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1972/11/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Novemb r 5, 1972 The. Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 -20 p.m< in the Cite Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard., °Rdhnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding The regular session was preceded by an'executive session which.:, .commenced at 7 :00 p m. and at w-ich all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell were present and which ...was held to discuss a personnel matter. Call to Order Mayor Ioberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :20 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Seary, Fi.ores, hopkins , Smith, and Roberts Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of -the meeting: City !'Tanager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, and Acting Planning Director Cordill 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 11opkins , and unanimously , approved, the minutes of October 24 were approved 'C-ls submitte;J' . Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per Ch-e- attached 'list in the amount of $52,632453 were approved° t.or!rtlur.� cat? ens Commune cations PC the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Cou' D.1:i No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Cultural Arts Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded Resignations by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, resignations from Mrs. Reba Roberts from the Cultural Arts Corporation Resolution No. 72-147 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS - City Manager Callinan explained the reso- lution. Upon motion of.Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman f, -lopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72147 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 2. November 6, 1972 and of 11r. Jerry Snyder from the Cultural Arts Commission were accepted with regret. Staff was directed to send letters of appreciation to Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Snyder and to specifically express,to Mrs. Roberts thanks for her long service as a charter member of the Cultural Arts Commission. Eagle Scout Kit At the request of, Mayor Roberts the thank Jeff.Rob'e'rts you letter from,jeff Roberts to the city .,for providing his Eagle Scout Award Kit was read. Dinner Honoring An invitation to a dinner honoring Petaluma Petaluma Mayor Putnam Mayor Helen Putnam to be held November 20 was discussed and the possibility of rescheduling the regular Council meeting to allow the Council to attend said dinner. Mayor Roberts and City Manager Callinan were requested to work out the matter. Regional Park Site At the request of Councilman Flores, City Manager Callinan read a memo from Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain concerning the LaFranchi property as a possible regional park site and the Parks and Recreation Coruiission's recommendation that it was unsuitable. Population Estimate City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated November 3 concerning a population estimate for the city. Resolution .No. 72146 J. RESOLUTION AUTHOR 17 I'-G AGRET"'IMENT WITH STATE .DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FOR POPULATION ESTIMATE City Manager,Callinan explained the reso- lution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approv- ed, the reading of Resolution No. 72-146 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-147 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS - City Manager Callinan explained the reso- lution. Upon motion of.Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman f, -lopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72147 was waived and said resolution was adopted. 4. Wage 3. November 6, 1972 Discussion followed regarding an accident at the Commerce Boulevard- Rohnert park Expressway intersection which had occurred a day or two previous. Resolution No. 72 -1.48 RESOLUTION CONCE.RrvI; G PER ACRE FCR DEVELOPMENT CHARGE City Manager Callinan read the resolution. Discussion followed during which a change in the proposed amount in the resolution from $2,500 to *2,734 per acre was suggested by Councilman Peary and agreed to by the other Councilmen. Upon motion of Councilman Leary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approv- ed, Resolution No. 72 -148 was approved as amended. Resolution No., 72-149 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH NORT1 WESTE RN PACIFIC RAILRO�su FOR WATER MAIN UNDER TRACKS BY WELL #8 City Manager Callinan explained the reso- lution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approv- ed, the reading of Resolution '14o. 72 -1119 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-150 RESOLUTION ES`.l'ABLISHILG PLANN ,G, ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND RE ATI D MATTERS FEES City Manager Callinan explained the reso- lution. Discussion Followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 72-150 was approve, a imPnr'�r3 _ Rancho Sonoma Subdivision- City Manager Callinan advised that the Accepting Deeds necessary deeds for Rancho Sonoma Subdi- rile No. 0240 vision were still being negotiated for and the matter was deferred. File No. 0258 City Manager Callinan reviewed action Diversified CommunitiieS taken by the Planning Commission on File Appl. for Zoning No. 0258, Diversified Communities proposed 80 acre mobile home park development. Acting Planning Director Tom Cordill explained the site plan on display and pointed out the location of the property Page 4. November 6. 1972 on the General Plan map on display. He explained that an average of .8 children ,per unit 'had been.projected which would mean approximately 90 children in the family portion of the proposed park. In respons i e to.a question from the Counoil5,.-Mr. Carbone, Cotati School District Trustee, who wa's present, advised that the school district used an average of 1.5 children per single family. home. Piayor Roberts declared. the public hearing open on the'Diversified Communities applica- tion for change in zoning to '-Ril-2000-PD" (Multiple Family Residential District, Pjanned Unit Development) of approximately 80 acres generally north of the Rohnert Park Golf Course for use as a. mobile home park. Mr. Jim Croul, Diversified Communities representatiVe, showed slides of other mobile home parks his firm had developed, Discussion followed concerning density in the park, maintenance of ."i-andscaping and other general matters. In respo%-1 'se to a question from Council, Mr. Croul advised that there would be 7.74 units per acre including open space. I Mr. 'Roy Brown, .4515 Santa Rosa Avenue,, W�9S recognized. He spoke in opposition to the proposed mobile home park comimentinS that the development should take place near existing utilities and not an the fringe areas. Ile also expressed serious concerns c over flood water control stating he has problems on his property now and fears that development of the subject property will make it worse. City Manager Callinan expl-ii.ried the drainao,:- facilities now in existence in the area; ai).d those planned for in the future. Mr. , Croul explained, in response, to Mr. Brown's comments, that it seemed more desirable to have the adult portion of the park, near the golf course, therefore his firm 'is planning the falaily portion first 0-.-,t the'most northern portion of the property. Ther*e being; no•one else desiring to be heard,,Mayo.P'Roberts declared the public hearing c1os'edb A lengthy discussion followed. Page 5. NoV6M*Ser' 6` .1 }72 Councilman Flores made a motion to grant the RM- 2000 -PD zoning as requested. The Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to grant the RM-2.0,00 ®PD zoning; with the stipulation that the units per acre be limited to 6.75. City Attorney Maxwell explained that the site plan would have to be altered to reflect 6.75 units per acre and that since this was a planned unit development the site plan on display was the plan that had been considered by the Planning Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion followed. Ordinance No. 185 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONIa'G ORDINA1v110E (Zoning Map Change--Diver- sified Communities) City Manager Callinan explained the ordi- nance. -Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded. by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reacting of Ordinance No. 185 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Roberts NOES: (0) None Discussion followed regarding various con- cerns of the. Councilmen in development of the proposed mobile home park during which the Council indicated it would consider the conditions.of the use permit at the next regular meeting,when the applicant's appeal on two of ,the use permit conditions imposed by the Planning Commission is heard. The Council also indicated it would not neces- sarily adopt the ordinance changing the zoning at the next regular meeting. Councilman Beary Leaves ,Councilmay--i Beary lef -I+ the Council Chambers during the above discussion., the time being approximately.8:40 p.m. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeti�ag9 the time being approx mately 8:44 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:53 p.m. with all Councilmen present. File No.'0257 Camotta Appeal File No. .01,60:: B6rean Baptist Church Page 6. November 6, 1972 City Manager Callinan reviewed Planning .Commission denial action on File No. 0257 and explained the Camotta's appeal. Mr. Camotta was'recognized, presented a sketch to the Council which showed the proposed addi tion.to his house in relation to the neighboring homes and explained his reasons for wanting to expand his residence. City Manager Callinan read a letter present- ed, by Mr. Camotta from Mr. Carl Lundquist, next door neighbor of Camottas, which expres- sed no objection to the proposed addition. Discussion followed during which it was stated by Mr. Camotta that the work would be done by a professional contractor'and-the addition was expected to cost approximately $8,000. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded b.,,;, Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, .the Council made the necessary findings and approved the application of Lawrence Camotta for front-yard setback variance to permit -construction of additional living area on thc, front.of the existing structure. Councilman Flores stated for the record that Article 19, Section 19, of the Zoning Ordinance provided that a variance may be granted if it is not detrimental to adjoin- ing properties; that the Planning Commission had determined there would be no detrimental effect on adjoining properties but granting the.variance would set a precedent and he would agree.with that. However, he does not feel there will be a mass exodus to spend $8,000 for..an.addition and even though correct, the determination did not seem logical. he stated that where interpreta- tion of the ordinance is questiona_�le the benefit of the,doubt should be given to the citizen. City Manager Callinan reported that Rev. Buerer of the Berean Baptist Church was interested in getting a te.riaporary occupancy permit; that Tom Cordill, Bill Wiggins, and he had -gone to the site and made suggestions to Rev. Buerer of what should be done before staff,felt.the matter could be presented to the Council for consideration. The ..matter was deferred at staff request. Citizens Advisory.. Committee for Updating the General Plan Reports Auditor's Reports 1971--72 Open Space Policy Cheerleaders Page 7. November 6, 1972 The Final Reports of the Citizens Advisory .Committee for Updating the General Plan were.offidia'lly accepted by the Council and also a memo from F. G. '.Lehmann containing his recommendations on said reports. City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Lehmann would like to discuss the reports and his memo with the Council and the Planning Commission. Mayor Roberts commended the Citizens' Committee for the time and efforts spent in updating the General. Plan and suggested that certlficate's4.0f 'appreciation be sent to each member. Planning Consultant Lehmann suggested a joi-tt meeting of the Council and Planning Commission in order to'cicirify all. issues before making a decision regarding-amendo.e.nt to the General Plan.- November 15th was generally agreed on as -to when to have -the joint meetinIg., Councilman Hopkins made a motion to accept, the auditor's reports for 1971-72 and implement the necessary changes from the recommendations contained in the reports.',`',*, Discussion followed. The motion died for lack,of a second. Council requested that a representative from the audit firm, Touche, Ross & Co.: come to the next regular meeting and discuss L the recommendations with the Council. Councilman Smith initiated a discussion con- cerning his "Open Space Formula for Decreas- Tl (T Lot Size, a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. City Manager Callihan noted that curr y entl the city is requiring that any reduction in lot si/�: is being retained as open space. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approve• .,ed,,the. policy of the city will be that any ...reduction in lot size will be retained as open - space. `Acting Planning Director Cordill commented efiat planning staff and Planning Commission are currently doing this. Councilmanc Beary suggested that recognition be given to the high school's Cheerleaders for. thq.,,tromendous job they do. Mayor Roberts; that he had a resolution Page 8. November 6, 1972 regarding the football team which he would present in a few minutes and which also commends the cheerleaders. Sewer Plant Councilman Smith initiated a brief discus- sion concerning a prevailing odor recently and wondered if it was being caused by the sewer plant. Staff responded that it wa s probably being caused by agricultural fertilization in the area. Stadium Councilman Beary inquired if any response had been received to the Council's reso- lution concerning the stadium. City Manager Callinan responded in the negative. Property Maintenance Councilman Flores initiated a brief dis- cussion concerning a call received from a citizen reporting a carport at Bonnie and Blair that was causing concern in the neigh- borhood due to its very poor appearance. Staff indicated the matter would be checked. Resolution No. 72-151 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 1972 RANCHO COTATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Mayor Roberts read the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approv- ed, Resolution No. 72•151 was adopted. Mayor Roberts suggested the city have an appreciation dinner for organizations or individuals who contribute so much to the community. Discussion followed during which it was noted that the Chamber of Commerce may be making plans for such a dinner. Upon motion of Mayor Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to pursue the mattex either through the Chamber of Commerce or independent of same. Bay Area Sewer Services Mayor Roberts brought to the attention of Agency the Council a note he had received from Petaluma Mayor Putnam concerning the Bay Area Sewer Services Agency, related some problems being encountered and suggested the city try to get out of the district, possibly by appealing to Assemblyman Knox, the author of the enabling legislation. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved the Mayor was authorized to proceed toward Mayors and Councilmen's Association New Mail Processing Machine music in City Offices Page 9. November 6, 1972 the city's best interests and attempt to make any alterations to the controlling legislation that are necessary. Mayor Roberts initiated a brief discussion concerning the possibility of inviting the County Board of Supervisors to join the Mayors and Councilmen's Association and solicited Council reaction to same. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flor6s, and unanimously approved, the'Mayor was authorized to discuss the matter with the Mayors and Councilmen's Association membership. CityManager Callinan solicited Council action on the maillproccssing machine demonstrated to the Councilmen prior to the meeting. Upon motion Of Councilman Hopkins, secondedJ_ by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to purchase the machine., City 'Manager Callinan reviewed his ,iiei,,io to theLCouncil dated November 3 concerning music for the.Clity Offices. Discussion followed during which general support for the proposal.was expressed by several of the Councilmen. Councilman Flores indi- cated that he felt that tables and barbecue' facilities for —U he parks should have pri o I r_. ity. Discussion followed during which the non-relationship of park improvements to the City OFfice Building Budget was dis- cussed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved; the Parks and Recreation Director -n (i (' r) M-M -I <Z -I nn unn Y, "m rI i -f-in ri I- n crcz cracXing'.1 on the matter of equipment for the parks. The music for the City Offices was deferred. Planning; Staff City-Manager Callinan reviewed.his memo to the Council dated November 3 con6e,.ning planning staff. A brief discussion followed. _�By consensus of Council, staff was autho= ­..rized to continue with Mr. Tom Cordill's services' on a half-time maximum basis during the month of November. Page 10. November 65 1972 Regional Park City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated November 3 concerning a regional park and advised thbt staff Was moving ahead on preliminary negotiations for acquisition of the Rapozo property. Seminar on Law City.Manager Callinan advised the Council Enforcement that he had been invited by the ILCMA to attend a seminar on law enforcement being; held during November, that he was not sure he would be able to go, but wanted the Council•t:o be informed about same. Agreement for Santa Rosa City Manager Callinan brought to the atten Plain Sewer Study tion of the Council the October 24th letter and the agreement to be entered into between. the County and the consortium of engineers who are doing the Santa Rosa Plain Study (subregional wastewater study) rela� tive to waste water treatment and disposal and the keeping of effluent out of the Russian River. The Council indicated no objection to the proposed agreement. ABAG City Manager Callinan advised that'several calls had been received from ABAG indicating; they were anxious to have a quorom at the next.general. meeting. Councilman Hopkins indicated he would attend. City of Cotati City Manager Callinan advised the Council Sewer Billing that unless it had objections that the sewer service billing to the City of Cotati for 1971. -72 would be computed on a per capita basis rather than a metered basis per the contract b etween the cities since some problems with the Cotati meter had been encountered. Seminar on Law Councilman Hopkins inquired if it would be Enforcement appropriate for one of the Council to attend the ICMA law enforcement seminar if City Manager:Callinan could not attend. Mr. Callinan.responded that he did not believe so since it was for administrative management personnel. Oakland "Bedroom Tax" City Attorney Maxwell reported that Oakland For Schools was a charter city and there were provisions in that city's charter which permitted the "Bedroom Tax" to be used for schools although he questions the constitutionality of it, whereas Rohnert 'ark is a general law city and operates under State codes which did net allow for same. Page 11 November 6, 1.972 Insurance for City City Attorney Maxwell commented on the Attorney balance that must be paid into the retire- ment system for him and in trying to work out a recommendation on how to handle it solicited Council reaction to the possible participation of Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Cooper in the city's group insurance plans. Action was deferred on the matter until cost information was available. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10!10 p.m. to November 15 at 7,30 p—me yep ..p y C C APPROVED: ---------- --- ------ - ayor