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1997/12/09 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 ROHNERT PARK C" COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, December 9, 1997 5:30 p.m. The 16th ANNUAH. HOLIDAY LIGHTS CELEBRATION EXCHANGE BANK, 6290 Commerce Blvd. 6:30 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Open Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call (Flores_Mackenzie_Reilly_Vidak-Martinez_Spiro--) Recognizing Youth Representatives to the City Council from 1997-98 Youth of the Year Program, Senior Meagan Pulley & Junior Marisa Eggering CEREMONY FOR 1998 CI'T'Y COUNCIL OFFICER SELECTION Reflections of 1997- Comments by Councilmembers, if any Presentation to Mayor Linda Spiro for 1997 Year as Mayor Recognition of the Selections of City Council Officers for 1998 ®Mayor Linda Spiro & lice Mayor ricki Adak -Martinez Perspectives for 1998 - Comments by Councilmembers, if any ax��C`i`liZT.I • , �� • , "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies. " "In political matters, much may be said on both sides, .... and usually is!" Yesterda is history... Tomorrow is a mystery... Today is a gift... That's why we call it `the present.' Sponsored by City of Rohnert Park & Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Hosted by EXCHANGE BAND 6:30 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Open Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call (Flores_Mackenzie_Reilly_Vidak-Martinez_Spiro--) Recognizing Youth Representatives to the City Council from 1997-98 Youth of the Year Program, Senior Meagan Pulley & Junior Marisa Eggering CEREMONY FOR 1998 CI'T'Y COUNCIL OFFICER SELECTION Reflections of 1997- Comments by Councilmembers, if any Presentation to Mayor Linda Spiro for 1997 Year as Mayor Recognition of the Selections of City Council Officers for 1998 ®Mayor Linda Spiro & lice Mayor ricki Adak -Martinez Perspectives for 1998 - Comments by Councilmembers, if any ax��C`i`liZT.I • , �� • , "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies. " "In political matters, much may be said on both sides, .... and usually is!" Yesterda is history... Tomorrow is a mystery... Today is a gift... That's why we call it `the present.' Rohnert Park City Council Agenda-1December 9, 1997 8:00 p.m. RECONVENE 1. Approval of Bills 2. Adding information items, or items to be agendized at a future meeting (if any) 3. Acknowledging the Secretary's report on the posting of the agenda 8:05 p.m. 4. Unscheduled public appearances for public comment on agenda items or other matters (limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & a 30 minute total time limit, or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) 8:20 p.m. 5. Budget 1997-98 recommended Fees/Charges Increases 1) Garbage & Rubbish Disposal Rate Increase and Debris Box Rate Increase • Staff report •PUBLIC HEARING •Resolution for consideration: 97-_ Setting Solid Waste Disposal and Rubbish or Refuse Collection Rates 2) Wastewater Treatment and Disposal ®Staff report •PUBLIC HEARING *Resolution for consideration: 97-_ Establishing Rates and Charges for Sewage Treatment and Disposal 8:40 p.m. 6. Communications 8:45 p.m. 7. Matters from/for Council: 1) Cancellation &/or rescheduling of 12/23/97 Council meeting (due to Dec. 25th Holiday) to: Tues., December 16th (preferred) 2) Miscellaneous, if any or, Tues., December 30th 8:50 p.m. 8. Other unscheduled public appearances Adjournment no later than 10:00 p.m. ********************************************** 9:05 p.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AGENDA Tuesday, December 9- 1997 1. Call to Order, Roll Call (Flores_Mackenzie_Reilly_Vidak-Martinez_Spiro--) 2. Approval of Bills 3. Acknowledging the Secretary's report on the posting of the agenda 4. Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters 5. Miscellaneous staff reports, if any 6. Matters from Commission Members, if any 7. Adiournment of CDC meeting jh/agenda:120997ag (2) City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 -._ ® hi T PCITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, December 9, 1997 5:30 p.m. The 16th ANNUAL t EXCHANGE BANK, 6290 Commerce Blvd. Sponsored by City of Rohnert Park & Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Hosted by EXCHANGE BANK 6:30 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Open Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call (Flores_Mackenzie_Reilly_Vidak-Martinez_Spiro—) Recognizing Youth Representatives to the City Council from ® 1997-98 Youth of the Year Program, Senior Meagan Pulley & Junior Marisa Eggering CERMONY FOR 1996 CITY COUNCIL OFFICF.R SELF -MON Reflections of 1997- Comments by Councilmembers, if any Presentation to Mayor Linda Spiro for 1997 Year as Mayor Recognition of the Selections of City Council Officers for 1998 •Mayor Linda Spiro & Dice Mayor Vicki Vidak-Martinez Perspectives for 1998 - Comments by Councilmembers, if any "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies. " "In political matters, much may be said on both sides,.... and usually is!" Yesterday is history... Tomorrow is a mystery... Today is a gift... That's why we call it `the present.' Rohnert Park City Council Agenda - December 9.1997 8:00 p.m. RECONVENE 1. Approval of Bills 0 2. Adding information items, or items to be agendized at a future meeting (if any) 3. Acknowledging the Secretary's report on the posting of the agenda 8:05 p.m. 4. Unscheduled public appearances for public comment on agenda items or other matters (limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & a 30 minute total time limit, or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) 8:20 p.m. 5. Budget 1997-98 recommended Fees/Charges Increases 1) Garbage & Rubbish Disposal Rate Increase and Debris Box Rate Increase *Staff report •PUBLIC HEARING •Resolution for consideration: 97-_ Setting Solid Waste Disposal and Rubbish or Refuse Collection Rates 2) Wastewater Treatment and Disposal e Staff report •PUBLIC HEARING •Resolution for consideration: 97-_ Establishing Rates and Charges for Sewage Treatment and Disposal 8:40 p.m. 6. Communications 8:45 p.m. 7. Matters from/for Council: 1) Cancellation &/or rescheduling of 12/23/97 Council meeting (due to Dec. 25th Holiday) to: Tues., December 16th (preferred) 2) Miscellaneous, if any or, Tues., December 30th 8:50 p.m. S. Other unscheduled public appearances Adjournment no later than 10:00 p.m. 9:05 p.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AGENDA Tuesday, December 9- 1997 1. Call to Order, Roll Call (Flores_Mackenzie_Reilly_Vidak-Martinez_Spiro_) 2. Approval of Bills 3. Acknowledging the Secretary's report on the posting of the agenda 4. Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters 5. Miscellaneous staff reports, if any 6. Matters from Commission Members, if any 7. Adjournment of CDC meeting jh/agen&:120997ag (2) C El M O ®0 Lighting Up Rohnert Park for the Holidays We need your support. ® 0 .17 After 15 years the old tree light strands have finally given out. The City has dipped into its budget to pay for new light strands and for extensive repairs to the electrical service to the trees, It was very expensive. This year the trees will look more beautiful than ever in their new lights. There will be more lights on each tree along Rohnert Park Expressway between Commerce Boulevard and State Farm Drive. In future years we hope to include even more trees in the holiday lighting display. We need your help to support this treasured community holiday tradition. Please make a financial contribution to Light Up Rohnert Park for the Holidays. N.MM I support this community holiday tradition. Here is my contribution. ❑$5 ® $10 ® $20 ® I want to be a Holiday Tradition Benefactor. Here is my contribution of $100 (or more) (Holiday Tradition Benefactors will be included on a special plaque on public display at City Hall.) Thank you. Please return this portion with your check to City of Rohnert Park, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 • 0 Lighting up Rohnert Park for the holidays is a-15-year community tradition treasured by all tv-. •-�3�¢ ofus,but mostof all by our fug" We • - asking for your••• • insure that•• • • - For • • • • c;� y how you can help Light Up RohnertPark for the Holidays, see the reverse side. yak i ! �`•�,-� � � ` _ � —�� ism - a. * 0 * �0 Lighting Up Rohnert Park for the Holidays We need your support. After 15 years the old tree light strands have finally given out. The City has dipped into its budget to pay for new light strands and for extensive repairs to the electrical service to -the trees, It was very expensive. This year the trees will look more beautiful than ever in their new lights, There will be more lights on each tree along Rohnert Park Expressway between Commerce Boulevard and.State Farm Drive. In future years we hope to include even more trees in the holiday lighting display.. We need your help to support this treasured community holiday tradition. Please make a financial contribution to Light Up Rohnert Park for the Holidays. 4 ---------------------------------=-------- I support this community holiday tradition. Here is my contribution. ❑ $5 ❑ $10 ❑ $20 ® I want to be a Holiday Tradition Benefactor. Here is my contribution of $100 (or more) (Holiday Tradition Benefactors will be included on a special plaque on public display at City Hall' Thank you. Please return this portion with your check to City of Rohnert Park, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members FROM: Jos Net er, of the City Council City Manager RE: Death of Louis Yeomans DATE: December 8, 1998 I have been informed that on Friday night at approximately 10:00 p.m.the Department of Public Safety was called to Lou Yeomans' home, where Mr. Yeomans had suffered a heart attack and passed away. The Mayor was notified on Saturday by the Public Safety Department, which requested the flag be flown at half mast for the day. The Mayor approved this request. Lou Yeomans was a volunteer and was an EMT since 10/28/1978. There will be memorial services for Lou Yeomans at Eggan and Lance Mortuary on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa on Thursday, December 11th, at 1:30 p.m. Staff has sent flowers to Lou Yeoman's family in care of the mortuary. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. JDN:lr c: Patrick E. Rooney, Director of Public Safety FUNERAL. NOTICES -ma, YEOMANS, Louis D. Jr. -- Passed away at I9 Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA on December 5, 1997. Dearly beloved husband of 51 years to wife Gladys. He leaves behind one son Duane and his wife Ruth; six grandchildren: David, Richard, Melissa, Lance, Gregg and Debra along with two great grandchildren: Morgan and Tayier. fie is also survived by his brothers Edward Yeomans and his wife Maryanne from' CT and Charles Yeomans and his wife Lee�of VT. Louis was an Air Force veteran of 30 ears and worked for the County of Sonoma or 12 years. He also served as a volunteer with the Rohnert Park Dept. of Public Safety for 27 years. He was a resident of Rohnert Park for 28 years and a member of . the LaFayette Lodge #126 F.&A.M. Sebasto-pol f^r 24 years. Friends are invited to attend funeral services on ThursdR. December 11, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. a: the EG,.; --.N o ! ANI—''E MORTI'- ARY, 1540 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Friends may pay their respects at the EGGEN & LANCE MORTUARY after 12:00 p ary m. Wednesday. Interment with full milit honors at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Louis' memory to the Rohnert Paris Peace Officers Association, PO Box 1012, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. ' ..T CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BILLS FOR AP OVAL 1997 Ca q�� Hand Check Numbers 83693 Through 83707 $ 90,790.17 Dated November 20, 1997 Through November 24, 1997 Computer Check Numbers 83708 Through 83869 859,995.35 Dated November 24, 1997 Hand Check Numbers 83870 Through 83875 36,722.79 Dated November 14, 1997 Through November 17, 1997 SUB -TOTAL ADDITIONAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: Bauman Landscape, Inc. Project No. 1994-8 ® Project No. 1997-5 Cirimele Electric Works, Inc. Project No. 1997-1 Action Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Project No. 1997-6 SUB -TOTAL TOTAL 0 $ 40,752.29 5,454.54 46,569.83 106,424.89 $ 987,508.31 $ 199,201.55- $-1-,186,709.86 83695, 09736 BLUE CROSS OF'CALI'FORNIA 28;147.32 536.96 06361•. GREAT WESTERN - SANK 2,327.8.5 33695" 0.032.3 UNITED, WAY 208. 0.0 8;3699 0fl324 R .::..EDWOOD CREDi..::, 32, 553 61 ......;... .53701PL.O<YE:.<> 0.`x:5:14 ..: ARV.LCE14�J BEEBE 50 ::::::::>::>";:....:.:.. .............. 4 :7 1.:>..::; >:::::.;:>:::::::. ' 33702 0.0.362. GRE•AT., WESTERN BANK 837.03 0:25]1 •EMPL,OYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 19,150..67' 83,70'4.. 00751 'UNITED STATES POST OFFICE 66:42 .. 6 V i CK I V I.DAC� ::MAR: ;i N ;:.:;::::....<;:::: ::.............:.......:. 5a a s .:::.:».::;:..:::.;;:.;>:. 3 OU 7 .............................................................................................................. a7 :.:. �37a.7 SIM ..:.::.::.:.:.P,RO,IE:CTI�r�s_.�,:�MP�o Ay. 83710 09530 ALAMED'A NEWSPAPER GROUP '430.00 53711 09852 CHAUDRY S.*ALI 105.00 ,83712' 07242 AM PRINTING COMPANY 393.0? 8:371 3 ; ism R NNiNG .83716 0,9834 AT,& T EASYL I NK SERVICES 5.44 53717 00029 AUTOMATIC -RAIN COMPANY 2,950.72 83718 08200 BRENDA K. *BACHMANN 150.00' 8 3.7 7.:.. R .,<:::::::::::::::::::::.:::>>:>':.>;::::: N:TE R P R. G NE E __ S SE.S..:.i.N. ;::<::::>::<:::::; ?.. . .............. ;:... . sum F Ni .:...;,..::.53721 ...... Y:.::A:REA,.:;SRRR.;I.CAD:E....SERV.i.----- :::«::.:.;:;: 8,3722 08691 RICHARD '*BEHRENDS 125.00 53723 00065 BIG 4 RENIS 387.75 83724 04916 CANDACE *BIRCHFIELD 392.00 :... :.372.... fl::. ;-::......:.........: ,... 00..;:<;::>:�°:.>€::::..: 8:372U 00072 RIt�HARD IS *BOYLE _. .,._ ,... _......1...0.0.:0.9:.: .:.:...:. M,I,C:HAEL .... .RAN;DEgEIRG 837,23. 09992 LEE,*.BRAUN, 176.79 83729 02364 BUTLER'S UNIFORMS 2;687.64 83730 06525 UNIV. OF *CALIFORNIA REGENTS 45.00 83731 x25:(}5 G:ALiFORNIA, STATE OP' 753 $9 . 48938 GAL�ADA, GATES: PAT.T.:ERSt�N;;;;::: ..... 3, 83.7.33.:: r :.047;:1 1 CA E R 1::: :ACK ::.,EM::NA ..:...,I:C•.::::.::::::.:::::>.:..;:_>:::::;:;:::::::.::::::;;.:::::::::.....�€b R 8.:..:.:.,.:....:::::::: 83734 09725 RACHEL *CAREY 300.00 83735 00096- CASTI.NO RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT 96.11 83736 08795 SAUL *CHAIT 1'20.00 ::.:..;:,.::...:.. 8,3737:::,... fl9174.::....:,. YAWAR.... CH:ARL,a.:E,.......:...::.:..:...:.....:..:......:.:.::::::::.:.::35fl ................ 00.......'.:::'::::`;:>;;>. ::::::.....::... q :;: $373 ...... .. 0636fs ...............NAN .T.TE.._...CO . T::.;;::.:.;:.::.::::.::::><.:::::: ....:...:;:.,... 2 . ai.. U:.: 83739::.: 099>]3. MIKE ><.GOG:GINS.:: :. ...:..::...::::.::....:...:.::.:.:::..::.::...::::...:...;.:........, , , 83740 ,. 09994 RONNIE *COHN 15'.00 83741 - 0607._. JIM *COLEMAN 750..00 83742 09036 COLT STEWART INC.. 1GS.00- JOB ID VALUE. S3FA34'01 TTMP tn:Pn CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CHECK .#. VENDOR #/NAME. CHECK TOTAL 83750 05775 D•EME:O, &. 6EMEO, ATTORNEYS. 132.00 837$1 05626 DIRECT MAILING SYSTEMS' 653.52 83.752 03993 DIVERSIFIED'RISK 348.72 ...:..::.:..:.. 10O:d0 .........DRAP:ERY....GaNCEPTS................:.:::.:.::.;;:;...:::;.:;::...:.:..;..;::....:.<,:>::::::: 2f p 00 P. 3.7 :4 ..:...:......... ,�. 0.9:9..9,b.....:..........:.: ii R..i V.E R 5 F - 837_5:; : 0.0.:1;:,49 13UST.::,:TEX.:_SER:U.:<ICES:: L:N;C: ; 83756 09888 DYETTE &.BHATIA 13,817.53 83757 030.19 ELITE BUSINESS.MACHINES 129.0:01. 83758.• 07-079 EMPIRE.WASTE•.MANAGEMENT 60.00 3:3759 ,,08773' 350.00 1 EOA AND S<'PECS EYE:iJARE :STUDY 09$;07 . ....... 80:7 99 . 9 83762 08064 MICHELLE *FAHY 390,.00 83763 040'45 •FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION 240.50 83764 08845 FASTENERS ETC. 54.01 '.. ......... _;....:::.., . 03 '97 F.ISHP9iAN S:UPP'LY 83766 00fl78 JOHN D *FL.ITNER 3,._.....7........... :. d'0 005`69 FORTY:.. NiNER :PET ........0 Z:4 4L 83768 09998 CHER-*GATES 30.00 83769 • o -»ten'' 02335 � ri���-s MARGOT *GOD:OLPHIN nn� r,rso e�nner•rn :sin 160.0.0 -:rn er. 83774 09975 NORMAN *HALL. 200.00 83775 0.0179 HANSEL FORD. 9&,847.90- 837.76 09999 FRITZ *HANSEN 225.00 .. X3777...:.....:. 10O:d0 AiEDHARA,i' 2f p 00 JOBS AVAi.LABL`E ..I.NO" . £3778: 000039ICHAEL #HARR;QW 30 0t?' 09828 83779:.: 10001 . CHRIS.*HE>DMAN> 83780 1.0002 .'RICH *HE'NR•Y 225.00 33781 10003 CATHY *.HERMANN .140.00 i 83782 09976' ALLISON-*HILLIARD 350.00 1 83786 83787 83792 Alik 83793 02422 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: 138.79 00193..° INTERNATIONALL ASSOCIATION 140.00 0 718 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR 100.00 0.95'11' J...0 PAP.E'R...G.OM'PANY..:;';°:::::::'::::;::;'>:;.:.:::::>:;°.<..:.:;:;:;::::':.::..'::;'<;:::::;:.<::::;::.:: 8:5 4:4 <;<'::;;:;:><.:;<:.. 1 928 0X. ;LANE:T' S ,J:UNGLE 1 �J 92 89. _. 0 64 JOBS AVAi.LABL`E ..I.NO" . 4 5 0 0.:.. 10010 ,TRS VINTAGE 'M,IC JNVENTORY 20.0.00 09828 LANiER 4JORLDWIDE INC. 35,622:30 002'16 LE'L. UPHOL•STERY.'SHOPPE 2,190.40 835,00 09979 ..LEN *MOORS 350.001' 83$02 05221 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE CONSULTANTS 8,331.00 83803 02675 NAPA AUTO PARTS- :503.92 5:3804::.....:>:.,.>.>:..>::.;..;.....>:.. tiSG<17 NAiI4NAL .<ALLI>AAECE.:: FOR:.,YOUTH ;...:.....>..,:. :.>::...:.<.::>..:.::...<.. ,,. »....:.,:...<...:.:>.:>::.:........:...:.....:...:....:.....::..>iVA. T.I R >.>.OR IO_ AL U.:.. L ITY ..GONT....AGT. .......�.....:.....: _ 95' .:;::::..;.:<::.::;:::::;:;. .....,.....:....:..<.:....:::.:<...>:..:.::......::,:.....:...:..<:...:..:.<..<:. 83807 09708 OLSTEN STAFFING SERVICES INC. 1,•715.56 8380.8 09453 KRISTINk *0,WENS - 157.50 . 83810- 00340',', PACIFIC BELL 2,478.50 ;..........:: .. 8:3$1 # .: 00 S- 3 P I A ACIP G G S AND ELECTRIC ....... 9:,0 :.93::1 4'G > , :.::::::::> :..:.:..::.::.: 034:J.3..,.:...-.:... PARAGON ,CREW:NPRLNTIt�dG..,.:.:..:..:..:,::h:.....:.>.. ..._.> t 83 3 t G .::>...>.::> ...:...: :.:::.:::....:.......... 01 ....................... 4 8381.7 01351 `EDWARD*C.*PEACOCK, D.MIN.,MFCC 485.00 83.81`8 00944 CITY OF *PETALUMA 150.00 83819 '04645 . PETTY'CASH 65.63 :..:...:..::... 8.3820 ,::. >,.:::>:.,;..>..,.<:.:,..... Og4�F7.....:..:.........:,:THE... .: ....P#i.Lt.LIP.S;.: GRO>UF'.............,............ .. 8 21' ..::.... 7<3 .. I T :. N ;F'.I.NP.O:..N: 4 3.3822 < ;:..::: P.REFERRECI .CHARTER::S 7810 00 ; 83823 00269 THE. *PRESS DEMOCRAT '1;737.21; 83824. 08137 PRINCE SPORTS GROUP, INC. 607.26 83525 00385 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.' RETIRE:.MENT 4,152.76 83826 08471 THEPU>3t.IC RETIR'ESwtENT JCi:URNAL 235 04? >::.:;:.:.'::..; .. $. .8 ... 0.0.5:03 .c. ... . m RALE:Y. � .S.UPE . M . R.. ET > ;.... 30.......7 ......................... 00264 REDWOOD LAN1)SGAPI:AtG . ..:...:::.>;.:>. 2:8 62`4 28:. 83832 00263 REDWOOD OIL COMPANY 369.90 83833 04456 JEFFREY S:�*RICH, O.D: 350..00 83834 08759 PAMALA :*ROBB'INS 255.74,` 8383: 003:6.2 R.OHi�:ERT P R FIREMAN':S 98 :.::.,.. 83838 02.048 SAN FRANCISCO.NEWSPAPER AGENCY 452.76 83839 .°04797 SAN FRANCISCO.NEWSPAPER AGENCY 2)358.00 83840 00081 CITY OF'_*,SANTA.ROSA 438,103.7.0: s3s41 070ss nBOAt�_GHwANK :'. 2 83$42:.:..:.:.....:.....:....:::.::.::::.:....::...:.:.....:....::... ::..::':;::. 25:9 S. 33843;: 09:6.;:10 GATHER_N.,: Sk�A>;CK _:...€ 40;_0 0_00; ..:..,. <:,. ' 83844 100'06' KAREN *SOBIESKI 400.00. X33845 06184 SONOMA COUNTY INDEPENDENT 145.00 83846 01510 COUNTY OF *SONOMA 470.00 ...... ......... 8 ::.:.:;..::..>:.....>.:... 0.0 7 ....... ...... fsS.:.....:..........::..S ONO .: A .. :. , P� COUNTY.. RECORI}..::.;...:.:..:..:.:::.>...:......:...:::...:......>..:..>............... >, ::..::.... .. 8:: 4 .......:......;,:.:::..; ;:>'<::<`.'.;;;`. .. 2Lr'73....,......:..:.: ,.c.. ON::.::R y....,f)M 0 �30..... > ,....3',...8 83849 . 00;3`22 SONO:MA .C;O;lJNTY WATER AGENCY. .. . :E;O:,.G.B'5 83850 04:9$ SONOMA INDEX TRIBUNE '447.20` 83851-, —02413 SONOMA STATE' UNIVERSITY" 220 ..00 — 83852 ,.00281 PAMELA *STAFFORD 5,385.90 1 JOB ID..VALUE S3FA3401 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK E ..: ....;I.:.. TIM..1:.,...:.... 10:•20 �. ' DEIWAND LIST .-,. -.-. ,�rI'-I-wwN..,--I-...--,N. _-,. --.�....� ...-....-...-.1. -->.-.::..::::�.1 ..::.:..:.� ..........:. ..... .: _ ::..::::.... ..:...... .. .......... ..........::....:........:... ;.:: DEMAN�i DATA ..',... ..�-......::.. ......_�... .,..'......: 11l�4l9'7 ,..... ... >' „`: ;:; CHECK # VENDOR #/NAME : ."CHECK TOTAL -�..I �'...,.1.- 8<3$5G �.:::.:.:::.:::::::::..:.::::::::::: :......-:..P::........,3857:.,,: 09?:42m&BEZiCA..*.:T.HOIPSON.:;..:..;:.,.;....;;:...:..>;.;.;:,.::. �.:,.;::::.::..:'.: �.�:..... 086:01....: I RE,..:REC.Y`CL I PiG ...;. � .; 83858 05.495 TULARE CO. FAMILY.SUPPORT .. 188.50 • • 83859 05305 VICTOR .MEDICAL COMPANY' .' 27:0.98 . 8386'0 05121 V I DEOT LME 42.22 . ` �.. 13386 l; : 01.i':00 VINTAGE :, ATER:.: WQRKSs.....S;UPf�.L.Y:::::`::.::;:.;:<:;°:<::;:;:::::„:;:::.;`:::.:':::: ..... ..:......:..:.:.: 45`- . 3 ::>:;.;:;::`.;:*-...:.:;::. ...: .... .. .'., .p 838G2 QG 44�? V,i SI:O:N ..H ALTH'.:..OP.TOAIET;RY. C;ENTER;:::;:::.:::::.:::::;;:.;:..;.:.'.:... >::: .. 14 20 : >> :. 83$63<.. 066'38. WALiWART ;:: ., .. . 15.:0 1'' ":'''<.: 3346'4- 0,2946 -JOHN *WARREN 300.00 83865 08061 WASHINGTON :STA -TE 414.46 43866 •' 0.8535 WESTbURNE SIiPPLY INC. #05: 31 .45 E_:om. $ 86g. 047 t5 YARDBIRD' _ :>::;:.:.: ,i' '�.,...:::.�i 175 09.:: n _* %:.. t .I. ...� .':::;..- .,:-...:. ._.,";.., ...lI'....:::I...: .::::.:.'.. 838b 044'13 ....: ZONI: PIUSIC ::;. . . . *''.... 1 0 7 5 0 :: . . . • Total.Demand: 910 785.5 ,�...:........I. _.........,,.'.-..I.,�.X...'. -.-.::�....I ,—, .- .- 1:.::..._ .I�..... ,:l.--.'.,:::;.:.� ...:::::.;i .......:.:". ..".:::.I.....� ............:.. .....:... ...1..::...,.'..-.. . :....-l...�..:�. - I ..,_.-'.-...... ...'_.-. . .,::. ..*......,......:...1 .�_: .._�.'... -.:.."..'.:.-..::.:.I��.* -..._-,._..�:1...., -_..._....:..l.��.* _.....-..._.-.I ....,..........::..�..--...I:. :.:.�".:..,.::......,.,;..l .-�.....'.....-.-.:.... :,_.. ....-..'-.-..I.l . 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JOB ID VALUE S3FA3401 C,ITY''OF ROHNERT PARK T T ME mrmamn { T ST ...:.....::..:...:. .CHECK.# VENDOR #/NAME CHECK'.T.OTAL ...: :::... P9I CHAEL BRANDEPER.G-.r;,..r. .: .,......r: ,: ,.::.. .. .r. .: . ..:,.:;, r:...r.: , 1..0;0..0-9 v .r:<':.,....<,; ;<.;:.r ..:.:........ . : :. :..,<<;:.;:£;r'.':.:' 275 +:0-0 r. ' •.:.r 0.8,n -�+� . ' ,: _:, 'tT�t`B-D � " G€�•�-G9�P n n1 �r 83872 09825 CASEY CONSTRUCTION 23,1'36.75 83873 05066. CH2M HILL 4,207.84, 0 8 .x;8;7 � ........:......< c ........................................... ............... .S3_ v .... kk : Total Demand: 36;722.79 .7 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Joseph D. Netter City Manager C: John D. Flitner, City Attorney RE: 12/9/97 Public Hearings Sewer Service and Refuse Collection Rate Adjustment Recommendation to Continue Public Hearing To 2/10/98 FROM: Michae L. arrow Finance Director DATE: December 8, 1997 Recommendation: Staff recommends the public hearings for sewer service and refuse collection rate adjustments scheduled for 12/9/97 be carried over to 2/10/98. Any adjusted rates would be effective 3/1/97 for residential customers and 4/1/97 for commercial customers. Background: The City mailed notices of the 12/9/97 public hearing on October 22, 1997 to all customers who receive utility bills from the City. Upon further review of Proposition 218 with City Attorney Flitner, it appears that the notices should also have been sent to the property owners of each affected parcel. The City Attorney recommends the City re -mail the notices to all property owners in order to be sure the City complies with the letter of the law. Financial Impact: The financial impact of this delay will be $88,000 for sewer and $25,000 for refuse collection which will be covered by reserves. Please contact me should you wish to discuss this matter in greater detail. ;Zlt o/g g ` F I INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDU ® TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members FROM: Joseph D. Netter of the City Council City Manager C, 0 RE: Refuse Collection Rates DATE: December 4, 1997 The City of Rohnert Park amended the agreement with Empire Waste Management in November of 1993. The amended agreement extended Empire Waste Management's contract to June 30, 2001. It removed the automatic extension provisions as allowed in previous agreements. Also, one of the major factors of the contract amendment, was a change from a negotiated base rate increase provision to a formula base rate increase provision. The new formula is calculated on CPI change and disposal rate increases at the Sonoma County landfill. This new formula became effective in 1994. Based on this new formula, Empire Waste Management has submitted documentation to justify a rate increase of 2.85%. This rate increase is computed as follows: CPI INCREASE September 1997 Consumer Price Index increase DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE by the County of Sonoma Landfill Total Rate Increase requested 3.4% x 55% = 3.4% 1.87% 3.9% 3.9% x 25% = .98% 2.85% In addition, per Resolution 90-162, Empire Waste Management is allowed to increase debris box service by any increase in County dump fee rates on debris box service. The County has increased debris box disposal rates from $36.00/ton to $37.60/ton effective January 1, 1998. The public hearing notice has been submitted for the required minimum of 45 days prior to the recommended rate increases. A slight adjustment in the commercial establishments and apartment housing charges would become effective February 1 st of 1997, and not December I st of 1997. In addition to the backup detailed information provided by Empire Waste Management, and the public hearing notice, staff has provided a comparison of rate_ s with the City of Santa Rosa, the City of Healdsburg, and the City of Petaluma. If the Council should have any questions in regard to the information provided, please feel free to give either myself, or Finance Director Harrow a call. JDN/jh-�:,,in\ems D WHERE: WHEN: PURPOSE: CITY OF ROHNERT PARR 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 Telephone (707) 795-7226 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADJUSTMENT OF REFUSE -COLLECTION RATES City Hall, 6,750 Commerce Boulevard Tuesday, December 9, 1997 City Council Chambers, 6:00 pm To solicit citizen input regarding annual adjustment to refuse collection rates which is 'based on an approved formula based on changes in the CPI and increase in County charges. (Actual increase is not known at this time but is estimated to be 3.02% less a credit from 1996 of .17% = 2.85%.) Estimated EXISTING PROPOSED PROPOSED MONTHLY MONTHLY EFFECTIVE TYPE OF SERVICE RATE RATE DATE (2.85% inc) ®------------------------------------- Residential: 90 gallon automated $17.80 X18.30 60 gallon automated $11.60 $11.90 35 gallon automated $ 8.90 $ 9.15 Additional 90 gallon $17.80 $18.30 Extra garbage (35 and 60 gal) $ 3.25/Pick up $ 3.35 Putting garbage in yard waste $ 3.25/Pick up $ 3.35 container 1/1/98 1/1/98 1/1/98 1/1/98 1/1/98 1/1/98 Commercial: 1. Commercial establishments and apartment houses container charges are per month and per additional container: EXISTING PROPOSED PROPOSED MONTHLY MONTHLY EFFECTIVE TYPE OF SERVICE RATE RATE DATE ---------------- ----------- (2.85% inc) --------- ------- 90 gallon - $17.80 $18.30 12/X197 60 gallon - $11.60 $11.90 12/ 35 gallon - $ 8.90$ 9.15 /1/97 2. Bin Service Existing Proposed Proposed Size of Bin/# ® of Coll. Rate Rate Effective (2.858 inc) Date 1-1/2 yards 1 per week $ 84.05 $ 86.45 12/1/97 2 yards 1 per week 110.10 113.25 12/1/97 3 yards 1 per week 158.00 162.50 12/1/97 2 per week 233.30 239.95 12/1/97 3 per week 310.10 318.95 12/1/97 4 per week 382.55 393.45 12/1/97 5 per week 457.90 470.95 12/1/97 6 per week 534.65 549.90 12/1/97 4 yards 1 per week 186.95 192.25 12/1/97 2 per week 288.35 296.55 12/1/97 3 per week 382.55 393.45 12/1/97 4 per week 482.60 496.35 12/1/97 5 per week 579.65 596.15 12/1/97 6 per week 673.80 693.00 12/1/97 6 yards 1 per week 217.40 223.60 12/1/97 2 per week 360.85 371.15 12/1/97 3 per week 471.00 484.40 12/1/97 ® 4 per week 598.50 615.55 12/1/97 5 per week 724.50 745.15 12/1/97 6 per week 852.05 876.35 12/1/97 • Copies of backup materials are available for inspect.on at the office of the City Manager, City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, :onnert Park. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the December 9 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. Dated: October 17, 1997 o_ Joseph D. Netter City Manager/Clerk Empire Waste Management a W MI Service Center P.O. Box 697 Santa Rosa, California 95402 ®707/584-4200 November 3, 1997 Mr. Joe Netter City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Joe: Council Conte A Waste Management Company SPY to ea. Council n Copy to Copy to copy to �l T J JVl Pursuant to .the terms of our franchise agreement, we have computed the annual rate adjustment for collection rates effective January 1, 1998. Attached is a schedule showing the detail of the 2.85 % increase.:. In addition, per Resolution No. 90-162, which allows automatic rate increases for debris box service if there is an increase in county dump fees, we are increasing our disposal rates for debris box service. The disposal rates will increase from $36.00/ton to $37.60/ton effective January 1, 1998. Enclosed for your records is a copy of the Refuse Disposal Fee Schedule effective January 1, 1998 and the Consumer Price Index information issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please review the rate adjustment information and contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, ames E. Landa Division President JEL/RLH:bmv `C Raymond L. Holmes Division Vice President & Controller C� U 0 EMPIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATE INCREASE CALCULATION EFFECTIVE 01/01/98 CPI INCREASE September 1997 Consumer Price Index increase (SF -Oakland -San Jose, All Items, All Urban Consumers) DISPOSAL INCREASE 1998 Per Ton Rate for Compacted Refuse Less: adjustment for prior year overstatement Effective 1998 Per Ton Rate for Calculation Current Per Ton Rate for Compacted Refuse Per Ton Increase Over Prior Year Percentage Increase Over Prior Year RATE INCREASE CALCULATION Consumer Price Index Disposal 1998 Rate Increase Amount 981NCRALS Component Component Weighting Increase 55% 3.4% 25% 3.9% 3.4% $ 36.60 (0.25) $ 36.35 35.00 $ 1.35 3.9% Rate Increase 1.87% 0.98% 2.85% 11/4/97 09/10•/1997 '15:15 707-527-3701 INTEGRATED WASTE DIV PAGE 01 REFUSE DISPOSAL FEE SCHEDULE AT ALL COUNTY -OPERATED SITES ® Effective January 1, 1998 Section i.' General Refuse (All compacted &tion -compacted refuse. except as Drovided in Section B.), _---aj Compacted Refuse ............................................ $ 36.60/Ton r Debris Box .................................................. 37.60/Ton Passenger Cars, Station Wagons` .................................... . 4.75/Eadi Vansl &ODF-ach All Pickups' ..................................................... II25fsch Half Pickup Load (less than 1 %2 C1)` ............................... 8.04'Exh Trucks, Trailers, and All other Vehicles .............................. 37.60/Ton 6.00/CY Transfer Station Trailers .......................................... 37.60/Ton il=: Passenger (Up to 8-19.5) .......................................... $ 1.75Eacit Truck (7-50.20 to 12-24.5) ....................................... 6.CDF-qch Tractor (14-00.20 to 26-5.25) ...................................... 176ORch Heavy Equipment Tires (Over 26-5.25) Accepted at Central Only ......... 145 ODEadi Shredded or Sliced (Only if authorized by Director of Transportation and Public Works) ............................ 180.00rTon Tire Rims (with tire mounted) ..................................... OF ® Demolition* _ .....:.... $ 17.50/CY (Concrete, rock, and/or mixtures of soil with other inert materials) ......................................... $ 37.6D Ton Sludge* ...................................................... $ 36.60/Ton Tree Stumps. 8" to 18" ...............:........:..................... $ 25.00'Exh 18" to 30" ........... ............... I.................... 70.ODEach Greater than 30" .......................................... 150.CGEach Wood Waste --Dimensional Lumber ................................ $ 2.00/CY ......................................................... 12.00/Toa Yard Qebri5 .................................................. $ 4.25/CY 27.00/Ton Pickups with yard debris only, no refuse` ............................. 950Fach MaJor Appliances (Without Freon) ................................. $ 3 0GEach (With Freon) .................................... 20.005da Liquid Waste: NOT ACCEPTED`* Includes the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency AB 939 tipping fee surcharge. * * May be accepted pursuant to application approved by Director of Transportation and Public Works in accordance with section I of this Refuse Disposal Fee Schedule. All vehicles will be weighed and charges calculated based.on actual tonnage when scale facilities are availablc and u f u-thcr defined by Stenon C, Other Conditions, of the Refuse Disposal Fee Schedule. G:\BACiIONS\06-24-97\PROPFEES.WPD 46. S U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 71 Stevenson St. Suite 600�-- San Francisco, CA 94105 "' "' ` The documents requested from the BLS Ready Facts catalog follow this cover sheet. BLS Readv Facts documents are available around the clock via fax -on -demand. For a catalog of Readv Facts documents, call (415) 975-4567 and select option 2 after the introductory message. In addition to the San Francisco fax -on -demand service, BLS offers 7 additional regional fax -on - demand systems that highlight each region's States and metropolitan areas. Fora list of regional systems, check the Readv Facts catalog. 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To request CODE intomiation on usine the CPl as an escalator on rental agreement and other contracts request F'AX-ON-DfIvLA ND Code 9256 9240 SAN FRANCISC 10/16/97 onsurner nee Index, All Items, 1982.84=100 for All Urban Consumers 4CPI•U� ANNUAL YEAR JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC AVERAGE 1977 57.2 58.8 59.9 60.9 58.8 1978 61.5 62.7 64.8 66.6 66.1 65.3 64.3 1979 66.3 67.9 69.1 71.0 72.0 74.9 69.8 1980 78.3 79.2 80.7 81.6 81.9 82.9 80.4 1981 84.7 87.9 89.1 93.6 96.6 95.6 90.8 1982 96.2 97.2 99.1 99.0 98.4 95.6 97.6 1983 96.7 97.4 98.6 99.5 99.4 100.0 98.4 1984 101.4 102.9 103.7 105.2 106.5 106.0 104.0 1985 106.9 107.5 108.4 109.2 109.5 109.4 108.4 1986 111.0 110.4 111.9 112.4 113.1 111.8 111.6 1987 112.5 113.4 113.7 114.8 115.0 115.0 115.8 116.1 116.6 117.1 117.3 117.4 115.4 1988 118.4 117.9 119.1 118.7 119.7 120.1 120.9 122.0 122.1 122.3 122.2 122.6 120.5 1989 124.0 124.0 125.9 125.4 126.3 126.2 127.4 128.1 126.8 127.5 127.2 127.4 126.4 199U 128.5 129.2 130.0 130.7 130.8 131.6 132.3 133.1 134.0 134.6 134.7 135.1 132.1 1991 136.7 136.1 136.3 135.8 136.2 137.6 138.2 139.1 139.7 139.6 139.8 139.8 137.9 1992 140.3 141.0 141.9 141.6 141.9 141.9 142.2 142.7 143.7 144.3 144.2 144.3 142.5 J 1993 145.1 145.5 145.7 146.8 146.9 146.1 146.1 146.2 146.5 147.0 147.2 147.0 146.3 1994 147.5 147.4 148.2 148.0 148.3 148.1 148.9 149.4 149.4 149.4 149.8 149.4 148.7 1995 150.3 150.5 151.1 151.5 151.3 151.7 151.5 151.5 152.3 1526 152.4 152.1 151.6 1996 152.9 153.2 152.9 153.9 155.1 155.2 155.9 155.6 156.3 156.9 156.9 156.0 155.1 1997 157.0 157.9 159.2 159.6 159.8 160.0 160.6 161.2 161.6 Table of over-the-year %increases. An entry for Feb. 1982 indicates the percentage increase from Feb. 1981 to Feb-."1982 (in this example 13.61. 1978 10.2 7.2 9.4 1979 7.8 8.3 6.6 6.6 8.9 14.7 8.6 1980 18.1 16.6 16.8 14.9 13.8 10.7 15.2 1981 8.2 11.0 1U.4 14.7 17.9 15.3 12.9 1982 13.6 10.6 11.2 5.8 1.9 0.0 7.5 1983 0.5 0.2 -0.5 0.5 1.0 4.6 0.8 1984 4.9 5.6 5.2 5.7 7.1 6.0 5.7 1985 5.4 4.5 4.5 3.8 2.8 3.2 4.2 1986 3.8 2.7 3.2 2.9 3.3 2.2 3.0 1987 2.2 4.0 2.8 3.3 3.5 5.0 3.4 1988 5.2 4.0 4.7 3.4 4.1 4.4 4.4 5.1 4.7 4.4 4.2 4.4 4.4 1989 4.7 5.2 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.1 5.4 5.0 3.8 4.3 4.1 3.9 4.9 1990 3.6 4.2 3.3 4.2 3.6 4.3 3.8 3.9 5.7 5.6 5.9 6.0 45 19"91 6.4 5.3 4.8 3.9 4.1 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.3 3.7 3.8 3.5 44 1992 2.6 3.6 4.1 4.3 4.2 3.1 2.9 2.6 2.9 3.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 1993 3.4 3.2 2.7 3.7 3.5 3.0 2.7 2.5 1.9 1.9 2.1 1.9 2.7 1994 1.7 1.3 1:7 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.2 2.11 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.6 1995 1.9 2.1 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.4 1.7 1.4 1.9 2.1 1.7 1.8 2.0 1996 1.7 1.8 1.2 1.6 2.5 2.3 2.9 2.7 2.6 2.8 3.0 2.6 2.3 1997 2.7 3.1 4.1 3.7 3.0 3.1 3.0 3.6 �D C CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget REFUSE OPERATION ® DEPARTMENT 7300 BUDGET 1997-98 ------------ ANTICIPATED REVENUE Residential $995,000 Commercial 1,828,000 Penalties 20,000 ------------ Total Revenues $2,843,000 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Payments to franchise operator: Regular service $2,370,130 Fall community clean-up 16,000 Spring community clean-up 0 Hazardous materials clean-up 0 Advertising for recycling 3,000 Bad Debt Expense 4,500 ------------ Total Operating Expense $2,393,630 Retain 5.40 of Commercial (Net of clean-ups) 79,712 Balance -transfer to General Fund 369,658 ------------ Total Expenditures & Transfers $2,843,000 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget Refuse Collection Rates as of July 1. 1997 Residential: $17.80/Month $11.60/Month $ 8.90/Month $17.80/Month (flat rate) for 90 gallon automated containers (flat rate) for 60 gallon automated containers (flat rate) for 35 gallon automated containers (flat rate) for additional 90 gal. automated containers All residences have a 90 gallon yard waste container in addition to garbage container of 35,60 or 90 gallons, and 3 recycling bins. Commercial: 1. Commercial establishments and apartment houses container charges are per month and per additional container: 90 gallon - $17.80 60 gallon - $11.60 35 gallon - $ 8.90 2. The City sanitation officer may require the use of bins, furnished by the contract agent, for any commercial establishment or apartment house. When bins are used, the following monthly rates shall be charged: Size of Bin of Collections Rate ® 1-1/2 yards 1 per week $ 84.05 2 yards 1 per week 110.10 3 yards 1 per week 158.00 2 per week 233.30 3 per week 310.10 4 per week 382.55 5 per week 457.90 6 per week 534.65 4 yards 1 per week 186.95 2 per week 288.35 3 per week 382.55 4 per week 482.60 5 per week 579.65 6 per week 673.80 6 yards 1 per week 217.40 2 per week 360.85 3 per week 471.00 4 per week 598.50 5 per week 724.50 6 per week 852.05 Note: Pursuant to agreement, Empire Waste Management may be entitled to a rate adjustment effective 1/1/98. A 2% adjustment (eff 1/1/98) has been .factored into the 1997-98 budget at this time. n" SERVICE RESIDENTIAL. 90 Gallon 60 Gallon 35 Gallon 1 1/2 YD 1X 2 YARD 1X 3 YARD: 1X 2X 3X 4X .� 5X 0 6X 4 YARD: 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 6 YARD: 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X Rohnert Park Rohnert Park 0.0283 5.30 Approved Approved Proposed Actual Existing Proposed % $ Increase Santa Rosa Healdsburg Petaluma Petaluma Rates 1998 Rates Increase (Decrease) 1998 Rates 1998 Rates 1998 Rates 1/1/97 EMW (2.85% inc) 0.0285 13.75 EMW EMW EMW EMW 17.80 - 18.30 0.0281 0.50 15.30 20.00 21.80 21.45 11.60 11.90 0.0259 0.30. 11.45 16.95 12.35 12.15 8.90 9.15 0.0281 0.25 9.55 10.90 8.20 8.05 84.05 86.45 0.0286 2.40 116.55 111.35 109.30 107.50 110.10 113.25 0.0286 3.15 141.00 138.00 128.40 126.30 158.00 162.50 0.0285 4.50 169.35 191.55 171.80 168.95 233.30 239.95 0.0285 6.65 309.65 330.10 286.70 281.95 310.10 318.95 0.0285 8.85 404.50 469.85 458.25 450.70 382.55 393.45 0.0285 10.90 521.60 607.65 601.20 591.25 457.90 470.95 0.0285 13.05 643.20 746.40 742.80 730.55 534.65 549.90 0.0285 15.25 765.15 885.00 887.60 872.95 186.95 192.25 0.0283 5.30 210.65 227.90 188.75 185.65 288.35 296.55 0.0284 8.20 377.95 376.90 352.90 347.05 382.55 393.45 0.0285 10.90 471.35 526.10 516.00 507.45 482.60 496.35 0.0285 13.75 574.25 675.10 681.00 669.75 579.65 596.15 0.0285 16.50 739.30 824.20 845.40 831.45 673.80 693.00 0.0285 19.20 851.35 972.95 1,008.95 992.30 217.40 223.60 0.0285 6.20 282.50 276.70 258.40 254.15 360.85 371.15 0.0285 10.30 466.05 482.50 426.50 419.45 471.00 484.40 0.0285 13.40 703.80 618.65 644.00 633.35 598.50 615.55 0.0285 17.05 825.05 804.05 849.95 835.90 724.55 745.15 0.0284 20.60 1,153.10 1,038.85 1,055.30 1,037.85 852.05 876.35 0.0285 24.30 1,441.30 1,231.20 1,319.45 1,297.65 eMn RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARR SETTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RUBBISH OR REFUSE COLLECTION RATES WHEREAS, The City's agreement with Empire Waste Management, which was last amended by Resolution 93-133 adopted on October 26, 1993, provides for annual rate adjustments based upon a modified CPI formula; and WHEREAS, Empire Waste Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc. the contract agent for this city service has submitted financial data to be used to calculate the 1998 rates; and WHEREAS, members of the ,city staff have carefullyreviewed the financial data submitted and have determined that a 2.85% increase for 1998 is justifiable and warranted under the City's agreement; and WHEREAS, that last adjustment of rates charged to city customers for this service occurred on.either January 1, 1997 or February 1, 1997 depending upon the type of user; and ®NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council as follows: Any persons from whom solid waste, rubbish or refuse is collected under the provisions of this article shall pay to the City the following fee for such services: A. Single Family Residences, Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex. Persons May select a 90, 60, or 35 gallon container service. (1) For the 90 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $18.30 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and. refuse which has been placed within the receptacles with the receptacles placed at the curb for pick up. (2) For the 60 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $11.90 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and refuse which has been placed within the 60 gallon receptacle with the receptacle placed at the curb for pick up. (3) For the 35 gallon container service the monthly charge shall be $9.15 which shall include all solid waste, rubbish and refuse which has been placed within the 35 gallon receptacle with the receptacle placed at the curb for pick up. (4) For users of 35 gallon and 60 gallon containers there shall ® be a charge of $3.35 for additional refuse placed outside the container. This charge will be assessed each time the 0 container is filled up and dumped into the truck. (5) There shall be a $3.35 charge if refuse is placed into the yard waste container. B. Commercial Establishments and Apartment Houses. These rates are based on the total number of apartments, or mobile homes whether occupied or vacant, subject to the following provisions: 0 (1) If the entire premises is unoccupied, no charge is made. (2) When 35 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $9.15 per month for each such apartment unit. When 60 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $11.90 per month for each such apartment unit. When 90 gallon container service is used by an apartment unit, the monthly charge shall be $18.30 per month for each such apartment unit. (3) When 35 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $9.15 per month for each such commercial unit. When 60 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $11.90 per month for each such commercial unit. When 90 gallon container service is used by a commercial unit, the monthly charge shall be $18.30 per month for each such commercial unit. (4) The City may require the use of bins, furnished by the Contract Agent, for any, commercial establishment or apartment house. When bins are used, the following rates shall be charged: Number of Monthly Size of Bin ---------- Collections Rate 1-1/2 yard ----------- .1 per week -------- 86.45 2 yard 1 per week 113.25 3 yard 1 per week 162.50 2 per week 239.95 3 yard 3 per week 318.95 4 per week 393.45 5 per week 470.95 6 per week 549.90 4 yard 1 per week 192.25 2 per week 296.55 3 per week 393.45 4 per week 5 per week 496.35 . 596.15 6 per week 693.00 ® 6 yard 1 per week 223.60 2 per week 371.15 3 per week 484.40 4 per week 615.55 5 per week 745.15 6 per week 876.35 (5) Where a complete bin is not regularly utilized, the rate may be adjusted with the consent of the City. Where a type of bin service is provided for which no rate is provided by this resolution, a comparable rate may be established by the Contract Agent with the written consent of the City Manager. (6) All business conducted in a residence must pay the business rate for all solid waste, rubbish and refuse handled. (7) The Contract Agent shall make available bins for collecting of solid waste, rubbish, and refuse to all business establishments and apartment houses, when requested by the owners or required by the City., (8) The City shall have the right to require that apartment houses, condominiums, planned developments and other multi- family residential units utilize bins for the collection of 0solid waste, rubbish and refuse. C. Mobile Home Parks. The owners of all mobile home parks shall pay charges as follows: (1) For each "adults only" mobile home park, a charge of $7.55 per month for each occupied unit. ® (2) For each mobile home park which is not restricted to "adults", a charge of $9.15 per month for each occupied unit. D. Special Collections. For a special collection of rubbish or refuse, .there shall be a charge of $12.95 for each cubic yard or fraction thereof. A special collection of rubbish shall consist of any collection not included within the established monthly rate and shall include any bulky items which cannot be placed within the regularly used collection receptacle. E. Commercial Compactor. Compacted solid waste from commercial compactors operated by large industrial or commercial enterprises shall be charged for refuse collection as follows: (1) For pick-ups and collection not more than one time per week, an amount not to exceed twenty four and sixty hundredths dollars ($24.60) per cubic yard. r1 U (2) For pick-ups and collection more than one time per week, rates shall be negotiated between the business and the Contract Agent subject to the written approval of the City. F. Free Service to the City. The Contract Agent shall provide free service to all City owned facilities and bus stops. G. Effective Dates. The rates outlined in above Section A for Single Family residences shall become effective January 1, 1998. The rates outlined in above sections B, C, D, and E shall become effective February 1, 1998. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the Rohnert Park City Council this 9th day of December, 1997. ATTEST: ® Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ROHNERT PARR Mayor FLORES MACKENZIE REILLY VIDAK-MARTINEZ SPIRO AYES: NOES: ABSENT: „BSTAIN: 3 INTER -OFFICE MEMOItANDU ® TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members FROM: Jos ph D. Netter of the City Council City Manager RE: Proposed Rate Adjustment for Sewage Treatment DATE: December 4, 1997 & Disposal Service City Staff is recommending a 10% increase in Rohnert Park's Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service rates, as outlined in the 1997-98 approved budget. This 10% rate increase, new revenues generated would amount to approximately $384,000, or 7%, based on an implementation date of January 1, 1998 for residential and February 1, 1998 for commercial (metered) accounts. Based on the increased revenues of approximately $384,000, staff estimates an approximate <$294,000> deficit balance in the Sewer Operating account. It has been past practice of City Council policy to attempt to maintain a status quo in the Sewer Operating account so that sufficient reserves would be available in the event of major operation and maintenance emergencies and/or unexpected treatment or disposal cost increases. The estimated cash balance as of 10/31/97 is approximately $2.4 million. Complete documentation for the Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service rates have been provided to the City Council, which includes the following: ® 1. Public Hearing Notice of Adjusted Rates for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service with existing monthly rates and proposed monthly rates, with the relevant effective dates. 2. The 1997-98 Sewer Operating Budget, showing a <$294,545> deficit. 3. Sewer Service Rates as of July 1, 1997, including notes to the Sewer Operation. 4. A Wastewater Plant Major Capitalization Costs and detailed summary. 5. The Computation of General Fund Allocations to Utility Funds. 6. An Analysis and Comparison of the Budget for Fiscal Year 1996-97 to the Budget for Fiscal Year 1997-98, including increases in both revenues and expenditures for comparison purposes. Based on this documentation and analysis, a 10% rate adjustment is recommended in order to alleviated reduction of the Sewer Operating account reserves. As can be seen by this detailed analysis, the major cost increase is the result of the Santa Rosa Subregional System Laguna Plant Operation and Maintenance account. This account is increasing to $5,257,245 for Fiscal Year 1997-98 from $4,658,509 for Fiscal Year 1996-97. This is an increase of $598,736, or 13% total. With analyzation of the cost increase from the City of Santa Rosa, it will be discovered that the ® Operation and Maintenance portion of the account increases from $2,446,172 for Fiscal Year 1996-97 to $3,014,982 for Fiscal Year 1997-98. This is a total increase of approximately $568,810, or 23%. Whereas, the capital related costs are only increasing 1.4%, i.e., from $2,212,337 for 1996-97 to $2,242,263 for 1997-98. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (2) Council Meetine Memo - '1997 ® The 13% in total cost increases of the Subregional System, or (23% for O & M) is related to increased costs of Operation and Maintenance. This includes increased flow costs, as well as increased treatment costs. O & M costs are a result of the actual flows resulting from each city or agency within the Subregional System. As previously communicated to the Council, all agencies within the Subregional System have shown increases inflow due to the "bullish" economy resulting in less vacancy, both in residential and commercial units. The vacancy factor, as well as companies running, two and three shifts, are resulting in additional capacity generally not anticipated in previous years. This results in greater treatment costs with corresponding additional revenues. In addition to the documentation provided, staff has prepared a rate comparison for Council's review which includes the City of Santa Rosa, the City of Sebastopol, and the City of Cotati, which are all in the Subregional System. Also, the rate comparison for the City of Petaluma has been provided for information purposes. The options the Council has at this time is to accept staff's recommendation at 10%, which would still leave an approximately <$300,000> deficit in Sewage Operations which would be offset by reserves, or reduce the percentage for greater reliance on reserves, or increase the percentage to reduce the reserves. This is a Council policy decision. Again, past practice has been to attempt to maintain a status quo position in the Sewer Operating account. ® If Council should have any questions in regard to the information provided, please feel free to either give me or Finance Director Harrow a call for further explanation. .IDN/j h-c:win\sewage CITY OF ROHNERT PARR 6750 Commerce Boulevard ® Rohnert Park, California 94928 Telephone (707) 793-7226 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADJUSTMENT OF RATES FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Rohnert Park will, on the 9th day of December 1997, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices at 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California, hold a public hearing for the purpose of allowing oral presentations or written comments concerning proposed adjustment to the City's "Rates for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service" to adjust same to offset increased costs associated with the operation of the Rohnert Park wastewater treatment and disposal system, which includes its share of the Santa Rosa Sub -Regional Sewer System. The rates were last adjusted in October and November 1996. The proposed rates are as follows: u-,, Copies of backup materials are available for inspection at the office of the City Manager, City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the December 9 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. Dated: October 17, 1997 I Joseph D. Netter City Manager/Clerk EXISTING PROPOSED PROPOSED MONTHLY MONTHLY EFFECTIVE TYPE OF RATE RATE RATE DATE ---------------- ------------ (10% Inc) ----------- --------- Residential Flat Rates: Family Residence $ 30.00 $ 33.00 1/1/98 , ®Single Apartment houses, duplex, triplex, fourplex (per unit) $ 20.25 $ 22.25 2/1/98 Mobile Home Park (per unit): Family $ 15.00 $ 16.50 2/1/98 Adult only $ 13.05 $ 14.35 2/1/98 Commercial Flat Rates (Monthly): V� Churches $ 13.80 $ 15.20 2/1/98 Public Libraries $ 71.90 $ 79.10 2/1/98 Metered rates: (Per one thousand gallons) Bakery $ 6.87 $ 7.56 2/1/98 Restaurant $ 6.87 $ 7.56 2/1/98 All other $ 3.97 $ 4.37 2/1/98 u-,, Copies of backup materials are available for inspection at the office of the City Manager, City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the December 9 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. Dated: October 17, 1997 I Joseph D. Netter City Manager/Clerk • .7 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget SEWER OPERATION DEPARTMENT 7200 BUDGET 1997-98 ANTICIPATED REVENUE o Residential (Non -Metered.) �v � $2,760,000 Commercial (Metered) ' 2,635,000 Penalties 50,000 City of Cotati 140,000 Sonoma State University 139,000 Cotati-Rohnert Park USD 75,000 ------------ Total Revenue $5,799,000 Depreciation Added Back 270,000 ------------ (DECREASE) IN CASH BALANCE ($494,545) Before Transfer In Transfer In (from Sewer Conn. Fee Fund) 200,000 ------------ INCREASE IN CASH BALANCE ($294,545) ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES 4201 Part -Time Salaries $12,600 4800 Training & Education 600 5210 Sp. Dept Supplies 5,000 5220 Heat, Light & Power 47,500 5230 Telephone 1,200 5260 Dues & Subscriptions 200 531X Facilities R&M 92,400 (a) 5330 Spec. Dept. Equipment R&M 42,900 (b) 5350 Small Tools 700 6101 Contractual Services 1,700 6600 Travel & Meetings 600 6910 Miscellaneous 500 6920 Bad Debt Expense 3,500 Total Operating Expenditures ------------ $209,400 Depreciation Expense .270,000 General Fund Recharge 797,600 5360 ^>► Laguna Plant O & M 5,257,245 (c) Capital Outlay 29,300 (d) TOTAL EXPENDITURES ------------ $6,563,545 Excess Expenditures Over Revenues ------------ ($764,545) Depreciation Added Back 270,000 ------------ (DECREASE) IN CASH BALANCE ($494,545) Before Transfer In Transfer In (from Sewer Conn. Fee Fund) 200,000 ------------ INCREASE IN CASH BALANCE ($294,545) 0 Existing Rates Residential: $30.00/Month Commercial: Bakery - Restaurant - All Others - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget Sewer Service Rates as of July 1, 1997 $6.87/1,000 gallons (meter rate) $6.87/1,000 gallons (meter rate) $3.97/1,000 gallons (meter rate) Proposed New rates effective: Residential - January 1, 1998 Commercial - December 1, 1997 Notes to Sewer operations Proposed New Rates (10% increase) $33.00/month $7.56/1,000 gallons $7.56/1,000 gallons $4.37/1,000 gallons (a) Survey.collection system and make repairs $ 75,000. Pump station office painting & rool replacement 6,000 Repl. mag meter sensor, 18" 11,000 Hazardous materials storage 400 $ 92,400 7 (b) Flow meter service $ 3,200 Service standby generator 2,000 Service electronic controls 3,000 Balance drive shafts 3,000 Pump repairs ._-_,000 Chlorination system service 2,000 Install modem in motor control center 1,200 Replace batteries in standby generator 4,000 Replacement teeth for sewage grinder 7,000 Pump seals, split mech. 3,500 Hydroflusher & rodder repairs & maint. --2_000- (c) Laguna Plant O & M Capitalization Costs Total ? 2/z►z 1337 (itemization on page 36)y' & -2,242,263 /.X o Q$5,257,245 $_42, 900- " ,,tP' �e $3,014,982 23x (d) Capital Outlay 9510 Equipment Power unit for grinder $13,000 Dual containment gasoline storage 12,000 Tool box, roll -away 900 ® Drill press, floor mounted 1,200 Hose, high pressure 2,200 Total 9510 $29,300 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget WASTEWATER PLANT MAJOR CAPITALIZATION COST ,aouna Plant Debt- Service 97-98: Existing Plant Buy-ln Laguna PlantExpansion (1) New Debt (1983-2003)/92 Laguna: Plant and Ponds - (2) New Debt 1985/89/92-$10`Million (Capacity Preservation) (3) New Debt 1985/89/92-$10 Million (Capacity Expansion) (4) New Debt 1988/92-$.`25 Million (Capacity Preservation} (5) New Debt -1988/92-$3 Million (Capacity Expansion) (6) New Debt- 1990/1993 for both preservation & expansion (7) New Debt- 1991 for various interim projects (8) New Debt- 1992 - $12.7 M (Capacity Expansion) (9) New Debt- 1992 - $19 M' (Capacity Preservation) (10)1992/96 Refunding Bonds (Capacity Preservation & Expansion) (11)State.Revolving Loan Fund Totals 1997-98 LOCAL SHARE DISTRIBUTION RP S.S.U. Toal 3.116 .1 MGD 3.216 MGD 96.891% 3.109% 100.000% $10,677 $343 $11,020 97,810 3,139 100,949 62,399 21002 64,401 157,514 5,054 162,568 157,514 5,054 162,568 295,677 9,488 305,165 109,961 3,528 .113,489 162,125 5,202 167,327 166,639 5,347 171,986 184,527 5,921 190,448- 252,510 8,102 260,612 196,244 6,297 202,541 318,955 10,234 329,189 $2,172,551 $69,712 $2,242,263 Notes: (1) New Debt 1983-2003 Existing includes debt service payments on Capital Improvements made in 1983 to Alpha Basin, Laguna Plant litigations expenses, Laguna Effluent Disposal System III - engineering and design and Delta Pond, Laguna Treatment Plant Expansion and others. These bonds were refunded (refinanced) in 1992. (2) City of Santa Rosa sold a $20 million dollar bond issue in November 1985. Approximately $10' million of this issue is being used for Capacity Preservation so that the Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant can remain rated at 15MGD. These bonds were refunded (refinanced) in 1989 & 1992. (3) The remaining $10 million of this issue is to be used for Capacity Expansion. Approximately 3 MGD will be added to the plant's capacity increasing it to 18 MGD. Rohnert Park currently has 3.2 MGD of the total 15 MGD. After the expansion, Rohnert Park will have 3.84 MGD (4) City of Santa Rosa sold a $28 million dollar bond issue in February 1988. Of that amount, approximately $25 million was used to provide capacity reservation. Items included are advanced treatment and reliability improvements needed in order to maintain a rated 18 MGD plant. These bonds were refunded (refinanced) in 1992. (5) The remaining $3 million of this issue is to be used for capacity expansion. Long term studies are being done in order to increase'the plant's capacity from, 18 MGD. (6) Debt service payments for 1990 bond issue ($18 Million). This issue was used for both capacity preservation & expansion. These bonds were refunded in 1993. (7) Debt service payments for 1991 bond issue ($15 Million) which was used for various interim projects. (8) Debt service payments. for 1992 bond issue ($12.7 Million) which was used for capacity expansion. (9) Debt service payments for 1992 bond issue ($19 Million) ,0which was used for capacity preservation:- - 0) Debt payments for capacity preservation (49%) and expansion (51%) 1) Debt payments for capacity preservation (25%) and expansion (75%) Of Rohnert Park's share of the Laguna Plant Buy -In and Debt Service for 1997-98, $200,000 will be taken from the Sewer Connection Fee Fund. The sewer operation budget anticipates. that the balance of $2,042,263 will be contributed from the Sewer Fund. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1997-98 Budget COMPUTATION OF GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION TO UTILITY FUND Estimated % Applied 1997-98 to Utility Budget Operation Amount General Government. ---------- --------- ---------- City Council $52,740 5% $2,637 City Manager 460,750 15% 69,113 Finance & Accounting 841,210 50% 420,605 Data Processing 197,085 25% .49,271 Stores 73,595 10% 7,360 Legal Services 621335 10% 6,234 Planning 389,725 5% 19,486 Personnel 2301815 15% 34,622 Internal Audit 86,620 10% 8,662 City Offices Building 44,000 20% 8,800 City Offices Annex 29,500 25% 7,375 Non -Departmental 1,355,585 32% 433,787 Non -Departmental Benefits 155,575 32% 49,784 Sub -total General Gov't. $1,117,735 ®Public Works: Engineering 370,180 50% 185,090 Public Works - General 1,973,165 35% 690,608 Total $1,993,433 ** ** Used $1,994,000 divided as follows: Total Monthly Fund Percent Dollars Recharge Water 60% $1,196,400 $99,700 Sewer 40% 797,600 66,467 -------- ---------- -------- 100% $1,994,000 $166,167 Sheetl ANALYSIS OF 1/1/98 SEWER INCREASE Sheetl ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Park -Time Salaries BUDGET BUDGET 0°% Training and Education FY96197 FY97/98 INCREASE °% INCR. CALCULATION ANTICIPATED REVENUE 5,000 5,000 0°% Residential 2,575,600 2,760,000 185,000 7°% Based on 10% increase for 1/198 thru 6/30/98 Commercial 2,435,000 2,635,000 200,000 8°% Based on 10% increase Penalties 50,000 50,000 - 0°% No increase City of Cotati 135,000 140,000 5,000 4% Based on usage and °% share of cost of subregional system Sonoma State University 150,000 139,000 (11,000) -7% Based on usage and % share of cost of subregional system Cotati-Rohnert Park USD 70,000 75,000 5,000 7°% Based on usage and °% share of cost of subregional system TOTAL REVENUE 5,415,000 5,799,000 384,000 7°% ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Park -Time Salaries 12,600 12,600 0°% Training and Education 600 600 0°% Sp. Dept. Supplies 5,000 5,000 0°% Heat, Light and Power 47,500 47,500 - 0% Telephone 800 1,200 400 50% Dues & Subscriptions 200 200 - 0°% Facilities R&M 50,400 92,400 42,000 83°% Survey collection system & make repairs ($751) Spec. Dept. Equip. R&M 27,200 42,900 15,700 58°% Small Tools 700 700 - 0% Contractual Services 700 1,700 1,000 143°% Travel & Meetings 600 600 - 0°% Miscellaneous 500 500 0°% Bad Debt Expense 3,500 3,500 0°% TOTAL OPERATING EXPEN. 150,300 209,400 59,100 39°% Depreciation Expense 85,000 270,000 185,000 218°% Change in depreciation method General Fund Recharge 772,000 797,600 25,600 3% Laguna Plant O&M 4,658,509 5 257245 598.736 13°% Cost Allocation per Santa Rosa City Council Capital Outlay - 29,300 29,300 #0I7/01 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,665,809 6,563,545 897,736 16% EXCESS EXPEND. OVER REVENUE (250,809) (764,545) (513,736) Depreciation Added Back 85,000 270,000 (DECREASE) IN CASH BALANCE (165,809) (494,545) Transfer In (from Sewer Conn. Fee Fund) 200,000. 200,000 INCREASE IN CASH BALANCE 34,191545 __(2 C 5 all 1C_L11v4 A 1/3 '1q 7 D 0 ® • • Sheetl Page 1 SURVEY OF CITIES SEWER RATES R.P. R.P. SANTA ROSA SUBREGIONAL USER AGENCY EXISTING PROPOSED ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL MONTHLY MONTHLY SANTA ROSA SEBASTOPOL COTATI PETALUMA TYPE OF RATE RATE RATE 1/11/97 8/1/94 1/11/98 1/1/98 (1) (2) (4) (3) Residential Flat Rates: Single Family 30.00 33.00 44.16 33.24 34.85 17.32 Apartment houses, duplex, triplex, fourplex (per unit) 20.25 22.25 31.74 23.89 25.05 17.32 Mobile Home Park (per unit) Family 15.00 16.50 31.74 23.89 25.05 17.32 Adult Only 13.05 14.35 24.84 18.70 19.60 17.32 Commercial Flat Rates (Monthly) Churches 13.80 15.20 Metered Metered Metered 1.83 Public Libraries 71.90 79.10 Metered Metered Metered 1.83 Metered rates (per 1,000 gal.) Bakery 6.87 7.56 6.67 2.59 Metered 1.83 Restaurant 6.87 7.56 6.07 3.62 Metered 1.83 All Other 3.97 4.37 4.60 2.59 Metered 1.83 (1) Rate's are either per 1,000 gallons or fixed per size of meter (2) Rates are per 100 cu. ft. (3) Rates are per 748 gallons (4) Rates are based on flat rate per meter size plus $3.63 per 1,000 gallons (residential) Assumptions: 100 gal/person/day = 13.4 cu. ft./person/day 3.2 persons/SFD 2.3 persons/MFD, Family MH 1.8persons/Adult MH Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of.Rohnert Park did, on the 21st day of April, 1975, adopt Ordinance No. 267 of said City, and WHEREAS, Section 10 of said Ordinance No. 267 does provide fees and charges authorized thereunder shall be set by resolution of the City Council. ,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does adopt the rules and regulations and sewer service charges related to the administration and operation of the City.'s wastewater treatment disposal operation. Section 1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise indicates, terms used herein have the following meanings: (a) "City" means the City of Rohnert Park (b) "Council" means the City Council (c) "Sewer service charges" means fees, rolls, rates, rentals, or other charges for services and facilities furnished by City in connection ®with the sanitation or sewage system. They shall include user charges and industrial cost recovery charges as defined under U.S. Public Law 92-500. (d) "Dwelling unit" shall mean any residence, apartment house, mobile home, habitation or other structure customarily occupied by a single person or family requiring sewage disposal services. (e) "Rental living space" shall mean any portion of a dwelling, habitation or other structure, which is rented to a single person or family for the purpose of living or sleeping within or thereon. (f) "Residential user" means single family homes, apartment houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, mobile homes, rooming homes, and .dormitories. (g) "Commercial user" means any sewer service user other than "residential" or "industrial". (h) "Industrial user" means any user identified in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1972, Office of Management and Budget as now or hereafter amended or supplemented, under the following divisions: (1) Division A - Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (2) Division B - Mining (3) Division C - Manufacturing (4) Division D - Transportation, Communication, Electric , Gas, and Sanitary Services is (5) Division I - Services provided however, that a user so identified shall be classified as a commercial user if, upon the determination of the City Engineer, such user introduces into the City's sewerage system primarily segregated domestic wastes from sanitary conveniences. ® Section 2. Sewer Service Charges Section 2.1 Rate Schedule Sewer service charges are hereby prescribed as follows: 2.1.1. Residential: A fixed monthly charge as follows: Single family Apartment houses, duplex triplex, fourplex Mobile home park: Family Adult only Rooming house, dormitories 2.1.1. Commercial: a. Churches b. Schools: $33.00 per dwelling unit $22.25 per dwelling unit $16.50 per dwelling unit $14.35 per dwelling unit $14.35 per dwelling unit A fixed monthly charge of $15.20 Elementary $8.25 per pupil, average daily ® attendance, plus faculty and all personnel Junior High Schools $11.00 per pupil, average daily attendance, plus faculty and all personnel Senior High Schools $15.15 per pupil, average daily attendance, plus faculty and all personnel C. Public Libraries A monthly charge of $79.10 d. Others: A usage charge per 1,000 gallons of water usage per bi-monthly billing period at the following rates: Bakery $7.56 Restaurant $7.56 All Other $4.37 Charges for "Commercial -Others" shall be based on bi-monthly or monthly metered water consumption from all sources but excluding water which, upon determination by the City Engineer, is found not to be discharged to a sanitary sewer. If deemed appropriate by the City Engineer and Finance Director, ® charges may be based on metered consumption between the period of November 1 and April 30. The minimum monthly charge shall be $33.00. 2.1.3. Industrial: A usage charged based on measured discharges in accordance with the following: ®Metered water usage or effluent discharge shall be the billing base for flow and volume charges. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids (SS) strengths will be based on laboratory analyses of the discharge to the sewer from the premises. Such analyses shall be conducted at least annually by the City with all costs paid by the user. A unit rate per volume of discharge will be developed for each industrial connection to the sewer system. The minimum rate shall be the same as "Commercial -Others" which is $33.00 monthly. The charge will be adjusted of any substantial charge occurs in the, amount of the maximum flow or characteristics of the discharge. 2.1.4 Bi -Monthly rates will be double the monthly rates. 2.2 Special Rates. The City Council may enter into written agreements for rates other than those listed when special conditions or circumstances make the listed rates inapplicable. 2.3 Relief from Unjust Rates. The owner or occupants of any premises who, by reason of special circumstance finds that the foregoing ®rates are unjust or inequitable as applied to his premises, may make written application to the Council, stating the circumstances and requesting a different basis of charges for sewer services to his premises. If such application be approved, the Council may by resolution fix and establish fair and equitable rates for such premises to be effective as of the date of such application and continuing during the period of special circumstances. The Council may on its own motion find that by reason of special circumstances the foregoing rates are unjust and inequitable as applied to particular premises and may, by resolution, fix and establish fair and equitable rates for such premises during the period of special circumstances. Section 3. Bills and Payments 3.1 Bills for sewer service to unmetered single family and other unmetered residential accounts will be rendered bi-monthly in advance unless otherwise provided. 3.2 Bills for sewer service to metered residential accounts and commercial and industrial accounts will be rendered bi-monthly in arrears unless otherwise provided. 3.3 Bills for sewer service to schools and.other public institutions may be rendered annually. 3.4 If the total period of service is less than the period, the ®period of service.. may, be pro -rated and the service charge adjusted accordingly. 3.5 Bills for sewer service charges may be combined with bills for water and garbage service and when so combined the same delinquent dates and penalties relative to bills for water service will be applicable to bills for sewer service. ®3.6 Bills are due and payable at the City Hall, City Hall Annex, places designated by the City. on presentation. Payments may be made either by mail or person, or at other 3.7 Bills for service to non -metered water accounts billed in advance are due and payable upon presentation and become delinquent on the 10th day of the second month in the billing period. Bills not paid by this date shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%). 3.8 Bills -for service to metered water accounts billed in arrears are due and payable upon presentation and become delinquent on the 20th day of the month following the period for which the bill was rendered. Bills not paid by this date will be subject to a penalty of ten percent (10%). 3.9 Where owners of real property fail to pay bills for sewer service charges provided to their property, the delinquent amounts shall become a lien on the real property to which said service was provided ,in accordance with the lien procedure as provided by the laws of the State of California. 3.10 Service may be refused to a property if a balance is still due to the City for prior service provided to the property. Section 4. Use of Revenues 4.1 Revenues derived under this resolution shall be used only in ® accordance with Ordinance No. 267. Section 5. Resolution Repealed. 5.1 Resolution No. 96-160 is hereby repealed when this resolution becomes effective. Section 6. Time of Taking Effect 6.1 This resolution shall take effect on January 1, 1998 for non - metered residential service and on February 1, 1998 for all other service. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 9th day of December 1997. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk FLORES MACKENZIE REILLY VIDAK•MARTINEZ e,..._eSPIRO AYES: NOES: ABSENT.® ABSTAIN: TO: Joseph D. Netter City Manager c: John Flitner City Attorney INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman Copy to /,-- Copy to Copy to Michael L. arrow Finance Director RE: Response to Paul Stutrud Concerns - DATE: December 2, 1997 Sewer and Refuse Rate Adjustment Public Hearing Notices The City has scheduled a public hearing on December 9, 1997, at which time the Council will consider rate adjustments for Sewer Service and Refuse Collection. Notices of the public hearing were mailed to all utility customers on October 22, 1997, 47 days prior to the public hearing. This memo will address the concerns of Mr. Stutrud as communicated in his November 30, 1997 letter. Concern #1: The effected parcels are not identified. Do we take for granted that sewage and garbage services are provided for just Rohnert Park residents and businesses? City Response: The City's utility service charges are different than assessments which are addressed in Proposition 218. Utility service charges are not levied upon parcels but charged to users of the services. Therefore, parcels could not be listed or identified in the notice. The notices were mailed to every utility customer who pays for sewer and/or refuse collection. Concern #2: No reason was stated for the need for the proposed rate increase. The public has a right to know why the rates are being increased, instead of the past practice of just doing it for the sake of adding income to the City's funds. Under Article XIIID, the funds cannot be used for any other purpose than what they are collected for. No more enhancement of the General Fund. City Response: Reasons for the increase were, stated in the notices. The sewer increase is used -'to offset increased costs associated with the operation of the Rohnertt-Park wastewater treatment, and disposal system, which includes its.share of the Santa Rosa Sub -Regional Sewer System". The refuse collection rate increase is -'based on an approved formula based on changes in the CPI (Consumer Price Index) and increase in County charges". The revenues derived from the enterprise funds are segregated and not commingled with the General Fund. All enterprise revenues are used solely for the purpose for which it was levied. The statement regarding past practice is unfounded.- . Concern #3: No mention of the 15% penalty being imposed for exceeding Rohnert Park's sewage allotment. No analysis was made of future issuance of building permits... No mention was made of the effect of the toilet retrofit program and a cost .analysis of its effectiveness. What about the sewage rates charged to the Cotati-RP Unified School t District? Is the public aware of the tiered -rates based on attendance. Shouldn't they be informed? City Response: The proposed rate adjustment was calculated based upon current projected revenues and expenditures. The items mentioned in this concern are outside the scope of the current rate calculation. The sewer rates charged to the Cotati-RP Unified School District are outlined in the resolution which approves the sewer rates. Copies of all backup materials are available for public scrutiny. Concern #4: Section 6(b)(4) is quite clear in stating that no fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges on potential or future use of a service are not permitted. City Response: Since the City's sewer system is currently operational, this comment is vague and unclear and will need to be clarified before the City can respond. The balance of Mr. Stutrud's concerns and comments center around recycling philosophy and are unrelated to the question at hand, unless the Council wishes to drastically alter the refuse collection rate structure for residential users, as outlined by Mr. Stutrud. In summary, I do not agree with Mr. Stutrud's opinion that the Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for December 9, 1997 do not comply with Proposition 218. ® Please contact me if you have any questions. • Paul D. Stutrud P. 0. Box 2205 Rohnert Park CA 94927 ® 30 November 1997 ,'Iil Correspondence Mayor Linda Spiro 2y to ea. Councilman Members of the City Council .oay to City of Rohnert Park Copy to 6750 Commerce Boulevard _ ny to Rohnert Park CA 94928 - �• RE: Sewer and Garbage Rate Increases Dear City Council members: I am writing in protest of the public notices for sewer and garbage rate increases. I will begin by stating that I believe, because of Proposition 218, there are now provisions in the State Constitution under Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution that requires a specific process for calculating rate increases, which the City's notices, mailed and published, do not comply. For your information, the following is the language of the State Constitution. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 13D (ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY -RELATED REFORM) ® SEC. 6. Property Related Fees and Charges. (a) Procedures for New or Increased Fees and Charges. An agency shall follow the procedures pursuant to this section in imposing or increasing any fee or charge as defined pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The parcels upon which a fee or charge is proposed for imposition shall be identified. The amount of the fee or charge proposed to be imposed upon each parcel shall be calculated. The agency shall provide written notice by mail of the proposed fee or charge to the record owner of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition, the amount of the fee or charge proposed to be imposed upon each, the basis upon which the amount of the proposed fee or charge was calculated, the reason for the fee or charge, together with the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed fee or charge. y (2) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed fee or charge not less than 45 days after mailing the notice of the proposed fee or charge to the record owners of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition. At the public hearing, the agency shall consider all protests against the proposed fee or charge. If written protests against the proposed fee or charge are presented by a majority of owners of the identified parcels, the agency shall not impose the fee or charge. (b) Requirements for Existing, New or Increased Fees and Charges. A fee or charge shall not be extended, imposed, or increased by any agency unless it meets all of the following requirements: (I) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not exceed the funds required to provide the property related service. (2) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed. ® (3) The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel. (4) No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future use of a service are not permitted. Standby charges, whether characterized as charges or assessments, shall be classified as assessments and shall not be imposed without compliance with Section 4. (5) No fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental services including, but not limited to, police, fire, ambulance or library services, where the service is available to the public at large in substantially the same manner as it is to property owners. Reliance by an agency on any parcel map, including, but not limited to, an assessor's parcel map, may be considered a significant factor in determining whether a fee or charge is imposed as an incident of property ownership for purposes of this article. In any legal action contesting the validity of a fee or charge, the burden shall be on the agency to demonstrate compliance with this article. © Voter Approval for New or Increased Fees and Charges. Except for fees or charges for sewer, water, and refuse collection services, no property related fee or charge shall be imposed or increased unless and until that fee or charge is submitted and approved by a majority vote of the property owners of the property subject to the fee or charge or, at the option of the agency, by a two-thirds vote of the electorate residing in the affected area. The election shall be conducted not less than 45 days after the public hearing. An agency may adopt procedures similar to those for increases in assessments in the conduct of elections under this subdivision. ® (d) Beginning July 1, 1997, all fees or charges shall comply with this section. In my opinion, the Public Notices are defective for the following reasons: 1 The effected parcels are not identified. Do we take for granted that sewage and garbage services are provided for just Rohnert Park residents and businesses? 2. No reason was stated for the need for the proposed rate increase. The public has a right to know why the rates are being increased, instead of the past practice of just doing it for the sake of adding income to the City's funds. Under Article XIIID, the funds cannot be used for any other purpose than what they are collected for. No more enhancement of the General Fund. 3. No mention was made of the 15% penalty being imposed for exceeding Rohnert Park's sewage allotment. No analysis was made of future issuance of building permits or the cost to rate -payers for continued construction at the Lyons and Sterling projects and other new sewage connect projects such as the 12 Screen Theater on Golf Course Drive or the latest Tatman project. No mention was made of the effect of the toilet retrofit program and a cost analysis of its effectiveness. What about the sewage rates charged to the Cotati- Rohnert Park School ® District? Is the public aware of the tiered -rates based on attendance? Shouldn't they be informed? ® 4. Section 6(b)(4) is quite clear in stating that no fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future use of a service are not permitted. In regards to the "refuse collection rates," I think this city council should review the effectiveness of the current curbside recycling program, as well as the entire garbage collection services being provided. Too many people are still not seriously utilizing the curbside recycling program. I think curbside recycling should be made mandatory and that a program be established in Rohnert Park as has been done in other cities for fines and penalties for not complying with recycling, as well as a parallel program for those people who are conscientious recyclers, by providing rebates on their general garbage rates. Some states have made laws that provide for "garbage cops" who write citations for non-compliance with the recycling effort. It is very obvious that the voluntary recycling in Rohnert Park is not working as well as it should and that this is needed here. On any garbage collection morning in any area of Rohnert Park you will find that the majority of homes are putting recyclable materials in the garbage cans instead ® of the provided recycling bins. Short-sightedness is going to cost us dearly in the long term when there are no more available land fill sites. In my opinion, Empire Waste Management is not acting to promote recycling, although they are certainly benefitting by all the "free" materials they collect and resell. Why isn't there a regular reminder with the utility bill, on Channel 8 and other public service announcements to encourage recycling? I am on the Board of Directors of GRI (Garbage Reincarnation Inc.) a non-profit organization that acts to research all aspects of recycling and to educate the public about the importance of recycling. We also operate recycling centers in several locations in the county. Our goal is to see the exclusion of as much recyclable materials from the land fill as possible and practical. However, the best first step is for "source" sorting and separation of materials. Before any further rate increases are considered, the issue of recycling and the value of service we are getting should be reviewed and questioned. Are we getting what we pay for? If Empire Waste Management does not want to vigorously promote recycling and reduction of the materials that go to landfill, I think actions should be taken for finding a new garbage collection company. I also believe the garbage rates should be adjusted to reflect the real costs of ® refuse collection. A 90 gallon garbage can should be charged at $30 per month, a 60 gallon garbage can should be charged at $20 per month. ® Extra garbage should be charged a minimum of $20 per can and a fine of $25 should be imposed for putting .garbage in the yard waste container. How much would it cost the person to haul the extra garbage to the dumps? The rate -payers should not be subsidizing those who abuse the system. The 35 gallon garbage can should be charged at the current rate of $8.90 with a provision that it be reduced to $5.00 per month if it is accompanied by recycling bins. Any person who makes a minimal effort at recycling should be able to get by with a 35 gallon garbage can. I have been recycling for 30 years and with a household of two adults and two children, we rarely fill our 35 gallon garbage can more than half full. I do back yard composting and although I turned in my big purple can, I still get charged for it. I do receive a $2.00 per billing rebate from Empire Waste for my composting effort. Rohnert Park was originally designed and built as an affordable "working man's community" but the affordability is getting beyond the reach of more and more people. The ever-increasing costs of garbage, sewage, water, property taxes are the major contributors. Why? The lack of accountability and prudence in the past are the major reasons.. Hopefully, this city council will not attempt to rubber-stamp another rate increase. Yours truly, Paul D. Stutrud ---via fax and regular mail --- cc: Community Voice Sonoma County Independent Press Democrat KFTY TV 50 iJ ® H. A. POOL 6096 DEBORAH COURT r U C 2.4 October 1997 Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman -p Y to To r- 3-9713 ROIRFERT PARK, CA 94928-2244 584-5033 City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA. 94928 Mr. Joseph D. Netter, City Manager, and City Council. Dear Mr. Netter and Honorable members of the City Council: I am writing in response to the notice of public hearing concerning an adjustment of refuse collection rates. If you are going to allow Waste Management more money, at least require them to pick up yard waste more than twice per month. There are times of the year when weekly pick up of yard waste is necessary. May I suggest the last three weeks of January (for pruning clippings), and four weeks running from mid May to mid June. During these times of the year the ninety gallon barrel is not large enough to hold waste for two weeks. When additional barrels are put out Waste Management charges an additional fee. It seems to me that the people of Rohnert Park would want to encourage its' citizens to maintain their yards, to keep our city looking trim. In my view, the current policy concerning yard waste pick-up is a way to discourage yard hygiene. Thank you for your consideration; G H.A.-Pool Twenty one year resident 0 C] n: p ��- rz- a CL ..eat � ir.Go . U] C Cr rt, Cop'! tc Cop,. 3 City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA. 94928 Gentlemen, 28 Oct 97 Responding to your letter of 17 October 97, enclosed please find my contribution to the public hearing of 9 December 97. I can not understand, why the rates increased in the subject period more than five -fold. It may be interesting, if you could make copies of my chart, and would distribute it with some explanation to the participants of the meeting. Sincerely: Mr. Leslie Arvai 4 Indian Trail Court Novato, CA 94947 (415) 892-4201 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BY -MONTHLY RATE OF THE WATER, SEWER AND GARBAGE SERVICE 1976 through 1998 0 Year 1976 1 1 1977 1 1978 1 1979 1 1980 1 1981 1 1982 1 1983 1 1984 .1985 11986 1987 11988 1989 11990 1991 1992 11993 1994 11995 11996 11997 11998 $ 21.30 1 21.30 1 22.30 22.90 23.50 24.50 28.50 36.00 37.20 50.00 61.00 61.00 72.00 73.50 76.00 76.00 92.00 97.20 102.1 102.1 107.3 107.8 114.3 120.00 100.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 � o s, (D r- 00 0) O — N M I' Ln (D r- 00 m O .- N M rf . LA (D r` 00 r_ r` r` r` 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0) 0) 0) (7 0) 01) 0) 0) (n m 0) 0) a) O). 07 0) 0) 07 0) 0) m 0) m O) 0) 07 (n 0) O) 0) 0) 0) ® PARK CLUB APARTMENTS Co ncil Corres pondence Copy to ea. Councilman Copy to copy to 3 - copy to October 28, 1997 City of Rohnert Park Joseph D. Netter, City Manager 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (415) 339-2890 Dear Mr. Netter, Re: For City Council meeting 12/9/97 -Sewage Rates ® A 10 per cent increase in sewage fees is outrageous. It is approximately four times the Cost of Living Index increase for the same period. Soft-headed civil management is the root cause. Pretend it's your money, for a change. Sincerely Paul urdom, wner PA CL APARTMENTS ® 2330 MARINSHIP WAY -'SUITE 130 SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA 94965-2800 0 t_ C _� _ Ct/_I/_ L°_: t'�vc�G�—�--mac. _Y✓__ --- ---�Le��_ , lr 0 /,,q Council Corse=rr^r:ence ® Copy to ea. Councilman 1 r^cv to October 28, 1997 CITY of ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Gentlemen: TL Robert Z. Paulson 7405 Adrian Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: (707) 095-9281 This letter is to object to raising any taxes or fees for "Rates for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Services" in the comming year. When I came here to Rohnert Park about eight years ago my total dues to the city were around $50.00. You are now charging me over $100.00, and I am receiving no additional services. Therefore, I feel any increase in revenue is uncalled for. Admittedly, the trash company used to send four men and a trash truck instead of one man and an automated truck, but that is no concern of mine that this maybe more expensive. The elimination of manpower was supposed to take care of the additional cost of more sofisticated equipment. Thank you very much for hearing my objection. Sincerely, VC� Robert Z. Paulson, Homeowner and taxpayer E 0 KATHLEEN M. RANIAZZOTTI 1533 Golf Course Drive. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Council CorreSpp;; e►fce Copy to ea. Councilman Copy to Copy to , Mr. Joseph Netter Copyto City Manager 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Mr. Netter: ('07) 585-9088 mber 17, 1997 I am responding to your letter of October 17, 1997 regarding the proposed increase in rates for sewage treatment and disposal service, and for increases in refuse collection. I would appreciate it if you would pass this on for presentation to the City Council at the December- 9, 1997 meeting. ® I am opposed to any increase in the rates. My opposition is solely based on the position that we have fory ears been battling increasing sewer, water, and garbage disposal and/or treatment issues. Repeatedly, we are told that the Santa Rosa Sub -Regional Sewer System cannot handle the quantity of materials it must process. And yet, we as the City of Rohnert Park, members of the SRSRSS, continue to build, build, build. Instead of restricting building until such time that the sewer system can not only handle the Input, but can be prepared for an increase in use, members just keep increasing costs to citizens. This is not efficient or prudent for the environment. It is only a downward spiral that will eventually cost us all more than money can correct. Realistically, a yearly increase of a small percentage is not out of line. However, until we correct the overburdened processing system, we should not continue to add suppliers to the waste. . 11 ® Might I also request an explanation as to why you have different starting dates for single family residence (1/1/98) than for all other categories (2/1/98) for the sewage and disposal service. nIso, can you increase commercial rates for refuse collection before the public hearing? Your notice shows a proposed effective date of 12/1/97 - eight days before the hearing! Thank you foryour presentation of my opposition and for a quick explanation of the discrepancy in the effective dates. �i cc: Ti ie 11 Respectfully, (j4. 1%Lflieen RarsiaZZottr f� From: Paid D. Stutrud To: Date: 121/97 Time: 11:57:34 }} Page 1 of 4 Paul D. Stutrud Y qtr. P. 0. Box 2205 Rohnert Park CA 94927ti4`` 30 November 1997 ndence Council Correspo Mayor Linda Spiro Copy to ea. Councilman Members of the City Council Copyto City of Rohnert Park Copyto 6750 Commerce Boulevard Copv to /a Rohnert Park CA 94928 RE: Sewer and Garbage Rate Increases Dear City Council members: I am writing in protest of the public notices for sewer and garbage rate increases. I will begin by stating that I believe, because of Proposition 218, there are now provisions in the State Constitution under Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution that requires a specific process for calculating rate increases, which the City's notices, mailed and published, do not comply. For your information, the following is the language of the State Constitution. CALIF0R1\1L4 CONSTITUTIOIq ARTICLE 13D (ASSESSI, T AND PROPERTY -RELATED REFORM) SEC. 6. Property Related Fees and Charges. (a i Procedures for New or Increasers Fees and Charges. An agercy shall fol low the procedures pursuznt. to is .this section in imposing or increasing any fee or charge as defined pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The parcels upon which a fee or charge is proposed for imposition shall be identified. The amount of lire fee of chaige proposed to be iuposed upon each parcel sliall be calcul&eci. The agency slrall provide written notice by mail of the proposed fee or charge to the record owner of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition, the amount of the fee or charge proposed to be imposed upon each, the basis upon which the amount of the proposed fec or charge was calculated, the reason for the fee or charge, together with the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed fee or charge. (2) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed fee or charge not less than dS days after mailing the notice of the proposed fee or charge to the record owners of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed t'or imposition At the public hearng, the agency shall consider all protests against the proposed fee or charge. If written protests against the proposed fee or charge are presented by a maiority of owners of the identified parcels, the agency shall not impose the fee or charge. (b) Requirements for Existing, New or Increased Fees and Charges. A fee or charge shall not be extended, mposed, of iicreased by ail} agency unless it meets all of Ili: followiii- ieyurrenieirts: (1) Revenues derived &-om the fee or charge shall net exceed the funds required to provide the property related service. (2) Revenues derived from the fee or charge sl -all net be used for any p:arpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed. (3) Thee amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership 0 From: Paul D. Stutrud To: Date: 12/"7 Time: 11:58:43 Page 2 of 4 shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to tie parcel. (4) No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the o,.-ncr of the pr operty in question. Fccs or charges based on potential or 'uturc use of a service are not permitted. Standby charges, whether characterized as charges or assessments, shall be . classified as assessments and shall not be imposed without compliance with Section 1. (5) No feeor charge may be imposed for general governmental sen ices including, but not ;invited to, police; fire, ambulance or library services, where the service is available to the public at large in sub:tant,ially the same manner as it is to property, owners. Reliance by an agency on any parcel map, including, but not limited to, an assessor's parcel map, may be considered a significant factor in determining whether a fee or charge is imposed as an incident of property owllelshlp ful purposes Of this diticle. 111 ally legal do Liell cuntCsLing Lhe validity of a fee Cl charge, the burden shall be on the agency to denlonst-ate compliance with this article. C Voter Approval for New or Increased Pees and Charges. Except for fees or charges for sewer, water, and refuse collection services, no property related fee or charge shall be imposed or mercased unless and until that fee or charge is submitted and approved by a majority vote of the property owners of the property subject to the fee or charge or, at the option of the agency, by a 'wo-thirds vote of tee electorate residing n the affected area. The election shall be conducted not lass than 45 days after the public hearing. An agency may adopt procedures similar to those for iriereases in assessments in the conduct of elections under this subdivision. (1) Heginnina.hlly 1, 1997, P.II fees or charges shall comply with this section. In my opinion, the Public Notices are defective for the following reasons: 1 . The effected parcels are not identified. Do we take for granted that sewage and garbage services are provided for just Rohnert Park residents and businesses? 2. No reason was stated for the need for the proposed rate increase. The public has a right to know why the rates are being increased, instead of the past practice of just doing it for the sake of adding income to the City's funds. Under Article XIIID, the funds cannot be used for any other purpose than what they are collected for. No more enhancerrrent of the General Fund. 3. No mention was made of the 15% penalty being imposed for exceeding Rohnert Park's sewage allotment. No analysis was made of future issuance of building permits or the cost to rate -payers for continued construction at the Lyons and Sterling projects and other new sewage connect projects such as the 12 Screen Theater on Golf Course Drive or the latest Tatman project. No mention was made of the effect of the toilet retrofit program and a cost analysis of its effectiveness. What about the sewage rates charged to the Cotati- Rohnert Park School District? Is the public aware of the tiered -rates based on attendance? Shouldn't they be informed? 4. Section 13(b)(4) is quite clear in stating that no fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or From: Pau! D. Stutrud To: Date: 12/1.17 Time: 11:59:54 Page 3 of 4 immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future use of a service are not permitted. In regards to the "refuse collection rates," I think this city council should review the effectiveness of the current curbside recycling program, as well as the entire garbage collection services being provided. Too many people are still not seriously utilizing the curbside recycling program. I think curbside recycling should be made mandatory and that a program be established in Rohnert Park as has been done in other cities for fines and penalties for not complying with recycling, as well as a parallel program for those people who are conscientious recyclers, by providing rebates on their general garbage rates. Some states have made laws that provide for "garbage cops" who write citations for non-compliance with the recycling effort. It is very obvious that the voluntary recycling in Rohnert Park is not working as well as it should and that this is needed here. On any garbage collection morning in any area of Rohnert Park you will find that the majority of homes are putting recyclable materials in the garbage cans instead of the provided recycling bins. Short-sightedness is going to cost us dearly in the long term when there are no more available land fill sites. 40 In my opinion, Empire Waste Management is not acting to promote recycling, although they are certainly benefitting by all the "free" materials they collect and resell. Why isn't there a regular reminder with the utility bill, on Channel 8 and other public service announcements to encourage recycling? I am on the Board of Directors of GRI (Garbage Reincarnation Inc.) a non-profit organization that acts to research all aspects of recycling and to educate the public about the importance of recycling. We also operate recycling centers in several locations in the county. Our goal is to see the exclusion of as much recyclable materials from the land fill as possible and practical. However, the best first step is for "source" sorting and separation of materials. Before any further rate increases are considered, the issue of recycling and the value of service we are getting should be reviewed and questioned. Are we getting what we pay for? If Empire Waste Management does not want to vigorously promote recycling and reduction of the materials that go to landfill, I think actions should be taken for finding a new garbage collection company. I also believe the garbage rates should be adjusted to reflect the real costs of refuse collection. A 90 gallon garbage can should be charged at $30 per month, a 60 gallon garbage can should be charged at $20 per month. Extra garbage should be charged a minimum of $20 per can and a fine of $25 should be imposed for. putting garbage in the yard waste container. How much From: Pau! D. Stutrud To: Date: 12W97 Time: 12:07:08 Page 4 of 4 would it cost the person to haul the extra garbage to the dumps? The rate -payers should not be subsidizing those who abuse the system. The 35 gallon garbage can should be charged at the current rate of $8.90 with a provision that it be reduced to $5.00 per month if it is accompanied by recycling bins. Any person who makes a minimal effort at recycling should be able to get by with a 35 gallon garbage can. I have been recycling for 30 years and rarely fill my 35 gallon garbage can more than half full with a household of two adults and two children. I do back yard composting and although I turned in my big purple can, I still get charged for it. I do receive a $2.00 per billing rebate from Empire Waste for my composting effort. Rohnert Park was originally designed and built as an affordable "working man's community' but the affordability is getting beyond the reach of more and more people. The ever-increasing costs of garbage, sewage, water, property taxes are the major contributors. Why? The lack of accountability and prudence in the past are the major reasons. Hopefully, this city council will not attempt to rubber-stamp another rate increase. Yours truly, 0 Paul D. Stutrud ---via fax and regular mail --- cc: Community Voice Sonoma County Independent Press Democrat KFTY TV 50 �11 C. To: The City of Rohnert Park From: John, F. Hudson 399 Bonnie Avenue Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707)795-7132 Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Co• nc' man Copy to Copy to Copy to DEC 0 3 1997 Subject: Objection to Proposed Sewer and Refuse Collection Rat CITY OF ncreases ROHNERT PARK 1 wish to object to the currently proposed sewer rate increase and refuse collection rate increase on each of the following independent grounds. Regarding the proposed sewer rate increase: 1) The notice of public hearing is defective because it fails to set forth the basis on which the proposed fee was calculated, as required by Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution. 2) The proposed increase in the sewer fee does not appear to be the product of a calculation as required by Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution. 3) Revenues from the sewer charge will exceed the funds necessary to provide the sewer service. (For a .definition of the word "funds" see, e.g., Aubry v McIntosh (1993), 14 Cal App 4th, 1576). Such an excess of revenue over funds required to provide the service is prohibited by Article XIII D, §6(b)(1) of the California Constitution. 4) The amount of the fee will exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to my property in violation of Article XIII D, §6(b)(3) of the California Constitution. This is due, at least in part, to the policy of the City of Rohnert Park of including the cost of expanding the sewer system in the fees for sewer service as contained in Ordinance Number 267 § 10(D), et seq. As I have already paid for the sewer infrastructure for my parcel, the cost of expanding the sewer system cannot be attributed to my parcel. 5) The revenues derived from the sewer fees are used for general governmental purposes by means of transfers to the general fund under the guise of non-cash expenses in violation of Article XIII D, §6(b)(5) of the California Constitution. 6) As per Rohnert Park Ordinance Number 267, Section 11, a portion of the revenues will be used to expand the sewers so as to facilitate development, an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Regarding the proposed refuse collection fee increase: 1) The notice of public hearing is defective because it fails to set forth the basis on which the proposed fee increase was calculated in violation of Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution. 2) The proposed refuse collection fee increase does not appear to be the product of a calculation as required by Article XIII D, §6(a)(1) of the California Constitution. 3) Revenues from the refuse collection fee increase will exceed the funds required to provide the refuse collection service in violation of Article XIII D, §6(b)(1) of the California Constitution. 4) The revenues from refuse collection fees are used for general governmental purposes in violation of Article XIII D, Wb)(5) of the California Constitution. Dated: JA13 k F. HUDSON N I A T ti CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - CC�6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohncrt Park. Sonoma Counrv. California 949 / 707/795-2411 November 1, 1993 Kevin Walbridge, General Manager Empire Waste Management, Inc. P. O. Box #697 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Dear Kevin: or Cmmen CAX IMMOWN Corry to es. Coundln� 7"<7 to to RE: Second Amendment to the Agreement for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Wet Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse Within the City of Rohnert Park Enclosed for your handling are an original plus one copy of the abovementioned agreement. Also enclosed is Resolution No. 93- 134, which was adopted by the City Council at its meeting of October 26, 1993 and which approves said agreement. Please have your appropriate representative sign both agreements, retain one copy for your files, and return the original fully executed agreement to our office for our agreement files. Thanks for your prompt response. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Very truly yours, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Acev'� 6 r" Lorraine Roberts Administrative Secretary/ Deputy City Clerk Ar Enc. cc: Joseph D. Netter, City Manager Carl Leivo, Assistant to the City Manager Mike Harrow, Finance Director Agreement File SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, WET GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK This Second Amendment to the Agreement for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Wet Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse within the City of Rohnert Park, dated October 26 1993 is by and between the City of Rohnert Park (hereinafter referred to as "City") and Empire Waste Management, a division of Waste Management Recycling and Collection, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Contract Agent"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, City is a municipal corporation formed to provide certain services including the collection, recycling, and disposal of solid waste; and WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) mandates that City divert 25 percent of wastes from landfill disposal by 1995 and 50 percent of wastes from landfill disposal by 2000; and WHEREAS, City adopted a Source Reduction and Recycling Element on November 24, 1992 which, among other programs, proposed technical assistance and educational efforts, quantity -based end-user fees, curbside source separations, and curbside yardwaste and organic waste collection and composting programs in order to achieve the AB 939 mandates; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8.?2 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code provides that the City may enter into a contract for the collection and disposal of refuse, garbage, wet garbage and rubbish which may include the exclusive right to maintain a debris box service within the city and that the City Council may grant extensions of any contract upon such terms and conditions as the Council may deem as in the best public interest; and WHEREAS, City and the Contract Agent entered into an Agreement for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Wet Garbage, Rubbish, and Refuse Within the City of Rohnert Park which expires on June 30, 1995; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council direction, City officials conducted negotiations with the Contract Agent regarding an extension of the contract and the terms and conditions of- such an extension including provision of new services and collection rates for garbage, wet garbage, rubbish, refuse, solid waste, and yard waste. WHEREAS, the Rohnert Park City Council has granted a term extension of the Agreement for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Wet Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse within the City of Rohnert Park to June 30, 2001; and SECOND AMENDMENT Page 2 WHEREAS, the City Council deems that certain terms and conditions are in the best public interest and predicates granting the term extension upon such terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, the City and Contract Agent have mutually agreed to further modify the terms and conditions of the Agreement as set forth in this Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contract Agent, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained do agree as follows: 1. The Section entitled "COLLECTIONS" as amended shall be amended further by adding the following subsections: (k) By January 1, 1994, the Contract Agent shall collect source separated yard waste from residential customers and deliver such yard waste to a suitably permitted and operated organic composting facility. Yard waste shall be collected at the curb side at least once every two weeks on a regularly scheduled day. Residential customers will place yard waste in the ninety (90) gallon container provided, at no additional charge, by the Contract Agent. (1) On or before June 30, 1998, the Contract Agent shall be prepared. to collect source separated organic waste, including yard waste, from residential customers and deliver such organic waste to a suitably permitted and operated organic composting facility. Organic waste shall be collected at the curb side at least once every two weeks on a regularly scheduled day. Residential customers will place organic waste in the ninety (90) gallon container provided, at no additional charge, by -the Contract Agent. At such time, the Contract Agent and the City will meet to negotiate in good faith a mutually acceptable adjustment to rates, if any, associated with providing the added service. (m) The Contract Agency shall make available receptacles for disposal of household solid waste in three sizes. As directed by the City, the Contract Agent will provide, at no additional charge, a receptacle of a specified size to each residential customer. (n) The Contract Agent shall collect source separated mixed waste paper from residential customers. The Contract Agent shall arrange for the reuse and recycling of the collected mixed waste paper. Mixed waste paper shall be collected at the curb side at least once every week on a regularly scheduled day. Residential customers will place mixed waste paper in a recycling container provided, at no additional charge, by the Contract Agent. (o) The Contract Agent shall collect source separated mixed plastics from residential customers. The Contract Agent shall arrange for the reuse and recycling of the collected mixed plastics.. Mixed plastics shall be collected at the curb side at least once every week on a regularly scheduled day. Residential customers will place mixed SECOND AMENDMENT Page 3 plastics in a recycling container provided, at no additional charge, by the Contract Agent. (p) The Contract Agent shall provide recycling containers and provide recycling collection service for public buildings and facilities. Source separated materials to be recycling shall include, but not be limited to, mixed waste paper, cardboard, newsprint, aluminum cans, mixed plastics, and glass. Public buildings and facilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: ( 1) City administrative offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd.; ( 2) City Finance Dept. offices, 6800 Hunter Drive, Ste B; ( 3) Public Safety Headquarters, 500 City Hall Drive ( 4) Public Safety Northern Station, 5200 Country Club Dr.; ( 5) Public Safety Southern Station, 1312 Maurice Ave.; ( 6) Public Safety Central Station, 435 Southwest Blvd.; ( 7) Youth & Family Outreach,Center, 6800 Hunter Dr., Ste A; ( 8) Animal Shelter, 5665 J. Rogers Lane; ( 9) Rohnert Park Library, 6600 Hunter Drive; (10) Corporation Yard, 600 Enterprise Drive; (11) Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane; (12) Mountain Shadows Resort, 100 Golf Course Drive; (13) Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane; (14) Sports Center, 5405 Snyder Lane; . (15) Rohnert Park Stadium, 5900 Labath Ave. (16) Codding Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Ste. C; (17) Burton Avenue Recreation Center, 7421 Burton Ave.; (18) Benecia Recreation Center, 7469 Bernice Ave.; (19) Scout Hut, 295 Santa Alicia Drive; (20) Alicia park and pool, 300 Arlen Drive; 121) Benicia park and pool, 7450 Santa Barbara Drive; (22) Caterpillar park, 7188 Circle Drive; (23) Colegio Vista park, 1150 Southwest Blvd.; (24) Dorotea park, 901 Santa Dorotea Circle; (25) Eagle park, 1105 Emily Ave.; (26) Golis park, 1450 Golf Course Drive; (27) Honeybee park and pool, 1170 Golf Course Drive; (28) Ladybug park, 8517 Liman Way; (29) Magnolia park, 1401 Middlebrook Way; (30) Rainbow park, 1345 Rosana Way; (31) Roberts Lake, 5016 Roberts.Lake Road; (32) Sunrise park, 5201 Snyder Lane; (q) The Contract Agent will participate, to the extent as is reasonably feasible, in special recycling programs (such as telephone book and Christmas tree recycling programs) as may be undertaken from time to time by the City. (r) The Contract Agent will make available, to the extent as is reasonably feasible, special source reduction and recycling programs for commercial accounts including, but not limited to, advertising and promotion campaigns; education programs; and waste auditing programs. The Contract Agency will make available, to the extent as is reasonably feasible, to commercial accounts the collection and SECOND AMENDMENT Page 4 recycling of materials such as office paper, newsprint, cardboard, PET and HDPE plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars, scrap metal including cans, green waste, and scrap lumber including pallets. The City will expeditiously prepare and consider for adoption an ordinance mandating that commercial businesses implement recycling programs. Commercial businesses may arrange for recycling services from the Contract Agent or other entity.. Other third -party entities that engage in the provision of commercial recycling services shall be subject to requirements similar to those required of the Contract Agent as the City may establish by ordinance, resolution or agreement, including but not limited to, payment of a franchise fee equal to ten percent (10%) of revenues, a financial audit conducted by agents of the City, regular reporting of diversion of wastes from the landfill for purposes of meeting AB 939 mandates, securing of. insurance, and complying with Federal, State and local laws. (s) The Contract Agent will provide, to the extent as is reasonably feasible, solid waste pick-up and recycling service for City sponsored special sporting events, concerts, fairs, festivals, and similar events held at City parks or facilities. If and when the City leases or rents its parks or facilities for special events, the City will make reasonable attempts to require lessees and renters to provide for solid waste recycling and pickup. (t) For residential customers that pay the highest per month collection rate, the Contract Agent will pick-up, to the extent as is reasonably feasible, extra bins and containers of materials to be disposed but not including yard waste or materials that are customarily recycled. (u) The Contract Agent shall implement for residents of multifamily residential complexes, the complete complement of recycling programs available to single family residences. The Contract Agent may be released from this obligation as it applies to a specific property if the Contract Agent has made diligent and reasonable attempts to implement recycling programs but the property owner or owners refuse to cooperate. (v) The Contract Agent shall provide recycling and collection information to the City that may be necessary to verify achievement of AB 939 goals and compliance with the provisions of AB 939. In order to comply with AB 939, the City may request that the Contract Agent undertake source reduction and recycling programs in addition to those described in this Agreement. In such event, the Contract Agent may voluntarily implement such programs or the Contract Agent and the City will meet to negotiate in good faith a mutually acceptable amendment to this Agreement. (w) The Contract Agent will make available for residential and commercial customers roll -off debris box service for the temporary collection of construction, demolition, and miscellaneous clean-up debris from a specific site. The Contract Agent shall have exclusive right to provide this service until the 30th day of June, 1995 for a reasonable fee set by resolution of the City Council. Thereafter and SECOND AMENDMENT Page 5 until the expiration of this agreement, the Contract Agent may continue to make available the above described roll -off debris box service but the Contract Agent shall not have the exclusive right to provide this service. All entities that provide the above described roll -off debris box service subsequent to the 30th day of June, 1995, shall be subject to requirements similar to those required of the Contract Agent as the City may establish by ordinance, resolution or agreement, including but not limited to, payment of a franchise fee equal to ten percent (10%) of revenues, a financial audit conducted by agents of the City, regular reporting of diversion of wastes from the landfill for purposes of meeting AB 939 mandates, securing of insurance, and complying with Federal, State and local laws. Subsequent to the 30th day of June, 1995, the fee for the above described roll -off debris box service shall not be set nor subject to approval by the City. 2. Subsection (j) of the Section entitled "COLLECTIONS" shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: "(j) Street Sweeping. As a part of the services to be rendered by the Contract Agent under this Agreement, the Contract Agent shall perform the street sweeping services required by the City including sweeping of all city streets once each week. Street sweeping shall include the sweeping .of island gutters and noses. The Contract Agent agrees to sweep bike paths at least once every other week. The Contract Agent agrees to sweep all public parking lots at least once every other week including, but not limited to, the parking lots located at the following public buildings and facilities: ( 1) City administrative offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd.; C 2) City Finance Dept. offices, 6800 Hunter Dr., Ste. S; ( 3) Public Safety Headquarters, 500 City Hall Drive; ( 4) Public Safety Northern Station, 5200 Country Club Dr.; ( 5) Public Safety Central Station, 435 Southwest Blvd.; ( 6) Youth & Family Outreach Center, 6800 Hunter Dr. Ste. A; ( 7) Animal Shelter, 5665 J. Rogers Lane; ( 8) Rohnert Park Library, 6600 Hunter Drive; ( 9) Corporation Yard, 600 Enterprise Drive; (10) Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane; (11) Mountain Shadows Resort, 100 Golf Course Drive; (12) Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane; (13) Sports Center, 5405 Snyder Lane; (14) Rohnert Park Stadium, 5906 Labath Ave. (15) Codding Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Ste C; (16) Burton Avenue Recreation Center, 7421 Burton Ave.; (17) Benecia Recreation Center, 7469 Bernice Ave.; (18) Alicia park and pool, 300 Arlen Drive; (19) Benicia park and pool, 7450 Santa Barbara Drive; (20) Colegio Vista park, 1150.Southwest Blvd.; (21) Golis park, 1450 Golf Course Drive; (22) Honeybee park and pool, 1170 Golf Course Drive; (23) Ladybug park, 8517 Liman Way; (24) Magnolia park, 1401 Middlebrook Way; (25) Sunrise park, 5201 Snyder Lane; SECOND AMENDMENT Page 6 3. The Section entitled "TERM" as amended shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: TERM This Agreement, which commenced on July 1, 1975, shall continue in force until the 30th day of June, 2001. 4. The Section entitled "PERFORMANCE BOND" as amended shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: PERFORMANCE BOND The Contract Agent shall deposit a cash bond or a good and sufficient corporate surety bond to be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney in a principal sum equal to one million dollars ($1,000,000), such bond to be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and such a bond shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of the contract. The amount of the bond will be reviewed annually by the City and the Contract Agent and in no event shall the principal sum of the bond be less than one quarter of anticipated annual refuse operation revenue as established in the City budget. During such term the compensation payable to the Contract Agent, as hereinafter provided, for services performed, shall not become due or be paid until the Contract Agent shall have presented to the City satisfactory evidence that said performance bond is in full force and effect. Any such compensation so retained shall stand in lieu of such faithful performance bond, but shall not relieve the Contract Agent of its obligation to renew said bond as in this paragraph provided. 5. The Sections entitled "PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE" and "WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE" as amended shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced as follows: INSURANCE Contract Agent shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages `to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contract Agent, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. With respect to General Liability, Errors & Omissions and Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability coverage should be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years after termination of this Agreement. (a) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as: (1) Insurances Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001 or Claims Made Form CG 0002). (2) Insurances Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto) or Code 8, 9 if no owned autos. SECOND AMENDMENT Page 7 (3) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance. (4) Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions. (b) Minimum Limits of Insurance. While the City, at its sole discretion, can amend and increase the coverages and insurance limits, the contract agent shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $5,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (2) Automobile Liability: $5,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. (3) Employer's Liability: $5,000,000 each accident, $5,000,000 policy limit bodily injury by disease, $5,000,000 each employee bodily injury by disease. (4) Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors and Omissions: $5,000,000 each occurrence/$10,000,000 policy aggregate. (c) Deductible and Self Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and be approved by City. If possible, the Insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self insured retentions as respects City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contract Agent shall provide evidence satisfactory to City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. (d) Other Insurance Provisions. The General Liability, Automobile Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions: 1) The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contract Agent; and with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contract Agent including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations; pollution; and/or asbestos pollution. 2) For any claims related to this project, the contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers shall be excess of the contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 3) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. The Automobile Liability policy shall be endorsed to delete the Pollution and/or the Asbestos exclusion and add the Motor Carrier Act SECOND AMENDMENT Page 8 endorsement (MCS -90), TL 1005, TL 1007 and/or other endorsements required by federal or state authorities. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions coverages are written on a Claims Made form: (1) The "Retro Date" must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. (2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. (3) If coverage is cancelled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims made policy form with a "Retro Date" prior to the contract effective date, the Contract Agent must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work. (4) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City for review. f) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII if admitted. If Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution and/or Errors and Omissions coverages are not available from an "Admitted" insurer, the coverage may be written by a non -admitted insurance company. A non - admitted company should have an A.M. Best's rating of A:X or higher. h) Verification of Coverage. The Contract Agent shall furnish the City with endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided by City. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. As an alternative to the City's forms, the contractor's insurer may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications. i) Subcontractors. Contract Agent shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or, shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. 6. The Section entitled "PAYMENT BY CITY" as amended shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: PAYMENT AND BILLING (a) Compensation. City shall pay the Contract Agent compensation for performance under the terms of this Agreement a monthly payment. Payment shall be subject to any conditions or additions as provided under the Agreement. The monthly payment shall be calculated according to the'following formula: P - (RB - RFF - RBF) + (CB - SCF - CFF - CBF) SECOND AMENDMENT Page 9 Where: P = Monthly payment. RB - Residential Billings which is the total amount billed per month to Residential Accounts. RFF - Residential Franchise Fee which is equal to ten percent (10%) of monthly Residential Billings. RBF - Residential Billing Fee which is equal to three percent (3%) of monthly Residential Billings. CB - Commercial Billings which is the total amount billed per month to Commercial Accounts. SCF - Special Commercial Fee which is equal to five and four tenths percent (5.4%) of the total amount billed for commercial accounts each month. CFF - Commercial Franchise Fee which is equal to ten percent (10%) of the remainder of the monthly Commercial Billings less the Special Commercial Fee. CBF - Commercial Billing Fee which is equal to three percent (3%) of the remainder of the monthly Commercial Billings less the Special Commercial Fee. (b) Changes in Collection Rates. The City shall set monthly collection rates charged to households and business entities that receive services according to the terms of this Agreement. The City shall review and adjust rates upward or downward once every calendar year in January, at the least. The annual adjustments will reflect changes in the cost of doing business measured by fluctuations in the consumer price index (CPI) for all urban consumer items as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and to reflect changes in the cost of disposal at the Sonoma County Central Landfill. Rates shall be adjusted in accord with the following formula: NCR - CR + (0.55CR x CPI) + (0.25CR x DC) Where- NCR - New Collection Rate. CR - Current Rate. CPI - Change in the Consumer Price Index. DC - Change in Disposal Cost. (1) In no case shall the value (0.55CR x CPI) exceed five percent (5%) per year when calculating collection rates. . (2) The time period used for calculating the change in variable costs and disposal costs will start with the latest available CPI and disposal cost data'on the date the current rates were approved and will conclude with the latest available CPI and disposal cost data prior to approval of the future rates. (3) The City may adjust the relative levels of residential and/or commercial rates provided a reduction in a rate is offset by an increase in a rate or increases in rates so as to produce a neutral effect on total revenues. (4) Prior to setting rates in January, 1995 and after implementation of yard waste and recycling programs, the Contract Agent and the City will review costs. If the review indicates that the collection rate formula should be adjusted, the Contract Agent and SECOND AMENDMENT Page 10 the City will mutually agree upon changes in the collection rate formula. (c) Unusual Changes or Costs. Contract Agent may petition the City for rate adjustments at reasonable times on the basis of unusual changes in its cost of doing business such as revised laws, ordinances or regulations or changes in disposal costs. The City may propose rate adjustments at reasonable times on the basis of unusual changes in the cost of doing business such as revised laws, ordinances or regulations or changes in the. location. of disposal sites. Said requests may be the subject of negotiation and shall not be unreasonable refused. 7. The Section entitled "LAWSUITS" as amended shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: HOLD HARMLESS Contract Agent shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its employees and elected officials, boards and commission, either alone or jointly with said Contract Agent, with respect to any injury or damage to persons or property, including attorney's fees and court costs, arising from: (1) The failures of the Contract Agent to comply with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and decrees. (2) Any negligence or omission arising out of any work or services provided by Contract Agent, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors under this Agreement. (3) Any liability arising according to the federal Superfund Act, from the amelioration of a waste disposal site in which Contract Agent disposed of solid waste from the City. 8. The Section entitled "DELIVERY OF NOTICE" as amended shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: V. NOTICE (a) All notices or other correspondence required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the following addresses: City: Joseph D. Netter, City Manager City of Rohnert park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 CONTRACT AGENT: Kevin Walbridge, General Manager Empire Waste Management P.O. Box 697 3400 Standish Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95402 SECOND AMENDMENT Page 11 (b) All notices shall either be hand delivered or sent by United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid. Notices given in such a manner shall be deemed received when hand delivered or seventy-two (72) hours after deposit in the United States mail. City or Contract Agent may change its address for the purpose of this section by giving five days written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided in this section. 9. The Agreement shall be further amended by adding the following sections: CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS (a) Contract Agent including its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors or subcontractors, shall not have any claim under this Agreement or otherwise against City for any Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Compensation, or employee benefits extended to employees of Contract Agent. (b) The Contract Agent shall employ key personnel who have previously supervised multi -material solid waste collection, processing, marketing, and disposal services. One or more such personnel shall have supervised for a period of at least five years such services for at least two separate municipal jurisdictions of an individual population of at least thirty five thousand (35,000). Such services shall have been provided simultaneously for both residential and commercial customers. (c) The Contract Agent shall not be subject, at any time, to any legal or environmental liabilities, potential or existing, that would prevent performance of the provisions of this Agreement. (d) At all times during the term of this Agreement, the Contract Agent shall maintain demonstrable evidence of legally permitted solid waste disposal sites and processes which minimize impacts on the environment. INTEGRATED DOCUMENT The Agreement as amended contains the entire Agreement between City and Contract Agent with respect to the subject matter hereof. No written or oral agreementsbetween any officers, agents or employees of City -and .Contract Agent prior to execution of this Amendment shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in any documents comprising the Agreement. INVALIDITY In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Amendment shall for any reasons be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and this Amendment shall be construed as SECOND AMENDMENT Page 12 if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision(s) had never been included. MISCELLANEOUS (a) The captions of this Amendment are for convenience of reference only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify, or aid in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this Agreement. (b) All exhibits attached hereto and referred to in this Amendment are incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth fully herein. 10. In all other respects, the Agreement as amended shall remain in full force and effect except as amended herein. It. Contract Agent agrees to waive any and all claims for payments from the City, other than those payments that have already been received, as such payments related to the cost plus seven percent (7%) profit formula applied during calendar years 1991, 1992 and 1993. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument or cau#fie Agreement todi= by their duly authorized agents this �\ day of , 1993. THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK d �� C Date: By City MAnager EMPIRE WASTE AGEMENT Date: By: General Ma ger COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS DECEMBER 9, 1997 Miss Sonoma County 1997 Pierrette Robertson - Certificate of Appreciation to RP City Council 2. Miss California 1997 Rebekah Keller 3. D. Feinstein/US Sentate 4. K. Mazzoni/State Assembly Certificate of Appreciation to RP City Council Internet Freedom Act State Legislation Proposals/Suggestions 5. J. Heffron/Cotati-RP Unified School Dist. PTA/PTO Presidents' Meeting, Tuesday 12/9/97 10 am Creekside 6. M. Grosch/SCTA Cycle 30 & Application Workshops 7. League of CA Cities Resolutions Adopted at 99th Annual Conference 8. League of CA Cities Dues Increase 9. J. Boyle/Resident Protest Pig Farm 10. S.U.RF. C.R.E.W. Project 7 - Best Wastewater Solution 11. V. Halamandaris/Caring Institute To Honor the most Caring Adults/Young People 12. N. Sabelhaus/CA State University 1998-99 CA Senate Associates Program �3. U. S. Conference of Mayors Funeral notice of former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young 14. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) - Meeting Agenda, Mon., 12/8/97, 3:15 p.m. 15. Canon Manor Form Letters J. Chappell E. Weaver 16. Fact Sheets Anita Levin - Cultural Arts Commission 17. Public Hearing re: Proposed Increase in Rates for Sewage Treatment & Disposal Service [See AGENDA] Letters in Opposition H. A. Poo A. Ognibeni L. Arvai P. Purdom A. & Z. Medeiros R Paulson K. Ramazzotti P. Stutrud John F. Hudson I- -- C Aiinurni�= �liun Rt eci�c l .�ticr 11acl et 11clivered =12099797.doc/bl iia 2 4107 Cf U ihnert Park City Council M7 JTZ Jonoma., Oa z(y, Am. -r ,moi xww.�fL 6'o--� �inedosL 6'o--� urctor f[igg California 1997 Rebekah Reller • (`�1�P �ffliss C�ttlifurnitt ]Jagrant OFT' Coun� cil COm' q ondenW copy to ea. Councilman copy Copy to Copy to Pourb of DiTPCfIIrB IIYIb fljP CM igg Tttlifnrnitt Freliminaq ]Jagcant �ssvriativn ttfuttrb #4is Trrtifiratr of ckyprPcia#ion to in rerogntttIIn of IIutstttnbtn runtribution to the surreys of the 1997-9S iso Talifornia r4olars4ip jJagrant �vr t4is ie are stnrerelV grateful �Ivbrrt W. �rn4Vm Prroibrnt • DIANNE FEINSTEIN CALIFORNIA 'united tatez senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504 The Honorable Linda Spiro Councilmember City of Rohnert. Park 6750 Commerce Blvd.. City Hall; October 30, 1997 Rohnert Park, California 94928 near Councilmember Spiro: Thank you for contacting me regarding Act. I appreciate your taking the time to important matter. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION 1 199% the Internet Freedom write to me on this �7;< As you know, Senator Ron Wyden has introduced legislation to establish a national policy prohibiting state and local taxes in regards.to interstate internet commerce. Specifically, the Act would prevent state governments and local municipalities from imposing taxes on internet and interactive computer services. Proponents of the legislation argue that conflicting state tax rules hinders the economic health of internet commerce, a fast growing segment of the economy. In response, the legislation would set a tax moratorium while the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and State work with state and local jurisdictions to determine a tax mechanism for the internet. Opponents counter that this federal legislation would preempt state and local authority to collect needed revenue. It is further asserted that the Act would impose a costly unfunded mandate on municipalities and state capitols. As we usher in a new age of communication, technologies that used to be remote possibilities are now exciting realities. In California and across the nation, the melding of telecommunication, video and computers will create the potential for new types of hybrid telecommunication networks capable of offering a wide range of video, voice and data services. These developments will increase economic opportunities for both the business community':and.consumers. I appreciate the concerns you outlined in your correspondence and I am aware of how this impacts your situation. As a former Mayor and a Senator from.,a state with a. high. concentration of high-technology companies and services, I look forward to a thorough discussion. on the topic of the internet and taxation. Please know, that as legislation proceeds through the 331 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3841 Page 2 Congress, your concerns will be kept in mind. Again, thank you for your letter. I value and respect your opinion and hope that you will continue to share your—thbU h"ts and ideas with me. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or Stephen Goodman of my Washington, D.C. staff at 202/224-3841. With warmest personal regards. 11 /l STATE CAPITOL P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO, CA 94249.0001 (916)445-7783 (916) 445-2840 - FAX 03501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SUITE 315 SAN RAFAEL. CA 94903 (415)479-4920 (415) 479-2123 - FAX 50 D STREET, SUITE 305 SANTA ROSA, CA 95404 (707)576-2631 (707) 576-2735 - FAX A5srrahlV &fiflarink TE -P gvislttfixrr KERRY MAZZONI ASSEMBLYMEMBER, SIXTH DISTRICT November 17 1 Council Correspondence Mr. Joseph Netter Copy to ea.Councilma�n, City Manager, City of Rohnert Park Copyto. 6750 Commerce Blvd. Copyto ,?-i-97B� Rohnert Park, California 94928 Copyto Dear City Manager Netter: COMMITTEES: CHAIR, ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER: BANKING AND FINANCE HEALTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION CHAIR, WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS U." V 2 4 1997 Over the next several weeks, I will be preparing my legislative package for 1998. Although the legislative deadlines may seem a long way off, in actuality, they arrive relatively quickly when the State Legislature returns to Sacramento in January. Last year, I contacted you and other leaders in the 6th Assembly District to solicit suggestions and comments on any issues that require state legislation. Once again, I would appreciate your advice and recommendations on legislative proposals of interest to you and the 6th ® Assembly District. I hope that you will share your opinions with me and pass along your ideas. Enclosed is an informational sheet that I use as a guideline when researching proposed legislation. I hope you will also consider using it as a tool, should you choose to forward any legislative ideas. Although the legislative deadline for drafting proposals is likely to be in January, I am requesting that all suggestions be submitted to my office prior to January 5th. I have enjoyed representing the 6th Assembly District for the last three years and look forward to authoring legislation that will best serve my constituency and the people of California. With your help, I am optimistic that 1998 will be a productive year. I look forward to working with you in 1998 and hope that you will contact me if I can ever be of assistance on any state matter. Best wishes for a happy holiday season. Sincerely, r i KERRY MA ONI Assembl oman, 6th District ® KM: ph Enclosure Printed on Recycled Paper ® URGENCY (Is there a need for speed? How fast must this matter move?): Printed on Recycled Paper STATE CAPITOL COMMfTTEES: P.O. BOX 942849 SACRAMENTO. CA sagas -000l CHAIR, ASSEMBLY EDUCATION ® (916) 445-7763 (916) 445-2840 - FAX 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE �`,�. • T COMMITTEE MEMBER: SUITE 3154 SAN 415) 47 49 94903 (415) a2123 �1 %`� BANKING AND FINANCE -0 (415) 479-2123 •FAX HEALTH 50 D STREET, SUITE 305 KERRY MAZZONI NATURAL RESOURCES TRANSPORTATION SANTA ROSA. CA 9W4 (707) 576-2631 ASSEMBLYMEMBER, SIXTH DISTRICT (707) 576-2735 • FAX CHAIR, WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS DATE: PROPOSED LEGISLATION/BACKGROUND SPONSOR NAME: ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: - TELEPHONE: PURPOSE OF BILL (Problem or deficiency in existing law -- please attach proposed language): PLEASE LIST ALL DOCUMENTED SOURCES SUPPORTING YOUR CONCLUSION THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. BE SPECIFIC AND ATTACH MAJOR SOURCES: FISCAL IMPACT (How much will it cost?) - ® URGENCY (Is there a need for speed? How fast must this matter move?): Printed on Recycled Paper PROPOSED LEGISLATION/BACKGROUND PAGE TWO LIKELY POSITION: SUPPORT OPPOSE LEGISLATORS (Policy/Fiscal Committee Chairs, etc.): DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: AFFECTED STATE AGENCIES: INTEREST GROUPS (State precise reason if opposed -- VERY IMPORTANT): PRIOR OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION (Bill number, author, session and final disposition) : WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TESTIFY?: WHAT MADE YOU BRING THIS BILL IDEA TO ME VERSES OTHER MEMBERS?: 0 J u November 25, 1997 COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT r Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman 3K I Copy to 4� �, Copy to ' Copy to 1 R_ i_ 9 1Je-- Mayor Linda Spiro City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 i !99/ SUPERINTENDENT Janice L. Heffron Dear Linda, Please join us at the December 9th PTA/PTO Presidents' meeting to present the topic of school uniforms to the group. The meeting will be held at the Creekside Middle School library, L OAM. An agenda is attached for your information. Sincerely, J f ce L. Heffron Superintendent JH/ta 1601 East Cotati Ave. s Rohnert Park, CA 94928 -e Phone (707) 792-4700 .o Fax (707) 792-4537 COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DI Parent/Teacher Group Presidents' Meeting DECEMBER 9, 1997 Tuesday, 10:00 AM Creekside Middle School Library ParentlTeacher Group Presidents: Please extend an invitation to any interested representatives) from your group to attend this meeting with you, or in your absence for site representation. RSVP's can be made to 792-4536. AGENDA 1. Welcome/Introductions - Jan Heffr on, Supt. 2. Tour of CMS Facility - Gail Eagan, Principal 3. School Uniforms - Linda Spiro, Mayor, Rohnert Park 4. Report on Tech High Visitations - Greta Viguie, Asst. Supt. 5. Districtwide Update - Jan Heffron, Supt. 6. Schools Update 7. Other cc: Trustees Principals Directors Eric Ledrich �Fxneeur+o SCTA Staff Suzanne Wilford E.ecv—c 01-9cy Melinda S. Grosch Patricia Stoddard SeCRCy y 2550 VEM - AvE.u[ S—A R— CA 05403 PM 707-527-1943 F4x-, 707-527-1 103 S C T A SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Memo Council Correspo ce Copy to ea. COunCllman Copy to 2 Copy to i,R -,Z -9" e Copy to DATE: Paul Kelley, Chair TO: so��4 cour.n FROM: Sharon Wright. V. Chair SUBJECT: Surto Ao Michael Cala so..o..4 Cou Samuel Crump sceAaywa. Sandra Ellos Cm4., James Marberson so— Co — Robert John C�wewo.a.c David Keller Prr u.— ®Louis Ramponi so w Sam salmon ".coon Linda Spiro R - E- P-. Eric Ledrich �Fxneeur+o SCTA Staff Suzanne Wilford E.ecv—c 01-9cy Melinda S. Grosch Patricia Stoddard SeCRCy y 2550 VEM - AvE.u[ S—A R— CA 05403 PM 707-527-1943 F4x-, 707-527-1 103 S C T A SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Memo Council Correspo ce Copy to ea. COunCllman Copy to 2 Copy to i,R -,Z -9" e Copy to DATE: November 21, 1997 TO: PCC Members and Possible Section 5310 Applicants FROM: Melinda B. Grosch SUBJECT: Information on Cycle 30 and Application Workshops Attached please find the information on the various workshops and deadlines for the Section 5310, Cycle 30 Program as determined by MTC and the Regional PCC Chairs and Staff at a meeting on November 12, 1997. If your agency is planning on applying please review this information carefully. If you aren't planning on applying but know of an agency which is please pass this information along. ALL APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE MEETING WITH CALTRANS ON JANUARY 6, 1997 AT MTC. APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE HELP ON PREPARING THEIR APPLICATION AND GET A CHANCE TO REVIEW THE TYPE OF VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THIS CYCLE. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at (707) 527-1943. 0 v CJW Memorandum November 175 1997 To: Paratransit Coordinating ouncils Fr: April Chan, MTC METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Joseph P. Dort MecnC.entrr 101 Eighth Street Oaklmd, CA 94607-4700 T& 510.464.7700 TDD/M: 510.464.7769 F= 510.464.7848 _ 7.•I /r1j • _ 1 G • 1 1 ' • � e 11 �5301110. I W�l I I The Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) chairpersons and staff (see attached attendance sign -in) met on November 12, 1997 to discuss the regional Section 5310 evaluation and ranking process MTC proposed for Cycle 30 (FY 1997-98), The attached outlines the regional evaluation process for this upcoming cycle, which is based on the discussion the group had at the 11/12/97 meeting regarding the MTC proposal. Also, as discussed at the meeting, MTC has scheduled three applicant workshops. The purpose of these workshops is to assist applicants in their preparation of the Caltrans Section 5310 applications. In addition to the three workshops, Caltrans will be hosting a Q & A session on January 6, 1998 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at MTC) for potential applicants. Information pertaining to these workshops is included in the attached flyer. We would like to request that you share this information with your fellow PCC members and potential applicants in your jurisdictions. If you have any questions regarding the attached, please call me at 510-464- 7823. Thank you. P-jC0viod PCC C lea rs e- A;,p Mce44yl h 2/ q-7 (:. 30 - 3 3o Pw) (. APy'[ Ckavi mo, i' X12 �1,L C0t IJ 8- y . t{ Aj �e rrse,�-hV-9 IMT21 ao N . Co • PG.L_ t)CITA /4i'(Z 5a14N6 -P. cc - SAN M i c� Pcc 5a,..,,-Tna,${,e- PCS Mc rl�/ M ARtN A' efFo ,,P/ yey7rt 5 Se MBA� yl PCC - Pko- (5i9 4-f -78z3 ,;o7 • !F757. 59// -4o-4 -5z- - /9Yrz (6SO ) 5-7,4 -i 9 Ssr (ASO -3%��/ tV6 - /5 -z7 ,5/0-c0( -30,30 (1f) v3�q-616 11 0 v CJW Memorandum November 12,1997 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION To: Paratransit Coordinating Councils Fr: April Chan, MTC JoftPh P. Bort Metrucenter 101 Eighth Street 02HIrA CA 94607-4700 Tel: 510.464.7700 TDD/I .510.464.7769 F= 510.464.78" Re: Proposed Cycle 30 Section 5310 Regional Process Background At the October 16,1997 California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting, the Commission directed -its staff and Caltrans to utilize a project selection process similar to that used during Cycle 29 for the Section 5310 program during Cycle 30, with some modifications to the Statewide Evaluation Criteria. The revisions were made primarily to make the criteria more competitive and equitable for all applicants. As part of the statewide process, the CTC continues to require the regional planning agencies to submit a prioritized project listing for their respective jurisdictions to the Statewide Review Committee (SRC) for review; however, the process each planning agency chooses to develop the listing is at the regions discretion. -For Cycle. 30, this regional list is due to the CTC and Caltrans on May 13,1998. Cycle 30 Section 5310 Regional Process During Cycle 29, MTC organized three sub -regional teams, which were made up of MTC staff and county PCC representatives, to assist in the regional project evaluation and scoring process. This process was designed to provide checks and balances necessary to ensure that all counties interpret and apply the criteria uniformly across the region. At the completion of the regional and state process, it became evident that this checks and balances system may be redundant since the SRC performs consistency checks when its committee members review all applications at the state level. Due to the relatively objectivity of the statewide criteria, and the consistency check work done by the State Review Committee, we do not feel that the sub -regional teams are necessary. Instead, we propose to set up county teams to complete the evaluation of applications this year. The composition of the team will be determined entirely by each PCC. The only restriction is that no applicant may serve on the scoring team. The county PCC will decide its own meeting times and locations. According to the proposed timeline for Cycle 30 (attached), the PCC evaluation will take place from February 16 through March 13,1998. Scores are required to be received by MTC no later than March 16,1998. Each PCC is required to evaluate the projects in accordance with the new statewide evaluation criteria. Attachment A outlines the responsibilities of each participant. We will be. discussing the specifics of these responsibilities at the 11/12/97 meeting. ATTACHMENT A CYCLE 30 SECTION 5310 PROGRAM: MTC REGIONAL J EVALUATION ANIS RANKING PROCESS (Revised: November 14, 1997) CALTRANS RESPONSBILITIES • Mails Cycle 30 applications and evaluation criteria out to interested and eligible applicants by December 1, 1997. • Hosts a Q & A session on Jan. 6,1998 (at MTC) to answer questions on the statewide evaluation process. (The Q & A session will also include an exhibit of the various accessible vehicle options available through the statewide procurement process.) Continues to advise applicants on how to complete applications after workshops. • Screens applicants and applications for eligibility. MTC RESPONSIBILTI'IES • Organizes workshops to brief potential applicants about the regional process and to provide guidance on how to complete applications. Three workshops will be held in December.., Information on the dates, times, and locations of these workshops is included in the attached flyer.. • Reviews draft applications for completeness and informs those applicants whenever their applications are c:\april\sectl6\98-99prog\reg-proc.doc 11/14/97 version Page 1 incomplete and/or are lacking the required supporting documentations. • Provides guidance to county Paratransit Coordinating Councils (PCCs) on how to evaluate and score applications. • Hears and deliberates on appeals not resolved at the county level. PARATRANSIT COORDINATING COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES • Encourages applicants and scoring team members to attend the applicant workshops. Although attendance at these workshops is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. • Establishes scoring teams to review and score applications. (Each PCC decides its own team composition and organizes its own scoring meetings. Only requirement is that applicants shall not be members of the scoring teams.) Each PCC needs to submit to MTC a scoring team roster by January 15, 1998. • When appropriate, advises its applicants on the appropriate media (electronic file, audio tapes, etc.) in which to submit applications to accommodate needs of the PCC scoring team members. • Evaluates and scores applications in accordance with the statewide criteria. Submits final county scores (one composite score for each project) to MTC no later than c:\april\sectl6\98-99prog\reg-proc.doc 11/14/97 version Page 2 ® March 16,1998. (MTC will provide PCCs county scoring templates by January 15, 1998.) • Resolves scoring -issues with the applicants. Only issues not resolved at the county level may be advanced to the LRC Open Forum meeting. • Selects a representative to attend the Local Review Committee (LRC) Open Forum meeting, which is tentatively scheduled for March 31, 1998. Each county will need to .be represented at the Open Forum. APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES • Attend workshops. • Submit draft applications to MTC by January 9, 1998 in ® order for MTC to review for completeness. This is NOT mandatory, though highly recommended. (Only those draft annlications submitted by Tanuary 9, 1998 will be reviewed - late submittals will not be accepted.) • Submit final applications to MTC by February 13, 1998. D= c:\april\sectl6\98-99prog\reg-proc.doc 11/14/97 version Page 3 FTA ELDERLY AND DISABLED TRANSIT (SECTION 5310) PROGRAM FY 1998-99 (CYCLE 30) PROGRAM TIMELINE REGIONAL PROCESS ACTIVITY RESPONSIB DATE LE PARTY Caltrans sends out announcement of funding and screening forms to Caltrans mid-October interested entities. Screening forms due to Caltrans for review of applicant and project Applicants November eligibility Caltrans mails application and evaluation criteria to 1) eligible Caltrans Dec. 1, 1997 applicants, 2) RTPAs, 3) State Review Committee Completed draft applications (1 original + 0 copies) due to MTC for Applicants Jan. 9, 1998 review (recommended, but not mandatory) PCCs submit to MTC scoring team rosters. PCC Jan.15,1998 Page • 11 ACTIVITY RESP®NSIB DATE LE TARTY MTC transmits to PLCs county scoring templates. MTC Jan:15,1998 MTC reviews applications for completeness and notify applicants if MTC Jan. 16 - 30, information and/ or supporting documentation/ attachments are 1998 missing. 'Applicants submit FINAL applications to Caltrans (1 orig + 4 copies), Applicants Feb 13, 1998 MTC (2 copies) and County PCC (4 copies w/ diskette). No additional information.will be accepted after 2/13/98. Each county PCC evaluates and scores applications for their own PCC/ Feb 16 - Mar county only. Scoring issues should be resolved at the PCC level. Applicants 13,1998 PCCs transmit county scores to MTC PCC received by Mar 16,1998 (no postmarks) MTC compiles scores and mails regional rankings to PCCs and MTC March 18,1998 applicants Page 2 ACTIVITY RESPONSIB LE PARTY DATE Appeals to be heard at the 3/31/98 Open Forum are due to MTC Applicants March 26,1998 MTC Open Forum: 1) discusses regional rankings 2) hears applicant appeals MTC/PCC March 31,1998 WPC reviews regional rankings MTC April 10, 1998 MTC adopts regional rankings MTC April 22,1998 MTC transmits adopted regional prioritized list to Caltrans MTC May 13,1998 Page4b • - FTA SECTION 5310 PROGRAM -CYCLE 30 APPLICANT WORKSHOPS 1. North Bay (Sponsored by MTC): Thursday, December 4,1997,.1:00 - 3:00 pm Marin County Civic Center Meeting Facility: 3rd Floor Planning Chambers Phone: 415-499-6099 Directions: Marin County Civic Center (3501 Civic Center Drive) is served by Golden Gate Transit Bus Routes 1, and 23, with convenient connections to other routes at the San Rafael Transportation Center, Third and Tamalpais Streets in San Rafael. Call 415-453-2100 for more information. 0 2. Peninsula (Sponsored by MTC): Thursday, December 11,1997,1:00 - 3:00 pm SamTrans 1250 San. Carlos Avenue San Carlos, CA Meeting Facility: Auditorium Phone: 650-508-6200 Directions: see attached sheet 3. East Bay (Sponsored by MTC): Tuesday,: December 9, 1997,10:00.'Am -12:00 pm Contra Costa Transportation Authority Meeting Facility: CCTA conference room Phone: (510) 938-3970 Directions: see attached map At these workshops ( 1 2 )� pp and 3 above interested applicants from the MTC reBion will: • receive information about the regional evaluation and scoring process for Cycle 30. • learn how to complete the Section 5310 application and what supporting documentations to submit with the application. • review Cycle 29 applications which have ranked highly in the process. 4. Cycle 30 Section 5310 Q & A Session (Sponsored by Caltrans): Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 1:00 - 4: 00 Metropolitan Transportation Commission 1018th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Meeting Facility: Room 171 Phone: 510-464-7700 Directions: see attached map At the workshop (#4 above) sponsored by Caltrans, applicants will: • learn. how to complete the Section 5310 application and what supporting documentations to submit with the application. • receive information about the regional evaluation and scoring process for Cycle 30. • preview the accessible vehicle options available through the Caltrans procurement process. 11 2. Peninsula (Sponsored by MTQ: Thursday, December 11,1997,1:00 - 3:00 pm 097 soARD OF DmacTDRs wmTrans.DE �"`�E"""" MICHAEL A GLI,NGONA SHIRLEY MARAIS THOW.S MINING. 0W PAICHA@L J KING ARTHUR 4 LLOYD UCHAEL D MIC vim ViO. Cnm. GERALDV.HAUGM Q= worm w E: DIRECTIONS TO SAIVITRANS The September 21, 1995. Finance & Management Committee meeting will be held at SamTrans, 3rd Floor Transportation Authority Conference Room, in the Engineering department. Take one left turn, and then a right turn, upon exiting the elevator. Phone Number (415)508-6200. ® FROM THE OAKLAND AIRPORT, take Highway 17 south to Highway 92. Cross the San Mateo Bridge to Highway 101 South. OFF HIGHWAY 101, about 10 to 15 miles south past the San Francisco Airport Holly Street Exit, bear west; Follow Holly to Laurel Street; left on Laurel; right on San Carlos. Right. on Walnut, and an immediate right into the underground garage. Take elevator to 4th floor. FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT, SamTrans Route 7F to San Carlos provides transportation within approximately 1'/= blocks of the facility. It runs 6 and 36 minutes after each hour. The airport connection is at (a) the last terminal (United) and (b) the first stop, near the International Terminal (marked with signs). SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT 1250 San Carlos Avenue - P.O. Box 3006 San Carlos, California 94070-1305 to$% 508 -SM . leso) MetroCenter Location Map BART. Lake Merritt Station on the Fremont Line AC Transit Lines 11, 59, 59A, 62, 35X, 36X Amtrak: C.L. Dellums Station (2nd + Alice Streets) • Travelling south on Route 980, take the Jackson St Exit and go straight on 5th, left on Oak and left on 8th. • Travelling north on the Nimitz (Rte. 880— formerly Rte. 17), take the Oak St Exit Parking: Oakland Museum —11th & Oak (Underground parking, entrance on Oak between 11 th & 12th) Metered parking available on streets in the MetioCenter vicinity — Parking lot behind the MetroCenter is for BART patrons only. C BeeloWey An*sk Saigon METROPOLITAN � TRANSPORTATION CPA COMMISSION JOSePh P. sort MwuCentw 101 Eighth Sae, odea, CA 94607-4700 510/464-7700 TDDf= 510/464-7769 FAX S 10/464-7848 v 0 t~ ,o o v o 0 (Y o 0 r--4 00 � CN z o ,a u C!) M O M cu > VU -0 a, H AIR BART shuttle from Oakland Airport to BART is near baggage daim, but outside terminal. Cost is $2 (no change given). Once at BART, board any northbound train (SF or Richmond), get off at Lake Merritt Station. Once you surface, MetroCenter is the &story building across the street. ` AE0s � ® ®League of California Cities ®® 1400 K STREET • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 658-8200 =B http://www.cacities.org California Cities Work Together r November 1997 N O V 2 4 199 T �(DHNERT PARK Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilmn Copy 1® CW ,e L SPY TO: CITY MANAGERS - FOR THE ATTENTION OF MAYORS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEYS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS Attached are the resolutions adopted at the 99th League Annual Conference held in San Francisco, October 12-14, 1997. These resolutions represent the culmination of a year-long development and review process by the policy committees, individual cities, and League divisions and departments throughout the state. The process was open, affording literally hundreds of city officials the opportunity to participate directly. We genuinely appreciate your involvement. The resolutions process becomes meaningless unless every effort is made to implement the resolutions in the spirit in which they were approved. The League's Board of Directors, divisions, departments, policy committees and individual city officials will be asked throughout the coming year to develop and support federal, state and local actions to implement these policies. For your information, a summary is enclosed that updates the status of resolutions adopted at the 1996 Annual Conference in Anaheim. Thank you for your continued support. Ronald Bates President, League of California Cities Mayor Pro Tem, Los Alamitos Don Benninghoven Executive Director LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES THE LEAGU E'S SECOND HUNDRED YEARS RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED 99TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA OCTOBER 14, 1997 E FINAL REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS The Annual Conference was held in San Francisco on October 12-14, 1997. The General Resolutions Committee met on Monday, October 13, in San Francisco and considered 27 resolutions, including three petitioned resolutions, numbered 26 through 28. Of the 27 resolutions, 23 were forwarded to the General Assembly for adoption. One resolution was referred to the Board of Directors for assignment to an appropriate policy committee of the League for further study. Failure of the General Resolutions Committee to recommend adoption of this resolution by the General Assembly does not mean that it will not receive further consideration or be approved at a later date. The General Assembly approved all 23 resolutions. ® The resolutions adopted and reproduced here represent the policy direction that the organization will take for 1998 and beyond. Many positions were overwhelming majorities, others were not. However, a consensus was achieved through a deliberate and open process. We wish to sincerely thank all city officials who served as members of policy committees, the General Resolutions Committee and the official voting delegates of the member cities who participated in the development of these policies. El HISTORY OF RESOLUTIONS Resolutions have been grouped by policy committees to which they have been assigned. KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Policy Committee - Preliminary A - Approve 2. Policy Committee - Final D - Disapprove 3. General Resolutions Committee N - No Action 4. General Assembly Action Footnotes * Subject matter covered in another resolution ** Policy Committee will make final recommendation at October 12 meeting *** Existing League policy * * * * Local authority presently exists 2 R - Refer to appropriate policy committee for study a - Amend Aa - Approve as amended Aaa - Approve with additional amendment(s) Ra - Amend and refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for study Raa - Additional amendments and refer Da - Amend (for clarity or brevity) and Disapprove Na - Amend (for clarity or brevity) and take No Action W - Withdrawn by sponsor [Note: Only those resolutions with an approve recommendation from the General Resolutions Committee and all qualified petitioned resolutions are reported on the floor of the General Assembly.] 13 C] ® Number Key Word Index Reviewing Body Action COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1 2 3 4 1 Election of Policy Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs D D D D 2 Open and Equal Participation on All Resolutions at Annual Conference D Aa R R COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES - 3 Drug Free Zones Aa Aa A A 4 State Funding for the Arts Aa Aa Aaa Aaa 5 Transitional Housing for Elder Abuse Victims * * Aa Aaa Aaa COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ® [Note: No resolutions were referred to the Committee on Employee Relations] • COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 6 Solid Waste Adjustment Methodology Aa Aa A A 7 Revision of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Policies ** D D D 8 Beneficial Use of Biosolids Aa Aa A A 9 Beverage Container Recycling Program Aa Aa A A 10 Pollution Controls on National and International Sources A A A A 11 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards Aa Aa A A 12 Stormwater Runoff. Aa Aa Aaa A 13 Maintenance and Operating Costs for Environmental Projects A A A A 14 Electric Utility Restructuring * * Aa Aaa . A 3 Number • Key Word Index Reviewing Body Action COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2 3 4 15 Amortization of Pole Signs Ra Aa A A 16 1 Personal Wireless Service Facilities Aa Aa A A COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 17 Impact of Deportable Criminals on Local Government Aa Aa A A 18 Emergency Medical Services * * Aa Aaa A 19 Shopping Cart Retrieval Aa Aa A A 20 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Aa Aaa Aaa A 21 Elimination of All Nuclear Weapons W W W W COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND TAXA 22 Local Government Funding Structure Aa Aaa A A 23 Property Tax Administration Fees Aa Aa A A 24 Return of Property Tax Revenue D D D D COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS 11 25 1 ISTEA Reauthorization I A I Aa I A IA RESOLUTIONS INITIATED BY PETITI Resolution General Committee Assembly Recommendation Action 26 TrustLine Registry R Aa 27 Frequency Allocation Rules Set Forth by the Federal Communications Commission A A 28 President's Advisory Board on Race Aa A Pol icy\acrm\tab1e97.doc El n C 11 ® ADOPTED 1997 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS Resolutions Referred to Committee on Community Services RESOLUTION RELATING TO DRUG FREE ZONES Source: Recreation, Parks and Community Services Department WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 11380.5 authorizes a city council or board of supervisors to designate a public park or ocean front beach as a "drug free zone" if certain conditions are met; and WHEREAS, this code section provides for the imprisonment for one additional year of anyone convicted of possession or sale of drugs in a drug free zone; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 11380.5 sunsets January 1, 1998; and WHEREAS, the authority to designate the grounds of libraries as "drug free zones" should be added to Health and Safety Code Section 11380.5; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that repeals the January 1, 1998 sunset date of Health and Safety Code Section 11380.5, and that adds library grounds to the areas that may be designated as "drug free zones." 4. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STATE FUNDING FOR THE ARTS Source: City of Walnut Creek WHEREAS, a 1994 study for the California Arts Council by KPMG Peat Marwich, LLP demonstrated that the nonprofit arts industry in California generates in excess of $2.195 billion annually in economic activity, supports over 115,000 jobs, and annually returns more than $77 million in state and local tax revenues; and WHEREAS, state funding for the arts and cultural activities stimulates local economies, attracts business to communities where arts provision and programming is strong, and improves the quality of civic life throughout California; and WHEREAS, those at -risk youth who are involved in local arts programs are more likely to score higher in educational testing and are less likely to become involved in the juvenile justice system; and 0 WHEREAS, the California Arts Council, a state agency, supports programs that enhance community development, promotes cultural planning, stimulates local business and tourism, and helps is to provide a creative talent pool for California's industries, and WHEREAS, state funding for the arts and culture leverages up to 12 times the amount of current state support from local government, private foundations, corporations and individuals across California; and WHEREAS, the California Arts Council has helped to stimulate the growth of over 200 local arts agencies throughout the state; and WHEREAS, the California Arts Council has been unable, in the past, to adequately fund even those worthy projects, programs or organizations that rank at the very highest level in a peer group review process; and WHEREAS, California presently ranks 46th out of 50 states in per capita state support for the arts; and WHEREAS, the Legislature was able to meet its original goal of increased funding to the arts until the downturn in the state's economy in 1992; and WHEREAS, the state's economy has now not only recovered from its downturn, but has experienced dramatic growth, which growth is projected minimally through the end of the decade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League encourage the Governor and the State Legislature to increase state funding to the arts so as to enable the California Arts Council to continue to exercise a strong leadership role by investing in the social, economic, educational and cultural well- being of California's citizens. 5. RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR ELDER ABUSE VICTIMS Source: City of Los Angeles WHEREAS, California has about 3.3 million people who are age 65 and over, and the federal General Accounting Office (GAO) report indicates that on an annual basis five percent (5%) of the elder populations in domestic settings in America are abused, indicating that on an annual basis 165,000 elderly persons in domestic settings are abused according to the 1995 Annual Statistical Report on Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse and Adult Protective Services (APS) in California, which is prepared by the State Department Social Services; and WHEREAS, most elder abuse perpetrators are family members or caregivers; and Z ® BVI-ILREAS, an estimated one to two million Americans are victims of elder abuse or neglect; anti WHEREAS, city employees as public safety officers are placed in a position of responding to emergency needs of elders living in circumstances of abuse; and WHEREAS, county welfare departments administer the Adult Protective Services program which is supervised by the California Department of Social Services, and which is funded under Title XX of the Social Security Act and under Section 12251 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and WHEREAS, local police departments and elder abuse providers are not eligible to receive funding under the aforementioned federal program; and WHEREAS, existing transitional housing options may not be appropriate to meet the emergency housing needs of frail and elderly abused seniors; and WHEREAS, transitional housing alone may not resolve all the needs of elderly abused seniors; and WHEREAS, the expansion of existing programs that provide elder care beyond transitional housing is necessary because the elderly may continue to need assistance; and WHEREAS, elder abuse encompasses physical abuse, abandonment, psychological abuse, caregiver neglect, isolation, and financial exploitation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that will enable local governments to participate in the development of transitional housing and in the expansion of existing programs that provide elder care beyond transitional housing for victims of elder abuse in need of support services, and provide education and respite for caregivers and family members who are at risk of abusing an elderly person. Resolutions Referred to Committee on Environmental Quality 6. RESOLUTION RELATING TO SOLID WASTE ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY Source: Channel Counties Division WHEREAS, AB 939 requires that each jurisdiction divert 50 percent of its waste from landfills by year 2000; and ® WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has adopted a Waste Adjustment Method codified in the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 9, Article 9, Section 18797.3; and 7 WHEREAS, the CIWMB Waste Adjustment Method is used to adjust the waste generated in 1990 to reflect conditions in the current year considering sales tax, employment and inflation, with population a minor factor, and is a critical component to calculating diversion rates and a jurisdiction's compliance with the 25 percent and 50 percent diversion mandates of AB 939; and WHEREAS, other states use population -only based adjustment methods to calculate diversion rates and if applied in California would significantly increase the diversion rate of many California jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the jurisdictions in California are diverse and should be given the flexibility to select an adjustment method which most closely fits the local situation, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation or changes in regulations that would amend the California Code of Regulations to allow jurisdictions to select a population -only based waste adjustment method, or at their option the current CIWMB Waste Adjustment method. 8. RESOLUTION RELATING TO BENEFICIAL USE OF BIOSOLIDS Source: City of Los Angeles 0 WHEREAS Cal/EPA's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has undertaken a major task of reviewing its hazardous waste management program through the process of Regulatory Structure Update (RSU); and WHEREAS, the goals of RSU processes are to update DTSC's hazardous waste regulations with the latest scientific information, promote regulatory flexibility and simplicity, eliminate duplicative regulations, and reflect current roles of state, local and federal governments in the regulation of hazardous waste; and WHEREAS, the DTSC has failed to justify the need for the new system as being necessary to protect public health; and WHEREAS, proposals relate to revisions in the state's current scheme for determining that a waste exhibits the characteristic of toxicity and is therefore subject to regulation as a hazardous waste; and WHEREAS, a concept paper proposes major changes in the existing DTSC regulation describing when a waste exhibits the characteristic of toxicity (22 California Code of Regulations section 66241.24). That section requires waste generators to analyze wastes in a number of ways that go beyond the requirements of RCRA (the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act); and .'7 WHE1Z1=:AS, a concept paper proposes replacement of the existing single level Total Threshold ® Limit Concentration (TTLC) and Soluble Threshold Limit Concentration (STLC) levels. The existing 'FTI.(--' levels would be replaced with two new TTLC levels for each of the chemicals. Similarly, STLC revels would be replaced by two new levels known as Soluble or Extractable Regulatory Thresholds (SERTS). Generally the higher of the two levels is higher than the existing level and the lower is lower; and • WHEREAS, wastes that exceed the higher TTLC and SERT concentration level would continue to be fully regulated. Wastes that exceed the lower level would be designated as special wastes and would be subject to lower management standards, requiring the waste to be disposed of in Class II land disposal sites. This creates a new waste classification entitled "Managed Industrial Waste"; and WHEREAS, establishing a higher threshold for higher level TTLC and STLC wastes means that many wastes now manages as hazardous wastes in California will be disposed of in less regulated disposal sites; and WHEREAS, lower level of TTLC and SERTs will result in more waste being labeled as hazardous waste in California; and WHEREAS, biosolids in compliance with current requirements would be classified as Managed Industrial Waste necessitating disposal, rather than reuse, in a composite lined RCRA Subtitle D landfill. This would not only destroy beneficial use of biosolids, but also increase the amount of waste going to landfill, which conflicts with the landfill waste diversion requirements of AB 939 and results in increase in cost to cities for disposal; and WHEREAS, a group of industry and environmental representatives have found the proposed system to be at least as faulty and more complex than the current system and have sent a letter to the DTSC director opposing the changes; and WHEREAS, the sentiments in the letter represent the views of almost everyone concerned with the waste classification issue; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League urge the state to advise Cal/EPA and DTSC not to proceed with the above noted proposed changes at this. time; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League urge the state to instruct Cal/EPA and DTSC that the above noted proposed changes in the waste classification first be peer reviewed by a panel of nationally respected scientists with significant input from stakeholders, including cities, before any regulation is proposed and that the public review period for such a comprehensive regulation be at least six months. 0 9. RESOLUTION RELATING TO BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM Source: City of Los Angeles is WHEREAS, according to the California Department of Conservation, containers covered by California's current beverage container recycling program are recycled at a 76 percent rate; and according to figures from the California Integrated Waste Management Board and others, glass and plastic drink containers, which are not included in the state program, have a recycling rate of less than 25 percent; and WHEREAS, a statewide survey conducted by Farr and Research for the Department of Conservation found that 82 percent of California residents believe that additional beverage containers should be included in the state's beverage container recycling program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League reaffirm its support for the continuation of the existing beverage container recycling program and legislation to expand the program to include sports drinks, juices, waters and other non -carbonated soft drinks. 10. RESOLUTION RELATING TO POLLUTION CONTROLS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SOURCES 0 Source: City of Los Angeles WHEREAS, many regions in California suffer from air quality that is not in attainment of state or federal standards; and WHEREAS, the local air pollution control districts, air quality management districts, and the state of California have undertaken one of the most aggressive air pollution controls programs in the world; and WHEREAS, the federal government has responsibility for the control of emissions from federal sources, including interstate sources such as aircraft, marine vessels, locomotives and interstate trucks and has influence over similar international air pollution sources; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League request the National League of Cities to urge the federal government to pursue all cost-effective emission reductions from national air pollution sources and to encourage pollution controls on international sources. 10 11. RES0�1..UTION RELATING TO CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY (CAFE) ® ST.-\\ DARDS Source: City of San Jose WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that most metropolitan areas in California are faced with the difficult challenge of pursuing or maintaining the attainment of federal clean air standards. New federal clean air standards have been proposed that are more stringent and, if adopted, will create further difficulty in the attainment of air quality standards by local governments and their constituent businesses and residents; and WHEREAS, the League recognizes that past advances in federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have provided a fundamental, tool in the pursuit of attainment of federal Clean_Air Standards on the part of California's and the nation's major metropolitan areas. Yet, it is also recognized that CAFE standards have not advanced since the mid-1980s, and that vehicle miles driven per capita is climbing in urban areas. of California and the rest of the nation. The combined effect of these trends has neutralized the overall effectiveness of CAFE standards as an important tool for meeting air quality objectives, protecting public health and for solving a host of other problems associated with automobile emissions; and WHEREAS, automobile usage in urban areas of California and the Untied States accounts for a disproportionately large share of the world's total carbon dioxide emissions. The League recognizes that increasing CAFE standards would be a positive, critical step toward mitigating the destructive impacts of carbon dioxide emissions; and WHEREAS, implementation of existing CAFE standards have reduced the pressure to drill for oil in sensitive environments around the world, and have diminished our nation's dependence on foreign oil, thereby enhancing national security. Increasing CAFE standards would further these national goals; and WHEREAS, the League recognizes that separate lower CAFE standards have been established for light trucks, which include what the industry calls sport utility vehicles, at 20.7 miles per gallon (MPG) and for passenger vehicles at 27.5 MPG. Given that sales of vehicles in the light truck category have experienced a dramatic increase in the market share of new vehicles in recent years, the average fuel economy of the entire on -road vehicle fleet in California and the nation has actually begun to decline significantly; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support federal legislation that increases the federal CAFE standards for both passenger cars and light trucks/sport utility vehicles, and/or combine the categories in such a way that effectively increases the average fuel performance of the entire on -road fleet of vehicles within California and the nation; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League urge the National League of Cities to sponsor. or support ® legislation that increases the CAFE standards. 11 12. RESOLUTION RELATING TO STORMWATER RUNOFF Source: City of Los Angeles WHEREAS, urban runoff pollution carried to surface waters in stormwater collection channels is harmful to human health and to the environment: and WHEREAS, action plans have been prepared by jurisdictions throughout the state that identify. methods to reduce pollution from urban runoff, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that would provide funding for programs that lead to a reduction of the pollutant load in stormwater runoff, and be it further RESOLVED, that the League support legislation that would support the protection of waters of the state through the reduction of pollution in stormwater runoff. 13. RESOLUTION RELATING TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS Source: City of Los Angeles "f WHEREAS, available funding for environmental projects often prohibits the use of funds for any maintenance activities; and WHEREAS, the success of many environmental projects would be ensured if funding for a maintenance period were provided; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that would provide funding for the short-term maintenance and operating costs in addition to the construction and implementation costs of an environmental project funded by a state program. 14. RESOLUTION RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING Source: City of San Jose WHEREAS, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution on electric industry restructuring at the 1996 Annual Conference in Anaheim; and 12 Wl-lERF-AS, the League's 1996 resolutions stated that the League: 0 1 a. Reaffirm its support of electric service by consumer -owned public power municipal utilities and encourage the continuation of the "home rile" authority vested in California cities, b. Continue to participate in the electric industry restructuring debate to ensure that no erosion of local government authority occurs, c. Oppose all legislation that erodes the ability and authority of municipal utilities to operate, and WHEREAS, the League adopted revised policy guidelines on electric industry restructuring in April 1996 to support: a. The concept of electric utility restructuring, b. Equitable benefits for all rate payers, c. Municipal utility authority, d. Preservation of cities' franchise authority, e. Cities' ability to aggregate and purchase electricity for municipal or community accounts, f. Any action on stranded investments should apply to all generators and should keep investors, ratepayers and generators financially whole, g. Wheeling between generators and users, h. Alternative sources of energy, i. Fair resolution of the unique problems of California's biomass industry, j. Energy programs that provide social and environmental benefits; and WHEREAS, the League has adopted additional policies and positions related to consumer protection, municipal utilities and other issues; and WHEREAS, state legislation (AB 1890, Chapter 854, Statutes of 1996) has passed that has restructured the generation. segment of the electric services industry of electric power, and.local governments have taken action based upon state legislation and California Public Utilities Commission regulation; and WHEREAS, the League desires to advocate its position based on existing League policy; now, therefore, be it 13 RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League continue to support the ability of local government to: a. Participate in direct access transactiolis, self -aggregation and voluntary aggregation of customers not limited to municipal accounts, b. Be providers of electricity and ancillary services for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League support federal and state legislation on electric utility industry restructuring that: a. Provides reliable and long-term mechanisms that support and encourage the use of renewable energy and conservation, b. Recognizes that state and local governments, which traditionally regulate the electric utility industry, should have the preeminent role in restructuring the electric utility industry. Any federal or state restructuring of the electric utility industry must protect municipal authority to regulate the use of rights-of-way, to franchise, to tax utilities and services or to aggregate. Restructuring should not interfere with services provided by municipally owned utilities. The Congress and Administration must work with state and local elected officials in any attempt to restructure the electric utility industry. Any federal action must not preempt legislation and actions in states which choose to restructure their electric utility industry if such federal action relates to state and local government home rule authority described above. RESOLVED, that the League urge the National League of Cities to sponsor or support federal legislation that achieves these same purposes. Resolutions Referred to Committee on Housinti, Community and Economic Development 15. RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMORTIZATION OF POLE SIGNS Source: Los Angeles County Division WHEREAS, litigation currently is pending over whether Section 5499 of the Business and Professions Code preempts local governmental agencies under certain circumstances from enacting legislation that requires the removal of on -premise advertising (also known as "pole signs") on the basis of height or size, even after a reasonable period of amortization; and WHEREAS, regulation of the location, appearance and concentration of pole signs, including the requirement to remove them on the basis of height or size after a reasonable period of amortization, 14 ® is an essential part of the local zoning power to improve the visual appearance of local communities; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities supports laws that provide and clarify local authority over the regulation of unsightly advertising signs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco. October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that clarifies and provides that local governmental agencies have the authority to require the removal, after a reasonable period of amortization, of on -premise advertising signs on the basis of height or size. 16. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES Source: City of Cerritos WHEREAS, on January 31, 1996, the 104th Congress of the United States of America adopted the Telecommunications Act of 1996, amending and repealing various sections and provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, Title 47 of the United States Code section 332(c), which was amended by adding the new subparagraph (7), entitled "Preservation of Local Zoning Authority"; and WHEREAS, the new section of the National Wireless Telecommunications Siting Policy, entitled "Preservation of Local Zoning Authority," provides for the retention of local decision-making authority over the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities subject to certain limitations; and WHEREAS, under the principles of federalism, the ability and authority of the states to determine the zoning and land uses within their borders, and the ability and authority of counties, cities and other local entities within the state to determine the zoning and land uses within their jurisdiction has long been upheld by the court; and WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors, at its 1997 Annual Conference, also adopted a resolution affirming the authority of local governments to determine the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities within their jurisdictions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that based upon the authority provided for and the. limitations on that authority contained within the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the traditional and long-standing authority of state and local governments and instrumentalities thereof to determine and decide the appropriate land uses, zoning and placement of businesses and facilities within their jurisdictions, the League finds as follows: ® 1. Title 47 of the United States Code section 332(c)(7) Preservation of Local Zoning Authority of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 clearly defines the authority of state and local governments 15 and instrumentalities thereof to regulate the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities subject to the limitations contained above. 0 2. Further, Title 47 of the United States Code section 332(c)(7) Preservation of Local Zoning Authority of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides that an individual who is adversely affected by any final action or failure to act by a state or local government or any instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with subparagraph (7), may, within 30 days after such action or failure to act, commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court shall hear and decide such action on an expedited basis. 3. Finally, Title 47 of the United States Code section 332(c)(7) Preservation of Local Zoning Authority of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 clearly specifies the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as an appeal body only in those instances in which the action or failure to act by a state or local government or instrumentality thereof is based upon substantial evidence contained in a written record which is inconsistent with clause (iv) concerning radio frequency emissions; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities urge the National League of Cities to: 1. Oppose the recent action of the FCC to tentatively preempt and preclude local siting moratoria that do not specify a fixed length of duration, because according to the FCC such moratoria are not "decisions" regarding the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities which, pursuant to Title 47 of the United States Code section 332(c)(7)(A) Preservation of Local Zoning Authority of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, are subject to review by the courts and therefore are either impermissible Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) entry regulation in violation of Section 332(c)(3) or a barrier to entry under Section 253(a), either of which are subject to preemption by the FCC. 2. Oppose any further actions of the FCC to preempt local siting moratoria that are of a fixed length of duration or that are imposed only against the siting of new CMRS facilities but that permit existing CMRS operators to construct or modify facilities. 3. Support the legislative and judicial actions of local governments to retain their traditional and essential zoning and land use authority over the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities within their jurisdiction, as provided in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and in particular, decisions regarding facilities whose siting, scope, scale or design may result in undue impacts, whether aesthetically or otherwise, to adjacent businesses and residents. 16 0 Resolutions Referred to Committee on Public Safety 7. RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE IMPACT OF DEPORTABLE CRIMINALS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Source: Public Safety Policy Committee WHEREAS, the League of California Cities issued a report of the Immigration and Naturalization Task Force in May 1995, which addressed the broad range of immigration impacts on state and local government; and WHEREAS, among the various recommendations for policy development included in the task force report is the issue of deportable criminals and the costs to the state of California and its cities and counties of incarcerating deportable criminals, including the direct cost associated with processing and booking at the time of arrest; and WHEREAS, in 1995, an estimated 18,000 deportable felons were incarcerated in state prison and approximately 7,000 deportable criminals were incarcerated in county jails, with early estimates for 1997 at substantially higher numbers; and WHEREAS, tens of thousands of additional deportable criminals commit crimes that endanger the public safety and violate property rights of law-abiding legal residents; and ® WHEREAS, California cities' jails and detention centers are the criminal's "point of entry" into the criminal justice system, and are often overlooked as the critical apprehension juncture of deportable criminals; and WHEREAS, the Immigration Bill, HR 2202, clarified the intent of the Congress in the 1995 Crime Bill to reimburse local government for incarceration costs; and WHEREAS, criminal activity by deportable criminals has increased the costs to local government and the demands for public services; and WHEREAS, local public safety personnel are endangered and there have been incidents in which deportable criminals have seriously injured or killed police officers; and WHEREAS, local government has borne the burden of incarcerating, housing and prosecuting deportable criminals in addition to putting local police officers in danger; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation seeking " reimbursement by the federal government to local agencies, specifically cities, for the costs associated with incarcerating deportable criminals, including the direct costs associated with processing and booking at the time of arrest; and be it further 17 RESOLVED, that the League urge the National League of Cities to join in this effort and urge the federal government, especially the Immigration and Naturalization Service to institute a city -based program to reduce cities' costs of booking, processing and incarcerating deportable criminals, and to minimize repeat offenses by deportable criminals by assigning INS personnel, where requested, to cities and counties operating jails and detention centers in order to coordinate deportation proceedings with criminal prosecution. 18. RESOLUTION RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Source: City of Santa Clara WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act, the "EMS Act," was enacted by the California Legislature in 1980; and WHEREAS, the EMS Act has been recently interpreted by the California Supreme Court in the San Bernardino case precluding cities from expanding the level and scope of their prehospital medical care beyond that which was provided in 1980 without the approval of county governing bodies; and WHEREAS, the EMS Act has reduced cities' ability to determine the type and level of prehospital emergency medical care provided within their boundaries; and WHEREAS, according to the EMS Act, the emergency medical service providers operating within city boundaries are responsible to county governing bodies and not city councils; and 0 WHEREAS, cities are precluded from holding those emergency medical transport providers (ambulance companies) operating under county authority accountable for the type and level of service delivered to their residents and visitors: and WHEREAS, cities and fire districts have a public safety driven motivation to ensure that their citizens and visitors receive prompt and high quality emergency medical services; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities, by policy, supports and strives to ensure local control of those matters that directly influence the residents and visitors of their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League sponsor legislation in conjunction with other interested parties such as California Fire Chiefs Association; Fire District Association of California; California Professional Firefighters Association; and California State Firefighters Association, to authorize cities to prescribe and monitor the manner and scope of emergency medical services provided within their boundaries; and authorizing cities and fire districts at their discretion to increase the level of emergency medical services provided within their boundaries, to and including the provision of emergency medical transport though ambulance services. 18 ® 19. RES01-11TION RELATING TO SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL Source: Orange County Division WHEREAS, shopping cart retrieval legislation enacted in 1996 (AB 317 - Granlund) placed onerous provisions on cities requiring a three-day notice requirement to grocers, among other restrictions, for the retrieval of shopping carts; and WHEREAS, neighborhood concerns regarding the number of abandoned or stolen shopping carts and the contribution to blight has elevated with the passage of AB 317; and WHEREAS, Assembly Member Curt Pringle introduced legislation, AB 1427, on behalf of the city of Anaheim to amend existing law dealing with the notice provisions and local government charges relating to cart retrieval that was supported by the Grocers Association and the League of California Cities; and WHEREAS, despite virtually no opposition to AB 1427, the legislation did not pass in the Assembly Local Government Committee due to the Chairman's concerns regarding the questionable intent of this issue as a matter of statewide concern and the fiscal impact to cities and counties; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has indicated an analysis of fiscal impact to cities would vary significantly under the provisions of AB 1427 due to the subjectivity or voluntary nature of ® the legislation; and WHEREAS, since the issue remains a matter of statewide concern under current state law and has restricted cities and counties from addressing shopping cart retrieval issues at the local level, it is most appropriate for the League of California Cities to sponsor legislation in 1998 to repeal or amend the applicable section of existing law dealing with cart retrieval; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League and the city of Anaheim co-sponsor legislation in 1998 to amend or repeal the onerous provisions in current law dealing with city and county restrictions surrounding cart retrieval. 20. RESOLUTION RELATING TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS Source: Orange County Division WHEREAS, "drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation facility" means a dwelling unit or group of units on residentially zoned property that caters to persons with drug or alcohol abuse problems and that operates as a sober living environment or drug and alcohol free residential facility; and WHEREAS, "alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility" means any premises, place or building that provides 24-hour residential non-medical services to adults who are recovering 19 from problems related to alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug misuse or abuse, and who need alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug recovery treatment or detoxification services; and WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act Vias established in 1968 to prohibit housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin or sex, and was subsequently amended to extend its protection to include individuals participating in rehabilitation programs as well as persons suffering from chemical dependency; and WHEREAS, rehabilitation facilities, under the protection of the Fair Housing Act, provide housing facilities for persons suffering from chemical dependency as well as persons with extensive criminal backgrounds; and WHEREAS, the number of rehabilitation facilities is growing at a significant rate, with the vast majority of such homes being located in residential neighborhoods and WHEREAS, only 25 percent of Sober Living Homes are licensed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, with the remaining 75 percent being rehabilitation facilities, which are unlicensed and exempt from any regulatory guidelines, monitoring procedures, occupancy limits, requirement to notify local authorities about their location and/or requirement to disclose to local authorities the criminal histories of their residents; and WHEREAS, attempts, to date, by local and state governments to limit, license, remove or regulate unlicensed rehabilitation facilities have been prevented by actions taken by HUD under the regulations preventing discrimination against the disabled; and WHEREAS, crime statistics associated with the residents of unlicensed rehabilitation facilities vary from misdemeanors to serious felonies such as burglary, armed robbery and murder; and WHEREAS, unlicensed treatment facilities are not required to provide treatment services and, as such, serve only as an alternative to prison without providing structured care, supervision or rehabilitation services; and WHEREAS, while licensed Sober Living Homes provide professional and comprehensive treatment services, it is believed that unlicensed facilities housing those under court jurisdiction subject a significant and unnecessary risk to the health, welfare and safety of the populace; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League support legislation that requires any person under court jurisdiction, who is released on probation, parole, conditional sentence or a suspended sentence on the condition that he or she reside in a residential drug or alcohol facility, must reside in a licensed alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility. 11 20 Resolutions Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation '�. 1ZESOLUTION RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING STRUCTURE Source: North Bay Division WHEREAS, local government has been subjected to significant reductions in revenue due to state actions during the economic recessions of the 1980s and 1990s; and WHEREAS, the burden of the above-mentioned reductions fell on local governments in addition to the revenue reductions they suffered as a result of the last two recessions' impact on economic activity; and WHEREAS, there is no indication of any change in the state's revenue picture that would prevent this pattern from being repeated in future recessions; and WHEREAS, the earmarking of funds for K-14 education mandated by Proposition 98 has resulted in the state shifting funding from local government as exemplified in the property tax take- away for the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF); and WHEREAS, local governments statewide suffer from a lack of a stable, predictable revenue stream and further suffer from the difficulty of funding capital projects that are necessary for balanced ® economic development even when these projects are desired by a majority of their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League reaffirm its support to restore, reform and constitutionally protect local government's revenue sources for the present and future benefit of California residents. 23. RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION FEES Source: Cities of Ceres and Modesto WHEREAS, AB 818 (Vasconcellos), signed by the governor in October 1995, created a State - County Property Tax Administration Program, which offers state loans to eligible counties to assist county assessors' offices in their enhancement of property tax administration systems; and WHEREAS, the established program required that certain predetermined operational goals be met by each participating county or the state would require repayment of the loan limited to supplanting the current level of funding within each county assessor's office; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 1997, California Department of Finance Director Craig Brown deemed ® all participating counties in said program met the terms of their contracts with the state and that all loans for fiscal year 1995-96 were considered repaid [forgiven]; and 21 WHEREAS, some counties are including the costs of the additional staff and resources incurred through this program in the calculation of their respective property tax administration fees to be paid by cities and special districts under state mandate SB 2557 (Chapter 466, Statutes of 1990), despite the fact the state has already paid for those supplemental expenses through the loan program, subsequently forgiven; and WHEREAS, such practices in this manner by some counties constitute "double taxation" upon residents and businesses located within cities and special districts when the state of California and local agencies must pay for the very same added costs of property tax administration through this program; and WHEREAS, such practices in this manner are the equivalent of a special revenue "windfall" to counties; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League sponsor legislation to prohibit counties participating in the State -County Property Tax Administration Program from passing on their supplemental property tax administration expenses to cities and special districts in the form of SB 2557 fees (section 95.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) when the participating county has satisfied its predetermined performance criteria and received state notification the loan has been paid. Resolutions Referred to Committee on Transportation, Communications and Public Works 40 25. RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISTEA REAUTHORIZATION Source: City of Los Angeles WHEREAS, the authority for the Intermodal Surface Transportation and Efficiency Act (ISTEA) has expired and the U. S. Congress is currently considering reauthorization of the Act; and WHEREAS, ISTEA provides California with significant fiscal resources for funding transportation programs and programs that reduce congestion and improve air quality; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of cities and counties within California to continue to have flexible use of ISTEA funds for transportation programs or any subsequent legislative programs to reduce congestion and improve air quality; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League request the National League of Cities to work to ensure that local flexibility in the use of ISTEA, or any other transportation funding program funds be enhanced, that funds for Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) be retained, and that funds continue to be made available for multi -modal transportation programs. 22 26. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TRUSTLINE REGISTRY ® Source: City of Huntington Park WHEREAS, seventy percent of all children in California are in child care of some kind; and WHEREAS, the TrustLine In -Home Child Care Registry was created by the California Legislature to provide the same basic protection to children in in-home child care settings as is provided to children in licensed family child cafe settings and child care centers; and WHEREAS, the TrustLine Registry seeks to prevent child abuse and address issues of quality of care in license -exempt child care settings by screening applicants who have criminal or child abuse histories, and by deterring individuals who have disqualifying criminal or child abuse histories from applying for positions as caregivers; and WHEREAS, TrustLine provides a way for parents to check the criminal and child abuse histories of child care providers, such as nannies, baby-sitters and other on-site employees listed with hotels or exercise classes, using the most current and complete records of the Department of Justice, the FBI and the California Child Abuse Central Index; and WHEREAS, TrustLine has demonstrated its power as a deterrent, preventing criminals and individuals with child abuse histories from obtaining employment, denying five percent of all applicants who voluntarily apply due to serious crimes or child abuse histories, saving lives and preventing injuries; and WHEREAS, the lack of publicity about TrustLine has impeded the intent of the Legislature to help parents better protect their children in license -exempt child care situations; and WHEREAS, the TrustLine Registry legislation did not include funding for on-going production of materials, publicity activities, or consumer education; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League Board of Directors work with interested parties to develop and adopt this November a policy suggesting appropriate ways to increase public awareness and use of the TrustLine Registry. 27. INITIATIVE RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO FREQUENCY ALLOCATION RULES SET FORTH BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Source: City of Torrance WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is committed to developing broad support on issues and to advocate those views.to other governmental agencies and the public; and 23 WHEREAS, all members of the League of California Cities will be affected by the existing frequency allocation rules set forth by the Federal Communications Commission; and 0 WHEREAS, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA) are two of the frequency coordinators who are responsible for ensuring compatible and non -interfering use of the radio spectrum by the various classes of users in the Southern California area; and WHEREAS, National Science & Technology Network (NSTN), a for-profit enterprise, filed numerous frequency license applications with both APCO and PCIA; and WHEREAS, the APCO rejected the applications filed by NSTN on the basis that the requested applications would create harmful interference to existing licensees while conversely, PCIA forwarded the applications filed by NSTN to the FCC, thereby placing said applications in line for approval; and WHEREAS, all existing licenses are currently in full operation with cooperatively placed and designed systems; and WHEREAS, the proposed NSTN system would create harmful interference on the existing safety frequency resulting in a total disruption of public safety operations throughout the affected municipalities and consequently create a dangerous condition for safety personnel and the public at large; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League initiate a letter of support for the existing appeal filed with the FCC and request that the FCC reject the pending NSTN applications and establish protective language in the FCC frequency allocation rules to prevent private industry from applying for and being granted a frequency license on emergency service frequencies. Copies of said letter will be sent to Congresswoman Harman and Senators Boxer and Feinstein. 28. INITIATIVE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY BOARD ON RACE Source: City of Perris WHEREAS, any national dialogue on the issue of race and any national effort to confront and address issues of race in America should include Native American representation and participation and input; and WHEREAS, the President's Initiative on Race is dedicated to recruiting and encouraging leadership at all levels and that is truly representative of America to help bridge racial divides; and WHEREAS, the President's Advisory Board on Race is responsible for advising the President on race as it relates to issues of community building, crime, housing, education and justice and for developing solutions for how America can improve the quality of race relations in America; and 24 0 WHEREAS, the members of the President's Advisory Board on Race are charged with serving as presidential surrogates to create and implement solutions to improve race relations; and WHEREAS, there are many Native American leaders who are eminently qualified by virtue of their ethnic heritage, experience, leadership and commitment to resolution of issues of race; and WHEREAS, Native Americans were the first to love America and call it home and are this country's first Americans; and WHEREAS, Native Americans have paid a heavy toll in lost lives, land and resources as a result of brutal racism and relentless efforts to eliminate or segregate their peoples; and WHEREAS, Native Americans have fought and have given their lives for this country in each of America's conflicts for the past 200 years; and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Native Americans must deal daily with the consequences of racism and discrimination in their pursuit of employment, housing, social services, education and self-determination; and WHEREAS, the California Latino Caucus is deeply committed to the principles of equality, diversity and to fair representation of people of color at all levels of government service; and has a shared spirit and commitment with the Native American community to realize the elimination of ® racism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 14, 1997, that the League urge President Clinton to immediately appoint a Native American representative to the President's Advisory Board on Race. PoI icy\acres\fina197.doc 25 Res. # Title 4 5 no 1996 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report 11 November 1997 Required Action Status Presidential Appointments Amend policy to state that League President shall be permitted Policy has been implemented to Policy Committees fourteen (14) appointments per policy committee, term shall run through presidential appointments. concurrently with President's term. Business Confidentiality Support legislation that will provide municipal utilities and their Legislation passed and signed into and Customer Privacy for customers with business confidentiality and personal customer law. Chapter 276, Statutes of 1997. Municipal Utilities information privacy protection that is equivalent to that which is currently enjoyed by investor-owned utilities and their customers. Open Meetings of Support legislation that requires (1) all governmental agencies to SB 138 Kopp, signed by Governor. Governmental Agencies conduct their activities with the highest level of ethical standards; Chapter 253, Statutes of 1997. The (2) the State Legislature conduct all legislative deliberation under statute amends Sec. 54952.2 the open meeting laws of the Ralph M. Brown Act, specifically that (definition of meetings), Sec. 54953 the State Budget deliberations be held in open meetings to allow (teleconferencing), Sec. 54954 (time citizens to fully understand the significance of legislative decisions & place of meeting) Sec. 54954.1 on their local governments; and (3) no governmental agency shall (requests for agenda copies), Sec. pass laws exempting itself or any other governmental body from the 54954.2 (agenda posting & requirements of the law. adherence to agenda), and Sec. 54956 (special meeting req.) Media Literacy Oppose the overuse of violence in the media and actively promote Educational sessions at Annual and encourage community education programs that teach the skills Conference and at policy committee of critical viewing. meeting. Res. # Title Required Action Status 7. Human Dignity and a Zero Support a policy that affirms human dignity and strives to No legislative activity. Tolerance for Hate Crimes permanently eliminate all hate crimes, and has a zero tolerance for any hate crimes within cities and that cities agree in the strongest terms that they will vigorously fight criminal activity known as "hate crime" with all of the resources at their disposal. 8. Electric Industry Reaffirm support of electric service by consumer -owned public Worked on various bills on Restructuring power municipal utilities and encourage the continuation of the restructuring, especially "home rule" authority vested in California's cities; participate in SB 477 dealing with consumer electric industry restructuring debate to ensure that no erosion of protection to ensure home rule. . local government authority occurs; oppose all legislation that erodes authority remains intact. the ability and authority of municipal utilities to operate. 9. Air Quality Funds Continue to oppose legislation redirecting the funds authorized by No legislation introduced this year. §44223 of the Health and Safety Code, which are currently used by local governments for locally -based air quality programs. 10. Urban Forestry Programs Strongly support community urban forestry programs and continued Supported legislative efforts on state funding mechanisms, such as the Environmental Enhancement urban forestry. and Mitigation Program to ensure that the urban forest is properly maintained and enhanced. 11. Brownfield Development Continue to support state and federal legislation that would create No state legislation this year; additional fiscal resources, including, but not limited to, local reviewing federal super fund governmental authority, grant programs, revolving loan funds, and proposals. tax relief to encourage private industry to invest in brownfield development. Res. # Title Required Action Status 13. Fire Extinguishers Support legislation that would amend the State Fire Code to require No legislation introduced this year. stored pressure dry chemical fire extinguishers to be serviced and recharged every six years or after each use, whichever occurs first. 15. Restoration of Local Support legislation that will (1) completely reverse the ERAF Supported all legislative efforts to Property Tax Revenues property tax shifts on a gradual, annual basis, and return these reverse freeze and restore city property taxes back to all local governments in proportion to their property tax. losses; (2) freeze the amount of the ERAF property tax shifts to allow local governments to keep the revenue growth hat accrues over time, and prohibit the use of ERAF dollars to fund the state's obligation to special education programs; and (3) restore local property taxes while recognizing the state's constitutional obligation to schools under Proposition 98. 16. Disaster Assistance Call upon FEMA Director and President Clinton to withdraw the Directly lobbied, wrote numerous Landslide Policy, restore deobligated funds for repair to public correspondence and secured a facilities damaged in the 1994 and 1995 storm disasters, and congressional delegation letter authorize additional funding to complete repairs, replacement and signed by 35 California House construction of mitigation measures associated with public facilities members to FEMA director damaged in said disasters. addressing California local government concerns. Policy\accht96.doc 3 California Cities Work Together League of California Cities 1400 K STREET • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • (916) 658-8200 http://www.cacities.org Cl � r Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman Conv to November 24, 1997 Eoopy t opy to To: Mayors and City Managers From: Ronald Bates, President Mayor Pro Tem, City of Los Alamitos 41L 978L Subject: Small dues increase to support expanded work program 1 1997 In 1998, the League of California Cities will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The slogan for the League's Centennial is "Better Cities—A Better Life. " It's a theme that captures what the League is really all about: cities working together to ensure life will be better for the residents of is all our communities. The board of directors of the League has just approved a two-year budget for calendar 1998 and 1999. It outlines an aggressive work program designed to support cities' efforts to make the centennial motto a reality in communities throughout California. During 1998, the League and the cities of California will champion a constitutional amendment to protect local revenue sources from future raids by the state, combined with an active legislative package including ERAF restoration and other fiscal reforms. I believe if successful, these measures will come to be viewed among of the most important contributions to the quality of life in our cities that we have ever achieved. Our success will require the active support and work of all cities and all city officials. In addition to the major effort in support of fiscal reform and protection, the League will maintain its existing service levels and expand its work in the critical areas of leadership, information and communication. To support the planned new services and activities, the board has approved a dues increase of two percent per year, somewhat less than the rate of increase in the consumer price index for the last two years. Leadership, Information and Communication. The 1998-99 budget reflects the increasingly visible and active leadership role the League is playing with the state Legislature and other government entities and with the public through media outreach and public education efforts. More so than in recent years, this budget increases the League's efforts and effectiveness on behalf of cities by expanding the League's fundamental ® roles of leadership, information and communication. tM The League work program will lead to an improved public image for cities and facilitate more efficient exchange of information between cities and the League and among city officials. throughout the state. Some new and expanded League activities planned for 1998 and 1999 are listed on page three of this memo. About the League Dues League dues follow a sliding scale based upon city population. With the intent of being as accurate and fair as possible, the League bylaws provide that, for membership dues purposes, "the population of each city shall be the population determined by the State Controller in making the most recent allocation of subventions to cities." This ensures dues are consistent with a city's ability to pay. However, the dues formula does not calculate increases in the cost of living or economic growth. For dues to keep pace with inflation, the board must increase dues. The proposed two percent per year increase is needed to keep dues, the League's largest source of revenue by far, growing at about the rate of inflation. In lieu of implementing automatic dues increases, the board of directors analyzes each budget to consider and approve or revise new programs, existing programs, League reserves and other factors before adopting a dues increase. League bylaws allow cities the opportunity to ratify the board's action to increase dues through action of the regional divisions. This ratification process will occur during the next 60 days, and dues statements will be sent to all cities following the divisions' actions. Conclusion The League provides all city officials with leadership on and the opportunity to get involved in issues of greatest importance to our cities and the state of California. Our organization is strong. It is financially sound. It includes participation from virtually 100 percent of the cities. More than ever, it is important for cities to be united and active. If you would like more information or a copy of the 1998-99 work program and budget, please contact Dan Harrison in the League's Sacramento office at 916/658-8267. Thank you for your continued involvement and support of the League. 2 0 g:\mss\member\rid\budg989\duesletr.doc I ® Leadership, Information and Communication --Keys Roles for the League New or expanded services from the League in 1998-99 include: A major effort to secure passage through the Legislature of a constitutional amendment for the November 1998 ballot to implement the protect and reform planks of the League's top priority, Protect, Restore, Reform. The League will also continue efforts to restore ERAF property taxes. Significant expansion of communications activities. An integral part of the League's mission is to advance the interests of cities by communicating effectively -- with League members, with the Legislature, with other levels of government and interest groups, and with the public at large. This will receive increased emphasis during the coming two years. Celebration of the League's Centennial. This important milestone is cause to celebrate, and will also be used to promote the positive image of cities among the general public. Expansion of CITYLINK 2000. This Internet -based communications system has become an essential and ongoing service. Of the 471 cities in California, 390 are registered users of CITYLINK 2000. The website has received over 140,000 "visits" since its January introduction. In 1998, improved bill -tracking services will be introduced along with other significant enhancements to the resources available through this medium. ® Creation and use of electronic newsgroups. A separate newsgroup for each department, each division and various topical interest groups will allow the League to share information more ® often with relevant groups of city officials. Newsgroups will also facilitate the sharing of information among city officials with common interests. It is possible newsgroups may eventually replace quarterly department newsletters because they are a more timely vehicle. Establishment of a "Municipal Law Fellow" position. Under this program, the League will recruit a recent law school graduate interested in city attorney work and provide that individual with exposure to municipal law and city attorneys by working for the League's legal department for one year. Besides attracting promising young lawyers to municipal law, this program will continue a high level of support for the League's friend -of -the -court briefing effort on behalf of cities. Use of technology to modernize the League's library of municipal resources. Specifically, the League will expand its collection of municipal ordinances while accelerating and improving research capabilities. New publication and regional workshops on Prop. 218 elections. The League will produce a new publication and conduct "how to do it" seminars to assist with involving the entire community in the decision-making process mandated by Proposition 218. g:\mss\member\rid\budg989\duesietr.doc Conferences and Institutes 31% Education/ Conferences/ Expositic^ 38% g: Vass\rnemDerVid\Dudg989)genlsumm. )ds GENERAL FUND REVENUES Interest/Other Exposition 7% 7oi Corporate Relations 1% Affiliates/ Contracts 4% GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Board of Directors & Executive Legal Administration 4% 12% Policy Development Legislative 7% 16% Dues 50% Customer Services 17% ;ommunications 7% n 11 `f 200,001 to 500,000 Over 500,000 Per each 10,000 of population 722 736 751 667 680 694 In no event shall the annual dues for any city exceed $50,000. g:\mss\member\rid\budg989\dues9899.xis PROPOSED 1998 AND 1999 DUES SCHEDULES ® (Represents a 2% increase each year) Proposed Proposed For cities having a population of: 1997 Dues 1998 Dues 1999 Dues 1 to 500 ... $ 32 $ 33 $ 34 501 to 600 ... 86 88 90 601 to 700 ... 174 177 181 701 to 800 ... 190 194 198 801 to 900 ... 227 232 237 901 to 1,000 ... 278 284 290 1,001 to 1,250 ... 435 444 453 1,251 to 1,500 ... 538 549 560 1,501 to 1,750 ... 640 653 666 1,751 to 2,000 ... 762 777 793 2,001 to 2,250 ... 812 828 845 2,251 to 2,550 ... 899 917 935 2,501 to 2,750 ... 951 970 989 2,751 to 3,000 ... 1,036 1,057 1,078 3,001 to 4,000 ... 1,160 1,183 1,207 4,001 to 5,000 ... 1,383 1,411 1,439 5,001 to 7,500 ... 1,800 1,836 1,873 ® 7,501 to 10,000 ... 2,078 2,120 2,162 10,001 to 15,000 ... 2,509 2,559 2,610 15,001 to 20,000 ... 2,889 2,947 3,006 20,001 to 25,000 ... 3,617 3,689 3,763 25,001 to 30,000 ... 4,343 4,430 4,519 30.001 to 40 000 } __5,453 5,562 40,001 to 50,000 6,504 6,634 6,767 50,001 to 60,000 ... 7,492 7,642 7,795 60,001 to 70,000 ... 8,234 8,399 8,567 70,001 to 80,000 ... 8,649 8,822 8,998 80,001 to 90,000 ... 9,220 9,404 9,592 90,001 to 100,000 ... 10,101 10,303 10,509 100,001 to 125,000 ... 11,520 11,750 11,985 125,001 to 150,000 ... 12,679 12,933 13,192 150,001 to 200,000 ... 14,411 14,699 14,993 200,001 to 500,000 Over 500,000 Per each 10,000 of population 722 736 751 667 680 694 In no event shall the annual dues for any city exceed $50,000. g:\mss\member\rid\budg989\dues9899.xis r: C November 22, 1997 Linda Spiro, mayor Vicki Vidak-Martinez, vice mayor Jake Mackenzie, Armando Flores and James J. Reilly Jr. 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Re: Plans for pig farm near Rohnert Park Dear City Officials: Council Correspondence Copy to ee. Coun copy to Copy to/ �--971ac Copy to I am protesting plans for a Pig Farm in Sonoma County adjacent to Snyder Lane, and across from a senior citizens' living complex in Rohnert Park. Pig farms are gaining a national reputation for their toxicity and smell. They are inappropriate for this county which attracts tourists worldwide. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ane Boyle 1372 Mattice Lane Rohnert Park, CA 94928 RECEIVED Council Correspondence DEC 011997 ea. Councilman copy to JDIC-64 CITY OF AUTUMNAL EQUIN *gSEMBER 22, P ROHNERT PARK_ _q7 3 C T 7 COPY to The Best Wastewater Solution To: The Citizens of Si4RWP-44Ssa & Sonoma County From: the S.U.R.F. C.R.E.W. As we approach resolution and the selection of a project, we urge you to take into serious consideration the invaluable advantages of PROJECT 7. PROJECT 7 is the only solution that provides year round disposal without river discharge ... forever! PROJECT 7 would create a system of Earth Ponds and Redwood groves to store and cleanse water, making it safe and beneficial to the environment. The ponds would provide water for traditional ag reuse, righting. fires and for subsurface irrigation of Redwood groves and other native or commercial species. PROJECT 7 would increase storage through evapo- transporation as its groves matured. This increased storage would insure that dumping into the watershed via the river will never have to be considered again. Further, it could enhance the existing Laguna facility and maximize the expenditures of the EIR process. It is truly the only "green power" option. PROJECT 7 is also a perfect mitigation tool. With PROJECT 7 there is no need to build huge reservoirs, there is no need to condemn prime land, there is no need to displace families, there is no need for costly litigation and there is no ® need to continue to degrade our precious environment. The mandate to Santa Rosa has always been to get out of the river and develop a long-term project. However, over the course of the last two years the Press Democrat has editorialized the situation, ie. "Can Wastewater Critics Find a Better Way?" while completely ignoring the fact that a zero -discharge long-term solution has been submitted. The PD, demonstrating a great disservice to the citizens of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, has consistently refused to publish any substantial information regarding PROJECT 7 and now seems to be editorially pushing the Geysers option. The recent article entitled "SR leaning toward Geysers plan" in the Press Democrat is but one example. However, PROJECT 7, the key element that makes the Geysers option workable, is once again unmentioned. The final EIR certification contains very specific language about the ability to implement a phased -in, small reservoir project. PROJECT 7 is such a plan. Used in conjunction with the existing Laguna facility, as an extension of the " GALLO project and as an integral part of the Geysers plan, PROJECT 7 would create a , wastewater reuse system that would improve with age and be functioning for thousands of ,years to come. The continual recycling of the water through PROJECT 7 Earth Ponds/Groves further polishes .and balances the water making it all the more safe for use in stream'or wetland restoration. PROJECT 7 addresses and solves another major concern voiced by Ting Guggiana of the BPU, "What if we send a large amount water to the Geysers and something goes wrong? What do we do then? We need some safeguards." Again, PROJECT 7 is that safeguard. In fact, when the Geysers alternative has run its course and is no longer viable, PROJECT 7 will be in place to function as -the ® full-time treatment and dispersal system. As presented during the recent public workshops, the Geysers were called a zero -discharge option. Not only is that nowhere near the truth, but BPU member Tom Yokoi is now on record as stating that 'any Geysers alternative should keep open the option of sending more than 5 percent discharge into the Russian River during emergency situations. "That would be in the best interests of the city in the long run", Yokoi said'. What about the best interests of the river and all of the citizifti of Sonoma County in the long run? PROJECT 7 is the safeguard against ' such emergencies. Therefore, we believe that the best plan for all of Sonoma County is to incorporate the components of PROJECT 7 into the any option to serve as storage reservoirs for ag reuse and winter storage thereby eliminating any need for river discharge, and as backup in case anything goes wrong with pumping millions of gallons of effluent through the highest sewer pipeline in the history of the world. PROJECT 7 can (1) be installed anywhere within the county, (2) serve as a buffer to support the entire system and (3) eliminate river discharge. PROJECT 7 pays for itself by providing unlimited income potential and can easily be brought on-line as part of the estimated $71.7M+ Geysers pricetag. RATEPAYER & COMMUNITY BENEFITS: 1) stabilized rates and taxes 2) economic gains from the resale of products to increased markets 3) future sustainable timber harvesting and its related activities. 4) improved public health safeguards 5) improved air and water quality 6) improved recreation opportunities with the establishment of preserves and recreational facilities at the permanent grove sites is 7) increased tourism to the region. Other advantages of PROJECT 7 include, but are not limited to, (1) the complete restoration of the Laguna de Santa Rosa, (2) the complete restoration of the Russian River and its fisheries, (3) the delivery of naturally purified water to the salt -marsh restoration site near San Pablo Bay or anywhere else in the county where it is desired, (4) the guaranteed preservation of the Sonoma Coast, (5) the complete reforestation of the Redwood Empire and (5) a complete return of the millions spent on the EIR process. Sincerely, Don Martin / Dale Webster the S.U.R.F. C.R.E.W. P.O. Box 125 Duncans Mills, CA 95430 (707) 865-1494 / 876-3390 cc/dm Santa Rosa City Manager Santa Rosa City Council Santa Rosa BPU Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Team Geysers Press Democrat Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman October 29, 1997 Copy to . 3 _97$ t Copy to The Honorable j Copy to Mayor 6750 Commerce Blvd Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2411 Dear Mayor -Aeras- Your attention is invited in a matter of great importance to the citizens of your city. 1 'r ;99/ „y AJt Every year, the Caring Institute honors the ten most caring adults in America and the five most caring young people. Our guess is that you know someone who should be considered. Do you know anyone who has given of themselves unselfishly to help make this world a better place? Do you know a young person who deserves recognition and encouragement to continue a life of public service? We would be most grateful to hear from you. We write about people who are doing good things in our Caring People magazine. We always include recognition of our nominator. Please drop us a brief note telling us about someone you know. Please include a photo of yourself to run with the magazine story if you would care to do so. Enclosed is a reprint from Parade Magazine, tells you about our mission. We wish you all the best now and always. Sincer y Val J. Halamandaris Executive Director ®Pecy=iea . Pape. Caring Institute 513 C Street, AE, WLishington, UC 20002-5809 • (202) 547-4273 • FAX (202) i47-4510 amts e �tl r. m 1\ r r. ' —1,7 1 IE S ENAfE CA UCUS ROOM IN WASH INGTON is filled with history. Confirmation hear- ings for Supreme Court justices take place here, as well as hearings on war and peace and the future of the nation. The ceremony that is held in this room each December never attracts the kind of attention that those proceedings do, but it should, because everyone who receives an award here has done something to make a better world. John Gardner has been a t ecognimbfe name for generations as the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in the Johnson Administration; as the founder of Common Cause, a citizen's lobbying gi onp: and as an author and a teacher. He has devoted a lifetime to helping others and improving society. For him, the Sen - By Michael R 3/ a n ate Caucus Room is faniliar territory. Aske Hanes, a 1991 taring Award —Went, wdh sane of her oeli:tborli In Watts. AliceHarris is largely unknown out- side of Watts, the Los Angeles neigh- borhood where she has lived all of her life. Forty years ago when she wit. a homeless, single, teenage mother— nobody would have predicted that Harris would be sitting on a dais in the Capitol, being honored along with a former Cabinet member. But there she was last December, recognized for single-hand- edly finding housing for hundreds of homeless neighbors. Up there with Gardner and Harris were E. Fuller Torrey, a world-famous physi- cian, and ISilear Ayvazian, a tilde. -known community curse, as well as eight other adults and 10 young people. Some were heads of big businesses, while others had hardly traveled outside their poor neigh- borhoods. All were recipients addle fourth annual National Caring Awards, a cele- bration of people famous and obscure, wealthy and almost permiliss, from ev- ery ince and region of the rnunuy.'Thrir ,lir I ounuan and i. dem I6ry hoer , , eniplificd (flat most important of human qualities --the willingness to care for oth- ers. "We think of the award -winners as America's best, Bill Halaruandmis said. "What these people show me is that ev- erybody can do something:" I had gone to Washington to find out what these awards were and why they mattered. The search led me to a busy little warren of of- fices on Capitol Hill, where Bill Halamandais, his broth- er. Val, and a handful of workers nm the Caring Institute, a tiny organization with huge ambitions. "We want to remind our country of our tradition of selfless- ness," Bill explained. "We want to bring back the val- ues that have always been fundamental in America." How did two brothers in their late 40s, with successful careers in Washington, come to devote so much of their lives to an ideal as abstract— and certainly unremuneratl ve—as car- ing? As it turned out, the story began long ago. "We're a couple of kids from Carbon County, Utah;" Val explained. "After the railroads met at Promontory in 1869, they shipped a lot of the railroad work- ers—Chinese, Greeks, Italians—down to Carbon County to work in the coal mines. Our grandfather was a Greek im- migrant who worked on the raihoads. Our father was a miner. We grew up in a multicultural society where everybody was comfortable with everybody else, where we were constantly reminded of the goodness of people. We heard about the importance of doing things for oth- ers day in and day out.' As Bill remem- bered: "When somebody needed some- thing, you did what had to be done" As the Halamandaris brothers tell the story, their young lives were changed for- evU whri. somrhody eamd ruoup,h n, reach out and help them. "Nobody ever got out of Carbon County," Val said. "if your grandfather was a coal miner and your father was a coal miner, you were a coal miner too." But, as a high school student, Val was selected to serve as a senator in the American Legion's annu- al Boys' Nation program. He came In Washington, D.C., and met Utah's Demo- cratic Sen. Frank Moss, who was so im- piessed with rhe yumup, coal miner's sou that he;nrauged lin Val to alrend George Washington University and to work as an elevator operator at the Capitol to help defray his living expenses. "I came to Washington like Gomer Pylc—walking wound with my mouth open, looking at the buildings and saying,'Gulleee,"' Val recalled with a chuckle. Srvrral vvmu ho," Bill followed ill to Gcorge Washington llnivcl:,ity. "Senator Moss opened the floor for us," Bill said. "'IThere are it lot (it'Ieople. in our live.—and ill cvervbody's filo—who helped us to get where we arc" Both brothers went on to law school. Val finished, but Bill was drafted into continued Val 111 and Bill Halamandaris, who founded the Caring Institute in 1985. 27te Ha l a1►taltda.ris brothers ha.re a goal: to•find people ort, Anteri.ea• echo do e,;traordbil(ury t.hilt.gs to hely others. SOMEBODY CARES/continued Ann y Intelligcucc during lire Viemam war. By the late '60s, they were both po- sitioned for comfortable, even lucrative careers. "I was going to be a tax lawyer and become a multimillionaire by age is." V;d :::rid. Buuheir mentor, Senator Moss, nced- ed help. As chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Aging, he was concerned about abuse of the elderly in America's nursing homes and about fraud in the Medicare system. He called on the Halamandaris brothers, and they re- sponded. The investigations they tan made national headlines. Jack Anderson first published the results as a cover story in 1'ARAI )P:, wool ilic boohoos va- kma't'cn- (l it cd out W AI intra, and 20120, 1 heir Bunt- ings led to widespread reform in the nursing-home industry and legislation to clean up Medicare and Medicaid as fly itc lime they left government serv- ice, Bill and Val had eiveu rip on thr idea oiltr P,ounb ..I enol, uq•, rHH'..u:. lot Ihctn::dvcs. Both o'Itl. t1 adi,t' wool to work forur- ganiz.ation9 devoted to improving home sf,lfles"ales, care and hospice services for the sick 77 7 and elderly, and both Bill13al watched with concern as the popular culture of tte'80.s glorified money-nxaking as an end in itself. "We looked at society and thought the problem was that we valued people by how much money they had," Val told mc. As [fill needled, "We wcte conceited with die materialism of the country and the tremendous amount of attention we were paying to celebrities. There are millions of people doing ex tratiolinary things in this country, and nnhody was honoring 11"! ,. to Iia I ihosc people ;cod h000i'thrm, lire Caiing Institute was born in 1985. Bill serves as director, and Val sits out the board. One of their first acts was to invite Flank Moss, now retired from the Senate, to serve as chairman. "You've got to give back to the people who helped you;' Val explained. "It's true of seniva in general that we tend to let them sit in a rocking chair at tie very time when we should he drawing on them for their ex- pertise and their wisdom " The institute drew support from a va- riety of corporate aid individual sponsors and canvassed governors, mayors and members of Congress around the coun- try for nominees for its first awards. "We got thousands of nominations;' Val said. The first Caring Awards were given in 1988. Then, as now, the recipients were a diverse lot: business leaders, com- munity organizers, wealthy philan- thropists and clergy as poor as the peo- ple they served. The mix is deliberate. "We wanted to find people whom others could admire for both their personal and 5, a their professional lives;' Bill said. Over the yeai�: ecipients of [lie Car - mg Awards have, i eluded Mary Lasker, the philanthropist whose foundation has underwritten some of this generation's most important advances in medical care and scientific research; Henn Landwirth, ihr. Florida hood own,:. and sill inadr millionaire whose Kids Village p.—ides food and lodging for desperately ill chil- dren visiting Disney World; and Robert Macauley, the businessman who found- ed AmeriCares, the international relief agency. Other recipients have included Jerry and Sandy fucker, a couple with limited resources who have taken in a houseful of unwanted children; John Fling, a Columbia, S.C., man who has Riven cvcrylhiul•, hr. has b, rhe poor: and Maiv.lo C olt;lairt a Mirwcapulis hone wife who began her own soup kitchen. "There are reflections of caring across the spectrum of our society;' Bill raid. �O 1 e'I17,'t,'It/l society, want to recog- nize that." (/ Of In 1990, the first Young, Adull Car- tlno� pwscntcdu,y.nnlrs who had workrd with the homeless fL'1'�)ja,Zll$ or other poor pce- ple, oiganize(l:mti- dru, campaigns 1rea�tdaa•hs. and AIDS -aware- ness prof cots or made other contri- butions to their communiries. 1'Ili•; year, the first Caring College Kids Awards will be given at schools across thr. coun- try. The instimm also spousnrs a I,os[cr contest f a xchuolrhildrru. Luse ycat. b0.000 canned. 'llie Cain Institute has sock a chard Caring in many people who hear about it F, cry year, airlines and hotel companies donate travel and lodging to award winners and [heir L milics.'fhc.;nv;ud iu:clf a stylinvl repre—Ballon Of it human belrgt -WIF ing toward the heavens. wins de::igucd and donated by Frank f li u ifc sntlp, i who created the I Iehsm riI mphy. One of the most remark able— anrd un expected—results of the awards has bccn the connections that have sprung up among winners. Some Caring Awa. -d re- cipients have helped others secue foal or supplies for their programs. The adult winners work with die teenagers, giving them advice and support. "'Ile s%"F ism that's slating up is amazing,' Val said. Other meetings will be field in the Senate Caucus Room this year. Many will attract more attention. But none will teach a more important lesson [Iran that Which the winners of lire Caring Awards have always known. As Bill Ilala- mandaris put it: "'There is joy lin tran- scending yourseif to servc othcis." III For further information or to n—onatr someonefora Cnrirrg.loard, write. Caring butinue, Dept. P, 519 C St., N. 1., lVashingtan. D.C. 20002. Reprinted with permission from Parade, copyright ©1992. n surtCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO ■ CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE N o JfMAMF�� CALIFORNIA SENATE ASSOCIATES PROGRAM ® THE CENTER FOR CALIFORNIA STUDIES November, 1997 t`k'l u` 2 4 19V +' r-.+ Dear Friend: Enclosed is information about the 1998-99 California Senate Associates Program. The program allows eighteen college graduates to become Senate staff members for eleven months beginning in October, 1998. They also receive 12 graduate credits from the California State University, Sacramento, Government Department. Associates assist Senators with a broad range of public policy issues. They can be assigned to a Senator's personal staff or policy committee. Their duties can include legislative research, bill analysis, constituent casework, and speech and press release drafting. In addition to their responsibilities in the offices of Senators, all eighteen Associates participate in seminars throughout the year with key people involved in the legislative process including Senators, senior staff members, journalists, lobbyists, and state government officials. The seminars are held in the State Capitol, and they are conducted by ® CSUS faculty. Associates receive a stipend of $1707 per month including health and dental benefits. Fees for the twelve CSUS graduate units are also paid by the program. The only prerequisite for the program is a college degree. Associates are typically recent college graduates, "mid - career," or "re-entry" individuals with an interest in public policy. No previous legislative or political experience is required. The filing deadline for applications is February 18, 1998. Semifinalists must be present for a personal interview in Sacramento on April 23 or 24, 1998, or in Los Angeles on April 30 or May 1, 1998. Final selections will be made in May. The enclosed brochure provides additional information. If you have any questions, please contact me at the Center for California Studies, (916) 278-7681. Since ely, .. Council Correspondence Nettie Sabelhaus s CopY to ea. Councilman Director Copy to 4,7- 3-97 1 Copy to Copy to Stats Capitol, Room 500A • Sacramento. California 95814 • 1916' ' \ 6000J Street. iacramcnto. California 95819-6081 • (916) 2-8-7681 • (916)'_7R->190 F: Ttte CALIFORNIA STAII UNneRsnv • Bakcrshv1d • Chuo • 1)om,ngur= H,lis • Fresno • Fullerton • Havward • Humbol Monterey Bac • Northridge • 1'01110na • Sacramcnw • San Bernardino • San Di",, • San Francisco • San Josc • San .........., • xtams,aus 11 Ell 12/82/97 23:48 FR0h:Enhanced Fax T0:7877937274 Hauor Spiro PAGE 882 SENT BY: XEROX Telecopier "017;12- 2-97 ; 4:5"PM ; 2022939063-# SureCom I5 2':# 2 THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF, MAYORS 1620 JJW STREET, NORTHWEST WASIENGTON, D.C. 2MAb TELEPHONE (202) 293-7330 FAX (202) 293.2352 Council rrespondence TO: Th Mayor Copy to ea. Councilman COPY to FROMI J. o e Cochran copyto Copy m SUBJECT: stn al of Mayor Coleman A. You" DATE: December 2, 1997 Coleman A Young, former five -term Mayor of Detroit and 1982-83 President of The U.S. Coufacence of Mayors, died November 29 at a hospital in Detroit. He had miffi ed ftom emphysema and heart ailmmtg. Mayor Young's body will lye in state at the Museum of Afl can American ffulory from Wednesday morning until Thursday a$mxtoon. A publio funeral will be held Friday, Decambcr S at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Chace Temple. This church sesta 3,000 with room for another 1,000 in the annex. Fort 'Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke, President of tate Conference, has asked that Denver.. Mayor Wellington Wcbb and I represent the organization at the faueral. We are houored to do this on behalf of all members ofthe Confamce. The fbmily ofMayor Young has asked that, in lieu of flowers and cards, expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contribudow to the Coleman A. Young Scholarship Foundation. Donations may be sent to the fmmdatiou at 243 W. Cungress, Suite 490, Detroit, NII 48226. SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AGENDA i Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Coundlman December 8, 1997 _ Copy to 3:15 p.m. 3 Copy t / Permit and Resource Management Department r Copy to 2550 Ventura Avenue Planning Commission Hearing Room Santa Rosa, California Directors ITEM Paul Kelley, Chair ' So—Dowty" I. Public Comment Sharon Wright, V. Chair S—r. Rov II. Consent Item (Attachment) - ACTION Michael Cale S.— C --A. Minutes of November 10, 1997 Meeting Samuel Crump SEewa-L III. Reports - INFORMATION/ACTION Sandra Elias A. NWP Report (Director Harberson) `o— B. MTC Report (Director Wright) ,lames Marberson. C. NCRA Report (Director Jehn) 50..o.u, court. D. Executive Director Report Ron CIO.C.o—ebert CeO.EC E. CAC Report (Bob Anderson, Chair) ®David Keller F. TAC Report (Allan Tilton, Chair) Per.E A Louie Ramponi IV. 1998 STIP Priority Projects for Sonoma County - DISCUSSION/ACTION SORO.+. Sam Salmon N—.0. V. Transportation Fund for Clean Air Policies and Procedures - DISCUSSION Linda Spiro Ronwcar P—VI. Update on ISTEA Reauthorization- DISCUSSION Eric Ziedrich VII. Update on all Caltrans projects in Sonoma County - DISCUSSION/ACTION VIII. Authority Member Comments - DISCUSSION IX. Adjournment - ACTION The next S C T A meeting will be held JANUARY 12, 1998 SCTA Staff Suzanne Wilford E.Ecunvc DiRCCTC Melinda B. Grosch Patricia Stoddard SECRET— Sonoma County Transportation Authority 2550 Ventura Avenue - Santa Rosa CA 95403 Phone 527-1943 Fax 527-1103 SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY • MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1997 ROLL CALL Director Kelley Present Director Ziedrich Present Director Cale Present Director Spiro Present Director Harberson Present Director Elles Present Director Crump Present Director Jehn Present Director Ramponi Present Director Salmon Present Director Keller Present Director Wright Absent Chair Kelley called the meeting to order at 3:16 p.m. ITEM I. Public Comment There were no public comments. ® Il. Consent Item - Minutes of October 20, 1997 Meeting Director Ramponi moved, Director Spiro seconded and the Minutes of the October 20, 1997 Meeting were approved with 6 ayes, 1 abstaining (Director Ziedrich) and 5 absent (Directors Cale, Harberson, Elles, Keller, and Wright). III. Reports A. Update on NWP Director Harberson reported that the NWPRA requested at the last meeting that the counties be asked to put money towards maintaining and developing station sites, right of way, etc. Carney Campion, acting as General Manager, brought it to the Sonoma County Administrator. The County Administrator is asking for more information to get it defined before it goes to the Board of Supervisors. Director Jehn, who was recently appointed to the North Coast Rail Authority (NCRA), said the NCRA board will meetagain next week. He and a few other board members will be going to Washington D.C. on November 13 to see if they can obtain some FEMA funds. Director Harberson said. one of the things that came out at the NWP meeting was that the NCRA could carry a lot more freight but cannot get enough cars from the Union Pacific. B. MTC Report Executive Director Wilford said MTC has been working with the CTC's preliminary fund estimate and getting the 1998 STIP projects lined up. There has been no real action yet. ITEM 11 Page 2 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 C. Executive Director Report Executive Director Wilford reported on the following: (1) There are two things happening on State Route 116 in the Sonoma Valley Area which came about from a request by Senator Mike Thompson - 1) Traffic Safety Corridor Project done by the CHP and the office of Traffic Safety. Focus is on State Routes 116 and 12, and a bit of 101. The focus of the program is safety oriented. They have a task force identifying what safety problems there are and what possible solutions will be. The expected time frame is 12-18 months and the goal is to implement at least two of the suggestions during that time frame. 2) Caltrans had a meeting with the City of Sonoma and they discussed what the options were for improving or providing an alternative for State Rt. 116. Caltrans is looking at what it can do with the road as it is, such as rumble strips, additional signage, and places where some of the curb can be straightened without major infrastructural work. (2) Update on the sales tax initiative - a consensus group of private citizens has been formed of approximately 16 people. They have met twice so far. (3) Sonoma 101 Variable Pricing Study (Toll HOV Study) - This Toll HOV Study is expected to be completed at the beginning of next year and will be presented to the SCTA then. The Steering Committee will meet again in December. They are working on reconciling the costs associated with the improvements to Highway 101 put forth in the Sonoma/Marin Study versus those put forth in the Toll HOV Study. (4) Marin County Poll - Executive Director Wiford provided the directors with a copy of the poll which is a public document, as it was paid for with public money. (5) The SCTA staff has been working on Rail planning effort gathering information. (6) The SCTA will be doing a monthly newsletter and will be sending it to the council members, local and state electives. D. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Report Bob Anderson, CAC chair, said the CAC met October 27, 1997 and discussed SB 45. They also discussed what steps are necessary to bring projects forward to the ballot measure. They discussed staff starting the rail plan. Staff had developed a fact sheet simplifying some of the project costs. A video is available from the North Bay Environmental Institute that talks about the Sonoma/Marin plan, and they took a look at the poll results. The CAC will meet again on November 24, 1997. E. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Report Allan Tilton, TAC Chair, said he was not at the TAC meeting on October 23, 1997 but much of the discussion at the meeting was covered in Executive Director Wilford's report. The TAC will be discussing at the November 20 meeting SS 45, the issue of the election, and also providing some technical direction on the difference in the cost of the Sonoma/Marin Study and the Toll HOV Study. U Page 3 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 IV. Review of the SCTA Budget and Financial Issues ® Executive Director Wilford reported the TAC had discussed the budget at their October 23 meeting and Siobhan McGregor put together the flow charts in the agenda packet today. There are two outstanding questions: 1) does the SCTA want to budget for interest, and 2) a shift in funds from one spot to another. Executive Director Wilford asked Siobhan McGregor to give an overview. Siobhan said she will begin with the fund balance report. She referred to the revised Analysis of Fund Balance handed out to the SCTA staff and directors. The change included adding estimated interest for FY 97/98 to the final column. Changes in the fund balance for FY 94/95 were relatively minor. $7,240 of the $15,000 that was accumulated by June 30, 1995 consists of interest earned by the SCTA that was not budgeted for. Everything else consists of revenues in one year being higher than expenditures, or lower as the case may be. An unexpected increase to the fund balance occurred in FY 95/96 which corresponds to an unanticipated decrease to the fund balance in FY 96/97. This is because the Calthorpe Associates contract was encumbered for $360,000, while revenue was recognized for $400,000. Hence, the $40,000 increase in the fund balance. In addition there was another $8,825 of interest that was earned that was not expended and which increased the fund balance. That resulted from the County Services Contract payment for FY 94/95 being delayed until the end of FY 95/96. In FY 96/97, a correction occurred. The final payment to Calthorpe was made and applied ® against the savings and appropriations from the vacancy in the Executive Director position. The estimates_for FY 97/98 are based on the adopted budget with that one exception of the interest revenue and it shows a decrease of fund balance of approximately $35,000. That is primarily occurring because the adopted budget assumes the jurisdictions will be making the same level of contributions they made during FY 96/97, but expenditures have gone up. Chair Kelley expressed appreciation for Siobhan's work. Chair Kelley said at the time the SCTA was going through the search for an Executive Director position, there was discussion on requesting the cities change their city contribution. How was that handled? Melinda Grosch said the requests were about whether the cities would fund an additional amount for an Executive Director. These requests were made to the cities but then money was left over from other sources. Therefore, the TAC recommended that allocations not be raised from the.jurisdictions for FY 97/98. Director Ziedrich asked what the $6,447 FY 97/98 interest estimate on pooled cash was based on. Siobhan said that was based on cash flow projects for FY 97/98; a number of things changed, so it will be earning interest as opposed to being charged interest. The jurisdictions have agreed to pay their full contribution within the first six months, and MTC will be more timely with their reimbursement for money, and we will be more timely with our request for reimbursement. It is based on a 5% interest rate that she got from the Treasurers office and the monthly balances on the cash flow statement. Executive Director Wilford said regarding MTC our hope is to get on schedule with quarterly payments in a more timely manner. However, bills cannot be submitted at this time because we are waiting to find out about ISTEA- reauthorization. Siobhan saia basically the cash flow problems were due to the delay in revenue .from MTC and the jurisdictions. The other major change was in FY 94/95, payment was not made to the County for the County Services Contract. This resulted in a positive cash balance from June 1995 to May 1996. It is hoped that the cost accounting system will be maintained on a current Page 4 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 basis and the SCTA would be receiving their billings in a timely manner. Total interest to date that the SCTA has to the end of FY 96/97 is $14,678. That is a net figure that consists of $19,929 in interest that was earned, less $5,251 in interest that was charged. Director Elles said the question before the Authority is if we want to continue not including interest revenue. She said most budgets include interest estimates and she thinks it would give us a cushion. Melinda Grosch said her understanding of the past policy of not budgeting interest was that it would become part of the fund balance in case of shortfalls in future years. Chair Kelley said it seems to him even if the interest is a line item it will be called out as income and, if it is not expended, it is going to be part of the fund balance. Director Elles said she would rather see interest as a line item. Chair Kelley said that now that the SCTA has a cash flow estimate, we will be able to have a grasp on what our interest will be. Director Spiro agreed interest should be shown. Chair Kelley said the direction of the Authority is to have interest as a separate budget revenue item. Executive Director Wilford referred to the Sonoma County Transportation Authority - Multi -Year Data Summary handed out to the directors. There is an issue with the line item for contract services, $110,000 for FY 1997/1998. She would like to see contract services broken out as to what they include. Chair Kelley gave Executive Director Wilford direction to prepare a resolution to have interest shown as a separate line item and to break out contract services to what services it actually includes. This resolution will be brought back to the SCTA at the December 8, 1997 meeting. V. Review the Acceptance of the Sonoma/Marin Multi -Modal Transportation and Land Use Plan by Each Jurisdiction Executive Director Wilford said resolutions from all jurisdictions, except Windsor and Santa Rosa, on the results of their review of the Sonoma/Marin Study have been received. Windsor will review the Study at their council meeting on November 12. Bob Dunlavey said the City of Santa Rosa accepted the Study and he will see that SCTA staff receives the resolution. Chair Kelley expressed his appreciation to the different jurisdictions for reviewing the Study and giving their input. Director Keller asked at what point will the comments expressed by the jurisdictions on the Sonoma/Marin Study be taken into account as far as how the tax measure will be shaped. Chair Kelley said the Board of Supervisors will be looking for input from the SCTA and the cities and comments from the Sonoma/Marin Study will be included in that. Director Elles said that the cities who did not give their support to the Sonoma/Marin Study were concerned because the Study did not encompass their area. The City of Sonoma made it clear 'hat 'he Study lacked the east/west analysis. She asked Director Ramponi if the City of Sonoma realizes that the intent was not to exclude the east/west issue. She hopes that the City of Sonoma will endorse the plan as it is but recognize there is opportunity. Page 5 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 ® Director Ramponi said he has kept his council up to date on what is happening and had Phil Erickson give a presentation to the council. Director Ramponi's opinion is that with the knowledge that the possibility is great that there is future opportunity, eventually there will be unity and total support of the Sonoma/Marin Study. Director Elles commented on Cloverdale's request to extend commute rail all the way to Cloverdale. She does not think that the Study ever looked at that because the request came from Cloverdale during the Study. It would depend on the cost and, ridership. Director Jehn said he does not think it is necessary to get figures on extending commute rail to Cloverdale at this time. The sense he got from his council was that they wanted to be sure that at some point Cloverdale will not be excluded as it becomes economically feasible to run commute rail to Cloverdale. VI. Update on Sonoma County Highway Project List Executive Director Wilford said there have been discussions by various groups that the Sonoma/Marin Study has projects listed in it that were already funded, under construction or had other matters that needed clarification. To clarify this, staff has taken highway projects out of the Sonoma/Marin Study and summarized what remained unfunded, what projects or segments of the highway have been funded, and also included the Petaluma to Novato segment estimates, and provide an update on Highway 101 projects, especially the Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12 project, which is slated to probably start in the next year. Executive Director Wilford introduced Jim Smith of Caltrans to discuss the Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12 project. ® Jim Smith reported that Caltrans has been using the Sonoma County Traffic Model in the support of the Project Study Report (PSR) for the unfunded portion, and when that report is completed hopefully the segment will be funded from Highway 12 going North. Caltrans has traffic analysis completed to use for an environmental document for the funded portion. Caltrans is continuing to work on that, but due to delays the project will be delayed by a year. The current schedule now is for the year 2000. Director Harberson asked for the reason for stretching out the project. Jim Smith said the environmental process took a lot of time. Caltrans tried to use the SCTA model, but were not able to do so. Then they used the Sonoma County model, but it took a year to validate it and make it usable. Now that the traffic analysis is done, Caltrans has to do an operational analysis and an air study that needs to be acceptable to MTC. This will be approximately a nine month process. Then Caltrans can circulate an environmental document. Executive Director Wilford asked Jim Smith to clarify if this project will make it easier to do the Route 12 to Steele Lane segment. Jim Smith said yes. The traffic is the same for both. Work that is being done is needed for both. Caltrans felt that the County would like to see the unfunded portion get funded before moving to the funded portion. When the model is done, it will be a lot easier and faster for the Route 12 to Steele Lane segment. Director Crump commented on the unfunded project of Highway 116 from Cotati to Sebastopol. The Sebastopol City Council was not aware that the Sonoma/Marin Study plan was to widen this stretch of road to four lanes. They felt that was overkill. They agree there should be a turning lane from Cotati to Sebastopol because of dangerous intersections. The Sebastopol staff is looking into this and will contact the appropriate agencies. Director Crump said adding a turning lane instead of widening the section to four lanes would probably substantially reduce the cost from $9.4 million to less. Page 6 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 VII. Petaluma to Novato Section of Highway 101 Executive Director Wilford said this item is on the agenda to allow the Petaluma representative to make comments. At the October 20 SCTA meeting, SCTA staff were directed to submit a letter to Caltrans requesting that this segment be included for funding in any source that they could find. (A copy of this letter dated October 22, 1997 to Harry Yahata at Caltrans was handed out to the directors.) Director Spiro said the $124 million estimate was a lot less than she thought it would be. Director Keller expressed appreciation that a letter was sent to Caltrans. He said that the $124 million is only until San Antonio Road, which is a short stretch between Petaluma and Novato. He does not have any costs for San Antonio Road South. He thinks it is important to have those numbers available so that the public understands fully just what a financial commitment it would be to fund if it was done without Caltrans funds. This does not include an interchange at the dump or the Marina; it includes half of San Antonio Road. Director Keller asked if there had been a PSR done for this segment. Executive Director said a PSR was done approximately nine years ago. Caltrans is in the process of updating the numbers on that and there are other considerations such as environmental changes in the law. Director Keller said as far as the Petaluma council understands, were that segment to go, Caltrans or otherwise would do an environmental review on that entire segment and all the consequences that go with it. The Petaluma City Council, with one dissenting vote, was in support of sending a request to Caltrans in support of funding that segment which is their responsibility. Director Keller said there was great concern for safety, particularly at the dump. There is a terrible accident history there that is on the Marin County side of the line. There is potential for a large quarry to come on line at San Antonio Road which would have trucks and trailers turning across 101 to get in and out at San Antonio Road. Director Kelley emphasized the shortcomings of that section of the road; it is a bad location for a quarry which would be running 160 to 180 trucks and trailers a day for the next 20 years. Safety reasons are paramount. Director Keller said equally important is that both counties have land use controls in place before the Petaluma to Novato section is improved, to prevent sprawl between the two counties. Chair Kelley said there is a sheet being passed out that has some of these costs that were originally in the Sonoma/Marin Study as it relates to San Antonio Creek South. (Table 1 B, page 160 of the Sonoma/Marin Multi -Modal Transportation and Land Use Study Chapter 3, Preferred Scenario, Final Report.) Director Spiro said she thinks it would be prudent to send a letter from the Authority to whoever will be making the decision about the quarry on the safety issue with the trucks coming onto the freeway. Chair Kelley thinks the appropriate time would be when it comes before the Planning Commission. Director Harberson said the Authority should express their concerns during the EIR stage. Chair Kelley suggested that the Authority request being put on the circulation list as a responding agency. Page 7 SCTA Minutes November 10, 1997 Director Elles said when the JEC was meeting they talked about lobbying the legislators for ® this section of the freeway, but they decided it was a little early at that time. This would be the appropriate°time- to send -a letter from the°SCTA to -Senator -Burton and- Assemblywoman Mazzoni and copy the letter sent to Harry Yahata at Caltrans. Director Crump said he hopes the SCTA, individual cities, county and the public will give input to the Board of Supervisors to include the Petaluma to Novato segment when it comes time to draft the ballot language. He was pleased to see when the Mann County voters were polled, the majority supported widening this segment. He supports Petaluma to Novato widening along with the Sonoma/Marin Preferred Plan. If Marin voters do not support the rail improvements to Larkspur, that stretch of highway is going to be even that much more important. Perhaps some sort of contingency plan could be considered. If we cannot come up with all of the funding through the sales tax initiative, we may need to consider portions of it so that we can set aside funds to match other funds, possibly through the State. The SCTA agreed to send a letter to the state legislators requesting support in obtaining state money from Caltrans for the Petaluma to Novato segment and to inform them what we have asked of Caltrans and to support us in that request. The letter can indicate that it is not intended to be growth inducing, but to improve transportation and safety. VIII. Authority Member Comments Chair Kelley said there will be a JEC meeting on December 3 at 2 p.m. in Novato to discuss transportation needs and the Marin County poll and the direction they are going in. Executive Director said she would like to schedule an Executive Committee meeting before the ® next SCTA meeting. Chair Kelley said she could do that after today's meeting. IX. Adjournment Chair Kelley adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Stoddard SCTA Secretary C SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION` AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT DATE: December 8, 1997 TO: Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) FROM: Suzanne Wilford, Executive Director SUBJECT: ITEM IV: 1998 STIP Priority Projects for Sonoma County BACKGROUND In July, the SCTA passed Resolution No. 97-020, designating the addition of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes to Highway 101 between Highway 12 and Steele'Lane as its priority project for the 1998 STIP. The cost at that time was estimated to be $47.5 million in 1996 dollars. Since that time, the passage of SB 45 (Kopp) eliminated several categories of funds for specific types of projects and this, in turn, has changed what projects can and must be included in the STIP. Essentially, projects which may have been eligible for Transit Capital Improvement (TCI), Transportation System Management (TSM) or Flexible Congestion Relief (FCR) funds must now be incorporated into the overall STIP. Additionally, SB 45 changed the manner in which project costs are programmed. Prior to SB 45 project ® development costs were not included in the cost of the project submitted in the STIP because it was taken off the top for Caltrans. Now, projects which will be programmed in the STIP must include funds for project development. The Highway 101 project from Highway 12 to Steele Lane is now estimated to cost $59 million in 1997 dollars. The most recent Fund Estimate issued by the Califomia Transportation Commission (CTC) estimates Sonoma County's share will be approximately $59.3 million. However, MTC is requiring each county to contribute a portion of those funds for specific regional projects (see attached chart). This amount is still in negotiation. The CTC will be releasing its final draft Fund Estimate on December 9 and the final Fund Estimate on January 14. It is believed that the CTC will be reducing the amount of each county share because it will be taking funds off the top for specific programs, such as the retrofit sound wall program. This means Sonoma County's share could be reduced to $52-56 million. The SCTA staff has had extensive discussions with MTC and Caltrans regarding the importance of keeping the Highway 101 project viable. Both entities have committed to making that happen, however, it may require phasing the project into another STIP cycle, using other sources of funds to backfill the project (i.e. ISTEA), reducing regional take downs, doing an 85%-115% deal, or getting Caltrans to use some of their discretionary money. Because of SB 45 and the consolidation of several transit related programs into the STIP, MTC issued a call for projects to transit agencies for inclusion in the 1998 STIP. The purpose of the call for projects is to help ensure all types.of projects are considered. There is no additional funding. The SCTA has received a requested STIP amendment from Sonoma County Transit to include two projects for year one of the STIP: phase two of the Cloverdale Intermodal Facility ($280,000) and rehabilitation of Sonoma County Transits 1986 Neoplan bus fleet ($300,000). For years two through six of the STIP, Sonoma County Transit is requesting $500,000 per year for intermodal facilities. The total amount of the request is ® $3.08 million. ACTION The SCTA must provide a draft bid list of priority projects to the MTC by December 19. The attached draft ITEM IV memo to MTC lays out SCTA's requested STIP project based on Resolution No. 97-020. The SCTA must 10 decide if it will include any other projects in its STIP request. 11 45QONPAR.XLS (1) County Share (2) Attachment G Recommended 1998 RTIP Bid Targets .(in millions of dollars) (4) (5) County County (3) Contribution Share of to 1/2 % CMAQ () County Bid (6) Tar ets (8) Sum of (Co Shares % o County 1/2% and Remaining Original Share _County Population for SB 45 Match CMAQ After County _ County Post -SB 45 Factor Factor Adminstration Reservel Takedowns Takedowns) Share Alameda 172.347 21.24% 21.00% 0.840 3.912 4.752 167.595 97.24% _ Contra Costa 95.465 13.34% 13.42% 0.402 2.500 2.902 92.563 96.96% Marin_ 22.556 3.82% 3.70% _ 0.115 0.689 0.804 21.752 96.44% Napa _ _ San Francisco _ San Mateo _ _ Santa Clara Solano Sonoma _ -- 12.848 58.930 1.84% _ 1.84% 0.055 -- 0.343 0.399 12.449 96.90% 12.02% _ _ 11.87% 10.70% - 0.362 2.212 2.574 56.356 95.63% _ 59.570 128.653 32.818 59.350 10.78% _ 0.325 0.749 0.170 0.194 1.993 2.318 57.252 96.11% _ 24.86% S.65% _ 25.23% 5.73% 4.700 5.449 123.204 95.76% 1.067 1.238 31.580 96.230.0 6.45% 6.51% 1.214 1.408 57.942 97.63% MTC Region - 642.537 100.00% 100.00%° - _3.213 18.630 21.843 620.694 96.60% Notes fby column number) (1) County shares from preliminary draft 1998 Fund Estimate released by Caltrans on 10/29/97 (2) Updated county share factors from CTC staff, 11/3/97. Will be adjusted to reflect normalization for North 40% share. (3) County proportion of regional population. (Not county minimum/share formula.) (4) County share factor multiplied by {Regional sum of county shares minus $40 million Alameda County off the top amount}. Alameda contribution adds 1/2 % for monitoring additional $40 million programming authority. MTC intends to coordinate with the Partnership on the scope of work, responsible agencies and corresponding budgets for SB 45 administration. (5) 11.5% match to CMAQ program, assumed at $27 million per year. Apportioned by population share. Does not include match for eligible STP projects. To be adjusted after programming of CMAQ funds in these years, and accounting for other local match. (6) Sum of columns (4) and (5) (7) Column (1) minus column (6). Bid will need to include project support, transit, and MTS system management, as negotiated. Please see attached table for potential county'shares of system management projects. (8) Column (7) divided by column (1) 45COMPAR.XLS County Attachment 1 Potential Impact of System Management Option (in millions of dollars) (9) 10) - Option C: Targets County (Co Shares % of Share of Remaining Original MTS System After MTS County Management Takedowns) Share _ Alameda _ Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara S_ola_no Sonoma 5.058 162.537 94.31% _ _ 3.232 89.331 93.57% 0.890 0.444 2.861 2.578 6.077 1.380 20.862 92.49% 93.44% 90.78% 12.005 53.495 54.674 91.78% 91.04% 117.127 92.02% 94.98% 1.569 _30.200 56.373 MTC Region 24.090 596.604 92.85% Notes (by column number) (9) Please see Attachment C, Section 3 for further discussion. $24.09 _ million includes rideshare (6 years for $14.887 million), Translink remainder ($5.973 million), TOS completion ($800 thousand), and Probes ($2.43 million). Amounts are assigned to counties by the population share. However, alternative distribution formulas will be evaluated and may be applied. < to to Ci M wz� M Oa o • m w r+ �wO to w ko v n SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 527-1900 FAX (707) 527-1103 To: Therese McMillan, MTC From: Suzanne Wilford, SCTA Subject: 1998 Draft Bid List for Sonoma County Date: December 18, 1997 The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) submits the following project for inclusion in the 1998 State Transportation Improvement Project (STIP): 1. Addition of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes to Highway 101 between Highway 12 and Steele Lane. The estimated project cost is $59 million, including project development. ® Should you have any questions about this draft bid list, please contact me at (707) 527-1943. IBJ 13 C SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT DATE: DecembeF 8, 1997 TO: Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA). FROM: Melinda Grosch, SCTA Planner II SUBJECT: ITEM V: Transportation Fund for Clean Air Policies and Procedures Background The SCTA is the designated Program Manager for the 40% funds from the Transportation Fund For Clean Air (TFCA) formerly know as AB 434 funds. As the Program Manager for these funds the SCTA develops a program of projects to be submitted to the Air District each year for funding. These projects must meet the Air Districts requirements for the funds which vary slightly from year to year. The SCTA must then. monitor the implementation of each project to ensure that the funds are expended in a timely manner and that the project monitoring requirements are carried out by the project sponsor. TFCA funds have.a two year lifespan - those funds which remain unexpended at the end of the two years must be returned to the Air District (with interest). The SCTA has a great deal of flexibility in programming and in re -programming these funds, `however, constant amendments to the program of project create a great deal of work and confusion for everyone involved since funds must -be traced by programing year and project. Also, program amendments take a great deal of time to process since they must go through TAC review, SCTA review and adoption, Air District Staff review, and review and adoption by the Air District Board. Contracts between the Air District and the SCTA must be amended and contracts between the SCTA and the sponsoring jurisdiction must also be amended. On average it is estimated that this process takes about six months. Currently, only the southern half (Windsor South) of the county is eligible for TFCA funds, as the remaining area is outside of the Air District. Proposal We are currently completing preparation of a Fund Justification for the Air District which has revealed that for several years of the TFCA program project sponsors did not expend the full amount of their allocation and that these funds were not relinquished for reprogramming to other projects. These funds, along with the interest they generated will have to be returned to the Air District. (SCTA.Board members will receive a copy of this report once it is complete). Assuming that the SCTA places a high priority on preventing any more funds from expiring and having to be returned to the Air District, Staff proposes that the SCTA change the way in which the TFCA program is administered in Sonoma County. There are several options: Option 1 From now on the SCTA will automatically delete projects which have not made any progress towards completion six months prior to the expiration of the funds. These funds will be re -programmed to jurisdictions with projects which can expend the funds within the time frame. NO SCORE CARD will be kept on these funds (i.e. they will not be credited to the jurisdiction which lost them and they will not be removed from the following year's allocation of funds to the jurisdictions receiving them). However, jurisdictions may propose the same project in the next cycle of TFCA programming if it is still eligible and if they feel that they will be able to complete it during the funding time line. ITEM V Page 2 SCTA Staff Report December 8, 1997 Option 2 A countywide infrastructure project could be developed which would receive funds which are de -programmed from failing projects. For example installing publicly accessible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the County has been proposed on several occasions. This would ensure the adequate provision of stations and encourage the average citizen to use CNG vehicles. Installation of electric fueling stations to meet the needs of the State mandate on clean fuel vehicles is another possibility. Option 3 Reprogram all unexpended funds each time the new cycle of funds are programmed. Older funds which are unexpended would be moved to projects which will move forward in the appropriate time frame and new funds will be programmed to those projects which are experiencing difficulties expending the funds in a timely manner. This would work best in situations where project sponsors are experiencing difficulties with a project beyond their direct control. Additionally, Staff notes that the use of a Score Card for maintaining an even distribution of funds is creating some problems with a time limited funding source because jurisdictions which allow funds to accrue for prolonged periods create imbalances in the fund. Other jurisdictions can expend the amounts which are being "accrued," however, this causes them to show a deficit in the following year. After time other jurisdictions are no longer willing to pick up the extra funds because their deficit is getting too high and funds start being left "on the table." To address this problem Staff proposes allocating funds on a population based share, as has always been done, but that no formal Score Card be kept of borrowing/lending. Each year the funds will be fully programmed to projects and those jurisdictions which do not wish to propose a project can work out an arrangement between themselves and another jurisdiction or not. If a jurisdiction chooses not to carry out a project in any given year the funds should be rolled into the funding program and divided up among those who are. Jurisdictions who receive very small amounts of funding on a population based share should be given the opportunity to program a large project (two to three times their normal yearly allocation) at least every other year. The main thing to consider when addressing this problem is the ability to expend all of the funds received from the Air District through this program in a fair manner. Recommendation Staff recommends Option 3: Reprogramming all unexpended funds each year as the new cycle of funds are programmed. Older funds which are unexpended would be moved to projects which will move forward in the appropriate time frame and new funds will be programmed to those projects which are experiencing difficulties expending the funds in a timely manner. Staff also recommends that the SCTA formally drop the Score Card method of fund distribution for the TFCA fund while retaining the population based share allocation. Jurisdictions receiving small sums should be given the opportunity to propose a relatively large project (double or triple their population based share) every other funding cycle. Additionally, Staff recommends that program amendments be limited to two times per year, once at the time the original programming is being carried out for the next Fiscal Year and once six months later. U • SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT DATE: December 8, 1997 TO: Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) FROM: Suzanne Wilford, Executive Director SUBJECT: ITEM VI: Update on ISTEA Reauthorization Before adjourning for the year, both the House and the Senate passed a six month extension of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act (ISTEA). The President has not yet signed the extension. Attached is a memo from MTC detailing some of the provisions of the extension. To date, it is unclear what the extension will mean for the funding the SCTA receives for planning functions through MTC. Staff is hopeful the SCTA will be able to sign its contract with MTC and proceed with quarterly billing to receive funding as soon as possible, but how that process will work has not yet been determined. ITEM VI io. jennis cay . From: NTC, E. Griffin/L. galls 11/14/97 2:26pe PST pq 2 of ! NGV -14-97 15:24 FROM:MTC 10:510 464 7792 PACE 2 METROPOLITAN JQ%*hP.SaveMemvc,eaw T TRANSPORTATION 101EIgbdkSmea 02d=4CA W6074700 COMMISSION T•k510.464.7T00 1VO/ITr. 510.461.7769 Fat 510.464.7848 Memorandum TO: Legislation and Public Affairs Committee FR: Executive Director _ .. •4 4 4' .. TV7l. M DATE: November 14, 1997 Earlier this week, the House and Senate approved the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 1997 (S 1519), which provides for a six-month extension of ISTEA from October 1, 1997 to March 31,1998. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. This short- term extension. of B TEA -together with the FY 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation appropriations bill already signed into law — will continue,funding for the federal transportation program and enable Congress to resume debate on a multi-year reauthorization measure in the 1998 session. Although it is only a short-term extension of LSTEA, the provisions of the bill are complex and will be subject to some interpretation by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the states, and metropolitan planning organizations (WO's) such as MTC. The key provisions of S 1519 are as follows: J--LoghwayE States can spend their unobligated balances (the rolling difference between authorized levels and the lower annual obligation ceiling set by the appropriations process) at the rate of either the full current balance or 509/0 of the state's obligation ceiling for FY 1997, whichever is higher, but not to exceed 75% of the state's FY 1997 obligation ceiling. The amount of unobligated funds available nationally is $9.8 b inion, and California will be entitled to $817 million. This represent about 569/6 of what the state received in FY 1997 funding_ • The bill also authorizes S5S billion in new funding to the states in the ratio of their respective shares of FY 1997 obligation authority. However, this new funding is only available for spending in those states whose current unobligated balances are less than 50% of the FY 1997 obligation ceiling. California is not one of those states, sQ this provision does not entitle the state to any additional funding. • In addition to the $817 mallion in unobligated funds for California subject to the pvisions of S 1519, the state also will have access to two other pots of unobligated Zf eral funds that are outside the regular obligation limitation $122 million in Minimum Allocation funds (which are flexible for any transportation purpose) and S 153 million in Demonstration Project funds for specific projects earmarked by Congress in ISTEA. Thus, the total federal funds available for Cal#bmw during the six- rnonth period is approximately $I.1 billion. . __...— .�t trot: 5iL, c. vrirfin/L rails il/14/97 2 26pa PST pq 3 of I NGV -14-97 1S+24 FROM=MTC I0?S10 464 7792 PACE 3 -2- • . Under S 1519, states can transfer funds to and from any of the major ISTEA categories. However, the "donor" programs must be paid back in the multi-year reauthorization bill to follow next year. California's $817 million unobligated balance is composed of the categorical amounts shown in the attached Table 1. • Funds can be obligated only until May 1, 1998 or until the new multi-year bill is passed, whichever occurs sooner. • MPO planning funds are authorized at 578.5 million for the period. • Transit recipients are given six months of new funding, at approximately 509'0 of the full year levels in the FY 1998 appropriations bill. For the Section 9 formula program, the amount authorized is $1.3 billion. For the Section 3 discretionary program, the amount authorized is $1.1 billion • The Section 9 funds will be disbursed on a pro rata basis under the current formula. It is unclear at this point how the Section 3 new fail starts and bus funds earmarked to specific projects will be disbursed, other than on a first-come, first-served basis n I] SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT DATE: December 8, 1997 TO: Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) FROM: Suzanne Wilford, Executive Director SUBJECT: ITEM VII: Update on all Caltrans Projects in Sonoma County There have been numerous discussions about the status of various Caltrans projects throughout Sonoma County. At the last SCTA meeting, Caltrans reported that construction of the Highway 101 project from Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12 has been delayed to 1999/2000. Additionally, Caltrans announced in late November that it was delaying construction for two years on the Highway 12 project between Melita Road and Boyes Boulevard. The SCTA staff in conjunction with Supervisor Cale, Assembly Member Valerie Brown and Senator Mike Thompson has requested a meeting with Caltrans to review all Sonoma County projects. Specifically, we are seeking to understand what is causing the delays, how that can be remedied, how Caltrans is determining which projects should be delayed, what role the SCTA can play in the decision making process, and what needs to be done at the state level to ensure project delivery in a timely manner. ITEM V11 U] 0 Canon Manor Resident Penngrove, CA 94951 Rohnert Park City Council 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA. 94928 Dear City Council Members, November 12, 1997 LL""���.t.-r,. -OV 2 6 1997 I--oH vEPr =Arte: It is our request as home and property owners of Canon Manor to meet with members of Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, LArFCO, and The Rohnert Park City Council. The conditions that exist regarding water, septic systems, and roads grow more hazardous each year. The "EI Nino" weather threats could bring disaster to homeowners. As one of two areas within your sphere influence Canon Manor should be addressed before any other annexations are considered. We have waited far to long for these issues to be discussed. It is essential that we find solutions to our serious problems. Sincerely, Canon anor Resident NAME: ADDRESS: 1 7 PARCEL #: oY 7 -Zq3- ae ` 09 cc; Jim Harberson, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors LAFCO Canon Manor Resident Penngrove, CA 94951 Rohnert Park City Council 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA. 94928 Dear City Council Members, November 12, 1997 It is our request as home and property owners of Canon Manor to meet with members of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, LAFCO, and The Rohnert Paris City Council. The conditions that exist regarding water, septic systems, and roads grow more hazardous each year. The "EI Nino" weather threats could bring disaster to homeowners. As one of two areas within your sphere of influence Canon Manor should be addressed before any other annexations are considered. We have waited far to long for these issues to be discussed. It is essential that we find solutions to 'our serious problems. Sincerely, Canon Manor Resident NAME: ADDRESS: PARCEL #: ", '� cc; . Jim Harberson, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors LAFCO n CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Blvd. 1707] 793-7227 FAX: 793-7274 FACT SHEET FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMEN' COMMISSIONS, BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Dat'd-I. Name: A2 i �� /� ELY Residence Telephone: Council Correspondence Copy to ea. Councilman copy to Cw ID Address: Business Telephone: -5a xrkf� o elf Employer: , -S ULJ Address: Type of Business: Specific Work Performed: i^ �2 Q l �r �x . ( Jr o e �� °�✓Cct 7`>c'y1 /e�zc/I Year Graduated from High School: 9 / Degrees: De u c e e. Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Yes: No: Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident: 19 cl 4 ® List Activities in Clubs, Associations. Etc. / t T - S_« (J/I^t'-C16r ca� Y, e— ,-PA4 44s4w a 46 if SC -17 lfy'Ka To Which Body do you Prefer Appointment? (Commission, Board or Committee) ! 4/v n`%Z Indicate Reasons for your Interest in Appointment: Please provide any additional information. qualifications, and/or references if you so.desire. Ma.- lG o C - Signature (Form approved by City Council 3/5f75) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE f1. R - City Of Rohnert Park City Council Community School Ad Hoc Committee December 8, 1997 A. Members .James Reilly Armando F. Flores B. City Advisors Joe Netter, City Manager Joe Gaffney, City Engineer C. Sonoma County Office Of Education Representative Vic Trucco, Community Schools Director D. Agenda I. Review Of Possible Sites 2. Location Of Utilitv Connections a. Water b. Sewer c. Electrical 3. Relocatable Aspects a. Classroom Space b. Office Space c. Restroom Needs d. Playground Needs And Plans ' e. Site Preparation I. Pad 2. Asphalt And / Or Cement f. Selection Of Architect 4. City / Sonoma County Office Of Education Agreement a. Length b. Consideration To The City 5. Time Table a. December - Preliminary Discussion b. January - Committee Review Of Preliminary Agreement And Architect Plans c. January - Preliminary Recommendation To City Council d. February - Committee Review Of Tentative Aspects e. February - Council Final Approval Of Project And Agreements f. April - Site Work g. June - Building Delivery And Hookups h. July 15 -_____ Building Fully Functional �- "_ I. September I - School 3(75.00' _ animal .'' hum p —` l�reo�. B1�3 asap, i Smogs i2wd, or, (o-7 41 i. ✓r'. � �ZWd- Or. 1 -- City Of Rohnert Park City Council Community School Ad Hoc Committee December 8, 1997 A. Members James Reilly Armando F. Flores B. City Advisors Joe Netter, City Manager Joe Gaffney, City Engineer C. Sonoma County Office Of Education Representative Vic Trucco, Community Schools Director D. Agenda I. Review Of Possible Sites 2. Location Of Utility Connections a. Water b. Sewer c. Electrical 3. Relocatable Aspects a. Classroom Space b. Office Space c. Restroom Needs d. Playground Needs And Plans e. Site Preparation I. Pad 2. Asphalt And / Or Cement f. Selection Of Architect 4, City / Sonoma County Office Of Education Agreement a. Length b. Consideration To The City 5. Time Table a. December - Preliminary Discussion b. January - Committee Review Of Preliminary Agreement And Architect Plans c. January - Preliminary Recommendation To City Council d. February - Committee Review Of Tentative Aspects e. February - Council Final Approval Of Project And Agreements f. April - Site Work g. June - Building Delivery And Hookups h. July 15 - Building Fully Functional I. September I - School Begins - - 3115. 00' _ - animal � - rum p - S IoQ� s EZwd , b r, 'ilo7Q t III L --- i Ti -1 City Of Rohnert Park From The Office Of Armando F. Flores, Councilman Liaison Cultural Arts Commission December 9, 1997 ss� To: City Council Re: Cultural Arts Commission Meeting I met yesterday with the commission and we reviewed a project that they will be to be proposing to the city. They would like to develop a program to purchase major art pieces to enhance our community. Their first project is to commission a sculpture for the fountain at the. Spreckels Center For The Performing Arts. They are projecting a cost of $20,000. A preliminary task is to determine the funds, if any, that are available to them. This information and all other aspects of the project will be discussed with the council. Listed below are my recommendations for meeting with the commission members. Lf Tuesday. February 24 - 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. " a Joint Meeting With The Commission Prior To The Regular Council Meeting. Sandwiches And Soft Drinks Will Be Served I. Review Preliminary Proposal 2. View Slides And Models 3. Meet The Artist Tuesday, March 10 During Regular Council Session 3 I. Formal Commission Presentation Of Proposal To The Council cc: Joe Netter, City Manager Cultural Arts Commission r.: GIU of ROhRcrt Park December 1997 Events Spreckels Performing Arts Center Events Box Office: 707-584-1700 Dcccmbcr 4 - 7 The /940-s Radio Hour December 13 - 14 Sm uin Ballets 15F December 19 - 21 The Nutcracker * Citu of ROhnert Park Events December 3 AN Rohnert Park, r1ountain Shadows Restaurant 7 a.m. December 9 Holiday Lights Celebration, Exchange Bank 5:30 P.M. Decembcr 13 Christmas Tree Festival, RP Community Center 8 a.m. - 5 P.M. December 30 Begins "Street Beat - 5th Tuesday" Channel 3 at 7 pm Ve- :., Ua— ....; ... `. M��� -.,,. 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' .}j ti �'x 'k.� �.1' •.- � i .M"1' fas. ,.. i�z ,< x. •iii "4^ ra?_,;'z �3'�,', � (";vf 0.':'+C Y. .^'i�' Yi`� Ls.���gh f'. t .t: i� +� _ `e 4f•RYr ks>f"ci. xi' d� � �, �y�-_.1 i Yi � -it y .� _. � �� `A' t:: ''f�n,}�hi �a�[: �"'�', '1°' 7r'k -u. �` "aa ,iF `c-�y�[ i M�t'�a , s "'. _ �'.�..-,. -. .,.... ..,<..., ., . -. .., .. w. .,..' Ssv.,:-..�.'r .. .. _.. _. ........................ .......... ........... City: Qoullea .. December 3, 1997 Linda Spiro Mavor Vicki Vidak-Martinez Vice Mayor Armando F. Flores Council Member Jake Mackenzie Council Member James J. Reilly, Jr. Council Member Joseph D. Netter Citv Manager 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928-2486 Phone: 707/793-7226 FAX: 707/793-7274 Dear Friends: The City Council will be celebrating the seating of Mayor Linda Spiro and Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak-Martinez for the year 1998 at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 1997. A social time with light refreshments will be held. Immediately following this event, a brief business session will commence. We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for this special occasion and look forward to seeing you here at the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, on Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at 6:30 p.m.. Very truly yours, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK �1iA- , Joseph'D. Netter City Manager Ir IS36 G"tom Way • Aohmn", U. • 101-584-1195 • Fu: 101-584-2338 e-maA Ww nj= c "xom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 9, 1997 Contact: Jake Mackenzie 707-584-1195, Fax: blumacjazz@aol.com 707-584-2338 t' 6 [__t, -P-/ 9 /4 7 wL...te , i e-mail Reflections on 1997 Rohnert Park , California- One year ago on Tuesday December 10th , my real political education started. So with that in mind, I reflect on this past year. My text this evening is found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations : ""Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them: for this is the law and the prophets" Certainly the use of this evening to re -seat the same two Council Officers elected by this same council a year ago seems scarcely worthy of celebration. Now that the city has been spared a Judgement -of Solomon , let's just get on with business. The evident unfairness of the blunt use of political power was well displayed two weeks ago.with an unseemly struggle by three councilmembers to assume the "Ceremonial" mantle of the Mayoralty of this city. It was clearly the opportunity for these members of the council to practice what they so frequently preach about working together and being team players by voting Jim Reilly in as Mayor;the same Jim Reilly who one year ago clearly honored his commitment to Council member Spiro by supporting her for mayor.At that time , in my then- naive frame- of-' mind, I thought I would have the opportunity to nominate Councilmember Reilly to the post of Vice -mayor. Clearly that was not on the mind of three other councilmembers. Hence my text! If I had any illusions as to how I was to be taught my political lessons , the month of January 1997 dispelled them for good . Having voted in a consensual manner to approve Planning Commission appointees from three councilmembers , including the recently defeated running mate of two 'of them, Greg Nordin., I then had the opportunity to make my nomination , a highly qualified individual with planning credentials and work experience , Susan Haydon. As she sat in the body of this chamber,those same three councilmembers refused to endorse my nominee . I return to my.text and beg the question , who did unto others as they would be done unto? One year later, I see that ,despite these political lessons so deliberately administered , the work of government can still progress. Under the beleaguered leadership of our city masnager Joe Netter and with policy direction from the Council arrived at through an intensive Strategic Planning process, and despite the hysterical rhetoric regarding Measure "N" , the city has managed to avoid bankruptcy,has managed to attract new business and has managed to avoid closing the doors of the Senior Center.A new management team is almost completely in place .The talent represe.nted"by our new managers will undoubtedly reflect'well on our city over the years to come. Will pigs fly, will skateboards whiz around, will there ever be a downtown and uptown in our city - all these questions and others may well be answered as the Summit task forces report back to the community in early 1998. It was the Summit itself that showed some possibility that,a general plan -update process can be influenced by community needs expressed through inclusive rather than exclusive means. It has been , in fact , a year of some accomplishment.The council has endorsed the Calthorpe 101 corridor transportation plan , it has endorsed agricultural re -use of traeted wastewater as an integral part of any solution to our sub -region's disposal problem, we've met with our neighbors and partners in Cotati, SSU and the School District- showing our good faith and interest in collaborative ventures.So in the spirit of the Summit- NO MORE "THEY"! Let's move forward and do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Who knows it may work in reverse also! 1536 Gladstone Way • RAwt Park, CA. • 101-561-1195 • Far 101-584-1338 email Wwnagan chi aol.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 9, 1997 Contact: Jake Mackenzie 707-584-1195, Fax: 707-584-2338 e-mail blumacjazz@aol.com A Perspective for 1998 Rohnert Park, CA— The reality of 1998 is that is is an election year. The Mayor reminded us of this fact two weeks ago. Hopefully Proposition 208 will remain in effect and put a well deserved dampener on the excesses perpetrated in this community in the 1996 election.Once the legal dust from the outcome of the court cases settles I plan to introduce a draft ordinance to clarify our city's code on the subject of "City Elections". Work clearly needs to be done to review and consolidate the entire City Code. Rather than do this in a piecemeal fashion ,I will propose that a Citizens'Advisory Commission be reconstituted to work with the city's new management team to conduct this review; as was evidenced at last week's Party for Dave Eck there are some distinguished "senior" citizens yet around who could do this city yet another service by being part of such a work group.Who knows, maybe they would even suggest an election for Mayor? The council should continue to establish Budgetary Priorities as we did this year.We should insist on meeting regularily with our 9 partners and neighbors in order that communiction remain a two- way process.We could even meet with the faculty and students of SSU to find out what's on their minds.We need to get out in the neighborhoods and let people know what's going on -every device needs to be used.Newsletters, town -hall meetings, our own city Home Page as well as an expansion of use of the Public Access channel .Planning commission meetings should be carried live just like our own meetings. Most important of all in 1998 will be the effort to integrate our Summit exPeriences and outcomes into this City's General Plan.Since 1990 , it has proved impossible to gat a plan in place with the proper horizon.of 15 to 20 years. Maybe we can, "develop an agreed-upon vision for this city, establish true budgetary priorities, develop an economic development startegy, review our community needs and use the urban growth boundary approach to plan for the future. " As I advocated.last spring to no avail, we could save ourselves a lot of grief by having a workshop with the County, LAFCO ,SSU,the School District, Santa Rosa and Cotati to explore the various relationships that exist between the County General Plan , LAFCO policies and our various desires.I believe that the Vice -mayor and I can help make that process happen as we start the difficult and undoubtedly thankless task of tackling the Canon Manor issue. 9 The City of Rohnert Park and its citizens can determine its own future. This past weekend Dan Curtin reminded us that ," a city need not go to the legislature every time it has a problem: more than likely the city has that power in its own hands..... powers that encompass building, aesthetics,sign abatement, growth control, and the like ..... this power is a broad , expansive power .There is NO right to develop in.California ; it is a privilege" So we have a real responsibility as we fashion our General Plan and as we consider the guidelines for Specific Plan Areas. We can require a 50:50 ratio between Open Space and Developed land in our vision for the next century.We can use inclusionary zoning to help provide affordable housing,.We can create a relationship between the needs of Education and this Community by creatively looking at development that is not monotonous but imaginative , by making SSU students feel part of our lives and not look at us as a place to escape from at weekends. With a new management team in place under City Manager Netter, I look forward to an interesting 1998 here in Rohnert Park- I'll continue my independent, strictly non-partisan ways ,always hoping that fairness will prevail. a,&A 'to 1 alg197 1997 ACCOMPLISHMENTS .Established formal youths of the year representation at Council meetings. PAC awarded Dean Goodman "Critic's Choice" Award .City Council developed mission statement and approved goals and objectives through a strategic planning process MISSION STATEMENT The City Council serves the interests of the diverse citizens of Rohnert Park. We want a safe and healthy environment for all City residents. We will work to ensure a self-sustaining community with an admirable level offacilities and services. .Received two local law enforcement block grants for public safety equipment and computers .Developed economic development strategy - expanded contract with Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce .City Manager instituted department head team management program ,CDBG Grant ($200,000) for Youth Center and Burbank Housing Development site search .Citywide classification and compensation study completed .Began Century Cable TV rebuild .Completed storm drain decal program Completed joint meetings with: (1) Planning Commission; (2) Parks and Recreation Commission; (3) City of Cotati; and (4) S.S.U. President's Cabinet .Instituted a daytime curfew ordinance through Dept. Of Public Safety and Youth & Family Services .Formulated countywide curfew ordinance for cities to review .Completed authomatic handicaapped access in all city facilities .Started General Plan Technical Update .Prezoned Creekside Middle School site - 66 acre site .Formalized Community Outreach for Youth & Families (COYF) Commission Completed Memorial Brick Patio at Roberts Lake .COPS More Grant - Countywide Information System in process. $1.4 million potential to City of Rohnert Park. $9 million total County grant .Successful Toilet Giveaway Program at high school combined with Toilet Replacement Program. Replaced approximately 3,000 toilets to date ,City successful in Sime I appeal .City successful in ssewer plant revisionary clause litigation .Completed two dept. Head/City Council mixers to enhance. communications .Completed negotiations with two bargaining groups and management group .Established "Street Beat" televised information program on Public Safety and other issues - 1 st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month .Completed city projects and timeline list for Council's information .Established City Manager monthly newsletter .Began "M" Park soccer field and tennis courts addition .Completed a successful 3 -day Community Summit resulting in: (1) On-going process through General Plan process (2) Development of Task Forces/Champions, etc. .Next Level starting Phase II expansion .Hewlett Packard approved additional expansion .Council selected long term wastewater alternative .Completed joint use agreement with School District .Expanded Child I.D. program at Community Center .Established a "El Nino" planning committee .Silt basin project approved by Sonoma County Water Agency .Installed computer network at Dept. Of Public Safety RETIREMENTS: (1) Ron Brust, City Engineer/Director of Public Works (2) James Baker, Public Safety Lieutenant (3) Connie .Toepp, Secretary to Director of Public Safety (4) Homer Rail, Supt. Of Public Works (5) Paul Skanchy, Planning Director (6) Ron Santero, Maint. Worker III, Dept. Of Public Works (7) James Pekkain, Recreation Director (8) Lorraine Roberts, Administrative Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ® BILLS FOR APPROVAL December 09, 1997 Hand Check Number 2426 Dated November 26, 1997 '.3 TOTAL $5,584.00 59,584.00 .OP D 'vAL'JE .33FA3401 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK —TIME 09:38 DEMAND LIST ® DEMAND DATE 11/26/97 CHECK a# VENDOR #/NAMP CHECK TOTAL 02426 07353 PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CNiR. 5,584.00 `J8 '.D VALUE S3FA3401. OF ROHNERT PARE: 71M€ CS-22 JEM!=1NQ L iST DEMAND: DATE 11/26/97 REPORT PROCESSING TOTALS =s a r 7XiRACT RECORD COUNT t -ROCESS RECORD COUNT