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1981/12/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Resolution No. 81 -182' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK ON SNYDER LANE BETWEEN,SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD AND CAPRI WAY SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT BY QANTAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Resolution No. 81 -183 A'RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 1981 -82 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE KIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION December 14, 1981 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 Cavalli presiding, Call to Order Mayor Cavalli called the regular session to order at approximately 7 :13'p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts Stewart and Cavalli Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Finance Director Netter and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, but with Councilman Stewart abstaining on the December 7, 1981 minutes, the minutes of November 23, 1981 and December 7, 1981 were approved as submitted. Councilman Stewart abstained from voting on the minutes of December 7, 1981 due to her absence from said meeting. Approval of Bills-' Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved unanimously, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $544,161.37 were approved as submitted. Moment of Silence A moment of silence was held at this point in the meeting, in remembrance of Mr. Fred Rohnert who had passed away on December 7, 1981. ^'.; oa` »ea:.::a� :a's<sa:a'cana ;.:a.a'e .':::a;a.a:ca °c:e'.•.;a's.:a'e a: � >a a':P:� a::e:'.a'.a :a: eae a'ra'r C 0 N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to the meeting agenda and to his Council Meeting Memo dated December 10, 1981 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. He also requested that Resolution No. 81 -187 be pulled off the Consent Calendar until such time as more date was received because North Marin Water District had raised some questions concerning the amendment. The Council concurred. Resolution No. 81 -182' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK ON SNYDER LANE BETWEEN,SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD AND CAPRI WAY SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT BY QANTAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Resolution No. 81 -183 A'RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 1981 -82 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE KIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Page 2 December 14, 1981 Resolution No. 81 -184 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (ACCESS TO WELL SITE ON GOLF COURSE FROM HUDIS STREET, MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SUBDIVISION III) Resolution No. 81 -185 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS Resolution No. 81 -186 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (N.C.R.- 499 COMPUTER) TO THE COUNTY OF SONOMA Resolution No. 81 -188 A RESOLUTION APPROVING REFUND TO COIN AMUSEMENT, INC. FOR MECHANICAL PLAY DEVICE FEES PAID UNDER SECTION 9.28.050 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH WAS REPEALED BY ORDINANCE NO. 385 Resolution No. 81 -189 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF GHILOTTI BROS., INC. Resolution No. 81 -190 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF CHRISTINE GRABOSKI (c /o RUOCCO & SAUCEDO LAW CORPORATION) Resolution No. 81 -191 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOHN KUHLMAN, GUARDIAN AT LITEM FOR STACY KUHLMAN (c/o R. JAMES FISHER, ATTORNEY) Resolution No. 81 -192 RESOLUTION.CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Filtering and Heating Systems for Alicia Pool) Resolution No. 81 -193 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Miscellaneous Equipment for the Public Works Dept.) Resolution No. 81 -194 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Bicycle Paths and Parking Lot Sweeping Services) Resolution No. 81 -195 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTIAL COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF PARTIAL COMPLETION, WATER STORAGE TANK, ROHNERT FOOTHILLS NO. 3, PROJECT NO. 1980 -26 Resolution No. 81 -196 A.RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N04 81 -178 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS," SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980 -24 Resolution No. 81 -197 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980 -24 Resolution No. 81 -198 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980 -24 Resolution No. 81 -199 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980 -24 Page 3 December 14., 1981 Resolution No, 81 -200 A I RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING. FILING OF BOUNDARY MAPS AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980 -24 Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved', reading of Resolutions Nos. 81 -182 through 81 -2.00 was waived and said resolutions, with the exception of Resolution No. 81 -187, were adopted.' 'Qp °Q iC'sa eo rS a: aaiS'.'Jn'is'ai eC'.i re 9.'.'b in 7.:�i�ea.aaSti iC ee:Ce`as i:C.i: ie 9�9e is'e ae's riis'e�a rG,B ii �ai °a °'n ii ie e Ordinance No. 394 .—AN AMENDIN.G,CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VEHICLES FOR HIRE City Manager.' Callinan stated that said ordinance was explained in his Council. Meeting Memo dated December 10, 1981 and'gave further details regarding same. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth,"and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 394 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 395 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REZONING PROPERTY AND MAKING A CHANGE ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY ( "A" AGRICULTURAL TO M -L:PD AND R- M:2000 PD) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Discussion followed. Upon 'motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 395 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 396 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 170F THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Ordinance, Churches and Related Facilities)' Ordinance No. 397 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, reading of Ordinance No. 396 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES:' (3) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Cavalli AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL, CODE, TITLE 15, SECTION'15.40.020 (CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FEES ADJUSTMENT FOR CHANGE IN COST OF CONSTRUCTION INDEX) Page 4 December 14., 1981 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and stated that a copy of same had previously been provided to all Council members. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 397 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Planning Commission At this point in the meeting Planning Commissioner resignation Richard Norton was recognized and submitted his letter of resignation from the Planning Commission. Mr. Norton explained that he would be leaving town for several years but would be willing to serve on the Commission until January 15, 1982. Mr. Norton's resignation was regretfully accepted by the City Council. Resolution No. 81 -201 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FIRE TURN -OUT GEAR AND SELF - CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and noted that all Council members had been provided with a bid summary. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -201 was adopted. Resolution No. 81 -202 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE ROHNERT PARK CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE ROHNERT PARK CORPORATION YARD. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and the summary of bids provided to the Council. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -202 was adopted. Resolution No. 81 -203 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, CATERPILLAR PARK PATH, PROJECT NO. 1981 -10 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution, pointing out a drawing of the path which was on display and referring the Council to bid summaries previously provided to them. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 81 -203 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File 0815 - Genesis The Council continued this matter due to the fact that no Fellowship, Inc. use action could be taken by Genesis Fellowship, Inc. until permit application the ordinance governing the location of churches in an industrial district was in effect which would be in approxi- mately thirty days. Page 5 December 14, 1981 Visitors from Japan Mayor Cavalli explained to the Council that a delegation of Japanese visitors had visited the City and had been given a tour. Ile then read a thank you letter from the visitors and called the Council's attention to various gifts from the delegation. Mayor Cavalli recognized Mr. and Mrs. Don Kite, 5716 Dexter Circle, the coordinator of the Visit, who explained the purpose of the Japanese visit. Mrs. Kite than.explained the uses of the unusual gifts which had been presented to the City. File 0762 - Hewlett Packard City Manager Callinan called the Council's attention to an error in Resolution No. 81 -181 regarding the General Plan and stated that the street name "East Cotati" in paragraph No. 1 of said resolution should have been "Railroad Avenue`! and noted that the correction.should be initialed. The correction was initialed by Mayor Cavalli. City Manager Callinan explained a letter which was received from the City of Cotati listing a number of items they requested be considered involving the Hewlett Packard Project. He noted that all Council members had previously been provided with copies of the letter. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that a meeting be set up with the City of Cotati to discuss the matters listed in theix.November,,30, 1981 letter. City Manager Callinan was directed by the Council to_ contact the City of Cotati officials to set up a mutually agreeable meeting time and place. City Manager Callinan read a letter from a Jane Johnson of Cotati expressing support of the Hewlett Packard Project. Growth Management City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting Memo Plan dated December 10, 1981 and explained that out of 650 units previously allocated for 1981, only 28 building permits had actually been taken out. Ile suggested that the Growth Management Plan be tabled due to the slow allocation . requests. David Eck, 7075 Adele, was recognized and questioned the impact of tabling the Growth Management Plan. City Manager Callinan explained that the 650 unit limit would remain but that no new allocations would be made for 1982. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to table "the. allocation process of the Growth Management Plan. Page 6 December 11 -1.; 1981 Recess At approximately £3:10 p.m. Mayor Cavalli called a recess in the meeting, Reconvene The meeting was reconvened by 1.4ayor Cavalli with all Council members present at approximately 3 :23 p.m. Golf Course Rates City Manager Callinan . explained the adjustment in the rates for the golf courses and noted that the new rates reflected a nominal increase. He stated that all Council members had been provided with copies of the old and new rates. Discussion followed. Councilman Hollingsworth requested that a Profit and Loss Statement be provided to the Council by California Golf- Tennis. Council concurred with the request. It was the consensus of the Council that the golf course' matter be deferred to another Council meeting so that in the meantime a meeting could be held between the California Golf' -- Tennis representatives and the Counciltc Golf Course Committee representatives to discuss several items. City Manager Callinan was directed to set up said meeting. Mr. Herb Lyons, 7513 Loris Court, was recognized and questioned which rates would be effective until the matter was decided. He also cited the Senior Citizen rate of $4.50 and suggested giving senior citizens a break on the monthly and daily rates. Discussion followed. Painting Numbers on Curbs City Manager Callinan informed the Council that a Mr. Larry Gene Simpson and Mr. Richard Firyn had spoken to him and requested to appear before the Council but that neither of the gentlemen had appeared at the meeting. He explained that they,;were painting numbers on curbs in the city without a business license or solicitor's permit. City Manager Callinan also explained the city's policy regarding allowing .non- profit organizations to perform this service. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that the city's current policy be enforced and that only non - profit organizations con- tinue to be given the opportunity to paint numbers on curbs in the city. Senior Citizen's Advisory City Manager Callinan noted that the two new terms to Commission Appointments be filled on the Commission had been applied for by the current members, Mr. Herb Lyons and Mrs. Georgia Stevens. He stated that another applicant named Mr. Sam Sahouria had also applied for the vacancy. It was noted that all Councilmen had been provided with copies of the Fact Sheets for all of the individuals applying for the Commission. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Mr. Herb Lyons and Mrs. Georgia Stevens were reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.for two year terms beginning January 1, 1982. Page 7 December 14, 1981 Municipal Homeowners,` City Manager Callinan notified the Council that AVCO was I Insurance revamping their Municipal Homeowners Insurance Program and requested that the matter be deferred. Finance Director Netter stated that the City should be receiving additional information on the program shortly. Discussion followed, after which Council agreed to defer the matter to a later date. Mayor Cavalli leaves Mayor Cavalli left the chambers at approximately 8:55 p.m. and returned at approximtely 9:02 p.m. Mechanical Play Devices Councilman Hollingsworth stated that herhad been advised by City Attorney F.litner to abstain from the discussion on this matter. Councilman Hollingsworth At this point in the meeting,.the time being approximately leaves 9 :05 p.m..Councilman Hollingsworth.left the chambers. City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting Memo dated December 10, 1981.and other letters and reports which had been previously provided to the Council and explained the city's previous policy regarding allowable mechanical play devices. Ile also read a list of devices located throughout the city. Discussion followed. David B. Walker, Attorney, 50 Enterprise Drive, Rohnert Park was recognized and stated he was representing Mr. Bill Hanna of Lommie's Restaurant. Mr. Walker said he believed Mr.,Hanna had been singled out and that undue restrictions had been placed on him. Councilman Stewart leaves Councilman left the chambers at approximately 9:15 p.m. and returned at approximately 9 :22 p.m. Mr. Bill Adams was recognized and informed the Council of personal family problems he had had resulting from the use of mechanical play devices. It was.the consensus of the Council that staff explore alternatives and that a Council.hearing on the matter be scheduled in January but that in the meantime the existing city regulations be enforced and persons who are illegally allowing the.mechanical play devices on their premises be put on notice. Mr. Richard Tipton of Coin Amusement was recognized and stated that his organization was not encouraging "arcades" and was unaware that two pinball machines were located in the city. He stated they would be removed, but cited the benefits of other play devices. Councilman Hollingsworth At this point' in the meeting, the time being approximately returns 9:45 p.m., Councilman Hollingsworth returned. City Manager's report: City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council Meeting Memo dated December 10, 1981 for explanation of Page 8 December 14, 1981 the matters on the City Manager's report section of the agenda. Damaged Traffic Signals City Manager Callinan stated that the traffic signal at Hunter and Commerce had been damaged by a vehicle driven by a careless driver and that efforts would be made to get repair costs reimbursed from the person responsible. College Bike Path City Manager Callinan explained that a check had been received from the Sonoma State University Associated Students in the amount of $117.64 to pay for costs to repair the bike path that exists from Snyder Lane to the University campus. He stated that the money had been raised by the students from a fund raising event. Discussion followed. The Council agreed that the money should be returned to the students with the provision that they use it for a student activity and that the city would maintain the bike path. Sunrise Park retention City Manager Callinan asked the Council's permission to Project No. 1960 -02 reduce the retention due to the contractors to 9% rather than the usual 10 %, so that subcontractors whose work has been completed for quite some time won't have to wait for their final payment from the contractor. Discussion followed, 'Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the reduction to 9% of the retention due to the contractors for the Sunrise Park contract *.•:as approved. , Fred Rohnert will City Manager Callinan referred to the will left by Mr. Fred Rohnert, copies of which were previously provided to the Council. He stated that a total of 32? acres of land were willed to the City of Ronnert Park, 160 acres from Mr. Fred Rohnert and 16 0,acres from his sister, Dorothy Rohnert Spreckles. City Attorney's report: City Attorney Flitner informed the Council that he had Agreement with Santa Rosa prepared a draft of an agreement with Santa Rosa Memorial Memorial Hospital Hospital and that it had been submitted to them for comment. Mobile Home Parks City Attorney Flitner referred to a letter he had previously submitted to the Council regarding converting a mobilehome park to an adult park and the question of raising the minimum age for residency. He stated that the answer to the legal prohibition in the conversion is "no" and the answer to the second item was "yes" in his opinion. Discussion followed. Brown Act City Attorney Flitner informed the Council of an incident in Sebastopol. regarding confusion on meetings involving Council members and suggested that the Legislature might be approached to change the requirements in the Brown Act regardinr, meetings. Discussion followed. Page 9 December 14, 1981 Matters from Councilmen: December Meetings Discussion commenced regarding a possible change in the R Resolution No. 81 -204 December Council meetings. City Manager Callinan reminded Council that historically the second meeting in December had been cancelled due tn the holidays. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to cancel its December 28th meeting and that the next regular Council meeting would be held on January 11, 1982. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT CERTAIN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING MEETINGS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Discussion. followed. Upon motion'of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 81 -204 was waived and said resolution was adopted with the understanding that a provision for Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) meetings would be added to the resolution. Stadium Parking Lot Councilman Hopkins said that a truck driver had offered to haul gravel for use on the parking lot at the Rohnert Park Stadium. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed and authorized to pursue the use of the offered truck to gravel the stadium parking lot. Stadium Windbreak Councilman Hopkins suggested that a windbreak be erected at the stadium in time for the next baseball season. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan was directed to obtain quotes to have a windbreak erected at the stadium and report back to the Council. Marin /Sonoma Mosquito Councilman Roberts gave a report on the Marin /Sonoma Abatement Mosquito Abatement District and stated that the City of Sonoma is considering annexation to the district. Christmas Lights Councilman Roberts informed the Council that he had received several comments from the public to have the Chamber of Commerce continue the Christmas lights beyond State Farm Drive. Councilman Iiollingsworth questioned the placement of the large signs at the beginning of the lights on the Christmas Tree Lane. Discussion followed. Page 10 December 14, 1981 NLC Conference Councilman Stewart gave a brief report on the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities Conference she had attended in Detroit. Adjournment There being no further business Mayor Cavalli adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Cavalli Deputy City Clerk Roberts