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1974/06/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 3, 1974 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 Beary 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 Flitner were present, and which was held to dis- cuss personnel matters, possible litigation matters, and employee negotiation matters. Call to:Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :32 p.m. and led the Dledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins. .Approval of Minutes Mayor Beary stated he would like the May 20 minutes corrected on page 3 to reflect that he had stated in part that more development is taking place east of Rohnert Park than is occuring east of Petaluma. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 13 were approved as submitted and the minutes of May 20 were approved as corrected. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $117,902.30 were approved. Said total includes $24,92000 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minute- AB 2040 Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning AB 2040. Further consideration was deferred until later in the, meeting; Resolution No. 74 -76 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 74 -58 APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Resolution No, 74 -77 RESOLUTIOWREQUESTING THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO ACCEPT "FOR MAINTENANCE THE DRAINAGE DITCH CREEK WESTERLY'W LIMAN WAY (To the rear of lots on Myrtle Avenue and.Landsdown Circle) Page 2. dune 3, 1974 Resolution No. 74-79 'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED,(Park, Landscaped, and Drainage Ditch;Areas, Llano Subdivision Unit No. 1) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Reso- lutions 74 -76 through 74 -78 was.waived and said resolu - tions,were, adopted. Ordinance No. 227 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE,NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA -FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON COMMERCE BLVD. (25 MPH northbound from Southwest Blvd. to Expressway) City Manager Callinan reviewed. -his memo to the Council dated May 31 concerning the proposed ordinance and results of a Department of Public Safety survey of the area, both of which recommended against lowering the speed limit from 35 MPH to 25 MPH. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to refer the matter " Mack to staff for continued study. Further discussion followed. The motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded'by Councilman` Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance,No. 227 was introduced: AXES: .(3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary Councilman Hopkins requested.that a letter to the appropri- ate, State agency be written regarding speed, limits not meeting State requirements, especially for example Southwest Blvd. not meeting the residential standards requirement. File 0215, Final Map City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Approval, El Colegio 'Council dated May 31 concerning File 0215 and read a.. Terrace Apartment letter from John,Simmons, Chairman, Department of Housing, California.State'College, Sonoma, dated dune 3, 19740 which indicated no objection to the change in the project from apartments to condominiums. Planning Director Skanchy explained the site plan on display for the,38':` unit El Colegio Terrace complex which has already been constructed, advised he had "reviewed the Covenants, Condit!ans, and Restrictions for the project and they met with his approval. Discussion followed. Hilda Price, Valley of the Moon Realty, was recog4xzed. She, explained the reasons for the requested conversion to c6ominiums.and,.advised that sales would be aimed toward- on the young married market in a- -price range of $19,200. Discussion f6howed during which Mrs. Price advised that a professional landscape architect had been engaged and Page 3. I June 3, 1974 Mr.. Roy Hawthorno 4360 Montecito, Santa Rosa, was recog- nized..'H6t commented that if the lights were installed, consideration•should be given to efficiency of the system. Mr. Ron Fiori, 165 Allan Avenue, was recognized. He com- mented that he felt the matter should have come before -the' Parks 'and Recreation Commission before any Council action is taken; that the Commission was not aware there were any funds available for tennis court lights. Mt. Bryce Suderow, 373 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized. He inquired- why it was felt that lights were desirable on the staff advised that the final map would not be released for recording until the landscaping for the complex had been completed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores., and approved by the following voice vote, the final map for El'Colegio Terrace was, approved with the understanding that staff will not release it for record- ing until the landscaping is completed to the satisfaction •"of the Planning Director: AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beaty NOES: (1) Councilman Eck Temporary Use Permit City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the for Fireworks-The Church Council a recommendation from the Planning Commission of Jesus-ChVist of that the $15.00 temporary use permit filing fee for Latter-Ddy -Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints be File 0239'".'i, waived. Discussion followed, Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council adopted a policy that waiving of these t3q)es of fees would not be considered whether for profit or non-profit organizations: AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Smith, and Beaty NOES: (2)• Councilmen Flores and Hopkins Tennis Court Lights at City Manager Callinan explained the agenda item, advising Rohnert Park Jr. High that a letter requesting comments had been sent to Burton Avenue residents opposite the junior high. He read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Beggio, Burton Avenue residents, which expressed opposition to the installation of lights on the tennis courts at Rohnert Park Junior High School and advised that a telephone call had been received from Mr. Art Roberts in which he expressed no objection to the lights if they were.turned off at a reasonable hour. Mayor I Beary'invited comments from the audience. Mr.. Roy Hawthorno 4360 Montecito, Santa Rosa, was recog- nized..'H6t commented that if the lights were installed, consideration•should be given to efficiency of the system. Mr. Ron Fiori, 165 Allan Avenue, was recognized. He com- mented that he felt the matter should have come before -the' Parks 'and Recreation Commission before any Council action is taken; that the Commission was not aware there were any funds available for tennis court lights. Mt. Bryce Suderow, 373 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized. He inquired- why it was felt that lights were desirable on the Page 4. June 3, 1974 teriDis..00urts Councilman Smith responded that there were many residents desiring to play tennis who could only play in the.evening hours after work. Councilman Smith made a motion to provide for lights on the Rohnert Park Junior High School tennis courts in the next- fiscal year budget. ..Mr. Ron Bowen, 573 Lamont Ct.,, was recognized, and made general comments, Miss Janine Uren, 183 Alison Avenue, was recognized. She commented that the tennis courts at the Junior High were in terrible shape and did not feel that installation of lights was justified. City Manager Callinan responded that the school district could be ^requetted.to uPArade' the condition of the courts as part of the agreement con- cerning the.installation of lights. Mr. Ron -Fiori was aga n.recognized. He asked -about the status of the four.new tennis courts for Alicia and Ladybug Parks. City Manager Callinan and Mayor Beary responded that 'a construction contract had been awarded. Mr. Piori suggested -that first consideration for lights be given to the courts in'Alicia Park. Mr. Glenn Durden, 872 Santa Alicia, was recognized and made general comments. Mr. Ed Ratliff, 577 Lamont Ct., was recognized and made general comments. Mrs. Laikie Sani, 7683 Adrian'Drve; was recognized. She asked if the lights were coin operated what would prevent them from being used all night. City Manager Callinan responded that the electrical.system could be designed to cut off power at a certain time. Councilman Smith withdrew his previous motion and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration and recommendation. Said motion was passed unanimously on a voice vote. Youth Panel Report on Jeff Roberts appeared and reported on the Youth Panel Trip to California trip to the California Youth Coalition, and presented a compilation of reports, brochures, and various materi- als from the conference to Mayor Beary. He commented that unlike',in Rohnert Park youth commission members from other cities complained:about° not being able to talk to city staff.and elected officials, He expressed thanks to the City Council and staff for,the help given in establish .ling the Rohnert Park.Youth Panel, and suggested that members of the Youth Panel go to other cities in Sonoma County to aid in.establishirig youth panels. Page 5. June 3., 1974 Presentation re Energy Douglas Harding and Roy Hawthorne made a slide presentation Saving and Efficiency concerning various buildings in Rohnert Park and the ways Structures and energy were used in same; commented that the project had Copeland Creek — been decided upon to perhaps help in the future planning of Rohnert Park ;. stated that gas rather than electrical appliances should be used since they are more efficient; and that solar orientation of buildings should be con - sidered. At the request of Mayor Beary, City Manager Callinan explained the establishment of the Uniform Building Codes and advised that under existing State law the codes could only be amended to meet unique local conditions. Discussion e1V1l VWeU . City Manager Callinan explained that in approving develop - ments for the Copeland Creek area east of Snyder Lane that it was with the understanding that an effort would be made to try and keep the creek in as natural a state as possible', if feasible. He also pointed out that the city could require creek development less than that required by the Sonoma County Water Agency standards but had not done-'so since when development is complete the drainage ways are given to the Water'Agency for maintenance. A brief general discussion followed during which Mr. Harding and Mr. Hawthorne were asked if they would consent to showing their slides of Copeland.Creek later in the meeting since others were waiting. They agreed to do so. Upon motion of Councilman Eck', seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved'by the following roll call vote, staff was directed to come back with recommendations for stiffening the uniform Building Code insofar as 3 /8iP siding is concerned.' AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN; (1) Mayor Beary Mayor Beary stated for the record he abstained due to a possible conflict of interest. Mrs. Susan Litley re. Mrs. Susan Litley, 563 LaCrosse Ct. North, appeared. She Fencing Along Railroad read'a petition signed by over 100 residents of the area south of East Cotati Avenue which demanded immediate con struction of a fence to protect children from wandering onto the railroad tracks. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated May 31 concerning the intallation of a fence in the subject area. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the city will install a Page 6. June 3, 1974 fence in the area of the playlot to be developed at the end of LaCrosse Ct. to connect to the fence to be installed by Forhim Corporation from one end of the playlot to the other adjacent to the railroad, and also along the railroad from the bike path that extends from Lancaster Drive to the railroad. Mr. Ed Ratliff, 577 Lamont Ct., was recognized. He commented that the parks, bike paths, etc. that had been promised by Forhim Corporation had not yet been received by the residents of the area. , Carol Baucom, 528 LaCrosse Ct., was recognized. She com- mented that home buyers were given the impression that green belts would be installed right away and a swimming pool and recreation building would come later. Harry Sullivan, 529 LaCrosse Ct., was recognized. He ivequested•that' the committee ' give -some priority to the ,bike paths so they would not be a quagmire this winter. Discussion followed with Ron Bowen, Carol Baucom, Ed Ratliff, and Susan Litley participating. Carol Baucom requested that the walkways be installed from the cul -de- sac to the bike path. City Manager Callinan responded that the developer is responsible for the walkways and is being pressured to get them in. Further general discussion followed regarding concerns of residents in "L" section. Harry Sullivan was again recognized. He thanked the Council for its time and apologized to those on the agenda who followed. Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meet - ing, the time being approximately 10:05 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Copeland Creek Doug Harding, 1420 Southwest Blvd., appeared and advised Slide Presentation he was a student and present to give a presentation on Copeland Creek and show slides of the creek covering a period from 1969 to the present. Following the slide presentation there was a brief discussion. Federal Revenue Sharing City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated May 31 concerning Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Federal Revenue Sharing funds to be received for the'July 1, 1974 thru June 30, 1975 entitlement period were designated for recreation capital improvements. Page 7. July 3, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved., the Parks and Recreation Commission is to be advised of these funds with the request that `red nmendations­be submitted for possible uses._ Proposed Ordinance City Attorney Flitner provided copies of a draft of an Requiring Dedication of- ordinance,.which would require :dedication of park land )Park Land in commercial and industrial subdivisions. He advised he had reviewed the State Code provisions relating to dedications of land and as he understood the state law it only applies to.commercial and residential subdivisions. Mra Jim Redding, 7311 arbi Lane, was 'aecvg"aii d.' He._ commented he believed the Council should move carefully in the area of commercial development; that the city .,.t should encourage quality industrial development and not put them in a position that is-not competitive; that he thinks the city has already somewhat discouraged indus- trial development by imposition of the 10� per square { foot capital: improvement fee which is not a large .amount but if it is mot imposed in neighboring cities,`-this puts Rohnert ,Park at a disadvantage; that the Planning Commission should have architectural controls for indus- trial development - that there is very little landscaping being required in the industrial area. Mr. Redding advised he was also a developer of an indus- trial park ih- Mario County and reviewed the standards for landscaping in that area and advised his firm had been working on a similar project for Rohnert Park. Planning Director Skanchy. reviewed and explained the tools available for use by the Planning Commission. Dis- cussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, planning staff was directed to prepare guidelines for industrial and -com« - mercial development for public hearing before the Plan - ning Commission and submission of recommendations to the Council for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Further discussion followed concerning the proposed ordinance and by consensus of Council City Attorney Flitner was requested to redraft the ordinance to apply to commercial and residential development. Mayor Beary and Councilman Eck were designated to work with City Attorney Flitner in redrafting the ordinance. Funds for Rancho Cotate:, Councilman Hopkins advised there was a deficit in the High School:Athletic.:.•: high school athletic fund due to playing afternoon foot - Programs: ball games and the resulting decrease.in gate receipts; that $3,000 was being requested to make up the deficit and pointed out this would only balance the budget. Dis-4 .,cussion followed. Mr. Robert Daggett and,Hal danney,of Refund to County re Overpass Project Page 8. June 3, 1974 Rancho :Cotate.High School were recognized in the audience by Mayor Beary. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, $3,000 was approved for disbursement to the Rancho Cotate High School Athletic Fund with the understanding that it would'be a one time occurrence. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council concerning a refund to the County of Sonoma in connection with the overpass project. Mayor Beary indicated he would be available to present the check to the Board of Supervisors and express the thanks of the city to the board and county officials for their cooperation on the overpass project. Estimate for Tennis City,Manager Callinan advised that pursuant to Council Court Lights request it was estimated that tennis court lights for the Alicia Park and Ladybug Park facilities would cost between $7,000 and $10,000 per facility. Vandalism to City City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Property regarding awards for information leading to the arrest or conviction.of individuals doing damage to city prop- erty. Discussion followed during which it was suggested that video cameras might be installed in he parks for sur- veillance. City Attorney Flitner advised that he believed rewards might be illegal but would check on the matter. Staff was requested to investigate costs, feasibility, etc. of installing cameras and report back to the Council. Community Gymnasium City Manager Callinan advised that George Castleberry of the Petaluma High School District had provided him with an estimate of $155,000 for a Butler type building approximately 70 x.110 with a cement floor; and $275,000 for a conventional .gym with both estimates based on the assumption that the gym would be added on to the existing junior high. Mr. Callinan advised he believed a gym was within the city's reach by using Revenue Sharing funds and would report further at the next meeting with a revenue program for a gymnasium. County .'Water Agreement City. Manager Callinan noted that a revised draft of the County Water Agreement..received from the Sonoma County Water._ Agency had been provided to each Councilman and comments or suggestions should be made as soon as possible before the final draft is- :prepared. POST Crime Prevention City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Advisory Committee dated May 31 concerning.his serving on the POST Crime Pre - vention Advisory Committee. Page 9. June 3, 1974 Development of John City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Reed School Site`' dated May 31 regarding development of the John Reed School site. No action was taken pending school board action on the matter, Supreme Court Decision City Attorney Flitner advised that the Supreme Court had re Variances held that if a'variance,is granted, findings must be made by the body granting the variance. A brief discussion followed. Resolution No. 74 -79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK INDICATING THE INTENTION TO- CREATE A NEW DEPARTMENT KNOWN AS THE REC- REATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the resolute`. tion. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by.Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -79 was waived and said resolution was aiiopted. Raceway Mayor Beary advised it had been suggested to him that a need existed for a raceway in the community. A brief discussion followed during which it was requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission investigate the prac- ticality of a raceway. Country Club Drive Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning the intersection of Camino Coronado and County Club Drive and the possible need for a stop sign since it is not clear who has the right of way. City Manager Callinan advised he would check into the matter. Committee Meeting re Councilman Flores advised that a meeting will be held Bike Paths and Mini- in early July for the committee to consider priorities Parks in "L" Section for development of the bike paths and mini -parks in "L" section and notice of said meeting will be given on the city utility billing. SB 2177 Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning SB2177 which would amend the Brown Act to prohibit executive sessions for employment matters. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as opposing SB 2177. Drainage Channel Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concern - behind Myrtle Avenue ing the high weeds in the drainage channel behind Myrtle Avenue. City Manager Callinan advised that this is the same channel discussed earlier and the developer will be cleaning it up prior to Water Agency acceptance. Mosquito Abatement Mayor Beary inquired if the city was in the Marin County Mosquito Abatement District yet. City Manager Callinan advised that insofar as he knew the matter was stalemated Page 10. June 3, 1974 due to Santa Rosa`s reluctance to join and it was not' financially feasible without Santa Rosa; that the County Board of Supervisors was,trying to persuade Santa Rosa to join but so far that city had not agreed. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary� adjourned . the meeting at approximately 11:45 p.m. f6pulty Ci Clerk APPROVED: Mayor 4 PET I T I O-N We undersigned arn coAcerned citizens for the construcLio-,(.-i of a fence along the railroad tracks. Blocking off all pothways anc fields Here our children have access to these tracks. We Har for �f�heir sz t,,ty and h2ve been promisO by Forhim Corp. for almost a year and lot the problen Q still not teken care of, For the selfare oU our children anK the cities children their safety comes first! We demand immediate construction of the f ence. We also underotand that along with construction of the MY, the 2 acre park off LaCroaoe A has to be tilled go that the fence does not interfere with heavy equinment that vill be unming in to do the Yo,'1 k. if so, then we the neanle nek th-t whrtever s to be cone to th',e badahe so thet may hove thu urotection of our children, from the railroal LrackB. 64�Ll (D ell, - C7 lv j�'XX61 PET I T I ON We undersigned are concerned citizens for -the construction of a fence the railroad tracks. Blocking of all - mit* w ,.y, and. fields vrhere our chit d.ren have access -to -these trucks® vie fear for I I i � 0 U U C, Y their safety an.dl .'I-i,,,Ve been -Prol-PliseC by Forl­iT,) ® for nIS st and. vet t-lle -oroble-J.'., is still not ­t< `.,k.en coxe of. !'or' the of our and the cities childr(..:rl. -their sa'i"ety coi.,cies f irst. We cle-r-Rc-,nd, imifledi ate of the f(---5:n..ce. We so undex,st�-Imd. tllo,t a.lo:ng; with construction of -the fence, the 2 acre parlkl- off 1,-,Crosse Al. hL�,,,s -to be il-led. so that the -fence does not interfere liiith he,,),v-N7. equip-nn.ent lbe comin��, .'Lzi. Lo C o U r r, -n to -L)he be d.on.0 So tlmi:�,.'U. We r-!I""I,v ll�,�,ve t 11 e 10 1, o t c t i on or 0 .From. the rc�,Alroad. Lr,)_cks. L 6e We c) ID i /t t �J I f � r� 1 � 1 f J" J t } 1 ,A�,A fffff o 1 i a t Ji j q ury o =10n, r -11"Ic, .,(.ed axe-, o-r citizens for the construction 0 "' 1� � -1 - 1, - and of a fence a-- n6"the rai,-,,rVk- -r,."icks. Blockin,,,, off fields where our' children have access G"these tracks. We fear for their safety and have been promised-by Porhim Corp. for almost a year and yet the problem is still not Men care of. For the welfare of our children and the cities children their safety comes first. We 6emand immediate construction of the fence. We also undeiptand that along SEA, c_oy1+--A+q__ P tL e fence, the 2 acre Park off LaCrosse N. has to the fence does not into with heavy equipment that will be coming in to do the work. If so, then we the people ask that whatever has to be done to the park, be done so that we may have the protection of our children') from the railroad tracks. LY e, A C S66(" /Z iA e, A C