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1973/12/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 3, 1973 The Council of the.City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:45 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 and City Manager Callinan were present, and which was Yield to discuss personnel matters and expiring terms on the Planning Commission. Call to Order Mayor Flores'called' the meeting of the regular session'to order at approximately 7:45 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present v.- %ii-1f1i 1McT1 R4 n"IT . , .. Roberts, Smith, and Flores . Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Planning` Director Skanehy, and Director of Public;'Safety Dennett Executive` Session Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular' meeting to discuss personnel matters and the two terms expiring December 31 on the Planning Commission; he advised that the two openings on the'Planning Commission will be open to the public and expressions of interest from residents were solicited ®. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of`Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary" and approved with Councilmen Roberts.and Smith abstaining, the minutes of November 19 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills City Manager Callinan advised there was an addition to the.bills submitted for approval. ., 'being a` progress. ayment to J. R. Peters, Inc. p in 'the amount of`$4,524.62 for the interim improvements' to the sewer plant under Project No. 1973 -7. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $215,275.68 were approved as modified. Page 2. December 3, 1973 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 minutes. Resolution No. 73 -154 ' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREE - ;::,. MENT WITH THE,CQUNTY,OF SONOMA FOR THE CON - DUCT OF� MUNICIPAL ,ELECTIONS City Manager-Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of�Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of.�Resolution No. 73 -154 was waived and said.-resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -155 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RE54Z,UTTON OF INTENTION NO. 7, PROJECT NO. 1956 -1, ASSESSMENT,�NO. 6.52.1.11 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the `reading of Resolution No. 73 -155 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No,.,1970 -4 Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public Amended Assessment hearing open on Project No. 1970.4, Amended No 2 Assessment No. , 2. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Rohnert Park-Cotati Clarion, explained the amendment, and advised that no written communi- catians 'had been received. There being no one desiring to.be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 73- 156 A.RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. z 1970 -4, CITY OF;ROHNERT PARK,,ASSESSMENT NO.2 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved., by the fol- lowing voice vote;.Resolution No. 73 -1`56 was` aDDroved "Anti- Litterl' - Ordinance Wage 3 December 3, 1973 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING - ORDINANCE NO, .190 (Mobile. Home Parks) City Manager Cal.linan',reviewed his'memo to the Council dated November 30 concerning Ordinance No. 213 and City Attorney Maxwell reviewed.and explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following,roll.call vote, the reading of Ordinance No® 213 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council concerning the proposed "Anti - Litter" ordinance dated November 30, and read a letter from Lyle Amlin of the Rohnert Park- regarding the proposed ordi- nance and distribution of sample newspapers. City Attorney Maxwell advised he had contacted the League of California Cities staff for up to date material concerning the matter, but had not received it as yet Further consideration of an "Anti- Litter99 ordinance was deferred to the next regular meeting, Rancho Cotate High Miss Jeri Cochran was recognized. She gave School Student City an up to date report on the activities of the Council Representative Rancho Cotate High School Student City,Counci -1 and advised that the participating students were looking forward to the Students in Govern - ment Day to be held on December 17 and the Student City Council meeting on the same date. Mrs. Lynn Niquette Mrs. Lynn Niquette was recognized. She gave Friends of Music an up to date, financial report on the Fund raising,efforts of the Friends of Music for band uniforms for the Rancho Cotate High School Band which reflected the committee was only $752051 short of its goal, and expressed thanks and appreciation for the support of the City Council ;.and,community, Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, an additional contribution of $753 to pay the balance due for band uniforms was approved, Fi ie"! No. 0331 Board of Sti 'pervisors Land Use Proposals Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Regulations Resolution No. 73-157 Resolution No. 73-158 Page 4. , December 3, 1973 City--Manager. Callinani.reviewed his memo to the Council dated No . vember 30 concerning the Board of Supervisors land use proposals. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, y, and unanimously approved, the Council re-affirmed its previously submit- ted position to the Local Agency Formation Commission as indicated by the Sphere,of .,.Influence map submitted previously. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council'went on record as opposing Supervisor Theiller's "Rural Ranchette" pro- posal: upon motion..of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman'.Beary,, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the proposal of Super- visor VellaJn concept, ncept, but with reservations due to the limited amount of information available, and requested staff to invite Supervisor Vella to attend a Council meeting to discuss the proposal. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated November 30 concerning proposed regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain suitable air quality. Dis- cussion followed during which Mayor Flores advised that Mayor Jones of Santa Rosa would be representing the position of cities in Sonoma County at a general meeting concerning the proposed regulations. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING*.GRANT DEEDS AND EASEMENT .DEEDS (Hinebaugh Creek, et al, Project No. 197.2-3) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. regarding deeds from the Rohnerts & Associates. Upoh motion.of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman ; Beary,.,and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-157 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS FROM REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE CO. (Spivocks-Hinebaugh Creek, et al, Project No. 1972-3) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Page 5. December 3, 1973 the reading of ,;Resolution No. 73® -158 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City 'Manager Callinan'requested that payment be authorized in the amount of $3,000 per acre for the lands being acquired for the Hinebaugh Creek project. He advised that 5.57 acres were being acquired from the R.ohnerts and 5.91 acres from the Spivocks:. A brief discussion followed Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, payment" of $16;671 was authorized to the Rohnerts for 5.57 acres and $17,730 to the Spivocks for 5.91 acres. Project No. 1973 -8 CityManager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Copeland Creek Bridge" Council dated November,30 concerning Project at Country.Club Drive No. 1973 --8. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, installation of a flashboard dam at a cost of $650 was approved for Project No. 19738, Copeland Creek Bridge at Country Club Drive. Project No. 1973 ®2 City'Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Laguna Plant - the Council dated November 30 concerning Interceptor Project No. 1973•-2, Laguna Plant Interceptor. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the letter agreement -dated November 15, 1973 from YoderpTrotter-Orlob and Associates was approved. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:OO p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approxi- mately 9:15 with'all Councilmen present. Project No. 1973-11 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Wells No. 10 and 11 the Council dated November 30 concerning Project No. 1973 -11, Wells No. 10 and 11 and advised that Engineer Hudis, Supt. of Public' Works Wiggins, and he had met with a repre- sentative of :the State Department of Water Resources earlier in the day; that said depart- ment was doing a study for the County Planning Department; that the representative had maps that confirmed that Rohnert Park is in a very good water recharge area; displayed a graph obtained from the State Department of Water Award to Rolf Orser Award to Sam Bullen 1974 State Park Bond Act, County Committee s Page 6. December 3, 1973 Resources that showed comparison of two wells in the area, one shallow and one deep, with readings on said wells from 1950 to the present which reflected that the water level had remain remained nearly-constant. He suggested that the State Department of Water Resources be requested to submit a proposal to do an in- depth study in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Service, and possibly the Sonoma County Water Agency. The Council indicated approval of the suggestion. Mr.. Callinan advised he had discussed with Gordon Miller of the County Water Agency the matter of the County drilling two wells in Rohnert Park on Water Agency land and Mr. Miller had advised the action was taken to assure a water supply for Fetaluma; that the Water Agency owns land just'outs'ide Rohnert Park to the north and probably one of the wells would be drilled there. A lengthy dis- cussion followed during which City Attorney Maxwell was asked if the city had any recourse against the county; Mr. Maxwell responded in the negative generally. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors will be requested to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for any wells drilled by the Agency in the Rohnert Park area. Mayor Flores presented a plaque of appreciation to Mrra Rolf Orser for his contribution to the community in serving on the Ad Hoc Committee for the Preservation of Open Space. Mr. Orser responded with thanks and appreciation. City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Bullen was unable to be present and the presentation of his award for service on the Cultural Arts Commission woul.d..be scheduled for a later meeting. City Manager Callinan.briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated November 30 con- cerning the committee being established by the County to make recommendations on the development of priority projects for the 1974 State Park, Recreation and Historical Facili- ties. Bond Act. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Councilman Roberts was appointed to serve on Page 7. December 3., 1973 the County committee to make recommendations for priority projects for the 1974 State Park Bond Act. Resolution No. 73-159 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SONOMA COUNTY'S APPLI- CATION FOR A CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT Mayor Flores read the resolution. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 73159 was adopted. City Council-Planning Commission Joint J Meeting Open Space Bond Measure Jr. High,School Baseball Diamond Benecia Park Playing Field Bar for Golf Course Mayor Flores advised that Planning Commission Chairman Goff had requested that a joint meet- ing of the Council and Commission be scheduled as soon as possible. A brief discussion fol- lowed during which the Council indicated the meeting would bc, scheclu'led as early as possible 5 -_ -_ " . 0�_AA " L in January. Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con- cerning the Open Space Bond Measure being placed on the March ballot. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Open Space Bond Measure will be placed on the March 1974 ballot. Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con- cerning the condition of the Jr. nigh School baseball diamond. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Petaluma High School District will be requested to improve the Jr. High School base- ball diamond by applying top soil and reseed- ing same, with the City providing the top soil if the district provides the seed. Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con- cerning the area around the bleachers att the junior high school playing field. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, installation of a rock foot path to the bleachers at the junior high school was approved with details to be worked out by staff. Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con cerning the desirability of having a bar at Page 8. December 3, 1973 the golf course to increase use of the course for tournaments., Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Councilman Beary was authorized to work toward getting a bar for the golf course and any other improvements to increase golf course play and revenue. County General4Plan Councilman Beary initiated a discussion con- cerning the County General Plan. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, .,,opposition was expressed to the wording which states that "existing zoning will be'recog - nized14 for the County General Plan. Golf Course Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning the.possibility of utilizing city owned land east of the golf course parking lot for a motel complex and Japanese investors buying golf courses in this country and per- haps they would be interested in purchasing the City's golf course. He indicated he would obtain 'names of those to contact. :Frees Councilman Smith initiated a discussion con -' cerning the large trees planted at Park Plaza Shopping Center and'the Regal 8 Motel and how rapidly the area7ta:kes on a permanent appear- ance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be requested to start a program of planting 15-20 foot high trees in Benecia Park. Gasoline Storage'in Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion Homes and Garages concerning the dangers of storing gasoline in homes and garages and asked if there was an ordinance controlling same. Staff indicated the matter would be checked. Bicycle for City Councilman Smith made a motion to purchase a Manager, bicycle for the.City Manager to use in order to set a` good.example,during the energy crisis. A brief discussion ;followed during which Councilman Smith indicated the motion was made in jest . Financial"Disclosure Councilman Smith inquired about financial Legislation, disclosure legislation recently enacted per- taining t,o public officials. City Attorney' Public Address,`8ystem City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposal in Council Chambers from Catania Sound to install a new public address system in the Council Chambers at a cost of $1,487. Discussion followed. 'Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman_Roberts, to explore the cost of a Page 9. December 3, 1973 Maxwell advised he had not yet received a copy of the legislation but would make it avail - :able when received. Open Space Committee Councilman Roberts requested that he be replaced on the Ad Hoc Committee for the Preservation of Open Space due to lack of time prior to the March election and the fact that he would be running for re- election to the Council. A brief discussion followed. Councilman Smith indicated he would be willing to serve on said committee and Mayor Flores appointed him with the consent of the other Councilmen. Municipal Election City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated November 30 to the Council concerning the municipal election to be held in March. City Attornev Maxwell advised he would be attending a meeting the next day called by the County Counsel's office to review changes in the election laws and would advise the :Council on same:at.the next regular meeting. Capital Outlay Fees City Manager Callinan distributed copies of work sheets prepared by Assistant to the City Manager Albright which reflected the cost of living index had increased approximately 6.49% and the construction cost index approxi- mately 11.51% since the Capital Outlay Fees had last been adjusted. Upon motion of Councilman Beary,,seconded :by Councilman Smith, and approved with Councilman Hopkins abstaining, staff was directed to pre- pare an ordinance for introduction at the next regular meeting which would adjust the Capital. Outlay Fees in accordance with the increase in the construction cost index® Storer Cable TV Rate City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Increase'Request the Council dated November 30 concerning the request of jtorer.Cable TV for a rate increase. Discussion followed during which staff was directed to obtain a profit and loss statement for the Storer Cable TV Rohnert Park.operam . `tion and.other pertinent information before considering the rate increase request. Public Address,`8ystem City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposal in Council Chambers from Catania Sound to install a new public address system in the Council Chambers at a cost of $1,487. Discussion followed. 'Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman_Roberts, to explore the cost of a Page 10. December 3. 1973 public address system using other than lavalier microphones,. S ' aid motion was defeated by the following roll, call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith ,NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores Councilman Roberts stated for the record that some improved form,of public address system should be found in view of the complaints received about the existing system over the last few years and with the school district also using the Council Chambers; that it was on that basis that he'and Councilman Smith had voted,for the above motion. Further discussion followed regarding the need for improvement in the public address system with Maurice Fredericks participating. .Upon motion'of Councilman Roberts, secondedby: Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to find the least expensive method that would provide a functional public address,sys-tem. Further discussion followed during which the .,.Council indicated that the Cotati-Rohnert Park School District should be requested to parti- cipate in the cost of improving said system. Police Vehicle Bids City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated November 30 concerning the bids received for three new police vehicles. Dis- cussion followed concerning the feasibility of using smaller vehicles, the experience of other departments in using various types of vehicles, etc. Councilman Beary stated for the record.that he was opposed to -the acquisition of any foreign made vehicles. Ordinance Codification City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his Proposals memo to the Council dated November 30 regard- the proposals received for codification.of ordinances. He advised he would like to review,.the proposals with City Attorney Maxwell before action was taken on same. The Council indicated concurrence with Mr. Callinants suggestion. Public Safety City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Department Council dated November 30 concerning the I Public Safety Department and the creation of Page 11. -- December 3,, 1973 two new Sergeant's positions. Discussion followed with Director of Public Safety Dennett participating. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the creation of two additional Sergeant's positions was approved. Police Vehicles Discussion resumed concerning the acquisition of new police vehicles with Director of Public Safety Dennett participating.: In response,--to a question from the Council, Mr. Dennett advised that there was approximately $200 difference in cost between the smaller or larger vehicles under—discussion and the gas mileage was approximately the same. Staff was requested to obtain information from other departments on the use of smaller vehicles...-.. -methods of rpducina aAq nonsumptinn - and the feasibility of each officer having his own car. Annual tTployees'Party City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council concerning the annual employees party. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the employees annual party will be held December 21 and arrangements will be made for events for the commissionersand also the polic62and fire service volunteers. Acceptance of Cristobal City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Drive Improvements the Council dated November 30 concerning the improvements installed in Cristobal Drive. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the public improvements installed in Cristobal Drive were accepted. Napa Annexation Case City Attorney Maxwell advised that Napa's annexation ordinance was subject to referendum but is currently being appealed to the Supreme Court. Discussion followed during which Mr. Maxwell was requested to research the matter of zoning being subject to referendum or initiative. Mr. Maxwell indicated he would so do and report on same at the next regular meeting. Ordinance No. 214 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance. Page 12. December 3, 1973 Upon motion of mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 214 was waived and said ordi- nance was introduced: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None Randy Robinson= Student: Randy Robinson, student City Manager, was rec® City Manager ognized. He inquired about the ordinance establishing the Youth Advisory Panel and if the Student City Council would be able to comment on it Mayor Flores responded in the affirmative. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. to an executive session to discuss City Attorney applicants. Fie advised that the executive session I would be adjourned to Monday;.December 10 at 7 :00 p.m. to interview City Attorney applicants Dep ty C e rY APPROVED: Mayor