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1991/10/08 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes October 8, 1991 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately 6:37 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commnced this evening at 6:00 p.m. to discuss two litigation matters, one being the mobile home rent control litigation matter, and the other being a potential litigation. He said no action was taken and there was nothing to report at this time. ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Hollinqsworth, Hopkins, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, Planning Director Skanchy and Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Brust. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and abstained by Councilmember Hollingsworth, the minutes of September 24, 1991 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,744,149.44 were approved. CDA bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $535,049.21 were approved. Non - agendaed Mayor Eck queried if any Councilmember had any non - agendaed Matters items to add to the agenda. Councilman Reilly said he had one miscellaneous item to add requesting Parks and Recreation Department to contact soccer teams about leaving trash at City facilities after soccer games. Councilmember Spiro said she had three miscellaneous items to add; two regarding traffic signals and one regarding the use of flood channels for waste water. City Manager Netter said he had three brief miscellaneous items to add under City Manager's Report. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) October 8, 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. Tom Lukas Tom Lukas, 1376 Jasmine Circle, representative for Founders Day Committee presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to the Mayor and said because of the good management of efforts involved in the recent Founders Days event, it was a pleasure to return this unused portion to the City and that Council support of this event is greatly appreciated. Mayor Eck expressed appreciation for the return of unused funds and congratulated the Committee on a very successful 1991 Founders Day. Lewis Kuehm Lewis Kaehm, 1406 Gregory Court, Facilitator for Founders Day Committee, took pictures of the Mayor receiving the above - referenced check. He said the Committee would be dealing with dates for next year's event, as per comments at the previous Council meeting, at its meeting tomorrow evening and requested Council suggestions regarding this matter be presented to the Committee prior to the meeting. Mr. Kuehm said one suggestion has been to move the Founders Day event to the fourth weekend of September which would at least allow a couple of weekends between it and the Crane Melon Festival. Another suggestion has been for Founders Day to do something in addition to its usual participation on the 4th of July activities. He said the Committee is wondering if the Council would like to have a donkey baseball game and confirmed there is a group of approximately fifteen volunteers who are interested in participating in next year's Founders Day event. Discussion followed. George Horvedel George Horwedel , 7669 Camino Colegio, referenced the Leadership Rohnert park item under tonight's Scheduled Public Appearances and said he thought the $1,500 founding sponsorship amount was too high. He asked if consideration could be given to lowering the amount to $1,000 with the funds being used for $500 scholarships which would make it possible for those on the lower income scale to participate. 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 Meeting Memo. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) October 8, 1991 Resolution No.91 -203 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, COPELAND CREEK BIKE PATH, PROJECT NO. 1990 -16 Resolution No.91 -204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 15, 1991 AS "WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY" Resolution No.91 -205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ENDORSING A STATEWIDE PURCHASING PROGRAM Resolution No.91 -206 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONGRATULATING THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SONG COUNTY ON 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SONOMA COUNTY Resolution No.91 -207 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED TO DONALD L. DAVIS AND BEVERLY G. DAVIS (EXECUTION OF TERMS OF GIFT DEED ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 91 -185 Resolution No.91 -208 AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF EASEMENT TO P. G. & E. ALONG EAST SIDE OF ROHNERT PARK CONMJNITY CENTER SITE Ordinance No. 548 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 6.12 (for introduction) OF THE ROHNERT PARK M- VICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOG LICENSES Approval of Final Map, Arlen Drive Condominiums, a 17 unit condominium project on .89 acres owned by Marvin De Angelis and accepting a 10' public utilities easement offered for dedication along Arlen Drive. Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Hollingsworth, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was unanimously approved. Resolution No.91 -209 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF WATER MMMRS ON ALL NEW SERVICE CONNECTIONS City Manager Netter explained the resolution as outlined in the Council Nbeting Nbmo. Discussion followed during which City Engineer Brust responded to various Council questions confirming that the State law does not refer to billing requirements in connection with requiring the installation of water meters, and said the League of California Cities' interpretation of the matter is that billing is not required. Mr. Brost said having meters on some buildings and not on older surrounding buildings would present somewhat of a problem as far as billing procedures go. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) October 8, 1991 He said the meters would be read to monitor usage and confirmed the meters would basically be used as a tool for conservation purposes and possible rationing efforts when, and if, needed. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, reading of Resolution No. 91 -209 was waived and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSENT: (0) None Councilman. Hopkins said he voted no on this item because he did not think it was good practice to go along with those who mandate this onto local government. Ordinance No. 549 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING COMPENSATION OF MQvBERS OF THE ROMERT PARK CITY 00MCIL (By 5% In Accordance With State Law) City N4nager Netter explained the ordinance for introduction as outlined in the Council Nbeting Memo. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, Ordinance No. 549 was introduced by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilmsmbers Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Spiro NOES: (2) Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck ABSENT (0) None Scheduled Public Appearances: 1) Joyce Poueu for Joyce Poueu, representative for Rohnert Park Pirates Women's Rohnert Park Pirates Softball Team displayed a large trophy recently won by the Women's Softball Team team and shared contents of copies provided to Council of letter dated October 4, 1991 from Bob Young, District Commissioner of the Amateur Softball Association congratulating the referenced Women's Softball Team on winning the recent "D" National C'harpionship in Eugene, Oregon (copy attached to original set of these minutes). She said the team has participated in several nationals and this is the first time it has done so well and pointed out that this is the first Women's National Championship ever won in the county. She said the team feels very proud of the accomplishment and asked if Council could consider extending recognition to the team by the purchase of sports jackets on which the team members could display their emblems. She responded to Council inquiry that the number of jackets needed would be thirteen (13) at a cost of approximately $40 each. Nis. Poueu confirmed that the team did not receive a contribution from the City Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) October 8, 1991 through the Parks and Recreation Commission as they did not request such financial assistance to attend the nationals. She said the City had provided funding in the past for her younger girls' softball team but not for the Women's Team. Discussion followed during which Council concurred that before this request is considered, the cost of the jackets and a roster of the players, including each player's resident address, should be obtained. 2) Robin Watson for Robin Watson, representative for Sonoma County Association for "Red Ribbon Week" Youth Development explained the designation of October 19 -27, for a 1991 as "Red Ribbon Week" by the National Federation of Drug Free America Parents for Drug Free Youth, and wherein Californians for Drug -Free Youth, Inc. is coordinating the California Red Ribbon Campaign in cooperation with the National Red Ribbon Campaign to offer citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug -free and alcohol abuse -free lifestyles. She said they would be working with the Cotati- Rohnert Park School District, local business, law enforcement and the Cotati - Rohnert Park Clarion to raise awareness of our communities commitment and support of drug free lifestyles. Ms. Watson said the PTA and local law enforcement will be working to provide red ribbons to schools throughout the district and was here tonight to request Council's support and participation in this effort. -PROCLAMATION- DECLARING OCTOBER 19 -27, 1991 "RED RIBBON WEEK" FOR A DRUG FREE AM MICA Mayor Eck shared contents of proclamation prepared for presentation at this scheduled public appearance declaring October 19 -27, 1991 "Red Ribbon Week" for a drug free America and presented it to Ms. Watson on behalf of the City Council. Ms. Watson responded to Mayor's inquiry that red ribbons would be provided to City Hall for distribution. 3) Dawna Gallagher Dawna Gallagher, 7342 Rasmussen Way, Director of Leadership for Leadership Rohnert Park (LRP) referenced discussion at close of previous Rohnert Park (LRP) Council meeting wherein she requested a $1,500 contribution for the City to be recognized as a "Founding Sponsor" in the formation of Leadership Rohnert Park (LRP). She said copies were provided to Council of LRP Budget Proposal as requested (copy attached to original set of these minutes) and distributed to Council sample LRP brochures on which "Founding Sponsors would be printed. Ms. Gallagher reviewed efforts to date of the eleven member steering committee and said applications for the program are currently in process and the steering committee is seeking individuals with various and well- rounded backgrounds. She explained to ensure well - rounded participation from founding sponsors, a maximum contribution has been set of $1,500 from any one individual, rather than asking for $5,000 from larger entities such as the City. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) October 8, 1991 Ms. Gallagher responded to Council inquiry that, even though LRP's letter of request is on Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce letterhead, it is entirely a separate program from the Chamber and is simply sponsored by the Chamber. In response to Council inquiry referencing the Chamber of Commerce "Business Fee Survey" listed for review later on tonight's agenda signifying Dawna Gallagher as Chairwoman, Government Relations, Ms. Gallagher said her participation with the survey uias strictly as a volunteer citizen. Discussion followed during which Council questioned its role in this type of program, mentioned the possible inconsistency of efforts like the Business Fee Survey, and confirmed financial assistance to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $36,000 in this year's City budget. Council pointed out the current budget crisis and stressed the importance of making the LRP program affordable. Council comments were made in regard to providing scholarships, as suggested earlier tonight by George Horwedel, with conclusion that this would be a separate issue that would rewire further review after LRP is functioning as a viable program. Council comments further expressed that it felt this program should be spearheaded mainly by the Chamber. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins with friendly amendment that after Leadership Rohnert Park (LRP) has exhausted all resources to raise the needed funds through local businesses, that this motion is without prejudice for LRP to come back to Council with an additional request for assistance, and unanimously approved, the request for $1,500 from the City was denied. 4) Victoria Skiver Victoria Skiver, 8511 Liman Way, representative /parent of La for La Fiesta Fiesta Elementary School shared contents of copies provided to Elementary School Council of her letter dated October 1, 1991 requesting financial assistance for "Skills for School Success" program (copy attached to original set of these minutes). She intro- duced Mrs. Lucille Colby, Principal of the school, who responded to various Council questions and reviewed the benefits of the program in more complete detail. She said, due to State budget cuts, this is the first time the school has felt the necessity of going into the comninity to seek funding for curriculum assistance. Mrs. Colby confirmed to Council inquiry that the percentage of Cotati students attending La Fiesta is about 40% with Rohnert Park students being about 60 %. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, for the City of Rohnert Park to provide 60% of the cost of the "Skills for School Success" program if the City of Cotati would provide 40% of the cost. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) October 8, 1Y91 Discussion followed during which City Nbnager Netter pointed out that with all government entities being affected by the budget cuts of the State, once Council opens the window to assist one school program, there will undoubtedly be many more similar requests to consider. He said Council should think hard before approving City funds for educational programs. Mayor Eck confirmed that the City is also in a very serious deficit condition and that it would become very difficult if the schools come to the City for assistance due to the State budget cuts. He said the City tries to cooperate with the School District on capital joint efforts. Mayor Eck said the City is set up by conditions of the State Constitution and he was not sure how far the City can go in terms of assisting in day to day costs of school curriculums, even though he totally supports the concept of the program presented tonight. He said he would like to review the matter with those on the Education Program of which he is a member. Further comments included suggestions that the representatives for the school check local service clubs, such as the American Legion and the Police Athletic League, for possible assistance. Discussion followed during which questions were raised connected with the transportation issues such as the current news possibilities of a separated state, regional statement and involvement of Bay Vision 2020, this area being out populated by the federal part of the region and how could the over - populated areas issue be addressed. Mayor Eck'said this proposal should be distributed to other cities and the County Board of Supervisors for review. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:40 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Councilman Hollingsworth reluctantly withdrew his motion as he agreed with the Mayor's statement regarding the matter. Council concurred necessity to deny funding request of La Fiesta Elementary School. Mrs. Colby expressed appreciation for Council's time and said she understood its position. 5) Jake NbcKenzie Jake NbcKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, shared contents of copies re.Sonoma County provided to Council of Sonoma County Transportation Coalition Transportation proposal presented by the Sonoma County Transportation Coalition proposal Coalition and Bill Kortum to the 101 Corridor Action Committee on Nbnday, September 23rd, 1991, regarding alternatives to U. S. 101 expansion proposing that a two- county (Sonoma and Nbrin) transit district addressing all rrodes of transit be put to the voters in 1992. The proposed transit district would return to the voters in 1994 with a transit /land use plan and a funding proposal. Discussion followed during which questions were raised connected with the transportation issues such as the current news possibilities of a separated state, regional statement and involvement of Bay Vision 2020, this area being out populated by the federal part of the region and how could the over - populated areas issue be addressed. Mayor Eck'said this proposal should be distributed to other cities and the County Board of Supervisors for review. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:40 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) October 8, 1991 NW Pacific Railroad City Manager Netter said a public hearing had been duly Rt-Of -Way Purchase noticed and scheduled at this time for citizen input regarding the purchase of Northwestern Pacific Railroad right -of -way for light rail or other transit services. W. Netter reviewed details of this item as outlined in the Council Maeting Memo and referenced copies of General Information -Rail and Transit packet provided to Council regarding various options. He referred to the Cost Estimate Summaries attached at the back of the packet and reviewed the 1987 dollar figures confirming that inflation would add approximately 25% to the amounts. Mayor Eck explained that tonight's procedures were to make sure that the City is keeping the public informed of each step as it develops regarding this matter. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 7:52 p.m. Sarah NtNair letter City Manager Netter said one letter had been received to enter into the record during this public hearing from Sarah WNair, 5821 Lowell Court, Cotati, expressing support of the railroad right -of -way purchase encouraging cities and counties to do everything possible to expedite the implementation of the railway for passenger use. Linda Branscomb letter - Nt. Lees, 10 Alexis, read letter from Linda Branscomb, 21 Anne, writing as a commuter expressed support of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad right -of -way purchase for a mass transit system for commuters. Bill Kortum Bill Kortum, Petaluma /Penngrove area, said he remembered when the train was challenged that goes down by his house and that he would like to elaborate on tonight's presentation by Jake MacKenzie regarding alternatives to U. S. Highway 101 expansion that Mr. Kortum previously presented to the 101 Corridor Committee. W. Kortum said whenever transportation matters are reviewed, transit considerations automatically surface. Nbre transit is needed in these two counties and the item should not be left off the docket because of fewer taxes. The Sonoma County Transportation Coalition proposal is to put the transit matter before the voters and let the polls establish the interest. W. Kortum said general expression of the public is that it kind of likes regional government until the fine print is read, therefore, it seems the public has a right to do something like this. Some people want mass transit so it will probably be found that there is a public that wants to create it. It would be a good business plan to have the two year transit planning period and put the plan before the public in 1994. This would include doing a land use transit plan showing the public where new jobs would be created, as well as what it would cost to put that complete system in place. Then by 1994, it is possible the people would vote for the money needed for a transit system. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) October 8, 1991 Mr. Kortum questioned why some cities do not want to control the railroad right -of -ways and asked if it was because cities have to look at it mainly from a liability standpoint. It would seem to be an advantage for cities to control such right -of -ways. He said the proposal was purely an outline he hoped the 101 Corridor Action Committee would work on and come up with an issue that could give the taxpayers an advantage, which could result in more effective lobbying. Dorothy Azevedo Dorothy Azevedo, 736 Brett Avenue, said she had heard comments regarding transit impacts on L Section, that she lives in B Section and their house also backs up to the rail. She asked if the noise of a transit would be comparable to the current noise from trains on East Cotati Avenue, if there would be sound barriers, and where were the stations going to be placed. Nhyor Eck responded that Council does not necessarily have the answers to the various transit questions but the purpose of this public hearing was to reveal public concerns and receive public input regarding the matter. Jake MacKenzie Jake NhcKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, said if and when the rail is used for transit in the years to come, the actual crossings would obviously be of importance to him. However, with this opportunity for input regarding the question of whether or not to purchase of the railroad right -of -way, the answer is very emphatically "yes" so the opportunity will not be lost. An easy commzte might then be available in the future to the children of families in the community. There being no one further desiring to speak, Nhyor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 8:06 p.m. Discussion followed regarding the stats in the rail and transit information provided for Council's review with comments that it appears more people are interested in riding transit than originally thought and it would be good to get public interest regarding transits on an upward trend through the next few years. Conparison was made to Sacramento rail service with acknowledgment that light rail is very quiet compared to standard trains. Mayor Eck shared comments in terms of sitting on the 101 Corridor Action Committee and said whether or not the City actually wants to buy the railroad right -of -way, it would be important to have local control because the biggest issue and cause of concern is that there be no car stacking across roads. The Nhyor said this Council should go on record expressing this to Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the Board of Supervisors. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) October 8, 1991 A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to advise the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the Board of Supervisors of the importance to this Council of having local control of railroad right -of -way and that the City Council agrees that the rights to purchase the Northwestern Pacific Railroad right -of -way should be considered to leave all options open and protect local control. Santa Rosa Subregional Waste Water City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of items relating to City of Santa Rosa's Subregional Waste Water Long Term Plans - EIR including 1) letter dated September 26, 1991 from California Regional Water Quality Control Board - North Coast Region, 2) Santa Rosa Subregional Sewage Treatment System Advisory Committee meeting agenda dated October 16, 1991 with attachments, and 3) charts regarding Alternative Wastewater Reclamation /Disposal Operations. Details were outlined in the Council Meeting Memo with explanation that the California Regional Water Quality Board is requesting written testimony regarding this matter from interested persons or agencies to be submitted to the Regional Board by October 21st, 1991 in preparation of the November 13th, 1991 hearing. City of Santa Rosa representatives Dan Carlson, Utilities Capital Project Coordinator and Dave Richardson, Utilities Project Manager updated Council on the Santa Rosa Subregional Waste Water Long -Range Wastewater Project and reviewed details via slides. Mr. Carlson said this report was the same presentation given to the Santa Rosa City Council at its last Council meeting. He said recently there has been some discussion among the cities regarding the delayed EIR process and commented on reasons for the delays. He explained the availability of funding with the Bureau of Reclamation Act of 1956 and said the City of Santa Rosa felt this to be an important source of funding. Potentially there is approximately a total $31 million available funding with about $5 to $6 million in grants and the remaining estimated $25 million in interest free loans. In order to make sure the City of Santa Rosa was on line to secure this funding, it was necessary to file applications to begin the process Which, when compared to the EIR process, was a longer and more difficult process. Even so, the City of Santa Rosa felt it was still very important to keep the two processes going concurrently, even if it meant the process was de 1 ayed . The funding has never been guaranteed and the application still has to be taken to the Congressional Floor for review. Mr. Carlson said Santa Rosa is now close to certifying the EIR and reviewed the above - referenced dates for submission of written comments and scheduled hearing which is set for November 13th regarding this matter. He pointed out that the Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) October 8, 1991 funding reviewed tonight could allow Santa Rosa to reduce its next proposed sewer increase by $2 to $3, therefore, the City has done everything it can in an effort to secure that funding. Mr. Carlson said the City of Santa Rosa is not just seeking federal funding but also state and local funding as reviewed by Mr. Richardson via tonight's slide presentation. W. Carlson concluded his comments stating that he did not want the review of these funds to be misleading because the brunt of funding would still come from local sources. He said there were two vehicles established that can receive input regarding this matter being the Advisory Committee made up of the five regional umbers, and the other is the Policy Advisory Committee of which Rohnert Park's Mayor Eck is a umber. Discussion followed during which Mayor Eck expressed appreciation to Mr. Carlson and Mr. Richardson for the presentation and confirmed he would be able to attend the upcoming Policy Advisory Committee meting next Wednesday. City Council briefly discussed the alternatives for the long term disposal plans and commenting that it would indicate its preference following its review of the Draft EIR scheduled to be received October 15, 1991. Housing Discrimination Complaint/K.Burnham City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of various items relating to a Housing Discrimination Complaint from Kathleen Burnham including 1) letter dated September 26, 1991 from U. S. Departmnt of Housing and Urban Developmnt, 2) letter dated September 27, 1991 from Disability ty Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) response dated October 3, 1991 from City Attorney Flitner, 3) various current staff reports and related correspondence from Planning Director Skanchy and City Attorney Flitner regarding the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to this matter, 4) nultiple letters regarding this matter as listed on tonight's comn,inications list including petition signatures received today from Sonoma State University, and 5) nrevithe letters including City Attorney repo regarding zoning violation and relationship to the envirommntal illness situation. City Manager Netter reviewed the above- referenced items as outlined in the Council Meeting Memo regarding the individual with an envirommntal illness, Kathleen Burnham, who resided in her converted recreational vehicle last school year in an Emily Avenue driveway which was in violation of Rohnert Park's Zoning Ordinance and other Municipal Code Sections. She is currently residing in her converted RV located at 1154 Copeland Creek Drive which has resulted in various complaints also reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo as well as a list of several options the Council may want to consider regarding this matter. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) October 8, 1991 Discussion followed regarding the complexities of changing the zoning ordinance to sufficiently define special needs without creating further problems. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth that City Attorney should review the conditions required to add the above - reviewed special need to the zoning ordinance provisions that are on the books of Rohnert Park and proceed with this matter on that basis. Mayor Eck responded to inquiry from Kathleen Burnham that a public hearing had not been scheduled but would permit her to speak at this time. Kathleen Burnham, 1141 Copeland Creek Drive, reviewed the conditions of her environmental illness and living arrangement frustrations she has experienced because of the illness. She related various details of disapproval from the conrrunity and the awkwardness of receiving notices from the Public Safety Department regarding Code violations because of the use of her RV as living quarters. Mayor Eck responded to Ms. Burnham's comments and said everyone is highly sympathetic with her illness and that efforts should be made to work with each other and work out solutions that could get this matter resolved rather than the defensive approach that she has taken which has caused a negative environment for too long. He reviewed prior visits with Ms. Burnham confirming that he had said from the start that variance would not work, but consideration should be given to allowing the use by obtaining a use permit and working out details with both the City and surrounding neighbors. City Attorney Flitner reviewed his instructions to the Public Safety Department in regard to issuing citation notices with instructions not to issue misdemeanor notices, but to issue courtesy warning notices to document that Ms. Burnham was officially put on notice of the code violations. There was to be no threat of arrest. Discussion followed during which Ms. Burnham responded to various Council questions regarding the restrictions of her environmental illness and reasons she cannot live in certain areas. Council reviewed the options for consideration as listed in the Council Meeting Memo. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) October 8, 1991 Councilman Hollingsworth withdrew his motion in regard to proceeding on the basis of making a provision in the zoning ordinance for this type of special need. He recommended that the adversarial role be eliminated and that the Mayor, Dr. Benson of Sonoma State University and Ms. Burnham meet to discuss and work out necessary living arrangements for Ms. Burnham while she attends SSU. This would include consideration of a possible site on Sonoma State University Campus to acconundate Ms. Burnham. Council agreed. Further discussion pursued wherein Council concurred to stay the enforcement of the existing violations until such time as the Mayor reports back on the progress made with Nis. Burnham and Dr. Benson. Council also agreed that City Attorney Flitner should review the matter further and report back to Council regarding recommendations on possible amendments to the zoning ordinance and other Municipal Code Sections that could specifically deal with solutions for this situation. Nbbile Home Rent Rent Appeals matters: Mayor Eck said due to other pressing matters he was not prepared to make his nomination to the Mobile Home Rent Control Board and, therefore, this item would be deferred. Planning and Zoning: City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of File No. 1489 items regarding the action taken by the Rohnert Park Planning Commission on September 12th, 1991, File No. 1489, approving and certifying a Negative Declaration for the Burbank Housing Project located at 781 East Cotati Avenue including: 1) letter dated September 20, 1991 from the City of Cotati appealing the Planning Commission action as described; 2) Staff report dated October 4, 1991 from Planning Director Skanchy responding to questions raised in above- referenced letter from City of Cotati; 3) various documentation, correspondence, public notices, etc. prior to approval of Planning Commission Resolution No. 91 -13 adopting a Negative Declaration with mitigating measures and approving the Burbank Housing Project. Mr. Netter said representatives from the City of Cotati were present at tonight's Council meeting to express their concerns regarding this matter. City of Cotati Mayor Bill Miller, 150 East Cotati Avenue, said Cotati is not against low income housing which is verified by several such projects in Cotati. The concern regarding the proposed Burbank Housing Project is basically its location due to potential traffic congestion possibilities. M'. Miller reviewed proposed plans for a community separator on East Cotati Avenue which will further limit vehicle space and requested that consideration be given to another location for this project. He introduced City of Cotati staff members who were also present at tonight's meeting to confirm and express concerns regarding this matter as follows: City Attorney Jeffrey Walter, City Manager Bonnie Long and Planner Dennis Dorch. Each reviewed items of concern as Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) October 8, 1991 expressed in above - referenced letter from City of Cotati regarding the need for a traffic study, population densities to be generated by the project, and on -site parking with little or no overflow parking aspects onto East Cotati Avenue. Cotati City Manager Long said, in summxy, that efforts were made tonight by representatives of the City of Cotati to present concerns in regard to looking for ways to mitigate the impacts. She requested the City of Rohnert Park to work I ith the City of Cotati regarding efforts toward resolving these concerns. Discussion followed during which Council commented on the improvement over the use of this site for the Burbank Housing Project as compared to the previous use of the site. Questions were raised regarding potential costs and time of performing studies as requested above with confirmation that staff would need time to review the matter further in order to provide such answers. City Manager Netter confirmed that this housing project was on Council agendas several times with careful attention given to Providing information to the City of Cotati including early attempts to bring them into the effort. He said there was the duly noticed above - referenced public hearing of the Planning Commission, as well as the advertised public meetings held in the Burton Avenue Community Center for public input regarding this project. Mr. Netter said the Planning Commission approval of this project was totally conditional upon EIR approval and that one of the factors in working with Burbank Housing on this project was regarding the timelines on various funding applications. He pointed out that the terms regarding mitigating measures stated in the Negative Declaration were very clear in order to alleviate the concerns expressed tonight by the City of Cotati representatives. Planning Director Skanchy confirmed to Council inquiry that zoning requirements have not been modified for this project and that the property is zoned for this type of project. Cotati City Attorney responded to Council inquiry that the City of Cotati has always been an advocate of low income housing. He said the concerns expressed on this issue are not social ones but is regarding those factors with physical impacts that will need to be addressed. Councilmember Spiro said income requirements to qualify for the Burbank Housing units include up to $33,000 for a family Of four which is a moderate income and would be a good affordable housing provision for the example of a person with a wife and two children. Mayor Eck said the issue regarding the Burbank Housing Project is whether or not to do a Negative Declaration and that Council would listen to public comments at this time. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) October 8, 1991 Christina Karakozoff Christina Karakozoff, 326 East Cotati Avenue, said she understood this project could house approximately 225 people and asked, "who are the winners and who are the losers ? ". She said, though a project like this might satisfy living quarters for those on lower incomes, other needed opportunities have not been provided. The children are going to suffer who live in this kind of arrangement. These people should be scattered throughout the city which would provide better environments and give more opportunities as compared to bunching like cattle in one corner. The Attorney's comments addressed legal issues but it seems an injustice to put all the low income people together in one area. Theresa Bryan Theresa Bryan, 812 East Cotati Avenue, said she is in favor of the project. As a former tenant of other low income projects in the area, she said she has done a traffic study on her own regarding approximately how many cars are parked in such complexes. Using Mervin Gardens as an example, she said the average number of cars to each unit is not two -plus as the report states, but those who live in the apartments are lucky to have one vehicle per unit, half of which do not run on a daily basis. As far as addressing the issue of how many people will be living in the complex at one time, Ms. Bryan said full capacity can never be expected and found in her survey that the average occupancy rate was in the range of 64% to 71 %, giving the example in numbers at Marvin Gardens that full capacity as allowed by law is 156 people, whereas there is actually 106 residents currently living in the complex. Of the 106 residents, 16 are employed adults, 10 are full time students, and then there are the single parents who have been placed in situations due to divorce. The stats are complex regarding various situations and what qualifies someone as low income but the qualifying income figures are basically $15,700 for an individual; $25,100 for a two member family; $31,000 for a four member family; and $35,250 for a six member family. Ms. Bryan said the Burbank Housing Project requires State approved leases wherein the applicants more or less sign away their rights as far as privacy details go including stipulations for supervision of children, etc. She concluded her comments with statement that she would like to see the approval of this complex. The County received over 5,000 sign ups for another recent similar project which signifies that there is a great need for low, as well as moderate income housing. John Hudson John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, said Council has a responsibility to the people of Rohnert Park to see that the environmental quality is maintained. He said there seems to be a conflict of interest with the same people approving the $390,000 loan for this project also wearing hats representing the Redevelopment Agency. W. Hudson said he would like an explanation with indication that the City would be able to get the money back in the event that the project fails. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (16) October 8, 1991 City Vbnager Netter responded that the $390,000 is held by a Deed of Trust and if the project did not complete under the existing terms of agreement, or if the project is not approved, the Community Development Agency would receive the funds back from Burbank Housing Corp. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to deny the City of Cotati's appeal and support the Planning Commission's approval of Negative Declaration regarding Burbank Housing project located at 781 East Cotati Avenue. Discussion followed during which Councilman. Hollingsworth stated it would be better not to take a reactionary approach to this matter and, in fact, take the necessary few weeks of time in order to properly answer the concerns expressed by the City of Cotati. He said he appreciated Theresa Bryan's previous corrffents resulting from her own survey and it appears this would be a project with little or no impact according to her figures. Further concerns were expressed regarding costs of delay, the improvement of this project as compared to previous one at this location, and costs involved in both time and money for EIR's as compared to potential legal costs if Rohnert Park does not take the necessary time to perform studies as requested. Planning Director Skanchy said Cotati has only asked for a traffic study which can be obtained without going to a focused EIR. Cotati Mayor Miller said this project would involve forty to fifty children and suggested contemplating working together to provide a park in the vicinity, if Rohnert Park is going to approve the project. Mayor Eck confirmed that the deadlines have been met regarding the strict timelines for grant applications and said it would be better to take the time required to work out further details with the City of Cotati regarding this matter, rather than get into any kind of legal battle. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, that the Nkyors of both cities, along with another Councilmember from each city and the City Managers should meet to further review the Burbank Housing project concerns in hopes that this issue can be resolved. Councilman Reilly withdrew his above motion. Councilmember Spiro volunteered to meet with Mayor Eck, City Manager Netter, and City of Cotati representatives regarding this matter. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (17) October 8, 1991 Tobacco Control Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said copies were provided Education to Council of letter dated September 30, 1991 from the North Grant Appeal Bay Health Resources Center appealing the City's selection of the consultant to assist in the Tobacco Control Education Program funded through the State Tobacco Control Education Grant. Mr. Leivo shared contents of his staff report regarding this matter which were outlined in the Council Meeting Memo. Mr. Rick Kropp, Executive Director of North Bay Health Resources Center reviewed reasons for above- referenced appeal letter due to a number of questions regarding the selection of Consultant for the Tobacco Control Education Grant. He said he was withdrawing his request for appeal because he was unable to provide necessary information to establish the basis for the appeal. Discussion followed during which Assistant to the City Manager Leivo responded to various Council questions regarding the designated review committee and selection process involved for this matter. Petaluma Aqueduct City Manager Netter referenced details outlined in Council connection in Meeting Memo and said copies were provided to Council of Penngrove area letter dated September 27, 1991 from J. E. McNamara & Associates requesting City approval of providing access to the Sonoma County Water Agency's 33" Coyote Water Transmission Line to provide water services to an 18 lot subdivision in the Penngrove area. Because the subdivision is within a two mile distance of Rohnert Park City limits, the Agency policy is to request this approval. W. Netter referenced map on display for Council's review of the location of this 18 lot subdivision. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth to oppose this request for connection to Petaluma Aqueduct which is consistent with similar requests throughout past years. Said motion died for lack of a second. James E. McNamara, Civil Engineer shared contents of his above- reference letter and explained reasons that this upgrade is not growth - indicating, but merely increases fire protection to the comTunity by 300 %. Discussion followed during which City Manager Netter commented on City's policy to turn down such requests as outlined in the Council Meeting Nbm . City Engineer Brust confirmed that the City's policy generally has been not to approve anything that would promote lot splits that would urbanize development outside City limits of each City, but questioned the necessity of holding to such policy in cases where the units are going to be developed regardless of City opinions. W. Brust said two- thirds of the referenced area would be served by public sewer and the top three lots would be on septic systems. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (18) October 8, 1991 Councilman Hopkins said it just makes comnon sense to agree with this request, especially if the project is going to proceed with or without the City's approval. He said since it is in the County's General Plan and we want them to honor our General Plan, the City should in turn honor the County's General Plan. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to approve this request for connection to Petaluma Aqueduct subject to finding out if the referenced project will be developed regardless of this action, and was denied by the following vote: AYES: (2) Councilmember Hopkins and Spiro NOES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Reilly and Mayor Eck ABSENT: (0) None U. S.- Highway 101/ City Manager Netter referenced map on display regarding U. S. R.P.Expressway Highway 101 / Rohnert Park Expressway Interchange interim Interchange Interim improvements and explained the need for approval as outlined Inprovements in the Council Meeting Memo. He said the interim proposal has been submitted by Caltrans and would provide a good alternative to alleviate potential traffic problems on the Rohnert Park Expressway which may occur as a result of the opening of the Price Club. He also indicated that Caltrans had just recently submitted a revised sketch showing an alternative with north and southbound loops. City Manager recommends City Council to approve the interim project as submitted by Caltrans and that funding be authorized from the commitment ($300,000 to Codding Enterprises) that was set aside for the ultimate design. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, the interim project proposal regarding U. S. Highway 101 / Rohnert Park Expressway Interchange was unanimously approved as recommended by staff. Due to the lateness of the hour, City Manager Netter confirmed to Mayor Eck's inquiry that the remainder of items on tonight's agenda were for informational purposes as explained in the Council Meeting Memo, or could be deferred to the next Council meeting, except for the need to briefly review the three miscellaneous items mentioned earlier. ConT=ications CoMunications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (19) October 8, 1991 City Manager's Report: 1) "D" Section roofing - City Manager Netter said the City Attorney is looking into the development of some kind of criteria for roofing stipulations for "D" Section as a result of Council inquiry at previous meeting regarding roofing in certain areas of "D" Section. He said a report should be available by next Council meeting. 2) Regional Government - City Manager Netter referenced copies of documentation provided to Council from Bay Vision 2020 Local Elected Convenors regarding subregional forum held last night, October 7th, on Regional Growth Management attended by Councilmembers Hollingsworth and Hopkins. Councilman Hopkins reported there were four elected offi- cials from Sonoma County and three from Santa Rosa with plans to take action next week on recommendations regarding this matter. 3) Community Separators - City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of letter dated September 30, 1991 from City of Healdsburg Councilmember Ben T. Collins regarding Community Separators. Mr. Netter said this was probably a spin off from recent LAFCO meeting and expressed concern regarding implementation of Mr. Collin's recommendation regarding this matter with the need to define the green belt component and community separators with more clarity. He said Council needs to review Mr. Collin's recommendation regarding this matter and respond accordingly. City Attorney's Report:City Attorney Flitner responded to Mayor's inquiry that the items listed on tonight's agenda under his report could be reviewed later. Matters from Council: Councilmembers Spiro and Reilly both responded to Mayor's inquiry that the miscellaneous items they mentioned at the beginning of this meeting could also be reviewed at another time. Unscheduled Public Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an Appearances appearance at this time. Adjournment Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:15 p.m. '112(_t /d"/ De Cit Clerk Mayor AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION RECEIVED Bob Young District Commissioner 415 Steele Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 524 -5116 October 4, 1991 t � F Counties: 0 CT 7 1991 Marin Sonoma CITY, OF ROHNERT PARK Lake & Mendocino City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 CITY COUNCIL and CITY MANAGER: FJ t,11CIi npn j- �y� As the Amateur Softball District Commissioner, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to applaud the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Pirates Women's Softball Team for winning the "D" National Championship in Eugene, Oregon. There were 48 teams entered in this national tournament and the Rohnert Park Pirates won the championship undefeated - winning 7 straight games. I know you would be proud to hear that all the young ladies for Rohnert Park exhibited good sportsmanship, were courteous, and displayed an excellent attitude from their arrival until their departure. I am proud to be the ASA Commissioner representing the champions and I know you share the same feeling. This is the first Women's National Championship won in the county. Congratulations to you and the Rohnert Park Pirates. BOB YOUNG ASA District Commissioner c. James Pekkain, Park & Recreation Director �I 09, LEADERSHIP ROHNERT PARK [.R.P. DODOET JD<lyO5.�[ I TNI7[AL DE/�EP?TON a. Food & plucu |` Iuvit�tiou�- po�tu�e.0riuL\u� c Marketio-/Advu|'ti io& d Nombers:hiy Docy (0ACI.) II. MARKETING o. Droc\mra 2'5O() h . Prumotiouul licatiou�s'inriLwLinus] c. Advertizio� d. ?-s�birts ZIZ.OETDEAT a. Lodgiu'- & Food b Iracllit- aLocs (7 Tuclm\iu� [ollnw - oD) c Royao d BiuJor� e PrioLiuc'; f Mame + �isc IY. PD0CDAMS CA S0uco Donial b 1,1111 clics c MCI iliu� o �utruuc� ''c Ose �cuy V GkADDA7Z0N a. Diuuec DiL`\nmas d Yearbooh u Duum ReoLul f. miyc ESTIMA1[I"D 'C0.[A[ TUITION REVENUES OUTSTANDING BALANCE /0 -;z - ftil l 000 500 10 0 _ 1,000 I,00U _ 1,500 6 ME 2,500 1,800 ---l�75�-- �-----�'�(/--- -----��00--- 500 ------ 1,500 100 czon 2,080 800 -------5(00 [--' 22,000 Rohnmt Park Chamber odCommerce ^ 602V Commerce Bhd, Suite 121 ^ Rohnart Park, CA84328 ^ (7O7)584'1415 . 81 COTATI - ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT /" � N October 1, 1991 OCT 2 1991 City Council Members CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6760 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 RE: Skills for School Success Grant La Fiesta Elementary School, Rohnert Park Dear Gentlemen /Ladies: CITY pF R01MERT P_ARX o tc 3 Success in school is dependent upon many factors. While intelligence, desire and motivation are essential, these elements are not equally distributed amongst all students. Good learning skills are perhaps the most important element for success in school. The objective of this grant is to be able to provide a method for third through sixth grade students to develop the study skills necessary for initial and continued success in school. Emphasizing a variety of skills, including organization of time, materials and assignments, the "Skills for School Success" program enables all students to improve their performance and enhance their motivation for learning. Students with special needs will also benefit from this program. The acquired skills will allow them increased opportunities for achievement and greater independence in the mainstream classroom. "Skills for School Success" will provide teachers with inservice and follow -up support, including classroom observation and problem solving groups, to help implement the program. This program will also keep parents informed of progress on a regular basis so that they will be able to monitor and support their children as they acquire new skills. Due to the extreme budget crisis in the California Public School System we are forced to reach out to our community for support. The total cost of this program is $1,500.00, which we feel, when weighed against the opportunity for enhancement of our students' learning skills, is minimal. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the principal, Mrs. Colby, at La Fiesta Elementary School or me at 792 -1241. � E W� Sincerely, n � Victoria Skiver Parent vs LA FIESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8511 Liman Way ■ Rohnert Park, CA 94928 ■ Phone (707) 792 -4840