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1974/07/15 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 15, 1974 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Officestj 6750 Commerce Boulevard, RcAknert Park, with Mayor Beary presiding. The regular session was preceded by ari execu=tive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all C6uncilmen,.City Manager Callinan, and City.;. Attorney Flitner were present, and which was held to dis6us§ appointments to commissions and committees. Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7.28 p.m.'and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Pre"sent— (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, Director of'Public Safety Dennett. andlire Services Commander Bick Approval of Minutes Approval of the June 17, July 1. 8, and 11 minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting, since the Council members had received same just prior to the -meeting. C� Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman,Flores, seconded by'Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in,the amount of $231,322.02 were approved. Said total includes $25,754.40 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. Youth E:Kchange Student Mr. Willis E. Brock, 534 Lassen Ctes was recognized. He appeared to-introduce,Yasuko Kanamaru, exchange student from Japan, and explained.she was here under the Youth Exchange Program sponsored by Lions International. Mayor Beary welcomed Miss Kanamaru to the Council meeting and wished her a pleasant visit to the area. Correspondence re Councilman Eck asked ,if.the Planning Commission had I ' Planning Commission received copies of the letter from Glenn Durden expres- sing concern over Planning Commission actions. City Manager 1. a1.1.1nan advised he would seez 411CL'- 6i4cy receive copies of said letter. Resolution No. 7490 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 Page 2. July 15, 1974 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by,Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the .reading of Resolution No. 74-90 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-91 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM AMFAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (Santa Alicia Drive Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -91 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-92 RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF EL COLEGIO AVENUE TO CAMINO COLEGIO City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Resolution No, 74.93 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and 'approved by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 74 «92 was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith, and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT FUNDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Mrs. Lakie Sani, 7683 Adrian Drive, was recognized. She asked if this resolution was adopted would it commit the citizens of Rohnert Park to the Rapczo Park and asked if the matter could be placed on the ballot so the citizens of Rohnert Park could vote on it. Discussion followed with Mrs. Sani participating during which City Manager, Callinan explained that the state grant funds being sought would be used to assist the city in acquiring the Rapozo Ranch property for a regional park only if a federal grant was forthcoming; that if said federal grant was not obtained that the state grant monies could be used for some other park project. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 74 ®93 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None Councilman Eck stated for the record that he was still Page 3. July 15:9 1974 opposed to the Rapozo Ranch project:but,this seemed like a way of easing the city's commitment, Councilman Smith requested City Manager Callinan to determine whether or not this project could be amended to delete the Rapozo Ranch project and use the funds for other purposes; and also if the funds could be used to acquire property within the.city limits. Ordinance No. 228 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE COKE, 1973 EDITION, DESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM THE HAZARDS,OF FIRE AND EX- PLOSION ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING, AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS, AND DEVICES AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS OR PREMISES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Mayor Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open on Ordinance No. 228. City Manager Callinan noted that notice of the public hearing had been given by publication twice in the local newspaper. Glenn Durden9,872 Santa Alicia Drive, was recognized. He asked if fire blocking could be incorporated into this ordinance. Fire Services Commander Jerry Bick responded that it would be proper in the Uniform Building Code and explained that fire blocking had caused problems in the last few years with the increased use of sheet rocking, but that fire blocking was required in structures over a single story. Councilman Smith asked Fire- Services Commander Bick if fire alarm systems were required in single family resi- decnes. Mr. Bick responded that they were required under the 1973 Edition of-the Uniform Building Code which -the city recently adopted. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion.of Councilman. Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 228 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 230 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65 BY CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN FEES DUE THEREUNDER (Animal Control) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman I•iopkins, seconded by Councilman Page 4. July 15, 1974 Smith, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 230 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 232 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY.OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Veterinary clinics and hospitals for small animals) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 232 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 229 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REQUIRING THE DEDICATION OF PARK LAND WITHIN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISIONS AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR SUCH DEDICATION Mayor Beary reported that the Council committee composed of Councilman Eck and himself, and City Manager Callinan had met with developers and other interested parties con- cerning the ordinance and the committee's recommendation was to appoint a negotiating team composed of two Council- men and the City Manager to negotiate for dedication of park land. Discussion followed during which it was pointed out that there were only three major parcels of land that the proposed ordinance would apply to and that the formulas for dedication of land set forth in the pro- posed ordinance would become the minimum; that by negoti- ating for park land that possibly more could be obtained. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a permanent committee of the Council was established for the purpose of negoti- ating for park land to serve for one year and be composed of Mayor Beary and Councilman Eck. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 229 was not adopted. Presentation of Plaque Mayor Beary presented a plaque of appreciation to Ed to Ed Bishop Bishop for his eight years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmen Flores and Smith expressed their personal thanks to Mr. Bishop for his service as did City Manager Callinan on behalf of the city staff„ James Decker re Mr. James Decker, 1633 Baja Ct „, Santa Rosa, appeared. Proposed Bowling Alley He advised that he was the owner of Rose Bowl, 765 File No. 0368 Sebastopol Road, and Holiday Bowl, 280 Mission Boulevard, Santa Rosa and that he wished to build a bowling alley in Rohnert Park. He displayed site plans and elevations for the proposed facility and explained the various uses Mr. Jack Harper, Storer Cable TV re FM stations . Page 5o July 15, 1971E planned such as restaurant, cocktail lounge, and banquet facilities. He explained that there were several matters he would like clarified before proceeding with his plans: 1. The city granting an easement over existing street right of way; (i.e. golf course entrance road) 2.* Joint use of the billboard which the City uses to ..advertise the'golf course and which is located on Commerce Blvd. 3. Agreement that the City would not engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages at the golf course for a period not to exceed five years. 4. .Allowing pinball machines in the proposed bowling alley: City Manager Callinan commented that staff had no object- - ions to the first two items; that the City had no intent- ion of going into alcoholic beverage sales at the golf course but would have to check with the concessionnaire operating the snack bar; that pinball machines would require an amendment to an existing ordinance since they were now prohibited, but staff would recommend that the ordinance be modified; and that the banquet facilities mentioned by Mr. Decker were very desirable. Mr. Decker further explained the planned banquet facilities and that they would be able to accommodate approximately 350 persons. General discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, tentative approval was given to the proposals as outlined being cognizant of the fact that all will have to come back to the City Council for final approval: AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores$ Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Eck Councilman Eck stated for the record he was in favor of having the facility here but disagreed with the general procedure. ,Mr. Jack Harper, Storer Cable TV, appeared to explain the firm's new FM equipment. He advised that 14 FM processors had been installed on May 24 with resulting improved FM reception; that formerly a broad band FM antenna had been in use which would bring in all FM signals in the area; that the 14 FM stations now being received carried vari- .ous types of music; that office personnel had been instructed to log all calls received to determine the Page 6. July 15, 1974 effectiveness of the'new FM system. Discussion followed concerning possible additions to the system, program origination, and general matters. Coyote Aqueduct City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Connection North of dated July 12.concerning an additional connection to the Golf Course Drive County water aqueduct north of Golf Course Drive. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, authorization was given to make application to the Sonoma County Water Agency for an additional aqueduct connection north of Golf Course Drive upon receipt of $7,900 advance from the Spivock Company. Library Site CouncilmtLn-.Hopkins briefely reported on the meeting held Acquisition with Mr. Paul Golis, Councilman Eck and himself, regarding acquisition of a library site. Councilman Eck reported he had received a call from Mr. Golis earlier in the day who advised he had met with his Los Angeles associates and was now authorized to sell the property at $1.00 per square foot including improvements. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan advised that Hugh Codding of Codding Enterprises wasputting together an offer for dedication of land for a library, park site, and postal facility. Mr. Doug Craig of Codding Enterprises was recognized. He explained that the offer of land from Codding Enterprises would consist of approximately 15 acres on the southeast corner of the Rohnert Park Expressway and South Santa Rosa Avenue and that the offer to,donate said land would be submitted in writing by Mr. Hugh Codding shortly. Dis- cussion followed during which it was decided that the Council committee composed of Councilmen Eck and Hopkins would continue negotiations for a library site. Recess Mayor Beary declared a-recess at this point in the meet- ing, the time being approximately 9:10 P.M. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present at approximately 9:20 p.m. Proj ect.No. 1974-6 City Manager, Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Rancho Verde Assessment dated July 12 concerning Project No. 1974-6, Rancho Verde District Assessment District and reviewed the bond bid received. from San Francisco Securities which was acceptable to the property owner involved. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 74-94 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY-APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT, RANCHO VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974•6 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Resolution No. 74-95 Page 7. July 15, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 74-'94 was 'waivedand said id resolution was adopted. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE, RANCHO VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-6 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. p Upon motion of Councilman Ho kins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved. the reading of Resolu- tion No. 74-95 was waived a'ndsald resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74--96 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF;NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT, RANCHO VERDEASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-6 Reslution No. 74-97 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approve&, the reading of Resolu- tion No, 74-96 was waived and said resolution was adopted. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS, RANCHO VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-6 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 74-97 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project.No. 1973-2 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Laguna Plant Inter- dated July 12 concerning Project No. 1973-2, Laguna ceptor Plant Interceptor. Discussion followed during which Councilmen Hopkins and Smith were designated to serve as a Council sub-committee to interview representatives of the engineering firms which'have submitted proposals for the project. Further discussion followed concerning the proposed agreement with Santa Rosa for the project during which City Manager Callinan advised that word had been received that Rohnert Park can contract for 3.2 MGD, insofar as the State is concerned. Qantas Development Co. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to'the Council Reimbursement for dated July 121 concerning Qantas Development Company's Drainage Ditch Con- request for reimbursement for construction of a drainage struction in Llano Sub. ditch in Llano Subdivision Unit 1:'from the Copeland Creek Unit.1 Drainage Facilities Fund and also explained the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan map on display. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 74 -98 'arks and Recreation Commission Appointment County General Plan Transportation Advisory Committee Page 8. July 15, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith,.and unanimously approved, reimbursement of an ,amount not to exceed $19,320 to Qantas Development Co. was approved with the understanding that disbursement will not be made until the Sonoma County Water Agency staff approves said ditch for acceptance and maintenance and also with the understanding that the disbursement will be made from the Copeland Creek Drainage Facilities Fund. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE THE DRAINAGE DITCH CREEK EASTERLY OF RAILROAD (Llano Subdivision, Unit No, 1) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck ,,. seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -98 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Mayor,Beary advised that no appointment would be made to the Parks and Recreation Commission since it had been prospective members for the Parks and Recreation Commission immediately prior to the next regular meeting. ,Mayor Beary advised that Mr. Pete McCormick had been recommended for appointment to the County General Plan, Transportation Advisory Committee. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, Mr. Pete McCormick, 8389 Lancaster Drive, was recommended to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for appointment to the Transporta- tion Advisory Committee of the Sonoma County General Plan. Permanent Subdivision Councilman Eck initiated a discussion regarding fencing Fencing in subdivisions, particularly on major arterials and rail- road tracks. Colegio Vista Park - Landscaping.Along ;Pence ,Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Planning Commission will be requested to make recommendations concerning perma- nent type fencing in subdivisions, particularly on major arterials and along railroad tracks, including information on costs. Councilman Eck inquired about the status of possible land - scaping along the Colegio Vista Park fence. City Manager Callinan. advised that the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission concurred with the Council recommendation to.install landscaping along the Colegio Vista Park fence and staff had been instructed to order appropriate land - spaping material. Page 9. duly 15, 1974 L Section Alley Bike Councilman Flores read some requests submitted by Mrs. Offer, 578 Lamont Court, for improvements in the area of the LaCrosse Court mini -park and which Mrs. Offer's prop- erty adjoins. Discussion followed. Upon ) m6bion -of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,.the curb at the alley from Lamont Court to the LaCrosse Court mini -park will be modified to accommodate;b.icycles and signs installed advising of the hours of said mini -park. LaCrosse Ct. Mini -Park Councilman Flores reported on the July 13th meeting with residents of "L'o section to discuss priorities for develop- ment of recreational facilities in the area. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded'by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, a recommendation was made to the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider multiple uses for LaCrosse Ct. mini -park and the instal- lation of extensive tree planting, tables and benches, brick barbeque, and horseshoe pit. Senator Collier's Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning Newsletter the recent newsletter from Senator Collier's office which mentioned that Cal State College, Sonoma was located in Santa Rosa and requested that staff write to Senator Collier asking that the college be identified as being located in Rohnert Park. Land investors Research Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning cor- respondence`with Land Investors Research regarding park land acquisition and reported on his telephone conver- sation with a representative of the firm. Upon motion of.Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Councilman Smith was appointed as chairman of an ad hoc committee to meet with Land Investors Research representatives to attempt to guide them in the type of open space desired by the city if and when the firm's land is annexed to the city. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Councilman Flores was appointed to serve on said committee with Councilman Smith. League of California A brief discussion was held concerning the League of Cities Meeting California Cities, Redwood Empire Division, meeting to be held in Eureka. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, any Councilman who feels he would benefit from said meeting was authorized to attend. Page 10. July 159 1974 Bi- Centennial Mayor Beary inquired if any information had been received concerning Bi- Centennial activities. City Manager Callinan responded that various material had been received and was referred to the Cultural Arts Corpora- tion. A brief.discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the Cultural Arts Corporation will be requested to make recommendations for specific activities to celebrate the Bi- Centennial anniversary of the nation._. Mrs. Laikie Sani Mrs. Laikie Sani,"7683 ' Adxian. Drive, 'was. .4,ecognized.. ­" She earl a statement which recommended that the Council adopt a policy to read all documents submitted for the public record and commented that Mayor Beary had deliberately ignored her at.,.the last meeting and hoped it was not because.of the remarks she intended to make about open space, Mayor Beary responded that he had not intentionally failed to recognize Mrs. Sani at the last meeting. A brief discussion followed. County Water Agreement City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated July 12 concerning the County Water Agreement and urged each Councilman to review same. A brief discussion followed. Ladybug Park Utility City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Service dated July 12 concerning utility service for Ladybug Park and P.G. & E. form agreements for same. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the P. G. & E. standard agreements for utility service were approved and City Manager Callinan authorized to execute same. Valena Agreement re City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Farming Sewer Plant dated July 12 concerning the proposed letter agreement Lands with William Valena regarding the farming of sewer plant landst 'Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the proposed letter agreement with Mr. Valena regarding the farming of sewer plant lands was approved and staff directed to prepare an analysis concerning the cost of farming said lands. Resolution No. 74 -99 RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETION OF THE SAFETY, AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Page 11. July 159 1974 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 74-99 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Management Information City Manager Callinan referred a copy of Management Service Report Information Service Report entitled "Local Government Techniques for Managing Growth" to the Council for review. C� Brown Act, League City Attorney Flitner advised that he would report on Report the League of California Cities report concerning the Brown Act at the August 5th meeting. Petaluma Growth Suit City Attorney Flitner advised he had heard earlier in the day that Supreme Court Justice Douglas had stayed the decision of the District Court in the Petaluma Growth Suit. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. August 5. Deputy City C,l k APPROVED: Mayor