1982/11/22 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 22, 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 Mayor Hopkins presiding.
The regular session was preceded by an executive session which
commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen, City Manager
Callinan and City Attorney Flitner were present and which was
held to discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order
at approximately 7:14 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Cavalli, Hollingsworth, Roberts, Stewart.
and Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan and City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved,' with Councilman Stewart
abstaining, the minutes of November 8, 1982 were approved as
submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $879,519°88 were approved.
Non- Agendaed.Items City Manager Callinan requested that time be alloted under the
City Manager's Report- section of the agenda to present a
resolution concerning Clarence Barnhart.
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
November 19, 1982 for explanation of all the matters on the
Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 82 -179 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOAN UNDER THE CALIFORNIA SAFE
DRINKING WATER BOND LAW
Resolution No. 82 -180 RESOLUTION REJECTING THE CLAIM OF IRMA M. BURNETT
Resolution No. 82 -181 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.(Sunrise Park Restroom and Play Equipment,
Project No. 1980 -.2)
Resolution No. 82 -182 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO MAINTAIN PORTIONS OF
COLEMAN CREEK (In Rohnert Foothills Subdivision No. 2) AND
GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR SAID.PURPOSE
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Resolution No. 82 -183 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Snyder Lane North, Project No. 1980 -24)
Resolution No. 82 -184 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AGREEMENT
FOR TRANSIT SERVICE, 1982 -83
Resolution No. 82 -185 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK,CITY COUNCIL CHANGING THE MOST
SOUTHWESTERLY PORTION OF FILAMENT STREET FROM FLORAL WAY TO THE
TERMINUS OF FILAMENT STREET TO FILAMENT COURT
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by. Councilman
`' Hollingsworth, and"unanimously approved, reading of I Resolutions
Nos. 82' -179 through 82- 185'wag waived and said resolutions were
adopted.
Rancho Cotate High
School Girls Volleyball
Team Plaques
Dr. Andrews was, recognized and briefly reviewed for the'Council
the services provided by the Rohnert Park Family Medical Clinic.
Dr. Andrews also introduced another member of 'the'cliniG "s staff
Leonna Jetson.,.: Dr. Andrews.expl.ained that the clinic was a non-
profit organization that focused on family health needs,
preventative medicine. Dr. Andrews indicated that the clinic
had_an open door policy and that staff physicians did make house
calls.
Ezma Monroe band -Wendy Whitlock; Rancho Cotate High School
Volleyball Team was recognized and requested the Council provide
plaques for the Girls Volleyball Team in recognition of their
Northbay League Championship.
Certificates of
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Commendation
memo dated November 19, 1982 concerning Certificates of
Commendation. Mr. Call inan introduced Golf Course
Superintendent Sam Singh for details.
California Golf /Tennis Superintendent Sam Singh was recognized
and related an incident that took place on the Mountain Shadows
Golf Courses on September 29th when a golf course employee and
his mower fell into one of the lakes and his life was saved by
the quick action of golfers who were in the vicinity.
Mayor Hopkins, assisted by Director of Public Safety Dennett and
Mr`. ` Singh, presented Certificates of Commendation to the
following individuals and commended each and every one for their
'heroic .'lifesaving efforts; Milford Wallace' Pickett, Edward
Wesley`Smith, Inman Charles Whipple, Howard Fred Brose, Lewis
Harold Porter, Ralph Wareham," Robert L. Lumpkins, Francis H.
"Red" Schmitz.
Mr. Inman Whipple was recognized and gave an indepth telling of
the events that led to the _lifesaving rescue of golf course
employee Deepak Lal.
Rohnert Park Family
Councilman Cavalli introduced Dr. Len era as a member of the
;Health Clinic
city's new family medical clinic staff also pointing out that
Mr. Andrews was a personal friend from his school days.
Rancho Cotate High
School Girls Volleyball
Team Plaques
Dr. Andrews was, recognized and briefly reviewed for the'Council
the services provided by the Rohnert Park Family Medical Clinic.
Dr. Andrews also introduced another member of 'the'cliniG "s staff
Leonna Jetson.,.: Dr. Andrews.expl.ained that the clinic was a non-
profit organization that focused on family health needs,
preventative medicine. Dr. Andrews indicated that the clinic
had_an open door policy and that staff physicians did make house
calls.
Ezma Monroe band -Wendy Whitlock; Rancho Cotate High School
Volleyball Team was recognized and requested the Council provide
plaques for the Girls Volleyball Team in recognition of their
Northbay League Championship.
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Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, to provide championship
plaques to the Rancho Cotate High School Girls Volleyball Team.
Parent Teachers Organ. Mali Glazer, President of the Parent Teachers Organization of
Marguerite Hahn School Marguerite Hahn School was recognized and expressed concern for
the lack of school play area and crowed classroom conditions at
Marguerite Hahn School.
City Manager Callinan informed that the City was in the design
process for the development of H Park adjacent to Marguerite
Hahn School. Mr. Callinan indicated that the City was looking
..for grant money to help finance H park's development. Mr.
Callinan stated that development of H Park should start in the
spring of next year. Discussion followed.
Miss-Glazer inquired of the possibility of reacquiring portable
classrooms at Hahn School to help reduce the overcrowded
conditions.
The.Council and City Manager 'Callinan pointed out to Miss Glazer
that she should be going before the School District with her
concerns as it was their responsibility to see that the needs of
the community are meet in regards to school facilities.
Discussion followed.
Hara Meltzer, 245 Firethorn Drive was recognized and inquired
where the funds collected for new development went to and how
much was set aside to the G and H sections.
City_, Manager Callinan explained that fees collected from
developers for new development went for such things as
neighborhood parks, recreation facilities, etc. Mr. Callinan
noted that the City has approximately $93,000 set aside for the
development of H park and if an account for funds collected for
new development was needed it could be arranged as he noted that
he did not have the figures at the time. Discussion followed.
Hal Janney, 4701 Flores Avenue, Junior High School Principal was
recognized and invited both Miss Glazer and the City Council to
attend the School District's meeting scheduled for December 9,
1982. In reply to City Manager Callinan's inquiry of students
attending school cross town Mr. Janney responded that the School
District at the time the districts were established felt they
were the most suitable to the neighborhoods. Discussion
followed.
File 0848 - Pine Co. City Manager Callinan noted that File No. 0848 concerning the
Pine Companies application for a 7 -11 Store at the corner of
Camino Colegio and East Cotati Avenue had been removed from the
Council's agenda. and would be on the Council's December 13th
agenda.
File 0584 - Qantas City .Manager Callinan noted File No. 0584 concerning Qantas
Development Corp. Development Corporation's request for a roofing material change
for 4 -plex units on to be developed on Camino Colegio had been
withdrawn by Mr. Jon Joslyn in a telephone call on this date.
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Resolutions for
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Adoption
memo dated November 19, 1982 concerning resolutions for adoption
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"perta'ining 'to approving agreement with Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce{ and calling for bids for tress. Mr. Callinan indicated
that 's'aid resolutions w'e`re being deferred until a later date.
The Council concurred.
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Ordinance No. 410:
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AN'ORDINANCE`GF•THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
408' (Title 6'of`the Rohnert Park`Municipal Code) TO CORRECT THE
DEFINITION OF AND THE CONTROL'OF VICIOUS ANIMALS
City - Manager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his
Council meeting memo dated November 19, 1982.
Upon motion of-Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Roberts;, and approved by th"e following voice vote, reading of
Ordinance -No. 41 0 was waived' and said ordinance was adopted.
' AYES: "( "5) Cb uncilmen�Gavall ,i,f,Holl'ingsworth, Roberts, Stewart,
and Hopkgn''s
NOES: (0) None
Ordinance No. 411
AN 01'.IjINANCE AMENDING- ORDINANCE NO'.' 65 AND TITLE 6 OF THE
90HNERT- :P'ARK MUNICIPAL CODE- (Re: Annual Dog License Fee)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his
Council meeting meino' dated ' November 19, 1982. Discussion
followed.
Councilman, Hollingsworth inquired of the possibility of offering
a senior citizen discount for dog license fees charged.
Mayor Hopkins ques't'ioned the possibility of having a lifetime
dog license'fee.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, land approved by the following voice vote, reading of
Ordinance No. 411 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
AYES:'(4) Councilmen Cavalli, Roberts, Stewart, and Hopkins
NOES:-(1) Councilman Hollingsworth
Solid Waste Management
City, Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo. dated Novembe r 19, 1982 concerning Sonoma County Solid
Waste Management Plan. Mr. Callinan noted that the County Board
of Supervisors would be meeting on November 23, 1982 to discuss
the proposed amendment to the plan concerning the Guerneville
Transfer Station and a proposed increase in'refuse dump fees.'
Mr. Callihan pointed out that the Council had received copies of
a draft resolution supporting the 1982 amendment to the Sonoma
County Solid Waste management Plan which relates to the transfer
station but with certain conditions, i.e. that a Technical
Advisory Committee for the County's Refuse Disposal Operation be
established,-';comprised of only City "and County `'officials; ",also
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that it be understood that the city objects to dump fees being
averaged out for all dump sites instead of the responsiblity of
the benefiting area.
Discussion followed between Council and staff of which it was
the concensus of the Council to not take any action until after
the..meeting of the Board of Supervisors on the matter.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council., No action was taken on any
communication unless specifically noted in these minutes.
City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his. Council
meeting memo dated November 19, 1982 for explanation of the
matter on the City Manager's section of the agenda.
EPA Decision City Manager Callinan reported that the City's ongoing appeal
Sewer Grant Appeal with the Federal Government to get additional funds relative to
a grant received for the sewer plant expansion had been denied.
Mr. Callinan noted that the city had received an additional
$50,000 due to efforts in challenging decisions made on the
grant but did not receive all of the funds that the city had
been trying for. Mr. Callinan pointed out that the appeal
process had been a good exercise for all city staff members
involved.
Building Activity City Manager Callinan reported that the City's building activity
Pick up had picked up in 1982 compared to 1981.
Resolution No. 82 -186 RESOLUTION OF RESPECT FOR CLARENCE E. BARNHART
City Manager Callinan explained said resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -186 was
waived and said resolution was approved.
ABAG Workshop City Manager Callinan reminded Council of an ABAG second units
workshop on December 8, 1982 at 12:30 p.m. in Oakland and
indicated that if any members desired to attend to let him know.
Joint School Board Mtg. City Manager Callinan noted that the joint meeting between
Cancellation the Council and the School Board set for November 23, 1982 had
been cancelled.
School District's Joint City Manager Callinan informed of the School District's proposed
Welcome - Congressman joint meeting between Cotati and Rohnert Park cities, Chambers
Bosco of Commerce and the School District to welcome Congressman -elect
Bosco. Discussion followed. The Council expressed a reluctance
to participate and suggested the matter be handled by the
Chambers of Commerce.
Testimonial Dinner City Manager Callinan noted that the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Congressman Clausen Commerce would be sponsoring a testimonial dinner for
Congressman Clausen on January 28, 1983 at the Rohnert Park
Community Center, 7:30 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business and no one further desiring to
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be heard the meeting was adjourned at approxi ately 8:31 p.m.
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