1979/03/12 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 12, 1979
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:12 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 Council-
men and City Manager Cailinan were present.and which was
held to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Call to Order
Maly r Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :12 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, Planning Director''Skanchy,
and Director of Public Safety Dennett
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Beary and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 26
1979 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
City Manager C.allinan, referring to Project No. 1977 -
14 for the new community and recreation center, requested
that progress payment No. 10 in the amount of $30,166.77
for Christensen and Foster be added to the bills for
approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $341,286.'45,
including the bill received from Christensen and Foster
in the amount of $309166.77, were approved. Said total
includes $4,175.00 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission.
Danceathon,
Adrian Willis, 203 East Cotati Avenue, member of the
Youth Advisory Commission, was recognized and asked if
the Council would be willing to sponsor a Youth Advisory
Commissioner'in the Rancho Cotate High School Key Club
"Danceathon" on March 24th. The danceathon he explained
was a fund raising program'for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council went
on record as sponsoring a Youth Advisory Commissioner
in the March 24th "Danceathon" at $2.00 per hour.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
March 8, 19.79 to the City Council for explanation of all the
matter`s on the'Consent Calendar. .
Resolution No. 79-;38
RESOLUTION:OF THE ROHNERT'PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Barbara Lohse)
Resolution No. 79.39
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION
OF STOP SIGNS (On Camino Colegio at Casa Way)
Resolution No. 79 -40
RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF RnHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC.
NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF
AND DETERMINING THE HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 8.08
OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL3CODE
Resolution.No..79 -41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIS' Y COUNGIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
RENAMING THE STREET KNOWN AS SOUTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE TO REDWOO.
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DRIVE
Resolution No. , 79742
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSEN
TO SELF -- INSURE
Resolution No. 79 -43
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COIt.CERNING .REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (U.S. '101 at `Rohnert
Park Expressway and W lfr'd "Avenue)
Resolution No.' 79 -44
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From Rohnerts for Public
Facilities Site)
Final Map -,. File
Approval of ..final, map, File No. 0205 - Coleman Valley
No. 02058 Coleman -
Subdivision No. "2 (151 single family lots) and authorizing
Valley Sub. No. 2
the ,Mayor,to.execute.appropriate subdivision agreement.
Acquisition of
Authorizing acquisition of cash registers for 1) the new
Cash Registers
community and recreation center and 2) city offices.
Upon motion of.Councilmati Carbone, seconded by Counciiriian``
Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions
Nos. 79 -38 through'79-44 was waived and said resolutions
were adopted, the'final magi for Coleman Valley Subdivision
No. 2, and acquisition of two cash registers were approved.
Resolution No..79 -45
RESOLUTION SETTING POSITIONS, TITLES, A14D PAY RANGES WITHIN
THE CITY
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -45 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. 79 -46`.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MILTON F. JOHNSON /CLIFFORD
E. ANDERSON, ARCHITECTS AIA AND ASSOCIATES, FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR LADYBUG PARK POOL
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -46 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Councilman Carbone requested that the record reflect his
concern about the,possibility of using solar heating for
the pool.
Resolution No. 79 -47
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Snyder Lane and Hinebaugh
Creek, Project.No, 1978 --1, Box Culvert)
City Manager Callinan, referring to his March 8th memo to
the City Council, reviewed the bid summary for this project
and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,.and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -47 was waived and,said resolution was adopted.
City Manager Callinan requested that the resolutions determining
unpaid assessments and ,reducing certain assessments be scheduled
for the next Council meeting because of the possibility
that some.of the property owners within the assessment district
would pay off their assessments. The Council so agreed.
Community and
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Recreation Center
City Council concerning the new community and recreation
center's a) interior furnishings, b) building security and
c) building maintenance.
After a brief discussion the City Council expressed its
approval for City Manager Callinan to hire temporary part-
time employees to provide custodial and /or building security
at the new community and recreation center.''
Plaques of
Mayor Hopkins presented Plaques of Appreciation to former
Appreciation
members of the city's ambulance crew and expressed thanks
on behalf of the ent.rP community for the dedicated service
provided by.the following individuals:
Jim Baker Ron Niquette
Jerry Bick Bob O'Donnell
Sil Cincera Jim Park
Barry Gaab Roger Swanke
Pat Lynd Bette Williams
Rich Mathis Lou Yeomans
Don McNair
Councilman - Berry
Councilman Beary. left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves
in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:40 p.m.
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File No..0653 ®,
City Manager Callinan reminded that at the February 13th
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Negative'Declaration
be prepared to supplement the data for Debra. Homes' proposed
and Rezoning
development of 162 acres located east of Snyder Lane at
the northeast corner of the city's city limits. Mr. Callinan
noted that Mr. Del Davis of Del Davis Associates and Mr.
Art Conditotti of Debra Homes were present in the audience.
Planning Director Skanchy commented on the project site
plan which was displayed.
Mr. Del Davis was recognized and briefly reviewed the traffic
study he prepared for the project.
Resolution No. 79 -48
RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL APPROVING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR DEBRA HOMES, INC. IN THE FORM OF AN ADDENDUM'
TO THE SHAPPELL ENVIRONMENTAL- IMPACT REPORT
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -48 was waived'and said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance No. 361
AN ORDINANCE OF THE,CITY,OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ROHNERT
.PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, `TITLE'17, [zoning Map Change, A. P.
No. 143-290-=01, File No. 0662,''2O acres on the east side
of Snyder Lane, east.of and contiguous to Coleman Valley
Subdivision, north of and adjacent to the unincorporated
area of the County, to 11RM- 2000 -PD" (Multiple Family Residenti,
I'Planhed'Unit Development,.10 dwelling units per acre) District
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading
of Ordinance No. 361 was waived and said ordinance was introdu
introduced.:
AYES: (4')`Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary
File No.' 0661-
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
William Backes,
City Council pertaining to precise development plan and
Precise Development
architecutral review for the proposed development of an
Plan and Architectural
10,000 square foot office building by Mr. William Ba6kes''
Review...
to the rear of the City Offices.
City Manager
City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at approximate
Leaves
7:'50 -pm.
Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his planning staff report.
City Manager Callinan "..City
Manager Callinan returned to the Council Chambers at
Returns
approximately' 7:54 p.m.
Mayor.Hopkins.oPened the public hearing on William Backes'
application for precise development plan and architectural
review foreaioffice building (File No. 0661).
There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed
the public hearing.
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Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone. and unanimously approved, Mr. William Backes' applica-
tion for precise development plan and architectural review"
for a 10,000 sq. ft. office building (File No. 0661) was
approved subject to the conditions approved by the Planning
Commission.
Councilman Beary
- Councilman Beary returned to the Council Chambers at approximately
Returns
7:58 p.m
File No. 0261 -
City Manager Callinan informed that Planning Director Skanchy
Sonoma Grove,
had met with some of the tenants of Sonoma Grove to discuss
Parking Problems
'parking problems but because Mr. Tellis, Sonoma Grove's
owner /developer, wasn't present discussion concerning the
grove should be deferred until later in the meeting.
Classification
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Study
City Council concerning the Classification Study prepared
by the State Cooperative Personnel Service and some of the
revised job specifications and relationship charts.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone; seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved,' the Classification Study,
as amended, was accepted and the City Manager was authorized
to work out a program for its implementation.
File No. 0216 -
City Manager Callinan, noting that Mr. Tellis was present,
Sonoma Grove,
pointed out the site plan for a long lineal parking lot
Parking Problems
on the west side of Sonoma Grove. He informed that staff
felt that the proposed parking lot would eliminate the present
Parking problem,.
Mr. Tellis participated in a general discussion concerning
the Grove with the Council.
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Matters
City Council pertaining to various golf course matters.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary; and unanimously approved with Councilman Carbone
abstaining, the exercise of option by Roy and Connie Smith
to extend their lease for the restaurant at the golf course
was approved.
Councilman Carbone wanted the record to show that he hadn't
voted on the matter only because he didn't know enough about
the Smith's lease.
The Council, during its discussion of the golf course matters,
approved staff's recommendation that volunteer police auxiliary
members provide patrol and security service on the city's golf
courses on a compensated basis.
Additional Council
City Manager Callinan and Council members discussed the
Meeting
possibility of holding an additional Council meeting on
March 21st at 3x00 p.m. in order to discuss interior furnishing
bids for the community and recreation center and golf course
matters.
View .Drive+ He,requested> that the City Council reaffirm
the staff's position that the rubble be immediately removed,
or that city forces would arrange for its removal and have
the. -,cost made a lien against the property. Discussion follow(
Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Beary,, that if the rubble was not removed within
one week that it-would be handled,by city forces and costs
would be made a lien against the property. Discussion followe,
during which Councilman Roberts and Beaty withdrew their
.emotion and second respectively.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beaty, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record
as allowing only two weeks more to remove the rubble and
debris from 265 College View Drive and that the matter will
be on the March 26th City Council agenda to consider the
matter further.
School Grounds City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Maintenance Council regarding proposals solicited from Redwood Landscapin
and Crestview Landscaping for the maintenance of school
grounds.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone,;•seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved,._approval for staff to
contract out the maintenance service for the school grounds,
was granted.
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Storer Cable TV .,
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Showtime Rates
0
City Council concerning whether or not the city can regulate
the rates being charged by Storer Cable TV for the "Showtime"
feature., City Attorney Flitner asked that further considerat5
of the matter be deferred until the.March 26th meeting so
that he could research the matter further and review material .
that,$torer's attorney, was to send him.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the City Council. No action was taken
on any com unications•unless specifically noted in these .
minutes.
R.C.H.S. Wrestling
City Manager. Callinan directed the Council's attention.to
Team Championship
the letter from high .school wrestling coach Norman Hansen
Plaques
concerning.acqui.sition of commemorative plaques for the
championship wrestling team. .
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, purchase of commemorative
championship plaques. ~for 'Rancho Cotate High School's 1979
championshprrestling'team was approved.
City Manager's
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
Report
Match 8, 1979 to the. City Council for explanation of all
matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda.
265 College View.
City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Drive
City Council concerning debris and rubble at 265 College
View .Drive+ He,requested> that the City Council reaffirm
the staff's position that the rubble be immediately removed,
or that city forces would arrange for its removal and have
the. -,cost made a lien against the property. Discussion follow(
Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Beary,, that if the rubble was not removed within
one week that it-would be handled,by city forces and costs
would be made a lien against the property. Discussion followe,
during which Councilman Roberts and Beaty withdrew their
.emotion and second respectively.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beaty, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record
as allowing only two weeks more to remove the rubble and
debris from 265 College View Drive and that the matter will
be on the March 26th City Council agenda to consider the
matter further.
School Grounds City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
Maintenance Council regarding proposals solicited from Redwood Landscapin
and Crestview Landscaping for the maintenance of school
grounds.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone,;•seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved,._approval for staff to
contract out the maintenance service for the school grounds,
was granted.
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March 12, 1979
>o. Co. Water City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
agency Study Council concerning the city's financial participation in
a reorganization study being done.for the Sonoma County
Water Agency. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council went
on record.as expressing its willingness to participate in
a reorganization study of the Sonoma County Water Agency
if its financial contribution was proprotionate to its entitlement
of Coyote aqueduct water.
Zesolution No. 79 -49 RESOLUTION WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT CADLE'S MERCY AMBULANCE
SERVICE, INC. APPLY.FOR.A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY AND DETERMINING THAT NO CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY.IS NECESSARY
City Manager. Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved,:reading of Resolution;
No. 79 -49 was approved and said resolution was adopted.
.ouncilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at approximately
,eaves 8:40 p.m.
Luto Allowances City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 8th memo to the
adjustment City Council concerning adjusting,certain monthly auto allowances.
Upon motion -of Councilman:Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the following auto allowance
adjustments were approved:
POSITION.. FROM TO
Supt, of Public Works 135 160
Director of.Public Safety, $120 $145
Director of Parks 6 Rec.. $ 65 $ 75
Recreation Coordinator $ 50 $ 60
Planning Director $ 60 $ 65
Jnited Way Gold City Manager: Callinan informed that the City of Rohnert
sward Park had received the Gold Award from United Way for the
second consecutive year and presented same to the Council.
:otati vs Rohnert City Manager Callinan informed that Cotati city officials
'ark, Volleyball had challenged Rohnert Park to a volleyball match on March
25th at 11:00 a.m. The event would help the Muscular Dystrophy
Marathon fund raising program. After a brief discussion
Councilman Stewart offered to coordinate the event with
Cotati officials.
:lass Action Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner commented briefly concerning the class
Lgainst P.E.R.S. action lawsuit against the Public Employees Retirement System
and, numerous cities, and informed that there was a possibility
of "buying out" of the lawsuit.
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Cultural Arts Commis- City +y Mn I n A gAr CA 1i i nan informed that there was a vacancy
sion Vacancy ontbe Cultural Arts Commission created with the resignation
of Mrs. Marion, McMullan.
Mosquito Abatement
File No. 0216 -
Sonoma Grove
Resolution No. 79-50
Glen Evans re.
Storer Cable TV
Counci I iman,caibone returned to the Council Chambers at approx"
mately 8:45 p.m.
Councilman Roberts commented on mosquito abatement in the
water agency's channels and future charges imposed for
work done by the Marin-Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District.
contact the
City Manager. Callinan advised that he would conta
'Sonoma Count�y.Water Agency re. maintaining the creeks in
town to prevent mosquitoes.
City Manager Callinan, responding to Councilman Stewart,
,informed that the bags over the "no parking" signs on Cristob;
Road would remain as is for the time being until the parking
lot was completed.or the parking situation otherwise resolved
RESOUr1ION ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL FACILITIES
City Manager Callinan explained, the resolution prepared
at the suggestion of Councilman Carbone.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
,Beary,.and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
79-50.was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Mr. Glen Evans, Adele Avenue, was recognized and informed
that when the Home Box Office feature was offered in Santa
Rosa hookup was offered.to the residents free of charge.
He expressed his objec,tion'at having to pay the high rate
of $29.95 for . the."Shwtime"-feature offered by Storer Cable
TV. Mr. Evans explained I tha . t he had written the F.C.C.
to complain about Storer's service and rates, but they had
responded that the city regulated the franchised operation.
.,Mr. Evans suggested that if the Council lowered Storer's
rates, that-it be retroactive . to the date when the last
rate increase was approved. 1h.addition the retroactive
rate should be made available to all those who are presently
hooked up to cable.
M
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City Manager Callinan iaxplained*that t*1 lie City Attorney was
looking into the legal aspect of.-on-rolling rates for the
Home Box Office or "Showtimell feature on cable television.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at approximately 9:05 p.m. to March 21st at
,3:00. p.m.
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