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1995/04/25 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes April 25, 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 6:02 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. - MOMENT OF SILENCE for OKLAHOMA CITY CITIZENS - Mayor Eck advised a moment of silence would be held at this time in respect of fellow United States citizens in trouble and in remembrance of lives lost in the recent tragedy in Oklahoma City. ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Gallagher, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (0) None Mayor Eck advised City Manager Netter was out of town on a personal family trip. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust, Planning Director Skanchy and Recreation Director Pekkain. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Referencing page 4 of April 11 minutes for the Consent Calendar approval, Councilman Flores confirmed he made the motion but did not second the motion as signified. Councilwoman Gallagher agreed to making the second. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, with above - reviewed amendment, the minutes of April 11, 1995 were otherwise unanimously approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Flores, City bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,266,369.37 were unanimously approved. NON AGENDAED MATTERS: Mayor Eck asked if Councilmembers had any non - agendaed items to add to the agenda. Vice Mayor Spiro signified three miscellaneous items to add under Matters from Council. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 2 ) April 25, 1995 UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES.- Mayor .Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a cornment 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 ;,:curate 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. YAK ,1 TT Al- nn t e rai►1 nuluel "l 01 Taylor iviaae vmce Systems, referenced for the copier proposal reviewed by the City Council at its previous meeting. A video was distributed to Councilmembers. Mr. Hulbert stated that equipment was installed in City offices to demonstrate their copiers. Nanci Spangler,7292 Calcutta Ct., shared contents of her written statement expressing concern that an article in this past Sunday's Press Democrat was not quite true regarding the history of Rohnert Park (copy attached to original set of these minutes). Ms. Spangler's statement included numerous comments signifying her reasoning that Paul Golis should be recognized as the founder of Rohnert Park and that he is also responsible for Sonoma State University being here. 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 Resolution Nos. 95 -58 and 95 -59 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Council agreed. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolutions Nos: 95 -56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROCLAIMING APRIL 27, 1995 AS "TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY" 95 -57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DECLARING MAY 21-27,1995 "PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" 95 -60 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS NO. 005 TO THE STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SB300) 95 -61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING TWO (2) GRANT DEEDS FROM STEVEN J. SCARPA AND VINTAGE OAKS, LTD. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 3 ) April 25, 1995 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont'd) Resolution Nos: 95 -62 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN PART -TIME RECREATION POSITIONS 95 -63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DON AND MIHO KITE (re. drainage erosion) 95 -64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DAN MORK (re. broken windshield) Approval of Rancho Cotate High School letter request for donation toward Academic Achievement Awards in the amount of $250 (as previously donated the past three consecutive years) Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Flores, with the exception of Resolution Nos. 95 -58 and 95 -59, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved. Extending the Bid Opening for Carpeting Various City Facilities: Vice Mayor Spiro questioned the necessity of this expenditure, how much and which facilities. Assistant City Manager Leivo responded that calling for the referenced bids was previously authorized and this resolution extended the bid opening as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. Mayor Eck added that the expenditure could be reviewed further when Council considers the award of contract. Authorizing the sale and/or disposal of miscellaneous surplus equipment and vehicles: Vice Mayor Spiro asked about the possibility of continued use of these items in City facilities. Assistant City Manager Leivo reviewed the status of outdated equipment and vehicles. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with disbursement of the outdated items, including consideration of requests from various non -profit agencies like schools. Cindy Walsh, Goldridge School area, requested Council's consideration to donate the outdated computer equipment to Goldridge School. Assistant City Manager Leivo responded that the School District has been contacted. This request could be addressed with Council's approval of the designated resolution. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 4) April 25, 1995 Resolution Nos: 95 -58 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING THE BID OPENING FOR CARPETING FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES 95 -59 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND /OR DISPOSAL OF MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution Nos. 95 -58 and 95 -59 were adopted. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCE: P. G. & E. Franchise Payment - David LaFever of P.G. &E. presented checks to the City totaling approximately $260,000 for gas and electric franchise fees. This generally represents I% of last year's proceeds and is a 17% increase over the previous year. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE matter: Vice Mayor Linda Spiro advised she would like this opening to be further advertised. Commuters are currently well represented on this Committee. She would like to see if there might be an interested parent to represent family - centered bicyclists. The item was deferred to the next Council meeting. Mayor Eck advised the Boy /Girl Scout item would he ::mov.,4 -P­,.,,.a A.-- vu .vA vv Qd It Vll U1G agenda to be handled prior to the Planning and Zoning matter. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess of the regular City Council meeting at approximately 6:25 p.m. to proceed with the Mock Council meeting of the Scouts. Mayor Eck welcomed the Boy and Girl Scouts and advised the Scouts spent the day with City staff for "Scouts in Government Day" and would now proceed with the Mock City Council Meeting. Scout Mayor Amy Sturdevant called the Mock City Council Meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. She requested that the Scouts introduce themselves. Present were Scout Vice Mayor Lars Norlund, Scout Councilmember Jim DeBolt, Scout Councilmember Jessica Deatherage, Scout Councilmember Tina Anderson, and Scout Mayor Amy Sturdevant. Scout staff present were Scout City Manager Steven Bell, Scout City Attorney Chris Terry, Scout Public Works Director Michael Seafani, and Scout Recreation Director Lisa Burdge. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 5 ) April 25, 1995 Boy /Girl Scouts Mock City Council Meeting: (cont'd) Scout Mayor Amy Sturdevant initiated discussion regarding the following items listed on the Scout agenda: 1) Clean bike paths and roads; 2) Creek cleanup project; 3) Sand volleyball court(s); 4) Planting more trees; and 5) Maintenance of park bathrooms. There being no further items, Scout Mayor Amy Sturdevant adjourned the Boy & Girl Scout Mock City Council meeting at approximately 6:40 p.m. Council commented on above - reviewed Scout concerns and referred the request for sand volleyball court(s) to the Parks and Recreation Co�mmission for further review and consideration and the remaining itemVreferrecith9e City Manager for handling. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the City Council meeting at approximately 6:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. PLANNING AND ZONING matter: File No. 1666 - L. Dale Tatman - Rezoning of a 3.8 acre parcel from R1: 40,000 (Single Family Residential -one acre minimum lot size) District to Rl: 7500 (Single Family Residential) District for a 17 lot single family residential subdivision located at 4627 Snyder Lane - Mayor Eck acknowledged letters received from residents on this item as listed on Council Communications for this meeting. Planning Director Skanchy referenced plans on display and reviewed staff reports provided to Council. He confirmed Planning Commission approval of this rezoning at its meeting of April 16, 1995; advised a public hearing had been duly noticed and scheduled on this Council agenda; and responded to Council questions. PUBLICHEARING: Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 6:55 p.m. Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and /or verbal communications expressing support or opposition to this item as follows: Dale Tatman, 1155 Hurlbut Avenue, Sebastopol - SUPPORT Christian Rogers, 1218 Hagemann Lane - OPPOSE Shane Golin of Prudential Realtors for client on Hagemann Lane - OPPOSE Joanne Rogers, 1218 Hagemann Lane - OPPOSE Gary Tatman, 1028 Hawthorne - SUPPORT There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 7:21 p.m. Roknert Park City Council Minutes ( 6 ) April 25, 1995 Planning & Zoning - File No. 1666/L. Dale Tatman rezoning: (cont'd) Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd. #188, upon recognition by Mayor Eck, expressed her desire for creation of an affordable housing policy. She recommended asking the developer to provide "in lieu of fees/ development fees to help toward meeting ABAG affordable housing requirements. Council discussion included comments as follows: • acknowledgment of the appearance of responsible efforts by the applicant to accommodate the neighbors; • traffic impact comparisons with higher density developments likely in the future if this project does not proceed; • clarification that the current large school classroom size is because of a lack of funding from the state. More students are needed so that more State funds would be available; • current infill needs and requirements within the City's sphere of influence; • previous citizen desires signified for limiting urban growth boundary with trade -off for infill projects; • down - sizing vs. up- sizing rezoning comparisons, i.e. existing church site to residential housing; �dequucy of sewer capacity 1 tiie lower density project; • comparisons with current General Plan Update in process with quandary of how to provide for ABAG fair share; • the need to retain mature trees, as well as efforts toward retention of privacy provided by existing growth of willows (stumps); • suggestion for developer to offer an affordable housing provision for part of the project similar to the recent Innovative Housing Project. City Attorney responded that any requirements would need to be consistent and in place for application to all developers. Assistant City Manager Leivo advised that such a policy /ordinance should be addressed as a separate process; • comparison with recent west side development project and acknowledgment that making land available for developmentally disabled housing was voluntary. Mayor Eck further commented there was still the tentative map and the architectural review process for this project, at which time the affordable housing concerns could be more fully reviewed, as well as fuller consideration regarding the need to retain the designated trees. He asked the Planning Commission and staff to work with the applicant on these concerns prior to tentative map approval. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 7 ) April 25, 1995 Ordinance No. 605 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 R1:40,000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT 40,000 SQ. FT. LOT MINIMUM TO R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT 7,500 SQ. FT. LOT MQNIMUM (FILE NO. 1666 L. Dale Tatman) Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and approved by a vote of 4 in favor with Councilman Reilly dissenting and signifying that he favors downsizing projects and does not favor upsizing projects, reading of Ordinance No. 605 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:45 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. GENERAL PLAN PROCESS AND TIMELINE: Mayor Eck shared contents of his written recommendations distributed to Council on this item (copy attached to original set of these minutes) in order to be better prepared to begin the General Plan process when the upcoming budget reviews for 1995 -96 are finished, and to enable inclusion of the recommended General Plan consultant in the budget reviews. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, to proceed with preliminary efforts for the General Plan, as recommended by the Mayor per above - referenced attachment, including directing staff to find out how other cities have handled the specific task of studying the issues of expanding spheres; to begin looking for a consultant who specializes in General Plan updates related to spheres; and to obtain a cost estimate of same for the upcoming 1995 -96 budget reviews. Van Logan, 2560 West Dry Creek Rd., was recognized for comment by the Mayor during the Mobile Home Park matters listed and reviewed later on the agenda. His speaker card was inadvertently overlooked when the General Plan item was discussed. Mr. Logan requested that the Council begin the process of formation of the Citizens' Committee to study the sphere of influence so that it can begin its work in earnest in June 1995. SONOMA COUNTY WINE AND VISITORS CENTER designated as a CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER: Assistant City Manager Leivo referenced letter dated April 12, 1995 from Linda Johnson, Executive Director of the Wine and Visitors Center pertaining to this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. The letter was provided for Council's information. Rohnert Parr City Council Minutes ( 8 ) April 25, 1995 MOBILE HOME PARK matters: 1. Mobile Home Park Purchase Program - Assistant City Manager Leivo updated the Council on this item related to efforts with Mr. John DuPriest, Consultant for the mobile home park residents, and staff compiling a list of questions from park residents with coinciding answers. Efforts are also in the final stages of preparing a survey to go out to residents listing aspects of the proposed project for responses to whether or not residents are in support of the Community Development Commission participation. A meeting is scheduled next Monday to work on some of the details. Finally, City Attorney Flitner is working on a formal purchase proposal offer for the mobile home parks. Assistant City Manager Leivo responded to Council questions related to the proposed survey as Council had previously signified from its last experience with a General Plan survey that it preferred not to develop future surveys. Mr. DuPriest is preparing the survey so it is being done by someone other than City staff. The Bond Counsel and Underwriter is also providing wording. Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, allowing preparation of the survey for the Mobile Home Park Purchase Program. Violet Moir, 411 Sonoma Lane, Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, understood some of the residents of Las Casitas had written to the City expressing opposition to the purchase program. She presented a list of signatures to Council written to the Council Mnhih- r-UnMA Park Sub - Committee signifying that the majority of the residents at Las Casitas are in favor of the purchase. 104 resident signatures were represented on the list out of a total of 126. Assistant City Manager Leivo responded to inquiry from Ms. Moir about the proposed purchase that discussions continue to negotiate with the owner about a purchase price that would allow the purchase without major increases in rents. By the time the above - reviewed survey is distributed, the necessary numbers will be available as part of the survey information to consider. 2. Valley Village Mobile Home Park matters - (a) State of California (H.C.D.) Inspection Report, evaluations, findings and recommended corrections - Assistant City Manager Leivo explained this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. Mr. Leivo responded to related Council questions that the State has passed a special set of laws for mobile home parks because of the unique relationship between park owners and residents and the City does not have any legal authority with regard to the condition of the mobile home parks. Pursuit of the purchase program could provide solutions. City Attorney Flitner further explained legalities related to this item. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 9 ) April 25, 1995 MOBILE HOME PARK matters: 2. Valley Village (cont'd) (b) Status of Tenant Petition T95 -01 (Mal Kolm) - Assistant City Manager Leivo advised this item was provided to Council because Mr. Kolm had expressed related concerns at a previous Council meeting. Discussion concluded in Council concurrence that the above - reviewed procedure of referral to the Department of Housing and Community Development expresses the aspect that the City Council is providing a means to meet the concerns. 3. Ordinance 494 Rules and Regulations/Capital Improvements - Assistant City Manager Leivo updated Council on changes for this item which allows for capital improvements. The Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board will be holding a public hearing during its next meeting, so from all appearances, the changes should be in place by May. This update was provided for informational purposes. Councilman Reilly leaves Councilman Reilly left the Chamber at approximately 9:18 p.m. 4. Rent Appeals Board vacancy - Mayor Eck advised that Mr. Brody has expressed his intention to resign from the Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board. The Mayor reported this was his nominee and requested placing a notice in the newspaper advertising the opening. Councilman Reilly returns Councilman Reilly returned to the Chamber at approximately 9:20 p.m. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS: 1. Community Swim Center - Feasibility Study Consultant recommendation - Recreation Director Pekkain explained the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to retain a consultant to proceed with a feasibility study for a community swim center. He shared contents of related staff report and responded to Council questions. Council agreed to refer this item to the upcoming budget reviews. 2 Skate Park - Update - Recreation Director Pekkain reviewed this staff report and responded to Council questions. He requested the Council to support the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to hold a public hearing on May 15th to determine the interest in developing a skate park. Liability factors and comparisons would also be reviewed at the May 15th meeting. Council agreed including recommendation for Vice Mayor Linda Spiro to share related business concerns when she attends the next Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 10 ) April 25, 1995 PARKS AND RECREATION matters: (cont'd) 3. Sports Center Summer Membership Sneciad staff report on this item and Council approval to offer the Center. 4. - Recreation Director Pekkain shared contents of responded to Council questions. He requested summer membership special sale at the Sports Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice A!I__.__._ n a .. a _. lviayur Spiro, including amendment to change the reference to "unlimited" number of months paid in advance to designate from May to September, the Sports Center Summer Membership Special was approved by a vote of 4 in favor with Councilman Reilly dissenting, 1994 Annual Re ®ort - Recreation Director Pekkain reviewed highlights of this report provided for informational purposes and responded to Council questions. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referred to page 14 and requested comparisons for the seniors to be designated *with contributions of the senior citizens set out to be shown, and would also like to see figures of the previous year compared in the report . * CORRECTTON from 5/9/95 Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Spiro, include underlined portion signified in above paragraph. Discussion included a motion by Vice Ma or S iro seconded 1, C •1 y p , y ouncl man Flores, and unanimously approved, accepting the 1994 Annual Report with above recommendations for next year. TRANSPORTATION matter. U. S. 101 1Expressway Overpass Project - Councilwoman Gallagrher reviewed hr-r r�nnc..-me Anrrf +h ;e -- - - -- -- - - -- - ------- ....,.,w ...� project expressed at the previous Council meeting. The Council has approved $1.5 million for this project and her concern was regarding traffic congestion east bound on the Expressway. The $1.5 million has been designated for widening of the freeway overpass north side. She reviewed the project on site with Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust and was certain now that the widening would make a big improvement. The $600,000 was not allocated to include the loop which would provide an even greater improvement. Councilwoman Gallagher recommended Council's consideration to find a way to fund/borrow the additional $600,000 to include the loop with this improvement project because of the need and waiting will only increase the cost. Council agreed to place this item on the next agenda for further consideration. rr - *CORRECTTON from 5/9/95 Council meeting: Councilwornan Gallagher signified she had indicated her support of the widening as a result of the on -site review of the project with Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust. BUILDINGICONSTRUCTIONREvIEW COMMITTEE - 1. Status/U ndate Councilman Reilly and Councilwoman Gallagher reported on results of meeting on this item last Friday. Approximately fifty building/construction concerns have been submitted to date. A final call was extended at tonight's Council meeting for the submission of concerns from citizens for the review committee to quantify and then refer to the City Manager for proper procedural recommendation. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) April 25, 1995 BUILDING /CONSTRUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE - (cont'd) 2 Condiotti Enterprises response letter - Assistant City Manager Leivo referenced this letter dated April 14, 1995 from Phillip A. Trowbridge, Vice President of Condiotti Enterprises responding to building construction concerns. He also distributed current and past homeowner's manuals Condiotti Enterprises provides to its customers. Mr. Trowbridge was present at the Council meeting and commented the manuals were provided to Council for informational purposes. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Temporary Youth Committee - Councilwoman Gallagher reported on results of the outreach meeting held on April 13, 1995. A list has been compiled of students interested in the Youth Committee and a date will be set for another meeting in the near future, probably after the next City Council meeting of May 9th. 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. 20 -year Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) support letters - Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referenced the numerous support letters of this item listed on Communications and commented she had made a request of the same organization initiating the letters. Mayor Eck responded this was part of the organization's canvassing efforts. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Animal Shelter Dedication, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6th, 1995 - This item was listed on the agenda for informational purposes. 2. Volunteer Center Recognition Luncheon, Red Lion Inn, 12:noon, Monday, May 1 st, 1995 - This item was listed on the agenda for Council's information. 3. Legislative Bulletin - Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referenced the recent Legislative Bulletin from the League of California Cities pertaining to shopping cart preemptions. She recommended a letter from the Mayor expressing Council's opposition as the legislative bill would not provide the opportunity to deal with abandoned shopping carts. Council concurred. 4. Open Space matter: Vice Mayor Linda Spiro referred to Open Space reviews and decisions and said she was never made aware of getting residents involved. *The meeting was initiated by residents with Council invited and took place with hart of the Council present. Mayor Eck responded that the reviews have been related to areas inside community separators. *CORRECTION from 5/9/95 Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Spiro, include underlined portion signified in above paragraph. 5. Aquifer Storage - Vice Mayor Spiro referenced recent newspaper article regarding aquifer storage to be in place by September. She recalled agreeing to having the test done but understood the concerns expressed about earthquakes and thought the item should be revisited. Mayor Eck explained various testing procedures for fresh water standards to be used and that the process is still down to five (5) alternatives. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 12) April 25, 1995 EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, and unanimously approved, to extend the meeting beyond the 10:00 p.m. adjournment time to sufficiently handle remaining agenda items. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.° 1. Budget Hearings Calendar - Assistant City Manager Leivo advised that the City Manager recv:ru :endue ��lt t#�al:., �+ i1S TI, A__� 537,. _ 1. Cl---.*.---. 1 . s . J JVIl\r\t{,{1111Yv ✓ -Oiv "uu�ct vvvill JGJJivll no ldter than early June. Council concurred to sometime during the week of June 12th, 1995. 2. Report on weed mowing along, Valley Village fence and railroad - Assistant City Manager Leivo reported on this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, with responsibility of the area divided between the park owner and Sonoma County Water Agency for easement. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust responded to Mayor Eck's directive to proceed with efforts to mow the area in the same manner it was done last year. Mr. Brust responded that the City has mowed these weeds in the past. He further advised that the standard annual weed abatement process is under way, including necessary public notices, etc. *Councilwoman Galls her questioned the mowing of weeds on properties of Jimmie Rogers with taxpayer's money when he can afford to remove them himself *CORRECTION from 5/9/95 Council meeting: Per Councilwoman Gallagher, include above - signified underlined portion. Councilman Flores acknowledged he made a motion to approve the referenced weed mowing at the beginning of the discussion but did not receive a second. 3. KRCB letter request for 8 portables - Assistant City Manager Leivo shared contents of this letter dated April 17, 1995. He also reviewed the City Manager's recommendation to notice signified non - profits that have indicated an interest in the portable to determine any continued interest and /or ability to cover moving and set -up costs. Nancy Dobbs, President & CEO of KRCB further reviewed the letter request and responded to Council questions. She requested putting a date certain on the notices to other non - profits to enable them to proceed, or not proceed, with plans accordingly. 4. REMIF Board voted to discontinue Self - Funded Health Plan - Assistant City Manager Leivo reported on this item as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro questioned the comparable plan REMIF negotiated only with Health Plan of the Redwoods and asked consideration of other plans. Council wfreed the matter should be placed on the next Council agenda for further review. 5. Sonoma County Associates for Youth Development (SCAM - Assistant City Manager Leivo advised that SCAYD has notified the City of its Teens for Target Program and has invited the Mayor to attend the event, tomorrow, April 26th, at 4:00 p.m. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( 13 ) April 25, 1995 CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT: 1. Kuhn vs. City of Rohnert Park - City Attorney Flitner gave a progress report on this case pertaining to polygraph testing. Judge Rosenfield has issued his opinion of not finding too much wrong with the City's procedures with the direction of a minor correction. Mr. Flitner advised he would provide a future report when he receives the details. 2. SIME I vs. City of Rohnert Park - City Attorney Flitner reported that he has presented the cost bill on the SIME I case. The Court kicked it out and the attorney fees will be argued by the end of May 1995. The attorney fees amount to approximately $150,000 to $160,000. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: Mayor Eck asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at this time. Linda Branscomb, 6586 Commerce Blvd. #188, referred to the General Plan process of last year and the San Mateo toxic cleanup situation. Ms. Branscomb suggested checking with the Planner's Institute or Burlingame for recommendations. She agreed with the proposal of retaining the impartial consultant for $100,000. Healdsburg representatives were surprised with the economical charge. Also, Ms. Branscomb referred to the affordable housing project matter and agreed to the need for consistency on development requirements. It would be better to have a plan in place and it appears efforts are going in that direction with tonight's decision so this doesn't become such an issue. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. with reminder that the Community Development Commission meeting was adjourned herein to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1st, 1995 for the 1995 -96 Budget Work Session regarding low to moderate income housing set -aside funds. Mayor GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - TIMING ■ Begin now by directing Staff to find out how other Cities have gone about doing the specific task of studying the issues of expanding spheres. For example Petaluma and Sonoma have recently been through the process. Before getting project specific I think we need a much broader look at the planning area. Begin looking for a consultant who specializes in in General Plan updates related to spheres. • Get a cost estimate for the budget. • Consider doing a land use inventory on the lands in our planning area. • Consider having some facilitated public meetings and/or surveys to begin to get public involvement.. • Set a timeline for the total process of one year or less. • Work with the consultant to establish a citizens committee. ■ Think positive thoughts about a harmonious, peaceful, quick process! ! ! ! ! ! April 25, 1995 / Rohnert Park City Council f 5 - a6 THE HISTORY OF ROHNERT PARK This past Sunday, the Press Democrat article "Wrestling with a new era in RP" gave a depiction of the history of Rohnert Park that is not quite true. Paul Golis is the founder of Rohnert Park. He is the man who designed and laid the foundation, who had a dream of a city that would be self- sustaining, self- sufficient and affordable to ordinary working people. It is Paul Golis who we should be remembering and giving credit to for bringing Rohnert Park to life. Paul Golis is also responsible for Sonoma State University being here. It was his personal funds that kept the school going during its first six years. Golis had a friendship and a business relationship with Fred and Dorothy Rohnert that went back to 1955 when he first approached them about developing their hay and seed farm into a city. But that relationship was eventually destroyed because Paul Golis could get no project approvals by a ruling dynasty of certain city council men that included former City Manager Pete Callinan, Jack Buchanan who is Callinan's brother -in -law; Warren Hopkins, Art Hollingsworth, Armando Flores and Jimmie Rogers. Jimmie Rogers first became a resident of Rohnert Park in 1960, coming here as a driver - salesman for Kilpatricks Bread. He had worked for them for 12 years but quit in 1965 because he was being transferred to another area and did not want to leave Rohnert Park. Rogers became partners with Dr. Donald Davis, a dentist, in the construction of a small shopping center called Manor Center on Southwest Boulevard and "built himself a little job" by renting and operating a delicatessen in the shopping center. Jimmie Rogers was appointed to the Rohnert Park City Council in 1963 to fill a position left vacant by Pete Callinan when Callinan became city manager. Rogers was Rohnert Park's Mayor and was elected to four terms on the Rohnert Park City Council. He resigned in his last term due to a Sonoma County Grand Jury investigation of his activities. In 1967, Rogers met William Schiller, Director of Engineering for Storer Cable T.V. while Rogers was on the city council. Schiller was negotiating for Storer Cable T.V. for the City's cable T.V. franchise. Schiller lived in Thousand Oaks, California. The other company competing for the franchise was Total Television of Santa Rosa. In a lawsuit deposition, it was recalled that Richard Maxwell, Rohnert Park City Attorney, had called the manager of Total Cable Television and asked, "If Total was the successful bidder would they rent office space from Rogers /Davis ?" The manager stated, "He didn't do business that way ". Although Total Television was the low bidder, Storer was awarded the contract. Storer rented office space from Rogers /Davis and hired Rogers' wife in August 1968. Schiller engaged in many business /land deals with Callinan, Rogers and Buchanan. These facts were presented to the Rohnert Park City Council on April 20, 1970 by a group of Rohnert Park citizens in a citizen's petition protesting the blatant conflict of interest and a self- serving abuse of public office, the betrayal of the public trust and a violation of fiduciary duty by Rogers, Buchanan and Callinan. The immediate reaction by Rogers, Callinan and Buchanan was to file a libel lawsuit against the citizens. Depositions were taken but the lawsuit was dropped the day before it was to go to trial for an undisclosed reason. Schiller never resided in Rohnert Park and was told by management of Storer to divest his interest and holding with Rogers, Callinan and Buchanan. However, over the years Schiller has continued to have real estate dealings and holdings with Rogers. Remember, Jimmie Rogers and his cronies managed to force the "FOUNDER" of Rohnert Park, Paul Golis, out of business and out of the area by controlling a majority vote on the council and denying any project that Golis brought before them. Golis was subjected to illegal delays and denials to his projects on properties already zoned for the use he was applying while Jimmie Rogers projects sailed through without any delays or any requirements for Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's). The Wine Center is a recent example. These tactics were the basis of the 1992 Sonoma County Grand Jury investigation and led to the RICO (Racketeering) Lawsuit of Keith Hallock against the City, Jimmie Rogers, Pete Callinan and others so affectionately called the "good old boys" at Art Hollingsworth's retirement party. These good old boys also made it possible for Condiotti to have a virtual monopoly on construction in Rohnert Park -- killing competition that would have brought better quality homes and better prices, instead of the plague of construction defects that so many Rohnert Park residents have suffered with. Rohnert Park is a beautiful little city. It is called the "Friendly City" and by outward appearances it is. We have some great people living here and although we are facing a lot of problems from the follies of the past, -', a need to do as Jim Reilly is quoted as saying, "... we need to pause here, fix what we need to fix, and then maybe grow or grow slowly."