1993/09/14 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
September 14, 1993
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 Pro - Tempore Reilly presiding.
CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Pro- Tempore Reilly called the regular session to order at
approximately 6:35 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Pro- Tempore Reilly advised that a closed session commenced this
evening at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters and personnel
matters. He said no action was taken and there was nothing to report
at this time.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher, Spiro and
Mayor Pro - Tempore Reilly
Absent: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth (out of town on business)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter,
City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, Director
of Public Works /City Engineer Brust, and Finance Director Harrow.
Approval of Councilwoman Spiro referenced August 24th, 1993 minutes for two (2)
Minutes corrections in the last paragraph of page 9 regarding Condiotti
Condos, Spreckels Unit No. 9. She pointed out that the word "was"
should be changed to "has" in the third line of said paragraph to read
"no one else has asked for sewer allocations at this time "; and that
the reference to "126 units" in the last sentence of the same
paragraph should be corrected to "170 units ".
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Eck,
with above corrections as reviewed by Councilwoman Spiro, the
minutes of August 24, 1993 were unanimously approved as amended.
Approval of
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
Bills
City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$809,722.93 were unanimously approved.
Non- agendaed
Mayor Pro - Tempore Reilly queried if any Councilmember had any non-
matters
agendaed items to add to the agenda. Councilmembers Gallagher, Eck and
Spiro signified miscellaneous items to add under matters from Council.
Unscheduled
Mayor Pro - Tempore Reilly stated that in compliance with State Law (The
Public
Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time.
Appearances
Lhder legislation of the Brown Act, in most cases, the Council cannot
handle an item without it being on the agenda. To ensure accurate
recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the entrance of the Chamber
and persons speaking under unscheduled public appearances are
requested to submit completed cards to the recording clerk.
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Lew Kuehm, President of the Founders Days Association representing the Youths of the
Year program, introduced three young ladies for recognition and
award. Mayor Pro - Tempore Reilly extended congratulations and
presented 1993 -94 Youths of the Year name badge awards to Danielle
Loughran, Justine Dyer and Carrie Caudle. Mr. Kuehm, on behalf of
Diane Parker of the Northbay Savings Bank, noted that Danielle
Loughran received a $50 certificate from the bank with the
equivalent worth of $100 in five years.
Jim Clark, 80 Walnut Circle, concerning Ordinance 494 amendments, deferred his
comments to the time of that agendaed item.
Paul Golis, Thousand Oaks, Ca., distributed his written remarks concerning City of
Rohnert Park Code of Ethics Resolution No. 72 -38 and the Statement of
Economic Interests filed by former City Manager Peter M. Callinan in
February of 1977. Mr. Golis shared contents of his written remarks
(copy attached to original set of these minutes) which specifically
expressed his concerns related to the Rohnert Park Regional Park
project and his opposition to Armando Flores' appointment to the
Planning Commission.
Councilwoman Spiro responded that the Regional Park was to remain in
a natural state. Councilwoman Spiro clarified that Mr. Flores had
nothing to do with the park matter.
Mr. Golis indicated that the city should take advantage of the stadium
property for development to help the City's financial situation.
W. Golis requested that the Council review the City's Code of Ethics
applicable to Commission appointments.
Mike Anderson of Sonoma County Comnmity Recycling Center, 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue,
requested that the composting pickup and garbage collection contract
be competitively bid. Mr. Anderson advised that he would respond to
this issue during the scheduled public hearing later on the agenda.
Barry Adams, Attorney for Industrial Carting, noted that the city can legally bid
the compost portion separately.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Pro- Tempore Reilly queried if anyone had any questions regarding
the matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City
Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Councilwoman Gallagher requested
removal of Resolution Nos. 93 -101 and 93 -102 from the Consent Calendar
for further discussion. She also signified that she would vote no on
item C of the Consent Calendar regarding final map approval for
Spreckels Unit No. 9.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - continued
Acknowledging the City NHnager /Clerk's report on the posting of the
agenda.
Resolutions:
No. 93- 98 A RESOLUTION CONNENDING MELVIN K. DAVIS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS
RETIREMENT
No. 93- 99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING SEER 25, 1993 AS "BUILDING A DRUG FREE FVIURE DAY"
No. 93 -100 A RESOLUTION CO"4MING THE COTATI- ROHNERT PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT ON
BEC X4IM SNDKE FREE
No. 93 -103 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS FROM
DAVIS AND SISSON FOR REDWOOD DRIVE AT COWERCE BOULEVARD
No. 93 -104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING COVENANT BURDENING LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS AND
ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR WILLIS AVENUE AND
REDWOOD DRIVE
No. 93 -105 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING
NEMJRANDLM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES IMERNATIONAL UNION
(S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 707 (PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY)
No. 93 -106 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLIVCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING
NEMDRANDLM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION
(S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 707 (CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS)
No. 93 -107 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ROHNERT PARK PEACE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION (R.P.P.0.A.)
No. 93 -108 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COL[VCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
THE OUTLINE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND
SALARY ADJUSTN12M FOR NON - REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman Eck, with
the exception of removing Resolution Nos. 93 -101 and 93 -102 and
Spreckels Unit No. 9 final map approval, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - continued
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
No. 93 -101 AGREEMENT WITH THOMS BULLARD (re. attendance at FBI National Academy)
City Manager Netter responded to Council policy questions concerning
attending the academy.
Upon motion by Councilman. Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro, and
unanimously approved, Resolution No. 93 -101 was adopted.
Resolution A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO
No. 93 -102 FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, WASTEWATER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 1988 -20
Director of Public Works /City Engineer responded to Council questions
concerning the need for the improvements.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 93 -102 was adopted.
Spreckels Unit No. 9 final map approval and accepting dedication of sidewalk and
public access easement
City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that this final map
approval is not a discretionary item but is an administerial procedure.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman. Spiro, final
map for Spreckels Unit No. 9 and accepting dedication of sidewalk and
public access easement was approved by the following vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmembers Eck, Spiro and Mayor Pro- Tempore Reilly
NOES: (1) Councilwoman Gallagher
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth
Scheduled Public Appearances:
1. Bonnie Bergin, Executive Director of the Assistance Dog Institute, explained the
that the Assistance Dog Institute concept was born in Rohnert Park
almost 20 years ago to train dogs to assist people with limitations.
She noted that this became a reality last October and the training
program is currently in operation. The Assistance Dog Institute
recently adopted two dogs from the City's new Animal Shelter for
training. One of the dogs then demonstrated its training and the
effectiveness of the program.
2. Tom Rohner, representative of the California State Automobile Association (CSAA),
concerning the AAA Pedestrian Protection Program, presented to the
City the 1992 Pedestrian Safety Citation achievement award for its
fatality -free pedestrian safety record.
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Fiscal 1992/93 - Budget Review of Actual Revenues and Expenditures
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report dated August 25, 1993
prepared by Finance Director Harrow outlining the highlights of the
fiscal year 1992 -93 (ending June 30, 1993) which compared actual
revenues and expenditures. Finance Director Harrow noted the favorable
net of approximately $1.4 million overall, ending the year with a
positive cash balance in the General Fund of approximately $500,000.
Council Committee reports:
1. Interest on Security Deposits - Councilman Eck explained the resolution for
consideration and noted that the Council Committee (Eck /Spiro)
recornnended adoption of same. Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly read the reso-
lution for consideration in its entirety for the benefit of the public.
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
No. 93 -109 REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE TO ALL RENTERS THAT INTEREST ON SECURITY
DEPOSITS IS A NEGOTIABLE ITEM IN LEASE AGREENIIM
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
following the reading of Resolution No. 93 -109, said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmembers Eck, Spiro and
Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilwoman Gallagher, noting her previous member-
ship on the Sonoma County Board of Realtors.
City Attorney Flitner confirmed to Councilwoman Spiro's inquiry that
being a renter did not constitute a conflict of interest regarding
this matter and, therefore, it was correct for her to vote on same.
David Rostov, 39 Walnut Circle, asked and was advised that resolution would go into
effect when adopted and would be from that time forward, and
would not be retroactive.
Ben Friedman, 7323 College View Drive, expressed his appreciation to the Council
for voting in favor of the security deposit resolution.
2. Nbbile Home Parks Purchase Program - (Council Committee Eck and Reilly)
Councilman Eck confirmed that some communications have proceeded with
Mr. Heath of Valley Village Wbile Home Park and that a meeting was
also held with representatives from the Rancho Felis Wbile Home Park
for a Mobile Home Parks Purchase Program and working out a formula to
project dollar values. Bond Counsel Sutro & Co. is scheduled to meet
with the owner of Rancho Felis to review fair market values.
City Manager Netter added that Mr. Heath is working up a proforma
regarding this item which should be ready for review in a couple
of weeks. Councilman Eck noted that the method of financing could
have a huge impact on the program. Councilman Eck felt the commmica-
tions and meetings were developing trust between the City and
mobile home park owners.
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Mobile Home Park proposed Ordinance 494 amendments:
City Manager Netter referred to a letter dated August 29, 1993 from
Geneva Trent regarding Ordinance 494 amendments amendments which
requests the City's consideration for the ordinance as a June 1994
ballot measure.
Councilman Eck expressed varied concerns regarding reasonableness of
the proposed ordinance. Councilman Eck also noted that the City's
Rent Appeals Board should be included in the review. Councilman Eck
thought that the Rent Appeals Board might be willing to collect data
and make recommendations for Council's consideration.
James M. Clark, 80 Walnut Circle, distributed to Council copies of his letter dated
September 10, 1993 concerning the Valley Village Homeowners' informal
meeting recommendation that the Council accept the offer of Coleman
Persily, Region 2 Manager of the Golden State Nbbilehome CVners League
(GSNDL) to assist the Council concerning Ordinance 494 amendments and
the June 1994 ballot measure proposal.
Following discussion, Council directed staff to schedule a joint
meeting with the Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board considering the
possibility of 5:30 p.m. on October 7, 1993 which is just prior to the
regular Rent Appeals Board meeting. Council also accepted the GSNDL
offer and invited W. Persily to attend the joint meeting.
RECESS Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly declared a recess at approximately 8:07 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly reconvened the Council meeting at
approximately 8:14 p.m. and with the exception of Mayor Hollingsworth,
all Councilmembers were present.
Garbage matters:
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report information regarding
recycling alternatives for compliance with AB 939 mandates. Assistant
to the City Manager Leivo then gave a report regarding the options
and responded to various Council questions. Kevin Walbridge, Division
Manager of Empire Waste Management, also made a short presentation and
then invited Council to view a relevant materials exhibit during a
brief recess following the presentation.
Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly explained that tonight's presentation was for
Council's initial review and that a public hearing for this issue is
scheduled for the next City Council meeting of September 28th, 1993.
RECESS Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly declared a recess at approximately 9:14 p.m.
in order for Council to view the above- referenced exhibit.
RECONVENE Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly reconvened the Council meeting at
approximately 9:20 p.m. and with the exception of Mayor Hollingsworth,
all Councilmembers were present.
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Parks and Recreation matters:
1. North Bay Breakers - Use of stadium for concerts
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
No. 93 -110 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREE ME WITH THE NORTH BAY BREAKERS
SOCCER TEAM FOR USE OF THE ROHNERT PARK STADIUM FOR CONCERTS
City Manager Netter explained the resolution. Following discussion,
Council concurred that this resolution should be specific to North Bay
Breakers' use of the stadium only and that staff should proceed with
the development of a more general standard use resolution with broader
terms and more flexible language. Council also agreed that items 10
and 11 of the agreement should signify cost reimbursement for
utilizing city personnel.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 93 -110 was waived
and said resolution was adopted as amended to include cost
reimbursement when city personnel is utilized.
2. Western League /Dukes Baseball, Inc. letter of September 3, 1993 requesting use of
Rohnert Park Stadium along with staff memo were reviewed. Following
discussion, Council concurred that the item should be referred to the
Council Committee Eck and Reilly for further review.
Bodway Parkway Extension, Project 1993 -5
City Manager Netter referred to the Hewlett Packard letter dated
August 17, 1993 which requests the City to take over the management of
the Bodway Parkway Extension Project with Hewlett Packard reimbursing
the City for associated costs. City Manager Netter recommended that
this project be taken over by the City under an assessment district.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman Eck, the
City's management of Bodway Parkway Extension, Project 1993 -5, as
recommended by staff under an assessment district with Hewlett Packard
reimbursing the City for associated costs, was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmembers Eck, Spiro and Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilwoman Gallagher, due to concerns related to
proposed assessment district costs not being shared by
others benefiting from the roadway extension and
because residents of Cannon Manor do not want it.
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth
Council also directed that appropriate sound walls next to Cannon
Manor residents be part of the design.
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Planning and Zoning matters:
File No. 1612 - Appeal Planning Commission approval of granny unit at 97 Adele Ave.
City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of petition
signatures and staff report regarding this appeal.
Lenore Strande, 97 Adele Avenue, responded to Council questions concerning the
granny unit and use permit noting that she no longer has the
potbellied pig referenced in the use permit and that she was in the
process of cleaning up the property.
Mayor Pro Terrpore Reilly asked if there were others in the audience
desiring to speak regarding this matter. No one responded.
Councilman Eck said he would not be able to support the use permit
until the differences between the neighbors were resolved.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of File No. 1612 for a
granny unit, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: (3) Councilwomen Gallagher and Spiro and
Mayor Pro Tetrpore Reilly
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth
File No. 1615 - Codding Construction - Site Plan and Architectural Review for
8,400 sq.ft. 4 -H meeting facility to be located at rear of Payless
Drug Store and Albertson's market in the Northbay Shopping Center -
City Manager Netter referenced plans on display and the staff report
dated August 12, 1993 regarding this matter.
Jim Groom of Discovery Office Equipment and representative for the referenced 4 -H
meeting facility responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
File No. 1615 - Codding Construction site plan and architectural
review for the 4 -H facility as recommended by the Planning Commission,
was unanimously approved.
Poison Control Center /San Francisco - City Manager Netter referenced the letter
dated August 17, 1993 from County Supervisor Michael Cale requesting
consideration of a County -wide cost sharing program to maintain the
Poison Control Center in San Francisco. Councilman Eck recommended
following suit with the majority of the other cities and take
no action. Council agreed.
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Minor alcohol offense /loud party ordinance
City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of staff
report with attached minor alcohol offense /loud party ordinance for
consideration.
Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly consented to move an agenda item forward
in order to review specified matters from/for Council at this time.
Matters from/for Council:
1. County of Sonoma proposed furlough - City Manager Netter
referenced the letter dated August 16, 1993 from the Town of Windsor
opposing the County of Sonoma's closure during the holiday season.
Council concurred that the City Manager write a letter to the County
requesting that the furlough program should only be a last resort.
2. Council concurred approval for Councilwoman. Spiro to attend the
following three meetings as requested: 1) League of California Cities
Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting on September 23rd, 1993; 2)
ABAG meeting on November 18th, 1993; and the "Call to Action" meeting
of Governor Pete Wilson on November 4th, 1993. In response to
Councilwoman Spiro's request to place revisiting the need for
obtaining additional Council approval to attend meetings if a
Councilperson has been previously appointed to such committees or
commissions, Council signified that this was assumed and understood,
therefore, placing the item on an agenda for further review would
not be necessary.
DUI Cost Recovery Program - Billing and Collection Analyses /Recommendation
Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was deferred to the next
Council meeting.
EXTEND COLUCIL MEETING TIME - Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council meeting
adjournment time was extended in order to complete necessary items
listed on the agenda.
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation letter of September 7, 1993 requesting a resolution
supporting the Coordinated Resource Management and Planning
(CRMP) Process - Kim Cordell of Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
explained the process and responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
endorsement of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Coordinated Resource
Management and Planning (CRMP) Process and preparation of an
appropriate supporting resolution, was unanimously approved.
Communications - Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of City Council. No action was taken unless specifically
noted in these minutes.
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City 1.
Measure A - Local Sales Tax Measure - City Manager Netter confirmed
Manager's
the Board of Supervisors has agreed to add language to Measure A that
Report:
would mirror Proposition 172.
2.
Fall Clean Up - City Manager Netter referenced the City's annual Fall
Councilmembers that the event would begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday,
Clean Up program. Council concurred to proceed with the standard
September 18th, 1993 at the State Farm Insurance Parking lot.
program of two weekends at a cost of approximately $16,000.
3.
Town Hall Meeting - Council concurred that the Town Hall Meeting to be
Reilly confirmed that this event will be held on Saturday, September
held at the Ladybug Recreation Building, on Thursday, September 23rd,
25th, 1993.
1993 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. was for the purpose of providing
Selecting voting delegate and alternate for League of California
an opportunity for the public to express community related concerns
Cities Annual Conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, October 19th, 1993
to the Council which would be taken under advisement for review
at 10:30 a.m. - Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly confirmed he would be
at a later date.
4.
School District fees /Snyder Lane - City Manager Netter noted that
Councilwoman Spiro is the alternate.
preliminary staff meetings between representatives of the School
National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition - Mayor
District and the City are in the process of being scheduled.
City 1. FPPC Advice Letter regarding ability of a Councilmember to vote on
Attorney's General Plan with Councilmember owning property within affected area -
Report: City Attorney Flitner referred to his memorandum dated September 14,
1993. Discussion included staff response that the referenced city
employee was a civil engineer and does not inspect buildings and,
therefore, concerns expressed related to the FPPC do not apply.
It was pointed out that the civil engineer does review improvement
plans, but actual approval or disapproval of such plans is the
responsibility of the City Engineer.
2. Opinion regarding Wine Center agreement was deferred to the next
Council agenda of September 28, 1993.
Matters from/for Council:
1.
County of Sonoma proposed furlough - handled under previous agenda
item discussion.
2.
Founder's Day Parade - Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly reminded
Councilmembers that the event would begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 18th, 1993 at the State Farm Insurance Parking lot.
3.
Hands Across the County "CCMVtVITY ACTION DAY" - Mayor Pro TenQore
Reilly confirmed that this event will be held on Saturday, September
25th, 1993.
4.
Selecting voting delegate and alternate for League of California
Cities Annual Conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, October 19th, 1993
at 10:30 a.m. - Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly confirmed he would be
attending this conference as the voting delegate, and noted that
Councilwoman Spiro is the alternate.
5.
National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition - Mayor
Pro Tempore Reilly confirmed this event would be held in Orlando,
Florida, December 2 - 5, 1993.
Unscheduled
Public Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly asked if anyone in the audience wished to
Appearances make an appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment - Mayor Pro Tempore Reilly adjourned the meeting at approximately
10:25 p.m. to September 23rd, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. for a Town Hall
meeting at Lady Bug Center.
De7 Cit lerk yor Pro empore
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REMARKS I3Y PAUL GOLIS BEFORE THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1993
My name is Paul Goli_s. I reside at 202 Sundown Road, Thousand
C).+hs, California, 91360. My only direct connection to Rohnert
P rk is a reversion in twenty acres of property located east of
Ili- I ad um whose title is held by the city.
But historically ]_ have the best of reasons. If it weren't:
for nice, Rohnert Park would not be here today. If Rohnert Park had
not begun when it did, Sonoma State University would not be :Located
here today. There are many other special aspects of the city that
wonid not be hare. For example, the concept of neighborhood parks.
For that matter, you would not be here today.
But tonight, I am limiting my remarks to a facility that is not
here, whose creation was destroyed by a previous council for the
musL selfish of reasons, and the individual who led the movement:
to destroy it.
The project was the Rohnert Park Regional Park!
Ile individual is
Armando Flores
who has
returned to your
city
government to pursue
the purpose and
tactics
he has used in
the
post which has caused
damage to this
city in
the millions of
dollars.
I have delivered for each of you a copy of the "Statement of
Economic Interests". Form 721 of the Fair Political Practices
Commission, filed by former City Manager Peter M. Call.inan on
February 22, 1977. On page 2, Mr. Callinan ackknowledged that he
wHs an owner in RODAVCO, Inc., whose partners included Jimmie Roger;
and Donald Davis, the two leading exploiters of this community since
1 96t . It demonstrates that the corruption which continues today
was begun in 1961 by this unscrupulous alliance.
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REMARKS BY GOLIS- -•CONT
I now point to the prospect not realized, which was to be
Rohnert. Park's own Golden Gate Park. ( POINT TO MAP)
ire
original general plan was to have a five acre park in each
nei.ghbor_hood adjoining a ten acre elementary school site. The
formula was so that no child (or adult) would have to walk more
1 -h an third of a mile to a school, park, swimming pout, o:r a
ti(e Id.. One can see the ideal extention of this plan. in
A and B. It is no accident that Alicia Park, which
co!0: t:li:is city almost nothing to build, continues to be the most
recr_-eational facility in this community.
I'trr: c<:Ipstone of' the Park/ Recreational program was this- -the
16:)hr.iert Park Regional Park. It would have been located just west
or Snyder Lane and north of the expressway to take advantage ofd the
cotila_uence of two large drainage creeks by the use of summer dams
as demonstrated in Guernville where water was to be an important
Ile:�re was where the city wide functions would be held to provide
t:)�e least annoyance and the greatest availability of facilities
not available in your neighborhood parks; ample parking, hiking
and picnic areas, lighted tennis courts, major bicycle paths,
rrossi.bly an olympi.c -sized swimming pool, and, yes, a stadium all
conta:i_ned within a 90 acre area.
'I'lle stadium was to be built for the use of the schools and
Sonoma State University as well, not as the playtoy of a city
manager. A true audit of the cost and operation of the present
stadium indicates immediately the economic savings. The present
stadium is located on approximately 5 acres of land worth two and
one half million dollars ($2,500,000). Thousands of tax dollars
i-Jre being 'lost this year because the city is not making the bast
i.i:e of this property.
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REMARKS 13Y GOLI:S - -CONT
'The, projected annual. revenue for the stadium this year is
$8,000, on a total investment of $3,000,000. A realistic
commercial_ return would be $30,000 a month.
But the concept of the Rohnert Park Regional Park was destroyed.
VJII y
I3c_�c<_ruse the Rohnert Park city council wanted Sonoma County Lo
c10 i i -3long with a deal to purchase a 128 acre Par],-, up on Sonoma
Hou.ritai_n known as Rapozo Park.
Wlry?
Bc!cause Jimmie Rogers and Donald Davis owned ad.jo:irring property.
Who was the hit man for Mr. Rogers and Don Davis?
None other than Armando Flores who now sits on your planning
comi'ri:i.ssion. How did Flores do it? By using phony po.11 results.
Back in the 1970's, the city of Rohnert Park sent out a survey
t:o 2500 households regarding the idea of the Rohnert Park Regional_
vs. a park miles from the center of town. Only a couple of
liund -red .responses came back- -with mixed results.
L'hen Councilman Flores said the results were not a true example
of how the citizens felt. The two thousand or so who didn't send
i.rn a :response were for the Rapozo Park, so reasoned the former
Councilman Armando Flores.
If Armando Flores' survey interpretation sounds familiar_, it is
because only last summer when the city sent out a survey to c:iti.zeris
.r(.g(Iar.dJng growth and an 80 acre annexation., Mr. Flores - -as a memiber.
c1 Lh.c site- specific general plan update committee -- discounted the
cit::i_zens who responded overwhelmingly to nix the annexation by
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REMARKS BY GOLIS - -CONT
stating that the survey results were not a true indication of
how most Rohnert Park citizens felt!
Mr. Flores was soundly criticised by the Press Democrat for
his deceptive interpretation.
May I also remind you that the 80 acre annexation was to benc,f::i.t
,'Jimmie Rogers, Don Davis, and Art Condiotti.
Back to the aborted Rohnert Park Regional Park. In its p]_ace;
is a park whose only facility is a Frisbie Course and a few h :i_k.:i_rici
paths. After 20 years, nothing has been done to improve it. Most_-
citizens are unaware of its very existance. There have been a Lew
suggestions to improve this park today but with the city and couriLY
funds running dry, it appears unlikely.
But this is a small matter. The greater loss was in the RU:hn(3.I :t
Park Regional Park.
The corrupt-ion of the past is being repeated over and ove:r aq a i n
in Rohnert: Park as evidenced by the appointment of Armando
and Lhe, last city council. meeting when a 4 to 1 vote thumbed iJ: .i
nose at:. the survey results of last summer, a long range 220-- ye�a:r
PleAll vs. a site specific plan tailored to ,7imm :Le Rocl ,:'ss
interests, a Sonoma County grand jury report, and a Federal.
'Investigation which is looking into past and present city o:f f:i.c::i_A:L s
arid how they have done business.
1. would suggest that before Armando Flores is allowed to vote
on any issue that he be required to compile a report similar to
Form '720 filed by Peter Callinan.
1. have supplied you with your adopted code of ethics. You W1,11
find that Armando Flores has breached the code substantially even
as he takes over with the specific purpose to continue the deception :s
of the past.
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