2000/06/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
June 27, 2000
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 commencing at
6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the regular session to order
at approximately 7:22 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Reilly, Spiro; Vice
Mayor Mackenzie; and Mayor Vidak- Martinez
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Leivo, City Engineer Gaffney and Recreation
Director Barry.
WATER WORKSHOP: A water workshop was continued at 6:00
p.m. from the last Council meeting of June 13, 2000, to
discuss water issues and update the Council on the
latest draft agreement (MOU) which will increase Rohnert
Park's capacity from 1 MGD to 4.8 MGD.
1. CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on the closed session
which commenced at approximately 6:45 p.m. to discuss
matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing
an update.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - MAY 23, 2000 AND JUNE 13,
2000:
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, the minutes of May 23, 2000 and June
13, 2000 were unanimously APPROVED with the noted
amendment below.
* Councilmember Spiro: (1)June 13th Minutes, Item 19,
No. 3 "Miscellaneous," last sentence, clarify that
she had "not" already conveyed those numbers to Spanos
at the last Council meeting in which the vote was
taken on the project.
City Attorney Strauss shared the contents of her
memorandum to Council regarding the preparation of
detailed minutes vs. action minutes. At the
recommendation of the City Attorney, Council CONCURRED
to return to its policy of action minutes. Furthermore,
Council DIRECTED staff to look into the retention and
storage of the videotapes of Council meetings and to
come back with recommendations.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked the Councilmembers if there
were any informational communications to add to the
agenda. No items were added at this time.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 1999 -2000 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
SELECTIONS:
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: Senior Manisha
Hall, Junior Harlit Banwait and Junior Nathan
Becker
Graduate Manisha Hall was present, and Angela Broaddus
filled in for Nathan Becker. Harjit Banwait was not
present. They thanked the Council for allowing them
to participate in the Council meetings, and thelT
reported on one item:
*Nathan Becker will take over the Parks and Recreation
Report.
2. Youth of the Year Program Update - Honoring Seniors of
Class of 2000 by Lew Kuehm Coordinator
3. Youth of the Year Program Report by Janelle Sahouria
Youth of the Year, (Class of 2000)
Written reports were provided to Council as Mr. Kuehm and
Ms. Sahouria were not present.
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5. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS:
CERTIFICATES OF AWARD
AS 1999 -2000 YOUTH OF
THE CITY COUNCIL TO:
KRISTEN AVERY
ANGELA BROADDUS
MELISSA CANNING
FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
THE YEAR /YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO
CORINNA COLE
MANISHA HALL
JANELLE SAHOURIA
Mayor Vidak- Martinez presented Ms. Hall and Ms. Broaddus
with their certificates.
6. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Bob Fleak GSMOL President Rancho Grande Mobile Home
Park, re: Mobile Home Park Fire Safety:
Mr. Fleak addressed the issue of fire hydrants in mobile
home parks in light of recent local fires in such parks.
He discussed the inconsistencies in the fire safety
regulations for mobilehome parks; the inadequacy of
2 -1/2 inch outlets on many fire hydrants in mobilehome
parks; the lack of blue reflectors as well as the
shrubbery hiding the fire hydrants. He called Roger
Martin, 25 -year San Francisco retired firefighter,
forward to elaborate on the problems surrounding the
state mandate for manpower on fire calls. Together
they asked the Council to consider toughening its
fire laws by taking over more responsibility for them
from the Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). Mr. Fleak distributed letters and informational
material to Council ATTACHED to original set of minutes.
He and Mr. Martin then responded to Council inquiries.
Council CONCURRED to direct the City Manager to have
staff look at code enforcement, response time and
staffing, and the fire hydrants. City Manager Netter
noted that Chief Miller from the Department of Public
Safety will have completed his first six months in
office in September, at which time a report regarding
fire safety and other related issues will come out.
2. Sandi Bell 1083 Camino Coronado re: Camino
Coronado traffic concerns:
Ms. Bell commented on the growing safety concerns of
residents on Camino Coronado as their street is
frequently used as a shortcut by cars travelling at a
high rate of speed. She noted that the narrow aspect
of the street as well as the speed of the cars has
been a factor in three accidents, two of which involved
children. She requested that Council consider placing
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two stop sings on Camino Coronado. She provided
Council with a letter from two concerned citizens,
which will be ATTACHED to the original set of minutes.
Council CONCURRED to direct the City Manager, through
the City Engineer, to take a look at this traffic
issue and come back with a report.
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Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) re:
Funding of Golf Course Drive /Wilfred Avenue:
Ms. Wilford shared the contents of the SCTA
Presentation /Report ATTACHED to the original set of
minutes. She outlined the status of the Highway 101
projects, including Wilfred Avenue to Route 12, Route
12 to Steele Lane, Steele Lane Interchange, Novato
Narrows, Rohnert Park Expressway, Wilfred Avenue
Interchange, and Petaluma Bridge to East Washington.
She commented on the State funds available through the
2000 STIP, which would mean $10 million in new funds
for Sonoma County to be programmed by SCTA at their
July 10th meeting. She noted the priority on 101
projects and said that the options would be (1)Steele
Lane, (2)Wilfred Avenue , (3)Novato Narrows , and ( 4 ) to
place the money in reserve until 2002. City Engineer
Gaffney provided an update on the Expressway project,
scheduled to continue construction in late August.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez presented Council with two letters
from Greg Nordin, ATTACHED to the original set of
minutes. The letters request action be taken at the July
10th SCTA meeting for the Wilfred Avenue funding. Ms.
Wilford then responded to questions and comments from
Council.
EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED: Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, this item was
declared an emergency item due to the time frame.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to direct staff to write
a letter from the Mayor to Chairman Reilly at SCTA; to
have the letter reflect Council's support of SCTA's
proposed outline for the STIP money as presented; and
to have Vice Mayor Mackenzie present the letter at the
July 10th SCTA meeting, was unanimously APPROVED.
EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED: Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, this item was
declared an emergency item due to the time frame.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to direct staff to write
a letter to Governor Davis, signed by the Mayor,
requesting the Governor not to negatively influence
the decision of SCTA regarding the STIP money for
Sonoma County, was unanimously APPROVED.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez 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. Roger B Martin 20 Circulo Lujo, discussed the fire
hydrants in Rancho Grande. He clarified that while
the fire hydrants are adequate firefighting tools,
there just are not enough of them. He noted that
currently there is no system for checking the fire
hydrants monthly or annually. He suggested that the
Council consider asking the Fire Commander to assign
two engines to all nonmedical calls from mobilehome
parks in order to get enough manpower there to put
out a fire immediately.
2. Dob Huberty, 296 Circulo Puebla, raised the issue of
unwarranted police killings. He discussed two
incidents of questionable police force from the
Saturday, June 24th Press Democrat. He asked the
Councilmembers to take a part in the training and
setting of standards for this growing problem of
unnecessary police brutality in order to prevent
avoidable deaths of citizens who are unarmed and
nonviolent.
3. John Hudson 399 Bonnie Avenue, distributed a handout
to Councilmembers excerpted from Supplement No. 1
from the "California Sport Fishing Regulations for
2000." He discussed the health warning in the
regulations book concerning mercury poisoning found
in fish taken from Lake Pillsbury. He noted that
water in Lake Pillsbury ultimately flows downstream
Forestville where it is taken in by the Sonoma County
Water Agency. He suggested that Council give serious
consideration to the water which they would be buying
from the Water Agency in light of this problem with
mercury- tainted fish from Lake Pillsbury.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked if there were any questions
regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar, which
were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting
Memo. The Mayor signified removal of one Consent
Calendar item for further discussion as follows:
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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
$2,035,655.67
*Community Development Commission in the amount of
$31,167.50
Resolution Nos.:
2000 -129 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE AND
TESTING OF MISCELLANEOUS GENERATORS
2000 -130 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT FLOORING
AT THE SENIOR CENTER
2000 -131 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.,
(OADS) FOR PARK CLEANING SERVICES
2000 -132 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH ALPHA INTERNET SYSTEMS, INC., (AIS) FOR
INTERNET BASED WEB SITE AND SERVICES
2000 -133 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH VALI COOPER &
ASSOCIATES FOR INSPECTION SERVICES, ROHNERT
PARK EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE, PROJECT NO.
1991 -4
2000 -134 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, SIDEWALK ACCESS
RAMPS, PROJECT NO. 1998 -9
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution No.
2000 -128, the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined on
the meeting's agenda was unanimously APPROVED.
Resolution for consideration:
SUPPORTING "STUDENT FRIENDLY SAFETY ZONES" PROJECT
Mayor Vidak- Martinez read a summary of this resolution
which seeks Council's support to continue this
collaborative project to educate the business community
on awareness of youth concerns regarding the promotion
of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
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Upon MOTION by Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2000 -128 was unanimously
ADOPTED.
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9. WATER ISSUES:
1. Resolutions for consideration:
City Manager Netter discussed the memo from City Engineer
Gaffney about the interim Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for the water supply that came about from the June
21st, 2000 Council workshop on water issues. He talked
about water meters, the comparison of water consumption
rates and possible penalties for not participating in the
MOU with the Sonoma County Water Agency. City Engineer
Gaffney commented on the Water Agency's interest in the
City's expeditious approval of the MOU. The City Manager
and the City Engineer then responded to Council comments
and inquiries, including a review of any acts related to
safe - drinking water, the costs of water -meter
implementation and maintenance, the timeline for the
water -meter implementation study, the numbers for water
conservation for Rohnert Park, the possibility of a loan
to cover costs, the difference between water - metering and
rate - setting, the language of the proposed resolution,
the City of Davis' experience in transitioning to water
meters, and the overall urgency of acting on this MOU
quickly.
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward a
citizen wishing to speak on this topic.
1. Geoffrey Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, talked
about regional urban water management and its relation
to rainy years and drought years. He commented on a
letter from the Sonoma County Permit and Resource
Management Department to Vicki Hill, General Plan
Project Coordinator, regarding proposals for
monitoring the groundwater levels. He also discussed
the recent workshop held by the Urban Water
Management agency, specifically the availability of
water now during this wet season. In response to
Councilmember Spiro's inquiry, he said the agency did
not mention a pipeline to Marin to accommodate the
Hamilton Field Project, but he noted the agency is
selling water to Novato and that this is going down
farther south.
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Resolution for consideration:
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WATER
SUPPLY (DURING TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENT)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, a motion to DEFER this issue for
90 days or sooner until such time that a rough cost
analysis is available, was unanimously APPROVED.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -135 DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A TEMPORARY
SUMMERTIME IMPAIRMENT OF WATER SUPPLY AND
REQUESTING CUSTOMERS TO VOLUNTARILY REDUCE
WATER CONSUMPTION BY 15%
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -135 was
unanimously APPROVED with a direction to staff to
notify the public by way of July's utility bills
to begin conserving water as soon as possible.
2. Ordinance for introduction:
Ordinance for introduction:
AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE INSTITUTING WATER WASTE PROHIBITIONS
Council CONCURRED to DEFER this item until further
review from staff is available.
RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at
approximately 9:11 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened the Council
at approximately 9:20 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
10. MOBILE HOME PARK MATTER:
City Manager Netter discussed the proposed amendment to
the Mobilehome Ordinance that would change the index for
the annual general adjustment to the Consumer Price
Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the
United States, as well as be 1/2 percent less than the
change in the CPI. He recommended noticing the park
owners that this change is in progress since they were
last noticed at the Rent Appeals Board level prior to
this proposed amendment.
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At this point, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward
citizens who submitted speaker cards for this topic:
1. Len Carlson 349 Circulo San Blas, discussed the
general acceptance of the proposed amendment to the
ordinance by the numerous residents of his mobilehome
park who are on fixed Social Security incomes. He
indicated that at the current rate, many residents
in the course of ten years would be forced out by
economic eviction. He expressed his opinion that
the Rent Appeals Board is prejudicial, and he asked
Council to respond in some way to the problems many
mobilehome park residents are having with the RAB.
2. Tom Woodcock 195 Verde Circle, asked the Council if
it was within their power to add on an addendum to
proposed ordinance amendment to wait until after
December before the space fees are adjusted.
Furthermore, he shared his feelings that nothing
happens in a mobilehome park in which the park owners
are not aware of. He noted that the park owners have
had ample time to come before the RAB and the Council.
3. David Spanenberg, 375 Forest, counsel representing
park owner Mr. Goldstein, noted that he has not
communicated with the park owners about this proposed
amendment to Ordinance 494 and that this is the
first time that he has heard of it.
Council discussion ensued as City Attorney Strauss
clarified various inquiries on aspects of amending the
ordinance. Council CONCURRED to DEFER this matter to
the next meeting when a detailed written analysis on
the code requirements and timing of the amendment will
be available from the City Attorney.
11. URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
BROADBAND SERVICES:
1. City Attorney /Council committee report:
Councilmembers Spiro and Flores outlined the reasons for
this emergency ordinance in order for the City to
preserve its rights and revenue stream associated with
private use of the public rights -of -way to provide
telecommunications services other than cable T.V. They
explained how it will take 90 days to write the
ordinance and allow for two reading and the public
comment time required, and how this emergency ordinance
will prohibit approval of telecommunication easements,
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encroachments or permits which may conflict with the
new telecommunications ordinance. They elaborated on
the importance of getting more information to Council
so that they can understand the importance of
maintaining control of their public rights -of -way to
the benefit of the citizens as this telecommunications
revolution is rapidly taking place.
2. Urgency Ordinance for adoption:
Urgency Ordinance for adoption:
No. 657 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE AND PROHIBITING
THE ISSUANCE OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PURPOSES IN THE INTERIM
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, reading was waived and Urgency
Ordinance No. 657 was unanimously ADOPTED.
12. SISTER CITIES RELATIONS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT:
CONSIDERATION OF AN AT -LARGE APPOINTMENT OF KEIKO
M. MONRAZ TO FILL VACANCY LEFT BY MIHO KITE DUE TO
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY POSITION ONLY, TO INCLUDE
ACTING AS JAPANESE /ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER ON
BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE, FOR A TWO -YEAR TERM WHICH
EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2001
Mayor Vidak- Martinez read the details of the at -large
appointment, and upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly,
seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to appoint
Keiko M. Monraz to fill the vacancy by Ms. Kite was
unanimously APPROVED.
13. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTER: SENIOR CENTER SIGN
1. Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry shared the
contents of the staff report, seeking staff approval
for the wording of the sign for the Senior Center. He
also noted that he was pleased with the survey results
for the Senior Citizens Center, and he indicated that
he would like to conduct more annual surveys of other
activity centers to get a rough idea of customer
satisfaction. He responded to Council inquiries,
including a discussion of the different signs and
symbols used on buildings and at the entrances to
Rohnert Park.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to approve the Senior
Center sign reading, "City of Rohnert Park Senior
Center - Multi - Service Activity Center ", "Gift Shoppe,"
with the related design and costs, was unanimously
APPROVED.
14. NOVEMBER 2000 ELECTION MATTERS:
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -136 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES'
STATEMENTS
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THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000,
TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AN ARTICLE XXXIV
BALLOT MEASURE
The above - mentioned resolution presented for
consideration was DEFERRED at the recommendation of the
City Manager to a later Council meeting.
15. COUNCIL YEAR 2000 PROJECT: MATTERS RELATED TO THE
GENERAL PLAN PROCESS
1. General Plan Oversight Committee update:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie indicated that the Committee met
on June 22nd. He asked Council's approval to bring up
matters discussed at that meeting as well as General
Plan Transportation Issues about TR 21A and TR21B at the
General Plan Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 28th.
He also explained the upcoming series of deadlines for
the General Plan process to Council.
At this time, the Mayor called forward citizens wishing
to speak on this topic.
*AMENDED LANGUAGE FOR ABOVE DELETION AS FOLLOWS:
City Attorney Strauss explained that the three councilmembers who will be
candidates-in November may not participate in the decision on this resolution
because it will have a financial impact on them; one of the three must be
selected to constitute a quorum; Councilmembers Flores and Reilly agreed to
select the Mayor to constitute a quorum.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Flores, a motion
to adopt Resolution No. 2000 -136 calling for $268 per candidate for a 200 -word
statement printed in English, was ADOPTED, with Mayor Vidak - Martinez, Vice Mayor
Mackenzie and Councilmember Spiro abstaining.
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1. Geoffrev Cartwright 56 Rocca Drive Petaluma, raised
the issue of language in the Revised Draft
Environmental Impact Report on pages 4 -122 and 4 -124
regarding "peak day runoff" to the Petaluma flood
plain. He explained in a letter to Vicki Hill
(1)that "peak day runoff" is a vague term, (2)that the
area mentioned is actually the Petaluma watershed,
(3)that it is not desirable to generate convergent
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the City Engineer in Petaluma regarding this issue.
2. David Spanenberg 375 Forest, attorney representing the
owner of Rancho Verde Mobilehome Park, requested that
Council consider amending the General Plan designation
of the Rancho Verde zone from mid -range residential to
regional /commercial so that in the future that piece of
property will be more consistent with the surrounding
land uses. He outlined the park owner's various
ultimate plans to get out of the landlord business in
the future, and to have the City consider designating
an overlay zone or a donor location where the Rancho
Verde residents can be relocated to. He discussed
the legalities applicable to the landlord in relation
to relocation costs and benefits paid out to the
residents under state law, and he elaborated on the
pros of having a residential /commercial use in that
area with the approximately 300 existing sewer lines
already in place. He responded to Council questions
and emphasized that it is the park owner's interest
to openly appraise the City that he will eventually
be applying for a land use zoning change, and that he
is interested in relocating the Rancho Verde residents
within the City if it can be worked out.
City Attorney Strauss indicated that she would come back
to Council with more information pertaining to the
City's ability to adopt regulations relating to the
conversion of a mobilehome park to another use.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Spiro indicated that the
closure of a mobilehome park and the relocation of
approximately 300 families within the City in light of
the affordable housing shortage is a matter which she
could never fully support, unless very creative
approaches were presented for relocating those residents.
3. Harvey Goldberg landowner, came before Council to
request proper documentation of the land that extends
from Petaluma to Novato along the waterline; land of
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of which he owns one - quarter mile. To protect his
interest in the land, he noted that it is not
a flood plain, but rather "swamp and overflowed
lands" as covered by an act of September 28, 1850.
Furthermore, he said that, in 1876, President Ulysses
S. Grant made that specific land designation and
patented it. Mr. Goldberg explained that although
the land is covered by water, it is still considered
agricultural land. He gave a handout explaining
riparian rights, and told the City Manager that he
would send the City a certified copy from the Bureau
of Land Management of the patent for that area, a
copy of the 1850 act, a copy of the 3 -page document
by Ulysses S. Grant, and a copy of the definition of
riparian rights from Black's Law Dictionary.
3. Review of General Plan Budget & Costs to date:
Staff report: City Manager Netter referred Council to
the Revised Summary of General Plan Consultant
Expenditures, dated June 23, 2000 from Planning and
Community Development Director Kaufman.
Council ACKNOWLEDGED through the revised expenditures
summary ATTACHED to the original set of the minutes
that $705,700 has been spent to date on consultants for
the General Plan process.
4. General Plan Contract Amendments:
City Manager Netter gave a brief summary of the request
for budget augmentation by Dyett & Bhatia, and then he
responded to a Council inquiry about consultants and
loss of formatting materials.
Resolution for adoption:
2000 -137 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH DYETT & BHATIA
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, reading was waived and Resolution
No. 2000 -137 was unanimously ADOPTED.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 P.M. to finish necessary agenda items was
APPROVED at approximately 10:15 p.m.
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16. 2000 -2001 CITY BUDGET:
1. Update from Budget Work Sessions - to date:
City Manager Netter informed Council that the General
Funds are concluded and the next step will be the
Special Funds and other Enterprise Funds.
Council DIRECTED staff to come back with a selection
of dates for the next Budget Work Session Meeting in
the early part of July.
17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Joint Meeting with Park and Recreation Commission
June 12, 2000:
Councilmember Spiro ASKED the public's assistance in
locating a videotape depicting the West Sacramento
Indoor Skate Park so that it can be shown to Codding
Enterprises as they have indicated an interest in
possibly converting the old Empire Cinemas into a skate
park.
*SEE ADDENDUM BELOW provided for ABOVE ITEM prior to approval of these minutes.
2. North Bay Meeting:
Councilmember Spiro briefly discussed two issues from
the North Bay Meeting. One, the telecommunications issue
will be on the next agenda for the Executive Committee,
including an idea about spearheading the North Bay
Division, using all the cities in the division, to come
up with a process for challenging the legal division.
Secondly, she noted that Cal Fed, the combination of
state and federal water agencies dealing with the delta,
came out with statistically validated information that
farmland and housing now use the same amount of water if
you pave over farmland and put housing on the land.
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought
to the attention of the City Council.
*Councilmember Spiro directed Council to No. 16, "J.
Heffron /Superintendent of School District." She
indicated that the School Board has decided to keep
the playgrounds locked during the summertime as they
have had some problems with vandalism. She
SUGGESTED that if any citizens wish to see the
playgrounds remain open during the summer, they direct
their efforts to the School Board at this point.
*ADDENDUM to ABOVE City Council /Parks & Recreation Commission Joint Meeting Report;
Under Section L, Capital Budget Priorities, second page, last paragraph, add:
Councilmember Spiro suggested the possible use of the old Empire Cinemas for an indoor skate park and Mr. Netter was
going to contact Codding Enterprises regarding this suggestion.
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
June 27, 2000 Page (15)
*Vice Mayor Mackenzie directed Council to No. 19,
"N. Kaufman /Planning Director." After a brief
discussion of the revisions to the Spanos project
and the City Attorney's clarification as to the
Council's ability to determine how substantially
different those revisions may be, Council
CONCURRED to agendize this issue of the revisions
to the Spanos project for further discussion at the
next Council meeting.
*Councilmember Reilly directed Council to No. 20,
"City of Santa Rosa /Director of Public Works." He
inquired if the City of Rohnert Park has commented on
the options. At the recommendation of City Manager
Netter, Council CONCURRED to agendize this matter
to the next Council meeting at which time City Engineer
Gaffney can give Council a full report on the options
for the Highway 101 widening and the Wilfred Avenue
Interchange.
*Councilmember Reilly directed Council to Item F, "Miss
Sonoma County Scholarship Program." Council DIRECTED
staff to send a letter of support to Miss Harrison
for the Miss California Pageant.
*City Manager Netter directed Council to Item M, "Office
of the County Administrator." Council CONCURRED to
submit their written comments to the City Manager
regarding the Rural Heritage Initiative before the
July 11th Board of Supervisors' meeting.
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward one
citizen wishing to comment on the above - mentioned topic.
1. Harvey Goldberg, landowner, indicated that he is part
of a group of farmers who farm 24,000 acres of land,
with the exception of government -owned land, between
Petaluma and Vallejo, Sonoma and the Bay. He
expressed his feeling that the Rural Heritage
Initiative is not agriculture- friendly, and he asked
Council not to support it in that it would put a
30 -year freeze and take all of the power out of the
Council's and the Board of Supervisors' hands
regarding these rural lands.
19. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Sales Tax:
In light of the recent budget discussions and the General
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
June 27, 2000 Page(16)
Plan process, as well as
manufacturing businesses
Vidak- Martinez raised th
produced here in Rohnert
indicated that staff has
on what availability the
tax and use tax, as well
the number of technology and
located in the City, Mayor
issue of sales tax on items
Park. City Manager Netter
a committee which is working
City has in collecting sales
as other alternatives.
2. League of California Cities' Annual Conference
Thursday - Saturday, September 7 -9 2000 in
Anaheim, CA:
*Inviting youth leaders to participate
*Designation of Voting Delegate
Council CONCURRED to designate the Mayor as the Voting
Delegate, with Councilmember Flores as the back -up
Voting Delegate at the conference.
After a brief Council discussion over liability,
Council CONCURRED to DEFER the invitation of youth
leaders to the conference over to the School District.
3. Miscellaneous:
Councilmember Spiro brought two items forward for
informational purposes:
1. House on Adele that needs to be looked at, with the
possibility of ordinance enforcement.
2. Issue brought up at a community event regarding the
bathroom in the Community Center.
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Proposed JPA for Countywide Tourism and Marketing_-
update:
City Manager Netter reported that the money budgeted
for this will be codified into the budget soon and that
a letter will go out to the JPA indicating the money
that was authorized and the related conditions.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Reilly noted that he is
not in favor of giving the Sonoma County Tourism
Committee any money at all, and that it is his feeling
that directing the Chamber of Commerce to perform this
duty as Rohnert Park's representative would have been
the proper way to go. Councilmember Spiro concurred
with Councilmember Reilly in his opinion.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
June 27, 2000 Page (17)
2. Fire False Alarms - Cotati /Rohnert Park Unified
School District:
City Manager Netter reported that there have been a
number of false alarms in the School District due to
vandalism. He requested from Council some ability to
modify the ordinance pertaining to alarm fees and
charging the School District if the false alarm is
related to poor maintenance.
Council CONCURRED to agendize this matter for a full
discussion at a later meeting.
3. Proposed Dates for Playground Dedications:
City Manager Netter referred Councilmembers to review
the proposed dates as listed in the memo. He noted
that the dates will not change, and he encouraged
Councilmembers to attend whatever dates they could
fit in their schedules.
21. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward any
citizens wishing to speak.
1. Harvey Goldberg, landowner, asked how to get his land
properly documented within the General Plan documents.
City Attorney Strauss advised him to either attend
public hearing on the General Plan on July 25th, or
to submit his documentation and intentions in
written form in a timely matter before the July 25th
public hearing.
There being no further business, Mayor Vidak- Martinez
adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:44 p.m. to:
6.00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28th, 2000
at City Hall for the
GENERAL PLAN REVIEW - WORK SESSION
Katy Leonard, Vicki Vidak- Martinez
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Robert Fleak
President GSMOL, Chapter #1014
157 Pardue R.ecrero
Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928
(707) 584 -1731 fax same
Mayor Vidak- Martinez
Subj. - Mobilehome Park Fire Safety;
Dear Mayor;
June 19, 2000
Enclosed is a copy of my my monthly news letter that I send out within my park (Rancho
Grande), but concerns all parks in our city.
I would at to use this letter as the context for my presentatio- n before the City Council.
Also enclosed is a copy of contents of Senator Dun 's bill AB 1627 that is moving quite
rapidly through both houses.
It is my intention to inform the City Council as to the immediate importance to the plight
of Mobilehome Owners who are held captive by what appears as out dated fire codes -
I have received con vents from Public Safety and Public; Works that the Cities
responsibility stops at the front gate being that we reside in private property.
These comments leave us very much concerned in the light of recent furs within. and € ut
of our Mobilehome community_
I must admit that I am quite confused by the different codes and sections of State and City
codes. It is in this area that we seek clarification and protection from our city.
We only ask for what the rest of the city lam, and that is adequate hydrants and laws to
meet the nos of otm safety.
Sincerely
Bob Pie
cc Council members
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3ILL NUMBER: AB 862 ENROLLED
BILL TEXT
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY JUNE 12, 2000
PASSED THE SENATE MAY 25, 2000
AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 3, 2000
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCA 27, 2000
AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 15, 1999
AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 2, 1999
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 19, 1999
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 6, 1999
LNTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Correa
(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Granlund and Honda)
(Coauthor: Senator Dunn)
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
An act to amend Section 798.26 of, and to add Section 798.37.5 to,
the Civil Code, relating to mobilehome parks.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 662, Correa. Mobil.ehome parks= landscaping_
Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, authorizes the
management of a mobilehome park to charge the owner of a mobilehome
within the park a reasonable fee for the maintenance of the land and
premises upon which the mobilehome is situated in the event the
homeowner fails to do so in accordance with the park rules and
regulations, as specified. The law prohibits a homeowner from being
charged a fee for landscaping as a condition of tenancy in the park,
except as specified. The law- also authorizes reasonable landscaping
requirements within the park rules and regulations.
This bill would require the management to be responsible for the
maintenance and maintenance costs of all trees and driveways within
the mobilehome park, except as specified, would authorize the
management to enter upon the land to perform that maintenance, and
would prohibit a resident of a mobilehome park from planting a tree
within the mobilehome park without first obtaining written permission
from the management. This bill would provide that any mobilehome
park rule or regulation shall be in compliance with these provisions.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS,
SECTION 1. Section 798.26 of the Civil Coda is amended to read:
798.26. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), and
notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the
ownership or management of a park, subdivision, cooperative, or
condominium for mobilehomes shall have no right of entry to a
mobilehome without the prier written consent of the resident_ The
consent may be revoked in writing by the resident at any time. The
ownership or management shall have a right of entry upon the land
upon which a -mobilehome is situated for maintenance of utilities,
trees, and driveways, for maintenance of the premises in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the park when the homeowner or
resident fails to so maintain the premises, and protection of the
mobilehome park, subdivision, cooperative, or condominium at any
reasonable time, but not in a manner or at a time which would
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interfere with the resident's quiet enjoyment..
(b) The ownership or management of a park, subdivision,
,00perative, or condominium for mobilehomes may enter a mobilehome
without the prior written consent of the resident in case of an
emergency or when the resident has abandoned the mobilehome.
SEC. 2. Section 798.37.5 is added to the Civil Code, to read:
798.37.5. (a) (1) The management shall be solely responsible for
:he maintenance of all trees, and the costs of that maintenance,
aithi.n the mobilehome park, including, but not limited to, repair of
root damage to driveways and foundation systems and removal, except
that a homeowner may be charged for the cost of any damage to trees
ar driveways caused by an act of the homeowner or the breach of the
homeowner's responsibilities under the rules and regulations that are
not inconsistent with the previsions of this section.
(2) No resident may plant a tree within the mobilehome park
without first obtaining written permission from the management.
(3) Upon receipt of a resident's voluntary written conSent,
management may allow a park resident to maintain the trees located
within the resident's park space. Management may not condition
tenancy on a homeowner's acceptance of financial responsibility for
maintaining or removing trees. Any consent farm provided by park
management shall be in a writing separate and apart from the rental
agreement, lease, rules, or regulations. The first sentence of the
first paragraph of any consent form provided by management shall
contain the following language, printed in at least 12 -point type..
NOTICE: HOMEOWNERS OR PROS€'ECTIVE HOMEOWNERS ARE NOT LEGALLY
REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF TREE MAINTENANCE OR REMOVAL. YOUR
TENANCY CANNOT BE CONDITIONED UPON YOUR AGREEMENT TO PAY SUCH COSTS.
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS FORM, AND ANY OBLIGATION WHICH YOU
ACCEPT UNDER THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
(b) The management shall be solely responsible for the maintenance
of all driveways, and the costs of that maintenance, within the
mobilehome park, including, but not limited to, asphalt and concrete
repair or replacement, paving, and sealing.
(c) This section shall not apply to alter the terms of any rental
agreement in effect on and before January 1, 2001, between the park
management and the homeowner that includes any reference to the
responsibility for the maintenance of trees and driveways within the
mobilehome park. However, upon any renewal or extension, the rental
agreement shall be subject to this section. This section is not
intended to abrogate the content of any existing rental agreement or
other written agreements regarding trees or driveways that are in
effect on and before January 1, 2001.
(d) This Section shall only apply to rental agreements entered
into, renewed, or extended on and after January 1, 2002.
(e) Any mobilehome park, rule, or regulation shall be in
compliance with this ,section.
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DEPARTMENT of HoUSING AND COM
TITLE 25. Housing And Community Development
Division i., Chapter 2, l obilt Ho -e Parks Act
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(These regulations may be accessed through California office of administrative Law Web Site)
Subchapter 1. Mobilehome Parks
Article 1. Administration and Enforcement
§ 1000. - § 1054.
Article 2. Mobilehome Park - General Requirements
§ 1100, - § 1111
Article 3. Electrical Requirements
§ 1130, - § 1186.
Article 4. Fuel Gas Requirements
§ 1200. - § 1232.
Article 5. Plumbing .Requirements
§ 1240. = § 1284.
.Article 6. Fire Protection Standards for Mobilehome Parks
§1300.- §1314.
Article 7. Home Installations and Facilities
§ 1320. v § 1368.
.Article 7a5 Mobilehome and Manufactured -Home Earthquake - Resistant bracing System
§ 1370. § 1377.
Article & Permanent building
§ 1380, - § 1400.
Arli 9. Mobilehome Atressury Buntings and Structures.
§ 1420. = § 1520.
Article 10. Maintenance, lase, a-ad Occupancy Requirements
§ 1600. _ § 1740.
Actick 11. Ieforul Confemaces aid Formal Appeals
§ 1750. - § 1758.
Subchapter 2. Special Occupancy Parks
Article 1. Administration and Enforcement
§ 2000. - § 2046.
Article 2. General Requirements
§ 2050. _ § 2084.
Article 3. Travel Trailer Parks
§ 2200. - § 2260..
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,rticle 4. Recreational Trailer Parks
§ 2400. - § 2426.
,rticle 5. Temporary Viler Parks
§ 2500. § 2524.
►rticle 6. Incidental Camping Area
§ 2600. - § 2630.
article 7. Tent Camps
§ 2700. - § 2706• Re uirements
krticle 8. Maintenance, Use, and Occupancy 9
§ 2750. - § 2850.
Article 9. Actions, Procedures, and Penalties
§ 2860. Authority.
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Refinai to MP Laws_ ctr7d Re illations Pag-e
HCD Home I Legislative Div_._ s on I Community A____airs
Housing Policy Development I Codes and--Standards I Search HCD.
Submit Housing Comments via they Comments Form
or
Send Web Technical Comments to: webmastera cd.ca. ov
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NATE HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Senator Richard Alarcon, Chairman
SB 1627 Hearing: April 3, 2000
Dunn Fiscal: Yes
March 27, 2000 Consultant: Mark Stivers
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MOBILEHOME PARKS: FIRE PROTECTION
ound and Ezistin Law:
bilehome Parks Act (Act) authorizes the Department of Housing (HCD) to regu-
construction, installation, use, maintenance, and occupancy of mobilehomes and
[ome parks. Among other things, the Act requires HCD to adopt rules and regu-
elating to the prevention of fire'or the protection of life and property from fire in
ut precludes the department from requiring fire hydrant systems in parks built be-
uary 1, 1966.
alations adopted by the department pursuant to the Act require the installation and
,ance_of fire hydrant sys ems` in every park of 15 or more lots constructed after
per 1, 1968. However, the regulations do not require inspection or testing of these
where a local jurisdiction has assumed responsibility from HCD for enforcement
ntire Act, a local government is preempted from enforcing. the HCD fire safety-_
ons or fr o am doting any stricter fire prevention code of its own. Currentty,4
ivernments are local enforcement agencies. HCD enforces all Mobilehome Parks
ulations in the remaining jurisdictions.
,ed Law:
,7 requires HCD, by January 1, 2001, to adopt and implement regulations requiring
ular maintenance and annual inspection of fire hydrants in mobilehome parks.
3 also provides that the general fire prevention regulations adopted by HCD shall
4y in parks where a city, county, city and county, or special district has adopted,
enforcing, an equal or more restrictive fire prevention code and has notified HCD
s assuming jurisdiction for fire code prevention. By removing the requirement
jurisdiction also be the local enforcement agency for a entire c , s provisio
oc eovennm"s to op en orce re prevention codes without taking on
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MOBILEHOMF DARK FIRE HYDRANT SAP> TX
Information. & Background Paper
February 4, 2000 Hearing
Carden. Grove Community Center
11300 Stanford, Room B
Garden Grove, California
,Purpose
The purpose of the February 4th hearing is to seep infortnation 0r1 the effect of state laws
and regulations governing fire protection for anobiiehome parks, particularly those relating to f..re
hydrants, in order to determine whether those regulations or laws need to be streamlined or
updated.
Summary
A tragic and highly publicized fire in a mobilehome park. in Southern California in
December 1999 brought to light inconsistencies in fire safety regulations for mobilehorne parks.
The state fire code authorizes local fire chiefs to require :fire hydrants in mobilehome barks in
their jurisdictions to accordance with current fire local code standards. But the Mobilehonle
Parks Act, which establishes 1.taifornn code standards for mobilehome parks, imposes an older,
lesser standard that requires hydrants in parks built only since September 1. 1.968. Most parks
fall under the enforcement authority of the state, where the lesser standards are in force, but
where local governments have assumed enforcen-.tent authority by agreement from the state, they
may impose more stringent fire code standards and test and inspect the hydrants. State standards
under which the state enforces the barks Ate- provide for the adoption of hydrant inspection and
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rnaintenanee procedures, but the state does not test hydrants to ensure, they are operational..
Although some local fire agencies may test and inspect hydrants in parks under state jurisdiction,
maintenance of these hydrants occurs, if at all, with little oversight.. Among others, questions
have arisen about tb.e confusing overlap of state regulations, whether older pre -1968 HCD parks
that may be more vulnerable to fire hazards should be required to have the same standard of
hydrant protection as t.tewer parks, and why standards have not. been adopted for the testing of.
hydrants in parks over which the state has jurisdiction.
I-iearing Procedure
The proceeding is relatively informal. Witnesses will be called upon to give statements
or make presentations in the order in which. they appear on the agenda. Witnesses are not sworn
in and crass - examination by opposing parties is not pennitted. However., witnesses are asked to
identify themselves and their place of residence or business and may be asked questions by
legislators and staff on the committee panel. Individual presentations should be no more than 5 -
7 minutes, exclusive of any questions and answers fron .). the panel. 'rhe proceeding will be tape
recorded for later transcription in. a hearing report published by the committee in the spring.
Mobilehome Parks in California
According to the Department of Housing and Cornuwnity Development (HCD), there are 5,070
mobil.ehome parks in California with some 376,000 spaces. An estimated 714,000 residents live
in these parks. Since 1929, the state has established health and safety standards for auto courts
(later mobilebonie parks). In 1967, the modern Mobilehom.e Parks Act was adopted, giving the
Commission on Housing and Community Development (now Depait.n.ient) authority to regulate
the construction, use, mainteri.ance, and occupancy of lnobilehome parks. A statutory annual $25
fee per park, plus $2 per space, is charged each park for renewal of the aivauai permit to operate.
Regulations are enforced by inspection at the time of initial cotrstruction of the park and as a
condition of granting the initial permit to operate. Subsequent to the initial inspection., and until
1991, regulations were enforced by HCD only on a complaint basis, with the inspection limited
to the matter addressed by the complaint and not a general inspection of the whole park.
In. 1990, the Legislature enacted and the Governor signed AB -925 (O'Coxviell.), which
1-'
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established the Mobilehome Park Inspection Program, requiring every mobilehome park in
the state to undergo a general inspection at least once during a 5 -year period starting in
1991. an additonal $4 fee per space per year was imposed on parks by this legislation, half
of which can be passed through by the park owner to park residents. Some 85 local
jusiditions have entered agreements with HCD tp perform these enforcement
responcibilities. Because of budgetary and other constraints, however, the Legislature
extended the time .HCD had to complete the inspect Ons and desiganted a..Deeem�r3.1999
sunset for the program. According to HCD officials wbo spoke: at a Noveniebr, 1997
committee hearing, as of that time HCD inspections had. uncovered more than t 50,000
park violations and 351,000 space or resident violations, everything from loose stairway
handtrails to more serious violations involving utility systems or fire ffy rding to
HCD, as of 1997, 83% of the violations discobvered by the AB-925 inspections had been
corrected.
In 1998 -99 the Lwegislature debated thge renewal of the Mobilehome Park Inspection
Program fo 2000 and beyond, with oppositon from park owners and some homeowners to
increased fees sugested by HCD and some beat enfipreernent agencies as necessary to
operate a more "comp" program: SB -700 (O'Connell) was eventually signed by the
Governor, effective January 1, 2000. It authorized a new "phasel I" inspection program
through the end of 2006 (7 years), using the existing $4 per space fee structure, but
focusing the fiCD anspectton program on parks with the most serious violations (based
on records from the "91 - "99 inspections) or complaints. Under the new program, not
every park under HCD jurisdiction will be inspected under "phase 11 "
The Compton Fire
Therer are 13 mobilehorne parks in Compton, under enforcement authority of the
Department of Housing and Community Developement (HCD), 11 of which did not have
fire hydrants installed on the premises until recently. In 19973 the city, at the behest of the
fire department, required parks in the city, inclidmg the El Rancho Mobilehome Park, a
162 -space park at 160012 S. Atlantic Blvd, to install fire hydrants. The El Rancho Park
hired a contractor to install 4 hydrants in 1998 at a cost of approximately $50,000 but
thereafter problems arose when the park owner found he would have to tie the hydrants
into the city water system on far side, rather than the park side, of Atlantic Ave. at an
additional cast of $ 17,0ttf1. Thereafter, a dispute arose between the park owner and the
city, over whether the city or the park would pay this additional cost. Upon inquiry to
DCD by a representative of the Western Mobilehonw, Parkowners Association (WMA) in
Mars h, 1999 about the hydrant issue, HCD responded by letter to that the state's
Mobilehorn,e Parks Act pre - eempted the field and the City QfCompton had no authority
to require hydrants in parks within the city. Negotiations continued with the park owner
and the city. The aprk applied for a permit to install the lone under Atlantic Avenue in
June, 1999, which was approved by the city in December.
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About one a.m. on Sunday, December 14th a fire broke out in the kitchen of the
mobilehome on space 25C, in which 3 people including a grandmother and he 8 and 10
year old grandchildren, died. Neighbors tried to put out the fire with garden hoses, but
when the Compton fire Deoartnient arrivred the mobilehorrie was already fully involved.
Newspaper accounts claimed thayt the fire fighters discovered the fire hydrants were
useless, and valuable time was spent "scrambling" to hook up 1,200 feet of hose to the
nearest hydrant on The public stree#. Others say the fire department, knwing the park
hydranis didn't work, was prepared from the beginning to fight the fire with two pumpers
holding 1,000 gallons and hose extended front the public street. Before the fire was
brought under control, it spread destroying a second and damaging a third mobilehome.
At the time this background papaer was printed., no official report on the fire from the city
fire department was available to the committee.
A December 20th city water department memo notified the city attorney that the
Atlantic water main was only 4 inches, inadaquate to provide necessary fire flow to the
park's f, inch fire hydrants, and that the line should be connected., instead to a 8 inch water
main tin Alondra Blvd., less that a block nor& The park indicated a willingness to
cooperate in making this change, and the city has now reportedly agreed to pay the cost of
hooking up the park to the alondra main. The city council also passed a resolutuion in late
December to enter into an agreenrxA to take over enforcement of the Mobilehome Parks
Act in the city from HCD.
Two Standards
The office of the State Fire Marshal promotes fire protection by promulgating standards
for,s among others, state -owned and mmpied buildings, h*h-rise, childrenis homes,
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nurseries, homes for the aged, schools, and public assembly halls (presumably including
mobilehome park clubhouses) with occupancy of 50 or juore people. (Health & Safety Code Sec.
13143), The State Fire Marshal aids local agencies in the enforcement of laws and ordinances
relating to fire prevention and has promulgated, though not adopted, state fire code standards that
require, at the discretion of the local lire chief, mobilehome parks to provide and maintain fire
hydrants supplying the required fire flow, when any building or facility is in excess of 150 feet
from a water supply on a. public street. The hydrants shall be maintained in an, operative
condition and subject to periodic tests as required by the chief in accordance with approved
standards. (Sections 901.6, 903.2, 903.4.1.2, Article 9, Part III, CA Fire Cade). Most local fire
agencies have adopted these guidelines, with. variations, in their local fire codes.
Mobilehome Parks Act regulations adopted by HCD provide that fire protection
equipment meeting 1977 National Fire Protection Association (NFP. A) standards be installed in
parks of 15 or more spaces built after September 1, 1968. (Health & Safety Code Sec. 18691
and Sec. 1300, Article 6, Chap. 2, Div. 1, Title 25 of CA Code of Administrative Regulations).
The 1977 NFPA standards call for hydrants to be installed so that., for a concentrated fire flow
around an. "important building," hose lines shall. not exceed 500 feet. (Sec. 4 -2.1, Ch.apterr. 4,
NFPA 24- 1977). Local agencies may adopt more stringent fire code requirements than those of
the Parks Act for mobilehome parks only if they assume Jurisdiction to enforce the ea. -itire Parks
Act.. (Sec 1304, Article 6, Chap. 2, Div. 1, Title 25). The regulations also provide that no fire
protection installation shall be made without a permit frotzt HCD and approval from the local If
department (Sec;. 13061). Each mobilehome lot or space must have a Y inch valved water outlet
(garden hose size) for fire protection (Sec. 1:08). Lastly, where fine department. services are n.ot
available, parks shall establish a private hydrant system with a 1 1/2" valved hydrant within 75
feet of each lot (Sec. 1312).
Comments
1. h1formation vacu ? The committee has found there is a vacuum of infoll- nation,
making it difficult to determine how many parks have hydrants. HCD has no statistical
information available on the ages of California's 5,070 mobileh.orne parks, or how many have
been constructed since September 1, 1968. HCD also has no statistics on the number of parks
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under state jurisdiction that have fire hydrants, or if they have hydrants, to what standard the
hydrants conform. Most local jurisdictions with park enforcement authority (less than 1/3 of
the park,$ in the state) know the hydrant status of their parks, Generally speaking, according to
sources familiar with the history of mobilehoi?ae parks, most are thought to have been built
during the `50's, `60's and early `70's, with the vast majority constructed prior to 1968.
2. Overla in & cQ�fi�sin standards? One of HCD's regulations references
recognized 1977 National Fire Protection. Association (NFPA) standards for nzobilehome parks
built since 1968 (Sec. 1300). The 1977 standards call for hydrants to be installed so that, for a
concentrated fire flow around an "important building," hose lines shall not exceed 500 feet. Yet.,
another HCD regulation provides that no hydrant shall be installed without approval from the
local fire department (See. 1306). Should the regulation.,, be streamlined to more clearly dune
which standards, local or NFPA, apply to park. hydrants under HCD jurisdiction?
3. Outdated standards? There have been three new NFPA. editions adopted since 1977,
the latest in 1995, with a number of differences between the 1977 and 1995 editions regarding
hydrant installation. and I aintenance standards. For exain.ple, the 1995 NFPA standards call for
annual testing of wet barrel hydrants and semis- annual testing of dry- barrel hydrant testing in the
early spring and fall. The 1977 NFPA standards don't even address this issue. Should HCD
regulations be revised to reference the newer NFPA standards, rather than the 1977 edition?
4. Double standard? There appear to be two sets of fire hydrant standards for
m.obilehome parks, those adopted by local fire agencies that are similar to guidelines
promulgated by the State Fire Marshal in the California Fire Code, and another pre- emptive but
weaker standard, adopted by HCD and applicable to mobilehome parks under state jurisdiction.
The Mobilehome Parks Act provision l:iiniting installation of fire hydrants to parks built after
September 1, 1968 is based on Health & Safety Code Section 18691, enacted in 1966. The
committee has not been able to determine the legislative intent of this 34 year old statute. The
apparent intent was to "grandfather -in" older parks to save owners the cost of retrofitting them
with fire hydrants. Yet HCD regulations, possibly drawn up as some kind of compronaiw, also
allow local agencies which assume enforcement iti isdicti.on of the Parks Act, such as Compton,
to impose greater fire protection standards. Should cities and couzlti.es have to assume
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enforcement of the entire Parks Act in. order to enforce their own stronger fire protection
standards for iiiobilehome parks? Should older parks cinder HCD that are arguably n-iore
susceptible to fire hazards be subject to better fire protection standards or continue to be exempt
under convoluted double standards adopted niore than 30 years ago?
4: Hydrants' that don't work? T11.e lvfvbilehome`Parks-oAct provides that 6 re`protectioN,, '
tNatiolir A No
equipment meeting the requirements of h
24;'1 977 Edition, shall be' installed and maii�taiz�edittparks built after Septezhber'`i;' 196$:' Thee
standards provide that the hydrants shall be'tested -,atfleastannually for proper functioning in
accordance with requirements of the authry ?�a n -�
c►ra � "sriiction. HCD'has not adopted any
-.Tequlxements for testing, flushing , "ormaintainuig`fifeth'drai ts`in'those mobilehome parks. Any'
HCD representative told the committeeitha�+���a pairkLii)spection HCD;will inspect the outside "ot� "
the. hydrant to °assure that'irhas rlo nl vidus defects,( leaks; missing parts; etc) t utihat'HC °
inspectors do not`have`ttxe'" expertise '. ?totestfire'hydraz�:ts. Park operators ` grit °not: requited!b'''`
HCD d— keep�records indicating w azeer � re hydrants b.av beeri`tested or' ng eCtcd`on'a�`''R3
.,regula�rbasit`and;by whom. Apparently fe5u local`fire°departments check hydrants in °laarks`that'�'
are not under their' iwri local enforce ent Should ob lehome parks under HCD jtuisdictiox
that have fare hydrant5'`be gub3ect to regular inspection and testing of those Hydrants to assure'
_ r. �".i
they work? Should HCD or localflre }ate ciesbtest and iztispect mobilehoine park fIr e ).ivdrantsh'`
5. Pre - planning the fig e, #crernarshal`told eommi.ttee staff that pre -fire
planning for znobilehome parks`byhistdepAe .tment calls for using pumpers and ruining hoses
back to hydrants on a public streetlaifelfl math of course because his department does not
consider park hydrants; where`the ¢e 'if- -, o�bez4'reliable. " Apparently, many local fire agencies
have such plans for --fJ tin fires to" "tlehome °parks, ;.;;;Do. all; local fire agencies -have such
contingency plans or preparedness plihs f res in mobilehome parks in. th eir areas? .
Shp,4t4 ;pre- planning, specificaf�znobxleli ime` fire s in parks`where hydrants-donit-exist or:;;;
don't• = rork,'be required'by sfate�.a�� �latiun?
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Article 6.
Fire Protection Standards
for Mobilehome Parke
1 1300. Application and Scope.
Fire protection equipment meeting the
requirements of the National f=ire protraction
Association Standard No, 24, 1971 Edition, shalt
be installed and maintained in every park
consisting of IS or more lots constructed after
September 1, 1968, or, ' mobilehome parks
enlarged to consist of IS or more lots, Installation
of fire protection equipment is required only for the
now lots added.
N9M: Authority ched: Sections 18300 and 18891, Meafth and
Safety Code, Reference: Section 18891, Health and Safety
Gods.
HISTORY
1, Amendment filed 8-22415; effective upon filing pureuant to
Government Code Section i i 348.2(d) (Asgister 85, No. 36).
s1302. Application and Scope.
NOTE: Mtharhy eked: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code.
Referenor: Seotione 18300 and 1869i, Health and Safety Code.
HISTORY
1, Repealer filed 8 -22-03; effective upon filing pursuant to
Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 36),
s 1304. Local Regulations.
The provisions of this Article are not applicable
in a mobilehome park within a city, county, or city
and county which has adopted and is enforcing a
fire prevention cede imposing restrictions equal to
or greater than the restrictions imposed by these
regulations and which is the enforcement Agency.
NOTE: Authority ched: Section 18300, Health and Safety Cody,
Reference: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code.
5 1306. Permits Required.
No person shall construct, reconstruct, or alter
any installations relating to fire protection
equipment with a mobilehome park unless he has
obtained a written permit from the enforcement
agency with written evidence of approval from the
local fire department,
NOTE: Authority ched: Section 18300, Health and Safaty Gods.
Reference: $action 18500, Health and Safety Code,
51308. Lot Installations.
Each lot constructed shall have installed a 3/4-
inch valved water outlet designed for connecting a
3/4 -inch female swivel hose connection for fire
suppression use in addition to the water
connection to the mobilehome.
NOTE; Authority ched: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code.
Reference: Section 18891, Health and Safety Code,
51310. Hydrants.
Where the required water supply is not
adequate to comply with N.F.P,A. Standard No. 24,
1977, outside protection, or local conditions justify
reducing this requirement, other hydrant systems
may be installed provided the alternate system is
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approved by the fire department and enforcement
agency.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 18300 and IR691, Health and
Safety Code, Reference: Section 18691, Health and Safety
Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment flied 8. 22.85; efteative upon filing pursuant to
Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 65, No:
36).
1 1312. Private Systems.
In areas where fire department services are not
available, as determined by the enforcement
agency, a private fire protection system shall be
installed and maintained consisting of hydrant
risers connected to the park water main or a
separate system capable of delivering 75 gpm at
30 psi with at least two lines open, In addition to
the normal requirements of the park, and with the
hydrants located within 75 feet of each lot. Each
hydrant shall be provided with an approved 1 112•
hose valve and connection with one 11120 national
standard male outlet and shall have connected
thereto a minimum of 75 feet of 1 1/r cotton or
dacron jacketed rubber lined fire hose with an
approved cone type nozzle with a minimum 112'
orifice, Fire hose shall be mounted on an
approved hose rack or reel enclosed in a wooden
or metals cabinet which shall be painted red and
marked "FIRE HOSE' . in four -inch letters of
contrasting color.
NOTE; Authority cited: Section 18300, 18810 and 16891,
Hearth and Safety Code. Reference; Seotione 16810 and
18691, Health and Safety Code.
HISTCR'Y
1. Amendment filed 6 -22 -85; effective upon filing pursuant to
Oavemment Code Section 1134f9.2(d) (Register 65, No.
36).
V 1314. Hose Coupling&.
NOTE; Authority cited: Swion 18300, Health and Seat r Code.
Reference: Section 18891, Health and safety Coda.
HISTORY
1, Repeater filed 82285; effective upon filing pursuant to
Govemment Code Section 1i34f92(d) (Regleter e5, No.
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June 27, 2000
Rohnert Park City Council
675o Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dear Rohnert Park City Council Members:
Although we're unable to be at your meeting we feel strongly
regarding the stop signs on Camino Coronado, so we are
submitting this letter. We have lived on Camino Coronado for
over eight years. We have two young children who attend
Richard Crane Elementary School, so we use the crosswalk
at El Colegio School almost on a daily basis. We have been upset
for years at the rate of speed that cars travel on our street.
Specifically at the times between 7:30 to 8:oo AM and again
about 3:00 PM the rate of speed and the volume of traffic
increases drastically. I know of two children hit by cars on our
street and one automobile accident that happened while a
neighbor was backing out of her driveway.
There are two main reasons why we should have stop signs
installed on Camino Coronado. The first is that our street is a
direct "shortcut" between the high school on Snyder Lane and
Country Club Drive. Non - residential traffic increases during the
peak pedestrian times at our crosswalks - before and after school
times. I rarely have cars stop for me to allow me the right of way
to cross the street!
The second reason is that our street appears to be narrower in
width compared to other nearby streets (i.e. A section, B section
and Circle Drive) and most residents park their cars along our
street, so visibility decreases while backing out of driveways and
it's harder to see children playing near the street.
I have seen many close calls with cars:und pedestrians on our
street. The few seconds that it requires to make a complete stop
at a stop sign may literally save someone's life! It will surely
decrease the rate of speed driven on our street. I encourage you
to approve the installation of stop signs on Camino Coronado at
our crosswalks. Thank you for listening to the voters.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Iverson
1026 Camino Coronado
Rohnert Park
Gregor A.-Nordin
1502 Golf Course Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707 - 584 -4633
June 27, 2000.
Honorable Vicki Vidak- Martinez, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
6750 Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dear Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Council:
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At its June 12, 2000, meeting the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
(SCTA) discussed the possibility of $10 million in new funds becoming available
for Highway 101 under the 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP). As a Rohnert Park taxpayer and 101 commuter, I requested that the
SCTA program that $10 million towards the construction of the Wilfred Ave.
Interchange.
The SCTA discussed the matter and indicated that the issue would return to
the Authority as soon as the California Transportation Commission (CTC) voted
to authorize the 2000 STIP Fund. The CTC voted to authorize that fund at its
June 14, 2000 meeting. It included $10 million targeted for Sonoma County.
In addition to the Wilfred Ave. Interchange there no doubt will be other projects
seeking the same money. Those might include funding to complete the Steele
Lane Interchange in Santa Rosa and to begin the Novato Narrows project south
of Petaluma. I urge the City Council to formally request of the SCTA that the
Sonoma County allocation of $10 million in the 2000 STIP Fund go to the
Wilfred Ave. Interchange project.
This is a tremendous opportunity for Rohnert Park to "jump start" the $30
million Wilfred Ave. Interchange Project. We are in a strong position to make
the case because the Wilfred project is positioned to move forward due to the
fact that the environmental review work is already paid for and under way.
That work is estimated to be completed by Cal Trans in late 2001.
Additionally, over $1 million in previous STIP funds have been allocated for
right -of -way acquisition. Money from the $10 million will allow the project
design work to be done which will enable the Wilfred Ave. Interchange project
to take the next step which is to pursue construction funds. Furthermore,
there is approximately an additional $1 million needed to complete the right -of-
way acquisitions.
In reviewing tonight's agenda I am concerned that this matter is not posted as
an "action" item. I believe that we need to act tonight because the SCTA meets
again on July 10th and our Council does not meet until the following day
July 11th.
The Wilfred Ave. Interchange is a critical transportation improvement project to
the citizens and taxpayers of Rohnert Park. This project can be delivered faster
than others on the 101 corridor. It will provide much needed relief to traffic
congestion, and will enhance vehicular safety on Highway 101 and in Rohnert
Park itself.
If the SCTA cannot commit the entire $10 million to the Wilfred Ave.
Interchange project, then I recommend that Rohnert Park request that any
remaining dollars from the 2000 STIP Fund be allocated to the Novato Narrows.
As you know, many of our residents commute south to San Francisco and
Marin County only to be squeezed and frustrated by the Narrows.
It is not everyday that the State of California delivers transportation dollars to
Sonoma County —let alone an additional $10 million. I think we need to seize
the opportunity and request the SCTA target the $10 million for the Wilfred
Ave. Interchange project.
l'
ordin
June 12, 2000
Mike Reilly, Chair
Sonoma County Transportation Authority
520 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 240
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Dear Chairman Reilly:
It has come to my attention that the SCTA will be discussing an issue related to
new funds available from the 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program
for possible use on Highway 101 at your meeting on June 12.
I would like to take this opportunity to urge the SCTA to commit the $10
million in 2000 STIP funds toward the construction of the Wilfred Avenue
Interchange. As you might know, this $30 million project is ready to go once
the environmental review work and project design work is completed.
The Wilfred Avenue Interchange is a critical transportation improvement
project to Rohnert Park and merits positive consideration by the SCTA for
available STIP funds. This project can be delivered quickly; it will provide much
needed relief to traffic congestion; and it will enhance safety on Highway 101.
The Wilfred Avenue Interchange Project is poised to move forward in part
because the environmental review work is already paid for and underway. That
work is estimated to be completed in late 2001. Over $1 million in STIP funds
is already allocated for right -of -way acquisition.
Money from the $10 million in the 2000 STIP will allow the design work to be
done which then will enable the Wilfred Avenue Interchange project to take the
next step which is to pursue construction funds.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to
working with you in securing the necessary funds for the Wilfred Avenue
Interchange Project.
TO: Joseph Netter, City Manage -ry! 4� x
FROM: Nancy Kaufman,
Planning & Communi Development Director
DATE: June 23, 2000
SUBJECT: REVISED Summary of General Plan Consultant
Expenditures
Attached is a revised summary of General Plan consultant expenditures.
The year -to -date expenditure for Vicki Hill's contract has been revised
downward from $89,945 to $79,032.. I had mistakenly included funds
expended for the Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan. The totals at the end of
the table have been revised accordingly,
(Note: The date has been changed to distinguish this version from the
last.)
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(Current and
General Plan and EIR
and Draft EIR have been circulated for
Previous)
Consultants
Costs include both
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$164,715 (new contract for
public review (public review period for
previous work on EIR
General Plan services; inc.
Draft EIR ended on 6/19/00); Consultants
current General Plan
Mundie & Assoc. work)
reviewing and preparing responses to
and
comments on the Draft General Plan and
services work
$47,965 (additional EIR
Draft EIR.
work for new General Plan- -
includes $32,000
contingency for all work)
$22,370 (contract amend. for
pref. Land Use Plan,
additonal mtgs.; Comm.
Design Element, visual sims,
& to finalize Gen'1 Plan)
$25,640 (contract amend. to
revise & reissue Draft EIR to
incorporate UGB/Housing
Element; work on
water /transportation sections;
prepare revised GP and EIR
text; & additional mtgs.)
Previous GP: $87,320
$87,320
Current GP: $260,690
$255,586
Total: $348,010
$342,906
June 23, 2000
General Plan
(Current)
General Plan
(Current)
June 23, 2000
Results Group
Public Participation and
Facilitation Consultant
Vicki Hill
Environmental Planning
Assoc.
Project Coordinator
�52S3,uuu (mcluaes warx
completed prior to contract
under a T &M agreement --
$8,544)
$9,000 (contract amend. to
provide additional consulting
services)
Current Total:
$92,000
$46,200 (original contract
amount)
$15,000 (added costs assoc.
w/ managing changes in
work effort)
$15,000 (added costs assoc.
w /extended project schedule
& add. work tasks)
$19,000 (added costs assoc.
w /extended project schedule
& add. work tasks)
Current Total:
$95,200
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$89,773
$79,032
participation process. Presently
facilitating Ad Hoc Committee meetings
and public meetings.
Developed General Plan Work Program;
assisted in developing public participation
process; and reviewing and supervising all
consultants work.
General Plan Crane Transportation $74,598 (previous)
(Current and Group --- -------
Previous)
$14,300 (original -new
contract)
$8,650 (contract amend. for
change in alternatives;
changes in LOS std., &fuel
consumption analysis)
$30,000 (contract amend. for
2 add. model runs;
intersections in Penngrove &
Cotati; revised DEIR; &
response -to- comments)
Previous GP: $74,598 $74,598
Current GP: $52,950 1 $34,348
Total: $127,548 1 $108,946
General Plan Lynn Goldberg $19,500 (original contract for
(Current) Housing Element & analysis
of "fair share" allocation)
June 23, 2000
$4,762.50 (contract amend.
for add. mtgs & revisions; &
response to HCD)
Current Total: $24,263 $20,513
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Prepared traffic analysis for Circulation
Element for both current and previous
General Plan.
Preparation of Housing Element and
coordination with ABAG and HCD
General Plan Illingworth & Rodkin, $6,500 (previous contrac
(Current and Inc.
Previous) Noise Consultants $3,000 (new contract)
Previous GP: $6,500
Current GP: $3,000
Total: $94
General Plan PES Environmental,Inc.
(Current) Groundwater Consultant $40,000
General Plan Hudson & Associates
(Previous) Public Facilitation $29,830
Consultant
General Plan
Margaret Sohagi of
(Previous)
Freilick, Kaufman, Fox &
$25,200
TOTAL OF APPROVED CONTRACTS
PREVIOUS
Sohagi Law Firm
TOTAL
I%'Fal% ax livid- -'.. --_ _ .
on both the current and previous General
Plan (new contract for current GP).
$6,500
$3,000
$9,500
Gathered data, prepared groundwater data,
$0 prepared groundwater section for the Draft
EIR and working on Response -to-
Comments
Conducted public outreach and facilitation
$29,830 process in preparation of the 1997
Community Summit and previous General
Plan.
Reviewed and advised on previous General
$25,200 Plan, most specifically the Housing Element
TOTALS: $223,448 $568,103 f $791,551 $705,700 -
*D &B are currently $7,775 over their current budget and are requesting a contract amendment of $17,075 to co ral Plan.
** All work completed except Response -to- Comments.
June 23, 2000 4
TOTAL EXPENDITURES TO DATE (CURRENT GP):
TOTAL OF APPROVED CONTRACTS
PREVIOUS
TO DATE:
CURRENT
TOTAL
TOTAL GP (CURRENT) (Bills Paid)
Dyett & Bahtia
$
87,320
$260,690
$348,010
$255,586*
The Results Group
$ 92,000
$ 92,000
$ 89,773
Vicki Hill
$ 95,200
$ 95,200
$ 79,032
Crane Transportation
$
74,598
$ 52,950
$127,548
$ 34,348
Lynn Goldberg
$ 24,263
$ 24,263
$ 20,513
Illingworth & Rodkin
$
6,500
$ 3,000
$ 9,500
$ 3,000
PES Environmental, Inc.
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
$ 29,830
.$ 0 **
$482,252 Total Expenditures to date (Current &
Hudson & Associates
Margaret Sohagi (law firm)
$
$
29,830
25,200.
$ 25,200
Previous): $223,448
TOTALS: $223,448 $568,103 f $791,551 $705,700 -
*D &B are currently $7,775 over their current budget and are requesting a contract amendment of $17,075 to co ral Plan.
** All work completed except Response -to- Comments.
June 23, 2000 4