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1975/02/10 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 10, 1975 The Council:6f the City of Rohnert Park ' met this date in adjourned regular session in the City Of.H"6es, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with'M or Mayor pre - siding... Call to Order Mayor Beary called the adjourned regular. session to order at approximately 7:00.p.m.... Roll Call Present: W Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith, and Beary Late: (1) Councilman Hopkins (his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes) Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Brust, and Parks and Recreation'Director Pekkdin Project No. 197L 1 �_7 City Manager Callinan indicated for the record his minority Country Club EsLates interest in R6davco, Inc., one of the subdividers of Subdivis.i,on No.' 6 ­ Country Club Estates Subdivision No. G WIX.LCLI lie 11CLO . previously made public. Councilm@,-n HcpR ins Councilman Hopkins arrived during City Manager Callinan's Arrives initial comments concerning Project No. 1974-7, the time . c on er C n being approximately 7:0-5 p.m. Resolution No. 75-32 A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT NO. 1974-7 'City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 75-32 was adopted. Resolution No. 75-33 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 75-33 was adopted. Resolution No. 75-34 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FUNDS, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6 PROJECT 1974-7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. r =ge 2. February 10, 1975 Discussion was held concerning establishment of a committee made up of representatives of the Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Cultural Arts Corporation to develop a plan for a community gym and center. It was pointed out that Councilmen Beary and Smith were the Council representatives to the committee and that the Commission and Cultural Arts Corporation would have to name its appointees. It was decided that the first meeting of the committee will be held on February 22 from 8000 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the City Offices. Discussion was held concerning the mini -gym proposed for development;at the Rohnert Park Jr. High in the present metal and workshop area. Discussion was held concerning a motor cross bike program which was explained .by,Commissioner Ron Fiori. The Council indicated a willingness to allocate some of the city's unused land for use by those interested in motor cross Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 75 -34 was adopted. Resolution No. 75 -35 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPLICATION AND TO PROVIDE SUCH INFORMATION, ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 75 -35 was adopted. Action at Work Sessions The Council had a brief discussion concerning whether or not the Council should take action during meetings sched- uled as work sessions. City Manager Callinan advised that this meeting was scheduled as an adjourned regular meeting and the part of the meeting devoted to the re -o- lutions above the part with the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission were listed on the agenda prior to the work session listed on the agenda. He further indicated that agendas for the meeting had been mailed out to all those on the regular Council agenda mailing list. Discussion continued but there was no action taken by the Council. Joint Session with The City Council held a joint session with members of the Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioners present Commission were Chairman Hoffman, Commissioners Kreischer, Helgren, Fiori,:and Henley (who arrived during the discussion). Discussion was held concerning establishment of a committee made up of representatives of the Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Cultural Arts Corporation to develop a plan for a community gym and center. It was pointed out that Councilmen Beary and Smith were the Council representatives to the committee and that the Commission and Cultural Arts Corporation would have to name its appointees. It was decided that the first meeting of the committee will be held on February 22 from 8000 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the City Offices. Discussion was held concerning the mini -gym proposed for development;at the Rohnert Park Jr. High in the present metal and workshop area. Discussion was held concerning a motor cross bike program which was explained .by,Commissioner Ron Fiori. The Council indicated a willingness to allocate some of the city's unused land for use by those interested in motor cross Page 3. February 109 1975 bikes. It was decided that the representatives of.said function should make a formal presentation to the Commis- sion concerning same and the Commission should make a recommendation to the City Council. Commissioner Hoffman initiated a brief discussion concern- .. Youth - 1 11 1 ___­­A4�_ AcTrel- ing Youth Panel MeOlDer Sam !!a­JJLa1_JT1'5 !_I1eF11O PegCL.L%A�11r, develop= of Copeland Creek for recreation activities. A brief discussion was held concerning the status of the proposed Scout Hut. City Manager Callinan was asked to, and did explain the city's role in said project, advising that the only commitment that the city had made to date was to provide the site and give a pledge to try and gain the cooperation of builders in putting up the but for the scouts once the design of the but is submitted by scout officials. A brief discussion was held concerning a covered swimming pool for the community and efforts and investigations made to cover either Alicia Park Pool or Benecia Pool. Suggestions for further follow-up by staff were given by the City Council. The joint session with the Parks and Recreation Commission adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. The Council them commenced the work session on topics listed on the agenda. Wastewater Treatment City Engineer Ron Brust explained the proposed agreement with the Cities of Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and the County of Sonoma concerning Rohnert Park's participation in the Santa Rosa Wastewater Treatment Plant on Llano Road. Discussion was held concerning the various alternative ways in computing the city's costs for participating in said plant. Upon conclusion of the review and discussion the Council indicated that the agreement could be put on the next regular Council agenda for approval. Santa Rosa Urban Renewal A brief discussion was held concerning the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal project and the County's Memo of Agreement with Santa Rosa concerning same. Spivock Open Space A brief discussion was held concerning the Spivock open space matter with Mayor Beary reporting on the meeting held earlier in the day with Santa Rosa and County officials concerning the matter. Proposition 9 The scheduled discussion of implementation of Proposition 9 was deferred since City Attorney Flitner was not present. X, Community Center and The scheduled discussion on a community center and gymnasium: Gymnasium was cancelled because of the discussion held during the joint session with the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning same. Page 40 February 10, 1975 Petaluma Hospital City Manager Callinan reported on his contact with Petaluma District Hospital Administrator Cowens' inquiry about the possibility of a joint City Council- Hospital District Board of Direc- tors meeting on Fenruary 13th. Discussion followed con- cerning the City Council's intended withdrawal from the Hospital District and the article that appeared in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat newspaper tonight concerning Rohnert Park's intentions to withdraw, and the advisability of the City Council adopting a resolution of intent to explore getting out of the Petaluma Hospital District. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Council indicated that because of conflicts for some Council members for the February 13th date that the City Council would be willing to meet with the Petaluma Hospital District Board of Directors on March 10th in the City Offices. The Council also requested that a resolution of intention to explore de- annexing from the Petaluma Hospital District be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9• >00 p.m. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor