1989/04/11 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
April 11, 1989
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 Cochran presiding.
Call to Order mayor Cochran called the regular session to order at approximately
7 :02 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Council members Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro,
and Cochran.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The Rrown
Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do
so at this time.
Cable Television George Horwedel, 766 Camino Colegio was recognized and asked if
Council could take a closer look at MultiVision Cable contract
pointing out several sections in which he felt they might not be
in compliance. He stated they were to provide 40 channels by
January lst, and as of today there are not 40 channels operating
and would like to know why not. He also shared that he noticed
that within 90 days of the first anniversary a public hearing may
be held in which �4ultiVision Cable shall be present and
participate. Mr. 71orwedel gave further comments regarding contract
Sections 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, and 9.8 in which he did not feel
�tultivision Cable was in compliance.
Absent: (0) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Pro -
Tempore Brust, City Attorney Flitner, Administrative Services
Director Netter, and Public Safety Director Dennett.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the
meeting of March 28, 1989 were approved as submitted.
kpproval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $1,172,419.86 were approved.
Non - agendaed
Mayor Cochran queried if any Council member had any non - agendaed
Items
items to add to the agenda.
City Manager Pro- Tempore Brust reminded Council of invitation
provided to each Council member to attend the 100th birthday of
Eva Fry at 12:30 on April 14, 1969 at the Senior Dining Site in
the Community Center building with ,request to R.S.V.P. if planning_
to attend.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The Rrown
Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do
so at this time.
Cable Television George Horwedel, 766 Camino Colegio was recognized and asked if
Council could take a closer look at MultiVision Cable contract
pointing out several sections in which he felt they might not be
in compliance. He stated they were to provide 40 channels by
January lst, and as of today there are not 40 channels operating
and would like to know why not. He also shared that he noticed
that within 90 days of the first anniversary a public hearing may
be held in which �4ultiVision Cable shall be present and
participate. Mr. 71orwedel gave further comments regarding contract
Sections 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, and 9.8 in which he did not feel
�tultivision Cable was in compliance.
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(2) April 11, 1989
Mayor Cochran directed City Attorney Flitner to write a letter to
MultiVision Cable asking them to respond to qtr. Horwedel's
Comments.
P. G. & E. Sil Cincera, Senior New Business Representative for Pacific Gas
Franchise Payments and Electric Company, was recognized and presented Council with
P.G. & E.'s franchise payment checks to the City of Rohnert Park
in the amounts of $37,388.81 for gas and $124,422.86 for electric.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cochran queried if anyone had any questions regarding the
matters on the consent calendar. No one responded.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of
the agenda.
Carriage Court Unit 3
Approval
of final map for Carriage Court Unit No. 3 Subdivision.
Young American Homes
This 43
lot subdivision is located on
the east side of
Camino
Final Map
Colegio,
north of Magnolia Avenue.
The subdivider is
Young
AT CArTI "TO CnLFGIO PROJECT
American
Homes, Inc.
COTTI?SF T)RTVE AT
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Parcel Map No. 124
Approval
of Parcel Map No. 124 which covers the area on the
north
side of
Wilfred Avenue between Redwood
Drive and US Highway
101.
The map was on display at the meeting.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
89 -48 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR. THE PER CAPITAL
GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK
LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 AND DESIGNATING A LIAISON AGENT FOR
THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS 1) CRANE CREEK REGIONAL PARK - $75,000
2) "M" PARK PHASE I - $21,000
Resolution *in n "cn►rrmTnwT t%r't' CVVING AIN 'L':VINK -AWi NUX AUKt,EH rql: (Wlth City of
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39-49 Cotati and Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District Re. Grant
Application for Drug Suppression and Prevention Program in the
Schools)
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM YOUNG AMERICA TTO F S, INC.
89 -50 (for Parcel "A" in Carriage Court Unit No. 3 Subdivision)
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION
CONCERNING FTTDI;VG FOR
COMPL ETTON OF PLA"11TET)
89 -51
IMPROVEMENTS TO
HIGHWAY 101 /WILFRED AVENUE;
INTFRCTTANGE
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS,
TRAFFIC SIG'dALS FAST
89 -52
COTATI AVENUE
AT CArTI "TO CnLFGIO PROJECT
NO. I 19 -12, ANr1 -10LF
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(3) April 11, 1989
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSENT TO COMMON USE AGREEMENT WITH
89 -53 PACIFIC GAS AND FLECTRIC COMPANY (Re. RP Expressway at Stony Point
Road)
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar was
approved as outlined on the meeting's agenda.
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP
512 OF THE ROHNERT PARK RECREATION AND PARKS COTIISSION TO FIVE
MEMBERS BY ATTRITION AND AMENDING SECTION 2.32.020 OF THE ROHNERT
PARK CITY CODE TO SO PROVIDE
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 512 was
introduced.
Scheduled Public Sonoma County Supervisor Jim Harberson was recognized. He will be
Appearance discussing transportation matters and expressed appreciation to
Council for the opportunity to do so, however, he'd like to
mention first what's happening with open space funds and that he
has talked to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors regarding the
possibility of going to a vote of the people as might well be
required for purchasing of open space and funding between cities,
similar to the way purchases for conservation used to be done.
Mr. Harberson mentioned he thought it's a very exciting thing to
consider the possibility of having an open space.district in years
to come, but feels it's premature to consider it now.
Supervisor Harberson referred to the ambulance service stating
that this would probably result in a county franchise agreement or
master contract and that the matter would probably come back to
the Sonoma County Board in 60 days.
On transportation issues, Supervisor Harberson stated that some
movement on the part of the Sonoma County Transportation Committee
has occurred within the last few weeks. He informed that the
committee does not feel that there is an adequate transportation
plan as yet and are still discussing formation of a transportation
authority. ue mentioned that if widening of Highway 101 was to be
done funds needed would be approximately $365 million. He further
stated that $463 million can be raised with the proposed 1/2 cent
sales tax over a twenty year period. Also, he said that the
Sonoma County Transportation Council has been requested to come up
with a plan to be included and which will have to be approved by a
majority vote, and that naturally, thev would like this City
Council to sunport the Transportation Committee.
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Discussion followed during which Councilman Hopkins said that he
thought the transportation authority should work with a five
member board like the city's commissions, and that the fifth
member should not be the Auditor Controller of the County but
should be another official elected at large from the Cities or
County area.
Councilman '[opkins also suggested that they should go for 1 cent
sales tax versus 1/2 cent saying that the 1/2 cent will not be
enough to solve the problem and people should understand that
doing a job half way is not good. County Supervisor Harberson
replied that he feels that state and federal highways should be
maintained by state and federal funds, but realizes the fact that
local funding is being forced by the State.
Mayor Cochran commented that the amount would be dependent on the
population base so why not concentrate on getting the peoples'
votes.
Councilman Eck expressed appreciation to County Supervisor
Harberson for coming to tonight's meeting and also referred to the
strategy of a sales tax for transportation and that he thinks
there's only been one passed so far that is based on roads only,
that the question should be dealt with regarding county -wide
growth management as well as Northwestern Pacific Railroad right
of way, and that he thought something should be put.in the plan to
allow for some funding,, and there would be advantages if an
integrated package could be put together.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ORDERING CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO
07 -J4 ABATE NUISAN(: r'S EXISTING W1 "1 "Hl�a THE CITY OF ROFi�IETZT PARK
Weed Abatement City Manager Pro- Tempore Brust advised that pursuant to a Council
directive given on February 28th, Notices to Destroy Weeds have
been published and a public hearing has been scheduled at this
meeting to give an opportunity to the public to comment concerning
this matter. After the scheduled public hearing the resolution
listed on the agenda is to be considered for adoption.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the public hearing at approximately 7:37 p.m.
on proposed Resolution No. 89 -54. There being no one desiring, to
speak, Mayor Cochran closed the public hearing.
Upon motion by Councilman ?lollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
rck, and unanimously approved, Resolution Nlo. R9 -54 was adopted.
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(5) April 11, 1989
Public Safety Public Safety Director Dennett stated that Council had been
1988 Annual Report provided with a copy of the Department of Public Safety 1988
Annual Report and distributed two amended pages regarding
corrections to the report. He then elaborated on some of the
information contained therein and made himself available to
answer any questions the Council had concerning the report.
Discussion followed regarding the annual report and some newspaper
articles on crime being up in Rohnert Park with the conclusion
that this might have to do with population increase and that crime
is up all over the nation, but that percentage wise Rohnert Park
is no higher than the average. Councilman Hollingsworth and
Council Member Spiro expressed appreciation to the Department of
Public Safety for the good job they are doing. Council concurred.
Planning and Zoning: City Manager Pro - Tempore Rrust informed the Council that File No.
File No. 1308 1308 concerns a city initiated rezoning of city land on the west
side of the freeway, that Planning staff is preparing a Negative
Declaration for this matter, and inasmuch as the Planning
Commission has not yet acted on said Negative Declaration, that it
is to be continued.
Paratransit City Manager Pro- Tempore Brust referred to a letter from the
Coordinating Sonoma County Paratransit Coordinating Committee stating that
Committee Council had been provided with a copy of same. The letter is
requesting appointment of a city representative, requesting a
senior citizen or someone that is disabled. Mr. Rrust advised
that Ann Kennedy, an active senior citizen and member of the
City's Senior Advisory Commission, has expressed interest, in being
considered for appointment, and that staff recommeds her
appointment.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the appointment of Mrs. Ann
Kennedy to the Sonoma County Paratransit Coordinating Committee
was approved.
Setting Garbage Rates Director of Administrative Services Netter shared that
negotiations are not completed in regard to a resolution for
consideration on setting garbage and rubbish or rubbish collection
rates. He stated that if negotiations are finalyzed that this
matter will be placed on the April 25 meeting agenda.
Discussion followed. Councilman Eck advised he had obtained a
model ordinance at a recycling conference in Yosemite and made
changes to apply to Rohnert Park. He stated that he thinks it's
only a matter of time before such would apply across the state,
and distributed copies of same to Council.
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(6) April 11, 1989
By concensus of the Council, it was agreed to direct staff to have
Empire Waste Management Co. review a copy of Councilman F.ck's
resolution and schedule on the next Council meeting.
Communications 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 Hopkins referred to a letter from The Creamery Store
extending an invitation to participate in the fifth annual butter
churning contest that has become a part of the Petaluma Butter and
Egg Days celebration that will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Commenting on the victory of the Rohnert Park City Council in last
year's contest, Councilman Hopkins said he would be there this
year and encouraged the other City Council members to attend also.
Councilman Eck suggested our City Council might want to give some
kind of counter challenge and Councilman Hopkins mentioned a cow
milking contest might be a possibility to consider.
City Manager's City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust pointed out that Cultural Arts
Report: Commissioner Millie Hamill was in the audience and requested that
Multi - Cultural the City Council be reminded of the invitation extended to them to
Festival attend the Rohnert Park Multi - Cultural Festival on April 29 -30,
1989 at the Community Center.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner stated he had no report for this meeting.
Report
Matters from Council Council Member Spiro shared she would like to comment on concerns
she had regarding the General Plan up date. Council Member Spiro
General Plan Review said she thought they should be actively implementing the General
Plan review, that waiting is not practical. She said she did not
feel it was a question of whether or not amendments were made,
that the point made by City Manager Callinan was excellent, but
that in response to his comments the fact that we don't have
sewers, etc. should not relieve us from the responsibility of
doing the plan. Council Member Spiro said she thought the
creativity that comes from lots of people is good, that if there
is a larger number of people involved you would have diverse
thinking on the committee. She said the Chair of the committee
and the Vice -Chair could be elected by the committee versus being
Council appointed.
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Council Member Spiro said the other idea she wanted to comment on
was regarding the majority and minority report that there are a
couple of factions that may not feel represented regarding open
space and that it seems to her it would be appropriate to proceed
as in a public hearing process. Council Member Spiro said she
would like to propose to the Council that they set a work shop
date tonight, establish goals, policies and directives, that they
could he requesting applications from citizens in order to make
selections and at the same time re- design the make up of the plan
to proceed.
Mayor Cochran stated that he wasn't sure he was at the same
meeting because he understood it was never the intention to stop
the process saying the Council heard the City Manager say we were
going to slow the process down. Mayor Cochran said he thought
Council Member Spiro's report had merit, but was not sure it was
the most practical approach, adding that he thought a 15 member
board would be the most effective.
Councilman Eck said he'd probably support the general notion of an
out reach to see how many would want to participate, and did agree
that this process is not on hold.
Councilman Hollingsworth reminded that the Council directed the
City Manager to come back with those elements that we need to
address to make sure we are not in violation in any area and that
the process is moving forward. He said that at this point in time
he's not prepared to take any action until reviewing City
Manager's report.
Councilman Hopkins stated that the City Manager would be back from
vacation on April 17th and that the City Attorney needs to be
looking at this in regard to a language up date of the general
plans.
City Attorney Flitner stated he had previously given Council his
opinion and there's no question housing element needs to be up-
dated as it has been five years since last done, and the noise
element needs to be addressed with regard to land use, that that's
going to become a matter of opinion but thinks there will be those
who disagree. City Attorney Flitner made the point that there's a
difference between the two terms, referring to general plan and
sphere of influence.
General discussion followed in which Council concurred to wait for
City Attorney's report to be given at the first meeting in May.
Recycling; Councilman Fck commented on the latest legislation regarding
recycling.
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Swim Center Councilman Hollingsworth said the first draft of ERA's feasibility
report on the swim center would be in the committee's hands at
their May 2nd meeting, and that City Council would be able to
review the draft at their May 9th meeting_ He stated ERA is
expected to present their final findings on .June 5th. niscussion
followed.
Freeway overpass Councilman Hollingsworth acknowledged that work has started on the
freeway overpass and that there's going to be traffic problems and
that the construction of Roberts Lake Road would help. City
Manager Pro- Tempore Brust said he does know of the problem and has
talked to Cal Trans who has assured him they will do their best.
He also advised that the EIR is still being prepared and that City
Manager Callinan has indicated there might be some funding
problems. Discussion followed from which an update on the status
of Roberts Lake was requested for next Council meeting.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran 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.
Lewis Kuehm, 1406 Gregory Court, was recognized and gave comments
regarding Founder's Days referring City Council to yellow sheet
distributed to them showing the dates set as Sept. 22, 23 and 24.
He said the Founder's Days Committee would appreciate a
proclamation regarding this event.
Mayor Cochran stated it was his intention to prepare a
proclamation.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cochran adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8 :48 p.m. to the Community Development
Agency meeting.
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CAUTION: Never disconnect th 75 ohm lead cable '
installation and, in most cases, results are
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HOW TO OVERCOME RECEPTION PROBLEMS IN THE 'FRINGE
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AREAS OF- NAPA, - 'MARIN,''SALINAS,` ETC:
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