1997/02/25 City Council MinutesIF
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes
February 25, 1997
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session
commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Linda Spiro presiding.
CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Linda Spiro called the regular session to order at approximately
6:05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie, Reilly, Vidak - Martinez,
and Mayor Spiro
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner,
Assistant City Manager Leivo, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust and Planning
Director Skanchy.
1. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Spiro advised there was no closed session scheduled this evening.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections to the previous meeting minutes were made by Council
and signified on original set of minutes. -- Upon motion by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, the minutes of February 11, 1997 were
unanimously approved as amended.
3. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$1,013,051.60 were unanimously approved.
*C O R R E C T 10 N below from 3/11/97 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez (deletion lined out/addition underlined)
4. NON - AGENDAED MATTERS. Mayor Linda Spiro asked if Councilmembers or staff had any non -
agendaed items to add to the agenda. -- Councilmember Mackenzie signified three items to
add under Matters for Council: (1) a status report regarding progress in implementation of
the December 1995 General Plan update related to the designated requirement for an annual
report on the status of the plan including housing element, which was an item requested in
his February 16th fax memo with several other items for tonight's agenda; (2) flyer provided
to Council from the Department of Public Safety inviting the community and neighboring
communities to attend the February 27th debriefing; and (3) complimenting the excellence of
the Rohnert Park Orchestra, encouraged attendance on April 4th & 5th to its performance,
"All that Jazz ". -- Councilmember Flores signified adding a Council Committee report on
the Subregional Wastewater Plant. -- Mayor Spiro signified a few items to add, if time
permits. -- * Mayor Spiro referenced recent proposal of a
Youth Summit on Youth Violence and suggestion from Santa Rosa City Councilmember
Janet Condron for joint efforts between the cities, with respect to concerns in both cities the
past two weeks. -- Councilmember Reilly brought attention to an article in this month's
Western City Magazine regarding costs, what happens to property taxes, etc -- Mayor Spiro
commented further that the above - referenced debriefing to be held this week on February
27th, is a law safety school to provide facts related to the recent sniper incident and law
enforcement procedures, and welcomes everyone interested in attending.
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S. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE from 1996 -97 Youth of the Year Program
Mayor Linda Spiro introduced Youth Representative David Arneson, who replaced
Kathleen Maddan previously scheduled on tonight's meeting agenda. David Arneson
explained the Teen Survey form distributed to Council, which is being distributed to
numerous places and students, and which resulted from recent student comments that there
are plenty of places in the community for youth to meet, but there is a need for something
productive to do. -- Mayor Spiro extended compliments and expressed appreciation for
these youth efforts.
6, SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCE:
1) Elkanah Ki Daniels, Coordinator of Girl Scout Troop 596, advised the Girl Scouts of
America have designated March 8, 1997 as "Let the Green Be Seen" day. She
acknowledged several Girl Scout Brownies present at this Council meeting and explained
joint efforts to enroll local Girl Scout and Brownie troops in a project which impacts the
environment in a positive way. The local project is to donate and plant approximately
100 -150 redwood saplings, depending on the number of Girl Scouts and Brownies partici-
pating in the project on March 8th, tentatively scheduled at 1:30 p.m. This number
represents at least one redwood sapling per each Girl Scout/Brownie participating in this
effort, to be started first in a seed farm type location in cooperation with and designated by
the City's Department of Public Works, and transplanted later in appropriate locations
throughout the community. This would also represent a healing effort from some of the
incidents, like flooding and crimes, suffered within the county during the past few years.
- -City Manager Netter confirmed communications with Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Brust regarding consideration of a seedling type area for this project, like Roberts
Lake Park. -- Council complimented the project and expressed agreement with the above -
reviewed proposal to work with the Department of Public Works. -- Mayor Spiro expressed
regrets that she would be unable to attend this event on March 8th as she would be
attending a pre - scheduled conference in Washington, D.C. -- Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez
advised she would be at work and, therefore, unable to attend in the Mayor's absence.
-- Councilmembers Mackenzie and Flores signified they would be able to attend this event on
behalf of the City Council.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Spiro noted there were numerous speaker cards submitted on a couple of the issues
presented and requested supporting and/or opposing comments by representative speakers.
1) Lauri Heanue, 35 Madrigal Street, referenced discussion at the previous City Council
meeting and reviewed reasons urging Council to consider authorizing speeding citations at
Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park. She pointed out they were not asking for an officer to be
posted at Rancho Feliz, but were asking for the ability to intervene if an officer happens to
be in or near the park at the time of a speeding incident. They were not asking for special
treatment or favoritism because Rancho Feliz was purchased by the City, but rather asking
for protection from a common sense decision that should provide the same treatment and
be handled in the same responsible manner for all mobile home parks or any other similar
location within the City.
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2) Mayor Linda Spiro acknowledged receiving a hand- delivered letter at this Council meeting
from Shirley P. Patton of Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park, with numerous attached letters
and petition of approximately 270 signatures from Rancho Feliz concerned residents urging
Council to proceed with necessary enactments to allow Rohnert Park Department of Public
Safety to issue speeding citations at Rancho Feliz.
3) Cheryl Carroll, 100 Madrigal Street, as a resident, as well as Resident Manager at Rancho
Feliz Mobile Home Park, reviewed reasons for the need of speeding enforcement at
Rancho Feliz and asking for Public Safety Officers to be able to enforce posted speed limits
at Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park.
4) David T. Patton, 24 Madrigal Street, as a concerned parent and resident for many years at
Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park, shared examples of past experiences with speeding
incidents at Rancho Feliz to review reasons for urging Council to take necessary action for
speed limit enforcement at Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park, which included not asking for
special treatment, but for the safety and protection of both children and adult pedestrians at
Rancho Feliz.
City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions related to the above request,
referencing his two memorandums distributed at the previous Council meeting regarding
results of his legal research on the request for speed limit enforcement at Rancho Feliz, and
advised he is waiting for a response from his recent inquiry regarding a signified Escondido
case currently before the supreme court to see if they had proceeded differently from his
opinion. Mr. Flitner reviewed legalities of the Rancho Feliz request for speed limit
enforcement which would be asking the City to enforce public laws on private property.
This would be a substantial step forward for the reason that a public authority cannot go on
private property unless invited to help deal with a particular situation. It was his
understanding that Rancho Feliz wants to retain privacies of private property status even
though the City helped in the purchase. With respect to private enforcement of speed limits
and/or installation of speed bumps, City Attorney Flitner commented he has not found
anything about enforcing speed limits privately, but did not see why it could not be done at
Rancho Feliz, so the situation is not without remedy even if the City elects not to do it.
Pending responses to his above - referenced inquiries on legalities, Mr. Flitner anticipated he
would be able to provide further analysis on this matter at the next Council meeting.
Discussion included concerns expressed by Council on this matter confirming the need to
look at every possible avenue to assist; the same problems with speeding incidents occur in
other places in the community; and Council is willing to explore ideas. City Attorney Flitner
responded to further Council questions that he was not aware of any legal reason that would
hinder Rancho Feliz's interest in having the City's mechanical speed trailer placed at its
location, which may provide a visual deterrent for helping drivers to slow down.
Council concurred to refer this item to the City Attorney and the Director of Public Safety
for further review of legalities of speed limit enforcement on private property, as well as
reviewing the potential of speed bumps without hampering public safety access of
ambulances or fire trucks. Mayor Spiro advised efforts would be made toward obtaining
these answers for consideration at the next Council meeting.
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5) John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, referenced recent article in Sunday's Press Democrat,
page A -12, regarding signified changes in economic development over the past several
years. He reviewed the article and commented that the dynamic economy is recovering and
growing in different ways, including growth of tourism industry, which does not conflict
much with those who want to remain in rural surroundings and have an interest in
preserving the open space that surrounds us. He commented that those who think the
economy will be stimulated by growth are dwelling in the past.
6) John Morrow, 7333 Carioca Court, shared contents of letter dated February 26, 1997 from
the Board of Directors, Rohnert Park Babe Ruth Bambino Baseball, reviewing reasons
expressing concern about losing the use of two practice fields to Rancho Cotati Little
League without due consideration for the needs of the Bambino Baseball League, and
requesting further review of the matter with the Parks and Recreation Commission. --
Councilmember Reilly acknowledged being the President of Rancho Cotate Little League
and corrected the record for numbers of Rancho Cotate Little League signified in the
above - referenced letter with the estimated 34 teams /400 players, as this figure *to age 12
did not does include T -ball players starting at age 5, er -1-5- but does not include the older
ages to 18 year olds, wWeh brings the number to appr-&dmately 1,000 players in theif
p_ _w__, of which about 45% are Roll ert Park residents. Mr. Reilly clarified there has
been no effort on their part to deceive Recreation Director Pekkain and both leagues had
received notices of the January 4th field usage meeting which Bambine --League
r-ep ese .t.., Ives did not attend representatives of both leagues attended. Mr. Reilly stated,
for the record, that Rancho Cotate Little League has players from Rohnert Park, Cotati and
Penngrove, and further clarified that the Rancho Cotate Little League and the Babe Ruth
Bambino Baseball League are two entirely different leagues with entirely different
tournaments. The Recreation Director responded to Rancho Cotate Little League's
request for field usage as presented in their letter.
*C O R R E C T 10 N S above from 3/11/97 City Council meeting: per Councilmember Reilly (deletions lined out/corrections underlined)
Discussion concluded in Council concurrence with Mayor Spiro's recommendation that
Recreation Director Pekkain should meet with representatives of both leagues toward all
parties resolving concerns on field usage with the goal being that each player wants to play
ball as long as there is a way to do that, but at the same time, if there is a problem with
availability of fields and a decision has to be made regarding who gets fields, consideration
should be extended to teams with the majority of Rohnert Park residents.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any questions regarding the matters on the Consent
Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo.
Councilmember Mackenzie requested removal of Resolution No. 97 -43 from the Consent
Calendar for discussion. Mayor Spiro requested removal of Resolution No. 97 -42 and
Item D from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Council agreed.
Acknowledging City Manager /Clerk's report on posting of the meeting's agenda.
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Resolution Nos:
97 -36 PROCLAIMING APRIL 13-19,1997 "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
WEEK"
97 -37 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION, SNYDER LANE BIKE PATH, PHASE H, PROJECT
NO. 1994 -7
97 -38 AWARD OF CONTRACT, ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY STREET LIGHTS,
PROJECT NO. 1996 -4
97 -39 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SIX REPLACEMENT TRUCKS FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
97 -40 AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH TRI -STEM, INC. TO
AUDIT CITY ACCOUNTS WITH UTILITY COMPANIES
97 -41 ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR IDLE FUNDS
97 -44 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ROBERT HIGGINS (RE. DEPT. OF PUBLIC
SAFETY MATTER)
97 -45 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ADRIAN MANCH.LA (RE. DEPT. OF PUBLIC
SAFETY MATTER)
Approving a cash award in the amount of $250.00 for Rancho Cotate High School
Academic Achievement Awards Program
Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez,
with the exception of Resolution Nos. 97 -42 and 97 -43 and Item D, the Consent Calendar
as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
Resolution No:
97 -42 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SINATRA ENTERPRISES FOR
PAINTBALL FACILITY
Mayor Linda Spiro explained removal of this item from the Consent Calendar to signify her
no vote on it, as a matter of course, because she had not previously supported the initial
agreement for the paintball facility due to factor related to use of guns, regardless of only
being paintball guns. -- City Manager Netter responded to Council question with
confirmation that there is an out clause in the agreement that would provide for
consideration of other proposals for this location, if presented.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, and
approved 4 -1 with Mayor Spiro dissenting, reading of Resolution No. 97 -42 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution 1`:o:
97 -43 APPROVING PARTICIPATION AS A HOST IN A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
SUMMIT
City Manager Netter and Assistant City Manager Leivo reviewed the purpose of the item
and responded to Council questions, confirming this is an initial step in the continuation of
the Economic Development Plan previously directed by Council, and responds to the effort
to involve the community in this process.
Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, and
unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 97 -43 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR RUSSIAN RIVER ACTION PLAN re. Flood Control
Consideration of Council support letter -- Mayor Linda Spiro referenced the letter drafted
for this item for Council's consideration and direction regarding Council's support of the
1997 Draft Russian River Action Plan, distributed to Council in recent meeting packets.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Reilly, and unanimously approved, to proceed with the above - reviewed letter of support
over the Mayor's signature.
9. REBA ROBERTS, STATE PUBLICIST, CALIFORNIA JUNIOR MISS, letter request for
financial assistance to attend National Finals in Mobile, Alabama, June 1997 with
Rohnert Park contestant Celina Yong -- Mayor Linda Spiro announced this request is to
be funded through the Association of the Arts, as advised by representative, Lew Kuehm.
10. Presentation 0 JEFFREY DAMS, GENERAL MANAGER, REDWOOD EMPIRE
MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND (REMIT) re. Update of Rohnert Park's
Membership in REMIF -- Mr. Davis reviewed the report provided to Council for this
item and responded to Council questions. Also, responding to City Manager Netter's
suggestion with Council agreement, Mr. Davis provided the update on the recent REMIF
Annual Meeting including Status of Employee Health Insurance, listed later on tonight's
agenda under the City Manager's report. REMIF General Manager Davis and City
Manager Netter responded to additional Council questions regarding insurance provisions
for the City of Rohnert Park.
11. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1) File No. 0900 - City of Rohnert Park -- The Red Lion Hotel at No. 1 Red Lion Drive is
requesting that the public street be officially renamed to "Doubletree Drive ". The
Doubletree Hotel Corporation has acquired the Red Lion Hotel chain and plans to change
the name of the Red Lion Inn to "Doubletree Hotel" by February 20, 1997.
Planning Director Skanchy reviewed the staff report for this item, responded to Council
questions, and advised a public hearing was duly noticed and scheduled at this time.
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Council discussion included the following comments for the record. Councilmember Reilly
referenced memorandum dated January 29, 1997 from Fire Services Commander Cassel,
suggesting a more generic street name for efficiency of various services including emergency
responses, with agreement signified by Director of Public Safety Rooney, to which Council
has been told this is no longer a concern of Fire Services as a result of further review with
the Planning Department and realizing only one business is involved in this street name
change. Councilmember Reilly recommended advisability of receiving this reconsideration
in writing from the Fire Services Commander. -- Mayor Spiro expressed that a more
generic street name would be logical as the other businesses in the area will have the
expense of costs for such items as new business cards, letterheads, advertisements, etc.
Planning Director Skanchy responded the City has no control over the naming of a business
and this has nothing to do with the street name and, again, there is only the one business on
this street for the name change. He responded further to the Mayor's example in the past of
the Hartford Insurance Company not wanting the State Farm Drive address so another short
street name was established, that this was a private driveway.
PUBLICHEARING: Mayor Linda Spiro opened the public hearing at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Joe Topper, 5787 Trailwood Dr., Santa Rosa, as Manager of Red Lion Inn and soon to be
of Doubletree, reviewed reasons for supporting this street name change comparable to the
asset it has been in the past of most businesses in the area using their collateral.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Spiro closed the public hearing at
approximately 7:32 p.m.
Resolution No:
97 -46 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENAMING OF RED LION DRIVE TO
DOUBLETREE DRIVE (FILE NO. 0900)
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, and
unanimously approved, with friendly amendment by Councilmember Reilly to be contingent
upon obtaining confirmation in writing from the Fire Services Commander that there is no
longer a concern about emergency responses being affected due to this street name change,
reading of Resolution No. 97 -46 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
2) File No. 1731 - Creekside Middle School/City of Rohnert Park to consider request to
prezone a 66.8 acre + parcel of property as a prerequisite to filing with LAFCO an
annexation application Subject property is located within the unincorporated area of the
County on the east side of Snyder Lane east of the Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park;
south of and contiguous to Keiser Avenue; north of and contiguous to Hinebaugh Creek
and the Redwood Estates town houses. -- Planning Director Skanchy reviewed the staff
report for this item, responded to Council questions, and advised a public hearing was duly
noticed and scheduled at this time. -- In response to recent Council concerns expressed
regarding this item, City Manager Netter reviewed previous background information, per
copies of past records including Council meeting minutes and related documents
distributed at this meeting, which concluded with Council decision for Measure N to
include the entire site of above - referenced parcel. Mr. Netter advised this is a controlled
issue with the City having multiple controls on the back site including requirement of
Council approval for General Plan amendments.
Rohnert Park Cite Council Minutes (3) February 25. 1997
Discussion included varied Council comments regarding this request. City Manager Netter,
Planning Director Skanchy and City Attorney Flitner responded to further Council
questions regarding General Plan amendments related to the Urban Growth Boundary
Measure N until the year 2000 with inclusion of signified exceptions, one of which was the
annexation of this Creekside Middle School site. Further discussion included differing
views on analysis of what constitutes the school site, desires of the School District as
owner for annexation of the entire site, and safeguards for the City and responsibility
factors of both Council and School District related to any part of the undeveloped site.
PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Linda Spiro opened the public hearing at approximately 7:59 p.m.
There being no one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 627 AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
PREZONING MAP CHANGE - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (File No. 1731)
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, and approved 4 -1 by roll call vote, with Councilmember Reilly dissenting
cute to Sim ifying the need to separate the school use portion of t►ie site frorri the
undeveloped back parcel of approximately 37 acres because annexation of the entire site
does not conform to the specific plan ordinance of the General Plan or Measure N
exceptions, reading of Ord. No. 627 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
City Manager Netter referenced question presented earlier by Councilmember Mackenzie on
the General Plan housing element and suggested handling it at this time while the Planning
Director is available. Council agreed. -- Planning Director Skanchy explained that under
the Planning Law, Section 65400, the Planning Agencies shall make reports to Council by
July of each fiscal year and also references forms to be used for the housing elements. Mr.
Skanchy reported he contacted the Housing and Community Development Offices this week
regarding the referenced forms and was advised these have not yet been developed as they
have not proceeded to create the forms or the applicable procedure. With the absence of
these forms, the representative instructed Mr. Skanchy that he should proceed with making
a report each year on the City's housing element advising whether or not the City has met
affordable housing elements and explain reasons why or why not. These reports should be
kept only for the City's reference for its General Plan Update every five years to see if the
City has progressed or not. Planning Director Skanchy advised he keeps a list of every
house built each year and will make it available to Council. -- Discussion included
Councilmember Mackenzie confirming his reason for presenting the question was for the
purpose of keeping the Council apprised.
12. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - two year term expired 12131196
*Jake Mackenzie vacancy (AF nomination) -- Councilmember Flores referenced Fact Sheet
application received today from John Monaghan for consideration of this appointment.
Mr. Flores advised deferral of this item to the next Council meeting to allow necessary
time to visit with the applicant and consider his interest.
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RECESS Mayor Linda Spiro declared a recess at approximately 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Spiro reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMPROMISE TEAM re. land use issues (lydak- Martinez)
Mayor Linda Spiro signified correction of agenda title for this item from Council liaisons to
Council Committee Compromise Team, as requested by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez at the
previous Council meeting. -- Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez referenced reasons
presented at the previous Council meeting for her recommendation to create this
Compromise Team of Councilmembers Flores and Mackenzie for the purpose of presenting
recommendations at the next Council meeting or two, resulting in Council concurrence to
place the item on tonight's agenda for consideration. -- Discussion included
Councilmember Flores signifying he would be very pleased to work with Councilmember
Mackenzie on this proposed Compromise Team. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed
concern about his limited background experience due to being a newly seated
Councilmember, and recommended Councilmember Reilly be on this Compromise Team
rather than himself. Councilmember Reilly signified agreement.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak - Martinez, and unanimously approved, to proceed with previous recommendation
of Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez for a Council Committee Compromise Team for data
collecting toward developing a planning study area for the General Plan Technical Update
to be presented to Council for consideration during the next Council meeting or more, if
necessary, with this Council Committee Compromise Team to be comprised of
Councilmember Flores and Councilmember Reilly.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS.
1) Founders' Day Association re. 1997 Founders' Days Events (Mackenzie)
Councilmember Mackenzie signified the report on the recent Committee meeting for this
item was adequate in the Council Meeting Memo. Councilmember Mackenzie reviewed
supportive factors related to this event recommending the specific requests listed in the
Council Meeting Memo. Councilmember Mackenzie and City Manager Netter responded
to Council questions. -- Discussion included supportive Council comments of the
importance of this annual event; concerns expressed by Mayor Spiro regarding additional
costs of the proposal for a longer event with the comparison of the needs of other local
organizations; and Council recognition of the need to proceed on a preliminary basis to
enable initial efforts toward this year's event acknowledging the remaining economical and
other concerns could be considered more fully at a later date.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, and unanimously approved, to authorize the first four requests
listed in the Council Meeting Memo for above - reviewed item as follows: (1) Use of the
Community Center site for the event; (2) Use of S Park for intramural games; (3) Use of
Hospital site for carnival; and (4) $1,000 advance to begin organizing the festivity.
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2) Hospital Site (Mayor Spiro) -- Mayor Linda Spiro referenced review in the Council
Meeting Memo of the Committee meeting for this item held last Thursday. The Committee
meeting discussion concluded with the Rohnert Park Wellness Center providing a proposed
timeline for project phasing with a schematic drawing for the Committee's review, which is
anticipated will be presented for full Council review sometime in April of 1997.
3) Santa Rosa Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plant, Policy Advisory Committee (Flores)
Councilmember Flores shared contents of his report distributed to Council reviewing
results of this Committee meeting of February 19, 1997 (copy attached to original set of
these minutes). Mr. Flores confirmed to Council inquiry that they have been working on
this project for nearly five years with completion anticipated toward the end of this year
after EIR certification. In the interim, informational meetings will start taking place every
other month and continue to early November.
15. STRATEGIC PLAN, MISSION STATEMENT, CITY GOALS & OBJECTIVES, ETC.
*The Results Group, Consultant Rick Brown
1) Approval of Strategic Planning meeting notes of 2/4/97 workshop -- City Manager Netter
explained the meeting notes by Consultant Rick Brown for this item were provided for
Council's consideration of approval. -- Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded
by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, meeting notes for the Strategic Planning workshop of
February 4, 1997, were unanimously approved.
2) Consideration of additional workshop(s) for developing mission statement, set goals,
objectives, etc. -- City Manager Netter referenced the list of times and dates provided
from Consultant Rick Brown of availability for consideration of additional workshops.
-- Council agreed there were too many scheduling conflicts for the dates listed and requested
the City Manager to obtain a new list of possible dates during the second half of March.
16. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
*Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) 2/10/97 meeting - request for input from cities
1) Sonoma/Marin Multimodal Transportation & Land Use Study - Update
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust referenced information distributed to
Council for this item and advised Council comments should be received as soon as
possible as it would be appropriate to provide input at the next SCTA meeting.
2) Proposed SCTA Executive Director Position
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust advised information was distributed to
Council for this item with request for cities to review and respond to SCTA. He
shared aspects related to the. need for this position to be filled and responded to
Council questions. -- Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, and unanimously approved, to support
filling the Executive Director Position with signified proportionate shares by cities,
expressing preference to the lower rate but prepared for higher, if necessary.
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17. COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)PROGRAM.•
*Proposal to return CDBG funds allocated for a Job Creation Revolving Loan Program
City Manager Netter explained the staff report provided for this item with resolution for
consideration and responded to Council questions.
Resolution No:
97 -47 AUTHORIZING RETURN OF A CDBG AWARD OF $66,670 ALLOCATED FOR
A JOB CREATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and
unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 97 -47 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
18. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention
of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes.
1) City Manager Netter referenced item #1 on Communications from Assistant City Manager
Leivo to the Planning Commission regarding General Plan Technical Update issues to keep
Council apprised of the program.
2) Mayor Linda Spiro referenced item #5 on Communications from Lisa E. Frey expressing
concerns regarding misconduct of high school students at University Square during lunch
breaks and impact on the businesses. Ms. Spiro acknowledged speaking with Ms. Frey
about these concerns and suggested Ms. Frey write this letter so it could be put on the
agenda for the upcoming Council's joint meeting with the School District to be scheduled.
Mayor Spiro referred to previous considerations of closed campus and reasons to wait for
graduation of former students, which should have proceeded to entirely closed campus by
now, and has not been done. -- Discussion included differing views of Council regarding
the approach of closed campus, with agreement signified for further discussion during the
joint meeting with the School District, as well as asking staff to prepare suggestions
regarding security for the businesses, and consideration of a plan for supervision of students.
3) Councilmember Mackenzie referenced item #2 on Communications from Anita Paulson and
previous November 1996 letter from Jan Ogren, both expressing concerns regarding
Measure N and related political campaigns. Mr. Mackenzie signified inclusion of these
letters in the Proposition 208 item scheduled later under the City Attorney's report.
4) Councilmember Mackenzie referenced item #7 on Communication from Santa Rosa Mayor
Sharon Wright regarding her appointment to the League of California Cities Task Force on
Revenue Stabilization and Reform, and recommended using the suggestions submitted.
5) Councilmember Reilly referenced item #3 on Communications of two letters from Paul
Stutrud regarding sale of signified City real estate and asked if staff could respond advising
the legality of the transaction and there are legal documents on file. City Manager Netter
responded these letters were referred to City Attorney Flitner for handling. Mayor Spiro
recommended sending to Mr. Stutrud a letter regarding his violation of the Telephone
Consumer Protection Act of 1991 by not having his return FAX number on all of his faxed
documents.
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19. JM41TEAV FROAtIFOR COUNCIL:
1) SSU annexation possibilities (Reilly) -- Councilmember Reilly recommended placing this
item on the agenda of upcoming joint meeting with Sonoma State University. -- Discussion
included varied Council views and concerns related to this possibility, with interest
signified for comparisons on sales tax potential versus increased costs for maintenance of
roads and lots, etc. Council agreed this should be an item to consider on the agenda for
its joint meeting with SSU.
2) Nomination for Coastal Commission vacan cy (for appointment to be made by Cities'
Selection Committee) -- Mayor Linda Spiro advised the meeting for this item will be held
this Thursday, February 27, 1997. She commented it was mentioned at the recent Mayors'
& Councilmembers' Executive Forum that Supervisor Mike Reilly received endorsement of
this nomination, as signified by letters distributed at tonight's Council meeting from several
cities in the county. -- Discussion included acknowledgment that this nomination will be
competing extensively with other counties. Council concurred with the endorsement of
the nomination of Supervisor Mike Reilly for appointment to fill the vacancy on the
California Coastal Commission by the Senate Rules Committee.
3) Agricultural & Open Space District seat opening re. nomination of Councilmember Jake
Mackenzie Q.4ayor Spiro) -- Mayor Linda Spiro confirmea she also made this nomination
at the above - referenced Mayors' & Councilmembers' Executive Forum. -- Councilmember
Mackenzie responded he appreciated the honor of this nomination. Mr. Mackenzie advised
he has spoken with Santa Rosa Councilmember Pat Wiggins to let her know of his interest
in the appointment but will not actively campaign, and to signify his support of Pat
Wiggins' nomination to this opening, if he does not do well in the election process, as she
would make an excellent representative on the Open Space District Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Mackenzie commented further that he would not turn it down, if elected.
4) League of California Cities -North Bay Division Meeting, Thursday, March 6, 1997,
Vacaville, Ca. -- City Manager Netter referenced information provided for this meeting,
and encouraged Councilmembers interested in attending, to advise City Manager's office
for RSVP's.
5) National League of Cities - Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C., March 6 -11,
1997 (Mayor Spiro) -- Mayor Linda Spiro advised she has reservations to attend this
conference and explained the City no longer belongs to the membership so the cost is a little
more than it would be with a membership. -- Councilmember Reilly responded he would
continue to make his long standing objection to the City covering the costs of any
Councilmembers traveling outside the State of California, due to being an expense the City
does not need. Requests can be made for informational material of such meetings, but if a
Councilmember chooses to attend, it should be at their own expense. Mr. Reilly made the
comparison of previously being Mayor, when he and his wife went to Japan to represent the
City, and he personally paid for the trip. -- Councilmember Flores expressed support of City
expenditure for the Mayor to attend this Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Flores recommended the Mayor present any programs that could be a benefit to the City,
as any strong national program could be beneficial, such as the focus on gang violence, with
further comment that the Mayor should be able to come back with very valuable insights for
the City. -- City Manager Netter reviewed Resolution No. 81 -204 provided for Council's
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) February 25, 1997
information, regarding authorizing attendance at certain conferences and training meetings,
with inclusion of above - referenced National Leagues' Congressional City Conference.
City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions regarding
procedural aspects of amending previous resolutions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, and unanimously approved, to place Resolution No. 81 -204 on the Council
meeting agenda of March 25, 1997, for discussion and/or direction.
6) Bill Wiggins' Dedication Ceremony, Saturday, March 15, 1997, 12:00 noon, Corp Yard
Mayor Linda Spiro announced this dedication ceremony.
7) Jt.Meeting_/City_ of Cotati -- City Manager Netter referenced letter from City of Cotati
providing proposed alternative dates for joint meeting of respective city councils. --
Council concurred Wednesday, March 19, 1997, was the best date for this joint meeting.
8) New Theater Complex -- Councilmember Reilly referenced recent Planning Commission
decisions on the new theater complex. He advised having some questions on this item and
requested it be placed on the next Council meeting agenda for review and discussion.
9) Youth Summit on Youth Violence Proposal by Santa Rosa Vice Mayor Janet Condron
Mayor Linda Spiro referenced Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez's comments earlier this evening
on this proposal, and recommended the Vice Mayor participate, if interested. Vice Mayor
Vicki Vidak - Martinez confirmed her interest to participate in this effort and attend
meetings scheduled for this proposal.
10) Policy on Previous Councilmember Invitations to City Events - -Mayor Linda Spiro requested
review of this item on the next agenda.
11) Sign Ordinance -- Mayor Linda Spiro requested discussion of this item on the next agenda
regarding signs within the community and possibly forming an economic development area,
and consider discussing implementation of ideas by staff.
12) Telephone lines -- Mayor Linda Spiro shared resident concerns expressed to her recently
regarding the expensive $750 cost to install a third telephone line at a new home in M
Section. Mayor Spiro said she wanted to understand why more phone lines are not available
to the new homes, referenced the need of modern day homes for state of the art equipment,
and would like to receive a report from PacBell responding to these concerns.
13) POW/MIA flag at Post Office -- Councilmember Reilly reviewed letter listed on Council
Communications from the City of Lomita requesting cities to signify support by resolution
urging local Post Office Branches to fly the nationally recognized POW/MIA Flag. He
recommended preparation of a resolution of support for formal consideration on the next
Council meeting agenda. Council concurred.
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14) Golf Course resident rates -- Mayor Linda Spiro said she would like to schedule a Golf
Course Committee meeting. City Manager Netter said he would work with Golf Course
Management to schedule a meeting. Discussion ensued.
15) Golden Gate Bridge, Hwy, and Transportation District Board of Directors' Appointment
(appointment by City Selection Committee) -- City Manager Netter reminded Council to
consider a nomination for this Board with selection on March 13, or if Council wants to
signify supporting the re- appointment of City Of Petaluma Councilmember Nancy Read.
20, aTYmANAGER's REP®RT.
1) Housing Financing Authority - Rancho Feliz Livability Awards Program - Application
City Manager Netter reviewed this item provided for Council's information.
2) AB 1890 re. Electric Restructuring - Update -- City Manager Netter reviewed this update
provided for informational purposes and responded to Council questions.
3) Sales Tax 1996 3rd Quarter Preliminary Results -- City Manager Netter reviewed this
report signifying a 14% decline for Rohnert Park.
4) REMIF Annual Meeting/Status of Employee Health Insurance - update -- City Manager
Netter advised this update was provided earlier this evening by REMIF General Manager,
Jeffrey Davis.
5) Proposed Workshops -- City Manager Netter advised deferral of this item to the next
Council meeting agenda.
6) Practices of youth baseball registration fees -- City Manager Netter reviewed this report
provided for informational purposes, as previously requested.
7) Empire Waste Management - CPI calculations -- City Manager Netter reviewed this
update on 1997 Refuse Rates from Finance Director Harrow, dated February 4, 1997.
8) Reserves for future retirement costs -- City Manager Netter explained this report provided
for Council's information.
9) City Annual Report/Newsletter -- City Manager Netter responded to previous Council
inquiry that the budget currently provides $12,500 for this item. Discussion concluded in
Council concurrence to proceed with this item not to exceed the designated amount and for
staff to use its discretion regarding who to hire.
10) AT &T ltr.response re. Santa Rosa Utility User Tax - Informational
City Manager Netter reviewed this information item provided to Council.
11) Spring Clean Up dates (R.P.Stadium): Hazardous materials - April 12 -13 1997 and
Regular - April 19 -28 1997 -- Informational item.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) February 25,1997
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, to extend the Council meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda
items, was unanimously approved.
21. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. • City Attorney Flitner reviewed his memorandums provided to
Council and responded to Council questions on the items listed on the agenda as follows:
1) Proposition 208 analysis re. political campaign finance and disclosure
2) Measure N/Urban Growth Boundary analysis
22. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
There were no additional unscheduled public appearances at this time.
23. ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Linda Spiro adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:10 p.m.
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From The Office Of
Armando F. Flores, Councilman
February 25, 1997
To: City Council
Re: Santa Rosa
Utilities, Policy Advisory Committee
At the meeting of February 19, 1997, the noted aspects were discussed.
I. Our recycled water storage system has capacity for 1.5 billion gallons.
2. In an ideal situation:
a. there would be full availability of storage capacity in September.
b. During the rainy season, river discharge could be made in the
river flow.
3. The ponds would be filled for irrigation in April, May, and June.
4. Flood waters infiltrate the ponds.
5. The new Gallo Pond has a 100 million gallon capacity.
6. The Llano plant has been upgraded with 6 new filters to enhance the
present 8.
7. By July all recycled water will be treated by ultraviolet light and
chlorine treatment will be eliminated.
8. The EIR for water discharge will be certified by early June.
a. Alternatives will be fully discussed at area meetings.
b. The partners will be asked to provide imput regarding
their favored plan.
9. Santa Rosa Treatment Plant Partners
a.
Santa Rosa
b.
Sonoma County
c.
Rohnert Park
d.
Sebastopol
e.
Cotati
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