2002/10/08 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 8, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in regular
commence at 6:30 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
6:30 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, Building Official Braun, and Recreation
Services Manager Miller.
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. Empire Waste Management vs. City of Rohnert Park:
Nothing to report.
2. Possible litigation, one case: Nothing to report.
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REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Wellness Center Site: Nothing to report.
2. Old Library Property: Nothing to report.
3. Stadium Lands and /or Lands Around Stadium: Nothing
to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
WATER & SEWER RATE WORK SESSION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Water & Sewer Work
Session Minutes of September 24, 2002, and the Regular
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of September 24, 2002,
were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED:
Vice Mayor Reilly: Regular Meetings Minutes, Page 13,
Item 15, Number 2, amend "Vice Mayor Flores" to read
"Vice Mayor Reilly."
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez: (1) Work Session
Minutes, Page 2, Item II, amend "zero- scape" to
read "Xeriscape"; and (2) Regular Meetings Minutes,
Page 9, Item 10, Number 3, under "Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez," in second bullet, change "admits"
to "acknowledges," and delete fourth bullet, which
reads, "Would like to see this evening's
recommendations to CourseCo occur in order to keep
resident golfers here."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
Councilmembers indicated that they had no communications.
4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores invited any youth of the community to come
forward and share comments. No youths responded.
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.
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6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of resolution to State Farm Insurance,
extending appreciation and recognizing its many
years of service to the City: Mayor Flores read
and presented the resolution to Shirley Gordon,
Vice President of Operations for State Farm in
Rohnert Park. Ms. Gordon shared brief comments.
2. Robert Abramson for United Nations Day, Thursday,
October 24, 2002, and United Nations Flag Week,
October 21 -26, 2002: Mr. Abramson requested that
Council issue a proclamation honoring the United
Nations on United Nations Day. He SUBMITTED a
United Nations flag and also requested that Council
fly the flag during United Nations Flag Week from
October 21 -26. Furthermore, he shared brief
comments about the key role of the United Nations
in world affairs, and he DISTRIBUTED a flier to
Council regarding the United Nations Association
Film Festival on November 2, 2002, at Santa Rosa
Junior College.
7. 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. Mike Harrow, 5748 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
called attention to the issue of the master metering
of mobilehome parks and the consequent inability of
mobilehome park residents to lower their water bills
by lowering their usage. He suggested that Council
address the suggested flat rate structure for master -
metered mobilehome parks.
2. Amie Spradlin, 5795 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
expressed concern with the proposed 42- percent rate
hike for water and sewer for mobilehome park residents.
She noted that many mobilehome park residents are on
fixed incomes and such a hike would be a burden. She
also expressed opposition to the water /sewer reserve
account in terms of it being maintained at the
expense of the City's lower and fixed income citizens.
She urged the Council to review the possible rate hikes
and to continue speaking with the water /sewer rate
consultants regarding said matter.
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3. Charles Kitchen 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was
recognized and expressed his concern with the
proposed 42- percent increase in water /sewer rates for
mobilehome park residents, as well as the issue of
master metering in the mobilehome parks. He noted
that if he gets elected to Council and said rate hikes
go through, he will organize a recall movement.
4. Greg Nordin, 4590 Fairway Drive, was recognized and
expressed concern about the proposed 42- percent
water /sewer rate increase for mobilehome park
residents. He suggested that the Council contact the
cities of Windsor and Healdsburg to learn about their
approved plans /ordinances which allow people who
qualify for fixed incomes, particularly those who
live in mobilehome parks, to receive a significant
reduction in their water fees.
At this time, Councilmember Mackenzie directed the
public speakers to the Council directions as outlined in
minutes of the September 24, 2002, Water and Sewer Rate
Study and Proposed Rate Structure Work Session.
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8. 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 -234 per
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' 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
$792,j24.40
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$459,247.75
C. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -229 COMMEMORATING OCTOBER 24, 2002, AS "UNITED
NATIONS DAY" AND OCTOBER 21 -26, 2002, AS
"UNITED NATIONS FLAG WEEK" .
2002 -230 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2002, AS "MAKE
A DIFFERENCE DAY"
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2002 -231 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER, 2002, AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH"
2002 -232 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23 -31, 2002, AS "RED RIBBON
WEEK" FOR DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS
2002 -233 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE ANNUAL WOOD FLOOR
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE PETER M. CALLINAN
SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
2002 -235 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH RESTORATIVE RESOURCES
FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE CRIME PREVENTION ACT
SERVICES (FY JULY 1, 2002 - JUNE 30, 2003)
2002 -236 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR STREETLIGHT AND
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE FOR REPUBLIC ELECTRIC
FOR ONE YEAR (NOVEMBER 1, 2002 TO OCTOBER 31,
2003)
2002 -237 APPROVING THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 8.28, REMOVAL OF
FIRE DEBRIS, FROM THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND THE APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF A
REVISED CHAPTER 8.28 TO THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
D. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 688 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF FIRE
DEBRIS
E. Ordinance for Adoption:
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 Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Reilly, with the exception of Resolution
No. 2002 -234, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined
on the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -234 APPROVING CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
SONOMA FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED FOR
THE CHILD CARE ENRICHMENT VOUCHER PROGRAM
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Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared background information
regarding this voucher program which, through the four -
year funding agreement for Rohnert Park and Cotati, will
fund a voucher program run through the City of Rohnert
Park Recreation Department to expand its program for
children 0 to 5.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -234 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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9. PARKS & RECREATION MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF OFF -LEASH
DOG PROPOSED REVISION TO ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 6.08.010, ALLOWING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO
"ANIMALS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS ":
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief
overview of the staff report, and City Attorney
Strauss responded to Council inquiries regarding
the City's liability.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
a. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 689 AMENDING CHAPTER 6.08.010 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, ALLOWING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO
"ANIMALS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS"
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Ordinance for Introduction
No. 689 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO
STAFF, per Vice Mayor Reilly's suggestion and Council
concurrence, to remove the word "fenced" in the phrase
"city- sponsored fenced dog park."
b. Set Public Hearing date on October 22, 2002, to
consider adoption of this ordinance:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Councilmember Mackenzie
noted that he would reserve his comments /concerns
until such time as the public hearing, and he
indicated that he would like to hear from the
dog owners as to the mechanics of the ordinance.
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10. UNIFORM FIRE CODES - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 15.28, UNIFORM FIRE CODES:
1. Staff Report:
Fire Commander
staff report.
Public Hearing
2002.
2. Council Discus
City Manager Netter referred Council
Cassel and Fire Inspector Busch's
He noted that the matter is set for a
at the Council meeting on October 22,
lion /Action:
a. Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -238 SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution No. 2002 -238 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
b. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 690 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE WITH APPLICABLE AMENDMENTS
THERETO RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
2001 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE WITH
VOLUME II STANDARDS 2000 EDITION, INCLUDING
APPENDICES, AND REPEALING ALL FORMER ORDINANCES
OR PARTS THEREOF CONFLICTING OR INCONSISTENT
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE OR OF THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Ordinance for Introduction
No. 690 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
11. UNIFORM BUILDING CODES - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE FOR
CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15, UNIFORM BUILDING CODES:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter invited Building
Official Braun to come forward and share the
contents of the staff report.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Building Official Braun
responded to Council inquiries about solar voltaic
systems.
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a. Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -239 SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODES
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution No. 2002 -239 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Said matter is set for a Public
Hearing at the Council meeting of October 22, 2002.
b. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 691 REPEALING AND REENACTING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF
TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, KNOWN AS THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE -24
(CCR, T -24), INCORPORATING WHERE APPLICABLE,
AND AMENDING CERTAIN IDENTIFIED CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS
OF LOCAL NECESSITY
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Ordinance for Introduction
No. 691 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
12. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MATTER RE MOTORIZED
SCOOTERS - CONSIDERATION OF ASSOCIATED CODES AND
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CERTAIN CHAPTERS
OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter summarized the
contents of the staff report.
2. Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to formulate Municipal Code
amendments Der motorized scooters with the
following Council recommendations /requests:
(1) Information /pictures regarding the modification
of exhaust systems; (2) Addition of the regulations
per the C.H.P. memo in the staff report; (3)
Clarification of enforcement issues; and (4)
Consideration of educating youngsters on the safe
and legal use of said scooters. Furthermore,
Council CONCURRED with Councilmember Mackenzie's
suggestion to have the Bicycle Advisory Conunittee
review the use of motorized scooters on bike paths
and provide recommendations to the Council.
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City Manager Netter indicated that said amendments
to the Municipal Code will be ready for Council
review at the first Council meeting in November.
At the suggestion of City Attorney Strauss, Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to provide more
information at that time on recent legislation
concerning electric personal- assisted devices.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
At this time, City Manager Netter stated that he
received a packet of information regarding Agenda Item
No. 9, the Off -Leash Dog Proposed Revision to the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code. Said packet includes
a proposal for an off -leash dog park in designated
areas of Golis Park, letters of support, a petition,
and surveys. City Manager Netter noted that he
would supply copies of said packet to the Councilmembers
as requested by the individuals who submitted the
packet.
13. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. General Plan Implementation Oversight Committee,
October 1, 2002, meeting: Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez shared comments about aspects of the
apartment buildings planned for Rohnert Park y
Expressway as follows: (1) The applicant's
proposal related to the City's Inclusionary
Zoning Ordinance - 15% low income and a donation
to Burbank Housing for another 7% very low
income; (2) The applicant's cost issues with
said proposal and the staff's suggestion of
having 7% very low income housing as the City's
requirement. Councilmember Mackenzie shared
comments on the City's.Growth Management Ordinance
and the cap on the number of housing units, the
potential impact on the City's General Plan
Environmental Impact Review, and the implications
of special consideration regarding a financial
donation to very low income housing and its clear
connection with the project. City Attorney Strauss
responded briefly to Council questions, and
Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and Mackenzie noted
that they would be meeting next on Tuesday,
October 29, 2002, to further consider the
above - listed matters.
2. Other, if any: None.
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14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Advisory Committee upcoming negotiation
session on October 28, 2002 -,Council Direction:
Councilmember Mackenzie discussed the three
major topics, as outlined below, of the interest -
based bargaining sessions with the Sonoma County
Water Agency (SCWA), and he called for Council
direction prior to the next negotiating session
on October 28, 2002.
a. Governance (Voting)
b. Membership allowing Windsor and /or Marin to be
full members
c. Conservation Funding kept jointly with Sonoma
County Water Agency (SCWA) or separate with each
individual agency
Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Flores
REQUESTED the recommendations of the Council Water
Subcommittee for review at the Council meeting on
October 22. At the suggestion of Councilmember
Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to
circulate a staff paper among the Councilmembers to
gather input on the three issues and discuss them
at the Council meeting on October 22. Vice Mayor
Reilly shared his perspectives as follows: (1)
Governance - supports a super majority vote; (2)
Windsor /Marin - show how they will earn their full
membership; (3) Conservation funding - however it
is set up, make sure there are guarantees that
agencies get their full percentage back on a
timely basis. Councilmember Mackenzie shared final
comments on the Windsor /Marin memberships, and
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED a staff
report on the history of Marin Municipal and
related issues.
2. Performing Arts Center Subcommittee meeting,
September 26, 2002: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
shared comments on her interest in linking the
Performing Arts Center with the Green Music Center
in an entrepreneurial effort as part of an economic
development plan. Mayor Flores discussed the
status of the digital PAC sign, an upcoming review
of the relationship between the City and the Green
Music Center, and efforts to retain the California
Junior Miss program in Rohnert Park. Councilmember
Mackenzie noted that the PAC season has begun.
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3. Council Executive Subcommittee meeting, October 1,
2002: Mayor Flores commented on the following
matters: (1) Councilmember Vidak- Martinez will
attend the next meeting; (2) Need for Channel 22
area to be cleaned up; (3) Submission of the
L.A.F.C.O. application to exclude the 170 -plus
acres south of Valley House Drive.
4. Consideration of assignment of pre- development
review of the City Center Mixed Use project by
Economic Development Subcommittee: City Manager
Netter requested Council consideration of said
assignment to the Economic Development Subcommittee,
and Assistant City Manager Donley shared brief
comments on the status of the City Center Mixed
Use project. Council discussion concluded with
Council CONCURRENCE to assign pre - development
review of the City Center Mixed Use project to the
Economic Development Subcommittee on an interim
basis, and then, with a full Council, to reaffirm or
change the review assignment in December.
5. Open Space District /Small Farms Initiative - Farm
land on the north city limits border adjacent to
Snyder Lane - Board of Supervisors meeting,
November 1, 2002: Councilmember Mackenzie spoke
about a pilot program by which the Open Space
District leases land for agricultural production.
He specifically discussed the Board of Supervisor's
recent consideration of a lease arrangement with
a small farmer north of Park Estates, the Park
Estates Citizens' Group's concerns regarding
traffic on Snyder Lane in terms of the proposed
farm stand, and the issue of building oversight
into the leases if the pilot program proves
successful here.
6. Other, if any: None.
15. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
October 7, 2002: Councilmember Mackenzie reported
on two matters: (1) Direction from SCTA that its
representatives again request that $160 million of
federal funds be earmarked for the Marin- Sonoma
Narrows project; and (2) the ongoing problems,
especially with the State Historical Planning Office
and the issuance of EIR's, in terms of getting
Highway 101 projects to the construction stage.
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2. Other, if anv: None.
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16. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS /RETIREMENT COSTS - CONSIDERATION OF
THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS TO ITS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES
IN TERMS OF BENEFITS /RETIREMENT COSTS UNDER CURRENT
LAWS AND CONTRACTS:
1. City Attorney Report: City Attorney Strauss
summarized the contents of the staff report.
2. Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Flores commented on
recruitment and retention of competent employees.
Councilmember Mackenzie reiterated that his desire
in requesting the legal opinion was not to take
away all benefits from city employees /retirees, but
rather, in light of the City's current and
predicted budgetary shortfall, to review any
possible ways to reduce the burden on the budget
by having employees and retirees pay part of the
costs of their health and /or retirement benefits.
Furthermore, he noted that the City Attorney's
report was clear in its response to his inquiry.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez re e -mail from M. Wayne
Thush: At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly, Council
CONCURRED TO ATTACH TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES said
e -mail from M. Wayne Thush regarding a requested
amendment to the minutes of the September 24, 2002,
Council meeting.
Councilmember Mackenzie re communication from Linda
Tracy, Chamber of Commerce: At the suggestion of
mA(rkPn7; P . Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to invite the new manager of the Chamber of
Commerce to make a scheduled appearance before the
Council in the near future.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Veterans' Day, November 11, 2002 - Community
Event: Mayor Flores DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED
a handout outlining a proposed public ceremony
honoring the veterans of war.
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Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to follow through on Mayor Flores'
proposed ceremony.
2. Other informational items, if any:
a. Appointment to Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit
Board of Directors: Councilmember Mackenzie
expressed an interest in said appointment, and
Council CONCURRED to promote him. Mayor Flores
stated that he would report back on the criteria/
selection process for that appointment after
the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association
meeting on October 10, 2002, at which time
the matter will be considered.
b. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Working
Committee meeting on October 16, 2002:
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he would
attend and report back on said meeting.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Salamander Protection Area, September 24, 2002,
meetings - Fish and Wildlife Services accepting
written testimony on proposed protections for the
salamander until October 22 2002 for March 22
2003, deadline to resolve listing question: City
Manager Netter gave a brief update on the
Salamander Protection Area.
Proposed letter from Mayor /Action Item: At the
recommendation of City Manager Netter, Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to send the proposed
letter regarding the proposed listing of the
Sonoma County Population of the California
Tiger Salamander.
2. Willis Avenue traffic concerns in vicinitv of
In & Out Burger /Tesoro - Update: City Manager
Netter reviewed the staff report and indicated
that staff is reviewing alternatives to the
traffic problems in that area.
3. Ballot Measure public education efforts - Update:
City Manager Netter directed Council to the copies
of the informational brochures provided in the
agenda packets. City Attorney Strauss responded
to Council questions.
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
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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 8:40 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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gent: Monday, October 07, 2002 5:00 PM
City Council
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
>ubject: Correction to Minutes of Council Meeting of 9/24/02
have been out of town until this afternoon, and did not have an opportunity to review the minutes of the City Council Meeting of
ept 24th until just now. I would like to request that one of the City Council members offer an amendment to the minutes of that
teeting to correct an incorrect statement that has been attributed to me (page 4).
'he final sentence of the minutes that relate to my scheduled public appearance regarding the golf cart issue states that I urged the
;ouncil "to obtain profit/loss data from CourseCo for Council review." This is completely erroneous. My comments included the
tatement that CourseCo had been given ample opportunity already to provide such data to the Parks & Rec Commission and that
;ourseCo refused to do so. I asked the City Council to avoid the temptation to request additional data from CourseCo, but the City
,ouncil decided to do so against my wishes.
'lease correct the minutes of that meeting to reflect that it was not I, but members of the City Council who decided to go against
ay wishes and request additional info from CourseCo, and to delay a decision until Oct 22nd.
.7hank you.
A. Wayne Thush
1400 Hollingsworth Ct.
?.S. To all you property owners and golf cart owners: it looks like we all need to attend the City Council meeting on October 22,
>.002, 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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