1995/03/28 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
March 28, 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.
CLOSED SESSION report: Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening at
6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters, and labor negotiations as
listed on the agenda attachment. Some of these items will be briefly reviewed
under the City Attorney's Report. No action was taken 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
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney
Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, and Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Brust.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Manager Netter advised the February 27, 1995 minutes for the
General Plan Work Session were not yet ready and would be placed on the next
Council agenda for approval.
Councilwoman Gallagher referred to page 4 of the March 14th minutes regarding
the Youth Committee report and said the sentence mentioning a meeting being
planned on Sunday should be corrected to meetings were tentatively planned for
the second Monday of each month around 4:00 p.m. and youth representatives
were asking to have another meeting.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Reilly, minutes of
March 14, 1995 were unanimously approved as amended.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS. City Manager Netter responded to Council questions related to the bills.
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, City
bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $871,241.13 were
unanimously approved.
<-L" LI1L1L LLLw• iviayui IX& asked it wunciimemners had any non- agendaeci items
to add to the agenda. Vice Mayor Spiro and Councilman Flores signified
miscellaneous items to add.
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.
1. Leon Halperin, Student of Sonoma State University and representative of the Political Science
Club, shared desires for bridging the gap of communications and being more
involved in the local politics of the community of Rohnert Park with active
participation in plans toward the future needs of the City, including faculty and
student housing needs. r
2. Jim Findley, 620 -29th St., Richmond, Ca. 94804, representative of the Local 1245 International
Brotherhood of Electrical Union on behalf of the Circle Drive resident in the area
who previously shared concerns related to P.G. &E. downsizing and centralizing.
Mr. Findley commented on his background experience with utility installations and
dealing with similar problems. He reviewed P. G. & E. impacts comparing the
former traditional company with the current worldwide efforts, the affect of
centralizing equipment with emergencies, and the need for available local utility
work crews and equipment with the importance of Public Safety Personnel and
911 operators.
3. Barbara Van Valkenburg, Circle Drive resident, expressed concerns related to P.G. &E. outages in
the Circle Drive area including frustrations with length of time for restoration of
utilities, poor communications with P.G.& E. representatives in Sacramento, loss
of bulk food purchases, and justification of PUC rate increases.
Councilman Reilly
leaves/returns Councilman Reilly left the Chamber briefly during the preceding speaker's
comments at approximately 7:01 p.m. and returned at approximately 7:03 p.m.
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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.
Vice Mayor Spiro requested removal of Resolution Nos. 95 -39 through 95 -41
from the Consent Calendar for discussion and further explanation.
City Manager Netter advised the necessity of deferring Resolution Nos. 95 -37 and
95 -38 to the next Council meeting.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda.
Resolutions:
No. 95 -34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1995 "NATIONAL YOUTH
SERVICE DAY"
No. 95-35 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN ALL CITY FACILITIES
No. 95-36 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, GOLIS PARK
LIGHTING, PROJECT NO. 1995 -2
No. 95 -43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 1995 "EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Reilly, with
the exception of Resolution Nos. 95 -37 through 94 -42, the remaining Consent
Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
"NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY" - Tuesday, April 25, 1995 - Councilman Flores brought
attention to Resolution No. 95 -34 adopted herein pertaining to the declaration of
this day and urged appropriate recognition of the many diverse efforts of young
men and women within the community.
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REMIF CLAIM REFERRALS - City Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to
Council questions and explained the standard procedure for rejection of claims by
the City Council in order to proceed with referral of the claims to Redwood
Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) for proper handling.
Resolutions:
No. 95 -39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MAC A. ARTEAGA (re. flooding)
No. 95 -40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF WILLIMA HARSHANI (re. flooding)
No. 95 -41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOHN C. AND ROBIN C. MELLO
(re. flooding)
No. 95 -42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOHN C. SHEEHAN (re. flooding)
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, and
unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 95 -39 through 95 -42 was
waived and said resolutions were adopted.
TEMPORARY YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT. • City Manager Netter reported a tentative meeting
is planned at 10:15 a.m., Thursday, March 30th, 1995 with youth repre - sentatives
at the High School during their morning break time. Councilwoman Gallagher had
been notified and shared additional comments. Discussion concluded in Council
agreement with Mayor Eck's recommendation to place the Youth Committee
reports on future agendas under Council Committee Reports until the Youth
Committee is fully established.
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC report. David LaFever, P.G.& E. area representative including the
City of Rohnert Park, shared contents of Rohnert Park Outage Report dated
March 22, 1995 regarding electric outages in "C" section. He responded to
related Council questions with comments on new P.G.& E procedures and that
more subdividers are including utility installations in their construction projects.
Mr. LaFever advised letters will be sent to designated customers to let them know
the time line for work to be done by P.G.& E. to modify the circuit design in "C"
section as described in the above - referenced report. P.G. & E. local construction
office phone numbers are provided to cities for more efficient communications so
customers do not have to go through other representatives not specifically familiar
with local concerns.
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Discussion followed including Council appreciation for the report, compliments to
P.G.& E. Representative LaFever for his gracious manner in responding to area
concerns, and comparisons with corporate mentality.
Jim Findley, representative of Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical
Union, responded to above comments, that his communications with designated
Executive Officers of P.G.& E. signified that P.G.& E. no longer wants to do the
utility installations for developments because of numerous related regulations and
requirements like drug testing, etc. Therefore, it should not be projected that
developers prefer doing utility installations.
MOBILE HOME PARK matters:
Mobile Home Park Purchase Program update - City Manager Netter distributed to Council FAX
communication received this afternoon from Ecumenical Association for Housing
(EAH) regarding the mobile home park acquisition proposal for Rohnert Park.
Also referenced were additional FAX communications distributed to Council from
Harper & Associates received March 16, 1995 and from Stone & Youngberg
dated March 20, 1995, both regarding the Valley Village Project. As reviewed in
the Council Meeting Memo, City Manager Netter signified continued efforts
working with Sutro & Company representative and Consultant John DuPriest on
the Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park purchase; the engineers and appraisers have
been hired to review the Valley Village Mobile Home Park for its appraisal and
infrastructure conditions; and efforts continue pertaining to the purchase price of
Las Casitas Mobile Home Park.
Assistant City Manager Leivo updated Council on this item, first reporting on
review of the Valley Village submittal by the owner at last Thursday's Mobile
Home Park Rent Appeals Board meeting. Mr. Leivo referenced the petition that
was dismissed with prejudice so the owner is not in a position to re -file.
Consultant John DePriest has advised holding off on any further resident meetings
until things settle, but staff related work is proceeding for the Valley Village
project. On the other two parks, there has been one meeting in Las Casitas with a
moderate turn out of residents. This first meeting discussed efforts of the
purchase program and the residents are specifically pressuring to move fast.
Studies and research are also continuing for Rancho Feliz. Mr. Leivo responded
to Council questions related to this report including confirmation on the necessity
of a non -profit company in order to issue bonds and that staff would appreciate
Council guidance on same. Staff has met with the Burbank Housing Board of
Directors on this project. As of the last meeting, there has been no commitment to
the project as this is a new project for Burbank Housing and would require
considerable assistance. Because of the anxiousness of the mobile home park
residents, there is the need to move forward. Ecumenical Association for Housing
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(EAH) is a non -profit housing company that has been in operation since 1968 and
has a long track record for doing affordable housing projects. More to the point,
EAH has signified wanting to specifically consider doing mobile home projects and
has given positive signals on interest in moving fast. Also, EAH has staff on board
very capable of working on this project. Therefore, staff is asking for some
informal direction from Council to work with EAH rather than Burbank Housing
to expedite the project.
Discussion included emphasizing that proceeding with EAH on this project does
not exclude Burbank Housing from the window of opportunities involved in on-
going efforts and concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by
Councilman Flores, for staff to proceed in working with Ecumenical Association
for Housing for the above - reviewed mobile home park acquisition project, was
unanimously approved.
2. Information letter to Mobile Home Park residents re. Sime I outcome - City Manager Netter
referenced staff report dated March 23, 1995 pertaining to this item previously
requested by Council with related attachments, including letter drafted by the City
Attorney over the Mayor's signature on the Sime I outcome. The letter is to be
distributed to all mobile home park residents in the five mobile home parks.
COMMUNITY BOXING CENTER - Annual Report: City Manager Netter referenced this item
provided to Council as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo_ HP shared
contents therein and responded to various Council questions confirming
consideration of the request for the City's assistance in providing a facility would
be discussed further during upcoming City budget work sessions. Council
complimented the successful first year efforts of the Community Boxing Center.
WASTE WATER SUBREGIONAL SEWERAGE SYSTEM matters:
1995 Average Dry Weather Waste Water Flow Calculation - Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Brust reviewed contents of staff report pertaining to the referenced
calculations obtained from actual meter readings during 1994. These calculations
are used for establishing the balance of available sewer capacity for the 1995 year.
2. Additional sewer capacity request for 0.808 mgd. from Santa Rosa Subregional Sewerage System
%ohnert Park's share of the 4 mgd. expansion) - Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Brust explained this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo,
requesting Council's authorization to notify the City of Santa Rosa of Rohnert
Park's interest in the referenced additional sewer capacity necessary for residential
and commercial projects within the existing Rohnert Park city limits and sphere of
influence. City Manager Netter and Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust
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responded to Council questions including acknowledgment that the cost would be
approximately $24 million with 60% being for capacity preservation and 40% for
expansion; that it would be less expensive now than in the future; that other cities
are asking for additional capacity; and that, even though Rohnert Park can be
credited with the additional capacity requested at this time, there will be a time
period prior to firm commitment that will allow for review of real costs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Eck opened the meeting to receive public comments at this time
which were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal
communications expressing support or opposition of this item as follows:
Nanci Spangler, 7292 Calcutta Court - OPPOSE - read statement expressing concerns related to
motives of new development desires of Rogers/Condiotti and consideration that
this should be put on the ballot with annexation issues. She requested her
comments be included in the record (copy of statement attached to original set of
these minutes).
John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue - OPPOSE - expressing concern that existing residents of Rohnert
Park would be required to pay a designated portion of the cost. He emphasized
the necessity of putting this on the ballot as he was sure it would be defeated by
the solid majority because people are very angry about outrageous sewer rates.
Mayor Eck responded that new development fees would pay for all the expansion
and, as previously reviewed, the split would be 60% for capacity maintenance and
40% for expansion.
Paul Stutrud, 712 Hudis - OPPOSE - questioned plans for the Canon Manor area and if more sewer
capacity is really needed. Mayor Eck responded that if Canon Manor were
brought in, they would be required to pay their share of general costs. Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brust explained that Canon Manor is not considered
in the General Plan currently in process. City Manager Netter explained the
increment for Canon Manor was signified, if needed. Mr. Stutrud further
reviewed his discussion with representatives of the Waste Water Control Board,
asked if part of the equation represents what is currently being paid, and pointed
out that a moratorium could be imposed if the City exceeds capacity. Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brust explained terms of the agreement with
calculations based on dry river flow compared to peak capacities of wet weather
flow. He related to recent heavy storms and confirmed the City's system is
without a problem and is under control.
Jake Mackenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, referred to his concerns expressed previously regarding
NPDES permit under which the treatment plant operates. He urged Council to
wait for results of the hearing to be held on this toward the end of May. He
expressed further concerns about the calculations and estimated cost, made
reference to hearing that the cost of studies for the County Utilities Board were
way off exceeding projected estimates and, therefore, real costs should be known
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and whatever happens, people should be advised of the increases, possibly through
a work shop because of the complexity of the matter.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed public comments.
Discussion included Council review of concerns involved with this item comparing
projected costs with current and potential future needs; agreement that real cost
figures are a necessity along with realization that the cost of additional capacity
will never be less for future aspects of the City; and considerations of the City's
future cannot be speculated until the Master Plan process begins this June
following completion of the current General Plan Update. Council concurred the
need to move forward with a response letter to the City of Santa Rosa indicating
interest in the additional capacity for Rohnert Park's share (0.808 mgd.) of the
4 mgd. expansion of the Santa Rosa Subregional Sewerage System, as signified in
the above - reviewed staff report to leave all options open, but that additional
information is needed on actual costs, time table and future plans for the City.
RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:25 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:35 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS AD HOC COMMITTEEIECONOMIC C0MML4.S70N -
Ad Hoc Committee Member Reilly reviewed his memorandum to the full Council
dated March 16, 1995 for the referenced items (copy attached to original set of
these minutes) with responses as follows:
Construction Defects Plan for Procedures proposal/review - Discussion included Council comments
that the proposed outline is an appropriate procedure for gathering information and
could be done on a trial basis emphasizing that promises cannot be made to
residents. Comments also pointed out that modifications are sometimes initiated by
buyers of homes and that ramifications of same cannot be attributed to the
particular builder. The Mayor compared these building concerns with a similar
review of homes in `B" section several years ago and commented that a first hand
review resulted in getting a different idea of the matter compared to concerns
initially expressed.
Cindy Walsh, 4409 Glacier Court, referred to her concerns expressed at the previous Council meeting
related to her home. She further reviewed reasons for her concerns and expressed
the need for a structural engineer and other qualified people, not connected with the
builders, to participate with the Council Ad Hoc Committee in the investigation of
building codes and proper permits.
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Nanci Spangler, 7292 Calcutta Court, suggested involving a certified inspector that is not employed by
the City to eliminate a lot of running around and be able to provide necessary
information to the full Council.
Discussion included responding comments by City Attorney Flitner that the Council
should be aware that the City's inspectors are not liable for building deficiencies and
that the home owners may have to proceed civilly through the courts. He gave
examples of food and vehicle inspectors, i.e., if there were defects in a vehicle, the
particular manufacturer of the vehicle would be sued. Mr. Flitner cautioned the Ad
Hoc Committee that if they proceed with building construction reviews, they must
be careful not to get into a position of guaranteeing remedies. Council agreed with
Mayor Eck's concluding comments that the purpose of the building construction
reviews would be to determine whether or not related City policy changes or
corrections might need to be considered. Council further agreed that the Ad Hoc
Committee of Councilman Reilly and Councilwoman Gallagher should meet with
staff to more fully review the plan for procedures and then contact residents who
have expressed building construction concerns.
2. Economic Development Commission/Chamber of Commerce - Councilman Reilly confirmed this
item was included in his above - referenced memorandum dated March 16, 1995
signifying the desire to discuss the possible participation of a Council Committee
with a Chamber Committee on an Economic Development Commission, as briefly
mentioned in the morning meeting of March 16th, 1995. Vice Mayor Spiro
signified her interest in the Committee, if developed. Discussion concluded in
Council consensus that the City Manager should contact the Chamber to see if there
is a serious interest in this combined effort and to place this item on the next
Council agenda for further consideration.
CABLE TV matters:
1. MultiVision Rate Regulation update - Assistant City Manager Leivo shared contents of staff report
with related attachments regarding the FCC's 329 rate complaint resolution, as
reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The two challenges submitted to the
FCC by the City and the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) resulted in the
determination that Multivision's basic service and rate restructuring of September
1, 1993 is justified. These final judgments are based on FCC clarifications as
reviewed. The second issue pursued locally applied to broadcast stations. In that
case the JPA determined rate regulations had been violated. A ruling has not been
received from the FCC appeal on this, but because of similarities of the issue, it is
not too encouraging. On the third issue, it was Mr. Leivo's opinion representing
Rohnert Park on the Joint Powers Authority that they will at least wait until the
final ruling is received from the FCC before determining if the matter should be
pursued further or whether the recommendation would be to release the
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designated funds. Mr. Leivo responded to various Council questions related to the
probability that the Federal Government will do away with allowing local regs, as
well as comments on future possibilities related to efforts like Pacific Bell coming
into the cable market which would provide additional competition.
2. MultiVision/Century Cable Television Franchise Transfer - City Manager Netter informed the
Council that the formal letter had now been received (March 23, 1995) from
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Century Cable TV. City Manager Netter referenced MultiVision letter dated
March 23, 1995 and binder with all relevant and required supporting documents.
City Manager Netter indicated that the request for transfer also included the
transferee (Century Cable) request for an extension of the franchise term to
December 13, 2011. Assistant City Manager Leivo reviewed the existing franchise
agreement with MultiVision and indicated that a transfer extension could be
considered but is not necessary. Discussion continued on the possibility of hiring
Carl Pilnick (Cable Consultant) and the School District request to provide cable
access to El Camino High School on Martin Avenue.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Spiro, to proceed with the Cable TV franchise transfer, as reviewed by
staff, without further expenditure for Consultant Carl Pilnick, and fully supporting
efforts toward the provision of cable television service to El Camino High School
and for such concerns of the School District to be actively pursued working
through City staff but without School District representatives attending actual
negotiations, was unanimously approved.
Paul Stutrud, 712 Hudis, questioned public access provisions and shared comparisons of public access
broadcasting in other areas. Assistant City Manager Leivo explained current
provisions for one channel, twenty -four hours a day, but pointed out that if
Congress does away with franchise agreements, the requirement for public access
will also probably disappear.
TRANSPORTATION matters:
1. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) proposed Gas Tax increase - SB 877 (Alquist)
Mayor Eck acknowledged his request at the previous Council meeting to place the
referenced item on this agenda for consideration of endorsement. Discussion
questioned whether this bill dealt with clean fields and concluded in the need to
check into the air quality factor of the issue. Comments included encouraging
Mayor Eck to vote his conscience regarding what would be in the best interest and
related to possibilities of severe funding limitations. Also, one advantage is the
user based tax.
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2. Revenue Sharing for Sonoma County Governments - AB 3505 (Valerie Brown)
City Manager Netter confirmed Mayor Eck also requested placement of this item
on the agenda for possible support and endorsement. Mr. Netter distributed
related chart for Council's review signifying the Tax Base Shift Under AB 3505/
Changes to Reach Per Capita Parity representing the worst case scenario. City
Manager Netter shared comments on this bill as reviewed in the Council Meeting
Memo pointing out the gains and losses of the cities and county per the chart
analysis distributed at the meeting. Rohnert Park would gain but Healdsburg has
signified being in favor even though they would lose because of preferring to see
the pressure taken off counties.
Discussion included a motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, supporting AB 3505 because revenue sharing time has come. Further
discussion included varied opinions with Vice Mayor Spiro expressing concern
that more information is needed on distribution comparisons and recommended
asking Valerie Brown to address the matter more fully as counties are not simply
asking cities to give revenues to them but are asking cities to take on the burden.
City by city, sharing revenues is not as much the problem as sharing expenses.
Ms. Spiro signified she could not vote in favor of the motion without clarification
of the other impacts and inclusion of requesting Valerie Brown to provide an
analysis on what affect these concerns have on this bill. The above motion was
unanimously approved to proceed with a letter expressing interest to support AB
3505 with inclusion of Vice Mayor Spiro's request for Valerie Brown to provide
the analysis, as signified.
FINAL REVISED BICYCLE MASTER PLAN. • City Manager Netter referenced plans on display
for this item representing changes previously approved by the Bicycle Advisory
Committee and the City Council. The final revised Bicycle Master Plan has been
provided to Council for informational purposes and will be referenced in the
General Plan currently being updated. Council concurred and formally expressed
appreciation for the successful efforts of the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
MAYORS' & COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION- WORKING GROUP meeting report:
Mayor Eck acknowledged that he and Councilwoman Gallagher attended the
referenced meeting of March 16, 1995. He shared what transpired at the meeting
with tentative agreement to urge all cities to adopt an Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB), as reviewed in the meeting report provided to Council, because of the
need to make better land use decisions and prevent urban sprawl.
Discussion included a motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman
Gallagher, to support the Working Group to continue looking at UGB's time
frame through the next election, was approved with Vice Mayor Spiro and
Councilman Flores dissenting. Vice Mayor Spiro said the reason for her no vote
was to be consistent with previous actions related to setting boundaries. She
thought the UGB was a very important issue which needed a committee
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established for necessary involvement and review of related factors. Mayor Eck
and Councilwoman Gallagher further reviewed logics expressed at the Working
Group meeting for the advantages of UGB's including the County representative
thought it would put more teeth into their General Plan; expansion would be more
difficult and would have to be taken to the vote of the people; it would be much
more effective if all cities supported UGB's as a unified group; also, each city
would be allowed to set desired boundaries. Further discussion followed.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE reports:
1. Performing; Arts Center Committee - Vice Mayor Spiro reported on the March 21st, 1995 meeting
of this Committee attended by herself, Mayor Eck, City Manager Netter and
Director of Performing Arts Grice per meeting agenda with related attachments
distributed to Council. Discussion items included the Fifth Anniversary celebration
and activities scheduled April 22nd, 1995 at the Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels
Performing Arts Center; 1995 -96 Season update and five year plan; as well
as establishment of the non - profit corporation with a new Board of Directors
under way.
2. Golf Course Committee - Vice Mayor Spiro also reported on this Committee meeting held this
morning, March 28, 1995 which she and Councilwoman Gallagher attended. They
will meet again on May 11th, 1995 giving the Golf Course 60 days to tend to
listed items of concern.
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.
Councilman Reilly referenced letter dated February 27, 1995 expressing
appreciation to the Department of Public Safety for beneficial efforts on behalf of
the visit of the Lafayette Public Safety Implementation Committee. Mr. Reilly
recommended keeping track of the efforts of this Committee to review helpful
concepts and ideas that could be useful in Rohnert Park.
City Manager Netter referenced items 16 and 17 on Communications related to
economic fiscal analysis of developments. Item 16 represents a very
comprehensive report from the City of Santa Rosa, Department of Community
Development regarding Economic & Planning Systems/Final Report - Draft
Southeast Area Plan Fiscal Analysis. Item 17 is from Jake Mackenzie regarding
Economic Analysis of Cost of Residential Development (a report provided to the
1992 General Plan Committee from the Assistant to the City Manager). City
Manager Netter indicated that if Council wanted Cost Analysis of Developments,
he would recommend proceeding, as Santa Rosa did, by hiring an independent firm
to do this comprehensive study.
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City Manager Netter also brought attention to item 22 on Communications from
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors regarding its March 28, 1995 meeting
agenda item considering an ordinance amendment regarding bingo parlors
operated by non -profit organizations as smoking optional places. If this is
approved, Council might want to reconsider this item for Rohnert Park because of
its previous decision based on a level playing field throughout the County.
City Manager Netter referenced item 25 on Communications, for Council's
information, regarding the City's radar speed survey results for certain locations.
MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. League of California Cities' LEADERSHIP TEAM WORKSHOP, Wednesday through Friday,
May 10 - 12, 1995, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. - City Manager Netter advised this
item was provided for Council's information. City Council indicated that the
scheduling of this workshop was not a good time, plus it was too expensive.
2. "D of Non - Violence " Friday March 31 1995 - City Manager Netter distributed informational
material with blue ribbons for participation efforts of this item. He referenced an
effective article in the newspaper on this effort. City Manager Netter advised he
planned to participate in the forum scheduled at the Santa Rosa Junior College on
Friday, March 31st, 1995 with the Director of Public Safety. Mr. Netter
encouraged all Councilmembers to attend as this is anticipated to be an interesting
working forum.
CORRECTION from 4/11/95 Council Meeting: Per Councilman Flores, the following report was on the proposed Sports Dome Facility, not the hospital site.
3. *Hespital -fie - Sportsdome Facility - Councilman Flores advised that he and Vice Mayor Spiro
would report on this item at the City Council's second meeting in April, 1995
regarding possibilities for the proposed 1�o �.� i Sportsdome Facility.
4. Weight Room Use by Youth - Vice Mayor Spiro reviewed concerns recently discussed with a
Parks and Recreation Commissioner related to communications with two doctors
about use of the weight room for young people and the need to limit the amount of
repetitions for lifting weights. Concerns included the City's liability regarding
same. Council agreed that this item could be discussed further by the Recreation
Commission.
5. Portable microphone in Council Chamber - Vice Mayor Spiro recommended investigating the
possibility of installing a portable microphone for the convenience of citizens set
up in the rear of the chamber because of certain physical hardships to make it
possible for their comments to be more easily heard and recorded.
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CITY MANAGER'S report:
1. Rohnert Park Expressway Interchange Interim Improvements, Project No 1991 -4 - City Manager
Netter advised bringing this miscellaneous item forward on the agenda. Director
of Public Works /City Engineer Brust referenced plans on display and reviewed
staff report explaining options and funding comparatives for Council's information.
Council agreed with staff to proceed in the most expeditious manner.
Y. oviiuma k,vuuty vv aiCi Agency (SC w A) matters:
a) Flood control plan/draft agreement proposed checking services for cities - City
Manager Netter advised various communications related to this item were
provided to Council for informational purposes.
b) Status of Potter Valley Project Problem - SCWA workshop on this and other
Russian River Items, 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 1995 - City Manager
Netter advised this item was provided for Council's information.
c) Proposed SCWA water rates recommended by Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) to Board of Supervisors - City Manager Netter advised this was also an
informational item provided to Council.
3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, April 7 & 8, 1995 at Wal -Mart Parking Lot -
City Manger Netter reported there has been extensive publicity for this item.
4. Spring Clean Up, Rohnert Park Stadium Parking Lot - REVISED DATES - April 21 - 30, 1995
City Manager Netter pointed out the revised dates for this annual event.
5. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) - Change of deductible amounts for
Workers' Compensation and Liability - City Manager Netter reviewed this item for
Council's information.
CITY ATTORNEY'S report:
1. Deshetres v. Steen - request for amicus support - City Attorney Flitner referenced letter dated
March 8, 1995 from the City of Santa Rosa, Office of the City Attorney, reviewing
this request related to the appeal of statewide interest since the outcome will affect
all police officers who must serve Search or Arrest Warrants under perilous
circumstances. City Attorney Flitner recommended amicus support.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Reilly, to join in the
above - reviewed amicus brief as recommended by the City Attorney, was
unanimously approved.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 15 ) March 28, 1995
CITYATTORNEY'S report: (cont'd)
2. Devita v. Napa County (General Plan Initiative) - City Attorney Flitner referenced communi-
cations previously provided to Council related to this item and distributed to
Council his analysis regarding same. Mr. Flitner commented on the possibility of
some adverse impacts to consider as well as advantages. He advised that Council
questions pertaining to this matter could be addressed at the next Council meeting.
Proposed annexations - City Attorney Flitner referenced previous Council inquiry related to the
City having any legal obligation to previously proposed annexation territory. He
distributed to Council his analysis responding to this item and commented on
contents therein.
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 9:58 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Thursday, March 30th, 1995 at JOHN REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
390 Arlen Dr., Rohnert Park for "A" Section Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting.
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to In a previous council meeting, I suggested that an ad hoc committee of the City
Council investigate the various complaints of subdivision construction defects. It is
my thinking that this investigation would be conducted as a fact finding endeavor,
not as a font for proving/disproving responsibility or for hashing staff and the
developers. The conunittee would contact residents who believe that their House
was not built properly. The contact would be recorded, identifying the following:
rosident's name(s); location (address, phone numbers, etc.); year house built; builder
(if known); nature of problem. The committee would bring the results of their
investigation to the fill coracil for discussion and further action, if any. As a
starting point, the committee could meet with staff to review current and completed
investigations. The committee could also meet with residents who have recently
subnutted letters either identifying problem locations or claiuning to have knowledge
about problem locations yet to be identified. The committee could then develop the
most convenient and expeditious way for it to conduct a city wide investigation.
Except for the initial staff - committee discussion and occasional reference sources, I
do not recommend that the committee make use of any city staff to conduct the
investigation. The committee should be responsible for visually inspecting all
complaints. The committee should not promise any form, of relief to any resident
utlivr thau a promise to notify the full council and city stair of the findings of the
investigation, since it, as a committee, is not in a position to guarantee any form of
relief,
Let's discuss the possible participation of a council committee with a chamber
committee on an economic development commission as was briefly mentioned in the
meeting this morning (3/16/95),
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to In a previous council meeting, I suggested that an ad hoc committee of the City
Council investigate the various complaints of subdivision construction defects. It is
my thinking that this investigation would be conducted as a fact finding endeavor,
not as a font for proving/disproving responsibility or for hashing staff and the
developers. The conunittee would contact residents who believe that their House
was not built properly. The contact would be recorded, identifying the following:
rosident's name(s); location (address, phone numbers, etc.); year house built; builder
(if known); nature of problem. The committee would bring the results of their
investigation to the fill coracil for discussion and further action, if any. As a
starting point, the committee could meet with staff to review current and completed
investigations. The committee could also meet with residents who have recently
subnutted letters either identifying problem locations or claiuning to have knowledge
about problem locations yet to be identified. The committee could then develop the
most convenient and expeditious way for it to conduct a city wide investigation.
Except for the initial staff - committee discussion and occasional reference sources, I
do not recommend that the committee make use of any city staff to conduct the
investigation. The committee should be responsible for visually inspecting all
complaints. The committee should not promise any form, of relief to any resident
utlivr thau a promise to notify the full council and city stair of the findings of the
investigation, since it, as a committee, is not in a position to guarantee any form of
relief,
Let's discuss the possible participation of a council committee with a chamber
committee on an economic development commission as was briefly mentioned in the
meeting this morning (3/16/95),