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1988/07/26 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 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. Closed Session The City Council met in closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, real estate negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, and litigation matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Councilmembers Cochran, Eck, Hollingsworth, Lepinski, and Mayor Hopkins were present. City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Director of Administrative Services Netter were also present in the closed session. After the closed session, the Council convened in open session. Open Session Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the regular session to order at approxiimately 7:40 p.m. and reported that the Council met in closed session to discuss matters pursuant to Government Codes listed on the agenda. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hopkins led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, Hollingsworth, Lepinski and Mayor Hopkins Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Finance Director Harrow, and Director of Administrative Services Netter. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the July 12, 1988 4:00 p.m. and July 12, 1988 7:00 p.m. were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,632,781.01 were approved. Unscheduled Public Mayor Hopkins stated that anyone in the audience who Appearances wishes to comment on any item may do so at this time. f PC- Tim Quinn, 1149 Copeland Creek Dr., was recognized an addressed the Council regarding the proposeu access road proposed for the Cultural Arts Facility and advised that it is 10 feet off his property line and expressed his concerns with possible traffic congestion problems, vandalism, and burglaries and requested that the road be placed closer to the Cultural Arts Faci.lity.. Dave Pingrey, 6454 Jacaranda St., also expressed concerns with the location of the proposed access road for the Cultural Arts Facility and queried if the path in the middle of the lawn area could be changed to a meandering path other than a straightaway and wants to be informed when the plans are discussed. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan advised that the contract awarded for the construction of the theatre also includes construction of the roadway but that staff would review the matter with the contractor and the architects and that the matter of the roadway would be placed on the City Council's next meeting agenda, Founders Days Sandy Hamilton, Founders Days Committee Chairman, was recognized and referred to a letter before the Cit Council tonight requesting the $2,000 in fund< budgeted for Founders Days as Founders Days is rapidly approaching. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the $2,000 in the 1988 -89 budget for Founders Days RP Girls will be released to the Founders Days Committee. Softball Joyce Poueu, Rohnert Park Girls Softball Coach, requested $2,000 to send two teams to a championship tournament out of state. Discussion followed during which the Council concurred that since this request was not an agendaed item and does require an action by the Council that it would have to be declared an emergency in order to take action. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the request by Joyce Poueu for funds for the girls softball teams was declared an emergency item in that Rohnert Par}: City -ounci V inut.es July 26, 1988 -F'aQe the request to be made was not known at the time the meeting's agenda was being prepared and that the teams need the funds before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Further discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Mayor Hopkins, and unanimously approved, $2,000 will be provided for the Rohnert Park Girls Championship Softball Teams with the understanding that should the fund raising efforts of the team be successful enough that the funds or a partial amount of the funds would be reimbursed to the City. The City Council wished the teams good luck in the tournament. 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 July 20, 1988 for explanation of the matters on the consent calendar and advised that the City Council had been provided with pertinent materials regarding same prior to the meeting. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR EXTERIOR 88 -152 PAINTING OF PUBLIC SAFETY NORTHERN STATION AND ROHNERT PARK LIBRARY Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS TO REPAIR A 88 -153 PORTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK LIBRARY ROOF Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 88 -154 ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE 1988 -89 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 88 -155 CITY EMPLOYEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT FOR REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND THE OUTLINE OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR NON - REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda was acknowledged and Resolutions Nos. 88 -152 through 88 -155 were adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 -Page 4 Wilfred Avenue City Manager Callinan gave a brief history of what has Interchange Area taken place relative to the Assessment District and Assessment explained reasons why the condemnation of certain District parcels in two of the resolutions listed on the agenda is being recommended, advised that the public hearing listed had been duly noticed, and stated that the other resolution listed is simply to correct clerical errors contained in a similar resolution previously adopted. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to determine whether the public convenience and necessity require acquisition by eminent domain of certain parcels within the Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area Assessment District. There being no one wishing to speak and no written communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing_ Discussion followed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 88 -156 ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO AQCUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OR BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE (Re. Davis property) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Unon mnt_inn of re%i lm— To .-.L _ ., iinr yGpiitani, secoCLdled uy Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 88 -156 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 88 -157 ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OR BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE (Re. North Bay Association) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 -Page 5 Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 88 -157 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT 88 -158 PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERRORS, REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 88 -149, WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1987 -10 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 88 -158 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Rohnert Park City Manager Callinan explained that the resolution Expressway listed on the agenda will authorize a friendly Extension to condemnation proceeding so that the City can receive Stony Point Road clear title to the property involved and that after negotiations with the property owner and the property owner's attorney they agreed that this will be the best approach at this time:. Mr. Callinan also advised that the, public hearing scheduled had been properly noticed. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to determine whether the public convenience and necessity require acquisition by eminent domain of certain parcels. There being no one wishing to speak and no written communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Discussion followed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 88 -159 ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OR BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE (Pimentel) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Lepinski abstaining, Resolution No. 88 -159 was adopted. unci J Minutes Planning and City Manager Callinan informed that the P1annina Zoning Matters Commission has recommeded the proposed name change fox File No. 1249 a portion of South Santa Rosa Avenue and Millbrae Renaming a Avenue to Redwood Drive extending from Business Park portion of So. Drive north to the north end of the Redwood Drive -In Santa Rosa Ave. Theatre at Millbrae Avenue, pointing the area out to and Millbrae Ave. the Council on a map on display. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the proposed renaming of a portion of South Santa Rosa Avenue and Millbrae Avenue to Redwood Drive. There being no one wishing to speak and no written communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Discussion followed. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH_F C'TTV nF RnPTgPurr 88 -160 PARK RENAMING A PORTION OF SOUTH SANTA ROSA-AVENUE" AND MILLBRAE AVENUE TO REDWOOD DRIVE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -160 was adopted. Golf Course City Manager Callinan advised that golf course representatives have presented plans for a proposed restroom /snack bar on the 10th tee of the north course. Discussion followed that residents nea structures could be was suggested that Planning Commission action. c]>>ring which it ::as bro_" u up r the area of the proposed new impacted by the proposal and it the matter be referred to the for their recommendation and Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the golf course proposal for a restroom and snack bar on the 10th tee of the north course should be referred to the Planning Commission and be processed through normal channels. Guanella Bros. City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Softball the agreement for use of Rohnert Park Stadium by the Guanella Bros, for softball games has been signed by all parties and that the Council has received a copy of the agreement. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 -Page 7 Councilman Eck left the Council chambers at 8:08 P.M. and returned at 8:10 p.m. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the letter agreement dated June 28, 1988 with the Guanella Bros. for use of the Rohnert Park Stadium was ratified and approved. 1988 -89 Budget City Manager Callinan stated that the public hearing was placed on the agenda once again to allow time for additional public comment if there is any and advised that the Council had received copies of their previous changes to the proposed budget. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the proposed 1988 -89 City Budget. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Discussion followed. Councilman Hollingsworth referred to the Sonoma County Convention & Visitors Bureau request for funds and said he is satisfied that their service to the city justifies the funding. Councilman Eck advised he has recently met with representatives regarding the Convention and Visitors Bureau and is still not completely satisfied that the funds requested are justified. Councilman Cochran said he feels the $15,000 requested by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce should be left in the budget. Councilman Eck agreed with Councilman Cochran except he feels the City should require certain specific services from the Chamber to justify the funding. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following voice vote, $15,000 will be provided in the City's 1988 -89 budget for possible use by the Chamber of Commerce: AYES: (3) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, and Mayor Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Hollingsworth and Lepinski Poi-inert Park City Coyne i 1. Mi nut es July 26, 1988 -Page 8 Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THi 88 -161 FISCAL YEAR 1988 -1989 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilmann Eck, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88- 161 was adopted. Employee City Manager briefly explained the resolutions listed Relations /Public on the agenda and stated that Director of Employees Administrative Services Netter was present and would Retirement System give a more detailed report. Director of Administrative Services Netter referred to his July 26, 1988 memorandum regarding certain possible benefit changes in the PERS retirement system and advised what types of city positions would be affected if the benefits do hPr.nmP cif f car`+ i csc Director of Administrative Services Netter also informed that a recent court case between the City of Redondo Beach and the Public Employees Retirement System to offer optional benefits to select management employees was recently won by Redondo Beach. Mr. Netter further advised that approval of the resolutions on the agenda would permit City staff to begin the process required to obtain proper documents, etc. to apply for the one year highest compensation benefit and the military service credit benefit option. Mr. Netter also informed that the Council may rescind their approval of the resolutions at a later date, but that due to a close deadline •} i .+. iac i V i D ite 1: a SS city they be presented to PERS to insure our City will qualify to receive proper applications to apply for the benefits and that several steps will have to be taken before the benefits would actually become effective. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Eck, and seconded by Councilman Lepinski, to take no action at this time. Said motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck and Lepinski NOES: (0) Councilmen Cochran, Hollingsworth and Hopkins Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 -Page 9 Further discussion followed where it was reiterated by City Manager Callinan and Director of Administrtive Services Netter that adopting the resolutions does not expressly imply that the Council approves of the optional benefits but that it will only allow staff to begin the necessary paperwork and that the Council may rescind the resolutions if after further consideration that is what they so desire. Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING 88 -162 SECTION 20024.2 OF SYSTEM (PERS) FOR "LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING 88 -163 SECTION 20024.2 OF SYSTEM (PERS) FOR TH SAFETY MEMBERS" ONE YEAR HIGHEST COMPENSATION PER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT MANAGEMENT AND NON - REPRESENTED MEMBERS" ONE YEAR HIGHEST COMPENSATION PER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT E PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT "LOCAL Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING MILITARY SERVICE CREDITED AS 88 -164 PUBLIC SERVICE PER SECTION 20930.3 OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) FOR MANAGEMENT AND NON - REPRESENTED "LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS" Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING MILITARY SERVICE CREDITED AS 88 -165 PUBLIC SERVICE PER SECTION 20930.3 OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT "LOCAL SAFETY MEMBER" EMPLOYEES Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolutions Nos. 88 -162 through 88 -164 were adopted with the understanding and condition that they be placed on the next Council agenda for reconsideration. AYES: (5) Councilmen Cochran, Eck, Hollingsworth, Lepinski and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Swim Center City Manager Callinan requested that this matter be continued to the next meeting because the architect's agreement for services for the Swim Center was not received in time for ample study before tonight's meeting. 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. Rohnert Park City,' Counc1 P -iini.,te- Jury 26, 1988 -F)aQe 1k Earthquake Councilman Hollingsworth referred to a letter writter Preparedness by Senior Advisory Commission Chairman Chase requesting more emphasis be placed on earthquake preparedness. City Manager Callinan stated that a very informative article is in the City's current newsletter and that Public Safety representatives are still active in this area, but that he will have Director of Public Safety Dennett attend the next Senior Advisory Commission meeting to further enlighten the Commission. Wastewater Councilman Eck cited a letter received from Cal Trans Irrigation regarding the use of wastewater to irrigate the landscaping at US 101 and the Expressway and said he is pleased to know that action is being taken on this. Assessment Roll Councilman Eck referred to a letter received from Sonoma County Assessor James Gallagher advising of statistics based on the growth of Rohnert., Park. Finance Director Harrow advised that last year property taxes were at an all time high. Assemblyman Councilman Cochran advised of a letter he received Hauser /Marsh Tour from Assemblyman Dan Hauser thanking him for attending the Arcata Marsh Tour and briefed the Council on wha _ he observed while on the tour. Rent Initiative Councilman Eck noted the certificate received from Petitions the County Elections Department stating the rent initiative petition signatures qualified and queried if City Attorney Flitner will be preparing an argument or if the Council can do so. City Attorney Flitner at�vi car that ho Y, a c_� �L ac aaa� pr epc^ar eu t vi Lile next Council meeting a resolution authorizing the filing of arguments. The Council indicated it wished to prepare an argument. Assemblyman Councilman Cochran noted that Assemblyman Hauser's Hauser's office field office is in Santa Rosa and made a motion that a letter be written to the assemblyman requesting him to relocate his field office to Rohnert Park since he represents only a portion of Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park is the second largest city in his district. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare a letter to be sent to Assemblyman Hauser reflecting the feelings of the Council that he should relocate his field office. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 -Page 11 City Manager's City Manager Callinan informed that the rent control report: initiative that will amend the City's existing mobile home rent control law did, in fact, qualify and will be on the next Council agenda. Mayor Hopkins queried about the verification of signatures of the petitions circulators and asked if it is not perjury for a circulator to sign as a registered voter of the city when he or she in fact is not and if there is anything that could be done if that were proven to be the case. City Attorney Flitner advised that if the matter were to be pursued that it should be referred to the District Attorney's office to prosecute, and that it is not up to the City to act as judge and jury as to the sufficiency of the petitions circulators signatures. Mayor Hopkins stated that he right to let people from out registered voters circulate helpless that the City cannot although he does realize that petitions in good faith. just doesn't feel it is of town or who are not petitions and feels do anything about it, residents signed the Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan queried what date and time Facility (Theatre) would be the most convenient to hold the ground ground breaking breaking ceremonies for the Cultural Arts Facility. Discussion followed, during which it was decided that Wednesday, August 10th, at noon would be the best time to have the ground breaking ceremonies. Wilfred Avenue City Manager Callinan queried if August 5th at 10:00 Interchange Area a.m. would be a convenient time for the Council to new road ground attend a ground breaking for the new road in the breaking Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area. The Council concurred. Golf Courses City Manager Callinan advised that American Golf contract Corporation has signed the memorandum of agreements between the City and the Golf Course and is drafting a lease amendment to incorporate the items approved in the amended agreements and that he would be providing it to the Council when received. Redevelopment City Manager Callinan said he has some literature on redevelopment meetings and that the Council is welcome to look them over at their convenience. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 88-166 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Unscheduled Public Mr. King, 1019 Golf Course Drive, was recognized and Appearance stated that he is a new resident of Rohnert Park, having moved from Chicago a short time ago, and that he enjoyed the Council meetings and used to attend Council meetings in Chicago. The City Council and City Manager welcomed Mr. King to Rohnert Park. 1 2 Freeway City Manager Callinan informed he will be placing on Directional the next Council agenda for discussion the placement. Signs of new freeway directional signs in various locations, stating that these signs are the blue and white signs which would indicate restaurants, hotels/motels, and service stations and that the "Golf Courses/Bowling Alley" sign on Commerce Blvd. would be removed. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner advised that we have received an report answer from the mobile home park owners in the rent control lawsuit and hopefully it will still be a priority matter with the courts so some sort of resolution can be made soon. Matters from The letter from the City of Cotati requesting a joint Council City Council meeting on August 30th was noted. The Joint Meeting Council concurred that that date would be satisfactory for a joint meeting. REMIF Open City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the House annual REMIF open house in Sonoma on August Sth. Clarion Reporter Councilman Eck remarked about the snoozing of a certain reporter in the audience and wished he would discontinue the habit because it is becoming contagious. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LANDLORD'S (S) AGREEMENI 88-166 AND WAIVER REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN COTATI-ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SECURITY PACIFIC EQUIPMENT LEASING, INC. RE: GOLD RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL City Manager Callinan brought to the Council's attention a resolution which approves a waiver agreement with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District in regards to new leased portable school u 11 di n g s to be placed at G School and that the agreement provides that the City will not be held liable for the lease of the new buildings. Upon motion of Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 88-166 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Unscheduled Public Mr. King, 1019 Golf Course Drive, was recognized and Appearance stated that he is a new resident of Rohnert Park, having moved from Chicago a short time ago, and that he enjoyed the Council meetings and used to attend Council meetings in Chicago. The City Council and City Manager welcomed Mr. King to Rohnert Park. Adjournment There being wishing to approximately Deputy City Clerk Rohnert Park City Council Minutes July 26, 1988 - Page 13 no further business speak, the meeting 9:15 P.M. and no one else was adjourned at