2003/11/25 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
November 25, 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 Rohnert Park City Hall Council
Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor
Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Spradlin and Vidak- Martinez;
Vice Mayor Nordin; and Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Late: (1) Councilmember Mackenzie, 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Flores noted that Councilmember Mackenzie 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, Civil Engineer Jenkins, and Senior
Engineering Technician Pedroncelli.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
Mayor Flores adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:01 p.m. to consider:
Real Estate Negotiations
. Potential purchase of property
REGULAR SESSION: Mayor Flores reconvened Regular Session
at 6:15 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
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1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported that Council directed City Manager
Leivo to proceed with the proposed real estate
negotiations.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation by Deb Padia, Franchise Compliance
Specialist of Comcast, North Bay Area, Western
Division re Progress Report on Rebuild: Ms. Padia
had not arrived at this time in the meeting.
2. Presentation by Phil Erickson, President of
Community Design & Architecture, re SMART Rail
Planning Project Update: Lillian Hames and Phil
Erickson DISTRIBUTED a brochure and facts sheet
for SMART and reviewed a slide show presentation
covering a system -wide overview and station area
overview for SMART. Mr. Erickson also shared
comments on Transit - Oriented Development (TOD) and
Pedestrian- Oriented Development (PeD). The SMART
representatives then responded to Council inquiries
about funding, ridership forecasts, the train
corridor, mixed -use stations, and station sites.
Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE consideration of a
station site for Rohnert Park at the next Council
meeting on December 9, 2003.
1. Presentation by Deb Padia, Franchise Compliance
Specialist of Comcast, North Bay Area, Western
Division re Progress Report on Rebuild: [Out of
order.] Ms. Padia DISTRIBUTED AND REVTEWED the
Comcast Channel Guide and the North Bay Area Node
Report, and she discussed Comcast's new products.
Council inquired about cable boxes and the next
rate increase.
3. Presentation by Darrin Jenkins, Civil Engineer, re
Incremental Recycled Water Program - Draft Master
Plan, with Dan Carlson and Greg Scoles(City of
Santa Rosa) and Dave Smith (Merritt Smith
Consulting): Dan Carlson gave a brief overview of
the Staff Report, and Dave Smith shared a detailed
slide show covering topics including Program Need,
Alternatives considered in the EIR, Master Plan
Programs, Key Decisions to be made in the Selection.
Process, and the Program Selection Meeting Schedule.
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City Manager Leivo REQUESTED COUNCIL INPUT regarding
the Incremental Recycled Water Program policy
questions by the next Council meeting on
December 9th, and Mayor Flores suggested that
Councilmembers prepare individual summaries of their
preferences for Councilmember Mackenzie to take to
the December 4th Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
3. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc., Jennifer Wong, Vice President, Legislative
Representative: Ms. Wong was not present.
4. 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.
1. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and
expressed his support for Councilmember Mackenzie's
nomination to the mayor's seat. He noted concern
with the negative portrayal of Councilmember Mackenzie
in recent articles, and he urged the Council to be
fair in nominating Councilmember Mackenzie as the next
mayor.
2. Anita Felton, Rohnert Park, was recognized and expressed
her support for Councilmember Mackenzie's nomination to
the mayor's seat. She indicated that the elected
officials have not listened to the people and that City
staff was having meetings about the casino before it was
placed on the Council agenda.
3. Anne Seeley, 4370 Santa Rosa, was recognized and briefly
discussed a 1998 Board of Public Utilities meeting
regarding the Geysers Project. On the matter of the
mayoral selection, she indicated that an experienced
Councilperson would serve the citizens best in terms of
the casino issue.
4. Shawn Kilat, 1374 Rebecca Way, was recognized and
discussed which Councilmembers have benefited from the
Council policy on the rotation of the mayor. She
expressed concern with Council overlooking the policy
simply because a majority has the votes to do so, and
she noted her support for Councilmember Mackenzie's
belief in open and informed processes.
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5. Roger Chevalier, 924 Hudis Street, was recognized and
stated that it is best for a Council to nurture
different points of view rather than for a majority
to run the Council. He also expressed his support for
Councilmember Mackenzie as mayor.
6. Tony Piazza, 7550 Monet Place, was recognized and
indicated that he is involved in the effort to recall
Councilmember Mackenzie. He also noted that
Councilmember Mackenzie would be a poor choice for
mayor.
5. MARIN /SONOMA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
APPOINTMENT:
Consideration of re- appointment of Tamara Davis as the
Rohnert Park City representative for a 2- or 4 -year
term - Current term expires December 31, 2003
(California Health and Safety Code, Article 3,
Section 2245(c) "sets a limit of two years on an initial
appointment, but allows 2- or 4 -year terms on any
subsequent consecutive re- appointment.")
1. Introduction and /or comments by Tamara Davis:
Ms. Davis expressed her interest in re- appointment,
and she responded to a Council question about the
West Nile virus.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Nordin, a motion to re- appoint Tamara Davis to the
Marin /Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District for
a four -year term to expire December 31, 2008, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
6. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT CITY SEAL - CONSIDERATION OF NEW
CITY SEAL DESIGN:
Council Discussion /Direction: Assistant City Manager
Donley and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared brief
comments on the Staff Report as they introduced the
draft City seal. Councilmember discussion concluded
with CONCURRENCE to use the phrase 111962" and to make
the topography more realistic. Staff indicated that
this matter will be brought back with minor revisions
to the next Council meeting on December 9th for
Council consideration.
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7. SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2004:
1. Policy on Rotation of Councilmembers into the Office
of Mayor: City Attorney Strauss commented briefly on
the Staff Report.
Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Flores
discussed recent fliers, the Council's achievements
in the last year, and Resolution 99 -68, Section 6.
Councilmember Spradlin suggested updating the
rotation policy, and Councilmember Mackenzie
discussed the December 10, 2002, Council meeting in
which he was not nominated for the Office of Mayor.
2. Council Selection of 2004 Officers:
Selection of Mayor: Councilmember Mackenzie
reviewed the background of the resolution per the
policy for the rotation of City Councilmembers into
the Office of Mayor. Councilmember Mackenzie then
made a MOTION nominating himself for the Office of
Mayor. Said motion DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by Mayor Flores, a
motion was made to appoint Vice Mayor Nordin as the
Mayor. Said motion was APPROVED 4 -1 with
Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting.
Selection of Vice Mayor: Council discussion
concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Nordin,
seconded by Mayor Flores, a motion was made to
appoint Councilmember Spradlin as the Vice Mayor.
Said motion was APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie dissenting.
8. COUNCIL POLICIES ON TRAVEL, CELL PHONES, TELEPHONE
CALLING CARDS:
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember Mackenzie
referred Council to the minutes of the Special Meeting
of February 20, 2003, regarding this matter. Council
discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE TO DIRECT STAFF to
AGENDIZE this matter for Council consideration at the
first or second Council meeting in January 2004.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Sonoma County Housing Coalition, November 14, 2003,
meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie shared brief
comments on the Sonoma County Trust Fund and the
Jobs Housing Impact Fee.
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2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, November 19,
2003, meeting: Civil Engineer Jenkins discussed the
meeting's highlights, including future composting
at the landfill, less toxic pesticides in stores,
and the compost incident at Piner High.
3. Sonoma County Tourism Conference, November 20, 2003:
Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed the contents
of the Staff Report.
4. Other informational reports, if any:
a. League of California Cities Legislative
Conference, November 21, 2003: Vice Mayor Nordin
noted that he attended the conference which
focused on the State budget.
b. Vehicle License Fee (VLF): Councilmember
Mackenzie requested an update for the VLF from
City Attorney Strauss.
10. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Senior Citizens' Advisory Commission meeting: At the
suggestion of Mayor Flores, Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT STAFF to write a letter to Sonoma County
Transit requesting reconsideration of termination of
the bus route that goes from the Senior Center to the
new library.
2. Recent Concerned Citizens of Rohnert Park ( CCORP)
meeting: Vice Mayor Nordin reported that Dan Hubley
of CCORP is working on improving the baseball field
at B Park.
11. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Campaign Finance Reform: Councilmember Mackenzie
asked if Council could look at this matter in January
2004. Councilmembers CONCURRED that due to the
recall efforts consideration of said matter should be
DEFERRED until after the elections.
2. Jobs /Housing Linkage Fees: Councilmember Mackenzie
requested a staff report in January 2004 outlining
which cities had adopted the fees. Mayor Flores
DIRECTED STAFF to inform Council of the City of
Petaluma's decision in this matter so that the
Council can review the issue in January 2004.
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3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Thanksgiving Dinner at the Community Center:
Councilmember Mackenzie asked that in the future
there be a formal invitation to the Councilmembers
for said Thanksgiving Dinner.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Review of Alcohol Policy in City Parks: City Manager
Leivo referred to the Staff Report.
2. Other informational items, if any:
a. Holiday Lights Celebration, Thursday, December 4:
Mayor Flores and Councilmember Mackenzie indicated
that they will be away on December 4th. Vice
Mayor Nordin and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
stated that they will be attending the ceremony,
and Councilmember Spradlin noted that she will
try to attend.
b. December 1st, City Manager out of office: City
Manager Leivo noted that he will be out of the
office on December 1st due to a subpoena regarding
a past construction issue with the new library.
13. 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. Mayor Flores
signified removal of Resolution 2003 -286 per Councilmember
Mackenzie's recommendation.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 12, 2003
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,567,300.29
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$62,987.99
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -278 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BARBARA LEACH, D.V.M.
FOR THE CITY'S ANIMAL SHELTER VETERINARIAN
SERVICES
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2003 -279 APPROVING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH TELE- WORKS,
INC., FOR MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATED CITIZENS
INFORMATION SYSTEM (ACIS)
2003 -280 RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANSPORTATION, INC., FOR
THE PREPARATION OF A SAFETY STUDY FOR A MEDIAN
OPENING ON ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
2003 -281 CALL FOR BIDS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
2003 -282 ACCEPTING THE BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR
THE BENECIA POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
NO. 2003 -08
2003 -283 APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COKER ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BEAM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 2000 -06
2003 -284 APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
V &A CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR WET WEATHER FLOW
MONITORING WORK INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REDUCTION
PROJECT NO. 1997 -08
2003 -285 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER. NO. 2003 -14 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR SEWER SYSTEM MODEL STUDY
PHASE 2
D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS:
CDC RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -19 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR A LOAN
WITH LEA & JOHN MARCHESIELLO FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF FOUR (4) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
2003 -20 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE TO THE AGREEMENT
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PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF COMMISSION -OWNED
SHARED LIVING HOUSING WITH A LEASED TRANSITIONAL
HOME ON ALMA STREET FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
2003 -21 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMITTEE ON THE
SHELTERLESS (COTS) TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO
SUPPLEMENT MANAGEMENT OF THE ALMA STREET
TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR VERY LOW - INCOME MOTHERS
WITH CHILDREN
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Resolution 2003 -286, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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2003 -286 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -15 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SPORTS
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Councilmember Mackenzie expressed a desire for more fiscal
analysis regarding the upgrades to the Sports Center. A
MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, to approve
Resolution 2003 -286 with directions for staff to return
with more fiscal analysis was WITHDRAWN. Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to return said matter with more fiscal
analysis to include Phase 2 to a Council meeting in January
2004 for further consideration.
14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward.
1. Tim Danesi, 6400 Meadow Pines Avenue, was recognized
and, in a letter DISTRIBUTED to Council, requested the
City's assistance in helping the Rohnert Park Historical
Society find a new site for storage and research. He
invited the Councilmembers to stop by the Society's
current storage area in a building by KRCB. He also
noted that he is working on a book about the history of
Rohnert Park. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez suggested
working with the new library for storage and research
areas. Councilmember Mackenzie inquired about the cost
of fixing the roof of the current storage building, and
he suggested the new city hall, at such time it is
built, as a possible site for the storage and display of
the archives in the future.
2. Dennis G. McCormack, 1431 Jasmine Circle, was recognized
and made the following suggestions regarding the policy
for alcohol in the City parks: (1)Groups must register
with the City to bring alcohol in the parks; (2) Groups
must be responsible for the actions of their members;
and (3) Alcohol should be permitted during daylight
hours only.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the
meeting at approximately 10:10 p.m.
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