1980/12/22 City Council MinutesCall to :Order .
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills
ROHNERT PARK CITY`"COUNCIL MINUTES
December 22, 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 Stewart
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 Callinan were present and which was held
to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Mayor.Stewart called, the meeting of the regular session to
order,at. approximately,. -7:34 p.m.�
Present: (5) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins, Roberts
and Stewart
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of'the meeting: City Manager
Callinan., City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer Brust and Fire Services Commander Bick.
Upon motion'ot Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved with Mayor Stewart abstain -
ing, the minutes of December 8, 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 $2,445,169.66 were approved
as submitted, which includes $7,050.00 for the Rohnert Park
Civic' Commission'.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
City tfanager 'Call inan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo dated December 18,`1980 for explanation of all the matters
on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 80 -'kO RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORPORATION GRANT DEED (From Debra
Homes, Inc'o far" Parcels A, B, C, D 'and E in Coleman Valley
Subdivision No. 3)
Resolution No. 80 --221 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From A. Condiotti for
Parcels A, B, C, D, E, and F in Rohnert Foothills Subdivision
Unit No. 2)
Resolution No. 80 -222 RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE,OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK '
Resolution No. 80 -223 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PROGRAM
Resolution No. 80 -224 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 78 -58 SUPPORTING SONOMA COUNTY
REGIONAL DISPATCH AND EMERGENCY 911 SERVICE AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH FILING WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN FOR THE CITY KNOWN AS THE
ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT
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Transportion Develop- Ratifying letter agreement with L`inkenheimer., Hebrew and Co.,
ment Act Funds Audit CPA's to conduct audit of Transportation Development Act
funds fcr year ending June 30, 1980.
Upon.motion of Councilman Roberts,,' seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and-unanimously-approved, reading of Resolution
..Nos. 80 -220 through 80 -224 was waived and said resolutions
were adopted, and.the listed miscellaneous approval on the
consent calendar was approved.
Senior „Citizen City Manager Callinan referred to his December 18, 1,980 memo.
Advisory Commission to the Council concerning the list of applicants for the
Senior Citizen Advisory Commission appointments. Mr. Callinan
noted that a call had been received:from applicant Mr. George
Stevens explaining that he would be unable to attend the meet-
ing due to illness.
Mayor Stewart inquired if there were any applicants in the
audience desiring to speak.
Ralph E. Bacon 3 Walnut:Circle was recognized and explained
that he would like to get involved in the community through
the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
John Chase, 6062 Dolores Drive, was recognized and informed
that he had been a resident 4 years and had been Vice-
President of A.A.R.P. as well`as Secretary of the Friends of
the Library.
Daisy Dolby, 111 Walnut Circle'was "recognized and informed
that she had been a resident 5 years and currently active in
the Senior Citizen White House Conference. Mrs. Dolby ex-
pressed why she wanted to participate on the commission.
Betty Ferra, 433 Ava Avenue was recognized and informed that
she Yras been involved with senior- citizens for a long time,
currently active with,the Fun,After Fifty, Kitchen Kut Ups.,
A.A.R.P. and the Foxy Trotters.
-Ester Krause, 1 L'as`Casitas Drive was recognized and explained
that she was new-to the area and feelings for wanting to
participate on the commission. Mrs. Krause pointed out that
she had a great vigor to work hard.
Herbert Lyons, 7518 Boris Court"was recognized and expla1hed
that he would like to get involved in the community through
the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
Bill:Taylor, 376 Circulo Laredo was recognized and informed
that he was a graduate of San Francisco and Berkeley Colleges
and a:retired salesman. Mr. Taylor offered to the commission
his organizational skills.
It was noted that Mr. Walter Wright was not in attendance for
oommentss. �;_.
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Mayor Stewart explained that`the Council members would decide
the new appointeesfby secret ballotiand that the applicants
receiving at least three' votes would be appointed. City
Manager .Callinan and'City,'Attorney Flitner collected and
read the, results of the secret ballot.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, acid °unanimously approved,-.the following individuals
were appointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:
Peter McCormick;—Daisy Dolby, Betty Ferra, Herbert Lyons,
and William Taylor.
City Manager Callinan advised that pursuant to Resolution
No. 80 -214, the appointees will determine by lot the length
of their terms and they would be notified as to the date and
time of the first meeting. The Council thanked all the
applicants:
Stop Signs City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo dated December 18, 1980 concerning residents request
for the installation of `stop 's'igns on Country Club Drive at
the Emily Avenue and Santa Dorotea Circle, south leg inter-
section. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council
denied installation of stop signs on Country Club Drive,
northbound and southbound•at the southern leg of Santa
Dorotea<Circle and Emily Avenue intersection.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins and
Stewart
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
:.Ordinance No. 376, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE,, TITLE 15a BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, TO
ADOPT THI UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, 1979 EDITION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1979
EDITION- THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1979 EDITION; THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE;, 1979 EDITION, THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL
CODE, 1979 EDITION AND THE'UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1979 EDITION; AS.AMENDED,,AND ADOPT
ING OTHER REQUIREMENTS.AND ADOPTING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
SUCH AMENDMENTS
City Manager Callinan explained Ordinance No. 376 in detail
and advised that the matter was duly noticed for public
hearing<
Councilman Roberts expressed that he would like to have a
condition stipulating that all - commercial buildings be re-
quired to be sprinkled. Discussion followed.
City Manager Callinan informed that it was staff's recom-
mendation that all buildings 8,000 sq. feet and over be
required to be sprinkled.
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Fire Services Commander Bck explained that 8,000 sq. feet
was cost.effective to'the. builders and that most commercial
buildings were not, less than 8,On0 sq, ft. He pointed out
that he,had spoke to an irsurance` agency and found out that
,commercial buildings that.were sprinkled could save up to
30% insurance wise.
City Manager Callinan noted that any building under 8,000
sq.; ft. having a high hazard``accupancy would be required by
staff to be sprinkled. Discussion followed.
Mayor Stewart opened the public hearing on Amending Municipal
Code, Title 15 regarding building and construction Uniform
Codes`....
Ralph Jones, •5309 Country Club Drive was recognized and ex-
pressed opposition to requiring smoke detectors in homes as
a condition of transfer of ownership upon the sale of a home.
Bill Adams, 184 Madrigal was recognized and briefly commented
on cost effectiveness of reducing the square footage require-
ment for sprinkling a'buzldinga
John Revelle, Belita Avenue was recognized and briefly com-
mented on the proposed amendment to the Fire Code reducing
the square footage for requiring sprinkling.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written
communications received, Mayor Stewart closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved to waive the reading of
Ordinance No. 376 and adopt said Ordinance as amended and
also to have said ordinance amend the Uniform Fire Code, 1979
Edition to require all commercial buildings 5,000 sq. ft. and
over to be sprinkled with a provision that any builder/
developer finding this requirement to be a hardship may appeal
it to, the.;Council.
Discussion followed.
Ordinance No, 377 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RESTRICTING THE
PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP UNITS WITHIN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City-Manager Callinan explained the ordinance, informed that
the matter was duly notice for public hearing and copies of
all pertinent information had been provided to each Council
member.
Mayor.S.tewart.opened the public.,hearing on restricting the
purchase o:E individual residential units within the City of
Rol-nert Paxk>
Councilman Roberts
Leaves and Returns
Councilman Cavalli.
Leaves and'Returns
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City Manager Callinan informed of correspondence received
fronyXhe following in opposition of,Ordinance No. 377 and
read aloud letters from:
1. MDH- Western Properties dated December 18, 1980.
2. Claudette Greenblack dated December 1, 1980.
John Revelle, resident was recognized and expressed feelings
on 'the loss of residential units. the proposed ordinance would
create.
Tony Wilson, Racquet 'Club Circle was,,recognized and commented
on the low number of owner /occupied' units within Sonoma Racquet
Club and expressed.support for the proposed ordinance.
Council discussion with Mr. Wilson followed.
Bill, Adams, 184 Madrigal was recognized and commented on the
amount of'affordable housing within the city, inquired if the
ordinance would apply to mobile homes. Council answered in
the affirmative. Mr. Adams also expressed feelings on the
enforcement of the proposed ordinance.
Meimei Ullrich., Realtor was recognized and indicated that she
represented the Sonoma County Board of Realtors as Vice -
President, informed.that the City of Davis was currently being
challenged on a similar type of ordinance. Miss Ullrich
expressed opposition to the ordinance and her feelings on
the proposed ordinance limiting rights of travel and housing,
depleting rental units within . the city. She noted that
an environmental impact report had not been done for the pro-
posed project_. Discussion followed.
Council manIRoberts left -the Council.Chambers at approximately
9:14 p.m. and returned at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Councilman Cavalli left the Council Chambers at approximately
9:20_p,rri. and returned at approximately 9025 p.m.
Bob Rose, 604 Coronado Court was recognized and informed that
he was a'realtor and there were currently no vacancies within"
Rohnert Park. Mr. Rose indicated that he was in opposition
to the proposed ordinance. Discussion followed.
Ralph Jones, 5309 Country Club Drive was recognized and
commented on Cotati, °s current limitations and the problems
that city is facing. He opposed proposed ordinance no. 377,
Russ Hoiem, 4690 Flores Drive was recognized and expressed
that his comments fell in line with those previously made
i.e. opposition to the ordinance.
Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane.was recognized and commented on
financing.problems in relation to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Redding indicated that'he was in opposition to the pro-
posed ordinance.
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December 22., 1980
Walt Randle, 842 Lilac Way appeared,and expressed opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written
`,communications received, Mayor Stewart closed the public hearing.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote to
table indefinitely Ordinance No, 377 regarding restricting
the purchase of individual ownership units within the City of
Rohnert Park.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES, (1) Mayor Stewart
Recess
Mayor.Stewart: called a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately -9.49 p.m.
Reconvene
Mayor Stewart reconvened the meeting at approximately 10002
p.m., with all Councilmen present;- -
Ordinance No. 378
AN .ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF•ROHNERT PARK ADDING CHAPTEF 9.66
TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 19
OF ARTICLE IV OF THE'CALIFORNIA'.CON-STITUTION ALLOWING BINGO
GAMES IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK:FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATIONS
City Manager.Callinan: explained the ordinance.
Upon motion; of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No.
378...was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 379
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE; TITLE
.
15,E SECTION 15.40,020.(Capital Outlay Fund Fees Adjustment
for Increase in Cost of Construction Index)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No.
379 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Ordinance No. 3.80
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AMENDING SECTION 8,12.260 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(Refuse Disposal)
City Manager Callinan:explained the :ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No,
3.8.0 was waived and said ordinance was introduced,
Resolution No, 80 -225
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL FOR 1981; GOLF COURSE RATES FOR
CALIFORNIA GOLF- TENNIS
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
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City Manager Callinan referred Council to his'Council meeting
memo dated December 18, 1980 concerning the proposed 1981 rates
for play at the Mountain Shadows Golf Courses (northisouth).-
"He pointed out that the rates have been discussed and agreed
upon,by the Counc'il's golf course committee comprised of Mayor
Stewart and Councilman Cavalli "and representatives of the
golf courses.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Cavalli noted that the 9 hole rate for residents
should probably be deleted. City Manager Callinan suggested
that `"a condition be included that Gal -Golf post all rates.
Councilman Cavalli briefly reviewed the proposed golf course
rates.
Mayor Stewart Leaves
Mayor Stewart left the Council Chambers at approximately 10:11
and Returns-
p.m. and returned at approximately 10014 p.m.
Mr. Lyons, 7518 Boris Court was recognized and commented on
the courses being closed during tournament play and that
persons were being charged holiday rates for weekdays following
a holiday. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and�unanimously',approved, reading of Resolution No.
-
80 -225 was waived and said resolution was approved.
Pioneer Baseball Team
City Manager Callihan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo dated D,ecember'18, 1980 concerning declining to exercise
the city's right of first refusal on the sale of the Pioneer
Baseball Team's'ownership for that portion that Dr. Leonard
is selling'and``on the team being incorporated.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council declined to
exercise'its ''first right of refusal to buy the Pioneer Baseball
Team and directed City Attorney Flitner to respond to Dr.
Leonard's letters regarding the first right of refusal and
incorporating'.
R.P. Jr. High Field
City Manager Callinan distributed to Council copies of a map
Fencing Removal
outlining the existing fencing at the Rohnert Park 'Junior, "
High School field previously used by the Pioneer Baseball team.
Mr. Callinan recommended that the fencing behind the bleachers
be removed.
Upon motion of Mayor Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, Council approved removal of the ex-
terior fencing behind the bleachers at the Rohnert Park Junior
High School field previously used by the Pioneer Baseball team.
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.
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East Cotati /Adrian City.Manager Callinan asked.the'Coun'bil members to personally
-'Planters', ` inspect the planters at East Cotati'Avenue and Adrian Drive,
He indicated than they were in 'need Of repair and that staff
was considering repairing the planter on the west side of the
intersection and removing the one on the east side. He indi-
cated.that he -would ask: -the Councils approval once the Council
members had had a chance toy inspect the planters.
Proposition l/
SB 174
Swimming Pool
Operation
Sonoma 'Racquet Club
R.P. Expressway
Westerly
City Manager Callinan reported on the anticipated revenue funds
to be received from Proposition 1 and SB 174,
City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the pos-
sibility of soliciting proposals for the operation and mainten-
ance-of the city's swimming pools >`` Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Council to authorize staff to
solicit proposals for'the operation and maintenance of the city. . Is
swimming pools although the -Council expressed reservations con -''
cerning the pools not being directly operated by city personnel.
City Manager Callinan reported that he had again toured the
Sonoma Racquet Club development and that just about everything
noted or listed on the November 24th walk- through has been
taken care of.
City Manager Callinan reported on the recent Board of Supervisors
meeting concerning the deletion of the'Rohnert Park Expressway
Westerly of the County's General Plan. He referred the Council
to the Ddcember. '11th letter sent to the Board. of Supervisors
concerning the matter A brief discussion followed.
Employees Housing City Manager Callinan reported that he-had met with represen-
Assistance tatives of S.C.O.P E . 'concerning the Emplo ee Housin Assistance
Lawrence & Assoc;
Holiday Time Off
Councilman Roberts
Leaves
Y g
program which is being developed in order to comply with the
Memorandum of Understanding. He indicated that the meeting
would be scheduled for further Council consideration after the
input is received from S.C.0.P.E.
City Manager Callinan briefly discussed the proposal submitted
by Lawrence & Associates,, Inc. for a comprehensive employees
assistance program that is to provide counseling services. He
indicated that the matter would;be scheduled later for Council
discussion and action.
City Manager Callinan noted that in previous years. Council has
declared the day after Christmas or New Years, if such holidays
fall on a Thursday, as holidays. fie informed that the city's
operation would continue but that those clerical and other
employees not covered under S.C.O >P.E. and R.P,P.O >A< wishing
to take either day off may do so with the Councils approval.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point
in the meeting the time being approximately 10°47 p.m.
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Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council
declared the day after Christmas or New Years a holiday for
those employees wishing to take either day off may do so, so
long as it does not affect the city's operation.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Mayor Stewart
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned to the Council Chambers at this
Returns point in the meeting the time being approximately 10:49 p.m.
Price Index Councilman Carbone informed that the matter of obtaining a
price index for the Sonoma County area was well received by
the Mayor's and Councilmen's Association and that the matter
should be scheduled on their agenda if the city requests it
by letter.
Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the two vacancies
Vacancies on the Cultural Arts Commission.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner advised that an amendment to the Municipal
Report Code regarding the speed limit on Commerce Boulevard will be on
the next Council agenda.
Para - Transit Mayor Stewart inquired if any members of the Council desired
Coordinating Council to serve on the Para - Transit Coordinating Council. At no
response Mayor Stewart indicated that she would so inform the
Para - Transit Coordinating Council.
Agendaed Items Councilman Hopkins initiated discussion concerning putting
long running items towards the end of the agenda of the Council
meetings. Discussion followed.
Unscheduled Public Bill Adams, 184 Madrigal was recognized and inquired the
Appearance status of the rent review board. Council advised Mr. Adams
that the matter would be referred to the Mobile Home Advisory
Committee for review and comment.
Adjournment There being no further business Mayor Stewart adjourned the
meeting at approximately 11:05 p.m.
Deputy Cit/y Clerk Walls