1975/06/30 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 30, 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 and
City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to
discuss litigation, personnel matters, and possible
appointments to Commissions.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately'7.20 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
Abseet: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes Mlayor Hopkins stated that the minutes of June 18th showed
Councilman Flores and Mayor Hopkins as "Absent". He
requested the record show that only three council members
had been requested to he present at the June 18th meeting
since Cotati officials requested only a work sessions
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 16th were
approved as submitted, and the minutes of June 18th were
approved as amended.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $94,128.98 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.
Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that discussion in the Executive
Report Session concerned personnel matters, litigation, and
appointments to various commissions.
American Legion Commander Clifford Concello, Junior Past Commander Bill
Presents Bicentennial Willingham, First Vice Commander Ed Little and Historian
Flag Lawrence Sherrod of the Martin Slobodnik Post of the
American Legion were ,present and presented to the City of
Rohnert Park a thirteen stars and stripes "76 " Bennington
Flag. They requested that the City display the flag for one
year, until July 4, 1916 at one of the City buildings.
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Mayor Hopkins accepted the flag on behalf of the City of
Rohnert Park,and the Council, and asked that the Martin
Slobodnik Post of the American Legion receive recognition
for donating the Bennington Flag.
Health Clinic Facilities Sirs. Bonnie Luttrell, 779 Bernice Ave., was recognized by
and Funding
the Council and requested the Council's consideration for a
health clinic facility in Rohnert Park and financial assis-
tance for.same. She stated that the County will fund $20.00
per clinic, i.e., well baby, family care, etc. She further
stated that they had looked into a possible location behind
the Purity Center at a cost of $150.00 per month. She indica-
ted she would like to work with one of the Council members
in establishing; a health clinic facility in Rohnert Park.
Mrs. Kelley, Giles, a representative of the County health
department, was present and told the Council that the
department was eager to cooperate with the community in pro-
viding this health care service.
Mrs. Barbara Sta.11ion,,Public Health Nurse, spoke briefly
regarding the supplies that would be needed in the proposed
clinics.
Discussion followed with Krs. Luttrell, Mrs. Giles, Mrs.
Stallion.and the Council participating. City Manager.
Callinan referred to a letter from Dr. Long'wherein the doctor
indicated that three family clinics per month were being
held in Rohnert Park. He felt perhaps the City should not
commit to space at.this, time, but rather concentrate on
enlarging the program for Rohnert Park.
It was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Beary be
appointed as liaison representative to work out a program
with Mrs. Luttrell and other interested citizens, the county
health clinic officials, and return to the Council with their
recommendations.
Director of Public
Director of Public Safety Robert Dennett gave a brief report
Safety Dennett re
on his attendance at the FBI Academy, commenting on some of
FBI
the courses given, stating that the law class course was
excellent. He thanked the Council for providing the
opportunity for him to attend the Academy. The Council
congratulated Mr. Dennett on successfully completing the court
Unscheduled Public
There was no person in the Chamber desiring to speak as an
Appearances
unscheduled public appearance.
Resolution 75 °50
RESOLUTION COMMENDING WILLIAM 0. CORD (previously adopted)
Mayor Hopkins read the resolution and presented a framed
copy of same to Dr. Cord.
Dr. Cord thanked the Council for the Commendation.
Mrs. Alice Wells, Cultural Arts Commission and Corporation,
was present and thanked Dr.-Cord for his contribution to the
Commission. Mrs. Wells presented "Dr. Cord with a gift from
the Cultural Arts Corporation.
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Resolution 75 -147 RESOLUTIOP? OF CMS 7DATION TO MR. JITVII <E .W> ROCERS (previ.ousl
adopted.
Mayor Hopkins read the resolution and presented a framed
.copy of same to Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Rogers thanked the'Council for the Commendation.
Public Hearing Re Mayor Hopkins declared open the public hearing for appoint- -
Appointments to ment to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Parks and Recreation
Commission Dr. Peter Weber spoke briefly stating he had worked well with
the Commission and would like to continue to serve on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. The Council asked a few
questions of Dr. Weber to which he replied.
Mr. James Peebles was present and recognized and spoke
briefly with the Council concerning appointments to the Parks
a 1Ld Recreation Co i- uiss'on.
There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Hopkins
declared the public hearing closed.
Public Hearing Re Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing; on
Appointments to appointments to the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission -
City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the applicants
whose letters had been received and reviewed,
Mr. Art Hollingsworth was present and spoke indicating his
desire to continue on the Planning Commission. Mr.
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L1U.L._L- LLL6ZjWor LIL answered questions from the Council and stated
his views on the potential growth of Rohnert Park.
Mr. William White was present and spoke briefly indicating
he would like to see the current well -- planned growth of the
City continued. He answered questions from the Council and
commented on the very high cost of land, and how it would
affect the growth of Rohnert Park.
A Mr. John Fryer, not an applicant but a concerned citizen,
spoke with the Council setting forth his view that the growth
of population was determined by outside agencies rather than
by action of the City Council.
Mr. Mike Moore was present and spoke of his interest in
appointment to the Planning Commission and indicated his
concern with planned community services as well as develop-
ment land -wise. Mr. Moore answered questions from the Counci
There being no other'person desiring to speak, Mayor Hopkins
declared the scheduled public hearing closed.
Mayor Hopkins stated the Council would meet in executive
session and address themselves to appointments to these
two commissions.
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Resolution 75 -157 A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT, CAMINO COLEGIO,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -x157
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -158 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING
FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, CAMINO COLEGIO, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1974 -13
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman. Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -158
was waived and said resolution was adopted
Ordinance 298 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK.AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO'. 221 CONCERNING THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR. MEETINGS OF
THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
City Manager' Callinan explained the proposed ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading
of Ordinance 298 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
File 0254C, Final City Manager Callinan explained the request for final map
Map Approval, Sub- approval on resubdivision of .Country Club Estates No. 4,
division County Club Lots No. 1-6 on Eleanor Ave, referring to his memo dated
Estates No.4, Lots 1 -6 June 26th to the Council.
Mr. Jake Lehrer, Debra Homes, Inc., was present and answered
questions from the Council as to roofing, fencing, etc.,
regarding development and homes to be built in the subject
area.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved.by the following roll call
vote, Council approved the Final I >Iap for the Resubdivision
of Country Club Estates, No. 4, Lots 1 through 6, subject
to the understanding that the City is not guaranteeing sewer
and water service.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and
Iiopkins
NOES: (0) None
Recess
Executive Session
Reconvene
Mayor Hopkins indicated that the Council had given informal
comments regarding Mr. Joslyn's proposed development, and
suggested that Mr. Joslyn discuss individually with the
councilmen.any further comments that they might have.
Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting
the time beiht approximately 9:05 p.m.
At this time the Council met in executive session to discuss
appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting, at approximately
9:30 p.m. with all councilmen present.
Appointments to Parks Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
and Recreation Beary, and unanimously approved, Dr. Peter Weber was
Commission appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one
year term beginning July 1, 1975.
Appointments to Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Planning Commission Flores,,and approved by the following roll call vote, Art
Hollingsworth was appointed to the Planning Commission for
a two year term beginning July 1, 1975.
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
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File No. 0418, Qantas
City Manager Callinan explained the request for informal
Development Company Re
discussion concerning the proposed acquisition and development
Prelim.Plans for
of land, by Qantas Development Company, south of E. Cotati
Development of Area
Ave. and east of the railroad.
South of E. Cotati
Ave., East of the
City Attorney Flitner was queried by the Council as to
Railroad
whether the Council would be bound by any informal comments
that they might make at this time concerning this develop-
ment., Mr. Flitner opined that any comments made by the
Council at a public hearing could be construed as commitments
Councilman Smith asked that the record show that should
comments made at this time by the Council result in the
developer making any changes, that the Council would not be
held responsible for said changes, in the event Council would
change their thoughts at later date.
Mr. Jon Joslyn was recognized by the Council and,referring
to plaris on display, explained the.pr9posed uses of the
acreage.referring to single family residences, townhouses,
shopping center and ranchette size lots. Mr. Joslyn then
asked for the Council's comments. The Council responded
with generalized comments concerning the proposed development
Recess
Executive Session
Reconvene
Mayor Hopkins indicated that the Council had given informal
comments regarding Mr. Joslyn's proposed development, and
suggested that Mr. Joslyn discuss individually with the
councilmen.any further comments that they might have.
Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting
the time beiht approximately 9:05 p.m.
At this time the Council met in executive session to discuss
appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting, at approximately
9:30 p.m. with all councilmen present.
Appointments to Parks Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
and Recreation Beary, and unanimously approved, Dr. Peter Weber was
Commission appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one
year term beginning July 1, 1975.
Appointments to Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Planning Commission Flores,,and approved by the following roll call vote, Art
Hollingsworth was appointed to the Planning Commission for
a two year term beginning July 1, 1975.
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
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Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flore:
and approved by the following roll call vote, Mike Mullins
was appointed to the Planning Commission for a two year
term beginning July 1, 1975.
AYES: (3) Councilman Beary, F" oresand Hopkins
NOES- (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
Councilman Eck stated for the record that the Planning
Commission was very important to the City and his "no" vote
was not a personal dissent, but instead reflected philosophic,
differences with the Planning Commission.
Councilman Smith 'stated for the record that he had no
personal differences with the Planning Commission but felt
that Pair. William White would have made a fine contribution
to the Planning Commission.
Brazil Lawsuit City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of June 26th,
reviewed with the Council the lawsuit filed against the
County and the City of'Rohnert Park. by Joseph F. Brazil.
Said lawsuit has been referred to Feeney Insurance Agency
for handling by the City's insurance carrier.
Planning Commission - - City Manager Callinan advised the Council that three
er`s Institute Planning Commissioners and Planning Director Skanchy would
like to attend the League of California Cities Planning
Commissioner's Institute being held during July. Mr.
Callinan stated he had hoped that the County would pay
one -half the cost for Mr. Skanchy, but had been advised by
the County Planning Director that the County would not be
able to contribute this year.
Discussion followed with the Council and Mr. Callinan
participating with some concern being expressed by the
Council regarding conference expenditures and the benefits
received by the City therefrom. It was suggested that
perhaps each Commissioner should be allowed one conference
attendance each year. Mr. Callinan expressed the view that
most of the conferences were very worthwhile from the stand -
point of the City.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council
approved the attendance of the Planning Commissioners to
the League of California Cities Planning Commissioner's
Institute during July.
AYES- (3) Councilmen Flores, Smith and Hopkins
DOES- (2) Councilmen Beary and Eck
City Manager Callinan indicated that he assumed the Council
had no objection to his allowing, Planning Director Skanchy
to attend.
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Councilman Eck stated that he felt the Council should take
a close look at conference attendance from a budget stand -
point, and from the standpoint of one conference attendance
for each Commissioner each year.
1975 -76 Proposed City Manager Callinan directed the attention of the Council
Budget to the Proposed Budget for 1975 -76, copies of which had been
presented to council members. He requested a date be set
up for budget review. The consensus of the Council was
July 7, 1975, 3:00 p.m., be set for the work session on the
budget.
Liability Insurance City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council his memo of
Cancellation July 26th wherein he states that cancellation of the City's
liability insurance had been received from Imperial
Insurance Company. This action was in response to the City's
refusal to accept the mid -term increase in premium imposed
by the insurance company. Mr. Callinan advised the Council.
that the City's insurance agent was working with other
companies to obtain liability coverage for the City of
Rohnert Park.
Councilman Flores stated for the record that he felt the
action taken by Imperial insurance Company was unethical and
reflected on the lack of integrity of said company. He
further stated that even though the City had to pay increased
premium rates that we should not submit to the rate increase
imposed, by Imperial.
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Gate Board Board Member Bud Castner had called to express appreciation
Representation to the Council for its recent letter of support.
Conflict of Interest City Attorney Flitner, referring to his.memo of June 27th
Ordinance to Councilman Vern Smith, and concerning a Conflict of
Interest Ordinance prepared, stated that the League of
California Cities has a committee working on a proposed
draft of Conflict of Interest Ordinance. He suggested that
the Council secure a copy of this proposed draft for consid-
eration of adopting same for the City of Rohnert Park:,
making any changes or alterations that they might wish to
make, but holding off action now pending outcome of the
League's work.
Councilmen Beary and Councilman Beary reported that the Recreation Complex
Councilman Smith -- Committee had broken into teams and were appearing before
Recreation Complex various organizations to talk about the proposed Recreation
Committee Complex. He further advised that the architect is working
on the master plan..-.-
City Manager Callinan stated that the Committee has asked
for a change of development site for the proposed civic
center and pointed out the new proposed site on the map for
benefit of council members. Mr. Callinan stated that this
change of site had been discussed with the property owners
and they had voiced no objection. Discussion followed with
the Council stating they had no objections to the civic
center site land exchange, with it being moved adjacent to
Snyder Lane.
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Public Safety Department Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning the
Public Safety Department asking if when an emergency .call
occurs were all policemen on duty required to respond.
City Manager Callinan stated that on certain types of
emergency calls this was the policy of the department. He
indicated he would check into the matter more thoroughly and
report back to the Council.
Councilman Beary queried Mr. Callinan as to when a policeman
and ambulance are called, does the policeman respond first
and then call for the ambulance. Mr. Callinan advised that
they respond simultaneously, but usually the policeman
arrives first and provides what help he can until the
ambulance or fire truck arrives.
Golden Gate Transit Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the
recent increases in fares by the Golden Gate Transit. He
stated,that the City of Petaluma had formed a Commuters
Association with some 70 people in the initial organization,
and that other Sonoma County cities were currently forming
similar associations. The purpose of the organization is
to determine the justification for the recent high increase
in fares. It is the feeling of many residents of Sonoma
County riding the Golden Gate Transit that Sonoma County
public officials are not being responsive to their
constituency. Mr. Smith indicated that hearingswer.e going
to be held at which some of these Sonoma County public
officials and Golden Gate Bridge representatives will attend.
Use of Golf Course Councilman Flores and Councilman Eck spoke briefly on the
After Hours status of use of the golf course by Country Club
Subdivision residents after official hours. They indicated
they would have a report for the Council the second meeting
in July.
Joint Meeting with Councilman Eck advised the Council that a joint work -
Planning Commission session meeting with the Planning Commission had been
set up for July 28th.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at appro- nimately 10.05 p.m. to July 7, 1975
at'3:00 p.m.
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