2001/06/26 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
June 26, 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 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Reilly and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores;
and Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Councilmember Spiro
Mayor Mackenzie noted that Councilmember Spiro was
present for the Closed Session, but due to a prior
commitment, she would not be at the regular session
meeting for the City Council this evening.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, Finance Director Lipitz, Accountant/
Auditor Raymond, Management Analyst Fogle, Director
Public Safety Miller, and Fire Inspector Busch.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. Stager vs City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
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LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Las Casitas de Sonoma vs. City of Rohnert Park:
Nothing to report.
2. South County Resources Preservation Committee vs.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
3. Claim of Iry Sutley: Nothing to report.
4. Possible litigation, two cases: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES:
SPECIAL 2001 -2002 BUDGET WORK SESSION - JUNE 8, 2001
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JUNE 12, 2001
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to bring back the
minutes of the Special 2001 -2002 Budget Work Session of
June 8, 2001, for approval at the next Council meeting
on July 10, 2001.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, the Regular Concurrent City
Meetings minutes of May 22, 2001, were APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spiro absent.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
*Vice Mayor Flores indicated that he would share comments
pertaining to a letter from Robert Eisenberg, the artist
for the Library mural, during "Communications."
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM SELECTIONS:
1. Senior Ryan Inlow and Juniors Saba Sahouria and Robin
Ernster were recognized. Senior Alex Teicheria was
also present. The youth representatives shared the
contents of the Youth Report. Highlights included the
following:
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(1) Introduction of the Youth Leaders' team for "The
Vision" and the Youth Center.
(2) Several events planned this summer for "The
Vision."
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED a written coxmnunication from the
Youth Leaders concerning the events taking place at "The
Vision." Alex Teicheria shared comments about his
experiences as a Youth of the Year, and the Council
thanked Alex for his efforts and wished him well at
U.C. Berkeley.
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
*Seann Pridmore, former SSU Associated Students, Inc.,
representative regarding Student Housing Co- Signers:
Mr. Pridmore expressed his appreciation for working
with the Council this year, and he REQUESTED AN UPDATE
on the status of the co- signer issue regarding Student
Housing and a possible City resolution about
Co- Signing. He noted that he had worked diligently
throughout his term as the ASU representative on this
issue, and he urged the Councilmembers to respond
to this matter which is of deep concern to SSU
students.
Council CONCURRED to have City Attorney Strauss give an
update on the Co- Signer issue early in the next Council
meeting on July 10, 2001. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED
further information about the term "N /S IP" in many
rental advertisements as well.
6. 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. Bob Fleak, 157 Pardue Recrero, was recognized and, on
behalf of Marie Vinsick, Commissioner on the Rent
Appeals Board, thanked the Councilmembers and staff for
the cards, flowers, and support throughout Marie's
hospitalization and rehabilitation. Council again
wished Ms. Vinsick a speedy recovery.
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2. Roger Martin, 20 Circulo Lu-jo, was recognized and
discussed the formation and incorporation of the
Five Park Committee. He outlined the agenda of
the Committee, emphasizing affordability, ownership
of the parks by the residents or non - profit
organizations, and attention to issues that are
relevant to all of the parks. He expressed the
Committee's desire to work with closer coordination
and good fellowship with the City, and he GAVE
a copy of the Articles of Incorporation to the
City Attorney at the request of the Mayor.
At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, the Mayor
REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE an update on the status of
Rancho Feliz, and he REQUESTED anymore information
pertinent to the Five Park Committee.
3. Jonah Larkin, 1400 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized
and noted that he is the co -owner of Gone Surfing
located in University Square. First he discussed
enforcement of the municipal code pertaining to
skateboarding in business districts. He REQUESTED
to be scheduled to speak at the second Council
meeting in July to discuss possibly changing the
municipal code to help create a youth- friendly
atmosphere in business districts through flexibility
in the skateboarding regulations. He also addressed
the growing interest for a skate park in Rohnert Park,
and he noted Gone Surfing's interest in discussing
and participating in the financial aspects of
constructing a skate park for the community.
Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE a discussion of the
municipal code dealing with skateboarding at the July 24,
2001, City Council meeting. Furthermore, the City
Manager was DIRECTED TO NOTIFY all parties that have
an interest in skateboarding issues about the meeting.
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7. 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. No Consent
Calendar items were pulled for further discussion.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,215,626.33
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
None.
ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
MAY 31, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
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*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -132 DECLARING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2001, AS
"RUSSIAN RIVER CLEANUP DAY"
2001 -133 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR D.U.I. (DRIVING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE) CHECKPOINT TRAILER FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAFFIC DIVISION
2001 -134 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR CITYWIDE
PUBLICATIONS OF LEGAL NOTICES
2001 -135 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. (OARS) FOR
PARK CLEANING SERVICES
2001 -136 APPROVING RENTAL FEE, SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, AND
SINGLE - TICKET PRICE INCREASES AT THE SPRECKELS
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
2001 -137 CORRECTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 2000 -01 FISCAL YEAR AND
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 2001 -02 FISCAL YEAR
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION
2001 -138 ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE FIRE
SUPPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 00 -1
AND LEVYING THE FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
2001 -139 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CITY POSITIONS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
*CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -03 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ONE MILLION
DOLLARS FOR GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS AND MAKING
FINDINGS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, the Consent Calendar as outlined in the
meeting's agenda was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember
Spiro absent.
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8. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2001 -140 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC WEB FOR
INTERNET -BASED WEB SITE AND SERVICES
City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of this
resolution. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -140 was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spiro absent.
9. YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM:
1. Recommendation from Lew Kuehm on High School Youth
of the Year 2001 Graduates:
Council Discussion /Action: Mayor Mackenzie noted that
Mr. Kuehm was not present this evening, and Vice Mayor
Flores gave a brief overview of the matter. Youth reps
shared brief comments as well.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Mayor
Mackenzie, a motion to grant scholarships of $250 to the
graduating 2001 Youth of the Year representatives was
APPROVED 3 -1 -1 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
dissenting and with Councilmember Spiro absent.
2. Consideration of Communitv Outreach for Youth &
Families (COYF) Commission recommendation on
continuation of program 2002 and beyond: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez shared comments on the COYF
recommendation, and she AGREED (1) to accept Council's
appointment of her as liaison to the COYF Commission
and (2) to work with COYF to reevaluate and reconfigure
the Youth of the Year program to include educational
and performance standards.
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10. FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDS:
*Acce tin "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting" Award from Government Finance
Officers Association for the City's Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2000 (19th consecutive year) - Sandy Lipitz Finance
Director: Mayor Mackenzie read and presented the
award to Finance Director Lipitz, who shared brief
comments.
*Recognition of the Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement to George P Raymond, Accountant /Auditor:
Mayor Mackenzie read and presented the award to
Accountant /Auditor Raymond, who shared brief comments.
Councilmembers and staff thanked Finance Director Lipitz
and Accountant /Auditor Raymond for their professional and
diligent work throughout the year.
11. RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION RATE DECREASE -
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DECREASE IN RESIDENTIAL
REFUSE COLLECTION RATES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001,
FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS DUE TO LOWER CONTRACT PRICE
WITH THE CITY'S NEW GARBAGE PROVIDER, ROHNERT PARK
DISPOSAL. EXCEPTIONS: TWO CHARGES ARE BEING PROPOSED
TO INCREASE: EXTRA GARBAGE AND CONTAMINATED YARD WASTE.
A NEW CHARGE IS BEING PROPOSED FOR CHANGE IN CONTAINER
SIZE ($5.00). CUSTOMERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE
THEIR GARBAGE CONTAINER SIZE ONCE A YEAR FREE OF
CHARGE. EACH ADDITIONAL CHARGE WILL COST $5.00:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief
overview of the matter.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m.
1. Rick Powell, President, Rohnert Park Disposal, was
recognized and gave a brief update on the transition
in garbage service providers. He explained the new
containers and the push for more commercial accounts.
He encouraged the City to develop a tracking system
to help with AB -939 compliance, and he thanked the
City for the opportunity to provide garbage service.
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m.
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3. Council Discussion /Action: Management Analyst Fogle
came forward and explained the new containers as well
as new extra charges. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED TO
AGENDIZE a status report on the garbage service
transition in three months' time.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -141 SETTING RESIDENTIAL RUBBISH OR REFUSE COLLECTION
RATES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -141 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1
with Councilmember Spiro absent.
12. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. 2001-014 - Second Reading of Ordinance
Repealing the Rohnert Park Municipal Chapter 16.58
Cessation of Use, Change of Use, or Conversion of Use
and Adding Chapter 17.47 Pertaining to Conversion of
Mobile Home Parks (Introduced on May 8, 2001):
a. Staff Report: Planning and
Director Kaufman shared the
report provided to Council
and she DISTRIBUTED a one -p
additional revisions regard
mobile homes, Section 17.47
No. 666. City Attorney Str
Council inquiries.
Community Development
contents of the staff
in the agenda packets,
age handout with
ing in -place value of
.050 B -6, for Ordinance
auss responded to
b. Public Comments: Citizens who submitted speaker
cards for this item were called forward.
1. Len Carlson, 349 Circulo San Blas, was recognized and
discussed possible legal challenges to the conversion
ordinance. He recommended coupling the conversion
ordinance with an overlay district, just like American
Canyon has done, to make it more difficult for park
owners to challenge the ordinance.
2. Jean Phillips, 139 Garth Street, Napa, was recognized
and, as a Regional Manager for GSMOL, she noted her
support for the conversion ordinance. She urged the
Council to consider an overlay district as an
important part of the conversion ordinance.
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c. Council Discussion /Action: In response to Mayor
Mackenzie's request for more information regarding
a proposal for an overlay district, City Attorney
Strauss REQUESTED that staff be allowed time to
take the necessary actions in terms of the General
Plan first, and then to analyze the overlay
district proposal and come back with recommendations.
Council CONCURRED with the City Attorney's request.
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 666 REPEALING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.58, CESSATION OF USE, CHANGE OF USE,
OR CONVERSION OF USE, AND ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 17.47 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
THE CONVERSION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Vice
Mayor Flores, Ordinance 666 was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Spiro absent.
2. File No. 2001 -015 - Consideration of Resolution
Certifying Neqative Declaration and Ordinance Adding
Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter 7 cc Growth
Management Program:
a. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman shared the
contents of the staff report provided to Council
in the agenda packets. She noted facts and
assumptions for phasing and pace of development,
the trigger cap criteria and formula, and the new
census information.
b. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m.
1. Ken Blackman 1224 Saint Helena Avenue, Santa Rosa,
was recognized, and he noted that he was representing
Redwood Equities, a firm that owns property in the
Northwest Specific Plan Area, just on the edge of
Rohnert Park. He commented on four aspects of the
ordinance: (1) Recommendation for a definition of
carryover units in the definition section; (2) In
the category of assisted living units, facilities of
this type are more closely aligned to hospitals than
they are to dwelling units; (3) In the area of
low - income housing, exempting them in terms of dwelling
unit count will not get them built unless the Council
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provides specific incentives; and (4) In terms of
development standards approved by the Council as part
of the Implementation Program, a park dedication
ordinance or a park fee ordinance should be included
as another tool for "Intent to Develop."
2. Van Logan, 2560 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, was
recognized and noted that he represents a number of
property owners in the Northeast Specific Plan Area.
He shared the following comments /suggestions per
Section 17.66.070, "Specific Plans and adequate Public
Facilities ": (1) In paragraph B, remove the word
"creeksides" because all of the creeksides will have to
be dedicated to the City and /or other jurisdictions;
(2) Remove paragraph C entirely, as it does not pertain
to Growth Management, and deal with it in the fee part
of the Zoning Ordinance, using Petaluma's ordinance as
a model which addresses the park fee situation
equitably.
3. Cecile Talbert, 1333 North California Boulevard Walnut
Creek, for McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen, LLP, was
recognized and noted that she represents Quaker Hill
and Brookfield Homes, the owner and developer of a
majority of the property in the University District.
Ms. Talbert DISTRIBUTED A LETTER to the Council
regarding secondary dwelling units. She shared the
following comments: (1) Recommendation to keep the
policies outlined in Section 17.66.070, paragraphs
A, B, and C, in with the actual Specific Plans; (2)
Strong support for the need for secondary units to be
permitted without counting against the Growth
Management Ordinance as a feasible way to provide
second dwelling units and affordable housing; (3)
Reference to the California Subdivision Map Act,
Section 65852.2 (a)(5) regarding second dwelling units;
and (4) Clarification that there is no
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as referenced in one of
her letters to Planning Director Kaufman.
4. John Ryan, 815 Tunbridge Road Danville, President of
Brookfield Homes, was recognized and expressed strong
support for secondary dwelling units to be exempt from
the trigger cap calculations. He noted that H.C.D.
may count the secondary units as affordable units
for the City's H.C.D. requirements, and he outlined
several benefits of secondary units in terms of
families, home offices, and additional income. He
then responded to Council questions.
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5. Erik Koenic{shofer, 2389 Bohemian Highway, Sonoma
County, was recognized and reinforced Mr. Blackman's
comments on assisted living facilities, noting that
treating them like hospitals would make sense in terms
of keeping it outside of the Growth Management
Ordinance. He indicated that a formula that more
accurately reflects an impact -based assessment of
what those units would bring in terms of demand on
City services makes more sense, and he suggested that
four or five beds be considered a residential unit
for calculation purposes. Furthermore, he reiterated
Mr. Ryan's comments on secondary units, noting how
they will help build the affordable housing stock
rental units as well as broaden the level of income
to qualify to buy the primary house with the
assistance of the secondary unit income.
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m.
C. Council Discussion /Action: Staff and speakers
responded to Council questions.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -142 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 17.66, GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, TO THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -142 was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spiro absent.
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 667 ADDING CHAPTER 17.66, GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM, TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, reading was waived and Ordinance 667
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spiro absent and
with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to analyze and incorporate the
comments and suggestions from the speakers as outlined
above.
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At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward former
Youth of the Year representative, Alex Teicheria, who
shared comments about the benefits he has gained from
participating in the Youth of the Year program, notably
exposure to Council and commission meetings, pride for
being selected to the program, and newfound interest in
city government. He expressed a desire to see the
Council fully support the continuation of the Youth
of the Year Program, now called Youth Leaders of Rohnert
Park..
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:35 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:41 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Spiro.
16. DEPARTMENT HEAD - SIX -MONTH REPORTS: [Out of order.]
1. Finance Department - Sandy Lipitz Finance Director:
Finance Director Lipitz gave a brief synopsis of her
report provided to Council in the agenda packets. Vice
Mayor Flores REQUESTED a periodic written update of
what has been selected in the way of furniture for the
new Rohnert Park Community Library.
2. Department of Public Safety - Jeff Miller Director of
Public Safety: Director of Public Safety Miller shared
the contents of the staff report provided to Council in
the agenda packets.
. Department of Public Works - Bill Stephens, Public
Works Manager: City Manager Netter reported that
Public Works Manager Stephens was ill tonight, and Mayor
Mackenzie outlined some of the highlights from Public
Works Manager Stephens' Staff report.
Mayor Mackenzie NOTED that he would like to have regular
six -month reports from the department heads.
13. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Staff Update on General Plan Implementation /Status
Report: INFORMATIONAL ONLY. Councilmembers indicated
that they had no questions at this time.
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2. Other, if any: None.
14. PROPOSED CANON MANOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT:
1. Council Committee Report: Mayor Mackenzie shared
brief comments for the Committee report, and City
Manager Netter CLARIFIED that the staff report
should reflect that the streetlights are not
included in the assessment district.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to extend the
meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 at approximately 10:00 p.m. with
Councilmember Spiro absent.
2. Presentation by Dave Knight, Deputy Director, Sonoma
County Transportation & Public Works Department:
Director Knight DISTRIBUTED a picture to Council,
entitled, "Typical Utilities Easement Section
Improvements," and he shared the contents of his
staff report provided to the Council in the agenda
packets. Director Knight and staff responded to
Council questions.
3. Council Discussion /Direction:
a. Discussion of County's Land Use Standards for this
Assessment District - Roads, Fire—Water, etc.:
and
b. City to allow for out -of -city sewer connections and
maintenance of system:
and
c. Next Steps - If Council proceeds - Contract with
County: Council discussion concluded with Council
CONCURRENCE TO DIRECT STAFF to address the
infrastructure matters and to report back in a
month's time on how to progress in a timely manner
for presentation to the Board of Supervisors by
this September.
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15. GOLF COURSE MATTERS - RENOVATION PLANS - UPDATE:
1. Staff Report /Update - Process for City approval: City
Manager Netter gave a brief synopsis of the golf
course improvements, and the Manager of Mountain
Shadows Golf Courses gave a presentation on the scope
of work for the improvements. Staff responded to
Council questions.
2. _Council Discussion /Direction: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE (1) to approve the
preliminary plans for the golf course improvements;
(2) to have Recreation Director Barry actively serve
as the golf course liaison and work towards possibly
forming an advisory group; and (3) to receive regular
updates on the status of the improvements.
17. AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORTS - CONSIDERATION OF
FORMAT:
*Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez discussed why she supports this action
and DISTRIBUTED a revised Agenda Item Transmittal Report,
and City Manager Netter responded to the suggestion of
including his recommendation with comments and rationale
on staff reports.
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE
(1) to reserve the right to request the City Manager's
recommendation on high - visibility issues; (2) to have some
sense of the City Manager's direction on the general run
of issues; and (3) to request further explanation of the
City Manager on any issue as deemed necessary by the
Council.
18. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mavors' & Councilmembers' Association Executive
Meeting, June 14, 2001: Mayor Mackenzie reported
on three matters: (1) Clark Thompson approved for
L.A.F.C.O. appointment, four -year term; (2) Detailed
presentation on the issue of public power; and (3)
City Managers' Group will explore feasibility of
possible city /county consortium as a municipal
utility and will report back.
2. Sonoma County Tourism Council, June 20, 2001, meeting:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported on the update
from Executive Director, Sheila Romero.
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3. 2001 -02 Budget Work Session, June 20, 2001, results:
Mayor Mackenzie reported that the Council is waiting
to review the results of a comprehensive report of
City -owned property to assist in balancing the budget.
City Manager Netter NOTED that he would like to
schedule a Budget Work Session for 5:00 p.m. on
July 10, prior to the regular Council meeting that
evening, at which time the Proposed Budget will be
presented to the public in anticipation of
adopting a formal budget at the July 24, 2001, City
Council meeting.
4. Other, if any: None.
19. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) Report:
*Council Discussion of potential Rail Transit Stop
location: Mayor Mackenzie gave an update on the
S.M.A.R.T. briefing, and Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to determine a location for a rail transit stop
in the City.
2. Other, if any: None.
20. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
*Vice Mayor Flores directed Council's attention to
Item 8, letter from Robert Eisenberg, Artist for the
Library Mural, recommending plaster as a superior,
lasting medium for the mural. The Vice Mayor
SUGGESTED that City Engineer Gaffney discuss the
letter with the Library architects to see how
feasible plaster may be as opposed to the proposed
Eurospan fabric.
21. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Fire Inspection Services: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE THIS MATTER for full council discussion
at the next Council meeting on July 10, 2001.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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2. Teen Council /Commission: Councilmember Reilly
SUGGESTED that, as the Council reviews the Youth
Leadership Program, they use the Santa Rosa model,
as well as other applicable models, to help create and
maintain an effective and enduring program.
3. Local Government Commission, request for appointing a
local government staffinember - "Watt's Going On,
California ? ": At the suggestion of Mayor Mackenzie,
Council CONCURRED TO BRING BACK THIS ITEM, along with
information regarding the City of Los Angeles' solar
program for city buildings, for full Council
discussion.
4. Other informational items, if an v: None.
22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Implementing Water -Meter Installations: City Manager
Netter referred to the "Schedule for Implementing Meter
Installations in Rohnert Park," and he noted that
the study is almost complete. He indicated that the
Council will learn more about this matter at the
July 24, 2001, City Council meeting.
2. Cif Hall Design /Process - Update: City Manager Netter
noted that he has assigned Assistant City Manager
Donley to oversee the city hall project; that the floor
plan has been resolved; that there will be a meeting on
July 2 for the city hall design /process; and that he
will bring back diagrams for the Council soon.
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
23. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any
citizens wishing to speak. No citizens came forward.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:13 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Jak Mackenzie,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority