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1989/11/28 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes November 28, 1989 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular cession commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, ~'.ohnert Park, with Mavor � 7sejon esiding. The open regular session was preceded by a close which commenced -it 7:00 p.m. Pro- Tempore Hollingsworth `o Order Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at approximately 7:36 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. He advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters, litigation matters, and real estate negotiations. :,ii :'ali Present: Absent vtaff pr Callinan, Director Netter, Director (4) Council members Eck, Hopkins, Spiro and Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth (1) Mayor Cochran (Attending Annual Congress of Cities in Atlanta, Georgia) esent for all or part of the meeting; City Manager City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, and Finance Harrow. - .Dproval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 14, 1989 were approved as submitted. .-.Dproval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $882,081.20 were approved. n- .agendaed Items Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth queried if any Council member had any non - agendaed items to add to the agenda. City Manager Callinan stated that the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District has asked Council's consideration for a Waiver of Agreement. `Inscheduled Public Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with appearances State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. Kathy Bataeff, 1397 Gillpepper Lane and Susan Jaeger, 1380 Gillpepper Lane were recognized and expressed concerns regarding the misuse of cat traps, distributed copies to Council of a sample petition, and asked if the current ordinance could be reviewed and rewritten to remove vagueness and confusion so that cats could be handled with care and dignity. Discussion followed confirming contact with Animal Control regarding the control of cats and the necessity to comply with City ordinance because of complaints from property owners about cats on their property. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes 12) November 28, 1989 Council concurred that staff should prepare an amendment to the ordinance for Council's review that would outline the responsibility for residents trapping cats, that they must turn the captured cats into the animal shelter, and that anyone abusing cats would also be subject to a fine. George Horwedel, 7660 Camino Colegio was recognized and asked that the process be slowed down to enable participants to digest contents of one meeting before rolling into another. He said there s a meeting planned for Thursday night and that last night's meeting still hasn't been digested. William Clark, 7708 Blair Avenue was recognized and expressed concerns about the new automatic garbage system and stated that he did not want the new service. He referred to the garbage company's brochure and asked what was meant by saying it's a voluntary program and that it didn't clarify a start date. Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager :Vetter said that the brochure was a misprint which had been recalled but a few had been distributed before corrections were made. He said that notices were published in the newspaper regarding the new system and confirmed there were public hearings. Discussion followed regarding questions from Council to b addressed to the garbage company representatives scheduled on the agenda later this evening. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth queried if anyone had any ,questions regarding the matters on the consent calendar. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. esolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 89 -178 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LORI ANN KOHLER _resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 89 -179 ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM ROUSE & ASSOCIATES STATE FARM ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (for bicycle path and sewer and storm drain easement at the north side of the Hinebaugh Creek and west side of State Farm Drive) Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A POSITION TITLE CHANGE FROM "THEATRE 89 -180 MANAGER" TO "DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER" Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes ( ) November 14, 1989 mc.rehensive Annual Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager nanciai Report Netter explained that Council had been provided with copies of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Transportation Development Act Fund Report, the Rohnert Park Civic Commission Report, and the management letter for fiscal year ended June 30, 1989. He said that Bill O'Neill, representative of the City's external auditing firm of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells was in the audience to formally present the report and answer Council questions regarding same. Bill O'Neill, representative of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells was recognized and responded to various questions from Council regarding the above - mentioned annual reports. He explained different types of accounting procedures and clarified the advantage of one of the City's controls via the budget process. A motion was made by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to accept the Comprehensive .annual Financial Report, Transportation Development Act Fund :report, and Rohnert Park Civic Commission Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 1989 by external auditors Deloitte, Haskins & Cells. echo Cotate Pop Luci Stone, Coach, 4530 Hillview Court and Kristine Jackson, 5727 oarner Cubs Dorian Drive were recognized to represent the 1989 Rancho Cotate "r :erleaders Pop Warner Cubs Cheerleaders regarding a request for financial assistance. Ms. Jackson explained that Council had been provided with copies of request for financial assistance to compete in the National Pop Warner Cheerleading Competition to be held in Los Altos, California on December 7 -9, 1989. She said the team was the first one from Rancho Cotati Pop Warner to compete in a national event and explained the team s efforts toward raising the $2,500 needed of which $700 had been collected to date. Discussion followed complimenting the teams competition and fund raising efforts with Council concluding that the girls should continue to raise as much as possible and the City would make up the balance of funds needed. A motion was made by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, for the team to continue fund raising efforts and to notify City staff regarding the amount needed to make up the remaining balance of the $2,500 needed for the 1989 Rancho Cotate Pop Warner Cubs Cheerleaders to compete in the National Pop Warner Cheerleading competition to be held in Los Altos, California on December 7 -9, 1989. C:'Lty of San Luis Obispo - Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager .ssembly Bill 1999 Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council of letter dated November 2, 1989 from the City of San Luis Obispo requesting endorsement of Assembly Bill 1999 to be considered when the State Assembly reconvenes in January of 1990. He summarized the contents of Assembly Bill 1999 which would require universities to be sensitive to the concerns of the local community and make good faith efforts to honor local planning Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) November 28, 1989 priorities when constructing new or expanding existing facilities.. He said that the specific request from the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is that the Council of Rohnert Park send a letter endorsing this legislation. The main purpose of this legislation is to improve communication between universities and their neighboring local communities. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to send a letter endorsing the legislation regarding Assembly Bill 1999 as requested by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo. _:arthquake Aid Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council of letter dated November 17, 1989 from Mayor Henry J. Riboni of the City of Sonoma requesting Rohnert Park's participation in challenging its local community to match a $1,000 contribution - to assist victims in the Santa Cruz area due to the great earthquake tragedy of October 17th. Discussion followed regarding Council's previous interest to contribute to earthquake victims and the legality of public agencies sending funds to other public agencies. City Attorney Flitner responded that this type of contribution is legal since it would fall within the 5% limitation regarding discretion legislative bodies as explained recently at a previous- Cit Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, to heartily endorse the local fundraising efforts as proposed by the Mayor of the City of Sonoma to provide up to $1,000 in matching money of local fundraising efforts to aid earthquake victims in Santa Cruz area. esolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONSENTING 39 -181 TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF EMPIRE WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC, FOR ROH^�w.ERT PARK DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC. IN GARBAGE COLLECTION AGREEMENT dmpire Waste Management- Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council:_ - -of resolution for consideration and letter dated November T ,1.989 from Empire Waste Management regarding the request to change �Nthe name of Rohnert Park Disposal Corportation to Empire= Waste Management to conform with its other Sonoma County operations He indicated that this name change would not affect the operstrsas and that separate accounting would be maintained for Rohnert Park's operation. He introduced Kevin Walbridge, General Managsr of Empire Waste Management to further explain the purpose of` -''the name change. Kevin Walbridge, General Manager of Empire Wast Management -- wa; recognized and said that what the company is trying to do �I'is consolidate its image in Sonoma County to allow for a more Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) November 28, 1989 effective means of standardizing the operation. He said that the majority of the company's equipment is Empire Waste Management and that this name change would help to eliminate confusion to customers. Discussion followed regarding the continuation of separate accounting for the Rohnert Park operation, that Empire Waste Management is agreeable to develop a financial reporting system that is acceptable and agreeable to the City, and that rates are controlled by contract and are not affected by rate raises in surrounding cities. Suggestions were made regarding the possibility of correlating pickups for old trash cans and new containers, confirming that trucks will continue to be sent if people set out trash cans, and that as of this coming Friday all the new containers will be delivered which should normalize the new schedule. Further discussion followed regarding the confusion of the new schedule and that Empire Waste Management should make efforts to c=ommunicate with more clarity to residents such as running newspaper ads, letters by mail or distribution of flyers during the transition period to enable residents to adapt more smoothly to the new system. Comments were also made regarding Empire Waste Management's plans to promote the recycling program. Susan Jaeger, 1380 Gillpepper Lane, was recognized to speak from the audience and said that she received a letter from the City requesting her to remove some vegitation that was infringing - on the sidewalk. She asked what could be done about all the garbage cans that are not taken in during the day. Council concurred that staff should check into the matter regarding garbage cans left out during the day. Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -181 was adopted. Cotati-R.P. Co -op Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Jursery School Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council of letters dated November 1 and 26, 1989 from Cotati - Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery School regarding 1) request to use $1,100 previously provided for building insulation to purchase new text books for the school's adult education program because their building has been put up for sale, and 2) new location for the Co -op Nursery School. Victoria Rosichan, President of Cotati - Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery School was recognized and answered Council's questions regarding the above - mentioned requests. She confirmed it would probably be necessary to request additional funds from others if next building needed insulation, that they had been checking into the possibility of leasing the Benecia Recreation Building as a good place to relocate versus purchasing since she was not sure the nursery could raise sufficient funds for a purchase, and that they are open to suggestions for any other site that might meet the nursery's needs as outlined in November 26 letter mentioned above. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) November 28, 1989 Discussion followed commending the Co -op Nursery School for their efforts, conversations with staff for other buildings as possible alternatives for the nursery, confirming the decision of the current building owners to sell, and concluding with Council's suggestion for the Co -op Nursery School to continue working with staff in the efforts to locate a sufficient building. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, for the Cotati- Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery School to use the $1,100 previously provided for insulation to purchase new text books for the school's adult education program. 71 Trans Grants for Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager icycle Lanes Netter explained that copies had been provided to Council. of grants dated November 20, 1989 to Cal Trans for 90% Bicycle Lane funding with 10% matching funds from City. He referred to item No. 10, page 3 of City Council Memorandum dated November 22, 1989 regarding the explanation of said grant applications and shared the contents therein (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes). Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, for grants to be submittea to Cal Trans for 90% Bicycle Lane funding as presented by staff. o.Co.Transportation Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Netter explained that since both Mayor Cochran and City Engineer Brust were absent from tonight's meeting, Sonoma County Transportation matters would be deferred until next meeting. Discussion followed regarding the need for people to be aware if there's going to be a rail system, that it would have to be underground or elevated over intersections to prevent traffic jams, and that solutions to the problems of east /west traffic flow need to be considered. Councilman Eck said that as a member of the 101 Corridor Committee consideration is being given to crossings as part of the plans that would not conflict with traffice flow, that ; <'ithe recommendation at this time is to acquire and preserve the site and that the committee has not looked into funding possibilitieet Council Member Spiro said that as a member of BART committee=s she= will be able to share information with Council regarding, transportation matters after January when this committee starts meeting. Planning and Zoning Planning Director Skanchy referred to plans on the wall and said :Pile No. 1352 that copies had been provided to Council of Planning Staff Reports dated September 28, 1989 and October 12, 1989, as well as letter dated October 13, 1989 to Kelly Moore Paint Company with conditions as approved by Planning Commission and shared contents therein relative to File No. 1352 - Review of Kelly Moore Paint Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) November 28, 1989 Company's application for site plan and arcitectural review of building proposed at northeast corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Labath Avenue (continued from November 14th meeting). Discussion followed regarding concerns of sparce landscaping, warehouse type structure versus one with more design appeal for the prime location considered, location of major access -:,and parking space. Bill Barry, representative of Kelly Moore Paint Company, 987 Commercial, San Carlos, California was recognized and said that the company has used this basic design and color combination for all of its paint stores throughout the area, that it's been a good design and very functional for them and agreed that as cities -;take more concern regarding appearance, they are able to comply within cost limitations. He said the second driveway is essential as they deal with contractors, deliveries, etc. who need a lot more room for turning around versus the standard U -turn of most vehicles. He said their design was similar to King's Office Supply next to them. Discussion followed regarding visibility from both the Expressway and the neighborhood, parking complications and requirements, and confirming that the drawings were not to scale which gave an appearance of oversize to the proposed parking lot. Jim Redding, 147 Barbi Lane was recognized and said that he had mixed feelings as a developer but believed this was a prime lot that's proposing a basic box architecture, that the west face of the building which is on a major street and intersection is a completely blank solid wall, that King's Office Supply next door also has a solid wall but has done a nice job to give it character and it's not setting on a prime corner with double exposure. He gave K- Mart's building as an example of better structure design and said that Kelly Moore Paint Company's design is too basic, that if someone has a prime real estate location they should put, ,a prime building on the property. He said that the Council should overturn the Planning Commission completely and tell them to go back to Kelly Moore Paint Company and tell them that the architectural design is unacceptable. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, to deny the Planning Commission %�,a architectural approval of File No. 1352 in its entirety and -'to advise the applicant to revise his plan and resubmit for further review. eneral Plan Update Assistant to the City Manager Leivo explained that Council had been provided with copies of General Plan Revision Schedule dated November 28, 1989. He reviewed the Planning Commission's public meetings to date, that the meetings would be held as long as necessary to review the General Plan but targeting to complete Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) November 28, 1989 prior to Christmas holiday time which would enable City Counci_ to hold its public hearing meetings shortly after the first of the year. Councilman Eck referred to his memo dated November 26, 1989 regarding the General Plan (copies provided to Council) and said that he would bring it up at this time rather than wait for matters from council as scheduled on the agenda. He said that he took some time and went through the Draft General Plan, that he has no quarrels regarding the plan as most of the plan presented by staff is acceptable as a starting point, but does not entirely address issues of open space, land use, conservation, housing and other elements he would like to see in the General Plan. He said that because of the "fast track" approach he was very worried about the opportunity for the Council, Planning Commission, and Public to adequately debate the proposals presented by staff so he took the time to note his items of concern within the proposed plan. He said that his overall goals presented in the draft were geared toward defining Rohnert Park's final build out, providing a permanent open space buffer around the City, managing growth to stay within the guidelines of an environmentally sound community, and meeting some projected growth in a well balanced housing supply. Councilman Eck pointed out additional comments from his above - mentioned memo and concluded by stating that he was under tb impression that some kind of citizen's review for outskirting land use was being considered by the Planning Commission and that once the "fast track" was done there should be time to seriously study land use. Discussion followed. <-solution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT 39 -182 AUTHORIZING A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Netter explained that Council had received copies of letter dated October 13, 1989 from General Director Gene W. Tomlin of Sonoma County Family YMCA requesting a financial contribution toward its fund raising efforts to expand its Santa Rosa facility, which in turn would allow YMCA to expand its services into Rohnert Park. Mr. Netter explained the resolution and reviwed the agreement outlining certain conditions of said contribution. He said that staff's goal is to bring the YMCA to Rohnert Park as it. has extensive activities to provide to the community, that funds would come back to the City as specified in paragraph 3 of. the agreement, and that staff is working with the YMCA to lease Benicia Recreation building which should be completed by the middle of December. He said that Mr. William Hart, representative of YMCA Board of Directors was present tonight to answer questions from Council. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, to waive reading of the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 89 -182. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) November 28, 1989 William Hart, 2433 Grosse Avenue, Santa Rosa was recognized and said that he was currently a member of the YMCA Board of Directors and serving as Chairman of Extension Committee and that the work on the Benicia Recreation building was greatly appreciated. He introduced staff member Miss Jeanie Dulberg from the audience and said that she is very familiar with both YMCA and Rohnert Park programs. He said that there's tremendous support for the YMCA that speaks for itself since it's an organization that doesn't do anything spectacular and that prevention of problems is not always the easiest thing to sell. He said that tonight's contribution as approved by Council put them over the one million dollar mark and expressed appreciation. Discussion followed regarding interest of someone from Rohnert Park being on the YMCA Board of Directors, the differences between YMCA and YWCA in that this area's YMCA encompasses both men and women which is the reason for the name being Sonoma County Family YMCA. ommunications 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 Eck referred to Item No. 11 on the Communications list from Mayors' and Councilmen's Association regarding Sonoma County Board of Supervisor Jim Harberson's request to appoint a member to the Sonoma County Open Space Committee and said that he would like to write to Jim Harberson directly and apply as private member. City Manager Callinan commented on the make up of the Sonoma County Open Space Committee as outlined in Supervisor Jim Harberson's letter dated September 25, 1989 and said that the same thing happened on the Sonoma County Transportation Committee in that the non - elected members far outnumbered the elected members. Councilman Eck responded that he would communicate the situation to Mr. Harberson. Councilman Eck referred to Item No. 30 on the Communications list from Moba Media Inc. and complimented the school recycling program regarding polystyrene. City Manager's Report: City Manager Callinan explained that Council had been provided Warehouse Space for with copies of letter dated November 9, 1989 from Howard Boggs of Christmas Toy Project IMANCO INC. regarding provision of warehouse space for the City's Christmas toy project to wrap and store Christmas gifts for local distribution during the period beginning approximately December 1, 1989 until Christmas. Appreciation was expressed to Howard Boggs who was acknowledged in the audience. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) November 28, 1989 esolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LANDLORD'S (S) AGREEMENT AND WAIVER 89 -183 REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN COTATI- ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SECURITY PACIFIC EQUIPMENT LEASING, INC. RE: GOLD RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL :)id Ridge Elementary City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and necessity of emergency item because of expiration of lease before next Council meeting and receipt of said information after printing of tonight's agenda. He said that the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District will be leasing more portables which requires the Landlord's Agreement and Waiver, that sections were crossed out which were found unacceptable, and that this was identical to what was previously done last year. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, to put the Landlord's Agreement and Waiver regarding the Lease between Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District and Security Pacific Equipment Leasing, Inc. re: Gold Ridge Elementary School on tonight's agenda as an emergency item. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -183 was adopted. Christmas Tree Lights Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manage Netter said that Christmas tree lights went up today and would be turned on December 2nd, 1989. City Attorney's Report: City Attorney Flitner said that the City had not received= a :sierra Club Lawsuit judgement regarding the Sierra Club lawsuit, that only the preliminary judgement of the Price Club had been received as previously explained. nterest on Security City Attorney Flitner referred to copies provided to Council of his memo dated November 9, 1989 regarding interest on security deposits and shared the contents therein concluding by saying that in his opinion the City has no authority under law of the State -of California to adopt ordinances requiring a landlord to pay such interest. Utility Discounts City Attorney Flitner referred to copies provided to Council -.. of his memo dated November 28, 1989 regarding discounts of city utility bills and shared the contents therein. He said that there's no general law in this regard but a lot of public policy favors such discounts, that there's legislative efforts tryingto get discounts for senior citizens but not for low income households. City Attorney Flitner said that the City- could adopt an ordinance for senior citizen discounts if it so chooses:: Discussion followed regarding the possibility of staff's furthe, review of senior citizen discounts, the same need for families -'of low income and concerns of providing utility discounts to one group and not another, that there's a lot of agencies available to give help and it might be better to work •kith such local agencies Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) November 28, 1989 rather than enacting an ordinance and then trying to administer same. Council concurred that with the general opinion as it is, it would be best not to utilize staff time and directed staff to provide a list of agencies that provide help to the needy. leaie Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner said regarding the Veale lawsuit that the court ruled in the City's favor and held that the City was not obligated to St. Vincent D'Paul's for a billboard or billboard rights on its property. `utters from Council: Council Member Spiro referred to letter she received from Sister Sister City(s) City(s) Relations Committee regarding recommendations for =.elations Committee alternate terms appointments. Appointments Discussion followed in which Council concurred to put above - mentioned appointments on next agenda along with all other Committee /Commission appointments to be handled at that time. 'eeting Cancellation Cancellation of December 26th meeting - A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to cancel December 26th meeting due to holidays. - .nnual Volunteer City Manager Callinan said that the Annual Volunteer Luncheon puncheon would be held on January 18, 1990 at the Community Center. Unscheduled Public Mayor Pro - Tempore Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience Appearances wished to make an appearance at this time. Jim Clark, 80 Walnut Circle was recognized and referred to the ordinance for cats discussed earlier in tonight's meeting and asked Council not to change the ordinance, that the ordinance should be strengthened if a change is made because cats are definitely a menace to the community. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Pro - Tempore adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:34 p.m. to December 5th, 1989 for the selection of new Mayor and Vice Mayor. 1XI-4,AJ Dep CPICieik % Mayor P o- Tempore CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM November 22, 989 to consolidate its image in Sonoma County and to allow for a more effective means of standardizing their operation. Staff's main concern is that Rohnert Park's operation can be accounted for separately and not be lost in the maze of accounting numbers of its other satellite operations in Sonoma County. Mr. Walbridge has assured us that accounting records would be kept separate for the Rohnert Park operation and that Empire Waste Management is agreeable to develop a financial reporting system that is acceptable and agreeable to the City. if the City Council consents to the substitution of Empire Waste Management, Inc. to replace Rohnert Park Disposal Company, Inc. this should be done by amendment of the agreement. Council has been provided with a resolution substituting Empire Waste Management, Inc. for Rohnert Park Disposal Company, Inc., if the Council so desires. 9. A letter has been received from Victoria Rosichan, President of the Cotati - Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery School - As Council will recall during the budget hearings, $1,100 was approved for the Cotati - Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery School to install insulation in the building they were currently leasing. Most recently the landlord of the existing facility has decided to sell the building. A decision has been made by the Co -op Nursery School to not insulate the building due to the possibility of them moving out due to the sale of the property. They are requesting City approval to use the $1,100 previously allocated for the purchase of new text books for the school's adult education program. Their second request is a possibility of leasing the new Burton Avenue Recreation Center located on Santa Barbara Drive because of the sale of the existing building they are occupying. The Cotati - Rohnert Park Co -op Nursery is in search for a new location and is interested in discussing the Burton Avenue Recreation building for a possible school location. Their building needs are approximately 1,000 sq. ft. with a least one bathroom, kitchen facilities and adequate outside area to accomodate eighteen (18) children as well as space for approximately ten (10) parking stalls. The City is currently discussing the leasing of the new Benecia Recreation building to the Sonoma County Family YMCA and the Rohnert Park Youth Soccer League. Further details will be discussed at the meeting. The new Benecia Recreation building is approximately 2,500 sq. ft. and is estimated to be operational by mid - December with the exception of the new parking lot. 10. Grants to Cal Trans for 90% Bicycle Lane funding - The City is submitting grant applications to the State bike lane account funds administered by Cal Trans. These grants are 90% grant funding with a 10% matching funds from the City. The City is submitting for three (3) projects: 1) Five Creek bicycle /pedestrian bridge from Fauna Avenue to Holly Avenue. This project is estimated to cost $84,000 with a City match of $8,400. 2) "L" section bike path from Lady Bug Park along the westerly and southerly City Limits to Lancaster Drive. This bike path is approximately 4,000 feet with a cost of $228,000 with a City match of $22,800. 3) A bike path on Snyder Lane from Baumgardner Lane to Hinebaugh Creek. The estimated cost of this bike path is $226,800 with a City matching funds of $22,680. The total grant proposals for all three projects would be $538,800 of which a total City match necessary of $53,880. The City has been successful in receiving funds through the State bike land account funds and is very optimistic that at least one of these projects will be approved. (3)