1993/05/25 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
May 25, 1993
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular
session commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hollingsworth presiding.
CALL TO ORDER -Mayor Hollingsworth called the regular session to order at
approximately 5:35 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that a closed session commenced this
evening at 5:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters and personnel
matters. He said no action was taken and there was nothing to report
at this time.
ROLL CALL Present: (3) Councilmembers Gallagher, Reilly and Mayor Hollingsworth
Absent: (2) Councilmember Eck (personal family medical needs)
and Councilmember Spiro (out of town on business)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter,
City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, Director
of Public Works /City Engineer Brust, Planning Director Skanchy and
Finance Director Harrow.
Approval Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth,
of the minutes of May 25, 1993 were approved as submitted, with Council-
Minutes woman Gallagher abstaining due to lack of opportunity for a thorough
review of same.
Approval City Manager Netter provided information for Council questions
of pertaining to the bills which were presented at the previous Council
Bill: meeting. He reviewed certain details pertaining to tonight's list of
bills for approval, specifically referencing two bills listed on the
cover sheet for (1) Environmental Resource Council in the amount of
$3,300.00 and ( 2 ) Attorney Edward L. Kurth for the Polybutylene pipe
claim in the amount of $1,796.39 and responded to various Council
questions regarding same.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, with the exception of pulling off Environmental Resource
Council- Lhderground Fuel Tanks in the amount of $3,300.00 to enable
full Council review of same as a result of Councilwoman Gallagher
questioning Council authorization and approval of the Director of
Public Works /City Engineer representing the City on Environmental
Resource Council (i.e. no motion), the bills presented per attached
list in the amended amount of $413,082.39 were unanimously approved.
Mayor Hollingsworth requested Council questions pertaining to bills be
presented to staff prior to Council meetings to provide adequate staff
time for looking up pertinent information and enable responses during
Council meetings, if still desired and /or deemed necessary.
Non - agendaed Mayor Hollingsworth queried if any Councilm niDer had any non - agendaed
matters items to add to the agenda. There were none.
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Unscheduled Mayor Hollingsworth stated that in compliance with State Law (The
Public Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to mrake a comment may do
Appearances 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,
Judy Sotak, 1458 Warrington Road, Santa Rosa, expressed appreciation to Council for
its previous approval several months ago of a $5,000 loan to the newly
formed Rohnert Park Theatre Guild to work toward a fund raiser for the
Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center which resulted in the
Fabulous Follies '93. Ms, Sotak pointed out that, in the flurry of
activity, no one from the Guild ever picked up the check for the
referenced loan from the City and she was happy to report that
everything worked out fine without the loan. She shared comments
related to the success of the Follies and reviewed details of the
proceeds and distribution of funds pertaining to same. Ms. Sotak
expressed further appreciation for a lovely city like Rohnert Park
with the provision of such a facility that has brought a lot of people
together from the surrounding area. She thanked Council for its
confidence and generosity and said the Follies would be performed
again next year.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
Mayor Hollingsworth 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.
Resolutions:
No.93 -44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING
THE CTAIM OF MICHAEL DALE THODIiE AND STEVEN JOHN THOE1WE (Re. alleged
damages /loss of property)
No, 93 -45
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, At TORT -7.LNG ND APPROVING THE Ip3STAIaLATiOiv
OF STOP SIGNS (on Santa Dorotea Circle at Donna Court)
No,93 -46
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL NiINTENANCE
SERVICE FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
No.93 -47
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A MJBILE SELF- CONTAINED
AIR RECHARGING UNIT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE SERVICES
No,93 -48
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
PROGRAM FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED CITY TRANSPORTATION PROTECTS
Upon motion by Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember
Reilly, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was
unanimously approved.
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RECESS Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess of the City Council meeting at
approximately 5:50 p.m. in order to convene the Commmity Development
Agency of the City of Rohnert Park meeting scheduled during tonight's
regular City Council meeting.
RECONVENE Mayor Hollingsworth reconvened the City Council meeting at
approximately 6:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except
Councilmembers Eck and Spiro.
Scheduled Public Appearances:
1) Andrew Muldowney, 143 Verde Circle, shared contents of his letter dated May 1,
1993 requesting financial support to be a member of the East -West
Ambassadors Baseball Team. He said his family was also planning a
fundraiser barbecue in the summer to help toward this effort. Copies
were provided to Council of the referenced letter along with
staff report, as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo, signifying
Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation for Council approval of
$200 financial support to assist Andrew Muldowney in his fund
raising efforts.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth,
financial support in the amount of $200 to Andrew Muldowney as
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission was unanimously
approved.
2) Larry Davis, 321 South Main Street, #524, Sebastopol, shared contents of letter
dated May 10, 1993 referenced at the previous Council meeting from
himself and Jim Armstrong representing Irate Ratepayers of Sonoma
County regarding "community composting costs ". He distributed exten-
sive informational packets to Council regarding Rohnert Park Data from
EMCON Waste Generation Study and Background Papers on Community
Compost Costs prepared by Armstrong, Davis & Associates, ComnMity
Policy Analysts, May 1993. W. Davis shared brief comments regarding
contents therein and requested Council direction to refer this matter
to the Council Garbage Committee to begin detailed discussions
regarding same. Council concurred. Mayor Hollingsworth confirmed
that Councilmembers Eck and Gallagher were on the Garbage Committee.
Council Committee Reports:
1) Mobile Home Park Purchase Program (Eck, Reilly) - City Manager Netter referenced
comments as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo regarding this item
and said copies were provided to Council of Outline of Proposed
Rohnert Park Tax - Exempt INbbile Home Park Financing from Sutro & Co.
With the absence of Councilman Eck from tonight's Council meeting and
Councilman Reilly had been unable to attend the Council Committee
meeting regarding same, review of this item was deferred to the next
City Council meeting of June 8th, 1993.
2) Garbage Committee (Eck, Gallagher) - Council Committee Member Gallagher shared
commnts from recent Garbage Committee meeting with staff to discuss
garbage related matters. She said Council Committee Member Eck
expressed the desire to see soil composting by the end of the sumrer.
Ms. Gallagher referenced the particular franchise agreement with
Empire Waste Management that does not expire until June of 1995 and
said she thought Council should start looking at that contract. She
said it was her recommendation, without a lot of agreement, that this
contract be opened up to the fair bidding process with a public
hearing regarding same. City Manager Netter referenced his comments
and outline of options reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo and
responded to questions from Council.
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In addition, City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to City
Attorney of the referenced franchise agreement with Empire Waste
Management and the City's Minicipal Code Section dealing with garbage
and refuge collection for his review and response regarding
possibilities of whether the City could unilaterally contract with
another vendor for yard waste collection taking into consideration the
existing franchise agreement and definitions of rubbish as outlined in
the franchise agreement and the Rohnert Park Mziicipal Code. Mr.
Netter shared comments as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo
pertaining to factors of franchising operations versus non - franchising
operations and the consideration of various options. He confirmed
further review of the options by the Garbage Committee following
receipt of above- referenced response from City Attorney Flitner.
Garbage matters:
1) Waste Management /San Diego County (Gallagher) - Council agreed to defer this item
to the next Council meeting of June 8, 1993 when the full Council
should be present for review and comments of same.
2) Barry Adams and Curtis Michelini, Sr., representatives of Industrial Carting,
referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated May 18, 1993
from Industrial Carting and shared contents therein regarding Empire
Waste Management request for extension and that the City consider
opening up the franchise agreement to competitive bidding. Discussion
followed including Council comments related to above- referenced Waste
NLanagement, Inc. /San Diego report during which City Attorney Flitner
cautioned Council about making allegations related to this matter as
Waste Management, Inc. has proceeded with a lawsuit against San Diego
regarding same. In response to inquiry from Bob Matteri, Assistant
General Manager of Empire Waste Management requesting clarification of
Council direction regarding review of the referenced document since
W. Matteri said he would like to respond to same, Mayor Hollingsworth
confirmed previous direction to defer the item to the next Council
meeting of June 8th, 1993 for consideration by the full Council
to see if further discussion of the doc=ent is desired.
Sonoma County Convention & Visitors Bureau ( SCCVB) presentation. -
Kirk Lok, President of SCCVB referenced copies provided to Council of
SCCVB Mission Statement with attachments related to detailed breakdown
of marketing targets, as well as previous letter dated May 18, 1993
from Joe Travale, Executive Director of SCCVB. He shared contents
therein regarding parity formula and downsizing of funding request for
fiscal year 1993 -94 whereby Rohnert Park's fair share portion of
the 1993 -94 Bureau parity funding would be decreased from $53,929
to $34,530 representing a reduction of $19,399 for Rohnert Park.
City Manager Netter shared comments regarding this matter as reviewed
in the Council Meeting Memo confirming that staff agrees that the
parity formula is more realistic and is the best formula to date,
especially with the down -sized budget. However, during continued
budget reviews, Council should consider this program only if other
cities and the County agree to provide proportionate shares based on
the parity formula. Discussion followed.
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Sonoma County Wineries Association matters:
1) Sublease with SCCVB for unfinished portion of Wine Center - City Manager Netter
referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated May 17, 1993
from Sonoma County Wineries Association requesting permission from the
City to sublease 800 square feet of the unfinished portion of the Wine
Center to SCCVB. He shared contents as reviewed in the Council
Nbeting Memo. City Manager Netter and Linda R. Johnson, Executive
Director of Sonoma County Wineries Association responded to various
Council questions regarding same. City Attorney Flitner also
responded to Council questions confirming that the general rule for
leases is that a sub - tenant is subject to conditions of a master
tenant and, therefore, did not think the City would have the option of
allowing the referenced sub- tenant to stay, if the master lease
dissolved, since the sub - tenants would fall with the master tenant.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth,
sublease with SCCVB for the above - referenced unfinished portion of the
Wine Center as requested by Sonoma County Wineries Association was
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmember Reilly and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: (1) Councilmember Gallagher
ABSENT: (2) Councilmembers Eck and Spiro
Councilwoman Gallagher explained that she is not opposed to the Wine
Center itself but, for the record, mast vote against related issues
because (1) the Wine Center is located on open space, and (2) because
she feels public funds have been used for private industry in ways
excessive to opportunities provided to other businesses in the
comTunity which she thinks is unfair. Ms. Gallagher said, with the
master lease approved and signed, she still does not understand the
City's reasons for sub - leasing.
2) Sublease with Sonoma County Wineries Foundation for kitchen facilities within the
Wine Center - City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council
of second letter from Sonoma County Wineries Association dated May 17,
1993 regarding the referenced matter as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo. Linda Johnson, Executive Director of the Wineries
Association explained the concept of same and responded to various
Council questions related to this request.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth,
sublease with Sonoma County Wineries Foundation for kitchen facilities
within the Wine Center as requested by the Sonoma County Wineries
Association was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmember Reilly and Mayor Hollingsworth
NOES: (1) Councilmember Gallagher (same above- reviewed reasons)
ABSENT: (2) Councilmembers Eck and Spiro
Councilman Reilly said it is known that he previously voted against
the development of the Wine Center for reasons pertaining to land use
and open space, but voted in favor of the subleasing issues reviewed
tonight because he did not feel there was a connection between these
issues and the initial development issue.
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3) Promotional expenditures review - City Manager Netter said copies
provided to Council of letter dated May 12, 1993 from Sonoma County
Wineries Association, with related "free publicity" attachments, was
self- explanatory. Contents of the letter were briefly reviewed in the
Council Meeting Nbmo. Linda Johnson responded to various Council
questions regarding same confirming that the winery /tasting room
permit is expected some time next month in June and is currently in
the hands of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms and the
California Alcohol Beverage Control.
Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess at approximately 7:00 p.m. for a
brief dinner break.
Mayor Hollingsworth reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
7:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Eck
and Spiro.
Proposed 1993 -94 City Budget - WORK SESSION -
Suggestions /Input for Expenditures and Revenue Enhancements
Mayor Hollingsworth extended a welcome to residents who came to
tonight's Council meeting to participate in this budget work session
and briefly reviewed budget conditions related to the State of
California taking property tax and real estate tax which has resulted
in a great deal of strain on city budgets. He said two previous
budget work sessions had been held at 5:00 p.m. prior to regular City
Council meetings, however, tonight's public hearing /work session for
the budget was scheduled at 7:00 p.m. to enable fuller participation
from the con -unity. The Mayor expressed appreciation that so many
residents were present at this Council meeting to offer suggestions
toward possible solutions related to the needs of the City budget.
City Manager Netter shared conments related to the proposed 1993 -94
City budget work session as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo
confirming that the public hearing regarding same had been duly
noticed and scheduled at this time. Mr. Netter shared contents of
copies provided to Council and made available to the public for
inspection and comment of complete information on the budget with
staff's outlined options for consideration. He also reviewed contents
of copies provided to Council and made available to the public of
staff report dated May 24, 1993 regarding May revisions of the State
budget, as well as the current list of Cotmunity Promotion funding
requests. City Manager acknowledged that numerous phone calls and
letters have been received at the City offices over the past few weeks
pertaining to budget concerns and /or suggestions regarding same. City
Manager Netter and Finance Director Harrow responded to various
Council questions regarding contents of the referenced staff reports.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing at approximately
7:35 p.m.
Participants of the public hearing expressed varied concerns related
to the proposed 1993 -94 City budget as signified in comrents presented
to Council on speaker cards. Participants of the public hearing
budget work session were as follows:
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1. Hazel Brubaker, 959 Hacienda Circle, said she works at the Nutrition Department
of the Senior Center, and complimented fund raising efforts of seniors
over the past few years. She expressed concerns that budget cuts to
senior programs, or additional costs to seniors for such programs,
would remove their incentive and motivation to continue in successful
fund raising efforts. She said the seniors have worked hard all their
lives without many more years to look for new options and, therefore,
pleaded with Council to try hard to make budget cuts elsewhere.
2. Coyla Baldi, 6073 Darleen Court, expressed concern about consideration for
any kind of membership dues for seniors and said members of the
Over 50's Club already pay $50 for annual dues.
3. Andrew Hutchins, 4548 Heron Court, Chair of Bicycle Advisory Committee, said the
Bicycle Committee recommends striping of Snyder Lane for a Class II
bike lane to correspond with opening of the new Junior High School on
Snyder Lane. The cost would be approximately $43,000.
4. John Lund, 176 Adele Avenue, reviewed numerous line items in the referenced
outline of budget options for consideration and said he recommended
reversing priorities to favor teen -agers and senior citizens and gave
several examples that could make this possible, such as, by cutting
back on City Nbnager's compensation by 25% and other Department Heads
by at least 10 %; reduce travel and outside meetings by 75% instead of
the recommended 50% since there could be more use of tele- conferences,
if necessary. The Comtunity Safety Officer should be retained and
efforts should be made to generate more income from things like the
television franchise and the City swimming pools. The percentage of
decrease signified under Public Works for the City Engineer and
Inspection should be increased. It does not seem logical that the
Honeybee Park Pool signifies no budget cut, but Alicia Park, where
services and activities to the community are so much greater,
signifies a 28% budget cut.
5. Linda Branscomb, 21 Anne, acknowledged agreement with most of the previous
comments made during this public hearing and made further line item
recommendations as follows: eliminate employee non - smoking and
residency allowances; there should be some kind of compensation for
the cost of mailing agendas; Truancy Officer should definitely remain;
Chamber of Commerce needs to be revamped as discussed at recent
redevelopment summit; there should be provision for staff time for
committees like the Sister Cities but Founders Day should be a
cooperative community effort and not funded by the City; eliminate
holiday pay and overtime for employees since people are fortunate to
have jobs now; there should be no need to use City funds to advertise
FAIRE (Friends of the Animals in the Redwood Empire) since they are
having their own fund raisers; teen programs should be retained to
invest in our future; seek promotion of City activities at no cost
through community newspapers, like the Voice, rather than incur the
cost of a separate City News Letter; and finally, retain funds to
repair roofs as signified in the outlined options since that is
something you cannot really put off.
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6. Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue, representing Kitchen Kut -Ups and Seniors, requested
retention of subsidy to Kitchen Kut -ups and clerical labor at the
Senior Center. Last year her salary was reduced to $38 per week and
she thought that was little enough compensation for the effort
involved and importance to the seniors.
7. Carol Haggerty, 167 Fescue Way, said she would not mind paying for postage to
receive meeting agendas and did not think the City should pay for such
postage as the agendas can be picked up at City Hall.
8. Ralph Jones, 5309 Country Club Drive, Chairman of Homeless Prevention Group,
offered to respond to questions pertaining to Homeless Prevention
Group funding request in the amount of $5,000 for the year 1993 -94.
He said there is a savings on the tax roll of approximately $20,000
for every family that can be prevented from becoming homeless.
9. Diane Ross, 7787 Bernice Court, recommended eliminating employee non - smoking and
residency allowances; retain teen programs, Truancy Officer, senior
programs and any funding benefits for Library; and said a 5% reduction
in the City's top salaries would seem appropriate for these days.
10. Suzanne Anderson, 886 Holly Avenue, representing fund raising efforts for
Performing Arts Center, recommended retention of the Performing Arts
Center without privatization but with completed 501(c)3 non - profit
status and with a Committee of members dedicated to raising funds to
subsidize ticket prices.
11. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, said he could not identify a line item on the
referenced staff report pertaining to expenses or savings of the sewer
retrofit program, but recommended that program be eliminated as he
felt it just provides subsidy to developers.
12. David Brickner, 1462 Parkway Drive, an interviewing consultant, said he agreed
with retention of senior and youth programs. Mr. Brinkner referenced
employees per capita, and said a more appropriate chart would be the
total member benefits and wages per capita. He said in regards to
energy and water, there are large potentials for savings that could
occur, even if additional expenditure outlays are required, that would
be worth the effort in two to five years.
13. John Hoobler, 7102 Adrian Drive, said he owns a small business in the area
and expressed concerns related to the existence of small businesses.
He requested that there be no more fire inspection charges for
small businesses.
14. Marge Hoobler, 7102 Adrian Drive, expressed concerns related to the irony of
charging citizens $8 a year for resident cards versus paying employees
to live here.
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15. Chip Worthington, 8080 Mitchell Drive, said he would like to express
appreciation for the tremendous services of Rohnert Park and commended
employees for consistent courtesy and access. He said he thought the
residency requirement for certain City employees to live here was very
important and encouraged retention of the employee residency
allowance. He said, in his opinion, salary cuts should only be the
last thing that should be cut from the budget and discouraged
salary decreases of City employees because of the affect it would have
on morale.
16. David Welch, 7478 Adrian Drive, President of PAL and Public Safety Officer,
explained that Public Safety Officers are required to live in Rohnert
Park and residency pay does not compensate for the savings such
families could have if they could live elsewhere. He, therefore,
recommended retention of employee residency allowances.
17. Linda Holm, 1247 Camino Corto, shared comments recommending that the City's
Annual Report be scaled down versus elimination in order to retain
needed marketing of the City.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Hollingsworth
closed the public hearing at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Council comments included compliments to residents for the best known
turnout for a budget work session /public hearing with assurance that
the recommendations would be given full consideration during Council's
final reviews for next year's budget. Explanation was given that
residency and non - smoking allowances were due to requirement of public
safety officers to live in the City and cost benefits to insurance
premiums. Further Council concerns were expressed related to the
economy of the State of California not yet out of recession and the
need to accurately consider and establish priorities when considering
crucial budget matters.
RECESS Mayor Hollingsworth declared a recess at approximately 8:24 p.m.
RECONVENE Nhyor Hollingsworth reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
8:37 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Eck
and Spiro.
Interest on Rental Unit Security Deposits
City Attorney Flitner referenced copies provided to Council of his
memorandum dated April 21, 1993 regarding payment of interest on
security deposits with attached draft ordinance for consideration.
He shared contents therein and responded to various Council questions
regarding same.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hollingsworth opened the public hearing at approximately
8:42 p.m.
City Manager Netter advised receipt of five (5) letters for the record
of this public hearing expressing opposition to an ordinance requiring
payment of interest on security deposits of rental units as follows:
1. Olaf Gross, Trivoli Garden Apartments, 7380 Adrian Drive
2. Kenneth C. Martin of Pine Creek Properties /Altamont Apartments
3. Sonoma County Realtors Association by Vinny Denietolis, Govern-
ment Relations Con nittee Chairman and Beth Robertson S.C.R.A.
& C.A.R. Director
4. Solomon S. Condiotti, Vice President of Danco Management, Inc.
Participants of this public hearing expressed various concerns as
presented to Council on speaker cards or review of above- referenced
letters signifying support or opposition as follows:
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1. Solomon Condiotti, Vice President of Danco Management Inc.
(Shared contents of above- referenced letter)
2. Beverly Long, P.O.Box 565, Kenwood, Ca. 95452
3. Jim Redding, 450 Horn Avenue, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95407
4. Ralph Jones, Realtor, 5309 Country Club Drive
5. Steve Rogers, 4675 Fir Court
Owner of real estate company & property manager
6. Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Blvd.
7. Beth Robertson, 4301 Hatteras
(Shared contents of above- referenced letter)
8. Steve Bateman, 186 Avram Avenue, #33
Resident Manager of apartment conplex
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1. Linda Branscomb, 21 Anne
2. Ben Friedman, 7323 College View Drive
(Recent initiator of proposed ordinance)
3. Andrea Janelle, 922 Elizabeth Avenue
1. Carola Clark, 263 Fig Court, indicated she was a former real
estate agent and got out of the business because of vandalism,
and said she finally did what the previous speaker suggested.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Hollingsworth
closed the public hearing at approximately 9:12 p.m.
Council discussion followed during which differing opinions were
expressed regarding this matter concluding in consent by Councilwoman
Gallagher to table her motion to introduce the ordinance for payment
of interest on security deposits until the next Council meeting when
all five Councilmembers will be present to consider and vote on same.
Mayor Hollingsworth said he would like to make a statement regarding
this matter in that the Constitution represents all people whether
landlords or tenants and both have certain rights. Certainly, if all
landlords got out of the business, it would override the growth
problem and only complicate matters. What was heard here tonight is
that all related costs are passed through to the tenant so there will
be no benefit to the tenants to have such an ordinance passed. It has
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been said that landlords get all kinds of benefits, but this is not so
with the current tax laws. All those benefits simply are not there
and those who have property are very heavily taxed. Therefore, Mayor
Hollingsworth said it is very appropriate to obtain the views of the
full Council on this matter. He said the item would be deferred and
the referenced ordinance scheduled for consideration of introduction
at the next Council meeting of June 8th, 1993.
Ordinance for introduction: No. Amending Section 3.04.090 of Chapter 3.04 of the
Rohnert Park M- micipal Code (re. Purchasing) - Mayor Hollingsworth
said this item would be deferred to the next Council agenda of
June 8th, 1993 to enable consideration by the full Council.
Planning and Zoning matters:
File No. 1400 -Taco Bell Corporation appeal for Use Permit to operate a 24 hour
drive- through window. Subject property is a one acre parcel located
on the south -east corner of Bodway Parkway and E. Cotati Avenue in the
CN PD (Neighborhood /Commercial) District - Planning Director Skanchy
said copies were provided to Council of staff report dated April 8th,
1993 with attached Planning Commission minutes of same date and
petition signatures from residents of Meridian Circle requesting
denial of Taco Bell's referenced request. He shared contents therein
and responded to Council questions. City Manager referenced copies
provided to Council of letter dated April 20, 1993 from Laura Sechrest
of Fredric Divine Associates, architects representing Taco Bell
appealing the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Reilly,
seconded by Mayor Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to uphold
Planning Commission denial of File No. 1400 regarding Taco Bell
request of a 24 hour drive through window.
St. Elizabeth Seton Church appeal of Rohnert Park M- micipal Code Section 15.28.065
requirement for installation of automatic fire sprinkler system and
additional requirement for installation of fire hydrant for temporary
classroom building at 4595 Snyder Lane - City Manager Netter said
copies were provided to Council of staff report dated May 7, 1993 with
related attachments regarding the referenced item. He shared contents
therein as reviewed in the Council Meeting Memo and responded to
Council questions. Bob Buhman, representing St. Elizabeth Seton
Church, also responded to Council questions and indicated that the
Bishop would not allow the facility to become permanent and that it
was only authorized for a three (3) year period.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Reilly,
seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, and unanimously approved, to
waive installation of automatic fire sprinkler system and additional
requirement for installation of fire hydrant for temporary building at
St. Elizabeth Seton Church location, 4595 Snyder Lane, as requested
and as recomrended by staff with definite temporary conditions with
the additional conditions that for any classroom use, the students
will be trained in fire drills and that St. Elizabeth Church indemnify
and hold the City harmless from any claims, suits, actions, injury,
damages, or other such incidents as a result of said waivers.
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Mayor Hollingsworth advised that Bingo matters scheduled later on
tonight's agenda would be moved forward and handled at this time as a
courtesy to bingo representatives present at this meeting.
Bingo matters -City Manager Netter shared contents of copies provided to Council of
staff report dated May 18, 1993 regarding bingo matters as follows:
1) Forgiveness of Past Due Bingo License Fees from Pull -Tab operations
(resolution for consideration) and 2) Cancellation of 1% Bingo
License fee after July 1st, 1993 and Policy for Conduct of Future
Audits (two options for consideration regarding possible ordinance for
introduction). Mr. Netter said staff recommends the second option, or
alternate ordinance for introduction because it provides allowances
for the smaller bingo organizations that would not be able to afford
the expense of professional audits. City Manager responded to various
Council questions regarding same. Discussion followed.
Residents expressed support of the alternate ordinance for above -
reviewed reasons as follows:
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 575 was
waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that the Bicycle Committee agenda item
would be handled at this time as a courtesy to representatives in
the audience.
Bicycle Advisory Committee Goals - City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to
Council of staff report dated May 8, 1993 regarding this item with
attached Bicycle Advisory Committee goals as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo. Andrew Hutchins, Vice Chair of the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, introduced representatives Linda DeBolt and Rick Luttmann
and said they were available to respond to Council questions regarding
the referenced goals.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Hollingsworth,
seconded by Councilmember Reilly, and unanimously approved, accepting
the goals of the Bicycle Advisory Committee as presented.
I. James M. Duggins, 6474 Sequoia Street, representing both Rohnert
Park Host Lions and E1 Rancho Lions Clubs (referenced copies
distributed to Council of letter supporting alternate ordinance)
2. Mo Aimaq, 8471 Liberty Avenue, Student Body President of
Rancho Cotate High School '-
3. Harvey Head, President of PAL 01,42
Resolution
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING FORGIVENESS OF
No.93 -49
PAST -DUE ONE PERCENT (1 %) BINGO LICENSE FEES FROM PULL -TAB OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1992
Upon motion by Councilmember Gallagher, seconded by Councilmember
Reilly, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 93 -49 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 9.66 (BINGO
No. 575
GAMES) OF THE ROHNERT PARK MINICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL SUBSECTION M. OF
SECTION 9.66.050 AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE CONDUCT OF BINGO
AUDITS AND CTTY NDNITORING OF COWLIANCE TO ROHNERT PARK MJNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 9.66
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 575 was
waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that the Bicycle Committee agenda item
would be handled at this time as a courtesy to representatives in
the audience.
Bicycle Advisory Committee Goals - City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to
Council of staff report dated May 8, 1993 regarding this item with
attached Bicycle Advisory Committee goals as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo. Andrew Hutchins, Vice Chair of the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, introduced representatives Linda DeBolt and Rick Luttmann
and said they were available to respond to Council questions regarding
the referenced goals.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Hollingsworth,
seconded by Councilmember Reilly, and unanimously approved, accepting
the goals of the Bicycle Advisory Committee as presented.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) May 25, 1993
Mayor Hollingsworth advised that Transportation matters would be
handled at this time.
Transportation matters re. ISTEA Funding - Director of Public Works /City Engineer
Brust referenced copies provided to Council for information purposes
and shared comments regarding applications for 1993 ISTEA fund
projects as follows:
1) Rohnert Park Expressway Interchange Interim Improvements
Phase I - $1.2 million;
2) Snyder Lane Bike Path - $350,000; and
3) Park and Ride Lot Highway 101/Rohnert Park Expressway at
N/E Quadrant - $1,336,400.
Cable Television (CATV) matters:
1) League Conference findings - Assistant to the City Manager Leivo said copies were
provided to Council of his staff report dated May 21, 1993 regarding
Cable TV Rate Regulation and Consumer Protection Standards. He shared
contents therein and responded to various Council questions regarding
same. Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmmber Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, and unanimously approved, directing staff to proceed with
pursuit of cable TV rate regulations as reviewed in the above staff
report and process the application accordingly.
A motion was made by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Gallagher, and unanimously approved, directing staff to notify
MA tiVision of its intention to enforce specific customer service
standards on July 1 or as soon thereafter as possible.
2) Live broadcasting of City Council meetings - Following discussion and a motion by
Councilmember Gallagher to proceed with live broadcasting now at the
current City Hall facilities that died for lack of a second, Council
agreed to defer this item to the next Council meeting of June 8th,
1993 to enable review by the full Council.
Conininications - Communication per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING - Council agreed to extend the Council meeting a few minutes
in order to complete necessary items on tonight's agenda.
City Manager's report:
1) Nbbile Home Rent Control Board matters - Copies were provided to
Council of staff report dated May 6th, 1993 regarding a park by park
summary of Nbbile Home Space Rent Control issues.
2) Golf Course decision to purchase new range ball picker - Letter dated
May 14, 1993 has been received from Mountain Shadows Golf Resort
confirming the referenced decision.
3) Polybutylene Pipe Claim with suppliers - Copies were provided to
Council of letter dated March 15, 1993 from Attorney Edward L. Kurth
of San Antonio, Texas regarding this matter requesting Rohnert Park to
provide all documentation regarding the decision to allow the
installation of pb pipe and the decision to prohibit further
installation of pb service laterals in the City's water distribution
system City Manager indicated this matter is being studied further
and, if staff feels the City has a good claim, the item will be
brought back for further consideration.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) May 25, 1993
City Attorney's report:
1) Executive Sessions /Goals and Policies - City Attorney said this item
could be deferred to the next Council meeting. Council agreed.
2) Black Property Owners Assn. vs. City of Berkeley, et al - City
Attorney Flitner referenced copies provided to Council at the previous
Council meeting of City of Berkeley letter dated April 16, 1993, as
well as copies of his memo dated May 25, 1993 regarding same. He
shared contents therein and recommended joining in this amicus brief.
Council concurred.
3) Greenwood Addition Homeowners Assn. vs. City of San Marino, Los
Angeles County Local Agency Formation Comnission (LAFCO) -
City Attorney confirmed this item could be deferred to the next
Council meeting.
Matters from/for Council - Information was provided to Council as follows:
1) League of Calif. Cities, North Bay Division quarterly meeting,
Adobe Creek Golf Club, Petaluma, Thurs., June 3, 1993 -
2) Televising "The Follies" - May 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
Unscheduled
Public Mayor Hollingsworth asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time.
Carol Haggerty, 167 Fescue Way, requested an opportunity to provide public input to
MaltiVision before it makes a final decision regarding which channels
will no longer be carried. Assistant to the City Manager Leivo
responded to various Council questions pertaining to the new laws for
local broadcasting and confirmed there is not mach leeway regarding
the matter.
Beverly Bowen, 609 Corte Moreno, inquired about Council review of the Nbbile
Home Park Purchase Program to which the Mayor responded that this item
T
as scheduled earlier on tonight's agenda but deferred to the next
Council agenda of June 8, 1993 due to the absence of Council Committee
Member Eck at this Cotinril meeting.
George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, said he talked directly with Fran Parkey of
MaltiVision about the new laws regarding local broadcasting and she
confirm me
confirmed she did not know yet the specifics regarding sa.
Adjournment Mayor Hollingsworth adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:12 p.m.
De� Cit 1erK Mayor
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EL RANCHO LIONS CLUB
P.O. BOX 1026
ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928
Rohnert Park City Council
Our lions club was chartered in 1976 and as Lions we are members of the
world's largest and most active service club organization. As of Dec
31, 1992 Lions Clubs International had 1,403.871 members in 41,467 clubs
in 694 districts and 178 countries and geographic areas.
One of our primary Lions Club Objects is "To take an active interest in
the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community ". The
motto of every Lions Club is We Ser ,Ie. Whether helping the blind or
hearing impaired, conducting drug or diabetes awareness campaigns,
providing recreational opportunities for the handicapped or rai.sia the
funds to make it all possible, service always comes first for a Lion.
As a small club of 14 men we are dedicated in providing assistance to
Rohnert Park by sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America Troop 23 and by
supporting Founder's Day, Flag Day at Richard Crane School, Breakfast
with Santa, Senior Citizens Spaghetti Dinner, Rancho Cotate High School
and E1 Camino High School Scholarship Program, Sonoma State Athletic
Program, Project Graduation, Special Education Banquets, Cross and Crown
Youth, Gold Ridge School Programs, July 4th Celebration, Rohnert Park
Community Band, Student Speaker Programs, Christmas :deals, Channel 22,
White Cane Days, Eye and Hearing Care and youth sports programs.
Our rp imam tun raiser for being abler to do what We rg for- the_communi�v
binoma - We started working Bingo at Rancho Cotate High Sch ool in 1989
on Monday nights and moved to El Camino High School in Jul 92 and .after
conducting a survey to determine that there would not be any conflict
with any other local game we changed to Tuesday evening that same month.
We are currently being assisted by the Rohnert Park Host Lions Club.
Our gross revenue during July 1, 1991 to May 22, 1993 was $51,728.51 and
after deducting for returned checks of $49.00 and less prizes paid our
net bingo revenue was $1, 752. 85. We have not made a pruli it singe 'rue PAL
Granted that is not a lot of money compared to the two other games in
town but we are able to he!,,) a lot of local organizations who are in
need Q� CDm,'IlUnity SUppor' "The intent of the Legislature in enacting
Section 326.5 was to encourage the expenditure of funds for charitable
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;iE SUPPORT THE ALTERINATE ORDINARCE