1988/07/12 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
July 12, 1988
Mayor Hopkins queried if any Councilman had any
questions regarding the matters on the consent calendar.
Councilman Lepinski asked for a clarification of
Resolution No. 88 -137. Discussion followed.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the
posting of the meeting's agenda
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
88 -132 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DELORES MARY FUSSY
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Hopkins called the regular session to order
at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, Hollingsworth,
Lepinski and Mayor Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Director of
Public Safety Dennett, Finance Director Harrow, Director
of Administrative Services Netter, and Planning
Director Skanchy.
Approval of
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Minutes
Lepinski, and unanimously approved, with Councilman
Hollingsworth abstaining, the minutes of June 28, 1988
were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the bills
presented per the attached list in the amount of
$5,129,480.56 were approved.
Non - agendaed
Mayor Hopkins queried if any Councilman has any non -
items
agendaed items to discuss. Councilman Eck advised he
wished to bring up a discussion on Dan Hauser's bill
regarding growth management plans.
Unscheduled
Mayor Hopkins informed that anyone in the audience who
Public
wishes to comment on any item may do so at this time.
Appearances
No one responded.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Hopkins queried if any Councilman had any
questions regarding the matters on the consent calendar.
Councilman Lepinski asked for a clarification of
Resolution No. 88 -137. Discussion followed.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the
posting of the meeting's agenda
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
88 -132 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DELORES MARY FUSSY
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM MARIE C.
88 -133 ROHNERT AND DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS FOR PORTION
OF ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY ON EMILY AVENUE AT ELLEN COURT
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
88 -134 APPROVING RELEASE AND DISCHARGE TO DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
CORPORATION (DISC) (Re. Infocomp computer software
programs)
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PRE - QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS
88 -135 FOLLOWED BY SEALED PROPOSALS FOR TELEMETRY AND CONTROL
SYSTEM FOR WATER SYSTEM AND SEWER SYSTEM, PROJECT NO.
1984 -11
Resolution No. RESOLUTION EXERCISING OPTION TO EXTEND "AGREEMENT FOR
88 -136 SERVICES OF ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGEMENT" DATED AUGUST 25
TO JUNE 30, 1989
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT DEED (Re. Property north
88 -137 of Golf Course Drive)
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
88-138 PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL FORM OF A CERTAIN
PROJECT PAYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
THEREOF
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (Mini- Attack Pumper)
88 -139
Appointing Betty Ferra to Rohnert Park Cultural Arts
Commission for term to expire December 1990.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the City
Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's
agenda was acknowledged, Resolutions Nos. 88 -132 through
88 -139 were adopted, and the appointment of Betty Ferra
to the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Commission was
approved.
Mayor Hopkins stated that the Council will move ahead on
the agenda a few items due to the fact that City Manager
Callinan has been detained in a meeting outside of the
Council Chambers for a few minutes.
Matters from Councilman Eck expressed concern over Assemblyman
Cound 1 Hauser's bill relative to growth management and its
potential negative impact on Rohnert Park and stated
he felt a letter should be written expressing our
concerns.
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Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, staff was
directed to write a letter to Assemblyman Hauser
regarding his growth management bill.
Councilman Hollingsworth referred to the Senate
bill regarding water meters and made a motion that the
City write a letter concerning same. Said motion was
seconded by Councilman Lepinski and unanimously
approved.
Councilman Hollingsworth suggested that increased
revenues from recent golf course lease amendments be
set aside in a special fund to accumulate for
development of another golf course or additional
recreational facilities.
City Manager City Manager Callinan arrived in the Council Chambers
arrives at 7:20 p.m.
Rohnert Park Day Mayor Hopkins advised that Rohnert Park Day at the
at the Fair Sonoma County Fair this year will be Weds., July 27th.
League of City Manager Callinan suggested that interested
California Cities Council members advise staff if they plan on attending
Annual Conference the League of California Cities Annual Conference as
soon as possible so that appropriate hotel reservations
may be made.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING
88 -140 SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
City Manager Callinan referred to recommendations made
in the recent Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by
Arthur Young & Company which reflected the necessity
to increase the city's sewer connection fees and
advised that Council had been previously provided with
a copy of the Study. Mr. Callinan also informed that
legal notices for tonight's public hearing were
published and mailed to all interested parties, i.e.
developers, builders, and the Building Industry
Association.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on amending
the special sewer service connection fees. With no
one desiring to speak and no written communications
received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved,
Resolution No. 88 -141 was adopted.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING PER ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENT FEE
88 -141
City Manager Callinan: explained the resolution and
advised :hat apr: „,pr ate notices for the public
earincr listed the agenda were published and
mai?aa.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the
proposed amendment of the City's Per Acre for
Development Fee. There being no one wishing to speak
and no written communications received, Mayor Hopkins
closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved,
Resolution No. 88 -141 was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, CULTURAL ARTS
88 -142 FACILITY (THEATRE), PROJECT NO. 1980 -04
City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting
Memo dated July 7, 1988 for explanation of the
resolution, the bids received for the award of
contract, and noted that the Project Architect Eric
Glass and representatives of Wright Contracting, Inc.
were in the audience should the Council have any
questions. Mr. Callinan stated that this will be a
$6.9 million project and that the bids received do not
include items such as inspection, testing, telephone
system, architect and consultant fees, and various
other costs. Mr. Callinan also stated that even
though the low bid is high. award of
recommended. J.
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L1SC Ussion foiiowed.
Architect Eric Glass of Roland /Miller /Associates was
recognized and explained various details regarding the
theatre to the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved,
reading of Resolution No. 88 -142 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
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Recess At this point in the meeting, the time being
approximately 7:30 p.m., City Manager Callinan requested
that the Council recess into closed session in order
that he may bring them up to date on a real estate
negotiation matters relative to the Wilfred Avenue
Interchange Area Assessment District, Project No. 1987-
10.
Adjournment to Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting from open session
closed session to closed session.
Reconvene in Mayor Hopkins reconvened the regular session of the
open session City Council meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m. and
advised that the Council met in closed session to
discuss real estate negotiations in connection with
the Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area Assessment
District, Project No. 1987 -10.
Wilfred Avenue
City Manager Callinan introduced Christine Young, an
Interchange Area
attorney with Sabo & Deitsch law firm, Lawrence Jensen
Assessment
with Wulff, Hansen Company, and Milt Hudis, Project
District
Engineer with Hudis & Associates. Mr. Callinan then
proceeded to give a brief background on events taking
place related to the assessment district since the
area has been annexed to the city. Mr. Callinan
advised that the Council has been provided with a bid
summary of the construction bid opening that took place
this date. He advised that a low bid was received from
Argonaut Constructors and that award of contract was
recommended.
He advised that a low bid was received from ARgonaut
Constructors and that award of contract was
recommended.
City Manager Callinan also advised the City Council of
the bond bid received from Wulf Hansen and gave
specifics regarding same.
Director of Administrative Services Netter was
recognized and provided details regarding the parcels
involved in tonight's public hearing while describing
the parcels depicted on a map on display.
City Attorney Flitner informed that the parties
affected by tonight's publc hearing and proposed
eminent domain proceedings had been notified of
tonight's public hearing 15 days in advance of the
hearing.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to determine
whether the public convenience and necessity require
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acquisition by eminent domain of certain parcels
within the Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area Assessment
District.
There being no one wishing to speak and no written
communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the
public hearing.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the
proposed vacation and abandonment of certain roadway
segments in the Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area
Assessment District.
There being no one wishing to speak and no written
communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the
public hearing.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88-143 ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
REAL P0nnWnMV WTI"UTIII THE WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE
--"LXX�L WITHIN Inrl W-LIJ
AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OR BY
NEGOTIATED PURCHASE
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88-143 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88-144 ROHNERT PARK ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF
CERTAIN ROADWAY SEGMENTS ON SOUTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE
(REDTOV70,C)D VmM-,L,VrE,
) rAUM eubLIU USE AND RETAINING FEE
OWNERSHIP THEREOF
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88-144 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88-145 ROHNERT PARK DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS AS ACQUIRED BY
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO CONVEY SUCH
SURPLUS PARCELS TO THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER,
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS
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Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88 -145 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF ROHNERT PARK
88 -146 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO CONVEY
AND TO EXECUTE DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE OF ROADWAY SEGMENTS
FROM SOUTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE (REDWOOD DRIVE) TO REAL
PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SUCH
SEGMENTS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88 -146 was waived and said resolution
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, readjing
of Resolution No. 88 -149 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88 -150 ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING SALE OF BONDS,
WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
88 -147
PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS AND
LEVYING INCREASED ASSESSMENT, WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE
AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88 -147 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No.',
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88 -148
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING REDUCTION OF
ASSESSSMENTS, WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 88- 148 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OFF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88 -149
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID
ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS,
WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, readjing
of Resolution No. 88 -149 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88 -150 ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING SALE OF BONDS,
WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
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Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading
of resolution No. 88 -150 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
88 -151 ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1987 -10
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimousy approved, reading
of Resolutions No. 88 -151 was waived and said resolu-
tion was adopted.
Planning and
Zoning
File No. 1236
City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting
Memo dated July 7, 1988 and briefly explained that
this item is to be continued pending a report from the
traffic engineer.
File No. 1244
Planning Director Skanchy explained the plans for the
David Codding
proposed Taco Time restaurant and passed out a
application,
photograph of same for the Council's perusal.
Taco Time
Restaurant
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by
Councilman Cochran, the David Codding application for
site plan and architectural review for 1,922 square foot
Taco Tima raa+=11 or 4F
was unanimously approved as
approved by the Planning Commission with the additional
condition that landscaping plaans will be h_rc_»jn_h_+
to the Council for its approval.
File No. 1254
Anthony Battaglia
City Manager Callinan stated that he would abstain
from
application for
any discussion on this matter since he may be a
director of the
Rohnert Park
proposed bank and left the Council
Chambers.
Bank
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Planning Director Skanchy explained the Anthony
Battaglia application for site plan and architectural
review for a 5,000 square foot bank building propoed
to be located on the southeast corner of Rohnert Park
Expressway and Redwood Drive in the CR /PD District and
pointed out site plans on display.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Cochran queried why all the buildings in
the vicinity of the proposed bank are not color
coordinated.
Councilman Lepinski stated he preferred that the
parking would be in the rear of the bank rather than
in front of it.
Mayor Hopkins asked why there is no drive -up window.
Mr. Tony Battaglia, the project applicant, stated that
at the present time there are no plans for expansion
of the bank facility to include a drive -up window.
Mr. Hugh Codding, Codding Enterprises, stated that
currently there is a demand for the type of bank that is
shown on the drawings on display, but that if there is
a need for a larger facility that expansion could be
possible.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the application of
Anthony Batttaglia for a bank at the Rohnert Park
Expressway and Redwood Drive was approved as approved by
the Planning Commission subject to the additional
condition that the original bank plans would be adhered
to rather than the new plans submitted this evening.
Councilman Eck left the Council Chambers at approximately 8:15 p.m. and
returned at approximately 8:17 p.m.
City Manager Callinan returned to the Council Chambers at approximately
8:18 p.m.
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New Public Safety City Manager Callinan stated that staff feels there i
main station a real need for a new Department of Public Safety maiLL
station and referred to a report that had been prepared
by Director of Public Safety Dennett that the Council
had been provided with previously. Mr. Callinan also
advised that Director of Public Safety Dennett is
present and would lake to elaborate further on the
report and answer any questions the Council may have
regarding the actual need for a new facility.
Director of Public Safety Dennett was recognized an
read from a statement he had prepared regarding the
need for a new Public Safety main station building,
citing various reasons for the need and especially
noting extra congestion at the station during shift
changes.
City Manager Callinan advised that when the present
building was modified it was planned to be sufficient
for at 1 eat± ±--- yearn and SUYYt, -sted that a new
facility could possibley be located on the city hall
site or on School District property on Southwest Blvd.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously aproved, staff
was directed to have a feasibility study prepared
containing several options for the Council to consider
relative to a new Public Safety main station.
Councilman Holllingsworth left the Council Chambers at approximately 8:27
p.m. and returned at 8:29 p.m.
Peter Gottheimer Count -i Iman (ten
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re Hospital to have an independent consultant review Ernst &
Report Whinney' s hospital feasbi l i tv report and i n+.rnriitr --rj
Mr. Peter Gottheimer.
Mr. Peter Gottheimer was recognized and elaborated on
his opinion of the Ernst & Whinney hospital feasbility
report and stated he feels that a city of Rohnert Park's
population should have a hospital and he would be glad
to work with the City and provide a good recommendation.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Hopkins thanked Mr. Gottheimer for his time and
input on the hospital matter.
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July 12, 1988
1988 -89 City City Manager Callinan informed that the Council had
Budget previously been provided with the proposed 1988 -89 City
Budget and that the Council had conducted a work session
earlier today and that if the Council so desired it
could adopt the resolution approving the budget after
conducting the public hearing listed on the agenda.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the 1988 -89
Proposed City Budget. With no one requesting to be
heard and no written communications being received,
Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck requested that the proposed resolution
adopting the 1988 -89 City Budget be tabled until the
Council has the opportunity to receive more input from
three organizations who had requested funds, those
being the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, the Sonoma
County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the
Cultural Arts Council of Sonoma County. Said motion
was seconded by Councilman Cochran and approved on a
vote of 4 to 1, with Councilman Hopkins voting no.
General Plan & City Manager Callinan explained that these matters are
Sphere of Influence being brought back to the Council pursuant to the
Council's expressed interest in discussing the City's
General Plan and Sphere of Influence when all five
Council members were present as they are tonight. A
wide ranging discussion followed with no formal action
taken.
Rent Control City Manager Callinan advised that initiative petitions
Initiative Petitions containing approximately 2800 signatures have been
received by the City and are now being checked for
qualified signature verification by the County Elections
Department.
Discussion followed during which Councilman
Hollingsworth queried if the City Council can take a
stand on the initiative, to which query City Manager
Callinan advised in the affirmative but suggested that
if it is to be done that it be after it is determined
whether or not the initiative qualified.
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TDA bike path City Manager Callinan informed that the City had
funds received $60,000 in Transportation Development Act
funds for a bike path along the south side of Golf
Course Drive between Fairway Drive and Country Club
Drive and suggested that the City file an amended claim
to use the funds to construct a bike path along Coleman
Creek from Hillview Drive and along said creek across
Snyder Lane to Golis Park and then southerly to Golf
Course Drive and directed Council's attention to a plan
on display depicting his suggestion.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, staff
was authori -zed �r..8 A cted a.,. r; i
-^-� •-..�. .. •_...�sc. �.... aaa�a vtr et. l,GU VV L11C an amended claim for
bike path funds as per the City Manager's recommendation.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought
to the attention of the City Council. No action was
taken on any communication unless specifically noted
in these minutes.
City Manager's
report
PERS Surplus City Manager Callinan advised that Council had been
provided with a copy of a letter advising of a surplus
of funds in the PERS Safety account but that he felt
the funds should remain in said account as they are
currently earning 12% interest. The Council concurred.
Golf Course C1 4-- AA-.., e+. I I —
,,r i-icaaaayct �„a111L1c1L1 alIVISed 'that an amendment to the
golf course lease has been agreed to and approved by all
parties, that plans for the new parking int. hac,a hccn
approved, and that the golf course representatives have
submitted plans for a new snack bar and restroom near
the 10th tee on the north course.
Softball City Manager Callinan informed that Walt Guanella has
been out of town and the City has not had any word
as to the proposed agreement for the use of the Rohnert
Park Stadium for softball games.
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July 12, 1988
Altus Moore, 7411 Belita ave., was recognized and
expressed his concern that once the new softball field
complex is developed for softball activities that the
soccer field shown on the plans would be eliminated.
City Manager Callinan assured Mr. Moore that the
retention of the soccer field is a possibility.
Armand Novel, 1104 Hailey Ct., President of the Rohnert
Park Soccer Club, was recognized and also stressed the
need for soccer fields in the City, especially since
Rohnert Park will be hosting 56 soccer teams in an
upcoming tournament.
Senior Center City Manager Callinan indicated that the City would be
able to use redevelopment funds to construct a senior
center and suggested that an ideal location might be
in the vicinity of the current Senior Drop -In Center.
Discussion followed during which Councilman Eck
suggested that input from the City's Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission would be helpful in determining
what would be needed in the way of a senior center.
Mrs. Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue, requested that when
a senior center is being considered that ample room be
provided for ballroom dancing instruction as the
current class at the Community Center is very
successful.
The Council directed City Manager Callinan to follow up
on the matter and to solicit input from the Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner advised that the Harris's have
report asked for documents in order to conclude the current
lawsuit.
City Attorney Flitner also informed the Council that an
answer has been given in reply to a cross complaint
filed by Attorney Swanson in the mobile home litigation
matter and that they were to respond by July 19th but
that a continuance has been granted.
Packard Paving Councilman Cochran advised that a second lawsuit had
been assigned to his firm regarding the Packard Paving
contract with the City but that he would not be involved
in the matter, that it would be handled by a partner in
the firm.
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Unscheduled Public
Appearances Katharine Collins, 828 Lilac way, was recognized and
requested that a study be made of the speed limits where
Cotati city limits end and Rohnert Park city limits
begin because there is a 30 miles per hour limit in one
city as opposed to 35 miles per hour in the other.
Adjournment There being no further business and no one else
requesting to be heard, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9:25 p.m.
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