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2002/05/28 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 SESSIONS MINUTES for REFUSE RATES, WATER & SEWER RATES and BUDGET 2002 -2003 May 28, 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 sessions open to the public to discuss Refuse Rates, Water and Sewer Rates, and Budget Matters 2002 -2003. The work sessions commenced at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flores called the work sessions to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez; Mayor Flores. Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Reilly. Mayor Flores noted that Vice Mayor Reilly would be unable to attend due to a family medical emergency. Staff present for all or part of the sessions: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Finance Director Lipitz, Public Works Manager Stephens, Management Analyst Fogle, Building Official Braun, Director Public Safety Bullard, Fire Commander Cassel,- City Engineer Gaffney, Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman, Purchasing Manager Gabriel, and Engineering Technician Pedroncelli. City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(2 ) ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON POSTING THE MEETING AGENDA: Council acknowledged the City Manager /Clerk's Report on the posting of the meetings' agendas. 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. WORK SESSIONS: 1. Refuse Rates - Rate Analysis and Revision of Refuse Rates: Presentation by Consultant Bob Hilton Hilton FarnkoT)f & Hobson LLC: Bob Hilton DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the May 28, 2002, City of Rohnert Park Refuse Rate Recommendations, and he responded to Council questions. Councilmember Mackenzie noted his interest in reviewing the refuse rate data, as well as the water and sewer data, after the first year of implementation of the new rates. 2. Water & Sewer Rates - UpdateZReview: Finance Director Lipitz and City Manager Netter reviewed the contents of the water and sewer staff reports, and Public Works Manager Stephens shared brief comments. At the suggestion of Councilmembe_r Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to send letters to Congressman Nation and Senator Burton asking for their consideration /assistance in helping the City obtain the full grant for which it is eligible to help finance the installation of water meters. Finally, Finance Director Lipitz DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the "Time Line Utility Billing and Rate Increases" for water and sewer rates. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority / Rohnert Park District City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MI UTES May 28, 2002 II. WORK SESSION ON BUDGET MATTERS: 1. 2001 -02 Budget Review: Finance Director Lipitz reviewed the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the 2001 -02 Budget. City Manager Netter indicated that he would like to get the matter of the City Hall lease reversal on the Council agenda by the first meeting in July, 2002. Councilmember Mackenzie NOTED that he would like the Council to revisit the matter of a new City Hall at the Council meeting in January of 2003. 2. Proposed 2002 -03 General Fund Bud et Presentation: *Revenue & Expenditure Assumptions *2002 -03 Proposed Budget - Status *Expenditure Reductions included in Proposed Budget *Preliminary Poll Results *Work Session on Capital Improvement Projects - Date Richard Hertz, of Richard Hertz Consulting, reviewed the May, 2002, results of the preliminary polls his firm conducted. Specifically, he discussed the results from polls regarding the "Priorities for the Maintenance of City services," "Raising Taxes and Generating New Income," and "Validating /Increasing Existing City Taxes." Finally, Finance Director Lipitz reviewed the City's "Proposed Budget 2002 - 2003" booklet. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS /DISCUSSION: Members of the public were invited by Mayor Flores to come forward and speak. No members of the public came forward. IV. COUNCIL DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /ACTION: Council CONCURRED (1) to stop reports /discussions on the review of the 2002 -2003 Proposed Budget and (2) to schedule a work session in June, 2002, to complete the review. Finance Director Lipitz noted that she will be on vacation on June 25, 2002, at which time the budget is scheduled for adoption. City Manager Netter stated that he would make the Budget presentation at the June 25, 2002, Council meeting in the absence of Finance Director Lipitz. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority / Rohnert Park District City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(4 ) V. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the Work Session at approximately 7:17 p.m. Katy Leonard, Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 .. z � & = /—. /- I -� -1 z" e, � Armando Flores, Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority /Rohnert Park District CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CINCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY May 28, 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 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at 8:14 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Pre_ sent: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez; Mayor Flores Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Reilly Mayor Flores noted that Vice Mayor Reilly would be unable to attend due to a family medical emergency. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, Public Works Manager Stephens, Finance Director Lipitz, and Director Public Safety Bullard. WORK SESSIONS: A Work Session was held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room to discuss "Rate Analysis and Revision of Refuse Rates" and "Water and Sewer Rates." Another Work Session was held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss "Budget Matters." 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Flores reported on the closed session whicmatters commenced at approximately 7:00 p. • to listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update. City of Rohnert Park May 28, 2002 PERSONNEL MATTERS: *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES Page ( 2 ) 1. Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association _(RPPSOA), Rohnert Park Public Safety Dispatchers and Rohnert Park Employees Association (RPEA) negotiations with Consultant Lee Finney, Personnel Manager Pamala Robbins, and Finance Director Lipitz: Nothing to report. LITIGATION MATTERS: 1. People of the State of California v. Westmarc Development Joint Venture; AT &T Corporation: Reviewed an agreement with AT &T Cable Service; Council subcommittee will make a report to the Council this evening. 2. South County Resources Preservation Committee vs. City of RoI-Inert Park: Discussions with City Attorney Strauss regarding a possible settlement. 3. Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group v. City of Rohnert Park: Discussions of a possible settlement; specific action will be taken on this matter as outlined on the Council agenda. 4. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report. REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS: 1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report. 2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT- MEETING MINUTES FOR: 2002 -03 WATER & SEWER RATE INCREASE WORK SESSION - MAY 14, 2002 REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - MAY 14, 2002 Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, the 2002 -03 Water & Sewer Rate Increase Work Session Minutes of May 14, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of May 14, 2002, were APPROVED 3 -0 -1, with Vice Mayor Reilly absent and with Councilmember Mackenzie noting his abstention only for the latter part of the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for which he had to leave early due to illness. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY): Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any informational communications to add to the agenda. No communications were added to the agenda. 4. YCHOOLREPRESENTATIVE LERSHIP OFEROHNERTOPARKLSELECTIONS: SCHOOL 1. Recognizing Youth Representatives) No Youth Representatives were present this evening. *Youth Report /Comments, if any: No Youth Report /Comments this evening. 2. Other Youth Comments, if any: Mayor Flores NOTED that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 4:30 p.m., he will be presenting awards to the Youth Leadership participants. Councilmembers were invited to attend. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed his regrets that he will be unable to attend. 5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation of Resolution Honoring Robin Bleckwehl President & CEO of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce U on the Occasion of Her Retirement: Mayor Flores read Resolution No. 2002 -76, and Ms. Bleckwehl shared brief comments. 2. Climate Protection Campaign - Presentation by International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Representative Ryan Bell: Ryan Bell discussed the ICLEI and various efforts made by participating governments to reduce their greenhouse emissions. Ann Hancock, Project Coordinator for the Sonoma County Climate Protection campaign DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED additional information regarding the "May 2002 Report the Sonoma County Ecological Footprint Project: Sustainable Sonoma County with Redefining Progress." Council (1) CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter of the Climate Protection Campaign and (2) DIRECTED STAFF to review the initiative and report back with recommendations for implementing the plan. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(4 ) v. 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. Jo Caulk, 6054 Donna Court, was recognized and DISTRIBUTED a copy of her comments to the Council. She urged the Council to postpone construction of a new City Hall until the City has available funds. Also, she SUBMITTED an original copy of a petition, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINU'T'ES, signed by senior citizens in favor of a senior water discount. Finally, she suggested that developers of the new additions pay for installation of the water meters, rather than using tax money. Mayor Flores explained why the City Hall project has been postponed, how the City Hall project will eventually be funded, and how the City is trying to obtain a grant from the State to offset fifty- percent of the cost of water meter installation. 2. Mariah Dan, 475 East Cotati Avenue No A, was recognized and indicated that she is a licensed clinical supervisor at Youth & Family Services, a program of national, state,'and local recognition which will be eliminated after 22 years due to the City's budgetary concerns. As an advocate for YFS, she outlined her involvement with the program since 1986 and how she has helped bring the program into the professional realm, particularly as a training site for University of San Francisco Ph.D. candidates and as a respected referral source. She asked the Council to consider the impact of eliminating the counseling component of YFS, especially the unre -ported impact of depressed children and families in conflict. Finally, she noted that her interim proposal of cutting her hours in half and charging clients a minimal amount for services has been turned down. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGPSS MINUTES May 28, 2002 3. Dr. Michael A. Fua t Ananda Institute, was recognized and explained his role this past semester as clinical supervisor for the doctorate students at the YFS training site, as well as his role as executive director of the Ananda Institute and his involvement in Head Start, the Gang Task Force, and the Child Abuse Council. He explained his concept of community and his perspective that children are the primary resource in our communities and our country. He asked the Council to reassess the cost benefit analysis of eliminating the YFS program as it represents the single most powerful investment in the community, especially in terms of straight contact time with families and children in need of counseling. 4. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, was recognized and DISTRIBUTED Version 3 of his proposed noise ordinance. He noted that Version 3 is Cal 0.S.H.A.- sanctioned and not in conflict with Cal O.S.H.A. regulations, and that Version 3 was proposed by Cal O.S.H.A. Chief Counsel Mike Mason in his reply to City Attorney Strauss. He REQUESTED that Council agendize the matter, stated that he would meet with staff if necessary, and reiterated his commitment to the success of this proposed noise ordinance. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to review Version 3 and to report back to the Council. Dan McNamee and Gorden Linden were recognized and stated that they would speak during Agenda Item No. 8. *************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 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. No Consent Calendar items were removed for discussion. A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA B. *CITY OF OF ROHNERTSPARK/CDITYF COUNCIL E N THE CAMOUNT I, FOR: OF $1,393,396.48 *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF: $182,983.28 *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(6 ) C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MON END, MARCH 31, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR: *CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION *ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2002 -96 MAKING A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR 7- ELEVEN TO BE LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF EAST COTATI AVENUE, EAST OF BODWAY PARKWAY, APN 047 - 500 -012 2002 -97 RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2002, AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY" AND RECOGNIZING JUNE 10 -16, 2002, AS "NATIONAL FLAG WEEK" 2002 -98 AUTHORIZING A CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR CITY POSITIONS AND A SALARY RANGE 2002 -99 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR NEW ROOF AT PETER CALLINAN SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTER HONEY 0002-100 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS TO REPLASTEJ ••• 2002 -101 CANCELLING THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR REMODELING AT BURTON AVENUE RECREATION CENTER 2002 -102 APPROVING A FIVE -YEAR MUNICIPAL LEASE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK DIGITAL COPIERS AND MID - VOLUME COPIERS FOR ALL CITY FACILITIES 2002 -103 AWARD OF CONTRACT, SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 2001 -01 2002 -104 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT VARIOUS CITY SITES 2002 -105 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., (GADS) FOR PARK CLEANING SERVICES 2002 -106 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WINZLER AND KELLEY CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR A POWER QUALITY ANALYSIS AT THE SEWER PLANT *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGPSS MINUTES S May 28, 2002 2002 -107 AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY WELL AND PUMP REPAIRS BY PRE - QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS 2002 -108 APPROVING HENIGAR,INC., CONTRACT OR PLAN EREVI REVIEW N & Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, the Consent Calendar, as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent. *************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 8. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: 1. File No. PL2002 -005SP - Willow Glen Partners, LLC/ Clement C. Carinalli. Consideration of a preliminary specific plan for the Southeast Area, which includes properties bounded on the north by Canon Manor West and, if extended east, Camino Colegio, Bodway Parkway, and Agilent Technologies on the west, Petaluma Hill Road on the east, and Railroad Avenue on the south (APN's 046 - 051-014 and 047 -111 -029, -030, -046, -050, and -051). preliminary specific plan included areas designated on the City's General Plan for Mixed Use, Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential, Rural Estate Residential, Parks, Industrial, and Open Space - Agricultural and Resource Management. a. Staff Report: Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman shared the contents of the staff report provided to Council in the agenda packets. b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:36 p.m. 1. Dan McNamee 2154 Chester Drive, was recognized and expressed concerns over traffic and water issues in the area. He discussed how the current traffic out of the Petaluma Hill Road corridor is putting the safety of the general public in jeopardy, and he questioned where additional ground water would come from for that area. Finally, he stated that this proposed development, as well as future developments in that area, need to have clear and concise resolves about traffic and water issues that affect both the project and the surrounding communities before moving forward. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(8 ) 2. Gorden Linden, Parsons Corporation 2101'Webster Street, Suite 700, Oakland, was recognized and noted that in general the plan as developed at this stage is supportive of and consistent with the General Plan provisions. He indicated that Parsons Corporation has received the staff report and that the draft specific plan will address many of the design issues. Finally, he responded to Council inquiries. 3. Bonnie Kneibler -Downs M.D. P.O. Box 716 Penngrove, was recognized and expressed her support for Mr. Dan McNamee's comments. She questioned whether there is a need for more housing in light of the City's current budgetary problems, as well as the water, sewer, and traffic issues in that area. 4. Don Seppa expressed issues in asked the effective Mayor Flores P.O. Box 883, Penngrove, was recognized and his concerns with the water and traffic the Penngrove community at this time. He Council to consider dry wells as a cost - approach to rejuvenating ground water. CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:36 p.m. c. Council Discussion /Direction: FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Mackenzie stated that the City of Rohnert Park is currently being sued by a number of residents in the Penngrove area on the matter of traffic impact and impact to water supply. In terms of the General Plan and specific mitigations that have been put in place by the Council, in agreement with the Board of Supervisors working wZth the Sonoma Comity Transportation Authority of which he is the chair, he noted that he believes that the Council has orouerly followed due process in implementing the General Plan. He stated that Rohnert Park has one of the few approved Housing Elements in northern California, which represents the City's commitment to provide housing for people who live in the community. He noted that Rohnert Park, as a member of the Sonoma County community, has worked towards traffic mitigations requested by SCTA and LAFCO. He' referred people interested in ground water to the soils map and references to soils within the General Plan document, which is a matter of public record. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGSS MINUTES May May 28, 2002 Regarding the preliminary plan for the Southeast Area, he recommended that the developers come back with a better location for the park. He recommended that the provisions of connectivity be reexamined to make the area more conducive to walking and bicycling. He asked that Bodway Parkway and its connection with Railroad Avenue be reviewed again as a means of mitigating traffic without involving Petaluma Hill Road. As the financial plans are prepared for the construction of the sewer trunk line to service various specific plan areas on the east of Rohnert Park, he reiterated the need for the partnership with the City, the University District, and the Northeast Specific Plan area partners. In closing, he stated that the Growth Ordinance, unique in Sonoma County and approved by the voters in the Urban Growth Boundary, requires a limit to the number of houses built each year. He reiterated that Rohnert Park does not have an uncontrolled growth model, but rather a State - approved Housing Element. He requested that Council direct the applicant to proceed with a full draft specific plan. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Flores shared their comments on the project. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to work with the plan. applicant in developing the draft specific p 9. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - TRANSITION PLAN: Presentation by Tom Bullard, Director of Public Safety: Director Public Safety Bullard shared the contents of the staff report. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed concern about groups having a place to meet for communal activities, and he SUGGESTED that staff prepare regular progress reports for Council review during this transitional period. 10. METERED WATER AND SEWER RATES: 1. Hilton Farnko f & Hobson Pro oral for Professional Consulting Services: City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the staff report. 2. Water & Sewer Rates - Update: City Manager Netter DISTRIBUTED the "Time Line Utility Billing and Rate Increases," previously distributed at this evening's work session. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(10) 3. Council Discussion /Action: Resolution for Adoption: 2002 -109 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HILTON FARNKOPF & HOBSON, LLC, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR METERED WATER AND SEWER RATES Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, Resolution 2002 -109 was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent. EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: 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 APPROVED 3 -0 -1 at approximately 10:01 p.m. with Vice Mayor Reilly absent. 11. WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES: 1. Franchise Fees Underpayment by Empire Waste Management - Review: Council CONCURRED with the recommendation of City Manager Netter to DEFER this item to allow for better review of the May 28, 2002, letter received from Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson. Furthermore, Councilmember Vidak - Martinez noted that additional information may be available from the consultant for the next Council meeting. 2e Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson proposal = Scope of Work: DEFERRED. 3. Council Discussion /Direction /Action: DEFERRED. 12. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY: 1. Annual Policy Review of the Growth Management Program: Planning Director Kaufman summarized the staff report and read the three purposes for the Growth Management Program Annual Policy Review. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Regarding the staff report on the Growth Management Program and Allocations, Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and Mackenzie indicated that they would meet tentatively on June 10, 2002, as the General Plan Implementation Oversight Committee (1) to review possible criteria on which to base the allocation of residential approvals, and (2) to report back to the Council with recommendations for Council consideration and discussion. 2. Status Re ort on General Plan Im lementation - UniversitY District Specific Plan - _Meeting with Staff: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff report, and Councilmember Mackenzie EXPRESSED an interest a tour of similar developments in Santa Rosa and Cotati that have incorporated the use of alleys and second dwelling units. 3. General Plan Implementation Oversight Committee May 14, 2002, meeting: Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez reported the following matters: (1) Focus of meeting was on the Wilfred - Dowdell area; (2) Options for in -lieu fees for community separator mitigation were discussed, particularly the definition of "unique circumstances "; (3) Meeting with the Agriculture & Open Space District to be rescheduled to discuss alternatives. 4. Count T's General Plan - Penngrove Workshop on Traffic Issues - Report: Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that he attended the early part of the meeting and that alternatives were presented. At this time, Mayor Flores called forward a member of the public interested in speaking on this issue. 1. Rick Savel 499 Adobe Road, Penngrove, was recognized and offered an operational analysis on the scope and magnitude of the regional traffic congestion. He conveyed the size of the traffic problem, and he discussed how several alternatives combined would be insufficient to address the congestion. He noted that the idea of remote diversions has come up recently because the County's preliminary study showed the magnitude of the traffic issues. Finally, he expressed disappointment at staff's manner of reviewing a letter from the Water Quality Control Board about their concerns at the time of the LAFCO hearing, and he REQUESTED Council consideration of said concern. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park May 28, 2002 5. Other, if any: None. *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES Page(12) 13. SONOMA COUNTY HOUSING ADVOCACY GROUP V. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - CONSIDERATION OF ATTORNEYS' FEE AWARD: 1. City Attorney Report: City Attorney Strauss summarized the events leading to the court's awarding of attorneys' fees to the Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group. 2. Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to approve the payment of $20,000 in attorneys' fees to the Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group was APPROVED 3 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Reilly absent and with commendations to staff for the Rohnert Park's State - certified Housing Element which was undertaken by choice of the City. 14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Cable Television, May 22, 2002, meeting: Mayor Flores briefly summarized the discussions regarding the possibility of a two - phased independent settlement with AT &T. 2. Garbage: City Manager Netter indicated that there was no meeting of the Garbage Subcommittee. 3. Water Workshop: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez referred Council to City Engineer Gaffney's staff report for the Water Workshop. Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the Water Committee meeting of today as follows: (1) Request from Randy Poole, Senior Manager of SCWA, to have City get more involved in lobbying in Washington, D.C.; (2) Councilmember Vidak- Martinez to attend Water Advisory Committee meeting on June 3, 2002, and report back to Water Committee on June 6, 2002. 4. Other, if an, 15. TRANSPORTATION 1. Sonoma Count May 13, 2002 referred Cou: staff report � : None. MATTERS: �r Transportation Authority (SCTA), , meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie zcil to City Engineer Gaffney's on the meeting. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 2. Other, if any: None. 16. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were discussed at this time. 17. FOUNDER'S DAY PARADE AND EVENT: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter summarized the contents of the staff report. 2. Council Discussion /Action: Council CONCURRED WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION of a one -day Community Celebration as outlined in the staff report. 18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1. Youth and family Services and other bud et- related matters: Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED that Mayor Flores AGENDIZE an opportunity for members of the public to come forward with their suggestions for resolving the City's budgetary problems. 2. Procedures for city Manager's Disbursement of Information to City Council: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED TO DEFER this item. 3. Basketball Hoops in Streets: Mayor Flores referred Council to the staff report, and he REQUESTED THAT STAFF and COUNCIL report back with alternatives to provide safety for children top y basketball the streets and on the sidewalk without encroachment problems. 4. Fireworks in Rohnert Park - Review of icy: Pol Mayor referred Council to the staff report, and he REQUESTED a report back from the Department of Public Safety after the Fourth of July regarding its Fourth of July strategy in regards to staffing, public education, and enforcement. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed his concern over the impact of fireworks on animals. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES May 28, 2002 Page(14) 5. Other informational items, if an a. Councilmember Mackenzie's Retirement: Councilmember Mackenzie shared brief comments regarding his retirement after 30 years with the Environmental Protection Agency. He noted that it has been an honor to work as both a federal employee and an elected official, and he expressed his enthusiasm at continuing his work with the Council as a federal retiree. 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Report Out on League of California Cities - Legislative Action Day: City Manager Netter referred Council to the staff report. 2. Update on State Loan for Water Meter Installation: Counciy member Mackenzie RE11UES'TED that Congressman Nation and Senator Burton be contacted in an effort to help the City get fully funded for the water meter grant from the State. 3. Other informational items if any: None. 20. 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 10 :40 p.m. 1 � Katy Leonard, Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 s Armando Flores, Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority IF VOU FAVOR A SENIOR ���' WATER DISCOUNT** SIGN BELOW*•••• 2* 4e. . . . . . . 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