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1973/06/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in .regular session commencing at 7:50 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Maxwell were present and which was held to discuss person - nel matters, appointments to commissions, and labor rela- tions negotiation matters. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:50 p.m.'and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, and Planning Director Skanchy Approval. of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman. Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 21, 29 and June 4 were approved as.submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following voice vote, the bills presented per the attached.list in the amount of $37,589.2L. were approved: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record he was in favor of paying all bills except the item on Page 3, Line 34, which is a bill for F.G. Lehmann since it was his under- standing that Mr. Lehmann had a conflict of interest while working with the Citizens Advisory Committee for Updating the General Plan. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Petaluma School. City Manager Callinan read a letter dated June 13, 1973 District - Developer's from Petaluma High School District Superintendent Lesly Fee Meyer concerning the school board's decision not to have subdividers and developers pay a fee for use by the school district in providing additional classrooms. A brief discussion followed. Page -2- June 18, 1973 Open Space Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning a letter from County AssessorComalli to Mrs. H.C. Simpson regarding assessment and zoning actions (permanent open. space). It.was suggested that the letter be made available to any citizen requesting information concerning property taxes.on designated open space lands since it explained the matter quite well. SB 502 Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning a letter from Congressman Clausen to Clarion Editor Dave Jones regarding an article in the May 25 issue of the Clar - ion'which quoted Councilman Smith as stating he had been pressured by Congressman Clausen to change his vote on SB 502. Councilman Smith stated that Congressman Clausen had -never-tried to pressure,him in any way and read his response to Congressman Clausen clarifying the matter. A copy of said response is on file. Executive Session Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters, labor relations negotiation matters, and appoint - ments to commissions. Petaluma School Mayor Flores introduced Petaluma High School District District Represent- Superintendent Meyer and Board members Robert Siipson and atives Wes Ebert. Mr. Ebert read a letter from Superintendent Meyer to City Manager Callinan dated June 18,'1973 which stated the board had authorized the placing of lights on the tennis.. courts at Rancho`Cotate by the City of Rohnert Park and emphasized the positive working relationship between the city and school district. Mr. Ebert advised that bids for the bleachers to be placed at Rancho Cotate High School had been opened and would be considered by the school board later in the week. He ex- pressed thanks and appreciation to the Council for its continuing cooperation with the school board. Mayor Flores responded with thanks and appreciation for use of school facilities made available by the school board for community use. Ordinance No. 199 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REGARDING THE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES Mayor Flores declared.the continued public hearing open on Ordinance No. 199. City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and previous Council consideration of the matter, advised that notice of the public hearing had:.been; published in the Rohnert Park 'Cotati Clarion, and that no communications, other than the letter from Mr. ThomasUarrocks read at the pre- vious meeting, had'been received. Page -3- June 18, 1973 There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores de- clared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 199 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None Councilman Roberts stated for'therecord that even though he had voted in favor of the ordinance he did not believe it would ever be enforced, but hoped he would be proved wrong. Ordinance No. 201 AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF City M anager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman 'Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 201 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None Councilman Smith stated for the record that even though he had some objections to the approach, he voted in favor of the ordinance because he had not seen any overiqhelming oknnosltio from -bu-sines-smen who would he v-,=-tri-na i-ha In- creased fees. Ordinance No. 2Q2 AN ORDINANCE OF,THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 169; CHANGING THE TIME OF CERTAIN REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 111 City Attorney Maxwell explaine.d.,the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordin- ance No,, 2Q2 was introduced: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores NOES: (2) Councilman Roberts and Smith Agreement with Chamber City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the proposed agreement for of Commerce certain services with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce and suggested it be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for Resolution No. 73 -80 Page -4- June 189 1973 review before-action by the,Council. The Council agreed .,.that action on the agreement be deferred to the next regu- lar meeting. RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS (Hinebaugh Creek, et al Improvement Project No. 1972 -3) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman HOpkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -80 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No;. 73 -81 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Hinebaugh Creek, et al Improvement Project No. 1972 -3) Sonoma Central Counseling Center (Drug Abuse) ABCO Cab Company Request for Increase in Taxi Cab fares Resolution No. 73 -82 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -81 was waived and said resolution wasadopted. City Manager Callinan advised that with the adoption of the two resolutions that refunds would be made for the bond discount to those who paid off their assessments and that •thesecurity,deposits for engineering posted last year would be refunded. Miss Vicki Flaherty appeared and reported on efforts of representatives of the Sonoma'Central Counseling Center to get a drug counseling program started for the Rohnert Park - Cotati area., She advised they had been approved by Sonoma County Mental Health Department and Sonoma County Drug Abuse Center and were currently working with the California Youth Authority.. She appealed to the Council for funds to be-used for initial costs involved in obtain - ing,non -- profit corporation status, advising that the City of.,Qd ti had contributed $250.00. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and "unanimously approved, a contribution in the amount of $250.00 for the Sonoma Central Counseling Center was approved. Mayor''Flores declared ,the scheduled public hearing open on the ABCO Cab Company request for increase in taxi cab fares There being no one'desiring`to'be heard and no communica- tions received, Mayor ;Flores.`declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION APPROVING TAXI CAB RATES City,Manager Callinan °explained the resolution. Page -5-- June 18, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -82 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Amendments to General Planning Director Skanchy advised that the Planning Commis- Plan sion had reviewed the "Suggested Addendum to the Proposed Amendments to the General PlanP9 in detail at its June 14th meeting as well as the recommended changes to the Land Use Map, and had recommended approval of all said changes. Resolution No. 73 -83 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AMENDMEN'T'S TO THE GENERAL PLAN upon motion Vl Counciltilan Smi 1.h, se(.: Vi1UCU vy I..VLAIA%.,. _LUuan Roberts, and unanimously approved, -the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -83 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File No. 0258 Planning Director Skanchy advised that a modification had Diversified Communi- been requested by Diversified Communities to drop approxi- ties Modification to mately.five acres.from its proposed mobile home park Proposed Mobile Home development since there is some critical flooding on the ` Park Development five acre area which would be very expensive to correct in accordance with Sonoma County Water Agency standards. He further advised that the City Attorney's office had determined -that a complete re- application on the part of the applicant would not be necessary since the change was minor in nature. Mr. Skanchy explained the site plans and elevations on dis- play for "Meadow Brook', the proposed mobile home park development, and reviewed the conditions for the proposed development contained in his staff report dated June 6 whit} had been approved by the Planning Commission. Discussion followed with Mr. Jay Carty and Mr. Tom Bridges of Diver- sified Communities participating. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the modifications for Diversified Communities, File No. 0258, as recommended by the Planning Commission, were approved. File No. 0240 American Housing Guild Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Units Nos. 2 6 3, Final Maps Fireworks Stands Waiver of Use Permit Fee Planning Director Skanchy advised that the final maps for Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Units 2 and 3 conformed to the tentative map and recommended approval of same. City Manager Callinan advised of the remaining details to be completed prior to recording of the final maps. Dis- cussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the final maps for Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Units 2 and 3, were approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the recording of said maps. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council a memo from Planning Director Skanchy which reflect- ed a Planning Commission request to waive the use permit Page -6- June 18, 1973 fee for the .Faith United Presbyterian Church; Troop 137, Boy Scouts of America; Sonoma County Foster Parents; and Theodore J. Minnard, all of which had been granted tempor- ary use permits for fireworks stands. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call. vote, the use permit fee was waived for Faith United Presbyterian Church, Sonoma County Foster Parents, and Troop 137, Boy Scouts of America if_it..:is determined that it is a Rohnert Park scout troop: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point 'in the meet- ` ing, the time being approximately 9:10 p.m.'' Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present at approximately 9.25 p.m. Project No. 1973 -7 City Manager Callinan advised that city staff had been Waste Water Treat -. working with J. R. Peters in an effort to modify the pro - ment Plant Interim posed improvements to the waste water treatment plant in Improvements order to lower costs. He recommended that award of con - tract for the improvements be deferred to the next regular meeting. Council concurred with the recommendation. Project No. 1973 -10 City Manager Callinan reported on the report from Engineer Well No. 9 Hudis for the construction of Well No. 9 at an estimated - cost of $38,500 and requested authorization to call for bids. on construction of same. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to call for bids on Project No. 1973 -10, Well No. 9. Project No. 1973 -4 City Manager Callinan reported that petitions had been North Trunk Sewer received for an assessment district to make sewer improve - Main ments in the northern .-area of the city and advised that, Wilshire Company (Spivocks) had deposited $7;500 for engi- eering'fees. Discussion followed concerning the possi - bility of using the same trenches for lines to carry treated effluent back to the east for agricultural irriga- tion purposes. Resolution No. 73-84 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL, ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO- CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE (North Trunk Sewer Main Project No. 1973 --4) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -84 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 73-85 Resolution No. 73-86 Group 5 Realty Letter Concerning Faraudo Property for Open Space Page -7- June 18, 1973 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS.(North Trunk Sewer Main Project No. 1973-4) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73-85 was waived and said resolution was adopted. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE- MENTS (North, Trunk Sewer Main Project No. 1973-4) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of CounclmanHopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of resolution No. 73-86 was waived and said resolution was adopted. A brief discussion was held on the letter received May 21, 1973 from Group 5 Realty concerning the Faraudo property on Snyder Lane for open space. Action on the matter was deferred to the next regular meeting at the request of Mayor Flores who stated he was drafting a response to Group 5 Realty. Parks and Recreation Mayor Flores advised that the following persons had been Commission Appointments recommended for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission: Hap Hamann, Ed Bishop, Nancy Mettert, Beth Hofmann, Dick Driggs, Roger Kreischer, and Ron Fiori Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the above persons were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the 1973-74 term. Cultural Arts Mayor Flores.advised that Katherine Dietz and Rose Sweeney Commission were recommended for re-appointment to the Cultural Arts Appointments Commission for four year terms. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Dietz and Mrs. Sweeney were re-appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission for four year terms expiring July 1, 1977. Ad Hoc Committee on Mayor Flores advised that Planning Commissioners Goff and Open Space Hollingsworth, Councilmen Beary and Roberts, and Rolf Orser, as member at large, were recommended for appoint- ment to the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space, with Council- man Beary recommended as chairman. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the above-named were appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space. Page -8- June 18, 1973 Industry and Business Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning the designa- Appreciation Days tion of specific days.to honor' ~business and industry lead -, ers of the community at a luncheon.-`Discussion followed. Sonoma State College Environs Plan -Board of Supervisors Action Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the city will sponsor and designate two days for business and in- dustry appreciation days: AXES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith Councilman Roberts stated for the record he voted no be- cause he thinks it should be a Chamber of Commerce func- tion and that is where the funds should come from. Mayor Flores reported on the Board of Supervisors action on the Sonoma State College Environs Plan advising that it was adopted as submitted by the City with the exception of the 10 acre minimum parcels which were revised to "3/4 acre minimum parcels. Discussion followed. Petaluma Parade for Mayor Flores brought to the attention of the Council an Sono -Maria Fair invitation received for the Council to participate in the Petaluma Parade and solicited indications from those who could attend. Councilman Hopkins and Mayor Flores indicated they would be participating if at all possible. Stop Signs for Mayor Flores inquired about the status of the stop signs Holiday Park Area recently authorized for the Holiday Park area. City Managex Callinan responded they were on order and should be receiv- ed soon. Mayor's and Councilman Hopkins indicated he had attended the last Councilmen's Assn. meeting of the Sonoma County Mayor's and Councilmen's Association, alternate representatives for CCCJ and ABAG Restricting Motor Vehicles in Pohn6 t Park were needed, and solicited indications of any Councilmen willing to serve. Discussion followed. Mayor Flores made a motion to endorse the appointment, of Bill Lucius as alternate ABAG representative. Further discussion followed.; Mayor Flores withdrew his motion. Councilman Smith indicated he would serve as the alternate to CCCJ and Mayor Flores indicated he would place Coun- cilman Smith's name in nomination at the next Mayor's and Councilmen's Association meeting. Councilman'Fiopkins initiated a discussion concerning the possibility of restricting the use of motor vehicles in Rohnert Park and suggested that cars be driven to the city limits with bus or jitney service within the city. Discussion'followed. Schools Stadium Fund Benefit Basketball Game Councilman Beary Leaves Page -9- June 18, 1973 'Councilman Beary reported he had read an article in the San Francisco Chronicle reflecting "Little Hoover Commis- sion" recommendations urging that 25-30% of all new schools built in the State of California be comprised of portables to meet the rising and falling needs of various communities and also that all year schools should be encouraged by the state. A brief discussion followed. Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion soliciting Council authorization to arrange a benefit basketball game between city staff and elected officials and radio station KTOB staff with proceeds going to the Stadium Fund. Dis- cussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, mith, and unanimously approved, authorization to arrange a benefit basketball game as requested was granted. Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:15 p.m. Stop Signs for Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the Almond Avenue possible installation of stop signs on Almond Avenue at the intersections of Alta, Anson, Ava, and Arlen streets, commenting he had been contacted by a resident concerning same. Councilman Bury Councilman Beary returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:17 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was requested to prepare a resolution authorizing installation of stop signs on Almond Avenue for consideration at the next regu- lar meeting. Housing in Rohnert Councilman Smith commented that while on vacation he had Park met some families who advised they had bypassed Rohnert Park when purchasing homes in the area because they were told Rohnert Park was the last place to look due to the poor quality of housing. Discussion followed. Traffic Control at Mayor Flores related a complaint from Mrs. Acevedo regard- Southwest Blvd. and ing the p,-or visibility at the crosswalk at the intersec- No Name Street tion of Southwest Blvd. and No Name Street. Discussion followed. Staff was requested to survey the situation at the crosswalk and make recommendations at the next regular meeting. Negotiations with City Manager Callinan advised he had reviewed the Memoran- SCOPE dum of Agreement with SCOPE during the executive session and would make copies available to the press. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Memorandum of Agreement between the city and SCOPE executed on June 13 was approved. Page -10-- June 18, 1973 Library City.Manager..CalliAan solicited guidance from the Council in responding to a. :Netter received from Mr. Paul Golis rai" sing questions rsgardingethe,possible location of a library on,his Commerce Blvd. property. Discussion followed Council indicated (1), use of the proposed site would mean a library would not be built in the future Civic Center!, and (2) the Civic Center site would not be relocated. Budget for 197.3 -74. City Manager Callinan advised he hoped to have the 1973 -74 Fiscal Year budget to the Council by the end of the month. Stadium Project Mr. Swede Carlson was recognized. He inquired about the status of the stadium facility, asking where football games would by played this fall and under what circumstances. Mayor Flores responded that games would be played at Rancho Cotate High School. Discussion followed concerning the.community stadium efforts and present status of the matter.. Adjournment There being "no further business,, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at; approximately 10;50 p.m. s I De ty City f ler APPROVED: Mayor