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1990/04/10 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes April 10, 1990 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding. The open regular session was preceded by a closed session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. He advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Mayor Hollingsworth read a statement concerning the Nbbile Home Rent Control lawsuit. He reported that the City lost the* Nbbile Home Rent lawsuit and the Rent Control Initiative adopted in December of 1987 was declared not applicable to the existing mobile home parks because the "Green Book" Agreement was viewed as a legal and binding contract. The next phase of the trial is to determine what damages, if any, the City must pay to the park owners. That phase of the trial has not started. The City cannot appeal the decision until the damage phase of the trial is completed. In the meantime, the City is discussing settlement options with the park owners. To date an agreement has not been reached. The *CORRECTION from April 24, Council is considering all the options and will act in a 1990 meeting: manner that it deems to be in the best interest of the City. for clarification, change second sentence to say Judge Weinstein ruled against the City in the ROLL CALL first phase of the lawsuit and that the City had breached the "Green Book ". Approval of Minutes Present: (4) Council members Cochran, Eck, Hopkins, and Mayor Hollingsworth _ Absent (1) Council Nbmber Spiro (due to illness) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust, Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Msnager Netter, and Assistant to the City Nbnager Leivo. Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, the minutes of March 19, 26, & 27, 1990 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $829,695.10 were approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) April 10, 1990 .7c- T�WWUZI-Izl Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Council member had any non- agendaed items to add to the agenda. Councilman Hopkins said he would like to see the naming of the Performing Arts Center discussed later on tonight's agenda. The Mayor responded this could be handled at the scheduled time later tonight under the Performing Arts Center. iisc heduled Public es Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to rake a cotment ray do so at this t ir'a . Tim Quinn, 1149 Copeland Creek Drive, said he would like Council's consent to speak at the time of his wife's scheduled public appearance on tonight's agenda regarding the fence project at the end of Copeland Creek. Council concurred. David Pingrey, 6454 Jacaranda Street, said he was also here in support of the scheduled public appearance matter regarding the fence project at the end of Copeland Creek. David VanNuys, 6189 San Bruno Court, said he would like to express his support to two items on tonight's agenda regarding the urban boundary proposal and limiting the terms of City Council members. Barbara MacKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, said such time and effort had gone into the General Plan so far with still rcre to come. She agrees with limiting boundaries to the current City Limits. She expressed appreciation to the City Council for listening to residents and for alternatives offered on the surveys. Cecelia Belle, 461 High Street, Sebastopol, representative of Sonoma County Associates in Drug Education for Rohnert Park distributed copies to Council of her letter dated April 10, 1990 and shared the contents therein requesting a letter of support from the City of Rohnert Park and future opportunities to discuss the programs now being developed. She also distributed copies to Council of letter dated March 26, 1990 from Bob Lefkin, County Drug Program Administrator of County of Sonoma Drug Abuse Services regarding the deadline for submission of proposals on April 23, 1990 for available Federal Funds. (Copies of both letters attached to original set of these minutes). Council concurred for a letter of support to be mailed under the Mayor's signature. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) April 10, 1990 Dixie Conway, 5680 Daniel Drive, conpared Rohnert Park to other cities in Bay Area counties and recommended a citizen's advisory committee as the way to work toward solutions for the needs of the City. Most people find it a real inconvenience to com to all the various meetings required for the General Plan. An advisory committee would provide comamity representation. John Lund, 176 Adele Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the expansion of the City. He supported the idea of a citizen's advisory committee since the expansion of the City is a touter the citizens can decide for themselves. This issue should give way to the opinions expressed by the citizens and is the democratic and right thing to do. W. Lund also said he supported two terms for Council members as those who are on the Council longer sometimes develop a sense of arrogance and the friendships developed can cause complications. A Council member could serve two terms, stay out one, and run again if so desired. W. Lund asked the Council to seriously consider and adopt the two term Council proposal. Harvey Bell, 700 Lindsay Avenue, asked Council to clarify procedures to speak on agenda items. Mayor Hollingsworth explained that if an item is specifically marked "Public Hearing ", it is open to public input, but Council can agree to hear other input if tins allows. W. Bell requested to comwnt on two agenda items regarding 1) the Reduction of Sphere of Influence /Urban Boundary Proposal and 2) the Growth Management Plan. Council agreed to hear Mr. Bell's comments at this time. W. Bell referred to letter dated January 19, 1990 from City Engineer Brust regarding Wastewater Treatment Capacity attached to memo dated April 4, 1990 from City Manager Callinan regarding Proposed Building Permit Allocations-1990- 1992. Since this information is already a part of the EIR currently awaiting County input by April 23rd, allocation of building homes should have action taken only after the General Plan is completed. Regardless of what recent evaluations say about the sewer capacity, others may have a lot to say given the current condition of the sewage situation. Reference was made to the 974 units through 1992 on the proposed building permit allocations referenced above in the City Nbnager's memo. W. Bell said he is not against building homes but is for proper legal procedures. Lhtil such time as the General Plan conplies with requirements, such planning and allocations which inpact all the comamity should be considered as part of the General Plan. The desire is that Rohnert Park grow with proper planning first and with full citizen participation. With only a couple of months left to the completion of the General Plan, %,by not have the timetable follow the process of law rather than supercede it. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) April 10, 1990 David Nbchel, 4405 Hollingsworth Circle, said he had three requests for Council to consider. 1) When the City of Santa Rosa representatives give the presentation tonight regarding the Subregional Sewage Long Range Phase II Report, ask why this plan is being built with so mach extra capacity. Does this include plans to incorporate Windsor? What percentage of extra capacity will be paid by current residents for future needs? 2) Support the proposal to limit terms of the City Council. The current legislative procedure makes it extremely difficult for a challenger to go up against an incumbent with so many advantages at his disposal. It is to the point wiaere it is a matter of purchasing a seat on a legislative body such as the vay Congress people are elected. The only way to correct this is to limit terms and if this Council would volunteer to do this, it would be a step in democracy. 3) Allow a referendum vote on future annexations in Rohnert Park. People are demanding a greater say in governmental decisions affecting their well being, livelihood, and future. To allow the people to have a say is not binding to the governing body, but simply gives the people an opportunity to express their views in open forum and should be taken through the referendum process. George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, requested to speak at the scheduled time on tonight's agenda regarding limiting the terms of Council. Council agreed. Kevin Wohlert, 1230 Hagen-am Lane, said it seems Rohnert Park is a marvelous city made up of the by- product of the City Council. Limiting Council members to tm terms will create turn overs and interrupt the consistency as established in the past. He encouraged Council not to consider the two term limit, but rather to discourage it. To address the urban boundary issue, time is of the essence. If annexation jrnkes sense, it should be done. The reason citizens vote for the City Council is to entrust them with decisions for the benefit of the City. If Council members do not do a good job, citizens will not vote for them in the future. Too many involved makes it wre and more difficult to plan for the future. City Council should not be limited to two terms and there should be consistency regarding annexation. Mayor Hollingsworth queried if anyone had any questions regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar. Acknowledging the City Mumger /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) April 10, 1990 Resolution No. 90 -68 A RESOLUTIC N AMMING RESOLUTION NO. 88-75, WATER OPERATION RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES, BILLS AND PAYNII= Resolution No. 90 -69 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT BENICIA RECREATION AREA INPCRVEENTS PROJECT NO. 1987 -20 Resolution No. 90 -70 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (For a Brush Chipper for the Department of Public Works) Resolution No. 90 -71 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A TRAILER -M)MM COLCR TELEVISION SEWER PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM Resolution No. 90 -72 A RESOLUTICN OF THE CITY COLUCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MKING THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.6 APPLICABLE TO PETITICNS FOR WRIT OF MANDATE SEEKING TO REVIEW DECISIONS MADE BY THE CITY CC[LUCIL OR ANY CITY BOARD OR CCXK4ISSION Approval of $500 contribution to Sonoma County Tennis Association for Open Tennis Championships. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved. So.Co.Tennis Assoc. Mike Philipsheck, 5625 State Farm Drive, referred to copies provided to Council regarding Country Family Festival's financial and history statements as requested by Council at the March 13th meeting to review for consideration of financial assistance. Discussion followed clarifying sponsorships by others in the community, request for the City to help with the advertising portion of the proposed budget via the City's bed tax, and Council's direction that future requests for funds be submitted prior to annual budget reviews along with all other such promotional activities for Council's consideration. A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to contribute $1,000 to the June 24, 1990 Country Family Festival earmarked for advertising and promotion of stadium with the stipulation that a Profit and Loss Statement be provided to Council in July following this year's performance. This will enable Council to observe whether the losses of Country Family Festival are too excessive to continue its support of the activity, or if it should be included for Council consideration in next year's budget review. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) April 10, 1990 Copeland Creek Fence Project Lisa Quinn, 1149 Copeland Creek Drive, said she came to Council about a year and a half ago and is here again tonight regarding vandalism and the completion of the fence project at the end of Copeland Creek Drive adjoining the new Performing Arts Center. There has been continual contact with City Engineer Brust, City Manager Callinan and the Public Safety Department regarding various safety problems and vandalisms in this area generated by the development of the Sports Center and the Performing Arts Center. Tim Quinn, 1149 Copeland Creek Drive, described various vandalisms, thefts and safety problems in the above-mentioned area. He made the following requests: 1) either relocate the opening to the pathway behind their properties and /or raise the fence so rocks cannot be thrown over it so easily, 2) put wood slats in the chain link fence, 3) have guard stay past 2:00 a.m. on weekend nights, especially Friday nights, 4) install speed bumps as requested a year and a half ago, and 5) reimplement a program to enforce a curfew of 9:00 or 10:00 p.m. on the bike path. Concerns regarding this traffic flow area are even more magnified now with the upcoming events of the Performing Arts Center. Discussion followed in which it was clarified that wooden slats could be put in this fence since the restrictions for flood control are about 20 feet. Staff confirmed that speed bumps were previously discussed but no decision was made for installation since it has been found the speed bumps can cause other problems. Council confirmed the complications of the Copeland Creek area resulting from the development of the Sports Center and the Performing Arts Center. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to install speed bumps as requested, provide extra bike patrol for the Copeland Creek path, and concensus by Council for a continuous fence to be put in along Copeland Creek sufficient to alleviate the problem. Further discussion followed in which it was confirmed the other side of Copeland Creek may have the same problems so it may come to the point of shutting down the paths, and $100,000 was recently spent on upgrading the pathway. 5ubregional Sewage Report City Engineer Brust explained that copies had been provided to Council of Subregional Sewage Long Range Phase II Report from the City of Santa Rosa. He introduced Dan Carlson from the Utilities Department, City of Santa Rosa, and Dave Richardson, CH2-M Hill Consultant who shared contents of the report via slides. The update included an explanation of Santa Rosa's expansion of the plant on Llano Road, what changes have been made in treatment and what direction the subregional system is headed in its disposal options. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) April 10, 1990 Discussion followed in which Mr. Carlson and W. Richardson responded to Council questions. The 1987 basin plan placed some very severe restrictions on any plan that would discharge waters into the San Francisco Bay, however, Santa Rosa's ability to consistantly produce high quality tertiary water for the last year has provided a positive result and a softening is seen at least from the San Francisco Bay Area Reagional Water Quality Board staff. The percentage of the cost to be paid by current rate payers is a matter of City policy, however about 50% of the cost is for increased water quality standards for the current flow and the other 5006 for increased capacity. Bonding is anticipated for 1991 -92 after receiving the basic direction of the plan and EIR approval. Council's direction would be sought when the draft is available. Some of the issues raised regarding concerns to the bay are the same to any area as far as copper, lead and zinc which are toxic to frost fish species. The copper, lead and zinc have been traced to leaching from residential plumbing. The Sonoma County Water Agency is now looking at adjusting the PH of the aqueduct water to make it less aggressive and anitcipates cutting these metal loadings in half. Even if the flow can be cut down by conservation, the system still fails in dry years due to lack of availability of river discharge. Santa Rosa will be piloting retrofit programs, modifying existing toilets, etc. between now and 2010 so some reduction is anticipated based on what system is used. Comments against the project have been raised because of the possibility of condemning properties. Santa Rosa is not considering condemnation at this time in order that dairies would not be impacted. The three project options being considered are 1) Ocean Discharge, 2) West County Project, and 3) South County Project. Options 2 and 3 require some river discharge. Option 2, the West County Project, is favored at this time. From a technical standpoint, health standards recognize up to 5% discharge-of tertiary treated water to river drinking water sources.- Nhyor Hollingsworth expressed appreciation to Mr. Carlson and Mr. Richardson for the presentation. RECESS Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess at approximately 10:00 P.M. RE UIVENR Mayor Hollingsworth reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. with all Council members present except Council Ibmber Spiro. Redwood Dr.Widening bgyor Hollingsworth requested City Attorney's recommendation regarding the Redwood Drive widening Project No. 1986 -18 which was continued from the March 27th meeting because of Judge Sawyer's ruling. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) April 10, 1990 City Attorney Flitner said this matter was heard by Judge Sawyer on April 3rd and no ruling to date has been made. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved to continue this item to the April 24th meeting. Park and Ride Lot at Golf Course Drive and Roberts Lake Road City Manager Callinan said staff is still working on an agreement with the State approving reimbursement for the costs of improvements for a park and ride lot at Golf Course Drive and Roberts Lake Road and recommended this item be continued to the April 24th meeting. Council concurred. Qrdinance No. 522 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADDING CHAPTER 9.64 TO TITLE 9 OF THE ROHNERT PARK M- NICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS INCCEZRED BY THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK IN RESPONDING TO FALSE ALAPNE Growth Manageamt Plan/Bldg.Perwdt Allocations '90-92 Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Manager Netter referred to copies provided to Council of Ordinance No. 522 which amends the Municipal Code to provide for a false alarm fee to offset costs incurred by the City in responding to false alarms. He explained that changes wsre made in the ordinance as a result of the public hearing held on March 13 and outlined in the Council feting Nbmo dated April 4, 1990. Due to the number of changes, he recommended Council reintroduce Ordinance No. 522. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved to reintroduce Ordinance No. 522. City Manager Callinan referred to copies provided to Council of his memo dated April 4, 1990 regarding Proposed Building Permit Allocations 1990 -1992 and shared the contents therein. He said an effort was made to eiasis single family homes because no permits were taken out this year for single family homes except for a few large custom homes. Staff recommends approval of this building allocation plan with the condition that no new permits (additional allotments over previous allocations) be issued until the new General Plan is approved. Discussion followed regarding the appropriateness of this recommendation because of Judge Sawyer's ruling. City Attorney Flitner read the State Planning and Zoning Law section and said in view of the Court's findings, the State Law does allow building of new family structures, however, approval of allotments is not a building permit, so builders would still have to go through that process. The Building Permit allocations 1990 through 1992 as recoed by staff does fit within the guidelines to be categorically exeept. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) April 10, 1990 City Manager Callinan said some areas have filed final maps and tentative maps provide a way to plan unless there are overriding reasons not to become final. Amendments to the General Plan Final Draft were reviewed as proposed in memo dated April 4, 1990 from Assistant to the City Manager Leivo to be consistent with the recommendation of the additional building permits. Councilman Eck made reference to the pent up housing demands and expressed concerns in running the building allotments up to the sewage capacity and not having sufficient capacity for commercial and industrial users. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, to approve the Growth Management Plan as outlined by staff and to include the changes as proposed in Assistant to the City Manager Leivo's memo dated April 4th to the Draft General Plan. Said motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Cochran, Hopkins and Hollingsworth NOES: (1) Eck ABSENT: (1) Spiro Councilman Cochran said capacity for industrial and commercial zones needed to be maintained and asked if the formula referenced above provided adequate protection. City Engineer Brust said the increment is included to go along at the same rate of normal housing. IW7414614N .1 -0 General Plan City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been provided to Council of memo dated April 4, 1990 from Assistant to the City Manager Leivo regarding Amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan and Transmittal Report, also from Mr. Leivo, regarding the Final Draft General Plan. _ Discussion followed in which Councilman Eck referenced public comment regarding earthquake hazards/boiler plate and asked that the General Plan include information about the risks of a serious earthquake. City Manager Callinan referenced letter received today from Paul D. Stutrud regarding the Draft EIR - Noise Element. Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said after completing the Final Draft General Plan, he talked to the Plant Director of Safety Kleen who provided some additional clarification for the document. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to make the changes on the Housing Element with amendments as provided by staff, approve the Final Draft General Plan and to send to the Planning Commission for final review and Public Hearing, then back to Council for General Plan Public Hearing on May 8th, 1990. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) April 10, 1990 Limiting Council 9.' M= City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been provided to Council of a proposal from George Horwedel regarding limiting the terms of the Council. This item was continued from the March 27th Council meeting. George Horwedel, 7669 Comino Colegio, distributed copies to Council of revised proposal regarding limiting the terms of Council recommending a three term limit instead of his previous proposal of two terms. He said since Council Member Spiro was not present he would prefer to carry this item over to the newt Council maeting. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, to defer the proposal limiting the terms of Council to April 24th, 1990. Urban Boturdary Proposal City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been provided to Council of a proposal from the Concerned Citizens of Rohnert Park regarding reduction of the Sphere of Influence and an Urban Boundary proposal which was continued from the March 27th Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, to continue this matter until after the General Plan is approved to decide whether or not there should be an authority other than an advisory vote regarding the sphere of influence and urban boundaries. Performing Arts Center City Manager Callinan explained that copies had been provided to Council of news release dated April 9, 1990 regarding the Performing Arts Center Video Wins Award for Excellence at the Sadies and shared the contents therein. He said this was_a very prestigious Award for Excellence at the April 6th Sonoma County Ad Club Annual Awards Ceremony. It was produced by the City of Rohnert Park through Ron Schilling at Sonoma Video and was written and conceived by Performing Arts Center Director Michael Grice. W. Callinan said copies were also Provided to Council of Performing Arts Center project costs totaling $7,882.000 and source of funds and shared the contents therein. The Endowment Program is underway and request was made for Council to get involved. Fees and scheduling at the Center were reviewed. Councilman Hopkins brought up the discussion relating to Previous comnitrwnts in regard to naming the Performing Arts Center. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, to name the Center "Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center ". Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) April 10, 1990 Mayor Hollingsworth said he talked to Council Member Spiro earlier tonight and she also agreed it would be appropriate to name the Center as previously committed to include the name of Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels. City MRnager's Report: Con nunications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Mayor Hollingsworth referred to two items on tonight's Communications 1) Item #30 from the City of Sacramento to oppose AB -3222 that would require the installation of water meters, and 2) Item #31 from Bay Area Citizens Against Pornography (BACAP) to support Victims of Pornography Week from May 6 -12, 1990. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to oppose Assembly Bill 3222. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to support Victims of Pornography Week from May 6 -12, 1990 and to prepare a resolution as requested. Councilman Eck called attention to Item #37 from Superintendent of Public Works Rail regarding appreciation to the Boy Scouts on the foot trail project between SSU and Snyder Lane. He said large tufts of grass had developed on the pathway he uses where the wood chips ran out that creates a problem for joggers. Discussion followed confirming that the City should continue to work with the Scouts to find projects for them, and a letter should be sent under the Mayor's signature as requested previously by a lady that appeared before the Council asking for a letter of support. A motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to send a letter of support to the Boy Scouts under the Mayor's signature. City Manager Callinan said a payoff has been worked out for one of the leases regarding a Gold Ridge lease purchase loan. City Manager Callinan reminded Council that Rohnert Park will be the host city for the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association conference on May 10th. Councilman Eck confirmed that details are being worked out for the dinner and program at Rohnert Park City Council Minutes the Performing Arts Center. There facility, a program on "The City's possibly a performance concluding confirmed that spouses should be invi City Attorneys T.� t April 10, 1990 will be a tour of the Role in the Arts ", and the evening. It was . ted. Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to City Amager Netter referred to letter dated March 28, 1990 from County of Sonoma Department of Public Works regarding AB 939 Waste Characterization Component. He said the County is spear heading this requirement of AB 939 and is asking if the City wants to participate. Staff recommends joining with the County. A Consultant would be hired to complete the Waste Characterization Component which would be paid out of tipping fees. A notion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to send a letter accepting staff's recommendation regarding AB 939 Waste Characterization Component. Director of Administrative Services Netter referenced a letter from the Sonoma County Department of Public Works regarding the membership of the AB 939 Task Force. Mr. Netter commented that the County Administrator and Director of Public Works recommends that the existing Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Committee members be appointed along with other business and industry representatives. The County is requesting the cities' concurrence. Council concurred. rcepvrm:: City Attorney Flitner said a settlement is being explored regarding Atinkdale Bros. /Able Pool vs. City. A counter offer has been made by Nbnkdale Bros. which is higher than the City hoped, so it has been resubmitted with a request for review which protects the time element of the case. Matters from Council: City Attorney said Veale filed an appeal on April 6th regarding the billboard lawsuit so this case is not over yet. There is no contract that can allow for coverage of court costs but the City can ask the Court for an award of fees under the appeal. City Manager Cwallinan reviewed joint meetings as previously scheduled by Council 1) Joint Meeting with Planning Commission at Padre Town Station on 4/17 at 6:00 p.m., and 2) Joint Feting with Rohnert park Cultural Arts Commission at Padre Town Station on 4/23 at 6:00 p.m. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) April 10, 1990 Lhschaduled Public Appearances Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an appearance at this time. Sil Cincera, representative of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, presented two franchise checks to the City in the amounts of $47,800 for gas, $147,700 for electric, totaling $195,000. Charlie Artman, 25 Alexis, Sonoma Grove, expressed concern on the water conditions at Roberts Lake to which the Mayor responded Council would take this matter under advisement. Charlie Artman said there are some individuals and groups like Concerned Citizens who are well informed regarding environmental and other such topics previously discussed who would be happy to assist and provide significant input. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:48 p.m. to the Joint Nbeting with Planning Commission at Padre Town Station, 3 Padre Parkway, on April 17th at 6:00 p.m. Deprf-di�j CTerk f Ngyor q1101 ?0 SONOMA COUNTY ASSOCIATES IN DRUG EDUCATION ROHNERT PARK April 10, 1990 Dear Mayor Hollingsworth and Members of the Rohnert Park City Council; Sonoma County A.I.D.E. is a non-profit Rohnert Park agency that has been providing counseling and drug abuse education services since 1982. We provide a licensed counselor wbo works with the IMPACT Core team at Rancho Cotate High School and provides free assessment sessions to high-risk youth and their families referred through this program. We also provide free Diversion Groups that are specifically for students involved with drugs and/or alcohol. Referrals come from Juvenile Probation, local law enforcement, school staff, self and family members. We also, help support the high School Peer Counseling Program and,co-sponsor such events as the recent Teen Issues Night This year, however, we have become deeply involved with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. The District is sub-contracting with Sonoma County A.T.D.E. to work with them in developing a district-wide Drug Abuse Prevention, Education and Counseling Program. We are currently in the process of Phase One of this program- providing counselors at each school , working on school policies to help drug users and developing a needs assessment survey to provide direction for next year. Funds for this program will come through state CADPE, Tobacco and Drug Free Schools funds specifically earmarked for this purpose. To suppiement our work, we are applying for additional funds from the Sonoma County Office of Drug Abuse ( see attached). We have already met with and secured support and a method of coordinating services with Rohnert Park Youth Services, the Cotati Police Department and Juvenile Probation. We see this as the beginning of a long over-due comprehensive program to deal with drug abuse in our community. To be successful we will need to coordinate with city governments in their efforts and look foEWW to these opportunities. We are seeking a letter of support from the City of Rohnert Park and future opportunites to discuss the programs now being developed. Thank you for your time this evening. Sincerely , Cecelia Belle, M.F.C.C. Sonoma County A.I.D.E. c/O 2312 Dethards Drive, Suite 4, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95404 578-0426 rOSERT LEFKIN COUNTY DRUG PROORAM ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY OF SONOMA DRUG ABUSE SERVICES/T.A.S.C. OFFICIE Or DRUG ABUSE SERVICES DATE: March 26, 1990 837 FIFTH STRrET SANTA ROSA. CALIFORNIA 95404 PHONE (707) S27-2543 ,/ TO: Private Non-Profit Agencies Addressing Drug Abuse Needs in Sonoma County FROM: Bob Lefkin, County Drug Program Administrato1_11 ) z1"IN I I SUBJECT: Rjiq UEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE DRUG ABUSE EARLY INTERVENTION (SECOND _� ]CO_ ARY PREYgNIIQHJ_S JCEs IN THE COTATI-ROHNERT PARK_- AREA OF SONOMA COUNTY - ­ GEOFF WOOD ORLIG PROGRAMO ANALYST A total of $28,955 additional Federal. Funds are available to increase current secondary prevention services in the Cotati-Rohnert Park area of Sonoma County during FY 1990-91. Sonoma County Drug Abuse Services is therefore issuing this request for proposals from private, non-profit providers in the County. The deadline for submission of proposals is 5pm April !Q�3, 1990. Proposals received after that time will not (�i -ere- )t be con,'d A. GUIDELINES: 1. The above funds must be used to provide secondary prevention services, i.e. early intervention aimed at at-risk youth. These services may include client assessment and treatment planning, varieties of counseling (individual, group, family) and other affective or interpersonal strategies designed to reduce drug abuse and other destructive behaviors. Primary prevention services such as drug abuse education, peer counseling, parent training and the like may be included in the overall proposal, but emphasis on secondary prevention is required 2. The provider must offer these services in close coordination with the Cota-ti-Rohnert Park Unified School Districi Therefore a signed Memorandum of Understanding documenting the School District's commitment to integrate the provider's services into its at-risk student Assessment and Referral procedures must be submitted along with the proposal.. Similarly documented linkage with local law enforcement is also required. B. Agencies submitting proposals should adhere to the Service Statement Outline and Budget Forms attached (Exhibits A and B). REMINDERI These services are to be budgeted from 7/1/90 through 6/30/91.