1975/07/07 City Council MinutesROH14ERT PARK CITY COUNC --L MINUTFS
July 7, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in adjourned regular session commenning at
approximately 3:00 p.m. in the C::; t y offices, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayo 'Hopkins presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the adjourned
regular session to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and
Hopkins
Absent: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
Staff present: City Manager Callinan, Asst. to the
City Manager Albright, Director of Public Safety Dennett,
Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Finance Director Sheehan,
City Engineer Brust.
Others present: "Santa Rosa Press Democrat Reporter
Mike McCoy and Mrs. Cantwell, 8520 Liman Way.
Cotati Police Chief Thomas Gray appeared and discussed
Co',--,-ti Dispatch
Service the dispatch arrangements and possible ways to resolve
the difference in positions between the two cities
at the present time. He indicated that he would like
to continue having Rohnert Park do dispatching for
the Cotati Police Department if a suitable arrangement
could be worked. He further indicated that he had been
authorized by the Cotati City Counc4_1 to negotiate in
this matter. Discussion followed with the Council members,
City Manager Callinan and Director of Public Safety Dennett
participating.
Mayor H -)pkins stated for the record that from a law enforce -
ment standpoint he would hate to see Cotati go somewhere
else and for that reason he would be willing to compromise.
Discussion continued with Chief Gray indicating that
he felt that a increase in the rate to $1100 per month
would be acceptable to Cotati with the understanding
that Rohnert Park would do no typing or clerical work
for the Cotati Police Department. Further discussion
followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Council went on record
as willing to accept Cotati's proposal for payment of
$1100 per month effective July 1, 1975 for dispatch service
with the understanding that all clerical work being preforr-
by the clerk dispatchers for Cotati by the Police Departmen
would cease.
Page 2 July 7, 1975
l:3i5 -76 Proposed A work session was co=.enced on the Proposed 1975 -76
Budget Budget. City Manager Callinan gave an o- °erview of the
budget highlighting some of the contents thereof and
the city's overall financial co-adition. He advised that
the County Assessor had contacted him and advised that
rather than the 12% increase in Rohnert Park assessed
� T,- f 2330 : a t _ ...- c-ted
valuation ttla`� an i.ix%:�'�a$e �%1 c3-r, L:zJii�.t.b ll"v� c:iiu��.Lr:.v:.e
The effect of this on the amount of property taxes to
be raised was explained by Mr. Callinan.
City Manager Callinan provided the•Council with year -to-
date budget versus expenses report for the 11 months
of the prior fiscal year, that is through May 31, 1975.
He also passed out a sheet which indicated some comments
or.concerns that Councilman Smith had concerning the
proposed budget and which he had telephoned into the
city staff earlier in the day.
A review was undertaken of the revenues and general
government sections of the budget. Discussion was held
on several items in the budget and detailed explanatio%a
were given of those items requested by the Counc4_l.
A review was undertaken of the Public Safety section
of the proposed budget. The Council participated in
a discussion and asked questions of City Manager Callina -a
and Director of Public Safety Dennett concerning var ous
items in the budget and various operating rules,.°regsa-- .Jtions
and policies of the Department of Public Safety. The
procedure. .for response in emergencies, type of handgans
and other miscellaneous topics were discussed.
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A review was made of the proposed Budding Tnspectio::
budget for 1975 -76.
A review was made of the Public WorRs section of the
Proposed 1975 -76 Budget and also the budget sections for the
Water Utility Operation and Wastewater Utility Ope *,ation
-und the Computation of General °Fund. Recharges To Utility
Funds. Brief discussions were h�:'d b ^tweeii the Coanci4,
City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Brust, Supt. of
Public Works Wiggins, concerning various items in the
Public Works or utility operations' proposed budgets,
The Council decided to take a supper break and to have anotL,
work session on the Proposed 1975 -76 budget neat Monday at
3:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:10 p.m.
Monday, July 14th at 3:00 p.m.
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ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 7, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Par met this date in
ik
regular session commencing at 7.10 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Ilopkl is
presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :10 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present :(3) Councilmen Flores, Smith and Hopkins
Absent: (2) Councilmen Beary and Eck
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and City
Engineer Brust.
Mayor Hopkins stated for the record that Councilman Beary
was attending a Comprehensive Health Planning Association
meeting.
Approval of P.�inutes
Councilman Smith asked that a correction be made of the
minutes of June 30th under the subject "Appointments to Plann-
ing Commission", page 6, paragraph 3, to read "Councilman
Smith stated for the record that he had no personal dfferencc
with Mr. Mullins but felt that Mr. William White would hdire
made a fine contribution to the Planning Commission."
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 30,
1975 were approved as amended.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
communication except as noted specifically in these minutes.
Sonoma County Fair
City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning the
Tickets - Rohnert
letter from Mr. Lyttle, Sonoma County Fair Manager,
Park Day Festivities
regarding Rohnert Park Day festivities and the complimentary
tickets that were enclosed.
The Council indicated their suggestions as to distribution
of the tickets. Mayor Hopkins commented on the fact teat
Rohnert Park, combined with other Sonoma County cities, was
designated only one day's recognition. It was his feeling
that Rohnert Park should have greater recognition and not be
restricted to one day. Discussion followed.
Unscheduled Public There was no person in the Chamber desiring to speak as an
Appearances unscheduled public appearance.
Ordinance 298 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDI-�7.�.NCE
NO. 221 CONCERNING THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE. R(11TNTai?T veuu rTTV rATTWITT
HE ROLL •++R PARK CITY V V V itl W 11J e
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman. FloreF
and unanimously approved,.the reading of Ordinance 294 was
waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Underground Utility City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of July 2nd
District No. 2 and various plans on display, explained that the proposed
resolution would provide for the establishment of an
underground utility district and direct the undergrounding
to take place. Mr. Callinan stated that notice of the public
hearing had been mailed to utility companies.
Mayor. Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
Underground Utility District No. 2 (on Southwest Blvd. and
Burton Ave, adjacent to Rohnert Park Junior Nigh School).
There being no person desiring to speak, Mayor Hopkins
declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution 75 -159 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -i59 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project 1975W -4, City Manager Callinan explained the proposed improvement of
Enterprise Blvd. Enterprise Boulevard and Hunter Drive. lie stated copies of
and Hunter Drive the Engineer's Report had been presented to the Council
members. Milt Hudis, Project Engineer, was present to answer
questions from the Council.
Page 2 July 7, 1975
Resolution of
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding the letter
Commendation for
from Mrs. William H. Taft expressing her appreciation for
William H. Taft
the recent presentation of Resolution of Commendation for
Mr. William H. Taft. She stated she was going to have the
Resolution framed and displayed for everyone to see.
Councilman'Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman. Flores,
and unanimously approved, that the City have the Resolution
of Commendation for William H. Taft suitably framed and
..presented
to Mrs. Taft.
Sonoma County Mayors
City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion regarding the
and Councilmans°
meeting of Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmans` Association
Assoc. Meeting
on Thursday, July _10, 19754n Sonoma. The Council indicated
a representative member would attend.
Unscheduled Public There was no person in the Chamber desiring to speak as an
Appearances unscheduled public appearance.
Ordinance 298 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDI-�7.�.NCE
NO. 221 CONCERNING THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF
THE. R(11TNTai?T veuu rTTV rATTWITT
HE ROLL •++R PARK CITY V V V itl W 11J e
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman. FloreF
and unanimously approved,.the reading of Ordinance 294 was
waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Underground Utility City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of July 2nd
District No. 2 and various plans on display, explained that the proposed
resolution would provide for the establishment of an
underground utility district and direct the undergrounding
to take place. Mr. Callinan stated that notice of the public
hearing had been mailed to utility companies.
Mayor. Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
Underground Utility District No. 2 (on Southwest Blvd. and
Burton Ave, adjacent to Rohnert Park Junior Nigh School).
There being no person desiring to speak, Mayor Hopkins
declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution 75 -159 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -i59 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project 1975W -4, City Manager Callinan explained the proposed improvement of
Enterprise Blvd. Enterprise Boulevard and Hunter Drive. lie stated copies of
and Hunter Drive the Engineer's Report had been presented to the Council
members. Milt Hudis, Project Engineer, was present to answer
questions from the Council.
Pace 3 July 7, 1975
Resolution 75 -160 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR TIIE
ACQUISITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEIIENTS WITHOUT
PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE, ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -160 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -161 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING.ENGINEER.AND ATTORNEYS, ENTERPRISE
DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved; the reading of Resolution
75 -161 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -162 A RESOLUTION. OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE -
MENTS, ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1975-4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and I unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -162 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -163 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT
ENTERPRISE DRIVE HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO
1975-4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded. by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -163 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -164 A'RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, ENTERPRISE
DRIVE — HUNTER DRIVE'; IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman F1ox
and unanimously Approved9 the reading of Resolution 75 -164
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -165 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME ITIONSCE OFIHEARINMENTS�EAND
IN RELATION TO P Q S
DIRECTING NOTICE, ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975-4 '
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Cbunci':zaan
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -165 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Page 4 July 7, 1975
Resolution 75 -166 A RESOLUTION.,CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE.THE WORK
WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED, ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved,'the reading of Resolution
75 -166 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -167 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT
DIAGRAM. AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT,
ENTERPRISE DRIVE- HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,NO.
1975-4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved,'the reading of Resolution
_75 -167 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -168 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
ENTERPRISE nDTX1V V T7,MIT A
Li�.a. v u idv a l i:il\ rin7TY F , ItVI r TA E N T T EC T
Lli 'L" lilV V r 1LV 1 r r
NO. 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -168 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
File 0426,,Proposed
Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance to Allow
Schools as
Conditional Uses in
"CN " Districts
City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of July 2nd,
explained the Petaluma High School District had requested
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow schools as
conditional uses in the Neighborhood Commercial Districts.
This matter was considered by the Planning Commission and
the Commission recommended against making the amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance. Subsequently, the Petaluma High
School'District withdrew its application. Mr. Callinan
recommended that the Council proceed with the public hearing
as scheduled and then formally deny the change in the
Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Callinan stated notice of the public
hearing had been published in local newspapers.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the public hearing on File
0426, Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Allow
Schools as Conditional Uses in Y"CN" Districts.
There being no person desiring to speak, and no correspondent
received,,Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, to deny the Petaluma High
School District application to amend the Zoning Ordinance
to allow Schools as Conditional Uses in "CN" Districts.
Page 5 July 7, 1975
File 0350, Proposed
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo of
Change in Zoning
July 2nd wherein he discusses the proposed change in the
Ordinance to Change
Zoning. Ordinance which would,allow commercial vehicles not
Regulation Concern-
exceeding.4...tons (8,000.1bs) gross unladen vehicle weight
in Parking,of
to park in,resident3al districts. Mr. Callinan presented to
Park commercial
Commercial Vehicles
the Council several photos taken in Rohnert of
in the
vehicles parked in residential areas. He stated that
past police officers had given courtesy notices only to
owners of these vehicles.. He further stated that in the
future the officers will issue only,one or two courtesy
notices and then will issue a citation.
Mr. Callinan read,.a memo from Director of Public Safety Robert
Bennett, copies.of which had been disseminated to the Council
members, wherein he indicates the unladen vehicle weights
of various vehicles, i.e., passenger cars, half. -ton and
three- quarter ton pickups, vans, etc.
Mr. Callinan.stated that this matter had been considered by
the Planning Commission and that their recommendation was that
the proposed change be made in the Ordinance. Mr. Callinan
stated that notice of the public hearing had been published
in local newspapers.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
File 0350, proposed change in Zoning Ordinance to change
regulation concerning parking of commercial vehicles in
residential areas to increase, from 2 tons to 4 tons gross
unladen...weight,.the size of trucks that may be parked in
residential. areas.
City Manager Callinan read.a petition dated July 7th from
some,six teen residents stating,.their objections to amending
the present Zoning Ordinances
Mrs. Vida Jones, 8763 Laurelwood Dr.., spoke briefly asking
that Large trucks be prohibited from parking in residential
neighborhoods, as-stipulated in the present ordinance. She
felt they were unsightly and unsafe. She asked the Council
to deny the request for amending the ordinance.
Mr. John Greener of Bridget Drive was recognized by the
Council and stated that because he was handicapped he
required his three - quarter van for transportation. Mr.
Greener was apprised that special consideration had always
been given in cases such as his.
Mr. Jim Hall, 750 Barry Ct., was recognized and stated that
he had two.commercial vans. He commented that he did not
feel'-that they were unsightly or unsafe, and that they took
up less space than,many campers. He asked for clarification
nJith regard to tonnage vs. weight.
Page July 7, 1975
Mrso O °Callahan, 8757 Laurelwood Drive, spoke briefly and
epresseci'concernegrdiiag the apparent lactt of police
department enforcetient of,the present ordinance. Councilr
responded that th,matte'r of interpreting the ordinance had
been under study for some time and that the police department
had been instructed to give only courtesy notices until the
problem had been resolved,
Mr. Art Huenergardt, 8764 Laurelwbbd Drive, asked for
clarif ication': of the ordinance as' it now stands. City
Manager Callinan complied with Mr. Huenergardt °s request.
Mrs. Daniel Rishe, 8739 Laurelwood Drive, stated that she
felt the decision had been made some time ago concerning
commercial vehicles parking in residential areas- She stated
her opposition to amending the present ordinance -
Mr. Allen spoke briefly regarding tonnage limitations.
There being no other person desiring to speak, and no other
corre'spondence'received,-Mayor Hopkins declared the public
hearing closed.
Discussion followed with the Council and City Manager
Mayor Hopkins commented that he had
had several residents indicate to'him that they had received
a "citation when actually they,toad received a courtesy
notice. Mr,'Hopkins felt this should be clarified. Mayor
Hopkins suggested that a sticker .be placed on vehicles opera-
ted by handicapped persons, to identify them for the police
department.
Councilman Flores made a motion to'deny File No. 0350,
proposed change in Zoning Ordinance to change regulation
concerning parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas
to increase, from 2 tons to 4 tons gross unladen weight, the
size of trucks that may be parked in residential areas.
Councilman Smith made a motion to amend Councilman Flores'
motion to include•a provision that would exempt vehicles used
by handicapped persons. Councilman. Flores agreed to the
amendment of his motion, Councilman. Smith seconded Councilman
Flores° "motion, and the motion as amended was approved by the
following foll call vote.
AYES. (3) Councilmen Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES. (0) None
AH ENT> (2) Councilmen Beary. and Eck
Mayor Ho p kins'Cimmented that he didn't feel that the 4 ton
limitation was unreasonable but voted yes on the motion
anyway.
Spivock Land City Manager Callinan informed the Council that there had
been no new recent development in the acquisition of the
Spivock land for open space.
Page 7 July 7, 1975
Naval Operation Gity,Manager Callinan, referring.to his memo of July 2nd,
informed the Council of a. motorboat which is operating in
the second pond at the sewer >pl;ant:to provide aeration into
that body of water.
Expressway West City.Manager Callihan reviewed with the Council his letter
to.Supervisor:Kortum, copies of'which had been provided
to them, concerning acquisition of right of way for
extension of Expressway west.
Irrigation of open City Manager Callihan advised the Council that the irrigation
Space on Country system was being ordered and would soon be installed on the
Club Drive open space area at Country Club Drive and future extension
of Golf Course Drive.
Public Liability Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the recent
Cancellation cancellation of the City's public liability coverage.
Upon motion of Mayor Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to direct
letters, over the Mayor's signature, to appropriate
legislative representatives and the Insurance Commissioner
informing them of the recent mid -term cancellation of the
City's liability insurance by Imperial Insurance Company.
City Attorney Flitner suggested that it be pointed out in
said letters that the policy was cancelled in the middle
of the term, rather than on the anniversary date, which is
an unusual action.
Filing of Conflict City Attorney Flitner advised the Council that he was in
of Interest the process of looking into the number of times required
for filing of Conflict of Interest forms.
Ex officio Assignment It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be
Changes considered when all councilmen were present.
Golden Gate Transit Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the
Fare Increases recent increases in fares for Golden Gate Transit. Mr.
Smith indicated a public hearing would be held in Petaluma
Wednesday, July 9th regarding same.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, Council went on record as
opposing the fare increases imposed by Golden Gate Transit,
and requested the Bridge District to conduct extensive
public hearings in the effected communities prior to any
fare increases.
Page a july 7, 1975
Landscaping of Bike Councilman Flores queried staff regarding the landscaping
Path North of planned for the bike path north of Expressway. City
Expressway Engineer Brust advised Mr. Flores that a map showing the
planned landscaping was in his office for viewing.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m. to july 1A9 lair
at 3000 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
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