1995/03/14 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
March 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 6:40 p.m. and
led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 6:00 p.m. to
discuss two litigation matters and one personnel matter as listed on the agenda
attachment. Litigation matters included the Lou Beary lawsuit and the Hillsboro
lawsuit. The City Attorney will report on these items later during this Council
meeting. The Personnel matter signified was the City Manager's Annual
Performance Evaluation. No action was taken during this 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, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
Brust and Recreation Director Pekkain.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Reilly referenced top of page 8, February 28th minutes,
and said he had brought attention to the designated item #8 on Communications
from the Blair's, not Councilwoman Gallagher.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Flores, the
minutes of February 6, 1995, as submitted, and February 28, 1995, as amended per
above correction, were unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: City Manager Netter responded to Council questions related to the bills.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Reilly, with
Councilwoman Gallagher's automatic no vote on the Sonoma County Wineries
Association, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $916,684.24
were unanimously approved.
The Mayor questioned the appropriateness of Councilwoman Gallagher making the
motion or second for approving the bills because of her automatic no vote
designation on one of the bills, or a separate motion should be made for Council
action on the designated item to ensure approval of the particular payment.
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NON- AGENDAED MATTERS: Mayor Eck asked Councilmembers if there were any non- agendaed
items to add to the agenda. Each Councilmember signified several miscellaneous
items to be handled under matters from Council. City Manager Netter also
signified three miscellaneous items.
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.
Valley Village Mobile Home Park - road conditions:
James Clark, 80 Walnut Circle, reviewed reasons for recommending contact with
the State Inspector to appraise and inspect road conditions at Valley
Village Mobile Home Park. City Manager Netter responded that an
inspection was just recently completed by the State and staff was
waiting for the related report. This resulted from similar concerns
expressed by another resident at the previous Council meeting.
P.G. &E. Outages. Citizens expressed concerns related to continued P.G. &E. outages specifically
related to the Circle Drive area as follows:
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Carmelita Riesgo, 1254 Camino Coronado - reviewed husband's medical complica-
tions related to use of inhaling machine and air purifier. Also,
requested road repair of the railroad crossing in the vicinity.
Linda Akau, 1323 Camino Coronado
Roger Benz, 1096 Camino Coronado
Denise, Camino Coronado resident (phone call)
David LaFever, P.G. &E. Representative - reviewed storm related priorities and
complexities of underground complications. He responded to Council
questions and confirmed a report would be prepared for further review.
Hal Wood, 7292 Calcutta Ct., employee of P.G. &E., reviewed concerns related to
P.G. &E. down - sizing compared to up- grading needs in the area.
John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, blamed Governor Wilson as the one most
responsible for above - reviewed P.G. &E. problems, as well as high
rates, by what he has done to California competitiveness.
Building Construction Defects:
Cindy Walsh, 4409 Glacier Ct., reviewed problems related to her home built by
Condiotti Enterprises and questioned work done without a permit.
Mayor Eck confirmed building construction problems were brought up
at the previous Council meeting with this matter to be discussed later
on the agenda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Eck asked if Councilmembers had any questions regarding the matters on
the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting
Memo.
City Manager Netter advised Resolution Nos. 95 -26 and 95 -29 needed to be
temporarily removed from the Consent Calendar for further review /discussion.
Council agreed.
Resolutions:
No. 95 -20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK PROCLAIMING MARCH 23-29,1995 "MEDIATION WEEK"
No. 95 -21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR A COUNTYWIDE DAY OF NON-
VIOLENCE ON MARCH 31, 1995
No. 95 -22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK HONORING SONOMA COUNTY'S VOLUNTEERS AND DECLARING
APRIL 23-29,1995 "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"
No. 95-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS FROM
CODDING ENTERPRISES, PARKER PROPERTIES, INC., ROHNERT
BUSINESS PARK ASSOCIATES, NEW YORK TIMES AND HARMON
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR RECLAIMED WATER PIPELINE
No. 95 -24 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FROM
CODDING ENTERPRISES FOR LAGUNA DRIVE
No. 95 -25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CORPORATION GRANT DEED
TO CODDING ENTERPRISES (FOR 2.31 ACRES, A.P. #143 - 004 -093, EAST
OF ROHNERT PARK STADIUM, ON REDWOOD DRIVE)
No. 95 -27 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING THE
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (on Evelyn Avenue at Elsa Avenue)
No. 95 -28 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR CARPETING FOR
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
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Resolution
No. 95 -30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING COUNTYWIDE RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS STUDY
Resolution
No. 95 -31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF HEIDI M. FAULKNER ON BEHALF OF
SON, BLAKE C. FAULKNER (c /o Attorney James Kemp)
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the exception of Resolution Nos. 95 -26 and 95 -29, the Consent Calendar as
outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
Resolution
No. 95 -26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR SONOMA COUNTY
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY AND
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY
City Manager Netter explained the need to signify the designation of the Director of
Public Safety, or his designee, as the particular authority for this item.
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Spiro, and
unanimously approved, including addition of necessary language designating
Director of Public Safety, or his designee, as the appointed member on the Board of
Directors of the referenced Service Authority, Resolution No. 95 -26 was adopted.
Resolution
No. 95 -29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO TNCTT, OF THE C'TTV nF R nHNF..R T
PARK AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A COPS GRANT
City Manager Netter reviewed details of this matching grant application and
responded to Council questions. The completed paperwork was received today and
copies were provided to Council. The deadline for submittal is March 17, 1995 and
the City is not required to accept the grant if budget restraints prevent availability of
matching funds.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and
unanimously approved, Resolution No. 95 -29 was adopted.
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*CORRECTION from 3/28/95 Council Meeting: Per Councilwoman Gallagher, the reference to a "Sunday meeting" should be corrected to "Monday meetings"
with inclusion of comments signified by italica/undedines.
TEMPORARY YOUTH COMMITTEE report: Liaison Councilwoman Gallagher advised she had
spoken with three different High School classes and she had a list of 21 names
interested in the Youth Committee who would like to be invited to related
meetings. She said a meetings were is tentatively being planned for the second
*Stinday in April. Monday of each month around 4:00 p.m. and youth
representatives were asking to have another meeting Recreation Director
Pekkain shared comments about communicating with current Teen Council
students to basically follow up on previous directive to review ideas and interest
toward further development of the Youth Committee.
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
1. Brian Schwietert, Representative of "Big Brothers & Big Sisters ", reviewed benefits of this
organization to provide a greater awareness of the program within the community
and the continued need for volunteers, sponsorships and special events. Council
discussion included suggestion that Mr. Schwietert also make a similar presentation
at the Chamber's A.M. Rohnert Park breakfast meeting in May. It was also agreed
it would be a good idea to forward the information to the Volunteer Center as a
resource for individuals inquiring about involvement possibilities. City Manager
Netter added that an informational flyer on this item was recently distributed in the
City's utility billings.
2. Easter Seal Society for the Redwood Coast request for funding assistance for 1995 fund raiser,
"Ability Across California" - City Manager Netter reviewed recent conversation
with Milt Freer, Development Director of the Easter Seal Society/Redwood Coast,
pertaining to the referenced item. Mr. Netter advised this funding request would be
included in upcoming budget reviews and communications would be relayed,
accordingly, to Mr. Freer. Additionally, Vice Mayor Spiro reviewed last year's
comparative figures contributed to Easter Seals through the City's participation
with United Way. She referenced previous Council direction for her to proceed
with research to explore the merits for development of a Rohnert Park Community
Foundation and advised a meeting is scheduled later this week to review the matter.
3. George Williams, 925 Kirsten Ct., Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) requesting
VFW location - Mr. Williams shared VFW background and beneficial efforts to the
community. He reviewed numerous reasons for the continued need of a VFW
facility in Rohnert Park and responded to Council questions. Discussion included
reference to previous review of this concern, budgetary constraints, suggestion of
checking into the Southwest Blvd. Shopping Center area for possibilities, and
directing staff to look into alternatives that would be economically feasible.
PARKS AND RECREATION matters:
1. Rancho Cotate Spiritleaders' request for Community Promotional funds - City Manager Netter
explained this item per staff report provided to Council. Three representatives of
the Rancho Cotate Spirit Leaders reviewed background efforts of success
qualifying for participation in the USA Nationals Competition in Anaheim and the
need for funding assistance.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
funding assistance in the amount of $500 from the City's Community Promotional
Funds to the Rancho Cotate Spiritleaders for the above request, as recommended
by the Parks and Recreation Commission, was unanimously approved.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) March 14, 1995
PARKS AND RECREATION matters: (cont'd)
2. Community Promotional Funds Policy - Recreation Director Pekkain shared contents of staff report
provided to Council regarding changes to this policy and responded to Council
questions. A resolution reflecting the changes was prepared for Council's
consideration.
Resolution
No. 95-3L A RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY FOR ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR
COMMUNITY PROMOTION
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, and
unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 95 -32 was waived and said
resolution was adopted, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
DOME/INDOOR SOCCER FACILITY - Private Sector Development Corporation Proposal
City Manager Netter referenced plans on display for this item and shared contents
of staff report with related attachments. City Manager Netter and Recreation
Director Pekkain responded to various Council questions.
Discussion included compliments on the concept and concluded upon appointment
by Mayor Eck of Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Vice Mayor Spiro and
Councilman Flores to have a preliminary meeting on this proposal to review the
experience of other cities with this type of facility and to consider other concerns
mentioned including seating capacity, parking needs and the possibility of additional
uses of the facility when available.
MOBILE HOME PARK PURCHASE PROGRAM.
1. Rancho Feliz, Las Casitas and Valley Village Mobile Home Parks - Assistant City Manager Leivo
updated the Council on the progress of this Purchase Program. Mr. DuPriest,
Consultant, is continuing to meet with the residents and has been proceeding during
the storms. Representatives from Hudis and Company were on site to investigate
drainage, infrastructures, etc. Underwriters are in the process of preparing a
financing schedule. Staff has been meeting with the Board of Directors and the
project, directed under Burbank Housing, has yet to make a firm commitment.
Efforts have been made to provide on -going backup information to Council.
Northbay areas might also want to participate as there has been some movement
signified in that direction. Circumstances are also ready now to talk with some of
the residential owners of Las Casitas, who have indicated wanting to move very
fast, so that effort is being made. With the next item scheduled for review on this
agenda regarding consideration of a contract for Valley Village Mobile Home Park,
all three purchase programs are proceeding as signified.
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MOBILE HOME PARK PURCHASE PROGRAM. • (cont'd)
2. Valley Village Mobile Home Park - proposal to provide consulting & evaluation services -
Assistant City Manager explained the proposed letter agreement addressed to the
City Attorney to provide consulting and evaluation services from Sedway Kotin
Mouchly Group for the Valley Village appraisal and economic study. Mr. Leivo
and Council Liaison Flores responded to various Council comments and questions.
Council agreed with Mayor Eck's recommendation to provide a copy of the
agreement to Valley Village residents.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Reilly, authorizing
the City Attorney to execute and enter into the agreement with Sedway Kotin
Mouchly Group to provide consulting and evaluation services for the Valley Village
Mobile Home Park appraisal and economic study, was unanimously approved.
RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
Resolution
No. 95 -33 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN BIKE -TO -WORK DAY, MAY 4th, 1995
City Manager Netter explained the resolution per the Council Meeting Memo.
Consideration is also being given to developing some type of event in connection
with this effort around the City's annual Founder's Day Event.
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilman Flores, and
unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 95 -33 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
Ordinance
No. 603 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING
CHAPTER 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE FROM THE CRYD
(REGIONAL COMMERCIAL PUD) DISTRICT TO RM:1500 PD (MULTIPLE
FAMILY/RESIDENTIAL/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT
(FILE NO. 1661 - Codding Enterprises/Northbay Industries)
City Manager Netter explained the ordinance which was introduced at the previous
Council meeting.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, with
Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck dissenting for reasons previously signified upon
introduction of the ordinance, reading of Ordinance No. 603 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) March 14, 1995
Ordinance
No. 604 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 3.28,
ANNEXATION FEES IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 3.28 TO BE TITLED "PUBLIC FACILITY FINANCING IN AREAS
TO BE ANNEXED"
City Manager Netter explained the ordinance which was introduced at the previous
Council meeting.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, and
unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 604 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
WASTE WATER SUBREGIONAL SEWERAGE SYSTEM - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
recommendation - Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust attended the
TAC meeting of February 8th, 1995. He reported on the meeting, as reviewed in
the Council Meeting Memo, per TAC minutes with related attachments provided to
Council with recommendation to re -affirm the capacity allocations of the additional
4 mgd. split as signified. Mr. Brust responded to Council questions pertaining to
the percentage calculations and related projections. Discussion concluded with
acknowledgment that Mr. Brust would relay Council comments at the next TAC
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Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, referred to comments he made at the previous Council meeting
reviewing his research related to this item including requirement of NPDES permit
which the Water Quality Control Board has not yet granted. There are still some
major questions to come before the Regional Water Control Board. Mr. Mackenzie
also expressed various concerns related to potential increases in the proposed rates
to residential users.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION DEFECT PROGRAM - Review
City Manager Netter referred to discussion of this item at the previous Council
meeting and commented on the need at staff level to actually formalize a procedure
for logging and tracking. Per volunteers previously signified, Mayor Eck
designated that the Council Committee comprised of Councilman Reilly and
Councilwoman Gallagher should initially be an Ad Hoc Committee to review
whether or not complaints are valid. Councilman Reilly further explained his
original intentions and agreed to provide a plan of approach and procedure to
follow for Council's review at a later date.
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SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' & COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION WORKING GROUP
1. Tentative Meeting Schedule (on rotation basis) - City Manager Netter advised Council was
provided with the referenced 1995 meeting schedule. Rohnert Park has been
designated to Chair the May 25th, 1995 meeting.
2. Marin Countywide Planning Agency Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement - REVIEW
City Manager Netter advised copies of this JPA were provided as a sample to all
Councilmembers and the Board of Supervisors for review. The Working Group
sees merit in this approach to countywide planning issues and feedback is invited
toward development of a similar agreement for this effort. Council discussion
included interest in item 4(d) pertaining to jurisdictions developing seven year
capital improvement programs to meet the traffic Level of Service standards and
acknowledgment that these are the kinds of documents that need consideration.
CABLE TV matter re. Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995
City Manager Netter referenced staff report on this item reviewing related factors
of the bill drafted by Senator Larry Pressler (Chairman of the Senate
Communications Subcommittee). Assistant City Manager Leivo further explained
indication that MultiVision Cable TV and Century Cable Corporation. will proceed
with the franchise transfer under current law, as well as the likelihood that Century
Cable will request re- negotiation of the franchise agreement. This process may be
the last opportunity to obtain previously considered cablecasting equipment and a
live hookup at City Hall. Even so, if the referenced bill is approved, cable TV
companies will be free to adjust rates regardless of other negotiations.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilwoman Gallagher, with Councilwoman Spiro dissenting due to observing
no significant community interest in live broadcasting and with current videos being
broadcast the day after Council meetings, to proceed with minimal live
broadcasting efforts (i.e. still camera with no production) because of the
economical increase projected at approximately 10 cents per month for users,
was approved.
TRANSPORTATION matters:
1. Rohnert Park Expressway/Route 101 Interchange/Park & Ride Lot - Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Brust referred to plans on display and shared contents of letter dated
August 9, 1994 from the Department of Transportation pertaining to the
development aspects of this Caltrans project and various requirements. Mr. Brust
compared previously reviewed plans with the new alternatives presented and
responded to Council questions. The traffic study for this project is expected within
a couple of weeks which will provide information for comparison of the scenarios.
The concern is with the proposed left -hand lanes, which is the trade -off for the
wider lanes, but the City could lose designated federal funding with the left -hand
turns. Therefore, Mr. Brust signified the left -hand turns are not the way to go.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) March 14, 1995
TRANSPORTATION matters: (cont'd)
2. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - proposed Gas Tax increase - Mayor Eck
referred to the March 6th, 1995 meeting agenda provided to Council for the
Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) which he and Director of Public
Works /City Engineer Brust attended. Regional Transportation Funding was one of
the agenda items reviewed signifying that MTC, through SB 877 (Alquest), is
proceeding with a ballot proposal to increase gas tax. Discussion concluded in
Council agreement to place this item on the next Council agenda for further review
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sand consideration of SB 877 endorsement.
3. Revenue Sharing for Sonoma County Governments - Mayor Eck signified this was also a discussion
item on the above - referenced SCTA meeting agenda and was included in reports
attached to the agenda. Council agreed this item should also be placed on the next
Council meeting agenda for further review and consideration.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Potential Medical site - Vice Mayor Spiro reported on the meeting she and
Councilwoman Gallagher attended this morning with representatives for the
potential medical site. The meeting went well with a list provided of various
options being considered.
TOWER APARTMENTS - SUPPORT NOMINATION for Affordable Housing Project Award
City Manager Netter advised copies were provided to Council of draft Letter from
the Mayor in support of Tower Apartments' nomination for this item which was
reviewed and requested at the previous Council meeting. The nomination is for the
1995 Northern Section Awards Program of the American Planning Association
(APA). This year's APA Awards will be acknowledged from applications
submitted at the Section Awards Banquet tentatively scheduled for June 23, 1995
at the University of California Faculty Club.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, Council
unanimously concurred with the Mayor's letter supporting Tower Apartments'
nomination for above - reviewed affordable housing project award.
COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of
the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes.
1. "National Youth Service Day ", Tuesday, April 25, 1995 - Vice Mayor Spiro referenced this item
under #11 listed on Communications and recommended sending the information to
Sonoma County Associates for Youth Development ( SCAYD). Discussion
concluded upon Council agreement for preparation of a resolution for this item on
the next Council agenda to be included with the letter to SCAYD regarding same.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 11 ) March 14, 1995
COMMUNICATIONS. (cont'd)
2. Summer Youth Employment Program - Councilwoman Gallagher referenced item #9 on Communi-
cations from U.S. Conference of Mayors pertaining to the elimination of this
program by the House Appropriations Committee and urging support of any
amendments to restore funding to same. Ms. Gallagher recommended participation
in this effort. Council comments questioned how this affected Rohnert Park and
did not concur with formal participation but signified individual responses would be
more appropriate as desired.
MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL:
1. Animal Shelter Grand Opening - City Manager Netter advised that the previously proposed date for
this Grand Opening of April 22, 1995 has been CHANGED to Saturday, May 6th.
1995 because of weather conditions. Both FAIRE and the Department of Public
Safety agree with this change. Council concurred.
2. Boys & Girls Club 1 st Annual Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 6th, 1994 - Vice Mayor Spiro
advised this was also the date for the referenced event. Council concluded there
would be no problem with both events proceeding on the same date.
3. Spring Clean Up - Rohnert Park Stadium Parking Lot, Friday - Sunday, April 14 - 23, 1995 -
City Manager Netter announced the scheduling of this year's Spring Clean Up.
Mayor Eck commented on this being a provision for residents and the continued
need for confirming residential I.D.'s to participate.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Update on meeting with County Staff re. 22 acres in Community Separator Area - City Manager
Netter reviewed results of this meeting he was previously invited to attend
including participation of LAFCO and Sonoma County Planning Staff regarding
this matter. Discussion included procedures required in order to meet the current
provisions of LAFCO's policy of no annexation of lands within a Community
Separator area. City Manager Netter indicated that the 22 acres currently in the
City's sphere of influence was in the sphere before this LAFCO policy was
approved, therefore, is in conflict. Discussion included several options as follows:
1) Offering 22 acres of the existing Mountain Shadows North Golf Course into the
Community Separator area/Open Space District;
2) Open Space District is currently looking at 22+ acres north of Mountain View
Avenue north of the City, using this acreage to offset the 22 acres in the City's
sphere of influence;
3) Option 2 above - but have City help pay for the purchase of open space
easement along with the Open Space District;
4) Option 2 above - but have the property owners of the 22 acres in the City's
sphere assist in the purchase of the open space easement along with the Open
Space District;
5) Have the property owners submit a request directly to the County Planning
Department and the County Board of Supervisors to have the 22 acres in the
City's sphere of influence removed from the County's General Plan Community
Separator designation.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 12) March 14, 1995
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. • (cont'd)
Community Separator area meeting with County Staff - ( cont'd)
City Manager Netter explained this was a report on the meeting to identify what
procedures to follow to clear the conflict in LAFCO policy. It was clear that
LAFCO was looking for an acre for acre trade so there would be no net loss to
Community Separator area. Mr. Netter indicated he would not pursue any further
action without City Council authorization. City Council did not authorize any
further action at this time. Discussion followed during which Council reviewed
related background and made various speculating comments on the report.
2. Stadium Repairs /City responsibility - City Manager Netter referenced this staff report provided to
Council for informational purposes.
3. Public Safety personnel recruitment - City Manager Netter reviewed staff report pertaining to the
progress of designated personnel recruitment for the Department of Public Safety
and responded to various Council questions related to same.
4. Flooding report - City Manager Netter referenced this staff report provided to Council. Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brust reviewed the report on the recent storm results
confirming there were no homes throughout the community with any water at floor
lever including mobile homes. Mr. Brust responded to Council questions
explaining correlation of procedures between the Departments of Public Works and
Public Safety pertaining to public responses and informing residents of locations
and assistance available during storms.
5. Joint Meeting with Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 1995, Red Lion Inn -
City Manager Netter advised he received a call from the City of Cotati signifying
interest to attend the referenced joint meeting because of related factors involving
the 2x2 City Council/School District Committee. Discussion concluded in Council
agreement that this is a public meeting and directed staff to let them know they
were welcome to attend and be advised, accordingly, that the agenda item
pertaining to schools would be placed early on the agenda. Council agreed the
School Board should also be advised of this joint meeting.
6. Arthur F. Hollingsworth, Jr. - Retirement Dinner Celebration, Friday, March 24, 1995
City Manager Netter reminded Council of this occasion celebrating the retirement
of Former Councilman Hollingsworth and requested R. S. V.P.'s accordingly.
ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM COUNCIL:
1. Convention Center need - Vice Mayor Spiro referred to recent communications with Marty Robbins
while attending the Land and Use Conference regarding the need for facility in the
area large enough for a convention center and asked if it would be appropriate to
mention the idea at the joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce. Council
agreed Vice Mayor Spiro could bring attention to this item as her own concern at
this point in time.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 13 ) March 14, 1995
MISC. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL: (cont'd)
2. Estuary Report, February 1995 - Councilman Reilly referenced page 2 of this publication pertaining
to mitigations and suggested staff check into it to see if the study costs anything as
it might be advisable for the City to consider.
3. SSU Joint Meeting - Councilwoman Gallagher said the recent joint meeting with Sonoma State
University went very well. Council listened to SSU's review of faculty and student
housing needs projected over the next few years and wanted to make sure these
were included in the City's Master Plan.
4. Traffic Monitoring Trailers - Councilman Flores expressed appreciation for the staff report from
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust and Director of Public Safety
Rooney on the traffic monitoring trailers set up in different locations in the
community. Mr. Flores thought this effort was very effective for reducing speeds.
5. Bank of America Business Study - Mayor Eck referred to a recent study on businesses prepared by
Bank of America and noted the results were interesting.
CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT:
1. Hillsboro vs. City of Rohnert Park - Referring to the Hillsboro case which was denied, City
Attorney Flitner said it would be necessary to go on record to appeal the process
having to do with the amount of capital improvements.
2. Sime vs. City of Rohnert Park/City's interest in having opinion published - City Attorney Flitner
said this could go both ways so he suggested deferral to the recommendation of the
League of California Cities legal staff.
3. Napa County re. General Plan Initiative - City Attorney Flitner referred to a recent newspaper
article regarding the possibility of General Plan amendments by initiative. He said
he would give the limited information on hand to the City Manager and would try
to provide a more detailed analysis on this item at the next Council meeting.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Eck asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at
this time. No one responded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:57 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.,
Thursday, March 16, 1995 at the Red Lion Inn for a joint meeting with the
Chamber of Commerce
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