2003/09/23 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 23, 2003
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council and the Community Development Commission
met this date in Regular Session for a regular meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Spreckels Performing Arts
Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:03 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was not recited.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Mackenzie, Spradlin and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Nordin; and
Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City
Manager Leivo, City Attorney Strauss, Director Public
Safety Bullard, Deputy City Clerk Hauff, and Managing
Di.rector'Performing Arts Center McDougall.
1. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Anita Felton re Citizens Against the Casino:
Ms. Felton expressed concerns that the City Council
has not been doing enough to stop the proposed
casino next to Rohnert Park. She reiterated concerns
about the casino's impacts on traffic, crime, and
local businesses. She urged the Council to fight
the casino with the same vigor as those who opposed
the proposed site at Highway 37.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law, The
Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a comment
may do so at this time. No members of the public came
forward.
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3. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc_, Jennifer Wong,-Vice President, Legislative
Representative: Ms. Wong was not present.
4. RESORT - CASINO MATTERS:
1. Staff Report on Negotiation Meetings: City Attorney
Strauss gave a brief oral report on the negotiation
meetings, and she discussed the applicability of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
terms of the proposed casino.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Manager Leivo announced that copies of the 9/23/03
Draft of the "Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Rohnert Park, California, and the
Federated Indians of the Craton Rancheria" were being
DISTRIBUTED to members of the audience.
2. Council Ad Hoc Committee Report and Recommendations:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Mayor-Flores shared
the highlights of the proposed MOU with the Craton
Rancheria, which includes the following: One -time
payment of $2.664 million to the City at the start of
the project, $5 million a year to the City in 12
monthly installments, $2 million a year to the Craton
Rancheria Charitable Foundation for the City,
financial assistance and cooperation in several road -
widening projects, $2.25 million to build a new west -
side Public Safety headquarters, $350,000 for a new
City fire truck, $410,000 for new police cars, and a
$700,000 contribution to fund a program to fight
gangs and criminal activity in the City.
Councilmember Mackenzie voiced his objection to the Ad Hoc
Subcommittee's insistence on closed -door meetings since
his request in July that such meetings be open to the
public. He also expressed dissatisfaction with receiving
the more detailed draft MOU at the beginning of this
evening's meeting. He asked the Councilmembers what the
rush was in placing the Resort - Casino matter on the
agenda and requesting Council direction and /or action.
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3. Public Comments: Mayor Flores initially called
forward Greg Sarris of the Graton Rancheria Tribal
Council to share additional comments regarding the
proposed MOU. Mr. Sarris discussed (1) the illegal
termination of his tribe's reservation in the
19501s; (2) the unprecedented revenue - sharing
agreement with the City, which, he noted, would be
the Indians' money, not the Nevada investors' money;
and (3) the chance to create a history of cooperation
between Indians and non - Indians.
Mayor Flores reminded members of the audience to be
respectful of opposing points of view during the public
comment period.
The following members of the public submitted speaker
cards and came forward to express their views about
the proposed hotel /casino /resort:
SUPPORT 1. Greg Sarris, Graton Rancheria•Tribal Council
OPPOSE 2. Tim Smith, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
SUPPORT 3. Michael Mac McCaffry, 18 Frederick Drive
OPPOSE 4. Tim Danesi, 6400 Meadow Pines Road, mentioned
October 14 Rohnert Park Historical Society
meeting; Mayor Flores DIRECTED Mr. Danesi to
meet with City Manager Leivo for assistance
OPPOSE 5. Shawn Kilat, 1374 Rebecca Way
SUPPORT 6. Len Carlson, Rohnert Park
SUPPORT 7. Bill Scott, 620 Sunset Parkway
SUPPORT 8. Tom Thunderhorse, 7533 Bobbie Way
OPPOSE 9. Ed Casey, O.W.L. Foundation, P.O. Box 127,
Penngrove
10. Jeff Steinbach, Windsor, not present
OPPOSE 11. H.R. Downs, O.W.L. Foundation, P.O. Box 127,
Penngrove
OPPOSE 12. Jonathan Krive, Petaluma
OPPOSE 13. Chris Krive, Petaluma
SUPPORT 14. Anaqual Cobe
SUPPORT 15. Dina One Heart Gilio, 6891 Avenida Cala
OPPOSE 16. Catherine Y. Fard, 7482 Monique Place
OPPOSE 17. Evelyn Schneckloth, 6365 San Benito Way
SUPPORT 18. Bob Blick, 426 Floral Way
SUPPORT 19. John Walsh, 1706 Corby Avenue, Santa Rosa
SUPPORT 20. Jim Kohn, 1044 Eleanor Avenue
OPPOSE 21. Debbie K. Clarkson, 510 Corte Naranja
SUPPORT 22. Seamus Seanachaoi, 207 Southwest Boulevard
SUPPORT 23. Kate Hart, 24759 Highway 1, Marshall
SUPPORT 24. Ray McAnally, 6042 Donna Court
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Gerard Guidice, 7396 Circle Drive, SUBMITTED
recall documents to City Manager Leivo for
Mayor Flores, Vice Mayor Nordin, and
Councilmembers Spradlin and Vidak- Martinez
Al Kottman, 7343 Castille Court
Maurice Fredericks, 6950 Commerce Boulevard
Linda Lamb, 5734 Dexter Circle
Mary Moore, P.O. Box 296, Occidental
Laura Stevens, 1814 Hobbie Lane, Santa Rosa
Bridget Schneider, 1542 Garfield. Court
James E. Smuck, 190 Alma Avenue, not present
Art Tanton, 207 Southwest Boulevard
Steve Benjamin, 2525 Cleveland Avenue, Suite B,
Santa Rosa
Eleanor Dominguez, 429 West 8th Street
Rita Carillo, 429 West 8th Street
Gloria Armstrong, P.O. Box 14428 Santa Rosa
Janet Hayes, 1415 Roman Drive
Karen Johnston, 1458 Parkway Drive, not present
Tish Rojas, 101 Enterprise Drive, not present
Karl Moldren, 1250 Holly Avenue
Mary Zaft, 5325 Eunice Street
Pam Miller, Primrose Avenue, Santa Rosa
Frank Ross
Joe Boyle, 1372 Mattice Lane
Bill Adams, 716 Brett Avenue, not present
Jane A. Eldridge, 5305 Gilchrest Road,
Sebastopol
Manfred Meister, 4391 Hessel Road, Sebastopol
Seth Newton, Berkeley
Rafael Arellanes, Petaluma, not present
Jovita Resendiz, Rohnert Park, not present
Ann Sumner, 851 Santa Dorotea, not present
Jamie Thompson
Isaura Donaire, not present
Dawn Silveira, 1325 Gold Way
Lynn Francisco, 128 Saratoga Court
Danny Vasquez, 1381 Windsor River Road
Gabriel Gabaldon, Rohnert Park
David Hardy, 1418 Parkway, SUBMITTED letter
to Councilmembers re General Plan
inconsistencies
Paul Hornback, 7378 Carriage Court
Denise Hawley
Alfredo Sanchez, 2525 Mark West Road
Teresa Johnson, P.O. Box 701
Michael Racho, 676 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa
John Metras, 7659 Isabel Drive, Cotati
Lawrence R. Wiesnev, 50 Santa Rosa Avenue,
No. 306
Karen Hudson, 7816 Medallion Way
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68. Matt Brown, not present
OPPOSE 69. Ron Sondergaard, 8355 Elphick Road
SUPPORT 70. M. Wayne Thush, 4400 Hollingsworth Court
OPPOSE 71. Andrea Ouse, 1190 El Camino Real, Colma
OPPOSE 72. Chris Worthington, 7404 Mitchell Drive
OPPOSE 73. David Christensen, 2827 Red Tail Street,
Santa Rosa
OPPOSE 74. Diana McMackin
OPPOSE 75. Constance Steinbach, 9511 Lazy Creek Drive
SUPPORT 76. Loy C. Rayos, 4759 Fairway Drive
OPPOSE 77. John DeLair, 46 Verde
OPPOSE 78. Lynne Conde, Rohnert Park
79. Conrad Silva, 435 Umland Drive, Santa Rosa,
not present
OPPOSE 80. Amy Ahandtu, 5729 Dexter Circle
SUPPORT 81. Alice McAdams, 2 Ann Street
OPPOSE 82. William Conde, 5732 Dexter Circle
83. Andrea Delgado, Rohnert Park, not present
OPPOSE 84. Betty Ann Gould
Highlights of the public speakers' comments and questions
in support /opposition included the following:
*Public schools are supported by the Lottery
*Casino does not comply with local land use plans
*Recalls only appropriate in cases of corruption,
law - breaking
*Casino- related Council meetings should be taped and
preserved for Rohnert Park's history
*Casino negotiations represent serious disconnect between
Councilmembers and those who elected them
*Word "sovereign" should be removed from all agreements
with the Tribe
*Citizens should wait to hear the facts, should be
skeptical of the ominous predictions
*Union jobs have already been negotiated with the Tribe,
will prevent discrimination
*What are citizens going to do about their youngsters
who are in gangs?
*Concern that Tribe will start pumping water; issues with
federal water rights on proven groundwater overdraft area
*Where are the educational, health, and housing aspects
of the Tribe's new reservation?
*European - Americans should not be asking the Indians if
they will take care of the environment in light of
their own environmental record
*Compulsive gamblers can be drains on local economies
*For Indians self - determination is an issue of justice
after systematic suppression of their history
*Opponents opposed to location of casino, not Indian race
*Busloads of old ladies do not carry guns to casinos
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*Suggestion of a permanent collection of Miwok cultural
artifacts at the new library in Rohnert Park
*Resort- casino plans have no designated tribal center,
basket - makers garden
*The jobs you help create may be your own
*Council must reject MOU and fight furtherance of casino
*Future of Rohnert Park being sold to Las - Vegas -style
organization for $200 million
*Construction -jobs are only short -term
*Traffic in casino area will force some to shop in
Santa Rosa
*Council should have made process more open to public
*Shall we close all the bars and stop growing grapes
in Wine Country?
*No one asked the Indians if they wanted to be put on
reservations
*Indians are citizens of Sonoma County, standing up for
economic justice /development
*City Council did not have to go out and invite the
Tribe to the area
*Cows cause a great deal of damage to local land
*Proposition 1A should be repealed
*Family community should be supporting union jobs
*Recommendation to spend casino revenues on more public
transportation, nursing services in public schools
*Concern re decreased home values, reneging of union deals
*There is nowhere Native Americans will ever be completely
welcomed
*City should solve existing problems first
*Reconsider Highway 37 site
*Citizens must accept what democracy has handed them in
terms of Proposition 1A and the State Lottery
4. Policy Direction from Council and /or Action on
Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations:
Councilmembers shared their perspectives. Vice Mayor
Nordin noted that Councilmembers could not vote against
a casino. Councilmember Spradlin cited past citywide
controversies over various construction projects.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez defended location of a
sovereign nation outside of Rohnert Park and outlined
the steps leading up to tonight's draft MOU. Mayor
Flores discussed the Council's responsibility to
negotiate with the Tribe. Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Nordin, a motion
(1) to approve the recommendations of the Ad Hoc
Committee and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Rohnert Park and the
Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria, was APPROVED 4 -1
with Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting.
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Councilmember Mackenzie expressed his dissatisfaction at
this evening's process as follows: (1) He indicated the
resort - casino matter should have been agendized for a
full Council discussion back in July and August as he
had requested of City Manager Leivo and Mayor Flores;
(2) He noted that he will file a complaint with the
Sonoma County Grand Jury to investigate the Council's
procedures in framing the MOU; and (3) He stated that
he will work on higher governmental levels to get
legislation in Congress to curb the current sovereign -
state status of Indian tribes.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at 10:37 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the full Council at
10:55 p.m.
5. "SAVING LOCAL DEMOCRACY" PLAN - CONSIDERATION TO SUPPORT
STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL
BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY DIVERT, CONFISCATE, SHIFT OR
OTHERWISE TAKE FUNDS TRADITIONALLY USED TO FINANCE
LOCAL SERVICES - AT THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2003, LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES' ANNUAL CONFERENCE, CITY DELEGATES
VOTED UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR THIS LOCAL PROTECTION
INITIATIVE:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comment: None.
3. City Attorney review of rules for working on ballot
measure campaign: City Attorney Strauss shared
brief comments.
4. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -218 SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO
REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT
MAY TAKE LOCAL TAX FUNDS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2003 -218 was ADOPTED.
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6. PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM -
CONSIDERATION OF PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM:
1. Presentation by Tom Bullard, Director of Public
Safety: Director Public Safety Bullard
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the contents of the
Staff Report, "Building a Safe Rohnert Park: A
Short -Term Plan." Director Bullard responded to
Council questions about the number of officers
for the program, funding, and the Copeland Creek
bike path.
2. Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Upon MOTION
by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, a motion to endorse and support the
Neighborhood Enforcement Team concept was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
7. PUBLIC SAFETY MATTER - SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND (SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR CONTINUED
FUNDING OF THE MULTI- AGENCY GANG ENFORCEMENT TEAM
(MAGNET):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores opened the Public
Hearing at 11:17 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in speaking on this matter, Mayor
Flores closed the Public Hearing at 11:17 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -219 APPROVING THE 2003 -04 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) EXPENDITURE
PLAN (FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE MULTI- AGENCY
GANG ENFORCEMENT TEAM PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINEE PROGRAM)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 2003 -219 was ADOPTED.
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8. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS - CONSIDERATION OF
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR (1) THE PER CAPITA
GRANT PROGRAM AND (2) THE ROBERTI- Z'BERG- HARRIS BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN
AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
ACT OF 2002:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report and responded to a Council
question about per capita allocations.
2. Council Discussion /Action: (Per State regulations, a
roll call vote is required for both resolutions.)
Resolutions for Adoption:
2003 -220 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER
CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002
and
2003 -221 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ROBERTI-Z'BERG- HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT
OF 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY ROLL
CALL VOTE, readings were waived and Resolution Nos.
2003 -220 and 2003 -221 were SEPARATELY AND CONSECUTIVELY
ADOPTED.
EMERGENCY ITEM:
City Manager Leivo shared the contents of the Staff
Report regarding Purchase Option Agreements with Burbank
Housing.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to declare consideration
of CDC Resolution 2003 -14 an emergency item due to time
constraints was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
At the request of Councilmember Mackenzie, staff expressed
a preference for Option 2. Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Nordin, a motion to
DIRECT STAFF to follow Option 2 as outlined in the Staff
Report per CDC Resolution 2003 -14 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -14 APPROVING A PURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT AND
INSTRUCTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE THE DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS
143- 051 -063 AND 143 -051 -064 (450 CITY HALL DRIVE)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and CDC Resolution 2003 -14 was ADOPTED.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Issues Subcommittee, September 16, 2003,
meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Flores
shared brief updates on the following items:
monitoring system, settlement with Penngrove,
interest in seeking reparations for accidental
clear - cutting of section of Copeland Creek,
Collector 6, and water meters.
2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA),
September 17, 2003, meeting: Councilmember
Mackenzie gave a brief updates on the Joint Powers
Agreement, the Integrated Plan for Sonoma County,
and Energy Commission grant monies.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Flores announced that Vice Mayor Nordin left the
meeting at 11:35 p.m. due to a family medical emergency.
3. Water Advisory Committee (WAC), September 22, 2003,
meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Flores
were not able to attend said meeting.
4. Other, if any: None.
10. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were
discussed.
11. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
No matters were raised by the Councilmembers.
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12. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in
the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,738,639.84
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$20,404.33
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -222 OBSERVING OCTOBER 6 -10, 2003, AS "LAWSUIT ABUSE
AWARENESS WEEK"
2003 -223 OBSERVING OCTOBER 20 -25, 2003, AS "WORLD
POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK"
2003 -224 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER, 2003, AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH"
2003 -225 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES AT
THE SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
2003 -226 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE
FOR CITY BUILDINGS /FACILITIES
2003 -227 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR PORTABLE AND MOBILE
RADIOS
2003 -228 REAFFIRMING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WEITZ GOLF
INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PRACTICE RANGE RENOVATION,
FOXTAIL GOLF COURSE, PROJECT NO. 2003 -16
2003 -229 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BURTON AVENUE RECREATION
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2002 -02
2003 -230 REJECTING THE BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO RE- ADVERTISE IN SPRING, 2004, FOR THE
BENICIA PARK BASKETBALL COURT PROJECT NO. 2003 -09
2003 -231 CALL FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN
RAMPS PHASE III PROJECT NO. 2003 -06
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2003 -232 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -07 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND
MULTI- FAMILY METER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2003 -03
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to approve the
Consent Calendar, as outlined in the meeting's agenda,
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Nordin absent.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Tina Davalos, YWCA of Sonoma County, was recognized and,
along with another representative from the YWCA, thanked
Council for Resolution 2003 -224 which proclaims October,
2003, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." They
noted that domestic violence does occur in Sonoma
County, and they called attention to various projects
and displays that will be in the County throughout
October for "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
2. Debbie K. Clarkson, 510 Corte Naranja, was recognized
and stated that she does not want Rohnert Park to
become a tourist destination with a resort - casino.
She used the City of Sonoma as an example of the
frustration of locals when their city becomes a
tourist destination.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the
meeting at approximately 11:40 p.m.
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Certified Shorthand Reporter
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Armando Flores
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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