1994/08/09 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
August 9, 1994
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 Reilly presiding.
CALL TO ORDER -v6yor Reilly called the regular session to order at approximately
6:16 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher, Hollingsworth, Spiro
and Mayor Reilly
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter,
City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brust, Finance Director Harrow, Director of
Public Safety Rooney and Fire Comnander Shields.
Temporary Upon invitation by Mayor Reilly, Jennifer Mello, 1400 Garrett Court,
Youth of E1 Camino High School, introduced herself as the Temporary Youth
Committee Committee Representative to the City Council. Her appointment was
ratified by the Temporary Youth Committee at its recent meeting of
August 4th, 1994.
Mayor Reilly advised that a closed session commenced this evening at
6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters as listed on the agenda
attachment. He reported as follows: (1) still pending on Hillsboro
Properties vs. City of Rohnert Park status conference; (2) an amended
complaint has been received on Hallock vs. City of Rohnert Park and
will be reviewed; and (3) on Beary vs. City of Rohnert Park, there is
nothing new to report at this time. The Mayor confirmed no action was
taken and there was nothing further to report at this time.
Approval Upon Motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman
of Hollingsworth, the minutes of July 26, 1994 were unanimously approved
Minutes as submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth,
with abstention by Councilwoman. Spiro due to absence from the meeting,
the minutes of July 21, 1994 were unanimously approved as submitted.
Approval Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Mayor Reilly,
of including previously signified automatic no vote of Councilwoman
Bills Gallagher for payments to Sonoma County Wineries Association, City
bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,115,223.46
were unanimously approved.
Non - agendaed Mayor Reilly asked if any Councilmember had any items to add to the
matters agenda. Councilmembers Eck, Spiro and Gallagher each signified
miscellaneous items, if time allowed.
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Unscheduled Mayor Reilly stated that in conpliance with State Law (The Brown Act),
Public citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this time. Persons
Appearances speaking under unscheduled public appearances are requested to submit
completed cards to the recording clerk.
Larry Frederick, 2147 Alejandro Drive, referred to letter to the Mayor from Milt
Freer, Director of Development, Easter Seal Society and shared
contents requesting the City Council to proclaim August 27, 1994 as
"Miracle Ride" Day.
Emergency Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Eck,
Item and unanimously approved, an emergency item was declared for the
above - reviewed request.
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DECLARING
No. 94 -126 AUGUST 27, 1994 AS "MIRACLE RIDE" DAY
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 94 -126 was adopted by
title declaring August 27, 1994 as "Miracle Ride" Day.
Gerry Miller, 313 Laurel Leaf Place, Santa Rosa, Ca., Promotion Director of Santa
Rosa 15th Annual Dixie Jazz Festival, August 26, 27 & 28, 1994 at Red
Lion Inn/Mbuntain Shadows Deckers Lounge, referred to advertisement
brochures provided to Council and explained this event. He offered
badges and tickets to Council with invitation extended to attend the
event. Mr. Miller requested the Council proclaim August 26 through 28,
1994 as "Dixie Jazz Festival" weekend.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, a proclamation declaring August 26, 27 & 28 as "Dixie
Jazz Festival" weekend, was unanimously approved.
Charles Kitchen, 4945 Fern Place,
relayed a flyer to the
Mayor which he
received
from Kathy Petticrew,
a resident, requesting
the message be
shared at
the Council meeting.
Mayor Reilly advised
that the flyer
regarding
fire safety concerns
was reviewed at the budget work session held on
the previous evening
and that receipt of
this resident's
message
with the flyer would also be acknowledged
in the record
of this
Council meeting.
Ben Friedman, 655 Enterprise Drive, shared contents of his letter and expressed his
reasoning for requesting Council to consider a monument of shame to
honor the country's founding fathers. The City Council took no action.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Reilly asked if any Councilmember had any questions regarding
the matters on the Consent Calendar.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the
agenda.
Resolutions:
No.94 -124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING
AND APPROVING GRANT DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR BUSINESS
PARK DRIVE
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No.94 -125 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE
FACILITIES ON EAST SIDE OF CAMINO COLEGIO NORTH OF MAGNOLIA AVE.
Ordinance for introduction:
No. 591 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ANENDING SECTION 5.12.130 OF
CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR
OPERATION OF CARNIVALS
Approval of Parcel Map No. 151 and acceptance of public utilities
easement for a 2.54 acre parcel owned by the Presbytery of the
Redwoods at the corner of Arlen Drive, and Santa Alicia Drive which is
the site of the existing ComTunity Garden (and the future Burbank
Housing project). The parcel map creates two lots and a 5' public
utility easement along the road frontage.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was
unanimously approved.
Scheduled Public Appearance:
The Santa Rosa Dixie Jazz Festival item scheduled at this time on the
agenda was handled prior to the consent calendar.
Tenporary Youth Committee representative - Handled at the beginning of this meeting.
Open Space matters:
1. David Hansen, General
Manager of the Open Space District,
referred to
map on
display and gave a presentation on lands surrounding Rohnert
Park, as previously
requested by the City Council. He
provided an
update
on completed
and pending acquisitions, especially
related to
current
standing of
the northern areas, and responded
to various
Council
questions.
2. 1994 -95 Action Plan - City Manager Netter referred to letter dated
July 22, 1994 from the Open Space District regarding this proposed
Action Plan including (a) Task B - Master Plan Pilot Project lands
between Santa Rosa & Rohnert Park and (b) Addendum guidelines -
Competitive Matching Grant Program (Attachment A).
Councilwoman Councilwoman Spiro left the Chamber during the following report at
Spiro leaves approximately 6:46 p.m. and returned at approximately 6:48 p.m.
& returns
David Hansen, General Manager, Open Space District, reviewed contents
of above- reference comnmications regarding proposed 1994 -95 Action
Plan. He confirmed the Open Space Advisory Committee has recommended
approval of the Plan by the District Board of Directors and is
soliciting input from each city regarding this proposed Action Plan.
Input received by August 10, 1994 will be passed on to the Open Space
Authority for consideration at its meeting tentatively scheduled for
August 11, 1994. Mr. Hansen, Vice Mayor Eck and City Manager Netter
responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, acceptance of the above - reviewed 1994 -95 Action Plan as
presented, was unanimously approved.
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"S" Section Neighborhood Watch results - City NLanager Netter reviewed contents of
staff report dated July 16, 1994 and updated Council on the progress
of actions to date regarding concerns expressed at the recent
"S" Section Neighborhood Watch meeting. He confirmed to Council
inquiry that prohibition of alcoholic beverages in public parks
between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m, is already established in
the Nianicipal Codes and that signs are posted. Mayor Reilly signified
the information would be provided at the Neighborhood Watch meetings.
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REZONING FIVE (5) PARCELS OF
No. 590 PROPERTY TOTALING FORTY SIX ACRES MJRE OR LESS LOCATED ON THE NORTH
AND WEST SIDES OF CAMINO COLEGIO AND NORTH OF THE HEWLETT- PACKARD
PLANT SITE MME PRECISELY SHOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 046- 051 -19,
22 & 23 AND 046 - 051 -21 & 27 (PLANNING FILE NO. 1597- Kaufman & Broad)
City Manager Netter explained the ordinance which was introduced at
the previous Council meeting. This ordinance amends the zoning map in
the referenced area from RM /2000 /PD (Multiple Family
Residential /Planned Unit Development) District to R1 /PD (Single Family
Residential /Planned Unit Development) District and would become
effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. The Council previously
authorized the General Plan amendment which allows for the density
change from High Density Residential (10 to 30 units per acre) to
Intermediate Density Residential (5 to 10 units per acre).
Councilman Hollingsworth advised why he could not retain his no vote
on this downzoning request, as previously signified, because of the
first come /first serve policy applied on other sewer capacity requests.
Councilwoman Spiro expressed preference to wait until after the
meeting scheduled with Hewlett Packard regarding long range plans and
reasons for retaining the sewer capacity.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, second Councilman Eck, with
Councilwoman Spiro dissenting, reading of Ordinance No. 590 was waived
and said ordinance was adopted.
Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service rate adjustments - City Manager Netter
reviewed the staff report explaining the resolution for consideration
regarding a 5.12% increase rate adjustment on the City's sewer
operation to be included in the 1994 -95 proposed budget. Staff
recommends this small increase in order to maintain reasonable
operating revenues as related to operating expenditures which have
actually increased overall by 12 %, with the majority (7.7%) of the
increase due to the increase in the Santa Rosa Sub - Regional Plant
operating costs. A public hearing was duly noticed and scheduled at
this time to receive citizen input regarding the proposed rate
adjustment. City Manager Netter and Finance Director Harrow responded
to Council questions.
Public Mayor Reilly opened the public hearing at approximately 7:17 p.m.
Hearing No one responded. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION
No. 94 -127 ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
SERVICE
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by
Councilwoman Spiro, and unanimously approved, designating a nine
percent (9 %) increase adjust? ent of rates for sewage treatment and
disposal service, reading of Resolution No. 94 -127 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
Councilman
Hollingsworth - Councilman Hollingsworth left the Chamber at approximately 7:20 p.m.
leaves during the following presentation and returned at approximately
& returns 7:22 p.m.
Sonoma Life Support (Franchise EMS & Ambulance Provider) - A slide presentation was
given on this item by representatives Bruce Lee, Director of
Operations, Sonoma Life Support and Kent Coxton, of Sonoma County
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, responsible to oversee
administrations. They reviewed current emergency management and
ambulance services to the City of Rohnert Park and responded to
Council questions.
As suggested by Mr. Lee in response to Council inquiry, Council agreed
City Manager should request the Director of Public Safety to contact
Mr. Lee for an update on services and ENE trailers specifically
available in Rohnert Park for emergency disaster situations.
Ben Friedman, 655 Enterprise Drive, shared a personal experience related to using
the ambulance service. He conplimented the efficiency of the service
but thought the amount charged for use of the service was too high.
City Manager Netter responded that the rates are regulated by the
County Board of Supervisors.
Proposed 1994 -95 City Budget matters:
City Manager Netter reviewed adjustments to the proposed budget
resulting from previous work sessions to date. He advised time had
been allotted on this meeting agenda for further public comments, as
well as a resolution presented for Council's consideration for
adoption of the budget.
Public Mayor Reilly opened the meeting to public comments at approximately
Conuents 7:46 p.m.
Anthony Gelardi, 856 Racquet Club Circle, reviewed concerns related to the Senior
Center Program Fees. He requested Council's consent for waivers
of such fees for "Fun After 50 Club" events due to restricted
senior budgets.
Mayor Reilly responded that the overall policy had been established in
last year's City budget and, with most non - profits being in similar
financial situations, there would need to be an overall assessment
before Council could consider fee waivers for one organization. City
Manager Netter reviewed City expenditures for the Senior Center
operation, which is substantially in the red, and explained the
facility use fees only help offset a small portion of the amount
designated for senior programs. Council concluded the matter should
be presented to the Senior Advisory Commission for further review.
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Blake Titus, 839 Lunar Court, expressed appreciation for three more fire service
personnel signified in the proposed budget. Though he would like to
see two fully staffed fire stations, this is a good start.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Reilly closed
public comments at approximately.
Discussion included Councilwoman Gallagher reporting on her findings
of comparisons with the Sunnyvale Public Safety Department and
referred to previous comrents regarding Rohnert Park modeling after
Sunnyvale as a long term goal of Rohnert Park for its fire services.
Councilwoman Gallagher reviewed reasons for her opposition expressed
at the previous budget work session because of citizen concerns
related to the hiring of three Public Safety Personnel, and signified
her total support of the City's Public Safety Department.
Resolution
No. 94 -128 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 -95
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, with amendments as reviewed in staff
report of this date including the Capital Outlay Funds Budget and
annual report provisions, reading of Resolution No. 94 -128 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
RECESS Mayor Reilly declared a recess at approximately 8:00 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Reilly reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
8 :10 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Other budget - related matters:
1. Expressway Widening Project - Vice Mayor Eck shared comments
pertaining to the summary provided to Council of meeting with Senator
Thompson and Caltrans on the Expressway Bridge Widening Project -
Phase I. This meeting was held in response to Caltrans letter of
July 28, 1994. Vice Mayor Eck, City NHnager Netter and Director of
Public Works /City Engineer attended the meeting with Senator Thompson
and Caltrans representative, Harry Y. Yahata, Chief Deputy District
Director. They shared comnents as outlined in the above- referenced
summary and responded to Council questions confirming the high
priority of the project and that Caltrans is committed to expedite the
project at all phases and will allocate resources for timely reviews
and approvals of submitted documents.
Discussion concluded in Council concurrence to send response letter to
Caltrans confirming agreement of the need to proceed with this project
as reviewed in the above - referenced meeting sumnsry and that it is a
high priority for relieving traffic congestion at the intersection of
Commerce Blvd. and Rohnert Park Expressway.
2. Codding Enterprises letter offering building on west side of U. S. 101
for potential Public Safety /Fire Station for credit against fees on
the Laguna Apartment Project - City NHnager Netter shared contents of
this letter dated July 27, 1994 and explained reasons reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo for staff's opinion that the purchase of a
building for a fire station facility on the west side would not be a
good use of funds at this time.
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Hugh Codding, Chief Executive Officer of Codding Enterprises, confirmed contents of
the above - reviewed letter and explained reasons for thinking the
facility would be a financial benefit because of revenues from rents.
Mr. Codding responded to Council question that he would be glad to
guarantee rents for ten (10) years. He said to ensure having the
information for the record, rental revenues from this facility are
$3,000 per month or $36,000 per year.
Council concurred this matter should be referred to staff for further
review with Mr. Codding relating to his above - offered guarantee.
Public Safety matters:
1. Smoke Detectors for Single Family Dwellings - City Manager Netter
shared contents of staff report dated August 3, 1994 outlining
existing regulations governing the use and /or placement of smoke
detectors in single family dwellings. The report concluded in staff's
opinion and recommendation that current smoke detector regulations are
adequate and no change is necessary. If a change in the inspection
and enforcement procedures are recommended, it would take additional
personnel. No changes were recommended by Council at this time.
2. Residential Sprinkler Ordinance proposal (Single & 2- Family Dwellings)
City Manager Netter explained staff reports dated July 26, 1994 and
August 4, 1994 on this item which has been reviewed in the past.
Mr. Netter advised of recent conversation with Charlie Carson of
Building Industry Assn. (BIA) who felt similar ordinances for Petaluma
and Healdsburg are subject to court challenges. City Manager also
advised Director of Public Safety Rooney and Fire Commander Shields
were available at this meeting to respond to Council questions. If
Council desires to proceed with this proposal for residential
sprinkler ordinance, staff recommends placing the item on a future
agenda with appropriate public hearing notice.
City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that the Superior
Court decision, which is not the final record and could be appealed,
on Solano County vs. City of Vallejo ruled the city had no authority
to require single family residential sprinklers with requirements of
Uniform Building Codes and Health & Public Safety Codes. Fire
Commander Shields and Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust
responded to additional Council questions related to estimated
sprinkler installation costs, building fire loss percentages for retro-
fitting, and comparisons of fire sprinkler systems for comprehensive
versus "hot spots" only.
Discussion concluded with Council concurrence for staff to prepare an
fire sprinkler ordinance for introduction for at least newly
constructed duplexes including provision of additional information on
the referenced San Jose lawsuit, cost comparatives for comprehensive
installations vs. "hot spots" and reference to utilization of videos
as an education /presentation tool.
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Public Safety matters (cont'd):
Charles Kitchen, 4945 Fern Place, felt residential fire sprinklers for new construc-
tion is a great idea but retrofitting old structures is very costly.
He gave the example of sprinkler installations along the sides of
a house for existing location protection as a residential upgrade
referenced in the National Fire Prevention Codes which costs from
$0.90 to $1.00 per sq.ft. This is a really great life saving system
with the purpose being for the protection of lives and not necessarily
for the protection of structures. According to the 1991 -92 National
Fire Prevention Association, on existing buildings, the main room for
fire in a house is the living room with the kitchen being next.
3. Neighborhood Watch Program Guidelines -
Director of Public Safety Rooney referred to staff report on this item
dated July 28, 1994. He reviewed contents therein and responded to
Council questions. Council expressed appreciation for the efforts
involved toward the development of this program and agreed it is an
excellent program.
Golf Course matters:
1. Golf Course Committee meeting (Hollingsworth & Spiro) - City Manager
Netter shared results of this meeting held on July 18, 1994 as re-
viewed in the Council Meeting Memo. Councilman. Hollingsworth presided
over the meeting and confirmed the positive strides in improvements at
the golf course. He pointed out there was not mach enthusiasm for use
of the golf course for the National Golden Retriever Dog Show.
Councilman Hollingsworth responded to Council inquiry that it is the
recommndat i on of the Counc i 1 Go 1 f Comm ttee that there is a conflict
regarding use of the golf course for events not related to golfing
and, therefore, agreed with the golfers that accomriodating a dog show
would be inappropriate.
Charles Kitchen, 4945 Fern Place, commented on the issue in opposition and stated
it would be in violation of the lease.
Katherine Collins, 828 Lilac Way, confirmed the need to live by the contract. She
also thought the golf course should uphold its lease and maintain
grounds and not call on City staff for clean up or maintenance efforts.
A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
and unanimously approved, accepting the recommendation of the Council
Golf Course Committee to abide by the contract with American Golf
Association that the golf course be used for golfing events only.
Discussion included Sonoma County Wine Center tents on the golf course
adjacent to the Wine Center. City Manager Netter reported that the
Wine Center held a similar event last year. He checked with them to
make sure they were out of golf play area and the event did not affect
the golfers. He recommended a reasonable partnership between neighbors.
City Manager said he would write a letter to Mountain Shadows
notifying them that they must notify the City before any non - golfing
events are allowed on the golf course.
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2. Red Lion Inn letter request re. accommodations at Nbuntain Shadows
North Course for September 1994 National Golden Retriever Dog Show -
City Manager Netter referred to this letter dated July 28, 1994 and
confirmed response would be handled according to Council direction in
the preceding agenda item.
Councilwoman
Gallagher Councilwoman Gallagher left the Chamber at approximately 9:16 p.m.
leaves during review of the next agenda item and returned at approximately
& returns 9:18 p.m.
Transportation matters:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)- Proposed Countywide Plan
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust shared contents of staff
report dated July 7, 1994 with related attachments. Mr. Brust and
Vice Mayor Eck responded to various Council questions. Vice Mayor Eck
said there should be opinions expressed at the next Mayors' and
Councilmembers' meeting relating to this matter. W. Brust confirmed
the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was unable to meet in August,
as desired, but planned to have a meeting on September 15, 1994 to
review the proposed Countywide Plan. Vice Nbyor Eck said he would
probably work on the proposal with Linda Branscomb as the representa-
tive from Rohnert Park. Council concurred to wait until after the
September 15 TAC meeting before submitting comments.
2. SCTA proposed review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's) -
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust reviewed staff report
dated July 7, 1994. W. Brust confirmed recommendation of staff report
that the SCTA should not change its current review process as SCTA
already reviews projects that generate 400 or more p.m.peak hour trips.
Council Liaison Eck expressed total agreement with above- reviewed
recommendation upon his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
and unanimously approved, directing a letter be written to SCTA
recommending that SCTA not take on the additional burden of becoming
involved in reviewing projects purposed throughout the County with
related impacts on the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) network.
3. Sonoma County Transit /Operation - City Manager Netter referenced
letter dated July 6, 1994 from Sonoma County Transit regarding its
operation alternatives. He shared contents therein as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo and responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Vice Mayor Eck,
per above- reviewed staff report and recommendation, for a letter to be
written over the Mayor's signature requesting the Board of Supervisors'
consideration of open, competitive bid to a contract transit operator,
was unanimously approved.
4. Sonoma County Transit Svc.to Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School Dist. -
City Manager Netter reviewed letter dated August 2, 1994 from Sonoma
County Transit to Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District
regarding schedule changes related to transportation services to
students of the numerous schools in the community. Sonoma County
Transit has agreed to adjust the schedule to accouxnodate the Nbuntain
Shadows Middle School new dismissal time, but is unwilling to provide
service for the earlier dismissal time mentioned for Tuesdays without
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Transportation matters (cont'd):
additional funding from the School District. City Manager Netter said
this letter was brought to the Council's attention in support of
discussion with the School District whereby they are suggesting
changes in schedules to comrunicate and coordinate with the local
Transit System in order for all systems and programs to be as cost
effective as possible.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust updated Council on direct
comTmications today with the School District Manager whereby concern
and awareness of the inter - related scheduling impacts were
acknowledged. The School District confirmed it would retain original
start and dismissal times at least through January and, in the
interim, would see if it could work out schedule modifications with
the transit services.
Councilwoman
Spiro leaves CouncilwKxnan Spiro left the Chamber at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING
No. 94 -129 THE 1989 101 CORRIDOR PLAN AS THE MAJOR INVESTMENT STUDY FOR THE
HIGHWAY 101 CORRIDOR IN SONOMN COUNTY
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust explained the resolution.
Council previously adopted the referenced interim 101 Corridor Plan.
This resolution simply signifies re- wording for removal of the
reference to "interim" plan and to move forward with the actual plan.
Upon motion by Councilman. Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, and unanimously approved with above - signified absence of
Councilwoman Spiro, reading of Resolution No. 94 -129 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
Councilwoman
Spiro returns - Councilwoman Spiro returned to the Chamber at approximately 9:33 P.M.
November 8, 1994 General Election matters:
City Attorney Flitner reviewed contents of his memorandum dated
August 3, 1994 regarding his recon rendations for ballot language for
the two (2) local measures the City Council proposes to place on the
ballot for the 1994 November election. City Attorney explained
reasons for recomrending the "second" of two ballot language options
he provided to Council for both measures.
Council action for 1994 General Election matters proceeded as follows:
1. Ballot Treasure language re. approval of development, instruction or
acquisition in any manner of low rent housing projects
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilwoman. Gallagher, and
the option 2 ballot language recommended by the City Attorney with
regard to the Article XXXIV measure, was unanimously approved.
2. Ballot measure language re. referendum making certain amendments to
Ordinance 494 - Mobile Home Ordinance
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and
the option 2 ballot measure language recommended by the City Attorney
with regard to Ordinance 494 amendments, was unanimously approved.
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Rent Appeals Board appointment:
1. Accepting resignation of William Combs - City Manager Netter explained
the notice of resignation due to Mr. Combs' recent move to Clear Lake.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the resignation of William Combs from
the Rent Appeals Board was accepted.
2. Possible appointment of nominee to serve out William Combs' term which
expires on December 31, 1994 - Councilman Hollingsworth signified he
did not have a nomination in mind for this appointment. Discussion
included review of the existing ordinance requirements for Rent
Appeals Board Members, especially related to the two term limit.
Council concurred for staff to advertise the opening and to be sure to
signify the short time frame of the appointment.
Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority -
City Manager Netter explained the resolution for consideration
regarding this item and responded to Council questions. Councilwomen
Gallagher expressed disagreement with removal of abandoned vehicles if
the vehicles are located off public streets and are in private drive-
ways or entirely on private property. Assistant City Manager Leivo
clarified example of possibilities related to accumulating inoperable
vehicles for parts with appearance of a junk yard, that the resolu-
tion is in compliance with state law and does address such problems as
the described vehicles on private properties. W. Leivo responded to
Council question that if the City chooses not to join the Authority,
the citizens will still pay but there would be no provision to return
any of the funds back to the comYunity.
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
No. 94 -130 APPROVING THE AGREEN= FOR SONCM COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATENM T
SERVICE AUTHORITY
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth,
and approved with Councilwoman Gallagher dissenting, reading of
Resolution No. 94 -130 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
AB 3797 - Judicial Juvenile Curfew Ordinance - City Manager Netter referred to
information provided to Council regarding this item and said Council-
woman Spiro had previously requested Council's consideration to
support AB 3797. Councilwoman Spiro said she was not concerned as
mach with the issue of cost recovery compared to her concern about
cities being attacked for the constitutionality of the support. She
pointed out that the bill is currently in the Ways and Means Committee
and she would like the Council to signify support.
Discussion concluded in no consensus by the Council to support this
bill due to differing opinions on various aspects of the bill.
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Council Committee reports:
1. School District Communications Committee (Gallagher & Spiro) -
City Manager Netter referred to agenda provided to Council of the
School District /Cities Communications Committee meeting held on June
23rd, 1994 with notations on the agenda of items reviewed. Council
Committee Woman Gallagher shared results of the meeting. Council
Committee Woman Spiro referenced uniforms for school students and
requested this item be placed on the next School District Coordinating
Committee meeting agenda for open discussion.
2. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission - Council Liaison Spiro referred
to agenda provided to Council of Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
meeting of July 21, 1994. She confirmed the Commission's desire for
the City Council to be aware of the results of the Tea Dance showing a
profit for fiscal year 1993 -1994 of $4,860.34 as compared to $1,090.78
for fiscal year 1992 -93.
Councilwoman Gallagher referred to Item No. 6 on tonight's communica-
tions list from John Chase, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission, requesting a second Council liaison and said she would
like to request being the second appointment. Councilwoman Spiro
explained that the Seniors understood this was normal procedure
whereby she told them it was not City policy to have two Council
representatives for Commissions. W. Spiro confirmed that she had
responded to W. Chase and the matter had been handled.
3. Report on Hashimoto Mayor /delegation visit - Council Liaison Spiro
reported on the success of this visit from Friday, July 29th through
Sunday, July 31st. The dinner at the Wine Center on Saturday evening
was very nice honoring the Hashimoto City Delegation /Sister Cities
10th Anniversary.
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.
Councilwoman Spiro referred to a report on California Smoke Free
cities and expressed concern about Rohnert Park not being on the list
since it was one of the first to promote the non - smoking Healthy
Cities' projects. City Manager Netter said Rohnert Park was listed on
the second page of the report under partial non - smoking areas.
Councilwoman Spiro referred to letter dated July 19, 1994 from the San
Francisco Shakespeare Festival with notation from City Manager to
Performing Arts Center Director Michael Grice for follow -up. Ms.Spiro
thought the Midnight Shakespeare program would be a good experience
and asked for an update following Director Grice's review.
City Manager's report:
1. Crane Creek Regional Park regarding request for reimbursement of
construction costs per Joint Powers Agreement of August 7, 1989 -
City Manager Netter summarized this item.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, payment of $2,000 to Sonoma County Regional Parks for the
above- described reimbursement, was unanimously approved.
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City Manager's report (cont'd):
2. Water system savings due to retrofit program - Informational item.
3. Used Oil Grant for local education program - Informational item.
City Attorney's report:
City Attorney F 1 i tner reviewed and recommended ami cus support of the
three requests listed on the agenda as follows:
1. Wong v. City of Carson letter request dated July 15, 1994 involving
the relocation of mobilehome units and test for determining specified
conditions for granting a land use permit;
2. Knott v. State letter request dated July 22, 1994 regarding vicarious
liability of cities for the criminal acts of their employees; and
3. Stewart v. City and County of San Francisco letter request dated July
27, 1994 involving fair labor standards and impacts on an agency's
exposure to so- called "salary test" litigation.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman.
Spiro, amicus support of all three of the above- reviewed requests as
recommended by the City Attorney, were unanimously approved.
Matters from/for Council:
1. Designating voting delegate @ alternate League of California Cities'
Annual Conference - Mayor Reilly referred to letter dated July 11,
1994 from League of California Cities regarding this year's League
Annual Conference scheduled for Sunday, October 23 through Tuesday,
October 25, 1994 in Long Beach. As Mayor, Mr. Reilly confirmed he
would be designated as voting delegate, that Vice Mayor Eck would be
the alternate, and that any Councilmember desiring to attend the
conference could do so.
2. Vice Mayor Eck referred to placement of trash cans with handles on
lids at the ends of the bike path and hoped for a good report back on
the usefulness and success of same.
3. Councilwoman Spiro asked about possibilities of rebate machines for
recycling to be placed in designated locations. Vice Mayor Eck
commented on people leaving excess items around previous recycling
bins placed in designated areas.
4. Councilwoman Spiro explained concerns expressed to her by a lady
desiring to make comments on recent Planning Commission issues. She
was told at previous meetings to make her comments at later meetings
during architectural review and then told at those meetings that her
concerns should have been brought up during earlier meetings. Council
requested City Manager to check into the matter.
5. Councilwoman Gallagher expressed her interest to attend the League of
California Cities meeting on September 8, 1994 in San Diego. She
mentioned a resolution she wanted to represent that was previously
adopted by the Council to which Councilman Hollingsworth responded
that Council needed to review which resolution she was referring to so
Councilwoman Gallagher could present it as representing the City.
Councilwoman Spiro explained that this was not a Conference meeting
but a Committee meeting referenced by Councilwoman Gallagher.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) August 9, 1994
Matters from/for Council (cont'd):
Councilwoman Spiro further explained that she would be attending the
Conference meeting as the Council representative previously appointed
and the referenced resolution would come through the Revenues and
Taxation Board. Mayor Reilly confirmed Councilmembers do not need
special authorization to attend such meetings as requested above by
Councilwoman Gallagher but related expenses would be deducted from
designated allocations for the individual Councilmember.
6. In response to Councilwormn Gallagher's inquiry, Council recommended
an update on the Monterey Conference be scheduled on the next agenda.
7. Councilwoman Gallagher asked about designated painting of curbs as a
project for interested youth. City Manager Netter responded that the
issue had been discussed at staff level with conclusion that the
aftermath of up -keep would not be worth the effort. Staff has taken
the approach over the past 10 years not to paint the curbs because of
the extensive effort involved. City Engineer Brust reviewed procedures
of the of Public Works Department for maintenance of storm drains, etc.
Unscheduled
Public Mayor Reilly asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time.
Adjournment Mayor Reilly adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m.,Tuesday, August 16,1994 for General Plan Update Work Session
to be held at 6750 Commerce Boulevard in the City Council Chamber.
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