2002/09/24 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 AND SEWER RATE STUDY
and
PROPOSED RATE STRUCTURE
September 24, 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 the Water and Sewer Rate Study and
the Proposed Rate Structure. 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
5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Reilly;
and Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None.
Vice Mayor Reilly arrived at 5:24 p.m.
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 Engineer Gaffney.
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:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTE;
WORK SESSION Page (2)
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.
WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY and PROPOSED RATE STRUCTURE
I. PRESENTATION BY CONSULTANT JOHN FARNKOPF FROM
HILTON, FARNKOPF & HOBSON, LLC:
Mr. Farnkopf of Hilton, Farnkopf & Hobson DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED via a slide show a document entitled,
"Water and Sewer Rate Structure Evaluation."
Mr. Farnkopf responded to Cotanc,l inquiries regarding
low - income discounts, master metering and submetering,
and creating incentives for businesses to conserve water.
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:
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez RECOMMENDED that staff
consider preparing information for the public on *"oeL-e_
seape" "Xeriscape" landscaping techniques. Councilmembers
expressed GENERAL AGREEMENT to start off with uniform
water and sewer rates. Furthermore, Councilmembers
CONCURRED on the following DIRECTIONS TO STAFF: (1)
Prepare an analysis with suggestions for a reduced
rate structure for mobilehome parks; (2) Prepare a
Commercial Rate Comparisons report; and (3) Prepare a
report on the available uses of the Operating Fund
balance. Mayor Flores briefly summarized the "Timeline
Utility Billing and Rate Increases" DISTRIBUTED at the
Work Session, and Council CONCURRED to SCHEDULE another
Work Session for the second Council meeting in October.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 10/8/02 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the Work Session at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Katy Leonard, Armando Flores,
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
September 24, 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
7:15 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
7:17 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, and Planning and Community Director Kaufman.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss the Water and Sewer Rate Study and the
Proposed Rate Structure.
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.
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LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Possible litigation, two cases: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Old Library Property: Nothing to report.
2. Stadium Lands and Lands Around Stadium /Stadium
Lease: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - AUGUST 27, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Regular Concurrent City
Meetings Minutes of August 27, 2002, were UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
Councilmembers CALLED ATTENTION to two matters in the
August 27, 2002, Council minutes as follows:
(1) Page 13, Item 19, No. 2, Council CONCURRENCE TO
AGENDIZE consideration of the City Attorney's
opinion of benefit increases and retirement costs
related to staff costs to the City. Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez noted that said matter should have
been on this evening's agenda as noted in the
August 27, 2002, minutes, and she requested that it
be agendized for the next meeting in October.
(2) Page 15, Item 21, No. 1, indication to schedule a
Mobilehome Park Subcommittee meeting in early
October to assess Rancho Feliz matters.
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez and Mayor Flores
AGREED to schedule a meeting when Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez returns from Washington, D.C., in
October.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he did
request the opinion of City Attorney Strauss as to the
City's obligations to its employees and retirees in terms
of benefit increases and retirement costs under current
laws and contracts.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
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At the request of Councilmember Mackenzie, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE for the second Council meeting in
October consideration of forming an ad hoc committee to
review Councilmember equipment and services.
4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores called forward a member of the public
interested in speaking at this time.
1. Brad Carson 1343 Middle Brook, was recognized and
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED an informative packet,
including two C.D.'s and a concurrent resolution,
regarding Falun Gong, a peaceful and nonviolent form of
personal belief and practice with millions of adherents
in the People's Republic of China and worldwide. He
thanked Council for its past support of Falun Gong, and
he requested Council consideration of resolution aimed
at ending the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Jamie Holian:
ASI Representative Holian was not present.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: None.
6. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Acknowledgement of the Chamber of Commerce's
presentation to Joe Netter, "In Recognition of Your
Contributions to the Business Community as a Member
of the Board of Directors /Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce 1997 - 200111: Mayor Flores presented City
Manager Netter with his award of recognition.
2. Lynn Conde, President, Rohnert Pt
Library Foundation, presentation
City Council: Ms. Conde thanked
Council for their support of the
she presented the Councilmembers
of Appreciation from the Library
irk - Cotati Public
to the Rohnert Park
City staff and
new library, and
with Certificates
Foundation.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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7. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
1. M Wayne Thush, 4400 Hollingsworth Circle - Golf
Course Matter /Private Carts: Mr. Thush called
forward Mr. Jim Pekkain, former Rohnert Park
Recreation Director, who asked that the City
renegotiate the private cart issue with CourseCo
to allow all resident owners of carts, current
and future, the right to use their carts on the
golf courses. Mr. Thush DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED
an informational packet to the Councilmembers,
consisting of correspondences, a transcript,
surveys, charts, and a petition. He discussed the
impact of CourseCo's present golf cart policies on
the residents, on the local businesses, and on
CourseCo's business as well. Finally, he SUBMITTED
pictures to the Council of golf- cart - related
improvements to properties on the north and south
courses, and he urged the Council to renegotiate
the golf cart policy with CourseCo and to obtain
profit /loss data from CourseCo for Council review.
At this time, Councilmembers shared their questions and
comments on the issue. Council CONCURRED (1) to AGENDIZE
the matter of renegotiations with CourseCo concerning the
use of privately -owned golf carts for the second Council
meeting in October and (2) to request profit /loss data
from CourseCo for Council review.
2. Abel Sagon, 4668 Fairway Drive - Foxtail North Golf
Course Matter /Construction Issues: Mr. Sagon and
his wife expressed grave concerns over golf course
reconstruction issues, including the loss of privacy
and the lake view behind their home, the loss of
trees, the increase in errant balls that hit their
home, notification issues, drainage concerns, and,
finally, both the unsightly pump station and the
well site often used for urination on the golf
,.,_,,,rse hPr;,,� tbe;r home. Thev requested that
Council take a closer look at the homeowner's
point of view in terms of the golf course
renovations.
At this time, Councilmembers shared their questions and
comments on the issue. Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE
consideration of reconstruction issues for the second
Council meeting in October with a fully updated staff
report. Furthermore, Mayor Flores DIRECTED STAFF to look
into the drainage problems and the well site issue, and
he SUGGESTED that the Golf Course Oversight Committee
review areas on the golf courses for additional trees.
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8. 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.
The following members of the public expressed various
concerns over the following matters: (1) CourseCo's
proposal to raise rates on both courses, even as the
renovation of the north course remains unfinished;
(2) CourseCo's contractual restrictions on the use of
privately -owned golf carts; (3) The property issues
surrounding the golf course renovations that have left
small hills and berms obstructing the golf course
homeowners' views of the lakes and the fairways; and
(4) The poor condition of the south course despite its
recent renovation.
1. Len Carlson Circulo San Blas
2. Michael Harrow, 5748 Dexter Circle: SUBMITTED comments.
3. M. Wayne Thush, 4400 Hollingsworth Court
4. Abel Sagon, 4668 Fairway Drive
5. Tad Jadkowski, 4862 Fairway Drive
6. Jim Cronin, Alma Avenue
7. Charles Kitchen 4457 Hollingsworth Circle
8. Kurt Hillrigel, 147 Francis Circle
9. Rohnert Park resident golfer
10. Jim Pekkain Rohnert Park
Suggestions for dealing with the various matters
included the following: (1) Postpone the rate increases
until both courses are in good operating condition; (2)
Improve food service and the restrooms for the golfers;
(3) Create an indoor eating area for the golfers on
weekends when a wedding is scheduled; (4) Do cost
comparisons with Bennett Valley; (5) Work towards
renegotiations and /or a compromise with CourseCo; and
(6) Use the Golf Council and the Golf Course Oversight
Subcommittee in efforts to address the above - mentioned
problems.
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At this time, Mayor Flores called forward another member
of the public for an unscheduled public appearance.
11. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a letter from Daryl G. Berns,
an Assistant Plant Manager and 30 -year construction
industry veteran, and a copy of Revision 4 of the
Proposed Noise Ordinance. Mr. Barr discussed the
test he conducted with Mr. Berns in terms of finding
an alarm audible at 200 feet, but not more than 500
feet. He noted the revisions in his proposed noise
ordinance in response to City Attorney Strauss, and
he asked that Council reconsider the matter at an
upcoming Council meeting.
Council CONCURRED (1) to DIRECT City Attorney Strauss to
prepare comments and (2) to AGENDIZE consideration of
the Proposed Noise Ordinance, Revision 4, for the second
Council meeting in October.
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9. 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 for further
discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -223 per
City Manager Netter'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
$2,311,125.42
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$496,525.48
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
JULY 31, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -211 HONORING AND RECOGNIZING JOHN ANGLIN, PUBLIC
SAFETY OFFICER, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS
RETIREMENT
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2002 -212 OBSERVING OCTOBER 6 -12, 2002, AS "FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK"
2002 -213 ENDORSING OCTOBER 7 -11, 2002, AS "CALIFORNIA
RIDESHARE WEEK"
2002 -214 SUPPORTING OCTOBER AS "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH"
2002 -215 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 30 THROUGH OCTOBER 4,
2002, AS "LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK"
2002 -216 OBSERVING OCTOBER 20 -26, 2002, AS "WORLD
POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK"
2002 -217 SUPPORTING "SONOMA COUNTY READS!" (SONOMA
COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION)
2002 -218 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 50, "THE WATER SECURITY,
CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002"
2002 -219 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -99, ESTABLISHING
A POLICY FOR THE ROTATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS INTO THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
2002 -220 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 93 -150, UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6, PHASE 2 (ADRIAN DRIVE)
2002 -221 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SHARP INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR WATER METER INSTALLATION
CONSULTING SERVICES, PROJECT NO. 2001 -05
2002 -222 APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AMERICAN GOLF AND THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGARDING RESTROOM STRUCTURE'S DAMAGE
2002 -224 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -184, CALLING
FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, FREEWAY MESSAGE CENTER
UTILITIES, PROJECT NO. 2001 -04
2002 -225 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH LR HINES CONSULTING,
INC., FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
2002 -226 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MATTHEW BRYAN PHILLIPS
2002 -227 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF NORMAN MILLER
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E. Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 686 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
F. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 687 AMENDING EXHIBIT A INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
INTO SECTION 2.60.030 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE (CONFLICT OF INTEREST)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of
Resolution No. 2002 -223, the Consent Calendar, as
otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -223 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, LIBRARY TELEPHONE
AND DATA CABLING, PROJECT NO. 1999 -04
City Manager Netter DEFERRED this matter to a later
Council meeting.
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10. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Park Tour -
September 7, 2002:
Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry shared
the contents of the staff report. At the request
of Councilmember Mackenzie, Director Barry provided
an update on the status of the skate park site.
2. Off -Leash Doti Proposal:
Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry gave a
brief overview of the staff report, and staff
responded to Council inquiries.
Council Discussion /Direction: As noted below.
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Proposed Revision to Municipal Code
Section 6.08.010: Council CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF
to prepare a draft ordinance for Council consideration
at the first meeting in October. Councilmember
Mackenzie SUGGESTED that the Golis Park dog group
be present at such time that Council considers the
proposed off -leash dog ordinance.
3. Foxtail Golf Club Rate Increase Proposal:
Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry summarized
the contents of the staff report and DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED a document entitled, " Foxtail Golf Club -
Maximum Cost of Golf." Director Barry indicated
that CourseCo has been notified of the City's
remaining work tasks regarding the south course to
be completed by the end of October, and he stated
that he will be returning with a full status report
on the south course at the second Council meeting
in October.
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers shared
their perspectives. Highlights of Council comments
and questions included the following:
Mayor Flores:
*Recommends that CourseCo not increase the rates until
such time as the local golfers are generally satisfied
with the golf course improvements.
*With a 40 -year contract, both the City and CourseCo
need to look to the future.
Vice Mayor Reilly:
*Comparison rates need to be checked.
*Is it appropriate to compare Foxtail's fees under its
current playing conditions?
*Calls for stronger relationship between City staff,
Council, and CourseCo, as well as more oversight and
more involvement from the City.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Regrets that the City has been hurt by the televised
comments this evening.
**("Admits Acknowledges public comment that the greens
are not in good playing condition.
*Believes City should uphold its contracts.
* *(2)Wei id— like -te se„ this evening's r-eeemmendatiens -fie
G ,d-rseGe —ee ur in erder to —keep ressae t ge-Ifers here.
*Recommends double - checking the comparison figures.
*Both the City and CourseCo have large investments and
good reasons to make their partnership successful.
*Wants the City to work with CourseCo.
*(1) &(2)CORRECTIONS ABOVE from 10 /8/02 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Vidak - Martinez
(deletions lined out /additions underlined)
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Councilmember Mackenzie:
*Would like to see Golf Course Council and Golf Course
Oversight Committee recommendations.
*Does not believe south course is post - construction
yet.
*Advises CourseCo to reserve their decision to
implement any rate increases until the improvements on
the south course are resolved.
Council CONCURRED on two matters: (1) TO DIRECT STAFF to
report back on the implementation of the City's
recommendations to CourseCo regarding the south course;
and (2) TO DIRECT the Golf Course Oversight Committee
to prepare an analysis with regard to the comparability
of golf course fees.
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward members of the
public interested in speaking on this issue.
1. John Theilade, General Manager, Foxtail Golf Club,
was recognized and stated that CourseCo recognizes that
there are problems with the greens. He discussed the
fungus that had affected the greens, as well as the
fact that new greens and a new irrigation /drainage
system was not included in the scope of work for the
south course. He explained that those are in -house
projects that CourseCo has been prioritizing and
working on for over a month. He reiterated that
CourseCo is addressing the problems and that they
take their relationship with the City and with the
golfers very seriously. Finally, he noted that
CourseCo does have plans to try to redo the pro shop
and snack bar area in response to client concerns.
2. M Wayne Thush 4400 Hollingsworth Court, was
recognized and indicated that he did double -check
the comparison rates put forth by CourseCo and that
they are accurate. He noted that at the time the
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there were members of the public who spoke out
against the comparable courses selected by CourseCo.
Finally, he commended Recreation Director Barry
for being responsive and timely in addressing his
inquiries.
11. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LINKAGE FEES FOR NON - RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT:
1. Staff Report from Walter Kieser, Consultant, EPS:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report.
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2. Draft Model Ordinance Review:
and
3. Council Discussion /Direction:
and
Mayors' & Councilmembers' Working Group -
Participation: Councilmembers shared their
comments /questions as follows: Councilmember
Vidak Martinez - With whom is Sonoma County
comparing itself ?; Councilmember Mackenzie -
In general in favor of the countywide approach;
and Vice Mayor Reilly - Creation and existence
of the fee is vital to what the City needs to do
for housing projects.
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 UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:00 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 10:00 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 10:07 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
12. PUBLIC SAFETY MATTER - SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND (SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR CONTINUED
FUNDING OF THE MULTI- AGENCY GANG ENFORCEMENT TEAM
(MAGNET):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave an overview
of the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 10:08 p.m. There being no members of
the public desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 10:08 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Consideration:
2002 -228 APPROVING THE 2002 -03 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) EXPENDITURE
PLAN FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE MULTI- AGENCY
GANG ENFORCEMENT TEAM (MAGNET)
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Reilly, Resolution 2002 -228 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
13. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. McDonald's Corporation - Consideration of a request
by McDonald's Corporation to submit an application
for development of a site within the Wilfred- Dowdell
Specific Plan Area (APN 045 - 054 -007):
a. Staff Report: Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
b. Council Discussion /Action: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to reject the
application at this time until concerns with
regard to the community separator in that area,
the formation of the infrastructure financing
plan, and some other issues are adequately
addressed. Vice Mayor Reilly suggested that
the applicant consider directly challenging the
disputed community separator with the County
Board of Supervisors.
14. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. General Plan Implementation Oversight Committee-_
Results of Special Meeting with Board of
Supervisors, August 28, 2002: Councilmember
Mackenzie reported that there was general agreement
to go forward with the concept of the banking idea
and the community separator fund and /or bank. He
also reported on the Community Fields and lighting,
and Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to prepare
and submit a plan for the Community Fields to
the Open Space District.
2. Staff Report on General Plan Implementation: Mayor
Flores referred Council to Director Kaufman's report
provided in the agenda packet.
3. Annual Status Report on the General Plan: Mayor
Flores referred Council to Director Kaufman's report
provided in the agenda packet. Councilmembers had
no questions.
4. Other, if any: None.
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15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Advisory Committee Meeting, September 9 2002:
City Manager Netter referred Council to City
Engineer Gaffney's Meeting Report provided in the
agenda packet. Councilmember Mackenzie indicated
that the Council Water Subcommittee will be
meeting prior to the negotiating sessions and will
come to Council for input throughout the interest -
based bargaining sessions. City Manager Netter
responded to Vice Mayor Reilly's concerns about
the poor notification with regard to the
September 23, 2002, negotiating session. At the
suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly, Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to prepare a letter to the Water
Advisory Committee, requesting proper notification
of the meetings, specifically the negotiating
sessions, with an agenda, sent to the appropriate
City staff /department /committee.
2. Council Executive Subcommittee Meeting,
September 10, 2002 - Update: Mayor Flores reported
on several items per the agenda as follows: (1)
Economic development matters; (2) Desire to solicit
Council support to have City sponsor Veterans' Day
ceremony; (3) Desire for Golf Course update in
October; (4) Reminder about Founders' Day activities
on September 28, 2002; (5) Desire for Rancho Feliz
update and Mobilehome Park Subcommittee to meet in
October; (6) Desire to solicit Council support for
retaining Junior Miss Program in Rohnert Park.
Vice Mayor *zz es Reilly SUGGESTED that Councilmember
Vidak - Martinez attend the next monthly Executive
Subcommittee meeting in October as she will likely
rotate into the mayor's seat.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 10/8/02 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Reilly
(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
3. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma
County, September 12 2002:
Public Access to County Open Space Acquisitions
and
Climate Protection
Mayor Flores reported on three matters from the
meeting as follows: (1) Satisfaction with Windsor's
efforts with their Community Greens and the
municipal courtyard area; (2) Unanimous vote
regarding the importance of public access to County
Open Space acquisitions; and (3) Congratulations to
Sonoma County for its support of the Climate
Protection Program.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
September 24, 2002 Page(14)
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED an update on
the Climate Protection Program. City Manager Netter
indicated that the matter will be on the agenda
for the City Managers' Group meeting on Friday,
September 27, 2002.
4. Council Stadium Subcommittee Meetin Se tember 14
2002 - Update: Vice Mayor Reilly shared brief
comments on the meeting and particularly aspects of
the lease and future plans for the stadium.
He noted that as matters come up, the Subcommittee
will meet and report back to the Council.
5. Other, if any: None.
16. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
September 9, 2002, meeting: City Manager Netter
referred Council to City Engineer Gaffney's
Meeting Report provided in the agenda packet.
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he will be
chairing the next SCTA meeting on October 7, 2002,
and that he will report back to Council.
2. Other, if any: None.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
Mayor Flores called attention to the letter from
the Governor's Office expressing regret for not being
able to attend the gala function for the new library.
The Mayor expressed his appreciation that the
Governor's Office took the time to reply, and he noted
that the City will be making all the necessary
adjustments before the library is turned over to the
county library system.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Sonoma County Library Strategic Visioning Workshop,
October 30, 2002, 8:30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., Fountain
Grove Inn, Santa Rosa:
Request for Participation /Action: Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to have a member of City staff
attend the workshop.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Au-t L i vr i ii.- z y
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
September 24, 2002 Page(15)
2. National League of Cities, Annual Business Meeting,
December 3 -7, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah:
Designation of Voting Delegate /Action: Council
CONCURRED to designate Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez as the voting delegate for said meeting.
3. United States Conference of Mayors:
2003 Membership Dues /Continue Membership /Action:
Council CONCURRED to discontinue the City's
membership in the United States Conference of
Mayors.
4. North Bay League of California Cities, General
Membership Meeting, September 26, 2002:
Attendance /Action: Councilmembers informed City
Manager Netter that none of them will be attending
said meeting.
5. Council Performing Arts Center Subcommittee Meeting,
September 26, 2002, 3:00 p.m.: INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES.
6. Commission on Human Rights, Hate Crime Prevention
Training September 27, 2002, Rohnert Park Community
Center: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez indicated that she will be attending
the training meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie noted
that he will be attending the Sonoma County Housing
Coalition meeting that day, and that he will be
reporting back to Council.
7. Other informational items, if any: None.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Update on PG &E Franchise Agreements and Task
Force Progress: City Manager Netter shared
brief comments per the Update Report. He noted
that a draft agreement should be ready by
November for review.
2. _Update on Information Campaign /Town Meetings:
City Manager Netter called attention to the memo
to the Councilmembers, listing the dates for the
town hall meetings to start at 7:00 p.m. as
follows: October 21 - Ladybug, October 24 -
Burton Avenue, and October 30 - Creekside Middle
School.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
September 24, 2002 Page(16)
3. Update on New Library: City Manger Netter
referred Council to the staff report from Assistant
Civil Engineer Townsend regarding the status of the
library construction. Specifically, he called
attention to the issue with the carpet not adhering
to the cement and how that matter will affect the
opening of the library, pushing it up to December,
or February as a worst case scenario.
4. _California Tiger Salamander Listing as Endangered
Species - Upcoming Meeting: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
City Manager Netter referred Council to Planning
Director Kaufman's staff report of September 24,
2002, and City Attorney Strauss responded to Council
questions.
S. Incremental Recycling Water Program (IRWP) Screening
Report: City Manager Netter reported that the Board
of Public Utilities met last Thursday and rejected
both the recharge and the storage plans /options
about injecting into Rohnert Park's aquifer. He
added that they will continue to research options
about recharging around the Russian River.
6. Other informational items, if any: None.
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 10:47 p.m.
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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ppayne @pressdemocrat.com; Community Jud Snyder Voice; Mikee schwarz; Gloria Rapp; howard rapp; Jim
Cronin; mike burgess; Pekkain; don tifft; Lewis Wlbur; blankenbaker randy /donna; Charles Kitchen; dona
edstgermain turner; John Richardson; ken downing; Marty Hoch; pat miller; Phil Shafer; sherry Hoefling;
Swede Carlson; tim jasper
ject: Correction to Minutes of Council Meeting of 9/24/02
,e been out of town until this afternoon, and did not have an opportunity to review the minutes'of the City Council Meeting of
24th until just now. I would like to request that one of the City Council members offer an amendment to the minutes of that
ing to correct an incorrect statement that has been attributed to me (page 4).
final sentence of the minutes that relate to my scheduled public appearance regarding the golf cart issue states that I urged the
icil "to obtain profit/loss data from CourseCo for Council review." This is completely erroneous. My comments included the
ment that CourseCo had been given ample opportunity already to provide such data to the Parks & Rec Commission and that
•seCo refused to do so. I asked the City Council to avoid the temptation to request additional data from CourseCo, but the City
icil decided to do so against my wishes.
se correct the minutes of that meeting to reflect that it was not I, but members of the City Council who decided to go against
vishes and request additional info from CourseCo, and to delay a decision until Oct 22nd.
Zk you.
Wayne Thush
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To all you property owners and golf cart owners: it looks like we all need to attend the City Council meeting on October 22,
>, in order to ensure that CourseCo and the City of Rohnert Park do the right thing for the residents of Rohnert Park. See you
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