1974/12/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 16, 197+
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City
Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Beary presiding. The regular session was pre-
ceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m.
and at which,all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan, and
City Attorney Flitner 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 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith,
and Beary
Absent: - -_ (0 ) , .None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City
Engineer 'Brus L, and 1 3.Gt1111113g L1t'c4 { vi Ul\Gaa\ lay
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November
25 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $175,006.12 were
approved., Said total includes $15,76.89 for the Rohnert
Park Civic Commission.
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.
Metropolitan Trans-
Upon,motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
portation Commission
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reappointment of
Bill Lucius of Healdsburg to the Metropolitan Transpor-
tation Commission by the Mayors' Committee was endorsed.
Contribution to ;City
City Manager.Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
from James Grossi,
dated December 13 concerning the contribution received
Rohnert Park Farms
from Mr. James Grossi, Rohnert Park Farms. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a letter will be sent
to Mr.. Grossi thanking him for his $100 contribution.
Rancho Cotate Song
The Song Leaders from Rancho Cotate High School were rec-
Leaders
ognized; Melinda Amlin, Sherri deBoer, Theresa Sanchez,
Cathy O'Connor, Veronica Benevices, and Rebecca Hutten.
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Sherri deBoer made a presentation to the Council regarding
the group's need for funds due to the lack of success
with various fund raising events; she stated their goal
was to raise $1,000 for the year, but were in need of
$100 immediately to pay for sweaters. Discussion fol-
lowed.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, to make a $100 contribution to the Song Leader--
on a one time basis with the understanding that the
sweaters being paid for would be passed on to the Song
Leaders for next year. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Smith, and Beary
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores
Upon motion of 'Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the $100 contribution received from Mr. James
Grossi was designated for the $100 donation to the Song
Leaders:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (0) None
Morris Turner, Myschool ,Mr. Morris Turner of Myschool appeared and made a presen'-
Financial Support tation regarding the financial problems of Myschool and
Request requested a contribution of $200 from the Council. Dis-
cussion followed during which Mr. Turner advised that
there are currently approximately 20 Rohnert Park children
of the 60 enrolled at the school, with approximately 15
Rohnert Park parents involved. Further discussion follow-
ed concerning the screening process used by the school,
the services provided, and staffing.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Beary,
and unanimously approved', a $200 contribution for the
support of Myschool was approved with the understanding
it was on a one time basis and was to be refunded if
other funding sources were found.
Mr. Fred Rusk re 1975 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Summer Youth Employment Council dated December `13 concerning the 1975 Summer
Service Youth Employment Service.
Mr. Fred Rusk appeared and reviewed his letter of December
6 outlining the 1975 Summer Youth Employment Program and
necessary funds for same. He advised he had a commitment
from the County Board of Supervisors to fund 500 of the
program and requested that Rohnert Park and Cotati fund
the remainder. A xrief discussion followed.
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December 16, 1974
„Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the request for fund-
ing of the 197.5 Summer Youth Employment Program was
approved with the,amount estimated to be $728.
Lawrence Simons & Architect Lawrence Simons appeared, thanked the Council
Associates, Architects for giving him his first opportunity of doing a public
agency building,, being the ,Community Center, several years
ago; commented he had not previously designed a library
but was very interested in doing the Rohnert Park library
project; and gave a slide presentation of his firm's profects throughout the area, excluding Rohnert Park projects
as the Council was already familiar with those. A brief
discussion followed.
Youth Soccer Program
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Council dated December 13 concerning the Youth Soccer
Program and the recommendation of the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission for a $500 contribution for purchase of
equipment. A brief discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flo -es, and unanimously apprAyed, the 590 contr-ibution
to the Youth Soccer Program was approved as recommended
by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
File 0340, Foodmaker
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Inc., Amendment to
Council dated December 13 concerning File 0340.
Planned Unit Develop -
ment Plan for Jack -in-
Planning; Director Skanchy explained that this matter was
the Box Restaurant
first presented to the Planning Commission on September
24; thereafter the lawsuit was filed by the City of Saz,ta
Rosa and the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Agency challenging
the adequacy of the EIR for the Codding and Cofego Enter-
prises lands and thereby froze any development in the
area until the lawsuit was resolved. He explained the
site drawings, elevations, and proposed sign renderings
r'
on display and briefly reviewed his staff report dated
September 24, 1974. Discussion followed concerning signs,
landscaping, and other general provisions for the develop-
ment.
City Manager.Callinan recommended that a six foot masonry
fence be required to screen the area and the signs be
scrutinized closely.; He advised he had discussed the
development with the ,applicant and had indicated that
only the highest type of development would be approved
for:the site since it was at the entrance to the city.
Mr. Callinan reminded that the approved plan would be-
come the zoning on the land and that was the reason it
was before the Council.
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File
0340, Foodmaker, Inc.
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December 16, 1974
City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public
hearing had been mailed to property owners and published
in the local newspaper and read a letter from Grant
Leibert, property owner, dated December 7, 1974 which
urged approval for the applicant.
Mr. Kent Woodell of- Foodmaker, Inc. was recognized. He
advised that Foodmaker, Inc. was a subsidiary of the
Ralston Purina Company and all stores were company opera -
ted'and therefore uniform in hours and mode of operation;
that it was company policy to have a minimum of two hours
per day spent in cleaning up the area outside the store
and its immediate vicinity; he commented that fencing of
the site was considered initially but felt the landscap-
ing would accomplish litter control almost as well; he
requested a sign on both the back and front of the store
for identification purposes from the freeway and Rohnert
Park Expressway. General discussion followed during which
Mr. Woodell advised that approximately 10 -30 employees
would be needed and it was expected that the market for
the operation would come from Rohnert Park residents as
well as from the freeway.
Further discussion followed regarding the refuse area and
in response to a' question from the Council, Mr. Woodell
advised he would prefer to screen the refuse area with
landscaping and if that proved to be unsatisfactory, then
cover it.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor
Beary declared the public hearing closed.
Further discussion followed concerning landscaping, signs,
and other conditions approved by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, to approve the amendment to the Planned Unit
Development plan as approved by the Planning Commission
with the added condition that some parking spaces be
eliminated to provide for a landscaped island in the
parking lot. Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend Councilman Flores'
motion by adding a condition for a four foot masonry
fence on the western boundary of the site. The motion
died for lack of a 'second.
Councilman Smith made a motion to amend Councilman Flores'
motion, seconded by Councilman' Hopkins, to require "letter"
signs on the east and west sides of the building similar
to those on the Safeway store. The motion was unanimously
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, - Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (0) None
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Councilman Flores' motion, as amended by Councilman
Smith's motion, was unanimously approved by the following .
roll call vote;
AYES: (5) Councilman Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith,
and Beary
NOES: (0) None
File 0386, McKellar &
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Associates. Planned
Council dated December 13 concerning File 0386.
Unit Development Plan
Approval
Planning Director Skanchy pointed out the site for the
proposed development on the Shapell Master Plan of Devel.-
opment and explained the site plan and elevations on dis-
play and reviewed his staff report dated November 12. Dis-
cussion followed.
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File No,
0386..
City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public
hearing.had been mailed to property owners and residents
of. the area, and publisLA U L she rvcc'�,. iac rr t+•.t
Mr. William Neuendorf, 955 Eleanor, was recognized. He
advised there was a group of people present who lived
across the street from the proposed development site that
would like to be heard. He commented he did not receive
notice of the public hearing and had only heard about the
project earlier in the evening and requested that the
matter be postponed so the group living across the street
could have opportunity to become more familiar with the
project and speak to it at a later date; that they feared
the project,would be detrimental to the area.
Mr. Frank Jobe, 5320 Eunice, was recognized and also
stated he did not receive notice of the hearing and had
only heard about it because a' neighbor had happened to
pick up an agenda. He expressed concern about 88 famil5..es
living on eight acres and the children and traffic that
would be in the area, but that the biggest concern of his
.neighbors and himself was the detrimental effect that
rentals would have on the area.
Mr. Jim Cressa, 5311 Eunice, was recognized. He commented
he had moved to the area because it was a residential
cominunity and believed the area in question should be
retained as a single family area.
Mr. Allan Leaf, 5316 Eunice, was recognized. He stated
he was in the rental business, owned a tri -plex on South -
west Boulevard and had moved from that area to get away
from adverse elements. He commented he was Safety
Director for the U.S. Sixth Army and therefore was very
concerned with safety factors such as the -traffic that
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would be generated on the adjacent single family resi-
dential streets.
Mr. Vern Avila of Avila Enterprises, was recognized. He
commented there seemed to be misconceptions about the
development; that the units would be sold in the $32,000
to $34,000 price range; that there was a substantial
amount of open area in the project; that there were tennis
courts, swimming pool, and a recreation building designed
into the project; that residents would pay a monthly fee
for maintenance; and that it was planned as a first
class development. In response to a question from the
Council, Mr. Avila advised there were approximately 46
units in the first phase of the development and that all
the recre"tional facilities would be installed with the
first phase to aid in sales.
Mr. Don Mailander, 904 Edna Court, was recognized. He
commented he had been in the banking business approxi-
mately 10 years and currently was manager of a savings
and loan office in Marin County; that his family had come
to Rohnert Park from Terra Linda because they thought they
had found a nice place to live; he stated he opposed this
type of development for that particular area and, speaking
from his savings and loan experience, commented that condo-
miniums and townhouses are not selling in the current mar -
ket. He requested the' Council to either reject the plan
or postpone consideration of it.
Mr. Edward Thomson, 906 Edna Court, was recognized. He
commented he was opposed to this development and feared
if they were marketed as condominiums they would not sell
and would result in rental units; and that since they had
an exclusive area at the end of Country Club Drive he did
not want to see it jeopardized.
Mr. Edmond Marcillae, 5321 Eunice, was recognized. He
commented there were already nice rental areas in the com-
munity and did not feel that condominiums should be mixed
into a single family area.
Mrs. Laikie Sani, 7683 Adrian Drive, was recognized. She
asked how long this property had been zoned. Planning
Director Skanchy responded for approximately 2 -1/2 years.
Mrs. Sani commented she wanted to be sure the Council
was not trying to sneak something by.
Mr. Allan Leaf was again recognized and commented that.
they have a fine layout and it should be kept that way.
Mr. Don Mailander was again recognized and spoke regard-
ing staff comments that notice of the hearing had been
mailed to residents in the area which he felt had not
been done.
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City Manager Callinan responded that upon inspection of
the file it was revealed that notices had been sent only
to property owners of record and published in the local
newspaper.
Mr_ William Neuendorf was again recognized and requested
postponement of the matter.
City Attorney Flitner advised that legal requirements for
notice had been fulfilled but the city, as a matter of
accommodation, had in the past notified residents but this
is not a legal requirement.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Beary
declared the public hearing closed.
City Manager Callinan commented the only legitimate com-
plaint raised concerned traffic flow onto Eleanor and
asked Mr. Avila.f it appeared feasible to shift the most
southerly building somewhat north in order to provide for
egress to Golf Course Drive, Mr. Avila responded in the
affirmative.
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Smith, to deny the application by reason of lack of sewer
capacity.
City Attorney Flitner advised that if this developer were
turned down due to lack of utilities then the same rules
would have to be applied to all other developers or the
Council would be acting in an arbitrary and discriminatory
manner. Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck's motion failed by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins$ and Beary
Councilman Smith stated for the record that he was not
satisfied the site plan was compatible with existing
development and that it should not be approved tonight
but held over for notice to the residents in the area.
Councilman Flores stated for the record that he felt the
development should be considered on its own merits after
listening to staff and individuals coming before the
Council; that it was not important how few or how many
individuals appeared before the Council to protest.
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Smith, to continue the matter in order to notify residents
in the area of the proposed development. The motion
failed by the following roll call vote:
Recess
Reconvene
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AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
Discussion followed concerning the value of the homes in
the area with Mr. Mailander participating.
Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, to approve the site plan with the condition that
the most southerly building be shifted northward to allow
for egress to Golf Course Drive as discussed by staff and
Mr. Avila.
Councilman Eck made an amendment to Councilman Flores'
motion to also require the units facing Eleanor and Golf
Course Drive to have a minimum 60 foot setback. Discus -
sion followed. Councilman Eck's amendment for an Eleanor
Drive set back of 60 feet was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Smith
NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary
Councilman Eck's amendment for a Golf Course Drive 60 foot
setback failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
Councilman Flores'motion to approve the project as amended
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
Mr. Neuendorf and Mr. Mailander thanked the Council for
hearing them and asked what they could do to bring the
matter back before the Council.
City Attorney Flitner advised they could petition the
Council to reconsider the matter and advised that a writ-
ten petition should be submitted citing new evidence as
to'`why the Council should reconsider. A brief discussion
followed with Mr. Mailander and Mr. Leaf participating.
Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meet -
ing, the time being approximately 10:35 p.m.
Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately
10:58 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
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File 038.7, Zoning Ordi -� City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
nance Amendment re Off dated December 13 concerning File 0387.
Street Parking in Resi-
dential Districts Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File
0387.
City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public
hearing had been published in the local newspaper.
There being no one desiring to be heard and no correspond -
ence received, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing
closed.
Ord;inance,No. 250 AN ORDINANCE Or THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TEXT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Parking Require-
ments)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 250 was waived and said ordinance was introduced:
File 0240, Rancho Sonoma City Manager Callinan advised he had received a telephone
Subdivision, Units 1, 20 call from Mr. John Hanna, Attorney for American Housing
and 3 Guild, advising that arrangements had been worked out
for Martin Stone to take back Unit 1 of the subdivision.
He read a suggested motion prepared by City Attorney
Flitner and advised if it was acceptable to the Council
then staff would prepare a subdivision agreement for
Mr. Stone to assume all responsibilities for Rancho
Sonoma Unit No. 1 Subdivision. He also advised that
Mr. Stone, through his attorney, Irving Bernstein, had
requested that the application for reversion to acreage
for Unit.No. 1 be withdrawn. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
Council went on record that upon posting of a new bond by
Martin Stone in an amount and form satisfactory to the
City Manager and City Attorney and the assumption of the
Subdivision ,Agreement between American Housing Guild -
Northern,California and the City of Rohnert Park dated
May 22, 1974 subject to all of the rights and duties
set forth therein, that the subdivision bonds posted by
American Housing Guild - Northern California for Rancho
Sonoma Unit No. l Subdivision will be released and
American Housing Guild and United Pacific Insurance
Company will be absolved from further responsibility in
connection with said subdivision:
AYES: . (4); Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
NOES: (l) ;Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record he thought the
subdivision should revert to acreage.
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Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized
to execute a subdivision agreement for Martin Stone to
assume all responsibilities for Rancho Sonoma Unit No. l
Subdivision.
Discussion followed regarding consideration of the tenta-
tive maps for Units 2 and 3 and the request from Mr. John
Hanna, Attorney for American Housing Guild, to postpone
same until January 20, 1975.
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Smith, to deny the extension of time for the tentative
maps on Units 2 and 3 to be considered by the Council.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
Additional Road Align- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
ment from Commerce Blvd. dated December 13 concerning the possibility of an addi-
Eastward to Railroad tional road from Commerce Boulevard eastward to the rail -
and Revised Library, road south of the McDonald's site and Planning Director
Site Configuration Skanchy pointed out the location of the proposed road
as reflected on a map displayed. Discussion followed.
In response to a question from the Council, City Engineer
Brust advised he could see no problem with the additional
road.
Mr. Donald S. Kavanaugh was recognized. He commented he
was trying to develop a sernior citizens housing project
in the subject area and all his plans would have to be
scrapped and redone with approximately $50,000 added to
the cost of his project to provide for the additional road.
Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan
advised that no application had been received by the city
for a division of land for Mr. Kavanaugh's project. Fur-
ther discussion followed with Mr. Kavanaugh participating:
The Council informally indicated the additional road was
desirable if it could be justified and the necessary
details worked out. Staff was directed to follow up on
the matter and report back to the Council.
Councilmen Hopkins and
Councilmen Hopkins and Smith left the meeting at this
Smith.Leave
point due to the lateness of the hour, the time being
approximately 11:35 p.m.
Sonoma County General
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Plan- Desire to Retain
Council dated December 13 concerning the Sonoma County
Spivock Land as Open
General Plan and the desire to retain the Spivock land
Space
north of the golf course as open space. A brief discus-
sion followed during which Councilman Eck requested that
he be advised of the time the Spivock land would be con -
sidered by the Santa Rosa City Council.
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Traffic Striping on City Engineer Brust briefly reviewed his memo to the
Southwest Blvd. in Council dated December 10 concerning his recommendations
Vicinity of No Name for traffic striping on Southwest Boulevard at No Name
Street Street. Discussion followed. In response to a question
from the Council, City Engineer Brust advised he had dis-
cussed the matter with another traffic engineer and he
had concurred with the recommendation. The Council indi-
cated no objection to proceeding as outlined by staff.
Proposed B 'i.cycle Path.
City Engineer Brust briefly reviewed his memo to the
on Southwest Blvd. from
Council dated December 12 concerning his recommendations
Burton Avenue to
for the proposed bicycle path on Southwest Boulevard from
Adrian Drive
Burton Avenue to Adrian Drive. A brief discussion follow-
ed.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, authorization to pro-
ceed with the bicycle path as outliners in Cite Engineer
Brust's memo was approved.
Additional Freeway
City Engineer Brust reviewed his memo to the Council
Landscaping and Water
dated December 10 concerning state participation in land-
Service Request from
scaping around the freeway interchange area and advised
City
that after discussing the matter with a state representa-
tive, who had clarified that the irrigation system to be
installed by the state would service the ultimate inter -.
change area and the 4" water pipe installation requested
of the city would be the only one required to service the
area, he would recommend proceeding with the project. A
brief discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, authorization to pro-
ceed with the state as outlined was approved.
Wastewater Treatment
City Manager Callinan reported briefly on the December 4th
and Disposal
Regional Water Quality Control Board hearing at which it
was indicated that they would look favorably upon the
installation of aerators at the Rohnert Park plant and
that it appeared that whatever steps are necessary to
improve the quality of the plant effluent must be taken.
Mayor Beary commented he felt the Water Quality Control
Board staff had come very close to recommending a connec-
tion ban and the only way they could justify not doing so
was to see some improvements at the plant.
City Manager Callinan advised that city staff was still
working with Montgomery Engineers on the matter of a new
pump station vs. modification of the existing pump station
at the plant.
City Manager Callinan advised that another draft of the
joint powers agreement with the City of Santa Rosa is
being prepared which might have considerable changes
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December 16, 1974
since Santa Rosa staff had met with Sebastopol representa-
tives who had requested the plant buy =in costs be changed.
City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the
Council a resolution adopted by the Rohnert Park Chamber
of Commerce at its last meeting,which indicated the
Chamber's wholehearted support for city improvements to
the sewer plant.
Automatic Water Control City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the memos from
._.Equipment for B Pool Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain concerning purchase
of automatic water control equipment for'Benecia Pool.
Council consideration of the matter was deferred to the
next regular meeting.
Project 1974 -13, City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the
Camino Colegio Council his memo dated December 13 concerning Project
Improvement Project 1974 -13, Camino Colegio Improvement Project.
Ordinance No. 249 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 199 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROHIBITING
MOTORCYCLES OR MOTOR - DRIVEN CYCLES FROM BICYCLE (BIKE)
PATHS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman'Flores$ seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 249 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (RELATING
TO CITY GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND PLACE OF
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE KEEPING OF BOOKS
AND RECORDS)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and briefly
reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 13 con-
cerning same.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and - unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 251 was waived 'and ` said ordinance was introduced.
Ordinance No. 252 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY of ROHNERT PARK REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 18, CHANGING THE TIME FOR LICENSING DOGS
AND PROVIDING FOR CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN DOGS)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and briefly
reviewed his memo to the Council dated recember 13 con-
cerning same.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 252 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Proposed Ordinance
Repealing Portion of
Ordinance No. 49
ResolutzVRl 4 \V . 74 °17 J
Resolution No. 74 -176
Resolution No. 74 -177
Resolution No. 74 -178
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City Manager Callinan recommended that Ordinance Noe 49
be repealed in its entirety and advised he would schedule
it for the next meeting if the Council had no objections.
No ob jections were indicated.
RESOLUTION AUTHvRIZING EXCHANGE OF DEEDS WITH C001FEGO
ENTERPRISES (Corporation Yard Site at Well No. 1)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 74 -175 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Library Site)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution;
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 74 -176 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO
ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE COPELAND CREEK WESTERLY OF RAILROAD
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 74- 177 was waived and said.resolution was adopted
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA
TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 74 -173 was waived and said resolutio was adopted.
Public Works Pick -up
City Manager; Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Trucks
Council dated December 13 concerning the purchase of
pick -up trucks for the Public Works Department. A brief
discussion followed during which the Council indicated
approval of the acquisition of two smaller size pick -up
trucks as outlined.
Administrative Assist -
City Manager Callinan briefly - reviewed his memo to the
ant for Grants:
Council dated December 13 regarding the request for an
AA-4S+ alive ASSiwta^ imrlen tha OPTA rvnnar+am_ A
brief discussion followed during which the Council indi-
cated no objection to the position if it is made clear
that the position is temporary and will be terminated
when the CETA funding ends.
Jr. High Baseball
Field
Housing and Community
Development Act
Page 14. December 16, 1974
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Council dated December 13 concerning the baseball field
" at the junior high school. He commented there was no
commitment from the school board to fund anything at the
ball field and there were indications that the field
might be 'closed due to the small amount of usage in the
regular school program. A`brief discussion followed dur-
ing which it was indicated that more fencing and a con-
cession stand would be desirable at the field. Further
consideration of the matter was deferred to the next
regular meeting so it could be considered by the full
Council.
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Council dated December 13 concerning the Housing and
Community Development Act and suggested that a citizen's
committee be formed to provide citizen input. A brief
discussion followed during which the Council indicated it
would `like ' the Act scheduled for a work session before
proceeding.
Council Chambers PA
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
System
Council dated December 13 concerning the public address
system in the Council Chambers and solicited Council
direction as to how to proceed. Discussion followed dur-
ing which the Council indicated that staff should pro-
ceed as quickly as possible with improvement of the sys-
tem and solicit a $300 contribution from the Cotati-
Rohnert Park School-District toward the cost of improve-
ment.
CATV Rate Increase -
City Manager Callinan commented that the Storer Cable TV
rate increase' request was not on the agenda because
staff had requested program origination comments from
Storer in writing and they had requested more time in
which to prepare same.
Commissioners'
City Manager,Callinan advised that December 27th had been
Appreciation Party
selected as the date for the Commissioners' appreciation
party if the Council had no objections. No objections
were indicated and staff advised that arrangements for .
the event would be made for December 27th.
Abco Cab Company
City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the
Council a letter from Jay Wiseman of the Abco Cab Company
requesting a temporary substitution of vehicles due to a
traffic accident involving the regular vehicle. A brief
discussion followed during which the Council indicated .
a willingness to cooperate with the operators but that
February l as requested, was too long a time.
Results of Lawsuit
City Attorney Flitner advised that the court had held the
Against City by Santa
the Codding-- Cofego EIR to be adequate. He commented he
Rosa re Codding - Cofego
felt Del Davis & Associates had done a fine job in pre -
EIR
paring the EIR and the court felt the firm had responded
New Disclosure Act
Page 15. December 16, 1974
with specificity to all questions raised. He stated the
next move was up to Santa Rosa and he had not heard
whether or not an appeal was planned. Mr. Flitner
requested and received Council approval to prepare a
judgment in the matter to try and recover some of the
costs and fees involved in defending the suit.
Mayor Beary inquired about requirements of the new dis-
closure act for public officials. City Attorney Flitner
responded he did not have full information concerning the
act as yet but would advise the Council as soon as infor-
mation is received.
Traffic Speeders
Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning
speeding vehicles in residential neighborhoods and asked
what steps a citizen might take to alleviate the problem.
City Manager Callinan responded that if a license number
could be obtained and referred to the Public Safety Dept.
it would assist 'greatly in apprehending speeders.
Rapozo Ranch Park Site
Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning
the Rapozo Ranch Park site and what might be proposed by
the Board of wJpervisors in proceeding with improvement of
same.
City Manager Callinan responded he would follow Upon the
matter and report back to the Council.
Golden Circle Diners,
Councilman Eck-initiated a brief discussion concerning
Program
the Golden Circle Diners program which was being operated:
on a volunteer basis in Rohnert Park two days a week and
that apparently new federal regulations required operation
five days a week or not at all. City Manager Callinan
responded that he would obtain more information on the
program and report back to the Council.
Trees in Subdivisions
Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussionconcernirig
planting of trees in the front yards of new subdivisions
and the desirability of having another city tree plant-
ing program for citizens.
Underground Utilities
Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning
underground utilities in the newer subdivisions and asked
if there was any reason a citizen could not install a tele-
vision antenna.
City Manager Callinan responded that the only restriction
would be height limitation or if the covenants, conditions,
and restrictions for a particular subdivision prohibited
sucAl Lllnit4liations.
Curb Ramps for Handi-
Mayor Beary inquired if curbs in the newer subdivisions
capped persons
were being rounded to accommodate wheelchairs. City
Manager Callinan responded in the affirmative. A brief
discussion followed concerning the older areas in the
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community during which staff advised there were no cur -
rent plans to redo the curbs in the older areas unless
there might be a specific problem that would prompt such
action.
Homeowner's Assn. Mayor Beary advised that representatives of the Rohnert
Trailer Park Homeowner's Association had contacted him regarding
the possibility of parking their trailer at the City's
Corporation Yard.
City Manager Callinan responded he would check with Supt.
of Public Works Wiggins about availability of space for
parking the trailer at the Corporation Yard.
Teen Center Mayor Beary inquired if there was any information yet on
establishment of a teen center for the community.
City Manager Callinan responded that Don Kite's govern-
ment classes at the high school would be doing a citizen
survey for the Recreation Department and a status report
on the teen center would be given to the Council when the
survey results are obtained.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned
the meeting at approximately 12:15 a.m. December 17.
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