1994/11/29 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
November 29, 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 Pro Tempore Eck presiding.
CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Pro Tempore Eck called the regular session to order at approxi-
mately 6:23 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tempore advised that a closed session comrenced this evening
at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters and real
estate negotiations as listed on the agenda attachment. The City
will report on the two litigation cases later on the agenda regarding
Sine I vs. the City of Rohnert Park and Hillsboro vs. the City of
Rohnert Park. The personnel matter was pertaining to a public Safety
employee disability retirement and the real estate negotiation was
pertaining to Sewer Plant land /Assistance Dog Institute and T's
Academy. He said no action was taken and there was nothing further to
report at this time.
ROLL CALL Present: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher, Hollingsworth and Spiro
Absent: (1) Mayor Reilly (due to attending a family funeral service)
Temporary Youth Committee absent: Representative Jennifer Mello
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, Planning Director Skanchy,
Recreation Director Pekkain and Fire Services Commander Shields.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilwoman Gallagher referred to bottom of page 2 of the November
8th minutes and said to said to change Mr. Kitchen's comment from
"representing the Golf Club" to " representing the citizens of the
Golf Course Committee ". Councilwoman Gallagher to page 7 of same
minutes to add the reason Councilman Hollingsworth expressed at the
meeting for leaving the chamber, which was to avoid a conflict of
interest because of having a business relationship with the Rosens of
the next Council agenda item.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, including above- reviewed corrections, the minutes of
November 8, 1994 were unanimously approved as amended.
Approval of Bills:
City Manager Netter responded to Council questions related to the
bills presented for approval.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$1,497,593.54 were unanimously approved.
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Non - agendaed matters:
Mayor Pro Tempore Eck asked if any Councilmember had any items to add
to the agenda. Councilwomen Spiro and Gallagher each signified
miscellaneous items, if time permitted. City Manager Netter signified
three miscellaneous items.
Unscheduled Public Appearances:
Mayor Pro TenQore Eck stated that in coiTpliance with State Law (The
Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may do so at this
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requested to submit completed cards to the recording clerk.
Ramon J. Largaespada, 7214 Circle Drive, inquired about the possibility of more jobs
for youth in the comtunity. Mayor Pro Tempore responded that the City
previously had a Youth Job Corp that is no longer active. He
recommended that the speaker and Joe Turr of 41 Avram, who left the
Council meeting prior to speaking, present their inquiry at the next
Youth Committee meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. next Monday, December
5th, 1994. In the absence of Youth Committee Representative Jennifer
Mello, City Manager Netter said arrangements would be made to send
Youth Committee meeting agendas to both young men referenced herein.
Katherine Collins, 828 lilac Way, reviewed concerns related to three extensive
P.G.& E. outages during the past three weeks. Because of causing
various hardships on residents and businesses, she thought it would be
beneficial to have reports from P.G.& E., as required in the past,
explaining the outages. Ms. Collins inquired about the parking lot
at Self- Service Furniture and Century 21 addition to which City
Manager Netter responded. Katherine Collins also inquired about not
receiving a public hearing notice for the abandoned shopping carts.
City Manager Netter responded that the mailing list used was to the
store owners that have had an apparent problem with the abandoned
shopping carts.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Pro Tenpore Eck asked if any Councilmember had any questions
regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar.
Councilwoman Gallagher requested Resolution Nos. 94 -179 and 94 -185 be
removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the
agenda.
Resolutions:
No. 94 -180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
SPACE /LEASE RENTAL AGREEWNT WITH THE SENIORS' CRAFT SHOPPE FOR ROOM
SPACE AT THE COMING CENTER
No. 94 -181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
RATIFYING ALUMORIZATION OF THE CITY MNAGER TO EXECUTE U.S. DEPARTWN'T
OF JUSTICE /OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS GRANT AMRD AGREEMENT FOR
COMM-NITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) PHASE I PROJECT
(Award Number 95DMBX0185)
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No. 94 -182
RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF Ra*ERT PARK APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS, "M' PARK -
PHASE II PROJECT
No. 94 -183 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS - 1993,
PROJECT NO. 1993 -2
No. 94 -184 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS TO RE -ROOF THE ROHNERT PARK
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ordinance for introduction;
No. 596 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AM MING
CHAPTER 8.32, USE OF TOBACCO IN PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONFORM WITH AB13, SMDKING IN ENCLOSED PLACES OF
EMPLOYMENT
Councilwoman Spiro brought attention to page 2, item 3 of this
ordinance pointing out the omission of the word 'hot" in the last
sentence which should read 'Air from the smoking area shall not be
recirculated to other parts of the building.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth,seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, with the exception of removing Resolution Nos. 94 -179 and
94 -185 and with the above - reviewed correction to Ordinance No. 596,
and with the absence of Mayor Reilly, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
Award of Contract, Traffic Signals - 1992, Project No. 1991 -8 - Upon request of
Councilwoman Gallagher, this item pertaining to consideration of
Resolution No. 94 -179 was deferred to further discussion and review
during the Signalization Program update scheduled later on the agenda.
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
No. 94 -185 AMENDED LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY RIGHT OF WAY - RATIFICATION
(Winston Tires, 5050 Commerce Blvd.)
Councilwoman Gallagher signified her desire to vote no on the adoption
of this resolution to be consistent with her previous vote against the
Winston Tire project being located in the designated area.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and approved with Councilwoman Gallagher dissenting and the
absence of Mayor Reilly, Resolution No. 94 -185 was adopted.
Mobile Home Park matters:
1 /a. Post Election - Ordinance 494 /Extension of Mbratorium
Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON
No. 597 THE IMPOSITION OF RENTAL INCREASES BASED ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
INSTALLED IN ANY OF THE FIVE (5) MDBILEHONE PARKS LOCATED WITHIN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY -FIVE (65) DAYS AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
City Attorney Flitner explained the ordinance, including comrents
reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, and responded to Council
questions. Mr. Flitner recommnded adoption of an emergency ordinance
for reasons of hardship to the mobilehome park residents because the
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current moratorium is scheduled to expire on November 21, 1994 and
with the recent Measure L approval by the electorate on November
8th, 1994, the City Council can amend Ordinance 494. City Attorney
Flitner responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, and unanimously approved with Mayor Reilly absent, declared
an emergency based upon above - reviewed findings and meeting the
requirement of a 4 /5ths vote, reading of Ordinance No. 597 was waived
and said ordinance was adopted.
L/ u. OrditwclC:C 4934 amendments: 1) Capital improvements Pass Through; 2 ) Change of
Term limits; 3) Change CPI date from October to September each year
City Attorney Flitner explained this item as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo and responded to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwomen Spiro, to refer this item to the Mobile Home Park Rent
Appeals Board to set a date for Rent Appeal Board public hearing and
then consideration by the City Council.
2. Mobile Home Park Purchase Program
Council Committee Member Vice Mayor Eck and City Manager Netter
reported on the meeting held with representatives from Stone &
Youngberg and CB Commercial regarding the Mobile Home Park Purchase
Program for Valley Village Mobile Home Park, as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo, and responded to Council questions. It was
acknowledged that representatives from Stone & Youngberg were present
at tonight's City Council meeting to respond to questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion Councilwoman. Spiro, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, authorizing the City Manager to sign the
agreement to proceed with Stone & Youngberg for obtaining an
independent appraisal of Valley Village including an environmental
assessment and an economic feasibility report in an amount not to
exceed $15,000 from the City's Special Housing Fund, was unanimously
approved.
Vice Mayor Eck commented that he thought the Council Committee
comprised of himself and Mayor Reilly has had enough meetings on this
item and should have full Council review hereafter.
3. Mobile Home Park litigation matters:
a) Sims I vs. City of Rohnert Park - City Attorney Flitner reported
that the Sim I Greenbook case was argued in the Court of Appeals
on November 17th, 1994 and a decision should be forthcoming by the
end of the year, hopefully for the best.
b) Hillsboro vs. City of Rohnert Park - City Attorney Flitner reported
on this case that the failure of Ordinance 494 not having pass
through provisions will be considered before too long. Proposed
ordinance amexvdnents address related concerns and the appeal will
continue. City Attorney has been asked to review the proposed
amendments for submittal to the court. He will address the
concerns in the ordinance provisions and these will come before the
Council for review prior to consideration of adoption.
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Resolution A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION
No. 94 -186 OF STOP SIGNS (on Madison Avenue at 1521 Madison Avenue)
City Manager Netter explained this item which was carried over from
the previous Council meeting.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwoman Spiro, and unanimously approved with Nlayor Reilly
absent, to install the stop sign but to revisit the Madison Avenue
stop signs in six (6) months, reading of Resolution No. 94 -186 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
Councilman Councilman Hollingsworth left the chamber during the following staff
Hollingsworth- report at approximately 7:08 p.m. returning at approximately 7:11 p.m.
leaves /returns
Parks and Recreation matter:
1. Golis Park Baseball Field Lighting - Recreation Director Pekkain shared contents
of staff report on this item including results of a second public
hearing conducted at Goldridge Elementary School and concluding that
the Parks & Recreation Commission recommends lighting the baseball
field at G-Park under the following conditions: the lights would be
operated Mbnday through Saturday from April through August and Monday
through Sunday, September and October up to 10:00 p.m. and in November
only four days a week up to 9:30 p.m. Recreation Director Pekkain
responded to Council questions.
Public Mayor Pro Tempore Eck opened the meeting to receive public comments at
Comments approximately 7:15 p.m.
Public comments related to lighting at Golis Park Baseball Field were
submitted on speaker cards or other written and /or verbal communica-
tions expressing support or opposition by citizens as follows:
Greg Nordin, 1502 Golf Course Drive - OPPOSE
Katie Crump, 6841 Avenida Cala - SUPPORT
Steve Cincera, 1516 Griffin Way - SUPPORT
Gary Tatman, 1028 Hawthorne Cr.,with petition /150 signatures - SUPPORT
Jerry Griffin, Parks & Recreation Commissioner - SUPPORT
John O'Neill, 4374 Gloria Court - OPPOSE
Laurel McCarthy, 4315 Grove Court - OPPOSE
Betsy Smalarz, 1541 Genesis Court - OPPOSE
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Reilly closed the
public comment portion of this meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tempore Eck, to support the Parks & Recreation Commission
recommendation for Golis Park Baseball Field lighting, failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilwoman Gallagher and Mayor Pro Tempore Eck
NOES: (2) Councilman Hollingsworth and Councilwoman Spiro
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Reilly
City Attorney Flitner confirmed that the motion failed with the 2 -2
vote with acknowledgment that lighting at Golis Park Baseball Field
did not pass, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission,
because only the City Council has the authority to approve such
expenditures.
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RECESS Mayor Pro Tenpore Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:00 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Pro Terrpore Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
8:13 p.m. with all Councilmembers present with the exception of
Councilman Hollingsworth arriving late during the next staff <-r�port at
approximately 8:15 p.m.
Parks and Recreation matters: cont'd
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No. 94 -187 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING Ar�ENDED AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN BASEBAir
LEAGUE
City Manager Netter explained the resolution approving cosmetic
changes in the amended agreement with the main change being to
lengthen the lease term from five (5) to ten (10) years resulting in a
more reasonable rent charge to the Western Baseball League now that
actual cost estimates are available. City Manager introduced the new
owner of the Franchise, Bob Fletcher, who was available at tonight's
meeting to respond to Council questions.
Bob Fletcher, new owner of the Franchise for the Western Baseball League, reviewed
the up- coming schedule with starting play Friday night, May 19, 1995,
with 45 home games to August 20, 1994 and play -offs the second week in
September. He confirmed the League has been receiving extensive and
excellent publicity and that excitement in the community is building.
Construction should start in the next two months. Mr. Fletcher
reviewed the potential capital improvement plans submitted for
Council's review and requested at some point in the near future consid-
eration of the possibility of the City's assistance to make more of
those improvements in a more timely fashion.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded
by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved with the absence
of Mayor Reilly, reading of Resolution No. 94 -187 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
Abandoned Shopping Carts:
City Manager Netter reported on this item as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo. Language has been added to the ordinance introduced at
the previous Council meeting, as directed by Council, for the minimum
number of six ( 6 ) abandoned carts per ca 1 endar year before a fee is
charged. The ordinance is now up for adoption following the public
hearing duly noticed and scheduled at this time. Also submitted for
Council's consideration is a resolution establishing the $25.00 per
cart fee which would enable, as costs increase, cart fee increases
without amending the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tempore Eck reported on recent conT=ications regarding
efforts of store owners and managers to try and address the problem
which some had not been aware had reached the magnitude of so many
abandoned shopping carts. He understood there was at least one store
that still had not signed on to participate in the effort.
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Abandoned Shopping Carts item: cont'd
City Manager Netter responded to Council questions including confirm-: -
tion of extensive discussions with the City Attorney pertaining to
quasi public areas which are partial public areas like parking lots or
other areas accessible by the public. Comparisons were made of
examples of cost recovery and retrieval systems of other areas.
Public Mayor Pro Tempore Eck opened the public hearing at approximately
Hearing 8:32 p.m.
Public comments pertaining to adoption of the proposed ordinance
related to this matter were submitted on speaker cards or other
written and /or verbal communications expressing support or opposition
by citizens as follows:
Sonoma County Water Agency, by letter from William Stephens - SUPPORT
(Manager of Flood Control Maintenance Division)
Bert Jackson, 1455 Woodacre Trail, Santa Rosa, by phone call - OPPOSE
Benjamin Friedman, 655 Enterprise Drive - OPPOSE
Katherine Collins, 828 Lilac Way - SUPPORT
Ken David, Manager of Payless Drug Store - OPPOSE
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd. #188, - SUPPORT - and encouraged
a voluntary effort to assist seniors
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Reilly closed the
public hearing at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Discussion included a motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, to leave the proposed ordinance in abeyance to
see how the stores manage cart retrieval systems now that they are
more fully aware of the situation.
Council concurred to table the ordinance and revisit the matter
regarding abandoned shopping carts in three months at the second
Council meeting in March of 1995.
Bicycle Advisory Committee appointment:
Accepting resignation of Andrew L. Hutchins -
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, with direction to send letter of regrets, the acceptance of
Andrew Hutchins' resignation from the Bicycle Advisory Committee was
unanimously approved.
Resolution RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION
No. 94 -188 AND REPAIR OF MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
City Manager Netter explained this resolution for Rohnert Park City
signs as follows: 1) the Performing Arts Center sign; 2) Friendly City
sign; and 3) City Hall sign. Staff recommends calling for sealed
proposals in conjunction with all three signs. City Manager responded
to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 94 -188 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Planning and Zoning matters:
File No.1129 - Robert H. Lee & Associates, Inc., Chevron/McDonalds - Use Permit,
Site Plan and Architectural Review to remodel the existing Chevron
Service Station to allow for a McDonald's fast food restaurant and an
express drive through window. Subject property is located at 300
Redwood Drive in the CR PD District - Planning Director Skanchy
reviewed the staff report on this item referencing plans on display
and responded to Council questions. Introductions were made of
applicant representatives as follows:
Mr. John Hicks, Architect for Robert H. Lee & Associates
Mr. Jim Jimison of McDonald's
Mr. Dave Coleman, of Chevron
Ms. Dalene Whitlock, Traffic Specialist of
TJKM Transportation Consultants
The above - listed applicant representatives reviewed highlights of the
proposal and responded to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwoman Spiro, to take no action and let the Planning
Commission recommendation stand approving application of File No.1129.
Said motion failed by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: (2) Councilman Hollingsworth and Councilwoman Spiro
WES: (2) Councilwoman Gallagher because of potential car stack-
ing from combined fast food service and vehicles
getting gas as well as concerns about traffic
congestion on the wrest side until overpass improvements
are accomplished; and Mayor Pro Tempore Eck because he
had concerns about the combined services.
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Reilly
Acknowledgment was made that the failed motion signified no action by
the City Council and the Planning Commission action stands.
File No. 1659 - Pep Boys (Reeves & Associates) Use Permit, Site Plan and
Architectural Review for a Pep Boys automotive parts, retail and
service center to be located at 4805 Redwood Drive contiguous to the
Home Depot and Wal -Mart Stores - Planning Director Skanchy reviewed
the staff report on this item referencing plans on display and
responded to Council questions. Mr. Larry Reeves of Reeves Associates
Architects Inc. for Pep Boys was introduced and shared background
development of Pep Boys automotive services in California, reviewed
details of the proposed project for Rohnert Park, and responded to
Council questions.
Dave Mochel, 4405 Hollingsworth Cir., expressed opposition to the proposed project.
He reviewed reasons related to traffic congestion and the need to
consider consequences and competition fairness to existing merchants.
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Planning and Zoning matters: File No. 1659 - cont'd
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwoman Spiro, to take no action and let the Planning
Commission recommendation stand approving application of File No.1659.
Said motion failed by roll call vote as follows:
AYES: (2) Councilman Hollingsworth and Councilwomen Spiro
NOES: (2) Councilwoman Gallagher racause of the need for fairness
to existing merchants and Rohnert Park is not highly
populated enough for all the discount stores it
currently has without consequences like the example of
Self- Service Furniture going out of business; and
Mayor Pro Tempore Eck because of LOS levels at the
signified intersection and mitigation needs
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Reilly
Acknowledgment was made that the failed motion signified no action by
the City Council and the Planning Commission action stands.
Residential Fire Sprinklers:
City Manager Netter explained this staff report as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo regarding consideration of ordinance options
requiring automatic sprinkler systems in single family dwellings (new
construction only) for: Option 1 - Full System for entire
home /approximate cost (1700 sq.ft.home) $3,000; and Option 2 - Hot
Spot System/approximate cost (1700 sq.ft.home) $400 to $600. City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner and Fire Services Commander
Shields responded to Council questions.
Discussion included Mayor Pro Tempore Eck request for confirmation of
of discount figures offered by insurance companies for installation of
fire sprinkler systems; suggestion by Councilman Hollingsworth to
invite a representative from State Farm Insurance to address the issue
including statistics; Councilwoman Spiro expressed preference to the
full system but with recognition of the economics of doing the hot
spot system and, therefore, the need to include both options in notice
of public hearing; and Councilwoman Gallagher expressed total
opposition to the City requiring fire sprinklers for single family
homes to which Mayor Pro Tempore Eck responded he would never be
opposed to having a public hearing to receive input from residents on
both options. Council concurred a public hearing should be scheduled
for this item at its next meeting of December 13, 1994.
Signalization Program update:
City Manager Netter referenced tonight's consent calendar Resolution
No. 94 -179 deferred to this time on the agenda. As reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo, Mr. Netter reported on the proposed traffic
signal locations listed on the agenda. He and Director of Public
Works /City Engineer Brust responded to Council questions related to
same for:
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(1) Phase I -Traffic Signals at Commerce/Redwood Drive, Commerce /Golf
Course Drive, and Golf Course /Snyder Lane which is
represented in above Resolution No. 94 -179
Resolution
No. 94 -179 AWARD OF CONTRACT, TRAFFIC SIGNALS - 1992, PROJECT NO. 1991 -8
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 94 -179 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
(2) r k:su II -iiaff C Siyiia's aL CoitmercejAVram Avenue, wolf course/
Country Club Drive, and Golf Course /Fairway Drive
City Manager Netter reported that this Council Consent Calendar
authorized calling for sealed proposals. If acceptable bids are
received and Council authorizes traffic signals for these three
intersections, completion of the project would be estimated by the end
of summer 1995.
(3) Traffic Control Person for Holiday Season - City Manager Netter
reviewed staff recommendation on this item for the Public Safety
Department to provide a traffic control person at the intersections of
Commerce Blvd. at Redwood Drive (at Arby's Restaurant) and Comrerce
Blvd. at Golf Course Drive (by the Chevron Station).
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, the traffic control person for the holiday season, as recom-
mended by staff, was unanimously approved.
EXTEND MEETING - Councilman Hollingsworth acknowledged the time being nearly
10:00 p.m. and said he would be willing to stay only through comments
of the next agenda item and requested waiting to officially extend the
meeting thereafter, if so desired by the remaining Councilm nlDers.
Council agreed.
Economic Development - 22 acres/West side in City's Sphere of Influence
City Manager Netter reported on this item, as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo, to follow up on previous Council authorization to pro-
ceed to LAFCO for waiver of policy to remove the 22 acres on the west
side of U. S. 101 in the City's sphere of influence from the Comninity
Separator area. The upcoming LAFCO meeting for this item is scheduled
for December 1st, 1994. Discussion followed with concluding confirma-
tion that the referenced LAFCO meeting is for staff to obtain
information pertaining to the Commin.ity Separator policy.
Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. 95407 reviewed concerns about
designated property between Levitz Furniture and Home Depot and did
not feel that area could actually be signified Community Separator,
and, therefore, encouraged annexation of the property. Mayor Pro
Tempore Eck responded that LAFCO has so designated the Community
Separator area.
John Hudson, 399 Bonnie, reviewed reasons opposing annexation and the need to
respect community separators comparing the place formerly called
Valley of the Heart's Delight now called Silicon Valley.
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Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd. #188, expressed disapproval of the City Manager
attending the LAFCO meeting at this time with uncertain -ties of the
General Plan update and the need for a 20 year Master Plan. She felt
every annexation should be on the ballot and the City has a no
annexation policy that should be honored. She reviewed reasons for
opposing annexation under the current infrastructure conditions.
Paul Stutrud, 712 Hudis, reviewed reasons for opposing annexation of the referenced
22 acres identified as open space in the General Plan, including
violation of urban separator and school district development funds.
No annexation should be done until the City resolves traffic impacts,
infrastructures, etc.
Charles Kitchens, 4549 Fern Place, referred to traffic signals reviewed on the
previous agenda item. He expressed approval of signals at Commerce
and Golf Course but did not think the one on Fairway was necessary
because of two other stop signs in the vicinity. Mayor Pro Tempore
Eck responded that only Phase I was approved tonight and the Fairway
Drive signals were listed in Phase II to be reviewed later.
Ray Shehan, 393 bbrina Place, referred to his recent letter to the City and shared
contents encouraging annexation of his property between Willis Avenue
and Dowell Avenue.
Dave Mochel, 4405 Hollingsworth, expressed
disapproval of the expense
of sending
City staff to the referenced
LAFCO meeting. He reviewed
reasons
for
opposing annexation and that
the reasons were for slicing
up the
tax
revenues. He recommended encouraging LAFCO to work on
having
the
state come up with a plan for
statewide distribution of sales tax.
He
requested Council to redirect
staff accordingly.
Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, reviewed several projects identified in the
General Plan that were annexed separately. He made additional
comments encouraging annexation of his above- referenced property and
requested Council's consideration. Discussion followed.
Councilman
Hollingsworth- Councilman Hollingsworth left the Chamber at approximately 10:15 p.m.
leaves
EXTEND MEETING - Council concurred to extend the meeting beyond the regular adjoun-
ment time to handle necessary items and provide time for comments per
citizen speaker cards previously submitted.
Seed Farm Drive proposed improvements along State Farm Insurance Company frontage
(funding possibilities, in concept) - This item was deferred to the
next regular Council meeting of December 13, 1994.
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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.
City Manager Netter referred to item #5 reminding Council of the
Mayors' & Councilmembers Assn. discussion group meeting to be held at
Santa Rosa City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December ist, 1994.
City Manager Netter referenced item #12 from MaltiVision Cable TV Corp.
to bring to Council's attention the proposed agreement to sell the
cable TV ystern serving Rohnert Park to Century Communications.
Assistant City Manager Leivo will be reviewing the existing franchise
for related details.
Remaining Agenda Items:
Due to the lateness of the hour, it was acknowledged that the
remaining items listed on the agenda including City Manager's Report,
City Attorney's Report and Matters from/for Council were either pro-
vided for informational purposes or items needing further reports,
discussions or Council action would be deferred to the next regular
City Council meeting, unless specifically noted in these minutes.
Matters from Council:
City Council Annual Invocation to start New Year - Councilwoman Gallagher confirmed
her request to have this item on the agenda earlier enough this year
for her recommendation not to begin the New Year with prayer because
it is not appropriate especially at public governn_nt meetings. City
Manager Netter responded with reminder to Council that this has been
established as the prerogative of the newly seated Mayor.
Iry Sutley, County Chairman of the Peace and Freedom Party P.O.Box 174, Glen
Ellen, CA 95442, said he had appealed to the Council in past years
regarding the matter of prayer and continued to oppose this action.
Greg Downing, 13 Varda, Sonoma Grove student and member of the ACLU said the
University Campus is part of Rohnert Park and to represent that
community, religious beliefs are not appropriate.
Steven 'Ihertoa, Chair on the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties
Thorriton urged the Council not to have an invocation to start its New Year
(correction- meeting because it will only divide the City of Rohnert Park. He was
Gallagher) responding to last year's direction of the Mayor to come earlier this
year to review this matter. He discussed his views on the First
Amendment of the Constitution and his opposition to the invocation.
Council discussion which included the City Seal, review of separation
of Church and State, etc.
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Unscheduled Public Appearances:
Mayor Pro Tenpore Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make
an appearance at this time.
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd. #188, asked if the City NHnager still planned
to attend the above - reviewed LAFCO meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Eck
confirmed that the directive was previously authorized.
Debra Hales, 825 Liana Court, said witch craft is also a religion and the Council
should be fair all around because religion is religion.
CDA meeting: Reference was made to the Community Development Agency meeting
scheduled after the regular City Council meeting on the agenda.
Council concurred to defer approval of CDA bills and minutes to the
December 6, 1994 special meeting and defer the remaining CDA items to
the regular Council agenda of December 13, 1994.
Adjournment Mayor Pro Tempore Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m., December 6, 1994 for a "Special Nbeting" to swear in new
City Councilmembers and change Council Officers.
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