1995/02/14 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
February 14, 1995
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session
commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately 6:28 p.m.
and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Eck explained the pre - scheduled Bicycle Tour that took place earlier
this afternoon for the purpose of observing various sites to be considered for
potential overlay zone. The Mayor also advised that a closed session
commenced this evening at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, real estate
negotiations and personnel matters as listed on the agenda attachment,
including an additional personnel matter. Reports on some of these items were
scheduled later on this regular meeting agenda. No action was taken during
the closed session and there was nothing further to report at this time.
ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Gallagher, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck
Absent: (0) None
Temporary Youth Committee absent: Jennifer Mello
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney
Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, Planning Director Skanchy, Finance
Director Harrow and Recreation Supervisor Miller.
Approval of Minutes:
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Reilly,
the minutes of January 24, 1995 were unanimously approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills:
City Manager Netter responded to Council questions related to the January
24th, 1995 bills for approval. He indicated Check No. 64884 to S.C.R.U.B.S.
was for the new Animal Shelter and Check No. 64928 to the Wall Street
Journal was subscriptions for the City Manager's Department.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
with Councilwoman Gallagher's automatic no vote on payment to Sonoma
County Wineries Association, City bills presented per the attached list in
the amount of $1,092,717.29 were unanimously approved.
Non- agendaed matters:
Mayor Eck queried if any Councilmember had any non - agendaed items to add
to the agenda. Miscellaneous items were signified by Councilmembers Spiro
Gallagher and Mayor Eck, if time allowed. City Manager Netter also signified
a few miscellaneous items. Council agreed in advance that the 10:00 p.m.
adjournment time should be honored for this Council meeting.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) February 14, 1995
Unscheduled Public Appearances:
Mayor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), citizens
wishing to make a comment may do so at this time. Under legislation of the
Brown Act, in most cases, the Council cannot handle an item without
agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the
entrance of the Chamber and persons speaking under unscheduled public
appearances are requested to submit completed cards to the recording clerk.
Mal K. Kolm, 315 Rustic Lane, Valley Village Mobile Home Park, expressed concerns and
reviewed inconveniences related to handicapped access/parking provisions
hampered by current road conditions at Valley Village Mobile Home Park.
He acknowledged that this item has been placed on the agenda for the next
meeting of the Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board and requested Council's
assistance toward a solution to the matter. Discussion included Mayor Eck's
comments that the City Council could write a letter addressing the concern but
there was somewhat of a problem in that the roads within the mobile home
park are on private property and not within the City's maintenance authority.
Discussion concluded in agreement that a meeting should be set up with the
Council Committee and the Park Owner on this matter and that Mr. Kolm
would be notified when the meeting is scheduled.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Eck queried if anyone had any questions regarding the matters on the
Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council
Meeting Memo.
Councilwoman Spiro reque_.sted Resolution Nn, Q5 -11 he mill-Ii frnm uhe
Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda.
Resolutions:
No. 95 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ESKY BENAVIDEZ CORPORATION
(c /o Simpson, Aherne & Garrity Professional Corp.)
No. 95-12 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE,
INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
No. 95 -13 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95 -06 CALLING FOR
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS CITY VEHICLES FOR
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Ordinance adoption:
No. 601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK AMENDING SECTION 5.24.040 GRANT OF FRANCHISE, OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously
approved.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) February 14, 1995
Resolution
No. 95 -11 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RATE FOR THE POSITION OF PART -
TIME FIRE SERVICE SPECIALIST
City Manager Netter explained the resolution in response to Council questions
in that the Voluntary Fire Service Specialists receive a stipend for a 12 hour
shift. This resolution would allow the shift to be split.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 95 -11 was adopted.
Resolution No. 95 -13 rescinding Resolution No. 95 -06 calling for sealed proposals for
miscellaneous City vehicles for various departments - City Manager Netter
responded to Council questions regarding this resolution related to the
cooperative purchasing language in vehicle contracts of government agencies
allowing public agencies to "piggy- back" on their contracts. Mr. Netter
responded to further Council concerns that three of the referenced vehicles for
the City will be natural gas vehicles.
Temporary Youth Committee report:
In the absence of a representative, there was no Youth Committee report.
Scheduled Public Appearances:
1. Chamber of Commerce /Economic Development Brochure -
Jeffrey Sommers, Chair of Economic Committee for Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce and Co-Owner of Western Business Park, shared contents of letter
distributed to Council. He reviewed concerns expressed therein about the
economic development of Rohnert Park and requested the City to participate in
the printing and distribution of the Economic Development Brochure by
sponsorship of the Brochure in the amount of $5,000.
Discussion concluded with concurrence by Council to place this request for
sponsorship on the next Council agenda for further review and consideration.
2. Mr. Ben Friedman, 655 Enterprise Dr. #167 re. interest on security deposits -
Mr. Friedman shared contents of his letter dated January 13, 1995 requesting
amendments to Ordinance No. 587 pertaining to interest on security deposits.
Discussion included background review of establishing the City's current
ordinance for interest on security deposits. Mayor Eck advised that the
Council has reviewed this issue many times and that most of the above -
requested amendments were already expressed in the language of the existing
ordinance. If Council desired to consider any amendments, it could be done
but in the absence of rent control, as pointed out throughout the entire process,
this effort will not work. Councilwoman Spiro shared concerns related to
providing notification to landlords as she has communicated with some who
were unaware of the City's ordinance pertaining to this item.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) February 14, 1995
Scheduled Public Appearances: (cont'd)
3. Mr
Phil Trowbridge, Condiotti Enterprises, re. General Plan update -
Mr. Phil Trowbridge, Vice President of Condiotti Enterprises, shared contents
of letters dated February 8 and 14, 1995 pertaining to development proposal
for property east of Hewlett Packard on Petaluma Hill Road. Comments
concluded in requesting City Council to change the scope of the City's present
General Plan and expand it to include an expanded sphere of influence for the
numerous benefits to the community as listed and reviewed.
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Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or
verbal communications expressing support or opposition to the above proposal
and request for General Plan amendments by citizens as follows:
Glenn Foley, 1036 Hawthorne - SUPPORT
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd., /#188 - OPPOSE
Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way - OPPOSE
Vicki Vidak- Martinez, 556 Lydia Court - SUPPORT
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed public
comments on this item.
Discussion included varied Council concerns related to community needs
including school and recreational facilities; comparisons to completing the
current General Plan Update in process, with or without amendment proposals;
plans to proceed with a 20 year Master Plan following completion of the
current General Plan Update anticipated by the middle of this year; compliance
with State laws, CEQA and ABAG requirements related to housing needs,
Infrastructures, sewer capacities, etc. "
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilwoman Spiro, to direct staff to consider the implications of the
above - reviewed request for changes in the current General Plan Update to
expand the spheres of influence and to include looking at possibilities related to
the eastern and western areas of the community, and failed by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmembers Flores and Spiro
NOES: (3) Councilmembers Gallagher, Reilly and Mayor Eck
In response to citizen inquiry asking about putting this matter to the vote of the
people, Mayor Eck responded 20% on an initiative ballot measure or a recall.
Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:57 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
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Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
and unanimously approved, William M. Brown was appointed to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a two year term to expire December 31st, 1996
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) February 14, 1995
Planning Commission letter of resignation from Vondina Young - Farrell -
Council concurred to accept this letter of resignation dated February 7, 1995
from Vondina Farrell. Vice Mayor Spiro acknowledged this appointment to
the Planning Commission was her nomination and that she is in the process of
interviews with several people who have signified interest in the opening. She
requested others interested in the appointment to let her know right away as she
will be making her decision on the nomination within the next week.
Physical Therapy Services /Conceptual proposal on City's hospital site -
A presentation was given by Mr. Bob Niklewicz, RPT MA, representing the
Rohnert Park Wellness Campus Project for the referenced conceptual proposal.
He shared contents of letter dated February 14, 1995 and additional informa-
tional material distributed to Council and responded to Council questions. At
this time, the project developers request Council's approval of three items as
follows:
1) Allow a "due diligence" study period of 18 months, during
which the land is secured which will allow completion of needed
research and preparation of a formal project proposal;
2) Consider forming a subcommittee to work with the project
development group; and
3) Start developing a mutually acceptable means to contract for use
of the land designated as the location of the Wellness Center.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, to proceed with the
development of the Wellness Center Council Sub - committee, afterwhich the
Council Committee can then proceed with communications pertaining to the
first and third above - requested items. In response to volunteers signified by
Councilmembers, Mayor Eck appointed Councilwomen Spiro and Gallagher as
Council Committee for the proposed Wellness Center.
Finance Department reports:
1. Review of 6 month Revenues & Expenditures Report for Fiscal Year 94 -95 -
Finance Director Harrow shared highlights of this staff report dated January 6,
1995 confirming percentages reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The
City has received approximately 51.9% of the budgeted revenues from the
general and utility funds and has expended approximately 47% of the budgeted
expenditures as of December 31st, 1994. Mr. Harrow reminded Council that
the balance signifies use of reserves in the amount of $288,000, which must be
considered with the December receipts which are traditionally received in
March. It is hoped the actual receipts for the fiscal year will exceed the budget
estimate by $200,000.
2. Response to Audit Management Letter- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1994
City Manager Netter referenced this staff report dated January 18, 1995
responding to comments of the City's external auditors, Macias & Company,
which were based on observations of examination of the financial records of
the City. City Manager and Finance Director Harrow responded to Council
questions. Council expressed concerns about the disbursement of pre - printed
check signatures. Mayor Eck requested staff to review this item in the
upcoming budget and check into the possibilities of acquiring a check signing
machine as suggested by the auditors.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman Flores, the
audit management report and response was unanimously approved.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) February 14, 1995
Empire Waste Management matters:
1. Request for Rate Increase:
City Manager Netter explained this staff report recommended a 3.8% increase
in Garbage Fees for residential and commercial accounts as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo. He advised that a public hearing had been duly
noticed and scheduled at this time. City Manager introduced James Landa,
Division President and General Manager of Empire Waste Management, who
reviewed the item further and responded to Council questions.
Katherine Collins, 828 Lilac Way, commented on her previous concerns related to commercial
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 8:29 p.m. There being
Resolution no one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
No. 95 -14 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SETTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RUBBISH OR REFUSE
COLLECTION RATES
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro, with
Councilwoman Gallagher dissenting to be consistent with previous votes,
reading of Resolution No. 95 -14 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
2. New Can Exchange Rate - City Manager Netter referenced letter dated February 10, 1995
from Empire Waste Management and shared contents therein regarding
instituting a new can exchange rate of $15.00 per exchange. One can
exchange per customer per year will be free, or no charge if picked up on site.
City Manager thought this was reasonable and recommended the ;•p,,,
placed on the next Council agenda for review and approval. Council agreed.
Parks and Recreation matters:
1. 1995 Aquatics Schedule and Fees - Recreation Supervisor Guy Miller explained this staff
report as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo and responded to Council
questions.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilman Flores, the
1995 Aquatics Schedule and Fees, as recommended by staff, were unanimously
approved.
2. Recreational facilities priorities list - City Manager Netter explained this staff report as
reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. He advised the Recreational facilities
priorities list was provided for informational purposes and Council would be
able to review it more thoroughly during the upcoming budget sessions.
There were various discussions with respect to the Indoor Swim Center, its
location, the lap pool, funding limitations, retaining the grassy area south of
the Community Center and the addition of a Sports Complex in the priority
list. Acknowledgment was made by Councilwoman Gallagher that she is
Council Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission and she would share
Council comments, if desired. City Manager Netter commented it would not
be relevant to change the list as it is just a working list of priorities at this
point. Council concurred to review the list at the upcoming budget.
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Parks and Recreation matters: (cont'd)
3. Burton Avenue Recreation Center (BARC) additional storage shed - City Manager Netter
introduced Betty Ferra of Rohnert Park Kut -Ups to review this item. She
advised of their recent name change from Kitchen Kut -Ups to Rohnert Park
Kut -Ups and explained the request to extend the BARC storage shed for their
use per proposed plans provided to Council. The improvements would include
a 10'x 12' extension to the existing storage shed with all improvement costs
paid by the Kut -Ups.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
the Burton Avenue Recreation Center storage shed extension as requested by
the Rohnert Park Kut -Ups, was unanimously approved.
Magnolia Park Master Plan - Review - City Manager Netter referenced plans on display and
explained this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. As previously
signified, the Parks and Recreation Commission has moved the priority for M
Park turfing and play equipment into its 1 to 5 year priority standing. The
Land and Water Conservation funding grant submitted for the landscaping
project and turfing has been denied. Therefore, funding will have to come
from other sources, if this project is to become a higher priority at this time.
Codding Enterprises option on 2.31 acres (A.P. #143 - 040 -93) - City Manager Netter reported on
this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. He responded to
questions and confirmed staff recommends approval of the changes in the
option agreement.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
changes in the Codding Enterprises option on the above - referenced parcel, as
recommended by staff, was unanimously approved.
Bicycle Master Plan - City Manager Netter explained this item was a continued public hearing
from the previous City Council meeting.
Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, Chairman of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, updated
Council on results of Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting since the initial
public hearing held during the City Council meeting of January 24, 1995 for
the Rohnert Park Bicycle Master Plan. Discussion included decision, from
past concerns expressed by both Council and Committee members, to more
fully consider bicycle conduct including on -going educational concepts, as well
as the possibility of Council's consideration of regulations, as it has the option
of doing through resolutions or ordinances, that would exceed State vehicle
codes. The Bicycle Committee expects to present an official request for
Council's consideration in the near future. Also mentioned was the possibility
of providing bicycle route maps for the convenience of bicyclists which
included sharing examples of maps ranging from expensive to economical
versions.
Discussion included varied opinions of Council related to the provision of a
bicycle route map as a community service or through local advertising.
Discussion concluded in Mayor Eck's comment that such a map should
designate class 1 or 2 areas signifying safer or riskier areas to bicyclists. The
Mayor also signified that he would be inclined to provide such a map as a City
operation with the more simplified and economical example given.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) February 14, 1995
Bicycle Master Plan: (cont'd)
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Eck continued the public hearing from the January
24th, 1994 City Council meeting at approximately 8:56 p.m. There being no
one desiring to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by
Councilman Reilly, to proceed with the Rohnert Park Bicycle Master Plan as
recommended herein with inclusion of an economical bicycle route map and
distribution in upcoming City budget, was unanimously approved.
Chairman Jake Mackenzie further suggested the possibility of a promotional
effort around the City's Founders' Day Event to publicize and develop funding
to support the newly approved Bicycle Master Plan.
Mobile Home Parks matters:
1. Mobile Home Park Purchase Program update - City Manager Netter referenced FAX
communications dated February 7, 1995 from Mr. John DuPriest, the resident
Mobile Home Park representative, reviewing results of the meeting he had at
Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park. This memo signifies that the meeting went
well. Mr. DuPriest will be holding follow -up meetings to enable final
implementation of this potential purchase to proceed.
2. Mobile Home Park - City Attorney's response letter to Valley Village residents - Discussion
of this item included City Attorney Flitner's response to Council inquiry that
the previously requested letters addressing concerns of the mobile home park
residents related to this issue went out two weeks ago. City Manager Netter
acknowledged that copies of this City Attorney response letter would be
provided to Council.
City Manager also advised results of the Valley Village NOI hearing. It was
decided to turn the matter over to the Hearing Examiner on February 23rd,
1995 at 10:00 a.m. This pertains to rules and regulations and how the rents
are computed through the NOI formula.
Council Committee reports:
1. Mayor's meeting with Chamber of Commerce - Mayor Eck commented on concerns expressed
at this recent meeting related to Council candidates and election process. He
recommended the City Council have a session with the Board of Directors to
further review and resolve these concerns. Council agreed, accordingly, to
schedule a breakfast meeting on Thursday, March 9th, 1995 at 7:30 a.m.
2. Project Graduation - Councilwoman Spiro presented the Project Graduation continuous plaque
for 1994 to the Mayor signifying appreciation for the efforts involved for this
program. Mayor Eck recommended the plaque be sent to the City's
Department of Public Works for due recognition of participation in the
program.
3. Sonoma County Transportation & Land Use Conference, February 11, 1995 - Councilwoman
Spiro commented on attending this full house conference which was effective
with innovative ideas. She noted that Linda Branscomb and Jake Mackenzie
also attended. Councilwoman Spiro shared that the only negative aspect was
some disparaging remarks made by an architect from Santa Rosa criticizing
Rohnert Park, who was not aware of ABAG requirements. Councilwoman
Spiro made the recommendation of having a panel of developers participate if
another conference is planned next year. Mayor Eck confirmed he was able to
attend part of this conference and commented further on the conference.
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4. Open Space District meeting - Mayor Eck referenced agenda packets provided to Council for
the Open Space District meeting scheduled this Thursday, February 16, 1995
when the study area map included in the agenda packets would be reviewed.
Also being recommended is a consultant be hired to review policies and
techniques to purchase open space lands in the area between Rohnert Park and
Santa Rosa.
5. Sonoma County Gang Task Force - Councilwoman Gallagher reported on her attendance at
this recent meeting. The City's Resource Specialist Kathy Vander Vennet also
attended and shared efforts to speed up the grant for officers as there are some
funds available for gang prevention.
6. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association/City Selection Committee meeting - Mayor Eck
updated Council on this recent meeting regarding consideration of various
appointments with Pete Foppiano, Sharon White and Councilwoman Smith
interest signified for Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).
Councilwoman Spiro confirmed her interest in the Golden Gate District
appointment to which Mayor Eck responded that Nancy Reed and Ann Magnie
had also expressed interest in this appointment.
Planning and Zoning matter:
1. File No. 1650 - Caffino Coffee - Reconsideration of Application for a drive -thru portable
kiosk to be located at 6325 Commerce Blvd., in the North Bay Shopping
Center parking lot - Planning Director Skanchy referenced plans on display for
this item, reviewed staff report provided to Council and responded to Council
questions. He confirmed staff's recommendation of denial of the application
based on the architecture not tying into the shopping center including style,
color and signage and concerns about traffic flows of the proposal being too
close to the most southernly exit of the North Bay Shopping Center.
Representatives of Caffino Vice President Robert Vogt, Project Coordinator
Brenda Gillarde and Traffic Consultant George Nickelson further reviewed the
proposal and responded to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, with Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck dissenting
due to concerns related to traffic flows, File No. 1650 for Caffino Coffee was
approved subject to the applicants working with Planning Director Skanchy on
a more harmonious background colors but still retaining the red and green trim
related to Caffino's trademark and possible location change.
Noise ordinance amendment to provide for certain restrictions on leaf blowers:
City Manager Netter explained this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting
Memo including the need to correct the referenced Section 9.44.120 to Section
9.44.115.
Public Comments: Mayor Eck opened the meeting to receive public comments at approximately
9:32 p.m.
Al Barr, 5746 Dexter Circle, initiator of this noise ordinance amendment,
recommended inclusion of vacuum apparatuses. City Attorney Flitner and City
Manager Netter responded to Council inquiry related to this recommendation
confirming the appropriateness of the inclusion.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed public
comments at approximately 9:34 p.m.
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Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 602 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING
CHAPTER 9.44 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
SECTION 9.44.115 LIMITING THE USE OF LEAF BLOWERS, LAWN
BROOMS, VACUUM APPARATUSES, OR SIMILAR DEVICES TO
CERTAIN HOURS
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
and unanimously approved including referenced Section 9.44.115 correction
and inclusion of vacuum apparatuses, reading of Ordinance No. 602 was
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Annexation Fees /Public Facility Financing - Due to the lateness of the hour and recommendation
of Attorney Margaret Sohagi, City Manager Netter advised that this item
pertaining to an ordinance amendment appealing Chapter 3.28, Annexation
Fees and adding Chapter 3.28 titled "Public Facility Financing in Areas to be
Annexed" would be deferred to the next Council meeting. He distributed to
Council updated information related to this item for further review and
consideration at the next Council meeting.
Sonoma County Water Agency letter re. Potter Valley Project/Loss of Eel River diversions to
Russian River - City Manager Netter referenced this letter dated January 16,
1995, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, provided to Council for its
information.
Resolution
No. 95 -15 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA FOR THE SUPPLY AND USE OF RECLAIMED WATER WITHIN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Netter explained this resolution, as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo, per staff report provided to Council.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilwoman Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
95 -15 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Park and Ride Lot - City Manager Netter updated the Council on this item, as reviewed in the
Council Meeting Memo, with recommendation to develop a new off ramp
temporarily until funds are available for relocation. Through the efforts of
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, Assemblywoman Kerry Mazzoni, and the
City of Rohnert Park desiring to get the Park and Ride Lot built, it appears that
Caltrans will be agreeable with allowing temporary access to the Park and Ride
Lot from the existing on -ramp and that relocation of the on -ramp would occur
when other funding is available.
Resolution
No. 95 -16 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH A POLICY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES INCURRED ON CITY BUSINESS
City Manager Netter explained this resolution, as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo, and responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 95 -16 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) February 14, 1995
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 on Communications from the U. S.
Department of Justice/Community Oriented Policing Services regarding
notification of Rohnert Park qualifying for the matching COPS FAST grant
award to provide one officer in the schools. There is no guarantee at this time
that funds will be available in the School District's budget for the matching
share, so the award is pending availability of matching funds in upcoming
budget reviews.
City Manager Netter referred to item #7 on Communications from Mountain
Shadows Golf Resort signifying preference to retain the day after Thanksgiving
as a City observed holiday and said this was Mountain Shadows' response to
previous Council concerns. Councilwoman Spiro, as Council Committee
representative for the Golf Course, said this was not according to previous
Council direction. She agreed a Golf Course Committee meeting should be
scheduled for further review of this item.
Matters from/for Council:
1. Future Town Hall meetings - Council concurred to schedule the next Town Hall meeting for
"A" Section in the vicinity of Alicia Park at the Scout Hut or School at 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, March 30th, 1995. It was also acknowledged that the next
General Plan Update Work Session will be held in the Council Chamber at
6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27th, 1994.
2. Setting date for joint meeting with School District - Council agreed to schedule this meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13th, 1995. One of the items to be discussed at
this meeting will be the frequency of the School District Coordination
Committee meetings.
3. Possible Cancellation of Crane Melon Festival - Beth Jeffcoat, Executive Director of Chamber
of Commerce, commented on the extensive work and costs involved in the
efforts of the Crane Melon Festival and that another organization outside the
area has facilities available. She advised they will be entertaining possibilities
for the event during the next 30 days and see what happens.
4. Setting date for joint dinner meeting with Sonoma State University Presidents Cabinet
(Suggested dates by SSU representatives are March 6, 7, and 16) - Council
agreed to Monday, March 6, 1995 for this joint dinner meeting suggesting
6:00 p.m. but signified that SSU should set the time since they will be hosting
this dinner meeting
5. Mayors & Councilmembers Association General Meeting, Town of Windsor, at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, March 9, 1995 with Speaker, Mr. Ted Gaebler, author of
"Reinventing Government" - City Manager Netter announced this meeting.
6. Tour of Laguna Treatment Plant at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 1995 - City Manager
Netter announced the scheduling of this tour for informational purposes.
7. Senior Advisory Commission report - Liaison Councilwoman Spiro referenced copies of this
report provided to Council and commented on highlights.
8. General Plan Noise Element/aircraft Flight Patterns - Councilwoman Spiro referenced this
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) February 14, 1995
8. General Plan Noise Element/aircraft Flight Patterns - Councilwoman Spiro referenced this
report provided to Council from Associate Civil Engineer Joe Gaffney and
pointed out that there was no mention of helicopters. She requested a report
on that in response to previously expressed concerns from residents.
9. Animal Shelter Open House /FAIRE appreciation to donators - In response to Mayor Eck's
inquiry, City Manager Netter explained efforts to combine these two items.
Staff's preference was to wait until spring when the landscaping is in and not
during the rainy season due to muddy conditions. Paul Hauck, President of
FAIRE, explained their desire to invite and recognize approximately 120 of the
donors of dhe building land and III d- Rio problem with waiting for a combined
event if the designated donors were invited. City Manager thought the open
house was being planned for later than the April 1st date mentioned, but said
he would check into the matter regarding possibilities of an earlier date. Mr.
Hauck expressed preference for a weekend date.
City Manager's report:
1. Replacement of 1969 Snorkel Fire Unit - City Manager Netter shared contents of this staff
report dated February 3, 1995 regarding the purchase of the referenced item
which was a demonstration unit. This replacement purchase will create no
overlap of payments with the first payment being due July of 1996, which is
after the current unit is paid off in January 1996.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro,
authorization to purchase and preparation of lease agreement for above -
reviewed item for the next Council agenda, was unanimously approved.
2. Installation of vandal -proof garbage cans - City Manager Netter reviewed staff report on this
item dated January 27, 1995 and asked if Council desired staff to pursue
further possibilities due to the costs involved and comparisons -itf; the heavy
duty galvanized garbage cans or cement aggregate. Council agreed with the
need for further review including suggestion of fewer designated spot
placements of a better looking container and also that the School District might
be able to participate in the effort around Rancho Cotate.
3. Department of Public Safety "POGS" idea - City Manager Netter explained this item for
informational purposes pertaining to a program involving the collection of
bottle caps for the benefit of disadvantaged youths.
4. Comprehensive Subregional Planning Project - Grant denied - City Manager Netter said
copies of this item were provided to Council for informational purposes. He
pointed out that this is not the project that the Planning Directors are
challenging ABAG which is still pending. The ABAG draft should be
available sometime in March.
5. Local Government Commission membership renewal - City Manager Netter referenced copies
of this notice provided to Council and asked if Council desired to continue this
membership. Council concurred.
6. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association meeting - City Manager Netter advised this
meeting was held 'last week in the City of Santa Rosa on February 9th, 1995.
7. League of California Cities /City Managers' Meeting in Monterey, Wednesday through
Friday, February 22nd - 24th, 1995 - City Manager Netter announced this
item.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) February 14, 1995
8. Jury Duty - City Manager Netter advised he has recently been called for jury duty and that
maybe he will get dismissed.
9. Council meeting costs - Council discussed concerns related to costs of attending various
meetings with questions raised related to appropriateness of coverage of the
costs reimbursed by the City. Council agreed coverage of meeting costs are
appropriate if such meetings are an official City function.
City Attorney's report:
Sime vs. City of Rohnert Park/City's re. interest in having opinion published -
Due to the lateness of the hour, City Attorney Flitner recommended deferment
of this item to the next Council meeting. Mr. Flitner also advised he would
ask for the League's opinion on this matter prior to the next meeting.
Unscheduled Public Appearances:
Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an Appearances
appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, February 27th, 1995 for a General Plan Update Work Session.
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