2002/12/10 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
December 10, 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
6:45 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
6:48 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez;
and Mayor Flores
Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Reilly
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, City Engineer Gaffney, Public Works
Manager Stephens, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, Finance Director Lipitz, Engineering
Technician Pedroncelli, Finance Services Manager
Lauchner, and Accountant /Auditor Raymond.
1. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS: NOVEMBER 26, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Mayor Flores, the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes
of November 26, 2002, were APPROVED 2 -0 -1 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez abstaining and with Vice
Mayor Reilly absent.
2. 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. Rick Pedroncelli, President Rohnert Park Employees'
Association (R.P.E.A.), was recognized and DISTRIBUTED
a letter from R.P.E.A. pledging its support for the
entire City Council. He noted that R.P.E.A. members
extend their services in working with the Council to
overcome the financial issues the City faces.
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3. 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: CDC Resolution for
Adoption No. 2002 -11 per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez'
recommendation. Per Resolution No. 2002 -264,
congratulating and recognizing the Sonoma State
University Soccer Team, City Manager Netter CLARIFIED that
the resolution will read "Winners of the NCAA Final Four
Play- Offs."
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
$952,079.02
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$140,496.85
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
OCTOBER 31, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL - DEFERRED
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DEFERRED
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY - DEFERRED
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -262 HONORING JOSEPH G. GAFFNEY, CITY ENGINEER, ON
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
2002 -263 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JIMMIE ROGERS FOR HIS
EXCELLENT EFFORTS ON THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY
PROPERTY SITES AND FOR THE GENEROSITY OF HIS
BROKERAGE SERVICES
2002 -264 EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND RECOGNITION TO
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SOCCER TEAM FOR
ADVANCING TO THE FINAL FOUR IN NCAA PLAY -OFFS
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2002 -265 COMMENDING AND HONORING EAGLE SCOUT MICHAL TERRY
2002 -266 HONORING AMERICA'S KOREAN WAR VETERANS
2002 -267 ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR EASEMENT DEED
FROM BENSON INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR AP NO.
047 - 500 -016 LOCATED AT 1706 EAST COTATI AVENUE,
WOLF DEN PLAZA
2002 -268 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, ROHNERT
PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PROJECT NO. 1999 -04
2002 -269 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOSEPH T. JACKSON (RE
ALLEGED POLICE COMPLAINT)
2002 -270 AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE
CHECKS FROM DECEMBER 9, 2002, THROUGH
JANUARY 13, 2003, AND BRING FORWARD FOR APPROVAL
ON JANUARY 14, 2003
2002 -271 DECLARING RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED GENERAL
ELECTION AND MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of CDC
Resolution for Adoption No. 2002 -11, the Consent Calendar,
as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was
APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent.
Mayor Flores read Resolution Nos. 2002 -262, 2002 -263, and
2002 -265, and Council recognized City Engineer Gaffney,
Jimmie Rogers, and Eagle Scout Terry for their efforts.
Item for Consideration:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -11 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN TO
ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
At the suggestion of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
Council CONCURRED TO DEFER this matter until the newly
seated Council can review /consider it at the first Council
meeting in January, 2003.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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4. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
No informational communications were added to the agenda.
At this time, Mayor Flores ACKNOWLEDGED Supervisor Tim
Smith from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and
former Mayor of Rohnert Park, Jimmie Rogers.
Councilmember Mackenzie ACKNOWLEDGED Randy Poole,
President of the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA),
and former Santa Rosa City Manager, Ken Blackman.
CEREMONY FOR CITY COUNCIL SELECTION OF OFFICERS
FOR THE YEAR 2003
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*REFLECTIONS OF 2002 /PERSPECTIVES FOR 2003 - COMMENTS
BY COUNCILMEMBERS, IF ANY:
Councilmembers shared written and /or verbal comments of
their reflections of the past year and their perspectives
for the new year. ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES
are Councilmember Mackenzie's "Reflections of 2002/
Perspectives for 2003." Councilmembers acknowledged their
efforts during the past difficult year, pledged to work
on economic development and quality -of -life issues for the
citizens in the upcoming year, thanked City staff for its
hard work, and recognized their families /supporters.
*PRESENTATION TO MAYOR ARMANDO F. FLORES FOR 2002 YEAR AS
MAYOR:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez PRESENTED Mayor Flores with
a gift in recognition of his congeniality and elegance.
She also PRESENTED him with an engraved clock from the
City, and Mayor Flores shared comments on his belief in
punctuality.
*ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO COUNCILMEMBERS ELECT:
City Manager Netter ADMINISTERED the oath of office and
PRESENTED the Certificates of Election to Armando F.
Flores, Amie Spradlin, and Greg Nordin. The new
Councilmembers signed the certificates, and the audience
acknowledged the new City Council.
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*MINUTE ACTIONS TO SELECT CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2003:
1. Selection of Mayor: Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Nordin, a
motion to select Councilmember Vidak- Martinez as
Mayor was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor): Upon
MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to select
Councilmember Mackenzie as Vice Mayor FAILED 2 -3
with Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Councilmembers Nordin
and Spradlin dissenting.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, a motion to select
Councilmember Nordin as Vice Mayor was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
*PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - CONSIDERATION OF
APPOINTMENT TO FILL CURRENT VACANCY FOR TWO -YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002:
Council action to fill VACANCY due to the recent
resignation of Greg Nordin: Mayor Vidak- Martinez
discussed the qualifications /interest of Mr. Dan
Hubley for this appointment, and, upon MOTION by
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Nordin,
a motion to appoint Dan Hubley as Mayor Vidak-
Martinez' nomination to the Planning Commission for
a two -year term to expire December 31, 2002, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
*PERSPECTIVES FOR 2003 - COMMENTS BY NEW COUNCILMEMBERS,
IF ANY:
Councilmember Spradlin and newly elected Vice Mayor Nordin
shared verbal comments on their perspectives for the year
2003. Both new Councilmembers expressed a desire to work
diligently and creatively to help the City regain economic
stability, and they thanked their families and supporters.
*OTHER INFORMATIONAL MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL, IF ANY:
At the suggestion of Mayor Vidak- Martinez, Council
CONCURRED to hold a Special Meeting on Thursday,
December 19, 2002, to focus on Goal- Setting for the new
year.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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Councilmember Flores ACKNOWLEDGED the spouses of each
Councilmember and thanked them for their support.
*OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES, IF ANY:
Members of the public desiring to speak were called
forward. No one responded.
*ADJOURNMENT TO REFRESHMENTS:
There being no further business, former Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at 7:34 p.m. and extended
invitations for refreshments to the members of the
public present. in the audience.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Vicki Vidak- Martinez
Mayor
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Reflections of 2002 /Perspectives for 2003
" Tempora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis " Times change and we change with
them.
Having reread my epic and wise pronouncements from the past 5 years, having taken t
heart a local columnist's advice to be less of a camera hog in front of the Public Access
TV cameras and having become a recent convert to the statement that "Brevity is the
soul of wit ", you will all be relieved to know that this evening's reflections and
perspective should only take me a brief half of an hour- "just kidding "as a former
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councilmember with the initials DG used to say. And speaking of that where is Jim Reilly
when I need him —I usually practice my longer words on him. Oh well - tempora mutantur
and all that!
Reflections on the Past Year
No one knows what the future holds. We can speculate but we don't know. It is indeed
on of the fascinations of Politics — how to deal with change whether it be the unexpected
resignation of a long time council member such as Linda Spiro or the revised arithmetic
of a 4 vote world. Let me just say now that that particular dust cloud has gone away that
I still believe in utilizing the results of the last General Election to select council
Replacements. Frankly all of the turbulence I predicted this time last year didn't come to
pass in 2002. Accomplishments will be noted at their proper time later on. The Mayor
led us well. Thank you Mayor Flores! The other three of us did just fine also. City
Manager Netter and his management team have not had the easiest of times [ especially
if you tune in to and believe what you read on Sterba . com] but continue to serve the city
well as do our staff in all branches of our government. City Attorney Strauss continues
in her almost perpetual state of unflappability to render unto us wise counsel. As I
transpose into Perspectives for Next Year, let me say that I am unrepentant in my belief
and in my votes on the matter of opposing Bargaining Unit Salary Increases. Despite
accusations of grandstanding with a safe vote, single handedly bringing this city to its
fiscal knees and other heinous crimes , I stick to my guns in this , the most significant
issue which confronted us this year and ,which I warned newcomers to this council
would confront us us big -time in 2003.
Perspective on the New Year
I believe that our new Mayor will be Councilmember Vidak — Martinez. I believe that
she will utilize the considerable authority vested in the Mayorship wisely and well. She
did it before in in the year 2000. As she leads us into this `brave new world ", we'll all of
us , new councilmembers and old , be facing what will clearly be a critical juncture in
the city's history. The constraints on water supply , waste water treatment capacity and
other resources were not magically removed on the morning of November 6th when
the face of the new council was revealed- soon confirmation of these results will be
honoured in the manner most beloved of us elected officials — being seated up here!
There are many tasks ahead in the world of political decision making. As my beach
reading indicated [ Policy Paradox "] - politics involves seeking allies and organizing
cooperation in order to compete with opponents AND cooperation ... is essential to
power. Cooperation is also essential to survival of the community —that is the public
interest we all of us need to protect and towards which we need to work. I `m saying to
you that I will be here to work with this new council to serve the Public Interest.
In Kauai last week at the inauguration of the Mayor and council, Barbara and I
witnessed the procession with the ceremonial chant, the robes of the Royal Hawaiian
societies, we listened, spellbound of course , to the perspectives rendered by the local
electeds and finally we all joined hands as the entire audience sang "Hawaii Aloha ".
It was a touching display of community which takes place at all major events in Hawaii.
I'm not suggesting that "Rohnert Park Aloha" nor yet "This Land is Our Land" be sung
in such a fashion. I am suggesting that the Aloha spirit would help us all in these months
ahead.
The practical steps all lie ahead. Burns always had good words
"But human bodies are sic fools for a' their colleges and schools
That when nae real ills perplex them,they mak enow themsels to vex them"
We're not fools, none of us. We have " real ills" to perplex us buey are ones we can
work together to solve.
Good luck to us all in 2003!
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City of Rohnert Park
ACCOMPLISHMENTS /PROJECTS
YEAR 2002
• Costco Project Completed - Store opened Sept. 2002
• Golf Course Renovations - South Course Complete
North Course - Grow in Stage
• New Library Project Complete - Open Jan. 2003
• Railroad Crossings Project Completed
• Canon Manor Assessment District Formed for Improvements
• Completion of 5 -Year CIP Program
• City Hall Design - Complete
• Negotiated Additional Sewer Capacity from City of Santa Rosa
• Single Family Residential Meters - Implementation
• Japanese Garden Completed
• Initiated an Economic Development Committee
• Initiated a New Recruit Program for Public Safety Officers
• Appointed Tom Bullard -,Director of Public Safety
• Approved Performing Arts Center - Reader Board Sign
• Water & Sewer Rate Study Completed - Adjusted Rates
• Successful in Court on Mobile Home Park Back Rent Issue
• Approved a Mobile Home Park Overlay District
• Successful in TOT Tax increase to 12%
• Successful in Validation of Business License Tax
• Penngrove Litigation Settlement
• Settled Litigation on Housing Element
• Approved Plan for "Public Facilities Financing Plan" - Harris & Assoc.
• Consummated Sale of City Excess Parcels
• Consummated Sale of Old Library Facility
• Finalized Agreements with all Bargaining Units
• Approved Cable TV Franchise Transfer - AT &T to Comcast
• Rancho Feliz - Management Evaluation
• Back -up Alarms - Ordinance Finalized
• Approved Off -Leash Dog Program
JDN /jh -h: 121002 Accomplishments Year 2002
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PUBLIC O��ICE�S �D
EMPLOYEES
State of Cafifornio,
County of ..ftngma :............. SS.
City o f Rohnert..Park..
She Execution of this Oath is 7?§quired by Article XX Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of Cafifornia.
I, ..................................... A ............., do solemnly affirm
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that I will support and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign
anddomestic; that I willbeartruefaith andallegiance to the Constitution
of the UnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I talc this obi gation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully duchaWe the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ..WtA ..... Day of
...RAC,.eMeT ....... , 2002.,
of Person Taking Oath
Sig tun; VQ rAdminutenng Oath
Joseph D. Netter
City Manager /City Clerk
Title of OfficerAdministering Oath
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O.AZ*X OR,.AFFIRMA7I0N
OjALLEGI.sNVE FOR
PUBLIC OFFICE.ik5 AND
EMPLOYEES
State of California,
County of ..P..Sno.m............, SS.
City pf.Rohnert .. Park . ..
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qie Execution of this Oath is ?squired by article XX, Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of California.
I, .................. Gr %. Nordin do solemnly affirm
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that I willsupport and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against afl enemies, foreign
anddomestic; that I widl°bear true faith andaflegiance to the Constitution
of the UnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I taks this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will weft and faithfcdly discharge the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this J90 ..... Day of
of Verson Taking Oath
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State of California,
County o f Aonoma
City o f . Rohnert . Park .
She Execution of this Oath is ,Vquired by Article X , Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of California.
I. Amie L. spradlin .................. do solemnly affirm
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that I wiflsupport and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign
anddomestic; that I will dear true faith andallegiance to the Constitution
of the UnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I taff this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will well and faithfidly discharge the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this APO ..... Day of
December 2002
Signature of OffuerAdministering Oath
Joseph D. Netter
City Manager /City Clerk
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