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1976/11/08 City Council MinutesROHN= PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 8, 1976 The Council of the City of Rohn—t Park met this date in regular session comm,_--nning.at 7:10 D.m< in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Ooimoij- men and City Manager Callinan were present, and which was held.to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eel<, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 26th were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $625,462.98 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications except as noted specifically in these minutes. Re. Homeowners Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning Debra Homes Complaints re. homeowners complaint letters. Non-Agenda Items There was no one wishing to discuss a non-agenda item. Unscheduled Public There was no person in the Council Chambers wishing to make Appearances an unscheduled public appearance. Rancho Cotate Music John Giertz, Rancho Cotate Music Committee, was recognized Committee and presented the band and new officials to the City Council and generally outlined its fund raising efforts in connection with the Presidential Inaugur.al Parade. Band members extended appreciation and thanks to the City Council for their participation in the Donkey Basketball Game and went on to explain their "Bandathon"'. which will be held in the near future. City Historian Mr. Peter McCormick, Cultural Arts Corporation, was recognized and gave a report on the progress of the City Historian project. Page 2 November 8, 1976 ,-Iuy Ceilinan, referr.,tng to nis memo, oaten November 4th, initiated a discusqion concerning The number of copies of the City History that would be published as well as funding. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved., the City Council author- ized the City Historian project subject to charging a small fee to offset costs for publication of .the City's History. CONSENT C ALENDAR - Resolution No. 76-171 RESOLUTIO14 CALLING FOR SEAT-YD PR R ' npnqAT,q T ' ArPTr qTnMAT.0-- ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE PROJECT NO. 1976-10 Resolution No. 76-172 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOHN BELLOTTI Resolution No. 76-173 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (PROJECT STATE FARM DRIVE - ENTERPRISE DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) Resolution No. 76-174 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRL- T CTING EiTGI.1,qEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION T,-ITALDO ROHNERT SCHOOL IRRIGATION SYSTEM (PROJECT NO. 1975-15) Resolution No. 76-175 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION (LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM) AYES- (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None City Manager Callinan, referring to his November 4th memo, explained the above resolutions. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 76-171 through 76-175, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Parcel Map No. 27 Planning Director Skanchy explained Parcel Map No. 27, which was displayed, located in the area of-Dorine Drive and Daniel Drive, Country Club Estates Subdivision 2, Unit D. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Parcel Map No. 27 was approved subject to conditions, outlined in the Planning staff report. Page 3 November 8, 1976 File No. 0495 - Sequoia Planning Director Skanchy explained Sequoia Constructions? Const. Co.-General application for a General plan amendment and rezoning of Amci-idin<-nt and Rezoning 2 1/2(+) acres located on the north side of Avram Avenue, immediately south of Copeland Creek from High Density and Open Space to PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL and to rezone subject property from "RM-1500" to "PA-PD". Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Sequoia Construction Comp,--1..Tiy1s application for a general plan amendment and rezoning of a 2 1/2(+) acre parcel located north of Avram Avenue, south of Copeland Creek, from High Density and Open Space to PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL and to rezone subject property from `RM-1500" to `PA-PD". There being no one desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion to adopt a resolution approving the amendment to the general plan and rezoning as proposed by Sequoia Construction. S.aid motion died because of lack of a second. Upon motion of.Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman .Hopkins, and.approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council. rejected Sequoia Construction Company's application for an amendment to the general plan and for rezoning (File No. 0495). AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES (1) Councilman Eck File No. 0497-Jimmie Planning Director Skanchy explained Jimmie W. Rogers' W. Rogers, Medical application for precise development plan review of a 1,000 Office Building square foot medical office building to be located on the northeast corner of Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway; facade, partking facilities, landscaping, planning commission conditions of approval and access driveway. iMayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Jimmie W. Rogers' application for development plan approval. for a .medical office facility located on the northeast corner of Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway. There being no one desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made :ai motion., seconded by Councilman Roberts, grant a precise ecise dev6lopment,plan approval to Jimmie W. Rogers' medical office building subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff report. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion which was seconded by Council- man Roberts to amend the original motion, to provide a 60 foot setback from Rohnert Park Expressway. File No. 0412-Codding Enterprises, Architectural Review of Office Building File No. 0477-RCW Development Corp., Architectural Review of Comi-f,,ercial Building Page 4 November 8, 1976 ih./lIa'yor FlorGs 'au'vase-d ti-lat 1.o1A71c1 iman BCavy would decline from participating in the di sou- or voting on this matter because of a possible conflict of interest. The original motion to grant precise development plan approval to Jimmie W. Rogersv medical office building located on the northeast corner of Snyder Lane and Rohnert Park Expressway, subject to conditions and the.amendment stipulating that the building setback be 60 feet from Rohnert Park Expressway was approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Planning Director Skanchy described Codding Enterprises application for architectural review of an office building proposed for development on south side of Hunter Drive, opposite the Rohnert' Park Library and elevations which were displayed. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, the City Council granted architectural approval to Codding Enterprise's office building.located'south of Hunter Drive, subjec to_ conditions contained in the planning staff report and, with the added condition that trees shown on the site plan he a minimum of 24" box size. Myyor Flores advised that Councilman Beary would decline from participating in the discussion or voting on this matter because of a possible conflict of interest. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Planning Director Skanchy described RCW Development Corporation's application for architectural review of 11,000 square foot commercial building on east side of Commerce Boulevard approximately 60(+) feet north of the Exchange Bank. A model was displayed and described by Mr. Jim Lugar., a RCW Development Corporation representative, 1957 Lois Drive, Santa Rosa. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council granted architectural approval to RCW Development Corporation's 11,000 square foot Commercial building on Commerce Boulevard subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff .report. The project model of,File No. 0477 was then viewed by the audience. Page 5 November 8, 1976 File No. 0449-Park City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council Plaza Professional dated November 4th, concerning the directory sign approved Building Directory for Park Plaza Professional Building which was not installed Sign Review as approved and removal of said sign from -the piibiic right-of-way. Dr. Bruns, 6406 Commerce Boulevard, and Mr;. Kavali, 6410 Commerce Boulevard, were recognized and discussed with the City Council and staff the sign's location, height, direction, lettering, and approval from the Planning Commission regarding the same. Mayor.Flores motioned to relocate-said sign in a parallel manner to Commerce Boulevard, as required by the Planning Commission, that said sign be elevated to 6 feet and that the directory heading be sustained as ':Park Plaza Office Building". The motion was seconded by Councilman Beary but failed by the following vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Flores NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, and Roberts Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins motioned to sustain the Planning Commission's action and furthermore that the directory sign should be moved at the applicant's expense. Councilman Eck seconded the motion which failed by the following vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts, and Flores Discussion again resumed concerning the matter of the Park Plaza Professional sign. It was -requested by Councilman Roberts that Dr. Bruns present his plans to the owners of the building. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council granted a 45 day "grace" period in order for Dr. Bruns to confer with the property owner before resubmitting the sign to the Planning Commission for its consideration. File No. 0510-Howard Planning Director Skanchy described Mr. Howard Boggs, Boggs, 5430 Commerce application for architectural review for remodeling the A.B. Boulevard, Dick building at 5430 Commerce Boulevard. Discussion Architectural Review followed. Howard. Boggs was recognized and generally explained the project. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimous,ly.approved, Howard Boggs' application for. - architectural revie w 'for the remodeling of the former X.B. Dick Building at 5430 Commerce Boulevard was approved subject tb conditions. Recess Reconvene Ordinance No. 319 Page 6 City Manager Callinan auestioned plaque devoting the building as a installed in the landscaped area. affirmative. Mayor Flores declared a recess at the time being approximately 8:45 November 8, 1976 Ir. Boa�s if an appropriate "Historical Site" could be Mr. Boggs responded in the this point in the 'meeting Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m. p.m. with all Councilmen present. AN ORDINA14CE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTION Z.08.010, CTAPTEF TIO OF THE R HNERT PARK CITY CODE TO CH E1 R _1 V .1. ri lr%O CITY U ERTART.TqP A TTMT T.TMTT m rTTV MITNOTT, MTPTTmnq RTT.n Pi nmp SESSION. City Manager explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 319 was waived. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary,,Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Upon motion of Councilrban Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, Ordinance No. 319 was introduced. AYES-, (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Abatement Appointment Beary, and unanimously approved, Vernon Smith was designated as Rohriert.Park's appointment to Board of Trustees of the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District for the years of 1977-1978. Vernon Smith, 495 Arlen, was recognized and gave a progress report concerning operations of the mosquito abatement district in Sonoma and.Marin Counties, and possible relocation of the district office to Petaluma. Denecia Park/Access City Manager Callinan noted that members of the Council had Road previously received a copy of City Engineer Brust's memoran- dum concerning graveling the access road and parking lot for Benecia Park and reviewed staff's cost analysis for same. Discussion followed with Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust participating. It was the general consensus of the Council that the present facilities in "B" Park were adequate for the time being until such time as funding can be allocated for permanent paving of the parking lot and roadway area. Failure of School, Bond Measure Page 7 November 8, 1976 Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning the failure of the school bond issue which failed to receive the necessary 66 2/3's vote recvrrnnenclPC3 that the bond issue not be placed on the same ballot as the unification measure an(i presented a compilation of minutes, notes and projects of the Committee for passage on school bonds. City Manager Callinan read his memo, dated November 8, 1976, regarding Local School Bond Measure Failure. Discussion followed. Mayor Flores suggested that an "articulated growth!' program for the City be initiated. Mr. Jim Montgomery, 933 Ellen Street, was recognized and read an "open letter` of the School Bond Committee requesting the City Council to place a moratorium on development until such time as adequate school facilities can he provided. Discussion followed between members of the Council, City Attorney Flitner and City Manager Callinan concerning imposition of a moratorium on development. Mr. Tony Carbone, 7169 Barbi Lane, member of the school district Board of Trustees was recognized and commenced beiefly on growth and its impact on the elementary school .system. Mrs. Kathy Briscoe, 932 Ellen Street, was recognized and questioned who could bring suit against the City concerning the imposition of controlled growth or a moratorium City Attorney Flitner generally responded to Mrs. Briscoe's question. Councilman Beary made a.motion to place a temporary 60 day moratorium on approving tentative maps and defer any futther action until after meeting with the School Board of Trustees. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Mrs. Kathy Briscoe, 932 endorsed the concept of Mr. Jim Montgomery, 933 endorsed the concept of formulate a solution to facilities. Ellen Street, was recognized and imposing a moratorium. Ellen Street, was recognized and also imposing a moratorium in order to coordinate growth and school Mr. Dale Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and commented briefly on the undesirable aspects of double sessions ons and portable classrooms, and recommended that the Council implement a long-range solution to the present, problem as well as a program to alleviate the immediate problem with overcrowded facilities. Mrs. Phylis Fore, 940 Ellen Street, was recognized and generally discussed rescheduling the school bond measure in relationship to the unification issue. Page 8 November 8, 1976 At Mr. Dale Trowbridge's request, Mayor Flores explained when school facilities would be operational after passage of a school bond measure, i.e. approximately 24 months. General discussion followed between School Board members Fredricks and Carbone and Council members relative to develop- ment of school facilities, rescheduling the school bond measure, and joint meeting of the elementary school board of trustees and Rohnert Park City Council. Councilman Beary's original motion wasrestated, namely, to place a moratorium on approving tentativs maps for a period of 60 days commencing immediately and d(- laying further action until after meeting with the school board of trustees. Councilman Hopkins had previously seconded the motion. Maurice Fredricks, elementary school board of trustee presi- dent, was recognized and indicated that the school board would be agreeable to the meeting at 7:30 p.m. on November 15th with the City Council to discuss the school issue further. Mrs. Kathy Briscoe was recognized and recommended that the Council provide for a 90 day moratorium on tentative maps rather than 60 days. Councilman Beary's motion was approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck Councilman Eck made a motion to place a 60 day moratorium on the issuance of building permits. Said motion died for a lack of a second. Mrs. Physis Fore, 940 Ellen Street, was recognized and com- mented on the number of outstanding building permits and ex- pressed support of Councilman Eck's motion. Mr. Vernon P. Smith, 495 Arlon Drive, was recognized and com- mented briefly on the imposition of a moratorium on issuance of building permits and suggested that staff prepare an analysis of the overall impact of outstanding building permits in relationship to housing units. Councilman Eck made a motion that the issuance of building permits be suspended until after the November 15th joint meeting with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Elementary School Districl Board of Trustees.,,,Cour,icilman Roberts seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Mr. Peter Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive was recognized and addressed the matter of limiting the number of residential units. Page 9 November 8, 1976 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and approved by the following vote, the motion to .suspend the iss,uanco of'buildi.ng permits until after the November 15th joint meeting between the City Council and School Board of Trustees was tabled. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES (1) Councilman Eck. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at approximately Leaves and Returns 10:39 p.m. and returned at, approximately 10:41 p.m. Discussion continued. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point'in the meeting the time being approximately 10:43 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 10:50 p.m. with all Councilmen present, except Councilman Hopkins... Park Development General discussion was held concerning the grant applications under the Land and Water Conservation program to aide -in developing some of the northern area's parks. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at Returns approximately 10:52 p.m. Public Safety City Manager Callinan reviewed preliminary site and elevation plans for development of the Public Safety facility sub - static, at the north end of Country Club Drive. Discussion followed. City - County Roads City Manager Callinan reported on a meeting of city staff with the County Public Works staff members concerning.the improvement of Rohnert Park Expressway including widening the present Expressway and extending the Expressway westward; improving Snyder Lane from Eleanor Avenue to the Expressway,, and installing traffic signals on the Expressway at Country Club Drive. He indicated that he would draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting them to approve the widening of the Expressway as soon as possible, including construction of a grade crossing at the railroad. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred to his November 4th memorandum to the Council concerning the Garden Club' - -s contribution for trees for the library,, additional staffing for the Building Inspection Department; timing for connection to the Llano plant, and the.possible need for additional Planning Department staff. Traffic Safety Grant City Manager Callinan advised the Council of the traffic safety grant for a traffic enforcement operation which has been received by the Department of Public Safety. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the Council commended Director of Public Safety Dennett and his staff for preparation of the grant application and for success in having it approved. Page 10 November 8, 1976 Band Use'of Street City Manager Callinan advised that he had instructed the Director of Public qafe.ty T)ennctt to coordinate with the high school hand its use of Snyder. Lane for band practices with the condition that the band or high school provide student guards to direct through traffic while the band is us=ing the street. High School Sign City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of its previous commitment to finance a share of a sign to be placed in front of the high school which was reco-mm.,nded by the Youth Advisory Commission. He indicated that he had been contacted by the Dean of Students, Claude Brock, and had agreed to have the City's Pub',,-,c 1-111orks' Department install the sign in lieu of a fnan t1i- ('it-,r -i- Possible Acquisition City Manager Callinan informed that Mr. Firestone, who has a of Nursery Stock nursery in P.aradise, is willing to sell some trees to the City at a reasonable rate and polled the Council members to see who might be willing to fly to Paradise to inspect the nursery stock' Discussion followed during which Mr. Stripe, 935 : Ellen, was recognized and commented briefly on most appropriate landscaping materials grown in adobe soil. Reducing Sub-Division City Attorney Flitner connented on subdividers requesting Bonds reduction of the amount of a subdivision bond posted with the City after a considerable amount of the work has been completed. Discussion followed. A resolution will be formally scheduled for consideration at the November 22nd meeting. City Manager Leaves City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this point and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 11:10 p.m. and returned at 11:12 p.m. Trash on North Side Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning debris left of Copeland Creek/ from construction on Copeland Creek at Country Club Drive. Country Club Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to alert the violaters in the area,of Copeland Creek and Counrty Club Drive to clean the area. Interruption of Council-man Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the Telephone Service construction on Commerce,Boulevard in relationship to inter- ruption of telephone service to Park Plaza Shopping Center. Discussion followed with Mr. Brown of Pacific Telephone Company participating,. Residential Mayor Flores gave an update on prog ,ress of the Residential Development Committee Development Committee. Page 11 November 8, 1976 KSUN Radio Program Mayor Flores informed that in participating in the KSUN radio station's community forum between the Councils of Cotati and Rohnert Park, it had boon arranged for the Cotati and Rohnert Park City Councils to exchange meeting minutes. Staff was requested to make the appropriate arrangements. Hardball on Blair Councilman Eck expressed his concern about children playing Street hardball on Blair. Street. Discussion followed. School Board Meeting_, Councilman Eck motioned that an up -to -date report on the residential units be available prior to the joint School Board /City Council meeting of November 15th. Said motion was duly seconded, and unanimously approved. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor. Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 11 :30 p.m. to November 15th, 19764 at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor _ ry TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: On November 3, Citizens Organization sion on failure of th ability, a. Resolution membership to present Commission of Rohnert 1976 at the General Meeting of the of Rohnert Park after much discus - School Bond and our potential growth was passed by unanimous vote of to the City Council and Planning Park: THE CITIZENS ORGANIZATION OF ROHNERT PARK REQUESTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION PLACE A MORA- TORIUM ON BUILDING PERMITS, ASSESSMENT BOND DI6THICTS AND APPROVAL OF TENTA- TIVE MAPS OF. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE NEXT ELECTION IN MARCH of 1977. We feel strongly that it is in the best interests of the Community that this be done immediately. SIGNED: DATED: CITIZENS ORGANIZATION OF ROHNERT PARK J. J. Montgomery Presid�x t ryn L.l brlscoe Secretary Alout�') %Vfiyllis Fore Vizv President This 6th Day of November, 1976. r