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2001/05/22 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY May 22, 2001 Tuesday The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community Development Commission, and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in regular session for a regular meeting to commence at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mackenzie called the regular session to order at 7:12 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: (4) Councilmembers Spiro and Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores; and Mayor Mackenzie Absent: (1) Councilmember Reilly Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that Councilmember Reilly was out of the State on work - related business. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Interim Assistant City Manager Stephens, Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, and Recreation Director Barry. WORK SESSION: A work session commencing at 6:13 p.m. was held to discuss the Proposed Permit and Inspection Fees, with members of the departments of Planning and Engineering, Building, and Fire, making brief presentations. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which commenced at approximately 6:57 p.m. to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update. City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(2 ) REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS: 1. Rohnert Park Golf Course Property: Nothing to report. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR: SPECIAL MEETING /GOLF COURSE - MAY 1, 2001, WORK SESSION 12001 STRATEGIC PLANNING - MAY 8, 2001, AND REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - MAY 8, 2001: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, the Special Meeting /Golf Course Minutes of May 1, 2001, the Work Session /2001 Strategic Planning Minutes of May 8, 2001, and the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of May 8, 2001 were APPROVED 4 -0 -1, with Councilmember Reilly absent, AS AMENDED: * Councilmember Spiro: Concurrent Regular Meeting Minutes, page 3, Item 5, second paragraph, clarify that Councilmember Spiro received information about the First Annual Capitol Bus Seminar as a piece of direct mail and not from The Community Voice as stated in the minutes. *Vice Mayor Flores: Concurrent Regular Meeting Minutes, page 15, Item 14, first paragraph, replace " Councilmember Flores" with " Councilmember Spiro." * Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Minutes, page 3, Item 3, first paragraph to read as follows: Concurrent Regular Meeting paragraph, clarify that " Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, REQUESTED that the City Manager direct the new department heads (nine months or less in their position) to prepare a memo similar to Planning Director Kaufmanis, outlining their accomplishments and programs they have begun since assuming their position." 3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY): Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were any informational communications to add to the agenda. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(3 ) * Councilmember Vidak- Martinez ANNOUNCED a public forum on Wednesday, June 13, 2001, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Rohnert /Cotati Regional Planning Committee from the Sonoma County Children and Families Commission. She noted that the public forum represents an opportunity for public input into identifying possible projects to build childcare capacity and quality in the Rohnert /Cotati region of Sonoma County. *Mayor Mackenzie INVITED Councilmembers as well as members of the community to the American Legion's Memorial Day program, including a small parade down the Avenue of the Flags. He noted that the parade and festivities will be on Monday, May 28, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., at the Community Center. 4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM SELECTIONS: 1. Seniors Daniel Cronin and Jackie Snyder and Junior Jessica Weddle were recognized. The youth representatives shared the contents of the Youth Report DISTRIBUTED to the Councilmembers. Highlights included the following: (1) Update on awards won by the men's teams in the Bay League, the journalism program, and the school band. (2) Update on Youth of the Year program, including the name change to "Youth Leadership of Rohnert Park." (3) Teen Center Committee announces two events at "The Vision" this weekend as part of "Rock Against Racism," featuring different bands each evening starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission fee is $5 and all ages are welcome. (4) Continuing interest in a 50 -meter pool for the City. (5) Special thanks to Vice Mayor Flores for his guidance during the Curfew Project. Councilmembers thanked the Youth of the Year representatives for all of their efforts during the past year. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that the City Manager include an acknowledgement at the June 12, 2001, City Council meeting, of the various projects and and accomplishments at Rancho Cotate High School over the past year. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(4 ) 5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC., REPRESENTATIVE: *Seann Pridmore, ASU Vice President of University Affairs at SSU, was recognized. Travis Tabares, next year's representative for the ASU, INVITED the Councilmembers and members of the public to the Sonoma State University graduation on Saturday, May 26, 2001, beginning at 10:00 a.m. *City Attorney response to SSU Housing Issues: Mr. Pridmore asked for City Attorney Strauss' comments on her May 18, 2001, memorandum about SSU Housing Issues. Councilmembers CONCURRED, with Councilmember Reilly absent, on two matters: (1) To direct the City Manger to have the City Attorney report back on the determination of pre- emption by State laws of a housing ordinance and an evaluation of co- signing, as well as to AGENDIZE the Housing Issue as a full agenda item at such time as the report is ready; and (2) To direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature, thanking Mr. Pridmore for his efforts as the ASU representative over the past year, and wishing him well with his future endeavors. 6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: *California Parks and Recreation Society District I Community Awards to: 1. Dan Hubley of Buddies Pizza Parlor for his leadership and innovative approaches to provide services to youth and at -risk youth: Mayor Mackenzie called forward Mr. Hubley and read the Community Award aloud. The Mayor presented Mr. Hubley with a plaque and acknowledged Gil and Elaine Soto who won a similar Community Award. 2. Rohnert Park Senior Center for (a) Intergenerational 1st Place Senior Center Program Award for the Center's "Connections Across Generations" partnership with Sonoma State University; and (b) Recreation Specialist Wendy Audiss for the C.P.R.S. Aging Sections' President's Choice Exceptional Service Award for her contributions to her profession: Mayor Mackenzie called forward Recreation Director Barry, who commended staff for their efforts. The Mayor read the Service Award for Ms. Audiss, who shared brief comments and thanked the City for the opportunity to work with senior citizens. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(5 ) 7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Mackenzie stated that in compliance with State law, The Brown Act, citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time, limited to 3 -5 minutes per appearance with a 30- minute limit. 1. Iry Sutley, Camino Colegio, was recognized and raised the issue of various violations by the City of Rohnert Park against the California Constitution and the United States Constitution. He cited the City seal, the proposed chaplaincy program for the Department of Public Safety, the law enforcement Code of Ethics, the City's citations, and the invocation at the first Council meeting of the year as containing religious connotations or symbolism. As an American atheist, Mr. Sutley ASKED when the City seal would be put on the City's website, and he suggested taking the City seal off of all public safety vehicles. Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED the City Attorney to advise the Council on the matters raised by Mr. Sutley. 2. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was recognized and raised the issue of gravel mining on the Russian River. He discussed how gravel mining would undermine the natural water filtration system and how much an expensive gravel plant would cost the public. He urged anyone interested in water issues to attend a continuation of the May 17 Sonoma County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2001, at 2550 Ventura Avenue at 1:00 p.m. He also noted the contact number for the P.R.M.D. representative, Ken Ellison, who can be reached at 565 -1928. 3. Br ant Moynihan, 102 Dawn Place Petaluma, was recognized and formally introduced himself as well as his children, Pierre and Ava. He complimented the City Council for the direct participation in the Council meetings by the high school Youth of the Year representatives and the Sonoma State University ASU representatives. He also referenced his May 18, 2001, letter to the Councilmembers and again ASKED for their support of his application for the alternate position for the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association representative on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(6 ) *************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor signified removal of six Consent Calendar items for further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -106 per Vice Mayor Flores' recommendation, Resolution Nos- 2001-107 and 2001 -108 per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' recommendation, Resolution Nos. 2001 -113 and 2001 -114 per Councilmember Spiro's recommendation, and Resolution No. 2001 -116 per Mayor Mackenzie's recommendation. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR: *CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,223,262.63 *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,371.50 ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END, APRIL 30, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR: *CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION * ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY Resolutions for Adoption: 2001 -109 PROCLAIMING JUNE 14, 2001, AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY" AND JUNE 10 -16, 2001, AS "NATIONAL FLAG WEEK" 2001 -110 EXTENDING THE CALL FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, JAPANESE GARDEN, PROJECT NO. 2000 -14 2001 -111 AWARD OF CONTRACT, TRAFFIC SIGNALS -2000, PROJECT NO. 2000 -15 2001 -112 APPROVING A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFINANCIAL FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE SERVICES 2001 -115 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF CARLOS HERNANDEZ'(RE. ALLEGED FLOODING FROM BROKEN PIPE) *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(7 ) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, with the exception of Resolution Nos. 2001 -106, 2001 -107, 2001 -108, 2001 -113, 2001 -114, and 2001 -116., the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. Items for consideration: 2001 -106 IN TRIBUTE TO AND HONOR OF DOCTOR EDWARD PEACOCK ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Mayor Mackenzie read Resolution No. 2001 -106 at the request of Vice Mayor Flores, who thanked Dr. Peacock for his many years of voluntary service. Mayor Mackenzie noted that he will be out of town on June 15, and he REQUESTED that Vice Mayor Flores attend an event in his absence to honor Dr. Peacock on Friday, June 15, 2001, at the Public Safety Training Room. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -106 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. 2001 -107 HONORING JUDY JAMES ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU Mayor Mackenzie and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared comments on Mrs. James' career with the Farm Bureau, her future plans, and her family. Mayor Mackenzie read the resolution and DIRECTED the City Manager to have Resolution No. 2001 -107 ready for presentation to Mrs. James at the Farm Bureau function honoring her on the evening of Thursday, May 24, 2001. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -107 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. 2001 -108 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2001 AS "VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH" Mayor Mackenzie reminded the audience of the events on Monday, May 28, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., including a parade down the Avenue of Flags and entertainment by the Community Band at the Community Center. The Mayor then read Resolution No. 2001 -108. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(8 ) Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -108 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. 2001 -113 APPROVAL OF FEE ADJUSTMENTS FOR PETER M. CALLINAN SPORTS CENTER and 2001 -114 APPROVAL OF FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR RECREATION FACILITIES Councilmember Spiro expressed her concerns with approving fee adjustments that may need further review before approval. Council CONCURRED, with Councilmember Reilly absent, on two matters: (1) City Manger Netter's recommendation to pull Resolution Nos. 2001 -113 and 2001 -114 from the Consent Calendar and to discuss them as separate items; and (2) Mayor Mackenzie's recommendation to consider the proposed resolutions as part of the 2001 -02 Budget Review Work Session scheduled for Friday, June 8, 2001, and to AGENDIZE the items for the Tuesday, June 12, 2001, City Council meeting. 2001 -116 INITIATING AN APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO AMEND THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED from staff a summary and an analysis of this item. City Manager Netter called forward Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman, who gave a brief overview of Resolution No. 116. Planning Director Kaufman then responded to Council questions. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -116 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. *************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 9. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR TWO -YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002: *To fill VACANCY due to Richard Echavarria resignation: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohner.t Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(9 ) Councilmember Spiro commended the two applicants for the vacancy, Seann Pridmore and Gary Jelinek. Mr. Jelinek came forward and thanked the Council and staff for the opportunity to serve on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Gary Jelinek was newly appointed.as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a two -year term, expiring on December 31, 2002, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 10. GOLF COURSE MATTER - STATUS REPORT ON MOUNTAIN SHADOWS GOLF COURSES LONG -TERM LEASE /TRANSFER OF LEASE FROM AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION TO COURSECO: City Manager Netter gave a brief status report on the golf course lease. He noted that staff expects to have the lease ready for Council review by Thursday, May 24, 2001, and he ANNOUNCED a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. for the Council's final approval of the lease. Mayor Mackenzie added that following said meeting, the Councilmembers will be going to a 7:00 p.m. dinner meeting with Sonoma State University. City Manager Netter shared final comments on three issues: private carts, annual cards, and junior golf. Staff responded to Council questions. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those I itizens who submitted speaker cards for this item. 1. Dick Koehler, 4558 Fairway Drive, was recognized and and thanked the Council for allowing himself and members of the golfing community to meet directly with Mr. Tom Isaak, President of CourseCo, to express their concerns. Furthermore, he thanked Mr. Isaak from CourseCo for his prompt response. He reiterated the concerns of many local golfers over private carts and annual fees. He indicated that many of the provisions that were important to the golfers were addressed by Mr. Isaak. With regard to private carts, he SUGGESTED, rather than setting a time period of seven years in advance, that a date be set for a reexamination of the subject after some experience with the new courses and fees and public reaction has taken place. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(10) 2. Jim Cronin, 205 Alma Avenue, was recognized and noted that he agrees with most of CourseCo's response to the golfers' concerns. However, he expressed concern over the seven -year time limit for private carts, and he stated that limiting the private cart provisions, as proposed by CourseCo, to the current cart users would be too restrictive to future residents buying homes on the golf course and using the golfing facilities. 3. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized and expressed his opposition to the Council allowing private citizens to meet with CourseCo to express their concerns in terms of the lease agreement. He noted that he felt that that is the job of the City Manager. He reiterated his suggestion that CourseCo consider aligning their green fees, annual fees, and cart fees in accordance with Bennett Valley Golf Course. He stated that the citizens of Rohnert Park should not have to bear the burden of increased fees on a municipal golf course to help with the budget deficit. He said that Bennett Valley in Santa Rosa is a profitable golf course, and he pledged to return with cost - cutting suggestions during the Council's budget review period. That marking the end of public comments on matters, the Mayor SO CALLED the Special M, City Council for the final approval of the with CourseCo on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at adjourning to the dinner meeting at Sonoma University at 7:00 p.m. the golf course Beting of the lease agreement 5:30 p.m., State 11. LIBRARY PROJECT - CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PROJECT NO. 1999 -4: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff -report provided to the Counciimembers in the agenda packets. 2. Council Direction /Action: Councilmembers thanked staff for their efforts with regard to the Rohnert Park Community Library. Resolution for Adoption: 2001 -117 AWARD OF CONTRACT, ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PROJECT NO. 1999 -4 *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(11) Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -117 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward members of the Rohnert Park Library Steering Committee to speak on this item. 1. Maurice Fredericks 6950 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and discussed the status and name change of the "Rohnert Park Library Steering Committee" to the "Rohnert Park /Cotati Public Library Foundation." He explained that, through his practice as a lawyer and his contacts with people from Cotati, a foundation would be the best choice to benefit everyone, particularly the residents of Cotati in trying to get their own library facility in the future. In response to a Council question, Mr. Fredericks explained how the money in the foundation would be dispersed, including funds being directed toward the eventual construction of a library in Cotati. He emphasized that the Rohnert Park Community Library will be serving the people of Cotati and the surrounding areas. 2. Lynne Conde, Dexter Circle, was recognized and thanked Council and staff for helping to promote the new library. She explained that currently the primary purpose of the Rohnert Park /Cotati Public Library Foundation will be to provide services that no other libraries in Sonoma County have through the estates and monies bequeathed to the foundation. She noted that when the future library needs something, library staff can come to the foundation with their request, just as the City of Petaluma does with their library foundation. She indicated that the new foundation will be promoted within the new library, and she reminded the Council that the three final muralist candidates will come before the Council at the June 12, 2001, meeting. 12. CITY HALL PROJECT - CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR NEW CITY HALL DESIGN: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(12) 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the staff report, and City Engineer Gaffney shared comments, noting that he will bring back to the Council on the June 12 meeting Fisher Friedman's schedule for completion of the design and a written report of their renewed commitment to work with the City to complete the City Hall project. Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Flores gave a Sub - Committee report, indicating that the City should continue with Fisher Friedman on this project as they have renewed their effort and made a strong commitment to restore a strong and positive working relationship with City staff. The Mayor and Vice Mayor noted that with renewed dedication, regular monitoring by City staff, a commitment to adherence to the project timeline of 12 to 16 weeks for completion of the work, and a reexamination of the management of the project by Mr. Friedman himself, it is the recommendation of the Sub - Committee not to take action on the resolution for adoption this evening. 2. Council Discussion /Action: Staff and Sub - Committee members responded to Council inquiries. Resolution for Adoption: 2001 -_ APPROVING TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH FISHER FRIEDMAN ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES, ROHNERT PARK CITY HALL, PROJECT NO. 1999 -03 NO ACTION was taken on this item this evening. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE a written report from staff and the City Hall Sub - Committee outlining the status of the working relationship with Fisher Friedman and their adherence to the project timeline. RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at approximately 8:48 p.m. ` RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at approximately 8:55 p.m. with all of the Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro. FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Mackenzie noted that Councilmember Spiro LEFT the meeting due to illness at 8:48 p.m. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park May 22, 2.001 *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES Page(13) 13. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY: 1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: Mayor Mackenzie referred Councilmembers to the staff report provided to them in the agenda packets. 2. Staff Summary on meeting with Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District: Mayor Mackenzie shared brief comments on the staff report provided to the Councilmembers in their agenda packets. 3. Other Informational Items, if any: None. 14. DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LIGHT - EMITTING DIODE SIGN WITH U.S. HIGHWAY 101 FRONTAGE AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SIGN: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter noted that this item would be brought back once two technical issues have been resolved. 2. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers shared comments on their desire for an aesthetically pleasing sign and for pictures and designs of said sign. 15. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROPOSAL - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A NEW GRASSROOTS NETWORK FOR THE LEAGUE: Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter referred the Councilmembers to his memo of May 21, 2001, regarding the League of California Cities Proposed Bylaws Amendment to increase dues to implement League Grassroots Network. Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to support the League Grassroots Network and the increased dues of $4,326.00 was APPROVED 3 -0 -2, with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(14) 16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. 2001 -02 Budget Work Session May 18 2001, results and announcing date and time for next Budget Session: Mayor Mackenzie noted that the Councilmembers will be turning in their respective analyses of the short - and long -term revenue and expenditure options for the upcoming budget cycle. He noted that the next Budget Work Session will be on Friday, June 8, 2001, and Councilmembers discussed using the conference room at the Department of Public Safety for the meeting. 2. Proposed Permit & Inspection Fees May 22 2001 Work Session Results: Mayor Mackenzie reported that the Councilmembers were supportive of the proposed permit and inspection fees outlined by the Building, Engineering, Planning and Community Development, and Public Safety Departments at this evening's Work Session. He noted that the primary goal is for the City to get reimbursed for the cost of the work /service being done. He stated that staff was encouraged to incorporate the ideas raised by the individual Councilmembers at the Work Session. 3. Canon Manor Committee meeting scheduled 4.00 p.m., Thursday, May 31 2001: Mayor Mackenzie noted that a representative from the Department of Public Works will be at that meeting, as well as himself and Councilmember Vidak - Martinez as Sub - Committee members. 4. Other, if any: None. 17. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS: 1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) May 14, 2001, meeting: Mayor Mackenzie reported on three items from the meeting: (1) Adoption of the County -wide Transportation Plan, reflecting the work of the Technical Advisory Committee with input from various Councilmembers; (2) Satisfaction with the Regional Transportation Plan with approximately 50 percent of the discretionary monies going into pot holes for road maintenance, 25 percent going to the Countywide Transportation Plan, and 25 percent going to bicycle and pedestrian pathways; and (3) Discussion of Traffic Modeling in Sonoma County. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE a discussion of Traffic Modeling in Sonoma County. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(15) 2. Other informational items, if any: At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward a citizen desiring to speak on.this item. 1. Rick'Savel, Penngrove,.was recognized and shared various comments on what he has learned in the 30 months he has worked.towards initiating a Countywide Traffic Modeling Project. He stressed that it is difficult to pick and fund projects as the project engineering is driven by funding, rather than analysis and sound planning. He stated that there is currently no model tool to plug transportation projects into in order to see their short- and long -term effects. He indicated that the community of Penngrove is caught in the jaws of the current transportation problems, and he discussed various flaws in the 1995 SCTA model and a recent bypass study. He referenced the County General Plan, and he asked if the traffic models would be for existing conditions or future assumptions. Again he encouraged the Council to support a Countywide Traffic Modeling project, and he suggested that the only solution to the worsening traffic problem would be a form of rail transit. Mayor Mackenzie added two notes.: (1) Another meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Funding Transportation Improvements has been called; and (2) The matter of Traffic Modeling may be scheduled for the next SCTA meeting in July, 2001, at the earliest. 18. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were discussed at this time. 19. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1. Consider handlings of requests for resolutions from organizations with implications of international activities: Mayor Mackenzie DEFERRED this item until a future Council meeting. 2. Action for Better Cities' Voluntary Contribution Check -Off Program: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez gave a brief summary of the information on this matter provided to Councilmembers in their agenda packets. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page(16) Council CONCURRED, with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent, to support the Action For Better Cities' Voluntary Contribution Check -Off Program provided it remains on a voluntary basis, and to AGENDIZE for the next Council meeting the proposed resolution as requested in correspondence from the organization. 3. City Attorney review of meeting briefing on LAFCO and Cortese -Knox: At the suggestion of City Attorney Strauss, Council CONCURRED TO DEFER this item until the full Council is present. 4. Sister Cities' Reception for Japanese students visitin from Hashimoto, 1 :00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 2001 at Public Safety: Mayor Mackenzie INVITED all Councilmembers to attend the reception, and he noted that he will be out of state on work - related business that week. 5. Joint Meeting with Sonoma State Universitv (SS). Tuesday, May 29, 2001: Mayor Mackenzie noted that the evening's agenda will include traffic, housing, and the City's request to amend the Sphere -of- Influence to encompass SSU. City Manager Netter indicated that he will be adding the proposed reader board to the agenda. 6. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association representation considerations: *Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board Alternate representative - Councilmember Pamela Torliatt /City of Petaluma letter requesting support for reappointment as Alternate to ABAG's Executive Board: Council discussed three individual interested in this appointment: Pamela Torliatt, Steve Rabinowitsh, and Bryant Moynihan. City Manager Netter and City Attorney Strauss responded to Council questions. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to direct Vice Mayor Flores to put forward Bryant Moynihan as the ABAG Executive Board Alternate was APPROVED 2 -1 -2, with Mayor Mackenzie dissenting, and with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent. Mayor Mackenzie noted that he would support Pamela Torliatt for the alternate position. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2001 Page (17) *City Select Committee - LAFCO appointment - Report/ Direction: Vice Mayor Flores reported that the need for redirection is due to various circumstances at the last meeting, including the withdrawal of Councilmember Spiro's name and the lack of majority vote by the other two candidates. Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to recommend Clarke Thompson, Mayor of Petaluma, for the City Select Committee LAFCO appointment for this and all future rounds related to this appointment, was APPROVED 2 -1 -2, with Mayor Mackenzie dissenting, and with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent. 7. League of California Cities 2001 -2002 Board of Directors /Nominations: City Manager Netter asked if any Councilmembers were interested in serving on the League Board of Directors. All Councilmembers present indicated that they were fully occupied. 8. Other informational items, if any: None. 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Governor's Budget Cuts - City's Impacts: City Manager Netter briefly reviewed the information provided to the Councilmembers in their agenda packets. 2. Reception for New Assistant City Manager, Steve Donley, and New Finance Services Manager, Deborah Lauchner, at City Hall, 3:30-p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2001: Councilmembers SUGGESTED renaming the title to "Deputy" City Manager. Mayor Mackenzie noted that he will not be able to attend the reception as he will be commuting to and from Davis for work that week. 3. Other informational items, if any: None. 21. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any citizens wishing to speak. No citizens came forward. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 22, 2 0 01 Page(18) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m. Katy Leonard, Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 C� Jake Mackenzie, Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority