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2002/12/10 City Council Agenda PacketJudy Hauff Deputy City Clerk i City of Rohnert Park46750 Commerce Boulevard *Rohnert,,-. _ Phone: (707)M&2227 *FAX: (707)5W22744 WEB: www.rpcity.org ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Rohnert Park District CONCURRENT MEETINGS AGENDA I k Tuesday, December 10, 2002 k- he Rohnert P Tk City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular meetings - scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City Council Agendas & Minutes maybe viewed at the City's website: www.rncity. Notice is here-Xig ven that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this Agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s). 6:45 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Open Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call (Mackenzie_ Reilly Vacancy Vidak-Martinez Flores�- 1. Approval of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: November 26, 2002 6:50 p.m. 2. Unscheduled public appearances: For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & a 30 minute total time limit, or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) - PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING - *SEE NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA 6:55 p.m. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered in toto by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in any matter on the consent calendar has a question about same. A. Acknowledging the City Manager/Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda B. -Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission <4 Citv of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) December 10, 2002 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End, October 31, 2002 & November 30, 2002 concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission • Rohnert Park Financing Authority D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2002-262 Honoring Joseph G. Gaffney, City Engineer, on the Occasion of His Retirement from the City of Rohnert Park 2002-263 Expressing Appreciation to Jimmie Rogers for His Excellent Efforts on the Sale of Surplus City Property Sites and for the Generosity of His Brokerage Services 2002-264 Extending Congratulations and Recognition to Sonoma State University Soccer Team for Advancing to the Final Four in NCAA Play -Offs - 2002-265 Commending and Honoring Eagle Scout Michal Terry 2002-266 Honoring America's Korean War Veterans 2002-267 Accepting and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Certificate of Acceptance for Easement Deed from Benson Investments, Inc. for AP No. 047-500-016 located at 1706-1716 East Cotati Avenue, Wolf Den Plaza 2002-268 Accepting Completion and Authorizing City Engineer to File Notice of Completion, Rohnert Park Community Library, Project No. 1999-04 2002-269 Rejecting the Claim of Joseph T. Jackson (re. alleged police complaint) 2002-270 Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks from December 9, 2002 through January 13, 2003 and Bring Forward for Approval on January 14, 2003 2002-271 Declaring Results of Consolidated General Election and Municipal Election Held in the City of Rohnert Park on November 5, 2002 E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION matter: CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2002-11 Award of Contract for the Design and Development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to Economics Research Associates 4. Communications for City CouncillCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District i:vv 11.111. CEFi'EMON V foi' C/T V COUNC/L SELECTION of OFFICES foi' tl�e VEA F' 2003 ♦ Reflections of 2002/Perspectives for 2003 - Comments by Council Members, if any ♦ Presentation to Mayor Armando F. Flores for 2002 Year as Mayor ♦ Administration of Oath of Office & Presentation of Certificate of Election to Council Members Elect. Armando F. Flores Greg Nordin Amie Spradlin ♦ Minute Actions to Select City Council Officers for 2003 1. Selection of Mayor 2. Selection of Mayor No Tempore (Vice Mayor) ♦ Planning Commission Appointment - Consideration of appointment to fill current vacancy for two year term to expire December 31, 2002 • Council action to fill VACANCY due to recent resignation of Greg Nordin (VVM nomination) ♦ Perspectives for 2003 - Comments by New Council Members, if any ♦ Other Informational Matters from/for Council, if any ♦ Other Unscheduled Public Appearances, if any (limited to 5 minutes per appearance with an unrestricted total time limit) ♦ Adjournment to Refreshments 04%& THOUGHTS TO PONDER: • Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. -Marian Robinson, Motivational Speaker • About the time we think we can make ends meet, someone moves the ends. -Herbert Hoover 0 The future is not a gift; it is an achievement. - Harry Lauder City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4) December 10, 2002 for City CounciUCommunity Development CommissionlRohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds. If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the record. - PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING - Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require Council action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take action thereon. DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure the City Manager's office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format (Braille, audio -tape, etc.) JH-h:agendas/121002ag City of Rohnert Park46750 Commerce Boulevard*Rohnert Park, California 94928 Phone: (707)588-2227 *FAX: (707)588-22744 WEB: www.rpdty org ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Rohnert Park District CONCURRENT MEETINGS AGENDA Tuesday, December 10, 2002 ��e Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular meetings scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City Council Agendas & Minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www rncitx ore Notice is hereby_given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park in court, you xray be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this Agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s). 6:45 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Open Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call (Mackenzie_ Reilly Vacancy Vidak-Martinez Flores�- 1. Approval of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: November 26, 2002 6:50 p.m. 2. Unscheduled public appearances: For public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & a 30 minute total time limit, or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) - PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CA10 PRIOR TO SPEAKING - *SEE NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA 6:55 p.m. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered in toto by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in any matter on the consent calendar has a question about same. A. Acknowledging the City Manager/Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) December 10, 2002 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing AuthoriovRohnert Park District C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End, October 31, 2002 & November 30, 2002 concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission • Rohnert Park Financing Authority D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2002-262 Honoring Joseph G. Gaffney, City Engineer, on the Occasion of His Retirement from the City of Rohnert Park 2002-263 Expressing Appreciation to Jimmie Rogers for His Excellent Efforts on the Sale of Surplus City Property Sites and for the Generosity of His Brokerage Services 2002-264 Extending Congratulations and Recognition to Sonoma State University Soccer Team for Advancing to the Final Four in NCAA Play -Offs 2002-265 Commending and Honoring Eagle Scout Michal Terry 2002-266 Honoring America's Korean War Veterans 2002-267 Accepting and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Certificate of Acceptance for Easement Deed from Benson Investments, Inc. for AP No. 047-500-016 located at 1706-1716 East Cotati Avenue, Wolf Den Plaza 2002-268 Accepting Completion and Authorizing City Engineer to File Notice of Completion, Rohnert Park Community Library, Project No. 1999-04 2002-269 Rejecting the Claim of Joseph T. Jackson (re. alleged police complaint) 2002-270 Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks from December 9, 2002 through January 13, 2003 and Bring Forward for Approval on January 14, 2003 2002-271 Declaring Results of Consolidated General Election and Municipal Election Held in the City of Rohnert Park on November 5, 2002 E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION matter: CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2002-11 Award of Contract for the Design and Development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan to Economics Research Associates 4. Communications City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (3) December 10, 2002 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park DiMict /;Vu 11.111. CEREMONY for Ape CITY COUNCIL SELECTION of OFFICERS for the YEAR 2000 ♦ Reflections of 2002/Perspectives for 2003 - Comments by Council Members, if any ♦ Presentation to Mayor Armando F. Flores for 2002 Year as Mayor ♦ Administration of Oath of Office & Presentation of Certificate of Election to Council Members Elect: Armando F. Flores Greg Nordin Amie Spradlin ♦ Minute Actions to Select City Council Officers for 2003 1. Selection of Mayor 2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore ('rice Mayor) ♦ Planning Commission Appointment - Consideration of appointment to fill current vacancy for two year term to expire December 31, 2002 • Council action to fill VACANCY due to recent resignation of Greg Nordin (VVM nomination) ♦ Perspectives for 2003 - Comments by New Council Members, if any ♦ Other Informational Matters from/for Council, if any ♦ Other Unscheduled Public Appearances, if any (limited to S minutes per appearance with an unrestricted total time limit) ♦ Adjournment to Refreshments &4W%06 THOUGHTS TO PONDER: • Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. - Marian Robinson, Motivational Speaker • About the time we think we can make ends meet, someone moves the einds.-Herbert Hoover • The future is not a gift; itis an achievement. - Harry Lauder City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4) December 10, 2002 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds. If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the record. - PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING - Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require Council action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take action thereon. DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure the City Manager's office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format (Braille, audio -tape, etc.) JH-h:agendas/121002ag CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY November 26, 2002 Tuesday The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community Development Commission, and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in regular session for a regular meeting to commence at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at 6:54 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: (3) Councilmember Mackenzie; Vice Mayor Reilly; and Mayor Flores. Absent: (1) Councilmember Vidak-Martinez due to a family medical emergency. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City Manager Donley, City Engineer Gaffney, Public Works Manager Stephens, and Recreation Director Barry. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Flores reported on the closed session which commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update. Mayor Flores noted that direction was given to City Attorney Strauss regarding the litigation matter. Furthermore, he noted that action will be taken this evening regarding the sale of the old library property, and some action will be taken regarding a proposed lease agreement with the county library system regarding the new library lease. City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(2 ) 2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: WATER & SEWER RATE STUDY WORK SESSION: NOVEMBER 12, 2002 REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS: NOVEMBER 12, 2002 Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, the Water & Sewer Rate Study Work Session Minutes of November 12, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of November 12, 2002, were APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent. 3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY): Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any informational communications to add to the agenda. No communications were added to the agenda. 4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF ROHNERT PARK SELECTIONS: 1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: Seniors Mark Stablein and Saba Sahouria were recognized. Youth Report/Comments,•if any: Highlights of the Youth Report included the following: (1) Description of Environmental Prevention Youth Coalition and their activities, including efforts to remove the influence of alcohol and tobacco from youth through tobacco stings, school presentations, and passage of a tot lot law; (2) RCHS football team to defend its title; Volleyball team lost first game in playoffs; (3) Seniors filling out college applications; and (4) DISTRIBUTION of documents to Council regarding the Environmental Prevention Coalition, Sonoma County Sheriff's Department press release for tobacco citations; and new statewide tobacco control legislation. 2. Other Youth Comments, if any: None. 5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC., REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Recognizing SSU ASI Representative Jamie Holian: ASI Representative Holian was not present due to a holiday break. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City,of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(3 ) 2. SSU ASI Report/Comments, if any: Council joined with Councilmember Mackenzie in wishing the SSU Men's Soccer team well as they advance to the NCAA Final 4. Mayor Flores noted that SSU Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball tickets are now available. 6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law, The Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a comment may do so at this time, limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance, with a 30 -minute limit. 1. Carla Howell, 5000 Roberts Lake Road, was recognized and stated that the Holiday Tree -Lighting festivities will take place Thursday, December 5, in the Callinan Sports and Fitness Center from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. She also DISTRIBUTED the newly printed Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Profile and Membership Directory 2002-2003, and she noted that every Rohnert Park resident will be receiving a copy of the directory starting next Monday. 2. Janice S Brown 4438 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized and reminded the current Councilmembers of their commitment to help the Skate Park Coalition locate a skate park. She outlined all of the lost monetary, material, and labor donations that the coalition has lost due to the length of time it is taking to locate a skate park site. She described skateboarding as an affordable activity for many youth, and she described how other local cities manage and maintain their skate parks. She encouraged the new Council, to be seated next month, to actively work to secure the current or an alternate skate park site and begin construction within a reasonable amount of time. At the suggestion of Counclmember Mackenzie, Council (1) CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the skate park site and related access issues for the first Council meeting in January, 2003, and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a report on the current skate park access issues. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page (4 ) ********************************************************** 7. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions about the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor signified removal of one Consent Calendar item for further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002-256 per Councilmember Mackenzie's recommendation. City Manager Netter also DEFERRED the "Cash/Investments Report for Month End" until the next Council meeting. A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER/CLERK'S REPORT ON THE POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA B. APPROVAL OF BILLS/DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR: *CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,580,426.20 *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF: $22,811.24 HAND CHECKS - APPROVED $35,105.00 LESS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED C. ACCEPTING CASH/INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END, OCTOBER 31, 2002, CONCURRENTLY FOR: *CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL - DEFERRED *COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DEFERRED *ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY - DEFERRED D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2002-257 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TELE -WORKS FOR MAINTENANCE OF AUTOMATED CITIZENS INFORMATION SYSTEM (ALIS) AKA ANYTIME LINE 2002-258 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PORTABLE AND MOBILE RADIOS 2002-259 AWARD OF CONTRACT, LIBRARY TELEPHONE AND DATA CABLING, PROJECT N0: 1999-04 Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, with the exception of Resolution No. 2002-256, the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent. Item for Consideration: 2002-256 .EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JAMES J. REILLY, JR., FOR TWELVE YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES 'November 26, 2002 Page(5 ) Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Flores expressed.their gratitude to Vice Mayor Reilly for his years of service on the Council. Vice Mayor Reilly shared his thoughts on the last twelve years as a Councilmember. He thanked City staff, his family and friends, and the numerous people he has worked with over the years. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Mayor Flores, Resolution 2002-256 was APPROVED 2-0-1-1 with Vice Mayor Reilly abstaining and Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent. ********************************************************** 8. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: No. 692. ADDING SECTION 9.44.205 TO ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 9.44 ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AMPLIFIED WARNING DEVICES (.BACK-UP ALARMS) Council discussion concluded, and Council thanked Mr. Al Barr for his efforts in bringing about this noise ordinance. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, Ordinance for Adoption No. 692 was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent and with the addition of the term "legally required" to clarify amplified warning devices in Section One of Ordinance No. 692. 9. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MATTER RE MOTORIZED SCOOTERS - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC: 1. Staff Reports: City Manager Netter summarized the contents of the staff reports. a. Bicycle Advisory Committee recommendations b. City Attorney report on recent legislation c. Public Safety report on proposed amendments 2. Council Discussion/Action: Ordinance for Introduction: No. 693 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK CHAPTERS OF TITLE 10, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS) MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (FOR *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(6 ) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, Ordinance for Introduction No. 693 was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent and with the addition of language to prohibit gas -powered scooters from Class I bike paths. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING RESIGNATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2002: Accepting resignation from Greg Nordin: Mayor Flores summarized the matter, and Council thanked Mr. Nordin for his service on the Planning Commission. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, a motion (1) to accept the resignation of Greg Nordin from the Planning Commission and (2) to send him a letter of gratitude for his efforts was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent. 11. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER - COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD A STUDY SESSION REGARDING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION IN THE AREA OF THE SHELL STATION ON REDWOOD DRIVE: Council Discussion/Action: City Manager Netter shared brief comments, and Council CONCURRED TO RE-AGENDIZE this matter for the first Council meeting in January, 2003. 12. OFF -LEASH DOG ORDINANCE - CONSIDERATION OF REMIF CONCERNS: 1. Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry noted that the Skate Park Coalition will return to the Council in early January, 2003, with a report, and then he reviewed the contents of the off -leash dog ordinance staff report. 2. Council Discussion/Direction: Council CONCURRED (1) to AGENDIZE consideration of an 18 -month trial period as outlined in the staff report for the first Council meeting in January, 2003, and (2) to INVITE Jeff Davis, REMIF Director, to address the Council at said meeting. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(7 ) 13. NEW LIBRARY LEASE - CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff report, and staff responded to Council questions. 2. Council Discussion/Action: Resolution for Adoption: 2002-260 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY FOR NEW LIBRARY LOCATED ON LYNNE CONDE WAY Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Reilly, Resolution for. Adoption 2002-260 was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent and with the following language changes/additions per City Attorney Strauss' recommendations: (1) To describe the building as a "building suitable for a library" rather than a library building; (2) Per Section 2B, to clarify that the County Library System will have control of the facility during business hours and that the City will have control of the Community Room during nonbusiness hours; (3) Per Section 3, to amend 31 days to 60 days, and to clarify that the interior conference room will not be under any City control; (4) Per Section 8C, to include more flexible language regarding maintenance issues and utility costs for the Community Room, adjacent lobby, and restrooms. Mayor Flores NOTED that he will schedule a meeting with the Library Subcommittee to meet with the County Library Director to discuss the County's policy of only accepting funds to purchase computers for the new library, rather than accepting donated computers and/or allowing the Library Foundation to purchase the computers with their own funds. Furthermore, Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED a staff report early in the new year from Public Safety regarding the use of the new library in terms of emergency preparedness/disaster services. 14. OLD LIBRARY SITE - JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS OLD LIBRARY LOCATION, APN 143-051-035: *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(8 ) 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff report. 2. City Council and CDC Discussion/Action: City Resolution for Consideration: 2002-261 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF CITY -OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6600 HUNTER DRIVE, APN 143-051-035 (OLD LIBRARY LOCATION) Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, City Resolution 2002-261 was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to prepare a letter of thanks to Jimmie Rogers for his services as the real estate agent for the City for the old library site, as well as other surplus City property sites. CDC Resolution for Consideration: 2002-10 APPROVAL OF JOINT USE PARKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN APN 143-051-035 (OLD LIBRARY LOCATION) AND 6800 HUNTER DRIVE Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, CDC Resolution 2002-10 was APPROVED 3-0-1 with Councilmember Vidak-Martinez absent and with.DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to add language to give the City Manger the authority to finalize the terms of the agreement. 15. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY: 1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: City Manager Netter referred to Planning Director Kaufman's Status Report. Councilmembers DIRECTED STAFF to express their -appreciation for the thorough report to Planning Director Kaufman. 2. Other, if any: Councilmember Mackenzie raised two issues: (1) The importance of the meeting with the Open Space District on Tuesday,.pecember 3, to' discuss Community Separator issues and a possible mitigation bank/Direction to call Director Andrea Mackenzie if said meeting is changed; and (2) The importance of a Study Session for the Draft Zoning Ordinance in the new year. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(9 ) 16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Rohnert Park Stadium Subcommittee, November 14, 2002, meeting: Mayor Flores gave a brief update on the Subcommittee's discussions with representatives from the California League in terms of the League's preliminary interest to consider Rohnert Park Stadium as a site for two years. 2. Mobile Home Parks Subcommittee, November 18, 2002: Mayor Flores commented on the City's efforts to change the management company and to implement capital improvements in Rancho Feliz. City Manager Netter indicated that staff is meeting with interested nonprofit management companies as the former management company will resign on January 31, 2002. 3. Economic Development Committee, November 21, 2002: Councilmember Mackenzie reported that at the first Council meeting in January, 2003, the Committee will make a formal recommendation to the Council of a company to prepare the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan. 4. Other, if any: a. Water Advisory Committee meetings: Councilmember Mackenzie reported on a possible new agreement to replace the lith Amended Agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). Also, in terms of governance, he reported that the Water Advisory Committee will work on compromise language as to how they will function under a new agreement. 17. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Councilmembers. Councilmember Mackenzie: Per the letter from Kelsey Moldenke, Planning Commission, Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that it is his intention to recommend Mr. Moldenke as his appointment to the Planning Commission for another term. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(10) Mayor Flores: INFORMATIONAL - Mayor Flores outlined the brief Council agenda for the December 10, 2002, meeting, at which time the new Councilmembers will be seated, along with installation of the new Mayor and Vice Mayor. He noted that information will be posted and members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and celebration. 18. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association - SMART (Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit) - Consideration of appointments: Council Discussion/Action: Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT Mayor Flores to support Councilmember Mackenzie for appointment, and then to use his discretion in supporting the other appointments. 2. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, City Selection Committee Annual Meeting, January 9, 2003, 6:30 p.m. Sweet Lou's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati: a. Appointments to consider (aswell as Chair and Vice Chair for 2003) as follows: *LAFCO - to fill unexpired term of Clark Thompson if election results do not change in his favor (term would expire 5/1/05) *Metropolitan Transportation Commission (Sharon Wright's term expires 2/9/03) - City Selection submits three names for Board of Supervisors' consideration as representative of County *Bay Area Air Quality (Pam Torliatt's term expires 3/03) *Golden Gate Bridge District (Mike Martini's term expires 3/03) - City Selection makes recommendation to Board of Supervisors for approval *Airport Land Use Commission (Sam Salmon's term expires 5/03) *LAFCO - Alternate (Pam Torliatt's term expires 5/1/03) *Remote Access Network (RAN) Board - to replace Mayor Thompson if election results do not change in his favor (one mayor serves on an ongoing basis and the committee meets as needed) *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page (11) b. Council Discussion/Direction/Action: Council CONCURRED to either AGENDIZE the appointments for the next Council meeting on December 10, 2002, OR to DIRECT STAFF to send a letter to the Councilmembers and Councilmembers-Elect, directing them to send their letters of interest to the City Manager by January 9, 2002, so he can forward them to the City Selection Committee for consideration in a timely manner. 3. Other informational items, if any: None. 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Volunteer Program for reduced staffing/close certain City departments December 23 2002, through January 1, 2003: City Manager Netter briefly outlined a volunteer program for reduced staffing and/or closing certain departments for the time between December 23rd to January 1st, 2003. Council Discussion/Direction: Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion was APPROVED 3-0-1, with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez absent, to institute a Volunteer Program for reduced staffing/closed City departments as follows: (1) Full-time members of a noncritical department who volunteer to take comp time, vacation time, or administrative time -off for the period of December 23 to January 1 may do so; and (2) If all members of a noncritical department volunteer to take comp time, vacation time, or administrative time -off, staff will have permission to close that department for the period of December 23 to January 1, 2003. 2. Other informational items, if any: None. 20. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: At this time, Mayor Flores called forward any members of the public wishing to speak. No one responded. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES November 26, 2002 Page(12) It ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 8:34 p.m. qdw-;; :) Katy Leonard, Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 Armando Flores, Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority �Z-lO -oz. December 10, 2002 Mr. Mayor Flores/Members of the City Council On behalf of the Rohnert Park Employees Association, I would like to congratulate and welcome the new council members recently elected and pledge our support for the entire City Council. The RPEA members extend their services to the council in making informed decisions with the challenges the City faces. Each and every member takes pride in their work for the City of Rohnert Park and knows that, as a team, we can overcome the financial issues the City faces, and return the City of Rohnert Park to financial prosperity. Respectfully submitted, Richard F. Pedroncelli, RPEA President Hauff, Judy From: Wilson, Denice Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:02 PM To: Hauff, Judy Subject: RE: First Time Homebuyer Prog. I have not received word yet that it has been approved. I (per Cllr. Netter) cannot put on anything that hasn't been approved. It should be ok in any case, as I should get permission tonight to send out checks for the rest of the month without prior approval since there is no Dec 24 meeting_ . Thanks ---=-Original Message ---- From: Hauff, Judy Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:06 PM To: Keller, Marlyn; Wilson, Denice Subject: RE: First Time Homebuyer Prog. Denice -- - - Need you to send new cover sheet for this if it's to be approved at tonight's rntg,- - - Thx!! 1) --- Judy -----Original Message ---- From: Keller, Marlyn Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002.1:06 PM To; Wilson, Denice; Hauff, Judy Subject: First Time Homebuyer Prog. Hello, Ladies. I received an application today that remaining program funds have been reserved and would like to place it on the consent calendar for tomorrow evening's Council meeting: Amount: $15,000 To: North Bay Title 765 Baywood Dr., #143 Petaluma, CA 94954 Escrow #: 301626 Borrower: David Twitchell Property: 49 Avram Ave. Call me if you have any questions.. Marlyn Keller Housing & Rent Control, Rebuilding Together Rahnert Park (707) 588-2233 mkcUcr@rpcity.org Hauff, Judy From: Keller, Marlyn Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 1:06 PM To: Wilson, Denice; Hauff, Judy Subject: First Time Homebuyer Prog. Hello, Ladies. I received an application today that remaining program funds have been reserved and would like to place it on the consent calendar for tomorrow evening's Council meeting: Amount: $15,000 To: North Bay Title 765 Baywood Dr., #143 Petaluma; CA 94954 Escrow #: 301626 Borrower: David Twitchell Property: 49 Avram Ave. Call me if you have any questions. Marlyn Keller Housing & Rent Control, Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park (707) 588-2233 mkeller@rpcity.org CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER CARD Date: / Z Name: Address: Phone: Topic: IOEL6204,►JW �`1 �L�i �� Brief Summary of Comments: •/ See Reverse 4 Q CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BILLS FOR APPROVAL December 10, 2002 REVISION NO. 1 Hand Check Numbers 129729-129741 Dated November 21-25, 2002 Computer Check Numbers 129742-129854 Dated November 27, 2002 Hand Check Numbers 129855-129859 Dated December 1-3, 2002 Computer Check Numbers 129860-130007 Dated December 6, 2002 Less Previously Approved (11/26) Control Manufacturing Co., Inc. SCADA System Replacement, Project No. 1999-11 Commercial Neon Freeway Message Center, Project No. 2001-04 Ghilotti Bros. Sidewalk Access Ramps, Project No. 2001-01 Subtotal $36,898.21 $229,712.85 $166,776.26 $157,008.72 ($12,722.40) $577,673.64 $157,730.00 $165,786.38 $50,889.00 Subtotal $374,405.38 TOTAL $952,079.02 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BILLS FOR APPROVAL Decembef 10, 2002 Hand Check Numbers 129729-129741 Dated November 21-25, 2002. Computer Check Numbers 129742-129854 Dated November 27, 2002 Hand Check Numbers 129855-129859 Dated December 1-3, 2002 Computer Check Numbers 129860-130007 Dated December 6, 2002 Less Previously Approved (11/26) $36,898.21 $229,712.85 $166,776.26 $157,008.72 ($12,722.40) Total 1 $577,673.64 JOB ID VALUE S3FA3401 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TIME 13:29 n CI9ND__ i TST DEMAND DATE 11/27/2002 CHECK # VENDOR #/NAME CHECK TOTAL 1297229 09844 DALE *UTECHT 871.40 129730 49 6$ CA A.P-P-L-I CANT EXPEDITE SVC A, 129731 12063 NATIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION 5,377.12 129732 12064 NATIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,521.44 ( 2 9 7 3 3 003-3 R_011NE.R_L2AR.K- P-EA�C1~QEEI SER S 3,Q2 5_0 129734 00323 UNITED WAY 308.25 129735 00324 REDWOOD CREDIT UNION 23,776.22 f 29736 b9514 PRF=L'A��?ESAL�SERVI CES, INC 13_9 `55 129737 00364 SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTL. UNION 889.31 129738 10717 AFLAC 480.62 129740 06592 ACTOR'S EQUITY ASSOCIATION 99.80 129741 00310 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE 2250.00 1251746 1 Q O GAYE *A$EOTT 422_. 40 129747 07013 VINCENT *AMATO 1,933.99 129748 10542 AMERICAN CONGRESS ON SURVEYING 144.00 129749 86 01 AT_& 1_5-61 129751 12730 AT&T WIRELESS 2,639.06 129752 00035BARTLEY PUMP, INC. 1,651.25 129753 09 5-6 PR1Y_,T1�INGHAM DDS ING, 177,41 129754 06556 MICHAEL J. *BIRD, D.D.S. 382.00 129755 13088 BUCHANAN FOOD SERVICE 91.56 129755 13024 BU_IUER'S BOQK_, INC. 651 12 129757 10269 COREY *BUSCH 84.00 1297SS 09886 C.J.M. PRODUCTIONS 139.50 129759 07086 CAA CCQUNTING�15 46 00 129760 08543 CENTRAL COAST POLYGRAPH INC. 300.00 129761 10507 JAMES *CHIN, D.D.S. 111.00 129762 111 ASkIIYCL��1rJ+�TS 50.00 129763 05527 CLONE DIGITAL PRINT & COPY 689.61 129764 06476 JOHN M. *CONNOLE 750.00 12976 091 C�O�Ti._M1=fi CO ,_INC 3�,�00 129766 09793 CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING 74.18 129767 11223 CROCKER NETWORKING SOLUTIONS 1,000.00 1_29768 09337 _wcR&� mDAV�g,, D�S� MSD 285.00 129769 11220 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES 814.11 129770 13182 LELAND H. *DIBBLE, JR ESQ 975.00 129771 03993 DIVERSIFIED RISK 228 88 129772 00149 DUST-TEX SERVICES, INC. 20.50 129773 08436 EVAN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY 282.17 129774 09807 EXTENDED RESOURCES 495 00 129775 13296 SHAIN *FAUSTINO 70.00 129776 00157 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION 208.53 129777 00639 THEODORE *GIESIGE 229.66 129778 02029 GLOBAL DQCUGRAPHIX SCANNING 133.03 129779 07357 GOLDEN PACIFIC, INC. 89.01 129780 12565 WENDY 2c^5 00 129781 00173 GRAINGER, INC. 747.34 127782 13294 BARRY *GREEN OD 400.00 1297$3 133OG DA1G1i_tLDS�E 630.00 OBS ID VALUE S3FA3401 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TNF 11.29 DEMAND LIST DEMAND DATE 11/27/2002 CHECK # VENDOR #/NAME CHECK TOTAL 1229784 09874 HANSEL LEASING 471.59 129785 1"1 12 NEIL*Hi9RAN 550_.._0 129786 09518 MERCEDES *HEITMAN, D.D.S. 334.40 129787 09346 GEORGE G. *HENLEY, DDS 516.00 129788 04802 J�ME-S.--L.-AHEttLEY, DDS -t62-60 129789 13307 RICH *HENRY 630.00 129790 10583 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9.03 129791 0 532 IHE-*H-T1iEIJ--TERM I TE SSPE -ST 6.6�_Q9 129792 13308 HOLMBERG ROOFING 51000.00 129793 06854 HOME DEPOT 142.88 129794 00351 INT'L-PLU_MBS_NG AND MECHANICAL 200 00 129795 13297 BARBARA *ISMOND 78.00 129796 10263 DR. ROBERT E. *JARVIS II 136.00 129797 0 527 JER.R- gND-DO-N-'--S--P-UMP AND WELL 1 .440.00 129798 08758 CHERYL *JORDON 1,044.30 129799 13303 MARK *KELLY 400.00 129800 09347 Bim_ *%DEI-LT_ZE.R_, n_D S 194.0-0 129801 09348 MARK S. *KRONCKE, D.D.S. 115.00 129802 12020 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 2,150.70 129803 b4682 -JOHN-AmA1iTY 3G 49 129804 08025 NORCAL BUILDING MATERIALS 104.07 129805 10759 NORCAL FIRE PREVENfIDN OFFICER 50.00 129806 Q$$6 8 NQ RJ -H -C- 1. I_EOR N I A U. V E N I L E 100-0-0- 04_: 0_0129807 129807 08499 OFFICE DEPOT 1,893.88 129809 00340 PACIFIC BELL 927.46 129812 13_014 PACIFIC BELL/►ORLD COM 129816 00253 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 111,209.90 129817 10079 PACIFIC SUN 440.00 129818 13313 J -IM *FASB EIeE _ 47 00 129819 12488 ELENA *PIAZZISI 32.00 129820 05795 PITNEY BOWES PREPAID DEPT. 149.13 i r�9821 09s5l PR"AI-R 260.25 129822 00269 THE *PRESS DEMOCRAT 4,055.65 129823 13275 PS PRINT 302.23 12 9 8 4 1 O OAA R_•�P_A_ LT_E R-QN�I1�V� 129825 00265 REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL. INS. 287.00 129826 13210 REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES 16.41 129827 02675 RQH-kERT PARK -A -UT -0 -PARTS 166.21 129828 12563 ROHNERT PARK DISPOSAL 9,225.57 129829 00636 ROHNERT PARK TOW SERVICE_ 245.00 129830 094_16 Pa_E�4?1�LI!_O11ER0, DDS 151 .00 129831 00303 SAN! FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 26.00 129832 12796 NICHOLAS *SCHAFER 792.00 129833 10980 TOM *SEGAL 500.00 129834 09522 KENNETH J. *SHAW, D.D.S. 61.20 129835 06357 SO CO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 10,252.00 129836 12766 SONOMA SUN COFFEE SERVICE 23.00 129837 13441 SPORTS CITY 584.00 129838 00281 PAMELA *STAFFORD 5,890.30 129839 13310 S1` POINT DENTAL CAR k' 168.00 JOE ID VALUE S3FA3401 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TIME 13:29 DEMAND LIST DEMAND DATE 11/27/2002 CHECK # VENDOR #/NAME CHECK TOTAL 129840 07817 SUE *STUBBLEBINE 168.00 129841 01801 SPAR-I_iV_iJU T_R.IES, INC_ 91,_0_0 129842 13293 JIM E. *TALLERICO 2,480.00 129843 09363 PHILIP A. *TERRIBILINI, DDS 164.80 129844 11634 DAVID J *TxARP,_[LIiS 1 4 D0 129845 06638 WAL-MART COMMUNITY BRC 130.93 129846 11180 BANK OF *WALNUT CREEK 166.08 129847 0ft6 5 WASTE MA_NARE:MENT 129848 046322 WHEELER & ZAMARONI 1,419.00 129849 09367 CRAIG *WILSON, D.D.S. 99.00 129850 129 KEN *W�i+E�T 550 00 129851 13034 WOODS 8 ASSOCIATES 2,006.02 129852 12864 LAUREN *WYGANT 792.00 129953 04715 YARDBIRD'S 104.45 1229854 09718 MICKEY *ZELDES 231.12 Total Demand: 2.66,611.06 06 ID VALUE-S.3FA'3401 CITY OF ROHh}€ RT PARK IME 14:37 DEMAND 1,151 OEMAND GATE 12/06/2002 CHECK # VENDOR 3/NAME: CHY.CK TOTAL IP98S4: 11466 GAIL F. *MITCHELL I,48S.00 1 29 356 00385 CA ?'C�R1 �C r MPLOYEE` ' S i 350.61 00 374 STANDARO INSURANCE COMPANY 9,070.56 129858 0$077 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY 1,056.10 i 7''9859 00385 CA PUBLIC F'MPLOYEES' S i 51 , 31'3.99 1?9$64 00806 ABLE FENCE COMPANY, INC. 995.00 1 R986r, 01873 ACC'CNTS & ARTECH 234.68 129866 01134 ACCOUNTIEMPS TS2 64 l,?986f 06996 ANIMAL CART: CENTER OF SONOMA 180.90 1 P.9868 11167 GREGORY B. *AFOSTLF, DCIS 13,21 . 00 129869 IP -634 ARCA-111 MARKETING Ss"RViEEfi 801 .95 IF'9871 06086 AT&T 350.72 I R987r.' 11-7309 AT& I' CALLING CARDS 15's. 68 129873 0`?622 M AIR t ENL*AUSTIN 1,918-36 18987.4 10447 AVAYA 87.46 129875 09:72$ JOSI-PH G . *AYMAR, Ix . D. S. 61 0 . 00 1 89876 1062-0 KAMRAN *A7M0UDE111 D - D - s 76.00 129$77 09'190 BAECHTEL, HUDIS INC. CONSULTING 509.00 1,'-'987,1? 068621 BAY ALARM COMPANY -• SAS 65.00 1 '9879 0'94$ BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TRAINING 454.00 1X49880 11018 BEST STRATEGY 1,589.67 1 c?9$$1 065,56 M I CINAEL. J. *BIRD, D.D.S. 1 , 36?.. 02 1 P958;: 1 1 S,30 BLAKE'S AUTO BOOP 570.00 ip9saa 02c53 BLUE. SKY VF TER I NARY Fi[}SP I TAI 1,020.00 1 R98814 0 3 x'68 BR#- NNER & SONS MOWF.R SHOP t914:. 10 12988 09682 BRICG: 'PEDIATRIC DFNTI�TRY IUPC 1 134 00 1 IR9886 13058 BUCHANAN FOOD SERVICE G 13. 59 129889 02--464 BU1 I..ER ` S UNIFORMS 61934.56 189390 01104 CA CONFERENCE OF ARSON FNV('ST 5'L. 00 129$91 00084 CA GENT RAL SERVICES DEPT 4? . 97 1 f 989:;` 02805 CA SIGNALS AND I. I Girl f NG 66 ? . 64 12989`S 00088 PE1FR M *CALLINAN 130 58 1 R 9 8 9 4 09?25 RACHEL -TCARC:Y 300.00 1 i -'9$9S 0912"58 ROBI=RT l.. *CASSF"L 19 1? . 41 1f 9896 1'3372 JOYCE Y. *C,HANC DVID 85'x:. 00 129897 02,272 CHEM QUIP INC0RPORATED 648.09 1R989IS 1'3327 SUSAN *CHILORESS 371:.00 129899 11 118 PEGGY *CHM)EI-EWSKI 144.00 129900 11227 CHOUINARD & MYHRE, INC. 250.00 1:.'.9901 06'-466 NANUTTE *COATS 250.00 1?990P 00109 COGGINS FENCE & SUrf'LY INC: 88.69 1P990 --x 1 c 738 RYAN *CORCORAN 60.00 1 ^990':+ 011-'.,689 COS TCO WHOLESALC- 1,411.S9 129906 09690 CULI.IGAN 3'4.00 i f"990'f 10421 DATAMA'f I C. Ct3M f_`fD 81.19 129908 11962 JOINN *DAVIS 4_x . 00 1~990'9 09337 CRAIG H. *DAVIS, DQ$, MSD 1,778.00 1 c^.991 1 1110-186 DAY 41IRF'LESS SYSTEMS 82t.68 1~991:: 11,P20 DEI -I. FINANCIAL SERVICES 656.14 1 L991 n 1c^ 13 DELL. GOVERNMENT LEAS3:NG. & 2 70�, . 50 Ott Iii VALUE vZSFA3401 CITY OF ROHNi-:I;T PARK IME 13: 37 DEMAND 1.187' DEMAND GATE 12/06/2002 - CHECK # VENDOR WNAME CHECK 10TA1. 12991 r. 1 P?83 DEL I. MARKETING LP 6?. 46 11219916 0k;G26 DIRECT MAILING SYS'TE'MS 273 42 1'P9917 00149 DUST -Tr X S1=RV I CFS, INC. 93.50 129918 1 1 157 EARLY LEARNING INS'C ITU'Tt- >'-_, 10 0 . 00 1;'9919 00'136 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO INC 22 329 90 129920 08064 MICHELLE *FAH`r' 390.00 129921 04;'46 FIRE: PROTECVION PUBL.ICA11OMS; 14? .70 11-099�_llx 1P650 FIRST AMERICAN REAL 11598.80 1299223 I 7'95 FI1'CUARD, INC. ^;50.00 1,x'9924 1r2.!a93 FLEET CAPI'T'AL LEASING 976.38 1 P992S 13167 FRE'€SER ICK F *FRANKk: 1 I 1 276,00 I F.,9926 10946 FULL COMPASS SYSTEMS, t. fD 3212 .32 129927 09011 GAl I)NER `'S AID 68.17 1f99228 00171 GHI1OT'TI BROS. DONSfR INC.1r',72F-' 40 129929 08147 GRAF'IX SHOPPE 887.00 1::9930 00173 GRAINGFR, INC. 1,529.60 129931 04576 ROM *GUSTA,LSON 400.00 IP -993P 1' 0851 TERRENCE W. *HA'YES, DR. 512.00 1 cF.993 i 1 E'138 F CHARLES *'HEGCLI as -f.00 IR9931 0'3345 LAWRENCt' D *HKNIG, D O S 1"c 720.00 129935 09346 GEORGE G. *1.1ENL EY, DDS 11637.00 129936 04202 JAMCS T. *HENLEY, DOS 781.90 129937' 105:33 HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL 49.76 1f9935 11385 LOUIS H. 011MME1.STEM ODS 17'3.00 1c993t3 01*; 3 2 THE *HI'7'MEN TERMITE & PEST 21?.00 I -R, 9941 06854 _ HOMC Dt-*f OT 392. 96 1?994;^. 00029 HORIZON 11.42 1x.994:3 00189 BET TYJANE *110TA1.ING 4,34"7.32 1 c 9944 10879 HOi SY CLEANING r QU I PMEH'1 533.45 1,.9'9 45 173252 INY17RMAR K 1 12 .4 0 l F994f, 0?422 IN111FRNAL REVENUF Sf_RV I CE 138.79 IP..994Y 10675 DANIEL *JAFVE, D.D.:t_. 116.00 12.9948 11439 JENNIFER *JOHNSON 645.00 123949 i IS88 JEFF *JUSTICE 60.00 1?9950 00";33 KEL i Y-MOORF PAINT COMPANY INC 264.3S 1F.9951 13.322 ROBCRT LEE *KENOALt. 9v�.00 129952 00!_;23 GEORGE *K0 .TKE 54.91 1;1995'3 0.4687 L.C. AC f I QN POLICE SUPPLY 3, 41 '3 77 12995; 13317 SUSAN *L..AUE€t 78.00 129955 11152 LAURIE CARLSON & ASSOC . 1_TD lip -98 129956 00`16 LE`UPHOLSTFRY SHOPP 186.00 2 1995 T 1:3-318 R. *LEBO _ _ _ 66.00 12995.8 1:3:-124 PAIRICIA *LFWIS 240.0-.0 129959 08498 SANDRA M. -*LIPIfZ 290.00 129960 09�;-36 JOHN *VIACKE.NZIF 766.00 129961 0>RS73 MANLY GMC 'TRUCK 119.36 1 c2.996�1 08 720 MBNA AMERICAN €iUS I NI"SS CARL) 676.12 129'96:§ t 1 415 MC OONOUGH, HOLLAND, & ALLE.N 1'3, 061. 16 12996-4 1 4259 MEYF RS? NAVE , R I $ACK 4.:. 92 121996L: 0:',214 MIRACLE AUTO PAINTING 474.05 OC' ID VAI.,IIE -c,3FA.3401 CITY OF RsOHNERT FARM IME 10:37 DEMAND 1-151 DEMAND DATE 12/06/2002 CHECK #k VENDOR I/NAMI. CHECK TOTAL. 129966 09491 MUNICIPAL W EC1 RON I CS INC. 292.16 IR9967 12007 NA LA Z F.1aRj SAW 8g, oto IP9968 10676 MARK *MIZIBIAN, D.D.S. 4.00 129969 1 '3x'09 NORTH DAY AQUATICS 167.S7 1F9970 12224 NOR'T'H RAY PFRM31' SVCS: 38.30 IR9971 0:114 NORW BAY #'ITL_ COMPANY 400.00 1P9972 00509 NORTH PARK VETPKINARY C1 IMC 40.00 11997'1 00190 NOR f'HBAY VENDING W&ST 279.50 129974 11407 SEAN *O' DONNELL 416.66 1 R997S 08199 OFFICE OEPO F 966.46 1?9976 1Q516 ORIGIN MFDICPL GROUP 12F.00 1 ^9977 094S3 KR'I ST INA *0WEN 1 208.33 129971 00540 PACIFIC BELL 571.86 1::99$0 13014 PACIFIC BELL/WORLD COM 681.50 129981 00153 PACIFIC GAS AND ELFCTRl C 493.76 1299821 09430 PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY CCTV 572.50 129983 04688 PETTY CASH 289.35 15998.1 IR488 ELENA *PIAZZISI 562.60 129985 00563 RA1. f .Y' S SUPT RMARKEI 4553.41 19986 0:3696 GEORiE *RAYMONO 3s:00 1?9987 10430 REPUBLIC ELECTRIC 7,.012.00 129988 11289 RISK MANAGEMEN"f SERVICES 1 ,281 . G9 129989 00137 ROHNERi PARK VETERINARY CLINIC 290.00 129990 07665 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & EQUIP#MCNT 1 1 S . G9 119991 11280 SHARP INSPECTION GROUP 10,060.00 lR999P 08699 SIERRA SPRINGS WATER CORPANY 31.40 12999?' 04045 SO CO FAMI{ Y SUPPORT DJVISION 311.50 119994 00657 SO CO RECORDER 493.75 129995 04470 CITY OF *SONOMA 120.00 129996 OR140 SOUND EXPRESSItONS 78.00 12999'( 13111 SPR I NGS ROOK SOFTWARE, 1,37S,50 189998 08211 TONY *FAM 18w.00 I P9999 0 4os TARGET STORES 79.16 130000 09742 REBECCA *THOMPSON 300.00 130001 00264 TRUGREEN LANDCARE F,160.42 1 300OR 0908,E UNI #'ED STATCS POSTAL SE VIC+: 31000.00 130003 10492 UNIVERSAL WILDING SERVTCE•S 11,09S.00 13000.4 09133 _VERIZON WIRCLE SS Mf• SSAC ING 1,420.77 130005 05005 VICTOR MEDICAL COMPANY 800.86 130006 06449 VISION HEALFH OPTOMCTRY CENFER 435.20 130007 00308 XEROX CORPORATION 1,1Sc^ 94 Total Demand: AP3, 784.93 13uc./�Er \/"/ '\V SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE H CONTRACTOR: GHILOTTI BROS. PROJECT NO. 2001-01 525 Jacoby Street PROGRESS PAYMENT NO.2 San Rafael, CA 94901 December 4, 2002 Quantity DEPT. APPROVAL ' ACCT NO. 0- oI "OL COUNCILAPPROVAL�� CHECK NO. DATE PAID VENDOR NO. Previous This Total Unit % Item Description Quant Unit Quantity Estimate Quant Price Extension Compl. Total 1. Type "A" Ramp 1 EA 0 0 0 $ 3,500.00 $ - 0% $ - 2. Type "B" Ramp 146 EA 12 48 60 1,178.00 70,680.00 100% 70,680.00 3. Type "C" Ramp 6 EA 0 0 0 2,000.00 0.00 0% 0.00 4. Type "D" Ramp 3 EA 0 0 0 1,985.00 0.00 0% 0.00 Total To Date ...................................... $ 70,680.00 Contract Price: $ 155,686.00 Retention @ 10% ................................ 7,068.00 Subtotal ............................................... $ 63,612.00 Previous Payments LESS Previous Payments .................... 12,722.40 Payment No. 1 dated 11/15/02 $ 12,722.40 TOTAL DUE ...................................... $ 0,889.60 Total Previous Payments $ 12,722.40 DEPT. APPROVAL ' ACCT NO. 0- oI "OL COUNCILAPPROVAL�� CHECK NO. DATE PAID VENDOR NO. SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FREEWAY MESSAGE CENTER PROJECT NO. 2001-04 PROGRESS PAYMENT NO.2 December 10, 2002 CONTRACTOR: Commercial Neon 5547 N. Golden State Blvd. Fresno, CA 93722 Previous Payments Payment No. 1, August 8, 2002 Total Previous Payments $ 71,951.04 $ 71,951.04 Quantity Previous This Total Unit Item Description Quant Unit Quantity Estimate Quant Price Total 1. Sign Structure 1 LS 0 0.29 0.29 $ 116,364.00 $ 34,309.09 2. Message Center 1 LS 0.28 0.53 0.81 285,520.00 $ 229,843.60 Total To Date .................... $ 264,152.69 Contract Price: $ 401,884.00 Retention @ 10% .............. 26,415.27 Subtotal ............................. $ 237,737.42 LESS Previous Payments.. 71,951.04 TOTAL DUE ..................... $ 165,786.38 Previous Payments Payment No. 1, August 8, 2002 Total Previous Payments $ 71,951.04 $ 71,951.04 December 5, 2002 Mr. Matt Townsend City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2232 Project: Spreckels Performing Arts Center Freeway Message Center RE: Progress Payment Request Dear Mr. Townsend: This is a request for a progress payment on the above-mentioned project. I have been inform'ed Sy MultiMedia that representatives from Spreckels Performing Arts Center have been to theirjacdity i Sacramento and have inspected and tested the message center. Therefore, MultiMedia-has sent request for second progress payment. We are also including a request for a progress payment on the part of the project we are working on to cover our subcontract costs and materials. Here is the breakdown of the two requests. • MultiMedia: $149,898.00 • Commercial Neon Inc. $34,309.09 Total progress payment: $184,207.09 Please advise on when we can expect this payment. Thank you, Jeff Tanielian Commercial Neon Inc. JT:sf 5547 N. Golden State Blvd.• Fresno, CA USA 93722 T 559 275 7500 F 559 275 4431 488 Bryant Street San Francisco. CA USA 94107 T 415 974 6174 commneon.com CC: Bill Stephens Contractors License 57MU • I`��7/ O UO� SEGD DATE 11/27/02 CMC Net.30 CMC #2894 Contract 1999-11 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION•• . . AMOUNT rogress Billing, November. 157,730.00 Detail Enclosed. ontract Total 469,490.00 ompletion, 45.6% 214,260.00 Retention, 10% -21,425.00 rev. Billings, '-35;105.00 1 -ot, Balance. Due 157,7.36.00. 157,730.00 ncludes applicable tax. MESSAGES CODES SUBTOTAL 157,730.00 SHIPPING CHARGES SALES TAX 157,730.00 THANK YOU �T PRODUCT 13034T FOLD AT (>) TO FIT COMPANION 771 DU-0-VUE ENVELOPE. PRINTED IN USA. A `r�,✓J PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE J City of Rohnert Park SCADA System Control Manufacturing Company City of Rohnert Park Project No. 1999-11 CMC Job No. 2894 Progress billing number: 2 Payment Period: Nov -02 Highlight6d sites are tIN edr�ct turnout slfes; 6 atto: ti:e 90 day �aown t�mrr ale o :. Contract Summary Total base contract: $469,490 Total change orders: $0 Total contract amount: $469,490 Gross amount released: $214,260 45.6% Retention: -$21,426 10% Net amount released: $192,834 Previous billinsas summary Gross amount previously released: $39,005 8.3% Previous retention: -$3,901 10% Net amount previously released: $35,105 Current billing summary Gross billing amount: $175,255 Retention: -$17,526 10% f Net amount requested: $157,730 1 l %29 /D2- CMC at CMC Job no. 2894 Page 2 of 2 12/2/2002 8:41 AM PROGRESS PAYMENT SCHEDULE City of Rohnert Park SCADA System Control Manufacturing Company City of Rohnert Park Project No. 1999-11 CMC Job No. 2894 Progress billing number: 2 Payment Period: Nov -02 he are tkae aciuci fumout $�s, suttt'tfta0y compt�tt� Total Hardware % Software % Panel % Factory test % Site % Functional % Availability % Total % Value submittal com I. submittal com I. fabrication com I. com I. installation com I. test com I. test com I. released com I. 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-} $7701 6.8% --------------------------- a --------------1----- --------+--------i--------------}-------- i--------------a--------i--------------s--------r------- -------------}-------------i---------1--------------r--------+------------i--------- SCADA Central ; $43,565; $770; 100%; $1,795; ; $32,500; ; $5,000' 25%; $1,550; ; $1,550; $400; ; $2,020; 4.6% O&M Manuals 1 $1,200; ; ; 1 ; ; ; $0, 0.0 /o •-- Training ; $2,4851 1 1 1 . 1 ; ; ; 0 $0, 0.0 /o CMC Job no. 2894 Page 1 of 2 12/2/2002 8:41 AM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BILLS FOR APPROVAL December 1Q, 2002 Hand Check Numbers 2950-2955- Dated 950-2955Dated November 22-25, 2002 $132,528.82 . Hand Check Numbers 2956-2962 Dated December 2-3, 2002 7968.03 TOTAL $1,40,498.85 002950 125701, NORDSY CONSTRUCTION CO 73,559.4$ db29:51 12575 WPR-T� COAST BANK 8,A-6-9--9-2- 002952 07353 PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CNTR. 3,343.00 002953 11539 SO CO AUDITOR/CONTROLLER 20,592.00 00254 12660 ROBERT PARK GOLF L P 26 75�t 42 002955 03532 THE. *HIiMEN TERMITE FEST 1'40.00 Total Demand: 132,528.52 `002956 06086 AT&T 35.1 Q0895? 13319 CCE CONFERENCE _ & TRAINING 400.00 0029ssl 00340 PACIFIC BELL 107.82 002959 13320 COTTON BRIDGES ASSO 848.00 002960 03285 HSC ELECTRONIC SUPPLY 46.44 002961 0-0253° PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 5,45S.94 002902, 00644 ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF 1,071.71 Total Demand: 7,968.03 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-262 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JOSEPH G. GAFFNEY for Thirteen Years of Engineering Service to the City of Rohnert Park WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park wishes to express its appreciation to Joseph G. Gaffney who began his career with the City of Rohnert Park February, 1989 as Associate Civil Engineer; and WHEREAS, Joe's engineering skills, sharp mind, and willingness to put in long hours advanced him to the position of Acting City Engineer in April, 1997. Four months later, on August 1, 1997, Joseph Gaffney became the Rohnert Park City Engineer; and WHEREAS, over a thirteen -year period, Joe has worked with diverse City Council members and subcommittees. He has tackled numerous difficult projects and has been a vital link in major City undertakings. WHEREAS, Joe has a wonderful sense of humor, loves peanut M&M's, and works out regularly at the Sports Center (probably so he can enjoy those M&M's). Every morning, Joe opens the building, brings in the paper, and makes a mean pot of coffee to energize staff. He also keeps an eye out for cars illegally parked in employee spaces. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby acknowledge Joseph G. Gaffney on the occasion of his retirement for the part he played in shaping Rohnert Park into the beautiful City that it is today. We wish him a healthy and satisfying retirement with Stephanie, Megan, and Katie. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10"' day of December, 2002. CITY OF ROIINERT PARK Armando F. Flores, Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk © HALLMARK CARDS. INC • es6luh6/2002=263 W ION 1 li^^-- _ r I• . `� y, 7 ti Ist "l! tt Inck�: c�aa,va�ce )A J-I M M I�E'� R�O-�G E R S } / For Assis nce,In Ahe S 1e,.of �Qrplus_City-Property and for the Generosity of His Broke age Services Thank You. )ulyand Regularly Adoptiii�by the,City' Council of the City of Rohnert Park on this 101h day of December, 2002 C OF ROHNEJtT, -PARK �J j 1 r. • i A ando F F. %res, IU ayor0}' �i /A'PT'ES'I' ! Joseph D`. Neuer, dky t erk jj RESOLUTION NO. 2002-264 Honoring the SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S SOCCER TEAM WINNER of the NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP The First NCAA Championship for any SSUMen's Team CONGRATULATIONS SEAWOLVES We salute your tremendous accomplishment! Duly and Regularly Adopted by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park this 10'' day of December. 2002 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Armando F. Flores, Mayor ATTEST: Joseph D. Netter, City Clerk • I ' SONOMA STATE: Seawolves win NCAA Page 1 of 4 GETc ressd Ochi c"" . A i Site Search Home > Sports > College Sports - - - - �' Today's News V, C� " Advertiseme � NLTI�•SPIECI C Archives I 1 Email story Print story Subscribe to paper 44 E Go > �1 -Advanced Search Q "I knew we could come from behind because I know these guys and what they can do," said Marcus Ziemer, in his 12th year at head coach. "It was a great match, but I'm sorry to see it end the way it did." With SSU ahead, 4-2, in the 84th minute, Seawolf defender Ryan Smith fouled a Southern New Hampshire player and received a yellow card. But as players -started to mill around, things got ugly. Anthony Augustine kicked at SSU's Brian Coyne, who was on the ground, and received a red -card ejection. But before center ref Richard Hubbard could take control, Parker was nailed by a blind -side punch from New Hampshire's Mike Savasta, resulting in a second red card. "It was emotional and we were down by two goals, but that is no }1tt11'I�WWW 111'P.CC(jP.tt'lnrraf nnm/nnllanacnnrte/na�xre/nQecn r� t>mr�ira� h+ml � ��i ni�nn� SONOMA STATE: Seawolves win NCAA' Home SIF F.... News Div. II title, 4-3, over Southern New Hampshire EERIE Business December 9, 2002 orts By BRUCE MEADOWS V = Great Gift I -High school -College -Columnists THE PRESS DEMOCRAT -Giants -Athletics -Crushers VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Years from now, when somebody asks Brandon -49ers Parker, "Where did you get that scar on your forehead?" he'll have quite -Raiders -Motor sport a story to tell. View orevlousl ads! -Running inion The Sonoma State senior midfielder will be able say, "Would you believe Photos I got it when we won the national championship?"� _ Contact Us` Parker and his teammates rallied twice to beat Southern New Hamphire3 = bout Us in the NCAA Division II Final Four title game at the Virginia Beach ubscribe Sportsplex Sunday, surviving a late -game mugging to score a 4-3 victory. ork for Us dvertise This was the first NCAA championship for any SSU men's team. The ite Ma Sonoma State women's soccer team won the national title in 1990. "This is surreal," said SSU junior goalkeeper MattBernard, who was named the tournament's most valuable defensive player. "I knew we could come from behind because I know these guys and what they can do," said Marcus Ziemer, in his 12th year at head coach. "It was a great match, but I'm sorry to see it end the way it did." With SSU ahead, 4-2, in the 84th minute, Seawolf defender Ryan Smith fouled a Southern New Hampshire player and received a yellow card. But as players -started to mill around, things got ugly. Anthony Augustine kicked at SSU's Brian Coyne, who was on the ground, and received a red -card ejection. But before center ref Richard Hubbard could take control, Parker was nailed by a blind -side punch from New Hampshire's Mike Savasta, resulting in a second red card. "It was emotional and we were down by two goals, but that is no }1tt11'I�WWW 111'P.CC(jP.tt'lnrraf nnm/nnllanacnnrte/na�xre/nQecn r� t>mr�ira� h+ml � ��i ni�nn� SONOMA STATE: Seawolves win NCAA Page 2 of 4 excuse," said Penmen coach Tom Poitras. "We were frustrated, but if we expect to compete at this level, we need to handle those situations." The altercation sullied to some degree an outstanding soccer match in which the Seawolves, as they had done so often this season, rallied to win. Down 2-1, the Seawolves squared it in the fourth minute of the second half when Brandon Boone pounced on a poorly cleared ball and banged it home from short range. Bernard had an outstanding save with 17 minutes to play, stopping a close -in shot from Romelle Burgess. Both teams had their chances in the next 20 minutes -- SSU ended up outshooting the Penmen, 16-12 -- with the Seawolves taking the lead for good in the 74th minute. Chris Giuliacci, whose long free kick led to SSU's winning goal in a 2-1 semifinal victory over Central Arkansas Friday, got off a long throw-in that carried into the Penmen goal box. Sophomore Michael Nathan was in the right spot and shoved it past Penmen keeper Adam Spinelli. "It's funny ... people kept telling me I was going to score today," said Nathan, who said he was still in awe of winning the national championship. "It was a great throw." The Seawolves got what proved to be the game -winner -- New Hampshire scored its third goal with eight seconds to play -- with 13:56 to play when Tim Maycock, showing amazing poise for a freshman, toyed with Spinelli for a bit, then dished off to Tony Bussard, who was alone and pounded the ball home for a 4-2 lead. "I didn't want to miss that one," said Bussard, who was named tournament MVP on offense. "haycock made me look real good on that one." Ziemer was able to get his entire roster in the game, including backup keeper Steve Christensen, a senior. "They all can say they played in a national championship game," said Ziemer. "This team is 21 players deep and I wanted them to all experience this." Bussard, Boone, Bernard and Smith were all named to the all - tournament team. The Seawolves fell behind at halftime, 2-1, with the normally dependable defense having to take the large share of the blame. In an attempt to clear a ball from its own end, the Seawolves played a lazy ball to open space. 1,++„• //„n,n,. ,.-- /.,..11 ............. ,.1 1_4-..,.1 1 11 /1 n i)nn11 ` SONOMA STATE: Seawolves win NCAA Page 3 of 4 Southern New Hampshire forward Mounir Tajiou alertly ran it down and dished it off to teammate Anthony Augustine, who slid it past a diving Bernard in the 15th minute. "They had miss -hit earlier, but we know how good they are," said Tajiou. "We figured they wouldn't do it again." The Seawolves had plenty of chances throughout the half, but for the most part were unable to put balls on frame and didn't really test Spinelli, who had looked tentative in Friday's win over Mercyhurst. SSU finally squared the match with 10:20 left in the first half when Bussard headed a ball to Maycock. He headed it down to the feet of Coyne, who volleyed it past Spinelli from close range. But with the Seawolves still celebrating their success, the Penmen moved the ball downfield in a hurry, seemingly catching SSU off guard. Clint Borrill played a long ball to the top of the SSU box, with Tajiou getting his head on it and redirecting the ball to the left of Bernard. "I don't think he had any idea where it was going," said Bernard. "We shouldn't have let him get a head on it, anyway." SSU dominated play most of the half, although an excess of fouls called against both sides by Hubbard served to slow things down. . Boone and Bussard were apparently dragged down in the penalty box with no fouls called. Spinelli received a yellow card that could have been a red with 22 minutes left before halftime when he fielded a ball outside the box. The Seawolves got a free kick and almost scored during a scramble in front of the net. Southern New Hampshire, unlike its patient game Friday, went to more longballs in an effort to keep the SSU defense guessing. At least twice, the strategy worked. For the most part, the Seawolves' best chances resulted in balls shoved wide or over the net. SSU outshot the Penmen in the first half, 10-6, with Spinelli credited with two saves and Bernard none. A "welcome home" party is tentatively schedule for sometime during the 10 o'clock hour this morning at the loading dock near the quad on the SSU campus. Email story I Print story I Subscribe to paper I News I Business I Sports I Opinion I Classified Page 1 of 2 Hauff, Judy From: Dettling, Troy Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 3:31 PM To: Beardsley, Ellen; Hauff, Judy Subject: FW: Sonoma State Soccer! Importance: High -----Original Message ----- From: David-Becker[mailto:DBecker@Officedepot.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 3:05 PM To: Vin Hoagland (E-mail); Mike & Janice Eunice (E-mail); Jake Mackenzie (E-mail) Subject: FW: Sonoma State Soccer! From: Marcus Ziemer [mailto:ziemer@sonoma.edu] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 11:01 PM To: Recipient List Suppressed Subject: Sonoma State Soccer! Dear Sonoma State Soccer Supporter, The SSU Men's soccer team is heading to Virginia Beach, VA for the final four. We play Central Arkansas on Friday, December 6 at 11:30am Pacific Time. The game will be broadcast on the web at http://www.golivesports.com/ Thanks for your support, Marcus Ziemer NCAADivision II Men's Soccer Championship Friday, December 6, 12/4/2002 Page 2 of 2 11:30am Pacific Time Sonoma State University Seawolves VS. Univ. of Central Arkansas Bears Webcast Live from Virginia Beach, VA on GoLiveS ports. com 12/4/2002 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship Sonoma State University Seawolves vs. Univ. of Central Arkansas Bears Webcast Live from Virginia Beach, VA on GoLiveS ports. com Friday, December 6t" at 11:30 AM Sunday, December 8t" at 9:00 AM (if necessary) Sponsored by: Sports City Indoor Soccer Kappa T&B Sports Kombatsoccer.com Soccer Inc. Soccer & Sports Bio Z Soccer -Camps ATT105009 *** Go Seawolves *** Go Seawolves *** Go Seawolves *** Go Seawolves *** Go Seawolves *** Marcus Ziemer Sonoma State University Men's Soccer coach ziemer@sonoma.edu 1801 E. cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707/664-2614 (o) 707/664-4104 (fax) web: www.sonomastatesoccer.com Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-264 Honoring the SONOMA STATE UNIVERSIT SOCCERTEAM� for ADVANCEMENT to the FINAL FOUR inJ-the NCAA PLAY-OFFS CONGRATULATIONS We salute your tr endous accomplishment! Duly and Regularly Adopted by the Ci Council of the City of Rohnert Park this I0"' day of December. 2002 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Armando F. Flores, Mayor ATTEST: Joseph D. Netter, CjKy Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 265 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Commending 'and Honoring EAGLE SCOUT MICHAL TERRY WHEREAS, Michal Terry of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 431 will be installed as Eagle Scout, in a Court of Honor to be held Sunday, December 15, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cotati Veterans' Memorial Building; and WHEREAS, this young man has invested numerous long hours of work to achieve the status of Eagle Scout. He completed the ranks of Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, Id Class, Star, and Life - mastering new skills at each level; he earned at least 22 merit badges in addition to completing his Eagle project which required more than 70 hours of work and a comprehensive report; and WHEREAS, Michal Terry is worthy of Council recognition for his outstanding achievements. NOW1 THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that we hereby commend and honor Eagle Scout Michal Terry and applaud his parents, scoutmasters, and all others who have offered their help and guidance over the ears. � Y BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that an appropriately prepared copy of this Resolution be provided to Eagle Scout Terry. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10'b day of December, 2002. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Armando Flores, Mayor Contact: Fred / Kay Terry Phone: (707) 584-9351 Email: Tenry5lm@aol.com Date: 15 December 2002 Time: 2:00 Cotati gets Building eG tst RSVP by 2002 T Resolution No. 2002-266 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Honoring AMERICA'S KOREAN WAR VETERANS WHEREAS, 1.8 million American service members defended freedom in the Korean War; and WHEREAS, over 37,000 American service members lost their lives in this war; and WHEREAS, when the shooting stopped at 10:00 p.m. July 27, 1953, the United States and Republic of Korea Armed Forces, together with those of the 20 nations who joined them in the fierce, three- year Korean War, stood victorious over communist aggression at the 38 h Parallel; and WHEREAS, many service members suffered under some of the most adverse circumstances ever seen in any armed conflict; yet their heroic deeds and sacrifices went unsung and remain unappreciated by the public at large even today. WHEREAS, Congress has asked the Secretary of Defense to lead the United States 50`h Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War to thank those Americans who served in that conflict. Congress has also requested that men and women across our land join at federal, state, and local levels to commemorate the Korean War. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of those who fought for freedom and asks our citizens to Pause to Remember the service members of Korean War. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this I e day of December, 2002. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk �°�• DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NOV VTV fiM�ERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE 1213 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY ARLINGTON VA 22202-4313 - RC►HNERT PARK REPLYTO 15 October 2002 ATTENTION OF nt C ^ ? r 1 The Honorable Armando F. Flores Mayor, City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Mayor Flores, (',F_`�11} I�2-10-C7o� COPY TUI COPY TO. - We 0: We solicit your leadership and commitment to the Nation's effort to reach out to the Korean War veterans and their families, or next of kin, as we enter the 50th Anniversary year of the Korean War Armistice. When the shooting stopped at 10:00 p.m. on July 27, 1953, the United States and Republic of Korea Armed Forces, together with those of the 20 nations who joined them in the fierce, three-year Korean War, stood victorious over communist aggression at the 38th Parallel. We ask America to "Pause to Remember" the Korean War and the Korean War veterans during the next year. Congress asked the Secretary of Defense to lead the United States of America's 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War. The purpose of the Commemoration is to thank and honor the 1.8 million American service members who defended freedom for Korea and the Free World; to pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions of their families and Americans on the.home front, as well as those of our allies in the Korean War; and to provide the American people a clear understanding and appreciation of the lessons and history of the Korean War. The men and women who served in Korea suffered under some of the most adverse circumstances ever seen in any armed conflict. Yet their heroic deeds and sacrifices went largely unsung and remain unappreciated by the public at large. When those defenders of Freedom came home, they had no ticker -tape parades down Main Street, USA. All too frequently, the Korean War veteran encountered indifference, at best. Many veterans were denied membership in some veterans service organizations, and most had difficulty securing even the token benefits afforded other American combat veterans. Some even endured the scorn of their fellow countrymen who knew little of what the Korean War veterans had endured and the importance of their defeat of communist aggression. For the families of the nearly 37,000 Americans who lost their lives in Korea, bereavement and remembrance were mostly private affairs. America was focused on the efforts to rebuild the nation's economy and recover from the privations of World War II. It is time for the Nation to "Pause to Remember" the Korean War and do justice to the veterans and their families. Congress authorized the Secretary of Defense to coordinate, support and. facilitate programs and activities of the federal, state and local governments and other persons to commemorate the Korean War. Printed on ® Recycled Paper i We have solicited partnerships with more than 10,500 Commemoration Partners across this land. Several of those Partners are likely located in your community, and may have already conducted some commemoration activities. We are asking them to make contact with you that they might join in a coalition effortto further the cause of this Commemoration. Korean War veterans are still serving their country — in the Congress, on city councils or county commissions, in the arts, the media, and many other public sectors. You may very well have Korean War veterans and their families or next of kin in your community, and as the Mayor, you have the greatest potential to identify your local area veterans and communicate the Nation's gratitude for their tremendous service and sacrifices on behalf of Freedom and Democracy. There are many ways this can be done effectively. We have listed some ideas in the enclosed information. Perhaps you have already participated during the first two years of the Commemoration, in the expression of your community's gratitude for the service rendered by your Korean War veterans. I ask you to re -double that effort that, finally, this Nation might give our veterans the "welcome home" they have been denied these 50 years. We at America's Korean War Commemoration Committee stand ready to assist you in any way we can. I invite you to review the enclosed information and to visit our website at www.korea50.mil for more information about the Commemoration. You can reach our office at 1-866-KOREA50 (567-3250) to discuss your ideas, make suggestions or seek clarification. We look forward to your success in this worthy cause. Very Respectfully, Nels Running Major General, USAF (Ret) Executive Director Re,,sv L . t�o , 20o Z • 2(o7 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Department: Engineering City Clerk Use Only Meeting Date Held Until Submitted by: Richard F. Pedroncelli 12/10/02 Engineering Technician Agenda Item No. Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: Resolution Accepting Date of Council Action: Easement Deed from Benson Investments, Inc. & Authorizing City Manager to sign certificate of Acceptance (APN 047-500- Deadline Date for 016) Council Action: / Summary: The Wolf Den Plaza development project located at E. Cotati Ave and Bodway Pkwy (1706-1716 E. Cotati Ave.) is granting the City of Rohnert Park a 7 -foot Public Sidewalk and Storm Drain Easement. The easement will allow the general public to benefit from the use of the proposed sidewalk and the city to maintain an existing storm drain both of which are on private property. Refer to the plat attached to the deed for graphic depiction of the easement. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: gConsent Item () Regular Item WApproval () Public Hearing Required () Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment () Policy Determination by Council O City Comments: 0V 1 City Manager's Signature: �� Date: � � f RESOLUTION NO. 2002-267 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED FROM BENSON INVESTMENTS, INC. AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE (APN 047-500-016) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, that the Easement Deed from Benson Investments, Inc., a California Corporation, is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park the Easement Deed from Benson Investments, Inc. for Public Sidewalk and Storm Drain Purposes.- DULY urposes: DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10TH day of December, 2002. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 6750 COMMERCE BOULEVARD ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 EASEMENT DEED BENSON INVESTMENTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, GRANTS TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK; A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, A 7 -foot Public Sidewalk and Storm Drain Easement situated in the City of Rohnert Park, County of Sonoma, State of California, with the right of immediate entry and continued possession for the construction, improvement, maintenance,. repairs, operation and replacement as described on EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED. A.P.N. 047-500-016 Date 11 --R-7 .2009 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Sona rn0l. By: NOTARY PUBLIC CERTIFICATE On c12iY1 21 �dba ,before me, 1 J&J - to RLs-e l-fAaj personally appeared o 6&r+ C kyw—V S 1 &i SdYI 'personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persorrN whose name( is/ate subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged tome that he/shefthey executed the same in his/hen4heir authorized capacityties), and that by his/hen4hoir signatures) on the instrument the persor*), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. NATALIE ROSENTHALCom. # 179123 'A WITNESS my hand a official seal. NOTARY PUBLIC - ALLIMRNIA Y' Sonoma County T 0 4&�g My Comm. Expim Oct. 6, 4001 br-,TM G;Qjj Whi CODE SECTION 6103. CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed herein is hereby accepted by order of the Council of the City of Rohnert Park pursuant to Council Resolution/Ordinance No. dated By: _ and grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. Dated: \\BHSERV\Company\OFFICE\Easement\02\046\Public Sidewalk & Storm Drain Ol.wpd CITY OF ROHNERT PARK A Municipal Corporation EXHIBIT "A" BENSON INVESTMENTS, INC. TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK LEGAL DESCRIPTION PUBLIC SIDERALKAND STORM DRAIN EASEMENT Lot 4, Rohnert Park Parcel Map No. 171 PREPARED NOVEMBER 21, 2002 Being a portion of the lands of Benson Investments, Inc. as recorded in Document No. 2002100413, Official Records of Sonoma County Records, and being more particularly described as follows: A 7 -foot Public Sidewalk and Storm Drain Easement along Bodway Parkway in the City of Rohnert Park, County of Sonoma, State of California, being a portion of Lot 4 as shown and designated upon that certain map entitled "Rohnert Park Parcel Map No. 171" filed June 20, 2002, in Book 635 of Maps, Pages 37-38, Sonoma County Records, and being more particularly described as follows: The westerly 7 feet of said Lot 4, being a Public Easement for Sidewalk and Storm Drain. Containing 2,413 square feet. APN 047-500-016 Legal Description Prepared by Baechtel Hudis Inc. By 11/21/02 Gordon Baechtel, R.C.E. 20160 Date My license expires 09/30/05. OQROFESS/04 QON B No. C 20160 r * Exp. 09/30/06 Cry11. �TFOF CALIF \\BHSERV\Company\OFFICE\Easement\02\046\Public Sidewalk & Storm Drain 0l.wpd 60' 1 40 RA TTO n DOC. NO. 01-0804-9J �I LOT 1, PM 141 484 MAPS 32 27 S 89'41'05" W 230.00' — 20 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — IN I PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR �p INGRESS & EGRESS 0I n O Q r IM wI� IIw 1-0TAPM171 a - I I� 635 MAPS 37 00 of OI 7.0' PUBLIC SIDEWALK & PUBLIC STORM DRAIN 40' I EASEMENT o O II O I 000) Lo It II O O I II _ MAURICE AVE O" E � p=07'33'40 N 81-46'45 ' L=39.59' 50.00' �o R=300.00' L=01"20'35" R=1000.00' L=23.44' .ol 0 60 rronouir cr'Al C7 TE EASEMENT FOR $ J I pRIVA & EGRESS INGRESS 219 61 46' 45" E 13.00' 1I N 81 1 N 80'26'10" E (R) 40.00' PREPARED BY: B AE C H T E L H U D I S� 2360 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE SANTA ROSA, CALIF. 95403 CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS & PLANNERS (707) 542-8795 Res'01. No . zoaz. &S CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Department: Engineering City Clerk Use Only Meeting Date Held Until Submitted by: Matt Townsend 12/10/2002 Engineering Agenda Item No. Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: Accepting Completion and Date of Council Action: Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion, Rohnert Park Community Library, Project No. 1999-04 Deadline Date for Council Action: / Summary: The Contractor, Nordby Construction, has substantially completed the construction of Rohnert Park Community Library. The City Engineer recommends that Council accept the work at this time, and direct him to file the Notice of Completion. Upon expiration of the allotted time for liens to be filed (30 days) and the completion of the final items of corrective work, the final retention will be paid to the contractor. This project constructed a 24,000 sq. ft. community library. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: 'Consent Item O Regular Item Approval () Public Hearing Required O Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment () Policy Determination by Council O City Comments: \o'V Y City Manager's Signature: Date: r' RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 268 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION ROHNERT PARK CO LIBRARY PROJECT NO. 1999-04 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, that WHEREAS, the City Engineer of said City has filed with the Clerk of said City his Engineer's Certificate as to the completion of all of the work provided to be done under and pursuant to the contract between said City and Nordby Construction, dated June 15, 2001, and WHEREAS, it appears to the satisfaction of this Council that said work under ' said contract has been substantially completed and done as provided in said contract and the plans and specifications therein referred to. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows_ 1. That acceptance of said work be, and it is hereby made and ordered accepted. 2. That the City Engineer is directed to execute and file for record with the County Recorder of the County of Sonoma, Notice of Completion thereof, pursuant to Section 3093 of the Civil Code of the State of California. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2002. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor RESOLUTION 2002-268 ACCEPTING COMPLETION & AUTHORIZING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PROJECT NO. 1999-04 ITEM TO FOLLOW RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 269 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF Joseph T. Jackson [Police Complaint] BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that that Claim for alleged damages dated October 31, 2002 and received October 31, 2002 is hereby rejected. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this I Wh day of December, 2002. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk SPRUCESIDE LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL 3200 GEARY BOULEVARD, 2"1FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO; CALIFORNIA 94118 ORIGINAL Tel: (415) 379-3729 • (415) 646-0426 Fax: (415) 379-3773 ' n�ulea!✓a �xactice �n ✓l., State 7 v%�w �f/ar/gr� .i�YQ/II2LLCd ✓ll �xCYCiLCe "K. ✓he October 31, 2002 Joseph Netter Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park/City Manager ROHNERT PARK CITY HALL 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 RECEIVED ,��/%iut7r. ✓1� �e�� . OCT 3 1 2002 Q(-1907 -I996) CITY OF ROHNERT PARK VIA CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL AND PERSONAL SERVICE Cert.#70010320000348693116 Re: Government Tort Claim of JOSEPH T. JACKSON, against the City of Rohnert Park, for Incident of May 4, 2001 Dear Mr. Netter: On behalf of my client, JOSEPH T. JACKSON,' pursuant to the California Tort Claims Act, Cal. Gov't Code §900 et seq., I hereby make a claim against,the City of Rohnert Park for the incident of May 4, 2002, involving Mr. Jackson's warrant -less false arrest at gun -point by Palo Alto Police Department Officers at or near 555 Bryant Street in the City of Palo Alto, California, at the request and direction of Detective Don Wagner of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety/Police Department, and the subsequent re -arrest of Mr. Jackson by Detective Wagner at the Palo Alto Police Station. Please also be advised, that pursuant to Nelson v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Cal.App. Dist.2 05/25/2001) 89 Cal.AppAth 565, 107 Cal.Rptr.2d 469, Cal. Gov't Code §§34090.63 and 26202.64, and Penal Code §135, in order to ' Date of birth 1/12/43; 304 Grand Avenue, Suite 211, South San Francisco, CA 94080; (650) 588-1168. 2 The warrant -less arrest was made by the Palo Alto Police Dept. based upon the false representation of Detective Don Wagner to the effect that there then existed an outstanding warrant for Mr. Jackson. s Cal. Gov't Code §34090.6 provides: (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 34090, the head of a department of a city, county, or city and county, public safety communications center, or the head of a special district, a#er one year, may destroy recordings of routine video monitoring, and after 100 days may destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by the department or the special district. This destruction shall be approved by the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney shall be obtained. In the event that the recordings are evidence in any claim filed or any pending Joseph Netter Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park/City Manager October 31, 2002 Page 2 maintain evidence for a lawsuit by Mr. Jackson against the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety/Police Department, please locate, maintain and preserve all items of evidence relevant to this case; especially audio tapes of Public Safety/Police Department's radio communications, PVS video tapes from all of the patrol vehicles at the scene of, or otherwise involved in, the incident complained of in this case, and all other real evidence, showing and/or relating to the events of May 4, 2002 complained of herein. On May 4, 2002, JOSEPH T. JACKSON, was arrested at gun -point by a number of Palo Alto Police Department Officers, at the request and direction of Detective Don Wagner of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety/Police Department, for an alleged violation of Cal. Pen. Code § 187- Homicide, which occurred on July 28, 1981 in the City of Rohnert Park; nearly 21 years earlier. Detective Don Wagner obtained the compliance of the Palo Alto Police Department in arresting Mr. Jackson by allegedly falsely asserting that there then existed a warrant for Mr. Jackson's arrest on the stated charge. However, no warrant for Mr. Jackson's arrest has ever been issued in connection with the underlying criminal investigation of the 21 year-old murder case. Mr. Jackson, at the specific direction of Detective Wagner, was arrested by Palo Alto Police, including a Sergeant Ryan (first name and badge number currently unknown), and taken to the Palo Alto Police Department where Mr. Jackson was falsely imprisoned for approximately 5 hours until Detective Wagner arrived. Thereafter, Detective Wagner engaged in an extremely hostile interrogation of Mr. Jackson, following which Det. Wagner formally arrested Mr. Jackson for murder and then transported Mr. Jackson to the Sonoma County litigation, they shall be preserved until pending litigation is resolved. (b) For purposes of this section, "recordings of telephone and radio communications" means the routine daily taping and recording of telephone communications to and from a city, county, city and county, or special district, department, and all radio communications relating to the operations of the departments or special districts. (c) For purposes of this section, "routine video monitoring" means videotaping by a video or electronic imaging system designed to record the regular and ongoing operations of the departments or districts described in subdivision (a), including mobile in -car video systems, jail observation and monitoring systems, and building security taping systems. 4 Cal. Gov't Code § 26202.6 provides: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 26202, 26205,and 26205. 1, the head of a department of a city, county, or city and county, public safety communications center, or the head of a special district after 100 days may destroy recordings of telephone and radio communications maintained by the department or the special district. Such destruction shall be approved by the legislative body and the written consent of the agency attorney shall be obtained. In the event that such recordings are evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation, such recordings shall be preserved until pending litigation is resolved. For purposes of this section, "recordings of telephone and radio communications" means the routine daily taping and recording of telephone communications to and from a city, county, city and county, or special district department and all radio communications relating to the operations of such departments or special district. Joseph Netter Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park/City Manager October 31, 2002 Page 3 Jail. Detective Wagner also illegally confiscated Mr. Jackson's "author's copy" of a novel Mr. Jackson had recently published. When Mr. Jackson was eventually arraigned the Sonoma County District Attorney's office refused to file charges citing the utter lack of any new evidence in the 21 year-old murder case. Accordingly, pursuant to the California Tort Claims Act, Cal. Gov't Code §900 et seq., on behalf of my client, JOSEPH T. JACKSON, I hereby make a claim for damages against the City of Rohnert Park for assault, battery, false arrest/false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, theft/conversion, violation of Cal. Civil Code §52.1, and trespass to personalty. If this claim is not settled, Mr. Jackson will file a lawsuit in a California Superior Court or a United States District Court in an amount in excess of $25,000.00. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact met at your convenience. In addition, please address all correspondences regarding this matter to me at the address shown above. Pe6ol.tJv. Zoo Z - 2'70 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK rnTTNCYY. AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Department: Finance Submitted By: Deborah Lauchner Finance Services Manager Title: Resolution of the Council of the City of Rohnert Park Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks From December 9, 2002 through January 13, 2003 And Bring Forward for Approval on January 14, 2003 Requested Council Action: Resolution * "City Clerk Use Only*** Meetin Date Held Until 12/10 01 Item No. Date of Action: Deadline Date for: Council Action: Summary: The City of Rohnert Park is obligated to make timely payments for products purchased and services rendered. The Council approves these payments at their regularly scheduled meetings, twice a month. With the cancellation of the Council Meeting set for December 24, 2002, these payments cannot be made timely. This resolution will allow the Finance Department to release checks for purchases and services rendered from December 9, 2002 through January 13, 2003 and bring forward the approval at the next regular meeting on January 14, 2003. CITY MAN GER'S RECOMMENDATION: (X) Consent Item pproval ( } Public Hearing Required ( Not Recommended ( ) Submitted with Comment ( ) Policy Determination by Council ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: TN_h•\ahellc\rnnnril avenrla )-Regular Time City Clerk Use Only Council Action Vote: f e RESOLUTION NO. 2002-270 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARR . AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE CHECKS FROM DECEMBER 9, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2003 AND BRING FORWARD FOR APPROVAL ON JANUARY 14, 2003 WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Rohnert Park has decided to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting set for December 24, 2002; and, WHEREAS, The City of Rohnert Park is obligated to make payments for purchases and services rendered in a timely manner; and, WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Rohnert Park approves these payments at their regularly scheduled meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it, does hereby authorize the Finance Department to release checks from December 9, 2002 through January 13, 2003 and bring forward the information for approval at the next scheduled meeting on January 14, 2003. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2002. ATTEST ---------------------- Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -------------------------- Mayor RESOLUTION NO. 2002-271 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DECLARING RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION AND MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, that: WHEREAS, a Consolidated General Election and Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Rohnert Park on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, as required by law; and WHEREAS, it appears that notice of said election was duly and legally given, that voting precincts were properly established, that election officers were appointed and election supplies furnished, that in all respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed and the returns thereof made, determined and declared in the time, form and manner as required by the General Laws of the State providing for and regulating municipal elections in said City; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Rohnert Park met at the regular meeting place of said Council on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 to review and adopt the canvass of the returns of said election and install the newly elected officers; and WHEREAS, said canvass was duly completed and the results thereof are as hereinafter set forth. 1. That said consolidated general election and municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Rohnert Park, County of Sonoma, State of California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 in the time and in the form and manner as required by law. 2. That a canvass of the votes cast in said City for the office of City Council was duly performed by the Office of the Sonoma County Clerk and Registrar of Voters in accordance with law and transmittal for same constituting certification of the Official Canvass for adoption by the governing body of the City of Rohnert Park was received by the -City on November 25, 2002. 3. That the total number of votes cast in said City of Rohnert Park at said election was 10,415 (includes 4,294 absentee votes). 4. That the names of the persons voted for, the number of votes received by each said persons in said precincts, together with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire city, are as set. forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by reference incorporated herein, being a Statement of the Votes by Eeve T. Lewis, Sonoma County Clerk and Registrar of Voters. That at said consolidated general election and municipal election held in the City of Rohnert Park on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, the following persons were elected to the following offices, respectively: Armando F. Flores, Greg Nordin and Amie L. Spradlin were elected as members of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park for the tern of four (4) years, from and after Tuesday, December 10, 2002 and until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. 6. That the City Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park is hereby directed to fill out, execute and deliver to each of the persons elected a Certificate of Election signed by him and duly authenticated. He shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California. City of Rohnert Park Resolution No. 2002-271 (Page 2 of 2) 7. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure S was presented to the voters of the City to determine whether it should be passed, with the Measure stating as follows: "Shall a tax be imposed on telephone communications and video services at the rate of 4% for residential users and 6%,for commercial users beginning on January 1, 20037 8. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure S presented to the voters of the City at its consolidated general election and municipal election on November 5, 2002 was not approved and not passed by the voters by the following results: NO 7,777 and YES 2,079 ; and that the results are hereby approved and adopted. 9. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure T was presented to the voters of the City to determine whether it should be passed, with said Measure stating as follows: "Shall the Transient Occupancy Tax paid by hotel and motel guests in Rohnert Park be increased to 12% commencing on December 1, 2002?" 10. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure T presented to the voters of the City at its consolidated general election and municipal election on November 5, 2002 was approved and passed by the voters by the following results: NO 4,022 and YES 5,824 ; and that the results are hereby approved and adopted. 11. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure U was presented to the voters of the City to determine whether it should be passed, with said Measure stating as follows: "Shall the increases in the Business License Tax - that have been paid by certain businesses in Rohnert Park since 1992 and not increased since then - remain in effect? 12. That the City of Rohnert Park Measure U presented to the voters of the City at its consolidated general election and municipal election on November 5, 2002 was approved and passed by the voters by the following results: NO 3,300 and YES 6,445 ; and that the results are hereby approved and adopted. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2002 ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk Approved as to form: City Attor ey JH -h:121002 Resolution Declaring Results of Election CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor EEVE T. LEWIS COUNTY CLERK -RECORDER -ASSESSOR REGISTRAR OF VOTERS EX -OFFICIO CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/ PUBLIC GUARDIAN/ PUBLIC CONSERVATOR PE.C'F.1VE.D DATE: TO: FROM: RE: NOV 2 5 2002 CITY OF SOF-NERT PARY' NOVEMBER 21, 2G.,_ JURISDICTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION EEVE T. LEWIS, SONOMA COUNTY CLERK & REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICL4L STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST Enclosed please find the Official Statement of Votes Cast for your jurisdiction's contest(s) voted upon at the November 5, 2002 Consolidated General Election. This transmittal constitutes certification of the Official Canvass for adoption by your jurisdiction's governing body. Copies of the Statement of Votes Cast will be available for sale in our office. Copies include all contests which were on the ballot November 5, 2002. As we are not able to break out individual jurisdictions, you may wish to consider making copies of the enclosed certification available to your candidates and/or interested citizens. Also enclosed, for School and Special Districts are the Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office for newly elected board members. Elective officers, elected or appointed pursuant to E. C. §10554 and Ed. C. §5017, take office at noon on the first Friday in December (December 6, 2002) next following the general district election. Elective Members of the County Board of Education elected or appointed pursuant to Ed. C. §1007, take office on the last Friday in November subsequent to their election (November 29, 2002). Prior to taking office, each elective officer shall take the official oath and execute any bond required by the principal. act. Please send a signed copy of the Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office to the Registrar of Voters Office, P. O. Box 11485, Santa Rosa, CA 95406. Should you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact Janice Atkinson, Assistant Registrar of Voters, at 565-6814 or Debra Russotti, Election Services Supervisor, at 565-6809. STATEMENT OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002 COUNTY OF SONOMA STATE OF CALIFORNIA STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )ss. COUNTY OF SONOMA ) I, EEVE T. LEWIS, COUNTY CLERK of said county, do hereby certify the following to be a true and correct copy of the Statement of the Votes Cast at the CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION held on November 5, 2002, for the candidates and measures herein set forth. Witness my han ficial seal this 21't day of November, 2002. , ��PA of `oma EEVE T. 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'.6121 MA 1261 4489 3403 2343 '3726 Absentee Totals., t„ a 17818 ' 4294 24.1 818 3288 - 242.1=1679 ' ' 2719 1340 Grand Totals 17818, 10415 68.5 2079 7777 5824 4022 6445 '. 3306 ��? ` W q� CITY OF ROHNERTPARK �n,T I171xXwwTT nnA,rr,rrccTnN TTF.M TRANWITTAL REPORT l,V1V11V1U1\11 1 LL' V LL%YJL 1-- Department: —==.Department: Administration/City Manager's Office �Submitted-By: Steve Donley, Assistant Executive Director Agenda Title: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement With Economics Research Associates for the Design and Development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan .1_ ***City Clerk Use Only*** Meeting Date Held Until 12/10/02 Item No. Deadline Date for: Council Action: a1-- T_'.. ,.,.,.+:. •o n;—t— to 6-VPl,11tP A Requested Council Action: Motion to Approve tcesoiuuun /-w/- — _ auuivlu-15 �_� ��• _____ __ __ _ professional services agreement with Economics Research Associates for the design and development of an economic development strategic plan in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Summary: At the June 11, 2001 City Council/Community Development Commission meeting, the Commission approved the solicitation of a request for proposals (RFP) for the design and development of an economic development strategic plan. When the Community Development Commission's.FY 02-03 budget was adopted, funding was allocated for the plan with a cost estimate of $50,000 - $75,000. On September 6, 2002, six RFP responses were received with cost of services ranging from a low of $60,000 to a high of $100,000. The City Council Economic Development Subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak-Martinez met on October 29, 2002, and narrowed the original six responses to the top three proposals. On November 21, 2002, the Economic Development Subcommittee held interviews with the three finalists and determined Economics Research Associates to be the most qualified firm for the design and development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. In summary, the Economic Development Strategic Plan would contain the following elements: • Business Attraction Strategies and Measurement Indices • Business Retention Strategies and Measurement Indices • Tourism Development Strategies and Measurement Indices The plan will take five months to develop and a draft plan will be presented for the Commission's review prior to adoption. Attached as "Exhibit A" to this report is a detailed description of the Economics Research Associates scope of work and compensation. The total cost for Economics Research Associates to develop the plan is $60,000. These costs are budgeted in the FY 02-03 Community Development Commission budget. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: (X) Consent Item () Regular Time Approval () Public Hearing Required of Recommended () Submitted with Comment �oti () Policy Determination by Council () City Comments: City Manager's Signature:Date: agenda transmittal RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN TO ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission desires to implement an Economic Development Strategic Plan to enhance economic development efforts; WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategic Plan will provide the Community Development Commission with detailed studies and analyses to assist the Commission's efforts on attracting new business, expanding existing business, and creating quality employment opportunities within the Redevelopment Project Area; WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals of six firms, Economics Research Associates have been deemed to best meet the criteria of the Community Development Commission requirements for the design and development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park authorizes the Executive Director to execute a contract with Economics Research Associates for the design and development of an economic development strategic plan in an amount not to exceed $60,000. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2002. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Chairman ATTEST: Deputy Secretary EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF WORK AND SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE A well -crafted Economic Development Strategic Plan will guide Rohnert Park to the next level in terms of tax collection per resident, number of jobs and average income. ERA proposes to prepare that Economic Development Strategic Plan. Our approach is to initially divide the assignment into three sets of market related economic development opportunities and to assign one senior level staff to lead the analysis of each set. The staff assignment would be based upon relevancy of experience, and each will be responsible for retention, expansion, attraction strategies and measurement indices within his market sector. A. Resident Based Commercial Sector Like all California cities, sales tax is an important source of revenue for the City of Rohnert Park. A solid commercial development strategy will increase the City's sales tax collection over time. ERA will perform the following tasks to analyze and recommend strategies within this sector: Interview economic development personnel to understand previous commercial development strategies and to assess their effectiveness. 2. Interview up to 12 key stakeholders within the retail sector, including major retailers, property owners, Chamber of Commerce members/staff, Community Development staff and commercial real estate brokers to develop an in-depth understanding of the city's competitive retail environment, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. 3. Inspect the key retail districts and establishments within the city and within neighboring cities that compete for retail sales and sales tax revenue. 4. Review the City General Plan land use policies to ensure that only the strategies that are consistent with its intent are recommended. 5. Review available taxable sales information for Rohnert Park, competing cities and Sonoma County to understand emerging trends. 6. Prepare regional retail market demand evaluation — considering population growth, income changes, job growth, emerging regional competition and national retail trends — to provide the market foundation for a set of retail development strategies. 7. Because of the sales tax contribution of the automotive sector, review dealership locations and strategies available to Rohnert Park in this sector. 8. Recommend a set of retail retention, expansion and/or attraction strategies for Rohnert Park that address type of retail, appropriate retailers, land area needed, preferred location and supporting actions or investments needed. 9. Recommend strategies that can be used to mitigate the negative impacts of aging and under -maintained commercial properties. 10. Make specific recommendation for specific subareas of the city. (For example, the strategies could include recruit of specific tenants for specific sites or changing the focus of retailers in specific districts to better respond to new market area demographics.) 11. Recommend measurement indices to track future performance. (Some of the indices that ERA has used in the past include city sales as percentage of county sales, per capita sales relative to similar or neighboring cities, rate of sales tax growth and new major retailers attracted.) B. Business or Industrial Sector ERA will perform the following tasks to analyze and recommend strategies within this sector: 1. Conduct an external economic assessment in order to understand how Rohnert Park's economy is interrelated with national and regional activity and trends, opportunities and constraints. 2. Describe the regional economy based on secondary data sources in terms of industry profiles, targeted clusters, business start-ups, small-business loan origination, employment lands, workforce characteristics, and demographic trends and summarize what the information means for Rohnert Park's economic development. 3. Conduct an internal economic assessment of local activity and trends, strengths and weaknesses by interviewing up to 20 individuals representing government agencies, major employers, older companies, business associations, local start-up companies, work force training providers, community-based organizations, utility providers, financiers, commercial and industrial brokers, developers, education leaders, labor unions, international trade organizations, etc. 4. Review the growth of businesses within Rohnert Park by industry sector. (We are assuming that the City will be able to provide business data by industry and employment size categories based on business license data or some other reliable source for two selected years.) 5. Analyze Rohnert Park's current and future labor market, including demographic characteristics, education levels, available skill sets, readiness to compete for targeted high -paying jobs and additional training programs needed. 6. Analyze selected real estate data, compared to the county as a whole, such as building permit trends, commercial and industrial land inventory, rents, occupancy rates, etc. 7. Assess factors that influence corporate location decisions such as size and quality of labor force, space and land availability, access to financing, high technology infrastructure and quality of life attributes. 8. Identify inter -relationships between industries, such as the purchase of goods and services, and shared resources. 9. Identify local firms involved in international trade or services through regional -trade association membership lists and interview trade associations regarding opportunities for attracting international companies to Rohnert Park. 10. Based on the preceding analysis, identify industry clusters (including high-tech manufacturing and clean industries) that represent the greatest potential for business attraction based upon Rohnert Park's comparative advantage and overall economic impact on the community. 11. Identify land -use, infrastructure, workforce training and other significant requirements for these clusters. 12. Establish local economic indicators to track economic activity and to monitor economic development progress. C. Tourism Commercial Sector The tasks that ERA will perform in this sector include: 1. Interview up to a half dozen key tourism resource personnel to understand Rohnert Park's role in Sonoma County's tourism profile and to evaluate existing marketing strategies and partnerships. (These interviews are likely to be with management personnel at the Doubletree, organizers of the Green Music Festival, Chamber of Commerce staff, Countywide Tourism Council members and Sonoma State officials responsible for the new Green Music Center.) 2. Inspect Rohnert Park's existing tourism assets and attractions. 3. Review plans and development strategy for the Green Music Center. 4. Explore the idea of a tourism strategy based on arts and performing arts. 5. Evaluate how a food and wine strategy may or may not complement the Green Music Center. 6. Discuss ideas that would increase Rohnert Park's appeal for convention and conference delegates. 7. Recommend a tourism development strategy for Rohnert Park that includes new retail, restaurant, entertainment and hospitality businesses. 4 8. Recommend measurement indices to track future performance. (Some of the indices that ERA has used in the past include city transient occupancy tax as percentage of countywide tax, city per capita restaurant sales tax as compared to competing cities, rate of transient occupancy tax growth and new hotel, restaurant, art gallery and performance venue additions.) D. Citywide Economic Development Issues In addition to identifying strategies by the three sectors, some issues are more universal in nature and will apply across several sectors. ERA will address these issues as well: 1. Review the City's current entitlement process as compared to . that of neighboring cities. Topics include permit streamlining and one-stop permitting. 2. Identify Rohnert Park's distinctive advantages and suggest a marketing approach that is likely to be effective in attracting targeted industries or businesses. 3. Explore the issue of "Branding" to help convey a new identity for Rohnert Park. 4. Evaluate strategic partnership opportunities with Sonoma State University (i.e. business incubator programs, businesses that complement the new Green Music Center and other supportive businesses). 5. Assess the new opportunities created by infrastructure improvements (i.e. widening of US 101 and interchange upgrades). 6. Review all recommendations to ensure consistency with land use policies adopted in the City's General Plan. E. Final Strategic Plan 1. Prepare and submit draft plan (one camera-ready copy) that identifies strategies for each sector, citywide strategies that cut across sectors and measurement indices to track future performance. 2. Revise draft plan in accordance to City comments and suggestions and submit one camera- ready and ten bound copies of final plan. CITY 'RESPONSIBILITIES The above scope of work requires the following assistance from City staff: • Organize a tour of Rohnert Park. • Identify stakeholders or resource personnel whom ERA will interview and send introductory letter. . • Provide existing city data including a directory of businesses in the city. r I ERA MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL ERA's project team is identified below and detailed resumes of each are enclosed. • William "Bill" Lee — Overall Project Manager and Chief Analyst for Resident Commercial Sector • William `Bill" Anderson — Chief Analyst for Industry and Business Sector • Steven Spickard — Chief Analyst for the Tourism Sector • Nadine Fogarty — Research and Analysis Sujata Srivastava — Research and Analysis SCHEDULE ERA proposes a five-month schedule from receipt of executed contract to submission of draft plan. The final plan will be submitted within two weeks of ERA receiving comments on the draft. a COMPENSATION RATES AND CHARGES TOTAL COMPENSATION For the services described above, ERA proposes a fixed price contract of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000). This price includes the stakeholder interviews, the research and analysis, the strategies and measurement indices, the draft and final report and one presentation of findings and recommendations. ERA personnel will remain available for additional services on a time and expenses basis, should such services be required. HOURLY RATES William Lee $210 Steven Spickard $200 William Anderson $190 Linda Cheu $163 Nadine Forgarty - $120 Sujata Srivastava $114 EXPENSES Reimbursed at actual cost Reflections of 2002/Perspectives for 2003 I Z -10 -o-z l,alaz " Tempora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis " Times change and we change with them. Having reread my epic and wise pronouncements from the past 5 years , having taken to heart a local columnist's advice to be less of a camera hog in front of the Public Access TV cameras and having become a recent convert to the statement that "Brevity is the soul of wit", you will all be relieved to know that this evening's reflections and perspective should only take me a brief half of an hour- "just kidding "as a former councilmember with the initials DG used to say. And speaking of that where is Jim Reilly when I need him -I usually practice my longer words on him. Oh well -tempora mutantur and all that! Reflections on the Past Year No one knows what the future holds. We can speculate but we don't know. It is indeed on of the fascinations of Politics - how to deal with change whether it be the unexpected resignation of a long time council member such as Linda Spiro or the revised arithmetic of a 4 vote world. Let me just say now that that particular dust cloud has gone away that I still believe in utilizing the results of the last General Election to select council Replacements. Frankly all of the turbulence I predicted this time last year didn't come to pass in 2002. Accomplishments will be noted at their proper time later on. The Mayor led us well. Thank you Mayor Flores! The other three of us did just fine also. City Manager Netter and his management team have not had the easiest of times [ especially if you tune in to and believe what you read on Sterba�.com] but continue to serve the city well as do our staff in all branches of our government. City Attorney Strauss continues in her almost perpetual state of unflappability to render unto us wise counsel. As I transpose into Perspectives for Next Year, let me say that I am unrepentant in my belief and in my votes on the matter of opposing Bargaining Unit Salary Increases . Despite accusations of grandstanding with a safe vote, single handedly bringing this city to its fiscal knees and other heinous crimes, I stick to my guns in this , the most significant issue which confronted us this year and ,which I warned newcomers to this council would confront us us big-time in 2003. Perspective on the New Year I believe that our new Mayor will be Councilmember Vidak — Martinez. I believe that she will utilize the considerable authority vested in the Mayorship wisely and well. She did it before in in the year 2000. As she leads us into this `brave new world", we'll all of us , new councilmembers and old , be facing what will clearly be a critical juncture in the city's history. The constraints on water supply , waste water treatment capacity and other resources were not magically removed on the morning of November 6h when the face of the new council was revealed- soon confirmation of these results will be honoured in the manner most beloved of us elected officials — being seated up here! There are many tasks ahead in the world of political decision making. As my beach reading indicated [ Policy Paradox"] -politics involves seeking allies and organizing cooperation in order to compete with opponents AND cooperation ...is essential to power. Cooperation is also essential to survival of the community —that is the public interest we all of us need to protect and towards which we need to work. I `m saying to you that I will be here to work with this new council to serve the Public Interest. In Kauai last week at the inauguration of the Mayor and council, Barbara and I witnessed the procession with the ceremonial chant, the robes of the Royal Hawaiian societies, we listened, spellbound of course , to the perspectives rendered by the local electeds and finally we all joined hands as the entire audience sang "Hawaii Aloha". It was a touching display of community which takes place at all major events in Hawaii. I'm not suggesting that "Rohnert Park Aloha" nor yet "This Land is Our Land" be sung in such a fashion. I am suggesting that the Aloha spirit would help us all in these months ahead. The practical steps all lie ahead. Burns always had good words "But human bodies are sic fools for a' their colleges and schools That when nae real ills perplex them,they mak enow themsels to vex them" We're not fools , none of us . We have " real ills" to perplex us buliey are ones we can work together to solve. Good luck to us all in 2003! City of.Rohnert Park ACCOMPLISHMENTS/PROJECTS YEAR 2002 • Costco Project Completed - Store opened Sept. 2002 • Golf Course Renovations - South Course Complete North Course - Grow in Stage • New Library Project Complete - Open Jan. 2003 • Railroad Crossings Project Completed • Canon Manor Assessment District Formed for Improvements • Completion of 5 -Year CIP Program • City Hall Design - Complete • Negotiated Additional Sewer Capacity from City of Santa Rosa • Single Family Residential Meters - Implementation • Japanese Garden Completed • Initiated an Economic Development Committee • Initiated a New Recruit, Program for Public Safety Officers • Appointed Tom Bullard - Director of Public Safety • Approved Performing Arts Center - Reader Board Sign • Water & Sewer Rate Study Completed - Adjusted Rates • Successful in Court on Mobile Home Park Back Rent Issue a� • Approved a Mobile Home Park Overlay District • Successful in TOT Tax increase to 12% • Successful in Validation of Business License Tax • Penngrove Litigation Settlement • Settled Litigation on Housing Element • Approved Plan for "Public Facilities Financing Plan" - Hams Iii Assoc. • Consummated Sale of City Excess Parcels • Consummated Sale of Old Library Facility • Finalized Agreements with all Bargaining Units • Approved Cable TV Franchise Transfer - AT&T to Comcast • Rancho Feliz - Management Evaluation • Back-up Alarms - Ordinance Finalized • Approved Off -Leash Dog Program JDN/jh4i 121002 Acoomphshmeents Year 2002 7D /YRMA.t/DD ores FROM:Joe ,(ie tfe.r DATE: 12110 A, g PAGES INCLUDING v PAGE: FAX �k; ✓`y2 6 / 7 FAX #: PHONE #: THIS I City of Rohnert Park ACCOMPLISHMENTS/PROJECTS YEAR 2002 . Costco Project Completed - Store opened Sept. 2002 • Golf Course Renovations - South Course Complete North Course - Grow in Stage • New Library Project Complete - Open Jan. 2003 • Railroad Crossings Project Completed • Canon Manor Assessment District Formed for Improvements • Completion of 5 -Year CIP Program • City Hall Design - Complete • Negotiated Additional Sewer Capacity from City of Santa Rosa • Single Family Residential Meters - Implementation • Japanese Garden Completed • Initiated an Economic Development Committee • Initiated a New Recruit Program for Public Safety Officers • Appointed Tom Bullard - Director of Public Safety • Approved Performing Arts Center - Reader Board Sign • Water & Sewer Rate Study Completed - Adjusted Rates • Successful in Court on Mobile Home Park Back Rent Issue • Approved a Mobile Home Park Overlay District • Successful in TOT Tax increase to 12% • Successful in Validation of Business License Tax • Penngrove Litigation Settlement • Settled Litigation on Housing Element • Approved Plan for "Public Facilities Financing Plan" - Hams & Assoc. • Consummated Sale of City Excess Parcels • Consummated Sale of Old Library Facility • Finalized Agreements with all Bargaining Units • Approved Cable TV Franchise Transfer - AT&T to Comcast • Rancho Feliz - Management Evaluation • Back-up Alarms - Ordinance Finalized • Approved Off -Leash Dog Program JDN/jh-h: 121002 Accomplishments Year 2002 Dec. 10 2002 02:29PM YOUR LOGO :City of Rohnert Park YOUR FAX NO. :707-588-2274 NO. OTHER FACSIMILE START TIME USAGE TIME MODE PAGES RESULT 01 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.} Dec.10 09:33AM 01'43 RCV 03 OK 02 7075882263 Dec.10 09:42AM 00'42 RCV 01 OK 03 7075682263 Dec.10 09:57RM 00'42 RCV 01 OK 04 7075882263 Dec.10 10:01AM 00'48 RCV 01 OK 05 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:12AM 01'44 RCV 03 OK 06 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:43AM 01'47 RCV 02 OK 07 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:46AM 00147 RCV 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 08 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.iO 10:47AM 01'37 RCV 02 OK 09 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:49AM 00146 RCV 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 10 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:50AM 01138 RCV 02 OK 1i ArgusCouri Dec.10 10:53AM 00'50 SND 01 OK 12 CommVoice Dec.10 10:54AM 00'42 SND 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 13 MarinIJ Dec.10 10:55RM 00141 SND 01 OK 14 KBBF Dec.10 10:56AM 01'04 SND 01 OK 15 KFTY TV50 Dec.10 10:57AM 00'36 SND 01 OK 16 KSRO Dec.10 10:58AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 17 KZST Dec.10 10:59AM 00'44 SND 01 OK 18 PressDemoc Dec.10 10:59AM 00'55 SND 01 OK 19 0 105 Dec.10 11:01AM 00142 SND 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 20 SSU Star Dec.10 11:02AM 00'35 SND 01 OK 21 BayCityNew Dec.10 11:03AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 22 DailyHeral Dec.10 11:03AM 00'46 SND 01 OK 23 SFChronicl Dec.10 11:04AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 24 CommVoice Dec.10 11:05AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 25 0 105 Dec.10 11:06AM 00'41 SND 01 OK 26 PUREFAX I0-4380 CHI Dec.10 11:09AM 00'43 RCV 01 OK 27 XI Dec.10 12:42PM 00'55 RCV 01 OK 28 99380374 Dec.10 Oi:40PM 03'38 SND 09 OK 29 95845828 Dec.10 01:�9PM 00'48 SND 02 OK V 30 95426127 Dec.10 02:28PM 00'40 SND 01 OK TD: �Q�= �[sG�l��Z: FROM: Jbe DATE:I.7-//O/O PAGES INCLUDING co ' THIS PAGE: I FAX #: FAX #: PHONE #: ` City of Rohnert Park ACCOMPLISHMENTS/PROJECTS YEAR 2002 • Costco Project Completed - Store opened Sept. 2002 • Golf Course Renovations - South Course Complete . North Course - Grow in Stage • New Library Project Complete - Open Jan. 2003 • Railroad Crossings Project Completed • Canon Manor Assessment District Formed for Improvements • Completion of 5 -Year CIP Program • City Hall Design - Complete • Negotiated Additional Sewer Capacity from City of Santa Rosa • Single Family Residential Meters - Implementation • Japanese Garden Completed • Initiated an Economic Development Committee • Initiated a New Recruit Program for Public Safety Officers • Appointed Tom Bullard - Director of Public Safety • Approved Performing Arts Center - Reader Board Sign • Water & Sewer Rate Study Completed - Adjusted Rates • Successful in Court.on Mobile Home Park Back Rent Issue • Approved a Mobile Home Park Overlay District • Successful in TOT Tax increase to 12% • Successful in Validation of Business License Tax • Penngrove Litigation Settlement • Settled Litigation on Housing Element • Approved Plan for "Public Facilities Financing Plan" Hams & Assoc. • Consummated Sale of City Excess Parcels • Consummated Sale of Old Library Facility • Finalized Agreements with all Bargaining Units • Approved Cable TV Franchise Transfer - AT&T to Comcast • Rancho Feliz - Management Evaluation • Back-up Alarms - Ordinance Finalized • Approved Off -Leash Dog Program JDN/jh-h: 121002 Accomplishments Year 2002 Dec. 10 2002 02:31PM YOUR LOGO :City of Rohnert Park YOUR FAX NO. :707-588-2274 NO. OTHER FACSIMILE START TIME USAGE TIME MODE PAGES RESULT 01 7075882263 Dec.10 09:42AM 00'42 RCU 01 OK 02 7075882263 Dec.10 09:57AM 00'42 RCV 01 OK 03 7075882263 Dec.10 10:01AM 00'48 RCV 01 OK 04 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:12AM 01'44 RCV 03 OK 05 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:43AM 01'47 RCV 02 OK 06 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:46AM 00'47 RCV 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 07 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:47AM 01'37 RCV 02 OK 08 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:49AM 00'46 RCU 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 09 <FAX # NOT AVAIL.> Dec.10 10:50AM 01'38 RCV 02 OK 10 ArgusCouri Dec.10 10:53AM 00'50 SND 01 OK 11 CommVoice Dec.10 10:54RM 00'42 SND 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 12 MarinIJ Dec.10 10:55RM 00'41 SND 01 OK 13 KBBF Dec.10 10:56RM 01'04 SND 01 OK 14 KFTY TV50 Dec.10 10:57AM 00'36 SND 01 OK 15 KSRO Dec.10 10:56AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 16 KZST Dec.10 10:59AM 00'44 SND 01 OK 17 PressDemoc Dec.10 10:59AM 00155 SND 01 OK 18 Q 105 Dec.10 11:01AM 00142 SND 00 OTHER FAX NOT RESPOND 19 SSU Star Dec.10 11:02AM 00135 SND 01 OK 20 BayCityNew Dec.10 11:03AM 00139 SND 01 OK 21 DailyHeral Dec.10 11:03AM 00'46 SND 01 OK 22 SFChronicl Dec.10 11:04AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 23 CommVoice Dec.10 11:05AM 00'39 SND 01 OK 24 0 105 Dec.10 11:06AM 00'41 SND 01 OK 25 PUREFAX IO -4380 CHI Dec.10 11:09AM 00'43 RCV 01 OK 26 XI Dec.10 12:42PM 00155 RCU 01 OK 27 99380374 Dec.10 01:40PM 03'38 SND 09 OK 28 95845828 Dec.10 01:59PM 00148 SND 02 OK 29 95426127 Dec.10 02:28PM 00140 SND 01 OK ✓30 95842338 Dec.10 02:30PM 00'41 SND 01 OK CITY OF ROHNERT PARK o 6750 Commerce Blvd. • Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928 Phone: (707) 588-2227 • FAX: (707) 588-2263 •WEB: www.rpcity.org r PUBLIC NOTICE Rohnert Park City Council is Seeking Applicants For the Planning Commission Councilmember Vicki Vidak-Martinez is seeking applications from Rohnert Park citizens to nominate for the current vacancy on the City's Planning Commission for. a two year term which expires on December 31, 2002. The Planning Commission currently meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA. The General Purpose of the Planning Commission is to review plans for physical development for proposed construction in the City. Rohnert Park residents interested in applying may contact the City Manager's Office by telephoning 588-2227 to request an application, or may pick one up at the City Offices. Dated: November 21, 2002 Joseph D. Netter, City Manager/City Clerk In Accordance with Maddy Act Provisions (G.C. 54970) POSTED: (1) City Hall (2) Community Center (3) Public Safety (4) Library Fax: 584-8561 E-MAIL: Pacific Web for Rohnert Park Web Site (www.rpcity.org) Thank you for posting. u Judy Oauff a uty Clerk cc: City Councilmembers Joseph D. Netter, City Manager Betsy Strauss, City Attorney Steve Donley, Assistant City Manager Nancy Kaufman, Planning Director Beth Lidster, Secretary (For City Directory) FILE - Planning Commission Appointments FILE - COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: FILE - Future Council Agenda Items JH -H: Vacancy Notice -Planning Commission 112102 Council Policy & Rotation %a COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS' 12/10/02 A. Department of the Army [Agenda] 50th Anniversary Year of the Korean War Armistice B. The Terry f=amily [Agenda] Eagle 'Scout Ceremony for Michal Terry: 12/15/02, 2 pm, Cotati C. U.S. Conference of Mayors "Special Session" on Chronic Diseases: 01122103, Washington D.C. D AT&T Broadiand_ 2003 Video Cable Price Increases for Analog & Digital Package Tiers Parks & Recreation Commission James F. Stevens INF-ORMATfOid-- -- - -- - - - 1. A. Kinsey-Goldy/FACC Commissioner Resignation from Families and Children's Commission (FACC) 2. T. Blakly/Correspondent. Homeless People of Rohnert Park 3. J. Burton/State Senate City of Sacramento Appeal re: ADA/Sidewalk Accessibility to Disabled , _7L-00—!•;at�s6urg erica mor C sideca n toy Appaii %iet ► ,FCi p -- J 5 _ mattC�rawth eenng-Comrrutfee -_ mar i%th Str-8WjIRCgionaltiva i i Foop�n`nt-Pro Kt Final Report Planning Commission a€ir►gsMeae (*wg I: oundl Consideaatfon for Appointarert(o LAFC0 Pesitt � -7: Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation Legislation to Fricrease the Age for the Purchase ofT615acco to 21 8. So. Co. Housing Coalition Ad Hoc Committee Created to Review Affordable Housing Ideas 9. Mayors & Councilmembers Assoc. So. Co. Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons 1.0. B. Strauss/City Attorney Indian Springs Ltd. et ai. v. City of Rohnert Park (Back Rent Claims) 11. Fact Sheet Applications for Council Appointments to Commissions, Boards, or Committees: Bicycle Advisory Commission Earl Cruser Bicycle Advisory Commission Barbara Dentis Bicycle Advisory Commission Jill Morgan Cultural Arts Commission Lynne Morrow Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board Helen Marie Vinsick Parks & Recreation Commission Gay L. Carlson Parks & Recreation Commission Jerry Griffin Parks & Recreation Commission James F. Stevens COUNC'I'L COMMUNICATIONS 12/10/02 o}'-.a�OMi? �, .<. F�Y`E;•K1 4'C v �f sb d j3tM5 -' Communications Distributed At Council Meeting DATED INFORMATION F. T. VogelFamily Action of So. Co-. Decision by So. Co. General Plan Citizens' Advisory Committee to Support Family Element in the So. Co. General Plan: 12119/02,, 5:30-9 pm, Santa Rosa INFORMATION 12. C. HowelUChamber of Commerce Summary of Economic Development Activities Performed by COC 13. American Lung Association of CA* Natural Gas Fueled Garbage Trucks Used by North Bay Corporation 14. City of Sonoma Notice of City Council Reorganization _ ',�:�I.�ia�anta_t#►sa�uta�r----- �s��fiplt•-��tte�rdr�lviar'ml�ree:I�,ii�'ra�it-- -, 16. Fact Sheet Applications for Council Appointments to Commissions, Boards, or Committees: Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board Larry Esparza {e-mail acknowWgementin Head fact sheet) Planning Commission Dan Hubley Planning Commission Susan Adams *Previously Faxed or Distributed DATED MATERIAL k President: THOMAS M. MENINO Mayor oFBosmn Vice President, JAMES A. GARNER Mayorof Hempstead Past Presidency. VICTOR ASHE Mayon ofKnwrvillc H. BRENT COLES Mayor of Boise RICHARD M. DALEY Mayor of Chicago JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR. may., of Charleston, SC' WELLINGTON E. WEBB Mayor of Denver T—,—: ELIZABETH G. FLORES Mayor of Laredo MICHAEL A. GUIDO Mayor of D—horn PATRICK HENRY HAYS Mayor of North Linde Rock SHARPE JAMES Mayorof Newark, NJ WILLIAM;A. JOHNSON, JR Mayor of Rochester, NY SCOTT L. KING Mayorof Gary ARLENE J. MULDER May orof Arlington Heights RITA.L. MULLINS Mayor of Palatine MEYERA E. OBERNDORP Mayor of Virginia Beach BEVERLY'O'NEILL Mayor of Long Beach DOUGLAS H. PALMER Mayor oFTr""' BILL PURCELL Mayor of Nashville DAVID W. SMITH_ Mayor of Newark, CA GREG SPARROW Mayorof DeKalb Advisory Board: DONALD L PLUSQUELLIC, Chair Mayor of Akron KENNETH L BARR Mayor of Fort Worth SUSAN J. M. BAUMAN Mayor of Madison J. CHRISTIAN BOLLWAGE Mayor of Elisabeth JAMES BRAINARD Mayor o6 Carmel, IN LEEP. BAOWN'� Mayor of Houston WILLIE L. BROWN, JR. Mayor of San Francuco. MARTIN J. CHAVEZ Mayor of Albuqquerque PETER A. CLAVELLE Mayor of Burlington SHIRLEY DEAN Mayor of Berkeley MANUELA. DIAZ Mayor of Miami JOSEPH P �GANIM Mayor of Bridgeport JEFF GRIFFIN Mayor of Reno ,JOSEPH A. GRIFFO Mayor of Rome, NY GLENDA E. HOOD Mayor of Orlando HARVFYJOHNSON Mayor of Jackson ELIZABETH B. KAUTZ Mayor of Burnsville KWAME M. KILPATRICK Mayor of Detroit BOB KNIGHT Mayor of Wichita EVELYN LORD Mayor of Beaumont DANNEL P. MALLOY Mayorof Stamford PATRICK McCRORY Mayorof Ch"lot" GUS'M P ISON Mayor of Fremont,:CA BART PETERSON Mayor of Indianapolis JORGE A. SANTINI Mayor of San Juan JOHN F STREET Mayor-'Philadelpphia. CHARLES' F. TOOL Mayorof Billings 'JUDITH VALLES', Mayor of San Bernardino BOBYOUNG Mayor of Augusta, GA SHELIA.YOUNG' Mayor of San Leandro Executive Director: J. THOMAS. COCHRAN THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 1620 EYE STREET, NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 TELEPHONE (202) 293-7330 FAX (202) 293-2352 ` € TDD (202) 293-9445 ryryryr URL: wvvw.usmayors.org November 20, 2002 r� Dear Mayor: The Conference of Mayors, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning a "special session" on chronic disease and health risks' prevention to be held January 22, in Washington, D.C. at the Winter Meeting. The purpose of this "special session is to present mayors with the latest information about how chronic diseases impact their cities. These diseases supplant a community's quality of life and cost billions in healthcare expenditures. Yet, many chronic diseases can be prevented or improved through early detection, behavior modification and/or environmental change. In preparation for this "special session, " we want to determine the priorities of the mayors so that we can develop a relevant program. If you or a member of your staff could take the time to answer the three questions presented on the enclosed response form, it would be very helpful. FAX OR MAIL THE FORM TO: Crystal D. Swann, Director of Health Programs, U. S. Conference of Mayors, 1620 Eye St., NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006; 202-887-0652 (fax). We hope that you are able to join us in Washington, D.C. and take part in our discussion on chronic diseases and health risks that are on the rise in many communities. If we take steps now, we can both prevent and detect many of the chronic diseases that are taking such a heavy toll on our cities, particularly among the underserved. If need assistance please contact Crystal D. Swann at 202-293-7330.. Enclosure Sincerely yours, t&41" W4AA—% J. Thomas Cochran Executive Director United States Conference of Mayors Inquiry on . Mayors' Efforts to Address Chronic Diseases and Health Risks In the U.S., five chronic diseases—heart disease, cancers, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and diabetes—account for more than two-thirds of all deaths and three-fourths of the $1 trillion spent on health care annually. In our efforts to prepare for January's "special session" on chronic diseases, please take a minute to answer the following questions. Feel free to continue on another page. 1. Are you or your local health department conducting community awareness activities about any of the following diseases and health risks? (Please check all that apply.) ❑ diabetes ❑ obesity ❑ heart disease_ ❑ stroke ❑ asthma ❑ arthritis/healthy aging ❑ high blood pressure ❑ mental health. ❑ nutrition and physical activity ❑ other: 2. Regarding the chronic diseases and health risks that you checked above, what types of initiatives are you currently conducting to address the problem? (Please check all that apply and list the health problem being addressed.) conducted public information campaign for formed local coalition for _provided screening for changed local policy on worked withstate legislature to other (pls. explain) 3. How can the Conference of Mayors best help you to address diseases and related health risks? (Please check all that apply.) p dissemination of awareness materials 1:1 publication of Best Practices 0 forums and workshops p publication of newsletter ❑ health promotion events at annual meetings El other (pis. explain) Mayor City/State Contact Person Phone Please return to Crystal D. Swann, Assistant Executive Director by FAX. • 202-887-0652 Or by Mail: Crystal D. Swann, Assistant Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Health Programs, 1620 Eye St., NW, 3rd fl.,'Washington, DC 20006 Thank you! November 27, 2002 Mr. Joseph Netter City Manager City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA. 94928 !DEC, AT&T Broadband P.O. Box 5147 COUNCIL: MISCELLANEOUS COMM IUNICATIONS AGENDA COPY TO Z COP 0 RE. AT& BBroadband' 2003 Video Cable price increases for Analog and Di_4ifal parka ea tiers Dear Mr. Netter: As part of AT&T Broadband's ongoing efforts to keep you apprised of changes in services and/or prices that affect our customers, I am writing to tell you of price changes in our analog and digital package tiers. The changes will take affect on February 1, 2003. Customers will be notified of these changes by legal notice and a bill insert. The specific price changes and their respective package tier are set forth in the attached legal notice. Customers will receive this notification at least 30 days prior to the price change taking affect. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (925) 973-7115 if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, Mitzi Givens -Russell for Leslie Ann Fong Director, Local Government Affairs AT&T Broadband Cc: Mr. Steve Donely, Assistant City Manager, City of Rohnert Park Enclosure I e- Recycled Paper Notice of Price Change AT&T Broadband Rohnert Park & Cotati Effective for billing periods beginning on or after February 1, 2003, AT&T Broadband will make the following changes in The adjustments reflect updated inflation, applicable the area(s) listed above with respect to its cable television. price $13.99 franchise related costs and programming fees, among other factors. $13.99 CURRENT PRICE NEW PRICE TYPE OF SERVICE $20.14 $22.27 Expanded Basic Service 75 Standard Cable (includes Basic and Expanded Basic) $30.99 $33.50 $14.95 .$13.99 Digital Basic Cable $ 5.00 Digital Programming Access Fee (Each Outlet) Premium Services, multiplexed programming $ 6.95 for each applicable Digital and Non -Digital Required for access to digital programming, including Digital Digital Packages, and Pay -Per -View programming. The access charge currently includes, at no additional Premium Service purchased, Digital Basic, all charge, the program navigator and the DMX music service. 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Please refer to the terms and conditions of the separate agreement covering these arrangements. Where such terms are inconsistent with the Information In this notice, the terms and conditions of the separate agreement rowill ramrning, cchanne s for products cation and ackag ng may change. Afternot not notice of a retieng on nng of ur2003. All prices are exclusive of franchise fees, regulatory fees and taxes. Pricing, p g services or rate increase, you may change your level of service at no additional charge for a period of 30 days. Otherwise, changes in the. services you, receive which are requested or caused by you will be subject to the upgrade and downgrade charges listed above. If you have questions, please contact us at 1-1300-845.2280. CA0318, CA0306 H2458A, 8770-3500 (0500,0540;0570) 11.102; SA1179 Notice of Price Change AT&T' Broadband Windson+g Effective for billing periods beginning on or after January 1, 2003, AT&T Broadband will make the following changes in the area(s) listed above with respect to its cable television. The price adjustments reflect updated inflation, applicable franchise related costs and programming fees, among other factors. OPTIONAL PER -CHANNEL SERVICES HBO Showtime Cinemax The Movie Channel CURRENT PRICE NEW PRICE $13.99 $14.99 $13.99 $14.99 $13.99 $14.99 $13.99 $14.99 Important Information: For customers receiving service through commercial accounts or bulk arrangements, some of the product, pricing, and other information contained herein may not apply. Please refer to the terns and conditions of the separate agreement covering these arrangements. Where such terms are inconsistent with the information In this notice, the terms and conditions ofthe separate agreement will apply. Prices for products or services not listed above are not changing on January 1, 2003. All prices are exclusive of franchise fees, regulatory fees and taxes. Pricing, programming, channel location and packaging may change. After notice of`a retiering of our services or rate increase, you may change your level of service at no additional charge for period of 30 days. Otherwise, changes In the services you receive which are requested or caused by you Will be subject to the upgrade and downgrade charges listed above. If you have questions, please contact us at 1-800-945-2288. H3550A 8770-3500(0580) 11/02; SAI 185 ce Cloverdale MAYORS' AND CO CILM MBERS' Cotati ASSOCIATION OF SONOMA COUNTY. Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park,?" F r Santa RosaAGENDA l 2IQ�' Sebastopol t R. n SonomaRfA'!�'�7; Windsor 1V 0y:FoA� 4v' i. 7-r- I�.f BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATE:. TIME: LOCATION: December 12, 2002 6:30 p.m. —Networking 7:00 p.m. Dinner La Rose Hotel 308 Wilson Street Santa Rosa, CA I. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor, City of Sonoma II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — October 10, 2002 IV. TREASURER'S REPORT V. REPORTS 1. Mayors 2. City Manager's Chairperson —Mike Fuson 3. Committee Updates VI. NEW BUSINESS V/ 1. Appointments to SMART II Board of Directors 2. Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons (a) Consider approving Letter of Acknowledgement (b) Appointment to Board of Directors �3. 2003 Chair and Vice -Chair Cities Pursuant to the By =Laws of the Association, notice is given that the Qhair Ci r 2003 is Windsor and the Vice -Chair City is Cloverdale. Windsor and Cloverdale are to report to the Association their designated Chairperson and Vice - Chairperson, respectively, who will he seated at the January General Membership meeting. 0 VII GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Host City — City of Cotati Date — January 9, 2003 Place — To be Determined Program — North. Bay Consensus Council VIII. ADJOURNMENT MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION OF SONOMA COUNTY Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October, 10, 2002 Joseph's at. La Rose Hotel, Santa Rosa, CA CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Al Mazza, Mayor of Sonoma called the meeting to order at 7: 00 pm ROLL CALL — City Elected Official Staff Cloverdale Councilmember Pardini-Plass None Cotati Mayor Orchard Assistant City Manager Dorch Heal'dsburg Mayor Gleason City Manager Wystepek Petaluma Councilmember O'Brien Interim City Manager Bierman Rohnert Park None City Manager Netter Santa Rosa Mayor Martini None Sebastopol None City Manager Brennan Sonoma Mayor Mazza City Manager Fuson Windsor Councilmember Scott City Manager Berlant Others Jack Geary and Steve Shaw, Sonoma County Mayors' Committee for Employment of Persons with Disabilities; Suzanne Wilford, SCTA and Sally McGough, County Counsel's office III. MIN'UTE'Sof August 8, 2002 were unanimously approved IV. TREASURER'S REPORT — Treasurer Joe Netter reported a balance of $1,137.50. V. REPORTS 1. Mayors Representatives from each city gave reports on events occurring in their cities 2. City Managers' Chair Mike Fuson reported that the city managers have acknowledged Healdsburg's withdrawal from the CAD/RMS/MTC consortium and will be negotiating with Healdsburg on the logistics of the withdrawal and on a possible contract for services; that a working group meeting has been scheduled to plan the joint greenhouse gas inventory project; and that a special managers meeting will be held on October 15 on the workforce housing linkage study. 3. Committees/Other Reports — None VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons — Jack Geary and Steve Shaw made a presentation to familiarize the Board with MINUTES — October 10, 2002 Page 2 of 2 �i efforts under way to establish this committee and to encourage the participation by all cities. A follow-up letter will be sent to each city seeking representation. 2. Appointments to SMART II Board of Directors — Suzanne Wilford and Sally McGough presented background information on the newly established SMART II (Sonoma -Marin Railway Transportation District) and the need to have the Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association's three representatives appointed in advance of the January 1, 2003 effective date of the new District. A process and timetable was approved by the. Association Board that calls for submission of letters of interest by November 12, presentations by interested persons at the November 14 Association general membership meeting, review by all cities in late November or early December and selection of the three appointees by the Association Board of Directors at its December 12 meeting. Staff was directed to notify all mayors and councilmembers as soon as possible. ADJOU'RNM'ENT — Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm (with the Giants leading 3-1). Page 1 of 1 Dealing, Troy Subject: FW; Family element in the Sonoma. County General Plan"fvulL ��ctt�A�cEnus -----Original Message ----- ,"FtA'rJj`~ ---_ From: Jennifer Miller [mailto:familyaction@fasc.org] ��NS$ Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 2:26 PM � �3R The Time is Now r Y Tn. Your Voice is Needed `�-�-- The children, youth and senior citizens of this county need your support The County of Sonoma General Plan Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) will decide whether to support a Family Element on children, youth and senior citizens. When: December 19th, 2002 (Thursday), 5:30 — 9:00 Where: Permit and Resource Management Department (PRMD) Hearing Room 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA We know that many of you have had a hand in developing policy language for the Family Element and are interested in seeing that certain recommendations remain in the final draft. On December 19th, the CAC will hold its regular monthly meeting. On the agenda for this meeting is the issue of "youth and family." Please plan on attending this meeting, if even for a short time to show your support. Family Action will provide badges that will read "I Support a Family Element." This issue will be first on the agenda, but will follow discussions on leftover business from the previous CAC meeting. If you can attend, please plan to come before 6:00. Recent Background Information After months of working with the community to form recommended policy language, family Action submitted a draft of a FamilyEiementto the County Planning Department. The Planning Department then circulated the document to the various County Department Heads for their input and embarked on their own revision process. The version of the document being discussed by the CAC will reflect the comments and suggestions of the County Department Heads (for a copy of this and/or the original element submitted by Family Action, please contact our office). However, these changes may conflict with the original community vision, as submitted by Family Element in September. It will be up to the community to voice their support for the policies that they feel must be in the General Plan. BARRY i!m BRAUN Lee BULLARD Tom DONLEY Stave RICE Michael KAU MAN Nanc LIPITZ, Sandy NEI R se BOBBIN am 7 E S i Terese Voge, MPA Policy Project Coord. Family Action of Sonoma County 3650 Standish Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 phone: 707.586.3032 fax: 707.586.3057 email: tvogeCrDfasc.org www.fasc.org REGULAR INFORMATION Dec 01 02 11:18P RECEIVED DEC 0 2 2002 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Rnne C. Kinsey-Goldy [707]795-1028 P.1 Anne Kinsey-Goldy 7454 Mercedes Way Rohnert Park, CA 94928 November 30, 2002 City Council Members Joe Netter, City Manager City of Rohnert Park Via Telecopier: 707-588-2274 Re Resignation from FACC Ladies and Gentlemen: It, JIM01; For the past four years, I honestly can say that I have enjoyed working with my fellow Commissioners and serving the City as an Advisor to the Council. I thank Linda Spiro for appointing me and giving me the opportunity. However, at this time, I feel I have no alternative but to resign my commission due to the many budget cuts and layoffs of personnel which directly have affected, and will con- tinue to affect, not only the work of the FACC Commission and its recommen- dations but our youth and families as well. It is indeed with mixed emotions that I tender my resignation, as Com- missioner on the Families And Children Commission (FAC). Sincerely, t G Anne Kinsey-Goldy Cc: Kathy Vander Vennett (via telecopier) i t EC 0 9 2002 ROHNP-RT PARD A r M 4� ? T0. t L n Dec 02 02 10:33a Citi of Sonoma vk Cly'Fax, To: Fax: Phone 1707) 938-8'775 p.1 Mayor's & Councilmembers of From: Sonoma County Re Letter from Senator Burton 0 Comments: Gay Rainsbarger, City Clerk Pages: Two Date 12/2/2002 This is to transmit correspondence received from Senator John Burton regarding the City of Sacramento's appeal of a court decision requiring them to make their sidewalks handicapped accessible. r L Dec 02 02 10:33a SACRAMENTO OFFICE. STATE, CAPITOL; ROOM 205 SACRAMENTO, CA 958'14-4906 (9 16) 443-1412 DISTRICT OFFICES 455. GOLDEN GATE AVENUE SUITE 14800 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941.02 (4.15) :557.1.300 MARIN CIVIC CENTER 3501 CIVIC CENTER. DRIVE ROOM 425 SAN' RAFAEL, CA 94903 (415) 479`-661.2 City of Sonoma ('707) '93.8-8775 (IT forniax 14tatt Stnatt 'November 21, 2002 JOHN l„ BURTON PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE P.2 COMMITTEES: RULES CHAIRMAN 6--l' Albert Mazza, President Mayors & Councilmembers ,association of Sonoma County #1 Plaza Dear Sonoma Mayors and Councilmembers: It has recently come to my attention that Sonoma cities might 'be asked by the City of Sacramento to join its appeal of the Ninth Circuit Court's decision that requires the City of Sacramento to make its sidewalks accessible to people with disabilities. he Ninth Qr' court of Appeals has already determined that the ADA requires cities to take reasonable steps over time to remove access barriers on public sidewalks. Rather than comply with the taw; the City of Sacramento has chosen to spend time and resources appealing the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. 1 find this action unbelievable and unacceptable. I strongly urge your cities not to support it. People with disabilities are residents and taxpayers of your cities. We, need our sidewalks to be free of obstacles and berrierS so that they canshop, worts and enjoy our neighborhoods.. It, is also good public policy to preserve the safety of city streets and sidewalks to guarantee accessibility to its citizens and to comply WRhAaw. I hope that all of you will support accessibility for everyone in our community by declining to join the City of Sacramento's appeal. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Peace and Friendship, 4, - V -0e. JOHR, L.. BURTa 1 President pro Tempore StAte Senate G - 1.2- 3-02;.10:0,OAM;CIt.Y of healdsbUrg: ;170743133;21 # 1Y' 2. L C Fmcs�ilL.� 'r Date: 3URG 723. ❑ Urgent 0, For Review/lefannation/Approvai ❑ Per your request 0 Please Reply • Comments: 0 12- 3'-0.2;10t.00AM;Ctty of healdsburg December 2 2002 Mayor and Councilmembers City of'Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: ;170743,13321 # 2./ 2 - CITY OF HEALDSBURG Vice -Mayor Leah Gold 401 Grove Street Heddsburg, CA 95448-4723 Phone: (707) 431-3317 Fax: (707) 431-3321 Visit us at www.ci.healdsburg.ca us I am writing in response to the letter we all received from Board of Supervisors Deputy Clerk Vickie Borelli, about a number of Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association appointments that. are to be decided at the January meeting. I would ,like to be considered for appointment to Clark Thompson's 'LAFCO position, which expires 5101105. I have long been interested in land -use planning and how it relates to transportation, and I'have been actively involved in these issues locally. Those of you who were on your council two years ago may recall that I applied for 'a LAFCO alternate position at that time. I am requesting your support again, and if T receive the appointment I will be diligent in representing the best interests of your, community on LAFCO. If you have any questions, call me at home at 433-8678, or contact me via e-mail at leahgold2 @ attbi.com. Trunk you for your consideration. Cordially,04,0-k q Q 46.6 Leah Gold Vice Mayor SMART GROWTH STRATEGY REGIONAL LIVABILITY FOOTPRINT PROJECT November 27, 2002NOI'' Joseph D. Netter1 —==. City Manager r `` 3it •;n City of Rohnert Park iy €,+y',-�i :rr 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Joseph D. Netter,: It is with pleasure that I forward the Final Report for the 'Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project. Enclosed are copies to be distributed to your Mayor, Councilmembers, and Planning Director. The Final Report presents the regionwide smart growth land -use vision that was developed 'based on input gathered at a series of workshops and subsequently approved by the Smart Growth Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is made up of locally elected officials and representatives of the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities (formerly Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development). . The vision illustrates how the Bay Area can grow smarter and become more sustainable over the next. 20-25 years. Equally important, the vision has helped to frame the policies that will be used to identify and obtain regulatory changes and fiscal incentives that promote smart growth, and to develop policy - based Projections. The policy -based Projections are presently being developed by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and will go through a city and county review and comment process. We hope to continue to work with you to help the Bay Area grow in a way that. supports the high quality of life we know. Since neither the vision nor the Projections propose the diminution of local land -use authority, the cooperation and participation of local governments will be an integral part of our success. Please contact ABAG staff members, Gerry Raycraffi (510/464-7927 or geraldr@abag.ca.gov); Alex Amoroso (510/464-7955 or alexa@abag.ca.gov); or contact Metropolitan Transportation Commission staff member, Valerie Knepper (510/464-7821 or vknepper@mtc.ca..gov), if you have questions or comments; The Final Report and other information can also be downloaded from the Project website http://www.abag.ca.gov/planning/smartgrowth/. Sincerely, Steve Kinsey Chair, Smart Growth Steering Committee Vice President, /Metropolitan Transportation Commission Supervisor, County of Marin Enclosures wwwabag.ca.gov/planning/smartgrowth , email: smartgrowth@abag.ca.gov c/o ABAG • P.O. Box 2050 Oakland • CA • 94604 iw,,1-11�112* 16 *-01- R Aix,• "oX O pgOlECT 't4g1�� v SMART GROWTH STRATEGY REGIONAL LIVABILITY FOOTPRINT PROJECT RECENTLY ENACTED SMART GROWTH RELATED LEGISLATION Below is new state legislation that was signed into law during the California Legislature's 2001-2002 session. All bills become law on January 1, 2003, except where noted. SB 1227 - Housing Bond (Becomes law if approved by voters.) Places $2.1 billion in general obligation bonds on the November 2002 ballot as Proposition 46. Upon approval by the voters, proceeds from bonds would be used for various housing programs, including housing.for first time homebuyers, homeless individuals and families, farm workers, and low-income households. SB 800 - Construction Defect Liability Provides for detailed liability standards, defines a construction defect and allows builders the right to repair alleged defects. Also limits homeowner lawsuits to the cost of repairs. AB 2292 - Residential Density Prohibits jurisdictions from reducing residential densities that were used to meet affordable housing goals as detailed in the jurisdictions housing element of its general plan. SB 1518 - Recycled Water Encourages the use of recycled water for nonpotable uses as a cost-effective, reliable method of helping to meet California's water supply needs. www.abag.ca.gov/planning/smattgrowth c/o ABAG • P.O. Box 2050 AB 857 - State Infrastructure Investments Mandates that three state planning priorities be incorporated into state infrastructure planning: promoting infill development, protecting environmental and agricultural resources, and encouraging efficient development patterns. Also requires that all state agency plans are consistent with these three priorities. SB 1925 - C'EQA Reform Maintains environmental review exemption for affordable housing projects of 100 units or less and adds an exemption for infill projects that include at least ten percent affordable housing. AB 1866 - Second Units Requires local governments to use a ministerial process for approving second housing units. Furthermore, it prohibits jurisdictions from applying any development standard that would have the effect of precluding an affordable housing development from receiving a density bonus and concessions. email: smartgrowth@abag.ca.gov Oakland, CA • 94604 October 29, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 CREATING THE VISION 3 WHAT IS SMART GROWTH? SMART GROWTH STRATEGY 5 THE WORKSHOP PROCESS REGIONAL LIVABILITY FOOTPRINT P 6 NEXT STEPS ROJECT FINAL REPORT % THE VISION S PICTURE OF THE BAY AREA, CIRCA 2020 OCTOBER 2002 13 MAKING VISION REALITY: INCENTIVES AND REGULATORY CHANGE 19 THE VISION UP CLOSE: AN ANALYSIS OF ONE SMART GROWTH SCENARIO 20 ENVIRONMENT 22 TRANSPORTATION 23 HOUSING 26 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY 29 DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY INSIDE MAP OF THE SMART GROWTH SCENARIO BACK COVER Second Printing November 2002 Funded by a grant from the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund 5 21 a VbX �y� r T qe�n 7 REGION$L LIVABILt1TY FOOTPRIIVT P1tQJECT Energized by an abundance of INNOVATIVE IDEAS, the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project harnessed the commitment and creativity of our diverse population to both VISUALIZE and chart a course for a BETTER FUTURE. PEARS IN THE MAKING: CREATING THE VISION In the waning months of the 20th century, a number of visionary Bay Area leaders began looking ahead to the next century: to what life will be like in the coming decades when an expected 1 million more residents and 1 million more jobs are added to this burgeoning region. In the face of the growing pains we face today — lack of affordable housing, crowded roadways and shrinking open space — they began envisioning where every- one will live and work in 2020. How will we maintain the region's beauty, natural resources, diversity and quality of life if the current growth pattern of spreading ever outward continues? Is it possible, they asked, to change the course of current growth: to find ways for the Bay Area to accommodate its expanding pop- ulace, provide adequate housing, improve transportation, and at the same time protect the environment and preserve open space? A tall order indeed. Challenged by the impending need and inspired by new styles of development, committed Bay Area citi- zens and organizations joined with local and regional government agencies to undertake the task of investigating if and how the Bay Area can grow smarter. The investigation began in 1999, when the Bay Area's five regional agencies' — those responsible for transportation planning, envi- ronmental protection and regional planning — came together to promote and nurture seeds of "smart growth" that were cropping up throughout the region. At the same time, the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development, a coalition of 40 organizations representing business, the environment, social equity and govern- ment, embarked on an ambitious effort to develop public consen- sus and support for a "regional livability footprint," that is, a preferred land -use pattern that could direct the Bay Area toward a more sustainable future. In 2000, the regional agencies and the Bay Area Alliance combined their outreach efforts and created the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project. Over the next two years, elected officials, business and com- munity leaders, environmentalists, social equity advocates, plan- ners, analysts, mapmakers, agency representatives and interested citizens devoted thousands of hours to the project. They organ- ized, met, planned, debated, generated ideas, drew maps, made projections and analyzed outcomes. More than 2,000 residents from throughout the region attended daylong Saturday work- shops held in each of the Bay Area's nine counties in fall 2001 and spring 2002. Participants conceptualized how future growth should occur in their individual neighborhoods and counties, and in the region as a whole. Never in the history of the Bay Area have so many individuals, organizations and agencies joined forces to solve the region's growth problems. Unlike prior attempts to develop regional solutions, this project was organized from the start around the precept that widespread support was essential. In addition to a high level of com- mitment from the private sector and local and regional government agencies, the involvement of local communities was a key ingredi- ent. The interest, creative ideas and participation by residents from Gilroy to Guerneville, and from Pacifica to Pleasanton provide a solid base that enables the region to move forward with a clear sense of direction. 'Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Although much work remains, the vision developed in the public workshops represents a new way of thinking about the region's course of growth: specifically about whether and how it can be altered to meet the needs of future generations without sacri- ficing the quality of life we enjoy today. This alternative portrays a Bay Area yet to be, envisioned by current residents who con- fronted the challenge of determining how and where growth could occur. These residents maximized opportunities they saw to effect change, and designed a viable "smart growth" alternative they believe is strong enough to channel decision-making and, at the same time, flexible enough to incorporate adjustments. Far more than a planning exercise, the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project aims to change the underlying fiscal and regulatory structure that is at the root of current growth patterns. Project participants recognized that for a number of reasons, land -use planning in the region today is often unbalanced. Local officials of financially strapped juris- dictions frequently review new development based on whether projects will increase local revenues or cost money to service. All too often, the potential flow of new retail sales taxes into local coffers is more attractive than building housing. At the same time, environmental regulations designed to protect undeveloped areas can have the effect of impeding infill development that could reduce sprawl. And some government funding formulas for infrastructure favor large, sparsely developed areas over densely populated, but geographically smaller, areas. Examples of how current growth patterns can change and how regional agencies and state and federal governments can support more sustainable land -use decisions constitute the heart of this report. New incentives and regulatory changes will dictate, in large measure, how and when the Bay Area can begin to grow smarter. r REGIOlVAI I.ri� F.00Tg r PR0J_91QT WHAT IS SMART GROWTH? Smart growth does not fit a single definition, and the land -use scenario developed by workshop participants and described in this report is only one of the ways to achieve smart growth in the Bay Area. A common thread among different views is devel- opment that revitalizes central cities and older suburbs, supports and enhances public transit, promotes walking and bicycling, and preserves open spaces and agricultural lands. Smart growth seeks to revitalize the already -built environment and, to the extent nec- essary, to foster efficient development at the edges of the region, with the goal of creating more livable communities with suffi- cient housing for the region's workforce. Participants in the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project did not have to begin their work from scratch. There are already movements afoot and changes taking place throughout the Bay Area and the nation. Faceless strip malls are giving way to attractive, mixed-use plazas that invite walking and social interaction. High-density housing is cropping up near tran- sit stations. Older, inner city areas are receiving facelifts and an infusion of financial investment. And development in new areas often contains elements of smart growth that its predecessors even a decade ago did not. Smart Growth Fleets Sustainability It is these types of smart growth projects that will enable the Bay Area to meet the three key goals of sustainability for future generations: a prosperous economy, a quality environment and social equity. The Economy The Bay Area economy is cyclic, and is projected to recover from its current slowdown and to grow stronger over the next two decades and beyond. The region's prosperity, however, is shad- owed by a persistent housing shortage. Housing construction has not kept pace with job growth, and local jurisdictions have zoned for only about half the amount of housing needed for the employees who will fill an anticipated 1 million new jobs by 2020. CHRONOLOGY 1999 Regional agencies discuss "Smart Growth Strategy" to develop incentives, and Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development plans "Regional Livability Footprint' project. 2000 The two projects merge public outreach efforts. Regionwide kick-off workshop 2001 Meetings in each county to discuss local growth issues and opportunities to collaborate Bay Area planning directors review project. First round of public workshops Regionwide meeting to distill Round One workshop products 2002 Analysis of three regionwide alternatives Second round of public workshops Adoption of Smart Growth Vision and more specific Smart Growth Scenario Efforts commence to advocate for needed incentives and regulatory changes. ABAG develops policy -based projections using Smart Growth Scenario as starting point. 2003 ABAG Executive Board considers adopting smart growth policy -based projections. GROWTH TRENDS If current trends continue, the Bay Area will grow by I million residents and I million jobs between now and the year 2020. On the surface, that sounds like a perfect balance, but take a closer look. Already there are more jobs than workers who live in the Bay Area, with some 165,000 commuters flowing into the region each day from outlying areas. Since not all of the new residents predicted for 2020 will be part of the workforce, the worker/job gap is projected to worsen, with the number of in - commuters expected to grow. This trend has ominous implica- tions for housing demand, traffic, air quality and open space, both within and outside the Bay Area. An argument could be made for addressing this imbalance by cur- tailing the region's economy and job expansion. But fully half of the projected new residents will result not from in -migration from other areas, but from births outpacing deaths. In other words, the smart growth debate is not only about accommodat- ing newcomers, but also about leaving livable communities for our own children and our grandchildren. 41 Workers today struggle to find housing they can afford; busi- nesses face pressure to meet resulting wage needs and often have trouble recruiting employees. By its very nature, the concept of smart growth can match the goals of a sustainable future for the Bay Area. The region's econ- omy will benefit when its severe housing shortage is addressed, and workers can afford to live nearer their jobs. The smart growth vision developed by workshop participants does more than bridge the spatial jobs/housing gap. It provides enough units, particularly of affordable housing, to accommodate the 1 million new Bay Area residents expected by 2020, as well as enough units to house workers and their families who otherwise would have to commute from neighboring counties. The Environment The Bay Area's natural beauty is one of its strongest draws. Abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, from coastal beaches to the Bay, oak -covered hillsides and redwood canyons, are treasured by its residents as irreplaceable assets. If the Bay Area continues to grow as it has in the recent past, however, 83,000 acres of currently undeveloped land could be covered with new structures by 2020. Amounting to an 11 percent increase in the urbanized Bay Area — an area two -and -one-half times the size of San Francisco — this development would erode farmland, greenbelts and other open spaces. Current trends also threaten Bay Area air quality. Likewise, the region's per capita water consumption will increase under current trends that project the construction of primarily detached, single-family development in the Bay Area's hotter, inland areas. The smart growth vision helps sustain the region's environment by promoting more compact development that can accommodate a projected population increase and at the same time, preserve much of our remaining open space. By combining shops, offices and housing in mixed-use and mixed -income neighborhoods, and locating housing and job centers within walking and bicycling distance of transit stations, smart growth will improve access to employment and services, and shorten com- mutes. As a result, there will be less demand to expand and build new roadways. Social Equity Social equity aims to ensure that people of all income levels have access to housing they can afford, good schools, reliable transportation, various types of employment, and toxic - free communities. Social equity means that all residents — particularly those in low-income brackets — benefit from new investment in their communities, gain equal access to economic opportunities and have a chance to actively participate in com- munity planning efforts. While recognizing the challenges to making housing, services and employment available in lower income communities, work- shop participants envisioned how smart growth can reduce some of the current inequities. Construction of housing for a mix of incomes throughout the region can provide more geographic choices for low-income residents. -Public transportation improve- ments and mixed-use development along transit lines can enhance job access, and greater housing densities in impoverished neighborhoods can spur creation of basic services such as grocery stores and child care. While they endorsed the concept of linking smart growth to social equity, workshop participants emphasized the need to pro- tect existing residents from displacement. Smart growth means careful management to avoid triggering changes that disrupt communities and lead to displacement and economic and social isolation. a THE WORKSHOP PROCESS The project broadened its reach in the fall of 2001, when more than 1,000 residents participated in Saturday workshops held in each of the nine counties. Some came in their professional capac- ity as elected officials, planners, developers and environmental and social equity advocates. Others came as representatives of neighborhood groups or out of concern for their children's future. The mix of diverse interests made for lively discussions and negotiations about the pace, character and shape of develop- ment in their communities. Using large maps of their county, participants identified promising locations for various types of new development. Their suggestions were then fed into a special computer program that illustrated the impacts of decisions on the county's housing supply, open space, transit accessibility and other measures of livability, and allowed participants to adjust their maps accordingly. Each county workshop produced up to a dozen schemes for accommodating future growth in a smarter way, with a cumula- tive total of 100 countywide scenarios for the Bay Area. The proj- ect team spent weeks combing through the proposals, searching for common threads and ultimately distilling them into three thematic smart growth alternatives for the region (see box at near right). The team then invited planning officials and business, environmental and social equity leaders from throughout the region's nine counties to review the draft alternatives. Based on this free-flowing discussion, the team made revisions to the draft alternatives to reflect local ideas and concerns. While offering different visions of a future Bay Area, each of the three alternatives promoted the goals of smart growth. Each included housing for the million new residents expected by 2020, plus housing for workers who otherwise would commute from neighboring counties. Each allowed for expected economic growth, and at the same time, by channeling growth into a more compact and balanced development pattern, consumed less greenfield land than is currently projected. THE SMART GROWTH ALTERNATIVES The Central Cities alternative located compact, walkable, mixed-use and mixed -income development in the region's urban cores (San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose) and in each county's largest city or cities. It also emphasized growth around existing public transit stations and avoided develop- ment in outlying areas by concentrating growth in dense, vibrant cities. The Network of Neighborhoods alternative called for development in many of the same locations as the first alter- native, but at lower densities. Additional compact, walkable, mixed-use and mixed -income development took place in other existing communities, along an expanded public transit network and on major corridors. This alternative envisioned a rail renaissance, with new and old stations surrounded by a range of diverse types of housing, jobs and services. The Smarter Suburbs alternative proposed compact, walkable, mixed-use and mixed -income development in many of the same places as the first and second alternatives, but at still lower densities. Additional growth occurred at the region's edges at higher densities than the current norm and with a better balance of jobs and housing than is typical of existing or planned new suburbs. Each of these three alternatives represented a departure from the "current trends base case," a term coined to describe the region's future growth if nothing is done to chart a new course. The base case fails to provide sufficient housing for an increased population and workforce, resulting in continued rapid growth in outlying areas, increased long-distance commuting and further environ- mental degradation. It envisions development focused in edge communities, with residential areas largely segregated from other uses and continued reliance on the automobile as the primary mode of travel. PROJECT GOALS Create a smart growth land - use vision for the Bay Area to minimize sprawl, provide adequate and affordable housing, improve mobility, protect environmental quality and preserve open space. Identify and advocate for the regulatory changes and incen- tives needed to accomplish these objectives. Develop 20 -year land -use and transportation projections based on the vision and the likely impact of the new incentives — projections that will ,in turn guide the infrastructure investments of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and other regional partners. The biggest challenge will be to enact the FISCAL INCENTIVES & regulatory changes necessary to make smart growth more than a good idea. PULL-OUTS • Map. The map at the back of this report indicates the types and locations of future development as proposed by workshop partici- pants, as well as areas to be protected as open space and agricul- tural land. • Legislative Update. Central to the smart growth process are the fiscal incentives and regulatory changes needed to get there, described on pages 13-18 and in the pocket inside the front cover of this report. in!ABnt Foo7rr�u+rr Pitocr The three alternatives were put to the test to see how they meas- ured up in terms of promoting a livable and sustainable lifestyle in the Bay Area circa 2020. An extensive analysis examined the impacts of each on the environment, transportation, housing, jobs/housing balance and social equity. The analysis further estimated the feasibility of each scenario, as well as the incentives, regulatory changes and other public policy changes identified by workshop participants that would be needed to make any smart growth process a reality. Alternatives Report In the spring of 2002, a comprehensive Alternatives Report describing the three smart growth strategies was published, thus heralding the start of a second round of county -level public forums. More than 1,000 residents, the majority of them new to the process, attended the Saturday sessions held in April and May. At each Round Two county workshop, participants voted on one alternative as the starting point for further fine-tuning. They then developed and agreed on guidelines for modifying their choice, and with the aid of county maps, adjusted this alternative to bring it closer to their vision of their particular county's future. Regionwide Vision Following the Round Two workshops, the nine countywide alter- natives were stitched together to create a single regionwide smart growth land -use vision. The regionwide vision incorporates the choices and decisions made by participants in the nine county workshops. It reflects their selections of mixed, matched and changed alternative growth scenarios appropriate for each county. The resulting portrait of the Bay Area's future shows a pattern of growth that, by and large, looks like Alternative 2, the Network of Neighborhoods. The amount of growth, however, varies quite a bit from county to county. The regionwide map depicts higher densi- ties in major urban areas and a proliferation of compact, mixed- use and mixed -income neighborhoods along transit corridors, particularly near transit stations, as well as in town centers and in a handful of peripheral areas. This pattern of growth is far from a "cookie cutter" overlay of development on the region, however, and the smart growth scenario clearly shows how the amount of housing and job growth varies from county to county. This view reflects the vision of workshop participants who in some counties chose to reduce development foreseen under Alternative 2, while participants in other counties increased it. In August 2002, the project steering committee (made up of locally elected officials who sit on the boards of the five regional agencies) adopted an illustrative, written description of the smart growth vision of workshop participants. In a separate action, they accepted the specific patterns of growth that partici- pants had identified for each county as a starting point to guide ABAG as they develop a policy -based (rather than trends -based) set of 20 -year jobs/housing projections for the region. NEXT STEPS In fall and winter 2002, local jurisdictions and others will review these smart growth policy -based projections as they evolve. In early 2003, the ABAG Executive Board will consider adopting these alternative projections. If adopted, they will become the backbone of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's 2004 Regional Transportation Plan, the document that will guide transportation investments in the region for years to come, as well as the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's clean air plans and other regional plans. To build on the momentum that has been generated throughout the Bay Area for the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint Project, an ongoing public education and engagement campaign will be spearheaded by the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development. Undoubtedly, the biggest challenge facing the project will be to enact the fiscal incentives and regulatory changes necessary to make smart growth more than a good idea. ABAG will work together with the other regional agencies, the Bay Area Alliance and local governments throughout the region to develop and pursue needed policy changes. It will take time to accomplish the goals, but the path has been laid out, and a critical mass of Bay Area residents believes it is time to begin. THE VISION Despite the vast differences in climate and topography within this 7,000 -square -mile region, from its fog -shrouded coastlines to hot, inland valleys, and despite a wide variety of lifestyles, ethnic backgrounds and communi- ties in which we live — from urban to subur- ban to rural — participants in two rounds of Smart Growth/ Footprint Project public work- shops shared common views and concerns about the region's future. They took a hard look at the Bay Area's projected future: 1 mil- lion more residents by 2020 and the likelihood — if present trends continue — of longer com- mutes, continued outward sprawl and further encroachment on open space. They recognized the need to provide enough housing for future residents and workers through more intense development, but at the same time insisted on retaining the character and uniqueness of their part of the region. They also recognized that their county is part of the whole and that the pattern of growth they were proposing for their county must be linked to others to form a cohesive vision that will sustain and improve quality of life throughout the entire region. PICTURE OF THE BAY AREA, CIRCA 2020 What does this collective vision of smart growth for the Bay Area hold in store? What would it be like to live here two decades from now? What changes would take place in the region's cities, towns and neighborhoods? And how would following the path of smart growth envisioned by 2,000 workshop participants differ from our present course of growth? Imagine, if you could, fast -forwarding to the year 2020 and viewing the Bay Area through the lens of smart growth, based on the vision of residents back in 2001 and 2002. San Francisco Bay — the magnificent natural resource that gives the region its unique identity — continues to be protected, with Bay wetlands restored, more shoreline parks opened, and attrac- tive new development built in the vibrant waterfront communi- ties. Ribbons of rail lines stretch from northern Sonoma County to southern Santa Clara County, and from San Francisco to the far eastern reaches of Alameda, Solano and Contra Costa coun- ties. The rail lines extend existing public transit systems with more frequent service and include a new North Bay rail line. Numerous new stations dot each line. Commercial corridors on major thoroughfares throughout the region bustle with buses and light-rail vehicles. Adjacent to the rail stations — within a half -mile radius — and in older downtown areas, there is intensified development of var- ious kinds: multi -family and mixed-use buildings, many with retail stores and shops on the street level offering services from cafes to dry cleaning and childcare, with residential quarters above. Significantly more housing is being constructed to match the income levels of increasing numbers of Bay Area workers. The racial mix of the Bay Area reported in the 2000 Census is even more diverse in 2020. Many more second units, town- houses and apartments have arisen in new, mixed -income neighborhoods and in communities once devoted to only one type of housing. Local governments, aided by new state and federal policies, have been making major strides in solving the Bay Area's housing cri- sis, actually housing the quarter of a million Bay Area workers , who would otherwise be commuting into the region each day. These cities offer developers financial incentives to provide hous- ing affordable to families on the lowest income rung; they enable higher densities than previously existed, including a new wave of once discouraged "granny" units built into or as additions to existing single family homes. Declining neighborhoods are revitalized and have become healthy, vibrant communities — attracting new residents and businesses, while maintaining a place for longtime inhabitants. Collectively, these changes mean many more workers live in the Bay Area — rather than commuting from outside the region — in 2020 than would have if growth trends prevalent in 2000 had continued. In fact, there has not been an increase in daily in -commuting to the region since 2002. But, despite this shift in population to the Bay Area, traffic on the region's freeways and major roadways is no worse than it would have been had these in -commuters been living outside the Bay Area. How can this be? By living in more compact communities, with stores, services, housing and jobs mixed in closer proximity to each other, Bay Area residents of the smart growth future often walk and bicycle to their destinations. Locating more housing and job centers near bus stops and rail stations also lures commuters out of their cars. This trend greatly improves economic opportunities, particularly for residents of the region's inner city communities. Due to the much greater convenience of transit, walking and cycling, air pol- lutant levels will be slightly lower under the smart growth vision, even while accommodating more housing in the region. The smart growth map of the Bay Area in 2020 shows nearly the same amount of open, undeveloped land that existed in 2002, despite two decades of population increase. Again, this reflects the concept of increasing density in already developed areas and focusing growth in existing cities and town centers and along transit corridors (including some expanded transit hubs and corridors that did not exist in 2002). New compact development also occurs in some areas that were vacant and undeveloped in 2002. Such efficient development within the region provides housing and transit access to people who other- wise would have been commuting into the region. At the same owalA-y-' :Z0 REGIONAL JCI 'ABIi1TY FOOI1'1tIN1 PROJECP time as preserving open space within the region, the new pattern of compact growth has reduced the need to house the Bay Area workforce outside the region, thus helping protect farmland and critical habitat beyond the Bay Area. Traveling in the Bay Area from county to county in 2020, you find that you still recognize familiar landmarks and scenic vistas and know where you are. You realize that things have not changed drastically because the growth that has taken place in the past two decades consists primarily of more intense development in exist- ing areas. Nonetheless, vibrant communities abound throughout each of the Bay Area's nine counties. Moving from south to north, here are some highlights: In Santa Clara County, growth is focused around Caltrain and new BART stations — from Palo Alto and Milpitas south to Gilroy — as well as adjacent to Valley Transportation Authority light-rail stations. A new light-rail corridor between Milpitas and Mountain View is lined with two- and three-story retail, office and light industrial buildings as well as some housing. Downtown San Jose has matured into a taller city, with many high-rise office and residential buildings near the new downtown BART stations. Mountain View and Sunnyvale have fairly high- density downtown centers with a mix of housing types for a wide range of wage earners. A new Caltrain station serves an adjacent employment center in Blossom Hill, and more jobs can be found farther south in the Morgan Hill business park. To accommodate employees in the business park, Morgan Hill has created a high- density town center with a mix of residential and commercial buildings oriented around its Caltrain station. Sunnyvale as well as some of the county's smaller cities, such as Gilroy and Los Gatos, have added apartments and townhouses in their downtown centers, creating compact neighborhoods centered around lively plazas. San Mateo County has intensified growth along the El Camino Real corridor, parallel to the Caltrain line, and fostered higher - density development in cities along that corridor: East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos and San Mateo. On the coast, the small communities of Montara, El Granada and Half San Francisco Bay — the magnificent natural resource that gives the region its UNIQUE IDENTITY— continues to be PROTECTED, with Bay wetlands restored, more SHORELINE PARKS opened, and attractive new development built in the vibrant waterfront communities. Mount Diablo Contra Costa County has successfully RETAINED roughly two-thirds - of its -land -as -- OPEN SPACE or in agricultural production. i01 Moon Bay have expanded their job centers and have added more housing for a variety of income levels. Pacifica has created a vibrant downtown center, with a substantial increase of jobs and housing. In northern San Mateo County, the Baylands in Brisbane has been developed into an employment center. The City and County of San Francisco, pursuing a long-stand- ing goal, has created a better jobs/housing balance by building more housing throughout the city, particularly downtown. In'some residential areas, the housing increase is slight, while in other areas — extending out from downtown along major tran- sit corridors such as Geary Boulevard and California and Mission streets — a high-density mix of offices, stores and housing is tak- ing shape. Housing and, employment 'have increased along the Church Street corridor, as wellas in Dolores Heights and in Bayview/Hunters Point. The city also has created mixed-use centers of office, retail and housing around neighborhood BART stations, along the new Third Street light-rail line that extends from Visitacion Valley and Bayview Hunters Point to Chinatown, and near a Caltrain station relocated from Paul Avenue to Silver and Oakdale avenues. Through new fiscal policies and incentives, the city is ensuring that an adequate supply of housing is afford- able to its residents in all income levels, including entry-level office workers, hotel and restaurant workers, gardeners and school teachers.- Across eachers: Across the Bay, Alameda County communitie's are accommodat- ing a growing population 'by encouraging a slight increase in housing density in existing residential areas in close -to -the -Bay cities "such ' as Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont . and Emeryville. Some areas have achieved a 5 percent density increase simply by adding one-in=law unit on every city block. Downtown Oakland is blossoming with high-density structures of offices, stores and mixed -income housing. Served by greatly improved' ferry and bus service, the former Alameda Naval Air Station has become a moderately high-density community with a mix of three- and four-story commercial and'retail buildings surround- ed by one- to four-story residential buildings. Similar mixed-use development is occurring around BART stations, from Berkeley Smart Growth Vision THE ALTERNATIVES IN BLACK AND WHITE _These' maps. show in bold relief the growth patterns fore- seen in the Smart Growth Vision and the Current Trends. Base Case. They indicate primary areas of change that Current Trends Base Case include both redevelopment of already developed areas ("infill") and construction on currently undeveloped lands ("greenfields"). south to the new Irvington and Warm Springs BART stations. Mixed-use development of housing, retail and offices also is appearing along major transit corridors, such as San Pablo Avenue and Mission, Hesperian and International boulevards, and a multimodal transit center has recently opened in Union City. The city of Fremont has created a downtown center with high-rise office and residential buildings, while in the eastern part of the county, mixed-use, mixed -income development is occurring near the BART and Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) stations. The Tri -Valley cities of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore are preserving their surrounding areas of open land by developing compact neighborhoods within walking distance of schools, stores, services and public transit. Contra Costa County has successfully retained roughly two- thirds of its land as open space or in agricultural production. Much of the new housing is located in and around the existing cities, with continually improving access to transportation options. New transportation linkages between Central and West County have opened the door to significant reinvestment in the downtowns and surrounding areas. The creation of new housing opportunities through creative integration with existing towns and neighborhoods has increased both housing choices and affordability. Job growth has been strong along the Interstate 80 and Interstate 680 corridors, bringing a diversity of jobs closer to Contra Costa's residents. In an attempt to allow more residents to work near where they live, Solano County has sought to strengthen its employment centers. While there has been a slight increase in density in residential areas, the county has encouraged development of three- and four-story commercial buildings along portions of the I-80 corridor and mixed-use development around' Capitol Corridor rail stations. Two new Capitol Corridor stations have been built, one adjacent to Travis Air Force Base and another in Dixon. Solano County has preserved its strong agricultural industry and character by focusing new development within its incorporated cities. The downtowns of Vallejo (including adjacent Mare Island), Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville WORKING TOGETHER to create a 'Vision Of a more SUSTAINABLE FUTURE is a critical component of the Smart Growth/Footprint Project, but it is just the first step. I Sonoma County, like Napa, STRIVES to retain its historic rural and agricultural character. 12 and Dixon have become bustling centers of employment and housing, where people walk and bicycle from home to work and to downtown stores and restaurants. In Napa County, growth is occurring primarily in the southern part of the county, while the rest of the county maintains its traditional rural and agricultural character. American Canyon has developed shops and stores to serve suburban housing devel- opments. More people work at the nearby Airport Industrial Park, which has added thousands of new jobs in the past 20 years. The city of Napa has intensified development of offices, stores and housing in its downtown core and added a mix of uses on a low-density scale in surrounding neighborhoods. New mixed- use development also is occurring at the site of the former State Hospital in the city of Napa. Housing has increased slightly in St. Helena outside the downtown area, and Calistoga has added more housing and shops in its downtown. Using a number of creative policies, Napa County and its cities are generating new housing to meet the needs of their lowest wage earners. In Sonoma County, the primary new feature is a rail line that extends along the old Northwestern Pacific railroad right of way all the way from Cloverdale south into Marin County. As the line was built, new stations were added in Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati and Petaluma. Along the line and particularly around the stations, mixed-use communities, mostly on a low-density scale, are being built for a wide range of income levels. Sonoma County, like Napa, strives to retain its historic rural and agricultural character, in part by encouraging increased housing densities in existing residential areas, primarily through the addition of second units. In Marin County, as in neighboring Sonoma and Napa counties, new growth is occurring primarily in already developed areas. The Northwestern Pacific rail line continues south through the towns of Novato and San Rafael, with housing, shops and offices cropping up adjacent to the new stations. San Rafael con- tinues revitalizing its downtown with intensified, mixed-use development, including a large percentage of affordable housing units, and a large urban office campus. The downtown areas of Fairfax, Larkspur and Marin City have seen slight increases in their residential populations, as housing units for a range of income levels are built above stores and offices. And the popula- tions of existing residential communities are increasing slightly, primarily due to the addition of second units. MAKING VISION REALITY'. INcEN'r'IvES AND REGULATORY CHANGE State Capitol, Sacramento ALTERING decades of fiscal and regulatory tradition will require a MAJOR SHIFT in thinking and the creation of new inducements for smarter development Patterns. 14 L1VAB14TV F00TViUNT PVt :OI' -- INCENTIVES AND REGULATORY CHANGE As participants in the smart growth workshops realized, envi- sioning a smart growth future is far simpler than the task of making it a reality. To build a smarter future for the Bay Area, we will need to change our tax system, our regulations on land use and the criteria we use for distributing state and federal funds. Indeed, we must change the "carrots and sticks" that shape land - use decisions by localities, neighborhoods and private developers. Altering decades of fiscal and regulatory tradition will require a major shift in thinking and the creation of new inducements for smarter development patterns. Local governments already have policy options they can use to promote and implement smart growth projects, but the state and federal government need to institute new incentives and reg- ulatory changes to encourage local governments — as well as developers, neighborhood groups and others — to move ahead in developing smarter communities. Meanwhile, the Bay Area's regional agencies can help create a more conducive environment by adopting new policies and strengthening existing ones that promote smart growth. As workshop participants confronted the challenges of initiating change, they proffered hundreds of ideas on how to cultivate smart growth projects that are emerging in various parts of the Bay Area and to propagate them throughout the region. Listed below are brief descriptions of some of the kinds of legislative incentives and regulatory changes that could help achieve smart growth objectives. They were suggested by Smart Growth/Footprint Project participants, but are only exam- ples. They have not been approved by the project steering com- mittee nor by any participating stakeholder groups. Each and every incentive and regulatory change on these pages would involve trade-offs that must be thoroughly considered before any are pursued. Objective 1: Stimulate housing construction and promote permanently affordable housing. Remove disincentives to providing housing. The state constitution could be amended to protect locally levied taxes from being reallocated. Under state Proposition 13 and subsequent taxpayer -sponsored initiatives, including Proposition 218, local governments have lost much of their control over tax rates and expenditure of public funds to the governor and the Legislature. If local governments were given back their share of property taxes, they would look more favorably upon new housing as a source of revenue to pay for necessary services, such as schools, fire, police, libraries and parks. Fund neighborhood -level planning to provide certainty in development review process. Specific plans that cover multiple development projects in a focused area can allow cities to define appropriate types of con- struction before a developer commits to a particular site. This process gives certainty to developers when they reach the devel- opment review process, thus encouraging desired development. New state and regional grants could help local planners prepare such plans and environmental documents for mixed-use, infill and transit -oriented projects and could link such funds to a com- mitment to build needed housing. Provide incentives to promote housing affordable to the region's workforce. Local governments can offer incentives to nonprofit and for- profit developers to create permanently affordable housing by allowing higher densities than would be otherwise permitted, expediting the permitting process, and relaxing zoning standards. Parking requirements for housing near public transit, for exam- ple, can be reduced, because residents and workers in dense neighborhoods near transit tend to own fewer cars. NEW AND PROPOSED INCENTIVES Several organizations have already proposed or developed ideas for incentives and regulatory changes: Community Capital Investment Initiative In partnership with the Bay Area's poorest communities, high priority Bay Area Alliance project to attract private investment and smart growth to these neighborhoods. CCIIBAA@BayAt-eaAlliance.org Speaker's Commission on Regionalism Blue ribbon committee of elected, business, environmental, labor and equity leaders from throughout California. Recently released report identifies state policy changes needed to allow regions to address economic competitiveness, persistent poverty, underem- ployment, traffic congestion, long commutes, unaffordable housing, and loss of open space and habitat. www.regionalism.org The Urban Land Institute (ULI) ULI's California Smart Growth Initiative is guided by business, development, environmental, social justice, civic and local government leaders from throughout the state, has identified specific priority areas and actions that the state of Cali- fornia should take to promote smart growth practices. www.smartgrowthcalifornia.uli.org Transportation for Livable Communities The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has tripled its Transportation for Livable Communities program, from $9 million to $27 million annually.This program funds pedestrian-, bicycle- and transit -related improvements, and includes a sepa- rate Housing Incentive Program for transit -oriented housing. www.mtc.ca.gov REGIONat.IlvABIITI'Y.FoarYan�ri PRo cr Inclusionary zoning laws require new housing developments to Parking requirements include a certain percentage of units (usually 10 percent to for housing NEAR 20 percent) that is affordable to very low-, low- and moderate- income residents. Although some feel that such policies unfairly PUBLIC TRANSIT can burden buyers of market -rate units in the same development, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, Union City, Dublin, Danville, be reduced because Richmond, Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa and several cities in and workers Marin County have adopted such requirements. residents Many communities also have adopted jobs/housing linkage fees in dense neighborhoods that require all new job -generating projects to pay a fee toward near transit tend the development of affordable housing. Although some feel that these fees unfairly penalize businesses producing new jobs, many to own communities have already adopted them, including San Francisco, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Pleasanton, Livermore and FEWER CARS. Napa. Sonoma County is considering a countywide program. Objective 2: Improve urban infrastructure Create a stable revenue stream for local governments (e.g., return of property taxes). During the 1990s, the state shifted approximately $3 billion of local property taxes annually from local governments to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF), which supports public schools. The loss of property tax revenue — a trend exacerbated by the difficulty of establishing new revenue sources — has caused many communities to rely primarily on development fees and retail sales taxes to fund local services. The inside front pocket of this report Unlike property taxes, these revenue streams can fluctuate wide- contains a more detailed summary ly from year to year, making long-term budgeting and planning of specific legislative changes being difficult for local governments. Returning ERAF funds to local pursued by the Smart Growth governments and restoring state support of public schools Strategy/ Regional Livability Footprint through other means could help reduce local reliance on fees and Project. A description of these leg - sales taxes and provide a more stable revenue stream for local islative efforts also is available online governments. at: www.abag.ca.gov/planning/ smartgrowth. 115 The state could provide FISCAL INCENTIVES for cleanup of old industrial brownfield sites that are suitable for new uses. 16 . my ,' .REGJQNAL UvABpuw FooTpkwT PxQJEcr fW. r Prioritize infrastructure funds for smart growth infill projects. The state could demonstrate support for smart growth by prior- itizing funds to help improve and replace existing infrastructure facilities — new roads, sewer lines and other utilities — in already urbanized areas. Provide state funds for cleanup of brownfields and to limit liability for contamination. The state could provide fiscal incentives for cleanup of old indus- trial "brownfield" sites — contaminated properties — that are suitable for new uses, particularly for housing. Developers also would be more inclined to develop on such sites if limits were set on their liability for prior contamination. As an inducement to develop on contaminated infill sites, some local governments like Emeryville already post on their city's website the location of vacant parcels and their soils analysis. Subsidize infrastructure for water recycling to ensure adequate water supply. Subsidies for construction of separate irrigation systems would encourage use of recycled water for nonpotable uses. Similarly, price differentials for fresh versus recycled water would promote greater use of recycled water for golf courses and the like. Link funding for new schools to smart growth criteria, such as: locating in neighborhood centers to promote pedestrian and bicycle access; designing for after-hours use as community centers; and building smaller scale structures to maximize proportion of nearby students. Schools, both new and renovated, that also function as commu- nity centers give vitality to neighborhoods during non -school hours, while providing needed gathering places. School districts can be rewarded for developing joint community facilities in connection with new neighborhood schools. Reward local governments for enacting smart building codes that allow retention of historic character while ensuring public safety. The state can offer incentives to local governments that adopt building codes that allow and encourage retention of historic aspects of their communities. Creating flexible regulations while maintaining safety takes creativity on the part of planners and building officials. Objective 3: Avoid displacement of existing residents and businesses. Require that the existing stock of affordable housing be maintained. Housing trust or bond funds can provide funding for existing affordable housing developments in danger of losing subsidies or tax-exempt status. Create programs and regulations that promote living -wage jobs . and services in low-income communities. By setting a minimum wage that can support a full-time worker, the state could help foster stable communities. In addition, aggressive job training and economic development programs can be fostered by the state in low-income communities to create better job and entrepreneurial opportunities for local residents. Merchants can be encouraged to locate grocery, clothing, hardware and other types of stores and services in low-income neighborhoods to enable local residents to work, shop and generate income in their own communities. Create programs to allow local public employees to live in the communities in which they work. State or regional funds could be used to offer housing subsidies or income tax credits to employees who live close to their work- places. Many local governments already provide such subsidies to teachers, police officers and firefighters. Objective 4: protect open space and agricultural lands. Encourage or require communities to enact urban growth boundaries (UGBs) or urban limit lines and link such policies to development of infill housing. By combining UGBs with local policies that encourage infill development — particularly of new housing — development can be focused in areas where infrastructure already exists. In addi- tion to protecting our remaining open space, growth boundaries help maintain the vitality of cities by encouraging more residents to live within walking distance of services and public transit. Provide incentives for infill development to avoid leapfrog development. Local governments can identify and inventory potential sites suitable for infill development. They can go a step further by rezoning unused industrial areas and underutilized shopping strips for new mixed-use development, and they can adopt ordi- nances to allow development of second units without complex or expensive approval processes. Objective 5: Encourage new development that reduces dependence on single -occupant vehicles. Reward local governments for approving new jobs and housing near public transit stations. New transportation funding could be used to encourage mixed- use development around rail and bus hubs. State and federally funded transportation programs, such as MTC's Transportation for Livable Communities and Housing Incentive programs (see box on page 15), could be expanded with increased funding. WdjQri41.1� PRQJ$GC, Streamline the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process for specific kinds of development. Although transit -oriented and mixed-use projects can increase local congestion by attracting more people and cars to an area, such projects can allow more residents to commute on public tran- sit and run more errands in the surrounding neighborhood on foot. Although some workshop participants were nervous about discussing any changes to CEQA, others proposed exempting these projects from CEQA altogether or only from currently required traffic analyses. A similar exemption already exists for low-income housing projects of 100 units or less. Provide incentives that encourage mixed-use, compact, transit -oriented, infill development. Local governments can encourage developers to create attractive new neighborhoods near public transit; with narrow streets, landscaping and other amenities that invite walking and bicy- cling. Congestion management agencies can work with local jurisdictions in updating their general plans to reflect more tran- sit -supportive land uses along the transit network and can include those new land -use scenarios in countywide transporta- tion plans. State financial rewards for such development can help local governments, developers and others overcome biases toward single -use, spread -out developments that favor automobile use. Provide increased funding to improve the safety, reliability and convenience of transportation alternatives such as rail, bus, ferry, bicycling and walking. The Bay Area plans to spend 77 percent of all transportation funds over the next 25 years on public transit. This will help attract new riders. Only when it becomes easier, safer and more reliable to ride a bus, ferry or rail line than to drive a car will the choice be a viable one. Likewise, when the safety of pedestrian and bicycle pathways is assured, more people will opt to walk or bike to their destinations and leave their cars at home. In addition to protecting our remaining OPEN SPACE, growth boundaries help maintain the VITALITY of cities. 17 When the safety of pedestrian and bicycle pathways is assured, more people will leave their cars AT HOME. 18 Provide tax bonuses to cities that approve compact, mixed-use development near public transit, perhaps in designated "smart growth zones:' "Smart growth zones" can be created in communities that reshape their land -use policies and meet smart growth criteria, in return for which they will receive tax incentives, grants, loans and technical assistance from the state for planning and environmental review. Use parking pricing and availability to encourage use of transportation alternatives. Free parking can serve as a disincentive to using alternatives to the single -occupant vehicle. Meanwhile, some places have such high demand for parking that people are willing to pay a fee, gen- erating funds that could be used to improve public transit. Cities also can institute parking ceilings that limit the amount of park- ing in new developments. INNOVATIVE BAY AREA AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS Already Bay -Area communities have :created programs to spur affordable hodsing development. Here are some examples: 1. Housing Trust -Funds The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County is Inclusionary Zoning The city of Petaluma program requires a unique publiclprivaie partnership'that has, raised over $20 million, .; I0 percent to 15 percent affordable homes in both rental and for -sale two-thirds of itfrom the private sector,and the remainder from pub- housing developments of five homes or more. Working with devel- lic agencies including Santa Clara County and each of the 15 cities opers, Petaluma has created 1,400 affordable homes for lower and in the cou"nty,:to provide first -time -homebuyer assistance for 800 moderate income households since 1984. families, create affordable rental housing for 3,000 families, and build Redevelopment Agency Commitments Oakland, San Fran - transitional and ;permanent housing#or the homeless. cisco, San Jose and Santa Clara are raising the proportion of their Flexible Zoning IThe.city of, San j&e.provides for flexible zoning redevelopment funds dedicated to affordable housing. with its; Discretionary. Alternate -Use 'policies such as density bonuses and the use of'city-oW.ned surplus land for affordable hous- ing developments. Farm Worker .Housing Recently -passed state legislation — backed by the Napa Valley'Vintners Association — allows Napa County to levy'an,annual fee on planted vineyards to provide and maintain housing four farm workers. Vineyard property owners who provide housing for their workers are exempted from the fee. Bonds In 1996, San Franciscans passed a $100 million general obli- gation bond -to create and preserve 2,400 affordable homes. Building on this success, voters will decide on a $250 million bond measure in November 2002. If passed, three-quarters of the money will fund affordable rental housing, with the balance assisting families buying their first home. Location Efficient Mortgages (LEPMs) These are special mort- gages for housing in convenient, transit -rich neighborhoods where data show members of typical households drive less and spend less on transportation, Available through a demonstration project in the Bay Area, LEMS allow households to qualify for larger mortgages by taking reduced automobile expenses into consideration. Jobs/Housing Linkage Programs Sonoma County and cities within the county are taking the first steps toward adopting a countywide linkage program that would require new develop- ments to contribute funding for affordable housing. This could generate as much $35 million over the next five years, which could be combined with other funding sources to build 1,200 affordable homes. THE VISION UP CLOSE: AN ANALYSIS OF ONE SMART GROWTH SCENARIO 0 Napa 0 C t^ v -<— land outside region devoted to housing (in-coinawers) CD Napa OMarin ep;.;.;"" San Mateo Santa Clara Solaro Alameda Contra Costa N .p .E o � � o L � 7 O ~ U LL n Base Case Sonoma Other Bay Area to counties Solano tri Contra — Cosu 0 0 0 N Smart Growth Scenario GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT (Acres converted in region by 2020) TECHNICAL APPENDICES For more detailed information behind the analysis summarized in this report, please see the online technical appendices at: www.abag.ca.gov/planning/ smartgrowth/TechAppendix.html 201 a c� e �K ? REr*xorrevt T iunsu rry FoorPxnv c PiiOJE& ANALYSIS OF ONE SMART GROWTH SCENARIO This chapter summarizes the quantitative analysis of the specific smart growth land -use scenario developed by participants in county workshops in 2001 and 2002. The analysis provides an objective comparison of this smart growth scenario to the "current trends base case," i.e., the pattern of land use that is like- ly to occur if we do nothing to chart a new course. Although this chapter analyzes the specific land -use scenario developed by workshop participants, there are innumerable ways to accomplish smart growth in the Bay Area. The analysis explores one possible model of a smart growth future for the Bay Area. ENVIRONMENT Greenfield Development If the Bay Area continues to grow as it has in the recent past, 83,000 acres of "greenfields" (i.e., currently undeveloped land) could be converted to urban use by 2020. Amounting to an 11 percent increase in the urbanized Bay Area, this acreage is more than twice the area of San Francisco and will erode farmland, greenbelts, community separators and other open spaces. Moreover, the current trends base case would not provide nearly enough housing within the nine Bay Area counties for the num- ber of workers expected by 2020. Therefore, the housing that would need to be built outside the Bay Area to accommodate in -commuters might require as many as 45,000 additional acres, assuming today's average densities in surrounding counties. By contrast, the smart growth land -use scenario would increase the urbanized footprint of the Bay Area by less than 16,000 acres, or 2 percent. It provides significantly more housing for new resi- dents, but at the same time, saves highly prized open space and agricultural land — both within the Bay Area and in outlying areas such as the fertile Central Valley — by calling for compact, mixed-use communities that are close to transit lines and employment centers. Air Quality Loss of greenfields is not the only way that future development will impact the environment, both within the region's borders and beyond. Although a much cleaner vehicle fleet is improving air quality regardless of development patterns, air quality will suffer or improve, depending on how the Bay Area grows. All things being equal, the more that residents, workers and others depend on single -occupant vehicles, the more difficult it will be. to improve our air quality. Bay Area households make approxi- mately ten trips a day, on average, and 82 percent of these are by car. Dense, walkable neighborhoods invite residents to shop and do errands on foot, potentially reducing travel by car. When these communities are centered around public transit services that can transport residents to more distant jobs and other destinations, the air quality benefits are multiplied. Under current growth trends, a continued Bay Area housing shortfall will require up to 265,000 workers (and their families) to live in outlying areas and commute to jobs within the region. These people will commute long distances, primarily in single - occupant vehicles. The smart growth scenario, on the other hand, provides enough transit -accessible housing within the region to accommodate Bay Area workers who otherwise would have to live in distant towns and commute from afar. Providing more housing in the region — built in transit -rich, walkable neighborhoods — is expected to result in about the same air quality within the Bay Area as the base case, even while accommodating these additional households. ✓r, * aaPW REGIONAL Ijvmmm Foo77ettnv'r PRo,Ecr Water Water is a precious and finite resource in the Bay Area. We import much of it from the northern reaches of California and the Sierra, and past drought years have required significant conser- vation to ensure an adequate water supply for all our needs. CASE STUDY Under the current trends base case, Santa Clara County will add 17 percent more housing units and 21 percent more jobs over 2000 levels. The Santa Clara Valley Water District* esti- mates that this will result in a 14 percent increase in water con- sumption, or 46 million additional gallons per day. By contrast, the smart growth scenario developed by Santa Clara County workshop participants shows 30 percent more housing and 20 percent more jobs than 2000 levels. Under this scenario, the Water District estimates an 18 percent increase in projected 2002 water demand, or 61 million gallons per day. This is an incremental water usage increase of only 4 percent despite an almost two -fold increase in housing. Slightly fewer new jobs are, in part, responsible for this modest increase in Santa Clara County water demand. More credit, however, goes to the compact development pattern and greater reliance on multi -family housing in the smart growth scenario. Typically, less landscaping per housing unit surrounds these development types than is commonplace with the single-fami- ly development prevalent in the current trends base case. A complete answer to the water supply question is more com- plex than this "back -of -the -envelope" analysis suggests, since the impact on water supply infrastructure is currently unknown. For instance, some retail water agencies may have to provide additional water to specific locations and their existing facilities may or may not be adequate to meet the needs in cer- tain portions of their service areas. "The county's wholesale water supply agency Water utilities and engineers are constantly searching for new sources for the region, and continually monitoring and conserv- ing our water supply is a way of life in the Bay Area. Smart growth can't change the fact that each new job or house- hold requires water to serve it. In fact, with the interconnected nature of the state's water system, new development just about anywhere in California affects the same overall water supply. But smart growth can help communities minimize water use. In the Bay Area, new development in cooler areas near the Bay requires less water than new development in hotter inland areas. The combination of compact development and more townhouses, condominiums and apartments also reduces water demand by calling for less landscaping. Currently, each residential unit in the Bay Area uses an average of 300 gallons of water per day. Under the base case, this rate is likely to continue for new development; it might even increase since new development is projected to be primarily in hotter inland areas and to be composed of single-family homes. The smart growth scenario developed by workshop participants emphasizes development in cooler, Bay -side parts of the region, and in multi -family units. This combination of changes is expect- ed to result in a 17 percent reduction in water consumption — down to an average 250 gallons a day — in new housing units. Future Research The case study at left begins a discussion about the relationship between smart growth and water demand. Future work is need- ed to estimate the change in demand as a result of smarter growth patterns and future pipeline and storage requirements throughout the region. Work also is needed to identify the specific regulatory changes and incentives needed — such as funding for infrastructure to allow widespread use of recycled water for nonpotable use — to promote water conservation and increase supplies. SMART GROWTH PROJECTIONS The land -use scenario developed by workshop participants shows specific numbers of new housing units and jds — as well as the types and locations of new development and areas to be protected as open space and agricultural land. The same information also is being used by ABAG as the starting point for a new set of regionwide, policy - based growth projections. The specifics of the smart growth scenario analyzed in this chapter may change in the future as ABAG seeks public comment and input from local governments in the process of developing these policy - based projections. (Please see project website for review opportunities: www.abag.ca.gov/ planning/smartgrowth.) It also is important to recognize that a series of incentives and regulatory changes, such as those discussed beginning on page 13, are critical variables in estimating an alter- native future. 121 MTC estimates that the land -use pattern in the SMART GROWTH SCENARIO would encourage more residents to Walk, BICYCLE or take TRANSIT to work than the base case. PROXIMITY OF NEW HOUSING AND JOBS TO EXISTING TRANSIT Percent of new development near rail or frequent bus service 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 221 Existing New Development Conditions Under (2000) Smart Growth Scenario (2002) ® Housing ; : )obs REGIONAL LwVABnm Foowwa PROJECT TRANSPORTATION Most of the Bay Area, like many U.S. metropolitan regions, grew after World War II with spread -out communities of housing, stores and offices segregated from each other; developers and officials assumed that people would drive from place to place. Today, only about a quarter of the region's residences and a third of its jobs are within convenient walking distance of a rail station or bus stop with frequent service. Since little new development is expected in already -developed areas, if current trends continue, these figures are likely to shrink. In contrast, under the smart growth scenario, fully half of all new development would be near frequent public transit service. This dramatic improvement reflects a common theme of the smart growth scenario: New development in compact, mixed-use com- munities near high-quality public transportation. A comprehensive analysis of the three smart growth alternatives arising out of the first round of workshops, conducted by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), projected that all three alternatives would result in more people riding transit, walking and bicycling to their destinations than would the base case growth scenario. (See Alternatives Report, pp. 10- 11). Based on this earlier analysis, MTC estimates that the land - use pattern in the final smart growth scenario developed by workshop participants also would encourage more residents to walk, bicycle or take transit to work than the base case. How can the smart growth scenario — which houses many more workers within the region than the base case — allow people to travel less by car? By locating more jobs and housing where many short trips can be made on foot and longer ones by transit. If cur- rent trends continue, there will be no change from today in the percentage of trips using public transportation. Under the smart growth scenario, MTC estimates the number of public transit riders to increase by one third over current levels. Congestion MTC further estimates that the total number of vehicle miles traveled in the smart growth scenario — both for work trips and total trips — would be only slightly higher than in the base case despite the fact that it provides housing for a quarter million more residents than the base case. Furthermore, average com- mute speeds are expected to be about the same as in the base case, indicating that peak hour traffic would not be any worse. However, localized traffic congestion could worsen in areas with intensive new infill development. Auto Ownership With many more people riding transit, bicycling and walking, does this mean that households in this smart growth future will own fewer cars? Typically, there is a strong correlation between household income and auto ownership and the amount of trav- el by automobile. Since the smart growth scenario calls for a tremendous amount of new housing affordable to very low- and low-income families, it follows that more Bay Area residents would be riding public transit as a result of income alone. (Note: There are some important Bay Area exceptions to this rule of thumb. In some of today's densest and most upscale neighbor- hoods, many households rely on public transit, despite being able to afford owning and operating a car.) In order to isolate the effect of smart growth on public transit rid- ership, MTC's analysis assumes a distribution of household income regionwide similar to that expected in the current trends base case. Using this assumption, MTC finds a significant increase in the proportion of households with zero automobiles, in contrast to the base case in which the number and share of households with no automobiles is expected to decrease over the next two decades. This, again, reflects the large numbers of new housing units and jobs in central areas, well served by public transit, that are included in the smart growth scenario. HOUSING Affordable Housing Housing in the Bay Area currently ranks as the most expensive in the nation, and despite an economic downturn, housing prices continue to climb! While existing homeowners may welcome the escalating value of their homes, the ever-increasing cost of hous- ing has a negative effect on the region's economy and is skewing its demographics. Companies that cannot attract employees to relocate to the Bay Area consider moving to other parts of the state or nation where housing is less expensive. Young people who are priced out of the housing market here decide to move to areas where they can buy homes and raise their families. Teachers, police officers, firefighters, librarians, medical workers and many other professionals essential to the welfare of each and every Bay Area community find that their incomes do not go far enough toward buying or renting a place to live in the Bay Area. The situation is even bleaker for very low- and low- income families and people without stable incomes. The Bay Area has not been building enough housing in general, and particularly not enough affordable housing. The under- supply of housing has driven prices up for everyone. Middle- income households outbid lower income households for , t 3 -PERSON MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (I WAGE EARNER) $64,000 Child Care Worker $20,000 Retail Salesperson $23,500 Truck Delivery Driver $27,600 Medical Assistant $27,900 n Emergency Dispatcher $41,800 Elementary School Teacher $48,000 Fire Fighter $50,300 Loan Officer in $50,800 Computer Support Specialist $55,200 Landscape Architect $56,100 Police Patrol Officer $63,600 Registered Nurse $63,800 Salarles are calculated as the simple mean of the annual gages for the five Bay Area PMSAs Source: HUD 2001 Income Limits; CA EDD 1998 OES (Escalated to 2001); BAE modest units, and wealthier households outbid everyone else for housing originally built for middle-income residents. From 1988 to 1998, the Bay Area produced 251,000 housing units — enough for 375,000 workers — while the number of jobs increased by nearly 500,000, forcing thousands of workers and their families to seek housing outside the region. Of these units, only about 100,000 were affordable for very low-, low- and mod- erate -income families, while almost twice that many units were needed for these segments of the population. An increase in the total supply of housing, including apartments, condominiums, and rental and owner -occupied houses, is critical for the economic stability and overall well-being of the region. Involvement of both for-profit and nonprofit homebuilders in the smart growth process is vital to determining how to increase the production and affordability of housing. Without government assistance and subsidies, however, housing affordable to low- and very low-income households likely will remain unobtainable. The smart growth scenario developed by workshop participants calls for construction over the next 20 years of 340,000 more housing units than the base case. This alternative growth scenario also greatly increases the proportion of new housing affordable to very low- and low-income households — 41 percent — far outpacing current trends in affordable housing production. In recent years, the Bay Area averaged only 23,000 new housing units per year, with 16 percent of them affordable to lower income families. To meet the housing goals of smart growth workshop partici- pants, new incentives and regulatory changes will be needed to counteract existing forces that discourage local governments and developers from supporting or building residential, mixed-use and compact development. In addition, special incentives will be needed to provide the levels of very low- and low-income housing envisioned by participants. I "Cost of Land Drives Home Prices," San Jose Mercury News, August 4, 2002 AFFORDABILITY OF NEW HOUSING UNITS Very Low Income 8% Above Moderate Low Income Income 8% 62% Low Income 15% Moderate Income 25% Smart Growth Scenario 123 JOBS/HOUSING ANALYSIS AREAS I. Central Sonoma County Healcisburg to Petaluma along Highway 101. Includes Sebastopol along Highway 12 and Highway 116 corridors. 2. Napa County Calistoga to American Canyon along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley. Includes Angwin and Pope Valley, northeast of St. Helena. 3. Central Solano County Dixon through Cordelia along 1-80. 4. Marin County Novato through Sausalito along Highway 101. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard through Lagunitas. Includes most of urbanized Marin County. 5. Carquinez Strait American Canyon, Vallejo, Benicia and western Contra Costa County, centered around Carquinez Strait and along San Pablo Bay. 6. Western Contra Costa/N. Alameda Crockett through Oakland and Alameda along 1-80, along the east shore of San Francisco Bay. 1. Central Contra Costa Walnut Creek, Concord and Pleasant Hill at core. Danville and Blackhawk through Martinez along 1-680. Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda along Highway 24. Also includes Benicia. 8. Eastern Contra Costa Martinez through Brentwood along Highway 4. 9, San Francisco Includes only the city. 10. Greater San Francisco Radiates out from San Francisco to San Rafael (Marin County), San Leandro (Alameda County) and Belmont, Foster City and Pacifica (San Mateo County). 11. Central/Southern Alameda Oakland through Milpitas on 1-880 along east shore of San Francisco Bay. Also extends along 1-580 & 1-680 corridors through Dublin and Pleasanton. 12. Tri -Valley Alamo to Pleasanton on 1-680. Also extends to Livermore along 1-580. 13. San Mateo San Francisco International Airport and Millbrae through Palo Alto along Highway 101. Includes the hills of Woodside and Portola Valley. 14. Silicon Valley Northern borders of Santa Clara County (including Palo Alto and Milpitas) through San Jose, including Coyote Valley. 15. Southern Santa Clara County Downtown San Jose to Gilroy along Highway 101. 241 HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS WITH JOBS/HOUSING BALANCE by key commute corridors +Coe �• �� . a 1 U , 12 �i 13 �'•' 1 X13 ° 14 P �yA ey 57% of households x 67% of households are in balanced areas. �`5 are in balanced areas. 3 14 8 0 HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS WITH NEW JOB PAY MATCHED TO NEW HOUSING COST by key commute corridors 2 3, 7 8 .t 9 310 11 12 13 14 9% of households ,� # are in balanced areas. Tti, ;gti` 62% of households are in balanced areas. MAPS These maps illustrate 15 key corridors or commute areas around the Bay Area. The maps at the top compare total units of housing to total jobs in the year 2020 in each of the commute areas. Under the smart growth scenario, an impressive 67 per- cent of Bay Area households would be in areas with a balance of workers and jobs (assuming 1.5 workers per household). By comparison, under the base case (which perpetuates current growth patterns) only 57 per- cent of households would be in balanced areas. The second pair of maps looks at the match between the pay - scales of new jobs and the cost of new housing in each area.The differences here are more stark, with the smart growth scenario providing a match of new hous- ing costs and local incomes for 62 percent of new households, while the base case achieves such a match in just 9 percent of households. 14 w s Areas where at least 85 percent of households are in balance/ �tlS; match are coded blue. jobs and Housing At its core, smart growth is about providing sufficient housing in the right place (i.e., close to jobs and/or public transit nodes) and at the right price, with a mix of .units appropriate to residents' income levels and needs. The quartet of maps to the left tells a story about how the smart growth scenario sketched out by workshop participants would shift the region's housing equation to better align housing supply and demand. The Balance Between Jobs and Housing Some people believe that the solution to the Bay Area's chronic and worsening commute traffic is a better balance of jobs and housing. According to this theory, if all our communities had sufficient housing for their workers, then enough people could live within a short drive or walking or biking distance of their jobs to put a dent in congestion. To assess the relationship between jobs and housing, this analysis looks at 15 overlapping commute areas (see maps on page 24). Each is oriented around one or more existing job centers and extends to include housing within about a half-hour commute or less, by any mode. An analysis area is considered to have an acceptable balance if the number of jobs and employed residents within that area are within 15 percent of each other. Because jobs/housing issues are complicated, two different types of jobs/housing relationships are assessed: First is the relation- ship between the total of future jobs and housing units in each analysis area, including existing and future growth. Second is the relationship between new jobs and new housing. A Look at the Totals One school of thought says that smart growth efforts must improve the balance of total jobs and housing in each community. Therefore, unless we create communities with overall jobs/housing balances, we will perpetuate current conditions in which many Bay Area residents have to drive long distances to work. Because of its dispersed development patterns, the current trends base case would result in a balance of total jobs and housing in nine of the 15.analysis areas — accounting for just 57 percent of Bay Area residents — in 2020. The base case's strong job growth without companion housing growth to support it is responsible for this low number. By contrast, the smart growth scenario would result in a total balance of jobs and housing for 67 percent of Bay Area house- holds. Almost 20 percent more people would live in a "balanced" area under the smart growth scenario than under the base case because of the greater proximity of new housing to employment centers and increased interest in mixed-use development. Focusing on New Growth Anotherschool of thought contends that striving for a total balance of jobs and housing is neither realistic nor advisable. Given that current Bay Area residents already have their jobs and homes, proponents of this line of thinking suggest that it is more important to try to balance job and housing growth only in new development. Looking at the relationship between new jobs and housing also makes it possible to add another dimension to the analysis: jobs/housing match. An analysis of match considers how the cost of new housing available in each area compares to the pay scales of new jobs in the same area. Such an analysis is not meaningful when assessing total jobs and housing supply, since the Bay Area's current housing prices preclude a match between housing costs and incomes in most markets. But it is possible to see whether the projected incomes from new local jobs would be high enough to allow new workers and their families to afford new nearby housing. Under current trends, there would be a very poor match between future jobs and housing. Development, under the current trends base case would lead to a match of new housing costs and local incomes in just one analysis area, accounting for only 9 percent of the total household growth projected under the base case. Under the smart growth scenario, the picture improves dramati- cally. There would be an acceptable match of new jobs and new housing in seven of the analysis areas, incorporating 62 percent of all new households. Just 9 percent of new housing in the BASE CASE would be affordable to new nearby workers. Under the SMART GROWTH SCENARIO, .the picture improves dramatically: 62 percent Of new households would be AFFORDABLE to new nearby workers. 125 The SMART GROWTH SCENARIO envisions a 46 percent increase in housing in the region's most impoverished communities — more than THREE TIMES that of the base case. 26 cioivnr Iavnsulzy FoorrRnvz PxoJEcr .BE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY Social equity within the smart growth framework means that people of all income levels have access to good schools and vari- ous types of employment. It means that low-income residents in particular benefit from new investment in their communities and have access to affordable housing and reliable transportation. Social equity gives all individuals access to economic opportuni- ties, mitigates displacement caused by rapidly increasing housing costs, and promotes active engagement and participation by all residents in community planning efforts. Under both the current trends base case and the smart growth scenario, the Bay Area's population and job growth will present challenges and opportunities for lower income communities, and for making housing, services and employment available to residents of impoverished neighborhoods throughout the region. Smart growth strategies have the potential to reduce some of the current inequities in these areas. If not managed well, however, smart growth could trigger changes that disrupt communities and lead to increased displacement, and more economic and social isolation. To assess these issues, growth envisioned under the smart growth scenario in impoverished communities throughout the Bay Area was compared to growth expected in these neighborhoods if current trends continue. A community is considered impover- ished if the median household income is less than 80 percent of the county median income. This analysis looks at a total of 38 such communities, which are spread throughout the nine -coun- ty Bay Area. (See map page 27.) Growth Patterns in Impoverished Communities The population and job growth rates of Bay Area impoverished communities show major differences between the base case and the smart growth scenario, particularly in household growth. Under the base case, the number of households in the region's most impoverished communities would grow by only 15 percent through 2020, and employment by 24 percent. In contrast, the smart growth scenario envisions a 46 percent increase in housing — more than three times that of the base case — and a 32 per- cent increase in jobs by 2020. If managed well, the sizable increases in household and job growth foreseen for impoverished areas would provide a signifi- cant opportunity to create healthy, diverse, mixed -income com- munities and give low-income residents access to quality afford- able housing. Job Skill Level Unless residents have needed job skills, however, providing more jobs in the region's impoverished communities will not help improve standards of living, even if wages are high enough to cover local housing costs. Over recent decades, there has been a decline in traditional high -paying manufacturing employment and a stronger focus on the information -based "new economy." In the next 20 years, most jobs commanding incomes sufficient to raise a family above the poverty level will continue to require high levels of education and job skills, regardless of the pattern in which growth occurs. Local workers in impoverished communities may not qualify for new jobs in their areas without aggressive job training and eco- nomic development programs. Thus training and education must be part of any smart growth scenario. Commercial Services The region's impoverished communities have far fewer retail establishments than their demographics would suggest they can support. The lack of retail stores means that more money than necessary leaves these neighborhoods; residents need to travel long distances to meet their basic shopping needs; and few local retail jobs and businesses are created as a result of residents' spending. Even in impoverished communities that are well - served by public transit, it is often difficult to carry groceries, take children to childcare and run other errands on the bus or train. a� a San FrancY co IAPD ERISRED B AY' E A ` C.6'm hUNJTIES' ana,l'yzed f®r, this study Sample of census tracts where 1990 median household income is less than 80 percent of the county household median income 0 San o Mateo Under the base case, existing conditions in impoverished neigh- borhoods would change much less, creating little impetus for new retail development. Overcrowding The tight, expensive Bay Area housing market has forced two or more families to share housing units designed for a single fam- ily, particularly in the region's low-income neighborhoods. Soln0 Significant new housing construction in low-income com- a0 munities, as foreseen in the smart growth scenario, can help <" to address this issue, provided that new units are offered at prices affordable to people living in overcrowded units in 0 a these neighborhoods. Contra Costa The base case has less capability to address overcrowding since it includes far less new housing development in the region's most impoverished areas. Alameda I Access 0 0 Santa Clara The smart growth scenario would strengthen the ability of low- income communities to support services by increasing residential densities, boosting the number of nearby workers, and expand- ing the proportion of relatively higher income residents in these areas. All three factors — density, employees and income -mix — would contribute to a stronger market for many goods and services, which in turn would attract retailers. The physical access of residents to employment and the larger region is another key issue in planning for equity. Even though impoverished communities are often traversed by major mass transit routes, many are currently lacking adequate transit service, especially during reverse commutes and off-peak hours. Poor transit accessibility can prevent lower income residents •from reaching jobs for which they are qualified. Increases in residential densities in impoverished communities would bring a potential increase in the number of transit riders and thus encourage bus and rail operators to add service in these areas. A concerted effort would be required to ensure more transportation options, since without them, impoverished com- munities will remain isolated, with potentially even more under- served residents. The base case offers significantly less opportunity for economic revitalization than the SMART GROWTH SCENARIO, AND could result in FURTHER STAGNATION of these communities. 127 The substantial growth in the region's IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES proposed in the smart growth scenario can lead to important new opportunities in housing, . retailservices and transit. 281 Displacement and Neighborhood Change As noted above, the substantial growth in the region's impover- ished communities proposed in the smart growth scenario can lead to important new opportunities in housing, retail services and transit. But if this growth is not well managed, it could lead to displacement and instability. Lower income renters and busi- nesses in neighborhoods that currently have relatively affordable building stock and access to downtown districts are the most likely to experience displacement as higher income renters and businesses move in. Programs to minimize displacement must be included in any smart growth scenario. Much less growth would occur in low-income communities in the base case than in the smart growth scenario. Therefore, resi- dents and businesses would feel less displacement pressure. At the same time, the base case offers significantly less opportunity for economic revitalization, and could result in further stagna- tion 'of these communities. Capitalizing on Change In order to capitalize on opportunities to revitalize lower income communities, while also discouraging displacement, the smart growth scenario relies on parallel strategies for reinvestment and affordability. Here are some of the policies that residents of these communities believe could help bring about needed improvements: • Train and educate local residents to help them qualify for new, local jobs. • Develop new jobs in low-income communities that are targeted to the current skill levels of local residents. • Increase transit -oriented development and alternatives to single -occupant auto travel to improve access to new and exist- ing jobs and services throughout the region. • Provide new business opportunities in low-income neighbor- hoods targeted to local firms and residents. • Build affordable housing throughout the region to avoid concentration in impoverished communities. • Address current overcrowded conditions by giving existing residents priority for new units in a given neighborhood. • Maintain affordability of existing housing through methods such as new financing for long-term subsidies set to expire soon. DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY Smart growth will not occur easily. Land supply, market forces and local regulations all have the potential to stand in the way of new kinds of development and growth patterns. This section estimates how "doable" the smart growth scenario might be, and the previous chapter (beginning on page 13) lists incentives, regulatory changes and other public policy changes identified by workshop participants that might help to make any smart growth dream a reality. Marketability Today, about 62 percent of Bay Area housing consists of single- family homes. Single-family homes made up a slightly higher proportion — two-thirds — of housing built in the region in the 1990s, though this trend varied considerably by county. More than 87 percent of new Solano County housing units fit this description, while only half in Santa Clara County and just 10 percent of new housing in San Francisco were single-family homes. If current trends continue, two-thirds of the new housing units expected to be constructed in the region through 2020 also will be single-family, distributed by county in similar propor- tions to those in recent history. The smart growth scenario drawn up by workshop participants reverses this trend, with 66 percent of new housing to be built as townhouses, condominiums and apartments and 34 percent as single-family homes. Adding units in these proportions would slightly alter the total regional housing stock mix by 2020, from 62 percent to 57 percent single family. Under the smart growth scenario the changes in new housing types in eight of the region's nine counties would be substantial, as local communities strive to provide sufficient housing for a growing population on a limited supply of available land. The higher level of multi -family units in the smart growth scenario compared to the base case raises some important questions. Would people in the Bay Area flock to multi -family and attached housing? Or will hordes of Bay Area commuters con- tinue to migrate to the Central Valley in pursuit of the American dream of owning a single-family home with a big back yard? In a 2000 survey, the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Northern California found that 43 percent of shoppers looking for a home in single-family subdivisions were "mainly consider- ing a single-family home."' Yet in the same survey, 42 percent of potential home buyers said they would be willing to buy a higher density, attached housing unit if it meant living near their work, and it cost no more than a conventional single-family home in an outlying area. This same interest in more compact housing types in exchange for a shorter commute has been found in studies conducted for downtown Oakland and downtown San Francisco, particularly among young, single workers and "empty nesters.."' On a national level, too, acceptance of smart growth design prin- ciples, such as smaller lots and more compact development, is growing. One study of 2,000 buyers of both newly constructed and resale homes noted, "Often what buyers want is NOT what they get. One of the main reasons behind this is that they couldn't find what they wanted in their markets:"I This study found that homebuyers wanted less sprawl and more "small town," pedestrian -oriented shopping and gathering places. Changes in the Bay Area's demographics also may support the construction of more multi -family units. Household types, such as young singles, childless couples, "empty nesters" and the elderly, tend to be attracted to urban infill housing. These groups are expanding in the Bay Area, which is expected to undergo a dramatic change in its age composition in the next 20 years. As shown on the chart to. the right, the 20- to 24 -year-old and 55 -and -over population groups together are expected to increase by over 1.2 million people in the next 20 years. Both have rela- tively high proportions of people who are interested in small units, senior and assisted housing, compact housing near work- places and urban amenities, and other types of infill housing. 600,000 S00,000 400,000 300,000 A 200,000 i 100,000 o, e 0 °O -100,000 n r .+ N -200,000 .300,000 A. P–a. BAY AREA POPULATION CHANGE BY AGE GROUP (2000-2020) Changes in the Bay Area's DEMOGRAPHICS will support the construction of more MULTI -FAMILY units. 129 If current patterns continue, TWO-THIRDS Of new housing built by 2020 would be SINGLE-FAMILY .. . ... The smart growth scenario proposes to reverse that trend, with townhouses, condos and apartments making up two-thirds of new units. 301 ,cpW,,A ( REGIONAL LIVABIIITY FOOTeRnvT PROJECT These trends, taken together, suggest that there could be increas- ing market demand for the types of housing foreseen in the smart growth scenario developed by workshop participants. As stated in a national study of future housing demand, "Since the driving force for the future is age -based growth of households that have largely completed child-rearing, the residential future of cities may well depend on how they appeal to people in life's later stages.. Available Land Supply During the Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint workshops, participants were encouraged to envision future Bay Area development patterns over a 20 -year period without explicit regard for whether new development would fit on cur- rent vacant lands. Instead, participants placed development on lands they considered appropriate for either development or redevelopment over the next 20 years. But, since the smart growth scenario envisions a variety of building types in each place, many existing structures would be consistent with the vision of workshop participants. An analysis of the smart growth scenario compared the proposed development patterns and densities desired by workshop parti- cipants in each planning area to the amount of vacant land, according to county assessor parcel data published by Metroscan. The goal of this "fit" analysis was to determine the number of acres that would need to be redeveloped to accommodate the smart growth scenario. The analysis assumed that new growth in each planning area would first occur on vacant land, and that other land in each planning area would be redeveloped to accom- modate any remaining growth. The "fit" analysis found that the smart growth scenario, depend- ing on the density of development, would require the redevelop- ment of approximately 48,000 acres. By contrast the base case would require almost no redevelopment, since it presumes that most new growth will take place on currently undeveloped sites. Redevelopment sites generally contain underutilized and older buildings. They typically occur along older transportation corri- dors, in obsolete industrial areas or on large surplus sites such as the Alameda Naval Air Station and San Francisco's Mission Bay. Over the 20 -year planning horizon, the redevelopment foreseen in the smart growth scenario would require about 2,400 acres per year. While this level of redevelopment is ambitious, it also may be quite feasible, given that redevelopment projects are common throughout the region and that it amounts to just 0.3 percent of currently urbanized land (or 5 percent over 20 years). However, it might exceed the capacity of the marketplace, and will likely face resistance in some areas from "NIMBYs" — proponents of Not In My Back Yard — who oppose change in their communities. Beginning on page 13, the Incentives chapter of this report discusses policies and regulatory changes that might help to address these issues. Financial Feasibility It will take more for smart growth to succeed than interested buyers and enough building sites. In order for developers to build compact, infill and transit -oriented development, it needs to be financially feasible. Both for-profit and nonprofit developers must make their projects "pencil out" if they are to build them. Government subsidies can help in some cases to make ends meet, but in the long run, infill development costs (including a reason- able profit) cannot exceed the rent or purchase price that future residents will be willing and able to pay. The financial feasibility of new development in the region will vary substantially depending on a host of factors, including location, timing, national economic trends, local market condi- tions, land prices, construction costs, local regulations, and the financial requirements of developers and investors. Due to the complexity and variability of each of these factors, this analysis does not look at the financial returns of future development projects. However, all of the types of development in the smart ALA is �, eULU&�N'Y..��e'�'/�.REGIONAL LwABwff FOOTPRINT PROJECT growth scenario are based on multiple real-world examples from the Bay Area, many of which were recently constructed, suggesting that, at least under some conditions, the development foreseen in the smart growth scenario can be financially feasible. Since the base case anticipates that most new growth will occur on currently undeveloped sites, it would result in more large- scale development projects and create lesser financial challenges for a developer than the smart growth scenario, which primarily calls for development to occur in already -developed areas. If there is no change in the current mix of rewards and incentives for development, smart growth development will be more diffi- cult to achieve than the base case, due to its reliance on more expensive, already -developed sites. 1 HBA News, June 2000. 2 Old Town Square Market Feasibility Study (BAE 1997), and Demand for Downtown Housing in South San Francisco (BAE 2000). 3 Community Preferences: What the Buyers Really Want in Design, Features, and Amenities (American LIVES, Inc., 1999). 4 The Implications of Changing U.S. Demographics for Housing Choice and Location in Cities (Martha Farnsworth Riche for the Brookings Institution, 2001). The challenge is to make COMPACT, infill and TRANSIT -ORIENTED development FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE for builders. 31 The Colors of Growth Opposite is a pull-out poster with two views of how the Bay Area could evolve between now and the year 2020. On the left is a map depicting the smart gr&Vth scenario showcased in this report. On the right is a map of the current trends base case, invit- ing a comparison between a continuation of "busi- ness as usual" development patterns versus a turn toward a smarter future. On both maps, the current footprint of develop- ment appears as light gray. A light sprinkling of dots on the smart growth map indicates areas that would remain largely intact but where minor changes would occur — such as a 5 percent densi- ty increase, much of that attributable to the addi- tion of granny units to single-family homes. On the map depicting the smart growth scenario, three color families mark significant new develop- ment of various types (see keys). What distinguish- es one color family from the next is the degree of emphasis on housing versus the emphasis on jobs. In fact, the three color families together represent a continuum. Various shades of brown are reserved for new residential neighborhoods, which, by defi- nition, incorporate very little employment. At the other end of the spectrum are various shades of purple, which designate new employment centers, educational institutions and other uses that for the most part exclude housing. In the middle of the jobs/housing continuum fall various shades of red, which signify mixed-use and town center develop- ment. Within all three color groupings, the darker the shade, the higher the density of that particular type of development. Look closely at the two maps — smart growth on the left vs. base case on the right — and you'll begin to see how a turn toward a smarter future will rein in the footprint of development in the nine -county San Francisco Bay Area. By dialing up the density in central cities, town centers and around transit hubs via infill development, the Bay Area has an opportunity to protect valuable agricultural lands and irreplaceable natural assets at the region's fringes. Project Web site: wwwabag.ca.gov/planning/smartgrowth/maps.html 321 Sponsoring Organizations Association of Bay Area Governments Metropolitan Transportation Commission Bay Area Air Quality Management District Bay Conservation and Development Commission SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development Regionwide Co -Sponsors of Public Workshops American Institute of Architects Audubon San Francisco Bay Restoration Program Bay Area Council Bay Area Economic Forum Bay Area Local Initiatives Support Corporation Bay Area Partnership Bay Area Rapid Transit District Bay Planning Coalition California Center for Land Recycling Greenbelt Alliance Home Builders Association of Northern California League of Women Voters of the Bay Area Non -Profit Housing Association of Northern California Northern California Council for the Community PolicyLink Sierra Club Transportation and Land Use Coalition Urban Ecology Urban Habitat Program Urban Land Institute Each countywide public workshop also was co-sponsored by local organizations, listed on the project web site: www.abag.ca.gov/planning/smartgrowth/sponsors.html ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Additional Project Sponsors California 2000 Project Calif. Dept. of Housing and Community Development Columbia Foundation Community Foundation: Silicon Valley David and Lucile Packard Foundation East Bay Community Foundation Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund The James Irvine Foundation Marin Community Foundation Peninsula Community Foundation San Francisco Foundation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Geologic Survey William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Regional Agencies Smart Growth Steering Committee Walnut Creek City Councilmember Gwen Regalia Danville Town Councilmember Millie Greenberg Napa County Supervisor Mike Rippey Santa Rosa City Councilmember Steve Rabinowitsh (alt.) Santa Clara County Supervisor James Beall Jr. Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey Suisun City Mayor James Spering Los Gatos City Councilmember Randy Attaway Contra Costa Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia San Mateo County Supervisor Richard Gordon (alt.) RWQCB Vice President Mary Warren Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Development Steering Committee Juliet Ellis, Executive Director, Urban Habitat Program Sunne Wright McPeak, President & CEO, Bay Area Council Michele Perrault, International V. P., Sierra Club Robert Harris, V. P., Environmental Affairs, PG&E Project Manager Victoria Eisen, ABAG Editorial Staff Marjorie Blackwell, principal author Victoria Eisen, ABAG, editor Brenda Kahn, MTC, editor Reka Goode, MTC, associate editor Technical Review Peter Albert, Val Menotti, John Nemeth, BART Stuart Cohen, Transportation and Land Use Coalition Patrick Duffy, Michael Houston, Gerry Raycraft, ABAG Juliet Ellis, Urban Habitat Program Henry Hilken, BAAQMD Steve Heminger, Valerie Knepper, MTC Eliot Hurwitz, BCDC/NOAA Sherman Lewis, Sierra Club Sunne McPeak, Andrew Michael, Bay Area Council Doug Shoemaker, Shannon Dodge, Non -Profit Housing Association of Northern California Tim Thomas, Emergency Services Network Analysis Equity: Victor Rubin, Raymond Colmenar, PolicyLink Housing & Development Feasibility: Paul Peninger, Jonathan Stern, Janet Smith-Heimer, Bay Area Economics; David Early, Sara Press, Design, Community & Environment Transportation and Air Quality: Chuck Purvis, MTC Graphic Design Diana Nankin, Dyett & Bhatia Graphic Production Peter Beeler, Peggy Kiss, Michele Stone, MTC Cartography Kearey Smith, ABAG Peter Beeler, MTC For more information: www.abag.ca.gov/planning/smartgrowth e-mail: smartgrowth@abag.ca.gov Smart Growth c/o ABAG P.O. Box 2050 Oakland, CA 94604 Printed on recycled paper by J.T. Litho, Oakland .s W 12- 5-02;10:16AM;city of healdsburg December 2, 2002 CITY ()Fi t0, Ip�tFRT pp,RK Mayor Armando Flores and Councilimembers City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Mayor Flores and Councilmembers: ;1707431332.1 # 2/ 2 CITY OF HEALDSBURG ADMINISTRATION 401 Grove Street Healdsburg, CA 95448-4723 Phone: (707) 431-3317 Fax: (707) 431-3321 Visit us at www.d.heaWsburg.ca.us :r N P, Ilk j CnP -I�. I am writing to request your support for the position of City representative to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), being vacated by Clark Thompson. As a Healdsburg Councilmember, 'I have experienced and witnessed first hand that the best representation for boards and commissions comes from diversity. My work on the Council has provided a challenging learning curve dealing with land use issues and a recent annexation project. I believe I would be an asset to the Commission and bring a small city perspective. My background is in business. I grew up in a family that owned and operated a business in Sonoma County for fifty years. I then went to work for a major corporation in. San Francisco. These environments provided hundreds of opportunities to work with groups, prepare long and short-term goals and set in motion pians for success. Through my different work and volunteer positions, I have been known as a person that provides solutions and promotes consensus building. I do my research and seek out people who see issues different ways to get the best gauge on projects. Most issues have several points of view there is rarely just two sides. I am open as a Councilmember and as a member of LAFCO to hearing from all the members of the Association. I believe this is a very important time for Sonoma County to find ways to ensure quality of life now and in the future. Please call me if you have questions. My home phone number is 433-0773 or a -mail is lisaschaffner@vbbn.com. Sincerely, ��'Dszp*� Lisa Wittke Schaffner Councilmember CfTy OE rW"'✓RT PACK November 20, 2002 *******************AUTO**ALL FOR AADC 940 Mayor Armando F. Flores 6 6750 Commerce Blvd 12 Rohnert Park, CA94928-2411 11 11 111 111111 111 n IfIII 11,111111111fill 1111111111111 till IIII1I1 Dear Mayor Flores: California is a world leader in the fight to control nicotine addiction and tobacco related AOBACCO disease. No state has stronger clean indoor air laws or a more inventive and powerful counter - marketing campaign. Tobacco taxes discourage use and help fund a potent web of community Tobacco to 21 advocacy for tobacco control. As a result, California's tobacco consumption and prevalence 1201.1 Street of use is among the lowest in the nation. Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 However, this state continues to have a serious problem with smoking among young people. Over 90% of smokers become addicted by the age of 20 and more than a third of them will die 800.734.2340 prematurely as a result. 'More than one -in -five Californians age 1.8 to 24 are fully addicted 916.551.2061 smokers. This high prevalence of smoking can be seen in each of our communities—outside Fax: 444.5689 our shopping malls, on our college campuses, and within our parks and recreational facilities. www.tobacco2l.org This past year the California Medical Association and the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation proposed a novel but sensible idea: increase the age for the purchase of tobacco to 21. Two separate bills were introduced in the state legislature; and even with a late start they found strong bipartisan support. One measure passed the Senate Health Committee on a 7-1 vote and another received 50 votes on the Assembly floor. The measure also received broad organizational and public backing. The legislation was endorsed by the American Lung Association, California Teachers Association, California PTA, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and the Children's Advocacy Institute. In addition, an ABC News poll in June 2002 found that "Americans by nearly a 2-1 margin favor raising the minimum legal age to buy cigarettes to 21 in their state." Encouraged by this initial result, we are planning to reintroduce the bill in the upcoming legislative session. Yet, as you may imagine, we have powerful adversaries, We will need the supportof community leaders like you. Please complete and mail the enclosed postage -paid Tobacco 21 endorser card today! Join as an endorser or a member of our Tobacco 21 steering committee — and ask your colleagues to do the same. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Paul Mitchell, Executive Director of the Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation, at (800) 734-2340. More information about this effort can be found on the Internet at http://www.tobacco2l.org. �Sincerely, ROB CRANE, MD President Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation PREVENTING TOBACCO ADDICTION FOUNDATION Advanced Fibre Communications Adahm Adent, SON 0 M A Dr. Robert F. Agrella, President, Santa Rosa Junior College Amy's Kitchen U MTY Becoming Independent HOUSING Tom Brandon, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers COALITION Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars, Paradise Ridge Winery ChyVision f 0- -- ; _ 's All Our CI''! r� �v C n , Ter November 27, 2002 Concerned Citizens for Santa Rosa Members of the Rohnert Park City Council Dan Condron 6750 Commerce Blvd. Mitch Conner, County vision Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Committee on the Shelterless Council on Aging Services For Seniors Dear Members of the Rohnert Park City CounciL•. Terry Davis, President - Summit State Bank Carole Ellis The Sonoma County Housing Coalition Consensus Council (SCHq wants to brief Faith Based Coalition of Sonoma County council members who were unable to attend the September 27t Mid Term Conference Mari Featherstone, of the Sonoma County Housing Coalition as well as extend an invitation to come before Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce your council to answer any questions you have about current activities of the SCHC Bob Flores, Faculty Advisor, Associated Students of SRJC including the Sonoma. County Housing Trust. Majida C. Gibson, Affordable Housing Consultant Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire On September 27di, the SCHC heard from several city representatives that use different Greenbelt Alliance funding tools and policies for the development of affordable housing in their community. Dr. Curtis L. Groninga, Vice President, All but one of these presenters were from outside o onoma and they all had Santa Rosa Junior College interesting ideas that the SCHC thought deserved further review as potential tools for Nancy Hall, CRI Sonoma County. Michael J. Hayes, HUD Home Builders Association At the end of the September 27t Conference, the Coalition decided to create an Ad Hoc Jerry Johnson, Sonoma County Office of Education committee to review these ideas as well as barriers that may exist to the creation of Bob Kingsley, North American Mortgage company affordable housing and come back with a list or package of policies that the SCHC Could. Helga Lemke, Sonoma County People for support. It is hoped that this package of options, if supported bythe SCHC, will be Economic Opportunity reviewed by all Sonoma County municipalities and enacted in some capacity. The John Lowry, Executive Director, Burbank Housing intention of the Coalition is to provide. all Sonoma County jurisdictions with a wide Kay Marquet, Sonoma County Community Foundation variety of tools that could be employed to create more affordable housing units as soon Craig S. Mehzner as possible. National Bank of the Redwoods John Norris, Sonoma County Task Force The Ad Hoc Committee, referred to as Committee 5, is be' co-chaired by Kathy Hayes on the Homeless and k eis. a serve en created an anyone interested being on thg North Bay Association of Realtors t s o KathyHayes at legadNerealtour corn or Rick Theis at North Bay Housing Coalition ricktheis(Rigc.org. North Coast Builders Exchange Northbay Family Homes If your council is interested in having the SCHC make a presentation, please email me at Northbay Technology Roundtable inf oaschousiMoalition.org. John R. O'Brien Michael J. Pannan, The Press Democrat Thank you for your time and attention on this important community issue. David Corse Santa Rosa Teachers Association Sincerely, Sam Salmon, Windsor Township Council Member SEIU Local 707 .� St. Joseph Health Care System - Greater Sonoma County M LEDDY SuburbanAternatives Land Trust Chats Deborah C. Swanson Sonoma County Housing Coalition Consensus Council. Sonia E. Taylor Cynthia Wood, CRS - California Association of Realtors — Director Ann Zimmer P.O. Box 402, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 707-573-4916 • info@schousingcoalltlon.org Better Cities—A Better Life CITY OF'FO�JtaERT'PARIC Ledque of Wifofnia Cities www.caciLies.org To: Mayors, City Managers and Clerks in Non -Manager Cities Date: November 6, 2002 Re: 2002 Annual Conference Resolutions Final Report Attached is the Final Report on Resolutions from our 10O Annual Conference in Long Beach on October 2-5, 2002 and the 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report. These are available on the League's Web site at www.cacities.org. 'In the meantime, please feel free to make additional copies for distribution. Headquarters Southern California Office 1400 K Street 602 East Huntington Dr., Suite C Sacramento, CA 95814 Monrovia, CA 91016 916.658.8204 626.305.1315 FAX 916.658.8240 FAX 626.305.1345 i strength in, U N ITY, League of California Cities RESOLUTIONS APPROVED 104th annual Conference Long Beach October 2-5, 2002 FINAL REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS November 2002 The 2002 League of California Cities Annual Conference was held in Long Beach on October 2 - 5. The General Resolutions Committee met on Friday, October 4, and considered ten resolutions. Of the ten resolutions, eight were approved by the General Resolutions Committee and thus forwarded to the General Assembly. One resolution was referred to the Board of Directors for assignment to an appropriate League policy committee for further study. Failure of the General Resolutions Committee to recommend adoption of this resolution does not mean that it will not receive further consideration or be approved at a later date. Pursuant to a resolution adopted in 1998, one resolution, which was approved by the policy committee that reviewed it and referred back to the appropriate policy committee for further study by the General Resolutions Committee, was before the General Assembly for potential consideration. However, the General Assembly declined to debate the resolution, thus confirming the action taken by the General Resolutions Committee. We wish to sincerely thank all city officials who served as members of the policy committees and the General Resolutions Committee. We also thank the voting delegates of the cities who participated in the General Assembly. Also attached to this report is the 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report. It summarizes the actions undertaken to implement resolutions adopted in 2001. A HISTORY OF RESOLUTIONS Resolutions have been grouped by policy committees to which they have been assigned KEY TO REVIEWING BODIES 1. Policy Committee - Preliminary 2. Policy Committee - Final 3. General Resolutions Committee 4. General Assembly KEY TO ACTIONS TAKEN A- D- N- R - Action Footnotes a - * Subject matter covered in another resolution Aa - ** Policy Committee will make final recommendation at October 2nd meeting *** Existing League policy **** Local authority presently exists Approve Disapprove No Action Refer to appropriate policy committee for study Amend 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 (} - Action of General Resolutions Committee carried forward jProcedural Note: Resolutions that are approved by the General Resolutions Committee, as well as all qualified petitioned resolutions, are reported to the floor of the General Assembly. At the 1998 Annual Conference, the League General Assembly approved Resolution #2, which established a procedure to give the General Assembly the additional opportunity to consider any resolutions approved by League policy committees but not approved by the General Resolutions Committee. Following the adoption of Resolution #2-1998, League policy now provides that: Every resolution initially recommended for approval and adoption by all the League policy committees to which the resolution is assigned, but subsequently recommended for disapproval, referral or no action by the General Resolutions Committee, shall then be placed on a consent agenda for consideration by the General Assembly. The consent agenda shall include a brief description of the bases for the recommendations by both the policy committee(s) and General Resolutions Committee, as well as the recommended action by each. Any voting delegate may make a motion to pull a resolution from the consent agenda in order to request the opportunity to fully debate the resolution. If, upon a majority vote of the General Assembly, the request for debate is approved, the General Assembly shall have the opportunity to debate and subsequently vote on the resolution.] 3 Number Key Word Index Reviewing Body Action Resolutions have been grouped by policy 1 - Preliminary Recommendation committees to which they were assigned. 2 -f=inal Recommendation to General One resolution has been assigned to two Resolutions Committee policy committees. Itis noted by this symbol (#). 3 -General Resolutions Committee4 General Assembly ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 1 Revising Bylaws of League of California Cities ** Aa A Aa f7.6. Regarding Composition of the League Board of A A A A Directors _ 2. Revising Bylaws of League of California Cities Regarding Membership Representative on Policy A A A A Committees 3. Development of a Unique Zip Code N Aa A A 4. 1 Term Limits D R R. R COMMUNITY SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE 11 ♦ 5. 1 Citizen Corps I A j A I A IA EMPLOYEE RELATIONS POLICY COMMITTEE Note No resolutions were assigned to this policy committee - - - - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE HOUSING,: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Note No resolutions were assigned to this policy committee I - I - I - I- M Pre aration of Local Coastal Plans ** Aa A Aa f7.6. Proposal to Add Approximately 700,000 Acres of New Wilderness in Ino and Mono Counties *�, Aa R (R) HOUSING,: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Note No resolutions were assigned to this policy committee I - I - I - I- M PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5. Citizen Corps A I A A A 8. 1 Mexico's Extradition Policy A A A �' A REVENUE AND TAXATION POLICY COMMITTEE Note I No resolutions were assigned to this policy committee TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONAND PUBLIC WORKS POLICY COMMITTEE 9. Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Lines Aa Aaa A A 10. Seed Limits on Urban Arterial Roadways A Aa A A RESOLUTIONS INITIATED BY PETITION i' General Resolutions General Committee Assembly Recommendation Action ! 5 APPROVED 2002 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE 1'. RESOLUTION RELATING TO REVISING BYLAWS OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING COMPOSITION OF THE LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source: Board of Directors Referred to: Administrative Services Policy Committee WHEREAS, the League seeks to constitute its board of directors to provide effective political and operational leadership for the collective efforts of California's 477 cities and to be representative of the full membership of the League; and WHEREAS, increasing the total number of directors serving on the board will offer the opportunity for additional city officials active in the League to participate on the board and will provide the board the opportunity to achieve broader representation from cities of various sizes and various geographic regions, as well as individuals of both genders, various ethnic groups and different age groups; and WHEREAS, the League's political effectiveness is enhanced and the representation of a significant portion of California's city residents is ensured by the active participation on the League board by the mayors from California's largest cities, and the board traditionally secures their membership on the board by electing the mayors of large cities to most of the ten at -large seats, thus limiting the remaining at -large seats; and WHEREAS, at -large directors will perform their representation and leadership duties more effectively if their terms on the board are increased from one year to two years; now, therefore; be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 4, 2002, that the League (1) provide for ten at -large seats on the board, and (2) provide for designated board seats for representatives from the eight largest cities, and (3) increase the term of at -large directors from one year to two years by amending sections 2, 3 and 6 of Article VII of the League bylaws as follows: Section 2: Composition. The League's Board is composed of the following (a) A President, First Vice -President and Second Vice-President/Treasurer of the League, who each serve a term of one year and are elected pursuant to Article VII, section 5; and (b) The Immediate Past President of the League who serves for a term of one year, immediately succeeding his or her term as President; C� (c) Ten Directors -at -Large, (1) Who serve for two-year terms, (2) Who are elected by the League Board at its organization meeting, and (3) At least one of whom is a representative of a city with a population of 10,000 or less. (d) One Director to be elected from each of the regional divisions and functional departments of the League, each of whom serves for term of two years,; (e) Eight Directors to be designated by each of the eight largest cities in California; and (f) Members of the National League of Cities Board of Directors who hold an office in a Member City. (g) For purposes of this section, city populations will be the population figures used by the State Controller in making the most recent allocation of subventions to cities. Directors hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or, if they sit on the League Board by virtue of their membership on the National League of Cities Board of Directors, until their terms on the National League of Cities Board of Directors conclude. Section 3: Staggered Terms. The terms of the Directors are staggered, so that the terms of approximately one-half of the members of the League Board expire each year. (a) Even -Numbered Year Terms. The following directorship terms expire in even - numbered years: (i) Departments. Directors from the Fiscal Officers,, Public Works Officers, Mayors and Council Members, Planning and Community Development, Fire Chiefs, and City Clerks departments; (ii) Divisions. Directors from the: Central Valley, Imperial County, Monterey Bay, North Bay, Orange County, Redwood Empire, Sacramento Valley and San Diego County divisions, and (iii) At Large. Directors from five of the ten at -large directorships. (b) Odd -Numbered Year Terms. The following directorship terms expire in odd - numbered years: (1) Departments. Directors from the City Attorneys, City Managers, Police Chiefs, Recreation, Parks and Community Services, and Personnel and Employee Relations departments; (ii) Divisions. Directors from the Channel Counties, Inland Empire, Desert - Mountain, East Bay, Los Angeles County, Peninsula, Riverside County and South San Joaquin Valley divisions; and (iii) At Large. Directors from five of the ten at -large directorships. 7 Section 6: Vacancies. (a) Functional Departmental Directorships. In the event of a vacancy in a functional departmental directorship, the president of the department may become a member of the League Board or may appoint a member of his or her department to fill the vacancy. (b) Regional Division Directorships. If a vacancy occurs in the regional division directorship, the regional division in question may elect a new Director at the next regular meeting of the regional division. (c) At -Large Directorships. If a vacancy occurs in an at -large directorship, the League Board may elect a new Director to fill the vacancy at the next regular board meeting. The League president may nominate individuals for consideration by the League board. (d) Terms. The person elected to fill a vacancy holds office for the remainder of the term of the office in question (see Article VII, section 3). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this bylaws amendment shall take effect immediately upon approval by the League's General Assembly; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League Board shall (1) fill the vacancies in newly -created at -large directorships at its next scheduled board meeting, and (2) designate which at -large directors shall have one-year terms and which shall have two-year terms to achieve the staggered terms described in Article VII, section 3 of the League's bylaws; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League President shall nominate individuals to fill the newly - created directorships and make recommendations to the League Board on achieving staggered terms. >»»»»> 2. RESOLUTION RELATING TO REVISING BYLAWS OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE ON POLICY COMMITTEES Source: Board of Directors Referred to: Administrative Services Policy Committee WHEREAS, League policy committees serve an important advisory role in the League's policy development process; and WHEREAS, the League achieves participation on committees that is representative of the League's full membership in part through the appointment of two representatives per committee by each of the League's sixteen regional divisions and one representatives per committee by each of the League's eleven functional departments; and WHEREAS, the League president may appoint members to each policy committee to improve population, geographic and demographic representation of our increasingly diverse membership and to secure additional expertise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long 'Beach, October 4, 2002, that the League amend its bylaws to allow the League president to appoint up to sixteen members to serve on each of the League policy committees by amending Article VII, section 10 as follows: (c) Standing Policy Committees. (i) Charge. The League shall have a series of standing policy committees,, whose charge shall be to make recommendations to the League Board on matters within the committees' jurisdiction, as well as fulfill other duties specified in these bylaws (see, for example, Article VI, section 4(b)). (ii) Membership. Each League policy committee shall be comprised of the following: • Two members appointed by each regional division president; • One member appointed by each functional department president; • No more than 16 members appointed by the League president, to provide population and geographic balance, as well as expertise; and • Such representatives of affiliate organizations in the capacity authorized by the League Board. (iii) Feedback. Policy committees shall receive information on actions taken on committee recommendations and the reasons for those actions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this bylaws amendment shall take effect immediately upon approval by the League's General Assembly. »»» 3. RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE NEED FOR THE UNITED STATES POST MASTER TO CREATE ZIP CODES THAT ARE NOT SHARED BY MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY Source: City of Diamond Bar Referred to: Administrative Services Policy Committee WHEREAS, many communities in California have the advantage and convenience of possessing zip codes that, are unique to their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the private development sector measures economic feasibility for investing in local communities based on data collected by zip codes; and WHEREAS, sales taxes, franchise fees, federal funding and other city revenue sources are tracked through zip codes; and 0 WHEREAS, cities who share zip codes may lose a portion of their revenue stream to other jurisdictions which the post office recognizes as the primary geographic area for that particular zip code; and WHEREAS, unique zip codes help to develop a city's identity so that citizens can rightfully participate in their local election processes holding their own elected officials accountable; and WHEREAS, local political and fiscal accountability is the cornerstone of democracy; and WHEREAS, the zip codes have a wider application than the delivery of mail to the cities in California; and WHEREAS, the Postal Service advises residents and businesses to identify their address by post office address rather than city address to ensure proper mail delivery; and WHEREAS, several cities in California also contain shared zip codes and may not be aware of the negative impact such an arrangement may have on their community; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 5, 2002, that the League support the request of the City of Diamond Bar and other cities to the United States Postal Service to develop and implement zip codes that do not overlap municipal boundaries. »»»»» RESOLUTION REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEES ♦5. RESOLUTION RELATING TO CITIZEN CORPS Source: Los Angeles County Division Referred to: Community Services and Public Safety Policy Committees WHEREAS, the tragic events on September 11, 2001 have renewed citizen interest in volunteerism and prompted President Bush to call upon every American to commit at least two years of their lives to the service of others; and WHEREAS, Citizen Corps is the component of the USA Freedom Corps that creates opportunities for individuals to volunteer to help prepare for and respond to emergencies by bringing together local leaders, citizen volunteers and the network of first responder organizations; and WHEREAS, President Bush has requested more than $230 million from Congress in fiscal year 2003 to support and expand Citizen Corps initiatives, including funds to supportthe five Corps programs and provide nationwide training and grants to communities; and 10 WHEREAS, municipal governments in the State of California are responsible for the preservation of public safety and city officials are respected community members with the ability to encourage citizen participation in public safety programs to enhance community, security; and WHEREAS, many municipal governments currently utilize volunteers in a number of capacities, including participation in programs similar to the following five national Citizen Corps programs: Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Response Teams, Volunteers in Police Service, Medical Reserve Corps, and the Terrorism Information and Prevention System; and WHEREAS, the development of a Citizen Corps Council in each community to develop a systematic, efficient, and effective method for providing public education stimulating wide- spread participation, and organizing volunteer programs to increase community safety will provide a link between local programs and the national effort; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 5, 2002, that the League supports the initiation and expansion of local volunteer programs as an efficient means of maximizing public safety and encourages: 1) Cities to inventory existing volunteer public safety programs and solicit support from program members for participation in the Citizen Corps; 2) City officials to establish/participate in Citizen Corps Councils along with other community leaders such as neighborhood advisory commissioners, emergency management and first responder personnel, community service and faith -based groups, and business representatives; 3) City officials to request that their federal representative's support direct funding opportunities for Citizen Corps programs; 4) Cities to apply directly for grant funding if federal funds are made available for fiscal year 2003. RESOLUTION REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY POLICY COMMITTEE 6. RESOLUTION RELATING TO LOCAL COASTAL PLANS AND LOCAL CONTROL Source: City of Malibu Referred to: Environmental Quality Policy Committee WHEREAS, the California Constitution authorizes local government to exercise police powers to make and enforce all local„ police, sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Act is carefully designed to respect local government in the development and implementation of a Local Coastal Program (LCP). The Act requires all coastal cities and counties to draft and adopt an LCP. The Coastal Act requires an alliance 11 between local governments and the State to implement statewide coastal policy. Further, the Coastal Act declares that "...to achieve maximum responsiveness to local conditions, accountability, and public accessibility, it is necessaryto rely heavily on local government and local land use planning procedures and enforcement..." in carrying out the states coastal objectives and policies (Public Resources Code Section 30004); and WHEREAS, in August 2000, the Legislature enacted and the Governor signed AB988, which empowers the Coastal Commission to prepare and certify Malibu's LCP. Accordingly, state -appointed Coastal Commissioners are empowered to draft the City's (a) land use plans, (b) zoning ordinances, (c) zoning district maps. This authorization presents a profound incursion into local prerogative and contravenes the constitutional principles of local self- determination; and WHEREAS, the LCP certified by the California Coastal Commission for Malibu has many provisions that contradict the City's General Plan, locally adopted laws and the will of the elected officials duly elected to represent the citizens of Malibu; and WHEREAS, all local governments are regulated by State agencies and it is possible that the Legislature could create similar situations impacting other cities, where non -elected, appointed State officials could mandate local laws inconsistent with existing local laws and the will of the local elected officials; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach; October 5, 2002, that the League of California Cities affirms its commitment to local control by requesting the Coastal Commission to defer to the elected officials of a City with respect to choices in the implementation of an LCP that complies with the requirements of state law and regulation; and be it further RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities shallmonitor any State legislation, especially legislation impacting coastal cities that could impinge on local control via delegation of authority of local issues to State agencies. »»»»» RESOLUTION REFERRED TO PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE 8. ' RESOLUTION RELATING TO MEXICO'S EXTRADITION POLICY Source: City of Rosemead and City of South El Monte Referred to: Public Safety Policy Committee WHEREAS, the Preamble to the United States Constitution lists providing for the "common defense" as one reason for forming our national government; and WHEREAS, the Constitution prohibits states and local governments from entering into treaties with foreign governments to protect their, citizens and arrange extradition for criminals; and 12 WHEREAS, the "Extradition Treaty" (1988') allows Mexico to refuse to extradite a fugitive. if the United States courts charge the suspect with a capital offense, and now the Mexican Supreme Court has recently ruled that Mexico will not extradite criminals who face a life sentence in the United States; and WHEREAS, this restriction provides a safe haven for those who commit the most serious crimes, including murder and terrorist acts; and WHEREAS, any surviving conspirator who participated in the September 11th attack on America would enjoy the protection provided by the Mexican courts; and WHEREAS, officials estimate that more than 60 suspected killers from Los Angeles County alone are in Mexico, along with countless more individuals who are suspected of rape, child molestation, attempted murder, and other serious, violent crimes; and WHEREAS, the person responsible for the April 29, 2002, murder of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy David March is believed to have fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution; and WHEREAS, the existence of a Mexican safe haven for these most heinous criminals presents an enormous challenge for border states seeking to defend their citizens; and WHEREAS, the Attorney General from each of the 50 states has asked United States Attorney General John Ashcroft and United States Secretary of State Colin Powell to address this extradition issue with their counterparts in Mexico, and WHEREAS, the resolution of this issue is critical to defending our nation from enemies both foreign and domestic; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 5, 2002, that the League call upon President George W. Bush, and Members of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives to use all diplomatic means at their disposal to insist that the "Extradition Treaty" (1988) be revised to resolve the critical issue of the extradition of those suspected of committing serious and violent crimes against people in the United States. »»»» RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC WORKS POLICY COMMITTEE 9. RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES Source: Los Angeles County Division Referred to: Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee WHEREAS, in 1967 the California Public. Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a policy of encouraging undergrounding of utility lines; and 13 WHEREAS, by 1999 only 4000 miles of distribution facilities have been placed underground while over 163,000 miles of overhead distribution lines remain; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1149 required the CPUC to study the following issues: 1. Discovering and eliminating barriers to establishing continuity of the existing underground system and ways to eliminate uneven patches of overhead facilities. 2. How to enhance public safety. 3. How to improve reliability. 4. How to provide more flexibility and control to local governments; and WHEREAS, the CPUC AB 1149 Study, Phase II, is not complete; and WHEREAS, during the AB 1149 workshops the overwhelming majority of commentators urged that the CPUC pursue ways to increase, accelerate, and maximize the conversion rate without raising ratepayers' contribution and explore alternate sources of financing for undergrounding; and WHEREAS, unexplored suggestions for speeding the conversion of overhead lines have been offered including: 1. Using life cycle costs when comparing the cost of undergrounding with repair and maintenance of overhead facilities. 2. Utilizing competitive bidding for the planning and construction of Rule 20A projects. 3. Experimenting with alternative methods of undergrounding such as using shared conduits and trenches, and re-evaluating trench depth and separation requirements. 4. Provide incentives for utility companies to perform conversion projects. 5. Employ economies of scale to obtain more competitive costs for undergrounding; and WHEREAS, underground projects are all accomplished with funds on hand when long- term financing, or other creative or innovative financing methods may offer more benefits; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the. League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in Long Beach, October 5, 2002, that the League: 1. Coordinate city efforts and actively encourage the State and California Public Utilities Commission to develop and implement a plan for the underground conversion of overhead utility lines within the next 25 years; and 14 r 2. Encourage the State and California Public Utilities Commission to investigate and pursue new methods of financing of the conversions including long-term financing using Rule 20A funds, bond financing and other creative financing methods that may be utilized for the purpose of undergrounding utilities. 10. RESOLUTION RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. Source: City of Thousand Oaks Referred to: Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee WHEREAS, setting speed limits on streets and highways must follow a process identified in Section 627 of the State of California Vehicle Code; and WHEREAS, in order to use radar for enforcement of the speed limit, the posted speed limit must be set in accordance with Section 627 of the State of California Vehicle Code, which requires that the speed limits be set within 5 mph of the 85th percentile, exclusive of other factors; and WHEREAS,, the technological superiority of today's vehicles translates to motorists being comfortable when traveling at higher speeds; and WHEREAS, the safety of public workers performing landscape and road maintenance activities is lessened as vehicle speeds increase; and WHEREAS, motorists do not, on a continual basis, give consideration to the consequences or severity of high speed accidents; and WHEREAS, local elected officials are continually contacted by constituents regarding speeding on streets and highways; and therefore be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in the Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, October 5, 2002, that the League should support a formal re-evaluation of the methodology for the setting of speed limits. »»» 15 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report Res# Title Required Action Status Administrative Services Policy Committee ` 1 Revising Bylaws for the I Approve proposed revised bylaws for the League of California Membership approved bylaws I League of California Cities I Cities that were incorporated in 2000 and 2001. changes. Community Services 2 Day Care Services for Encourage cities to recognize seniors as a valuable state The Community Services Policy Children and Seniors resource and develop and improve intergenerational programs Committee has heard from and activities. Support legislation that provides funding for side- speakers on intergenerational by -side day care facilities for California's youth, adults and services that are offered in seniors. California. Additionally, information on day care facilities and intergenerational programs that are offered throughout California, has been requested from community services professionals across the state. Our goal is to provide information and subject experts to cities interested in developing such facilities and services. Employee Relations Policy Committee 3 Excess Retirement System Support legislation and any other effort to allow local agencies the The League supported Assets and More Options for option to utilize excess PERS investment assets as determined Assembly Bill 510 (Matthews) Employer Use of Those exclusively by the affected local contracting agency, and as Chapter 781, Statutes of 2002. Assets permitted by law, provide employers the option to amend Contracting agencies of the contracts if funds are depleted. California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) with excess assets can request the transfer those excess assets 5 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report Res# Title Required Action Status 2 to a retiree health account established by the CalPERS Board for the purpose of providing retiree health benefits. Environmental Quality Policy Committee 4 Flexibility in the Wastewater Evaluate and pursue state and federal legislative and 1. Evaluated federal legislative Permitting Process by administrative remedies that: and regulatory remedies California State and 1. Limit the use of frivolous citizen lawsuits for personal designed to provide relief to Regional Water Quality financial gain, but continue to allow injunctive relief for those entities facing the threat of Control Boards as Allowed documented violations of the Clean Water Act if the citizen lawsuits under the Clean by Law violations are not the subject of enforcement proceedings Water Act. by state agencies or by local water quality control boards; 2. Ensure that majority of monies collected from a city as fees, 2. The League is pursuing this penalties or judgments are directed toward correcting the issue at NLC. cause of past, current and projected violations of the city's NPDES permit; 3. City officials met with 3. Return some discretion to state and regional water quality Congressman Mike Thompson, control boards in setting penalties to allow fairness based who is pursuing federal on severity and circumstances of the violation and the legislative changes that would population of the city; and provide relief to those jurisdictions subject to an Encourage state and regional water quality control boards to use administrative action that are existing discretionary authority, in keeping with Clean Water Act, facing a citizen lawsuit. to issue discharge permits that are reasonably achievable, based on the unique conditions of a city or a region. 4. Completed citizen lawsuit "white paper," and posted it to the League Web site. 2 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report Title Required Action Status Housin , Community & Economic Development Policy Committee 6 Incentives to Improve the 1.Support legislation to amend Health and Safety Code Chapter The initial $100 million that was Balance of Jobs and 3.7, the Jobs -Housing Balance Improvement Act, to provide targeted to the Jobs, Housing Housing in California tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job Balance Improvement Program creation and retention in housing -rich, jobs -poor communities. was eliminated due to the state a) Award direct grants to fund development of infrastructure budget deficit. However, SB423 that results in the creation and retention of jobs; Torlakson, which passed in the b) Eliminate matching dollar requirements for economic 2002 session would allocate development and infrastructure state grants; $100 million of the Housing c) Provide grant funding for infrastructure planning and design Bond (Prop 46) for these and the creation of economic development strategies; and purposes. Given the continuing d) Allow cities maximum flexibility in use of state funds toward state budget deficits, the outlook local priorities that support job creation. for additional economic 2. Adopt policies and programs that establish a comprehensive development funds is bleak. For solution to infrastructure and jobs/housing needs of all those funds that do exist, the communities within the state. League will continue to advocate for the maximum of local flexibility in the use of those funds. Public Safety Policy Committee No resolutions assigned. Revenue & Taxation Policy Committee 7 Supporting the Passage of a Support passage of a ballot measure to stabilize local government The League and California State Ballot Measure to Stabilize revenues and enhance ability of California's cities, counties and Association of Counties explored and Reform Local special districts to meet the growing service and public facilities the feasibility of supporting a Government Financing needs of Californians. Support a ballot measure that affords ballot measure in November voters opportunity to vote to constitutionally protect all local 2002. The State budget crisis government revenues and increase revenues available to local required efforts to be refocused governments for public safety and health services and facilities. on preserving local government -3 Res# Title 2001 Annual Conference Resolutions Implementation Report uired Action Status revenues in the immediate term. Support of a revenue protection ballot measure will be reevaluated for the 2004 elections. Transportation, Comm. and Public Works Policy Committee 9 Telephone Area Codes Work with California PUC, various telephone companies and Under review by federal regulatory agencies to improve telephone area code Telecommunications Task planning. Force. -4 Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor November ,5, 2002 MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION OF SONOMA COUNTY DEC 5 900Z C:!W OF ROHT•]FR'i PARK Jack Geary, Chair Sonoma County Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons Geary & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 3774 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Dear'Mr. Geary: City of Sonoma Mayor Al Mazza No. 1 The Plaza Sonoma, CA 95476 (707 3�8-68'I a�F N _ On behalf of Mayor Mazza in his capacity as Chair of the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association, of Sonoma County, I am responding to your November 4 letter requesting written acknowledgement of the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons. The Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association is in a transitional phase right now due to municipal elections, City Council reorganizations and the annual rotational transfer of administration of the Association. It may be possible to have the Association consider the proposed letter of acknowledgement at the December Board of Directors meeting. Or it may be prudent to defer action until the Board's February meeting because of the transition in Association leadership. I will coordinate with the incoming leadership of the Association and let you know when this -matter will be presented to the Association Board. If you have any questions in the meantime, please 'feel free to contact me (phone: 933- 2215; email: mikefOsonomacity.orq). Very truly yours, Michael Fuson cc: Chairman Mazza Paul Berlant, City of Windsor (with attachment) Ilk GEARY & ASSOCIATES, INC, Correspond to: P.O. Box 3774 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 Phone 707-525-8085 Fax 707-525-8088 Email geary@geatVmsociates.eom www.gearyassodates.com November 4,, 2002 Albert C. Mazza Mayor of Sonoma City of Sonoma 117 First Street West Sonoma, CA 95476 Vocational Consulting Outplacement/Forensic Evaluations Santa Rosa Office 1100 Coddingtown Center, Suite A �in\! - 5 2002 RE: Sonoma. County Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons Honorable Mayor, Satellite Offices Eureka Napa Ukiah Steve Shaw, CRI and I appreciated the opportunity you provided to meet with the Executive Council of the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association, Thursday evening October 10, 2002. Your comments and questions and the comments of questions of the members present were very helpful. With respect to your., question about time demands, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma CountyMayors' Committee for the Employment of Persons with Disabilities will meet four times per.year. Participation on the Executive Committee and/or Standing Committees would be based on personal interest and available time of members. There are a variety of membership alternatives: ✓ (1) Each city mayor is invited to become a member of the Board of Directors; or (2) One member of the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association can represent the association; or (3) Acknowledge the Sonoma County Mayor's Committee and participate in various events as they are scheduled; and/or, (4) Each Mayor and Councilmember (or their representative) can decide to join and/or participate on an individual basis and participate to the extent of their interest and time; GEARY & ASSOCIATES, INC. Albert C. Mazza, November 4, 2002, Page 2 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Since mayors and councilmembers have significant time demands, I would suggest that a "representative" from each community be appointed to serve on the Board. The representative does not need to be an employee of the elected official or the city government. There is no membership fee for elected officials or their representatives. I believe it is important that all cities and towns are represented, by the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee and that the lines of communication are always open to elected officials. We would like to have a formal written acknowledgment of the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association. I have attached a document used by the Solano County Mayors' Conference to acknowledge the local Solano County Committee for the Employment of Persons with Disabilities. I also prepared and enclosed a suggested paraphrased text. Respectfully, Jack Geary, Chair Sonoma County Mayors' Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons JG/jg cc Mike Fuson, Sonoma County Mayors & Councilmember's Association Executive Committee, SCMCEDP Enclosures LETTERHEAD SUGGESTED LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT DATE With the supportfrom the Sonoma. County Mayors and Councilmember's Association, the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee for the Employment of Persons with ,Disabilities provides education to the community on persons with disabilities; provides information to employers regarding the hiring of individuals with disabilities; and promotes the employment of persons with disabilities. Together, the Mayors' Committee, public and private agencies, private sector business and local government are committed to increase the employment of persons with disabilities in Sonoma County. The signatures below are evidence of this collaborative effort. Typed Name and Signatures of each City Mayor Sectemoer 5. 1999 With the su000rt'Yom the Solana County Mayers` Conference. the Solana County Mayors' Committee for the Employment of Peoole with Disabilities :-rovlces ecucatiori :o the community on persons with aisaoriities ana provices ^fcr- aticr. 'o amClovers ; egarairg re ririrg of incividuais with -Jisaalities. 7cgether, the Mayors' Committee, puolic and private agencies, private sector ousiness and local government are committed to increase the employment of persons with dsaciii ies in Solano County. The signatures bn,cw are evicence of :his COI1ahnrAtivP affnrf JERRY FWES. City of nicia A City of Dixon GEORGE PETTYGRQVE, Mayor City of Fairfield &MN( �t IM PER G, MaXorjm of Suisun FREE) HARRIS, Mayor City of Rio Vista 17AWD-FLEMING, Mayor City of Vacaville v - City of Vallejo AANIFER LIM, Chair Solan County Mayors' Committee for tate Employment of People with Disabilities CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ''u D E C 0 5 2002 CrIP/ 0F'H0}-iivEPT PARK, December 5, 2002 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, California 94928' MEMORANDUM COUNCIL MISCELLANEOUS C0N� ,,fxri1NIGAT10NS A SNDA � Y:J } cm, TO: TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Council Member Elect Greg Nordin Council Member Elect Arnie Spradlin FROM: Betsy Straus RE: Indian Springs Ltd. et al. v City of Rohnert Park. '� 3-E�ra.uSS Ly Good news! The federal district court dismissed the 'lawsuit brought by the mobile home park owners that claimed the City's mobile home rent review ordinance had not been in effect since 1995. Their claim was the basis for the "back rent" claims against the mobile home owners. With the dismissal of the lawsuit, the claims for back rent must be withdrawn as well. The federal district court conducted a thorough hearing on November 27, and issued a seven -page opinion on December 5 dismissing the park owners' claims. Based upon the opinion and statements made by the park owners' lawyers after the hearing, we are highly doubtful that the opinion will be appealed. As you are aware, Michelle Kenyon of McDonough, Holland & Allen has represented the City in this litigation. The City has benefited greatly in this case from the depth of her experience in mobile home rent review matters. The last sentence in the Judge's opinion seems particularly appropriate: "The clerk shall close the file." Thank you for your attention. Please tet me know if you have questions. c: Joe Netter Steve Donley Marlyn Keller (707) 588-2214 bstrauss@rpcity.org RSC �IE.D CITY OF AOHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Blvd. DEC 0 3 2002 [707] 588-2227 FAX: 588-2274 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FACT SHEET FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: l i" 3 0- 07— Name: z_Name: �-- C'`' (J S t✓ "' Residence Telephone: Address: t.n Business Telephone: _ Employer: 7 t-- T' r' '` Address: Type of Business: Specific Work Performed: Year Graduated from High School: 9 Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident: 2 000 Degrees.: A , S , i M, V V" M ia! Ye_:, ✓ No: List Activities in clubs, associations, etc.: 2 oomear &&k LJAZI TV TO WHICH BODYDO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? (Commission, Board or Committee) alctcur AD Indicate Reasons for your Interest in Appointment:7�;-- cL- Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. You may use other side of form if needed. Signature (Form approved by City Council 3!5'/75) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 a CITY OF' ROHNERT 'PARK $� 6750 Commerce Blvd. i [707] 588-2227 FAX: 588-2274 CI -VY C3c 'w. HN,FRT PAWK - -- CHLl OLii:.a�r COMMISSIONS BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: �/ " /� � " dA Jf��1Il� Residence Telephone: 5665 --fe,5q3 Name: 4,��y�% Business Telephone: _, 7 q(��3�� Address: ��Address: l� U� Employer: c,; C// 9 q5,5-6 Type of Business: YP — Specific Work Performed: Year Graduated from High School: % �1� Degrees: AJ Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Yes: No: Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident: List Activities in clubs, associations etc.: _ �cc- es %�ccjc�nr� TO WHICH BODY DO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? 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Park Resident: List Activities in clubs, associations, etc.: TO WHICH BODY DO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? (Commission, Board or Committee) 0 <Ju) Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. You may use other side of form if needed. (Form approved by City Council 3/5/75) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park; CA 94928 t,. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Blvd. [707] 588-2227 FAX: 588-2274 0 FACT SHEET FOR CITY COiJNCIL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONS BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: Name: lv Yl p W Address: `r ry �,O�ne Z- e ME I Employer: cSf�n Type of Business: Specific Work Performed: Year Graduated from High School: Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? 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Signature (Form approved by City Council 315175) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 ComPark CA 94928 merce Blvd. Rohnert RECEIVED CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Blvd. [707] 588-2227 NOV 2 7 2002 FAX: 588-2274 CITY OF FACT SHEET FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO ROHNERT PARK COMMISSIONS BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: Name: Residence Telephone:" Address* D P- , Business Telephone: Address: TE /=/I� X1.1 -7-1 OAIS Type of Business: Specific Work Performed: e Year Graduated from High School: Degrees: l Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Yes:—.;C' No: Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident; } List Activities in clubs, associations, etc.: A �^ TO WHICH BODY DO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? (Commission, Board or Committee) b/ 4�910�pll4a P�oc 2,0 3 i 00-eW 7, Corn in'ssrjn ) Indicate Reasons for your Interest in Appointment: Aq IA-- .S �O� E<9tilt —P ' `LI Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. 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Reasons for your Interest in Appointment: a Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. You may use other side of form if needed. Signature (Form approved by City Council '3/5/75) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park CA 94928 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ECETVED 6750 Commerce Blvd. [707] 588-2227 NOV 2 7 2002 FAX: 588-2274 CETT OF FACT SHEET FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO ROHNERT PARK COMMISSIONS BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: 21 Name: X A !'11 e -j /�- t/ % '1/+ f Address: 7 Y1 ?LA Cr - Residence Telephone: 7� X773 Business Telephone: SZ1- SZ4 � go ,,, f r Lf Address: Employer: r%A /JQ� it 0 �f G I r'iy V-��., Nm Type of Business: A G14-L,�� Specific Work Performed: Year Graduated from High School:/5 6, ! Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident: G 6 Degrees: 5A 1 l ,� Tai `l 10"i -E. 4510 u) S Y Yes: No: List Activities in clubs, associations, etc.: &DrA I- G GP r G41A" `FC vaI- 61 P 2k -f' c� "�� C'dYu/yt �/'✓' e o iJ TO WHICH BODY DO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? (Commission, Board or Committee) Indicate Reasons for your Interest in Appointment: k& A Wit' �6y rt a?Vy P 7-71jr 1!!°/K94*-' /1V �Q D tic r e�ia /1 l� r� 1✓D i� l�y,, p f <2'P0j 6-.r�cc, 76 �`i`e� . s - Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. You may use other side of form if needed. V7LAii/k- V �9 LLcrLJln/6 ?7f Q/1PQ,2 tUlvi Signature (Form approved by City Council 315n5) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY'MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park CA 94928 47I ,r i`f�IJL CVC November 6, 2002 R O H N E R T P A R K t: -;+E P T PARK C H.AAM B E R City of RohnertPark Community Development Commission 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 { Dear Community Development Commission: The following is a summary of'Economic Development activities preformed by the RohnertPark Chamber of Commerce for the month of October 2002. Staff gave out 18 directories and 22 relocation packets from general requests. State Farm Insurance. received an additional 130 relocation packets for their October 19 & 29 Welcome Fair (all total the Chamber provided 250 relocation packets.) The Chamber provided 220 Sonoma County Visitors Guides to Sonoma State University- Faculty Search Department. There were approximately 25 requests for City maps from .the general public. Chamber staff provided 35 Visitors packets to Petron Corporation that were attending a conference at the DoubleTree. The Rohnert Park Chamber responded to approximately 449 informational calls for the month of October. Staff spent 129 hours on direct Economic Development related work (this includes time spent on web entry information, AM Rohnert Park, Women In Business, and business information inquires). Staff spent an addtional 19hours compiling and editing the latest proof of the City's/Chamber resource directory. Tourism hours equaled 40. Respectfully submitted, Carla Howell, President/CEO Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Cc: Steve Donley, Assistant City Manager Rohnert'Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Board ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5000 Roberts Lake Road, Suite B Rohnert Park, California 94928 FEFONr 707-.584-1415 FAX 707-584-2945 E-MAIL rpcc@sonic.net wewm www. r,p chamber. or, Redwood Empire Branch 115 Talbot Avenue Tanta Rosa, CA 95404-4033 W. Box 1746 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-1746 Phone:(707) 527-5864 Fax:(707) 542-61'11 1 -800 -LUNG -USA Iungassn@neteze.com www.califomialung.org Serving SONOMA. NAPA. MARIN, MENDOCINO,. LAKE, HUMBOLDT and DEL NORTE Counties When You Can't Breathe, Nothing, Else Matters® ® Printed on recycled paper December 3, 2002 Mayor Armando Flores City Council 6750 Commerce Blvd. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION® DEC of California 5 2002 CI7Y of Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Mayor Flores, 7 I O We at the American Lung Association of California—Redwood Empire Branch would like to congratulate the City of Santa Rosa on their decision to require the use of clean burning natural gas by their new solid waste management contractor, North Ray Corporation. Natural gas fueled garbage trucks will significantly reduce hamful diesel emissions in Santa Rosa's neighborhoods and improve public health. An informative study titled. "Greening Garbage Trucks" provides some valuable information on this subject and is available at www.informinc.org/ggtprogram.htm. As a key decision maker we strongly encourage you to make a similar decision when the time comes to renew solid waste management contracts in, your community. There are significant financial resources available to you at both the state and regional level to assist in the transition and a number of venders with experience in delivering services with alternatively .fueled vehicles. Even if your community is not in the process of contracting for this service, many of the resources are still available to you to convert your existing refuse fleet to less polluting natural gas'. Air quality is a valuable community resource. Reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases is a shared responsibility, requiring the cooperation and participation of every community and its members. Please help the American Lung Association in our mission to create lung healthy. communities. We stand ready to assist you in making this transition. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. Sincerely, Les Crawford Board President Superintendent, Roseland School District CC: Santa Rosa City Council Members Santa Rosa City Manager Jeff Kolin - North Bay Corp. Barbara Beedon Executive Director, equently Asked Questions AboutDiesel Fuel I Clean Air Month May 2002 your;email adds ■��li.13lii st +RCH spotlight l May is Clean Air Month! -- May 2002 Page 1 of 4 0 There's Even More You Should Know About Diesel Frequently Asked Questions About Diesel Fuel Does diesel fuel pose a serious health risk? Yes. Diesel exhaust is a serious public health risk and has been listed as a known human carcinogen since 1990. In 1998, the California. Air Resources Board (CARB) formally listed diesel particulate as a toxic air contaminant. In fact, diesel particulates are the most significant source of air toxics In California and account for 70 percent of the cancer risk from toxic air contaminants statewide, according to C'ARB. Diesel exhaust also exacerbates lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema. Isn't the so called "green diesel" a healthier alternative? No. Engine manufacturers and oil companies have tried to portray so- called "green diesel' as being as clean as cleaner fuels such as natural gas. But diesel is an inherently dirtier fuel. While control technologies can significantly reduce particulate emissions, diesel engines can degrade over time, increasing emission levels. "Green -diesel" vehicles still emit more smog -forming nitrogen oxide than vehicles powered by natural gas, electricity or fuel cells. "Green -diesel" vehicles require ultra -low -sulfur diesel fuel to achieve the projected emission reductions, as low as five to 15 parts per million, according to manufacturers. While oil companies have made this fuel available in some markets, it is not yet required to be available by state or federal regulation. "Green -diesel" technology relies on after -treatment devices, which, if applied to natural gas technologies, could reduce natural gas particulate emissions even further than the current low levels. Does natural gas really burn cleaner than diesel? Yes. Cleaner fuels such as natural gas are inherently cleaner burning than diesel and provide greater overall pollution reductions and public health benefits. Natural gas vehicles emit extremely small amounts of httn //www.califoraialuug.ore/spotlight/diesel faq.html 12/4/2002 particulate matter and low levels of nitrogen oxides. In fact, natural gas bus engines emit about 50 percent less nitrogen oxides and particulate matter than the vast majority of diesel buses based on engine certification levels. Natural gas buses emit far less particulates than most diesel buses on the road today. When in -use emissions are considered, current diesel buses emit 11 to 22 times more particulate matter than natural gas buses. Is it really feasible to operate buses and heavy-duty trucks on cleaner fuels? Yes. Natural gas and electric -powered buses are already in use today. In the future, advanced technologies such as fuel cells and electricity will also be available for heavy-duty applications. While transition to natural gas technology is now a viable option for key segments of the heavy-duty market, there are some markets, such as long-haul trucking, where transition to cleaner fuels is not practical. In the future, as technology advances and more fueling locations become available, cleaner fuels should become viable for these additional markets. Isn't it just too expensive to ask school districts to make the switch to natural gas? The oil industry would like schools to believe they can't afford the switch to natural gas. But the reality is, the state has funded programs to assist in making the transition and the health benefits of natural gas are clearly superior. Diesel exhaust is a major source of air pollution and air pollution is a serious contributor to lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The annual cost of treating these lung diseases is more than $40 billion, not to mention the cost in lives lost. Children are among those most vulnerable to the health risks of diesel exhaust exposure, yet they ride on some of the oldest and most polluting diesel buses on the road today, sometimes for hours at a time. In fact, a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists revealed that nearly half the buses are older than 10 years. Constant, significant exposure to diesel exhaust, coupled with a child's heightened vulnerability to pollution, is widely recognized as a potential cause of severe health problems in children. It is well known, for example, that children raised in heavily polluted areas face the prospect of reduced Lung capacity and prematurely aged lungs. A report by the National Environmental Trust shows that children exposed to toxic air pollution, such as diesel particulates, are also at greater risk of developing cancer. There's Even More you Should Know About Diesel - Surina/Summer _M2 Unks: http://www.califomialung.org/spotlight/diesel_faq.htmi 12/4/2002 Citp of *onoma Tifits: Administration ��C27D, Chambolle-Musigny, France No. i The 'Plaza Greve in Chianti, Italy �p Kaniv, Ukraine Sonoma, California 95476-9000 d Patzcuaro, Michoacan,. Mexico �trrag NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION We are pleased to announce that on Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at its regular meeting, the City Council of the City of Sonoma reorganized as follow �C'V j ^ ®zoos C MAYOR Dick Ashford MAYOR PRO TEM Joe Costello COUNCILMEMBERS Ken Brown Larry B arnett Doug McKesson Other City Officials: Michael Fuson, City Manager Mary Neilan, Assistant to the City Manager Regular meetings of the Sonoma City Council are held on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Court/Council Chambers, 177 First Street West. Dated this 6"' day of December, 2002 Gay R 'nsbarger City Clerk PHONE (707) 938-3681 E-MAIL: cityhafl@sonomacity.org FAX (707) DEC 14 20OZ CITY OF RO iNfr'RT PARK. CITY OF �l t,i,1�ANTA ROSA OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 100 Santa Rosa Avenue December 3, 2002 Post Office Boy: 1678 anta Rosa, CA 95402-1678 707-543-3010 Fax: 707-543-3030 Dear Councilmember: I am writing for your support of my application for the appointment of the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County to the new Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission (SMART II). I would like to be considered for the one seat designated to be a non-member of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority. I would be most appreciative of your support. I am available to respond to any inquiries or questions at 707-823-2049 (work) or 707-526-6906 (home). Sincer MIKE MARTINI Mayor MM/sks f: \council\mayor\smartl .wpd These are exciting times for transit in the Sonoma -Marin area as the pieces are finally coming together to produce real multi -modal options. SMART II MICHAEL F. MARTINI consolidates ownership, planning, and implementation into one agency. General Mayor Plans are stressing corridor centered development needed to support successful SHARON WRIGHTrail. Finally, we are approaching the critical mass to support the necessary y pp g ' pp Vice Mayorr ]ANE BENDER subsidies. JANET CONDRON' MARSHA VAS EVANS NOREEN M. EVANS M role as the Chair of the Measure. C Initiative gives me experience and insight Y g p STEVE RABINOwITSH into the difficulties and opportunities ahead as we try to make rail a viable Councilmembers alternative for this region. This initiative would have raised the sales tax revenues necessary to support development of rail and bus transit. We came within six percentage points of passing and out polled the initiative for Highway 101 improvements only. The time is nearing that the necessary support is there! I would be most appreciative of your support. I am available to respond to any inquiries or questions at 707-823-2049 (work) or 707-526-6906 (home). Sincer MIKE MARTINI Mayor MM/sks f: \council\mayor\smartl .wpd Hauff, Judy From: Keller, Marlyn Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 2:11 PM To: Donley, Steve; Netter, Joe; Vidak-Martinez, Vicki Cc: Hauff, Judy; Dettling, Troy Subject: Rent Appeals Board Member FYI -- This information is offered to enable decisions about whether or not it is necessary to replace a Board member for 2003. Apparently, President Bush announced this morning that all reservists would be called to duty. Larry Esparza is in the Army Reserve and was called out today. He left for Japan this morning. His wife says, they are not certain how long he will be gone, but his tour is supposed to be a very short -- possibly returning by the end of January 2003. She will notify me when she finds out for sure. Mr. Esparza enjoys serving on the Rent Board, according to Mrs. Esparza, and wants to continue. Marlyn Keller Housing & Rent Control, Rebuilding Together Robert Park (707) 588-2233 mkeller@rpcity.org COUNCIL, A("C' NI ,A mpy TO: 0 kyj 0 0 DEC 10 zooz CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Blvd. [707] 588-2227 FAX: 588-2274 FACT SHEET FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS OR COMMITTEES Date: 1"2 -/Z) - 0'z - Name: 264-a Aoay Residence Telephone: Address: /77S- 141W.4 five. Business Telephone: f li 6f' -V 4f`K gloo )�3 / 0 Employer: PfZ1.(tA(,`R7aiod• (LC'T%4 Address: /0/ to &Xrx ae. qc"' t e`1 %nitc rc Ck, q . ;48 Type of Business: Wote. Specific Work Performed:�t lis Year Graduated from High School: M73 140 Degrees:. A��c ck7ntrc Are you currently Registered to Vote in Rohnert Park? Yes: t/ No.- Year o:Year you became a Rohnert Park Resident: `9(ps- List Activities in clubs, associations, etc,: sgu"- /gTTAmw TO WHICH BODY DO YOU PREFER APPOINTMENT? (Commission, Board or Committee) tSs60rlV Indicate Reasons for your Interest in Appointment: /Y10 V;i a4 TC -a t X95 Please provide any additional information, qualifications, and/or references if you so desire. You may use other side of form if needed. Signature (Form approved by City Council 3/5n5) PLEASE RETURN TO CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dan Hubley Here are some things you might like to know about me: • i grew up in Rohnert Park attending Grade School, Jr. High, and High School. Understanding the transformations that Sonoma County has under gone since the 1960's is one of my greatest strengths. • My career background has always been centered around sales and meeting my client's expectations. • I previously owned and operated Buddies Pizza in Rohnert Park which enabled me to strengthen my community involvement through sporting sponsorships, supporting local school academics and participating in fundraising events. Achievement awards include: 1998- State of California Senate -For education 1998- Redwood Award -For efforts in the prevention of tobacco, alcohol and drug use. 1998- City Council of Rohnert Park -For individual service to our students. 1999- Award of Merit -For community service. 1999- Grand Marshall-Rohnert Park Founder's Day. 2000 Board of Education-Community/School partnership award. 2000- California Park and Recreation Society -Community involvement. • Currently involved with Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball, and member of the Monte Vista School PTA. My clients' interests, desires, and concerns always come first. I am ready to help you market your property and meet any challenges! 12/10/2002 4:07 PM FROM: Fax TO: 5882274 PAGE: 001 OF 001 FROM : C l ty of Rohnert Park FAX 1O. :707-59D-2274 Dec. W 02: MM P2 RECEIVED CnY0FMX#WTPAM DEC 10 2002 irmca WWW• CITY OF FAX M@4274 e,m;_•:1 .L;_ e i e;_ Vie: o= Type of Buihww. 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