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Regular Session Minutes - October 12, 2004 |
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
October 12, 2004
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council, the Community Development Commission and
the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in
Regular Session for a regular meeting to commence at
6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Nordin presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Nordin CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores and Vidak-Martinez
(6:03 p.m.); Vice Mayor Spradlin; and
Mayor Nordin
Absent: (1) Councilmember Mackenzie (Out of town on
business)
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session:
City Manager Leivo, Interim City Attorney Whelan, Assistant
City Manager Donley, Senior Planner Bendorff, Recreation
Services Manager Miller, and Interim City Engineer Jenkins.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:00 p.m. to discuss Litigation Matters. Closed Session
ended at approximately 6:30 p.m. Mayor Nordin resumed
Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
EMERGENCY ITEM:
Mayor Nordin referred to City Manager Leivo, who reported
on a meeting yesterday regarding the California Tiger
Salamander and the proposal for a Strategy Team Report.
He recommended that the Mayor form an ad hoc committee to
meet with staff with regard to the Strategy Team Report.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, a motion to declare Council
consideration of forming an ad hoc committee with regard
to the California Tiger Salamander Strategy Team Report
an Emergency Item was APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent.
Council discussion concluded, and, upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Flores, a motion to direct the Mayor to form an ad hoc
committee for the California Tiger Salamander Strategy
Team Report, was APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent. Mayor Nordin APPOINTED Councilmembers
Mackenzie and Vidak-Martinez to the Tiger Salamander
Ad Hoc Committee. City Manager Leivo noted that staff
will meet with said Ad Hoc Committee either Thursday or
Friday of next week.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin stated that there was nothing to report for
Closed Session.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE/PRESENTATION:
Kecia Kaiser and Lora Neffson of Sonoma County Adult &
Youth Development (SCAYD) re status of the Rohnert Park
Homeless Prevention Program (HPP): Ms. Kaiser and
Ms. Neffson DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a handout regarding
the Sonoma County Community Development Commission,
Community Development Program Quarterly Status Report.
They discussed the Rohnert Park-Cotati Homeless
Prevention Program and responded to Council questions
about the threshold for low-income families, the high
demand for services in July and various aspects of
homelessness. The speakers noted that members of the
public can call 588-2885 for more information.
3. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Incorporated, by James J. Reilly III, Legislative
Representative: Mr. Reilly DISTRIBUTED copies of The
Star, and he reported on the following items: An
astronomy public view night at SSU on Friday, 664-2267
for information; Transition to year-round operations at
SSU; and debate for Rohnert Park's City Council
candidates, October 21, 7:00 p.m., at the Cooperage at
SSU.
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4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS:
1. Robert Abramson, 108 Chadwick Way, Cotati, was recognized
and, as a representative of the United Nations
Association of Sonoma County, he noted that Sunday,
October 24 is United Nations Day. He REQUESTED a
proclamation from the City as in year's past, and he
asked that the City fly the United Nations Flag, which
he SUBMITTED to the City Manager, during the week of
October 18th -24th. He discussed the U.N.'s humanitarian
work, and he DISTRIBUTED a handout for the United
Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) on Saturday,
October 30, Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Junior College,
1:00-5:35 p.m.
2. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was recognized and
thanked those who voted yes on the recall. He SUBMITTED
a letter, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES, from
Rheba Hewitt, a resident of Highland, California, who
lives on the main approach to the San Manuel Casino in
San Bernardino. Mr. Worthington summarized Ms. Hewitt's
extensive concerns about excessive traffic, the size of
the casino, the degradation of the neighborhood by casino
patrons and the number of crimes in the casino parking
lot area. He noted that it is now up to the County to
mitigate the negative impacts of the casino outside of
Rohnert Park, and he urged all citizens to become fully
informed on the true size and impact of the future
casino.
5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. Review of Draft Policy regarding Extension of City
Services to Properties Located Outside the Rohnert
Park City Limits:
a. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared opening
comments, and Senior Planner Bendorff reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report. Senior Planner
Bendorff noted a language change in the fourth
"whereas" to include reference to the Public
Resources Code Section 21065, in addition to the
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, and he responded to
Council questions/comments about Canon Manor and
Tom Roberts' respective situations, the Utility
District, and the creation of roads.
b. Public Comments: None.
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c. Resolution for Adoption:
2004-260 APPROVING A POLICY REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF
CITY SERVICES TO PROPERTIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE
ROHNERT PARK CITY LIMITS
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with
Councilmember Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and
Resolution 2004-260 was ADOPTED with a language
amendment by staff to the fourth "whereas" to include
additional reference to the Public Resources Code
Section 21065.
2. Consideration of an Outside Service Area Agreement
for property located at 4649 Dowdell Avenue:
a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to a
Council question about metering.
b. Public Comments: None.
c. Resolution for Adoption:
2004-261 APPROVING AN OUTSIDE SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4649 DOWDELL AVENUE
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Spradlin, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Resolution
2004-261 was ADOPTED.
6. DEFIBRILLATORS FOR SPORTS CENTER AND SENIOR CENTER:
Presentation by Recreation Services Manager Guy Miller:
City Manager Leivo introduced Recreation Services
Manager Miller, who reviewed the information in the
Staff Report and responded to Council comments.
7. ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM:
Consideration of establishing an Adopt-A-Park Program for
community assistance to help clean City parks:
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1. Staff Report/Presentation by Recreation Services
Manager Guy Miller: Recreation Services Manager
Miller reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Councilmember Flores suggested that one or more
organizations be allowed to adopt-a-park.
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez recommended that staff
consider a change in the name of the program out of
sensitivity for children waiting to be adopted.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004-262 ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM TO RECRUIT
AND RETAIN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE TO HELP CLEAN
VARIOUS CITY PARKS
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Resolution
2004-262 was ADOPTED.
8. RECYCLED WATER USE ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Repealing and Replacing Chapter 13.62
of the Rohnert Park Municipal code for Water Waste
Regulations:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared opening
comments, and he introduced Mary Grace Pawson from
Winzler & Kelly Engineers, who reviewed the contents
of the Staff Report and responded to a Council
comment about the focus on using reclaimed water in
residential developments.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 723 REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.62, WATER WASTE
REGULATIONS, OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(RECYCLED WATER USE)
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with
Councilmember Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and
Ordinance No. 723 was INTRODUCED.
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9. WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY PLAN ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Amending Title 13, Water and Sewers, of
the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Add Chapter 13.64 to
Establish a Water Shortage Emergency Plan:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared introductory
comments, and Toni Bertolero of Winzler & Kelly
Engineers reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments:
1. John King, Penngrove, was recognized and inquired if, in
the event the City declares an emergency such as a
drought, the language in this ordinance circumvents the
agreement/settlement between Penngrove and the City of
Rohnert Park.
3. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 724 AMENDING TITLE 13, WATER AND SEWERS, OF THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A WATER SHORTAGE
EMERGENCY PLAN
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 724
was INTRODUCED.
10. PROPOSED SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX INCREMENT SHARING
AGREEMENT:
Consideration of creating an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for this
item:
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote/Appointments by Mayor:
City Manager Leivo gave a brief oral report on the
background of this matter, noting that it would be
helpful to have meetings with members of the School
District.
Councilmembers raised no questions, and, upon MOTION by
Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spradlin, a
motion to direct the Mayor to appoint a subcommittee to
work with the School District on a tax increment
sharing agreement was APPROVED 4-0-1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent.
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Mayor Nordin APPOINTED Councilmember Flores and Vice
Mayor Spradlin to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the
Proposed School District Tax Increment Sharing Agreement.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
October 11, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez reported on the following two items:
(1) Priority of transportation funding for
Highway 12 to Steele Lane and impact of use of
GARVEE Bonds; (2) Adoption of final SCTA budget.
2. Other informational items, if any: None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of Council. No communications were discussed.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Nordin
reviewed the "Upcoming Events" document and
inquired about Council attendance.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Provided in the
agenda packet.
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. 2004-05 United Way Campaign: City Manager Leivo
commented on efforts to encourage staff to
participate. Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, in
her experience as Chairperson for the regional
United Way, discussed the funding that came into
the City based on the City employees' successful
efforts last year.
2. CDC Five-Year Implementation Plan: City Manager
Leivo reviewed the contents of the Staff Report
and responded to Council questions.
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3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Out of town: City Manager Leivo noted that he
will be attending the International City
Managers' Association Conference from Saturday,
October 16, through Wednesday, October 24. He
noted that Director Public Safety Bullard will be
in charge of the City during his absence.
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15. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nordin asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in
the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Mayor Nordin
signified removal of the following items: Resolution
2004-279 per City Manager Leivo's recommendation. City
Manager Leivo also pulled the Cash/Investments Reports.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS/DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$861,825.86
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$174,464.52
C. ACCEPTING CASH/INVESTMENTS REPORTS FOR MONTH END,
JULY 31, 2004 CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL - DEFERRED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DEFERRED
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY - DEFERRED
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004-263 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2004 AS "MAKE-ADIFFERENCE
DAY"
2004-264 COMMEMORATING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2004 AS "UNITED
NATIONS DAY"
2004-265 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23-31, 2004 AS "RED RIBBON
WEEK," DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS WEEK
2004-266 OBSERVING OCTOBER 18-24, 2004 AS "WORLD POPULATION
AWARENESS WEEK"
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2004-267 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
YOUTH SOCCER AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER,
CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002
2004-268 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
AWARDED FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA) FOR ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM 2003
2004-269 APPROVING FINAL MAP AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT, CITY CENTER TOWN
HOMES SUBDIVISION
2004-270 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS,
PHASE IV, PROJECT NO. 2004-01, TO ACEQUIA CEMENT
2004-271 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI-USE
FLOOR REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 2003-24
2004-272 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BRELJE & RACE
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR WATER OPERATIONS
ENGINEERING
2004-273 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BRELJE & RACE
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR WATER MAIN DESIGN
SERVICES
2004-274 APPROVAL OF LETTER PROPOSAL FROM BAECHTEL HUDIS,
INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF
HINEBAUGH CREEK BICYCLE BRIDGE AT COMMERCE
BOULEVARD, PROJECT NO. 2003-15
2004-275 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004-12 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE CITY DRINKING
WATER SYSTEM
2004-276 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004-20 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONDUCTING A HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL SURVEY FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION
PROJECT NO. 2003-28
2004-277 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING AND
MAILING SERVICE FOR UTILITY BILLING, ANIMAL AND
BUSINESS LICENSES
2004-278 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION
PROJECT NO. 2003-28
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2004-280 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
A.E. NELSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR COMMUNITY
CENTER TRUSS REPAIR PROJECT NO. 2000-06
2004-281 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
COMMUNITY CENTER TRUSS REPAIR PROJECT NO. 2000-06
2004-282 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF RICHARD LYLE SHOWN
REGARDING ALLEGED PERSONAL INJURY
2004-283 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF NEIL WAY REGARDING ALLEGED
AUTO DAMAGE FROM POTHOLES ON GOLF COURSE DRIVE
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Vice Mayor Spradlin, the Consent Calendar,
with the exception of Resolution No. 2004-279 and the
Cash/Investments Reports, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2004-279 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT NO. 2003-18
City Manager Leivo stated that said resolution has not
been completed at this time.
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16. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
Councilmember Flores welcomed Assistant City Manager
Donley back from his service duty.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Nordin ADJOURNED the
meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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Katy Leonard Gregory A. Nordin
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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