1990/07/24 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
July 24, 1990
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in adjourned regular session in the City
Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park,
California with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding.
Call to Order The adjourned regular session was called to order
at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Hollingsworth.
Roll Call Present: (3) Council Members Hollingsworth, Eck
and Hopkins
Late: (1) Council Member Cochran (time of
arrival noted in minutes)
Absent: (1) Council Member Spiro
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Callinan, Finance Director Harrow,
Assistant to the City Manager Leivo.
1990 -91 Budget The Council commenced a work session on the
proposed city budget as presented by the City
Manager.
The work session consisted of Council interviews
with representatives of different organizations
who had requested a contribution or subsidy from
the City.
Ms. Kim Bricker appeared on behalf of Sonoma
County A.I.D.E. and explained her request of
$15,000.
Ms. Lilith Rogers appeared on behalf of the Sonoma
County Storytelling Festival. She indicated that
the group had reduced their request from $6,000 to
$1,200 and explained her request.
Mr. Walt Guanella appeared on behalf of the
Guanella Bros. Softball Team and explained his
request of $10,000. Council Member Hopkins
indicated that he would be a Council
representative at the upcoming tournament in
Victoria.
Ms. Mary Anderson appeared on behalf of the Family
Education Center and explained their request of
$2,000.
Council Member Council Member Cochran arrived, the time being
Cochran Arrives 4:45 p.m.
Ms. Barbara Harris appeared on behalf of the
Sonoma County Arts Council and explained her
request of $3,500.
Ken Butler, Lon Russell, Diane Parker, Dave
Wattell, and Bill Kirkpatrick all appeared on
behalf of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce and
explained their request of $56,000.
Mr. Patrick Ross and Mr. Nabih Geha appeared on
behalf of the Sonoma County Convention and Visitor
Bureau and explained their request of $180,000.
The Council took under advisement all requests for
funds.
Council The adjourned regular session was adjourned at
Adjournment approximately 6:05 p.m.
Mayor ,
City Ma ger /Clerk
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes
July 24, 1990
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
Hollingsworth presiding. The open regular session was
preceded by a closed session which commenced at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO CRDER Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at
approximately 7:45 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that an adjourned regular
session convened at 4:00 p.m. today for a work session on
the proposed 1990 -91 City budget. He also advised that a
closed session commenced this evening at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss litigation, personnel matters, and real estate
negotiations during which the Council decided to appeal the
Court's decision regarding the mobile home rent control
lawsuit and go ahead with the damages phase of the trial.
He said that the Council concluded that Ordinance No. 494
should be upheld so there will be no measures put on the
November ballot regarding mobile home rent control and the
Council will no longer be in negotiations with the mobile
home park owners. Mayor Hollingsworth also said that
outside support will be given to the City Attorney to
proceed with the damages phase of the trial and thereafter.
Marian Case, 93 Walnut Circle, comwnted from the audience
that it was fantastic that the rent control matter was not
going to be put on the ballot, and the Councilmembers
deserved a medal for this decision.
John Murrain, 203 Circulo Nuevo, asked if Council had any
concept of when the Judge would publicize the Court decision
to which the Mayor responded that the timing is unknown but
the process is moving as rapidly as possible. It was
mentioned that the City Attorney had dram up a probable
timetable of events that is much longer than could be
imagined and that it is available to those interested.
Present: (3) Councilmembers Cochran, Eck, Hopkins and
Mayor Hollingsworth
Absent: (1) Councilmember Spiro (on vacation in Europe)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust, and
Assistant to the City Manager Leivo.
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1 of W=tes Upon motion by Councilman
Eck, the minutes of July
the following vote:
Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
10 and 16, 1990 were approved by
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, and Hollingsworth
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Cochran
ABSENT: (1) Councilmember Spiro
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $1,011,835.21 were
approved. CDA bills presented per the attached list in the
amount of $233,816.15 were also approved.
Moment of Silence A moment of silence was observed in memory of Sergeant
for Caouette Steven R. Caouette, who passed away on July 14th, 1990, for
the service he gave the City of Rohnert Park as a Police
Officer. Mayor Hollingsworth acknowledged the presence of
Sergeant Caouette's wife, Melody, in the audience as he had
previously advised her of including on tonight's agenda the
authorization of a bronze plaque in memory of Sergeant
Caouette to be placed in the new Public Safety Building. He
said a particular area should be specified in the new Public
Safety Building to honor any Police Officers who served the
comninity and passed away during their time of service.
A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to place a bronze
plaque in memory of Sergeant Caouette in the new Public
Safety Building, and to honor in the same manner any Police
Officers who pass away during their time of service
to the comruni ty .
I�tteMattegendaed Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilmember had any
Matters non - agendaed items to add to the agenda.
Councilman Eck said he had one miscellaneous item to add to
the agenda.
City Manager Callinan said a resolution regarding an
agreement with the School District should be added under
"other resolutions for consideration ".
Lhscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with
Appearances State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished
to crake a comment may do so at this time.
Arthur Anderson John Murrain, 203 Circulo Nuevo, assisted Arthur E. Anderson,
240 Walnut Circle, in communicating with Council because of
W. Anderson's hearing problem. W. Anderson referenced his
letter previously provided to Council at the June 12th
meeting regarding questions on the Green Book Acireerrrsnt ?rte
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his request for response in writing from the City Attorney.
He said there was nothing in City Attorney Flitner's letter
of response that says it is legal for Valley Village
residents to be part of the Green Book Agreement. He
requested that the City Council declare Valley Village not
subject to the Green Book Agreement since the law is
specific that it is not legal for two parties to enter into
an agreement without the consent of the third party.
City Attorney Flitner said his written response to Mr.
Anderson's questions regarding the Green Book Agreement was
prior to tonight's decision by Council to uphold Ordinance
No. 494. Mr. Martin acknowledged that he would make this
clear to Mr. Anderson.
Marty Joseph: Martin Marty Joseph Martin, P. O. Box 12231, Santa Rosa, said he
was here tonight to address the City Council on the
violation of his civil rights when he was recently detained
by officers while his vehicle was being searched and he was
forced to submit to alcohol sobriety tests. The officers
refused his request to stand in the shade during this time
so he spent sixty -five minutes standing in the sun. Mr.
Martin said at the same time, favoritism was shown to
another person who was wanted by the law, while the officers
laughed at everything he brought up.
City Manager Callinan explained that two claims had been
submitted to the City by Mr. Martin after the printing
of tonight's agenda and would be on the next Council
meeting agenda.
Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner
explained the procedure of referring claims to the insurance
company for handling.
Rae Dunn Rae Dunn, 183 Verde Circle, expressed appreciation to the
Council for tonight's vote in favor of Ordinance No. 494.
She shared contents of her written inquiry to the Council
(copy attached to original set of these minutes) asking if a
dream of approximately three to five years ago of a group of
mobile home residents called "Sundial Gardens" would stand a
better chance of approval today.
Richard Meuse Richard Mause, 8764 Laurelwood Drive, Coach of the Cardinals
Cardinals Softball Girls Softball Team, reviewed the team's successes in the
Team California State Championships and Western Regions and
requested financial assistance for the August 6th ASA
Nationals in Winterhaven, Florida. He said the need is for
approximately $11,000 to attend this competition of which
the team has raised approximately $5,000.
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Discussion followed during which it vas acknowledged that
this team's request %as scheduled later on tonight's agenda
following Council decision regarding establishing policy for
financial assistance to local organizations. Council agreed
that rather than hold W. Maese until later in the
meeting, action could be taken on the Cardinal's request
at this time.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to approve a
$1,000 contribution to the Rohnert Park Cardinals Girls
Softball Tournament Team in anticipation of approving the
new policy regarding financial assistance to local
organizations on tonight's agenda.
George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, distributed copies to
Council of his outline entitled "$50 Million Bond To
Purchase bbbile Home Parks" and shared the contents therein
(copy attached to original set of these minutes). He said
this was in response to a challenge from Council at the last
meeting to come up with a plan regarding the =bile home
rent control matter. Discussion followed.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Hollingsworth queried if anyone had any questions
regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar which were
explained in the City Manager's Council Nbeting's Memo.
No one responded.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting
of the agenda.
Resolution No.
90 -150 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORPORATION GRANT DEED FROM HEWLETT -
PACKARD COWANY (for road right of way for extension of
Magnolia Avenue from Manchester Avenue to Bodway Parkway)
Resolution No.
90 -151 RESC�T.�TTIl�1V CAT.T.TTiG FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOn i�iTCHEN
EQUIPWN T FOR THE CORDING CENTER
Resolution No.
90 -152 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNIMRE AND
FIXTt JF2ES FOR THE CORDING CENTER
Resolution No.
TREES 90-153 RESOLUIrION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR NUS
•- THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK LPMAN FORESTRY PROGRAM
Resolution No.
90-154 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR AN •• • E- �• • • - • u - E. - •
.. « PERFOPJAING ARTS CENTER CCNCESSION
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Resolution No.
90 -155 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (For Janitorial Maintenance
of Lady Bug Park Recreation Center, Public Works Corporation
Yard, Public Safety Main Station and Public Safety
Northern Station)
Resolution No.
90 -156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CECIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR HAZAmcus MATERIALS INSPECTION
SERVICES
Resolution No.
90 -157 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 1990 -91 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Resolution No.
90 -158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CCLUCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A MONEY PLRCHASE RETIREMENT PLAN ADMINISTERED BY
ICM RETIREMENT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
ADOPTION AGREEMENT
Resolution No.
90 -159 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO AGREEMENT FOR
WATER SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF RUSSIAN RIVER - COTATI
INTERTIE PROJECT
Resolution No.
90 -160 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CITY'S
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Resolution No.
90 -161 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE
CITY'S PERSONNEL OFFICE AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
USELESS RECORDS
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved.
Muscular Dystrophy
Association City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been
provided to Council of letter dated July 17, 1990 from the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) requesting a 5200
donation to benefit Bay Area Chapter.
Discussion followed during which it was acknowledged that
the form letter request did not need Council action at
tonight's meeting, however, Council agreed that the Muscular
Dystrophy Association is a worthwhile cause and the $200
request for support should be included for consideration in
the budget review process.
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Scheduled Public Nark Wittig, P. O. Box 4092, Santa Rosa, requested on behalf
Appearance: of his ice cream vending business by outcry and others
Ice Cream Vending previously rejected, that Council give consideration to a
by Outcry change in the Noise Ordinance to enable bringing same to
Rohnert Park. He advised that for the last year he has been
selling ice cream in this manner in Rohnert Park and has not
had any complaints about noise; the music used is very low
level in order not to disturb sleeping babies, etc. He said
he checked with Assistant to the City Nunager and Chief of
Police who indicated there have been no complaints regarding
the noise of the ice cream truck.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Eck, to take this matter under advisement.
Discussion followed regarding the need to clarify the motion
as a courtesy to Mr. Wittig.
The above motion was clarified by Councilman Hopkins,
seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, that
it is the Council's intention not to change the Noise
Ordinance at this time.
Rosana Sorensen, 7806 Nbntero Drive, said she has three
young boys at home who look forward to the ice cream truck
and expressed concern about Council's lighthearted attitude
regarding this matter. She said drivers in the neighborhood
slow down when they see the blue and white ice cream truck;
parents come out with the children reminding her of her own
childhood; children are so constrained in every area of
life anymore that the ice cream truck is a little bit of
freedom to enjoy and makes people happy. She said she did
not think she was the only mother in Rohnert Park that feels
this way.
Mayor Hollingsworth said there have been a lot of mothers
who have come to Councilmembers taking the opposite stand
and extended apologies to Mrs. Sorensen if the Council
sounded insincere to her regarding this matter.
Resolution No.
90-162 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ANEMING RESOLUTION
NO. 89 -105 (SETTING GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION RATES) TO
SEPARATE DEBRIS BOX SERVICE AND ALLOW FOR AUM4%TIC RATE
INCREASES (Direct Pass - Through) BASED ON INCREASE IN COUNTY
DUNE FEES
City NNnager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman. Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and unanimously approved, reading of the resolution
was waived and Resolution No. 90 -162 was adopted.
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LANDLORD'S (S) AGREEMENT AND
90-163 WAIVER REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN COTATI - ROHNERT PARK
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SECURITY PACIFIC EQUIPMENT
LEASING, INC. RE: NDNTE VISTA ELEMWARY SCHOOL
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and said it
did not get on tonight's agenda because of staff oversight
and would therefore need Council action as an emergency item
prior to adoption of the resolution for consideration. He
advised that Council action prior to the next regular
meeting was important to the school district.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved to consider
Resolution No. 90 -163 an emergency item and place said
resolution for consideration on tonight's agenda.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
90 -163 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Nbbile Hone Rent Mayor Hollingsworth said the litigation update regarding the
Control Update Mobile Home Rent Control was handled previously in tonight's
meeting and no further discussion was necessary.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
90-164 CONSOLIDATION OF THE REGULAR m-vICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1990
AND ANY ELECTION WHICH MAY BE HELD IN THE SANE TERRITORY
THAT IS IN PART THE SANE (ELECTION CODE S 23301.5, 23302)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilmen Cochran, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
90 -164 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Ballot M3asure re.
hbbile Hone Rent
City Manager Callinan said with Council's earlier decision
Control Mtter
to uphold Ordinance No. 494 there would be no consideration
of a resolution to place a measure on the ballot regarding
the mobile home rent control matter.
Planning & Zoning:
landscape Plan
City Manager Callinan referenced a plan on display for the
for SW Blvd.
Southwest Boulevard landscaping plans for the old shopping
center. He requested Council's approval of this plan and
authorization for staff to contact property owners to work
with the City on efforts to upgrade and improve the
appearance of the shopping center.
Discussion followed during which concerns were expressed
regarding the unstaffed recycling barrels, teepee's and
parked trucks on the shopping center parking lot.
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A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to approve
staff's recommendation for landscaping plans of the
Southwest Boulevard Shopping Center and authorize staff to
contact property owners to work with the City on efforts to
upgrade the shopping center.
General Plan City Manager Callinan said the matter regarding the
formation of a separate local housing task force to assist
in implementing the many suggestions made in the General
Plan Housing Element ( #18, page 4 -41) was discussed at the
last Council meeting. He suggested that Council may
initially want to defer such needs to the Planning
Commission for surveys and to obtain further information
before developing a large housing task force.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor
Hollingsworth, to defer the local housing task force matter
to the Planning Commission for review and recommrendations.
Said motion was not acted on.
Discussion followed during which Council agreed there are
some very active people in the community who want to work on
designated areas of housing needs including the
consideration of future annexations. If there's citizens
that want to get involved, this Council should fully
sanction it. It seems there are citizens that want to do
something about the homeless. Council should direct staff
to develop a plan regarding a separate local housing task
force in order to be consistent with General Plan
recommendations.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to substitute his
previous motion and appoint Councilmen Cochran and Eck as
Council Committee to make a recomrendation as to how to
implement the many suggestions made in the General Plan
regarding the assistance of a separate local housing
task force.
Said motion died for lack of a second.
Further discussion followed regarding the possibility of the
Planning Commission reviewing all available agencies between
now and the end of the year in order to work out
recommendations for housing needs, the advantages of
citizens putting together things that the City does not do,
and State /Federal funds available that are not being
utilized. A housing task force should be made up of not
only homeless but low income needs. Since this is a County
and State issue and not only a Rohnert Park issue, and in
order not to be like a magnet drawing homeless to the area,
this effort needs to be done in cooperation with other
cities and counties.
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Dawna Gallagher, 7342 Rasmussen Way, referenced an earlier
discussion with the City Manager during which agreement was
expressed regarding the proposed housing task force and was
sorry to hear the change of mind expressed tonight by the
City Manager. In response, City Manager recalled a wide
ranging discussion with Ms. Gallagher regarding this matter.
Further discussion followed during which Mayor Hollingsworth
appointed Councilmen Cochran and Eck to be the Council Sub-
committee to meet with the interested citizens regarding the
proposed housing task force and come back to Council with
recommendations. Council concurred.
Commerce Blvd. Councilman Eck said he had met with Howard Boggs regarding
Tree Lapping the tree landscaping on Commerce Boulevard. A very
tentative plan has been presented to Planning Director
Schanky to submit to the Planning Commission and will be
presented to Council for consideration at the next meeting.
So.Co.Transportation
Authority City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been
provided to Council of memorandum dated July 9, 1990 from
Office of the County Counsel regarding the proposed Sonomm
County Transportation Authority and Expenditure Plan and
Timetable. Copies were also provided to Council of Sonoma
County Transportation Authority Meeting Agenda with
attachments dated July 16, 1990, and letter dated July 20,
1990 from Office of the County Counsel to Sonoma County City
Managers regarding same.
Councilmen Hopkins shared comments regarding the above -
referenced meeting as well as results of meeting on July 23,
1990 during which the would be Sonoma County Transportation
Authority agreed to put a 3/4 cent ballot issue on the
November ballot versus the half or full cent previously
considered. The cities were not all that strong on the
satellite roads of Petaluma Hill Road and Stony Point Road,
but the 3/4 cent was a tremendous compromise to make and the
cities will probably be unanimous on this.
Discussion followed.
Resolution No.
90-165 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLUCIL OF THE CITY OF ROMERT PARK
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA
TO CREATE THE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY;
APPROVING THE MQMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
AUTHORITY; APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE AUTHORITY; APPROVING THE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATICN
AUTHORITY EXPENDIIURE PLAN; DESIGNATING THE SONOMA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION ALMfORITY AS THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FOR THE
PREPARATION AND ADOPTION OF A CONGESTION M MGETvEMT PROGRAM;
AND APPROVING AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
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City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 90 -165 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Parks & Recreation
Caanission City Manager Callinan explained copies had been provided to
Council of memo dated July 17, 1990 from Director of
Recreation Pekkain regarding matters from Parks and
'14' Park Recreation meeting of July 16, 1990. He referenced plans on
display and said Council had previously approved "M' Park
plans from the tennis courts to the east and that direction
was needed by Council for the balance of the land. He said
copies were also provided to Council of several letters
supporting the proposed tennis center as follows: Red Lion
Hotel; Sonoma State University; Donna Yock, D.M.D. and
Thomas Fitzgerald, D.P.M.; Craig W. Stephens of Sonoma
County Tennis Association; and John S. Hunt, O.D. and
family.
Discussion followed regarding funding sources for the
proposed tennis center including consideration of proceeds
from the tennis courts. City Engineer Brust confirmed there
would be a financial breakdown prepared for Council's
review. City Manager Callinan reconrended consideration be
given to use Architect Ken Coker who has previously done
work for the City. Concerns were expressed regarding noise
and light factors with confirmation given that there are
currently no residents in the area to give input.
Mayor Hollingsworth acknowledged a group of citizens in the
audience who were attending tonight's meeting to express
support of the proposed tennis complex with confirmation
that it would not be necessary to speak if Council approved
development of the tennis complex.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, to approve in
coricept '"he.- "Li' Paris Tennis Complex as presented by staff
and to proceed as funding is available.
"G" Park Councilman Eck referenced the miscellaneous item to put on
tonight's agenda as mentioned at the beginning of the
meeting. Tennis balls hitting the backboard area of the "G"
Park tennis courts are creating excessive noise. City
Engineer Brust confirmed that a fence has been put up around
the area to prohibit throwing baseballs which did not stop
the noise problem. An acoustical engineer has reconrended
punping cement into the fence as there needs to be a
heavy mask to deaden the sound. City Manager Callinan
suggested replacement of the facility with one constructed
of concrete.
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Resolution No.
90-166 A RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY FOR ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR
COWBITY PROK) TION
City Imager Callinan explained the resolution.
Discussion followed during which Council reviewed the
recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission
regarding the proposed policy for financial contributions to
sport groups, teams, and other organizations. Council
concluded said recommendations met with its approval with
the exception that, in emergency situations only, it would
not be necessary for an application to be reviewed by the
Parks and Recreation Commission prior to being reviewed by
the City Council because of timing of scheduled events such
as tournament games.
Council concurred the words "if feasible" should be added to
requirement No. 9 of the policy for financial contributions.
Upon motion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman.
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
90 -166 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
RP Cardinals Girls
The request for financial assistance from the Rohnert Park
Softball Tournament
Cardinals Girls Softball Tournament Team was reviewed and
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approved at the beginning of tonight's meeting under
Unscheduled Public Appearances.
RP Girls Softball
Joyce Poueu, 5760 Dolores Drive, representing the Rohnert
League
Park Girls' Softball League, said requests for financial
assistance had been reviewed by Council at two previous
meetings during the policy review process. She said that it
was necessary to use some of the older team's funds
for the younger team's tournament expenses and funds are now
needed for the older team to go to the nationals in Idaho on
August 7th at a cost of approximately $5,000.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, to approve a
$1,000 contribution to the Rohnert Park Girls Softball
League for the eighteen and under team to go to the
nationals in Idaho on August 7th.
Ci muiications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
City Kn ager's Report:
City Picnic
City Manager Callinan said the City Picnic held last year
for employees and families was a great success, and this
year's City Picnic is planned for September 16th from 11:00
a.m, to dark at Alicia Park.
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Freeway Directional City Manager Callinan said a color has not yet been chosen
Sign for the freeway directional sign, but an extension to August
16th has been given by the State.
Resolution No.
90-167 RESOLUTION OF RESPECT FOR SGT. STEVEN R. CAOUPI'TE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Mayor Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 90 -167 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
City Attorney's
Report:
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
90-168
APPROVING AN AGREEMVT OF SETTLEN W BY AND AMONG THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK, THE KERSCH FAMILY TRUST, ROBERT W. HARRIS
AND SHIRLEY M. HARRIS, AND JACK YANOFF AND GLEN LARSON
City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution.
Upon notion by Councilman Hopkiins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 90 -168 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Setting Council
City Attorney Flitner said the law states that City Council
Salaries
salaries cannot be handled automatically through a budget
process but must be processed through the introduction and
adoption of an ordinance. In response to Council questions,
he confirmed the timing of the ordinance could be changed to
be done at budget time, and that such reconsideration could
be done anytime with majority approval of the Council.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Cochran , anri ,wna.'SimO °1 y 4. V a: t,— apprvcu, t,
UlreCt,
staff to prepare an ordinance for introduction setting
Council salaries and schedule it for consideration at the
same time the City budget is considered.
Raja's Development City Attorney Flitner said dismissal of the lawsuit against
Conpany Raja has been undertaken.
Matters from Council:
R041F Open House Mayor Hollingsworth said the REMIF Open House will be August
10 at the Red Lion Inn.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) July 24, 1990
Sister Cities BBQ for
Hone America Exchange -City Manager Callinan said the Sister Cities Relations
Committee has planned a barbecue for Home America Exchange
on August 11 at Lady Bug Park. A welcome dinner is also
planned for Mr. Hideharu Otani, President of Association in
Hashimoto on July 30th at the Red Lion Inn with no host
coctails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. of which the
City has been requested to pay. The Sister Cities Committee
is also requesting the City to pay Mr. Otani's hotel bill at
the Red Lion Inn. Council concurred.
Governor's Visit City Manager Callinan referenced copies of letter provided
to Council for informational purposes only dated July 12,
1990 from Michael P. Rosen, Co-Chairman for Founders' Day
regarding Governor Deukmejian's scheduled visit to Rohnert
Park for Senator Jim Nielsen event during Founders' Day on
September 22nd.
Spray matter City Manager Callinan responded to the Mayor's inquiry that
staff has followed up on the spray incident involving Mrs.
Faye Azevedo on Arlen Drive.
Unscheduled Public
Appearances Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished
to make an appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment Mayor Hol l ingswroth adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:30 p.m.
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$50 MILLION BOND TO PURCHASE MOBILE HOME PARKS
(Approximately $9 Million for five parks.)
(Approximately $4 Million for Sonoma Grove)
COSTS: $50 Million Bond at 9 -1/4% for 15 years.
Yearly cost $6,175,153.90.
COLLECTED: Stats: 1,200 homes - $300 average space rent: (not including
Sonoma Grove).
1,200 x $300 x 12 Months = $4,320,000 Mobile Home Rent
Proposal
#
%
Amount $
Allocated To:
1
50
2,160,000
Rebate to Taxpayers
2
20
864,000
Pay Off Bond Early
3
10
432,000
Set Up Account to Build New Park
4
5
216,000
Upkeep of Park
5
3
129,600
Tie -Down Coaches
6
2
86,400
Improve Mobile Homes
7
2
86,400
Improve Mobile Home Parks
8
2
86,400
Low Income Housing (Outside Parks)
9
2
86,400
Scholarships to High School Students
10
2
86,400
To Preserve Open Space
11
2
86,400
Endowment to Arts
BENEFITS:
1. No more lawsuit.
2. No more threat of lawsuit.
3. Great equity for city.
4. Income for city forever.
5. Land that could be redeveloped.
6. City will have revenue to build additional parks.
7. Rents in Parks will always by affordable.
DRAWBACKS:
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1. Short Term (10 years ?)
2. ? ??