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1981/06/22 City Council Minutes (2)ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES t June 22, 1981 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the City Offices,'6750,Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with ,Mayor Cavall.i,presiding. The regular session was pre - ceded by a closed,session which,'commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all the Councilmen, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Fl.itner were present and which was held.to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Cavalli called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4). Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Mayor Cavalli Absent: (0) Staff present for all or part.of the meeting: City .Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Finance Director Netter, and Planning Director Skanchy. Mayor Cavalli explained that the Council met in closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters but did not discuss the various applicants for the Council and Commission - positions at the Closed Session for legal reasons. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 8, 1981 and June 15, 1981 were approved as submitted. Council'Appointment Mayor Cavalli read the names of all applicants for the vacancy on the Council as a result of Councilman Carbone's —resignation. (Copy of list attached to the original set of these minutes) Applicants who were present at the meeting and who were recognized and spoke were: Dave Eck, Ray Goff, Paul Gregorian,.Eugene Grenache, Art Hollingsworth, Gus Hutten,.Karyn Pulley, Celinda Romaine, Robert Stark, Jack Titus, Barbara Uhl, and Dale Foust. The. City Council used `paper ballots to cast their votes with the following results: Arthur Hollingsworth, -,3 votes Celinda Romaine, 1 vote Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Arthur Hollingsworth was appointed- to =sorve the remaining term of Councilman Carbone which expires in April, 1982. It was noted that with the appointment of Planning Com- missioner Hollingsworth to the Council, a vacancy on the Planning Commission would exist which would have to be filled in the near future. Page 2 June 22, 1981 Parks and Recreation, Mayor Cavalli read the names of the applicants for the Commission Appointment Parks and Recreation Commission (copy of list attached to the original set of..these minutes). Applicants who were present far the, 'meeting were recognized and those who spoke were:.,.: Jack Goetzinger, Joan Hill, Douglas Hopley, Charlotte Krauser, Edgar Little, Annette Lyons, John Reichert,.J., Bradford,Savage, Kenneth Scobee and Yvonne Sullivan. A paper,ballot,was taken_for the first vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with the following re- sults Jack Goetzinger - 4 votes (unanimous) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts,., Jack Goetzinger was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one year term commencing July 1, 1981. Following another paper ballot vote which resulted in a tie vote for the „second commission position, it was unanimously agreed upon by the Council to defer said appointment -until the next regularly scheduled meeting. The'tie vote of,2 each was between applicants Ken Scobee and John Reichert. Cultural Arts The names of the three applicants (copy of list attached Commission Appointment to the original set of these minutes) were read by Mayor Cavalli. One applicant, LaVonne Bain, was present. The other two applicants were Cary Collett and Dee Ka- huila. Upon motion. of.Councilmai} Hopkins, seconded.by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the Council' appointed LaVonne.Hain the the Cu ltural,'Arts Commission for a four year term commencing July 1,1981. Cuiaicilman riopxins moved that the other appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission be deferred until the next regular meeting. Council.'unanimously agreed. Approval.of Hills,, City Manager Callinan pointed out the Approval of Bills sectioapp.of the.agenda had inadvertently been passed over. Upon,motion,of.Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $739,990.24 were approved. C 0 NS E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council Meeting Memo.dated June 17, 1981 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. Page 3 June 22, 1981 Resolution No. 81 -110 RESOLUTION OF -THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE. APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE H. PARK PROJECT Resolution No. 81 -111 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE ROHNERT PARK REGIONAL SOFTBALL COMPLEX PROJECT Resolution No. 81 -112 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND$".FOR THE EAGLE PARK SWIMMING POOL PROJECT Resolution No. 81 -113 A RES4UTION URGING THE REPEAL OF SECTION 301 OF THE FEDERAL POWEIT..LANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE ACT Resolution No. 81-114.1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK .REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MANUEL AND REBA SOUSA (WITH STATE FARM.MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AS SUBROGEE) Resolution No. 81 -115 A RESOLUTION APPROVING.AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS, LAGUNA VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1979 -10 Resolution No. 81 -116. A_RESOLUTION DIRECTING PAYMENT OF FUNDS, LAGUNA VERDE :ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1979 -10 ResolutionNo. 81 -117 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING,- AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP ,SIGNS' Resolution No. 81 -118 ;'`RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY.OF SONOMA AND C, #Y OF COTATI(RE: ROUTES 10 AND 12) ; Resolution No. 81 -119 RESOLUTION PARTIALLT ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE PARTIAL 'RELEASE OF THE BONDS FOR CAMINO COLEGIO ESTATES SUBDIVISION Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts.reading : of.Resolutions Nos. 81 -110 through 81 -119 was waived and said resolutions were unanimously approved and adopted. Resolution No. 81 -120 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PROPANE FUEL AND DISPENSING STATION Referring the Council to his Council Meeting Memo dated June 17, 1981, City Manager Callinan informed Council of the results of the investigation requested by Council at its June 8, 1981 meeting, pointing 'out a letter received from Pargas. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -120 was adopted. Reces's Reconvene Oath of Office Art Hollingsworth McDonald's Corp. Appeal; File 0335 Page 4 June 22, 1981 At=this- point. in the meeting, the time be .ng.:agproximately . 8:07 p.m., Mayor Cavalli -`called a brief recess. At approximately 8:14 p.m. Mayor Cavalli reconvened the meeting. The Oath`of Office was administered to newly appointed Councilman Hollingsworth by Deputy City Clerk Lorraine Rorlerts.` Councilman Hollingsworth then took his•seat on. the Council. Mayor Cavalli opened the scheduled Public Hearing on the Mennaald's Corporation 'application for a.drive- through window for their fast -food restaurant at 6600 Commerce Boulevard, the matter being an appeal of the Planning Commission's dexial of the application. Mr. David Silverberg, 2025 Gateway Place, San Jose, was recognized and explained the company's reasons for the request for a drive - through window. ,City Manager Callinan called the Council's attention to his Council Meeting Memo dated June 17, 1981 which recommended denial of the appeal.` Planning Director`Skanchy was .then introduced by City Manager Callinan. He explained the application in detail, using the site plans which were on display, the Planning Staff report for the application, and the Planning Commission's:action. Mayor•Cavall' again recognized Mr. Silverberg and gave him an:- 'opportunity to offer a rebuttal to staff's recommenda- tions which he did. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor "Cavalli closed the public hearing." Discussion followed. upon uiot Leon of %1OU- 11C,L.LILIan Hopr,111S, Sciviidcd by Cvunc ltltail ­Roberts, and the following vote, the Planning Commission's action .to deny the application for precise development plan approval to allow the drive- through window was upheld, McDonald's Corporation appeal was denied and the request for the drive - through window was denied. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Mayor Cavalli NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth Proposed 1981- 82.Budget City Manager-Callinan commented on the city's Proposed 1981 -.82 Budget which was previously reviewed in detail with the Council.. City Manager Callinan also informed the Council of the addition of upgrading the.Burton Avenue Recreation Center, the funds for which would be provided by the Capital Outlay Fund. Rancho Cotate High School Track. Communications Page 5 June 22, 1981 Mayor Cavalli opened the scheduled Public Hearing on the city's Proposed 1981 -82 Budget. Peter McCormick, 1044 Copeland Creek, was recognized and brought Council's attention to the possibility of having a Senior Citizen Drop -In Center located at the Burton Avenue Recreation Center as opposed to having the center located in a shopping center, and it was suggested that another survey be taken to determine the public's view on the matter. City Manager Callinan pointed out that funds are in the budget for the Senior Citizen Drop -In Center. Mr. Jim Stevens, Santa Barbara Drive, was recognized and presented several questions regarding the budget and the, amount allocated to the city. Mr. Stevens also inquired about the water rates, Parks and Recreation expenditures, PG&E fees, and questioned what the increase for the 1980 - 1981 budget was. Discussion followed during which responses were given to Mr. Stevens' questions by either City Manager Callinan or a Council member. Annette Lyons, 7518 Boris Court, was recognized and ex- pressed .concerns regarding the Kitchen Kut -Ups and the senior citizens staff person provided by the Council on Agg,tg and the expenditures for same. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Cavalli closed the Public Hearing on the Proposed 1981 -82 Budget. Discussion followed. It was unanimously agreed by the Council that the proposed resolution adopting.the budget for the fiscal year 1981 -82 be deferred to the next regular meeting to give new Council - man Hollingsworth time to review and study the budget. City Manager Callinan reviewed his Council Meeting Memo concerning.the Rancho Cotate High School track.- He reviewed the low quote proposal submitted by Dale's Property Service to install the curb, gutter and drainage for same. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and the following Mote, the work on the improve- ments for the Rancho Cotate High School track was approved and authorized in accordance with the quote received from Dale's Property Service and subject to the expected contri- bution from the Cougar Aid Club and subject to the approval of the school district. AYES: (3) Councilmen, Hopkins, Roberts and Stewart NOES: (1) Mayor Cavalli ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attentibn�of the City Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these . -Page <6 June 22, 1981 minutes. City Manager Callinan brought the Council's attention to a letter regarding a meeting of the City Selection Committee to be held.on June 25,.1981. Mayor. Cavalli indicated that he would attend said meeting. ` City Manager Callinan pointed out a letter received from Boy Scout Executive Donald Chilcote indicating their possib acceptance. of`'a building site in Rohnert Park, which was previously offered by the city. Undergrounding City Manager,Callinan briefly commented on efforts to get utilities funding from PG &E for undergrounding of overhead utilities on Southwest Blvd. and Commerce Blvd. and expressed concern regarding the funding for same. He referred to the June 11th,letter from H.13oyette, PG &E District Manager. Municipal Homeowners Finance Director Netter and Councilman Stewart expressed Insurance Meeting their intent to attend the meeting to be held at the San Francisco Airport Hilton Hotel on June 23, 1981. Stadium Dedication City mariager.Callinan informed the Council that free admission. tickets were.being given to Rohnert Park resident for the stadium dedication on July 1, 1981 and advised that the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce agreed to con- tribute $2200 towards.the fireworks display for same. Senior Citizens City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed plans for the drop- Drop -In Center _ in center and,explained,.progress of same. Post Office City Manager Callinan called Council's attention to an Grand Opening 'invitation received from Codding Enterprises for the Grand Opening of the new post office building to be held on ,July .2, 1981 at 11:00 a.m. July Fourth Barbecue" City.Manager Callina Recreation f part of the Fourth of July celebrations. The Council approved. Resolution No. 81 -121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING DEED OF CONVEYANCE, LAGUNA VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT,NO. 1979 -10 Resolution No. 81 -122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE DEED OF CONVEYANCE, LAGUNA VERDE. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT N0, 1979 -10 City Manager Callinan explained the resolutions. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following vote,,Resolutions Nos. 81 -121 and.81 -122 were adopted. Page 7 June 22, 1981 AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Mayor Cavalli NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth Pool Policy City Manager Callinan stated that he had received numerous calls regarding the pool hours and the number of people who had been turned away due to over - crowded conditions and suggested a change in the schedule for hot weather days as outlined in the "Hot Weather Policyt° a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. A copy of the policy was provided to the Council. Discussion followed during which the Council expressed agreement with the "Hot Weather Policy." Expressway Widening City Manager Callinan gave an update on the Expressway Widening Project and advised that river rock would be used to landscape the unimproved area along the roadway to save on long -term maintenance costs. Discussion fol- lowed during which the Council indicated approval of the landscaping by use of rock. Resolution No. 81 -123 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ANTHONY P. CARBONE, JR. City Manager Callinan presented a rough draft of the resolution. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and the following vote, Resolution No. 81 -123 was approved subject to the Mayor's final approval of the wording: AYES: (4) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts and Mayor Cavalli NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Stewart Stewart Out of Town Councilman Stewart stated that she would not be present for the next regularly scheduled meeting as she would be out of town. Council Applicants Councilman Stewart also commented that only one of the applicants for the Council seat had remained throughout the entire meeting, that being Celinda Romaine. Councilman Hollingsworth expressed thanks to the Council for appointing him. Water System Councilman Hollingsworth raised a question on the status of the city's water situation. City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the present status of the city's water system and the improvements presently under con- struction. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cavalli adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:38 p. APPROVED:'', D6pttty City Clerk Mayor ava li CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT HOT WEATHER POLICY In the event that the weather becomes hotter than our normal weather, all pools will remain open according to the following policy: A. DEFINITION OF HOT WEATHER Weather which is in the 80's or higher as of 3:30 p.m. B. PROCEDURE 1. Hot Weather Policy shall be determined to be in effect no later than by 3:30 p.m. that day by the Director of Recreation during the weekday, and by the Aquatic Supervisor on the weekends. Once in force, the policy will remain in effect until the weather cools. Each pool will be notified when the warm weather policy is no longer in effect. 2. Relief guards are to be contacted if needed to staff the extra hours. Post a sign that the Hot Weather Policy is in effect, and post a sign when the policy has ended. D. SCHEDULE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY Benecia Pool 1-5:30 p.m. - Public Swim 5:45-7:15 p.m. - Swim Team 7:30-9 p= - Public Swim Public Swim (Sting Rays) practice (M-W-F) (T-TH during hot weather) Ladybug Pool 1-5:30 p.m. - Public Swim 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Lap Swim 7-8:30 p.m. - Public Swim (T-TH) (& M-W-F during hot weather) Alicia Pool 1-5:30 p.m. - Public Swim SATURDAY AND SUNDAY A, B, 1, 1-5 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Public Swim CURRENT LESSON SCHEDULE (Monday thru Friday) Benecia Pool - 9:00 a.m. to noon Alicia Pool - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ladybug Pool - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Persons leaving Pool at 5:30 p.m. can be stamped for evening swim. Adopted by City Council 6/22/81