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Regular Session Minutes - October 26, 2004 |
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY October 26, 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: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Spradlin; and Mayor Nordin Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Leivo, Interim City Attorney Kenyon, Assistant City Manager Donley, Director Public Safety Bullard, Interim City Engineer Jenkins, Finance Director Lipitz, Senior Planner Bendorff, and Neighborhood Preservation Officer Denlis. 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 6:07 p.m. Mayor Nordin resumed Regular Session at 6:15 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Nordin indicated that Council took no action per the Closed Session. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(2 ) 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation of Certificate from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognizing Carl Eric Leivo, City of Rohnert Park, as a Patriotic Employer for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America's National Guard and Reserve Force: Mayor Nordin read the certificate, and City Manager Leivo shared brief comments regarding Assistant City Manager Donley, who recently completed his second tour of duty and nominated the City for this recognition. 2. Linda M. Long, regarding Wilfred Avenue/Golf Course Drive Interchange Project request for design change: Ms. Long DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED her comments requesting more than one design choice for the project, noting concerns about future casino traffic, and calling for proper notification of the residents and closer attention to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. 3. Seamus Seanachaoi, regarding (1) decisions for upcoming election and (2) concerns associated with recent FCC approval of Broadband over powerlines: Mr. Seanachaoi called for citizens of Rohnert Park, when they vote, to think about what will make the community work best. He also discussed the FCC's approval of Broadband over powerlines and how that will negatively impact many of our local communication networks. He urged the City to look into protecting its valued communications. 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 reported on the following two items: Thanks to Mayor Nordin and Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak-Martinez for participating in SSU's debate featuring the local candidates, and the success of the voter registration drive. 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: 1. Peter Tscherneff, Sonoma County, was recognized and shared comments regarding the upcoming State election. He also called for athletes to step forward as leaders. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(3 ) 2. Anita Felton, 1525 Mathias Place, was recognized and shared her concerns about how a proposed sports complex is being used to prey on people's love of sports to get certain candidates elected to City Council. She indicated that Mayor Nordin looks out only for certain developers, and she stated that she is voting for Councilmember Mackenzie and candidate Tim Smith as they have openly stated their campaign limits. 5. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS PRESENTATION: Consideration to authorize an informal committee of interested persons to travel to Redding, inspect the Big League Dreams facility and meet with representatives, and make a future presentation: 1. Staff Report and Video Presentation: City Manager Leivo reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and showed a seven-minute video to Council. Staff responded to Council questions/comments about the loss of Crusher Stadium, the similarity of this proposed sports complex to the library, the Community Fields as envisioned in the General Plan, the people who will comprise the informal committee and the funding for the trip to Redding, the specific lands involved in said proposal, smaller versions of Big League Dreams facilities, and the need for discussions with SSU, the County and the community. Mayor Nordin called forward members of the public interested in speaking on this issue. 1. Rick Savel, P.O. Box 227, Penngrove, was recognized and noted that the City's General Plan calls for Community Fields in that area with day and passive use. He referred to an article in today's Press Democrat about Big League Dreams, and he expressed concern with the scope of the project as described in said article. He indicated that any projects, such as the casino or Big League Dreams, which could require road openings on Petaluma Hill Road, will be an area of sensitivity. 2. Dan Hubley, 135 Alma Avenue, was recognized and expressed support for a regional sports complex. He noted that many residents support it, and he encouraged Council to move forward with the project. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(4 ) 2. Council Consideration/Action to authorize an informal committee: Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: Councilmember Mackenzie discussed the Community Fields as outlined in the General Plan, and he expressed support for sports, but noted his concern that Big League Dreams looks like a commercial development. Councilmember Vidak-Martinez asked that Council be kept abreast of matters relating to Big League Dreams, and Mayor Nordin indicated that three other organizations would like to share their ideas with the City. Upon MOTION by Council Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, a motion to establish an informal committee, as recommended by staff, to travel to Redding and to report back to Council on November 23rd regarding the meeting and Big League Dreams facility, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 6. DRAFT WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT: Receive and review the City's Draft Water Supply Assessment and consideration of setting public hearing date on November 23, 2004 to consider adoption of the Final Water Supply Assessment: 1. Staff Report: Interim City Engineer Jenkins reviewed some key points of the Draft Water Supply Assessment. Mary Grace Pawson of Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers and Vicki Kretsinger of Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE), who DISTRIBUTED her resumé, reviewed the contents of a Power Point presentation, covering matters including the purpose of said assessment, water supplies and demands of Rohnert Park, groundwater sources, Sonoma County Water Agency supply, recycled water supply and SB 610 Provisions. Said representatives responded to Council questions/comments regarding the Petaluma groundwater basin, the depth of City wells, the General Plan and the Penngrove agreement, the Temporary Impairment MOU, the use of recycled water from the Santa Rosa Treatment Plant, SSU's contract with the City per sewer service, Rohnert Park's recharge area and projected demands in terms of the casino. Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED that all councilmembers get a copy of the draft assessment. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(5 ) 2. Public Comment: 1. Van Logan, 2560 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, was recognized and stated that the Northeast property owners along with three other Specific Plan owners paid for this report. He expressed two concerns with the report: (1) There is only one reference to the casino in the report, and that could result in the need for another report and/or hold up every project in the City; (2) The Southeast Specific Plan has been singled out over the other Specific Plans to have its Draft EIR considered for certification as early as January '05. 2. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, was recognized and referred to reports which were the backbone of the City's General Plan and which indicated the water table was dropping. He shared reasons disputing the positive water supplies for Rohnert Park as outlined in the assessment, and he warned the City that the County supervisors may not accept these findings. He urged the City to comply with the provisions of the Settlement Agreement with Penngrove. 3. Rick Savel, P.O. Box 227, Penngrove, was recognized and referred Council to the Canon Manor EIR. He pointed to inconsistencies in the surface divide and the subsurface divide whereby groundwater is being redrawn into Rohnert Park. He stated that the City's studies come into direct conflict with what's coming into the County now, and he urged the City to get these studies consistent. 4. Tony Piazza, Rohnert Park, was recognized and recommended injecting a colorless dye to determine which way the groundwater is being routed. He discussed the effects of the casino on the water supply, noting that the casino will have its own processing plant and can sell the recharged water. He also expressed support for the Community Fields and suggested using recycled water for them. City Manager Leivo advised staff to respond to some of the public comments: Interim City Engineer Jenkins discussed the following matters: (1) Staff can clarify matters regarding the casino in the report; (2) Referring to the "Historical and Future Total Watershed Pumpage," he noted that a 69-percent increase is a conservative number for private and commercial; (3) Per PES and the Environmental Plan, staff had five more years of data since the General Plan, which is evidence that the data is measurable; and (4) *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(6 ) Per the County EIR for Canon Manor for adding sewer and water, he noted that Canon Manor took the most extreme approach and that their analysis is not much different than the City's. Vicki Kretsinger of LSCE discussed the following matters: (1) In reference to the PES report, LSCE staff was able to take an improved look at six cross sections across an area; and (2) Per the groundwater divide, LSCE staff used the most recent data in analyzing shell versus deeper zone data. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2004-284 SCHEDULING A TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CITY'S ADOPTION OF THE FINAL WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Vidak-Martinez requested that staff contact the Sonoma County Planning Department and the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for their comments on this Draft Water Supply Assessment so that Council may have said comments for consideration at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie additionally requested responses from the cities of Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Cotati and Petaluma, as well as from SSU and organizations in Penngrove. He also suggested that staff and consultants discuss and enter more specific references to the Canon Manor study. Councilmember Flores reiterated the need for scientific analysis, and he encouraged the City to continue to look at the use of treated water in the new Specific Plans. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2004-284 was ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Spradlin left the chambers at 8:48 p.m. 7. FINANCE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM: Consideration of Agreements for Bond and Disclosure Counsel Services and Underwriting Services: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents of the Staff Report. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(7 ) 2. Resolutions consecutively and separately for Adoption: 2004-285 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH FOR BOND AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK'S FINANCE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM and 2004-286 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STONE & YOUNGBERG FOR UNDERWRITING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK'S FINANCE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, and APPROVED 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Spradlin absent, reading was waived and Resolutions 2004-285 and 2004-286 were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY ADOPTED. Vice Mayor Spradlin returned to the chambers at 8:50 p.m. 8. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM: Staff Report/Presentation on City's existing Code Enforcement Process and Update on Public Education Campaign for Pending Nuisance Abatement Ordinance scheduled for consideration of adoption on November 9, 2004: Senior Planner Bendorff shared the contents of a slide show presentation reviewing the previous process of code enforcement. Neighborhood Preservation Officer Denlis DISTRIBUTED a brochure entitled, "Most Common Blight Violations," and she discussed the philosophy behind Neighborhood Preservation, the education component, the target neighborhoods, the duty of the Neighborhood Preservation Officer to work with staff in various departments, amendments to the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance and the enforcement process. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(8 ) Councilmember Flores expressed support for community preservation, and he SUGGESTED that the brochure be done in color. Councilmember Mackenzie inquired about the mechanism of communicating with absentee landlords, and he RECOMMENDED looking at neighborhood commissions/ councils/coalitions. Councilmember Vidak-Martinez expressed concern about the severity of some provisions of the Nuisance Abatement Code, the ability of some citizens to comply due to income or age, the focus on lower-income sections of town, and the need for an effective education program and assessment in six months. She RECOMMENDED that common sense prevail, and she REQUESTED a printed copy of the slide show presentation. Mayor Nordin RECOMMENDED using high school students who need community service hours to assist citizens who need a hand, and Vice Mayor Spradlin called staff attention to an area near Rancho Cotate High School that has an accumulation of trash and graffiti. 9. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT REPORT AND HIGHLIGHTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY: Update/Presentation by Director Public Safety Bullard: Director Public Safety Bullard shared his written comments reviewing the SEU's current statistics and the numerous internal and external changes at Public Safety, including higher standards for hiring, a strengthened team approach, new vehicles and uniforms, successful programs like Shoulder Tap, new equipment and improved training. Council acknowledged the SEU's success in the community, and staff noted the SEU's 200th arrest last week. Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED a copy of Director Public Safety Bullard's written comments. RECESS: Mayor Nordin declared a five-minute recess at 9:47 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:51 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(9 ) 10. SISTER CITIES RELATIONS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Consideration of "at large" appointments to fill current vacancies: Council action to fill vacancy with a two-year term to expire December 31, 2004 due to previous resignation of Rebecca Rishe: and Council action to fill vacancy with a two-year term to expire December 31, 2005 due to previous resignation of Keiko Monraz: At the suggestion of Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, Council CONCURRED TO APPOINT CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY Jessika Frazer to a two-year term to expire December 31, 2004 and Cynthia Frazer to a two-year term to expire December 31, 2005. 11. 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 the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: 1. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, was recognized and stated that local agencies have stated publicly that treated water is not fit for human consumption. He also referred to Senior Planner Bendorff's concerns about failing septic systems and leaking holding ponds. He urged the City to get the quality of the water upgraded before it leaves the plants. 3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 723 REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.62, WATER WASTE REGULATIONS, OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (RECYCLED WATER USE) *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(10) Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 723 was ADOPTED. 12. WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY PLAN ORDINANCE: Consideration of Amending Title 13, Water and Sewers, of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Add Chapter 13.66 to Establish a Water Shortage Emergency Plan: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: 1. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, was recognized and inquired of staff if there is any language in this ordinance which would circumvent the Settlement Agreement with Penngrove. City Manager Leivo responded that the ordinance has no bearing on the Settlement Agreement. 3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt 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 Vice Mayor Spradlin, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 724 was ADOPTED. 13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Water Issues Subcommittee, October 19, 2004 meeting: Councilmembers Mackenzie and Flores reported on the following items: (1) Dismal report card on Best Management Practices (BMP's); (2) Importance of November 1st meeting with the SCWA to discuss water supply water issues. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(11) 2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA), October 20, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie DISTRIBUTED the following documents to Council for their review: "The Integrated Waste Management Report Card 2003" and "The Landfill Issues Status Report" dated October 1, 2004. He noted that the Ad Hoc Waste Management Subcommittee will meet with representatives from the City of Petaluma next week to discuss how they will meet their JPA obligations. 3. Russian River Watershed Ludwigia, October 20, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie shared his concerns as a member of the Ludwigia Technical Task Force. He RECOMMENDED that staff invite Sonoma County Mosquito & Vector Control District representatives to make a presentation to the Council as the invasion of Ludwigia affects the City. 4. Tiger Salamander Ad Hoc Committee, October 21, 2004 meeting: Councilmembers Vidak-Martinez and Mackenzie briefly discussed the high cost of providing mitigation areas. City Manager Leivo reported that one tiger salamander has shown up in traps set up on the southern portion of the Agilent property. 5. Other informational reports, if any: None. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of Council. No communications were discussed. 15. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Nordin referred Council to the "Upcoming Events" document. 2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Provided in the agenda packet. 3. Other informational items, if any: None. 16. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. International City Management Association (ICMA) Conference, San Diego, October 16-20, 2004: City Manager Leivo reported that he and Assistant City Manager Donley attended this conference and that they will be bringing information to Council over the next 3-4 months. *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(12) 2. Other informational items, if any: a. Rohnert Park L/R/T2 Funding Request: City Manager Leivo reported on the City's request to SCWA for its allocation of $649,629 for use in the 2005-06 fiscal year to expand the existing Rohnert Park recycled water storage and distribution facilities to serve existing landscaping-intense properties and future development. He also discussed the high-quality testing standards of the Santa Rosa Subregional system. ************************************************************ 17. 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. A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - OCTOBER 12, 2004 B. APPROVAL OF BILLS/DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,755,785.51 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF: $37,058.69 C. ACCEPTING CASH/INVESTMENTS REPORTS FOR MONTH END, JULY 31, 2004 CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: 2004-287 ACCEPTING PUBLIC SEWER, 25-FOOT SIDEWALK, 12-FOOT PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATH EASEMENTS FROM RONCO 8, INC., 6001 COMMERCE BOULEVARD (APN 143-021-036) 2004-288 ACCEPTING STORM DRAIN, SIDEWALK, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENTS FROM THE SPANOS CORPORATION, 500-600 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY WEST (APN 143-391-002, 003 AND 004) 2004-289 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM DEED TO THE SPANOS CORPORATION FOR ABANDONMENT OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, 500-600 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY WEST (APN 143-391-002, 003 AND 004) *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(13) 2004-290 AWARDING CONTRACT TO OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF SANTA ROSA, INC. FOR CITY HALL AUTOMATION OF FRONT COUNTER ROLL-UP DOORS 2004-291 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CINQUINI & PASSARINO, INC., LAND SURVEYING FOR STADIUM/SEWER PONDS LANDS SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES 2004-292 APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CEQA INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST 2004-293 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR THE UPDATE OF THE CITY'S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2004-294 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004-21 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI-USE FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-24 2004-295 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENT FOR SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 2004-296 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THERMOPLASTIC STREETMARKING EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS 2004-297 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VOTER/REPEATER EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY 2004-298 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A POSITION RECLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE CHANGE FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE INSPECTOR TO FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS: CDC RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION: 2004-10 APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE WITH THE COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, the Consent Calendar, as on the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. ************************************************************ *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES October 26, 2004 Page(14) 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to come forward. 1. Linda Beltz, San Bruno Court, was recognized and noted that her grandson will be trick-or-treating in Rohnert Park instead of Petaluma. She commended the efforts of the Special Enforcement Unit for making the City safer. 2. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, Penngrove, was recognized and stated that tertiary-treated water is still not fit for human consumption. He noted that Canon Manor residents are not required to hook up, and he discussed litigation about the assessment district and a lack of evidence showing that contamination is not coming into the system. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Nordin ADJOURNED the meeting at 10:20 p.m. ____________________________ ____________________ Katy Leonard Gregory A. Nordin Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park *City Council/Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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