2001/09/25 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 25, 2001
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 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie called the regular session to order
at 7:21 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Spiro, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores;
and Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Councilmember Reilly
Mayor Mackenzie noted that Councilmember Reilly is
on a business trip to Ohio.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Associate Planner Bendorff, City Engineer
Gaffney, and Performing Arts Center Director Grice.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss Budget Matters.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:15 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
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1. City Manager Annual Evaluation: Postponed until
October 9 meeting for a full Council discussion.
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LITIGATION MATTERS:
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1. Starter vs. City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
2. South County Resources Preservation Committee vs.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
3. Empire Waste Management - Settlement Agreement:
Nothing to report; however, Mayor Mackenzie noted
for the record that the matter is not related to a
Settlement Agreement, but rather to some financial
matters dealing with a past contract the City had
with Empire Waste Management.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. Kisco Retirement Communities: To be discussed
during tonight's regular session as an agenda item.
3. City Parcel: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Regular Concurrent City
Meetings Minutes of September 11, 2001, were
APPROVED 3 -0 -1 -1 AS SUBMITTED with Councilmember Spiro
abstaining and Councilmember Reilly absent.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
*INFORMATIONAL NOTE: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
reported on the success of last weekend's Pennies for
Peace, a fundraiser for the people in New York affected
by the recent national events. She noted that the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
in conjunction with local PTA's will be holding another
Pennies for Peace fundraiser /open -house type of event on
Sunday, September 30, 2001, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the
Northern Station on Country Club Drive. Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez encouraged citizens to bring jars of
coins or checks, and she noted that hot dogs and drinks
will be available.
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4. YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS:
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: No Youth Leaders
were present.
*Youth Report /Comments, if any: None.
2. Other Youth Comments, if any: None.
Mayor Mackenzie noted that the Youth Leaders are currently
regrouping and deciding how to be represented at the
Council meetings. He expressed the Council's desire to
have the Youth representatives and their reports, and
he reminded the community that drop -in times at The Vision
Teen Center are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Travis Tabares:
Council recognized SSU representative Travis Tabares,
who DISTRIBUTED two recent copies of The Star as well
as a flier for the Victims of Terrorism Benefit Show
on September 29, 2001, at SSU.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: Mr. Tabares
shared brief comments on the following matters:
(1) Counseling services available for students,
faculty, and staff in light of the recent national
events; (2) Forums on terrorism at SSU starting on
October 1st; (3) Over 300 students gathered for a
candlelight vigil on Friday, September 14, 2001;
(4) Sports update for men's soccer and women's
volleyball and track and field; (5) Thanks to Mayor
Mackenzie for recent visit to SSU.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that Mr. Tabares look into
setting up a date for the Council to meet with the
SSU Associated Students Board of Directors.
6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that in compliance with State law,
The Brown Act, citizens 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. Jacob Morley, 6398 San Francisco Court, was
recognized and noted that his fraternity, Sigma
Alpha Epsilon, helps to put on a haunted house
every year to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. He
indicated that he has a budget of $500 for the
haunted house, and he REQUESTED COUNCIL
CLARIFICATION AND ASSISTANCE regarding a $500
building deposit for the Teen Center and portable
restrooms. City Manager Netter indicated that he
would look into the deposit as well as a possible
City contribution, and Mayor Mackenzie expressed
Council CONCURRENCE to DIRECT STAFF to return with a
formal response at the October 9, 2001, Council
meeting.
2. Terriann McGowan, 1040 San Francisco Way, was
recognized and thanked the Council for its
consideration of the skate park matter. She
DISTRIBUTED an article noting a 1185 increase in
skateboarding activities participation, and she
gave a brief update on past and upcoming fundraising
efforts, including two future concerts at The Vision
and a 12 -hour skateboarding competition. She then
REQUESTED that Council AGENDIZE consideration of a
$25,000 donation of City funds as seed money for the
temporary skate park. Finally, Ms. McGowan REQUESTED
a Council response this evening as to whether or not
property at the future Wellness Center will be used
temporarily for the skateboard park. Mayor Mackenzie
noted that that matter will be taken up later on this
during the agendized item for Kisco Wellness Center.
At this time, a Council discussion ensued over various
matters relating to consistency and clarification
regarding 501c -3's and fundraising at City facilities.
Vice Mayor Flores REQUESTED monthly updates from the
Skate Park Coalition as to fundraising progress. Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO AGENDIZE as a
formal item for Council discussion and direction the
following matters: Skateboard park location, use of City
funds, and various other matters related thereto.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Mackenzie 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 two Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution Nos. 2001 -197
and 2001 -199 per Vice Mayor Flores' recommendation.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,600,447.44
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$113,773.85
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -198 ACKNOWLEDGING AND PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 21 -27,
2001, AS "WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK"
2001 -200 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICE CONTRACT
2001 -201 REJECTING BID FOR JAPANESE GARDEN, PROJECT NO.
2000 -14
2001 -202 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LOUISE FITZSIMMONS (RE:
ALLEGED PERSONAL INJURIES FROM FALL ON UNEVEN
SIDEWALK)
2001 -203 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF NORAH SCHIBIG (RE:
ALLEGED TREE ROOTS IN SEWER LINE)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2001 -197 and 2001 -199, the Consent Calendar as
otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
Item for Consideration:
2001 -197 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH"
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At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Flores, Mayor Mackenzie
read the proclamation.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -197 was APPROVED
4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
Item for Consideration:
2001-199 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PREVENTION MONTH"
At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Flores, Mayor Mackenzie
read the proclamation.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -199 was APPROVED
4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
8. DAY OF REMEMBRANCE /AVENUE OF THE FLAGS:
1. Mayor's Suggestions: Mayor Mackenzie discussed setting
a day of remembrance with various local entities for the
people who lost their lives or were injured on
September 11, 2001, in Washington, D.C., and New York.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Vice Mayor Flores SUGGESTED
a brief ceremony on a Saturday at which time the
RPPSOA could announce their fundraising totals.
Councilmember Spiro SUGGESTED writing a resolution
honoring those who lost their lives and delivering
said resolution to Mayor Giuliani. Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to consult with the Department of
Public Safety and RPPSOA as well as other local
groups to arrange a remembrance /flag - raising ceremony;
furthermore, Council CONCURRED to have staff return
to the Council meeting on October 9, 2001, with the
specifics of the ceremony, including announcement of a
date.
9. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2001 -204 APPROVING INTERIM AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA FOR TRANSFER OF WASTEWATER ALLOCATION
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report as well as additional comments.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -204 was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
10. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AT -LARGE APPOINTMENTS FOR TWO -YEAR
TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2002:
1. Housing Financing Authority:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Samantha Skinner was
newly appointed as Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a
two -year term to expire December 31, 2002. Said
motion was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly
absent.
2. Sister Cities Relations Committee:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Faith Adam was newly
appointed as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a
two -year term to expire on December 31, 2002. Said
motion was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly
absent.
11. ROHNERT PARK WELLNESS CENTER (RPWC) /HEALTH CARE -
CONSIDERATION OF PHASED DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED BY
KISCO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES (KRC), ASSIGNMENT OF
GROUND LEASE TO KRC AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT:
1. Staff /Committee Report: City Manager Netter noted that
the two resolutions as listed below, regarding Kisco
Retirement Communities, are still in draft form as the
City Attorney continues to work with the applicant.
Furthermore, he noted that staff is seeking Council
general consensus on the program. Assistant City
Manager Donley shared the contents of the staff report,
and he indicated that tonight's discussions would
include the skateboard park matter in relation to the
Kisco plans as determined at last Friday's Special
Meeting for the Skateboard Park. Councilmember Spiro
and Vice Mayor Flores shared brief remarks as the
Subcommittee members. City Attorney Strauss added
brief comments on staff's suggested requirement that a
letter of credit or some other security be posted to
secure Kisco's obligation to develop Phase II within
ten years.
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2. Presentation by Kisco Retirement Communities
Representative(s): Mr. Tony Ferrero, Senior Vice
President of Kisco Retirement Communities, introduced
Kisco's Senior Vice President of Operations, Terry
Novac, and thanked City staff for all of their efforts
over the last several months. Mr. Ferrero then gave
a slide presentation outlining Kisco's background;
the types of communities they own and develop; and the
Rohnert Park project.
3. Council Discussion /Action: Mayor Mackenzie summed up
the discussions from the Special Meeting of Friday,
September 21, 2001, regarding the Council's desire to
get a temporary skate park in place on approximately
two - thirds of an acre of the Kisco site and in a manner
that would allow the phasing of the Kisco project to
proceed in a reasonable fashion following the economic
study regarding an independent living facility.
Mr. Ferrero noted concerns over the timing of the
skate park as well as a potential noise issue.
Furthermore, he expressed Kisco's desire to work
with the City on the skate park issue, and he
indicated that he would like to have further
discussions with staff regarding the letter of credit
and other matters related to the amendment. Finally,
Council CONCURRED (1) with the concept of phasing the
Kisco project; (2) with staff's direction for a letter
of credit or other form of security from Kisco; and (3)
with the decision to locate the temporary skate park
on the Wellness Center property and then to focus
immediately on the Community Fields project which would
include a large and permanent skate park facility.
Resolutions for Consideration:
2001- APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE ROHNERT PARK
WELLNESS CENTER, LLC, GROUND LEASE TO KISCO
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
and
2001- APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH KISCO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
FOR A HEALTH CARE CAMPUS
As noted above, resolutions are still in draft form as
City staff continues to work on them. No action taken.
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RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 8:46 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 8:55 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Reilly.
12. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. 2001 -043: Consideration of an appeal of a
residential parking exemption denied by the Planning
Commission for Cleophas Garcia to allow a reduction in
the size of the residence's garage to add a bathroom
in the garage at 1135 Copeland Creek Drive (A.P. No.
158 - 160 -030)
a. Staff Report: Associate Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the staff report provided to Council in
the agenda packets.
b. Public Hearing:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens desiring to speak on this matter. The Public
Hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m.
1. Lisa Quinn, 1149 Copeland Creek Drive, was recognized
and expressed concerns about safety, traffic, and
parking in light of the proposed bathroom addition in
the Garcia garage. She indicated that street parking
on Copeland Creek Drive is currently very limited, and
she questioned whether the bathroom would create the
need to park another car on the street. Furthermore,
she asked what guarantees were in place to prevent
people from living in the balance of the garage.
2. William F Schenback 20 Laurel Avenue, was recognized
and indicated that he was representing Mr. Garcia. He
concurred with the neighbors' concerns about limited
parking on Copeland Creek Drive, and he assured the
Council that the same vehicles being parked in the
Garcia garage would still be able to fit after the
bathroom is built. He noted that the Garcia family
is not interested in moving another person or family
into their home, and he stated that the reason for the
bathroom would be for the owners, who are landscapers,
to clean up before entering the house.
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Mayor Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Mayor Mackenzie called
Mr. Garcia forward at this time to respond to
Council inquiries. Through the translation of Vice
Mayor Flores, Mr. Garcia indicated that he could
assure the Council that after the construction of
the bathroom, he will still have room to park in the
garage the two vehicles that are currently being
parked in there.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to direct staff to
prepare a City Council resolution per the original staff
findings approving the appeal and reversing the Planning
Commission's approval of the residential parking
exemption, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Reilly
absent. Furthermore, at the SUGGESTION of Councilmember
Spiro, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to AGENDIZE
with a staff report the matter of garage conversions.
2. File No. 2001 -045: Avila Architects Application of a
General Plan Amendment, variance application, and site
plan and architectural review of a seven -unit live /work
development with 4,800 square feet of office space on
an approximately .65 acre site, located on the easterly
side of Country Club Drive, south of Golf Course Drive,
Rohnert Park, CA (A.P. No. 143 -311 -056)
a. Staff Report: INFORMATIONAL
b. Public Hearing: As previously noticed, the Public
Hearing has been CANCELLED due to recently revised
Housing Element which includes permitting
residential components in commercial areas with a
use permit.
City Manager Netter summarized the staff report, and he
noted that the Planning Commission approved the use
permit, site plan and architectural review, and one of the
variances for the project.
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13. DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF READER BOARD SIGN DESIGN:
1. Staff Report - Council review of design /Send to
Planning Commission for approval: Assistant City
Manager Donley gave a brief update on the reader board
sign matter, and he introduced representatives from
Paramount Sign Contractors and Ross /Luthin Creative
Design who gave a presentation on the proposed sign
design and location.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Performing Arts Center
Director Grice came forward and responded to Council
questions. Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion
was made to approve the design and bid package
as submitted by Ross /Luthin Creative Designs, subject
to the Planning Commission's review and approval,
and with a friendly amendment from Councilmember
Spiro and accepted by the maker of the motion and the
second, to seek bids for two sign sizes, 9.5' by 11'
and 11' by 131. Said motion was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Reilly absent. Furthermore, Council
CONCURRED to seek ideas from Paramount and Ross /Luthin
as far as how to handle possible graffiti to the sign
structure.
14. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
September 10, 2001, meeting results: Mayor Mackenzie
shared the contents of the staff report, and he noted
that the Environmental Impact Review process is
underway for the Wilfred Avenue Interchange and
Undercrossing, with construction expected to begin in
2004.
2. Transit Site /Stop - Staff Reports:
*Location Review
*Funding Application Review
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
Councilmember Spiro LEFT the Council meeting at
approximately 9:43 p.m. due to illness.
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At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Flores, Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to consider both the Civic
Center Site and the Northern end on the west side as
proposed rail transit station sites for Rohnert Park.
3. Expressway Landscaping /Trees in the Interchange - Staff
Report: City Manager Netter reviewed the letters and
staff report provided in the agenda packets.
4. Other, if any: None.
15. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Annual Status Report on General Plan Implementation:
Council commended staff for the thorough annual status
report provided to them in the agenda packets.
2. Consideration of Draft City County Agreement for City
of Rohnert Park Sphere -of- Influence Expansion:
a. Staff /Council Subcommittee Report: City Attorney
Strauss reviewed the contents of the staff report.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens who submitted speaker cards for this matter.
1. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, was
recognized and asked that the Council not adopt the
resolution before them regarding the City's
Sphere -of- Influence expansion.. He noted that his
opposition to the adoption of the resolution is
based on an existing lawsuit in the matter, which is
based on C.E.Q.A. issues and the lack of proper
identification of appropriate mitigation measures
in question. Furthermore, he confirmed Council
receipt of a letter from his attorney to the Sonoma
County Board of Supervisors, and he again asked the
Council to reject the resolution until the above -
mentioned issues are properly addressed in a court
decision.
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2. Rick Savel, P.O. Box 227, Penn rq ove, was recognized and
thanked City staff for their work on this
Sphere -of- Influence expansion issue. He shared
information about the TR -21 Plan, and he reminded the
Council that a modeling analysis was done in
conjunction with the City's General Plan, at which time
bypass mitigation was reviewed. He emphasized that
the three mitigation alternatives looked at would not
be enough combined to mitigate the traffic - related
problems per TR -21.
b. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers shared
their perspectives and responded to speaker
comments.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -205 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA FOR COMMUNITY SEPARATOR MITIGATION
RELATING TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SPHERE -OF- INFLUENCE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -205 was APPROVED
3 -0 -2 with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent.
3. Other, if any: None.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to extend the
meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda
items was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 at approximately 10:00 p.m.
with Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly absent.
16. CANON MANOR MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH
SONOMA COUNTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC WASTEWATER SERVICE TO
THE CANON MANOR WEST AREA:
At the request of the County of Sonoma, this item is to be
RESCHEDULED and DEFERRED to the October 9, 2001, City
Council meeting.
*Staff Report - INFORMATIONAL: Mayor Mackenzie noted that
the Canon Manor Subcommittee will meet tomorrow with
staff and Supervisor Kerns. City Manager Netter shared
comments on the 9/18 ballot results, which were 62.8%
in favor of forming the Canon Manor Assessment District.
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17. BACK -UP ALARM ORDINANCE REVIEW - RESPONDING TO AL
BARR "S PROPOSAL:
1. City Attorney Report: City Attorney Strauss reviewed
the contents of the staff report.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward a citizen
who submitted a speaker card for this matter.
1. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
reviewed the history of his draft and redrafted back -up
alarm ordinance. He emphasized that in discussions
with Cal O.S.H.A.'s deputy counsel, nothing in the
draft ordinance appeared to be in conflict with
State law; however, he pointed out areas in City
Attorney Strauss' September 20th memo where partial
paraphrasing of the draft ordinance could have led to
misinterpretation by the City as far as conflict with
State law. He clarified the wordage and intent of the
draft ordinance, and he asked for further clarification
from City Attorney Strauss. Finally, he discussed .
effective safety variances, and he indicated that he
would be preparing a packet for Council review of the
application for the variance.
2. Council Discussion /Direction: City Attorney Strauss
responded to Mr. Barr, and Councilmembers shared their
perspectives on the matter. Council CONCURRED to
DIRECT STAFF to discuss the proposed back -up alarm
ordinance with Cal O.S.H.A. counsel and staff and to
report back on the issue.
18. BUDGET MATTERS - RESULTS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001,
BUDGET WORK SESSION:
*Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Mayor Mackenzie
noted the following staff directions from the Budget
Work Session: (1) To report back at the second Council
meeting in October as to the status of the balance of
the expenditures and revenues for the fiscal year; (2)
To report back on staffing issues within the City,
particularly the Department of Public Safety; and (3)
To report back at a suitable time on matters dealing
with long -term economic development. Furthermore,
Council commended staff for the thorough presentation.
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19. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, September 13,
2001, meeting: Vice Mayor Flores shared brief comments
on the ongoing matter of sustaining our community in
partnership with the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG). He noted that ABAG is sponsoring
regional workshops on livable communities.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that Planning and Community
Development Director Kaufman, who attended the Sonoma
County workshop for ABAG /S.M.A.R.T. on Saturday,
September 22, 2001, write a brief assessment of that
workshop for Council information.
2. Economic Development Plan Committee, September 13,
2001, meeting: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported
on the Committee's continuing work in planning
informational interviews with the business community
and other segments of the community as well. She
noted that the Committee's intent is to gather and
review information and then report back to the Council
with recommendations regarding economic development.
3. Other, if any: None.
20. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
21. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS,
IF ANY:
No matters from /for Council were raised at this time.
22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Audio Crosswalk Signals: City Manager Netter
shared the contents of the staff report provided to
Council in the agenda packets.
2. Other informational items, if any: City Manager Netter
DISTRIBUTED informational brochures regarding the
Water and Sewer Rates in conjunction with the
marketing campaign.
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23. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any
citizens wishing to speak. No citizens responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 10:37 p.m.
Katy Leonard, Ja e Mackenzie,
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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