1989/05/23 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
May 23, 1989
Mr. J. M. Clark, 90 Walnut Circle, was recognized and referred
Council to page 8 of the May 9, 1989 minutes stating that he felt
Council Member Spiro's comments regarding the Price Club showed
that she was not too interested in the people of the community,
but more for the businesses since she is engaged in a business
here in Rohnert Park.
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. The open
regular session was preceded by a closed session which commenced
at 7 :00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Cochran called the regular session to order at approximately
7 :32 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, meet and confer, litigation matters, and real estate
negotiations.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Council members Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro
and Cochran
Absent: (0) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City *tanager
Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy, City Attorney Flitner, and
Administrative Services Director Netter.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman Eck,
May 9,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of the meeting of
1989 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
res
Hollingsworth, and unanimously app , P
the attached list in the amount of $778,498.65 were approved. CDA
bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $431,563.91
were approved.
Non - agendaed
Mayor Cochran queried if any Council member had any non - agendaed
—Items
items to add to the agenda.
Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Mr. George A.
the
Robinson, Jr., who passed away on May 16th, and who served
city as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner for 10 years. Mayor
Cochran stated that Mr. Robinson was a good friend and valued
servant of the community.
Unscheduled Public
Mayor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown
do
Appearances
Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may
so at this time.
Mr. J. M. Clark, 90 Walnut Circle, was recognized and referred
Council to page 8 of the May 9, 1989 minutes stating that he felt
Council Member Spiro's comments regarding the Price Club showed
that she was not too interested in the people of the community,
but more for the businesses since she is engaged in a business
here in Rohnert Park.
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Mr. Darrel Starr III, 1210 Holly Avenue, was recognized and after
advising the Council that he wished to speak on the Park Estates
Partners, File No. 1253 agenda item, it was mutually agreed that
he should speak when that matter is discussed later in the
meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cochran queried if anyone had any questions regarding the
matters on the consent calendar.
Council Member Spiro stated she had questions on Resolution 89 -75
and Resolution 89 -78 and requested these two items be handled
separately.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of
the agenda.
Resolution No. EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS TO W. R. "BILL" LUCIUS ON THE OCCASION
No. 89 -73 OF HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ROB
No. 89 -74 ANTHONY HORNBECK
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS FEES CHARGED BY
No. 89 -76 CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS TO RE -ROOF ROHNERT PARK
No. 89 -77 PUBLIC SAFETY /MAIN STATION BUILDING
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Sub.Unit No. 2 No. 2: The map was displayed at the meeting showing that this 40
Final Map lot single family subdivision is located at Snyder Lane and E.
Cotati Avenue, south of Rancho Cotate High School, the subdivider
is McBail Company, and the final map is in conformity with the
approved tentative map. Prior to the final map being released for
recording, an appropriate subdivision agreement will be prepared
and entered into with the subdivider and executed by the Mayor.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
llollingsworth, and unanimously approved, with the exceptions of
Resolutions 89 -75 and 89 -78, the Consent Calendar as outlined on
the meeting's agenda was approved.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNFRT PARK AUTHORIZING
No. 89 -75 THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR STATE -LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM STATE SHARE FUNDS (S-B-. 140)
Council Member Spiro referred to Resolution No. 89 -75,. asking if it
presented a problem to consider soliciting funding in connection
with Roberts Lake Road since it was not yet completely voted on by
Council. City Manager Callinan explained that the City Engineer
put together as many projects as possible to try and obtain grant
funding that possibly can be moved around later. Mayor Cochran
shared that he appeared at the California Highway Commission
meeting last Friday and that one of their criteria to participate
in projects was that we had already begun a project with funds of
our own, that the Commission actually changed its policy because
it showed the local initiative.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -75 was
adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT G PARK FENCING PROJECT
89 -78 No. 1985 -11
Council Member Spiro referred to Resolution No. 89 -78 and asked if
the award of contract for putting up the G Park fencing allowed
for putting in a warning track. City Manager Callinan responded
that it didn't, but it would be put in by the city.
Upon motion by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution 89 -78 was adopted.
Scheduled Public
Susan Harrow and Miho Kite, representatives of Sister Cities
Appearances
Committee gave presentation of gifts from the Mayor of Hashimoto
Shi, Japan, specifically calendars and a framed wall hanging of
Sister Cities
gold engraved art work of ducks in flight with the printed history
of same in Japanese. Mayor Cochran expressed appreciation and
requested Miho Kite to provide a translation of the history to
which she consented.
Patsy Montana
C. W. Colt, 284 Alma Avenue, was recognized and shared
information regarding the concert and country fair scheduled at
Rohnert Park Stadium on June 18th and requested special city
recognition for the event's featured guest, Patsy Montana, age 80.
Copies of Patsy Montana's history were distributed to Council.
Mayor Cochran stated he would be happy to do a proclamation and
presentation for the occasion. Council concurred.
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Stop Sign /Halley A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION
Court & Hillview Way OF STOP SIGNS
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution for consideration
is being presented which will authorize the installation of a stop
sign eastbound on Hailey Court and westbound on Harmony Place at
the Hillview Court intersection. Council was provided with a copy
of a memo from the Dept. of Public Safety regarding their
recommendation of the stop sign. City Manager Callinan said the
residents were surveyed and that he was aware of only one
objection to the installation of the stop signs, that being
residents on one of the corners hence the matter was not put on
the Consent Calendar so that the residents could express their
view to the Council if they so desired.
Susan and Robert Mellars, 1207 Hailey Court, were recognized and
shared comments regarding taking a neighborhood poll with the
results being that all the neighbors she spoke with directly were
against the installation of the stop signs at this particular
intersection. Susan Mellars shared that mainly the people don't
understand the reason for the stop signs since there's hardly any
traffic at this intersection, and the fact that it's a very wide
corner would make the placement of the signs awkward. She said
some of the neighbors mentioned it could be more dangerous to have
the stop sign than not to have it at this corner. Robert Mellars
stated that he thought Golf Course Drive would be the greater
problem area at which stop signs would contribute to the safety of
the neighborhood, and Susan Mellars shared that across from the
pool is another problem area at which stop signs would be helpful.
Discussion followed in which Mavor Cochran assured the Mellars
that Council only wants to do what the neighbors want; so if they
don't want the stop sign there, it would not be put there. City
Manager Callinan explained Golf Course Drive and Hillview Way
situation using the blackboard to clarify, stating that it could
make a difference with the traffic signals coming soon to the Golf
Cviir$c Drive and Hilliview Avenue intersection. Councilman Eck
asked if an explanation should be obtained from Public Safety
regarding the safety needs at that corner. Mayor Cochran said he
understood the reason for the Public Safety memo and that this
recommendation was because of receiving a request from residents.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the proposed resolution for
consideration regarding the installation of stop signs at Hailey
Court and Hillview Way intersection was not approved.
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM 1989
89_79 PROJECT NO. 1988 -21
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -79 was.adopted.
Towing Service A RESOLUTION APPROVING TOW SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EMPIRE TOWING
Agreement SERVICE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolutions for consideration
regarding the approval of Tow Service Agreement with Empire Tow
Service and J.J.'s Service and Tow sharing that he had discussed
details with City Attorney Flitner. Discussion followed during
which concerns were expressed regarding the inconvenience of
towing local cars to Santa Rosa. City Attorney Flitner said that
legally a bid could not be eliminated because of location, but
thinks it would be reasonable to request them to tow to local
designations.
Jack Roscoe, owner of Empire Tow Service and J.J.'s Service and
Tow, was recognized and explained that Cotati has a five mile rule
for towing that works, that there's no additional charge for
towing, and that a lot of the cars towed are abandoned or junk
cars. He said he also understood there's a problem with outside
storing of such cars in the Rohnert Park area, which is part of
the reason for being out of the city limits.
Councilman Eck mentioned that it bothered him regarding the
fairness of one owner receiving two calls on the rotation system
with Mr. Roscoe being the owner of both of these services. Mr.
Roscoe shared that he had checked into the legalities of having
both businesses and was told there was no problem in doing so. He
did agree to limit his place on the rotation list to one firm.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council deferred
action on this resolution for consideration regarding ,the approval
of tow service agreements with Empire Tow Service and J.J.'s
Service and Tow until legal issues are clarified by the City
Attorney and presented at the next Council meeting.
Director of Administrative Services Netter gave staff report on
recommendations regarding photocopiers for the Department of
Public Safety and the City Administrative Office stating that
Council has been provided with a memo regarding this matter. He
shared that staff is recommending to go with Xerox for three
copiers instead of two because of the substantial reduction in
price, enabling the purchase of three units at less than the
purchase price of two units. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -80 was
adopted.
Planning & Zoning Planning Director Skanchy gave a brief history and referred to map
File No. 1308 on the wall for explanation regarding File No. 1308 which gives
consideration to amending Rohnert Park General Plan Land Use
Element from Utilities to Industrial and Distribution of three (3)
parcels totaling 70.17 acres located on the west side of Redwood
Drive, north of and contiguous to Hinebaugh Creek, east of and
contiguous to J. Rogers Lane and the Press Democrat building and
rezoning subject properties from A (Agricultural) to ML /Pd
(Limited Industrial /Planned Unit Development) district. He shared
that Council had been provided with a copy of the Planning Staff
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meeting, and that the Planning YCommission y recommends rezoning only
4.19 acres. He asked the Council to adopt Resolution ATo. 89 -81
and to introduce Ordinance No. 513 regarding this matter.
Planning Director Skanchy answerers various questions of the
Council regarding File No. 1308. Discussion followed.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the public hearing regarding consideration of
Planning and Zoning File No. 1308. There being no one desiring to
speak, Mayor Cochran closed the public hearing.
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Robinson, Mills &
Mayor Cochran explained regarding
the remainder of
the proposal by
Williams, Architects
Robinson, Mills & Williams on the
masterplan of
the future City
Hall site and design of the
department of
Public Safety
headquarters building, that more
time is needed
regarding this
proposal, and this matter will be
brought back for
'consideration
at the next meeting.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
PTJRCHASF OF ONE
COPIER FOR CITY
89 -80
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND ONE FOR DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY -
MAIN STATION
Director of Administrative Services Netter gave staff report on
recommendations regarding photocopiers for the Department of
Public Safety and the City Administrative Office stating that
Council has been provided with a memo regarding this matter. He
shared that staff is recommending to go with Xerox for three
copiers instead of two because of the substantial reduction in
price, enabling the purchase of three units at less than the
purchase price of two units. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -80 was
adopted.
Planning & Zoning Planning Director Skanchy gave a brief history and referred to map
File No. 1308 on the wall for explanation regarding File No. 1308 which gives
consideration to amending Rohnert Park General Plan Land Use
Element from Utilities to Industrial and Distribution of three (3)
parcels totaling 70.17 acres located on the west side of Redwood
Drive, north of and contiguous to Hinebaugh Creek, east of and
contiguous to J. Rogers Lane and the Press Democrat building and
rezoning subject properties from A (Agricultural) to ML /Pd
(Limited Industrial /Planned Unit Development) district. He shared
that Council had been provided with a copy of the Planning Staff
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meeting, and that the Planning YCommission y recommends rezoning only
4.19 acres. He asked the Council to adopt Resolution ATo. 89 -81
and to introduce Ordinance No. 513 regarding this matter.
Planning Director Skanchy answerers various questions of the
Council regarding File No. 1308. Discussion followed.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the public hearing regarding consideration of
Planning and Zoning File No. 1308. There being no one desiring to
speak, Mayor Cochran closed the public hearing.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK PLANNING COTIMISSION RECOMMENDING TO
89 -81 THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL .PLAN OF
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BE AMENDED
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -81 was adopted.
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE. 17 OF THE
513 ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING MAP CHANGE — CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK Planning File No. 1308
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 513 was introduced.
Planning & Zoning Planning Director Skanchy referred to maps on the wall and copies
File No. 1253 of Planning Staff Report dated April 27, 1989 provided to Council
regarding File No. 1253 — Park Estates Partners Revised Tentative
Subdivision Map (Formerly JB. Development Corp.) which was
continued from the May 9th Council meeting. File No. 1253 gives
consideration to Tentative Subdivision Map application for a 21
lot subdivision located on a 9 acre parcel + 400 feet west of
Snyder Lane, 100 feet north of Holly Avenue, in the R1 /8000 /PD
(Single Family Residential /Planned Unit Development) district.
Planning Director Skanchy stated that a letter of protest was
received in the mail yesterday and based on the fact that the
people living on the north side of Holly Avenue and east side of
Hawthorne Circle were told that this area would be a landscape
buffer, staff recommends that the revised tentative subdivision
map be denied and that the applicant adhere to the original
tentative map as approved by the Planning Commission on July 23,
1988 and City Council on August 23, 1988, and that the landscape
buffer be left intact as approved.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the public hearing at approximately 8:32 p.m.
and asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
regarding this matter.
Mr. Darrel Starr III, 1210 Holly Avenue, was recognized stating
that the letter of protest was from him and his wife, Janice
Starr, and that from their perspective when they received notice
of the original plans last fall regarding the green belt behind
their home, they were very pleased. He stated that the new plan
to build a home directly on the lot behind them would ruin
everything as far as their view and privacy was concerned. He
asked the Council to please deny the developer's request for
modifications of the original plans.
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Mr. Ron Militello, 4513 Fairway Drive, representing Park Estates
Partners stated these people were not promised there would never
be anything built on the lots behind them, and that though they
were not the original applicant, consideration could be given to a
single story house with a 30 foot set back from the neighbor's
back property line so the view would not be obstructed.
Discussion followed.
Jerry Kohler, 371 Bonnie Court, was recognized and explained how
nice his view was when he moved into Rohnert Park, and that when
the city came along and gave low interest loans to make purchases
possible, that ruined his view also, but when you move to the city
you have to take the risk of development. He said there's been a
long time need for More custom type developments like this, and
recommended the Council accept and approve this developer's
request.
Kevin Wohlert, 3375 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, was recognized and
stated that neither he nor his mother could find homes to buy in
Rohnert Park a short time back, but they are both interested in
buying places here as soon as choices in the custom homes are
available.
Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Blvd., was recognized and stated that
he has been standing before this Council for a long time
supporting development, but did not believe this issue was larger
versus smaller homes. He said the issue was the integrity of the
City and that if this area was planned as a green belt, he thought
it would be unfair to change the precedent because that would put
in jeopardy any site. He stated that if the builder acquired the
property believing this change would be acceptable, he should have
known better, so Mr. Boggs said he had to stand for the integrity
of the City. Mr. Boggs asked what would prevent this Council from
taking one of the city parks and subdividing it, saying he thought
this fell in the same category.
Mayor Cochran closed the public hearing at approximately 8 :57 p.m.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck made a motion which was seconded by Council Member
Spiro, to accept staff recommendation regarding Planning and
Zoning File No. 1253 and keep the tentative map as originally
approved. Said motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Eck and Spiro
NOES: (3), Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Cochran
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Further discussion followed regarding Planning and Zoning File No.
1253 during which Mayor Cochran asked Planning Director Skanchy
about the potential of the other four lots, Councilman Hopkins
stated he thought the oversized green belt would be an attractive
nuisance and that it would seem to be much less of a problem with
building a single story house with the 30 foot set back as
suggested, Councilman Hollingsworth said in a similar previous
situation the city ended up selling small parcels to residents to
eliminate the attractive nuisance and therefore agreed with
Councilman Hopkins. Mayor Cochran stated it was only common sense
to develop the lot in question since Mr. Starr's view of the
Crane ranch would be obstructed with the development of the other
four lots.
Council Member Spiro expressed agreement with Mr. Boggs stating
there was two separate issues with one map approved, than another
coming in after the fact with changes. City Attorney Flitner said
he did not think this was a legal problem as legally tentative
maps can be changed. Council Member Spiro said the map change
didn't seem to her to be the issue as much as the assurance given
to the people. City Attorney said he didn't think this was
assurable legally.
Discussion followed.
A motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, to approve the revised tentative subdivision map
application, File No. 1253, was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: (3) Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Cochran
NOES: (2) Eck and Spiro
Council Member Spiro stated for the record that she would like it
to show that she thinks the city should keep its word to the
people regarding the green belt in this area. Councilman Eck
concurred.
Recess Mayor Cochran declared a recess at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Cochran reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 9:10
p.m. with all Council members present.
Smoke Alarms & /or Planning Director Skanchy explained the Planning Commission's
Detectors recommendation that the Uniform Building Code and Fire Code be
amended to provide a requirement for smoke alarms and /or detectors
for the deaf and hearing impaired be made available in hotels and
motels at the request of guests.
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Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council
Member Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Council requested an
amendment to the Uniform Building Code and Fire Code be prepared
to provide a requirement that smoke alarms and /or detectors for
the deaf and hearing impaired be made available it hotels and
motels at the request of guests.
Neighborhood ° °*1 °° City Manager Callinan shared comments regarding acquiring
additional park land in Neighborhood "M" pointing out areas on a
map on the wall. He said consideration has been given to selling
a portion of the City owned land to the school district and
possibly acquiring additional land alongside for a larger park
site that would be about 7.8 acres additional unless the addition
is extended to the future Bodway Blvd. He said he thought this
would be a good solution and requested Council's reactions and
discussion.
Councilman Hollingsworth recommended taking the proposed park all
the way over to the road (Bodway Blvd.) to which City Manager
Callinan agreed this would give a good frontage enlarging the park
to about 14 acres and making it more versatile. Mayor Cochran
pointed out that it would not be wise to sell land at park value
and then turn around and buy additional land at single family
dwelling lot evaluations. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to
proceed with acquiring additional park land in Neighborhood °°M" as
outlined with the additional area to extend eastward to Bodway
Blvd.
Peter 'McCormick City Manager Callinan shared regarding a letter from the Senior
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vi..ic.c°°a ryuvLauLy lJutulu155lull L queSLing placement or a plaque in
the Codding Center building in memory of Mr. Peter McCormick.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, installation of a plaque in the Codding
Center building in memory of Mr. Peter McCormick was approved.
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.
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Planning and Zoning Councilman Eck referred to item #5 on Communications list
File No. 0841 and the letter he signed regarding Planning File No. 0841 /Proposed
Senior Apartment Project, wanting Council to know he had some
concerns about conditions. He said he would like Council to
review this matter to make sure the conditions are being met and
requested it be put on next meeting's agenda.
Earthworm Technology Councilman Eck said he was intrigued by the letter from Earthworm
Technology and the proposal regarding recycling of organic waste
and asked if a letter could be written to set up a meeting. He
suggested maybe they would be interested in Rohnert Park's compost
and that Council offer to hear a public presentation. Council
concurred.
Transportation The question was raised by Council members regarding how to deal
Committees with the differences in all the transportation committees to which
City Manager Callinan said this matter would be discussed later in
the meeting in matters from Council.
City Manager's City Manager Callinan explained regarding the status report on
Report: small lots that staff is working on it. He reminded Council that
Small Lots Report he is still on jury duty and will hopefully get to this item at
the next meeting.
Dental Benefits City Manager Callinan explained regarding possible additional
dental benefits that Council had been provided with a memo on this
matter. He said staff needs to look at controversies between
health packages and come back to the Council later with this
information.
REMIF City Manager Callinan shared that REMIF is made up of seven
associate cities; that Crescent City has been expelled from the
liability insurance program for not following rules and that this
is the first time such action has been taken by REMIF. He stated
that he would be sending Council a memo regarding the city's REMIF
premiums and advised that Worker's Comp premium will be reduced
from $148,000 down to $19,000. Councilman Hollingsworth cautioned
regarding the complexities of Workmen's Comp insurance to which
City Manager Callinan responded.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner explained discussion regarding FIR's and
Report: when they should be done, that he didn't think staff should impede
EIR's a project because of these, and then if we got into something
that's considered annexable but goes into development, would not
have to reinvent the wheel. He also reminded Council that the
Negative Declaration can cover some of these areas.
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Matters from Council: Mayor Cochran shared comments from the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) regarding the sales tax initiative and
transportation issues, that consideration is being given to put
• this issue on the November or June ballot, but that the results of
a poll taken for this have not yet been reported. He stated that
TAC suggested recommending projects within certain specified
cities regarding the proposed use of these funds. He said he was
not sure this body could agree on the initiative that can be put
before the voters as it's required for all council members to
agree on a plan in order to do this, but what needs to be decided
by the Council is are we as a body behind the 1 cent sales tax
ideally, and if so, would we get behind it for the June or
November ballot, and are we behind the 101 freeway exchange
corridor.
Councilman Eck shared that what's happening regarding the Sonoma
• County 101 Corridor Action Committee is the ones that are duel
representatives are both waiting for results of the other
committee, therefore said that he feels he's wasted 2 1/2 years of
his time in attending these meetings and finds unacceptable any
action that leaves the 101 corridor up in the air.
Councilman Hollingsworth agreed with Councilman Eck stating that
the representatives of the 101 Corridor Action Committee, most of
whom sit on the Transportation Tax Committee, agree with ultimate
rail use.
Mayor Cochran said he thought both committees agree to the
acquisition, however some say the funds should be definitely
earmarked for specific projects while others say there should be
more flexibility regarding the distribution of the funds. He said
the first.issue for this Council to decide is are we in support of
the 1 cent sales tax measure to primarily finance another lane on
the freeway to the tune of 75% going to this and 25% going to
railroad acquisition. He shared further that the federal gas tax
is used to reduce the fPdPrni dafirit and data filmic are >>cad fnr
highway and open space land, that everytime someone made a
petition at last Friday's meeting, almost always said we have to
have a local program and that if we don't have a local program,
thought we would be in violation of state policies and would not
qualify for funds.
Councilman Hollingsworth and Mayor Cochran mentioned that roads
parallel to the freeway in the area should be considered while the
land is still open. Mayor Cochran shared that a merchant's poll
says people want railway but will not ride it, and asked again if
this Council is going to endorse a sales tax to do these types of
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improvements or not to which Councilman Eck said he thought most
cities are endorsing such. Councilman Hollingsworth stated that
whatever direction is taken it will take the 1 cent versus the 1/2
cent sales tax and that he has no problem with supporting such a
sales tax as long as we can have a say in the distribution of the
funds.
Discussion followed regarding alternate proposals concluding with
City Manager Callinan confirming to Council that City Engineer
Brust was not attending TAC meetings anymore since they were so
unproductive and does not plan to attend unless Council directs
otherwise. The Council then so directed.
"G" Park Dedication City Manager Callinan stated regarding the "G" Park dedication
choices of dates between June 10th and July 8th, that Mr. Golis'
family prefers July 8th. Council concurred.
The Price Club Council Member Spiro shared that she would like to address the
comments made earlier in the meeting by Mr. Clark on his concern
about her possible conflicts of interest regarding the Price Club.
She said that the beginning of page 8 of the May 9, 1989 minutes
shows that she was referring to City *tanager Callinan's letter and
that her comments were in response to that letter, that she did
check first with City Attorney Flitner regarding the possible
conflict of interest and he said there was no problem with her
participating in business matters. Council Member Spiro said that
she would also like to ask Mr. Clark to look at the voting record
to see that she did vote for the Price Club, that she is not
against this business coming to Rohnert Park, but what she was not
in favor of was the using of public funds to support them. She
further stated that this has nothing to do with her being in
business, that because she is a member of a local business does
not mean she should remove herself from business issues.
Founder's Day Councilman Hollingsworth and Councilman Eck shared comments
regarding the need to find someone else to organize the Miss
Rohnert Park Pageant during Founder's Days in the future since
Dennis Wilkes has said he's no longer interested in this
responsibility. The Council requested that a letter be sent to
the Founder's Day Committee expressing the Council's support for
continuation of the Miss Rohnert Park Pageant.
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Business License/ Questions were raised by Council regarding the vendor selling
Signs pictures in the parking lot of the Self Service Furniture Store
asking if they received a business license to do so, is there a
time limit, and wondered if their sign might not be in violation,
since other- established businesses have had to take down their
signs. City Manager Callinan said he thought they did apply for a
business license but he would check and make sure, and that the
Planning Commission establishes the time limit. Discussion
followed regarding ways to make owners aware of the types of signs
that are approved.
Councilman Hopkins said that he would like to make a statement for
the public record saying what we see depends mainly on what we
look for.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time. No one responded.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cochran adjourned the
meeting at approximately 10:10 p.m.
De p Cit Cler Mayor