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1976/08/23 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 23, 1976 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 8:15 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 8:00 p.m. and at which all Councs"l.- men, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney. Flitner were present and which was held to discuss litigation, and personnel matters and appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Asst. City Manager Albright, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain, and Supt. of Public Works James Eagan. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 17, 1976 were approved as submitted. Approval. of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $204,269.15 were approved. Communications 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. Non - Agendaed Items Councilman Eck requested that time be allotted under matters from Councilmen in order that he might give a report on the Citicaw- Schools Coordinating Committee meeting. Mayor Flores requested that time also be allotted during that same portion of the agenda for a report on the Library Advisory Board. The Council concurred to both requests. City Manager Callir_an requested that two items be added under planning and zoning matters, namely, 1) architectural review of a proposed office /warehouse structure located immediately north of the Gates Acoustinet building on South Santa Rosa Avenue as submitted by Mr. James Groom for the firm of A.B. Dick, and 2) Parcel Map No. 22 in the area of the State Farm development. File No. 0486 Architectural Review of A.B. Dick Facility Page 2 August 23, 1976 f.. I � L J-1 _LU 1.jCLJ-U-LUW .Citv A4.4­crer "a" ln­ also noted h4r. Donald vai—aw had indicated that he would be unable to attend tonight's m Councilman 'Eck expressed his desire that consideration of architectural review for the A.B. Dick facility be placed on the next Council meeting's agenda. City Manager Callinan explained that as the result of a clerical error the matter had been inadvertently omitted from the agenda. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, File No. 0486, architectural review of a proposed A.B. Dick office/ warehouse structure located on South Santa Rosa Avenue was not added to the Council's agenda. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores I-TOES: (1) Councilman Beary ABSENT: (0) None Mayor Flores indicated that the above referenced matter sh , culd 1-e scheduled for the September 13th meeting and that Parcel Map No. 22 would be considered under the planning and zoning matters section of the agenda. Mrs. Anna Cousterouse Mrs.�Anna Cousterouse, 7333 Carioca Court, member of the Cotati-Rohnert Park (btati-Rohnert Park School District Board of Trustees, was Ichool District recogniiz'ed and ad . dressed the Council concerning the problem of over-crowding school classroom facilities. (A copy of Mrs. Cousterouse's remarks were requested from her for attachment to these minutes ... but none has been provided. A copy of her statement as printed by the Clarion newspaper is attached to tile original set of these minutes.) Mayot, I. Flores generally responsed to Mrs. Cousterouse's cor, . ments,'ek-press-ing that portable classrooms would have merit in light of the present'over-crowded situation and motioned that, in the pattern of cooperativeness between the School Board and City, that a Educational Facilities Committee be, established -to study the proposed acquisition of nec'e�isariy portables 'for the school district, to determine what fees would be appropriate, when portables would be needed and how soon they-could be delivered, and their site location, Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion and responded to portions of Mrs Cousterouse's presentation. Generaldiscussion followed. At the request of School Board of Trustee member Anthony Carbone,, who was recognized, Mayor Flores again described the purpose of the :proposed Educational Facilities Committee. General discussion'fo'llowed with the Council members and Mrs. Cousterouse, Mr. Carbone, and Mr. Andrew Camozzi partici- pating. Page 3 August 23, 1976 Mayor Flore's motion to establish a Educational Facilities :Committee comprised of two Councilmen was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (0) None Mayor Flores expressed that the goal of the committee would be the immediate implementation of a program for the acquisi- tion of portables. Further discussion followed. Mayor Flores appointed Councilman.Beary and himself to serve on the Educational Facilities Committee and stated that a report would be submitted at the September 13th Council meeting. Further discussion followed. Michael Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, remarked that every effort should be made to acquire the necessary funds for purchase of portable units from the builders in the area. Mayor Flores assured that every effort would be made to secure the portable units.. Further discussion followed. In response to a question from Mrs. Kathy Briscoe, 932 Alma Avenue, Mayor Flores commented that it was probable that funds for the purchase of the portable units would have to come from the City's reserve account. Discussion followed. Mrs. Phyllis Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, was recognized and advised the Council that she was circulating a petition to obtain 500 signatures opposing double session, which would be submitted to the City Council and School Board, read the text of the petition and pointed out that possibly developers in the area would donate structures. Discussion followed. Mr. Manuel Margado, 7080 Adele Avenue, questioned how future provision for adequate school facilities would be solved. Mayor Flores assured that there was a responsibility and commitment to provide quality eduction to the City's child- ren. Mrs. Gloria Garrett, 351 Bruce Avenue, and member of the Cotati- Rohnert Park School District Board, was recognized and advised that the School Board had scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, August 25, 1976, 7:00 p.m. in order to consider alternatives to the double session program. Councilman Eck initiated a discussion with Mrs. Cousterous concerning the amount of time needed to implement the double session program. Discussion continued with City Attorney Page 4 August 23, 1976 ner. 'q T relative to the issuance of building Flit particip ting k' of such a procedure® Mayor Flores concluded the discussion advising that the problem of over-crowded school facilities would be addressed in a report to be submitted at the September 13th Council meeting by the Educational Facilities Committee. Mrs. Phyllis Fore was again recognized and expressed that she desired orderly growth otherwise she wouldn't have moved Into,the,area unless'her children would receive a good education. Discussion f011owede _f Recess MayoP.,Vlores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9-.45,p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 10:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Appointments to Mayor Flores advised that since one of the applicants who Cultural Arts had indicated an interest in being appointed to the Cultural. COTOMiSsion Arts Commission wasn't feeling well that appointments to the Cultural ArtsiComission would be considered at this tine.: City Manager Callinan informed that the Council was consider- ing two appointments to the City's Cultural Arts Commission to fill those positions vacated by the resignation of Mr. Chet :Crowley and Mrs. Rose D. Sweeney, that copies of fact sheets submitted by firs® Marion McMullan, Mrs. Mildred Kinne y and Mrs. Shirley Russell had been previously provided to Council members, and also that Mr. John Behl, Mrs. Hope Griffiths and Mrs. Linda Johnson had quite some time ago indicated,.an interest in being appointed to the Cultural Arts. Commission. Mayor..Flores declared the scheduled public hearing open on appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission® The Council interviewed both Mrs. Marion McMullan and Mrs. Shirley Russell briefly. .Upon motion,o.L -layor Flores., seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and'unanimously approved by _a roll call vote, Mrs® Marion McMullan and. Mrs. Shirley Russell°were appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission,:,­,,, Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Eck,.an4 unanimously-approved, Mrs. McMullan was appointed to serve � th,., balance of Mr Crowleyts term, or until June 30� 1978, and Mrs. Russell was appointed to serve the bal anoe of Mrs® Sweeney's term, or until June 30, 1977® Discussion followed during which the Council directed that in�tbe future former applicants, should be notified of vacancies. Page 5 August 23, 1976 Mr. Ruben. Sala, Mr. Ruben Sala, 242 Alison Avenue, was recognized and explain - 242 Alison Avenue, ed that a fire hydrant was located near his driveway and Fire Hydrant .that because of its peculiar positioning visitors as well as himself had backed their vehicle into the hydrant. City Manager Callinan apprised the Council of the situation, advising that staff, felt there was no justification for the city spending money in the relocating of the fire hydrant, but that in corresponding with the property owner's attorney the City offered to split the cost for relocating the hydrant 50/50. Mr. Orfeo Bellotti, 256 Alison Avenue, property owner of 242 Alison Avenue, was recognized and spoke in support of the relocation of the fire hydrant at the City's expense. Discussion followed between Council members, City Attorney Flitner, Mr. Bellotti and Mr. Sala. Councilman Hopkins motioned to split the cost for moving the fire hydrant with the property owner. Said motion died for lack of a second. Discussion continued with City Engineer Brust participating. Mayor Flores made a motion that the City pay 2/3'3 of the cost for relocating the fire hydrant, the property owner paying the balance. Said motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Eck made a motion that the City pay for the cost of moving the fire hydrant, Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. Discussion followed during which Councilman Hopkins withdrew his second. Councilman Roberts seconded Councilman Eck's motion that the City pay the entire cost of moving the hydrant. Said motion failed by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts NOES: (3) Councilmen Deary, Hopkins and Flores ABSENT: (0) None Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council approved splitting, the cost 50/50 with the property owner for relocating the fire hydrant at 242 Alison Avenue. AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Roberts ABSENT: ( 0 ) 'tone Resolution No. 76- -123 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, COPELAND CREEK IMPRO 4ENT PROJECT NO. 1968-3, ASSESSMENT NO. 2.2 City "!tanager Callinan explained each of the resolutions pertaining to Project Nos. 1968-3, 1967 ®1 and 1964-1, confirming amended assessments. Page. 6 August 23., 1976 Mayor Flores declared . the public hearing open on''Project No. 1968-3, Amended Assessment No. 2.2. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 76-123 was waived and said resolution adopted. resolution'No. 76-12'' A RESOLUTIOF CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANs 2EWvn TRUNK LINES. ROUNERT PARK SANI- TARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 196741, ASSESSMENT NO. 3.1 Mayor Flores decla'.z.,ed the public hearing open on Project No. 1967-1, Amended Assessment No. 3.1. At the request of Mrs. Phyllis Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, City Manager Callinan explained assessment district proceed- ings. There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no written communications received',- Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council- man'Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76-124 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 76-125 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1964-1,.CITY OF ROMERT PARK, ASSESSMENT NO. 1,,2 Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1964-1, Amended Assessment No. 1.2. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 7(1-125 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 76-126 RESOLUTION APPOI14TING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO ZOME 1A FLOOD CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD (Sonoma County ,Tater Agency) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimotil ' sy approved. reading of Resolution No. 76-126 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 76-127 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, COMMERCE BOULEVARD WIDEN- ING PROJECT NO. 1974-12 Page 7 Auf;ust 23, 1976 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck,, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76 -127 was waived and said resolution adopted. xesolution No. 76 -128 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY'TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPARTMENTS AND PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976 -77 Resolution No. 76 -129 RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976 -77 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan summarized Resolution Nos. 76 -128 and 76 -129 recommending that the tax rate be reduced from $1.37 to $1.30. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 76 -130 Resolution No. 76 -131 Resolution No. 76 --132 Resolution No. 76 -133 Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76 -128 was waived and said resolution adopted. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76 -129 was waived and said resolution adopted. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS -,NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT (Colegio Vista Park) City Manager Callinan referred the Council to Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain's memo, dated August 23, 7.976, relative to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant applications. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76 -130 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION OF 'fHHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE'APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT (Dorotea Park) Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76 -131 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION'FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT (Eagle Park) Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading, of Resolution No. 76 -131 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT (Rancho Sonoma Park) ;Page 8 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, s( Hopkins, and u-LnIa-LI`U-U0uS5_ 1.y approved, No. 76-133 was waived and said reso. File No. 0169 - Councilman Beary advised that he wou Codding Enterprises, pating in the discussion or voting o� Development Plan for he occasionally does work for Coddink, a Regional Shopping Beary left the Council Chamber at thi T Center the time being approximately 10:46 p.i Planning Director Skanchy described the proposed development plan for a regional shopping center located west of South Santa Rosa Avenue, south of lRohnert Park Expressway, being approximately 72+ acres in size, pointed out the location of major department stores, speciality shops, and restaurant as depicted on a map which was displayed. Planning Director Skanchy as well as the Planning Commission recommended that the preliriAnary development plan be approved subject to conditions contained in his August 10, 1976 planning staff report. Discussion followed concerning final configura- tion of the site plan. .,.Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on File No. 0169, Codding Enterprises development plan for a proposed regional shopping center on the west side of U.S. 101, south of Rohnert Park Expressway. Mr. Michael Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, questioned Mr. Codding when he anticipated the shopping center would be completed. Mr. Hugh Codding, Codding Enterprises, was recognized and explained that optimistically speaking the center could be under construction within the next 2-3 years. Mr. Jack Titus, 6081'E1sa Avenue, was recognized and opioned that Golden Gate Transit should be consulted in order to find a means of transportation for the senior citizens to the proposed shopping center and also observed that such a facility will generate more populace i.e in relation- ship to school facilities construction. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned at this point in -the meeting, Returns the time being approximately 10:54 p.m. �I General discussion followed concerning growth in the city's schools, school facilities, sales tax generated by commercial development, assessed valuation of property and residential growth related to shopping facilities. Mr. Peter D. Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, inquired what the status was of pending litigation with Santa Rosa. Mayor Flores responded that a final decision was forthcoming. Discussion followed with City Attorney Flitner and City Manager Callinan participating concerning litigation matters. Page 9 August 23, 1976 There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores.declarod the public hearing closed. Discussion was .initiated concerning completion of the U.S. 101 interchange cloverleaf and related facilities. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Codding Enter- prises" development plan for a proposed regional.,shopping center facility located west of South Santa Rosa Avenue and south of Rohnert Park Expressway (72+ acres) was approved subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff report. AXES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary File No. 0485 - City Manager Callinan reminded of previous discussion in Amendment to Zoning, considering the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to Code - Mechanical allow mechanical play devices in "C- Rec."" Districts subject Play Devices in to the issuance of a use permit,.noted that the only area 99C -Rec. "" District in the City zoned "C-Rec." was that in the vicinity of Double Decker Bowling Alley, reminded of specific provisions in the agreement with Jim Decker to allow mechanical play devices, informed that the matter had been considered by the Planning Commission and, after expressing concern as to the clarification of a "mechanical play device " recom- mended that the City Council approve same, explained that it was necessary to amend the Zoning Code as well as other sections of the Municipal Code which prohibit mechanical play devices and informed that notice of the scheduled public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code to allow mechanical play devices in "C- Rec." (Commercial Recreational) Districts subject to issuance of a use permit. Mr. Michael Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, was recognized and spoke in favor of the amendment to the Zoning Code. Mr. Richard Tipton, 5150 Commerce Boulevard, representing Santa Rosa Cigarette Service, was recognized and expressed that all businesses should be allowed to have mechanical play devices. Mr. Peter Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized and questioned what the difference was in a mechanical play device and what -the pizza parlor had. City Attorney Flitner generally explained the proposed ordinance's definition of a "mechanical play device4° vs. a game of chance. Mr. Michael Fore was recognized and again expressed his support of all mechanical play devices. Page 1.0 August 23, 1976 Mr. Tipton was again recognized and pointed out that there wasn't a great deal of difference between "gong" and a pinball machine, that they were all basically a game of skill. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the publichearing closed. Ordinance No. 315 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 AND SECTION 17.16.070 of CHAPTER 17.16 (COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS 11C-RFC" - Uses Allowed by Use Permit) Upon Tnotian of Ooiincilmean Unpkins_ seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 315 was read and said ordinance introduced. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts ABSENT: (0) None Parcel Map No. 18, Planning Director Skanchy reviewed J Bar B, Inc.17i, applicaL- J Bar B, Inc. -lion to split a 1.37+ acre parcel in the area east of Commerce Boulevard, immediately north of Copeland Creek including the future site for a Kentucky Fried Chicken facility. Planning Director Skanchy reviewed some of the conditions attached to the parcel map end informed that the Planning Commission recommended the parcel map's approval. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Parcel Map No. 18 was approved. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: ( 0 ) None ABSENT: (11) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Parcel. Map No. 22, City Manager Callinan informed that Parcel Map No. 22 repre - State Farr, Ins. Co. sented a routine split in the area of the State Farm Insur- ance Company's development, that said map had been checked by staff and found to be in order. Discussion followed during which it was noted that Councilman Beary would not participate in discussion or voting on this matter because of a possible conflict of interest. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, Parcel Map No. 22 was approved. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary page 11 August 23, 1976 File No. 0436 - Mayor Flores explained to Mr. Groom, who was present, that Architectural Review, since the architectural review of the A.B. Dick facility A.B. Dick Office/ had not been scheduled on the agenda that it would be con - Warehouse Facility sidered at the Council's September 13th meeting as a regular agenda item. Mr. Groom was recognized and explained the extreme urgency in starting construction.of the facility so that the project's completion would not put the A.B. Dick business under great hardship. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, architectural review of the A.B. Dick office /warehouse facility was scheduled as a non-- agendaed item. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSENT: (0) None Planning Director Skanchy reviewed the proposed 2,700 square foot metal structure's facade, as depicted in a rendering; which was displayed, location on South Santa Rosa Avenue immediately north of the Gates Acoustinet complex, parking, ingress /egress, described future widening; of South Santa Rosa Avenue, landscaping, etc. Planning Director Skanchy also described future additions to the proposed structure and location of a gasoline pump, also, that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed structure subject to conditions. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion that the landscaping plan include more trees on the south side of the proposed struc- ture. Councilman Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. James Groom, applicant, was recognized and described in detail the common driveway between Gates Acoustinet and the proposed structure, freight delivery bays, etc. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts withdrew his second. Councilman Eck's motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, architectural approval was granted for the A.B. Dick office/ warehouse structure, located on South Santa Rosa Avenue, north of Gates Acoustinet, subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff report. AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES:' (1) Councilman Eck ABSENT: (0) Done Page 12 August 239 1976 A 7,T Ord, inane ce No. 316— 1114 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 58 AND CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE knechanicai Play i)evices) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Discusslon followed. Councilman Hopkins During the above discussion Councilman Hopkins left the Leaves and Returns Council Chamber , at-approximately:11:49 p.m. and returned at approximately 120.00 midnight. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and.approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance__ No. 316 was read, and Said ordin�rloe IT AYES.- (3) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts ABSE,TT-. (0) None Ordinance No. 317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROHIBITING PLACING OF MAIL BOXES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS• OF-WAY AND REQUIRED YARD AREAS City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and.unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 317 was waived and said ordinance introduced by title. AcqiaiWitlon_ of New City Manager Callinan advised that $8,000 had been allocated Sti,eet Sweeper in the.City?s budget for a lease payment on a new street sweeper and directed the Council's attention to a lease- purchase proposal submitted by the Exchange Bank concerning same, copies of which had been distributed to Council members along with a quotation from 1•1estern Traction for the desired sweeper with a purchase price of approximately $30,000. Citv En7ineer Brust explained that the Public Works Depart- ment presently used two old model street sweepers, which he noted were in constant need of repairs, and recommended that the City purchase a Wayne sweeper trading in one and keeping the other sweeper as a stand-by unit. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council authoriz- ed the acquisition of a new Wayne street sweeper. Recess? Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 12:10 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 12:17 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Relocation of Bus Mayor Flores advised that the reloocation of a bus stop Stop from Adrian Drive and East Cotati Avenue to approximately 200 feet west of Adrian Drive had been referred to the Cotati Planning Commission and City Council for their response. Page 13 August 23, 1970 Bus Transit .Service, Director of Public Pdorks /City Engineer Brust and City Manager Callinan apprised the Council: of a proposed bus transit system to service the Cotati- Rohnert Turk area, taking over the former Golden Gate Transit bus service Route No. 71., that would be funded by T.D. A. funds, and solicited comments from the Council concerning a proposed agreemennL with Petaluma concerning same. It was further reported that the City of Petaluma would act upon the agreement on August 30th. The Council briefly discussed the matter and offered no objections to the proposed bus service or agreement. Finance Director City Manager Callinan advised that present Finance Director Michael A. Daley had submitted his resignation and was planning on relocating to Riverside. He informed that recruitment for another full -time director would commence and'that an interim appointment had been made, Neighborhood City Manager Ca.11inmz solicited the Council's direction 'Meeting in designating its next neighborhood meeting. Discussion followed. The Council directed that the next neighborhood r,.eeting should be held September 20th, at the Community Center or Waldo Rohnert School, in "B" neighborhood., Coinr.!erce Boulevard City Manager Callinan advised that he had anticipated pre - U)ndcerg;roundinl seating a cost estimate to the Council for the stream lining of undergroud utilities on Commerce Boulevard, but did not yet receive the figures from Pacific Gas and Electric. Public corks. Bill City Manager Callinan apprised the Council of the recently approved Public Works Bill and possibility of monies avail- able to the City therefrom, informing that staff would be preparing; projects so that they could be submitted for consideration upon release of monies. Donatio -,:i to City City Manager Callinan commented that Jud Snyder had donated by Jud Snyder a refrigerator to the City's Benecia Recreation Building. „ The Council expressed its appreciation. Stop Sign on South® City 'Manager Callinan advised that City Engineer Drust west Boulevard at would be preparing; a staff report in connection with the No,Name Street installation of a stop sign or signal at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and !To flame Street. Discussion followed concerning difficulty for pedestrians or bicyclists in crossing; Southwest Boulevard, and during which it was recommended that a permanent solution be provided. Mr. Jack Titus was recognized and participated in the discussicn. Buildin" Inspectioi7 City Manager Callinan advised that copies of Director of Services Public Works /City Engineer Brust's memo concerning cost of building inspection services had b een provided to each Councilman. City Attorney Flitner commented briefly or the relationship of homeowner complaints and building code violations. Dis- cussion followed. League of California City Manager Callinan informed that during his vacation Cities, Executive he had been appointed to the Executive Committee City Manager's Committee Department of the League of California Cities, and from time to time would have to attend meetings of same. Six Year. Plan - State City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the Department of Trans- improvements to the U.S. 101 - Rohnert Park Expressway portation interchange not being included in the State Department of Transportation's six year plan. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to prepare a letter, over the Mayor's signature, to the State Dept. of Transportation requesting that improve- ments to the interchange be included in their six year plan. Newsletter City Manager. Callinan advised that each Council member had been provided copies of a cost analysis of the City's newsletter printing, mailing, etc. Mock Disaster City Manager Callinan advised that the City's Department of 'Public Safety would participate in a mock diaster during September in connection with a program of the State Depart- ment of Emergency Services. tuilding Codes Review Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the amount Committee of work accomplished by the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building Codes and expressed his desire to see the charge of said committee expanded. Councilman Eck made a motion to expand the responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building Codes to include preparation of a,report on Building Inspection services. Said motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Eck also noted that the Council's August 17th special meeting regarding appointments to the Ad Hoc Com- mittee should have been brought to the attention of the committee's chairman. Page 14 August 239 1976 Liability and City Manager Callinan advised that correspondence had been Property Insurance recPivP(i frnrn the Oitir?Q Arrpn+ --F Decord T__ V­­ -I,­,.-- � - - -- -- -- ---- _-__ _j -, 11111­11 11. 11 - -5 1 111 t'=cLl�_y OA1UW_L116 a comparison of last year's premium as opposed to that of the co«ir1Y Y mCXL'. U-Lscussioii followed concerning amounts of property and liability coverage. Mr. Thomas Feeney was recognized and participated in a brief discussion concerning amounts of premiums. Upon motion of CouncilmanBeary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to work out and enact a program for property and liability coverage. Affirmative Action City Manager Callinan noted that each Council member had Plan been presented for review a copy of the State Personnel Board's report entitled "Affirmative Action Plan Review and Specific Personnel Recommendations, 197641. League of California City Manager Callinan informed that during his vacation Cities, Executive he had been appointed to the Executive Committee City Manager's Committee Department of the League of California Cities, and from time to time would have to attend meetings of same. Six Year. Plan - State City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the Department of Trans- improvements to the U.S. 101 - Rohnert Park Expressway portation interchange not being included in the State Department of Transportation's six year plan. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to prepare a letter, over the Mayor's signature, to the State Dept. of Transportation requesting that improve- ments to the interchange be included in their six year plan. Newsletter City Manager. Callinan advised that each Council member had been provided copies of a cost analysis of the City's newsletter printing, mailing, etc. Mock Disaster City Manager Callinan advised that the City's Department of 'Public Safety would participate in a mock diaster during September in connection with a program of the State Depart- ment of Emergency Services. tuilding Codes Review Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the amount Committee of work accomplished by the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building Codes and expressed his desire to see the charge of said committee expanded. Councilman Eck made a motion to expand the responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building Codes to include preparation of a,report on Building Inspection services. Said motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Eck also noted that the Council's August 17th special meeting regarding appointments to the Ad Hoc Com- mittee should have been brought to the attention of the committee's chairman. Page 15 August 23, 1976 Res idential - Development Mayor Flores gave a report of the Residential Development Committee Committee, and adv-ised how complaints referred to the com- mittee were dealt with, that initial results showed that residents were grateful. Mr. Jack Titus questionedif,the City's newsletter had informed residents of the services provided by the ReslacnLlal Development Committee. Council members responded in the negative. Councilman Roberts presented a letter received from Mr. and Mrs. Rene Hamann, 1030 San Francisco !,,lay, concerning homeowner complaints, to the committee for resolution. General discussion followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan and Director'of Public Works/City Engineer Brust. Library Negotiation Mayor Flores outlined the responsibility of the Library Committee Negotiation Committee and appointed Councilman Beary and Roberts to serve on said committee. City Schools Mayor Flores informed that the problem of over-crowded school facilities had been appropriately dealt with in establishing the educational Facilities Committee to con- sider acquisition of portables. Councilman Eck spoke briefly concerning the Cities-Schools Coordinating Committee meeting which expressed concern relative to educational facilities and that he would be able to report to said committee that definite action had been taken in relationship to their concerns. Ad Hoc Committee to Councilman Roberts informed that the Committee to Review Review Building Codes Building Codes would be submitting their final report at the September 13th Council meeting, and read some excerpts of the last committee minutes. Anna Cousterous' Councilman Beary requested that Council .members receive Presentation copies of Mrs. Coqsterousel presentation. Library Dedication Mayor Flores noted that the library dedication would be September 26th, 2:00 P.M. Unscheduled Public Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and Appearance - Jack expressed that the August 17th special City council meeting Titus wasn't given without proper notice. Discussion followed during which Mr. Titus was advised that 24 hour's notice had been given to the press, etc., and, also, during which Mr. Titus suggested that perhaps the membership of the City Council should be expanded to include 7 members. City Attorney Flitner City Attorney Flitner explained circumstances surrounding re: Correspondence his writing an ordinance for the City of Santa Rosa and, from Carl Moore later in representing a client in challenging the provisions of the subject ordinance andalso,his role in challenging a City of Santa Rosa school impact fee. Paine 16 August 23, 1976 turtat ti1%acavia v uy .nub iia$it yieScia�cu �v °u. .a vunC411'1 .aa a �GJjy' Speeders of a,form prepared by Director of Public Safety Dennett to aid ri tine identification of speeders. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately_ 1:40 a.m. iepiaty Gity Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Flores