1999/03/09 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
March 9, 1999
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 Reilly presiding.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Reilly called the regular session to order at approximately 6:37 p.m.
and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Present: (3) Councilmembers Flores, Spiro and Mayor Reilly
Absent: (2) Councilmember Mackenzie (out of town on business)
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez (out of town on business)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner,
Assistant City Manager Leivo, City Engineer Gaffney and Building Official Braun.
1. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Reilly reported on the closed session which commenced this
evening at 6:00 to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
No action taken at this time.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the February 23, 1999 minutes was deferred.
3. APPROVAL OF BILLS:
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, with
Councilmember Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez absent, City bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $586,971.63 were unanimously approved.
4. ADDING INFORMATIONAL NON- AGENDAED MATTERS:
Mayor Reilly asked Councilmembers or staff if there were any non - agendaed informational
items to add to the agenda. Councilmember Flores signified one item to add under the
Mobile Home Park report for Rancho Verde. Councilmember Spiro signified an item to
add regarding illegally parked autos. City Manager Netter signified a couple of
miscellaneous items to add.
5. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
from High School 1998 -99 Youth of the Year Program
High School Youth Representatives were not present at this meeting.
6. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
SSU Student Representative Senior Karl Binswanger provided the SSU Associated Student report which
included:
*Sharing aspects of the two major issues consuming their time which were the budget and elections on the
28th and 29th of April; and
*Review of reasons for recommending a change in the role of SSU Associated Student representatives for a
more beneficial relationship with the City Council. They would like to work more directly with the City
Council on issues that concern the students and would be communicating more directly with Councilmembers
in the future.
Discussion included Councilmember Flores commending the SSU ASB meetings attended by individual
Councilmembers and acknowledged that the Council is open to any suggestions for closer communications.
Mr. Flores also noted that Council had previously asked about getting copies of the SSU newspaper.
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7. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
1) Friends of the Rohnert Park - Cotati Library re Spring Book Sale March 23 -27 1999
Representative Joan Schmutz reviewed her informational memo provided to Council for
the Spring Book Sale of the Friends of the Rohnert Park - Cotati Library. They have
donated over $158,000 to the Rohnert Park - Cotati Library since forming in 1976. Some
of the items they have provided for the library include computers, display shelves, books,
videos, subscriptions to Value Line and Morningstar, furniture, microfilming of the local
newspapers and financing children's programs. The money for these projects is basically
raised through their semi - annual book sales. Ms. Schmutz also shared that space for the
Friends of the Library needs to be addressed in the planning of the new library. They are.
presently considering the type and amount of space they feel would be necessary for the
Friends to continue their effective support of the library, and hope to be meeting soon with
representatives of the City to enable them to have input regarding their needs. She
expressed appreciation for the Council's time and attention.
Councilmember Flores signified that Mrs. Conde of the Citizens Library Steering
Committee had the opportunity recently to visit an excellent Library facility in southern
California. Mr. Flores shared that the Committee would be obtaining input from the
Friends of the Library regarding their needs for the new library, which was the desire of
the City Council, as previously indicated.
2) Rohnert Park Association for the Arts re Arts Areas inside and outside the new Library
Lew Kuehm, President, AFTA, referred to his memo dated February 19, 1999 which was
previously provided to Council, and distributed his updated memo of March 9, 1999, and
informational flyers and AFTA's Spring 1999 Newsletter reviewing upcoming activities
and events. Mr. Kuehm reviewed AFTA's perspectives and request for consideration of
arts needs inside and outside the new library including possibilities for a combination
Community RoonVGallery and an outside wall "band shell" area. Mr. Kuehm indicated
that he had been communicating with Lynne Conde on these possibilities and would be
presenting the same information to the Cotati City Council tomorrow evening at the Cotati
Council meeting.
Councilmember Flores indicated that the primary focus of the library is for the housing of
reading books and related modern technology within the library. After taking care of the
initial needs, there will be areas for other things, like the community room. Though the
idea of a bandstand may sound good, libraries are basically considered places of solace, so
the architect will have to review other alternatives in terms of what can work and be
desirable and complimentary for the library. Council agreed that the above - reviewed
memos from Mr. Kuehm for AFTA should be provided to the Library Consultant to
consider with the plans for the library. Mr. Kuehm requested that the AFTA Gallery
Committee be invited to be involved at some point with the architect for the new library.
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8. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Reilly 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) Marie Knetzger, 101 Enterprise Drive, shared contents of her letter distributed to Council
expressing appreciation for continued efforts in the matter of interest on security deposits
for the rental community. She acknowledged the letter response dated February 24, 1999
she received from City Attorney Flitner and reviewed concerns related to three remaining
questions as follows: (1) Method of payment of interest, with suggestion that landlords
must pay interest on security deposits held over a year with payments made within 20 days
of the tenant move -in anniversary date each year and when deposit is refunded at the end of
tenancy, as Hayward, California, does. (2) Selected segment on tenants, and asking why
only a certain segment of tenants are allowed to receive interest, as all tenants should be
allowed to receive the interest on security deposits as though they were new tenants and
under the same terms provided in the ordinance. (3) Communication to rental community,
indicating that the informational material on the ordinance establishing interest on security
deposits is mailed to the landlords, and the tenants should also be advised.
Mayor Reilly indicated that Ms. Knetzger's letter would be referred to the City Manager
and the City Attorney for further review and response.
2) Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, referred to the recent symposium held in
Rohnert Park on February 27th to receive input from citizens on the growth issue. He
commented on the 800 computerized invitations that were sent out which resulted in 67
people attending the symposium. Mr. Kitchen expressed concerns about efforts targeting
the growth element and shared portions of past Press Democrat articles from 1992 which
stated that over 67% of the Rohnert Park community opposed growth. Mr. Kitchen
recommended consideration of a special election this year proposing no growth. Another
matter that Mr. Kitchens brought to the Council's attention reflected concerns from an
article in the San Francisco Examiner regarding the shooting of a janitor and request for
support to his wife and three children through contributions to a fund established at Bay
Area Federal Savings.
3) Tom Woodcock, Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park, as the Park's President, on behalf of
the mobile home park residents, expressed appreciation to Mayor Reilly and
Councilmember Flores for appearing at their park this past weekend to rekindle hope and
encouragement and to listen to their concerns.
lo. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Reilly asked if there were any questions regarding the matters on the Consent
Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The
Mayor reviewed the titles of items listed on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Linda Spiro requested removal of Resolution Nos. 99 -51 and 99 -55 from
the Consent Calendar for discussion. Council agreed.
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Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda
Resolution Nos:
99 -50 PROCLAIMING MARCH 14 - 20, 1999 "MEDIATION WEEK"
99 -52 APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE
IMPROVEMENTS
99 -53 APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
H.T.E., INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
99 -54 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW POOL
HEATER FOR LADYBUG SWIM CENTER
99 -56 EXTENDING THE BID OPENING FOR WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE BILLING
CONTRACT
99 -57 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF EMILY STRAUB, C/O JACK SILVER, ESQ. (re.
alleged injuries due to alleged sidewalk negligence)
Ordinance for adoption:
No. 648 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.70.050 (ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT) OF
CHAPTER 9.70 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(MOBILEHOME ORDINANCE) REGARDING CPI INDEX AND AGA PERIOD
Approving Rancho Cotate Project Graduation request for waiver of fees for use of
Sports Center for June 11, 1999 event.
Upon motion by Councilmember Linda Spiro, seconded by Councilmember Flores, with
Councilmember Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez absent, the Consent
Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
Resolution No:
99 -51 OBSERVING APRIL 11-18,1999 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS
OF THE HOLOCAUST
Councilmember Linda Spiro referred to the third line of this resolution that specifically
mentioned several victim groups and, since there are some types of victims that were not
included, suggested using generic language, such as "all other victims ". She indicated
that all other categories either needed to be listed, and not just the ones mentioned, or use
the generic language as suggested.
Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and
unanimously approved 3 -0 -2 with the absence of Councilmember Mackenzie and
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, with above - reviewed amended generic language, reading
was waived and Resolution No. 99 -51 was adopted.
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Resol.No: DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
99 -55 PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE
THEREOF, AND DETERMINE HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY
CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Councilmember Linda Spiro signified that there was no reference to the amount the City
would be charging for weed removal. She recommended charging more than the City has
charged in the past and noted that a resident called her recently and asked about this item.
City Manager Netter explained that this is the first step in the process and consideration of
the actual amount to charge for weed removal would be included in the next steps for the
weed abatement process. He confirmed that this would be included in the notice to
residents at the correct time of the process.
Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and
unanimously approved 3 -0 -2 with the absence of Councilmember Mackenzie and
Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, reading was waived and Resolution No. 99 -55 was adopted.
10. INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSITS
re. Index on Interest Rate & Mobilehome Park Exclusion
City Attorney Flitner reviewed his memorandums of February 19 and March 3, 1999, as
summarized in the Council Meeting Memo. The amended ordinance for interest on
security deposits establishes the rate payable on security deposits as the rate paid on 3
month U.S. Treasury bills on the day the lease /rental agreement is entered into. Mr. Flitner
noted that , after review of this item at the previous Council meeting, the City received a
letter from the management of a mobilehome park bringing attention to the exemption for
mobilehome communities. Therefore, the ordinance also excepts mobilehome park owners
from the requirement to pay interest on security deposits in recognition of California Civil
Code �798.36(e) that expressly exempts mobilehome park owners from the requirement to
pay interest on a rental security deposit. City Attorney Flitner responded to comments
made earlier during this Council meeting under unscheduled appearances by Ms. Knetzger.
Mr. Flitner recommended adoption of the ordinance, as prepared, and to let it go for a while
to see how it works and, if payments are made regularly, then the ordinance would be
adequate as presented at this time.
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Linda Spiro, and
unanimously approved 3 - 0 - 2 with the absence of Councilmember Mackenzie and Vice
Mayor Vidak - Martinez, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 649 was introduced.
Councilmember Linda Spiro commented on the information shared by Mrs. Knetzger that
there are at least 10 cities that have dealt with this issue. Ms. Spiro shared that the renters
need to take more of the responsibility for being aware of the provisions for interest on
security deposits. Councilmember Spiro mentioned speaking as the only renter on this
Council, and emphasized the importance that the tenants also be notified of the ordinance,
as well as the landlords. Mayor Reilly expressed agreement with requesting staff to contact
the other ten cities that have established provisions for interest on security deposits, as they
may be able to enlighten us as to what works for them. Council concurred.
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11. PAL BUILDING USE PROPOSALS - CONCEPTUAL IDEAS
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report prepared by Assistant City Manager Leivo
summarizing recent meetings held to review conceptual ideas for PAL building uses.
Assistant City Manager Leivo has indicated he will be reviewing the ideas with the City
Engineer, and also provided a separate staff report summarizing the attached Architectural
Services proposal from Ken Coker, City Manager Netter explained aspects of the PAL
building that will need to be worked on to meet various needs and requested Council's input
and direction on proposed uses for this building. Possibilities could include some type of
use for non -profit organizations in the community, as well as give them a sense of home, as
they have been moved around from year to year. In response to previous question from
Council, staff has not actually completed an outreach program and would need direction
from Council before doing that. Examples of arrangements that would need to be made
would be for some kind of reimbursement for necessary remodeling construction, and/or
maybe consideration for some reimbursement for maintenance and cost of improvements,
but this things will not be known until after review of the architects proposals.
Councilmember Linda Spiro referred to previous Council considerations of the need to
design a place in the community for non -profit organizations that have had no other place to
meet, like the Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Ms. Spiro shared that she had no problem with
SCAYD's use of a portion of the PAL building, noting that SCAYD has a workable grant,
but there needs to be an outreach in the community for the space needs of the non - profit
organizations. She referred to the good work of the organizations, the previous goal of the
Council to provide a meeting place, budget constraints of the non - profits, and the need to
consider whether the City should charge for the facility use.
Councilmember Flores shared his impression that Council gave tentative approval to
SCAYD and Early Learning Institute at the previous Council meeting. He referred to the
8,400 sq. ft. in the facility which more than meets the capacity needed for these
organization. Mr. Flores expressed understanding of the comments of Ms. Spiro, but
indicated that it may be giving false hope to others that have needs and cannot afford a
facility. He expressed the understanding that the construction costs will be at least $100,000
so agreed the City Manager is correct to try to recover the costs. Councilmember Flores
also indicated that he agreed with Councilmember Spiro on the importance of trying to meet
the needs of others in the community, but it was his impression that tentative approval was
given to SCAYD and Early Learning and there is a time factor to consider.
Councilmember Linda Spiro recalled that Council discussed possibilities with the two
groups that were at the previous Council meeting. They were previously requested to
discuss facility needs with COYF which did not happen. Ms. Spiro also indicated that she
did not remember being told that 6400 sq. ft. was going to be allocated to the two
organizations. She commented on the 2000 sq. ft signified in the new staff report for Youth
and Family Services which is smaller than they had at the northern station. Ms. Spiro
shared that a representative of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters told her earlier today that they
are interested in space in the PAL building,
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Further discussion included City Manager Netter and Assistant City Manager Leivo
responding to Council questions with confirmation that staff planned to schedule a meeting
with the COYF Commission and that the facility space anticipated to be used by COYF and
Youth and Family Services would be subject to no charge. It was noted that this is just a start
of the planning process for use of the PAL building. There will be an opportunity to work
with the City Council and the COYF Commission. Staff will raise the issues on floor space
mentioned by Council and will ask Youth & Family Services and COYF to provide a more
detailed list of their needs. City Manager Netter referred to the timing of COYF's meeting
held last night and that Council may want staff to ask them if they would consider having a
special meeting for reviewing interest in space at the PAL building. Council agreed.
12. RESULTS OF SOLICITATION AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR
ARCHITECTS FOR NEW LIBRARY AND CITY HALL PROJECT
City Manager Netter reviewed the staff report from City Engineer Gaffney for this item
regarding results of the architect solicitation process and RFP's for the new Library and
City Hall Projects. Fifteen proposals were received responding to the RFP for the new
Civic Center. Many firms proposed on both the City Hall and the Library, and some firms
proposed on just one of the projects. The architect selected for the City Hall will also be
the lead architect for the design of the Civic Center area. The Architect Selection
Screening Committee will be meeting this Saturday to review the proposals. Council
complimented the results of these efforts with responses from highly qualified firms and
commended staff, all members of the Council, and everyone involved in the hard work
toward this accomplishment.
13. RECEIPT of FEBRUARY 1999 REPORT of the SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY,
YEAR 2000 READINESS of SONOMA COUNTY GOVERNMENTS
City Manager Netter explained this report as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo.
There are no responses required to the findings in this report. In lieu of responding to this
report, the Grand Jury recommends that any time that would be spent responding to this
report instead be applied to assessment and development of solutions for the "Year 2000 ".
Mr. Netter advised that the records management system of the Department of Public Safety
is the only one left to deal with and that is going to be resolved by HTE Management.
14. COUNCIL YEAR 2000 PROJECT - Matters related to the General Plan process
• General Plan Oversight Committee update (VVM/AD
In the absence of the Council Committee Members for this update, City Manager Netter
advised that the last focus groups were held and Rick Brown of the Results Group is
consolidating the information to identify what comes out as the major theme.
Councilmember Linda Spiro referred to the letter Council received from a citizen asking
about the way the 800 names were picked, and advised that the names were picked
completely at random by a new employee from the water bills. For the focus group
participants, there were approximately 80 to 85 who responded, and about 60 to 70 who
attended. Ms. Spiro indicated that she did not take this response as a negative sign, or
disapproval of the effort, but people are just busy with the general demands of their lives.
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15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE & /or OTHER REPORTS:
1) Mobile Home Park matters (JR/AF)
Councilmember Flores reported that Mayor Reilly and he attended the Rancho Grande
meeting and then visited last Saturday with Rancho Verde residents, as mention earlier by
Park President, Tom Woodcock. They appreciated the invitation and listened to some
excellent comments and concerns. Enthusiasm was expressed to progress toward the
purchase of the mobile home park. Concern was expressed regarding the northern and
western creeks and the possibilities of flooding. Councilmember Flores distributed and
reviewed his report dated March 4, 1999 from this Council Subcommittee listing the areas
of possible settlement to relate the points of view of the mobile home park residents to the
full City Council as follows:
1. Streamline the Capital Improvement process
2. Vacancy Decontrol
3. Amend the Ordinance to Provide for a Reduced Number of
Rent Appeals Board Meetings
4. Raise the NOI (Notice of Increase) Criteria for Rental Increases
Based on the NOI Formulas From 60%
5. City Waives Its Claim for Attorney's Fees in Sime Case
(237,832.40 as of 7/31/98)
6. Increase the Rents at Rancho Grande
Councilmember Flores indicated that the Council Subcommittee presented these as
discussion items and had been previously directed by the City Council to meet with the
park resident associations and residents to determine their perspectives regarding possible
settlement areas.
Mayor Reilly reviewed some of the concerns expressed by the residents which included
water backing up into the showers; the need to correct the drainage of water at the bus stop
which back up and blocks the entrance; and the need to deal with the Water Quality
dredging issue and some areas with ground sinking. Mayor Reilly requested the people to
write down those problems as the City may need to know the source of the water.
2) Community Outreach for Youth & Families (CO)F) Commission
Councilmember Linda Spiro shared that she attended the COYF meeting last night which
included review of the Safe Haven for Children Program, consideration of meeting with
the -5cn'ooi District, and looking into a State grant.
3) Town Center staff meeting
Councilmember Spiro advised that she met with the Town Center staff meeting last week
to review summaries. There will be more to share on this later,
16. TRANSPORTATION matters:
• Sonoma county Transportation Authority(SCTA ) March 8, 1999 meeting results (JM)
City Engineer Gaffney reported on this item. Chairperson Sharon Wright was not present
so Supervisor Mike Cale chaired the meeting. City Engineer Gaffney referred to the SCTA
agenda and informational attachments provided for Council's information of items
reviewed at this meeting which included work shops, Transportation Measures are still in
draft form and not yet at a point of drawing any conclusions, and the remaining items listed
were general discussion items.
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17. 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.
18. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL: .
1) Library Architect Screening Committee adding an additional member (AF)
Councilmember Flores reviewed the City Council's previous authorization of the Library
Architect Screening Committee with 10 members and advised the Judge Murphy has
informed the Committee by letter that he will not be able to serve since he has retired from
the Superior Court and has made other commitments. Councilmember Flores shared that
Judge Murphy recommended Helen Hintereder, who is a Member of the Sonoma County
Library Board, and also recommended that someone from our own community be
appointed to this Committee. Mr. Flores signified that this was the basis of his following
motion and to enable the new Committee Members to attend the Library Architect
Screening Committee meeting this Saturday for evaluation of the architect proposals.
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, with the
absence of Councilmember Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to expand the
number on this Committee from 10 to 11 members and to appoint Helen Hintereder of the
Sonoma County Library Board, and local resident Tim Smith, 4467 Hollingsworth Circle,
Rohnert Park, to the Library Architect Screening Committee, was unanimously approved.
2) Commissioners' Appreciation Dinner - update
City Manager Netter provided this update advising that March 31 st has been considered
for the Annual Commissioners' Appreciation Event, but may have to be deferred into the
month of April, due to availability of a facility. Plans are being made for a full, sit -down
dinner and current considerations are possibilities for using the Community Center or the
Performing Arts Center for this event.
3) Community Forum - Aquatics Master Plan, Monday, March 15th
City Manager Netter reviewed the memo for this item from Recreation Director Tim
Barry with invitation extended to Council to attend the Community Forum for the
Aquatics Master Plan on Monday, March 15, 1999, 6:30 p.m., at Monte Vista School.
4) Illegally_ Parked Cars at corners
Councilmember Linda Spiro expressed concern about noticing some illegally parked cars
on corners and blocking off handicapped entrances. She requested staff to check on this.
5) Sommers Oats & Associates Recreational Master Plan Proposal (City Land Use at Stadium)
Councilmember Spiro shared that she received a call earlier today from representatives of
Sommers, Oats & Associates requesting to meet next week with the Council Subcommittee
for this item. Ms. Spiro acknowledged that she and Mayor Reilly were designated as this
Subcommittee at the previous Council meeting, and responded to the request that it would
be necessary to check with Mayor Reilly on a meeting date.
6) Golf Course Committee meeting
Councilmember Spiro requested staff to proceed with setting up a Golf Course Committee
meeting to respond to recent resident concerns.
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7) Convention Center Study
Councilmember Flores referred to his memo of March 5, 1999 to the City Manager
requesting status reports on (1) Convention Center Study - Preparation for the City
Council, and (2) 24 Acre Western Annexation - Submission to LAFCO. City Manager
Netter responded that Planning Director Wendie Schulenburg has a meeting scheduled
tomorrow for review of the 24 acre Specific Plan. Also, the Convention Center Study
should be completed this month.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1) 1999 Founder's Day and Community nity Celebration, 11:00 a.m.. Saturday Sept 25 1999
City Manager Netter announced this item and advised that the flyer was provided for
Council's information regarding the themes, activities, and entry form. Public Works
Manager Bill Stephens is steering the effort with the help of Recreation Director Tim Barry.
2) Strategic Plan Continuation with City Council Choose Date before a Council meeting
City Manager Netter recommended scheduling an hour or hour and a half for this item when
Consultant Rick Brown of the Results Group is able to attend, possibly prior to the first
Council meeting in April, and if there are no other conflicting schedules. Council agreed.
3) The Buske Group Cable TV Consultant re Proposed Transfer. of Century Cable TV System
City Manager Netter advised that the letter of March 3, 1999 for this item was provided for
Council's information. Mr. Netter shared that Councilmembers may be receiving some
calls on this and specifically noted the recommendation in the letter to refer the calls to the
Buske Group to enable speaking from one voice.
4) Building Department Move
City Manager Netter explained the space needs at City Hall and recommendation to move
the Building Department. Staff has identified approximately 1500 sq. ft of available space
in one of the buildings east of City Hall, only two doors down, and recommends moving
Building Official Lee Braun and Inspectors to that location. The space of choice would
require very little modification, with the exception of cutting out half a wall for a reception
area for a cost of approximately $5,000. Closer estimates on remodeling costs will be
available to review at the next Council meeting. Discussion concluded in Council
consensus for staff to proceed with necessary arrangements for this building space and,
regarding which employees should move to the building, for staff to work out the best
possible solution that would have the least impact on the public.
Further discussion included Mayor Reilly acknowledging that Building Official Lee Braun
was the Chairperson of the recent CALBO (California Building Officials) Conference and
commended Mr. Braun on the good job.
City Manager Netter publicly thanked Building Official Braun for his part toward bringing
the CALBO Group to Rohnert Park and for the hard work he did for this effort.
5) Purchase of Century Communications by Adelphia Communications Cow.
City Manager Netter referred to the February 25th newspaper article on this item in the
San Francisco Chronicle and advised that this was not in northern California, but in
southern California. It is a different situation than the one in this area.
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6) Purchase of Waste Management b Ay llied
Councilmember Linda Spiro referred to recent information regarding the purchase of
Waste Management by Allied and requested the City Manager to find out about this.
7) Education Foundation of Sonoma Count Silent Auction & Chili Cook Off - Fundraisers
Mayor Reilly referred to the Education Foundation's *Silent Auction being held tonig
and the beneficial Chili Cook Off fundraiser for the teachers and students this Saturday
and requested the City Manager to check with them to see if it would be appropriate to
make an announcement on the fundraiser results.
*C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 3/23/99 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Reilly (additions underlined)
20. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
1) Any items from closed session
City Attorney Flitner advised that the Mayor's closed session report was sufficient.
2) Possible Support for SB758 re Attorney Fees
City Attorney Flitner referred to his memorandum of March 3, 1999 explaining the letter
request of February 25, 1999 for this item from Golden State Mobilhome Owners League.
Mr. Flitner recommended deferral to the next Council meeting to enable full Council
consideration. Council concurred.
21. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Reilly asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at this
time. No one responded.
22. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Reilly adjourned the meeting at
approximately 8:12 p.m.
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