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1972/10/24 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 24, 1972.: The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing; at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m., and at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss a personnel matter. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary,Flores, Hopkins, Smith and Roberts, 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, and Harold Welborn of Yoder -Orlob & Associates. Executive Session Mayor Roberts announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss a personnel matter. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 2 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $42,507.78 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Regional Park At the request of Councilman Flores,City Manager Callinan read a memo from Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain dated October 10, 1972, a copy of which is on file, con- cerning the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations on various regional park sites which concluded that the Rapozo property was the most suitable site for a regional parkin the foothills. College Grant A brief discussion was held concerning a notice of Cal Application. State Sonoma application for a grant: to provide classroom facilities.and the resulting increase in enrollment if more classrooms were built. Barry Godolphin, an assistant Project No. 1967­1 Mayor Roberts declared the scheduled public hearing open Amended Assessment Nos.on Project No. 1967-1, Amended Assessment Nos. 2.4, 3.4 2.4, 3.4 and 3.5 and 3.5. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Clarion, explained the amendment,'and advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 72-•136 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Country Club Drive and Snyder Lane Sewer Trunk Lines, Rohnert Park Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1967-1, Assessment Nos. 2.3, 3.4 and 3.5) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 72-136 was waived and said resolution was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Roberts NOES: (0) None Resolution No, 72-137 APPROVING ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY City Manager Callinan explained -the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 'No.,72-137:was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 2 October 24, 1972 professor at the college was recognized and advised that the college community would very much like to hold the enrollment to 6,000 but there was no way unless the Chancellors office agreed. Mayors and Councilman's Assn. Mayor Roberts brought to the attention of the Council that ABAG was holding a public hearing in Sonoma County on the "Coastline Initiative" which would be the same evening as the Mayors and Councilmen's meeting and solicited the desires of the Councilmen. Council members indicated they would he in attendance at the Mayors and Councilmen's meeting. Presentation of Mayor Roberts recognized Ron Rasmussen, expressed thanks Plaque and appreciation for his many years of service on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and presented him with a plaque on behalf of the community. Project No. 1967­1 Mayor Roberts declared the scheduled public hearing open Amended Assessment Nos.on Project No. 1967-1, Amended Assessment Nos. 2.4, 3.4 2.4, 3.4 and 3.5 and 3.5. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Clarion, explained the amendment,'and advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 72-•136 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Country Club Drive and Snyder Lane Sewer Trunk Lines, Rohnert Park Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1967-1, Assessment Nos. 2.3, 3.4 and 3.5) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 72-136 was waived and said resolution was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Roberts NOES: (0) None Resolution No, 72-137 APPROVING ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY City Manager Callinan explained -the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 'No.,72-137:was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 3. October 24, 1972 Resolution No, 72-138 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM LINDORFS AND POLLARDS (Road Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-138 was waived-and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-139 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM OCTAGON COMPANY (Road Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-139 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-140 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM ROHNERTS (For Drainage Easements, Holiday Park Sub. No. 3) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72140 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Environmental Impact City Attorney Maxwell advised his office had prepared a Reports proposed resolution regarding env ironmental impact reports and briefly reviewed same. Discussion followed during which several Councilmen commented that the Planning Commission should consider the resolution prior to Council action. Councilman Smith stated for -the record that he did not subscribe to the 'Position of not having some interim policy guidelines and stated he wished to be absolved from any personal liability on any suit filed as a result of no city requirements for same. Mayor Roberts stated for the record that all the Councilmen are concerned with this matter and concerned with legal liabilities but also concerned about passing a resolution w ttliout sufficient study of same. City Attorney Maxwell recommended the City have a disclaimer for each building permit issued prior to enactment of guidelines. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan advised that building permits were only being issued for those projects which were clearly non-controv- ersial. Further lengthy discussion followed during which it was decided to have the Planning Commission consider the proposed resolution at its October 26th meeting and the Council consider it further at its October 30th adjourned meeting. Page 4. October 24, 1972 Resolution No.. 72• -141 RESOLUTION APPROVING;AND AUTHORIZING COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH McDOUALL APARTMENTS, A LIMITED PARTNE.E.SHIP City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded. by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved., the reading of Resolution No. 72 -141 was waived and said resolution was adopted by the following voice vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary 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 Flores, seconded. by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 184 was adopted with the understanding that an environmental impact report would be required for the project for which the zoning was granted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES:. (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that the Council has interim environmental guidelines under study which will be considered in one week and did not see that one week's delay would be harmful to the developer and felt this zoning should he delayed for one week °, that by approving the zoning it tended to show there was an urgency which he did not think there was. File No. 0204 City Manager Callinan displayed. the final map for Country Country Manor Sub- Manor Subdivision, Unit no. 4 and explained same. Discussion Division Approval of followed with Mr. Phil Trowbridge of Condiotti Enterprises Final Map Unit No,4 'parti,cipating, In response to a question from the Council, Mr, Trowbridge advised that development of Unit No. 4 would probably not start until the Spring of 1973. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded. by Councilman Beary,and unanimously approved, the final map for Country Manor Subdivision, Unit no. 4 was approved and the Mayor au- thorized to enter into an,appropiate subdivision agreement prior to releasing the final map for recording, .Page 5 October 24, 1972 File No.,0240 City Manager Callinan displayed the final map for Rancho Rancho Sonoma Sonoma Subdivision and explained same. Discussion followed Subdivision concerning policy for approved lots and whether or not Unit No. 1 sewer capacity was reserved for said lots even though they .,,,Approval of Final" :" werd,mot. developed thereby preventing, another, developer Map from proceeding because of no sewer capacity remaining. Staff advised that sewer and water requirements were constantly watched and necessary increases in capacity were planned for accordingly. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approv ed, the final map for Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Unit no. 1 was approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to releasing the final map for recording. File No. 0243 City Manager Callinan displayed the final map for Colegio Colegio Vista Vista Subdivision No. 3 and explained same, and advised that Sub. No. 3 under City Attorney Maxwell's proposed guidelines for Final Map environmental impact reports this subdivision would require an 'envIronmettal, approval 15y the -Plahning 'Commission since ty. Discussion followed. File No. 0235 Holiday Park Subdivisions, Units 4and 5 Final Maps Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the final map for Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 3 was approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to releasing the final map for recording-, AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES. (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that this matter should be held over until the next meeting.-, i.e. after environmental impact guidelines are considered-, that he does not see any urgency in taking action since the dev- eloper cannot obtain building permits without environmental approval. City Manager Callinan displayed the final maps for Holiday Park Subdivision, Units 4 apd 5, and explained same. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following voice vote, the final maps for Holiday Park Subdivisions,, Units 4and 5, were approved. and the. mdVor,' authorize P. e .ter into. an appropriate subdivision.agreement prior to releasing the maps for recording: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hoplins, and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Smith City Manager Callinan advised that former Councilman Jimmie Rogers had been on the Sonoma State College Environs Study Committee. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Page 6, October 24, 1972 Councilman Smith stated he voted no for the same reasons reflected for File No. 0243, Councilman Flores stated for the record that he had found this development one of the finest in Rohnert Park due to the bike paths and mini-parks provided for and noted that this was done before it became fashionable to do so and feels the developer should be commended for same. File No, 0246 City Manager Callinan advised that McKeon Construction had Codding Enterprises dropped plans to proceed with the proposed development on Application-for the Expressway west of,U.S. 101 and Codding, Enterprises had Rezoning of Approxi- requested the application for rezoning be withdrawn. City mately 27 acres at the Attorney Maxwell advised that the scheduled public hearing Westerly City did not have to be held under the circumstanees. Limits By consensus of Council the application of Codding Enter- prises for rezoning of approximately 27 acres at tha wester- ly city limits was withdrawn and the file closed. Recess Mayor Roberts declared :a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:45. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m. .with all. Councilmen present. File No., 0223 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the procedural steps Sonoma State College involved in File No. 0223; i.e. public hearings held by Environs Plan Planning and City Council, and*the involvement of the Cit- izens Advisory Committee. He read a discussion draft of a Resolution Amending the General Plan by adding thereto the Sonoma State College Environs Plan, As Amended, Mel Pedersen, Sonoma County Planning Department, explained the land use map on display as amended in accordance with action of the City Council,. Other land use maps reflecting recommendations of various entities were also on display. Discussion followed. Mr. Pedersen, in response to a question from the Council, advised 'the next step would he to refer the revised land use man to the Sonoma State College Environs Study Committee and if that body endorses same then an addendum to the text would be prepared. Further.; discussion followed. Resolution No. 72-142 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE GENERAL, PLAN BY ADDING THERETO THE SONOMA STATE COLLEGE ENVIRONS PLAN, AS AMENDED Upon motion of Councilman Ho.3kins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved. Resolution No. 72-142 was adopted. City Manager Callinan advised that former Councilman Jimmie Rogers had been on the Sonoma State College Environs Study Committee. Following a brief discussion, Mayor Page 7. October 24, 1972 Roberts was appointed by consensus of Council to take Mr. Rogers place on the Study committee. Cotati Planning Councilman Smith introduced Mr. Allen Stansbury, Chairman Commission Chairman of the Cotati Planning Commission, who was in the audience. LAFCO- Spheres of City Manager Callinan read a proposed letter from the Mayor Influence to the Local Agency Formation Commission in response to that Agency's request for information in connection with its Spheres of Influence planning and any commitments made for city service to areas presently outside the city. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins; seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the proposed response to LAFCO was approved. County Water City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Committee Council a letter request from the Sonoma County Water Agency Representatives for appointment of representatives to County Water Committee- Discussion was held and the following appointments were made: Engineering Committees Contract Committees Policy Committee; o �u cH ca ins . or�sigg City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell Councilman Beary and Mayor Roberts. Mrs. Priscilla City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Sullivan Request Council a letter request received from Mrs. Priscilla for Annexation Sullivan,, 4277 Snyder Lane, for annexation of approximately 10 acres to the City of Rohnert Park. A brief discussion was held and by consensus of the Council, staff was directed to send a letter to Mrs. Sullivan over the Mayor's signature advising that the Council was unanimous in limiting Rohnert Park to its existing city limits. Wastewater Treatment City Manager Callinan gave a status report on the and Disposal demonstration project with the Environmental Protection Agency, advised that staff was working very closely with Sonoma County 7n(9 the ritiac nF qAn --I P Q:1 toward participating in.a study with these agencies to determine what can be done with effluent when it reaches the Laguna Plant. He repotted on a recent meeting at which it had been agreed that present plant capacity was 1.6 mgd with .25 mgd being billed to the City of Cotati. and on a meeting held in February 1972 chaired by Dr. Joseph of the Water Quality Control Board and at which new discharge requirements were not opposed by our staff but the city's commitment for the demonstration project was recognized by the Water Quality Control Board. Fie advised that a project report for the next phase of development, which will be connection to the Laguna Plant, should be done. He reported that the firm of Yoder, Orlob F Page -8- October 24, 1972 Associates had quoted $20,000 to prepare said report of which 80o would be reimbursiblc• under a grant program if approved. The report would be undertaken and submitted to the State by January 1, 1973 in order to move ahead toward getting the project approved. The report would include population projections, environmental impact, revenue and. financial programs. Mr. Callinan also reported that the discharge requirements being changed again on October 25 should not impose any hardship on the city and that a. sincere effort on the part of the city to implement the Basin Plan should avoid any problem with the Water Quality Control_ Board. He advised that chlorine residual is somewhat of a problem and alternate solutions are being studied that would not be too costly for a relatively short term need prior to.connec- tion the Santa Rosa Laguna,plant. In summary, Mr. Callinan stated that if (1) the city makes every effort to implement the Basin Plan and (2) if the effluent quality poses a problem and the city addresses it- self to solution of same, then we should not have any trouble with the Water Quality Control Board, Mr. Harold Welborn, Yoder, Orlob & Associates, appeared and commented that the effort the city is making to implement the Basin Plan is the important thing to the Water Quality Control Board. Fie reported that -the State is practically forcing cities 'to use regional plants, although the Environmental Protection Agency requires that analysis be made to show that a regional_ plant is the best way to go. He commented that the city's plant comes close to meeting requirements of a secondary, plant. A lengthy discussion followed during which it was questioned whether a building ban might be imposed on Rohnert Park if the regional plant is not built. Mr. Welborn relayed Dr. Joseph's comments that with the short period of time fac- ing the city and if proposed efforts of the city are followed and carried out, the Water Quality Control Board would not impose a building ban on Rohnert Park, e.g. so long as the city continues to proceed with a program that will meet schedule and try to maintain quality of effluent. Further discussion followed concerning at what point 'the present sewer plant capacity will. be reached. Mr. Welborn advised that a conservative estimate would be a ratio of 1000 persons for .1 mgd, e.g. the city is now using 1 mgd and therefore would have approximately .6 mgd or 6000 per- sons remaining capacity. Engineer Hudis appeared and commented that the report being prepared by the consortium should relfect the most economical way for Rohnert Park to get sewage effluent to the Laguna plant and also the best way to administer the regional plant i.e., joint powers agreement, City of."Santa Page 9 October 24, 1972 Rosa administration, etc.. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the preparation of a project report was approved, but awarding same to Yoder- Orlob & Associates was delayed until next meeting to allow staff to consult with other engineering firms regarding the cost. City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council the requests received from Debra Homes, Inc. and Morrison Homes for sewer connection commitments. By consensus of Council it was decided -such a commitment cannot be given when it is not known what type of demand the city will be faced with in the future. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins spoke briefly regarding the wastewater treatment plant and commented that some effort should be put into improving effluent at the lowest poss= ible cost. Discussion followe U la CLL the plant and how near the plant development should be allowed. Proposition 20 Councilman Hopkins discussed briefly with the Council a letter he had received from Crescent City requesting opposition to Proposition 20. No action was taken. Bedroom Tax Councilman Beary brought to the attention of the Council and staff a newspaper article concerning the City of Oakland "Bedroom Tax' revenue going to schools. City Attorney Maxwell advised he would look into the matter. Stadium Fund Councilman Beary advised that the Stadium Fund Committee Committee had consulted with Sonoma State College personnel concerning the Possibility of locating the proposed stadium at the college and support by the college president and individuals in the Physical Education Department had been expressed, had received a recommendation from developers to increase the "Bedroom Tax" $25 for each single family dwelling constructed which would necessarily involve the city in collection of funds. Further discussion was deferred to the October 30th meeting. Bike Path Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning the possibility of marking a bike path on East Cotati Ave. between Snyder Lane and the railroad tracks. Open Space Policy Councilman Smith discussed briefly with the Council of When Lot Sizes adopting a policy concerning how much open space to require are Reduced of developers when minimum lot size reductions are requested. The matter was deferred to the next regular meeting at which a draft of ' a proposed policy prepared by Councilman Smith will be presented for consideration. Growth Policy Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding a growth 'policy and solicited.Council reaction to a policy of Page 10. October 24, 1972 controlled growth. Discussion followed concerning various interpretations of "Planned Growth", "Controlled Growth", "Guided Growth", the "Magic number" of units to be allowed per year and related matters. Staff noted that any firm policy should be made known to people interested in our community before assessments are on the property and commit- ments made. Citizens' Advisory Mayor Roberts inquired qired when the reports from the Citizens' Committee Report Advisory Committee would be submitted to the Council. City Manager Callinan responded that the reports must be bound and Planning Consultant Lehmann is working on a report containing his recommendations and the package should be submitted to Council at the next regular meeting. Regional. Park Council-man Flores reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had viewed three more sites as possible locations for a regional park but still felt the Rapozo property was the most desirable for a regional park and acquisition of same should be pursued. Discussion followed during, which it was agreed that the matter should be ultimately voted upon by the citizens of Rohnert Park. 1971-72 Audit Report Consideration of the 1971-72 Audit Report was deferred to allow more time for study by the Council. Revenue Sharing City Manager Callinan advised that letters had been written to our Senator and Congressman asking for a review of the city's amount of $345000 from the Revenue Sharing program to see if a mistake had been made since the amount was lower than for any other city in Sonoma County except Cotati. A brief discussion followed. Police Car Bids City Manager Callinan reviewed the bids received for police cars. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved the award for police cars was awarded to Cole Ford of Sebastopol. Bus Service City Manager Callinan advised. he had received wort from Mr. White of Golden Gate Transit that one bus was being added in the morning hours and schedules adjusted as of October 25 and copies of revised schedules would be sent. SB 325 Funds City Manager Callinan reported that $425,000 was being sought from the County from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission or approximately 300 of the funds the County would receive from SB 325 funds. Discussion followed concerning needing further improvement in daily bus service through Rohnert Park for the benefit of non-drivers. Mr. Callinan advised, that he and Mayor Roberts would be appearing before the County Board of Supervisors on the matter of SB 325 funds. School District Maurice Fredericks, Cotati SchoolDistrict Trustee, appeared Matters before the Council to express thanks and appreciation to Page 11 October 24, 1972 City staff and Council for presentations made at the County School Board meeting recently when school district boundaries were changed as requested by the Cotati School District. Mr. Tony Carbone, Cotati School. District Trustee, was recognized. He asked the Council and staff not to panic toward a non-growth policy since the guidance and planning in Rohnert Park had been exemplary in the past. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11!35 p.-m.- e p tY t; C� Jer P y APPEOVED: yor