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1972/03/20 City Council MinutesThe Council indicated its approval for same. Rohnert Park City City Manager Callinan reviewed.his memo to the Council Employees Associa- dated March 17, 1972, concerning the Rohnert Park City tion Employees Association. ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 20, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest 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 Coun- cilmen, except Councilman Buchanan, 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 7:15 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 various per - sonnet matters. Death of Ralph McGinnis Mayor Hopkins announced that Cotati Fire Chief Ralph McGinnis Cotati Fire Chief passed away this after noon and not only Cotati but all of Sonoma County will miss him. A moment of silence was ob- served for "Mac ". Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis and Assistant to the City Manager Albright. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 22 and March 6 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 $26,427.62 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Proposed Amendment City Manager Callinan noted that a letter received. from to Zoning Ordinance.. Octagon Company appealing the denial of its use permit appli- cation had brought to light the fact that the Zoning Ordin- ance should be amended to provide that zoning change appli- cation denials by the Planning Commission should only come - before the Council if appeals are filed and requested authori•- zation to prepare an. appropriate' amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. The Council indicated its approval for same. Rohnert Park City City Manager Callinan reviewed.his memo to the Council Employees Associa- dated March 17, 1972, concerning the Rohnert Park City tion Employees Association. Page .-2-, M arch 20, 1972 Mayor Hopkins recognized Mr. George Pavlick, General Manager of the Sonoma County Employees Association. Mr. Pavlick gave some background of the organization. He reported that nineteen Rohnert , Park City emmmpployees are now members of the association '; that he comes in a spirit of cooperation and listed his requests which were outlined in his March 13th letter to Mr. Callinan as follows: 1. Grant recognition to the association 2. Provide payroll deduction for dues, insurance premiums etc. 3. Grant permission to have meetings in the''City Council Chambers. 4. Permission to post minutes of meetings, notices, and items of interest to employees 5. Provide a copy of the classification and salar y sur- vey to be prepared by the State to Mr. Pavlick 6. Provide copies of all rules and regulations affecting employees to Mr. Pavlick Mr. Pavlick acknowledged that there was a problem in pro- viding the payroll deductions for employees until a change was made in the payroll system and withdrew that request for a month or,so until the payroll system can be changed., Mr. Callinan questioned whether or not each association would be a separate entity or if all would be joined into one. Mr. Pavlick responded that eventually all groups would be brought into one association, hopefully within the next year, that would represent all public employees in the County. Upon questioning Mr. Pavlick reported that all employees, .Whether members of the association or not, would receive any benefits obtained by the association. Malcolm Hubley, 135 Alma Avenue, asked if other individuals could come before the city representing the employees. Mr. Callinan responded that if they represented a significant number of the employees they could. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, mith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council acknowledged the Rohnert Park City, Employees Association.as a recognized employees group to represent City-.employees; designated City Manager Callinan to represent the city in negotiations or dealings with the Associationi and authorized the City Manager to grant the Association's'rieqiiests,as,outlined in Mr. Pavlick's letter with the exception of providing for voluntary payroll deduc- tion of Association dues, and other amounts. AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores., Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (:I) Councilman Buchanan Page -3- M arch 20, 1972 City Attorney_Maxwel.l asked Mr. Pavlick how many other cities have set up rules and regulations to implement the "meet and confer" process and if it were advisable to do so. Mr. Pav- lick responded that he did not believe it was necessary at this time. Project No. 1968 -3 Mayor Hopkins declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. 1968 -3, Amended Assessment No. 1 -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 desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 72 -36 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -3, Assessment No. 1 -1 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilmen Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts; and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72--36 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1968 -1a Engineer Hudis reported that work was nearly complete on Coddingland Unit 2 the pump installation, the well is being developed, and that Progress Payment No. 6 in the amount of $5,760.01 to Argo- naut Constructors was in order. Councilman Smith questioned some of the items of extra work performed. Engineer Hudis explained same. A brief discus- sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, P ingress Payment No. 6 for Project No. 1968 -1a, to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $5,760.01 was approved. Project No. 1971 -2 Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1971 -2, Snyder Lane; Snyder Lane advising that Argonaut Constructors had started to lay some of the drain pipe, construct some of the sewer line, and that Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $30,206.95 was in order. Upon motion of Councilman'Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors for Project No. 1971 -2 in the amount of $30,206.95 was approved. Project No. ,1972 -2 Engineer Hudis reported that Argonaut Constructors had con - structed the.storage tank foundation for Project No. 1972-2 Tank no. 2, had begun construction of the pump house, and that Progress Payment No. 1 in the amount of $1,337.85 was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1 Page -4- March 20, 1972 to Argonaut Constructors for Project No. 1972-2 in the amount of $1,337.85 was approved. Country Manor Sub- r) of the Final. Map for Country Manor Subdivision, division, Unit No. I Unit No. I was delayed until Mr. Condiotti was present. Resolution No. 72-37 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CER- TAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7, Pro- ject No. 1956-1, Assessment No. 6.52.1.2.2 and 6.9.5 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 72-37 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-38 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Attorney.Maxwell explained the resolution. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores, to adopt Resolution No. 72-38. A brief discussion followed during which it was requested that the resolution be read. City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 72-38. Councilman Smith's motion was unanimously approved, and Resolution No. 72-38 was adopted. Country Manor Sub- City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the final map division-Unit No.1 for Unit No. I of Country Manor Subdivision, advised there were some minor changes to be made, and that problems were being encountered resolving the drainage. Engineer Hudis reported that the final map conforms to the tentative map, the math conforms, the streets conform to city standards, the signatures conform, and recommended approval of said final map. Councilman Smith inquired about the water supply for the subdivision. City Manager Callinan responded that as a con- dition of the tentative map the development of a new well was required which will be paid for from the per acre development fees charged the subdivider. Councilman:t Smith inquired about a park site being provided. City Manager Callinan displitLyed the tentative map for Country Manor Subdivision, pointed out where the' park site was located and advised it had been negotiated with the Rohnerts and Forhim Corporation as part of the Holiday Park Subdivision. Councilman Smith asked if an Environmental Impact Report had been prepared for the subdivision since it was his under- Page -5- March 20, 1972 standing that,.one: was required.. Staff was uncertain whether or not onewa.s. required. City, Attorney Maxwell was directed to check on the matter. Discussion followed during which the Council indicated it would ask the Planning Commission for recommendations on. the requirements for an Environment Impact Report if it is determined one is required. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded;by Councilman Flores, and approved by voice vote with Councilman Smith voting no, the Final Map for Country Manor Subdivision No.1 was approved with the understanding that the filing of the map will not be authorized by the City Clerk or the City Engineer until the subdivider has entered into an appropri- ate subdivision agreement and until the drainage and im- provement plans meet with.the approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency and city staff, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the appropriate subdivision agreement. Park Bond Committee Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nancy Mettert reported Report that favorable support for the Park Bond measure had been received from the Cotati School District Board, the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, and the Cultural Arts Corporation*, that appearances were being made before various clubs and organizations; that a flyer and question /answer sheet will be distributed throughout the community about April 1, that bumper stickers are being: distributed that a poster con- test is being conducted at Waldo Rohnert and John Reed schools.and the posters will be displayed at the three shopping, centers in Rohnert Park. Rohnert Park City Manager Callinan requested authorization to have the Cultural Arts Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation added as an addition- Corporation al insured on the city's insurance policies. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Counclman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to have the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation added as an additional insured on the city's insurance policies. Animal Control Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning the city's leash laws and requested the news media to carry an article explaining same. Motorcycles Councilman Flores reported that he had received a complaint that motorcyclists -were using land on Southwest Boulevard near the well construction site and neighbors were being bothered; that .the Public Safety Department had been called and not much satisfaction had been received and requested that the matter be looked. into. Holes on A8,rian Drive, Council man Flores asked about repairing of the holes on Adrian Drive near-the Southwest Boulevard intersection. ^.fir. Ralph .Fitch of P.G. & E. was iecognized and responded that his company would take care of the repair work as soon as all the entities involved had completed installations in connnection with the undergrounding project. Spivock Development File No. 0205 Los Companeros Mobile Home Park Page -6- March 20, 1972 Councilman Smith initiated a.brief discussion concerning the proposed Spivock development in the area north of the Golf Course and his,belief that FHA had noise pollution guide- lines which should be checked before granting any type of approval to Spivock. Staff indicated the matter would be checked. Councilman Smith ini=tiated a brief discussion concerning Los Companeros Mobile Home Park and his concern regarding the homes not being on cement pads. City Manager Callinan res- ponded that mobile home park requirements were controlled by State Codes but that he would check into the matter. LAFC Councilman Smith reported that at the next meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission, proposed policies will be considered that will set the basis for spheres of influ- ence; said policies will include, among other things, that.: school districts must be asked for comments on developments and cities will be requested to comment on the schools° opin- ions.- Firing Guns in Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the City Limits possible enactment of an ordinance which would prohibit the firing of guns within the city limits. City Attorney M axwell and Director of Public Safety Dennett were directed to study the matter and make a recommendation. Animal Control Councilman Roberts advised that he had received a complaint about a certain dog continually running loose, the owners having,been notified and warned about same, but.were still. letting; the dog run loose. He asked what the policies were in follow -up on such a case. Staff was requested to check into the matter. Bus Stop Councilman Roberts advised that he had received a complaint about the curb being painted red for a bus stop in the area of Adrian Drive and Anson Avenue. City Manager Callinan suggested that he and Councilman Roberts visit the site and take care of the matter. Budget Mayor. Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the approach - ing budget time and the possibility of having two budgets prepared, one showing fixed "bare bones" expenses and the other containing discretionary items. During the discussion it was suggested that work sessions on the budget be held during the month of May rather than June. Freeway Interchange City Manager Callinan reported on his attendance at the Overpass March 16th meeting of the California Highway Commission at which resolutions were adopted authorizing the funds for the Freeway Interchange Overpass Project.. He ,reported that total project cost is $882,000 with $421,000 from the federal, RDA grant and $461,000 from state funds and that some additional administrative details remain to be cleared up before the project.can go to bid but that the project is tentatively scheduled for advertisiDg -for bids in May and contract award in June.' Page -7- March 20, 1972 Fees for Segregating City Manager Callinan: brought to the attention of the Coun- Bonds and Assessments cif a letter request of Engineer Milton Hudis for an incream and Processing Use from $50 to $100 in his fees for segregating bonds. He ex- Permit Applications plained that.the city charges $150 for a lot split with $50 going to the engineer for preparation of map, report, and legal description, $50 for bond counsel for reviewing the legal descriptions and preparing the necessary documents. and $50 to the city for staff time, costs of publication, etc. Engineer Hudis explained that he had charged $50 since he first began.doing segregations for the city, but since costs have increased, more information is being required on the mpas, and more recording is involved, he is losing money on every one and requested that his fee be increased to $100. Discussion followed.. The Council indicated it was agreeable to the increased fee for Engineer Hudis and author- ized staff to pass the increased cost on to the person re- questing the segregation. City Manager Callinan said a resolution would be prepared io implement the change. Joint Meeting with City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning Cotati School District the joint meeting with the Cotati School Board which had been scheduled for March 15 and then cancelled by the school board with the request that it be rescheduled after the Municipal Election. The Council expressed concern that the meeting had been postponed because of possible political overtones and directed staff to send a letter to the school board expressing the Council's feelings. Golf Course Water City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council the matter of a water supply for the golf course since the city has been advised that Coyote water for the golf course will be cut off during the summer months. Engineer Hudis reported that a "bare bones" well could be drilled for use at the course, that it would not be as expensive as a well for domestic use since it would be pumping water directly'into a lake. Discussion followed. The Council authorized staff to have a well designed for use at the golf course and call for bids on same. Engineer Hudis questioned City Attorney Maxwell on the Pre- vailing Wage Scale advising that Bartley Pump pays lower wages than the prevailing wages obtained from the union and wondered if the city must pay the prevailing wages or the actual wages paid Icy Bartley Pump. Mr. Maxwell advised he would check on the matter and report back. Architectural Review City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council its 1969 decision to exercise architectural review for all development in the Avram Avenue - Santa Alicia Drive area and asked if the Council still wanted to retain sa.me or pass it to the Planning; Commission. The Council indicated that items for architectural review should be presented to the Planning Commission. A brief discussion followed concerning possible consideration of single family architectural review. Page -£3- March 20, 1972 Staff was requested to discuss the.matter`with the Planning Commission. Lou Beary rP .v Ws cg3 it UVI. S. Mr, Lou Beary, y 310 ue rni cc Avenue, t z azA U C CU . Environmental Impact . . e Cotati School District on how many more atudents could be accommodated without constructing addi- tional facilities and was told 120 at the present time. He advised that provisions should be made to provide school space for additional children being generated by developments coming. It was pointed that state financing is not available for school construction until the children are actually pre - sent. Discussion followed concerning the possibility of double sessions this fall and the apparent lack of effort and concern from the Cotati School District Board, Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to re- quest the School Districts to provide factual information regarding school space and also that purchasers of homes be made aware of the available school space. City Manager Callinan advised that•a letter had been sent to the REal EState Commissioner requesting that school status be included in the Subdivision Public Report. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. r e Deputy ity; erk APPROVED: