1978/10/24 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 24, 1978
The Council of the City of Rohnert 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. The regular session was preceded
by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m.
and at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan
were present and which was held to discuss personnel
and litigation matters.
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) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Roberts, Stewart,
and Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, and Planning Director
Sk an chy
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved with Councilman Roberts
abstaining, the minutes of October 10, 1978 were approved
as submitted.
Approval of Bills City Manager Callinan requested that a bill from Christensen
and Foster, in the amount of $237,225.36, for construction
work under Phase II of the community and recreation center
development, be added to the bills for approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $296,320.40, including
the bill received from Christensen and Foster in the amount
of $237,225.36, were approved.
Adding Non- Agendaed City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted under
Items 1) the City Manager's Report to discuss the salary range
for the Youth Services Specialist position, 2) a Resolution
Accepting Completion and Directing Engineer to File Notice
of Completion (Benecia Park Parking Lot, Project No. 1977-
16, and 3) under Matters from Councilmen time to discuss
a "vita course" for Benecia Park.
Mayor Hopkins requested that time be allotted under, matters
from Councilmen to discuss File No. 0146, R. C. Roberts
application for additional mobile home pads in Rancho Feliz.
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Animal Control Mr. Alfanso Rodrigues, 6830 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and requested that the City Council consider placing an
add in local newspapers describing animals available for
adoption at the city's animal control shelter. Mr. Rodrigues
fell: that his suggestion would help find homes for the
animals tl,-.Ius preventing needless killing. Discussion followed
between the City Council, City Manager and Mr. Rodrigues.
City Manager Callinan assured lie would follow-up on the
matter.
Resolution No. 78-142 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION-AND DIRECTING ENIGNEER
TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Benecia Park Park Lot, Project
No. 1977-16)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 78-1L►2 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1978-16, City Manager. Callinan asked that the resolution awarding
Park Club Drainage a contract for the Park Club drainage facility be deferred
to the November 13th City Council meeting in order to meet
and confer with the City Attorney and developer because
bids received were somewhat higher than the engineer's
estimate. He noted that Mr. Norm Owen, attorney represent-
ing the developer of the Park Club Apartments, was present
in the audience.
Agreement for City Manager Callinan requested that the resolution approving
Collection of Special an agreement with the County of Sonoma for collection
Assessments of special assessments be deferred to the November 13th
City Council meeting in order to have City Attorney Flitner
review same.
Resolution No. 78-143 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING EASEMENT AGREEIcENT WITH NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD (For Widening of Rohnert Park Expressway at Railroad
Crossing)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution noting that
when the agreement was executed the city would withdraw
its application to the Public Utilities Commission for
a grade crossing over, the railroad at Rohnert Park Expressway.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-man
Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 78-143 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1978-14, City Manager Callinan explained the assessment district
Executive Avenue for improvement of Executive Avenue and pointed out the
Assessment Dist. boundary map on display at the meeting.
Resolution No. 78-144 RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT
kLixecutive Avenue, R(.,)1-1-17e-T.'L Park Froject No. 1978-14)
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 78-144 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. 73 -145 RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS,
AND DIRECTING NOTICE (Executive Avenue, Rohnert Park Project
No. 1978 -14)
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 78 -145 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 78 -146 RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT
DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Executive
Avenue, Rohnert Park Project No. 1978a -14)
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 78 -1115 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Growth Management City Manager Callinan suggested -that McKellar and Associates'
Program request to transfer residential units from other builders
to the Sonoma Racquet Club be deferred to the November
13th meeting because Councilman Stewart had some questions
concerning the matter.
The Council agreed to so do.
Sidewalk on Expressway City Manager Callinan solicited the Council's authorization
to have the city install the sidewalk along Rohnert Park
Expressway between the railroad tracks and Country Club
Drive. He informed that quotes had been received and that
property owners in the area had agreed to reimburse the
city as and when their property is developed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
staff to proceed with the installation of sidewalk along
the south side of Rohnert Park Expressway from the railroad
tracks to Country Club Drive.
County Paratransit City Manager Callinan informed that copies of the County's
Coordinating Council September 26th letter concerning formation of a "Paratransit
Coordinating Councils' had been disseminated to each Councilman
for review.
Discussion followed during which the City Council indicated
it desired to have a representative from Rohnert Park serve
on the executive committee and, in addition, expressed
interest as to what the definition was for such terms as
9 °economically disadvantaged" and "transit dependent ".
File No. 0,503 - City Manager Callinan reviewed the final map for Parkside
Parkside Apartments, Apartments, condominium conversion.
Condominium Conversion,
Final Map Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council approved the final map for Parkside Apartments
(File No. 0503).
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Stewart, Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
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File No. 0577 City Manager Callinan reviewed the tentative map for Boise
Boise Cascade, Cascade's industrial subdivision located east of Commerce
Industrial Boulevard, north of Transport Avenue.
Subdivision,
Final Map Councilman Beary informed that he was doing some sub-
contracting work for the applicant and, therefore, would
abstain from voting on the matter.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council approved the final map for Boise Cascade Corp.
(File No. 0577), and authorized the Mayor to execute an
appropriate subdivision agreement prior -to the map being
released for recording.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Transport Avenue, Councilman Carbone initiated a discussion regarding the
Street Name Change possibility of re-naming Transport Avenue. Discussion
followed between the City Council members and City Manager
Callinan.
Mr. Jim Redding, Western Business Park Associates, was
recognized and informed that his firm considered State
Farm Drive an appropriate designation for what is now known
as Transport Avenue. He informed that in talking with
Messrs. Boggs and Kunst they were also agreeable to the
renaming of Transport Avenue. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed
that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing to
consider a street name change for Transport Avenue.
File No. 0146, City Manager Callinan initiated discussion regarding Council
R. C. Roberts, Appeal approval to re-consider R. C. Roberts' appeal. of the Planning
of Planning Commission Commission denial of a use permit for a 24 unit addition
Decision to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman
Carbone., and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council approved reconsideration of R. C. Roberts' appeal
of the Planning Commission decision regarding a use permit
for an addition to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Beary
City Manager Callinan advised that the matter would probably
be scheduled for a November meeting.
Library Request for City Manager Callinan informed that copies of the Sonoma
Financial Assistance County Library letter requesting financial support for
the local library had been disseminated to each Council
member. Discussion followed.
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Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed
that a letter be forwarded to the Sonoma County Library
informing that the City did not feel in good conscience
it could make a financial contribution at this time, but
that it would be willing to discuss the matter with the
other cities and the county.
Flood Insurance Study City Manager Callinan informed that the city's flood insurance
study /policy would be discussed with the Planning Commission.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
communications except as noted specifically in these minutes.
National League of Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cities Congress of Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
Cities & Expo. any of its merbers desiring to attend the National League
of Cities 1978 Congress of Cities & Exposition in St. Louis,
Mo., November 26 to 29, to so do and, in addition, act
as the city's voting and alternate voting delegate.
I-Iudis Street School City Manager Callinan informed that development of the
Iludis Street school was moving along and that the contractor
would probably meet the November 1st deadline.
Maternity Benefits City Manager Callinan requested that his report concerning
maternity benefits be deferred to the November 13th meeting.
All Night Parking City Manager Callinan informed that he had received informatior.
Permits from the City of Arcata concerning issuance of all night
parking permits to those individuals who can demonstrate
that they are using the designated off-- street parking facilities
and have need of additional parking. He explained the
matter would be referred to the Council for its consideration
in the near future.
Youth Services City Manager Callinan solicited the Council's approval
Specialist Salary to establish the salary range for the Youth Services Special -
Range ist position at 64K, $1261 to $1533.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council approved
the salary range for the Youth Services Specialist position
as followese Range 64K, $1261 to $1533 per month.
International Systems City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the
Inc. re. Federal Grant possibility of contracting with International Systems
Assistance Inc. regarding the preparation of federal_ grants.
The City Council requested that a representative of ISI
make a presentation to the Council concerning its services.
Travel Trailer Park City Attorney Flitner requested that the proposed travel
Ordinance trailer park ordinance be deferred to the November 13th
meeting.
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PERS Class Action City Attorney Flitner informed that consideration of the
Lawsuit class action lawsuit against the Public Employee's Retirement
System and numerous cities had been deferred for 60 days
by the presiding judge.
Council Mobile Home After a brief discussion, Councilmen Carbone and Stewart
Park Committee were designated by the Mayor to serve on the Council's
mobile home park committee.
Trail Separation Councilman Stewart informed that she had received a request
Disposal from a resident regarding the disposal company instituting
a trial separation program.
City Manager Callinan informed that the concept had been
implemented previously by the disposal company and found
unfeasible but that he would discuss it again with company
representatives.
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Councilman Roberts gave a report concerning a recent investi-
Abatement District ration being conducted by the Board of Trustees of the
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District.
City Manager Callinan informed that a letter had been received
from the mosquito abatement district regarding the expiration
of Councilman Roberts term on the board of trustees.
Councilman Roberts indicated that he was interested in
being re-appointed to the position.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council re-appointe
Councilman Roberts as the city's representative on the
Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees
for the term beginning, January 1, 1.979 through December
31, 1981.
Benecia Park Vita City Manager Callinan informed that Councilman Carbone
Course had contacted him concerning installation of a "vita course"
in Benecia Park and that he thought it was -an excellent
idea.
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UIJULA J�IVLJ_k..011 U� k.UULi�.L�man Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
installation of a "vita course" in Benecia Park.
Traffi Signals Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the sequence
of signals at the intersection of Commerce Boulevard/Hunter
Drive and No Name Street/Southwest Boulevard.
City Manager Callinan informed that a part was on order
which would remedy the signal on Commerce and Hunter from
stopping traffic for for no apparent reason.
Councilman Carbone informed that he had observed the signal
at Rohnert Park Expressway/Country Club Drive and found
that the lights changed too quickly. City Manager Callinan
informed that he would follow-up on the matter.
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Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting; was adjourned
at approximately 8:25 p.m.
--"Deputy City Clerk Faus
APPROVED:
Mayor Hopkins