2002/08/13 City Council Minutes (3)CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 13, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in regular
commence at 7:00 p.m. in
6750 Commerce Boulevard,
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Df the City of Rohnert Park for
Community Development Commission
session for a regular meeting to
the Council Chambers,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at
7:00 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, Recreation
Director Barry, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, and Associate Planner Bendorff.
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.
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. City Manager's Performance Evaluation: Nothing
to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Status of City's current open liability claims/
lawsuits: Nothing to report.
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2. Sonoma County Resource Preservation Council v.
Citv of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
3. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Sale of Surplus City Property: Nothing to report.
2. Old Library Property: Nothing to report.
3. Wellness Center Site: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
CDC BUDGET WORK SESSION - JULY 23, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JULY 23, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the CDC Budget Work Session
Minutes of July 23, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings Minutes of July 23, 2002, were UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
Vice Mayor Reilly: Regular Concurrent Meetings
Minutes, page 12, Agenda Item 10, Planning and Zoning;
Matters, under Resolution 2002 -170, amend language as
follows: "...to be conditional upon the County's
acceptance of City Attorney Strauss' clarification
of the importance 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."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF AN (INFOWIVIATIONAL OONLY)
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
*Councilmember Mackenzie INDICATED that he would add
a transportation report regarding the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority (SCTA) under "Council Committee
and /or Other Reports."
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.
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5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
1. Family Action of Sonoma County presentation seeking
endorsement of the concept to develop a Children's
Council for Sonoma County: Terese Voge, Policy
Project Coordinator, DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the
endorsement card and the executive summary of the
concept. She REQUESTED Council endorsement of the
idea of developing an inter - agency, private - public
Children's Council in Sonoma County.
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers
expressed general support for the idea, as well as
concerns about Rohnert Park's actual representation
on the Children's Council in terms of bringing
youth services to the children of central Sonoma
County. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly,
Council CONCURRED (1) to DIRECT STAFF to draft a
letter that supports the concept and addresses the
City's concerns and expectations of it as well;
and (2) to AGENDIZE consideration of requested
endorsement for action at the next Council meeting.
2. Scott Ribble for Californians Against Waste -
Requesting letter supporting Senate Bills 1523
(Sher) and 1619 (Romero): Scott Ribble DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED an informational packet on Senate Bills
1523 and 1619 regarding hazardous electronic waste
from computers and televisions.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to send a letter
supporting Senate Bills 1523 (Sher) and 1619
(Romero) was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. City Manager
Netter indicated that he would fax said letter to
Mr. Ribble tomorrow.
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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1. Mark Tate 100 Raley's Town Center, store manager,
was recognized and expressed his support for
establishment of a teen center in conjunction with
a skate park. He indicated that he will be making a
presentation to the Rohnert Park Rotary Club
regarding a proposal to raise funds for a skate park
and a teen center, and he asked the City's assistance
in terms of the legal issues pertaining to skate
parks.
City Manager Netter commended Mr. Tate, who is the new
manager at Raley's Town Center. Vice Mayor Reilly
DIRECTED Mr. Tate to the Parks and Recreation Commission
as they are looking at planning a skate park in the
Community Fields area.
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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 five Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -178
per Mayor Flores' recommendation, Resolution Nos.
2002 -186, 2002 -187, and 2002 -189 per Vice Mayor Reilly's
recommendation, and Resolution No. 2002 -188 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
$1,135,974.97
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$463,710.79
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2002 -179 AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING URBAN WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAM GRANT FROM STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR),
DESIGNATING AN OFFICER TO SIGN A FUNDING
CONTRACT WITH DWR, AND DESIGNATING A PERSON TO
APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATES (FOR THE
CITY'S WATER METER RETROFIT PROJECT)
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2002 -180 APPROVING A LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH FIRST MUNICIPAL LEASING
CORPORATION AND DECLARING INTENT TO BE
REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS
2002 -181 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH VINTAGE WATER WORKS FOR WATER METER
RADIO READING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING
2002 -182 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, BENECIA
PARK YOUTH CENTER ADDITION, PROJECT NO.1998 -04
2002 -183 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, LIBRARY TELEPHONE AND DATA CABLING,
PROJECT NO. 1999 -04
2002 -184 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, FREEWAY MESSAGE CENTER UTILITIES,
PROJECT NO. 2001 -04
2002 -185 EXTENDING BID OPENING DATE FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT
AT PETER CALLINAN SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTER
2002 -190 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF GREG GEBHART (RE ALLEGED
DAMAGE TO WINDOWS)
2002 -191 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
D. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 686 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
E. Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 683 AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING SEWER SYSTEM REGULATIONS
(SEWER USE ORDINANCE)
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F. APPROVING DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF A
ONE -YEAR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP ($255
VALUE) AND ONE SUMMER SEASON FAMILY POOL SWIM PASS
($240 VALUE) FOR FUNDRAISER SILENT AUCTION FOR GALA
PREVIEW CELEBRATION OF THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY
LIBRARY, 6 :00 -9:00 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2002 -178, 2002 -186, 2002 -187, 2002 -188, and 2002 -189,
the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined on the
meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -178 ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING REBA ROBERTS
UPON HER INDUCTION TO THE CALIFORNIA JUNIOR MISS
HALL OF FAME
Mayor Flores commended Ms. Roberts for her accomplishment,
and he indicated he would be presenting an award to her
tomorrow afternoon with Council approval.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -178 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Items for Consideration:
2002 -186 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA MARKETING
SERVICES TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE CONSULTING
SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY
RECYCLING EDUCATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS
and
2002 -187 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH C2 ALTERNATIVE
SERVICES TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE CONSULTING
SERVICES TO TMPT,RME.NT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY
RECYCLING EDUCATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS
Vice Mayor Reilly expressed concerns with the bidding
process, and, at his suggestion, Council CONCURRED (1) to
DEFER consideration of the resolutions to the next Council
meeting, and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a report on
said bids. City Manager Netter indicated that staff will
review the idea of having companies bid on a specific
scope of services, rather than having them develop a scope
of services from a specific dollar amount.
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Item for Consideration:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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2002 -188 APPROVING AMENDED EXHIBIT 113" TO THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH D. NETTER, ROHNERT PARK
CITY MANAGER
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he will continue to
consistently vote against salary increases for City staff
at this time because of the City's projected shortfalls in
the next fiscal year.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -188 was
APPROVED 3 -1 with Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -189 APPROVING AGREEMENT SETTLING DISPUTES AND
RELEASING CLAIMS (PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA V. WESTMARC DEVELOPMENT JOINT
VENTURE)
Vice Mayor Reilly requested clarification from City
Attorney Strauss, who recommended approval of said
resolution.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -189 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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8. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2002 -192 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
BECHTEL HUDIS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RE- DESIGNING THE WINE & VISITORS'
CENTER PARKING LOT
After the staff report by City Manager Netter, upon
MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Reilly, Resolution 2002 -192 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
9. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONSIDERATION OF
RESIGNATION AND /OR APPOINTMENT FOR TWO -YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002:
*Accepting resignation from Arwyn (Jean) Rice
*Consideration to fill VACANCY due to above resignation
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to accept the
resignation of Ms. Rice from the Bicycle Advisory
Committee and to direct staff to prepare a letter of
thanks was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Mayor Flores called
for any interested members of the public to submit a
letter of interest to the City care of Vice Mayor
Reilly.
10. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT SELF - SUPPORTING EVENTS AT THE
VISION TEEN CENTER:
1. Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry deferred to
Ryan Inlow, representing The Vision Teen Center.
Mr. Inlow DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a proposal for
Vision Teen Center Self- Supporting Events, Vision
Teen Center Sponsorship documents, an informational
brochure about the teen center, and an event flier.
He discussed the support of local businesses, and
he REQUESTED Council support of the concept /efforts
to have self- supporting events at the Vision Teen
Center as a means of giving local teens a place to
go.
2. _Council Discussion /Action: Council discussion
concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly,
seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion
to pledge Council support to the idea of having
self- supporting events at The Vision Teen Center
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Council wished Mr. Inlow
ongoing success in his efforts, and Vice Mayor
Reilly advised him to make sure that all advertising
at the Teen Center meets appropriate requirements.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
2002 -2003 CDC Budget
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter reviewed the
contents of the staff report, and City Attorney
Strauss shared brief comments and responded to
Council inquiries. Councilmember Mackenzie
REQUESTED that staff come back with detailed work
plans for each of the housing programs.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:11 p.m.
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1. Ira Freed, representing Rohnert Park Chamber of,
Commerce, was recognized and updated Council on the
various economic development activities at the Chamber,
as well as the search for a new executive director
for the Chamber. He noted that the Chamber of Commerce
has instituted a program where it will prepare monthly
reports on the status of its economic development
activities, and he DISTRIBUTED the July report to the
Council.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
3. Commission Discussion /Action:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -08 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 -03
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, CDC Resolution for Adoption
2002 -08 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
12. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. 1799: Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan Area; -
Consideration of a draft specific plan for the
properties located within the area bounded by the
"Home Depot" store to the north, Redwood Drive and
existing commercial properties along Redwood Drive
to the east, self- storage facility and a vacant
commercial property along Business Park Drive to the
south, and Dowdell Avenue to the west
(APN 045 - 055 -007; 045 - 075 -001 to -003, -005 to -006,
and -008 to -009). This area is commonly referred
to as the "Wilfred / Dowdell Specific Plan Area," and
the draft specific plan area is designated on the
City's General Plan for Regional Commercial uses.
a. Staff Report: Associate Planner Bendorff shared
the contents of the staff report and responded to
Council questions.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
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1. Donald L Firenze Acquisition and Development Manager
for BP West Coast Products LLC, for ARCO, was recognized
and referred Council to his July 10, 2002, letter in
the staff report. He expressed an interest in
developing independently from the development of the
entire area, and he REQUESTED that Council consider
making the language more flexible so as to allow a
property owner or several property owners to develop
independently in the Village South area.
2. Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, Santa Rosa, was
recognized and raised several questions about a
particular area of the community separator that, due
to an old agreement, requires an acre - for -an -acre
replacement. He discussed the financial impact on
himself and expressed his frustration with the Board
of Supervisors, LAFCO, and the Open Space District
in terms of resolving this unique situation. Finally,
he asked the City for support in attempting to
mitigate this ongoing problem.
3. Jim Olmstead, 444 10th Street, 4th Floor, Santa Rosa,
Olmstead & Associates, on behalf of Ray and Donna
Shehan, was recognized and referred Council to his
July 19, 2002, letter in the staff report. He
reiterated the Shehan's position that any development
fees or assessments that result from the adoption of
the June 2002 Specific Plan, including Plan
preparation, design, and improvements, be covered by
the developers or those persons seeking building
permits to construct in accordance with the Plan.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:37 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Direction: Counciimembers
shared brief comments. Highlights of Council
comments /recommendations are as follows:
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*Asked staff about the City's options in terms of
what to do about that particular rectangular area
labeled as community separator.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Discussed City's inability to persuade the County
to alter the acre-for-an-acre deal on that
above - mentioned area of community.separator.
*Supports moving on the Specific Plan with flexibility
and a review of what has been successful in the area.
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Councilmember Mackenzie:
*Invitation to the public to discuss matters regarding
City's community separator at an August 28, 2002,
meeting with County Board of Supervisors'
representatives - details available from City Manager
Netter.
*Supports less automobile - dominated plan for the
Village South area as illustrated on the pink
plan /map before the Council this evening.
*Encourages property owners to work with the developer
to come up with a means of financing the
infrastructure.
Mayor Flores:
*Supports joint effort of property owners to work with
developer to develop the project.
*Proposes combination of the two plans before Council
this evening to allow for greater flexibility.
2. Presentation on Conceptual Plans of Developer Joe
Shepard for 2.91 -acre property located on the
northwest corner of State Farm Drive and Padre
Parkway Street (APN 143 -051 -024 and -070): Planning
Director Kaufman noted that Mr. Shepard's partner,
Mr. Ken Shane, was in attendance on his behalf.
Planning Director Kaufman shared the contents of the
staff report.
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers shared
brief comments. Highlights of Council comments are
as follows:
Mayor Flores:
*Likes combination of retail and residential.
*Supports de-emphasis-on automobile and notes the
short walking distance to shopping center.
Councilmember Mackenzie:
*Fits well with the City Center concept.
*Good relationship to Hinebaugh Creek as envisioned.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Likes the elevations and the lay -out.
*Problems with the appearance; needs more greenery.
*Concerned about law enforcement and safety issues
along the creek.
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Vice Mayor Reilly:
*Discusses the size of the proposed
commercial /residential spaces; Mr. Shane responds.
Mayor Flores noted the general indication of support for
Mr. Shepard's City Center Town Homes Site Summary.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Flores ANNOUNCED that Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez was LEAVING the meeting due an early
flight to Tanglewood, Massachusetts, for Council
business.
3. Draft City Center Concept Plan - Study Session for
Council review and consideration of direction to
staff relative to this plan: Planning Director
Kaufman reviewed the Draft City Center Concept Plan,
and she outlined the three options before Council
as described in her August 6, 2002, memo. Director
Kaufman then responded to Council questions.
Council Discussion /Direction: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE (1) to proceed
on with the Planning Commission review of the
draft City Center Concept Plan; and (2) to exercise
Option 3 in the staff report and notify Sonoma State
University Environmental Studies and Planning
Division students of the Council's interest in
their suggestions /ideas from reviewing the project
in a broader context as they have suggested.
4. Proposed Housing Projects - Presentation by Burbank
Housing: Assistant City Manager Donley shared brief
comments and introduced John Lowry from Burbank
Housing. Mr. Lowry discussed past projects in
Rohnert Park, and he described a current Burbank
development in Santa Rosa. He indicated that a
mi,ra� ,tca nrn-iPri- wnul r3 he possible, and he
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a sii ary sheet of various
rent structures.
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Council Discussion /Direction: Mr. Lowry responded
to Council questions about the usable life of a
Burbank project and the consideration of some market
rate units. City Attorney Strauss and Mr. Lowry
shared brief comments on Councilmember Mackenzie's
interest in utilizing strategies that create a
reasonable preference for residents of Rohnert Park
to be considered first in the rental of these units.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 9:45 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:50 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez.
15. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY: [Out of order]
1. Consideration of future Citv Council studv sessions
on the draft zoning Ordinance: At the
recommendation of Planning Director Kaufman, Council
CONCURRED TO DEFER the Study Session on the,draft
Zoning Ordinance to January, 2003, at which time
there will be a full Council.
2. Other, if any: None.
13. NOVEMBER 5, 2002, ELECTION MATTERS - CONSIDERATION OF
SUBMITTAL OF ARGUMENTS BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH FIRST
OPTION, OR TO BE REFERRED TO OTHERS' HANDLING:
1. Ballot Measures - Submittal of arguments (deadline
8/19/02) and /or Submittal of rebuttal arguments
(deadline 8/29/02) for: City Manager Netter
and Assistant City Manager Donley DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED the draft arguments.
Council Discussion /Action:
Telephone Communications and Video Services Tax:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded
by Vice Mayor Reilly, a motion to direct the City
to sign off on this argument was APPROVED 3 -0 -1
with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent, and
with the following language amendments:
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(1) Eliminate the first two paragraphs entirely.
(2) Third paragraph, eliminate everything after
the word "needs" and add the word
"additional" before "revenues."
(3) Fourth paragraph, add the word "very" before
"low- income."
Transient Occupancy Tax: Upon MOTION by Vice
Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, a motion to direct the City to sign
off on this argument was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent, and with
the following language amendments:
Under "What would your YES vote do ? ":
(1) First paragraph, eliminate the word "first."
(2) First paragraph, eliminate the last phrase,
"which is nearly equal to the salary of two
public safety officers.
(3) Second paragraph, eliminate the word
"first."
(4) Second paragraph, end of first sentence add,
"providing additional sources of revenue for
the City."
Business License Tax: Upon MOTION by Vice
Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, a motion to direct the Chamber
of Commerce to sign off on this argument with
the Council as the back -up if the Chamber chooses
not to sign, was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez absent.
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
APPROVED 3 -0 -1 at approximately 10:00 p.m. with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent.
2. City Attorney - Impartial analysis for above - listed
_measures (deadline 8130/02): City Attorney Strauss
confirmed that she would have the impartial analysis
for the measures prepared in a timely manner.
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3. Public Education Plan for Ballot Measures: City
Manager Netter noted that the brochures are still
in the draft stage and that City employees will be
given a preview of the brochures, which will be
ready for Council review at the next Council
session.
Council Discussion /Direction: None at this time.
14. OLD LIBRARY SITE - CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS OLD LIBRARY LOCATION
(APN 143 -051 -035):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter DEFERRED this
matter to the next Council meeting.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Consideration:
2002- AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY -OWNED
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6600 HUNTER DRIVE,
APN 143- 051 -035 (OLD LIBRARY LOCATION)
Action DEFERRED to the next Council meeting.
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Executive Subcommittee, August 12, 2002, meeting:
Mayor Flores noted that the committee reviewed
future agenda items for the Council as noted on the
Executive Subcommittee agenda. He reported on
several items as follows: (1) REQUEST that
Councilmembers consider preparing an envelope
containing their comments or getting a 6 -by -6"
artifact for the time capsule for the library -
consideration of time capsule contents scheduled
for next Council meeting, reminder for City Manager
Netter to contact SSU and the Cotati - Rohnert Park
Unified School District; (2) A.M. Rohnert Park
September meeting, staff will briefly discuss the
proposed tax measures and distribute the brochures;
(3) City Manager Netter will place the Department
of Public Safety's draft Park Enforcement Plan in
the Councilmembers' envelopes.
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2. Channel 22 Subcommittee August 17 2002, meeting:
Mayor Flores noted that a meeting with Channel 22
will take place this Saturday morning, August 17,
2002, to discuss matters outlined on the agenda.
3. Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park Cleanup
: n: : Mayor Flores
acknowledged the letter from Rancho Feliz residents
for the City's responsiveness to their needs in the
clean -up effort on Saturday, August 10, 2002.
Furthermore, he commended North Bay Disposal for
their help in the effort, and he reiterated the
City's commitment to improving the facilities at
Rancho Feliz.
4. Other, if any:
a. SCTA matter: Councilmember Mackenzie reported
on the presentation made by Sonoma and Marin
Counties at the August 7, 2002, meeting with
Congressional transportation representatives.
He noted that the Sonoma County Working Group
on the Marin- Sonoma Narrows Project will be
meeting the last week of August to work out a
phasing -in program to match Marin County's.,
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the,.attention of the Councilmembers.
No 16, Al Barr, resident, re Proposed Back -up /Warning
Alarm Noise Ordinance: At the suggestion of Vice Mayor
Reilly, Council CONCURRED to AGENDIZE said matter of a
proposed noise ordinance for the second Council meeting
in September.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL; INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
f n„r,r; l mamhara ; ndi rated that they had no informational
items to share. LL
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. PG &E Franchise Update: City Manager Netter gave
Council an update on PG &E franchise matters, and
he discussed the ongoing efforts of the City
Managers' Task Force, which prepared a letter for
PG &E containing several questions about PG &E's
acquisition of franchise agreements.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
August 13, 2002 Page(17)
2. Other informational items, if any:
a. G -Park Issues /Neighborhood Meeting: City
Manager Netter referred Council to the
staff report in the agenda packets.
b. Open Space District draft resolution from
the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association:
City Manager Netter reported that he will
AGENDIZE consideration of said draft
resolution for the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he will
keep Council updated on matters concerning
this draft resolution.
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 10:30 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission