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1979/11/13 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Noveriber 13, 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. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen except Councilman Carbone were present, and City Manager Cal l i nan, and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:29 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Late: (1) Councilman Carbone (whose time of arrival is specifically notes in these minutes) Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Resolution No. 79 -203 Resolution No. 79 -204 Staff present for all of part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy and City Attorney Flitner. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 22, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,606,261.67 were ' approved. CONSENT GALE €d DAR City t1anager Cal l i nan referred the Council to Council memo dated November S, 1979 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION RESCINDING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY !'v0. 5 (Maternity Benefit-Natural Birth) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPECIAL DUTY RATE OF COMPENSATION FOP, VOLUNTEER POLICE AUXILIARY AND VOLUNTEER POLICE SERVICE AIDES AS WELL AS RATE OF BILLING FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICE Resolution No. 79 -205 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project Pao. 1156 -1, Assessment [lo. 6.9.4.1.1- 1.1- 1.2 -1.2) Ordinance No. 367 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING AN KNENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM File No. 0562 - Approval of final map, File No. 0562, Hanley Hathwig, Bri dgi t Hanley Hathwig Drive Subdivision (24 condominium units) and authorizing the Bridgit Dr. Subd. Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement prior to tte map being released. Page 2 ilovember 13, 1979 Fole No. 0627 - Approval of final map, File No. 0627, Doyle "Harris, Camino ,Doyle Harris Col egi o Estates (56 condominium units) and authorizing the Camino Colegi o Es ts. Mayor to execute. appropri ate' �ubdi vi si on agreement pri or to tine niap being released. File Igo. 0652 -A Approval of fi na1 Mari,`, F l e cf. +, _ t�65 ®, , A. C ®ndi otti , to�,nert A. Condi otti Foothills Subdivision . No. 2 (113 single family lots) and Rohnert Foothills authorizing the, E Mayor to 'execute appropriate subdivision Subdivision agreement prior to the reap being released. Law Enforcement Expressing preference to participate in the receipt and local Adni n i s teat i on administration of Law Enforcement Administration Assistance Assistance Funds funds by remaining with the County and the cities in the County in a regional structure similar to the present structure with the North gay Region Criminal Justice Planning Board. Youth Advisory CoOm. ' ` Consenting to Youth `Aovi spry' Commission being inactive for awhile. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved with Councilman Beary abstaining from voting on the final maps, reading of Resolutions ;aces . 73 -203 through 79 -205 was waived and said resolutions were adopted, reading. `of Ordi naftce No' .` 367 was waived and said 'ordinance adopted, the final map approvals and the listed mi sc l l aneous 'approvals on the 'Consent Calenaar were approved. Della Court Bike Path CiIty Manager Call i nan referred Council to his memo dated November 8, 1979 concerning a letter-petition received from residents in the Della Court area requesting installation of a bike path in that court. City Manager Ca i i Tian recom- mended against installation pointing, out that the court is a. very quiet street and with proper operation of bicycles by the, youngsters and close parental supervision any problems could be resolved. p. Mrs. Janet Gleason, 6093 Della Court representing residents of Della Court was recogni zed,' distributed copies of a proposed hiksa nAth M earh r.nunril ,mpmhpr ('a rnnv of i..Aich is attached Noriginal to the set of these minutes) , indicated she has lived on Della Court since its' Construction. and pointed out the constant problems with speeding cars through the court making it hazardous for children. Ears. Gleason felt the children were drawn to the court area to play and that it was very difficult to watch children from the angle of the houses on the court. rIrs . Gleason pointed out also that it was difficult to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk due to its design. She felt that white.stripping on the street would provide the Children with boundaries in which to ride their bicycle's and keep 1 em out of the center 'of the street. Council members i nqui red 'i f onstreet Marking and the location of the driveways might cause problems to a bike path. . -Irs. Gleason responded that there are very few cars that nark on the street and felt the 'driveways would not effect a bike pate , External Auditors Report 1980 Building Pe rmi t Allocations Page 3 November 139 1079 Discussion followed. Councilman Beary made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to install a bike path on Della Court as depicted in Mrs. Gleason's proposed drawing, subject to approval of the Engineering and Public Safety Departments, and with the condition that the residents on Della Court provide one half of the funds necessary for said project. Said motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen 8eary and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Roberts ABSENT: (1) Councilman Carbone The Council advised Ors. Gleason that the natter would be placed on the next Council agenda. City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated November b, 1979 concerning the external auditor's financial reports for the City, the Rohnert Park Civic Commission, and Federal Revenue Sharing for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979. City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated November 8, 1979 concerning the 1980 Growth Management Program, Building Permit Allocations, indicated that copies of the allocations as prepared by staff have been given to each Council member and solicited comments and /or suggestions. A copy of the proposed 1980 Allocations report is attached to the original set of these minutes. Mayor Roberts expressed his feelings on voting on items that were brought to his attention just before a meeting. Discussion followed between Council members and staff. City Manager Callinan reported on staff's meeting with the builders regarding staff's recommendations. Council inquired the status on the Shappel l housing project. Planning Director Skanchy informed that Shappel l is apparently joint - venturing with Gol dri ch , Kent P. Associates in order to get the project underway , and that he will be meeting with representatives from Shappell and Goldrich, Kent Q Associates at a later date for more information. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by Mayor Roberts, to approve the 1980 Building Permit allocations as outlined by staff. Said motion failed to get a majority vote by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts JgOES : (2) Councilmen Deary and Stewart MSENT: (1) Councilman Carbone Page 4 November 13, 1979 California League City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated Baseball Team November 8, 1979 concerning possibly locating a California League Baseball Team in Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan indicated that he had met with the teams owner, City staff, Council Committee, representatives of the school district, and boys baseball programs regarding possible use of the Jr. High school field for one year and later providing a permanent facility for the team. , Discussion followed'between staff and,'Council members concerning facilities, requiring visiting teams i to use local motel facili- ties, portable locker rooms, lighting, bleachers, fencing, cost expenditures, tax revenues, etc. City 'manager Callinan pointed out that he felt a new and p6rmanent.facility.could be provid6d by 1981. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbon6 arrived at this point in the meeting the Arrives time being approximately 8:03 p.m. City Manager Callinan indicated that due to the City's already overburdened facilities-additional sports facilities were greatly needed. Discu§si'on 'followed. Resolution No. 79-205'. RESOLUTION,OF'THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING. AN INVITATION TO THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM City 4lanager Callinan read and explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman :6eary and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 79-206 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES': (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (l) Councilman Stewart Landscape Architect City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated November 8, 1970 c+nff Solirifinq rnnfrnrt nrnnncn1c lfor­S-u-nrise Pa'rWimprovements, Hahn School site and "H" Park master plan, Golf Course Drive, Copeland Creek physical fitness course. He indicated that due to the late arrival of one of the proposals that the matter would be deferred to the next Council meeting. Thee Council concurred.' 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. City Manager's 4 Report City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated November 8, 1979 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda, Community Center City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated November Phase TI 8, 1979 to the Council concerning directing staff to proceed simultaneously with the development of programs for both the community athletic facility (gymnasium) and the performing arts theatre. Page 5 1 November 13, 1979 Discussion followed between staff and Council members. Councilman Beary made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Stewart to make the performing arts theatre first priority for phase II of the Community Center. Councilman Hopkins made an amendment to said motion, which was seconded by Mayor Roberts, for the Council to amend Councilman Reary's motion so as to give both the performing arts theatre and the gymnasium equal priority status. The.amended motion was approved by the followinn roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Stewart Airporter Bus Service City Manager Callinan informed of a letter received from the ...Airporter Bus Service requesting to put a stop in Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan recommended use of the Golden Gate bus stops located on Commerce Boulevard near the North Bay Shopping Center. Mr. Callinan indicated that if the Council concurred a certificate of public convenience would not be required since the Airporter would be regulated by the State Public Utilities Commission and the City could issue a revocable license for use of bus stops. The Council concurred and authorized the City 'Manager to handle the matter. Cancelling Council Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Meeting Carbone and unanimously approved, the,Council cancelled the November 26, 1979 meeting due to a conflict with the National League of Cities Conference and agreed to hold a special meeting if deemed necessary. Lake Tahoe Recreational Councilman Stewart recommended that at the National League of Area Cities Conference in Las Vegas that the City's delicate endorse City of San Jose's support of a resolution concerning Lake Tahoe's preservation as requested in their October 23, 1979 letter. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council authorized Rohnert Park's voting delicate at the National League of Cities Conference to support a resolution concerning the Lake Tahoe preservation.; AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Beary Babe Ruth Concession Mayor Roberts questioned staff on the status of the Babe Ruth Stand concession stand for Alicia park. City Manager Callinan indicated that contractor Mike Mullins had assured him that construction will start soon. Page E November 13, 1979 Alcohol Use on City Mayor Roberts in response to Jack Behl's concerns explained to Property Mr. Behl that it was not the responsiblity of the City to deter- mine who can':or cannot be allowed to drink alcohol on City property. . Mack Behl, 56 Allan Avenue was recognized and encouraged the City to set an example by not promoting the use of alcohol at its City functions. City Manager Callinan in response to comments by Mr. Behl pointed out that the City of Rohnert Park was the first city in the County to provide an alcholism awareness program to its employees. Discussion followed between staff, Council members with Mr. Behl parti ci patine o' Coming Events' Sign Jack Behl requested that the trees in front of the Coming Events sign located on Commerce Boulevard be relocated to allow for motor vehicles to see the.sign: discussion followed upon which no action was taken. 1980 Building Permit Art Condiotti, 2777 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa was recognized Allocations and requested Council again review the.proposed 1980 Building Permit Allocations and take action because delay of a decision until December 10th would cause a hardship on the builders because of the uncertainty of hoEr to plan for 1980. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Mayor Roberts and approved by the following roll call vote, Council agreed to again consider the proposed 1980 Building Permit Allocations as submitted by staff. AYES- (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Stewart PRESENT: (1) Councilman Carbone Discussion fol1o!„+ed concerning the 1980 Building Permit Allocations and the Growth 'ilanagemen- Policy. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved the 1980 Building Permit Allocations, as recommended by staff. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins and Roberts ROES:' (1) Councilman Stewart A motion by Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone for Council to hold a Public Hearing regarding the 1980 Building Permit Allocations failed to get a majority vote by the following ro 9 e 7 ca i t voP l e. November 139 1979 AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Carbone NOES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Roberts ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:20 p.m. tv" Deputy Gi Clerk APPROVED: LL Mayor FIRM PROJECT LOCATION R- 1. Crocker Homes Mountain Shadow 12 2. Crocker Homes Rohnert Park Square 3. Debra Homes Coleman Valley 4. Debra Homes Rohnert Foothills Unit 2 5. Qantas Dev. Corp. Colegio Vista No. 4 6. Qantas Dev. Corp. Colegio Vista No. 5A & B 7. Summit Builders Rancho Sonoma 114 8. Fairway Homes Adobe Creek Townhouses (Dewayne Strawthers) 9. Affiliated Capital Avenida Cala Corp. (Bob Fippinger) , 10. McKellar & Assoc. Redwood Park east of Snyder Ln 11. Gateway West 112 So. Side of Copeland Creek Dr. 12. Rohnert Park Condo's Golf Course Drive (Katherine Walker) 13. Cofego (Codding State Farm Dr. & City Hall Dr. Enterprises) AREA SOUTH OF EAST COTATI AVENUE 14. Camino Colegio Condo's So. of East Cotati Avenue (Doyle Harris) 15. Qantas Dev. Corp. Area So. of East Cotati Avenue 16. Qantas Dev. Coro. Area So. of East Cotati Avenue 12 12