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1995/10/10 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes October 10, 1995 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 6:43 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 6:00 to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters, labor negotiations and real estate negotiations as listed on the agenda attachment. City Manager and City Attorney will report on relevant items later on this agenda. No action was taken and there was nothing further to report at this time. ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Gallagher, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, and Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections to the minutes were signified as follows: Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referenced September 26 minutes, page 6, last paragraph, pertaining to the 25% spending limit, correct the end of the sentence to "she would like to know the mechanism to put this in place "; and continued paragraph at top of page 7, last sentence referencing a two hour presentation, signify this represented another separate item "regarding AARP representation when seniors signified being unhappy with inequities ". Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, with above corrections by Vice Mayor Spiro, minutes of September 26, 1995 were unanimously approved as amended. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $894,653.30 were unanimously approved. MOMENT OF SILENCE: Mayor Eck advised a moment of silence would be held at this time in memory of Roger P. Kreischer, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, Emeritus, who provided many years of service to the community and will be greatly missed. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) October 10, 1995 NON- AGENDAED MATTERS: Mayor Eck asked if Councilmembers or staff had any non- agendaed items to add to the agenda. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro signified three miscellaneous items to add under matters from Council. Councilman Flores signified an additional item to add under the Creekside Middle School annexation request item. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time. Under legislation of the Brown Act, in most cases, the Council cannot handle an item without agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the entrance of the Chamber and persons speaking under unscheduled public appearances are requested to submit completed cards to the recording clerk. Karen Schubert, 1445 Jasmine Circle -- Ms. Schubert, as a concerned parent, reviewed reasons supporting the Creekside Middle School annexation request. Reasons involved concerns related to public safety responses via existing mutual aid agreement between the county and city. Mayor Eck advised this item is scheduled later on the agenda. Nanci Spangler and Julie Wood, 7292 Calcutta Court, signified deferral of their allotted times to the next speaker. Keith Hallock, no address or speaker card submitted -- Mr. Hallock played *(1)a- an edited (not in full) tape recording of the radio Allan Stock Show aired on October 5, 1995, criticizing City management which included addressing the City Manager by the wrong name. At the conclusion of the tape, Mr. Hallock challenged the Mayor to a debate on the Allan Stock Show. The Mayor declined the debate *(2}because Mr. Hallock was in the midst of litigation with the City, otherwise he would be willing to debate btlt Mayor Eck advised he had been on the Allan Stock Show in the past and would be willing to do so again. Discussion followed. *(1) & (2) - CORRECTIONS above from 10/24/95 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Eck (deletions lined out - additions underlined). Nanci Spangler, 7292 Calcutta Court, criticized the Mayor's attitude of not caring or representing all people with equal respect. Mayor Eck responded he never said he did not care. The election is coming up in November that provides the opportunity for citizens to make changes. Lorna Blanc, Chair., Five Parks Committee, 43 Verde Circle -- Ms. Blanc shared contents of written request provided to Council requesting the City Council's direction to the Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board to consider modernizing amendments to Ordinance 494 regarding mobile home rent stabilization. ********************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Eck asked if Councilmembers had any questions regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 3) October 10, 1995 Resolution Nos: 95 -149 AWARD OF CONTRACT, COMMERCE BLVD., BIKE PATH SOUTH, PROJECT NO. 1991 -1 95 -150 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR RE- ROOFING THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 95 -151 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI -USE ROOM FLOOR RENOVATION 95 -152 AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR TOWED VEHICLES 95 -153 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MICHELE STRAWN (C /O STANLEY A. COOLIDGE, ATTORNEY) RE. ALLEGED COLLISION WITH CITY VEHICLE 95 -154 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF COTATI - ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, I.E. CROSS COMPLAINT FOR INDEMNITY AND CONTRIBUTION 95 -155 OF RESPECT FOR ROGER P. KREISCHER Ordinance for introduction: No.608 AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.08.040 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX Approval of Tentative/Final Parcel Map re. Willis Ave.relocation (In & Out Burger) Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved. Under discussion, Councilman Flores recommended the Mayor personally present the resolution of respect for Roger Kreischer, if possible, or another Councilmember. Council agreed. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Reverend Sam Tharpe of T's Academy confirmed plans for the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with request for use of building space on Burton Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, use of the Burton Avenue Recreation Center for the T's Academy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner without charge, was unanimously approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 4 ) October 10, 1995 ROHNERT PARK FIRE .SER VICES: 1. Department Staffing Plan Update - City Manager Netter referenced recent news release on this item and staff report provided to Council regarding implementation of a pilot program to enhance the level of fire services, i.e. the "Kelly Schedule" providing for two professionally staffed engines 24 hours per day, which became effective 7:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 1995. Mr. Netter reviewed contents of the staff report and responded to Council questions. Effectiveness of the program will be reviewed in six to eight months. Discussion followed. City Manager Netter responded to Council inquiry that there will be a monthly tracking to observe results of this effort and staff could furnish an earlier progress report in January. This would provide information regarding the success of the program prior to the possible March ballot measure for fire service assessments. Council expressed appreciation to Director of Public Safety Pat Rooney and the Director of the Police Officers Association for efforts involved with this proposal and complimented the Kelley Plan. 2. Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District Letter -- Danny Simpson, President of the Board of Directors, Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, reviewed the intent of the referenced letter dated September 27, 1995. The proposal was to extend an invitation to City Council Members to meet and discuss possible joint efforts that would be beneficial to both Rohnert Park and Rancho Adobe Fire. Mr. Simpson responded to Council questions. He complimented the implementation of the "Kelly Schedule" as a giant step forward with 24 hour services and definitely considered a high level of service. Discussion concluded upon Council concurrence to proceed with a preliminary meeting between newly appointed Council Committee (comprised of Councilman Flores and Councilwoman Gallagher) and two Board Members of Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, reviewed his reasons for opposing Rohnert Park involvement with Rancho Adobe Fire District pertaining to a $1 million unfunded liability. 3. Rohnert Park Peace Officers Association Letter -- Art Sweeney, President, RPPOA, referenced his letter dated October 4, 1995, expressing opposition to any kind of take -over. However, the above discussion with Mr. Simpson signified otherwise. What Mr. Simpson presented here tonight was worthy of discussion and RPPOA would invite communications between the two organizations to increase response efficiency. Discussion concluded in Council concurrence that a 2 x 2 meeting should be scheduled with Council Committee of Councilman Flores and Councilwoman Gallagher for further review of this item. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) October 10, 1995 RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:34 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:42 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. SPORTHAUS PROPOSAL & AGREEMENT (ResoL No. 95 -148) Reconsideration -- Mayor Eck shared contents of his memo on this item explaining his reasons for requesting reconsideration of the Sporthaus contract. He received additional information shortly after the last Council meeting that there may be alternative proposals the Council should at least have the option of considering. Mayor Eck proposed the following changes: 1) that the agreement be modified to include language similar to the hospital site agreement that would allow Council to review the final financial and business plan prior to the long term lease; 2) that the Council Committee and/or full Council hear presentations from other vendors for alternative proposals, i.e. "Off the Wall Soccer" in Sacramento, as well as contact the companies in Chicago and Santa Clara familiar with providing indoor soccer facilities; and 3) obtain more specifics from Sporthaus on their financial and business plans. Discussion included comparisons with development of the Wine Center; confirmation that Sporthaus has indicated a strong working relationship and willingness to provide a proposal that will meet Council's concerns regarding financial benefits and capital assets and the previous Council action signified preliminary approval to enable Sporthaus to proceed with plans; consideration of RFP's compared to having no other proposals presented for at least seven years. Attorney Martin McOmber of Sporthaus described differences in facilities and uniqueness of this one; distributed pictures to Council of the Sacramento facility; referenced additional changes to the lease terms signified in his letter of October 5, 1995; and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that the previous Council action would need to be rescinded if it desired to make above - reviewed language changes in the agreement. Discussion concluded upon motion by Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, to rescind previous action signified by Resolution No. 95 -148 and enter into re- negotiations for language revisions referenced herein for the Sporthaus lease agreement. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 6 ) October 10, 1995 Harry Jenkins, representative of Sporthaus, made a point of clarification that the other proposal mentioned above resulted from an approach by Sporthaus as part of a survey visiting various places looking at indoor facilities. He reviewed background of Sporthaus representatives related to other successful efforts. Council Committee Member Vice Mayor Linda Spiro signified she would be out of town for a couple of weeks. During her absence, Mayor Eck agreed to be the alternate on this Council Committee with Councilman Flores. SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE - Rate Increase -- City Manager Netter referenced the Santa Rosa Cost Allocation report by Deloitte & Touche distributed to Council. This item was deferred from the previous Council meeting to enable review of this study. City Manager explained this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo and responded to Council questions. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, to amend the sewage rates indicating the 5% rate increase as recommended by staff, and failed with Councilmembers Gallagher, Reilly and Mayor Eck dissenting. Resolution No. 95 -156 AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICE Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, indicating a 3% rate increase, reading of Resolution No. 95 -156 was waived and said resolution was adopted. SENIORS CONCERNED ABOUT TOMORROW (S. C.A. T.) meeting -- This item was moved forward on the agenda in consideration of representatives present at this Council meeting. City Manager Netter referenced letter dated August 30, 1995, from John Chase, Chairman of Rohnert Park Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, provided to Council for informational purposes, as several HARP officials from Sacramento were concerned about the process. City Manager Netter said the meeting went well with AARP providing input. Bob Weinmann, 5763 Dexter Circle, and John Chase, 6062 Delores, referenced above communications. They reviewed reasons for the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission to support efforts of Seniors Concerned About Tomorrow (S.C.A.T.) to expose the inequities of the American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) regarding senior issues including concerns about Medicare and Social Security. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 7 ) October 10, 1995 BUILDING /CONSTRUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (Reilly /Gallagher) -- City Manager Netter explained report provided to Council regarding Status of Inspection performed by Morton/Phillips, Inc. A comprehensive evaluation of each home inspected will be provided from Morton/Phillips at a later date. City Manager Netter further reviewed the request of Committee Member Gallagher to be present during inspections. Council concluded it would be appropriate for Council Committee Members to be present at the inspections, if invited by residents. City Manager Netter also reviewed inquiry from Councilwoman Gallagher about the choice of 28 homes for inspection and why others are not being inspected. The City Attorney previously advised Council on the statute of limitations pertaining to legalities related to identified construction deficiencies. This resulted in Council directive for the signified inspections of homes built within the last 10 years. Cindy Walsh, 4409 Glacier Court, reviewed factors related to previously expressed concerns regarding construction defects of their home. Even though the house is 11 years old, the builder worked on it 5 years ago and attempted to make corrections. City Attorney Flitner responded to Council question that there is a possibility the above explanation could affect the statutes of limitation. Discussion followed. Council concluded that upon confirmation of the above findings, recommendations on how to respond and/or notify other similar situations should be the responsibility of the Council Committee. PROPOSED RADIO TRANSMISSION TOWERS - 5900 Petaluma Hill Road (Sonoma County Use Permit File No. UP 94 -825) -- City Manager Netter referenced plans on display and letter dated September 15, 1995, from James Hummer & Associates pertaining to this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The proposed relocation for the towers is in the vicinity of Crane Canyon Road and Petaluma Hill Road. Mr. Netter introduced James Hummer who were present at the Council meeting to review further details and respond to Council questions. Mr. Hummer provided pictures to Council of similar towers in the vicinity of Willits, taken at a distance of approximately 2,000 feet. Discussion included varied Council opinions pertaining to retention of its original letter signifying opposition to the towers for visual reasons, as well as the rationale that the area is designated a scenic corridor. The representative further explained the difficulty of FCC approval and related needs to retain radio stations. Council concurred for the Mayor to write a letter responding to this item by softening the previous opposition with designated considerations on the line of a more neutral stance.. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 8 ) October 10, 1995 MOBILE HOME PARK MATTERS: 1. Certification of election of resident members to the Rohnert Park Housing Financing Authority -- City Manager Netter explained this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The City has the current responsibility of overseeing the purchase and operation of the Rancho Feliz Mobilehome Park. Staff solicited interested parties for the election of two resident representatives to be members of the Rohnert Park Housing Financing Authority. Ballots were read which resulted in the choices of Frank Longoria & David Patton. A complaint of the election process was submitted by Stan Miller, of which related factors were reviewed in a separate staff report provided to Council. City Manager Netter, Assistant City Manager Leivo and City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions. Since this was not a City or official election, any irregularities should be brought to the attention of the Rent Appeals Board. Staff is not aware of any property owners complaining about the campaign signs placed on private property, with the exception of two candidates that were also up for election. There were no complaints from residents regarding missing ballots. PUBLIC COMMENTS -- Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal communications expressing opposition or support of this item as follows: John Maxwell, 191 Zaragoza -- Oppose, due to insecurity of ballots taped on mobilehomes Stan Miller, 154 Madrigal -- Oppose, - same as above - David Patton, Rancho Feliz -- Support, as relevant notices have always been taped on mobilehomes Assistant City Manager Leivo and City Attorney Flitner responded to further Council questions. Mr. Leivo confirmed he inquired, as a matter of course, at the close of the election, if any resident had asked for ballots to which the ballot counter responded "no ". The election process was conducted by residents in the mobilehome park. Staff assisted in the effort only to the extent of overseeing procedures. City staff did not attend the event for candidates' night. Discussion included Council acknowledgment that this election signified a temporary board to necessitate creating the by -laws for the Authority to enable procedures toward finalizing the purchase of the mobilehome park. Council could designate the appointments at this time and have another election in six months for the permanent board. City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that if allegations were to be substantiated, Council always has the option of revoking something if fraud is established. Suggestion was made by Council to mail ballots for the next election instead of taping ballots to the mobile homes. Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilman Flores, including directive to hold another election in six months for construction of the permanent board, certification of resident members Frank Longoria and David Patton to the Rohnert Park Housing Financing Authority, was unanimously approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 9 ) October 10, 1995 2. Tentative petition/M.Kolm -- City Manager Netter advised this item is in the process of being satisfactorily resolved following Mr. Kolm's discussion with the Rent Appeals Board at its meeting of October 5, 1995. Councilman Reilly leaves/returns Councilman Reilly left the chamber at approximately 9:34 p.m. during the next agenda item and returned at approximately 9:37 p.m. CIRCLE DRIVE QUAD -LOT HOMEOWNERS' ASSISTANCE to repair water line leaks: City Manager Netter explained staff report dated September 29, 1995, for this item and recommendation as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. City Manager Netter and Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust responded to questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS -- Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal communications expressing concerns related to this item as follows: Dave Eynon, 7291 Circle Drive, brought attention to his comments in the previous Council meeting minutes of September 26, 1995, and signified the need to correct the reference from PCP pipe to PVC pipe. He presented samples of water supply lines from excavation of joint efforts with his neighbor for water leak repairs. Mr. Eynon compared the differing sizes of pipe and questioned whether the smaller example met codes at the time of installation. He also questioned the City Engineer's estimate compared to their actual cost of repairs to date. Bill Lechmanski, 7255 Circle Drive, described differing examples of water leaks repairs. He also questioned the City Engineer's estimate for individual homeowners, which might be in line if several properties were combined in the efforts of a contractor. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, to implement staff's recommendation for assistance to homeowners for the repair of water line leaks in private driveways for hardship loans up to $2,000 per homeowner but to increase the maximum loan payment period from 3 to 5 years, was unanimously approved. City Manager Netter advised a resolution would be prepared accordingly and placed on the next meeting agenda for Council action. CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL annexation request issue -- Communication from Superintendent requesting staff to attend School District Board meeting of October 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. -- Councilman Flores prefaced this item with review of Council's previous discussion not to consider the annexation without the lot split process. Ms. Heffron, Superintendent of Cotati - Rohnert Park School District contacted Councilman Flores confirming the scheduling of this as a discussion item on the referenced October 17th School Board agenda. Ms. Heffron signified wanting to schedule another date thereafter to review the matter with the Council School District Communications Committee. Council Committee of Vice Mayor Linda Spiro (Council authorized Councilman Flores to sit in for Vice Mayor Spiro) and Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 10 ) October 10, 1995 Councilwoman Gallagher indicated agreement to Ms. Heffron and willingness to meet at any time. -- City Manager Netter advised he has been invited to the referenced October 17th School Board meeting for this item from an historical perspective. Council agreed. EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (Represented and Non- Represented)- -City Manager Netter advised the final proposals for this item were presented to Council on Monday, October 9th, and reviewed in the closed session preceding this Council meeting. City Manager further explained the resolutions for consideration and responded to Council questions. Resolution Nos. 95 -157 RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 707 (PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) 95 -158 RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 707 (CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) 95 -159 APPROVING OUTLINE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS (NON - REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES) Mayor Eck indicated he wanted the longevity program phased out for all employees and said in two years will insist on that direction. Vice Mayor Spiro agreed. Discussion concluded upon motion by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, seconded by Councilman Flores, reading of Resolution Nos. 95 -157, 95 -158 and 95 -159 was waived and said resolutions were consecutively and separately adopted, with Councilwoman Gallagher and Councilman Reilly dissenting expressing preference for one year contracts. HOSPITAL SITE PROPOSAL -- Mayor Eck referenced draft option agreement for the Rohnert Park Wellness Center (RPWC) provided to Council by City Attorney Flitner for this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. He advised the draft agreement would be referred to the Council Committee for further review. David Walker, representing RPWC, expressed appreciation for City Attorney Flitner's assistance with the draft option agreement that works very well and is straight forward, with only a couple of minor revisions requested by RPWC. Mr. Walker referenced page 2, item 1, requesting the time period extension to be 6 months instead of 3 months, and to remove the word "processing" from last line of same paragraph. Mayor Eck responded the Council Committee could work with Mr. Walker on the revisions and this was only a draft presented for review and consideration. A public hearing on this project is scheduled for October 24, 1995. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 11 ) October 10, 1995 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LETTER REQUEST to reconsider S1W Blwl Facility Use by Community School -- This item was moved forward on the agenda in consideration of representative present at this Council meeting. City Manager Netter explained the item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. A meeting has been scheduled with the Community School representatives at 2:00 p.m. on October 17, 1995 to discuss student problems encountered over the past couple of years. In preliminary discussions with Community School representative, another location for the school is being considered with request for the City to pay a portion of the rent. City Manager Netter advised he did not know whether there was any obligation related to this and would reserve review of the request until he has had the opportunity to discuss it with the City Attorney. City Manager responded to Council questions including confirmation that the Community School has been notified over time about the student problems. Shawn Skolaski, President of Boys & Girls Club, confirmed they have also addressed this matter with the Principal of the Community School. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: ABAG Planning Grant (Mayors' & Councilmembers' Working Group) -- Mayor Eck referenced survey previously distributed to Councilmembers and reported the item would be reviewed at the next Working Group meeting in November. The information will be used in the pilot project for an over -all regional approach to issues in the Sonoma County region, i.e. Urban Limit Lines (ULL), sales tax revenues, etc. The deadline for Councilmembers to turn the questionnaires in to staff (Planning Director Skanchy) is tomorrow by 3:30 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. 1. OADS Award recommendation -- City Manager Netter referenced item 7 on communications from California Employment Development Department (EDD) regarding the selection of the City of Rohnert Park for the 1995 Public Employer of the Year Award which was recommended by Old Adobe Develoment Services (GADS) for the disabled. A representative from Rohnert Park is invited to attend the presentation/reception from 6 -9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 1995, at the Sheraton Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, California. Council concurred to send a letter of appreciation and indicate a City representative will be unable to attend. 2. Cablecasting/Videotapes of City Council meetings -- City Manager Netter referenced items 9, 10 and 11 on communications regarding resident concerns about this item and responding reports from MultiVision Cable TV and City staff. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 12 ) October 10, 1995 EXTENT) CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, to extend the Council meeting beyond the 10:00 p.m. adjournment time sufficiently to complete remaining agenda items. MATTERS FROMVFOR COUNCIL: 1. Rancho Cotate /Copeland Creek habitat restoration (Eck) -- Mayor Eck reported the high school has received a grant for this item which was put together by Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust. Mr. Brust added the location has not been fixed yet but their preference is in the flood control area. Mayor Eck signified the need to move ahead with this effort. 2. Chamber of Commerce request for two Council Members for Economic Development Committee -- Councilman Reilly advised his schedule made it necessary to decline on this invitation. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro signified her continued interest to accept the invitation to be on this Committee. She reported on the recent October 3rd, 1995, meeting and asked Councilmembers to provide her with any questions they want summarized. Councilwoman Gallagher volunteered signifying her interest to be on this Committee. Council agreed. Mayor Eck so designated. 3. Golf Course Committee meeting (Spiro /Gallagher) -- With her plans to be out of town during the end of October, Vice Mayor Spiro requested the meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, October 31, 1995, 7:00 p.m. to be Monday, November 6th, 1995. 4. City of Cotati Joint Meeting -- Council concurred to Monday, October 16th, 1995, at 7:30 a.m. for this meeting at Mountain Shadows Restaurant. 5. Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS) Training -- City Manager Netter advised this item would be scheduled on Tuesday, October 24th, 1995, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the next regular City Council meeting. 6. Wal -Mart traffic flow -- Vice Mayor Linda Spiro described traffic concerns related to people making left hand turns going into Wal -Mart. She suggested making the second lane a straight through to lessen the problem. 7. City of Redding re. local economics/development -- Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referenced communi- cations on this item and recommended review for the purpose of portions that might be incorporated for Rohnert Park. Mayor Eck recommended placing it on the next Council meeting agenda. 8. E Park Auto Event -- Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referenced communications on this item for the 1997 Vintage Ford Judging Event. She recommended 3 weeks, instead of 1 week, for the neighborhood residents to be notified to allow sufficient opportunity for any input. Council agreed. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 13 ) October 10, 1995 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.• 1. Seniors Concerned About Tomorrow (S.C.A.T.) meeting re. concerns from AARP representatives -- This item was moved forward and reviewed earlier on the agenda. 2. Shopping Cart Education Program Update -- City Manager Netter referenced staff report dated October 2, 1995 regarding the success of this program. This report was provided to Council for its information and is self - explanatory. 3. Burbank Housing/Tower Apartments Affordable Housing Award from California Chapter of American Planning Association (CCAPA) -- City Manager Netter referenced informational material provided to Council for this item. Council extended compliments to City staff, including Assistant City Manager Leivo, and the Housing Task Force, in recognition of all the extra efforts toward this accomplishment. 4. Crosswalk audio tone (noise chirp) for visually impaired -- City Manager Netter referenced staff report provided to Council on this itemyresponded to previous Council request to investigate the cost of same. Mayor Eck suggested reviewing the possibility of this item as a capital improvement in the budget. 5. Expressway Interchange Improvements - Staff meeting with Congresswoman Woolsey and Assemblywoman Mazzoni's staff - and Caltrans - October 13, 1995 -- City Manager Netter explained this item which resulted from previous letter sent by Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust requesting incorporation of ISTEA funds together with the $500,000 bond designated for the project. Caltrans said no, and this meeting will pursue the matter further. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS: 1. SCTA meeting of October 2, 1995 including Calthorpe Study /Review -- Mayor Eck reported on this item which was deferred earlier on the agenda. He referenced to SCTA meeting agenda of October 2nd provided to Council, signifying votes and approval of the Calthorpe proposal with revised scope of work and minimum 10% reserve. Mayor Eck pointed out that the voters were generally nervous about the land element and the county operations on the 101 Corridor interim program. CITY ATTORNEY'.S' REPORT.• Any items from closed session -- City Attorney Flitner advised the Sime I case (Greenbook) was turned down by the Supreme Court so he will see about collecting attorney fees. Mr. Flitner advised that it appears the Hillsboro case regarding capital improve- ments might be resolved without damages. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, for City Attorney to write a letter to the mobile home park residents on results of the Greenbook/Sime I case. Robnert Park Cite Council Minutes ( 14 ) October 10, 1995 UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES. Mayor Eck asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at this time. No one responded. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEM: Mayor Eck recommended placing Scheduled Public Appearances ahead of Unscheduled Public Appearances on future agendas. Council agreed. ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday, October 16th, 1995, at Mountain Shadows Restaurant for a Joint Meeting with the City of Cotati. �L , 2L DeP CX Clerk fl jh Mayor