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2004/11/23 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Rohnert Park* 6750 Commerce Blvd ♦Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: (707)588-2227♦FAX: (707)588-2274*WEB:ww•w.rpcity.org ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL F Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Rohnert Park District CONCURRENT MEETINGS AGENDA Tuesdays November 23, 2004 Judy Hauff City Clerk City Hall MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California The 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 maybe viewed at the City's website: www rncity org Council may discuss and/or, take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions 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). 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 officeis notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format (Braille, audio -tape, etc.) 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Call to Order Roll Call (Flores Mackenzie Spradlin Vidak-Martinez , Nordin 1. WORK SESSION: Introduction to Public Facilities Financing Options with Bond Counsel & Underwriting Counsel 6:45 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Pledge of Allegiance 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCESIPRESENTATIONS: 1. Laguna Foundation Representatives to provide overview of Ludwigia and West Nile Issue - 2. Barbara Greene regarding Creek Council Report on New Creek Parks, Neighborhood Adopt -A -Park Program and Creek Corridor Groundwater Recharge For items to be listed on the agenda, written requests must be submitted to the City Manager's Office prior to finalization of meeting agendas, i.e. by noon on the Tuesdays preceding City Council meetings regularly scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays o1 each month City of Robnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) November 23, 2004 for City Council/Community Development CommissiomWohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 3. STUDENT REPORTS: • SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. By James J. Reilly, III, Legislative Representative 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMM[ENTS: 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 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER: • Sonoma County Task Force on the Homeless 1. Presentation regarding "Unsheltered Count" to take place in January 2005 and request for $3,000 contribution from Housing Set -a -Side Funds 2. Public Comments 3. CDC Resolution for adoption: 2004-15 Authorizing and Approving Financial Assistance for Department of Housing and Urban Development '(HUD) Mandated Countywide Unsheltered Homeless Count a. Commission motion b. Commission discussion c. Commission vote 6. Water Supply Assessment - Consideration of approval of the City's Water Supply Assessment prepared to meet Senate Bill 610 requirements 1. Staff Report 2. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2004-313 Approving City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 7. Community Fields Project 1. Report on City of Redding Sports Park partnered. with Big League Dreams 2. Consideration to create a Community Fields Citizens Advisory Committee a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote _City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (3) November 23 2004 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 8. Special Enforcement Unit Report & Highlights of Public Safety • Update/presentation by Public Safety Lieutenant Vincent E. Amato 9. Truck Route Weight Limit Change (Overweight Vehicle Ordinance) Consideration of amending Section 10. 56.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code establishing weight restrictions for through commercial vehicles to increase the truck route limit from 3 tons to 15,000 pounds 1. Staff Report 2. Public Comments 3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 725 Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Pertaining to Truck Routes a. , Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 10. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) matter re: Toilet Retrofit Program Consideration of amending the agreement with Sonoma County Water Agency for changes to the Toilet Replacement Program 1. Water Issues Sub -Committee report, 11/16/04 mtg. (AF) 2. Staff Report 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2004-314 Amending Agreement with Sonoma County Water Agency for the Toilet Replacement Program a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 11. Council Committee &/or Other Reports: 1. League of Calif. Cities Legislative Briefings, 11/1.0/04 (AS) 2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, 11/17/04 (JM) 3. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Energy Efficiency Workshop for Local Governments, 11/15/04 (JM/WM) 4. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Assn. General Meeting, 11/18/04 (JM) 5. Sonoma County Housing Coalition Mid -Term Conference on Inclusionary Zoning, Housing Trust, Advocacy and SCHC Update, 11/19/04 (JM) 6. Other informational reports, if any 12. Communications City of Rohnert Park -CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4) November 23, 2004 for City Council/Community Development CommissionlRohnert Park rmancing Authoriiy/Rohnert Park District 13. Matters from/for Council: 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings 2. Concurrence to cancel Dec. 28th Regular Concurrent meetings due to holiday 3. Other informational items, if any 14. City Manager's Report: 1. Proposal to send letter to Jurisdictions regarding Regional (Traffic Congestion) Mitigation Projects 2. Taking Action; A Conference on Land Use and Policy Approaches to the Prevention and Reduction of Community Alcohol Problems, hosted by Sonoma County Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drug Problems, held 11/17/04 at the Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park 3. Report on preparation of 5 -Year Implementation Plan for the Community Development Commission 4.. Report on First Quarter Financial Results at Performing Arts Center 5. Other informational items, if any 15. CONSENT' CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item. A. Approval of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: November 9, 2004 B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End, August 31, 2004 & September 30, 2004 concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission • Rohnert Park Financing Authority D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2004-315 Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks from November 24, 2004 through January 10, 2005 and Bring Forward for Approval on January 11, 2005 City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (5) November 23, 2004 for City CounciflCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 2004-316 Approving a Revised Agreement for Services With the Phillips Group for Building Permit Plan Review and Building Inspection Services 2004-317 Approving Renewal of Agreement with Tele -Works, Inc. for Maintenance of Automated Citizens Information System (ACIS) 2004-318 Awarding the Contract for Printing and Mailing Services for Utility Billing, Animal and Business Licenses 2004-319 Contracting for In -House Spay/Neuter Surgeries 2004-320 Awarding the Contract for the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 2004-321 Approval of Amendment No. .1 to Task Order No. 2004-13 with Winzler & Kelly Engineers for the Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project No. 2003-11 2004-322 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-19 with Winzler & Kelly Engineers for Management and Implementation of FY 2004/05 Storm Water Management Program 2004-323 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-15 with Winzler & Kelly for Conducting Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project No. 2004-10 2004-324 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement with Coker Architects for Services for,the Construction Phase of the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 2004-325 Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 with Knights' Electric, Inc. for Stadium Antenna Relocation Project No. 2003-34 2004-326 Accepting Completion and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Replacement Project No. 1999-11 2004-327 Requesting the Consent of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma to the Formation of an Assessment District, the Levy of Assessments and the Installation of Improvements (Public Facilities Finance Plan Implementation Resolution Requesting Extra - Territorial Jurisdiction to Include Various Specific Plan Areas) 2004-328 Amending the Position Classification of Fire Protection Specialist 2004-329 Approving Vacation of Excess Public Right -of Way on Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane 2004-330 Authorizing Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deed to Rohnert Park Medical Village for Excess Right of Way E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMIVIISSION MATTER: CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2004-16 Accepting the FY 2003-04 Blight Progress Repdrt, Property Report . and Loan Report City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Aeenda (6) November 23, 2004 for City CouncillCommunity Development Commissionmohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 BELOW ADJOURNMENT 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..1x-h:l 12304 AGENDA-RPC;ty Council City of RohnertPark♦ 6750 Commerce Blvd*Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: (707)5W2227 ♦ FAX: (707)588-2274 ♦ WEB: wvvw.rpeity.org ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL R Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Rohnert Park District CONCURRENT MEETINGS AGENDA November 23, 2004 MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6750 Commerce Boulevard. Rohnert Park. California The 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 maybe viewed at the City's website: www.rperty.org Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. Waiver Wannin-' If you challenge decisions 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). 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.) 6:00 p.m. CM COUNCIL MEETING - Call to Order Roll Call (Flores Mackenzie Spradlin Vidak-Martinez Nordin 1. WORK SESSION: Introduction to Public Facilities Financing Options with Bond Counsel & Underwriting Counsel 6:45 p.m. REGULAR SESSION - Pledge of Allegiance 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS: 1. Laguna Foundation Representatives to provide overview of Ludwigia and West Nile Issue 2. Barbara Greene regarding Creek Council Report on New Creek Parks, Neighborhood Adopt -A -Park Program and Creek Corridor Groundwater Recharge For items to be listed on the agenda, written requests must be submitted to the City Manager's Office prior to finalization of meeting agendas, i.e. by noon on the Tuesdays preceding City Council meetings regularly scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays o[each month City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) November 23, 2004 for City CouncUlCommunity Development Commissioml?ohnert Park Ninancing Authority/Rohnert Park District 3. STUDENT REPORTS: • SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. By James J. Reilly, III, Legislative Representative 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: 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 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER: • Sonoma County Task Force on the Homeless 1. Presentation regarding "Unsheltered Count" to take place in January 2005 and request for $3,000 contribution from Housing Set -a -Side Funds 2. Public Comments 3. CDC Resolution for adoption: 2004-15 Authorizing and Approving Financial Assistance for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mandated Countywide Unsheltered Homeless Count a. Commission motion b. Commission discussion c. Commission vote 6. Water Supply Assessment - Consideration of approval of the City's Water Supply Assessment prepared to meet Senate Bill 610 requirements 1. Staff Report 2. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2004-313 Approving City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 7. Community Fields Project 1. Report on City of Redding Sports Park partnered with Big League Dreams 2. Consideration to create a Community Fields Citizens Advisory Committee a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (3) November 23, 2004 for City CounciUCommunity Development Comm&cion/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 8. Special Enforcement Unit Report & Highlights of Public Safety • Update/presentation by Public Safety Lieutenant Vincent E. Amato 9. Truck Route Weight Limit Change (Overweight Vehicle Ordinance) Consideration of amending Section 10.56.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code establishing weight restrictions for through commercial vehicles to increase the truck route limit from 3 tons to 15,000 pounds 1. Staff Report 2. Public Comments 3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 725 Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Pertaining to Truck Routes a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 10. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) matter re: Toilet Retrofit Program Consideration of amending the agreement with Sonoma County Water Agency for changes to the Toilet Replacement Program 1. Water Issues Sub -Committee report, 11/16/04 mtg. (AF) 2. Staff Report Resolution for Adoption: 2004-314 Amending Agreement with Sonoma County Water Agency for the Toilet Replacement Program a. Council motion b. Council discussion c. Council vote 11. Council Committee &/or Other Reports: 1. League of Calif. Cities Legislative Briefings, 11/10/04 (AS) 2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, 11/17/04 (JM) 3. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Energy Efficiency Workshop for Local Governments, 11/15/04 (JM/WM) 4. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Assn. General Meeting, 11/18/04 (JM) 5. Sonoma County Housing Coalition Mid -Term Conference on Inclusionary Zoning, Housing Trust, Advocacy and SCHC Update, 11/19/04 (JM) 6. Other informational reports, if any 12. Communications _City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4) November 23 2004 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Kin ancing Anth ority/Rohnert Park District 13. Matters from/for Council: 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings 2. Concurrence to cancel Dec. 280i Regular Concurrent meetings due to holiday 3. Other informational items, if any 14. City Manager's Report: 1. Proposal to send letter to Jurisdictions regarding Regional (Traffic Congestion) Mitigation Projects 2. Taking Action: A Conference on Land Use and Policy Approaches to the Prevention and Reduction of Community Alcohol Problems, hosted by Sonoma County Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drug Problems, held 11/17/04 at the Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park 3. Report on preparation of 5 -Year Implementation Plan for the Community Development Commission 4. Report on First Quarter Financial Results at Performing Arts Center 5. Other informational items, if any 15. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item. A. Approval of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: November 9, 2004 B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End, August 31, 2004 & September 30, 2004 concurrently for: • City of Rohnert Park/City Council • Community Development Commission • Rohnert Park Financing Authority D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2004-315 Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks from November 24, 2004 through January 10, 2005 and Bring Forward for Approval on January 11, 2005 City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS AF-enda (5) November 23, 2004 for City CounciUCommanily Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 2004-316 Approving a Revised Agreement for Services With the Phillips Group for Building Permit Plan Review and Building Inspection Services 2004-317 Approving Renewal of Agreement with Tele -Works, Inc. for Maintenance of Automated Citizens Information System (ACIS) 2004-318 Awarding the Contract for Printing and Mailing Services for Utility Billing, Animal and Business Licenses 2004-319 Contracting for In -House Spay/Neuter Surgeries 2004-320 Awarding the Contract for the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 2004-321 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2004-13 with Winzler & Kelly Engineers for the Sewer Interceptor/Outfall Project No. 2003-11 2004-322 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-19 with Winzler & Kelly Engineers for Management and Implementation of FY 2004/05 Storm Water Management Program 2004-323 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-15 with Winzler & Kelly for Conducting Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project No. 2004-10 2004=324 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement with Coker Architects for Services for the Construction Phase of the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 2004-325 Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 with Knights' Electric, Inc. for Stadium Antenna Relocation Project No. 2003-34 2004-326 Accepting Completion and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Replacement Project No. 1999-11 2004-327 Requesting the Consent of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma to the Formation of an Assessment District, the Levy of Assessments and the Installation of Improvements (Public Facilities Finance Plan Implementation Resolution Requesting Extra - Territorial Jurisdiction to Include Various Specific Plan Areas) 2004-328 Amending the Position Classification of Fire Protection Specialist 2004-329 Approving Vacation of Excess Public Right -of Way on Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane 2004-330 Authorizing Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deed to Rohnert Park Medical Village for Excess Right of Way E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER: CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2004-16 Accepting the FY 2003-04 Blight Progress Report, Property Report .and Loan Report City of Rolmert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Auenda (6) November 23, 2004 for City CouncillCommunity Development CommissionlRohnert Park financing Authority/Rohnert Park District 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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 BELOW ADJOURNMENT 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. .m -h:112304 AGENDA xrCity council COURTESY AGENDA LIST 11/23/04 Barbara Greene P.O. Box 758 Cotati, CA 94928 Georgia Berland Cmte. On Count of Unsheltered Homeless People in Sonoma County 100 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa, CA 94107 COUNCIL MEETING MEMO To: The Honorable Mayor and Members From: Carl Leivo of the City Council City Manager cc: Gabrielle Whelan, Interim City Attorney Administrative Staff Press Correspondents Date: November 23, 2004 Meeting City Council Meeting - The following matters are scheduled for consideration or discussion at the City of Rohnert Park concurrent meetings of the City Council, the Community Development Commission, and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority to convene at 6:00 p.m. on November 23,2004. Council will adjourn to a Work Session. The Regular Council session should reconvene at approximately 6:45 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Work Session The Work Session will be used to introduce Council to the Bond Counsel and Underwriter regarding implementation of the Public Facilities Financing Plan. 2. Scheduled Appearances/Presentations • Laguna Foundation Representatives will discuss Ludwigia and West Nile issues. • Barbara Greene will comment on new Creek Parks, Neighborhood Adopt -a -Park Program and the Creek Corridor Groundwater Recharge. 3. Student Reports: James J. Reilly -111, Legislative Representative Sonoma State University Associated Students, will discuss campus issues and activities. 4. Unscheduled Appearances/Comments Time has been allotted on the Council agenda for public comments on agenda items or other matters not on the agenda. There is a 30 -minute time limit for unscheduled appearances and, depending on the number of speakers, each speaker may be limited to 3-5 minutes. Any speaker not having time to speak during the unscheduled public appearances will be deferred to a time allotment at the end of the agenda for additional public comments. 5. Sonoma County Task Force on the homeless [Community Development Commission] Requested Council Action: Approval of Community Development Commission Resolution 2004-15 Approving Contribution of Tax Increment Revenue Funds to the Sonoma Countywide "Unsheltered Homeless Count" in the amount of $3,000. - The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a count of all of the county's homeless (those not in shelters) in a 24-hour period during the last week in January 2005. If the count is not done, Sonoma County risks losing nearly $2 million in annual funding for shelter/support services. The Task Force on the Homeless and other private/public agencies are coordinating the count. The $3,000 will be used for food and "incentive items" to draw the homeless to counting centers. Data collected will provide information needed to determine the type of facility and/or services needed in Rohnert Park. CITY OF ROBNERT PARK (2) Council Meetine Memo - November 23 2004 6. Water :Supply Assessment Requested Council Action: Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the City's Water Supply Assessment and consider Adoption of Resolution 2004-313 the Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment -The Water Supply Assessment ,(WSA) provides information on the City's water supplies. The WSA provides information on water supplies and projected water demands to determine if there is sufficient water to implement the City's General Plan and specific project proposals currently under review by the City. It compares water supplies and water demands for the normal, single dry, and multiple dry years and provides data to make the sufficiency findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act. Because the City uses groundwater, the WSA also considers groundwater supplies, including demands of other pumpers in the groundwater basin. The General Plan identified specific plan areas outside the 1999 city limits. Four of these areas are proceeding toward release of draft environmental impact reports. A fifth area, redevelopment of the stadium lands, will begin EIR preparation soon. These projects require Water Supply Assessments per Senate Bill 610. 7. Community Fields Project Requested Council Action: Motion to Create a Community Fields Citizens' Advisory Committee City Manager Carl E. Leivo and a group of interested citizens from Rohnert Park visited the Big League Dreams facility in Redding, CA. November 10. The Redding Sports Park is described as "a gathering place" of adults (f80%) and youth (t20%). The bread and butter of the sports Park is local, league play. The facility is designed to create as many reasons for people to visit as possible. The $2.2 million Indoor Field House has a changeable floor that can be used for indoor roller hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, or a corporate event seating 1,100. Phase I of the Redding Sports Park was built on 30 acres and consists of: 3 replica softball fields; 1 softball and 1 combination softball/baseball field; 200 fixed stadium seats per field; an all-weather Field House, 135 seat Stadium Club (concession/restaurant); 3/4 mile jogging/walking trail; 8 station batting cage; 4 sand volleyball courts, and a Tot playground. The Phase I project cost $19.1 million, with most funds coming from a State 2000 Park Bonds grant. Phase 11 will add a four -field soccer complex with a second concession/restaurant on 20 acres. While not in Redding, other Big League Dreams facilities include skate parks (outside the gate for liability purposes). The City of Redding has a 35 -year lease agreement with Big League Dreams to operate the facility and receives approximately $234,000/year in lease payments. Further, the City does not pay for maintenance (estimated at $400,000-$500,000/year). If Rohnert Park wishes to pursue such a facility, Redding councilmember Kight and Big League Dream representative Webber recommend that: • The community create a special purpose citizens' committee to formulate project proposals. • The City should create a public/private partnership. • The City should issue a request for qualifications and select a private sector partner for the project. 0 The City realize that the most difficult aspect is operating (not building) the facility. (_0 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 1 (3) . Council Meetine Memo - November 23.2004 Staff recommends that Council vote to create a Community Fields Citizens Advisory Committee including one member from the Parks and Recreation Commission and one member from the Planning Commission. The purpose of this Committee would be to prepare recommendations to the Council, Parks & Recreation Committee, and the Planning Commission regarding the Community Fields Project. 8. Department of Public Safety Special Enforcement Unit Report A representative from the Public Safety Department will provide an update on efforts of the Special Enforcement Unit. 9. Truck Route Weight Limit Change (Overweight Vehicle Ordinance) Requested Council Action: Adoption of Ordinance No. 725 Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code establishing Weight Restrictions for "through" Commercial Vehicles to increase the Truck Route Limit from 3 tons to 15.000 pounds. The City of Rohnert Park adopted its original truck route (Ordinance 55) in 1965. That ordinance allows for the designation of truck routes and the restriction of vehicles over 3 tons to those routes, with some exceptions. In the nearly forty years since 1965, personal vehicles have changed markedly and it is now common for residents to own and use vehicles in excess of 3 tons gross vehicle weight rating. It was not the intent of the truck route ordinance to prohibit these types of personal vehicles from residential streets and staff recommends the limit should be increased to 15,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Once the increased limit is in effect, staff will bring back a resolution for Council to consider designating certain streets as truck routes and prohibiting through transit by large vehicles on other City streets. 10. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) Toilet Retrofit Program Requested Council Action: Approval of Resolution 2004-314 Amending the Ajueement with Sonoma County Water Agency Toilet Replacement Program. During the Water Subcommittee Meeting, Water Agency staff responsible for implementing the Toilet Replacement Program recommended ,certain changes in the program.. It is proposed to discontinue the current program in December and introduce a revamped program. in June. Council Member Flores will review the proposed recommendation. The Resolution will authorize the program change. 11. Council Committee and/or other reports. • League of California Cities Legislative Briefings, 11/10/04 (AS) • Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, 11/17/04 (JRA • Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Energy Efficiency Workshop for Local Governments, 11/15/04 (VVM/JM • Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association meetings 11/18/04 (JAFCL) • Sonoma County Housing Coalition Mid -Term Conference on Inclusionary Zoning, Housing Trust, Advocacy and SCHC Update, 11/19/04 (J* • Other informational reports, if any 12. Communications Copies of meaningful communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting. A Communications outline listing all communications being brought to Council's attention will be provided. If there is any communication that a Council member desires to read or discuss, he/she will indicate during this time. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (4) Council Meetine Memo - November 23, 2004 13. Matters from/for Council a) Schedule of Events and Meetings b) Concurrence to cancel the December 28, 2004 City Council meeting due to the holiday season. c) Other informational items, if any 14. City Manager's Report a) Proposal to send letter to Jurisdictions regarding Regional (Traffic Congestion) Mitigation Project. The General Plan provides that Rohnert Park will participate in Regional Mitigation Projects (traffic congestion). Two General Plan policies address traffic in the Penngrove and East Cotati Avenue areas. The Planning Commission and the City Council are about to consider Specific Plans to implement key provisions of the General Plan and environmental reviews are being prepared. Traffic impacts will be addressed in the environmental reviews. To provide full information to Council, staff proposes to ask surrounding jurisdictions and Sonoma. State University their .intentions to address traffic issues in the Central Sonoma County area. Staff requests Council suggestions regarding the content of the letter and authorization to distribute same. b) Taking Action: A Conference on Land Use and Policy Approaches to the Prevention and Reduction of Community Alcohol Problems, hosted by the Sonoma County Advisory Board on Alcohol and other Drug Problems, held 11/17/04 at the Rohnert Park DoubleTree Hotel. Several members of City staff attended this conference and the City Manager will make recommendations based upon the information available from the Conference. c) Report on preparation of 5 -year Housing Implementation Plan for the Community Development Commission. d) Other informational items, if any 15. CONSENT CALENDAR - For this meeting, the Consent Calendar consists of acknowledgment of the City Manager/Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda and the adoption of Resolutions numbered 2004-316 through 2004-330. Copies of all resolutions, staff reports, and backup materials for these items have been provided to Council for review. a. Approval of Concurrent Regular Meeting Minutes for November 9, 2004. b. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment. C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for month ending 8/31/0 and 9/30/04. d. Resolutions for Adoption 2004-315 Authorizing the Finance Department to Release Checks from November 24, 2004 through January 10, 2005 and bring forward for approval January 11, 2005. The City is obligated to make timely payments for products purchased and services. rendered. Council approves these payments at regularly scheduled meetings twice a month. The Council does not normally conduct regular business at the Council meeting set for December 14 and it is proposed that December 28, 2004 meeting be cancelled. Resolution 2004-315 will allow Finance to release checks for purchases and services from November 24, 2004 through January 10, 2005 and bring forward for approval at the January 11, 2005 City Council meeting. 2004-316 Approving a Revised Agreement for Services with the Phillips Group for Building Permit Plan Review and Building Inspection Services The City has agreements with outside consulting firms to provide building permit plan review and building inspection services on an as -needed basis. One of the 'i CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (5) Council Meeting Memo - November 23.2004 consultants, The Phillips Group, has an outdated contract. Staff requests approval of a revised -agreement that would reflect the company's latest compensation rates and the City's current standards for such agreements. 2004-317 Approving Renewal of Agreement with Tele -Works, Inc. for Maintenance of Automated Citizens Information System (ACIS) The proposed Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between the City and Tele - Works, Inc. covers maintenance for the Automated Citizens' Information System (ACIS) also known as the "Anytime Line". The maintenance includes telephone technical support, replacement of defective components, one day of system administrator training, access to Customer Service Center and discounted pricing for certain Tele -Works products. The agreement is for one year at the cost of $1,900. This year, ACIS received an average of 410 calls/month with approximately 90% of the calls after regular business hours. This system enables the City to provide information to citizens when our offices are closed. 2004-318 Awarding the Contract for Printing and Mailing Services for Utility Billing, Animal and Business Licenses The City requested bids for printing and mailing services for Utility billing, Animal and Business Licenses. Four bids were received and reviewed. Staff recommends awarding the two' -year contract to the low bidder, Sonoma County Reprographics of Santa Rosa, CA. The contract will commence 12/1/04 and terminate 11/30/06 with two 1 -yeas renewal options. 2004-319 Contracting for In-house Spay/Neuter Surgeries The Animal Shelter currently contracts with 5 local veterinarians for spay/neuter services on a pay -per -surgery basis. Since the shelter is equipped with a surgical room and basic supplies, it would be more cost effective to contract with a vet and technician to do the surgeries in house. Our current shelter veterinarian, Dr. Leach, will do in-house_ surgeries starting with feline neuters at $50/hour. This would be a substantial cost savings to the City and staff recommends moving ahead with in- house surgeries. 2004-320 Award of Contract for the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 Staff will receive bids for the Animal Shelter Remodel 11/18/04 and provide a recommendation to Council at the 11/23/04 meeting. The remodel project includes reconstructing the cat receiving and quarantine areas, screening dog kennel areas, replacing flooring, and other miscellaneous work required to optimize the shelter. 2004-321 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2004-13 with Winder & Kelly Engineers for Right of Way acquisition services not to exceed $42,205. The City initiated the Sewer Interceptor/Outfall project to increase reliability and capacity of the critical conveyance system from the City's Sewer Pump Station to the Laguna Subregional Treatment Plant. The existing 24 -inch force main is nearing the end of its reliable service life and has limited capacity to convey projected future flows from the City. This amendment is to provide for right-of- way acquisition services for pipeline easements needed along the proposed alignment. Services will include appraisals of the proposed permanent easements as well as negotiations with private property owners. The additional cost of $42,205 will.bring the new contract to $486,425. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (6) Council Meeting Memo - November 23.2004 b 2004-322 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-19 with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for Management and Implementation of FY 2004/05 Storm Water Management Program The City requested Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers to provide engineering services for management and implementation of the City's Storm Water Management Program (required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board). The Plan describes tasks and budget associated with the program for five years (2003-2008) and is budgeted in the FY2004/05 public works operations budget. 2004-323 Approval of Task Order No. 2004-15 with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Project No. 2004-10 for an amount not -to -exceed $95,000. The City's sewer flow monitoring program allowed the City to determine sub - basins within the collection system that contribute the most inflow and infiltration (M) into the system. During significant wet weather, VI flows can exceed the capacity of existing facilities costing the City increased operation/maintenance costs and power costs for pumping the additional flow to the Laguna Treatment Plant. Winzler & Kelley Consultants were asked to provide professional services relating to further investigation of the sources that contribute the most UI into the City's sewer collection system so .that improvement projects can be identified and prioritized to reduce UI flows over the next 10 years. 2004-324 Authorizing and Approving Agreement with. Coker Architects for Services for the Construction Phase of the Animal Shelter Remodel Project No. 2003-28 The Animal Shelter Remodel project is moving into the construction phase. The City's current contract with Coker Architects covered the bidding phase. Services are now required to administer the construction phase. The existing agreement between the City and Coker can be amended to include construction phase services. 2004-325 . Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 with Knights' Electric, Inc. for additional work at Stadium Antenna Relocation Project No. 2003-34 at a cost of $7,405. The original project bid consisted of relocating the public safety radio repeater at the stadium to a 60 -foot pole at the City's wastewater pump station. The repeater is currently mounted on a tower approximately 100' tall and it must be at the same height at the new location to maintain proper signals. This cost is for relocation of the taller pole, crane rental, and a larger concrete foundation and anchoring system. 2004-326 Accepting Completion and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Replacement Project No. 1999-11 Control Manufacturing Company of Napa, CA has completed the replacement of the SCADA System that monitors sewage and water systems in the City. The project consisted of various improvements including provision of new TRUs, radios, a new central control computer, software, installation, programming services, training, and documentation. Staff recommends that Council accept the work and direct the City Engineer to file Notice of Completion. Upon expiration of =� CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (7) , Council Meeting Memo - November 23, 2004 the allotted time for liens to be filed and the completion of the final items of corrective work, a final retention of $591,631.84 will be paid to the Contractor. 2004-327 Requesting the Consent of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma to the Formation of an Assessment District, the Levy of Assessments and the Installation of Improvements (Public Facilities Finance Plan Implementation Resolution Requesting Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction to Include Various Specific Plan Areas). The City's Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) anticipated the need to establish financing districts to secure land -secured bonds for the purpose of funding the construction of infrastructure needed to serve new development. The City is currently working to complete the design of its Sewer Force Main Project which is described in the PFFP. The Sewer Force Main Project may be undertaken in 2005 prior to annexation of Specific Plan Areas. This Resolution requests authority from the County of Sonoma to create assessment districts prior to annexation in order to secure and share of the financing for the Sewer Force Main Project. 2004-328 Amending the Position Classification of Fire Protection Specialist October 26, Council approved the creation of the Fire Protection Specialist, to be represented by the Rohnert Park Employee's Association. After further review, staff determined that the Fire Protection Specialist would be more appropriately represented as a non -safety member of the RPPSOA with a non -safety salary and benefits equivalent to the Community Services Officer classification. 2004-329 Approving Vacation of Excess Public Right -of -Way on Rohnert Park Expressway Drive and Snyder Lane and 2004-330 Authorizing Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deed to Rohnert Park Medical Village for Excess Right -of -Way In January 2002, Council approved the vacation of excess right of way in the vicinity of Expressway and Snyder which is now the frontage of the Oak View Senior housing project. Adjacent to the abandoned right of way is excess right of way on the parcel located on the northeast comer of Expressway. This parcel has medical offices on it. Originally the right of way was set aside for an Expressway overpass but such a project is not now anticipated. Engineering evaluated the proposed right of way abandonment -for future traffic needs. Because the abandoned right of way has no use to anyone other than the adjacent property owner, staff has negotiated a price of $1/square foot for the right of way or $10,835. E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Matters CDC Resolution for Adoption. 2004-16 Accepting the FY -2003-04 Blight Progress Report, Property Report, and Loan Report An amendment to the Community Redevelopment Law requires three additional annual reports be submitted to and accepted by the Redevelopment Agency. The additional reports include the following: 1) Blight Progress Report specifying the Commission's progress in alleviating blight during the previous fiscal year. 2) Property Report describing properties owned by the Commission and those acquired in the previous fiscal year, and 3) Loan Report identifying any loans made by the Commission that are $50,000 or more and which are in default or non- compliance with the terms of the loan. CITY OF ROFINERT PARK (8) Council Meetine Memo - November 23 2004 16. Public Comments. Time has been allotted on the Council agenda for public comments 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 and a 30 minute total time limit, or an allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted). ADJOURNMENT H: Memos 112304 �f WORK SESSION FOR RESO. NO. 2pp4-'32'7 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK . COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSNIITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: November 23, 2004 Department: Finance Submitted By: Sandy Lipitz, Finance Director (Name & Title) Submittal Date: November 16, 2004 Agenda Title: Public Facilities Finance Plan Implementation Resolution Requesting Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction Requested Council Action: Approve Resolution Requesting Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction from the County of Sonoma for the formation of an Assessment District to include various Specific Plan Areas. Summary: The City's Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) anticipated the need to establish financing districts to secure land -secured bonds for the purpose of funding the construction of infrastructure needed to serve new'development. The City is currently working to complete the design of its Sewer Force Main Project (No. 2003-11) which is a facility described in the PFFD. The PFFP indicates that new developments has a 25% fair -share cost in this facility. Staff' has planned that financing district would be formed to fund this fair-sbare cost. The Sewer Force Main is scheduled to go to construction in late Spring 2005 and the City will need to have new developments' cost share available at this time. The various Specific Plan Areas are not anticipated to complete annexation proceedings until Fall 2005. The Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 contains, provisions that allow cities to form assessment districts and levy assessments on property outside their limits with the consent of the County. This is referred to as "Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction". Staff has been working with the affected developers and its finance team to, develop a plan to form an Assessment District, with the County's consent, that would allow willing Specific Plan Area participants to finance their share of the Sewer Force Main Project. To date,, the affected developers have been supportive of the City's plans and are considering petitions that would request the City to include them in an Assessment District. This resolution formally requests the County of Sonoma to grant extra -territorial jurisdiction to the City for the purposes of financing the Sewer Force Main project. If consent is granted by the County, the City may accept petitions from property owners willing to participate in the Assessment District and begin formation process. With Council approval of this. Resolution Requesting Extra -Territorial Jurisdiction, staff will begin coordination with the County to secure the consent: Staff anticipates that the actual district formation process will begin early next year. CITWMANAGER'.S RFC0VMWNDATION: (' Consent Item () Regular Time Approval () Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment ( ) Policy Determination by Counci ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: Date: RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REQUESTING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA TO THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park (the "City") is considering commencing proceedings pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the "1913 Act') to establish an assessment district to be known as "Assessment District No. 05-1 (Sewer Force Main Project No. 2003-11)" (the "Assessment District") for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of a sewer force main project (the "Project"); and - WHEREAS, the Assessment District is proposed to include both territory located within the City and territory located in an unincorporated portion of the County of Sonoma (the "County"); and WHEREAS, the Project is planned to be constructed both in the City and in an unincorporated portion of the County; and WHEREAS, the public interest and convenience require the Project, and the City Council is of the opinion that the Project is of such a character that it directly and peculiarly affects property in both the City and in an unincorporated portion of the County and that the purposes sought to be accomplished by the Project can best be accomplished by a single, comprehensive scheme of work; and WHEREAS, before forming the Assessment District and ordering the acquisition and construction of the Project, the City is first required to obtain the consent thereto of the Board of Supervisors of the County; and WHEREAS, there is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A hereto. a proposed form of Resolution of Intention (the "Proposed Resolution of Intention') which contains the information required to be included therein by the 1913 Act (specifically, by Section 10200 of the California Streets and Highways Code),, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows: Section 1. The recitals set forth above, and each of them, are true and correct. Section 2. The Project and the boundaries of the Assessment District are both described in detail in the Proposed Resolution of Intention. Section 3. The Board of Supervisors of the County hereby is requested consent to the formation of the Assessment District, to the inclusion within the Assessment District of the portion thereof that is located within an unincorporated portion of the County, to the construction of the Project, to the inclusion in the Project of the work that is located within an unincorporated portion of the County and to the assumption by the City of jurisdiction with respect to the foregoing. Section 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, together with the Proposed Resolution of Intention, to the Board of Supervisors of the County. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23r' day of November, 2004. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Gregory A. Nordin Cf EXHIBIT A PROPOSED FORM OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION RESOLUTION NO. 200- A 00 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE' OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING PETITION AND DECLARING -INTENTION TO INITIATE AND CONDUCT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS WHEREAS, the owners of certain real property located within the City of Rohnert Park (the "City") or within an unincorporated portion of the County of Sonoma (the "County") have filed with the City Clerk of the City a petition (the "Petition"), signed by such owners, requesting the . construction of certain public improvements (the "Project") and the formation of an assessment district (the "Assessment District") to finance a portion of the cost of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Petition contains.an express waiver of.statutory proceedings under the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of'1931 (Division 4 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the "1931 Act"); and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has also received a certificate. to the effect that the Petition has been signed by persons owning lands which constitute more than 609/o in area of the land within the Assessment District that will be subject to assessment; and WHEREAS, a portion of the Assessment District is located in an unincorporated area of the County and a portion of the Project is proposed to be constructed in an unincorporated portion of the County; and WHEREAS; the City Council has heretofore requested that the Board of Supervisors of the County, consent to the formation of the Assessment District, to the levy of assessments on the portion thereof that is located in an unincorporated area of the County, to the installation of the Project and to the assumption by the City of jurisdiction with respect to the foregoing, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County has adopted a resolution pursuant to which it has granted the consent requested by the City Council; 'and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to order the construction of the Project and to form the Assessment District to pay a portion of the cost'thereof as requested by the Petition; BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows: Section 1. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct. Section 2. The owners of more than.60% in area of the land within the Assessment District that will be subject to assessment have signed the Petition, and the Petition contains the matters required by the 1931 Act and in particular by Section. 2804.5 of the California Streets and Highways.Cdde_ A-1 Section 3. The Petition is legally sufficient and is accepted by this City CounciL Section 4. The proceedings for the formation of the Assessment District shall be undertaken, as requested by the Petition, pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 of the California Streets and Highwayg-Code)-and without further compliance with the 1931 Act. Section 5. The public interest and convenience will be.served by the taking of the proceedings described herein. Section -6. This Resolution shall constitute a final action taken with respect to the 1931 Act within the meaning of the phrase "final action as used in Section 3012 of the California Streets and Highways Code. Section 7. The Assessment District shall include the non-contiguous areas formed by the assessor's parcels listed below, and the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District shall consist of the exterior boundaries of the respective areas formed by said assessor's parcels. The assessor's parcels are County of Sonoma Assessor's Parcel Nos.: ATO COME]_ Section 8. The City Council intends to orderthe acquisition and/or construction of the Project. The Project consists of the acquisition and/or construction of Sewer Force Main Project No. 2003-11, including (a) a new 27 -inch sewer interceptor/outfall extending from the City's Terminal Pump Station to the City of Santa Rosa's subregional water reclamation facility and generally following ."Wilfred Route" as described in the Facility Plan and 10% Design Report for said project and (b) any necessary modifications to the City's Terminal Pump Station and existing 24 -inch interceptor/outfall required to allow the aforesaid sewer force main project to function as an integrated system, together. with (c) all planning, design, contingencies, construction administration and general administrative services, and the acquisition of all necessary rights of way, licenses, . franchises and permits, and the construction of all auxiliary work necessary and/or convenient to the accomplishment thereof, in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Council, and together also with (d) the incidental costs of financing the foregoing including, but not limited to, capitalized interest, bond discounts, reserve funds, and legal, financial advisory, engineering and appraisal services and any other incidental costs and expenses of the assessment proceedings and bond financing.. Section 9. The City Council further declares its intention to levy a special assessment upon the land within the Assessment District in accordance with the respective special benefits to be received by each parcel of land within the Assessment District from the Project. Publicly -owned property which is specially benefited by the Project will be specially assessed with the expectation that such assessment will be paid in cash during the period available for such payments. Section 10 Pursuant to the'provisions of subsection (f) of Section 10204 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the City Council intends to provide for an annual assessment upon each of the parcels of land in the Assessment District to pay various costs and expenses incurred from time to time by the City and not otherwise reimbursed to the City which result from the administration and A-2 I collection of assessments or from the administration or registration of any associated bonds and reserve or other related funds. Section 11. If and to the extent that other equitable methods of raising funds for the Project are not reasonably available, the.City intends, to issue bonds representing unpaid assessments pursuant to the provisions of the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the "1915 Act"). Such bonds shall bear interest ata rate or rates not to exceed 12% per annum, and the last_ installment .of the bonds shall mature a maximum of 29 years from the second day of September next succeeding 12 months from their date. The principal amount of such bonds maturing each year shallnot be an amount equal to an even annual proportion of the aggregate principal amount of the bonds, but rather (except as specifically otherwise provided by the City Council in connection with the sale of such bonds) shall be an amount which, when added to the amount of interest payable in each year, will generally be.a. sum which is approximately equal in each year) with the exception, of the first year and any adjustment required with respect thereto. Section 12. The provisions of Part 11.1 of the 1915 Act, providing an alternate procedure for the advance payment of assessments and the calling of bonds, shall apply. Section 13. The City will not obligate itself to advance available funds from its treasury to cure any deficiency which may occur in the bond redemption fund established for the Assessment District. Section -14. Any surplus remaining in the improvement fund established'for the Assessment District following the completion of the Project and the payment of all applicable expenses shall be applied pursuant to the provisions of Section 10427.1 of the California Streets and Highways Code. Section 15. The public interest will not be served by allowing owners of assessable lands to enter into a contract for the work of improvement as otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 20485 of the Public Contracts Code. Section 16. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to cause the preparation of a report containing the matters required by Section 10204 of the California Streets and Highways Code and Section 4 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution. Section 17. Any provision of this Resolution to the contrary notwithstanding, the Project shall not be acquired or constructed unless and until the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied. Section 18. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Proposed Resolution of Intentibn to the Board of Supervisors.of the County. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this day of , 2004. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk A-3 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK . Mayor CERTIFICATION I, Judy Hauff, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of City Council Resolution No. 200 — , adopted by the City Council for the City of Rohnert Park at a regular meeting held on the day of 2004 at its fully noticed and posted location by the vote therein stated, the original of which resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said city. DATED: City Clerk Judy Hauff w -1) l sir. 0 U 123 1 L( C(+ Cosine -4-1 m14iv,3 Oct 28, 2004 To: Board of Directors, Sonoma County Water Agency Mr. Robert Floerke, Regional Manager, Central Coast Region, California Department of Fish and Game From: The Sonoma County Ludwigia Task Force Re: Control of Ludwigia hexapetala infestations in Laguna and Wilfred/Bellevue flood control channels, and the Laguna Wildlife Area, Sonoma County, California CC: Sonoma County Ludwigia Task Force members; Representative Lynn Woolsey; Representative Mike Thompson; Assemblywoman Patty Berg; Assemblywoman Patricia Wiggins; Senator Wes Chesbro; Santa Rosa City Council; Rohnert Park City Council; Sebastopol City Council; Cotati City Council; Friends of the Russian River; Northern California River Watch; Community Clean Water Institute; Occidental Arts and Ecology Center; Brenda Adelman; Marin -Sonoma Weed Management Area; California Invasive Plant Council; Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Sonoma West Times and News Dear SCWA Board of Directors, and Mr. Floerke, The Sonoma County Ludwigia Task Force (Task Force) has completed a preliminary evaluation for the management and control of the invasive aquatic plant, Ludwigia hexapetala (Ludwigia) in the Laguna de Santa Rosa (Laguna) watershed. In light of the public and environmental health threats potentially engendered by this weed, the Task Force recommends aggressive control of dense Ludwigia infestations on those Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) properties identified as top -priority problem areas. Control operations should begin as soon as possible. West Nile Virus concerns Dense stands of Ludwigia impact public health by creating protective breeding habitat for mosquito species that transmit West Nile Virus (WNV) — a disease affecting humans, horses and wildlife which reached Sonoma County this summer. Since its arrival in California in 2003, WNV has caused 753 human infections and 21 fatalities statewide, as of October 19, 2004. WNV also causes high mortality in many bird species, with serious implications for the abundant birds that reside in the Laguna wetlands or use the Laguna as a migratory rest -stop on the Pacific Flyway. Until dense, widely -distributed stands of Ludwigia are eliminated from the Laguna, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District (MSMVCD) cannot effectively control mosquitoes in these areas, diverting resources and energy from other parts of the County (over $80,000 expended to control mosquitoes in Ludwigia areas for 2003-04 alone). Other environmental concerns The Task Force recognizes that densely -growing Ludwigia can also have direct, negative effects on native wetland plant and wildlife communities. It has drastically reduced or eliminated shallow open -water habitats that are critically important to herons, egrets, waterfowl and other wildlife. Furthermore, seasonal sloughing of dead plant material contributes to eutrophication and a degraded fish habitat — particularly for salmonids. In addition, Ludwigia may contribute to flooding in the Laguna system as plant biomass fills in flood control channels, reducing hydraulic capacity and potentially increasing sedimentation rates. The IPM approach To respond to public health and environmental concerns, we recommend an integrated pest - management (IPM) approach for Ludwigia control — based on the biology of this plant and on ecosystem -level restoration and management objectives. The integrated approach should include a variety of short-term (annual) and long-term projects. As part of the IPM program, a set of Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be developed to insure full evaluation of options and to comply with regulatory requirements. The Task Force recognizes that other aquatic weeds can also hinder control of mosquito populations: the IPM approaches and BMPs developed for Ludwigia will inform the management of other problem species in the Laguna watershed. Immediate or near-term response To control Ludwigia in the near-term, we recommend the use of systemic herbicides in an active eradication and monitoring effort — having a scope of at least five years. Where feasible, the Task Force recommends removing residual biomass so that decomposing plant material does not create further environmental problems. Control operations should be adjusted to site-specific conditions, and may vary among and within treatment areas: with details to be finalized during the permitting process. Overall, the IPM effort should be undertaken with great care and sensitivity to the Laguna ecosystem, and include careful long-term monitoring of environmental impacts — seeking to minimize effects on non -target plants and wildlife. Implementation should follow adaptive management principles, fine-tuning planning and control efforts based on perceived effectiveness and monitoring information. The Task Force will develop a public -outreach element to inform residents in treatment areas; describing the comparative toxicities of herbicides and mosquito - control products, and the potential risk for transmission of WNV. Long-term control through restoration The most desirable solution for Ludwigia control is to restore the natural processes that reduce Ludwigia growth in the Laguna system. The worst infestations appear to be associated with symptoms of wetland degradation: thick sediments in shallow, slow-moving, nutrient -rich waters in full sun. The Task Force therefore strongly recommends a concurrent planning and implementation effort for long-term control strategies that include restoration of riparian areas; improved water quality to reduce nutrient loads and sedimentation; and possible modification of the current flood -control system to encourage higher -quality habitat development. These restoration measures will have additional benefits to wildlife and the overall health of the Laguna ecosystem. Long-term control must also be pursued within an adaptive management framework: making adjustments to control measures based on the response of Ludwigia, mosquito populations, and associated plant and wildlife communities. 2 w Priority areas for Ludwigia hexapetala control The top -priority areas for short-term Ludwigia control, based on mosquito production and plant density, are the Laguna channel approximately from Stony Point Road to the confluence of the Laguna and Gossage Creek in Rohnert Park; the Wilfred/Bellevue flood control channel from Millbrae Avenue to its confluence with the Laguna channel, both managed by the Sonoma County Water Agency; and the Laguna channel and flood -plain parcels of the California Department of Fish and Game Laguna Wildlife Area between Occidental and Guerneville Roads. Request for Action The Task Force requests the Sonoma County Water Agency and the California Department of Fish and Game acquire National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for the application of aquatic herbicides to waterways, and any required California Environmental Quality Act documentation, and move forward with short and long-term control efforts under a joint partnership coordinated by the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation. The Task Force members are committed to participate in funding and to support control efforts as best we are able. Sincerely, The members of the Sonoma County Ludwigia Task Force: Anna Sears, Ph.D.; Population Biologist, Research Director, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation Dan Schurman; Executive Director, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation Jim Wanderscheid; Manager, Mosquito and Vector Control District Chuck Krause; Operations Manager, Mosquito and Vector Control District Erik Hawk; Vector Ecologist, Mosquito Vector Control District Ron Keith; Entomologist, Mosquito Vector Control District Piper Kimball; Vector Ecologist, Mosquito Vector Control District Lily Verdone; Plant Ecologist, Biology Master's program, Sonoma State University J. J. Krug; Director, Sonoma County Environmental Health Walter Kruse; Incoming Director, Sonoma County Environmental Health Leigh Hall, M.D.; Deputy Public Health Officer, Sonoma County Department of Health Services Allan Buckmann; Wildlife Biologist, California Department of Fish and Game Gene Cooley; Botanist, California Department of Fish and Game Bill Cox; Fisheries Biologist, California Department of Fish and Game Joel Trumbo; Pesticide Use Coordinator, California Department of Fish and Game Mike Thompson; Deputy Chief Engineer for Maintenance, SCWA Keenan Foster; Botanist, Senior Environmental Specialist, SCWA David Cuneo; Senior Environmental Specialist, SCWA John Short; Senior Water Resource Control Engineer, RWQCB Andrew Jensen; Environmental Scientist, RWQCB Dick Butler; Team Leader, National Marine Fisheries Service Dan Logan; Fisheries Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service Denise Cadman; Natural Resource Specialist, City of Santa Rosa Caroline Christian, Ph.D.; Senior Scientist, Plant Ecologist, the Nature Conservancy Bruce MacArthur; Senior Biologist, Sonoma County Agricultural Commission 3 Jake MacKenzie, Ph.D.; City of Rohnert Park, Aquatic Botanist, retired EPA regulator Lars Anderson, Ph.D.; Lead Scientist, USDA -ARS Exotic and Invasive Weed Research, Davis CA J. Hall Cushman, Ph.D.; Conservation Biologist, Sonoma State University Faculty Chris Kjeldsen, Ph.D.; Aquatic Botanist, Sonoma State University Emeritus Faculty Mike Reilly; Fifth District Supervisor, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors 4 RtCEIVED NOV 1 6 20040jK� CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Pe -r-10 hon rgF-4— t-. ROIINERT PARK CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED SPEAKER DATE: November 16, 2004: DATE OF MEETING WHEN YOUARE SCHEDULED TO SPEAK: November 23, 2004 NAME: Barbara Greene ADDRESS: P.O-. Boa 758, Cotati, CA 94928 . PHONE: # withheld at request of speaker TOPIC: Creek Council Report BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMMENTS: New creek parks, Neighborhood Adopt -A -Park Program, and creek corridor groundwater recharge. Donley, Steve From: Bear Park lbearparkmail@yahoo.com) Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 5`.53 PM RECEIVED Page l of 10 NOV 2 4 2004 16-6Y ROI-iNER`i`- PARK-- . 5 To: Donley, Steve Subject: Creek Council Report to Rohnert Park City Council 11/23/04 I can't get this to print! Chasing bad guys all day!' BG text file Creek Council Report to Rohnert Park City Council 11/23/04 Because of the inclusion of the Water Supply Report Hearing at this 11/23/04 Rohnert Park City Council meeting, we would like to come back for the December meeting to discuss some items mentioned here. The Bushnappers have just hit us again for the third -year and we have to go stop them. This is an organized criminal group that has been ripping off foliage from county creeks, parks, and private lands for sale. They took 5-10 truckloads of redwood and sequoia branches and red cotoneaster branches" here last year, even after being caught red handed and hauled before the Rohnert Park police. (To move more quickly they are now taking out whole trees and very large branches at night and early. in the morning. The City of Windsor has a $1,000 reward for an incident there and the county District Attorney will help coordinate efforts to prosecute the large money making group behind what seems mostly to be illegal aliens -in ,old pickup trucks posing as landscape workers.) If you spot them, call the police immediately, but be careful. They have already rammed a truck at me and hit my dog Heidi and threatened other people. Water Supply Assessment (WSA) and. Groundwater Recharge in the Creek Corridors The Water Supply Report was made public Friday afternoon, 11/19/04, and apparently comments by the SCWA, SWRQCB, and others are not yet included. These comments may include other more recent data, studies, decisions, and policy memos, particularly relating to the 11/18/04 DWR hearing in Sacramento. Most of the 42 operating city wells are on the creeks, and the 16 miles of riparian corridors in the urban planning ,area provide a major permanent source of ground water recharge in the basin. Changes in channel maintenance practices after 1996 that allowed vegetation to grow in the creeks also kept the creeks from drying up as had been the case pre -1996, so the groundwater recharge rate over the last eight years was probably higher. Keeping the creeks vegetated and shaded all year as is now the practice will help.recharge the groundwater basin in the future. In addition to the surface water visible in the creeks, there is an underground creek flow in the hypoheic zone as well as a general underground downflow from Sonoma Mountain into the basin. Actual measured or visible creek depth may not accurately reflect underground flows because it is so sensitive to insolation and evaporation in unshaded creeks. Spring 2003 was very wet and Spring 2004 very dry, so local rainfall and creek levels may have affected recharge 11/24/2004 Page 2 of 10 rates for those years. We do not have local rainfall figures for this precise locale, but are trying to get an automated rain gauge installed at Middle Creek School to more dosely correlate rainfall on the Crane/Hinebaugh storm drain watershed with creek levels. Estimates are that the 7/21/04 clearcut of Crane/Hinebaugh caused a 10 inch drop.in creek level because the previously shaded creek was subjected to full sun and increased evaporation occurred. The qualitative changes included the death of the fish and other aquatic life and rampant growth of Ludwigia, as the water in the channel was not only decreased and hotter but flowed more slowly, creating ideal conditions for Ludwigia growth. Maps - Rohnert Park Storm Drainage System, Creeks Rohnert Park Storm Drainage System - A print copy of this large wall map is available from the Rohnert Park Engineering Department for $4. A free electronic version is on the creek council web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RPACCC. The map shows the creeks and their urban watershed system (the storm drains) and city wells and parks. Our colorized version is a Crayola Masterpiece from some Junior Creek Panthers. A city map showing Rohnert Park and Cotati streets, bike paths, and creeks, is available free from city hall or the Chamber of Commerce. More maps and aerials are available at the Rohnert Park and Cotati Creeks Council websites, http://rohnertpark.bizhosting.com and,http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RPACCC Background/ History <> There are about 16 miles of publicly owned creek land with. adjacent bike paths in the Rohnert Park and Cotati urban area, comprising an amazing 300-580 acres, worth about $150,000,000 to $290,000,000 ($150-290 million dollars at $500,000.an acre.) This land was fortuitously protected as the cities grew, and "finding" it is kind of like finding a pot of gold in your back yard or winning the lottery. <> History - Before the railroad was built (after the 1849 Gold ,Rush), these creeks meandered freely throughout the marshy plain. Before that, for thousands of years the creeks and rich valley land had sustained one of the largest Native American communities in the West. - Constructing the railroad dammed the wandering creek meanders and established a few main creek flows under the railway bridges, including Copeland and Crane Creeks. When the rich valley bottomland was subsequently, cultivated, as in the Rohnert Park Seed Farm,, creek flows were usually diverted to field side ditches, and the meanders became straight lines.. - When Highway 101 was constructed 100 years after the railroad (about 1950); a few highway bridges were built to span the existing creek ditches, and these ditches eventually became the three main flood control channels we know as Copeland, Crane/Hinebaugh, and Laguna de Santa Rosa. (Crane Creek and Five Creek were diverted into the existing Hinebaugh channel as the city expanded northward.) - As the cities grew, the creeks/channels increasingly carried more urban runoff from roads, roofs, parking lots, and other impermeable surfaces. The normal winter flooding from the Sonoma Mountain Watershed was 11/24/2004 Page 3 of 10 augmented by increasing urban water flows draining the cities. through the storm drain system. After 1958, the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), gradually assumed responsibility for flood control in these Flood District 1A creek channels. (Some creek areas -are owned by the cities but have engineering easements held by SCWA and some creek areas are owned by SCWA in fee simple.). - Prior to 1996, flood control consisted simply of periodically cutting, dredging, and poisoning sections of the creek channels to remove sediment and trees, basically treating the channels as big ditches. - In 1996, after a 90-95% decline in the commercialsalmon fishery offshore and in the Russian River, passage of the Endangered Species Act, and a finding that these creeks were historical spawning and rearing habitat for endangered steelhead and salmon, the old channel maintenance practices were halted. The creeks were viewed as an important part of Sonoma County's economy and not just drainage ditches. - For about 7 years, until 2003, creek channels in Rohnert Park and Cotati "went wild". Trees, native plants, birds, wildlife, and fish returned, creating a hidden secret forest within city limits. Summer 2003 Channel Maintenance - But the cities kept growing and the channels were needed for flood control, so in summer 2003, the old channel maintenance practices were resumed, and urban creeks in four cities were unceremoniously clearcut by contract honor farm jail crews under SCWA supervision. - The resultant public outcry caused a reassessment of channel maintenance practices, ordered by the Sonoma County Supervisors, who also serve as SCWA's Board of Directors. More modern practices already standard in the Bay Area are being adopted, including computer simulation and analysis, establishing natural stable streambeds, and preserving trees and habitat to protect steelhead and salmon and prevent invasive Ludwigia'and mosquito infestations. After a Grand Jury Investigation and Report, the District Attorney negotiated. a Conditional Dismissal agreement for two 2003 violations of Water Code Section 13387(a)(2) on Copeland Creek and Adobe Creek. The agreement covers mitigation of damages on those creeks and. future channel maintenance for the next three years. - The earlier and more substantial damage to Crane/Hinebaugh was partially mitigated in February 2004 by SCWA's replacement planting of a half mile of alder and maple trees along the creek between the Golf Cburse and 101. These trees were too small to provide shade in summer 2004, but the cut willows have rapidly regrown and they and the new trees will shade the creek in the future. - The settlement agreement provides about a million dollars for Adobe Creek and Copeland Creek projects, where local high school students can work on their campuses, but specific implementation of item #11 for Crane/Hinebaugh has been complicated by the fact that Chris Peterson's Casa Grande High School students need field trip permission to go off campus. - Crane/Hinebaugh has been extensively monitored by an Entrix fluvial geomorphology team under contract to SCWA and will be computer modeled for optimal channel design, then re -engineered and replanted in summer 2005. The Creek Council and faculty and students from Sonoma State University's Environmental Studies . Department may participate in the study, redesign, and rehabilitation of the damaged portions of the creek, per ongoing negotiations with the District Attorney's office. 11/24/2004 Page 4 of 10 New Creek Parks Created by SCWA Summer 2004 - The.value to the public of the creeks as urban parks has now been recognized. - In summer 2004, approximately 3 miles of creek channels in Rohnert Park and Cotati were trimmed (not clearcut) by SCWA channel maintenance teams implementing the new policies and procedures. Creek neighbors and creek groups hovered over them like hawks, watching every move. - Even after long discussions and negotiations about theory and best practices, actually combining flood control - and habitat preservation on miles of creeks in the field is a daunting task. Clearing the vegetation involves decisions on each tree and sometimes each branch, but the result is "Beautiful Creeks That Don't Flood.) - The SCWA Team 2004 Did It! We gave them an A+ on Copeland and some Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream and have promised them a party The new creek parks are:. Copeland Creek - Copeland Creek Nature Park (1.5+ miles) Five Creek - Turtle Park (.5+ miles) Laguna de Santa Rosa Flood Channel - Butterfly Park (.75+ miles) Neighborhood Creek Groups and the new Adopt A Park and Creek Watch Programs Maintaining and patrolling the new creek parks in an era of budget cuts will take a lot of volunteer effort, and . efficient cooperation between the Cities, SCWA, and volunteer groups. Because of the complexities of creek law, jurisdictional questions, and liability issues, most projects in the past have been limited to supervised single day creek cleanups like the 2002 cleanup of Copeland Creek by 650 volunteers, and annual fall creek and river cleanups throughout the Russian River Watershed. The new Adopt A Park ordinance, effective January 1, 2005, offers a structure for volunteer groups willing to help maintain and patrol city parks for a year, arid we are adapting that structure to the creek parks. Generally, based on over a year's experience in the Bear Park Creek Pilot Project and elsewhere, the creeks can be cleaned up and maintained at no cost to the .city - if there are willing volunteers in the neighborhood, expert help with issues, and good cooperation between the neighborhood group and city departments and federal, state, and county agencies. Generally, in the neighborhood creek park model, the neighbors get together and clean up the creek and give it a cute loveable name and then keep it clean and safe by acting as the eyes and ears for Public Safety .(Neighborhood Watch) and the Agencies (Creek Watch). As envisioned, in 2005, neighborhood groups in Bear Park and Butterfly Park will begin to operate under the new Adopt a Park model. Where there are at least 10-20 neighbors around a creek willing to pledge at least a half hour a month to creek patrols and/or spring and fall cleanups, a new group will be formed ("Friends of Cute Name Park"), the necessary legal releases will be signed, and the new neighborhood group will start to take care of the creek for a year. The City will provide trash pickup on request, permission to plant wildflowers, a leased picnic table or handicapped -accessible bench, and a tiny leased micropark spot on city land by the bike trail for neighbors to hang out. The Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce has offered to buy California Poppy and Native Wildflower shade mix for planting .by neighborhood creek groups. 11/24/2004 Page 5 of 10 SCWA has offered free trees and free hole auguring in appropriate sites and has already helped out on a Laguna de Santa Rosa planting project. (Any work in the channels must be done in consultation with SCWA under their existing permits or under special permits.) The Creek Council will provide technical advice and organizational help, and will help coordinate neighborhood groups with agencies and city departments. All 2005 projects will be Pilot Projects, and hopefully operate in a flexible environment open to new ideas. Creek Incident Report System A standardized one page Creek Incident Report is being used in draft form for reporting to the cities and agencies by neighborhood creek and watershed groups. This helps city staff and agencies use the numerous watershed and neighborhood groups as Creek Watch -volunteers, and functions like Neighborhood Watch. The report currently contains (1) Date and Location (2) Incident Description (3) Photos and/or aerials (4) Contact information for property owner and/or company involved (5) Background information (6) Recommended Actions (7) Contact information for reporter. Because agency folks are often in the field or traveling,the emailed one page word doc will go to a special email address in each agency (creekincident@agency.org), where an assigned staff person will print out the word doc and forward the email and printout to the appropriate person or department. Because creek incidents frequently involve several violations and jurisdictions, this will allow volunteers to send one email to everyone and let the. responsible people sort it out and coordinate actions. Interagency Coordination Needs .work! Other Projects Russian River Watershed First Flush Water Quality Testing in 2003 and 2004 Water quality testing was done on local creeks in 2002 and 2003 and again this -year. The 2002 report is online, the 2003 report is available in draft, and some testing and observation data for 2004 is available on request. Earlier tests revealed problems with excessive fertilization that can be corrected by changing landscaping practices., Several point source violators were detected, warned, and in one case fined by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Creek Watch groups and Creek Panthers are;beginning to do a more systematic check of problem areas to correlate pollution with sources via the storm drain map. 11/24/2004 Page 6 of 10 Heritage Creeks and cthe Sonoma County General Plan Update The draft Sonoma County General Plan Update has just been released, including comprehensive protection for county creeks. We have participated in the CAC process. 100 foot setbacks are already included in City Planning for new projects as will be, required by LAFCO. Crane Creek is a Heritage Creek, protected on most of its Sonoma Mountain reach by the Cook Ranch .Preserve and'Crane Creek Regional Park, an historically important perennial stream with native salmon and steelhead populations. (Last year's impressive steelhead or coho run sparked creation of the Bear Park Creek Pilot Project.) The creek is misnamed in the city downstream of the diversion point into Hinebaugh Flood Channel, which has caused endless confusion and a certain trivialization of this great old mountain creek. Trails and bike paths are planned along the creek from Rohnert Park to Crane Creek Regional Park, and from Rohnert Park to Sebastopol along the Laguna de Santa Rosa right of way. Preservation and restoration of the urban reach of Crane Creek between Petaluma Hill Rd and the Creek Confluence east of Stony Point is a high priority for RPACCC. Because creek -related laws are not clearly spelled out anywhere and various Basin Plans and Restoration Plans are in draft form, planners`and project developers along the creeks have difficulty knowing exactly what they need to do to preserve the economic value of an adjacent riparian corridor or creek park. Steelhead Count Planned 2003 stream surveys by Fish and Game were interrupted'by the channel maintenance clear cuts. (In short, the fish were dead before Fish and Game could get here.) Dewatering of Santa Rosa Creek in summer 2004 found hundreds of coho and steelhead in that Laguna de Santa Rosa tributary and our observations in 2003 and last winter indicate there may still be survivors of a rare wild steelhead strain trying to spawn here. We are looking for them. Library Project Studies and Publication Availability EIRs, maps, and other documents are very expensive. SCWA and others have agreed to put these into our library so they are available to the public. They will be in the library in a new Creeks section. Most will be on closed reserve for study and copying in the library, and can not be checked out, so they are always available for reference. In some cases, a duplicate copy will be available for check out by schools. Urban Creeks Advisory Committee (UCAC) IN Principal focus for Fish, and Game and USFWS is the Russian River and' rural streams with prime steelhead and salmon spawning and rearing habitat. Because of funding limitations, urban creeks have a low priority. UCAC has been informally consulting with SCWA channel maintenance to revise stream maintenance procedures 11/24/2004 It Page 7 of 10 and will review 2004 stream maintenance and 2005 plans and make recommendations. UCAC may also be involved in stream surveys (fish counts), coordination of resources and volunteers for restoration projects, and providing technical advice on creek projects. East Bay Creek Ordinance and Santa Rosa Creek Master Plan (Creek Dreams) Current creek law and regulations are complex. Several relevant planning documents are under study and may lead to future recommendations to the City, principally to simplify and clarify existing laws. An East Bay Creek Ordinance Chapter 17.08 PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL WATERCOURSES http://Ioccna.katz.com/creek/berkeleycreekordinance.htmi Wildflowers 2004 We are working with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce to plant the 4 miles of new, creek parks with native California wildflowers and poppies. Maybe we can get in the Guinness Book of Records. The flowers will be permanent, as they are self -seeding perennials, require no maintenance, and can easily be planted by scratching a 10:1 sand:seed mixture a quarter inch into the dirt: Barb Greene 11/23/04 Rohnert Park and Cotati Creeks Council http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RPACCC Crane/Hinebaugh Creek Steward http://rohne-rtpark.bizhosting.com ATTACHMENT SCWA TERMS OF CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL re 2003 Channel Maintenance law violations OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY COUNTY OF SONOMA STEPHAN PASSALACQUA, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Jeffrey W. Holtzman, Bar No. 97625 600 Administration Dr., Room 2121 11/24/2004 Page 8 of 10 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707)565-2311 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Plaintiff, VS. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY, Defendant. /MCR# DAR TERMS OF CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL I. Defendant, SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY, is charged with two (2) violations of Water Code Section 13387(a)(2), violations of waste discharge requirements relating to two flood control maintenance. projects conducted by Defendant on a 900 -foot section of Copeland Creek on or about September 15, 2003, and on a 700 -foot section of Adobe Creek on or about November 11,in September 2003. II. The PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, in the interests of justice, moves this Court to dismiss the charges, pursuant to Penal Code Section 1385, with such dismissal becoming final at a time three (3) years from the date of entry of this Order conditioned upon the successful completion by Defendant of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal as set forth below. The Dismissal.shall become final by operation of law unless the Court finds, after noticed motion and hearing, that Defendant has failed or will fail to complete the Terms of Conditional Dismissal within the three (3) year designated time period. The terms of the Conditional Dismissal in this matter are as follows: 1. In accordance with the modified Copeland Creek Flood Channel Maintenance Project (Project) work plan dated September 29, 2003, the Defendant shall employ the methods specified in the Project work plan to develop shade over water in Copeland Creek within the project area. The Defendant shall use its best efforts to obtain documentation that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. 2. The Defendant shall plant native trees ranging in height from 1010 15 feet tall to mitigate for mature native trees removed along Copeland Creek during the Project. The Defendant shall use its best efforts to obtain documentation that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. 3. The Defendant shall revise the sediment removal plans for the Project to retain tree stumps on the channel banks, and shall allow these tree stumps to resprout. The Defendant shall use its best efforts to obtain documentation that the work has been completed'to the satisfaction of the Executive'Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. 4. The Defendant shall enhance the Copeland Creek watershed by completing a creek restoration project on 11/24/2004 J Page 9 of 10 agricultural land upstream of the project area. The restoration shall consist of regrading -an incised and degraded portion of -Copeland Creek and revegetating the restoration area with native willow trees. The Defendant shall use its best efforts to obtain documentation that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Officer of the North.'Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. 5. The Defendant shall solicit input from cities in which it performs stream maintenance activities to obtain recommendations from each community regarding the desired balance between flood control protection and management of riparian vegetation. Defendant has performed this requirement with respect to. stream maintenance activities planned for 2004. 6. Defendant'shall issue written internal guidelines, and comply with such guidelines, that before beginning flood control channel maintenance activities, the Defendant shall post signs along the areas in which the maintenance is to be performed, describing the maintenance planned for the stream and providing contact information for members of the public who may have questions about the proposed maintenance activities. 7. Defendant shall issue written internal guidelines, and comply, with such guidelines, that before removing vegetation in creek channels or banks in connection with flood control channel maintenance projects (except for grasses, cattails, small brush, and blackberry bushes), the Defendant shall have one of its environmental specialists or a qualified biologist inspect and monitor the project area to minimize the likelihood of excess vegetation removal. & The Defendant shall, within 180 days of the entry of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal, develop interim written flood control vegetation maintenance guidelines and conduct training for its maintenance personnel involved with flood control maintenance activities. Such training shall also instruct maintenance personnel of the requirements of the Terms of Conditional .Dismissal and .employees shall be directed to report any perceived violations to their immediate supervisor. Employees shall also be advised that under certain circumstances failure to follow the interim written guidelines may result in individual liability for criminal violations of the Fish and Game Code, Water Code, or other environmental protection laws related to their work activities in or near waters, of the state. The term "interim written guidelines" meansguidelinesthat shall remain in place until such time as Defendant obtains updated permits as set forth in Paragraph 12. 9. The Defendant shall develop an agreement with Sonoma State University and provide funding assistance at the discretion of and in an amount to be determined by Defendant's Board of Directors for the propagation of native trees for use in' revegetating Defendant's flood control channels. 10. The Defendant shall within one year of the date of entry of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal use its best efforts to develop an agreement with the Bay Institute for an environmental and watershed education program for high schools in Sonoma County and provide funding assistance for such project at the discretion of and. in an amount to be determined by Defendant's Board of Directors. 11. The Defendant shall within one year of the entry of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal use its best efforts to work with the Petaluma School District (District) to develop a course on environmental and watershed protection for District high schools, and Defendant shall provide trees and technical assistance for the District's creek habitat enhancements projects, subject to the approval of and at the discretion of Defendant's Board of Directors. Defendant shall provide similar assistance, if requested, to Rancho Cotate High School for a habitat enhancement project at Hinebaugh Creek. 12. The Defendant shall develop the environmental documents necessary for, and use its best efforts to obtain in a timely manner, updated permits from the respective California Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the California Department of Fish and Game for Defendant's flood control maintenance activities. The Defendant shall also continue to work with -the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA Fisheries to complete the ongoing consultation on Defendant's flood control maintenance practices under Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act and use its best efforts to obtain in a timely manner an incidental take permit from NOAA Fisheries for its flood channel maintenance activities. Defendant shall act in good faith with such agencies to consider (and, if determined by the Defendant*s Board of Directors to be feasible, practical, and effective, to implement) 11 /24/2004 Page 10 of 10 alternative or, supplemental methods of flood control maintenance that reduce adverse impacts to streambeds and associated riparian vegetation while maintaining sufficient hydraulic capacity in streams and channels for flood control purposes. The failure to obtain permits from third -party regulatory agencies, where the issuance of the permits is not within Defendant*s control, shall not be deemed a violation of the.Terms of Conditional Dismissal, provided that Defendant has acted in good faith and in a timely fashion to attempt to obtain such permits. 13. Defendant shall comply with all applicable environmental laws relating to its flood channel maintenance activities in or near all waters of the state located within Sonoma County. 14. Defendant shall provide a written statement to the District Attorney describing the measures undertaken to comply with the Terms of Conditional Dismissal with such statement to be provided on or before the one year and two year anniversary of the date of entry of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal. 15. IExcept with respect to violations of Fish and Game Code sections 1602 and 5650 and of Water Code 13387 (a)(2) and 13387(a)(3), as provided below, in the event the District Attorney discovers facts that cause the District Attorney to reasonably believe that Defendant has 'breached the terms of this Conditional Dismissal, the District Attorney shall give written notice of such facts to the Defendant*s General Manager/Chief Engineer, with a copy to County Counsel. If Defendant cures any such breach within a reasonable period of time, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after notice (or, if the breach cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, if Defendant commences actions to cure such breach_within thirty (30) days that are likely to result in a cure of such breach within a reasonable time, and continues such actions expeditiously), then Defendant*s breach shall not constitute a violation of this Conditional Dismissal. With respect to violations of Fish and Game Code sections 1602 and 5650 and of Water Code 13387(a)(2) and 13387(a)(3), such violations shall not constitute a breach of the terms of this Conditional Dismissal if Defendant undertakes in a timely manner actions following such violations that are sufficient, in the opinion of the Executive Officer of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board, to fully mitigate any adverse impacts from the' violations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this paragraph shall limit or restrict the filing of an independent enforcement action against Defendant in the event of a violation of law which may occur subsequent to the date of entry of the Terms of Conditional Dismissal. 16. Defendant*s agreement to enter into this Conditional Dismissal shall not constitute an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of Defendant,,and neither this Conditional Dismissal nor Defendant*s agreement to enter into this Conditional Dismissal shall be admissible or used as evidence against Defendant in any administrative, civil, or criminal action or proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Terms of Conditional Dismissal may be introduced in connection with the filing of any motion by the District Attorney pursuant to Paragraph II, solely for the purpose of .establishing the terms of the Conditional Dismissal. 17. The term of this Conditional Dismissal shall be 36 months from date of entry the Terms of Conditional Dismissal, and the obligations of Defendant hereunder shall Aerminate at that time. 1mr JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page — Try My Yahoo! 11/24/2004 k' aart6 l Vy%, " Travel with SSU center and you'll find anything' is possible, despite layk of funds. See page A. A new way to M sip your coffee, Aromas adds a 4 touch of class to The Incredibles hits theaters and patrons of all ages E every cup . are bound to enjoy this -film.. See more page 6. ,. . See page 7. ka �a Snow boarders are geiarin' up for the powder season., tl `rp u See page 11'. , Volume 52:.Issue 13 Sonoma State University's' student-producednewspaper since 1979. November z6; Zoog Ra esusp act . Fall and aAouch of winter set, in as the Job market rebounds p arrested .:On fall semester comes to a- close but •graduating seniors . arestill skeptics! campus £a } h�Y"2�y��� EMILY- MEAD With the fall semester coming to ���` Copy EDITOR.y a close, graduating seniors are Police Services arrested a 22-� �;k a ,e finding ,themselves in. an unstable . year-old man last week after receiv- r ing an anonymous tip that'a suspected jobyilarket.. serial rapist was staying in student housing ai SSU. wy k y a e,;';, TIM SHISLER gad Former Modesto'resident Shawn x NEWS EDITOR Ramon. Anderson; who is not a stu- dent at SSU, was taken into custody r With the 2005 job market looking' a bit more. Sat.; Nov. 6 by Officer Logan Lidster R" ° a ��, � promising .then last year, seniors are still feeling the of Police Services. According' to the anxiety of graduating college ,and heading out into the. Stanislaus County Sheriff's Depart real world looking for work:' ment, the DNA sample taken from According to the number one entry-level job site Anderson matched evidence collected collegegrad.com, only 29 -percent of seniors surveyed in four Modesto -area rape cases dat-' by the site are expected to find work by graduation. ing back to June 7, 2003: The rest of the 71 percent are expecting to find them - Anderson is currently -facing selves looking for work in the -months directly follow - multiple counts of kidnapping to ing graduation. commit rape, kidnapping, robbery, "I would like to start working right out of college, TIM SHISLER It STAR . . rape and sodomy, according to the' - % . : but with the job market being so tight and our economy The'sun sets behind the library' as an unsettling sky provides a wondrous sunset. Sheriff's. Department. in a huge deficit, I think it will be a•challenge,'.' said, The search for Anderson began Angela Fetzera, a graduating senior. in August, when the Department of ' Teacher databases online stir emotion and "My major is pretty broad -so I know there will be Justice matched his DNA sample something out there fore me, whether it's what I am with evidence from the Modesto-area.frustration as students continue to use. them looking, for, is the scary'part,",Fetzera continued. rape cases. In an interview with the National headlines have been -boasting that accord - Modesto Bee; Detective Ed Campbell, ing to President Bush the economy has been bouncing said; "The DNA is what solidified' JON HESS AND TIM SHISLER an instructor before, it's useful to of thie controversy back,' allowing the unemployment rate to start'slowly the case, because none of the victims STAFF WRITERS have other students perspectives "The problem with web- shrinking. could.identify the suspect." about them," said Junior Kinesi- sites like this is -that people who "I've been hearing mixed messages depending on Detective, Campbell gathered Students around the coun- ologymajor Jordan Payne. write them often have a grudge who you ask'about the job market. But,\ in general it information from a 'rape that oc- try have .been adding their One particular website offers against a teacher, and the only sounds prettybleak," said Ryan Garcia. an anthropol- curred in Mancini Park on Feb. 15 personal critiques of teachers, students, who attend schools not people who go there are those ogy senior. that,included Anderson as a possible classes and departments from ' yet offering the database infoi•- who are passionate about web- But amidst all these mixed messages there still is suspect.. "The; victim was caught out- colleges' nation wide creatingmation on professors the chance sites like , thus," said Sociol- hope out there. Students who wish to find help in apply - side of her car," Campbell said. "The large databases full of insight; to rate teachers ; themselves. % ogy Professor Talmadge Wright. ing for a job or locating one in their desired market can suspect had something under his shirt ful and sometimes outlandish, Ratemy'tofessor.com ' currently "It's a. bias sample, if only five find resources available to them at the Career Services that looked like a gun and he forced . information. has 445,658 professors in their people evaluate you, you only office located on the bottom floor of Salazar Hall. her into his' car. Cal Poly' San Luis Obispo database each with at least one- ;get five people's views." Anne Greenblatt who is• the Advisor and Career According to ,Detective Camp- offers students a database review. "In principal, it's fine, Services. Coordinator broke down four ways in which bell, Anderson admitted to being in where they can go to rate their , Teachers and instructors list- • students have the right to give college seniors should search for a job. the area during the ,time of the rape, teachers and give advice for ed on the site are given a rating of feedback and critically analyze' "The first is to advertise online :but these are only but denied any. involvement. In Au- students creating their sched- overall quality based on easiness, a teacher:. As far as posting it to 4-5 percent effective. The •second way is to send a gust, Anderson's DNA was found to ules. Fresno State, has recently- helpfulness and clarity. the world, it's not valid,", said cover letter. and resume to selected businesses. This is match the evidence acquired at the completed a database, jump- Students are also able to �Petei•' Phillips, a sociology' pro- traditionally 15 percent effective. The,third avenue is, scene. ing 'on the bandwagon. • But write cbmments on the individual, fessor at SSU. internships in which you working or volunteering in Following a hunch, Detective SSU has yet to -embrace the, class that they .took, and can de-.' Phillips also explained the profession that you would like to go into, classi rising phenomenon. clare if the teacher is "hot or not." See ARREST pg 10 "If you've never heard of These comments are at the height See TEACHER RATINGS.pg 4 See JOBS pg 10 Pedro the.'LionThanksgiving- in U roars t y reallya .week off: o Star -writes interviews one half . 1' TIM 'SHISLER "As things stand now the campus of the duo Tim Walsh ' r��°,- „,, f (NEWS, EDITOR- and our classes are supposed to be , functioning normally on Monday and UARLES SWANSON music publications. and crit- Thanksgiving break has morphed Tuesday of that week, so students',who STAFF WRITER' , , ' ics •across.the country. ' n its ase for of the fall semester; that is without the way into the pseudo spring break don't.have a compelling reason to miss �� �,.,.;., r; '� r? It is a new pheither of those days should be in class," On December. 6, Sonoma State the - band, as Walsh has only, wet tee-shirt contests and beer bongs. said Marco Calivita, communications University will host one of the hottest recently joined full time with ;Teachers are having a harder time professor. independent bands touring the country. Bazan, who previously wrote , j - keeping students in classes- on either For many students the. thought today, Pedro -the Lion. Members David and performed the songs pri- Monday or ,Tuesday of, Th'anksgiv- of just sticking around- for one class Bazan and Tim W. Walsh combine manly on his own. Walsh has , ing week. Many students are finding seems like a waste of time. Why stay kyhy N" J V.m k " "�� �' .��.�^J r',�.fYrvYln heartbreaking tales with a simple, driv- been playing .with Bazan on themselves taking 'off ,for home after in Sonoma for up to four extra days just ing indie rock sound. Their'unique sig- this and other projects on and % rKN f the previous week's classes, so they can - so they could attend a two-hour class, s Idt nature sound and distinct songwriting off- for 'years, but his influ- spend ample time with the family. which many times'they feel, would not . pierce your heart with lyrics like, "my enee and style• are first felt on m µ _ M .F ; v i "I don't have class on Monday or affect their grade. This has led some . COURTESY PEDRO THE LION old man always swore Ghat Hell would "Achilles Heel."' The music ,Friday and my communications teacher students to end up making stories about - Walsh and Bazdri'rest akar a night of lighting up the , '1 have no flame/just a front row seat to moves to a more narrative, stage. ^gave me Tuesday off so I have a 12 day their vacation plans. watch your true love pack her things stylish sound rather than. the vacation, which, is very nice. ,I can go "Freshman year—I, think it was and, drive away." harder rock confessionals of and see my faily and do some shop- Freshman Seminar; that was the only They are . performing at, 8 p.m. past albums. Walsh also contributed to the new ping with my mom," said Stephanie class I had in three days so I made in the SSU Commons with' Half-life The. set will consist, of a full band sounds on "Achilles Heel." The album Johnson communications senior. some family emergency up so I could Souvenir and tickets are only $5 for performing songs from every past al- is filled with cleaner, mature guitar riffs Those twelve days do come at a miss it," Johnson said. SSU students. This show promises to bum, from "It's hard to Find a Friend," and, full melodies. Walsh even co -wrote pivotal time,, as only. two weeks. are, Students have griped, in the past bring in a diverse crowd from the, un- to "Control," as well as the new release. lyrics with Bazan and` fully wrote one left -in the fall semester when students about teachers holding tests or quiz- derground indie scene. Pedro'.s latest The band will include a new keyboafd- of the songs, "Start Without Me." Writ- end up coming back. There is specula zes during that week in order to make album, "Achilles Heel," has brought, ist, who just finished rehearsing with tion that some teachers may not cancel them national attention and praise from Bazan and Walsh in, October. See PEDRO pg 6 class. See THANKSGIVING BREAK pg 10 Stude'nts'arrested-•imconnection. with Salazar bl'ur'gla'ry On 10/22/04 a burglary, was committed at SSU'. Two'suspects have been arrested after one gave himself.up r, when he learned that the STAR was going to be publishing his'picture. Owen O'Reilly and Brian Rackle have been taken into custody and the case has been sent to the appropriate . authorities. More information will be available in the following weeks. Please contact Police Services With ' any inquiries�at 707-664-2143. V - PAGE 2// NOVEMBER 16, 2004. .3V letters to the editor .�' ft�o :SFA COMM -fdd% e 0 , EMOF • Dear -Editor, the WEPT handbook-. . I find myself a bit Not only that, as WEPT bemused by your article Coordinator responsible for promising an "inside look" the program, I would be an at the WEPT in the Nov. 9 obvious source ,of informa= Oh9 thepower"inyour w a Ilet issue of the STAR. First of ' tion, yet I was never ap- . all, I think the WEPT exam proached for an interview. I stand against being run -over .by corpora- whereas Borders'is bound to piss you off. is an excellent topic for an do work closely with Scott - ,tions. The benefits of shopping locally for article. I know students have Millei,"Director of -the Writ - The Holidays 'are' upon us .,and with EVERY gift you give this season goes a number of concerns and, ing Center,, who pointed out; , > the news of another corporate 'addition to' beyond words. The money will stayin the at times, misunderstand- quite clearly that he isnot <' Sonoma 'County, I wanted to remind. ev- local economy benefiting schools, safety ings about it, and there are ` responsible for.the program x eryone that there are alternative way's to and roads. P numerous issues worthy beyond test administration f participate in the"gift _giving celeliratioris, The People who own these shops and of discussion in the, use of and student tutoring. _ a without jeopardizing. any of 'your values., make a living selling their collected crafts such exams. However, this While�I can say that there is „, �' Buy local goods. ; . to others•are our neighbors. They prosper article does not address any nothing. factually inaccurate �= There are, countless small' boutiques, and we see the benefits. Local merchants of these in a substantive about the article, it certainly -nurseries and antique stores, where many get to know their customers when they way: It'appears; in fact, doesn't stand a§ a stellar unique gifts., can be found. Most local prosper in the marketplace that your reporter did very,. example of investigative 3 ` q garden shop or nurseries have a plethora of The National Retail Federation ex- little research, given that the journalism. small gifts and decorations for homes ' and pects U.S. shoppers will spend $219.9 majority' of this- information Greta Vollmer, gardens that make for perfect' gifts no matter billion this year; an' average of over $700 is readily available on-line in WEPT Coordinator who the receiver.. , per person with, more than,'. half of that Every ;little 'city surrounding Santa, going to family member. gifts. What 'a Warning' to. illegal .downloaders The.cofporations are screwing us! Rosa has a unique downtown or main sizable amount of money we could use to That is,a claim I have heard time and s`tteet full of small shops from clothing and disperse DIFFERENTLY in our economy.. IIFAi JONES time, again• in classes, in alternative candles to paintings and pottery. -If gifts are As. conscientious consumers, we here at, GUEST wR!rER news and in simple conversations. a must in your family gatherings, do try and SSU should deliberately purchase gifts Well;, for all of you out there who have. .search out the perfect gift. from sources other than big business cor o there 'you are, driving •along , on the 101, bobbing your ever said this, this is the time year to"be true DO NOT go to Macy's, JC Penny's or porations. head to a song on the radio that ,you have never_ heard to your word. Boarders. They are screwing you, remein- • I am a firm believer that to make a before., You come to the distinct notion'that you are thor- The local . issue in ' Petaluma right now. ber! JC Penny's has overseas sweatshops, difference in _ our own lives; our efforts oughly digging the song. The, first thing that pops in your head is is. the buzz- on the construction of a new "according to a film called "The Business of should be at the -closest level to your per- "I'll just download it off the internet when I get home." Lowe's. , Yard Birds, the local chain of- Hunger," and I Have a Local! hard time purchas- son. oShopping for local goods is This;scenario sounds oh -too -familiar for many•students, both home improvement stores, is singing the ing gifts from a company with questionable fun and should inspire creative thinking' on and off campus. In recent years, it has become entirely too easy tune of corporate takeover, loudly. ` records: along with unique gift and gift ideas for to download a song or two off the .intemet, whether it be off of This is just another circumstance.of big While Borders may have the hottest -your family and closest friends. '.the infamous Napster or some of the newer ones (and when I say business. coming to. town and driving the books on'the market (usually published by After all, the -greatest power we newer, I.mean all the predecessors- of.Napster) such as Kazaa or smaller storesout,of business, or at least huge mega -corporations), local bookstores posses is the power to ;chose and `tis the, Morpheous-.without having to deal with the consequences. Shall buying most of their customers.' like.Northern Lights will most likely have season for generosity, so be. generous .to. we call it free music perhaps? However, it is OUR responsibility, as the same book for the same price. Sure,the local vendors and surprise Mom with conservative shoppers, environmentalists maybe .two bucks more, but the experi- something from, heart thus year... "This news is brought to you .directly from the and anti -corporate; consumers; to take a ence of that bookstore will -make your day; - = source which is being.targeted, the. students." ` Well, I regret to inform all students that this reality,we once There, isn't always. something to -c m I ' in. about knew; this reality of downloading whatever, whoever, whenever, has "tragically" come to an end. You hear me correctly ladies and gents. And I can only_imagirie'what you might be thinking right SuzANNA BARNETfE I'm lacking "in intelligence." I Persuasion, distraction; For my efforts, do I own now; "ya, I heard that myth, the -one where allthe "big compa- STAFF WRrrER have a job with a fair amount amusement. media is great my home? No. Havel saved nies" are trying to crackdown on' illegal downloading, so they're of responsibility and seem able 'for this. loads of money form' family's suing everyone they can..:eh, it won't happen tome." Wrong! sat .down to write an opm- to teach my children right,from The objective is to keep the- future? No. I'•make enough to In're ' rent months, SSU has received lists of "file sharer's" ion piece this week and wrong. social ,balance. Meaning,. basis `get by' and to participate in (students) from big companies, info -.SSU to'"crack doivri" a§ ' Y fumliled• 'ttii'oug ' my In school,' I, understand"' _call' that the money andpbwer a shared living situation with'"' ' on'tlie e'students, or else'they will.ha&'to take mWtrer's'�i'to'i6&f thoughts, •I could mot, come3upl my -cl'assess, and score ,',highly�' •'stay. in the -'Hands ,of -the•' pnvi=' 17,my extended family. ""- x% �' _ - s» --own Bands^Andl*hti lisay "'they,"if-ani�fef&ring to'the `!big:com; , with something to write about. on the tests that ,l take and the ' 'leged -(the top 5 percent) and Sometimes, I experience. paries" suing you and I, the students, inmuch the same -way they I beganwondering, "What the , papers'I write: I ,read literature everybody else works and pays a chill -a feeling of,dread that ' did Napster, without even batting an eye. hell. is' wrong with me?, Have. I 'and attempt to stay abreast" 4 - taxes,but they. don't hold sway I won't achieve, my dreams. 'And let me tell you, this is not, I -repeat, NOT another myth no opinions on the events'going_ current .events,. both domestic with the government most never. But mostly, -I just keep plug - brought to you via rumors. This news is brought to you directly on around me?", and abroad. 'So,_ where is my, '.achieve financial wealth'. These ging away, believing so hard from the source which is being targeted; the students. This infor- I don't seem to have an opinion? societal myths become' -accepted `.in the dream that I will eventu- oration (and prewarning) is brought to you from a student speak- opinion about anything.., I look As Ltry to answer this ques- as truth and very few are able to. ally `make it.' ing from first hand experience; a student facing the punishments at the , world around, ,me and tion for myself, my mind keeps tell the difference. Make it? Make it where? of Hlegal downloading. And I am going to inform you right now, accept it as it is. Maybe this' turning to a certain ten dollar But this ,should not relate' Well, to someplace where the this student was not, in the least bit, an avid downloader. demonstrates a lack of personal word that has surfaced time to me, right? 'I am an American government let's me keep, my At the most, this student downloaded maybe 250 songs. This his or maybe,I'm just and time again in my COM_ S and live in the `land of the free.' r tax dollars and, that is WAY .student never even attempted to download anything, besides mu - lazy. But, I think it's because I classes. Hegemony. Anything is possible if I try hard, up there. sic. What I- am trying to say is it does' not matter how much you have had imbedded in. me the Loosely defined, hegemony enough. There is no class Sys- So; if I'm going to get download, who you are; where you come from or who you know. impression that no matter what I is the means by which the upper tem to stop me. Really? From there, I better go. I'll keep The "big, companies" have no .mercy and you can and will be do, things will not change. class keeps ' the lower classes my vantage point, I am not so working and paying my -taxes, busted at any time. Yet do not think, in the slightest bit, that I, or Common, sense' tells me ' 'where they are. sure. paying for my doctor's, visits, anyone else, is "commanding" you to stop downloading. This is that this is not how an intel- There' is a system of soci- I am raising two children, 'and renting my home but not at all my intention. As the saying goes, "do, what you do.", My ligent, educated person should etal myths that make up the cur- I work, forty .hours a week (no maybe, once I'-ve made it, I'll intention is simple and pure;' a warning'to all those who download think, ,but here 1 am, .an intel- 'rent ideology and this system is - health insurance), and I am a discover. that. I have an opm- that a "crack down" by' SSU can happen at anytime. And speaking ligent, ,-' educated person with perpetuated through all means full time student in my spare ion, after all. from personal experience, it's not fun and it's certainly not worth no opinion. 'Well, I don't think available, excluding violence. time. it. , THE STAR EDITORIAL STAFF ; FALL 2004 Editor: Cortney Jones: Production Manager: Michelle •Olivera .t Copy Editor: Emily Mead News Editor: Tim` Shisler, Kristin Edwards A & E Editor: Nick Grizzle " Sports Editor: Jeff O'Brien'` Student Life Editor: Patrick Watkins .y Ad Manager: Shannon Quihuiz . Photo Editor: Brent Pearse Faculty Advisor:` Ed Beebout . Staff writers: Nick Agius, Cary Barker;' Suzanna Barnette, Megan, Ca'- pata, Bekah Cohen, Brian Ferguson, Gabe Fernandez, Alex Grenoli, Mat- thew Hagan, Jon ,Hess, Brian Jeffcoat, Tracy Johnson; Athena Johnston, ' Alex Marrs, - Kailey McLaughlin, .James McMillan, Rachel Nichols, Anne ' Ostrowski, Tamara Radevic, Travis Smith, 'Jillian Steinhauser, Charles Swanson, Brittany Walters, Lauren Willard, Lindsay Wilson. The Sonoma State- Star is located at 1801 East Cotat' [ Ave., Rohnert Park; CA 94928, in Salazar Hall, .room 1053. To contact the Star office call (707) 664-2776, For, advertising 'information please call (707) 664-2714 or email . staradsghotmail.com. 'Letters, to the Editor must be typed,; 500. words'orJess and submitted no later than 2'p..m. on -the Thursday prior -to intended publication:. They must include a phone number and name for'verification. Letters will be edited for libel, grammar and length. , Letters can be delivered to Salazar 1053 or emailed to starC sonoma.edu. Guest opinions should be 700 words or less and turned in `on the Wednesday before intended publication. The Star reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter or opinions. Opinions presented in the Star do not necessarily reflect those of the Communication Studies Department or Sonoma. State University. Dear America'.. BY BRIAN FERGUSON YET ANOTHER GUY PILING ON THE "KERRY SHOUIDA WON" BANDWAGON • his is a letter from a.con- cerned admirer. I'm writ- ing you because I've been watching you of late and your ac- tions have me worried. You don't seem to be the country I fell in love with those'many'years ago; you're just not acting like your, normally optimistic self. I guess I have seen this coming for a long time, but the newspaper headlines on Nov. 3 forced me to do something more than just sit by 'and watch your destructive tendencies take over. Maybe it is the crowd you've fallen in with -- I never really liked that George W. when you first brought him home back' in 2000. He always struck me as a man with something to prove, but that's no surprise considering how he got into Yale and Har- vard Business School because of his father's influence. I've tried to keep quiet over the past four years, since we all, have to live together,,but I can't hold my tongue any more. All you have to show for his time is more bruises than a few falls down the stairs bring. I have always thought that these presidential relationships' were supposed to make you a better person and teach you some truth about yourself that you never knew you had in you. Look at it on balance -- we've lost a bunch of soldiers way across the ocean in a place that never even picked a fight with us, we have fewer civil liberties than before, and there are still tons of our own in poverty and without adequate health care. I know you say he makes you feel safe, but from what? When will you wake -up from your delusion and realize that he is. a bigger threat to your sa#et ,,than Osama ever..was?, „j, v $peaking' sof - Osama,,, ,ghat „j has George done to keep him from popping back in at a moment's. notice? Unconditional support for Israel's territorial - expansion into Palestinian lands and for totalitarian regimes in the Middle East that support us like Saudi Arabia only leave us more exposed to radical Islamic terrorists. Don't you see that the only way to truly end terrorism is to address the underlying causes like poverty and a lack of economic options in third world countries, and that killing young radicals while trying to "export" our own form of democracy will only make us more hated? Chiefly, I am disappointed in you that you fell for George's sweet-talk rhetoric of fear. Can you honestly tell me that you think his us -versus -them . view of the world and crusade men- tality reflect the kind of rational thought that you've always fallen before in your previous presidents? Sure, it's a great way for him to keep you interested in him for the short-term, but try- ing to win you over out of fear will eventually rip your heart apart and leave you lonely and divided. . That's -another thing --'all your friends are wondering what has happened, to your once principled leadership in the inter- national arena. You used to think that because you were the big- gest kid on the block you had to act with greater forethought and the interest. of others 'in mind. Now it's like you're just trying to piss off France and Germany and most everybody else in the world. They've been through a lot with you, and just want to see you at your best. It'd do you well to listen to them every now and again instead of just turning away arrogantly. I know this letter will upset you, but you can't let George walk all over. half of the coun- try while claiming a mandate and advancing a narrow-minded agenda for the next four years. While I know you'll see the light and change eventually, I hope for all our sakes you'll do it sooner rather than later. There will be fewer pieces to pick up that way. I ORIGINAL CARTOON BY JACE BANDAUN Thet t questi,ons abaffle the' opposite sex: an,swe"red ALEX GRENELL the captain's performance of the boat? (If read them, so don't kill the messenger. you can't read between the lines on this Q: Why do you guys always ad= STAFF WRITER one, then put the paper down and run,into just your under carriage; especially in a wall.) public? "'I Since the age of man, men and A: "Well, though size does bring a A: "It's because it keeps rubbing women have questioned the be- smile to our faces, the performance keeps along side my ankle. No but seriously, haviors, attitudes, and crazy antics the smile going. Therefore I would have to we do it to stay comfortable. You girls of each other. From the days of Adam choose the performance over size, because have bras to keep your stuff locked in and, Eve, Romeo and Juliet, Homer and when the Titanic went down'the little rafts place and that's your decision. We just Marge, J -Lo and husbands one, two, and were there to finish the failed voyage," said want to let our stuff hang free, to sway three, men have stewed on the couch, on anonymous girl number two. while we walk," said anonymous boy the;.toilet,.and.,b"ack.on,the couch"abo,.ut,,,, Q: You girls always say,."why„can't T number one;. what makes wo ecr po�,confusing. The �m�eet a nice guy,” then turnaround and date„�; ,ai �Q: Do ryou aiways.think about tsex � commercials end and SportsCenter a man,named Cobra, who enjoys mistreat- when you see a girl . comes back,on and then the adventure of ing you, playing paddy cake with your face, "No sometimes I think about if the female psyche is put on hold untilthe and gives you the once a day phone call at she could make a good sandwich or next commercial break. midnight from your friend Britney's house.. not. Just playing, but for real I would Women are the same way (I think), So what gives, do you want a nice guy like have to say yes, but I also wonder what they ponder the cycle of men's behavior Cory from Boy Meets World, or a bad boy her personality is like,” said anony- cycle during their hour long shower and like Bobby Brown? mous boy•number two. makeup painting session, throughout A: "Well, I admit. We do back our- Q: Why is it so hard for you guys their breakfast time, which consists of a selves into a corner with that one. See we to show emotion? cracker and a non-fat soy vanilla mocha want a guy that makes us laugh and treats A: "Clearly you haven't seen us latte, and of course while trying to ac- us right, but can still stand up for us, as well watch sports. We show emotions, just complish theirgoal of filling their entire as for. himself. We want a. combination of not the same way you girls do. I don't closet with shoes, half of which look the- both, but it's true we are usually drawn cry,at movies and get all excited when exact same. towards the bad boy, because we hope that'. I see a little baby, but. I'm still emo- The crusade to find out what makes within that bad boy Bobby Brown there is tional," said anonymous boy number the opposite sex rick has brought about a sweet Cory waiting for a opportunity to three. reality shows, sitcoms; soap operas, show his lighter side," said anonymous girl ' i Q: Why do you guys always act movies, songs, and many books from number three. different around your friends then you the likes of Oprah and Dr. Phil. None of Q: Okay, ladies, now it's time for do around us? which have answered' any of the ques- the big one. Once a, month you girls are • A: "Well, it's because were ro- tions and if you think this article is any in a state of aggression, men know this, mantically involved with you; not our different you are mistaken, though it 'but don't know how to react to it. We get friends. If I acted the.same around my should be fun. Hold on and be prepared close, you scream and claw and say we are friends as I do with you, I wouldn't. for your mind to be blown, because crowding you. We give you.space and you have any friends and if I acted the same ready or not, here comes some answers. scream, claw and whine, asking "why don't around you- as I do with my friends, I . During every activity it's always you want to spend time with me:" Then you would be single. Get the picture," said polite to let the ladies go first. In this girls consume monstrous amounts of caf- anonymous boy number five. most cases women expect this behavior, feine, which is like adding gasoline to the Well ladies are you satisfied now? but too often, women wish the conven- fireplace. Ladies you're about as complicat- That's -as deep as anyone's going to get tional saying, was less conventional. ing as a 1000 piece puzzle of the sky. So inside the mind of the alpha male. Let's Ladies you made your bed, now it's time what in Gods name do you want us to do? piece together what we have. Guys fix to sleep in it. A: "Well, I don't'think we get that bad. the twig and berries a lot, hey that's the Where does one start? Women have I'm sure some girls do, but I, think they are way the cookie crumbles. Guys think boggled the minds of men so much that using it as an excuse. Even if it did cause about sex a lot, but,their sexual beings I need a drink just thinking about it. us to have a shorter fuse, we don't just run and should'you even be complaining? However I wouldn't be a gentlemen if I around screaming and flaring at the nostrils Guys don't show'a great amount didn't allow you to explain yourselves, for nothing. Some of you guys go to great of emotion; hey you said you want a so ladies check your microphones, fix lengths to provoke the hell out of us, so bad boy. That's what Ax deodorant your hair, and take center stage, because . don't play with fire if you don't want to get spray is for, plus shorter showers mean you are now on the question and answer burned," said anonymous girl number four. cheaper water bills, which equals more portion of this article, we have our bev- Well,.that was,an informative session money to spend on you ladies. Finally, erage of choice, the television is off mo- if' I do say so my self. We found out that we act different because. a .relation- mentarily, and the anticipation is killing ladies don't need to talk everyday; though ship and a friendship are two different us, so don't keep us waiting. men in relationships might still want to call, ships, so quit making waves. Q: Ladies what is the deal with especially if they ever *ant to see the inside The questions and answers asked the once a day phone, call? When .in a . of their girl's room ever again. JThey prefer are just what the individuals I spoke serious relationship, is it really neces- performance when going on an indoor nau- with : wanted to know and what they sary? Unless there was a sports trade tical excursion, rather then the size of your believed the answer was. This doesn't we weren't aware of, or Keystones are vessel. reflect men and, women perfectly. Who cheaper than $10 for a,30 pack, then we However, if you are capable of guid- cares about the answers to these ques- don't have to talk everyday. ing an air craft carrier with ease, she won't tions, the mystery which is man and A: "It's just to hear your voice. It's complain. They prefer a bad boy like 50 the unknown which is women is what important because it shows that you are cent, which they can mold into a romantic- makes all that entertainment on MTV interested in every aspect of our lives. I like LL Cool J. In regards to their once, a fun. don't think that it's that big of a deal, month massacre of the 'male species, well If we knew the answers, we would you guys are the ones. that blow it out it's just an excuse for being in a bad mood. be stuck watching the home shopping -of proportion. It's not like we are asking It's okay ladies, guys have one of those network, or re -runs of "7th Heaven", to talk on the , phone for hours on end, days as well, but ours is on Sundays during because all other forms of television. we just want to say hi and see if there is football season, so stay away. entertainment would be obsolete due to anything you want to talk about," said . Alright it's about time for me to take knowing what makes men and women anonymous girl•number one. a back seat, because the ladies have some tick. Now that's food for thought, so Q: When performing indoor sailing, questions for the gentlemen to answer. eat up. does the size of the boat matter, or is it Guys I' don't write these questions I just V Can I gat a break? CARY BARKER -STAFF WRITER is been 10 weeks since SSU students have had a day off of class—that is a technical day off not just a personal day off. Some Universities. have a fall holiday weekend' where students get ,a four to five day weekend in the middle of a semester. We don't even get Veteran's Day off. So where's our time off? SSU doesn't even get a whole week for Thanksgiving: - For some students it'll be the first time going home since school started in August, "I haven't been able to go home since I live in So Cal, the weekends just aren't long enough to go home. I wish we had the' whole week off, I'm taking it off because I couldn't find a flight for Tuesday night, but I still wish we had the whole week off so I wouldn't be missing anything," said, Brittany Wilbur, Sophmore from Ventura. Some Professors make their students come those days no mat- ter what, "My teachers are having classes on Tuesday, and one of them has a major project due that day to make sure that we stay here. I understand that the school needs to make sure we are here a set amount of days before Winter break, but this is the only major break we get during the semester. Students need this time to breathe and get ready for the finals we have three weeks after," said senior Lauren Pillion. "I'm having a quiz that Monday for my students. It, may deter some students from com- ing while encouraging others to come," said Communications professor, Elizabeth Burch. "It would be nice to have those days off but it is a day we have to here so I'll, be here1. and I Hope mx stu_ �I dents,,will come -too." . ,j'14:111 But then there are also pro- fessors who, like students, don't want to be. here on those days. Some professors are nice enough to cancel class those days or some promise not to do anything, extremely important. . "I know that some students will have genuine family obliga- tions to meet, so it seems cruel to penalize them if they miss this day in particular. I figure that students get something our of at- tending class and that those who skip class before Thanksgiving or any other time either will work a little harder to master the material on their own or will do less well on subsequent tests and papers than their colleagues who make it to class," said Bruce Owen, anthropology professor. "My professor said she wouldn't give us a quiz or any- . thing on Tuesday but she also said she couldn't promise that she wouldn't teach something that won't be on the test." said sophomore, Erika August. "I think they. use to not get Wednes- day off so I'm glad we at -least get that day off, although the whole week would be nice too." Students who rely on their parents to pick them up from school for breaks are having a hard time finding a time when both .their parents' and their schedules work out to be picked up. "I can't go home until Wednesday because my parents have to work. If we could have the whole week off they would be able to come get me over the . weekend," said Karina Padilla. "When I was a freshman I couldn't wait to get out of here and go home for the break, but now that I'm a junior I can handle being away from home. Although I really wish the break could,,be longer it's not a big deal to, me as it was in the past," said Felly Wyatt. d Although it would be really nice to have some extra days off either at Thanksgiving or a fall holiday weekend, we would have to shorten the winter or summer break to compensate, something most students and professors would rather not do. �1, PAGE 4 // NOVEMBER 16, 200 } Traveling c ea witthe rave .ent r SON HESS about how to best make use of the time different ways and ideas inAaking a plans needed to make that possible. The Travel Center. in &e Student STAFF WRITERoff from school. trip. Whether" it's independent travef or Quite popular with students, -ex- Union does not necessarily have a ser - Most SSU students are more than aimed towards a tour style format, the plains'Beck, have been trips to Hawaii, vice charge, only if the'travel plans're- The 'time for ,students to travel satisfied with spending the holidays Travel Center can handle it. Mexico and even Vegas weekend trips. ' quire it, or depending on other factors. is nearing as' the holidays approach., back home with family and friends. It may come as a shock to students Also, for a graduation present, students will the Travel Center have a service With, three major holidays on the ho- However, for others, the holiday to know that at their disposal they have have planned major trips overseas. charge. rizon, Thanksgiving, Christmas and season brings about a chance to ex- 'access to an on campus travel agency. It may be too late for students to ' When students, do go to the Travel New Years, students are beginning to plore new and interesting places. With The Travel- Center reopened in 2000, book flights for Thanksgiving, week- Center, they will get a "warm welcome, express excitement and anticipation the ample free time that the six-week and is stillunknown to many students. end, as they may find it impossible to and a really friendly atmosphere in get - winter break, pro- "I'.ve been here for two ting your travel advice,"' said vides, students have years, and I didn't even know 7� r Beck. The Travel Center Is 100 per( self -sup- = the opportunity, to it existed, but.now that I know R . I want to, guide, them y g g". ported and'really specializes in the types of g travel'to other coup- I totally think it's a good thin in the right direction as far E tries.. said Student Courtney Oates. that Students or faculty Want t0 take as what''s best for them,'-' In fact, if a The Travel.Center explores. -trips i said Beck. Especially on big SSU student is so a variety of traveling ideas for With an emphasis On European, Hawaiian, complicated trips, like those �. inclined as to travel, students, faculty and staff, while , n to Europe, Beck recommends k " abroad this holiday making an effort to'find the best Mexican and Australian destinations. coming to the Travel, Center, season, they should possible deal to suit your goals. because these trips require ad definitely check out "The Travel - Center is vice from a professional. the Travel Center . 100 .percent self -supported and really get the flight they need.. The Travel Center has brochures l' located in the Stu- specializes in the ,types of tris that However, if plans are .in the air for every imaginable destination and Pce P P 3 w dent Union., students or faculty, want to take, with for a winter break getaway, they need adventure in the world, "'students, fac- $ According to an emphasis on European; Hawaiian, to make travel arrangements now, The ulty, and staff, • should- come and pick Laurie Beck, who Mexican and Australian destinations," Travel Center offers advice on the best some up," recommends Beck., owns and runs the says Beck. r ways to do so. For winter and spring travel, ar- Travel Center, the BeckPlans and schedules ' Euro- Due. to arise in corporate airline rangement should be made. now. , 7, main focus of the Spean trips that are complete from to Internet sights and Internet advertising, The most recently ' popular ' trips >-y �5 center is to provide start to finish, and with a "Eurail" pass, the services of travel, agencies, are be being planned are "Contiki, trips to ink ignored, and therefore the industry Europe" for 1'8 to 35 year olds. a different approach or_ European Railway pass, people get 'Its,, ,to.traveling than just tours of some of the 'most historical altogether has taken a hit: absolutely the trip of a .lifetime, par, regular travel. places and sights Europe has to offer. As a result, travel agencies have . ticularly for first and second time trips .. b.. e At the Travel Open not only to students, the had to implement the use of 'service to Europe," said Beck. Center, Beck spends Travel Center also provides services charges in order to retain any signifi- For more information about ar- time with students for relatives and family as well. cant level of competition. The°personal ranging travel plans, contact the Travel " BRENT PEARSE //STAR going oin over P p r stu- conplans If parents want to visit their and communication with a enter Cd LBeck 664-3400, ' anLaurie at . An -overhead view of the; travel center that can be found in the and schedules, all in dents who are studying abroad, the personal traveling expert can make any or email the Travel Center at experienc Student Union. an effort to explore Travel .Center can coordinate all the service charge worth it. e.travel@sonoma.edu. Smokers find frustration. TEACHER RATINGS cont. from page 1 how the site has the ability of making rofessors targets for perhaps political With laces to light up P g P P P � p purposes and allows opportunities for ' ��Y� � � � fi l kr abuses that are inappropriate. earf�.'g 4v According to Phillips,. students ,n Cm- Y BARKER out thevillage parking lots with 8903.0 and 89031 of the Cali- whoare taking, a class that is not in STAFF WRITER lights all around perhaps the fornia Education Code. The their major dont feel as good about it ' gresponsibility smokers would feel more, con= smokin he further 'states as students whose it is. This can lead �gpo�y� Smokinghas becometan .fortable being able to smoke that SSU has a to slander and unfair discrimination to Y unpleasant process for students. in the lounge -chairs found to its employees and students professors. in the Beau'olais Village. Due throughout the village which are., to provide a safe and healthful., , .,,The,,. mission J g g g Pr ,7 �1� iro is r i p n far enough•away; environment. Researchjrfind. ,RateMTrofessor coin reads, "The tq� the ,.strict rule .w'thw • the,„ out;in the o e , Rescl'eritial ' Community , that from the • buildings; However, ` ings show that, smoking • a�pd 'purpose of the site is to be, a resource smoking is ' prohibited within this will never happen. the breathing of secondhand , for students. 'Where else can you find 20 feet of buildings, suites and Stated on page 36 of the smoke constitute a significant out what others think of an instructor? apartments, smokers are only student planner the Residential ' health hazard. In addition to When you have the option. of choos= BRENT PEARSE // STAR, left to enjoy their cigarette in Community's smoking policy direct health hazards, smoking ing a teacher, wouldn't you* really like Students look at one of the many sites where teachers can be the parking lots. This is starting, conforms . to the Uniyersity contributes to institutional costs some information? It also gives you; rated online by Fellow students. to. cause some smokers to be smoking policy- that explicitly -in other ways including clean- the user, a place to voice your opinion. uncomfortable. prohibits smoking in any area ing and maintenance costs and It gives you a place to make a difference in your "A teacher may have a certain reputation for -"Approximately six resi- of the campus where non-smok- costs associated with employeeeducation." a reason, but you shouldn't let those ratings skew dents did come to :a Beaujolais ers cannot- avoid exposure to• . absenteeism, health' care, and "There's a good and a bad- side to it. I'.d be your opinion about them before you actually take Village Council meeting to ex- smoke, medical insurance." - more declined to the idea because people would ' the course. It also could predispose you to not press their dissatisfaction with Therefore, there • is no Exchange students who be basing classes .on what others would be say- participate in class as much," said Payne. 'the smoking policy," said Beau= smoking,in any campus build-', come from cultures where ing," . SSU senior Lane Another possible prob- jolais RLC, Allen Davenport. ings including classrooms, smoking is more accepted don't' Matsui said. "I think it's ' lem to. the database is the, , Even though the campus is -lecture halls, laboratories, of- understand why they can't coming from my extended As one professor so lightly put it feeling fact that most stu considered relatively -safe, some fices, work, study and reception smoke wherever they please, "I education side [where ,"It's a gimmick." 'dents who take the time to girls do not feel comfortable go- areas, meeting rooms, lobbies, come from a European culture he works] where I'm not _ actually rate the professors ing to the dark, empty parking hallways, stairwells, elevators, where smoking, is a boosted really available to give are upset with them. Many lots late at night where someone eating areas, , lounges, rest- - form of breath. My people see advice. times the classes are not even in their major but could come out of nowhere and rooms or within 20 feet of all this casualty as 'a comfortable But some students loathe about the idea of rather being taken as a GE. This can give the pro - attack them. campus buildings. Smoking `is connection that all may engage having • an instant idea of what to expect. For ' fessor a bad reputation when in all reality it was "I feel a little,apprehensive also prohibited in all partially, in anytime, anyplace. I under- instance a previous professor who taught here at just one student's opinion. about going into the parking ' enclosed areas such as covered 'stand different countries .have SSU had ratings ranging from; "Acts like a hard- Professors are currently being evaluated at lot because it's ' dark 'and I'm walkways, breezeways and different ways of doing things ass but it is super easy to get an A""to "I enjoyed the end' of the semester, by students but these usually by myself," said Junior walkways between, sections of but I do not understand where this course and I believe it to be largely due to the evaluations are not made public for perspective, Meghan Jones. "I would just buildings, bus -stop shelters, ex- the problem arises with smok- professors practices. Many complain that he is too students to read. Rather SSU students are .still feel better being closer to, the terior stairways and landings. ing indoors let alone smoking at harsh on his students, but in realityit was prob- relying on word of mouth to help pick professors building where there, are ,more 7 This policy was- revised .in all," said Senior Hoyte Mondue .ably ,those who complain who walked in late to . and classes during their tenure here. people around." accordance with Section 42356 111. his class or were talking during the lecture." As one professor so lightly put it "It's a giro - Although the ashtrays are of Title 5 of the California Code- This wide -range of opinions can give students wick." conveniently located through-- of, Regulations and Sections See SMOKERS pg 10 a good look at what the professor may be like. . l The Seawolf Shops Questions? Phone:' Computer 'Sale 664-3061 Wh I l e. 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FOR NFL SUNDAYS! • F Many TV's... 42 on tap. .aVE„oEa46.2004//PAGE5nL vr� How to beat.the midte''rm-,b,lues. BRIAN FERoum tress. He recommends a daily tary school so she can continue learn to get the most out of each like mosquitoes," says, Clark. time for these carries a reward. STAFF WRITER game plan, eliminating harmful the same schedule. She says that day. Find a routine and stick to They may annoy you, but they A healthy body has strength stress caused by an unorganized keeping a disciplined routine it.. You won't stop and wonder, are manageable. Talk to your to battle physical illnesses and Ahhh! Deadlines, mid- lifestyle. makes her life manageable. "What's next?". And you won't friends, family or anyone who mental distress. terms, noisy roommates, _ ap- "Raising a child and going Amanda Botts, a sopho- be mad for forgetting some- cares. Learn the Cognitive proaching registration and to school can be very stressful," more, at SSU, appears well thing. Avoid people who domi- Behavior Technique. Clark many other stressful things fill said Brandi La Rene, a single- composed but admits she gets Eat well and avoid caf- nate your life. Clark describes teaches this method. He says the the lives of ,all SSU students. mother and SSU student. Her stressed. Each week she takes feine. A recent study at John these people as "toxic technique has no negative side Pressure and stress become 6 -year-old daughter, Elizabeth,, 16 hours of school for a scholar,- - Hopkins University found that people." They effects and works as effectively inevitable this time of ' 'year, needs attention. ship and works at least 30 hours caffeine' dependency can mo-. as medication: The technique but don't freak out. Learning to "I don't think putting my a week to pay bills. has withdrawal n o p o 1 i z e involves eliminating little hab- cope with stress provides both daughter in front of the TV "It feels like I never have symptoms. Head- 'your time. its that cause stress. They are organization and motivation. all day is good parenting," La • free time," she -said. She keeps aches, depression D o n ' t so distant from a person's mind Stress affects relationships, Rene said. She reads, talks and an organized routine, but her and fatigue cut off that they rarely' get attention. grades and causes physical' ill- plays with her daughter, but stress gets overwhelming. result from b friends, Seek medical help, if .: ness' like digestive problems, sometimes there's not. enough. A hectic lifestyle can create caffeine ab-' but learn needed. Clark suggests this for headaches and heart attacks. time to accomplish everything. problems in students' lives. But stinence. A when to get -severe depression. He ,usually Long-term stress strains the She doesn't consider stress a with a few simple suggestions, gradual re- involved and sends people to USA's Medical nervous system, making life major problem, though. "Stress students, like Botts, can manage' placement of when not to. . Health Center for treatment. miserable. definitely pushes me to get ev- their stress. decaffeinated Exercise. "Stress affects student However, lifestyle changes erything done," she said. Organize. Clark says that drinks will break An as well as across ,the board," says Clark. can .ieduce stress. Dr. Stephen La Rene says she lives a organizing'your dailyaactivitie's , the dependency with- am unhealthy If you find it becoming a prob- Clark, director of an online relatively routine life, wak= simplifies your days. Write' a out harsh side effects. lifestyle ca cause stress. lem, talk to your friends about counseling service, offers ad- ' ing up every morning to have list of daily tasks and cross the Talk out your Adequate sleep, a it'. If they can't, help, visit the vice to college students. breakfast and watch cartoons ones you complete' You can- problems with' healthy diet and fre- Counseling or Student Health "Stress motivates people with her daughter before they not always finish the list, but others. If you tell " quent exercise energize Centers for more help. You may to accomplish their- goals," he part'for schools. After school, , just one completed task brings someone about what's you. Accomplish- even find stress a manageable says on the site, but the negative they both do their homework a sense of accomplishment. stressing 'you, "the ing these, tasks part of your life. effect's of stress generate both and end their night around 10. Introduce routine into your monsters in your seems difficult, . emotional and 'physical dis- La Rene wants to teach elemen- life. Clark says that you can mind will seem more but finding the JUMP, com' pletes another successful semester KRismN EDWARDS to vote for the Nov. 2 election. Campus Wide Events has spon- rr- MEWS EDITOR "Student Civic Engagement, Bored a variety of events this semester. along with numerous other groups and On Wednesday and Thursday they will SSU's -community service pro- organizations on campus, registered be passing out ' information with the JL l,i• gram is wrapping up another success- over 1,500 students on campus," said Student Health Center as part of the ful semester. JUMP has grown over the Woods.. Great American Smokeout Week. In last year, bringing more opportunities "In addition to registering stu- addition, they have a Christmas Carol- F for students.to volunteer their time in dents, Student Civic Engagement field ing event scheduled for the first week ,many different ways. a teach -in on two of the propositions of December. "The semester went really well as and a debate among the Rohnert Park "Project Earth has also had a great the outstanding group of JUMP Team City Council Candidates. Their efforts semester with a committed group of I leaders organized and coordinated culminated with a polling• precinct on volunteers participating in a bunch of t r, numerous . community service events campus out of 650 registered voters environmentally related service proj-, • and programs. As a result of these living on campus, 473 of them came ects.; ' efforts, the JUMP Team and all of the out to vote. The polling precinct also "They sponsored a beach clean- volunteers have been; busy making -a had 214 voters -cast provisional -ballots up,- a restoration event; and, helped difference all semester long,'said'Jeff,� 5s'well " = �;� +i rl,�c�, ��<<out:'at the'PG'A�'gQlf tournament-" w v i�L Woods, JUMP adviser. `1 ��.5 7.,st�� : fi ').1 0; ,. �, s1; recycling'fforfs. T1ig lastT'event of SOUP has events happening' this week as part of hunger & SSU's precinct had 73 percent of the semester;'a beach clean=up, is scheduled for Dec. 5," said Woods. w k Homelessness Awareness Week. their qualified registered voters Study Buddies, the after-school � CouRTEsv H NMP Without On Tuesdayfrom 2 m. --5 m. P• P• homework assistance program' at P gram Participants in last ear's Night a Home make brown -ba lunches for homeless P Y 9 9 in the Multi -Purpose Room of the actually turn up to vote. Evergreen Elementary School, ha"s people: Student Union, join the SOUP vol- helped approximately 30 ' children unieers'as they make Ugly Quilts all semester' long, according to in helping with this program next se- For information on any upcom- foi the homeless. No sewing skills are SSU's precinct" had 73 percent of Woods. mester, make sure you leave 2:30 p.m. ing events or on how to volunteer next necessary. their qualified registered voters actual- "There dedicated coordinators and . - 4 .p.m. 'on, Monday, Wednesday, or semester, call the JUMP office at 664 - On Wednesday, check out the ly turn up to vote. The push to the elec- volunteers deserve a pat on the back Thursday open in schedule so you can 4277. The.program offers opportunities Faces of Homelessness Panel at 7 p.m. tion was the last event for student civil as they have committed to helping the help first through fifth graders with all for any student to get involved and do in the Commons. This event will chal- engagement, and they have wrapped up children at least once a week for the their spelling, math, and reading home- good. lenge the . stereotypes surrounding the' for the semester, according to Woods. last eight weeks. If you are interested work," said Woods. homeless and push people to think Adopt -A -Grandparent has had about' the homeless problem in our 10 students visiting their adopted community. The Night Without A Home event is on Thursday. Starting at 7 p.m. in the Stevenson Quad, join students as they experience what it is like to be homeless for a night: Participants will be write a letter to a government offi- cial, making Ugly Quilts and spending the 'night outside on the grass. Those attending should dress, . warmly and bring a sleeping bag. SOUP is current- ly sponsoring a clothing drive which ends on Nov. 23. The SOUP program also prepares and serves dinner, at the Family Sup- port Center in Santa Rosa twice a week. They also prepare monthly spe- cial dinners and holiday dinners. They have hada very successful semester, according to Woods. New to JUMP this semester was the program student civic engagement. Their -focus was on registering students grandparents this semester. "Me students really connected with their adopted grandparents' and- they really enjoy the feeling of making a difference in the lives of the elderly. In addition, - the Adopt - A -Grandparent program is still raising money for the Alzheimer's Association. If you would like to donate, please drop your donations off at the JUMP Office (2nd floor, Student Union)," said Woods. - Alternative Spring Break will be taking 10 students to Catalina Island during Spring Break toy participate in service projects at an environ- mental education camp, according to Woods. In addition to the service - projects, they will also get to go snorkeling, sea kayaking, . and some hiking. "It should be an awesome trip," said Woods. 'A COURTESY H NMP Students settle in for a cold night at the Night Without a Home event that took place last year. This year's event is on Thursday. N The SSU Rome Summer Arts Program offers students a four-week, intensive program in art history, Italian language and culture. Students will gain first-hand' practical experience with artistic and cultural monuments. The curriculum consists of Italian Art History and Italian Language courses for a maximum of I 0 SSU credits. All participants are required to enroll for a minimum' of•at least two courses. On weekends we will travel to such ancient cities as Pompeii, OstiaAntica, andTarquinia, as well as the Medieval and Renaissance centers of Florence, Siena, and Assisi. Students will be registered through Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, and will receive university credits. Information- Meeting Thursday, November 18,12 noon, Art 102 For more information, contact Joni Boucher, Program Coordinator at 707/664-261.5 or e-mail joni.boucher@sonoma.edu. $1T h T E_,,,�I SCHOOL OF EXTENDED EDUCATION rr- 0/11 W W 1 rwl l 1l 110/ 1' 1 V PAGE 6 // NOVEMBER 16, 2004 A incredibly fantastic film. "The Incredibles" takes on a more cartoon appearance; rather than trying to be realistic like some CGI films have been lately. COURTESY // Ron-sNmMATOES.COM .COURTESY //,HASBRO.COM "Syndrome" toys are available everywhere now, and STAFF WRITER fell in love with jazz," said Blanton Don King should sue'for the theft of his, hairstyle. DON GIBBLE PG -rated film but, at 115 minutes, its 60's, only with a higher level of physi- er they threaten to erupt. There is shy A pint-sized version of Mr. Incred- MOVIE CRITIC longest. cal complexity than we have seen in and awkward Violet, the rambunctious ible only with Don King -like hair and 'a The movie is styled to look like CG animation. and speedy Dash and baby Jack -Jack. an evil grin, Syndrome -makes up for Finally, movie worth paying a fantasy dreamed up in the 1960's, Thus, 'Bob Parr (vbiced by Craig Bob,. now sporting a bulging 'gut, ' his lack of superpowers with an array money for. This semester has seen and that includes Michael Giacchino's T. Nelson), , a cheerful crime fighter is a clock -punching claims adjuster. of weapons and accessories he ''has some of the worst movies, ever, but jazzy score reminiscent of "Mission: known as Mr. Incredible; is drawn The movie gets comic mileage out of invented. "The Incredibles" has to be the best 'a Impossible," "The Avengers" and like an upside-down- triangle with all the sight of Bob squeezing his bulk in When Helen learns of her hus- ' animation movie released, in long John Barry's early Bond scoies. The his bulk above a thin waist'and legs, and out of the tiny cubicles where he band's deception, she rushes to the time. animators render the suburban homes topped by a shovel face that - features works. island in a suped-up jet where her chit; . Better than "Finding Nemo"? and downtown offices in sleek, clean a broad smile. His wife, Helen '(Holly Dying to 'get back into the game,, dren, unbeknownst to her, have stowed Surprisingly, yes. It's a very funny lines with minimal details, while the Hunter), known as, Elastigirl, is a ' Bob is lured'by the mysterious Mirage away. So the entire family, reunites on action adventure that involves an en- ` villain's lair is a "Dr. No" -like jungle rubbery contortionist with limbs that (Elizabeth the island to fight evildoers' and once tire family of superheroes. It's "Spy island/weapons factory outfitted with extend, seemingly'forever, making her Pena) to the remote Nomanisan more save the world. Kids," James Bond and "Spider -Man" space-age gizmos and security appa- something of an Olive Oyl on acid! Island — cool name, huh? — for a top- Story and technique- keep getting all rolled into one under the sage and ratus. The story opens with the citizens secret assignment. stronger with each Pixar feature. "The savvy direction of Brad Bird, the man Since computer graphic animation ungrateful and tired of its superheroes. Its success makes Bob feel Incred- Incredibles" is thea best work yet. behind the terrific 1999 animated mov- has yet to produce the. proportion- Lawsuits force the Pans into a super-, ible for the first time in years. This is a great movie for a first ie "Iron Giant." ally accurate human characters of cel hero relocation program. So for 15 A second summons to the island elate. The Pacific Rohnert Park Ibeater What Bird and Pixar have essen- animation, Bird chooses to go with 3-D years, the couple adopts civilian ideriti- is, in fact, a trap sprung -by a former is showing the movie on four screens tially done is make a superhero movie renderings of ,the kind of 2-D charac- ties and settles into a "normal" life with admirer of Mr. Incredible who now so anytime you show up, you won't that could- just as easily have been live ters one encounters in comic strips or three kids, all possessing super- natural goes by the moniker of Syndrome be late. action. So this is not only Pixar's first Saturday morning TV cartoons in the abilities that must be throttled whenev- (Jason Lee). a` PEDRO ' THE LION, . continued from page 1 ing was always • something Bazan held solely, but his trust in Walsh is evident.. He even mentions this in the open- ing song, Bands With Managers:" "But I trust T.I William Walsh and I'm not afraid to die." I spoke with Walsh by phone about the tour, the new al- bum; and his stance on various issues, from his college ex- perience to the current state of politics. Walsh's experience on "Achilles Heel" was largely centered on engineering and, recording. He created the sounds and levels of the produc, tion while Bazan played the material. Walsh says, "Thi'§ is not a concept record. It is more a collection of songs." Walsh was'also responsible for "the palate of various sounds. We wanted less of a modern sound and more of a; not vintage, but a classic sound." Walsh says that the songs are largely fictional, but "some of your per (and - perspective) comes through the narrative." Walsh is. confi- dent that the record will appeal to a broader range because, "the -sound is nQt so specific, it is really -mature and more people can appreciate that." Walsh joined Bazan full time after years of collabora- tion. "We had been'playing for years, but I lived in Boston. So I finally moved out to Seattle (where Bazan lives) and our friendship grew. I asked to play in the band.in any ca- pacity that I could and we became this concrete group. We - just wanted to make it tough to quit. Dave was getting tired of doing it alone." Now, thanks to Walsh's help and Bazan's rejuvenation, Pedro the Lion is bigger than ever. I asked, Walsh about his influences and what issues concern him today. Walsh is most concerned with poverty in America. "Until a few days ago -it was getting rid of `Dubbya', but now since that (Bush's re-election) has hap- pened, we are focusing on how the Government distributes wealth and how they treat the poor." Bazan, sitting in the background, pipes up and confirms that issue concerns him as well. I asked Walsh what he thought of musicians using their position to influence. "Well, you have a following, so you have people who are interested in what you have to say. So, yea, you can advocate posi- tive change with your voice. As long as it is tasteful and not just propaganda." Arid what does Walsh say with his voice? "Just want them to come to their own ideas, on their own." When asked about his college experience and advice for students, Walsh responds, "I went to North Eastern University. And I would say choose a major that interests' you. I studied mechanical engineering. I' should have gone with music or literature. College re- quires a lot of self-motivation, so you should go with something you like." How about musical influences? "The Beatles, Neil Young, and Leonard Cotten, both musically and lyrically. If I had `to listen to only three, it would be them." How about new musical acts? "I just finished working on, an album for this band, Crystal Skulls. I've. got their songs all stuck in my head, They've got a lot of hits." Any final thoughts? "Uh, I don't know. I should prob- ably work on that." - It's o.k. We'll lovingly wait until December to hear the rest. , ar: � •�!'� .�f10':" :.•..i S SS10J, a , zz fl, scene in'f'u11..-s win fliNENA JONNSiON . STAFF WRITER fell in love with jazz," said Blanton who spends many hours in his small' practice room. A small but dedicated afid tal- There are three jazz ensembles ented group of Jazz students at SSU at SSU, two of which are run by the continue their attempts in molding jazz department. head Mel Graves. Jazz for future generations, despite Those groups give two concerts a the odds that are adversely facing year and` will have their next free musicians. To those of us that know concert on -December 9 at 7:30 little, if anything about jazz, why p.m. in Warren Auditorium. There would, someone pick this art form are also several groups outside of to,pursue? school with run by students of the "I can't speak for others, but jazz department. I like the ability to'be spontaneous Tyler's group, The Alex Aspi- . and creative, but also be dedicated nall Quartet will be at ,Zebulon's to the study of and progression of in Petaluma on Friday, Nov.19 at one of the great- 8 p.m. Pianist est American a Noam LeI, I can t speak for art forms," says others, > p Y and his group Tyler Blanton, but I like the ability to be The Invention music major.!� spontaneous Trio will "be at an creative • ,The music ,Zebulon's in has an appeal Says -Tyler Blanton. Petaluma Dec. that spans gen- • 11, 8:30, with erations, yet is always adapting and special guest Matt Rothstein (saxo- being foamed by the times and the phone), who is also a strident. musicians that utilize the medium." In addition to these shows, Tyler plays the Vibraphone, Bassist Tony Schena, 'Saxophonist which is a keyboard percussion in- Jeff Derby, .and Drummer Yasunari strument similar to the xylophone, . Takikawa will be playing two noon but with metal keys, a pedal that concerts November 16 and 18 in the allow the notes to be sustained Stevenson Quad. and a motor that gives the notes a Lend your support not only to vibrato. the jazz scene but also to SSU stu- It's played with two , or four . dents, because when it comes down mallets, depending on the player's ' to it, the audience is as important to . style. Tyler plays with four. jazz as the musicians playing. "I started out on drums and percussion, and then switched to the, vibes when I got into college and - �. Ck,._ I1 alterna,tive* Aroma Roasters in santa'Rosa gives coffee d�inke�°s a •choice • y RACHEL NICHOLS shop, as when I walked in my nose was ing the coffee don't even have a uni- water available on the counter. I always 8:30 p.m. STAFF WRITER immediately flooded with -the smell of form, as they were all dressed casually get thirsty for water after a warm cup of While drinking my mocha, my rich, fresh coffee. It is almost impos- in jeans and t -shirts. The employees coffee, and seeing that ice water sitting friend and I had one of those typical Some things are better rich, and sible to walk into the shop and not buy were also very friendly and spir- on the counter waiting for me was like conversations that occurs over a cup I am not talking about chocolate or a cup after smelling the strong scent of ited. Sometimes'at Starbucks it almost a dream come true. of coffee. The kind of conversation . men this time. Aroma Roasters cof- freshly brewed coffee. seems like the workers are trying too My mocha really hit the spot. The where you can get really deep with a fee house may just look like a boring, It's even more impossible to pick hard to sound nice and upbeat, which , white chocolate mochas at Aromas good.friend. I once heard that a cup stone building from the outside, but an item from, their large assort- are not as sweet as the ones at of coffee shared with a friend is hap - the inside holds not only rich, delicious ments of food and drink on the ,� Starbucks, but that is one of the piness tasted and time well spent, and coffee, but also a variety of pastries, menu. Aromas offers not only This is the first time I have ever been things I enjoy most about it. It had I; couldn't agree more. Aromas is the sandwiches, soup, salad, clothing, bulk your typical regular, decaf, fraps, to Aromas, and 1 -thought it was a cool a stronger, richer coffee flavor to perfect place for this kind of friendly coffee beans, computers with interitet andlatte coffee, but also root beer it. I took a seat with my friend and and soothing interaction. access and a friendly lounge area to en- floats, smoothies, frosties and place to come and hang out,". said we chatted for a while as we took "This is the first time I have ever joy your food or drink. This is the per- almost anything else your tongue in our surroundings. been to Aromas, and I thought it was fect place to catch up with a good book, might crave. But when it came Junior Michaela Fahey. The walls around us were a cool place to come and hang out,';, some homework or an old friend. down to it, I chose my usual: a - painted yellow and decorated with said Junior Michaela Fahey. "It is very The coffee house, located on Fifth nonfat white chocolate mocha. The can beirritating at times. paintings and art pieces. There was also roomy, and there are lots of options of St in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square is drink costs $3.60, which is a bit pLicy At Aromas, however, the work- a large fish sculpture that was painted food and drink." quite large compared to your average for coffee, especially for a 12 oz:, but ers really appeared to be genuine and with bright colors hanging from the Aromas is open 'on Monday coffee shop. It is also open late and is at Aromas I can say that you definitely happy to work there. "I like [Aromas] ceiling. I thought this piece in particu- through Thursday from 6 a.m. to .11 full of positive energy. "The ambience get what you pay for. because it is open later than most cof- . lar gave the shop some pizzazz and set p.m., on Friday from 6 a.m. to 12, a.m., is very warm and welcoming, provid- Like Starbucks, they have 12oz., fee shops, there is a lot going on and the casual and relaxed tone. There are on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. and ing for a great place to study and meet 16 oz., and 20 oz. sizes available. Most the people there are . doing their own also three' Macintosh computers that on Sunday from 7 a.m.,, to 10 p.m. Park - with friends," said a regular - of the items on the menu, however, thing and minding their own business," are available for Internet use for $1.50 ing may cost you soe spare couch �D customer Jesse Mackey. - " are a bit more expensive said coffee drinker Samantha Stone. per 15 minutes of use. change -for the parking me - My continued patronage is a than Starbucks and other My coffee was prepared and hand- Live music also is a ter, but on Sundays and result of a consistently great coffee shops. ed to me nearly minutes after ordering, feature at ,this coffee shop, holidays parking is free. tasting product.". MA, WASTeJU The atmosphere of and the service was great. One of the with bands playing on For more information call Aromas really isAromas was vey positive things that really struck my fancy about Thursdays at 8 p.m. and,AWHA ' RgASTI tS 707-576-7765. the perfect name for this coffee and relaxed. The employees mak- the shop was that there was a jug of ice Friday and Saturdays at Pandacide propels local music scene CHARLES SWANSON M (a now defunct local music,newspa- keep scenes together and promotes per) and eventually stumbled on the indie music. STAFF WRITER label idea., Where do guys see yourselves in ten It started as • a small idea: some- With so many independent labels years, ten months? thing about music. It has since turned out there, how do you set yourself We know that the Pandacide busi- into an ever-growing label that has apart? ness is five to 10 year project to get helped make music in.Sonoma County Lots of labels try to find identity stable. There are huge differences in richer and more prominent than ever. in a particular genre they like to work the behavior of some of the Pandacide an aci a Re—c6fdsis an in�egn-Wfif wish.- e rea y`Ton f wand too be like r"o"ster today`comparedio one year ago. label that has released a slew of local that. In a way, not having an identity We are all learning, maturing, figuring into the world, from the hardcore can make it difficult _for our name to out 'what it takes to spread our music, .bands sounds of Polar Bears to the electronic cross the same eyes enough times to outside Sonoma County. The bands.are Little Cat. make an impression, since magazines learning to tour, buying trailers, buying Pandacide was started some years are often genre -specific. . It really reliable gear,, the art of booking and-' ago by two friends, and it remains doesn't matter, I guess, since we are "merching out.". small, but has been receiving national not at the point yet where it would be Now we know how to keep track attention in magazines like Devil in effective to advertise and influence our of sales and consignments, royalties the Woods (DIW). And the bands have identity.' Really, it'll be the bands that and shipping and all the basic day to grown into nationally recognized, if define us. That's the way it should be. day functions. With that under control, still underground, favorites like the What are your musical influences I hope to be able to concentrate on Velvet Teen who have a split 7" on and how do they shape your goals? properly releasing our next project, Pandacide. Punk is great and if.Chris had his Polar Bears' full-length'CD. This next In an interview with co-founder way we'd be putting out 7"s with pho- -year will be a real test of our abilities, Josh Drake, he reveals the origins of tocopied sleeves. I don't really see the like hitting a street date, timing reviews the label, and the direction in which it point in doing what a band could eas- and promotion. If we can operate more is heading. He also discusses the rel- ily do on it's own. I want our bands to smoothly. every --year, in 10 we should evance of independent music and the have quality products that make them be fine. importance of community involvement and their label look good. Some of our How do you come into contact and with music out of the mainstream releases we're labors of love, music eventually a deal with them? How did Pandacide begin? What that we really wanted to be a part of No interesting stories really. The led up to this label? whether or not it could sell. only out -of -the -ordinary dealing has Well, Chris (who started Pan- With so much tomfoolery in the mu- been with Henry Fiat's Open Sore, who dacide) had always wanted to be in- sic industry (Ashlee Simpson), what , are an arty punk band from Sweden. volved with music, loved music, but needs to happen to bring it back to Chris and I had been big fans of theirs had no musical ability. He used to do - a good quality? Is it going to take for a wI le and Chris, on a whim, sent fliers for the Phoenix and Maritime another Nirvana style revolution? them an email about doing a 7". They hall and some band logo design, but It's come to the point now where said "sure" and that was that. That ' had fallen out of the scene. It had been it's so easy to find music and find com- might be a lesson for upstart labels. - a year or two since either of us had re- munities of music listeners online that Sometimes "dream" bands are not as ally gone to see'a show when I heard it doesn't take a major -label budget to out of reach as it seems. Trackstar was playing at the Inn of 'the make music available to a mass mar- What is the most important aspect Beginning. We decided to go together. ket. Kids are promoting their favorite of your label? What is it that drives They played with Mates, of State local bands all over Myspace and on you to keep it going? opening .for them and we were both blogs all the time. Most of my best friends have re - so blown away by both bands that we It's great when a band like Death .leases on Pandacide qnd I run it with each decided toget back into music. I Cab For Cutie gets mainstream atten- my very best -friend. A ridiculously bought new cymbals the next day and tion because it does remind people that high percentage of the people I know Chris decided to start "Pandacide," there is an independent scene. Not to have a project on the label. I want them • something that was going to have . mention that the more success larger to do what they do for a living. I want something to do with promoting music. labels . like Saddle Creek, Merge and, to do what I do for a living. Hopefully, We started putting together shows and Barsuk have, the more they can spend by pulling together, we can 'make it - each ended up volunteering at Section on, advertising in magazines, which happen. a11 Wines -by -the -Glass CORONA &A` CHARDONNAY OR CORONA LIGHT CABERNET SAUVIGNON LONGNECK BOTTLES ULTIMATE s eGta�(s PATRON MARGARHITA �• TEQUILA r HERRADURA SILVER, GOLD, 51LVER i f: GOINTREAU, or REF05ADO GRAND MARNIER FLOAT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS �� `d' t pm SOO 4th St., Santa Rosa • 523-3663 3 V Tuesday, Nov.:16 ,Tuesday, Nov, 23 Uesday, Tk 16 Rum Diary; Bad Kissers 8 *1 depeTndelit, S.F. VIM.F.D.KV dj A:cucrkk. SWs, $X. Cardboard . 21+-$20 8p.m. Vampyres (with.ferry, Cantrell, Billy Daffy) $18 9 'd166Sd' NuV.1 W'e �:m. *Ffflmovol, S.F. Simple Plan, *Mystic�Theater, 23 Mae, Plane White T'g $1.7 7' ,Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma ,, pr � Tower of Pgwer,. 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Bekah and Gabe do it Costco style '(G at year," growled From afar Bekah spotted a deli- you were unsure), Gabe spent $1.25 on Bekah. cious take -and -bake garlic -butter a heaping mound of chocolate, vanilla, 19d qCostco has an excellent selection flatbread. thick and creamy frozen yogurt, bring- . «` ' of wines'. We perused the aisles for a bit "That sounds absolutely smash- ing our total for the day to $19.61. . �` - •'+ - _ and finally settled on a dry chardommay ing," Gabe ignited. We pocketed the .change and : for only $4.99 including tax. That left "I concur!" agreed Bekah. strolled away, eager to begin preparing "3 _ us with $15,01. This tasty little morsel only set us our $20 dinner for our friends. "Something smells fishy," ob= back $4.99, bringing us to a total, thus So folks, next time you're in a jam served Bekah. I far, of $18.36. and you don't need peanut butter look "It's probably from when I We- headed to the registers to to Bekah and Gabe for tips on how to « slapped that halibut in your face," ex- check out. make the best of your ride on the Jack- .. claimed Gabe. "Gosh Gabe Costco is a ,swell son Express. "No sill I P y, mean something really,, place,". opined., � Stay tuned, for future episodes of smells fishy," sniffed Bekah: "You are pretty swell yourself," "Bekah and Ray, no, just kidding it's . , �µ To our delight a taste of Boston admitted Gabe. Gabe and'$20 a day" when Bekah and . was two aisles ahead of us. After in- Right before we departed the hap- Gabe go to a dog and pony show with dulging in some creamy clam chowder piest place on earth (Costco, in case Melinda! our tummies gave us a holler, remind- MCHELLE OLIVERA //STAR ing us to lay off of the samples and get tw * 6 Gabe. and Bekah'doin their thang. down, to business.^ > "- Our inner rabbits told us that we sx needed something "so fresh and so*� RhomAN CONEN, GABRIEL FERNANDEZ our delight, we didn't have to, look green, green!" ; x STAFF WRITERS far; straight ahead we found a splendid We responded by taking a trip to array of hors d'oeuvres. Our feast of the cooler and fetching a tasty Grand Is it your-tum your make dinner for samples began' with a cappuccino by .Parisian Salad, complete with cranber- your friends and roommates? Are you • way of a Dixie cup. ries, cheese and nuts. This little bundle "" r a little low on cash? Well, "Bekah and "What the flip smells so good?" of chlorophyll was a crisp $3.39, leav- �.. Ray, no just kidding, it's Gabe and said Bekah. ing us with $11.62. ;$20 a day" can help sage' your hiney "Smells like some home-cookin'. Next, we headed over to the roti s- 'in a squeeze. Come on and join us to me!".enthused Gabe. serie. There is something about a little for a ride ground the ' 'fantabulous" Our noses said; "wow" and our, chicken revolving on a medal rod that �� . Costco!Our mission was to prepare a taste ,buds said "now!", A few aisles makes your mouth water. Yummmmm. �,;, .� �, meal that would not only leave people over chili was a-cookin' and man, did ,This little chickadee was clucking our satisfied, but wouldn't break our bank. it smell scrump-diddly-umptious! name. a °. Jet us tell you, Costco has everything We were devouring our chili, "Buy me Gabe, I'm only $4.99 in- from entertainment, to clothes, to food, when out of the corner of our eyes, we eluding tax," iterated the tasty fowl. so know matter what you need, you'll spotted the most important part of the This succulent little bird left us �{ y always get bang for your buck. meal, the wine. with $6.63. If we worked it right, we Our hunt started with samples; "What a great deal on this Linde- would still have enough for aside dish'" after all, we had skipped lunch. To man Chardonnay 2003," roared Gabe. and a tasty after-dinner treat.KmSUN EDWARDS // STAR Samples are FREEI I, ` NOVEMBER 16, 2004 // PAGE 9 Ameci means friend s) LAUREN WILLARD So those thatprefer less carbs with theirSTAFF WRfiERpizza should come here, but if you prefer your pizza Chicago style then I would go some - It can be hard to find a, pizza place that where else to eat, where they make pizza witfi makes great pizza. Lucky for us SSU students; thick crusts. we have one right here on campus. Not in the pizza mood?,Have no fear, you Ameci's Pizza is located in the Sauvignon can just order one of their sub sandwiches or Village,,next door to the Cooperage. They are pastas instead. open Monday throughFriday from 11 a.m. to My trip to Ameci's was successful. I tried 12:30 a.m. and Saturday toSunday from 4 p.m. their new chicken Caesar sandwich which was to 12:30 am. delicious, with .The great The great thing about them being open so late Caesar dressing. thing about My dining Is that students coming back to thelr�dorms,•• buddy, - Laurenso them being open it was the right one: late is that from a 'night of partying can grab a slice of Egkan had a ham students ' com- sandwich' with as a late night snack. ing back to. their pizza Italian dressing. dorms from ,a She said, "My night of partying can grab a slice of pizza as a sandwich was good, I liked the. Italian dress- latenight snack. Not only do they serve great ing on it. Their other food ig just as good as pizza but they offer other varieties of food like their pizza and Ithink it should be advertised sandwiches, soups, pasta and salad. more". 'They have also recently added to the menu My whole dining experience was typical a BBQ chicken sandwich, chicken Caesar .for a pizza place. The . tables weren't bussed sandwich, garlic cheese breadsticks, plus hot and it took them some time to make the food. chocolate and specialty coffee for those late This is good because they don't make the food plus nights studying. until you order it. Another that they have is free deliv- Brian York, the night manager took our ery for on -campus students. There is also a big orders and was very gracious•the whole time. screen TV for those avid sports watchers. Theatmosphere here is very friendly and is all - Every pizza place makes their pizza a little around a great place to hang out and grab some different from the next guys. Ameci's pizza is pizza. .made with thin crust and lots of cheese. Ameci has a lot more tooffer than just pizza. COURTESY.//HTTP:HDs.SONpMA.EDU/AMECIS.HTML Getyour kinks out here at SSU.The new rec center provides affordable massages for students ALEx MARRs STAFF WRITER School doesn't just -work the mind, it can take quite a toll on the body as well. Rough weekends and no sleep can leave your body tight and in need of it good massage. Well our ' school is hooking us UP. The Campus Rec now has massages available for. almost crazy prices, while most massage parlors or health clubs leave your body feeling fabulous, they leave your wallet seriously hurting. "Its about damn, time; we need some massages with 'how stiff our. dorm beds are! 'said COURTESY H W W W.MPOINT.NL junior Rosie Cline. Ahhh, a nice massage. .. Agreeing it .was about that _ time with midterms finally over, 1 decided to put this idea of a cheap massage to ing the room, I felt like I was floating, as cliche as 'the true test. it may sound. -.Campus 'Rec has a staff of masseuses that A variety of massages are available depend - each hold high levels of experience to work magic ing on what your body's in need of: from Swedish on any part of the body. I choose from a book massage to sports massage, from oils and flesh to located at the front desk with a profile of each fully clothed. You can even drop in after a hard masseuse. .I decided to choose randomly of the workout or intramural game for a chair massage; numerous professionals and cross my fingers that you never thought ten minutes could make such a it was the right one: difference with only a dollar a minute. I headed into my appointment (you can For half an hour, the cost'is only $25, while schedule a massage -even hours before) and fol- an hour is only $45. Think the price is too good to lowed my masseuses into the Lavender Room. be true? No need for sketchiness, the test has been The cozy room was dark, with a table covered approved. Don't need to just take my word. with soft sheets, and music playing lightly on the "It was the first time I'd ever gotten a mas- CD player. sage but it was definitely good enough to make The masseuse let me be while I chose to 1111— me want to go back," said junior Alfie MacDonald dress or get down to my skimmys: I chose to drop about her -massage experience at the Rec Center. it all; knowing this was professional. Take advantage of your membership to the One word, one syllable; wow. From the tips Rec, Center, and if working out is not your bag - of your toes to your -earlobes, nothing gets shafted gage, just chill out, .relax and fall into complete , as your body falls into complete relaxation. Leav- ecstasy with a massage for any mood. 4 . St,uefen ne, S comedy sports presents mission improvable H An all outimprov comedy extravaganza on No- vember 17 at 7:30 p.m.; seating at 7:15 p.m. in War- ren Auditorium on the second floor of Ives. Admission is free. For more information www.freewebs.com/comedyspoaz.com. international education weekNovember 15-19 International Students, in collaboration with students, faculty and staff, will be organizing events to broaden the awreness of study overseas opportunities for American students. Schedule of events: Nov. 16 - Information tables in Salazar walkway from 11:30 a.m. to 1'p.m•.. with live jazz.Movie;- "Monsoon Wedding" (India) at 7:30 p.m., Library 2015B. Nov. 17 - Tea hour/Multi-Purpose Room, SU •with live Hip Hop from noon to 2 p.m. in the Darwin/Ste- venson Quad. Movie: "El Norte" (Mexico) at 4 p.m., Stevenson 3030. Nov 18 - Food Sale: French, Japanese and Span- ish lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m..at the Darwin/Stevenson Quad -with live jazz. Movie: "Lost in Translation" (U.S.'about Japan) at 7:30 p.m., Library 2015B. Nov. 19 - Movie: "Amelie" (France) at 2:30 p.m.. Library 2015B. whole lotta',JUMP stuff. hunger and homelessness awareness Nov. 16: Ugly quilt making, 2-5 p.m. in MPR Nov. 17: Faces of Homelessness Panel, 7 p.m.0 ommons Nov.'18; Night without a Home (sleepout), 7 p.m. in Stevenson Quad Nov. 20: Clothing Drive ends Dr. ThainStearns English Students Association presents Dr. Thaine Stearns on Tuesday;November 23 noon in the art gal- lery, bring a lunch. Student civil engagement Interested in getting involved with politics? Come 'to a volunteer meeting. Every other Wednesday No- vember 17 at 3 p.m. -in the Student Union Club Room (second floor of theStudent Union). Visit.our website at www.sonoma.edu/as/jump/ sce.project earth Volunteer for beach cleanups, tree planting, creekside cleanups and any other ideas you'd like to bring to our volunteer meetings.Meetings are held every other Tuesday Novem- ber 9 at 6 p.m. in the Club room (second floor of the Student Union) For more information call 664-4277 or visit our website at www.sonoma.edu/as/jump/sce. adopt-agrandparent Piecing together the. generation gap with JUMP. Meetings are Wednesdays November.17 at 1 p.m. in the Student Union Club Room (second floor'of the Student Union) Visit our webpage at http://www.sonoma.edu/as/ jump/adopt a—grandparent.shtml. day at noon in the Student Union. Everyoneds wel- come, and the myth is not true. You don't have to be BLACK to enjoy the fun. For information contact president thomasf@sonoma.edu or 664-2537. the women's union Club meetings on Wednesdays noon to 1 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center in the Student Union. For more information, call the WRC at -664-2845 or email: wrc.student@sonoiiaa.edu ongoing used book sale At Schulz Library room 1002, on Mondays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thurs- days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kinds of books at bargain prices are available. All proceeds benefit the SSULibrary. christian challenge Meets each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. -in the Multi - Purpose Room iri the Student Union. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Ann at 792-0324; duckykiss@hotmail.com or Beth at 795-2288; bethdavm@ jps.net. outdoor pursuits. .horseback riding Saturday, November 20 at Armstrong Redwoo_ ds. Students: $60, Faculty/ Staff $65, other: $70. SOUP Sign-upsare atthe front desk at the Rec Center. For.more information come by the Outdoor Pursuits SOUP (Serving our unfed people) holds meetings Office in the first floor of the Rec Center or call at on Mondays November 22 and 29 at 6:15 p.m. in the 664-40DP or www.sonoma.edu/capumsrec/odp. ICC (First floor of student union).For information call the JUMP office at 664-4277 or www.sonoma.edu/as/jump/soup/litml. campus wide events Meetings November 17 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at black student union the Student Union Club Room. Check out the BSU, meetings are every Wednes- news,. .........•.............-.......r.......................................r.....-..-.........................................................-...........-....-.•+-.....-.........................................................-........-.-.�.....�...................- .�..........-..--�........-..-..�.-�........ -PAGE IO NOVEMBER 16, 2oo4. THANKSGIVING BREAK, cont. from page 1: ARRIEST9'contfrompa'ge 1. sure, they attend.. The tactic of real days at home," Julie Petty By missing that week_ of Campbell . also asked the De- someone like that. It just seems nity. If a staff member becomes . requiring the students to show said. "That just isn't enough school, both the professors and- partment of Justice to compare so safe," said Freshman Taryn aware of a non -approved guest, up is normally- not a positive , time to enjoy my family and, - students are getting cheated out Anderson's DNA with evidence Rabolini, a 'resident of Sauvi- . Police. Services will be notified one.. Drew Whalen a kinesiol- spend time with my friends." of much deserved class time: from three other unsolved rape gnon .village. Freshman , Sara ' immediately and disciplinary ogy senior is currently taking a "This is the longest dura- "I can see the other side too. cases from the same area. The Helmers added, "It's scary to action can be taken. biology class in which a test is tion without • a . break. If you I am here to learn and what not, 'suspect described by all three 'know that things, like that are' Many students feel as being given. haven't been home yet this se- but I think that students would prior victims resembled Ander- so common. It's amazing how though the policies, in theory, "We had a class vote on if mester then going home is prob- be willing to ' make that one son, and all four victims were deceitful some people can be. I are effective, yet it is rare we wanted to take the midterm ably a much "needed .vacation,". class up: Twice the amount of sexually assaulted and choked, According to the Residen- that they are strictly followed. before or after Thanksgiving. Whalen added. homework the next week would -according to the Sheriff's De- tial Life guest policy; persons Sophomores and Beaujolais The class decided' 35-34 • that What many ;students do not be , worth the few extra days at partment. who , are guests of residents residents Katie Yool and Tiffany we would have the test before understand is that the schedule home," Johnson said. According to' the Police for more than two days and Bell said, ",We feel really -safe. It the holidays. I can understand 'is set up the way it is to allow Currently SSU has not been Services' annual crime statistics for whom permission has not seems like a really random case. those kids who need to travel equal time for each class to pursuing to extend. the break report, two forcible sex offenses been granted by the Director of We shouldalways be cautious, a long way to, get home, but meet. Since school traditionally past the already allotted three were committed in the resi- Student Development are con- but'no. one ,would agree with I'd rather just get the test over staFts on a Wednesday and La- days but in the future it may be deuce halls since 2001. Though sidered non_approved guests. making stricter guest policies." with," Whalen said. bor Day directly follows in the brought up if students continue neither offenses were commit -,They and/or the resident host- Currently, Anderson is be - SSU 'now schedules next week, Monday classes may to skip *out of school and go ted by Anderson, the fact that he ing them will be charged a fee,' ing held in the Sonoma County. . Wednesday ass an official travel not even meet until the third home early. was apprehended while living for each night they stay.in ,the jail while facing theft charges. day but this one -day is not week of school. If the class "I have told , my student's, - as a guest in the residence halls' Community. After those cases have been enough for some students. was a Monday only, three-hour even the ones in my 7-9:40 p.m. has left, students feeling rattled. Non -approved guests, like settled, Anderson will be moved "If I go home to San Diego block, then the class time during class .on T'uesday, that I fully ex- `.`It's , disturbing to think Anderson, are not permitted to Stanislaus County to be tried on Wednesday and have to be • . the week of Thanksgiving break pect them to' be there," Calivita • that this 'campus could harbor within the residential commu- for the rape charges. back on Sunday I only get .two could be very valuable. said. SMOKERS, . JOBS-co'nt. from cont.• from page page.10 , Then there are those stu- dents who do not even listen to the rules, "to be honest with you, I smoke in my shower. But if I were to go outside I . wouldn't walk 20 feet away from the building. What differ- ence will 20 feet make?" said Senior Ronald Guggenhien. But non-smokers believe that 20 feet isn't enough 'dis- tance between the smoker and the buildings, ."I, along with some of my CSAs, have re- ceived more than a few com-' plaints from residents living on all three floors of Beaujolais' buildings about residents smok- ing too close to the buildings," said Davenport. "I hate smoke so'I wish smoking was completely pro- hibited in the village or at least `give smokers a- designated area Ito go smoke so us non-smok- ers don't have to breath it too," said a Bordeaux, resident -who wished to remain nameless. sally that is. ten .percent effec- tive. -Finally there is the fourth avenue; which • is networking. This is somewhere between 60-70 percent effective," said Greenblatt. -Some majors on campus already require their students to complete an internship before they graduate. The real world experience may eventually open up doors and lead to further em- ployment opportunities for stu- dents once they finish college. ".`Even if you have -already graduated doing a six week internship is a good -way to ex- plore the avenue in which you want to work," said Greenblatt. SSU currently has a large pool of alumni around the nation but is not currently set up with a database in order for students to contact them At "the ` moment the Alumni office is contacting alums to, compile a database in order to offer networking database in theory would give students a possible edge provid- ing networking opportunities allowing them to break into the fast paced job market. "Currently the best SSU -can do- is teach you how to fish, and setting up contacts," Greenblatt said. "There is hope though, the bell weather comps- 'nies are having temp agencies work for them, which is a good sign but they [corporations] are just'not ready to commit to full time employees. As the weeks are flying by and graduation looms near the constant unsettlement of working and finding a job will continue to plaque seniors among . the already frustrat- ing headaches of -graduation •paperwork and<.senior projects.. Eor:more information with, job'T,- searching . search the web at collegegrad.com or -contact ca- reer services at 664-4016. Tis. a S'eawoff.Shpps Hb,fideiy Sale In this holiday season, please .remember those, less fortunate.' _1 The'Seawolf Shops is sponsoring a9 Yivin 4 Tree b the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. - ��a e dlike to help you to help others with. our Candy Cane discount. Simply ask a - cashier fora Candy Cane & your special , discount from November- 29 December 17. 2( S 1 ;3 x (SHHHHH:.... Student Specials) , Purchase any 3 parent or grandparent items& re= ceive a. FREE -Mom mug ($9.99 value While supplies last) Spend $100.00 & receive 1 FREE Moe bear ($12.95 value while supplies last)'. o Spend $150.00 & receive 1 Free Big Al bear. ($18.95 value while supplies last) Spend $200.00 & receive both the, Big Al and Moe bears ($31.90 value whilesupplies last) Purchase $100:00 on pur website & .receive free shipping. Discounts are exclued on Texbooks, Computer Hardware/Software, Magazines, and Movie Tickets. 1 V MEDIA CA LENDAR FOR . WEEK OF NOV9,16, - 19 SAME-SEX MARRIAGE - Nan SSU students free;'non-SSU students Alamilla Boyd of SSU's Women's $5; general admission $10.7 p.m., and Gender Studies will present Wednesday, Cooperage, 664-2815. her lecture "Sex and Tourism: The Economic Interests of Same -Sex VOTING TECHNOLOGY -, Marriage, in San Francisco," as part Lecture by Sonia Arrison of the ` of the `Social Science Brown Bag " Pacific Research Foundation, San Lecture Series at noon on Tuesday in Francisco. Touch -screen and other Stevenson 2011, 664-2112. technological innovations are - changing the way voters cast their CITIZEN ACTIVISM AND - ballots. Is Internet (online) voting CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Lecture just around the corner? Email and fax by Georgia Kelly, founder and were instrumental in loosening the director of Praxis Peace Institute, and grip of repressive regimes during the an SSU Alumna and social activist. cold war. How effective can voting War and Peace Lecture Series, on technology be in the democratization Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Darwin 108, of 'the world? Computer Science 664-2543. Colloquium.' Noon, Thursday, Darwin 108, 664-2667. THE LAST WORD: OPEN FORUM � , 2 -,A group, dicusonor�`sttiierts;} - S �•:,.., • ,t7,_ ; YL(O ]131] E;isp;;%GcFO1.QYt,PEPl�11RTMEN'T,,��.� members of the community, and LECTURE SERIES - Cathy Busby SSU staff and faculty about the, of UC Santa Barbara,discusses 2004 presidential elections, which is volcanism, and recent tectonics in organized by Associated Students. the northern Sierra Nevada. Noon, It Matters! Lecture Series. At noon' Thursday, Darwin 337, 664 -2334. - on Wednesday in Schulz 3001, 664- 4240: BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM - Dr. Enrique Izaquirre of the Department BUSH'S BRAIN - A film by Joseph of Physics at SSU, present his Mealy,and Michael Paradies Shoob discussion, "Modeling Vision in about two psychiatrists,whose book Invertebrates and Vertebrates." 44 examined every public record, 15 p.m. Thursday, Darwin 108, 664 - statement, press release and interview 2189. of President George W:" Bush, and have. come to some startling THE CHURCH OF 80% conclusions about the man and his' SINCERITY- David Roche has psychological makeup.'Fihnmakers transformed thelessons of lifelong Respond to War film series. 3 p.m. facial disfigurement into a compelling Wednesday, Nov. 17, Art 102, 664- message that leaves audiences, 2364. entertained and encouraged to face their own personal challenges. The CINEFORUM SPANISH FILM story of his heroic journey from SERIES - Film series exploring shame to strength opens hearts to the Spanish-speaking world and coinage, laughter and inspiration. 7: Latino culture. This week's film will 30 p.m. Thursday, Cooperage, 664 - be "El Norte (The_North)." 4 p.m. ,4277. Wednesday, ,Stevenson 3030, 664-' 2351. 1,. PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHT - Come explore the night sky at the Sonoma COOL ROOFS AND LIVING State University Observatory. ROOFS - Lecture about the different Tonight's viewing will be focusing and environmentally friendly on the moon, Uranus, and the , methods of roofing now available Triangulum Galaxy. Please call in today's housing market. Green ahead, as weather conditions may Building Lecture and Film Series. 6 cancel the view ing.7 p.m. Friday, .p.m., Wednesday, Community Room SSU Observatory, 664-2267. at Cotati Police Facility: 201W. ;Sierra, Cotati, 664-2577. . ° SINCE OTAR LEFT (DEPUIS QU'QTAR EST PARTI) - This A DIFFERENT MIRROR - Lecture feature provides a portrait of three with Dr. Ronald Takaki, a professor ' women in the former Soviet Republic of Ethnic Studies at the University of Georgia who cope with the of California, Berkeley, who has . absence of family patriarch Otar. -developed a more inclusive history of General admission is $4.50; $4 for American minorities such as Asians, non -SSU students w/I.D., senior Chicanos, Native Americans as well citizens, and SSU faculty and staff, as certain European immigrant groups $3 for SFI members and children like the Irish and Jews.- This pioneer under 12; free' for SSU students with in the field of ethnic studies discusses I.D. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m. his book "A Different Mirror: A. Friday, Warren Auditorium, 664- History..of Multicultural America." 2606. `NOVEMBER 16,'2004 // PAGE II k enn��tc t a c ose.,,. ens soccer season comes o a t r oss CCAA To.urna','.' m�en R • BICK ' AGIUS � � �X '" into a 2-1 deficit. STAFF WRITER P * �" "[CS Domiguez Hills] is a good b' offensive team, so we knew they Riding a four game winning_ . were .going to get theirchances," said a ..a streak, the SSU -men's soccer team Coyne. entered the CCAA tournament 'with a `- The score remained the same until bulk of confidence and full of expecta- ' ' e ° the 67th minute; when Coyne tied up tions. Unfortunately, they did not leave'"' h, ;; the game'with his ninth and final goal with, the* results they were hoping for. '" : of the season. With seniors Brian Coyne, Chris ' i The goal broke up the fierce physi ; Daly and Michael Nathan seeing the cal battle that .the game, had. become' end of their college, soccer careers after the early barrage of scores, and coming to a close, the three players led ' . x x it appeared to swing momentum to the " Seawolves favor. their team into the tourney hoping to = - prolong the end as much as possible. w '` 99 X* li �' Only five minutes later however, d simple 1 a the Toros came roaring The formula seeme ple ,�,�; r, • _ g back and scored •. ", .Girl ' V re: �Y enough. Win and keep playing, pos * b to take the lead forgood. a' sibly for a NCAA tournament berth, They would add a fourth goal' late lose and go home. ��°'�� `''�`� r a 1 .d �Y� in the match to. put the game out of b The q eningp game of theyCCAA . ^ "a 'r reach. P b d'<� a P� V4a nF�TI x M 4 w� J fia i y tournament, which was played in x The CCAA North division chain- , �A �p i, APs,? Y r R^ 4 ,1 wr , n"` Carson, Calif., pitted SSU against Cal , ti ` pion Seawolves enjoyed a successful State, Dominguez ,Hills,; who went un '��^� ���°��� t� vs ��,� season on,both sides of field: �, ` defeated in regular season conferencee mH s , , s Coming off a disappointing 2003 play. 'season, the Seawolves unveiled anew �� So' �g . N'•v,'p'=e�', �b "'� ✓"d_� , a °^°''v rz �€. N^'� ,�. �,�k`'t a �,r�.,7iu ,rr .Yva he game went back and forth for ��� Pew offensive scheme - and, it, paid divi- `k ,Pb Toros wastoo ftc n ane ,a Bends.awhile, but the f , stron and the Seawolves found them ° a A �; N� With the . n aP. �� }�W attacking offense;,� the selves on the wrong end of 4-2 score. P SSU men outshot their opponents 349- , - ',, '� "*"'er a e�;:, d c;;g^•'�, , r. „,yi,� Tr m?'.�•k n,i!'tia r°'4 ,� ,>Jds�.h $g n' �s��•£,Vq€`°�°a'^'":r aw`eWt'�, The loss not only ended SSU s 236 and outscored their opponents 45- season. as they finished with a,12-7-2' °� wdf ��r a, ";.i �; `� 5 v �n ' 25 in •averaging just under two goals overall record, 8-5, 1 in conference win �� ,,fir . ^°P* e.: y o ti.a " (1.91) per game. ' Play, but it off Y4 the book�rP z�fya� Defensively the Seawolves for the 'three seniors: "When . you're received • a superb • campaign from . " "A ` dFsooPhomore goalie' e Clark Rupp. RuPPplaying, you di could be the last game because you K ° 5 , r, P� w� , ;°, , k k . recorded 78 saves, while allowing only, want to win," said Coyne. `� 'y r ��� amu-,�'�;a ,� + ,',x .., .�:� a;. 24 goals for an average of. 1.15 goals "But -when the final whistle blows �` _.4 per, game Rupp also recorded eight' •_ �x d- _ .- , "' _ - _ 1 and you're shaking the other team's Tina SHISI,ER H STAR ' shutouts in his first year 'as, starting ' . hands, and you realize that it is your The Seawolves played'an aggressive brand of soccer the entire year. goalkeeper. last -game, it all hits you how much it's Coach Marcus Ziemer reflected on meant to you for the last four years." �� i ► the season with a sense' of sentiment... . When the final -whistle blows and you re shaking;the other teams hands' and you realize that it .� The seniors went all-out in their . , - It has been. a very good year. We finale, a's they all took shots during the is your, last'game,.it.'all hits•you hoW'much-it's meant to you:for the last four gears:'. had fun and it's a really enjoyable team course of the game. Coyne was able. to to be around;" said Ziemer., connect on one of his three shots, and t "Winning .and -losing is very im- Nathan recorded an assist. cross pass.from Nathan. i SSU freshman. He went on to -add an entire season.portant, , but ultimately you want to The Seawolves flew out of the The,.goal for Bailey increased his assist later in the .game , to finish 'the - Eight minutes is all it took though provide a positive atmosphere for the ' gates against the Toros and scored the. team -leading total to 13 for the season. , season with 29 poiri s' : for the ;,Toros .to respond,-tof. Bailey's stgd�nt. athletes and we certainly had first goal of the'gante in the fifth min= The traditionally unlucky number was - For Nathan; the assist gave him' goal, and by scoring, again only, three that -this year.''. ute, when freshman, forward Andrew anything but for'Bailey, as the number ah even -dozen for the year, more than minutes' after that, the dust settled to Bailey kissedthe back of the net off a set the standard, for excellence' by an a third of the teams total (34) for the find the Seawolves 1-0 lead had turned- r AV U010 Alimpse, into the intense - world. o s eed skiin.,gf l� g go." hi a sense that is true; but th thin nl materials and often resemble Darth` tain... knowmg full well you could bite speed skiers -without extensive Vader. The skin-tight suits consist of - it?" Earle said. knowledge of the technique polyurethane -coated :. • polypropylene Adam is the Chairman -of the F.I.S. involved will crash land burn. and leg' fairings that. are 'designed, to World Cup at Sun Peaks Resort in'Brit- And • there's little room for battle turbulence. Racers sometimes ish Columbia. They're about to host the . error in a sport that'can claim -heat the suits with hair -dryers in.an ef- 15th annual Velocity Challenge speed the men's world record. of fort'to make them easier to put on. skiing race, and it will the third year 155.834 mph, set by,French- "The sensation of accelerating to 'in ,which it has been recognized as pan ' man, Philippe Goitschel, and over 100 mph in a matter of seconds , official World Cup event by the Inter - the women's record of 150.53 with _only a helmet, 'a thin rubber suit national Ski Federation. mph by Karine Dubouchet. 'and a' pair of 240 -centimeter. skis on Now a 20 -year veteran of this in - As far as crashes go, speed , is incredible," said Earle: "You' don't tense sport, it's the classic "thirst for skiers can' look on the bright really hear anything because• of your• more" that just can't keep Adam Earle side, and remember that they 'padded helmet,' but you are actually ',away. would just slide .down -a flat, making the sound of a passing jet to "What keeps us all coming back surface. Accidents in Super -G those standing beside the course." yearafter yeaz.is that when you make or downhill races tend to be . On the other hand, when it °comes 'it, you , just want to get ;back up the uglier .since the racer usually to the "fear factor" Adam isn't afraid to mountain .and -have another run. Be- crashes with their skis loaded be honest._ cause the feeling of going that -fast for a turn; andythis sends them "Some , speed skiers say they on a pair of skis, with,'nothing around flying off.the `course. feel no fear. ,..How can you not be a you except you and your mental focus, I' fri b 1' 1 fr J__A h , b d ki �� t s e chon urns, , itt a _e a out w en,you area out to. is some g o y a .spee s er can, Philippe Gbitschel owns the speed skiing world record of 155.834 miles per hour. , . however, that`can cause slight throw yourself off the side of a.moun-. know." problems. JEFF 01BRIEN .the point of no. return and I just try to "You ,canimagine what would SPORTS EDITOR execute the perfect run:" . happen if yow fell on 'ice at 1.20 mph AT H L E TE O F T H E W E E K _ The` intense sport of speed ski- with no clothes on. Well, a rubber suit The "game day", routine for Adam mg takes place on specially -designed does not offer much protection, even Megan Dlerker, Women's Volleyball Earle probably doesn't sound all that ' courses that are very -steep and nearly . with long johr*-or'a downhill suit un' to wear bak protection. similar, to that unusual: Plenty of sleep the . night three-quarters' of a mile in length. ` derneath." said Earle. ing at a "So You Think'You're Fast". before, w,small and healthy breakfast There are about 30 courses worldwide, As in any sport, training and where I want to start and end up on the 'native without too much liquid, and .plenty most of'which are at higher elevations preparation are crucial to improving of evaluation and concentration on the to minimize air resistance. performance. ; back Victory. Her 16 kills against the Wildcats were Crucial to upcoming event. Nerves and butterflies Tlie,' ensuing acceleration from :` "You have, to, be' -in good, physical also come into.the equation. standstill to a'blazing 120 mph down shape... The best.training,you can do SSU's win, putting Dierker at sixth.all-time in kills (774) and, The - only difference here is, he an extremely steep slope is enough to for speed, skiing is ski hard and fast. - blocks (210). isn't about to pick up a blitzing line- make anyone nervous. However, the -in every condition, every day, so that ' , backer, dribble up and down • a court "need for speed" riot only. runs fully your skis become an exterision-of you."' running the point, or throw 100 pitches through Adam's veins, but it's in the -Earle said. from the mound. 'family, as well. With speeds now reaching up - Adam Earle participates in the • The youngest. of six kids, Earle's .wards of 150 miles per hour there fastest non -motorized sport on the sur- face ofthe planet. entre 'family loved to slot, but he was " the only one, who. got, into competitive.: have been some mandatory equipment• changes m'', the, sport. It is.nowrequired Megan Dlerker, Women's Volleyball "Once in the start, I focus on visu- racing. He -first experienced speed ski- to wear bak protection. similar, to that . alining my run and -making sure-I•know ing at a "So You Think'You're Fast". of„motocross or downhill mountain The senior. from San -Diego totaled 23 kills as the Seawolves . where I want to start and end up on the 'native competition in Whistler; B.C. in 1984. bikers. swept Cal State Stanislaus and edged Chico State in a come - track," said the '38 year-old of "Once, . "I did 84 miles per hour and I was ; This is in addition to the traditional back Victory. Her 16 kills against the Wildcats were Crucial to British Columbia. the starter hooked," Earle said, speed skiing garb,• -which usually takes says go, ' I have one ,final. look, push Critics will say that the sport' is 20 to 30 minutes to put on. Racers wear SSU's win, putting Dierker at sixth.all-time in kills (774) and, off with all my strength; lock myself easy, that "all you have. to'do is point . large, visored, aerodynamically -shaped blocks (210). ' into my tuck, and I have how entered them in the right direction and let them., helmets that, are • made of composite CITY COUNCIL SP-EA"WeARD Date: name �4 a ��J �� � �D. 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NO. O O V- /S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARD COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: November 23, 2004 Department: Administration Submitted By: Marlyn Keller, Housing Programs Assistant (Name & Title) Submittal Date: November 4, 2004 Agenda Title: Approving a Contribution of $3,000 to Assist in the Countywide "Unsheltered Homeless Count", a HUD Mandate that will be of Benefit to all Sonoma County Jurisdictions Requested Council Action: Approve Resolution 2004- authorizing a contribution of tax increment revenue funds to assist in the Sonoma Countywide Unsheltered Homeless Count which will benefit Rohnert Park. Summary: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requiring a count of all of the county's homeless people in a 24-hour period during the last week in January 2005. Without a count, Sonoma County would risk losing almost $2 Million in annual funding for shelter and support services for its many homeless residents. The Task Force on the Homeless, a non-profit coalition of public and private service providers, community organization, businesses and individuals working to end homelessness in Sonoma County is coordinating the count of the unsheltered homeless (those not in shelters or housing during this period). The requested funds will be used to purchase food and "incentive items". to draw the homeless to the counting centers and given to them, and hot meal, upon completing a very shortinterview designed to collect needed, pertinent information. Additionally, the City of Rohnert Park's Housing Element indicates the need for a shelter in its community. The data.collected during the above-described county will provide the necessary information to determining the type of facility and/or services needed in Rohnert Park. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: ( ) Consent Item (regular Time (:�proval ( ) Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended ( ) Submitted with Comment- Policy ommentPolicy Determination by Council ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: Date JH Share Drive-S:Couneil Agenda Transmittal (as of 1/2/04) A/ llzle� RESOLUTION NO. 2004-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (CDCRP) AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A HUD MANDATED, COUNTYWIDE UNSHELTERED HOMELESS, COUNT WHEREAS, COMMISSION has adopted Ordinance No. 01 establishing a low and moderate income housing fund; and WHEREAS, COMMISSION must utilize twenty. percent (20%) of its tax increment revenues to improve and expand housing affordable to low to moderate income households; and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION and City Council approved the Housing Element for the City of Rohnert Park which outlines the need for a homeless shelter, and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION has established the following goal in its five-year implementation plan: Eliminate homelessness in Rohnert Park and prevent any person from becoming homeless", and WHEREAS, the COMMISSION finds ' that the Sonoma County Homeless Count will be a very useful tool in 'determining the number of homeless living in Rohnert Park and the kinds of services needed in the Rohnert Park community, which is critical to the Commission's goal of eliminating homelessness; and WHEREAS, a future homeless supportive housing development is planned to be developed within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Agency; WHEREAS, the COMMISSION has sufficient funding budgeted to fund' Rohnert Park's portion of the costs of completing the Sonoma County. Homeless Count; and WHEREAS, funding $3,000 toward the Homeless Count effort will assist the Commission in meeting its goal of eliminating homelessness and' benefit the project area by generating data critical to the development of 'a homeless shelter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park (CDCRP) authorizing the Executive Director of the Commission to contribute $3,000 to the Sonoma. County Homeless Count. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23`d day of November, 2004 ATTEST: Deputy Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Chairman Gregory A. Nordin Mi Ao. 20N- 313 1110011 &Ais�i'i 6WR Af— CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -e t'C( dl iuom COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: November 23, 2004 Department: Engineering nco�ttoo Submitted By: Damn Jenkins PE, City Engineer (Name & Title) Submittal Date: November 16, 2004 Agenda Title: Consideration of the Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment Public Hearing to Receive Comments Requested Council Action_: IVAP i' \ i_,M Pceuio�ls�� .` prmti,kk Q l°IL(c¢ Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the City's Water Supply Assessment and consider'adoption of the Water Supply. Assessment. Summary: The City of Rohnert Park adopted its General Plan in July 2000. The General Plan identified six specific plan areas outside the 1999 city limits. Four of the specific plan areas are proceeding toward the release of draft environmental impact reports (EIRs). A fifth specific plan and redevelopment of the stadium lands will begin EIR preparation in the near future. Several of these projects require Water Supply Assessments per Senate Bill 610. The previously distributed Draft Water Supply Assessment is .intended to meet the requirements of SB610 and. Rohnert Park City Council Resolution 2004-95. The' stated intent of SB 610 is to strengthen the process by which local agencies determine the adequacy and sufficiency of current and future water supplies to meet current and future demands: The WSA: • Provides information on the City's water supplies consistent with Water Code Sections 10620 et. seq. (the Urban Water Management Act) and 10910 et. seq. (Water Supply Planning to Support Existing and Planned Future Uses); • Provides information on current water demands and projected water demands based on the City's General Plan and specific project proposals currently under review by the City; • Compares water supplies and water demands for the normal, single dry and multiple dry years; • Provides the, data tomake the sufficiency findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The WSA includes water demands that will occur as the City reaches buildout under its General Plan, Because the City uses groundwater, the WSA also considers the demands of other pumpers in the groundwater basin. Ultimately, the City Council will be asked to determine, based on the entire record, whether projected water supplies will be sufficient to satisfy the demands of proposed projects, in addition to existing and planned future uses. On October 26, 2004, the City Council viewed a presentation on the Draft Water Supply Assessment, made comments, and received comments from the public. Based on the comments received at the meeting, the City's consultants prepared the attached Technical Memorandum. The Tech Memo supplements and clarifies portions of the Draft WSA. Attached is a resolution for consideration by the City Council that would adopt the Water Supply Assessment. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: ( ) Consent Item ( ). Approval () Public Hearing Required ( ) >6t Recommended () Submitted with Comment (Policy Determination by Council ( ) City Comments: ( Regular Time City Manager's Signature: Date: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING. WHERE:: Council Chambers at the City -Offices 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California WHEN: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 , at the hour of 6:00 p..m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached. PURPOSE: To solicit input and comments to consider adoption of the City's Water Supply Assessment prepared to meet Senate Bill 610 requirements. Representatives of this proposal will be available .to respond to questions. Related) documents are available for review at City Hall upon request. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the November 23, 2004 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to "the. Council as part of the public hearing. NOTE: If you challenge this matter in court; you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the -public hearing. 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City Manager Judy Hauff, City Clerk City Clerk (for future agenda item) Phone: 588-2216 Damn Jenkins, City Engineer Eydie Tacata, Administrative Assistant Toni Bertolero, Winzler & Kelly Engineers Mary Grace Pawson, Winzler & Kelly JH-M:Council Agenda Chron/102604 Public Hearing Notice a LUHDDRFF & SCALMANINI GROUND -WATER RESOURCES C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N E E R S HYOROLOGY • DEVELOPMENT • MANAGEMENT ' TECHNICAL M E M O RA,N-D U MD IE C ___ rZ� SD November 17, 2004 ' L D NOV 1 8 2004 TO: Rohnert Park City Council SANTA ROSA FROM:. - Vicki Kretsinger; Glenn Browning, Debbie Cannon ' SUBJECT: Technical Memorandum Supplement to City of Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment �. I. Introduction On October 26, 2004, representatives from Winzler & Kelly Engineers and Luhdorff and Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers (LSCS) made a presentation to the Rohnert Park City Council on the Draft Water Supply Assessment (WSA) conducted on behalf of the City and responded to ' questions by Council members and the public following the presentation. At the. conclusion of this agenda item for the October 26 meeting, the Council set a public hearing for November 23, ' 2004 to consider- adoption of the Final WSA. _ It was requested by the Council that the Draft WSA be reviewed for consistency with the Canon Manor West Draft Environmental Impact Report (CMW DEIR) prepared by the County of . ' Sonoma. The Council expressed the importance of ensuring the sufficiency of water for the future and the importance of the scientific, analyses, such as,conducted'forthe WSA, that t, carefully evaluate water needs but also study aspects of treated water use in the county. 'In response to the Council's request, this Technical Memorandum has been .prepared to recap ' some of the questions raised at the October 26 meeting and to expand upon responses'offered at that. time.- Particularly, this Technical Memorandum summarizes further analyses of the issues relating to the groundwater divide and differences between the PES model results and,the analyses conducted for the Draft WSA: Other areas of text. clarification between the Canon Manor West DEIR and the City's Draft WSA are also discussed. The study area for the WSA groundwater -related analyses is shown on Figure 1. II. Groundwater Divide A. Question: The description of the present location of the groundwater divide in the Todd (2004) report (based on the 2002 contours prepared by PES) appears to be different from ' 500 First Street Woodland, CA 95695-4026 • 530.661 .01 09 • Fax 530.661 .6806 LSCE's interpretation based on 2004 contours. Is there'a discrepancy between these interpretations and, if so, why? Has the location of the divide shifted over time? B. Finding in Draft WSA: "Due to limited data in the vicinity of Penngrove in 2004, the shape of the contour lines in this area is generally based on a 1951 groundwater contour map'. As indicated on the figure, there is a groundwater divide in the general;vicinity of the watershed '- boundary. North of this divide, the direction of groundwater flow is generally northwesterly and toward the City. South of the divide, the. groundwater flow direction in the Petaluma Valley Groundwater Basin is southeasterly toward Petaluma." (Draft WSA, p. 2-14). C. Discrepancies and Significance: There are differences between the shape of the 2004 ' groundwater elevation'contours shown -in the Draft WSA and the 2002 groundwater elevation -contours shown in the Todd (2004) report (the PES contours). There is also a difference in the estimated location of the groundwater divide based on these contours. However, the differences in the shape of the groundwater contours and the position of the divide do not change the findings presented in the Draft WSA. The overall direction of ' groundwater flow toward the Santa Rosa Plain Subbasin is similar,'and the exact. location of the divide is not essential to conclusions about recovering groundwater levels and the amount. of future pumpage that could be sustained without causing long-term groundwater level ' declines. As a result of the further analyses of the location of the groundwater divide (discussed ' below), it has become apparent that there has probably not been, a significant shift in the position of the groundwater divide between 1951 and 2002. This potential shift is not an aspect of the Draft WSA and was not discussed in that report; however, it is referred to in the Todd (2004).report. There also does not appear to be a change in the location of the divide between 2002 and 2004. ' D. Discussion: The Todd (2004) report includes contours of equal groundwater elevation from two sources: 1) Figure 12 1is based on the March 2002 contour map prepared by PES Environmental, -Inc. and 2) Figure 16 is a portion 'o ' f the 1951 groundwater level map ' contained in the US Geological Survey (USGS) report by Cardwell (1958). The Cardwell report illu'strates.the estimated location of the groundwater divide with two directional arrows, which are given no more significance than numerous other arrows illustrating the ' direction of groundwater flow.. A "bar" is added between the. arrows in the Todd report to emphasize the estimated location of the divide. Todd's report uses these two sources of contours to conclude "the groundwater divide highlighted on Figure 16 has migrated since ' - 1950 to the southeast." Figure .12 (in Todd report) does not show contours south of the divide and does not show the location of the divide; however, the Todd report describes in the text that the "divide is likely -situated between.RailroadAvenue and the main stem of Lichau Creek." u 1 Cardwell, G.T. 1958. Geology and Ground Water in the Santa. Rosa and Petaluma Valley Areas Sonoma County California. ® LUHDORFF 6 SCALMANINI page 2 ' CONSULTING ENGINE ERE t To assess the question of apparent differences in the Draft WSA and PES -based groundwater contours and also the estimated position of the groundwater divide, LSCE reviewed the available groundwater level data. This assessment included a review of the groundwater level data used to prepare the 1951 contour map; as further described below, more recent groundwater level data were also reviewed. More data were available for Spring 1951 than any other period because the USGS monitored water levels in a large number of wells (approximately 450 shallow and deep wells) in April 1951 (Cardwell, 1958). The 1951 investigation -focused on the movement of groundwater over a large area, including the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Valleys. The report contains only a brief mention of the groundwater divide that "lies beneath the Cotati plain" in the Cardwell report.- A zoomed in view of the portion of the Cardwell map of contours of equal groundwater elevation in the vicinity of the divide -is shown ori Figure 2. The 1951. groundwater elevation data used for contouring have been added to this figure. Cardwell did not show the divide explicitly but rather used two flow direction arrows to indicate, its approximate location. The arrows. are located about midway between -two 100400t elevation: contour lines on either side of the divide. The lack of water level data near the divide, and the fact that groundwater elevations north of the divide were veryflat in 1951; means that the actual location of the divide cannot be precisely determined for this period. LSCE's interpretation of the 1951 water level data (discussed below) indicates that the divide was probably located further south than suggested by the arrows on Cardwell's map. LSCE's interpretation of the most likely location of the divide in 1951 is shown on Figure 2 as a shaded area in- the general vicinity of the 6ASIL2 watershed boundary. This is based in part on the location of the divide in the hills east of Cotati where it is much better defined. The groundwater divide clearly lies beneath the watershed boundary east of the Cotati plain and probably continues to. follow the -watershed boundary to the west. The locations of the directional arrows placed on the Cardwell map that indicate flow away from the estimated position of the groundwater divide are inconsistent with the likely position of the actual J 51 divide. A divide located as far north as suggested by the Cardwell map would result in abrupt offsets from the eastern and westernportions of the divide that clearly follow the topographic expression of the watershed boundary; such offsets are considered highly unlikely. Furtherinore,' prior to 'groundwater development in the area, the location of the divide would, have mirrored the watershed boundary, and,it is unlikely that there was sufficient pumpage near the divide prior to or during 1951 to cause significant movement. The current location of the divide is more difficult to determine because water level data near the divide are more limited in recent years. Water level measurements north and south of the divide are required to estimate its location. The Spring 2002 groundwater elevation contour map developed by PES (Todd, 2004) was based entirely on data from wells located north of the divide (Figure 3a), and it is not possible to estimate the location of the divide based on 2 1. The watershed boundary shown on these contour maps is based on watershed maps provided by the California Spatial Information Library (CASIL). In the vicinity of the groundwater divide, it is similar but not identical to the LSCE study area boundary. It is used on the figures because it appears to more accurately follow the topography in this area. LLIHOORFF 6 SCALMANINI C ON S U LT ING E N G 1 N E E R S Page 3 ' this map. As indicated above, the Todd report does not show the divide on the 2002 contour map but rather describes in the text the assumed location of the divide. The shape of the PES -based 2002 groundwater elevation contours shown on Figure 3a is considerably different from Cardwell's 1951 map. An alternative Spring 2002 groundwater 1 elevation contour map prepared by LSCE is shown on Figure 3b. The Spring 2002 contours were based on data from a number of wells, including wells in the Penngrove and Petaluma areas measured by DWR. Where data were lacking, an attempt was made to generally base the shape of the contours on Cardwell's 1951 interpretation. With the available data, the ' approximate location of the divide has been estimated and is shown as a shaded area on Figure 3b. The likely location of the divide is similar to the watershed boundary. The ' divide is also similarly positioned to that described.above and shown as a shaded area on the ` 1951 contour map. There may have been a slight shift to south since 1951, but this cannot be substantiated. Spring 2004 groundwater elevation contours prepared by LSCE for the Draft' WSA are similar to those depicted for Spring 2002, especially south of the divide. The location of the divide in 2004 was also considered to be similar to the watershed boundary. ' Water level hydrographs for shallow wells near the groundwater divide also. suggest that the location of the divide has been stable for at least the last 15 years (see Figure 3b.for the locations of wells with hydrographs described in this Technical Memorandum). Figure 4 is a hydrograph of three -shallow wells north of the divide. One of these (well No. 5N/8W-2H1) has water level measurements going back to about 1975, and the others have periods of record beginning in 1989 or 1990.' Well No. 6N/7W-30R1 is completed near the bottom of ' the shallow zone and, therefore, shows more seasonal fluctuations and rising water levels. Figure 5 J a hydrograph of four shallow wells south of the divide. One of thesehas water level, measurements going back to 1975; the period of record for the other wells begins in ' 1989. Water levels are generally stable in the shallow wells located north and south of the divide, and none show water level declines. There is no indication of water level changes_ sufficient to result in movement of the groundwater divide at least since 1989. E. Conclusion: In summary, there are differences between the PES 2002 groundwater elevation ' contours displayed in the Todd report and those prepared for a different period in the Draft WSA (2004 contours) and the estimated, location'of the groundwater divide based on these contours. Neither .of these factors affect the evaluation of groundwater supply sufficiency in ' the Draft WSA, which is based on the relationship between groundwater level responses to local pumpage. ' Upon further review of available groundwater level data, LSCE has reiterated and/or expanded upon previous interpretations that support the findings relating to groundwater level conditions in the Draft WSA. Specifically, 1951, 2002, and 2004 groundwater level ' data and contours were reviewed to estimate the location of the groundwater_ divide. The approximate location of the divide appears to generally follow the watershed boundary during each of these years, and any southerly movement of the divide since 1951 is ' considered to be small. Also, the hydrographs shown in Figures 4 and 5 provide additional evidence that the location of the divide has not changed significantly since at least 1989. While additional groundwater level monitoring would be needed to determine a more precise ®LUHOOFFF 6 SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS page 4 ' location of the divide (e.g., more precise than that shown by the shaded areas on the 1951 and 2002 groundwater elevation contour maps that are based on available data), LSCE does not consider this necessary to determine groundwater supply sufficiency for purposes of this assessment. III. PES Groundwater Model A. Question: Why are the findings different in the Rohnert Park General Plan (Revised Draft ' Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)) than those reported in the Draft WSA? The question referred specifically to groundwater levels, which have been increasing in recent years in most wells in the Rohnert Park area as indicated in the Draft WSA. The DEIR states that ' "observed groundwater levels from 1970 to 1999 indicate the decline of groundwater levels ranges from approximately 35 feet. in the northwest perimeter of the proposed Urban Growth Boundary, to approximately 100 to 150 feet along the eastern boundary." Although not directly raised as a.question, another significant difference between the findings of the two studies is that the DEIR reports an average annual recharge rate of 1.6 ' million gallons per day (mgd) estimated using the PES model. This is considerably lower than the estimate that would result from LS.CE's analysis of groundwater levels in relation to study area pumpage. B. Findings in Draft WSA: The Draft WSA presents a detailed discussion of groundwater level trends, and Appendix C of this document contains 72 hydrographs illustrating the described ' conditions. It is clear from analysis of the available groundwater level data that water level trends varied by zone (e.g., shallow versus deeper zones). Where'significant water level declines were historically evident in the deeper zones, particularly in the central Rohnert Park ' area, the decline was typically followed by a gradually increasing trend in water levels from 1990 to 1997. The total. estimated pumpage in the study area was 8,400 AFY during this period. Pumpage decreased to about 7,100 AFY in 2003 (see Table 1), and this resulted in a large increase in groundwater levels from 2003 to the present. ' C. Discrepancy and Significance: The discussion of groundwater elevation'decline presented in the DEIR is incomplete and is not supported with hydrographs, but there appears to be a discrepancy between that discussion and the information contained in the Draft WSA. The discrepancy may only be due to the period being evaluated because the DEIR concludes that when pumping is reduced through additional use of SCWA allocations, groundwater levels would be anticipated to recover. This is consistent with what occurred during2003-2004, which is clearly shown on the hydrographs contained in Appendix C of the Draft WSA. The average annual recharge estimate of 1.6 mgd (about 1,800 AFY) contained in the DEIR ' is based on the PES model. This value is inconsistent with LSCE's analyses of water level hydrographs and pumpage trends. As discussed below, two possible reasons for the difference are differences in the recharge components included in the estimates and different study area boundaries. The basis for the findings of supply sufficiency for the Draft WSA are the result of analysis of available groundwater level data and historical trends in those data that occurred in ®LUHOOFgFF 6 SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 5 1 , L response to pumpage rather than estimates made from model simulations.. Thus, the PES model,was not used as part of the WSA analysis of groundwater supply sufficiency., The apparent discrepancies between the DEIR comments on groundwater elevations and average annual recharge do not affect the.findings contained in the Draft WSA.` D. Discussion: A detailed discussion of groundwater level trends is presented in the Draft WSA, and hydrographs for 72 area wells are contained in Appendix C of that document. It. is clear from analysis of the available data that groundwater level trends varied by zone (e.g., shallow versus deeper zones), and significant declines were historically evident in the deeper zones, especially in the central Rohnert Park area. The -decline in this zone was generally followed by a gradually increasing trend in water levels from. 1990 to 1997. Groundwater levels exhibited a large recovery in 2003 to the present, and this large increase is displayed on the hydrographs in Appendix C of the Draft WSA. Because no hydrographs are provided in the DEIR; the evaluation of water level changes cannot be directly compared. The DEIR was prepared in May 2000 prior to the large observed groundwater level recoveries in 2003- 2004, and contains the statement "the recovery of groundwater levels within the proposed Urban Growth Boundary is expected -to begin during the year 2000 due to an increased . interim SCWA allocation." This anticipated recovery response is supported_ bythe recent groundwater data and also the updated and expanded analysis of groundwater level trends in the Draft WSA. PES developed a single layer numerical groundwater flow. model to assess the impact of pumping on groundwater levels. The DEIR contains very limited information on the development and application of the groundwater model. As noted above, there is a discrepancy between the recharge estimate developed from the PES model application and that which would result from the method of analysis employed for the WSA where actual (not simulated) groundwater level data and groundwater level trends were analyzed to determine groundwater supply sufficiency.' The additional model information that would be needed to understand and evaluate the model results, particularly the estimated annual recharge, include: boundary conditions, simulation of stream -aquifer interaction, simulation of recharge and evapotranspiration, aquifer properties, calibration hydrographs, contour maps, and a detailed water budget. This -information was not included in the DEIR. The PES model -simulated value. of 1.6 mgd (about 1,800 AFY) for the average annual' recharge during 1952 and 1970-1989 (pg. 4-146) is inconsistent with LSCE's analyses of water level hydrographs and.pumpage trends. The PES model -simulated value is also inconsistent with the water budget prepared for Appendix F of the Canon Manor West DEIR (Todd, 2004). The water level hydrographs show rising water levels in wells located in the central Rohnert Park area during 1990 'to 1997 when the City was pumping about 4,800 AFY and total pumpage in the LSCE study area was estimated to be about 8,400 AFY. Groundwater inflow to the study area is expected to be small, and was estimated to be about 1,000 AFY by Todd (2004). Based on these estimates, groundwater recharge from all sources (precipitation, streams, and return flows from irrigation and septic systems) would need to exceed 7,400 AFY in order to support rising groundwater levels. This recharge amount is much larger than the estimate of 1,800 AFY based on the PES model. It is apparent that the PES recharge estimate does not include all sources contributing to recharge. ®LUHDDRFF 6 SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 6 The impact analysis section of the DE1R describes sensitivity analyses and calibration that were performed by PES to "assess the uncertainly of selected input parameters, such as ' hydraulic conductivity and areal recharge from precipitation." This statement in the'DEIR implies that the PES model -simulated estimate is based only on recharge due to precipitation and does not include other components of recharge. A map of the model area is provided in the DEIR, and the difference between this area and the LSCE study area is, another factor in -the differing recharge estimates. The PES model ' boundaries and the LSCE study area are shown on Figure 6. The model boundary excludes a significant portion of the -eastern edge of the watershed; this eastern edge contains the majority of the potential recharge areas identified by Todd.(2004). The difference in study ' area boundaries could have a large effect on the estimate of total recharge. .E. Conclusion: The Draft WSA contains an updated and expanded analysis of groundwater . ' elevations, and trends. Prior discussions of historical data are less complete and do not affect the findings contained.in the Draft WSA. -The basis for the findings of groundwater supply - sufficiency for the Draft WSA is the result of analyses of available groundwater level data ' and historical trends in those data that occurred in response to pumpage rather than estimates made from model simulations. Thus, the method employed for the WSA analysis did not entail use of the PES model or results of that model to assess groundwater supply sufficiency. ' The PES model -simulated -results, therefore, have no bearing on the Draft WSA findings of .,groundwater supply sufficiency. ' IV. Verbal Comments from City Council Meeting October 26, 2004 Question: Can you explain claims by private well owners in the'Rohnert Park vicinity that their ' wells have run dry or are running dry. Response: LSCE gathered all available well construction and water level elevation data for the ' Rohnert dark vicinity, and none of the data demonstrated dry well conditions. As described above, hydrographs for shallow wells located in the southern Rohnert Park area and south toward the unincorporated area of Penngrove show stable water levels since at least 1989. Only one shallow well northwest of Rohnert Park shows evidence of significant water level declines. Although the data received by LSCE show no indication of dry well conditions (e.g., where a static water level cannot be measured in water level monitoring wells), the term "dry well" may not be literally that the well is dry, but rather that it is not operating in a manner that would be preferred. The City and Todd Engineers have suggested factors that could contribute to dry well conditions. One factor that may contribute to depressed water levels is local private well interference where multiple wells are operating in one area. A second factor is that well maintenance issues may have caused a reduction in well efficiency and therefore .a decrease in water levels. A third factor may be a change in demand where a well owner has a -change in land use that requires additional water supply, however, the well construction and formation materials restrict the yield to less than what is needed. ®LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 7 Question: What are the actual boundaries of Penngrove? How far does it extend into the Santa Rosa Valley? ' Response: The water supply for Rohnert Park does not, and will not, include groundwater that is pumped from any well located within the postal zip code 94951as shown in 2002. Within the text of the Draft WSA, the term "Penngrove" refers'to the geographic location of the unincorporated area of Penngrove south of Rohnert Park and in the general vicinity of the intersection of Petaluma Hill Road and Adobe Road. Question: Is the Graton Rancheria Casino and the build out of Sonoma State University included ' in the estimate of future increase in pumping. Response: Yes, the Gratori Rancheria Casino and Sonoma State University are included in the estimates for future pumpage in Table 2-3 of the Draft WSA. Table 1 in this Tech Memo is a detailed summary of the historical, current, and future groundwater pumpage that was used to create Table 2-3 of the Draft WSA. ' V. Canon Manor West DEIR Statements and Further Clarification ' The following three quotes from the Canon Manor West DEIR are broad statements that are discussed in more detail in the Draft WSA. Additional clarification of these statements is provided below. Statement in CMW DEIR1 : "Groundwater le (pg 6 - levels vis withm the study area have experienced ... significant declines in the 1970s and 1980s." Response: While LSCE agrees with the above statement as applicable to wells completed in deeper zones, the Draft WSA provides further clarification of historical groundwater conditions ' and trends. The statement contained in the CMW DEIR.does not affect the findings presented'in the Draft WSA. As described in the Draft WSA, groundwater levels historically declined in wells perforated in the deeper zones, while groundwater levels in shallow wells were generally ' stable. Wells located in the central Rohnert Park area and perforated in the deeper zones had stable water levels from about 1977 to 1981. As pumpage increased in the late 1980's and 1990's, water levels stabilized and even slightly increased rather than declined. Statement in CMW DEIR (pg 64): "City pumping has stabilized since 1985 and groundwater levels also stabilized:" Response: LSCE reviewed the City's annual pumpage from 1977 to the present, and the- ' statement contained in the CMW DEIR concerning the City's pumpage is an oversimplification. The Draft WSA describes the increase in City pumpage from 1982 to 1990, a smaller increase during 1990-1997, a modest decrease in 2003, and a larger decrease in 2004. Similarly, the statement in the CMW DEIR regarding groundwater level stabilization is also over simplified. As described in the Draft WSA, groundwater levels responded to pumpage trends by ® LUHDORFF 6 SCALMANINI Page ' CONSULTING ENGINEERS showing significant declines from 1982 to 1990, a gradual recovery from 1990 to 1997, and a larger recovery during 2003-2004. Although the broad statements contained in the CMW DEIR do not fully capture trends in pumpage or groundwater conditions in response to pumpage, the statements in the CMW DEIR do not affect the findings presented in the Draft WSA. Statement in CMW DEIR (pg 6-11): "It is therefore concluded that the project, when considered by itself, could significantly impact groundwater because it could cause more water to be withdrawn from the aquifer than is currently being replaced." ' Response: The above statement only relates to the project proposed in the CMW DEIR and is not relevant to the WSA for the City of Rohnert Park. The conclusion in the CMW DEIR is based on Todd Engineers' analysis of groundwater inflows and outflows during the period from 1986-1987 to 2000-2001.3 That analysis showed a net annual change in groundwater storage of +795 AFY or about 1% of the.total groundwater estimated to be available by Todd Engineers. The County concluded that the 206 AFY associated with the proposed Canon Manor project ' could potentially be significant because the inflows and outflows were so closely matched. During the period of record analyzed by Todd Engineers, the City's average annual pumpage ' was 4,800 AFY. However, since that period, the City has begun ,the reoperation of its water system. Groundwater puinpage in 2903-2004 was approximately 1,500 AFY. In accordance with the Water Policy Resolution, which was approved in 2004, groundwater pumpage will not ' exceed 2,577 AFY under buildout conditions. This represents a net decrease in'groundwater. pumpagg by the City, of between 2,223 AFY and 3,300 AFY. ' The conclusion drawn in the Canon Manor DEIR did not take into account the City's reoperation and overstates the groundwater pumpage that can be attributed to Rohnert Park. This a result of the period of record used (i.e., the analysis did not include the most recent data) and perhaps ' reflects the fact that County of. Sonoma, as the lead agency under CEQA for the Canon Manor DEIR, did not believe it had the policy tools to require reoperation of City's water system. The Draft WSA draws different conclusions because it reviewed the entire record of pumpage in the basin (through September of 2004) and because it acknowledges the City's Water Policy Resolution as a legitimate tool in the City's overall water management strategy. _ ' 3 Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District DEIR, June 2004, page 6-10 ,a ®LUHDORFF 6 SCAL.MANINI Page 9 CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Table 1 Detailed Summary of Historical, Current,' and Future Groundwater Pumpage, WSA Study Area Rohnert Park pumpage is the average for the years 1986 to 2000. Sources of non -City pumpage are Tables 5 and 11 (Todd, 2004) except for "Agricultural" (Todd, 2004, pg. 42, 1285 AFY corrected for a 15% return to groundwater to equal 1478 AFY). 2Pumpage values for SSU, PWC Canon Manor East well, and the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati are for the 2003 calendar year; private, commercial.and agricultural pumpage values are historical. s Rohnert Park pumpage is 2.3 mgd from 2002 Stipulated Judgment. Non" Rohnert Park pumpage is estimated by Todd (2004, Table 12 and the text) and is an increase of 45%. ®LUHOORFF 6 SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 10 Historical Current Future Entities (1986-2000)1 .(2003)2 (2025)3. Pumpage in AFY City of Rohnert Park 4831 3556 2577 City of Cotati, 382 273 382 Sonoma State University 79- 139 -160 Cotati, SSU & PWC Penngrove Water Company, _ Canon Manor East (primaryand 37 37 178 second dwelling units) Multi -Family Dwelling Units (Todd's sewered & septic) 274 274 274 Single Family Dwelling Units (Todd's sewered & septic) 1044 1044 1980 Private and Commercial Commercial Parcels 248- 248 310 Accommodations 32 32 32 . Graton Rancheria Casino 100 Agricultural gricultural Pumpage (based on irrigated acres) 1478 1478 1766 Total Stud Area um a e 8405 7081 7758 . Rohnert Park pumpage is the average for the years 1986 to 2000. Sources of non -City pumpage are Tables 5 and 11 (Todd, 2004) except for "Agricultural" (Todd, 2004, pg. 42, 1285 AFY corrected for a 15% return to groundwater to equal 1478 AFY). 2Pumpage values for SSU, PWC Canon Manor East well, and the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati are for the 2003 calendar year; private, commercial.and agricultural pumpage values are historical. s Rohnert Park pumpage is 2.3 mgd from 2002 Stipulated Judgment. Non" Rohnert Park pumpage is estimated by Todd (2004, Table 12 and the text) and is an increase of 45%. ®LUHOORFF 6 SCALMANINI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Page 10 !J, � KE G��NTY LANAPA G°NNjY Heal urg Area bbasi `City of Heal.dsburg S°N N�n7 °�'9 San a Rosa Va e 0 O Grou water Bas" Rin on Valle Santa ISubbas" Rosa City of 7 Plain Santa Rosa ubbasin \ City of Sebastopol Laguna de Santa Rosa Watershed (Study Area) UG C City of �? Rohnert F ` \` ity of s �C'0 Cit of °°G °GY � Sonoma ity of i rtahlma RED \' KE Peta �+� al e _ Y rou atei sin _v< O P a c i f i c 1 inch equals 3 miles Ocean Z 0 3 6 Miles FILE: C:IProgram FilesWrcGISlbin111ServeAPubliclRohnert Park\FigureslTech-Memo-Figures_1111041Subbasins.mxd DATE: 11116/2004 3:00:17 PM ©LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 1 CONSULTING ENGINEERS Groundwater Basins and Subbasins Vicinity of Rohnert Park Sonoma County, California I Legend 31 L1 I ��----- • Wells and water level measurements 133 used by Cardwell to control contours Direction of groundwater flow' I 1951 groundwater elevation contour' (ft msl) I Watershed boundary" Approximate location of groundwater divide (based on LSCE interpretation) I ' Source: (Cardwell, 1958) *"Source: www.gis.ca.gov 1 I � I 30M1 30L1 �•-� ' __ /, •• (1 1K2 26N1-- `1 \`iIj I 20 / co29Po�1pp^o•/ 102 19'6195 Al 3 60 � �35G1 • 1� • _ 31G1 g � 109.62 • 35F7 108.68 128 Q0. • i 3 - — 32MY 5L1 117 • \'31J1,J2 1 6 1 �1• ` • 120 40- 1 31 R 1 160 \ /" 10 • 1p 96 r ( \ 01J1 6K1 0.1 L • 78 I 16 \� \09 06P2 1 inch equals 0.75 miles 0 0.75 1.5 Miles • 84 60 J 08B1 • 51 FILE: R:\Figures\Tech_Memo_Figures_ 111104MSe"er\Public\Rohnert Park\Figures\Tech_Memo Figures_11110411951 WL Contour.mxd DATE: 11/16/2004 1:07:57 PM ©LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 2 CONSULTING ENGINEERS April 1951 Groundwater Elevation Contours = w m = m = m = = = = = = = m FILE: R:1Figures\Tech Memo_Figures_111104111Se"erlPubliclRohnert ParklFigureslTech Memo Figures 1111041PES 2002 WL Contour.mxd DATE: 11/16/2004 1:03:27 PM ©LUHDOPFF" & SCALMANINI Figure 3a CONSULTING ENGINEERS PES Spring 2002 Groundwater Elevation Contours w = = = m = = = = = m = m m m = = m FILE: C:IProgram FileslArcGISlbin\\lServerlPubliclRohnert ParklFigures\Tech_Memo_Figures_11110412002_WL_Contour.mxd DATE: 11117/2004 11:08:57 AM ©LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 3b CONSULTING ENGINEERS LSCE Spring 2002 Groundwater Elevation Contours 200 150 100- 50 06N07W30R001 M 06N08W26L001 M 06N08W27 001 M 1 0 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Year ©LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 4 CONSULTING ENGINEERS Hydrograph of Shallow Wells North of Groundwater Divide 200 150 100 - 50 - + 05N07W07A 01M 05N 07W186001 M x 05N08W02H001M - 06N07W31J001M A a 0 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Year LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 5 © CONSULTING ENGINEERS Hydrograph of Shallow Wells South of Groundwater Divide rd, Legend Areas of recharge Areas of potential recharge PES model boundary WSA Study Area Source of recharge area: Todd, 2004. 1 inch equals 1.5 miles 1.5 3 Miles FILE: R:1Figu res\Tech_Memo_Figures_1111 D4111Server\Pub11c1Rohnert Park\Figures\Tech_Memo_Figures_ 1111041Mode1_Study_Area.mxd DATE: 7117612004 6:33:50 PM ©LUHDORFF & SCALMANINI Figure 6 CONSULTING ENGINEERS PES Model Area and WSA Study Area I I I I I I I 11 I I I I I I I I I I I RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 313 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING CITY OF ROHNERT PARK WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, a draft Water Supply Assessment (WSA) has been prepared to assist the City of Rohnert Park (City) in satisfying the requirements of Senate Bill 610 (SB 610) and City Resolution Number 2004-95 (The Water Policy Resolution). WHEREAS, The stated intent of SB 610 is to strengthen the process by which local agencies determine the adequacy and sufficiency of current and future water supplies to meet current and future demands. WHEREAS, The WSA provides information on the City's water supplies consistent with Water Code Sections 10620 et. seq. (the Urban Water Management Act) and 10910 et. seq. (Water Supply Planning to Support Existing and Planned Future Uses); WHEREAS, the WSA provides information on current water demands and projected water demands based on the City's General Plan and specific project proposals currently under review by the City; WHEREAS, the WSA provides the data to make the sufficiency findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WHEREAS, a draft WSA has been prepared and comments were received on October 26, 2004 at a public meeting and a public hearing was set for November 23, 2004 for consideration of approval of the draft WSA; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 23, 2004 and comments received. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) is hereby approved and said document is to be made available to the public for reference at the City Library. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23rd day of November, 2004. ATTEST: City Clerk Judy Hauff CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Gregory A. Nordin Prelim'i'na-r-y, Responses to OWL Comment Letter — November 19), Issues 1. 2. Overdraft Recharge/PES M ve rd raft OWL Letter (pg. 5) — DWR rec�j WSA "indicates an overdraft es that if the In existing groundwater extractio projected increase in groundwate extraction, describe actions and/o pro gra_m designed to eliminate the I term overdraft condition." ve rd raft Water Code 10910 (f) (2) Provide "information as to whet e present management conditions continue...." ve rd raft DWR Guidelines on Water C64e 10910: "If the basin has not been evalby DWR, data that indicate groundwater level t s over a period of time should be collected evaluated." ❑ Most current DWR Bulletin 118 (2003) c 1 1982 DWR study ❑ For WSA, historical groundwater levels evaluated to augment published informati ❑ DWR's SB 221/610 Guidelines do not call fo modeling effort ve rd raft Draft WSA Findings (pg. 2 - "While groundwater levels in t intermediate zone declined in hnert Park area during 1982-1 989, they indication of prolonged declining groundwater elevations elsewhere i the Y zone, e.9 subbasin in an . there is n�c indication that overdraft has occurrec.n.._ a subbasin scale." 300 Nola 100 RE -100 -� RP 01 RP -1 0 1 - RP -1 1 RP -1 4 -■--- RP -1 6 •111 OIIII Orc 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 Year Note: groundwater elevation is the maximum for the period January through May Total Pumpage includes Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sonoma State University, and PWC Canon Manor East Well M► Overdraummary of Issue ❑ Groundwater level dec i s during 1980s ended about 1990. Li During 1990-1997, groundwat vets increased slightly. ❑ Significant water level recovery od, since 2003 with reduced pumpage. ❑ The study area is not in overdraft. ❑ The study area is not projected to be ink overdraft in 2025 based on WSA finding that future pumpage will be less than historical pumpage. recharge Issue Nov. 17. 2004 Technical Memorandu Expands on method used for the WSAo relate groundwater level responses to � historical pumpage; particularly, the TM `Iso discusses the estimated recharge rate. 1 recharge LSCS Technical MemoraRclum "Groundwater recharges from all s (precipitation, streams,and return fl w� from irrigation and septic systems) wpuid need to exceed 7 ,400 AFY in order to � support rising groundwater levels" duri\n g s 1990-1997. ,echarge Todd 2004 Canon Manor D ❑ Prepared water balance for R area (same study area later u WSA) during 1986-2000. ❑ Water balance results in +795 AF change in storage, study r ❑ Estimated recharge ~ 7000 AFY includinga precipitation and recharge from strews. Does not include deep perc. from irrigation return flows & septic system Alk e rcharge ---I PES Model ❑ USGS 3-d MODFLOW Mode ❑ Simulated as single -layer, unci;\Y-ned ❑ Single layer represents primary vvater bearing units "recent alluvium, an ;:.Glen::.. Ellen and Wilson Grove Formations ranging from 100 to 1,200 ft. thick ❑ All model boundaries are no -flow exc pt for northwest (general head) )L" echarge PES Model ❑ Model area does not include "recharge" and "potential rech areas in watershed study area �ity of ❑ Model area is not same as DWR m area in vicinity of Rohnert Park ❑ PIES model does not account for recharge PES Model Area WSA Study Area DWR Study Area Irk' •:' !• il• 'il' Areas of recharge Areas of potential recharge RES model boundary WSA Study Area DWR 1982 Study Area Source of recharge area: Todd, 2004. :scharge PES Model ❑ MODFLOW does not calculat harge; � it is an input parametera ❑ Recharge estimate in PIES model includes from rechargaprecipitatio . ❑ Recharge from streams, irrigation re flows, or septic systems not include recharge Summary of Recharge Es'�' ❑ If pumping > recharge plus inflo would show persistent declines ates ter levels ❑ Todd and LSCE recharge estimates c ❑ PES model accounts for only a portion recharge in a smaller study area ❑ USGS/SCWA model — multi -aquifer model improve quantification of future recharge ❑ SB 610 does not require a model Citv"-of R-ohnert Park Council eeti Technical Memof iZJ Supplement to Draft �q_��NE R I zg dum r� o� �s November �23. 2004 � jr 1. 2. 3. Questio' ��m October 26 City Counc'IiJVleeting Groundwater divide Differences between PIES Draft WSA (e.g., groundwater le recharge) Verbal comments (10/26/04 City Co Meeting) and clarification of Canon Manor West DER d the Groundwater Basins and Subbasins Sonoma County, California m, if �2 �p M _F Petaluma llf y Uro" ndwa ter Ba Grou'n water Divide Question: Is there a discrepancv betwe Todd Draft WSA Finding: There is "limited data in the vicinity o Penngrove" and "...there is a groundwater divide in the general vicinity of the watershed boundary." Groundwa'ter,,Divide (contd.) Major Points: - Lack of water level data e divide. Todd used Cardwell's 19nea 51 and 's 2002 water level contours. - LSCE reevaluated divide location fo (Cardwell) and examined 2002 data. - Prior to groundwater development, the divide mirrored the watershed boundary. - Divide location stable for at least last 15 years. 1951 Wal--e-r--,,Level Contours a 213N1 44, 102 0 ,�"yy 35G f A �V IN, 'tiA r''L,:rz1 60 126 �1 4Q 133 31JIJ2 1" 20 31 Rl 09 K n ' E Vit: f i Ir . AA c yr -6VU3 1 fi l 2002 PES Water Level Contours �r 60 1 2 '\T 60d'0 � t 4 .art f^' "'250.5 Watershed Boundary k 1 2 k 2002 LSCE Water Level Contours =� Shallow well location -- Well with hydrograph Approximate location Of GW divide 0 Watershed ,Boundary 250 239 N-0 200 c 150 0 06N08W27H001 M { 5 kt 100 w ir. 50 06N07W3OR001 M -- 06N08W26LO0l M 06N08W27H001 M { 5 kt '75 '80 '85 '90 Year Hydrographof Shallow Wells South of Gro 200 dwater Divide O5NVWVAONM 150 0 4*j 05N08WO2HO01M 100 UJ cu 50 0 dwater Divide O5NVWVAONM 05N07W1 8BO01 M 05N08WO2HO01M 06N 07W31 JOOI M LK '75 '80 '85 '90 '95 '00 '05 Year 1. 2. Groundwater Divide Conclus' ns If there has been southern n14 the divide over time, it is const be small, ement of IM There are differences between the odd and LSCE interpretation; however, t ey do not affect the WSA findings. `,, Groundwa �-er,L.evels/Recharge Questions: ❑Why are findings diffferen General Plan DER vs. WSA? • The DER says groundwater le declined from 1970 to 1999 and Draft WSA shows recent levels a increasing. • PIES recharge estimate Ground t -e r Levels (cont'd-) Draft WSA Findings: ❑ Shallow zones showed n hange ❑ Deeperzones ■ 1982-1989 water levels decline' ■ 1990-1997 increasing water level (8,400 afy est. pumpage) ■ 2003-2004 large increase in water levels (pumpage decrease to 7,100 afy) Groundwat�-evels (contd.) ❑ Discrepancies do not affect the fi of groundwater supply sufficiency contained in Draft WSA Li Draft WSA findings are based on wat level response to pumpage, Li Water levels have increased recently due to decrease in pumpage Summary-o-flHistorical, Current, and Future Groundwater Pumpage . (.`ity of Rr►hner-t 'm* ki A ' Y 4 K 1 315"56 2577 City of Cort hen 1-73 182 S-onorm $I te Un versikY y 139 1$0 nngrove Water ConVany, Canc,n Marr/'gEa-st and�7 37 1 �' sy �($prirmry MItAti-Family Dwelling Urmts 274 274 4 2 74 1'sy°s sear+c & setae; � i�-ate -mid Single Fanvy Dviellmy Lf , (Todd's ,,verFd & ptir; 1 i 1 't711111�i 1`�i980 r l Parcels 248 248 3 310 Acoommodafions 32 32 3 ralon Berm da c ino 10 tt E ona page i 14'8 1 8 176-t 6 , otall rStudyAiva pumpage 8405 A101 -Verba7 l Comments 10/26/04 &I Cit Meeting Comment: Explain claims by prIN te well owners of wells running dry. Comment: Are Graton Rancheria Casino andl build out included in future pumpage estima Response: Yes. Future pumpage breakdown i Table. Canon M -a -n or West DEIR Clarification of Canon Mano est DER: Groundwater levels, pumpag on groundwater. d impact LI Expanded discussion in WSA clar trends in levels and pumpage, Li Statements in Canon Manor West DEI about impact on groundwater apply to project alone and do not account for Ci recent and projected decrease in groundwater pumping. J �EW STON BENSHOOF ROCHEFORT RUBALCAVA MACCUISH LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW November 19, 2004 Honorable Greg Nordin, Mayor Honorable Amie Spradlin, Vice -Mayor Honorable Armando Flores, Councilmember Honorable Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember Honorable Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Councilmember City of Rohnert Park c/o City Clerk City Hall 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 RECEIVED NOV 1 g 2004 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK VIA HAND DELIVERY Re: O.W.L. Foundation's Comments to Draft Water Supply Assessment Honorable Mayor Nordin and Councilmembers: This law firm represents the O.W.L. Foundation ("Open Space, Water Resources Protection, Land Use"). O.W.L.'s mission is to secure the adoption of a program that. ensures sustainable management of our water resources in Sonoma County. Ensuring sustainable water resources is also the driving objective of SB 610, the new California law that required the preparation of the Water Supply Assessment ("WSA") now before the City Council. In short, SB 610 mandates an analysis that answers this fundamental question -- Will total projectedwater supplies available during normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years over the next 20 years satisfy the projected -water demand associated with any proposed development projects as well as existing .and planned future uses? (Refer to Cal. Water Code Section 10910(c)(3).) The answer is "No" with respect to the City's supplies, which becomes readily apparent once all the flaws in the WSA are surfaced. Here are just a few of those flaws: 333 SOUTH )"TOPE STREET • SIXTEENTH FLOOR • Los ANGELES, CA 90071 • TEL 213 576 1000 • FAX 213 576 110()- 2801 TOWNSGATE ROAD, SUITE 215 • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 • TEL 805 497 9474 • FAX 805 497 8804 570302.1 www.wbcounsel.com Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 2 ► To prove a reliable water supply from a groundwater basin, the WSA must prove that the basin is not in a state of "overdraft." Overdrafts occur when the production of groundwater significantly exceeds the rate of natural recharge. An overdrafted groundwater basin often leads to a court adjudication of all water users' water rights, which often leads to a reduction in those rights. Here, the City's own expert concluded in 2000 that the groundwater production rate in the Santa Rosa Plan Subbasin exceeded the natural recharge rate by a factor of at least 2.5 to 1. That conclusion was based on a sophisticated computer model developed by a highly respected federal agency. Yet, the WSA magically concludes that the groundwater basin is in "balance," even though it used no computer model and makes no attempt to calculate the recharge rate for the basin. Indeed, the WSA makes no mention of the City's prior expert's groundwater report. ► With respect to the City's supply of surface water from the Sonoma County Water Agency ("SCWA'), the WSA does recognize that SCWA's proposed pipeline and transmission project may never be completed. And for good reason. As detailed below, that project is mired in disputes concerning endangered species, FERC decisions, and environmental impacts. Accordingly, the WSA assumes that the City's supply from SCWA is limited by SCWA's existing delivery capacity, which effectively caps the City's share of SCWA water to 6,476 afy.1 Yet, in a letter dated March 2004, the City states that it will need 6,926 afy of water from SCWA, 450 afy water more than the amount listed in the WSA. Indeed, in that letter, the City tells SCWA "It is important to note that, per your request the water use identified in this letter does not include full build -out. of the Rohnert Park General Plan At general plan build -out Rohnert Park anticipates using at least the 7,500 acre-feet it is currently entitled to under the 11th Amended Agreement for Water Supply." 10 -The water demand projections in the WSA are also defective. For example, there is no mention of the casino project that is proposed by the Graton Rancheria tribe and supported by the City. That project will draw a substantial amount of water from the same groundwater. basin. In addition, the number of dwelling units in the City has increased by over 1000 units since the date of the City's EIR for the General Plan amendments of 2000. Yet, the WSA states that the City's overall water usage has somehow decreased by 914 afy as of 2004. The WSA provides no explanation for this remarkable reduction in water usage. "afy" is acre feet (of water) per year. 570302.1 ® WESTON BENSHooF RoCHuow RUHALCAVA MACCUISH u, �rronra[n �r uw r, Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 3 As discussed in the last section of this comment letter, O.W.L. urges the City to develop and adopt a groundwater management plan before approving the massive development projects described by the WSA. That is the same recommendation recently made by the Grand Jury, which was based on exhaustive testimony from a variety of witnesses and an extensive review of studies and reports.z To do anything else, would truly put the "cart before the horse." I. FLAWS IN ANALYSIS OF WATER SUPPLIES A. Groundwater Supplies 1. Relevant Legal Standards SB 610 requires a significant amount of additional analysis in the WSA when assessing the reliability of groundwater as a water supply. (Refer to Cal. Water Code Section 10910(£)(1)-(5).) The key provision is set forth in subsection (f)(5), which requires the WSA to provide: "An analysis of the sufficiency of the groundwater from the basin or basins from which the proposed project will be supplied to meet the projected water demand associated with the proposed project." (Emphasis added.) The reason for ,this required analysis derives from the nature of groundwater rights in California. "In California, there is no mandatory State groundwater management statute." (Groundwater Management in California, Department of Water Resources ("DWR") (1999), p. 3.)3 Further, "overlying property rights allow anyone in California to build a well and extract their correlative share of groundwater, which is not defined until a basin is adjudicated." (Id.) I Given this lack of a State regulatory structure, disputes concerning groundwater rights are resolved by the courts. (Id., p. IX.) Such proceedings are known ` A copy of the portion of the Grand Jury's report concerning water resources is provided at Exh. A to O.W.L.'s separate submittal of documents into the administrative record. A copy of this DWR document is provided at Exh. B to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 570302.1 ' WMON BENSHOOF Roaiuwr RuBALcAVA MncCusH Arroiwns AT LAw Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 4 as "adjudications." Adjudications are triggered when a groundwater basin is in a condition of "overdraft." According to DWR, "Groundwater overdraft is defined as the condition of a groundwater basin or subbasin in which the amount of water withdrawn by pumping exceeds the amount of water that recharges the basin over a period of years, during which the water supply conditions approximate average conditions. Overdraft can be characterized by groundwater levels that decline over a period of years and never fully recover, even in wet years. If overdraft continues for a number of years, significant adverse impacts may occur, including increased extraction costs, costs of well deepening or replacement, Iand subsidence, water quality degradation,. and environmental impacts."a When a groundwater basin is in an overdraft condition, courts can reduce all pumping back down to the natural recharge rate. According to the California Supreme Court, "The proper time to act in preserving the supply is when overdraft commences, and the aid of the. courts would come too late and be entirely inadequate if, as appellant seems to suggest, those who possess water rights could not commence legal proceedings until the supply was so greatly depleted that it actually became difficult or impossible ' to obtain water. Where the quantity withdrawn exceeds the average annual amount contributed by rainfall it is manifest that underground store will be gradually depleted and eventually_ exhausted, and, accordingly, in order to prevent such a catastrophe, it has been held proper to limit the total use by all consumers to an amount equal as near as may be to the average supply and to enjoin takings in such quantities or in such a manner as would destroy or endanger the underground " Refer to. p. 96 of the 2003 Update to DWR's Bulletin 118. A copy of Chapter 6 of that Update, entitled "Basic Groundwater Concepts," is provided at Exh. C to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 0 WEM-ON BENSHOOF RocHEFORT RUBALCAVA MACCUISHA"OMM AT ur 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 5 source of water." (City of Pasadena v. City of Alhambra, 33 Cal -2d 908, 929 (1 949) (emphasis added).) Further, owners of land overlying the groundwater basis may have superior rights to all other groundwater producers (such as the City). The superior groundwater rights of overlying landowners was recently confirmed by the California Supreme Court. (Refer to City of Barstow v. Mojave Water Agency, 23 Cal.4 h 1224 (2000).) In short, groundwater is not a reliable supply of water within the meaning of SB 610 if an unmanaged basin is in overdraft since, among other reasons, a court could, in an adjudication action, reduce the water purveyor's groundwater rights. For that reason, DVVR requires in its guidelines for implementation of SB 6105 that if the WSA "indicates an overdraft due to existing groundwater extraction, or projected increases in groundwater extraction, describe actions and/or program designed to eliminate the lon term overdraft condition." (DWR Guidelines, p. 17.) However, neither the City nor any other agency in Sonoma County has adopted any programs or plans to manage our groundwater basin. 2. Flaws in Groundwater Analysis (a) WSA's Failure to Calculate Recharge Rate or Safe Yield By definition, one cannot determine whether a groundwater basin is in overdraft if the recharge rate or "safe yield" of the basin_ is not determined. (2003 Update to DVVR Bulletin 118, p. 95.) .The WSA makes no attempt to calculate the recharge rate or safe yield for the Santa Rosa Plain Subbasin. For that reason alone, the WSA is legally defective. Instead of performing that calculation, the WSA simply relies on an estimate of groundwater levels. However, far more analysis is required to determine if a groundwater basin is in balance. Indeed, under DWR's guidelines for performing a "water budget" for a groundwater basin, water levels is just one of many factors that must be carefully analyzed. (2003 Update to DWR Bulletin, pp. 95-96.) Further, computer models should be used to calculate recharge rates and overdraft conditions based on all Exh. D to O. W.L.'s separate submittal. 570302.1 ® WESTON BENSHOOF ROCHUORT RUBALCAVA WCCUISH ur A OXNEYf AT UW Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 6 those factors, as recognized by DWR in a report on water resources for the very area at issue -- the City of Rohnert Park.b It is quite obvious why the WSA never attempted to calculate the recharge rate for the basin. That calculation was arrived at by the City's prior expert in 2000, and that calculation shows that the basin is in overdraft, has been in overdraft and will remain in overdraft for years to come unless the City and other agencies take action to adopt a groundwater management plan. In May 2000, the City commissioned the preparation of an EIR for its update to the General Plan.7 In that EIR, the City's expert (PES Environmental) analyzed the recharge rate for the Santa Rosa Plain Subbasin. (Refer to pp. 4-142 through 4-146 of Exh. E.) That analysis was based on a sophisticated computer model (called MODFLOW) developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). PES inputted a host of data into that computer model, and also drew upon prior studies performed for the Santa Rosa Plain Basin, including a study completed by DWR in 1982I(_d.).8 Using that model, PES examined the recharge rate for a study area larger than the area examined in the WSA. Therefore, the recharge rate for the WSA study area should be less than the rate calculated by PES. PES concluded that the natural recharge rate is 1.6 mgd or 1,792 afy. Yet the WSA predicts total groundwater pumping of 7,797 afy in the year 2025 (WSA, Table 2.3), over 4 times the recharge rate. Given that significant imbalance between annuaj recharge and annual production, PES concluded that the basin was in overdraft. (Curiously, PES was not retained to prepare the WSA.) Indeed, in its written responses to comments on the 2000 Draft E1R9, the City acknowledged that groundwater production by the City would continue to outstrip natural recharge until the City receives Refer to Meeting Water Demands in the City of Rohnert Park' (1979), a copy of which is provided at Exh. W to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. ` That EIR is Exh. E to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. The City's General Plan of 2000 is at Exh. F. 8 A copy of that DWR study is provided at Exh. X to OW L's separate submittal. 9 Copies of the relevant portions of those written responses to comments are provided at Exh. F- I of O. W.L.'s separate submittal. ® WESroN BENSHOOF RoctiuoRr RuBALcAVA MACCu1SM u, •rrou+m nr uw 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 7 its full allotment of SCWA water. (Exh. F-1, pp. 2-109; 2-118.)10 Yet, as detailed later in this comment letter, the City cannot plan on receiving that additional SCWA water, as confirmed by SCWA's General Manager. Consequently, the basin will remain in a continuing state of overdraft Yet, the WSA contains no discussion of the PES analysis of overdraft, let alone an analysis of whether the PES conclusions are still valid or invalid. That failure to address the City's own expert's conclusion on the basin's natural recharge rate renders the WSA legally infirm since, among other reasons, it does not satisfy the substantial evidence test under SB 610. (b) The WSA's Discussion of "Stabilized" Groundwater Levels Is Misleading In PES' analysis of 2000, it concluded that "observed groundwater levels from 1970 to 1999 indicate the decline of groundwater levels ranges from approximately 35 feet in the northwest perimeter of the proposed Urban Growth Boundary, to approximately 100 to 150 feet along the eastern boundary." (Exh. E, p. 4-146.) Yet, the WSA reaches the opposite conclusion, at least for the period since 1990. While the WSA recognizes a decline in groundwater levels from 1982 to 1990 (p. 2-13), it concludes that groundwater levels have "stabilized" from 1990 to the present (pp. 2-13; 2-14). However, the WSA ignores two key factors. First, years of record rainfall occurred during the 1990s.11 Yet, groundwater levels did not recover to the levels of 1982 when levels began to decline. 'If the basin is not in overdraft, then wet water years should cause groundwater levels to recover. If levels do not recover, then the basin is likely in overdraft (2003 Update to DWR Bulletin, p. 96).. Indeed, DWR cautioned against drawing any conclusion that groundwater levels have stabilized based on rainfall during wet years, including such a cautionary directive in DWR's study of the Rohnert Park area, particularly in light of declining groundwater levels in the late 1970s in the City. (Exh. X, p. 7.) 10 Indeed, these responses further acknowledge that the rate of cumulative pumping in the area by all entities will exacerbate the rate of overdraft. (Exh. F-1, pp. 2-333-34.) 11 Refer to Figure 2 of a report prepared by Todd Engineering for the proposed Canon Manor project, a copy of which is provided at Exh. G to O.W.L.'s separate submittal - 0 570302.1 WESTON BENSHOOF ROCHEFORT RuoacAVA MACCum t�v AM -DI Al - Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 8 Second, the City installed a number of new production wells to the outer edges of its boundaries over the course of the study period. By decreasing the pumping from the wells at the center of the City (refer to WSA, Figures 10, 14) and increasing the pumping at the outer edges, the overall "cone of depression" has expanded out and groundwater levels may appear to have "stabilized" ,at select locations and times. Yet, the fundamental fact remains — overall groundwater production from the basin is substantially higher than the rate of recharge, and the basin is in overdraft. Indeed, one is hard pressed to truthfully claim that groundwater levels have stabilized for the long term when DWR concluded in 1982 that the basin was then in balance (Exh. X, p. 29), but overall groundwater pumping has significantly increased over the past 20 years (and will continue to increase per the projections in the WSA) and recharge has remained constant since no artificial recharge program has been instituted. (c) The WSA Fails To Analyze The Sufficiency Of The Groundwater Supply During Dry Years SB 610 expressly requires an analysis of all- sources of water during single and multiple dry years. The WSA fails to provide that analysis with respect to groundwater. Therefore, there is no analysis of the effect of varying climatic conditions on this important local water supply over the next 20 years as required by SB 610. Instead, the WSA inexplicably assumes that a constant amount of groundwater will be available throughout the 20 -year period required by SB 610.12 That omission alone constitutes a legal defect in the WSA. (d) The WSA Fails. To Account For Increased Groundwater Pumping Due To The Casino Project And Other Significant Pumpine In The Basin In October 14, 2003, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)13 with the Graton Rancheria tribe for the development of a casino just outside the City's limits, but inside the subject study area in the Santa Rosa Plain Basin. Yet, the WSA does not account for that proj'ect's increased pumping from the 12 That amount corresponds to the maximum amount of groundwater production set forth in a Stipulated Judgment dated September 2002, a copy of which is provided at Exh. H of O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 13 Exh. I to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 11 WESTON BENSHOOF RoCHEFou RuBAtcAVA MAcUmH «. ATFC�SAT "W 5703021 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 9 groundwater basin. Estimates of such increased groundwater pumping range from 75 to 100 afy.. (Exh. G, p. 45.) Such pumping will only add to the worsening overdraft condition in the basin. Furthermore, the WSA only accounts for pumping in the subject study area, which represents only a portion of the overall Santa Rosa 'Plain Basin. The Basin itself covers a much broader area (refer to Exh. X), with significant pumping 'that is not examined in the WSA. For example, SCWA installed three so-called "emergency" wells in the Basin a number of years ago. Despite the "emergency" label placed on these wells, SCWA has almost continuously pumped groundwater from these wells -- and at an alarmingly increasing rate. For example, from 1998 to 2002, SCWA increased its groundwater pumping from 1,879 afy to. 4,087 afy from those three wells. 14 Such dramatically increased pumping from other parts of the basin only adds to the likelihood that this entire basin will find its way to a judicial adjudication and face the prospect of all users' water rights being reduced by a court. (e) The WSA Fails To Account For Reduced Groundwater Recharge Due To Development Of Existing Recharge Lands. -� The next flaw in the WSA's groundwater analysis arises from its failure to accurately account for reduced recharge of the groundwater basin due to future development of open space that now provides for percolation of rainfall to the groundwater basin. This failure is seen in two aspects of the. WSA. First, the WSA concedes that the proposed development project will "overlie approximately 60 acres of the recharge/potential recharge areas." (WSA, p. 2-15.) Yet, the WSA performs no quantification of the reduction in the annual recharge that will result from that new development. Second, the proposed development ,areas encompass large swaths of area designated as "slow recharge areas" (WSA,. p. 2-15). (Compare Figure 8 in Exh. G to Figure 1 in the WSA; see also the location of the recharge areas previously designated on DWR and Sonoma County maps; refer to Exhs. F and X.) Although those areas are designated as "slow" recharge areas, the rate of recharge is still significant, specifically, more than one-half inch per hour or twelve inches during a 24-hour storm (WSA, p. 2- 14 Refer to Exh. Y_to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. In WES7o)q BENsNooF RocHEFoKr RuBALCINA MACCUISH «. 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 10 15). Loss of that area of recharge is quite significant given the substantial area of proposed development. The WSA's failure to calculate that loss is legally fatal. (f) Inflow From The Neighboring Basin Is Another Indicator of Overdraft Yet another indicia of overdraft is the reversal of groundwater flow between the Santa Rosa Plain Subbasin and surrounding areas. For example, the Todd Report states that the significant, long-term pumping of groundwater by the City has caused the capture of groundwater from surrounding watersheds, which is a clear indicator that the subject study area has not reached its own independent water balance. (Exh. G, pp. 36-37.) Water wars between competing jurisdictions in adjacent groundwater basins is a recipe for a court adjudication -- and a reduction in all users' water rights. B. Surface Water Supply From SCWA 1. SCWA's Existing Water Supply Contracts The City is one of eight entities (the "Contractors") that contract with SCWA to receive surface water from -the Russian River. The governing contract binding all those entities is the Eleventh Amended Agreement For Water Supply.15 Under that contract, the City's maximum entitlement to SCWA water is 7,500 afy. However, SCWA's existing water delivery system and related infrastructure is not capable of delivering that maximum entitlement to the City. As SCWA has stated in its Urban Water Management Plan, until new infrastructure is built, "deliveries by the Agency to its water contractors will be limited to the capacity of the transmission system:' (Executive Summary, Sonoma County Water Agency Urban Water Management Plan 2000, p. 3.)16 Accordingly, SCWA and the Contractors entered into the Memorandum' of Understanding Regarding Water Transmission System Capacity Allocation During 15 Exh. J to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 16 Copies of the Executive Summary ary and the iJWMP itself are provided at Exh. K to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. WEmN BENsHOOF Roaiww Ruui.cAvA iV cCuISH «P N TDWM.Tl w 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin; et al. November 19, 2004 Page 11 Temporary Impairment.'? That MOU effectively limits the City's maximum entitlement of SCWA water to 6,476 afy (WSA, p. ES -3). 2. The Eel River Decision SCWA has proposed a project (commonly called the "WSTSP") that would increase the delivery capacity of its system and increase its diversion of water from the Russian River. However, in May 2003, an appellate court invalidated the EIR prepared by SCWA for its project.'a In that decision, the Court of Appeal held that SCWA's EIR failed to analyze the possibility that PG&E may divert less water from the Eel River to the Russian River due to PG&E's proposed operational change at its hydroelectric facility. If PG&E- diverts less water from the Eel River, then less water is diverted to the Russian River, and.there is less water for SCWA to take from the Russian River. The Eel River decision led the General Manager of SCWA to issue a letter dated August 11, 2003 to all Contractors.19 In that letter, the General Manager stated, "The Agency's Water Supply and Transmission System Project ("WSTSP") . had contemplated an increase in diversions and rediversions to 101,000 afy. However, with: the Court of Appeal decision in Friends of the Eel River, litigation, the Agency cannot implement the WSTSP at this time. Thus; it is inappropriate for water suppliers relying on water diverted under the Agency's water rights to anticipate water deliveries based upon diversions of 101.000 afy or to rely on the delivery estimates in the Agency's Urban Water Management Plan 2000...." (Emphasis added.) 77 Exh. L to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 1$ A co of that court decision is copy provided at Exh. M to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 19 A copy of that Ietter is provided at Exh. N to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. ® WESTON BENSHOOF RocHEFoPT RuBALcAva MACCUSH «. AnOMM♦ "W 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 12 3. Future Developments Concerning the Russian River Three key developments loom for the Russian River, which could dramatically decrease the amount of water available to SCWA. First, the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) recently approved PG&E's request to divert 15% less water from the Eel River. 20 Various parties have filed lawsuits challenging FERC's decision, including one lawsuit seeking a greater reduction in diversions from the Eel River.21 Therefore,. the amount of reduced flow from the Eel River to the Russian River is still unknown. Second, the State Water Resource Control Board ("SWRCB") recently approved reductions from Lake Mendocino to the Russian River in July 2004. That reduction was necessitated by the need to "slow down" the flow of water through the River to protect the fish. That reduction. in flow, however, significantly reduces the amount of Russian River water available for human consumption. To quote one director of SCWA, "It's quite a balancing act the water agency is walking through."22 Finally, the regulated flows for the Russian River are also being scrutinized by various federal and state agencies involved in a "Section 7" consultation process. Under that process, a variety of biological issues are examined and a `Biological Assessment" must be produced, which may tape years to complete. 4. The Flaws In WSA's Analysis Of Surface Water Supaly From SCWA (a) No Discussion of Potential Effects of Regulatory and Legal Developments Concerning the Russian River Despite this wealth of facts casting doubt on the likely availability of the additional water that SCWA seeks through its WSTSP, the WSA still presents a "scenario" where the City secures its share of that additional SCWA water. However, the WSA woefully fails to provide the type of information required by SB 610 for future 20 FERC's decision is provided at Exh. O to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 21 A copy of that complaint is provided at Exh. P to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 22 Copies of the relevant newspaper articles concerning this matter are provided at Exh. Q to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. ® WESTON BENSHoor RocHeron RUBALCAVA MACCUISH up AnORNM AT LAW 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 13 water supplies. (Refer to Cal. Water Code Sections 10910-10911.) Indeed, in light of the directive to all Contractors by the General Manager of SCWA to not rely on this additional SCWA water, no weight can be accorded to this wishful scenario in the WSA. In addition to that unrealistic scenario, the WSA also states that it has sufficient water supplies even if SCWA never builds its WSTSP to increase its system capacity and Russian River diversions. However, there is little to no discussion of the effects of the appellate court decision, the FERC decision, the ongoing Section 7 process, or the SWRCB decision on SCWA's supply of Russian River water. The WSA never confronts the potential for all these regulatory and legal developments concerning the Russian River to decrease SCWA's existing Russian River water supply. That omission represents yet another legal flaw in the WSA. (b) The WSA Underestimates The Amount Of SCWA Water The City Needs Even assuming, for argument's sake, that SCWA's existing Russian River water supply is reliable, the WSA's analysis of the City's supply of SCWA water still contains .a critical contradiction. The WSA states that the City's overall supplies are adequate with a maximum amount of 6,476 afy of SCWA water (WSA, Table ES -8). Yet, only seven months prior, the City told SCWA that it will need 6,926 afy of SCWA, 450 afy more SCWA water than reported in the WSA.23 Indeed, the City further states in that earlier letter to SCWA that: "It is important to note that, per your request, the water use identified in this letter does not include full build -out of the Rohnert Park General Plan. At general plan build -out. Rohnert Park anticipates using at least the 7,500 acre-feet it is currently entitled to under the 11 a' Amended Agreement for Water Supply." (Emphasis added.) C. Recycled Water Supply The WSA projects that an additional 300 afy of recycled water will be available to the City due to a planned expansion of the recycled water system. (WSA, p. 2-5.) Such future water supplies can be considered reliable under SB 610 only if certain information is provided in the WSA. (Refer to Cal. Water Code Section 10911). The 23 A copy of that letter is provided at Exh. R to O. W.L.'s separate submittal. ® WESTON BENSHOOF RoaFiuow RIIDALCAVA MACCUISH «. Ar MM. "W 5703021 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 14 information required by the statute includes the costs of securing the future water supply, all permits needed for the supply, and estimated timeframes. None of that information is provided in the WSA. II. FLAWS IN ANALYSIS OF WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS A. Current Water Demands In connection with the preparation of its 2000 update to the General Plan, the City calculated the number of dwelling units in the City. As of that date, 15,540 dwelling units existed.24 As of the same date, the City's water demand totaled 8,667 afy, consisting of 4,692.8 afy in groundwater, 3001.6 afy in SCWA water, and 973 afy in recycled water. (Refer to Exh. E, p. 4-13625; Exh. G, p. 37.) Yet, just four years later, the City's overall demand decreased to 7,753 afy (WSA, Table 3-2), while the number of dwelling units increased to 16,566 (WSA, Table 3-1). No explanation for this Herculean feat of reducing water demand by 10% while increasing the number of dwelling units by 6% is provided in the WSA. This issue is critical since the City's current water usage forms the baseline for calculating all future water demands (WSA, p. 3-2). This failure to provide information concerning the City's historical water demands over the past few years is glaring in light of DWR's Guidelines for implementing SB 610. In those Guidelines, DWR states that the WSA's discussion of the water demand for existing uses should provide historic usage data as well as more recent water usage data. (Refer to pp. 23-25 of Exh. D to O.W.L.'s separate submittal.) B. The City's Assumed Reductions In Future Water Consumption Is Fliahly Conclusory The City's 10% reduction in water demand since 2000 also casts doubt on the City's ability to achieve its assumed reductions in future water consumption. The WSA assumes that the City will achieve an additional 10% reduction in water demand during the ensuring twenty years (WSA, pp. 3-3 to 3-4). While O.W.L. applauds all 24 Refer to p. 2-26 of Exh. F to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 25 Note that 1 mgd of water ("mgd" is million gallons per day) is equivalent to 1,120 acre feet of water per day. ® WwroN BENsHoor RocriEron RumLcAVA MncCuisH An .T — 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 15 water conservation efforts, the WSA provides insufficient information to allow the public to assess the City's proposed water conservation efforts. Such information is critical to the viability of the sufficiency analysis in the WSA since the City is representing that it has already achieved a 10% reduction in water demand since 2000, that it will achieve an additional 10% reduction throughout the 20-year_buildout period, and that it will achieve an additional 30% reduction during multiple dry years. 26 C. Estimated Number Of Future Dwelling Units May Be Inconsistent With Scone Of Pending Development Projects The WSA projects a total of 19,704 dwelling units as of 2015, which represents an increase of 3,138 units from existing conditions. (WSA, Table 3-1.) The WSA further states that all the proposed development projects identified in Section 1.3 of the WSA will be completed by the year 2015. (WSA, p. 3-1.) Yet, when one adds the total number of units described in the Notices of Preparation for the four residential projects27, the total number of new dwelling units -- just for those four projects =- will be 3,667. The WSA provides no explanation for that discrepancy. 111. CONCLUSION O.W.L.'s intent in pointing out all these deficiencies in the .WSA is not to block future growth as part of an anti -growth crusade. Instead, O.W.L.'s goal is to secure the adoption of the necessary plan to manage our water resources in a sustainable fashion for the long term. That plan must be developed before new development projects are approved, or otherwise. water planning becomes a hollow exercise. Providing "reliable" water supplies before approving -land use projects is the essence of SB 610. (Refer to the Legislative Intent section of SB 610.)28 Here, it would simply be irresponsible to defer the formulation and adoption a groundwater management plan given the vast amount of information that demonstrates the serious problem looming over the local water supplies. 26 Note that DWR's guidelines do not permit the use of a 50% reduction in water demand for long-term planning under SB 6.10. and 221. (Refer to p. 73 of Exh. D to O.W.L.'s separate submittal.) 27 Copies of those NOPs are provided at Exh. S to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 2a A copy of that portion of SB 610 is provided at Exh. T to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. WESTON BENSHOOF ROCHEFogr Rumu_AyA MACCUISH .�. NrowFn w1 iww 570302.1 Honorable Mayor Greg Nordin, et al. November 19, 2004 Page 16 Numerous other jurisdictions throughout California have adopted groundwater management plans and ordinances.29 In fact, the California Legislature enacted a statute over ten years ago (AB 3030) that provides the tools to local agencies to manage groundwater resources. O.W.L. urges the City to take a leadership role in the effort to formulate and implement such a :management plan. To do' so, careful consideration must be given to all factors. Such a comprehensive approach was recently embraced by the federal government in its decision to evaluate the many reports and documents on this topic in its assessment of the potential water impacts of the proposed Indian casino. 30 O.W.L. urges the -City to.follow a similar course of action. For all these reasons, O.W.L. urges the City to not adopt the WSA. Very truly yours, Edward J. Casey WESTON BENSHOOF ROCHEFORT RUBALCAVA & MacCUISH LLP EJC/ysr as All the relevant documents on the efforts of these other jurisdictions are included at Exh. U to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 30 Those relevant documents are attached as Each. V to O.W.L.'s separate submittal. 11 WESTON BFNSHOOF RocHeFoxr RLMALC"A McCC� .� ATIOYNBii AT UW 570302.1 Separate Submittal in Support of The O.W.L. Foundation's November 19, 2004 Comments to the City of Rohnert Park's Draft Water Supply Assessment Index of Exhibits Attached to O.W.L.'s November 19, 2004 Comment Letter Tab Description A. Excerpts from July 1, 2004 Grand Jury Report recommending City to adopt groundwater management plan B. Groundwater Management in California, Department of Water Resources (1999) C. Bulletin 118 - 2003 Update, Chapter .6, Basic Groundwater Concepts, Department of Water Resources (2003) D. Guidebook for Implementation of Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 of 2001, Department of Water Resources (October 8, 2003) E. Rohnert Park General Plan Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (May 2000) F. Rohnert Park.2000 General Plan F-1. Excerpts from Rohnert Park's Responses to Comments for 2000 Draft EIR G. June 2004 Groundwater Study by Todd Engineers, excerpted from Canon Manor West, Draft EIR, Volume II, Appendix F H. September 2002 Stipulated Judgment (South County Resource Preservation Committee and John F. King v. City ofRohnert Park Sonoma County Superior Court, Case No. 224976) October 14, 2003 Memorandum of Understanding between Graton Rancheria and City of Rohnert Park J. Eleventh Amended Agreement for Water Supply K. February 20, 2001 Executive Summary; Sonoma County Water Agency Urban Water Management Plan 2000 L. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Water Transmission System Capacity Allocation During Temporary Impairment between Sonoma County Water Agency and the Contractors (Effective March 1, 2001) M_ Friends of the Eel River, et al., v. Sonoma County Water Agency (PG&E as Real Party in Interest), May 16, 2003 Order Modifying Opinion and Denying Rehearing, Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One, Case No. A098118 N. Randy Poole (Sonoma County Water Agency) August 11, 2003 letter to Contractors O. United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission June 2, 2004 Order on Rehearing and January 28, 2004 Order Amending License P. Friends of the Eel River v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission August 2, 2004 Petition for Review Q. Compilation of relevant newspaper articles R. City of Rohnert Park's March 1, 2004 letter to Sonoma County Water Agency regarding water needs S. Notices of Preparation for Proposed Residential Projects: (1) University District Specific Plan (12/1/2003); (2) Northeast Area Specific Plan (12/15/2003); (3) Southeast Specific Plan (10/29/2003) T. Excerpt from Senate Bill 610 (Legislative Intent) U. -Map Depicting Groundwater Management in California; -Index of agencies that have adopted groundwater management plans; Groundwater Management Model Ordinance; -Butte County Groundwater Management Plan; -Glenn County Ordinance 1 l 15 Regarding Groundwater Management; -Principles of Water Law & Regulation in Action: The Role of Local Regulation in Groundwater: What Are Counties Doing? -Andrew M_ Hitchings, Esq. (Fall 2003); Baldwin, et al., v. County of Tehama (1994) 31 Cal. App. 4th 166; -Tehama County Groundwater Ordinance 1617 V. Excerpts from August 2004 Graton Rancheria Casino and Hotel Project Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Report W. Meeting Water Demands in the City of Rohnert Park (1979) X. Volume 2. Santa Rosa Plain, Bulletin 118-4, Department of Water Resources (September 1982) Y. Charts Titled "Sonoma County Water Agency, Water Pumped From Agency Wells" for period 1990-2002 a November 22, 2004 Honorable Greg Nordin, Mayor Honorable Amie Spradlin, Vice -Mayor Honorable Armando Flores, Councilmember Honorable Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember Honorable Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Councilmember City of Rohnert Park clo Judy Hauff, City Clerk City Hall 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 RECEIVED N O V 2 2 2004 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Re: City of Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers: O.W.L. Foundation President, H.R. Downs Secretary, Deborah Hunt Treasurer, Heidi Dieffenbach -Carle Jane Neilson, Ph.D. Steven F. Carle, Ph.D. Bonnie Kneibler, M.D. www.owlfc)undation.net Zfems /�s-f-�d hGr�ir�, are Gwour- re-V i//ew 1'r) G"�TlG2, The O.W.L. Foundation (Open Space, Water Resources Protection, Land Use) has reviewed the City of Rohnert Park's (City) October 24, 2004 Draft Water Supply Assessment (Draft WSA). Accordingly, O.W.L. has expended considerable time and expense to compile a wealth of data that bears on the Draft WSA, and is herewith submitting select materials, to be reviewed by yourselves, City employees, its advisors, consultants, legal counsel, and the interested public. Based in part on the documents, video records and other data, that appear below, the O.W.L. Foundation challenges the conclusions reached in Rohnert Park's recent Draft Water Supply Assessment. Each of the enclosures directly bears on the Draft WSA and deserves consideration as the City contemplates its adoption. Generally, these documents include, but are not limited to: maps and diagrams; videotapes; technical studies and assessments; reports; historical and current environmental impact reports; legal briefs and court opinions; surveys; the entirety of all documents referenced therein; and other pertinent documents. In some cases, O.W.L. references a document by including a cover page or excerpts thereof, however, such reference is intended to submit the entirety of that document and make it part of the record as though fully submitted herewith. In addition, OW.L. includes by reference as though fully provided herewith all public documents that have been requested from the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati, the Sonoma State University, and the Sonoma County Water Agency, including documents still to, be provided by those responding agencies. Specifically, O.W.L. hereby submits the following materials for your review: Videotapes 1) RP City Council 11-23-99 2) Petaluma City Council 12-6-99 3) Board of Supervisors 1-00 4) RP General Plan Workshop 5-10-00 5) RP City Council 6-13-00 6) BOS Pari 16-12-01 7) BOS Part 2 6-12-01 8) RP City Council 8-6-02 9) CAC 2-20-03 City of Rohnert Park November 22, 2004 Page 2 of 8 10) CAC 3-6-03 11) CAC 3-20-03 12) CAC 4-3-03 13) RP City Council 4-8-03 14) CAC 4-21-03 15) CAC 5-1-03 16) CAC 5-15-03 17) Environmental Review Committee 7-15-03 18) Canon Manor 7-17-03 19) Sonoma/Marin Board of Supervisors 9-22-03 20) WAC 10-6-03 21) WAC 10-27-03 22) WAC 11-3-03 23) Sonoma Town Hall 1-14-04 24) BPU 1-15-04 25) Canon Manor Pump Test 2-5-04 26) Sierra Club 2-18-04 27) RP City Council 2-24-04 28) BPU 3-4-04 29) Casino Scoping 3-10-04 30) RP Planning Commission 3-25-04 31) Sebastopol Water Forum 3-30-04 32) RP Planning Commission 4-8-04 33) Bennett Valley Grange 4-21-04 34) RP City Council 4-27-04 35) RP Planning Commission 5-13-04 36) WAC 5-24-04 37) RP Planning Commission 5-27-04 38) WAC 6-27-04 39) Sierra Club 6-16-04 40) RP City Council 7-13-04 41) BOS Canon Manor EIR 7-27-04 42) BOS 8-16-04 43) WAC 8-23-04 44) GRAC 9-24-04 45) WAC 9-27-04 46) Sebastopol Eco -Faire 10-2-04 47) RP City Council 10-12-04 48) WAC 10-25-04 49) RP City Council 10-26-04 50) CAC 10-28-04 51) BOS 11-1-04 52) State Water Resources Control Board I 1-18-04 Bog 1 - Exhibit RECEIVED NOV 2 2 2004 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK A.it, 1r' 1) 2 Volume Set of Graton Ranciberia Casino and Hotel Project — Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Report & CD — August 2004 Book 1 - Exhibit # 1) Meeting: Water Demands in Rohnert Park — Cover Page 2) . Rohnert Park Draft Environmental Impact Report — Oct. 1999 - Cover Page 3) Rohnert Park Revised DEIR May 5, 2000 — Cover Page 4) Rohnert Park General Plan — Review Draft — Oct. 1999 — Cover Page 5) RP Draft Zoning Ordinance — 2002 6) 4 CD's — Incremental Recycled Water Program — Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities — DEK Master Plan, Final EIR — 2004 (In Book Pocket) 7) SCWA well data CD — Nov 11, 2004 (back pocket of book 1) City of Rohnert Park ..t November 22, 2004 ..' Page 3 of 8 8) Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District — Initial Study — June 2003 Cover Page 9) Canon Manor West Subdivision Assessment District DEIR Volume I Cover Page 10) CMW Subdivision Assessment District DEIR Volume 2 June 28, 2004 Cover Page 11) Santa Rosa Annual Pretreatment Report — 2003 Cover Page RECEIVED 12) EIR Excerpts Related To Impacts of Recycled Water Discharge March 1, 2004 Cover Page 13) Entrix — Russian River Biological Assessment — January 12, 2001 Cover Page 14) Sonoma Mountain Area Plan — Proposed Draft — August — '91 Cover Page NOV 2 2 2004 15) Urban Water Management Plan 2000 — SCWA Cover Page 16) Urban Water Management Plan — SCWA - September 1996 — Cover Page CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 17) Sonoma County General Plan — Amended March 1, 1994 — 2 pages 18) Sonoma County General Plan 2020 — CAC Overview Draft — October 28, 2004 Cover Page 19) Penngrove Spec Plan — 1984 — Cover Page 20) California's Groundwater Draft — 2003 Cover Page 21) California's Groundwater Bulletin 118 — Update 2003 22) Sonoma County Water Agency — Petaluma Presentation — Jan. 10, 2000 Cover Page 23) SCWA Preliminary Assessment — Urban Water Reuse — November 1999 Cover Page 24) Kleinfelder — Pilot Study of Groundwater Conditions —. September 27, 2003 Cover Page 25) DWR — 118 Sonoma County — Geologic & Hydrologic Data — December 1975 Cover Page 26) DWR — 118 — Evaluation of Groundwater Resources — February 1982 - Cover Page 27) DWR — 1 ] 8 — Petaluma Valley — June 1982 — Cover Page 28) DWR — 118 — Santa Rosa Plain — September 1982 — Cover Page 29) Performance Controls For Sensitive Lands — Report NOS 307, 308 Cover Page 30) Soil Survey — Sonoma CountyUSDA — May 1972 — Cover Page 31) S WRCB — Report To The Governor — March 2003 — Cover Page 32) USGS — SWRCB — Groundwater Ambient Monitoring — 1 Page 33) USGS — Framework For Groundwater Quality Monitoring - # 03-4166 1 Page 34) USGS — Photograph — Land Subsidence — San Joaquin Valley 1977 — I Page 35) SCWA — Executive Summary — February 20, 2001 — 26 Pages 36) Coastal Post — "Big Trouble Coming In Sonoma County" May 1998 —1 Page. 37) Marin Municipal Water District — Billing Flyer — Oct. 2004 2 Pages 38) Canon Manor West Assessment District — Status Report — October 2004 1 Page, 39) Sonoma County Grand Jury - Got Water? July 1, 2004 — 2 Pages 40) BOS Response To Grand Jury Report — September 21, 2004 — 3 Pages 41) DWR Questionnaire — Dated Nova 1997 — 4 Pages 42) North Marin Water District — May 20, 1992 — Agreement For Use of Surplus Entitlement — l Page 43) RP Response To Grand Jury Report — July 27, 2004 — 3 Pages 44) City of Cotati Response To Grand Jury Report — October 27, 2004 — 3 Pages 45) City of Cloverdale Response to Grand Jury Report - September 22, 2004 — 2 Pages 46) City of Cloverdale Letter — Prepared by Assistant City Engineer —.September 22, 2004 47) City of Windsor Letter —Response To Grand Jury — September 2, 2004 — 2 Pages 48) City of Sebastopol Letter — Response to Grand Jury — October 20, 2004 — 2 Pages 49) Ad Hoc Committee For Clean Water — Low Flow Petition — July 22, 2004 —1 Page 50) RP — City Ordinance No. 724 — October 12, 2004 — 5 Pages 51) RP — City Ordinance No. 723 — October 12, 2004 — 5 Pages 52) RP — City Resolution. No. 2004-284 — October 26, 2004 — 2 Pages 53) RP — Water Supply Assessment — 6 Pages 54) Computer Simulated Map Likeness of Well Survey Results Prepared by John King —1 Page 55) SCWA Restructured Agreement — 2 Pages 56) Rohnert Park —Letter To Dan Kolkey - Casino — July 15, 2004 57) Parsons Engineering WSTSP Evaluation — August 1995 3 pages 58) RP Well field Drillers Log Summaries — 2 pages 59) RP Historical Well field Information — 127 Pages 60) City of Cotati — Well field Information — 5 Pages 61) Sonoma State University — Well field Letter & Information — 103 Pages 62) SCWA -.Public Records Act Request — 84 Pages 63) "A White Paper" California Groundwater Resources — March 2003 — 25 Pages 64) SCWA — Water Supply Workshop — November 1, 2004 — 43 Pages 65) Letter — "Stand Up For California" — November 'l, 2004 — 2 Pages 66) Canon Manor West DEIR Excerpts — 16 pages City of Rohnert Park RECEIVED ���p� November 22, 2004 I !/ Page 4 of 8 67) Senate Bill 610 Analysis - 40 pages NOV 2 2 2004 68) Senate Bill 221 Analysis - 23 Pages CnY OF ROHNERT PARK Book 2 - Exhibit # 1) SCWA WAC Memo - Expected Future Water Demand - April 1, 2004 - 26 Pages 2) Attachment A - Sonoma County Water Agency Letter - August 11, 2003 - 37 Pages 3) Restructured Agreement For Water Supply - 44 Pages 4) State of California - Temporary Urgency Change - SCWA - Low Flow Russian River -11 Pages 5) Paul Stutrud - Letter - PRMD - August 13, 2004 - 1 Page 6) State Water Resources Control Board, Board Meeting, Public Hearing & Workshop - July 22, 2004 - 43 Pages 7) Parsons Engineering - Evaluation of Groundwater Supplies - August 1995 - 47 Pages 8) John King Letter - CAC - October 14, 2004 - 27 Pages 9) Steve Carle Letter - CAC - April 21, 2003 - 78 Pages 10) John King Letter - SCWA - February 27, 2003 - 3 Pages 11) Index-- John King - 4 pages 12) County of Sonoma - John King - August 24, 2001 - 2 pages 13) John King Letter - April 1, 2002 - 2 Pages. 14) SCWA Letter -,May 14, 2002 - 2 Pages 15) John King Letter - May 28, 2002 - 2 Pages 16) Santa Clara Valley Water District - Groundwater Management Plan - July 2001 - Cover Page 17) SCWA Letter - June 6, 2002 - 1 Page 18) CAC Letter - June 24, 2002 - 3 Pages 19) Sonoma LAFCO Letter - January 30, 2002 - 55 Pages 20) City of Cotati - Historical Groundwater Pumping - 3 Pages 21) SCWA - Water Allocation 1 Page 22) SCWA Letter From John King - March 24, 2002 - 2 Pages 23) SCWA Letter From John King - April 1, 2002 - 2 Pages 24) SCWA Letter - May 14, 2002 - 2 Pages 25) SCWA Letter - May 28, 2004 - 2 Pages 26) SCWA Letter - June 6, 2002 - 1 Page 27) CRWQCB Letter - March 6, 2002 - 2 Pages 28) CAC Letter - July 18, 2002 - 4 Pages 29) CAC Letter - September 22, 2002 - 5 Pages 30) January 7, 2003 - Multiple Addressee Letter - 32 Pages 31) Cooper Road & Sebastopol's Groundwater - January 2000 - 9 Pages 32) Well Survey Form - Penngrove - September 12, 2004 33) Press Democrat Article - State Blasts County Water Conservation Efforts - November 19, 2004 - 3 Pages 34) Rohnert Park - Historical Well & SCWA Water Data - 5 Pages 35) Weston Benshoof Letter - O.WI,. Foundation's Comments To Draft Water Supply Assessment - November 19, . 2004 - 21 Pages 36) Steve Carle Power Point Charts & Graphs - January 2000 - 13 Pages 37) Zander & Associates - Sebastopol Laguna Vista Project - Biological Resource Assessment - June 17, 2003 - 33 Pages 38),.State Water Resources Control Board - Workshop / Public Hearing Agenda For Sacramento - November 18, 2004 39) Photograph - Well Survey Summary Map Prepared By John King / Includes Identifying Penngrove Zip Code Area 94951 -Dated 11/17/2004 40) Water Watch in Sonoma County, League of Women Voters - October 2004 - 42 Pages 41) O.W.L. Foundation Letter - SCWA - Information Request - November 15, 2004 - 1 Page Book 3 - Exhibit # 1) CAC Letter - January 11, 2003 - 152 Pages 2) CAC Letter -January13, 2003 - 124 Pages 3) January 20, 2003 - Multiple Addressee Letter - 156 Pages 4) Water Facts Current Law - DWR - 2 Pages 5) DWR - Historical Data Map - I Page 6) SCWA Letter - April 24, 2002 - 1 Page 1J9 5,., City of Rohnert Park NZVmber22, 2004 RECEIVED Page_5 of 8 7) SCWA Letter Paul Stutrud - May 14, 2002 -I Page N 0 V 2 2 2004 8) SCWA Letter Jeremy Nichols -May 14, 2002 - 2 Pages 9) To SCWA - May 20, 2002 - 1 page 10) Rohnert Park / SCWA -October 22, 2002 - I Page CITY OF ROI INERT PARA( 11) SCWA / Rohnert Park - November 26, 2002 - 1 Page 12) College Park Mutual Water Company - January 6, 2003 - 5 Pages 13) Robert Stires Letter - January 28, 2003 -1 Page 14) Celeste Felciano Letter - February 3, 2003 - 1 Page 15) Steve Carle Letter- September 24, 2002 - 14 Pages 16) Steve Carle Letter - January 4, 2003 - 320 Pages Book 4 - Exhibit # l) Steve Carle Letter - January 7, 2003 -108 Pages 2) Steve Carle Letter - January 12, 2003 - 71 Pages 3) Steve Carle Letter - February 10, 2003 - 4 Pages 4) Engineers Report For Canon Manor -1 Page 5) Steve Carle Letter - July 10, 2003 - 2 Pages ` 6) Canon Manor Submittal To PRMD - July 14, 2003 - 19 Pages 7) Weston Benshoof Letter - July 10, 2003 - 3 Pages 8) SCWA Water Deliveries/Demands/Projections -1 Page -9) SCWA Board of Directors - May 28, 2002 - 3 Pages l 0) PRMD Letter - Steve Carle - February 10, 2003 - 4 Pages 11) Penngrove Water Company - May 14, 2002 - Mages 12) DWR & Assorted Docs - Submitted August 7, 2003 - 15 Pages 13) Rohnert Park City Council Meeting - PRMD - July 17, 2003 - General Plan - April 15, 1996 - 9 Pages 14) IRWP - Excerpts - 246 Pages 15) PRMD - Public Continent On Canon Manor West - Multiple Letters 101 Pages 16) South County Resource Preservation Committee vs. Rohnert Park - 13 Pages 17) Stipulated Judgment - Case # 224976 -11 Pages 18) Response For Groundwater Management Plan Letter - November 26, 2002 -1 Page 19) Rohnert Park Request For Groundwater Management -Plan - October 22, 2002 - 1 Page 20) O. W.L. Foundation Policy Statement on proposed casino - March 2004 -14 Pages 21) Letter from B. Kneibler M.D. to RP City Council opposed to resolution 2004-95 - April 27, 2004 - 1 Page 22) O. W.L. Foundation Special Report on the Water Resource Element - November 9, 2004 - 10 Pages. 23) Letter to C_ Nagle NEPA Coordinator from H.R. Downs - March 10; 2004 - 2 Pages 24) Letter from Ed Casey opposed to Resolution 2004-95 - April 27, 2004 - 5 Pages 25) Community Voice article "OWL has Worried Eyes on county Groundwater use .. - February 13, 2004 - 1 Page 26) Letter to C. Nagle NEPA Coordinator from P. Garcia - March 10, 2004 - 7 Pages 27) Letter to D_ Kolke [sic] from H.R. Downs February 3; 2004 -1 Page 28) Letter to Rohnert Park Planning Commission from H.R_ Downs opposedto promises made to developers before' CEQA reviews - April 8, 2004 29) RRWP newsletter - June 2004 - 4 Pages 30) Letter to D. Kolkey from C. Leivo re: casino - July 15, 2004 - 2 Pages 31) Letter to D. Kolkey frOm H.R. Downs rebutting Leivo assertions - August 6, 2004 - 2 Pages 32) Groundwater Resources Association of California -Abstract by John E. King - Published for Poster Presentation at the GRAC Conference held in Rohnert Park California on 9/23, 24/04 - 1 Page 33) Water Advisory Committee Contractor Negotiation/Regular Meeting Agenda - Monday: December 6, 2004 - 4, Pages 34) Water Advisory Committee Negotiation Meting Short minutes DRAFT - October 25, 2004 - 3 Pages. 35) Letter from Steven F. Carle, Ph.D. in opposition to Resolution 2004-95 - April 27, 2004 - 2 Pages 36) Letter of request to Linda Holzapfel, SCWA for missing data of historical water levels under "emergency" wells from 1996 to 2001 - November 22, 2004 37) Sonoma -County Water Coalition (SCWC) suggested additions (in progress) to the Sonoma County General Plan Update Water Resources Element - Fall 2004 - 29 Pages Book 5 - Exhibit # City of Rohnert Park November 22, 2004 Page 6 of 8 1) PES Letter - June 18, 2004 - 8 Pages. 2) John King Letter & Attachments - Well Monitoring Proposed Sites - December 2, 2002 - 29 Pages 3) Sonoma County Grand Jury Report - July 1, 2004 - 7 Pages 4) BOS - Response to Grand Jury Report - September 21, 2004 - 14 Pages 5) BOS - Canon Manor West Subdivision West Assessment DEIR - 3 Pages - July 27, 2004 RECEIVED 6) BOS - Casino - MOU - October 26, 2004 - 17 pages 1 V 7) Weston Benshoof / John King Letter - Regulating Groundwater - April 1, 2004 - 4 pages 8) California State Water Code - 2 Pages NOV 2 2 2004 .9) SCVWD - Groundwater Management Plan - Submitted April 2, 2003 - 76 pages 10) SCWA - Petaluma Watershed Presentation - January 10, 2000 - 21 Pages CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 11) John King Letter - PRMD - Canon Manor DEIR Questions & Comments - 180 Pages 12) PRMD - Steve Carle Letter - August 12, 2004 -36 Pages 13) County Public Works - Power Point Presentation - Todd Engineering - July 27, 2004 - 25 Pages 14) O. W.L. Foundation Letter -10 Pages - November 9, 2004 15) SCWA Letter - Russian River Diversions - August 11, 2003 - 6 Pages 16) Emissions pathways - Climate Change - Impacts on California - August 24, 2004- 6 Pages 17) AB 3030 Plans Northern Region - 12 Pages 18) Sonoma County Health Department - LUST Map -1 Page 19) Sonoma Cotunty Health Department - Water Contamination Site Map -1 page 20) Sonoma County Health Department - Water Contamination Site Photo/map -1 Page 21) ' CRWQCB - Letter - March 6 2002 - 2 Pages 22) Quaker Hill Letter - PRMD - April 30, 2004 - 16 Pages 23) Barona Casino Article - September 15, 2002 - 9 Pages 24) Barona Casino Article - March 16, 2003 - 5 Pages 25) Letter - Hesperia Casino - February 18, 2004 - 5 Pages 26) Doctrine of Reserved Water Rights - November 29, 1998 - 2 Pages 27) Mojave Basin Area Watermaster - Adjudication - January 13, 2004 - 3 Pages 28) Stand Up For California Letter - August 14, 2003 - 4 Pages 29) Barona Casino Article - July 24, 2003 - 2 Pages 30) Indian Water Rights - April 2000 - 20 Pages 31) Petition For Temporary Urgency Change in Russian River Basin - SCWA - 7 Pages 32) Sonoma LAFCO - Minutes of October 6, 2004- Water & Sewer Municipal Service Reviews - 5 pages 33) City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission Staff Report - October 26, 2002 - 8 Pages 34) Rohnert Park Letter = June 22, 2004 - Evaluation of Substitute Wells - 9 Pages 35) John King Letter / Rohnert Park - September 24, 2004 - Should be dated February 24, 2004 36) Susan Brandt Hawley (Attorney) Letter - To Rohnert Park - February 24, 2004 - 2 Pages 37) Weston Benshoof Letter - Rohnert Park - February 24, 2004 - 3 Pages 38) Weston Benshoof Letter - Rohnert Park - March 24, 2004 - 4 Pages 39) John King / Rohnert Park Letter - April 7, 2004 - 7 Pages 40) Rick Savel - Rohnert Park Letter - April 7, 2004 - 1 Page 41) Weston Benshoof / Rohnert Park Letter - April 13, 2004 - 8 Pages 42) Susan Brandt -Hawley / Rohnert Park Letter - April 27, 2004 -'3 Pages 43) O. W.L. Foundation Letter - April 27, 2004 - 1 Page 44) Weston Benshoof / Rohnert Park Letter - April 27, 2004 - 5 Pages 45) John King / Rohnert Park Letter May 13, 2004 - 9 Pages 46) John King / Rohnert Park Letter r May 26, 2004 - 24 Pages 47) John King / Peter Siggins Letter - October 20, 2004 -16 Pages 48) John King / Joe Nation (Assemblyman) - October 20, 2004 -16 Pages Book 6 - Exhibit # 1) Steve Carle Letter - June 24, 2004 - Document Request List - 3 Pages 2) Weston Benshoof Letter - Public Records Act Request - July 2, 2004 - 5 Pages 3) Rohnert Park letter to Steve Carle - November 16, 2004 - 16 Pages 4) North Mairin Water District letter - February I5, 1978 - 2 Pages 5) SCWA assorted well data and map - 4 Pages 6) SCWA memo - September 12, 1977 - 1 Page 7) North Marin Water district - August 3, 1977 - 2 Pages 8) SCWA memo emergency well operation - August 1, 1977 - 2 Pages City of Rohnert Park NZ);ember 22, 2004 Page 7 of 8 9) SCWA emergency well data —December 16, 1979 — 9 Pages RECEIVED 10) Rohnert Park letter to Codding Enterprises —February 15, 1977 — 2 Pages 11) Rohnert Park population, production, water use data —February 25, 1998 —1 Page N 0 V 2 2 2004 12) City of Rohnert Park water production report -1982 — 1 Page 13) DWR Santa Rosa Plain groundwater model — September 1987 — 5 Pages CnY OF ROHNERT PARK 14) Rohnert Park groundwater facts presentation — June 7, 2004 — 19 Pages 15) Rohnert Park General Plan Final EIR — May 1990 — 4 Pages 16) PES letter —December 21, 2001 — 11 Pages 17) O. W.L. Foundation letter to SSU public records act request — November 17, 2004 — 1 Page 18) City of Rohnert Park letter to Susan Brandt -Hawley — June 12, 2003 — 1 Page 19) Los Angles Times newspaper article — July 4, 2004 — 1 Page 20) Peter Siggins letter from Rohnert Park over Graton Rancheria — July 23, 2004 — 2 Pages 21) Daniel Kolkey letter from Rohnert Park concerning Graton Rancheria — July 14, 2004 — 2 Pages 22) SCWA letter - August 11, 2003 — 6 Pages 23) Friends of the Eel River vs. SCWA appellate court decision — May 16, 2003 — 25 Pages 24) O. W.L. Foundation Ietter — November 15, 2004 — request for information — 1 Page 25) SCWA historical pumping records for three emergency wells — 24 Pages 26) South County Resource Preservation Committee Administrative Record — August 28, 2001 — 23 Pages 27) SCWA emergency well field historical data — n/d — 2 Pages 28) Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities reclaimed waste water consumption for Rohnert Park — November i6,2004 — 4 Pages 29) Geotechnical Consultants letter to SCWA — January 19, 2000 — I Page 30) City of Santa Rosa Grand Jury Response — n/d — 3 Pages 31)' City of Petaluma Grand Jury Response — August 9, 2004 — 3 Pages 32) City of Healdsburg Grand Jury Response — July 21, 2004 — 2 Pages 33) City of Cotati records request from John King — November 16, 2004 — 1 Pages 34) James Rollin Allen master's thesis - May 2003 — 2 Pages 35) SCWA letter — April 1, 2004 — 1 Page 36) "White Paper": Managing California's Groundwater Resources — March 2003 - 26 Pages 37) Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Study n/d — 3 Pages 38) Rohnert Park well drWer's reports — "various dates - 49 Pages 39) Overdraft Conditions in California groundwater: Water Resource Center Archive - December 3, 1956 — 21 Pages 40) South County Resource Preservation Committee lawsuit settlement agreement — September 5, 2002 -15 Pages 41) Senate Bill 1938 excerpt — n/d — 8 Pages 42) California Water Code excerpt — 19 Pages 43) Rohnert Park General Plan EIR — May 2000 — 17 Pages 44) Rohnert Park historical well production reports — various dates - 77 Pages 45) PES letter — December 21, 2001 — 7 Pages 46) U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey — February 1955 — 4 Pages 47) Press Democrat article — November 7, 2004 — 5 Pages 48) Press Democrat article —"Reopening Santa Rosa Wells' — August 10, 2004 — 2 Pages 49) Implementation of SCB 610 and SB 221— September 25, 2002 — 84 Pages 50) Rohnert Park Groundwater Facts PowerPoint Presentation — April 27, 2004 — 14 Pages 51) Groundwater Management in California —1999- 40 Pages 52) DWR state questionnaire — November 14, 1997 — 2 Pages 53) Water Quantity Conversion Factor. chart — 1 Page 54) DWR Division of Planning — 2 Pages 55) Geology and Groundwater in the Santa Rosa and Petaluma Valley Areas — 1958 — I Page 56) WSTSP/SCWA Parson's Report — August 1995 — 48 Pages 57) "Where the Hell is Penngrove" Steve Carle PowerPoint presentation — 2004 — 24 Pages 58) Kansas Geological Survey "Managing Water Resources Systems: Why Safe Yield is Not Sustainable" — August 1997 — 1 Page 59) DWR Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Model — September 1987 — 38 Pages 60) Letter to Rohnert Park City Council from S. Carle Ph.D. opposing resolution 2004-92 — April 27, 2004 — 2 Pages Maps — Exhibit 4 1) City of Santa Rosa Reclamation Pipeline Index 2) Laguna Storage Ponds & Effluent Distribution Lines City of Rohnert Park November 22, 2004 Page 8 of 8 3) U.S. Postal Zip Code Map — 94951 Zip Code Boundaries 4) Petaluma River Basin Watershed Map 5) Sonoma County General Plan Land Use Zoning Map For Penngrove and Surrounding Areas — Zoning Restrictions 6) City of Rohnert Park Well field Map 7) Hydrologic Cycle Map 8) Sonoma County General Plan — Identified Regional Recharge Area Map O.W.L. recognizes that all of these materials and documents referenced herein, in full, will constitute a part of the City's administrative record regarding the Draft WSA. Sincerely, H.R Downs President The O.W.L. Foundation RECEIVED NOV 2 2. 2004 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK i Page 1 of 2 Leivo, Carl From: Mackenzie, Jake -Home Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 5:31 AM To: AAfflores@aol.com; Donley, Steve; Spradlin,.Amie; Lidster, Beth; Leivo, Carl; Bendorff, Ron; Greg Nordin; Hauff, Judy; Lipitz, Sandy; Bullard, Tom; Vidak-Martinez, Vicki Subject: Tonight's meeting-WSA NOVEMBER 22, 2004 CONTACT.- H.R. DOWNS 707-769-2008 owl@owlfoundation.net COUNCIL: MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS I I � 6t"w-! - T --T,- � O.W.L. FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE ,2401 The O. W.L. Foundation is speaking on behalf of all the citizens of Rohnert Park and those of greater Sonoma County. The City of Rohnert Park has embarked on a reckless program of expansion with scant regard to necessary supplies of clean, fresh water. The recent issuance of a Draft Water Supply Assessment (WSA) pretends to satisfy the requirements of SB 610, which requires projects of 500 houses or the equivalent to produce proof of a 20 -year supply of water. Rohnert Park's WSA fails utterly to satisfy this legal requirement. By ignoring important data and by estimating other data to favor their ends, the City of Rohnert Park has placed in jeopardy the health and safety of its residents as well as the health and safety of the overall commercial economy, The WSA suggests that water will be available from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). But SCWA has informed its contractors that less water will be available in the future, due to curtailments of Eel River diversions, a failure to build a higher -capacity plumbing system and other problems. SCWA has actually told contractors to pump more groundwater to satisfy upwards of 40% of their peak demand. 11/23/2004 Cove) y� r Page .2 of 2 Groundwater in the entire south Santa Rosa plain.is in demonstrable overdraft. The City of Rohnert Park agreed to reduce groundwater pumping and to institute a Groundwater Management Plan in a legal settlement reached with the South County Resource Preservation Committee in 2002. In July, the Sonoma County Grand Jury admonished the County and all of its Cities to implement Groundwater Management. Plans pursuant to AB 3030. Sebastopol has begun this process. But instead of managing their dwindling water supplies responsibly, the City of Rohnert Park has produced a flawed document that magically finds abundant water supplies. Rohnert Park's answer to the current overdraft crisis is to propose more demand, and to make this proposal without any groundwater management plan in place. The bouyant claims made in the WSA sink like a stone when compared with the historical record and with a host of other current studies that reveal a steadily worsening water picture. Rohnert Park's Water Supply Assessment contains no model. No disciplined scientific study, like the USGS MODFLOW or any other model, that determines the actual amount of water available. Instead, a few hydrographs serve as magical diagrams over which the soothsayers of Rohnert Park stand, muttering their wishful incantations for "more water. more water!" Unfortunately, there is no more water.. For your edification. Cheers Jake Jake and Barbara Mackenzie ...and numerous felines. 1536 Gladstone Way, Rohnert Park CA. 94928 707/584-1195 phone 707/584-2338 fax 11/23/2004 RECEIVED Page 1 of 1 NOV 2 3 2004 ,... council• .. x Lidster, Beth M;soetlaneous CRY OF ROHNERT PARR---Lommunt+r�ti�tte�-' From: annehdgins@aol.com - Agenda Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 2:45 'PM copyto: To: Admin Coey to: Subject: Groundwater Study Dear Council: It has come to our attention that'you will be making decisions tonight based on a recently released ground water study. We respectfully request that you postpone taking any action in this matter until there has been time for concerned citizens and groups to access this report Any premature action taken would, at this point, seem to be fast -tracking a very delicate and controversial issue. Proceding with .caution, and accepting input from all interested parties will prove beneficial in the long run. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Anne Hudgins Vice -Chair, Sierra Club Sonoma Group 21 11/23/2004 � � 9 Y FOR RESO. NO. aV O = 3 ► 3 Meeting Date: Department: Submitted By: (Name & Title) Submittal. Date: Agenda Title: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT November 23, 2004 Engineering Damn Jenkins PE, City Engineer November 16, 2004 . Consideration of the Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment Pubic Hearing to Receive Comments Requested Council Action: ui urr w --,m rev flims Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the City's Water Supply Assessment and consider adoption of the Water Supply Assessment. Summary: The City of Rohnert Park adopted its General Plan in July 2000. The General Plan identified six specific plan areas outside the 1999 city limits. Four of the specific plan areas are proceeding toward the release of draft environmental impact reports (EIRs). A fifth specific plan and redevelopment of the stadium lands will begin EIR preparation in the near future. Several of these projects require Water Supply Assessments per Senate Bill 610. The previously distributed Draft Water Supply Assessment is intended to meet the requirements of S136 i 0 and Rohnert Park City Council Resolution 2004-95. The stated intent of SB 6.10 is to strengthen the process by which local agencies determine the adequacy and sufficiency of current and future water supplies to meet current and future demands. The WSA r Provides information on the City's water supplies consistent with Water Code Sections 10620 et. seq. (the Urban Water Management Act) and 10910 * et. seq. (Water Supply Planning to Support Existing and Planned Future Uses); • Providesinformation on current water demands and projected water demands based on the City's General Plan and specific project proposals currently under review by the City; • Compares water supplies and water demands for the normal, single dry and multiple dry years; • Provides the data to make the sufficiency findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The WSA includes water demands that will occur as the City reaches buildout under its General Plan. Because the City uses groundwater, the WSA also considers the demands of other pumpers in the groundwater basin. Ultimately, the City Council will be asked to determine, based on the entire record, whether projected water supplies will be sufficient to satisfy the demands of proposed projects, in addition to existing and planned future uses. On October 26, 2004, the City Council viewed a presentation on the Draft Water Supply Assessment, made comments, and received comments from the public. Based-on.the comments received at the meeting, :the City's consultants prepared the attached Technical Memorandum. The Tech Memo supplements and clarifies portions of the Draft WSA. Attached is a resolution for consideration by the City Council that would adopt the Water Supply Assessment. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: O Consent Item -( Regular Time ( ).Approval ( ) Public Hearing Required ( ),Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment (Policy Determination by Council ( ) City Comments: atu City Manager's Sign re: Date: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING. WHERE:, Council Chambers at the City Offices 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California WHEN: Tuesday, November 23 2004 , at the hour of 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached. PURPOSE: To solicit input and comments to consider adoption of the City's Water Supply Assessment prepared to meet Senate Bill 610 requirements. Representatives of this proposal will be available to respond to questions. Related documents are available for review at City Hall upon request. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the November 23 2004 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. NOTE: If you challenge this matter in court; you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing .described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the. public hearing. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to: City Manager Carl Eric Leivo (707) 588-2226, &/or (Darrin Jenkins City Engineer- 588-2243)_ Carl Eric Lei vo Dated: October 29, 2004 City Manager J14-h:Notices\phnotice POST: City Hall - Department of Public Safety - Recreation Department - Library (via e-mail) E -Mail to: Bill. Allen, General Manager, Crocker Networking Solutions; Inc. for Rohnert Park Website Postings at both addresses as follows: ballen(iftrockernsi.com & sales radi ital acitic:com E -Mail to: THE. COMMUNITY VOICE Attn: Irene Hilsendager for Legals (Ph- 285-3220) E -Mail: Irene rr,thecommunityvoice com. Please publish in the November 12, 2004 edition for compliance with 10 -day public hearing notice requirement, and provide the'City Manager's Office with a confirmation of this publication. cc: City Councilmembers Thank you. City Manager Judy Hauff, City Clerk City Clerk (for future agenda item) Phone: 588-2216 Damn Jenkins, City Engineer Eydie Tacata, Administrative Assistant Toni Bertolero, Winzler & Kelly Engineers Mary Grace Pawson, Winzler & Kelly JH-M:Council Agenda Chron/102604 Public Hearing Notice RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 313 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING CITY OF RO* HNERT PARK WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, a draft Water -Supply Assessment (WSA) has been prepared to assist the City of Rohnert Park (City) in satisfying the requirements of Senate Bill 610 (SB 610) and City Resolution Number 2004-95 (The Water Policy Resolution). WHEREAS; The stated intent of SB 610 is to strengthen the process by which local. agencies determine the adequacy and sufficiency of current and future, water supplies to meet current and future demands. WHEREAS, The WSA provides information on the City's water supplies consistent with Water Code Sections 10620 et. seq. (the Urban Water Management Act) and 10910 et. .seq. (Water Supply Planning to Support Existing and .Planned Future Uses); WHEREAS, the WSA provides information on current water demands and projected water demands based on the City's General Plan and specific project proposals currently under review by the City; WHEREAS, the WSA provides the data to make the sufficiency findings required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WHEREAS, a draft WSA has been prepared and comments were received on October 26, 2004 at a public meeting and a public hearing was set for November 23, 2004 for consideration. of approval of the draft WSA; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 23, 2004 and.comments received. NOW, THEREFORE BE iT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) is hereby approved and said document is to be made available to,the public for reference at the City Library. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 23rd 'day of November, 2004. ATTEST: City Clerk Judy Hauff �t�- tion CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Gregory A. Nordin Y .V TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment PREPARED FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK NXTINZLER<S;z_KELLY C O N S U L T I N G E N G I N 'E E R S PREPARED BY: Mary Grace.Pawson, Winzler &Kelly DATE: November 23, 2004 1 JOB #: 04-205627-030 Comment Responses to Owl Foundation 1. The commenter incorrectly represents the effects of the appellate Court Decision, the Temporary Impairment MOU, the State Board's July 2004 decision and the Section 7 consultation on the Sonoma County Agency's (the Agency) existing water rights. This results in the erroneous conclusion that WSA should have anticipated a decrease in the Agency's current right of 75,000 AFY.1 Specifically: a. The Agency's existing water delivery system and related. infrastructure is limited only in its ability to deliver peak day demands. The Agency has established rights to divert and redivert 75,000 AFY per year. b. While the Eel River decision did require additional environmental analysis under CEQA for the Agency's proposal to increase its rights to divert and redivert up to 101,000 AFY of water per year, it has absolutely no bearing ,on the Agency's current rights, which were not the subject of the CEQA document reviewed by the Court. c. The State Water Board's July 2004 decision was limited to modifying the minimum in stream flow requirements outlined in the Agency's current water rights permit. The decision has no bearing on the Agency's current diversion rights d. The Section 7 consultation also affects the minimum in stream flow requirements outlined in the Agency's current water rights permit. The goal of the Section 7 consultation process is to optimize flows for fish and does nothing to change the Agency's current water rights e. There is no action pending before the State Water Resources Control Board that would in any way affect the Agency's existing rights to divert and redivert water. 1 Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava and MacCuish, Section B.1 through B.4 (a) with conclusion on p. 13. �1 Ju 16-v Technical Memorandum City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment November 23, 2004 Page 2 Conclusion. There is no evidence in the public record or provided by the commenter that the Agency's existing water rights are in jeopardy. The WSA provided an analysis of future demands assuming the current Agency supply and concluded that the supply was adequate. 2. The commenter misrepresents the City's statement of water needs from the Agency. a. The City's letter dated March 4, 2004 outlined a total Water Use of 6,926 AFY and indicated that up to 450 AFY could be served by recycled water. This puts the total demand on the Agency's potable system at 6,476 AFY as represented in the WSA (6926 total demand — 450 recycled water demand). b. In its letter, the City also took the opportunity to restate its intent to reoperate its water system, taking maximum advantage of the available Agency supply. This stated intent is consistent with commitment made by the City in Section B of the Stipulated Judgment between the South County Resource Preservation Committee and John E. King and the City of Rohnert Park, In this Section of the Settlement Agreement the City commits to "reduce to the greatest extent feasible, its reliance on groundwater pumping:..by maximizing the use of Sonoma County Water Agency water" Conclusion The WSA correctly represents the balance between potable and recycled water anticipated for serving new development. The City's letter to the Agency, stating its intent to maximize its use of available Agency supply, represents a good -faith effort to implement the commitments made in the Settlement Agreement. 3. The commenter misrepresents the availability of information on the planned recycled water supply. a. The WSA incorporates by the reference the Subregional System's Incremental Recycled Water Program Master Plan and EIR. These voluminous documents, all in the public record, contain information on the costs, permits and timelines required for implementing urban recycled water programs. Conclusion All information required by SB610 for the recycled water supply is available in the public record and .incorporated by reference in the WSA. 4. The commenter misrepresents the presentation of current and future demands and the efficacy of water conservation. Technical Memorandum City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment November 23, 2004 Page 3 a. Table 3-2 presents current City water use based on data in the public records. This current use may be less than was estimated in the General Plan based on the implementation of the City's ongoing water conservation program. The most significant development in water conservation since the adoption of the General Plan is installation of residential water meters. Water consumption in the residential class has been reduced approximately 20% since metering has been implemented. b. _ The widely respected Pacific Institute document, Waste Not Want Not documents that California Urban Water Users could reduce overall use by 34% with available water conserving technology. Given the magnitude of what is documented to be possible, a 10% reduction on the part of the City is not "Herculean". Conclusion The demand rates presented by the City are reasonable in light of recent water use data and the proven efficacy of water conservation. 5. The commenter misunderstands the Growth Management Ordinance and the way that residential development is presented in several of the planning Environmental Impact Reports. a. The WSA does not make a definitive statement about when development will'.be complete. The WSA presents an approximate estimate based on data provided by project proponents. b. The ultimate rate of construction will be governed by the City's Growth Management Ordinance which seeks to achieve an average development rate of 225 dwelling units per year. The development pattern presented in Table 3-1 of the WSA is consistent with this average. c. The fact that Notices of Preparation for various Environmental Impact Reports are not perfectly consistent with the Growth Management Ordinance is irrelevant. The City will not approve final projects that are inconsistent with the Growth Management Ordinance. Conclusion The population projections in the WSA are consistent with the Growth Management Ordinance. Any perceived inconsistencies with Notices of Preparation for planned Environmental Impact Reports will be resolved as the City implements its Growth Management Ordinance. 6. The commenter's conclusion that the City has no water management program disregards fact. a. The City has adopted a Water Policy Resolution outlining its commitment to considering water supply as part of the project approval process. In accordance Technical Memorandum City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment November 23, 2004 Page 4 with the Water Policy Resolution, a Project cannot be approved if it results in the City exceeding an average groundwater pumping rate of 2.3 mgd. b. The City is a signatory to the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Memorandum of Understanding and is actively implementing water conservation activities. c. . The City has adopted Ordinances that prohibit water waste, encourage the use of recycled water and provide for mandatory water reductions in the event of a water shortage. d. The City is participating with the Agency and USGS in a regional groundwater study. IV Technical Memorandum City of Rohnert Park Water Supply Assessment November 23, 2004 Page 4 with the Water Policy Resolution, a Project cannot be approved if it results in the City exceeding an average groundwater pumping rate of 2.3 mgd. b. The City is a signatory to the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Memorandum of Understanding and is actively implementing water conservation activities. c. . The City has adopted Ordinances that prohibit water waste, encourage the use of recycled water and provide for mandatory water reductions in the event of a water shortage. d. The City is participating with the Agency and USGS in a regional groundwater study. 11 (a3(oq Q November 23, 2004 Dr. Steven F. Carle 11001 Minnesota Ave. Penngrove, CA 94951 Honorable Greg Nordin, Mayor Honorable Arnie Spradlin, Vice -Mayor Honorable Armando Flores, Councilmember Honorable Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember Honorable Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Councilmember City of Rohnert Park City Hall 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 Re: City of Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers: Because I have expertise in groundwater hydrology, because I am a stakeholder in the local groundwater resource, and because I have studied available documentation on the local groundwater history and current conditions, I will offer the City Council some commentary on the groundwater analysis presented by the 2004 Water Supply , Assessment (WSA) for .the City of Rohnert Park as prepared by the Luhdhorff and Scalmanini consulting firm. LOCATION OF PENNGROVE Penngrove, where I live and 6 generations of my family have lived is a semi -rural community established in 1882. Penngrove is currently located by its 94951 zip code Penngrove includes the Canon Manor West and East subdivisions east of Rohnert Park. The WSA mistakenly locates Penngrove completely outside the Santa Rosa Plain subbasin. In fact, Penngrove spans two hydrolo 'calls connected groundwater basins — the Petaluma Valley and Santa Rosa Valley including the Santa Rosa Plain subbasin where Rohnert Park is located Penngrove also spans two hydrologic regions — the North Coast and SF Bay. GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT The WSA provides an incomplete story on local groundwater management. Based on DWR records, numerous public hearings, forums, and meetings, responses to Grand J climate of disinterest in groundwater management by local governmental agencies including -the City of Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County Water Agency. Currently without a groundwater management plan in place, the City and County continue to disqualify themselves from generous State funding opportunities. According to the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) "White Paper" dated March 2003 entitled "Developing, Managing, and Sustaining California's Groundwater" by Dr. T. N. Narasimhan and Vicki Kretsinger: "The Groundwater Management Act of 2002, Senate Bill 1938 (Machado), was signed in to law on September 17, 2002 and requires groundwater management plans and approval of such plans by DWR if entities are to be eligible for project funding. " Such "projects" would include water conservation, The City of Rohnert Park previously received (before passage of SB 1938) a $1.3 million grant from the State to install water meters. Rohnert Park would probably not qualify for such a grant now under the current. groundwater management legislation. In regard to groundwater management, the WSA ironically says it supports future USGS studies, which primarily focus on developing groundwater models using the USGS MODFLOW code. Meanwhile, the WSA completely ignored the detailed Rohnert Park - specific groundwater modeling study for its current General Plan EIR that used the same USGS MODFLOW code. RECHARGE The concept of recharge is explained in the GRA "White Paper" by Dr. Narasimhan and Ms. Kretsin er: Rainwater that falls on the land surface infiltrates by gravity in regions designated as. "recharge" areas and starts a journey that may last a few weeks or a few million years before it returns to the land surface. - Now imagine a heavy rainstorm for our area — say 4 inches of rain in one day. The rain is pouring. Imagine you are at a parking lot in a shopping center or industrial park. Or, imagine you are.getting out of your parked car in a new neighborhood with wide streets, big driveways, and tiny yards. In that pouring rain, you see sheets of rainwater on the surface. That rainwater runs across the rooftops, pavement, and concrete down into the storm drains. Now imagine you are driving along Petaluma Hill Road. You see the plowed fields to the west. Yet, amazingly, you don't see any rainwater puddling on the surface of those plowed fields! Where does that excess rainwater go? It percolates into the ground to become recharge as explained by GRA and as indicated by DWR and County recharge area maps. The WSA's claim that no recharge occurs in the annexation areas hinges entirely on the WSA's misinterpretation of one map based on highly simplified soil tunes The WSA ignores all other relevant County and State recharge area maps that consider other hydrogeologically important factors such as geology. The WSA also ignores the quantitative information in the legend of the soils map. The legend indicates that the soil of a "SLOW RECHARGE AREA" can accept infiltration of rainwater at a rate up to 14.4 inches ver day. This soils map does not exclude any areas from being recharge areas COil PIXYM What is overdraft? DWR explains in its Bulletin 118 Update 2003: Groundwater overdraft is defined as the condition of a groundwater basin or subbasin in which the amount of water withdrawn by pumping exceeds the amount of water that recharges the basin over a period of years. DWR continues: Overdraft can be characterized by groundwater levels that decline over a period of years and never LuLlv recover, even in wet years. DWR suggests a detailed groundwater budget as a tool to understand a basin The WSA provides no such detailed groundwater budget. The WSA provides no quantification of inflows, particularly the two largest inflows to the subbasin: ➢ Natural recharge from precipitation. ➢ Seepage from surface water channels Given that the WSA does quantify outflows, DWR suggests application of the simple budget equation INFLOWS -OUTFLOWS= {CHANGE IN STORAGE} to quantify inflows. The WSA ignores this simple approach suggested by DWR. DWR also makes this suggestion: "Although the change in storage calculation is a relatively quick and inexpensive method of observing changes in the groundwater system, the full groundwater budget is preferable. A detailed budget describes an .understanding of the physical processes affecting storage in the basin, " In regard to estimating overdraft from recharge and pumping, DWR has estimated recharge for the entire subbasin, and SCWA has provided a current estimate of groundwater pumping for the entire subbasin. In fact, the City Engineer is aware of the SCWA pumping estimates, because he has included SCWA's itemized estimate for agricultural pumping in a PowerPoint presentation to the Rohnert Park City Council. The WSA ignores the combination of readily available recharge and pumping information from the leading local and state governmental agencies, DWR and SCWA. Whv? Perhaps because this easily obtainable information directly indicates subbasin-scale overdraft. GROUNDWATER MODEL A groundwater model is, in effect, a detailed groundwater budget calculation applied to a collection of grid blocks covering the area and time span of interest. Such fine detail allows a groundwater model to capture the local variations in the groundwater budget over space and time; such as how changes in recharge and location and rate of municipal well production affect water levels within and beyond a city. Fortunately, the Rohnert Park Specific Plan EIR contains such a detailed groundwater modeling study that uses the scientifically accepted USGS MODFLOW code. Somehow, the WSA neglected to discuss or even reference the City's own groundwater modeling study that was recently completed in the year 2000. The City's EIR groundwater study discretized the subbasin into 500 -by 500 foot sub- areas to refine its groundwater budget calculations. As quoted from the EIR: "Once calibrated, the groundwater model was used to simulate groundwater elevations in response to groundwater pumping, and estimate annual average recharge rates within the model domain from 1970 through 1999." The City's own quantitative EIR modeling study had a specific objective to determine recharge: "The annual average recharge rates calculated for the model domain were used to estimate rates at which the City's municipal wellfield could be operated without adversely affecting groundwater elevations within the model domain." For clarification, the EIR model domain spans a larger portion of the Santa Rosa Plain groundwater subbasin than the WSA study area. Unlike the WSA, the EIR modeling study accounts for variations in. rainfall since 1952: "Results of modeling simulations performed for 1952 and 1970 through 1999 indicate estimated annual recharge rates within the model domain ranged from 0.66 mgd during the drought in 1.977, to 3.28 mgd during a year of above average annual precipitation in - 1983." n..1983." Thus, the EIR groundwater study, unlike the WSA, considers effects of drought on recharge and water level elevations. This detailed quantitative analysis allowed the EIR groundwater modeling study to make the' following conclusion about historical overdraft: "... the City's municipal wellfield well has exceeded the estimated average annual recharge rate (1.60 mgd)... Historical production rates from the City's municipal wellfield over the past decade (1989 through 1999), have exceeded the estimated average annual recharge rate by a range of 2.36 mgd in 1989, to 3.20 mgd in 1996. " The quantitative goundwater modeling study concludes the following about projected overdraft: "... the impact of "groundwater overdraft "from the model domain area is potentially significant during the General Plan" WATER LEVEL TRENDS In regard to water level trends, the WSA (p. 2-14) rewrites history compared to the EIR modeling study and DWR and SCWA estimates: "there is no corresponding indication ofprolonged declining groundwater elevations' elsewhere in the subbasin in any zone, e.g., there is no indication that overdraft has occurred on a subbasin scale. Locally, pumping concentrated in primarily the intermediate zone in the Rohnert Park area resulted in corresponding groundwater level declines beneath Rohnert Park However, as noted above, groundwater levels stabilized at a lower level following the initial decline. " The WSA avoids discussion of declining water levels along the eastern perimeter. in its long-term analyses of water level trends (goes back only to 1975 instead of 1952), the WSA examines only wells situated in central Rohnert Park. The WSA does not account for changes in location and pumping rate of individual production wells over time, whereas the EIR groundwater model does. In regard to water level trends outside city limits, the EIR states: `In general, observed groundwater levels from 1970 to 1999 indicate the decline of groundwater levels ranges from approximately 35 feet in the northwest perimeter of the proposed Urban Growth Boundary, to approximately 100 to 150 feet along the eastern boundary. " To the northwest of Rohnert Park, DWR well 6N/8W15J1 provides water levels dating back to 1950, prior to the existence of Rohnert Park. In 1950, the water level was within a few feet of the ground surface. Since the 1950's, the water level steadily declined to an average of about 50 feet below the ground surface between 1985 and 2003. In 2004 an approximate 10 -foot temporary rise was observed in response to Rohnert Park's unprecedented shutdown of its wellfield. This DWR hydro�raph shows that since the 1950s, water levels to the northwest of Rohnert Park are affected by City puraingand have never recovered to historic levels, even during wetyears. The WSA also cites hydrographs from SCWA wells to show no indications of overdraft outside civ limits. . Curiously, those hydrographs end in 1996, before SCWA resumed pumping of the so- called "emer encs wells.". The WSA does not analyze lona-term water level trends on the eastern perimeter of Rohnert Park. Since 1979, the City added 20 wells toward the eastern perimeter of Rohnert Park. The WSA derives its central conclusions on overdraft from 5 wells. located in central Rohnert Park drilled prior to 1979. Beyond city limits to the east in northern Penngrove the WSA ignores key water level information from a public water supply system the Penngrove Water Company A Penngroye Water Company well serves about 67 customers in Canon Manor East. Since 1951, the water level in the Penngrove Water Company Well has dropped 180 feet The County is proposing to use this Penngrove Water Company well to supply over 200 homes in northern Penngrove. The 2004 Canon Manor EIR groundwater study concludes that the combination of projected groundwater pumping and loss of recharge for a 200+ home subdivision within the Rohner' Park urban growth boundary represents significant cumulative impacts to the subbasin. Beyond city limits to the north, the WSA includes no mention of Santa Rosa's resumption of 'groundwater pumping that is projected to exceed 5 mgd before 2020 CONCLUSION The WSA contains numerous glaring mistakes in methodology, analysis, and interpretation of groundwater management status and groundwater recharge, overdraft,, and water level conditions. The WSA relies on subjective approaches that deviate from DWR guidelines and current USGS practices. The WSA selectively ignores previous quantitative groundwater models and DWR studies that indicate historical or projected overdraft conditions. The WSA's objective was obviously to re -write groundwater history to suit Rohnert Park's objective: to claim that groundwater is practically gushing out of the aquifers, and groundwater recharge is in no way impacted by future urbanization. This is what the Specific Plan developers want to hear. That is why the developers paid for a WSA. And that is why the WSA is obviously focused on suiting the developers' and the City of Rohnert Park's short-term objectives. Sincerely, Steven F. Carle, Ph. D. S(�k4u-JW 4�-, 67 n-Z�-off November 23, 2004 Dr. Steven F. Carle 11001 Minnesota Ave. Penngrove, CA 94951 Honorable Greg Nordin, Mayor Honorable Amie Spradlin, Vice -Mayor Honorable Armando Flores, Councilmember Honorable Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember Honorable Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Councilmember City of Rohnert Park City Hall 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California 94928 Re: City of Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers: Because I have expertise in groundwater hydrology, because I am a stakeholder in the local groundwater resource, and because I have studied available documentation on the local groundwater history and current conditions, I will offer the City Council some commentary on the groundwater analysis presented by the 2004 Water Supply Assessment (WSA) for the City of Rohnert Park as prepared by the LuhdhorfF and Scalmanini consulting firm. LOCATION OF PENNGROVE Penngrove, where I live and 6 generations of my family have lived, is a semi -rural community established in 1882. Pentimve is currently located by its 94951 zip code. Penngrove includes the Canon. Manor West and East subdivisions east of Rohnert Park. The WSA mistakenly locates Penngrove completely outside the Santa Rosa Plain subbasin. In fact, Penngrove spans two hydrologically connected groundwater basins the Petaluma Valley and Santa Rosa Valley including the Santa Rosa Plain-subbasin where Rohnert Park is located. Penngrove also spans two hydrologic regions — the North Coast and SF Bay. GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT The WSA provides an incomplete story on local Uoundwater management. Based on DWR records, numerous public hearings, forums, and meetings, responses to Grand Jury recommendations, and commentary from local governmental officials, there is an obvious climate of disinterest in groundwater management by local governmental agencies including the City of Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County Water Agency. Currently without a groundwater management plan in place, the City and County continue to disqualify themselves from generous State funding opportunities. According to the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) "White Paper" dated March 2003 entitled "Developing, Managing, and Sustaining California's Groundwater" by Dr. T. N. Narasimhan and Vicki Kretsinger: "The Groundwater Management Act of 2002, Senate Bill 1938 (Machado), was signed in to law on September 17, 2002 and requires groundwater management plans and approval of such plans by D" if entities are to be eligible for project funding. " Such "projects" would include water conservation, The City of Rohnert Park previously received (before passage of SB 1938) a $1.3 million grant from the State to install water meters. Rohnert Park would probably not qualify for such a grant now under the current groundwater management legislation. In regard to groundwater management, the WSA ironically says it supports future USGS studies, which primarily focus on developing groundwater models using the USGS MODFLOW code. Meanwhile, the WSA completely ignored the detailed Rohnert Park - specific groundwater modeling study for its current General Plan EIR that used the same USGS MODFLOW code. RECHARGE The concept of recharge is explained in the GRA "White Paper" by Dr. Narasimhan and Ms. Kretsinger: Rainwater that falls on the land surface infiltrates by gravity in regions designated as "recharge" areas and starts a journey that may last a few weeks or a few million years before it returns to the land surface. Now imagine a heavy rainstorm for our area — say 4 inches of rain in one day. The rain is pouring. Imagine you are at a parking lot in a shopping center or industrial park. Or, imagine you are getting out of your parked car in a new neighborhood with wide streets, big driveways, and tiny yards. In that pouring rain, you see sheets of rainwater on the surface. That rainwater runs across the rooftops, pavement, and concrete down into the storm drains. Now imagine you are driving along Petaluma Hill Road. You see the plowed fields to the west. Yet, amazingly, you don't see any rainwater puddling on the surface of those plowed fields! Where does that excess rainwater go? It percolates into the ground to become recharge as explained by GRA and as indicated by DWR and County recharge area maps. The WSA's claim that no recharge occurs in the annexation areas hinges entirely on the WSA's misinterpretation of one map based on highly simplified soil types. The WSA ignores all other relevant County and State recharge area maps that consider other hydrogeologically important factors such as geology. The WSA also ignores the quantitative information in the legend of the soils map. The legend indicates that the soil of a "SLOW RECHARGE AREA" can accept infiltration of rainwater at a rate up to 14.4 inches per day. This soils map does not exclude any areas from being recharge areas. OVERDRAFT What is overdraft? DWR explains in its Bulletin 118 Update 2003: Groundwater overdraft is defined as the condition of a groundwater basin or subbasin in which the amount of water withdrawn by pumping exceeds the amount of water that recharges the basin over a period ofyears. DWR continues: Overdraft can be characterized by groundwater levels that decline, over a period of years and never full recover, even in wet years. DWR suggests a detailed groundwater budget as a tool to understand a basin. The WSA provides no such detailed groundwater budget. The WSA provides no quantification of inflows, particularly the two largest inflows to the subbasin: ➢ Natural recharge from precipitation. ➢ Seepage from surface water channels Given that the WSA does quantify outflows, DWR suggests application of the simple budget equation INFLOWS -OUTFLOWS= (CHANGE IN STORAGE} to quantify inflows. The WSA ignores this simple approach suggested by DWR. DWR also makes this suggestion: "Although the change in storage calculation is a relatively quick and inexpensive method of observing changes in the groundwater system, the full groundwater budget is preferable. A detailed budget describes an understanding of the physical processes affecting storage in the basin, " In regard to estimating overdraft from recharge and pumping, DWR has estimated recharge for the entire subbasin, and SCWA has provided a current estimate of groundwater pumping for the entire subbasin. In fact, the City Engineer is aware of the SCWA pumping estimates, because he has included SCWA's itemized estimate for agricultural pumping in a PowerPoint presentation to the Rohnert Park City Council. The WSA ignores the combination of readily available recharge andpumping information from the leading local and state governmental agencies, DWR and SCWA. Why? Perhaps because this easily obtainable information directly indicates subbasin-scale overdraft. GROUNDWATER MODEL AAaroundwater model is, in effect, a detailed groundwater budget calculation applied to a collection of grid blocks covering the area and time span of interest. Such fine detail allows a groundwater model to capture the local variations in the. Qroundwater budget over space and time, such as how changes in recharge and location and rate of municipal well production affect water levels within and beyond a city. Fortunately, the Rohnert Park Specific Plan EIR contains such a detailed groundwater modeling study that uses the scientifically accepted USGS MODFLOW code. Somehow, the WSA neglected to discuss or even reference the City's own groundwater modeling study that was recently completed in the year 2000. The City's EIR groundwater study discretized the subbasin into 500 by 500 foot sub- areas to refine its groundwater budget calculations. As quoted from the EIR: "Once calibrated, the groundwater model was used to simulate groundwater elevations in response to groundwater pumping, and estimate annual average recharge rates within the model domain from 1970 through 1999." The City's own quantitative EIR modeling study had a specific objective to determine recharge: "The annual average recharge rates calculated for the model domain were used to estimate rates at which the City's municipal wel yiield could be operated without adversely affecting groundwater elevations within the model domain." For clarification, the EIR model domain spans a larger portion of the Santa Rosa Plain groundwater subbasin than the WSA study area. Unlike the WSA, the EIR modeling study accounts for variations in rainfall since 1952: "Results of modeling simulations performed for 1952 and 1970 through 1999 indicate estimated annual recharge rates within the model domain ranged from 0.66 mgd during the drought in 1977, to 3.28 mgd during a year of above average annual precipitation in 1983." Thus, the EIR groundwater study, unlike the WSA, considers effects of drought on recharge and water level elevations. This detailed quantitative analysis allowed the EIR groundwater modeling study to make the following conclusion about historical overdraft: "... the City's municipal wellfreld well has exceeded the estimated average annual recharge rate (1.60 mgd)... Historical production rates from the City's municipal wellfreld over the past decade (1989 through 1999), have exceeded the estimated average annual recharge rate by a range of 2.36 mgd in 1989, to 3.20 mgd in 1996 " The quantitative groundwater modeling study concludes the following about projected overdraft: "... the impact of "groundwater overdraft " from the model domain area is potentially significant during the General Plan" WATER LEVEL TRENDS In regard to water level trends, the WSA (p. 2-14) rewrites history compared to the EIR modeling study and DWR and SCWA estimates: "there is no corresponding indication ofprolonged declining groundwater elevations elsewhere in the subbasin in any zone, e.g., there is no indication that overdraft has occurred on a subbasin scale. Locally, pumping concentrated in primarily the intermediate zone in the Rohnert Park area resulted in corresponding groundwater level declines beneath Rohnert Park However, as noted above, groundwater levels stabilized at a lower level following the initial decline. " The WSA avoids discussion of declining water levels along the eastern perimeter. In its long-term analyses of water level trends (goes back only to 1975 instead of 1952), the WSA examines only wells situated in central Rohnert Park. The WSA does not account for changes in location and pumping rate of individual production wells over time, whereas the EIR groundwater model does. In regard to water level trends outside city limits, the EIR states: `In general, observed groundwater levels from 1970 to 1999 indicate the decline of groundwater levels ranges from approximately 35 feet in the northwest perimeter of the proposed Urban Growth. Boundary, to approximately 100 to 150 feet along the eastern boundary. " To the northwest of Rohnert Park, DWR well 6N/8W15J1 provides water levels dating. back to 1950, prior to the existence of Rohnert Park. In 1950, the water level was within a few feet of the ground surface. Since the 1950's, the water level steadily declined to .an average of about 50 feet below the ground surface between 1985 and 2003. In 2004 an approximate 10 -foot temporary rise was observed in response to Rohnert Park's unprecedented shutdown of its wellfield. This DWR hydrograph shows that since the 1950s, water levels to the northwest of Rohnert Park are affected by City pumping and have never recovered to historic levels, even during wet years. The WSA also cites hydrographs from SCWA wells to show no indications of overdraft outside city limits. Curiously, those hydrographs end in 1996, before SCWA resumed pumping of the so- called "emergency wells." The WSA does not analyze long-term water level trends on the eastern perimeter of Rohnert Park. Since 1979, the City added 20 wells toward the eastern perimeter of Rohnert Park. The WSA derives its central conclusions on overdraft from 5 wells located in central Rohnert Park drilled prior to 1979. Beyond city limits to the east in northern Penngrove, the WSA ignores key water level information from a public water supply system, the Penngrove Water Company A Penngrove Water Company well serves about 67 customers in Canon Manor East. Since 1951, the water level in the Penngrove Water Company Well has dropped 180 feet. The County is proposing to use this Penngrove Water Company well to supply over 200 homes in northern Penngrove. The 2004 Canon Manor EIR groundwater study concludes that the combination of projected groundwater pumping and loss of recharge for a 200+ home subdivision within the Rohnert Park urban growth boundary represents significant cumulative impacts to the subbasin. Beyond city limits to the north, the WSA includes no mention of Santa Rosa's resumption of groundwater pumpingthat hat is projected to exceed 5 mgd before 2020. CONCLUSION The WSA contains numerous glaring mistakes in methodology, analysis, and interpretation of groundwater management status and groundwater recharge, overdraft, and water level conditions. The WSA relies on subjective approaches that deviate from DWR guidelines and current USGS practices. The WSA selectively ignores previous quantitative groundwater models and DWR studies that indicate historical or projected overdraft conditions. The WSA's objective was obviously to re -write groundwater history to suit Rohnert Park's objective: to claim that groundwater is practically gushing out of the aquifers, and groundwater recharge is in no way impacted by future urbanization. This is what the Specific Plan developers want to hear. That is why the developers paid for a WSA. And that is why the WSA is obviously focused on suiting the developers' and the City of Rohnert Park's short-term objectives. Sincerely, Steven F. Carle, Ph. D. Penngrove Water Company 4984 Sonoma Highway Santa Rosa, Ca 95409 RECEIVED Darrin Jenkins, PE City Engineer NOV 2 2 2004 City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. CrFY OF ROHiNERT PARK Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Re: Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment Dear Mr. Jenkins: November 20, 2004 Thank you for the copy of the Rohnert Park Draft Water Supply Assessment, which you forwarded to the Penngrove Water Company (PWC) on November 2, 2004. We have reviewed the WSA and believe it to be generally consistent with the Canon Manor Groundwater Study dated June 2004, prepared by Todd Engineers. PWC concurs that the aquifer beneath the WSA study area appears to be a complex system. Based on data from our well in Canon Manor East, and informal observations of varying results of other wells in the surrounding area, PWC agrees with the description of multiple vertical zones in the aquifer. We are pleased to see the planned reduction of the City's annual groundwater pumpage as presented in the WSA, and anticipate corresponding recovery of groundwater levels within the study area. Sincerely Yours, Jarpes B. Downey President, PWC 1 11"t Im J, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: November 23, 2004 Department: ICity .Manager's Office .Submitted By: Carl Eric Leivo, City Manager (Name & Tide) Submittal Date: November 16, 2004 Agenda Title: City of Redding Sports Park Requested Council Action: Motion to create a Community Fields Citizen Advisory Committee. Summary: The City of Redding partnered with Big League Dreams to open the Redding Sports Park. Five individuals from Rohnert Park traveled to Redding on November 10 to tour the facility. The R.P. contingent met with Pat Kight, Member of the Redding City Council and Don Webber of Big League Dreams. County Member Kight described the Sports Park as: "A gathering place. That's what communities need." Furthermore, the Sports Park is a gathering place for adults primarily. The approximate breakdown is. 80 percent adults and 20 percent children. This would be consistent with the changing demographics and an aging population in Rohnert Park. The bread and butter of the Sports Park is local, league play. Only 10 percent of the customers are from out of the market area. The facility created a larger market for sports play than already exists. Sixty five percent of players at the Sports Park are new players. The Sports Park market area is defined as a 45 minute driving radius. There is a population of 200,000 in this area. The Rohnert Park market area might be defined as a 30 minute driving radium and have a population of 500,000. Big League Dreams is working with the City of Fairfield to develop a facility. In the Rohnert Park area, there might be 400,000 visits per year at a Big League Dreams facility. The average per capita spending is $4.80. Gross annual revenues might equal $1,920,000 given these assumptions. Assuming that visitors stay two nights, the project may generate an additional $960,000 in TOT revenues in Sonoma County. The overriding principle of the Sports Park facilities is multi -use. The facility is designed to create as many reasons for people to visit the facility as possible. The $2.2 million Indoor Field House is an example. With a changeable floor, the facility can be used for indoor roller hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, or a corporate event seating 1,100. The facility has minimal changing rooms but no lockers or showers. The first phase of the Sports Park was built on 30 acres and consists of: 0 Three replica softball fields G9 • One softball and one combination softballibaseball field • 200 fixed stadium seats per field • An All -Weather Field House • 135 seat Stadium Club (concession restaurant) • 3/4 mile jogging/walking trail 0 Eight -station batting cage • Four sand volleyball courts • Tot playground In the second phase, they will add a four field soccer complex with second concession restaurant on 20 acres. The facility has approximately 60 parking spaces per field. Of particular note, all-weather turf has been installed on several of the fields. University of Sports in Rohnert Park has installed the material on its indoor soccer court. This material allows play shortly after rain. It is porous and drains into aggregate beneath the surface and eventually the ground. The lifespan of the turf is approximately 8 years due to the effects of the sun. Redding installed state-of-the-art shielded field lighting. This lighting minimizes light bleed over onto neighboring parcels. While Redding does not include one, other Big League Dreams facilities include a skate park. Skate parks are part of the facility but outside the gate. This is done for liability purposes. The skate park is monitored but "unsupervised" to comply with recent State law regarding skate park liability. Encouraging good behavior is a relatively straight forward program. The enforcement tool is to temporarily ban an individual or team from the facility. "Getting kicked out of Big League Dreams is a big deal." The first phase of the project cost $19.1 million. Redding constructed and owns the facility. Most of the funds came from a $10,000,000 grant from the State 2000 Parks Bonds. Other sources included $3,000,000 from the redevelopment agency and funds from the Public Benefit Funds, Surplus Property Sales, the General Fund, and other City funds. The City entered into a 35 year lease agreement with Big League Dreams to operate the facility with the possibility of extensions. The City receives approximately $234,000 in lease payments per year. The City does not pay for maintenance which is estimated to be $400,000 to $500,000 per year. Approximately 50 to 55% of the gross revenue (approximately $490,000 in the first year) comes from concessions. The other major source of revenue is advertising banners. The cost for an individual banner is $3,000 per year and the total revenues generated by banners is $400,000 per year. Big League Dreams has 61 employees at the facility and labor is approximately 35 percent of costs. Ten to 20 percent of cost is in food. Other costs vary by facility and include utilities, lease payments, and equipment. Redding and Big League Dreams report that competitors basically are cities that create and operate such facilities by themselves and individual entrepreneurs with a sports background. If Rohnert Park wants to pursue such a facility, Councilmember Kight and Don Webber recommend that: • The community should create a special purpose citizens committee to formulate project proposals. • While cities a very capable of building recreation facilities, the most difficult part is operating the facility. • Cities should create a public/private partnership, utilizing the advantages of each type of organizational structure, to create a successful sports facility. • The City should issue a request for qualifications and select a private sector partner for the project. Staff concurs and recommends that the Council vote to create a Community Fields Citizens Advisory Committee. Staff recommends that the Committee include one member from the Parks and Recreation Commission and one member from the Planning Commission. The purpose of the committee would be to prepare recommendations to the Council, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Planning Commission regarding the Community Fields project. Should the Council vote to establish the committee now, staff would solicit applications from individuals and the Mayor or Council could appoint individuals to the committee in January. E UTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION: O Consent Item (O<egular Time (proval () Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended () Submitted with omment ( ) Policy Determination by Counc' ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: C Date: JH-S:Council Agenda Transmittal REDDING SPORTS PARD Lease Agreement � J The City of Redding and Big League Dreams are pleased to welcome you to the finest sports park in Northern California, and one that many say is one ofthe nicest in the nation. The City ofRedding has leveraged local and State dollars with other funds to build this 30 -acre facility, which has been a dream of this community for many years. What is Big League Dreams? Three Replica Softball Fields - Three-quarter scale editions of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, and Yankee Stadium ballparks, which include fans in the outfield and stadium seating behind home plate. Each field will have all-weather synthetic turf, which provides longer playing seasons, fewer rain outs, and a more consistent playing surface. Fields can also be used for soccer, kick ball, field hockey, and youth football. Two Additional Ball Fields - One softball and one combination softball/baseball, which are also synthetic turf. All -Weather Field House - For in-line hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and corporate events that seat over 1,100 people. Includes concessions and restrooms. This state of the art 27,000 -square -foot facility has geothermal heating and cooling for hot and cold days, and roll -up doors for mild days. Stadium Club - You can sit in the Stadium Club and watch any one, or all, of the replica fields — Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, and Yankee Stadium—while enjoying food and beverages. Also, players can come in after their game and view their game on television through a taped delay process. Other amenities: • Eight -station batting cage • Four sand volleyball courts • Tot playground Who is Big League Dreams? Big League Dreams is a company that operates recreation facilities as a concessionaire. Currently, Big League Dreams has similar projects in Cathedral City, Riverside, and Chino Hills_ Other facilities are in the planning or permitting stages in other locations in California, Texas, and Nevada. What is Unique to Redding's Big League Dreams? A fully enclosed field house with geothermal heating and cooling, concessions, and restrooms. Precast concrete replica walls to reduce maintenapce. All-weather fields to avoid rain outs and reduce maintenance. Practice field - future sixth field. State of the art field lighting. Famous baseball quotes. Three-quarter mile jogging/walking trail_ Operation Big League Dreams Redding Sports Park will be a public-private partnership between the City of Redding and Big League Dreams. The City will build and own the facility_ Big League Dreams will operate and maintain the facility through a lease. The community owns the facility. This is an ideal public-private partnership. The concept to produce a sports complex of this magnitude was recommended by a citizens' committee. The Lease Agreement with Big League Dreams is for 35 years. It is estimated that during those 35 years, the City will receive approximately $9.4 million in lease payments, or an average of $234,000 per year. In addition, over the same 35 -year period, the City is projected to save an estimated $30 million in maintenance costs, which Big League Dreams has assumed_ Project Cost and Funding The City leveraged $2.45 million out of its General Fund for this $19.1 million project. Major components ofthe total cost included $14 million for site development and utility extension, $1 million for design services, $1 million for acquisition and wetlands mitigation, and $1.3 million for off-site improvements. i \Wh. Funding is from a variety of sources. Over one-half of the project's cost, $10,000,000, was paid by a grant from the State of California 2000 Parks Bond. In addition, there is $3,000,000 from the Redevelopment Agency, plus smaller amounts from Public Benefit Funds, Surplus Property Sales, the General Fund, Big League Dreams, State Transportation Funds, State 2002 Park Bond, and Utility Funds. The only debt the City has on the project is the $2,450,000 it borrowed. Design Team Purkiss Rose rsi - landscape architects and layout. Crane Architectural Group - building design. SHN Consulting Engineers - parking, grading, drainage, and utilities. What is next? The City Council has made the decision to build the soccer facility located on an adjacent 20 acres_ With the construction of Big League Dreams, the rough grading, utility extensions, storm drains, and access road have been completed for the soccer field area. What is left to construct are four all-weather synthetic turf soccer fields, a concession and restroom, parking and lighting, and landscape and walkways. Future Additions' In Big League Dreams, there is a location for a sixth softball field. Adjacent to the soccer fields is a location for a fifth soccer field. If additional property is acquired or wetlands mitigated, other facilities can be added. To the south of the project is a potential wetlands restoration area. Redding City Council Michael J. Pohlmeyer, Mayor Mary Leas Stegall, Vice Mayor Mark H. Cibula, Council Member Pat Kight, Council Member John R. Mathena, Council Member General Contractor Dale Construction of Redding, along with local subcontractors and suppliers constructed the Sports Park_ Subcontractors kcoustic Design Huber & Burton 3ecker Arena Products Muse Concrete 31aser Building Overhead Door Company cottonwood Custom Mirror & Glass Partition Specialty Company �ustom Refrigeration Phillippe Brothers Painting -ield Turf Redding Metal Crafters 7intech Precast Shasta Wood Products Sibson Heating & A/C Sport Court 4anes Floor . Stankey & Sons Fire Protection 4arbert Roofing Trinity Electric 4arris Metal Work Webb's Painting Suppliers A-1 Crane Svc. AC Powder Coating, Inc. Action Shot Crete & Concrete Aamigo Irrigation & Supply American Metals Astro Survey B&J Welding & Machine, Inc. Camellia Valley Supply Carter Fencing Chuck Wolf Sand & Gravel Cougar Concrete Pumping Crystal Creek Aggregate Curry Group, Inc. D&J Steel Daltile Dura Crane Inc. Eagle Concrete Pumping Fastenal Familian NW, Inc. Hawes Farm & Ranch Supply Hughes Redwood Co. J.F. Shea Co. J.W. Wood Co., Inc. Jewell's Concrete, Inc. Jon Hoeft Trucking Keller Supply Liddel Construction Supply Meeks Building Center Metal Siding & Roofing Northwest Lift Svc., Inc PJ's Lumber & Building Materials North Valley Distributing Platt Electric Supply, Inc. Redding Instrument Co. Shasta Steel Builders Shasta Welding,Supply Shawn Gardner Builders Strange & Son Fencing United Rentals Western Tool Supply 84 Lumber Company For more information contact: Big League Dreams 20155 Viking Way Redding CA 96003 530-223-1177 Sports Complex Committees Since 1994, three committees have worked on creating a sports park for the City. Committee members were: 1994 Committee Gary Burks Dave Jensen Tom Brower Bert Meyer Juanita Cox Gus McEntire Bill Cox John Rainey Kent Dagg Virgil Weld 1998 Committee Dave Andrade Bert Meyer Kent Dagg Chris Kempster 2001 Committee Leonard Morrow Dave Andrade Kent Dagg Jason Newham Chris Kempster Todd Royce Shelly Kibler Sonny Stupeck Underwriters for today's event: �GMAC 1 � �RealEstate WINDSOR CLUB a sa a a 4a ® Reoord Sear+dllight PLACER fi-OM• PANY -ddin �f.��� Entrance Gate Batting Cages All-weather Field House Tot Playground and Sand Volleyball Courts Stadium Club Restaurant and Major League Replica Wrigley Infield Replica Wrigley Outfield Replica Ticket Gate BAS E3I ca"A ® ® • ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ! • 0 0 0 0 0 ® 0 8S ,�► S 1 s.M ... 1�assl( December 27-29, 2004 USSSA Sanctioned July 31 st, 2005 is age cutoff date Age groups: Cathedral City: 13,14(54x80) Riverside: 9,10,11_,,12 . Entry Fee: $495.00 (4 game guarantee) . USSSA Sanction Fee: $20.00 (if not already registE ti Registration .Deadline: December 13, 2004 Team and Individual Awards for 1St & 2nd Place For more information call Cathedral City -760-324-5600 Ext 225 Riverside: 951-685-6900 Ext 22 website: www.bigleaguedreams.com -� We Guarantee To Make Your Next Company Party a `SHIT" ! ! ! Convince one company to hold their party at Big League- Dreams and receive a FREE Softball Bat! Let Big League Dreams organize your company picnic or team -building adventure. Refer a paying group event of 30 people or more to Big League Dreams and receive the bat (or a free team fee for one season)! Call Mike Doyle at 324-5600 ext. 202 for additional information. Offer expires September 30, 2004. (Please complete form on reverse side) Big League Dreams Group Business Your Name: Your Team Name: (if applicable) Your Address: City: Phone #: Email: May we use your name as a reference? Yes No Organization you would like for us to contact: Company name: Contact name: Contact's title: Phone #: Has this organization done group events in the past? Yes No Don't know Please return completed form to the Sports Office. i4 t a 7 Tk� f?tT y- 7 rI •/ � y��L �ca �ag u ca E) r4a c�aa X115 Sports Parks 3 t� i nanKsgiving ?>\ ��L16G3?3zq*r. '�"bRT.4`HL1lf Olcassid 0 t Join the Big Leagues! November 26th -28th, 2004-USSSA Sanctioned Age Groups/Locations: Cathedral City :11AAA, 12AAA, 13AAA, 14 ( 54x80) Chino Hills: 91-1, 10AAA/Major, 13 Major Riverside/Mira Loma: 11 Major, 12 Major, 14 (60x90) Teams will not be entered until Team Fee is paid in full. ntry Fee: '$495.00 SSSA Sanction Fee: $20.00 (if not registered for 2005) e istration Deadline: November, 15 2004 � 9 � � �T %S . Team and Individual Awards for 1St & 2nd . 4 Game Guarantee BIG LEAGUE DREAMS TOKEN POLICY There is a $2 token charge upon entry each day for anyone 13 years and older. Players who are 12 years and under will be charged $1. In return you will receive a token worth- $1 at our Stadium Club Restaurant. No ice chests, outside food or drinks are allowed into BIG LEAGUE DREAMS SPORTS PARK. i?n Host Hotels: Visit:WWW. bigleaguedreams.com � - For more information call: 4 FM Cathedral City: Adrian 760-324-5600 Ext 225 Chino Hills: Kevin 909-287-6900 Ext 102 x Riverside/Mira Loma: Pat 951-685-6900 Ext 22. Big League Dreams THANKSGIVING BASEBALL CLASSIC Nov 26-28, 2004 Cathedral City, CA Tournament Application CIRCLE AGE/DIVISION/LOCATION: Cathedral City 11AAA, 12AAA, 13AAA 14 (54x80) Chino Hills: 9U, 10AAA/Major, 13 Major Riverside/Mira Loma: 1lMajor 12 Major 14(60x90) 2003 USSSA SANCTION FEE $20.00 (IF NOT REGISTERED FOR 2005) TEAM CONTACT ADDRESS CITY PHONE H# E-MAIL ADDRESS 2nd CONTACT PHONE H# E-MAIL ADDRESS W# W# STATE ZIP FAX FAX i General Tournament Rules You will forfeit your tournament fee if you drop from the tournament 8 days before start of tournament_ $150.00 penalty for dropping out of tournament 15 days before start of tournament. No team will be placed on schedule until fee is paid in full. Sporting News rules shall apply, along with the USSSA Bylaws booklet. Teams will be place in divisions based on recommendation from Southern California USSSA State Director. Out of State teams must play in the Major Division unless ap- proved by the State Director. Divisions are based upon player's ages as of year 2005 league age (As of July 31 st 2005). Players may play up in age but may not play down. New season starts Labor Day . Pitching Restrictions: 8U, 9U, IOU 11 U, 12U 6 innings in a day 8 in the tournament. 13U,14U-7 innings in a day and 10 in the entire tournament. Teams may elect to bat 9 players and/or bat 10 players with the 10th player being an EH. Length of Games: 7,8 play 6 innings with no new inning after 1:30. 9, 10,11, 12 year old divisions will play 6 innings with no new inning after 1:45,13 and above will play 7 inning with no new inning after 2:00. Ties count in Pool Play. No time limit in Championship games only. 15 run mercy rule will be in effect after 3 innings, and 8 run mercy rule will apply in the 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old divisions after 3-1/2 innings and 4-1/2 innings in all other divisions. No Metal Cleats will be allowed in divisions 12 and below. Courtesy runners will be allowed for the pitcher or catcher at any time. The courtesy runner will be someone not currently in the game or if the teams have no players on the bench, the last out. A courtesy runner may only run one time per inning. Please be advised that not all games will be played on the stadium fields. We hereby acknowledge the Big League Dreams Token Policy. I understand conditions as set by Big League Dreams Please accept our application in the baseball tournament named above. SIGNED DATE Make checks payable to Big League Dreams. Send tournament applications to: Big League Dreams -33700 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Big League Dreams -16339 Firfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709 Big League Dreams -10550 Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd, Mira Loma, CA 91752 1I 1 EJ LfA ju_n D�/ i ,-r RJi I .r..✓ Sj FE AY PARK 30 Foot High "Green Monster" 275 feet down Left Field Line 310 feet in Left Center Power Alley 300 feet in Right Center Power Alley IGrLE� �`IELD "Ivy covered brick wall" 295 feet down the lines 305 feet to Center Y E ST.�DI Trademark "White Arches" 285 feet down the lines 310 feet to Center 320 feet in Left Center '�4te�come to tl�e Bim Leagues Z 33700 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA- 92234 760-324-5600 - BIG LEHGUE DRERMS For more wrormation call Sam at O'rg League yearns (160) Wt -5600 ext. 208 Big League Dreams Sports'Park Indoor Soccer Team Registration Form Registros de Equipo de Futbol Rapido SEASON/TEMPORADA: FALL TEAM NAME/NOMBRE DE EQUIPO: DIVISION: (CIRCLE ONE) MONDAY/LUNES: DIVISION 1 & 2 MEN'S (INTERMEDIATE) IRA Y 2RA DIVISION DE HOMBRES (DE INTERMEDIA) TUESDAY/MARTES: DIVISION 1 & 2 MEN'S (INTERMEDIATE) IRA Y 2 R DIVISION DE HOMBRES (DE INTERMEDIA) THURSDAY/MARTES: WOMEN'S (RECREATION) MUJERES FRIDAYMERNES: PREMIER & SPECIAL PREMIER MEN'S DIVISION PREMIERE Y PRIMERA ESPECIAL DIVISION DE HOMBRES COACH/ ENTRENADOR: ADDRESS/DIRECCION: CITY/CIUDAD: ZIP CODE/CODIGO POSTAL: HOME TEL./TEL. DE HOGAR: WORK TEL./TEL DEL TRA13AJO: STATE/ESTADO: CA Staff Use Only— Date Paid Amount Paid _ Check/Cash Staff 1 ��lo4 Mendenhall, Carol From: Leivo; Carl Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:29 AM To: Mendenhall, Carol Subject: FW: More Photos #2 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Due By: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:00 AM Flag Status: Flagged P7230014.JPG (634P7230015.JPG (707P7230016.JPG (700P7230017.JPG (705P7230018.JPG (712 KB) KB) KB) KB) KB) Hello Carol: Please print out the photos on a color printer for the Council Meeting tonight. More are coming too. Sincerely, Carl ----Original Message---- ' From: Peter Dion [mailto:peter_dion@sbcglobal.net] ' Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:31 AM To: Leivo, Carl Subject: More Photos #2 r 1 Mendenhall, Carol From: Leivo, Carl Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:30 AM To: Mendenhall, Carol Subject: FW: More Photos #3 i mf�o P7230019.3PG (671P7230020.JPG (717P7230021.JPG (709P7230022.JPG (683P7230104.JPG (703 KB) KB) KB) KB) KB) Here are some more to print. Carl ----Original Message ---- From: Peter Dion [mailto:peter_dion@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:35 AM To: Leivo, Carl Subject: More Photos #3 Mendenhall, Carol From: Leivo, Carl Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:30 AM To: Mendenhall, Carol Subject: FW: More Photos #4 P7230105.3PG (701P7230106.3PG (676P7230107.JPG (690P7230108.JPG (642P7230109.JPG (699 KB) KB) KB) KB) KB) Please print these photos too. Carl -----Original Message ----- From: Peter Dion[mailto:peter_dion@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:38 AM To: Leivo, Carl Subject: More Photos #4 Mendenhall, Carol From: Leivo, Carl Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:31 AM To: Mendenhall, Carol Subject: FW: More Photos #5 P7230110.]PG (672P7230111.JPG (703P7230112.JPG (707P7230113.]PG (709P7230114.JPG (688 KB) KB) KB) KB) KB) Peter was busy. Please print out these photos. Carl ---Original Message ----- From: Peter Dion[mailto:peter_dion@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 9:22 AM To: Leivo, Carl Subject: More Photos #5 Mendenhall, Carol From: Leivo, Carl Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:32 AM To: Mendenhall, Carol Subject: FW: More Photos #6 P7230115.JPG (704P7230116.JPG (652P7230117.JPG (701P7230118.JPG (687P7230119.JPG (686 KB) KB)KB) KB) KB) Hello: There are more photos to print. Carl ---Original Message -- From: Peter Dion[mailto:peter_dion@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday; November 15, 2004 9:25 AM To: Leivo, Carl Subject: More Photos #6 I JI