1989/06/27 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
June 27, 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 Coc
7 :04 p.m.
Roll Call Present:
Absent:
Late:
hran called the regular session to order at approximately
and led the pledge of allegiance.
(4) Council members Hollingsworth, Hopkins Spiro and
Cochran
(0) None.
(1) Councilman Eck (Time of arrival is noted in these
minutes.)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Administrative Services Director
Netter, Public Safety Director Dennett, Officer Mitchell and
Officer Mathis.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the minutes of the
meeting of June 13, 1989 were approved as submitted except to
change the number of Council members present from five (5)
to four (4).
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $413,900.74 were approved.
Non- agendaed Mayor Cochran queried if any Council member had 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.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of
the agenda.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined
on the meeting's agenda was approved.
Redding's Bike Path City Manager Callinan referred to Resolution No. 89 -92 and
explained his request to add to the call for bids the planned bike
path on the north side of Hinebaugh Creek, east of Commerce Blvd.
and adjacent to Cal Skate. He advised that Jim Redding and his
associates would pay for the construction of this bike path. The
Council indicated approval of the City Manager's request.
Cert.of Achievement City Manager Callinan explaned the Certificate
of Excellence in of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting advising that
Financial Reporting this is the 7th year in a row that the City has received this
prestigious award from the Government Finance Officers
Association, which is a national organization. The award is fr.
the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the
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Resolution
No.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS EVERGREEN SCH001
89°91
LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. 1989 -3
Resolution
No.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS COLEMAN CREEK BIKE PATE
89 -92
PROJECT NO. 1988 -19
Resolution
No.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING OF
8993
ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND ROHNERT PARK SPORTS CENTER
Resolution
No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THREE (3) GRANT DEEDS
89-94
FROM OCEANIS (For well site and landscape parcels)
Resolution
No.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
89 -95
ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR IDLE FUNDS
Resolution
No.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
89 -96
WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA CONCERNING CRANE CREEK REGIONAL PARK
Resolution
No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXTENDING
89 -97
UNTIL JULY 31, 1989 THE MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ROHNERT
PARK PEACE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, AND THE SONOMA COUNTY
ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (SCOPE), AND ALSO THE BENEFI°
PROVIDED TO NON- REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
Resolution
No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
89 -98
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
INC. (GADS) FOR PARK CLEANING SERVICES AT SUNRISE PARK AND COLTS
PARK
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined
on the meeting's agenda was approved.
Redding's Bike Path City Manager Callinan referred to Resolution No. 89 -92 and
explained his request to add to the call for bids the planned bike
path on the north side of Hinebaugh Creek, east of Commerce Blvd.
and adjacent to Cal Skate. He advised that Jim Redding and his
associates would pay for the construction of this bike path. The
Council indicated approval of the City Manager's request.
Cert.of Achievement City Manager Callinan explaned the Certificate
of Excellence in of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting advising that
Financial Reporting this is the 7th year in a row that the City has received this
prestigious award from the Government Finance Officers
Association, which is a national organization. The award is fr.
the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the
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City's Finance Department in
auditors, Deloitte, Haskins, &
certificate is testimony to the
Director /City Treasurer Michael
external auditors.
(3) June 27, 1989
cooperation with our external
Sells. He said receipt of the
fine job being done by Finance
Harrow, his staff, and our
Finance Director Harrow was recognized to accept the Certificate
Chamber of Commerce Mayor Cochran referred back to the plaque from the Chamber of
Award - (continued) Commerce acknowledged earlier in this meeting stating that he
wanted to introduce Mr. Ken Butler, Executive Director of the
Chamber of Commerce who was in the audience. Mayor Cochran
expressed appreciation to Mr. Butler for the special attention
given to the City the other night by the Chamber of Commerce.
Neighborhood "C" City Manager Callinan referred to copies provided to Council of
Stop Signs petition from residents of neighborhood "C" and memo from Traffic
Officer Rosengren to Director of Public Safety Dennett regarding
the request for placement of a stop sign or speed bumps on the
corner of Cielo Circle and Cala Way and pointed out the area on a
map on the wall.
Mr. Jim Casabella, 1224 Cala Way, was recognized to' represent the
neighborhood's request for stop signs at the corner of Cielo
Circle and Cala Way explaining the dangerous situation of this
particular corner from speeding cars. He stated that the
neighborhood, as signified by the sixty (60) signatures on the
petition, would appreciate the Council's approval to place stop
signs at this corner for reasons of safety to the children there.
of Achievement. Mayor Cochran extended congratulations and
expressed appreciation for the seventh year in a row for
everything Mr. Harrow and the Finance Department has done.
Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Cochran shared that the City was unexpectedly presented with
Award
a plaque by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce at their meeting
last week acknowledging the City's special contribution to the
Chamber of Commerce. Showing the plaque, Mayor Cochran stated
that we have accepted this award.
Councilman Eck
Councilman Eck arrived at this point in the meeting, the time
Arrives
being approximately 7:09 p.m.
Scheduled Public
David Eagle, of Earthworm Technology, Santa Cruz, was recognized
Appearances
and gave explanation regarding recycling of organic waste via the
Earthworm Technology
use of earthworms and answered various questions from Council.
Discussion followed in which interest was confirmed by the Council
regarding earthworm recycling, concluding that further study of
the matter would be necessary before making a decision.
Chamber of Commerce Mayor Cochran referred back to the plaque from the Chamber of
Award - (continued) Commerce acknowledged earlier in this meeting stating that he
wanted to introduce Mr. Ken Butler, Executive Director of the
Chamber of Commerce who was in the audience. Mayor Cochran
expressed appreciation to Mr. Butler for the special attention
given to the City the other night by the Chamber of Commerce.
Neighborhood "C" City Manager Callinan referred to copies provided to Council of
Stop Signs petition from residents of neighborhood "C" and memo from Traffic
Officer Rosengren to Director of Public Safety Dennett regarding
the request for placement of a stop sign or speed bumps on the
corner of Cielo Circle and Cala Way and pointed out the area on a
map on the wall.
Mr. Jim Casabella, 1224 Cala Way, was recognized to' represent the
neighborhood's request for stop signs at the corner of Cielo
Circle and Cala Way explaining the dangerous situation of this
particular corner from speeding cars. He stated that the
neighborhood, as signified by the sixty (60) signatures on the
petition, would appreciate the Council's approval to place stop
signs at this corner for reasons of safety to the children there.
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Discussion followed.
Mayor Cochran asked if there was anyone in the audience
opposition to this request. No one responded.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING THI
89-99 INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (At the Cielo Circle and Cala Way
intersection)
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 89 -99 was adopted,
Cultural Arts Facility City Manager Callinan introduced Theatre Manager Michael Gric(
expressing appreciation for the progress he's made regarding thf
Cultural Arts Facility (Theatre) in the short time that he's beer
here.
Promotional Video Theatre Manager Grice referred to the copy of his June 14, 1989
memo provided to the Council relative to preparing a promotional
video which would be used to advertise the upcoming opening of thi
theatre and offered to answer questions regarding this matter,
There were no questions from the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmat
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the preparation of F
promotional video to advertise the upcoming opening of the
Cultural Arts Theatre was authorized.
Symphony Orchestra Theatre Manager Grice referred to the copy of his June 15, 1989
memo provided to the Council regarding an arrangement that he has
worked out with the Sonoma State University Symphony Orchestra tc
become the symphony orchestra the City's theatre and explained thf
contents therein. He answered questions from Council regardin€
costs, explained projected income from percentage of ticket sales,
and confirmed plans to have a lecture nrinr to tha .,..a„4n- of «.._
theatre to generate interest.
Theatre Manager Grice introduced J. Karla Lemon, recommender
Conductor of the symphony orchestra. Ms. Lemon answered questions
from the Council regarding her background and experience.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the organization of the Rohnert
Park Symphony Orchestra as recommended by Theatre Manager Grice
and to hire the conductor on a renewable one to two year contra
was approved.
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Fire Sprinklers Director of Public Safety Dennett introduced Officers Mitchell and
Mathis who gave a presentation concerning the Department's
recommendation that fire sprinklers be included in new single
family residences, paired single family residences and duplexes.
It was shared that all other new buildings in town are required to
have sprinklers installed. Slides were shown revealing fire
damages to various buildings, charts showing percentages for types
of fires, locations of occurrence and causes, as well as showing
examples of sprinkler installations.
Discussion followed during which it was suggested that the issue
of recommending the installation of fire sprinklers in single
family residences is important enough to schedule a public
hearing. City Manager Callinan advised that staff is in the
process of updating the city's building codes, and proposed that
fire sprinklers be required for all new buildings and that the
City encourage owners to retrofit existing buildings.
City Manager Callinan was directed by the Council to include the
requirement of fire sprinklers for all new buildings in the update
of the building codes and to make sure the public is properly
notified regarding this matter in preparation of a public hearing
to be scheduled on the new codes.
Planning and Zoning City Manager Callinan explained that in the absence of Planning
Director Skanchy who was on vacation, he would explain the
Planning and Zoning matters.
File No. 1253 City Manager Callinan explained that Council had been provided
with copies of the staff report regarding Park Estates
Subdivision, File No. 1253 and that this matter was discussed at
the last Council meeting regarding their request to exempt the
thirty —three (33) lots in this subdivision from needing a building
permit allocation because the lots will be built on an individual
lot (custom homes) basis over approximately four (4) years.
Discussion followed during which it was asked if sewer
complications could come up later from other builders to which
City Manager Callinan said the calculated flow is so minuscule it
will hardly be noticed. Councilman Eck asked if the city could be
at any risk with other builders as a result of granting this
request to which City Manager Callinan responded no.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Park Estates Subdivision
lots, File No. 1253, were exempted from the building permit
allocation process.
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File No. 1325 City Manager Callinan explained that File No. 1325 gives
consideration to rezoning a 2.5 acre portion of Commerce Blvd.
right -of -way located east of and contiguous to U.S. 101 Freeway,
west of properties fronting on the east side of Commerce Blvd.,
extending from Cascade Court on the north to the southerly
property line of 5700 Commerce Blvd. on the south from "A"
(Agricultural) district to M -LIP-D (Limited Industrial /Planned
Unit Development) district.
Discussion followed in referance to the city leased sign placed at
the above - described location regarding legalities, specific versus
directional signs, multiple requests from other businesses,
comments from previous minutes, and developing codes, if
necessary, for the display of more logos.
Public Hearing Mayor Cochran opened the public hearing at approximately 8 :14 p.m.
and asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak.
regarding this matter.
Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Blvd., was recognized asking if this
will open "Pandora's Box" and create problems regarding businesses
putting up bill boards, etc.
Carl Calvin, 1070 Civic Center, was recognized and shared that as
a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, such a sign does
benefit the entire community, that signage is important to their
members, and that they would encourage a more generic sign if
other motels and such are added.
Mayor Cochran closed the public hearing at approximately 8 :17 p.m.
City Attorney Flitner addressed the legalities of this matter in
response to questions raised during the discussion regarding the
possibility of the State's intervention, or if the City's
ordinance would fail expressing that hopefully it would hold, that
it's conceivable these arguments might need to be faced, but that
from his experience to take advantage of the opportunity is
appropriate.
Further discussion followed regarding having signs in both north
and south bound directions, the number of spaces on the signs, the
use of logos, concluding with the Council directing City Manager
Callinan to send letters to Assemblyman Hauser and Senator Nielsen
to encourage legislation toward signs on right of way where they
belong as well as the need for local jurisdiction regarding city
property.
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Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE
514 ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING MAP CHANGE - CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK Planning File No. 1325
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 514 was
introduced with a friendly amendment by Councilman Hollingsworth
regarding the design on the signs involved on this property to be
limited to Gas, Food and Lodging with the use of company logos and
the invitation to those businesses who want to put their names
under the sign to do so.
Recess Mayor Cochran declared a recess at approximately 8:28 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Cochran reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8 :36
p.m. with all Council members present.
File No. 1323 City Manager Callinan explained that Council had received copies
of Planning Staff Report and referred to pictures on the wall
regarding File No. 1323-Discovery Office Systems -Site Plan and
Architectural Review for 3,200 sq. ft. second story addition to
Discovery Office System building located on southeast corner of
Redwood Drive adjacent to U.S. 101 Freeway, stating that the
applicant was in the audience.
Discussion followed during which Mayor Cochran complimented the
excellant improvement to the building and asked if there were
plans to widen Redwood Drive to which City_ Manager Callinan
responded that staff is working with the State on the possibility
of a contribution of funds and that a State -City cooperative
agreement should come before the Council shortly.
Councilman Eck referred to item #2 in the Planning Staff Report
stating that the plans for landscaping should be more specific
than saying "the landscaping in the front of the property be
spruced up to include shrubs and trees ".
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and
unanimously approved, File No. 1323 was approved with an amendment
to submit a definite landscape plan to the Planning Commission for
review and approval.
Mr. Jim Groom and Mr. Michael Moore, representatives of Discovery
Office Systems, were recognized a gave assurance that very
thorough landscaping plans have been submitted to the Planning
Commission and worked out all the way to Hinebaugh Creek. Mr.
Moore stated that it was a matter of re -doing all the landscaping
with the construction, if approved, and that with all the
vandalism and destruction, there was no sense in putting it in
beforehand.
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File No. 0577 City Manager Callinan referred to plans displayed on the wall an(
copies of Planning Staff Report provided to Council regardinf
Yardbirds of California, File No. 0577, Site Plan an(
Architectural Review for 23,800 sq. ft. addition to existing
retail building, 63,000 sq. ft. warehouse building, 10,000 sq. ft,
office building, 1,600 sq. ft. employee fitness center, and plant
nursery on two parcels totaling 8.12 acres located on the
northeast corner of Commerce Blvd. and Cascade Court (former site
of BMC West Building Supplies).
Discussion followed in which the requirement for street trees or
Commerce Blvd. was confirmed by City Manager Callinan.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Membet
Spiro, and unanimously approved, File No. 0577 as approved by the
Planning Commission was approved.
Mayor Cochran asked if the applicant was present and if he desired
to make any comments at this time.
Mr. Dave Wieldraayer, Store Manager of Yardbirds of California w
recognized and stated that he would be willing to answer questions
from the Council. In response to a question regarding the opening
date, Mr. Wieldraayer said they would like to be open by Octobet
15, but would more likely be November or December.
Shopping Center on City Manager Callinan referred to map displayed on the wall and
Southwest Blvd. & explained the blight to the neighborhood regarding the condition
Adrian Dr. of the shopping center on Southwest Blvd. and Adrian Driv,. He
shared that he had received a call from Mrs. Fredericks, owner of
the A & W property, who said there's a possibility of another
restaurant going in there. City Manager Callinan suggested the
Council form a sub- committee to contact property_ owners regarding
upgrading this shopping center and see what can be done to vremedy
the situation before it gets much worse.
Mayor Cochran asked for volunteers for the shopping center sub-.
committee to which Councilman Eck and Council Member Spiro
responded.
History of Small Lots City Manager Callinan referred to map displayed on wall and copies
of memo provided to Council (a copy of which is attached to the
original set of these minutes) from Planning Director Skanchy
regarding Small Lot Subdivisions and reviewed the contents therei^
and previous concessions made to compensate for the small lots.
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Discussion followed expressing concerns about possible municipal
code deviations regarding the approvals made to allow for the
small lots concluding with Council directing City Manager Callinan
to advise staff to clarify "good cause" language.
Garbage, Rubbish & City Manager Callinan explained that a copy of the resolution
Refuse Collection draft regarding garbage rates was provided to the Council for
review prior to the meeting. He said that a tentative
agreement had been reached with Rohnert Park Disposal (Empire
Waste Management) via City staff and members of the City Council's
sub - committee (Eck & Hollingsworth) meetings with representatives
of Rohnert Park Disposal relative to the company's request for an
adjustment of city imposed rates for garbage collection and
disposal. He shared that the last time the rates were adjusted
was October 1st and November.ist., 1985 and that as a condition of
any rate adjustment, the company will be required to provide the
automatic service; that is the 90 gallon container type service in
single family areas, institute a recycling program starting with
single family districts but then going city-wide, and also
providing a hazardous materials removal program.
Councilman Hollingsworth referred to the draft resolution copies
provided to Council regarding garbage rates and commented on the
contents therein. Councilman Eck suggested that due to the
significant changes being considered, a public hearing should be
scheduled and possibly work sessions considered with exposure by
the news media regarding the City's interest in entering into
recycling in a big way.
Discussion followed.
City Manager Callinan introduced representatives of Rohnert Park
Disposal, namely Tom Walters, Manager, Patricia Pisenti and Kevin
Walbridge. Mr. Walters and Mr. Walbridge answered various
questions from Council and explained details of the garbage
collection operation concluding with the statement that they would
do everything they could to make a smooth transition.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council Member
Spiro and unanimously approved, to endorse in concept the proposed
resolution setting new garbage rates and schedule a public hearing
at the next regular meeting was approved.
Sonoma County Councilman Eck gave comments regarding the plans and programs of
Transportation the Sonoma County Transportation Committee (SCTC) relative to
Committee sales tax increase election and referred to copies of documents
provided to Council from SCTC Chairman Jim Harberson and Growth
Management Subcommittee Chairman Tim Smith and shared the contents
therein regarding U. S. 101 Corridor Committee recommendations,
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proposed use of funds, proposed election date, and proposed Growtt
Management Plan. Councilman Eck said that hopefully the 101
Corridor matter will be on the Council agenda so it can act on it
at the next meeting.
Mayor Cochran gave comments regarding the liaison Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) stating that it would be meeting tomorrow
afternoon and Thursday and that so far the committee has voted to
put the sales tax issue on the November ballot and for the 1 cent
versus the 1/2 cent sales tax.
Discussion followed regarding concerns over the inaccuracy of
population figures, using building unit numbers versus population
numbers, the need for public hearings and the possibility of State
mandates versus local control.
Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, for this Council to adopt
a formal position that it is interested in the SCTC sales tax
proposal but can't respond appropriately on it by August 1st and
wants the election date delayed and to have further discussione,
and public hearings.
Further discussion followed.
Sonoma County City Manager Callinan referred to copies of his memo provided to
Hazardous Waste the Council regarding the Hazardous Waste Management Plan in which.
Management Plan it was explained that the Council had been provided with a copy of
the June 16th transmittal letter from the County Public Health
Department transmitting a copy of the Sonoma County Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.
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attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless
specifically noted in these minutes.
city Manager Callinan brought to the Council's attention
correspondence from Chairperson Janet Nicholas of the Sonoma
County Board of Supervisors regarding the invitation to the next
scheduled County /Cities meeting on July 17, 1989.
City Manager Callinan referred to his memo to Mayor Cochran and
Councilman Eck sharing Petaluma City Manager John Scharer's
invitation to a meeting on June 28, 1989 at the City of Santa Rosa
Municipal Services Center regarding the Sonoma Count -
Transportation Commission's proposal for the sales tax electio.
and its various components.
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City Manager Callinan brought the Council's attention to
correspondence from Bay Area Air Quality Management District
regarding the recently adopted Waters Bill (AB 3205) going into
effect on July 1, 1989.
City Manager's City Manager Callinan referred to the Council Meeting Memo for
Report review of the first five items listed on the agenda of the City
Manager's report regarding (1) Roberts Lake Road bid results,
(2) CDA payment to City, (3) Ambulance service update, (4) Price
Club update, and (5) Hazardous Materials Response Unit update (a
copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes).
High School Track Team- City Manager Callinan brought to the Council's attention a request
from the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District for payment
of one -half of the cost of plaques, that is $250.95, that were
obtained to commemorate winning of the championship by the Rancho
Cotate High School track team. He pointed out that even though
the track team representatives did not appear before the City
Council as is customary, it has been past practice to split the
cost with the School District for the championship teams.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the payment to Cotati-
Rohnert Park Unified School District in the amount of $250.95
representing one -half of the cost of plaques obtained for the
championship Rancho Cotate High School track team was authorized.
Norrbom's Ambulance City Manager Callinan advised the Council of_a letter received
today indicating that Norrbom's Sonoma Ambulance Service will
cease operations in Rohnert Park on July 1st, at which time
another ambulance company headed by Richard S. Pearce who worked
for Norrbom's would commence operations. City Manager Callinan
indicated that unless the Council felt otherwise, he was going to
allow Mr. Pearce's company to commence operations provided they
post the necessary insurance certificates with the city, but that
he would also require them to subsequently apply for and receive a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the City.
The Council concurred with City Manager Callinan's approach.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner shared that he talked with the Rent Control
Report Board about the consideration being given to rent a judge, that
the board is favorable, though the cost has not been ascertained
and may be split. He said the rent a judge has all the attributes
of a judge, but in order to be prepared, the matter is on the
Court Calendar but is trailing. He said that Councilman Eck,
Councilman Hollingsworth and City Manager Callinan have been
subpoenaed to appear in court for the Rent Control matters of
which City Attorney Flitner said he will try and get them out of
this as their attendance doesn't seem necessary.
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City Attorney Flitner updated the Council on the cases regardin
Harris' condo, Young's easements, and Crane's propert
acquisition.
City Attorney Flitner shared that he attended a recent meetin
regarding growth control and referred to a book by Attorney Da.
Curten offering to answer questions in more detail after th
Council has had opportunity to read the contents, if it wants t
do so.
City Attorney Flitner shared information regarding the possibiliti
of any council member's interest to acquire stock in the new banl
that's being formed in the City. He referred to the Political
Reform Act which says you can't participate in a matter if there',
interest in financial outcome, but could not give a blanket
opinion referring to the Fair Political Action under the Reforn
Act that will give protection if formally requested saying he
would be glad to write and get a written opinion if so desired b}
the Council. City Attorney Flitner said he thought if a Council
member bought stock, it would be necessary to abstain, that it
does not apply if there's no interest now or for twelve months
prior.
Matters from Council:
Acknowledgment was given to the joint meeting with County
Joint Meeting
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Sonoma and Santa Rosa City Council on July 17th, 1989 at 8:30
a.m.
Softball Tournament
Councilman Hopkins requested that the minutes reflect that he
would like to be the City's representative at the Hopkins —Girls
Softball Tournament, Elk Grove, Ca. on July 8th and 9th, 1989
stating that he would not be submitting any expenses for his
attendance to this event. The Council concurred with the request.
Sonoma County Fair
Mayor Cochran encouraged Council members to attend the Sonoma
County Fair, Rohnert Park Day on July 26th, 1989 as has been done
in years past.
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Sonoma County General Meeting, July 13th, in Sonoma.
Flag Burning
Councilman Hollingsworth asked if the Council would like to
support Congress's vote (440 to 5) to make some changes regarding
the constitutionality of desecrating of the American flag in view
of the recent Supreme Court decision..
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to support Congress in making
Constitutional change regarding the desecration of the U.S. flag
and to direct a letter to the President and our Representatives
accordingly was approved.
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Diving Insurance Councilman Eck expressed concerns regarding diving tower insurance
referring to a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle which
said diving tower insurance is impossible to get and stated that
since we'll have a fairly substantial diving facility we should be
looking into this matter. City Manager Callinan explained the
liability coverage through R.E.M.I.F. covers everything that's not
specifically excluded and that the new policy is in effect as of
July 1st. Discussion followed.
General Plan Council Member Spiro gave comments regarding the League of Cities'
Correction from Community Service Committee and that it has a committee on growth
7/11/89 meeting; : management recommending that local government do the planning for
Council Member Spiro all growth problems in the county.
stated that the comments herein were quotes from the League of Cities'
Community Service Committee and not her own.
Sonoma County Fair Council Member Spiro referred to the underprivileged children that
will be sent by the City to the Sonoma County Fair saying that
Annette Lyons has offered to make arrangements for locating the
children and get them to the fair.
Mayor Cochran learned that the City is not a member of the U.S.
Conference of Mayors stating that when the City Manager joins, the
Mayor can always be a voting member. City Manager Callinan said
he would check into the population requirement for joining to
which Mayor Cochran said it was 30,000 and with such issues as
agricultural, drugs, etc. coming up, it will be important to be
able to vote. Council concurred.
Directory /Network Council Member Spiro commented on the recent California League of
Cities' meeting which included speakers from Berkely regarding
youth centers and networking and putting together organizations
within cities that can provide a place where people can go to get
things done with consideration being given to a directory. She
said more information should be coming out shortly on this matter.
Upon motion by Council Member Spiro, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Annette Lyons was authorized to
work with staff to approve decisions regarding arrangements for
underprivileged Rohnert Park children getting to the Sonoma County
Fair was approved.
Council Member Spiro said that residents of A & B sections have
Parks
been asking about the need to send their small children to Lady
Bug Park for Tot Time programs to which City Manager Callinan
explained this is only temporary while the Benecia Recreation
Building is under construction.
U.S.Conference of
Mayor Cochran shared that he recently attended the U.S. Conference
indicated he
of Mayors for the update on cable television and
Mayors
(Cable)
will prepare a letter to be sent to the City's cable company.
Mayor Cochran learned that the City is not a member of the U.S.
Conference of Mayors stating that when the City Manager joins, the
Mayor can always be a voting member. City Manager Callinan said
he would check into the population requirement for joining to
which Mayor Cochran said it was 30,000 and with such issues as
agricultural, drugs, etc. coming up, it will be important to be
able to vote. Council concurred.
Directory /Network Council Member Spiro commented on the recent California League of
Cities' meeting which included speakers from Berkely regarding
youth centers and networking and putting together organizations
within cities that can provide a place where people can go to get
things done with consideration being given to a directory. She
said more information should be coming out shortly on this matter.
Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) ,Tune 27, 1989
Unscheduled Public Mayor Cochran asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an
Appearances appearance at this time.
Mary Webber, 725 Lincoln Avenue, Cotati, was recognized and aske
if the City had plans in the new future regarding upgrading bik
paths referring specifically to the way the bike path ends in mi
air on Commerce Blvd. and is very dangerous to bikers.
Discussion followed concluding that even though the locatioi
referred to by Mary Webber was in Cotati, the City needs to lool
at the overview of bike paths. The Council instructed Cit,
Manager Callinan to follow up accordingly.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cochran adjourned thf
meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. to the Community Development
Agency meeting and a closed session immediately following tc
discuss meet and confer matters.
The regular meeting was adjourned to 5:00 p.m. on July 6, 1989.
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Mayor
MEMO
TO: Peter M. Callinan, City Manager
FROM: Paul Skanchy ,
Planning Director
DATE: June 20, 1989
Small Lot Subdivisions
The following is a list of small lot subdivisions approved by the Rohnert Park
City Council and the Planning Commission:
1. Colegio Vista Subdivision (File No. 134); approved by the City Council on
January 11, 1971.
This subdivision is located on the north side of Southwest Blvd. between
Country Club Drive on the west and Avenida Calla on the east.
2. Foothill Subdivision (File #0578); approved by the Planning Commission,
December 22, 1977 and City Council, February 14, 1978.
This subdivision is located on the southeast corner of Snyder Lane and the
Rohnert Park Expressway.
3. Rohnert Foothills Subdivision (File #0652); approved by the Planning
Commission January 11, 1979 and by the City Council, February 13, 1979.
This subdivision is located on the east side of Snyder Lane at the very
northeasterly end of the City of Rohnert Park.
4. Coleman Valley Subdivision (File 41002); approved by the Planning Commission
February 14, 1985 and the City Council on February 25, 1985.
This subdivision is located on the south side of Golf Course Drive, west of
Snyder Lane.
5. Spreckels Place Subdivision (File #1126); approved by the Planning
commission, June 11, 1987 and City Council, June 23, 1987.
This subdivision is located south of East Cotati Avenue contiguous to
Hewlett - Packard.
6. Carriage Court Subdivision (File #1176); approved by the Planning Commission
on August 13, 1987 and City Council on August 25, 1987.
This subdivision is located south of East Cotati Avenue contiguous to Camino
Colegio.
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