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Regular Session Agenda - May 22, 2001 Print E-mail
City of Rohnert Park¨6750 Commerce Boulevard¨Rohnert Park, California 94928
Phone: (707)588-2227¨FAX: (707)588-2274¨WEB: www.rpcity.org
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Rohnert Park District
CONCURRENT MEETINGS
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 22, 2001
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 may be viewed at the City’s website: www.rpcity.org
Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this Agenda,
or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s).
6:00 p.m.
WORK SESSION: Proposed Permit & Inspection Fees
· Planning & Engineering
· Building
· Fire
6:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - COUNCIL WILL MEET IN CLOSED SESSION IN THE
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING TO CONSIDER:
· Real Estate Negotiations (G.C. 54956.8)
7:00 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION - Open
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call (Flores__ Reilly__Spiro__Vidak-Martinez__Mackenzie__)
1. Mayor’s Report on Closed Session (G.C. 54957.1)
2. Approval of Minutes for: Special Meeting/Golf Course - May 1, 2001
Work Session/2001 Strategic Planning - May 8, 2001
Regular Concurrent City Meetings - May 8, 2001
3. Council Communications, if any (informational only)
6:35 p.m.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE to the CITY COUNCIL from High School
2000-2001 Youth of the Year Program selections
1. Recognizing Youth Representatives: Senior Daniel Cronin,
Senior Jackie Snyder & Junior Jessica Weddle
· Youth report/comments, if any
2. Other Youth comments, if any
This time is signified on the Council meeting agenda to provide the opportunity
for other youths of the community to ask questions, make announcements &/or
share comments on other youth related matters
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) May 22, 2001
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District
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7:05 p.m.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.
REPRESENTATIVE
· Recognizing SSU Associated Students, Inc.
Representative Seann Pridmore, Vice President, University Affairs
· SSU Report/comments, if any
· City Attorney response to SSU Housing Issues
7:10 p.m.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS:
· California Parks and Recreation Society, District I Community Awards to:
1. Dan Hubley of Buddies Pizza Parlor for his leadership and
innovative approaches to provide services to youth and at risk youth
2. Rohnert Park Senior Center for (a) Intergenerational 1st Place Senior
Center Program Award for the Center’s “Connections Across
Generations” partnership with Sonoma State University; and
(b) Recreation Specialist Wendy Audiss for the C.P.R.S. Aging
Sections’ President’s Choice Exceptional Service Award for her
contributions to her profession
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 of each month
7:15 p.m.
7. Unscheduled public appearances:
For public comment on items not listed on the agenda,
or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time
(limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & a 30 minute total time limit,
or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted)
- PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING -
*SEE NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA
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7:45 p.m.
8. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
All items on the consent calendar will be considered in toto by one
action of the Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else
interested in any matter on the consent calendar has a question about
same.
A. Acknowledging the City Manager/Clerk’s report on the posting
of the meeting’s agenda
B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for:
· City of Rohnert Park/City Council
· Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (3) May 22, 2001
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District
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C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End,
April 30, 2001 concurrently for:
· City of Rohnert Park/City Council
· Community Development Commission
· Rohnert Park Financing Authority
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2001-106 In Tribute to and Honor of Doctor Edward Peacock
on the Occasion of His Retirement from Youth and
Family Services
2001-107 Honoring Judy James on Her Retirement from the
Sonoma County Farm Bureau
2001-108 Proclaiming the Month of May 2001 as “Veterans
Appreciation Month”
2001-109 Proclaiming June 14, 2001 as “National Flag Day”
and June 10-16, 2001 as “National Flag Week”
2001-110 Extending the Call for Sealed Proposals, Japanese
Garden, Project No. 2000-14
2001-111 Award of Contract, Traffic Signals-2000, Project No.
2000-15
2001-112 Approving a Contract Agreement with
MuniFinancial for Arbitrage Rebate Services
2001-113 Approval of Fee Adjustments for Peter M. Callinan
Sports Center
2001-114 Approval of Fee Adjustment for Recreation Facilities
2001-115 Rejecting the Claim of Carlos Hernandez (re. alleged
flooding from broken pipe)
2001-116 Initiating an Application to the Sonoma County
Local Agency Formation Commission to Amend the
Sphere of Influence for the City of Rohnert Park
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7:50 p.m.
9. Bicycle Advisory Committee Appointment - Council
consideration of appointment for two year term to expire
December 31, 2002
· To fill VACANCY due to Richard Echavarria resignation (LS nomination)
7:55 p.m.
10. Golf Course matter - Status Report on Mountain Shadows Golf Courses long
term lease/transfer of lease from American Golf Corporation to CourseCo
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4) May 22, 2001
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District
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8:00 p.m.
11. Library Project - Consideration of Award of Contract for Construction of
the Rohnert Park Community Library, Project No. 1999-4
1. Staff report
2. Council discussion/action
· Resolution for adoption:
2001-___ Award of Contract, Rohnert Park Community Library,
Project No. 1999-4
8:10 p.m.
12. City Hall Project - Consideration of Architectural Review Process for
New City Hall Design
1. Staff report
2. Council discussion/action
· Resolution for adoption:
2001-___ Approving Termination of Agreement with
Fisher Friedman Associates for Design Services,
Rohnert Park City Hall, Project No. 1999-03
8:15 p.m.
13. General Plan Implementation Program
- Matters related to the General Plan process, if any -
Procedure instituted by City Council - Any Councilmember may agendize items
for action &/or discussion by generic title related to this project
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation
2. Staff Summary on meeting with Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space District
3. Other informational items, if any
8:35 p.m.
14. Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center matter - Consideration
of Proposed Light Emitting Diode Sign with U.S. Highway 101 frontage and
terms and conditions for use of sign
1. Staff report
2. Council discussion/action
8:40 p.m.
15. League of California Cities Grassroots Network Proposal - Consideration
of request to support legislative strategy proposal to establish a new
Grassroots Network for the League
· Council discussion/action
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (5) May 22, 2001
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District
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8:45 p.m.
16. Council Committee &/or Other Reports:
1. 2001-02 Budget Work Session, 5/18/01 results & announcing date
and time for next Budget Session
2. Proposed Permit & Inspection Fees, 5/22/01 Work Session results
3. Canon Manor Committee meeting scheduled, 4:p.m., Thrs., 5/31/01
4. Other, if any
8:55 p.m.
17. Transportation matters:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), 5/14 mtg. (JM)
2. Other informational items, if any
9:00 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. RECESS & RECONVENE
9:10 p.m.
18. Communications
9:15 p.m.
19. Matters from/for Council:
1. Consider handling of requests for resolutions from organizations with
implications of international activities (JM)
2. Action for Better Cities’ Voluntary Contribution Check-Off Program
(VVM)
3. City Attorney review of meeting briefing on LAFCO & Cortese Knox
4. Sister Cities’ Reception for Japanese students visiting from Hashimoto,
1:00 p.m. Tues., July 31, 2001 at Public Safety
5. Jt. Meeting with Sonoma State University (SSU), Tues., May 29, 2001
6. Mayors’ & Councilmembers’ Association representation
considerations:
· Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board Alternate
representative - Councilmember Pamela Torliatt/City of Petaluma letter
requesting support for reappointment as Alternate to ABAG’s Executive
Board
· City Select Committee - LAFCO appointment - report/redirection
7. League of California Cities 2001-2002 Board of
Directors/Nominations
8. Other informational items, if any
9:30 p.m.
20. City Manager’s report:
1. Governor’s Budget Cuts - City’s Impacts
2. Reception for New Assistant to the City Manager Steve Donley and
New Finance Services Manager Deborah Lauchner, at City Hall,
3:30 p.m., Tues., June 12, 2001
3. Other informational items, if any
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (6) May 22, 2001
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Rohnert Park District
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Other unscheduled public appearances
(limited to 5 minutes per appearance with an unrestricted total time limit)
Adjournment no later than 10:00 p.m. unless City Council action is taken
during this meeting to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
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NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate
only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on
the pace at which the meeting proceeds. If you wish to speak on an item under
discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition
from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the
record. - PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING -
Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require
Council action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and
disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to
be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within
the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss
the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and
may take action thereon. DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a
disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending
this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2200 at least
72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City.
Please make sure the City Manager’s office is notified as soon as possible if you have
a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in another format
(Braille, audio-tape, etc.)
JH-h:052201 AGENDA-RP City Council
NOTICE OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR HOLDING A
CLOSED MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
May 22, 2001
LOCATION: City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd.,
Rohnert Park, Ca.
TIME: 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the listed agenda
item for the closed session is reached
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et.seq., the
City Council will hold a closed session. More specific information
regarding this meeting is provided as follows:
·Real Estate Negotiations (G.C. 54956.8)
Include location (APN, address, generally understood location) of the property;
name of City’s negotiator; items under consideration; & whether the property is
being purchased, sold, or otherwise transferred.
- Rohnert Park Golf Course Property, 5000 Roberts Lake Road and
100 Golf Course Drive, to negotiate golf course long term
lease/transfer of lease from American Golf Corp. to CourseCo
Chief Negotiator - Joseph D. Netter, City Manager
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City Manager/City Clerk
Attachment to:
City of Rohnert Park
City Council Agenda
May 22, 2001
JH-h:052201 AGENDA-RP City Council
 
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