2002/02/26 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
BUDGET WORK SESSION
February 26, 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 5:31 p.m. due to the
commute.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Finance Director
Lipitz, City Engineer Gaffney, Public Works Manager
Stephens, Recreation Director Barry, Fire Commander
Cassel, Director Public Safety Bullard, Planning and
Community Development Director Kaufman, Personnel
Manager Robbins, Management Analyst Fogle, Engineering
Technician Pedroncelli, Building Secretary Brashears, and
Assistant City Manager Donley.
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(2 )
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.
I. BUDGET MATTERS:
1. Review Amendment to 2001 -02 Appropriations:
(Adopted 2/12/02 by Resolution No. 2002 -32)
City Manager Netter reviewed the contents of
Resolution 2002 -32.
Council discussion ensued, and staff responded to
Council inquiries and comments. *Vie-e Mayor Flores
clarified the funding mechanisms for the new library,
M Pool, the new City Hall, and the Performing Arts
Center reader sign. Councilmember Mackenzie noted that
no monies from the General Fund have been spent on the
old City Hall. Vice Mayor Spiro referred Council to
1998 budget projections /pro- active plan documents for
the City.
*,CORRECTION ABOVE from 3/12/02 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Flores (deletion lined out)
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED a
breakdown of the savings from consolidation of City Hall
and City services. Finance Director Lipitz indicated
that she has the hreakdown fi mires and that- -,-hp I.Ti 1 1
make copies of said document.
2. Budget Fiscal Year 2002 -03:
a. Review Decision Flow- Chart: City Manager Netter
reviewed the Decision Flow Chart provided to
Council, and he asked for Council input.
Councilmembers shared their perspectives and suggestions,
and staff responded thereto. Council discussion centered
around a variety of issues, including the following
highlights:
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority / Rohnert Park District
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(3 )
*VM: REQUEST for clarification of the difference
between a "service" and a "program."
*VM: Volunteers represent an expense.
*JM: Have any City departments used this flow chart
model?
*AF: All programs are worthwhile; Are we looking to
reduce programs or eliminate them?
*VM: Reference to the Values /Vision Mission Statement
key value, "Serving Our Community Together ";
SUGGESTION to look at cuts in terms of value to
customers; REQUEST to see top management in the
cuts, as well as compression of the administrative
functions /departments if possible. Finance
Director Lipitz asked for a copy of the key
value document.
*LS: How many programs are being replaced by duplicate
programs?
*JM: SUGGESTION to examine City government and the
number of full -time employees from management to
staff.
*VM: Reiteration to look from top management down to
staff level.
*LS: SUGGESTION to consider contracting out fire
services.
b. Review Department Expense Reductions: City
Manager Netter referred Council to the "Proposed
Expenditures Reductions FY 2002 -03" document,
and each department head reviewed their
recommendations.
Highlights of Council discussion /recommendations included
the following:
City Government: *LS: Council should take part in the
cuts too.
Public Safety: *AF: Clarification of availability of
help at DPS counter during
after - hours.
*AF: Review cuts in terms of function/
program cost and then review
personnel.
Public Works: *JM: What services are essential to the
City?
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority /Rohnert Park District
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(4 )
Recreation: Recreation Director Barry DISTRIBUTED
and REVIEWED a document entitled, "Impacts
of Proposed Department Budget Cuts for
F/Y 2002 -03." Furthermore, he REQUESTED
that Council start to consider which pools
to keep open and then make a timely decision
so that staff can make the necessary
preparations and notifications.
*VM: Why no closure of M Pool?
*LS: SUGGESTION to keep one pool open for
rental to groups.
*AF: Clarification as to how long it takes
to open a pool after it has been
closed.
*LS: SUGGESTION to use solar blankets on
the pools.
*City Manager Netter: Recommendation to
close two pools and find a non - profit
organization to take over operation of
a pool on a case -by -case basis.
*AF: SUGGESTION that one pool be opened for
The Vision Teen Center one day /evening
per week /month.
*LS: REQUEST of the Recreation Department
that all Councilmembers be invited to
events such as the Fishing Derby and
Easter Egg Hunt.
c. Projected Shortfall: City Manager Netter
reviewed the "Projected Shortfall" document.
Council discussion centered around the marketing plan for
the Reader Board for the Performing Arts Center. Mayor
Flores D I RE CTED STAFF to bring a report on the progress
of the marketing plan to Council, and Assistant City
Manager Donley indicated that said marketing plan would
come before the Council prior to the approval of a bid.
Furthermore, staff noted that the PAC reader sign may be
up in time for next season.
d. Revenue Enhancement Options:
*Utility Use Tax for Telephone /Telecommunications
Only
*Public Safety General Tax
*Fire Services Assessment
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority /Rohnert Park District
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(5 )
City Manager Netter reviewed the Revenue Enhancement
Program Options as outlined in the staff report, and
Assistant City Manager Donley reported that staff has
been talking to pollsters about the options.
e. Validation of Existing City Taxes: City Manager
Netter shared brief comments on the existing
City taxes.
Council discussion included the following highlights:
*VM: FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
indicated that she would like to see the City
maximize the revenue - generating opportunities
available to it; that she would like to talk
about other ways to make money besides deep
cuts and ballot measures; and that raising
property taxes and putting Redevelopment money
to work are two suggestions.
*JM: What else, besides Costco, is being considered
to boost the 2002 -03 budget?
*AF: Several economic development opportunities will
come about with the Green Music Center.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public were invited to speak at this time.
No one responded.
III. COUNCIL DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /ACTION:
Mayor Flores offered all members of the public present at
the work session copies of the budget documents. City
Manager Netter recommended that Council begin to consider
the closure of some aquatics programs. Council CONCURRED
TO AGENDIZE the matter of pool staffing for the next
Council agenda. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to include on a preliminary basis the department
head cuts for the Fiscal Year Budget 2002 -03.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the work session at approximately 6:56 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 / Rohnert Park District
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
February 26, 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
7:00 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
7:10 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 meeti : City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, and City Engineer Gaffney.
WORK SESSION:
A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss Budget Matters.
1. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY DRAFT AGREEMENT WORK
SESSION - FEBRUARY 12, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - FEBRUARY 12, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Sonoma County Water Agency
Draft Agreement Work Session Minutes of February 12, 2002,
were APPROVED AS SUBMITTED 4 -0 with Vice Mayor Spiro
abstaining.
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(2 )
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Regular Concurrent
City Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2002, were
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED:
*Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Page 14, Item 13,
No. 2, under (2), add the words "City Center"
before "community plan" for clarification.
*Vice Mayor Spiro: Page 5, Item 6, No. 1, third
paragraph under Item b, replace "end of March"
with "last Council meeting in March."
*Councilmember Mackenzie: Page 13, Item 12, first
paragraph, amend "Mayor Mackenzie" to read "Mayor
Flores."
2. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
*Councilmember Mackenzie: One item to add under
"Matters from /for Council."
*Mayor Flores: One item to add under "Matters from/
for Council" regarding a communication from
Ms. Stephanie Bodi.
*Councilmember Reilly: One item to add under "Matters
from /for Council" regarding the back rent issue.
3. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores invited any youth in the audience to address
the Council. No one responded.
4. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Pr�rnrrnj din J q.TT AST RPrprP- PntatlZTP TratTi a Tabares:
ASI vRepresentative Tabares was recognized.
2. SSU ASI Report /Comments, if any: ASI Representative
Tabares reported on several events /issues, with
highlights including the following:
(1) DISTRIBUTION of The Star and NewsBytes;
(2) Selection of new SSU mascot, the Seawolves,
effective fall, 2002; DISTRIBUTION of
communication entitled, "SSU Names New Athletic
Mascot ";
(3) Sports update.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
S
February 26, 2002 g e(3
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
*Gary Young, President, and Shelly Scott, Vice
President Rohnert Park Association for the Arts
SAFTA) - Update:
1. Enhancement of the arts for all ages in Rohnert
Park area:
and
2. Visiting the AFTA website: Mr. Young DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED AFTA Thoughts, the official newsletter
for the Rohnert Park Association for the Arts, and
a copy of the AFTA Budget Report. Mr. Young
updated the Council as to how AFTA uses the funds
it receives from the City and as to the various
activities AFTA fosters, ranging from the Community
Band to the Student Community Talent Show.
6. 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. Loy C Rayos, 4759 Fairway Drive, was recognized and
expressed his desire to be considered for the Council
position to be vacated by Vice Mayor Spiro at the end
of March. He referred Council to a letter he had
written and sent to each of them, and he stated that
the Council and the community would benefit from his
knowledge and his experience in public service.
2. Martin Tucker, 137 Pardue Playa, was recognized and
DISTRIBUTED copies of his rent statements for his
home in Rancho Grande, as well as a copy of a letter
from the Park Manager at Rancho Grande Mobile Home
Community, both of which are ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL
SET OF MINUTES. He expressed his grave concern over
the indication on the rental bills and in the letter
that he and his elderly wife may owe $18,438 in back
rent to the Rancho Grande Park owners. He noted how
many residents in the park are widows, and he strongly
encouraged the Council to support the overlay district.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(4 )
3. Heloie Flair, 180 Valley Village, was recognized and
addressed the need for affordable housing in Rohnert
Park. She discussed how Chapter 17.70 in the
Municipal Code postpones and dilutes the duty of
developers to provide affordable housing, particularly
for firefighters, police, and other essential
personnel to the City. She also noted how developers
and park owners lose their perspective as they do not
live in Rohnert Park and spend their money here.
7. 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 three Consent Calendar item for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -37
per Mayor Flores' recommendation, and Resolution Nos.
2002 -42 and 2002 -44 per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez'
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
$969,272.50
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$5,470.49
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
DECEMBER 31, 2001, CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
!W-WrOM ;611
2002 -34 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE II,
PROJECT NO. 2001 -01
2002 -35 APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 004 -M TO
ADMINISTERING AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT
NO. 04 -5379 (CAMINO COLEGIO RECONSTRUCTION)
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(5 )
2002 -36 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, CAMINO COLEGIO RECONSTRUCTION,
PROJECT NO. 2000 -03
2002 -38 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, TRAFFIC
SIGNALS 2000, PROJECT NO. 2000 -15
2002 -39 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION,
WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION MODIFICATION, PROJECT
NO. 2000 -04
2002 -40 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND
FIXTURES FOR THE NEW LIBRARY THROUGH
UTILIZATION OF GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
2002 -41 AUTHORIZING THE CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN A
CONTRACT WITH THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FOR
BUSINESS LICENSE DATA
2002 -43 APPROVING AN AMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
LIST AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE
PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
2002 -45 APPROVING PROPOSITION 13 WATER CONSERVATION
OUTLAY GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR)
TO IMPLEMENT THE WATER METER RETROFIT PROJECT
2002 -46 REJECTING THE INSUFFICIENT CLAIM OF RAZO FAMILY
(RE. ALLEGED PERSONAL INJURIES BY POLICE)
E. APPROVING CONTRIBUTION OF A SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER SEASON PASS TO THE ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE SILENT AUCTION HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS
ANNUAL SPRING BUSINESS SHOWCASE, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -01 AMENDING THE OWNER- OCCUPIED HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM DESIGN TO INCREASE LOAN
AMOUNTS FOR LOW - AND MODERATE- INCOME RESIDENTS
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(6 )
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spiro, with the exception of Resolution Nos.
2002 -37, 2002 -42, and 2002 -44, the Consent Calendar, as
otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -37 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER
TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, JAPANESE GARDEN,
PROJECT NO. 2000 -14
Mayor Flores noted that there will be additional plants
added to the garden and that the dedication is being
planned. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF (1) to send
a letter of thanks to Ms. Becky Rishe; and (2) to get
an identification of the various trees in the garden.
Upon MOTION by Mayor Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor
Spiro, Resolution 2002 -37 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -42 APPROVING A TRAFFIC STUDY CONSULTANT LIST AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE PREPARATION OF
TRAFFIC STUDIES
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez asked staff for clarification
of the selection process for the traffic consultants, and
she reiterated Council's decision to have the developers
select the consultant they wish to use from the list with
the City having the veto power.
i%JI.Lb CiCi ie z - bUp Gl M.LW" y oulilllelwer Vidak- 11GLrt il , sel=A -d y
Vice Mayor Spiro, Resolution 2002 -42 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to modify the
language in the resolution to reflect the developers'
ability to choose the traffic consultant from the list
with the City having the veto power.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -44 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING REVISION TO THE
STREETS BUDGET IN THE 2001 -02 CITY BUDGET
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(7 )
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez asked for clarification of
the proposed traffic - calming measures as mentioned in
Item 8 in the resolution. City Engineer Gaffney
indicated that said measures include street bumps,
restriping of streets, and construction of raised
islands.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spiro, Resolution 2002 -44 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
*************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
8. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. 2001 -059 - Consideration of establishing a
Mobile Home Park Overlay District (MHP) and adequacy
of a Negative Declaration for the project:
a. Staff Report: Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
City Attorney Strauss discussed the legal risk
to the City in adopting this ordinance and
responded to Council inquiries about tying the
ordinance into the Housing Element, as well as
inquiries about legal action against American
Canyon's overlay district.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 7:52 p.m.
1. Len Carlson Rancho Grande, was recognized and noted
that he is the president of Rancho Grande Mobile Home
Park Association, as well as the President of the
Rohnert Park Manufactured Home Association. He
discussed the ongoing threats from park owners
regarding the overlay district, and he indicated that
he would investigate the letter sent to some residents
of Rancho Grande regarding back rent. He stated that
American Canyon's overlay district has been instituted,
but not challenged to this date. Finally, he asked the
Council to help put an end to harassment from the
owners, and he encouraged Council to protect affordable
housing and the citizens of Rohnert Park by voting in
support of the overlay district.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(8 )
2. Janet Woodruff, Rancho Verde, was recognized and
and discussed the overlay district. In terms of
ordinance language, she suggested replacing the
term "mobilehome" with the term "mobilehome/
manufactured home," and the term "caretaker's
quarters" with the term "resident management quarters."
She also touched on park conversions, development
standards, minimum front yard setbacks, utilities,
legal nonconforming uses, and the need to take power
back from the State. Finally, she urged the City to
take control of the problems in the mobilehome parks.
At the request of Mayor Flores, Ms. Woodruff SUBMITTED
a typed copy of her presentation to the Council. Mayor
Flores CLOSED the PUBLIC HEARING at 8 :06 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers
shared their perspectives, and Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez outlined the various steps Council
and staff have taken to push forward the
Mobile Home Park Overlay District ordinance.
Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -47 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN
ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 17.21, MHP MOBILE HOME
PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Vice
Mayor Spiro, Resolution for Adoption 2002 -47 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to
make the following language amendments:
/ -i ) rL, ,.,ge i'mob; l eh i� +-.. ,d "mol ; '1 ehome /
1I L.110.11yG lllV 1.1.1..1. G 11V tllC VV read lttV 1j J.
11VltlG�
manufactured home";
(2) Chance "caretaker's quarters" to "resident
manager quarters." LL
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 678 ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.21, MHP
MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Ordinance for
Introduction 678 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(9 )
RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a recess at
approximately 8:17 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at
approximately 8:20 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
8. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: [Continued]
2. File No. PL2001- 057UP /SR - Consideration of Greg
LeDoux application for a use permit and site plan
and architectural review for a proposed 96 -unit
apartment project and a self storage facility on an
approximately 8.41 -acre property located on the
westerly side of Commerce Boulevard at Professional
Center Drive (APN 143 - 340 -020) and adequacy of a
Negative Declaration for the project:
a. Staff Report: City Manager Netter reported that
staff's recommendation was for a continuance of
said matter to the Council meeting on March 26,
2002. On advice of counsel, there was no staff
report.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:22 p.m. There being no members of
the public desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at
8:23 p.m. and CONTINUED the Public Hearing to
March 26, 2002, with Council CONCURRENCE.
c. Council Discussion /Action:
Continue Public Hearing to March 26, 2002,
�en
Resolution for Consideration:
2002 - CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING
A USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 96 APARTMENT
UNITS AND A SELF STORAGE FACILITY ON AN 8.41 -
ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF
COMMERCE BOULEVARD AT PROFESSIONAL CENTER DRIVE
(APN 143 - 340 -020) (GREG LeDOUX)
Council CONCURRED to continue the matter of Mr. LeDoux's
application to the Council meeting of March 26, 2002.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(10)
3. File No. 2001 -074 -1 - Consideration of an
Ordinance adding Chapter 17.70, Housing Trust Fund
and Inclusionary /In -Lieu Fee Requirements, to the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code, which includes
previous approval certifying a Negative Declaration
for same:
a. Staff Report: City Manager Netter stated that a
letter requesting a continuance for more review
time has been received from the applicant. Vice
Mayor Spiro REQUESTED that the February 26, 2002,
letter from the Department of Housing and
Community Development, pertaining to inclusionary
housing, be sent to the applicant.
b. Public Comments: None.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Council CONCURRED
TO CONTINUE the matter of the proposed
ordinance to the Council meeting on March 26,
2002.
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 677 ADDING CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 17.70, HOUSING TRUST FUND AND
INCLUSIONARY /IN -LIEU FEE REQUIREMENTS
No action taken; matter CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 2002,
Council meeting.
9. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS -
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS FOR VACANCIES OF
TWO -YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002:
R;rvrlP A(3vi.ory Committee:
*To fill VACANCY due to the resignation of
Christopher Costello on 10/09/01
Councilmember Reilly stated that he has been trying to
call the applicants, and he ASKED that said applicants
contact City Hall or contact him directly. Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the Bicycle Advisory Committee
appointment for the March 10, 2002, Council meeting.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
February 26, 2002
2. Planning Commission:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
Page (11)
*To fill VACANCY due to resignation of
David Hardy on 1/24/02
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he hopes to have
talked to the interested applicants by the time of the
March 26, 2002, Council meeting. He noted that he
would not be present for the March 12, 2002, Council
meeting.
3. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:
*Accepting letter of resignation from
E'Lane Bielecki
Council CONCURRED with Mayor Flores' recommendation to
accept the resignation of Ms. Bielecki. Mayor Flores
thanked Ms. Bielecki for her years of service on the
commission, and he noted that he would be sending her
a letter of appreciation. Furthermore, the Mayor
ASKED that any individuals interested in serving on the
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission contact City Hall
or write to him.
10. COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR YOUTH & FAMILY COMMISSION
(COYF) MATTERS:
1. Goals and Oblecti.ves - Consideration of approval:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared brief comments
on the work the commission put into outlining
the goals and objectives.
Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice
Mayor Spiro, a motion to accept the goals
established by the Commission on Youth and Families
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Proposal to change the name to "Families and
Children Commission" - Consideration of proposed
ordinance amendment to change name:
Council Discussion /Direction: A brief Council
discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to
introduce an ordinance amendment for the COYF name
change at the Council meeting on March 12, 2002,
and to schedule said ordinance for adoption for the
March 26, 2002, Council meeting.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(12)
11. PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF A "NEW ROHNERT PARK
CITY SONG10 COMMITTEE:
Council Discussion /Direction: Council discussion
concluded with a MOTION by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded
by Councilmember Reilly, to authorize Lew Kuehm to form
a five - member committee to work on creation of a
City song, with the understanding that no City staff
time and /or City funds shall be used for the project.
Said motion was APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez dissenting.
12. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY (SCWA) NEW WATER SUPPLY
DRAFT AGREEMENT:
*Water Agreement Items to Consider (Continued from
February 12, 2002, Work Session)
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared brief
background information, and City Engineer Gaffney
responded to additional Council input.
2. Council Discussion /Direction: Council CONCURRED
to DIRECT City Engineer Gaffney to submit at
Thursday's Water Advisory Committee workshop in
Petaluma (1) the comments of Council from the work
Session, (2) any additional appropriate information,
and (3) Councilmember Reilly's suggestion for
timely reporting of usage data, particularly in
cases of over usage. Councilmember Mackenzie noted
that he will be attending at least part of the WAC
workshop this Thursday in Petaluma.
13. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), _
February 25, 2002, meetina: Councilmember Mackenzie
reported on several matters from the meeting,
including the following: (1) Potential construction
delay of the Wilfred Avenue overpass of one to two
budget cycles, as of 2004 -05, due to federal
transportation budget issues; (2) GARVEE bond work
on track; and (3) Councilmember Mackenzie and
Suzanne Wilford, Executive Director of SCTA, will be
meeting with LAFCO next week to discuss the lead
role of SCTA in dealing with the City's
sphere -of- influence measures in front of LAFCO.
2. Other, if any: None.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(13)
14. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation_: City
Manager Netter referred Council to Planning Director
Kaufman's status report
2. Youth Elements for City of Petaluma and City of
Santa Rosa - INFORMATIONAL: Council discussion
included a SUGGESTION from Councilmember Reilly to
have staff consider adding a Youth Element to the
General Plan. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
RECOMMENDED that staff gather and review a variety
of successful Youth Elements from throughout the
State, as well as to have the newly renamed
Families and Children Commission review and comment
on said Youth Elements prior to a Council review.
3. Other, if any:
a. Rancho Adobe Fire District: City Attorney
Strauss reported that the Rancho Adobe Fire
Protection District will be meeting this
Thursday, and one of the items on their agenda
is the LAFCO consideration of Rohnert Park's
sphere -of- influence expansion. She noted that
staff will be unable to attend the meeting, and
she DISTRIBUTED and REVIEWED a letter sent to
the Fire District, explaining the City's position
on the matter and providing supplemental
information.
15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Library /Mural, February 26, 2002, meeting: Mayor
Flores reported on several matters as follows:
(1) Library construction on schedule; (2) Review of
the artist's modifications of various characters
depicted in the mural; (3) Review of the artist's
modifications to depict a multi - ethnic perspective
in the mural as requested by the committee.
Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED that people of the
ethnicities depicted in the mural be given a chance
to comment on the impact of the character depictions.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(14)
Mayor Flores DIRECTED STAFF (1) to leave the artist's
modified renditions in the Council chambers for one
week for review and input by any interested members
of the public; and (2) to call various organizations
such as the NAACP and the Chinese - American
Association to solicit their input as well.
2. Stadium Committee, February 22, 2002, meeting:
Councilmember Reilly and Mayor Flores.reported on
the following matters from their meeting: (1)
A request from the Crushers' owner for a two -year
notice as to whether the lease will be extended or
not prior to its expiration; (2) The need for
ongoing consideration of the Crushers' relationship
with the City, as well as the suggested partnership
with SSU; (3) Reduction to a five -team division;
(4) Request by the owner for the City to consider
minor repairs to the ballpark; and (5) Need for a
service contract to maintain the scoreboard.
City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the
scoreboard matter and indicated that he would come
back with a recommendation. He also noted that
staff will be meeting with the Crushers' owner
prior to the upcoming joint meeting with SSU.
Mayor Flores and Councilmember Reilly noted that
they would convey Council's concerns about the
scoreboard and the request for repairs to the
Crusher management staff.
3. Sonoma State Universitv (SSU) President's Cabinet
Joint meeting, March 20, 2002: Mayor Flores
DIRECTED Councilmembers unable to attend the meeting
to send a list of any items for consideration to
either himself or City Manager Netter prior to the
meeting.
4. Other, if any:
a. Meeting with SSU President Arminana: Mayor
Flores reported that he had a lunch meeting
with President Arminana today to discuss
SSU's desire to work in partnership with
Brookfield Homes to develop several acres
adjacent to SSU and to restore Copeland Creek.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(15)
16. BUDGET MATTERS - REVIEW RESULTS OF FEBRUARY 26, 2002,
BUDGET WORK SESSION, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF
FY 2002 -03 REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OPTIONS:
*Report Out /Action: City Manager Netter briefly
summarized Council's Work Session discussions
regarding staff's budget recommendations, proposed
department cutbacks, the push for economic
development, the desire for "top down" budget cuts
and maximizing the Redevelopment funds, and the
decision to proceed accordingly with the first
steps of staff's recommendations for the FY 2002 -03
budget. Mayor Flores noted that a poll will be
taken in the near future to determine the appropriate
revenue - enhancement option as a potential tax
measure on the November ballot.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
*Vice Mayor Spiro: City Attorney Strauss responded
to Vice Mayor Spiro's request for clarification as
to two communications regarding the Council vacancy.
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Item N, Board of
Supervisors' communication. Councilmember Vidak -
Martinez expressed her desire to apply for the
position as the Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association's representative to the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO). Furthermore,
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez DISTRIBUTED her letter
of interest for the position, and she requested
Council support. City Attorney Strauss clarified
matters surrounding the timeliness of an emergency
motion.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to declare
Council's support of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez'
application to serve as the LAFCO representative for
the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association as an
emergency item was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
February 26, 2002 Page(16)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spiro, a motion to support Councilmember Vidak®
Martinez' request to apply as the LAFCO representative
for the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, with directions to Mayor Flores to
vote for Councilmember Vidak- Martinez for the position.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Mackenzie stated at the
first Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meeting, he
was directed to vote for a certain Councilmember in a
LAFCO matter. Furthermore, he reiterated that Mayor
Flores has been directed to vote on this matter in
support of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez.
* Councilmember Vidak - Martinez: No. 18, letter from
Berean Baptist Church regarding repeated vandalism
of church sign with rocks placed by the City.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED that staff
look into this matter.
*Mayor Flores: No.. 4, 'letter from Stephanie Boai,
resident, regarding commendations for Public Works
staff. Mayor Flores concurred with Ms. Bodi's
commendations of Public Work's staff members
Walt Ryan, Steve Gossage, Mark Sharp, Larry Laffler,
Mike Bracewell, and Ron Pimentel, for their
dedicated work in repairing a broken water line.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
1. Lafferty Ranch /City of Petaluma /Open Space District
matter: At the suggestion of Councilmember
Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE
consideration of supporting a resolution regarding
i7..
�.11C tr �- c+ 71r) =..n
GC .«-. ai- tLL4. L. mi-. -- �T1A f!A
District, for the March 26, 2002, Council meeting.
2. Back Rent issues: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE
a discussion of back rent issues with the City
Attorney for the March 12, 2002, Council meeting.
19. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
*Memorandum reviewing procedure for filling City
Council vacancy
City Attorney Strauss shared the contents of her staff
report and responded to Council questions.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
February 26, 2002
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
Page(17)
1. Report on League of California Cities City Manager
Department Meeting February 13 -15, 2002: City
Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the meeting
and referred Council to the information provided in
the agenda packets.
2. State Budget Action Plan: Assistant City Manager
Donley reviewed the "Action Plan" document provided
to Council in the agenda packets.
3. Date Change for 2002 Founders' Day Parade,
September 28,2002: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
21. 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 9:42 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
-L(z Ov
PLEASE KEEP THIS LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
TILICKFRq rl.
5099 ;r�'•:'d�r Lane #9` 1
JAW 2002'
Rohriert F'arl,-- CA 9492E STATEMENT DATE:
IIIY�j P�Ci\ I1!I(t 4i'ls LVLSVV. --
T1 iC KER 9 ?1
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT '
PLEASE KEEP THIS LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
�R'ohiriert 099 Snydler L.ane 096
Park, CA 94928 FEB ` ���:`:
STATEMENT DATE:
SERVICE /RATE DATES METER READINGS USAGE MULTIPLIER BILLED AVERAGE USAGE SUMMARY OF CHARGES
FROM TO PRIOR PRESENT
WATE R
WATER
GAS 5 'S 1 ^ GAS 25.57
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC 5.03
RENT ^ ry 7' ry RENT 387.88
-- -
�GAS. Rate Change ELECTRIC: GOVT FEES 0.56
M.H.P.S. = 0.21 SERVICE 'CHARGE = 5.04
BASELINE 36.0 x 0.70440 = 25.36 C.E.R.C. FEE = 0.01 RENT CNIRL 0.53
101' LEGISLATED CREDIT = -0.51 OTHER 21.01
ENERGY SURCHARGE = 0.44 �� t5
OTHER FEES: $4.00 ANNUAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FEE.
$17.01 FIRE ASSESSMENT BENEFIT.
�c62 2
` l` - UTILITIES 3�,t
V V / ,7 (? l EE LEFT) CAP IMPROV 10.84
CAP. INPROV. :EXP 5131103 $0.59
fXP 5/31/08 $0.03
EXP 5/31113 33.10 PAST DUE
EXP 12/2005 36.44 CREDIT
EXP 11/10 $.27 EXP 11105 3.41 -- - - - - --
TOTAL DUE 833
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT
c� �
DATES
METER READINGS
USAGE
MULTIPLIER
BILLED
AVF.RAGEUSAGE
SUMMARY OF CHARGES
SERVICE /RATE
FROM
TO
PRIOR PRESENT
WATER
WATER
GAS
GiX
11/U ?;02
1c/� „07
4.58
:,
i_c
4q
Qt6
_.
4
i 5
GAS
�•
ryc,,
ELECTRIC
E A_
592?
2'S ='
ELECTRIC
RENT
610VT FEES
_v.,,
.57x5'
5,:5t
RENT
01/01
01/31
2002
GAS: Rate Change ELECTRIC:
M.H.P.S. = 0.21
BASELINE 45.0 x 0.58440 = 26.52
BASELINE 235.0 x 0.11589 =
27,23
RENT 110F..1
2= {
C.E.R.C. FEE =
0,05
n IC
10 LEGISLATED CREDIT =
-2.72
UTILITIES
32.x
ENERGY SURCHARGE =
2.35
SEE LEFT) CAP IM PRO V
10:84
4
r,
CAP. INPROV.:EXP
5/31103
$0.59
EXP
5131/48
$0.03
EXF'
5131/13
$3.10
PAST DUE
RATER HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM $6.54 TO 39.10.
MASTER METER ELECTRIC REFUND CREDIT.
EXP 11/10 $.27
EXP
12/2005 36.44
EXP 11/05 $.41
CREDIT
TOTAL DUE 475.11
ELEC CREDIT: PORTION OF THE
n +Vi,1 AA
IIIY�j P�Ci\ I1!I(t 4i'ls LVLSVV. --
T1 iC KER 9 ?1
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT '
PLEASE KEEP THIS LOWER PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
�R'ohiriert 099 Snydler L.ane 096
Park, CA 94928 FEB ` ���:`:
STATEMENT DATE:
SERVICE /RATE DATES METER READINGS USAGE MULTIPLIER BILLED AVERAGE USAGE SUMMARY OF CHARGES
FROM TO PRIOR PRESENT
WATE R
WATER
GAS 5 'S 1 ^ GAS 25.57
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC 5.03
RENT ^ ry 7' ry RENT 387.88
-- -
�GAS. Rate Change ELECTRIC: GOVT FEES 0.56
M.H.P.S. = 0.21 SERVICE 'CHARGE = 5.04
BASELINE 36.0 x 0.70440 = 25.36 C.E.R.C. FEE = 0.01 RENT CNIRL 0.53
101' LEGISLATED CREDIT = -0.51 OTHER 21.01
ENERGY SURCHARGE = 0.44 �� t5
OTHER FEES: $4.00 ANNUAL WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FEE.
$17.01 FIRE ASSESSMENT BENEFIT.
�c62 2
` l` - UTILITIES 3�,t
V V / ,7 (? l EE LEFT) CAP IMPROV 10.84
CAP. INPROV. :EXP 5131103 $0.59
fXP 5/31/08 $0.03
EXP 5/31113 33.10 PAST DUE
EXP 12/2005 36.44 CREDIT
EXP 11/10 $.27 EXP 11105 3.41 -- - - - - --
TOTAL DUE 833
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT
c� �