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1980/02/25 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1980 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 and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to. discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Roberts order at appr allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Absent: (0 ) Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Non- ,Agendaed Items called the meeting of the regular session to oximately 7:07 p.m. and led the pledge of Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts None . . Staff '.present for all or part-of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust and Planning Director Skanchy Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded,by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February.,ll, 1980 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $561.795.13 for February were approved. City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted under the 'City Manager 4s Report section of the agenda to discuss Eagle Park restrooms. Unscheduled Public` Steve Cincera, Ava Avenue, was recognized and expressed feel - Appearance ings on the poor condition.of the Benecia Park playfield for softball after soccer is done with it. Discussion' followed. . s :C aL• n ,e`_ iC :C 'e*C' n i < e `JC`, °n' ' aC as a e' • .. �.•••: ee CO „N(SENT CALENDAR City Manager Callinan referred the Council to Council memo dated February 21, 1980 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent. Calendar. Resolution No. 80 -45 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF NATHAN SWIFT Resolution No. 80--46 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED PROPERTY (A.P. No. 143 - 020 -38, Commerce Boulevard Right -of -Way -) Resolution No. 80 -47 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH LINKENHEIMER, HEBREW AND CO. FOR T.D.A. FUNDS ,(Fiscal Years 1977 -78 and 1978 -79) Resolution No. 80 -48 (RESOLUTION NO. 80 -48 INADVERTENTLY NOT USED) Page 2 February 25, 1980 Resolution No. 80 -49 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Dorotea Park Extension, Project No. 1978 -20) Resolution No. 80 -50 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Snyder Lane - Hinebaugh Creek, Box Culvert, Project No. 1978 -1), Resolution No. 80-51 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB GARDENS ESTATES Resolution No. 60-52 RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF AND DETERMINING HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 8.08 OF TH] ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE Resolution No. 80 -53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DESIGNATING VOLUNTEER CITY WORKERS AS EMPLOYEES Resolution No. 80-54 RESOLUTION RELATING TO PILOTING OF AIRCRAFT ON CITY BUSINESS Final Map/File No. 0673 Approval of final map, File No. 0673, Michael Rosen, Industrial Industrial Center Way Center Way Subdivision (10 industrial lots) and authorizing the Subdivision Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for recording. Final Map/File No. 0690 Approval of final map, File No. 0690, John Picchi, Copeland Copeland Creek Gardens, Creek, Gardens Condominiums (15 'condominium units, south side Condominiums of Copeland Creek Drive) and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement, prior to the map being released for recording. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously,approve..d, reading of Resolutions Nos. 80 -45 through 80 -54 was waived and said resolutions were adopted, and the final maps for Industrial Center Way Subdivision and Cope - land Creek Gardens Condominiums on the consent calendar were approved. Project No. 1979 -7 City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Industrial Center Way February 21, 1980 concerning Project No. 1979 -7, Industrial Assessment District Center Way Assessment District, pointed out the scheduled public hearing had been given by publication of the required legal notices and by the required mailings to the property owners. Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on Project No. 1979 -7, Industrial Center Way Assessment District. City Manager Callinan referred -to the Engineer's Report, explained it, referred to the assessment diagram on display, reviewed the construction bids received on February 20, 1980, pointed out that he was unable to negotiate sale of bonds for the project at a satisfactory rate with Mr. Kern Schumacher, the only verbal bidder on the bonds, and that at a 30% discount Mr. Callinan requested that the public hearing be continued to the next Council meeting to try and negotiate further on the sale of the bonds. Boy*Scduts Mock City Council Meeting City Manager Callinah informed that today had been designated as "Scouts in Government Day" whereby Boy Scouts had been assigned to various departments to observe their operations. He disseminated copies of "Mock City Council Meeting," agenda (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes). Mayor Roberts introduced each Boy,Scout Council member, City Attorney and City Manager to the audience. Upon Scout. Mayor Mike Chapman's request the Council would initiate discussion concerning three tonics: 1) vandalism, 2) parks and recreation improvements and 3) litter and pollu- tion. Vandalism Scout Director of Public Safety Baron Braccia indicated that a great deal of vandalism took place in the city's creeks. Mrs.Foll, Larch Avenue, Cotati was recognized and inquired of the Scout Council where they.thought the majority of the city's vandalism took place. Discussion followed between Scout Council and Mrs. Foil. Mrs. Stark, Holly Avenue, was recognized and commented on the amount of grocery carts taken from shopping center lots, later to be found in creeks, bushes, etc. Mrs. Stark recommended a anonymous call station in the Public Safety Department for persons desiring to give information concerning vandalism and crimes but wishing to remain anonymous Page 3 February 25, 1980 There being no one in the audience desiring to be heard and no written communications received the Council continued the public hearing to its March 10, 1980 meeting at 7:00 p.m. File No. 0711 City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Al & Patricia Lewis, February 21, 1980 to the City Council concerning precise Pre6ise'D6velopment development plan and architectural review for a freight trans- Plan & Architectural fer facility to be located on Martin Avenue in the Laguna Review Verde Industrial Subdivision on the west side of the freeway. Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed project referring to site plans and elevations on display and noted that the application had been approved by the Planning Commis- sion subject to conditions. Mayor Roberts opened,the public hearing on the application for precise development plan and architectural review for a freight transfer facility to be located on Martin Avenue. There being no one to be -heard and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, duly seconded, and unanimously approved, the Council approved Al and Patricia Lewis' application for precise development plan and architedtui-al review for a freight transfer facility to be developed on Martin Avenue in the Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision on the west side of the freeway subject to the coTiditions'recommended in the Planning Staff report. Boy*Scduts Mock City Council Meeting City Manager Callinah informed that today had been designated as "Scouts in Government Day" whereby Boy Scouts had been assigned to various departments to observe their operations. He disseminated copies of "Mock City Council Meeting," agenda (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes). Mayor Roberts introduced each Boy,Scout Council member, City Attorney and City Manager to the audience. Upon Scout. Mayor Mike Chapman's request the Council would initiate discussion concerning three tonics: 1) vandalism, 2) parks and recreation improvements and 3) litter and pollu- tion. Vandalism Scout Director of Public Safety Baron Braccia indicated that a great deal of vandalism took place in the city's creeks. Mrs.Foll, Larch Avenue, Cotati was recognized and inquired of the Scout Council where they.thought the majority of the city's vandalism took place. Discussion followed between Scout Council and Mrs. Foil. Mrs. Stark, Holly Avenue, was recognized and commented on the amount of grocery carts taken from shopping center lots, later to be found in creeks, bushes, etc. Mrs. Stark recommended a anonymous call station in the Public Safety Department for persons desiring to give information concerning vandalism and crimes but wishing to remain anonymous Page 4 February 25, 1980 Mr. Stark, Holly Avenue, was recognized and commented that 3t, was no'i. on %iailui'en that VdLda'ized but also adults. Discussion followed. Parks and Recreation Scout City.Manager Doug Clifton commented on the.number of Improvements dogs running loose in city parks and felt that something should be done to control this. Discussion followed. Recess Reconvene Resolution No. 80 -55 Scout Council inquired of City staff the Length of time until Sunrise and H Park could'be complete. Mr. Bill Jacobi of the.Parks and Recreation Commission was recognized and indicated that Sunrise and H Parks were in .the process of being reviewed by the commission and that these parks will be developed as funds come in. Scout Councilman Chris Gilber initiated discussion concerning the,possibility of locating .4 movie theatre within Rohnert Park. Scout Councilman Chris Gilbert also expressed concern for city plants located in the parks,, indicating that he felt they should have protective fences or boarders around them to keep them.from being damaged by park users. Scout.Councilman Chris Gilbert commented on city sewers back - ing up with litter during the rainy season. Mr. Foll, Larch ,Avenue, was recognized and impressed the importance of having garbage lids on to prevent rats within the city. Scout Director of Public Safety Baron Braccia commented on the amount of ants and .litter at the schools.' The Scout Mayor adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m. ''. °s °e' ii en 4 ii ie° °° � ° e < °° b °' 9e i' <A° e'.• :s as >s° i' °e$ ° °' :i Ia Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately,8:30,p.m. Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:34 p.m. with all Councilmen present. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK MOBILE ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. City Manager Callinan referred the Council to has memo dated February 21, 1980 concerning Councilman Carbone °s request to discuss a resolution which would establish a mobile Dome advisory committee. He indicated that a copy of the proposed resolution_ had been provided to each Councilman. Mayor Roberts opened a public hearing on the proposed establish- ment of a mobile home parks advisory committee. Mayor Roberts read aloud a revised draft of the proposed resolution to establish a mobile home advisory committee within Rohnert Park. Page 5 February 25, 1980 Mr, Sam Clauder, Arlen Drive, was recognized and inquired if Sonoma Grove was considered a mobile home park. He was answered in the negative. James Plenty, Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, was recognized and expressed his support for the resolution as revised. Jan Woodruff, Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park, was recognized and commented on the lack of maintenance to the streets adjoin- ing Rancho Verde. Discussion followed. Vi Kleeman, Valley Village Mobile Home Park, requested that condition "A", the condition of improvements within the city's mobile home parks, including, but not limited to the condition ..of mobile home park lighting, streets, driveways and sidewalks, fences and other enclosures, including Title 25 of the State Code of mobile home.parks, spacing and setback requirements, swimming pool regulations as to code and health, parking requirements and compliance therewith, compliance of utility connections and installation; be put back into the proposed resolution. She also stated that letters had been sent to the landlord of Valley Village concerning problems with the park and no response had been received. Al Bandwater, Rancho.Grande Mobile Home Park, was recognized and expressed support for the original proposed resolution. Sol Becker, Golden Gate Mobile Home Owners League representative, was,recognized and ' commented on the many problems of the mobile home owners. Discussion followed. John Vernon, Rancho,Grande Mobile Home Park, was recognized and initiated a discussion concerning rent contracts. Joe Full, Rancho ' Grande Mobile Home Park, was recognized and requested Council wait another month before taking any action on this matter so that everyone new to the issue could be aware of what was taking place. Cook Tillsrow, Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park, was recognized and expressed support for the proposed revised resolution. Charles Kitchen, Hollingsworth Circle, endorsed-the revised proposed resolution. Pity Manager Callinan,informed of correspondence received from: 1. LaVerne Mikesell, Valley Village Mobile Home Park, re. rent, stabilization and an estimated outlined budget for that. park. 2. Richard C. Bessire, Managing Co., Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, re. rent control/rent increases. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. . Page 6 February 25, 1980 Mayor Roberts suggested the advisory committee meetings take place at the City Offices +.n- eliminate onfusion of the meet- ings location and that a member of the city staff be present ,at all. meetings to keep accurate minutes. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80-55 as revised was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:25 p.m. Reconvene, Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:34p.m. with all Councilmen present. Community Center Site City Manager Cdllinan referred the Council to his memo dated Development. February 21, 1980 concerning cerning the I Community Center site develop- ment, introduced John Miller of Roland/Miller/Associates to give an update progress report on the proposed athletic facility and the performing arts theatre. Mr. John Miller, Architect reviewed with Council a revised site plan and proposed floor plan and elevations L of the proposed athletic facility all of which were on display. Discussion followed during which Mr. Miller indicated that initial drawings for the proposed performing arts facility would be ready within a month. Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the,time being-approximately 9:51 p.m. and returned at approximately 9:52 p.m. Local Transit Plans City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated February 21, 1980 concerning a staff update to provide addition- al local transit within the community. City Engineer Brust reviewed, by use of a map on display, the proposed routes for additional local transit. Discussion followed. Bill O'Connell, Sonoma County Public Works Department, was recognized and indicated the proposed routes had been timed and they were satisfactory. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:04 p.m. 1980-85 Sonoma County City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his meeting memo Transportation Plan dated February 21, 1980 concerning the 5 Year Transportation Plan for Sonoma County, indicated that copies of the draft amendment to the original:.5 year plan had been provided to each Council member. City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Dave Knight, Sonoma County Transportation Planner, to discuss the plan with the Council.and answer any questions. Dave Knight, Transportation Planner, was recognized and gave a presentation on the new, 5 Year Transportation Plan for Sonoma County. Discussion followed. Page 7 February 25, 1980 Earl Bailey, Rohnert Park Taxi Service, was recognized and commented that he would be interested in a joint transporta- tion plan with the city. Discussion followed between Council and Mr. Bailey with Mr. Knight participating. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns time, the time being approximately 10:26 p.m. City Manager Callinan inquired of Mr. Knight if the busses proposed for the transportation plan provided handicap accessibility. Mr. Knight informed that they would and at considerable additional cost. Discussion followed concerning the financial reasonableness of providing for the severely handicapped on all vehicles. Further discussion followed and the Council agreed to putting the revised 5 Year Transportation Plan on the next Council meeting agenda for a resolution of support. Councilman Beary Leaves .Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10!30 p.m. 1980 Swimming Pool Rates City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated February 21, 1980 concerning swimming pool rates as prepared by the Recreation Department staff and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. He read aloud proposed rates (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes), expressed concern of imposition of a 75� rate for youngsters from 6-17 years of age. Mr. Callinan requested that the rate be held to a 50� maximum for youngsters at least up until 15 years as a minimum. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone,. seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following roll call vote, the iCouncil approved the 1980 swimming pool rates as submitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission and authorized the City Manager to make the changes in the proposed rates that he deemed appropriate. AYES:; (4),Councilmen,Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NoES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary Steve Cincera A copy of the final rate structure as revised, is attached to the original set of these minutes. Due to the lateness of the hour, the Council agreed to defer that staff presentation concerning "Scheduling of playfields",. Mayor Roberts inquired if Steve Cincera could return to the next City Council meeting to further discuss the City's playfields. Mr.,Cincera answered in the affirmative. North.Bay Regional City, Manager Cal linan referred the Council to his meeting memo Criminal justice dated February 21, 1980 concerning a requested response to the Planning Board January 30, 1980 let ' ter from North Bay Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board to express a preference on how to participate in the receipt and administration of Law Enforcement Administration Assistance Funds. City Manager Callinan recom- mended that Council adopt Option 2 listed in the letter. Page 8 February 25, 1980 Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council adopted Option No. 2, i.e. to continue as a multi/ county /city combination entitlement jurisdiction similar to the present regional alignment.'" AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Peary Councilman Beary Returns Councilman Beary returned to the Council Chambers at this point; the time being approximately 10:45 p.m. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Soccerfield Lights City Manager Callinan, referring to a drawing on display, gave a brief verbal update report t3 the Council on the status of Lighting the play field at Evergreen School for use as a soccer field. Discussion followed. Cotati Sewer Agreement' City Manager Callinan reported that the City of Cotati had submitted another draft of the proposed sewer agreement which staff finds unacceptable. Discussion followed during which the Council indicated that it had discussed with the Cotati Council at the recent dinner meeting, Rohnert Park's willingness to reduce the Lead Agency Burden Allowance from $10,000 to $5,000 provided that Cotati approves the draft of the sewer agreement acceptable to Rohnert Park. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the Council approved reduc- ing the Lead Agency Burden Allowance from $10,000 to $5,000 in the Rohnert Park approved proposed sewer agreement with Cotati:' Rohnert Park Taxi Earl Bailey, Rohnert Park Taxi Service, was recognized and Service commented on some of the complaints allegedly associated with his services. Mr. Bailey informed of the amount of intoxicated persons picked up in the Cotati area and the amount of youngster calling and giving drivers the run around during the late night shift. Mr. Bailey pointed out his decision to eliminate the late night hour shift in Rohnert Park was because he felt that 'service was dead in Rohnert Park at that time. Discus - sion followed. Meeting Extension Due to the reaching of the 11:00 p.m. adjournment deadline, other matters listed on the agenda were to be deferred to the next Council meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded by Councilman Stewart and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to move ahead on the agenda and go can to Matters from Councilmen'due to the lateness of the meeting and to extend the 11:00p.m. adjournment deadline to 11'.15 p.m. Page 9 February 25, 1980 Jolly Joggers Councilman Carbone initiated discussion concerning sponsoring Marathon a Jolly Joggers Marathon within Rohnert Park to help raise funds to rubberize the Rancho Cotate High School track, reviewed program layout and indicated that both Rohnert Park - Cotati School'District and the Recreation Department could help also. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council approved the concept of the Jolly Joggers Marathon project to help raise funds to improve the Rancho Cotate High School track. Councilman Carbone indicated that he would provide the Council with more information at a later date. Resignation /Councilman Councilman Beary informed of his resignation from the City Beary Council and pointed out that it was an effort to dramatize inadequacies of the conflict of interest code and thanked everyone for being able to serve on the Council. (A copy of Councilman Beary's resignation letter is attached to the original set of these minutes.) Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Councilman Beary's resignation from the Rohnert Park City Council with sincere regret. Mayor Roberts reflected on the many hours and the efforts spent by Councilman Beary while serving distinguishly on the Council. Mr. Sam Caluder, Arlen Drive, quoted an article fromthe newspaper on Councilman Beary's resignation and conflict of interest and expressed his feelings on same. Adjournment. There being no further busines% Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:17 p.m. Dep City Clerk Walls APPROVED: Mayor Roberts SCOUTS IN GOVERNMENT DAY February 25, 1980 Mock Council Meeting TITLE /POSITION Mayor Vice -Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Director of Public Safety (Police Chief) Planning Director Recreation Director AGENDA 1. Vandalism 2. Parks & Recreation Improvements 3. Litter and Pollution SCOUT Mike Chapman Brent Stark Robert Ellwood Ed Gary Christ Gilbert Doug Clifton Rolly Gehring Scott Lawyer Baron Braccia Jeff Moore Steve Montgomery CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Swimming Pool Rates C ` 1o3 n cO Memberships: Family Season Single Season: Adult (18yre- & over) Youth (under 18yrs.) Sr. Citizen (60yrs. & over) Nonresidents *Family Membership - Limited or less. Add an additional 6 members. Special arranger Dept. for licensed day care General Admission: 5 and under -- non- swimmer 5 and under _ swimmers 6yrs. thru 17yrs. 18yrs. and over Lap swim Family Night (limited to 6) 1979 Before After 5/31 5/31 Recommended 1980 Before After 5/31 5/31 $40.00 $45.00 $60.00 $65.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 --° - -- An Additional $5.00 Per Member- ship. to 6 members of the immediate family $5.00 per person for families over ients can be made through the Rec. and residential care homes. Swimming Lessons - youth Mrs.): Residents Nonresidents Free Free $ .35 $ .50 .50 .S-6 .75 1.00 .25 .50 1.50 max. 2.50max. 6.00 8.00 10.00 Swimming Lessons - adult (5hrs.): Residents 7.00 +0'a Non-residents 8.00 10.00 *Rates vary for specialized programs such as Lifesaving, WSI, Aqua-exercise. POOL RENTAL RATES Number of People 1979 Recommended 1980 1 -50 $15.00 /hr. $15-- 00 /hr. 51 °100 20.00 /hr. 20.00 /hr. 101 --150 25.00 /hr. 25.00 /hr. 151 -200 30.00 /hr. *For local youth groups haZf the above hourly rate will be charged. *At least one qualified lifeguard employed by the City must be on duty for private pool use. Other lifeguards can be provided by the group, if proof of ourvang; Lifesaving Certificates are sho,J,a at time of appl caai Lon.