2002/02/12 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT
CONCURRENT MEETINGS WORK SESSION MINUTES
for
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY (SCWA)
NEW WATER SUPPLY DRAFT AGREEMENT
February 12, 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 Sonoma County Water Agency
(SCWA) New Water Supply Draft Agreement. 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 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie, Reilly and
Vidak- Martinez; and Mayor Flores
Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Spiro
Councilmember Reilly ARRIVED at 5:20 p.m. due to the
commute.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Engineer Gaffney, City Attorney
Strauss, and Public Works Manager Stephens.
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.
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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:
Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) New Water Supply Draft.
Agreement: Council review and consideration to provide
input to the Water Advisory Committee in the drafting
of a new water supply agreement:
1. Water Agreement Draft Vision Statement: City
Manager Netter made brief opening comments, and
City Engineer Gaffney gave an overview of the
Water Agreement Draft Vision Statement provided to
Council in the work session packets.
Council Discussion /Action: Council and staff
reviewed and discussed the Draft Vision Statement
paragraph by paragraph. Highlights and suggestions
for the Draft Vision Statement are as follows:
Opening Paragraph: CONCURRENCE TO REPLACE THE PHRASE
"a reliable water supply and a healthy
environment" with "a reliable and
safe watershed."
Item 1: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 2: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 3: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 4: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
T_t_e_m 5! CONCURRENCE TO ADD THE PHRASE "related
to the costs and benefits derived" at
the end of the sentence.
Item 6: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 7: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 8: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 9: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
Item 10: CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT.
2. Water Agreement Items to Consider: City
Engineer Gaffney gave an overview of the Water
Agreement Items to Consider provided to Council
in the work session packets.
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Council Discussion /Action: Council reviewed
certain Items to Consider, with highlights and
suggestions as follows:
Item 11 under "Watershed Management ":
Councilmember Reilly: Suggestion to better define
the impact of Rohnert Park on the watershed and to
focus on keeping control of mechanisms related
thereto.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Discussion about the
impact of the lower Russian River population on
the river and the need for said population to
assume its fair share in the new agreement.
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 11.
Item 12 under "Watershed Management ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 12.
Item 20 under "Recycled Water ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 20.
Item 21 under "Recycled Water ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 21.
Item 22 under "Agreement Governance":
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Suggestion to have
representatives of environmental and /or regional
interests speak during unscheduled public
appearances rather than sitting as non - voting
participants on the Water Advisory Committee (WAC).
Councilmember Mackenzie: Support for keeping said
representatives as non - voting members on WAC.
Mayor Flores: Suggestion to replace the word
"non- voting" with "informal."
Councilmember Reilly: Inquiry as to how the
environmental and /or regional representatives will be
selected to participate on WAC.
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 22 by a vote of 3 -1 with
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez dissenting.
Item 23 under "Agreement Governance ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 23.
Item 25 under "Financing and Cost Allocations ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 25.
Item 35 under "Ground Water ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 35.
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Item 36 under "Ground Water ":
CONCURRENCE TO SUPPORT Item 36.
Due to time constraints, Mayor Flores DIRECTED Council
to review and prepare a list of specific items to
consider from the 56 -Item list and to turn said list
in to staff. City Engineer Gaffney specifically
recommended a review of Item Nos. 48, 50, and 53.
Furthermore, Mayor Flores indicated that each
Councilmember's list will be tallied by staff and
reviewed at the next Council meeting on February 26,
2002, in timely preparation for the Water Advisory
Committee meeting on March 4, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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City of Rohnert Park
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
February 12, 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
6:30 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
6:48 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, City Engineer
Gaffney, Public Works Manager Stephens, Finance Director
Lipitz, Building Official Braun, Management Analyst
Fogle, and Director Public Safety Bullard.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA)
New Water Supply Draft Agreement.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores 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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LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Possible litigation; three cases: Nothing to
report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
BUDGET WORK SESSION - JANUARY 22, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JANUARY 22, 2002
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Budget Work Session
Minutes of January 22, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings Minutes of January 22, 2002, were
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED:
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Budget Work Session
Minutes, page 2, third paragraph: As part of
Council discussion, add the following paragraph:
"FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
inquired how long the City would remain solvent
if the City does not make anv sianifir_ant rut-..q nr
receive a large infusion of money; Finance Director
Lipitz indicated three years.
* Councilmember Reilly, Regular Concurrent Meetings
Minutes, page 9, under " Councilmember Reilly ":
add an asterisk as follows, " *Supports SSU housing in
that area as a top priority."
*Vice Mayor Spiro, Regular Concurrent Meetings Minutes,
page 11, first paragraph: amend "Spire" to "Spiro."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
V ice riayo Spiro- re-au tram a letter aistri..outea
to staff and Council this evening and ATTACHED TO THE
ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES. She expressed her regrets
as she resigned from the Council, effective March 31,
2002. She indicated that an opportunity has arisen
to join her husband and family together in one
household outside of Sonoma County, and she conveyed
her sincere thanks to Council, staff, and the Rohnert
Park citizenry for her many experiences in public
office.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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Councilmembers expressed their regrets and thanks
likewise to Vice Mayor Spiro, and they wished her
the very best in her future pursuits.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS:
1. Mid -Year Review of Youth Leadership of Rohnert
Park by Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development
( SCAYD) Representatives Pamela Madden Employment
Services Coordinator, and Kecia Kaiser, Prevention
Coordinator: Ms. Madden and Ms. Kaiser gave a
brief update on the Youth Leadership of Rohnert
Park program, and they DISTRIBUTED a photo from
the December 5, 2002, edition of The Community
Voice of Councilmember Mackenzie, then Mayor
Mackenzie, participating in a discussion with
the Youth Leaders of Rohnert Park and S.C.A.Y.D.
facilitators.
2. Recognizing Youth Representative: Junior Mark
Stablein, Community Service Committee /24 -Hour
Relay Steering Committee:
*Youth Report /Comments, if any: Highlights of the
Youth Report included the following:
(1) DISTRIBUTION of the most recent issue of
The Catamount;
(2) Thanks to Council for the Youth Leadership
badges;
(3) Update and description of the 24 -Hour Relay
event - next meeting February 19 at SCAYD
office;
(4) Update on RCHS basketball and spring sports;
(5) School play, "The Crucible," on February 15 -16,
22 -23, at 8:00 p.m.
3. 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:
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(1) Thanks to Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
for letting ASI reps come to meetings;
(2) ASI elections coming up this spring;
(3) DISTRIBUTION of multi - document packet,
including The Star, NewsBytes, Center for
Performing Arts at SSU calendar, and Black
History Month calendar;
(4) Blood Drive at SSU, February 13, 14, 10 -2 p.m.;
(5) U.F.O. lecture, February 21, at SSU at 7 p.m.;
(6) Natalie Merchant, March 24 at the Luther
Burbank Center for the Arts, tickets at SSU;
(7) Dallas Black Dance Theater at Spreckels,
February 15 at 8 p.m.;
(8) Update on recent SSU Hall of Fame inductees;
(9) Thanks to Vice Mayor Spiro for all of her
work on the Council.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Community Outreach for Youth & Families (COYF)
Commission:
a. Presentation on future goals and objectives:
Members of the Community Outreach for Youth &
Families Commission (COYF) DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED an outline of their Strategic Planning
Goals, including among other things support for
childcare providers, after - school programs for
elementary -aged children, and high school
violence prevention programs. The COYF
representatives invited members of the public to
come share ideas at their regular meeting on the
second.Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the
Department of Public Safety conference room.
b. Requesting Council consideration of proposed
ordinance amendment to chanae name of Commission
to "Families and Children Commission ": Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter of a name
change for COYF as an action item at the next
meeting.
Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED
to refer COYF's Strategic Planning Goals to staff
for review, with the various action items under
each goal highlighted with directions back to COYF
to proceed with the goals as approved.
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Councilmember Reilly made two REQUESTS: (1) To have the
COYF Strategic Goals ready for Council review by the *end
of last meeting in March; (2) To obtain copies of the
youth and family element section is the General Plan of
Santa Rosa and Petaluma.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 2/26/02 Council mtg: Per Vice Mayor Spiro (deletion lined out /add'n underlined)
2. Lew Kuehm - Procedural proposal for "A Rohnert Park
City Song ": Mr. Kuehm requested Council
consideration to allow him to form a committee to
study the feasibility of a city song.
Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED 3 -2
to AGENDIZE the matter of a city song as an action
item at the next Council meeting. Councilmembers
Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez were the dissenting
votes.
3. Draft Report of the Sonoma County Jobs /Housing
Linkage Fee Study:
Presentation of major findings and recommendations
of the Study by Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.:
Walter Kieser from Economic & Planning Systems,
Inc., gave a brief overview of the major findings
and recommendations of the study, which analyzed
the opportunity to increase funding for affordable
housing through the adoption of a jobs /housing
linkage fee schedule. Mr. Kieser responded to
Council questions.
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. Charles Kitchen 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was
recognized and DISTRIBUTED an article entitled,
"Harding Golf Course, The 'Conceptual Plan' ". He
touched on various topics, starting with a look at
last year's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
the City and an inquiry as to whether the City ever
places a ceiling on its spending. He discussed the
difficulty senior residents are having with the present
golf rates, and he referred to the above -named article.
He questioned the nearly $250,000 that the City spends
on commercial promotion, and he thanked Vice Mayor
Spiro for her efforts on the golf course committee.
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2. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, was recognized in the
audience and REQUESTED an update from City Attorney
Strauss and her attempt to get clarification from
Cal O.S.H.A. regarding his proposed noise ordinance.
City Attorney Strauss INDICATED that she has not
heard back from Cal O.S.H.A. and that she will
follow -up with a memo to them.
3. Iry Sutlev, P.O. Box 174 Glen Ellen, was recognized
and expressed his satisfaction with the mediation over
the issues of the City seal and the invocation.
However, he discussed ongoing problems with religious
signs on various City property. He also touched on
the issue of the Department of Public Safety's
chaplaincy program, and he noted that he will be
challenging that matter on a countywide basis. He
cited relevant California codes pertaining to
separation of church and state, and he urged the
City and the Council to take control and end these
practices.
4. Ann Zimmer, 932 Danbeck Avenue Santa Rosa, was
recognized and expressed her support for an impact
fee in an effort to create more affordable housing.
She described her background as a worker in the
State's Jobs - for -All program, as well as a volunteer
with the City's Youth & Family Services. She noted
that she has counselled many families of low income
who have been greatly impacted by the growth of
business and jobs in Sonoma County. She encouraged
the City to pursue all options to create affordable
housing as an economic necessity.
5. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was recognized
and REQUESTED a copy of the settlement agreement
between the City and Iry Sutley. He urged the City
to hold its ground with Mr. Sutley in the
separation -of- church - and -state matters which Mr. Sutley
continues to raise. He outlined his ten years of
experience as a chaplain with Rohnert Park's Department
of Public Safety, and he noted that the Department has
never excluded anyone of any religion. He explained
his support for only minor modifications to the City
seal, and he again urged the Council to stand up to
the issues Mr. Sutley raises.
Mayor Flores indicated to Mr. Worthington that the
legal documents he submitted to the Council were reviewed
and studied by the Council.
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6. Nick Stewart, Santa Rosa from Burbank Housing, was
recognized and thanked the Council for its
consideration of the Jobs /Housing Linkage Fee Study.
He commended the City for its past cooperative action
on significant housing issues. He gave a brief
update on the Housing Leadership Coalition, as well as
activities working towards the creation of a housing
trust as referenced in the Linkage Study.
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 8:42 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 8:55 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
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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 several Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution Nos. 2002 -26
and 2002 -30 per Councilmember Reilly's recommendation;
Resolution No. 2002 -22 per Vice Mayor Spiro's
recommendation; Resolution No. 2002 -23 per
Councilmember Mackenzie's recommendation; and Items E,
F, and G per Councilmember Reilly's recommendation.
A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,129,676.03
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$590,823.64
C. 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
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D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2002 -24 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NEW AND NEW
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE SPORTS AND FITNESS
CENTER
2002 -25 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MECHO SHADES FOR
THE NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
2002 -27 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH MUNIFINANCIAL FOR CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE SERVICES
2002 -28 AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN
PART -TIME RECREATION POSITIONS
2002 -29 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH THE SPANOS CORPORATION FOR USE
OF REAL LICENSED PREMISES
2002 =31 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF NICOLE HOLZ \RE. ALLEGED
DAMAGE TO AUTO AS RESULT OF FLOODING FROM
FAULTY CITY DRAIN)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of
Resolution Nos. 2002 -22, 2002 -23, 2002 -26, 2002 -30, and
Items E, F, and G, the Consent Calendar as otherwise
outlined on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -22 AWARD OF CONTRACT, ROHNERT PARK RAILROAD
CROSSINGS, PROJECT NO. 1995 -07
Vice Mayor Spiro thanked City Engineer Gaffney for seeing
this project through to the end.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -22 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -23 AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND /OR DISPOSAL OF
MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 -2003
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Councilmember Mackenzie encouraged the City to consider
the purchase of low - emission /zero- emission vehicles for
certain functions in the City in future activities.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -23 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -26 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, ROHNERT PARK CITY HALL, PROJECT
NO. 1999 -03
Councilmember Reilly noted his lack of support for the
City Hall project. Councilmembers shared their
perspectives.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -26 was
APPROVED 3 -2 with Vice Mayor Spiro and Councilmember
Reilly dissenting.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -30 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM DEED TO
THE SPANOS CORPORATION FOR PORTION OF A.P.
NO. 143 - 300 -024
Councilmember Reilly asked for clarification regarding
this resolution, and City Manager Netter and City
Engineer Gaffney responded. Councilmember Reilly
SUGGESTED that more background information be placed
on the summary page of said resolution.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Mayor Flores, Resolution 2002 -30 was APPROVED 4 -1 with
Councilmember Mackenzie dissenting.
Items for Consideration:
E. APPROVING DONATION OF A SPORTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP ($375
VALUE) AND SUMMER SEASON FAMILY POOL MEMBERSHIP ($240
VALUE) FOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S 16TH ANNUAL
"SHARING OF THE GREEN AUCTION," MARCH 9, 2002
and
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F. APPROVING PROJECT GRADUATION REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
FEES FOR USE OF SPORTS CENTER FOR JUNE 14, 2002
ANNUAL EVENT
and
G. APPROVING CONTRIBUTION OF $350 FOR ANNUAL RANCHO COTATE
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET
ON MAY 2, 2002
Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED that Council revisit Items
E, F, and G after a discussion of Item 10, "Budget
Matters," and specifically community promotion funds.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez made a MOTION that Council
approve Items E, F, and G on the Consent Calendar, and
Mayor Flores seconded the motion. Said motion was
APPROVED 3 -2 with Vice Mayor Spiro and Councilmember
Reilly dissenting. Discussion of the motion included
Councilmember Reilly and Vice Mayor Spiro's request to
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on the agenda, as well as their support for Items E, F,
and G.
FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Flores stated that there was
sympathy for full Council support in the content of the
motion for Items E, F, and G on the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Spiro noted that in her 14 years on the
Council, the Council has always adhered to Robert's Rules
of Order, and that any change in that policy should be
agendized for a full Council discussion.
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9. PRESENTATION OF 2000 -2001 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORTS BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS MACIAS, GINI &
COMPANY AND CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and Management Letter
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Transportation Development Act
_(TDA) Fund
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Agreed -Upon Procedures Report for
the Appropriations Limit Calculation
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Independent Auditor's
Report
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY Independent Auditor's
Report
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*ROHNERT PARK HOUSING FINANCING AUTHORITY Independent
Auditor's Report
Finance Director Lipitz deferred to David Bullock,
Manager at Macias, Gini & Company, who shared brief
comments about the audit report and responded to
Council questions and comments.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion was made to
concurrently accept the 2000 -2001 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Reports. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Council discussion included Councilmember Reilly's
highlight of the following sentence from page 1 -1 of
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, under
"Economic Condition and Outlook ": "The economic condition
and outlook of the City has been steadily improving since
the recession that started during the early part of 1990."
10. BUDGET MATTERS:
1. Budget Fiscal Year 2001 -02:
a. Update and staff recommendations for amendment to
2001 -02 appropriations: Finance Director Lipitz
gave a Power Point presentation for "Fiscal Year
2001 -02 Six -Month Budget Review" with an outline
provided in the agenda packets, and she responded
to Council comments and questions.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Vice Mayor 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.
b. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers shared
their perspectives on the FY 01 -02 six -month
review.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -32 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 2001 -02 APPROPRIATIONS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, Resolution 2002 -32 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
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2. Community Development Commission Tax Allocation Bond
Fund:
a. Review of proposed chancres for use of proceeds -
staff recommendation: Finance Director Lipitz
and City Manager Netter shared brief comments on
this matter.
b. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -33 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE 1999 TAX ALLOCATION
BOND PROCEEDS TO FUND THE BALANCE OF THE MAGNOLIA
POOL, PROJECT
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spiro, Resolution 2002 -33 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
3. Budget Fiscal Year 2002 -03: City Manager Netter
indicated that this matter would be brought back
in a comprehensive presentation at the next Council
meeting on February 26, 2002. He directed Council
to consider the revenue enhancement options, and he
responded to Council questions related thereto.
a. Beginnincr Balances - Where we begin:
and
b. Summary of New Projected Revenues:
and
c. Revenue Enhancement Options:
*Utility User Tax for Telephone/
TP1 R(- nmmiini nai- i nnc nnl v
*Public Safety General Tax
*Fire Services Assessment
d. Council Discussion /Direction /Action: DEFERRED.
4. Review of Budget Calendar & Format of Future Budget
Discussions:
Council Discussion /Action: Mayor Flores directed
Council to the "Budget Calendar," and he indicated
that he would be meeting with City Manager Netter to
set up a tentative calendar for Council review of
budget. Council CONCURRED on a workshop format for
future budget discussions.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 12, 2002 Page(13)
11. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS -
CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION AND /OR APPOINTMENTS FOR
VACANCIES OF TWO -YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31,
2002:
1. Bicycle Advisory Committee:
*To fill VACANCY due to the resignation of
Christopher Costello on 10/09/01
Councilmember Reilly stated that he would continue to try
to contact two current applicants, and he ASKED that any
interested members of the public contact City Hall.
2. Planning Commission:
*Accepting resignation of David Hardy on 01/24/02
*To fill VACANCY due to the above resignation
Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED that staff send a letter
to Mr. Hardy to commend him for his years of service on
the Planning Commission. He DIRECTED STAFF to advertise
the position on the Planning Commission, and he asked that
individuals with some knowledge of planning apply.
12. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. SSU Student /Faculty Housing /General Plan
requirements: City Manager Netter gave a brief
summary of Planning Director Kaufman's staff report.
Mayor *11ae enz ^ Flores called forward a member of
the public wishing to speak on this matter.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 2/26/02 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Mackenzie
(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
1. Larry Schlereth, 1638 Deer Run, Santa Rosa, of Sonoma
State University, Vice President Administration and
Finance, was recognized and discussed how important it
is to SSU to obtain land adjacent to SSU and control its
development in order to maintain long -term affordable
housing for the faculty and students. He outlined the
numerous challenges SSU faces in terms of recruiting
100 -150 new faculty members over the next 10 -15 years.
He also discussed the integration challenges that the
proposed University District will have with SSU in
terms of affordable housing for the faculty /students.
He stated that SSU has made an offer to Brookfield
Homes to work towards more affordable housing, and he
noted that SSU may be faced with the alternative of
looking at other parcels in the community.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 12, 2002 Page(14)
Councilmembers shared their perspectives on the SSU
University District affordable housing matter, and
Mr. Schlereth responded to Council questions. Mayor
Flores noted that he and staff will be meeting with
SSU President Arminana and his senior managers on
Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at which time this matter,
among other things, will be raised.
2. Results of LAFCO meeting on February 2, 2002:
Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez shared
the contents of the staff report provided in the
agenda packets. They noted that the City will be
able to expand its sphere -of- influence as requested,
and City Manager Netter indicated that a letter
responding to LAFCO about the City's source of
water will be sent tomorrow. Council thanked staff
for its diligent work on this LAFCO issue.
3. Other, if any: None.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, Board of
Directors, February 7, 2002, meeting: Vice Mayor
Spiro reported on the meeting, particularly the
discussions about the proposed TOT tax and the
AT &T Broadband negotiations.
2. Economic Development on Wine Center /City Center
Plan, February 8, 2002, meeting: Vice Mayor Spiro
and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared the report,
with the following highlights: (1) Decision to have
staff talk to the Winery Association and find out
what their plans are for the Wine Center; (2)
Discussion about the need to hire a professional
to review the development gap between what the
*City Center community plan was and what the market
will allow; and (3) Vice Mayor Spiro's concern about
members of the public coming before more than one
Council committee with their concerns, and the
SUGGESTION to address the implications of that
possibility at a later date.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 2/26/02 Council meeting: Per Councilmember Vidak - Martinez (add'n underlined)
3. Executive Committee, February 4, 2002 meeting:
Mayor Flores gave a brief update on the Projects
Report as follows: (1) Library - on schedule to
open in August 2002; (2) City Hall - bids go out
next month for 14 -month construction period; (3)
Willows Course ready for play this spring.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 12, 2002 Page(15)
4. Cable TV, January 23, 2002, meeting: Councilmember
Mackenzie reported on the following matters: (1)
AT &T increase in the number of telephone service
representatives; (2) AT &T expectation to have
national transfer agreement with Comcast by this
summer; (3) Discussion with AT &T Vice President
Witherington about Rohnert Park's concerns with
service; and (4) Formal notification to AT &T of
default /lesser service with regard to aspects of the
franchise agreement with the City
5. Other, if any: None.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
* Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that he attended
the Miss Sonoma County contest on February 9 at
Spreckels Center and that he invited the winner
to participate in the Founders' Day Parade and the
40th Anniversary of the City's incorporation. He
requested that staff be DIRECTED to send a formal
invitation to the Miss Sonoma County organization.
*City Manager Netter called attention to the following
communications:
No. 16 Sonoma County Tourism Program - Appointment
of Council representative to Investors'
Committee and request to make presentation
to Council in March: INFORMATION ONLY.
No. 20 Agricultural Preservation & Open Space
District - Application for small farm
project: Notice to Council to be aware of
this matter as some residents have issues
with it.
No. 30 Association of Bay Area Governments -
Status of Bay Area Housing Element Updates:
Notification to Council that of the nine
Bay Area counties, only three Housing
Elements, including Rohnert Park's,
have been approved - INFORMATION ONLY.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 12, 2002 Page(16)
15. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Use of current Library when vacated: At the
suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter for a Council
meeting in March, 2002. City Manager Netter
noted that the City is awaiting some appraisals,
including one for the current library building.
2. Traffic Enforcement: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE
for the second Council meeting in March the matter
of what the Department of Public Safety's traffic
enforcement program currently is and its direction/
plans for the future.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Reilly stated that
he would have been supportive of Items E, F, and
G on the Consent Calendar had the rniinr-il b,-en
sympathetic enough to postpone it until after
the Item 10 "Budget Matters" discussion.
b. Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that he will
not be able to attend the March 12 Council
meeting, as well as the March 20th meeting with
SSU, due to work - related commitments.
c. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez indicated that she
will not be able to attend the March 12 Council
meeting.
16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. City Manager & Assistant City Manager attendance at
City Managers' Department League of California
Cities meeting, February 13 -15 2002, San Diego:
INFORMATIONAL ONLY. City Manager Netter noted that
they will discuss the budget and the AT &T matters
in particular.
2. City Logo /Seal - Process for development of new:
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to come back
with a variety of options, ranging from modified
traditional to upgraded, for Council to consider.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 12, 2002 Page(17)
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Japanese Garden: City Manager Netter
encouraged Council to check out the recently
completed Japanese Garden at the Community
Center. At the suggestion of Councilmember
Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF
to take a digital photo of the Japanese
Garden and send it to the Mayor of our Sister
City of Hashimoto.
b. State fiscal issues update: City Manager Netter
indicated that a comprehensive report on fiscal
issues related to the State will be brought to
the Council for review at the next Council meeting
on February 26, 2002.
17. 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 11:12 p.m.
Katy Leonard, Armando Flores,
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
'ity of
ROHNERT
P A R K
City Council
Armando F. Flores
Mayor
Linda Spiro
Vice Mayor
Jake Mackenzie
James J. Reilly, Jr.
Vicki Vidak- Martinez
Councilmembers
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February 12, 2002
Dear Colleagues,
For the past fifteen months my husband and I have maintained two
households. It has been an experiment not without its challenges. We
decided to do this as the prelude to a quality of life change we anticipated for
our future.
Joseph D. Netter Our "future" arrived much sooner than we expected. I am joining my husband
City Manager
permanently and will be leaving Sonoma County, and the Rohnert Park City
Council on March 31, 2002.
You may ask, "Why did she run for reelection this last time ?" A very valid
question. At the time of the election, the quality of life opportunity, which has
currently become available to us, was an unknown.
For those of you who know me well, and what "family" means to me, this will
probably not come as a surprise. Even still, I want to thank all of you for the
experience of a lifetime.
I will look back on my years in Public Office with pride and a sense of
accomplishment. It has been a tremendous privilege to serve with all of you.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES
Warm regards,
Linda Spiro
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