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1998/08/11 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes August 11, 1998 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 6:52 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores, Reilly, Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Spiro Absent: (1) Councilmember Mackenzie (on vacation out of the country) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Finance Director Harrow, Planning Director Schulenburg and City Engineer Gaffney. J MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of MRS. DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKLES Mayor Spiro declared a moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Rohnert Spreckles, who passed away recently, and played an important role in our city for many years. The Mayor extended condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Dorothy Rohnert Spreckles. 1. 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. FIRE SPRINKLER DEMONSTRATION Mayor Spiro advised that, immediately following the closed session and prior to convening this regular session, representatives of the Department of Public Safety provided a very impressive fire sprinkler demonstration, in the front parking lot at City Hall. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections to the previous meeting minutes were made by Council and signified on original set of minutes. Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, with Councilmember Mackenzie absent, minutes of July 28, 1998 were unanimously approved as amended. 3. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Flores, with Councilmember Mackenzie absent, City bills presented per the attached fist in the amount of $1,144,743.28 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 two items to add under matters from Council regarding (1) meetings and (2) accommodations. -- Councilmember Flores signified an item to add to agenda item #12 regarding Council Year 2000 Project. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) August 11, 1998 5. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL, REPRESENTATIVES from 1998 -99 Youth of the Year Program Youth Representative Senior Cynthia Rail, provided the youth report, which included: *Junior Stephanie Sievers was unable to attend this meeting as signified on the agenda. *Rancho Cotate athletic teams will start pre- season training the week of August 24. •School starts on September 2nd. *The California Department of Corrections is hosting games from August 13 -16 using locations at Rancho Cotate and most of the parks within the City. • 14th Annual Rohnert Park Invitational, the Express Soccer Club's annual tournament, will be held this weekend, consisting of 72 teams from Northern California; using fields at the high school, M Park and Sonoma State University. An average of 3500 people will be present. The Express Club is very proud of the facilities our city has to offer and the cooperation it has given. This tournament brings additional business to local stores/ hotels. It was noted that the Doubletree has not been accepting teams to stay at the Rohnert Park hotel which has caused some teams to use Petaluma facilities. •The Rohnert Park Soccer League not only includes Express teams which play at the competitive level, but also recreational and semi- competitive teams. There are 118 teams, totaling 1500 players ranging in age from 4 through 18. All these teams recently began practicing and playing in the parks throughout the community. Council expressed appreciation for the youth report. -- Councilmember Reilly referred to the perspective of major recreational provisions for youths in Rohnert Park and suggested having staff find out why youth teams are not accepted at the Doubletree. -- Mayor Spiro signified that she thought the California Correctional Offices were booked ahead locally for a long time to provide for hosting games later this week. She referred to passes provided to Council for the events and requested Councilmembers to request a pass, if desired. 6. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: .* Presentation by Representatives of the Steering Committee for a New Library Facility Chairperson Lynne Conde and Barbara Butler, who is also a Member of the Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board. Ms. Conde and Ms. Butler reviewed written comments provided to Council for this item (copy attached to original set of these minutes) which included requesting a City Council designee on this committee to be appointed tonight; *that they would like to receive a charge from the City Council to conduct a needs assessment for a new library facility with a time -line for completion and would include some time with designated city staff to consult with this new committee which would then report findings to the City Council; and that this Steering Committee consist of the following people: *C O R R E C T 10 N S ABOVE from 8/25198 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Reilk (deletion lined out/additions underlined) Barbara E. Butler - Associate Librarian, Sonoma State Universitv and Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board Member Lynne Conde - Chairperson John Dell'Osso - Cotati City Council Member Maurice Fredericks - Attorney -at -Law Helen Hinterender - Liaison with the Sonoma County Library Board Rick Marraffino - Exchange Bank Branch Manager Greta Viguie - Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, Cotati - Rohnert Park School District Paula Young - Writer of Proposal & Board Member of Rohnert Park - Cotati Friends of the Library Marie Zane - Clerk & Board Member of Rohnert Park - Cotati Friends of the Library Consultant, Roger Pearson - Director of Sonoma County Library System (Mr. Pearson was present and recognized at this Council meeting) Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) August 11, 1998 Council expressed appreciation for the preceding review and signified agreement with the need for a new library facility. Discussion acknowledged numerous past discussions of this item, which included Councilmember Flores signifying that Councilmember Reilly is the current liaison to the Library Committee and recommended Mr. Reilly continue in this capacity and also be the designated liaison for the New Library Facility Steering Committee. Councilmember Reilly confirmed his willingness to participate but was not sure he would have the time needed. He saw this and his current Library liaison appointment as two separate functions and signified his approval if another Councilmember were interested in this new library liaison assignment. Mayor Spiro recommended Councilmembers Reilly and Flores both be appointed as liaisons to the new library steering committee to ensure a City Council representative at their monthly meetings. -- Council concurred with recommendation by Councilmember Reilly to agendize this item for formal action at the next Council meeting. Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez commented on previous efforts of the City with the School District, about four years ago, when the School District paid approximately $10,000 for an architectural site review for a new library, which went no further. She was on the School Board at the time and voted for a $5 million bond *1to enable faculty and student participation in the new information center, which *2 w" being eensider-ed and did net develep, bil represents past beneficial efforts and interest of the community for a new library. * #1 - C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 8/25/98 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez (addition underlined) * #2 - C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 9/8/98 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Vick Vidak- Martinez (deletion lined out) Councilmember Flores shared that the City Council has been discussing other aspects related to this need during recent budget reviews and Sonoma State University has already born fruit in a very productive effort that will benefit the community. 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) Richard Armerding, 1236 Hagemann Lane, shared contents of his written comments distributed to Council (copy attached to original set of these minutes) expressing opposition to the resolution for consideration later on the agenda, which proposes support of the two transportation ballot measures for widening Highway 101 and other projects. He reviewed his concerns and reasons for this being inappropriate, which included that the purpose of submitting these issues to the voters is to allow the voters to directly indicate their choices instead of delegating this power to a governmental body. 2) Marty Grindahl, 204 Circulo Nuevo, referred to the culmination and results of hearings on the Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park issue which started a year ago in August and continued with several hearings throughout 1998. She expressed regrets for having to proceed in this manner, but on behalf of the residents of Rancho Grande, who felt they did not get a fair hearing, advised that she filed an appeal in Superior Court. She has asked the judge for this case to be remanded to enable appropriate review of documents, which should have been done initially. Ms. Grindahl shared that, if they do this, she will feel that the residents of Rancho Grande will have their day in court.. .. i 11, :19'8 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. Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez requested removal of Resolution No. 98 -150 for discussion. Mav�eT Cnirn reine:'.7ed the t.tles of .terns l.sted on the Consent Calendar. r-' Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda Acceptance of Cash/Investments Report for Month End, ,Tune 30, 1998 Resolution Nos: 98 -151 EXPRESSING THE GOALS OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL TO HAVE A BUDGET ADOPTED BY JULY 1 OF EACH FISCAL YEAR 98 -152 DECLARING INTENT TO BE REIMBURSED FROM FINANCING PROCEEDS 98-153 AUTHORIZING SALE AND /OR DISPOSAL OF MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES 98 -154 RESOLUTION FOR COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND RAPID DEPLOY- MENT OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE. Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, with Councilmember Mackenzie absent and with the exception of Resolution No. 98 -150, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved. Resolution No: 98 -150 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION FOR LABOR RELATIONS SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez requested review of this item and asked the City Manager if this reflected an, accounting of personnel services over the last nine years, commented on consultants obtained for other City departments, and signified the City should be doing the same for the Personnel Department. -- City Manager Netter referred to the staff report provided for this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, and explained beneficial aspects for recommending the City contract with Industrial Employers and Distributors Association (IEDA) for labor relations services. He shared background of traditional procedures over the years regarding labor relations with the bargaining groups and reviewed comparisons of financial and operational advantages for the City to proceed with this contract. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, with Councilmember Mackenzie absent, Resolution No. 98 -150 was adopted. :1 ':Ir':1ide t 9. PROPOSALS FROM YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES: 1) Request for Youth Member Representatives of the Month for Mayor, City Manager, & /or other Directors of City Departments 2) Request for Major Pool Complex City Manager Netter reviewed the background of the above requests from the City Council Youth Representatives, which were presented at previous Council meetings. He responded to Council question that he was not aware of further comments from the Youth Reps on these requests. -- Due to students currently on summer break, Councilmember Flores recommended deferral of Council consideration on these requests to later this fall when school is in session, such as a Council meeting in October. Council concurred. - -Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez suggested the Youth Representatives prepare a presentation for fuller clarification of these requests at the designated Council meeting. 10. CITIZENS FOR BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT OF COUNTYWIDE TRANSPORTATION BALLOT MEASURES City Manager Netter explained the letter of July 31, 1998 from Sonoma County Citizens for Balanced Transportation, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, urging support from communities throughout Sonoma County on the one -half cent sales tax increase for the two transportation measures on the November 1998 ballot. Mr. Netter signified that this item was presented to Council for consideration. It is a policy item and needs a Council determination on whether to take action to support this effort or leave it up to the voters. City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions which included reference to previous initiatives supported or opposed by Council. Mayor Spiro requested the City Attorney to respond to Mr. Armerding's concerns expressed earlier this evening. City Attorney Flitner recalled a previous request for a resolution related to the Vietnam War, to use as an example that would have been taking a position outside the local jurisdiction, which is not legal. Out of that concept, Mr. Flitner signified that the City has a political right to take a position on issues that affect the local area. The above - reviewed item listed on this meeting's agenda affects local transportation issues, so the Council has a right to take a position on this matter. Discussion included Council comments as follows: Councilmember Reilly expressed concerns related to difficult tax issues for voters and signified that the answer to him is for the Council not to make it an issue. He referred to the two - thirds vote and commented that he did not like the way this is set up. Councilmember Reilly signified that he agreed with Mr. Armerding that this issue is going to be put on the ballot for the voters to decide. Everyone should go to the ballot and vote and, if someone asks our opinion as a person, give it, but not as a Council Member. Mr. Reilly reviewed additional concerns including aspects relating to a San Francisco example on an initiative with an 8 -2 vote, even though voters passed it, and recalled temporary taxes set up that result in the tendency to keep. He did not want to tell people that this advisory measure is anything other than what it is. > +aneii.11r 1G} 11;18 Councilmember Flores expressed appreciation for Mr. Armerding's position. Mr. Flores signified that his position is different than Mr. Armerding's, and reviewed reasons which included the county has seen growing transportation concerns. A coalition has been formed for this and has extensively studied factors related to the increased transportation concerns. Experts have carefully studied the issue resulting in the ballot measures and then voters will have an opportunity to decide whether or not this will be an answer. Councilmember Flores signified that Council has been elected to take responsible roles in such matters. Resolution No: 98 -155 SUPPORTING SONOMA COUNTY 1998 TRANSPORTATION BALLOT MEASURES A motion was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Resolution No. 98 -155. Discussion of the motion included Council comments as follows: *Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez signified that she too appreciated Mr. Armerding's views but thought when public officials are elected to make decisions, they should do so. As a user of the highway, she believed it is appropriate for Council to make a statement on this issue, therefore felt comfortable with the adoption of this resolution. *Mayor Spiro also thanked Mr. Armerding for expressing his views on this issue. Ms. Spiro shared that she also thought the Council needs to support these ballot measures. oCouncilmember Reilly signified, for the record, that he is not voting against the widening of Highway 101, but he is voting against the City Council either supporting or not supporting the ballot measures, as they should leave it to the voters and Council should remain neutral. Upon above motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, and approved 3 -1 -1, with dissension by Councilmember Reilly and the absence of Councilmember Mackenzie, reading was waived and Resolution No. 98 -155 was adopted. RECESS: Mayor Linda Spiro declared a recess at approximately 7:45 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Vidak- Martinez reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:54 p.m. With the exception of Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Spiro, all other Councilmembers were present. Ms. Vidak - Martinez advised that the Mayor left the meeting due to ill affects of smoke from the fire sprinkler demonstration she participated in earlier this evening. NOTE ON REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS: With two Council Members absent, Council concurred to defer several of the remaining agenda items to its next meeting to enable full Council review, as separately and consecutively signified in these minutes. 11. 1998 -99 BUDGET 1) Report on status following Budget Work Sessions - 12EELERED 2) PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez continued the public hearing from the July 28, 1998 Council meeting at approximately 7:54 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak at this time, the Mayor Pro Tempore continued the public hearing to the next Council meeting. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) August 11, 1998 12. COUNCIL YEAR 2000 PROJECT • Matters pertaining to the General Plan process, if any New procedures instituted by City Council - any Councilmember may agendize items for discussion or action related to this project City Manager Netter signified that the City Council recently modified its procedure on the General Plan project and developed the title "Council Year 2000 Project" which identifies the main project. Confirming his recent review of this new procedure with City Attorney Flitner, Mr. Netter explained that Council needs to bring items to the City Manager's attention while preparing the next agenda, to be listed as an action item. If Council just wants to discuss an item, it can be brought up under generic title. Discussion included Council commending this effort and the importance of results toward harmony and support. Comments were also made regarding beneficial possibilities of request for proposals for a facilitator. -- City Manager Netter signified that this was the direction to the City Manager at the previous Council meeting. Mr. Netter advised that he is in formulation of outlining a plan, which will include a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, a facilitator & /or planning consultant, possibility of an oversight committee, etc., and will be bringing it forward in September, as he will be on vacation the last week of August. City Manager Netter distributed to Council the staff report of July 17, 1998 from Assistant City Manager Leivo providing an update regarding Status of the General Plan. Mr. Netter advised he has discussed the status of the General Plan elements with Mr. Leivo and asked him to wrap up all of the input received to date on the elements in process, so that the ideas submitted to date will not be lost. Then staff suggests to temporarily stop review of the General Plan while developing the Request For Proposals. 13. OPEN SPACE AUTHORITY letter re: park in front of Performing Arts Center • Council discussion /action - 12EELRRLD 14. GRAND JURY RESPONSE TO FINDINGS 1) Staff Reports /review of draft responses -- City Manager Netter referred to the two reports for this item provided for Council's review, and advised one area of change to be made on the wheelchair access report regarding estimated costs, which were too high. 2) Consideration of joint response -- City Manager Netter recommended that the above - referenced draft responses be combined into a formal joint response for Council review at the next Council meeting. Council concurred. Discussion included acknowledgment of comments by Councilmember Reilly bringing attention to specific sections of the public safety responses requiring designated signatures, i.e. City Manager and City Council for LF 19 and only the City Council for LR7. Councilmember Reilly reviewed, for the record, the contents of LF 19 as follows: "All law enforcement departments are under the control of civilian authorities. The Board of Supervisors, city and town managers and city and town councils have been conspicuously silent in taking a leading role in the closing of the perceived communication gap between the citizenry and law enforcement." *114ayeF Spir-e Mr. Reilly signified that Council must take a stand on this and the response should include putting together efforts for solutions to this perception. *C 0 R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 8/25/98 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Reilly (deletion lined outtaddition underlined) .mark 9oonerilri E 11;.199 15. COMMISSION /COMMITTEEBOARD APPOINTMENT *Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Applications (LS nomination) - DI~;FFRRFD Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez advised that, before leaving this meeting, Mayor Spiro shared that she was not yet ready to make her nomination to this appointment. 16. SEMI - TRUCKS IN NEIGHBORHOODS (LS) - Council discussion /direction - DF.FF.RRF.D 17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE & /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1) Towing Committee (Flores/Mackenzie) -- Councilmember Flores advised that a meeting has been scheduled next month on September 10th with Gary Sterner and the Council Committee, comprised of Councilmember Mackenzie and himself, to discuss this contract renewal. A report will be provided to the full Council on results of the meeting. 2) 2x2x2 Committee (Flores/Vidak- Martinez) -- Councilmember Flores shared contents of his report distributed to Council on this Committee meeting held on July 31 st as follows: Student Safety - Concerns were expressed regarding the traffic at the entrance of Rancho Cotate High School and at the corner of Burton Avenue and Southwest Boulevard. Director Rooney will be asked to complete an assessment and make recommendations. Community Involvement of Students - Students need to be more involved with the community and community organizations. All members of the committee were asked to compile a list of possible opportunities for consideration. America's Promise - Councilmember Flores noted that Vice -Mayor Vidak - Martinez would share comments on this item as she has been more directly involved with the program. Mr. Flores' report signified that Rohnert Park is an America's Promise Community. Cotati was asked to consider designation so that both communities could focus on full service for youth and families. Facilities - The full use of municipal and school facilities should be fully considered and scheduled for mutual benefit whenever possible. All playgrounds should be opened and available for community use. The policy of locked school playgrounds will be reviewed and discussed at the next committee meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez reported that the meeting was very amicable and very productive. This committee has not met for quite a while. The specific focus on America's Promise pertained to welfare of children in the community, welfare reform supporting at- risk families, and what we could do as a committee to support this effort. She and others in the community have been seeking how to help. It was recognized that resources need to be located with easy access with focus on joint use facilities. Services have generally been sent to other communities. Representatives at this committee meeting generally agreed on the focus and anticipated meeting again in the middle of September. Ms. Vidak - Martinez signified looking forward to future meetings of this committee. 3) Hospital Site Committee (Spiro/Reilly) -- Councilmember Reilly reported that this committee met recently for the purpose of considering the terms of a lease agreement with representatives of the Rohnert Park Wellness Center proposal. He signified that the lease addresses fair market value and, bearing in mind that the hospital site was intended to be a hospital use, which is not very likely in this community, but at the same time the next generation of services need to be considered. Councilmember Reilly advised this item was being prepared for review at the first Council meeting in September. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) August 11, 1998 18. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS: *Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) 8/10/98 meeting (Flores) Councilmember Flores distributed and shared contents of his written report as follows: Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Our area Corridor Management Plan is due to MTC in October. All projects and programs for inclusion will be reviewed by SCTA prior to submission. SCTA Annual Budget - A balanced budget will be considered by the Authority at the September meeting. Revenue is projected at $546,339 and expenditures at $543,900. 1997 -98 Year End Report - Revenue is due SCTA from MTC and Rohnert Park. We need to send $4,000 for our Unmet Transit Needs Plan. Joe Gaffney will invoice MTC through our finance department and when received, the funds will be forwarded to SCTA. Status of CalTrans Proiects in Sonoma County 1. Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12 - The environmental document is being completed. construction should begin in the summer of 2000. 2. Highway 12 to Steele Lane - Work is scheduled to begin on the environmental document. 3. Wilfred Avenue Interchange Right Of WaY, ANuisition - Environmental document work is beginning. Local and state funds will be necessary for project completion. 4. Rohnert Park Expressway park & Ride Lot -The project is expected to be completed during 2000 -2001. Sonoma and Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) - The makeup of the Sonoma Co. Board of Directors will be decided on August 18th. Proposed are: 2 - Sonoma County Supervisors 2 - City Councilpersons Appointed by Mayor and Councilmembers' Assn. 1 - At Large (Board of Supervisors Appointment) 19. 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. 20. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1) League of California Cities Joint Division meeting with North Bay and Empire Divisions, September 3, 1998 at Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park -- Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez announced this meeting. -- City Manager Netter advised that a special, memorable event is planned for the Social Hour of this meeting featuring "Flemenco" with dancer Theresa Smith, who is an employee in the City's Personnel Department. 2) League of California Cities' Annual Conference, October 2 -4, 1998, Long Beach, Ca., Appoint designated voting representatives -- Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak- Martinez announced this conference and advised she planned to attend. -- Councilmember Flores signified he also planned to attend and recommended the Vice Mayor as alternate voting representative, as the Mayor would be the designated voting representative, is she attends. -- Councilmember Reilly signified that he would not be attending and shared his view, as indicated in the past, that attending meetings outside the local vicinity is an unnecessary expenditure as most of the information could be obtained from more economical sources, such as written reports or reviewing tapes. 3) Swimming pool hours (Flores) -- Councilmember Flores suggested that City Manager Netter meet with Recreation Director Mikalis on the importance of expanding the number of hours swimming pools are open during the summer season. 4) Sonoma County Associates for Youth Development (SCA)D) (Vidak- Martinez/Spiro) Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez *shared requested a meeting is being be planned in the near future for Mayor Spiro and herself to meet with staff and also to invite Cecelia Belle of SCAYD to review aspects of human services needs related to tW9 organiza She acknowledged that the meeting date has not yet been specified and needs to be set up through the City Manager's Office. *C 0 R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 8/25/98 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Viclo Vidak - Martinez (deletions fined out/additions underlined) Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) August 11,1998 5) Canon Manor (Vidak- Martinez) -- Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak- Martinez referred to previous discussions regarding Canon Manor concerns and asked if there needs to be consideration of strategies for a method of approaching the issue for Council with Canon Manor representatives. -- City Manager Netter responded that he sent the letter last week according to Council directives at the previous Council meeting. 6) Retirement of Director of the Wineries Association(Reilly) -- Councilmember Reilly referred to this recent retirement announcement and asked if plans are in progress for the City to express appreciation for her past efforts in this capacity. -- City Manager Netter acknowledged that Ms. Linda Johnson has successfully handled this position for approximately 16 years. She recently commented that this has been a very enjoyable position over the years and she is now looking forward to moving in a different direction. Mr. Netter shared that Ms. Johnson will be here for two or three months and there will probably be a national recruitment of the opening to enable locating a well - qualified replacement. City Manager Netter signified he planned to meet with Ms. Johnson in the near future and would be able to provide an update to Council in September. -- Councilmember Reilly signified that since the City contributes substantially to the Wineries Association each year, suggested having a part in the recruitment process. 7) Bikeway/Pathway maintenance (Vidak- Martinez) -- Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak - Martinez commended the recent efforts of the Public Works Department for the beneficial results of the new gravel *path for Lydia Park and weed removal of the bicycle /pedestrian pathways in the community. *C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 8/25/98 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez (addition underlined) 8) Sonoma County Fair (Vidak- Martinez) -- Mayor Pro Tempore Vidak- Martinez advised that she went to the Sonoma County Fair. She attended the Youth Talent Show and complimented the local talent, sharing that many of our youths took first and second place. 21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1) Strategic Plan with Citv Council/Results Group Tues., Sept. 29th, 6 -9 p.m. at California Wine & Visitor Center -- City Manager Netter recommended this date and time for the continuation of this process. -- Councilmember Reilly advised he would be in Ohio on business and was available for local meetings only during Council meeting weeks. Discussion concluded in Council concurrence to focus on September 24th for this meeting. 2) Cell Phone Antennas/Pacific Bell Mobile Services request to install antennas in Sunrise Park City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report dated August 4, 1998 provided to Council for this item from Assistant City Manager Leivo, and responded to Council questions. He signified that the issue is whether the City wants to consider this and recommended referral to City Engineer Gaffney to see if current provisions can accommodate the request, and whether or not the proposed payment of $600 per month to lease the use of the light standard is reasonable. Some communities, like Cotati, have adopted an ordinance to only allow the antennas on public property, so installation of antennas are restricted. City Manager Netter asked if Council had any concerns about this and signified that if it involves anything other than an antenna on a pole, then it would have to go through the Planning Department. -- Discussion included Councilmember Flores commenting that the City could use the revenue but would not want anything unattractive. Councilmember Reilly signified that staff should also check into what affect this may have on reception of other things already in the area, as well as, what happens on maintenance, such as soccer fields, etc. 1rtI1%+Ifa�anp;:. £I:... 3) Ci Manager vacation August 17 -24, 1998 -- City Manager Netter announced that he would be on vacation in the Sierras with his family during the week of August 17th. 4) COPS MORE Update -- City Manager Netter reviewed this update distributed to Council dated August 4, 1998 from the Santa Rosa Police Department signifying that the competition for the grant funds is greater than previously anticipated. They are asking all applicants to look at other options in the event of a shortage. Mr. Netter responded to Council questions explaining that the City would still have its initial portion of approximately $350,000 even if additional funds are unavailable. This affects the countywide system proposed and there may be the same concept forthcoming but on a smaller scale. 5) Sonoma County Water Agency dredging -- City Manager Netter advised that the Water Agency. is proceeding with handling the silt problems and dredging work on Copeland Creek and Sonoma Mountain. 22. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: 1) Any items from closed session -- City Attorney Flitner advised the Mayor's report on the closed session was sufficient. 2) Other, if anv -- City Attorney Flitner signified he had nothing further to report at this time. 23. ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: None. 24. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Vidak - Martinez asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at this time. No one responded. ANNOUNCEMENT OF 1998 -99 BITD(:F.T WORK SESSION City Manager Netter referred to Council direction at the end of the Budget Work Session held earlier this evening and announced that the next 1998 -99 Budget Work Session for the Chamber of Commerce presentations would be scheduled for an hour immediately preceding the next regular City Council meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m., August 25, 1998. 25. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Vidak - Martinez adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:38 p.m. JuZftaof, Deput Clerk Vicki Vidak - Martinez, Mayor Pr Tempore 081 Nnui Advisory Board Recommendation — August 11, 1998 to the City Council Th dviso Bra! oa commends to the Rohnert Park City Council that it form a Steering Committee for the purpose of studying the need for a new library facility, and it also recommends that this committee consist of the following people: • Barbara E. Butler— Associate Librarian, Sonoma State University and Rohnert Park -Cotati Library Advisory Board Member • Lynne Conde' — Chairperson • John Dell'Osso — Cotati City Council Member • Maurice Fredricks — Attorney - at - Law • Helen Hin tereder — Liaison with the Sonoma County Library Board • Rick Marraffino — Exchange Bank Branch Manager • Greta Viguie — Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instnac6on, Colati- Rohnert Park Unified School District • Paula Young — writer of Proposal and Board member of Rohnert Park -Cotati Friends of the Library • Marie Zane — Cleric and Board member of Rohnert Park -Cotati Friends of the Library • Consultant: Roger Pearson — Director of Sonoma County Library system We would like to have a designee on this committee from the city council and we request that this person be appointed tonight. We would like to receive a charge from the city council to conduct a needs assessment for a new library facility with a timeline for completion. In addition, we ask that some time with the Financial Manager for the City of Rohnert Park be set aside to consult with our committee. We would then report our findings to the city council. We would welcome the city council forming it's own committee to assist with this project. My name is Richard Armerding and I live at 1236 "&4 Hagemann Lane. Madam Mayor and members of the Council, I speak in opposition to the proposed Resolution supporting the two transportation ballot measures for widening Highway 101 and other projects. The whole purpose of submitting these issues to the voters in November is to allow the voters to directly indicate their choices instead of delegating this power to a governmental body. It would be an abuse of the Council's position of leadership and power for you to use this resolution to sell the two measures. I fully expect the members of the City Council to each have private views on these measures and it would be appropriate for you to express those views individually. I find it completely inappropriate, however, for you to consider issuing a joint and formal statement since its purpose can only be to influence the outcome of the vote. The voters of Rohnert Park are quite capable of making their own decisions on these measures. In any case, it is inappropriate for the City Council to support the sales tax measure whose admitted purpose is to circumvent the spirit of the law. By separating the financing from the expenditure, the sponsors of the initiative are allowing a smaller percentage of voters than otherwise would be required to decide the fate of all residents of Sonoma County. If they are so certain that their cause is widely popular, why are they afraid to submit the measures together? By their very use of this questionable method, they are admitting that there is significant opposition to their plan. By separating the two measures, the sponsors are a.tso subjecting the residents of Sonoma County to two large risks. Firstly, there is the risk that the funds will not be used to pay for the projects which are being offered to lure the voters into approving the added sales tax. Secondly, there is the risk that the 1/2 cent tax increase will become a permanent part of an already onerous tax burden. Lest anyone doubt that these risks are significant, let them remember that we are talking about hundreds of millions of dollars over a period of 20 years. There will be a great temptation for future governments to reroute this money to their pet projects or to extend this tax indefinitely. Voter memories tend to be short and we may be long gone when the damage is done but our children and heirs will suffer the consequences. If these projects, which I support, are truly desired by the people of Sonoma County, then let us commit to them openly and honestly by tying the funding to the expenditures without possibility of future change and let us avoid playing dangerous political games. Thank you for your consideration.