2002/07/09 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT
CONCURRENT MEETINGS WORK SESSION MINUTES
for
WATER METER RATES
July 9, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park
for the City Council, Community Development Commission,
Rohnert Park Financing Authority, and the Rohnert
Park District met this date for a work session open to
the public to discuss Water Meter Rates. The work session
commenced at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor
Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores called the work session to order at
5:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; and Mayor Flores
Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Reilly
Staff present for all or part of the session: City
Manager Netter, Finance Director Lipitz, Public Works
Manager Stephens, Finance Services Manager Lauchner,
and City Attorney Strauss.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON POSTING
THE MEETING AGENDA:
Council acknowledged the City Manager /Clerk's Report on the
posting of the meeting's agenda.
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UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
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 with a 30- minute limit. No members of
the public came forward to speak.
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WATER METER RATES WORK SESSION
PRESENTATION BY CONSULTANT JOHN FARNKOPF,
HILTON, FARNKOPF & HOBSON, LLC
Farnkopf of Milton, Farnkopf & Hobson DISTRIBUTED
REVIEWED via a slide show a document entitled,
ter and Sewer Rate Structure Evaluation."
Farnkopf responded to Council inquiries regarding
water contractors, block rates, usage numbers,
service charges.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public were invited by Mayor Flores
to come forward and speak. No members of the public
came forward.
II. COUNCIL DISCUSSION /DIRECTION:
Per the Water Rate Study, Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez
and Mackenzie RECOMMENDED that the water rate structure
reflect /encourage conservation. Councilmembers noted
their support for water service charges. Per the Sewer
Rate Study, Councilmembers Vidak - Martinez and Mackenzie
RECOMMENDED that staff review the City's charges/
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permits for any toxics going to Santa Rosa wastewater
treatment plant, as well as folding the storm run -off
mechanism into the permitting process. Councilmember
Mackenzie SUGGESTED that staff look at the City of
Windsor's tiered rate system. Mavor Flores briefly
summarized the Water /Sewer Rate Schedule, and City
Manager Netter shared final comments, noting that staff
would review water block rates and service charges, and
sewer- related permits.
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ADJOURNMENT:
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There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the Work Session at approximately 6:03 p.m.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
July 9, 2002
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
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at
7:14 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; and Mayor Flores.
Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Reilly.
Mayor Flores noted that Vice Mayor Reilly is away on
professional business.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, Finance Director
Lipitz, Recreation Director Barry, Public Works Manager
Stephens, Building Official Braun, and Finance Services
Manager Lauchner.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss Water Meter Rates.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 5:45 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
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PERSONNEL MATTERS:
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1. City Manager's Performance Evaluation: Nothing
to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Resource Preservation Council v.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
2. Possible litigation, one case: Nothing to report.
3. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. Old Library Property: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JUNE 25, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Regular Concurrent City
Meetings Minutes of June 25, 2002, were APPROVED 3 -0 -1
AS SUBMITTED and with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: INFORMATIONAL
Hate -Free Communities Meeting, Thursday, July 11,
2002, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center dining room,
to work with County staff on developing a plan for
Rohnert Park to prevent and respond to hate crimes and
hate incidents in the community.
Councilmember Mackenzie: Under Item 19, Council
Committee and /or Other Reports, request to discuss a
visit to Vineyard Creek Hotel, Spa and Conference
Center in the City of Santa Rosa.
Mayor Flores: INFORMATIONAL
Cotati Children's Faire, Saturday, July 13, 2002,
starting at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Flores attending as
representative of the City Council.
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4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any youth in the audience
who wanted to share brief comments. No youth responded.
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
Rebecca Rishe, Chairperson, Sister Cities Relations
Committee - Requesting Council participation in
upcoming September 2002 events for the arrival of
Hashimoto City, Japan, representatives to honor the
City of Rohnert Park with an exhibition of Calligraphy
by Mrs. Goto, including request for Council to consider
use of the Garden Room for a workshop by Mrs. Goto and
additional area for safe viewing of her works:
Ms. Rishe DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED an email she
received from Hashimoto. She indicated that
representatives from Hashimoto will be visiting
Rohnert Park from approximately September 15 -29,
2002, and she noted that four of the ladies visiting
are seeking homestay. She STATED that anyone
interested in providing homestay for the visitors can
contact her office at (707) 792 -2862. Furthermore,
she requested Council consideration of additional
space for the exhibits of Mrs. Goto, the calligrapher,
and she noted that she will try to coordinate the
reception for the Sister City visitors with the
Councilmembers' schedules.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Mayor Flores
DIRECTED STAFF (1) to work with the Sister Cities
Committee and make recommendations regarding additional
facilities; and (2) to let City staff know through
the City Manager's newsletter of the need for housing
for four of the ladies from Hashimoto. Councilmembers
Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez noted some conflicts
with the dates of September 17 and 18, 2002, regarding
homestay availability and /or a reception date for the
visitors.
6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
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, with a 30- minute limit.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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1. John Noble on behalf of Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers' Association (RPPSOA), was recognized and
thanked the Council and City staff for the efforts
that went into negotiating a contract that is in the
best interest of the City and the Public Safety
Officers.
2. John Hudson 399 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized and
called attention to a letter printed in the July 2,
2002, Press Democrat from Steve and Mary Chambers,
residents of F Section who discussed how they felt
targeted and harassed by the Department of Public
Safety Officers during their annual Independence
Day block party last year, in which legal fireworks
were safely set off. Mr. Hudson noted the
snitch -on -your- neighbor campaign regarding fireworks
as mentioned in the letter, as well as the fifteen
officers who were sent to that one block on that
one occasion. He questioned the Department of Public
Safety's priorities and asked why there is no
snitch -on -your- neighbor campaign for truly dangerous
activities, such as toxic dumping and speeding and
drunken driving.
The following members of the public came forward and
discussed Agenda Item 12, Skate Park Proposal for Council
to consider a public hearing to be held by the Parks and
Recreation Commission to consider relocating the proposed
skate park from the previously selected Wellness Center
to Sunrise Park tennis courts:
OPPOSE 1. Katie Klee, 1098 San Francisco Way, SUBMITTED
LETTER
OPPOSE 2. Eric Greenband 6198 San Gabriel Place,
SUBMITTED LETTER
OPPOSE 3. Dennis Rich, San Francisco Way
SUPPORT 4. Janice Brown, 4438 Hollingsworth Circle
OPPOSE S. Stella Stafford 6196 San Gabriel Place
OPPOSE 6. Kevin Hughes, 6195 San Gabriel Place
OPPOSE ?. John Stafford 6196 San Gabriel place
SUPPORT 8. Teriann McGowan, 1040 San Francisco Way
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Highlights of the arguments for /against said Skate,Park
Proposal included the following:
*Sunrise Park currently has numerous maintenance /equipment
problems.
*Safety concerns, as tennis courts are shrouded by trees.
*Parking and traffic could become a worse problem in that
area.
*Skateboarders do deserve a place to safely skate.
*Noise level from the playground will worsen for the
nearby neighbors if skateboarders gather to skate;
ramps and rails are noisy.
*Current noise, litter, vandalism, and safety problems
at Sunrise Park are from the groups that use the park
at this time, including soccer /basketball /tennis /kickball/
softball players, and groups that gather in the park
afterhours.
*Concerns about only one ingress and egress for Public
Safety officers should there be problems.
*Recommend non - residential areas for the skate park.
*Several donors for the new park, but no location,
affecting fundraising and enthusiasm.
*Skateboarders cannot skate on graffiti or broken
glass, and most skateboarders are nondrivers; when they
drive, they leave town for established skateparks.
*Skate park will diminish value of nearby homes.
*Public has a tainted view of skateboarders; most are
local kids who have played soccer, baseball, football,
et cetera.
*Skate ramps no more noisy than basketball courts.
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7. 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. The Mayor
signified removal of one Consent Calendar item per
City Attorney Strauss' recommendation as follows:
Resolution No. 2002 -150. City Attorney Strauss noted
that City Manager Netter needed to discuss the matter
with City Engineer Gaffney in light of a correspondence
he just received.
A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
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B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,014,713.78
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$585,879.39
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
MAY 31, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
*ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -145 HONORING MARGARET LEINSTER, FINANCE OFFICER,
REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND (REMIF)
ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT
2002 -146 HONORING LYNN BENNETT ON THE OCCASION OF HER
RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT
2002 -147 OF SUPPORT FOR THE NORTHERN AND COASTAL
CALIFORNIA WATER BOND INITIATIVE COALITION
2002 -148 AUTHORIZING A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR YOUTH
SERVICES SPECIALIST
2002 -149 AWARD OF CONTRACT, SCADA (SUPERVISORY CONTROL
AND DATA ACQUISITION) SYSTEM, PROJECT NO.
1999 -11
2002 -151 APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NOR TH1.1E'ST,'R�.
PACIFIC RAILROAD AUTHORITY FOR AT -GRADE
CROSSINGS, PROJECT NO. 1995 -7
2002 -152 ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN EASEMENT DEED FROM RONCO 8, INC. (PORTION
OF APN 143 - 021 -036) FOR PUBLIC STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT
2002 -153 APPROVING AMENDED BOUNDARY MAP FOR UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6
2002 -154 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, GOLF COURSE WATERLINE, PROJECT
NO. 2002 -05
2002 -155 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, OVERLAYS - 2000, PROJECT NO. 2000 -07
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution
No. 2002 -150, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined
on the meeting's agenda, was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice
Mayor Reilly absent.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -150 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WATER METER INSTALLATION,
PROJECT NO. 2001 -05
At this time, City Attorney Strauss indicated that
Council could proceed to vote on said resolution.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -150 was
APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
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8. OTHER RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Honeybee Swimming Pool Re- Plastering /Award of
Contract:
2002 -156 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RE- PLASTERING OF HONEYBEE
SWIMMING POOL TO BURKETT'S POOL RE- PLASTERING
City Manager Netter shared brief comments on said
resolution, and, upon MOTION by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie,
Resolution 2002 -156 was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor
Reilly absent.
2. Memorandums of Agreement:
2002 -157 RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
Mayor Flores noted that he received a fax from Vice Mayor
Reilly, who is away on professional business, which
expressed his support for the above - listed memorandum of
agreement. Councilmember Mackenzie DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED an email letter regarding his reasons for voting
against salary increases contained in this evening's
memorandums of agreement. He cited the lack of voter
interest in a tax to maintain generous salary and benefits
packages for City workers, the need for the economy to
improve, as well as the need for the benefits package for
City employees and retirees to be revised.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -157 was
APPROVED 2 -1 -1 with Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting
and with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
2002 -158 RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS
Council discussion concluded, and, upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -158 was
APPROVED 2 -1 -1 with Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting
and with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
2002 -159 APPROVING THE OUTLINE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT
Management Cost -of- Living Adjustment:
Council discussion concluded, and, upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -159 was
APPROVED 2 -1 -1 with Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting
and with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDS:
Accepting "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting" Award from the Government
Finance Officers' Association for the City's
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year
Endinq_June 30 2001 (20th consecutive Year) - Sandy
Lipitz, Finance Director:
and
Recognition of the Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement to Deborah Lauchner, Financial Services
Manage r•
Mayor Flores presented Finance Director Lipitz and
Finance Services Manager Lauchner with their.respective
awards. Council commended staff for their outstanding
efforts.
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10. CIRCUSES USING ANIMAL ACTS - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISPLAY OF WILD AND EXOTIC
ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared brief
comments.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 682 PROHIBITING THE DISPLAY OF WILD AND EXOTIC
ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Ordinance for Introduction
No. 682 was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
11. UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN - BROOKFIELD HOMES
PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR THE UNIVERSITY
DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA:
Kevin Pohlson, representing Brookfield Homes for the
University District, along with the community and the
landscape architects for the project, gave a detailed
presentation regarding the proposed plans for the
University District Specific Plan Area. Mr. Pohlson
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the Land Use Plan for the
University District, and the architects shared slide
show presentations about the different densities,
the wide variety of proposed architectural styles for
homes, pedestrian and bike trails, commercial /retail
plans, traffic issues, and R.P. Expressway plans.
Councilmembers expressed support for the proposed
plans, and Mr. Pohlson responded to Council inquiries
regarding affordable housing and connectivity with
Sonoma State University and the Green Music Center.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at 9:37 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
9:45 p.m. with all of the Councilmembers
present except Vice Mayor Reilly.
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12. SKATE PARK PROPOSAL - CONSIDERATION OF A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION TO CONSIDER RELOCATING PROPOSED SKATE PARK
FROM PREVIOUSLY SELECTED WELLNESS CENTER TO SUNRISE
PARK TENNIS COURTS:
1. Staff Report: Mayor Flores shared brief comments
about the nature of the Skate Park Proposal.
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward the following
members of the public to discuss the Skate Park Proposal
for Council to consider a public hearing to be held by the
Parks and Recreation Commission to consider relocating the
proposed skate park from the previously selected Wellness
Center to Sunrise Park tennis courts:
SUPPORT
1.
Cameron Yarbrough,
1451 Southwest Boulevard
SUPPORT
2.
Cindy Peterson, 4431 Hickory Way
SUPPORT
3.
Jonah Larkin 1451
Southwest Boulevard
SUPPORT
4.
Erick Brown, 4438
Hollingsworth Circle
SUPPORT
5.
Stella Spring, 936
Civic Center Drive
Highlights of the arguments in support of said Skate Park
Proposal included the following:
*Parking lot at University Square in not an appropriate
place for the skateboarders to practice their sport.
*Skateboarders should be afforded a safe, legal place to
skate, just like golfers and other sports have venues.
*Lack of a skate park puts police in an awkward position
in dealing with the skateboarders.
*Sunrise Park close to buses and schools.
*Studies show skate parks produce no more ambient noise
than basketball courts, baseball /soccer fields.
*P t ramp i n r-.no i s own backyard is not the
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solution; neighbors still call the police for noise.
*Skate park will be monitored, locked at night, and
unusable in the winter months when it is raining.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to extend the
meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items
was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 at approximately 10:00 p.m. with
Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
At this time, Recreation Director Barry shared the
contents of the staff report.
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2. Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers
shared their perspectives on the proposal.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez expressed support
for working towards acquisition of the land for the
Community Fields and putting in a permanent skate
park. Councilmember Mackenzie recommended going
back to the original report and reconsidering the
Community Center area. Mayor Flores expressed
support for continuing with work on the temporary
Wellness Center site.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, a motion to direct staff to report back on
what is needed to proceed with the Kisco Wellness Center
site was APPROVED 2 -1 -1 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
dissenting and with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he would be
available to work with staff as necessary on the temporary
skate park site.
13. CABLE T.V. MATTER - CONSIDERATION TO DENY CABLE TV
FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM TCI - ESFV /AT &T TO TCI -ESFV/
AT &T COMCAST CORP.:
1. Staff Report: Item DEFERRED to the next meeting
at the recommendation of City Manager Netter.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002- DENIAL OF CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM
TCI - ESFV /AT &T TO TCI - ESFV /AT &T COMCAST CORP.
Action DEFERRED to the next meeting.
14. WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES - CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS
FOR FRANCHISE FEES UNDERPAYMENT BY EMPIRE WASTE
MANAGEMENT:
1. City Attorney Opinion on Alternatives: Item
DEFERRED to the next meeting at the recommendation
of City Attorney Strauss.
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2. Council Discussion /Direction /Action:
Resolution for Consideration:
2002- APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HILTON FARNKOPF &
HOBSON FOR PROVIDING SERVICES RELATED TO
FRANCHISE FEES BY EMPIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT
OR
2002- APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, MUTUAL GENERAL
RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE WITH EMPIRE
WASTE MANAGEMENT, a.d.b.a. WASTE MANAGEMENT
RECYCLING AND COLLECTION, INC.
OR
Other Options
Action DEFERRED to the next meeting.
15. WATER METER RATES - RESULTS OF JULY 9, 2002, WORK
SESSION ON WATER METER RATE STUDY PRESENTED BY
CONSULTANT JOHN FARNKOPF OF HILTON FARNKOPF & HOBSON,
LLC:
Council Discussion /Report from Work Session: City
Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the work
session, and he noted that Council has given direction
to staff to look at the water and sewer rates with an
emphasis on conservation.
16. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN - CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
1. Staff /Council Committee Report: Assistant City
Manager Donley summarized the timeline for the
RFP's, and Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and
Mackenzie shared brief comments on the direction of
the Committee to get an Economic Development Plan
for the City.
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2. Council Discussion /Action:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -06 CALLING FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Mackenzie, CDC Resolution for Adoption
2002 -06 was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
17. OLD LIBRARY SITE - CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY KNOW AS OLD LIBRARY LOCATION,
APN 143- 051 -035:
Council Discussion /Action: Mayor Flores noted that a
fundraiser for the new library will be on August 30,
2002, and the ribbon - cutting /public open house will be
August 31, 2002. City Manager Netter stated that he
will report back to Council at the next meeting on the
negotiations with local brokers
18. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
Councilmembers commended Brookfield Homes for their
presentation on the University District this evening.
19. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Golf Courses Subcommittee, June 27, 2002, meeting:
Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Flores shared
comments regarding their site visit to the
Foxtail Golf Course Renovations and the ongoing
issue of access to the courses, particularly for
homeowners next to the courses.
2. Library Mural Committee Report: Mayor Flores
shared brief comments on the status of the mural,
of which work is set to begin August 1, 2002, and
be completed in six weeks.
3. Executive Committee, July 8, 2002, meeting: Mayor
Flores noted that Vice Mayor Reilly was unable to
attend due to his professional obligations. The
Mayor stated that all matters outlined on the agenda
were discussed.
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4. Other, if any:
a. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and
Open Space District Advisory Committee:
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he
attended a recent meeting, and he
recommended that the City aggressively
approach the Open Space District on the
matter of acquiring the Community Fields.
20. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
July 8, 2002 regular meeting has been
RESCHEDULED to July 22, 2002: Councilmember,
Mackenzie noted that he will be attending a
meeting on August 7, 2002, along with the
Marin Congestion Management Agency to make sure
the City gets its maximum funding opportunities
through the T -21 Reauthorization.
2. Other, if any: None.
21. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
22. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Mavors! & Councilmembers' Association, General
Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Ju y 11,
2002, in Sonoma: Mayor Flores, City Manager Netter,
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be attending said meeting. Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez noted that she will be at the Hate -Free
Communities meeting.
2. Use of Motorized Scooters: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE said matter.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financinq Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
July 9, 2002 Page(15)
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Payment of Medicare Matter: Mayor Flores
DIRECTED STAFF to prepare a report for the
Council concerning City Attorney Strauss'
analysis /opinion of a letter from the former
Director of Public Works regarding the payment
of Medicare.
23. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Staff Update for the Public Education Program:
City Manager Netter indicated that a report
will be placed in the Councilmembers' boxes
tomorrow regarding the Public Education Program.
2. Other informational items, if any:
a. Project Status Report: City Manager Netter
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the Project Status
Report.
24. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward any members
of the public wishing to speak. No one responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor.Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 10:51 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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Subj: Budget Discussions- No RP City staff salary increases!
'Date: 7/9/20024:29:18 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: Blumacjazz
To: tdettling @rpcity.org, jnetter @rpcity.org, jgaffney @rpcity.org, Munilaw, bstrauss @rpcity.org,
bstephens @rpcity.org, nkaufman @rpcity.org, AAfflores, sdonley @rpcity.org, Ibraun @rpcity.org,
tbarry@rpcity.org, mgrice @rpcity.org, slipitz @rpcity.org, tbullard @rpcity.org, probbins @rpcity.org,
vvmartinez @rpcity.org
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At our last council meeting I enunciated my reasons for voting against salary increases contained in agreements
placed in front of this council for approval, prior to our vote on the proposed FY 2002 -2003 General Fund
operating budget. In neither newspaper which covers our on goings did this action on my part get but the briefest
of mentions.
I believe there is a serious problem with trying to sell a utility tax to the voters in November to raise $2million /yr in
part to support salary increases for staff.
Surely it must be recognized that, in jobs where staff have they and their families' share of retirement and health
benefit costs paid for by the city of Rohnert Park, voters will have little sympathy for taxing themselves to maintain
generous salary and benefits package for city workers foreign to they themselves in their places of work.
Public education once it focusses on ALL aspects of financing city government will be a two edged sword!
Given the analysis for FY 2003 -2004 , I can only repeat tonight to the members of the Public Safety and
Dispatchers bargaining units, hard workers all, workers who serve and protect us, that I cannot vote for 6%
annual salary increases while Rohnert Park, fiscally at least, burns. If the economy doesn't improve to the tune of
$1.3 million and if the taxes don't pass to the tune of $2million plus, it will be the occasion for reductions in force.
The programs to be reduced will not be those of protection and public health!
I will support the measures to be put on the November Ballot but only to protect the city's fiscal integrity in the
face of ill advised salary increases. As I stated last year at budget time during my year as Mayor -the whole
benefits package for employees and retirees must be revised before this gold plated ship founders under its own
weight.
Jake Mackenzie
Tuesday, July 09, 2002 America Online: Blumacjazz