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1995/12/19 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes December 19, 1995 Adj. Mtg. The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Eck called the adjourned session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.. ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (1) Councilmember Gallagher (due to work conflict) 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. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time. Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, Chairman of Bicycle Advisory Committee, referred to Government Code Section 2.08 pertaining to Council procedural rules and rules of decorum. Mr. Mackenzie reviewed related concerns and inquired about enforcement possibilities. Linda Worthington, 8080 Mitchell Avenue, indicated regrets that her husband, Chip Worthington, was out of town and unable to attend tonight. She expressed appreciation to Mayor Eck for his past year of service as Mayor and congratulated incoming Mayor Flores for his appointment. Ms. Worthington commented further on the great community of Rohnert Park and all it has to offer youths and families. Jim Clark, 80 Walnut Circle, expressed disagreement with comments of Jake Mackenzie, the first speaker. REFLECTIONS: Various reflections were shared by each Councilmember pertaining to efforts of the past year and the anticipation of positive accomplishments ahead. With acknowledgment of Mayor Eck's previous announcement that he would not be running for re- election next November, Councilmembers expressed special appreciation to Mayor Eck for all his years of service. Council also complimented the efforts and support of City staff. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 2) December 19, 1995 Adj. mtg. COMMENTS OF OUTGOING MAYOR: Mayor Eck recognized former Councilmembers present at the meeting, as well as numerous representatives of other City Commissions, Committees and Boards, and expressed appreciation for the efforts and support of City staff. Mayor Eck reviewed various accomplishments of the past year acknowledging the teamwork effort on the part of everyone involved toward successful results. He also expressed appreciation for the public support received during his years on the Council. SEATING OF COUNCIL OFFICERS (Mayor and Vice Mayor) Council acknowledged the election of Mayor Flores and Vice Mayor Eck during the Council meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 1995. Former Mayor Eck turned the gavel over to Mayor Flores. Mayor Flores expressed appreciation to outgoing Mayor Eck and presented him with a pocket watch with engraved case as an expression of appreciation from the City for his service as Mayor during the past year. Mayor Flores expressed further appreciation for the efforts of City staff and acknowledged staff members present at the meeting. Mayor Flores introduced members of his family present and expressed appreciation for his family's support. Mayor Flores reviewed desires and goals for the upcoming year. ADJOURNMENT. ° There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting to refreshments at approximately 6:35 p.m. City Man ger /City Clerk JDN /jh Z' z-:: �') 6 � � J — a, ,, Mayor CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1995 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Crushers Baseball - Inaugural Season Mobile Home Park Purchase Program - Purchase of Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park Litigation - City Won Sime I Appeal Reclaimed Water Irrigation System Program Finalized Current General Plan Instituted 20 -Year Long Term General Plan Process Expanded Space for KRCB - Channel 22 Approved - 24 Unit Affordable Housing Project - Santa Alicia " 164 Unit Affordable Housing Project - Laguna Apartments " 296 Unit Single Family Project (Wm. Lyons Homes) - H.P. area " 17 Unit Single Family Project - Snyder Lane PUBLIC SAFETY: .Community Policing - Crime Bill Grant - 3 PSO's .Bicycle Patrol .24 Hr. Fire Staffing (2 engines 24 hrs.) .Neighborhood Watch Program .COPS Fast Grant - School Resources Officer .Drug Awareness Resistance & Education (D.A.R.E.) Program .Opened new state -of- the -art Animal Shelter December 19, 1995 Awards Received in Calendar Year 1995 City of Rohnert Park: ♦ American Planning Association - California Chapter Distinguished Leadership Award - Burbank Housing Development Corporation Tower Apartments Affordable Housing Project ♦ Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for 1994 Government Finance Officers Association of U.S. and Canada. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). Achieved the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting ♦ California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting 1993 - 1994 for the City of Rohnert Park ♦ California Governor's Committee for the Employment of Disabled Persons Award - 1995 Award to City in recognition of its support and commitment to the hiring of disabled persons. Old Adobe Development Services (OADS) ♦ California State Senate Certificate of Recognition- 1994 "Free Friday Night Program" SCAYD, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Department of Public Safety, Youth and Family Services, Recreation Department ♦ Community Unified Policing Grant - School Resource Officer - 3 years Community Policing - 3 Officers ♦ Julie Green City of Rohnert Park Youth Services Intern Volunteer Appreciation Award for being exemplary volunteer in the Criminal Justice System. Given by California Youth Authority (One of 17 recipients given in the State) ♦ Julie Wood/Lisa Fry California Crime Prevention Officers Association Volunteers of the Year - 1995 Neighborhood Watch. Award presented in Irvine, CA.