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1978/02/27 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 27, 1978 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 Beary pre- siding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 „p.m. and at which all Council men,,except, Councilman `Hopkins, and City Manager "Callinan were present and ,which was held to discuss a personnel mattere Call to Order -Mayor Beary; called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.: Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins arrived at this point in the meeting, the Arrives tirlie: being approximately 7:05 p.m.- Roll Call Present: (5),Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, and Beary Absent: (0) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan Approval of Minutes Approval of the February 14th,meetng's minutes was deferred to the Council's March 13th meeting in order to allow Council members adequate time to review same. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council- man Hopkins, and unanimously ap proved, the bills per the attached list in the amount of,$706,990.19 were approved. Adding Non- Agendaed Mayor Beary informed that Councilman Hollingsworth had Items requested time be allotted for him ;to speak under Matters from Councilmen. :: :e �': 3: a :: :`a a: ;: .c -�. s; a� .; :. .', a: •.',• :: .: at C O N S E N T C ALE N D A R: City .Manager Callinan referred;the,Council to his memo to the Council, dated February 23, 1978, for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. Resolution No. '78 -22' A'RESOLUTION OF THE- ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE 1. CLAIM OF AUDRIAN W. MORTON, Resolution No. 73 -23 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPT - ING PUBLIC `IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BONDS (Country Club Estates Subdivisions,No. 1, Units B & C) Resolution No. '78 -24* ' RESOLUTION'AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM SCHOOL IMPACT FEE FUND CF RENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR EMILY AVENUE SCHOOL Councilman Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Eck, to waive the reading of Resolution Nos. 78- 22 through 78 -24, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, and adopt same. Page 2 February 27, 1978 Councilman Hollingsworth requested that Resolution No. 78- 24,Authorizing Payment from School Impact Fee Fund of Rent for Administration Office for Emily Avenue School, be removed from tie "Consent Calendar. Resolution No. 78 -24* Councilmen Hopkins and Eck 'accepted, as a friendly amendment to the motion, the removal of Resolution No. 78 -24 from the Consent' Calendar section of the meeting's agenda. Mayor Beary .informed that due' to a` possible conflict: of inter- est, he would abstain from voting''on Resolution No. 78 -23, Accepting Public Improvements and Authorizing Release of Bonds (Country Club Estates Subdivisions No. 1, Units .B and C). Councilman Hopkins' motion to'waive the reading of Resolution Nos. 78 -22 and 78 -23, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, and adopt said resolutions was unanimously approved with Mayor Beary abstaining from voting on Resolution No. 78 -23. Resolution No. 78 -24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT.FROM SCHOOL IMPACT FEE FUND OF RENT'FOR''ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR EMILY AVENUE SCHOOL City Manager Callinan referring to his February 23rd _memo to the Council, ' explained the resolution. Discussion follaae'i. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hollinger -worth, and unanimously; approved, the City Council directed staff to write a letter t6 the school district expressing its opinion `that "`the rental >fee for the administration office of the Emily Avenue School was not an appropriate use of the School Impact Fee Fund.' Resolution No. 78 -25 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF, CONTRACT (Benecia Park Parking Lot, Project No. 1977 --16) City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to the City Council.` Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hollins worth,' and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 78--25 was waived; and ,said resolution was adopted. Swimming Pool City Manager Callinan reviewed his February ,23rd memo to Operations Schedule the Council concerning the Summary of Swimming Pools Financial. OperationE and informed that the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion had endorsed 'the `schedule as 'outlined in Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain4s memo dated February 22nd to City Manager Callinan. Upon motion of Councilman.Hopkins, seconded,by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the swimming pool rates for 1978 as recommended on the Summary of Swimming Pools'Financial'Operations (a copy of which is attached to the 'original set`of these minutes). Page 3 February 27. 147-9 Concession :`Stand - City Manager Ca" inan revi.ewed,his February 23rd memo to Recreation Commission's Alicia Park No. 2 the Council concerning the Parks and endorsing the construction of a concession ;stand.in.Aliciar Park No. 2 baseball field by the-Rohnert Park Boys' Baseball, League. Discussion followed. Upon motion,of Councilman,Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City.Council approved the installation of a concession stand, by the Rohnert Park Boys' Baseball League, in Alicia Park No. 2 baseball field subject to architectural review of the structure by the ;.Planning, Commission. Cultural Arts Commis_',: City Manager Callinan :reviewed his February 23rd memo to the Cul sion Appointment the City Council concerning <possible appointment to Cultural Cultural Arts Commission; and informed that a copy of Arts Corporation President LaVoie's letter transmitting names of various Cultural.ArtsBoard of Directors who had expressed interest in serving on the Cultural Arts Commission had been provided to each Councilman. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Mr. Jack Behl was appointed: to. the `Cultural Arts Commission to fill the vacancy created with the resignation of Katherine Dietz, i.e. until June 30, 1951. Boy Scouts Mock City City Manager Cailinan informed that today had been designateC Boy Scouts had been Council Meeting. as "Scouts in Government Day" whereby to various departments to observe their operations. assigned He disseminated copies of '!'Mock City Council Meeting" agenda. Each Boy Scout Council member, City Attorney and City Manager introduced himself to the audience. Playing Ball on City, Upon Mayor Marlo Brown's request, the committee to study.; ., Iskateboards on city streets presented streets playing ball and riding its report.' Discussion followed. It was the general consensus of the Council that because "danger involved,individuals'should refrain from playin of,the ball or riding' skateboards on city streets. A motion was duly made and seconded, and unanimously approves: that the committee's report should be deferred to a later; date. ". Bi]cepaths Upon May or Marlo Brown's' request, the committee to study p the installation bike-paths presented its report recommending Boulevard and Rohnert Park of bicycle paths on Commerce the of the college. Discussion followed. Expressway in area A motion was duly made and seconded, and unanimously approve( that additional bicycle paths should be provided throughout the City as well as along Commerce Boulevard and Rohnert. Park Expressway. Wage 4 February 27, 1978 Sidewalk- Rohner't'Park - Discussion was initiated concerning.the installation of Expressway sidewalks going both directions along the Rohnert Park Express - way. A= motion was duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved; to authorize the installtion.of sidewalk along Rohnert Park Expressway:. Women's Correctional Discussion was held concerning locating a proposed women's Facility correctional facility in Rohnert Park. A motion was duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved; that consideration of a proposed women's correctional facility in Rohnert; Park be deferred to a ;titer date. Growth Rate Discussion was held concerning Rohnert Park's growth rate. A motion was duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved, that consideration concerning the City's growth rate be postponed until a later date. hospital -Site Discussion was.held concerning Rohnert Park's designated hospital site. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved, the City Council went on 'record as endorsing the present hospital site. Street L ghts� Councilman Fred Blodgett initiated ,a discussion concerning' the length of time allotted for displaying "Walk" signal on various City street lights. He noted that the amount of time allotted to cross a street was insufficient and could impose unnecessary danger to pedestrians and bicylists. Discussion followed, Bruce & Burton Avenues Councilman Mark ,Olsen initiated discussion concerning installa- tion of;speed bumps at the intersection of Bruce and Burton' Avenues. Discussion followed. - Upon a motion duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized the installation of speed bumps at all dangerous intersections. Volunteer Firefighters Councilman Ralph Pennington initiated a discussion concerning the possibDity of displaying a sign at the new Northern Public Safety Building soliciting applications for Volunteer Fieighters services. Discussion followed. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved, consideration of displaying a sign at the Northern Public Safety Building regarding Volunteer Firefighters was deferred to a later date. Adjournment The Scout Mayor adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:50 p.m. Page 5 February 27, 1978 Mayor Beary resumed chairing.of the meeting and generally commented on various action taken by the Boy Scouts' during their Mock City Council meeting. Recess._ Mayor Beary declared a recess at I this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:50 P.M. Reconvene Cultural Arts re.. Community & Recreation Center Planning Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Mrs. Lovetta LaVoie, President of the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation, read a letter to the Council concerning the Council's designating a committee to study development of a performing arts center within the new Community and .Recreation Center complex. Discussion followed. Mayor Beary made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, that the City Council appoint a committee to study the development of the Community and Recreation Center complex. Discussion followed during which Mayor Beary withdrew his motion, and Councilman Hopkins withdrew his second. The Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for�the' Council's consideration at its March 23rd meeting concerning the establishment of a committee to study the development of the Community and,Recreation Center complex. Mrs. Virginia Bell Mrs. Virginia Bell, 5233 Daniel Court, was recognized and generally commented on the Council's voting record during the past 1 1/2 years, expressed her opinion that, based on past history the Council was "pro-growth", and commented that many good ideas brought up by Councilman Eck had died for lack of second when they actually merited consideration. Bellevue Fire Protection City Manager.Callinan reivewed his February 23rd memo to District re. Use of the City Council concerning the Bellevue Fire Protection Aqueduct Water District's February lst letter requesting the City's consent fon the district to receive water, for firefighting purposes only, from the ' Sonoma County Water Agency Aqueduct. Discus- sion followed. Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Eck, that the Rohnert Park City Council would have no objection to the Bellevue Fire Protection District receiving water from the Sonoma County Water Agency aqueduct for fire protection services only. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to amend the original motion to request the Board of Supervisor to outline its philosophy about inter-acting with the City Council. Said motion died for lack of a second Jarvis -Gann Initiative City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to (Proposition 13) the City Council relative to the Jarvis -Gann Initiative. Discussion followed. Soccer Field City Manager Callinan, referring to his February 23rd memo to the City Council, initiated a discussion concerning designating and developing a field especially for the soccer program. Discussion followed. High School Stadium City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo concern_. Lights ing installing lights at the high school football field. Mrs. Patricia Sawka 570 Lamont Court, was recognized and suggested that the Council could use the stadium lights at the high school for a dual purpose, i.e. football games and soccer activities. South Santa Rosa Ave.- City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to Sidewalk Installation the City Council concerning installation of sidewalk on the west side of South Santa Rosa Avenue, south of the Rohnert Park Expressway, and quotes received for the installation of same. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council- man Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized the installation of sidewalk along South Santa Rosa Avenue and authorized the City Manager to work out an appropriate agreement with Codding Enterprises, property owner, for reimbursement to the City for installation of same. Councilman Eck Leaves Councilman Eck left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:40 p.m. Page 6 February 27, 1978 Councilman Hollingsworth's original motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Roberts, Beary HOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins 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. 781 E. Cotati Avenue Councilman Hollingsworth, referring to item No. 20 of the communications outline, requested that he be provided with copies of the various City department's reports concerning ' 10-L SaCY.`..i 6 VV 1.46,4 .tivcaauc e Wastewater Update City Manager Callinan updated his February 23rd memo to the City Council concerning the Regional Water Quality Control Board's cease and desist order and subsequent lifting of same subject to conditions. Disc ussion followed. Well Nos. 15 and 16 City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to the City Council concerning development of Well Nos. 15 and 16. Discussion followed. Jarvis -Gann Initiative City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to (Proposition 13) the City Council relative to the Jarvis -Gann Initiative. Discussion followed. Soccer Field City Manager Callinan, referring to his February 23rd memo to the City Council, initiated a discussion concerning designating and developing a field especially for the soccer program. Discussion followed. High School Stadium City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo concern_. Lights ing installing lights at the high school football field. Mrs. Patricia Sawka 570 Lamont Court, was recognized and suggested that the Council could use the stadium lights at the high school for a dual purpose, i.e. football games and soccer activities. South Santa Rosa Ave.- City Manager Callinan reviewed his February 23rd memo to Sidewalk Installation the City Council concerning installation of sidewalk on the west side of South Santa Rosa Avenue, south of the Rohnert Park Expressway, and quotes received for the installation of same. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council- man Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized the installation of sidewalk along South Santa Rosa Avenue and authorized the City Manager to work out an appropriate agreement with Codding Enterprises, property owner, for reimbursement to the City for installation of same. Councilman Eck Leaves Councilman Eck left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:40 p.m. Page 7 February 27, 1978 Redwood Empire City Manager Callinan informed that effective March 1, 1978 lfiinioipal Tnmiranoe the'City would be insured for property and liability.as Fund well As worker's-compensation under the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund, ie. formerly the Redwood Empire Worker's Compensation Fund. CETA Worker's Compensa- City Manager Callinan advised that the City's CETA employees tion Insurance would be covered for worker's compensation insurance through the State Compensation Insurance Fund. United Way "Gold Award'! City Manager Callinan informed Finance Director Charbonneau had accepted for the 'City of Rohnert Park,United Way's "Gold, Award" denoting that 50% or more of the City's employees participated in the United Way fund raising program. County Services Study, City Manager Callinan informed that Councilman Roberts and he had attended a recent meeting of the Executive Committee Of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County held to discuss the cost of conducting a study relative to the operation and finances of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department and what reasonable requests the cities could make of the Board of Supervisors in relation.to the high cost of operating said department, which-is in part supported by the tax revenues derived from incorporated areas. Discus- sion followed between City Council members and City Manager Callinan. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth,, and approved by the following vote, the City. Council agreed to participate in the proposed study regarding cities' tax burden relative to the operation of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department, based on the assumption that Rohnert Park's cost for participating in the study will cost between $1,300 and $1,800. AYES: 00 Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts, Beary NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Eck Garbage Service City Manager Callinan informed that he had received a tele- phone call from a resident complimenting the Rohnert Park Disposal Company crews for their competent service provided to the residents. He indicated that the call was being brought -to the Council's attention because of its uniqueness. City Attorney's Report City Manager Callinan advised that the City Attorney's report, which includes a proposed bingo ordinance,would be deferred until the March 13th Council meeting when City Attorney Flitner would be present. Hospital Facilities Councilman Hollingsworth read a prepared statement, dated February 27, 1978, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes, concerning extending an invitation to the Hospital Corporation of America to appear at the March 13th City Council meeting to present a proposal for a possible hospital in Rohnert Park. D ussion followed with Mrs. Virginia Bell, 5233 Daniel Court, participating. Page 8 February 27, 1978 Reserve Officers Week Mayor Beary informed that he would be issuing a proclamation declaring March 13 -17 "Reserve Officers? Weeki9. Water Leak Councilman Roberts informed that there was a water leak in the area of Country Club Drive at Santa Dorotea Circle. City Manager Callinan advised he would follow up on the matter. Benefits to Volunteer Councilman Hollingsworth asked City Manager Callinan what Police 6 Fire Personnel benefits would be available to volunteer Police and Fire Auxiliary members /citizens, should they get hurt or injured while serving the community. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council - man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed staff to prepare a report concerning those benefits available to members of the Volunteer Police and Fire Auxiliaries for on the job injuries. Mayors? 6 Councilmen ?s City Manager Callinan initiated a brief discussion concerning Assn. Membership including the Board of Supervisors on the Mayors? and Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County membership. File No. 0577 - Mrs. Patricia Sawka, 570 Lamont Court, was recognized and Boise Cascade Use informed that she had written a letter to the editor of Permit the Rohnert Park Cotati Times soliciting comments from resi- dents concerning the proposed Boise Cascade wholesale /retail lumber facility to be located on Commerce Boulevard, north of Transport Avenue, and informed that she had received five letters and one telephone call, all expressing opposition to the proposed Boise Cascade facility. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 9.06 p.m. f / Deputy City Clerk Feb. 77, 1978 Information update on hospital feasabili.ty I have extended an ivni tat.:i.on to the Hospi.ta.l. Corporation of America to appear at the March. 13th City Council Meeting. At such time they will be prepared to present a nroposa I to the City of Rohnert Park for a possible hospital in our city in the near future. :'liter conversations with ,loan Ripple of ;:Test Bay Health Systems Agency and harry Maniscalco of the North flay Health Systems Agency. They believe that now is the best time to pursue a Iospital. for our City. They North ray Health Systems Agency Representative says that they are currently involved in a study to allocate hospital beds wthin Sonoma County, and I believe that we should pursue immediately what ever course of action is necessary to effectively and economically bring a Hospital to our Community. I have been told that the Santa Rosa General. Hospital is for sale and. can be obtained. This would provide the necessary licenses and permits to enable a facility to locate in our City. It is my understanding that the hospital Corporation of America is willin. to mate the necessary a.coui.sitions to bring these licenses and permits to Rohnert Park. This would in turn allow a hospital to be build in our City by private enterprise. I art? suggesting that City Staff along with City Council consider this exciting proposal. CITY muNcTUTAN.