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1990/10/09 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes October 9, 1990 4:30 p.m. The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned regular session commencing at 4:30 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Vice Mayor Eck presiding. Call to Order Vice Mayor Eck called the adjourned regular session to order at approximately 4:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmembers Cochran, Eck, Hopkins and Spiro Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Mayor Hollingsworth (Time of arrival is noted in these minutes.) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Pro Tempore Netter and Assistant to the City Manager Leivo. Housing Work Session Vice Mayor Eck briefly summarized the program for the Housing Workshop and then introduced Janie Walsh, Director of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission, which Agency is contracted to be Rohnert Park's Housing Authority. Janie Walsh began the program with the showing of a 15 minute video on the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and what programs they provide county -wide and to Rohnert Park. At the completion of the video, Janie Walsh summarized the programs provided to Rohnert Park by use of an overhead projector and a handout which was provided to all the City Councilmembers, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. Janie Walsh continued to discuss the county -wide Rental Guarantee Program, which includes a fund of $50,000 to provide assistance to individuals in all the cities in Sonoma County for a rental deposit for those individuals who cannot afford to pay the deposit. She indicated this program was a voucher program whereby the landlords would accept vouchers (representing deposits) from the County which would be replaced by payments made by the renters over a period of time. Mrs. Walsh then continued to discuss affordable permanent housing issues in reference to a survey of apartment units in Rohnert Park. 1 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes - October 9, 1990 4:30 p.m. Chaney Delaire of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission was then introduced and proceeded to speak on the homeless and homeless prevention. She referenced several documents which were shown on an overhead projector and which were also part of the handouts referenced earlier. Chaney summarized in detail the amount of funding thhat has been provided by the County and several agencies as well as the number of beds county -wide for homeless shelters. She indicated there are approximately 361 beds available to Sonoma County residents which includes Rohnert Park residents. In addition, she indicated that over $621,000 has been spent over an approximate eight (8) year period for homelessness and homeless assistance. Two agencies were referenced that are specializing in the emergency shelter program and are providing assistance to the homeless; the first one being the Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity. This organization is a non- profit organization that specializes in providing shelter assistance. With reference to long term affordable housing, the Burbank Housing Development Corporation was mentioned. This Corporation specializes in providing affordable housing throughout the county. Burbank Housing Corporation has worked successfully with the City of Petaluma in providing multi - family rentals at a low cost. Their concept is to find a site, build a multi - family structure, and rent those facilities out to very low, low, and moderate income families. The Burbank Housing Corporation specializes in this type of an operation. In addition, it was mentioned that the Burbank Housing Corporation, through the Community Development Block Grant Program, has funds to do a feasibility study possibly in Rohnert Park to determine if there is a site or an existing apartment building that can be converted into low to moderate income housing. Janie Walsh and Chaney Delaire concluded their comments by mentioning that the County has a task force on homelncJInIeJP which is made up of department heads Who meet regularly. Janie indicated that, in her opinion, there are good programs through the County that Rohnert Park citizens could access and that the major problem may be in communication and getting the word out to what agencies provide assistance in a process so that word could get out so that if Rohnert Park residents have a problem they could call and get information on what agencies could assist in areas of need. Janie also felt that with better communication and coordination between the City and County that fragmentation of services would be kept to a minimum. 2 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes - October 9, 1990 4:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Eck asked if there were any representatives from other organizations who would like to comment. Arnold Sternberg from the Burbank Housing Development Corporation introduced himself and made some general comments on their services. Gail Bloomingdale from C D Financial introduced herself and mentioned that she provides services to the City of Rohnert Park under their rehabilitation program through the Redevelopment Agency. They service the loan program and would be willing to work with the City under other types of programs that might be available to assist low too moderate income families. Vice Mayor Eck comments section Council comments better feeling for issue. suggested that we move the public of the agenda up prior to the City so that the City Council could have a what the public sentiment is on this Public Comments Marie Vinsick, Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park, mentioned she was on the County Advisory Commission for the Homeless, also part of the Homeless Task Force, and that she was instrumental in the opening of the Armory in Santa Rosa. Mrs. Vinsick indicated that she felt there were a lot of homeless in the Rohnert Park community, even though they aren't visible. She indicated that for the Section 8 program to assist in affordable housing there is a large waiting list to receive Section 8 funding. She commented that St. Elizabeth's and St. Vincent de Paul does provide assistance in the homeless shelter area. Mrs. Vinsick concluded by saying that she would recommend the City form a task force in Rohnert Park and that she would be willing to serve on that task force. Mayor Hollingsworth Mayor Hollingsworth arrived at the meeting at approximately 5:25 p.m. A resident by the name of Kathy (last name not given) indicated that in the Rohnert Park community there are problems with children and wanted to know what is available in Rohnert Park for children and teenagers. Councilmember Spiro responded that we have a Community Outreach for Youth and Families Program whereby Assistant to City Manager Netter indicated that Community Resource Specialist Kathy 3 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes - October 9, 1990 -4:00 Vander Vennet was working on a program that would provide an information and referral service and that it might be a joint program for seniors and other needy individuals in order to assist in the communication between needy individuals and the agencies that may provide assistance. The possibility of advertising a telephone number in the local papers and newsletters informing residents in need of the information and referral service as it's developed in order to assist in notifying them of the agencies that could provide assistance was mentioned. Vice Mayor Eck indicated that he thought it was a good program and that a process should be developed whether it is the creation of a Housing Task Force or some other method, but that he did not want to duplicate the efforts of other agencies. This concluded the public comment portion of the agenda. The City Council had general discussions following the public comments including low cost housing issues, homelessness, and various other programs in association with affordable housing for the low and low to moderate income households. Staff outlined various options for the formation of a housing task force or committee. This outline was provided in a staff memorandum dated October 3, 1990, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. Contained in the staff report were three (3) general options; i.e. (1) forming a Non - profit Housing Corporation, (2) forming a Housing Advisory Commission, (3) developing a separate Housing Authority. The Council briefly discussed the possibility of the formation of a Local Housing Task Force and what method of creation would be appropriate. It was concluded that the Council Committee of Cochran and Eck would meet with staff to formulate a procedure and to discuss the alternatives in the formation of a local Housing Task Force. In addition, the members of the audleflGe were asked that it they would like to be on a local Housing Task Force to please leave their name, address, and telephone number on a sheet provided. This listing is attached to the original of these minutes. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:05 p.m. fjJg F amity;, anager ro empore 4 Mayor TOTAL $ 937,621 CDBG Funded Housing Rehabilitation FY 82 -83 to 86 -87 Single family homes: 39 FY 87 -88 to 89 -90 Mobilehomes: 66 Rental Rehabilitation Program FY 88 -89 Single family or apartment units: 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 1982 -83 through 1990 -91 Projects located in Rohnert Park Fiscal Year Allocation Prn»prt- M,- 82 -83 $ 100,000 83 -84 84 -85 100,000 74,981 ol �7 84 -85 100,000 6 85 -86 25,000 86 -87 7,140 87 -88 83,000 88 -89 150,000 Rehabilitation 89 -90 72,500 Housing Mobilehome Rehabilitation 89 -90 25,000 Mobilehome Rehabilitation 89 -90 125,000 Senior Center Renovation 90 -91 75,000 Housing /Mobilehome Rehabilitation TOTAL $ 937,621 CDBG Funded Housing Rehabilitation FY 82 -83 to 86 -87 Single family homes: 39 FY 87 -88 to 89 -90 Mobilehomes: 66 Rental Rehabilitation Program FY 88 -89 Single family or apartment units: 7 THE HOMELESS IN SONOMA COUNTY Estimates of the number of homeless persons in Sonoma County have varied considerably. The County has responded by offering direct financial aid and by directing the appropriate agencies to seek additional funding available. During FY 1989, 1,231 families representing 3,779 persons received Aid to Families with Dependent Children homeless assistance in Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Housing Authority, under the umbrella organization of the Community Development Commission, administers rental assistance directly to landlords throughout the County. In Rohnert Park we are assisting 281 families, elderly, and handicapped households. The households pay an average of $200 per month toward their rent; the Housing Authority pays approximately $364 per month toward the rent. Our priorities for assistance include those families who are homeless or are in danger of becoming homeless. HUD's definition of homeless: (a) An individual or family which lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence; or (b) An individual or family which has a primary night time residence that is: (1) A supervised publically or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and .transitional housing for persons with mental illness); (2) An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or 2 0541p (3) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. (4) The term does not include any individual imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an Act of the Congress or a State law. (24 CFR PART 576 Emergency Shelter grants Program) The County has developed a coordinating committee made up of the County departments assisting the homeless or interacting with the homeless. The Committee's conclusion from that research and discussion is Sonoma County residents would be served best by coordinating homeless services. Fragmentation of services encourages the needy to call several agencies until the correct place for services is found. Thus, the Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity will administer the Rental Assistance Program. Currently they are developing a model to comprehensively accommodate each family in need and to reduce frustrations for families or individuals due to multiple references. 3 0541p SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUMMARY OF HOMELESS ASSISTANCE 1984 -90 .ter Fiscal og Funding Project Number ide Year Program Amount Description Beds gency Shelter 1983 -84 CDBG ;� 21,979 22,012 1987 -88/ FESGP Porta es 1988 -89 CDBG 1989 -90 FESGP 11,000 1990 -91 FESGP 24,700 3ma County PEO Acquisition /Rehab/ 10 Porta es 1984 -85 CDBG (Chanate) 1990 -91 FESGP Rinwood 1985 -86 CDBG 50,000 1990 -91 FESGP munity Support Network ater Opportunity Furnishings House 1985 -86 CDBG 4,960 1987 -88/ FESGP 96,308 1988 -89 6 20,000 1990 -91 FESGP DeTurk 1990 -91 FESGP ,ial Advocates For Youth a del SAY 1988 -89 CDBG less Youth Shelter CDBG �tnam Veterans of California Project HELP 1988 -89 CDBG Homeless Shelter 24,695 Refinance 22 Rehabilitation/ Operational Expenses Essential Services Op Expense /Essential Svcs 23,000 Acquisition /Rehab/ 10 4,180 Operating Costs :holic Charities 50,000 Acquisition/ 12 6,270 Operating Costs oily Support 50,000 Acquisition 12 19,988 Rehabilitation/ ater Furnishings 10,890 Op/Essen-Svcs 8 4,960 Op /Essen.Svcs 10,000 96,308 Acquisition 6 20,000 Staffing 10 Crossroads Homeless Shelter 1989 -89 FESGP 22,000 Lease Payments 60 :holic Charities 50,000 Administration 130 oily Support 1990 -91 CDBG ater Wily Services Agency 1990 -91 CDBG. 10,000 Administration 6 DS Shelter mmittee on the Shelterless (COTS) taluma Blvd. 1989 -90 CDBG 100,000 Rehabilitation 35 cility 1990 -91 CDBG 24,695 Administration untywide Rental Assistance Program 50,000 Administration 0 1990 -91 CDBG Total 621,982 361 _ �SGP = 131C Community DevHU�pm�unds Block allocated to funds; Sonomafederal CountyHousing and Urban Development Federal Emergency Shelter Grants Program - McKinney Act Funds allocated to Sonoma County. 4 FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM Authorized by Stewart 13. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act SONOMA COUNTY'S ALLOCATIONS (FY 87 through 91): $126,000 Eligible Uses: Rehabilitation of existing shelters, non -staff operations, essential services Matching Funds: FY 1990 -91 Allocation: Use of FY 1990 -91 Funds: Equal match required (local, State, CDB G, volunteers, etc.) $51,000 1. YWCA of Sonoma County $ 24,700 22 beds (plus cribs) for emergency use by women and children 2. Sonoma County People for 10,450 Econ ic-, „ti n ' v (12 beds for Families; 10 beds for single women or single women with small children) 3. Community Support Network 15,850 21 beds for individuals with mental or emotional problems. TOTAL $ 51,000 5 0541p OTHER HOMELESS OR HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS Federal: Emergency Shelter Grant Program + CDBG Funding City of Santa Rosa Federal: $120,964 (FESGP) $ 70,826 (CDBG) Use of FY 90 -91 Funds: Community Support Network 12,438 Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity 8,830 Family Service Agency 13,388 Family Support Center 157,134 Total $191,790 Supportive Housing Demonstration Program (Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing for Handicapped Homeless) Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy Units State: Federal Emergency Shelter Program (Prop. 84) FY 1990 -91 Sonoma County Allocation: 146,143 Use of FY 90 -91 Funds: Catholic Charities Family Support Center 40,000 Vietnam Veterans of California 40,000 YWCA 40,321 Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity 25,822 6 0541p Local: A. Temporary Housing Assistance (Mon - .vouchers, support services, referrals, etc.) o American Red Cross o California Human Development Corporation o Community Resources for Independence o Council on Aging o Face to Face o FISH of Petaluma o FISH of Sonoma Valley o River Community Services o Salvation Army o Seventh Day Adventist Church o St. Vincent de Paul o Sonoma County Social Services Department B. Long Term Housing Assistance o Redwood Empire Home Assistance Program o Innovative Housing o Santa Rosa Housing Authority o Task Force on the Homeless- Season of Sharing o Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Housing Authority) o HCA Family Fund (Administered by SCPEO) o Sonoma County Rental Guarantee Program o City of Santa Rosa Rental Assistance Program o Petaluma Rental Assistance Program (Administered by Petaluma Peoples Services Center) 7 0541p EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS IN SONOMA COUNTY TOTAL AVAILABLE BEDS 400 * Does not include 6 cribs ** Seasonal use only * ** This shelter may close when COTS' 35 bed facility opens this Fall. Total available beds would then be 378. POPULATION NO. OF BEDS NAME LOCATION SERVED PROVIDED PEO Chanate Road Women & Children 10 !. PEO Rincon Valley Families 12 {. Family Bennett Valley AIDS Victims 6 Service Agency E. CSN Opportunity House Mentally Disabled 13 Santa Rosa i. CSN De Turk, Santa Rosa Mentally Disabled 8 �. Vietnam Veterans Santa Rosa Avenue Families 44 (Starlite) '. Catholic Charities General Hospital V% Families 120 t. Social Advocates Casa del SAY Youth 6 for Youth Santa Rosa �. YWCA Sonoma County women & Children 22* j. North County Healdsburg All 4 Community Services .1. North County Cloverdale All 8 2. Redwood Gospel Santa Rosa Single Men 30 Mission 3. Manna House Santa Rosa women with Children 13 4. Petaluma Armory Vallejo Street Adults without 47 ** Petaluma children when temperature is below 50 degrees F or 50% chance of rain. 5. COTS Petaluma Families 22 * ** 6. COTS Petaluma Families with Children 35 (Opening up City - owned building). TOTAL AVAILABLE BEDS 400 * Does not include 6 cribs ** Seasonal use only * ** This shelter may close when COTS' 35 bed facility opens this Fall. Total available beds would then be 378. AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS IN ROHNERT PARK # Low Income Project Name # Units (up to 80 %) Americana 100 20 Park Meadows 61 12 Crossbrook Apts 226 46 Golf Course Square 96 20 Co Club Village 63 ( E) 63 ti00 546 161 Enterprise Manor 230 Total 776 9 0541p # Mod Income (Up to 120 %) Undetermined 80 49 180 76 0 385 FY 1990 MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME SCHEDULE HOUSE- HOLD LOW INCOME MODERATE INCOME SIZE 50% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 90% 95% MEDIAN 120% 33,850 1 14,100 16,900 18,300 19,750 21,150 22,560 25,400 26,800 28,200 2 16,100 19,300 21,000 22,600 24,200 25,800 29,000 30,600 32,200 38,700 3 18,100 21,800 23,600 25,400 27,200 29,000 32,650 34,450 36,300 43,500 4 20,150 24,200 26,200 28,200 30,225 32,250 36,300 38,300 40,300 48,400 5 21,350 25,600 27,800 29,900 32,000 34,150 38,400 40,600 42,700 51,250 6 - 22,600 27,000 29,300 31,600 33,900 36,000 40,600 42,900 45,000 54,000 VERY LOW INCOME is defined as below 50% of median. Table 3 SUMMARY OF BHDC PROJECTS Total CceG Local Outside Project Name City Owner Rental Units Year MI L I VLI Dev Cost Funds Funds Funds George Street Village Colati 19 0 19 1985 9 10 0 $1,010,000 $100,000 S-0 $910,000 Fitch Mountain Terrace 11 Healdsburg 0 20 20 1990 0 18 2 $1,528,674 $260,000 $147,350 $1,121,324 Cherry Hill Petaluma 29 0 29 1991 0 29 0 $2,610,000 $90,000 $580,000 $1,940,000 l.!adrone Village Petaluma 0 23 23 1989 0 23 0 $1,820,980 $200,000 $289,947 $1,331,033 Magnolia Hills Petaluma 32 0 32 1988 5 26 1 $2,250,000 $160,000 $130,000 $1,960,000 Madison Manor Petaluma 8 0 8 1990 0 8 0 $1,050,000 $305,250 $174,750 $570,000 Rancho Santa Rosa 40 0 40 1991 7 33 0 $3,300,000 $180,000 $0 $3,120,000 'Nest Avenue Apartments Sana Rosa 0 40 40 1987 0 28 12 $2,150,000 $560,000 $0 $1,590,000 Gravenslein Apartments Sebastopol 0 60 60 1988 12 20 28 $3,132,000 $240,000 S217,000 $2,675,000 Sonoma Valley Apartments Agua C,alieni 0 16 16 1990 0 0 16 $1,500,000 $250,000 $0 $1,250,000 Encinas Pal Verano El Verano 12 0 12 1985 0 12 0 $750,000 $100,000 $O $650,000 Cabernet Sonoma 0 7 7 1988 0 7 0 $455,000 $65,000 $120,000 $270,000 I4I.'r..! 11 166 30$ 22 214 52 $21.5.56 654 S2 510.250 $1.659.047 S17 387.357 Abbreviations: thoderale In ome...h11....120 o Of Nadian Low Income .............. LI .... &D% Of Me-than Very Low Income ..... VL1 ... 50%Ot A. dian URE TOTAL SOURCES FOR BHDC PROJECTS 11.64% f/v . ( --- --23 ��s� -�- sue, °s� � 7�z _ �� ��.�� 3:�6-J4-- Rohnert Park City Council Minutes October 9, 1990 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session cony encing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding. CALL TO CEMM Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at approximately 7:47 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Hollingsworth advised that an adjourned session convened at 4:30 p.m. today for a Housing Workshop with representatives of Sonoma County Community Development Commission ( Rohnert Park Housing Authority) to discuss current issues related to housing needs. He also advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters and real estate negotiations. ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Cochran, Eck, Hopkins, Spiro and Mayor Hollingsworth Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brost, and Assistant to the City Manager Leivo. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, the minutes of September 25, 1990 were unanimously approved. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran,and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the ammunt of $936,866.50 were approved. CDA bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $157,354.52 were approved. Non- agendaed Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilmember had any I- Utters non- agendaed items to add to the agenda. Councilman Eck said he had one miscellaneous item to add under Nhtters from Council. Councilmember Spiro said she had one miscellaneous item to add under Matters from Council. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) October 9, 1990 Lhscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with Appearances State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a conment may do so at this time. Terry Sedgwick Terry Sedgwick, 1329 SW Blvd., said she has served in the capacity of General Chair Person of Founder's Days for two years and the recent event had been quite successful. She expressed concerns for herself and the Founder's Days Committee regarding next year's plans of the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate a Crane Melon Week one week before Founder's Days. The Founder's Days Committee felt this would greatly inhibit the success of its event with two such activities for the community in such a short span of time. Discussion followed during which Councilman Eck responded to Council's suggestion that the two events be celebrated together and said a meeting had been called to bring both sides together but there is obvious division since neither of the organizations felt the events were compatible. The Chamber wants to charge for participation as a fundraiser, whereas Founder's Days has no charge for admission. The Chamber points out that the Crane melons are ripe at this time and therefore cannot change the date. Founder's Days feels the date has been established by tradition for its event. Discussion continued during which concerns were expressed regarding commitments and responsibility of Public Works and Public Safety Departments if two such events were only one week apart, and that the Chamber should be made aware that it is Council's feeling that the Crane Melon Week seems to be infringing upon the established tradition of Founder's Days. Nhyor Hollingsworth said Councilman Eck, as liaison for both organizations, should try again to work out a compatible solution and that a letter should be written to the Chanter expressing Council's concerns and that the Chamber should be scheduled on the Council's agenda to make a presentation to the full Council on what its plans are in regard to the Crane Mellon festival. Mayor Hollingsworth said this year's event was one of the best Founder's Days so far and expressed appreciation to the Founder's Days Committee for its efforts. Paul P. Gregorian Paul P. Gregorian, 5739 Davis Circle, referenced the Pooper Scooper Ordinance for introduction later on tonight's agenda and read his letter to Council dated September 15, 1990 requesting the same requirements for cats be included in the ordinance. Linda Branscomb Linda Branscomb, 21 Anne, distributed copies to Council and shared the contents therein of letter dated October 9, 1990 from Harvey Bell, President of Concerned Citizens for Rohnert Park urging Council to support County Ballot Nbasures A and C regarding protection of open space (copy attached to original set of these minutes). Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) October 9, 1990 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 Nbmo. Councilman Eck requested Resolution Nos. 90 -221 and 90 -222 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Council concurred. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEAWr DEED FROM ROHNERT BUSINESS 90 -219 PARK ASSOCIATES TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (for maintenance /use of storm drainage lines) Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM OCEANIS, A PARTNERSHIP, 90 -220 TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (for small portion of land situated in "M" Park) Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 90 -223 ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE "SONOMA COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN" (Dated August 1990) Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMITS AND AUTHORIZING 90 -224 RELEASE OF SECURITIES, REDWOOD PARK ESTATES PHASE I Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING 90 -225 RELEASE OF SECURITIES, UNIVERSITY PARK UNIT 2 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE RATES FOR TICKETS CHARGED AT THE 90 -226 DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL PRICING OF TICKETS AND DISTRIBUTION OF COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND SETTING A PAY 90 -227 RATE FOR ARTS CENTER HOUSE MANAGER (Part Time Position) Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A COWUNITY TOBACCO 90 -228 CONTROL EDUCATION PROJECT GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SANE Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 90-229 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF CHRIS CHAVEX (Re. alleged harassment by Department of Public Safety) Ordinance No. 529 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK M NICIPAL CODE (SIGNS) SECTION 17.38.140, PARAGRAPH J AND SECTION 17.38.150, PARAGRAPH A OF THE ROHNERT PARK MJNICIPAL CODE Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) October 9, 1990 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, except for Resolution Nos. 90 -221 and 90 -222, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the greeting's agenda was approved. Councilman Eck expressed concerns regarding Resolution Nos. 90 -221 and 90 -222 authorizing and approving Grant Deeds for golf course lots and said when looking at the parcel maps the fence lines would be jogging in and out along the golf course with the various purchases. Discussion followed during which Council reviewed lot configuations and the landscaping issues of the golf course lots. Keith Langan Keith Langan, 4469 Fairway Drive, explained the location of his property in relation to the golf course and responded to Council's suggestion regarding the possibility of landscaping privileges versus purchasing. He said with the way the sprinklers are set up now this would not work and that the set backs of the three properties in line at the 7th tee would not interfere with the sphere of play. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved to refer this matter to the Golf Course Council Committee to meet with the American Golf Corporation and staff for review and consideration. Mc. Langan responded to Mayor Hollingswnrth's inquiry that he would have no objection to following a landscaping plan consistent with the golf course. Recreational Vehicle on Santa Cruz Way City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council of letter dated September 24, 1990 from Chri_a ..,+n.4.or --A n; n. i AAA - . t -- , —I-C; txvt, 1141 Santa Cruz Way, with attached Petition regarding a complaint of a mobile home /recreational vehicle parked on the street at 1144 Santa Cruz Way felt to be a traffic hazard and requesting Counc i 1 to abate the hazard. He said this matter has been resolved and the owners of the recreational vehicle are parking it on a graveled space on the side yard of their property. Bingo Ordinance for City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said the Bingo Ordinance No. Re- introduction 527 was introduced at the City Council greeting of September 11th, 1990 and was being re- introduced tonight because staff reviewed the amenckwnts and felt the need to add a section to the code with respect to reporting and the use of certain forges for said reporting. Staff recommends to carry the introduction of this ordinance over to a future greeting in Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) October 9, 1990 order for City Attorney Flitner to review the changes as he was on vacation since the time period of the previous introduction. Notices were sent to the six bingo operators in the comamity to notify of this item being re- introduced. Letters and /or phone calls in opposition to the imposition of this fee were received from St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church /4595 Snyder Lane, Kathleen M. Corn/924 Helene Court, Martha Waldteufel /1407 Jasmine Circle, and Maureen Mancuso /1049 Santa Cruz Way. Mr. Netter said the fee was originally recommended by staff because of the costs of City staff in completing audits of the bingo operators and the fee, if implemented, is very low compared to the amount of funds generated by the bingo operators. He referenced copies of staff report provided to Council outlining approximate fee charges to the organizations that currently operate within the City and shared the contents therein. He said the State allows organizations to operate bingo in cities by a permissive law, that cities are not mandated to allow the bingo operations but the State requires cities to regulate and control bingo operators if this type of operation is allowed in its jurisdiction. Mr. Netter responded to Council inquiry that one of the requirements of the State is that the bingo operators be non - profit organizations. Public Ccnumts Mayor Hollingsworth said anyone in the audience who wished to make commnts regarding this matter may do so at this time. Mike Kerrigan Mike Kerrigan, 7253 Circle Drive, made a recommendation against passing the bingo ordinance. He said he has lived in Rohnert Park for fourteen years and is part of the St. Elizabeth parish, that bingo receipts are used toward non- profit activities and building funds for these activities, that 10% of the money goes back into the commmity toward various needs, and shared some of the contents of above - referenced letter from Rev. Gary Timmons, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church. He said the net proceeds are about 1/3 of the gross receipts as efforts are made for incentive to the players and if the City starts taxing the gross receipts with a fee by this ordinance it would only cut the funds that are now distributed into the connunity. Karen Lishihira Karen Lishihira, 983 Elizabeth Avenue, said as a single parent on a limited income she totally disagreed with imposing a fee on bingo receipts and expressed concern that Council seemed unaware of all the assistance the church has provided such as donations to various community organizations. She said no amount is minimal when there are such worthy causes. bhureen Mancuso Maureen Mancuso, 1049 Santa Cruz Way, current bookkeeper for St. Elizabeth Seton Church, responded from the audience to Council inquiry that the annual gross receipts were approx- imately $150,000 for bingo operations at St. Elizabeth's. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) October 9, 1990 Kathy Ferri Kathy Ferri, 961 Helene Court, former bookkeeper for St. Elizabeth Seton Church, said the City Auditor specified the bingo receipts be used only for volunteer services and therefore was concerned about a fee charged for the expense of auditing. She also objected to gross receipts figure used for the fee percentage since the net only amounts to $30,000, or approximately 30 %. Evelyn Estrella Evelyn Estrella, 6198 Santa Clara Place, said she objected personally when she heard about the bingo ordinance because she gives a lot of her time to the church. The proceeds help provide a food pantry through St. Vincent D'Paul and helps a lot of other people in the cone -unity and said she did not want to take away from these needs to give to the City people. Keith Langan Keith Langan, 4469 Fairway Drive, said he also works at the St. Elizabeth Seton Church and understood there is no leeway in the requirements of the State regarding the percentage of gross receipts or net, but the only choice is whether or not a fee is charged. For City staff to say that $800 doesn't seem like a lot of money did not seem reasonable when the problems regarding consideration for a swim center or tennis conplex are in choosing a location rather than the cost. Sandy Nbttazd Sandy Nbttard, 7259 Adrian Drive, said if the City is going to change the bingo ordinance, the State code would need to be changed to be in compliance since paragraph 36.2.5 F states that building space can be donated. She said the lease for the Soroptomist's is apparently o.k. as she hasn't heard otherwise. She said bingo is a lot of fun and bingo players are a conTmnity in themselves and she would not want to see any of the facilities closed in this com=ity. Rod York Rod York, President of PAL /Police Activities League, 933 Ellen Street, said the obvious concern is regarding the smaller bingo operators, that PAL does not mind paying the 1% fee, and asked if Council could consider a higher dollar figure to begin taxing. He said he would support the elimination of the proposal or modification for the benefit of the organizations that carnot afford such a fee. Discussion followed during which Council expressed appreciation to Mr. York's suggestions, City Attorney Flitner responded to Council's inquiries regarding the possibilities of using a graduated scale to establish fees on bingo receipts, and Council comrents that it is in the City's best interest to do the audits because of its responsibility to the State law as the code requirements stipulate and it would be good if fees could help cover costs of the audits. W. York said he understood that the statute stipulates that any income resulting from bingo receipts has to go to a charitable cause and, therefore, any funds that come to the City as a result of bingo receipts would also have to go to a charitable cause and not to cover audit costs. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) October 9, 1990 Council concurred that City Attorney Flitner should review statutes regarding bingo fees and report findings at the next Council meeting with the possibility of developing a different fee structure that would not inpact the small bingo operators. Council acknowledged that copies of revisions to the bingo ordinance for consideration would be sent to the bingo organizations. Pooper Scooper Ord. City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the Pooper Scooper for Introduction ordinance was called up by Councilmember Spiro since it was originally considered for introduction at the September 11th Council meeting while she was on vacation and was not introduced due to a two to two stalemate vote. The ordinance would require owners of dogs that defecate on public or private property to carry a container suitable for the removal of the dog excrement from the property and, if adopted, would establish a law whereby violators would be subject to an infraction. He said copies had been provided to Council of two letters received regarding the Pooper Scooper Ordinance from Paul P. Gregorian /5739 Davis Circle and resident Jeanne Klepper, both in favor of the ordinance. Discussion followed during which consideration was given to include the same requirements for cat owners as specified in the Pooper Scooper ordinance for dog owners. A motion was made by Councilmember Spiro and seconded by Councilman Hopkins to set a public hearing for the introduction of the Pooper Scooper ordinance because of adding the same requirements for cat owners as for dog owners. Discussion followed during which Council agreed to the need of a Pooper Scooper ordinance but questioned the complexities of enforcement especially with aging the requirements for cat owners. Consideration was given to a leash law for cats. Councilmember Spiro said she would like to amend above motion to remove including requirements for cat owners in the introduction of the Pooper Scooper ordinance. Further discussion followed during which the complications and expenses of enforecment were reviewed in more detail and consideration was given to Mayor Hollingsworth's suggestion that it be Council's recommendation to the community to use pooper scoopers as a neighborhood courtesy. Councilmember Spiro withdrew her motion. Councilman Hopkins withdrew his second. Discussion continued regarding the City Attorney's time involved in the event of an ignored infraction resulting from a pooper scooper ordinance, that enforcement being difficult is no reason not to have an ordinance, and the possibility of narrowing the focus down to parks. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) October 9, 1990 A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins to Ordinance with dogs only. Councilmember Spiro, seconded by re- introduce the Pooper Scooper Said motion was canceled by an overriding motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Cochran, to table the Pooper Scooper Ordinance and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, and Hollingsworth NOES: (2) Councilmembers Hopkins and Spiro ABSENT: (0) None Councilman Eck said this ordinance should be tabled because a trial effort should be made toward Council's recommendation to the community to cooperate in the use of pooper scoopers with the City encouraging an honor system making this topic a newsletter item and having staff review this matter and advise Council if a pooper scooper ordinance could be enforced without taking a considerable amount of time. City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that the courts are so over loaded and the less time there is the less patience the courts have regarding nuisance cases. Council agreed that staff should prepare a report for Council's review on surrounding cities that have such an ordinance and how it is enforced, as well as how much it cost if any were prosecuted for this type of infraction. Yard Waste Composting Pilot Program City Manager Pro- TenQore Netter referenced copies of outline provided to Council and said staff is working with Expire Waste Management on a pilot program for the collection of yard waste as briefly discussed at the last Council meeting. He introduced Kevin Walbridge, General Manager of Empire Waste 7e•• -- - -t, ♦,.av gave a ui 1C1 presentation on the pilot program and responded to Council questions. Mh'. Walbridge referenced a report on composting and said the State of California is considering passing a law with many components but the most popular would require diverting 25% to compost by 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. He said the proposed pilot program would include approximately 1,000 homes in an area selected by the Council which would include an area that has a lot of lawn clippings and older growth vegetation. it would run approximately one year, a sixty gallon rollout type container would be provided each household for use of disposable garbage, the existing ninety gallon rollout container currently being used for garbage would be used for yard waste that would be picked up separately every other week. The estimated cost would be approximately $2 per home but part of Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) October 9, 1990 the rate package for the twelve month pilot program would be to turn in the actual costs of the program for City staff and Council's review for Council's decision regarding how to fund the pilot program. W. Walbridge said Empire Waste Management is pursuing grant funding possibilities for such yard waste composting programs. W. Walbridge responded to Council's inquiry that all Empire Waste Management drivers have been advised of the agreement with the City of Rohnert Park to pick up any extra bundles of trash that do not fit in the containers provided at the time of regular garbage pickups. Discussion followed during which Council expressed concerns regarding the need for more concrete figures of the cost of the pilot program before making a decision to implement it, comments were made regarding the advisability of waiting until the Santa Rosa composting pilot program being done by Empire Waste Management is finished to review actual effectiveness and costs, and the hesitation to incur any kind of additional rate increases on the citizens of the conTamity at this time. Council concurred to defer this matter until Empire Waste Management provides more detailed information on the costs of the pilot program to allow Council Committee Nbmber Eck and staff to review said proposal. Dasun Realty Corp. City Manager Pro- Tempre Netter referenced plans on display and explained that copies had been provided to Council of letter dated September 25, 1990 from Dasun Realty Corp., agent for Geraldine C. Forester, owner of 781 East Cotati Avenue., APN 143 - 071 -46 requesting allocation of sewer allotments for this site for apartment units which would be allowed under the current zoning. This site was the property that approximately ten years ago the City abated the old student housing building known as Casa Califia which originally had sewer allotment, therefore, staff recommends this project be exempt from the sewer allotment program and be allowed sewer connections that would accommodate the number of units approved by the Planning Commission within the existing zoning. If approved, payment for the current sewer connection fees would be required with a credit given for those fees previously paid. City Engineer Brust has advised that there is sufficient capacity to allow for this project. Discussion followed during which Council could be a good location for housing needs in the housing workshop prior to tonight's were expressed regarding allocating sewer specific plans and the recent denial of a Maurice Fredricks. acknowledged this as discussed today meeting. Concerns allotments without similar request to Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) October 9, 1990 A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to deny without prejudice the request for allocation of sewer allotments for 781 East Cotati Avenue by Dasun Realty Corp., agent for property owner Geraldine C. Forester. Councilman Hopkins Councilman. Hopkins left the Council Chamber at approximately Leaves 9:31 p.m. Library Expa=icn City Manager Pro--Iempore Netter references plans on display and explained that copies had been provided to Council of letter dated September 26, 1990 from David Sabsay, Director of Sonoma County Library regarding proposed expansion of the Rohnert Park Library and shared the contents therein which was written in response to Council's previous request to provide user information of Sonoma County residents for percentage conparisons of Rohnert Park use with surrounding areas. Mr. Netter said the consulting architect has studied the feasibility of expanding the building into the library parking lot to the east and determined that this space would accommodate a 10,000 sq. ft. addition with an estimated cost Of $1,000,000. In discussion with Mr. Sabsay, funding from the County would be highly unlikely because of the current cutbacks from the State. Staff will inquire about grants that could be pursued for the construction of a library expansion and will continue to discuss sharing costs with the City of Cotati . In view of the need, it is staff's recommendation that Council give authorization to pursue the expansion of the library, work with the County Library to have plans dram, solicit bids for construction costs and Aork out a program to have this expansion project completed. This expansion could require 100% funding from the City which could be accomplished by borrowing the funds from the sewer service connection fee fund and pay those funds back over a period of time from the general fund as commercial and retail development increases over the next few years or some type of bond funding for this project could be pursued. Councilman Hopkins Counri lman rc+ 'Ined - -- --- ter• +� to 4%..aL„1c Council tt..I c_ ► [rwe_ i- aL Returns approximately 9:35 p.m. Discussion followed during which City Engineer Brust responded to Council's inquiry that the need for qualified architectural services are as necessary for expansion as for new structures because of the requirements on building design and structure though there would be some savings due to established design on an expansion and billing could be done by cost and material. Council gave consideration to the possibility of a second story for the library expansion rather than taking up any parking space to which City Engineer Brust acknowledged this could be done though the cost would probably increase about 20 %. Council expressed concerns regarding funding of such projects in light of reduced revenues of proposed new Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) October 9, 1990 fees from Sonoma County and other costs associated with State mandated programs, as well as the need to review revenue and expenditure projections in order to proceed with caution. Council agreed that a financial package regarding City projects for consideration should be prepared for Council's review at a future Council meeting. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Councilman Cochran referenced an article in the September 1990 Redevelopment Journal regarding Culver City's mobile home park loan to assist homreowners in buying the park property that would be completed through eminent domain. He said this might be an idea for Rohnert Park to consider as it would be in line with discussions earlier today during the housing workshop. Mayor Hollingsworth responded that the City had previously attempted to do this and received extreme objections to the idea from the mobile home owners. City Manager's Report:City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said a report was given at the Fall Cleanup previous Council meeting on the Fall Cleanup which is scheduled from October 6th - 14th in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Chevron Station City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said staff recommends a rent Rent Increase increase to the Chevron Station at Golf Course Drive and Commerce Blvd. based on the increased volume of traffic going through that station, as well as the higher price being charged for gas as compared to other stations around the community. Mr. Netter indicated that the current rent of approximately $225 per month was well below market value. The new proposed rent amount would be an amount commensurate with the worth of the land as a lease on the open market. If Council agrees, a notice letter regarding the rent increase would be sent to W. Gilmore, the current owner of the station. Discussion followed during which Council concurred to raising the rent at the Chevron Station with the stipulation that the amount be reasonable. bbbile Home Rent City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter informed Council that the City Control Litigation has hired two individuals from Account Temps in order to assist staff in reviewing and summarizing the information from the five mobile home parks in regard to rents charged over the past two and a half years. The staff person in charge of this project has advised that this project would be completed in approximately two weeks. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) October 9, 1990 Property Tax PUYdn. Fee & Booking Fees 4Xhte -City tanager Pro- Tempore Netter said the County has set a public hearing on October 16th regarding the 2% fee on property tax administration and the charging of cities' jail booking fees. He said staff has been meeting with the County Administrator in regard to the property tax administration fee and the Police Chief's Association has been meeting with the County in regard to the Booking Fees. The County's ircplementation of the 2% charge to cities for allocation of the property tax administration fee represents approximately $37,000 to the City of Rohnert Park. The police booking fees are estimated to be $121 per booking and Rohnert Park had approximately 800 bookings last year, therefore, the estimated charge to the City would be approximately $97,000. In addition, the Community Development Agency would be charged approximately $37,000 for property tax collection administration. Discussion followed during which Council expressed concerns regarding the actions of the County in charging these fees to the cities and the restrictions of funding cuts due to city adopted budgets and revenue short falls. A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, for City Manager Pro- Temmpore Netter to draft a letter to the County, Legislators and Open Letter to the Editor relating that the overall cutting of funds is limiting funding for projects in cities like Rohnert Park's need for library expansion and that cities are facing financial cuts largely due to the recent legislative action. Hospital Site Deed City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter informed Council that the executed deed has been received on the hospital site which deeded the property from Manorial Hospital back to the City. This completes all documents with respect to retaining possession of the site. Thee Planting Program -City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter said the Tree Planting Program at the D�+ n-U-J, cam_ -3 _._v ♦LLLVl ., can a�aut utu and dedication of stadium roof is scheduled for Saturday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Petaluma Hill Road City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said the County of Sonoma Traffic Signals Public Works Department has informed the City that it has awarded contracts for the installation of traffic signals on Petaluma Hill Road at the intersections of Snyder Lane, the Expressway, East Cotati Avenue, Valley House Drive, and left hand turn lanes at Roberts Road. The projects should start by October 23rd, 1990 with an estimated completion date sometime in April of 1991. The total cost of the projects amounts to $481,474 of which the County will be providing funding, but the City has turned over its FAU funding for the Snyder Lane, Expressway and East Cotati Avenue intersections in the amount of approximately $278,000. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) October 9, 1990 Stony Point Road City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the County of Sonoma has Improvements informed the City that the project to widen Stony Point Road is currently in the EIR stage which should be completed sometime in May of 1991. Following the EIR, Caltrans would be working on the purchase of the needed right of way which would take approximately two years, therefore, at best, construction of the project from Rohnert Park Expressway North would be sometime in 1993. Discussion followed. Senior Center L%x1ate City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said the Senior Center should be completed by the first week in November. It is estimated that the drop -in center will be able to move in to the new facility on November 6th. He said staff will work on some type of dedication ceremony to which Mayor Hollingsworth responded that it would be a good idea for Council to serve a Thanksgiving dinner to the seniors at the new facility. SW B1vd.Shopping Ctr. -City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said efforts have been made in contacting SW Shopping Center property owners and, hopefully, a meeting will be set next week to discuss proposals regarding rehabilitation of the shopping center. Councilman Eck said it was good to see the bulk of the recycling barrels gone and that something still needs to be done with the wigwam and truck. Mr. Netter responded that staff is working with Crown Market regarding these matters. "M'Section Fire House -City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said Condiotti Enterprises has contracted out the drafting of the plans for the new "M" Section Fire house and the plans should be completed by mid- October. Condiotti Enterprises has agreed to contribute to the construction of this fire house. Nell Coddin,g Theatre Dedicaticn City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter said a date needed to be set for the dedication of the Nell Codding Theatre main stage of the Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Council agreed to November 10, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. New Public Safety City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter distributed copies to Council Bldg. Financing of memo dated October 9, 1990 from Finance Director Harrow regarding financing for the new Public Safety Building, shared the contents therein and responded to Council questions. Discussion followed during which Council concurred to authorize staff to continue talking with ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments) regarding efforts to structure bond funding through a financing pool and agreed that staff should proceed with the most economical proposal. Crane Creek Park City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter informed Council of the second Public Hearing set of public hearings in regard to Crane Creek Park. The public hearing is set for October 30, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at Rohnert Park City Hall. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) October 9, 1990 City Attorney's Report: Campaign Signs City Attorney Flitner reported on Council's previous inquiry regarding State laws on the placement of campaign signs. He said there is no State law with regard to the regulation of campaign signs outside of 660 feet from public property and in those cases temporary signs can be put up no sooner than ninety (90) days before an election with removal within ten (10) days of the election with size limitation of 32 sq. ft. He said the City's sign ordinance currently has no size 'Limitation, permits signs outside of right of ways, and mist be consistent with the placement of 90 days before an election and removal within 10 days after an election. City Attorney was requested to develop a campaign sign ordinance amendment to regulate the size. Mtters from Council: Open Space Ballot Councilman Eck referenced copies provided to Council of rt?asures A & C information from the County of Sonoma and a resolution from the City of Cotati regarding Open Space County ballot Nbasures A & C. A motion was made by Councilman Eck to adopt a resolution in support of Open Space County ballot Nbasures A & C. Discussion followed during which Councilman Hopkins said he would have to abstain on this motion, that he supports Measure A but disagrees with the composition of the authority. There should be direct City representation on the authority. Council agreed. Councilman Eck withdrew his motion in view of these comments. He said a letter should be written to the Open Space Committee stating that this Council does support Measure C but not Nbasure A. Council concurred. Resolution duo. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 90-230 SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACE AND MEASURE C IN THE SONOMA COUONTY'S NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE SONCM CO[.M AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPAC P r)ISMrrT A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to adopt Resolution No. 90 -230. Crosswalks Councilman Eck said putting in crosswalks is a waste of paint and misleading people unless enforcement can be established. Discussion followed during which City Engineer Brust said this has been a very emotional area as the crosswalks do not give the protection expected and the crosswalks are only put in after quite a protest from residents. He said it would be very difficult to take the crosswalks out as they were put in very painfully. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) October 9, 1990 Mayor Hollingsworth said to inform the Public Safety Department of Council's concern regarding the crosswalks. RPPOA/SODPE Dinner Mayor Hollingsworth said the RPPOA and SCOPE appreciation dinner had been set for October 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel in the Redwood Room. Legislative Inplemen tation Briefing Mayor Hollingsworth said the League of California Cities Legislative Implementation Briefing had been scheduled for November 15th in Ontario, California and November 16th in South San Francisco and that expenses were approved if any Councilmember was interested in attending. Founder's Days/ Councilman Eck said the miscellaneous item he requested to be Chamber of Commerce added to this agenda was regarding the Founder's Days Committee /Chamber of Commerce concerns covered earlier under Lhscheduled Public Appearances. Soccer Coaches Councilmember Spiro said she had recently spoken with a member of the Redwood Police Assoc. League (PAL) in which interest was expressed to provide the coaches needed for soccer teams at the $5 per hour pay as mentioned at the previous Council meeting. It was confirmed that the ages of the soccer teams needing coaches were eight years old and under. Council agreed this would be a good idea for next year. Golf Course Graffiti- Mayor Hollingsworth said the City has done an excellent job of cleaning up the graffiti at the golf course. Council asked if the procedure could be simplified for the use of the graffati remover by the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District for the school to which City Engineer Brust said the complications were due to the school's regulations but he would be talking with Business Manager Mike Edwards this week and they would review this matter. D Park Walkway Councilmember Spiro said the 4" crack in the asphalt on the walking path at "D" Park was repaired within two days after she mentioned it at the previous Council meeting and expressed appreciation to staff. Lbscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished Appearances to make an appearance at this time. No on responded. Adjouzmment Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 23rd, 1990 for a Cable TV workshop and public hearing. Deputy, ty Clerk Mayor CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ROHNERT PARK 1/ October 9, 1990 To: Rohnert Park City Council From: Harvey Bell, President, Concerned Citizens For Rohnert Park The Concerned Citizens support Councilman Eck's proposed Resolution, supporting County Ballot Measures A & C. We feel that it is important and necessary to plan for and finance the permanent protection of Open Space throughout Sonoma County in order to maintain the semi -rural appearance and high quality of life as we enjoy it. The Open Space Initiatives A & C are an excellent first step in preserving Sonoma County farmlands for generations to come. We urge you to adopt a resolution supporting County measures A & C.