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1989/07/18 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes July 18, 1989 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned regular session in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, California with Mayor Cochran presiding. Call to Order The adjourned regular session was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Cochran. Roll Call Present: (5) Council Members Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro and Cochran Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Finance Director Harrow, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, and Director of Administra- tive Services Netter. 1989 -90 Budget The Council commenced a work session on the proposed city budget for 1989 -90 as presented by the City Manager. The work session began with Council interviews with representatives of different organizations who had requested a contribution or subsidy from the City. Victoria Rosichan appeared on behalf of the Cotati- Rohnert Park Cooperative Nursery School. Upon conclusion of the discussion the Council indicated it would include $1,107 in the budget for the organization. Mr. Gordon Adam, representing the Sister Cities Relations Committee, appeared and had a discussion with the Council, upon conclusion of which the Council indicated it would include in the city budget the $2,000 requested by the Committee. Sandy Hamilton and Bob Jonas, representing the Founders' Days Committee, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Hamilton explained the many planned activities for the upcoming Founders' Days and requested a $5,000 contribution from the City rather than the $3,000 city staff had recommended. Upon conclusion of the discussion the Council indicated it would provide the $5,000 in the city budget. Debra Evans, representing Women Against Rape, appeared and had a discussion with the Council concerning that organization, upon the conclusion of which the Council 1 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 18, 1989 indicated it would include the $1,500 requested in the city budget. Bob Butler, representing the Family Service Agency, appeared and had a discussion with the Council concerning that organization's service to Rohnert Park residents. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated that the $3,000 requested by the Family Service Agency would be included in the City's 1989 -990 budget conditioned upon the organization presenting acceptable data next year giving evidence of service provided by the Agency to Rohnert Park residents. Recess A brief recess was declared by Mayor Cochran at 4:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:59 with all Council Members present. Millie Hamill, representing the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation and Cultural Arts Commission, appeared and discussed that organization's request for $12,800, $2,400 of which was a late request to fund a recording secretary. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated it would include in the budget the original request of $10,400 but that the Corporation can use some of those funds for a recording secretary if the Corporation felt it necessary, and that if the Corporation determines that additional funds are needed during the course of the year that Corporation representatives can return and discuss the matter with the Council. Mr. Pat Ross and Mr. Tim Bridwell appeared on behalf of the Sonoma County Vistors and Convention Bureau and discussed with the Council that organization's request for a $200,000 subsidy. A wide ranging discussion was held concerning the effectiveness of the Bureau, the promotion done by individual motels and hotels such as the Red Lion Inn and the difficulty in measuring the effectiveness of the Bureau since some of the results of this year's efforts and activities do not show up until subsequent years. Discussion was also held regarding the concerns of the large contributors to the Bureau, namely the County of Sonoma, the City of Santa Rosa, 0 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 18, 1989 City of Rohnert Park, and the City of Petaluma concerning making sure that the public funds funneled through the Bureau are spent prudently and effectively to increase tourism in the county. Several members of the Council, notably Council Member Spiro, indicated she might be willing to support a $150,000 contribution and Councilman Hopkins indicated that he might be willing to increase last year's amount to a $125,000 level. The other members of the Council indicated that they might be willing to continue the $100,000 contribution to the Bureau but would have a difficult time voting for an increase in the amount. The Council indicated a final decision will be made on the matter at a later date. Referring to the list provided by staff and the other scheduled appearances by representatives of Sonoma County Arts Council, the YWCA Batter Women's Shelter program, and the Family Education Center, the Council indicated that there was no need for those representatives to stay and make a presentation since the Council would approve the amounts requested and recommended by staff. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the amounts included in the proposed 1989 -909 city budget for the Sonoma County Arts Council ($3,000), the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter program ($5,000), and the Family Education Center ($1,000), as well as all the other items listed under Other Budgeted Items on the list submitted by staff, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes, were approved. Councilman Eck leaves At this point, Councilman Eck left the meeting. City Manager Callinan explained a request the City had received from Rohnert Park's Girls Softball program to send the Cardinal team of said League, which is for girls 12 years of age and under, to the Nationals in Alabama. Upon motion Spiro, the under the assist the Cardinals, Nationals i 3 by Mayor Cochran, seconded by Council authorized conclusion Community Promotions section Rohnert Park Girls Softba to assist in sending the n Alabama: Council Member in the budget of $1,000 to 1 team, the team to the AYES: (3) Hollingsworth, Spiro, Cochran ABSTAIN: (1) Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Eck Next Budget Session The Council decided to hold its next work session on the budget at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24th, prior to the scheduled City Council meeting. Council Adjournment The adjourned regular session was adjourned to closed session so the Council could be briefed on meet and confer matters by the city staff. The closed session was adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m. after which the Council meeting was adjourned to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 1989. City Manager /Clerk 4 n�- Mayor