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1973/09/04 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 4, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:33 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding;. The regular session was preceded by an;excutivo session which commenced at 7000 p.m. and at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present, and which was held to discuss matters related to possible litigation and personnel. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order a.t.approximately 7033 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present. (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts Smith, and Flores Absent: ( 0 ) Intone Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Planning Director Skanchy, and engineer Larry Woods. Executive Session Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Project and that the Council had tentatively scheduled a meeting with an attorney to discuss the matter in greater detail. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by;Councilman Smith, and.unanimously approved, the minutes of August 20 and 27 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $51,555.10 were approved. 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. Redwood Empire Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the Assn. Redwood Empire Association's communication. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, to authorize one member of the Council or city staff to attend the Redwood Empire Association Convention to be held September 19 =21. Further discussion followed after which Councilmen Hopkins and Beary amended their motion and second respectively to reflect authorization to attend the convention only on Thursday, September 20, 1973. Said motion was unanimously adopted. Page 2. September 4, 1973 Resolution No. 73 -124 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Dexter Circle and Santa Dorotea Drive Intersection Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -124 was.waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -..125 :.RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT CONCERNING TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY Resolution No. 73 -126 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -125 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 'TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK RESOLUTION City Manager. Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of:Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73- 126 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File No. 0268 Planning Director. Skanchy reviewed the proposed amendment Proposed Amendment to to the ordinance concerning open space zones and slope Zoning Ordinance by density explaining that there is not now any property in Adding Slope Density Rohnert Park that would be:subject to same but if the and Open Space Zones foothills were annexed to the city in the future there would be an ordinance on the books to protect the city. He advised the Planning Commission had recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Flores opened the scheduled public hearing on File - - No. 0268, proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance by adding Slope Density and Open Space Zones. City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had.been published in the Clarion and that no written communications had been received on the matter. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 208 ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OR ZONING ORDINANCE (Ordinance No. 63) (Adding Slope Density and Open Space Districts) Planning Director Skanchy explained the ordinance. Upon motion of�Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 208 was waived and said Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the final maps for Country Club Estates, Subdivisions 2A E B were approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into appropriate subdivision agreements. Project No. 1973 -11 City Manager Callinan explained project No. 1973 -11 and Wells 10 F 11 advised that Engineer Hudis and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins both recommended that Wells 10 6 11 be drilled Page 3. September 4, 1973 ordinance was introduced: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None File No. 0297 Planning Director Skanchy reviewed Planning Commission and Proposed Amendment City Council action on the proposed amendment to the zoning to Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance concerning off - street parking facilities re Off- Street Parking requirements and reviewed the proposed amendment. Facilities Require- Discussion' followed. ments Mayor Flores opened the ,scheduled hearing on File No. 0297 proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance amending off - street parking facilities requirements. City Manager .Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Clarion and that no written communications had been received on the matter. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 209 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ZONING ORDINANCE (Ordinance No. 63) (Off- Street Parking Facilities Requirements) Planning Director Skanchy explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 209 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None File No. 0254A City Manager Callinan explained that the developer was Country Club Estates requesting a split of the final ma.p formerly approved to Subdivisions 2A`E B allow him to proceed in smaller increments. Planning Final Map Approval Director Skanchy explained the final maps for Country Club Estates, Subdivisions'2A 6 B, which were on display, and advised they conformed to the tentative map. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the final maps for Country Club Estates, Subdivisions 2A E B were approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into appropriate subdivision agreements. Project No. 1973 -11 City Manager Callinan explained project No. 1973 -11 and Wells 10 F 11 advised that Engineer Hudis and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins both recommended that Wells 10 6 11 be drilled Page 4. September 4, 1973 this fall so that pumps and other necessary equipment could be installed in the spring and the wells put on line before summer. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers during the Leaves and Returns above discussion, the time being approximatley 8 :12 p.m. He returned at approximately 8 :15 p.m. Union motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, staff was authorized to call for bids on Project No. 1973 -11 Wells 10 & 11: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Smith ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins stated for the record he abstained because he missed part of the.discussion and did not feel prepared to vote on the matter. Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because he feels it is premature at this time. Project No. 1973 -12 City Manager Callinan reported that some street overlay Street Overlays work was being planned for Arlen Drive, Adrian Drive, and Almond Drive and-solicited suggestions from the Council for any additional streets. Discussion followed during which it was suggested by the Council that bids for the work be called for in two ways; i.e. all the work to be done at one time and all work to be bid at once but to be done in stages. Open Space Bond City Manager Callinan read a statement prepared by bond Issue counsel which quoted the tax rates for the open space bond issue which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot along with the ballot argument. Councilman Smith read a proposed ballot argument in favor of the bond election prepared by him and Councilman Beary read the proposed ballot argument in favor of the bond election submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Beary made a motion., seconded by Mayor Flores, to adopt the ballot argument for the bond election submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space. Further discussion followed after which Mayor Flores withdrew his second -to the motion. Councilman Beary °s motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion was held during which a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space and any Councilman desiring to attend was scheduled for 8 :00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, at the City Offices. Page 5. September 4, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, sects ;ded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the ballot argument for the bond election to be finalized at the September 5 Open Space Committee meeting was approved as the ballot argument. League of California City Manager Callinan solicited an indication from the Cities Conference Council concerning voting delegates to the League of Delegates California Cities Annual Conference to be held October 21 24. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and'unanimously approved, Mayor Flores and Vice Mayor Beary were designated as voting delegates and alter- nate respectively to the above -- mentioned conference. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, any Councilman, or city staff member designated by the City Manager, was author- ized to attend the above- mentioned conference. Tour of Bike Paths City Manager Callinan initiated a brief discussion concerning an appropriate time for the Council to tour the bike paths in 44LP9 section. The Council indicated it would tour said bike .paths at noon Saturday, September S. Street Names Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning new street names, the difficulty of pronouncing and spelling some of them, and asked if changes were possible. Staff responded that public street names could be changed by the City and suggested cooperation with the post office and private street names within mobile home parks could be changed.with permission from the owners, Parking on Streets Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding a recent ruling in San Francisco concerning parking being restricted on public streets and how it might apply in Rohnert Park. City Attorney Maxwell indicated he was not familiar with the ruling and could not offer an opinion. Councilman Smith indicated he would obtain further information on the matter. Bicycle Lanes Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning installing bike lanes on certain streets, eg Southwest Blvd, Adrian Dr. and Arlen Dr. City Manager Callinan indicated that staff would study the matter. Driveway Councilman Roberts commented on driveways construction. Public Safety Councilman Hopkins .inquired what the policy was for Public Officers Hats Safety Officers on wearing hats; are they worn when leaving their vehicles or are they left in the cars. Page 6. September 4, 1973 City Manager Callinan responded he was not sure but they were probably.not worn in an effort.-to avoid a militaristic appearance. Jr. High School Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concerning Football Field the football field at Rohnert Park Jr..High School not being watered adequately. City Manager Callinan indicated he would check on the matter. City of Concord Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concerning Intersections the City of Concord narrowing its intersections. American Legion Post Mayor Flores announced that Mr. Ed Little had invited the No. 338 Council to the Community Center on September 23 to witness the accepting of the permanent charter for American Legion Post No. 338. Town Meeting Mayor Flores initiated a brief discussion regarding prepar- ation and distribution of a. flyer to each home in the community announcing -the Town Meeting to be held September 10, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mayor Flores was author- ized to arrange for preparation and distribution of a flyer as outlined above. Santa Rosa Urban City Manager Callinan advised that pursuant to discussion Renewal Project held in executive session a meeting will be arranged with an attorney to discuss the possibility of his representa- tion of the city in the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal project matter. Business License City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of correspon- Correspondence dence received from mobile home park managers concerning the high Business License tax on mobile home parks, advised he had received the recently revised ordinance, and recommended that a maximum fee of $250 be established for mobile home parks. A brief discussion followed, during which the Council indicated agreement with said recommendation. Cash Flow Situation City Manager Callinan reviewed the City's cash flow situation and requested authorization to obtain a tempor- ary loan from Exchange Bank at 6.75% interest to allow the city to keep its public deposits to maturity in order to realize the full 8% earnings on said deposits. Dis- cussion followed. Resolution No. 73 --127 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY LOAN FROM EXCHANGE BANK CityManager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution Nol 73 -127 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 7. September 4, 1973 Revenue Sharing City Manager Callinan explained that Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $87,582 would be received for the period July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974, requested that the Council be thinking about items to designate for said funds and suggested the animal shelter or the corporation yard planned for construction. He requested that a decision be made by September 10 in order to comply with publication and reporting requirements for intended use of the funds. Bus Service City Manager Callinan advised that a letter had been received from Golden Gate Transit indicating that the anticipated improved bus service would not follow the route anticipated. Discussion followed during which the Council authorized the Mayor to call Golden Gate Bridge Director Bill Lucius to be followed by a letter asking his assistance. Cotati Building City Manager Callinan advised that the Cotati City Manager Inspection had requested possible assistance from Rohnert Park's Building Inspection Department on a temporary basis due to resignations of Cotati personnel. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated willingness to provide the requested building inspection service, as a courtesy measure to the City of Cotati, if needed. Several Councilmen suggested the matter be held in abeyance pending outcome of the Cotati recall election. Sonoma Grove- City Manager Callinan advised that the ordinance for Development Fund Fee development fund fees does not specify a fee for travel trailer parks, therefore Sonoma Grove had been tentatively classified as a commercial enterprise for collection of said fees and that no special sewer service connection fee had been charged. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated agreement with said classific- ation for Sonoma. Grove. Ordinance No. 208 City Attorney Maxwell, responding to a question posed earlier in the meeting regarding Ordinance No. 208, indicated -that combination of the slope density and open space zones into one ordinance was proper procedure. City Loans City Attorney Maxwell, commenting on discussion held earlier in the meeting, advised that there is a prohibit- ion against cities borrowing money unless it can be repaid from current tax revenues. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. -to September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy ity erk APPROVED: Mayor