2002/07/23 City Council Minutes (3)CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
July 23, 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
7:08 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Reilly;
and Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, City Engineer Gaffney, Finance Director
Lipitz, Public Works Manager Stephens, and Finance
Services Manager Lauchner.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss the Community Development Commission
Proposed Budget 2002 -03.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
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PERSONNEL MATTERS:
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, three cases: Nothing to
report.
3. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Wellness Center Site: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
WATER METER RATES WORK SESSION - JULY 9, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JULY 9, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Water Meter Rates Work
Session Minutes of July 9, 2002, and the Regular
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of July 9, 2002, were
APPROVED 3 -0 -1 AS SUBMITTED with Vice Mayor Reilly
abstaining.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez called attention to
maintenance problems at Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to agendize
consideration of maintenance issues at Rancho Feliz
Mobilehome Park as an EMERGENCY ITEM was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED. Mayor Flores noted that said Emergency Item
would be placed after the Consent Calendar on this
evening's agenda.
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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 APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Family Action of Sonoma County presentation seeking
endorsement of the concept to develop a Children's
Council for Sonoma County:
Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Flores noted that
a representative from Family Action of Sonoma County
had requested to RESCHEDULE the presentation to the
August 13, 2002, City Council meeting. Council
CONCURRED with said request.
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.
1. Seamus Seanachaoi 207 Southwest Boulevard, was
recognized and noted that he is the assistant manager
of Southwest Shopping Center on Southwest Boulevard.
He called attention to extreme safety violations by
youngsters who ride motorized scooters in and around
that shopping area, and he cited lack of safety gear
on the riders, verbal abuse from youth and parents, and
riding on sidewalks where signs clearly prohibit such
activity. He recommended that Council regulate the use
of motorized scooters before someone is seriously hurt.
2. Tom Thunderhorse 430 Santa Barbara Drive, was
recognized and expressed concern over the noise which
comes from the motorized scooters, particularly those
which have been modified for more power, as well as
with the scooter riders' general lack of regard for
traffic regulations. He also inquired about getting
speed bumps near the Altamont Apartments. City Manager
Netter INDICATED that he would look into the matter
of the speed bumps in that area.
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3. Art Tanton, 205 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized and
noted that he is the manager of the Southwest Shopping
Center. He discussed the fairly recent rental of space
at the Shopping Center to a motorized scooter dealer,
as well as the several accommodations the Center has
made for the scooter business to help demo the
scooters. He expressed concern over the number of
complaints he has received from neighbors and Southwest
Shopping Center tenants over several problems with
the motorized scooter riders, including noise, lack of
regard for traffic laws or pedestrians, lack of safety
gear, and lack of parental supervision. He recommended
that the City regulate the use of the motorized
scooters for the sake of the shopping center business
owners and patrons, as well as the safety of the
community.
4. Pat Costello 430 Santa Barbara Drive, was recognized
and expressed concern over serious safety violations
of some motorized scooter riders, including riding the
scooter with another person and /or towing other
youngsters behind the scooter. She noted that
the scooters are sold with a brochure explaining the
conditions under which the scooters are sold, and
she recommended that the City consider a safety
program so that the scooters can be safely enjoyed.
Mayor Flores noted that Silvia Fernandez will speak during
Item 9 and Marie Vinsick will speak during the Rancho
Feliz Emergency Item following the Consent Calendar.
5.. Hazel Clark, 2733 Marin Street, Napa, was recognized
and stated that she has two children that ride the
scooters and that she works at Breakneck Speed during
the sulrl[neL . She Urged the Council to provide a sa e
place for the youngsters to ride the motorized
scooters, as well as Lo enforce helmet laws. Shc
noted that the scooters provide cheap transportation
for youngsters working in the community, and that it is
only a small percentage of youngsters on the scooters
who ride recklessly.
6. David Hardy, Rohnert Park, was recognized and thanked
Public Works Manager Stephens and crew for cleaning up
the bike path near Redwood Park Estates. He ASKED that
loose boards in the bridge that crosses the nearby
creek be repaired. He also expressed concern and asked
for Council consideration regarding the noise from
model airplanes flown from Creekside Middle School.
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Mayor Flores indicated that Mr. Hardy's comments
regarding the clean -up project would be passed on to
the Public Works Department.
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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 three Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -164
and Ordinance for Adoption No. 682 per Vice Mayor Reilly's
recommendation, and Resolution No. 2002 -167 per
Councilmember Mackenzie's recommendation.
A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,192,773.32
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$145,773.22
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -160 PROCLAIMING AUGUST 15 -17, 2002, AS "CALIFORNIA
JUNIOR MISS WEEK"
2002 -161 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL DATA SERVICES, DATA
NETWORK MAINTENANCE WITH EXTRATEAM
2002 -162 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
SPRINGBROOK SOFTWARE FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE FINANCE COMPUTER SYSTEM
2002 -163 ACCEPTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE EASEMENT
DEED FROM GROOM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2002 -165 REJECTING BID FOR LEGAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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2002 -166 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF SJA, INC., dba ANDERSON
DRILLING (FOR COST AND TIME INCREASES DUE TO
ALLEGED INACCURATE SITE CONDITION FOR SANTA ROSA
SUBREGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM'S GEYSERS PROJECT)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2002 -164 and 2002 -167, and Ordinance for Adoption
No. 682, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined
on the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002- AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
BETCHEL HUDIS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDESIGNING THE WINE & VISITORS'
CENTER PARKING LOT
At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly, Council CONCURRED
(1) to DEFER said item for consideration for two weeks,
and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to report back on (a) the Open
Space designation as noted in the minutes at the time the
Wine & Visitors' Center parking lot was approved and (b)
an update of developments at the Wine & Visitors' Center.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -167 DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
IN B SECTION
At the request of Councilmember Mackenzie, City Engineer
Gaffney provided a brief summary of the staff report.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -167 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 682 ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.40 PROHIBITING
THE DISPLAY OF WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC
ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT
City Attorney Strauss responded to Vice Mayor Reilly's
inquiries about the language of the ordinance.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded'by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Ordinance for Adoption No. 682
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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EMERGENCY ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION:
Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park Maintenance Issues:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez discussed several
maintenance issues she observed from a recent site
visit to Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park, including
an exposed asbestos pipe, overgrown weeds, abandoned
cars, and an unusable playground. Furthermore, she
questioned the accuracy of the recent Rancho Feliz
Capital Project Report, particularly the section on
landscaping and miscellaneous site improvement.
Councilmembers shared their perspectives as well.
Council CONCURRED on the following direction:
(1) To DIRECT STAFF to review the condition of the
park and come back with recommendations and an
action plan;
(2) To DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER to review the
Ten -Year Capital Improvement Plan, the last
Rancho Feliz Capital Project Report, and the
responsibilities of the company hired to manage
the park, and to come back with an analysis; and
(3) To reactivate the Mobilehome Parks Subcommittee,
Mayor Flores and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
to make a site visit and come back with a
short -term proactive program to address the
immediate maintenance needs.
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward a member of
the public who submitted a speaker card on this matter.
1. Marie Vinsick 38 Estrella Rancho Feliz, was
recognized and SHARED photos of the dilapidated and
dangerous conditions at Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park.
She discussed the reward for the arrest and
conviction of persons involved in the vandalism,
drinking, and arson activities at the park. She
also urged the City to get a new management company
to oversee the park. Finally, she noted that she has
gone to the Housing Authority for over one year
regarding the maintenance issues at Rancho Feliz, and
she also submitted a list of said problems one year ago
to City staff.
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8. BUDGET MATTERS - CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED FEES/
CHARGES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Water Service Rate Proposed 35% Increase: A
comparison of the current and proposed water service
rates was provided in the public hearing notice.
a. Staff Report: Finance Director Lipitz
DISTRIBUTED and REVIEWED a packet of documents
entitled, "Water Rate Increase Fiscal Year
2002 -03,11 and she responded to Council questions.
b. Public Hearing: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:20 p.m.
1. Harold Belofsky, 1525 Mammoth Place, was recognized and
inquired about the 67- percent increase in personnel
costs for the water budget, the amount of money set
aside for capital preservation projects for water and
sewer, and the average cost of metered water for an
average family in an average home.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at
8:23 p.m. Finance Director Lipitz discussed the
need to hire personnel to help run the water
operations. City Manager Netter offered copies
of the Capital Projects documents for water and
sewer to Mr. Belofsky, as well as a copy of the
consultant's analysis of the average cost for
a household using 12,000 gallons of metered water
per month, which will be completed and ready for
a public session by the second Council meeting in
September.
c . Coun-lci 1 ni scuss i on /Asti on : Councilmembers shared
their perspectives. Highlights included the
following:
Mayor Flores: Discussed the City's responsibility to
guarantee a source of water to all
residents and to maintain the wells in the
event of a catastrophe.
Vice Mayor Reilly: Shared a historical perspective on the
City's reasons for not raising the water rate:
five percent a year over the past ten years.
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Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Discussed how the cost'of
the City's water system is clearly driven
by federal law.
Councilmember Mackenzie: Commented on the City's
commitment to reduce the amount of
groundwater that it takes from the
aquifer as the City has considerably
lowered the water table over the years
at a rate that nature could not replenish.
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -168 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -153 ESTABLISHING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
AND OPERATION OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -168 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
At this time, Councilmembers clarified an inquiry by a
member of the public regarding the Calistoga Water trucks
getting water from an area by Rohnert Park.
2. Sewer Service Rate Proposed 5% Increase: A
comparison of the current and proposed sewer service
rates was provided in the public hearing notice.
a. Staff Report: Finance Director Lipitz
DISTRIBUTED and REVIEWED a packet of documents
entitled, "Sewer Rate Increase Fiscal Year
2002 -03," and she responded to Council questions.
b. Public Hearing: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:41 p.m. There being no members of
the public desiring to speak on this matter,
the Public Hearing was CLOSED at 8:41 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez compared current water and sewer
rates for cities in Sonoma County, and she
noted that Rohnert Park's proposed water rates
are comparable and the proposed sewer rates
are less than the average. Finance Director
Lipitz noted that a low- income discount program
will be available based on income per
household, with applications at the Finance
Department.
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Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 683 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 674 AND TITLE 13 OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SEWER
SYSTEM REGULATIONS (SEWER USE ORDINANCE)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Ordinance for Introduction
No. 683 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. Refuse Collection Proposed Rate Changes for
Residential, Multifamily, and Commercial Customers:
Single- family residential customers received a 10%
rate reduction effective July 1, 2001, due to the
lower contract price with Rohnert Park Disposal, the
City's new waste hauler as of July.1, 2001.
However, proposed rates for a few commercial and
multifamily accounts with higher frequency of bin
collection and disposal volume are increased to
reflect the high cost of such service. There are
no changes in costs proposed for debris box and
compactor refuse service. A comparison of the
current and proposed refuse collection rates was
provided in the public hearing notice.
a. Staff Report: Bob Hilton of Hilton Farnkopf &
Hobson gave a brief overview of the proposed
refuse collection rate changes, and he responded
to Council questions. A representative from
Rohnert Park Disposal responded to Councilmember
Mackenzie's inquiry about determining the size of
the disposal containers.
b. Public Hearing: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
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the public desiring to speak on this matter,
the Public Heariny was CLOSED at 8:51 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -169 AMENDING REFUSE COLLECTION RATES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -169 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 8:54 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:04 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
9. NOVEMBER 2002 ELECTION MATTERS - PUBLIC MEETING TO
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING THREE TAX MEASURES ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2002, BALLOT:
*Establishing Telecommunications Users Tax of 4% for
residential users and 6% for commercial users
*Increasing Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 11%
to 12 loss of measure reduces tax to 10%
*Voter approval of existing Business License Tax; loss
of measure reduces tax by 25%
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report and responded to
Council questions. He noted that a draft plan
of the education program for the public will be
scrutinized by the City Attorney and ready for
Council review by August 6, 2002.
2. Public Comments: At this time, Mayor Flores
called forward those citizens interested in
speaking on this matter.
1. Silvia Fernandez, 7205 Ruby Court, was recognized and
expressed her opposition to the City's proposed tax
measures. She discussed the impact that the proposed
Telecommunications Users Tax would have on her
household, and she asked the Councilmembers to adhere
to the City's Mission Statement by bringing financial
health back to the City not by way of the taxpayers,
but rather by thoroughly assessing other means of
closing the fiscal gap in the budget. She SUBMITTED
three letters from concerned citizens for Council
consideration.
2. Amy Biagi, 1308 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized and
expressed a need to better understand where the tax
money from the proposed tax measures would be going.
Per the proposed Telecommunications Users Tax, she
noted that she, also a single mother, would
be impacted not only for her phone lines, wireless
phone, cable, and pager, but also at local businesses,
which would pass on the cost of the tax to consumers.
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3. Council Discussion /Direction - A Public Hearing for
consideration of these ballot measures has been duly
noticed and scheduled during a Special City Council
meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on
Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.: City Manager
Netter responded to Council questions, and, upon
MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to hold a Public
Hearing on August 6, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. for
consideration of these ballot measures was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. At the request of
Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED to
conduct any other City business at 5:30 p.m. prior
to the Special Meeting.
10. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF VAN
LOGAN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO APPROVE °WILL SERVE11 LETTER
FOR A SINGLE SEWER CONNECTION FOR THE PARCEL ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF KEISER AND PETALUMA HILL ROADS
(APN 045 - 261 -001):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report. City staff and
Van Logan, representative for the owner of the
property, responded to various Council
inquiries regarding the language of Exhibit A
to the resolution, the Open Space District, the
Community Fields, and the cost of acquisition.
A Tentative Map of the area was DISTRIBUTED.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -110 APPROVING A "'WILL SERVE" LETTER (FOR A Sii�GLE
SEWER CONNECTION) FOR THE PARCEL ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF KEISER AND PETALUMA HILL
ROADS (APN 045 -261 -001)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -170 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, with a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Vice
Mayor Reilly, accepted by the maker of the motion and the
second, to be conditional upon the County's acceptance of
*City Attorney Strauss' clarification of the City's sole
right to acquire said land, specifically the northern
parcel, for future development of Community Fields;
otherwise, said matter will come back before the Council.
*CORRECTIONS ABOVE from 8/13/02 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Reilly (additions underlined)
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11. PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECTS - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
HOUSING PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPRAISAL OF
THE VISION CENTER /PAL BUILDING SITE (JOINT CITY
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION):
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Donley shared
the contents of the staff report.
2. Council /CDC Discussion /Action:
Community Development Commission Resolution for
Consideration:
2002 -07 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CROCKER COMPANY TO APPRAISE THE PAL BUILDING AND
SITE LOCATED AT 450 CITY HALL DRIVE
(APN 143 - 051 - 063/064):
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, CDC Resolution 2002 -07 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED
that in terms of Community Development Commission budget
activity related to housing, the City conduct a thorough
examination at some point during this fiscal year.of the
direction and utilization of a large sum of money in the;
housing reserve, particularly in light of opportunities
to work with nonprofits involved in the development of
affordable housing. Furthermore, Councilmember Mackenzie
noted that at the August 13, 2002, City Council meeting
staff and a developer will be relooking at the City
Center area proposed plan.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Vice Mayor Reilly, a motion to extend the meeting past
10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:00 p.m.
12. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS:
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: City
Manager Netter referred Council to Planning Director
Kaufman's memo. At the suggestion of Councilmember
Mackenzie, Mayor Flores DIRECTED STAFF to discuss
dates for a bus tour of certain developments in
Petaluma and Santa Rosa which illustrate some of the
features from the University District Specific Plan.
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Also, at the suggestion of Councilmember Mackenzie,
Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE for the August 13,
2002, Council meeting consideration of a review
of the City's Housing Element by the same team that
put out an affordable housing report of 40 cities/
counties in the Bay Area. Furthermore,
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that in Sonoma
County's Grand Jury Report under "Citizen Complaint
Status" the case regarding Rohnert Park's General
Plan has been closed.
2. City of Rohnert Park - Public Financing Plan,
Working Group July 11, 2002 Meeting Minutes -
INFORMATIONAL:
3. Other, if any: None.
13. CABLE T.V. MATTER - CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT OR DENY
CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM TCI - ESFV /AT &T TO
TCI- ESFV /AT &T COMCAST CORP.:
1. Staff Report: Item DEFERRED to the August 6, 2002,
Special City Council Meeting at the recommendation
of City Manager Netter.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002- ACCEPTANCE OF CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM
TCI - ESFV /AT &T TO TCI - ESFV /AT &T COMCAST CORP.
OR
n n? - DENIAT, OF C!AAI.,E TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM
TCI- ESFV /AT &T TO TCI - ESFV /AT &T COMCAST CORP.
Action DEFERRED to August 6, 2002, Special Meeting.
14. USE OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS::
*Background and Current Enforcement Efforts
and
*Review of Regulations and Restrictions
City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the
staff report, and City Attorney Strauss responded to
Council questions.
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2. Council Discussion /Direction: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE TO DIRECT STAFF
to review the opinion from the Los Angeles Juvenile
and Traffic Court and to come back with a legal
analysis and recommendations from the Department of
Public Safety for Council consideration regarding
the use of motorized scooters.
15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, General
Membership Meeting, July 11, 2002:
a. Review of Sonoma Countv Water Agency (SCWA)
Proposed MOU to form Russian River Watershed
Association: Mayor Flores gave a brief
overview, of the proposed MOU.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Upon
MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion
to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a letter expressing
the City's interest in becoming a member of the
proposed Russian River Watershed Association
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
b. Consideration of Resolution Supporting Access
by Public to Open Space Easements:
Councilmember Mackenzie gave a brief overview of
the resolution.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Upon MOTION
by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Reilly, a motion to DIRECT STAFF to prepare
a letter expressing the City's support for the
draft resolution supporting public access to Open
Space easements, pending further discussion, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, July 18, 2002,
meeting: Mayor Flores commented on the 2002 -03
Senior Programs Budget presentation by City Manager
Netter.
3. Other, if any: None.
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16. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
July 22, 2002, meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie
discussed the upcoming August 7, 2002, meeting
with Congressperson Woolsey and a Congressman
from Ohio regarding SCTA's priorities for the
TEA 21 Reauthorization activities starting in
September in Washington, D.C. Councilmember
Mackenzie shared brief comments on the SCTA's
priorities, which are as follows: The Marin-
Sonoma Narrows Project, the Sonoma - Marin Area
Rail Transit District (S.M.A.R.T.), and the
granting of funds for other jurisdictions within
Sonoma County for funding, planning, and other
activities around rail stations. City Engineer
Gaffney discussed staff efforts in terms of the
cooperative agreement between the City, Cal Trans,
and SCTA regarding the second loop on -ramp and the
second park- and -ride lot for the Expressway
Interchange.
2. Other, if any: None.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
Vice Mayor Reilly - E -mail regarding helicopters and
the Costco Project: At the suggestion of Vice Mayor
Reilly, City Manager Netter INDICATED that he would
notify the Crushers' Stadium and the television
station regarding the helicopters and the Costco
project to make sure there are no distractions/
interference during upcoming games /broadcasts in
August.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Golis Park Security and Vandalism Concerns:
Councilmember Mackenzie called attention to the
ongoing vandalism problems at Golis Park. City
Manager Netter gave a report on City staff's
response, including the trimming of trees,
the posting of signs with the police phone
number, and the Department of Public Safety's
plans for more aggressive enforcement in and
around the Golis Park area.
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2. Commissioners Meeting Attendance: At the
suggestion Vice Mayor Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT STAFF to send out the attendance policy to
all commissions /committees in response to the recent
lack of attendance at commission /committee meetings.
3. Cancellation of September 10, 2002, City Council
meeting due to lack of quorum: Council CONCURRED
TO CANCEL the September 10, 2002, City Council
meeting due to a lack of quorum.
4. Request Channel 22 Council Committee Meeting (Mayor
Flores /Vice Mayor Reilly): Councilmember Mackenzie
reported on the meeting with Nancy Dobbs, the
director of Channel 22. He noted that the lease
was discussed, as well as the Costco construction
and the plans to involve Channel 22 in discussions
as lands in that area are developed. At the
suggestion of Councilmember Mackenzie, Channel 22
Committee members Mayor Flores and Vice Mayor
Reilly agreed to meet on Saturday, August 17, 2002,
with staff and Ms. Dobbs to go over the terms of the
City's lease with Channel 22.
5. Other informational items, if any:
INFORMATIONAL: Junior Miss Finals, August 17, 2002.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Golf Course Matters: City Manager Netter brought to
the attention of the Council the matter of certain
homeowners on the new north golf course who have
lost a portion of their view of the lake. He noted
that golf course and City staff have attempted to
respond to the concerns, and that it may be an
issue that comes back in the future.
2. PG &E Franchise Renewal Request - Update: City
Manager Netter reported that the City is waiting for
a model from PG &E for staff to evaluate.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Subregional PAC Meetings: City Manager Netter
DISTRIBUTED the memo and REQUESTED the dates
that work best for Mayor Flores and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, the alternate.
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b. Response to New Water Agreement Framework'Issues:
City Manager Netter DISTRIBUTED the Response to
the New Water Agreement memo, and he REQUESTED
COUNCIL RESPONSE /COMMENTS by writing, email, or
phone no later than Friday, July 26, 2002.
c. Getting to Yes: City Manager Netter indicated
that staff /negotiating team has received copies
of Getting to Yes. He noted that he would get
copies of the book for the Councilmembers who had
not received one yet.
d. Community Development Commission of the City of
Rohnert Park Request for Funding: DISTRIBUTION
of the memo for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
20. 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 10:55 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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