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1973/07/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 2, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:22 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores pre - siding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Coun- cilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :22 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager Albright and Consulting Engineer Larry d�oods . Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved., Mayor Flores was censored for wearing a shirt and tie to the meeting. Executive Session Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters. Approval of Upon motion of Coundiman Hopkins,seconded by Councilman Minutes Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 18 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $19,972.73 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. League of California Upon I motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Cities, Redwood Em- Hopkins,, and unanimously approved, any Councilman and /or pine Division city.staff desiring,to attend the July 21 quarterly meeting of'the League of California Cities, Redwood Empire Division, to be held in Eureka was authorized to do so. Petaluma High School Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning efforts District Matters of the Petaluma.High School Distract in the development of stadium facilities at-Rancho Cotate High School and improved maintenance of the tennis courts upon which the city will be installing lights. Page -2- July 2, 1973 City Manager Callinan advised that there is currently a turfed field and fencing will be installed by the school district to accommodate use of the field for athletic events. Discussion followed regarding city staff giving assistance as necessary. Further discussion followed concerning the lack of proper maintenance to date for the tennis courts, e.g., no lines, poor surface. City Manager Callinan was requested to discuss the latter matter with Schools Super - intendent Les Meyer. Pedesrian Safety At the request of Mayor Flores, City Manager Callinan read Citation a congratulatory letter from the STate Automobile Associa- tion for winning a Pedestrian Safety Citation award. Mayor Flores commented that he was very pleased with the Officer Bill program conducted through the elementary schools and commended Officer Dennis Hays for conducting same. Presentation of Mayor Flores presented a plaque of appreciation to former Plaque to Former Parks and Reaeation Commissioner Hayes Hunter, commending Parks and Recreation him for his six years of service and noted some of his Commissioner Hayes accomplishments while serving on the Commission. Mr. HuntP7:" Hunter responded with thanks and appreciation. Ordinance No. 202 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 169; CHANGING THE TIME OF CERTAIN REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 111 City Attorney Maxwell explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, "and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordin - ance No. 202 was adopted: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith Resolution No. 73 -87 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 151 (Sanitary Sewerage Project No.,1964 -1, City of Rohnert Park Assessment No. 1.1) City Manager Callinan explained,the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -87 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -88 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERATIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.'7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins; and unanimously approved., the reading of Resolution No. 73 -88 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page -3- July 2, 1973 Resolution No. 73-89 A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS (Country Club Drive Improvement Project No. 1972-9) City Manager Callinan-explained the resolution. Upon motion of Cound1man Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution T\Tf,. 73-89 Was Waivprll urd said resoll w -, .adore teed. Resolution No. 73-90 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (country Club Drive Improvement Pro- ject No. 1972-9) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon-,!.motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 73-90 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-91 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALL- ATION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73-91 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-92 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING USE OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MONIES City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-92 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-93 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND OCTAGON COMPANY CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS TO ROAD RIGHT OF WAY City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved with Councilman Beary abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 73-93 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted. Councilman Beary stated for,the record he abstained from voting because he is a sub-contractor on the Cristobal Road project; subject of.the agreement approved by Resolu- tion No. 73 -93. Resolution No. 73-94 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF CITY AMBULANCE, SETTING FEE SCHEDULE, AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION C TO BE PAID FOR CITY PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL RE­�, CALLED TO PARTICIPATE IN AMBULANCE SERVICE Page -4- July 2, 1973 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins., and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -94 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -95 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 73 -95 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -96 RESOLUTION EXCHANGING DEEDS WITH ROHNERTS (Neighborhood Park in Country Club Estates Area) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -96 was waived and. said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1973 -7 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Waste Water Treatment dated June 29 concerning Project No. 1973 -7, reported he Plant Interim Improve -- had talked with Mr. Siskel regarding the agreement for the ments effluent channel and had been advised the agreement was satisfactory and would be returned just as soon as all necessary signatures had been obtained. Mr. Ron Schultz re Community - Police Relations Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the contract for Project No. 1973 -7 was awarded to J. R. Peters, Inc. at the revised bid of $95,145 and the Mayor authorized to execute said contract. City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Ron Schultz had called and cancelled his appearance before -the Council Attorney Maurice City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Fredericks had called Fredericks re Special to request a two week delay in his appearance to discuss Sewer Service Fees special sewer service fees being applicable to mobile homes Being Applicable to parks. Mobile Home Parks City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated June 29 regarding the matter. A brief dis- cussion followed, Upon motion of Councilman Beary, se conded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the matter was continued to the next regular meeting. Petition from resi -- City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the dents of Katherine Council the petition received from residents of the Katherine Ames Apts. Ames Apartments requesting relocation of the animal shelter Page -5- July 2, 1973 Subdivision Standards- Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discussion concerning Fencing and Roofs the'possibility of requiring shake roofs and eliminating fencing as city standards. but suggested the matter be discussed during budget work sessions with department heads present and when some cost figures would be available. A brief discussion followed during which staff was requested to respond to all those who had signed the petition advising of the status of the matter. File No. 0254B City Manager Call—an read a letter dated ju— 15 from Country Club Estates, Planning Director Skanchy reflecting Planning Commission Sub. No. 3, Archi- action on architectural review for Country Club Estates, tecural Review-Plan- Units 3 and 4, which recommended waiving the required ning Commission Recom- fencing in exchange for 50% shake roofs in Sub. No. 3. mendation re Waiving .Certain Fencing Re- Mr. Art Condiotti was recognized and further explained his quirements in.Con- proposal to the Council, advising he would guarantee 50% sideration For a of the units would have shake roofs if the Council would Certain Amount of waive the fencing requirement. He explained that fencing Shake Roofs would beprovided around the perimeter of the subdivision are between the homes on the front and on corner lots, thus boxing the units in. Discussion followed. Counclman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers during the Leaves above discussion, the time being approximately 80:13 Further discussion followed with Mr. Condiotti explaining that the homes would be sold at a sales price which would include shake roofs with only those buyers specifically r * equesting composition roofs or buyers not able to qualify for financing on a home which includes a shake roof being granted a reduction. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, staff was authorized to work out a memorandum of agreement with Debra Homes regarding the requirements for shake roofs and fencing in Country Club Estates, Sub. No. 3, along the lines proposed by Mr. Condiotti: AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned to the Council Chambers at this ' Returns P oint in the*meeting, the time being approxiamtely 8.20 .P.M. Animal Shelter Councilman Hopkins noted that Mr. Olaf Gross was present and inquired if he had come concerning the possible reloca- tion of the animal shelter. Mr. Gross replied in the affirm- ative. Mayor Flores advised that the matter had been 'deferredto the budget work sessions to be held Monday and Tuesday, July 9 and 10, and invited the apartment residents to attend same. Subdivision Standards- Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discussion concerning Fencing and Roofs the'possibility of requiring shake roofs and eliminating fencing as city standards. Page -6- July 2, 1973 Parking Standards- City Manager Callinan advised that the Planning Commission Amendment to Zoning had re- affirmed its position regarding the amendment to Ordinance, File No. the Zoning Ordinance for parking standards and that the 0297 matter would be set for public hearing before the Council_, Parking of Recrea- Councilman Hopkins reported that-the residents who had tiona.l Vehicles recently initiated consideration of requirements for park - ing recreational vehicles had advised him that their neigh - bor had sold his travel trailer and bought a camper so the question was moot with them. Bicycle Safety Councilman Hopkins relayed circumstances of a recent bicycle accident, advised he continues to see bike riders in Rohnert Park riding without lights or reflectors at night, running stop signs, and generally not observing safety rules, and recommended that the Council take a strong stand on bicycle enforcement. Discussion followed during which staff ad- vised that a check would be made with the Public Safety Department on bicycle citations and current activities of the :Bicycle Court and report back to the Council. Ad Hoc Committee on Councilman Beary advised that the Ad Hoc Committee for Open Space Acquisition of Open Space had met and would be meeting each Saturday morning from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the City Offices. Building; Activity Councilman Beary noted that the monthly building activity Report report did not reflect any single family building permits being issued during June. A brief discussion followed. P.A. System Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion regarding the public address system in the Council Chambers and requested that quotes be obtained to improve same before the budget sessions. Budget Matters Councilman Smith requested staff to prepare a five year history, including 1973 -74, showing the population figures for the beginning of each fiscal year and the number of employees in each department at the end of each fiscal year for Council information in considering the budget. Legislative Review Councilman Smith reviewed AB996 (consolidation of elections) SB1316, (B.C.D.C., cease and desist orders); AB24 (Bay Area regional agencies); SB629 (joint powers financing); and AB 1771 (municipal tax authorization). Councilman Hopkins made a motion that the Council go on, record as supporting AB996. A brief discussion followed and the motion was withdrawn. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, -the Council went on record in opposition to SB 1316 since it would tend to take away local control. Group 5 Realty Letter Mayor Flores read his response to Group 5 Realty concerning Concerning Faraudo the Faraudo property for open space. property for Open Space Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Page -7- July 2, 1973 Hopkins, and tranimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to send the letter as read. Industry and Business Mayor Flores advised that July 19th had been designated as Appreciation Days Industrial Appreciation Day and a luncheon would be held at the Carriage House. He also advised that July 26th had been designated t as Business Appreciaton Day with a lunch- eon to be held at the Carriage House. July 4th Activities City Manager Callinan advised that the Recreation Department was sponsoring some activities on July 4th at Alicia Park including a baseball game between city officials who had been challenged by the managers of the American League, Boys Baseball, to be played at noon with a picnic lunch to follow. Crosswalk on South- City Manager Callinan reported that Engineer Hudis and he west Blvd. at No Name had studied the situation of the crosswalk on Southwest Street Blvd. at No Name Street and would be consulting with the City of Santa Rosa Traffic Engineer for alternative marking of the crosswalk. Mayor Flores requested staff to write to Mrs. Azevedo ad- vising that a solution was being sought. 1.973-74 Proposed City Manager Callinan presented the 1973-74 Proposed Budget Budget to the Council-, commenting that it represented a good effort on the part of all city staff members not to request items that are not warranted. Mayor Flores advised that budget hearings would be held July 9 and 10 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to Monday, July,9 at 7:00 p.m. A x D puffy Uty C lk APPROVED: Mayor Page 2 .> That the %% salary incentive presently provided or attendance at e' d 1.1:1 meetings be eliminated. 3� Vacation: A That the foi.l_ow:1ng vacation schedule be implemented: Year of Service Monthly Annual. (inclusive) Vacation Rate Vacation Days up to 2 years 5/6 day 10 12 3 to 5 years 1 day IQ days 15 6 to 10 years 18 10 to 15 years 10 days 20 Over 15 years 1-2/3 days B. vacation may be accumulated to a maximum of 25 daysq provided that each employee 1s req uired to take a minimum of 5 days vacation annually Employees jdes must. work a `ma.nl.mum of 6 months before vacation earned will be credited to said employee. D Seasonal or temporary employees shall not accrue vacation benef � is m 4. Health I- suranc.e m • A. That the following changes be made to the City's health insurance program at no cost to employees: 1. Elimination of the $50 ®00 deduc tible provision. 2. :increase of the relative value schedule by 501. 5. :increase of the hospital morn and board feature to $70.00 per day. 4. Increase of the supplementary accident coverage to $400.00. or,c� �� mu isabil t wLnsraranceu A. That the City prov:ldeq at no cost to employees, a long term -disability income protection Insurance plan having the following features: MEMORANDUM OF Pursuant to Government County organization of Manager of the City of hereby submit their jo for 1973-74 salary and city employees. 1. Holidaysz Code Section 3500 et. seq., the Sonoma Public Employees (SCOPE) and the City Rohnert Park have met and conferred and int recommendations to the City Council benefit adjustments for Rohnert Park A. That, on each occasion that the Governor of the State of California declares a day of mourning or special observance as a holiday for state employees, the day will automatically be observed as a holiday for Rohnert Park employees. 2. overtime: A. That compensation for overtime be either in cash or compensating time off at time and one•half the the employees regular hourly rate. B. That a maximum of 16 hours compensatory time off may be accrued. All amounts in excess of 16 hours will be paid in the form of cash compensation unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the employee and the representative of the City. C. That, in the event of an act of God or other similar major catastropheq as so declared by the City Council, overtime accrued therefrom will be in the Norm of compensatory time off. D. That overtime for off-duty employees required to attend fire-drill meetings be as follows: 1. 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