2001/10/23 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
October 23, 2001
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
7:45 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 8:03 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Reilly, Spiro, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores; and
Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: ( 0 ) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Public Works
Manager Stephens, Finance Director Lipitz, Recreation
Director Barry, and City Engineer Gaffney.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss the following Budget Matters:
Year -to -Date Budget Review to September 30, 2001; Fire
Assessment District; Capital Improvements Program; and
Broker for Library Facility. Councilmembers and staff
reviewed revenue and expenditure reports, various sales
tax documents, as well as the Draft Five -Year Capital
Improvement Budget.
During the meeting, Council CONCURRED to allow Lynne
Morrow, 26 Meridian Circle, to come forward and share
comments about her educational /artistic background and
her interest in an appointment to the Cultural Arts
Commission. Ms. Morrow discussed her extensive
background and her interest in cultural activities.
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Furthermore, Council CONCURRED on several matters as
follows: (1) To AGENDIZE the matter of the Fire
Assessment District with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to present
several options to consider; (2) To move ahead with a
broker for the existing Library facility, soon to be
replaced by the new Library on City Hall Drive; (3) To
AGENDIZE the Capital Improvements Program for the second
Council agenda in November, with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF
to add project start /finish dates and status of funding
to CIP Prioritization Recommendations; and (4) To have
monthly budget reports with favorable /unfavorable
notations and to have quarterly reviews of the City's
budget.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 7:20 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
PERSONNEL MATTER:
1. City Manager Evaluation: Postponed until next
Council meeting on November 13, 2001.
LITIGATION MATTER:
1. G.C.54956.9(b)(1), One case: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. City -owned lands: Nothing to report.
3. City parcel off East Cotati Avenue: Nothing to
report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR REGULAR
CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - OCTOBER 9, 2001 - INCLUDING
WATER ISSUES WORK SESSION AND CITY STAFFING WORK
SESSION:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, the Regular Concurrent City Meetings
Minutes of October 9, 2001, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS
AMENDED:
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* Councilmember Reilly: Page 9, second to last paragraph,
add the word "expressed" after " Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez."
* Councilmember Reilly: Page 11, under "Council
Discussion /Action," add the following language: "which
included confirming that this parcel previously had
some unapproved construction and the corrective action
required and recommended by City staff at this time
would bring it into compliance."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: (1) REQUESTED to add
the following reports to the agenda: COYF, Sonoma County
Vision, and Economic Development Subcommittee; (2)
ANNOUNCED the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights
kick -off event for citizens, hate -free campaign on
November 14, 2001, 7 -8 p.m., tentatively at the
Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park; (3) ANNOUNCED the City
programs and Department of Public Safety staff members
who received Sonoma County Office of Education Redwood
awards for groups /programs related to Drug and Alcohol
Abuse Prevention, including Youth and Family Services,
school partnerships, the DARE program, DUI programs,
Every 15 Minutes, and the Shoulder Tap program.
* Councilmember Reilly: At the suggestion of Councilmember
Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to AGENDIZE
a report from the Planning Commission to clarify the
reasons for granting one -year renewals for the Site Plans
for Next Level Communications and eSuites.
* Councilmember Spiro: (1) REQUESTED to report on Economic
Development Subcommittee meeting; (2) Noted that a
representative from Wraps & Rolls REQUESTED that City
staff call him regarding a significant traffic problem;
(3) Noted her conversation with Assemblymember Joe
Nation and indicated that after a meeting this Thursday,
Mr. Nation would be coming back to the Council and
reporting on any security matters relevant to California
communities. Mayor Mackenzie noted that Mr. Nation,
previously scheduled to speak tonight to the Council,
would be rescheduled to appear before the City Council
at a later date.
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*Vice Mayor Flores: REQUESTED to report, should time
allow, under "Matters from /for Council" on the Library
Mural Subcommittee meeting held today.
*Mayor Mackenzie: REQUESTED to report under "Matters
from /for Council" on subject of relationships with AT &T
Broadband Services in the City.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL, YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS:
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: None present.
*Youth. Report /Comments, if any: None.
2. Other Youth Comments, if any: Mayor Mackenzie called
forward any youths interested in sharing comments. No
one responded.
Mayor Mackenzie encouraged Councilmembers to respond to
the fax received from the Youth Leadership program,
requesting that the youth leaders shadow the
Councilmembers and /or participate in committee
activities.
FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Mackenzie reiterated the Council's
interest in having Youth Representatives from the Youth
Leadership program meet with the City Council from time
to time.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Travis Tabares:
ASI Representative Tabares was recognized and noted
that he DISTRIBUTED copies of The Star and NewsBytes,
the SSU weekly, to the Council.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: ASI Representative
Tabares reported on several events /issues, with
highlights including the following:
(1) Upcoming vote on new SSU mascot;
(2) DISTRIBUTION of flier for The Intercultural
Center - Circle of Drums upcoming event;
(3) Fifth Halloween Bash, Thursday, October 25;
(4) Sports update - some men's and women's soccer
games left, women's volleyball doing well;
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(5) California Faculty Association Teach -in held
today to protest administrative policies
regarding overuse of lecturers and "freeway
educators" to address the growing student
population;
(6) Lobby Corps, an SSU -ASI organization teaching
students how to lobby for their school, will
be attending Joe Nation's Pancake Breakfast on
Saturday, November 3rd, at Rancho Cotate High
School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: Mayor Mackenzie
thanked ASI representative Tabares for the copies of
The Star and Newsbytes, and he REQUESTED that
Mr. Tabares regularly distribute both publications
to the City Council at the Council meetings.
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. No citizens responded.
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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 three Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -219
per Councilmember Reilly's recommendation; Resolution
No. 2001 -223 per Vice Mayor Flores' recommendation; and
Resolution No. 2001 -224 per Mayor Mackenzie's
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
$1,365,138.19
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$66,204.47
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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ACCEPTING CASH %INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END, JULY 31,
2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -220 PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 15, 2001, AS "AMERICA
RECYCLES DAY"
2001 -221 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT IN THE TODDLER AREA AT ALICIA PARK
2001 -222 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
URBAN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTERS,
MUSEUMS, AND FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION
OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (URCC) GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF
2000 (TO RENOVATE INTERIOR SEGMENTS OF THE
ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER)
2001 -225 APPROVAL OF CALIFORNIA URBAN WATER CONSERVATION
COUNCIL (CUWCC) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
2001 -226 APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CODDING
ENTERPRISES FOR SALE /LAND SWAP OF CITY
PROPERTY - LANDS AROUND THE STADIUM
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 673 REZONING ONE (1) PARCEL TOTALING 1.27 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF COMMERCE
BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF AVRAM AVENUE (6920
COMMERCE BOULEVARD) AND MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 143- 380 -020 FROM
PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DISTRICT
(P- A:P -D) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(R -M: 1500:PD)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmembcr Spiro, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2001 -219, 2001 -223, and 2001 -224, the Consent
Calendar as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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Item for Consideration:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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2001 -219 DECLARING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2001, AS
"VETERANS' DAY"
Councilmember Reilly expressed concerns over the
language in the resolution, specifically the word
"declaring."
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -219 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS for STAFF to
change the term "declaring" to "recognizing" November 11,
2001, as Veterans' Day.
Item for Consideration:
2001 -223 APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT LIST AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE PREPARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
Vice Mayor Flores expressed concerns over not providing
the option for individuals to select other qualified
environmental assessment firms to prepare their
environmental documents. Councilmembers voiced further
concerns regarding additional staff time, possible delays
in the General Plan process, the brevity of the list,
costs to the City, and retention of the contract with the
environmental firm by the City. Staff responded to
Council inquiries, and staff noted that the intention
of the rotational list of prequalified environmental
consultants was to save time and expedite the projects.
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez to vote
against passage of Resolution No. 2001 -223. Said motion
DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Flores to adopt Resolution
No. 2001 -223 with an amendment that would allow the
applicants the option to select their own qualified
environmental firm to complete the required environmental
documents for the Specific Plan for their projects. Vice
Mayor Flores responded to Council questions, and said
motion DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
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A MOTION was made by Councilmember Reilly to adopt
Resolution No. 2001 -223 with an amendment that would
allow staff to expand the list of prequalified
environmental consultants should other qualified
applicants apply. Councilmember Spiro seconded the
motion, and after staff's responses to her questions,
she withdrew her second. Said motion DIED FOR LACK OF
A SECOND.
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE
TO DEFER Resolution No. 2001 -223 and to AGENDIZE it for
a full Council discussion, including a report from
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman,
at the Council meeting on November 13, 2001.
Item for Consideration:
2001 -224 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF
EASEMENT DEED TO MICHAEL KARAKOZOFF, 789 EAST
COTATI AVENUE
Mayor Mackenzie referred to City Manager Netter and City
Engineer Gaffney, who shared the contents of the staff
report. Councilmember Reilly expressed his concerns
regarding children who play in the area near the proposed
parking /access area, and he discussed alternative ideas
and SUBMITTED to the City Manager a rough drawing of his
proposal for the location of an access road to the parking
area.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -224 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to add an
accompanying record to the resolution of Councilmember
Reilly's suggestions for consideration by Mr. Karakozoff
and the Cotati City Council.
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8.. SURPLUS CITY PARCELS - CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF SIX
SURPLUS CITY PARCELS (OLD WELL SITES) A.P. NOS. 046-
145 -035, 047 - 145 -035, 160 -40 -025, 160 -40 -054,
143-64 -01, 143 -64 -023:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report, and he clarified that
two specific parcels shall be isolated from the bid
process. He discussed the status of the bid process
and the Council's options, and he asked Council to
consider criteria in marketing the sites.
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2. Council Discussion /Action: City Attorney Strauss
responded to Council questions.
Councilmember Spiro made a MOTION to defer the matter to
allow more time for staff to talk to the broker about
certain conditions of the contract, and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez seconded said motion. After further
Council discussion and clarification from City Attorney
Strauss that the Council can add conditions to the
contract at this time, the motion FAILED by a vote of
1 -4 with Councilmembers Reilly and Vidak- Martinez, Vice
Mayor Flores, and Mayor Mackenzie dissenting.
Resolution for Consideration:
2001 -227 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS
CITY PARCELS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Mayor
Mackenzie, Resolution 2001 -227 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF as follows:
(1) Clarification to the chose broker, Rogers Realty,
of the specific City parcels for sale;
(2) Acceptance of the offer from the broker, Rogers
Realty, to broker the deal for one dollar ($1)
per lot; and
(3) Notification to the broker, Rogers Realty, that the
procedure for marketing the lots, the selection of
the buyer, and the minimum price will be key points
for the Council, with strong emphasis on Council's
decision that a process shall be followed to allow
the greatest number of people to have the
opportunity to purchase the property.
9. T'S ACADEMY - CONSIDERATION OF REVEREND SAM THARPE'S
REQUEST FOR PORTABLE BUILDINGS ON PROPOSED SITE FOR T'S
ACADEMY, OR OTHER OPTIONS:
Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter gave a
brief overview of the matter, and he referenced a map on
the wall and discussed the 1000 -foot radius circle around
the future Costco gas station site. He noted Bay Area
Quality Control laws relating to the siting of schools
near gas stations, and, despite the lack of available
sites at the moment, he identified one area where a school
could be sited after the gas station construction.
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one -year extension to November of 2002 regarding his
request for portable buildings. Vice Mayor Flores
SUGGESTED consideration of a smaller site outside of the
radius and a time extension to raise funds.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez SUGGESTED that a mental
health model and an academic plan be drawn up for the
future academy.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion was made as follows:
(1) To grant a one -year time extension to Reverend
Tharpe to raise funds for an academy site,
possibly a smaller site, within the radius area
and at the allowable time after construction of
Costco's gas station;
(2) To DIRECT STAFF to come up with alternative
sites, possibly smaller, outside of the Costco
radius area, for consideration by Reverend
Tharpe;
(3) To DIRECT STAFF to assess the need for an
alternative school in Rohnert Park.
Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with the above -
noted conditions.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:28 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:34 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
10. UTILITY BILL INSERTS POLICY:
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez discussed the great demand by City
departments, as well as by other groups in the community,
to place inserts in the City utility bills, and she
SUGGESTED a single, tri -fold sheet containing
informational items from the following groups in the
prioritized order of City of Rohnert Park programs,
associated groups with the City of Rohnert Park, and
then local government groups such as the School
District or Sonoma State University.
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City Manager Netter and Finance Director Lipitz discussed
the space and postage issues, and they responded to
Council inquiries. Council suggestions included using
double -sided and /or thin paper and having the
user bear the costs of distributing inserts via the
City's utility bills.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion was made to DIRECT STAFF
to report back, after considering Council's
suggestions this evening, on feasible ways of providing
outside groups, as suggested and /or specified by staff,
the opportunity to place inserts in the City's utility
bills on the condition that said outside groups bear any
costs to compensate the City for all related mailing
expenses. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
11. HOLIDAY LIGHTS EVENT COORDINATED BY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE - OUTLINE OF EVENT AND BUDGET:
Council Discussion /Direction: City Manager Netter
introduced Robin Bleckwehl from the Chamber of
Commerce, who shared a picture book with Council of
last year's Holiday Lights Event. Ms. Bleckwehl
discussed the status of this year's event, and she
noted that a special portion of the program will be
a celebration of our freedoms as Americans.
Councilmember Spiro expressed her regrets for not being
able to attend the event this year due to a trip to
New York.
12. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR FOUR -YEAR TERM TO
EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2004:
*To fill VACANCY left by Linda Holm indicating no
interest in re- appointment
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to newly
appoint Lynne Morrow as Councilmember Spiro's
nomination for a four -year term to expire on
December 31, 2004, to the Cultural Arts Commission
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
13. CANON MANOR MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH
SONOMA COUNTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC WASTEWATER SERVICE TO
THE CANON MANOR WEST AREA:
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r_YrrFtKm rnTTNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 9 :58 p.m.
1. Staff /Council Committee Report: City Manager Netter
gave a brief overview of the staff report, and he noted
that at the meeting this morning with the Sonoma
County Board of Supervisors the agreement as presented
by the City of Rohnert Park was passed. Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Mackenzie shared brief
comments for the Subcommittee report, and they thanked
City and County staff for all of their efforts in
reaching a workable agreement for Canon Manor.
2. Staff Report and Analysis of Property Tax Distribution
Comparisons, Current and Upon Annexations: City Manager
Netter reviewed the contents of the staff report.
Furthermore, he DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED two tax
documents about AB8 Distribution of Tax Increments for
2001 and relevant to Canon Manor before and after
annexation.
At the suggestion of City Manager Netter, Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF at a future date to set up
negotiations with County staff in an effort to develop
a more equitable formula for the property tax exchange
agreement in relation to all future annexations for
Rohnert Park.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens who submitted speaker cards for this agenda
item.
1. Dewey Blair, 628 Racquet Club Circle, was recognized
and noted that he is a representative of the Canon
Manor Improvements Group. He expressed his desire for
the City to approve the connection to its sewer line,
and he asked for clarification as to the exact cost
of said sewer hook -up. Furthermore, he referenced an
article in The Press Democrat which, in his opinion,
did not adequately explain the origin of the
allotments, which come from Santa Rosa via Rohnert
Park, as well as the potable water, which will be
supplied by the Penngrove Water Company.
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2. Paul Konanz, 1921 Alice Drive, was recognized and
noted that he is a 20 -year resident of Rohnert Park,
and a one - and -a -half year resident of Canon Manor. He
discussed many issues of relevance to the homeowners,
as distinguished from the lot owners, including the
following: Majority against the bond going through the
County; No response as requested on alleged health
hazards in Canon Manor; High increase in cost of living
facing many homeowners in light of possible annexation;
Problems with the local committee originally set up to
represent the homeowners' interests; General
satisfaction with the present vehicle access. He
noted some rumors floating around the homeowners'
meetings, and he indicated that the Canon Manor
homeowners would be contacting the Council indirectly
in the near future on the issue of County actions
related to Canon Manor.
Mayor Mackenzie shared brief comments to clarify some
of the issues raised regarding Canon Manor. Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to send correspondence to
Mr. Blair in response to his inquiry about the
cost of the sewer connection. Vice Mayor Flores
SUGGESTED sending information to the Canon Manor
homeowners to inform them of the valid concerns
regarding failing septic systems and deteriorated water
lines, which are the bases for the assessment district
at this time.
Resolution for Consideration:
2001 -228 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA TO PROVIDE PUBLIC WASTEWATER SERVICE TO
THE CANON MANOR WEST AREA
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -228 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
14. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: City
Attorney Strauss noted one correction to Planning
Director Kaufman's October 16 Status Report: Page 1,
the Mobilehome Park Overlay District draft ordinance
is scheduled for the Council's December 11 agenda.
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Counciimem 'Oer Re-illy noted another correction: Page 2,
City's Sphere -of- Influence expansion application to
LAFCO will be considered at LAFCO's January 9, 2002,
meeting.
2. Distributinq information on Specific Plan applications:
City Attorney Strauss noted that staff was presented
with information about the University District Specific
Plan application. Council CONCURRED to receive copies
of Specific Plan applications as they are submitted.
3. Local Aqencv Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting on
Sphere -of- Influence scheduled for January 9, 2002:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED
STAFF to advise the Council of any opportunities for
contacts with LAFCO representatives prior to the
January 9, 2002, meeting.
4. Other, if any: None.
15. CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION RULES:
1. City Attorney Report: City Attorney Strauss reviewed
the contents of her staff report provided to the
Council in the agenda packets.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Staff responded to Council
questions.
Resolution for Consideration:
2001 -229 STATING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING
TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLOSED SESSIONS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -229 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with the following language
amendments per City Attorney Strauss:
(1) Insertion of the word "rule" after the word
"general" in the second "Whereas" paragraph;
(2) Insertion of the word "confidential" before
all instances of the word "information ";
(3) Insertion of language in Section Three indicating
determination by the Council on the basis of
substantial credible evidence presented at a public
meeting and determined by a superior majority vote.
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16. CITY HALL DESIGN /BUDGET:
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1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents
of the staff report.
2. Set meeting with Council Committee: Mayor Mackenzie
and Vice Mayor Flores indicated that they will set up
a meeting with the project architects as soon as
possible and report back to Council thereafter. They
noted that they would express the Council's concerns
about their responsiveness to various issues regarding
the design and the costs.
3. Council Discussion /Direction: As noted above.
17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Ad Hoc Public Safety Department Review Committee:
Vice Mayor Flores presented the Councilmembers with
a commemorative pin, commissioned by Wendy Audiss of
the Senior Center, for September 11th and the heroism
of the police and firefighters. Furthermore, the
Vice Mayor shared brief comments about the day -long
meeting with the Department of Public Safety
personnel on September 21, 2001. He DISTRIBUTED copies
of the Ad Hoc Public Safety Department Committee
Report. Councilmember Reilly reviewed the list of
department needs in the areas of personnel,
recruitment and retention, equipment, training, and
programs.
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT City Manager Netter (1) to
review the Ad Hoc Committee Report; (2) to work with
Interim Director of Public Safety Bullard; and (3)
to report back to the Council at the November 13, 2001,
Council meeting on a proposed timetable per the various
recommendations.
2. Other, if any:
1. COYF Commission meeting: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
reported on three matters from last night's meeting as
follows: (1) Will report back on efforts to change
COYF's name to one which will be more recognizable;
(2) SUGGESTION that COYF representatives give a
presentation to the Council when work on developing
their seven objectives is complete; (3) Report on
deletion of Rancho Feliz afterschool daycare program
from the City budget.
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2. Advocacy Group for Sonoma County Vision: Councilmember
Vidak - Martinez gave a brief overview of the intent
of the Vision group after its first meeting on Friday,
October 19, 2001. She noted that she will continue
reporting back as the group tries to effectively work
together on pro- business and pro- environmental issues
relating to Sonoma County.
3. Economic Development Subcommittee: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez and Councilmember Spiro reported on the
recent meeting between City staff and small business
owners and managers with the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce. They noted that it was a productive meeting
which covered the topic of doing business in Rohnert
Park, and they indicated that they would provide
Council a copy of the minutes when they are ready.
Furthermore, they noted that they plan to meet with
larger businesses to cover the same topic at some time
in November.
4. Library Mural Subcommittee: Vice Mayor Flores and
Councilmember Reilly shared brief comments, stemming
from this afternoon's meeting, on the scheduling and
the characters of the mural. They noted that work on
the mural should begin in April, 2002, and be completed
in two months. Furthermore, they noted the possibility
of using mythical characters from all over the world,
particularly Japan and the Philippines, will be
discussed in upcoming meetings, and the final
black - and -white drawing will be presented to the
Council in January of 2002.
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were raised at this time.
19. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Fireworks: Mayor Mackenzie expressed concern
regarding the sale and use of fireworks in the City,
and he SUGGESTED banning said sale and use of
fireworks. He requested to agendize the matter
for further discussion by the Council, and no
Councilmembers concurred.
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2. Campaign Finance Reform: Mayor Mackenzie discussed
consideration of a City ordinance to deal with
City elections and require full disclosure of all
campaign contributions, as well as other related
campaign finance reform matters. Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE TO AGENDIZE the
matter for a full Council discussion.
3. Veterans' Day, November 11, 2001: Mayor Mackenzie
discussed the possibility of putting together a
celebration for Veterans' Day involving the Avenue of
Flags and a presentation of a proclamation to the
Public Safety officers who collected Pennies for Peace.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to declare consideration of
Council /staff organization of a ceremony for Veterans' Day
in a timely manner as an EMERGENCY ITEM was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember
Reilly, a motion to DIRECT STAFF to work with the Council
to organize a simple ceremony for Veterans' Day on
Sunday, November 11, 2001, to include the Avenue of the
Flags and the Department of Public Safety, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Mayor Mackenzie noted that he
would work with City Manager Netter to help put a suitable
ceremony together.
4. Other informational items, if any:
1. AT &T Broadband Services: Mayor Mackenzie shared brief
comments on the AT &T matter and their level of service,
and City Attorney Strauss indicated that she would
follow -up on the matter and return with a staff report
of recommendations to enforce the agreement.
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Library Status Report: City Manager Netter referenced
the staff report provided to the Council in their
agenda packets, and he noted that the structural steel
work is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
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2. Administrative Draft of the Workforce Housing Study:
City Manager Netter directed Council to the draft
of the Workforce Housing Study, and he noted that
the City Manager's Group will be meeting tomorrow
to refine the draft study and to consider
recommendations and options. Mayor Mackenzie
DIRECTED STAFF to review the draft study for
accuracy of the data.
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
21. 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 11:29 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
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\Jak Mackenzie,
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Cit of Rohnert Park
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