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1978/08/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 14, 1978 The Council of the City of R6hnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5)..Coimcilmen Beary, Carbone, Stewart, Roberts and Hopkins Absent:, ( 0 ) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Pro Tempore Albright, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust and Administrative Asst. Kuziara (Stanton) Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Carbone,' seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 24th were.approyed as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $582,341.75 were approved. Adding Non-Agendaed City Manager,Pro Tempore Albright, referring to his August Items to Agenda 14th.memo-to I the City-Council, requested that time be allotted immediately following the Consent Calendar to consider Parcel Ma p 52, Boise Cascade Corporation, and under the "City Manager's Report" concerning school stadium lights. Resolution No. 78 -103 Resolution No. 78-104 Resolution No. 78-105 * * * * * *'* * * * -�f * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • City Manager Pro Tempore Albright referred the Council to his memo dated August 10, 1978 to,the,City Council for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF .DEEDS WITH DEBRA HOMES, INC. (Mountain Shadows Golf Course and Coleman Valley Subdivision Land Swap) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING . COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Overlays, Project No. 1978-4) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT SERVICES WITH THE CITIES OF COTATI, PETALUMA AND ROHNERT PARK AND THE COUNTY OF SONOMA (Bus Service) Resolution No. 78-106 RESOLUTION I AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 (REVISED) TO "LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID SAFETY IMPROVE- MENT PROJECTS" (Project No. 19,76-20, Street Traffic Marking) Resolution No. 78-107 RESOLUTION OF THE COU14CIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF SAFER OFF-SYSTEM FUNDS Page 2 August 14, 1978 Ordinance No. 356 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROHIBITING PANDEMONIAC VEHICLES FROM THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Parcel Map No. 53 William Miller; area north of Santa Alicia Drive and south of Copeland Creek and accepting dedication of Parcels A 9 B, access easement to Well No. 5 and public utility easement. File No. 0429 Klebe Trachtenberg Co., MacKellan Subdivision, final map approval_ (15 condominium units) and authorizing Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and. unanimously approved with Councilman Beary abstain- ing from voting.on Parcel Map No. 53, reading of Resolution Nos. 78 -103 through 78 -107 and Ordinance No. 356 was waived and said resolutions and ordinance were adopted and Parcel Map 53 and the final map for the MacKellan Subdivision (File 0429) was approved. .a n " +. ,r. A. �, do "s "re 'rs' ie .w e♦ °re ea ec ee .r. .a, Je " +, °r' ere ,. er: .. .r. .r. .a C +n Parcel Map No. 52 Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust described Parcel Map NO. 52, which was On display, representing a lot split in the area east of Commerce Boulevard, north of Transport Avenue Councilman Beary noted that he would abstain from voting on the parcel map because he was doing sub - contracting work for the applicant.. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, Parcel Map , No. approved and the Mayor authorized and directed to enter.into an. agreement and accept an appropriate bond for the installation of storm drain improvements along the southerly property line of lot No. 2. AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Stewart, Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Beary and Roberts Certificates of Mayor Hopkins presented certificates of appreciation to Appreciation re. Messrs. Domenic Carinalli, Jr., Samuel Marovich, Stanley Wastewater Irrigation Poncia, and the Peterson Brothers for their participation in the wastewater irrigation project during 1977 and 1978. KAIROS Request for Mr. Gregory Fearon, office manager for KAIROS, was recognized Financial Assistance and referring to his August 14th letter to the City Council, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes, explained various KAIROS programs and its request for financial assistance. Discussion followed between Mr. Fearon and Council members. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized contributing $870 towards KAIROS' program costs for the period of September 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979. Page 3 August 14, 1978 Jennifer Lowell, Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Resignation from Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council accepted Cultural Arts Comm. Mrs..Jennifer�Lowell's resignation from the Cultural Arts Commission and directed that she be sent a letter of apprecia- tion. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. PERS Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner commented on the city's involvement in the PERS,lawsuit and its designation as a "class action lawsuit". League of California Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cities Annual Stewart, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized Conference any of its members desiring to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim, September 24 -2.6, 1978, to so do. Rohnert Park Taxi City Manager Pro Tempore Albright reviewed his August 10th Request for .Rate memo to the City Council concerning the Rohnert Park Taxi Change Service request for a rate -increase. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to consider Rohnert Park Taxi Service's request for a rate increase. Mr. Bailey; responding to the Council's inquiry,explained that in order to keep up with the high cost of operation and maintenance, he was requesting a 25% increase in taxi fares. Mr. ;Bailey informed that the. proposed rates would result in customers paying an additional 20 -30� for the average trip. He informed that the present.10o discount coupon book for senior citizens would be increased to a 20% savings and, in light of the school district having cancelled home to school bus transportation, he would offer the same discount coupon book to elementary school aged children as well. Mr. Bailey also generally commented on his taxi cab operation in Cotati. There being; no one further desiring be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 78 -108 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES.IN RATES FOR TAXI CAB SERVICE Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 78 -108 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No. 0357 AN ORDINANCE -OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE -17, SECTIONS 17.52.060, 17.52.070, 17.58.080; 17.58.150. and 17.62.024 (Re. Notice and Hearing for Certain. Planning and Zoning Matters) Deputy City Clerk•Faus explained the ordinance. Page 4 August 14, 1978 Mayor Hopkins opened the public bearing to consider the proposed amendment to Rohnert Park Municipal: Code, Title 17, regarding hearing and notice required for certain planning and zoning matters. Mr. Lyle Amlin, Rohnert Park-Cotatl Clarion, commented on the newspaper's readership. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 357 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. City Manager's City Manager Pro Tempore Albright referred the Council to I- Repert his memo dated August 1.0, 1979* to the City Council for explana- tion of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. C & L Enterprises The City Council initiated a'discussion with Director of Drainage Matter Public Works/City Engineer Brust concerning C & L Enterprises commitment to provide adequate storm drainage improvements in the Park Club Apartment development on East Cotati Avenue. Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by Council- man Carbone, to directed a letter to C & L Enterprises indicatir that because the firm had not in good faith provided, by the July lst deadline,,,alternate-storm drainage improvements in the Park Club Apartment development that the cash bond ($61,000) posted with the City would be redeemed no later than August 29th in order for the city to let a contract for installation of storm drainage facilities in the subject development as originally designed. Discussion followed between Council members, City Attorney � " - FlitneP, and Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Brust. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this point �_ -I - -1,e -*-4me 1--_-; . MqtPl-,7 R!05 D.M. Leaves and Returns _LIi tree L11 Ly b ing aPproxi, and returned At approximately"-8:07 p.m. Councilman Roberts' motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins NOES: (0) None Hudis Street School City Manager Pro Tempore Albright, referring to his August memo to the Council, and Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Brust gave a progress report concerning develop- ment of Hudis Street School. The City Council initiated a discussion with City Attorney Flitner concerning installation of the portable school without soliciting public bids. Page 5 August 14, 1978 Resolution No. 78 -109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMENCE THE INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE SCHOOLS AT HUDIS STREET WITHOUT PU� IC BIDS Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 78 -109 was waived and said resolution was adopted by title; AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins NOES: (0) None` Community Separator City Manager Pro Tempore Albright, referring to his August 10th ''memo to the City Council, solicited Council comments concerning acquisition of a "community separator" between Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa. Discussion followed. The'City Council directed. that a letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors.indicating that, as in the past, the city was very interested in acquiring a "community separator" but, with the passage of Proposition 13, implementing a program for acquisition of same would be much more difficult. Stadium Lights City Manager Pro Tempore Albright referred the Council to his August 14th memo to the City Council concerning the City administering a contract for the installation of stadium lights. Director of .Public Works /City Engineer Brust was recognized and informed that lights could be installed at both the junior high and high school for the $87,000 allocated for stadium lights. Mr. Brust advised that the unified school district staff was agreeable to the installation of li -ahts at both fields and. that although the cal].. for bids would include both projects, the junior high soccer field lights could be easily deleted and /or postponed if necessary. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 78 -110 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Rancho Cotate High School Football Field and Rohnert Park Jr. High School Soccer Field Lighting, Project No. 1978 -15) Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 78 -110 wa waived and said resolution was adopted. Solid Waste Management Mayor Hopkins noted that Councilman Carbone had been designated Recovery Committee as the City's representative to the Solid aste Management and Resource Recovery Committee. Joint Cotati- Rohnert Mayor Hopkins advised that the annual joint Cotati - Rohnert Park Park Councils Meeting Councils meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday, August 30th. Page 6 August 14, 1978 School Busing Councilman Carbone generally commented on the elimination of home.to school bus transportation,. "B" Park Amphi- Councilmen'Beary and Stewart initiated a discussion with Theatre Mr. Jack Behl, who was present in the audience, concerning a recent meeting with Architect Larry Simons relative to the construction:of a community amphitheatre in "B" Park. School Busing Councilman Beary generally commented on the Council's role in commenting on school district business. Ad Hoc Committee Councilman Roberts "inquired if the final report of the Ad re. Theatre Arts Hoc Committee to Study the Feasibility of the Theatre Arts Building Final Report Building ha been completed. Mr. Behl responded that the document Councilman Roberts was referring to was a rough draft of the final report. Mr. Behl commented that he had attended various theatrical productions where he could see the community's need for a facility where talented youngsters could perform. Clock Mr. Bailey, 7429 Adrian Drive, was recognized and inquired about the possibility of getting a new clock for the Council Chamberss Adjournment There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. A, , Deputy City Clerk Faus APPROVED: N ayor Akins ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL City of Rohnert Park, Ca. Greetings.' August 14, 1978 RENT UTILITIES PHONE TOTAL COTATI 105 35 43 183 ROHNERT PARK 57 13 17 87 SONOMA COUNTY 138 0 0 138 Our request is for $87 for each of the months of September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, and June. $87 X 10 months = $870 Requested It is expected that the residents of Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Penngrove will receive for this investment of City funds from Rohnert Park and Cotati, as well as County funds for Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Penngrove: .... information and referral services to over 14,000 area citizen contacts .... a monthly newsletter on services at KAIROS and other human service agencies in the area (currently at 1,200, and open to anyone) .... distribution of over 4,000 pamphlets and information sheets on at least 60 different human service programs available to area residents .... a community conservation improvement project which trains young people from the area in landscape maintenance and horticultural gardening, and beautifies the public areas of our cities ..., a senior food co -op serving many of our area's senior citizens' food purchasing needs .... an employment project which concentrates upon career counseling with area residents, and focuses upon job entry resources and skills a .family stress outreach project which mobilizes community resources to alleviate problems which contribute to family crisis and stress incerely, ,1J Gxe o y r aron Offic Manager