1992/06/10 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
June 10, 1992
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce
Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA with Mayor Spiro presiding.
Call to Order The adjourned regular session was called to order at
approximately 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Spiro.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmembers Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins,
Reilly and Spiro
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Netter, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, and Finance
Director Harrow.
1992 -93 Budget The Council continued the work session on the proposed budget
for 1992 -93 as presented by City Manager Netter.
The Council started its discussion with the review of
proposed fee increases. There was a general discussion on
the transient occupancy tax increase of 1 %, the real property
transfer tax proposed increase of 90 cents from $1.10 per
thousand valuation to $2.00 per thousand valuation; and
finally, an increase of 5% in development fees to keep in
line with increasing these fees annually based on the
consumer price index. The City Council agreed to schedule a
public hearing on all the proposed fee increases to be held
at its meeting of June 23, 1992. The City Council wanted to
make sure that all the local real estate brokers would
receive a copy of the hearing notice regarding the real
property transfer tax, that all of the local motels and
hotels received a copy of the hearing notice on the transient
occupancy tax, and that all developers received copies of the
public hearing notice on the increase in development fees.
There was general discussion on increasing the annexation
fee, but the Council agreed to wait until the General Plan
update is completed and the Council receives input from the
attorneys.
The next item for discussion was the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 regarding the street lighting and landscaping
assessment district. The City Council agreed this item
should be pursued and discussed in more detail at the next
budget work session.
The next item discussed was the compensation for
Councilmembers per Govt. Code Section 36516 which allows for
a 5% increase annually in Councilmembers compensation. A
motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
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Councilman Eck, to not implement the 5% increase. The motion
passed 4 to 1, with Councilman Hopkins voting against the
motion.
Councilman Reilly arrived at this point in the meeting, the time being
approximately 5:02 p.m.
The City Council continued discussion on the request for
funds by local groups. The first item for discussion was the
Sonma County Visitors and Convention Bureau's request for
$125,480. The Council, at its last meeting, did not allocate
funding for the Sonoma County Visitors and Convention
Bureau. Councilman Eck again voiced his opinion in regards
to a long term funding solution for the Sonma County Visitors
and Convention Bureau. There was continued discussion on
promoting funds locally for promotion of the city through the
wine & Visitors Center. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Eck, to provide no
funding to the Visitors and Convention Bureau. This vote
passed on a 3 to 2 vote, with Councilman Hopkins and Mayor
Spiro voting no.
Parks & Recreation
Commission
priorities - This items was deferred.
General Plan The Council had some general discussion on the timing for a
Phase II possible Phase II on the General Plan Update. Time was
running short, so the Council decided to also defer this item
and discuss it at its next budget work sessions.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. to Weds., June 17th,
at 4:00 p.m.
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