2003/11/12 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
November 12, 2003
Wednesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council, the Community Development Commission,
and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date
in Regular Session for a regular meeting to commence at
6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall Council Chambers,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (3) Councilmember Spradlin; Vice Mayor Nordin;
and Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Late: (2) Councilmember Mackenzie, 6:10 p.m.;
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, 7:13 p.m.
Mayor Flores noted that Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez would arrive late for the meeting.
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session:
City Manager Leivo, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, and Civil Engineer Jenkins.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
Mayor Flores adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:02 p.m. to consider:
Personnel Matters
1. Performance Evaluation: City Manager
2. Annual Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
Real Estate Negotiations
Potential purchase of property
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REGULAR SESSION: Mayor Flores reconvened Regular Session
at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Flores called attention to the November 2nd
celebration at the Cotati Veterans' Building, honoring
Andrew Bulleri for achieving the status of Eagle Scout
in the Boy Scouts. The Mayor also called forward
Patrick Kaley- Butler, another new Eagle Scout, and his
parents Kim and Bill, to present Patrick with a
proclamation congratulating him for his achievement.
Mayor Flores noted that Patrick will be installed as Eagle
Scout in a Court of Honor held November 22nd at the
Veterans' Hall in Cotati. Patrick shared brief comments.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported that formal Performance Evaluations
for the City Manager and City Attorney will be done at the
first meeting in January, 2004. He also noted that real
estate matters were not discussed.
2. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc., Jennifer Wong, Vice President, Legislative
Representative: Highlights of Ms. Wong's report
included updates on the Board of Trustees vote on
budget revisions, the two SSU racehorses, and
Hip Hop Awareness Month activities; announcement for
Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week, November 17 -21.
Mayor Flores noted that he will report at the Academic
Senate next Thursday, November 20.
3. 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, limited to 3 -5 minutes per
appearance and a 30- minute total time limit.
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1. Bonnie Black, 1065 Hawthorne, was recognized and asked
that Council and staff reconsider any intentions to
eliminate the off -leash dog times at Golis Park. She
reviewed Council minutes regarding the creation of the
off -leash times at Golis Park, and she outlined the
numerous ways the Best Friends Canine Club (BFCC) has
been an asset to G Park. Ms. Black SUBMITTED her
comments and the BFCC roster and new member packet for
Council review. Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he
would be bringing up the status of the Dog Park at Golis
Park under "Matters from /for Council."
2. Anita Felton, Rohnert Park, was recognized and stated
that a flier recently sent to residents of Rohnert Park
regarding Councilmember Mackenzie and the casino should
be openly addressed by City staff. She added that no
member of the community should be treated in such a
manner.
At this time, Councilmember Mackenzie SUBMITTED a copy of
his fingerprint to City Attorney Strauss, and he
DISTRIBUTED AND READ a letter addressed to City Attorney
Strauss regarding a request for counsel advice per the
flier and demanding a retraction of the flier by former
Mayor Jack Buchanan. Said letter is ATTACHED TO THE
ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES. Mayor Flores reminded
Councilmember Mackenzie that he could state his case at the
appropriate time on the agenda.
3. Lawrence Watts, 1345 Southwest Boulevard, No. F, was
recognized and called attention to the rejection of his
claim against the City in regard to an accident he had
on East Cotati Avenue near Bodway in which poorly placed
reflector poles caused him to hit a concrete median. He
asked that the City and its contractors make a better
effort to denote construction sites around approaches to
concrete medians. Mayor Flores and City Manager Leivo
briefly commented on the claims process.
4. Lawrence F. Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and
held up various articles and fliers, noting that the
fight against the casino will continue. He implored the
people /organizations who support the casino to think
about the casino's impact on all of the families in
Rohnert Park.
5. Suzanne Lawrence, 1416 Gold Way, was recognized and
expressed her support for the Best Friends Canine Club
to stay at Golis Park, noting that members of the club
are also stewards of Golis Park.
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6. Loy Rayos, 4759 Fairway Drive, was recognized and
urged Council to request a percentage from the
casino's gross in the MOU with the Graton Rancheria.
4. WASTE MANAGEMENT ITEMS:
1. Presentation by Ken Wells, Integrated Waste Manager:
Mr. Wells shared the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Recommendations of the Garbage Subcommittee:
Councilmembers Spradlin and Mackenzie discussed the
Subcommittee's recommendation to approve the two
resolutions and to encourage the Mayor of Petaluma
to approve a Joint Powers Agency to deal with waste
management issues. Councilmember Mackenzie
recommended re- naming the Garbage Subcommittee
the Solid Waste Management Subcommittee.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez arrived at 7:13 p.m.
3. Staff /City Attorney comments, if any: City Manager
Leivo shared brief comments.
4. Public Comments: None.
5. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolutions for Adoption:
2003 -263 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SONOMA COUNTY
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2003 -263 was ADOPTED.
2003 -264 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF SONOMA COUNTY
AND SONOMA COUNTY FOR A JOINT POWERS AGENCY TO
DEAL WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2003 -264 was ADOPTED with
DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to send a copy of approved
Resolution 2003 -264 to the City of Petaluma.
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6. Presentation by Connie Cloak, C2 Alternative
Services - Update on Multifamily and Commercial
Recycling Education: Ms. Cloak shared comments
on the success of local recycling education, and she
introduced a new member of C2 Alternative Services,
U.C. Berkeley graduate Alexis Petru.
Councilmember Mackenzie thanked Ms. Cloak for C21s
recent presentation to Rohnert Park A.M.
5. TRANSPORTATION ITEMS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
November 3, 2003, meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie
reported on the following matters: (1) Major
presentation on the Wilfred Interchange design
alternatives; California's new governor and
transportation issues; workshop on Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) Transportation
Plan 2030; MTC to consider each jurisdiction's
recommendations at December 8 meeting in terms of
establishing general direction for their planning
efforts; and REQUEST FOR COUNCIL INPUT on Director
Healy's letter for the December 8 meeting.
2. Wilfred Avenue /Golf Course Drive Interchange Design -
Consideration of Highway 101 High- Occupancy Vehicle
(HOV) Project, Rohnert Park Expressway to Santa Rosa
Avenue alternatives - Includes reconfiguring the
Wilfred Avenue Interchange:
a. Presentation by Caltrans (California Department of
Transportation): Rodney Noda, Project Engineer
for Caltrans, and Rey B. Centeno, Regional Project
Manager for Caltrans, shared the contents of the
Staff Report. Councilmember Mackenzie noted that
Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit's (SMART) Railroad
Siting staff would like to make a presentation to
the Council at the next Council meeting.
b. Staff Report - Review and consideration of
alternatives: City Manager Leivo commented on the
Staff Report and shared staff's recommendation of
Alternative 2 -B.
c. Public Comments: Mayor Flores called forward
members of the public interested in speaking on
this matter.
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1. Chris Krier,_ Santa Rosa, was recognized and asked about
accommodations for bicyclists in the Wilfred Interchange
designs. Caltrans staff and Councilmember Mackenzie
responded.
Council Discussion /Direction: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, a motion approve staff's
recommendation of Alternative 2 -B as outlined in
the Staff Report was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
d. Staff Report on Funding Prioritization -
Consideration of response to SCTA Director Mike
Healy letter requesting the Authority to
re- examine the priority of and funding for the
Wilfred Interchange Project: City Manager Leivo
and Mayor Flores summarized the contents of the
Staff Report.
e. Public Comments: None.
Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to send the
draft letter opposing Director Healy's
proposed de- funding of the Wilfred Interchange
project, and as outlined in the Staff Report,
under the Mayor's signature, was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED. Mayor Flores added that he will
speak to Petaluma Councilmember and SCTA
Chairman Healy at tomorrow's Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association meeting regarding
this matter.
3. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
Transportation Plan 2030, Updating the Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP):
a. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo and
Councilmember Mackenzie shared the contents of the
Staff Report.
b. Public Comments: None.
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Council Discussion /Direction: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to support the
City Manager's recommendation of a three - pronged
approach (transit, road habilitation, and local -
discretion projects) to transportation funding
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Councilmember Mackenzie
requested that City Manager Leivo attend the
December 8 meeting of MTC. Mayor Flores DIRECTED
the City Manager to make a written presentation of
his recommendations.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Flores acknowledged the Boy Scouts in the audience
who are working on their government merit badges. He
asked them to share any comments, and he expressed the
Council's willingness to help them in their efforts.
6. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board - Consideration
of appointment for vacancy of two -year term to expire
December 31, 2004:
Council action to fill vacancy due to resignation of
Laurie Heanue on October 28, 2003: Upon MOTION by
Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, a motion to appoint Len Carlson to
the Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board as Mayor
Flores' recommendation for a two -year term to expire
December 31, 2004, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - Consideration
of accepting resignation from Commissioner with a
two -year term to expire December 31, 2004:
Council action accepting resignation from Ann
Kennedy: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie,
seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to
accept the resignation of Ann Kennedy from the Senior
Citizens' Advisory Commission and to advertise said
vacancy was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. Council review of terms to expire December 31, 2003,
and consideration of sending letter to current
members inquiring about interest in being
re- appointed:
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Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT STAFF to send letters to current Commission/
Committee /Board members, inquiring about interest in
being re- appointed.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Advisory Committee (WAC), November 3, 2003,
meeting: Mayor Flores shared comments on the
impairment issue and the MOU. City Manager Leivo
and Councilmember Mackenzie discussed the
groundwater basin studies underway.
2. Other informational reports, if any: None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were
discussed.
9. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule for Selection of 2004 Officers: Mayor
Flores indicated that he will schedule the
selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor at the next
Council meeting on November 25, 2003.
2. Council Policies on travel, cell phones, telephone
calling cards: Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
a motion to AGENDIZE the matter of Council policies
on travel, cell phones, and telephone calling cards
for the Council meeting of November 25, 2003, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. Policy on Rotation of Mayor: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Mackenzie to agendize consideration of
the policy on rotation of the mayor for the
November 25, 2003, Council meeting. Said motion
DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mayor Flores DIRECTED
City Manager Leivo to provide Councilmembers with a
copy of the resolution regarding rotation of the
mayor.
4. Naming Joseph D. Netter as Honorary Citizen: A
MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie to honor
Joseph D. Netter as an Honorary Citizen. Said
motion DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mayor Flores
indicated that he would speak to Mr. Netter himself.
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5. Rohnert Park Disposal performance: Councilmember
Mackenzie discussed two ongoing problems his
household has had with Rohnert Park Disposal: (1) The
timing of pick -ups in his neighborhood; (2)
Replacement of broken /defective recycling bins.
City Manager Leivo recommended working directly with
RP Disposal customer services, and then, if the
matter is not resolved, contacting Assistant City
Manager Donley or Finance Director Lipitz. Mayor
Flores called forward Rick Powell, President of
RP Disposal.
Rick Powell, President of RP Disposal, was recognized and
recommended that Councilmember Mackenzie contact him
directly if customer service cannot resolve the issues. He
also noted that he has regular meetings with City Manager
Leivo, and Councilmember Mackenzie requested that the
following two matters be considered at the next regular
meeting: (1) Ending the operators' collection line on
Gladstone Way; (2) Full replacement of bins with no lids.
6. Request support for resolutions by cities for federal
legislation amending the Restoration Act of Federated
Indians of Graton Rancheria being considered at
November 13, 2003, Mayors' & Councilmembers' General
meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he will
be at tomorrow's Mayors' & Councilmembers' General
meeting and that he will continue his involvement in
supporting the resolutions calling for federal
legislation amending the Restoration Act of the
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. He noted that
the City is precluded from voting on any such
resolutions due to the MOU it entered into with the
Graton Rancheria.
7. Status of Dog Park at Golis Park in relationship to
Dog Park at Roberts Lake Road: Councilmember
Mackenzie expressed concern that the Golis Park Dog
Park might be eliminated. City Manager Leivo stated
that there has been a misunderstanding and that the
Dog Park at Golis Park will remain there. He also
noted that Assistant City Manager Donley is in charge
of dog park matters.
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8. Other informational items, if any:
a. Flier about Councilmember Mackenzie and the
casino: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez responded
to the flier about Councilmember Mackenzie's
involvement in bringing the casino to Rohnert Park
and his subsequent letter to the City Attorney
by indicating that she found the message of the
flier to be accurate. She commented (1) on the
intense pressure she and other Councilmembers have
been under throughout the course of the casino
meetings, and (2) on Councilmember Mackenzie's
reaction when he was not selected to be on the
subcommittee that negotiated with the Tribe, as
well as his subsequent actions. Councilmember
Mackenzie clarified his original suggestion to
locate a casino in Rohnert Park, and he stated
that he will continue to oppose the process that
led to the MOU with the Graton Rancheria Tribe.
b. Memorial for Steve Rucker, Novato firefighter:
Vice Mayor Nordin indicated that he participated
in the memorial for the fallen firefighter who
died fighting the fires in Southern California.
He expressed his gratitude at seeing four Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers representing the City.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Rotary Centennial Project Report (Rohnert Park
Expressway Median Landscaping Project): City Manager
Leivo gave an oral report on the project, and he
indicated Councilmembers can volunteer to help with
said project by contacting Becky Rishe at the
Rotary Club.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Councilmember Mackenzie announced a workshop on
transportation at Sonoma State University this Saturday,
November 15, 2003, from 9:00 till 4:30. Topics include
increasing ridership on public transportation, public
policy issues, and alternative transportation vehicles.
2. Animal Shelter Renovations - Consideration of cost
increase: City Manager Leivo shared the contents of
the Staff Report.
Council Discussion /Action: Council CONCURRED with
the Staff Report.
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3. Other informational items, if any: None.
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11. 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 - OCTOBER 28, 2003
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,335,180.76
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$58,181.74
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
JULY 31, 2003, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -265 INCREASING PAYMENT FOR SPAY /NEUTER SERVICES
2003 -266 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR TINTING WINDOWS
AT PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
2003 -267 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR WATER - MONITORING
SERVICES
2003 -268 RATIFICATION OF TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -13 WITH
WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
BENICIA POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO.
2003 -08
2003 -269 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BENICIA POOL
FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003 -08
2003 -270 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER NO.
2003 -03 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF CITY'S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
2003 -271 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -12 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, BURTON AVENUE RECREATION BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002 -02
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2003 -272 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION,
SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE III, PROJECT NO.
2003 -06
2003 -273 RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANSPORTATION, INC., FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A PARKING STUDY FOR THE
PACIFIC THEATERS CENTER
2003 -274 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DON
DAVIS, DDS, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERTAINING
TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK'S SELF - INSURED DENTAL
PLAN
2003 -275 UPDATING CERTAIN JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CHANGING
THE UNIT DESIGNATION FOR TWO POSITION
CLASSIFICATIONS
2003 -276 AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF CITY
CLERK AS STIPULATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 705
2003 -277 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LAWRENCE P. WATTS (RE
AUTO DAMAGE FROM ALLEGED IMPROPERLY MARKED
CONSTRUCTION SITE)
E. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
NO. 706 REZONING ONE (1) PARCEL TOTALLING .35 ACRE LOCATED
ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF SANTA DOROTEA CIRCLE
BETWEEN DORIAN DRIVE AND DAVIS CIRCLE AND MORE
PRECISELY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER
143- 640 -001 FROM PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
(P -1) TO LOW - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -L)
NO. 707 REZONING ONE (1) PARCEL TOTALLING .57 ACRE LOCATED
AT 6750 COMMERCE BOULEVARD AND MORE PRECISELY
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 143- 380 -014 FROM
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (P -1) TO HIGH -
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -H)
F. APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF BETH LIDSTER AS DEPUTY CITY
CLERK: NOTICE ATTACHED TO ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES
G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
CDC RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -18 APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE
SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR
OWNER- OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Consent Calendar, as
outlined in the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward.
1. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was recognized and
discussed his Freedom of Information Act records request
of the City for all documents regarding the casino and
particularly records of negotiations with the Federated
Indians of the Graton Rancheria. He spoke about his
work with four anti - casino groups, and he asked the
Council to allow the referendum per the MOU to happen.
He also asked the Councilmembers to reconsider their
perceptions of the future of the City, and he pledged to
raise legal fees, if necessary, to continue fighting
the casino.
Mayor Flores indicated that casino documents available to
the Council will be provided to Mr. Worthington. City
Manager Leivo stated that all casino materials have been
provided to Mr. Worthington. Councilmember Mackenzie
commented that the MOU should have been debated section by
section.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the
meeting at approximately 9:21 p.m.
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Subject : Opinion on Political Hit Piece Received
Thursday November 6"', 2003
Memo to City Attorney Strauss 1
Ms Strauss,
Last week on the above date I received the attached flier from former Mayor Jack
Buchanan. This piece has been sent to all residents of this city as far as I can ascertain. ✓ r '
I believe this represents a blatant effort on the part of someone who has contributed to
campaigns of at least two sitting councilmembers , to influence the process now under
way in this city to recall 4 councilmembers.
Given this circumstance and the direct attack represented by this mailer, I am asking
you as city attorney to advise me as to my recourse under law to the deliberate alteration
of a public document, to wit, the email on page 2 of this flyer. At the bottom of the page
my normal AOL signature block has been erased and a fake block substituted in which I
am identified as Jack and the RP zip code is wrongly given as 94926. Also the font has
been changed.
I also would like to know about the reportability under law of this expenditure clearly
more than $1000 and clearly associated with the possible recall of 4 councilmembers.
In addition I am demanding , by copy of this memo , a retraction of this flyer by
Buchanan and a mailed retraction to each resident who received this piece. Many citizens
have told me they regard the blatant publicizing of our address and phone # a violation, in
their minds, of appropriate behaviour at the very least. The fact that it was deliberately
interfered with raise grave suspicions in my mind as the character of at least our former
mayor and of the councilmembers he so obviously favours .
It was mailed , I believe, to coincide with the belated approval of recall signature
petitions by our City Manager, Carl Leivo.
I look forward to a speedy respon
Sincere y ,
Jake M ckenzie
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DATE: November 12, 2003
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS DEPUTY CITY CLERK
for the City of Rohnert Park
Notice is hereby given that Beth Lidster is appointed Deputy City Clerk
effective November 13 2003 . This appointment shall continue until
canceled by the City Manager/ City Clerk or the City Council and is for the
purpose of administrative duties in the Office of the City Manager/ City Clerk,
including designated duties in the absence of the City Manager /City Clerk;
issuing nomination papers and other election related activities.
Carl Eric Leivo, City Manager (Date)
Attach Original to 11/12/03 City Council Minutes
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I SS:
FOR THE OFFICE OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City ®f R®hnert Park
I, Beth Lidster , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all
enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely,
without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge
the duties upon which I am about to enter.
(Signature)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
- -- -day of
2003
(Signature)
Carl Eric Leivo City Manager/City Clerk
(Name /Title)
Attach Original to 11/12/03 City Council Minutes
cc: Human Resources
City's Policy Binder: Cie Manager 410.6
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