2003/03/11 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
March 11, 2003
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
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez CALLED the Regular Session to order
at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak - Martinez ADJOURNED the Regular Session to
Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez ADJOURNED Closed Session at
approximately 7:05 p.m., and the Councilmembers
RESUMED Regular Session at approximately 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie, and
Spradlin; Vice Mayor Nordin;
and Mayor Vidak- Martinez
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Acting
City Manager Bullard, City Attorney Strauss, Planning
and Community Development Director Kaufman, Public Works
Manager Stephens, and Associate Planner Bendorff.
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STUDY SESSION:
A Study Session from 6:00 to 6:30 to discuss Budget
Matters: Level of Service - Finance Department was
CAtvCELLED due to Finance Director Lipitz' absence due
to illness.
PRESENTATION OF FLAGS /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Girl Scout Service Unit No. 6, Konocti Council, presented
the flags and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Vidak-
Martinez thanked the various Girl Scouts and briefly
commented on the history of the Girl Scouts, celebrating
the 91st anniversary of their founding tomorrow.
PRESENTATION: NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY PROJECT:
Joanne Sotelo shared comments on the origins of the
National Women's History Project, which began at Sonoma
State University in 1980 to encourage and enable educators
to teach about past and present women pioneers/
history- makers /role models. She discussed a new project,
"Women Pioneering the Future," and she urged parents to
make sure their children are studying women as part of
their history curriculum.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on Closed Session, which
commenced at approximately 6:30 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, representing an update.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED to add the following matter
to the agenda based on the discussions in tonight's
Closed Session: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Vice Mayor Nordin, a motion to declare
consideration of approving an employment agreement with
Carl Leivo as City Manager as an emergency item was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez summarized the terms of the employment
agreement with Mr. Leivo, and she called for public comment
on said matter. No members of the public responded.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember Mackenzie
dissenting, Resolution No. 2003 -47 approving an employment
agreement with Carl Leivo as City Manager was ADOPTED.
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FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he
would not vote in favor of the employment agreement with
Mr. Leivo. He outlined the process whereby the
applications were screened and ultimately four candidates
were interviewed. He noted that three of the four final
candidates are currently city managers in California, and
he expressed his feeling that one of them in particular
should have been selected for the position here. He
recounted how Mr. Leivo, when he was the Assistant City
Manager, at one time openly supported the campaign of one
Councilmember. Finally, he indicated that he has been a
public servant for over 30 years and that he will work with
the candidate selected for the position.
Councilmembers shared their perspectives. Councilmember
Flores noted Mr. Leivo's years of experience as Assistant
City Manager, and Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated that as part
of Mr. Leivo's employment agreement, he will have to join
the International City Managers Association and adhere to
their ethics, which among other things prohibit involvement
in local elections.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez 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. Seann Pridmore, 785 Becky Court, was recognized and
DISTRIBUTED copies of SSU's The Star newspaper to the
Council. He requested that Council support a
resolution opposing the United States Patriots Act
and calling for its repeal. He expressed concern
with the act's attack on the Bill of Rights, and he
indicated a willingness to help write the resolution.
Councilmembers then shared their opinions on the
U.S. Patriots Act.
3. STUDENT REPORTS:
a. High School - Youth Leadership of Rohnert Park:
Second meeting only.
b. SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc.: No representative present.
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4. PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN - STATUS REPORT:
Presentation by consultants Harris & Associates:
Planning Director Kaufman introduced Mary Grace
Pawson from Harris & Associates. Ms. Pawson
narrated a slide show about Rohnert Park's Public
Facilities Financing Plan, "Summary of Work, March
2003," and she responded to Council inquiries about
the University and Southeast Plans, transportation
mitigation fees, and infrastructure expansion issues.
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he would REPORT BACK
to the consultants after the Monday, March 17, meeting
of Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)on
the matter of transportation impact fees versus the
sales tax approach.
5. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION FOR TWO AT -LARGE APPOINTMENTS
OF PERSONS WHO HAVE INDICATED A DEEP INTEREST IN
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES (PER ORDINANCE NO. 694
ADOPTED JANUARY 28, 2003) FOR TWO -YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2004:
Council Discussion /Action: City Attorney Strauss shared
the contents of the staff report. Council discussion
concluded, and upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie,
seconded by Mayor Vidak- Martinez, a motion that the City
establish criteria as recommended in the staff report
for the two at- large, two -year term positions on the
Parks and Recreation Commission, was APPROVED 4 -1 with
Vice Mayor Nordin dissenting.
Mayor Vidak - Martinez briefly summarized the backgrounds
of the four candidates: Bill Butler, David Cohen, Lauri
Heanue, and Sachi Hotaling.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to nominate Lauri
Heanue to the at -large position on the Parks and
Recreation Commission FAILED 2 -3 with Vice Mayor Nordin
and Councilmembers Flores and Spradlin dissenting.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, a motion to nominate Bill Butler to the
at -large position on the Parks and Recreation Commission
for a two -year term expiring December 31, 2004, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, a motion to nominate David Cohen
to the at -large position on the Parks and Recreation
Commission FAILED 2 -3 with Vice Mayor Nordin and
Councilmembers Flores and Spradlin dissenting.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, a motion to nominate Sachi
Hotaling to the at -large position on the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a two -year term expiring
December 31, 2004, was APPROVED 4 -1 with Mayor
Vidak- Martinez dissenting.
Councilmember Flores noted that he would keep Ms. Heanue
and Mr. Cohen in mind for future appointments, and
Council thanked them for their interest in the positions.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez DIRECTED STAFF to get in touch
with the new appointees, Ms. Hotaling and Mr. Butler.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Advisory Committee Contractor's meeting,
March 3, 2003: Councilmembers Mackenzie and Flores
gave brief updates on the following matters: Windsor
and Marin Municipal Water District as prime
contractors; infrastructure projects - Geysers
Project, Russian River /Aqueduct System, Kawana
Water Storage System; and Wohler Substation and
Emergency Generators Replacement.
2. Other, if any:
a. Open Space District Advisory Committee, March 3,
2003, meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie reported
that the committee will be forming the Matching
Grant Committee. He REQUESTED a progress report
from staff regarding the planning efforts for the
Community Fields conceptual plan.
b. Sonoma County Workforce Housing Linkage Fee
Working Group, March 6, 2003, meeting: Mayor
Vidak- Martinez reported on her views of the
following matters from the meeting: Model
ordinance looks like it can be derailed; Rohnert
Park needs to focus on increasing affordable
housing stock; Supports idea of adding a fee onto
the real estate transfer tax; Will attend the
next meeting on March 20th.
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7. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers.
1. The Rohnert Park City Center Technical Background
Report: Mayor Vidak- Martinez ANNOUNCED the Sonoma
State University Planning Workshop Class's
presentation entitled, "The Rohnert Park City Center
Technical Background Report; Presentation of the
RP City Center," on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, from
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Council chambers.
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he will be
attending the presentation, and Mayor Vidak- Martinez
REQUESTED that staff give Councilmembers more advance
notice of these types of presentations.
8. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
1. Library Update: Councilmember Flores explained why
the library cannot be transferred to the Sonoma
County Library System yet, and he REQUESTED a staff
update on the timetables for the transfer of the
furniture and the acceptance of the building.
2. United States Patriots Act: Councilmember Mackenzie
REQUESTED that Council agendize consideration of
drafting a resolution repealing the United States
Patriots Act. Councilmembers shared their
perspectives and staff responded to Council
questions. Councilmembers did not express a
consensus to agendize said matter, but Council
CONCURRED to direct staff to write an affirmation of
Council's /staff's commitment to uphold the
Constitution of the United States.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: [Out of order]
Mayor Vidak- Martinez 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 DEFERRAL of two Consent Calendar items
as follows: Regular Concurrent City Meetings minutes of
February 25, 2003, and Resolution No. 2003 -45 approving a
lease agreement with Sonoma County Library for City -owned
library building, per City Attorney Strauss'
recommendations.
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A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 20, 2003
STUDY SESSION - FEBRUARY 25, 2003
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,166,426.12
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$316,381.30
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
JANUARY 31, 2003, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2003 -40 PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003, AS "DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE OF HOLOCAUST VICTIMS"
2003 -41 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING A
USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SELF - STORAGE FACILITY;
AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 96
APARTMENT UNITS ON AN 8.41 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON
THE WESTERLY SIDE OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD AT
PROFESSIONAL CENTER DRIVE (APN 143- 021- 036)(GREG
LeDOUX)
2003 -42 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A JOBS
HOUSING BALANCE INCENTIVE APPLICATION TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2003 -43 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT, CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION
AGREEMENT WITH ROHNERT CROSSBROOK ASSOCIATES, LLC,
[SACKS] AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
( CROSSBROOK APARTMENTS)
2003 -44 RATIFYING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW DIGITAL
NETWORK COPIER /PRINTER /SCANNER FOR THE CITY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
2003 -46 REJECTING HELEN LAWRENCE LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE
CLAIM APPLICATION
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, with the exception of the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings minutes of February 25, 2003, and Resolution
No. 2003 -45, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined on
on the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at
approximately 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened the Council at
approximately 8:35 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
9. STUDY SESSION - DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE:
Planning Director Kaufman and Associate Planner Bendorff
continued the review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. Staff
covered Chapter 17.08 Special Provisions, Chapter 17.10
Development Standards, Chapter 17.12 Performance Standards,
and Chapter 17.14 Fence, Wall, and Landscape Standards.
Council inquired about the following matters: State Density
Bonus Law, hazardous waste and materials permits and
storage, home occupations - pharmaceutical representatives
and driveway vehicle repairs, recreational courts, Floor
Area Ratios (FAR's), gated communities, and water
conservation for general landscape standards.
Planning Director Kaufman INFORMED Council that Mr. Van
Logan has prepared several recommendations per the Floor
Area Ratios. At the SUGGESTION of Councilmember Flores,
staff noted that they would look into the misplacement of
a Do Not Enter sign by Costco.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward any members of the
public wishing to speak. No one responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Vidak- Martinez
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Katy Leonard Vicki Vidak- Martinez
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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