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1989/10/25 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes October 25, 1988 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. Open Session Mayor Hopkins called the regular session to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, Hollingsworth, Lepinski, and Mayor Hopkins. Absent: (1) City Manager Callinan. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Assistant to the City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, City Manager Protemp�e Brust. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Hollingsworth abstaining, the minutes of the October 11, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $2,131,269.66 were approved. Unscheduled Public Mayor Hopkins stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. Mr. Jim Clark, 80 Walnut Circle, Rohnert Park expressed his feelings in regards to Proposition H. stating that he was astounded by a brochure that was mailed to many residents of Rohnert Park. Mr. Clark presented Council with a copy of his letter and the brochure, a list of questions and answers provided by concerned citizens of Prop H. Discussion followed, during which staff was directed to provide. the information submitted by Mr. Clark to the press for publication. Mayor Hopkins stated that some people think that a vote for Prop. H will help them, when in fact, some of the statements in this brochure were taken out of context, and it misrepresents itself. Council concurred. Mr. John Murnin, Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park, stated that he had spoken with HUD representatives and he feels that this is all a fraud. He reiterated on what Mr. Clark had stated. Mrs. Case, Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park, reiterated on what had' previously been stated and questioned where the money is coming from for Prop. H? Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2 i r1„tnher 2S 1 98R Staff was directed to provide written answers to all of the questions raised and to include them in the package to be submitted to the press for publication. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Protempore Brust referred to Council Meeting Memo dated October 19, 1988 for explanation of the matters on the consent calendar and advised that the City Council had been provided with pertinent materials regarding same. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSING 88 -212 APPRECIATION AND COMMENDING HELEN B. RUDEE. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING 88 -213 THE CLAIM OF JOHNATHAN WALTON. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING 88 -214 CROSS - COMPLAINT (CLAIM) OF ROYAL RUBBER COMPANY. Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS TRUCKS. 88 -215 Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING 88 -216 AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COK�MIISSION AND THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR USE OF FISCAL YEAR 1986 -1987 ANY) FISCAL YEAR 1988 -1989 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of meeting's agenda was acknowledged, and Resolutions Nos. 88 -212 through 88 -216 were adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 88 -217 OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, BURTON AVENUE RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT. No. 1987 -21. City Manager Protempore Brust explained the resolution. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -217 was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) October 25, 1988 Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AWARDING 88 -218 AWARDING CONTRACT (Tractor with Front Loader). City Manager Protempore Brust explained the resolution. Discussion followed, during which a four -wheel drive versus a two- wheel drive tractor was questioned. City Manager Protempore Brust explained why a two -wheel drive is being recommended. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -218 was adopted. Water & Sewer City Manager Protempore Brust described the system and explained Telemetry that he would like to further discuss the bids with City Manager Callinan and defer the matter to the next meeting. Council concurred. In addition, Council wanted to be refreshed on the cost /benefit analysis of the telemetry system at the next meeting. Ordinance For ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING THE Introduction THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SELECTION AND TRAINING No. 508 STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS. City Manager Protempore Brust and Assistant City Manager Netter briefly described that there are training standards offered by POST, involving certain courses, non - mandatory and refundable to the City for Public Safety Dispatchers. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 508 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Scheduled Public Mayor Hopkins introduced Founders Day Committee Chairperson Ms.Sandy Appearance: Hamilton, PO Box 794, Cotati, and Co- Chairperson Lewis Kuehm, 1019 Founder's Day Golf Course Drive. Committee Ms.Sandy Hamilton presented the Council with a statement of services outlining the fundraisers for the event, which included some costs incurred, and a request for more assistance from the City of Rohnert Park. Discussion followed, including what kind of insurance coverage and liability would be appropriate. The Council agreed that there should be a permanent framework set and that depending upon liability to the City the Council may want to acknowledge the Founder's Day Committee as o . 4W4al an official group. Mayor Hopkins referred to a letter from Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour, and noted that he was in tonight's audience. Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour, 831 Beverly Drive, was recognized and requested assistance to enable him to attend a national scouting event in Washington D.C. and Virginia in the summer of 1989. He stated that he comes from a single parent mule and thus needs some finanancial assistance. Discussion followed during which Councilman Eck stated that the Council would like to help, however, we need to know if and how many other scouts from the City of Rohnert Park will be attending, and may be requesting some assistance also. Councilman Hollingsworth stated that Scouts representative Mr. Powell could provide the information. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour's December payment of $200 to attend the scouting event was unanimously approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4.) October 25, 1988 Ms. Hamilton stated that she will be traveling to Redding to submit a formal bid at the Horseman's Assn. Convention, and requested some assistance. She estimated that $150 would cover expenses. The Council agreed to pay expenses estimated at $150 for the trip. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, a vote of Confidence in support of Founder's Day was made. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, payment of expenses for Ms. Sandy Hamilton's trip to Redding was approved. Public Safety City Manager Protempore Brust discussed the possibility of Headquarters purchasing some property on Enterprise Drive. Mayor Hopkins and Building Councilman Lepinski requested that we further look into the Junior High School Site, or other alternatives. In addition, the Council would like to see a report on the various options available with concrete reasons for the selection of the site. Consideration should not solely be price but should include location in serving the community. Staff was directed to report back at the November 22 meeting. Communications: Communications per the attached outline were brought to th Eagle Scout attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any Jason Seymour communication unless specifically noted in these minutes. Mayor Hopkins referred to a letter from Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour, and noted that he was in tonight's audience. Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour, 831 Beverly Drive, was recognized and requested assistance to enable him to attend a national scouting event in Washington D.C. and Virginia in the summer of 1989. He stated that he comes from a single parent mule and thus needs some finanancial assistance. Discussion followed during which Councilman Eck stated that the Council would like to help, however, we need to know if and how many other scouts from the City of Rohnert Park will be attending, and may be requesting some assistance also. Councilman Hollingsworth stated that Scouts representative Mr. Powell could provide the information. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, Eagle Scout, Jason Seymour's December payment of $200 to attend the scouting event was unanimously approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) October 25, 1988 Council indicated that additional funds may be provided after receiving the requested information on the number of Scouts who who may be requesting funds also. Matters from Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Councilmen: Hollingsworth and unanimously approved, the meeting of November Nov. 8 meeting 8 shall be adjourned to 5:30 p.m. due to the fact that that is election day. B Park and Councilman Cochran suggested that more police enforcement should Golf Course Fence be reinstated around the B Park area and that fencing around the l®th tee and(llth green of the Mountain Shadows North Golf Course 1W� should be considered. Council requested that these matters be placed on the November 22 agenda. Barrels on Councilman Hollingsworth stated that he does not understand why Southwest Blvd. the metal contaminent barrels on the Southwest corner of Southwest Blvd. and Adrian Drive have not been removed. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the Council directed City Attorney Flitner to arrange a time frame and document directing removal of the barrels. San Carlos Councilman Eck stated that there are some drainage problems with Drainage homes that were built in the S Section on San Carlos Court. In addition, Councilman Eck commented on a street light being damaged and in need of repair in the same area. Mayor Hopkins requested that Councilman Eck get a list of the problems that these residents are having and refer to City Engineer Brust. City Manager Protempore Brust said he would have the street light repaired. Candidates Charlie Artman proposed that he be able to hold a forum, known as Night "Candidates Night ", here in the City Council Chambers. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, with Mayor Hopkins abstaining, use of the City Council Chambers for a Candidates Night was unanimously approved. Unscheduled Lewis Kuehm, 1019 Golf Course Drive, wished to discuss a Public feasiblity study on the softball complex, and the matter of the Appearances batting cages, saying he believes the batting cages would be in competition with Scandia Fun Center, and thus interfereing with encouraging local business. Council explained that there are different size batting cages for different practice, and that they have approved going ahead with the design,'not with construction. Council also concurred to research the matter. Adjournment Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (b ) October 25, 119881 There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Deputy City Clerk ourned the November 8. Honorable Mayor, City Council, Ladies and Gentlemen: <f I was astounded b�r this brochure, Special report on measure H, which was mailed to all of us in Rohnert Park. Some, if not all the statements made, are taken out of context and are untrue. To me, a half truth is worse than an outright lie. I would like to present a few of the statements that I feel should be refuted. 1. How many residents can qualify for assistance? Particu- larly when they own their Mobile Home, or even have an equity in a mortgage. Somebody is stating half truths. 2. The Rohnert Park Cotati Clarion was not printed on July 2nd as stated in this brochure. Also, as stated here, "rent control is must spend hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in administra- tion costs. Xay I remind you the Rent Control Board has assessed each.tenant in the 5 mobile home parks a charge of $42.00 per year per unit which should take care of these charges. No cost is passed on to the general public. 3. Where does the money come from to FIGHT the existing or- dinance now in places_ ? According to "Recipients Committee campaign statement" the money comes from the Park Owners and certain Real Estate Interests OUTSIDE of Rohnert Park. Should measure H pass (G -d forbid) where will the money come from to implement this change? Why are the proponents of this measure trying to confuse the issur? 4. Our ordinance is in place and working. Why not give it a chance to work? Thank you for hearing me.