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1982/05/24 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES [lay 24, 1982 1'.he Council o-f.:the City 'of'Rohnert Park met th "s date in �egtalar session commencing at 7:100 p.m.­ in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Cavalli presiding. ill to Order Mayor Cavalli calied'the regular session to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. X11 Call Present (5) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart,` and Cavalli Absent: (0) None Staff present for:; all or part of the meeting: City Manager CalJJ n.an, Planning..Director Skanchy, and:City Attorney Flitner. pproval of [Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 10, 1982 were approved as` submitted. pproval of Sills Upon motion of Counciltiian Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unani ously. approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the awount of $318,699.53 were-approved. on.Agendaed Items Mayon Cavalli announced Political Prognosticator Awards had been prepared -for Councilwoman Mary Stewart, Public Safety Supervisor Robert WiTliams, and Asst.' to City tvlanager Robert Albright as evidence of their keen political sense as demonstrated by accur- ate prediction of the outcome of•the April 13, 1982 Special Elec- tion on the Hetlett Packard 'Project (Yes- 70 % /No-30 %). Mayor Caval .1 i presented Mrs. - Steuart and Hr. LIi l l i ams who were in attendance with their awards. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City. Manager Ca.1linan referred to his-Council meeting memo dated May 20, 1982 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. ;esolution No. 82 -94 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SALE OF SURPLUS WASTEWATER TREATMENT E.QUIP111ENT TO 11JIMIDSOR DISTRICT (Aerators and Electric Panel) ,esolution No. 82 -95 RESOLUTION~ APPROVING., ACREEP =rEDgT FOR TRANSIT SERVICES (With the County of Sonoma and City of Cotati Re: Routes 10 and 12) ;esolution No. 82 -96 RESOLUTION CALLING:FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Well No. 22, Pumps and Controls, Project No. 1982°4) ;esolution No. 82 -97 :,.RESOLUTION,.CALLING FOR:SEALED PROPOSALS FOR MAINTENANCE OF RADIO CO['vl[� IUNICATIONS EOUP6'IEi�T Page 2 May 24, 1982 Resolution No. 82-98 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT FOR EIGHT PATROL VEHICLES Resolution No. 82-99 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PERPENDICULAR PARKING AT THE EASTERLY END OF LANCEWOOD COURT Resolution No. 82-100 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY FENCING TO PROTECT LANDSCAPED AREAS UNTIL THEY GET ESTABLISHED Mayor Cavalli initiated discussion concerning monies for fencing. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 82-94 -through 82-%100 was lijaived:and said resolutions were adopted. Ordinance No. 400 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 203 AND CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSES City i,,Tanager Callinan referredCouncil to his Council meeting iiiemo dated 1-lay 20, 1982 for explanation of Ordinance No. 400. Councilman Stewart initiated discussion concerning including laundrymats under the section listing those places excluded frog the 2% tax. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 400 was waived and said ordinance was adopted as amended to add laundromats as one of the exclusions listed in the ordinance. Ordinance No. 404 AN ORDINANCE WENDING TITLE 15 OF THE IROHNERT PARK I-A.IUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 376 WHICH ADOPTED UNIFORM CODES AND OTHER REGULATIONS RELATED TO BUILDINGS (Area Separation Ivialls will not be Substituted for Required Sprinkler Systems) City "tanager Cal I i nan referred Council to his Council meeting memo i dated May 20, 1982 for explanation of said Ordinance. Councilman Hopkins expressed that he felt the City Administrative Offices should be sprinkled/alarr;ied in the spirit of the adoption of this ordinance. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 404 was waived and said':Ordinance was introduced. Building Demolition City f' 14anager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting memo dates; ilay .20, 1982 concerning costs incurred by the City in demolishing the building,at 781 East Cotati Avenue. Mr. Callinan noted that the matter was duly noticed for public hearing. 'Page 3 May 24, 1982 11ay'or - Cavalli opened the publtt hearing concerning a report prepared, by the Director of Plubl".it works and Finance Director itemizing the costs for demolition of the building at 781 East 'Cotati, Avenue.- There being na one desiring to be 'heard and no written communications received hayor Cavalli closed the public hearing. �solutioh. -No. 82-101 A RESOLUTION OFITHE -CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONFIRMIING THE COST OF DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 781 EAST COTATI AVENUE, ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF THE COST OF ASSESSMENT ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF THE SONOMA COUNTY ASSESSOR City Manager Callihan explained the resolution. Upon motion of councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and,unanirfiou'sly approved, reading of Resolution No. p 82-101 tjas waived' and said resolution W'as- adopted. ►noiaa County Five City Vianager Callinan noted that each Councilman had been provided =ar Transportation ..with a copy of the Five, year Transporltation Plan for the 1982-87 an County and invited 'questions or comments on period for Sonoma CounLy on'. same. 1AG's Housing Needs ,heduled Public )pearance-Getty Wyse ischeduled Public )pearance City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting memo dated Viay 20, 1982 concerning the ABAG's Housing Needs Report. Planning Director Skanchy gave a brief report on the proposed housing needs as set in AGAG's Housing Needs Report. Mr. Skanchy indicated that thought the program was for the period of 1980-85 ,the projections were rather 'high. Mir. Skanchy briefly recapped ABAG's projected figures for Rohnert Park noting that some figures had, been adjusted but only slightly. Planning Director Skanchy noted that ABAG's figures were based on the City's master plan and not -onthe present land availability, real estate market, etc. Discussion followed upon which Councilman Hopkins noted that the ABAG report was i'iiierely a guide and that changes and recommendations could be uiade end. submitted to ABAG. �Ir., ;..Hopkins recoi,,imended that "P inning Director Skanchy reduce the proposed ABAG figures by 30% and submit saiiie to ABAG. Council concurred. Council candidate :Betty Bayse, 8695 Lancaster Drive was recognized and briefly 'commented on providing additional human services in Rohnert Park. . :[!Irs., Bayse recommended opening tiOn. and processing for use of federal revenue sharing funds.., She also recommended stricter use of volunteer coordinators. Ms. Yo 111e Singh, -Rofinert Park resident. was recognized and expressed. that she.felt. that the community should rely less on governmental support and should.strive to .help one another more. )►munications Communications' per. the attached outline. ' were brought to, attention of the City Council. No-action was taken on any communications unless specifically noted in these minutes. Page.4 `lay 249 1982 City Manager Callinan reported that a total of 43 garbage bins had been filled during the city's Community Clean -Up campaign. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated May 209 1982 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meetings agenda. Hospital Site Closing City Manager Callinan noted that transfer of title of the hospital site to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital had closed. He indicated that as part of -the closing the city'had received $93,371.46 to reimburse the city for payments made on special assessments on the property. City Manager Callinan informed that he had instructed the Finance Director to add General Fund monies to the amount to bring it to $100,000.and place the amount in the city's General Fund Reserve. City Manager Callinan indicated that Council needed to make a motion approving the transfer of said funds into the General Fund Reserve. T anning Commission City flanager Callinan noted that a vacancy still existed on the %acancy Planning Commission. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, .seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Council. approved and ratifier the transfer of the $100,000 into the General Fund Reserve. YiICA Summer Camps City Pianager Callinan reported that beginning this summer the YMCA will operate summer camps in Rohnert Park. He noted that copies of the TICA.'s brochure had been provided to each Councilman for their review., Ambulance City Vanager Callinan reported bringing up the matter of ambulance service and rates charged in Sonoma County at the last meeting of the Sonoma County City Hanager /County Administrators Croup. He indicated that .County staff members were willing to set up a special task force comprised of county staff and several city managers to study the matter and report back. Discussion followed. Z.P. Stadium City Manager Callinan indicated that he had no news to report concerning the Rohnert Park Stadium. 'ity Attorney's Report City Attorney Flitner reported on the status of the Hewlett Packard court proceedings noting that depositions were now being taken and should be coiplete by June 10, 1982. Mr. Flitner noted that Hevilett Packard was asking that the matter be set for court hearing in July or August. City iP9anager Callinan referred Council to an analysis displayed on the wall as prepared by a professor at Sonoma State. University showing the final outcome of the Hewlett Packard special election. Discussion followed. T anning Commission City flanager Callinan noted that a vacancy still existed on the %acancy Planning Commission. Page 5 Play 24, 1982 Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice call vote, Council delayed appointment to the vacancy to the Planning Commission until after the June 8, 1982 election of new Council members so that the new Council could make said appointment. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, and Cavalli NOES: (1) Councilman Stewart ljournment There being no further business Mayor Cavalli adjourned the open meeting at approximately 3:07 p.m. into closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. losed Session The Council met in closed session with all Council members, City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner present. Personnel and litigations matters were discussed. The closed session adjourned at approximately 3:20 p.m. APPROVED: ayor Cavalli p- ,.