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1972/04/17 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 17, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park, met this date in regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435.Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7.05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan; his time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan; City Attorney Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, Engineer Hudis, and Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation Pekkain and Chief Dennett. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 3, 1972 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $14,255.61 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. Service Stations Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion regarding the request from the Sonoma County Independent Service Station Dealers Assocation for moratorium on use permit applica- tions for any gasoline dispensing units in city and county areas. Council indicated that the Planning Commission should respond to the written request. School Facilities At Councilman Smith's request, City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Cotati School District Superintendent James Davidson •, dated April 13 concerning school facilities. Discussion followed. Council man Buchanan's Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrival the time being approximately 7 :15 p.m. Councilman Smith requested that school space be an agenda item at the next regular meeting,. Councilman Roberts commented on the letter from the S onoma County Local Agency Formation Co mnission to the Mayors and Councilmen 's Association dated'Ap.ril 7, 1972 regarding a proposed addition for annexation application submitted to Page -2- April 17, 1972 the LAFC, the addition being a solicitation of comments from school districts affected by the annexation proposal. Discussion followed. .6ntral Warrant Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning System the Central Warrant of Arrest System for Sonoma County and cities within the county. Project No.,1956-1 Mayor Hopkins declared the scheduled Public hearing; open on Project No. 1956-1, Amended'Assessment Nos. 6.52.1.2.2 and 6.9.5. Resolution No. 72-53 City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the . public hearing had been published in the Clarion, explained the amendment, and advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No. 1956-1, Assessment Nos. 6.52.1.2.2 and 6.9.5) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No'. 72453 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1968_1a, City Manager Calli' nan reported that Progress Payment No., 7 Codoing land Unit.No.2 to 9 Ar onaut Constructors for Project No. 1968-1a was not : 1 ready due to lack 'of information from a subcontractor. Resolution No. 72-54 A , RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER' TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION, (Coddingland Unit 2 Assessment District 1968:1a) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 72-54 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1971-2, Engineer Hudis reported that Argonaut Constructors had Snyder Lane started on the bridge, hoped to start grading the roadway this week, is moving 4long,quite well on the Snyder Lane Project, and advised that Progress Payment No. 3 to Argo- naut Constructors in the amount of $23,141.17 was in order. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 3 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $23,141.17 was approved. Project No. 1972-2 Engineer Hudis reported that work was progressing on Pro- Water Tank No.','2 fect No.- 1972-2, Water Tank No. 2, that the pump house is nearly completed, the storage tank should be started this week,:4hd Progress Payment Ub.'2 to Argonaut Constructors Page -3- April 17, 1972 in the amount of $4,383.45 is in order. Upon motion of Counclman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $4,383.4:5 was. approved. Project NO. 1972 -4 City Manager Callinan reported that Well No. 8 is required Well No. 8 as part of the development south of East Cotati Avenue and reviewed his memo concerning same dated April 14, 1972. Engineer Hudis explained the alternate bids being requested and types of equipment involved in the plans and specifi- cations for Well Noe 8. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the plans and specifica- tions for Project No. 1972 -4, Well No. 8, were approved and authorization was given to call for bids on same. Cost of Producing City Manager Callinan read a letter report from Engineer Well Water Hudis dated April 12 concerning the cost of producing well water. A brief discussion followed. Project No; 1972 -5 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated April 14, 1972 Golf Course Well concerning Project No. 1972 -5, Golf Course Well, and advised that bids had been received this 'date. Engineer Hudis reviewed the bids received and advised that Les Peterson Drilling and Pump, Inc. was the low bidder with a bid of $8,575.00. Upon motion of Council man Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Les Peterson Drilling and Pump, Inc. was awarded the contract for Project No. 1972 -5, Golf Course Well, at the bid price of $8,575. Project No. 1972 -6 City Manager Callinan reported that the new City Office New City Office Building was under construction and Progress Payment No. 1 Building to Page Construction in the amount of $14,761.71 was recom- mended for approval by Architect Simons. He explained that approval of the Progress Payment by the Council was tantamount to Civic Commission approval. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1 to Page Construction in the amount of $14,761.71 was approved. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- cil the recommendation of Architect Simons for seating in the new City Office Building Council Chambers at a cost of $2,671. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Page -4- April 17, 1972 Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the recommendation of Architect Simons for seating in the new City Office Build- ing Council Chambers was approved and staff authorized to Purchase Same. Copeland Creek Drain- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated April 14, con- age Plan cerning the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan. Discussion followed with Engineer Hudis participating. During the discussion it was requested that Professor Stocking of Sonoma State College be contacted regarding his plans for the Botanical Gardens which border Copeland Creek for any suggestions he might have. :Action was deferred on the re- quested authorization for preparation of plans for design of Copeland Creek from Snyder Lane to the city's easterly city limits, as outlined in Mr. Callinan °s memo, until after action is taken on the Sonoma State College Environs Study. File No. 0216 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated April 14 and Octagon Company Planning Commission action on File No. 0216., Octagon Com- pany and site plans were displayed by the applicant. Mayor Hopkins declared the continued public hearing open on the application of the Octagon Company for rezoning of approximately 4 acres.south of East Cotati Avenue and Snyder Lane intersection to RM- 1500 -PD to permit motor home trailer park and the appeal of Planning Commission denial of required zoning change, use permit, and lot split. City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated March 7, 1972 which was presented to the Planning Commission. He advised that the matter had been considered by the Planning Commission and that body had recommended denial of the lot split, use permit and zoning change. Mr. Callinan read letters on the matter as follows: 1. Bishop Clarence R. Haden, Diocese of Northern California, dated March 21, 1972, which expressed opposition. 2. From Octagon Company dated March 23, 1972 which expressed a willingness to proceed with development for a five (5) year period. 3. Edward and Annie Minatta dated March 24, 1972, which expressed opposition. 4. Sonoma State College President Thomas H. McGrath dated March 27, 1972, expressing support for the project. 5. Octagon Company dated March 30, 1972 requesting con- tinuance of the scheduled public hearing from April 3 to April 17, 1972. 6. Colin Q. Hermans dated April 1, 1972 expressing support. Page -5- April 17, 1972 7. Clement E. Falbo, Sonoma. State College Mathematics Department Chairman, dated April 13, 1972 expressing support. 8. Law offices of Kerner, Colangelo & Imlay dated April 13, 1972, on behalf of Edward and Annie Minatta expressing opposition. Recess.: Mayor Hopkins declared a brief recess at this point in the meeting to allow Mr. Tellis of Octagon Company to set up equipment for a slide presentation, the time being approxi- mately 8 :10 p.m. .Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:17 p.m. Mr. Alexis Tellis, Octagon Company, Ferryboat Klamath, Pier 5, San Francisco, verbally gave some background on himself and his firm, showed slides of some completed pro - jects which had been presented awards by A.I.A., Sunset Magazine and Governor Brown, and of -the site plans, build - ings, and surrounding area of the proposed development, and explained same. He stated that the Community Building in the development would have 24 hour management attendance, Mr. Max Schardt the project's landscape architect, also commented on the slides and: site plan. Mr. John Simmons, Sonoma State College Housing Office, was recognized and commented that he was very concerned about student housing facilities and throughly endorsed this pro - ject, as did the Sonoma State College President. Rev. Edward McNair, Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, was recognized and commented at length that he would have to oppose this development be- cause he could not agree with Octagon Company's position that developm ent of the adjacent unincorporated area is several years away; he commented he felt the development should go on the college campus. Mr. Marvin Colangelo, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minatta, was recognized and advised that his clients owned land adjacent to the proposed development, displayed a proposed site plan for said property and questioned why the proposed motor grove should be allowed in an expensive land area to the detriment of other land owners. He commented further that he was not opposed to the concept but felt the location should be further away from an area planned for nice apartments. He furnished pictures of the exist- ing tPBenson Grove" to the Council for viewing. Mr. John Groom, longtime resident, ex- councilman and ex- mayor of Cotati, was recognized and commented that he was not against students, had donated labor and gravel for the existing motor home grove, but opposes this proposed develop - ment in that particular area. Page -6- April 17, 1972 Mr. Leonard Stewart, one of the owners of Jack London Hall, was recognized and advised he opposed the proposed project and that it seemed to be in conflict with the Planning Commission decision to go back to 6,500 square foot lots order to attract better housing. Mr. Gary Livingston, student at Sonoma State College, was recognized, and commented that he hoped the Council could get beyond conventional ideas concerning conventional hous- ing and allow various options to be available to students and not assume that all human beings want to live in apart- ments, townhouses or tract homes. lie commented further that acres and acres of apartments make ghettos. Mr. John Simmons was again recognized and advised that Mr. Ray Pollard, owner of the site of the proposed development, had also beena large land owner at Isla Vista and is no longer interested insurrounding college campuses with apart- ments. Mr. Simmons commented he had been asked by many developers why they are not realizing projected gains from developments and it seems to be because there is no diver- sity in types of housing. Miss Margaret Sheehan, former Council candidate and student, was recognized and commented that there is no provision for low cost housing in the Rohnert Park General Plan; most students cannot afford to live in Rohnert Park due to high cost; the needs of the students should be taken into con- sideration; different life styles of different people should be taken into consideration; and that the trailers in the proposed development would be changing each year so they should not become ghetto-like. Mr. Steve Welly, Box 107, Cotati, student and resident of "Benson Grove" was recognized. He advised that he owned a motor home, but that there is no parking space available in Santa Rosa or other nearby communities, had finally located a space in GUerneville but was told it would flood out during the winter so finally moved to "Benson Grove" and this seems to be the only way he can finish his educa- tion. Ile urged approval of the proposed development so he and his wife could move into a park and enjoy a higher stand- ard of living than that of "Benson Grove". Mr. Stewart was again recognized and commented that the speakers seem to be urging dual standards; one for students and one for other residents. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. The Council members expressed their views on the applica- tion. Councilman Bu ' chanan made amotiQn,,to deny the Octagon Company's application which was seconded by Mayor Hopkins. The motion died for lack of a majority by the following Page -7- April 17, 1972 roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan.,and Hopkins NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, R oberts, and Smith Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this Leaves point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:45 p.m. Ordinance No. 170 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change) City Manager Callihan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 170 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Hopkins Lot Split Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman File No. 0216 Flores, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Buchanan absent, the lot split requested by Octagon Company was approved subject to working out conditions with staff. Use Permit The Council discussed the conditions to be attached to the File No. 0216 use permit. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the use permit for Octagon Company was approved subject to conditions as amended and on file and with the understanding that the use permit only becomes effective if Ordinance No. 170 is adopted. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared.,a brief recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:55 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately` 10:05 p.m. with all Councilmen except Councilman Buchanan present. File No. 0182 City Manager Callihan reported that Young America Homes had Lote_on Bridgit Dr, bought lots on Bridgit Drive and plan to develop them gen- erally. in accordance with the plans previously approved for Argonaut Constructors. He solicited an indication from the Council as to whether or not to refer the matter to the planning Commission for handling. The Council indi- cated it wanted the matter referred to the Planning Com- mission for handling. with the knowledge of the Council's commitment to keep the ADrian Drive residents group `in- formed of.any pending development for the Bridgit Drive lots. Citizens Advisory Committee Zoning Ordinance Page -8- April 17, 1972 Mr. F.G. Lehman, Planning Consultant, discussed with the 'Council the number of citizens desired to serve on the Citizens.Advisory Committee.for updating the General Plan. Council indicated letters should be solicited from citizens desiring to serve on said committee with the hope I that the press would publicize the matter. City Manager Callinan reported'that the Planning Commission in separate actions had recommended that: (a) RI-6,000 minimum lot size be changed to RI-6,500, and (b) the creation of anew multi-family district designa- tion of RM-2,000 ' revised.standards for R-2 district and multiple family district off street parking re- quirements and requested authorization to set the matters for public hearing. The•Council indicated approval to so do. Resolution No. 72-55 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS OF EASEMENTS CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (Project No. 1972-1) City Manager Callinan.explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the reading of Resolution No. 72-55 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-56 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CONTRACT REGARDING CENTRAL WARRANT OF ARREST SYSTEM WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the reading of Resolution No. 72-56 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND F. GUILLERMO LEHMANN AS PLANNER City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution and reviewed the agreement prepared by him relative to Mr. Lehman's ser- vices for updating the General Plan. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the reading of Resolution No. 72-57 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Swimming Pool Report- Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain appeared and re- Rates for 1972 viewed the Swimming, Pool Report for 1971 and proposed improvements in maintenance in an effort to reduce costs. Discussion followed. Page -9- April 17, 1972 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the Swimming Pool Report for 1971 was accepted and the same pool admission rates for 1972 as were in effect during.1971 confirmed. Subdivision ,Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning Reports & Schools school information on subdivision reports. Department of'Public Councilman. Flores initiated.a discussion concerning off - Safety duty Public Safety Officers having to respond to emergency calls on days off. Chief Dennett was present and explained that off-duty officers are free to leave town and are not restricted in any way on days off. Discussion followed regarding officers who are off on Monday having to come to fire drill on Monday evenings. S.B. 325 Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning Senate Bill 325 during which it was pointed out that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors would be voting on an appropri- ate ordinance this week to implement levying and collection of the sales tax on gasoline provided for in SB 325. Sonoma State College City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated April 14 and Benefit Golf Tourna- a letter from Norman Redeker, Sonoma State College concern- ment ing a proposed golf tournament to raise funds for the Sonoma State College Athletic Benefit Fund and the request fora $1.00 green fee. He requested and received Council approval to proceed with arrangements as outlined in the said.memo and letter. Workmen's Compensa- City.Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- tion Insurance cif the State Compensation Insurance Fund report which reflected a poor job injury record for the past year. Tax Rolls from County City Manager Callinan reviewed information provided from the Sonoma County Assessor's Office relating to obtaining tax roll ,information and the conversion by the County to micro- fiche. He advised the city would have to obtain a viewer at an approximate cost of $150 and will also have to pay the county for tax roll information now instead of receiving it free as in the past. Data Processing - City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo concerning payroll Payroll data processing-d ated April 14 which recommended that Automatic Data Processing of San Francisco, Inc. be engaged to handle the payroll function. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously appproved, staff was authorized to engage Automatic Data Processing of San Francisco, Inc. to handle the payroll function. The Council indicated it would hold the Rohherte'Park City Employees' Association request concerning payroll deductions for dues, etc. to 44Meet and confer1° time. Pagd 10 April 17, 1972 Freeway..-Overpass City Manager Callinan reported that all the covenants re- quired by EDA for the freeway overpass grant had been ob- tained and that the project should be out to bid shortly and "kopefull- a contract T.qill be al.,rarded in jii n A, Bicycle Path to City Manager Callinan reviewed. his.memo dated April 14 con- College .cerning a paved bicycle path from Snyder Lane to the Sonoma State College campus. Discussion followed. The Council indicated its approval in proceeding as out- lined in the said memo. Joint Meeting with .City Manager Callinan b:biefly discussed with the Council an Cotati School Board agreeable date for the joint meeting with the Cotati School Board. The Council indicated that staff and Superintendent DAvidson should select a date after determining available evenings at the Carriage House. Rohnert Park,Boypl City Manager Callinan reported that $267.00 was needed to Baseball add another team to the Rohnert Park Boys' Baseball pro- gram and Mr. Harold Heers of Forhim Corporation had been approached and had donated the entire sum which was turned over to Commissioner Driggs with the stipulation that a new team was to be added to the program. CATV City Attorney Maxwell reported that the new FCC,- CATV regulations are quite technical and he is not qualified to review them for the Council. He suggested that someone from Storer Cable TV be asked to do so. In response to a question asked at the last meeting, Mr. Maxwell advised that 3,500 subscribers were required before public service programs were to be provided by a CATV,com- pany. A brief discussion followed. Discharge of Firearms City Attorney Maxwell reported that he had met with Chief Within City Dennett regarding discharge of firearms within the city and had drafted a proposed ordinance but would like the Coun- cil to have time to review it before taking action. Motor Bikes in City Attorney Maxwell reported that the city cannot regu- Drainage Channels late motor bikes being ridden in drainage channels but there is state legislation which provides that the Sonoma County Water Agency can post those areas which are causing problems. Council directed City Attorney Maxwell, City Manager Callinan and Chief Dennett to handle the matter. Mr,,B9b Ryan, 515 Arlen Drive-, was recognized and urged that in areas where" development is not adjacent to the drainage I channels'tha't mini bikes be allowed. Discussion followed, ,.-Concealed Weapons. Councl1mcin Smith asked if private citizens having permits in Public Places to carry guns could bring them-'1nto the Council Chambers. Page -11- April 17, 1972 Chief Dennett responded that he would check the matter and report at the next meeting. Public Employees City Attorney Maxwell brought to the attentionof the Coun- Retirement System cil that as fulltime attorney with the City of Santa Rosa for five years he had been a member of the Public Employees Retirement System, had left his contributions on deposit and had now been informed that he was eligible to partici- pate and it was mandatory that he do so. He requested Council adoption of a resolution to find out his current status with the system which would place no one under any obligation. Resolution No. 72 -58 RESOLUTION DETERMINING STATUS OF EMPLOYEE IN PUBLIC EMPLOY- EES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (City Attorney -- Richard B. Maxwell) City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved with Councilman Buchanan absent, the reading of Resolution No. 72 -58 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. :to April 18 at 8:00 p.m. De,_ uty City Clerk