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1973/02/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 5, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. The regular session was pre- ceded by an executive session which .commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen, except Councilman Smith, and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the: regular session to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. and.led the.pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts Absent: (1) Councilman Smith Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Cal.linan,'City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, Planning Director Skanchy, and Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain. Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Communications Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January l were.-approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved,,-the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $49,479.37 were ,.approved. .,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 Resn)i_ition No, 73 -07 RESOLUTZCN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and,unanimously: approved, the reading of . .Resolution No. 73-07 was. waived and said resolution was adopted. Hermans.Letter, City.Manager Callinan brought to the Council's attention a;letter fram Mr. and:Mrs. Hermans supporting Councilman Smith's proposed growth policy. Page 2. February 5, 1973 Project No. 1973' City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Norman Spivock, North Trunk Sewer Main the property owner in the area of the proposed assessment Survey district project, had decided to wait and see what happens with the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Plan project before proceeding with Project No. 1973 -4. Project No. 1973 -5 City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Norman Spivock, Santa Rosa Avenue the property owner in the area of the proposed assessment district project, wanted to await the outcome of the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage'Plan project befor..e, proceeding Planning Director with Project No. 19.73 -5. Project No. 1972 -12 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Hinebaugh Creek Bridge dated February'2, 1973 concerning Project No. 1972 -12. at Country Club Drive A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to call for bids on Project No. 1972 -12, Hinebaugh Creek Bridge at Country Club Drive. Project No.',1973 -6 City Manager.Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Well No. 8 Connection.. dated February 2, 1973 concerning Project No. 1973 -6. to County Aqueduct A brief discussion followed with Engineer Hudis participating. Upon motion..of.Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to call for bids on Project No. 1973 -6, Well No, 8' Connection to County'Aqueduct. Presentation on Sonoma Mr. Rich Lehtinen of the Sonoma County Planning Department County Planning Dept. was recognized. He distributed copies of the Analysis Housing Analysis and of Housing report, prepared by the Sonoma County 'Planning Survey Department, to the Council. Mr. Lehtinen explained the report and discussed housing with its many complexities. Discussion followed after which the Council requested that Mr. Lehtinen and Mr. Wes Vail come before the Council at a later meeting after the Councilmen had studied the report, Mr..Lehtinen indicated they would be happy to comply with the:request. Planning Director City Manager.Callinan introduced Planning Director Paul Paul Skanchy Skanchy to the Council.' File No. 0254 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Shapell Rezoning -. dated February,2,.1973 concerning File No. 0254. Consideration of Planning Director Skanchy explained the Environmental Environmental. Impact Questionnaire, Statement, and Report procedure and Impact Approval reviewed his staff report dated January 19, 1973 prepared for the Planning Commission and the Commission's recom- mendation of ,environmental approval. Discussion followed with, tir. •David Eck, 7075 Adele Avenue, who was recognized'participating< Discussion concerned sewer plant capacity and the city's waste water treatment efforts, i.e. efforts being made to qualify for a grant Page 3. February 5, 1973 to construct a line to the Santa Rosa Laguna plant, work - ing with the Water Quality Control Board to meet state requirements for the sewer plant, and working with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency on the demonstra- tion project at the sewer plant which is nearly completed. -Engineer'Hu.dis was also recognized and commented that if municipalities draw boundaries around the city and do not let other people in, it simply creates an environ- mental problem elsewhere, either in cities or in unincorp- orated areas. Upon motion of-Councilman Flores, seconded Dy Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, environmental approval was given for the Shapell Rezoning: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith File No. 0235 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Holiday Park Sub. dated February, 2, 1973 concerning File No. 0235, Holiday Bike Path Credit Park.' Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain reviewed the landscaping plan for Holiday Park Subdivision Nos. 3, 4, and 5.'refcerring to the tentative map and suggested bikeway treatment plan, both on display. Mr. Harold Heers of Forhim Corporation further explained and discussed the plans on display. Discussion followed with Mr. Heers participating. Council recommended that there be prepared a list of priorities for recreation facilities development in the area south of East Cotati Avenue and that staff check on the bicycle path cost figures submittedty Forhim Corpo- ration and report back with a suggested program. File No. 0244 Planning Director Skanchy reported that the final map Country Club Garden. for Country Club Garden Estates met all the requirements Estates, Final Map of the Subdivision Ordinance, conformed to the tentative Approval map, and therefore recommended approval. A brief dis- cussion `followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and'unanimously approved, the final map for Country Club Garden Estates was approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to releasing the map for recording. Ray Goff - Planning Commission Chairman-Goff was recognized. He ,Shapely:: advised that at-Council request he had abstained from voting and discussion on the Shapell rezoning application Page 4. February 5, 1973 —1.11 and matters related thereto, but since the rezoning had been approved by the .Council, he would like to resume participation in the general planning for that area. Discussion followed during which it was noted that City Attorney Maxwell had opihioned that there was no conflict of interest on.the part of Mr. Goff. Council agreed that Mr. Goff should now be able to fully participate in planning matters in the area of the Shapell rezoning. Open Space - Report City Attorney Maxwell reported that Deputy City Attorney on Acquisition of Cooper had just completed preparation of a report on Scenic Easements or acquisition of-scenic easements and /or development rights Development Rights,, and would like more time to review same before discussing it with the Council. He advised he would mail copies of said report to the Council within a week or so. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:05 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:20 p.m. Growth Policy Mayor Roberts explained that Councilman Smith was ill with the flu and had requested that no discussion be held on his "Proposal for Growth Policy" until he could be present, Councilman Flores read a "Statement on GrowthP1 prepared by him, dated February 1, 1973, a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, that the Council establish a residential growth committee, that applications for said committee be solicited from citizens of Rohnert Park, and that no less than 25 applicants be selected from the applications ...:received: City Manager Callinan advised that neither he or City Attorney Maxwell had seen the report prior to the meeting.and.suggested that town meetings, questionnaires, ,'and similar methods be used to obtain opinions from.the community. City Attorney Maxwell advised that for such a large committee to make an intelligent recommendation would require a tremendous amount of education and staff time to educate. He recommended that the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission get pbblic input through forums, questionnaires, etc. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilmen Flores and Beary amended their motion and second,respectively to approve the recommendations con - tained in .:the.' °Statement on Growth" in concept and give Drainage During: Recent: Storms. Page 5. 1. February 5, 1973 the matter further study. Councilman Flores' amended motion was unanimously approved. Councilman Beary noted that he thought it advisable to have a report on drainage during recent rain storms and requested City: Manager Callinan to give said report. Mr. Callinan reported that the residential.areas had no significant problems with_drainage9 that Commerce Blvd. in certain spots did have some problems, but as develop - ment takes place the,water will be diverted into Hinebaugh Creek and Copeland Creek. He reported no drainage prob- lems, M- lems on the westerly frontage road, but the northern area of the city and Golf Course Drive had quite a bit of flooding. He explained that when the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Plan is implemented this water will be diverted into channels. He further advised that there had been some flooding problems in Companeros Mobile Home Park due to Five Creek,jumping its channel, but that this would also be corrected when the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Plan is implemented. Councilman Flores.noted that the Council had established a speakers bureau but it had not been as successful as it could be so a town meeting was being arranged for February 12 :.to hear from a wide sector of citizens. He reported that Mayor Roberts had been designated as mod- erator for the meeting, that Councilman Beary would review the stadium project, and a slide presentation would be given of the Rapozo property in the foothills which had been selected for..a regional park, to get discussion started. City Manager Callinan advised he had alerted all department heads to have a brief presentation ready on their department if the meeting should begin to lag. It was suggested that the chairman or a representa- tive from each commission also be present as well as all staff. Discussion followed with Jimmie Rogers partici- pating.. Charter Law vs. Councilman.Beary advised he would like more time to General Law City study the report received from the League of California Cities concerning charter law and general law cities. Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next regular meeting. Outside Lights for Mayor Roberts noted that some more outside Lights would City Office Building be desirable at the City offices. City Manager Callinan advised that proposals for said lights had been solicited from the contractor for.the building and he would be reporting bac }c to the Council when the information is received, ~Bike Paths City Manager Callinan reviewed his report dated February 5 entitled 91Estimated Cost for Additional Bike Lane- Berms, "..... Discussion followed with Mr. Maurice Fredericks participating. Page 6. February 5, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to solicit proposals and award a contract for the installa- tion of bicycle lane berms on Southwest. Boulevard and Commerce Boulevard in accordance with the February 5, 1973 staff report presented-and at a cost not to exceed $3,700. Las Casitas Rent Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning the Increase recent increase in rent at the Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, some as high as 23 %, and the hardship this pre- sented to the residents on fixed incomes. Mr. Maurice Fredericks was recognized and suggested that the owners of the mobile home park be contacted, if they had not been, to ascertain information concerning the increase. Discussion followed. Staff was directed to contact the owners of Las Casitas Mobile Home Park and request that they, or a representative, be present at the next regular Council meeting to discuss the rental increase at the mobile home park. Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning . P.G. & E. service to the Las Casitas Mobile Home Park. Mr. Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E., who was present, advised that Las Casitas has a master meter, as do all mobile home parks in Rohnert Park, and that "screwdriver" service is not given by P.G. & E: in a master metering situation. Staff was requested to send letters to all developers of approved mobile home parks .requesting that individual meters be installed when the parks are constructed as a courtesy to future residents. CATV Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion concerning Storer Cable TV service in the community and reported that he had received several complaints about the service. Staff was requested to obtain names of firms which could check on the CATV system. Sonoma County Planning Councilman Beary requested that the Housing Analysis and Dept., Housing Analysis Survey prepared by the Sonoma County Planning Department be scheduled for discussion at the next regular meeting. Regional Water Quality Councilman Beary suggested that a member of the Regional Control Board Water Quality Control board be invited to the next. regular meeting to discuss sewer plant capacity; meeting state requirements for effluent and similar matter Staff indicated -that representatives of the board ould probably prefer not to become involved in local politics. Building Permits Councilman Beary inquired if all building permits being issued were on the new development tax rate schedule. Staff reponded that all permits issued after the effect- ive date of the new ordinance would be at the new rates. Discussion was held concerning the possible application Page 7. February 5, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-08 was waived and said resolution .was adopted. Sonoma State College Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion regarding Environs Plan thd County Planning Commission's scheduled continued Public hearing.on the Sonoma State College Environs Plan. Several of the Councilmen indicated they planned to attend said hearing. 1915 Act Delinquency City Manager Callinan,reported that all monies advanced Repayments,- 'to the county for delinquent 1915 Act assessments had been returned to thecity and.reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 2 concerning same. Disability Wage Plan City Manager'Callinan noted that a copy of the Disability Booklet Wage Plan booklet outlining the City's policy effective .August 1, 1972, had been furnished to each Councilman. .Mini-bus Service-�� Due;to�,the lateness of the hour, discussion on the mini- ,bus service,information ' received by student intern Kris V-1 , ist-'ensen was dP_.4E=erjre-%AA to the next regular meeting. of the recent development tax ordinance on the !Deer Meadow Village development. Rancho Cotate Councilman Flores inquired of Mr. Malcolm Hubley if he was Wrestling Team present to request plaques for the Rancho Cotate Wrestling Team. Mr. Hubley responded that he would prefer to wait until the wrestling schedule is completed and the team undisputed champions before making such a request. Sonoma State College ~Mr. David Eck was recognized andexpressed concern that Environs Plan .no city.official-had spoken at the recent Sonoma State College Environs -Plan public hearing held by the Sonoma County Planning Commission. Councilman Hopkins and City Manager Callinan indicated they had attended the public hearing and were prepared to speak and that a city rep- resentative will speak at the continued public hearing. .Sales Tax Litigation- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council City of­-Baldwin Park ',dated February 2, 1973 concerning Sales Tax litigation proposed by the City of Baldwin Park. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Floies, and unanimously approved, the Council declared its intention to support the City of Baldwin Park in its proposed litigation to test the validity of the method of apportionment of sales tax. Resolution No. 73-08 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCERNING PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE VISTAS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-08 was waived and said resolution .was adopted. Sonoma State College Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion regarding Environs Plan thd County Planning Commission's scheduled continued Public hearing.on the Sonoma State College Environs Plan. Several of the Councilmen indicated they planned to attend said hearing. 1915 Act Delinquency City Manager Callinan,reported that all monies advanced Repayments,- 'to the county for delinquent 1915 Act assessments had been returned to thecity and.reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 2 concerning same. Disability Wage Plan City Manager'Callinan noted that a copy of the Disability Booklet Wage Plan booklet outlining the City's policy effective .August 1, 1972, had been furnished to each Councilman. .Mini-bus Service-�� Due;to�,the lateness of the hour, discussion on the mini- ,bus service,information ' received by student intern Kris V-1 , ist-'ensen was dP_.4E=erjre-%AA to the next regular meeting. Golf Course Domestic Water Copper Pipe Corrosion Data Processing Cotati Sewer Flow Stadium Project Page 8. February 5, 1973 City Manager.Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February.2:concerning domestic water for the golf course. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of'Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, a connection to the Scnoma.County Water.'Agency aqueduct was authorized•to provide domestic water to the golf course. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 2 concerning a proposal from.Corrosion Engineering and Research Company to investigate the cause, of copper pipe corrosion in Subdivision 17B. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved., the proposal of Corrosion Engineering and Research Company, dated January 16, 1973, to investigate the cause of copper pipe corrosion in Subdivision 17B was accepted:, City Manager Callinan reviewed his staff report dated February 5 concerning estimate of costs to use the Automatic Data Processing firm for accounts payable and general ledger systems. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman_Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to use Automatic Data Processing Co. to handle accounts payable and the general ledger:systems. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 2, 1973 concerning Cotati sewer flow and Cotati City.Manager Salfen's memo to the Cotati City Council concerning the matter. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan advised that copy of a letter to College President McGrath from the State Chancellor's Office had been received and copies provided to the Council as well as copies of Mr. Callinan's memo covering a meeting held January 26, 1973 with high school and college personnel to discuss how to proceed in usage of the college stadium. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary advised that there would still be a continuing fund raising effort on the part of the Stadium Committee, that there was a Stadium Committee meeting scheduled for February 6 and he would discuss.the staff recommendations contained in the memo covering the January 26 meeting and bring back a recommendation from the- Stadium Committee to the Council before it takes action, The Council agreed. Portable Bui_ld.i.ngs City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated ,,February 2 concerning portable buildings and Page 9. February 5, 1973 advised that subsequent to writing the memo he had received a call from Technical Enterprises, a Richmond firm, advising that then had some portable buildings available at $8.00 per square foot at the firm's plant. Council requested that staff go look at the portable buildings and report back to the Council. Bike Path to College City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 2, 1973 concerning the bike path to the college. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, payment of the bills for the bike path from Snyder Lane to the college was approved and staff directed to approach the college for further contributions toward the cost of the bike path and /or college maintenance of same. Light Poles at City Manager Callinan reported that removal of the tall, Comstock Chevron Station unused light poles at the Comstock Chevron Station had been accomplished by Standard Oil Co. as a community improvement project. Government Classes at City Manager Callinan advised that government classes High School are being conducted at Rancho Cotate High School this semester and both City Attorney Maxwell and he were speaking to the classes this week. He requested that some of the Councilmen also speak if possible. Mayor Roberts and Councilman Beary indicated they would. No All Night Parking The Council was advised that the "No All Night Parking" effort was successful in those areas posted to date and that additional areas would be posted in the near future. Golf Course Snack Bar City Manager Callinan advised that a possible operator for the golf course snack bar was coming in the next day to discuss the operation and he thought there would be a change soon. Solicitors in City* City Attorney Maxwell reported that the existing ordi_.. nance did apply to all solicitors and that non- profit groups conducting door to door fund raising campaigns should obtain solicitor's permits. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:15 p.m. to Wednesday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. De uty City C k APPROVED: Armando F. Flores, Councilman February 1, 1973 STATEWENT ON GROWTH I strongly believe that if meaningful steps are to be 4-Owar, &I Ul Y z;nu premises below must be taken into consideration. Baste Premises 1. The City Council has advocated controlled, growth. 2. The City y Gouncil has taken the position that growth will not take place if city services are significantly diminished. 3. The City Council believes that our exist- ing recreational and cultural programs should, not be adversely affected by growth. 4. The City Council made a policy statement that they would give substantial weight to the recommendations of the Rohnert Part- Cotati School Board and to. the recommendations of the Petaluma High School Board regarding development and its effect on our schools. 5. The City Council has taken steps to ensure that our ability to provide sufficient water and satisfactory sewage treatment • processing will not be overtaxed,, -2— 6. The City Council is aware of the negative aspects of no growth, the substantial benefits of controlled growth, and the undesirable effects of unlimited growth. . The pity Council has the ul timatp rp� r�nn- sibi.lity for the growth that occurs in the city. 8. The City Council has consistently advocated that the ultimate population of the city should not exceed 45,000 people. 9. The City Council believes that controlled growth should be achieved by the City Council with the advise and counsel of the residents. Assuming that we have a population of 9,000 people, we are 36, 000 people away from the anticipated ma)�imum population of Rohnert Park. Given that we will someday have 36,000 more residents, if the Laguna Plant is expanded and the Sonoma State College IfJnviorns Plan is approved by the Board of Supervisors, a reasonable time table should be projected to accomodate the anticipated growth. If we assume that there will be 4 persons per residential housing unit constructed, then to house the 36,000 new residents, 9,000 units must be constructed. This number of units should be reduced by the projects already approved by the City Council and those approved by the Planning Commission and pending before the City Council. We are rapidly approaching the point where our Itmargin of safety" in respect to our Sewage Treatment Plant should be carefully considered and the ability of our school districts to accomodate. new students ip m i i. P i n n rt. h 7 T 11 - 12 4� -- - - V I" L (I LIU r& ,c),007 0 elec and, the Laguna Plant expansion program will hopefully give us time to properly plan for our ultimate population. The important factor to determine is the number of units that we should allow per year to achieve our projected population. This question is a vital question and should be carefully considered. That means that every citizen - resident should be given an opportunity to hear many proposals questioned, and debated. It means that "town meetings" should be held, d000r-to-door surveys should be taken, and public hearings should be scheduled.- Further, it means that'this should be a project promulgated by the cttizen-residents. Yes., there must be a committee of citizens who should be designated to make recommendations to the Planning Commission and to the City Council. The recommendations should be directed toward the number of developments that take place in Rohnert Park each year. It is imperative that this committee be substantial and representative. It should include homemakers, blue collar workers, businessmen and women,-and professional men and women. The committee should be representative of the citizens who make up Rohnert Park. As a group, they can give recommendations that reflect the prevalent attitudes in our community and, that is what we should desire. The committee should be composed of no less than 25 members. it is my belief that there must be a substantial number of members to do the extensive amount of research that will be required. f suggest that the City Council appoint persor,-,.to phis committee from solicited applications. X am certain that many residents will seek the opportunity to serve. Once the recommendations of the committee are presented and approved, the Planning Commission should continue to review and approve projects. They have done an outstanding job in seeking and obtaining quality developments and they should be allowed to continue their work with the full support of the CItU Council.