1979/06/11 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 11, 1979
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in adjourned regular session commencing at approximately
6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the adjourned regular
session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and
Roberts
Absent: ( 0 ) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan
Others present for all or part of the meeting:
Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation Directors:
Jack Behl
Clara Brown (Chairman of Cultural Arts Commission also)
Phil Hyslop
Pete McCormick
Ann Rasmussen (Cultural Arts Commission also)
Shirley Russell (Cultural Arts Commission also)
Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue, Rohnert Park
Mike McCoy, Press Democrat
Jud Snyder, Rohnert Park - Cotati Clarion
Steve Truter, Rohnert Park - Cotati Times
Mayor Roberts announced that the meeting was suggested to
try and clear up what might be some misunderstandings in
the Cultural Arts group as to its purpose and relations with
the City Council and to discuss other matters of mutual
interest. A wide ranging discussion followed between Council
members, Cultural Arts group and staff.
During the above discussion, Mrs. Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue,
pointed out some repairs and minor alterations that should be
made to the Burton Avenue Recreation Center.
Councilman Beary made a motion, which was seconded by Council-
man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to provide a portable
classroom at Emily Avenue Annex or Marguerite Hahn School
for storage and /or temporary office purposes for the cultural
arts group, assuming a portable is available.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk F'aus
Mayor Roberts
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 11, 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 Roberts
presiding.
.1 to Order
Mayor Roberts called.the meeting.of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:25 p.m: and led the pledge of alle-
giance.
.1 Call
Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and
Roberts
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy.
�roval of Minutes
City Manager Callinan noted that the "Roll Call" section of
the minutes should include Mayor Roberts name in place of
Councilman Hopkins' name' which was listed twice.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 29, 1979
were approved as corrected.
iroval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $898,439.50 were approved.
,ton Avenue
Mrs. Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue, was recognized, and
,reation Center
commented on the condition of the 'Burton Avenue Recreation
Center. Mrs. Ferra suggested that the center's drapes be
replaced, a exhaust fan be installed in the stage area and
that the ground be leveled, shade trees and a barbecue installed
in the patio area.
Mayor Roberts explained that when the new Community Center
was under full operation, the Burton Avenue Recreation Center
would be closed for a period of time in order to make
rennovations and repairs.
Mrs. 'Ferra inquired if'the seniors could use the new Community
Center during the`time the Burton Avenue Recreation Center
was closed. Mayor Roberts responded in the affirmative.
ling Non- �Agendaed
City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted under
;ms to Agenda
the "Planning and Zoning Matters "section of the meeting's
agenda to consider the final map for Adobe Creek Townhouses Sub.
and Parcel Map No. 63.
solution No. 79 -111
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING MODIFICATION OF CITY - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT
RE. PROMOTION FUNDS
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Page 2 June 11, 1979
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -111 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 79 -112
RESOLUTION RE- AFFIRMING INTEREST IN CITIES - SCHOOL DISTRICT
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously,approved, reading of Resolution
No. 79 -112 was waived and said resolution was adopted,
Ordinance No. 365
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER
15.16 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Building and
Construction, Electrical Code)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone; and „nanime —sly approved by a roll call vote, reading
of Ordinance No. 365 was waived and said ordinance was
introduced.
Youth Advisory Commis-
Michael'Crothers, 8527 Loreto Avenue, Chairman of the Youth
sion re. Jr. Statesmen
Advisory Commission, was recognized and introduced Commissioner
Conference
Frank Morris, 305 Jasmine Circle, who would be attending
the Junior Statesmen Conference in San Francisco. Mr. Crother,
highlighted planned conference activities and solicited
Council reaction and /or comments.
The Council endorsed having a Youth Advisory Commission
member attend the Junior Statesmen Conference in San Francisco
File No. 0679 -
City Manager Callinan reviewed his June 7, 1979 memo to
Ray McKenzie, Precise,,
the City.Council pertaining to Ray McKenzie's application
Development Plan 6
for precise development,plan and architectural review for
Architectural Review
a 6,,000 square foot professional building to be located
east of Country Club Drive, north of Eleanor Avenue. He
informed that copies of the planning staff report had been
provided to Council members and that the Planning Commission
had recommended the project's approval,.subject to conditions.
Planning Director Skanchy described the project referring to
the site n l nn and - rpnapri ng nn (display,
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing to consider precise
development plan and architectural review for a professional
building to be developed by Mr. Ray McKenzie.
There being no one desiring to be heard and no written,,...
cOlriraunications received, Mayor AODerts closed tine neaps rig.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Carbone, to approve Ray McKenzie's application
for precise development plan and architectural review for
a professional building (File No. 0679) subject to the condi-
tions approved by the Planning Commission.
Page 3 June 11, 1979
Councilman Beary informed that he had done sub - contracting
work for Ray;McKenzie in.the past and there was a possibility
that he`would be .a bidder on this project. Mr. Beary asked
City Attorney Flitner what his ,opinion would be with reference
to his voting on the project under consideration by the
Council'.
City Attorney Flitner informed that the Fair Political Practices
Commission had disqualified a member of the Marin dater
District Board of Directors from voting on a particular
matter because he had been a bidder.in the past and, therefore,
a potential for a conflict of interest existed. He informed
that if an individual had done work and /or may do work in
the future for a particular contractor, then he should refrain
from voting on, the project under.consideration.
Councilman Beary informed that he was going to vote on the
McKenzie project and asked that the record show that he
had requested City Attorney Flitner to write the Fair Political
Practices Commission"and determine whether or not 1) his
vote was legal and 2) if by being restricted from voting
on various projects he was being denied the constitution's
guarantee of equal protection.
City Attorney Flitner recommended that Councilman Beary
abstain from voting, until he had researched the matter further.
Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner informed
that the constitutionality of the Political Reform Act of
1974 had been upheld at the superior court level and that
voting on a project, if there was potential for a conflict
of interest, could result in a fine among other criminal
action.
Councilman Beary indicated he would abide by the City Attorney's
advice, although he felt that he was`disinfranchised from
representing those who'el.ected him to represent them because
of his profession. Discussion followed between Council
members, City Attorney Flitner and City Manager Callinan.
Councilman Hopkins' motion to approve the application of
Ray McKenzie for precise development plan and architectural
review for a professional building, subject to the conditions
approved by the Planning Commission, was approved by the
following voice vote:
AYES: (4)_ Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart & Roberts
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
'ile,No, 0501 City Manager Callinan reviewed a memo prepared by Administrative
[oward Boggs, Car Assistant Jones, dated June 7, 1979, concerning the use
lash of recycled water in Mr. Howard Boggs' car wash to be located
on Transport Avenue (State Farm Drive). City 'Manager Callinan
explained that to require the use of recycled water wasn't
feasible and that in the event the city were to have a water
shortage, an emergency water rationing plan would automatically
have jurisdiction over use of water by the car wash operation.
Page 4 June 11., 1979
Mr. Howard Boggs,.developer, was recognized and commented
on the Council's review of the Planning Commission conditions
of approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, unanimously approved, the Council ratified the
Planning Commission's approval of Mr. Boggs' car wash operati(
Parking Lot on
City Manager Callinan reviewed his June 7, 1979 memo to
Enterprise Drive
the City Council regarding the possibility of constructing
a parking lot on Enterprise Drive.' Planning Director Skanchy
described the site plan on display.
After discussion, the Council directed staff to contact
Self- Service Furniture to determine whether or not that firm
would be interested in consenting to making a portion of
the unused parking spaces available to some of the business
firms on Commerce Boulevard and Enterprise Drive who presentl:
have a lack of parking facilities.
Water,Storage
City Manager Callinan reviewed his June 7, 1979 memo to
Tank Site
the City Council and solicited its reaction to the idea
of locating a water storage tank on the property immediately
east of the Emily School site or Eagle Park on the east
side of the creek. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
proceed with the location of a water storage tank in the
vicinity of Eagle.Park /Emily School.
Parcel Map 63
City Manager Callinan explained Parcel Map No. 63, which
was on display, representing a land split in the area north
OF the proposed extension of Golf Course Drive, east of
Country Club Drive.
Urn motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Beary
abstaining, Parcel Map No. 63 was approved subject to conditi
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Final Map: Adobe
City.Manager Callinan described the final map for Adobe
Creek Townhouses
Creek Townhouses Subdivision.
Subdivbion
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hcpkins, and unanimously 'approved with Councilman Beary
abstaining, the final map for the Adobe Creek Townhouses
Suidivision (91 condominium units) was approved and the
Magor was authorized to execute an appropriate subdivision
agreement prior to the map being released.
Councilman Stewart
CouMi,lman Stewart left the Council Chambers at approximately
Leaves
8:20 p.m.
Community Center and
City tanager Callinan informed that each Council member
Recreation Facilities
had been provided with a copy of proposed fees for recreatioi
Fees
facilities, a copy of which is attached to the original
set of ~hese minutes, and solicited Council re-- action to
same.
Page 5 June 11, 1979
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the facilities use-fees,
per the attached list, were approved for immediate implemen-
tation.
Discussion followed concerning the Parks and Recreation
Commission's recommendation that no smoking be allowed in
the new community center. The Council disagreed and endorsed
the idea that either smoking or no- smoking should be left
up to the, dscretion -of the various organizations or individuals
using the center and directed staff to provide an ample
number of cigarette urns in the center.
>mmunications 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.
Ay Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council
meeting memo dated June 7, 1979 to the City Council for
explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report
section,of the agenda.
arbage and Street City Manager Callinan explained that Rohnert Park Disposal
weeping Company had submitted a proposal for street sweeping as
well as a garbage service rate adjustment. He introduced
Mr. Bob Bechetti from Rohnert Park Disposal Co. and Mr.
Richard Maxwell, Attorney, who were in the audience.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Roberts indicated that he
and Councilman Beary would comprise .a Council committee
to look into the garbage rate adjustment request and the
street sweeping proposal.
ederal Revenue City Manager Callinan informed that there had been no response
haring Funds or public input at his scheduled public hearing concerning
Federal'Genexal Revenue Sharing funds to be received for
the coming fiscal year.
'rofile Structures City Attorney Flitner commented on the city's liability
.awsuit exposure under the lawsuit by Profile Sturctures, Inc.
for alleged non - payment on Emily School. He informed that
he would be working with G & V Contractors concerning the
matter.
,outhern Pacific City Attorney Flitner informed that he had contacted the
Cransportation Co. League of California Cities to determine if there would
'awsuit be some sort of common defense in the class action lawsuit
filed by Southern Pacific Transportation Co. for refund
of property taxes.
Permite Inspection City Attorney Flitner explained that he had researched the
matter of whether or not pest control could be a franchised
operation and,according to the Business and Professions
Code, he would say the answer was 11nolt. Pest control /inspection
firms are classified as contractors and, therefore, regulated
by the State and complaints should be filed with the Consumer
Affairs division.
Page 6 June 11, 1979
Mayors' and Council-
Mayor Roberts reminded that the Mayors' and Councilmen's
men's Assn. Meeting
Association of Sonoma County would be meeting at the Green
Mli:_. Restaurant on Thursday, June 14, 1979. Discussion
followed,
Resolution No. 79-113
RESOLUTION COMMENDING DONALD B. HEAD
Mayor Roberts read the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
I9pkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution,
No. 79 -«11.3 was w4ived and said resolution was adopted
Resolution No. 79 -114
RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS TO WELCH MITCHELL, "LION OF
THE YEAR"
Mayor Roberts read the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No: 79114 was wailyed and said resolution was adopted:
Joint Board of Super-
Mayor Roberts informed that he and.City Manager Callinan
visors /City Council
had met with Supervisor.Rudee and County Administrator Whorton
Meeting
concerning the Council's request for a joint Board of Supervis
City.Council meeting. Supervisor Rudee would be discussing
the matter at the next board meeting.
Telephone Service
Mayor Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the telephone
company's program of changing phone numbers in the area
north of Copeland Creek.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 8:55 p.m.
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