1979/02/26 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 26, 1979
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.
'all to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order
at approximately 7;20 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance,
,oll Call Present- (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Roberts, Stewart and
Hopkins
Absent.- (0) None
Mr° Dennis Pelley, 45 Varda, was recognized and inquired how
many cats were considered excessive. City Attorney Flitner
and City Manager Callinan informed that the law allowed 3
animals per household.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting-,-.. City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, and Planning Director Skanchy.
pproval of Minutes
Councilman Stewart.noted that on page 7, Mr.s Barbara Van
Valkenburg's name had been misspelled. Councilman Carbone
noted that on page 3 under Amphitheatre in Benecia Park, that
he had been the dissenting vote and not Councilman Roberts.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved., the minutes of February 13, 1979 were
approved as corrected.
pproval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $616,564,12 were approved.
on- Agendaed Items
Councilman Roberts requested that time be alloted under Matters
from Councilmen to discuss automobile insurance,
nscheduled Public
Mr. Donald L. Branscom, 19 Alexis, was recognized and asked if
ppearances
this was the time to speak on the parking ordinance for Sonoma
Grove Mobile Home Park.. Mayor Hopkins advised him that the
matter would be taken up later on the agenda.
Mr. William Simpson, 31 Alexis, was recognized and inquired if
there were any leash law for cats. City Attorney Flitner
informed that there is no leash law for cats, only laws for
excessive number of cats.
Mr° Dennis Pelley, 45 Varda, was recognized and inquired how
many cats were considered excessive. City Attorney Flitner
and City Manager Callinan informed that the law allowed 3
animals per household.
Page 2 February 26, 1979
C O N S F N T C A L. E N D A R,
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
February 22; 1979 to the City Council for explanation of all
the matters on the ConsentCalendar.
Resolution Noe 79-29
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF,Tf-iE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WT11 INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS
INC. FOR FEDERAL; GRANT ASSISTANCE
Resolution No. 79 @30
RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF 71-T CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AT, PROVING ACTtls'�r ,17 FOR A�"'lB'U`�.AtVt -E SERVICE E t uJi tl i the %r y y of
Cotati and Cadle's Mercy Ambulance Service)
Resolution No. 79 -31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ASSOCIATE THE FIRM OF BURKE,
TATILLIAMS AND SORENSEN AS ASSOCIATE COUNSEL IN THE MATTER OF
DAi. TRiCH VS o BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF T[T- PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIRDTENT SYSTEM, ET AL
Final Map, File Noe
Approval of Final Map, File No. 0606 Sonoma Villa Townhouse,
0606, Sonoma Villa
south of Av:ram Avenue and east of Commerce Boulevard, for
Townhouse
conversion to 5LE unit condominiums
Swimming Pool Rates
Approval of swimning pool rates for 1979, as outlined in the
"Summary'if Swimming'Pools Financial OPerations, Calendar Year
1978", a copy of which is attached to the original set of these
minutes.
At the request of Councilman Stewart, the Sonoma Villa Townhouse
final map was removed from the Consent Calendar and voted or,
separately. '
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nose
79 -29 through 79-31 'was waived'and said resolutions were
adopted, and the swimming pool rates were approved.
Upon motion of Councilman. Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and approved by the following voice vote, the final map for file
no. 0606 was approved.
AYES.- (3) Councilmen Beary, Carbone and Hopkins
NOES.- (2) Councilmen Roberts, who wished to note for the
record that he had second thoughts after, prior
approval, and Stewart
a6 eo ee a °S °u °6 as se° ae r< ae � °ce ee e'. a "9e' ae ee 9e° ae ae of 9 °° a es a °' 9 °6 3e ae ae
Ordinance No. 360
AN ORDINANCE OF TFI CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, SECTIONS 2036,020, 2o36�040, AND
2.36.050 (Youth .Advisory Commission)
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading
of Ordinance No. 360 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Page 3 February 26, 1979
^oject No. 1956 -1, City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
nended Assessment February 229 1979 to the City Council for explanation of the
amended assessment and pointed out the diagram on display at
the meeting.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to consider Project
No. 1956-1, Amended Assessment No. 6.9.4.1.1 ®1.11.2 ®1
There being no one desiring to be heard and no written com-
munications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing.
solution No. 79 - -32 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT PROJECT -NO. 1956 --1
ASSESSMENT NO. 6.9.4.1.1- 1.1 -1.2 -1
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
79 - -32 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
^oject No. 1973-1, City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
zyder Lane and February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of this
inebaugh Creek project and informed that a signed statement has been received
from the property owners indicating they would cover any short- -
age of funds on the assessment district.
solution No. 79-33 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (Snyder
Lane- Hinebaugh Creek Assessment Dist., Project No. 1978 --1)
?solution No. 79 ®34 RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Snyder Lane and Hinebaugh Creek,
Project No. 19781)
esolution No. 79 ®35. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Snyder Lane and
Hinebaugh Creek, Project No. 1978-19 Assessment Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 6)
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos.
79-33 through 79-35 was waived and said resolutions were adopted.
ineho Cotate Champ Mr. Dick Laguens, Rancho Cotate High School Football Coach, was
)nship Team. Plaque recognized and presented the City Council with a copy of the 1978
championship football team picture plaque.
irking Regulations Mr. Dave Fuller, 5 Varda was recognized and inquired about the
t Sonoma Grove `ono all night parking" regulations on Cristobal Drive, what is
)bile Home Park considered all night; the reason for this restriction, and the
'id on Cristobal Dr. lack of adequate parking; in Sonoma Grove. Discussion followed
between Mr. Fuller, members of Council, and City Manager Callinan.
Ms. Virginia Merrill, 37 Anne, was recognized and suggested
that parking permits be issued to residents of Sonoma Grove.
Mr. Dennis Pelley, 45 Varda, was recognized and informed that
there has been promise of a parking lot for at least 2 years,
and that there is a problem with theft and flooding in the
back lot that is now being used for parking.
Councilman Beary
Leaves
File No. 0646.,
McKellar and Assoc.,
Redwood Park Estates
Condominium Project
Page 4 February 26, 1979
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�.0 Ul 1L:11 U.1L'CC� I.CU 1. 1x1111.11 tg D�..L 4.�. 4vi.
concerned residents of Sonoma Grove and Mr. Alexis Tellis,
the owner of the mobile home park to work on solutions for
this problem and to report back to the City Councils
Councilman Beary left 'the council chambers at this point in
the meeting., the time being approximately 8 °15 p.m.
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of this
matter. Planning; Director'Skanchy directed Council's attention
to the layout and elevations for Redwood Park Estates that were
on display at the meetinig and reported on the 246 unit condominiu
project to be'developed'on a 21+ acre parcel located east of
Snyder Lane and north of Rohner; Park Expressway and informed
that staff had recommended an additional 17 .guest parking, spaces
over that required by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on File Noe 0646,
McKellar and Associates for a 246 unit condominium project.
John Picchi, project architect, was recognized and noted
that the design of the project was based on units amassed
around an open space with complimentary architecture to the
neighboring medical center.
There being no one else desiring-to be heard, Mayor Hopkins
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Stewart made a :notion to approve the precise devel-
opment plan with the additional 17 guest parking spaces, making
a total of 62 guest parking spaces. The motion died for ,lack of
a second,
Councilman Carbone made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
to approve the precise development plan and architectural review
for Redwood Park Estates, File No. 0646, McKellar and Associates,
subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission .
but with the addition of 10 guest parking spaces, making a total
of 55 _guest parking spaces,'which passed by the following roll
call vote-
AY
ES> (3) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts and Hopkins
NOES- (1) Councilman Stewart
ABSENT. (1) Councilman Beary
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned to the council chambers at this
Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 °35 p.m.
File No. 0643, City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated
Renaming South February 22, 1979 to the City Council concerning this matter.
Santa Rosa Avenue
Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, South Santa Rosa Avenue
was renamed to Redwood Drive.
Page 5 February 26, 1979
Five Year Transpor- Mr. Hal Wood, Sonoma County Director. of Public Works, was
tation Plan for -.. recognized and introduced Ms. Jean Schultz, Chairman of the
Sonoma County Steering Committee for Transportation of the Elderly and
Handicapped. Ms. Schultz solicited any questions or comments
on the plan. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Beary, to install a stop sign at Camino Colegio and Casa Way.
Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins commented that he would
like to see a staff report on this before deciding at the next
Council meeting. Councilman Beary withdrew his second and
Councilman Roberts his motion.
�ity Manager's City ManaF
er Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
deport February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of all
matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda.
'ATV Showtime. Rates City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of this
matter and solicited direction from Council. Discussion
and approved by the following voice vote, the Five Year Trans -
portation Plan for Sonoma County was accepted°
AYES. (4) Councilmen Beary, Roberts, Stewart and
Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Carbone
Classification Study
City Manager Callinan informed that the revisions to this
study have not yet been received.
Golf Course
City Manager.Callinan infonTrad that he will be meeting soon
with Golf Professional Bill Ross regarding negotiations for a
new agreement and then with Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding the
lease agreement for the 19th Hole Restaurant, as both of these
parties are operating on a month to month basis.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any
communications'unless specifically noted in these minutes.
Cultural Arts
City Manager Callinan noted that Council has received a copy of
Commissioner
the let-ter of resignation from Cultural Arts Commissioner and
-
Resignation
member of the Board of Directors, Marion McMullan.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the letter of resignation
of Marion McMullan was accepted and.staff was directed to
prepare a letter of appreciation for the Mayor's signature.
Stop Sign on
City Manager Callinan informed that a letter from Mr. and Mss.
Camino Colegio
Bernard Lewis, 7200 Camino Colegio, had been received trans-
and Casa 1,,7ay
mitting a petition signed by 14 residents requesting installa-
tion of stop signs on Camino Colegio at Casa !play.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Beary, to install a stop sign at Camino Colegio and Casa Way.
Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins commented that he would
like to see a staff report on this before deciding at the next
Council meeting. Councilman Beary withdrew his second and
Councilman Roberts his motion.
�ity Manager's City ManaF
er Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
deport February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of all
matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda.
'ATV Showtime. Rates City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
February 22, 1979 to the City Council for explanation of this
matter and solicited direction from Council. Discussion
Page 6 February 26, 1979
ntirrnr rl coov��inra and h�i1P C?1 iyvS
followed regar _u i ., Un V ra to 7
authority to regulate them. City Attorney Flitner informed
that he felt that the City could regulate the rates to be
charged for the iPShowtimel. features The Council indicated it
wanted to regulate the rates. City Manager Callinan advised
that staff would then pursue the matter with Storer Cable TV,
Cad.le`s Mercy
City Manager Callihan informed that Cadle's has commenced
Ambulance Service
ambulance service to the community under the agreement with
the city and that the estimate for paramedic equipment necessai
to begin paramedic service on July 1, 1979 is approximately
$12,000. He also advised that some e ui` nest could b° ; , '^chasF
l-
the equipment shout
now to save money and that the remainder of
be ordered soon in order to receive it in time, i.e., if
paramedic service is to commence on July lst.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Robert
and unanimously approved, authorization was given to order the
needed paramedic equipment but with payment for same to take
place on July 2, 1979.
Contract for Land --
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated
scape Maintenance
February 22, 1979 to the City Council and the Comparison of
Service, a copy of which
Proposals for Landscape Maintenance
for review
is attached to the original set of these minutes,
of this matter. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beam
and unanimously a?�proved, the City Manager was authorized to
arrange a contract for the landscape maintenance of various
city facilities with k'lorencio La.za_ at $1,100 per month.
Contract for Land-
City Manager Callinan informed that proposals for contracting
scape Maintenance
the landscape maintenance of school grounds will be on the
of Schools
agenda for the next Council meeting.
Rohnert Park Farms
City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Mr. Grossi,
$75 to the city for.the Counci
Contribution
Rohnert Park Farms, contributed
to appropriate.
Refinance of
City Manager Calli.nan. referred. the Council to the inter-office
Savin Copier
memorandum concerning refinancing the lease purchase agreement
for the Savin 770 copy machine at Public Safety Building No. 1
Resolution Noe 79-36
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFINANCE3G OF CGP�' P�AC�7Ir;E BY ^ NEt,I
LASE PUR.,7iASE ARRANGU'-1171 (Dept. of Public Safety Photocopy
Machine)
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Mayor Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 79-36 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
New Police Vehicles
City Manager Callinan informed the Council that two bids were
four new pursuit
received on the proposal to purchase police
units that are budgeted in fiscal year 1978 -79. He also
Page 7 February 26; 1979
informed that since the trade -in value is so low on the three
used vehicles that staff recommends auctioning them off or
retaining them for other city uses. He also advised that he
had no recommendation as yet on which company to purchase the
vehicles from because he had not yet discussed the bids with
Director of Public Safety Dennett.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, authorization was given to
the City Manager to purchase four new police pursuit vehicles
from whichever bidder he deemed most appropriate for the city.
Project No. 1976-7, City Attorney Flitner informed that on February 199 1979 an
Eagle Park Extra arbitrator decided against the city concerning the $4,000
Grading additional payment requested for the extra grading done on
Eagle Park by the contractor.
Public Safety City Attorney Flitner informed that while the District Attorney's
Personnel Files office advises resistance to subpoena for police officer's
personnel files, a recent court decision has ruled that these
files can be subpoenaed on affidavit from the complainant
charging insifhtment of violent action by the officer.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary; seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, City Attorney Flitner was
directed to strongly oppose subpoenas of police officer's
personnel files.
Paratransit Coordan -- Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary,
ating, Council and unanimously approved, Councilman Carbone was appointed to
the Paratransit Coordinating Council.
SB 234 Mayor Hopkins expressed his support for SB 2349 which is a
'bail out' bill for the schools.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone,
and unanimously approved, staff was directed to send out a
letter of endorsement over the Mayor's signature for SB 234.
Automobile Insurance Councilman Roberts reported that certain counties in southern
California were attempting to persuade the State Department of
Insurance to unify insurance rates for automobiles throughout
the state, which would raise the insurance rates in Sonoma
County by over 20%. Councilman Roberts then read a resolution
urging the Department of Insurance to maintain the present
system of allocating; lost costs. Discussion followed.
Resolution No. 79-37 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
URGING DEPART4ENT OF INSURANCE TO MAINTAIN SYSTEM OF ALLOCATING
LOST COSTS ON THE BASIS OF GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone., and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 79-37 was
adopted and direction was given for copies to be sent to
Assemblyman Filante and Senator Keene.
Page 8 February 269 1979
PE—RS Class Action Councilman BeaL'y inquired what effect tlic PF,RS class action
Lawsuit lawsuit would have on the city in costs, indicating that it
might be more expensive to hire counsel then to lose the case.
Discussion followed between City Manager Callinan9 City
Attorney Flitner, and Councilman Beary with direction given
to staff to do a cost comparison on this matter for Council's
review.
Sonoma Grove Parking Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stewart,.
Regulations to abate enforcement of the Y9no all night parking ". on Cristobal
Drive until staff reports back with recommendations on this
situation. Discussion followed. The motion was approved by
unanimous voice vote.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9.30 p.m.
Deputy City Jerk Boorse
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SUMMARY OF
SVTI11MDTG POOLS FINANCIAL OPEPATIO2"TS
1978 Calendar
Year
Increase
Alicia
Benecia
1978
(Decrease)
Pool
Pool
Total
Total
Over 1977
Income
/-\jd,-Pittances $3,553.93
$51,619.73
*9,173.66
$99932.15
$ (758J19)
Pool Rentals 194.50
4,204.00
4,398.50
4,998.00
(599.50)
Memberships
3,472.50
3,194.00
278.50
aim Lessons 2.170.50
3�647.50
5�818.00
45 712.55
19105.45
Concessions ",)rofit 1021.06
1 163.62
--2,lP4.68
12999.53
i85.15
Total Income
*25,047.34
$24,836.23
$ 211.11
menses
Payroll $73,423.29
$13,961.06
$21,804.35
$16,194.34
$5$190.01
Utilities & Supplies2,957.66
129813.57
15,771.23
16,316.90
(548.75)
Pool Lease Payments -9-
72660.52
796,90.52
79009.37
651.2.5
Total Expenses
$44*
9 6 39,520.69
$5,29.5 .Ll
1,OSS OAT POOLS
(14,C,84-46)
(51r-,*f,",.!.2"'
,N9.d !•aclk: 'Pool Lease Payments
-- 7.;6,0.52
7,009.37
0-PTYATING DEFICIT
$(12,108.14)
-1
$(7,675.09)
*(4 433.15)
1
ST-T7'•1 4p 'S
T(, POOL RPTr-,.,-
COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATION
1978
Recommended 1979
fore
After
Be•o-re
After
5/31
5/31
5/31
Memberships -
Family Season
*40.00
$49.00
$40.00
*45.90
Single Season
Individual - Adult (18 or over) $17.50
*22.00
$29.00
$25jjr,
Individual - Youth (Under 18
yrs) $10.00
*15.00
$15.00
Wj.00
Sr. Citizen Resident (GO or
over) $ 5.00
$ 5.00
$10.00
$10.00
Sr. Citizen Non -Res dent (60
or over) 8.00
t 8:00
StoTim, Card
* 2.50
2.50
Family Night (Friday) 11inite.1L
to 5
$ 1.50
$ 1.50
.eneral Admission-
r
5 and under - non-swiTrrers
Free
5 m-id under, - mdmmers
r. .25
.35
6 tlta-,oi4gh 17
5 0 �
l,' and over
$
$ ,7",1 7 5
(t,wrtng Lessons - Childrens Program:
Residents
5.00
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