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1973/08/20 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 20, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this dte in reg. ular session commencing at 7:30 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 Coun® oilmen except Councilman Smith, and City Manager Callinan were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters . and the appointments to Ad Hoc Committee on Open ; Space. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (4) Ccunci7men Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Smith, his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes. Mayor Flores noted that Councilman Smith was representing the Council in making a presentation to Councilman Lucius, at the Healdsburg Council meeting. Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager'Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Planning Director Skanchy and Sint. as Public Works Wiggins Executive Session. Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters and the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space. Approval of Minutes. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 6, 1973 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 $595,655.10 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. Founders Day Funds A brief discussion was held on a letter request from Mrs. Cecil Flores, Founders Day Chairman, for disbursement of the $1,000 budgeted for Founders Day activities. Upon motion. of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved, disbursement of the $1,000 budgeted for Founders Day activities was approved. Page -2= August 20, 1973 Proposed County A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed Sonoma Ordinance re "X" County ordinance concerning "X" rated movies. Rated Movies Upon motionof Councilmar Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare a ,let-ter for the Mayor's signature advising the County Counsel's office that the Rohnert Park City Council. supports, the' proposed ordinance. LA.FC Annual Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discussion concerning Conference the`LAFC Annual Conference to be held in Santa Rosa. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, any Councilman who is able to attend the California Association. of Local Agency Formation Commissions Annual Conference September. 19 through 21 in Santa Rosa wasauthorized to do so. Santa Rosa Councilman City Manager Callinan advised that Santa Rosa City Council - Poznanovich man Jerry Poznanovich, scheduled to appear concerning Bay Area Air Pollution, had advised he would be unable to be present and would reschedule the appearance at a later date. Rohnert Park Chamber Rohnert Park Chamber of Ccnmerce Manager, Don Jones, appear. - of Commerce Manager, ed and made a presentation to 'the Council concerning the Don Jones Chamber budget for the year. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Rohnert Park Cham- ber of Commerce budget was approved as submitted and dis- bursement of the Chamber's pro -rata share of business lic- ence fecs authorized, Ordinance No. 203 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 53 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 104 BY CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF THE TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE, OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY City Manager Callinan exp.l.tined' the ordinance. Upon motion of. Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Counci lman Roberts, and,approved -by -the following roll call vote, the :reading; of Ordinance No. 203 was waived and said ordinance was adopted; AYES:, (4) Councilmen Beary,_:Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NODS: ( 0 ) None ABSENT'° (1) ' Councilman Smith" Ordinance No. 204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RELATING TO EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS City Manager Callinan, explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded. by Councilman Page 3 Beary, and reading of was Pdopte AYES August 20, 1973 approved by the following roll call vote, the Ordinance No. 204 was waived and said ordinancc (4) Councilmen Leary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NnESe (0) done ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Ordinance No. 205 AM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MAKING PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES SUBJECT TO PUBLIC TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND CONTROL Cite Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Fsopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following poll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 205 was waived and said ordinance: was adopted. AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman amity OrKnance No. 206 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ROHNERT PARK CITY ORDINANCE NO. 46 City Nanager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, anj approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No.. 206 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ASSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Resolution No<73 --113 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR WATER OPERATIONS PERMIT City Eanager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded. by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -113 was waived and said resolution was adopte& Page 4. August 20, 1973 Resolution No. 73-114 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM DITZ-CRANE (Hinebaugh Creek-Project.No. 1972-3) Resolution No. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolutioa No. 73-114 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, payment to Ditz-Crane, not to exceed $0,500 per acre, for said conveyance was authorized. 73-115 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 69-48 (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968-3 Assessment No. 1-1.1 City'Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73=115 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-116 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPARTMENTS AND PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS TO THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74 City Manager Callinan expl:a-.*.ned -the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved with Councilman Smith abstaining, .the reading of Resolution No. 73-116 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Councilman Smith stated for the record he abstained due to his recent arrival. Councilman Smith Councilman Smith arrived during the explanation of the Arrives above resolution, his time of arrival being approximately 8:05 p.m. Resolution No. 73-117 RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1973-74 FOR THE CITY;OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved with Councilman Smith abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 73-117 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Councilman Smith stated for the record he abstained due to his recent arrival. File No. 0261, Appeal Planning Director Skanchy reviewed Planning Commission of Planning Commission action on the proposed Regal 8 Motel sign, explained a Denial of Proposed drawing for said sign which was on display, showed photo- Regal 8 Motel Sign graphs of the proposed sign, reviewed the sign ordinance a Page 5. August 20, 1973 as it applied to the appeal, and read a letter dated July 27,.1973 from Planning Commission Chairman Gc,.i.-"L to the City Council setting forth the reasons for Commission's denial of the proposed sign, Attorney Maurice Fredericks appeared advising he was representing owners of Regal 8 Motels but was not authorized to negotiate for them. He commented that there were presently 23 Regal 8 motels with 40 more in various stages of planni.qg° . that the Rohnert Park motel would be the first in California; they have to be in a competitive position with other motels in the vicinity; and their logo, which appears on the proposed sign, is a registered trademark. Mayor Flores offered an opportunity for those Planning Commissioners present to speak. A brief discussion followed during which City Attorney Maxwell was asked whether or not it would be proper for the Planning Commissioners to speak. Mr. Maxwell opinioned that it would be all right if they spoke if they merely amplified the position of the Commission and did not inject any personal feelings. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:45 p.m. Planning Commission Chairman Goff was recognized and commented briefly. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the appeal of Regal 8 Motel for a proposed sign was denied without prejudice and the Planning Commission's denial was upheld. Discussion followed during which it was suggested by 'some Councilmen that if the sign were reduced in size and redwood used in the frame for the sign it might be more acceptable. File No. 0240 City Manager Callinan explained the request of American American Housing Housing Guild to assign its subdivision agreement dated Guild, Request for May 22, 1973 for Rancho Sonoma Unit 1 to Norpen Develop- Approval to Assign ment Company, advised he could see r.o problem with said Subdivision Agreement assignment, and recommended same. Discussion followed for Rancho Sonoma with Mr. Bill Bailey of American Housing Guild participa- Unit 1 Ling. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, assignment of the subdivision agreement dated May 22, 1973 to Norpen Dev- elopment Company by American'.Housing Guild was approved with the understanding that American Housing Guild will expedite conveyance of the necessary right of way for the Hinebaugh Creek assessment district project, Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 73 -118 was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -119 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT Bond Counsel Davis explain,�:d the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -119 was waived and said resolution was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None Ordinance No. 207 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROHNFRT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUB- MITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT: DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID.INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON: FIXING THE DATE OF SAID ELECTION, THE MANNER OF HOLDING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF. Bond Counsel Davis explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll Page 6. August 209 1973 Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Preliminary Report Councilman Beary read portions of the preliminary report From Ad Hoc Committee of the Ad Hoc Committee on Open Space, advised that the on Open Space final report would be submitted to the Council prior 'to September 30, and explained the open space map on display. Mr. Sherrod Davis of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, Bond Counsel, explained the procedures and time schedule necessary to place a bond measure on the November ballot. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. Davis participating. Resolution No. 73 -118 A RESOLUTION. REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Bond Counsel Davis explained the resolution and City Manager Callinan read the ballot proposition contained in the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 73 -118 was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -119 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT Bond Counsel Davis explain,�:d the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -119 was waived and said resolution was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None Ordinance No. 207 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROHNFRT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUB- MITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT: DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID.INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON: FIXING THE DATE OF SAID ELECTION, THE MANNER OF HOLDING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF. Bond Counsel Davis explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll Page 7. August 20, 1973 call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 207 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES- (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (Q) None Public Works City Manager Callinan explained the location of the Corporation Yard,' Corporation Yard and briefly explained the drawings of Project No. 1973-0 same on display. Joel DeSilva of Architect Simons office further explained the drawings on display and advised the designed building would be constructed of concrete block with redwood facia, contained office space, automotive shops, repair areas, storage bins, and underground storage tanks would be installed with the entire site of approximately 21,�, acres to be fenced. He advised the estimated cost to be $121,949. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,the plans and specifica- tions for the Public Works Corporation Yard, Project No. 1.973-9, were approved and staff authorized to call for bids. Resolution No. 73-120 TESTIMONIAL RESOLUTION TO DONNA KARASEK Councilman Beary read the resolution° Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 73-1.20 was adopted. Cities•Schools Councilman Roberts reported that at the last meeting of Coordinating the Cities-Schools Coordinating Committee discussion had Committee Report been 'field concerning (a). the city school agreement re Ladybug Park, (b). the school district paying for crossing guards in Cotati, and (c). the desirability of having stop lights at the intersections of Adrian Drive and East Cotati Avenue and Lancaster Drive and East Cotati Avenue. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Director of Public Safety Dennett was authorized to investigate any available grant funds that might be used for stop lights at the Adrian Drive-East Cotati Avenue intersect-1-on and to work with Cotati Chief Gray in obtaining similar lights for the Lancaster Drive-East Cotati Avenue intersection. Santa Rosa Urban Councilman Roberts read a portion of the minutes of a Renewal Project recent Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association meeting which contained a policy statement not to interfere with internal affairs of member cities unless specifically Page 8. August 20, 1973 requested bya city-to do so which was adopted following a discussion about Rohnert Park's position with regard to the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Project. Councilman Roberts commented that Rohnert Park is not trying to take anything away from Santa Rosa, but pointed out that tax monies would be lost to the various taxing agencies involved since any increased property taxes as a result of the increased assessed valuation of the urban renewal properties would be used to retire the bonds on the property; that the proposed shopping center in Santa Rosa would jeopardize the position of Rohnert Park in obtaining a shopping center!, and perhaps it was time to try and persuade the State Legislature to change the formula for apportioning sales tax. Discussion followed. Park Site for West Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning a recent Side of Freeway visit he and Councilman Deary had made to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park and the number of children there, that even though there was ample playground equipment for the children there was no baseball field or large field for active sports of any kind in that area. He advised that Roberts and Aguirre had committed to provide the top soil and seed if a park site could be acquired. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to look into the possibility of acquiring 2-3 acres immediately north of the Rancho Feliz 'Hobile Home Park for park purposes. I Town Meeting Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning having another town meeting on September 10 to be started with a brief presentation on open space with the remaining time left open for subjects from the audience. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, a town meeting was scheduled for September 10 as outlined by Mayor Flores with each Councilman to be limited to five minutes speaking time. Presentation to Councilman Smith advised he had attended the Healdsburg Healdsburg Councilman City Council meeting earlier in the evening to present Bill Lucius Councilman Bill Lucius with the resolution and plaque authorized at the August 6 meeting and Mr. Lucius had been completely taken by surprise. He commented he hoped Healdsburg would be cooperative with Rohnert Park in its position relative to the Santa Ro I sa Urban Renewal Project. Letter Agreement with City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Mr. W. Valena re Council. the letter agreement with Mr. William Valena re Farming Sewer Plant farming the sewer plant land, copies of which had prev- Land iously been supplied. to the Council. A brief discussion followed.. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Page 9 August 20, 1.970 Leary, and unanimously approved, the letter agreement with Mr. Valena dated August 15 was approved. School,Site in "L4" City Manager Callinan advised that due to vacation Section schedules he had not been able to discuss the best way of acquiring the school site in "L" section with City Attorney Maxwell and would report on same at the next regular meeting, Santa Rosa Urban City Manager Callinan advised he had obtained names of Renewal several attorneys and would be contacting them to discuss the possibility of representation for the city if it is deemed feasible to file suit against the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Agency. He commented that the City of Santa Rosa has a good City Council and staff and does not want to get into a personal vendetta over the matter. Discussion followed during which Council requested a report at the adjourned meeting to be held August 27 if at all possible. Business License Tax City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the for Mobile Home Parks Council letters received from Carole Kenworthy, Manager of Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park, and Mrs. Iona Sime, owner of Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, and also a letter from Chamber of Commerce Manager Don Jones responding to Mrs. Kenworthy, all concerning the increase in the business license tax for mobile home parks. Discussion followed during which the Council indicated it would cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce in studying the matter. CD Santa Rosa Urban City Attorney Maxwell stated he had read several newspaper Renewal accounts that referred to him being the legal counsel for the City in connection with the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Agency.- '. he advised that was not the case since he had represented the Urban Renewal Agency in the past and also had property and business interests in the area of the proposed project and therefore had a conflict of interest. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p,m. to August 27 at 7:00 p.m. City C e APPROVED: -Mayor