1975/05/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 19, 1975
Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that no action had been taken in the
Report Executive Session.
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.
Alicia Park Councilman Eck initiated a discussion with regard to the
.,Tennis Courts letter from Mr'. Robert Ryan concerning the surface of the
tennis courts in Alicia Parke City Engineer Brust stated
he had contacted the contractor and that he, the contractor
and.Project Engineer Gilligan would inspect the tennis
courts on May 20. Councilman Eck asked that a report be
made back to the Council at the next meeting.
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regui.ar session commencing at 7:15 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 and 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.
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 Enginee -r
Brust.
Approval of Minutes
Upon 'motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 5th were
approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Smith; and unani mously approved, the bills presented per
_
:the attached 1 -ist in the amount of $214,501.41 were
approved. Said total includes $100.00 for Rohnert Park
Civic Commission.
Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that no action had been taken in the
Report Executive Session.
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.
Alicia Park Councilman Eck initiated a discussion with regard to the
.,Tennis Courts letter from Mr'. Robert Ryan concerning the surface of the
tennis courts in Alicia Parke City Engineer Brust stated
he had contacted the contractor and that he, the contractor
and.Project Engineer Gilligan would inspect the tennis
courts on May 20. Councilman Eck asked that a report be
made back to the Council at the next meeting.
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File 0235, Proposed
City Manager Callinan stated that although this subject had
Abandonment.of Public
been scheduled for later in the meeting, Mrs. Kathryn
Land and Fencing and
Collins, 828 Lilac Way, was present and had asked to
Landscaping Easement
speak at this time since she would be unable to appear
in Area South of
later.
East Cotati Ave.
from Lancaster Drive to
Mayor Hopkins declared the.publtc hearing open on File
Northwestern Pacific
0235. Mrs. Collins referred to the current problems regard -
Railroad
ing the bike path adjacent to Lilac Way and reviewed with
the Council her previous appearance asking that barriers be
/.
erected to close off this bike path area. Mrs. Collins
indicated she had attended the Planning Commission hearing
on the proposed abandonment of the bike path and disagreed
with their decision. She strongly urged the Council to
abandon the bike path and had some suggestions as to other
methods of utilizing the property. She stated her primary
interest was in the protection of her property.
Mayor Hopkins adjourned the public hearing to the scheduled
time on the agenda.
Weed Abatement
City Manager Callinan explained the proposed resolution and
referred -,his memo of May 15 which sets forth the
,.:to
authority -given the City under -the proposed resolution to
enter private property for the purpose of removing weeds.
Mr. Callinan advised that notice of public hearing had been
ipublished in the local newspaper and mailed to affected
property,owners in the City.
Mayor Hopkins declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Notices to Destroy Weeds.
City ,Manager Callinan read a letter from Mrs. Iona Sime
wherein she asked that the City mow the weeds on her
property.
JJr. Ron Rathmann, 540 Lydia Ct., was present and recognized
by the Council. Mr. Rathmann stated that he had not
received the notice while other residents in his area
had received same. Mr.. Callinan explained that generally
notices were sent only to those who had a weed problem
on their property.
Mr. Arthur;Smith,:,543 Lydia Ct.So.., was present and stated
that he had received a notice and that the wording appeared
to indicate to him that he would be responsible for weeds
not only on his own property but elsewhere surrounding
his property. Mr. Smith was assured that that was not the
case and Council suggested that the notice be checked to
see that i:tdid not confuse residents as to their responsi-
bility for weed abatement.
There being no other person desiring to speak and no other
correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public
hearing closed.
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May 19, 1975
Resolution 75 --111 RESOLUTION ORDERING CITY.MANAGER OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK TO ABATE` NUISANCES EXISTING WITHIN THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon 'motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Smithy and unanimously approved, the reading: of Resolution
75 °111 liras waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -111, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 0F' 'ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF'ROHNERT PARK TO EXECUTE THE WITHIN
INSTRUPIENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
(Agreement Between Sonoma County Junior College District
and the'Cty of Rohnert Park - College Work Study Program)
City-Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved,.the reading of Resolution
75 -112 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 --113 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR COMPUTER
SERVICES
City Manager Callinan - explained the resolution.
Upon motion of-Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -113 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75-114 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PAPrr AUTHORIZING FILING
OF GRANT`APPLICATION UNDER THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND
SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 '(Mobile Dictating System)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -w114 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution. 75-115 RESOLUTION COM14ENDING CLEMENT E. FALBO
City Manager'Callinan' explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 --115 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75-116 RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE PROTECTION MUTUAL A;'D AGREEMENT
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75-116 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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May 19, 1975
Resolution 75 -117 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF MIENDED ASSESSMENT RE
CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7,
PROJECT NO. 1956 -1. ASSESSMENT NOS. 6.9.4.1 and 7.
Resolution 75 -11$
Resolution 75 -119
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution".-;
Upon motion of,Ceuncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman`
Flores, "and unanimously approved, the reading -. "Resolution
o:f
75 -117 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 73-60.and 73 -75
CONCERNING ESTABLISHING PLANNING AND ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND
RELATED MATTERS FEES
City,Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -118 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING RATES
AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND PROVIDING
PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion .of - Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -119 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -120 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER
TO FILE - NQTICE -OF- COMPLETION COMMERCE BLVD. AND SOUTHWEST
BLVD. "OVERLAY, PROJECT NO. 1974 -16.
City Manager-Callinan explained the resolution..
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores," and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -120 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 63 TO REZONE CERTAIN PARCELS FROM "R11- 2000 -PD" to
"R1. 6500 -PD" DISTRICT (File No. 0254C -m Condiotti
Enterprises.)
City Manager Callinan explained Ordinance 296.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the reading of Ordinance 296 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and
Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
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May 19, 1975
Project No. 1974-13, City Manager Callinan gave the staff report on this project
Camino Colegio ,Improve- and pointed out `the Camino Colegio improvement area on
ment Project plans displayed. He also pointed out to the Council the
City Engineer's assessment diagram on display. Mr. Callinan
reviewed the construction bids with the Council stating
they were much higher than had been anticipated and since
the construction bids were so high opening of the bids on
theborids:, which had been scheduled for May 19th, had been
cancelled.
Present in the chamber to answer questions for the Council
were Mr. John Joslyn of Qantas Development•borporation,
property owner, Ifilt Hudis, Project Engineer, Bond Counsel
Philip Assaf from the firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton and
Lynch�'I.aiid City Engineer Brust.
City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public
hearing had been published in the local newspaper and mailed
to Property owners in the,area , nf the assessment district.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
the Engineer's Report on Project 197413, Camino Colegio
Improvement-Project.
Mr. Milt Hudis spoke briefly on the Engineer's Report and
the spread of assessments in accordance with benefit, and
on the high construction bids indicating that some duct
work had *not been listed in the Engineer's Report but had
been-included in the call for bids. However, he stated that
even excluding the duct cost that the lowest estimate was
still higher than anticipated.
City Manager Callinan read a letter dated May 19, 1975
from Qantas Development Corporation, signed by Mr. John
Joslyn, setting forth certain agreements in connection with
the project, i. e. agreeing to install certain sidewalks
and duct work as part of the Llano Subdivision, Unit No. 2
improvements.
There being no other person desiring to speak and no other
correspondence received, 'Mayor Hopkins declared the public
hearing closed.
Resolution 75-121 RESOLUTIO14 ACC .", NG GRANT DEED (Camino Colegio Right of
Way).
citY-:-.I:Idt),ig-c�t.:,Callinan explained that this resolution was
adcoting deed of right of way from Kirsten and Olaf Gross;
W....aiid Shirley Harris.
Upon motion of Council�an Beary, seconded by Councilman
.:Flores, and unanimously Approved, the reading of Resolution
75-121 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution'75 -122
Resolution 75 -123
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Camino Colegio Right of
Way)
City Manager Callinan explained that this resolution was
accepting deed of right of way from Pollard and Lindorf.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -122 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Camino Colegio Right of
Way)
City Manager Callinan explained that this resolution was
accepting deed of right of way from Qantas Development
Corporation.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -123 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -124 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 75 -65 CAMINO COLEGIO, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved,;the reading of Resolution
75 -124 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -125 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 75 -71, CAMINO COLEGIO,
IMPROVFT4ENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -125 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 426 A RESOLUTION DELETING CERTAIN WORK AND IMPROVEMENTS, CAMINO
COLEGIO, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13.
Bond Counsel Assaf'.explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved., the reading of Resolution
75 -126 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -127 A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER "S REPORT, CONFIRM
ING THE ASSESS14ENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS.
CAMINO COLEGIO, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -127 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
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May 19, 1975
Resolution-75-128 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, CAMINO COLEGIO, IMPROVE -
MENT PROJECT NO. 1974 --13.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -128 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75-129 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER, CAMINO COLEGIO,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13e
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -129 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -130 A RFCOLTJTTOAT prA7ApnIn.0 SALE OF BOxdDS, CA:"aINO COLEGI. ^,,
IMPROVEMENT PRO.iECT' NOa 1974=13
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
City.Manager Callinan` explained the negotiated bond bid
received from San Francisco Securities.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75°130 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project 1975 -2 City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 15th,
Santa Alicia Drive explained that this pr o j e ct would extend Santa aa
icia Drive
Improvement Project eastward to the vicinity of.the Alicia Park Tennis Court.
Mr. Callinan further referred to the City Engineer's
report and copies of the construction bid summaries, both
of which had been,presented to the Council.
City Manager Callinan stated that in this instance again
construction bids had cote'in considerably higher than
anticipated, hence the call for bids for the bonds had
been cancelled. fie advised the Council that the City °s
share of the 'cost for this project will come from funds
provided in the City's 1974 -75 budget either Gas Tax Funds
or Transportation Development' Act Funds. Mr. Callinan
advised that notice of -the public hearing had been published
in the local newspaper and mailed to property owners in the
area of the assessment district.
Mayor.Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing
on Engineer's Report, Project 19752, Santa Alicia Drive
Improvement Project.
Discussion followed with the Council, City Manager Callinan,
City Engineer Brust and Bond Counsel Assaf participating.
Mr. Milt Hudis:, Consulting Engineer, spoke briefly and
further clarified the:project for the Council.
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May 19, 1975
There being,no person desiring to speak, and no corres-
pondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public
.hearing closed.
Discussion followed with the Council, Mr. Assaf and City
Manager..Callinan participating.
Resolution 75 -131 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 75 -.74, SANTA . ALICIA DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1975 -2.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman.Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 --131 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -132 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS,
SANTA ALICIA DRIVE Il�1PROVEMENT, PROJECT NO. 1975 -2.
Bond,.Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -132
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -133 A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 75 -80, SANTA ALICIA
DRIVE IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT NO. 1975 -2.
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Project 1975 --6
Alicia Park Parking
"lots
Resolution 75 -134
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded'by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 --133 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
City Manager Callinan gave a staff report, referring to
plans on display on the two parking lots, one to the north
of Alicia Park and one to the east of the tennis courts.
He reviewed the construction bid summaries with the Council.
Mr. John Gilligan of Murray - McCormick Environmental Group
was present and recognized by the Council. He commented
briefly regarding landscaping of the parking lots. Discussion
followed with Councilman Smith and Councilman Flores
expressing some concern that there be sufficient landscaping
to break up the large expanse of asphalt.
PARKING LOTS IN ALICIA.PARK, PROJECT NO. 1975 -6, A RESOLUTION
OF AWARD OF CONTRACT.
City Manager. Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck.,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No.
75- •134 was waived and said resolution adopted (awarding a
contract to Ghilotti Bros, Inc. for Alternate A, for
Project 1975 -6, Alicia Park Parking Lots.)
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May 19, 1975
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smithy
and unanimously approved to.amend_to direct staff to
increase the landscaping in the parking lots and consult
with the Park and Recreation Commission on the matter.
Project 1973 -2,
City Manager Callinan,`referring to his memo of May 15th,
Laguna Plant
advised that bids had been opened on this project Wednesday,
Interceptor
May 14th, and that the low bid of $557,683°30 was from
Valley Engineers, Inc. ` He further stated that this project
was on'the agenda at this time for review only, since all
bids have to be approved by the State Water Quality Control-
and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and authority
from these agencies given'to the city before award can be
made. Mr. Callinan stated this matter will be returned to
the Council in late June.
Project- 1975 -4
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that staff was not
Enterprise Blvd.
prepared at this time to present this project and asked
and Hunter
that 'Pri je'ct 1975 -4,- Enterprise` Blvd. and Hunter Drive. be
Drive
deferred until the next meeting.
File 0235, Proposed
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the
Abandonment of
proposed abandonment of the land and fencing and landscape
Public Land and
'easement adjacent to Lilac Way from Lancaster Drive to the
Fencing and Land-
railroad right"of way which is used for a bike path. He
scaping Easement
reviewed the Council's previous action of having barriers
in Area South of
placed at the end of'the bike path in order to seal it off,
East Cotati Ave.
He referred to the-Planning Commission's recommendation that
from 1ancaster Drive
the bicycle 'path be developed as originally proposed.
to Northwestern
Pacific Railroad
Mr. Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had
been published in the local newspaper and mailed to
property owners` in the area.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing
on File 0235, Proposed Abandonment_,of Bike Path adjacent
to Lilac Clay from Lancaster Drive to the railroad right
of way.
City Manager Callinan read a letter from Mrs. A. Offer of
578 Lamont Cto., asking that abandonment of bike paths bey.:
deferred for five year6,or put to a`vote of the people. Mrs.
Offer was present and recognized by the Council and she
reaffirmed her position as set forth in her letter.
Mr. Sam Krieger, 586 Lamont Court was recognized and stated
that there had been some improvement.since the barriers had
been put up. `He still felt,. however, that the best solution
was to abandon the bike path area.
Mrs.Lynn Sloan, 810 Lilac Way, spoke briefly indicating that
the barrier had been broken through and there was still
vandalism, and she felt the path should be abandoned.
Mrs. Diane Gaab, 806 Lilac Way, stated she was the resident
whose fence had been broken° She further stated that the
City had never maintained the bike path, and consequently
she would like to see it abandoned.
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Mr. Ron Bowen, 573 Lamont;Ct,, stated that those in favor of
abandoning the bike path had spoke:.of vandalism. Mr. Bowen
indicated,;this was a problem that was'wide spread, not
confined to the bike path area. He felt that this area was
on the Holiday Park,map and felt it should be developed as
designed, namely as a bike path.
Mrs. Arlene Baggs, 581 Lorraine Ct., spoke in favor of
abandoning the,bike path, since she felt it was a hazard
from.,the standpoint of children climbing over and along the
fence. She indicated .that should the City not want to
develop the land that the homeowners might want to do some-
thing with it.
Mrs. Mary Stewart, 578 Lorraine Ct.'commented that when she
purchased her residence she was impressed with the prospect
of being in an area of. bike paths._ She acknowledged that
the present condition is very bad and stated that she felt
an immediate solution either to abandon or develop should be
taken.
Mr. Barry Devine, 569 Lamont Ct., concurred with others in
that the current condition of the bike path is a public
nuisance. He stated he felt the `bike path should be
developed, but in such a manner as to prevent motor bikes
and motor scooters from entering.'''
There being no other person desiring to speak., and no other
correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public
hearing closed.
Discussion followed with the Council, City Manager Callinan,
City Engineer Brust and City Attorney Flitner discussing
the problem,_,the easement involved and the options available
should the bike path be abandoned. Mr. Callinan suggested
that perhaps quit claim deeds on the land should be
offered first to Holiday Park residents (giving them the
first right of refusal) to acquire the additional piece of
land.
Resolution 75 -135 A RESOLUTION OF.THE'CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ABANDONING AND
VACATING A FENCING AND LANDSCAPE EASEMENT UTILIZED FOR A
BICYCLE PATH EXTENDING FROM LANCASTER DRIVE TO THE PLAY -
GROUND RECREATION AREA ADJACENT TO NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD.
City Manager Callinan read and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote,
Resolution 75- 135,was approved as read.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
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Councilman Smith asked that the record show that he did not
oppose abandoning the bike path, but that he felt some
nominal ,;fee should be assessed those residents acquiring
the extra land and placed 'in a special fund for improvement
of recreational services to the Holiday Park subdivision.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
that those homeowners given land from the bike path area
be assessed a nominal fee to be placed in a special fund
to be used for the improvement of the total recreational
services of the Holiday Park subdivision residents.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following
voice vote:
AYES: (3) Councilman Eck, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilman Bearer and Flores
Pile 0407; Proposed City Manager Call inan referrint, g to his moms o f May 1 5th
.. May
Amendment to.Zoning: explained the proposed amendment.to the Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance to Establish which would create a design review board. He stated copies
a Design Review of the proposed ordinance,,.the Planning Commission's
Board Resolution recommending the Council deny the proposed
ordinance, and other information related to the matter had
been presented to members of the Council.
Mr. Callinan stated that notice of the scheduled public
hearing had been published in.the� local newspaper. .
Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
File 0407, Proposed Amendment.to Zoning Ordinance to
Establish a Design Review Board.
Mr. Stan Smith, a representative of the Board of the
Construction Industry Association of Sonoma County, was
-present and recognized and indicated the Board's position
as not being in favor of Rohnert Park setting up a design
review board. He stated that the City of Santa Rosa had
just completed a rather costly study on this subject and
though not yet released that their findings indicated that
such a design review board was not desirable.
Mr. John Gilligan of Murray-McCormick Environmental Group
spoke briefly in opposition to a design review board
saying that he felt it would slow down the administrative
'process and simply add another layer of government with.
.,which to deal.-
There being no other person desiring to speak and no
correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Smith made a motion, . seconded by Councilman Eck,
to table the proposal to ';establish a design review board
and that the Council:'M evelop a time schedule to set up a
pry A/ goal to appoint within.60.days additional appointees to the
Planning Commission to meet the qualifications of a design
review board.
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Discussion followed.concerning Councilman Smith's motion.
Councilman Beary called for the question, which was
seconded by Councilman Flores.. The call for the question
was approved unanimously.
Councilman Smith's motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Hopkins
Councilman Flores made a motion to negate the concept of a
design review board and reaffirm the present policies of the
Planning Commission and City Council as being sufficient.
Councilman Beary seconded the motion of Councilman Flores
and the motion,was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
File 0244, Gross & City Manager Callinan referring.to his May 15th memo explainer.
Palmer, Parcel Map Parcel Map 13 and.the Council's decision at the last meeting
No..13 in Country to review all .Parcel Maps. A letter from Palmer & Gross
Club Garden Estates concerning recreation improvements was discussed. Councilman
Subdivision Smith commented that ghat at this time he did not feel it
would be justified to ask the builders to develop a pool
with the first 12 units. Discussion followed with all
Councilmen participating.,
Recess
Reconvene
Gene's Ice Cream
Truck
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Beary, to approve Parcel Map No. 13 in Country Club Garden
Estates Subdivision,'subject to Palmer and Gross proceeding
with the agreements as outlined in their letter of May 14,
1975, and subject. to item (b) in City Manager Callinan's
letter of May 12, 1975 to Messrs. Palmer and Gross.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
Mayor.Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting
the time being approximately 9:35 p.m.
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:50
p.m. <
City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Gene Hash to the
Council stating Mr. Hash wished to petition the Council's
consent to operate his ice cream truck in Rohnert Park.
Mr. Callinan reviewed the noise ordinance regulation pro-
hibiting "vehicles from making any noise in residential
areas, i.e., bells, music, horns, etc.
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;Mr. Hash.spoke to the.Council 'and suggested that the City.
franchise his business "thereby allowing only one music
type ice cream truck to operate or raise the business
license fee to discourage, other operators.
The Council queried City Attorney Flitner regarding
franchises. Mr. Flitner advised that he didn't think this
was the type of business subject to franchising and that the
purpose of business licensing is to raise revenue not to
regulate businesses..
Discussion followed with the Council,,City Manager Callinan
and Mr. Hash participating. It was suggested that the
City allow.Mr..Hash to,operate„ for 30 days and then judge
the reaction of the residents, perhaps by posting a
,public hearing on this matter,.
Councilman Beary made a'motion; seconded by Councilman Flores
to waive the noise ordinance for a period of 30 days and
:,then hold a public hearing for reaction from the residents
of the City., and if feasible to then amend the ` ordinance -,to.
establish a decibel limit on musical vehicles.
At this point City Attorney Flitner advised the Council that
an ordinance can not be simply waived by the Council but
that it has. to be amended. Thus no action was taken on
the motion.
The Council requested staff to prepare an appropriate amend -
ment to the noise ordinance to permit ice cream trucks to
make noise and place it on the agenda for consideration
at the next 'meeting.
Installation of
City.jlapager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 15th,
Flashing signal at
sta.ted,.the City had 'received quotes for installation of an
Country Club Drive
overhead.flashing ligIht that would..be hung by a wire over
and Expressway
the Rohnert Park.Expressway. and Country Club Drive inter-
section.
Councilman Flores initiated a discussion stating he felt
the alternative of flashing lights installed down.Expressway
as previously requested by the Council would be a.`better
solution.
Discussion followed with the Council, Mr. Callinan and City
Engineer Brust participating. Councilman Beary felt that
within a short time this area would require signalization
and asked.,about the cost of same. Mr. Brust opined that
it would probably be close to $50,000. Further discussion
s
followed with the Councilmen participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Mayor Hopkins,
and approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved
and directed staff to expend the monies necessary to install
flashing lights down the Expressway.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary,..Flores and Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
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May 19, 1975
Amendment to Agreement `City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo to the Council
for Water Supply and 'of May 15th, discussed the changes being made to the present
Construction of agreement. Mr. Richard Norton, Sonoma County Water Agency
Russian River - Asst. Chief Engineer, was present and introduced to the
Cotati Intertie Council by Mr. Callinan. Mr. Norton went over the changes
Project in the agreement and explained them to the Council. He
assured the Council that the City should have no problem
in obtaining surplus water for replenishment of our ground
water basin should it be required.
Resolution 75 -136
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR WATER
SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF RUSSIAN RIVER- COTATI INTERTIE
PROJECT
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75 -136 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
Circus by Explorers
City Manager Callinan requested that this subject be moved
up on the agenda for consideration at this time in order that
the two Explorers present could present their request to
the Council. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the
Explorers Troop is supervised by the Public Safety Depart-
ment and they are seeking endorsement of a fund raising
project, namely to engage the Wallace and Rogers Circus
for a performance in Rohnert Park during October 1975 to
raise funds for their group.
Explorers Sandy Dennis and Duke Flores were present for
the Explorers and spoke briefly to the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, Council approved the
request of Explorers Troop to engage the Wallace and Rogers
Circus for a performance in Rohnert Park as a fund raising
project for the Explorers.
Comprehensive Health
City Manager Callinan and Councilman Beary briefly discussed
Planning for
the May 8th letter from Comprehensive Health Planning
Health Facilities
concerning the proposed study of health facilities and
and Services
services for the Rohnert Park area; Mr. Larry Maniscalco
will serve as consultant in this study and much of the work
will be done by City staff. The Council endorsed the
proposed study procedure.
City Manager Callinan ,advised the Council of discussions
that he and Councilman Beary had with Mark Collins of the
Hospital Council of Northern California and the desirability
of setting up a meeting of institutional representatives
to gather input for the community.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Council approved and
requested Councilman Beary to set up a meeting with
appropriate representatives of the Hospital Association of
Northern California and hospital institutions and to act as
.the Council's liaison in this matter.
Letter from:rounty
Local Agency, orm4
tion Commission
Library
Spivock Land
Pisenti & :Brinker
Audit
Page 15 May 19, 1975
City Manager Callinan requested that this subject on the
agenda be deferred until-the next .meeting. lie passed out
to each Councilman a copy of the LA]FCO letter regarding
spheres of influence standards and work program.
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo of May 15th with
the Council regarding the current status of the Library.
Discussion followed with the Councilmen and Mr. Callinan
agreeing that,the 10,000 ,sq. ft. facility was appropriate
for Rohnert Park. Mr. Callinan stated he is continuing to
work with Mre..Sabsay, Library Director, and hopes they
can work out funding for construction of this needed facility.
Councilman Smith,.made.a .motion, which was seconded by
Councilman:Beary,, and unanimously approved, to reaffirm the
10,000 sq. fto,:desi:gned-:library; and look first to available
library funds in the County, and secondly to utilizing
revenue sharing funds for construction of a Rohnert Park
library.
Mr. Callinan advised that he would instruct Architect
Simons to proceed with designing the 10,000 sq. ft. library,
City Manager Callinan referred to his memo of May 15th
in discussing the acquisition of the Spivock land for open
space, He indicated that the County Board of Supervisors
had put Mr. Spivock in touch with Nature Conservatory
hoping that this °non - profit organization could'`be of'somd
hlep., Mr. Callinan stated he had this date also talked
with Nature Conservatory. Discussion followed with the
consensus being that the decision rests with the County
Board of Supervisors who were scheduled to discuss the
matter on Tuesday ;fl' May 20th.
City °Manager Callinan referred to copies of the April 24,
1975 proposals -from Pisenti &:Brinker to conduct the
1974° -75 audits for the City of Rohnert Park, the Rohnert
Park`Civic:.C.ommission, and Federal Revenue Sharing Fund,
copies of-which proposals wer&,previously provided to each
Councilman.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the Council approved engaging
the firm of Pisenti and - Brinker to conduct the 197475
external audits.
City Manager Callinan referred to his clay 15 memo and
advised -the Council that a large nursery was going out of
business and an excellent purchase of large trees had been
recommended by the Public Works Department, which Mr.
Callinan had approved and the trees are currently located
at Well No. 10
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May 19, 1975
SB 839
City Manager Callinan referred to his May 15th memo
suggesting that the Council support SB 839 which the State
Compensation Insurance Fund had,advised would limit the
benefits received to five years following the date
actually worked as d Public Safety Officer, rather than
indefinitely.
Upon motion of Councilman 'Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council went on
record in support of SB 839, and that an appropriate
.,'asked
letter be sent over the Mayor 's sIgnature affirming same.
Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds 1975-76
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the City's
estimated 1975-76 allocation of $185,164 of Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council requested that
the City's allocation of Federal'Revenue Sharing Funds
be earmarked for construction of a public library.
Joint Meeting with
City Manager Callinan refreshed the Council's previous
Cotati
discussion regarding a joint meeting with Cotati City
Council. The consensus of opinion was that a dinner
meeting either June 9th or June 23rd would be appropriate.
Additional CYO
City Manager Callinan referred to his memo of May 15th
Expenditure
concerning an additional,$59.84 for'the CYO Basketball
program to cover a bill incurred by the CYO for cleaning of
uniforms.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council approved
an additional contribution in the amount of $59.84 for
the CYO Basketball program.
Garden Plots on
Councilman Smith initiated a question regarding the
John Reed School
disposition of the residents' gardens which they had planted
property
on school property adjacent to Arlen Drive. City Engineer
Brust stated that he and Mr. Wiggins had talked with two
of these residents and explained to them that because of the
sprinkler system to be installed on the school property
and the drainage work being done as a prerequisite that in
fact their gardens would be disturbed and possibly destroyed.
They offered some compensation to these two
--residents for their expenditure of seed, fertilizer, etc.
Discussion followed. Councilman Smith stated that, if
possible, when these projects are contemplated in a certain
area would be helpful if the City could so advise the
residents in that area.
Ditch Along Rail"*
Councilman Eck initiated a discussion regarding the ditch
road Tracks in
along the railroad tracks in neighborhood C. He indicated
Neighborhood C
it was rather large and after a heavy rain it filled with
standing water and was hazardous and unattractive. City
Engineer Brust explained that the ditch had been properly
graded but because of the flat grade there will always be
a small amount of water in spots until the ditch "silts up"
in the low spots.
Page 17 May 19, 1975
Comprehensive Health Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion regarding
Planning Committee the Comprehensive Health Planning Committee, of which he
is a citizen member. He indicated that these meetings
have been scheduled to fall on Monday evenings which would
conflict with the Council meetings. Discussion followed
regarding possibly changing Council meeting nights.
Vacancy on Planning Councilman Smith initiated a discussion stating that on
Commission July 1 a vacancy would appear on the Planning Commission.
Mr. Smith requested the press to publicize this fact and
that the City offices had forms which could be filled out
if anyone would be interested in serving on this
Commission. City Manager Callinan stated that there
were several terms expiring on the Planning Commission
and other committees also, i.e. Park and Recreation,
and asked that the press representatives so note.
Selection of Mayor .. City Manager Callinan was queried regarding the results of
Survey the questionnaire placed in the recent news letter for
residents to indicate their preference concerning the
OnIn'„i„ inn of ±-hnn Mnunr_ Mr_ rnllinaan indicated all- the
results had not been tabulated but he thought that it was
running about 50% in favor of the present method of
selection of the Mayor.
Ad in Softball All Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding the Santa
Star Champs Program Rosa Softball All Star Championship team (Guanella °s)
and the City placing an ad in their tournament program.
Discussion followed with the Council and City Manager
Callinan discussing the amount of the ad and the fund from
which it -aould be taken,
The Council approved an ad, not to exceed the amount of
yivv. nn, aaad suggest
the money be taken from the Golf
Course promotion budget.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at approximately 11005 p.m.
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Deputy Citv Clerk