2003/05/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
May 27, 2003
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council and the Community Development Commission
met this date in Regular Session for a regular meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Mackenzie, Spradlin, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Nordin; and
Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the Work Session: City
Manager Leivo, Finance Director Lipitz, and Director Public
Safety Bullard.
1. WORK SESSION - 2003 -04 BUDGET:
1. Status Reports /Staff Presentations by City Manager
Leivo and Finance Director Lipitz: Staff gave oral
reports on the following topics. Council questions
and comments included the following:
Retiree Medical Reserve: Number of City retirees
currently; need for an $800,000 yearly deposit to
keep the reserve up.
General Fund Reserve: Schedule for library sale;
Possibility of library not selling; What is a normal
reserve for Rohnert Park ?; What happens if Rohnert
Park depletes its General Fund Reserve?
Capital Replacement Reserve: Possibility of Public
Works taking over certain janitorial services /need
to buy equipment; Obligation to pay for CAD -RMS
(Computer -Aided Dispatch- Records Management System).
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Infrastructure Reserve: What about CDBG funds ?;
Undergrounding of utilities; Keep an eye on
critical areas - overlay and slurry seals for
streets, Scout Hut in A Park.
City Hall Certificates of Participation: Possibility
of redesigning City Hall to be a mixed -use building;
Timeline for Economic Development Strategy work by
consultant; Need to seek advice from City Attorney
and bond counsel re mixed -use City Hall issues; Can
recreation revenues generate sufficient return on
investment if bond monies used for recreational
facilities?
Public Safety Overtime: DISTRIBUTION AND REVIEW of
staff report re "Examination of Overhiring;
Authorized Strength vs. Overtime Costs" by Director
Public Safety Bullard. Will hiring more staff give
a realistic picture ?; How many additional officers
are needed ?; Status of recruitment efforts.
City Manager Leivo reviewed fiscal figures for City -owned
surplus properties for the 2003 -04 budget.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Councilmembers
shared their perspectives, including the following:
Councilmember Mackenzie:
Proceeds from sale of surplus properties should go into
the reserves.
Need to proceed with the budget in the context of the
Economic Development Strategy.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
Get General Fund Reserve back to $2.6 million; pay off
CAT -RMS.
Put money into Infrastructure and Capital Replacement
reserves; take care of City's aging facilities.
Replace Public Safety overtime with paid staff.
Review return -on- investment opportunities for
Certificates of Participation.
Mayor Flores:
Replenish Retiree Medical Reserve.
Direct City Manager to review critical infrastructure
needs of City, particularly A Park Scout Hut and
beam at Community Center.
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez ADJOURNED the Regular Session to
Closed Session at 7:15 p.m. to consider matters listed
on the agenda, representing an update.
REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Vidak - Martinez ADJOURNED Closed Session at
approximately 8:00 p.m., and the Councilmembers
RECONVENED for Regular Session at approximately
8:05 p.m.
Additional staff present for all or part of the Regular
Session: Public Works Manager Stephens, Associate Planner
Bendorff, and Fire Inspector Vincent.
2. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported that no action would be taken this
evening regarding any Closed Session matters as listed on
the agenda.
3. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -117 HONORING MICHAEL GRICE AS HONORARY CITIZEN OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Nordin, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
Resolution 2003 -117 was ADOPTED. Mayor Flores read and
presented said resolution to Mr. Grice.
4. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation expressing appreciation to Michael
Grice: Council presented Mr. Grice with a poster,
two lifetime passes to Spreckels Performing Arts
Center, and two lifetime memberships to the 511 Club.
Mr. Grice expressed his gratitude to the Council for
their support of the arts over the years, and he
discussed his plans for the future. Councilmembers
thanked Mr. Grice for his professionalism, his
technical and artistic expertise, and his dedication
to the PAC during his many years of service to the
City.
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2. Presentation expressing appreciation for contribution
to the Animal Shelter: Mickey Zeldes, Rohnert Park
Animal Shelter Supervisor, came forward and expressed
gratitude for a contribution totalling $210,117.73
..Lrom the Estate of Florence I. Brannon. Ms. Zeldes
discussed the Animal Shelter's plans for a separate
cat isolation area, reflooring, exterior painting,
screening in the dog room, finishing open walls,
shade in the dogs' play yard, an intercom system, and
another 1000 -hour employee. Mayor Flores DIRECTED
STAFF to summarize Ms. Zeldes' recommendations and
present them for Council consideration.
3. Special Announcement by Mayor Flores: Mayor Flores
ANNOUNCED that Vice Mayor Nordin's son, Adam, a 2003
graduate of Rancho Cotate High School, has been
accepted into the United States Military Academy at
West Point. Council commended Adam on his
achievement, and Adam came forward and thanked his
family and the community. Vice Mayor Nordin
expressed congratulations to the entire graduating
class of Rancho Cotate High School.
4. Fred Brokaw representing the Education Foundation of
.Cotati /Rohnert Park, requesting City Council to
extend closing date of the Rohnert Park Stadium to
include their annual event, "Spice Up the Night Chili
Cook- Off," scheduled this year on October 11th:
Mr. Brokaw requested an extension of the closing date
through October 12th, rather than September 30th, and
he discussed how the Chili Cook -Off has grown into a
community event over the past five years. He also
talked about efforts to find a new location for the
event.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT City Manager Leivo to consult
with Redwood Equities per the request and to report
back to Mr. Brokaw with a response.
5. Presentation by representative of Folsom Investment
Group regarding expressed interest in purchase of
Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park, APN 143- 391 -032: City
Manager Leivo reported that staff received a call
this afternoon indicating that Folsom Investment
Group is withdrawing their proposal.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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. Bob Fleak, 157 Parque Recrero, GSMOL Associate Regional
Manager - North Bay Area, was recognized and asked
Council to keep in mind that the sale of Rancho Feliz
Mobilehome Park to anyone other than the nonprofit
Millennium Housing will not protect affordable housing.
He noted that the City would otherwise have to defend
Ordinance 494 against the bottom -line profiteering of
private industry.
2. Becky Rishe, 8739 Laurelwood, President -Elect of the
Rotary Club of. Rohnert Park and Cotati, was recognized
and requested that Council act now to restrict the
issuance of permits for the sale of fireworks within
Rohnert Park to organizations and clubs that benefit
the youth in Rohnert Park. She discussed the Rotary
Club's service and vocational budgets and the revenues
that a Fireworks Ordinance would generate for local
clubs /organizations. Ms. Rishe emphasized the need for
the Council to act quickly since permitting has already
begun for next year's sales. At the suggestion of
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED to
DIRECT STAFF to draft a Fireworks Ordinance for Council
consideration within the next month.
3. Eric Greenband, San Gabriel Place, was recognized and
requested that Council act immediately to address the
problems in Sunrise Park, particularly after the
shooting death of a young man this weekend.
Mr. Greenband outlined the growing safety issues and
gang problems within the park over the years, and he
recommended removal of the basketball hoops and making
Sunrise Park a residents -only, alcohol -free park.
Councilmembers shared their opinions on this matter.
4. Katie Klee, 1098 San Francisco Way, was recognized and
expressed her concerns with the ongoing gang activities
at Sunrise Park. She shared the following suggestions
after canvassing the neighborhood: Take down the hoops
and suspend basketball for a while; trim and clear the
bushes around the courts; make it an alcohol -free park;
allow only residents to reserve picnic and field areas;
and address the speeding and littering. She urged the
Council to act now to make Sunrise Park a residential,
community park once again.
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Councilmember Vidak- Martinez LEFT the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
due to an early flight schedule tomorrow morning.
5. Bob Blick, 426 Floral Way, was recognized and expressed
his opposition to the proposed changes in the sewer rate
structure. He noted, after tracking his water use, that
such a change in the sewer rate structure is inaccurate
and unfairly targets residential customers, especially
those with lawns and gardens.
6. Kevin Hughes, 6195 Gabriel Place, was recognized and
thanked Council and City staff for already taking steps
to address the serious problems at Sunrise Park. He
also noted how outraged he was over the recent shooting
tragedy at said park.
EMERGENCY ITEM:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, a motion to declare consideration of
of formation of a Park Safety Subcommittee to address
the urgent safety issues of Sunrise Park and other City
parks an emergency item was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, a motion (1) to form a Park Safety Subcommittee
consisting of Vice Mayor Nordin and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, (2) to direct said subcommittee to
schedule a meeting this week with citizens and staff to
address the urgent safety issues related to Sunrise Park,
and (3) to further direct said subcommittee to return to
the first Council meeting in June with recommendations,
along with a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Councilmember Mackenzie,
accepted by the maker of the motion, to authorize the City
Manager to take any steps he deems necessary within the
next 48 hours per public safety and health in Sunrise Park
and other City parks, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez absent. Mayor Flores DIRECTED Vice Mayor
Nordin to notify interested members of the public as to
when this week's meeting with staff and residents will be
held.
Vice Mayor Nordin LEFT the chambers at 9:24 p.m.
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7. Bonnie Black, 1065 Hawthorne, was recognized and
recommended increased dialog between City Council and
the Parks and Recreation Commission in terms of
addressing the increasing evidence of crime in the
City's parks. She expressed concern over the lack
of communication between Council and the Commission,
and she noted that the Park and Rec commissioners are
very knowledgeable about the parks' programs and needs.
Furthermore, she expressed a desire to see outgoing
Recreation Director Barry and Public Works Manager
Stephens honored for their years of effort and
dedication to the City. Councilmember Mackenzie
suggested that Sunrise Park be added to the scheduled
stops on the Park and Recreation Commission's Annual
Park Tour this Saturday.
Vice Mayor Nordin RETURNED to the chambers at 9:27 p.m.
8. Mark Galipeau, 272 Adele Drive, was recognized and
thanked staff and Council for taking action to remove
the ivy from the fence that separates A Pool from the
park. As a teacher at John Reed School, he also noted
that he would like to see alcohol banned and permits
required for special events in the City's parks.
6. STUDENT REPORTS:
1. High School - Youth Leadership of Rohnert Park: Saba
Sahouria gave a brief update on the following matters:
(1) Leadership training of the Youth Leadership of
Rohnert Park and activities of the Environmental
Protection Coalition; (2) Plans for the 24 -Hour Relay
on May 31 -June 1; (3) Upcoming Senior Week and Rancho
Cotate graduation, June 13; and (4) Awards Night at
Spreckels tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Council thanked Saba
for his efforts as a youth leader and his articles in
The Community Voice, and they wished him well at
U.C. Berkeley.
2. SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc.: No representative present. Mayor Flores
stated that he will address SSU's attendance at the
meeting's for this fall.
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7. FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARDS:
1. Accepting "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting" Award from the Government
Finance Officers Association for City's Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 2002 (21st consecutive year) - Sandra M.
Lipitz, Finance Director:
and
2. Recognition of the Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement to Sandra M. Lipitz, Finance Director:
Mayor Flores presented Finance Director Lipitz with
the award, and Council commended her for her efforts.
The Mayor noted that Accountant /Auditor George
Raymond will also be receiving a financial reporting
achievement award.
8. SEWAGE SYSTEM REGULATIONS AND WATER SYSTEM PROPOSED
FEES - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FEE INCREASES:
1. Staff Report: Finance Director Lipitz DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED the staff report via a slide show
presentation.
2. Public Hearing: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 9:47 p.m.
City Manager Leivo included in the Public Hearing letters
from Bob Blick, Leland Colb, and John Hudson.
Mayor Flores included and read a letter from Ruth
Greenstein, a widow who uses little water and objects to
subsidizing the water and sewer use of large families.
The Mayor noted that he would distribute copies of
Ms. Greenstein's letter to the Council.
1. Len Carlson, Rancho Grande, was recognized and expressed
his concerns with the master metering of mobilehome
parks. He said the master meter system gives residents
little incentive to conserve water while paying for the
park owner's usage as well, in terms of the Laundromat,
swimming pool, and clubhouse. Mayor Flores DIRECTED
STAFF to look into Mr. Carlson's concerns per the master
meters.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:51 p.m.
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3. Council Discussion /Action:
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 697 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 13 TO
INCREASE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES (SEWER USE
ORDINANCE)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember
Vidak - Martinez absent, reading was waived and Ordinance
No. 697 was INTRODUCED.
Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -118 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -153 AND ADOPTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS REGULATING THE SALE OF
WATER IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO INCREASE
WATER RATES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived
and Resolution 2003 -118 was ADOPTED.
9. UNIFORM FIRE CODES - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 15.28 - 1003.2.1, FIRE SPRINKLERS TO CHANGE
TRIGGER AMOUNT FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE ON RESIDENTIAL
ADDITIONS FROM 25% TO 50% BEFORE THE SPRINKLER
RETROFIT REQUIREMENT APPLIES:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared brief
comments.
2. Public Hearing: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 9:55 p.m. There being no member of the
public interested in commenting, the Mayor CLOSED
the Public Hearing at 9:55 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
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Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 696 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE,
CHAPTER 15.28 SECTIONS 15.28- 1003.2.1 OF THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE FOR FIRE SPRINKLERS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez absent, reading was waived and Ordinance 696 was
ADOPTED.
10. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER - FILE NO. PL2001 -013ZO -
CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE AND
DRAFT ZONING MAP:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared brief
comments, and Associate Planner Bendorff responded
to Council questions.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 695 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPLACING
TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) WITH THE REVISED
TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) AND RELATED ZONING MAP
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez absent, reading was waived and Ordinance 695 was
ADOPTED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to report back to Council
after the Planning Commission has extensively reviewed
the issue of recreational vehicles and related
restrictions.
11. ANNUAL STATUS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN:
1. Presentation by Ron Bendorff, Associate Planner:
Associate Planner Bendorff gave a brief staff
report.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmember Mackenzie
requested that staff report back to Council on
certain issues, particularly Canon Manor.
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Motion to receive and file:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Vice Mayor Nordin, a motion to receive and file the
Annual Status Report on the General Plan was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
absent.
12. ANNUAL POLICY REVIEW OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:
1. Presentation by Ron Bendorff, Associate Planner:
Associate Planner Bendorff gave a brief staff
report, and staff responded to Council questions.
2. Council Discussion /Action:
Motion to receive and file:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to receive and file the
Annual Policy Review of the Growth Management Program was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
absent.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Issues Subcommittee, May 20, 2003, meeting:
Mayor Flores gave updates on Section 7 consultation,
Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Study, recent bond
activities, Russian River Watershed Association,
and commercial water meters.
2. Water Advisory Committee Negotiation, May 19, 2003,
meeting: City Manager Leivo gave a brief report
on disputes with the Marin Municipal Water District
and its commitment to preserve the Koho salmon
population.
3. SSU Students - Rohnert Park City Center Project,
May 21, 2003, meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie
shared brief comments on the presentation by the
SSU students, and he recommended that the Economic
Development Strategy consultant get a copy of the
project. City Manager Leivo shared additional
comments and noted that a copy of the project is
available at City Hall.
4. Other, if any:
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were
discussed.
15. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Park and Recreation Annual Park Tour, Saturday,
May 31, 2003, 9:00 a.m., Community Center, 5401
Snyder Lane: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
2. Other informational items, if any: Vice Mayor
Nordin reminded Council of the 24 -Hour Relay on
Mav 31st to June 1st.
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Reorganization of Public Works Department:
and
2. Reorganization of Recreation Department: City
Manager Leivo gave an oral report on the
reorganization of the two City departments.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Mackenzie stated that
it would be unwise and extreme for the City to let go
of the Public Works Director and /or the Recreation
Director and to essentially still have a scheme with
managers and supervisors. He said that while he
acknowledges it is the City Manager's responsibility
to consider such matters, he still feels that the City
should have been looking at line items of the budget
first and then making determinations and recommendations
in terms of letting go of senior management officials
in the City of Rohnert Park.
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17. 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. Mayor
Flores signified removal of one item: Resolution
2003 -130 per Councilmember Mackenzie's recommendation.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
STUDY SESSION - MAY 13, 2003
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - MAY 13, 2003
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B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,067,279.33
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$46,377.66
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -120 RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2003, AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY"
AND RECOGNIZING JUNE 8 -14, 2003, AS "NATIONAL
FLAG WEEK"
2003 -121 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A CONTRACT FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES AND CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING FOR CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
2003 -122 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ASSISTANT
CIVIL ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
FREEWAY MESSAGE CENTER UTILITIES, PROJECT
NO. 2001 -04
2003 -123 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ASSISTANT
CIVIL ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
LIBRARY TELEPHONE AND DATA CABLING, PROJECT
NO. 1999 -04
2003 -124 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ASSISTANT
CIVIL ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
GOLF COURSE WATERLINE, PROJECT NO. 2002 -05
2003 -125 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT
DEED TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC (FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON EAST COTATI AVENUE ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE INTERSECTION WITH LANCASTER DRIVE, AKA
TOWER APARTMENTS PARKING AREA)
2003 -126 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
ARCADIA MARKETING SERVICES FOR WASTE REDUCTION
EDUCATION COORDINATION AND MARKETING SERVICES
2003 -127 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
C2 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES FOR WASTE REDUCTION
EDUCATION CONSULTING SERVICES
2003 -128 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -26 APPROVING AN
INTER -FUND LOAN REPAYMENT PLAN BETWEEN THE CITY'S
GENERAL FUND AND THE ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE
ELECTRONIC FREEWAY MESSAGE SIGN PROJECT COST
2003 -129 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
HECTOR CORREA FOR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SERVICES
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2003 -131 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF BALTASAR PORTILLO (RE
ALLEGED INJURIES FROM FALL AT SSU)
E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -04 TERMINATING THE PLEDGE AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
AGREEMENT AND TERMINATING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Resolution 2003 -130, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent.
Item for Consideration:
2003 -130 AUTHORIZING POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY
RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEER AND
SENIOR PLANNER
Councilmember Mackenzie expressed his opposition to
several staffing decisions and to the manner in which
managers were singled out for elimination.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez absent, reading was waived and Resolution
2003 -130 was ADOPTED.
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18. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Flores called forward any members of the public
wishing to speak.
1. Bob Blick, 426 Floral Way, was recognized and thanked
Council and staff for incorporating his ideas about
winter -based sewer rates into the sewer fees. He
also indicated that this was the first Council
meeting he had ever attended, and it gave him an
appreciation for local government.
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There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED
the meeting at approximately 10:35 p.m.
Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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