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1978/04/24 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 24, 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 Hopkins presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Council- men, except Councilman.Stewart, and City,Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Mayor Hopkins called the meeting,of the regular session to order At approximately 7;23 p.m...,and; led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary,,Carbone, Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Public -Works /City Engineer Brust, Director of Public Safety Dennett and Fire.Services Commander Bick Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by.Councilman B,ea:y, and. "unanimously'approved, the minutes of April 14, 1978 were approved as submitted.-:, Approval of Bills .Upon motion of Councilman Roberts:, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously,approved,,the bills per the attached list in the amount of $261,025,51 were approved as submitted. Community Mr. Phil Hyslop, 10 Estrella Drive, was recognized and Amphitheatre informing that the was he churchs' coordinator for the Founder's Day activities, advised that the community's pastors were in-,favor of the development of a community .amphitheatre and�`inquired what the status of the amphitheatr6s, development was or if the,.matter had been shelved indefinitely. Discussion followed during which Mr. Iiyslop was apprised of the establishment and meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Feasibility of the Theatre Arts Building. Mr. Ralph Lee re. Mr. Ralph Lee, 559 Santa Alicia Drive, was recognized and Rohnert Park Taxi described a recent incident which transpired between the proprietors of Rohnert Park Taxi and himself and after which he was "allegedly refused taxi cab service. Discussion followed between City Council members, City Manager Callinan and Mr. Lee. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed staff to contact the Rohnert Park 'Taxi service in an attempt to resolve the matter. • bD �♦ °I ' 0 e �e OD '' O � X10 b X99 MIO JIO nls 96 � X19 < AIL +Y eve YO AO Ib. IY Ib 61 ab ,. I. e a I a Page 2 April 24, 1978 C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo to''the City Council, dated April 20, 1978, for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. Resolution No; 78 -5�3 :RESOLUTION ACCEPTING'COMPLETION AND 'DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Street Traffic Markings, Project No 1976- 20,�PMS- 000- S(543) Resolution No. 78 -54''' RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Dorote�`Park, Project No. 1976 =8) Resolution No. 7855 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT' MAINTENANCE Resolution No. 78 -56 RESOLUTION SETTING PAY RATE FOR ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Resolution No. 78 -57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NEW MIMEOGRAPH MACHINE FOR CITY OFFICES Resolution No. 78 -58 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SONOMA COUNTY FINAL 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY /•COUNTY /FIRE DISTRICT TASK FORCE Parcel Map No. 47 - ''Approving Parcel Map No. 47, for Cofego Enterprises, area north of Copeland Creek, immediately -east of Copeland Creek senior citizens apartment complex on Enterprise Drive, and accepting dedication of Parcels "A" and "B" and public utility easement shown thereon, Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 7853 through 78 -58 was waived and said resolutions were- and Parcel Map No. 47 approved, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of-the meeting's agenda. a. a '° a. a aC 9 °e' ae °e" see" 7S• °� n° ee 6e ae e0 �°e 'ee :i�. Sri 9: i °.' a; °9.° es °as Ordinance No. 346 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15,30ILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,,1976 EDITION; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1976 EDITION; TIME UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 EDITION; THE UNIFORM,. FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1976 EDITION; AND THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1976 EDITION, AS AMENDED, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF SUCH A14ENDMENTS City Manager Callinan reviewed his April 20th memo to the City Council and explained that the ordinance adopting uniform codes had -been amended to require: 1) 5/8" gypsum wall board on ceilings, 2) electric metallic tubing (EMT) Page 3 April 24, 1978 in commercial buildings, and 3) non - corrosive water piping (minimum 160 PSI test pressure) for all underground water pipe and fittings between the meter and structure. Discus - sion followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan and City Engineer Brust. Mr. Alan Nelson, representing Condiotti Enterprises, was recognized and explained that his company had previously experienced buckling and separation with 3/811 siding until it started using 3/819 overlay siding manufactured by Simpson products. He explained that the overlay siding was treated with resin, which was water repellant, and displayed samples of same and 5/811 siding taken from a house where there had been severe separation. He explained that requiring 5 /8" siding would increase home construction cost by $300- 400 and would necessitate his company using fir siding. He recommended that the city require a resin treated 3/899 overlay (similar to that produced by Simpson products). Discussion followed during which Mr. Nelson was requested to have his specific suggestion put in written form by the building industry's association and presented to the city for consideration. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 346 was waived and said ordinance was adopted as amended. Ordinance No. 349 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF RAILROAD TRACKS, SIDINGS AND SPURS BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT `City Manaper.Callinan, referring to his April 20th memo to the City Council, explained the ordinance and reminded that Mr. Robert Wienmann had indicated he would poll the "D11 section residents concerning same. He explained that Boise Cascade would be required to apply for a use permit under the provisions of the ordinance and thereafter a public hearing would have to be held before the Planning Commission concerning same. Mayor Hopkins asked if any member of the audience, who could provide new information concerning the proposed ordin- ance, desired to speak. Mr. Robert Wiemann, 5763 Dexter Circle, interim president of the:Rohnert Park Homeownerls Coordinating Council, was recognized and read a prepared statement (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes) urging the City Council not to adopt Ordinance No. 349 and to revoke prior architectural and use permit approval for the proposed Boise Cascade retail /wholesale lumber facility. Mr. Wiemann reviewed results of his survey which showed that 884 of the individuals polled were opposed to railroad spurs as well as Boise Cascade locating in the community. He also informed that the homeowner's council was opposed to a women's correctional facility being developed in Rohnert Park. Page 4 April.24, 1979 `Mr 'Peter D. Bailey, 7149`Adrian, give, wap recognized and expressed that the survey had no validity. He asked why Boise Cascade shouldn't be allowed to, locate in Rohnert Park and noted that 'it'had been previously disclosed that .Boise Cascade owned the property. upon which, they were to develop. Fie commented that the'noise /air pollution associated with the Cal Wood Door operation was under the air pollution control district's jurisdiction.. He suggested that maybe the residents had made a poor investment in purchasing their homes in the northern area,and asked why they didnt look at'the railroad spur or. sidings at the time they purchased their homes. Mr. Charles kitchen, 5764 Dexter Circle, was recognized and commented that the validity of..the survey could be questioned, but that he would offer a solution to the matter. Mr..Kitchen read exerpts from the planning staff report concerning 'B'oise' Cascade- Corporation °s; application for architectural review and use- permit:. approval for a retail/ Wholesale lumber facility. Mr. Kitchen suggested that the city cou�d.put a two year moratorium on the issuance of use..permits for railroad spur tracks. He commented that Boise•;C.ascade was saying on one hand that "it wanted to be the city's good neighor ", but if the city wouldn't issue a use permit for a spur. track theii it would initiate litigation proceedings.' Mr. Kitchen felt that instituting a 2 year moratorium on the issuance of use permits for railroad spur tracks would allow time to consider the- matter.and afford residents locating in the area an opportunity to offer their input. Fie also suggested the possibility of having an environmental impact report prepared. .Mr. Kitchen generally commented on golf course /recreational facilities in the northern area and their relationship to the proposed Boise Cascade retail /wholesale lumber facility and subsequent development. He suggested that before the Council i'ss'ue a use permit for a railway, spur -that it obtain a letter from Boise Cascade stating that it could obtain daytime railway service. Mr-. Donald Moitoza, 5732 Dorian Drive, was recognized and expressed that he had made a very good investment by purchasins. a home in Rbhnert Park. He requested that the Council give this matter its serious attention especially in looking for a long -term solution. Mr. Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane, was recognized and explained that the Council may have gotten a wrong impression relative to the intention of he and his associates who own the large parcel of 'land south of the proposed. Boise Cascade facility. He explained that his firm was in favor both of Boise Cascadel� proposed use and its location on the 12 -13 acre parcel. It was his opinion that Boise Cascade . was a major corporation that could afford to install well suited landscaping and that there would be other buildings which would shield /buffer the proposed lumber facility from residences in "D" neighbor hood. Page 5 April 24, 1978 He sugges-t.ed that heavy landscaping be installed along the railroad, that in his opinion, the proposed ordinance was a very'good` one giving the city the best leverage in order to get the Cal Wood Door operation to change its shipping schedule. Boise Cascade, he pointed out; was such a.large organization that if anyone could get daytime railway service, it could. Mr. Robert Wienmann was again recognized and, at Councilman Robert's request', read`the five survey questions and explained in detail the survey results. Discussion followed amongst the Council. Councilman Roberts made a motion not'to adopt Ordinance No. 349. Said motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Steuart, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 349 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (10 Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Stewart and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts KAIRO -S Request for City Manager Callinan reviewed his April 20th memo to the Financial'Support :City Council concerning 'KAIROS' request for a city contribution of $1,044 for the fiscal year 1978 -79 and introduced Mr. Gregory Fearon, KAIROS Office Manager. Mr.'Fearon was recognized and briefly described various community services offered by KAIROS and commented on previous financial requests. Discussion followed concerning funding and possible duplica- tion of services. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized placing in the 1978 -79 budget for consideration an expenditure of $1,044 for the KAIROS community center. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximatley 8:30 p.m. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:31 p.m. File No. 0548 - City Manager Callinan; referring to his April 20, 1978 Qantas Development' memo to the City Council, gave a staff report on the Colegio Corp., Colegio Vista Vista Subdivision No. 5 final map, which was displayed. Sub. 5, Final Map Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, the Council approved the final map for Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 5, and authorized the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for recording with the understanding that in approving the final map the city is not guaranteeing sewer and water service. Page 6 April 24, 1978 AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Stewart and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT; (2) Councilmen "Beary and Roberts File No. 0590 - Citj'Manager Callinan reviewed his'April 20th memo to the Pacific Coast ';City Council concerning Pacific Coast Development Company's Development Co., application for a General Planamendment "and rezoning for App. for General Plan approximately 11 acres located northeast of'Santa Dorotea Amendment and Circle and south of Dorotea'Park:'for "a 35 lot "R1- 8000 -PD" Rezoning subdivision and informed that Council members had received copies of the planning staff report and correspondence regarding same. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned at this point in the meeting, Returns the time being approximately 8:34 p.m.- Planning Director Skanchy offered to answer any questions the Council might have. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing concerning Pacific Coast Development Company's Application for General Plan amendment and rezoning for ll+ acres located northeast of Santa Dorotea Circle and south of Dorotea Park tot a. Amend the city's General Plan map to change the designation for said"property'from ` an elementary school site to low density residential (1 to 5 units per acres). b.' Change the zoning ori'subj ect property from "A" (Agricultural) to "R1- 8000 -PD" (Single Family Residential, Planned Unit Development) District in order to allow development of- a 35 lot single 'family residential subdivision and expansion of Dorotea Park in accordance with a tentative subdivision map on file with the city. Mr. David Bliese, 6094 Diane Court, was recognized and informed that he.was acting as a spokesman for approximately 24 homeowners located adjacent to the elementary school /park site. Mr. Bliese read a petition (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes) expressing opposition Pacific Coast Development's application for a proposed General Plan amendment and rezoning and a synopsis of residents ' comments concerning possible development-of the 11+ acre Santa Dorotea school site. Planning Director.Skanchy and City Manager Callinan, respond.. ing to Mayor Hopkins, commented on the number of homes the designated school /park site could serve if developed as ,a park site. Discussion followed between the Council and staff members. Page 7 April 24, 1978 Mr. Gerald Schloetter, 6089 Daphne Court, was recognized and explained that when he had purchased'a home built by Pacific Coast Development that no one had guaranteed the school site would definitely be utilized for a school. -He expressed that if the City:Council could not appropriate funds to purchase the subject property that he would like ,to see:Pacific Coast Development construct homes. He requested that the city mow the weeds on the vacant lot regardless of what the outcome of the - matter. Mr. Robert Wienmann, was recognized and`informed that Mr. Bliese sat on the Board of Directors of the Rohnert Park Homeowner's Coordinating Council and that the survey results showed 89.10 of those persons polled desired the city to retain the proposed subdivision area as a school site and /or open space. .There being no ,one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Discussion followed between Council members. The Council; upon Mr. Bliese's inquiry, informed that it had referred to the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District relative to its: .recommendation concerning the abandonment of the subject school site. Councilman Roberts asked if the residents in I'D" neighborhood would have any objections to rezoning the ll+ acre site to "R1- 8000 -P1D" in accordance with the proposed development plan submitted by Pacific .Coast Development if;it were stipulated that no two story structures would be allowed and that the through street be connected to Santa Dorotea Circle, immediately opposite Dana Court, thereby eliminating.. the necessity of making Diane Court into a thoroughfare. Mr. Bliese expressed that.he couldn't say one way or the other concerning Councilman Robert's suggestion in that he was.only a spokesman for the residents concerning the Pacific Coast Development application for a general plan amendment and rezoning; and declined to express his personal opinion concerning same. Henoted that many of the residents hadn't received notice of tonight's public hearing. Mr. Ed Westman, 228 Alison Avenue, was recognized and express- ed, that neither the school district nor the city had sufficient funds to purchase and develop the property, therefore, as a solution to the matter why not allow the land to be developed thereby putting the property on the tax rolls thus generating revenues which would be utilized for other areas.in the community. Discussion followed between Council members and City Manager Callinan concerning limiting single family development on the 11+ acres site to less than 2 stories and realigning the proposed Diane Court thoroughfare. Page 8 April 24, 1978 City Manager Callinan recommended that the City Council introduce an ordinance to rezone.the.subject property from "A►► (Agricultural) to "R1­8000-PD"-,(Single Family Residential, Planned Unit Development) District,...thereafter subject . ordinance and :a resolution amending .the General Plan could be considered for adoption at the Council's May 8th meeting after receiving a staff report with alternatives. Ordinance No. 350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change, A.P. No. 143- 410 -12, 14 and 17) Upon motion .of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 350 was waived. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 350 was introduced— AYES: ( 3) Councilmen Carbone , V , r nd s' p ins NOES: (1) Councilman '�}�-u L✓+- : ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:35 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:45 p.m. with all five (5) Council members present. Ambulance Service: Councilman Stewart informed that she was going to tape 1) Brown's this portion of'the meeting for a Santa Rosa Junior College 2) Cadle's instructor and that if anyone had any objection she would 3) All -City not tape their'comments: City Manager Callinan reviewed his April 20th and April 24th memos to the City Council concerning ambulance /paramedic service and reminded that copies of all the various documents and /or communications had been.disseminated to Council members. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the applications Of 1) B.- OoWi's Ambulance Service, 2) Cadle,s mercy Ambulance Service, and 3) All City Medi -Van and Medical Transfer (i.e. Messrs. Corbin and Lopez) for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate ambulance service within the city of Rohnert Park. Mr. Jim Groom, Cadle's Mercy Ambulance Service, was recognized and explained that his company had expanded its service to the Guerneville area in April 1977 and to the Sebastopol area in October 1977. Currently, he explained, it provided paramedic service to the Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. areas with the Sebastpol area doing better than expected. Mr. Groom expressed pride in the ambulance. service provided by the City of Rohnert Park and recommended that the service be upgraded either by public or private enterprise. Page 9 April 24, 1978 He informed that in 1973 Cadle's was instrumental in estab- lishing a paramedic program in Sonoma County and that the paramedic service, in his opinion., was a blessing to both the communities of Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. He hoped that the City Council would consider providing a similar service in Rohnert Park. Mr. Groom, in concluding his `t presentation, of_ferred to answer any questions the Council might have. Mayor Hopkins inquired if any of'.the Council members desired to ask questions of Mr. Groom. Councilman Stewart 'inquired if Cadle's Mercy Ambulance Service would be willing to work with the city either in providing backup ambulance service or rotating personnel if the.Council decided to provide an upgraded public ambulance service. Mr. Groom responded that he considered Cadle's to be a very responsible ambulance service in that it worked coopera- tively in providing upgraded service to various communities. He pointed out`that some problems might be encountered insofar as liability was concerned but that his company would not.refuse any type of aid that might be requested. Mayor Hopkins inquired if anyone further desired to be heard. Mr. William Corbin, 382 Brockhurst, Santa Rosa, was recognized and informed that he and his partner, Mr. Lopez, had presented to the City Council a proposal for ambulance service. He expressed his shock regarding the statement made earlier by staff (relative to All -City not being considered because 'it didn't offer . paramedic service), fie expressed his respect that the other companies being considered were established, but pointed out that Rohnert Park was a growing and changing, city. He also expressed that he could appreciate a modern idea, that he didn't know what to say and that insofar as All -City Medi -Van and Medical Transfer Service's proposal was concerned the staff and Council must have already made up their minds. Councilman Stewart explained that the remarks and recommenda- tions which Mr. Corbin had made reference to were those of staff. She explained that the Council was considering whether or not the city should have a paramedic service if,'in fact, there was a.need. Mr. Corbin explained that "All- City" had no intentions of being.competitive with the city's ambulance service and that he had also worked with.some of the gentlemen in the audience. Councilman Stewart commented that if All City was offering paramedic service,then it would again,be considered by the Council. City Manager Callinan clarified that the City Council was in actuality considering three Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity. Page 10 April 24, 1973 He noted that the difference between the three applications was that Brown's.and Cadle's were offering paramedic service while All City was not, Mr. Corbin expressed his opinion that there should be another ambulance service within Rohnert Park, but that there wasn't enough business to substantiate a paramedic service. Mr. George Bell, 5233 Daniel Court, was recognized and informed that he had been provided, paramedic service in Mill galley; that-the paramedic ambulance service arrived in three minutes time and he was transported to Letterman Hospital. He praised the Mill Valley service, recommended that Rohnert Park implement a paramedic service, and suggested that the Council look into the city's method of loading patients into the ambulance and why it took 13 minutes response time after receiving an emergency call. City Manager Callihan, with reference to Mr. Bell's comments, explained' that a `Public ,Safety Officer was at the scene within 2 minutes and that, according to the Department of Public Safety, the ambulance arrived within 9 minutes. Director of Public Safety Dennett' and Fire Services Comamnder Bick, who were present in the audience,. confirmed City Manager Callihan's'statement. Mr. Bell commented that because he lived in the northern area he considered the response time insufficient and offered to make a donation and support anyone that would provide a paramedic. service. Mayor Hopkins explained that the City Council was considering whether or not the city heeded upgraded service. Mr. Bell informed that the'3 minutes response time by the Mill Valley paramedic service saved his life and that probably if it had been 9-13 minutes he wouldn't be hear speaking with the City Council tonight. Mr. Brown, representing Brown's Ambulance Service, was recognized and offered to answer any questions the Council might have. Fie informed that copies of letter from 1) Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Dr. Barry Smith, M.D. and 2) Dr. Barry S. Landfield, M.D'.'. Inc., had been presented to each Council member. He informed that since the inception of the paramedic service three individuals had been saved through utilization of paramedic services. Councilman Stewart asked if Brown's Ambulance Service would be interested in exchanging personnel if the city decided to upgrade its present public ambulance service. Mr. Brown explained that one of the things that his firm was attempting to do was to integrate its service, that is that the paramedic service was in its beginning stages just starting to grow. Page 11 Apra 1.978 4 . �'�/- ohnert Park It He expressed that in his opinion, r would, best be served by private ambulanceQ and if the city decided., 9 "' to keeps its pubic zk�-o ambulance service, that he didn't fee.l.he was " Councilman Stewart asked if the ambulance stationed in set up to work with Rohnert Park would be backed up if it were called out of US. the area. Mr. Brown informed that an ambulance'wauld be stationed at the end of Santa Rosa Avenue, 2.1 /2miles south of the California Highway Patrol office. Councilman Stewart inquired if Mr. Brown meant that at the time the,Rohnert.Park ambulance•left the city limits that.'another ambulance would move town.to that point. Mr: Brcwn'explained that sometimes the ;ambulance would ;.: be required to. leave the•area either beyond Petaluma or Santa Rosa, at.,'which time another anbulance would be located in the Rohnert Park area. Councilman Carbone. inquired if,it were•`true that paramedics in Sonoma County earned approximately $3,00 /Hr. Mr. Broom informed that his company -`had been analyizing the income from the paramedic program, noting that it usually took about.90.days to determine the amount of income. - At this,.time.the company was just breaking even. He advised that a paramedic's starting wage in the Las Angeles area was..approximatley $800. Medivac paramedics also started for a salary of approximately $800 and commented on work schedules. Councilman Carbone generally commented on the desirability of a attaining abetter response time to emergency calls, ,and that he was impressed with the cost involved in providing .paramedic service by a private ambulance company. .Mayor. Hopkins inquired if any other member of the audience desired to speak. Mr. Harry Keller, 6186 Country Club Drive, was recognized and commented that he mas.sure the Council would look at th,;paramedic•issue as a,matter of .dollars and cents, but that most people were, willing to pay.almost anything for extended life. He noted that he wasn't speaking in favor of either, one ambulance service or the other, but urged that a program be instituted to obtain a better response time. He informed that there were individuals who did not know-the.city's ambulance se vice was available to them and admonished the Counci A of to just count dollars and cents of the matter. Councilman Carbone expre ed that he was very sorry when ;a private ambulance had een called as.backup to the City ,of,Rohnert Park's ambulance serivice. Page 12 April 24, 1978 -Mr. Groom explained that in emergency situations, the closest available ambulance was dispatched to the area. Dr. Holtzer, Sonoma County Health- Officer, was introduced by Mayor Hopkins. Dr. Holtzer compl- imented the scope of the staff report which he felt.outlined excellently the problems in establishing a paramedic service. Dr. Holtzer expressed his opinion that the city should maintain a "first response" system pointing out that the first 3 -4 minutes during an emergency situation were the most critical. He observed that the economic situation always faced an organization, that is essential that paramedics rotate to maintain their skills and that the team would have to have the confidence of the base station, i.e. hospital staff. Dr.-Holtzer generally commented that the paramedic service in Santa Rosa had been operating at about 3 calls a day, roughly 150 of those calls required paramedic skills. He informed that once a paramedic service was instituted there would be an increase in the number of calls experienced, that is individuals utilizing paramedic services. There bein no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the._public,hearing.: General discussion followed between City Council members and staff. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council endorsed City Manager Callinan's five (5) recommendations contained in his April 24th memo to the City Council to wit: 1. Do not approve any Certificate of Public Convenience, and Necessity for any of the applicants at this time because the public health, safety and welfare of the community does .not require any ambulance service other than that now being; provided by the city and because a private ambulance company would not be a financial success if the city ambulance competes with it'. 2. Direct staff to continue operating the city ambulance as usual for the next few months. 3. Authorize staff to enter into discussions and negotiations with Brown's Ambulance Service or Cadle's Mercy Ambulance Service or both.together with the goal of getting one, the other, or bath, established in the community to provide ambulance service with paramedic staffing... (recognizing that they'll have to rotate their crews between Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park in order to have enough activity to maintain their paramedic skills.) 4. Establishing as a Council policy that as a condition of private ambulance company being allowed to operate in our city that it or they would provide necessary training to the city's Department of Public Safety personnel so that the city can maintain an adequately trained force of EMT's on an on- going basis who would be available in the event of need, natural disasters, etc. Page 13 April 24, 1973 5. Authorize and directs the staff to make contact with the County of Sonoma, the City of Cotati, Cotati Fire Protec- tiori District, in the hopes of getting those public agencies involved in a'program to provide ambulance service to the area surrounding Rohnert Park and in so doing to share with any costs that would be incurred in bringing paramedic manned ambulance service to our area. The Council amended the list to include 6.. That existing city °service's be upgraded. 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'. Golf Course Lakes City Manager Callinan reviewed his April 20th memo to the Deepening City Council concerning deepening the existing golf course lakes. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the.City Council allocated $25,000 to deepen the existing golf course lakes with said sum to be amortized over a period of years by the golf course operation. amortized by the golf course corporation. City Manager's City Manager Callinan reviewed'his April 20th'memo concering Report those items as listed under the' "City Manager's Report" section of the meeting's agenda. Cotati -R.P. School City Manager Callinan advised that "there would be a farewell District Moving Office luncheon given for the Cotati- Rohnert Park School District Friday, April 213th because it was moving to the new unified ,school ... district office on East Cotati Avenue. Council members were invited to attend.. Lighting High School Councilman Carbone initiated a discusion concerning authorizing Football Field expenditures of Capital Outlay Funds designated for the high school stadium for installation of lights on the high school football field. Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, to authorize funds for installation of lights on the high school football field subject to the conditions suggested by City Manager Callinan in his April 20th memo to the Council. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts withdrew his second. Mayor Hopkins seconded the motion which failed by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts and Stewart It was the consensus of the Council that this matter should be discussed jointly with the unified school district at the upcoming, unified school district board /city council meeting. Wage 14 Adjournment April 24, 1976 Mr. Ed Drugel, Santa Barbara Drive, was recognized and expressed that he was under the - impression that funds for ,the.stadium lights had been collected by the Booster's Club. Councilman Stewart informed that only X500 had been collected and deposited in the.ban!c.by said - organization. Councilman Beary informed.that the amount collected from donations to the Boosters Club had been nominal. That the monies collected by the City was through imposition of a 44bedroom tax7P fund by the city. Discussion followed. There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at,approximately.11.:00 p.m. deputy CHy Clerk April 24, 1978 TO THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL: WE, THE PEOPLE ADJACENT TO THE RECENTLY RELEASED ELEVEN ACRE SANTA DOROTEA SCHOOL SITE. OPPOSE THE PROPOSED BUILDING OF HOUSES AT THIS LOCATION. WE PETITION THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL TO REJECT THE APPLICATIONS OF PACIFIC COAST DEVELOPMENT;WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN ACRES TO THE NORTH AND EAST OF SANTA DOROTEA CIRCLE AND SOUTH OF DOROTEA PARK, BEING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 143-410-12, 14, AND 17: 1. We request no change on the zoning on subject property from "A" (Agricultural) to "R1 -8000 PD" (Single Family Residential, Planned Unit Development), in order to allow development of a 35 lot single family residential subdivision map on file with the city. 2. We request that the City of Rohnet Park General Plan Map be amended to change the designation for said property from an elementary school site to a low maintenance park. THE FOLLOWING OWING PETITIONERS' LIVE ADJACENT TO AND WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF SAID PROPERTY. THEY REPRESENT MOST OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FIVE WHO WERE NOT AT HOME WHEN THE PETITIONERS CALLED, Two WHO WERE IN FAVOR OF THE DEVELOPMENT (HOUSE BUILDING TRADESMEN) AND ONE WHO THOUGHT HIS TAXES WOULD BE LOWERED IF MORE HOUSES WERE BUILT. We, the undersiEned, petition the Planninq Commission of the City of Rohnert Park to refuse the grantinZ of any use permits for railroad tracks, sidin7s or spurs on property adjacent to residential areas. NAME: ADDRESS: zc- ( _r We, the undersigned, petition the Planning Commission of the City of Ibhnert Park to refuse the granting of any use permits for railroad tracks, sidings or spurs on property adjacent to residential areas. N'A14 E,'- AMESS: , the undersi:-,,,-ned, petition the Plannin,,-, Commission of the City of Rohnert Park to refuse the grant� _ � an a use oerm its -for - railroad tracks, s"I.Aim"s or spurs on proper y adjacent -to residential areas. - ADMESS: W, , I lo � AT 11 - - - z_�' ,,/ A ; i­ ') '5�1 i Z. 12 ��: Y a. �' . ,. �. , _ _ _ � .. � , , . __ ���� � �. �� t f/ � � _ .. a.#. �x.,.5va � >a..:±ibn , s:. «ra :.err _..c..... ... ... .. ,. ... .... lµ � �� \ _ S � N� _�'�� J .. %��. e. fi - Mi � �, � ��... "We purchased our home adjacent to the open parcel with the under- standing that the land would most likely be used for a school or a park. While a portion of the vacant land has been developed into a aprk, the area developed is not adequate considering the number of homes it is intended to serve. It has only minimal facilities and is destined to be over-crowded from the beginning. The way this part of town is growing, it is responsible at this time to assure open space to accommodate the very near future needs. Once the land is built upon it will never be available again. Do not ruin a to-date well planned area by compromising and sacrificing." Mr. & Mrs. Brad Savage 831 Sai.-,ta Dorotea vil do not want any construction of any kind in the new area." Mr. & Mrs. Balitlit 861 Santa Dorotea "When we bought this house on Diane Court we were told there was to be a school behind us and a dead end street at each end. If they put houses in that would mean more traffic up and down Diane Court and no open space behind us." Mr. & Mrs. Doe Diane Court "Our ONE and ONLY Reason for buying a house in this area was the wish to escape from the noisy and crowded S-. n Francisso area; We were under the impression that the open �i p pace ht be used as a site for a school which . _ _ Lg_ we would have welcomed. The Dul-de-sac location seemed to assure usof the quietness we were looking for. If we find ourselves again on -a through street situation, again surrounded by more and more housing development (like in our area in San Francisco), WV rqtght consider leaving Rohnert Park, again a place that had seemed so promising only a few weeks age." Mr. & Mrs. Joerg C. Juretzka 6090 Diane Court "Would like an extension of the park - No Homes." Mr. & Mrs. Ken Russi 876 Dana Court "I purchased the property at 877 Dana Court because I was told that a school and park were to be constructed behind my property. This allowed me an excellent view of the surrounding hills. I am not in favor of new housing being built in the proposed area." Mr. Edward (fund Dana Court "I am not in favor of any b ' uilding behind me. it should be park as described to us when we purchased." Mr. & Mrs. Richard Deatherage 855 Santa Dorotea "I would like to see open space instead of building 35 more homes= - it would prevent congested traffic flow thru our onurt." Mr. Carlos Talamantez 6074 Diane Ct. "When we purchased our home the lots designated on this map did not exist. We were under the impression that this area was to be used as park and school. We do not feel homes would enhance the value of our property. We would like to see this remain as open area or for its` originally intended use as a school." Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hanna 882 Dana Ct. "When we purchased this home we thought the land acr6ss from this site was to be a park. We could have purchased a home on the golf course but elected the idea of a park instead. Additional homes means more traffic% Santa Doreta is already very congested with traffic. I personally would not like to see more homes. A park would enhance the area inore.ol Mr. & Mrs. Borges 6085 Donna Ct. "I would like this land to be left as an open space or a park, and not to be built on. Also the street to stay as a court and not go through." Mrs. Carolyn Baker Dianne Court "I would like to see "D" Park expanded and no new homes built on the site." Mr. & Mrs. William P. Deas 6084 DinahCt. "We moved on this block for the areal if you put a through street for those houses it will put tje kids that live on this block in danger. I think it should be left as a. park like it should be, if not I will help stop the houses from being built.,, Mr. & Mrs. William P. Live 6064 Diane Ct. "My thoughts were, this open land was to stay as a park and not be developed - -- -also that the street was not going to be a throughfare." Mr. C.W. Lindstrom 6062 Diane Ct. "We relocated to Rohnert Park in order to escape single dwelling de_n_sity spread. We are adamantly opposed to additional construction of single dwelling homes adjacent to Dorotea Park." Mr. & Mrs. K. Spencer 6040 Diane Ct. "I John H. Terry moved into 6044 Diane Ct. 1 year ago June. At that time we were told that a park, Dorotea Park, and a school would be built West of Diane Ct. Since then I have read that the area West and South, or Diane Ct. will now be-used for 35 single family dwellings -- to which I am totally a &ainst." Mr. John H. Terry 6044 Diane Ct. "We have lived here for less than one month, and we like the neighbor- hood the way it is. Our family would like to see a park expansion instead of more houses that would congest our neighborhood." Mr. & Mrs. I.A. Nolan, Sr. 6061 Diane Ct. "I moved in less than i year from a busy street to a court which now is being changed. I would like to see the park expanded." Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. keindahl 6057 Diane Ct. "I bought this home on a court for my family's sake -ml don't want more homes or a thru street." Mr. M. Silva 6075 Diane Ct. "I live here on Diane Ct. and I want this to be a park not 35 homes." Mr. & Mrs. David Bliese 6094 Diane Ct. 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