1995/06/13 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
June 13, 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 7:00 p.m. and
led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 6:00 to
discuss litigation matters, real estate negotiations and personnel matters as listed
on the agenda attachment, plus an additional personnel matter involving the
current labor contract which will be an item on an upcoming agenda.. 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: Councilwoman Gallagher referenced page 4, third paragraph of May
23rd minutes regarding the Aquifer Injection Update and advised the comment
should be "she went with the Mayor to tour the Llano Treatment Plant (Regional
Treatment Facility)" and the comment not to drink the water was only "in jest ".
Referencing the preceding paragraph, same page and item, with Vice Mayor Spiro
responding to the Mayor's recommendation to remove a portion of Ms. Spiro's
written comments incorporated into the record, she expressed preference to retain
her referenced concerns about dying fish, etc., but stood corrected by Mayor
Eck's explanation to refer to possibilities like phosphate imbalance rather than
sodium content. With the retention of these comments, Mayor Eck signified the
need to add clarifying information from Chemistry textbook, page 779, Chapter
26, Human Nutrition, section entitled "Sodium and Potassium Intake Are
Important in Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension" (copy of the first
paragraph of this section to be attached to original set of May 23rd minutes).
Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Flores, with
abstention by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro due to absence from the meeting, minutes
of May 23rd, 1995 were otherwise unanimously approved as amended.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS: City Manager Netter responded to Council questions related to bills
prepared for approval.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, with
Councilwoman Gallagher's automatic no vote on the payment to the Sonoma
County Wineries Association for $10,000, City bills presented per the attached list
in the amount of $1,378,429.56 were otherwise unanimously approved.
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to add to the agenda. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro signified a miscellaneous item
regarding manhole covers and a budget item. City Manager Netter said he would
be requesting consideration of a time and date for another Budget Work Session.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Eck opened the meeting to unscheduled public comments.
Public comments were submitted on speaker cards or other written and/or verbal
communications expressing support or opposition to designated items as follows:
Ann Maurice, Occidental, Ca. - OPPOSE - aquifer injection testing
(submitted studies by CH2M1-1il1 and Dames & Moore regarding related concerns)
John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Ave. - OPPOSE - aquifer injection testing
Nanci Spangler, 7292 Calcutta Ct.- OPPOSE -Mayor Eck's response to above Ann Maurice comments
Lois J. Lindstrom, 4507 Fairway Dr. - OPPOSE - American Golf's maintenance of lake on Mountain
Shadows Golf Course (North) related to silt from recent rains - (distributed copies
to Council of letter dated June 12, 1995 from Sonoma County Water Agency
signifying the Agency is not responsible for dredging in the golf course area)
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed public comments
Responding Council comments included Mayor Eck's reference to previous
Council review and approval of the aquifer injection test and Santa Rosa's
direction to move ahead with the project. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro invited Lois
Lindstrom to share her above - reviewed concerns at the next Golf Course
Committee meeting to be held in the City Offices on June 29th, 1995 at 7:00 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.
City Manager Netter referred to Resolution No. 95 -81 expressing appreciation to
Frank E. James and recommended adding language making him an honorary
citizen because of the benefit he has been to the City from his leadership in REMIF
operations since its formation in 1979. Councilwoman Gallagher questioned
procedures for this recognition and asked where the line is drawn for over -all
fairness because it includes the benefit of designated special rates. City Manager
Netter responded there is no particular status but is on a case by case basis and has
been done for a number of individuals over the years.
Discussion included a motion by Councilwoman Gallagher to adopt the Consent
Calendar without adding the honorary citizenship language to Resolution 95 -81.
Said motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Eck pointed out that this is a special
case and the financial savings to the City from the efforts of Frank James over the
years in itself merits the recognition.
Vice Mayor Linda Spiro requested Resolution No. 95 -85 be removed from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda.
Resolution Nos:
95-81 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO FRANK E. JAMES, CONGRATULAT-
ING HIM ON HIS RETIREMENT AND MAKING HIM AN "HONORARY
CITIZEN" OF ROHNERT PARK
95-82 DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF
STOP SIGNS (ON BODWAY PARKWAY AT MAGNOLIA AVENUE)
95-83 SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF CEMENT MEDIAN BARRIERS
ALONG THE 9 -MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY 37 BETWEEN THE NAPA
RIVER BRIDGE AT MARE ISLAND AND THE SOLANO /SONOMA
COUNTY LINE
95-84 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL
RESOURCE CONSULTANTS FOR PROGRESSIVE REVENUE SERVICES
Upon motion by Councilman Flores seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, with the
exception of Resolution No. 95 -85, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the
meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
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Resolution No.
95-85 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH
NON - PROFIT AGENCIES AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PERSONNEL AND /OR SUPPLIES
Vice Mayor Linda Spiro expressed approval of an Emergency Response Plan
Agreement with the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, but recommended
adoption of a more generic resolution for inclusion of other qualified agencies.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Spiro, and
unanimously approved, Resolution No. 95 -85 was adopted with generic language
amendment to include agreements with other qualified agencies.
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STATUS OF CITY'S MEDICAL/HOSPITAL (HEALTH CARE) PLAN - City Manager Netter
referenced staff report provided to Council with results of completing an extensive
evaluation of health care plans to replace the REMIF health care plan scheduled to
be terminated on June 30, 1995. He shared contents therein and responded to
Council questions. Staff recommendation included not implementing the CalPERS
Program at this time because of the need for more time to work toward resolving
the inconsistent and incompatible policies between the Ca1PERS Plan and the
City's current policies. Over the next twelve months, staff would continue to
work with representatives from PERS and local legislators for Ca1PERS to modify
its policies. Based on the analysis and information provided, staff recommends
proceed ing with the HPR Modified Program as an alternative for the City's
REMIF Health Plan, whereby the City would be offering two health care plans, i.e.
HPR Modified Program as outlined in the above - reviewed staff report of June 9,
1995, and the current Kaiser Plan.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the expanded HPR Program with continuation of existing Kaiser Plan to
ensure no lapse of coverage due to REMIF termination on June 30th, 1995, and
then to proceed with review of other options throughout the next year.
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT.- Vice Mayor Linda Spiro confirmed she
visited with each person who submitted applications for the vacancy on this
Committee left by the resignation of Linda - Debolt. Ms. Spiro shared background
qualifications of Louise Mason as her nomination to the Bicycle Advisory
Committee. Council unanimously concurred to this appointment with term to
expire on December 31, 1996.
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LETTER FROM KENNETH C MARTIN OF PINE CREEK PROPERTIES:
City Manager Netter referenced this letter dated June 5, 1995 requesting deferral
of $600,000 building fees for the Laguna Apartments Project for a one (1) year
period. Mr. Netter shared comments, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo,
recommending deferral of the $600,000 fee at an 8% interest rate. This is slightly
higher than the City is able to obtain on its investment of idle funds and is
substantially lower than Mr. Martin can obtain through conventional borrowing.
Mr. Martin is in the process of working out the financing for this $1.5 million
project and it is estimated he will pay approximately $1.45 million in building fees.
Kenneth Martin of Pine Creek Properties shared additional details related to this
effort and responded to Council questions. City Manager Netter responded to
Council questions.
Discussion included Mayor Eck expressing concern about the possibility of
establishing a pattern and whether or not the City should set up a certain set of
guidelines. He questioned appropriateness of loans on building fees and
commented on the need for such projects to obtain initial guarantees on financing.
Councilman Reilly expressed difficulty he has with no guarantees related to the
chance of jeopardizing other potential capital improvement projects.
Councilwoman Gallagher responded she would also be against the temporary
deferral if it was in the way of capital projects but staff responses to Council
inquiries have signified that currently there are none. Councilman Flores
expressed understanding of the shortfall and commented on the opportunity for the
City to have a note at 8% which is a reasonable source of revenue. City Manager
Netter referenced proposed 1995 -96, page 38, and reviewed the Capital Outlay
Fund Budget.
A motion was made by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
with Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck dissenting, approving the deferral of
building fees for Laguna Apartments, as requested, in the amount of $600,000 at
an 8% interest rate for a period of no more than one (1) year from receipt of funds.
MOBILE HOME PARK MATTERS:
1. Possible appointment to fill vacancy left by resignation of Richard Brody from Mobile Home Parks
Rent Appeals Board with term to expire on December 31, 1996 - Mayor Eck con-
firmed this was his nomination and commented that former Board Member Vern
Smith had indicated an interest in re- appointment. Mr. Smith has been out of
town and when he returns, Mayor Eck will discuss the possibility further with him
and, thereafter, hoped to make his nomination.
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2. Mobile Home Park Purchase Program update - City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to
Council of Housing Affordability Survey for Rancho Feliz Mobilehome
Community indicating progress of efforts. Interest rates are down so efforts are
being made to expedite the purchase as quickly as possible. Additional meetings
with home owners of Las Casitas are also being scheduled and negotiations are
proceeding with that mobile home park with efforts toward finalizing next week.
There are no new negotiations with Valley Village Mobile Home Park at this time.
Councilman Reilly commented that the offers being made are for the purpose of
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toward working out actual numbers. City Manager Netter further reviewed
necessary procedures for a realistic equation that has to be considered including
appraisals, Ecumenical Housing proposal, owners operational costs, etc. This first
phase is based on actually knowing such details so that is what they will be
working on for the next few weeks.
3. Resident request for documents - Councilman Flores advised he received a call from Mal Kolm
requesting certain documents from City files. Mr. Flores told him he would bring
it to the attention of the Council to facilitate his request. Councilman Flores
reviewed the concerns related to Valley Village road conditions and initial
construction of the roadways. In discussing the matter with Assistant City
Manager Leivo, it was indicated there would have to be a substantial amount of
rebuilding that cannot be corrected by overlays which appears to present major
problems. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro said she knows everyone is working as hard as
possible and time is of the essence in many real estate negotiations. The ones that
lose in a situation like this would be the residents and, therefore, urged moving as
quickly as possible with the purchase program. Mayor Eck responded the City is
in an odd position of negotiations but thought possibilities were getting real close.
RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:15 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:22 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
DEBRIS BOX SERVICE PROVISION. -
City Manager Netter explained the draft ordinance prepared for Council's
consideration as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo. According to refuse
collection agreement previously approved by Council, terms signified that debris
box service could be provided by other contractors on July 1, 1995. For
implementation of this directive, an ordinance amending certain sections of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter 8.12, Refuse Disposal is necessary. City
Manager Netter and City Attorney Flitner responded to Council questions.
Vice Mayor Spiro inquired if a provision was in the contract that would address
unsatisfactory performance of inadequate service. City Manager Netter said no,
but agreed it was a good idea and would add the language.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mayor Eck opened the meeting to public comments related to this item.
Barry Adams, Attorney for Industrial Carting, commented that everything looks good with the
exception of concern on pollution coverage which is higher than they were used to
paying. He was afraid the additional cost would jeopardize their possibilities of
being able to get in to provide the service.
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd., #188, agreed with Vice Mayor Linda Spiro's concern
expressed during Council questions about what happens if service is not adequate.
Criteria should be established for this possibility.
Ordinance
No. 606 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8.12, REFUSE DISPOSAL,
OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Vice
Mayor Linda Spiro, and unanimously approved, subject to possible modifications
for insurance coverage requirements to assist the smaller business and establishing
a criteria for quality of service, reading of Ordinance No. 606 was waived and said
ordinance was introduced.
GENERAL PLAN - UPDATE:
I. RFP for consultant to review 20 Year Plan - City Manager Netter referenced this Request for
Proposal (RFP) letter dated May 23, 1995 from Planning Director Skanchy which
was mailed to the attached list of various firms provided to Council. Mr. Netter
shared comments on this item, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, and
responded to Council questions.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Linda Spiro, and unanimously approved, to extend the deadline for
submitting RFD's one week to Friday, June 23rd, 1995 to ensure a more sufficient
time frame for possible responses.
2. Letter from Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital - City Manager Netter advised of this letter dated June
5, 1995 expressing interest in Rohnert Park's General Plan process. Vice Mayor
Linda Spiro said this was one of the miscellaneous items she referred to earlier
and asked who was going to be on the General Plan Committee. Mayor Eck
responded the purpose of the consultant is to advise how to best proceed to get
done in a year.
CABLE TV FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - City Manager Netter advised the recent work session for
this item was held on May 23rd, 1995. He reminded Council that the deadline
date for the transfer from MultiVision Cable TV to Century Cable TV is Friday,
July 23rd, 1995 and, therefore, franchise revisions need to be reviewed by then.
Councilman Flores volunteered. Mayor Eck responded that he would sit on the
Cable TV Council Committee with Councilman Flores. Council agreed.
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CRIME PREVENTION LEGISLATION - AB 12 (Katz), AB 133 (Hauser), SB 856 (Thompson)
City Manager Netter advised the referenced legislative bills were provided to
Council, as previously requested. Also provided to Council were copies of letters
from -Mayor Rawland of the Town of Windsor to above legislators supporting and
commending their efforts toward introduction of these bills.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Linda Spiro, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, for the Mayor to write lertem on 6 -linif �F 4A n.11
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TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transit -Routes 10, 11, 12, 14
• Summer 1995 Schedules - City Manager Netter advised this item was provided to
Council for informational purposes.
• Proposed fare increase /Council concurrence requested - City Manager Netter said
this item was provided to Council from Sonoma County Transit regarding
proposed fare increase of $.05 for both regular (from $.80 to $.85) and student
(from $.60 to $.65) fares and retention of elderly /disabled fare at $.40.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Council-
woman Gallagher, with Councilman Reilly dissenting on increasing student rates
expressing preference to lower student rates due to bus service being their primary
source of transportation, support of the designated rate increases of Sonoma
County Transit was approved.
2. SB 877 (Thompson) - MTC proposed Regional Tax Initiative
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) request for Member Agencies
to take neutral stand on SB 877 - Councilwoman Gallagher referenced SCTA
June 5th, 1995 meeting agenda provided to Council and confirmed her attendance
with Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust. She said the City Council had
previously opposed SB 877 and now, with revisions, SCTA is asking Council to
take the neutral stand. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust explained
amended SB 877 to exclude the requirement for counties to participate that have a
local tax initiative and for distribution of proceeds to be on a population basis.
Mayor Eck referenced memo from Sharon Rice where he noticed it is getting
better and commented the neutral stand would reflect that Council has now moved
more towards the middle.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Reilly,
and unanimously approved, to take a neutral stand on SB 877 as reflected by
above comments.
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CONS TRUCTIONBUILDING MATTERS:
Building Department procedures and processes - City Manager Netter reviewed staff report dated
June -9, 1995 with related attachments provided to Council including a complete
outline of procedures that should be followed in accordance with previous Council
adoption of the State Uniform Building Code as its regulations regarding building
and inspections.
2. City Council Building/Construction Review Committee (Reilly /Gallagher)
Review of Summary List of Residents Comments - Council Committee Members
Reilly and Gallagher referenced and commented on the Building Review Log
provided to Council from the Building Department listing construction problems,
locations, dates, etc. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust advised there
has been no follow -up with the exception of five or six that were requested. Mr.
Brust responded to Council questions pertaining to building inspection procedures
and staffing provisions. Council Committee listed possible options to consider, i.e.
(1) refer to City staff for inspection/handling; (2) have the City hire a qualified
outside inspector; (3) have the Building Review Committee inspect with the
understanding it would be without qualifying expertise; (4) have the Building
Review Committee go with City staff or independent professionals for inspections;
and/or (5) conclude that the Building Review Committee has sufficiently
completed its part of this effort and proceed no further.
Cindy Walsh, 44 Glacier Court, asked from the audience if houses weren't supposed to last at least ten
years barring factors like earthquakes, etc. and, like cars, there are some lemons.
People need to admit to mistakes in such cases so others will be protected from
losing their life's savings.
Nanci Spangler, 7292 Calcutta Ct., commented from the audience on her experience of living in this
County for forty years, here as well as Novato, related to the authority City
Council's have over the issuance of building permits and the desire of the residents
for quality builders.
Discussion included Council concurrence that staff would proceed to work with
the Council Committee on the list of resident concerns on those homes 10 years
old or younger, as this is the legal statute of limitations for remedies, and
concluded upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Linda
Spiro, and unanimously approved, to adopt above - reviewed staff report of June 9,
1995 and recommendations on Building Department procedures and processes.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS.
1. FieldHaus Proposal (Spiro/Flores) - Councilman Flores advised that the Council Committee and
staff met with representatives of FieldHaus U.S.A. on this proposal which is now
to be called a FieldHaus rather than SportHaus or, previously, SportsDome. He
referenced copies of architectural design provided to Council and explained the
new support system and roof design which leads to more space for participating
activities rather than spectator focus. Committee meeting discussion included
review of the following considerations:
• City wiii need to have the land appraised to determine fair market value;
• recommendation to construct parking lot within a 5 year period;
• projected construction of 2, possibly 3 fields;
• shared examples of rubber surface material with realistic sand -like feeling;
• significant response anticipated from potential users of the facility with plans for a
membership drive by the proposers of the project;
• improbability of individuals being able to develop a comparable service;
• indication of needing a 25 year lease compared to City's 20 year recommendation,
but mainly projecting a viable project that will become the sole property of the
City at the end of the lease period;
• commented on an advantage of a private membership drive being that, if problems
develop, memberships can be revoked;
• discussed simplicity of considering discounts to residents versus other types of
individual resident benefits;
• SportHaus representatives are still considering options, looking at the permanent
facility; shared comparatives of the first proposal with this one having many more
options; and projecting availability from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.
Discussion followed during which the Council Committee responded to various
Council questions. Council concerns included sufficiency of parking space; visual
attractiveness with request to provide an architectural rendering; comparisons with
up -front provisions by Crushers; the continued need to address youth programs
and affordability to City leagues. The Council Committee confirmed it might be
possible to have a contract proposal prepared for review and consideration at the
next Council meeting.
HOSPITAL SITE - UPDATE: City Manager summarized this item pertaining to preliminary meeting
discussions Vice Mayor Linda Spiro has had with representatives of Memorial
Hospital regarding the current health care facility at the end of Medical Center
Drive off Snyder Lane. There have also been other meetings signifying various
interests including combining Columbia HCA and Memorial Hospital, as well as
staff previously signifying being in the process of securing a proposal from the
consortia, including Petaluma Valley Hospital. City Attorney has been asked
about iegalitACS Vf Lying up ih2 prVpel ly lur eighteen months while checking imo
possibilities.
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HOSPITAL SITE - UPDATE: (cont'd)
City Attorney Flitner responded he is in the process of preparing an opinion on this
item which is in first draft form. He thought there was no question that the City
does not have to go out to bid and has the right to consider offers on public
properties and decide whether or not it might be something it wants to do. The
referenced site was obtained from Mr. Stone as a hospital site and, even though
the deed does not signify it, that was the indication of the conveyor of the site.
The City would have two options; i.e. look at it as a hospital site, or proceed and
inquire if they have any problems with using it for something other than that. City
Attorney responded to related Council questions.
Discussion included reference to a hospital site in the General Plan.
Councilwoman Gallagher commented on the possibility of no longer being able to
develop a full- fledged hospital on this site. She referred to upcoming Master Plan
and the need for citizens to decide about medical care provisions. She thought the
18 month time frame should be allowed for above - referenced proposal because
the company has already put in an extensive amount of time. Councilman Reilly
did not want to tie it up for 18 months and signified he could not move in that
direction. Vice Mayor Linda Spiro said she had no problem with the proposal
since they are health care providers. There is a need for a hospital but health care
providers are also needed. She reviewed highlights of HCA article about people
that have bought hospitals and started running them like businesses. They now run
195 hospitals with 145 beds in 34 states, England and Switzerland. This is the
same consortia buying two hospitals in the area. Citizen input is needed from
everybody that has ideas on this matter because of considering what is best for
Rohnert Park. Councilman Reilly expressed preference to doing RFPs.
Councilman Flores asked about where things stand in terms of progress related to
the previous proposal from Petaluma Valley Hospital.
Mayor Eck commented on forthcoming report from the City Attorney regarding
related factors to have advertised and whether RFP's should be done so all sides
are proper for potential parties. Council Committee Members Gallagher and Spiro
confirmed the Committee would meet to further review details related to this item.
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 brought attention to the numerous (65) resident letters
supporting the 20 Year Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) listed on Communications.
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MATTERS FROMVFOR COUNCIL:
1. Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB's)
a) Report from Councilwoman Gallagher on meeting of May 25th 1995 -
Ms. Gallagher reported that she and City Manager Netter attended the referenced
meeting of the Mayors and Councilmembers Working Groan which has, been
meeting for over a year. She reviewed the background related to the formation of
the Working Group which has no voting power but reviews concerns of all cities
in the County. Initially, only a couple of cities were willing to participate with the
concern being, then, that the County would not be a part of the effort. This last
meeting, Ernie Carpenter, Chairman of Sonoma County Board of Supervisors,
came to the meeting and signified that the County is very much interested in
working with the cities which has created more interest from the other cities.
Mayor Eck complimented the comprehensive minutes of this meeting which were
provided to Council. City Manager Netter reported that efforts are being made to
encourage participation of all the cities.
b) Review of letter from County Counsel Jim Botz/Supervisor Carpenter
City Manager Netter referenced this letter dated June 7, 1995 regarding urban
growth boundary election. Councilwoman Gallagher commented that although
cities have differing opinions on this, like Petaluma not wanting the ballot measure,
apparently, it is the only way to get a vote on the issue and she thought most of
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LIM vv ut xthg vroup hopes it goes on the ballot. The ballot measure would have to
be written by August of 1996.
Discussion concluded upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by
Councilman Reilly, with Vice Mayor Linda Spiro dissenting to be consistent with
previous actions, to signify willingness to be on the Working Group Committee
and support interest in participating in the development of a ballot measure for the
Urban Growth Boundaries program county -wide, was approved. This decision
could be reported at the next City /County Working Group meeting.
2. Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) mass mailing -Cost of mailing response letters (Spiro)
Vice Mayor Linda Spiro complimented citizen efforts related to this item but
expressed concern about the City's cost for the response letters because this is a
political action committee promoting the effort. Councilman Reilly commented he
thought there should be responses to every citizen and letter. Mayor Eck said this
group asked for a response and he did so as with any other request. City Manager
Netter reviewed costs of the UGB mass - mailing response letters to date with
approximately 24 1/2 hours of std time for + t..i � r b t $600 nn Vice
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Mayor Spiro proposed that citizens should at least be advised of the approximately
$600 cost to respond to this type of effort and she thought there could be other
more economical ways to handle it like a public response in the Community Voice.
Mayor Eck concluded it was the nature of political efforts.
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3. Manhole covers - Vice Mayor Linda Spiro asked about writing observed on manhole covers.
Mayor Eck responded that students of El Camino High School recently took on
the project of spray painting all the storm drains. Vice Mayor Spiro said she
wanted to make sure of receiving information for all non - profits providing services
to Rohnert Park.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: Upon motion by Councilwoman Gallagher, seconded by
Councilman Flores, with Councilman Reilly dissenting, to extend the meeting a
few minutes beyond the 10:00 p.m. adjournment time to finish remaining agenda
items, was approved.
CITYMANAGER'S REPORT•
1. U.S.101/Expressway Bridge Widening Project - Proposed funding - City Manager Netter shared
contents of this staff report dated June 7, 1995 from Finance Director Harrow and
responded to Council questions. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust
explained that staff would continue with the design as if going with the north
bound loop. Mayor Eck responded yes and Council agreed with acknowledgment
that this item would require more time for further review. City Manager Netter
recommended further discussion of this item during the next budget work session.
2. Shopping Carts - update - City Manager Netter reviewed staff report dated May 6, 1995 on this
item pertaining to abandoned shopping carts which is much better than in the past.
It is an on -going situation but all stores have implemented some type of cart pick
up program. The question now is, how much more does Council want the City to
be involved in the effort? Mr. Netter said his only recommendation at this time
would be efforts toward getting seniors involved with the public awareness and
educational aspect, etc. which does take staff time. Council agreed with the idea
of involving the seniors. Vice Mayor Spiro thought charging for the abandoned
carts should still be pursued as it would get their attention in ordinance form. City
Council concurred to have the ordinance placed on the next Council agenda for
further consideration.
3. Portable Buildings donation/move update - Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust updated
the Council on this item. Apparently, numerous non - profits have been interested
in these portables but none can afford the cost of moving. Channel 22 has come
up with a program for a contractor to move the portables on a room for room
basis, so all eight (8) of the portable classrooms can be removed from the high
school property which sounds like a reasonable approach. This would include
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relocating arrangements for two (2) other buildings for Friends of the Library and
the Cultural Arts History Room in exchange two (2) other portables being traded
for the moving costs. Mr. Brust responded to related Council questions. City
Manager Netter said staff would proceed accordingly to draft an agreement with
appropriate legal language for donating the four (4) additional portables to
Channel 22 in exchange for relocating arrangements and, also work out
arrangements to have portables relocated for Friends of the Library and Cultural
Arts for exchange of moving costs.
Discussion included Vice Mayor Spiro asking about the value of the units and how
much would be going to the moving contractor. Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Brust responded from $12,000 to $35,000 could be possible for the
portables and the contractor's moving charge could be from $12,000 to $20,000
per room. Vice Mayor Spiro requested the figures for the benefit of the citizens of
Rohnert Park and advised she was going to vote no on the option. Mayor Eck
referenced extensive review of this item at the previous Council meeting and
commented that it did not seem logical to proceed with efforts to sell the portables
when previous efforts were unsuccessful to give them away.
Upon motion by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher, with
Vice Mayor Spiro dissenting, directing staff to proceed with drafting the agree-
ment for Channel 22 to receive all eight (8) portables in exchange for providing
relocation arrangements and covering related costs including provisions for
meeting the two (2) designated needs of the City, i.e. units for Friends of the
act_ +.. Cultural 1.10rary and the Cultural Arts History Room, was approved.
4. American Planning Association recognition of Tower Apartments - Awards Banquet, Fri., June 16,
1995, Berkeley - City Manager Netter announced the scheduling of this event.
5. Community Garden concerns - Councilwoman Gallagher referenced the Community Garden
Committee, advised she called representatives regarding progress and asked about
watering provisions that were expected in May of 1995 that are now projected in 6
to 8 weeks. City Manager Netter and Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Brust reported on factors related to this item that the gravel for the parking lot is
expected to begin in a week or two; the Community Garden has the water being
used for food crops but the water line coming from the new school, which is not
yet installed, is expected by the end of July.
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CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Mountain Shadows Holiday Schedule - City Attorney Flitner shared contents of his letter dated June
13, 1995 responding to previous Council inquiry on this item and referencing City
Manager's letter regarding same. Mr. Flitner did not think the City of Rohnert
Park can unilaterally change the holiday schedule for Mountain Shadows Golf
Course. It has been done informally in the past by mutual agreement, but not
through a formal process. The City would have to develop a formal process in
order to do so.
UNSCIIED ULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Eck asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at
this time.
Linda Branscomb, 6585 Commerce Blvd., 9188, requested Council to check into Petaluma's proposed
computer/TV tie in for interactive two way capability.
Julie Wood, 7292 Calcutta Ct., extended invitations to Council to the 2nd Annual "C" Section
Neighborhood Watch picnic to be held on Saturday, June 24th, 1995 from 12:00
noon to 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 27th, 1995 for a 1995 -96 Budget Work Session.
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