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1982/04/26 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Mayor Cavalli °s Return ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES`' April 26; 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. Mayor Cavalli asked that Vice -Mayor Hopkins preside over the meeting due to his temporary loss of a strong.voice. Vice -Mayor Hopkins called the regular session to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. aid "led the pledge of allegiance. Presents (4) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Stewart and Cavalli Late: ( ) Councilman Roberts,.(tipe of arrival specifically noted in these minutes) Absent: (0) None' Staff present for'all or part of -"the meeting. City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner. Vice -Mayor Hopkins welcomed Mayor Cavalli back to the Council after his lengthy illness and wished him a full recovery. Mayor Cavalli expressed appreciation.to all those individuals who sent best wishes and gifts during his illness. Approval of Minutes.. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded.by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved,.-,,the minutes of April 12 and April 20, 1982 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilinan:Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $![93,410.56 which includes $19,567.50 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission were approved. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in the meeting the Arrives time being approximately 7010 p.m. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred to his Council meeting memo dated April 22, 1982 for explanation of all the matters on the consent calendar. Discussion followed on several of the resolutions. Resolution No. 82 -84 Resolution No. 82 -85 Resolution No. 82 -86 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF RUSSIAN RIVER- COTATI INTERTIE PROJECT RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT SHARE PROGRAM RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81 -107 TO ESTABLISH WATER RATES FOR MOBILE HQM�. "PARKS Page 2; April 26, 1982 Resolution No: 82 -87 RESOLUTION REJECTING THE CLAIM OF FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY (Re. Flood Damage Loss Payment to Kenneth Scobee, 140 Rancho Verde .Circle), Resolution No. 82 -88 RESOLUTION REJECTING THE CLAIM OF BRUCE EARL DIMMICK Resolution No. 82 -89 A- RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT.' FOR PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Resolution No. 82 -90.. A:'RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROPANE CONVERSIONS Final Map /File 0748 Ordinance No. 400 - Approval of final map for a resubdivision of Werner Nase to subdivide a 1.27 acre parcel into 3 lots in order to build 3 separate commercial buildings, located on the east side of Redwood Drive west of and contiguous to U.S. 101 Freeway, south of and contiguous to Best Western Motel, east of Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park,' and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for recording. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman ' :Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 82 -84 through 82- 90.was waived and said resolutions were adopted, and the final map for Werner Nase (File No. 0748) was approved> AMENDING ORDINANCE N0, 203 AND CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE ROHNERT.. PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSES City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his memo dated April 22, 1982. He noted that said ordinance was being recommended for re- introduction and not adoption because of a change in the proposed license fee structure. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the „following roll call vote, read - ing of Ordinance No. 400 was waived and said ordinance was re- introduced. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Stewart and Cavalli NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts Ordinance No. 401 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65, AND SECTION 6.28.070 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Redemption Fees for Impounded Animals), City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his memo dated April 2,2, 1982. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously,approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 401 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Page 3 April 26, 1982 AYES: (5) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart, and Cavalli NOES: (0) None' Ordinance 'No. 402 'ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF" TAX 11 4 'UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY Ordinance No. 403 R.C.H.S. Wrestling Team Representatives City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his memo dated April 22, 1982. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved byIthe following roll call v6te," reading, of `Ordinance No. 402 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (:5) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Cavalli NOES:­ (0) None AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'OF ROHNERT'PARK REPEALING CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MECHANICAL.., PLAY DEVICES AND THE LICENSING AND 'REGULATION THEREOF AND'RE- ENACTING AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION, LICENSING AND REGULATION OF`MECHANICAL PLAY DEVICES City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by'the following roll call vote - reading of 'Ordinance No. 403'was,waived and said ordinance'was introduced. AYES: (5) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Cavalli NOES:'(0) None Vice -Mayor Hopkins introduced Dave Pederson and Sandy Reaney of the Rancho Cotate High School 1981 -82 championship wrestling team. Mr. Dave'Peder`son was recognized and requested the Council provide plaques"'for the "Rancho Cotate High School Wrestling Team in recognition of their athletic accomplishments in winning the 1981 -82 championship of the North Bay League. He indicated that about twenty (20) plaques would be required. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the Council authorited pro- viding the Rancho Cotate High'School Wrestling Team with Plaques in recognition of their 1981-82 championship season. Community Support Miss Barbara Bunn, Executive Director of the Community Support Network and'Friends Network war) and urge.& the Council to join in the Can Be Good Medicine proclamatiooi of May` "1982 as'Friends Can Be Good Medicine Month Month and Community Support Network Month. Miss Bunn also requested the,Council's participation in a softball game scheduled for May 235 1982 at Alicia Park between the Community Support Network staff and the Rohnert Park / Cotati City Councils. Page 4 April 26, 1982 Proclamation:. PROCLAMATION.SETTING THE MONTH OF MAY AS "FRIENDS CAN BE GOOD MEDICINE MONTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK MONTH" AND URGING SUPPORT THEREOF The Council expressed support for the proclamation to be issued by the Mayor.. 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. Planning Commissioner Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Les Symonds Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Resignation the resignation of Planning Commissioner Les Symonds and directed the City Manager to draft a letter of appreciation for Commissioner Symonds years of service. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated April 22, 1982 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meeting's agenda. Fireworks/July 3rd City Manager Callinan confirmed that the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a fireworks display at the Rohnert Park.Stadium on Saturday, July 3, 1982 after the scheduled Redwood Pioneers baseball game. Housing Mortgagee Revenue Bonds Ghilotti Bros. Claim Police Olympics City Manager Callinan reported working with Finance Director Netter concerning the issuance of housing mortgage bonds by the City. He advised that an application for $20,000,000 of said bonds had been submitted to the State's Mortgage Bond Allocation Committee for approval. The Council ratified and endorsed said application. Mr. Callinan informed the Council that staff would be meeting with the local builders to determine their exact needs and interest in using the bonds. Mr. Callinan noted that any additional input or comments concerning the matter would be welcome from the .Council as the matter proceeds. City Manager Callinan gave a brief report on the status of the rejected claims of Ghilotti Brothers for the Rohnert Park Expressway Widening Project No. 1980 -21. He reported meeting; with representatives of Ghilotti Brothers, City Engineer trust and City Attorney Flitner concerning the matter and indicated he wanted to discuss the matter in closed session to get Council's direction regarding a possible settlement. City Manager Callinan referred Council to a memo received from Public Safety Supervisor.Lee Holmes concerning the Police Olympics event to be held in San Francisco in July 1982. Mr. Callinan pointed out that the Department needs funds in the.amount of $576 for the entry fee. Mr. Callinan indicated that he recommended authorizing the funding subject to his first being assured by the City's insurance carrier that any accidents occuring as the results of these Police Olympics would not b@ either a'workmen's compensation or liabilit.y.insurance' claim against the City. Discussion followed. City Attorney's Report- City Attorney Flitner gave a brief updated report on the status Hewlett Packard Lawsuit of the lawsuits filed against the Hewlett Packard project. Update Mr. Flitner indicated that the court had combined all three lawsuits into one trial and that rulings on various motions would be made within the next thirty days. Purge of Registered City Attorney Flitner reported on the lawsuit filed by the Voters Roll Lawsuit City requesting the County purge its lists of registered voters. City Manager Callinan reported that the matter of bloated voter rolls would be brought before the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association for their discussion and possible action. Vice -Mayor Hopkins also responded that the matter be brought to the attention of the League of California Cities. Discussion followed. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner indicated that he would not be present Absence for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting due to his daughter's graduation ceremony. The Council consented. Page 5" April 26, 1982 Councilman Stewart made a- motion, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to authorize a contribution for entry fees in the amount of $576 for members of the Department of Public Safety to attend the Police Olympics to.be. held in San Francisco in July 1982, conditioned upon the City Manager working out a program wherein the City would not be held liable for any injuries or claims resulting from the employees part s_ipating in'said event. Redevelopment Seminar City Manager Callinan indicated that he would be attending a "Introduction to Redevelopment" seminar in Los Angeles on April 28, 1982 in order to'learn more about the redevelopment law and how it can be applied to `Rohnert Park. Field Lighting Poles City Manager Callinan reported that according to the State the field lighting poles for the Rohnert Park Junior High School field-do not meet State standards. Mr. Callinan indicated that these poles met building code standards and further testing or other action would•be undertaken to resolve the matter. Mayors' 6 Councilmen's City;Manager 'Callinan reported that Rohnert Park would be Association of Sonoma hosting &'dinner meeting of the Mayors' and Councilmen's County Meeting Association of Sonoma County on May 13, 1982 at the Rohnert Park Community Center and that Lt. Governor Mike Curb was the scheduled guest speaker. Miss America in R.P. City Manager. Callinan upon inquiry indicated that Miss `America 1982 would be at the Rohnert Park Payless on April 29th and:3ptb, Council /Planning City Manager Callinan suggested scheduling a joint meeting in Commission Joint the near future between the Council and the Planning Commission Meeting in order to familiarize each other with various aspects of- their respective duties. The Council concurred. City Attorney's Report- City Attorney Flitner gave a brief updated report on the status Hewlett Packard Lawsuit of the lawsuits filed against the Hewlett Packard project. Update Mr. Flitner indicated that the court had combined all three lawsuits into one trial and that rulings on various motions would be made within the next thirty days. Purge of Registered City Attorney Flitner reported on the lawsuit filed by the Voters Roll Lawsuit City requesting the County purge its lists of registered voters. City Manager Callinan reported that the matter of bloated voter rolls would be brought before the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association for their discussion and possible action. Vice -Mayor Hopkins also responded that the matter be brought to the attention of the League of California Cities. Discussion followed. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner indicated that he would not be present Absence for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting due to his daughter's graduation ceremony. The Council consented. Planning Commission Vacancy League of California Cities Meeting Unscheduled Public Appearance -John Silva Adjournment Closed Session Page 6 April 26, 1982 It was the concensus of the Council to invite additional applications for the vacancy on the Planning Commission which will be reviewed prior to and appointment made at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The Council agreed that those who previously applied need not re- apply to be considered. City Manager Callinan. reminded Council of a League of California Cities Redwood Empire Division meeting on May 8, 1982 in San Rafael. John Silva, manager of the Best Western Motel in Rohnert Park was recognized and expressed opposition to the Council's approval of a 4% increase in transient occupancy tax. Discussion followed, There being no further business Vice -Mayor Hopkins adjourned the open meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m. into closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. The Council met in closed session with all Council members, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner present. Personnel and litigation matters were discussed. The closed session adjourned at 9;20 p.m.