1980/06/30 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 30, 1980
The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met
this date in adjourned regular session commencing at approxi -:
mately 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Stewart presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Stewart called the meeting of the adjourned regular
session to order at approximately 7:09 p.m.
Present: (5) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins,
Roberts and Stewart
Absent • (0) None
Staff or other city personnel present for all or part of
the meeting: City Manager.Callinan,,Asst. to the City
Manager Albright, Director of Public Safety Dennett, and
Finance Director Netter
Others: Jud Snyder, Rohnert Park - Cotati Clarion
Steve Truter,,Rohnert Park- Cotati Times
Eleanor Boski, Chamber of Commerce Pres.;
Ann Loehr, ..Chamber of Commerce Manager
Julie Baldwin, YWCA
Julie Shidler, Sonoma Camp Foundation
Clara Brown, Cultural Arts Corporation Pres,
Others
1980 -81 Proposed
City Manager Callinan informed that representatives from
Budget Review
the Chamber of Commerce, YWCA, Sonoma Camp Foundation and
Cultural Arts group „were present to-answer any questions
the Council might have concerning their proposed budgets.
Councilman Carbone
Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at approximately.
Leaves and Returns
7x12 p.m, and returned at approximately 7:13 p.m.
Chamber of
Eleanor Boski, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce
Commerce, and Ann Loehr, Chamber Manager, were recognized.
President Bosky. commented'on the Chamber's community promotion
activities for the coming year. Discussion followed between
Council members,`City Manager C allinan and President Boski.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved'by the following voice vote, the
City Council went on record as honoring the existing agree-
ment with the Chamber with reference to sharing business
license revenues, and took note of City Manager Callinan's
comments regarding the arrangement contained in his June
17, 1980 proposed budget transmittal letter.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins, Roberts
and .Stewart
NOES: (1) Councilman Carbone
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YWCA Re. Julie Baldwin, YWCA,
Women's any questions concert
Emergency' financial assistance
Shelter program. Discussion
June 30, 198o
was recognized and offered to answer
ling that organization's request for
forthe Women's Emergency Shelter
followed.
The Council commenced their detailed review of the 1980-
81 'Proposed Budget,
BIROS Disc;ussion'was held concerning KAIROS °anticipated request
for financial assistance.'
Councilman'Carbone Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at approxi-
Returns mately 7:52 p.m.-
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts,'seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously' approved, the name KAIROS was
removed and`replaced' with the word "miscellaneous" under
"Requests for Suppor I in the dotes to Expenditures section
of the proposed budget.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman'
Roberts, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was
-given to the funds provided in the 1980 -81 Proposed Budget
"the
for YWCA's Women's Emergency Shelter program subject
to one half of the funds being disbursed for the first
six month period and the other one -half at the end of six
months or as and when needed.
Janice Lint, 470 Landsdown Circle, was recognized and
on behalf of the Two - cities Business and Professional
Women's "Association thanked the Council for its considera-
tion in this matter.
Sonoma County
Julie Shidl.er, Sonoma County .Camp Foundation, was recognized
Camp Foundation
and commented on the "successful fund raising campaign for
the Rohnert Park area. Discussion followed.
Upon motion" of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
- `Carbone, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was
given to providing $1,500 in the 1980 -81 Proposed Budget
for the Sonoma County Camp Foundation.
Cultural Arts "
Clara'Brown, President of the xohnert Park Cultur*a1 "Arts
Group "
Corporation, was recognized and commented on that organization's
successful membership` drive. Discussion followed.
Councilman'
Councilman` Carbone left the Council Chamber at approximately
":50
Carbone Leaves
7 -p:m.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman'
Hopkins, and unanimously'approved, tentative approval was"
given 'to' the funds "provided in the 1980-81 Proposed Budget
'for the Cultural Arts group.
The Council commenced their detailed review of the 1980-
81 'Proposed Budget,
BIROS Disc;ussion'was held concerning KAIROS °anticipated request
for financial assistance.'
Councilman'Carbone Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at approxi-
Returns mately 7:52 p.m.-
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts,'seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously' approved, the name KAIROS was
removed and`replaced' with the word "miscellaneous" under
"Requests for Suppor I in the dotes to Expenditures section
of the proposed budget.
Civil Defense
No Smoking
Rule Waived
Mayor Stewart
Leaves and
Returns
Councilman
Roberts Leaves
Recess
Reconvene
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Discussion was held,between Council members, City Manager
"Cali nan and Director.of Public Safety Dennett concerning
Civil Defense matters,.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the "No smoking" rule
for the Council ChaTiibers was waived for two hours.
Mayor Stewart left the Council Chambers at approxi-
mately 8:24 p.m. and returned at approximately
8:26 p.m.
Discussion was initiated concerning providing additional
public safety personnel.`
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, tentative authorization
was given to add $35,000 to the Public Safety Department
Expenditures budget for 1980 -81 and the City Manager was
directed to report back with suggestions as to how the
Department could best utilize the additional funds.
Councilman Robey-ts left the Council Chambers at approximately
9:03 p.m.
Georgia Clark- Stevens was recognized and commented on
public safety services.
Mayor Stewart declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time bping'approximately 9:06 p.m.
Mayor Stewart reconvened the meeting at approximately
9':13 p.m.
The Council reviewed the Public Works and Building Inspection'
Department Expenditures 'budget for *198b -81.
.'Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was
given to the Public Works and Building Inspection Department
Expenditures budget for 1980 -81.
The Council reviewed the Parks and Recreation budget for
the coming fiscal year.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was
given to the Parks and Recreation Expenditures budget for
1980-81.
City Manager Callinan requested that additional funds be
provided for a part -time position in the Public Works and
Building Inspection Departments. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, a part -time Office
Assistant II position was authorized to be added to the
General Government Non - Departmental budget for 1980 -81.
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The CounciI reviewed all of the,re-waining sections of the
proposed budget and.indicated approval and acceptance.
Upon conclusion of the review, the City Council directed
that the 1980 -81 Proposed Budget, as amended, be set for
4= public hearing and formal. Council consideration and approval.
Resolution RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RESERVES AND AUTHORIZING
No. 80 -122 APPROPRIATIONS FOR SAME AS OF JUNE 30, 1980 FOR THE 1979-
80 FISCAL YEAR
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 80 -122 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Expressway City Manager Callinan informed that the SonomaCounty Board
Widening of Supervisors had Fi- pp:ropriated $3503,000 towards the widening
of the Rohnert P <,i,1< E_- pressway from .the railroad tracks
to Snyder Lane.
Expressway City Manager Callinan reminded that the public hearing
West EIR before the County Board of Supervisors concerning the EIR
for the westerly extension of the Expressway from the city
limits would be held July 1, 1980. Interested Council
members were encouraged to attend._
Hewlett-Packard City Manager Callinan indicated that a meeting had been
set up for Wednesday, July 2nd with representatives from
Hewlett-Packard to discuss that firmts possibly locating
in Rohnert Park. He invited interested Council members
to participate in the meeting, Councilman Carbone indicated
that he would be interested in attending said meeting.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Stewart adjourned
the meeting at approximately 9e58 .m.
uty City Clerk Faus