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1972/01/03 City Council MinutesROHNE RT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .January 3, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :40 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. The regular session was'-preceded by an execu- tive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which City Manager Callinan and all Councilmen were present, and which was held to discuss a possible appointment to commission and personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to.' order at approximately 7:40 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss a possible appointment to commission and other personnel matters. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan4 City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Milt Hudis, and Assistant to the City Manager Albright. Invocation Father Dennis Doyle of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, offered an invocation prayer for the new year. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of-Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,;the minutes of December 6 and 7 were approved as.submitted'. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith., and unanimously approved,,the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $13,523.40 were approved. 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. Appointment of Upon motion of Councilman Flares, seconded by Councilman,, William Wendel to Roberts, and unanimously approved, ter. William Wendel was Cultural-Arts Com- appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission for the unexpired mission term of Mrs. Reba Roberts. Project No. 1961 -1 -. Mayor Hopkins declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. 1961 -1, Amended Assessment No. 5.3- -5 -6.1 City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in The Clarion, explained the amendment, and advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public.hearing closed. Page -2- January 3, 1972 Resolution No. 72 -01 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No. 1961- 1,.Assessment No. 5.3- 5 -6.1) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 72 -01 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Public Appearance Mr. Jerry Abbott, Attorney, appeared before the Council on re Pigeon Ordinance behalf of Mr. Edward T. Medeiros. He explained that Mr. Medeiros and Abbott Medeiros had only been a resident of Rohnert Park a short . time, had a hobby of keeping pigeons which he had enjoyed for several years, but due to the restriction in Ordinance No. 134 concerning the 75 foot minimum distance, Mr. Medeiros had been cited for violation of said ordinance. He stated that apparently there were no lots in Rohnert Park that would allow the keeping of pigeons in compliance with the ordinance. He made several suggestions, one of which was to strike the 75 foot requirement from the ordin- ance and folbw a 20 foot requirement. Mr. Medeiros was recognized, explained his pigeon operation to the Council, advised he could comply with the ordinance except for the 75 foot minimum and presented a list of neighbors' signatures who did not object to the pigeons. Dr. William Cord, 420 Santa Barbara Ct., was recognized, stated his home was approximately 25 feet from Mr. Medeiros' pigeon coops, that some droppings were on his home, there was a matter of noise from the bids, that he had been awaken- ed at daybreak by the cooing of the pigeons and felt there might be some problem, particularly infringement upon his right to sleep. City Manager. Callinan advised that it had been the intent of the Council at the time the ordinance was adopted to pro- hibit the keeping of pigeons. Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores to leave Ordinance No. 132 as it is and enforce it. Discussion followed; owed ; City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell explained that the Council cannot grant a variance to Mr. Medeiros without amending Ordinance No. 134. Mr. Abbott was again recognized and commented that if pigeons cannot be kept in residential areas then the ordin- ance should be amended; other animals are allowed in resi- dential areas and feels as long as pigeons are not a nuis- ance they should be allowed also... Councilman Buchananos motion was.approved by the following roll call vote: Page -3- January 3, 1972 AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Smith, and Hopkins NOES: .(1) Councilman Roberts Ordinance No. 1962 = City Manager Callinan explained that Ordinance No. 162 had Motion for Reconsid- been introduced at the December 20, 1971 meeting to place eration zoning as requested on Country Manor Subdivision. There had been a motion to reconsider its introduction and Deputy City Attorney,.Mawson had opinioned that the motion to re- consider should be acted upon again at this meeting prior to considering adopting the ordinance. Councilman Smith explained that he had used the motion to reconsider the introduction of Ordinance No. 162 as a means of providing more time and made a presentation regarding 6,000 square foot lots vs. 6,5,00 square foot lots, a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Councilman Smith withdrew his motion to reconsider the in- troduction of Ordinance No. 162. City Attorney Maxwell opinioned that the motion to recon- sider would not have accomplished much since it is inherent in action for adoption. The ordinance does not have to be adopted. Discussion followed generally concerning the city's bargain- ing position'with developers for obtaining open space and park sites.. Ordinance No. 162 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change Country Manor Subdivision) _ City Manager Caanan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote', the reading of Ordinance No. 162 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: ('0 ) None Minimum Size for Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Single - Family Lots ' Buchanan, and unanimously approved, a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 63 which would specify a minimum of 6,500 square.feet for single.- family lots,.will be on the next regular meeting agenda. City Manager Callinan advised that since the Council had established the Planning Commission the matter would have to go to that body; for recommendation prior to Council con- sideration. He-indicated that he would take the matter to the Commission Page -4- January 3, 1972 Ordinance No. 163 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - Lots in Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 1) City Manager CaIlinan summarized the ordinance and noted that Young America Homes had been alerted that buyers of their homes should be made aware that multi - family units will be developed on adjacent lots. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 163 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. File No. 0197 City Manager Callinan reminded the Council that a lot split had been approved for Garrison Pacific Properties at the December 20, 1971 meeting and that Cofego Enterprises would like assurance that the alignment of Gloria Golis Drive would be as shown on the map submitted by Cofego Enterprises before approving the lot split. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the alignment of Gloria Golis Drive, as shown on the map submitted by Cofego Enter - prises, was approved in concept. Project No. 1968 -1a Engineer Hudis reported that the well being constructed under Coddingland Unit 2 Project No. 1968 -1a had been tested this date and produced 1,000 gallons per minute, with very little, if any, sand during the test, and that it should produce a minimum of 600 gallons per minute on a long term basis which was twice as much as any other city well. Project No. 1972 -2 Water Storage Tank No. 2 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 30, 1971 concerning Project No. 1972 -2, Water Storage Tank No. 2. He also reported on Sonoma County Water Agency plans to install booster stations and additional pumps to deliver more water through the Petaluma Aqueduct; advised that the City of Petaluma is using more water than the contracted amount and the Water Agency feels that any water available over the contracted amount is available to Rohnert Park and Cotati`as well as Petaluma; and that during a recent meeting with city staff and Water Agency representa- tives, said representatives had stated that Rohnert Park is developing its water system in a good manner and should be in good shape, but 1972 -73 will be the critical years for the Sonoma County Water Agency because it will be.approxi- mately 1975 before additional water facilities can be install- ed by the Agency. Discussion followed concerning the water supply and how the city should be guided in development. Engineer Hudis advised that the county is planning to con- tract with the U.S. Geological Service for a survey of under- ground water. Mr. Paul'Golis was recognized and stated that he had located the City. "of Rohnert Park,here on the basis of U.S. Geological survey already done. Mr. Hap Hamann, Recreation Commissioner., also appeared and commented that he had realized there was no way the park improvements could be constructed on an annual basis and felt that a bond issue was the only feasible way to proceed. Page -5- January 3, 1972 Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, to authorize a call for bids on Project No. 1972 -2, Water Storage Tank No. 2. Discussion followed. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and commented that he felt the water should be stored under ground or if a tank is to be constructed, why not construct a tank high above the ground to provide gravity flow. Councilman Buchananfs motion was approved on the following roll call vote: AXES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith then changed his vote from No to Aye with the statement that the Planning Commission should have had architectural review and the Council should have more than one design to choose from. City Manager Callinan advised that the Council should have alerted staff that it might want more than one design on this project and it should be done in the early stages of planning. The Council indicated that in the future,matters of a similar nature should be referred to the Planning Commission for architectural review. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meet- ing, the time being approximately 9:20 p.m. . � ie e . .a >s' °ai Z °•° 'ae iC e. 9n a �e 9i: : .R Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Mr. Hayes Hunter, Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission - Pro- Commission, made a presentation concerning a proposed park posed Bond Issue improvement bond issue in the amount of $195,000 which would provide for improvements to Alicia and Benecia Parks in a pcakage so residents could enjoy them as soon as possi- ble. It was felt there would be some donated labor and fill dirt and the bond issue, if approved, would add only 16� per $100 of assessed valuation, or approximately $7.00 per year per homeowner on the average. City Manager Callinan read the recommended items of improve- ment and the respective costs from the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Mr. Hap Hamann, Recreation Commissioner., also appeared and commented that he had realized there was no way the park improvements could be constructed on an annual basis and felt that a bond issue was the only feasible way to proceed. Business License Ordinance No. 164 CILY insurance_ Page -6- January 3, 1972 Discussion followed on whether or not it might be better to place the matter on the June primary ballot rather than the April municipal election ballot. It was indicated that the Parks and Recreation Commission would prefer to have it on the April ballot. Councilman Roberts pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Com mission does not have an ex-officio member from the Council. Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores, to endorse the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission for a bond issue in the amount of $195,000 and requested staff to prepare the appropriate documents. Dis- cussion followed.. Councilman Buchanan's.motion was unanimously approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted Aye assuming that the commissioners will immediately make contact with the local service clubs to ascertain sentiment on the bond issue and that he would support it if it is what the commun- ity wants. Commissioner Hamann commented.that an ex-officio or liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission from the Council would be most welcome and appreciated. .City Manager Callinan commented that a federal grant for parks was still being pursued. Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain commented briefly., City Manager Callinan advised that a copy of the proposed Business License ordinance had been sent to the Chamber of Commerce for comments s and the president had advised it would be referred to a committee. Discussion followed during which it was suggested that a work session be held on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Maurice Fredericks was recognized and advised he would like to participate in a work session. An open work session on the proposed ordinance was scheduled for Monday, January 10, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. with no action to be taken by the Council on said ordinance. City Manager Callinan explained that three years have elapsed since insurance proposals had been solicited for the city's liability, vehicle, and property damage insurance coverage and specifications prepared for review. He reported. that many cities are getting away from formally inviting pro- posals because of the complex problems involved in insurance Golf Course Equipment Councilman Smith Leaves and Returns Page -7- January 3, 1972 and that the Council might like to consider dropping the procedure also and naming an agent for the city. ,Mr. Thomas Feeney, current insurance agent for the city, was present and discussed insurance matters with the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, solicitation of insurance proposals for the city was authorized. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Feeney Insurance Agency was.,designated as agent /broker of record for Pacific Indem- nity.Insurance Company and Continental Insurance Company, the,city's, current insurance carriers. City Manager Callinan reviewed action taken at the December 20,.1971 meeting concerning a lease- option for golf course equipment and advised that a resolution was necessary. Councilman Smith left the Council chambers during Mr. Callinan's. review, the time being approximately 10:15 p.m. He returned atsapproximately 10:16 p.m. Resolution No. 72 -02 RESOLUTION :APPROVING LEASE OPTION AGREEMENT AND LEASING OF EQUIPMENT FOR GOLF COURSE AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution. Upon motion of.Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 7.2 -02 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Adjournment Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting to an executive session, the time being approximately 10 :20 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the regular meeting at approxi- mately 10:35 p.m. EYrae+_itive3 sASS;,,n Mayor Hopkins announced that the exeutive session had been held to discuss hiring a new golf professional for the golf CourBe . Councilman Roberts reported that 19 applications for the position of golf pro had been received, 17 had been inter- viewed, five (5) were selected and the full Council had interviewed those five (5). Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, staff was authorized to enter into a negotiated agree- ment with Mr. William Ross as Golf Professional at the golf course: Page -8- January 3, 1972 AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Councilman Smith noted that the Council;is hopeful that the Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 72 -03 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Pile. No. 0137 Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning a vote taken at the December 20, 1971 meeting on Ml.e No. 0137 and commented that in ruling on the effect of the vote, Deputy City Attorney Mawson had overstepped his authority by con- tacting the applicant before reporting back to the Council. City Attorney Maxwell discussed the matter with the Council and suggested that the Council adopt Rules of Procedure. More discussion followed. The City Attorney's office was instructed to prepare Rules of Procedure for the Council. Adjouriezit There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. to January 10, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. C q Deput/'y City Oierk APPROVED: ar contribution that Red Eslinger has made to the golf course will be recognized and that in some way he can continue to be associated with the golf course. Staff was authorized to bring the agreement back to the adjourned session scheduled for January 10. Waste Water City Manager Callinan reported on efforts being made to determine the feasibility of using effluent from the Veat- ment plant to irrigate farmland and the golf course, parti- cularly-during the summer months, and the seeking of possible federal funds for the purpose. Prevailing Wage City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that when calling,. Scale for bids on a project the prevailing wage scale must be set forth, that publishing notice each time was rather bulky and expensive and that the Council could adopt a resolution :. setting forth the prevailing wage scale, then published notices could just refer to the resolution. Resolution No; 72 -03 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PREVAILING WAGE SCALE City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 72 -03 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Pile. No. 0137 Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning a vote taken at the December 20, 1971 meeting on Ml.e No. 0137 and commented that in ruling on the effect of the vote, Deputy City Attorney Mawson had overstepped his authority by con- tacting the applicant before reporting back to the Council. City Attorney Maxwell discussed the matter with the Council and suggested that the Council adopt Rules of Procedure. More discussion followed. The City Attorney's office was instructed to prepare Rules of Procedure for the Council. Adjouriezit There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. to January 10, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. C q Deput/'y City Oierk APPROVED: ar ]A� ...CrY .��� rY�.P...a.<._r— _..R'a7— p-t:...� /'W- .^W�•Ey - - -Qi �� �y V C o �1 INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Parks 6 Recreation Commissioners cc: Peter M. Callinan, City Manager Y-�, FROM: James P. Pekkain Director of Parks & Recreation SUBJECT: Policy Recommendation for pool rental DATE: November 19, 1971 . 6j-.zfA,--4L1� Recommend the following classifications be established in order to determine the charge for groups and organizations using the pool for private use. If adopted by the Commission, waiver of the fee no longer be estabished, and strict adherence to the policy be enforced. Recommend policy and fee schedule become effective January 3, 1972, and that it will be reviewed annually. CLASSIFICATION OF USERS: A. Official City Groups 1. Council 2. Commissions - Cultural Arts, Parks 6 Recreation, Planning 3. Recreation Department Activities 4. Other City Departments: a. Public Safety (Police Explorers, Safety Patrol) b. Public Works c. Planning B. City Related Groups 1. Firemen's Association 6 Auxiliary 2. Police Reserves 3. Boys Baseball 4. Boys Soccer 5. Catholic Youth League 6. Other C. School Related Groups 1. P.T.A.'s 2. Organizations (Song Leaders, Hobby Clubs, etc.) D. Public Organizations 1. Wom en's Association 2. Homeowners 3. Newcomer's Club 4. T.O.P.S. 5. Rancho Riders Club 6. Churches a 7. Other E. Scout Groups, 4 -H, Camp Fire, Etc. Service Clubs 1. Lions, 20/30, Optimist 2. Other Private Groups and Groups from Outside the City -- Youth 6 Adult Pool Rental Fee: 1. Classification A, no fee charged. 2. Classifications B,C,D,E a fee of $2.50 per hour for each lifeguard. Youth groups over 31 people will need two lifeguards, and all adult groups will be required to have two lifeguards regardless of the num- ber, of adults. All youth groups must have one adult chaperone for every 30 youths. 3. Classifications _F 4m~ will be charged $15.00 per hour. 4. Groups being charged for the use of the pool will be required to use the pool a minimum of two hours. 5. All lifeguards must -be currently employed by the City, and will not be allowed to volunteer their time. 1/3/72 ?" c o - ''T9tP Vhrnon P. Smith Rohnert Part City Council Meeting The Petaluma General Plan Citizenst Committee on Residential Housing have concluded that urban sprawl problems in East Peta'DUna resAted, by and large, from the following: 1) 6,000 sq. ft. lots - grid patterns to accommodate developers, 2) Failure of the City to acquire adequate park sites and funds for their development, 3) Failure of the City to acquire other public facility sites; or preserve them. 4) Permitting growth for the sake of growth vi*ho"t while ignoring the capability for providing the required ser7ices - particularly schools, water and sever, 5) Failure to assure a choice of housing and lot sizes. 6) Tmproper balance between residential, multi-residential,, and non-resIdential growth. The Petaluma Chamber, of. f Commerce have just adopted a resolution urging the City of Petaluma to change its minimum single family lot size to 6,500 so ft. from 6,000 sq. ft. When the City of Rohnert Fort changed its minimu_m lot size for single family from 6,500 to 6,000 sqm ft® just to accommodate the Condiotti development' I 1) Limited its options available In negotiating with developers for A) Open space B) Parks C) Public facility sites D) School sites in exchange for lover densities 2) Limited the choice of lot sizes and range of housing available to future home buyers 3) IN11ified that part of the Rohnert Park General Plan calling for higher priced quality development on large lots around the Rohnert Park Golf Course. 4) Weakened its reputation of integrity and fairness and Impartiality among developers, 5) Created a credibility gap between the City Council and the public since certain public officials owning undeveloped residential. property in Rohnert Park profited by their own policy decisions. 2. One member of the Council resigned immediately after rezoning was assured. Whether or not others assumed a compromising relationship is not yet known. Also important is the fact the City is in drastic need of funds to develop parks, as brought to our attention recently by our Director of Recreation and City Krager. We nom-have children in the Holiday Park Subdivision., south of East Cotati Averse, and in the Young America subdivision on Southwest Boulevard without any recreation facilities even remotely convenient. In the future, we should attempt to trade density for park development funds. However, we must have a bargaining position to begin with. Tonight, we will be asked to place on the April ballot a $195,000 bond issue to develop and acquire parks. This is part, of the and effect of the Council's posture with certain developers which results inno contribution to the solution of park funding problems® We should keep in mind that developers,, not current residents, create the need for these services® T don't think our public is so unsophisticated they fail to see and understandVr'e1-at,-j,,onship between these two extremes. Therefore, Gentlemen, T submit that this City Council should, before it is too late, change our zoning ordiance to reflect 6,500 sq� ft. minimum lots for single family residentiaJ., instead of the 6,000 sq. ft. minimum recently established. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. County of Sonoma ) Kathryn J. Logue , being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is, and during all times herein mentioned was, the duly acting and qualified Deputy City Clerk of the City of Rohnert Park, California; and that on the 4th day of January , 19 72 , she posted a Notice of Adjournment (a copy of which is hereto attached and by reference incorporated herein) conspicuously on or near the door of the place where the January 3 , 19 72 meeting was held within twenty -four (24) hours after the time of the adjournment as required by Section 54955 of the Government Code of the State of California. eputy ity erk