1976/09/13 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 13, 1976
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:40 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
Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which
was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters.
Call to Order' Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7. -40 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, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer Brust, Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain,
Planning Director Skanchy and Director of Public Safety
Dennett
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 9
and August 23 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $370,663.52 were approved.
Said total includes $15,475.00 for the Rohnert Park Civic
Commission.
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.
Mon-Agendaed Items Councilman Eck requested that time be allotted under Matters
from Councilmen re. police patrol on Founder's Day.
Sting Rays Swim Team Mrs. Kay Henderson, 7104 Belita Avenue, Vice-President of
the Sting Rays Swim Team, was recognized and, referring
to Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain's memorandum
dated July 26, 1976, commented that the team charged a member-
ship fee of $30 per person or $100 per family, also, that
theteam only swam for 8 months last year, not 10. Discus-
sion followed concerning the Sting Rays between Mrs. Hender-
son and Council members.
Mr. Steve Boyd was recognized and, on behalf of the Sting
Rays Swim Team, presented the team's fourth place trophy
from an"open meet to the Council, also, a team T-shirt to
each,Councilman and City Manager Callinan.
The Council expressed its appreciation. Councilman Eck
initiated discussion, with Mrs. Henderson participating,
concerning the team becoming self-sufficient.
PaFe 2 September 13, 1976
Resolution No. 1 76-134 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTj-10RI/Z!N(, AND APPROVING INSTALLA-
TION OF STOP SIGNS
"r-1 or A T?rQr)T. ITTMS Arr7TT-rw(-, rnMPT, TTON AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
Resoluftiton /', � _ - _X
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - ADRIAN DRIVE AND BURTON AVENUE
OVERLAY - PROJECT NO. 1975-10
Resolution No..,76-136 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(Denecla Park, Swimming Pool)
Resolution No. 76-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN TRACTION COMPANY (for Street Sweeper)
Resolution No. 76-138 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT
SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF PETALUMA (Bus Service)
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Resolution No. 76-139 A RESOLUTION A CrU111111 T tPort-on of Golf Course llliil/
Drive Right-of-Tc1ay)
Resolution No. 76-140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AGREEMENT
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WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES
DIVISION (Forming Certain Examining Services)
Resolution'No. 76-11-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF
COOPF-,
'1 RATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY. TY OF SONOMA R ELATING
TO PLANNING ASSISTANCE
Resolution No. 76-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AGREEMENT
WITH-P-AUL SKANCHY FOR PLANNING SERVICES
City Manager Callinan, referring to his September 10th memo
to the City Council, explained the above resolutions. A brief
discussion was held during which Mr. Callinan advised that
the pay rate for Mr. Skanchy would be $13.50 an hour rather
than $10.00.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of resolution
Nos. 76-134 through 76-142, as listed on the Consent Calendar
section of the meeting's agendawere waived and said resolu-
tions were adopted.
Ordinance No. 315 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 63 AND SECTION 17.16.030 OF CHAPTER 17.16 (COMMERCIAL
E -Rec.11 - Uses Allowed by Use
AND RECR-ATIONAL DISTRICTS 11C
Permit)
City Manager Callinan read the ordinance.
U . pon motion of Councilman Hopkins,,seconded by C ouncilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordin-
ance No. 315 was adopted.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts
Ordinance No. 31-6 AN 056t1qANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
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NO. 58 AND CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE ROHN ERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(Mechanical Play Devices)
Page 3 September 13, 1976
City Manager Callinan read the'ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordin-
ance No 316 was adopted.
AYES ". (3) Councilmen .Beary, Hopkins and Flores
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts
Ordinance No. 317
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT "PARK PROHIBITING PLACING
..OF MAIL BOXES;. uiTHIII THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND REQUIRED
YARD AREAS
City Iianager.;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 was adopted.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores
NOES :. (0) None
Ordinance,No.. 318
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTION
ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 58 AND SECTION 9.28.010 OF THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Mechanical Play Devices)
City Manager Callinan read,the ordinance. Discussion follow -
ed.
Upon.motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 318 was
introduced.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts
and Flores
NOES: (0) "" None
File No. 0488 -
Planning Director Skanchy, referring to a site plan and
Belli Deli, Inc.,
architectural rendering which was displayed, gave a staff
Architectural
report relative to Belli Deli's application for architectural
Review
review of a proposed 5,000 sq. ft. structure located immedi-
ately north of Self - Service Furniture; described roofing
material, facade, landscaping areas and setbacks, ingress /
egress to the proposed facility and entire shopping center
complex and informed that the Planning Commission recommended
approval: of the proposed project. Discussion followed con -
cernino eliminating parking stalls to increase the landscaped
setback.
Mayor'Flores made a motion to grant architectural approval
to Belli Deli, Ines. proposed structure, subject to the
conditions contained in the staff report, and further to
provide that the front parking stalls be reduced from 7 to
3 spaces in order to provide a 40 foot landscaping easement
on Commerce Boulevard.
Page 4 September 13, 1976
Phf,* Grant Wartnenna, 19034 rA,* --
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Belli Deli, inc., was recognized and commented briefly
on the proposed project and the effect of eliminating parking
spaces. Discussion followed between Council members, staff,
Mr. Wartena and Mr. Doug Craig of Codding Enterprises.
Councilman Beary made a motion to amend the original motion
allowing the applicant to compensate for 4 of the parking
spaces which were eliminated, i.e. in a triangular landscaped
area south of the proposed structure, Discussion followed.
Councilman Roberts seconded the motion to amend the original
ncti,n which was zpproved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins
Discussion followed.
Mayor Flores? original motion, as amended, failed by the
following roll call vote;
AYES: (1) Mayor Flores
NOES- (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins and Roberts
Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
to grant architectural approval to Belli Deli's proposed
5,000 sq. ft. structure as recommended by the Planning
Commission, subject to the conditions contained in the plan-
ning staff report, and subject to the condition that a 15
foot minimum landscaping setback be provided on Commerce
Boulevard, and more specifically that it be mounded and
landscaped with large trees.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend Councilman Beary's
motion to provide a 210 foot minimum landscaping setback.
Said motion to amend died for lack of a second.
Councilman Beary's motion was then approved unanimously
on a roll call vote.
Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 3:50 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:52
p.m. with all Councilmen present.
File No. 0492 - Planning Director Skanchy, referring to a rendering which
Ben Oretsky, was displayed, gave a staff report relative to Mr. Ben
Architectural Review Oretsky's application for architectural review of a proposed
Professional. Bldg. 15,835 sq, ft. professional office building located north
of Enterprise Drive, described facade, landscaping, ingress/
egress, screening of mechanical equipment and advised that
the revised plans, as submitted, were recommended for appr
approval. Discussion followed concerning coordinating land-
scaping with other facilities in the area.
Page 5 September 13, 1976
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, architectural approval
was granted to Ben Oretsky's proposed 15,835 sq.ft.
office building as shown in revised site plans displayed
at the meeting, subject to conditions.
Project No. 1976-4, City Manager Callinan explained this assessment district
State Farm Dr.- project. Copies of the bid summary and Engineer's Report
Enterprise Dr. had been previously presented to the Council members.
Improvement Project Mr. Callinan further stated that notice of the public hearing
had been published in -the local newspaper, mailed to property
owners, and posted in the assessment district area.
Mr. Philip D. Assaf, Bond Counsel of Wilson, Jones, Morton
and Lynch, was present to answer questions from the Council.
The Council was apprised that Don Dowd Co. was low construc-
tion bidder on this project, said bid being $571,000, and
low bond bidder was Kern Schumacher. It was noted that
no written protests had been received and that Councilman
Beary would not participate in discussion or voting on
this matter because of a possible conflict of interest.
Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1976-4, State Farm Drive - Enterprise Drive Improvement
Project.
There being no one desiring to he heard, and no written
communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public
hearing closed. Discussion followed.
Resolution No. 76-1)-1,3 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 76-47, STATE FARM DRIVE-ENTERPRISE DRIVE, Project No.
1976-4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Resolution
No. 76-1113 was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Resolution No. 76-1411, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DELETION OF CERTAIN ACQUISI-
TIONS AND THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENT AS REQUESTED
BY PROPERTY O11NERS, STATE FARM DRIVE-ENTERPRISE DRIVE,
Project No. 1976-4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Resolution
No. 76-1.44 was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
HOES: ( 0 ) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Page 6 Septemhen 1.3. 1976
Resolution Floe 76.145 A RES0LUTION ORDERING REDUCTION of ASSESSMENTS, STATE FARM
DRIVE-ENTERPRISE DRIVE, Project No. 1976 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Resolution
No. 76-145 was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck.. Hopkins., Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
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THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS,
STATE FARM DRIVE - ENTERPRISE DRIVE, Project No. 1976 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and approved by the :following vote, Resolution No. 76-146
was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Resolution No. 76147 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, STATE FARM DRIVE-ENTER-
PRISE DRIVE, Project No. 1976.4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and approved. by the following vote, Resolution No. 76-147
was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Resolution No. 76 -145 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER, STATE FARM
DRIVE - ENTERPRISE DRIVE, Project No. 1976-4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Rdberts,
and approved by the following vote, Resolution No. 76 -143
was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Page 7 September 13, 1976
Resolution No. 76-1-49 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS, STATE FARM DRIVE-- ENTER-
PRISE DRIVE, Project No. 1976-4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following vote, Resolution
No. 77-149 was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores
NOES: ( 0 ) None
ABSTAIN: T (1) Councilman Beary
Bill and Margaret Flud, City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council,
Application for Taxi dated September 10th, concerning Bill and Margaret Flud's
Cab Service application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity in order to operate taxi cab service within
Rohnert Park, informed that the notice of public hearing
had been published in the local newspaper, and recommended
that no action be taken to grant a certificate for the
-proposed taxi cab service.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chamber during the
Leaves and Returns above presentation, the time being approximately 9:10 p.m.
and returned at approximately 9:12 p.m®
Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on the appli-
cation of Bill and Margaret Flud for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxi cab service
within the City of Rohnert Park.
There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written
communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public
hearing closed®
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Mayor Flores,
and unanimously approved by a roll. call vote, the City
Council took "no action" on the issuance of a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Bill and Margaret
Flud for a taxi cab service, thereby denying the application
without prejudice.
Ronald and Leslie
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council,
Beeghley, Application
dated September 10th, concerning Ronald and Leslie Beeghley's
for Ambulance
application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Service
Necessity in order -to operate an ambulance service within
.Rohnert Park, informed that the notice of public hearng
had been published in the local newspaper, and recommended
that the matter be continued to the Council's September
27th meeting in order to allow Public Safety to complete
its investigation.
Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on the appli-:,.
cation of Ronald and Leslie Beeghley for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate an ambulance
service �,7ithin the City of Rohnert Park.
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September 13, 1976
Mr. Ken Mackitrick, President of the Sonoma County Ambulance
the Co '1
Service, was recognIzed and recOm--ende-A that the , ncll
defer action on the proposed application until a study
had been completed by a special task force relative to
the number of ambulance services operating within the county.
Discussion was initiated by Mayor Flores concerning providing
cardiac arrest services in relationship to the existing
services.
Mr. Ronald Beeghley was recognized and explained that the
proposed service would not include a "paramedic unit", but
rather a 24 hour medical transfer service and, also, explained
that his application in Rohnert Park was the result of
polling 'I'S cities.
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Discussion followed between members of the Council and
Mr. Beeghley concerning future expansion of the proposed
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ambulance service.
Mr. Bill Brown, Brown7s Ambulance Service, was recognized
and generally commented on the number of ambulance services
offered in comparison to the County's population. Mr.
Brown expressed opposition to the proposed service.
Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and urged
the Council's approval of the proposed service.
Mrs. Phylis Fore, 940 Ellen Street, was recognized and
spoke on behalf of the proposed ambulance service.
Mr. Brown, was again recognized and, referring to a 1974
Grand Jury report, cited that the number of ambulance services
within Sonoma County were ten times the State average and,
also that the EMCC State mandated task force could, at a
later date, overrule the application.
There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores
continued the public hearing to the September 279 1976
Council meeting.
Report of Ad Hoc Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion suggesting that
Committee to Review the final report of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building
Building Codes Codes he continued -to the September 27th meeting in order
to receive staff's analysis of same. Discussion followed
with Jack Titus and Robert DeG,Ian participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the final report of
the Ad Hoc Committee to Review Building Codes was continued
to September 27th.
The Council requested that an hour be allotted on the
September 27th agenda for this matter right after the Consent
Calendar,
Mayor Flores expressed the Council's appreciation to members
of the Ad Hoc Committee and directed that certificates
of appreciation should be issued in recognition of their
contribution to the community.
Page 9 September 13, 1976
Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 9:35 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:45
p.m. with all Councilmen present.
Report of the Mayor Flores gave a report of the educational Facilities
Educational Facilities Committee informing that two portables would be placed at
Committee Cotati School and Thomas Page School in order to alleviate
the overcrowded situation.
,City Manager Callinan explained the proposed joint powers
agreement with the Cotati-Rohnert Park School District
and advised that developers in the area had offered to
contribute $11,500 towards the acquisition of educational
facilities.
Discussion resumed, with City Attorney Flitner participating,
concerning setting precedent in providing educational facil-
1�
ities, school bond election, and source of funds for educa-
tional facilities.
Resolution No. 76-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING JOINT
PO1-,JERS AGREEMENT WITH COTATI-ROHNERT PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend the agreement to
provide wording that funds were a "one time emergency only"
allocation. Said motion died for lack of a second.
Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of
Resolution No. 76-150 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Anna Cousterouse, School Board of Trustee Member, was recog-
nized and initiated a discussion concerning provision for
terminating the agreement.
Mr. Michael Fore, 940 Ellen Street, was recognized and
questioned if developers had been notified that funds night
be needed at another time for the same purpose. Mayor
Flores responded in the affirmative.
,Request to "Pace City Manager Callinan read School Superintendent Jim'Da'vid-
Growth" son's letter dated September 2, 1976 wherein the School
Board has requested that the City "pace growth". Councilman
Eck initiated discussion concerning the possibility of
pacing growth in relationship to, developing school facilities .
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Councilman Eck made a, motion to establish a committee to
draft an ordinance limiting the number of housing starts
for the next two years, said committee being comprised
of two members of the Rohnert Park City Council and two
members of the Cotat.1.-Rohnert Park School District. Council-
man, Robpxts seconded the motion. ,
Discussion followed.
Councilman Roberts withdrew his second. Councilman Eck's
motion died for lack of a second. Discussion was again
resumed concerning the city's past and future growth rate.
Page 10 September 13, 1976
Mr. Anthony Carbone, School Board of Trustee member, was
recognized and reflected that the burden resulting from
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the answer was in establishing a paced growth.
Mrs. Phylis Fore, 940 Ellen Street, commented that homes
were being provided for people to move into and questioned
what other alternative to pacing growth could there be.
Mayor Flores described various alternatives t6 paced growth.
Mrs. Anna Cousterouse, School Board of Trustee Member,
was recognized and commented on qualifying for construction
of school facilities in relationship to growth and number
of students that could be accommodated by providing portables.
Councilman Beary quired if the school district had initiated
preparation of a Public ?-,Jorks grant application. Mrs.
Cousterouse was not aware of the grant.
Mr. Richard Smith, 495 Arlen Drive, was recognized and
expressed that pacing growth was the best alternative in
comparison to other alternatives and generally commented
on same.
Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and urged
that Councilman Vck's motion should be reconsidered.
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Discussion followed between Council members and City Manager
Callinan.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chamber at this point
Leaves in the meeting., the time being approximately 11:06 p.m.
Public Works Act 1976 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memorandum to the Council,
dated September 10, 1976, concerning preparation of a Public
Works grant application.
General discussion followed during which the Council express-
ed its approval of those projects presented in City Manager
Callinan?s memorandum of September 10th.
Liability and Property City 14anager Callinan gave a staff report on quotes received
Insurance for the City's liability and property insurance coverage
and recommended that the umbrella coverage be discontinued
in light of the spiraling costs for same.
Thomas Feeney, Insurance Broker of Record, was present
and participated in a discussion between Council members,
City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner. lie asked
that the record show that he recommended against dropping
the umbrella liability coverage.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following vote, staff was authorized
to place the City's liability and property insurance, for
the approximate premium of 5619000, as explained by Tom
Feeney of Feeney insurance Agency.
Page 11 September 13, 1976
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Eck and Flores
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
City Manager City Manager Callinan advised that he would be attending
Pro-Tempore the International City Manager's Association conference
from September 27th through October lst and requested that
his appointment of Asst. City Manager Albright as City
Manager Pro-Tempore be approved.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, the appointment of Asst. City
Manager Albright to serve as City Manager Pro-Tempore during
City Manager Callinan's absence was approved.
Scout Hut Dedication City Manager Callinan informed that the Scout Hut dedication
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ceremonies would be held on September 11th, 12:00 Noon.
Library Dedication City Manager Callinan informed that the Library dedication
ceremonies would be conducted on September 26th, 2:00 p.m.
Councilman Roberts quired staff re, donation of National
Geographic magazines to the library. Discussion followed.
Mobile Home Park Fees City Manager Callinan reported on sewer connection fees
and Capital Outlay Fund fees collected from Roberts and
Aguirre for Rancho Feliz and Rancho Grande mobile home
parks. City Attorney Flitner commented briefly on the
lawsuit which the City won concerning the sewer connection
fees.
City Treasurer City Manager requested the Council's approval of his appoint-
ment of Marc Charbonneau, Acting Finance Director, as City
Treasurer. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the appointment of
Marc Ch.arbcnnedu as City Treasurer by City Manager Callinan
was approved®
Golf Course City Manager. Callinan reviewed a communication received
from the Men's Golf Club concerning the condition of the
golf course and responded to specific items contained therein.
A brief discussion kollowed. -
Auto Allowance - City Manager Callinan, referring to Director of Public
Jr. Bldg. Inspector Wanks/ City Engineer Bru.st °s memorandum, dated September
7, 1976, recommended tlizat Junior Building Inspector Brewer
be given a $756,00 per month auto allowance®
Councilman Roberts Counci.1-man Roberts left the Council Chamber at approximately
Leaves 11:33 P.111.
UT--on motion of Counci.1-man Beary, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following vote, a $75.00 monthly
auto allowance was approved for the Jr. Building Inspector's
position .
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AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary,, EcK, and Flores
NOESg (0) NOne
ABSENT. (2) Councilman Hopkins and Roberts
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned to the Council Chamber at approxi-
Returns mately 11:34 p.m.
Cotati vs Rohnert Park City Attorney Flitner advised that Cotati had filed an
Lawsuit re. EIR appeal in the lawsuit against Rohnert Park relative to
th,e adequacy of the environmental impact report for the
Qantas development south of East Cotati Avenue.
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ATTORNEYS TO RELEASE CERTAIN BILLING INFORMATION AS ORDERED
BY THE COURT
City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following vote, reading of Resolu-
tion No. 76-151 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) Slone
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Conflict of Interest City Attorney Flitner informed that he would be presenting
Code an ordinance at the next City Council meeting to comply
with.the Government Code regarding conflict of interest.
Residential Development Mayor Flores gave a progress report to date outlining
Committee, homeowner complaints and resolution of same.
Councilman Eck noted that residents of Rancho Sonoma were
concerned because their fences had not been installed.
City Manager Callinan responded that staff was aware of
the problem and that pressure had been applied to have
the fences installed.
League of California City 'N eager Callinan apprised the Council that it should
Cities - Voting appoint a voting representative and]. alternate for the upcoming
Representative League conference San _Diero, Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councila-,.an rc,-J)ert-s, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and un,.-).JL r,,ousj.y &p _�,r ovad, Councilman Bear y
was desig-
nated as the C-Ity 2 s voting -- representative, Councilman Hopkins
the fj-2r st alfl-ernate, and CounclIT-iian Roberts the second
alterna-L'e, :tor t.he, League Ps annual conference in San Diego.
Services Provided to Co,,:�xc'21]_;t�an Roberts Initiated a discussion concerning street
City of Cotati sweeping, services provided to the City of Cotati.
UDor motion (_-�f Counc-11man Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Dearv, 9 and approved by the following; roll call vote, the
'
City Council directed that street sweeping services provided
to the City of Cotati be terminated immediately.
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AYES: (3) (1 -y Roberts and Flores
NOPS, co I U1141man Eck
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning builAiT-g,
inspection services provided to the City of Cotati.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
City Council directed that building inspection services
provided to the City of Cotati be terminated within 60 days,
i.e. November 12, 1976.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning use
of the animal control shelter by the City of Cotati.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
City Council directed that the use of the animal control
shelter by the City of Cotati be terminated within 30 days,
i.e. October 15, 1976.
AYES-
(3)
Councilmen
Beary, Roberts and Flores
NOES:
(1)
Councilman
Eck
ABSENT:
(1)
Councilman
Hopkins
Councilman Roberts initiated a'discussion concerning police
dispatching services provided to the City of Cotati.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
City Council directed that police dispatching services
to the City of Cotati be terminated within 30 days, i.e.
October 15, 19760
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts and Flores
Eck
ABSENT: (1) Counci]A-,an Hopkins
Northern Public Safety Councl.1-mc-,n Rchex,ts qp_i.5'r(.-!dI staff ,,-Cs -o wt'_Ien the sketches
Facility o- - , ' " the northern euIliC SafttY fa(_-;.i_)_i-i_y would he completed.
D L:_ e u 4 s-. on fol1cwed.
CC)-LUji2 T �Jjj ' qu�-sted -11-Itat staff give its recommenda-
Golf Carts 1_1.1 PRobeyit-s rc 1.
�"�; Iative to the use of privately ovined golf carts
at Cit.-,7's Eoll-F course,
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Founder's Day pa-nade Coiinell-man initiated a discussion concerning the vounders,
Day parade, policing of same, and conduct of some Explorer
Scouts. Director of Public Safety and City Manager Callinan
participated in said discussion.
Trophy Case at Golf Mayor Flores noted that there was, a need for a trophy case
Course at the golf course to display perpetual trophies.
Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, staff was directed to purchase
and/or arrange for the installation of a trophy case at
the municipal aolf course at a cost not to exceed 6S250.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned
the meeting at approximately 12:05 a.m. to Monday, September
20, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center.
Deputy City Cterk
APPROVED:
Mayor Flores