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1982/01/25 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1982 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 Vice -Mayor Hopkins presiding.The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen, except Mayor Cavalli, and City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner were present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Vice -Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ". Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins Absent: (1) Mayor Cavalli (absent due to doctor's orders) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the minutes. of January 11, 1982 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, but with Councilman Hollingsworth abstaining, the minutes of January 12, 1982 were approved as submitted. Councilman Hollingsworth abstained from voting on the minutes of January 12, 1982 due to his absence from said meeting. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $433,279..19 were approved. Non - agendaed items City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted under the City Manager's Report section of the agenda to discuss the windbreak for the stadium and the possible adoption of a resolution in honor of the 100th birthday of Rohnert Park resident Mary M. Holloway. iC.en r ea' +i'e'C }: r °aiii's�'ei nis'Ss .e iC sii rGn r e it iiii .'ei ii ry iCirt:i r °i iC �i: "ai rariin 9i ii nii 94 r ii ]r:e ri9C iC SiiC r C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to the Council Meeting Memo dated January.21, 1982 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. He also stated relating to Resolution No. 82 -22 that the dollar figure on the quote from Bartley Pump was $3,000 and not the Resolution No. 82 -20 A.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO STATE DEPARTMENT PF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PERMIT FOR WATER SYSTEM Resolution No. 82 -21 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE COUNTY -WIDE STIP,PRIORITY LIST Resolution No. 82 -22 A.•RESO.LUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HEATING AND FILTERING SYSTEMS FOR ALICIA POOL Resolution.No. 82 -23 Ordinance No. 398 A RESOLUTIONtAWARDING CONTRACT FOR ALICIA AND BENECIA POOL .COVERS 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF,ROHNERT PARK INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL BY. THE AMOUNT 'OF FIVE (50) PERCENT PER ANNUM FROM .,JANUARY 1, 1973 TO, AND INCLUDING, JANUARY 1982 (Government Code Section 36516.2) .Upon motion of_Councilman Hollingsworth', seconded by Councilman:Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of.Resolutions Nos. 82 -14 through 82 -23 and Ordinance No. 398 was waived and said resolutions were adopted and Ordinance No. 398 was introduced. Scheduled Public Appearances - Rancho Cotate High School, -Donna McKenna, Rancho Cotate High School physical education ,. teacher, was recognized and showed the Council the cham- pionship pennant.the. volleyball team had won. Mrs. McKenna then requested the City Council to assist in the purchase of team plaques. , Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman'Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council Page 2 January 25, 1982 $2;000 reported 1n his`Council Meeting Memo. Resolution No.. 82 -14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Resolution No. 82-15 RESOLUTION. OUTLINING AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR ;USE OF PERSONAL CARS Resolution No..82 -16.: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO OBTAIN FEDERAL.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF.. ACT. .. Resolution No. 82 -17 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF TERM OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COTATI- ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: MARGULRITE.HAHN: SCHOOL Resolution No. 82 -18 RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING EXERCISE OF OPTION TO RENEW LEASE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DROP -IN CENTER Resolution No: 82 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADJUSTMENTS 3N THE CITY'S PER ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENT FEE AND SPECIAL WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE Resolution No. 82 -20 A.RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO STATE DEPARTMENT PF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PERMIT FOR WATER SYSTEM Resolution No. 82 -21 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE COUNTY -WIDE STIP,PRIORITY LIST Resolution No. 82 -22 A.•RESO.LUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HEATING AND FILTERING SYSTEMS FOR ALICIA POOL Resolution.No. 82 -23 Ordinance No. 398 A RESOLUTIONtAWARDING CONTRACT FOR ALICIA AND BENECIA POOL .COVERS 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF,ROHNERT PARK INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL BY. THE AMOUNT 'OF FIVE (50) PERCENT PER ANNUM FROM .,JANUARY 1, 1973 TO, AND INCLUDING, JANUARY 1982 (Government Code Section 36516.2) .Upon motion of_Councilman Hollingsworth', seconded by Councilman:Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of.Resolutions Nos. 82 -14 through 82 -23 and Ordinance No. 398 was waived and said resolutions were adopted and Ordinance No. 398 was introduced. Scheduled Public Appearances - Rancho Cotate High School, -Donna McKenna, Rancho Cotate High School physical education ,. teacher, was recognized and showed the Council the cham- pionship pennant.the. volleyball team had won. Mrs. McKenna then requested the City Council to assist in the purchase of team plaques. , Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman'Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council Page 3 January 25, 1982 authorized the purchase of 16 team plaques for the Rancho Cotate High School volleyball team in recognition of its championship season. Hydroelectric Permit Mr. Ronald Rulofson, Hyampon, Ca., was recognized and stated Filing his concerns with the proposed development of a hydro- electric facility by SCH on a portion of his property. Mr. Rulofson presented a map of his property showing the location of the proposed facility and its relationship to his land. Discussion followed. It'was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Ronald Rulofson and Mr. Tom Kelly, representative of Superior California Hydroelectric, Inc. (SCH) appear at the next regular City Council meeting on February 8th to discuss and clarify the location of the proposed facility and the City Manager was directed to invite Mr. Kelly to said meeting. File 0822 -John Montero, City Manager Callinan, referring to his Council Meeting precise development plan Memo, stated that he would abstain from the report or application for restaurant discussion of this planning matter due to an incident and cocktail lounge involving family members. Planning Director Skanchy explained the staff report and the application, pointing out drawings on display. Mr. Skanchy explained that all required notices had been sent regarding the public hearing on the matter. Discussion followed. Vice Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the application for precise development plan for a restaurant and cocktail lounge in the commercial building located on the northeast corner of Commerce Boulevard and Enter- prise Drive. Mr. Jack Behl was recognized and urged the rejection of o said application. Mrs. Betty Winter was recognized and spoke in favor of the matter and gave a character reference for John Montero. Mrs. Winter urged the Council to give the go -ahead on the project. Mr. Ted Kennedy, business associate of Mr. Montero, was recognized and presented a picture of the proposed project to the Council. He stated that he felt the Council should approve said project. Erleen Bumgardner, 8528 Liman Way, spoke against the project, citing the effects of alcohol on drivers. Mr. Paul Sconfienza, 715 Brett Avenue, was recognized and spoke against the project. Mike Elliott, Santa Barbara Drive, Rohnert Park, was recognized and spoke against the project stating his feelings about the bad influence of such an establishment on the youth of the community. Page 4 January 25, 1982 Mike Sheffield, Cotati, who was previously a resident of Rohnert Park, read from a report on the results of drinking -alcoholic beverages and had a question regarding the revenues from this type of business' David Eck-,,.?Q75,- ,Adele ;Avenue, Rohnert Park, stated that the Council shoul.d..consid "er the planning aspects of the project such as parking, etc. rather than considering the moral issue Mr. Vernon Bumgardner,,8528 ,Liman Way, spoke against the project; stating that.,one, of the reasons he moved to Rohnert Park was. because'. '.there were no cocktail lounges. Rase Vargas of Santa Rosa stated that she was against the project because.of the adverse effects establishments such as these .. have on a community. There being:,no one further desiring to be heard and no -'written communications received'; Vice Mayor Hopkins closed the. public, hearing.. Councilman Hollingsworth stated that he must abstain from the discussion and voting'on the matter due to his personal convictions. Discussion - followed: Upon motion of Councilman' Stewart and seconded by Councilman" Roberts., the_application of John Montero for precise development plan approval`fnr a' restaurant and cocktail lounge wes denied.by the following roll call vote: APES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSENT:. (1) Mayor. Cavalli ABSTAIN: (1) - .:Councilman Hollingsworth Recess Vice- Mayor. Hopkins called a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :55 p.m. Reconvene Vice- Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:03 p.m. with all-Councilmen present. Hewlett Packard City Manager Callinan reported on the steps taken thus far Special Election in calling the special_ election and explained that Hewlett Packard would reimburse the city for the costs of conducting the election. He suggested using the words "Proposition A" for the measure and then proceeded to read the proposed wording for same. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan explained that arguments for the measures would be available to the Council for review by the next meeting. City Attorney Flitner explained that arguments would be received until February 5th and explained the stipulations regarding arguments,to the measure. Snyder Lane North, Project No. 1980 -24 t. Page 5 January 25, 1982 Dave Eck, 7075, Adele•Avenue, Rohnert Park, was recognized and. questioned the use of staff time to prepare the draft of arguments.: Discussion followed. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DESIGNATING THE..FORM AND CONTENT OF PROPOSITION A ri. TO BE VOTED ON AT THE, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL: 13, 1982 Upon motion.of.Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, Resolution No.:S2 -24. was adopted.by title and the'City Attorney was directed to.rewrite the resolution as per the discussion 'at the meeting. City-Manager Callinan.explained the project and introduced Project Engineer Milt Hudis and Mr. Don Van Dyke of the firm.:of Birr Wilson and Company, who had submitted a proposal to purchase the bonds for the project. City Manager Callinan explained the assessment district. He pointed.out that:the:Cauncil', had been provided with copies of the Engirieerls Report at a previous meeting and had subsequently been provided with copies of all the reso- lutons'concerning same. He also stated that the required legal notices had been published and mailed. Mr..Miltonr.Hudis was recognized and explained the bid summaries for the project which had been previously provided to the Council arid, also explained that a reduction of assessments was possible for the project. Discussion followed. Vice Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on Snyder Lane, Project No. 1980 -24, Engineer's Report. There being no one desiring to speak and no written communications received regarding same, Vice -Mayor Ropkins'closed the public hearing. City.Manager Callinan requested that all of the resolutions listed on the agenda for said project be continued to the next.meeting with the exception of,the resolution overruling protests and the resolution awarding`the'sale of bonds. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 82 -25 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 81 -178, AS AMENDED, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT NO. 1980-24 - Resolution No. $2 -26 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS, SNYDER LANE NORTH, PROJECT ,NO. 1980 -24 Upon- motion._of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and ypanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 82 -25 and 82 -26 was waived and said :.resolutions., were adopted. Page ,6 January 25, 1982 Assemblyman Filante visit City Manager Callinan pointed out a letter which had been received from Assemblyman Filante in December offering to visit a Council meeting if the City Council so desired. Discussion followed. It was the concensus of the Council that in view of the good working relationship they have established with Assemblym ant an File that he need not be inconvenienced by attending a City Council meeting but that they would like to set up a luncheon meeting with him the next time he is in our town: Mechanical Play Devices City Manager Callinan passed out copies of a rough draft of an ordinance prepared by the City Attorney regarding mechanical play devices. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to i the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communication unless specifically noted in these minutes. Sr. Citizen Talent Bank City Manager Callinan read a letter from Mr. Peter McCormick of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission requesting approval of a talent bank to be coordinated with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the establis- ment of a senior citizen talent bank was endorsed by the Council. Community Center Parking Councilman Hollingsworth suggested expanding the parking lot at the Community Center. The Council concurred and directed the City Manager to prepare a report regarding same. City Manager's report: Rohnert Memorial Service City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the memorial service for Fred W. Rohnert to be held at City Hall at 11:00 a.m. on January 27, 1982. United Way Results City Manager Callinan informed the Council of the award presented to the employees of the City for their contribu- tions to the United Way Fund and commended employee Ted Cordua for his efforts in obtaining same. Crane piano City Manager Callinan explained that a piano presently located at the Burton Avenue Recreation Center has been getting a lot of damage and suggested repairing it and donating it to the Crane School for use by the indergarten class. He statedlthat the piano had originally been donated to the city by the Crane family and he felt it would be fitting for the Council to approve the donation of same to the Crane School. It was the consensus of the Council that the "Crane family" piano currently located at Burton Avenue Recreation Center be repaired and donated to the Crane School kindergarten class. Page 7 January 25, 1982 Annual Performance Review City Manager Callinan explained that he and the Council had discussed in Closed Session his job performance over the past year and the Council provided an opportunity for constructive remarks or criticisms they might have regarding same. Redwood Empire Meeting City Manager'Callinan�remind'ed the Council of the League of California Cities Re&iodd Empire Division Winter Meeting to be held in Vallejo on Saturday, February 6, 1982. Resolution No. 82 -27 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, ROHNERT PARK STADIUM WIND WALL, PROJECT NO 1982 -1 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolu- tion No. 82 -27 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 82 -28 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING'MARY M. HOLLOWAY ON THE OCCASION OF.HER 100th BIRTHDAY City Manager Callinan explained'the resolution. Upon motion.of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and,unanmously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -28 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Attorney's report: Santa Rosa Memorial City Attorney Flitner stated that he did have a re -draft of Hospital` the agreement with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and should have it available at the next Council meeting. Billboard'Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner explained that he had been at trial on the billboard matter and that a summation should be available shortly. Mechanical Play Devices City Attorney Flitner presented a draft of an ordinance regarding mechanical play devices and stated that he would be working Out another draft to present to the Council after he's' -had an opportunity to study new information which had been `received. Resolution No. 82 -29 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM QUEBEC CONSTRUCTION OF-CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR SNYDER LANE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY (PROJECT NO. 1980 -24) Upon motion of (Iou 'I an Hollingsworth; seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, reading of resolution No. 82 -29 -was waived and said resolution. was adopted. Page 8 January 25, 1982 Planning Commission City Manager Callinan explained that copies of the Appointment. Fact Sheets had been previously provided to the Council of applicants desiring the appointment to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy left by Richard Norton whose term expires June 30, 1982. City Manager Callinan read the names of all the applicants as.follows: Mona L. Andrews, Michael E. ,Bryan, Paul P. Gregorian, Gus Hutten, William Jacobi, Bunyan W. Johnson, Martin F. Krshul, Celinda L. Romaine, Robert H. Rose and Dale Foust. The Council used paper ballots to cast their votes with the following results: William Jacobi - 3 votes Dale Foust - 1 vote Upon motion .of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, William Jacobi was appointed to the Planning Commission to replace,Richard Norton with his term to start immediately and to expire June 3o, 1982. Unscheduled Public Jack Behl was recognized and stated his concerns regarding Appearances alcohol and asked the Council to prohibit use of city funds for the use of same.. Mr. Behl also asked the amount of money lost by the Redwood Pioneers baseball team. Discussion followed. Paul Sconfianza, 715 Brett Avenue, was recognized and stated his confusion regarding the regulations governing mechanical play devices. Mr. Sconfianza expressed his appreciation to the Council for their willingness, and patience in listening to all those wishing to speak, Adjournment There being no further business, Vice -Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:53 p.m. APPRO ED: Mayor ro -T pore Hopkins ATT STi a"' Deputy City Clerk Roberts