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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972/02/22 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 22, 1072 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest 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 City Manager Callinan and all Councilmen except Councilman Buchanan were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. and led.the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, and Assistant to the City manager Albright Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters. Appointment of Deputy Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by City Clerk Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, City Clerk Callinan's appointment of Sandra Nelson as Deputy City Clerk was approved. Final Map -y Industrial City Manager Callinan asked if the'Council Subdivision No. 4 would consider the final map for Industrial Subdivision No. 4 at this time since the subdivider, James Groom, who was present had to leave to catch a plane but would like the matter considered, even though not on the agenda.. The Council consented. Mr. Callinan then explained the final map and reminded the Council of its approval of the tentative map for Subdivision No. 4 some time ago. City Mang Callinan reported that Sonoma County Flood Control indicates there is no way to get storm drains to the appropriate outlets and that drainage from this subdivision will be surface drainage. Council was informed that Engineer Hudis is in the process of preparing a proposal to prepare a master plan for drainage of the industrial area. Page 2. February 22, 1972 Mr. Groom was recognized and discussed with the Council flood control and installation of culverts within the subdivision at such time as an overall drainage project for the area is initiated.. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, j the final map for Subdivision No. 4 was approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate Subdivision Agreement between the •developer and city which would, in addition :to the normal provisions, make .a provision for the subdivideres participa'tion,in future drain- age culverts on Transport Avenue Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the miinutes of February 7th :•.ere approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in tha amount of $19,373.23 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. Legal Review City Attorney Maxwell discussed in general LAFC regulations, prezoning and public hearings to be conducted by the local legislative body and held prior to application for annexation of land. Mayors and Councilmens Mayor Hopkins repQpted the Mayors and Council - Association men °s Association., in opposing a proposed development in Windsor, expressed concern for further urban development in outlying areas, which do not come directly under a specific city's jurisdiction but require the same ser- vices as territory annexed by a city, namely; water, sewerage and public utilities as well a�, police and fire protection. Arrival of..,. Councilman `Buchanan arrived at this point in . Councilman Buchanan the meeting, the time being approximately 7045 p.m. Bills for Approval. City Manager Callinan reviewed a letter from Harold Bolla, Sr. submitting a bill for $1,950 for appraisal done in connection with the U. S. 101,freeway overpass EDA grant project. Upom motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by "' Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mr.. Eddinger Chamber of Commerce Page 3. February 22, 1972 the bill for $1,950 submitted by Harold Bolla, Sr. was approved for payment. Mr. Eddinger, representing the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Coun- cil to respectfully request funds earmarked for the Chamber in the 1972 -72 City Budget. Mr. Eddinger indicated that the $4,5,0-appropri- ated by the Council will be used for current operating expenses. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, funds appropriated in the 1971 --72 City Budget for Chamber use were approved for disbursement. Ordinance No. 166 AN ORDII4ANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 86 (Cultural Arts Commission Meetings). City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 166 was waived and said ordinance was adopted AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith, and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (0) None Resolution No. 72--22 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AMENDING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO CREATE ROHNERT PARK CIVIC COMMISSION TO EXERCISE COMMON POWER OF CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ''AND ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING LANDS NECESSARY THEREFOR FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES Resolution No. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-22 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 72 - -23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECORDING OF LEASE AGREE�EI1T City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, R P_ n L- Reconvene Golf Course councJ =� — J-11 ma.. Buchanan Leaves File No. 0215 Gross, Harris and Rathke Application for Rezoning Ordinance No. 167 Page 4. February 22, 1972 the reading of Resolution No. 72-23 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Mayor Hopkins 6--oln-ned -3 -------- - recpss at> t In. i s 4 in + the time being approxaMat,,ely­8:00 p.m. Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:05 p.m. Councilman Buchanan requested that staff look into the possibility of purchasing a used bar for the golf course. He brought to the Council's attention that the snack bar operator is willing to purchase the necessary liquor license. Discussion followed. Councilman Buchanan left the meeting at approximately 8:06 p.m. City Manager Callinan displayed the site plan submitted and reviewed Harris, Gross and Rathke application for rezoning from "A" (Agricultural District) to "RM-1500-PD," (Multi-Family Residential Planned Unit Develop- ment) of Assessor's Parcel Nos. 143-340-42,43 and 45 south of Southwest Boulevard in the El Colegio area east of the railroad. He reported that the rezoning was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission with the condition that the alleys be developed as 30 foot rather than 25'foot alleys. Mayor Hopkins declared the public. hearing open on the application by Messrs. Gross, Harris and Rathke for rf-rmoning from Agricultural District to Multl'� family Planned Unit Develop- ment of AP Nos. 143340-42, 43 and 45. Mr,. Russell was recognized'` ecognized and asked if the center of the proposed development was a park. Mr. Callinan informed him that it was on site open space. Mr. Lawson, Nor--Cal Design Group, the applicant's designer, was recognized and discussed the plan's open space, general design, street lighting, and landscaping.. Discussion followed. There being no one further desiring;-to*be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63, Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map Change - El Colegio Area) Page 5. February 22, 1972 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 167 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Amendment to Zoning City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed Ordinance amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add ,(Restaurants) restaurants to the list of ermitted -ses in "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercial Districts) and reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of said ordinance. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the amendment to add restaurants to the list of permitted uses in Neighborhood Commercial Districts. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Restaurants in CN District) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 168 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Resolution No. 72-24 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENT UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 68-48 (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 19683, Assessment No. 1-1) Resolution No. 72-25 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72.24 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING MODIFI- CATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND COUNTY OF SONOMA CONCERNING FREEWAY AGREEMENT AND ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE City Manager Callinan explained. the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-25 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 6. February 22, 1972 Resolution No. 72-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING MODIrI - CATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE ROHNER:T P_A_RK. EXPRESSWAY OVFRCROSSING OF U.S. HIGHWAY 101 City Manager Callinan eXplained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72• -26 was waived and said resolution adopted.. Resolution No. 72 -27 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING,.., - AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS' City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Discussion followed concerning possible need for additional stop signs. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 7227 was waived and said resolution adopted. No. Coastal City Manager Callinan asked the Council if it Regional Assn. wanted to respond to Supervisor Spomer's recent letter concerning the.,Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement re North Coast Regional? Planning and Development Commission. Mayor Hopkins reported on the meeting he attended with Board of Supervisors Chairman Spomer of the Sonoma County Board of Super- visors during which Mr. Spomer said the agree - ment was to be changed again. With this .information the Council decided to drop the subject. L.A.F <C. City Manager Callinan suggested to the Council that it respond to the letter received from I_,.A,F.C. concerning spheres of influence and recent legislation. It was noted that the Planning Commission will be holding public hearings on the Sonoma State College Environs Study and forthcoming will be a recommendation to the Council and that might be the best time to determine a sphere of influence. Council- man Smith requested a time table be set and adhered to in responding to the LAFC. City Manager Callinan was instructed to draft a response to the LAFC which meets the Mayor's approval and.is sent by the Mayor. Procedural Rules.,, for The proposed ordinance of Procedural Zul_es City - our.ciL `'for the City Council previously distributed to the Council members were discussed. City Page 7. February 22, 1972 Attorney Maxwell reviewed the proposed rules. Discussion followed during which the final filing date for agenda items was changed from the preceding Thursday to the preceding Wednesday before a Council meeting. Ordinance No. 169 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 169 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Progress of Bike Councilman Flores inquired about progress of Path the study of the proposed bicycle path on Norman Spivock's property at the old college buildings. Discussion followed. Spivock Lands North of Golf Course In response to a Council inquiry, City Manager Callinan reported that the Planning Commission has been provided with copies of correspondence between Mr. Spivock and the City Council prior to the activation of the Planning Commission relative to proposed development north of the golf course. Appointment of Councilman Smith requested to be formally Ex-officio to appointed ex-officio representative to the Planning Commission Planning Commission since he has acted in that capacity up to this point. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Councilman Smith was designated to serve as ex- officio to the Planning Commission. Mayors and Council- men's Association Matters Mayor Hopkins reported to the Council that he has been appointed to the Mayors and Council - men's Association's committee to study the Sheriff's service within the county and its cost to cities. Mayor Hopkins reported that Councilman Flores had been appointed as the Mayors and Council- men's Association's "Voting Member of the Board of Directors to the People for Economic Opportunity.F9 Mr. Flores expressed his grati- tude for being considered for such a position. Sonoma County City Manager Callinan reported that the Employees Association Sonoma County Employees Association has embarked on an energetic effort to organize public employees in Sonoma County and that an effort was being made to organize the city's employees. Page 8. February 22, 1972 Installation of City Manager Callinan reported on installa - Crosswalk tion'of.a new crosswalk on Southwest Boulevard at No Name Street and,that the original cross® walk was being moved for better vision of pedestrians by drivers. He reported that sidewalk was being installed as part of the project at city expense. Mr. Malcolm Hubley was recognized and requested that consideration be given for .installation of reflectors at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Commerce Boulevard and which was recently repainted. Petaluma School Mr. Callinan reminded the Council of the Board Meeting meeting with the Petaluma School Board on February 29th, 7,30 p.m. at Sonoma Joes. City Manager Callinan also informed the Council a meeting with the Cotati School District Board had been arranged. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 8th and will be hosted by the City of Rohnert Park. Golden Gate Transit City Manager Callinan described the location Bus Service of proposed bus stops for the newly created bus service to Rohnert Park. The Council indicated no objection to the stops.' Discussion followed with regard to extension of service to the weekend and 8:30 commuters. Tree Planting City Manager reported that within the next few weeks the Public Works Department would be installing trees or shrubs along the fence on Southwest Boulevard east of Burton Avenue and also at the sewer plant. He advised that the type of Eucalyptus shrub planted on the golf course along the railroad would be used. Meeting of North City Manager Callinan reported to the Council Coast Regional Water .that Rohnert Park and the surrounding communi- Control Board ties must submit a project report on or before October 1, 1972 to keep the sewer effluent released from disposal plants out of the Russian River and its tributaries. He indi- .cated that since they are all affected that tbp cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol should be holding joint meetings to work together on the matter. He indicated that he would take the'lead to initiate dis- cussions with the other two cities unless the Council had any objections. Council indicated no objections. Code of Ethics for Councilman Smith requested that staff prepare a the City Council Code of ethics for presentation to the Council. Page 9. February 229 1972 City Attorney Maxwell reported that he had been working on one and would have it ready by the next Council meeting. Public Appearances Mrs. Selma Fulps, 875 Bernice Avenue, was recognized and asked that the "Yield' sign located on Bernice Avenue at Burton Avenue to be replaced by a stop sign be put on Beverly Drive. She also inquired about students using Southwest Boulevard as a speedway, a recent accident on same, and expressed concern for grammar school students waiting for the bus. Mr. Hubley, 135 Alma Avenue, was recognized and asked what the procedure was for patrolling the area. Mr. Albright, Assistant to the City Manager, was recognized and informed the Council that Chief Dennett °s policy was to cruise the entire city and to have coverage on that area at least once during a shift. Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins inquired whether or not the Cotati unit equipped with radar could be used jointly with the City of Cotati. City Manager Callinan said the matter of traffic on Southwest Boulevard will be reviewed and a report will be presented at the next meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 p.m. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: - May -- --