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1973/09/10 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, September 10, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a Town Meeting commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Call to Order Mayor Flore . s called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Presentt (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Director of,Parks and Recreation Pekkain, and Administrative Assistant Kris Kristensen Welcome Mayor Flores welcomed all those present to the Town Meeting, advised ed it was being held to discuss, in an informal manner, any items of interest. Open Space Bond Councilman Beary gave a brief presentation concerning Election the Open Space Bond, measure, to be placed on the November 6 ballot, and explained the open space map on display. At the request of Mrs. Laikie Sani, Councilman Beary explained the color coding used on the open space map. Revenue Sharing. City Manager Callinan gave some background regarding procedures and suggestions for use of approximately $88,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds to be received for the July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974 period and ex1lained the categories for which the funds can be used under the Revenue Sharing laws. He advised that the Council must designate the intended use:,for said funds. Mr. Ron Fiori was recognized and suggested that the funds be used for the Corporation Yard with some space set aside for storage of recreational equipment. Mrs. Ruth Herrold was recognized and asked if additional Public Safety Officers were budgeted. Staff replied in the affirmative. She then suggested that mE,2 and storage areas were needed. Mrs. Tammy Snyder was recognized and suggested that restroom facilities be installed in Benecia Park. Council responded that said facilities had already been autho- rized and would be installed shortly. ''Mrs. Nancy Mettert was recognized and asked if a recrea- tion building was being'-planned for Alicia Park. Staff responded in the affirmative and explained that it would be a small building such as the one in Benecia Park. Page 2. September 10, 1973 Mrs. Reba Roberts was recognized and also suggested that storage space was needed for various groups in the city such as Cultural Arts Corporation, etc. Mrs. Debby Bailey was recognized and inquired how much longer the existing library facilities would be available. Staff responded that the county and city staffs were working out arrangements for new library facilities with Rohnert Park having some priority. Mrs. Reba Roberts was recognized and asked if there would be room for float building in the new Corporation Yard. Councilman Roberts responded there would be room to build a float but not to store it. Mrs. Fancy Mettert was recognized and suggested that some of the funds be used for more bike Taths around the city. Mr. Lyle Amlin was recognized and spoke on several matters as follows: 1) the possibility of widening Southwest Boulevard from Adrian Drive eastward to the railroad tracks; 2) the possibility of installing signals at the intersection of Adrian Drive and East Cotati Avenue; 3) establishment of a mini -bus service in the Rohnert Park- Cotati area; 4) construction of a civic auditorium that could be used for large banquets, pageants, .etc.; 5)util"ize: existing creeks.for recreational purposes; 6) establishment of an emergency medical center; 7) advised he had recei%d some comments from citizens re loss of individual rights for the good of the community as evidenced by the proposed ordinances relating to garage sales, recreational vehicle parking, and no overnight parking. Mrs. Reba Roberts was recognized and suggested that a civic auditorium in Rohnert Park would be a central location for the county and possibly other cities could contribute funds. Mr. David Eck was recognized and asked what would happen if the bond issue for open space fails and commented that it would be a tremendous job to educate the public before November 6 and thought it might have been better to have scheduled it with the city election next April. Mr. Herman Cox was recognized and commented regarding "Sonoma Grove" and dogs belonging to residents running loose out into East Cotati Avenue and possibly causing accidents. Mr. John Lund was recognized and commented concerning the possibility of a county sponsored child care center being established at Faith Presbyterian Church and dis- cussed some problem areas with the Council and staff. Page 3, September 10, 1973 Page Cochran was recognized and discussed with the Council why the area south of East Cotati Avenue was annexed to the city and also if any problems were being experienced with the City of Cotati's old sewer lines. Mr. Pockrus was recognized and discussed with the Council the .1 a-a ds included in the original master plan. Charles Cochran was-recognized and discussed the bond election with the Council commenting that any money to be raised be put in terms of how much it would cost per taxpayer. Maurice Fredericks'was recognized and,discussed with the Council the possibility of preserving open space sur- rounding the city without purchasing it but merely by county rezoning same. Adjournment There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores adjourned the Town Meeting at approximately 9:18 pm and declared a recess before the adjourned regular session of the Council. Reconvene Mayor Flores called the adjourned regular session to order at approximately 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Revenue Sharing City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the July 1, 1973 to Council dated September 7 concerning,Revenue Sharing. June 30, 1974 Discussion followed. Entitlement Period Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary,and unanimously approved, a portion of the Revenue Sharing funds for the July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974 period were allocated as follows: Library,site acquisition $30,000 Community Center air conditioning 14,000 Land acquisition at A Park or develop A & B Parks 11,000 Rancho Cotate football field improvement 5,000 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, $10,000 was allocated for construction of an animal shelter at the waste water treatment plant. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, $17,582 was allocated for automation of the golf course sprinkler system. Rancho Sonoma City Manager Callinan reviewed previous action on Rancho Subdivi6ion Sonoma Subdivision, advised that American Housing Guild File 0240 was now planning to proceed with the subdivision and Resolution No. 73 -12.8 Regional Park Project Page 4. September 10, 1973 that certain deeds to the City were required. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEEDS (Rancho Sonoma Subdivision) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No.73 -128 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Manager Callinan discussed the agreement between the city and county for.the Rapozo Ranch Regional Park Project advising that the county would like an indication that the city would be willing to equally share maintenance and operation costs of the park if user's fees do not cover same. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the city will share maintenance and operation costs equally with the county if necessary. Ambulance Service Mayor Flores commented that his family had occasion to use the city ambulance service recently and highly commended Sgt. Holmes and Officers Amantite, Gallagher and Park. Founders Days Councilman Roberts requested the preparation of a reso- lution of appreciation for the Chairwoman of Eunders Days. Councilman Beary suggested a letter of appreciation to others involved also. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. to September 12 at 7:00 p.m. for an executive session to interview an attorney regard - ing representation of the city in a possible suit involving the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Project. D puty ity k APPROVED: Mayor i