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1972/10/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 2, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing; at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Roberts Late, (1) Councilman Beary; his time of arrival is notes: in -the minutes. Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Acting Planning Direc- tor Cordill, Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain, and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Doug Provencher. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilmen.. HOpkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of September 18, 24, and 25 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Action was deferred until later in the meeting on the bills submitted for approval. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Councilman deary Councilman Beary arrived at this point in the meeting,, the Arrives time being approximately 7:05 p.m. Presentation of City Manager Callinan commented that employees were encour- Certificate aged to take courses under the City's Educational Incentive Plan and the certify -sate to be presented was for an employee who took courses necessary to his job at the Waste Water treatment Plant. Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins noted that Mr. Provencher had worked for the City less than a year and is now capable of doing all the lab work and a very good all around -fob for the city at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. A Certificate of Completion for a course on Operation of Wastewater 'Treatment Plants was presented to Mr.. Provencher. Mayor Roberts congratulated Mr. Provencher on his accomplishment and Mr. Provencher responds: with trunks and appreciation. Resolution No. 72 -133 APPROVING JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF SONOMA AND CITIES OF SEBASTOPOL, SANTA RQSA, AND ROHNERT PARK.FOR A SUBREGIONAL SEWERAGE STUDY " City manager Callinan expl_.a.i.ned the resolution. Page 2 October 2, 1972 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-133 was waived and said resolution was adopted'. Resolution No. 72-134 APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA DENTAL SERVICE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-134 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-135 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PERTAINING TO THE FEDERAL-AID URBAN SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS IN SONOMA COUNTY. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, and seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-135 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Adjournment to Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting to an executive session Executive Session at approximately 7:17 p.m. to discuss a letter received from Richard Day concerning a possible conflict of interest on the part of Planning Commission Chairman Goff and other matters.. In addition to all the Councilmen, City Manager. Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and Mr. Goff were in the executive session. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the regular meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. Executive Session Mayor Roberts announced the execttive session had been held to discuss personnel matters. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of 368,159.80 were approved. File No. 0252 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Forhim Corporation dated September 29, 1972 concerning File No. 0252 and Appl. for change in advised that notices had been mailed to property owners Zonino, to ','RM-2000-PD" in the area of the requested rezoning and published in of approximately the local newspaper. Mr. Callinan noted that the 25 acres proposed development represented a substantial reduction in density from the former planned disignation for the subject property which was RM-800. He also pointed out that if the development should not be completed in its entirety that the applicant should not be precluded from seeking straight RM-2000 zoningfor the property. In response to questioning as to why the property was designated. RM-800, City Manager Callinan responded that the Page 3 October 2, 1972 land was shown on the original master-plan of development for Rohnert Park as high density and Mr. Owens, owner, had requested and received a commitment from the Council that the high density zoning would be granted in the future before he purchased the property.. Mayor Roberts declared the scheduled public hearing open on Forhim Corporation's application for change in zoning to °`RM-200 ='PD" (Multiple Family Residential) of approximately 25 acres north of Rohnert Park Expressway, east of golf course, and south of Hinebaug-h Creek. City Manager Callinan reported that the Cotati School District had reviewed the proposed development and submitted a written indication of, no objection. to the development on the basis of no children being allowed. Mr. Harold Heers, President of Forhim Corporation, was recognized. He assured the Council that the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions on the development would state that no children under 14 years of age would be allow- ed as residents, but visiting children would. be. Discussion followed concerning maintenance of the common properties in the development, the homeowners association which would control maintenance and related matters. Mr. Jan Kravitz, 1420 Southwest Boulevard and Sonoma State College student was recognized. He spoke generally.in opposition to rezoning agricultural land for urban use. He recommended the submitted plan be scrapped and redesigned,. into lots. He stated he did not.like the plan because it was a "manufactured, community',`;. that he would like to see an integrated, multi - income, situation. A lengthy, philosophical discussion followed concerning reserving open space, pollution caused by the automobile and other general. matters There tieing no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No.. 184. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map-- Forhim CORPORATION, FILE 0252) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded. bcj 'Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the.reading of Ordinance No:. 184 was waived and said ordinance.was introduced, AXES:; (5) Councilmen Beary,.Ilores, Hopkins., Smith and Roberts NOES; (0) None City $tanager. Ca.11inan advised that the applicant had requested. that zf, for some reason, the proposed Page -4- October 2, 1972 development was not implemented that the applicant's right would not be prejudiced to make application for "RM- 2000' zoning: Discussion followed. Upon motion (f Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the applicant's request was approved: AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record lie could see no rea- son to grant the applicant's request. Executive Session' Councilman Flores advised that a letter had been submitted to the council accusing Ray Goff, Planning Commission Chair- man, of misconduct on the Shapell Industries matter before the Planning Commission, that the letter had been discussed during the exeuctive session and it was the decision of the Council that no conflict of interest or misconduct had occurred and City Attorney Maxwell had concurred, but Mr. Goff had been requested to move his real estate license to another brokerage firm and Mr. Goff had agreed to do so. File No. 0254 City Manager Callinan reviewed correspon.denr_e concerning Shapell Industries- Shapell Industries proposed development directed to the Applo for Change in Planning Commission from the Rohnerts concerning donation Zoning of Approx. of land for park, school and green -belt areas and from 680 Acres Jimmie Rogers concerning a proposal for increased cbnsity in exchange for increased open space, and contributions to the Stadium Fund by increasing the "Bedroom Ta.x49 $25 for each single family dwelling. P4Ir. Callinan also reviewed a letter from Mr. and Mrs. M. Magallanes expressing opposi- tion to the proposed development. Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -11 was read. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated September 29, 1972 concerning File 0254 and gave his views on the application, advising that if the policy not to extend the present city boundaries was going to be adhered to and a developer is willing to give acreage for parks, then it seems that smaller lots could be allowed. Discus- sion followed. Mr. Jim Redding and Mr. Harold. Heers of the Citizen's Ad- visory Committee on Parks indicated the committee recommend- ed a large park in'the foothills but did not exclude a re- gional park in the area shown on the General Plan map. Jimmie Rogers, responding to a question from the Council, indicated that approximately 42 acres were intended for donation as park and school sites. In response to further questions from the Council, Mr. Rogers indicated that development was planned to take place over the next 6 to 8 Page 5 October 2. 1.972 Years, dePendant upon market conditions: that the Bellevue School District would to notified of the Aevilopment when the tentative map is filed, but assumed the district had some plans for servicing the area since they were opposing the Cotat! School District application to include the prop-- erty in its service area, and that he felt a large park was move appropriate in tha foothills since the land is less .-expensive qnd devel6pnent costs would be approximately that of. flat land. The Council questioned the sewer plant caDncity being ad- equate to servP the proposod development. City Nanager Callinan responded thpt it was not as of now. Planning Conmissionep Cronin was recognized. He commented that he voted no on the Planning Commission resolution, which gave general approval to the development, because hn felt he could not act favorably on a development of such magnitude with the comparatively small amount of information given, Discussion followed Jurinq which ­!r. Rc)Fers notn�-"_ that some lots in the development would be 9,000 square feet. Mr. Richard Dvy, 7605 Beth Ct., was recognizA, Q canmen- ted that he did not believe the city should have these pre-_ lininary hearings which obligated the city and suggested that 1/7 of the Onveloppent bn approved each year to morC, accurately determine t, effect on city services and schools, Mr, Rogers commented that the City is continually being approached with 60 to loo acre subdivisions anJ he believe(', the Shapell proposal was a good opportunity for the city to have 680 acros all under ono ulster plan ratter than doing it in piece•meal fashion. He further commented that approx- imatcly 10% of the >0 would be donatod for parks which would give Rohnert Park more park area per capita than at present. "ayor Roberts read a suggssteQ resolution regardinn environ.- mental i"pact reports for public and private projects! a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Rogers stated that the applicant would conform to the suggested resolution at any tima. A lengthy gensral As_ cussion followed Upon motion of Councilmi,n 11earv, seconded by Councilman Flor(�Is' a)-xI unanimously approved, the Council irdicated that if the fevelopor submitted a pl,--in includircr 6,000 sqcuar,,? foot lots in return for a lar7e amount of open sDacw it would look favorably upon such a concept. Access !WY0r Roberts declared x recess at this point in thn meeting,. the time bring approxi"ately 10:lop.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvorad the m9pting at appronimataly 10:17 n.m Page 6 October 2, 1972 Construction Industry Mr. Jack O'Neel of Young America Homes and President of the Association of Sonoma newly formed Construction Industry Association of Sonoma County 'County was recognized. Mr. O'Neel advised the new organization membership was com- prised of building trade labor unions, financial institut- ions, title companies, real estate brokerages and similar entities, and that the Association would like to offer its services to communities in Sonoma County. He reported there was a staff represented by Joe Henderson, former Assistahit ,City Manager in Santa Rosa and now a practicing attorney who was present and recognized. Mr. O'Neel read a state- ment of philosophy of the Association. Councilman Smith inquired if the Association had any part in seeking his removal from the Local Agency Formation Commiss- ion. Mr. O'Neel responded in the negative. Chamber of Commerce Mr.., Jack Eddinger, Chamber of Commerce President, appeared to request disbursement of the $1,000 allotted for the Chamber in the City's 1972-73 budget. lie mentioned several activities of the Chamber during the past year including the cooperative effort with the Cultural Arts Corporation for Founders Days activities and commended Mrs. Armando Flores in particular for her outstanding job as Chairman of the event. . A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, disbursement of the $1,000 budgeted to the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce was approved. Stadium Fund Drive Councilman Beary, reporting on the Stadium Fund Drive,stated that Mr. Jimmie Rogers had been appointed fund raising chair- man and had obtained commitments for approximately $150,000 from developers as and when development occurs. He stated that several sites were being, considered for the stadium, that 400+ had attended the Kick-Off Banquet, approximately 150 had attended the teenage dance, recent fund raising events,.that more :Fund raising events would be held, and hopefully a new stadium facility will be a reality within a year. Regional Park Councilman Flores initiated a discussion on the Rapozo property for a regional park site. Councilman Flores mada a motion to direct staff to negotiate a firm price for 100 acres of the Rapozo property and pro- vide Council with information on various methods of financ- ing acquisition of same. Councilman Hopkins seconded said motion. Discussion followed. Parks and Recreation Director Pekka-in reported that he and Joe Rodota, County Park and Recreation Director, had visited the Rapozo property and Mr. Rodota had stated the site looked favorable for a joint park -)ark and would dis- cuss the possibility of same with the County Board of Super- visors. Mr. Pekkain also advised he had sent a formal - ..- Page 7 October 2., 1972 letter request to the County for consideration of a joint county-city park. Councilman Beary stated he had a real estate license which had not been used in over a year and which was with a multi- ple listing office. lie reported he had checked through the multiple listing book for listings in the hill area that might be used for park sites, that there were several, but none appeared to be as good as the Rapozo property. He fur- ther reported that the broker for the Rapozo property had indicated the sales commission would be donated for devel- opment of the site., Discussion followed (luring which it was explained that Mitchell. Realty was the broker for the Rapozo property. Further discussion followed with Parks and Rec- reation Commissioner Kreischer participating and advising that the Rapozo property was the only site the Commission had looked at thus far. Parks and Recreation Director Pek- kain was requested to arrange for the Commission to look at other available sites in the foothills. Mr. Pekkain com- mented that Mr. Rodota had looked at other sites in the foothills and had stated that the Rapozo property was one of the best in the.area. He also mentioned that Parks and Recreation Commissioner Hunter had looked at other sites but the entire Commission had not and indicated -that arr- angements could he made for the entire Commission to look at all available foothill park sites. Councilman Flores' motion was approved by the following roll. call vote: AYES: (3) Councilman Beary,,Flores and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilman Smith and Roberts Councilman Smith stated for the record that to set a firm price on the Rapozo property would be a premature express- ion of a commitment From the Council to buy the property. Councilman Flores stated for the record that it would not in any way obligate the Council to buy this particular prop- erty. Mayor Roberts stated for the record that he felt other available sites should be looked at first. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approv�d, the Parks and Recreation Commission was directed to look at other available foothill park sites° Parking of Recreation- Councilman Hopkins advised he had received a telephone call al Vehicles from a resident concerning a recreational vehicle parked in a residential area which blocked the neighbor's view. Dis- cussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Planning Commission was dir- ected to study the problem of recreational vehicles being Page 8 October 2, 1972 parked in residental areas. Bus Service Councilman Smith questioned if there was any new word re- garding improved bus service in Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan responded in the negative. Stadium Fund Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the Stadium Fund and the proposal to coll&et funds along with the Recreation Fee. He commented he had no objection to that procedure if it is legal. He advised he had received comments from citizens to the effect that the faster develop- ment takes place the sooner we will have a stadium and ques- tioned if the city was being committed to development in any set period of time. City Manager Callinan advised that staff had scheduled a meeting with Exchange Bank officials to discuss how financing for the stadium could be arranged. Councilman Beary explained that developers Tviho have pledged funds would pay same if and when development takes place, i.e. If development does not take place the funds will not be available. He advised that Harold Heers of Forhim Corp- oration had pledged $100 for each acre already developed and/or for which approvals had been received. Golf Course Putting Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning Green progress of improvements to the golf course putting green. City Manager Callinan responded that the golf course staff advised that the muskrats are nearly under control and im- provements to the putting green may not be necessary if the muskrats can be controlled. Regional Park Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning correspondence from Rancho Riders President James Carney re- garding a horse arena for the area. Staff was requested to send a letter to Mr. Carney advising him of efforts being made to develop a regional park in the area. Planning Staff City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated September 2.9 concerning the planning staff workload and the request to employ Mr. Cordill on a full-time basis for the month of October. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, up to full-time employment for Mr. Cordill was approved for the month of October and staff was also directed to seek County Planning Department assistance. Conference City Manager Callinan reported briefly on his recent attend- ance at the ICMA Conferen ce in Minneapolis. New Typewriter City Managers Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated September 29 concerning acquisition of a new IBM typewriter for the City Offices. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the purchase of a new IBM Page 9 October 2, 1972 typewriter for the City Offices was approved. Work Session for City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council a date for Updating the Per Acre a work session to discuss Engineer Hudis's report for up- for Development Fee dating the per acre for development _fee. It was decided to hold a work session on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting City Manapor Callinan reminded the Council that the next regular meeting fell on October 16 and all Councilman would be away for the 74th Annual Conference of the Leage of California Cities. It was decided to reschedule the reg- ular meeting to Tuesday, October 24, at 7000 p.m. Environmental Impact City Attorney Maxwell discussed with the Council the recent Statements Supreme Court decision in the case of Friends of Mammoth v. Mono County, et al which held. that any project over which a public agency has control should have an environmental im- pact statement and the resulting uncertainty of what such a statement should contain. Discussion followed concerning issuance of building permits. PIP. Maxwell opinioned that it should be 8711 right to continue issuing build ng, permits. Changing Boundaries Mr. Maurice Fredericks appeared before the Council to ad- of School Districts vise that the application to change boundaries of the school districts will come up for decision at the October 5 meet- ing of the County School Board and urged staff and Council attendance. He commented he had discussed the application with the Petaluma High School District and that body had reaffirmed its position to support the change. He also commented that the Santa Rosa High School District has al- ways argued the application was pre - mature because no dev- elopment was taking place in the area. Now that development of the area is .imminent he is not sure what the argument will be. Discussion followed during which several Council- men indicated they would attend the October 5 meeting. Adjournment There being no further business,; the meeting was adjourned at 11,45 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor 2z 4 enuty �.ty C k