1975/03/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARR, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 3, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session commencing; at 7:35 p.m. in the
City Offices,`'6'750'Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
faith 17ayor Beeary n-ac I AI r,rr TbP rag „law- se a s on wa-s
preceded by an executive session which commenced
at 6:50 p.m. and at which all Councilmen, City manager
Callinan, City Attorney'F°litner, Planning Commissioner°
Goff, Planning Director Skanchy, former City Attorney
Maxwell and Attorney William Luckhardt were present,
and which 'Was held to discuss litigation and personnel
matters.
Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
Poll Call
Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith
and Beary
Absent: (0) ` 'None
'`
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
ty manager Call�nan, City Attorney Flitner and
City Engineer Brush.
Approval of Councilman Eck noted that on page 2 of the February
Minutes 18th minutes under ” "Miwok District, Boy Scouts of
America ", he was shown.as seconding the motion. The
correction should read, ° "seconded by Councilman
Flores".
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Council-
man Hopkins, the minutes of February 18, 1975 were
approved as corrected.
Approval of Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Council -
Bills rpnn Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of X57,467.76
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.
Councilman 'Eck asked that staff follow up on the lette.
from Senator Tunney r'egarding the Golden Circle Dining
Clubs.
Page 2
Project No. 1956-1
Amended Assessment
March 3, 1975
City Manager Callinan referring to his memo to the
Council of February 28th, and to plans on display,
explained the.proposed resolution. City Manager
Callinan also advised that notice of the public
hearing had been published in the local newspaper.
Mayor Beary declared the scheduled'public hearing
open on Project No. 1956-1, Amended Assessment
No. .8.24,72.5.
There . being no one desring.to be heard, and no
correspondence received, Mayor Beary declared the
public hearing closed.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT.
75-46 PROJECT N0. 1956 -1. ASSESS 1ENT 110. 8.2472.5.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion-of Councilman Hopkinsp seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved,
reading of Resolution No. 75-46.was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance 263 AN ORIDINANCE.OF THE CITY'OF ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING
FOR THE ABATEMENT OF' DAN I GEROUS BUILDINGS, ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1973 EDITION, AS ADOPTED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE,OF BUILDING
0 1 FFICIALS, ADOPTING AS SECONDARY .CODES TO THIS
UNIFORM FERENCES TO
CODE ALL PUBLICATIOMS AND
CODES, DOCUMENTS, TABLES AND STANDARDS AS
REFERRED TO IN THE UNIFORM CODE, AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and
advised that notice of the public hearing had
been published in the local newspaper.
Mayor,Beary declared.the scheduled public hearing
open on Ordinance 263..
.,,There being no one desiring to be heard, and no
correspondence,received, Mayor Beary declared the
'public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,
reading Of Ordin I ance 263 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted.
Resolution 75-47 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS COMVIERCOE
S. SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD OVERLAY. PROJECT NO.1974-16.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and
referred to his memo to the Council of Fi,:bruary 28.
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City Engineer Br.ust, referring to plans on display,
gave a further explanation of the proposed
resolution; indicating the proposed turning lane,
pedestrian area and pedestrian crosswalk on
Southwest' Blvd. - at the intersection with No `lame
Strut .
('r1�9r�n41 V^1r 4"4 4-4 nto.=i o 04 cnvscei nn wri t-'k rnIIne, 1
man Flores and Smith participating, as to whether
the 10'foot turning lane which will be used as a
"pedestrian area" should be a raised island. The
councilmen indicated they felt this was a rather
dangerous crossing; area and that they had received
complaints ref;arding this area. City Engineer
Brust stated that, if desired, curbs and a raised
pedestrian island could.be constructed at a later
date if the proposed striping under the proposed .
plan didn't work out.
Resol --A.on iTo.
75_45.
Resolution No,
75--49
Adjustment ,of
Rates of Redwood
Empire . Disposal
Company'
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,,,
reading of Resolution 75 -47 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING
ENGINEER To FILE NOTICE Off',. COMPLETION INSTALLATION
OF TEl'1iyI5 COURT LIGHTS AT AT
ICIA PARK Tr n3TIIS
COURTS, PRO ECT NO.. 1974713.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,
reading of Resolution No. 75 -45 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION IRRIGATION
SYSTEM, LA. FIESTA SCHOOL, PROJECT - NO.. ' 1974° 3.
City Manager Callinan,explained the resolution,
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Flores., and unanimously approved,
reading of resolution No. 75 -49 was waived and
said resolution was adopted.
City Manager Callinan referred to his lengthy memo
of February 27th to the-Council and the Agreement
with -the Redwood..Empire Disposal Corporation,
sta.ti.ng that .an increase in ,rates appeared justifir
as there had been none since 1971. He pointed
out that the cost ,of living index had increased
25.6% since that-time, and reviewed other justifi-
cations set forth in the mono to the Council.
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March 3, 1975
Discussion followed1with all Councilmen participa-
..
Councilman Smith asked for clarification as to the
increase to commercial residents in proportion
to the increase to single family residents. There
was discussion as to whether a straight 15% increase
across the board would be more equitable. City
'�anaer Callinan explained the rates of adjustment
and how he had derived them, pointing; out that the
rates did present approximately a 15% increase
overall.
Mr. Jim Ratto of Redwood Empire Disposal Company
was present and answered questions for the Council -
men. Mr. Ratto stated that the existing unlimited
service pickup rate, compared to a per can pickup
rate, was definitely to the advantage of the consume
Ordinance No. 264 AN ORDINANCE &MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9, (Garbage
Ordinance) (Change Rates, Amount and Manner of
Collection)
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the
following roll call vote, reading of Ordinance 264
was waived and said ordinance was introduced with
the stipulation that the effective date would be
July 1, 1975.
AYES (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins,
Smith and Eeary
NOES (0) None
Proposed Changes City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council
in Amendment to some contents of the proposed amendment to the
the Agreement Agreement with Redwood Empire Disposal Company
with Redwood including the revised term.and option clause. Ile
Empire Disposal asked that the Councilmen. read the proposed new
Co. Agreement and if they should have any questions
:regarding same, or the proposed changes, that they
submit their questions to him and he would be pre -
pared to discuss them at the next meeting when the
amended Agreement would be scheduled for approval.
Councilman Smith queried City Attorney Flitner
regarding the awarding; of the contract to another
garbage collection service in the event service
with the present company becomes unsatisfactory.
A brief discussion followed with Councilman Smith,
City Attorney Flitner and City Manager Callinan
participating regarding this problem, should it occi:
Councilman Flores asked City Manager Callinan to
prepare a memo for the Council regarding this
subject.
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March 3, 1975
Request for Use
City Manager Callinan referred to his memo to the
or Bike Path Area
Council of February 28th concerning the request of
as Garden Plot
I . Ir. Harold E. Dockter, 508 Lanyard Ct. W., to use
a triangular piece of bike path property to the
rear of his property as a garden plot, and indica-
ted that he had letters from the neighbors of
this area indicating they had no objections to
Mr. Dockter's request.
Councilman Hopkins queried City Attorney Flitner
as to whether it would not be more feasible to
lease this open area to Mr. . Dockter for the nominal
amount of $1.00. City Attorney Flitner concurred.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the
request for Mr ' 'Dockter to lease the area as a
garden plot for a $1.00 fee was approved, subject
to conditions set forth by City Manager Callinan
in his memo of February 28th to the Council, and
subject also to the conditions that should Mr.
Docter put up fencing, it will be done in a neat
and orderly manner and approved by the City
Engineer, and also subject to the condition that
Mr. Dockter limit the on-site storage of poisonous
materials, i. e. garden sprays and fertilizers.
Sonoma State
City Manager Callinan explained the proposed
College Name
request from Gregory F. Jilka, Director, California
keversion
State College, Sonoma, Alumni Association, Inc.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the
Mayor was authorized to issue a letter requesting
that the college name revert back to Sonoma State
College.
Spivock Land for
city Manager Callinan reported on progress to
L
Open Space
date and indicated a meeting had been set up with
the County of Sonoma and Cities of Rolmert Park
and Santa Rosa this Friday, March 7th at 9:00 a.m.
Ike further indicated that Supervisor Kortum has
expressed confidence that approval could be
obtained on the open space acquisition.
A,brief discussion followed, with all Councilmen
participating, concerning the length of time Mr.
Spivock and the City of Rohnert Park should
continue to pursue this matter.
Councilman Eck opined that he felt progress was
proceeding at a reasonable rate. There was furthei
discussion with Councilmen Smith, Beary, City
Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner
participating.
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March 3, 1975
League of Califor- City-Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the City
ni.a Cities . Managers meeting he had attended sponsored by
Managers' Meeting' the League of California Cities. He briefly
discussed ",a.few of the topics covered, one being
the placement of Risk Management Insurance, which
appears to be a problem in many cities.
�klayor Beary asked City Attorney Flitner to submit
`;a legal opinion as to whether the City could be
found liable 'in any way because of the prolonged .
lengthy negotiations.
Wastewater
City Engineer Brust` gave the Wastewater Treatment
Treatment
Progress report. He stated that the aerators were
positioned in the oxidation pond and floating.
P.C. & E. has installed power and is ready to
connect, but the City is awaiting; the arrival of
the necessary electric panel. rte, advised that the
aerators will be in operation no later than the
middle of` ' March.
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Council-
man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to direct
staff to terminate the use of CU OD at the waste-
water treatment plant as soon as possible.
Ladybug Park`
City Manager_Cal.linan discussed the tree planting
Tree Planting
at Ladybug Park indicating that it will cost
apprbximately $1,000.0€7 for the protection fencing
to be installed around the trees. He advised
.that. the fencing would not be used for the ever-
green or redwood trees to be planted.
Library
City Manager Callinan gave a brief updating; report
on the library situation. He referred to the
County. Administrator's letter to the Council
advising; that the Board of Supervisors did not want
to consider individual requests for funding;, buts
will take them all up at one time. Mr. Callinan
advised that Library Director Sabsay will be
calling a meeting in the near future to ascertain
each city's plans; the prospect of getting a
unified agreement for additional funds and will
then proceed on that basis for a presentation to
the Board of Supervisors.
Discussion followed during; which Mr. Callinan was
requested to bring back a program for implementing;
the proposed Library Advisory Board.
League of Califor- City-Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the City
ni.a Cities . Managers meeting he had attended sponsored by
Managers' Meeting' the League of California Cities. He briefly
discussed ",a.few of the topics covered, one being
the placement of Risk Management Insurance, which
appears to be a problem in many cities.
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Cotati City City Manager Callinan presented an article in a
Officials local paper referring to criticism of the City of
Criticism Rohnert Park by the Mayor of the City of Cotati.
Ile reviewed with the Council the various services
extended to the City of Cotati, i.e., street
sweeping, animal shelter, etc., and indicated his
displeasure with the type of criticism indicated
in the local paper.
There was a'brief discussion with several Council-
men participating regarding this subject. Mr.
Callinan stated.that he felt that the city official
of Cotati should conduct themselves in a more
mature manner.
City Manager`
City Manager Callinan briefly advised the Council
Callinan Served
that he-had been issued a subpoena to appear as
Subpoena
a witness in a law suit between the 'Spivocks and
the p.ohnerts with reference to Country Club Drive.
Commuters
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the
Area
Manager of Self Service Furniture Store, Mr.
William- De hart; has agreed to permit commuters ,
on the Golden Cate Transit to park their
automobiles in the parking lot of the store.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Callinan reported on his telephone conversa-
tion with Healdsburg Councilman Lucius concerting
use of the freeway interchange right of way area
for commuter parking.
A motion was made by Councilman Eck, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved,
whereby staff was authorized to present a proposal
to the State asltting t'ne State to allow some
interchange area to be used for commuter parking.
Bids for Police
City Manager Callinan reviewed previous Council
Cars
discussions.regarding this subject. At this time
"fr. Callinan felt it would be better to buy just
one new unit as opposed to four with the trade -in
of three units.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, staff
was authorized to proceed with the purchase of
one new police car at this time.
Wastewater
City Engineer %rust.presented a progress report
Agreement
on the Santa Rosa Regional Sewer Agreement.
Ile stated that he wanted to apprise the Council
that the cost of pipeline installation to transport
wastewater back to the City of Rohnert Park would
have to be paid by the City. Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck requested that staff insert in the
agreement that the City would have the option of
transporting wastewater to the City of Rohnert Paik
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EIR Requirements
Bill'ACA:29
Harch 3, 1975
City Attorney Flitner'g4ve a brief presentation
to the Council on EIR Requirements and Bill ACA 29,
Constitutional Amendment Proposed for Taxation
of Open Space-Land.
Rotation of
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
1,11ayor ..Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, it
was agreed that Council would meet March 18, 1975,
at 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of rotating the
Mayor position.
Mini-gym at
Councilman Eck gave a progress report on his
Jr. High
appearance before the Petaluma Board of Education
.,concerning the proposed Mini-gym at the Junior
High. He stated that the Board approved of
participating in the program if it would prove
educationally significant to warrant funding.
Discussion followed.
Liaison,-Official-
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by
for Unification.,:
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,
Steering Committee
1.4ayor Beary was appointed to be the official
Liaison official for the Schools Unification
Steering Committee.
Beautification
Councilman Flores presented his memo entitled
Project
"Tlajor City Beautification Project", (a copy of
which is attached to, and by reference thereto,
made a part of these minutes) and gave a brief
outline of its contents. He pointed out-the
various trees and shru.bs'he had recommended and
the costs involved..
'Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,.
Councilman Flores' Beautification Project was
adopted and authorized.
Traffic at Express-r
Councilman Flores initiated a discussion rep-,►arding
way and Country
the traffic flow at Rohnert Park Expressway and
Club Drive
Country Club Drive. He referred to a memo to the
Council dated November 27, 1.974 outlining three
alternatives for placing; signals or signs at this
crossing. Alternative No. I was implemented.
At this time Councilmen Flores indicated that he
felt this was insufficient and stated that.he
considered the crossing quite.dangerous. Discussion
followed 'with the Councilmen, City Manager Callinai,
and City Engineer 'Brustcommenting.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and approved by the following roll
call vote, approval was given to install under-
ground conduit, and two poles with flashing yellow
lights on Rohnert Park Expressway 250' in advance
of Co un, tr y.Club Drive. Estimated Cost: X4,000.00.
Fact Sheet for
Council Appoint-
ments
March 3, 1975
..AYES :(3.)�Councilmen Eck,,,.Flores and Hopkins
-NOES: (1) Mayor Beary
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith reviewed the procedure whereby
any one wanting to be appointed to a commission
or a committee in the City was asked to send
in a Letter of Intent. Mr. Smith presented to
the Council a form entitled "Fact Sheet for Council
Appointments, Commis ' sions, Boards or Committees",
(a copy of which is attached to these minutes)
for use in seeking,appointment to various
committees, commissions, etc.
Upon motion of Councilman,Smith, seconded by
Councilman Eck,.and unanimously approved, the
Council adopted the Fact,Sheet form in principal
for use in seeking appointment to any City
committee.
AB 431 Councilman Smith initiatled a discussion concerning
AB 481 relating to c
han'es in longstanding
contractual agreements between cities and PERS.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and,unanimously approved, the
Council went on recordAn opposition to AB 481
and directed a letter be sent to appropriate
State officials over the Mayor's signature
concerning same.
SB 358 Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding
SB 358'relating to restriction on all government
agency vehicle acquisitions or leasing. A brief
discussion ensued... It was recommended that no
action be taken by the Council at this time.
ACA 18 Councilman Smith initiated a discussion on ACA 13,
(Majority Rather Than Two-thirds Vote for Local
Agency Indebtedness).
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the
Council went on record as endorsing ACA 18 and
directed a letter to appropriate State officials
concerning same.
Youth Advisory Councilman Eck advised the Council that he had
Panel attended a luncheon for the Youth Advisory Panel
and wanted to commend their efforts and attempts
to obtain fire extinguishers for public buildings
in the City.
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Upon motion by Councilman.,Eck, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved,it
was directed that the mayor be authorized to
proclaim a Fire Extinguisher Sale week.
Unification Mayor Eeary initiated a brief discussion advising
Steering the Council that four additional members had been
Committee., added to the Unification Steering Committee. The
next meeting, is scheduled for April 3, 1975.
Lilac 'lot Lot Tars. Kathryn Collins, 328 Lilac Way, was recognized
,by the Council. Mrs. Collins requested the Council
to have the large playground equipment removed
from the Lilac Tot Lot because she, and other
residents, feel that removal of this equipment will
discourage the larger children from frequenting
the tot lot. She indicated that there was much
fighting among the older children making it
difficult for the small tots to use the playground.
Discussion followed with Councilman Flores, City
Manager Callinan and Mrs. Collins participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by
Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, staff
was requested to remove the large playground
equipment from Lilac Tot Lot.
Adjournment, There being no further business, Mayor Beary
asjourned the meeting at approximately 9:35 p.m.
to March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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{27, Vr ject A nrot gsed as a continuation of the s7ic
ess fuai oreviously approved city council beautification
n-ojent propose that we approve a tree Planting
Xrr; 3ert ybat Psiill ar°gin ei'i'i,h.ie reSident"5 to select a
We rt} la4 will he planted in their front yard or in
their sidewalk planter area.
Ii is pry that we make available tr,.e
Nh,7 to Birch -- Moderate to .fast growing, >01 to 301
AoTe?rt"?rq Cherry moderate to fast growing, 151
to 10,
N timer i ng Plum _. moderate t0 Mart growing, 151
to 00
i qu ietamb r - moderate growing, 2071 to fir:
—se trees will propide an nesKetidallp p1partnq
,7i1yioV of sizes, shapes, and vo.lors. Tt is also Certa n'"
that t ?veq will contribute substantially toward making
or _.or,munitq a more attractive one.
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The city will purclia e 500 trees (125 of each variety,)
and the ne "cet;sarq number of shrubs at wholesale T77ces
?'hree hundred trees will he available on a firit come
first served b c.t 'to residents at no cost, The t'repci
must be Wanted in the .front yard or the sidewalk
planter area,, The rematntnq 200 trees w0l he pJa.n,ted
in areas deemed in neeJ of trees by the Superintendent
of rr t J is 1j7nrks in these i7rE'•LP ^y the residents will be
P..eronnk i'q contacted and if they desire t;?: tree, they :r7i,CLl4
pl , nt ✓it. or it at he planted for t�hemJ }Residents may,
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