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1991/09/24 City Council MinutesROLL CALL Rohnert Park City Council Minutes September 24, , 1991 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park meet this date in regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding. Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (4) Councilmembers Hopkins, Reilly, Spiro, and Mayor Eck Absent: (1) Councilmmber Hollingsworth (out of town on business) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Pro-Ten-pore Brust, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, Director of Public Safety Dennett and Recreation Director Pekkain. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Counc i lmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, the minutes of September 10, 1991 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $825,027.98 were approved. Non - agendaed Mayor Eck queried if any Councilmember had any non- agendaed Matters items to add to the agenda. Councilman Hopkins said he had two miscellaneous items to add regarding why juveniles names are not mentioned in newspaper police reports and who is responsible for jail releasing policies of both adults and juveniles that could be responded to following Chief Dennett's report scheduled on tonight's agenda or under Matters from Council. Mayor Eck said he had two miscellaneous items to add under Matters from Council with one of the items being in regard to the delay in plans for Santa Rosa's sewage treatment facility. Councilman Reilly said he had one item to add under Comnmications regarding a letter from the City of Santa Clarita. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) September 24, 1991 Unscheduled Public Mayor Eck 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. In most cases under legislation of the new Brown Act, the Council cannot handle an item without agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the entrance of the Chamber and unscheduled public appearances are requested to fill out the cards and present to recording clerk after speaking. Mike Anderson Mike Anderson, President of Sonoma County Community Recycling Center, 3899 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, said he has been a 15 year member of the County's Waste Management Task Force. He distributed manuals to each Councilmember entitled "Solid Waste Solutions for Sonoma County 1991" for Council's review and possible discussion at a later date. W. Anderson said the above- referenced task force has been working on compiling the information contained in the manual for a number of months which gives various options for the community regarding waste management for the next ten to fifteen years. He said recycling centers and the associations representing this report feel MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) is not necessary now or in the near future and has listed MRF as number ten of ten options in the report. Discussion followed during which Mr. Anderson referenced recent September 10, 1991 Wall Street Journal article and responded to various Council questions regarding this matter which included reasons for opposing MRF such as impacts on traffic, litter, noise, smell, etc. and mentioned large amounts of money the company has made in connection with violations and fines. He said all the concerns were reviewed in detail in the report. Mayor Eck said he shared a common goal with the Waste Management Task Force but had mixed feelings on how to handle the issue and that a lot of questions were raised by Mr. Anderson's comments. The Mayor recommended that Mr. Anderson or a liaison member of his task force be on the AB 939 Task Force and attend the AB 939 formal public hearing scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on October 22, 1991. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R Mayor Eck queried if anyone had any questions regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meetinq Memo. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolution No.91 -195 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF THE REDWOOD EMPIRE AS THE CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY'S TOBACCO CONTROL EDUCATION GRANT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SAME Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) September 24, 1991 Resolution No.91 -196 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, "R" PARK, PROJECT NO. 1989 -15 Resolution No.91 -197 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ORDERING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (REORGANIZATION NO. 12) AND THE DETACHMENT FROM THE BELLEVUE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ordinance No. 547 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTION (for adoption) 9.92.050 OF CHAPTER 9.92 OF THE ROHNERT PARK M- VICIPAL CODE (Retail Firearms Dealers) Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilme -tuber Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved. Founders Day Committee -Mayor Eck presented Certificates of Appreciation to "Certificates of representatives of the Founders Day Committee and commended Appreciation" the Committee for the successful "Prime Time 29" celebration held over the past weekend. Several representatives of the Founders Day Committee expressed appreciation for Council's support of the event and received the Certificates on behalf of the entire Committee. Present to represent the Founders Day Committee were Tom Lukas, City Council liaison; Jinny Lukas, Recording Secretary; Clara Brown for the Art Show; Bob Jonas for Special Projects; and Lewis Kuehm, Facilitator. Comments were made referencing the two community events, Founders Days and Crane Melon Festival, being held on consecutive weekends and the advisability of spacing them farther apart next year. Resolution No.91 -198 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91 -188 TO PROVIDE FOR AN OPEN BID PROCEDURE, AND EXTENDING THE BID OPENING DATE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SECURITY SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 1988 -18 City Manager Pro- Tetrpore Brust explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -198 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 91 -199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PROPOSAL FROM O'BRIEN, WATTER; DAVIS, IVALISCH AND PIASTA TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR REVIEW OF PASTER WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT (As presented by letter from North Marin Water District Dated September 11, 1991) City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust explained the resolution as detailed in the Council Meeting Memo. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -199 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) September 24, 1991 Jail Booking Fees/ Director of Public Safety Dennett referenced copies provided Cite and Release to Council of his memo dated September 19, 1991 regarding Program Arrest and Booking Procedures and shared contents therein explaining the posture of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety since the advent of SB 2557. The passage of SB 2557 has placed an additional financial burden on the local jurisdiction for removing legal offenders from society even for brief periods and is, therefore, not possible to continue with the previous philosophy that all persons who commit crimes of any nature, with the exception of juveniles, need to be booked at the County Jail. With current over- crowding of jails combined with the additional cost of jail booking fees, it has become necessary to take another approach. Chief Dennett referenced attachment to his above - referenced memo regarding General Order A -2, a Sonoma County Detention Pre - Booking form, and a copy of California Penal Code Chapter 5c "Citations for Misdemeanors" and said that, basically, the Department is complying with all the laws and regulations which mandate that as many misdemeanants as possible be released on "Notices to Appear" rather than be booked at the County Jail which enforces all the aforementioned laws and regulations. Discussion followed during which Chief Dennett responded to various Council questions confirming County jail booking charges, even if offender is released imnediately, and that it would be possible to request a report regarding the actual frequency of such releases. The Chief responded to Council inquiry that the local Department of Public Safety has no say subject to which offenders stay in the jail or are released. He said juvenile names may be released under County mandate but most are doing the letter of the law by not releasing juvenile names for news publications. Chief Dennett also confirmed that the procedure presented to Council tonight in the staff report is currently working for the City. MzltiVision Cable TV matters: 1) KTSF, Channel 26 Fran Parkey, Vice President & Regional Manager, MaltiVision programming Cable !7, referenced copies provided to Council of her letter dated September 13, 1991 regarding last month's deletion of KRON -TV necessary to comply with FCC rules and carriage of KTSF -TV, Channel 26 foreign language programming. She shared contents therein which were also outlined in the Council Meeting Memo and confirmed to Council inquiry that the subscriber survey taken earlier this year was utilized in choosing KTSF. 2) Video Equipment Mayor Eck referred to the item under City Manager's report Purchase Status regarding status of video equipment purchase by MLltiVision for televised Cable TV and recommended this item be reviewed at this Council meetings time while Ms. Parkey was present to answer possible Council questions. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) September 24, 1991 Assistant to the City Manager Leivo referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated September 18, 1991 from Michael Von Trende, multiVision Cable TV and shared contents therein indicating that the video equipment necessary to televise Council meetings and to be purchased by MaltiVision is on order and should be received during the week of September 23rd. Fran Parkey confirmed the information provided in Michael Von Trende's letter stating that the estimated time frame for installation and testing is two weeks, therefore, the equipment should be ready for the first televising of Council meetings sometime in October or early November. Mr. Leivo informed Council there have been a number of employee volunteers that want to be trained in the televising procedures. Ms. Parkey responded to Council inquiry that notices regarding televising Council meetings could be printed on VultiVision's publications as well as on the customer billings. She said MultiVision would be glad to work out a schedule to assist in making the comumity aware of the televised meetings whenever Council is ready. Mayor Eck confirmed this would be done following Council's review of its policies. Parks and Recreation matters: 1) Resol.No.91 -200 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROHNERT PARK SWIM TEAM FOR USE OF HONEYBEE POOL DURING WINTER MONTHS (October through March) Recreation Director Pekkain explained the resolution as outlined in the Council Feting Nhmo. He referenced copies provided to Council of the attached lease agreement and reviewed the pool operating cost details in item No. 4 on the last page of the agreement for additional programs run by the City to offset the swim team's liabilities in the first two winters of operation. Mr. Pekkain confirmed meeting with the swim team to review the details of the agreement in total and said they are in agreement with the terms. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -200 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 2) "B" Park Area Recreation Director Pekkain referenced plans on display and Improvements said copies were provided to Council of his staff report dated September 18, 1991 regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission review of "B" Park area improvements at its meeting of September 16, 1991. He shared contents therein as outlined in the Council Meeting Memo in regard to landscaping and parking recommendations. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) September 24, 1991 Discussion followed during which City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust reviewed the projects surrounding tonight's referenced area between "B" Park lighted softball field and the Rohnert Park Junior High School softball field. The previous Master Plan of this area was discussed as compared to the new proposed plan. Council agreed with staff recommendation of meeting with the School District to work out a joint program on landscaping this area and that it would be advisable to keep the black topping and landscaping projects separate since combining the projects might cause a delay in progress if one or the other were not approved for various reasons. 3) Resol.No.91 -201 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 88 -226 APPROVING FEES FOR THE YOUTH AND PRIVATE GROUPS USING THE ROHNERT PARK SPORTS CENTER Recreation Director Pekkain explained the resolution as outlined in the Council feting Memo. Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -201 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 4) Fall/Winter Pool Recreation Director Pekkain referenced copies provided to Schedule & Fees Council of Proposed Fall/Winter Honeybee Pool Fees and shared contents therein as outlined in the Council Feting Memo. Discussion followed during which Mr. Pekkain responded to Council questions confirming utilization of both regular and solar heating systems for the pool and that there are no problems with schedules. Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Fall/Winter Honeybee Pool Schedule and Fees were approved. 5) Prioritizing Recreation Director Pekkain shared contents of copies provided Recreational to Council of Parks and Recreation Commission Report dated Facilities September 10, 1991 from Commission Ad Hoc Committee regarding Prioritizing Recreational Facilities listing the priorities in three categories: 1) One to Five Years, 2) Five to Ten Years; and 3) Ten to Fifteen Years (copy attached to original set of these minutes). Discussion followed during which Mr. Pekkain responded to various Council questions confirming that flyers would be sent out when a public hearing date is set regarding this matter, that "B" Park is the Commission's #1 priority, and per Council request tonight a youth center would be included on the list of considerations for the public hearing. He said a youth center was previously discussed by the Commission but did not Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) September 24, 1991 end up being included on tonight's list of priorities. Mr. Pekkain explained reasons for including swimming pool items on the list which could change after a review of aquatic master plan. Comments were made regarding the benefit of a lap pool at the Sports Center in connection with the racquetball courts. In response to Council inquiry, Mr. Pekkain explained reasons to change stadium back to a baseball facility resulting from input from many baseball teams regarding possibilities of having tournaments in Rohnert Park. Scheduled Public Appearance: Nora Cousens re. Nora Cousens, 200 Springs Hill Road, Petaluma, Chair of *' Gender Balance Appointments to Boards and Commissions Task Force and Commissioner on Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women shared contents of copies provided to Council of her letter dated August 30, 1991 encouraging support of Gender Balance Resolution. She complimented the City of Rohnert Park for already complying with the Commission's recommended —SEE AMENDMENTS regard- percentage of women employees and recommended that employment ing this matter per roster lists specify Ms. and Mr. to enable recognizing male or City Council action via female persons who use only their initials or have a name that 11/12/91 minutes, pg.5. could be male or female. Ms. Cousens responded to Council questions confirming legality of specifying gender after a person is hired or appointed to a position as compared to restrictions prior to being hired or appointed. She explained reasons for encouraging gender balance as expressed in various attachments to her above - referenced letter. Ms. Cousens said women were invited to attend the Commission on the Status of Women's recent workshop on "How to Obtain Positions on City & County Boards and Commissions" held last Saturday morning, September 21, 1991 at the Santa Rosa Junior College with Guest Speakers Helen Rudee, Former Supervisor /3rd District; Lynn Woolsey, Petaluma Councilmember, Chair - National Women's Political Caucus; and Lynn Hamilton, Sebastopol Councilmember. Discussion followed during which Ms. Cousens responded to Council inquiry that the resolution is not a mandate but only a recommendation for gender balance and provides a way for names to be mailed when openings become available. She confirmed that receipt of news releases would be sufficient notice and understood that many times a Councilmember may have a person in mind for an appointment prior to an opening as well as the fact that it is most common to simply re- appoint the person that is already in the position. Councilmember Spiro said she wanted to make it clear that she is pro - female but felt the effort should be made to include all minorities and expressed concerns regarding discrimination with establishing a gender balance policy. She said women should take the initiative themselves to seek out the opportunities and not be given special advantages anymore than is available to others. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) September 24, 1991 Mayor Eck commented on the wording of the sample resolution and said it encourages "gender balance to the greatest extent possible" pointing out that it does not specify any group in particular, requests lists to be maintained for public to review showing current number of women and men with addresses and appointment terms, and that the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women be notified of vacancies to assist recruitment efforts. He said this did not seem to be discriminatory or even more than what is already being done by the City except to mail news releases to the Commission. Mayor Eck said he viewed this resolution as a way of opening the process and making the contact point. Councilman. Hopkins expressed concern about the pressures that are generated by the development of such policies and committees start getting larger because of all sorts of different reasons which probably does not solve any problems or serve any purpose. If a person gets appointed just because of being a woman or any other minority, that defeats the whole purpose of any real need. Another problem in sending the notices for openings to the Sonoma County Commission would be the receipt of applications from people who do not live here and would probably have certain goals in mind other than the specific concerns of the City. Councilman. Hopkins said there should be some way to come up with outstanding candidates without committing to statements contained in tonight's sample resolution. Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that item 2 and 3 in the sample gender balance resolution would be obligatory to the City. Mayor Eck said the wording could be changed to be more flexible and without obligation to the City. City Manager Pro- Tempore Brust said with the City already doing a good job with gender balance, staff could easily work with the County Commission without causing the City to be bound by a resolution or without further binding the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Mayor Eck, to adopt the gender ba l a,: ice resolution with language changes so as to remove obligatory statements, and failed by the following vote: AYES: (2) Councilman. Reilly and Mayor Eck NOES: (2) Councilmembers Hopkins and Spiro ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth Further discussion followed confirming that the City of Rohnert Park is the only city that has actually fulfilled the requests stated in the sample gender balance resolution. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, directing staff to work with the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women per staff's above- recommendation. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) September 24, 1991 Fall Clean Up Assistant to the City Manager Leivo referenced copies provided 1) Central Site to Council of his staff memo dated September 18, 1991 regarding options for site location and dates for the Fall Clean Up /Recycling Event and shared contents therein as outlined in the Council Meeting Nbmo. Mr. Leivo responded to various Council questions and confirmed that he would check with Empire Waste Management regarding availability of bins for concrete and asphalt. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, for the Rohnert Park Stadium to be the central site location and that the Fall Clean Up event be two, three day events held the last two weekends of October, being October 18th through 20th and October 25th through 27th, 1991. 2) Rohnert Park City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust said copies were provided to Towing offer to Council of letter dated September 16, 1991 from Rohnert Park remove vehicles Towing regarding offer to join with the City in its Fall Clean Up by towing away unwanted vehicles free of charge similar to the program he provided during the City's Spring Clean Up. Mr. Brust shared contents therein as outlined in the Council Nbeting Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, to include Rohnert Park Towing offer, or any other towing company that is willing to provide this service, to tow away unwanted vehicles in the Fall Clean Up program as recommended by staff. Property Abatement City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust said repairs on the property at 7512 Blair Ave. located at 7512 Blair Avenue are still progressing though not quite at the speed that was originally anticipated. He said the new owners have run into a little financial bind resulting from the default procedures but they are working in cooperation with him. The repairs that are still pending on this property are the garage roof, some exterior painting, and a small amount of outside work on the grounds. W. Brust responded to Council inquiry that the needed repairs most visible to the public are being done first. Transportation matter: Proposed MFC unmet transit needs policy - City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated September 17, 1991 from WC Commissioner, Pete Foppiano of the City of Healdsburg with attached Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MI'C) letter regarding unmet transit needs policy and shared contents therein as outlined in the Council Meeting Nbmo. Mr. Brust said he would be able to share Council comments at tomorrow's WC meeting. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) September 24, 1991 Discussion followed confirming that the Council has previously responded to the issue of unmet needs in Sonoma County and feels that the proposed revisions to the unmet transit needs policy is too restrictive and that TDA Funds should be used wherever the most benefit is derived. Council directed Mr. Brust to keep comments at tomorrow's MTC meeting generic but express Council's desire to maintain the ability to be flexible and reasonable about the unmet needs. Association of Bay City Manager Pro- Tenpore Brust said copies were provided to Area Governments Council of letter dated September 16, 1991 from Association of (ABAG) Area Governments (ABAG) and shared contents therein regarding voting representation to ABAG's General Assembly at its Fall General Assembly meeting to be held on Thursday, November 21, 1991 at the San Francisco Hilton Hotel. Discussion followed during which Councilman Hopkins confirmed that he would be attending the above - referenced ABAG meeting and said he is on the Executive Board and votes accordingly but unless designated as the delegate, would not be able to participate in the vote at the General Assembly meeting. Council concurred Councilman Hopkins as its designee to ABAG's General Assembly voting representation. Conmmications Commmications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Councilmman. Reilly referenced item No. 20 on Communications listing letter dated August 23, 1991 from City of Santa Clarita encouraging cities to adopt policies via resolution in support of POW /MIA members and their families in conjunction with U. S. Senate Joint Resolution No. 170. W. Reilly said copies were distributed to Council of U. S. Senate Joint Resolution No. 170 designating September 20, 1991 as "National PCW /1'IIA Recognition Day" and authorizing the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag on flagstaffs at certain Federal facilities. Mr. Reilly said he would like the City of Rohnert Park to join in this support but thought it might be too late because of the date of the Recognition Day and a POW/MIA flag may not be available. Discussion followed during which Mayor Eck said a resolution could be drawn up effective immediately expressing support of the Senate resolution with intent to display the flag. City Attorney Flitner confirmed to Council inquiry that this item would need to be declared an emergency item if Council chooses to adopt a resolution regarding this matter at tonight's meeting. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) September 24, 1991 A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to declare POW/IvEA resolution an emergency item because of not receiving the information in time to be printed on tonight's agenda. Resolution No.91 -202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 AS "NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY" AND AUTHORIZING THE INTENT TO DISPLAY THE NATIONAL, LEAGUE OF FAMILIES POW /MLA FLAG ON FLAGSTAFFS AT CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES Upon motion by Councilman. Reilly, seconded by Council - member Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 91 -202 was adopted. City Manager's Report: 1) City Manager Pro- Tenpore Brust reviewed approval of County Grant for Senior Scheduler in the amount of $8,000 by the Board of Supervisors as explained in the Council Feting Memo. 2) City Manager Pro- Tenpore Brust referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated September 9, 1991 from Bonnie L. Bechtol, Attorney, to Dr. Walter Buster, Superintendent of Rancho Cotati Unified School District expressing concerns regarding the University Square Shopping Center and the current open canpus policy of the School District. The letter requests consideration of modification to the campus policy to a split lunch period so that all students are not dismissed at the same time which could eliminate some of the problems. Discussion followed during which Council concurred that this item should be placed on the next joint meeting with the School District. 3) Status of video equipment purchase by VultiVision Cable TV- This report was brought forward and reviewed with the MultiVision Cable TV programming item that was scheduled earlier on tonight's agenda. City Attorney's Report: City Attorney Flitner said the judgment in the Nbbile Home Rent Control lawsuit is still being argued regarding dollar amounts but anticipated the possibility of a decision to report at the next Council meeting. He responded to Council inquiry that the actual costs of this trial would be minimal compared to the previous one because there will be no more testimonies to be heard. Natters from Council: 1) Mayor Eck acknowledged that the 3rd Annual City Picnic would be held at "A" Park on Sunday, September 29, 1991 from 11:00 a.m, to 8:00 p.m. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) September 24, 1991 2) Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said the Dedication of Innovative Housing Shared Living Home on 7470 Mercedes will be on Wednesday, October 9, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Spiro, Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck confirmed plans to attend. 3) Mayor Eck said the League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held in San Francisco from October 13 through 16, 1991. Councilman Hopkins said he planned to attend this conference and Mayor Eck said he would be attending some parts of the conference. 4) Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said the Community Outreach for Youth and Families (COYF) Dedication /Grand Opening would be held on Friday, October 18, 1991 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5) Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said the AB 939 Formal Public Hearing would be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. 6) Councilmember Spiro requested the day of the week as well as the calendar date be printed on agenda items for clarity of calendar review. 7) Councilman Hopkins said he was concerned about the jail booking process reviewed previously tonight wherein the City is charged even if the person is released immediately and the usual costs of keeping such a person at the jail are not incurred. He said this Council should go on record stating that it does not appreciate being charged for jail bookings if those involved are released in this manner. Discussion followed during which Council agreed that there should at least be a sizable reduction in the jail booking rate when a person is released since the booking fornula is based on food, clothing, shelter, etc. Council agreed that a an audit procedure should be included as just ification for these fees. City Manager Pro- Tenpore Brust said this matter should continue to be brought to the attention of the Legislators. Mayor Eck said he would call attention to the matter at the next Mayors and Councilmembers meeting. 8) Councilman Hopkins said he thought it would be a bene- ficial deterrent if juvenile names were printed in the newspapers when offenses are committed because parents would take notice as well as put other people on notice. He said he would like more information regarding why this is not done because it does not seem like rational justification for juvenile offender's names to be withheld from the public. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) September 24, 1991 Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry regarding legalities of printing juvenile offender names that the restrictions were probably in the form of public policy or regulation. City Attorney confirmed he would research and report back to Council regarding this matter. 9) Councilman Hopkins referenced copies provided to Council of letter received today from Ben T. Collins, President of Redwood Empire Division League of California Cities requesting cities to submit positions in response to attached letter from Mayor J. Bryce Kenny of the City of Trinidad regarding recent election results of Division Officers. Councilman. Hopkins said he reviewed the list of absentees and, in his opinion, the outcome would not have changed. He requested Council's approval to call Mr. Collins and share that observation with him. Council agreed. 10) Mayor Eck requested that personal campaign announcements for elections not be distributed through Council disbursement procedures. He said public notices regarding candidates is a good way for Council to be informed, but not the individual promotional campaign material and invitations. 11) Mayor Eck referenced recent news articles regarding the possible increase in sewage fees because of a missed deadline and asked if it would be possible for a representative from the City of Santa Rosa to comma to the next Council meeting and explain the situation for clarity of the long term sewage plan. City Manager Pro - Tempore Brust confirmed that representatives of Santa Rosa Utility Department have said they would be glad to come whenever requested. Discussion followed regarding EIR deadlines, additional costs incurred by not meeting such deadlines, financial responsi- bilities compared to contractors, and Council request for executive /condensed summary from the City of Santa Rosa regarding this matter. Council concurred to schedule the long term sewage plan and Santa Rosa report on the next agenda. 12) Mayor Eck asked about the possibility of joint landscaping with the High School along the bike path. City Manager Pro- Tempore Brust responded that a subdivider provided funds several months ago for the bike path landscaping. He said he planned to be in touch with the School District on other matters and would inquire about the timeline for the bike path project. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) September 24, 1991 Unscheduled Public Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an Appearances appearance at this time. Dawna Gallagher Dawna Gallagher, 7342 Rasmussen Way, referenced copies distributed to Council of her letter dated September 20, 1991 regarding the formation of Leadership Rohnert Park (LRP) with attached Clarion editorial entitled "Leaders for the Future" and shared the contents therein (copy attached to original set of these minutes). Discussion followed during which Ms. Gallagher responded to various Council questions and requested approval of the requested $1,500 contribution for the City to be recognized as a "Founding Sponsor ". Council concurred this item should be placed on the next Council agenda for further consideration. Dawna Gallagher requested the Mayor's participation and a proclamation regarding "World Sumnit for Children - Keeping The Promise Week, September 28th - October 4th, 1991" for a program for special children to be held this coming Saturday, September 28th at Sonoma State University, Warren Auditorium (Ives Hall). Mayor Eck agreed. Adjournment Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. De y City Clerk Mayor r_L7iwA71p] LEADERSHIP ROHNERT PARK 20, 1_991 Mayot, Dave E(_,k. Roll nc.! 1. L Cit_y Colllwil 6750 Commerce 131 Roline� .-t Ca 94928 f:(-, : LEADERSHIP ROHNF;R]' PARK (1,RP) Dear Mayor Eck and C1.11-y coutticil: HELP -IS ON THE WAY! The formation of Leadersliip Rohnert Pai•k (LPP) has with signi-ficant- support flom bAll the lousiness community an]. the many citizens of Rohnert Pat•k. LRP is being sponsored by the Rohnet-t Park Chamber of Commerce. Viis leadei-ship prog•am is designed t o educate its participants on c,oyrirfitin_).Ly Assti.es, enhancing leadership qijali-Lies and and thereby directing thy. ftlt: -'Ure of the city. Orrr request is for I-I)e city to be j.-ecognIzeel as a "Foiind-1-ng -)rit- -tbiitinc $1 F 500.00 to t1lis program. r. 'Ain Sponsor" by c(� - r, -1 - -1 erjc1j)�3jjjg all infol-matJ 11. bc_-� in attendance at the - -on paeket and w:i.* coi)n(*_,i_] me(Aing when this rE'(_jU(-_9t is on tli.e agenda to answer any questions. Reqpe(,Lfu.11y, Dawna Gall')(111e.l.. Directot, Le,adet•ship Pol)net-1-1 E. r i c 1. : 't Park Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce • 6020 Commerce Blvd., Suite 121 • Rohnert Park, CA 94928 • (707) 584-1415 ROHNERT PARK • . COTATI LoLAMON Leaders for the Future Dealing with government is such a daunting task formally citizens, it's little surprise that so few are interested in running one. Whether straightening out a garbage ';ill or responding to a tax audit, involvement with a government agency ranks some- where down there with oral surgery and Celebrity Bowling re- runs as a favorite past time. Two school board elections ago, our district was barely obic to field enough candidates to fill the available seats. What kind of leaders can we expect if an election is held in which no one runs? Enter the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Last week the Chamber unveiled a plan to offer a program of leader- ship training designed to give motivated citizens access to all the tools and information they need to become knowledgeable lead - ers. The half -year program, entitled "Leadership lZohnert Park," is Modeled on similar programs in other cities which have produced informed, issue - oriented candidates for local office and active, effective conununity volunteers. Through a series of seminars and workshops, participants in "Leadership Rohncrt Park" will gain a working knowledge of the history, government, economy, services, criminal and legal systems, resources and development in our city and our region. The Chamber hopes to lead 20 local residents through the pro- gram next year and graduate them in June. The Chamber's proposal is an exciting and innovative contribution and it deserves community support. If the program is successful, it would no doubt provide a field of exceptionally qualified city council candidates for the 1992 election. it would also produce motivated, informed residents interested in serving on the city's many boards and commissions. The Chamber has budgeted $22,00 for "Leadership Rohnert Park" and is seeking $12,M) in contributions from the local community. It's a small investment for Rohnert Park to make in the quality of its future leaders. We urge local businesses and community groups to get behind the Chamber's effort to produce a new level of leadership. Big decisions are ahead for The Friendly City. We need informed, confident leaders to make thern. INTER - OFFICE MEMO TO: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION CC: CITY MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RECREATION SUPERVISORS RE: PRIORITIZING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FROM: COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE PREPARED BY: JAM S DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991 IN The following is a list of recreational facility priorities, as submitted by the Commission Ad Hoc Committee and the Recreation Department staff. Other recreational facilities, beside athletic fields, have been submitted by Staff as deemed necessary, in order to keep pace with the community's growing recreational needs. The committee of Dave O'Brien, Jim Plaisted, and Dennis Chase met with the various youth groups to obtain their input. From that input and the committee's review of staff's ,recommendation, a list of preliminary priorities is being submitted for the full Commission's review. The priority list is divided into short and long term goals. Costs for constructing the various facilities was not considered in developing the priority list. The list is based on the needs and anticipated program expansion with the Recreation Department and community programs. ONE TO FIVE YEARS 1. Improve area between B park lighted softball field and RPJH softball field. 2. Construct parking lot between RPJH School and the RPJH baseball field. (Entrance to parking lot off of Southwest Blvd.) 3. Renovate RPJH football field. 4. Review aquatic master plan. 5. Expand Sports Center weight training room. 6. Construct (4) additional racquetball courts at Sports Center. 7. Construct an indoor lap pool at Sports Center.* 8. Construct recreation center at M park. 9. Construct recreation center at G park. 10. Construct (4) softball field complex. (2) lightened. 11. Construct (4) soccer field complex. (1) lighted and (1) lighted adult regulation size. 12. Change stadium back to a baseball facility. 13. Light G park baseball field. FIVE TO TEN YEARS 14. Expand Senior Center. 15. Develop (10) tennis court complex with club house. (4) lighted courts. 16. Construct outdoor swimming pool in M park.* TEN TO FIFTEEN YEARS 17. Construct 50 meter indoor swim center.* * After a review of aquatic master plan the priorities may change.