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1974/03/11 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 11, 1.974 The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met 611.1.E UQCe _Ln audJ otJ.l'11CU t'egUiCLL' sess.LkJ11 l.: oAlUllGlll-: .L 11g at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Perk, with,Mayor Flores presiding. Mayor Flores called the meeting of the adjourned regular session to.order at approximately 7:09p.m. and led the pledge of.allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff and officials present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins,.Director of Public Safety Dennett Mayor Flores informed - ,..that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a portion of the March 4th agenda; which was continued to this date. Water Main from City Manager Callinan,adv sed that the city's Beverly Drive to engineer was. stuoying;.the feasibility of construct- Lancaster Drive ing a water main to,c.onnect the Beverly and East Cotati Avenue water mains. Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins was rk- :COrr,nic,cu cYild exkpicainteid. 6iic iAJYU6� c�Yiac�u6ii.:6 system, booster pumps, and water main sizes in Holiday Park area. Discussion followed. City Manager Cal.linan; informed that correspondence had.been received from the City of Cotati concern- ' ing.the East Cotati water mama of the,Sonoma, County Water Agency.,,He advised that the matter would be discussed with the Council when Engineer Hudis was present. Agricultural City Manager Callir'ian reported that a meeting had Irrigation of been-held with Mr. Stanley Poncia and Mr. Harwood Treated Wastewater, of Sonoma County Farm Advisor's office concerning Stanley Poncia use.of the City's wastewater during the summer months for. irrigation and generally described varioup provisions to be included in the contract. Discussion followed. Mrs. Gloria Mrs. Gloria Garrett, member of the Rohnert Parkin Garrett, Rohnert Cotati Elementary School Board, was recognized and Park - Cotati addressed the Council-concerning responsibility School Distract in meeting the demands of student enrollment and cooperation with the City. Discussion followed between the Council and Mrs. Garrett, with Mr. Maurice Fredericks participating. Scheduling of Community Center Commerce Boulevard South Burton Avenue Flood Control Ditch Page 2 March 11, 1974 Councilman Hopkins commented on the booking of the Community Center and suggested that a study be done to determine if a policy should be adopted placing a time limit on reserving the center. Councilman Hopkins reported on Commerce Boulevard at the entrance needed repainting. Councilman Hopkins initiated ing maintenance of the.flood behind Burton Avenue. that the white line City's southern a discussion concern - control ditch City Manager Callinan gave some background on the Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following vote, staff was directed to advise the area's service station operators of the proposal for servicing handicapped persons, to solicit the reaction of the station operators, and to forward copies of the proposal to the agencies and official suggested in.same. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN:.. (1 ) Councilman Roberts ditch and responded that the subdivision was approved under the county, and the Sonoma County Water Agency has assumed responsibility for maintenance of the ditch. Bus Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning Transportation the Council's authorization for a bus system in Rohnert Park and its cost to the City. City Manager Callinan advised that the Kaiser Engineer's transportation study would be submitted within the next week and suggested that the Council make a final decision after reviewing the document. Discussion followed. Open-Space Councilman Smith inquired if the City had met the Plan December 31st deadline in submitting its open space plan to the state. City Manager Callinan responded that the City's provisions for open space were contained in the General Plan. Gas Shortage: Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning Special Provisions a proposal which he submitted concerning special for Handicapped provisions for handicapped individuals to obtain Individuals gas during the energy shortage. He proposed that the Rohnert Park- Cotati gas stations be required to assure certain handicapped peoples allotments of gas upon issuance of a sticker. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following vote, staff was directed to advise the area's service station operators of the proposal for servicing handicapped persons, to solicit the reaction of the station operators, and to forward copies of the proposal to the agencies and official suggested in.same. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN:.. (1 ) Councilman Roberts Cotati Performance Center Rohnert Park Golf Course, Holes No and 6 In response to a question from the Council, City Manager Callinan advised that the Planning Commission would be considering at its next meeting the Cotati Performance Center's use permit in regards to their not complying with originally approved signing and installation of landscaping. Councilman Roberts reminded that the Council's approval of the lot split for said project and subsequent development of the second lot was contingent upon proper completion of the first phase. City Manager Callinan advised that the City 4 Engineer's proposal for . Holes 4 and 6 would be presented at the March 18th Council meeting. Mayor Flores apologized to Mrs. Salo, who had attended the meeting in order to hear the report, and advised that a copy of the report would be made available . to her. 'Manager'Callinan discussed with the Council Police Car Bid City Proposals bid proposals for poliCd'cars and recommended that the Council authorize staff to initiate acquisition of -thevehicles. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary moved that staff be authorized to initiate acquisition of the three police vehicles. Said motion was seconded by Mayor Flores. Page 3 March 11, 1974 Faraudb Property Councilman Smith requested that the Parks & Recrea- tion Commission submit their reasons for not considering the Faraudo property for a park site. Councilman Roberts commented briefly that he would not be voting on any items before the Counci complimented city staff, and addressed Mr. Eck concerning responsibilities of a Councilman. Overlay Adrian Mayor Flores reported that some residents on Drive: Adrian Drive were having difficulty going into their driveways because the overlay was higher than the gutter. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins explained that when the weather broke the matter would be corrected. Vietnam Veterans Mayor Flores proclaimed March 29th Vietnam., , Day Veteran's Day in Rohnert Park for the American Legion Post No. 338. Holiday Park Mayor Flores commented briefly on the concern Bicycle Paths of I'L" Section residents for bicycle path and mini-park development. Cotati Performance Center Rohnert Park Golf Course, Holes No and 6 In response to a question from the Council, City Manager Callinan advised that the Planning Commission would be considering at its next meeting the Cotati Performance Center's use permit in regards to their not complying with originally approved signing and installation of landscaping. Councilman Roberts reminded that the Council's approval of the lot split for said project and subsequent development of the second lot was contingent upon proper completion of the first phase. City Manager Callinan advised that the City 4 Engineer's proposal for . Holes 4 and 6 would be presented at the March 18th Council meeting. Mayor Flores apologized to Mrs. Salo, who had attended the meeting in order to hear the report, and advised that a copy of the report would be made available . to her. 'Manager'Callinan discussed with the Council Police Car Bid City Proposals bid proposals for poliCd'cars and recommended that the Council authorize staff to initiate acquisition of -thevehicles. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary moved that staff be authorized to initiate acquisition of the three police vehicles. Said motion was seconded by Mayor Flores. Page 4 March 119 1974 After discussion Mayor Flores withdrew his second and the motion died for lack of a second. Fire Services City Manager Callinan requested that staff be Vehicle authorized to acquire an additional fire services vehicle and described the requested vehicle and its use. Councilman Beary moved to authorize acquisition of an additional fire services division vehicle. Mayor Flores seconded the motion. After discussion both Councilman Beary and Mayor Flores withdrew their motion and second respect- tively. Ordinance No. 224 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY ROHNERT PARK CIVIC COMMISSION City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of.Ordinance No. 224 was waived and said ordinance introduced. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts Recess Mayor. Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time. being approximately 9:02p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approxi- mately 9:14 p.m. State Disclosure City Attorney Flitner explained that the disclo- Laws sure law provided that a local agency could designate persons required to file a disclosure statement, i.e. department heads, etc. After discussion between the Council, City Manager and City Attorney the following positions will be designated to file a disclosure statement in the policy resolution being drafted for Council consideration: Director of Public.Safety Director of Public Works Director of Finance Assistant to the City Manager Director of Parks and Recreation Chief Building Official Page 5 March 11, 1974 Discussion followed concerning necessity of the City's consulting engineer filing a disclosure statement. Environmental City Attorney.Flitner.advised that the City's Quality Act environmental quality guidelines were adequate NOES: to meet state law. Development Fees City Attorney Flitner commented briefly on for School collecting development fees for school facilities Facilities and indicated that he would be submitting his report to the Council at a future date. Mrs. Salo-Golt Mrs. Salo, 367 Bernice Avenue, was recognized and Course Facilities addressed the Council concerning various adminis- trative and maintenance matters in improving the golf course facilities. Discussion followed. Entrance to Pi.rk Discussion was Initiated concerning entrances to Plaza Shopping the Park Plaza Shopping Center. Center Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following vote, the Council officially requested Mr. Garriscn to take whatever action is necessary to alter the Park Plaza Shopping Center's driveways to make them less hazardous. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES*. (0) None Mrs. Salo ABSTAIN: (l) Councilman Roberts Mrs Salo was again recognized and inquired if a golf course engineer was.preparing the report for the City and described-at length scheduled tournaments and golf course facilities. Discus- sion followed. March 18th Councilman Beary moved that the Council's Council Meeting March 18th meeting be rescheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilman Smith seconded the motion Said motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Flores ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following vote, any controversial items would be deferred until 7:00 p.m. at the March 18th meeting. Page 6 March 11, 1974 "AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts Mr. Bryce Sunderow inquired if the Council intended to meet twice on March 16th. Mayor Flores responded that the Council would meet at 4:00 and again at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gary Sterner - Mr. Gary Sterner was recognized and discussed at Transportation length with the Council members and staff the Service to Rohnert ''possibility of "Dial --a -Cab " service, permits, Park Residents routes, cost and days the city's transportation service would be offered. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, "Dial -a -Cab" service was to be initiated with Mr. Gary Sterner charging 25t per passenger and no charge for senior citizens 62 or over. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Flores NOES : , (0 ) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts Councilman The Council members each expressed their apprecia- Roberts tion for the eight years of service by Councilman Roberts. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the adjourned regular session to March 12th at 6:00 p.m. and then adjourned to executive session at approximately 10:23 p.m. Acting Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: l Mayor Flores Page 7 March 11, 1974 Council met in executive session commencing at approximately 10:25 p.m. with Mayor Flores and Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Smith and Council Elect Eck and City Manager Callinan present. Discussion was held concerning a personnel matter. The executive session was adjourned at approxi- mately 10:30 p.m. 7Y Z City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Flores