1998/08/25 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
August 25, 1998
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session
commencing at 7:00 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
7:10 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,
Assistant City Manager Leivo, Finance Director Harrow, Director of Public Safety Rooney,
City Engineer Gaffney, Planning/Community Development Director Schulenburg and Public
Works Manager Stephens.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections to the previous meeting minutes were made by Council
and signified on original set of minutes.- -Upon motion by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez,
seconded by Councilmember Flores, with abstentions by Councilmember Mackenzie due to
absence for the meeting and Mayor Spiro due to absence from a portion of the meeting, the
minutes of August 11, 1998 were unanimously approved as amended.
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $627,921.58 were
unanimously approved.
3. 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. -- Councilmember Flores signified two items to add regarding (1) the Callinan
Sports Center benefit to employees and (2) the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
Clean Air Fund. -- Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez asked the Mayor if they wanted to
have a human services meeting scheduled to which Mayor Spiro expressed agreement.
4. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Linda Spiro made the following presentations:
1) Plaque from the California Department of Corrections to the City of Rohnert Park, its officials,
employees and citizens, for their contribution of time and energies to make the 1998 California
Department of Corrections Summer Games a successful event. The Mayor advised that the metal
star emblem on this plaque, prepared over the signature of Warden Art Calderon of San Quentin
State Prison, is a limited edition of three, hand cast by State Prison Personnel, composed of locks
and keys previously used at San Quentin.
2) Certificate from the League of California Cities recognizing the City of Rohnert Park for its
incorporation into the State of California on August 27, 1962, prepared over the signature of
Ronald Bates, 1998 League President and Mayor, Los Alamitos. As the League celebrates its
centennial anniversary in 1998, it takes this opportunity to celebrate Rohnert Park's cityhood as
well and to extend the wish for continued success throughout the coming year.
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5. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES from 1998 -99 Youth of the Year Program
Mayor Linda Spiro introduced Youth Representatives Senior Cynthia Rail and Junior
Kristin Avery, who provided the youth report as follows:
• Senior Arnie Schmale, previously scheduled for this meeting, was unable to attend due to
being on vacation in Hawaii.
• The first day of school is approaching and many activities are taking place this week at
Rancho Cotate.
• The Freshmen orientation is tomorrow at 6:00 n m with n welcome. back dane.e to fnllnw
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from 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
• All the class councils are preparing for the homecoming rally and dance on October 17th.
• Both middle schools will also have orientations and other activities starting this week.
• Youth Representatives also checked with the City Council to make sure the Mayor for
the Month project will be brought up at the next meeting.
Mayor Spiro responded that this item was deferred from a previous Council meeting and
would be scheduled for review on the next Council meeting agenda,
6. 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) Ellen DeMartini, 1302 Gaspar Court, representing the local Boys and Girls Club, urged
commitment to the children of this community and encouraged participation in the upcoming
benefit prepared for the Boys and Girls Club of Rohnert Park. She distributed flyers for this
event entitled "An Evening with Johann Strauss " featuring the Spreckels Center Symphony
with Asher Raboy conducting, on Sunday, August 30, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at the Spreckels
Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available from board members at $15 each.
2) John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, referred to the Water Conservation Plan scheduled later
on this meeting's agenda, pointing out that it is put forth by the Sonoma County Water
Agency (SCWA), which is actually the County Board of Supervisors, and indicates there
must be a shortage of water. Mr. Hudson signified that water has been made available to
developers by taking it away from ordinary citizens and at the expense of the citizens.
He made comparisons to quotes by designated City staff and Councilmember in a local
newspaper article of Sunday, May 24th, which indicated the sufficiency of Rohnert Park's
water supply. He expressed various concerns related to this matter which included
disagreeing with the need for certain dams or reservoirs, such as the dam built by SCWA
that created Lake Mendocino, cutting off steelhead trout, and was created at public
expense. Now everyone is paying for water they cannot use. Mr. Hudson questioned the
credibility and role of the Sonoma County Water Agency and urged the Council not to
enact this plan to install residential water meters to bill citizens for water they already own.
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3) Joi Losee, 943 Holly Avenue, signified that she had not received answers to procedural
questions on Measure A she presented at a previous Council meeting. She requested a
written response and detailed accounting to the questions she reviewed from her current
August 25, 1998 letter distributed to Council as follows:
*How was Measure A for the special UGB election created?
*What was the cost of Measure A?
*What were the legal costs of the Los Angeles lawyer?
Mayor Spiro advised that the above - requested information was furnished in a staff report
distributed a couple of meetings ago (July 14th) and was to be provided to Ms. Losee.
Discussion followed during which Council commented on various procedures for handling
the different types of communications it receives. City Manager Netter responded to
Council questions and reviewed routine procedures for the extensive and diverse variety of
communications received at City Hall.
4) Lynn Conde, 4732 Dexter Circle, expressed appreciation to Council for listening to her
presentation at the previous City Council meeting regarding her interest to form the
Steering Committee for a New Library Facility in the Rohnert Park - Cotati vicinity. She
confirmed her continued interest in this effort and clarified that this is a different committee
from the one already established by the Library Advisory Board. She acknowledged that
Barbara Butler is on both, but they are not the same. She noted the item listed later on
tonight's Council agenda for formal action on the liaison assignment to the Steering
Committee for a New Library Facility. Ms. Conde inquired about their request that a
charge be made to conduct a needs assessment /feasibility study, which was recommended
by Councilmember Reilly at the previous Council meeting.
Mayor Spiro advised that she was going to request the Library item to be moved forward
on the agenda and would be handled shortly,
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any questions or comments regarding the matters
on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting
Memo. -- City Manager Netter advised the necessity of removing Resolution No. 98 -160
from the Consent Calendar to be brought forward at a later date.
Acknowledging City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda
Resolution Nos:
98 -156 SUPPORTING SEPTEMBER 1998 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG
ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
98 -157 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF COLEMAN CREEK
CONDUIT
98 -158 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COMPLETE THE PAINTING OF THE
SPRECKLES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, NELL CODDING THEATRE
98 -159 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES
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Resolution Nos:
98 -161 CONFIRMING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE REDWOOD POLICE ACTIVITY LEAGUE REAL
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DEED
THEREFORE
98 -162 ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED FOR HONEYBROOK 2 SUBDIVISION
OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER
98 -163 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR HONEYBROOK 2 SUBDIVISION OFFSITE
RIGHT OF WAY
98 -164 NOTICE OF COMPLETION, JASMINE CIRCLE SPEED HUMPS, PROJECT
NO. 1998 -1
98 -165 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LAURENCE R. DEADY (re. alleged damage to
vehicle while doing business at City Hall)
98 -166 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MICHAEL A. BELL (re. alleged injuries from
excavation by the City)
98 -167 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ERIC A. GREENBAND (re. alleged damage to
residence by vehicle pursued by PSO)
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, with the
exception of Resolution No. 98 -160, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's
agenda, was unanimously approved.
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8. Presentation by James E. Landa, Manager, Empire Waste Management
*Merger of Waste Management, Inc. with USA Waste Services, Inc.
& impacts on the City of Rohnert Park, if any
Mayor Linda Spiro advised the deferral of this item due to a recent death in Mr. Landa's
family. Councilmember Reilly recommended sending a letter over the Mayor's signature,
on behalf of the full Council, expressing condolences to Mr. Landa. Council concurred.
AGENDA ORDER: As a courtesy to individuals present at this meeting, Mayor Spiro moved
agenda items #10 and #20 forward to be handled next, beginning with #20 for the Library.
20. STEERING COMMITTEE FOR A NEW LIBRARY FACILITY
*City Council Liaison Appointment & charge for feasibility /needs assessment
Councilmember Flores commented on the discussion of this item at the previous Council
meeting with recommendation that Councilmember Reilly and he both be appointed to this
steering committee to ensure schedules would enable one of them to attend each meeting.
Councilmember Reilly shared that he understood the idea was for the City Council to
approve the concept, or at least direct the formation of an ad hoc committee to discuss the
feasibility of a new library facility in Rohnert Park. Mr. Reilly referred to letter dated
August 19, 1998 provided to Council from Library Director Roger .Pearson, with the
attached list of names recommended at the July 21st meeting of the Rohnert Park - Cotati
Library Advisory Board, and signified that the eleven names were the same ones listed in
Ms. Conde's presentation at the previous Council meeting.
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City Attorney Flitner responded to Councilmember Reilly's questions related to ad hoc
committee requirements that it depends on the length of time, but he would need to check
further into the aspects of a twelve month sunset for an ad hoc committee. If a committee
needs to be a long lasting one, it could be established as a regular committee for an
indefinite period of time.
Mayor Linda Spiro signified that the consideration this evening is not for the purpose of
establishing a new Council Committee, but to formalize Council action to appoint the two
City Council liaisons to the citizens steering committee for a new library facility, as
requested at the previous Council meeting, specifically Councilmembers Reilly and Flores.
Council concurred.
Councilmember Reilly commented on the new Steering Committee's indication of wanting
the City Council to recognize their existence.
Mayor Spiro recognized Lynne Conde, Chairperson of the Steering Committee for a New
Library Facility, who reviewed concerns of their consultant, Library Director Roger
Pearson, pertaining to not being a committee without following the Brown Act
requirements, which most of them did not understand. She requested the Council to
recognize them as a committee so they can move ahead, noting that the Councilmember(s)
appointed to this committee would be there to assist with the official requirements.
City Attorney Flitner explained the difference between types of committees. If the
committee becomes an official sanction of the City Council, then it has to conform to the
Brown Act requirements. However, if a group of individuals /private citizens have come
together as a citizens committee making recommendations to the City Council, even with
the appointments of City Council liaison assignments to the citizens committee, it would not
be so subject to Brown Act requirements and/or of things they do not even know yet. It
would not be as official as a committee specifically established by the City Council.
Ms. Conde signified that the City Attorney's preceding description of a citizens committee
would be the easiest approach for them, as they are stifled by not being familiar with the
official requirements related to the Brown Act. She commented that they are a group of
citizens, none of which are being paid for this effort, with a common goal in mind, so Plan B
for the citizens committee would be the way to get started.
Mayor Spiro asked the City Attorney an additional question on why would it be any
different than the summit meetings. Mr. Flitner responded that if the City Council is not
appointing the committee, then it would not be under the auspices of the City Council, i.e.
established by the City Council for the purpose of reporting to the Council. The citizens
committee is just reviewing a particular situation to make an open finding and possibly make
a recommendation to the City Council.
Mayor Linda Spiro suggested to Ms. Conde that it would be a good idea if they could
inform the public of the dates and times of their meetings so interested citizens could attend.
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Ms. Conde asked if they have been recognized as a committee.
Mayor Spiro responded, yes, the Council has recognized them as a citizens committee, but
the Council is not officially appointing them, as that would be different and more official.
Councilmember Reilly commented that it has always been his impression that the need for
increased size of a new Library in Rohnert Park has been recognized and that the library
facility is something the City has considered providing, so there is a connection between the
City and the Library.
Mayor Spiro recognized Library Director Roger Pearson, who explained why he had asked
for further Council consideration of this item. He wanted to be sure the City Council had a
clear idea on the purpose of the Steering Committee for the New Library Facility, and to
consider whether Council wanted this to be an official Council appointed committee, or
interested sub - committee. This would give the opportunity for the various provisions of the
Brown Act requirements, which would include receiving interested citizen information, as
well as the committee working with the City Council, staff, etc. There will also be the factor
of looking at locations involving consideration of City financing for the building which
would be beneficial to have City Council and City Staff input throughout the process.
City Manager Netter signified that it was needful for Council to understand that it has not
always been the responsibility of cities to build the libraries and this is a public policy
question that has to be answered. There are other avenues of funding resources to consider:
Councilmember Reilly shared that when he says City, it could be other revenues or any
funding partners that combined efforts come up with, but it has been his understanding that
the facility was to be built through efforts of the City. The Library component is to provide
staffing and supplies. As for funding, it could be through the county to direct money to the
city to build a library.
Library Director Roger Pearson commented further that the City Manager is correct about
funding sources other than cities to build a library, but with the exception of Guerneville, the
other cities in the county own the library buildings. He signified that the bottom line is that
Rohnert Park owns the current library building, and he thought it was extremely important
for the continued role of the City in finding a site for a library building, due to controversial
aspects of a library location, which have been discussed in the past. He signified that he felt
it was important for the City Council and staff to continue to participate in the process and
for the Council to keep on track. Mr. Pearson referred to a specified amount of federal
revenue sharing funds which were distributed through the county for the library.
Discussion included Mayor Spiro's response to Councilmember Reilly acknowledging that
no two Council Members can direct staff and asking if a motion was needed to connect this
citizens steering committee to staff. Mayor Spiro signified that a Council consensus would
be sufficient for this type of directive. Council concurred.
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10. SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
*To fill vacancy left by Bob Weinmann (Mayor Spiro nomination)
Mayor Linda Spiro advised that this item was also moved forward on the agenda as a
courtesy to the individual present at this meeting. Mayor Spiro indicated that she had
spoken with several applicants interested in this vacancy and introduced Marion P.
Ackerman as her nomination. -- Upon motion by Mayor Spiro, seconded by Councilmember
Flores, and unanimously concurred, to appoint Marion P. Ackerman to the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission for a two year term to expire December 31, 1999.
ORIGINAL AGENDA ORDER: Mayor Spiro returned the meeting to item #9.
9. CABLE TV MATTERS:
1) Staff report -- City Manager Netter reviewed highlights of the staff report from
Management Analyst Angela Fogle providing an update to Council on Cable TV issues and
Century Communications matters. The memo also indicated the questions raised during a
previous Council meeting on the progress of the Cable TV upgrade. City Manager Netter
signified that the following presentation would provide the opportunity for those basic
questions to be answered.
2) Presentation by Steve Lamb General Manager. MultiVision Cable TV
Mr. Lamb provided an update on Rohnert Park's Cable TV System Rebuild and Channel
Expansion and responded to Council questions. He signified that generally, as Council
knows, the matter of cable TV has a life of its own controlled by others. With regard to the
City of Rohnert Park progress, the underground portion is completed, the public right of
ways are completed, technical people were contracted to ensure that what we are paying
for is what we wanted, and essentially, we are looking at the next 90 days for acceptance of
that system. Looking at next level channeling, as Ms. Fogie's report indicates with
reference to retroactive increase, Mr. Lamb commented that they will most likely do a rate
increase in June 1999 based on channels that day, so if they add 10 channels in June, for
example, it will not raise the rate. He had no idea what the projected rate increase would be
but, with regard to the TCI purchase of Century Communications, it will be tied to what the
FCC law requires.
Mr. Lamb reviewed two items distributed to Council (copies attached to original set of these
minutes) as follows: (1) a news article from the August 24, 1998 Cable World Magazine
entitled, "Fighting For Family Eyeballs - Pax Net edging onto cable's playing field" by K. C.
Neel and Max Lenderman; and (2) a report from Century Communications, Rohnert Park,
regarding Customer Programming Requests from January 1997 through July 1998.
In response to Council questions regarding the status of the transfer, Mr. Lamb signified
that he did not know that much about the AT &T merger but it has been discussed with
numerous representatives of their counterparts, TCI, and several representatives of Century
Communications, including himself and Area Manager Fran Parkey. They will be doing
some hands on efforts with regard to the rebuild. It is the alternative to California cable TV
and includes a very superior upgrade with regard to a residence computer access and will be
seeing a lot more involvement with that technology. The TCI and PAC Bell relationship
which is forming is a PUC issue resulting from the 14 day power outage experienced in
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California in 1995. Mr. Lamb responded to further Council question regarding the
possibility of additional channels available to the City of Rohnert Park, that they are looking
at upgrading their microwave into Rohnert Park in the next 30 to 45 days and their technical
people will be working very hard on that effort.
Mayor Linda Spiro expressed appreciation for Mr. Lamb's presentation and signified that
the citizens of Rohnert Park will look forward to the new service.
10. SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION appointment - Handled earlier on the agenda.
11. 1998 -99 BUDGET
1) Report on status following Budget Work Sessions -- City Manager Netter acknowledged
that several work sessions for the City's 1998 -99 Budget have been held over the past few
weeks including the one held at 6:00 this evening, prior to the regular session. He explained
aspects of next year's proposed budget which included comparison of the approximately
$21.6 million budget total compared to $19.9 million for the previous year. The budget has
been balanced by a use of General Fund Reserves, as the City does not have enough revenues
to totally offset shortfalls. This signifies estimating the use of approximately $1.4 million
from reserves for various project funds and maintaining the reserves at 8 %, which is the same
as last year. It is unlikely that the reserves will have to be used for FY 97 -98 because of the
good economy. Reserves were maintained at 10% in previous years. Some of the personnel
additions proposed in the 1998 -99 Budget include Department of Public Safety Dispatcher
Supervisor (directed through funding resources of the Fire Services Assessment District);
cost of living increases; consultant hired to work with the Personnel Manager; negotiations
will continue with bargaining units probably two or three months; refurbishing of mini parks
A & B (approximately $50,000 *'each); M Park addition (approximately $300,000); pool
aquatic study (approximately $10,000); marketing for Performing Arts Center and
Community Center Campus (approximately $20,000); and Traffic Officer feasibility. Until
staff receives further direction from the Council on the proposed projects, the City Manager
suggested at this stage that Council consider approval of the basic 1998 -99 Budget and come
back for further review of those additional services to be brought forward later, which can be
handled on an individual basis, based on authorization of the Council.
* #1 - C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 9/8/98 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez (addition underlined)
* #2 - C O R R E C T 10 N BELOW from 9/8/98 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Mackenzie (addition underlined)
2) PUBLIC HEARING: At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mayor Linda Spiro continued the
public hearing from the previous City Council meeting of August 11, 1998. There being no
one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council comments on the budget included the following:
*Mayor Spiro commented that it always amazes her that there is so little public input and
participation in the budget process, when it is one of the most important efforts of the City.
•Councilmember Flores mentioned there will be another budget work session for an hour
prior to the next regular Council meeting to proceed with review of the items listed on
tonight's budget work session agenda.
9*2Councilmember Mackenzie expressed concerns regarding staffing levels in light of future
budgets and commented on the need to maintain the increased staffing level.
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•Councilmember Reilly signified that he is also surprised at the lack of public participation in
the budget process, when there is more public input on smaller items. Time did not permit
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discussion of the other items scheduled for tonight's budget work session, which included
ideas on mitigating the five -year budget deficit. He reviewed reasons the next budget work
session will be one of the most important discussions, due to looking at future budgets.
Councilmember Reilly commented on the recent passage of a Council resolution to strive to
pass the next budget by June 30, 1999, and the importance of Council to look at goals and
at deficits the City will be facing. The additions to personnel and park improvements
signified in the 1998 -99 budget, though commendable, are not the real concern, but it is
the large deficits facing the City in the years ahead.
*Mayor Linda Spiro referred to her concerns expressed for the record during last year's
budget process about not using reserves and that she was not happy with 8 %.
Mayor Spiro signified, for the record, that she still does not approve of reducing the
reserves from 10% to 8 %.
*Councilmember Reilly noted, for the record, his previous support of the Mayor's position
of not wanting to reduce the reserves to 8 %, and he continues to supports that position.
*Mayor Spiro added that further considerations are not referring only to the General Fund
Reserves, as the 5 -year projected budget shows other elements needing Council
consideration to ensure keeping on track and being aware of where we are going.
Mayor Spiro commended staff for the efforts involved for this year's budget process and
expressed appreciation that there was more teamwork than in past years.
Resolution No:
98 -168 Approving and Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 1998 -99
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and
unanimously approved, with notation that a budget work session will be scheduled for
review of the unfinished items prior to the next regular Council meeting on September 8th,
reading of the resolution was waived and Resolution No. 98 -168 was adopted.
RECESS: Mayor Linda Spiro declared a recess at approximately 8:43 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Spiro reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m. and with
the exception of Councilmember Reilly who left due to illness, all other Councilmembers
were present.
12. PRESENTATION BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIRECTOR ROONEY
• Rohnert Park Crime Statistics Compared to Cities Similar in Size to Rohnert Park
Director of Public Safety Rooney provided this presentation, as previously requested by
Council, following an article several weeks ago in the Press Democrat on Santa Rosa crime
statistic comparisons. Director Rooney reviewed his report dated August 17, 1998 for this
item, using the overhead projector for viewing related charts and graphs, and responded to
Council questions. The review included (1) population comparisons, (2) approximate
Police and Fire budgets, and (3) 1996 & 1997 avg. violent crimes (per 1,000 population).
In summary, Director Rooney pointed out that every community is different with specific
demographic, social, political and geographic issues, but if these comparisons can be used as
a benchmark, believed the Rohnert Park community can be very proud of its record for
public safety. -- Council expressed appreciation for this presentation and commended
Director Rooney and staff for continued successful efforts of the Department of Public
Safety toward the continued health of the community.
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13. CIVILIAN REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD (COUNTYWIDE BOARD) - UPDATE
Director of Public Safety Rooney signified that the report for this item was deferred from
the July 14th Council meeting to enable consideration by the full Council, and also to
provide extra time to advertise and allow citizens to express interest in serving on this
Board. Director Rooney advised that copies were provided to Council of the applications
received as a result of their community outreach for this Board, and acknowledged that the
City Council had previously requested his recommendation of an appointment to this Board.
Director Rooney reviewed reasons for recommending Mary Jane Beccaria for this
appointment. -- Mayor Spiro shared comments for indicating that this was also her choice
for the appointment from review of the applications received.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Mayor Spiro,
and unanimously approved, with Councilmember Reilly absent, to ratify the nomination of
Director Rooney for the appointment of Mary Jane Beccaria to the countywide Civilian
Review Advisory Board and, also that letters of appreciation be prepared over the Mayor's
signature to each of the other applicants for their interest in this opening.
14. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY - DRAFT WATER CONSERVATION PLAN
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report, with attached resolution prepared for
Council consideration of this item. He commented that the document includes review of
available funding from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for implementation of
this Plan, which is only conceptual at this Phase I stage. Mr. Netter signified that it makes
sense from a financial standpoint. City Manager Netter introduced Ali Davidson of SCWA,
who reviewed the purpose of the plan and responded to Council questions.
Discussion included Council concurrence to defer this item to the next Council meeting to
enable full Council consideration, with request for representatives of the plan to respond to
questions from Council presented this evening as follows:
*Table 2 -1 re. Water Contractor's Funding Percentage, referring to water entitlement
signified at 40% for Santa Rosa and 10% for Rohnert Park, is there any indication for
Rohnert Park's usage and how was it determined?
*With Rohnert Park being the only city that does not have registered meters, is there any
indication that Rohnert Park is higher, since records indicate that Rohnert Park is far ahead
in this community on the application of potable water? What is the data compared to
metered cities?
*Table 2 -5 re. City of Rohnert Park/Water Savings Goal = 1,400 AFY, referring to
preceding Table 2 -2 for Santa Rosa indicating 2,500 AFY, why 1,400 for Rohnert Park
compared to 2,500 for Santa Rosa? For example, why is Rohnert Park being held to
higher standards when Santa Rosa has very high treated waste? How was the 900 feet
determined on Rohnert Park's projected savings for metering on Table 2 -5?
*Why is Rohnert Park being criticized for doing what Santa Rosa did on back up systems
that provides water for other people?
City Engineer Gaffney referred to reports the Council receives on the Toilet Replacement
Program and reviewed aspects of that program currently in progress, advising that it does not
affect this Water Conservation Plan presented tonight. Proceeding with this phase of the Plan
does not lock Rohnert Park into it. Results can be observed after the study is reviewed.
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15. OPEN SPACE PARK ADJACENT TO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Resolution for consideration:
98 -_ Authorizing the City Manager to sign a Letter Agreement with the Sonoma County
Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Accepting a Grant for
Development of an Open Space Park, Conveying Conservation Easement and
Assigning Development Rights (6089 Snyder Lane - AP No. 143- 330 -016)
Council concurred to defer this item to the next meeting to enable full Council review.
Planning Director Wendie Schulenburg signified that she would relay the message at the
next Open Space District meeting.
16. COUNCIL YEAR 2000 PROJECT
•Matters
)ertammg to the General Plan process, if an
- New procedures instituted by City Council -
Any Councilmember may agendize items for action
&tor discussion by generic title related to this project
City Attorney Flitner responded to Mayor Spiro's request for clarification on this new
procedure, confirming that the Brown Act requires the action items to be published on the
meeting agenda and properly posted, but discussions can proceed by generic title.
Mayor Linda Spiro signified that the title for this project is fine, but the following definition
needs further consideration, since this is not just for General Plan purposes but is to cover
anything to do with this project. The other item she was interested in bringing forward
tonight pertained to her recent conversation with Andy Esquivel, Community Summit Task
Force representative for Next Steps, wanting to know our time line so we can meet our
goals. Mayor Spiro signified that this was never finalized. She requested that the above -
referenced items regarding "definition and timeline" be placed on the next Council meeting
agenda for action. -- City Manager Netter responded to Council question that he intended
to provide the report on the formulation of the plan for this project at the September 8th
Council meeting, as previously signified and requested by Council.
17. GRAND JURY RESPONSE TO FINDINGS
*Review of draft 'joint response -- City Manager Netter reviewed the background toward
preparation of this item and redrafted in letter format, outlining the specific areas of
questions and answers for the joint response, concluding with all official signatures as
required for the various responses. He asked if there were any Council comments or
changes to this item. -- Discussion included Council concurrence with recommendation
by Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez to add comments to LF 19 response related to the
Grand Jury findings indicating that signified representatives of the City were "perceived
silent ", to clarify that we were basically told not to comment while the law enforcement
investigation was in process, so it would have been inappropriate to comment on this
during that process, but does comment on issues whenever it is appropriate to do so. --
City Manager Netter indicated that the change would be made in the joint response and
then the document would be distributed for appropriate signatures.
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, with
the absence of Councilmember Reilly, the 1997 -98 Grand Jury Joint Response with
inclusion of the above- signified revision, was unanimously approved.
"next Park City Council Minutes (12) August 9, 1998
18. SEMI - TRUCKS IN NEIGHBORHOODS (LS) -- City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report
provided for this item responding to Mayor Spiro's previous request for information
regarding large trucks using streets in residential neighborhoods. The city has the means
to regulate these vehicles through the adoption of a resolution by the City Council and
the placement of required signs in the areas to be regulated. -- Discussion concluded in
Council concurrence that it would be appropriate to pursue this procedure and that it
should be deferred to the City Engineer for review to consider a plan for appropriate routes
for large trucks and designated areas to be regulated.
19. SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM STRATEGIC PLAN - Status Report
City Manager Netter provided an update for this item. He referred to recent newspaper
articles and signified that the latest status on the purchase offer to the Sonoma County
Convention & Visitors Bureau ( SCCVB) to buy out their assets was not sufficient to pay off
debts. They closed about a week ago and are considering a phase out plan. Mr. Netter
reviewed his previous recommendation to hold the funds that were designated in the City
budget for SCCVB until key answers are obtained toward moving in a positive direction.
20. STEERING COMMITTEE FOR NEW LIBRARY FACILITY
re. request for needs assessment and City Council liaison appointment
This item was moved forward on the agenda and handled earlier.
21. COUNCIL COMMITTEE & /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1) KRCB -TV. Channel 22 Sublease Tower - Update (Flores/Reilly)
Councilmember Flores reported on this item, acknowledging that Councilmember Reilly was
not able to attend this committee meeting. Mr. Flores reviewed the financial aspects for
this sublease with consideration of a 70/30 percentage basis on the base net revenues, i.e.
any monies received above the monthly base of $1,800 (derived from $3,100 receipts less
the $1,300 rent), Channel 22 would retain 70% and the City would receive 30 %, to be
determined on an annual basis. -- City Manager Netter commented on the background of
terms for refinancing efforts of Channel 22 with the Exchange Bank. He confirmed the
indication by Councilmember Flores to leave the $3,100 initial receipts alone but to work on
a base for revenues of the new antennas, so Council would have the descretion of receiving
those revenues, which may change over the years. -- Mayor Spiro signified that she
was not in favor of the 70/30 percentage basis. She supports public television but expressed
concern that whenever the City gives something away, it could be used for youth in
the community, or she would rather be spending that money on the food program.
She commented that this would also be setting a precedent and, with the high explosion of
antennas anticipated across the country, the City should be taking advantage of such funds.
-- Councilmember Flores signified that is the perspective of the Council Committee, so the
percentage can be changed. -- City Manager Netter reviewed provisions for Channel 22 on
the first tower without revenue sharing, allowances in later agreements, then negotiated with
the Exchange Bank with terms balanced on arrangements of old agreements. The City
could return to the 50/50 percentage basis, dealing with Channel 22 on the master lease, and
it seems there should be some kind of agreement on revenue sharing, such as at least 10 %,
to develop some incentive. -- Councilmember Flores recommended the City Manager
proceed with the preparation of language for this agreement with Channel 22, including
aspects reviewed herein, for Council consideration at the next meeting. Council concurred.
itohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) August 25, 1998
2) Procedures for response to citizen communications -- Councilmember Mackenzie referred
to comments on this item earlier this evening and recommended placing it on the next
agenda for consideration. -- City Manager Netter signified the need for clarification as
there are two different issues to consider being requests during public presentations versus
letters listed on communications. Mr. Netter indicated that he does respond to many
letters received without Council direction, but the particular request mentioned tonight
came to Council through a presentation at a previous Council meeting. -- Mayor Spiro
recalled that Council had directed staff to respond to the questions that were raised on the
particular matter and to provide a copy of the staff report to the individual expressing
concerns. She questioned the logic of staff summarizing actions reflected in the minutes of
Council meetings and asked the City Attorney if a mistake were to be made in
interpretation that conflicted with the public record, would it present a problem later?
- -City Attorney Flitner responded that it could present a problem if the public record was
different from the interpretation provided in a response. If an issue is something that is
standard policy, it would involve providing established information, but if it is something
that requires Council direction, then Council needs to do so. -- City Manager Netter
commented that he did not think there is a procedural problem, but would be glad to listen
to further directions. He acknowledged that hundreds of letters are received at City Hall
and questioned the advisability of additional procedures for responses. -- Councilmember
Flores signified it is a good safeguard to have the direction of Council on procedural
matters. -- Councilmember Mackenzie referred to being used to working in a federal
agency and commented that, if a citizen makes a request and feels for whatever reason that
they have not received an adequate response, there needs to be a policy established
specifically for that type of situation, but indicated further that this needs further Council
discussion as excessive responses cannot be afforded in this day and age. Mr. Mackenzie
added that this is part of the process for operating in government and he was sure the City
Attorney will advise on what can and cannot be done.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, the meeting was extended past
10;00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items.
22. 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.
23. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1) Proposal to Enact Ordinance to Itemize Political Contributions (Mackenzie)
2) Proposal to Amend Sign Ordinance for Political Sign Locations (Mackenzie)
Councilmember Mackenzie reviewed the intent of his previous request, which was for the
above two items to be agendized for formal consideration regarding whether or not to draft
the ordinances, after finishing the current budget process. Mr. Mackenzie signified that on
the first one he had proposed examining the itemization of political contributions for
elections in the City of Rohnert Park with consideration to amounts under $100. On the
sign ordinance, he was interested in specifically designating exactly where political signs
could or could not be placed, particularly related to public areas, including the possibility of
a map for clarification.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) August 25,1998
3) Bonnie Bergin, Assistance Dog Institute/Possible rental of former animal shelter (Spiro)
Mayor Linda Spiro referred to letter dated August 8, 1998 for this item and signified that
she spoke with Ms. Bergin recently regarding her renewed interest to resume exploring the
possibility of leasing the former Rohnert Park animal shelter. -- City Manager Netter
confirmed that Ms. Bergin called to inquire about this several months ago. Mr. Netter
advised that the facility had been converted to an electrical shop for City use, but Public
Works Manager Bill Stephens and indicated that it would not be hard to vacate that space
and reconvert it to an area that could be used for the Assistance Dog Institute.
-- Discussion included Council expressed agreement that this could be in the best interest of
the community and commended Ms. Bergin's explanatory letter. -- Council concurred for
staff to proceed with preparation of an agreement with the Assistance Dog Institute for
consideration on a Council meeting agenda in the near future.
4) Schedule Workshop on Affordable Housing -- City Manager Netter commented on the
possibility of inviting Nick Stewart of Burbank Housing to a workshop on affordable
housing. Mr. Netter suggested that Council may want to designate a time and date for a
workshop to review Community Development Commission priorities. Council concurred
to schedule this workshop immediately preceding its regular session on September 22nd.
5) Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Fall General Assembly, 10/16/98
Mayor Spiro announced the ABAG Fall General Assembly to be held Friday, October 16,
1998, focusing on Governing Diversity. Councilmember Mackenzie signified that as the
City's designee to ABAG, he would be attending this meeting.
6) Employee Groups - Callinan Sports Center benefit -- Council concurred with request by
Councilmember Flores for staff to prepare a chart designating which employees qualify for
this benefit, to include City Council, and list restrictions.
7) Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) re. Transportation Fund for Clean Air
Councilmember Flores reviewed designated portions of letter distributed to Council from
SCTA dated August 13, 1998 regarding the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, Rohnert
Park has one project which was programmed in the fiscal year 1996/97 TFCA program for
the Bike /Pedestrian signal on Commerce and Alison. The funds in the amount of $53,823
for this project have not been used yet, however, the project has been completed and staff
has requested an extension in order to allow sufficient time for the reimbursement process.
Also, Rohnert Park has two TFCA projects in fiscal year 1997/98 as follows: (1) Funding
for the Five Creek Bicycle Bridge in the amount of $52,164; and (2) A project in
conjunction with Cotati which provides funding in the amount of $55,960 for the Bicycle
Bridge along the Laguna de Santa Rosa. None of the funds for these projects have been
used and will expire by mid -year 1999, unless an extension is obtained. -- City Engineer
Gaffney confirmed that he is dealing with SCTA to be sure the funding does not expire.
8) Human Needs Services Community Workshop -- Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez
advised that she and Mayor Linda Spiro recently met with Cecelia Belle of Sonoma County
Associates for Youth Development (SCAYD) and Jim Park of Youth & Family Services to
discuss the need to have a community -wide workshop on maintaining human services
needs for the community. Ms. Vidak- Martinez advised that, to begin that process, several
of them will meet to work toward developing the workshop, and would report more later.
Itnhnert Paris City Council Minutes (15) August - 25,1998
9) Canon Manor -- Councilmember Mackenzie referred to the Canon Manor Committee
meeting scheduled on September 22nd and signified that he had indicated he would be out
of town. He extended apologies for not being able to participate in this meeting, but that
Committee Member Vidak- Martinez is going to attend.
24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1) Sonoma County Transit, Bus Shelter revisions beginning 8/24/98
City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report provided for this item regarding the notice
received from Sonoma County Transit that three bus shelters in Rohnert Park are
scheduled to be removed due to a history of vandalism at the following locations: Golf
Course Drive at Hillview Court; Snyder Lane at Eleanor Avenue; and Arlen Drive at Santa
Alicia Drive. -- Discussion concluded in Council concurrence to send a letter to Sonoma
County Transit regarding Council agreement on the importance of fixing and retaining
these bus shelters. -- City Manager Netter added that he would check into the possibility
of more surveillance by the Department of Public Safety.
2) Cell Phone Antennas - Sunrise Park - Update
City Manager Netter advised this was an informational item provided to Council.
3) Update on "100 Days -10 %" Reduce Indoor Water Use Campaion
City Manager Netter advised the letter dated August 10, 1998 from the City of Santa Rosa
Utility Department regarding this item was provided for Council's information.
4) Railroad Crossings - Update -- City Manager Netter advised the staff report on this item
was also provided to Council for its information.
5) Founder's Day Parade - Update -- City Manager Netter reported that efforts for this event
have ended up as a staff responsibility, as compared to the initial hope toward citizenry
participation for handling the event. Public Works Manager Bill Stephens has taken an
active role in preparations for this event, including creating flyers, etc, and will provide a
monthly report on the process.
6) Fall Clean Up October 9 -18 1998 - status report
This report was provided for Council's information.
7) CAY Manager's vacation
City Manager Netter shared that he enjoyed his vacation last week with his family.
25. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
City Attorney Flitner advised he had nothing to report at this time.
26. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at
this time. No one responded.
27. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Linda Spiro adjourned the meeting at
approximately 10:27 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 1998 for a Budget Work Session.
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Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) August 25, 1998
9) Canon Manor -- Councilmember Mackenzie referred to the Canon Manor Committee
meeting scheduled on September 22nd and signified that he had indicated he would be out
of town. He extended apologies for not being able to participate in this meeting, but that
Committee Member Vidak- Martinez is going to attend.
24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1) Sonoma County Transit Bus Shelter revisions beginning 8/24/98
City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report provided for this item regarding the notice
received from Sonoma County Transit that three bus shelters in Rohnert Park are
scheduled to be removed due to a history of vandalism at the following locations: Golf
Course Drive at Hillview Court; Snyder Lane at Eleanor Avenue; and Arlen Drive at Santa
Alicia Drive. -- Discussion concluded in Council concurrence to send a letter to Sonoma
County Transit regarding Council agreement on the importance of fixing and retaining
these bus shelters. -- City Manager Netter added that he would check into the possibility
of more surveillance by the Department of Public Safety.
2) Cell Phone Antennas - Sunrise Park - Update
City Manager Netter advised this was an informational item provided to Council.
3) Update on "100 Days -10 %" Reduce Indoor Water Use Campaign
City Manager Netter advised the letter dated August 10, 1998 from the City of Santa Rosa
Utility Department regarding this item was provided for Council's information.
4) Railroad Crossings - Update -- City Manager Netter advised the staff report on this item
was also provided to Council for its information.
5) Founder's Day Parade - Update -- City Manager Netter reported that efforts for this event
have ended up as a staff responsibility, as compared to the initial hope toward citizenry
participation for handling the event. Public Works Manager Bill Stephens has taken an
active role in preparations for this event, including creating flyers, etc. and will provide a
monthly report on the process.
6) Fall Clean Up, October 9 -18 1998 - status report
This report was provided for Council's information.
7) City Manager's vacation
City Manager Netter shared that he enjoyed his vacation last week with his family.
25. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
City Attorney Flitner advised he had nothing to report at this time.
26. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at
this time. No one responded.
27. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Linda Spiro adjourned the meeting at
approximately 10:27 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 1998 for a Budget Work Session.
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Pax Net edging onto cable's playing field
By K.C. NEEL
AND MAX LENDERMAN
Fox Family Channel launched Aug. 15
with strong ratings results, but the
network may find it harder to lure
viewers when Paxson Communications'
family- oriented broadcast and
socalled "white area" network ^1 launches Aug. 31.
Indeed, the race for
family eyeballs among
networks like Fox Family,
Disney Channel, and
Nickelodeon will intensify
later this month when Paxson
launches Pax Net in more than
74 million homes via the com-
pany's network of 88 TV stations, which
have secured must-carry status, as well as
where Paxson has no "IV stations.
Even though there is plenty of family
programming currently
available, many top
MSOs say they're eager
ger
to distribute Pax Net,
leaving some industry
watchers to wonder why
J operators would want to
carry such similar net-
works when channel space
is at a premium and other more,
unique networks are vying for
carriage.
"I think that Pax Net will
fill a void Fox Family is creat-
ing as they focus their pro-
gramming efforts elsewhere,"
said Jeff Abbas, Adelphia's senior director
of programming. Adelphia announced its
a slew of cable affiliation deals that will
guarantee carriage of Pax Net in areas See Eyeballs on page 44
News
Pax Net Crowds Cable's Playing Feld
Eyebalb from page I
Pax Net affiliation last week.
"There's no such thing as too much
family programming," Abbas added.
More signficantly, perhaps is the fact
that operators are being lured by lofty cash
incentives. Paxson reportedly has offered
operators up to $10 a subscriber a month
for carriage. It's also willing to reward
MSOs with cash compensation if they put
Pax Net's broadcast station on lower chan-
nel positions.
Ironically, Fox
was one of the first
networks to use
the cash- for -car-
riage incentive.
News Corp. of-
fered MSOs be-
tween $10 and $12
a subscriber to get
its Fox News on
cable systems in
1996. It worked, but it was costly and sev-
eral new networks have refused to go
down that path, or go down it for long.
Paxson is willing to spend between $50
million and $60 million on MSO payments
alone this year, according to a recent
Securities & Exchange Commission filing.
Paul Kagan Associates figures that the pay-
ments will add between 4 million and 5 mil-
lion cable customers to Paxson's footprint
Fox Family president Rich Cronin isn't
fazed by the competition: "The more the
merrier. We're going after a different au-
dience than Pax Net Their key audience
is 50+."
But Paxson isn't Fox Family's only com-
petition. During Fox Family's relaunch
weekend. The Disney Channel televised
The Lion King and Nickelodeon aired its
season premiere of The Rugrats. And while
Fox Family ran a Spice Girls special on
Aug. 16, MTV jumped the gun by running
its own special on the group on Aug. 15.
Fox Family doesn't plan to sit still with
all this competition, Cronin said. Indeed,
network spots will be aired in over 50 mil-
lion cable homes this fall and Fox Family
will cross - promote its line -up with other
Fox affiliates, including broadcast
Some operators have expressed con-
cern over the revamped Fox Family,
which ditched its old format of shows that
included Bonanza, The Big Palley and
Gunsmoke for a new lineup that's de-
signed to attract younger viewers
Other operators have taken a wait-and-
see attitude about the programming
changes so far and Cronin noted that "ca-
ble operators have had absolutely no calls
at any of the regional sales offices with
complaints about the programming."
Still, some operators have said private-
ly that they think Fox Family's new for-
mat may scare away some of The Family
Channel's core viewers and that Pax Net
may be a good alternative for them.
"Fox Family s fast pitch was high action
and designed to grab people's attention."
said one operator who asked to remain
anonymous. "But there are some things on
the new service that 1 don't really want my
kids to watch now. I know it's probably going
to get good ratings,
but that's the way 1
feel."
Still, Fox Family
last week tried to
bang the drum
over its promising
ratings earned over
its debut weekend.
The relaunched
network posted an
average household
rating of 1.7 between 6 p.m. (ET) and 1
a.m. (EM on Aug. 15, according to data col-
lected by A.C. Nielsen.
The network also posted some solid
gains over year -ago totals before News
Corp. and Saban Entertainment bought it
for $1.9 billion from International Family
Entertainment.
Compared to the same day in 1997,
the average household rating increased
143 %. Adults 18.49 delivery improved 75%
to a 0.7 rating, compared to a 0.3 rating
one year ago.
Also, Fox Family tripled the rating that
Family Channel previously gained from
children ages 2 -11 in some dayparts, and
more adults watched the new channel dur-
ing primetime, according to Cronin. More
specific information wasn't available.
The network was also able to retain old-
er viewers (those older than 501 for movies
such as Mrs. Doubtfire, which garnered a
3.4 household rating on.Aug. 15, he said.
"Overall, I was concerned because of
so much competition against us," he said.
"But despite the counter- program-
ming ... we still hit our targets."
In the meantime, Pax Net keeps chug-
ging along. Among the MSOs that've
agreed to carry Pax Net in their white ar-
eas: Adelphia Communications, Charter
Communications, Tele- Communications,
TCA Cable TV, InterMedia Partners and
Comcast Corp.
The network, which is building its pro-
gramming mix around shows like Touched
by an Angel, The Father Dowling Mystery
Series, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, is
viewed by many industry observers as di-
rect competition from Fox Family.
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CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS, ROHNERT PARK
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING REQUESTS
January, 1997 through July, 1998
History
769
18.4%
ESPN 2
504
12.1%
Comedy Central
420
10.1%
Bravo
326
7.8%
F/X
224
5.4%
Home /Garden
203
4.9%
Animal Planet
167
4.0%
TV Land
155
3.7%
E!
153
3.7%
Galavision
141
3.4%
Romance Classics
110
2.6%
ESPN News
103
2.5%
CMT
82
2.0%
BET
75
1.8%
Preview Channel
72
1.7%
Family Channel
71
1.7%
Starz
55
1.3%
VH -1 (24 hrs)
55
1.3%
C -SPAN II
50
1.2%
C -SPAN (24 hrs)
48
1.1%
Encore
34
0.8%
Telemundo
34
0.8%
MTV 2
33
0.8%
MSNBC
31
0.7%
Speed Vision
31
0.7%
Internet Access
26
0.6%
Fox news
24
0.6%
Food Channel
23
0.6%
Sega Channel
23
0.6%
Sundance Channel
22
0.5%
Golf Channel
21
0.5%
Weather Channel (24 hrs)
19
0.5%
Outdoor channel
11
0.3%
Idependent Movie Ch.
9
0.2%
Religious
9
0.2%
Fit TV
8
0.2%
Nostalgia Channel
8
0.2%
WGN
8
0.2%
HBO -2
5
0.1%
Travel Channel
3
0.1%
Arabic Programming
2
0.05%
Gospel Music TV
2
0.05%
SCOLA -SF Ch.
2
0.05%
India programming
1
0.02%
Knowledge Channel
1
0.02%
Prime Ticket
1
0.02%
TOTALS 4,174
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