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1997/08/26 City Council Minutes
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes August 26, 1997 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Linda Spiro presiding. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Linda Spiro called the regular session to order at approximately 7:12 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie, Reilly, Vidak - Martinez, and Mayor Spiro Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Gaffney, Finance Director Harrow and Director of Performing Arts Center Grice. I. CLOSED SESSION. Mayor Linda Spiro reported on the closed session which commenced this evening at 6:00 to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update, with no action taken at this time. She advised Council discussed the personnel and real estate matters, as listed, and litigations which included: *Hillsboro vs. City of Rohnert Park - status conference set for late September; •S1ME vs. City of Rohnert Park - waiting for Judge's ruling; *Fire Services Assessment/Validation Action - hearing to be held on October 22, 1997 on the cross complaint that was filed; and •Golis vs. City of Rohnert Park (Sewer Plant land) - waiting on decision. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, with abstention by Councilmember Flores due to absence from the meeting, the minutes of August 12, 1997 were approved as submitted. 3. APPROVAL OFBILLS. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Council- member Flores, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $209,822.22 were unanimously approved. 4. ADDING INFORMATIONAL NON- AGENDAED MATTERS: Mayor Linda Spiro asked Councilmembers or staff if there were any non - agendaed informational items to add to the agenda. -- Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez signified an item to add regarding information on training. Mayor Spiro and Councilmembers Flores, Reilly and Mackenzie signified possible miscellaneous items to add which may be handled during scheduled agenda items. Mayor Spiro also signified two other miscellaneous items to add. S. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OFAPPRECIATION.• *Commending Roland L. Brust on the Occasion of His Retirement (Former Director of Public Works /City Engineer) Mayor Linda Spiro shared contents of Resolution No.97 -128, on behalf of the full Council, and presented the resolution to Mr. Brust commending his retirement and expressing appreciation for his twenty -three years of dedicated service to the City. She announced the Council meeting would be recessed in a few minutes for everyone present to share the cake prepared for Mr. Brunt's retirement celebration. -- Mr. Brust expressed appreciation to the City Council and staff of the City for this recognition and also to the business people he has enjoyed working with over thr past twenty -three years. He shared that he was very proud to have been part of the growth and development of this community and knew it would continue to do well in the future. -- Council extended compliments to Mr. Brust on the responsibilities he handled for the City and congratulations on his retirement. 6. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES from 1997 -98 Youth of the Year Program Mayor Spiro introduced Youth Representatives Adam Romero and Elizabeth Leonhardt, who provided a brief youth report. September 8, 1997 has been scheduled for the various students to meet, which will include two Middle School teen representatives. -- Comments by Council included: commending the enthusiastic interest of the Youth Representatives for continuance to another year; encouragement to keep the Council apprised of youth needs, as well as participate in discussion of agenda items and /or call on Councilmembers regarding same; and requesting City staff to make necessary arrangements to install a microphone at the Council Chamber station signified for the Youth Representatives. 7 UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Linda Spiro stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time (limited to 3 -5 minutes per appearance with a 30 minute total time limit).- 1) Charles Kitchen, 4945 Fern Place, referred to the minutes of the previous City Council meeting which signified he was in favor of increasing golf course rates, and reviewed reasons to clarify that he was opposed to any fee increases, but he was particularly opposed to increasing golf course rates. He commended efforts of the Superintendent of Maintenance at the golf course and reviewed concerns related to marshaling. 2) Paul Konanz, 1341 Jasmine Circle, shared reasons in support of the traffic calmers, scheduled for Council consideration later on this meeting agenda, following the informa- tional report by City Engineer Gaffney on the Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Solutions. 3) Ralph Jones, 5309 Country Club Drive, reviewed beneficial efforts of the Homeless Prevention Group and reasons for requesting Council consideration of the donation of a Sports Center Membership for raffle during the annual fund raising golf tournament on September 11, 1997. -- Council commended this endeavor and acknowledged the item was scheduled for its consideration later on the agenda. RECESS Mayor Linda Spiro declared a recess at approximately 7:30 p.m. with invitation extended to everyone present to share the celebration cake prepared for Mr. Brust in honor of his retirement. RECONVENE Mayor Spiro reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Rt�k�ert Pmt City .�ouncit AI�inxi #es (�) Atet 26, >1�9'# *************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any questions regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Referring to Parcel Map No. 164 on the Consent Calendar, City Manager Netter signified to let the record show that along with Council approval for this item, the Mayor will also need to sign the map, due to being City -owned property. Council agreed to remove items from the Consent Calendar for discussion as follows: Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez requested removal of Resolution No. 97 -161; Councilmember Flores requested removal of Resolution No. 97 -151; and Councilmember Reilly requested removal of Resolution No. 97 -152. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda Resolution Nos: 97 -153 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR TRAILER MOUNTED JET VACUUM FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION 97 -154 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THREE RADAR GUNS 97 -155 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, OVERLAYS -1996, PROJECT NO. 1996 -11 97 -156 AWARD OF CONTRACT, MAGNOLIA PARK, PHASE H, PROJECT NO. 1994 -8 97 -157 AWARD OF CONTRACT, OVERLAYS -1997, PROJECT 1997 -11 97 -158 AWARD OF CONTRACT, TRAFFIC SIGNALS -1997, PROJECT NO. 1997 -1 97 -159 AWARD OF CONTRACT, HINEBAUGH CREEK BIKE PATH OVERLAY - PROJECT NO. 1997 -5 97 -160 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (GADS) FOR PARK CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE CITY Approval of Parcel Map No. 164 for a 2 lot, 22.93 acre subdivision of land owned by the City of Rohnert Park to separate the Wastewater Pump Station and the Animal Shelter Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, with the exception of Resolution Nos. 97 -151, 97 -152 and 97 -161, the Consent Calendar as other- wise outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved. Resolution No. 97 -151 COMMENDING HOMER RAIL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT Councilmember Flores referred to the Council's practice for special recognitions and the importance of personally presenting this resolution to Homer Rail. Council agreed to invite Mr. Rail to the next Council meeting for a formal presentation of this resolution. Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 97 -151 was adopted. Rohuert:P Get Connell WWntes () Acs ,26,:19 ' Resolution No. 97 -152 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 7 -13, 1997 AS "SHRINE HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN WEEK" Mayor Spiro responded to Councilmember Reilly's recommendation to share the significant information provided in this resolution, that a free screening clinic will be conducted for children up to age 18, who have orthopedic, burn related or spinal cord problems, at Warrack Hospital, 2449 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, on September 13, 1997 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 97 -152 was adopted. Resolution No. 97 -161 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF EDNA BOONE C/O ROBERT P. BAILEY, ATTORNEY (re. alleged Public Safety incident) Responding to question from Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez, City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner reviewed the standard procedure of referring claims to Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIT), the City's insurance carrier, for handling. Examples of unfortunate situations were shared with explanation that the City is protected in the performance of duties, such as necessary efforts involved to save other lives in police responses, but not liable for resulting damages. Discussion included suggestions of other recovery resources like property or home owners insurance, renters insurance, and/or the possibility that some limited funding appropriations might be available for such purposes. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 97 -161 was adopted. 9. COUNCIL PROCEDURAL RULES ORDINANCE Ordinance for adoption: No. 634 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (COUNCIL PROCEDURAL RULES) City Manager Netter advised this ordinance, with -amendments highlighted on the copy provided for Council's review, was prepared for the purpose of compliance with current Brown Act requirements. It was introduced at the July 22, 1997 City Council meeting. City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions clarifying appropriate procedures for the distribution of Council communications, i.e. items addressed to the City Council are copied and distributed to the entire Council, whereas items addressed to a specific Councilmember signified personal and/or confidential, are distributed unopened to the individual Councilmember. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, and unanimously approved, reading of the ordinance was waived and Ordinance No. 634 was adopted. R ©pert Park �Yt �`ouncil- 14��n� #ex (5j ' August 26� 1917 10. CURFEW ORDINANCE FOR EMERGENCY ADOPTION.• No. 635 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.76 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (CURFEW) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY City Manager Netter advised this ordinance was deferred from the previous Council meeting due to the four -fifths vote requirement and the preference signified by Council for further clarification of the language pertaining to U. S. Constitutional First Amendment rights. City Attorney Flitner explained the ordinance, prepared for emergency adoption in order to have it in place for the next school session, and responded to Council questions. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and unanimously approved, reading of the ordinance was waived and Ordinance No. 63 5 was adopted. 11. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MATTERS: 1) Council Committee report (Spiro, Mackenzie) -- Councilmember Mackenzie shared results of the Committee meeting held to review specifics of the Spreckels Performing Arts Center report dated August 1, 1997, which was distributed at the previous Council meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie advised that the Council Committee, comprised of himself and Mayor Spiro, appreciated being briefed by PAC Director Grice and City Manager Netter on this report, which provided a description of the various events at the Center and Activity Comparison Worksheet on revenues and expenditures of events. Councilmember Mackenzie further advised he would be excusing himself from the chamber during discussion and budgetary action related to the Rohnert Park Chamber Orchestra, as he has done in the past, due to his wife being on the Chamber Orchestra Board. 2) Presentation for Spreckels Performing Arts Center -- This presentation was given by Director of Performing Arts Center, Michael Grice, to provide (1) a short historical overview of programming and operations, (2) viewing of graph charts regarding budget patterns of past seasons, and (3) possible trend of upcoming seasons and future projects. PAC Director Grice responded to Council questions related to this item. -- Discussion included Council commending the presentation and successful endeavors of the Performing Arts Center; encouragement toward more effective fundraising goals and efforts; and recommendation by Councilmember Reilly to consider the possibility of obtaining a fundraising expertise, related to connections with the upcoming Economic Summit. Councilmember Mackenzie leaves - Councilmember Mackenzie excused himself from participating in Council consideration of the following item, for reasons previously signified, and left the chamber at approximately 8:25 p.m. 3) Rohnert Park Chamber Orchestra request for matching funds Council agreed to move this item forward on the agenda for handling at this time. Mayor Linda Spiro reported it was the consensus of the Council Committee to recommend applying $5,000 of the City's recent $20,000 loan to the Chamber Orchestra, to contribute to the $15,000 matching grant received by the Chamber Orchestra for request presented at the previous Council meeting and listed on tonight's agenda for Council consideration. This seemed appropriate and would still encourage fundraising efforts for the remaining matching grant amount of $10,000. ito er :Park qtv G©unw t Mtnntes (6) 6; A.997 Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, with Councilmember Mackenzie absent, to apply $5,000 of the City's $20,000 note to the Rohnert Park Chamber Orchestra to con -tribute to its $15,000 matching grant, with friendly amendment by Councilmember Reilly for Council to be notified prior to the matching grant deadline, regarding results of fundraising efforts for the additional $10,000, to enable further review of considerations by City Council, if necessary, was unanimously approved. Councilmember Mackenzie returns - Councilmember Mackenzie returned to the chamber at approximately 8:28 p.m. 12. 1997 -98 BUDGET 1) Status report -- The summary report provided to Council, based on the budget work session of July 29, 1997, included changes made in the General Fund Reserve, the Special Reserves, and recommended changes in the City's Community Promotions/Resources provided for Human Services Organizations. Based on Council's recommendation, the General Fund Reserves would remain at 8.1 %, with the establishment of an Infrastructure Reserve, which would be increased by $259,700 for future infrastructure needs. An infor- mational report was also provided to Council on the budgetary factors of the 1997 -98 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $256,000 for the new Teen Center. Council consideration of the 1997 -98 Budget was deferred from the previous Council meeting to this Council meeting to enable participation by the full Council. 2) Chamber of Commerce Agreement Council Committee report (Spiro, Reilly) -- City Manager Netter reviewed the minor changes to the August 20, 1997 recap of the Council Committee meeting provided to Council, outlining the revisions recommended in the Chamber of Commerce agreement. Mr. Netter referred to the newly revised draft agreement, distributed to Council at this meeting, with changes signified in italics and bold face type. -- The Council Committee of Councilmember Reilly and Mayor Spiro explained details of the Chamber of Commerce draft agreement, and responded to Council questions. Resolution No: 97 -162 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE PROMOTIONAL SERVICES Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, and unanimously approved, reading of the resolution was waived and Resolution No. 97 -162 was adopted, as recommended by the Council Committee and City Manager, for approval of the agreement with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce to provide promotional services. 3) Rohnert Park Chamber Orchestra request for matching funds This item was moved forward on the agenda and handled earlier during this meeting. R ©h�nert Park fti��tt�Ct Aron# (?) 26, 99�J 4) PUBLIC HEARING -- Mayor Linda Spiro continued the public hearing from the August 12, 1997 City Council meeting for the 1997 -98 Budget at approximately 8:50 p.m. Charles Kitchen, 4945 Fern Place, presented inquiries on specified portions of the budget, to which responses were provided as follows: *General - Councilmember Reilly confirmed the cost comparisons with other cities for fire services assessment was done and a copy could be obtained upon request. •Pg. 4M - Mayor Spiro explained the anticipated sewer capacity has already been allocated for the additional M Section dwellings. •Pg. 7M - Mayor Spiro explained the increase in capital outlay was for the fire engine for Public Safety Patrol and Computer System to be spread over five years. •Pg. 48 - City Manager Netter explained the potential projects to review and consider, like the installation of water meters, or the sewer portion reflected in the toilet replacement program, are for the purpose of revenue and financial comparatives. These are just a couple of things to consider from a whole myriad of possibilities, which will not necessarily be implemented. •Pg. 56 - City Manager Netter explained the portable lifeguard chair refers to a handicap lift chair, as confirmed by Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jerry Griffin. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Spiro closed the public hearing at approximately 8:58 p.m. Council discussion included comments as follows: *confirmation of proposed workshop, following the budget process, to review staffing needs of fire services and police services; *importance of 1997 -98 budgetary aspects, i.e., deliberate steps taken for 8.1% reserves, looking at promotions for the community, and for the first time, establishing specific funds for infrastructures in the amount of a quarter of a million dollars, which has been considered for many years; *anticipation of mid -year financial report to review how goals are being met, as well as preparation toward 1998 -99 budget reviews with the new management team on board; *commending new health care provision and expecting stats on one remaining concern; •comments shared from well respected individual responding to recent -newspaper _articles, that Rohnert Park has one of the healthiest budgets in the community, so questioned the newspaper saying bankrupt, when other cities probably wish they could have Rohnert Park's percentage of reserves, which is healthy; and •closing comment that the City has the strength of economic development so does not have to infringe on reserves, and has had a minimal infringement on General Fund Reserves and provides the City's services with the least amount of tax dollars. Resolution No: 97 -163 APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 -98 Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and unanimously approved, reading of the resolution was waived and Resolution No. 97 -163 was adopted. R4 i4 Park Cit Council Alin tes (8) Ategt�tsE 26 199 > 13 PARKS AND RECREATI®NAL4TTERS: 1) Skate Park proposal/update -- Representatives of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Jerry Griffin and Elizabeth Desmond, reviewed the staff report for this item requesting Council support to develop a skate park in the southwest corner of Golis Park across from Gold Ridge School and to hold a public hearing on this recommendation. - Discussion included Councilmember Reilly noting, for the record, that three of the City Council- members live in G Section, so the skate park is something we will not throw into another neighborhood. City Manager Netter responded to Council questions including liability concerns related to recent newspaper article about Petaluma's skate board park, advising that there is less liability for unsupervised skate parks than for the additional duties and responsibilities created for supervised skate parks. Petaluma's coverage is not by the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund ( REMIF), which is the insurance carrier for Rohnert Park, and there may be coverage differences with other insurance carriers. City Manager Netter recommended sending a letter to the General Manager of RENU asking for a response to the concerns regarding the liability insurance coverage. Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, to direct staff to send above - referenced letter to REMIF to inquire about the insurance provisions, and to signify support of the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 from 7 -8 p.m. at the Community Center, for developing a skate park at Golis Park. Included in the motion were comments requesting the Parks and Recreation Commission to also consider the following: *adding trees as a buffer for the houses in G Section in the vicinity of the proposed skate park; oto consider metal coating in the design plans due to importance of attractiveness; *send public hearing notices to all areas, as well as G Section, and to youths through principals at public schools. 2) Homeless Prevention Group letter reauest for donation of Sports Center Membership for raffle during annual fund raising golf tournament -- This letter request was reviewed earlier during this meeting by Ralph Jones, Director of the Homeless Prevention Group. Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, to donate two (2) one -month Sports Center Memberships for the above - referenced raffle, as recommended by Recreation Director Pekkain, with friendly amendment by Council- member Flores, to also donate a Family Swimming Pool Pass for raffle at this worthy fund raising event, was unanimously approved. 3) Joint meetine with Parks & Recreation Commission - Select date Council concurred the best choice for this joint meeting, from the suggested dates listed on the agenda, would be Thursday, September 25, 1997. it4bnerE Park Git?�>.Gcnrncil Mintttea (9) Au 26, I1.947s 14. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: File No. 1757 - Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Signs to allow non- profit organizations to display "banner" signs, subject to conditions, within the City of Rohnert Park -- City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report for this item and salient points of the ordinance prepared for emergency adoption in consideration of proposed advertising for the upcoming Founder's Day events. A public hearing was duly noticed and scheduled at this time. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Linda Spiro opened the public hearing at approximately 9:25 p.m. 1) Dennis Patterson, 415 Portal, reviewed reasons for supporting the amended sign ordinance which would contribute to profitable efforts in the community. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Spiro closed the public hearing at approximately 9:26 p.m. Ordinance for emergency adoption: No. 636 AMENDING SECTION 17.38 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE "SIGN ORDINANCE" TO ALLOW NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DISPLAY "BANNER" SIGN(S) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, with language changes in the example of the city population to signify 40,000, instead of 30,000, for a total of four (4) signs, instead of three (3), and to change the deposit to a total amount of $200 for all four signs, instead of per sign, reading of the ordinance was waived and Ordinance No. 636 was adopted. 15. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS on use of City owned land adjacent to Rohnert Park Stadium City Manager Netter referred to the following informational reports provided for this item: 1) Staff Report/Draft RFP (amended) 2) Marketing Proposal from Sommers Oates and Associates 3) Development Proposal from General Instrument Corp./Next Level Communications Due to possibilities reflected in the third item, which was presented only this afternoon to be included in considerations, City Manager Netter suggested a review of the options by the Council Committee for recommendations at a future City Council meeting. Mr. Netter also indicated the need to review the options more thoroughly with the City Attorney. -- Council commented on various aspects related to this item and concurred the Council Committee of Mayor Spiro and Councilmember Reilly should meet to review the options, as signified herein. 16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1) Santa Rosa Public Utilities Commission Hearings re. Disposal of Reclaimed Water Councilmember Flores commented on the hearings Santa Rosa has been having regarding the disposal of reclaimed water. Santa Rosa has scheduled a presentation on September 10, 1997, which is expected to be very wide- reaching on the alternatives. -- Councilmember Mackenzie added that next Thursday is the final workshop on this topic. Also, this City Council will be reviewing the economics of the proposals at its September 10th meeting. it4hncrtPaxk City of nol MYnntes (1t1?; Augugl 199 17 TRANSPORTATION MATTERS: 1) Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Solutions -- City Engineer Gaffney referred to the staff report provided to Council for this item, as well as comments made earlier this evening by Mr. Konanz describing neighborhood traffic concerns. Mr. Gaffney reviewed slides to describe the installation of road undulations, the modern version of the speed bump, though wider and shorter than the average speed bump encountered in a shopping center, which have been used successfully in Santa Rosa in controlling neighborhood traffic. Discussion rnnrlwip.rl in Cniinril Pa"CurrergCe Aznth the city EnainePr'c rer.nmmenrlatinn tn regeart-h factors of this proposal, including installation costs and liability concerns, for one or two initial projects in Rohnert Park. 2) ISTEA funding - update -- City Engineer Gaffney provided this update advising that the ISTEA contact has forwarded support of signified funding for the City, of which approval is anticipated within two or three weeks. 18. COMMUNICATIONS. Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. 1) Councilmember Mackenzie inquired about specifics of Communications item #12, dated August 19, 1997, to Director of Utilities Miles Ferris of the City of Santa Rosa, from Mayor Spiro, City Manager Netter and City Engineer Gaffney regarding Rohnert Park's additional sewer capacity needs. City Manager Netter reviewed the letter and explained workshops are now in process for considerations of the long term wastewater alternatives, and Santa Rosa has indicated they have approached the Water Quality Control Board with acknowledgment that they have had some favorable readings that will get us out of the red. The above - referenced letter provides documentation to Santa Rosa of Rohnert Park's need for the additional .808 mgd., as signified for several years, and will also compare to the 1994 -95 General Plan. Mr. Netter shared further details of the contents in the letter and responded to Council questions. 2) Councilmember Flores referred to Communications item #11, and commended the information provided to Council in the memorandum from City Manager Netter, dated August 14, 1997, regarding the two proposed theatre projects in the Price Club building. He especially appreciated the possibility of the IMAX type theatre with the 180° viewing and 3 -D capabilities, anticipated to support a population of 400,000 to 500,000. This would be a premier attraction to at least three counties and provide local revitalization. 19. MATTERS FROAVFOR COUNCIL: 1) Loretta Harris Property /west side -- Mayor Linda Spiro shared concerns related to speaking with Ms. Harris last week, following an analysis Miles Ferris did on her property which is partially in the City of Rohnert Park and in the County. Mayor Spiro referred to Government Code annexation allowances for non - county territory under 300 acres, and gave the example that Santa Rosa could do that with the portion of Ms. Harris' property in Rohnert Park's specific plan area, but not yet in its sphere. Discussion included Council expressing differing views regarding possible expansion of the City's spheres of influence, and varied opinions related to properties surrounding the City, similar to the situation of R© 'ertPar 0 <iCquue i.lYitn tes. (11J August 26, ;1 7 Ms. Harris. -- Mayor Spiro signified she has spoken with Loretta Harris several times, and clarified, for the record, that she did not say they were looking at the 6 acres in the city. They cannot do anything with the 6 acres, but they are looking at the other contiguous area. -- Councilmember Reilly shared comments, with example of the recent pig farm situation, on the advisability of waiting to respond, and not reacting, until after hearing from the appropriate source if something is being done. 2) Wastewater Workshop - September 10, 1997 r& 4:30 p.m., City Hall Mayor Linda Spiro announced this item. -- Councilmember Mackenzie requested a full discussion during this workshop of additional aspects of the above - reviewed letter to Miles Ferris regarding "Attachment B" for scenarios in future years 2006 & 2016 of wastewater needs in areas outside the City's existing sphere of influence. EXTEND Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and COUNCIL unanimously approved, to extend the Council meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish MEETING necessary agenda items. Councilmember Mackenzie shared portions of the information signified in the above - referenced "Attachment B" for the scenarios of the West Side and East Side areas, and expressed concern that these years have not even arrived; this has not even gone to LAFCO; and he just wanted others to know what is going on. -- Discussion included various Council comments and explanation by City Manager Netter, responding to Council questions, that Santa Rosa wanted us to give them an idea of potential future needs, which is what the letter indicates. It could be less or more, but the letter attempts to provide an idea of potential. This will be subject to change as the General Plan process proceeds. 3) National League of Cities - Training on Leadership Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez advised she has copies of beneficial material she received from attending this conference recently. She requested Councilmembers to let her know if they would like to have a copy. 4) Sister City Committee requests -- (a) Mayor Linda Spiro shared that the Sister City Relations Committee has advised that Mr. Otani of Hashimoto City, Japan, is retiring and they are asking if the City should send a gift. -- Discussion included Council concurrence of suggestion by Councilmember Flores, to ask the Sister City Committee to make a recommendation. -- (b) Mayor Spiro shared that they also asked for a status report on the open space park adjacent to the Performing Arts Center. City Manager Netter responded it was submitted about two and a half weeks ago and, once approved, can complete the Japanese Garden. Some of the costs can be parleyed back to the grant. »n6rnert'»rk City Cotncti.M�nates - (12} AugusE.2G,19�'T 5) Points of Light resolution -- Mayor Linda Spiro referred to the timeframe for the annual recognition of "Points of Light" efforts and signified she hoped a resolution, similar to the one prepared last year, could be prepared and sent prior to the next Council meeting. EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED: Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, -,o declare consideration of the "Points of Light" resolution an emergency item, was unanimously approved. Resolution No. 97 -164 Proclaiming the Annual Points of Light Foundation "Make a Difference Day" Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, to prepare the resolution with similar language used last year, Resolution No. 97 -164 was adopted by title. 6) AB233 Trial Court Funding -- Mayor Linda Spiro recommended a letter signifying Council's support of this bill asking for safer streets from funds that were taken away by the state to be given back to cities. Council concurred. 7) ISTEA Federal Support -- Mayor Spiro also recommended a letter support to Congresswoman Woolsey for continued ISTEA federal funds. Council concurred. 8) Pursuit Ordinance -- Mayor Spiro asked if the City has a Pursuit Ordinance in the Department of Public Safety. She understood it has to be registered with the state in order to be valid and requested staff to check on this. 20. CITY MANAGER',SREPORT.- 1) Swine Operation - update -- City Manager Netter advised his August 20, 1997 memorandum was provided for Council's information on this item. 2) Fire Services staffing - update -- City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report from Public Safety Fire Services Commander Bob Cassel, dated August 20, 1997, regarding this update and responded to Council questions. 3) Theater complex/Price Club bldg. - status -- City Manager Netter advised this status report was sufficiently provided earlier this evening by Councilmember Flores. 4) National Endowment for the Arts - no local funding -- City Manager Netter referred to comments on this item at the previous Council meeting and advised there has not been any NEA funds received in the City or the County. 5) Fall Clean -up Week - Oct 17 -26, 1997, Rohnert Park Stadium Parking Lot City Manager Netter announced this upcoming event. R©hinerE Park Gott :t�rrnc llingtes {3) 21. CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Flitner advised the Mayor's closed session report was sufficient. 22. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were additional unscheduled public appearances. Cindy Oates, Rohnert Park Chamber Director, expressed appreciation to the City Council, City Manager, and staff for the energy and commitment of time it has put into the budget. She believed the businesses and citizens in the community are appreciative, and looked forward to the economic development efforts and commitment. 23. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM.• The Council commended the Youth Representatives for attending this entire meeting. 24. ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Linda Spiro adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 1997 for a Workshop on the Santa Rosa Subregional Wastewater System Alternatives, to precede the regular Council meeting at 6:00 p.m., Wed., Sept. 10, 1997, which was changed due to the September 9, 1997 holiday. /7-/1 " A - 914,1-�Lj Dep G ler jh/":082697n,n Mayo