1996/01/23 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
January 23, 1996
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 Flores presiding.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at approximately 6:20 p.m. and
led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher, Spiro and Mayor Flores
Late: (1) Councilmember Reilly (arrived late as signified in these minutes due to
business out of town and commute traffic)
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney
Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, Planning Director Skanchy and Finance
Director Harrow.
APPROVAL OFMINUTES: Councilwoman Spiro signified corrections on pages 14 and 15 of
January 9 minutes under matters from Council as follows: item 96 under liability
factors regarding HMO's, change the reference to traffic citations to "referenced
recent TV station news programs; and item 912 regarding the Community School
change the reference to hindering operations at the school to "hindering student
concentration ".
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, with
above - reviewed corrections by Councilwoman Spiro, minutes of January 9, 1996
were unanimously approved as amended.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
except for Councilwoman Gallagher signifying her automatic no vote on the
$10,000 payment to the Wineries Association, City bills presented per the attached
list in the amount of $995,416.61 were otherwise unanimously approved.
NON- AGENDAED MATTERS: Mayor Flores asked if Councilmembers or staff had any non-
agendaed items to add to the agenda. Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher and Spiro
each signified one miscellaneous item to add, if time permitted.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Cecelia Belle, Executive Director of Sonoma County
Associates for Youth Development (SCAYD) commented on background efforts of
the Community Partnership Steering Committee toward development of a multi-
purpose Community Partnership Facility at Mountain Shadows Middle School. She
extended an invitation to the Council to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony at
4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 1996.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - Council Liaison Assignment - Mayor Flores
advised this item, which was scheduled later on the agenda, would be moved
forward and handled at this time. Cecelia Belle referenced her letter dated
December 5, 1995 representing request from SCAYD for Councilwoman Spiro to
continue role as Liaison on COYF and the new Community Partnership Program.
Council concurred.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT. ° Mayor Flores advised that a closed session commenced this evening
at o:w to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters and real estate negotiations
as listed on the agenda attachment. He reported on the following items:
Litigation matters: (1) Hallock vs. City of Rohnert Park - This case is pending in
court of appeals; (2) Golis vs. City of Rohnert Park - Council requested City
Attorney Flitner to submit a letter to Mr. Golis and his attorney and will await his
response; (3) Rancho Feliz (Clayton, Sherwood, Williams) Post Purchase Issues -
This item has some issues that need to be resolved related to funds which the City
will continue to work with by letters.
Real Estate Negotiations: 6089 Snyder Lane, A.P.No. 143- 330 -016 (lot adjacent
to Performing Arts Center) - Review continues on this item and Council will be
considering additional information with reference to this property.
No action was taken and there was nothing further to report at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Flores asked if CouncHmembers had any questions regarding the matters on
the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting
Memo. In the absence of Councilman Reilly, Mayor Flores advised Councilman
Reilly previously requested removal of Resolution No. 96 -08 from the Consent
Calendar for discussion. City Manager Netter advised the necessity of removing
Resolution No. 96 -12 from the Consent Calendar as the claim filed was incomplete
and has been returned to the claimant with explanation.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda.
RESOLUTION NOS:
96 -09 AWARD OF CONTRACT, ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC
SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, PROJECT NO. 1991 -4
96 -10 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A BACKHOE FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK'S WATER OPERATION
96 -11 REJECTING CLAIM OF EARL EDWARD COMPTON (RE. ALLEGED
INJURY AT M PARK)
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro, with
the exception of Resolution Nos. 96 -08 and 96 -12, and with Councilman Reilly
absent, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was otherwise
unanimously approved.
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OTHER ORDINANCE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Electronic Communication Towers re. issuance of zoning or use permits for use or installation and
imposing a moratorium pending development of Countywide regulations
City Manager Netter explained this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting
Memo, recommending an emergency ordinance pending review of the County's
ordinance. Mr. Netter also referenced letter dated January 18, 1996 from Luke
Stamos, Planner with Ruth and Going, Inc. retained by Pacific Bell Mobile Services
to obtain land use approval for antenna sites on existing Pacific Bell facilities. The
letter requested exemption from this ordinance, if Council considers adoption, for
reasons as signified. City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to
Council questions related to the proposed emergency ordinance.
Luke Stamos, 1630 Zanker Rd., San Jose, Ca. 95112, reviewed contents of above - referenced letter
requesting Pacific Bell Mobile Services be allowed to proceed with their application
for architectural review for the property located at 5210 Commerce Boulevard.
Ordinance for introduction:
No.613 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ZONING PERMITS
OR USE PERMITS AND /OR THE USE OR INSTALLATION OF TOWERS TO
SUPPORT CELLULAR, RADIO, TELEVISION OR OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATION OR TRANSMISSION DEVICES
Discussion concluded upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved with absence of Councilman
Reilly, to remove the emergency measure language from the ordinance and schedule
a public hearing during the Council meeting of February 13, 1996 prior to consid-
eration of the ordinance for adoption, Ordinance No. 613 was introduced by title.
MOBILE HOME PARK MATTERS:
1. Consideration of Ord.No. 612 - Amending Chapter 9.70 (Mobile Home Ordinance)
- Review of Committee report and revisions (Eck/Reilly) - Vice Mayor Eck
referenced the sub - committee report on this item reviewed at the previous Council
meeting. He advised Ordinance No. 612 was introduced at the Council meeting of
January 9, 1996 with inclusion of the second alternative option regarding a vacancy
control formula. The continued public hearing was duly noticed and scheduled for
tonight's Council meeting, to include the second vacancy control formula option.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores continued the public hearing from the previous Council meeting
of January 9, 1996 at approximately 6:52 p.m.
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Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal
communications expressing support or opposition to the mobile home ordinance
amendments as follows:
1. Helen Marie Vinsick 38 Estrella Dr.,
Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park - SUPPORT - ordinance amendments as
recommended by the Rent Appeals Board, but
OPPOSE - alternative formula option
recommended by bond consultants /underwriters
for Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park purchase
2, Lorna Blanc, 43 Verde Circle,
Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park
Representing Five Parks Committee- SUPPORT - zero vacancy control provision
(distributed/read letter of 1/23/96) - OPPOSE - alternative formula option
3. Martha Grindahl, 204 Circulo Nuevo,
Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park - SUPPORT - zero vacancy control option
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Flores closed the 'public
hearing at approximately 7:16 p.m.
City Manager Netter explained staffs current recommendation, as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo, to adopt all provisions of the ordinance as outlined with
the exception of the vacancy control provision and the CPI changes.
No. 612 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.70 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE) TO APPEND FINDINGS AND PURPOSE,
DEFINITIONS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS
Discussion concluded upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by
Councilwoman Spiro, and unanimously approved with Councilman Reilly absent,
stipulating option 1 for zero vacancy control and removal of the formula option 2,
reading of Ordinance No. 612 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted.
2. Jonnie Perrot letter request re. Proposed Amendment, Mobilehome Ordinance for Emergency
Measure in Event of Natural Disaster - City Manager Netter explained this item
provided to Council as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. Jonnie Perrot
referenced the Los Angeles newspaper article attached to her letter entitled "LA
Passes Ordinance for MH quake rent relief' which was passed as an emergency
measure in March of 1994 as a result of the January 1994 earthquake. She
questioned waiting for such an emergency to happen in this community and recom-
mended the proposed ordinance amendment.
Discussion concluded in Council concurrence that other dwellings such as
apartments and condos should be included in consideration and referred the matter
to City Attorney and other City staff for further review and recommendations.
Councilman Reilly
arrives Councilman Reilly arrived at this Council meeting at approximately 7:28 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
& HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP - Programs and Projects proposed for Rohnert Park
Assistant City Manager Leivo explained the staff report with attached applications
for this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, and responded to Council
questions. Grant proposals and priority ranking must be submitted to the Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) for this annual process by February 2, 1996. TAC will
make recommendations for approval to the County Board of Supervisors following
a public hearing and review of all proposals from each of the individual cities and
the county. The Supervisors approve a final list of projects for submittal to the
federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for determination
of meeting federal guidelines and funding eligibility. Mr. Leivo advised a public
hearing was duly noticed and scheduled at this time for the programs and projects
proposed for Rohnert Park.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores opened the public hearing at approximately 7:36 p.m.
Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal
communications expressing support of the program applications as follows:
1. Bob Butler, 435 Southwest Blvd., for the Intervention Project for Lower Income
Youth project representing the Boys and Girls Club.
2. Michelle Patterson, 8043 Mitchell Dr., #53, for the Boys and Girls Club.
3. Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd., #188, for the Holiday Inn Project repre-
senting affordable housing efforts of the Burbank Housing Development Corp.
4. Lucille Clark, 80 Walnut Cr., for the Valley Village Mobilehome Park Street Repairs.
5. Vera Greer, Valley Village, for the Valley Village Mobilehome Park Street Repairs.
6. Nick Stewart of Burbank Housing Development Corp., 3432A Mendocino Ave.,
Santa Rosa, for the Holiday Inn Project.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Flores closed the public
hearing at approximately 7:50 p.m.
City Manager Netter, Assistant City Manager Leivo and City Attorney Flitner
responded to additional Council questions related to funding possibilities and
qualifying requirements for the different types of projects and programs.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, to signify the Mobilehome Earthquake Bracing
continuation project application for $200,000 as first priority for the CDBG grant
proposals; to signify the Boys and Girls Club application for $15,000 as the second
priority for the CDBG grant proposals; to consider housing reserve funds for the
Burbank Housing Holiday Inn Project with the stipulation. that fair share be
provided by the other agencies; and acknowledgment of intent to continue to work
with staff toward a program for the road repair concerns at Valley Village, was
unanimously approved.
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UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Flores 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.
1. Victor Stevens, President of GSMOL, and resident of Valley Village Mobile Home
Park, urged opposition to Proposition 199 with recent ballot measure name change
from "fair rent issue" to "phase out of mobile home rent control issue ". Mayor
Flores confirmed the City Council recently expressed its position against Prop. 199.
2. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Ave., Attorney representing Paul Golis, reviewed back-
ground and expressed concerns regarding Mr. Golis' revisionary clause on twenty
acres of sewage plant land which has restricted use and that Mr. Golis' opposed the
animal shelter project on said land. He referenced recent letter he received from the
City Attorney regarding conveyance of the property, and challenged the City's
claim to ownership of the property due to the revisionary clause. He also
questioned use of public funds to purchase a drainage ditch for the Park Estates
subdivision. Mayor Flores explained the Golis case was discussed during the closed
session and the City Attorney would be writing an additional letter responding to
the matter. Responding to the concern expressed about the drainage easement
purchase, City Attorney Flitner explained the property purchased for the drainage
easement was purchased through condemnation process for the benefit of the
northeast section of town. The drainage channel was acquired at the suggestion of
the Sonoma County Water Agency which was on its priority list of projects for
completion. City Attorney said he would research this matter further to set the
record straight but thought that the entire costs for the easement purchase plus
improvements were paid by Park Estates subdivision. Councilman Reilly reviewed
background of animal shelter development and reasons the project moved forward
which was because the majority of public input signified approval and, also, the
property is still being used for the designated intended purpose. There was no
indication of opposition from Mr. Golis during the public hearings held for this
item. The City affirmed consent by Mr. Golis through Mr. Fredericks, who was the
attorney representing Mr. Golis at the time, who gave his approval at the City
Council meeting the night the contract for the animal shelter contract was awarded
to Mullins Construction Company.
RECESS Mayor Flores declared a recess at approximately 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Flores reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:36 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
OAKLAND RAIDER FOOTBALL TEAM matter - Mayor Flores recommended moving this item
forward on the agenda to be handled at this time as a courtesy to the representatives
present at this meeting. Council agreed due to the miles of travel involved for the
Raider representatives to attend the Council meeting, as well as one recovering
from recent surgery, with the exception of Councilwoman Gallagher signifying her
disapproval because of other citizens also waiting for agenda items.
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Mayor Flores reviewed recent meeting he had with representatives of the Oakland
Raiders to discuss the possibility of setting up a training camp in Rohnert Park. The
Mayor introduced Oakland Raider representatives Jim Otto and *John Doris
John Herrera who shared reasons for considering a training camp in Rohnert Park,
as well as the benefits this could provide to the community. Mayor Flores advised
he would make a proposal on this item later in the meeting.
*CORRECTION ABOVE FROM 2113/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Per Mayor Flores (deletion lined out -addition underlined)
PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER:
File No. 1310 - American Golf Corporation - Site Plan and Architectural Review for a 1,183 sq. ft.
addition on to the existing Mountain Shadows Golf Resort Club House - Planning
Director Skanchy referenced plans on display, explained the staff report provided to
Council for this item, and responded to Council questions.
David George, employee of Mountain Shadows Golf Resort, questioned the golf course having money
to spend on an addition to the club house and asked Council to consider the
obligation of Mountain Shadows to provide decent wages for its employees.
Dan Ross of American Golf Corporation, explained this addition has been discussed with the City for
several years, further reviewed beneficial reasons for the addition to the Mountain
Shadows Club House, and responded to Council questions. He introduced Jennifer
Adams, Food Administrator, and Rick Brereton, Architect, who were also available
at this meeting to respond to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by
Councilwoman Spiro, with Councilwoman Gallagher dissenting, the above -
reviewed Site Plan and Architectural Review for File No. 1310 as recommended by
the Planning Commission, was approved.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT MATTERS:
Mayor Flores advised this item would be moved forward on the agenda and handled
at this time as a courtesy to citizens present at this meeting.
1. Morton Phillips Inspection Report - City Manager Netter explained the status of this item. The
original report did not include approximately ten homes for an additional inspection
period. Morton Phillips is in the process of evaluating his initial report with
Condiotti's response which has been provided to Council. The analysis of the other
ten homes will be provided following completion of the Condiotti evaluation. It
may also be necessary to re- inspect some of the homes. Completion of the
inspection report is anticipated by the seconded Council meeting in February.
Discussion included differing views expressed by Council related to this process.
Mayor Flores advised there is no place for airing personal opinions about
individuals in the public forum.
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Councilwoman Gallagher said *this -is -impel ° and wanted signified, tbe
reeefd, that she has been threatened by semeene who wefks for- Condietti; that she
has been the tar-get of the eaf:penter-s' union; and that she has been told by the
effpentefs' tinien that she sheuld be taught a lesson. So, if something happens to
her- ear-, her- body, her - sere e ins- to her, that -t iefe in the
- - This lined out paragraph replaced by
verbatum excerpt from video tape as follows:
Armando, there's one last thing. Armando, you have to know something. This, excuse me, this is important. This City
Council person has been threatened and I want it for the record that the man that's sitting in this aisle, is sitting right
there (directly pointing to a particular man in the designated area) that works for Condiotti, I have been the target of the
%_arpenters vi ion >:or which Condiotti donates a huge chunk of money, and that was two Wednesday's ago, and I want
it for the record, that I have been told by the Carpenters' Union who got riled up by Condiotti, that I should be taught a
lesson, so if there is any bodily harm done to me .... I can't go to my police department here and tell them this has
happened .... I want it for the record, if something happens to me, if my car is brutalized, if my body, my son, anything
happens to me, I want it for the reoord that that man right there is causing people to cause dispair .... ? ... or,
disrespect ... (word not clear on tape). Now it's for the record. Thank you. Now it's for the record.
*CORRECTION ABOVE FROM 2/13/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Per Councilwoman Gallagher with Council concurrence to insert vertatum excerpt.
An unidentified man made a request from the audience, for the record, that he just
wanted to say, that's ridiculous.
Vice Mayor Eck commented the Council received documented information
included in tongiht's communications that designates specific exemptions for model
homes which can be built prior to the recordation of the map with the County, and
said the problem here is anytime lies and innuendoes are made, it's what happens
when a body like the Council gets into a regulatory process.
2. Condiotti Enterprise response to Morton Phillips Report - City Manager Netter referenced this
report provided to Council explaining review and evaluation procedures as outlined
in the Council Meeting Memo. For the purpose of clarification, Mr. Netter
reviewed the background of this item. A particular Council person initially
pressured Morton Phillips for an early report. The proper procedure for this
method would be to submit the first evaluation by Morton Phillips to Condiotti for
review. Councilwoman Gallagher signified, for the record, that the City Manager
did not call Morton Phillps for the first report but said if you want it sooner, you
call him. City Manager Netter responded there's a lot of interpretation problems
here and that Councilwoman Gallagher was accurate in that they were using the
wrong dates. Each side must be given the opportunity to review the draft, provide
responses and finalize the report with accurate dates and information. What we
want are accurate facts. The comment by Ms. Gallagher that there are some secret
meetings going on here, is bogus and untrue. It is staffs duty to meet with them
and, referencing the City Engineer attending the meetings, this is required as he is
the Chief Building Official.
Discussion followed with various comments expressed by Council including interest
to review the forthcoming report from Morton - Phillips and signifying the
importance of limiting individual opinions on this matter, as a cautionary measure,
in the event of the possible development of a class action lawsuit. City Manager
Netter responded to Council questions, including confirmation that reports had
been sent to all designated builders, and there will be more information available on
this item the second Council meeting in February.
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3. Building Department Memo on Building Inspection processes - City Manager Netter referenced this
staff report dated January 16, 1996, as explained in the Council Meeting Memo,
reiterating that inspections were made on all construction. He responded to
Council questions. Discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Flores opened the meeting to receive public comments at this time.
Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal
communications expressing construction concerns as follows:
Ronnie Olson, 1356 Magnolia Avenue
John Gladson, 1397 Marigold Place
Kelly Townsend, 1357 Mattice Lane
Phil Trowbridge, Condiotti Enterprises (reviewed referenced response letter)
Cindy Walsh, 4409 Glacier Court
Council responses to public comments concluded with no futher action being taken.
CITY'S SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REVIEW Ended December 31, 1995 - Finance Director Harrow
reviewed this staff report dated January 19, 1996 and responded to Council
questions. In summary, the first half of the 1995 -96 budget is progressing favorably
with both revenues and expenditures, resulting in the City's general fund comparing
favorably to the anticipated half year budget by $573,000. Mr. Harrow
recommended presenting a nine (9) month financial report at the May 14th City
Council meeting to keep the Council informed on the progress of this fiscal year.
City Manager Netter also responded to additional budget related Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, for staff to provide a 10%
reduction plan from all City departments, as previously discussed, for Council's
consideration along with review of the 9 month financial report at its meeting of
May 14, 1996.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, and approved with Councilwoman Spiro dissenting, the Council meeting
was extended beyond the 10:00 p.m. adjournment time in order to complete
scheduled agenda items.
PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS:
1. Programs for Disabled Adults - Council Liaison Dawna Gallagher updated Council on progress of
this item including information in staff report provided to Council. The Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed the committee's questionnaire and letter to be
sent to various homes and individuals with Commission changes signified in italics
on these items attached to the referenced staff report.
Discussion concluded upon Council concurrence approving above - reviewed
questionnaire survey and letter with changes signified by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and with Council direction for removal of individual names from both
items, not to reflect on anyone, but because of being inappropriate to signify
individuals for public responses. The contact will be the City's Recreation
Department.
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2. Paint Ball Game Field proposal - City Manager Netter referenced staff report provided to Council
on the status of this item. He explained the necessity of deferring the item to the
next Council meeting to allow sufficient time for the California Highway Patrol
Commander to review the proposal and offer input.
Councilwoman
Gallagher leaves Councilwoman Gallagher left the Council meeting at approximately 10:17 p.m.
during the first report of the next agenda item.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MATTERS:
1. Project Child I.D. - Status report - Mayor Flores referenced staff report provided to Council on
this item and expressed appreciation to Councilman Reilly, Director of Public
Safety Rooney and staff for efforts involved toward the successful development of
this pilot program. The Mayor advised that he and the Director of Public Safety
had the opportunity to visit Channel 2 and make comments on this program. An
initial innovative program is scheduled on Saturday, January 27, 1996, from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. Discussion included further
Council comments on the merits of Project Child I.D. and appreciation of staff
efforts for putting it together.
2. Joint Agreement with Sheriffs Department re. Creekside Middle School - City Manager Netter
explained this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, and responded to
Council questions.
Resolution No:
96 -12 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Vice Mayor Eck, and approved
with Councilwoman absent, reading of Resolution No. 96 -12 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
3. Creekside Middle School annexation requirements - City Manager Netter referenced staff memo
from Planning Director Skanchy dated January 18, 1996 regarding his meeting with
Steve Sharpe of the LAFCO office to discuss annexation requirements for this item.
City Manager advised he filed a letter which had to be mailed by January 10th and,
if pursued, this item would come back to Council for appropriate public hearing(s).
Councilwoman
Gallagher returns - Councilwoman Gallagher returned to the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m.
EDGEWOOD APARTMENTS (previously referred to as Laguna Apartments)
re- Application for Bond Allocation - Assistant City Manager Leivo explained the
staff report provided to Council for this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting
Memo, and responded to Council questions. He advised this report was provided
for informational purposes, with no action necessary at this time, corresponding
with previous Council action on May 23, 1995 adopting Resolution 95 -79 declaring
the intent of the City to issue revenue bonds for the Laguna Apartments. The
application will be reviewed by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee in
mid - February and, prior to issuance of bonds, the City Council must hold a TEFRA
public hearing and approve a second resolution. Discussion included Council
request for the representative of this project, Ken Martin, to be available to respond
to Council questions when the item is scheduled on a Council meeting agenda for
further review and consideration.
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SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY- 1995 FINAL REPORT
Mayor Flores referenced this report provided to Council and timelines for forma:
responses, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor expressed the
preference for Council responses to be ready much sooner than the designated sixt}
(60) days. To enable the Mayor to work with staff on a joint response for
consideration at the next Council meeting, Councilmembers were requested to send
individual comments to the Mayor, with individual City Department comments tc
be provided to the City Manager.
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION REVVION COMMISSION recommendations (cont'd from 1 19 15
City Manager Netter referenced options to consider for this item as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo. Council's responses signified at the previous Council
meeting up to page 4, State Budget and Fiscal Systems, were forwarded to the
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce by the requested date of January 12, 1996.
Therefore, the timeline is basically open for Council recommendations on the
remaining portions. Council agreed to defer this item to the next Council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Sporthaus Committee (Flores /Spiro) - Mayor Flores reported on results of January 11, 1996
meeting for the Sporthaus proposal which included review of a steel frame and
panel designed for the facility. This will be included for Council's consideration of
specific guideline requirements, etc., along with other factors of the proposal. It
will be the responsibility of Sporthaus representatives to provide the fiscal integrity
of the organization, documentation regarding their list of investors, and establish a
solid financial base, as well as putting the Sporthaus proposal in the form of a letter
with designated content as outlined by City Attorney Flitner. Once this is received,
the item will be rescheduled for Council consideration. Sporthaus has until the end
of Februrary 1996 to complete its proposal.
2. Golf Course Committee (Gallagher /Spiro) - Councilwoman Spiro reported on the Golf Course
Committee meeting held on January 16, 1996, which was scheduled in order to
have a pro- active response to problems especially related to labor /management
issues. The Council Committee recommended encouraging American Golf to work
within the guidelines of state and federal regulations. A judicial hearing, which is
not a lawsuit, is scheduled in April on this issue. Councilwoman Gallagher
questioned waiting for a hearing in April to say something is wrong and that some
definite things are wrong regarding public rights when employees are discouraged
from asserting their rights to the organization and management.
City Manager Netter introduced Loretta Rafery, Legal Counsel for American Golf,
per American Golf's recommendation to be available at this meeting to respond to
Council questions. Ms. Rafery responded to Mayor Flores' invitation to comment
that she would like to make a brief statement. -- From listening to some of the
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issues before the Council previously reviewed tonight, the situation is very similar
for us. There are some distortions, some lies, lots of half truths and inuendos. All
of these matters are under federal law governed by the National Federation Act.
We do not appreciate providing a good facility to the City to have assumptions
made in this forum. There are charges filed and grievances will be aired where
appropriate. There is more than one side of a story. -- Ms. Rafery responded to
further Council questions related to this matter.
In concluding comments, Vice Mayor Eck agreed with the intent for a great talk at
the bargaining table and, speaking for himself, hoped this can be handled fairly.
However, this is not the arena to handle this issue. It feels like we are getting put
into the role of judge, jury and prosecutor. Councilwoman Gallagher pointed out
that on June 27, 1995, a judge did hand down an order and decision on a case.
Golf Course representatives indicated that they have abided by the order of the
labor relations board.
3. Friends of the Library (Reilly) - Councilman Reilly advised representatives of Friends of the Library
have expressed concern about the temporary storage provisions at the Corp Yard
because of leaks and the risk of losing value of books. City Manager Netter
responded efforts are being made to expedite the arrangements previously signified.
4. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (Spiro) - Councilwoman Spiro reported on the success of
recent event at the Senior Center drawing a large number of people and receiving
enough donations to equal zero backing funds from the City. Ms. Spiro extended a
reminder that Super Bowl Party tickets are available at the Senior Center and urged
use of the Kraft Shoppe.
SONOMA COUNTY ASSOCIATES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD) letter requesting
appointment of Councilwoman .Spiro to continue role as Liaison on COYF and
the new Community Partnership Program - This item was handled earlier on
tonight's agenda under Scheduled Public Appearances.
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. Councilman Reilly referenced an anonymous letter reviewing other possible make up of fire services
and recommended passing the information on to the Department of Public Safety.
City Manager confirmed this was done.
2. City Manager Netter referenced his report under item #6 on Communications regarding Residential
& Commercial Building Fee Collections -Report on Calendar Years 1980 - 1995.
This report was requested from Council at its previous meeting.
3. City Manager Netter referenced staff report under item #14 on Communications regarding specific
exemption for model homes, prior to recordation of the final map, which is contrary
to earlier false statements communicated by Councilwoman Dawna Gallagher.
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MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Mayors' Library Fund Proposal - Councilman Reilly reviewed attending a recent meeting involving
consideration of the referenced proposal and the possibility of setting up a long
term trust fund that could be used for library expansion. Council referred this item
to staff to research possibilities.
2. Future Town Hall meetings - Mayor Flores asked the desire of the Council on this item. City
Manager Netter responded to Council inquiry that the General Plan Committee
report should be on the next Council meeting agenda which should provide a
timeline of their progress. Council deferred this item until after the referenced
report is available from the General Plan Committee.
3. Meeting with Representatives from the Raider Football Team - Mayor Flores referenced
introduction of Oakland Raider representatives earlier during this Council meeting
with discussion regarding consideration of a training camp in Rohnert Park. The
Mayor commented on the beneficial aspects to the community of this possibility and
recommended himself and Vice Mayor Eck as ad hoc committee to review the
proposal with representatives of the Oakland Raiders. Council agreed.
4. Youth Center /Teen Center - Councilwoman Spiro referred to young people previously asking about
Youth/Teen Center possibilities. Council Liaison Spiro recommended this item be
turned over to the new Community Partnership Committee to further explore and
coordinate ideas to save efforts from being duplicated or triplicated by others.
Council concurred.
Councilwoman
Gallagher leaves Councilwoman Gallagher left the Council meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m.
during discussion of the next agenda item.
5. Joint meeting with Cotati/Rohnert Park Unified School District Board, City Hall, Mon., 1/29/96,
Not confirmed(Cannot make morning meetings)Choose new date /time -
City Manager Netter explained this conflict in schedule for the School District.
Council concurred to reschedule this joint meeting at City Hall from 6:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.on Monday, February 26, 1996.
6. Joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Commission, Dynasty Restaurant, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, February 6, 1996 - City Manager Netter confirmed the scheduling of this
joint meeting.
7. Norma Adams retirement dinner, Community Center, 6:30 p.m., Friday, February 23, 1996 - Mayor
Flores announced the scheduling of this event.
8. Redwood trees - Vice Mayor Eck brought attention to redwood trees toward the east end of
Rohnert Park Expressway that are falling over from recent storms. This was
referred to staff for handling.
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CITY MANA GER'S REPORT.•
1. Sonoma Racquet Club re. Proposed Bicycle Path - City Manager Netter referenced letter dated
December 28, 1995 from the Sonoma Racquet Club Homeowners Association
opposing the proposed bicycle path along the west side of the Sonoma Racquet
Club. Vice Mayor Eck requested a corresponding report from staff regarding what
legal right they have to this opposition.
2. REMIF Annual Risk Management Seminar, Eureka, January 31 to February 2, 1996 - City Manager
Netter advised he and Finance Director Harrow would be attending this seminar.
3. Coleman Creek Storm Pipeline - City Manager Netter explained concerns related to this item and
direction to Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust to work on it right away.
Council agreed.
4. National Standards for Youth Sports - In response to Councilman Reilly's inquiry, City Manager
Netter confirmed the resolution was removed from this meeting's Consent Calendar
for further discussion, per Councilman Reilly's earlier request. Council agreed to
defer this item to the next Council meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.•
1. Rent Appeals Board appointments - This report was deferred to the next Council meeting.
2. Any items from closed session - The Mayor's earlier report on these items was sufficient.
3. Supplemental Report on possible 9th District Court ruling re. reporting of sex offenders -
City Attorney Flitner reported on this ruling in Alaska whereby the District Court
validated the state law regarding sex offenders. However, before the law went into
effect, some people plea bargained in 1991, so it cannot apply as certain things were
in contract before the law became effective. Therefore, people may not be able to
get the names of the sex offenders. City Attorney responded to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor
Eck, and unanimously approved with Councilwoman Gallagher absent, for City
Attorney to write a letter to the Attorney General, over the Mayor's signature,
advising the City wants to join with other agencies to appeal above - reviewed ruling.
Councilwoman Spiro made a motion to adjourn this meeting due to the lateness of the hour. Said
motion died for lack of a second.
RECESS Mayor Flores declared a recess at approximately 10:55 p.m. to proceed with the
Community Development Commission meeting scheduled on the agenda.
RECONVENE Mayor Flores reconvened the City Council meeting at approximately 10:59 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present except for the absence of Councilwoman Gallagher,
who left the Council meeting earlier as signified previously in these minutes.
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UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Flores asked if there were any additional
unscheduled public appearances at this time.
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd., #188, referenced the Oakland Raiders' proposal for a
training camp in the area and cautioned consideration of community separators.
Mayor Flores responded that the area the Raiders are considering would not be
located in the community separator.
David George, employee of Mountain Shadows Golf Resort, reviewed additional concerns related to
the labor /management issue at the golf course. Mayor Flores encouraged both
parties to follow the rules of the bargaining table scheduled for negotiation hearings
in April.
CITYATTORNEY REPORT. • (cont'(0
Request for support of amicus brief re. rent control - City Attorney Flitner referenced the rent control
arena in which the City has been involved over the past few years. The City has
been asked to join in a particular amicus brief regarding a case on rent control. City
Attorney Flitner recommended support and signified he would be glad to writ the
brief, which would be at no cost to the City.
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor Eck, with
Councilwoman Gallagher absent, to support the above - reviewed amicus brief as
recommended by the City Attorney, was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:06 p.m.
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