2001/11/13 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
November 13, 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
7:00 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 7:10 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, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, and Management
Analyst Fogle.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Mackenzie shared brief thoughts on the recent
death of Rancho Co'tate High School student, Kristina
Zielinski, who was involved in a tragic car accident.
The Mayor conveyed the 'Council's best wishes for the
recovery of three injured teenagers also involved in
auto accidents the =same weekend, and'Councilmembers
observed a moment -of silence'for` all of the teenagers.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
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PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. City Manager Annual Evaluation: Nothing to report.
2. Annual Performance Evaluation - City Attorney:
Nothing to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. South County Resources Preservation Committee vs.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Kisco Retirement Communities: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS' MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - OCTOBER 23, 2001
*INCLUDES BUDGET WORK SESSION
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, the Regular Concurrent City Meetings'
Minutes of October 23, 2001, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
*Mayor Mackenzie INDICATED that under "Matters from /for
Council," he would be bringing up the matter of the
selection of next year's Mayor and Vice Mayor as an
emergency item, in order to get invitations out in a
timely fashion.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS:
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: Seniors Ryan Inlow
and Charles Yong, of the Community Service Committee/
Environmental Prevention Coalition, were recognized.
*Youth Report /Comments, if any: Highlights of the
Youth Report included the following:
(1) Brief comments on the death of a fellow Rancho
Cotate student involved in a fatal auto accident;
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(2) Update on the Teen Center: Growing in popularity,
fundraising for a sound system, REQUEST for teenage
volunteers to hand out event fliers for the Teen
Center - call 588 -3456;
(3) First steering committee meeting for the Alcohol &
Other Drug (AOD) Environmental Prevention
Coalition - interest (1) in expanding recruitment
into the middle school level and (2) in addressing
the concentrated advertising of cigarettes and
alcohol at University Square.
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 two copies of The Star and three
copies of 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) JUMP Program - growing number of Cougar Club
teacher assistants to help in the local schools;
(2) Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce A.M. Meeting -
Public safety and health information from A.M.
meeting will be the subject of a report from the
SSU Social Science representative;
(3) Thanks for opportunity to speak at Veterans' Day
activities;
(4) Thanks to Mayor Mackenzie-for assisting the Focus
Group for the SSU mascot;
(5) Mr. Tabares will attend the Hate -Free Project
tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m.;
(6) Updates on upcoming artists and lecturers as
announced in NewsBytes;
(7) Update on SSU sports teams for soccer, cross -
country, and basketball.
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that he and Assistant City
Manager Donley attended the Affordable Student Housing
Workshop, at which no students showed up. Mayor Mackenzie
DIRECTED STAFF to report back from time to time on the
status of efforts to work with the local landlords in
addressing affordable student housing issues.
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Furthermore, Council CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to prepare
a letter of thanks for Recreation Services Manager
Hartnett for his efforts in the timely preparation of
a Veterans' Day celebration for the City.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
*Introduction of Thomas G Trice Library Director Sonoma
County Library, by Kathy Dennison Branch Manager,
_Rohnert Park- Cotati Regional Library, for Sonoma County
Library: Ms. Dennison came forward and gave a brief
summary of library activities, including increased
circulation in the past ten months, excitement with the
new library under construction, the growing variety of
online databases, library programming, the fundraising
efforts of the Friends of the Library group, and the
community volunteers' efforts. She then DISTRIBUTED
bookmarks and library programming fliers, and she
introduced Mr. Trice, the new Library Director of
Sonoma County. Mr. Trice came forward and DISTRIBUTED
and REVIEWED the Sonoma County Library 2000 -2001 Annual
Report and the Sonoma County Library Strategic Plan
10/2000.
7. 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.
Rebecca_Rishe, 8739 Laurelwood Drive, was recognized
and noted that she is the Chairperson of the Sister
Cities Committee of Rohnert Park. She encouraged the
Council to approve the contract for the Japanese
Garden as outlined in the Consent Calendar, and she
reviewed the garden's timeline since relations began
in 1983 between Rohnert Park and Hashimoto.
Furthermore, she reminded the Council that Japanese
dignitaries, as well as a renowned Japanese
calligrapher, will be visiting the City next year.
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8. 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 one Consent Calendar item for further
discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -234 per his
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
$835,317.63
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$552,512.34
ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
AUGUST 31, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -230 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ROBERTI- Z'BERG- HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 (FOR LADYBUG PARK
PLAYGROUND REHABILITATION)
2001 -231 APPROVING CHANGING TRUSTEE SERVICE FROM U.S.
BANK TO UNION BANK FOR ALL ISSUANCES HELD BY
U.S. BANK
2001 -232 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA (FOR SANTA ROSA
SUBREGIONAL SEWERAGE SYSTEM)
2001 -233 AWARD OF CONTRACT, JAPANENSE GARDEN, PROJECT NO.
2000 -14
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2001 -235 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE REQUESTS
FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING EDUCATION AND
DIVERSION SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2002 AND TO
CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND NEGOTIATIONS TO SELECT
PROVIDER(S) AND TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of
Resolution No. 2001 -234, the Consent Calendar as otherwise
outlined on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2001 -234 SELECTING EMPIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT, INDUSTRIAL
CARTING, AND ROHNERT PARK DISPOSAL AS THE
COMPANIES TO BE LICENSED BY AGREEMENTS TO
PROVIDE TEMPORARY DEBRIS BOX SERVICES IN ROHNERT
PARK, SETTING CERTAIN KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
TEMPORARY DEBRIS BOX SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Mayor Mackenzie requested legal clarification from City
Attorney Strauss regarding a matter raised in a letter
from Mr. Curtis Michelini.
Mayor Mackenzie read Resolution No. 2001 -234, and upon
MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -234 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Flores summarized Resolution 2001 -233 for
Ms. Rishe regarding the award of contract for the
Japanese Garden.
FOR THE RECORD, regarding Resolution 2001 -232, approving
Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with the City of Santa
Rosa for Santa Rosa Subregional Sewerage System, Mayor
Mackenzie noted that the Santa Rosa City Council voted
unanimously, 7 -0, to approve Rohnert Park's agreement
between the two jurisdictions for the loan of wastewater
Lreatment capacity through the year 2006. The Mayor
also thanked staff for their efforts in drafting this
agreement.
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9. MOUNTAIN SHADOWS GOLF COURSE RENOVATIONS UPDATE BY
COURSECO:
*Old irrigation pipe removal procedures
*Cost and budget revisions
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
reports provided to the Council in the agenda packets,
and he responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Mackenzie
SUBMITTED into the record an article in the Press
Democrat by Bruce Meadows entitled, "Mountain Shadows
South takes on new character." Said article will be
ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES.
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE
TO DIRECT STAFF to report back to the Council within a
month with a review and recommendations regarding the
handling of the asbestos matter.
10. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - READINESS /ALERT:
*Status Report by Department of Public Safety,
Lieutenant Ted Giesige
Lieutenant Giesige shared the contents of the staff report
provided to Council in the agenda packets. He discussed
the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Department of
of Public Safety's two -year plan, current threat issues,
and the Council's role in emergency preparedness. He
then responded to Council questions. City Manager
Netter noted that he has the ability to do a cable
television voice override in order to broadcast
emergency information.
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE
TO DIRECT STAFF (1) to review and /or develop E.O.C.
coordination plans between Rohnert Park and the
jurisdictions of the City of Cotati, the Cotati - Rohnert
Park Unified School District, and Sonoma State University;
(2) to research /develop City ordinances and plans in terms
of the roles/ protocol of elected officials in the event
of emergencies; and (3) to report back to the Council
at the second meeting in January, 2002.
11. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
*Consideration of Draft Community Separator Mitigation
Resolution
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Mayor Mackenzie gave a brief overview of the draft
Community Separator Mitigation resolution, and City
Attorney Strauss shared the contents of the staff
report. Councilmembers then shared their perspectives
on the issue, which included a desire to have a map of
the first and second priority lands for reference, and a
streamlining of the final determination process.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward a citizen
who submitted a speaker card for this agenda item.
1. Ken Blackman, 1224 Helena Avenue, Santa Rosa, was
recognized and noted that he represents Redwood
Equities, a property owner in the Northwest area.
He expressed his support for Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez' comments regarding simplifying the mitigation
process by having the developer go directly to the
third party. Furthermore, he noted his support
for establishment of the in -lieu fee.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward Andrea
Mackenzie, General Manager of the Agricultural and Open
Space District, who shared brief comments on the City's
draft resolution and the structure of fee properties vs.
conservation easements. Ms. Mackenzie then responded to
Council questions.
Planning Director Kaufman shared brief comments. Council
discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE TO DIRECT
STAFF to redraft language in the resolution in order to
streamline the process, keeping first and second priority
lands with the ultimate decision coming to the City
Council. Furthermore, Council asked staff to incorporate
the following comments /requests into the resolution:
(1) Attachment of a map to the resolution;
(2) Review of the timing requirement, 14 -30 days;
(3) Ultimate mitigation vote belongs to the Council;
(4) Review of the verification process to place
more responsibility on the developer;
(5) Clarification of the in -lieu fee payment.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 8:58 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:08 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
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12. ROHNERT PARK WELLNESS CENTER (RPWC) /HEALTH CARE
CAMPUS - 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: Assistant City Manager Donley
and City Manager Netter shared the contents of the
staff report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
City Manager Netter recommended that Recreation
Director Barry notice a preliminary outreach public
hearing for the November 19 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting to the surrounding neighbors and
businesses regarding the proposed temporary skateboard
park site, with City Manager Netter reporting back to
the Council at the November 27, 2001, meeting on the
general public opinion of the skateboard park at the
proposed site. Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmember
Spiro noted that no committee meeting was held.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Council discussion ensued,
and at the SUGGESTION of Councilmember Spiro, Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to determine the feasibility
of building the skateboard park at the permanent site,
specifically the Community Fields, and to report back
to the Council at the November 27, 2001, meeting.
Vice Mayor Flores SUGGESTED that staff research
skateboard parks in terms of noise mitigation and
report back on November 27, 2001, as well.
Resolutions for Consideration:
2001 -236 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF THE PROJECT AGREEMENT
AND GROUND LEASE DATED NOVEMBER 24, 1998, WITH
THE ROHNERT PARK WELLNESS CENTER, LLC, TO KISCO
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -236 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2001 -237 APPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE PROJECT
AGREEMENT AND GROUND LEASE DATED NOVEMBER 24,
1998, WITH KISCO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
AMENDMENT
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -237 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF
(1) to incorporate all language necessary to allow for
the phasing of the project and to provide for the
development of a temporary skateboard park, and (2)
to attach a lease on the Phase II parcel as an
exhibit to the ground lease, which is not to be
executed until said lease on the Phase II parcel
is an attached exhibit.
13. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. PL2001- 070UP /SR: Consideration of Use Permit
and Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
proposed City Hall and Council Chambers to be located
on the southerly side of City Hall Drive, east of State
Farm Drive and west of the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Building, including adoption of Negative Declaration
in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
A. Staff Report: Mayor Mackenzie noted that the
architects, Fisher Friedman Associates, were not
present this evening. Planning Director Kaufman
noted her recommendation that the Council concur
with the design of the building and approve the
Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review
subject to future Council review of the plaza design
and the exterior colors
B. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
There being no citizens desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
C. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -238 APPROVING A USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR PROPOSED CITY HALL AND
COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDINGS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF CITY HALL
DRIVE, EAST OF STATE FARM DRIVE AND WEST OF THE
ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY, AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THIS PROJECT (CITY OF ROHNERT PARK)
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -238 was
APPROVED 3 -2 with Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro
dissenting, and subject to further discussion by the
Council of the City Hall plaza design and the exterior
colors.
2. City Hall Design - Consideration of the City Hall plaza
design and exterior color for the City Hall building:
A. Staff /Council Committee Report:
and
B. Council Discussion /Action:
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that because Fisher Friedman
Associate architects were not present this evening, this
item will be DEFERRED TO the November 27, 2001, Council
meeting for a full discussion. City Manager Netter noted
that City Hall budget matters would be added to that
discussion.
3. File No. PL2001- 072SR: Consideration of a proposed
highway- oriented sign to advertise performances at
Spreckels Performing Arts Center, to be located
between Commerce Boulevard and Highway 101 right -of -way
near the intersection of Commerce Boulevard and State
Farm Drive, including adoption of Negative Declaration
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
A. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman shared the
contents of the staff report provided to the Council
in the agenda packets, and she responded to Council
questions.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward a citizen
who submitted a speaker card for this agenda item.
1. David Hardy, 1418 Parkway Drive, was recognized and ,
DISTRIBUTED a letter to the Councilmembers. Referring
to his letter, Mr. Hardy expressed his concern with
erecting an outdoor advertising structure. He raised
several issues as problems, including adequate public
notice, Zoning Ordinance and General Plan compliance,
various definitions of "open space" and "informational
purposes," the Planning Commission's lack on consensus,
and the Highway Beautification Act and future federal
funding. Again, he urged the Council to reconsider the
ramifications of such a sign on a scenic highway.
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D. Council Discussion /Action: Counciimembers shared
their perspectives on the matter. Planning Director
Kaufman and Planning Commissioner Hardy responded
to Council inquiries regarding Zoning and General
Plan issues.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, 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 10:00 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward Ted Luthin
from Ross Luthin Creative to discuss the impact of
altering the height of the sign. City Attorney Strauss
addressed the Council's ability to interpret the City's
municipal code, as well as the issue of sponsorships on
the message board. City Manager Netter discussed the
need for a market analysis in terms of the revenues
generated by the sign.
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -239 APPROVING SIGN REVIEW OF A PROPOSED,HIGHWAY-
ORIENTED SIGN TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMMERCE
BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 101 RIGHTS -OF -WAY NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD AND STATE
FARM DRIVE (CITY OF ROHNERT PARK)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -239 was APPROVED 4 -1
with Councilmember Reilly dissenting.
2001 -240 CALL FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, FREEWAY MESSAGE
CENTER, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 2001 -04 (PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER ELECTRONIC SIGN)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -240 was APPROVED 4 -1
with Councilmember Reilly dissenting.
4. Environmental Document Preparation - Review and
consideration of Consultant List for Environmental
Document Preparation and Authorization for City Manager
to Execute Contracts:
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A. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman shared the
contents of the staff report provided to the Council
in the agenda packets. She then responded to
Council questions.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens who submitted speaker cards for this agenda item.
1. Ken Blackman, 1224 Helena Avenue Santa Rosa, was
recognized and noted that he represents a Southeast
area property owner who will be submitting a Specific
Plan soon. He noted that the property owner should be
permitted to proceed with the environmental document
as it is in the property owner's best interest to
produce a quality EIR subject to as little criticism as
possible. He also indicated that the City's proposed
Environmental Consultant List of only four firms is not
representative of the talent in the Bay Area, and he
requested that compromise language be drafted to permit
a qualified environmental consultant to be considered
part of a project, subject to the City's approval.
2. David Hardy, 1418 Parkway Drive, was recognized and
indicated that the integrity and the perception of the
integrity by the public of the EIR process in terms of
Specific Plans will be enhanced if the City remains in
control of the process and the document, as opposed to
the applicants preparing their documents and presenting
them to the City. He also noted that the list of
environmental consultants should be longer.
B. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -241 APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT LIST
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE PREPARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Mayor Mackenzie, to approve Resolution No. 2001 -241 with
the following conditions:
(1) Add language to allow for the mutually agreed
selection of the consultant by the City and the
developer /applicant, going down the Environmental
Consultant List in order;
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(2) Add language to allow for general meetings
throughout the process between the City, the
environmental consultant, and the developer/
applicant;
(3) Add language that would allow for -the review
of the documents for all parties as they are
prepared;
(4) Expand the list of qualified environmental
consultants by going out to bid one more time
and keeping the list active for 18 months
before the next RFQ.
Said motion FAILED 2 -3 with *Mayer Maeken Vice Mayor
Flores and Councilmembers Spiro and Vidak- Martinez
dissenting.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 11/27/01 City Council meeting:
Per City Attorney Betsy Strauss & Council concurrence (deletion lined out /addition underlined)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice
Mayor Flores, a motion to approve Resolution 2001 -241
was made with the following amendments:
(1) Expand the list of qualified Environmental
Consultants with yearly RFQ's;
(2) Add language to allow for the mutually agreed
selection of the environmental consultant
by the applicant and the City, with a FRIENDLY
AMENDMENT by Councilmember Reilly and accepted
by the maker and the second of the motion, to
allow the City to reject an applicant's choice
at its discretion;
(3) Add language allowing the applicant input
*at every step of the way into the process of
implementing the contract.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 11/27/01 city Council meeting:
Per City Attorney Betsy Strauss & Council concurrence (deletion lined out /addition underlined)
Said resolution was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
14. AT &T BROADBAND MATTERS:
1. Notice of rate increase to Cable Services: City
Manager Netter noted that AT &T noticed the rate
increases improperly in that the Rohnert Park /Cotati
area is not receiving all of the listed services. He
indicated that AT &T will have to re- notice the
increases.
2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC% Pass - Through
Franchise Fees on Advertising: city Manager Netter
referred Council to the correspondence provided in the
agenda packets. He noted that he and City Attorney
Strauss have sent a letter requesting more information
on this matter, and he expressed staff's desire to
work with the City of Santa Rosa on this matter.
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3. AT &T /Cable TV Issues: At the suggestion of Mayor
Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF (1) to
prepare a background paper for the December 11, 2001,
Council meeting, outlining the various complaints
against AT &T; and (2) to schedule a Public Hearing for
the December 11, 2001, Council meeting for AT &T and
Cable Service issues, at which time said comments/
complaints will be added to the background paper to
gain a more comprehensive understanding of the
AT &T /Cable TV issues in working under the joint
powers' agreement.
15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Library Mural Committee October 23, 2001, meeting:
Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmember Reilly reported on
three matters from that meeting as follows: (1) Mural
will include fairy tales from other cultures; (2)
Characters will be more defined; and (3) Satisfaction
with colorized version.
2. Executive Subcommittee, November 5, 2001, meeting:
Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Flores stated that they
covered the matters on the meeting agenda, with nothing
of note to report.
3. Other, if any: None.
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
17. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Speed Enforcement: At the suggestion of Councilmember
Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matters of
speed enforcement and fines /budget direction for a full
discussion at the November 27, 2001, Council meeting.
2. Homeless in Rohnert Park /Example of Reno Program for
Bus Tickets: Councilmember Spiro expressed an interest
in getting more information from the City of Santa Rosa
regarding this program. Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED STAFF
to report back to the Council on Santa Rosa's program,
as well as the nature of the homeless problem in
Rohnert Park.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
November 13, 2001 Page(16)
3. Other informational items if any:
A. Selection of Mayor /Vice Mayor: Mayor Mackenzie
raised the issue of the selection of the Mayor and
Vice Mayor for the next legislative year due to the
lateness of the date and the need to send out
invitations.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Upon MOTION by Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, a motion to declare consideration of
the selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for the next
legislative year as an EMERGENCY ITEM was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion was made to select
Vice Mayor Armando Flores to be Mayor and Councilmember
Linda Spiro to be Vice Mayor for the coming legislative
year. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Reilly indicated that the
selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor was based on a rotation
that was established by the Council, and he noted that
tonight's action was taken to allow staff time to send out
the invitations with the above -noted selections.
18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Workforce Housing Nexus Study - Update: City Manager
Netter reported that he will be meeting with the
consultants on November 30 to discuss options. Mayor
Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Attorney Strauss prepare
a report on possible housing legislation for
presentation to the Council either at the Council
meeting on November 27 or December 11.
2. AB616 Calderon - Local government employees' retirement
fans: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. City Manager
Netter referred Council to a copy of Assembly Bill 616
and an article about it provided in the agenda packets.
3. Utility Billing Insert Policy: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY. City Manager Netter noted that the policy has
been modified slightly since the recent Council
discussions, and he indicated that the policy will be
passed on to the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
November 13, 2001 Page(17)
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
19. 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 11:01 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Ja e Mackenzie,
Mayor
City of Rohnert.Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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