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1991/02/19 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council /Planning Commission Joint Session February 19, 1991 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a joint session with members of the City's Planning Commission at the Mountain Shadows Resort Restaurant located at 100 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park, CA, with Mayor Eck presiding. Call to Order: Mayor Eck called the joint session to order at approximately 6:50 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Holingsworth, Hopkins, Reilly, Spiro and Eck Planning Commission Members Jones, Mullins, O'Connell, Young Absent: Commissioner Hamilton Staff present: City Manager Netter, Director of Public Works Brust, Assistant to City Manager Leivo, and Planning Director Skanchy There was a brief welcome from Mayor Eck and Planning Commission Vice Chairman Jones. Mayor Eck indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern and to facilitate the best possible communication between the Planning Commission and members of the City Council. A wide ranging discussion was held on a variety of topics, including the recent EIR's and the time necessary to review said EIR's. During the discussion it was specifically pointed out that the process of the Commission and the City Council of approving EIR's is merely a certification of the EIR's and does not necessarily indicate support or disapproval of projects that may be covered by said EIR's. There was a general discussion on the status of upcoming developments which included Wal Mart, Price Club, and other commercial projects- on the west side of US 101. Discussion was held concerning the number of meetings held in 1990 of which Commissioner Mullins indicated that in a normal year they would have 24 meetings, while in 1990 36 meetings were held. He indicated his continued support for the Planning Commission being compensated for their services as they spend a considerable amount of time attending meetings and researching and reviewing information. Other matters discussed by the Councilmembers included Council /Commissioner /Staff relations, whereby Mayor Eck indicated that due to the transition period of the new City Manager, he, as Mayor, is making an extra effort to follow proper protocol with all items being funneled through the City Manager. He indicated that in the Planning Commission's 1 Rohnert Park City Council /Planning Commission Joint Session February 19, 1991 dealings with staff, direction from the Planning Director may not necessarily be just from the Planning Director and may come from the management, i.e. City Manager and other department staff. He indicated that Commissioners should be sensitive to this and if they do have a problem, they should not address their concerns publicly but should address them with the Council's Planning Commission liaison Art Hollingsworth. City Manager Netter gave a brief report on the status of the sphere of influence as approved by LAFCO. Director of Public Works Brust gave an update on water conservation throughout the city and what the Council and Commission should be looking forward to due to the recent drought with regards to landscaping requirements and other methods of water conservation. In addition, Mr. Brust summarized to date the wastewater system and disposal program that the Santa Rosa Subregional System is continuing with, which includes providing reclaimed water to the golf course and extending the wastewater lines to the freeway interchange area and to parks and other areas of the city. Another item for discussion was brought up by Mayor Eck regarding an in -house economic report of developments on the west side of US 101. He informed that he had this in mind at the last City Council meeting, but inadvertently forgot to bring it up. He indicated that he would like to see a study completed that would show revenues generated by new developments in comparison to the expenses of infrastructure necessary to accommodate those developments. He indicated he would discuss this in more detail at the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Spiro expressed her concerns regarding the recent letter from Cal Trans 'giving their response on one of the most recent EIR's. She indicated she was concerned about some of their comments relative to the cumulative impacts and whether the City would be subject to litigation if those impacts were not mitigated. There was general discussion during which Councilmember Spiro indicated she would like legal advice in regards to this matter. City Manager Netter indicated that City Attorney Flitner could answer her questions in more depth at the next City Council meeting. City Manager Netter informed the Council that he has a resolution that should be considered at tonight's meeting due to a deadline date for reimbursement of the City's hazardous materials clean -up day held in 1990. City Manager Netter indicated this item would have to be considered an emergency 2 Rohnert Park City Council /Planning Commission Joint Session February 19, 1991 item, requiring a 4 /5ths vote of the Council. Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the resolution as an emergency item, with said motion seconded by Councilman Hopkins, Resolution and unanimously approved. No. 91 -33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT APPLICATION Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, with reading of Resolution No. 91 -33 waived, said resolution was unanimously approved. Adjournment: The joint session was adjourned by Mayor Eck at approximately 8:25 p.m. , Cit Ma a er /C erk JDN:Ir 3 Mayor