1990/10/23 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
October 23, 1990
Adjourned Reg.Session
Cable TV Work Session
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 Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding. This session was
called specifically for the purpose of holding a cable
television work session.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hollingsworth called the adjourned regular session
to order at approximately 4:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmember Eck, Hopkins, Spiro and
Hollingsworth
Absent: (1) Councilman Cochran
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Pro - Tempore Netter and Assistant to the City
Manager Leivo.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with State
Appearances 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, indicated to
Council that he had received all the information
regarding this meeting for cable TV and he hoped Council
would hold off on any decisions so that he would have
time to read all the information and digest it prior to
the Council taking any definite action on this subject.
Mayor Hollingsworth indicated that this was a cable TV
work session to inform the citizens, as well as answer
questions that may arise from both M. L. Media or the
Council or other parties and that at the regular session
being held later tonight, there would be a formal public
hearing for public testimony on the feeling of citizens
with respect to cable TV in Rohnert Park.
Cable TV WORK SESSION:
Mayor Hollingsworth briefly summarized the purpose of the cable TV work
session and called upon Assistant to the City Manager Leivo to summarize item
#1 on the agenda which was a brief review of the negotiations. Mr. Leivo
summarized the process to date of the cable TV negotiations and introduced
Carl Pilnick from Telecommunications Management Corp. who is the City's hired
consultant for cable television matters.
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Mr. Pilnick summarized the current status of the Federal legislation and
commented that the development of a basic tier that Congress was trying to
have approved died in the Senate, as well as the President said he would veto
it if the Senate did not kill the proposal. He went on to state that there
was some discussion about the regulation at the FCC level and that Congress
was looking more to a new regulatory body rather than returning rate
regulation back to local governments. Mr. Pilnick updated the Council on
other legislative matters relating to cable TV.
Then Mr. Leivo gave a brief summary of the draft agreements and outlined
the two proposals, i.e., the 3 1/2 year proposal and the staged term
franchise renewal which included a six year term with an additional six years
if MultiVision Cable TV Corp. upgraded the system to 54 channels, and then an
additional three years if MultiVision offered a basic tier rate of $12.95 per
month for Channels 2 through 13. Mr. Leivo summarized each option and
referenced to the Council a staff report summarizing the pros and cons of each
option. In addition, Mr. Leivo referenced a comparison with other communities
of cable TV's throughout the Northbay region.
Consultant Carl Pilnick spoke briefly in reference to Councilmember Spiro's
question in regard to real competition and, in addition, discussed
MultiVision's letter in regard to its offer to the City which was the stage
term agreement. This particular proposal was MultiVision's formal offer which
was represented by a letter from MultiVision written by Attorney Walter
Hansell from the Law Firm of Cooper, White, and Cooper located in San
Francisco.
At this point, Mayor Hollingsworth requested M. L. Media representatives to
discuss the cable TV industry and present the information in regard to the
franchise renewal and cable services in Rohnert Park. Fran Parkey, General
Manager of MultiVision introduced herself and Walter Hansell, Attorney
for MultiVision handling the cable television franchise renewal. In addition,
she introduced John A. Motulsky, who is the Senior Vice President of
MultiVision out of Greenwich, Connecticut. Fran Parkey discussed the process
and indicated that the stage term agreement as referenced earlier which is
MultiVision's formal proposal to the City. She also provided a brief summary
of what the company has done for the last two years which included expanding
from 36 to 40 channels, providing WTBS which is a super station, and in
addition, consolidated the tiers into one service, added telephone lines and a
computerize__d reannnso cyt.m, --P-- d.-,' hours of O crativ`li fl "VI 9'UU a.m. tO
9:00 p.m. and included Saturdays. She also mentioned the new converters which
are addressable for providing pay - per -view which is now provided to
MultiVision customers. In addition, she discussed the Public Educational and
Governmental (PEG) channel and indicated that MultiVision did provide a
donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the latest fund drive.
MultiVision also provides community services and has been a supporter of Toys
for Tots.
Fran Parkey indicated the franchise renewal process was a long process and she
felt that the company has done a very good job in "cleaning the air"
for the problems that began with the last upgrading of the system under
Storer Cable TV.
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There was general discussion among the Council on a short term versus long
term and what the benefits are with each. There was a brief discussion in
regard to tearing up the streets necessary for a rebuilt, and the green
transmitter boxes located in the front of some of the homes and whether or not
those could be flush mount. Fran Parkey indicated that these boxes were
raised above moisture level in order to provide quality of the signals
to the homes.
Mr. John A. Moltulski then approached the podium and discussed cable TV items
as well as answered questions from the Council. In addition, he indicated
that the company would be providing an emergency audio response system which
could be used by the Public Safety Department. Also, between Mr. Moltulski
and Fran Parkey, recent survey was referenced that was distributed to the City
Council that indicated how stations ranked in the minds of the users, i.e.,
Rohnert Park citizens.
Additional discussion among the Council and staff to MultiVision included the
possibility of adding to the stage term agreement some type of a penalty fund
of some amount if the rebuild was not started or completed within the example
of a four year period. There was other general discussion, as it referenced
MultiVision "s commitment to provide the upgrade and state of the arts system
in the future and not just have these terms in the agreement so that they may
pawn them off to a new purchaser a few years down the road. There was further
discussion from Council and questions were answered by representatives of
MultiVision.
There being no further questions,
approximately 6:05 p.m.
City ana r/ lerk Pro - Tempore
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the Mayor adjourned the meeting at
Mayor
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes
October 23, 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 CRDER Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at
approximately 7:40 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that an adjourned session convened
at 4:30 p.m. today for a work session to discuss the cable TV
services in the City as tell as the options to the City in the
cable TV franchise renewal process. 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: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Hopkins, Spiro
and Mayor Hollingsworth
Absent: (1) Councilman Cochran (attending League of Cali-
fornia Cities Annual Conference)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Pro- Tempore Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director
Skanchy, City Engineer Brust, and Assistant to the City
Manager Leivo.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck,
the minutes of October 9, 1990 (4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.) were
unanimously approved.
Approval of Bills
* *CORR. from 11/13 Counc
Meeting: Seconded by
Councilman Eck, not
Councilman Cochran.
Non- agendaed
Wtters
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
* Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
;il attached list in the amount of $955,452.56 were approved. CDA
bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$74,117.89 were approved.
Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilmember had any
non - agendaed items to add to the agenda. No one responded.
Chscheduled 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 Georqe Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, referenced a previous
video of another city's council meetings he had given to this
Council to review for consideration of televised council
meetings and said he had a second video of a televised council
meeting available for Council to view, if desired. Council
accepted the video from Mr. Horwedel to view individually as
time permitted.
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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 M-anager's Council Meeting's Memo.
Councilman Eck referenced Resolution No. 90 -234 on tonight's
Consent Calendar and extended compliments to staff on a job
cell done regarding the policy for the procurement of products
on recycled paper.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting
of the agenda.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (For Maintenance of Various
90 -231 City Typewriters)
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS
90 -232 VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 6URKS
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR AN INDEPENDENT
90 -233 CONTRACTOR/CATERER TO PROVIDE AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
CONCESSION AREA
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
90 -234 PARK POLICY FOR THE PROCILREMEN.0 OF RECYCLED PAPER AND RECYCLED
PAPER PRODUCTS
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS FROM NtBAIL COMPANY (for
90 -235 Well Site and Landscape Parcel) FOR UNIVERSITY PARK
SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
90 -236 RELEASE OF SECURITIES, PARK ESTATES SUBDIVISION
R eso l ut i of i Nu . A RESOLUI INN ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER
90 -237 TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION CORPORATION YARD FUEL TANKS
PROJECT NO. 1987 -18
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE WILFRED AVENUE
90 -238 FREEWAY RAMPS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
90 -239 FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREavENN, AND
ANY ANE NDN ENTS THERETO, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMEN'T'S NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
FOR OWNER - OCCUPIED HOUSING AND SECURE A CCNMITMIIU OF
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMIT OF HOUSING AND
CCMMINITY DEVELOPMWr
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
90 -240 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND JOSEPH D. NE= (ROHNERT PARK
CITY MANAGER)
Approval of Parcel Map No. 135 (Windsong Condominiums Phase 2)
for area north of Hewlett Packard and Camino Colegio and
Mitchell Drive
Approval of appointment of Millie Hamill to Mbsquito
Abatement Board
1) Approval of appointments to Sister Cities Relations
Committee of Ron Rasmusswen, Mike Grubler, and Norma Conklin;
and 2) acceptance of resignation of Frances Horler
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved.
Scheduled Public Appearance:
National Family Week Mayor Hollingsworth explained that notice had been received
earlier today that the representative from Family Service
Agency would not be able to attend tonight's Council meeting
for the presentation of.a Proclamation recognizing National
Family Week from November 18th to 24th, 1990. He instructed
staff to forward the proclamation to Family Service Agency.
Cultural Arts Corp. Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue, a director of the Rohnert Park
Activity Report Cultural Arts Corporation, distributed to Council copies of
Cultural Arts Activity Report and September /October Newsletter
(copies attached to original set of these minutes) . She
shared the contents of the Activity Report to update the
Council on Cultural Arts Corporation matters. The concluding
comments of the Cultural Arts report requested Council to
appoint three more Commissioners to the Cultural Arts
Commission because it has become too busy for the current
number of commissioners, and requested the liaison
Councilmember to attend its meetings for better contact with
the City Council. She said plans are being made to have
speakers of art demonstrations at every other meeting which
would be a good time to have a reception and invite the
public, that the Cultural Arts Corporation hopes to give a
quarterly activities update to Council, and invited
Councilmembers to attend its November 7th meeting when Barbara
Harris, the Executive Director of the Sonoma County Art
Council will be available to answer questions.
Mayor Hollingsworth expressed appreciation on behalf of
Council for the Cultural Arts Activity Report and confirmed
that after the November election the Council would be
appointing a new Council liaison representative to the
Cultural Arts Commission as Councilman Cochran would be
leaving the Council.
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Planning and Zcning: Planning Director Skanchy said a public hearing has been
File No. 1393 scheduled at this time regarding File No. 1393 - Presentation
of the Wal -Mart Environmental Impact Report clich includes a
22 acre parcel located at the very northwest section of the
City west of U. S. 101 Freeway and Redwood Drive (formerly
the Redtiood Drive Inn Theatre site). He said the Planning
Commission held a public hearing at its meting of
October 18th and adopted a resolution with Mitigating
conditions recommending that the City Council adopt mitigating
conditions and certify the final Wal -fart EIR. He said Elgar
Hill, Consultant on this project was available at tonight's
meeting to review and answer Council questions, and that
copies were provided to Council of the Wal -vhrt EIR report and
all Planning staff reports and documents pertaining to this
matter.
City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions regarding
differences between the adopted Planning Commission Resolution
No. 90 -13 and the Council resolution he prepared for Council
consideration at tonight's meting. He said page 14 included
the Planning Comnission's action, and also page 13 included
specific findings. He said some of the other findings are the
same because the recomnendat i ons are the same. He conf inured
there was a minor change in language on page 7.
Discussion followed during ,hich Council expressed concerns
regarding the tim element being too short from the October 18
Planning Commission approval to tonight's Council meting to
effectively review such lengthy docun-ents.
Consultant Elgar Hill referenced copies provided to Council of
Wal -M-art Final Environmental Inpact Report, a Supplemnt to
the Northwest Rohnert Park Program EIR dated August 1990,
revised October 1990 and with the assistance of slides
explained Table 1, Significant Impacts/Mitigation Measures and
Figure 6, Circulation Features.
Discussion followed during which Mr. Hill responded to Council
questions regarding levels of service (LOS), the need of
traffic signals at the specified intersections, and the
lengthening of the off ramps if not already done by
Caltrans due to the stacking of cars trying to get
through the intersection. City Attorney Flitner responded to
Council question regarding the inclusion of the future unknocAxi
businesses and the LOS and said he understood these were
included if a certain level of service was maintained. City
Engineer Brust confirmed that the U.S.101 and Wilfred Avenue
expansion project is a Ca 1 trans priority for next summer and
that the plans are completed and at Sacramnto headquarters
now. This Caltrans project includes lengthening the off ramps
at Commence Blvd. /Golf Course Drive.
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Further discussion followed regarding concerns of the
mitigation measures, monitoring requirements, and consistency
with the General Plan. City Attorney confirmed that
monitoring is new in the law and the language regarding the
measures should be reviewed quite carefully. Mr. Hill said
the EIR is an informational document and not a planning
document, however, the new requirements tend to move such work
into the planning area but that is not its purpose. Planning
Director Skanchy responded to Council question regarding
separate EIRs for future projects in this area and said it was
already done with mitigating conditions and some monitoring on
traffic of each. He said no more EIR's would have to be done,
but somewhere along the line staff would have to do a traffic
analysis before deciding to let the project go ahead.
Discussion continued regarding the effect on the entire
northwest area and mitigation factors of certain impacts,
other factors as stated in the General Plan, such as sewer
capacity, air quality, traffic and other issues.
Public Hearing Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing at approximately
8:25 p.m. and asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak regarding this matter.
Jake Mackenzie Letter -At the request of Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, who was
(Read by Harvey Bell) unable to attend tonight's Council meeting, Harvey Bell
shared the contents of Mr. Mackenzie's letter dated October
22, 1990 (copy attached to original set of these minutes)
protesting the City rushing to judgement on the issuance of
the Final Wal -Mart EIR prior to proper traffic
provisions. Mr. Bell stated that he does not necessarily
represent the views of Jake McKenzie and was only acting as a
communicator of Mr. McKenzie's letter.
Harvey Bell Harvey Bell, 700 Lindsay Avenue, said he had two concerns to
express regarding the Wal -Mart EIR.
1) He was concerned about the relationship
between the City
Council and the Planning Commission
in regard to
communications and addressing problems as
outlined in the
EIR's. In addition, he did not appreciate
the Consultant's
responses to problems pointed out regarding
the EIR such as,
"we've already taken that into account" or
"we've taken care
of that ". He asked why isn't there some
kind of dialogue
between the City and the Agency responding to the questions in
the EIR. He said he would like to encourage the Council not to
rush over these concerns, that he was not
against projects
like Wal -Mart or the Price Club, but it would be taking care
of the public to take the time to respond to
these questions.
2) Mr. Bell said there has not been enough time allowed to
digest the information resulting from the Planning
Commission's action last Thursday night regarding this EIR.
He challenged the ability to comprehend all the measures that
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are to be put into place on the mitigations that were on the
charts displayed at the Planning Commission meeting. He said
he wondered about the understanding that Caltrans plans to
begin the Wilfred Avenue intersection project by the summer of
1991, or will it take longer? He referenced the General
Plan's five year program and concluded with the recommendation
to Council to take more time regarding this matter, that he is
not against the project but wants the citizens to be happy and
have more input.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor
Hollingsworth closed the public hearing at approximately
S:3S p.m.
Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner
responded to Council inquiry that the City is not in violation
of anything in the General Plan, that it is a series of
flexible guidelines and objectives, as Mr. Hill pointed out,
and that this document mearly makes recommendations. He
reconfirmed that the language alterations in the Council
resolution for consideration did not make any changes on
mitigation or monitoring Treasures and remained the same as the
resolution approved by the Planning Commission last Thursday.
Discussion continued on the traffic mitigation and the
possibility of continuing this item until next Council meeting
**CORR. from 11/13 Council to allow for more review time.*
Meeting: City Attorney was directed to report back to Council with his opinion.
A motion was Trade by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilmember
Spiro, to defer the Wal -Mart EIR to the next Council meeting,
and failed by the following deadlock roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilman Eck and Councilmember Spiro
NOES: (2) Councilman Hopkins and Mayor Hollingsworth
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Cochran
Discussion followed during which it was confirmed that a
deadlock vote is considered a failed vote but in this case a
notion to approve would also be a deadlock vote, therefore,
this item will have to be deferred.
Mayor Hollingsworth said the Wal -Mart EIR would be continued
to the November 13th Council meeting.
RECESS Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess at approximately
5:51 p.m.
REOCNVENE Mayor Hollingsworth reconvened the Council meeting at
approximately 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except
Councilman. Cochran.
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SW B1vd.Shopping Ctr. Council Committee Member Eck referenced copies provided to
Council of memo dated October 18, 1990 regarding the Crown
Market Shopping Center Rehabilitation on Southwest Boulevard
and said, if Council desired, staff could review the five
recommendations therein.
City Manager Pro - Tempore Netter referenced map on display and
shared contents of above - referenced memo regarding Council
Committee Members recommendations for the SW Blvd. Shopping
Center as concluded by all in attendance at the meeting
for same on October 16, 1990. Mr. Netter said efforts are
being made for a continuous theme for the facade of the center
and toward getting all the property owners to agree among
themselves what should be done to revitalize the center. Mr.
Netter is checking into the availability of bond funds for
this type of rehabilitation. Recommendations for Council
consideration should be finalized in the next couple of weeks.
Council Committee Member Eck said one of the difficulties
regarding efforts toward the rehabilitation of this shopping
center is the number of owners involved and making contact
with them. In addition, Councilman Eck said for those
interested in checking it out, there is a Farmer's Market now
on Thursday nights at the the SW Blvd. Shopping Center.
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Ordinance No. 527 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI
OF THE ROHNERT PARK
IMPOSITION OF A ONE
RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE
FOR BINGO GAMES AND
FIFTY ($50) DOLLARS
TY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 9.66
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE
(1 %) PER CENT FEE FROM GROSS BINGO
FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICATION
TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE TO
City Manager Pro-Ten-pore Netter said copies had been provided
to Council of his memo regarding the bingo ordinance and
options 1 and 2 of the proposed bingo ordinance as researched
and rewritten by City Attorney Flitner and staff per City
Council's request following the public comments at the
previous Council meeting when citizens from St. Elizabeth
Seton Church approached the City Council opposing the 1% fee.
Police Activities League (PAL), the largest bingo operator in
the City, also suggested at the previous Council meeting that
Council consider a fee structure that would apply only to the
large bingo operators like its organization, and not apply to
the smaller bingo operators. Mr. Netter said the proposal for
consideration at tonight's meeting would rebate back to the
smaller bingo operations the proposed 1% fee as stipulated in
the amended section on page 2 of option 2. The 1% fee return
would be for those bingo operators whose annual gross bingo
receipts are less than $150,000 with the stipulation that the
returned 1% fee be donated to the charity of the donors
choice as long as it is unrelated to and not associated
with the recipient donor organization.
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Discussion followed during which Council queried about the
necessity of the rebate being donated to another charity
rather than putting back into the particular organization, as
well as the possibility of not charging the fee until after
the bingo receipts exceed the $150,000. City Attorney Flitner
responded that his review of the law appears to make the
monthly collection of the additional fee mandatory and, if
established, it must be a standard application, He said
consideration was given to the idea of reduced percentage but
that was not legal because of how the State law was worded so
the decision was made to charge the 1% fee on annual gross
receipts with the rebate provision.
Further discussion followed regarding whether or not charging
the fee was necessary if certain problems have been resolved,
the City's responsibility to do the audits and the need for
compensation provisions regarding the cost of same, and
Council conclusion that the language as presented in tonight's
bingo ordinance for consideration is reasonable.
Public Comments Mayor Hollingsworth said anyone in the audience who wished to
make comments regarding this matter may do so at this time.
Maureen Mancuso Maureen Mancuso, 1049 Santa Cruz Way, said she understood the
bingo law is a permissive one and that cities do not
necessarily need to adopt an ordinance in-posing fees on bingo
receipts. She said all the money raised by the bingo
operators is given to charitable purposes. The value of the
audits are understood but the people working volunteer their
time for a greater good and she personally would not want to
see the City do anything that would defeat the efforts of the
bingo operators. She said it is not the dollar value of a fee
charge that matters but the fact that people are doing the
work on a voluntary basis.
Mike Kerrigan Mike Kerrigan, 7253 Circle Drive, said he agreed with
everything that was said tonight regarding a fee on gross
bingo receipts but felt the church should be able to do what
it wants to with the rebate and listed several of the specific
organizations that have benefited from the proceeds of the
bingo games at the St. Elizabeth Seton Church. In addition,
he requested Council to raise the fee charge ceiling on bingo
receipts from $150,000 to $250,000 as he thought the church
might be able to raise its bingo revenues by $50,000 or
$60,000 before too long which would exceed the limit of
$150,000 and disqualify the rebate.
Rod York Rod York, President of PAL /Police Activities League, 933 Ellen
Street, said for the most part he concurred with the previous
speaker regarding the discretion of the use of the bingo
operator's 1% rebate, but as for changing the amount of bingo
receipts requiring the fee charge, he thought Council is being
more than compromising with the bingo operators. He said as
stated previously that PAL is not concerned for themselves,
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but does not want to see the smaller bingo operators
jeopardized. Mr. York referenced two sub- sections that were
added to the amendment proposal to the bingo ordinance and
said he was opposed to the addition of sub- section F 9.66.050
regarding the requirements for a proposed budget, anticipated
charitable use of funds, and estimated receipts and expenses
for the year, etc. and asked what did this have to do with
obtaining a bingo permit. He said he was also opposed to sub-
section L of the same section requiring financial reports
every month since this would be quite the task for the bingo
operator's limited staff. He referenced the Account /Auditor's
recent memo to Council regarding the 400 hours in 1990 for
auditing costs and said he thought the purpose of the 1% fee
charge was to pay for the auditing costs and it would be an
additional expense and burden to the bingo operator,
especially with limited staff, to provide the monthly reports.
Discussion followed during which City Manager Pro - Tempore
Netter responded to Council inquiry regarding specifics of the
monthly bingo reports needed for auditing purposes and
confirmed sufficiency of bottom line figures such as could be
obtained from the organization's monthly balance sheet and
revenues and expense statements. In response to questions
regarding the need for projected income and expenses, Mr.
Netter said the bingo organizations have to submit an
application every year anyway and this requirement is just
good business to provide a budget which is used as a quide to
see the organization's best estimate for what it projects for
the upcoming year. This in no way restricts the organization
to live by that budget but simply informs of certain estimated
expenses and anticipated incomes. He agreed with Council
comment that the projected information provided at the bingo
operator's annual meeting that provides anticipated amounts
and estimates of income and expenses for the upcoming year
would be sufficient for the purpose as specified in
item F of the amendment to the bingo ordinance. Mr. Netter
also recomnended that Council raise the amount of annual
gross bingo receipts to $200,000 for the refund of the
proposed 1% fee for the further benefit to the smaller
bingo organizations.
Leon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, to raise the annual gross bingo
receipts amount to $200,000 for the refund of the proposed 1%
fee and to change the language for clarification on reports
requested, Ordinance No. 527 was introduced.
Parks & Recreation City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained that Council had
Commission tatters: been provided copies of inter - office memorandum from Director
of Recreation Pekkain summarizing Parks and Recreation
'M' Park Proposals Comnmission meeting of October 15th wherein recommendation was
made that a traffic study be conducted for the "M" Park
development plan to determine the anticipated amount of
traffic flow throughout the "M" subdivision related to the
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various park activities. There were ten options distributed
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its first public
hearing out of which the public hearing zeroed in on Plan Nos.
3 and 10. (Copies of the ten options were also provided to
Council). Plan No. 3 included the entire proposed tennis
complex as well as three softball fields, soccer fields, pools
and community center. Plan No. 10 was the preferred plan of
the citizens who attended the public hearing which eliminated
the tennis complex and reduced the park by one softball field.
Thie Commission is interested in seeing if a traffic study will
show a mach reduced traffic flow and would like to have this
information prior to its second set of public hearings to be
held at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of
November 19th.
Discussion followed during which concerns were expressed
regarding the need of a traffic study and the rigid
enforcement of time allotted at the Parks and Recreation
Commission public hearing regardless of being an individual
speaking or one representing a particular group of people.
Council agreed that a letter should be written to the Parks
and Recreation Commission extending appreciation for its
efforts in handling this sensitive matter regarding "M' Park
proposals and also suggesting that adequate time be allowed at
the public hearings to listen to what the people have to say.
In addition, Council agreed to hold off any action on the "M'
Park plans until after all Parks and Recreation Commission
public hearings are complete.
Soccer Coach Irnterimq City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter said the second item under
Program Parks and Recreation Commission matters for Council's
information was regarding consideration of a soccer coach
interim program. The Parks and Recreation Commission
recommends at this time to postpone any action to pay college
students to coach youth soccer since the Youth Committe met
with the Youth Soccer Board and out of 65 youths ranging from
ages 5 to 14 years of age, only 10 were not picked up on a
team, therefore, the Commission felt that hiring or developing
an interim program was not warranted.
Triple Cron Softball -City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained that copies had been
Provided to Council of letter dated October 3, 1990 from Pat
Ross, Director of Sonoma County and Convention Visitors'
Bureau, requesting the City to pay a $2,500 fee to advertise
the tournament of the "Triple Crown Slmv Pitch and Softball
Tournament" to be held in Rohnert Park on June 1st and 2nd,
1991 and shared the contents therein. He also reviewed
details of discussion with the softball association's
representative regarding expected attendance and local lodging
accommodations. He said the specific request from Pat Ross is
that the City pay for the $2,500 tournament ad this year
because the funding was reduced from $150,000 to $50,000. The
Visitors and Convention Bureau paid the ad costs last year.
He indicated that the $50,000 contributed to the Bureau will
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) October 23, 1990
be used strictly
for marketing and operational expenses,
therefore
he is
referring the $2,500 fee for the
1991
tournament
to the
City for consideration. Approximately
1,500
people are
expected to attend this tournament mostly
from
outside areas so
a substantial ammunt of sales activity
would
be created
in the
community.
Discussion followed during which the suggestion was made that
the City have input into this year's ad, Mr. Netter
distributed copies to Council of last year's ad, and details
of Executive Director Pat Ross's letter were reviewed.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilmn ber Spiro, and unanimusly approved, to approve the
$2,500 ad for the tournament of the "Triple Crown Slow Pitch
and Softball Tournament" as requested by the Sonoma County and
Convention Bureau with the inclusion of staff input.
MtltiVision Cable TV Assistant to the City Manager Leivo explained that there was a
work session on cable TV at 4:30 this afternoon and gave a
brief review of the negotiations, current status of Federal
legislation, suimnry of the draft agreements, i.e. the short
term agreement for 3 1/2 years, and the proposed stage term
agreement of up to fifteen years. He said that copies had
been provided to Council of staff report regarding the pros
and cons for each option as well as a report outlining the
comparisons of franchise agreements with other cities. The
work session included other information from Consultant Carl
Pilnick, as well as a presentation by KiltiVision Cable TV
regarding cable matters and other related issues. Mr. Leivo
said that Congress had presented a bill for cable TV that was
killed by the Senate so it doesn't appear there will be any
cable law this year.
Public Hearing Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing at approximately
9:43 p.m. and asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak regarding this matter.
Patricia Jonas- Patricia Jonas - Voulgaris, 8510 Dorfman Dr., Cotati, said she
Voulgaris was one of the owners of a taxi cab company in the East Bay
and is one in the public who is very dissatisfied with the
cable TV company. She said the rates seem inconsistent
between neighborhood comparisons and has been unable to reach
the manager to straighten out her own billing. She has called
the Better Business Bureau and Phoenix Office of MaltiVision
and understands the City of Rohnert Park is in the process of
doing business with NUltiVision. She has concluded the cable
TV company is not helpful or cooperative and referred to
cancelled checks, MiltiVision bills, etc. that she had in hand
without success of commmications with the cable TV people.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) October 23, 1990
MiltiVision General Manager, Fran Parkey, responded that she
thought this was a billing procedure complication rather than
a Council issue regarding the franchise negotiations for
consideration tonight and acknowledged Mayor Hollingsworth's
request to tend to the matter.
Charlie Arumn Charlie Artman, 7450 Cristobal Way, asked if Council had been
able to make arrangements for the provision of cable 77 at
Sonoma Grove. He referred to a previous Council meeting in
which discussion occurred regarding the $40,000 cost to the
property owner for the installation of cable at Sonoma Grove,
the owner's inability to afford such an expense, as well as
the limited incomes of the residents making it impossible to
afford such an installation charge. W. Artman thought some
provision should be made for cable TV at Sonoma Grove as they
are residents of the community like everyone else and not
asking for reduced monthly charges.
George Hozwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, asked why not just go to
a 12 year cable TV agreement with improvements up to 54
channels rather than risk another 4 to 6 year time frame which
would be more beneficial to the future Council and also add
one more channel so Performing Arts Center programs could be
televised. He said the Council should also require M.L. Nbdia
to have a full time manager located in this City since Rohnert
Park is big enough to merit one. He said Petalum has a full
time manager available at its cable TV company and this is
unfair to Rohnert Park residents not to be able to reach the
cable TV manager when needed.
Galen Schwab Galen Schwab, 6186 San Carlos Court, said he was a new
resident and enjoyed living in Rohnert Park but did not enjoy
the problems he encountered with Cable TV. He said the
charges are higher than he has ever paid, he had to pay for
the second TV hookup which he has never had to do before, and
the channels were not that selective. He said he was able to
reach the cable TV manager but got the feeling from her
comments that he was listening to a monopoly since no
competition causes unresponsiveness. He said his
recommendation to Council would be a short term contract
because of this lack of competition and the unresponsiveness.
He said he thought there would be an opportunity to choose
between two cable companies soon which could provide an
opportunity for lower rates and if a long term contract is
given to this cable TV company there will be no reason for
them to become responsible.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor
Hollingsworth closed the public hearing at approximately
9:56 p.m.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) October 23, 1990
Fran Parkey, General Nbnager of MiltiVision Cable TV Corp.
confirmed that tormrrow she would take care of the billing
issue mentioned earlier in the public hearing. She referenced
the question regarding service to Sonoma Grove and said
installation charges were based on time and material for any
line extensions beyond the cable company's service area. She
said she did not know if this would apply to the Sonoma Grove
location and would have to check with the cable TV engineers
and plant to provide more specific information regarding this
question. She concluded her comrents by saying VultiVision
has allowed for cable to the Cultural Arts Center in the event
such service is wanted but it is the understanding that the
preference of the Cultural Arts Center is for people to attend
the performances rather than provide TV viewing opportunities.
She also said in response to the comments regarding the rates
that this issue was explored thoroughly by MiltiVision and the
rates are in line with the 'averages when compared to similar
services provided.
Discussion followed during which comments were made regarding
possibilities of upcoming competition through the telephone
system, frustration that privileges have been allowed by
Federal codes that are not to the best TV citizens' interests,
and the hopes that Congress might change its rulings in the
future. Concerns were expressed regarding committing to a
long term agreement as compared to the lack of comnitrmnt in
the short term agreement and nothing gained by it. Comnents
were made regarding MiltiVision's resistance to a penalty
charge if the 54 channels were not provided in the specified
time frame. Survey systems were reviewed during which Fran
Parkey confirmed that MzltiVision does go to the outside to
get objective surveys. Comnents were made by Council that
there should be some inventive way to hook up Sonoma Grove
without costing $40,000.
John Nbtulski, Senior Vice President for MiltiVision Cable TV,
said he would like to comment on a couple of points reviewed
tonight. 1) There are several things to take into
consideration regarding issuing penalties if MiltiVision does
not increase capacity within a certain time frame such as the
history behind that provision was that the cable company had
proposed a longer term franchise. Representatives feel
uncomfortable with and were not prepared to commit to absolute
requirements because of competitive possibilities like the
telephone corrpany and technology may change a couple of years
down the road. 2) The second point was regarding creative
solutions to serving homes not currently served which depends
on circumstances of the different areas developed. He said
MxltiVision generally looks at a 12 year payback in order to
recoup its investment and to provide service to an area like
Sonoma Grove would not be commercially viable without raising
everyone's rates substantially. There are probably 10 to 15
million homes in the U. S. that will never have cable TV
because of commercial viability.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) October 23, 1990
Mr. Motulski said he would also like to comment on the
decision by Congress to operate without local price
regulation. He thought what was intended to happen did happen
and it was this decision that has made it possible to have the
rates as low as they are because the distribution is more
universal, as well as the fact that most of the money
has gone back into the system for upgrading and expanding
cable installation.
Discussion followed during which compliments were extended by
Council to Fran Parkey for the efforts she has made to
successfully turn around many of the previously expressed
frustrations regarding MultiVision services and
communications. The pros and cons of the short and long term
agreements were reviewed with hesitations expressed in
consideration of the long term at this time. Acknowledgment
was made that nothing would be gained with a short term
agreement and that it makes sense to give MzltiVision the
opportunity to perform through the long term agreement.
Concerns were expressed regarding MiltiVision's reaction to
backing away from a proposed penalty clause if the system was
not upgraded in the specified time frame which gave the
impression of MultiVision not being truly committed to the
terms. Council agreed that this matter should not be
considered emotionally but with judicious thought and time
should be allowed for City Attorney's recommendation following
the input of today's work session and tonight's public
hearing. Further concerns were expressed regarding the time
consuming efforts of the need to start these procedures again
right away if the long term agreement is not approved and
Council's responsibility to do what is best for the citizens.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to defer the
cable TV matter to the next Council meeting for further
consideration.
Walter Hansell, Attorney for MultiVision, said it is his
feeling that MU1tiVision does face a penalty of no contract
after six years, that consideration to a further penalty is
not beyond discussion, but did not see a way to make such a
decision at this meeting because of the various complexities
that need to be considered. He said the advantages to the
City are only in the six year agreement and not in the three
and a half year agreement.
Council agreed that deferring this matter for two weeks would
be beneficial to both the City and MtltiVision.
Carl Pilnick, Consultant, said he thought the decision for
additional time to review this matter further was merited
since MiltiVision has indicated that there is room for
negotiations in the areas felt strongly by Council and at
least is willing to give consideration to alternatives. He
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) October 23, 1990
said the language of the present phase stage renewal agreement
does say that MaltiVision agrees to serve all residents no
matter vhat the cost, that MiltiVision is not required to
serve commercial areas of which some might be interested
though most are not, but the agreement states that all
residents would be serviced.
Fran Parkey responded that the residential areas required to
be serviced were contingent on recorded easements as specified
in plans.
Mayor Hollingsworth expressed appreciation to MaltiVision
representatives and invited them to the November 13th Council
meeting for further review of this matter.
Welcome Signs City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said referenced "Welcome Sign"
on display and said the proposed welcoming signs have been
designed for placement at the entrances to Rohnert Park from
various locations. It is anticipated that the welcoming signs
will be placed on the Expressway coming east from Stony Point
Road, on the Expressway traveling west from Petaluma Hill
Road, on Roberts Lake Road traveling south from Santa Rosa,
and on Old Redwood Highway at the entrance of the City
traveling north from the City of Cotati. The sign for Council
review tonight is the end result of a review by the Cultural
Arts Commission resulting from City Council's direction
several months ago.
Discussion followed during which recommendations were made by
Council to remove the designs placed between the letters in
the word "park ", the colors met with Council's approval,
enlarge the letters of " Rohnert Park" and exchange places with
the word "welcome" placing "welcome to" in the smaller letters
under the sweet pea design. Council concurred to approve the
signs with the changes as outlined herein.
KRCB-TV, Channel 22 City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter explained that copies had been
provided to Council of letter dated fOctober 3, 1990 from
Nancy Dobbs, General Manager of KRCB -TV, Channel 22,
requesting a reduction of its annual rent on a lease of City
property at 5850 Labath Avenue for its facility to $1 per year
up to a two year period. Her letter indicates that Channel 22
is in the process of renegotiating various portions of its
long term debt and the request is being made to assist in this
effort and to improve the station's cash flow. Some basic
financial information was also provided in this letter as
requested from staff. Mr. Netter reviewed the rental revenues
from sub- leasees paid directly to Channel 22 as allowed by the
City. He said Nancy Dobbs was present at tonight's meeting to
present this request to Council and to answer any questions.
He said Council may want to review this matter in more detail
that time would allow at this Council meeting and may want to
consider a separate meeting by a Council Committee.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (16) October 23, 1990
Discussion followed during which Councilman Eck and Councilman
Hopkins agreed to meet as Council Committee for Channel 22's
request for rental reduction, Nancy Dobbs responded to Council
question regarding the inclusion of the City of Rohnert Park
in the name of the station and said as soon as the FCC changes
its regulations, and she said she had not talked to
Congressman Bosco's office regarding any kind of help in
response to Council's suggestion that this might be a
good idea.
Council Committee Members Eck and Hopkins instructed staff to
make arrangements to meet with Channel 22 some Monday after
3:00 p.m.
State- nandated City Engineer Brust updated the Council on the State - mandated
Congestion M_Wnt Congestion Management Program (CNP). Several meetings have
Program (CW) been held recently with City Engineers, Planning Directors,
City Councilmembers and other parties to discuss this program
which is required to be developed by June 1st, 1991. He
referenced outline from the recent CIvP meeting held in Santa
Rosa on October 19th and shared contents therein (copy
attached to original set of these minutes) regarding revenues
tied to CMP, CMP requirements, deadline and tasks. He said
the recently adopted Proposition 111 included transit
programs, a lot of which is still in the planning stages. The
Transportation Authority has been established and there could
be funds available if the ballot measure passes regarding this
matter, but if it does not pass there will be no funds
available which could present the problem of having an
Authority that has no funding. Mr. Brust said that these
meetings are being held prior to the election only as a
planning mechanism to get a head start if the transportation
initiatives pass this November.
Discussion followed during which Councilman Hopkins said in
the event that Rohnert Park's representative is not there wizen
the administrator is hired, to do what can be done to hake
sure the choice represents an independent agency and not a
county agency. Mr. Brust said ±.he organization of tale
Authority would have to be figured out first.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
90-241 SUPPORTING REPEAL OF SB 2557 AND THE PROTECTION OF CITIES FRCM
THE STATE BUDGET PROCESS, AND SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVES TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE Ia\jG -TERM FUNDING FCR CITIES AND COUNTIES
City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter explained the resolution.
Discussion followed during which Council extended conpliments
to effective wording of Mayor's letter dated October 18, 1990
to Senator Nielsen and other State Legislators regarding the
repeal of SB 2557 and agreed that the Board of Supervisors
need to be reminded that it represents citizens in the
incorporated areas also.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (17) October 23, 1990
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Counci.lmember
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No.
90 -241 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Real Property City Manager Pro- Tempore explained that copies had been
Transfer Tax provided to Council of his memo dated October 19, 1990
regarding the Urgency Ordinance Amsnding the Real Property
Transfer Tax and shared the contents therein.
Councilman Eck said he had recommended putting this item on
tonight's agenda for informational purposes if the City
Council felt it should be pursued.
Discussion followed during which Council concurred that a
letter should be written to the County Board of Supervisors
from the Mayor under the direction of Council expressing its
disapproval of the enactment of the Real Property Transfer Tax
by the City, and that the collection of the tax should remain
as it is currently.
Cou nmications ConTamications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
City Manager's Report:City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter said the Crane Creek Park
Crane Creek Park Public Hearing on October 30th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall is a
Bike Trail second set of public hearings on the development of Crane
Creek Park. Staff will be at the public hearing to support
providing a bike trail from Rohnert Park City Limits up
Copeland Creek to Crane Creek Park.
Nellie Codding City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said the dedication of the
Theatre Dedication Nellie W. Codding Theatre is set for November 10th at
6:00 p.m. This program will be a wonderful evening which will
include the play performance "Terra Nova ". Invitations are in
the process of being mailed.
Fall Clean up City Manager Pro- Tenpore Netter said the results of the Fall
Clean up were very successful.
Crane Mon Festival City Manager Pro - Tenpore Netter explained that copies had been
provided to Council of letter dated October 18, 1990 from the
Chamber of Commerce indicating that a presentation regarding
the Crane Talon Festival will be made at the next Council
meeting. The letter states that the Chamber has agreed not to
announce any dates of the Crane Melon Festival until after a
review with Council and that there is flexibility to changing
the date if Council makes such a reconTmndation.
Freeway Directional City Manager Pro- TenQore Netter said staff has been in contact
Sign with the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in
regard to the violation on the freeway directional sign.
Staff is recommending that the sign be trimred in some type of
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (18) October 23, 1990
W. Shadows Golf Mayor Hollingsworth reported on Golf Course Committee meeting
Course with new manager of Mt. Shadows, Jack Anderson and expressed
concerns regarding recent letter from Mt. Shadows. He said
there are a lot of problems to deal with and he has directed
Mr. Netter to write a letter indicating the disapproval of the
convent in Mr. Anderson's letter in regard to lack of
manpower. Mayor Hollingsworth said there should never be lack
of manpower on the two golf courses as it is their duty and
obligation to staff the courses properly.
white decorative type border in order for the sign not to
imitate a State sign. In discussions with State
representatives, it is felt this may be sufficient to pass the
sign and remove the violation and should be settled in the
next week or two.
Codding Sr. Center
City Manager Pro - Tenpore Netter said the opening dedication
Opening Dedication
for the Codding Senior Center is scheduled for November 15th
at 1:00 p.m.
Golf Course Conudttee -City Manager Pro- Tempore Netter said the Golf Course Comri.ttee
has set up a meeting with Keith Langan, property owner of land
adjacent to the golf course, regarding the request to purchase
the 5' strip of golf course land. The Council will be updated
on this item following the meeting.
Garbage Committee
City Imager Pro- Tempore Netter acknowledged Councilman Eck's
request to set up a meeting for the Garbage Committee.
Redwood Driveway
City Engineer Brust explained that there had been damage at
the wastewater pond at Redwood Driveway for which staff needed
Council's approval for an expenditure of approximately $10,000
to $20,000 to repair the damage. A contractor in in the
area who could do the work and possibly save dollars due to
having the equipment on site. He confirmed that the
expenditure at this point could save up to $10,000 in the long
run. It was the consensus of Council to have the work done.
City Attorney's Report:City Attorney Flitner said the Harris lawsuit had been
Harris lawsuit
settled and papers signed.
Rent Control Litigation
-City Attorney Flitner said the Rent Control litigation is
progressing.
Iverson lawsuit
City Attorney Flitner said the City of Rohnert Park vs.
Iverson (Tollini parcel - Redwood Drive) has been settled within
the Council's mandate and papers are in progress and should be
settled by next Council meeting.
MR"t� fL u« Cviva%ii:
Councilman Eck updated Council on the Spreckels Place, Unit
Spreckels Place #8
#8, 42 unit townhouse project and said that his concerns
were answered.
W. Shadows Golf Mayor Hollingsworth reported on Golf Course Committee meeting
Course with new manager of Mt. Shadows, Jack Anderson and expressed
concerns regarding recent letter from Mt. Shadows. He said
there are a lot of problems to deal with and he has directed
Mr. Netter to write a letter indicating the disapproval of the
convent in Mr. Anderson's letter in regard to lack of
manpower. Mayor Hollingsworth said there should never be lack
of manpower on the two golf courses as it is their duty and
obligation to staff the courses properly.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (19) October 23, 1990
Bike Paths Councilman Eck said according to recent meeting, Cotati has
developed plans for bike paths along creeks that interface
with Rohnert Park. City Engineer Brust referenced bike path
plans on display and explained the plans. Council agreed it
would be a good idea to proceed with efforts to work out the
trouble spots on the proposed bike paths.
Property No.of City Mayor Hollingsworth expressed concerns regarding efforts to
purchase land north of the City as he has heard Japanese
buyers are also interested in purchasing the land and efforts
need to be made in order to keep the area as open space.
Planning Director Skanchy responded that the County zoning is
agricultural with lot sizes of this area frozen to existing
size with a minimum of 20 acres and confirmed that he has
asked the County to send all requests for rezoning,
development or proposed land purchases of this area to
the City.
Council Wetings Councilman Hopkins said he thought Council might have to give
serious consideration to starting Council meetings at 4:00
p.m. to provide adequate time to cover all the matters
that need attention. He said discussion items could be
handled in the afternoon and public hearings could be
scheduled after 7:00 p.m.
LkLsctLeduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished
Appearances to make an appearance at this time. No on responded.
Adjournment Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at
approximately 11:06 p.m.
Depq,ty" Cit e k Mayor
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Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Activity Report
Since taking office in June our present board has been very busy. Our
President Nancy Seymore's first official duty was to review and adjust goals
and objectives. She met with the Chamber of Commerce to offer our help. Both
Nancy and Levonne Bain worked backstage for the Spreckles Performing Arts
Center for their first Musical Comedy "2 x 2 ". She is working on communication
with the Pacific Springs. Nancy called together other members of the
coorperation to revitalize information and clean out the filing Cabinet at
City Hall. She participated in the Founders Day Art Show. Nancy also held a
Commissioners mee#;ing Sept 5, 1991. Has arrainged for a speaker for November
from Sonoma County Art Council. This is to better acquaint us with what our
donation entitles us to.
Jean Thompson our Vice President has been regularly attending City
Council meetings and Planning Commision meetings to keep us informed. She
assisted with Founders Day, and the Lady Lyons Talent Show rehearsal and Show
night backstage. Jean recently attended the six hour seminar "Event planning
and Management" meeting. She has attended chamber of Commerce mixers in our
behalf.
Linda Holm our City Appointed representative to the Sonoma County Art
Council attended the Annual and the July meeting and reported back to the
Rohnert Park Cultural Art Coorporation meeting. Linda has done a terrific fob
composing, editing & typing the September /October Newsletter and even helped
with the distribution. She went before the County Board of Suppervisors on
September 13th in support of the Multi- Cultural Arts Festival in order to
obtain advertising funds for the amount of $1500.00 which we will receive.
Linda put in 4 1/2 hours on Founders Day. She passed out liturature regarding
our organization and Performing Arts Facility.
LeVonne Bain as well as keeping up her duties as treasurer has put in 9
hours as Stage crew for the Barbershop Concert plus 2 hours marketing. For
the Muscial Comedy 112 x 2" she worked as production Assistant "120 hours" and
4 hours marketing, All together 135 hours. As a technical director she put in
10 hours at the Talent Show and 16 hours for the Ballet "Swan Lake ".
In October LeVonne represented Rohnert Park at the "Theatre Alliance Production
in Santa Rosa. It is a County wide Prodject of little theatre groups and they
put on a one night sample of each group. She did tecnical background for them.
As membership chairman LeVonne suggested and received an incentive for
membership in the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Coorporation. A real bonus from
the Spreckles Performing Arts Center. Every member gets a discount on Tickets
to the Symphony, Ballet, and Pacific Alliace Stage Company performances.
Our president Nancy has talked to many bussiness to give a discount to members
for Art related purchases. So far we have many new members. She also put in
4 hours at the Founders Day Festival.
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Flo Dennis is our coresponding Secretary and Historian Chairman. She
helped organize files and bring them up to date. Flo handles mailing the
Newsletter (incoming and Outgoing mail) Flo organized and Coordinated a pre
"Kitchen Kut -Up Show luncheon netting the Performing Arts Center $600.00
Flo and I submitted to Mr. R. Kuhn an extensive Tour Co. Mailing list and
listings of individuals (in and outside our surrounding area's) for publicity
purposes. She served four hours at Founders Day Festival and attended the
Chamber of Commerce General Meeting.
Life Member Clara Brown brought in two new members, Rancho Cotate High
School Students. They hung the pictures and stored them over night at the
Scout Hut. On Sunday they brought them out and hung them again only to have
to take them down again on Sunday,it was a fob well done.
Like the others I've tried hard to bring Art to our City. This last week
end Flo Bennis, my husband and I attended seven of the ArTrails exhibits. We
went to Santa Rosa and Sonoma. I was sadened by the fact that with all the
wonderful Artists in Rohnert Park we didn't have any in the ArTrails. It
seems to me that we should have a private Open House of local Artists with
the possibility of some of them wanting to join the rest of the County in
the Annual ArTrails. I attended the Chamber of Commerce General meeting and
a meeting of the proposed Crane Melon Festival. I'm hoping that an Art Show
can become a part of that Festival.
As you can see we have been busy. In fact too busy. I am here to ask
the council to appoint 3 more Commissioners. We have been doing all of this
with dust 4 Commissioners. We would like to request a liaison Officer at our
meetings so we can be in better contact with the City Council. We are
planning on having speakers or Art demonstrations at every other meeting.
This would be a nice time to have a reception and invite the public.
We hope to give you an update of our Activities quartly. Our president
will appoint a different member to make the presentation so that we may all
become better known. We want you to know the purpose of the Cultural Arts
We want you to know the function and Value to the City. We would like to take
this oppertunity to invite you to our November 7th meeting when Barbara Harris
the Executive Director of the Sonoma County Art Council will be on hand to
answer any of your questions.
ROHNEF2T PARK CIJLTLJFdAtL
ARTS fC o
NEWSLETTER
September / October
Vol. III, No. 2
6750 Commerce Blvd ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 _ (707)795 -3553
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nancy Seymour, President * Jean Thompson, Vice President
LaVonne Bain, Treasurer * Flo Jennie, Secretary * Linda Holm, Editor
Betty Ferra
A WORM FROM T!-°IE EM I TOR
Greetings,members. I'd like to bring you up to date on the current news
and changes that have occured since the last newsletter. We've under
gone a few changes resulting from the previous election, held on June 6,
1990. Nancy Seymour, has been elected both Chairman of the Cultural
Arts Commission and President of the Cultural Arts Corporation. Jean
Thompson, our newest member on the board was elected as Vice President,
LaVonne Bain was re- elected as treasurer, and Flo Jennis is our new
Secretary.
Along with the elections, it was also a time to say good -bye to some of
our other members. Leaving the board was former President and long time
active member, Millie Hamill, along with George Williams, Joan Williams,
and Grace Gilbert.
It goes without saying, that their presence on the board will be missed
by all of us and finding people to fill their shoes, who care about the
future of the arts in our community and willing to donate time and
energy to ensure its progress and success, isn't the easiest of tasks.
If you are a person who has a backround in the arts, business,
fundraising, finance, or just a concered individual who understands the
rewards of contibuting,to community service, please contact either Nancy
Seymour at 795 -3553 or myself, Linda Holm at 795 -1514.
Our meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at City Hall,
located at 6750 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, at 7.00 P.M.. Our meetings
are omen to the public and we encourage you to attend_ Your-
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Liz Cunningham and Valerie James
in Sebastopol, Graton, Forestville, Occidental
making it pos-
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a piece of art
by chance, and
each ticket
helps support
the program.
WEEKEND *1
Oct. 20 8 21
will focas on
artists from
Rohnert Park,
Cotati, Santa
Rosa, Sonoma
Petaluma, Ken -
wood 8 Healds-
burg.
WEEKEND *2
Oct. 27 8 28
include artists
and Cazadero.
ARTrails maps and photo index will be available at the various Chambers
of Commerce and libraries in each city, The Sonoma County Convention and
Visitors Bureau at 10 Fourth St_ in Railroad Sq., S. R., and various
retail stores. They can also be obtained through the Cultural Arts
Council of Sonoma County by request. For more info. call 707/579 -ARTS.
THEATRE tJPMATE
* * Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center * * 5409 Snyder
Ln., Rohnert Park * *
1990 - 1991 is being referred to as the "Season of Escape ". Escape to a
world of adventure, beauty, romance and comedy . . all under one roof.
The Pacific Alliance Stage Co. will be featuring Two by Two. Terra
Nova, Cloud Nine and Inherit the Wind_
The North Coast Ballet will present Swan Lake, Nutcracker, and Spring
Repertoire_
The Rohnert Park Symphony will be conducting Laszlo Varga, Cello Solo,
Saul Grou'r._aTian, Guitar Solo, llardel a:u ['"`> 1a ik. Mozm't _ _ _ and then
130=B, plus Haydn. Stravinsky, and Beetoven_
Tickets may be purchased individually or by a variety of subscription
plans. For those who are really hungry for art and culture, you may
order the "Whole Encilada" for only $99_ For more infomation, please
call 707/584 -1700 or 800/852 -0342.
BETSY SHIMMEL, Paintings, Drawings
BERENICE IRIKS, Pain1mg,
ROHNERT PARK CULTURAL ARTS CORP.
CARLA BERNSTEIN, Furniture
DANIEL CIBERTI, Ceramics
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John W. Mackenzie
1536 Gladstone Way
Rohnert Park, California 94928
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Congestion Management Program (CMP)
A. Revenues Tied to CMP
- Local streets and highways subventions
- RTIP and STIP
- Nine new programing funds
B. CMP Requirements
1. Designation of CMP Agen
The Board and a majority of cities have designated, by resolution, a
CMP agency as required by legislation. The membership of the
Sonoma County Transportation Authority includes a city councilman
from each of the eight cities and three county supervisors. They are to
"develop, adopt, monitor compliance with and annually update a
county congestion management program ".
2. CMP Elements
Traffic LADS Standards
- Applicable to highways and principal arterials in a system to be
identified by the CMP agency.
- Level of service must be measured by Circular 212 or the Highway
Capacity Manual for each segment or intersection on the CMP system.
- In no case shall the standards established be below LOS E or the
current level, whichever is lower.
Transit Service Standards
- Standards for service frequency, routing, coordination of service by
separate operators
Trip Reduction and Travel Demand
- Similar to TSM (carpools, vanpools, bicycles, park -and -ride lots
etc.). Requires adoption of trip reduction and travel demand
ordinance.
Strategies to manage travel demand (jobs /housing balance, parking)
I.
Land Use Impact .Analysis
- .Assess impact of land use decisions on regionwide transportation
system
- Estimate of costs associated with mitigating impacts
- Uniform transportation and traffic computer model and data base to
determine the quantitative impacts of traffic generated by new
development on the regional transportation system.
Capital Improvement Program
- Seven year program to maintain or improve LOS and transit
standards and to mitigate transportation impacts.
- Projects must conform to transportation- related air quality
mitigation measures.
- Projects will feed RTIP and STIP processes.
C. Deadline
June 1991 submittal of completed CMP to MTC
2.
CMP Tasks
1. Designate CMP Agency
Task Completed
Select roadways to be included in CMP System
03.-, Select Transit Systems to be included in CMP System
4. Determine Method for Evaluating LOS for Principle Arterial System
5. Establish Transit Service Standards
6. Develop Transportation Model
- Collect land use data for baseline and projected year
- Collect transit data and traffic volumes for baseline and
projected year
- Callibrate model
- Run Model
7. Develop Program to Analyze the Impacts of Land Use Decisions on
Transportation Systems
8. Prepare Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Element
9. Prepare Capital Improvement Program
10. Establish Monitoring Program for CMP
11. CEQA Review for CMP
12. Prepare Final CMP Document