2003/08/26 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 26, 2003
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in Regular
commence at 6:00 p.m. in
6750 Commerce Boulevard,
presiding.
Df the City of Rohnert Park for
Community Development Commission
Session for a regular meeting to
the Council Chambers,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie and Vidak- Martinez;
Vice Mayor Nordin; and Mayor Flores
Absent: (1) Councilmember Spradlin
Staff present for all or part of the Work Session: City
Manager Leivo, City Attorney Strauss, and Senior Planner
Bendorff.
Mayor Flores noted that Councilmember Spradlin would not
be present for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Flores announced that there will be a Special
Meeting of the City Council on Wednesday, August 27,
at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to consider a proposal
from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores adjourned the Council to Closed Session at
6:02 p.m. to consider litigation matters. Mayor Flores
reconvened Council at 6:26 p.m.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported that Council would take no action
on Closed Session matters at this time.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Flores led the pledge of allegiance.
EMERGENCY ITEM:
City Manager Leivo summarized the contents of the Staff
Report regarding CourseCo's plans for construction of
Foxtail Golf Club Practice Range Renovation.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, a motion to declare consideration of
CourseCo's plans to begin construction of Foxtail Golf Club
Practice Range Renovation and their call for sealed
proposals an emergency item due to the upcoming rainy
season, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmembe.r Spradlin
absent.
REQUEST TO DEFER:
At the request of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Council
CONCURRED TO DEFER consideration of Agenda Item No. 8,
Local Campaign Reform Proposals, until the next agenda
when a full Council will be present.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Anita Felton, 1525 Mathias Place, re opposition to
Indian casino: Ms. Felton expressed opposition to an
Indian casino being constructed next to the Friendly
City of Rohnert Park. She noted several concerns,
including increased crime in the area, collection of
county and local taxes, mitigation of traffic problems,
placement of a casino next to a college town, and the
effects on local businesses. She questioned why
Councilmembers would meet privately with Craton
Rancheria tribal members, and she urged the Council,
acting in the best interest of the City, to beware of
get- rich -quick schemes.
Mayor Flores noted that consideration of an Indian casino
in or near Rohnert Park has not come before the Council
at this point in time.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law, The
Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a comment
may do so at this time, limited to 3 minutes per
appearance, with a 30- minute limit.
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1. Katie Crump, 6841 Avenida Cala, was recognized and
expressed opposition to a casino near Rohnert Park,
citing concerns with water /sewer capacity, environmental
issues, traffic, and housing. She indicated that the
two Councilmembers who met with representatives of the
Graton Rancheria violated the spirit of the Brown Act.
She encouraged the City to slow down, put credibility
back in the process, and put the casino to a vote.
2. H.R. Downs, P.O. Box 127, Penngrove, was recognized and
SUBMITTED a letter, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF
MINUTES, from the O.W.L. Foundation (Open Space /Water
Resource Protection /Land Use), reminding the Council,
in light of future proposed development schemes, of the
court order, regarding groundwater pumping rates, that
resulted from a settlement with the citizens of
Penngrove in litigation about the Rohnert Park General
Plan EIR.
3. Van Logan, 2560 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, was
recognized and SUBMITTED a letter, ATTACHED TO THE
ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES, expressing a desire that the
Proponents of the Northeast Specific Plan be treated
equally with the Proponents of the Northwest, Southeast,
and University Specific Plans regarding allotments for
residential building permits. He noted that the
Proponents of the Northeast Specific Plan are offering
to construct a permanent skateboard park, Teen Center,
and accompanying athletic facilities subject to the
Council's agreement to award allotments for building
permits based on the proportionate projected housing
units as shown in the City's General Plan.
4. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden Avenue, was recognized and
indicated that he would speak at the respective times
the Community Fields and the Spanos project come up.
5. Tom Thunderhorse, 7533 Bobbie Way, was recognized and
covered three matters as follows: (1) Opposed to
housing at the Southwest Shopping Center site; (2)
Supports casino as it will generate funds; (3) Concerned
about a meeting last week regarding the Southwest
Shopping Center site at which City Manager Leivo
appeared not to be listening attentively to all the
speakers.
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6. Art Tanton, 201 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized and
expressed opposition to low- income housing at the
Southwest Shopping Center site. He outlined his efforts
in rebuilding and maintaining the shopping center, and
he expressed his concern with the lack of support and
timely responses from the police when problems arise.
He discussed the impact on business owners of the talk
of housing at the shopping center site, and he urged
the Council to better notify the shopping center,
business owners, and the public of intentions to build
housing on a site. He also expressed the opinion that
a casino would destroy local businesses.
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Mayor Flores noted that unless the owner of said site
is willing to sell his property, no housing project will
be realized.
7. Ralph Geissler, San Francisco, was recognized and, as
owner of the Southwest Shopping Center, discussed a
notice he received about bringing the site up to seismic
codes. He requested that the value threshold of $10,000
for structural alterations, repairs or remodels, which
would then require seismic retrofitting on pre -1976
concrete tilt -up buildings, be increased to $100,000 so
owners would have enough money to spend on the building.
Mayor Flores noted that one of the City's Building
Inspectors sent a letter about this matter which the
Council will review later in the meeting.
8. Martin DeWitt, 7562 Adrian Drive, was recognized and,
as a representative of CCORP (Concerned Citizens of
Rohnert Park), he asked that the Council support having
a good portion of the current Spanos project go to
low- income housing. He cited community opposition to
low - income housing at the Southwest Shopping Center
site and concerns about property values and equity of
distribution of low - income housing throughout the City.
He also noted that Spanos avoided including any
low - income housing in his last project on Golf Course
Drive as inclusionary housing was not on the books at
that time.
4. SKATE PARK PROJECT - DISCUSSION OF SKATE PARK PROPOSAL:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo gave a brief
summary of the skate park status.
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2. Terriann McGowan, Skate Park Coalition of Rohnert
Park: Ms. McGowan of SCORP reviewed the status of
the Skate Park Coalition, noting that the Coalition
donated money to the City of Cotati for ramps in
their skateboard park while efforts continue to raise
funds for a permanent skateboard park in the City.
3. Joe T. Callinan, Presentation on behalf of Board &
Blades: Mr. Callinan, on behalf of the nonprofit
group Board & Blades, indicated that his local group
has raised and is willing to donate $250,000 to the
construction of a permanent skateboard park site with
two stipulations: (1) That the skateboard community
give $30- to $40,000, the City give $60- to $70,000,
along with Board & Blades' $250,000 for the
construction of a $350,000 permanent skateboard park;
(2) That no monies go to a temporary skateboard park.
4. Public Comments: None.
5. Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, a motion to DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER
to meet with SCORP and Board & Blades and to return
to Council with a Staff Report /Action Plan for a
permanent skateboard park, including a mechanism to
accept the money and how to spend the money on
appropriate designers, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Spradlin absent.
5. COMMUNITY FIELDS PROJECT - DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY
FIELDS PROJECT:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report. He noted that he RECEIVED A FAX
today from Brookfield Homes requesting that the
University District Specific Plan Area be considered
as a priority area for allocation of building
permits. Staff responded to Council questions about
permanent preservation of Open Space lands.
2. Public Comments: Mayor Flores called forward members
of the public desiring to speak on this matter.
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1. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden Avenue, was recognized and
expressed concern with a proposal to the City to swap
building permit allocations for land to build Community
Fields on. He questioned building a baseball stadium or
skateboard park on said fields, and he inquired about
water, sewer, and lighting for the project. He asked
the Council why it would consider building more pools
when the City cannot keep all of the current pools open.
Councilmember Mackenzie took a moment to inform members of
the audience arriving for Agenda Item No. 8, Local Campaign
Reform Proposals, that said item had been deferred.
2. Dan Hubley,
and reminded
similar deal
in this case
exchange for
permits, and
2.P. Planning Commissioner, was recognized
the Council that several years ago a
was before the City Council. He noted that
the City would get a 72 -acre site in
an allocation of residential building
he expressed support for a skateboard park.
3. Council Discussion /Action: Vice Mayor Nordin
discussed his vision of a regional sports complex and
indicated he has talked to investors willing to
invest in such a project. Councilmember Mackenzie
expressed concern (1) with a regional sports center
on that site and how it relates to the City's
agreement with the,County of Sonoma; and (2) with
how the City will prioritize the awarding of building
permits. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez recounted the
lost opportunity in 1995 with the same property, and
she expressed her support for staff to proceed. She
also noted her support for the University District's
priority in terms of allocation of building permits.
Mayor Flores shared brief comments on the General
Plan and the City's agreement with the County /LAFCO.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Nordin, a motion to DIRECT STAFF (1) to proceed
with researching and reporting back on the Community
Fields Project and related proposals; and (2) to bring
said matter back for a discussion of the Councilmembers'
comments /concerns as noted above, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Spradlin absent.
Councilmember Mackenzie noted that review of the Economic
Development Strategy Plan will call for a thorough
analysis of the revenue - generating capabilities of
recreational activities in Rohnert Park.
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6. UNIFORM BUILDING CODES - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15, BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION, ADDING CHAPTER 15.42, SEISMIC RETROFIT
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Staff Report: City Attorney Strauss gave a brief
report regarding a conflict -of- interest problem with
three Councilmembers and the proposed amendment.
On the advice of City Attorney Strauss, Council
CONCURRED TO DEFER said item to the next Council
meeting with a full Council present.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: None held; Item deferred. City
Attorney Strauss ANNOUNCED that members of the public
could submit written comments to her or contact her
by telephone at 588 -2214 with their comments.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 704 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15,
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, ADDING CHAPTER 15.42,
SEISMIC RETROFIT REQUIREMENTS
Item DEFERRED.
7. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File PL2002- 024UP /SR - Consideration of an
application from A.G. Spanos Corporation for a Use
Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to
construct 232 Apartment Units (Redwood Creek
Apartments) at the Northwest Corner of Rohnert Park
Expressway and Labath Avenue (APN 143 -391 -002, -003,
-004), including adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act:
a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to
Council inquiries about affordable housing.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores opened the Public
Hearing at 8:13 p.m.
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1. Tom Allen, A.G. Spanos Corporation,1341 West Robinhood
Drive, Stockton, was recognized and shared brief details
about the project. Mr. Allen and City staff responded
to Council questions about inclusionary housing, the
location of affordable housing throughout the project,
and wastewater treatment capacity.
2. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden Avenue, was recognized and
inquired of Mr. Allen and City staff if there were any
low - income apartments in Spanos' Mountain Shadows
Apartments. City Manager Leivo indicated that the
requirement for affordable housing was not in place at
that time. Mr. Fredericks also asked about a rent
schedule and occupancy levels of low - income units at
Mountain Shadows. Councilmember Mackenzie noted that
on July 25, 2000, he was one of two votes against
grandfathering out the Mountain Shadows Apartments
project from meeting the requirements for affordable
housing.
3. Debbie Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, via letter SUBMITTED
and read by Senior Planner Bendorff, expressed a desire
to see low - income housing more equitably located
throughout the City. She indicated that the Southwest
Boulevard potential site should not be considered due to
the large volume of traffic. She recommended that the
Spanos Corporation be required to build the low - income
housing it did not have to build at the time Mountain
Shadows Apartments was constructed before the
corporation be given another building permit for future
developments.
Mayor Flores closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers shared
brief comments about affordable housing in Rohnert
Park.
Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -191 CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING A USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 232
APARTMENT UNITS ON A 12.3 -ACRE SITE LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
AND LABATH AVENUE (APN 143 - 391 - 002, -003, AND
-004) (A.G. SPANOS CORPORATION - REDWOOD CREEK
APARTMENTS)
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Nordin, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spradlin
absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2003 -191 was
ADOPTED.
2. File PL2003 -035SR - Consideration of an Application
to Appeal the Planning Commission decision on the
Architectural Review of proposed changes to an
existing Service Station /Food Mart at 5060 Redwood
Drive (APN 045 -081 -020):
a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the Staff Report. Council had no
questions.
b. Public Comments: Mayor Flores called forward
members of the public interested in commenting on
this matter.
1. Ron DuHamel, of ARC Inc. Architects for Trammell Crow/
Shell Oil Products, was recognized and briefly
summarized Shell's renovation process. Mr. DuHamel
reviewed the revisions made per the Planning
Commission's recommendations, and he requested some
modifications to the approved design criteria as defined
by the Planning Commission in Resolution 2003 -35.
Furthermore, Mr. DuHamel requested Council and staff
feedback.
c. Council Discussion /Action: Councilmembers
expressed a desire not to have an excessive
amount of illumination or too much yellow in
the canopy or signage. Mr. DuHamel described
one more alternative for Council consideration.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez noted that that
area is slated for economic development and that
she would like a gas station /food mart that fits
in such an area. She recommended that only the
"Shell" be highlighted and that the lighter
shade of yellow be used to blend in with the
early California decor of the local buildings.
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Resolution for Adoption:
2003 -192 DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF
PROPOSED CHANGES TO AN EXISTING SERVICE STATION/
FOOD MART AT 5060 REDWOOD DRIVE (APN 045 -081 -020)
(RON DuHAMEL, ARC Inc.)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Nordin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember
Spradlin absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2003 -192
was ADOPTED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to refer said matter
back to the Planning Commission with a Staff Report
outlining Council's comments and conveying Council's
support for the revisions reviewed.
8. LOCAL CAMPAIGN REFORM PROPOSALS - CONSIDERATION OF
LOCAL CAMPAIGN PROPOSALS:
1. City Attorney Report: Item DEFERRED per the request
of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez.
2. Council Discussion /Direction: None.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Issues Subcommittee, August 19, 2003, meeting:
Councilmember Mackenzie and Mayor Flores reported on
the following matters: (1) Update from Randy Poole
and the MOU re Water Transmission System Capacity
Allocations during Temporary Impairment; (2) Need for
additional EIR to get more water for contractors; and
(3) Storm water and sewer studies important in terms
of Specific Plan Areas and General Plan.
2. Golf Courses Subcommittee, August 19, 2003, meeting:
Mayor Flores reported on the following matters: (1)
Residents pleased with the trees planted; (2) Council
to review golf cart recommendations; and (3)
CourseCo's request to modify and improve the practice
range as indicated in this evening's Emergency Item.
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EMERGENCY ITEM:
City Manager Leivo restated CourseCo's plans for the
Foxtail Golf Club Practice Range renovation.
Mayor Flores called forward Raymond Davies, CourseCo
Director of Golf Course Maintenance & Construction,
who noted that this project will mark the completion
of the North and South courses. In response to a
Council inquiry, Mr. Davies indicated that 200 redwood
trees would be planted around the perimeter for
beautification and to solve a drainage problem.
Emergency Resolution for Consideration:
2003 -207 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FOXTAIL GOLF
CLUB PRACTICE RANGE RENOVATION (PROJECT No.
2003 -16)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Spradlin absent, reading was waived and
Emergency Resolution 2003 -207 was ADOPTED.
3. California Junior Miss Program, August 14 -16, 2003:
At the request of Mayor Flores, City Manager Leivo
confirmed the dates for the 2004 California Junior
Miss in Rohnert Park. Mayor Flores commented on the
importance of the program, and City Manager Leivo
referred Council to the agreements provided in the
Staff Report. Mayor Flores REQUESTED that City
Manager Leivo report back to Council after California
Junior Miss officials complete their evaluation of
this year's event.
4. Other, if any:
a. National League of Cities' Leadership Training
Summit: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported on
the success of the summit, which attracted
approximately 100 participants. Councilmembers
thanked Councilmember Vidak- Martinez for bringing
the summit to Rohnert Park.
10. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were
discussed.
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11. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL - INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
1. Russian River Watershed Association: Councilmember
Mackenzie ANNOUNCED a meeting this Thursday,
August 28, to continue with matters related to the
Executive Director mechanism and budget work plans.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority:
Councilmember Mackenzie ANNOUNCED the September 8
meeting of SCTA, which he will not be able to chair,
but will try to get a report back to Council.
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Purchase of new Vac -con for the Public Works Sewer
Department: City Manager Leivo gave an overview of
the Staff Report.
2. Other informational items, if any:
Letters of No Effect: City Manager Leivo reported
that the City has received Letters of No Effect via
e -mail for the Kisco project, the University District
Specific Plan Area, and the Northeast Specific Plan
Area.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in
the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. No matters were
discussed.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - AUGUST 12, 2003
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$964,546.97
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$138,225.68
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2003 -193 RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "NATIONAL
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH"
2003 -194 SUPPORT SEPTEMBER, 2003, AS "LITERACY MONTH IN
ROHNERT PARK"
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2003 -195 SUPPORTING 2003 SPARE THE AIR CITY AND COUNTY
CAMPAIGN
2003 -196 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REQUESTPARTNER
APPLICATION HOSTING AGREEMENT AND THE BERRYMAN
AND HENIGAR REQUESTPARTNER GRANT PROGRAM TERMS
2003 -197 APPROVING AN AMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
LIST AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE PREPARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
2003 -198 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BRELJE AND RACE
ENGINEERS FOR THE WATER MODEL STUDY PHASE 2 FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,000
2003 -199 APPROVING TASK ORDER No. 2003 -3 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR PROJECT OVERSIGHT OF THE CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2003 -200 ACCEPTING THE BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO
GOEBEL PAVING, INC., FOR THE COMMERCE BOULEVARD
BIKE PATH PROJECT No. 2000 -8
2003 -201 APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER No. 1 -FOR THE
COMMERCE BOULEVARD BIKE PATH PROJECT No. 2000 -08
2003 -202 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR BENICIA PARK
BASKETBALL COURT PROJECT No. 2003 -09
2003 -203 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT No. 2003 -10
2003 -204 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
RESIDENTIAL WATER METER INSTALLATION PROJECT
No. 2001 -05
2003 -205 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, SPRECKELS
PERFORMING ARTS FREEWAY MESSAGE CENTER PROJECT
No. 2001 -04
2003 -206 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AT -GRADE
RAILROAD CROSSINGS, PROJECT No. 1995 -07
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D. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
No. 702 AMENDING SECTION 5.34.030H OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
No. 703 AMENDING SECTION 3.16.020 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING THE RATE OF THE REAL
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
E. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
No. 705 AMENDING ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.040.080, POWER OF APPOINTMENT,
SECTION 2.04.210, SERVICE AS CITY CLERK
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS:
2003 -12 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRE - DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
2003 -13 APPROVING PROCEDURES AND EXPENDITURE OF AN AUDIT
TO BE PERFORMED BY MACIAS GINI & COMPANY OF
PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES RECORDS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to approve the
Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda, was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spradlin absent.
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14. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Stephen Troth, 44 Laurel Court, was recognized and, as
GSMOL of Valley Village, expressed several concerns/
questions as follows: (1) Residents are being assessed
for the owner's water and sewer; Mayor Flores DIRECTED
STAFF to investigate this concern and prepare a report
for Council consideration; (2) How can the residents
make the owner liable for the very poor condition of
the streets ?; (3) Are the owners allowed to keep adding
backrent on residents' monthly statements? - Mayor
Flores indicated the City just received word that the
owner is going to start another lawsuit to put backrent
back on monthly statements; (4) Why did the City's
agreement with Comcast not include a senior discount? -
City Manager Leivo indicated that the City has no
authority to regulate a cable company's rates; (5)
Report that the owners would not permit Comcast
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into the park to install digital cable; (6) Will
Council support Valley Village being sold to a
management property company such as the one that
bought Rancho Feliz, Las Casitas de Sonoma? - City
Manager Leivo outlined some options, and Mayor
Flores SUGGESTED a sequential program, first finding
out if the owner is willing to sell; (7) Also, expressed
support for a casino so it would be easier on the
seniors who enjoy monthly trips to casinos.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the
meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m.
Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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Rohnert Park City Council
6750 Commerce Boulevard.
Rohnert Park,
California 94928
Dear City Council Members;
O.W.L. Foundation
President, H.R. Downs
Secretary, Deborah Hunt
Treasurer, Heidi Dieffenbach -Carle
www.Penngrove.info
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Regarding future proposed development schemes that have appeared in the press, one that includes
houses and another concerning a hotel/casino complex, I would like to remind the City Council of
Rohnert Park of the court order that resulted from a settlement with the citizens of Penngrove in
litigation about the Rohnert Park General Plan EIR. Particularly this section:
G. The EIR anticipates that maximum pumping from the City's municipal wells will not exceed
2.3 mgd to accommodate City water needs pending the anticipated receipt of 15 mgd from the
SCWA. (EIR at p.4 -142 , AR17:7291.) Consistent with the EIR, and based on substantial
evidence, the City shall not approve any discretionary project outside of the 1999 City
boundaries whose net consumptive water use impact on City's water supply will contribute to
the City exceeding an average annual groundwater pumping rate of 2.3 mgd from municipal
wells and any private wells permitted by the City subsequent to the entry of Judgment. This
provision shall not be interpreted as a determination or an agreement that pumping at 2.3 mgd
at any point in time is, or is not, safe yield.
One newspaper report claimed that the hotel/casino complex, for example, would sink multiple
thousand -foot wells. If this were to actually transpire, the City of Rohnert Park would be required to
make substantial cutbacks to comply with the 2.3 mgd limit.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Regards,
H.R. Downs
President
O. W.L. Foundation
VAN NORDEN LOGAN
2560 WEST DRY CREEK ROAD
HEALDSBURG, CA 95448
TEL. & FAx 707 - 431 -1665
August 26, 2003
Rohnert Park City Council
6750 Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
RE: Northeast Rohnert Park Specific Plan
Dear Council Members:
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The Proponents of the Northeast Specific Plan desire to be treated equally with the Proponents of the
Northwest, Southeast and University Specific Plans regarding allotments for residential building permits.
The City Council has tentatively approved the Draft Northeast Specific Plan subject to the findings of an
Environmental Impact Report. The Specific Plan states that, at the time of the approval of the first Final
Subdivision Map for any of the land within the Specific Plan area, a 4'/2 acre parcel of land designated for a
public park be dedicated to the City. The Proponents of the Northeast Specific Plan are offering to construct
a permanent Skateboard Park, Teen Center and accompanying athletic facilities on this parcel. This
commitment is given subject to the City Council's agreement to award allotments for building permits
based on the proportionate projected housing units as shown in the City's General Plan. This concept of
proportionate allotments is as shown in the phasing section of the Draft Northeast Rohnert Park Specific
Plan on page 64 (copy attached).
The development of a park site in this location has been anticipated since the approval of the General Plan
and would not require any special permits or approval from any governmental agency except the City of
Rohnert Park.. These facilities would be constructed during the first phase of development of any
subdivision on any of the Proponent's land. It is anticipated that development of the park would occur in
year 2005.
The environmental issues associated with development have been thoroughly reviewed and accepted by the
various agencies involved. Wetland delineations have been certified by the Corps of Engineers and we
have recently received a "Letter of No Effect" from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Receipt of this
letter means that these properties will not require mitigation for the California Tiger Salamander.
If the above proposal is acceptable to the City Council, we will prepare a Development Agreement which
would secure this commitment. Enclosed is a sketch of the proposed park development and a General Plan
diagram showing its relationship to other properties within the future city limits. The park site is an integral
part of the future northeast residential developments and is within easy walking distance from the G, H, and
E sections of the existing city.
Thank you for your consideration of this proposal.
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enclosures
Very truly yours,
Van Norden Logan, Corfsultant to the
Proponents of the Northeast Specific Plan
ARCHITECTURE * LAND PLANNING * REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Rural Estate Residential (up to 2 un /ac)
Low Density Residential (4 -6 un/ac)
Medium Density Residential (6 -12 un /ac)
High Density Residential (12 -30 un /ac)
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N Neighborhood Commercial
R Regional Commercial
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Industrial,
Mixed Use
Office
Public /Institutional
Parks
0 Open Space - Environmental
Conservation
All maps are intended to be consistent with the General Plan Diagram.
Additional adjustments to the other maps may be made for consistency
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Community Separator
20 -Year Urban Growth Boundary
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o. Major Arterial (4 -6 lanes)
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General Plan Diagram
Adopted July 2000
(Rev. II /00)
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Northeast Specific i
Rohnert Park, California
Phasing
It is anticipated that initial development in the Northeast Area will begin in 2004 and that allotments will be
granted to the Northeastern Area based on its proportional share of housing units relative to the City's other
specific plan areas. Based on this concept, an analysis of available allotments to each specific plan area is
shown on Table 8 and 9.
Table 8. Allotment Availability
Based on proportionate allotments for all residential Specific Plan areas according to General
Plan projections.
Specific flan Area Projected General Plan Housing Units Average Housing Units
Percent
University 1,415 -1,610 1,512
40
Northeast 915 -1,085 1,000
26
Southeast 410 -510 460
12
Canon Manor 4 - -- - --
Northwest 800- -900 850
22
Table 9. Projected Allotments per Specific Plan Area
Assumes that all areas (except Canon Manor) are annexed to City in 2004, and that the University,
Northeast, Southeast,
and Northwest areas commit to £und the major infrastructure required.
2004 Allotments a University 900 x 40% = 360
Northeast 900 x 26% = 234
Southeast 900 x 12% = 108
Northwest 900 x 22% — 198
Total 900
2005 and Subsequent University 225 x 40% = 90
Years Allotments Northeast 225 x 26% = 59
Southeast 225 x 12% = 27
Northwest 225 x 22% = 49
Total 225
a To be adjusted subject to allotments awarded within existing city limits
Assumptions
1. First building year for annexed acres 2004
2. Available allotments in 2004 for Specific Plan areas: 900 (225 x 4 years) less allotments awarded prior to
annexation
3. Annual allotments citywide: 225 /year
4. Assumes Canon Manor does not annex in near future
Phasing of development will begin in the northerly area of the Northeast Area. Initially, allotments would be
available only to the Proponents of the Specific Plan who will encumber their lands as security for the
assessment district(s). The Northeast Specific Plan allotments would be awarded to these Proponents until all
the Proponents' projects are fully built out. At that point, allotments would become available to owners of the
Remaining Lands. Affordable housing units will be exempted from allotment requirements.
The Proponents have agreed among themselves to distribute the initial allotments available to the Northeast
Area in a pattern providing an orderly progression of development as indicated in the Phasing Plan presented
in Figure 23. The pattern of development of the Remaining Lands will be determined upon applications
received for development of those properties after the Proponents' lands have received all of their allotments.
Rohnert Park Northeast Area Specific Plan 64