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1974/01/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 21, 1974 The Council-of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular:session commencing at 4:20 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 4:00 -p.m. and at% which all Councilmen, except Councilmen Roberts and Smith, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner were present, and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call,to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 4:20 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores Absent': (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith Mayor Flores announced that Councilmen Roberts and Smith were absent due to unexpected pro- fessional commitments. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner; and Planning Director Skanchy Executive Session Mayor Flores announced that an executive ses- sion had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel and litigation matters. City Attorney Flitner Deputy City Clerk Logue administered the Oath Oath of Office of Office to City Attorney Flitner. Approval of Minutes Mayor Flores advised that the minutes of 'December 10, 1973 incorrectly reflected a salary step for the Parks and Recreation Director and should be corrected to reflect- Range 53. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 10 were corrected and the minutes of January 7 and 14 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, - the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $22,491.02 were approved. Communications Architectural Review Committee Page 2 January 21, 1974 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 minutes. Mayor Flores read a letter from Richard Magetti which expressed an interest in serving on the Architectural Review Committee, recently established in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Planning Commission to recommend a policy for development along Commerce Blvd. and S. Santa Rosa Avenue. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman.Beary, and unanimously approved, Richard Magetti was appointed to the Archie tectural Review Committee. City Manager Callinan advised that Architect Larry Simons and Planning Director Skanehy would alsokplan to attend the Architectural Review Committee meetings. Ordinance No. 218 AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Front, Side, and Rear Yards and Vision Clearance Requirements) (File 0327) Ordinance No. 220 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the fo1� lowing roll call vote, Ordinance No. 218 was adopted: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2). Councilmen Roberts and Smith AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Appeal and Review Requirements) (File 0330) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the fol- lowing roll call vote, Ordinance No. 220 was introduced: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores NOES: (0) None Page 3. January 21, 1974 ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith Resolution No. 74-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT (AGREEMENT FOR THE SERVICES OF A CITY ATTORNEY) AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICES TO BE RENDERED City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. ,Upon motion of Councilman'Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and,unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -07 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No...74 -08 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION No. 68 -4$ (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3, Assess- ment No. 1-- 1.1.1) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon Motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman teary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution. "No. 74 -08 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -09 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED FROM AMFAC MOR'T'GAGE CORPORATION (Deer Meadow Village Subdivision - ''Additional Additional Park, Land South' of Santa A1' ^' Drive). City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -09 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -10 RESOLUTION.OUTLINING_POLICY CONCERNING USE OF FEES DEPOSITED IN'CAP.ITAL OUTLAY'FUND City Manager Callinan explained and reviewed :the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Bleary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and. unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -10 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING COVENANT FROM MESSRS. PAT MATLOCK AND NICK ZYDYCRN City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Page 4. January 21, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -11 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -12 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WARM SPRINGS DAM PROJECT City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -12 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Mayor Flores stated for the record that it had been reported in various newpaper accounts that storm damages presently total $4 million and could have been avoided had the Warm Springs Dam been a reality; and this is the beginning of the flood season and we will have more storms and damages, the results of which will show the need for this project. Resolution No. 74-13 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMEND - ING RESOLUTION NO. 73 -34, ESTABLISHING PRO - CEDURES FOR'COMPLIANCEWITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. and reviewed his memo to the Council concerning same. Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner was 'directed to review the resolution to be certain there were no con- flicts with recent changes in the state law. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -13 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Government Class Mayor Flores spoke briefly-,to the students in Students from High attendance from the Rancho 'Cotate High'School School government classes inviting them to ask questions during the meeting if they desired. Resoluti.on No. 74 -14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTORNEYS OF RECORD TO EXECUTE STIPULATION FOR,JUDGMENT WITH AMERICAN HOUSING GUILD AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF WARRANT (Hinebaugh Creek- Project No. 1972 -3) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -14 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 5. January 21, 1974 Paul. Golis,.Cofego Mayor Flores. recognized Mr. Paul Golis of Enterprise §``re Plan­ Cofego Enterprrises. Mr. Golis requested and ping Commission Action received.permission for Mr. Hugh Codding to on Environmental speak to the matter first. Impact Report Preparation Mr. Hugh Codding, 3358 Mira Loma Drive, Santa Rosa, appeared. He first congratulated the Council on its choice of John Flitner as the new:City Attorney, stating he had the highest respect for him.. Mr. Codding advised he dial not have any immedi- ate plans.,for his property and to spend half the $23,500 for an,environmental impact report was impractical; that he had talked to Mr. Del Davis and he has a good background in the prep- aration of environmental impact reports; stated he would be willing to pay half of the $5,400 Mr. Davis had quoted to prepare the report and Mr. Golis had indicated to him that he also would pay half. Mr. Paul Golis of Cofego Enterprises, P. 0. Box 1055, Rohnert Park, appeared. He advised he understood that the Planning Director had prepared a list of five firms for the Planning Commission to act on with regard to preparation of an environmental impact report; assumed that all five firms were qualified and that the lowest bid would be accepted. Planning Director Skanchy explained that he had selected .a list of five firms to submit proposals but that it had not been stated that the lowest price would be accepted. Mr. Golis inquired what procedure should be followed; under the former rules of procedure or the new ones adopted earlier in the meet- ing. Mayor Flores indicated that the Council would prefer to finish hearing Mr. Golis' presenta- tion because new information was being made available.. City.Manager Callinan, with the permission of the Council.and..Mr. Golis, read his memo to the Council dated January 18 regarding Cofego- Codding EIR's4 Discussion followed with Mr. Golis participating. Mr. Golis suggested that the City have Mr. Del Davis prepare the EIR since he had submitted ' the lowest proposal that he had not met Mr. Davis, but he had ,a good reputation in the Page 6. trade; that D he had talked and Mr. Davis proposal cost this area and lowed. January 21, 1974 el Davis, Hugh Codding, and on a telephone conference call had advised he had shaved his to be able to do some work in become known. Discussion fol- Mr.. Hugh Codding stated that Del Davis was acceptable.to his firm and expressed the hope that if it was decided to have Mr. Golis and he engage Mr. Davis that $600 would be suffici- ent for review of the EIR which would make the total cost $6,000 for the EIR and its review, with half to be paid by Cofego and half. by Codding. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Planning Commission action was overruled and Cofego Enterprises and Codding Enterprises will be allowed to engage Del Davis & Associates to prepare a draft EIR with the understanding that the City will engage an independent consul- tant.'to review the EIR at the developers' expense. Mayor Flores stated for the record that he believed the.Planning Commission, in its recom- mendation, was seeking to protect the interest of the City and that the Council was cognizant of the fact that Del Davis was one of the firms specifically recommended to prepare the EIR for Cofego and Codding Enterprises. City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Del Davis who was present. Mr. Davis commented that his proposal had been submitted at a very competitive level because he did want to establish a reputation in this area. He assured the Council that he would prepare a complete report. Claude Brock, Rancho Mr. Claude Brock, P. 0. Box 1282, Rohnert Park, Cotate High School appeared concerning the decrease in gate Athletic Dept. receipts for athletics this year. He commented that during the time the stadium was being con- sidered for playing of football games this year, the City had indicated it might be willing to contribute any deficiencies. He understood that Petaluma High School District Supt. Les Meyer, High School Principal Bob Daggett, and City Manager Call'inan had been discussing the mat- ter and;.at this point it' did not appear that the'City, need be concerned about contributing to the'Athletic Department, but indicated he Page 7. January 219 1974 would like to "leave the door open " if it became necessary to come back. Discussion followed during which Councilman Beary was designated as liaison between the Council and school, officals'to pursue the matter and report back to the-' Council. College Representa- Mayor Flores recognized Mr. Isaak, Mr. Childs, tives re Bus Service and Mr. Woelfel of California State College, to College Sonoma. Mention was made of the report sub - mitted by the college entitled "Proposal for Golden Gate Transit Bus Service to California State College, Sonoma " copies of which were previously.provi:ded for each Councilman. City Manager Callinan inquired of Mr. Isaak what action the Sonoma County Board of Super - visors had taken earlier in the day on the college proposal for Taus service., i °ir. a:saalc responded that the County would be working with Golden Gate Transit staff on the proposal. He also commented that it was hoped to have bus service established to the college by March. Discussion followed with Mr. Isaak answering.questions•of the Council concern - ing the report for bus service to the college. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved; staff was directed to send a letter to Golden Gate Transit endorsing the concept of routing Golden Gate Transit buses to the college. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 6:07 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approxi- mately 6 :17 p.m. with Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores present. Proposed Amendments City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his to Policy for Use of -memo to the Council dated January 18 concern - Community Center and ing amendments to the policy for use of the Neighborhood Recrea- Community Center and neighborhood recreation tion Buildings buildings. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the proposed amendments to said policy were approved as approved by the Parks and Rec- reation Commission. Sam Bullen- Award. Mayor Flores commented regarding the service Presentation of Sam Bullen on the Cultural Arts Commission School District Matters Ordinance No. 214 Recreation Vehicle Committee Page 8. January 21, 1574 and Corporation, read the text of a plaque for Mr. Bullen and presented same to him. Mr. Bullen responded with thanks and appreciation. Mayor Flores recognized those members of,,the Cultural Arts Commission and Corporation who were present. Corporation President Dorothy Schmidt com- mented also on Mr. Bullen's service over the years and presented a record album to him on behalf of the corporation. School district matters were deferred due to the absence of Councilman Roberts. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL City Manager Callinan advised that Councilman Roberts had requested that action on Ordinance No. 214 be deferred to the next regular meet- ing when the full Council would be present. A brief discussion followed during which it was pointed out that the revised ordinance should be re-introduced and therefore would not have final action until the next meeting. City Manager Callinan also advised that Jeff Roberts would like to speak on the matter. At the request of Council, City Manager Callinan read a letter dated January 21 from Jeff Roberts, Mayor, Rohnert Park Student City Council. Jeff Roberts, 7300 Burton Avenue, appeared and discussed Ordinance No. 214 with the Council. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded,by Councilman. Hopkins, and unanimously approved,. Ordinance No. 214 was reintroduced with changes prepared by Mayor Flores and as explained to the Council. Mayor Flores commented the Recreation Vehicle of 'recreation vehicles any resident who desir mittee should call the or any Councilman. that most members of Committee were owners and reiterated that ad to serve on the com- City Manager's office Sonoma Grove Parking Mayor Flores reported on a meeting held with Wade Rose of Sonoma Grove during which concern was expressed over the lack of visitor parking Wage 9. January 21, 1974 at Sonoma Grove. Discussion followed during which the Council indicated that a letter be written to Mr. Alexis Tellis requesting him to make existing vacant spaces available for temporary parking until the, additional land being negotiated for is acquired. Library Facilities Mayor Flores reported that at the recent Mayors' and Councilmen's meeting held in Rohnert Park it had been indicated that the Board of Supervisors would like to meet with city representatives concerning library facil- ities. Mayor Flores advised that he would like to attend said meetings. The Council indicated no objections. League of California Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discus- Cities Meeting sion concerning the February 2 League of Cali. - yForn a Pities meeting to be held in Fairfield and indicated he planned to attend same. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Mayor Flores, and unanimously approved, Coun- cilman Hopkins was authorized to represent the city at said meeting and any other Councilmen who were able to attend were authorized to do. SO. Noise Ordinance Councilman Beary advised he would like the Noise Ordinance which prohibits ice cream ven- dors from selling by outcry, scheduled for dis- cuss-Lon at the next regular ,t.e:..:. . +g o City -- County Planning Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con- Policy Committee cerning a proposal submitted by Schuyler Jeffries, LAFC Chairman, for a Sonoma County "City-County" Planning Policy Committee. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by. Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed in concept the proposal of Schuyler Jeffries for said committee. Drainage in Certain Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concern - Areas of . "B" Section ing street drainage of rain water in certain areas of o9B4" section, particularly in the area of Waldo Rohnert School. Staff advised that the subdivisions in the subject area were ap- proved many years ago and the gutters are on top of the ground rather than in underground pipes; that Director of Public Safety Dennett had been requested to check into the matter of children's safety in the streets during heavy rainstorms. Animal Control Mayor Flores initiated a,brief discussion con - cerning animal control. Staff advised that Cotati-Rohnert Park School District Trustee Tony Carbone was recognized. He thanked the Council for its support at the County Commit- tee meeting recently and advised that the new study to be conducted would get the matter of a K-12 district to the state level and it was hoped that more progress would then be made. Conflict of Interest :City Attorney Flither advised'he 'would have and Disclosure Law the required disclosure forms for the Council Page 10. January 21, 1974 Director, Dennett had bee.n apprised of the Councill's,concern -over animal control and was instructed to implement increased coverage to improve control. Wastewater Facilities City Manager Callinan reported on his recent Grant Funding trip to Sacramento to try and have population projections increased for the Rohnert Park- Cotati area for grant funding purposes, advising that he had obtained ,a copy of an appeal filed by another city and recommended that the mater- ial be'referred to City Attorney Flitner for review and recommended action. Discussion fol- lowed during which the Council concurred with staff's recommendation. Public Facility:Site City Manager Callinan 'hat his re,requested t - on Country Club Dr. port on the public facility site on I Country Club Drive be deferred to the next regular meeting. Tennis Courts City Manager Callinan reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended that the tennis courts to be funded by Federal Reve- nue Sharing funds be located in Alicia and Ladybug Parks. Sebastopol, Transit City Manager Callinan reported that a recent Grant transit gr�ant.obtained by the City of Sebdsto- pol was apparently primarily for senior citi- zens; that the city had taken over a franchised operation in the city that had gone out of business; and that he would explore the pos- sibilities of Rohnert Park obtaining such a grant. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in Arrives the meeting, the time being approximately 7:00 p.m. School District Councilman Roberts reported that the County Matters Committee on School District Organization had adopted a resolution to conduct study for a K-12 district which would only include Rohnert Park and Cotati even though it would -probably not be approved by the state. Cotati-Rohnert Park School District Trustee Tony Carbone was recognized. He thanked the Council for its support at the County Commit- tee meeting recently and advised that the new study to be conducted would get the matter of a K-12 district to the state level and it was hoped that more progress would then be made. Conflict of Interest :City Attorney Flither advised'he 'would have and Disclosure Law the required disclosure forms for the Council Page 11. January 21, 1974 prior to the effective date of the new law and it appeared that some clarifying changes would be made in the law prior to its effective date. Supreme Court Decision City Attorney Flitner brought to the attention of the Council a recent Supreme Court decision relating to public agencies' liability, advis- ing that the courts were treating public agen- cies more and more like private individuals on the matter of liability. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. tMw"I 114, Mayor Deputy7Cit lerk