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1977/03/28 City Council MinutesRoe,,NERT PARK CITY COUNCIL 14INUTES March 28, 1977 The Council of the City of,Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:07 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Comerde Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Beary presiding. Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. and led the pledge of alle- giance. Roll Call Pres'ent: (5) Councilmen I Eck Flores, Hopkins, Roberts and Beary Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the minutes of March 14 and March 21 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $2,48,715.88 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as noted specifically in these minutes. File No. 0216 - Sonoma Councilman Roberts, referring to Item No. 32 on the communica Grove tions outline, being the Sonoma County Public Health Services' `letter to Alexis Tellis, requested that the City Council be notified when the use permit for Sonoma Grove would be considered for extension. City,Manager Callinan informed that subject use permit would be up for consideration in April or May and that the Council would be apprised of same. Councilman Eck, referringto Item No. 34 on the communications Kelly Road outline, initiated a I discussion conerning the County's delib- erations concerning Kelly Road. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council directed that a letter be sent, over the Mayor's signature, to the Board of Supervi- sors requesting careful consideration of the impact of expendi ture,of funds for Kelly Road in terms of affecting other county road improvements and maintenance. Non-Agendaed Items 'Councilman Eck requested that time -.be allotted under Matters from councilmen to comment on legislative matters. Mayor Beary . cormented that Mr. Frank Gleason may make a presentation to the Council concerning mail service later in the meeting. Page 2 March 28, 1977 C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred theCouncil to his memo to the Council, dated March 25, 1977, for explanation of the following matters on the Consent Calendar. He also noted that the resolution concerning TDA funds, listed as Resol.. No. 77 -61, would require two separate resolutions, namely, Resolution No. 77 -61(A) concerning bicycle path funds and Resolution No. 77 -61(B) concerning other TDA funds. Resolution No. 77 -60 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Commerce Blvd. Widening, Project No. 1974 -12) Resolution No. 77 -61(A) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARk E AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANS - PORATION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSPORATION DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1971 Resolution No. 77- �61(B) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANS- PORTATION COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSPORATION DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1971 Resolution No. 77 -62 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RANGE FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION Master Geographic Authorizing Mayor to sign the Master Geographic letter furnish - Letter ed to the State Department of Real Estate. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman ' .rloy� es, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 77 -60 through 77 -62, as ;fisted on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and all matters on the consent calendar were adopted and approved. Resolution 'No. 77--63 Pop Warner Football RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Public Safety Facility on Country Club Drive, Project No. 1976 -19) City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 25, 1977 and explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -63 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council, dated March 25, 1977, concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation that the City provide $1500 to the Pop Warner Football Program. it was noted that Mr. Thomas O'Halloran, member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Mr. Ernie Santos, President of Pop Warner Football, were present. Page 3 March 28, 1977 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council, approved the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation that the City contribute $1500 to the Pop Warner Football Program. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Roberts and Beary NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins John Reed School - City Manager Callinan reviewed -his memo to the Council, installation of fencing Fencing Baseball Field dated March 25, 1977, concerning the baseball field on the John Reed School site. He , at informed that the Parks and Recreation Commission was supportive of fencing subject baseball field and had directed a letter to the Cotati- Rohnert Park Elementary School District regarding its participating in the fencing project, Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following vote, the Council tabled for one week consideration of fencing the baseball field at John Reed School in order to allow the school district to respond re. its participation in the fencing project. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Roberts and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins "ile No. 0473 - Mayor Beary informed that he would abstain from discussion items Planning and Zoning 'ile No. 0205 or voting on -the next.two under Matters, namely File No. 0473, Cofego Enterprises' application for architectural review of`Northbay Shopping Center and File No. 0205, Mountain Shadows Subdivision, and turned the gavel over to Vice -Mayor Hopkins and left the Council Chambers, the time being approximately 7:20 p.m.'° City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this approximately 7:20 Leaves point, in the meeting, the time.being p.m. File No. 0473 - Plannin Director Skanchy reviewed his staff report, dated g Cofego Enterprises, March 21, 1977, described the site plan and architectural on the facade, Architectural Review renderings which were displayed, and commented material, landscaping, parking facilities, commuter of Northbay Shopping roofing parking and Planning Commission approval subject to conditions Center, contained in the planning staff report with exception of condition No. 211.which stipulated that 25-50 spaces be designated.for. commuter parking during weekdays,, and which condition 'was' deleted. City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan returned at this point in the meeting, Returns the time being approximately 7:33 p.m. Page 4 March 28, 1977 Discussion followed concerning "clamp" type bicycle racks, . vehicular traffic patterns, and designating commuter parking within the shopping center's parking lot. Mr. Hugh B. Codding was recognized and generally commented on the economic feasibility of developing the proposed shopping center, hardship imposed on tenants and peak shopping periods of the year in relationship to setting aside 25- 50 parking spaces for commuter parking. Mayor Beary Returns Mayor Beary returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately'7:45 p.m. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores,` seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council granted architectural approval to Cofego Enter- prises' Northbay Shopping Center, located west of Commerce Boulevard, north of Self- Service Furniture, as approved by the Planning Commission, said approval being subject to those conditions, contained in the planning staff report, except Condition No. 21,which was deleted, and further stipulating that "locking" type bicycle racks be installed.' AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: `(0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Beary File No. 0205 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his, memo to the Council, Crocker Homes, Inc. dated March 25, 19770 concerning Crocker Homes, Inc. /Debra Debra Homes, Inc., Homes, Inc. proposed development north of Golf Course Drive Mountain Shadows between U. S. 103 .freeway and Snyder Lane. Subdivision Ordinance No. 327 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY of ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change - A. P. Nos. 143 - 010 -07, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18, A. P. Nos.' 143-280 -05, 07, 09, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 and 143- 310 -30 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 327 was waived. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Beary Councilman Flores made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, that Ordinance No. 327 be adopted. Page 5 March 28, 1977 City Manager Callinan informed that while he was in the lobby he had been presented with '`a letter dated March 28th from Mrs. Mary Stewart, 578 Lorraine Court. At the Couil's request he read same, a copy of which is attached to the orignal set of these minutes. Councilman Flores' motion to adopt Ordinance No. 327 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN:'(1) Mayor'Beary File No. 0205 -- Planning Director Skancny explained the proposed tentative Mountain Shadows map, which was displayed, for Mountain Shadows Subdivision, Tentative Map and reviewed his planning staff report, informed that corre- spondence had been received from several agencies, and. that the applicants agreed to all of the conditions contained in the staff report.- Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 25th to the City Council, and conranented on the financial recap for the proposed new golf course provided with the planning staff report`, intentions for notification to individuals through the Public Report that the neighborhood's park 'development funds were being used to develop said golf course, described °each developer's pro -rata or "up front" share for the development of the golf course and, the pro- posed golf course in relationship to the existing municipal golf course. Mrs. Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and read a prepared statement, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes, regarding the Council's' consideration of the tentative map for the northern area. Helen Lawrence, 142 Ellen Street, was recognized and expressed her concurrence with the views expressed by Mrs. Mary Stewart and Mrs. Elaine Trowbridge with regard to the bedroom tax, high density around the new golf course, more school children, providing for an additional golf course with no real need, and opined that the City Council would probably be acting irresponsibly in approving the development. Mrs. Ann Schultz, 0080 Elsa Court, was recognized and informed that at the last Council meeting she was informed by members of the Council that there would be no money advanced by the City, that the City would buy back the land from the developer, and observed that although the City was paying for the development of the golf course it was also buying back the land. At the Council's request City Manager Callinan explained the proposal for development, differences in the Crocker Homes and Debra Homes commitments for financing the golf course, the Capital Outlay Fund Fee and the Council's policy for allocation of funds.' Page 6 March 28, 1977 Mrs. Schultz commented that all monies normally derived from development of a neighborhood were used for community and recreational facilities, i.e parks, and in this instance would be used for the development of a new golf course and questioned what if the new golf course wasn't successful. At the Council's request, City Manager Callinan commented on the play experienced at the present municipal course, development of golf courses based on population, i.e. in relationship to those revenues generated, and debt service of the present course. Mrs. Schultz further commented on,how long it might be until the proposed golf course would be self- sufficient and the number of golf,courses in the Los Angeles area. j Mr., Schultz, 6080 Elsa Court,,, was recognized and remarked that he wasn't aware how much money was in the fund for development of parks and recreational facilities, but that there were no such facilities in the northern area. At the Council's request;, City Manager Callinan explianed the status of developing Dorotea and Eagle Parks, both being out to bid,; construction of a public safety facility on Country Club Drive for which a, contract had been awarded and commented that the funds generated by neighborhoods would not necessarily completely develop the ultimate park for the neighborhood. At the;Council's request;, City Manager Callinan, upon further ques6io -m ,ng by Mr. Schultz, explained the proposed financial arrangement for the new golf course whereby the developers - will advance Capital Outlay Fund fees to the City. Mr. Schultz, Council members, and City Manager Callinan participated in a discussion that followed relative to the use of development fees collected for community improve- ments. Mayor Beary.Leaves Mayor Beary left the Council Chambers as this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:50 p.m. Discussion followed between the Council members, City Manager 1. J.J.J. &ta[t, k,I_UY ATZOrney t'u'ner, and Planning Director Skanchy concerning approving a tentative map before the zoning is effective upon the Spivock /Rohnert;- property, referendum, conducting of public hearings re. development in the northern area, developing a 40 foot right of way and bicycle path area on Spivock Creek,.expenditure of bedroom tax fees for development of anew golf course, and chain link fencing on the golf course boundary as opposed to grape stake fencing. Engineer Milt Hudis.participated briefly in the above discus- sion regarding the cost of developing a street along Spivock Creek. a Councilman Eck made a motion that the City Council not approve the tentative,map: for Crocker Homes /Debra Homes' Mountain. Shadows Subdivision until a public hearing had been conducted concerning the'expenditu es of the bedroom tax fees (Capital Outlay Fund Fees. Said motion died for lack of a second. Page 7 March 28, 1977 Further discussion followed concerning park development, various alternatives for the Spivock /Rohnert land development, and imposition of an.additional fee.for development of the subdivision's neighborhood park. Mr. Art Nottingham, President of Crocker Homes, was recognized and commented briefly on negotiations conducted with the City, "up front" money to be contributed by the developers, time and money spent to-date on the proposed developmentand responded that his firm would not be agreeable to imposition of an additional $500 fee per unit for development of the community facilities. Mr. Art Condiotti, President of Debra Homes, was recognized and concurred with Mr. Nottingham's statement. - Councilman Flores made a motion, which was seconded by Council - van Hopkins, to approve Crocker Homes /Debra Homes' tentative map for Mountain Shadows subdivision subject to those condi -- tions contained in the planning staff report as approved by the Planning Commission. Mayor Beary Returns Mayor Beary returned at this point in the meeting. The motion to grant tentative map approval was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Beary Recess Mayor Beary assumed chairing of the meeting and declared in the time being approxi- a recess at this point the meeting, mately 9:15 p.m: Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:22 p.m. Councilman Hopkins requested that the minutes reflect that during the recess he had received a commitment from Crocker Homes /Debra Homes subdividers for the Mountain Shadows Sub - division for a $35.00 per 'unit contribution towards develop - ment of high school stadium lights. Mr. Condiotti and Mr. Nottingham were recognized and nodded in the affirmative indicating that they would contribute $35.00 per unit towards the high school stadium lights. File No. 0137 - City 'Manager Callinan reviewed his memo, dated March 25, from Francis R. Ryan Outdoor Advertis- 1977, to the Council regarding a letter requesting Council reconsideration of Ing, Outdoor Advertis -. Ruggieri, Attorney, its denial of extension of use permits for outdoor advertis- ing Structures ing structures on the west side of U.S. 101 freeway 1) ad- Acoustiret. jacent to Pisani Mounment and 2) adjacent to Gates The Council took no action to reconsider subject outdoor advertising structures. Page 8 March 28, 1977 File No. 0485 City Manager Ca.i Page 9 March 28, 1977 Discussion was initiated concerning the motion as stated and allowing flexibility to only Mr. Gross, who represented interests in the Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, and not other developers. City Manager Callinan suggested that the Council find that that the number of residential units proposed for construction in 1977 was determined as reasonable and acceptable by the Council in relationship to the growth policy. Councilman Iiopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :50 p.m. Wastewater Treatment City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 25th memo to the capacity Council concerning the City's wastewater treatment and the REgional Water Quality Control Hoard's notice of the April 7th hearing. Discussion followed. Special Transpo ration City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 25th, Services to the Council concerning letter received from Sonoma County Director of Public Works Don Head re. special transpor- tation services for the elderly and handicapped in Sonoma County. The Council indicated that it would be appropriate for City Manager Callinan to appoint staff member to represent the City in the study /pro -gram. Sonoma County City Manager Callinan reviewed his ,March 25th memo to the Criminal Justice Council concerning the Sonoma County Criminal Justice, Self - Self- Assement Assessment Project's recommendations for improved public Project safety communications in Sonoma County and informed that Mr. Stewart Otterlee was present.. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman - Roberts, and unanimously, approved, the City Council endorsed the recomendations of the Sonoma County Criminal Justice, Self- Assessment Project as presented at a meeting of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association and described in 'Mr. Otterlee's March 4th memo. Mr. Otterlee was recognized and spoke briefly concerning the self- assessment project. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned at this point in the meeting, Returns • the time being approximately 9e59.p.m. Project No. 1977 -01, City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March25th Firestone Nursery Stock to the Council concerning that Firestone- Stimpson nursery stock acquisition, transporting of trees, and making trees available to residents and/or for installation at the various community school, grounds..; Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that trees shouldn't be planted at the school grounds at this time and that making trees available to residents would be deferred until staff presented a program for same. Page 10 March 28, 1977 Wells City Manager Callinan apprised the Council regarding progress of Well No. 14 informing that at 600 feet the geogolist theorized the well has reached the Merced formation. He also informed that North Marin County Water District and Petaluma were due to forward monies for the development of Wells 15 and'16 and review of the environmental documents for same was before the County Board of Supervisors. Office Space Needs"'" City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council con - cerning office__ space needs, Public works Tractor City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, Repairs dated March25th, concerning making repairs to the Public Works, tractor. The Council indicated no objections to making the repairs as outlined. Council Assignment City Manager Callinan requested Council consideration for makir_ Changes new Ex Officio assignments changes. The Council discussed and agreed to the.following Council Assignments: ABAG (Hopkins `= (Alternate, Roberts).. ABAG Emergency Medical Services Task Force (Roberts), Chamber of Commerce Liaison "(Roberts) City- County Policy Committee (Hopkins) Cities- Schools Coordinating Committee (Eck) County Solid Waste Management Plan Adv. Comm. (Eck,) Cultural Arts Commission Liaison ( Beary) Golf Course` Advisory (Eck and Flores) Legislation Review (Hopkins — Alternate, Eck) Library Board (Flores) Parks and'Rec. Commission' Liaison (Flores) Planning Commission Liaison (Eck) Water Agency Policy Committee'(Beary - Alternate, Flores) Youth Advisory Commission ( Beary - Alternate, Hopkins) Teen Center Mayor Beary commented briefly concerning the meeting between the Youth Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Com- mission concerning development of a teen center. AB 294 Councilman Eck initiated discussion concerning AB 294 con- cerning confidentiality of Department of Motor Vehicles records. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council directed that a letter be forwarded, over the Mayor's signature, to the appropriate legislative representatives expressing endorse- ment of SB 294 AB 351 Councilman Eck initiated discussion concering AB 351 concern- ing partisan local'elections. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council directed that a letter be forwarded, over the Mayor's_ signature, to the appropriate legislative representatives expressing opposition to AB f 351. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary, adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. i Secretary APPROVED: 1 Mayor Beary Page 11 March 28,_1977 SB 467 Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning SB 4,67,, as it relates to cities' spheres of influence. After a brief discussion the matter was requested to made an agenda item at the next regular Council meeting. 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