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1990/06/26 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes June 26, 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. Call to Order Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at approximately 7:25 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 and real estate negotiations. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmembers Cochran, Eck, Hopkins, Spiro amd Mayor Hollingsworth Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust, Performing Arts Center Director Grice, Finance Director Harrow, Assistant to City Manager Leivo, and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, with Councilman Hopkins abstaining, the minutes of June 12 and June 19 were unanimously approved with corrections noted by Councilmember Spiro that in the June 12th minutes on page 4, sixth paragraph Councilman Eck's name is to be added, spelling of Mayor Hollingsworth's name to be corrected; on page 5, second paragraph, the word "authorize" to be changed to "require;" and on page 7 seventh paragraph, "Youth and Family Services" to be changed to "Community Outreach for Youth and Families." Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $659,553.39 were approved. CDA bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $55,070.28 were approved. Non - agendaed items Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilmember had any non- agendaed items to add to the agenda. Councilman Eck indicated he would like to discuss a letter in communications concerning underground tanks and would take it up under the communications section of the agenda. Unscheduled Public Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with State Law Appearances (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. 1 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, '! Miho Kite Miho Kite, 5716 Dexter Circle, member of the Rohnert Park Sister Cities Committee and Homestay America Exchange, distributed copies to Council of a newspaper announcement regarding the visit of 28 students from Hashimoto City, our sister city, to our city in August and requested the Council's cooperation with the organizations in encouraging citizens of Rohnert Park to participate in the exchange program. She said she has other informational materials for those interested in housing students and also advised that Mr. Otani, Hashimoto City Sister City Committee Chairman, will be accompanying the students along with several teachers. She requested the attendance of city officials at a barbecue to take place for the delegation on August 11th to which all host families will be invited. Councilmember Spiro informed she is in full support of the exchange program and encourages others to participate George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, stated that he is pleased about the prospect of the Price Club and Walmart coming to Rohnert Park, that they will bring increased sales tax revenues. He further stated that he believes it is a good idea to have committees formed to discuss green belt areas, etc. Mr. Horwedel also informed that he has further investigated the question of televising Council meetings and handed out a letter from the City of Fairfield containing some positive statements regarding same and proceeded to read the letter. He also advised that he had spoken to the Mayor of Petaluma who has a positive attitude towards the televising of Council meetings. Mr. Horwedel aiso advised that he had randomly picked out some residents whom he questioned about televising the meetings and received positive comments from most of them. Harvey Bell Harvey Bell, 700 Lindsay Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the City's water supply and his concerns with levels of chlorine as compared to Sonoma State University's well water and queried if it could possibly be lowered. He suggested that perhaps the city is being overly cautious by allowing a high level of chlorine in the water supply. Councilman Eck questioned if Mr. Bell wasn't really referring to chloride rather than chlorine and assured that the City's water is extremely good and safe, safer in fact than most bottled waters you find in the vending machines outside of the supermarkets. Mr. Bell referred to an item on the agenda tonight regarding trees and stated he is all for trees but is also for the best interests of the businesses concerned with their blocking visibility from the freeway and said that the businesses should have been involved in the decision making process. Mr. Bell then referenced the city's proposed Mitigation 2 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 -- Monitoring Report and stated that it could be useful in areas such as the planned planting of trees. Mr. Bell concluded his presentation with remarks about the City's updated General Plan and stated he wanted to acknowledge the city staff for their good job in development of the Plan. Lewis Kuehm Lewis Kuehm, 1406 Gregory Ct., said he was here tonight on behalf of the Founders Days Committee and their Chairman, Terrie Sedgwick. He advised that he wanted to emphasize the need for a $7500 contribution from the City towards this years Founders Days celebration and referred to a letter which had been provided to the Council from the Committee regarding their financial request. Mr. Kuehm advised that there will be a Miss Rohnert Park Pageant this year, that there is parade planned, and that A Park will be the site for many planned festivities. Mr. Kuehm advised that the County has been approached by the Committee with a request for $1500 for advertising. Discussion followed during which Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Manager Netter informed that all budget requests have been accumulated and will be discussed during the budget work sessions with the Council. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone had any questions regarding items on the consent calendar. Councilmember Spiro requested that Resolution No. 90 -127 be removed from the consent calendar. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resol. No. 90 -128 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1990, AND ANY ELECTION WHICH MAY BE HELD IN THE SAME TERRITORY THAT IS IN PART THE SAME Resol. No. 90 -129 Resol. No. 90 -130 Resol. No. 90 -131 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, COLEMAN CREEK BIKE PATH, PROJECT NO. 1988 -19 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, OVERLAYS 1990, PROJECT NO. 1990 -04 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF LADY BUG PARK RECREATION CENTER, PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD, PUBLIC SAFETY MAIN STATION, AND PUBLIC 3 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, °9C. SAFETY NORTHERN STATION Resol. No. 90 -132 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR CITY HALL, COMMUNITY CENTER, BURTON AVENUE RECREATION CENTER, SPORTS CENTER, CITY ANNEX, AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEAR PERIOD Resol. No. 90 -133 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR QUARTERLY PEST EXTERMINATION OF CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEAR PERIOD Resol. No. 90 -134 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (On Mitchell Drive at the Middlebrook Way intersection) Resol. No. 90 -135 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROBERTS LAKE ROAD TO THE COUNTY OF SONOMA Resol. No. 90 -136 A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Resol. No. 90 -137 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. (OADS) FOR PARK CLEANING SERVICE AT SUNRISE PARK, GOLIS PARK, HONEYBEE PARK, EAGLE PARK, AND DOROTEA PARK Resol. No. 90 -138 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR IDLE FUNDS Ordinance No. 525 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 383 AND TITLE 10 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Vehicles and Traffic) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolutions Nos. 90 -128 through 90 -138 and Ordinance No. 525 as outlined on the Consent Calendar were approved. Resol. No. 90 -127 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR "COMMUNITY COVENANT" RELATIVE TO THE RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY PROJECT Councilmember Spiro requested that the word "driving" be added to first paragraph of Resolution No. 90 -127 so as to emphasize prevention of drinking excessively and driving in said resolution. Upon motion by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 90 -127 was adopted. 4 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990'- Scheduled Public Appearance Jake MacKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, addressed the Council regarding the City's proposed Mitigation Monitoring Report and the monthly tracking system implemented by staff to set out progress on the various items in the report. Mr. MacKenzie also commented on steps that could be taken during the tracking system of the program, stating that he understands an annual report on same is to be prepared and presented to the City Council for their review. Mr. MacKenzie also suggested that since 1991 is not an election year that the Council might consider having several neighborhood meetings with a year end meeting to be held to summarize concerns brought to light in the neighborhood meetings. Mr. MacKenzie then thanked the Council for their time and efforts. Government Finance Mayor Hollingsworth referred to the Certificate of Officers Association Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Award Government Finance Officers Association for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1989, commented on the fact that the City has received the award eight (8) years in a row, and presented the award of Financial Reporting Achievement to City Finance Director Harrow, remarking that he and his staff are to be congratulated on receipt of the award. Finance Director Harrow accepted the award on behalf of the City staff. Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Manager Netter advised that every year the standards get tougher to qualify for the award and stated that the City has been presented with a plaque, which he presented for the Council's and audience's viewing. Planning and Zoning Planning Director Skanchy was recognized and advised the File No. 1415 - Council that the Planning Commission had held a public Public Safety hearing on June 14th concerning the proposed construction of station in "M" a Public Safety Fire Substation facility to be located at section 1316 Maurice Avenue which is on the east side of the street approximately 385 feet south of East Cotati Avenue and adjacent to the Holy Family Church. Mr. Skanchy referred to a drawing on display of the single family dwelling which is proposed to house the proposed Public Safety facility. Mr. Skanchy informed the Council that the location was a desirable one for emergency vehicle access. Discussion followed during which Councilman Cochran stated he doesn't feel the house, even with modifications, look enough like a Fire Department and queried if this is the only planned Public Safety facility in that part of town. Planning Director Skanchy replied that several cities have these types of facilities and that they have been quite successful and have been accepted by the public. Councilman Eck expressed his concerns regarding an adequate Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 setback from the surrounding residences to which Planning Director Skanchy commented that there is a more than adequate setback for the facility. Further discussion ensued in which Councilmember Spiro queried about the fire alarm system and its affects on surrounding residences and inquiries regarding tripping traffic lights in cases of disposition of emergency vehicles. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and the following voice vote, File No. 1415, Public Safety Fire Station facility to be located at 1316 maurice Avenue, was approved: AYES: (4) Councilmembers Eck, Hopkins, Spiro, and Mayor Hoiiingsworth NOES: (1) Councilman Cochran Sonoma County Water City Engineer Brust was recognized and referred to the report Agency Report on listed on the agenda and explained various sections of said Adequacy of Russian report. Mr. Brust specifically referred to Page 11 of the River Water Supply report regarding entitlements and stated that presently Rohnert Park has an entitlement of 1.0 mgd and is requesting and increased entitlement from the Sonoma County Water Agency of 15.0 mgd and advised that he had attended a meeting- on June 18th to discuss the referenced report. City Engineer Brust suggested that the City discontinue use of its well water for its basic water supply and use the wells only in emergency situations. A wide ranging discussion followed during which the City's water quality standards and testing were brought up. Mr. Brust informed that Rohnert Park meets all State Health Department standards for water quality and that 80 + tests are conducted on our water system and that we try to maintain a .3 chlorine residual in the system. Councilman Eck added that he feels Rohnert Park has outstanding water and believes that it is exceptionally clean. Animal Shelter ASS; stance �._ 12- n��i �La��L Cu uity Manager Leivo was recognized and referred Operation to a report provided to the Council containing recommendations for operation of the City's animal shelter. Mr. Leivo advised that city staff has had several soul searching meetings and discussions regarding the shelter and has arrived at the recommendation that the City's Department of Public Safety would be the most logical choice to run and maintain the animal shelter at an estimated yearly cost of $70,000. Mr. Leivo stated that the proposals received from the Friends of the Animals in the Redwood Empire (F.A.I.R.E.) and W.P.R. Shelley & Associates were quite impressive and showed great expertise in various areas, but that after careful consideration, the City run facility seems to be the appropriate solution at present. 2 Ronnert rarK city uouncii ili]nuLe� -UUlic Lu, i7�� Discussion followed in which Councilman Eck inquired if this is a temporary proposal and if later on we may go out to bid if it doesn't work out. Mr. Leivo replied it is not meant to be temporary but a long term solution, but we aways have the option to contract out the service. Mayor Hollingsworth advised that he has had a lengthy discussion with the Haggerty's concerning the operation of the shelter and that they indicated they are extremely comfortable with the prospect of the City operating the shelter. He also stated that Mr. Shelley of WPR Shelley & Associates contacted him to let him know that he has no problem with the City's operation of the Shelter and that he is willing to bow out. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, it was unanimously approved to reject all bids for operation of the animal shelter and to approve the city's operation of same. Eugene Kravis, DVM, with Areawide Mobile Pet Clinic, was recognized and informed that he had worked with F.A.I.R.E. prior to the City's contracting with the Humane Society and that he feels the best option is for the City to operate the Animal Shelter and that he is looking forward to extending his services to it. Financial Assistance Mayor Hollingsworth advised that at the joint meeting with to local organi- the Parks & Recreation Commission they had requested more zations time to study the proposed policies for contributions to various sports organizations and that it will be discussing same at its meeting of July 16th. He suggested that this matter be brought back before the Council at its July 24th meeting. Council concurred. Recess & Reconvene Mayor Hollingsworth called a recess in the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. School Crossing Guards City Engineer Brust referred to a report he had provided to Committee the Council containing recommendations made by the School Crossing Guard Committee which is compromised of Public Safety Department representatives, School District representatives, and himself, regarding placement of crossing guards at certain intersections in the city. The intersections approved by the committee are Southwest Blvd. and Camino Colegio, Snyder Lane and Copeland Creek Bike Path, Golf Course Drive and Snyder Lane. Mr. Brust advised that the total cost to the City is estimated at approximately $7,000. The Council concurred with the School Crossing Guard Committee's recommendations. Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Center Director Grice addressed the Council regarding Actors Equity Association, referring to a memo he 0 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990' had provided to them regarding same. He explained various details regarding pay scales, etc., and the numerous benefits of using professional actors and that the Bay Area Theatre contract under consideration tonight provides for utilitization of at least 50% professional actors. Mr. Grice further explained that if the City doesn't use at least 50% Bay Area Theatres actors as provided in the contract that the contract will be automatically cancelled. He also informed that the exposure to professional actors would greatly benefit our local amateur actors. Discussion followed. Resol. No. 90 -139 A RESOLUTION APPROVING BAY AREA THEATRES (B.A.T.) ACTORS EQUITY INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS AGREEMENT Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 90 -139 was approved. Endowment Campaign Performing Arts Center Director Grice gave a brief overview of progress made thus far on the theatre Endowment Campaign and the status of fund raising efforts to date. Routes to Schools Map City Engineer Brust was recongized and requested that the Council go back to an item on the agenda inadvertently skipped over regarding a routes to schools map. He referred to a map that had been provided to the Council containing suggested routes. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, the routes to schools map was approved as recommended by the School Crossing Guards Committee and City Engineer Brust. Commerce Blvd. Trees Planning Director Skanchy informed the Council of a tree planting plan for Commerce Boulevard while referring to a detailed drawing on display, a copy of which had been previously provided to the Council. Mr. Skanchy stated that business people along the section of Commerce Boulevard that would be affected by the tree planting were contacted for their input. He said staff had met with Mr. Boggs and Donald Bixby to attempt to work out a plan acceptable to both. Howard Boggs Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Blvd., gave a report on the events to date regarding the planted trees and the reactions of several business people in the affected area. Mr. Boggs advised that nine (9) more letters have been received regarding the trees and passed copies to the Council of same. Mr. Boggs informed that he has met with City Manager Callinan and Planning Director Skanchy to try to develop a viable tree planting plan. Mr. Boggs continued to state that people affected by government should have a say in it. He stated that the trees will have an impact on the finances of several 0 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 of the business along the strip of Commerce Blvd. in question. He suggested that a height limitation be placed on the types of trees to go into the area. Mr. Boggs also handed out a photo strip to the Council giving a panorama view of the area. Donald Bixby Donald Bixby, 5350 Commerce Blvd., stressed the importance of the businesses along Commerce Blvd. to have freeway identity. He said he feels as though some trees act as walls along a freeway and provide a tunnel effect. Mr. Bixby said he feels Rohnert Park is a great community. Ray Regnault Ray Regnault of Nevada Bob's, 5430 Commerce Blvd., informed that the reason they took their location was for freeway identification and stressed that he feels it's very important to have freeway visibility. Dan Friedman Dan Friedman, Spas Direct, 5430 Commerce Blvd., stated that their firm's marketing plans always include good visibility. Alice Thomas Alice Thomas, tenant of Mr. Donald Bixby at 5350 Commerce Blvd., informed that they chose their location because of the freeway visibility and the good advertising advantage because of it. Terri Olsen Terri Olsen, Quality Pet & Vet Supply, 5706 Commerce Blvd., said she pays a lot of rent to have the freeway exposure and that she feels the exposure is a real plus for their business. George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, recommended that the City plant palm trees in the subject area. Dave Mochel Dave Mochel, 4405 Hollingsworth Circle, said that he thinks Planning Director Skanchy's tree planting plan is a good one, that people should be able to see under the trees and that they won't cause a visual barrier. He stated that he believes trees make the area more attractive and not so barren looking as in other areas. A wide ranging discussion followed regarding the proposed tree planting. Councilman Eck referred to Mr. Boggs' plans and stated that he feels that strip should be landscaped with something other than just a lawn. Councilman Cochran said the business owners concerns should be considered and that the city should not have trees that would form a wall along Commerce Blvd. Councilmember Spiro said that, being a business owner, she realizes the importance of good site visibility, but that she feels some kind of compromise could be worked out. Mayor Hollingsworth referred to the visual impact of The Press Democart building with its lawn area and said that he 9 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 269 1990 also feels there must be some kind of compromise that can be reached so as to allow some trees. Councilman Hopkins stated that since the City's future lies with the successes of the businesses in town we should try to help them. Further discussion ensued unpon the conclusion of which the Council concurred that Councilman Eck would work wit!- �^r Howard Boggs to try to come up with an agreeable plan for a tree /landscaping plan for the business area along Commerce Blvd. General Plan Follow Up Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Manager Netter informed that as a follow up of the General Plan a letter has been sent to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) requesting the reduction of the sphere of influence as outlined in the General Plan. In addition, the Council thmilH be th"Id— about the y poSSlDllity of reviving the program to develop a third golf course to the west as suggested in the Open Space Element of the General Plan. Wine Tourist Center Council committee members Cochran and Spiro requested that this matter be continued until they have had a chance to meet and that hopefully this matter could be placed on the next City Council agenda. In the meantime the Council directed staff to look at alternate ways to finance such an undertaking. Santa Rosa Memorial Director Hospital Manager N Memorial ownership City, and Council. of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City etter referred to a letter received from Santa Rosa Hospital indicating their desire to revert their of property for a proposed hospital back to the that a copy of said letter had been provided to the City Attorney Flitner advised that he has reviewed the agreement entered into between the City and Memorial. Discussion followed during which it was suggested by Mayor Hollingsworth that the City look into the possibility of purchasing the building that exists on the adjacent property now owned by Memorial Hospital and used as an immediate care facility, stressing the need for some kind of medical care facility in town, and stated that he wants the City to provide the best possible medical care for the citizens of our community. Resol. No. 90 -140 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED (from Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital re. hospital site) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 90 -140 was adopted. 10 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 Sonoma County Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Transportation Manager Netter advised that Council had been provided with matters copies of minutes from the last meeting of the Sonoma County Transportation Committee which contain latest recommendations regarding the placement of a sales tax initiative on the November ballot. Discussion followed. Councilman Cochran, the City's representative to the Sonoma County Transportation Committee informed that the Committee had voted for a 1/2 cent tax option and that the Board of Supervisors want 112 cent because they do not feel that a one cent tax increase presented on the November ballot would pass. He informed that a meeting of the Transportation Committee will be held tomorrow. Councilman Eck indicated that he would attend said meeting. Transportation A wide ranging discussion ensued regarding the formation of Authority a Transportation Authority and the pro's and con's of same. Councilman Hopkins advised that the County and cities must cooperate and have a unified position. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Cochran was appointed as the City's designee to the Transportation Authority with Councilman Hopkins as alternate. Further discussion followed in which City Engineer Brust explained the concept of weighted votes and also confirmed that Santa Rosa has veto power in the formation of the Authority as the Authority must be approved by the majority of the cities with a majority of the population. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Underground Tanks Councilman Eck queried about a letter received from the County of Sonoma Public Health Department regarding underground tanks located at 100 Enterprise Drive. City Engineer Brust gave a brief background of events and communications with Codding Enterprises some time ago regarding the underground tank incident and stated that it is the responsibility of Codding Enterprises to conduct the site assessment as requested by the Health Department. Mr. Brust also stated that several entities he has been in touch with have not given us information in a timely manner so as to enable us to handle the matter appropriately. Director of Administrative Services Netter informed the Council that Codding Enterprises has been contacted in regards to this condition as they were the previous owners of said property. 11 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 City Manager's Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City report: Manager Netter informed that the 1990 -91 budget is currently 1990 -91 Budget being compiled and will be provided to the Council by July 10th and that budget work sessions can be set following that date. Discussion followed during which the Council agreed that the first work session on the proposed 1990 -91 budget will be held on Monday, July 16th, at 4:00 p.m. at which time a general overview of the budget will be held. AB 939 - Source Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City Reduction and Manager Netter advised that staff has been working on Recycling solutions to meet criteria required by AB 939 which must be met by 1991. He said that four (4) cities, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Heaidsburg, and Rohnert Park, are talking about forming a consortium and preparing a RFP for the recycling and source reduction elements. He advised that there are three (3) options: to group with cities in in w i f +4,0 County, or have Rohnert Park prepare its own. Discussion followed during which Councilman Cochran inquired about the possibility of having Empire Waste Management prepare a plan. Councilman Hopkins suggested that ABAG could be of assistance. Further discussion ensued whereby the Council agreed that a recommendation be brought before them after further investigation of preparation of an RFP has been concluded. City employees Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the City picnic Manager Netter informed that plans are underway to arrange for a city employees picnic for either August or September and that members of the Department of Public Safety and Department of Public Works are working on it. He added that the first city employees picnic held last year was quite successful. Naming Certain Rooms Director of Administrative Services /Assistant to the of Performing Arts City Manager Netter said that two (2) suggestions have Center been made for naming certain rooms of the Performing Arts Center. One is to name the black box theatre after Bette Condiotti since, as the Council is well aware, Mr. and Mrs. Art Condiotti contributed $100,000 to the theatre. The second suggestion is to name the green room after former Cultural Arts Commissioner Millie Hamill since she has invested such a vast majority of her time in the arts for Rohnert Park and was instrumental in the early planning stages of the Performing Arts Center. Discussion followed upon the conclusion of which the Council directed that the naming of the rooms at the Performing Arts Center should be placed on the next agenda. Matters from /for Mayor Hollingsworth stated that two joint meetings were X General Plan Costs Councilman Hopkins inquired if costs of preparing the updated General Plan have been calculated. Assistant to the City Manager Leivo replied in the affirmative and advised that this matter would be placed on the next City Council agenda. Unscheduled public Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished to appearances make an appearance at this time. Dave Mochel Dave Mochel, 4405 Hollingsworth Circle, queried about the budget process and if public hearings will be scheduled. Mayor Hollingsworth advised that the first budget meeting will be held on July 16th at 4:00 p.m. and that all budget work sessions are open to the public, and that a public hearing is always held before the budget is adopted. Adjournment There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. 0AAAA I A _0q Deputy City Clerk 13 774- 1� ­ Mayor Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -June 26, 1990 Council: recently held, one with SSU officials and the other with the Joint Meetings City's Parks and Recreation Commission. He said that among other topics, some of those covered were open space, an additional golf course, tennis complex, swim center update, and Council /Commission relations. Athletic Organi- Discussion followed during which the Council concurred that zations Requests financial contribution requests from athletic teams should for Financial first go to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their Contributions review and recommendation before coming to the Council. Serving of Councilmember Spiro stated that she wants to stress the Alcoholic Beverages importance of training alcohol servers and that she strongly feels City employees who serve alcohol should go through some kind of training. General Plan Costs Councilman Hopkins inquired if costs of preparing the updated General Plan have been calculated. Assistant to the City Manager Leivo replied in the affirmative and advised that this matter would be placed on the next City Council agenda. Unscheduled public Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished to appearances make an appearance at this time. Dave Mochel Dave Mochel, 4405 Hollingsworth Circle, queried about the budget process and if public hearings will be scheduled. Mayor Hollingsworth advised that the first budget meeting will be held on July 16th at 4:00 p.m. and that all budget work sessions are open to the public, and that a public hearing is always held before the budget is adopted. Adjournment There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. 0AAAA I A _0q Deputy City Clerk 13 774- 1� ­ Mayor