1990/09/25 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
September 25. 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.
CALL TO CRDFR Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at
approximately 7:54 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. He
advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 7:00
p.m. to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters and real
estate negotiations.
Mayor HollingsiAnrth read a prepared statement regarding the
hiring of a new City Manager to replace City Manager Callinan
upon his retirement. The Council's decision was to hire
Joseph D. Netter as the new City Manager, to be effective the
day of Pete Callinan's retirement. The City Council has
great confidence in the abilities of Joseph Netter to continue
the same style of effective leadership the City has
experienced over the past years. A copy of the prepared
statement is attached to the original set of these minutes.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmiembers Cochran, Eck, Hopkins, Spiro
and Mayor Hollingsworth
Absent: (0) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Pro- Tenpore Netter, Planning Director Skanchy, City Engineer
Brust, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo and Finance
Director Harrow.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck,
the minutes of September 11, 1990 were unanimously approved as
corrected for the motion on page 12 regarding the Commerce
Blvd. trees to read "remove clusters #1 and #4; relocate
clusters #2 and #5 to the south, and cluster #3 to the north
so that all trees between Commerce Blvd. and the 101 Freeway
are located approximately due east of the existing Freeway
redwood trees ".
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached
list in the amount of $836,281.39. CDA bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $239,725.87 were approved.
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Nora- agendaed Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilmember had any
Matters non- agendaed items to add to the agenda.
Councilman Eck said he had two miscellaneous items to add
under Nutters from Council.
Councilmember Spiro said she had one item to discuss under
Natters from Council.
Lkscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with
Appearances State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished
to make a comment may do so at this time.
George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, said he had in hand a
video tape of the Fairfield City Council meeting and offered
to loan it to Councilmembers to review, if so desired. Mayor
Hollingsworth accepted the video tape from Mr. Horwedel and
said it would be available upon request for Councilrrembers to
review prior to returning it to W. Horwedel.
Miho Kite Miho Kite, representing Sister City(s) Relations Committee,
5716 Dexter Circle, said the recent Homestay America Exchange
program with students from Hashimoto, Japan was very
successful, that the Mayor of Hashimoto had responded with a
congratulatory letter to the City with plaques of
acknowledgment and appreciation to the City of Rohnert Park
and liaison Councilmember Spiro. She presented the plaques to
Mayor Hollingsworth and Councilmember Spiro.
Sister City(s)
Relations Co undttee
Appreciation Plaques- Mayor Hollingsworth said the item regarding the Sister City(s)
Relation Committee scheduled later on tonight's agenda would
be handled at this time and presented plaques of appreciation
to Miho Kite and Dave Santori for their continued and faithful
services on the Sister City(s) Relations Committee. Miho Kite
accepted the plaques of appreciation on behalf of herself and
Dave Santori, who had advised staff he had previous
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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 Mbmo.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting
of the agenda.
Resolution No.
90 -209 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS LEFT TURN LANE, SO[MiWEST BLVD.
AT CMWRy CLUB DR. PROJECT NO. 1990 -1
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Resolution No.
90 -210 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AQUEDUCT PIPELINES PROJECT
NO. 1989 -21
Resolution No.
90 -211 APPROVING AGREENENI' WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA PROBATION DEPARTMENT
TO USE SUPERVISED ADULT CREWS (SAC) SERVICE
Resolution No.
90 -212 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN KEY CITY POSITIONS
Resolution No.
90 -213 ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED FROM ROBERT E. AND ALMA NANCY
SUTHERLAND, ET.AL. TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (for
installation /maintenance of traffic signal detector loops for
Highway 101/Wilfred Ave. Interchange Project)
Resolution No.
90 -214 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A GTE PRISM PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE
SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE IN FISCAL YEAR 1990 -91
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined on
the meeting's agenda was approved.
Councilman Hopkins recommended that the next four resolutions
for consideration regarding awards of contract be handled
with one motion to which Councilmember Spiro responded she
had questions regarding the award of Contract for
Roberts Lake Park.
Resolution No.
90-216 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR "R" SECTION PARK PROJECT NO.1989 -15
Resolution No.
90-217 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR "A" POOL BUILDING PROJECT NO.1988 -22
Resolution No.
90-218 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO REMOVE, REBUILD, AND REPLACE ROOF OF
CODDING CENTER BUILDING
City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained the resolutions and
outlined the funding for each project.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
Nos. 90 -216, 90 -217, and 90 -218 were waived and said
resolutions were adopted.
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Resolution No.
90-215 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROBERTS LAKE PARK PROJECT NO. 1990 -3
City Engineer Brust responded to Councilmember Spiro's
questions regarding what the City is doing at Roberts Lake
Park and explained the landscaping plan for the park. Mayor
Hollingsworth responded to Councilmember Spiro's question
regarding the Council Committee for Roberts Lake Park and said
he met with staff while she was out of town. He said staff is
looking into the possibilites of acquiring certain land to the
north of the City so the community could retain a separation
between Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park. City Imager Pro- Tenpore
Netter said information on this particular property would be
discussed later tonight under the City Manager's report.
City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No.
90 -215 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Planning & Zoning: Planning Director Skanchy said a public hearing has been
File No. 1219 scheduled at this time regarding File No. 1219 which amends
Chapter 17.38.140 (paragraph J) of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code relative to the placement of "Real Estate Signs" which
allows for directional real estate signs to be placed on
public property with certain restrictions, and Chapter
17.38.150 (paragraph A) relative to maximum sign area in the C
or M Districts and the entitlement to signs on property within
the City which corrects an error in the text of the ordinance.
He explained that copies had been provided to Council of
Planning staff reports, proposed ordinance, and existing sign
ordinance relative to File No. 1219.
Discussion followed during which Planning Director Skanchy
responded to Council questions and explained specific details
of the sign restrictions such as only one sign per
intersection, words limited to "open house" with no
advertising or addresses, and confirmed that the A -frame signs
in the middle of =.r
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Public Hearing Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing at approximately
8:09 p.m. and asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak regarding this matter.
Ralph Jones Ralph Jones, 509 Country Club Drive, said he would like to
mention some of the problems regarding the sign restrictions
in addition to what staff has said. He said most of the
people are trying to abide by the sign ordinance that's being
enforced. He requested Council to make sure this ordinance,
if adopted, is properly published in the Sonoma County
Multiple Listings Book. Mr. Jones said he had several
greetings with the Board of Realtors on this change and that he
is satisfied with the wording.
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There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor
Hollingsworth closed the public hearing at approximately
8:12 P.M.
Discussion followed on the topic of political signs during
which it was acknowledged that the State law is very explicit
regarding political signs, that the particular signs
referenced in the neighborhood were legal, and that
restrictions of political signs include time duration of
viewing, removal immediately following the election and
size restrictions.
Ordinance No. 529 AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(SIGNS) SECTION 17.38.140, PARAGRAPH J, AND SECTION 17.38.150,
PARAGRAPH A OF THE ROHNERT PARK M- VICIPAL CODE
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 529 was
introduced.
Cable TV Franchise City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter explained that copies had been
provided to Council of staff report updating Council on the
franchise renewal negotiations with KiltiVision Cable TV
(M. L. Nbdia Partners, L. P.). which included two possible
options for the franchise renewal, as previously directed by
Council, and shared the contents therein. He said option #1
grants a short term franchise extension of 3 1/2 years with
the minimum time frame necessary to meet federal requirements
and federal cable law. Option #2 grants a longer term
franchise renewal agreement with a stage term of up to fifteen
years which are two terms of six years each and a third term
of three years with specific requirements to be met within
each stage as outlined in the staged term agreement.
Assistant to the City Manager Leivo responded to Council
questions regarding the two franchise renewal options for
consideration. He said the recommendations were developed
with the advice of Consultant Carl Pilnick of
Telecomrunications Management Corp.
Councilman Eck said the Council Committee agreed to the number
of years in the options to be safe legally and narrowed the
options down to two fairly extreme cases to enable the public
to respond at a public hearing with greater clarity regarding
preferences.
Council Committee Member Spiro said the cable TV company
indicated it would not sign the three year agreement but would
invoke the formal procedures if Council chooses to offer the
first option.
Discussion followed during Assistant to the City N6nager Leivo
explained that the formal procedures are somewhat complicated,
that the current agreement could be extended if necessary, and
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that the formal procedures would include more negotiations,
public hearings and other procedures. He said the new
president of the cable TV company had indicated his
willingness to come from Connecticut to participate in the
overall operations to which Mayor Hollingsworth responded it
would be up to the cable TV company if it wanted particular
representatives to be here during any proceedings.
Council agreed to the advisability of receiving public input
regarding the coniumity's preferences and concurred to set a
public hearing at 4:30 on October 23rd, 1990.
Parks & Recreation
C4ffmission Natters City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained that copies had been
provided to Council of memo from Director of Recreation
Pekkain following the Recreation Commission meeting of
September 17, 1990 which included three items of which Mr.
Netter discussed each item with Council regarding 1) Rohnert
Park Softball Allstars request for funds, 2) proposed
"M" Park, and 3) Bambino Baseball in which citizen petitions
were submitted with over 200 signatures supporting the Rohnert
Bambino Baseball League's use of Alicia Park. City Manager
Pro- Tempore Netter said Director of Recreation Pekkain has
communicated with the Bambino League president and thinks he
has worked out details that are acceptable to the concerns of
the league and nearby residents.
Discussion followed with comments of possible future minor
league baseball fields at "M" Park and behind Richard
Crane School.
Coications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
Mayor Hollingsworth referenced item #15 from ABAG regarding
"Notice of Election" and said if anyone has any questions
regarding the candidates, when the full slate comes in, he
would be happy to talk to them about it.
City Manager's Report:
Pi Property Lltiy Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said that staff was previously
instructed by Council to pursue the Rose Peroni property which
is at the north end of the City limits and adjacent to Roberts
Lake Road. (This was the property referenced earlier in
tonight's meeting regarding the possibility of separation
space between Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park.) He said a letter
has been sent to the Peroni representative asking when a
meeting could be set up with Mrs. Peroni to discuss the
possibility of purchasing said property since there has been
no results from previous communications in which the Peroni
representative indicated that he would be contacting Mrs.
Peroni to set up a meeting.
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Discussion followed during which inquiries were made regarding
the possibilities of this property being donated for a park
area with the suggestion of naming it Peroni Park, as well as
consideration given to the possibility of making it a regional
park. Concerns were also expressed regarding the need to have
information available in the event the open space sales tax is
approved in the November election and the need to keep this
possibility on the back burner for consideration.
Sales Tax Audit City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said a letter had been
Report received from the Municipal Resource Consultants (NRC) which
is contracted by the City to provide sales tax audit services
in order to detect and correct point of sales distribution
errors for the purpose of generating new sales tax income to
the City which would not otherwise have been realized.
NRC has identified five businesses from which the City has not
been receiving sales tax income to which it was entitled and
NRC has been successful in correcting one account of the five
for a total new income to the City of approximately $1,900.
NRC is currently working with the State Board of Equalization
to see if corrections can be made regarding the other four
businesses. NRC receives 25% of Rohnert Park's portion of
sales tax collections for the following six quarters for
its services.
Avram Buildings City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the City has been
informed by the owner's real estate agent that 120 and 130
Avram buildings are for sale. These are the two office
buildings to the east of the existing City Hall building and
adjacent to the tudor style building directly behind City
Hall. Staff has reviewed these buildings with the real estate
agent to see if the City would be interested in some type of
use for the two buildings and is brought to Council's
attention at this time because the owners are currently
interested in selling the buildings at a very low price, since
they have had difficulty in leasing the space. Each building
has approximately 12,000 sq.ft. with a net square footage of
approximately 10,000 sq.ft in each building which would result
in approximately 20,000 sq.ft. of total usable space.
City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said staff has reviewed the
buildings with developer Jim Redding and his contractor for
their opinions on price, markets, construction improvements
and use. Possible City use included Public Safety, City Hall
operations, School District operations and the possibility of
other County offices moving down to Rohnert Park.
Discussion followed during which Council agreed this would not
be an appropriate location for Public Safety. City Manager
Pro - Tempore Netter said the owners would like some type of
letter of intent from the City since they need to know what
direction to take regarding these buildings.
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Mayor Hollingsworth appointed himself and Councilman Eck as
Council Committee for the Avram buildings and agreed to meet
briefly for direction on this matter after the close of
tonight's meeting in a brief closed session.
AB939- SR&R's Lipdate City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said that staff has currently
been meting with the County of Sonoma and other cities on a
joint RFP for the Source Reduction and Recycling elements as
required by AB 939. The new Sonoma County Director of Public
Works Mr. Ed Walker, informed staff prior to tonight's meeting
that the Board of Supervisors has approved the concept of a
joint RFP but stated that further consideration should be
given for possible other uses which may include City Hall.
The RFP would be comprised of several components, one of which
the consultants would be handling the Source Reduction and
Recycling elements for the cities and the other one for the
counties is two separate processes within one RFP. In
addition, County staff is recommending that the cost for the
consultants and other requirements of AB 939 be paid from
tipping fees. Therefore, all the cities in the counties'
SR&R's would be paid from the same sources.
RPPClA & SCOPE City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the RPPOA and SCOPE
Dinner(s) agreements were completed a little over a year ago and a
commitment was previously made by the City to invite the
representatives of RPPOA and SCOPE to a dinner upon completion
of the four year agreements. He asked if Council would like
to recommend a date at this time so that a combined dinner, or
two individual dinners, could be set up with the RPPOA and
SCOPE representatives.
Council agreed that staff should make arrangements for a
dinner with the RPPOA and SCOPE representatives on an off
Tuesday night from the regular Council meetings.
Yard Waste Collection City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said staff is working with
Pilot Program Enpire Waste Management on a pilot program for the collection
of yard waste. The pilot program would include approximately
1,000 homes in an area selected by the Council which would
11Q.7 Lvt. — Lctvwi clippings and oiler
growth vegetation. This pilot program would run for
approximately one year and would include a system whereby
another sixty gallon roll -out type container would be provided
to each household for use of disposable garbage. The ninety
gallon roll -out containers would be used for yard waste that
would be picked up separately by a separate truck. This pilot
program would begin when Council selects an area and when
Enpire Waste Management delivers the sixty gallon containers.
This matter has been brought to Council's attention at this
time to give consideration to what area it would like to
select for the pilot program in order for proper letters
and news publications to go out to these residents to
begin the program.
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Discussion followed during which questions were raised
regarding the adequacy of the size of containers, the
possibility of additional pick ups, the overall goal to work
with the requirements of AB 939, and the need for staff to
investigate details further to present a more concrete
proposal for Council's consideration.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, authorizing staff to
proceed with details necessary to present a proposal for
Council consideration regarding the yard waste collection
pilot program.
Fall Clean -up City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said Fall Clean -up is
scheduled for October 6th through October 14th in conjunction
with Fire Prevention Week. This year the program will include
Good Will Industries' participation in picking up items for
redistribution at its various sites.
Healthy Cities' Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said that representatives
Program of the Healthy Cities' Program net with himself and the Mayor
a couple of weeks ago and Rohnert Park has been selected as
one of the nine Healthy Cities in the state. The City's
program for the Healthy City's project fo '90 -91 in "Smoking
Free City ". If the Mayor or any Councilmember wants to
participate in this program, there will be a meeting this
Friday, September 28th, at 10:00 a.m. to review the guidelines
of the program and begin the selection of a committee
representing the business comnmity.
City Attorney's In the absence of City Attorney Flitner who is on vacation,
Report: Councilman Cochran referenced the Chairman's Message on the
cover of the September FPPC Bulletin in which the Federal
FPPC Bulletin Court of Appeals recently invalidated the expression of the
people of California who voted overwhelmingly in 1986 to
provide in the state Constitution a ban on certain political
party endorsements by providing that "...no political party or
party central committee may endorse, support or oppose a
candidate for non - partisan office ".
Rent Appeals Lawsuit City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said that all documentation on
rents has been received from the mobile home parks for the
Nbbile Home Rent Litigation's damage phase of the trial. This
documentation will be reviewed by staff and summarized for
further review by City Attorney Flitner and other legal
counsel. It is estimated that review and summarization will
take three to four weeks.
Matters from Council:
Jt.Mtg.w /School Dist. Mayor Hollingsworth pointed out that the Cotati - Rohnert Park
School District has suggested the dates of January 29, 1991 or
April 29, 1991 for the annual joint meeting with City Council.
Council concurred that January 29th would be the best date,
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Crane Creek Regional City Manager Pro-Tempore Netter said there would be a County
Park meeting on September 26, 1990 at Rohnert Park City Hall
regarding the proposed Crane Creek Regional Park. He said a
bike path from Rohnert Park City limits to Crane Creek had
been mentioned, and inquired if Council wanted staff to
suggest this at the meeting. In addition, the possibility of
soccer fields in the lower portion of the park was mentioned.
Discussion followed during which Council referenced previous
support of connecting bike paths in the City. City Engineer
Brust said the bike path could follow the creek from the City
limits to Crane Creek but that the County will need to
negotiate with the property owners. Council agreed that
consideration of the Crane Creek Regional Park is an excellent
idea and would be a good jogging path and place to walk.
Cotati City Council Mayor Hollingsworth said the recent joint meeting with Cotati
Joint Feting City Council on September 18th was successful and informative.
Rancho Cotate High Mayor Hollingsworth said Rancho Cotate High School's annual
School Project Project Graduation Appreciation Program will be held in the
Graduation multi- purpose room at the high school on October 11, 1990.
SW Blvd. Shopping Councilman Eck expressed concern regarding the recycling bins
Center that have still not been moved from the Southwest Boulevard
Shopping Center parking lot and said follow up should be
continued on this until accomplished because of being such an
eye sore to the conT=ity. He said a new agency is forming
that plans on approaching the Community Development Agency
regarding the City's involvement in terms of improvements for
the Southwest Boulevard Shopping Center. Staff indicated a
meeting is being scheduled with the porperty owners to discuss
the landscaping improvements of the shopping center and other
clean up items.
Recycling Councilman Eck said he understood the City offices have put in
containers for recycling and expressed concern regarding the
City doing its part to purchase recycled paper for office
supplies, etc. to which City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter
responded that there is no formal policy at this time but
the City does purchase computer paper manufactured from
recycled products.
Council concurred that the use of recycled paper for office
supplies should be a working policy of the City and made a
priority, where feasible, and instructed staff to follow up on
a formal policy.
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Popper Scooper Councilmember Spiro said she was absent from the previous
Ordinance meeting in which the Pooper Scooper Ordinance was considered
for introduction and did not receive Council approval because
of a deadlock vote and requested this item be put on the next
Council meeting agenda for reconsideration.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilman Eck, to place the Pooper
Scooper Ordinance on the next Council meeting agenda for
reintroduction and approved by the following vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Hopkins, Spiro and
Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: (1) Councilman. Cochran
ABSENT: (0) None
Utility Use Tax Councilman Hopkins referenced utility use tax recently passed
by legislation and said in light of what the County has done
regarding collections, asked if it would save the City money,
if feasible, to collect its own taxes rather than have the
County do it. He requested staff to prepare a report for
Council's review and consideration regarding this matter.
City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the County now retains
2 1/2 of the City's Sales tax and that the City Managers'
group is working on eliminating that County retention, but as
for the City collecting its own propoerty tax, this is highly
unlikely due to Proposition 13 and the County -wide tax rate.
Staff will research any other areas that may be collected
by the City.
Discussion followed during which concerns were expressed
regarding future possibilities of asking voters to consider
the proposal of a utility users' tax and that it may be the
citizens' only recourse.
Walkways Councilman Hopkins referenced overgrowth noticed on walkways
and said trees needed to be cut back along SW Blvd. and west
of Country Club Drive.
Councilmember Spiro said repair needed to be done on a
4" gaping crack in the asphalt on the walking path at
D" Park.
Soccer Teams Councilman Cochran said the Rohnert Park Soccer League has a
waiting list of fifty to a hundred youth not able to get on
teams because of the limited number of coaches and seemed to
him there should be an opportunity to provide the needed
coaches by offering to pay $5 an hour to college students who
would be interested in coaching.
Discussion followed.
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A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved to formulate a policy
of addressing this problem and recommending a program for City
Council approval.
Lhscheduled Public
Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished
Appearances
to make an appearance at this time.
George Horwedel
George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, requested Council to
check -with other cities regarding cable TV contracts to
compare what is reasonable and available and have information
to back up the current negotiations.
Sil Cincera
Sil Cincera, P. G. & E. representative, 965 Hawthorne Circle,
said P.G. & E. is having some proplems with equipment failure
due to recent damage of underground wiring by a contractor.
P.G.& E. is checking into the repair and /or replacement of
this faulty equipment so there will be complaints from turning
off the power. Lights are out on Roberts Lake Road as well as
the conmter parking lot.
Adjournment Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at
approximately 9:16 p.m. to a brief closed session immediately
following this meeting to discuss real estate negotiations and
then to 4:30 p.m. on October 9th, 1990 for Housing Work
Session with Janie Walsh, Executive Director of Sonoma County
Development Commission (Rohnert Park Housing Authority).
De Cit C e
Mayor
STATEMENT BY MAYOR HOLLINGSWORTH
RE: NEW CITY MANAGER
September 25, 1990
During the month of January 1990,
informed the City Council he would
before December 31, 1990. With
considering our options, the City
Joseph D. Netter as our new City Ma
of Pete Callinan's retirement.
City Manager Pete Callinan
retire as City Manager on or
this is mind, and after
Council has decided to hire
gager, to be effective the day
Pete has been a very effective City Manager for over 28 years.
We will miss him!
The City Council has great confidence in the abilities of Joseph
Netter to continue the same style of effective leadership the
City has experienced over the past years.
Arthur F. Hollingsworth, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
AFH:lr