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1976/07/12 City Council Minutes (3)ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 12, 1976 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 8:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. David Jones, Call to Order .Rdll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Communications Letter of Appreciation from Doris Givens Mayor Flores led a minute of silence or prayer in memory of David Jones, editor and publisher of the Cotati.Call and a friend of the City of Rohnert Park, who died in a traffic accident. Mayor Flores requested contributions of blood to be donated to the'Sonoma County Blood Bank in Mr. Jones' name. Mayor.Flores.called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Hopkins, whose time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes. Staff.present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts,,and approved, with Councilman Eck abstaining due to his "not having attended the meeting, the minutes of June 28, 1976 were approved as submitted; and the -minutes of July 6, 1976 were unanimously approved as ;submitted. Upon motion'6f Councilman Eck, seconded by .Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attacheAllist.,.in the amount of $465,677.64 were approved. Communications per. the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as noted specifically in these minutes. Councilman Roberts requested details concerning a letter of appreciation from Doris Givens. City Manager Callinan stated the letter was to express appreciation for a service involving the Public Safety Department but he was not familiar with the specific incident. Page 2 July 12, 1976 Storer CATV Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning a letter of complaint from Martin J. Hall regarding in- correct information on the Storer CATV station. City Manager Callinan advised he had referred the letter to Storer CATV and was informed there had:been a loss of power resulting in the incorrect information being shown on the air, and that Storer was going to submit a letter response. Wastewater for Councilman Eck initiated a discussion regarding City Construction.:Use Engineer Brust's memo to City Manager Callinan concerning wastewater for construction use, asking for particulars. Mr. Callinan stated it does appear as.if the City will be given approval by the Water Quality Control Board for using wastewater for construction use; indicated the City would be charged a fee of approximately $140. Mayor Flores suggested that staff request that the fee be waived. Mr. Callinan stated lie would follow up on the matter. Tennis Club Donation Mayor Flores initiated a discussion.concerning Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain's memo to City Manager Callinan concerning a- donation by the Rohnert Park Tennis Club; requested that staff forward a letter of appreciation, over the Mayor's signature, to the Rohnert Park Tennis Club. Mr. Callinan stated he would do so. Non-Agenda Item City Manager Callinan requested that a resolution con- cerning placing of four -way stop signs at the Santa Barbara Drive and Bonnie Avenue intersection be placed on the agenda at the °appropriate time. The Council concurred. Mayor Flores suggested it be brought up under the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. Unscheduled Miss Gail Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, President of the Public Rancho Cotate High School Marching Band was recognized Appearance and read a letter from Governor Brown's office selecting that band to represent the State of California at the inaugural events in Washington, D. C.; advised that some:.: $11,000 had been secured by the group for expenses by various fund raising activities; indicated the group would leave January 18th for Washington, D. C. and would be staying in Alexandria, Virginia. Mayor Flores commended the students for raising their expense monies. Miss Bailey invited the councilmembers and staff to participate in the upcoming Donkey Contest, which they indicated they would be pleased to do. Mr. Jerry Wright, Music Director of the high school, was present and thanked the Council for its support of the Rancho Cotate High School Marching Band. Rohnert-Park' Explorer•Boy' Scouts State Farm Drive Street Name Councilman Hopkins Arrives Rohnert Park Explorer Boy Scouts Page 3 July 12, 1976 Mayor Flores stated Mr. Robert,Walt�rs had requested..: "time to s eak re ardin the R hn rt P rk E 1 r Bo p g g o e a xp ore y Scouts, was not.present.in the chamber, but would be recognized when he arrived. Mr. Hugh Codding Codding Enterprises, Inc., was recognized and requested time to speak later in,the meeting at the time of discussion of the.Transport Avenue Alignment, concerning changing the name of.the. northern continuation street from Transport Avenue to State Farm Drive. The Council agreed. At this point in the 'meeting Councilman Hopkins arrived, the time being approximately 8 :15 p.m. and apologized for his, and Mr. Walters, lateness..;, Mr. Robert Walters, 542 Anton Ave., Was recognized and made a presentation of the Charter from the Rohnert Park Explorer Boy Scouts, and invited the councilmembers -to a'Father and Son Golf Tournament on August 28th. Mayor Flores,thanked Mr. Walters on.behalf of the Council, indicating he would ask staff to have the Charter framed. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council designated that five single'golf, passes be allocated as prizes in the Rohnert Park Explorer Bay.Scouts Father and Son Golf Tournament on August 28th. Kairos Mr. Gregory Harder, representing.Kairos Community Develop - Representatives ment Council, Inc., was recognized and.stated, at the Request for Council's previous direction, he was returning to request Funds an allocation of funds for Kairos to be considered in the current 1976 -77 budget; advised an allocation of funds had been made by the City of Cotati. City Manager Callinan and the Council discussed funding to be received from the CETA grant and federal revenue sharing; whether the services offered by Kairos were a duplication of other services in the community; and the tight budget limitations of the.Cityls 1976 -77 budget. The consensus of the Council was.that1 this year the limitations of the budget would preclude an allocation of funds to Kairos, but invited Per. Harder to return at a future date to again discuss the possibility of the City making a contribution to Kairos. Page 4 July 12, 1976 Rohnert Park Mr. Donald Tarpley, 703 Lincoln Ave., representing the Taxpayers Rohnert Park Taxpayers Association was recognized and Association invited the Council and staff to attend a July 15th Meeting meeting:of that association to discuss the 1976 -77 City Budget. City Manager Callinan and several of the council - members indicated they would be in attendance. Mayor Flores extended an invitation to Mr. Tarpley and other . members of the Taxpayers Association to attend the City Council meeting of July 26th at which time the budget will be formally adopted. Ordinance 314 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIlx: OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change A. P. No.143- 050 -54) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Councilman Eck queried City Attorney Flitner as to whether he should'abstain from voting since he had been absent when the ordinance had been introduced. Mr. Flitner opined that if Councilman Eck had read the minutes and was familiar with the background and subject matter of the ordinance, he could vote on same. Councilman Beary indicated he would abstain on the adoption of the ordinance, as he had on the introduction, because of a possible conflict of interest. Councilman Roberts indicated that he would vote on the ordinance based on City Attorney Flitner`s explanation of "rule of necessity" given when the ordinance was introduced. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance 314 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted. AXES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN. (2) Councilmen Beary and Eck File 0434 Mayor Flores reminded the councilmembers that they had Lovmark Building indicated they would individually inspect the Lovmark Building on South Santa Rosa Avenue and return with comments thereto. Councilman Roberts stated he felt the structure and landscaping,had improved over some months ago; felt that.the Planning Commission should exercise caution in issuing an occupancy permit until final completion and City approval is accomplished. Page 5 July 12, 1976 A discussion ensued as to whether an occupancy permit had been issued as there appeared to''be machinery in' the building. City Manager Callinan advised that an occupancy permit had not been issued as yet; solicited specific recommendations from the Council prior to the City issuing an- occupancy permit. Discussion continued with -the councilmembers feeling that %the building still failed to comply with plans and specifications; the conditions set forth on the Planning Commission staff report; painting and landscaping.to be completed, and staff exercising more caution in the future with regard to allowing machinery or equipment to °be moved into a structure prior to an occupancy permit being issued. Mr. Callinan indicated Mr. Lovmark had been complying with staff requests insofar as replacing paving, meter boxes, etc. Councilman Beary felt it was not to the City's advantage to place too many hardships on Mr. Lovmark and his tenant" The discussion concluded with Mayor Flores requesting Mr. Callinan to prepare a status report for the July 26th meeting indicating the improvements made by Mr. Lovmark and outlining any mitigating circumstances at that time. Mr. Callinan stated 'he` would do so. Transport Avenue City Manager�Callinan gave a verbal report on the Alignment proposed alignment of Transport Avenue, referring to a map on display; noted that the Council had requested that staff talk with Mr. Jim Redding of Western Gold Land, Inc. concerning a change in the road configuration which adjoins their property. Mr. Callinan indicated that this had been done and Mr. Redding had no objections to the proposed realignment of this road; further stated that staff did not recommend a change `.in the name of Transport Avenue ;,but should this be considered the matter would be referred to the Planning'Comniission for a public hearing and then to'the City Council, also scheduled for a public hearing. Mr. Hugh Codding was recognized and stated that State Farm Drive would be'a continuation of the realigned Transport Avenue; advised Codding Enterprises, Inc. would be willing to share'equally in "the cost construction ,of the improvement; requested the Council's consideration when the matter comes before it for changing the name to State Farm Drive. Mayor Flores thanked Mr. Codding; stated the matter would!: proceed•through the proper•channels of the Planning !.': Commission and then to the City Council. Parcel Map 21 Western Gold Land, Inc.. Lilac Tot Lot Page 6 July 12, 1976 City Manager Callinan, referring to the displayed parcel map, explained that Parcel Map'21, Western Gold Land, Inc.- had inadvertently been left off the Planning Commission agenda,,, and in the.interest of expediting this matter .it was being brought before the Council at this time. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, approval was given to Parcel Map No. 21, Western.Gold Land, Inc. property on the east side of Commerce Boulevard, north of Hinebaugh Creek for a roller skate rinks mayor Flores indicated councilmembers had inspected the Lilac Tot Lot in response to a petition from residents in that area; drew a sketch of the lot indicating recommend - ed changes outlined on the petition, namely, installation of benches, sprinklers, moving play equipment out of the lot, turfing, trees and landscaping; estimated the cost of these improvements to be approximately $2500, which would be made by way of Council'allotation. Mrs. Kitty Collins, 828�Lilac Way, was recognized and discussed with the Council the present condition and use of the lot. Discussion followed regarding the costs.involved, trans - ferring'the play equipment to other areas, with a corres- ponding reimbursement of funds to the Lilac Tot Lot for proposed improvements; whether the residents would be interested in participating in a community effort to improve the tot lot, etc. Mayor Flores made a motion, seconded by.-Councilman Hopkins, to improve the Lilac Tot Lot as follows;.*. (1) Remove the three items of equipment, namely, the wheels, slide and swings. (2) Install'a sprinkler system. °(3) Designate a sand area and turf the remainder. (4) Plant additional trees and shrubs. (5) Install three additional benches. (5) Install a post to prevent the entrance of motor bikes. Councilman Roberts requested that the.motion include the selling of the removed,items.of play equipment to other areas in the City. Mayor Flores and,Councilman Hopkins accepted the amendment to the motion® Councilman Beary felt that funds should not be expended to install a sprinkler system in the Lilac Tot Lot. Mayor Flores amended his motion, and Councilman Hopkins accepted the amendment for his second, to limit the amount of money expended for improvement of the Lilac Tot Lot to $1,000. Page 7 July 12, 1976 Mayor Flores' original motion, inclusive of the above .. ''- documented amendments, was approved unanimously. 'Mayor` Flores • asked Mrs. Collins to contact the residents in the area and solicit their input as to the arrangement of the improvements to be made-at the Lilac Tot Lot, and whether lawn, rather than rolling turf, would be acceptable to them. Mrs. Collins agreed to do so, Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved to appoint Mayor Flores and Councilman Eck to a Committee for Redevelopment of the Lilac Tot Lot. Resolution 76 -106 A RESOLUTION of THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIT REJECTING. THE'CLAI14S OF.JILL YOUENS AND ROBERT THOMPSON. ' city `Manager Callihan explained the proposed resolution was to reject a claim involving.a Public Safety incident. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution • --176- 106 was waived and said resolution was adopted. . Councilman Eck inquired as to whether the claimants have been advised that their claim had been rejected. Mr. Callinan responded that there isla law requiring the" City to notify all claimants:vithin a specified time when rejecting a claim. Agreement with City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council obtaining Lawrence Simons, the services of Lawrence Simonsi AIA, to design a Public AIA, for Public Safety._ facility on .Country .Club Drive, referring to Mr, Safety Facility Simons? proposal dated June 28th, copies of which had been presented to the Council. .,Discussion followed.,with the councilmembers and Mr. .Callinan participating ;concerning whether other bids had been solicited; "spending °as: little money as possible on this facility with attention given to making the exterior attractive; having some type of fail -safe electrical emergency • facilities. Upon motion, of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized an agreement with Lawrence,Eimo�is ;.AIA, for design of a Public Safety facilityton,;Country Club Drive. f' City Manager Callinan briefly discussed Mr. Simons' proposal to designa recreation,building, indicating that if the.Public Works �i�l can sustain an over -ride of President,Ford ?s..recent. -veto, staff will be requesting "' �` approval for a recreation building facility. Stop Signs at City;Manager Callinan advised that a petition had been Santa Barbara Drive received from many residents for stop signs at the and Bonnie Avenue Santa Barbara Drive and Bonnie Avenue intersection, and accordingly a resolution had been prepared. Resolution 75-107 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLA- TION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -1.07 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 1976-77 Budget City Manager Callinan indicated that two additional Public Safety Officers had been approved in the 1976 -77 Budget, solicited comments from the Council regarding recruiting this personnel from the reserve force or follow- ing the Affirmative Action procedure. Discussion followed with the consensus of the Council being that open recruitment, with all reserve officers being encouraged.to apply,.would be appropriate. Supreme Court City Attorney.Flitner advised that the Supreme Court Decision Re has held that zoning of land is subject to referendum. Zoning Open Space City Attorney Flitner stated the California Supreme .Zoning Court of Appeals had held that open space zoning, if it results in the taking of land, is unconstitutional. Page S July 12, 1976 Rohnert Park Mayor Flores stated a number of tickets had been presented Day at %the for the Rohnert Park official family to attend the Sonoma Sonoma County County Fair on Rohnert Park Day. Discussion followed Fair as to the distribution of these tickets with the council- members making suggestions as to whom they should be allotted; City Facilities 'City Manager Callinan advised the Cty would have an Open House on Open House on August 14th with the City Offices, the AA H�I�II�L ��fLi. �.�LIt f9.. waw .w .. H'-in Vr and other City 4acll4tl .s oD__ to the •.lJ1U 1J14L1Vn 14rLL all V A Cr B 16$L A.1.6LiG0 V6J C:Ll 4V the public, and invited all the councilmembers to participate in this Open house. Stop Signs on City Manager Callinan stated that, in compliance with Myrtle Avenue the Council's request, he was making a'30 day staff" at Liman Way report of the Myrtle Avenue /Liman Way traffic situation after installation of stop signs at that intersection. Mr. Callinan stated staff has received no negative reports regarding the stop signs at this intersection. Stop Signs at City;Manager Callinan advised that a petition had been Santa Barbara Drive received from many residents for stop signs at the and Bonnie Avenue Santa Barbara Drive and Bonnie Avenue intersection, and accordingly a resolution had been prepared. Resolution 75-107 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLA- TION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -1.07 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 1976-77 Budget City Manager Callinan indicated that two additional Public Safety Officers had been approved in the 1976 -77 Budget, solicited comments from the Council regarding recruiting this personnel from the reserve force or follow- ing the Affirmative Action procedure. Discussion followed with the consensus of the Council being that open recruitment, with all reserve officers being encouraged.to apply,.would be appropriate. Supreme Court City Attorney.Flitner advised that the Supreme Court Decision Re has held that zoning of land is subject to referendum. Zoning Open Space City Attorney Flitner stated the California Supreme .Zoning Court of Appeals had held that open space zoning, if it results in the taking of land, is unconstitutional. Page 9 July 12, 1975 Building Codes. City Attorney Flitner cautioned that in reviewing Building Review Codes the State requires that local conditions must be justified prior to making a changd'in'the Code, eo g., specifying the local conditions that require a change in the State Code. Roberts and City Attorney Flitner advised that Roberts & Aguirre Aguirre has chosen to appeal the recent sewer connection fee Lawsuit lawsuit handed down in favor of the City of Rohnert Park; stated there may be a possibility of the City negotiating with Roberts & Aguirre. ;.Discussion followed concerning the costs the City has sustained with regard to this lawsuit, and the Council requested Mr. Flitner to keep it advised on this matter. Rohnert Park Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning Zip Code Rohnert Park obtaining its own zip code numbers separate from Cotati, suggested writing to the Postmaster General and appropriate legislators recommending a separate zip code number for Rohnert Park. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, the Council approved the acquisition of a Rohnert Park zip code number and taking appropriate action to obtain same. Councilman Eck expressed concern about the costs to business people in making changes in their stationery, business forms, etc.; requested a friendly amendment to the motion to include a request that the Rohnert Park zip code be 94928. Councilman Roberts and Councilman Hopkins'accepted the amendment, and the motion was approved unanimously. Fireworks Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion recommending that the Parks and Recreation Commission sponsor next year's 4th of July festivities with picnics and a firework display; further recommended the banning of private sale of fireworks. It was the feeling of Councilman Roberts that the organizations selling fireworks as a fund raising project were not realizing that much of a profit; suggested that the City pay for the public fireworks display. Discussion followed with Councilman Hopkins indicating that he views the 4th of July celebration as a part of Americana, and does not believe it represents a great fire hazard; would like to see some documentation regarding complaints. It was generally felt by the Council that the subject of banning of fireworks should be set for public hearings. Page 10 July 12, 1976 Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Flores, and approved by the following,voice vote, the Council approved setting a public hearing to ascertain the. banning of the sale of fireworks, and should fireworks be banned, to request the Parks and Recreation Commission to spqnsor.the 4th of July events with a.public display of fireworks. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores NQ 1" 31 - 'J% Slouncilwall HOPKIIIS Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:40 p M. to 8:00 p.m. on July 26, 19760