2002/04/26 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
for
COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT
PRESENTATIONS /INTERVIEWS
April 26, 2002
Friday
The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date for a Special Meeting open to the public to discuss
Council Vacancy Appointments. The Special Meeting
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Flores called the Special Meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Reilly; and
Mayor Flores.
Absent: ( 0 ) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter and Assistant City Manager Donley.
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:
In compliance with State law, the Brown Act, Mayor Flores
invited members of the public wishing to make a comment to
do so at this time, limited to 3 -5 minutes per appearance
with a 30- minute limit. No members of the public
responded.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND /OR ACTION:
1. REVIEW OF CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM REGARDING COUNCIL
ALTERNATIVES IN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT
COUNCIL SEAT CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF FORMER
COUNCILMEMBER /VICE MAYOR LINDA SPIRO: City Attorney
Strauss' memorandum of February 14, 2002, was
provided to Council in the Special Meeting packets.
20 PRESENTATIONS /INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT
TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANT SEAT ON THE CITY COUNCIL TO
SERVE UNTIL THE NOVEMBER, 2002, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION: Each applicant made a brief presentation
followed by an interview and a question -and- answer
period by the Councilmembers. Applicant presentations
were done in the following order:
Len Carlson 349 Circulo San Blas
Michael L. Harrow 131 Southwest Boulevard, G -3
Dan Hubley 135 Alma Avenue
Shawn Kilat 1374 Rebecca Way
Ron Militello 4304 Heritage Lane
(City Manager Netter read Mr. Militello's letter
regretting his absence this evening, as well as
his better of interest in *h° ^a-Y'^".)
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Greg Nordin 4590 Fairway Drive
At this time, Mr. Greg_ Nordin ANNOUNCED his intention
to run in the General Municipal election this
November, 20020
Loy C. Rayos 4759 Fairway Drive
(City Manager Netter read Mr. Rayos' letter
regretting his absence this evening, as well as
his letter of interest in the vacancy.)
Becky Rishe 8739 Laurelwood Drive
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Bob Fleak Rancho Grande, was recognized and
indicated that he was impressed with the candidates.
He expressed his support for Mr. Len Carlson as
an individual with honesty and integrity, as well
as solid ideas and a good approach, particularly
to the mobile home park issues.
2. Roster Martin 20 Circulo Lulo, was recognized and
congratulated the fine group of candidates. In
terms of filling the vacancy, he indicated that the
Council must have the ability to make a decision;
that 50 -50 has never worked; and that problems can
arise anytime, so the Council needs the ability to
break a tie. Furthermore, he noted that the City
cannot afford to stagnate and that the citizens have
a right to know that the Council can move forward
on all of the issues that come before it.
3. Letter of Gail Forni 419 Bruce Avenue, in support
of Greg Nordin, read by City Manager Netter in the
absence of Ms. Forni.
RECESS:
Mayor Flores declared a recess at approximately 7:55 p.m.
RECONVENE:
Mayor Flores reconvened the Council at approximately
8:05 p.m. with all of the Councilmembers present.
4. SELECTION /APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO FILL THE CURRENT
VACANT SEAT ON THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE UNTIL THE
NOVEMBER, 2002, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers shared
their perspectives about the applicants' presentations
and interviews. Following Council comments, Council
action proceeded as follows:
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Councilmember Mackenzie recommended the nomination of
Shawn Kilat
to fill the current vacant seat on the City Council
to serve until the November 2002 General Municipal
Election. Mayor Flores conducted a roll call vote,
and said nomination FAILED 1 -3 with Councilmember
Vidak - Martinez, Vice Mayor Reilly, and Mayor Flores
dissenting.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez recommended the nomination
of
Greg Nordin
to fill the current vacant seat on the City Council
to serve until the November 2002 General Municipal
Election. Mayor Flores conducted a roll call vote,
and said nomination FAILED 2 -2 with Councilmember
Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Reilly dissenting.
Colinc - member �Tir�ali_Martiilez recommended _
deU tiles Ilo[Illnatl0n
of
Dan Hubley
to fill the current vacant seat on the City Council
to serve until the November 2002 General Municipal
Election. Mayor Flores conducted a roll call vote,
and said nomination FAILED 2 -2 with Councilmember
Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Reilly dissenting.
Mayor Flores recommended the nomination of
Ron Militello
to fill the current vacant seat on the City Council
to serve until the November 2002 General Municipal
Election. Mayor Flores conducted a roll call vote,
and said nomination FAILED 2 -2 with Councilmerriber
Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Reilly dissenting.
Vice Mayor Reilly STATED that until a procedure is
defined for filling vacancies on the City Council, he will
continue to vote down any nomination to fill the current
City Council vacancy.
Councilmember Mackenzie STATED (1) that he continues to
support adoption of a procedure for now and the future
that would fill City Council vacancies with the first
runner -up in the last General Municipal Election; and (2)
that he will be pressing for City Council consideration of
a campaign financing reporting ordinance proposal.
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion was made to adopt the
procedure of granting a City Council vacancy to the first
runner -up in the last General Municipal Election. Said
motion FAILED 2 -2 with.Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and
Mayor Flores dissenting.
*Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion was made to fill
the City Council vacancy with the first runner-up
in the last General Municipal Election. Sala
motion FAILED 2 -2 with Councilmember Vidak Martinez
and Mayor Flores dissenting.
* CORRECTIONS ABOVE froin 1 Ci y Counci mee ing: Per Councilmember Reilly (addition underlined)
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez STATED that it is rare to
appoint someone to a Council, and that she was not willing
to tie the hands of the Council with the above - mentioned
procedure.
5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED
COUNCILMEMBER: As noted above, Council was unable to
select an applicant to fill the vacancy.
At this time, Mr. Len Carlson ANNOUNCED his intention to
run in the General Municipal election this November, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the Special Meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Katy Leonard, Armando Flores,
Mayor
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