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1973/02/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 21, 1.973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 4:00 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, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, Supt. Of Public Works Wiggins, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain, and Adm.nis- trative Intern Kris Kristensen. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved with Councilman Smith abstaining, the minutes of February 5 and 9 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $19,161.37 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. Directional Signs on Discussion was held concerning information received frc±r,-: East Cotati Ave. the Cotati City Council regarding its reluctance to have directional signs for Rohnert Park installed on East Cotati Ave. It was suggested that vnrlicri.duwl V iA[![Gdd speak informally to Cotati City Councilmen concerning the signs. Founders Day Appeal Cultural Arts Corporation President William Wendel and Founders Day Chairman Cecil Flores made a presentation to the Council for additional funds for Founders Day activ- ities. Mrs. Flores outlined some of the activities planned. Discussion followed with Mrs. Flores and -Mr. Wendel participating. The Council endorsed the Founders Day Committee and indicated it would look favorably on the request for $2,000 during budget considerations for 1973 -74. Page 2. February 21, 1973 Liability Insurance Mr. Tom Feeney, insurance agent for the city appeared. Carrier for City He referred to his letter to the city dated February 13 which reflected that another carrier could furnish liability coverage for the city at a savings of $1,433 annually in premium. He advised that he had received a telephone call from the present insurance carrier, Pacific Indemnity, informing that it would meet the lower price for coverage. Mr. Feeney recommended that the city stay with Pacific Indemnity Co. under the circumstances. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the city will not change insurance carriers. Mr. Feeney pointed out that for an additional premium of $300 the city could increase its umbrella coverage from One Million to Three Million Dollars and recommended said change in view of a recent personal injury award against a city in the Bay Area. Council took the matter under advisement. City Manager Callinan commended Mr. Feeney for his efforts in obtaining a lower insurance premium for the city. Council concurred. Waste Water Treatment Mayor Roberts introduced Dr. David Joseph, Executive and Disposal Director, North Coast Region, Water Quality Control Board, and Mr. Harold Welborn and Mr. Dick Soennichsen of Yoder - Trotter - Orlob, Consulting Engineers. Dr. Joseph commended the City for its progressive attitude in the past in (1) providing service for the City of Cotati, (2) moving ahead on development of the surge facility and noted that the City was the first in the state to obtain a federal grant for such a facility, (3) getting local agencies together on development of a regional plan, and (4) moving forward with a proposal that the Llano Interceptor be constructed a year ahead of schedule. He commented that in the very near future the city's present plant will be in violation of waste discharge requirements unless modifications are made; that it is quite unlikely the city can be out of the present plant before 1975; that some improvments should be made right away to prevent nuisance (odor) problems this summer; and suggested that some sort of policy on hook ups be adopted. Mr. Welborn stated that an odor problem was very difficult to solve and could riot say exactly what should be done or how much the cost might be. Upon questioning from the Council Mr. Welborn responded that one possible plan for improvements had been worked out and a very rough cost estimate would be $350,000. Mr. Soennichsen reported that said plan would take a minimum of nine months to carry out. Dr. Joseph stated that a $350,000 expenditure would Page 3. February 21, 1973 be "down the tube" and that other alternatives should be explored. Dr. Joseph commented that if the city can eliminate the nuisance problem and keep the quality of effluent at its present level then the Water Quality Control Board would be satisfied. He suggested that the Consulting Engineers be asked what could be done at the plant for essentially no money by changing the operation, piping the effluent further down the channel, etc. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Fopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers during the Leaves and Returns above discussion, the time being approximately 4:56 p.m. He returned at approximately 4:58 P. m. Councilman Smith made a motion to not permit any more hookups to the plant, immediately advise the City of Cotati to do the same, and direct staff and the engineering firm to find a way to accommodate all or part of the 2,025 units proposed for development by December 1974. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. Jimmie Rogers, Dr. Joseph,Harold Welborn, and Dick Soennichsen partici- pating. Councilman Smith's motion died for lack of a sec- ond. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to take the matter under advisement and report back at the next meeting with an improvement program for the waste water treatment plant, keeping in mind the comments made at this meeting. In response to a question from the Council, Dr. Joseph advised that the City Council had taken the appropriate action by asking staff and engineers to work out a program for the plant. Las Casitas Mr. Maurice Fredericks, Attorney for Iona Sime, owner Rent Increase of Las Casitas Mobile Home Park, was recognized. Mr. Fredericks commented that he questioned the City Council's right to involve itself in a private business matter, but Mrs. Sime had sent her son John to the meeting to represent her, Mr, John Sime was re-roaani7eZd, He inquired if the Council intended to act as a rent control board and commented that the letter to his mother from the city was a great impropriety in his opinion. He suggested that the letter might have recommended a meeting with the tenants of Las Casitas. He stated he had held a meeting with the tenants and had worked out most of the problems. Discussion followed with Mr. Sime participating, during which he noted that taxes on the property had increased $7,640 in the last year. Page 4. February 21, 1973 Mr. Noble, Manager of Las Casitas, was prese "it and responding to a question from the Council, advised that problems with the tenants had been worked out to the satisfaction of the mobile home park residents. File No. 0240, Rancho Planning Director Skanchy reviewed and explained the Sonoma Sub., Revised revised tentative map which included an 8.7 acre park Tentative Map and site and final map for Rancho Sonoma, Unit No. 1 which Unit No. 1 Final Map were on display and read Sec. 11549.5 of the Subdivision Map Act. Discussion followed. Councilman Smith made a motion to approve the change with the following conditions: (1) That no building permits be issued if they will have a significant adverse effect on the schools; (2) If building permits would tend to cause our sewer plant to be in violatioY: of the hater Quality Control Board regulations. Dis- cussion followed. The motion died for lack of a secor.d. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Bury, and approved by the following roll call vote, the city will acquire the 3.7 additional acres for park site as shown on the revised tentative map at the purchase price or fair market value which ever is lower: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, and, Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith referred to his motion as his reason for voting no. Councilman Smith made a motion that the revised final map for Rancho Sonoma, Unit No. 1, be denied since the applicant does not agree to conditions regarding sewer capacity and school space problems. The motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council- man Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, the revised final map for Rancho Sonoma, Unit No. 1, was approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement before releasing the map for recording: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary,Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith referred to his previous motion as hi:; reason for voting no. Councilman Flores stated that the Council has the opinion of the City Attorney and Dr. Joseph that if there Page 5. February 21, 1973 are no facilities for handling increased sewcgge no construction will take place. File No. 0275, Planning Director Skanchy explained the tentative map Gentry Development Co. for the Gentry Development Co. which was on display Rezoning and advised that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning as requested. Discussion followed. Planning Director Skanchy, responding to a question from the Council, advised that the state had mandated that all land within the city must be rezoned to conform to the city's General Plan by June 30, 1973. Mayor Roberts declared the puhlin hearing open nn tho application of Gentry Development Co. for change in zoning from "A" (Agricultural District) to R- 1,8000 (Single Family Residential) of approximately 61 acres in the Golf Lakes Estates area east of the railroad and north of the Expressway. Mr. Bill Patterson of Gentry Development Co. was recognized. He made a brief presentation in support of the rezoning. Mr. Glen Durden was recognized and speaking as a representative of the Rohnert Park Community Interest Association, commented generally on open space in the area of the proposed development and expressed the opinion that there should be more. Mr. Dick Day, 7605 Beth Ct., was recognized. He commented that,(1) our schools are full and will be wheth- er or not the upcoming bond election passes; (2) there are sewer problems to be solved., (3) the Council was developer oriented, not public oriented. Mr. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden Avenue, was recognized. He stated he was a stockholder in property near the golf course, spoke in favor of the rezoning, and commented that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Mr. Jan Kravitz was recognized and speaking as a representative of the. Rohnert Park Cnm7iM„nity Interest Association, spoke in opposition to the rezoning, commenting on the lack of provision of natural open space. Mr. John Henrihan, Rohnert Park resident, was recognized. He expressed opposition to the rezoning, commented regarding sewer and school problems, and urged denial of the rezoning. Mayor Roberts Leaves Mayor Roberts left the Council table at approximately and Returns 6:21 and returned at approximately 6:22 p.m. Councilman Flores chaired the meeting during the Mayor's brief absence. Page 6. February 21, 1973 Mr. Bill White of Larkspur was recognized. He advised he represented some of the property owners in the area and spoke in support of the rezoning. He commended the Council for trying to look at all sides of problems being encountered. Mrs. Hays, 5154 Snyder Lane, was recognized. She spoke in support of the rezoning, commenting that if Gentry cannot develop they would be taxed at developed land rates. In response to a question from the Council Mrs. Hays replied that she had made several requests to the Council for annexation to the city of her property on Snyder Lane and had been denied each time. Mr. Pat Taylor, 488 Alta Avenue, was recognized, He spoke in favor of the rezoning commenting he was delight- ed there would be 8000 square foot lots in the development. He urged that the rezoning be approved, expressing confidence that problems could be worked out as we go along. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed during which it was determined that the zoning would be to14R -1, 8000 -PD11. ORDINANCE NO. 192 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change, Gentry Development Co., File No. 0275) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 192 was introduced: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record he did not feel the two conditions on the tentative map relating to schools and sewer were binding on the developer or city since they are too vague. File No. 0254 City Manager Callinan read the request for appeal of Shapell Rezoning environmental impact approval for the Shapell rezoning Appeal of Environmental submitted by Councilman Smith. Impact Approval Councilman Smith stated for the record he was not arguing with the action taken by the Council at the last meeting, but had been unable to attend that meeting due to illness and wanted to get his position in the Page 7. February 21, 1973 record regarding the matter. He read a statement entitled "Environmental Impact Report - Shapell Industries" a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Councilman Smith made a motion to rescind the Council action taken at the February 5th meeting giving environmental approval for Shapell Industries and instruct staff to have prepared, by a qualified individual or firm, a report that conforms to the City of Rohnert Park's adopted guidelines for Environmental Impact Reports. Discussion followed. In responae to a question from Council, Planning Director Skanchy advised the Environmental impact Report for Shapell Industries was not as objective as he would have preferred, but explained this is a matter of personal taste. City Attorney Maxwell advised Councilman Smith that his motion should be to reconsider, that the Council cannot rescind action without notice to the applicant. Councilman Smith amended his motion to reflect the word reconsider instead of rescind. The motion died for lack of a second. File No. 0235 Consideration of credit for Holiday Park Subdivision Holiday Park Sub. for bike path development was deferred since all VeCredit for Bike information was not yet available. Path Development Resolution No. 73-1G RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (Adrian Dr. at Bonnie Ave.) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council- man Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-10 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PTT.TMn OF A CT, Mn IM A 1-1 1 w THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR 1973-74 (SB 325 Funds) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73-11 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73-12 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Page 8. February 21, 1973 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -12 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -13 RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ROHNERT PARK GOLF COURSE SNACK BAR City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimol +'sly approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -13 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 73 -14 RESOLUTION AMENDING AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND PRO SHOP City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 73 -14 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Building Inspector- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Car Allowance dated February 20 concerning the recent employment of Mr. Daniel Logue as Building Inspector. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, a 540 a month vehicle allowance was authorized for Mr. Logue. LAFCO- Special Meeting City Manager Callinan advised the Council of a special meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission at 8:00 p.m., March 1, to consider the Sonoma State College Environs Plan. Hinebaugh Creek City Manager Callinan advised that plans and the Assessment District necessary resolutions to initiate proceedings for the Hinebaugh Creek Assessment District should be ready within a week and requested an adjourned meeting to take required action on the proposed project in order that it could be put out for biC. as soon as possible. A brief discussion followed. Council decided to hold a brief adjourned meeting on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the Hinebaugh Creek Assessment District. Rancho Cotate Mr. Malcolm Hubley was present and participated in a Wrestling Team brief discussion concerning the Championship Rancho Cotate Wrestling Team. Page 9. February 21, 1973 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the city will provide picture plaques or similar awards for the Rancho Cotate Wrestling Team. Remaining Agenda All remaining items listed on the agenda were deferred Items to the March 5 meeting. Adjournment Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. to February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Deputy-uity/k4erk APPROVED: . ... ... Mayor