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1972/12/04 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December LE, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:37 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. The regular session was preceded by an execu- tive session which commenced at 7:00 p.T�i. and at which all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell were present and which was held to discuss personnel matters and possible appointments to Commissions. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:37 p.m. 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, and Acting Planning Director Cordill Executive Session Mayor Roberts announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters and possible appointments to Commissions. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 20 and 27 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 $9,182.17 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. Newcomer's Club Mrs. JoAnn Miller, President of the Newcomer's Club was Presentation recognized. On behalf of the Newcomer's Club, she presente( a check to Mayor Roberts in the amount of $160.00 for pic- nic tables and benches, one for Alicia Park and one for Benecia Park. Councilman Flores expressed thanks for the contribution and commended the club for same. File No. 0258 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Diversified Communi- dated December 1 concerning File No. 0258 and noted there ties were two matters to be considered: 1) Appeal of conditions No. 4 and 6 of the use permit issued by the Planning Commission; and 2) rezoning. He mentioned that the condi- tions appealed had been discussed by the Planning Commis- sion and that the Commission had issued a letter concerning same, a copy of which letter had been given to each Coun- cilman. Page -2- December 4, 1972 Acting Planning Director Cordill explained that the loca- tion for the proposed mobile home park was designated on the General Plan map for a mobile home park, that the park would be developed in two phases; that one of the conditions being appealed concerned the percentage of units with children -to be allowed in the park; that the only other mobile home park in the community allowing children had been held to 306 fancily units and expressed concern that if this park is allowed more than 306 family units -there were two other mobile home parks in the community which would probably seek permission to allow children. He further explained that the applicant feels that 306 family units should be allowed for the entire park, not just the half being developed for familes. Mr. Jim Croul of Diversified Communities was recognized. lie explained that his firm's primary objection to the 300 limitation on the northerly portion of the park to be developed for families was that the development is viewed by his firm as an 80 acre mobile home park with half for families and half for adults. Market Research Analyst, Mr. Carty, was recognized. He explained the recreation facilities plan for the park which was on display and which provided for separate areas for adults, teenagers and small children. He also showed photo- graphs of some of the playground equipment planned for installation. He noted that family parks usually average 1/3 older adults with no children, 1/4 young adults with no children and the remainder families. Discussion followed with Messrs. Croul, Carty and Bridges of Diversified Communities participating. In response to a question, Mr. Croul advised that the ball diamond to be built in the park would be available for community use since in all likelihood there would be a little league team from the park which would probably be sponsored by his firm. The 7.75 units per acre density for the park was discussed. Mr. Croul responded that the average mobile home buyer does not want a large plot of land, but wants low maintenance and also recreational facilities provided. He commented that there would be a minimum of 29 feet between walls of adjacent homes. Acting Planning Director Cordill commented that the school districts had responded with general comments. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the appeal of Diversi- fied Communities was upheld and Conditions No. 4 and 6 of the use permit issued by the Planning Commission were deleted from same. Ordinance No. 185 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Zoning Map Change -- Diversified Communities) City Attorney Maxwell explained the ordinance. Page -3- December 4, 1972 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 185 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Flores., Hopkins, Smith and Roberts NOES: (0) None A brief discussion followed during which the Council indi- cated the recreation facilities plan on display and the slide presentation given at a previous meeting reflected the type of development expected by the Council. File No. 0268 Amend- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council ing Zoning Ordinance dated December 1 concerning File No. 0268. to Change Zoning Districts to Combined Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing open on File Planned Unit Develop- No. 0268. ment Districts in Advance of Receipt of Mr. Douglas Harding, 1420 Southwest Boulevard, was recog -- Development Plan nized. He commented that it seemed -that farmers could be taxed into development. Staff explained that the proposed ordinance would not rezone any property, but merely pro- vided for a change in the rule concerning zoning and was required to comply with a new state law that all land be rezoned to conform to the General Plan. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 186 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 - ZONING ORDINANCE. City Attorney Maxwell explained the ordinance, Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimoa.usly;zipproved, the reading of Ordinance No. 186 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Application of Garfield City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of Garfield. Sterner for Certificate G. Sterner for a certificate of Public Necessity to oper -- of Public Necessity for ate a taxi, a memo from Director of Public Safetv Dennett Taxi Service dated December 4, and Mr. Callinanos memo to the Council dated December 1. Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing open on the appli- cation of Garfield G. Sterner for a Certificate of Public Necessity to operate a taxi. Mr. Bill Whitney, 1440 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized. He asked if precautions had been taken to be sure that exhaust from the proposed taxi was in order. Mr. Sterner who was present, responded that all state requirements of this type must be met before obtaining a commercial license plate. Page 4. December 49 1972 Thera being no one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Mr. Sterner's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxi cab within the City of Rohnert Park was granted, the necessary findings required by the ordinance regulating vehicles for hire were made, and the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued to Wayne Caldwell was cancelled. Capital Outlay City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Recreational Fund dated December 1 concerning the Capital Outlay Recreational Fund, noted that the Clarion had published on the .front page, notice of the public hearing regarding increasing the fees to provide funds to finance the proposed community stadium and other papers had also given notice. Councilman Smith reviewed developments to date on the stadium project and reviewed his proposal to increase fees in the Recreation Fee Ordinance. Mayor Roberts Mayor Roberts left the Council Chambers during Councilman Leaves and Returns Smith's review, the time being approximately 8:58 p.m. He returned at approximately 9 :00 p.m. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers during Leaves and Returns Councilman Smith's review, the time being approximately 9 :05 p.m. He returned at approximately 9:07 p.m. Councilman Beary reviewed activities of the Stadium Fund Raising Committee and commented that it seemed to be a matter of whether or not the Council wanted to accept the voluntary efforts of developers. City Manager Callinan noted that the Petaluma High School District, City of Cotati, Cal State Sonoma, and the coach- ing staff at the high school had been contacted personally concerning the public hearing. Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing open on increas- ing fees for financing proposed community stadium. City Manager Callinan read a letter from Richard R. Day dated December 4, 1972 expressing opposition to increasing the "Bed Tax" to finance a stadium. Mrs. Lucille Johnstone, 7260 Adrian Drive, was recognized. She suggested a bingo game be used to raise funds for the stadium. Glenn Durland, 1420 Southwest Boulevard, commented that he is not sure the stadium is needed and if so, should it not be in Santa Rosa or Petaluma. Page 5. December 4, 1972 Gary Malone, 8550 Loretto, was recognized. He presented petitions of support for a community stadium bearing 2,152 names to Mayor Roberts. A brief discussion followed concerning whether the majority of the signatures were of Rohnert Park residents. Mayor Roberts indicated it appeared that 90% or more were. Councilman Beary advised that some preliminary figures indicated that if the existing Cal State College, Sonoma, football facility could be used, approximately $132,000 would provide the necessary improvements. Mr. Jimmie Rogers, Bart Mitchell Realty, was recognized. He commented that some of the developers had offered to contribute $25.00 per single family dwelling for the stad- ium fund and now the attitude of some of -the Councilmen seemed to be that more should be paid. Jan Kravitz,, 1420 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized. He observed the idea of a stadium was fine, but that there were more important things that should take precedence, such as open space. He stated he was opposed to the stadium fund. Landa Lessio, a college student, was recognized. She commented that people from other areas would use a commun- ity stadium and the cost of same should not be borne entirely by Rohnert Park citizens. David Eck, 7075 Adele, was recognized. He expressed support for the stadium fund but felt it should be voted on by the community for a bond issue to finance same. Mr. Rolf Orser, 7631 Bonita Avenue, was recognized. He commented he felt that the proposed method of financing was wrong and that a bond issue should be voted upon to finance the stadium. Mr. Roy Hawthorne, 1420 Southwest Blvd, was recognized. He expressed opposition to the stadium and any further development of open space in the area. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Harmon of the State Chancellor's Office had advised that a letter should be writ-ten within a week or so regarding the possible use of the college stadium facility. Mr. Callinan also noted that the Planning Commission and staff had expressed concerns regarding financing of future fire stations, library, and like facilities and will be discussing the matter further. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Smith made a motion to increase the Recreation Facilities Fee $50 for each classification discussed, ie. Page 6. December 4, 1972 fire stations, library and stadium. The motion died for lack of a second. Ordinance No. 187 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 47 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 122 AND 174 (Recreational fund; changes fees) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved„ the reading of Ordinance No. 187 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Staff indicated it would have the ordinance in final form at the next regular meeting reflecting a $25 increase in each category of the Recreation Facilities Fee and also ra policy statement concerning stadium funds. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10.05 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present at approximately 10.15 p.m. Resolution No. 72 -153 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF COTATI CONCERNING POLICE DISPATCHING SERVICE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72 -153 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72 -154 RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE City Manager Callinan explained Resolution No. 72 -154. Discussion followed during which Councilman Flores proposed a Senior Citizen's rate be included in the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved., the reading of Resolution No. 72- 154 was waived and said resolution was adopted with the stipulation that staff will have a recommendation for a Senior Citizen's rate at the next regular Council meet- ing. Open Space Councilman Beary read a draft of a resolution concerning open space. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan pointed out that the Council policy not to extend utility service outside the city and not to extend the present city limits was adopted by a simple Council vote and could be changed in the same manner, thus the outright acquisition of open space or development rights of same was desirable to assure that the open space couldn't eventually be developed. Further discussion followed. City Attorney Maxwell indicated he would review and submit to the Council the legalities involved in acquiring open space, development rights, and /or scenic easements. Page 7. December 4, 1972 Business License Tax Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning the business license tax advising he felt the rates should be reviewed and increased with the idea of giving more support to the Chamber of Commerce. He proposed a 100% increase across the board for business license fees. Further discussion followed. City Manager Callinan requested a committee from the Council to assist him in working on a revision of the business license fees. Councilmen Beary and Hopkins volunteered to serve on said committee and were so designated. City Beautification Councilman Flores presented a proposal for a tree and shrub and Tree Planting planting city beautification project, a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, $3,000 in the City's tree planting fund, Street Trees & Parkways Maintenance budget,was approved for the proposed project and $400 will be requested from the Cultural Arts Corporation for use toward the project. Sewer Flows Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning sewer flows and sufficient capacity for new developments. City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report of existing plant capacity and also advised that the Planning Commission had to get an engineer to certify on tentative maps that there is sufficient sewer capacity to satisfy the Regional Water Qualith ControlBoard. Discussion followed regarding the college contract and the contract with the City of Cotati for sewer treatment. Building Activity Councilman Smith requested that the Council be apprised of the number of buildings completed since January 1, 1972. Councilman Smith noted that he had read an article in a recent publication that the City of San Jose had enacted a fee for new subdivisions and would like staff to check into the matter. Golf Course Snack Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning Bar i.iic gull i:4 w:'."'7e 71tal:ri. J,1 c11's 1.14y A "lUL1Clg Ci' k_CL 1..L lllalE d.UV ia`SCU that the golf professional had been advised that the snack bar operator must be replaced by January 1, 1973. He requested a brief executive session to continue discussion of the matter. 1971 -72 Audit Discussion was held concerning the external 1971 -72 Audit and some of the recommendations contained therein. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the 1971 -72 External Audit prepared by Touche, Ross & Co. was accepted and staff re- quested to prepare an estimate of cost to install a more sophisticated accounting system, i.e. data processing. Page 8. December 4, 1972 Additional Building City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Inspector dated December 1 concerning an additional building inspect- or. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, authorization to hire an additional building inspector as requested was granted. A brief discussion followed regarding builders possibly cutting corners because the city does not currently have a full -time building inspector. Community Center City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Additional Sidewalk dated December 1 concerning additional sidewalks at the Community Center and pointed out the locations proposed for same on the landscape plan of the Community Center which was on display. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the additional sidewalks requested for the Community Center were approved with exposed aggregate finish to be used. Picture Plaques for City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Football Team Council the picture plaques informally approved for the Rancho Cotate High School Championship Football Team. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, purchase of the football team picture plaques was approved. Home Appliance Co. City Manager Callinan reported to the Council, in response File No. 0124 to an earlier meeting request, that the mobile home being used for living quarters behind Home Appliance Co. was approved for a period of two years expiring August 2, 1973. Expressway West to City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Stony Point Road dated December 1 concerning extension of the Expressway west to Stony Point Road. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was requested to write a letter to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors requesting that extension of the Expressway west to Stony Point Road be provided for in the County's 1973-74 budget. Overpass Appraisal City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Costs dated December 1 concerning the costs involved for the appraisals required for the EDA grant for the overpass project. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated the cooperating property owners should be requested to make up the unpaid shares of Cofego Enter- prises and Auto Center Enterprises for the appraisals. Page -9- December 4, 1972 City Manager's City Manager Callinan discussed his request to take some Vacation accrued vacation time from December 19 through the end of the year. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the vacation and approved the appointment of Bob Albright as City Manager Pro-Tem during the period mentioned above. Retirement System City Attorney Maxwell discussed with the Council his willingness to pay the required city contribution for his back participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System and as consideration for so doing requested authori- zation to participate in the city's medical and dental insurance plans on the same basis as regular employees. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell's requests were approved and the Council expressed apprecia- tion to Mr. Maxwell for paying the approximately $2,500 back contribution into the retirement system. Tree Planting Charles Cochran, 7864 Adrian Drive, was recognized. He Project spoke briefly concerning the tree planting project approved earlier in the meeting and suggested that youth clubs such as Key Club, DeMolay and Explorer Troops he included in those service organizations that will he asked to parti- cipate in helping to plant the trees. The Council indicated it was a very good suggestion and would be implemented. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:40 p.m. D 4eu t �y C i t -C 1 e ro APPROVED: -------- - - Mayor