1991/05/28 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
May 28, 1991
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m, in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor
Eck presiding.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately
7:07 p.m, and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening
at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the mobile home rent control litiga-
tion matter and several personnel matters. He said no action
was taken and there was nothing to report at this time.
ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Reilly,
Spiro and Mayor Eck
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Manager
Leivo, City Engineer Brust and Comnmity Resource Specialist
Vander Vennet.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and abstained by Councilman Hollingsworth (absent at
Nay 14th meeting), the minutes of May 14, 1991 were
approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills
presented per the attached list in the amount of
$705,207.13 were approved. CDA bills presented per the
attached list in the amunt of $49,409.58 were approved.
Non- agendaed Nayor Eck queried if any Councilmember had any non- agendaed
Matters items to add to the agenda.
Mayor Eck said he would like to discuss a couple items related
to the budget, specifically regarding the Sunshine Bus and
another minor miscellaneous item.
City Manager Netter said he had two items to add under City
Manager's report as well as a CDA item received today from
Burbank Housing Corp.
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Chschedaled Public Mayor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown
Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may
do so at this time. In most cases under legislation of the
new Brown Act, the Council cannot handle an item without
agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are
provided at the entrance of the Chamber and unscheduled public
appearances are requested to fill out the cards and present to
recording clerk after speaking.
Joann Feldman Joann Feldman, Professor at Sonoma State University, M.isic
Dept. and Member of the Santa Rosa Symphony Board of
Directors, said she understood the future of the Rohnert Park
Symphony is somewhat uncertain and encouraged the Council to
do all it can to continue to fund this orchestra. It has had
a twonderful first season, has a first class conductor and is a
first class act for Rohnert Park. As a University faculty
member, she said she could see the importance of this symphony
as a cultural resource as well as the value of havinc more
than one symphony in the Sonoma County area.
Mayor Eck said the Council has not indicated any indication
to drop the Symphony from funding and announced support
of the Symphony for another full season at the previous
Council meeting.
Gardner Rust Gardner Rust, Professor at Sonoma State University, said he
also supported the orchestra because of its quality and value
to the University.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Eck queried if anyone had any questions regarding the
matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the
City Manager's Council Meeting Memo.
Councilman Reilly said he would like to discuss Resolution No.
91 -105 and requested removal of same from the Consent
Calendar. Council concurred.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting
of the agenda.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER
91 -99 TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, SPORTS CENTER RECEPTION AREA
REMODEL, PROJECT NO. 1990 -15
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, LEFT TURN LANES,
91 -100 COMvERCE /SNYDER, PROJECT NO. 1990 -13
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, COPELAND CREEK BIKE
91 -101 PATH, PROJECT NO. 1990 -16
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
91 -102 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM OCEANIS (for Parcels A-C, Spreckels
Place, No. 7)
Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR
91 -103 CERTAIN PART -TINE RECREATION POSTITIONS
Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUS'INENTS FOR CERTAIN PART -
91 -104 TINE RECREATION POSITIONS
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, except for the
removal of Resolution No. 91 -105, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved.
Senate Bill 581 Councilman Reilly referenced resolution for consideration in
support of SB581, a Workers Compensation reform bill which
tightens eligibility standards for stress claims and
integrates vocational rehabilitation benefits with permanent
disability benefits and said he would vote against it because
he did not approve of combining other programs with disability
benefits. He said it is tough enough for those on disability
not to have a full income let alone deal with the
complications SB581 offers.
A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, to adopt the resolution in support of
Senate Bill 581, and failed by the following vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmembers Hollingsworth and Spiro
NOES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Reilly and Mayor Eck
ABSENT: (0) None
Council agreed to cancel the resolution number 91 -105 that was
assigned to this resolution for consideration and use said
number for the next resolution to be adopted by Council.
Scheduled Public Appearances:
Rohnert Park Symphony Terrie Baune, P. O. Box 856, Occidental, Ca., expressed
appreciation to the Council for supporting Rohnert Park
Terrie Baune Symphony through its first year of operation.
Ray Broggini Ray Broggini, 10400 Highway #128, said he is a violinist in
the Rohnert Park Symphony and expressed appreciation to
Council for helping in a successful first year. He
distributed copies to Council of letter signed by other
Symphony Members and read contents therein (copy attached to
original set of these minutes) expressing gratitude for
Conductor Karla Lemon and asking Council for its continued
support in the development process of the fine orchestra.
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Beth Snellings Beth Snellings, 2215 Grant Street #3, Berkeley, Ca., read
statement of support (copy attached to original set of these
minutes) for the Rohnert Park Symphony and said she was proud
to be directly involved with it. She said there are many
complex issues to be resolved and a fund raising mechanism
needs to be developed. Individuals from the business sector
should be invited to participate. These thinqs will take time
but would help protect the City's investment in the Symphony.
Terrie Baune Terrie Baune distributed to Council copies of the Symphony's
proposal for a task force for resident company development and
shared the contents therein (copy attached to original set of
these minutes).
Mayor Eck confirmed the Council Committee has been considering
some of these issues regarding the Symphony, that the budget
is currently being_ negotiated through staff and that Council
will begin its review of the budget in two or three weeks.
Mayor Eck briefly mentioned budget constraints and policy
regarding the entire budget and thanked Symphony members for
the presentation.
Conmission/Carmittee City Manager Netter explained that time has been allotted on
Appointments: tonight's agenda for consideration of Councilman Hopkin's
appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission since Roger
Parks & Recreation Kreischer was appointed Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Commission Emeritus. Copies were provided to Council of Fact Sheet from
Armando F. Flores regarding his interest in this appointment.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to
nominate Armando F. Flores for appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Interim Housing Task City Manager Netter explained that copies were provided to
Force Committee Council of Fact Sheets of individuals interested in beinq
appointed to the Interim Housing Task Force Committee. Time
has been allotted on tonight's agenda for consideration of
Councilman Hollingsworth's appointment to this committee.
A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to nominate
George Horwedel for appointment to the Interim Housing Task
Force Committee.
Lhiversity Athletic Mayor Eck referenced copies provided to Council of letter
Association, SSU dated May 18, 1991 from Pastor Charles T. Paulson, Board
Member of the Sonoma State Lhiveristy Athletic Association
(UAA) requesting financial contribution. City Manager Netter
explained that Pastor Paulson was out of town and unable to
attend tonight's Council meeting. Mayor Eck said this
letter request would be considered during the upcoming
budget reviews.
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Mmicipal bbtorcycle City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
Officers of Calif. letter dated Nhy 15, 1991 from Municipal Nbtorcycle Officers
of California requesting waiver of park fees for the use of
the Rohnert Park Stadium on October 4th, 1991. This
organization is holding a charity softball game hosting the
King and His Court and the theme of the game is "Keep Kids in
Sports and not in Courts ". Mr. Netter said the City has been
more strict on its policy regarding waiving of fees,
especially for organizations not residing in the City and
noted that the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
does not use motorcycles and said, therefore, staff recommends
not to dive the fee. Council concurred.
4655 Willis Avenue City Nbnager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
Application for letter dated Niay 1, 1991 from Tom Roberts regarding a formal
water connection application for a water connection outside the city limits at
4655 Willis Avenue. Mr. Roberts is asking for water service
for residential domestic use to replace the current service
from an existing private well on that site because of a
proposed new Unocal Service Station being built on the east
side of Willis Avenue (abandoned). M'. Netter said this item
was continued from the previous Council meeting because of
unsuccessful attempts to reach Mr. Roberts prior to the
meeting to enable his attendance. Staff does not feel that
the Unocal service station poses any hazard to the ground
hater because of the latest technology that will be used in
its construction. The City has received many requests for
outside water connections over the years of which all have
been denied. Staff recommends this policy be kept intact.
Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, Santa Rosa, Ca., referenced
his above - mentioned formal request for water connection to
4655 Willis Avenue and tonight's staff report recommending
denial because of all the safety stipulations required in the
construction of a service station. He said all the
requirements will not stop spillage and contamination of
groundwater. He referred to recent warning published in the
Press Democrat regarding gasoline products and pursuant to
Proposition 65 requirements for posting clear and reasonable
warnings. Mr. Roberts said he had no objection to the
construction of the service station, but his well is close to
the proposed station and he is concerned about his family's
welfare in connection with water contamination possibilities.
Discussion followed during which it was acknowledged that
Proposition 65 is a universal warning; with new service
station construction technology and requirements, the
applicant is anticipating a problem that will probably not
develop. Mr. Roberts said he did not feel he could adequately
monitor his well.
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A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, that this water connection application
should be considered a special case, that it should be allowed
at Mr. Roberts' expense, and that it be metered.
Discussion followed during which City Engineer Brust said
there are no outside water uses at this time and this would be
the first variation in the City's policy. If Council allows
this connection, many requests for other various special cases
will follow for Council's consideration. City Manager Netter -
indicated that Unocal is not even close to being completed as
a building permit has not even been obtained and it would be
months before the station is even a threat. Councilman
Hollingsworth said it would be adviseable for Council to wait
on action regarding this matter until City Engineer provides a
more detailed report for Council's review showing the
distances between the well and Unocal, etc.
Councilman Hopkins withdrew his motion and recommended
directing staff to prepare a report regarding such outside
water connection policies.
Mayor Eck said there are worse situations like previously
described chemical problems at Cannon Manor. He said
establishing a policy for outside water connections would be
necessary to avoid complications and directed staff to prepare
a report as recommended above. Council agreed.
Councilmember Spiro said withdrew her second to the motion.
Further discussion followed during which suggestion was made
to require Unocal to monitor property perimeter.
Commmity Outreach Nikki Arana, P. O. Box 1036, Chairperson of the Com mity
for Youth & Families Outreach for Youth and Families (COYF) Committee referenced
copies provided to Council of her report dated May 23, 1991
regarding COYF Sunrzry of Committee Work and said she was
available to respond to Council questions regarding same.
Discussion followed during which Council Committee m m_hPr
Spiro complimented thoroughness of COYF summary and said
Council has the opportunity at this time to ask questions or
advise if further representation on this Committee is desired.
City Manager Netter explained that this item was carried over
from a previous Council meeting wherein Council requested a
summary and update on the Community Outreach for Youth and
Families program. He said staff has been meeting with
Chairperson Nikki Arana and Community Resourse Specialist
Kathy Vander Vennet to set general direction, develop more of
a structure including establishment of by -laws and procedures,
as well as clarify the purpose of the Committee. There has
been many accomplishments over the past few months and, from
staff's point of view, direction of this Committee is being
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fine tuned. The Council liaison members will keep the full
Council informed as progress is made on the structure and
program development continues.
Discussion followed during which confirmation was given by
Mayor Eck that previous concerns have been taken care of in
regard to this Committee short circuiting or by- passing
Council approval on relevant matters. Committee Nbmber Spiro
acknowledged that the proposed structure of COYF is comparable
to the Sister Cities and Healthy Cities guidelines and
confirmed City Manager Netter's clarification that this
Committee is not seeking funding but making efforts as a
comni.ttee with a structure.
COYF Chairperson Arana said the makeup of the Committee is to
come from the con n,inity and all suggestions from Council will
be welcomed. She said the City has done far more than she
ever envisioned through providing the Resource Specialist as
well as space provided at the Codding Center. She responded
to Council inquiry that organizations are advised that
COYF is not in the business of funding or fund raising,
that each must have their own funding resources and provide
required insurance.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
91 -105 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING FORM AGREENEN'T FOR USE OF SPACE AT
CODDING CENTER /YOUTH CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME
City Manager Netter explained the resolution as outlined in
the Council Meeting Memo for tonight's agenda items and
responded to various Council questions regarding same.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council-
member Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 91 -105 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Abatement /Action of City Attorney Flitner said the matter regarding abatements
Properties showing and /or actions taken on properties showing disrapair was
disrepair: continued from the previous Council meeting wherein Council
requested him to check on possibilities for group basis
1) City Attny Report procedures (especially those properties with same ownership).
Due to the demands of the rent control litigation and other
more pressing matters, W. Flitner said he has not been able
to review this matter and requested a thirty day extension of
time to prepare the report. He said this request would not
prohibit Council from proceeding on an individual basis under
the Lhiform Building Code requirements.
Mayor Eck said the City Attorney should have at least the
additional thirty days to prepare the referenced report and
said Council would proceed with the property abatements on an
individual basis. Council concurred.
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2) 7608 Blair Ave. City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from Director of Public Works Brust
regarding abatement of 7608 Blair Avenue with attached letter
from Realty World dated May 13, 1991 requesting an extension
Of time to June 14, 1991 due to anticipated escrow closing
at that time on sale of referenced property. Mr. Netter
confirmed that the original deadline for abatement proceedings
was May 31st and no further work has occurred on the property
to date. Discussion followed.
City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that
sufficient notice has been given regarding this property to
proceed with abatement at the end of this Nbnth.
City Engineer Brust reviewed abatement procedures and said the
next step would be to record the notice at the County
Recorder's Office, that with Council's authorization a
contractor would be hired and work on repairs could begin two
weeks from the original May 31st deadline.
A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, authorizing
City Engineer to proceed with abatement proceedings on
7608 Blair Avenue.
3) 7711 Blair Ave. City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from City Engineer Brust regarding
disrepair of property and building at 7711 Blair Avenue
advising that said property is habitable but in need of
specific repairs as listed in City Engineer's previous memo
dated May 1, 1991. Copies were also provided to Council of
letter dated May 20, 1991 from John D. Milliken of Realty
World advising that he is lease optioning the referenced
property and will begin work on the needed repairs within 10
days of June 15, 1991 which is the expected acquisition date.
Mayor Eck responded to inquiry from the audience that
abatement proceedings would begin on this property 10 days
after the June 15th acquisition date if the new owner does not
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an orderly procedure in order not to incur legal problems.
4) 7512 Blair Ave. City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from City Engineer Brust regarding
disrepair of property at 7512 Blair Avenue. He said, as
advised at the previous Council meeting, that Mike Migridge of
Burbank Properties is the representative of the new owner Carl
Ruppenthal and that no additional work has been done on the
property to date.
City Engineer Brust said the owner's representative obtained a
building permit to repair the roof on May 20, 1991 and has
talked to him regarding the type of material which, if
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approved, the roof repairs could begin in a day or two.
Mir. Brust said the property has been mowed and its appearance
is a little more presentable.
Discussion followed during which Council reviewed the logic of
initiating abatement proceedings which would be stopped if
property repair work proceeds. City Engineer Brust confirmed
there has been no public hearings to date on 7512 Blair Avenue
or 7711 Blair Avenue. City Attorney Flitner responded to
Council inquiry that a notice of ten days is necessary for
public hearings and, therefore, public hearings on these
property abatements could be scheduled at the next Council
meeting. Council directed staff to proceed with public
hearings on abatement of these two properties to be scheduled
at the next Council meeting.
Janice Piehoff Janice Piehoff, 7560 Blair Avenue, spoke from the audience and
said the roof has been off the building at 7512 Blair Avenue
for six months and asked if there will be an end line time
limit for the owners to bring the buildings up to code.
Mayor Eck responded that there is a trade off between patience
and making sure such procedures are completed properly. City
Engineer Brust confirmed that staff will start abatement
procedures and notice both properties (7512 Blair Avenue and
7711 Blair Avenue) as directed by Council.
5) 359 Bonnie Ave. City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from City Engineer Brust regarding
need of fence repair at 359 Bonnie Avenue. Arrangements have
been made between the owners of this property and the
neighboring property at 355 Bonnie Avenue to share the cost of
the fence repair. Staff recommends no further action at this
time concerning this property.
RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:15 p.m.
REOONVEN'E Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
8:24 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Parks and Recreation City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
Catission matters: metro dated May 22, 1991 from Recreation Director Pekkain which
outlines observations of the model boat races held on Roberts
1) Power Boats on Lake on Sunday, May 19th. The memo also provides Parks and
Roberts Lake Recreation Commission's recommendation of forming a committee
to discuss possible solutions to co- existence of boating and
fishing on the lake. The committee is scheduled to meet on
June 10th and will report recommended policies to the Parks
and Recreation Commission at its meeting of June 17th,
afterwhich said policy recommendations will be presented to
Council at its meeting of June 25th.
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2 & 3) Sports Center City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from Recreation Director Pekkain
regarding two items related to the Sports Center reviewed at
the last Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Both items
involved the future expansion of the Sports Center and were,
therefore, combined. The first item dealt with the petition
for expanding existing racquetball courts and the second item
involved expansion of the Sports Center. A subcommittee was
formed and will meet with staff to review expansion priorities
for the Sports Center on June 10th, 1991.
Mayor Eck said the Parks and Recreation Commission has several
other major projects in the works and, as requested at
previous Council meetings, Council is interested in seeing
how the Commission is interfacing all the proposals. City
Manager Netter responded that he would clarify Council's
direction and notify Recreation Director Pekkain accordingly.
4) Security Guards City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
memo dated May 23, 1991 from Recreation Director Pekkain
regarding Parks and Recreation Commission policy addition
recommendation for Community Center and Recreation Facility
security guards for functions involving 200 persons or more
serving alcohol. He said this could alleviate some problems
that have been encountered.
Discussion followed during which acknowledgment was given that
security guard rates average $12 to $15 per hour. Council
concluded that existing rental agreements should not be
changed or affected and that the proposed revised policy
should apply only to new contracts.
A motion was made by Councilman. Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, directing staff
to prepare recommendations for Council's review and
consideration regarding recreation facility policy changes to
include security guards as recomwnded by staff.
Wilfred Ave.Intrchg City Manager Netter referenced map on display and City
Area Assess.Dlst.— Engineer Btt_l_St. czAir3 r -n„7cc ..,ore 4.J...J i_
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Proposed Willis Ave. lutions for consideration regarding Wilfred Avenue Interchange
Assessment District Area Assessment District, Project No. 1987 -10 in which an
amended assessment district is being formed on Wilfred Avenue
to include a stub road between Wilfred Avenue and Dowdell
Avenue. He said copies were also provided to Council of his
letter dated April 23, 1991 to Wilson, Morton, Assaf &
WElliogot regarding breakdown of payments and funding for the
Willis Avenue Relocation and abandonment at Wilfred Avenue.
City Engineer Brust responded to various Council questions
which included confirming the necessity of this amended
assessment district whether or not the proposed Unocal Service
Station is developed because of the abandonment of the
referenced portion of Willis Avenue. Mr. Brust reviewed
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funding procedures between the existing assessment district
and proposed future assessment district upon completion of
same and confirmed that the proposed future annexation is in
conformance with the General Plan. Confirmation was given
that property owners located in this area would not be charged
any tax until the actual annexation takes place and that the
assessment district is contigent on the annexation and visa
versa. City Manager Netter said the referenced road
improvements are in the city limits and, therefore, not part
of the future annexation.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF IN'T'ENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND NMIFICATIONS,
91 -106 WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSNENT DISTRICT, PROJECT
NO. 1987 -10
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CREATING'A REVOLVING FUND, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
91 -107 WILLIS AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
Nos. 91 -106 and 91 -107 were waived and said resolutions
were adopted.
Mayor Eck advised this was not a public hearing but said he
would consent to limited comments from the public regarding
this matter at this time.
Tan Roberts Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, Santa Rosa, Ca., referenced
his property at 4655 Willis Avenue and questioned fairness of
the City's purchase arrangements for contiguous property. He
said he did not dispute the City's desire to allign
Willis Avenue but consideration has not been given to
what he has had to give up. He said the only thing
he is asking is that the City be reasonable and fair. Mr.
Roberts said he felt the City was creating a debt situation
for property owners like himself where they will have to sell
their properties to get out of debt. Mr. Roberts also
expressed concern regarding the Willis Avenue road maintenance
during construction.
Discussion followed during which Council and staff responded
to Mr. Roberts' concerns confirming that the assessment
district has not yet been created but, if the City does annex
his land, it would be fair to say that his land value would
increase substantially offsetting the costs associated with
bringing improvements up to City standards.
Peter Oakes Peter Oakes, 80 Wilfred Avenue, referenced map on display
pointing out the location of his property and asked if it was
included in the proposed annexation. Mayor Eck responded yes.
City Manager Netter said tonight's Council action is just
amending original assessment district to include the stub road
between Redwood Drive and Dowdell Avenue. Mr. Oakes asked if
there is an anticipated date whereby Santa Rosa will be able
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to handle the needed sewer capacity to which City Engineer
Brust responded that 1995 is the proposed target date and
confirmed Mayor Eck's statement that Santa Rosa has not yet
settled on any plan.
Linda Grenz Linda Grenz, 4651 Willis Avenue, said her property was next to
Mr. Roberts and asked about anticipated timing of the
referenced assessment district proposals to which Mayor Eck
responded that, when this matter is actually considered; all
property owners will be noticed and there will be public
hearings scheduled.
Cable TV Coundttee Mayor Eck referenced copies provided to Council of memo dated
Report: May 22, 1991 from City Manager Netter regarding Cable
1) Wireless Cable TV Committee Report on Wireless Cable TV and shared the contents
therein concluding that the expense prohibits further pursuit.
He said if a private enterprise wanted to come to Rohnert Park
and set up a wireless cable system, it could do so.
2) Broadcasting of mayor Eck referenced copies provided to Council of memo dated
City Council Mtgs, May 22, 1991 from City Manager Netter regarding Cable
PEG Access, etc. Committee Report on Broadcasting of City Council Meetings, PEG
Access, and related issues and shared contents therein which
culminated in Cable TV Committee recommendations as follows:
1) that the City exercise provisions in the MutiVision
Franchise Agreement and obtain high quality portable
equipment from Mi.iltiVision sufficient to videotape and
broadcast City Council meetings as well as programs at
locations other than City Hall;
2) that the City amend its Franchise Agreement to eliminate
Public Access and to develop procedures for active
Educational and Governmental Access; and
3) that the City undertake an Educational and Governmental
Access program.
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✓iJ�..UJ51VL1 followed during which mayor Eck and City manager
Netter responded to various Council questions regarding costs
of the proposed equipment and Franchise Agreement
stipulations, the need to develop policies and create a board
in regard to taking a more active role in promoting
educational programing with the necessary precautions, the
need for a review mechanism as well as City Attorney's review
of drafts and amended agreements prior to any approvals.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, directing
staff to proceed as necessary with above recommendations of
Cable TV Committee.
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So. Co. Trans. Authority- Director of Public Works Brust confirmed he attended recent
Greeting of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)
on May 4, 1991 and said copies were provided to Council of
various items resulting from said meeting which included
letter dated May 9, 1991 from Brian Sobel of SCTA requesting
City position on Authority funding with attached survey form
and request for response by May 29, 1991 to enable tabulation
of results for the June 3rd SCTA meeting for the following
four projects: -EIR for CNP
- 1991 -92 CNP update
- Trans.Authority Staffing
- Highway 101 Corridor Committee
Mr. Brust referenced copies provided to Council and said the
City has already taken care of the EIR for the Congestion
Management Program (CNP) via Resolution Nos. 91 -16 and
91 -17 and the Transportation Authority staffing has been
approved by the City Council via letters dated April 12 and
April 24, 1991 conditional upon appropriate time as stated in
these letters. Council still needs to give attention to
authorizing the 1991 -92 CNP of which staff has recomnended
$50,000 be set aside for Rohnert Park's share of the 2105
funding for SCTA approved expenditures as outlined in
referenced copies provided to Council of Mr. Brust's memo
dated May 9, 1991 in which the four items equal $24,662. The
Highway 101 Corridor Committee was authorized by Resolution
No. 91 -58 (copies provided to Council). Mr. Brust also
referenced copies provided to Council of Resolution No. 91 -59
authorizing the purchase of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
right of way which was conditioned upon Rohnert Park
maintaining control over that portion of the right of way
within its city limits. The City's share of this purchase is
$153,750 added to the above - referenced amount of $24,662
bringing the total City comnittment to $178,412.
Mr. Brust reviewed the SCTA chart regarding Impact of Funding
Formulas Per Entity attached to the above- referenced letter
from Brian Sobel and, referencing the other attachment to this
same letter, said the second blank of the SCTA survey needs to
be filled in regarding 1991 -92 CNP. Mr. Brust said staff
recommends approval as outlined and responded to various
questions from Council regarding 2105 funds such as
reimbursement portions to the City and constraints on use of
the funds.
A motion was made by Councilman HollingsAurth, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to authorize
1991 -92 CMP as recommended by staff.
City Engineer Brust said the last item needing Council's
attention, as explained in his above - referenced memo dated May
9, 1991, was to fill in the SCTA form entitled "Survey of
Status Regarding Authority Member Position on Authority
Projects and Funding" responding to which projects your entity
will provide funding assistance in 1991 -91, how should these
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projects be funded, and which funding formula is preferred.
W. Brust said staff recommends the first scenario regarding
funding of the projects in which all members contribute based
on projects and annual budget established by SCTA using one
distribution formula. W. Brust said staff recommnds Alt. 5
as the preferred funding formula which is by 50%
population /50% mileage. Mr. Brust responded to various
Council questions afterwhich Council concurred by general
concensus to staff recommendations.
Santa Rosa City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of
Subregional City of Santa Rosa Subregional Wastewater System FY 1991 -92
Wastewater System Premlimi,nary Budget with staff cover sheet regarding Impacts
on Rohnert Park (copy attached to original set of these
minutes of staff cover sheet only).
City Engineer Brust shared contents therein of the referenced
report and responded to various Council questions. He
confirmed that a five year projection plan does not exist and
that one of the big issues involved the need to establish such
a long term project due to major costs of which Rohnert Park's
part is approximately 20 %. Mr. Brust said this budget does
include the pipeline for SSU that wi l l be paid for up front
with pay backs.
City Manager Netter said sewer, and possibly water rates,
would have to be increased this year and referenced the Water
& Sewer Rate Study that was completed by Arthur Young &
Company in May of 1988. He said staff recommends an update of
this report based on the additional substantial increase in
costs from the Santa Rosa Subregional System. City Manager
Netter said staff will do an in -house review to establish a
rate in the upcoming budget which will include Santa Rosa's
five year projection. Council previously indicated the desire
to make sure citizens are paying for cost of services in the
water and sewer area. Staff recommends that a rate increase
be implemented as soon as possible to assist in the offset of
the costs of both the Subregional increases as well as local
cost increases. A proposed increase for sewer to offset the
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would range between a 25% to 38% increase. Staff is currently
in the process of discussing this updated report with Arthur
Young & Company and other consultants who may be interested in
providing this service. Council concurred to direct staff
to prepare a proposal for Council's review as recommended by
staff.
Seed Farm Drive City Manager Netter referenced map on display and said copies
Inpr-ovenmts were provided to Council of letter dated May 17, 1991 from
Director of Public Works Brust to the Corporate Officers of
State Farm Insurance regarding Seed Farm Drive Project No.
1986 -25 outlining the detailed status of Seed Farm Drive
extension and how it effects the State Farm Insurance
properties.
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City Engineer Brust reviewed contents of above - referenced
letter and responded to Council questions regarding same.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to proceed with
State Farm Drive improvements as recommended.
Discussion followed during which Council reviewed
considerations of having an economical study to establish cost
effectiveness of locating the proposed trash handling area
near the City Corporation Yard or elsewhere such as the west
side of the freeway and where residents could also dump
materials. City Engineer B—L st responded that the original
intent was to be open to residents but further consideration,
due to various complications, concluded that it was important
not to be open to the public. City Manager Netter said the
only exception to this was during annual cleanup week when
residents are encouraged to participate. Staff agreed to keep
the trash handling portion of the project separate or at least
itemized separately.
Comnmications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
City Manager's Report:City Manager Netter said the 1991 -92 proposed budget would be
1) 1991 -92 completed for review at the next Council meeting on June 11
Proposed Budget and that work sessions for same could then be designated.
2) 3rd Anrnual City City Manager Netter shared contents of copies provided to
Picnic Council of memo dated April 22, 1991 from Sgt. Frazer of
Public Safety Department requesting funding for the 3rd annual
City picnic.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved,
authorizing funding for 3rd annual City picnic as requested.
3) So.Co.Gang Task City Manager Netter said copies were provided for Council's
Force strategies information of memo dated May 13, 1991 from Public Safety
School Resources Officer Larry Jones regarding attached
resolution approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
in recognition of Sonoma County Gang Task Force findings,
strategies and recommendations.
4) may 1991 City Manager Netter said everyone should have received the May
Newsletter 1991 Newsletter: A Special Tobacco Free Issue.
5) Hazardous Waste City Manager Netter said an additional insert was included
Clean Up Day with the above- referenced Newsletter regarding Hazardous Waste
Clean Up Day at the Stadium parking lot on June 8th, 1991 from
9:00 a.m, to 1:00 p.m.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (16) May 28, 1991
6) 1991 Annual Report City Manager Netter said he has comninicated with Reba Roberts
who needs to proceed in the prepartation of the 1991 Annual
Report and, due to the time element, staff recommends approval
of this portion of the budget prior to budget reviews. He
said staff also recommends consideration be given to a scaled
down version of the Annual Report from the previous $20,000 to
$12,000 or $15,000 because of budget constraints.
Discussion followed during which Council agreed that the cost
of the Annual Report preparation should be fixed, but that
scaling down on this one item would not affect the over -all
result of the budget and would, therefore, be unnecessary. In
response to City Manager's inquiry regarding themes for the
Annual Report, Council agreed this matter should be placed on
the next Council agenda for further review and discussion.
A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, authorizing
an amount not to exceed $20,000 for preparation of the
1991 Annual Report.
7) Cotati- R.P.Chified City Manager Netter said consideration should be given to a
School Dist. welcoming presentation to Walter Buster, the new
Superintendent of Cotati - Rohnert Park Uhified School District.
Council concurred it would be a good idea to do so in
connection with the annual Joint Session with the School Board
and directed staff to set up said meeting after July.
8) Audit Management City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council
Letter Response of staff report dated April 22, 1991 regarding Response
to Audit Management Letter dated October 31, 1990 from
Deloitte & Touche.
9) City Ngr's Meeting City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
letter dated May 17, 1991 from Charles R. Cate, Town
Acbii.nistrator /Town of Fairfax regarding Marin and Napa County
City Managers recent meeting to discuss Bay Vision 2020 report
and reviewed details of said meeting in vAiich both support
and opposition was represented. Mr. Netter said discus-
sion incurred regarriinn
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region and mentioned a follow -up meeting with Marin in
July or August.
He said he attended a meeting last Friday at Bev Hansen's
office with Richard Sybert regarding growth management and
regional government. He said that the Governor's office does
not necessarily agree with all provisions of Bay Vision 2020
and has formed a Governor's Inter- Agency Council on Growth
Management to formulate reconmendations to the Governor by
year end. A questionnaire was distributed and City Council is
encouraged to complete said questionnaire and return it to W.
Sybert's office.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (17) May 28, 1991
10) Mayors & Council City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of
Mm bers Executive notice from League of California Cities regarding Mayors
Forum and Council Members Executive Forum in Monterey, Ca. from
July 10 -12, 1991. Council concurred to direct staff to
proceed with reservations for the full Council to attend the
Executive Forum.
City Attorney's Report:City Attorney Flitner said he would provide the previously
requested report in approximately thirty days on the ability
to serve several abatements at the same time, as approved by
Council earlier tonight.
utters from Council: Mayor Eck said he accepted recent invitation to attend the
1) Calif.Garden Club 60th California Garden Club convention on Nay 19th where he
Cowendation received a Commendation Certificate presented to the City for
excellence in landscape architecture design.
2) Price Club Mayor Eck said the Price Club ground breaking is scheduled on
Gra.md eaking site at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5th, 1991.
3) Natl Triple Cram City Manager Netter said the National Triple Crown Softball
Softball Tournament Tournament utilizing five fields in Rohnert Park is scheduled
for June 1st and 2nd, 1991. He said this tournament involves
only minimal assistance from the Parks and Recreation
Department, but players will be staying at the Good Nite Inn
which will bring in City revenue from TOT tax and other
expenditures withing the City.
4) Housing Task Force Council Member Spiro said she toured the innovative housing
project last week and recommended, when the house in "M"
Section is complete, that City Council tour the facility. She
was impressed with the concept and Innovative Housing program.
5) Veteran Housing Councilman Hopkins said most of the Council would be attending
the Veteran's Memorial Day Service on May 27th which brought
to his mind that the veterans of Rohnert Park are without
homes. He said with the City's efforts to take care of
seniors and young people, it might be time to work on finding
a place for veterans to call their own. He recommended
further pursuit on this matter.
6) Sunshine Bus Mayor Eck said conditions of the Seniors' Sunshine Bus need to
be reviewed to determine if repairs are advisable or if a new
bus should be budgeted.
Lhscheduled Public Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time.
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We, the musician members of the Rohnert Park Symphony, wish to
express our sincere gratitude to Karla Lemon, our esteemed
conductor, at the close of our first official season. She has
been and we trust will continue to be a wonderful and uniquely
qualified influence upon all of us as orchestra performers in
this city. We believe her to be one of the most talented and
respectable conductors under whom we have worked in the Bay Area
and for that matter, in many other areas of the United States.
It is our desire that the official leaders of Rohnert Park and the
supporters of the arts in this city, county and the Bay Area at
large be made aware of our orchestra's professional qualities as
exemplified and molded by Karla Lemon. We have ,the highest hopes
for continued improvement of our ensemble under her leadership,
and in the continued growth and development of the Performing
Arts Center and its other resident companies.
As professional and semiprofessional musicians, we have been so
impressed with the positive spirit shown by Karla that many of us
have donated our time and abilities to the orchestra during this
start -up season. We are aware of'the growing pains inherent in a
new facility with a new orchestra and have been more than willing
to help out by giving of our talents because great music- making
is in many repects its own reward. We respectfully request our
city government to be aware of the marvelous resource available
to us all in Karla Lemon and the Rohnert Park Symphony, and we
ask for its continued support in the development process of our
fine orchestra.
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also wish t,-) con i'atulcte the City of Ronnert Park on its
successful inception of the resident-co::ipany concept. In a time
when amts cr�c.nlzaticns are being forced to conLLoete with each
other for sul•viva.l, the sharing of fiscal, adi"ciinistrative and
production resources is an idea that orchestras, theatre com-
panies and ballet companies all over the nation are beci.nning
to c : ;r_sider. ': e are proud to be involved in t:ais innovative and
practical endeavor, and we believe that as resident companies
banding together, ,%-e can achieve greater th.Lngs at lower costs
than we could if we were separate 1-.gal entities. Co- operation
and collaboration, rather than competition, are the keys to our
continued success.
Having said this, ;;e feel it J _s necessary for all c:;nc ;rned to
acknowledge that the resident- company structure creates many
cor -olex issues that :rust be resolved in a ti:r_el y fashion.....
Accounting and budgetary proc- --dures iilust be ;jade clear and concise
so that we can build up a track record of accountability.
Vie must develop a viable, ancillary fund- raising mechanism, so
that we do not remain in the position of spending more ;Honey
than we generate in earned and unearned income. 'lie must clearly
define the tasks and responsibilities of all participants in
the resident- company structure, so that our operations can flow
smoothly without misunderstandings or needless duplication of
efforts. And, most importantly, we must develop a collective and
cohesive vision of the future, taking into account both pragmatic
consid rations and idealistic goals so that ,,"e may proceed with
the confidence that we are striving to provide the com.iunity with
the top- quality productions that it deserves.
VJe believe that the development of a five -year plan or its equiv-
alent is the next step that must be taken. The resident companies
need to know what the City Council expects of us over the long
term. „e also need to know w:-iat benefits the comf :unity at large
expects to receive from our continued -oresence. The business
sector must be invited to participate in the planning process,
as it is well- documented that, when properly administered, local
cultural institutions can provide tangible benefits to their
corporate community, and vice versa. And we iilust involve our
educational institutions in this planning process in order to
provide them with the programs that they need.
We recognise that this type of planning takes time, energy and
commitment on the part of many people. However, we feel that
R�)hnert Park's investment in the Performing Arts Center :rust be
protected by initiating long-range-planning as soon as possible.
Consequently, we have prepared a brief proposal for facilitating
this process, which at this time we would like to submit for
your consideration.
PROPOSAL - TASK FORCE FOR RESIDENT COAfPANY DEVELOPMENT Pj' el)
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park has stated that it desires to
maintain and enhance its progressive status in supporting and
providing social, educational and cultural activities for the
community, and to this end has contracted with J.Karla Lemon
in her capacity as P-iusic Director of the Rohnert Park Symphony
to make good -faith efforts to reach out to community members
and their needs in promoting the symphony and the Arts Center, and
WHEREAS, the development of a long -range plan which addresses
the needs of the community and the requirements for stability
of the resident companies and the Performing Arts Center is
crucial to these goals, and
WHEREAS, the resident - company concept is an innovative and
unique structure with far - reaching implications that deserve
careful, comprehensive study of the complex issues involved, and
WHEREAS, if the resident companies are to be truly responsive
to the needs of the citizens of Rohnert Park. and Sonoma County,
community involvement in the planning process must be encouraged,
We, the members of the Rohnert Park Symphony, do hereby propose
that the Rohnert Park City Council create a Task Force for
Resident Company Development.
The purpose of the Task Force shall be to prepare a five -year
plan, or other such comprehensive document, for development of
the three Performing Arts Center resident companies, to be pre-
sented to the City Council for consideration. Such a plan shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, a ,:fission statement,
budgeting goals and strategies, educational programs, and specific
developmental goals and strategies for each of the three companies
singly and in collaboration with each other.
In doing so, the Task Force shall be requested: to assess the needs
and desires of the community at large and its various constituencies;
to consult with the Performing Arts Center staff, company directors
and participating artists to assess the requirements for survival
of the resident companies; to investigate the ways in trhich colla-
boration amongst companies should take place in the managerial,
administrative, fiscal, fund - raising and artistic arenas; to explore
ways of fully realizing the potential for community involvement tixri.th
and enhancement by the resident companies; to invite persons with
particular expertise to present or submit supplementary data pur-
suant to these areas.
(continued on p. 2)
Proposal - Task Force for Resident Company Development p. 2
The Task Force shall be comprised of: a representative of the
City Council; the City Manager or his representative; the
Director of the Performing Arts Center; a member of the Rohnert
Park Cultural Arts Corporation or the Rohnert Park Cultural
Arts Commission; a member of the PAC Endowment Fund Campaign
Committee; the Directors of the three resident companies or
their representatives, who shall serve in an advisory non-
voting capacity; a minimum of four community leaders in varying
fields, to be selected by the Council, including a representative
of the business sector, a representative of the educational
sector, a representative of the nonprofit sector, and a repre-
sentative of the homeowners' Association or other taxpayers'
group; and a chairperson, to be selected by majority vote of
all Task Force members including company directors.
The Task Force shall be
frequently for a period
July 1, 1991 and ending
as a comprehensive plan
companies is completed
said body.
requested to meet regularly and
commencing as near as possible to
December 31, 1991 or at such time
for the development of the resident
and submitted to the City Council by
May 23, 1991
SANTA ROSA SUBREGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM
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BUDGET 1991 - '92
IMPACTS ON ROHNERT PARK
0 & M
Existing
Anticipated
Debt Service
Debt Service
Total
1990 - 191
2,023,455
1,132,173
380,000
3,535,628
1991 - '92
2,792,611
1,339,955
252,000
4,384,566
Increase $
769,156
207,782
(128,000)
848,938
Increase %
38%
18.4%
(33.6 %)
24.0%
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Rohnert Park City Council Minutes
May 24, 1991
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session at Empire Waste Management
offices located at 3400 Standish Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA.
This meeting was a luncheon meeting and work session on
solid waste and garbage related matters.
Present: Councilmembers (5) Hollingsworth, Hopkins,
Reilly, Spiro, and Mayor
Eck
Absent: None (0)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter and Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Brust.
Representatives from Empire Waste Management included
Kevin Walbridge, General Manager; Bob Matteri, Assistant
General Manager; Linda Medders, Patti Summerfield, Trish
Pisenti, Bruce McIntosh, Tom Walters, and others.
The lunch commenced at approximately 12 noon.
Call to Order Mayor Eck called the meeting to order at approximately
12:30 p.m.
Bruce McIntosh was introduced from Sonoma Waste Systems,
Inc., who discussed the first two items on the agenda
which included the materials recovery facility (MRF) and
the siting of a new landfill proposal off Lakeville Hwy.
in Petaluma. Mr. McIntosh showed visual charts of the
proposed MRF facility and answered Council's questions
regarding the facility. It was noted that this facility
is proposed for the southeast corners of Wilfred Avenue
and Stony Point Road, which is in close proximity of the
the City of Rohnert Park. Mr. McIntosh mentioned that
this facility would be a totally enclosed facility and
that a use permit for said facility has been submitted
to the County of Sonoma. In referencing the landfill
siting off Lakeville Hwy. in Petaluma, Mr. McIntosh
indicated that this site was one of the sites being
considered by the County of Sonoma. He indicated this
site was technically the best suited as it receives less
rainfall and has a better soil content than other sites
being considered. His opinion is that this site is
environmentally the best site. He indicated the closure
of the central site could go as high as $20 million. He
said that this work session is being held in order to
keep the City Council informed on both these projects,
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especially with the MRF because of its close proximity
to Rohnert Park.
The City Council indicated concerns with certain impacts
such as traffic, litter, and other environmental
concerns that may impact Rohnert Park. Mr. McIntosh
stated that the process would be extensive and there
would be future meetings and public hearings to address
these impacts.
Kevin Walbridge, General Manager of Empire Waste
Management, briefly discussed Empire's program for
recycling and composting. He indicated that Santa Rosa
is currently under a pilot study for yard waste
composting. In addition, he indicated that a market
study is being done for the development of markets for
by- products of the composting, which include products
such as soil amendments and other ground coverings.
There was a general discussion in regards to pesticides
residue in the composting material, such as 2 -4 D. Mr.
Walbridge mentioned that they have done tests on the by-
products and the traces of 2 -4 D have been negligible.
The Council fielded questions in regards to the
composting program and how it would interface with the
existing garbage service. Mr. Walbridge indicated that
there would be a possibility of a future variable rate
and a change in can size from 90 gallon, 50 gallon,
and 35 gallon roll -off containers. There was general
discussion on future possibilities of variable rates and
the necessity in light of new regulations under AB 939.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:00 p.m. for
a tour of Waste Management's facility on 3400 Standish
Avenue, which included certain source separation,
recycling, and other garbage related facilities and
facility handling.
City M ager /Clerk
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Mayor