1975/12/08 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 8, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins
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 personnel matters.
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: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and
Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer
Brust, Planning Director Skanchy and Director of Public
Safety Dennett, and also Bond Counsel Sharrod Davis of
Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 24th were
approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman'Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith
and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached
list in the amount of $84,993.21 were approved. This amount
includes $800.70 for the 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.
Non- Agenda Items There was no one wishing to discuss a non- agenda item.
Unscheduled Public Mr. Al B. Alva, Jr., 833 Loadstone Ct., was recognized and
Appearance spoke about a poll being conducted by the Youth Panel to
inform residents about the Youth Panel and obtain opinion
and information regarding subjects such as the proposed
Recreation Center, after school activities, etc. The Council
suggested that the contents of the poll be presented to
staff and the Council for review and comment.
A. F. Hakel Re Mr. A. F. Hakel, 882 Santa Dorotea Circle, was recognized
Gate onto Golf and spoke concerninlry, a gate he had installed for access to
Course the golf course from his property. Mr. Hakel had been advised
by staff that subject gate was a violation of city policy.
Mr. Hakel stated when he installed the gate he was not aware
..that it was a violation; stated that he and his family are
members of the golf club and the gate represented an easy
access to the course; indicated an adjacent property had a
gate onto the course; asked for Council consideration in
reviewing the current policy of no gates onto the golf course.
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Discussion followed with all councilmen and City Manager
Callinan participating concerning possibly assessing a charge
for residents installing gates from their property to the
course; the possible disruption of play on the course with
people coming onto the course from odd places; and referring
the matter to the Golf Course Committee for further study.
Councilman Beary made a motion directing staff to prepare an
ordinance, coordinating with the Golf Course Committee,
regulating residents bordering the golf course as to fencing
and entrances onto the course. Councilman Smith seconded the
motion and requested that the motion include "all golf,
players". Councilman Beary agreed. The motion failed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores and Hopkins
Councilman Flores motioned that the Council establish a six
month policy of allowing individuals bordering the golf
course to construct a gate if they so desire with the
understandi-- that the Council 4
?� - .—I is establishing a policy or,
golf course gates. Councilman Flores' motion died for lack
of a second.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and approved by the following roll call vote, that Council
reaffirm its previous policy concerning access to the golf
course by : residents bordering said golf course:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Eck and Smith
NOES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Hopkins
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, that the matter concerning the
current gate situation at the golf course be referred to the
Golf Course Committee for study.
Robert Dunn,
City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Robert Dunn, Aviation
Aviation Director,
Director of the Sonoma County Airport. Mr. Dunn spoke
Sonoma County
concerning the Sonoma County Master Plan Study report and
Airport
various recommendations contained therein regarding airport
facilities and possible expansion of the Sonoma County
Airport. The Council and Mr. Dunn also discussed low flying
aircraft and the resultant noise Pollution, with Mr. Dunn
assuring the Council that he would look into any incidents
of low flying aircraft over Rohnert Park and take appropriate
action. The Council thanked Mr. Dunn for his presentation.
Ordinance 303
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTIONS
6.28.060 AND 6.28.080 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 5.10 and 5.12 of Ordinance No. 65, respectively)
RELATING TO THE SALE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
City manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
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Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading
of Ordinance 303 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
Ordinance 304 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS
OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION
AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT; DECLARING
THE ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF THE
PRINCIPAL OF SAID INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND
THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON; FIXING THE
DATE OF SAID ELECTION, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF
SAID SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 2, 1976, AND PROVIDING FOR
NOTICE THEREOF, COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
City Manager Callinan explained that because Mayor Hopkins
had abstained,from voting on the introduction of the
ordinance, at this time the ordinance must be read.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Mr. Callinan was requested
to read Ordinance 304.
City Manager Callinan read Ordinance No. 304.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote,
Ordinance 304 was adopted as read:
AYES: (5) Councilman Beary; Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
Ordinance 305 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTIONS
9 AND 11 OF ORDINANCE 9 (Sections 8.12.090 and 8.12.110
of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Respectively) RELATING
TO APPROVED TYPES OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance 305
was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Resolution 75 --234 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Strip Adjacent to Holiday
Park Subdivision No. 4)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -234
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Filing of Written City Manager Callinan explained the proposed. reso-1ut.J-,.-)7,
Argument for authorizing the filing of written argument for City Community
Community Recreation Recreation Center Measure. Discuss ion followed. It was the
Center Measure consensus of the Council that rather than adopting a
resolution it would prefer to have the Recreation/Cultural
Complex Committee prepare the argument for the bal',ot measure
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved by the following voice vote, Council requested
that a letter be directed to the Recreation/Cultural Complex
Committee ' asking that it submit the Written Argument for
Community Recreation Center Measure to be placed on the March
ballot:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Beary.
Resolution 75-235 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS,
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Bond Counsel Sharrod Davis explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanirriousi-y approved, the rea -14 ng `ii Resolution 75-235
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75-236 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLA-
TION OF STOP SIGNS
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75-236 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75-237 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY
AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUSSIAN RIVER-COTATI INTERTIE
PROJECT DATED OCTOBER 25, 1974
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75-237
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project 1975-9 City Manager Callinan gave a staff report and reviewed the
Library bid summary with Council on the proposed construction of
the Library,, low bidder being Nonella & Associates at $488,5
Mr. Callinan informed the Council that Architect Simons
and County Library Director Sabsay were present at the bid
opening and approved award of contract to the low bidder.
Architect Simons was present and answered questions from
the Council regarding the proposed project.
Resolution 75-238 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC
LIBRARY, Project No. 1975-9
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
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Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -238
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Lither Application City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated December 5th
for Taxi Cab regarding the application of David and JoAnne Lither for
Service approval to operate a taxi cab service to replace the
operation of Jay Wiseman and Paul Mazzapelle. Mr. Callinan
stated notice of the public hearing had been published in
the local newspaper, and an appropriate report made by the
Public Safety Department.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the public hearing on application
of David and JoAnne Lither for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity for a Taxi Cab Service.
Mr. Lither was recognized in the audience.
There being no person in the Chamber desiring to speak,
Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
application of David and JoAnne Lither for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity for a Taxi Cab Service,
with the condition that the certificate granted to Messrs.
Wiseman and Mazzpelle be surrendered
Recess
At this point in the meeting Mayor Hopkins declared a recess
the time being approximately 8:40 p.m.
Reconvene
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 3:50
p.m. with all councilmen present.
File 0235
Councilman Flores advised that he had contacted residents
Abandonment of
along the eastern boundary of Holiday Park adjacent to the
Bike Path
railroad tracks regarding abandonment of the bike path in
Adjacent to
that area. The general feeling was they would like to see
Railroad Track
the'bike path area abandoned. Discussion followed.
Mr. Randy Hiseley, 560 LaCrosse Ct., was recognized and
requested consideration for city, retaining a small strip
from the most southerly point of Lancaster Ave. easterly
to the railroad tracks for access to any future development
east of the railroad tracks. The Council had no objection.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, by the following roll call
vote, Council approved abandoning the bike path, landscape
and scenic easement on the eastern boundary of Holiday Park
adjacent to the railroad tracks, retaining a small strip
from Lancaster Ave. easterly to the railroad tracks:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
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File 0240, Palmer-
Gross Revised
City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo to the Council
Subdivision
of December 5th, advised that Palmer -Gross Development Co.
Agreement
was seeking a revised subdivision agreement to replace Martin
Stone as the subdivider for Rancho Sonoma Subdivision Unit
No. 1. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beary stated he would abstain from discussion of
this matter due to a possible conflict of interest, since
he is currently working in this subdivision.
Resolution 75-239
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT WITH PALMER -GROSS
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Unit No. 1)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman.Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and approved by the following voice vote, the reading of
Resolution 75 -239 was waived and said resolution was adopted;
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Expressway
Traffic
Councilman Flores intiated a brief discussion concerning
traffic on; the Rohnert Park Expressway.
Amending General
City .Manager Callinan stated that a public hearing had been
Plan Land Use
scheduled for a Proposed amendment to the General Plan
which would include several changes on the land use element;
stated that notice of the public hearing had been published
in the local newspaper, suggested that each change be
considered separately.
Mayor Hopkins declared open:the scheduled public hearing on
amending the General Plan Land Use Element.
Mr. Callinan read two letters, one from Wilshire Company
signed by Norman Spivock and one.from Lorraine Curley.
(A) Spivock Land
for Open
Mr. Spivock was present and recognized and expressed concern
Space,
that his ,land would be rezoned open.space and the County
subsequently failing to follow through on its commitment
to purchase said land. Mr. Spivock queried the Council as
to what,his position would be should this occur.
City Attorney Flitner stated that the zoning of a property
must:be.consistent with the General Plan use, i.e., no
conflict between zoning and General Plan. In this instance
where the County is proposing to purchase the Spivock land
for open space it is most important that the land be properly
zoned in order to Avn, rl Amr Aoi =.,
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Mr. Flitner opined that should the Council desire, the
public
hearing insofar as it affects the Spivock land could be
continued from meeting to meeting in order that the Council
retain jurisdiction on this land.
(B) Country Club
City Manager Callinan stated that Palmer and Gross have
Meadows
requested 17 acres comprising County Club Meadows be changed
.
from Intermediate Density Residential to High Density
Residential and Open Space.
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December 8, 1975
Mr. Gross was recognized and spoke briefly concerning his
building record in Rohnert Park and asked for Council
consideration of the change in density on the Country
Club Meadows development. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beary stated for the record he would not partici-
pate in discussion of Country Club Meadows because of a
possible conflict of interest.
(C) Lorraine Curley City Manager Callinan explained that the Lorraine Curley
Property property was located on the southwest corner of Rohnert Park
Expressway and Country Club Drive and Council consideration
was requested for changing it from Intermediate Density
Residential to High Density Residential and Open Space.
Discussion followed.
(D) Martin Stone City Manag.e:r Callinan explained that the Martin Stone
Property property was some 14 acres located south of Rohnert Park
Expressway, west of Snyder Lane and north of Copeland Creek;
and Council consideration was requested for changing it from
High Density Residential and Open Space and Commercial to
(E) Future Civic Institutional and Civic Center; and the proposed Civic Center
Center Site site from Institutional and Civic Center to High Density
Residential and Open Space.
Mr. Art Howard, Healdsburg, was recognized and stated that
'he owned property adjacent westerly of the existing Civic
Center site proposed for rezoning; advised that the existing
General Plan map shows Rohnert Park Expressway Blvd. to be
the only access street to some 67 acres of high density
zoning area; and that should traffic he unable to flow west
from this area on Rohnert Park Expressway it could result
in being directed to Southwest Blvd., a heavy traffic street,
felt this site was committed to a Civic Center and expressed
concern that his property would be landlocked. Discussion
followed.
City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner reminded the
Council that what was being considered was an amendment to
the General Plan and not rezoning as has.been mentioned by
some of those talking.
Councilman Eck made a motion to close the public hearing.
Councilman Smith seconded the motion which was approved by
the .following roll call vote:
AYES:'(4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Flores
At this point Mayor Hopkins polled the Council as to their
desire in including (A) Sp:ivock Land in the amendment to
the General Plan Land Use. Councilmen Smith, Beary and
Hopkins approved inclusion, with Councilman Eck and Flores
dissenting.
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Mayor Hopkins polled the Council for including (B) Country
.Club Meadows in the amendment to the General Plan Land Use.
Councilmen Flores, Smith and Hopkins approved inclusion,
with Councilman Eck dissenting and Councilman Beary abstaining,
Mayor Hopkins polled the Council for including (C) Lorraine
Curley property in the amendment to the General Plan Land
Use. The Council approved inclusion unanimously.
Mayor Hopkins polled the Council fcr including (D) Martin
Stone property and (E) Future Civic Center Site in the
amendment to.the General Plan Land Use. Councilman Smith
approved inclusion with Councilmen Eck, Flores, Beary and
Hopkins dissenting.
Resolution 75 -240 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 01F.ROHNERT PARK
ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (Spivock Property, File No. 0205, Country Club Meadows,
File No. 0410; and Lorena Manor Acres, File No. 0121)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Mayor Hopkins,
and approved by the following roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 75-240 by title.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSTAIN (1) Councilman Beary
Councilman Smith made a motion that (D) Martin Stone pro -
perty and (E) Future Civic Center Site be denied as inclusion
in the amendment to the General Plan Land Use, with the
stipulation that this matter was denied so that Council
could have public discussions after the pending election
on the Community Recreation Center site locations. Councilman
Flores seconded the motion which was approved unanimously.
County General City.Manager Callinan discussed briefly with the Council the
Plan County General Plan, copies of which had been disseminated
to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council that
the Plan should be scrutinized from the standpoint of
protection of Rohnert Park interests, and responses should
be submitted at the next Council meeting.
Sewer Capacity City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to
his memo of December 5th wherein he discusses sewer capacity,
the Regional Water Quality Control Board and future
connection to the Llano Treatment plant. Discussion follow-
ed with councilmembers quering Mr. Callinan and City Engineer
Brust regarding the City's present and future sewer capacity.
Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores,
to authorize staff to obtain a report from the City's
sanitation engineers as to present sewer capabilities and to
petition the Regional Water Quality Control Board for
sufficient interim capacity until connection to the
Llano Treatment olant.
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Councilman Eck made an amendment to the motion, seconded
by Councilman Smith, that no additional outlay of capital
funds be expended in,expansion of sewer capacity without
prior approval of the Council. The motion and the amendment
were approved by the following roll call vote:
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved by the following voice vote, to endorse the
relocation of the Rancho Sonoma Park site to the northwestern
corner of Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway and
directed staff to proceed with the preparation of the proper
documents to effect same:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Councilman Beary stated for the record that he was abstaining
because he was currently working in the Rancho Sonoma
subdivision.
Contribution from City Manager Callinan advised that the Rohnert Park Women's
Rohnert Park Association had made a contribution to the City of $185.00
Women's Associa- to be used for play equipment at Ladybug Park.
tion for
Ladybug Park Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,'
directing staff to forward a letter over the Mayor's
signature to the Rohnert Park Women's Association expressing
appreciation for their contribution of $185.00 for play equip-
ment at Ladybug Park. The motion was approved unanimously.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
Housing and
City Manager Callinan advised that the County was soliciting
Community
input for the 1976 -77 application under the Housing and
Development Act
Community Development Act. Copies of Mr. John Simmons'
1976 -77
letter had been disseminated to councilmembers and City
department heads. Discussion followed concerning possibly
requesting funds for: equipment for Senior Citizen Minibus;
supplies for health clinics; pedestrian and bike bridge over
Copeland Creek; freeway overpass sidewalk; and a water well
development.
The consensus of the Council was that the priority request
should be the pedestrian and bike bridge over Copeland Creek;
and then the others suggested and discussed.
Relocation of
City Manager Callinan explained the proposed relocation of
Rancho Sonoma
the Rancho Sonoma park.site. As previously discussed with
Park
the Council, he pointed out on a map displayed the
relocation of the park site to the northwestern corner of
Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway. Mr. Callinan advised
that the City would be responsible for the improvement of
Snyder Lane adjacent to the new park site.
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved by the following voice vote, to endorse the
relocation of the Rancho Sonoma Park site to the northwestern
corner of Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway and
directed staff to proceed with the preparation of the proper
documents to effect same:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Councilman Beary stated for the record that he was abstaining
because he was currently working in the Rancho Sonoma
subdivision.
Contribution from City Manager Callinan advised that the Rohnert Park Women's
Rohnert Park Association had made a contribution to the City of $185.00
Women's Associa- to be used for play equipment at Ladybug Park.
tion for
Ladybug Park Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,'
directing staff to forward a letter over the Mayor's
signature to the Rohnert Park Women's Association expressing
appreciation for their contribution of $185.00 for play equip-
ment at Ladybug Park. The motion was approved unanimously.
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Cultural Arts
City Manager Callinan advised that the Cultural Arts Corpor-
Corporation -
ation had obtained information regarding various types of
Honorary Citizens
plaques for an Honorary Citizens Plaque, and Mr. Callinan
Plaque
showed pictures of same to the Council. The Council
designated Councilman Flores to work with staff on selection
of a plaque; and requested that a letter of appreciation be
forwarded to the Cultural Arts Corporation for their work
on this project.
Auditor.'s Financial
City Manager Callinan discussed the External Auditor's
Reports
Reports prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's for the fiscal
year. ended June 30, 1975, copies of which had been presented
to the councilmembers.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith
and unanimously approved, the Council accepted the External
Auditor's Reports for the City, Civic Commission and Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1975
as prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's.
Addition of a
City Manager Callinan referred councilmembers to his memo of
Public Safety
December 5th an-' discussed the addition of a Public Safety
Officer
Officer.
Chief Dennett was present and answered questions from the
Council concerning the number of Public Safety officers
and their duties.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, Council authorized the addition
of one Public Safety officer effective Feb. 1, 1975 within
the guidelines set down by budget restraint.
Police Vehicles
City Ma ' nager Callinan advised Council of the status of
police vehicles in the Public Safety Department and discussed
his memo of December 5th concerning same.
Chief Dennett'discussed with the Council his memo to City
Manager Callinan of November 24th, wherein he explains the
rotation of vehicles and his concern that the force is
experiencing a shortage of vehicles for adequate protection
of the City at this time.
As outlined in Mr. Callinan's memo this matter will be
returned to the Council for further consideration when the
bids for new police vehicles are received.
State Salary
City Manager Callinan referred councilmembers to their
Review Report
respective copy of the Salary Review report prepared by the
California State Personnel Board. Council requested that
this matter be scheduled for the first meeting in February.
Mayor Hopkins
At this point in the meeting Mayor Hopkins left the Chamber,
Leaves Chamber
the time being approximately 10-.30 p.m.
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Commuter City Manager Callinan advised, as per Council's request,
Parking that a letter had been sent to the Park Plaza.Association
concerning commuter parking. Mr. Ernster of that organiza-
tion had responded verbally and stated that the smaller
businesses were not opposed to commuter parking, but Safeway
Store and Bank of America were.
Councilman Smith stated he will forward letters to Bank of
America and Safeway Store management and advise as to the
Council's feeling regarding the commuter parking situation
at Park Plaza parking lot.
Mayor Hopkins Mayor Hopkins returned to the Chamber, the time being
Returns approximately 10:33 p.m.
Tables and Chairs City Manager Callinan stated that Parks and Recreation
Community Director Pekkain has requested purchasing two tables and 15
Recreation chairs for the Community Recreation Center, rather than
Center only chairs as the budget indicates.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, approving the two tables and 15
chairs for the Community Recreation Center, with the directive
that not the same type of locking devices be used as the
present chairs at the facility have.
Dental City Manager Callinan informed the Council that the City's
Insurance Dental Plan had been changed to cover Prosthodontics to
continue -the type of coverage in effect at the time of the
recent change in carriers. Mr. Feeney, the City's insurance
agent, has indicated a monthly additional cost of $1.65
per employee for this coverage and it has been put into
effect. Mr. Callinan also advised that staff would be
studying the feasibility of self - insurance.
ABAG Binder City Manager Callinan briefly discussed a binder recently
received from ABAG listing by County all City Officials.
Mr. Callinan expressed his displeasure with this type of
material stating he considered it a waste of taxpayer's
time and moneys and that he would return the binder to ABAG
enclosing a letter stating his annoyance. The Council
concurred.
Easements- City Manager Callinan discussed briefly a letter from Mr.
Country Club Harold Legg, 5308 Daniel Drive, concerning the easements
Estates, Unit 2A in Country Club Estates, Unit 2A which had not been recorded
on the final map. Mr. Legg asked for certain considerations
to residents in the specified area for the granting of the
easements to the City.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, Council agreed to conditions
outlined in Mr. Harold Legg's letter of December 4, 1975
for the granting of easements to the City.
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Vandalism at City Manager Callinan advised that the City had estimated
Golf Course damages at the golf course by vandals to be approximately
$2600.00; had petitioned the Court that as a condition of
probation restitution be made to the City of Rohnert Park
but the Court had declined to do so. Consequently, City
Attorney Flitner will be asked to initiate appropriate
legal steps to have the parents of the guilty persons re-
imburse the City for said damages.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Council requested that City
Attorney Flitner review the matter of vandalism at the golf
course, and resultant costs, and take appropriate action to
recover said costs. r
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, that staff direct letters over the
Mayor's signature to the Probation Department and County
Judges in general stating that municipalities and schools
suffer a treat deal of damages from vandalism, and it is
strongly felt that those persons responsible for vandalism
must pay, rather than the taxpayers without the vandals
assuming the responsibility of repayment.
Petitions City Attorney Flitner discussed petitions stating that it is a
punishable offense to circulate a petition setting forth
false statements, and instances of misrepresentations of
petitions should be directed to the District Attorney.
Discussion followed with Councilman Eck requesting that a
,letter be directed to the individual spearheading the current
recall movements apprising him of Mr. Flitner's comments.
The Council concurred.
Resolution Councilman Eck initiated a discussion regarding changes
278 to the section of Resolution 278 pertaining to expenses of
City officials.
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend Resolution 278, Section
3 Part A to read "Change 10� per,.mile to the new approved
rate of 14 I, delete Section 4 and add new Section 4 to
read "Reimbursements shall be made only for those expenses
directly involving the city representatives and shall not
include any costs for wives, associates or friends unless
express approval has been given by the City Council."
Councilman Eck's motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion followed with the general feeling of the Council
being that although Resolution 278 is rather vague regarding
City official expenses, there have been no noticable abuses
of the City's expense policy.
Youth Coalition Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion stating that several
.youth organizations in the County were interested in forming
a Youth Coalition which would promote youth groups county-wise
and provide a platform from which to speak. Mayor. Hopkins
indicated he would present this'.'movement at the next Mayors'
meeting and was seeking Council I approval for the City's
Youth Panel to host a luncheon for potential members of a
County Youth Coalition. Di.qtu-,,,inn fnllnw�el
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Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the
concept of a Youth Coalition but deferred approval for any
exbenditure of funds at this time.
Traffic from Councilman Smith initiated a discussion expressing concern
Copeland Creek regarding the Copeland Creek Apartment development and
Apartments resultant traffic onto Commerce Blvd. City Manager Callinan
explained that Enterprise Drive and. Hunter Drive would
eventually be signal intersections and Commerce Blvd.
will be widened.
Country Club Drive Councilman Flores initiated a discussion regarding the heavy
and Rohnert Park flow of traffic at Country Club Drive and Expressway Blvd.
Expressway Staff responded that the 35 MPH speed limit signs will be
installed shortly on Expressway and Mr. Callinan has
discussed with a P. G. & E. representative the possible
installation of flashing lights on the street light pole at
the Rancho Sonoma Subdivision entrance on the Expressway.
Rats at Rancho Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion stating that students
Cotate High at Rancho Cotate High School had reported to him the
sighting of some rats in that area. Mr. Callinan stated
he would check into this matter.
League of Mayor Hopkins advised that he would be attending the League
California Cities of California Cities Community Development Meeting on
Community Develop- January 9, 1976 in Sacramento and would welcome any input
ment Meeting from councilmembers.
Health Planning Councilman Beary reported that City Council meetings conflict
Meetings with the meetings of the Comprehensive Health Planning
Committee.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting, at approximately 11:10 p.m.
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