1975/12/22 City Council MinutesCall to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 22, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:20 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, with the exception of Councilman Eck, City Manager
Callinan and . City Attorney Flitner were present, and which
was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters..
Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to
order at y
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a p- pximatel 7:20 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
Absent: (1) Councilman Eck
Mayor Hopkins stated Councilman Eck was on vacation visiting
his family.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
,City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer
Brust and Assistant to the City Manager Albright.
Upon'motion of Cquncilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 8, 1975
were approved as submitted. ,
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores
and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached
list in the amount of $49,127.96,.were approved. This amount
includes $7,017.50 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 tpecific I ally in these minutes.
Summer Youth
City Mana er Callinan.initiatea a discussion referring to a
Program
letter from Work,Experier ' ice Education Coordinator Rusk
regarding the 1976 Summer Youth Employment Program. Mr.
Callinan indicated Mr. Rusk plans to attend a Council meeting
in January and make a presentation concerning the program.
Resu-.cfev,-Ing of
Councilman Flores requested information as to the scheduled
Alicia Park
repairs of the tennis courts and the extent or damage.
Tennis Courts
City Engineer Brust responded that the problem:was'a
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relatively minor one and he was confident the necessary
repairs would be accomplished promptly, Councilman Smith
requested that a copy of the letter to the contractor be
forwarded to Mr. Robert Ryan, 515 Arlen Drive, an interested
resirl,;,yjt. Lqv.. nwuct ct=*-aia he srou',IA .tako oay-o of this matter.
Discussion followed during which the Council requested that
letters of appreciation be forwarded to Mr. Stone for his
contribution and to Mr. Rogers for his efforts on behalf of
the City in acquiring this proposed hospital site.
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
Smith,, and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the reading of Ordinance,305 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT (1) Councilman Eck
Spaying or Neutering City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed ordinance and
of Impounded Animals his memo to the Council dated December 19th.
Discussion followed with the councilmen, City Attorney Flitner
and City Manager Callinan participating. City Attorney
Flitner was of the opinion that a statement should be included
stating that an animal would not be neutered nor sold until
the time had exnirPd fnr the nwner to redeem maid animal_
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Non- Agenda Item
There was no one wishing to 'discuss a non - agenda item.
Unscheduled Public,
There was no person in the chamber wishing to make an
Appearance
unscheduled public appearance.
Grant Deed from
Mr. Jimmie W. Rogers was recognized and presented to the
Martin Stone for
Council, on behalf of Mr. Martin Stone, a Grant Deed for a
Hospital Site
10 acre parcel located at Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder
Lane for a, hospital site. Mr. Rogers expressed appreciation
to City- Manager Callinan, President Wagner of Sonoma State
College, Councilman Beary, and Mayor Hopkins for their help
in pursuing this acquisition for the City. Mr. Rogers
suggested that Rohnert Park join with Cotati in working
toward developing a medical facility on the property.
Resolution 75 -241
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Future Hospital Site, Martin
Stone)
City Manager.Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores,,seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -241 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, Council directed that the pro -
posed hospital site area be named "The Martin Stone Medical
Complex ".
Discussion followed during which the Council requested that
letters of appreciation be forwarded to Mr. Stone for his
contribution and to Mr. Rogers for his efforts on behalf of
the City in acquiring this proposed hospital site.
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
Smith,, and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the reading of Ordinance,305 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT (1) Councilman Eck
Spaying or Neutering City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed ordinance and
of Impounded Animals his memo to the Council dated December 19th.
Discussion followed with the councilmen, City Attorney Flitner
and City Manager Callinan participating. City Attorney
Flitner was of the opinion that a statement should be included
stating that an animal would not be neutered nor sold until
the time had exnirPd fnr the nwner to redeem maid animal_
Page 3 December 22, 1975
Councilman Flores initiated a discussion concerning the cost
of spaying. The consensus of the Council was not to introduce
the ordinance, at this time. City Attorney Flitner suggested
that the Council might wish to consider a new ordinance,
with suggested changes, at a later date.
Ordinance 306 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER
6.03 OF- THE;.:ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Control of dog runs
in residential areas)
City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and his memo
to the Council of December 19th.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of
Ordinance 306 was waived and said ordinance was introduced:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Eck
Resolution 75 -242 RESOLUTION LISTING ACCEPTABLE TYPES OF CONTAINERS AND
RECEPTACLES FOR GARBAGE SERVICE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon.-motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -242
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
F.A.U. Project to City Manager Callinan briefly discussed the letter, copies
Widen Commerce of which were presented to each councilmember, from the
Boulevard State of California concerning providing inspection services
for the Commerce Boulevard Widening Project,
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, Council directed that an
appropriate Purchase Order be issued to the State of California
for providing; inspection and other services for the Commerce
Boulevard Widening Project for a fee amount of $20,000.
Affirmative Action
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council a letter from
Services to City
the State Cooperative Personnel Service concerning providing
affirmative action assistance to the City, Mr. Callinan
requested any comments, suggestions or other input from the
councilmembers. The Council had no comments at this time.
City Property Damage
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council his memo
and Liability
of December 19th wherein he discusses a proposal received
Insurance Coverage
from Carniglia- Wilkey- Marocco Insurance Brokers for providing
property damage and liability insurance coverage to the City;
as well as his comments pertaining to the existing coverage
provided by Feeney Insurance Agency.
Page 4 December 22, 1975
Discussion followed with all councilmen and Mr. Callinan
participating. Mayor Hopkins offered the suggestion that an
insurance committee be appointed to meet with representatives
of both agencies, as well as others who might wish to submit
a proposal, to discuss the City's insurance coverage.
Mr. Wilkey of Carniglia- -Wilkey- Marocco was recognized and
made a presentation stating he had reviewed the City's current
coverage and it appeared somewhat confusing to him. Mr.
Wilkey welcomed Mayor Hopkins' suggestion regarding setting
up an insurance.committee. The Council asked several
questions of Mr. Wilkey to which he responded.
Mr. Feeney was recognized and responded to Mr. Wilkey's
comments and briefly discussed the difficulty concerning
insurance carriers with respect to insuring municipalities.
Discussion followed with Mr. Callinan reaffirming the comments
set forth in his memo, namely, that there currently exists
a state of flux in the municipality insurance coverage and
consequently it would be a poor time to make a change.
Councilman Smith made a:motion, seconded by Councilman Flores,
to establish an insurance committee to review the conflicts
and proposals of insurance coverage for the City.
Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Ave., was recognized and made
reference to the City's recent newsletter wherein citizen
input was requested from the residents of Rohnert Park. Mr.
Titus was in agreement with setting up an insurance committee
for comparing rates and coverage; stated there are currently
many changes in the insurance field and the City should`
consult professionals and.take appropriate action.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following .roll
call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Sm -.th and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Beary
-ABSENT; (1) Councilman Eck
Councilman Smith and Councilman Flores were designated as
the Insurance Committee and requested to return to the
Council with their report.
Sonoma County City Manager Callinan referred councilmembers to various
General Plan documents relative to the.Sonoma County General Plan which
had been provided to them.. Mr. Callinan requested any
comments or suggestions which he would.incorporate in a
response to the County.
Councilman Flores stated that Petaluma Hill Road and Rohnert
Park Expressway, both of which are designated to be four lane
roads in the plan, should be followed closely as they develop.
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Councilman Smith stated that while there were several areas
in the plan with which he did not agree, on balance he felt
the plan would be beneficial to the residents of Sonoma
County. Councilman Smith felt the Council should go on
record as supporting the plan
Resolution 75 -243 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ADOPTION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY
GENERAL PLAN
City-Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores;
to. waive . the reading of Resolution 75 --243 and adopt said
resolution.,
Councilman Beary stated for the record that it was his
feeling that the plan showed neglect in considering the
,economic impact on the residents owning 20 to 30 acres in the
County. Councilman Beary felt the plan would place
restrictions' on the use of this land by the owners.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
DYES: (3) Councilmen Flores,, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Beary,
ABSENT: (1) Councilman 'Eck
Variance for an 80 City Manager Callinan reviewed ,.with the Council his memo of
Fence - Angulo December 19th concerning an existing; 81 fence on the
Property Angulo property at 930 Emily Ave., wherein he advises the
Planning Commission had disapproved said fence after a
public hearing; stated the appeal to Council had been set
for January 8th but several neighboring residents had
complained about the lengthly delay, hence Councif'was being
asked to discuss the matter at this meeting and all parties
involved had been so advised by telephone.
The Council queried City Attorney Flitner as to whether it
could review the matter without scheduling a public hearing
with notices being published, etc. Mr. Flitner advised
the Council that concerning a variance it was not necessary
to have a public hearing.
Councilman Peary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith
to deny without prejudice the application for a variance
for the existing 81 fence at 930 Emily Ave.
Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Ave., was.recogni.zed and objected
to the wording "deny without prejudice", stating that this
would indicate that the applicant could request another
hearing thereby forcing neighboring residents to have to
view the fence for an indefinite length of time,
Page 6 December. 22, 1975
At this point City Attorney Flitner advised the Council that
it.should first approve a motion to review the appeal
concerning the Angulo fence variance.
Councilman Beary withdrew his motion..
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, Council agreed to review at this
time the Angulo appeal for a variance for an 8' fence at
930 Emily Ave.
Mr. Ray Schultz, 6080 Elsa Ave., was recognized and stated
the fence should come down, the Council should make a decision
so designating; stated a penalty should be assessed against
the owners for violating an ordinance and the laws in Rohnert
Park should be enforced.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary,
to deny the request for a variance for the 8' fence on the
Cathleen Angulo property at 930 Emily Ave.
Discussion continued. Councilman Smith made a call for the
motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary,
City Savings City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of December 19th,
Account at noted that a recent change in the law allows the City to
Exchange Bank establish a savings account with the Exchange Bank, which
would permit more flexibility in handling the City's cash
flow. Copies of the bank4s letter concerning same were
presented to the councilmembers.
and unanimously approved, that should the fence matter not
be taken care of -by the Angulos within a week, that staff
assistance be offered to them.
Mr. John Linkhart, 933 Edith Ct., stated the City had not
assisted in putting up the fence, why should it assist in
taking it down. Councilman Flores stated he felt with
staff assistance the matter would be taken care.of promptly.
Mr. Titus spoke again asking if the Council was sincere in
requesting citizen input as stated in the City's last
newsletter. Councilman Smith explained the "public hearing"
concept to Mr. Titus.
Open Space Lot
City Manager Callinan discussed briefly with the Council
on Santa Dorotea
the open space lot on the north side of Santa Dorotea Circle
Circle
and comments pertaining thereto in his memo of December 19th.
The consensus of the Council was to leave the lot as is at
this time.
Medical Group
City.Manager Callinan initiated a discussion requesting
Insurance
Council approval to include Roy and Connie Smith and family
Coverage to
in the City's health and medical insurance programs, with
Roy Smith Family
the Smiths'paying the full cost of the premiums. The
Council indicated it had no objections.
City Savings City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of December 19th,
Account at noted that a recent change in the law allows the City to
Exchange Bank establish a savings account with the Exchange Bank, which
would permit more flexibility in handling the City's cash
flow. Copies of the bank4s letter concerning same were
presented to the councilmembers.
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Resolution.75 -244
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT EXCHANGE BANK
City Manager Callihan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -244
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Construction of
City Manager Callihan reviewed with the councilmen his memo
Shed at Corporation
of December 19th and comments made therein concerning.
Yard
construction of a storage shed at the Corporation Yard<
City Engineer Brush answered questions from the Council
concerning the site of the building and materials to be
stored therein.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary; seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, Council authorized the expenditure
of $600 for construction of a storage shed at the Corporation
-Yard.
Purchase of Police _
-City Manager Callihan directed the Council's attention to
Vehicles
Police Vehicle Bid Quotations, December 19, 1975, copies of
which had been disseminated to them and a copy of which is
attached to these minutes.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to purchase
three vehicles from Zumwalt Chrysler - Plymouth; trading in
two vehicles instead of three.
Chamber of Commerce
City Manager Callihan advised the Council that the Chamber
Contribution
of Commerce had contributed $14,000 towards the cost of
litigation involving'Rohnert Park and the ..Santa Rosa
Redevelopment project°
Recreation Center
City Manager Callihan initiated a discussion stating the
Committee
Recreation Center Committee was seeking permission of._the ,:
Council to promote and campaign for passage of the bond
measure on the March ballot and to expand its membership.
as; necessary. Mr. Callihan explained that approval was
required because the Committee was under the jurisdiction of
the.Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, approval was given the
Recreation Center Committee to promote and campaign for
passage of the Recreation Center bond measure on the March
ballot and to expand its membership.
Golden Gate
City Manager Callihan informed the Council that Golden Gate
Transit Route
Transit was considering a scheduled route into the Country
Club Estates area. Mr. Callihan pointed out the proposed
route on the map displayed.
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Discussion followed with the feeling
that a survey should be conducted to
lived in the subject area; expressed
area was sufficiently developed; and
should be scheduled prior to a commi�
City.
December 22, 1975
of the Council being
see how many commuters
concern as to whether the
felt a public hearing
'ment being made by the
ABAG. City Manager Callinan advised that in response to his complaint
to ABAG concerning its printing and distribution of a binder
at taxpayers' expense, he had received a reply from ABAG
informing him that the cost of said binder had been borne by
sales`to consultants who requested the compilation.
Redwood Log City Manager Callinan referred the councilmembers to a booklet
State Farm entitled Redwood Log, published by State Farm Insurance
Insurance- Company, copies of which had been presented to them. Mr.
Company Callinan pointed out that the first six pages of the booklet
were devoted to the City of Rohnert Park.
Library Site City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council a memo to him,
Fill Dirt dated December 22nd, from City Engineer Brust wherein he
discusses some fill dirt which had been removed from the
Library site due to a misunderstanding; between the City and
the contractor. A compromise had been reached whereby certain
work would be performed by the contractor without charge to
the City, and the contractor would keep the fill dirt which
he had inadvertently hauled away. The Council indicated
they had no objections to this arrangement.
Garden Club Councilman Smith initiated a discussion stating a member of
Project the local Garden Club, Mrs. Payne, had approached him
requesting consideration for a contribution of $68000 for a
Project the.club is involved in, namely, planting seedlings
in areas of forest fire damage. Councilman Smith noted
that many of the City's Senior Citizens are members of the
Garden Club.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, Council approved a donation of
$68.00 to the Rohnert Park Garden Club for the planting of
seedlings project.
Councilmen and Mayor Hopkins advised that he would be unable to attend the
Mayors Association Mayors and Councilmen Association meeting to be held in
Meeting Healdsburg. Mayor Hopkins invited any councilmember who
might wish to attend to take his place at this meeting.
Adjournment There being; no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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