2001/12/11 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
December 11, 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 7:17 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, Management Analyst Fogle, Recreation
Director Barry, and Fire Commander Cassel.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Mackenzie shared brief comments about Mr. Dick
Day, one of the early and valued members of the Rohnert
Park community who recently died. A moment of silence
was observed in honor of Mr. Day.
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. Evaluation of Personnel - City Manager: Nothing to
report.
2. Annual Performance Evaluation - City Attorney:
Nothing to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group v. City of
Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
2. Las Casitas et al. v. City of Rohnert Park
Mediation: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: [Out of order.]
at the suggestion of Mayor Mackenzie, Council
CONCURRED to allow a member of the public to speak at
this time since she had a very young child with her.
1. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, and Joanna
Sienkiewicz, 8029 Mackey Court, were recognized, and
Mr. Worthington indicated that he had encouraged
Ms. Sienkiewicz to come speak to the Council about
a problem she has been having. Ms. Sienkiewicz
outlined her efforts over the last year to get City
staff to plant and maintain trees at the tank site
on Maple Drive, across the street from her home.
She discussed consistent problems with weeds and the
insufficient fertilization and irrigation of the
existing trees meant to screen the tank site. She
REQUESTED that the City respond to her concerns, and
she SUBMITTED her business card to City Manager Netter
so that he can contact her.
City Manager Netter INDICATED that he would contact
Ms. Sienkiewicz tomorrow and that staff will respond
immediately.
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2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 27, 2001
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings Minutes of November 27, 2001, were
APPROVED 4 -0 -1, with Councilmember Spiro abstaining,
AS AMENDED:
*Per Councilmember Reilly: Agenda Item 20, page 16,
delete the phrase "with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to come
back with a report from the Department of Public
Safety" from the last sentence.
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 INDICATED that she has
returned from a week with the National League of Cities,
and she shared comments about the discussions regarding
homeland security and the costs to local jurisdictions.
Furthermore, she DISTRIBUTED a copy of the resolution,
passed by the Board of Directors of the National League
of Cities, entitled, "A New Partnership for Homeland
Security."
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Mackenzie announced that AT &T Cable complaint forms,
on pink paper, as well as AT &T Cable speaker cards, are
available for interested members of the public to address
said topic this evening.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS:
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: Senior Nicole
Medeiros and Junior Laeya Kaufman, of the Community
Service Committee - Environmental Prevention Coalition,
were recognized.
*Youth Report /Comments, if any: Highlights of the
Youth Report included the following:
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(1) Thanks to Mayor Mackenzie and Counciimember Vidak --
Martinez for attending the last Youth Leadership
meeting and sharing their comments;
(2) Environmental Prevention Coalition's (AOD) first
meeting last week included discussion of spreading
anti - tobacco messages, arranging for guest
speakers, hosting booth at 24 -Hour Relay, tobacco
stings; and recruitment committee's presentation at
Mountain Shadows Middle School;
(3) REQUEST to serve as skate park liaisons to Rancho
Cotate High School in order to keep students
informed on the skate park matter;
(4) Decision not to create a Youth Summit this year;
(5) RCHS Football team takes championship;
(6) RCHS newspaper, The Catamount, takes ninth place
in the nation at the Boston convention;
(7) Next Youth Leadership meeting, December 19, 2001,
4:00 -6:00 at The Vision;
(8) Next AOD meeting, January 17, 2002, 5:00 -6:30 at
The Vision.
At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Flores, the youth leaders
INDICATED that they would be distributing copies of
The Catamount to the Councilmembers at future Council
meetings.
2. Other Youth Comments, if any: None.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Travis Tabares:
ASI Representative Tabares was recognized.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: ASI Representative
Tabares reported on several events /issues, with
highlights including the following:
(1) Finals time at SSU;
(2) Transitional housing programs for students to
remain open between semesters;
(3) Extensive report for JUMP, community service
club, at next meeting;
(4) Acquisition of new volleyball players for next
year's team.
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3. SSU Student Housing Issues - City Staff Report by
Assistant City Manager Steve Donley: Assistant
City Manager Donley shared the contents of the staff
report provided to the Council in the agenda
packets.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Resolution for presentation expressing appreciation
to John Hartnett Recreation Services Manager, for
successful efforts for Veterans' Day Event held at
the Community Center: Mayor Mackenzie called
forward Recreation Services Manager Hartnett, read
the resolution, and commended him for his
outstanding efforts.
2. Certificates of Excellence for presentation as
follows:
*Rancho Cotate High School Football Team and Coach
Ed Conroy
*Rancho Cotate High School Year 2001 "A Grand Year;"
Mark Alton, Athletic Director
At this time, the varsity championship RCHS Football Team
came forward, as well as Coach Conroy and Athletic
Director Alton. Mayor Mackenzie read the certificate of
excellence, and Council commended the team for its
accomplishments. Player Maurice White, Coach Conroy, and
Athletic Director Alton shared brief comments.
3. Mayor's Secular Eternal (at least for the time
being) Gratitude Awards for presentation as follows:
*Susan Baron, Chairperson, Board of Trustees,
Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District:
(Accepted on behalf of Ms. Baron by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez.
*Mayor Mike Martini, City of Santa Rosa: (Accepted
earlier this afternoon by Mayor Martini, who was
not able to attend this evening.)
*Vera Blanquie, Gong Choreographer and Provocateur
*Robin Bleckwehl, President, Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce
*Dennis Dorch, Assistant City Manager, City of Cotati
*Rick Luttmann, Chair, Sonoma State University
Faculty
*Seann Pridmore and Travis Tabares, Representatives
of University Affairs, Sonoma State University
Associated Students, Inc.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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School
*Neba and John Reilly, Rohnert Park Tennis Club
*Group Award to "Youth of the Year" Program and
"The Vision" Teen Center: (Accepted by Samantha
Tabacco, Ryan Inlow, and Sean Tate.)
Recipients of the Mayor's Secular Eternal Gratitude
Awards came forward to be commended, and some shared
brief comments. Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED making a
copy of the Youth of the Year Gratitude Award for each
person who has served as a youth representative and
mailing it to them, and Vice Mayor Flores SUGGESTED
framing the Gratitude Award to be hung in The Vision.
4. Gary Jelinek, President, Rebuilding Together Rohnert
Park
*Presenting Certificates of Appreciation to City
Council members
*Providing update report on Rebuilding Together
Rohnert Park
Mr. Jelinek PRESENTED Certificates of Appreciation to
the Councilmembers for their support of the Rebuilding
Together program, formerly called Christmas in April,
and he GAVE picture boards of last year's program to
the three Councilmembers who participated in it last
April. Furthermore, he gave a brief update on the
status of this year's program, and he INDICATED that
a seven - minute informational video about Rebuilding
Together is available for interested members of the
public by calling City staff at 588 -2233.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Mackenzie 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. Daniel Navarrette, 150 Raley's Town Center, was
recognized and noted that he is the Postmaster here
in Rohnert Park and has been for the. last. 15 years.
He thanked the Department of Public Safety for their
support and cooperation, particularly in dealing with
the anthrax scare after the events of September 11,
and he indicated that the United States' postal
employees are dedicated to doing their jobs.
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2. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
REQUESTED a verbal response from City Attorney
Strauss with regard to any contact she has made
with Cal- OSHA's Chief Counsel, Mr. Mason,
regarding the legality of Mr. Barr's proposed
alarm ordinance in light of State law.
City Attorney Strauss indicated that she has no
information to report on that matter at this time,
and that she will REPORT BACK at the first Council
meeting in January, 2002.
16. MARIN /SONOMA MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
BOARD APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ROHNERT
PARK'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THIS DISTRICT'S BOARD OF
TRUSTEES, FOR A TERM OF TWO OR FOUR YEARS AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE APPOINTING POWER: [Out of order by
Council CONCURRENCE.]
*Accepting resignation of John E. Borba (was
re- appointed January 25, 2000, for a previous term
expired December 31, 1999):
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to accept the
resignation of John E. Borba from the Marin /Sonoma
Mosquito & Vector Control District Board was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
*Consideration of Tamara Davis interest to fill above
vacancy:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to appoint Tamara
Davis to the Marin /Sonoma Mosquito & Vector
Control District Board of Trustees was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Council CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to send a letter to
Mr. Borba thanking him for his past service on the
Marin /Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of
Trustees.
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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. City Manager
Netter noted that there have been minor revisions to the
agreement in Resolution 2001 -266 which have been agreed to
between the parties.
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
$1,512,559.26
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$1,027,553.36
ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
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*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -265 APPROVING RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
TELE- WORKS,INC., FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE
AUTOMATED CITIZENS INFORMATION SYSTEM (ACIS),
AKA ANYTIME LINE
2001 -266 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -226 AND APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH CODDING ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR
SALE /LAND SWAP OF CITY PROPERTY, LANDS AROUND
THE STADIUM
2001 -267 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CG BUILDERS RE: M PARK POOL CONSTRUCTION
2001 -268 AUTHORIZING REVISION TO THE CLASS SPECIFICATION
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT
2001 -269 AUTHORIZING A CERTAIN CLASSIFICATION RANGE AND
SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
TRAINEE
2001 -270 AMENDING THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM FOR
ELIGIBLE, ACTIVE EMPLOYEES
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2001 -271 AFFIRMING PERSONNEL SELECTION PROCEDURES
2001 -272 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
BETSY STRAUSS FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
2001 -273 AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF DEEDS WITH CODDING
ENTERPRISES, C.L.P., (RE: LAND SWAP FOR PURPOSES
OF COSTCO FACILITY) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE DEED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
2001 -274 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED TO COSTCO
WHOLESALE CORPORATION, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION
(COSTCO)(SALE OF A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY,
A.P. NO. 143 - 040 -095 AND 143 - 040 -098, FOR A
COSTCO WHOLESALE FACILITY)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
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9. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Mackenzie and
City Attorney Strauss shared brief comments on the
draft ordinance provided to the Council in the
agenda packets. The City Attorney responded to
Council inquiries, and Councilmembers shared their
perspectives on the matter.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember
Reilly, a motion was made to direct the City Attorney to
review the ordinance and present it for Council action at
the first Council meeting in January, 2002. A FRIENDLY
AMENDMENT was made by Councilmember Reilly, and accepted
by the maker of the motion, to place a two -year sunset
clause in the ordinance. Said motion FAILED 2 -3 with
Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and
Spiro dissenting.
10. CABLE TV MATTERS - CONSIDERATION OF AT &T CABLE TV AND
BROADBAND SERVICES PROVIDED IN ROHNERT PARK, CUSTOMER
SERVICE ISSUES, AND REQUESTS, COMPLAINTS,
COMMENDATIONS, AND FEEDBACK SOLICITED FROM ROHNERT
PARK SUBSCRIBERS:
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Management Analyst Fogle gave an overview of the
staff report provided to Council in the agenda
packets. City Attorney Strauss and Management
Analyst Fogle responded to Council questions, and
Councilmembers expressed their concerns with the
AT &T Cable TV matter.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public
Hearing at 9:16 p.m.
1. Peter A.Tscherneff, Rohnert Park resident, was called
forward by Mayor Mackenzie. No one responded.
2. Dave Buchholz, 903 Hudis Street, was recognized and
noted that he had filled out a complaint form. He gave
a detailed account of his efforts to get a simple
channel block fixed and receive a credit for it. In
his efforts to contact local customer service, he noted
how, over the course of a week, he spent a great deal
of time on hold or speaking to various customer agents
in Arizona, Washington, and Idaho. He expressed his
frustration that a communications company had made the
task of setting up a brief repair appointment so
difficult, and he noted that he had been informed that
in order to get the above - mentioned credit, he would
have to initiate the process all over again.
3. Malina and Eddie Saiz 7186 Gravenstein Highway, were
recognized and noted that they are from The Satellite
Guy, a business in Cotati. They explained the benefits
of satellite t.v. as a viable option to cable t.v.,
including a variety of ways to purchase a satellite
set -up, the availability of local channels, Internet
access, and 30 premium channels. Furthermore, they
discussed the benefits of smaller local satellite shops
which use local installers and are more readily
available to serve their customers.
4. Vicki Vidak- Martinez, Rohnert Park City Councilmember,
was recognized and shared two stories involving AT &T.
She indicated that it took her daughter over two
months to switch cable from one residence to another
residence in a different neighborhood. She also
explained her personal difficulties in getting cable
for a homebound elderly lady.
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S. Leslie Ann Fong, Director of Local Government
Affairs & Franchising for AT &T for the North Bay, and
Deb Padia, Customer Care Specialist for the North Bay,
were recognized and indicated that AT &T has tried to
be responsive to the concerns of the City by meeting
with City staff and Councilmembers and providing
updates on the progress of system upgrades for the
City as well as improved customer service. They
noted that it has been a challenging year for AT &T
and that the company will continue to help the
customer as quickly as possible. Furthermore, they
apologized for the inconvenience that Mr. Buchholz
had endured in trying to get his problem resolved
with AT &T.
At this time, Ms. Fong and Ms. Padia responded to
Council inquiries about the poor quality of customer
service, the lack of options for AT &T subscribers, the
failure of AT &T staff to adequately listen and respond to
the City's mounting concerns, the lack of a local
presence for AT &T in Sonoma County, and the failure of
corporate officers of AT &T to come before the Council
to address the matter with the City. Ms. Fong indicated
that an influx of capital funding next year may be used
to upgrade the City's system; that steps have been taken
to improve customer service; and that AT &T's web site has
been improved to provide market - specific information.
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:51 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED that Ms. Fong provide the names of
senior corporate managers at AT &T for more direct
and effective communication between the City and
AT &T regarding the various issues, particularly
the possibility of approving a system upgrade for
Rohnert Park in AT &T's next budget cycle.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 9:55 p.m.
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(1) to DIRECT the COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE on
Telecommunications to meet with Ms. Fong, Ms. Padia, and
their direct supervisors to discuss the issues in January,
2002; and (2) to have the Subcommittee report back to the
Council with recommendations on areas that need to be
addressed further. City Attorney Strauss noted that the
legal issues will be discussed in closed session.
Ms. Fong agreed to bring the highest level of
representation from AT &T, specifically the Vice President
of Finance, to the meeting with the Subcommittee and staff
in January, 2002.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 10:00 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council
at approximately 10:05 p.m. with all of
the Councilmembers present.
11. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING -
CONST_DERATION OF EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE FUNDING A COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR FOR THE ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief
overview of the staff report. Fire Commander
Cassel was on hand to respond to any Council
inquiries.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public
Hearing at 10:06 p.m. There being no members of the
public wishing to speak on this matter at this time,
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at
10:06 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -275 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
RECEIVED TO CONTINUE FUNDING A COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR FOR THE ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -275 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
12. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
No. 674 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 267 AND TITLE 13 OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SEWER
SYSTEM REGULATIONS (SEWER USE ORDINANCE)
No. 675 REVISING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.30, PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION AND
FEES
No. 676 ADDING CHAPTER 17.68, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
PROCEDURE, TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Ordinance Nos. 674, 675, and 676
were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
13. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - CONSIDERATION OF 5 -YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2001 -2006, AND
APPROVING PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 -02:
1. Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry DISTRIBUTED
a handout for the PowerPoint presentation of the
staff report, entitled, "Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program Budget - 2001 -2006: A Living
Document." Director Barry then responded to Council
questions following the presentation.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to turn in
their CIP Prioritization lists at the first
Council meeting in January, 2002.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -276 ADOPTING THE 5 -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET FOR 2001 -2006, AND APPROVING PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 -02
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -276 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED. Council CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to send
commendations to the senior managers and administrative
staff who worked diligently on the CIP document.
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14. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS:
1. General Plan Committee - Information on meeting of
December 10, 2001: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
and Mayor Mackenzie summarized the contents of the
staff report and solicited Council input on various
matters per the meeting as follows:
(1) Discussion of a process for considering projects
that significantly vary from current programs:
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of
incorporating two options as outlined in the
staff report and giving the applicant the option
to have a General Plan Subcommittee provide
feedback for their proposal prior to processing
the project proposal through the Planning
Commission and City Council as required. Vice
Mayor Flores CONCURRED with Council's DIRECTION
TO AGENDIZE the matter of a General Plan
Subcommittee for the first Council meeting in
January, 2002.
(2)Discussion of the Growth Management Ordinance
and Housing Unit Allocations: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez summarized the matter and noted
that the sewer trunk line is a major issue on
the eastern side of town.
(3)Discussion of the Spanos proposal for multi-
family residential west of the freeway:
Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding
the challenge of retaining business on the
west side of town, the affordable housing and
zoning issues related to the proposal, and the
lack of public services on the west side.
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that said concerns
will be conveyed to the applicant in future
meetings.
(4)Discussion of the Southeast Specific Plan:
Council discussed their concerns regarding the
size of a mixed use development, the viability
and location of a park, and the disposition
of the industrial portion of the plan.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez noted that the
applicant is willing to do a market study.
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2. Response letter from California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) on City's
Housing Element - Approval with conditions: City
Attorney Strauss gave a brief overview of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets,
and she outlined the staff recommendations. Mayor
Mackenzie commended staff for their efforts in
acquiring the H.C.D. certification of the City's
Housing Element.
15. HOUSING LEGISLATION /WIGGINS - ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENT (ABAG) NUMBERS:
*City Attorney Report: City Attorney Strauss referred
Councilmembers to her report provided in the agenda
packets. No questions were raised at this time.
17. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
*Council review of terms to expire December 31, 2001:
Mayor Mackenzie referred Councilmembers to the staff
report provided in the agenda packets. Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to inform the commissioners,
committee, and board members that the expiration of
their terms will extend from December 31, 2001, to
the first Council meeting in January.
18. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS, IF ANY:
1. Economic Development Subcommittee: Councilmember Spiro
reported that due to the address by Joe Nation followed
by the Airport presentation, the Subcommittee will
reschedule a meeting with local major employers in the
near future. Mayor Mackenzie thanked Councilmembers
Spiro and Vidak- Martinez for working with Assistant
City Manager Donley on the Economic Development
Subcommittee.
19. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Train Station location recommendation and consideration
of formal notification to SMART:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that he will be at the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority (SCTA) meeting tomorrow, at
which time governance issues relating to the
Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) will be discussed.
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A. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report.
B. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmember Reilly
SUGGESTED that a rail station be considered at
some future time as an option at the proposed site.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to approve the train station
location as recommended by staff and to formally notify
SMART was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. 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:
1. 2001 Annual League of California Cities Conference
Sacramento Convention Center December 18 -20, 2001:
City Attorney Strauss indicated that she will be
attending the conference, which had originally been
scheduled for September 12, 2001.
2. Concurrence to cancel December 25th City Council
meeting due to holiday: Council CONCURRED to
cancel the City Council meeting on December 25, 2001,
due to the holiday.
3. Other informational items, if any:
A. Ticket refund: Councilmember Spiro indicated
that she was unable to attend a recent conference
in Atlanta and that she has refunded the City the
cost of her ticket and expense money.
B. Garage conversions /Parking Exemption requests: At
the suggestion of Councilmember Spiro, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE, under "Matters from /for
Council" at the next Council meeting, the topics of
a Planning Commission review and discussion of
garage conversions and parking exemption requests.
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22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
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1. Rohnert Park Homeless - Status Report: Assistant
City Manager Donley shared the contents of the staff
report provided to the Council in the agenda
packets.
2. 2001 Founder's Day Celebration Evaluation: City
Manager Netter referred Council to the staff report.
Council commended staff for the thorough report.
3. Sonoma County Workforce Housing Study Administrative
Draft: City Manager Netter briefly summarized the
staff report, and he noted that the draft will be
brought back to the full Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association at the January 10, 2002, meeting here in
Rohnert Park at the Doubletree Hotel.
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
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 11:15 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
J e Mackenzie, /
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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