1989/02/14 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
February 14, 1989
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 Cochran presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Cochran called the regular session to order at approximately
7 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Council members Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro,
and Mayor Cochran.
Absent: (0)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, Finance Director Harrow, Planning Director Skanchy, and
City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the 5:00
p.m. and 7 :00 p.m. meetings on January 24, 1989 were approved with
the 7:00 p.m. minutes corrected to switch the names of Councilman
Hollingsworth and Hopkins on page (6) on the motion and vote to
introduce Ordinance No. 509.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $1,512,702.52 were approved.
CDA bills presented per the attached list in the amount of
$425,304.84 were approved.
Non - agendaed Mayor Cochran queried if any Council member has any non - agendaed
items items to add to the agenda. No one responded.
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown
Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do
so at this time.. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cochran queried if anyone had any questions regarding the
matters on the consent calendar. No one responded.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of
the agenda.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING
89 -18 THE CLAIM OF LYNDON THOMAS DAVENPORT
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LINDA PARK
89 -19
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
89 -20 ESTABLISHING A TRAINEE PROGRAM FOR ALL CLASSIFICATIONS EMPLOYED
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BY THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
89 -21 A NOTICE OF COMPLETION "G" PARK PHASE II PROJECT N0. 1985--11
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (Forklift)
89 -22
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A STAFF VEHICLE
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
89 -24 DESIGNATING A CITY CONSULTANT AS THE AUTHORIZED CITY
REPRESENTATIVE TO EXAMINE SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS (SALES TAX.
AUDIT)
Approving the following final maps in the area south of E. Cotati
Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision
agreements prior to the maps being released for recording:
File No. 1126, Oceanis (subdivider)
Spreckels Place Unit No. 3 - 119 single family lots
4 - 113 "
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar we
approved as outlined on the meeting's agenda.
Scheduled Public Mayor Cochran announced that the Council has been provided with
Appearances: copies of a letter from Sue Lunsford, however, due to illness, she
Sue Lunsford was unable to appear. Mayor Cochran announced that her son, Ryan
(Ryan Lunsford) was in tonight's audience. Ryan Lunsford was recognized and
stated that he and Jason Collins, two soccer players from Rohnert
Park, were chosen to play for TEAMS/USA this summer in Europe. From
thousands of boys throughtout California, they are 2 out of 32
chosen to make the team. He stated that they will hold a spaghetti
feed to raise funds to help make this trip possible. He is
requesting that the City Council waive fees for the use of the
Burton Recreation facility in Rohnert Park so that they may hold
a spaghetti feed there.
Councilman Hollingsworth commended Ryan on the request to waive
fees so that they may be able to hold a fundraiser like this
instead of requesting a donation.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
waiver of fees for the fundraiser feed to be held by Ryan Lunsford
at the Burton Recreation Center in March 1989.
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Sonoma County Deborah Evind, 1825 Slater Street, Santa Rosa was recognized and
Women Against Rape provided the Council with a proposal containing their budget and
a request for funds. She briefly explained the needs for an
agency of this type and how the donated funds will be used.
Discussion followed in which the Council questioned her about
different aspects regarding the child and teen assault prevention
agency.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Council approved a
contribution of $1,500 to the Sonoma County Women Against Rape
to help defray costs of salaries for counselors for the child and
teen assault prevention agency.
California Firearms James Marquis, 2351 Marsh Court, Santa Rosa, was recognized. He
Communication Team stated that he is here to represent the California Firearms
Communications Team to express concerns regarding penalties for
and the use of firearms and he provided the Council with a copy of
memorandum for record, which is attached to the original set of
these minutes. He stated he was here to invite the Council
members, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner to a
hearing regarding this matter in the County Board of Supervisors
Chambers on March 23, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Cochran thanked
Mr. Marquis for the invitation.
Founder's Day Sandy Hamilton, Chairperson and Lewis Kuehm, Co- Chairperson for
Association the Rohnert Park Founder's Day Association were recognized. City
Manager Callinan stated that the Council had been provided with
copies of the budget of the Rohnert Park Founder's Day Committee
for 1989. Sandy stated that they are here tonight to request a
loan of $1,550 to pay for the T- Shirts left from last year's
Founder's Day Celebration.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the loan of $1,550 was
approved to pay the balance for the T- Shirts from the 1988
Founder's Day Parade.
Discussion was held concerning the Founders Days Associations's
$3,000 request for the 1989 Founders Days. The Council directed
that staff put the $3,000 in the proposed budget for 1989 -90
so it can be considered at the appropriate time.
Pac Bell Mayor Cochran announced that the presentation to be made by
Pacific Bell regarding fibre optics has been postponed until an
informal seminar can be held in the future.
Mayor Cochran announced that Donna McKenna, Head Volleyball Coach
at Rancho Cotate High was unable to appear. Upon motion by
Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and
unanimously approved, Council agreed to continue the practice of
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giving half the cost to purchase commemorative plaques for the
players, coaches, and athletic director of Rancho Cotate High
School's championship girls volleyball team.
Ambulance
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council moved up on the
agenda the San Francisco Ambulance, Inc., matter and continued
the matter until the 2nd Council meeting in March (the 28th)
so that the City will have information on the County Board of
Supervisors action, if any, when the Board discusses ambulance
service on March 13th.
Recess
Mayor Cochran declared a recess at approximately 7 :40 p.m for
the Boy Scouts Mock City Council Meeting.
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Boy Scouts - Mock
City Manager Callinan and Finance Director Harrow distributed
City Council Meeting
copies of the Mock City Council Meeting agenda. Mr. Harrow
introduced the scouts and reviewed the day's activities.
Scout Mayor Mark Nelson called the Mock City Council Meeting to
order at approximately 7 :47 p.m. Present were Scout Vice Mayor
Eddy Denson, Scout Councilmen Erik Loewen, Jason Williams, and
Mike Shiff ler, Scout City Manager Todd Meese, and City Attorney/
Recreation Director Jeremiah Morehead.
Scout Mayor Nelson initiated discussion concerning ten topics:
(1) More funding for street resurfacing, (2) Sports Center
Improvements, (3) Golis Park Improvements, (4) Tennis court at
Rohnert Park Junior High, (5) Vandalism and gang problems,
(6) Public safety building, (7) Drug enforcement, (8) Ban
on smoking in public facilities, (9) Recommendation to install
fire sprinklers in all new residential construction and schools,
and (10) Crosswalks.
Discussion followed concerning the above listed topics with
Mayor Cochran and Finance Director Harrow participating. The
Boy Scouts recommended the following:
(1) City street resurfacing - funding and evaluation of certain
streets that may need resurfacing
(2) Sports Center Improvements - more racquetball courts, more
life cycle machines
(3) Golis Park Improvements - repair fence on west side of
basketball court, install windbreak around tennis courts
(4) Tennis Court at Rohnert Park Junior High - Discussion
(5) Vandalism and Gang problems - hire more park patrol
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(6) Public Safety Building - Site location for a new one
(7) Drug Enforcement Policy - get tougher
(8) Smoking in public places - enforce law supporting no smoking
in enclosed areas of public facilities
(9) Fire sprinklers - required in all existing school buildings,
newly constructed buildings, and more fire exits
(10) Addition of more crosswalks in various locations throughout
the City.
Scout Mayor Mark Nelson adjourned the meeting at approximately
8:20 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Cochran reconvened the Council meeting at approximately
8:25 p.m. with Council members Eck, Hollingworth, Hopkins, and
Spiro present.
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
509 ADDING CHAPTER 8.32 TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
THE USE OF TOBACCO IN PUBLIC PLACES
City Manager Callinan announced that Ordinance No. 509, which the
Council had introduced at its last meeting, was scheduled for
adoption.
Mr. Harvey Head, representing P.A.L. requested that Section
8.32.080 be amended with the addition of Item I. Bingo rooms,
stating that 95 percent of bingo players smoke.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the friendly amendment for bingo
parlors to be exempt from Ordinance No. 509 was approved.
Councilman Eck suggested that Item H be amended to read
"designated smoking areas for smokers only ". The Council
concurred.
Ordinance No. 509, with the above noted changes was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Eck, Hollingsworth, and Spiro
NOES: (2) Hopkins, Cochran
Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ROHNERT
510 PARK CITY COUNCIL (BY 5% IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW)
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Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No.
510 was introduced.
AYES: (4) Eck, Hopkins, Spiro, and Cochran
NOES: (1) Hollingsworth
Planning and Zoning: Director Skanchy referred to maps on display and indicated that a
File No. 1298 public hearing is scheduled on a proposal to develop a 3,000
square foot community building which would also provide space for
the Rohnert Park Youth Soccer League and the YMCA of Sonoma County
on the site that is presently occupied with the Benecia Recreation
Building and parking lot on the Santa Barbara Drive side of
Benecia Park.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the City Council meeting for public hearing
at approximately 8:52 p.m.
Jim Stevens, 7479 Santa Barbara Drive was recognized and stated
that this building will be adjacent to residences, it will bring
more activity and noise factors into the area, and that the heavy
traffic should be kept out of residential areas. He stated that
he is not opposed to the building of a community building, but that
he is not sure this is the best location for a building of this
type. He suggested that maybe it could be built from a different
design and placed somewhere else on the site.
Genie Dover of the YMCA was recognized. She explained that their
programs are not usually held at odd or late hours necessarily,
and that they are scattered enough that it shouldn't cause
traffic congestion, noise, or parking problems.
There being no one else desiring to speak, Mayor Cochran closed
the public hearing.
City Manager Callinan referred to copies given to the Council
showing the proposed building, and stated that the donation given
by Mr. Condiotti is a great opportunity to remodel and improve the
area of Santa Barbara Drive and Benecia Park. He also recommended
that the mound area be left intact.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Council gave site plan
and architectural approval as recommended by City staff for the
proposed 3,000 square foot community building (to be also used by
by the Rohnert Park Soccer League and the YMCA of Sonoma County)
on the site presently occupied by the Benecia Recreation Building
on the Santa Barbara Drive end of Benecia Park.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY FOR USE OF ROHNERT PARK STADIUM
89 -25 BY MIKE PHILIPSHECK PRODUCTIONS
City Manager Callinan stated that the Council had been provided
with copies of a proposed resolution allowing Mike Philipsheck
to sponsor a concert on June 18th, 1989 between the hours 1:00
p.m. and 6:00 p.m. He advised that Recreation Supervisor Mary
Hanlon is coordinating the matter and is present to answer any
questions.
Mike Philipsheck, 5625 State Farm Drive was recognized and
answered questions from the Council regarding revenues, the
proposed activity, and liability coverage.
Upon motion by Mayor Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and
unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -25 was approved.
Recreation Commission City Manager Callinan stated that the Parks & Recreation
Commission has requested a dinner meeting with the City Council on
either Monday, March 13 or Tuesday, March 21st. Council suggested
this dinner be held on March 7, 1989.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF DEEDS WITH CORDING
89 -26 ENTERPRISES (Re. acreage on City Hall Drive and Redwood Drive)
City Manager Callinan stated that the Council has been provided
with copies of the proposed resolution approving a land swap with
Codding Enterprises.
Planning Director Skanchy referring to maps on display explained
the location and size of the proposed lands for swap.
Discussion followed in which City Manager Callinan stated that the
Council had been provided with the report from Hal Bolla,
appraiser, regarding the lands. He explained that Hal Bolla has
researched the valuation of the respective properties to give the
Council an opinion as to the relative value of each so that the
swap can be made on an equitable basis to both parties.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -26 was approved.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
89 -27 APPOINTING RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO THE COMMITTEE
TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE ROHNERT PARK GENERAL PLAN
General Plan Review City Manager Callinan stated that the Council has been provided
and Update with a copy of the resolution prepared by City Attorney Flitner to
implement the recommendation the Council received from Council
members Hollingsworth and Hopkins for a committee to review and
update the general plan.
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Discussion followed in which Council members queried about
the number of members that should be appointed to this committee.
Councilman Hollingsworth suggested that a representative from the
school district and also the Senior Citizens Committee be added to
the committee. The Council concurred.
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Council member Spiro
Paragraph S of the proposed resolution be amended so that each
Council member make two (2) appointments to the committee. Said
motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Eck, Spiro
NOES: (3) Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Cochran
Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Council member Spiro,
that there be mandatory subcommittees of the Committee to allow
for more citizen involvement and public input. Said motion failed
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Eck, Spiro
NOES: (3) Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Cochran
Council member Spiro made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved on the following roll call vote, taht a member of the
Parks & Recreation Commission be appointed to the committee
AYES: Eck, Hollingsworth, Spiro
NOES: Hopkins, Cochran
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously approved,
Resolution No. 89 -27 was adopted.
Discussion followed concerning the Council making appointments to
the committee. It was decided to schedule the Council's
aopointmefits for the next Council meeting.
Neighborhood M City Manager Callinan stated that he has discussed with Council
the area of Neighborhood M, and that the City owns the site
currently under negotiation with the School District proposed for
an elementary school site. He stated that he would like to meet
with the Council in closed session, as authorized by State law,
concerning real estate negotiations, after the Council meeting.
The Council agreed.
Sonoma County
Mayor Cochran stated
that he is going to the
Sonoma County
Transportation
Transportation Committee
meetings and that the
committee is
Committee
currently trying to
determine whether to put
the sales tax
increase on the ballot
for November 1989 or June 1990. He stated
that the sales tax
increase will be implemented
partially to
reduce the deficit for
state gas tax.
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Assembly of God City Manager Callinan stated that the Council has been provided
Church with a copy of the letter from Pastor Chip Worthington who is in
tonight's audience. Pastor Chip Worthington was recognized. City
Manager Callinan explained that this institution has requested a
deferral of fees that are due and payable at the time of issuance
of a building permit. The fees are applicable to the new facility
that the church intends to build along the west side of Snyder
Lane to the rear of the church sites now occupied by the Baptist
Church and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. A deferral of fees
is something that the City has approved for other churches,
notably the Baptist and the Seventh Day Adventist. Staff has no
objections to the Council approving the request for deferral.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a deferral of fees for the
Assembly of God Church as requested was approved.
Swim Center
City Manager Callinan stated that the City staff has been in
contact with two firms concerning the economic study requested by
the City Council before proceeding any further with the Swim
Center, and staff hasn't yet received a reply.
Off -Shore Drilling
Mayor Cochran stated that he would like to reconsider the Council
action on off -shore drilling leases. Mr. Lionel Gamble of
Occidental was recognized and stated that he is the president of
"Friends of the Coast" and he is affiliated with the Redwood Rail
Council. He is concerned with the Council's position and the
action that they have not taken on the proposition of off -shore
drilling. He stated that it would be a very positive thing for
the Council to act on this matter, for all the businesses,
especially the fisheries in Sonoma County.
Mayor Cochran assured Mr. Gamble that he would be pleasantly
relieved to hear what the Mayor has to say on the decision. He
stated that this matter had been brought before the Council last
month, and at that time Council agreed not to get involved at a
City Council level regarding Lease 119.
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK IN RESPONSE TO THE CALL FOR
89 -28
INFORMATION AND NOMINATIONS FOR OCS LEASE SALE #119
Upon motion by Mayor Cochran, seconded by Council member Spiro,
and approved on the following roll call vote, the Council agreed
to reconsider its previous on off -shore drilling for oil
AYES: (4) Eck, Hollingsworth, Spiro, Cochran
NOES: (1) Hopkins
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
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City Manager's City Manager Callinan stated that Councilman Eck would not be
Report: able to attend the Sewer meeting to be held on Thursday. He
also referred to a discussion he has had with the Board of
Supervisors and County staff.
Automated Waste City Manager Callinan stated that it appears from surveys taken
Collection & around town that most homes have found the automatic loading waste
Recycling Program service to be working well. He stated that the City is currently
negotiating with the Waste disposal company.
Delores Fussy VS City Manager Callinan referred to a summons and complaint regarding
City of Rohnert Park a lawsuit filed by Delores Fussy against the City of Rohnert Park
and American Golf Corporation and advised that the matter had been
referred to R.E.M.I.F. which referred it to American Golf's
insurance carrier.
Testimonial Dinner City Manager Callinan stated that the City has always held a
Lepinski /Giertz testimonial dinner for members who have served on commissions or
the Council and suggested one for former Councilman Lepinski and
Planning Commission Giertz.
Upon motion by Mayor Cochran, seconded by Councilman Eck, and
unanimously approved, Council authorized a testimonial dinner
honoring Jack Lepinski and John Giertz for the service they have
provided to the City of Rohnert Park.
City Manager Callinan acknowledged Mr. Milt Freer's donation of a
bingo board to the Codding Center senior activities building.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL
89 -29 RESOURCE CONSULTANTS (Re. Sales Tax Audit and Information
Services)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and
unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -29 was approved.
Wastewater City Manager Callinan referred to the February 1989 report
enritlers "Phase Ia Development of Reclamation Alternative" a
report preparers by CHI-M. Tai 11 for the Santa Rosa Subregional Water
Reclamation system. He provided the Council with copies of the
report.
City Attorney's City Attorge y Flitner stated that the court hearing of the mobile
Report: home rent control lawsuit has been delayed until at least May,
mobile home rent 1989.
control lawsuit
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Kaiser City Attorney Flitner stated that the Council had inquired about
the question of fair political practice regarding their membership
with Kaiser Permanante, should the City grant a use permit for SF
Ambulance Service, Inc., who contracts with Kaiser. He stated
that Council members can vote on this matter provided they are not
receiving enumeration from Kaiser Medical.
Matters from Councilman Hopkins announced that he will be attending the
Councilman: National Association of Regional Councils in Houston, Texas and
would like the Council's vote in taking some of the City's 25th
Anniversary wines to serve while he is there.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Council member Spiro,
and unanimously approved, Council agreed to Councilman Hopkins
request and authorized two to three cases of the City's 25th
Anniversary wines for the event.
The League of California Cities meetings listed on the agenda were
mentioned.
Council member Spiro announced that she will be attending the
League of California Cities Community Services Conference to be
held April 12 -14, 1989 in Monterey and that she will be serving on
the League's Community Service Committee.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Mayor
Cochran, and unanimously approved, Council approved the City's
covering expenses to be incurred by Council member Spiro in
attending the League Committee meeting which the League doesn't
cover.
The recent meeting with the School Board was discussed but no
action was taken.
Councilman Eck provided the Council with copies of a report done
by ABAG on the 101 corridor.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cochran a journe the
meeting at approximately 10:30 p.m. to closed i n. bed
session adjourned at approximately 10:45 p.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor