2002/01/22 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT
CONCURRENT MEETINGS
BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES
January 22, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park
for the City Council, Community Development Commission,
Rohnert Park Financing Authority, and the Rohnert
Park District met this date for a work session open to
the public to discuss the budget. The work session
commenced at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the City Offices,
Conference Room, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Mackenzie, Reilly and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Spiro; and
Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None.
Councilmember Reilly ARRIVED at 5:28 p.m. due to the
commute.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, Assistant City Manager Donley, City
Engineer Gaffney, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, Recreation Director Barry, Finance
Director Lipitz, Personnel Manager Robbins, Director of
Public Safety Bullard, Public Works Manager Stephens,
City Attorney Strauss, Personnel Manager Robbins, Fire
Commander Cassel, and Building Official Braun.
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ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA:
The Council acknowledged the City Manager /Clerk's report
on the posting of the meeting's agenda.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law,
the Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a
comment may do so at this time, limited to 3 -5 minutes
per appearance with a 30- minute limit. No members of the
public came forward to speak.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND /OR ACTION:
I. BUDGET MATTERS:
1. SIX -MONTH BUDGET REVIEW TO DECEMBER 31, 2001:
and
2. SHORT- AND LONG -TERM REVENUE OPTIONS -- REVIEW PRIOR
AND NEW LISTS:
City Manager Netter and Finance Director Lipitz
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a variety of documents regarding
the budget, including the following: Financial Results -
Revenues, December 31, 2001, packet; December 31, 2001,
Revenue Reports packet; December 31, 2001, Expenditure
Report packet; 2001 -02 General Fund Budget; 2001 -02
Budget Reserves; Current Annual Under - Funding FY 01 -02;
Costco proceeds; CDC Bond Proceeds, and Factors
Contributing to Expense Increase. Staff responded to
Council inquiries. Council discussion centered around
several topics, including the staffing of City
departments, a review of Community Promotion funds,
the retirement fund, and property taxes. Mayor Flores
noted that staff will be preparing an analysis on the
Wine Center.
*FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak- Martinez inquired
how long the City would remain solvent if the City does
not make any significant cuts or receive a large infusion
of money. Finance.Director Lipitz indicated three years.
*CORRECTION ABOVE roan M CZ y Counc3.3 —meeting: Per Counciimener Vic -Mar Inez a lion underlined)
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT the CITY MANAGER to prepare
a list of budget recommendations for Council consideration
at the next Council meeting on February 12, 2002.
BRIEF RECESS:
A brief recess was taken from 6:25 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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3. FIRE SERVICE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT 02 -03 AND FUTURE
OPTIONS:
Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed the documents
entitled, "Proposed Public Safety /General Fund Revenue
Enhancement Timeline." Fire Commander Cassel and City
Attorney Strauss responded to Council questions.
Council CONCURRED to authorize Option 1, increase Parcel
Tax from $25 /parcel to $75 /parcel, as outlined in the
document entitled "Staff Proposal: Budget Fiscal Year
2002 -2003 and Beyond - Long -Term Options." Furthermore,
Mayor Flores DIRECTED Councilmembers to convey their
recommendations or questions regarding other taxes,
such as the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) or the
Admissions Tax, to City Manager Netter or Finance
Director Lipitz.
4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION /ACTION:
Vice Mayor Spiro REQUESTED an analysis of the revenues
brought in to the City from Crushers' Stadium.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez suggested that the City
Manager work closely with the City Attorney in
putting together a budget proposal.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Flores asked if any members of the public would
like to share comments. No one responded.
III. COUNCIL DISCUSSION /ACTION:
As noted above.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the work session at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
January 22, 2002
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
7:30 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at
7:33 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Mackenzie, Reilly, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Spiro; and
Mayor Flores
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, Associate Planner
Bendorff, and Fire Commander Cassel.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss Budget Matters.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 7:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
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LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Las Casitas et al. v. City of Rohnert Park:
Mediation in progress.
2. Possible litigation, one case: Nothing to report.
Mayor Flores noted that three taxes will be reviewed
by the Council at the Executive Session in February.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Potential Sale of City Property: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JANUARY 8, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings Minutes of January 8, 2002, were
vivTAidiiiOUSLY APPRO V ED AS L2"W" TIED .
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
* Councilmember Reilly INDICATED a communication for
"Matters from /for Council."
*Vice Mayor Spiro INDICATED two communications for
later in the meeting.
*INFORMATIONAL NOTE: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
reported that she attended the recent Sonoma County
Fire Chiefs' Association Installation luncheon, at
which time Rohnert Park's Fire Inspector, Corey
Busch, was awarded the Quinlan Award for her
extensive contributions to fire prevention locally
and /or in the community as a whole. Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to send a letter of congratulations
to Fire Inspector Busch for her efforts and
achievement.
4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores called forward any youth in the community
interested in addressing the Council. No youth of the
community responded.
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5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Travis Tabares:
ASI Representative Tabares was not present this
evening due to winter /semester break at SSU.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: None.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Bill Comstock for Sonoma County Tourism Program -
Proposal to create a business improvement area to fund
the Sonoma County Tourism Program: Mr. Comstock,
member of the Sonoma County Lodging Association and the
Sonoma County Tourism Program, gave a brief overview of
of the proposal the Lodging Association has before the
County Board of Supervisors for a business improvement
district /assessment to be used solely for funding of
countywide tourism marketing and public relations.
*Council Discussion /Direction: Mr. Comstock responded
to Council inquiries, and, upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to send a letter to
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, expressing the
City's support for the concept proposed by the Sonoma
County Tourism Program regarding a business
improvement area, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law,
The Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a
comment may do so at this time, limited to 3 -5 minutes per
appearance, with a 30- minute limit.
1. Albert Perron, 4.736 Fairway Drive, was recognized and
thanked staff for responding to the broken wastewater
line problem on Fairway Drive. Furthermore, he
requested that the loading zone at the Callinan
Fitness Center be repainted and a "No Parking" sign
added to ensure the safety of everyone who uses the gym
and to allow passage of emergency vehicles.
Council CONCURRED (1) to thank City staff for their
efforts in responding to the broken pipe problem on
Fairway Drive, and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to review and
respond to the loading zone issue at the Sports Center.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions about
the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained
in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor
signified removal of one Consent Calendar item for further
discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -19 per City
Manager Netter'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
$1,616,494.33
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$96,586.34
ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
NOVEMBER 30, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -11 HONORING CLIFFORD JAMES ESTRADA, CORPORAL,
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, IN RECOGNITION OF
SERVICE IN CURRENT U.S. CONFLICT
2002 -12 ACCEPTING EASEMENT CORRECTION DEED FROM CHEVRON
U.S.A., INC.
2002 -13 ACCEPTTNC4 TRAFPFTr RTC1NAT. MATNTRT%TANCF! V..Z0gr..MVMV
DEED FROM THE SPANOS CORPORATION
2002 -14 ACCEPTING STORM DRAIN EASEMENT DEED FROM THE
SPANOS CORPORATION
2002 -15 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN QUITCLAIM DEED FOR
STORM DRAIN TO THE SPANOS CORPORATION
2002 -16 VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY, ROHNERT PARK
EXPRESSWAY (KISCO)
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2002 -17 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE
ROHNERT PARK WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
1999/2000
2002 -18 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING JOINT AGREEMENT FOR
AUTOMATIC AID FIRE SERVICES WITH RANCHO ADOBE
FIRE DISTRICT
APPROVAL TO ENDORSE THE MOVEMENT AND ACT TO LEAVE NO CHILD
BEHIND (5.940 /H.R. 1990)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of
Resolution No. 2002 -19, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise
outlined on the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -19 AWARD OF CONTRACT, BENECIA PARK YOUTH CENTER
ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 1998 -04
City Manager Netter discussed staff's recommendation to
award the project at $240,000 with a request to grant
staff flexibility in negotiating additional work from
the contractor.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -19 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS (1) to award the bid
at $240,000 and (2) to grant the City Manager flexibility
in negotiating additional work for the project with the
contractor.
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9. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2002 -20 ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY ORDER OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2002 -03 PROJECT
APPLICATIONS
City Manager Netter and Assistant City Manager Donley
shared the contents of the staff report and responded to
Council inquiries.
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -20 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF (1) to
keep the Sidewalk Access Ramp Program, Phase III,
as the first priority and (2) to exercise their
discretion in determining the second and third
priorities.
10. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
Mayor Flores noted that both staff reports and
presentations by the developers will be done first,
followed by a Public Hearing for both preliminary
specific plans.
1. File No. PL2001- 077SP: Van Norden Logan.
Consideration of a preliminary specific plan for the
Northeast area, which includes properties located
within the area bounded by "G" Section to the north,
the Rohnert Park Urban Growth Boundary to the east,
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045 - 261 -001). This preliminary specific plan
includes areas designated on the City's General Plan
for Rural Estate Residential, Low Density
Residential, Medium Density Residential, High
Density Residential, Parks, and Open Space uses.
a. Staff Report: Associate Planner Bendorff
summarized the contents of the staff report, and
Van Norden Logan and the land planner, Greg
Randall, discussed further details about the
Northeast Area preliminary specific plan;
and
2. File No. PL2001- 084SP: Kevin Pohlson /University
District, LLC. Consideration of a preliminary
specific plan for the University District, which
includes properties located within the area bounded
by Keiser Avenue to the north, the Rohnert Park
Urban Growth Boundary to the east, Rohnert Park
Expressway and the Copeland Creek to the south, and
the existing Rohnert Park City Limits and Snyder
Lane to the west (APN 045- 253 -007, -009 to -012,
-018; 045 - 262 -001, -002, -003, -004; 047 - 131 -019,
-024 to -027). This preliminary specific plan
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includes areas designated on the City's General Plan
for Rural Estate Residential, Low Density
Residential, Medium Density Residential, High
Density Residential, Mixed Use, and Park uses.
a. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman reviewed
the contents of the staff report provided to the
Council in the agenda packets. Representatives
from Brookfield Homes - John Ryan, Kevin Pohlson,
and David Janes - DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a
presentation overview for the University District
LLC and a diagram of a Rohnert Park Expressway
section.
At this time, Mayor Flores called for Council comments and
questions of staff and developers. Highlights of said
comments /questions for both preliminary specific plans
included the following:
*Future of Rohnert Park Expressway: Major
thoroughfare or pedestrian- friendly boulevard;
*Affordable housing for Sonoma State students and
faculty, as well as for the general public;
*Adequate park dedication;
*Impact of the creek setbacks;
*One -way streets as described in the General Plan;
*Ability to amend the General Plan;
*Per the Northeast Plan, concerns over the expansion
of Eleanor Avenue, parking, the northern strip, and
the lack of park land around the plan;
*One -way streets on either side of a linear park or
creek;
*Connectivity between SSU, the University District, and
the future Green Music Center;
*Focus on Class I bike paths and pedestrian paths.
Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter of the
correlation of Sonoma State staff /student housing with
the General Plan for Sonoma State University, and to
DIRECT STAFF to report back on said topic at the next
Council meeting.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 9:35 p.m.
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1. Alexander Krassovsky, 1559 Gretchen Court, was
recognized and expressed his opposition to the
Northeast preliminary specific plan, specifically
the impact of the 200 -foot setback on the residents
of southern G Section. He outlined the efforts of
several G- Section residents since 1998 to maintain
that land for a park, a sports area, or an arboretum,
and he noted that the City should maintain the
200 -foot setback as a modicum of separation between
southern G- Section and the Northeast Specific Plan.
2. Rick Luttmann 917 Dorine Avenue, was recognized and
noted that he has been a member of the Sonoma State
faculty since 1970. He noted his general support for
the University District preliminary specific plan, and
he called attention to some issues: Sewer capacity,
traffic congestion, types of jobs available in this
area, and specifically, lack of integration between SSU
and the City. He expressed support for using land
adjacent to SSU to develop a college -town atmosphere
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faculty housing shortage.
3. David Jackson 1451 Keiser Avenue Santa Rosa, was
recognized and spoke to a number of issues regarding
the Northeast preliminary specific plan, notably the
increased traffic on Keiser Avenue. He also raised the
issues of increased school capacity and the impact of
the development on local wildlife. Finally, he
expressed support for leaving Expressway as a
thoroughfare.
4. Brian Turner, 6543 Lichau Road, was recognized and
expressed support for the University District
preliminary specific plan as responsive to the General
Plan. He recommended increasing the residential
integration and the creek buffers, minimizing creek
crossings and commercial, and maximizing affordable
workforce housing. For the Northeast preliminary
specific plan, he recommended mixing up the uses around
the high- density core. Finally, he noted his support
for avoiding General Plan amendments.
There being no more members of the public desiring to
speak on this matter, Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public
Hearing at 10 :02 p.m.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to extend the
meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at 10:02 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Flores
called for Council comments. Councilmembers
reiterated earlier comments and shared final
thoughts. Highlights included the following:
Councilmember Reilly:
*Supports uniform creek setbacks;
*Does not support front yards being used as part of
a setback;
*Undecided on the bike lanes on the east side;
*Does not support making numerous amendments to the
General Plan;
*Supports SSU housing in that area as a top priority.
*,CORRECTION ABOVE from 2 12 02 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Reilly (addition underlined}
Vice Mayor Spiro:
*Wants information from the Department of Public
Safety and Sonoma State as to the impact of traffic
from the Green Music Center on the local neighborhoods
and pedestrian safety.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Wants information regarding the impact of traffic
from the Green Music Center;
*Supports continued work on both projects.
Councilmember Mackenzie:
*Supports continued dialogue between SSU and the
University District to work together to link SSU
with the mixed use district envisioned with the
proposed plaza;
*Rohnert Park Expressway should be a boulevard to
capture its intended use;
*Supports connectivity with pedestrian and bike
paths;
*Re- examine the far eastern part of the Northeast
Specific Plan area;
*Address the issues of phasing;
*General Plan amendments - not to be taken lightly.
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Mayor Flores:
*Both plans provide amenities for current and new
residents;
*Supports attention to quality of life and thorough
traffic planning, particularly with Rohnert
Park Expressway and its integration with the Green
Music Center.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 10:16 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 10:25 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
11. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS FOR VACANCIES AND /OR
TERMS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2001:
1. Bicycle Advisory Committee: Councilmember Reilly
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meeting.
In order to fill the vacancy due to Christopher Costello's
resignation, Mayor Flores instructed any interested
members of the public to contact City Hall.
2. Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Council
UNANIMOUSLY AFFIRMED the appointment of Larry Esparza
as Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination to fill
the vacancy due to Michael Muchmore's lack of interest
in re- appointment, for a two -year term to expire
December 31, 2003.
12. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Consideration of forming a General Plan
Implementation Oversight Subcommittee and
establishing its role:
Council Discussion /Action: Staff responded to
Council questions, and Councilmembers shared their
perspectives on the matter.
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Resolution for Consideration:
2002 -21 ESTABLISHING A GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -21 was
APPROVED 3 -2 with Vice Mayor *fie Spiro and
Councilmember Reilly dissenting.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 2/12/02 Council mtg: Per Vice Mayor Spiro (deletion lined out /add'n underlined)
Mayor Flores APPOINTED Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez to serve on the General Plan
Implementation Oversight Committee.
FOR THE RECORD, Vice Mayor Spiro noted that every
Councilmember should have a fair chance at serving
on the General Plan Implementation Oversight
Subcommittee, not just the two Councilmembers that
worked on the subcommittee. Furthermore, she added
that if that rationale were used for all committees,
the same Councilmembers would serve on a committee
simply because things never change.
2. Process for considering projects that var
significantly from current programs and policies -
Consideration of General Plan Subcommittee to
provide feedback to applicant for their proposal
prior to processing the project proposal through
the Planning Commission and City Council:
Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers
shared their perspectives, and staff responded to
Council inquiries. Council CONCURRED that the
action taken in Item 1 Under Agenda Item 12,
passage of Resolution 2002 -21 and its Exhibit 1,
entitled "General Plan Implementation Tasks,"
covers consideration of a General Plan
Subcommittee as outlined above in Item 2.
3. Status Report on General Plan Implementation:
Provided in Council packets for INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY.
4. Other, if any: None.
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13. BUDGET MATTERS - RESULTS OF JANUARY 22, 2002, WORK
SESSION FOR SIX -MONTH BUDGET REVIEW AND SHORT- &
LONG -TERM REVENUE OPTIONS:
Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter
reported that staff has received directions from
Council to bring back information for formal
consideration at the February 12, 2002, Council
meeting.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mavors' & Councilmembers' Association, January 10,
2002, meeting: Mayor Flores reported that the main
speaker discussed Greenhouse gases and global
warming, and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez INDICATED
that she would bring back a proposal for
consideration by the Council to join an
organization of cities throughout the States, and
other foreign countries as well, to work together
to reduce the effects of global wrarming.
2. Economic Development Committee, January 16, 2002,
meeting: Vice Mayor Spiro and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez reported on the meeting and discussed
three goals of the committee: (1) To improve the
responsiveness of City staff and to provide high
quality services; (2) To focus on tourism and
hospitality, particularly the Green Music Center;
and (3) To review the City Center Development
Plan. Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE
on two matters: (1) To have the Economic Development
Subcommittee review the structure and goals of
Council committees and recommend which ones should
be compressed; and (2) To DIRECT STAFF to schedule
a workshop on the matter of staff response.
3. Consider establishing a Wine & Visitors Center
Ad Hoc Committee:
Council Discussion /Action: Council CONCURRED with
the suggestion of Mayor Flores to allow the Economic
Development Subcommittee to review the issue of
establishing a Wine & Visitors Center Ad Hoc
Committee.
4. Other, if any: None.
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a. Senior Citizens' Commission: Mayor Flores
indicated that he attended the meeting this
past week, and he ANNOUNCED the All- You - Can -Eat
Superbowl Party at the Senior Center at 2:00 p.m.
on February 3, 2002.
b. Commission on Youth & Families (COYF):
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported that
COYF will be making a presentation to the Council
regarding their goals and possible name change,
as well as their ongoing efforts to develop a
preschool at Rancho Feliz to serve the residents.
15. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
January 14, 2002, meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie
reported on several matters: (1) His election as
SCTA Chairperson; (2) Preparations to engage in
examination of transportation funding issues over
the next number of months; (3) Next Executive
Committee meeting on March 18, 2002, to discuss
funding measures.
2. Other, if an v: None.
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
*Vice Mayor Spiro, per the letter from SSU President
Arminana: Vice Mayor Spiro recommended a response
from the City. Mayor Flores stated that he would
raise the issue of the land use plan for the
proposed University District at a joint meeting
between the City and SSU in the near future.
17. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Parking Ordinance Review: Council CONCURRED TO
DEFER this item.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 22, 2002 Page(14)
2. Other informational items, if any:
a. Employee Appreciation Day, February 1, 2002:
Councilmember Reilly noted that he may be out
of town on business.
b. Traffic Enforcement Matters: At the suggestion
of Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE said issue under "Matters from /for
Council" for an upcoming Council meeting.
c. Use of current library: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE the use of the current library once
it is vacated under "Matters from /for Council"
for an upcoming Council meeting.
d. Flushing with Recycled Water: Vice Mayor Spiro
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED an article from
Estuary magazine entitled, "Flush with Recycled
L L i L
Water." She recommended that stazi review ME--
article and consider flushing the new City Hall
with recycled water.
18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Information on first meeting with SSU and City of
Cotati regarding Joint Emergency Preparedness:
City Manager Netter referred Council to the
staff report from Assistant City Manager Donley
regarding the January 16, 2002, meeting with
representatives from the City of Rohnert Park,
City of Cotati, Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School
District, and Sonoma State University to discuss
cooperat- lon T..; th wr)r nriArA i o n s _
2. Sonoma County Workforce Housing Linkage Fee Study -
Draft Re ort - U date and Worksho scheduled for
February 12, 2002, City Council meeting:
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. L.A.F.C.O. hearing: City Attorney Strauss
reminded Council that the L.A.F.C.O. hearing
is scheduled for February 6, 2002, at
2:00 p.m.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 22, 2002 Page(15)
19. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Flores called forward any members
of the public wishing to speak. No one responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:04 p.m.
(11)1p�
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
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Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority