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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/01/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY January 27, 2004 Tuesday The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community Development Commission, and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in Regular Session for a regular meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Nordin presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Nordin CALLED the Regular Session to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie, and Vidak- Martinez; and Mayor Nordin Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Spradlin Mayor Nordin noted that Vice Mayor Spradlin would be absent for this evening's meeting. Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Leivo, City Attorney Strauss, and Assistant City Manager Donley. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER: Mayor Nordin adjourned Council to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. to consider personnel matters and litigation matters. REGULAR SESSION: Mayor Nordin reconvened Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Nordin reported that no action will be taken this evening with regard to Closed Session matters. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(2 ) ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Nordin reported that City Attorney Strauss announced her resignation during the Closed Session. Council acknowledged City Attorney Strauss' efforts over the last five- and -a -half years with many challenges the City has faced. Council discussed having an open house for City Attorney Strauss as staff begins the long -term process of filling the vacancy. 2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: 1. Steve Bosshard, 5769 Dexter Circle, was recognized and reviewed several issues of concern, including budget cutbacks, the trading of green space, the proposal for a new ballpark, and the Casino MOU referendum now in court. He called for the recall of the 4 -1 majority now on the City Council, and he discussed his difficulties in obtaining current cash reports from the City. 2. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and called attention to an article in yesterday's Press Democrat about the Graton Tribe's hearing before the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights. He referred Council to Brett Fromson's book, Hitting the Jackpot, in discussing how the Graton Tribe is handling attacks against the casino. Also, he extended an invitation to Councilmember Mackenzie to speak at a February 4 meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Rancho Verde Mobilehome Park Clubhouse, which will include people running for office. 3. Len Carlson, 349 Circi_a.lo San Blas, was recognizcd and asked for the City's help in bringing the issue of illegal back rent for $289 now appearing on the rent bills of Rancho Grande Mobilehome Park residents to the attention of the District Attorney. He DISTRIBUTED copies to Council of a November 20, 2003 letter to District Attorney Passalacqua from the Sonoma County Mobilehome Park Owners' Association. Councilmember Flores asked that City Attorney Strauss advise Council and Mr. Carlson on a responsible course of action. City Attorney Strauss indicated that she received a response from Rancho Grande Mobilehome Park's attorney today and she will follow -up on it. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(3 ) 4. Evelyn Schneckloth, 6365 San Benito Drive, was recognized and, noting that she is legally blind, requested that action be taken to improve the lighting at the City Hall parking lot. Mayor Nordin DIRECTED STAFF to follow up on this matter. 5. Lynne Conde, Rohnert Park, was recognized and reviewed the events surrounding the Council's rejection of the MOU referendum. She asked City Attorney Strauss if this meant that the taxpayers are now paying for the attorneys to litigate against themselves. Mayor Nordin told Ms. Conde she could discuss this matter with him or City Attorney Strauss after the meeting as "Unscheduled Public Appearances" is not a forum for debate. 6. Tim Danesi, 6400 Meadow Pines Avenue, was recognized and inquired about a small piece of land behind the mortuary as a site for the Rohnert Park Historical Society archive center. Mayor Nordin DIRECTED Mr. Danesi to speak with City Manager Leivo regarding this. Also, Mr. Danesi suggested that an appreciation dinner, as has been done in the past, would be a nice way for the City to thank commissioners and board members. Mayor Nordin DIRECTED STAFF to look into this year's plans for a commissioners /board members appreciation event. 3. STUDENT REPORTS: SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc., Jennifer Wong, Vice President, Legislative Representative: Highlights of Ms. Wong's report include the following: (1)Spring classes start Monday; (2)$3 million grant funds to be used toward new SSU science center; (3)Political forum at SSU in February for candidates running in the local area for the March primaries; (4)Update on tuition increases, limiting number of enrollments, and class reductions; and (5)Voter registration drives at SSU. Councilmembers Flores and Vidak- Martinez shared comments on the education budget cuts. 4. "A PLANNED APPROACH TO A SAFER ROHNERT PARK ": Council consideration of the implementation of a Neighborhood Enforcement Team and re- establishing the Crime Prevention Program: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(4 ) 1. Presentation by Department of Public Safety Commander Ted Giesige: Commander Giesige shared the contents of the Staff Report via a slide show presentation. City Manager Leivo shared brief comments, and staff responded to Council questions /comments about the ethnic demography of gang members, the breakdown in ages for assault statistics, an appropriate start -up date, the need for the 2003 statistics, and the length of time it has taken to implement an NET nlan_ Council Motion /Discussion /Vote: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez SUBMITTED a copy of her "Motion for Approval." A MOTION was made by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez as follows: (1)That the City establish a Neighborhood Enforcement Team to be operational on or before July 1, 2004 /Team to consist of experienced personnel - one sergeant and three PSO's; (2)That the City establish a canine unit to be operational as soon as possible within this calendar year (2004); and (3)That funds for the NET, canine unit, and related equipment and training shall not exceed $700,000 /Funding shall be provided to the City by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria as specified in the existing agreement (MOU) between the Tribe and the City. Councilmember Flores suggested a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT to change the start -up date to August 1, 2004. Maker of the motion did not accept suggested Friendly Amendment, and said motion DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Flores repeated Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' motion, but changed the start -up to August 1, 2004, as follows: A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores (1)That the City establish a Neighborhood Enforcement Team to be operational on or before August 1, 2004/ Team to consist of experienced personnel - one sergeant and three PSO's; (2)That the City establish a canine iinit to he ., er +- l �p�..iQl.lolla1 as soon as possible within this calendar year (2004); and (3)That funds for the NET, canine unit, and related equipment and training shall not exceed $700,000 /Funding shall be provided to the City by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria as specified in the existing agreement (MOU) between the Tribe and the City. Said motion was seconded by Mayor Nordin and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent and with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez voting aye under protest. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez expressed her preference to implement the plan by July 1, 2004, as well as her recommendation to invite a Petaluma sergeant to Council to review the process for Petaluma's successful program. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(5 ) Councilmember Mackenzie suggested that Council and staff should have the 2003 data available to them as soon as possible. He also recommended the following: (1)That implementation of the NET plan should be done as part of the midyear 2004 -05 budget review; and (2)That staff should look at the possibility of formal neighborhood associations, such as Concerned Citizens of Rohnert Park (CCORP), being a part of this mechanism to work with the Neighborhood Enforcement Teams. 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING: Consideration of endorsing and prioritizing applications for the 2004 -2005 CDBG funding from Sonoma County Community Development Commission (SCCDC): 1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed the Staff Report and responded to Council comments. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez LEFT the Council chambers at 8:24 p.m. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolution for Consideration: 2004 -16 ENDORSING AND PRIORITIZING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2004 -2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING Council Motion /Discussion /Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmembers Spradlin and Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -16 was ADOPTED. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez RETURNED to the Council chambers at 8:30 p.m. 6. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH, EDUCATION AND FAMILIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT: Request for Proposals, Helping Municipal Leaders Expand Options and Alternatives for High School - Consideration of application for technical assistance grant: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(6 ) 1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions /comments. City Manager Leivo also acknowledged revisions per the Council's recommendations. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolution for Consideration: 2004 -17 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH, EDUCATION AND FAMILIES, FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION INNOVATION PROJECT Council Motion /Discussion /Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -17 was ADOPTED AS AMENDED to change the language in the fifth paragraph by replacing the word "promise" with the word "potential." 7. USE OF $4.8 MILLION COP FUNDS, CITIZEN SURVEY: Staff request for City Council input on draft surveys: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions. 2. Council D1SC1].ssion /Direction: Council discussion included the following matters: Specific focus of the survey - new City Hall or revenue - generating facility; current problems with the existing City TTal l hui1 A, . +-1k A-- -a • , ....,- ng, �.iic iuca of improving the outdoor areas around Spreckels and the Community and Sports Centers so City can hold festivals and various events; the idea of a public - private enterprise where the City could lease the privately built City Hall with revenues from the sale of the land; and the suggestion to convert some City -owned pools to water parks. Council AGREED to move forward with the survey in the long form. City Manager Leivo DIRECTED Council to call in any other suggestions for the survey before staff finalizes it. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(7 ) Councilmember Mackenzie requested a report on the feasibility of a new City Hall as a public- private enterprise, and City Manager Leivo indicated that Assistant City Manager Donley is currently working on that. 8. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Council action regarding City Commission /Committee /Board appointments for terms expired December 31, 2003: City Manager Leivo indicated that all appointments have been duly noticed. Mobile Home Parks Rent Board Two -year terms expired 12/31/03 Michael Caalim (GN) DEFERRED: Mayor Nordin needs more time to advertise. Katherine Collins (AS) DEFERRED: Vice Mayor Spradlin was absent. Lawerence Esparza (VM) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Flores, a motion to appoint John Abbey to a two -year term to expire December 31, 2005, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent. Sister Cities Relations Committee Two -year terms expired 12/31/03 Gordon Adam AT LARGE Carol Grubler AT LARGE Susan Harrow AT LARGE Tadao Kunishi AT LARGE Toshiko Kunishi AT LARGE Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to re- appoint the five individuals at large to the Sister Cities Relations Committee for two -year terms to expire December 31, 2005, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent. Keiko M. Monraz VACANCY VACANCY Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to make a public call for applications for the two vacancies. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(8 ) 9. 2004 CITY COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEES: Consideration of Mayor's proposal to revise the 2003 Council Liaison Committee list and discontinue: Housing Linkage Fee Work Group General Plan Oversight Committee Resort - Casino Ad Hoc Committee Council Motion /Discussion /Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to approve staff's recommendation to dissolve the three above -named committees was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent. 10. TECHNOLOGY - COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT: Consideration of a Site Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless for wireless telecommunication services: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez LEFT the Council chambers at 9:12 p.m. 1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and, along with the Verizon representative, responded to Council questions. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolution for Consideration: 2004 -18 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES Council Motion /Discussion /Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Spradlin absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -18 was ADOPTED. FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Nordin stated that Councilmember Vidak- Martinez left the Council chambers for Agenda Item 10 because she felt she had a conflict of interest. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(9 ) 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Russian River Watershed Association, January 15, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that he was out of the country for this meeting. 2. Water Issues Subcommittee, January 20, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Flores commented on the settlement regarding the Eel River and discussions with Randy Poole of Sonoma County Water Agency. Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he will be attending the February 6 Board of Supervisors' meeting from 9:00 to 12:00, which will cover matters related to threatened species. 3. Water Advisory Committee (WAC), January 26, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie and City Manager Leivo shared comments on the discussions concerning temporary impairment and the new agreement. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez RETURNED to the Council chambers at 9:23 p.m. 4. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, January 21, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that he was unable to attend, and City Manager Leivo referred Council to the meeting minutes, which he provided in the Council packets. 5. Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee, January 14, 2004 meeting: City Manager Leivo and Councilmember Mackenzie shared brief comments on discharge matters and bond monies. 6. Other, if any: a. Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez indicated that she attended last night's meeting of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights per the complaints of the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria. She noted that she provided Council copies of the Tribe's 54 -page complaint in the agenda packet, and she expressed her interest in working with the Human Rights Commission on this matter. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(10) 12. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the Council's attention. No communications were discussed. 13.- MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Councilmembers reviewed the "Upcoming Events" document and discussed their plans to attend said events, as noted on City Manager Leivo's copy. 2. Other informational items, if any: a. Historical Society site: At the suggestion of Councilmember Flores, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE consideration of the Southwest Fire Station as an historical building b. Presentation by Petaluma sergeant: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reiterated her earlier suggestion that a sergeant from the Petaluma police force be invited to discuss the successful implementation of Petaluma's program for neighborhood enforcement. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed support for Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' idea as long as discussions regarding the fiscal ramifications of NET's take place during the City's midyear budget review, as well as a discussion of having NET's work in conjunction with formal neighborhood associations. Mayor Nordin and Councilmember Flores agreed that it might be considered, but Director Public Safety Bullard and Commander Giesige need to discuss and approve it. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Informational items, if any: 1. City Seal: City Manager Leivo asked Councilmember Vidak- Martinez to share the new City seal with the Council. 2. City Manager out of City: City Manager Leivo indicated that he would be out of the City the following dates and Assistant City Manager Donley will be in charge: January 30 to February 1 and February 4 -6 (City Manager's meeting in Huntington Beach) . *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(11) 3. De- silting process: Assistant City Manager Donley gave an update on the de- siltation process of creek areas in the City by the Army Corps of Engineers. ***************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 15. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Nordin 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 Nordin signified removal of Resolution No. 2004 -19 per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' recommendation. A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JANUARY 13, 2004 B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,896,513.34 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF: $305,550.76 C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORTS FOR MONTH END, NOVEMBER 30, 2003 CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: 2004 -20 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COKER ARCHITECTS FOR SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION 2004 -21 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1, TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -4 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN OF BURTON AVENUE RECREATION BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002 -02 2004 -22 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1, TASK ORDER NO. 2003 -12 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, BURTON AVENUE RECREATION BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2002 -02 2004 -23 APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO PROVIDE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 2004 -24 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DALE HERRING (RE ALLEGED EQUITABLE INDEMNITY CLAIM IN TORT ACTION) *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(12) E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: NO. 708 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 698 AMENDING SECTION 9.34.020 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NO. 709 AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER: 2004 -02 APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO PROVIDE BUILDING IMPROVEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Resolution 2004 -19, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent. Item for Consideration: 2004 -19 REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 95 -16 AND 2000 -117 AND APPROVING UPDATED CITY COUNCIL REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent, Resolution 2004 -19 was ADOPTED AS AMENDED: (1) Section 2 shall indicate that items for reimbursement are limited to the list, and (2) Section 4 shall be reworded to indicate the intent for efforts to seek the lowest possible air fare. 16. PUBLIC COMMENT: MamheLQ r -F tl,o 1,l 14 ,; - i -1�� pu.N1lc ucslrir�g L-o speak were invited to come forward. 1. Ken Sutton, 172 Verde Circle, was recognized and expressed his opposition to the casino. He cited traffic and crime problems, and he urged the Council to protect the City's residents and to keep gambling out of the area. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES January 27, 2004 Page(13) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Nordin ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 9:50 p.m. i Katy Leonard Gr ry 1. No din Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority