2002/08/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 27, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in regular
commence at 6:45 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
6:59 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, Management
Analyst Fogle, and Engineering Tech Pedroncelli.
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.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Resource Preservation Council v.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
2. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report.
3. Possible litigation, one case: Council authorized
initiating litigation if agreement can be reached on
certain terms and conditions.
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REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Old Library Property: Nothing to report.
2. New Library Lease: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
SPECIAL SESSION - AUGUST 6, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT.. CITY MEETINGS - AUGUST 13, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Special Session Minutes of
August 6, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent City Meetings
Minutes of August 13, 2002, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED, with Vice Mayor Reilly abstaining from the
Special Session Minutes of August 6, 2002.
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 INDICATED that she
would add a report on the Tanglewood trip.
*Councilmember Mackenzie INDICATED that he would
add the following three reports:
1. August 21, 2002, meeting in Sacramento
regarding homeland security and federal
grant dollars.
2. August 25, 2002, informal meeting in Golis
Park.
3. August 20, 2002, action taken by the Board
of Supervisors regarding greenhouse emission
activity.
*Mayor Flores INDICATED that he would add the following
two reports:
1. Burial of the time capsule for the new library.
2. Special commemorative ceremony on September 11,
2002, at the Cross & Crown Lutheran Church:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores noted that the Youth Leadership
representatives will be back before the Council as soon
as school is back in session next week.
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Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he left voice
messages for the Sonoma State University Associated
Student representatives, indicating that the next
Council meeting will be on September 24, 2002, and
inquiring about any SSU -ASI executive board meetings
which the Councilmembers may attend.
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Rebecca Rishe, Chairperson, Sister Cities Committee,
re. Calligraphy Show, 12:00 -6:00 p.m., September 15 -18,
2002, Lobby of Snyder Lane Community Center, and,
Reception, 6:00 -7:30 p.m., September 16, 2002, Snyder
Lane Community Center: Ms. Rishe DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED a three -page handout which outlines the
schedule and the placement of the Hashimoto visitors.
At the request of Ms. Rishe, Mayor Flores DIRECTED
STAFF as follows: (1) Prepare two proclamations -
one to welcome the visiting committee and one to
express the City's gratitude for the exhibition of
the calligraphy and the masks; (2) Authorize the
purchase of a gift from the City to the Mayor of
Hashimoto; and (3) Schedule City staff to work
from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15,
2002, during the calligraphy show.
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. No members of the
public responded.
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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 two Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -200
per City Manager Netter's recommendation, and Resolution
No. 2002 -202 per Mayor Flores' recommendation.
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
$1,789,418.79
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$701,151.90
C. Resolutions for Adooti :
2002 -193 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2002 AS "NATIONAL ALCOHOL
AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH"
2002 -194 DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2002 AS "LITERACY MONTH IN
ROHNERT PARK"
2002 -195 OBSERVING SEPTEMBER 11 AS "PATRIOT DAY" IN
REMEMBRANCE OF LIVES LOST AS A RESULT OF
TERRORIST ATTACKS AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN
NEW YORK CITY AND AT THE PENTAGON NEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2002 -196 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2002, AS
"RUSSIAN RIVER CLEANUP DAY"
2002 -197 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO STATE FARM INSURANCE
2002 -198 REJECTING BIDS FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT
CALLINAN SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
2002 -199 EXTENDING THE STREETLIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS
2002 -201 APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH STATE
OF CALIFORNIA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
AT ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE
D. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO MISCELLANEOUS FEES OUTLINED IN
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -123 ADDING FEES FOR FINGERPRINTING
THAT WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA LIVE SCAN AS FOLLOWS:
FINGERPRINT FEE - LIVE SCAN (RESIDENT) $20.00
FINGERPRINT FEE - LIVE SCAN (NON - RESIDENT) $25.00
E. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM FAMILY ACTION OF SONOMA COUNTY
FOR ENDORSEMENT AND LETTER OVER THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE
IN SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT TO DEVELOP A CHILDREN'S
COUNCIL FOR SONOMA COUNTY
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2002 -200 and 2002 -202, the Consent Calendar, as
otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -200 APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND
GIRLS' CLUB OF ROHNERT PARK FOR USE OF BENICIA
PARK YOUTH CENTER, 7450 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, FOR
A BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB
City Manager Netter called attention to Section 7 of the
lease agreement regarding "Care, Maintenance, and Repair,"
and he noted that Engineering Tech Pedroncelli is present
on behalf of the Boys' and Girls' Club.
Council discussion concluded, and, upon MOTION by Vice
Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
Resolution 2002 -200 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with the
following amendment:
Per Section 7, "Care, Maintenance, and Repair," the
amount of $500 of estimated cost per item for certain
repairs shall remain the responsibility of the City,
with the addition of a section, by City staff,
indicating that the cost for any damage to the
facility caused by negligence of the tenant or lack of
proper oversight by the tenant shall be the
responsibility of the tenant.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -202 CHANGING STREET NAME OF STREET ADJACENT TO NEW
LIBRARY BETWEEN CITY HALL DRIVE AND ROHNERT PARK
EXPRESSWAY TO "COMMUNITY PLACE"
Action DEFERRED to second Council meeting in October.
Mayor Flores suggested giving Council an opportunity to
consider some names for the street, and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez recommended issuing a public request for
ideas for a name for said street.
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At the recommendation of Mayor Flores, Council CONCURRED
(1) to DEFER said item to the second Council meeting in
October; and (2) to INVITE members of the public to submit
to City Hall suggested names for said street prior to the
second Council meeting in October, at which time Council
will consider the recommended names for the street.
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EMERGENCY MOTION:
Resolution for Consideration:
2002 -203 AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE
CHECKS FROM AUGUST 24, 2002, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 23, 2002, AND BRING FORWARD FOR
APPROVAL ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
City Manager Netter requested Council consideration of
said matter as an emergency item.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to declare consideration
of Resolution 2002 -203 as an EMERGENCY ITEM was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -203 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
S. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2002 -204 AWARD OF CONTRACT, GOLF COURSE WATERLINE,
PROJECT NO. 2002 -05
City.Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -204 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
9. WATER ISSUES:
1. Presentations by Dan Carlson, Capital Projects
Coordinator - City of Santa Rosa and Dave Smith,
Merritt Smith Consulting:
*Geysers Recharge Project - Update
*Incremental Recycled Water Program - Review
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and
2. Council Questions /Answers: Dan Carlson shared a
slideshow on the Geysers Recharge Project; Dave
Smith and Ed Brauner discussed the Incremental
Recycled Water Program. All three speakers
responded to Council comments and questions. Per
the geysers project, Council inquired about
monitoring for future leaks, seismic measures, and
the status of Cal Pine. Per the recycled water
program, Council asked about future growth in the
region, habitat, and the California toxics rule.
At the suggestion of Councilmember Mackenzie, Mayor Flores
DIRECTED staff and Council to forward all suggestions and
comments regarding alternatives to be considered in the
City's EIR to City Manager Netter for presentation at the
September 19, 2002, Board of Public Utilities screening.
Furthermore, Councilmember Mackenzie (1) REQUESTED a color
copy, electronic or print, of this evening's water
presentations to allow Council to thoroughly consider
the matter prior to the September 19 Board of Public
Utilities screening; and (2) REQUESTED that his concerns
about upstream discharge be conveyed by City Manager
Netter at the September 19, 2002, Board of Public
Utilities screening.
10. NOVEMBER 5, 2002, ELECTION MATTERS CONSIDERATION
OF SUBMITTAL OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS:
1. Ballot Measures - Submittal of rebuttal arguments
(deadline August 29, 2002) for:
Telephone Communications and Video Services Tax
Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter
shared some minor changes to the City's rebuttal
to the Sonoma County Taxpayers' Association's
argument as follows: (1) First paragraph, second
sentence, change "found" to "generated "; (2) First
paragraph, last sentence, change order to
"maintenance of streets and parks "; (3) Second
paragraph, last sentence, change "than" to "of ";
and (4) Fourth paragraph, second sentence, change
"taxes" to "tax."
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Councilmember Vidak - Martinez recommended (1) Removing
the first phrase of the second sentence; (2) Highlighting
the facts regarding the City's low number of employees per
resident, low commercial refuse service rates, and low
business license tax rates; and (3) Adding in and
highlighting the names of the two cities, Cotati and
Cloverdale, over which Rohnert Park ranks seventh in terms
of returns on property taxes and sales taxes in Sonoma
County. Mayor Flores indicated that he would speak to
the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Taxpayers'
Association regarding their argument and any further
action. Vice Mayor Reilly referenced the August 13
minutes and recommended laying out the facts in the
rebuttal. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly, Mayor
Flores DIRECTED STAFF to fax a draft of the final
rebuttal argument to the Councilmembers for further
consideration prior to the deadline of August 29, 2002.
2. Public Education Plan for Ballot Measures: City
Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report and referred Council to the informational
pamphlet provided in the agenda packets.
Council Discussion /Action:
indicated that the latest
Education Action Plan for
her satisfaction.
City Attorney Strauss
version of the Public
the Ballot Measures meets
11. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING -
CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE PARTIAL FUNDING OF A
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR FOR THE ROHNERT PARK
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearinq at 8:45 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in speaking on this matter, Mayor
Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m.
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3. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -205 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO
CONTINUE PARTIAL FUNDING OF A COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR FOR THE ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution No. 2002 -205 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
12. RESIDENTIAL WATER METER INSTALLATION PROGRAM BOND
FINANCING FOR PURCHASE:
1. Staff Report: Finance Director Lipitz shared the
contents of the staff report.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolutions for Consideration:
2002 -206 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS
and
2002 -207 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HENDERSON CAPITAL
PARTNERS, INC., FOR UNDERWRITER SERVICES
and
2002 -208 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, DELAFIELD &
WOOD FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES
Upon MOTION By Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution Nos. 2002 -206,
2002 -207, and 2002 -208 were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
13. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - TWO -YEAR TERM
TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002:
Consideration to fill VACANCY due to resignation of
Arwyn (Jean) Rice
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to nominate
Barbara Denlis to fill the vacancy on the Bicycle
Advisory Committee was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Council
welcomed Ms. Denlis and commended her on her
extensive background and qualifications.
14. RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAM MATTERS - CONSIDERATION
OF AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE (A) COORDINATION AND
MARKETING SERVICES RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND
(B) RESIDENTIAL, MULTIFAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
1. Staff Report: Management Analyst Fogle DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED a two -page informational handout.
City Attorney Strauss shared a brief comment.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -209 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
ARCADIA MARKETING SERVICES TO PROVIDE
COORDINATION AND MARKETING SERVICES FOR
RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
and
2002 -210 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
C2 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL,
MULTIFAMILY, AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution Nos. 2002 -209 and
2002 -210 were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
15. 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 on September 24,
2002.
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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. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: City
Manager Netter referred Council to Planning Director
Kaufman's memo in the agenda packet. Council had
no questions about the memo.
2. Consideration of requesting a review of the City's
Housing Element by the Greenbelt Alliance and the
Non - Profit Housing Association of Northern
California: Council discussion concluded with
general AGREEMENT between Mayor Flores and
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez to decline requesting
a review of the City's Housing Element by the
above -named organizations. Councilmember Mackenzie
recused himself from any vote on this matter due to
his position with the Greenbelt Alliance.
3. General Plan Implementation Oversight Committee
Special Meeting with Board of Supervisors,
2:00 p.m., August 28, 2002: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and Mackenzie noted
that they will be attending said meeting.
4. Other, if any:
a. Citizens' Advisory Committee /subcommittees'
recommendations per the General Plan Update:
Councilmember Mackenzie reported that the
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors' took no
action yesterday on a memo from the Citizens'
Advisory subcommittees regarding agricultural
tourism and agricultural processing. He noted
that he shared brief comments on the water
resources and the circulation and transit
elements, and he asked the Council to pay close
attention to the Citizens' Advisory Committee
policy recommendations over the next few months.
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17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Channel 22 Subcommittee August 17, 2002, meeting:
Vice Mayor Reilly and Mayor Flores noted that the
following items were discussed: Current and future
land uses around the facility, the City's support
for Channel 22, the use of the antenna, the City's
desire to help increase their radio station
broadcast area, the need to clean up the storage
area, and, finally, the intervention of
Congresswoman Woolsey along with a letter of support
from the City in an effort to focus the
identification /advertisements of the station more on
Rohnert Park.
2. Water Subcommittee, August 27, 2002, meeting:
Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and Mackenzie
reported briefly on the following three matters:
(1) Revised rainfall figures and the impacts on
drainage and plans for dealing with controlling
storm waters; (2) Upcoming information from the
Russian River Watershed Association; and (3)
SCWA request that Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and
Mackenzie be part of a lobbying group to go to
Washington, D.C., on the week of October 7th to
meet with federal representatives, particularly on
the issue of funding of mitigation projects to
reduce soil erosion around the community and other
areas.
3. Other, if any:
a. Tanglewood Trip: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
shared brief comments on her tours of the area
and interviews with local business people in
an effort to help prepare Rohnert Park for the
coming of the Green Center within the next two
or three years.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak- Martinez stated that
she paid her own way to Tanglewood and that it was not at
City expense.
Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED a meeting of the
Economic Development Subcommittee sometime in October.
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Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
No Smoking in Tot Lots /Playgrounds: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez called attention to a memo from the
Proposition 10 Commission, stating that smoking in
tot lots and playgrounds is prohibited as of
January 2, 2002. City Manager Netter noted that he
would look into the matter of posting said law at
all City tot lots and playgrounds.
Letter from Scott's Office Equipment: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez called attention to Mr. Scott's letter
and asked that Council /staff be more diligent about
shopping locally and supporting local businesses.
New Library matters: Mayor Flores reminded Council
of the 5:00 p.m. deadline, Thursday, August 29, for
their comments /artifacts for the time capsule. He
noted the library fundraiser on Friday, August 30,
and the ribbon - cutting /public viewing on Saturday,
August 31, from 11:00 -3:00 p.m. Mayor Flores also
invited Councilmembers to prepare comments for the
Saturday function.
19. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Petaluma Argus- Courier News Column: Councilmember
Mackenzie noted the decentralization of some County
services to Petaluma City Hall. At the suggestion
of Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT staff to prepare a letter to the Board of
Supervisors, requesting consideration /support for
the decentralization of some County services to the
City of Rohnert Park as well.
2. Request for opinion of Benefit Increases and
Retirement Costs: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE for the next Council meeting consideration
of the City's obligations to its employees and
retirees in terms of benefit increases and
retirement costs under current laws and contracts,
including an opinion from the City Attorney on
said matters.
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3. League of California Cities' Annual Conference,
October 2-5,2002, Long Beach Convention Center:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Mayor Flores requested
that any Councilmembers interested in attending
the conference contact staff by the end of the
week. Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez
indicated that they would not be attending.
4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Climate Protection Campaign: Councilmember
Mackenzie reported on the inventory and target -
setting work being done countywide on this
campaign. He expressed an interest in having
County staff, City of Santa Rosa staff, and SSU
staff work cooperatively on the inventory and
target- setting aspect of the campaign to keep the
impact on City staff to a minimum.
b. California State Plan - National Granting
Program monies: Councilmember Mackenzie reported
on a meeting he attended in Sacramento last
Wednesday, August 21, regarding the disbursement
of monies coming to the State of California
through the national granting program. He asked
that the Department of Public Safety follow
these grants closely at the time of the first
round of grants.
c. Golis Park meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie and
Vice Mayor Reilly gave a brief report on the
informal meeting held in Golis Park on Sunday,
August 25, to review the Department of Public
Safety's plans for the problems at Golis Park.
20. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
1. Review of Mayor Rotation Resolution No. 2000 -99:
City Attorney Strauss reviewed the contents of her
staff report.
Council Discussion /Direction: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE TO AGENDIZE for
the first meeting in November consideration of the
mayoral rotation, including language from the City
Attorney regarding resigning Councilmembers.
2. Other informational items, if any: None.
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21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Status of Rancho Feliz Management: City Manager
Netter reported on the following three matters:
(1) Storage area cleaned out again; (2) 2003 budget
monies set aside for improvements at Rancho Feliz;
and (3) Ongoing discussions with potential new
management companies.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Flores INDICATED
they would schedule a Mobilehome Park Subcommittee meeting
in early October.
2. Costco Grand Opening, September 18, 2002: City
Manager Netter reported that the notices to the
residents of the Rohnert Park have been sent in
the mail. He noted that he would get more details
about the September 17, 2002, special preview of
Costco for the City's dignitaries.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. R.E.M.I.F. Conference: City Manager Netter
noted that he would be away at the R.E.M.I.F.
conference from September 11 -13, 2002.
b. Amber Alert System: City Manager Netter noted
that he received a call from Cal Trans
regarding the City's interest in using the new
reader board sign for the Amber Alert System.
c. Department of Public Safety matters: City
Manager Netter reported on two items: (1)
Deployment of the City's two motorcycle officers;
and (2) Upcoming celebration at the Department
of Public Safety for the training officers
returning from the academy.
22. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward any members
of the public wishing to speak. No one responded.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 9:48 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
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Armando Flores,
Mayor
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