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1991/02/26 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes February 26, 1991 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session comrencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding. CALL TO WDER Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately 7:29 p.m. Moment of Silence Mayor Eck said a moment of silence would be observed at this time in memory of Joe Rodriques who lost his life recently in a tragic auto accident. He said W. Rodriques was a former Rohnert Park -Cotati School Board member and will be greatly missed. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Eck announced that Boy Scouts were present at tonight's Greeting and would lead the pledge of allegiance which helps toward receiving their Good Citizen Award. IN Approval of Minutes Boy Scouts led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Eck advised that a closed session commenced this evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters, and real estate negotiations. He said no action was taken and there was nothing to report at this time. Present: (5) CouncilGrembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the Greeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, City Engineer Brust, Assistant to the City Manager Leivo, and Director of Recreation Pekkain. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro with request for February 12 minutes to reflect changing her vote on the Approval of Bills to abstain, the minutes of February 12 and 19; 1991 were unanimously approved. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $275,519.35 were approved. Nm- agendaed Mayor Eck queried if any Councilmember had any non- agendaed Matters items to add to the agenda. Mayor Eck said he had one miscellaneous item to add regarding the proposed Housing Task Force. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) February 26, 1991 City Manager Netter said he had two miscellaneous items to add under the City Manager's report. Councilman Hopkins announced League of California Cities Growth Management Committee appointments. He said SESAC State Supervisors School Board Association and the League of California Cities Management Comnitte are working on efforts to balance the budget and would appreciate input regarding this complicated matter. Lhscheduled Public Mayor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Appeararu:es Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. In most cases under legislation of the new Brown Act, the Council cannot handle an item without agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the entrance of the Chamber and unscheduled public appearances are requested to fill out the cards and present to recording clerk after speaking. CarolynIrbore Carolyn Moore, 7955 Santa Barbara Court, expressed appreciation for Rohnert Park. She came from the East Coast area several years ago and said there are so many advantages here compared to there with the cleanness of the City and all the facilities provided for residents to enjoy. She said she worked in public relations at P.G. & E. and to call on her at any time for needed assistance. George Barich George Barich, 931 Copeland Creek Drive, as a member of Concerned Citizens, expressed appreciation to Council and City Manager for the opportunity to video tape the Council meetings. He said he has successfully video taped public forums all over the state and was a little surprised at concerns expressed by Council at a previous Council meeting, that the City Manager has his business card and extended invitation from his company for Council to call whenever needed. He hoped the video equipment did not take up too much space in the Chamber and said he was available to answer Council questions. Councilman Hopkins said he felt the camera should give total representation of all Councilmembers since he had noticed in viewing the program as aired on Channel 6 that members seated-at the far ends of the Chamber counter are often not included on the TV screen. Roger Southfield Roger Southfield, 5338 Daniel Drive, referenced Resolution No. 91 -40 on tonight's Consent Calendar regarding Desert Storm Troop Support and the Yellow Ribbon Project, and if adopted, asked if the Mayor or other City representative could make a presentation of the resolution at a rally at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa on Sunday, March 3rd. Mr. Southfield responded to Mayor Eck that he would be glad to make the presentation on behalf of the City if the Mayor or other City representative was unable to attend the rally. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) February 26, 1991 George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, complimented Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for declaring Sonoma County a Yellow Ribbon County. He said the San Jose Jammers basket- ball team is coming to Rohnert Park and asked if Council could write a letter welcoming the team to the City. Council agreed. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R Mayor Eck queried if anyone had any questions regarding the rmtters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Councilmember Spiro said she had questions regarding Resolution No. 91 -39 and requested it be removed from the Consent Calendar. Council concurred. Mayor Eck said he would like to briefly discuss Resolution Nos. 91 -37 and 91 -38 and requested both be removed from the Consent Calendar. Council concurred. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUrHCRIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FULL RELEASE OF 91 -34 LIEN (Cala- Califa Abatement Costs -781 East Cotati Avenue) Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91 -35 APPROVING AN CNDERWRITING AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF STCNE & YOUNGBERG (MILLBRAE AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT 1988 -1) Resolution No. RESCLUrION AUniORIZING A CCPRECTIVE GRANT DEED TO THE 91-36 CCUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR A PORTION OF WILFRED CHANNEL Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DECLARING ROHNERT PARK A YELLOW RIBBCN CITY 91-40 SUPPORTING THE DESERT •- •••• PROJECT Approval of final map for Vintage Point Subdivision Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, with the exception of Resolution Nos. 91 -37, 91 -38 and 91 -39, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved. Councilmember Spiro referenced Resolution No. 91 -39 for consideration and said Healthy Cities Committee was not listed therein and asked if this should be included in the list of certain volunteer workers. City Manager Netter responded that it was not necessary to individually name committees or commissions directly appointed by the Council. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) February 26, 1991 Mayor Eck referenced Resolution Nos. 91 -37 and 91 -38 for consideration and requested that since the City has developed an undergrounding plan, these items should be included in same. City Manager Netter said according to discussion with City Engineer Brust, funds in the account were not sufficient for the next project which was Adrian Drive and since the funds remain stagnant until a project gets underway, attention has been given to the projects referred to in these resolutions as it is better to �_,se fur.a.,s quickly to maximize the use of funds. Resolution No. LINDFRGROLNDING OVERHEAD UTILITIES ON EAST COTATI AVENUE IN THE 91 -37 VICINITY OF BODWAY PARKWAY Resolution No. CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC 91 -38 NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERCROLtz UTILITY DESTRICT ON PART OF ROHNE RT PARK EXPRESSWAY, SEED FARM DRIVE, CIVIC CENTER SITE (UNDERGRO= UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7) Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DESIGNATING CERTAIN 91 -39 VOILtCEER WORKERS AS EbpLOYEES Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution Nos. 91 -37, 91 -38, and 91 -39 were adopted. Scheduled Public Appearances: Homeless Prevention Henry H. Fuhs, 183 East Cotati Avenue, Secretary of Homeless Grasp Prevention Grow, introduced Pastor George Russell, Chairman who shared contents of copies provided to Council of letter dated February 13, 1991 regarding request to waive fees for the Homeless Prevention Group's use of Burton Avenue Recreation Center for a model railroad show by the Coastal Valley Lines Modular Railroad Association planned for the weekend of September 28 -29, 1991. He said the Homeless Prevention Group has been able to help prevent homelessness of area residents by making one time interest free payments on loans for people in the Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Cotati area in-situations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. Pastor Russell expressed appreciation to Council for continued support. Discussion followed during which reference was made to the City's policy not to waive fees for use of facilities with consideration given to a contribution to the Homeless Prevention Group in the amount of the fees required for use of the Burton Avenue Recreation Center. City Manger Netter said the fee would be approximately $200. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) February 26, 1991 A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to contribute _. .to ... the - Homeless .. Prevention .Group an amount equal to the fees charged for use of the Burton Avenue Recreation Center to be used in their program to help the homeless. Proposed Housing Task City Manager Netter said he would report on the non- agendaed Force Housing Task Force item at this time as a courtesy to those people who might be in tonight's audience regarding this matter which was deferred from the previous Council meeting. Mr. Netter referenced copies provided to Council of new dated February 11, 1991 from Council Committee Members Eck and Reilly regarding Local Housing '_task Force Recam�endations withh, attached list of those interested in being on the Task Force. He recommended this item be scheduled at the next Council meeting because review of Task Force appointments are still in process and it would be better to make the appointments all at once rather than piecemeal. Council agreed. AWCLEN to CDA Mtg. Mayor Eck temporarily adjourned the City Council meeting at approximately 8:09 p.m. to the Community Development Agency meeting as scheduled on tonight's agenda. (Refer to February 26, 1991 Community Development Agency Minutes.) RE03NVE E Council Mtg. -bayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 8:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91-41 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT PROGRAM AND SETTING PROJECT PRICRITIES (RENTAL PROJECT SITE ACQUISITION AND PREDEVEL.,OPMWr- $123,000 AND THE NUBILE HCNE REHABILITATION PR0GRAM- $100,000) City Manager Netter explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -41 was waived and said resolution was adopted. T+m]P- Variance Request City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of letter dated February 19, 1991 from Kathleen Burnham requesting a temporary variance from Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 9.41.040 and an exception to the Rohnert Park zoning ordinance which restricts the habitation of individuals in recreational type vehicles on single family lots on public streets or private driveways. Due to Miss Burnham's handicapped condition of severe environmental illness, application is being made for this variance in order to locate her recreational vehicle in the driveway of 1154 Emily Avenue in Rohnert Park until completion of her education at Sonoma State in June 1993. Copies were also provided to Council of Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) February 26, 1991 letter from Miss Burnham's doctor, Alan S. Levin, explaining her disability and sensitivity to the ordinary chemical agents found in ordinary homes and environment, a letter from the Disability Manager from Sonoma State University, several letters from friends and associates who are familiar with her condition, a copy of P.L. 101- 336 /Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and letter dated February 26, 1991 from Attorney Linda D. Kilb on behalf of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) in support of Miss Burnham's request for temporary variance. Mayor Eck requested a report from City Attorney Flitner regarding this matter. City Attorney Flitner referenced above- mentioned communi- cations, reviewed the clarity of City codes and said there are Federal laws regarding discrimination and housing but was not sure if, or how these might apply to cities' planning. Since use permits have to do with use of land and size of property and are done by the Planning Commission, it would be proper procedure to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for review and report. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to refer this temporary variance request to the Planning Commission and put on hold enforcement of the pending violation until Planning Commission can review and report on this matter. Kathleen Burnham Kathleen Burnham, 1154 Deily Avenue, reviewed her request for temporary variance from Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 9.41.040, "vehicle being used for habitation" as expressed in her above - referenced letter dated February 19, 1991. She compared handicapped needs for, housing in the area with the affordable housing needs previously reviewed during tonight's Council meeting and the Community Development Agency meeting. Discussion followed during which Council confirmed that tonight's action is not a denial of the request for variance but the laws and procedures must be followed, that the accommodation of this request would have to be determined on sound legal grounds, that the City merely responded to a neighborhood complaint of a violation of the zoning ordi- nance and Rohnert Park Municipal Code. The proper procedure is referral to the Planning Commission because it is a zoning ratter. Cultural Arts Councilman Reilly said conversation with Cultural Arts CcnUdssion Commission Chairman Nancy Seymour revealed the need for someone with a fine arts background to be appointed to the opening on the Cultural Arts Commission. He introduced Tim Danesi as his nomination for this Commission based on review of his application, fine arts background and experience. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) February 26, 1991 Tim Danesi Tim Danesi, 6400 Iobaodw Pines Avenue, expressed appreciation to Councilman Reilly for recommending his appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission. He responded to Council questions and concerns regarding his participation on the Cultural Arts Council of Sonoma County and his previous application to the Planning Commission. He said there would be no conflict regarding the Cultural Arts Council of Sonoma County as he is one member among thousands and it simply gives access to mailing lists and various contacts as an artist. A motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to nominate Tim Danesi to the Cultural Arts Commission for a four (4) year term to expire December 31, 1994. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 8:55 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 9:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Parks & Recreation Councilman Hopkins said the presentation to Roger Kreischer Commission matters: regarding emeritus status to the Parks and Recreation R.Kreischer, Commission should be deferred until such time as it can be Emeritus Status done publicly when Mt. and /or Mrs. Kreischer are able to attend the meeting. Council agreed. Commission Councilman Hopkins said he was not yet ready to make a Appointment nomination to the appointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Sport Center Rates -City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of memo dated February 21, 1991 from Director of Recreation Pekkain regarding Parks and Recreation Commission matters including proposed rate changes for the fees charged at the Peter M. Callinan Sports Center which were approved at the Commission's meeting on February 11th. This is the first increase in membership fees since the sports center opened in May of 1986 and, if approved by Council, would become effective on April 1st 1991. Discussion followed during which Director of Recreation Pekkain responded to Council questions regarding the rationale used in determining the $10 increase on the one month and three month individual adult and family rates. He said basically staff wanted to provide an incentive to purchase three month versus one month memberships to reduce staff time and pointed out there was no change in the annual rate which is considered a bargain. Council expressed concern regarding the need of families that can only fit one month memberships into their budgets. Comparisons were made with efforts of golf course rates for residents and the continued need to make Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) February 26, 1991 reasonable rates available to citizens for the use of City facilities. Council agreed the recommended rate increase was not that much in consideration of the five year period of no increases and suggestion was made that it would be better to raise rates-gradually and more frequently. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to approve the Sports Center rate changes as submitted except to change the individual adult and family rates to a $5.00 increase instead of $10.00 on the monthly rate but keeping the $10.00 increase on the quarterly rate for these two categories. Aquatics: Director of Recreation Pekkain referenced copies provided to Pool Fees & Council of separate staff memo with complete outline of 1991 Schedules Pool Schedule and recommended increases in aquatics fees and shared contents therein. He responded to Council questions regarding same confirming that the recommendation was not to offer low income rates at this time but to implement the policy on a case by case basis. A motion was made by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to accept the 1991 pool fees and schedules as submitted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AO'REEMDr WITH THE ROHNERT PARK 91-42 SWID4 TEAM FOR THE USE OF HONEYBEE FOOL City Manager Netter explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -42 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Softball Field Director of Recreation Pekkain reviewed contents of above - Rental Policy referenced memo dated February 21, 1991 regarding Softball for Outside Uses Field Rental Policy for Outside Uses and said the Parks and Recreation Commission approved staff's recommended fee policy for outside groups using the softball fields for recreation and private commercial use not involved in the Recreation Department's softball program. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, to approve the Softball Field Rental Policy for outside uses as approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. M Park City Manager Netter referenced plans on display and above - referenced memo from Director of Recreation Pekkain dated February 21, 1991 regarding M Park development priorities approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its meeting of February 11th as recommended by staff to completely develop approximately 7 acres. Mr. Netter said copies were also Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) February 26, 1991 provided to Council of Architects Jonathan Herr & Associates cost estimate of M Park plan. He said there have been discussions with the School District regarding the sale of City land for "M' school that should gross approximately $2.2 million and after reimbursing the City for costs of land for the park, would net about $1.2 million for the first phase of M Park as outlined in the above - referenced staff report. Discussion followed during which comparisons were made regarding the high cost of a pool versus the economical cost of the two proposed tennis courts in Phase II and concerns expressed about the neighborhood need of a pool in M section. Director Pekkain responded to Council inquiry that because of being youth baseball fields there would be no problems from same to the play areas, power lines, etc. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to approve the first phase of M Park development as recommended. Intern Student Director of Recreation Pekkain introduced Tracy Sokol, a student from San Francisco State University who is currently with the Recreation Department doing a recreation internship. EIR Cumulative 7npact -Mayor Eck said the item regarding EIRs Cumulative Impact scheduled later on tonight's agenda under City Attorney's Report was pertinent to Planning and Zoning matters and requested City Attorney to comnent at this time. City Attorney Flitner said the EIR Cumulative Impacts Act requires Council to prepare EIRs if it firths that affects of a project are can ulative. If past, present or future projects have a substantial affect, EIRs must be ordered which Council has done. Court rulings in 1974 and 1979 did not give clear cut decisions but did establish that EIRs must address cumulative impacts such as impacts that current and future projects will have on traffic. The analysis does not have to be in great detail but has to be relative, reasonable and adequate. W. Flitner gave exanples of considerations for cumulative impacts and said both public and private impacts need to be considered in order to know how other projects will affect a total development which the City's EIR has done. There can be-variations: with different elements and it doesn't have to be perfect but Council has to be satisfied that the various areas of concern are covered. Council can be satisfied that the preparer of tonight's EIRs being considered for certification has made the effort to relate to each area of development. iJ F .;M File No. 1378 Planning Director said a public hearing will be held at this time to consider the Draft Focused Environmental Impact Report (DFEIR) for the Rohnert Park Civic Center /Public Safety Facility as the Final Environmental Impact Report. He shared Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) February 26, 1991 contents of copies provided to Council of Planning Staff Report dated February 11, 1991 for File No. 1378 with attached Planning Commission Minutes of the January 24, 1991 public hearing and written correspondence from the general public, local and State agencies pertaining to this DFEIR. Environmental Impact Report Consultant comments were attached to the staff report pertaining to all written and verbal statements made during the January 24, 1991 public hearing and the 45 day review period of said document with a copy of the Planning ConwLissi.on's adopted Resolution 91-04 recoi�nding to the City Council that they hold the appropriate public hearing and certify the Draft Environmental Fact Report. City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of resolution for consideration regarding the Rohnert Park Civic Center DFEIR, Staff Summary dated December 1990 regarding Rohnert Park Civic Center Environmental Impact Report and memo dated February 26, 1991 from Director of Public Safety Dennett responding to concerns expressed by citizens regarding the size of the new Public Safety facility and shared contents therein specifically. addressing the consolidation of Public Safety employees into a single facility. Discussion followed during which City Manager Netter responded to Council questions referencing Table 3.1 of the Staff Summary. He said the reference to an overpass at State Farm Drive rather than the underpass as specified in the General Plan was an oversite in the summary preparation. Discussion followed. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 9:35 p.m. Jake We Kenzie Jake MacKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, said cumulative effects have to be reviewed. The failure of Measure B causes major changes and should require recirculation of EIR. The City will bring about a general decrease in the movement of traffic from cumulative impacts. Mr. MacKenzie said there is nothing wrong with the concept of a new Civic Center and it would do much in terms of morale and efficiency, but it will add to traffic burdens and with the failure of Measure B, the financial tools needed will not be forthcoming. In response to Council question regarding what new information would be available since the EIR documents are dated December and the election was in November, Mr. MacKenzie said the EIR talks about what other agencies will do which is not reasonable because the analysis does not factor in the lack of monies available to widen the freeway. In response to Council question regarding the outcome of allowing these developments in neighboring communities resulting in no sales tax for this City but still retaining the anticipated traffic problems, Mr. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) February 26, 1991 MacKenzie said to first approve projects with the least traffic impacts that could buy some time and perhaps Nbasure B ....._. -will be adopted. in.. some..other.. form to provide the needed funds. Council should consider project alternatives since the City is not in a desperate financial position. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 9:47 p.m. Discussion followed during which EIR Consultant Elgar Hill responded to Council questions. He confirmed that EIR traffic calculations deal with worse case scenarios, impacts of filling existing facilities with other office workers was taken into account, and that the EIR with necessary calculations were done assuming that Measure B would not pass. Council comments were made regarding the importance of addressing the impacts of not doing something in regard to community preparation and development since every indication state -wide is that there will be an influx of those moving into the County and this community should be as well prepared for them as possible. It is Council's job as responsible public servants to provide the necessary services. Resolution No. A REsowriw OF ► Ra*ERr PARK CITY CCLUCIL FINDIW Al 91-43 DETERMINIM THAT THE DRAFT FOCUSED ENVIROMIMMAL REPORT FCM THE ROHNERT PARK CIVIC MEN= IS ADEQ= AND DIRECMM 1 CITY a�• • • • E- n r r ► OFFICE • ► • • •• CLERK Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -43 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File No. 1038 Planning Director Skanchy said,a public hearing will be held at this time to consider the Draft Focused Environmental Impact Report ( DFEIR) for the Rohnert Business Park as the Final Environmental Impact Report. He shared contents of copies provided to Council of Planning Staff Report dated February 11, 1991 for File No. 1038 with attached Planning Comnission Minutes of the January 24, 1991 public hearing and written correspondence from the general public, local and State agencies pertaining to this DFEIR. Environmental Impact Report Consultant comments . were attached to the staff report pertaining to all written and verbal statements made during the January 24, 1991 public hearing and the 45 day review period of said document with a copy of the Planning Commission's adopted Resolution 91 -05 recommending to the City Council that the appropriate public hearing be held and the Draft Environmental Impact Report be certified. City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of resolution for consideration regarding the Rohnert Park Business Park DFEIR and Staff Summary dated December 1990 regarding Rohnert Park Business Park and shared the contents Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) February 26, 1991 therein. He referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated February 4, 1991 from State Department of Transportation reviewing this matter, as well as letter dated February 13, 1991 received after the EIR comnent closing date from City of Cotati addressing some possible impacts on Redwood Drive. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 10:00 p.m. Jake f&cKenzie Jake MacKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, said for the record to reflect that his previous commits on the Civic Center EIR be applied to the Rohnert Business Park EIR regarding the need for recirculation to encourage public participation in the CEQA process and mitigation measures are not possible within the next year. He said this project should be approved first because of low traffic impacts and reviewed cumulative impacts. The analysis by Caltrans reveals that all the EIRs should be recirculated. The EIR needs to include the cost of the automobile with its necessary increased use and consideration needs to be given to limiting its use since society will have to look at things diferently in the years to come. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 10:06 p.m. Discussion followed during which Council commented that recirculation would not provide new information, confirmation of a staged alternative development -in the traffic, and comments regarding the need to include alternative densities in mitigation measures. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL FINDING AND 91-44 DETERMINING THAT THE DRAFT FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT, ROHNERT PARK BUSINESS PARK, IS ADEQUATE AND DIRECTING THE ROHNERT PARK CITY MiAGER TO FILE A NOTICE OF DETEPMaTION A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to approve Resolution No. 91 -44. A motion was made by Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilmen Reilly, to include alternative densities in mitigation measures on page •6.2 via low, density projects or defer development, and failed by the following vote: AYES: (2) Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck NOES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Spiro ABSENT: (0) None Councilman Hollingsworth said there is no need to duplicate efforts that are already outlined in the General Plan. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes A motion was made Spiro, to include management plan f .becomes necessary. (13) February 26, 1991 by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilmember amendment requiring a transportation system or businesses to work flex hours when it _ Discussion followed during which comments were made by Council that this seemed to be getting the cart before the horse, that past experience has shown that businesses had the wisdom to establish flex hours when needed, that some effort should be made by Council to introduce the idea at this time, and that this is a subregional and regional issue. Councilmember Spiro withdrew her second to the amendment as stated and motion died for lack of a second. Upon original motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro with amendment for the City to request employers to provide a transportation system management plan, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -44 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File No. 1393 Planning Director Skanchy referenced plans on display and said copies were provided to Council of Staff Report dated February 14, 1991 regarding File No. 1393 - Wal -Mart Store Precise Development Plan and Architectural Review and shared contents therein. Subject property is a 12.8 acre portion of a 22 acre portion of a 22 acre parcel located on the west side of Redwood Drive, south of and contiguous to Millbrae Avenue and east of and contiguous to Dowde11 Avenue. W. Skanchy said Planning Commission approved the Wal -Mart Plans at its February 14th meeting with revision of arches on the building to pick up the Spanish scene. Because the Wal -Mart project is on a parcel larger than five acres and in a P -D zone, the law requires a public hearing be held which has been scheduled for tonight's meeting. City Manager Netter explained there were major discussions between staff and architects regarding the design of the Wal- Mart plan submitted resulting in tonight's recomrendation. He said the tower concept was strongly rejected by Wal -Mart because °they like to keep the entry the same as an identification factor throughout all their stores, but would agree to change the roof design at the long front elevation In addition, Mr. Netter said copies were provided to Council of letter dated February 21, 1991 from Codding Enterprises specifically requesting Council's consideration to make, as a condition of development of the Wal -Mart project, an access easement to be used by the adjacent parcel to allow for the orderly flow of traffic for all retail outlets within the project area. He said joint use of entry /exits and parking is the whole nature of these types of shopping centers. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) February 26, 1991 Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 10:25 p.m. George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, expressed support of the Wal -Mart development plans and encouraged the hiring of local residents. Bill Boyl, Architect Bill Boyl, PSM Architect, responded to W. Horwedel's request and said Wal -Mart hires people locally whenever possible. He reviewed architectural plans as submitted and revisions as agreed at previous Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Boyl referenced copies provided to Council of his letter dated February 25, 1991 and shared contents therein regarding schematic sketch of proposed solution for the wall and landscaping at the rear property line, response to concerns regarding delivery area at the north of the building, and revisions as requested by the Planning Commission. Discussion followed during which Mr. Boyl responded to Council questions regarding the major complexities involved in reference to suggestions made to include towers in the structural design due to massive size of the building and building siting in reference to the comment of a "sea of parking" in the front. He confirmed the need for the amount of parking space as designed. Hugh Codding Hugh Codding, Codding Enterprises, said this was not a double - faced development project like the Coddingtown development and explained the logic that front parking lots give front entry access to businesses with rear access to delivery /service trucks. Jake MacKenzie Jake MacKenzie, 1536 Gladstone Way, expressed concerns regarding the traffic problems this project will create and said the large parking lot and building is unattractive. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 10:45 p.m. Discussion followed during which Council reviewed the pros and cons of requiring towers on structures to retain similar community design Request was made by Council that landscaping include 20 gallon trees. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to approve the Wal -Mart project, File No. 1393 as approved by Planning Commission. An amendment to the motion was made by Councilman Reilly, seconded by Mayor Eck, to require matching towers as originally recommended by the Planning Commission, and failed by the following vote: Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) February 26, 1991 AYES: (2) Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck NOES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Spiro ABSENT: (0) None Councilman Hopkins commented that towers on other businesses in the neighborhood were not previously required but approved for sign location and advertisement reasons. The original motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to grant the application of the Wal -Mart project - File No. 1393 as approved by the Planning Commission, was unanimously approved: File No. 1454 City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated February 21, 1991 from Marvin DeAngelis requesting resubmittal of his project File No. 1454 which is the 17 unit condominium project to be located at 100 Arlen Drive in the P -A (Professional Addnistrative) District. This project was discussed at the previous Council meeting with request by Council that staff provide information on the City's Exemption Policy on Infill Lots. Copies were also provided to Council of separate memorandum with information on the City's policy on infill lots with backup information and prior practices that the Council has instituted in regard to sewer allotments for infill lots. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to grant the sewer allocation as approved by the Planning Commission regarding File No. 1454. An aunt to the motion was made by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Reilly, to include the requirement of one unit of affordable housing in the approval of sewer allocation regarding File No. 1454, and failed by the following vote: AYES: (2) Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro NOES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Mayor Eck ABSENT: (0) None The original motion by Councilmen Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to grant the sewer allocation for File No. 1454 as approved by the Planning Commission, was approved by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilmember Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Mayor Eck NOES: (2) Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro ABSENT: (0) None Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (16) February 26, 1991 Discussion followed during which Mayor Eck said an affordable housing policy should be established prior to granting further applications. Council concurred. to review this matter at the next Council meeting. File No. 1462 City Manager Netter said it was necessary to continue tonight's scheduled public hearing regarding File No. 1462 - Abandonment of a Public Right- of-Way along Dowdel l Avenue to the next Council meeting because the Planning Commission has not yet conpleted this item. In -House Economic Mayor Eck referenced previous discussion with Council Report/U. S. 101 regarding the possibility of an in -house economic report for the development of U. S. Highway 101. He said he would like to see a report regarding funding resources. A motion was made by Mayor Eck, seconded by Councilmen Reilly, and unanimously approved, to direct staff to prepare an in- house economic report regarding funding resources for the developments west of U.S. Highway 101. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF c M zp=, PCBLIC SAFETY FACILITY, 91-45 PROTECT NO. 1988 -18 City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of memo dated February 26, 1991 from Director of Public Safety responding to concerns regarding the size of the new Public Safety facility and explained the resolution for consideration. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -45 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Televised Council City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of Meetings staff memo dated February 20, 1991 as previously requested by Council regarding cost breakdown and analysis for televising City Council meetings and shared the contents therein (copy attached to original set of these minutes). A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to approve continued voluntary televising of Council meetings by George Barich, with friendly amendment by Councilman Reilly requesting MultiVision Cable TV to televise at prime time with the condition that no editorial trailers be included, was unanimously approved. Water Conservation City Manager Netter explained copies were provided to Council of summary dated February 11, 1991 regarding 1991 Water Conservation Plan for Sonoma County Water Agency Service Area and shared contents therein. Copies were also provided to Council of resolution for consideration and ordinance for Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (17) February 26, 1991 introduction regarding this matter. W. Netter responded to Council questions that the information would be released to the.con ninity .through the,- City's newsletter as well as other sources. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT 91-46 PARK TO INSTITUTE A VOLL]NTARY %�= CONSERVATION PROGRAM City Manager Netter explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -46 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No. 533 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMDlDING THE ROHNERT PARK MJNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.20 (PLLMING CODE) ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEM CONSERVATION REQUIREMEgrS FOR NEW AND REK)DE LED CONSTR(.X.'TION City Manager Netter explained the ordinance for introduction. Upon motion by Councilmember Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 533 was introduced. Canainications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. City Manager's Report: Jt.Dedication of City Manager Netter said he talked to the School District Jr.High Gynnasium regarding the joint dedication of the Junior High School gymnasium which will be held on a Thursday night in the first part of April. Council acknowledged preference to April 11th. Visitors & Convention -City Manager Netter said the City Managers of Santa Rosa, Bureau Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Healdsburg, and a representative from the County have been meeting with the Visitors and Convention Bureau to discuss the possibility of extablishing some type of a mechanism that would assure long time funding for the Visitors and Convention Bureau. He recommended meeting with Council Committe Members Hopkins and Spiro for further discussion and review regarding this matter. Council agreed. "Citizen of the Year" City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of letter dated February 15, 1991 from the City of Sebastopol advising that the Sebastopol Chan ber of Commerce is honoring ex -Mayor Tom Miller as "Citizen of the Year" on Friday, March 8, 1991 at the Sebastopol Veterans' Memorial Auditorium. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (18) February 26, 1991 Discussion followed during which Council agreed that an appropriate resolution should be prepared in honor of Tom Miller. City Attorney Flitner responded to Council inquiry that it was not necessary to declare this an emergency item as it was listed on tonight's agenda. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91-47 OONGRA=TING Z3 S F. MILLER ON HIS DESIGNATICN AS "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" IN THE CITY OF SF.BASMPOL AND NAMING HIM AN 10HCN0RARY CITIZEN" OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 91 -47 was adopted. Agricultural Council City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of of Calif. /Bank of letter dated February 5, 1991 from Agricultural Council of America -pees /Shrubs California regarding Bank of America's gift of trees and shrubs to the City with presentation scheduled at the Red Lion Inn on Wednesday, February 27th, at 2:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Spiro informed the Council that Governor Wilson was in town today and would have been an appropriate time for the presentation. It also would have been nice to know in order for the City to welcome Governor Wilson to our City. City Manager Netter indicated the Agricultural Council did not inform the City of this and that a letter would be drafted under the Mayor's signature - welcoming Governor Wilson with a copy to Agricultural Council for their information. Tcee Planting Program City Manager Netter shared pictures of tree planting program. Mayor Eck conplimented the tree planting program in R Park. STEP into the Future Assistant to the City Manager L,eivo referenced copies provided Seminar Reception to Council of his memo dated February 14, 1991 regarding STEP into the Future Seminar Reception for self esteem seminars at the Burton Avenue Recreation Center on Friday, April 12, 1991. Council concurred support. Rancho Verde Lawsuit City Manager Netter said hearing has been set for April 4th at 9:00 a.m, regarding Rancho Verde bbbile Home Park landlord petition for a $219 /month rent increase. This petition is a procedure authorized under Ordinance No. 494 and the Rent Appeals Board Rules and Regulations. The Rent Appeals Board has authorized Attorney Mark Dennis from Petaluma to be the hearing officer. All mailings regarding this matter have been completed. City Attorney's Report:City Attorney Flitner said there has been a lawsuit with Sandroff/Weil lawsuit- notice served from Lenny Sandroff and Danny Weil challenging the Price Club claiming inadequate housing, water, traffic mitigation, etc. He recommended going forward with defense as quickly and vigoriously as possible. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (19) February 26, 1991 Irhtters fmn Council: Novato Youth Center Councilmember Spiro said she toured the Novato Youth Center and was very impressed with the facility. There are approximately twenty rooms around the gym servicing all types of needs. She recommended each Councilmember take time to see the facility to see for themselves how worthwhile it is. ABAG Genf Assembly Mayor Eck noted ABAG General Assembly Business Maeting in San Business feting Francisco on March 15, 1991. Mayors'& Council— Mayor Eck noted Mayors' & Councilmenbers' meeting on September me:nbers'meeting 12, 1991 with boat tour of San Francisco Bay to be hosted by the City of Cotati. Because a minimum number of seats are required, Mayor Eck requested Council to mark their calendars early. Mayor Eck reminded Council that Rohnert Park is the host City to the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association General Meting of March 14, 1991. He said a workshop is planned on the Bay Vision 2020 Report. The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude with the dinner meeting. He requested the attendance of all Councilmembers. Officer Friendly Councilmember Spiro said there would be a public announcement soon regarding Rohnert Park Citizen of the Year being Officer Friendly (Larry Jones). Mayor Eck said an appropriate resolution will be drawn up as soon as the recognition is official. Unscheduled Public Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an Appearances appearance at this time. No one responded. Adjournment Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:06 p.m. Depu Cit lark Mayor INTER- OFFICE MEMO TO: Joseph D. Netter, City FROM: Carl Eric Leivo, Assistant to Manager the City Manager RE: Televising City Council DATE: February 20, 1991 Meetings on Cable TV As requested, I have prepared a cost breakdown and analysis for broadcast of City Council meetings on Cable Channel 6. The first cost issue is program quality. At a minimum, City Council meetings could be broadcast using one camera (Option 1). The Council Meeting program would be more interesting with a second manned camera, third fixed position camera, and director's equipment (Option 2). This would allow for alternative angle shots, close -ups, and switching from one camera to another which will make the program more interesting. City costs for each option are as follows: Option 1 (1 person @ $10.00 /hr. x 104 hrs.) $1,040 Option 2 (3 persons @ $10.00 /hr, x 104 hrs.) $3,120 The only City cost for broadcast of City Council meetings would be personnel costs. Personnel would only be needed on a part time basis and paid by the hour. Sonoma State University has a broadcasting program which could supply student interns. Existing City staff could be trained to operate the broadcasting equipment. The City could hire a third party contractor to videotape the meetings. MultiVision is obligated by Franchise Agreement to provide equipment up to a total cost of $75,000. The equipment needed for either option would cost less than $75,000. The equipment could be considered as an "opportunity cost." What is spent of the $75,000 in 1991 cannot be spent for a future Civic Center. The equipment purchased this year might not be suitable for the future Civic Center. Another issue is whether the City Council wants to have a live broadcast versus a taped, delayed broadcast. The Franchise Agreement requires MultiVision to install a return underground cable line through which a live broadcast could be transmitted to the MultiVision system. If the City exercises this option in 1991, it will not be available should a Civic Center complex be constructed. MultiVision will broadcast the meeting on cable channel 6 at no cost to the City in accord with the Franchise Agreement. For the purposes of this analysis, it was assumed that just City Council meetings would be broadcast for a total of four hours each including set up and take down. If the City Council desires to broadcast other meetings such as Planning Commission meetings or special meetings, then the personnel costs would increase.