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1974/10/29 City Council MinutesCommunications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council.1,No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Benches for Bus Stops Ordinance No. 248 Following a brief discussion, staff was directed to send a let-ter to the Rohnert Park Junior High School PTA -thanking them for the offer to participate in the .cost-of a bench at a bus stop. City Manager Callinan advised that the Chamber of Commerce had verbally responded that a bus stop bench would be pro- vided by that organization. AN ORDINANCE AMEND= ORDINANCE NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA-FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 29, 1,974 The Council of the.City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned regular session commenting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Beary presiding. 'The 'regular session was pre- ceded by an executive session which Commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which alb, Councilmen, City'-Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner were present, and which was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Call to Order, Mayor Beary called the meeting of the adjourned regular session -to order Got approximately 7:40 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance, Roll Call Present; (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Public Safety Dennett, and City Engineer Brust. New City Engineer Mayor Beary introduced the new City Engineer, Ron Brust. Mr. Brust gave a brief history of his background and expressed thanks for the opportunity to work in Rohnert Park. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $209,067.23 were approved. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 7 and 15 were approved as submitted. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council.1,No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Benches for Bus Stops Ordinance No. 248 Following a brief discussion, staff was directed to send a let-ter to the Rohnert Park Junior High School PTA -thanking them for the offer to participate in the .cost-of a bench at a bus stop. City Manager Callinan advised that the Chamber of Commerce had verbally responded that a bus stop bench would be pro- vided by that organization. AN ORDINANCE AMEND= ORDINANCE NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA-FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY Page 2> October 29, 1974 City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordi- nance No. 248 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Resolution,No. 74149 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTIAL COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO FILE NOTICE OF PARTIAL COMPLETION CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CORPORATION YARD, PROJECT 140. 1973 -9 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74-149 was waived and. said resolution was adopted, Resolution No. 74 -150 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 (Record and Identification System) City Manager. Callinan explained the resolution and briefly reviewed Director of Public Safety Dennett's memo concerning the grant application. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No, 74 --150 was waived and said resoltuion was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -151 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING FILING OF GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 (Narcotic and Drug Information Program) City Manager Callinan.explained the resolution and briefly reviewed Director of Public Safety Dennett's memo concerning the grant application. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 --151 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -152 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Reeoluti.on No. 74- -153 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM YOUNG AMERICA HOMES (Santa Alicia Drive Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Page 3° October 29, 1974 Mayor Deary noted that he was doing some work for Young America Homes but not in the area under consideration so would vote on the "matter. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74r -153 was waived and` said, resolution was adopted. Councilman Smith inquired about the status of the Deer Meadow Village project on the remaining portion of the project. Jon''Joslyn of Qantas Development Corporation was present, but advised that he was totally unfamiliar with the Deer Meador Village project and therefore did not'know the status. A brief discussion followed. Llano Subdivision City Mlana,ger Callinan advisers that Supt. of Public Works No. l had informed him earlier in the day that the matter of accepting the subdivision improvements for Llano Subdi- vision No. 1 should be held over since there was some work remaining to be done. Application of Jay City Manager.Callinan advised that the application of I-V15e!(SCil! and; Paul. . 0 y . Wiseman ciilQ Paul Mezzapelle for a Certificate of Mezzapelle for Certifi -' Public "Convenience and Necessity for taxi service had been cafe of Public scheduled fora public hearing, that notice of the public . Convenience & Necessity hearing had been published .in the local newspaper, and for:Taxi Service. that Director of Public Safety Dennett's investigation revealed no impediments., Mayor Beary declared 4he public hearing open on the application of Jay Wiseman and Paul Mezzapelle for a Certificate.of Public Convenience and Necessity to open -- ate a taxi service. Mr'. Wiseman was recognized. He commented that he and Mr. Mezzapelle had purchased the Abco Cab business, that the rates, vehicle, and business name would all be the same as under the previous owner. City Manager'Callinan briefly reviewed the rates and Director of Public Safety Dennett advised that since the applicants qualified to operate an ambulance service, they also qualified to operate a taxi service. There being no one further desiring to be heard and no communications received on the matter,'Mayor Geary declared the public.hearing closed." Upon motion'6f4Codn6iTman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith,,.and unanimously approved, the issuance to Jay Wiseman and Paul P9ezzape11e of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxi service was approved with the understanding that it was a transfer of the certifi_cate,held by Gary, Sterner of Abco Cab Co. Order of Agenda Mrs. Corinne Grannell re Ordinance 235 Page 40 October 29, 1974 City Manager Callinan advised that Scheduled Public Appearances and Planning and Zoning Matters had inad- vertently been reversed on the agenda. Mayor Beary announced that Scheduled Public Appearances would be heard next. Mr. Charles Grannell, 175 Arlen Drive, advised he would be appearing instead of his wife. He informed that he had appeared before the Planning Commission regarding Ordi- nance No. 235 which prohibits parking of large vehicles in residential districts, presented his individual prob- lem, and the.Commission had indicated that a place would be sought to park large vehicles; he indicated he had permission to temporarily park his vehicle behind the Safeway Store, asked if a permanent place had been lo- cated to park such vehicles and solicited guidance from the Council. Discussion followed concerning the possi- bility of using the new city Corporation Yard for parking, and the availability of private parking facilities in the industrial area. Councilman Flores made a motion to direct staff to present some concrete proposals for parking of large vehicles in the industrial area. Further discussion followed. The motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion followed. The Council indicated that Mr. Grannell had city permission to park his vehicle behind the Safeway Store until further notice. Mr. Gary Blackwell, 377 Burton Avenue, was recognized. He commented that he was a longtime opponent of City Manager Callinan, disagreed with the ordinance and felt that other residents also do not like it; that he owned a 1 -1/2 ton Model A truck and would have to sell it if he cannot park it at home; that he could not afford a stor- age fee .for parking it elsewhere. Morris Turner - City Manager Callinan advised that Mr.. Turner had called Myschool Presentation earlier in the day and requested that his presentation be rescheduled to the November 4th meeting due to a conflict for this meeting. File 0382, Double .City Manager Callinan advised that a public hearing had Decker Lanes,,Develop- been scheduled for the Double Decker Lanes development ment Plan for Bowling plan for a bowling alley and complementary facilities in Alley & Complementary the Commercial Reerea.tional P14nred Unit Development Facilities in PUD District and notice of the public hearing had been pub - District lished in the local newspaper. Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his staff report dated September 2.3, 1974 and explained the site plan and eleva- tions for the proposed bowling alley which were on display. Discussion .followed concerning the exterior materials to be used, amount of landscaping, size of landscaping material and general matters. File 0254B-Condiotti Enterprises, Country Club Estates, Subdi- vision 3B & Co Revised Final Map Page 5. October 29, 1974 Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File 0382, Double Decker Lanes, development plan for bowling alley and complementary facilities in the Commercial_. Recreational Planned Unit Development District. Mr, Jim Decker, applicant, was recognized. He commented briefly that he had nothing to add to his previous com- ments made at prior meetings.' There being no one further desiring to be heard and no communications to be read, Mayor Beary declared the pub- lic hearing closied. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the development plan submitted for Double Decker Lanes was approved as submitted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith and Beary NOES: (0) None Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to insure that large and rapidly growing plant materials were provided'for in the landscape plan for Double Decker Lanes and that said plan be referred to the Council for review. Planning Director Skanchy Advised that the revised tenta- tive map for Country Club Estates, Subdivision 3,B & C$ had been considered and approved by the Planning Commis- sion;.that the revised final map was being presented for Counc i . 1 approval; he explained the change referring to the approved final and revised final maps on display. A lengthy discussionlollowed concerning the change from a loop road to cul-de-sac streets in the northern portion of the subdivision and their orientation to -the nearby park and open areas and other general matters. City Attorney Flitner indicated he would check into what conditions, if any, that the Council could impose when a revision of a final map or tentative map is requested by the subdivider. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the revised final mals for Country Club Estates,, Subdivision 3B & C were approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into appropriat'e:subdivision agreements with the under- standing that thy; city, in approving the final maps, does not in any way guarantee sewer service. AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith Page 6. October 29, 1974 File 0240, Rancho City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Richard Konecky of Sonoma Subdivision, American Housing Guild had called earlier in the day and Review of Tentative requested that the matter be continued to the November Map Time Extension 18th Council meeting. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan explained that the city's position would not be jeopardized by granting the request. The Council indicated that continuance of the matter was acceptable. File 02.83, Qantas City Manager Callinan explained the request of Qantas Development Corp. Development Corporation for an extension of time on the Final Map Extension final map approval for Llano Subdivision, Unit 2. Mayor Beary advised that he was currently doing some work for Qantas Development Corp. and would abstain from voting on the matter. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, an extension of time on the final map approval for Llano Subdivision, Unit 2, was approved as requested: AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Beary . File 0380, Planning Planning Director Skanchy read Planning Commission Reso- Commission Resolution lution No. 74 -14 re rencing standards along major streets 74 -14 re Fencing Stand -- and railroads and depicted,examples of the various pro - ards on Major Streets visions on the chalkboard.. Discussion followed. and Railroads Resolution No. 74. -154 RESOLUTION APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONCERNING FENCING STANDARDS ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES AND RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74 -154 was adopted by title. Councilman Eck stated for.the record that when he asked for some guidelines on fencing he did not expect such a detailed and comprehensive report and complimented Plan- ning Director Skanchy and the Planning Commission on the fine job. Youth Advisory Panel City Manager Callinan advised that the Youth Advisory Change in Meeting Time Panel had requested that the meeting time for the Panel be changed from 7 :00 to 5:00 p.m. He explained that the controlling ordinance provided that the time could be changed by a 4 /5.vote of the-Council. A brief discussion followed. Page 7. October 29, 1974 Upon -motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the meeting time for the Youth Advisory Panel was changed from 7:00 to 5:00 p.m. Parking on Beverly Dr. City Attorney Flitner advised that the only way the city could restrict occupancy loads in apartment complexes is if there is a use permit or some special conditions granted relative to the apartment development that could be re- viewed. City Manager Callinan reported on 'the field investigation of,the'Jung Haus site by Director of Public Safety Dennett, Mike Hargis, and himself; said field investigation reveal- ed that there were some additional seven parking spaces that could be arranged -for on the site and the suggestion made that some adjacent land be purchased from the Loch Lomond property owners to provide parking spaces. Dis- cussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers during the Leaves above discussion, the time being approximately 9:18 p.m. Mr. Greg jilka, Attorney for Jung Haus, was recognized. He advised that at this point the owners do not wish to purchase additional property for parking because the cost of the property would have to be passed on to the tenants. Mr. Paul Schaefer, part owner and manager of Jung Haus, appeared and responded to questions from the Council con- cerning assignment of parking spaces. He advised that the spaces were assigned on a first come, first serve basis;�that when all spaces had been assigned, prospec- tive tenants were advised that no parking spaces were available. General discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers dur- Returns ing the above discussion, the time being'approximately 9:28 p.m. Mrs. Laikie Sani was recognized. She advised she had a rider whose neighbor had seven cars parked on the street which left no room for other residents to park on the street since it was a cul-de-sac, and asked why the "No Parking" signs were only installed in the areas of student housing. Staff responded that "No Parking" signs were installed in all the multi-family districts, not just student oriented areas. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith,, to rei)lace the existing sighs on'Bev6rlv Drive from East Cotati Avenue to Santa Barbara Drive with signs -tlYat would prohibit parking for a two hour period for purposes with the two hour period being designated by the Public Works Department. Discussion followed. Page 8. October 29, 1974 Councilman Hopkins made a motion to amend Councilman Eckts motion to provide that such action apply to all areas posted forno all night parking. Further discussion fol- lowed. Councilman Hopkins' motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Eck's motion was approved by the following roll. call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Smith, and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Hopkins Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 9:40 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:48 with all Councilmen present. Design Review Board City Manager Callinan advised that copies of ordinances concerning design review boards had been requested from the League of California Cities, Planning Director Skanchy had been contacted by the Associated Building Industry whicl, would like to provide input to the establishment of a design review board, and that Planning Director Skanchy would like to consult with the City of Santa Rosa regard its experiences with a design review board. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores,,.and unanimously approved, Mayor Beary, Council - man Eck, and Mr. Jim Redding were appointed to review material and information with Planning Director Skanchy for the establishment of a design review board. Santa Rosa Urban City Manager .Callinan advised he was trying to arrange Renewal Project a time for an executive session so that attorneys from the law firm of Cotton, Seligman & Ray could bring the Council up to date on the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal matter. County Aqueduct 'City Manager Callinan advised the Sonoma County Water Connections Agency had received a request for water service to a ware- house in the area just north of Rohnert Park and wanted city approval for same before agency approval. Mr. Callinan requested direction from the Council as to which city body should give such approvals. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated it wanted to retain such approvals to itself. Council Meeting Dates City Manager Callinan noted that two regular Council meetings per month are provided for by ordinance and sug- gested that an additional meeting be provided for to per- mit work sessions on matters needing additional attention, r. followed during which M r. Callinan requested Ii the Council to reflect on the suggestion. Page 9. October 29, 1974 ICMA Conference City Manager Callinan advised that he had only briefly attended.the international ,City ,Manager's Conference in Dallas due to his son's injury which required his.return. Moratorium Comments City Attorney Flitner noted the material he had provided "I to the Council' L previously 1- L.L concerning moratoriums and com- mented that any moratorium -has to be completely justi- fied; that if the city should enter into a moratorium, it probably should be at the building permit stage. A brief discussion followed. City of Santa Rosa City Attorney Flitner explained the Order on Demurrer and Urban Renewal issued by the court in City of Santa Rosa and Urban Renew- Agency Lawsuit al Agency lawsuit re EIR approval and rezoning of Codding Enterprises and Cofego Enterprises lands which ruled against Rohnert Parka He advised he would be filing an Answer by November 1 as required by the Court, that a trial date should be set right away, and that a decision hopefully would be made by the end of November or by the end of the year at the latest. Subdivision Map Act City Attorney Flitner advised that the State had adopted a new Subdivision Map Act which contained substantial changes, but that it had been vetoed by Governor Reagan. Need for Bike Path on Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the need Southwest Blvd.'from for a bike path on Southwest Boulevard between Adrian Ave. Adrian to Burton and Burton Avenue.. Various alternatives for location of such a bike path were discussed. City Manager Callinan indicated the matter would be investigated by staff and recommendations for -the bike path submitted to the Council for consideration at a later meeting. Councilman Eck inquired if there was a city ordinance or Vehicle Code section that prohibited motorcycles in bike paths. City Manager Callinan responded there was no such city ordinance but would check with Director of Public Safety Dennett on the Vehicle Code. PUC Notices of Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing received from the Public Utili- ties Commission concerning an application of P.G. & E6, to adjust gas rates to offset increased costs of natural .gas* Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to send a letter over the Mayor's signature to the Public Utili- ties Commission requesting that the profit picture of rates. It was agreed by the Council that PUC notices of public hearing would be provided to Councilman Eck upon receipt for review and recommendation for action, if any, to the Council. Page 10. October 29, 1974 County Solid Waste Councilman Eck noted he was attending meetings as the ManagementPlan Council representative.to the County Solid Waste Manage- Advisory Committee ment Plan Advisory Committee and requested that any sug- gestions or input be referred to him. Northern Area Park Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concern- ing development of the nine acre park site in the north- ern area of the city, noting that there were quite a few residents now living in said area. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to pre- pare development plans for the nine acre park site in the northern area for consideration by the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission. M.I.F. Councilman Smith advised that M.I.F. was involved in a lawsuit with the City of Fresno. Citizens Library Board Mayor Beary advised he had received a suggestion that a citizens library board be established and invited Peter Rosenwald, who was present, to present his ideas and: suggestions to the Council. Mr. Peter Rosenwald, P. 0. Box 18L[, Cotati, appeared. He commented that the cities in the county with library boards would have such boards function as.advisory com- mittees to the new county-wide library board to be estab- lished and suggested that Ro'llinert Park consider estab- lishing such a board to provide citizen input for new programs and activities at the local branch. Mrs. Laikie Sani was recognized. She commented that the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County Library system seems to be un- responsive and doubted that an advisory board could get any ideas implemented. Discussion followed. The Council indicated that!Library Director David Sabsay be invited to the November 18th Council meeting to discuss community input to the county library board to be estab- lished. Public Safety Councilman Hopkins requested that the Department of Pub- lic Safety survey the intersections of Bonnie and Bernice Avenues and Bonnie and Santa Barbara Drive to determine if installation of stop signs was warranted. City Mana- ger Callinan indicated he would instruct the Department of Public Safety to conduct the survey as requested. Mrs. Laikie Sani was recognized. She commented that the two intersections mentioned,flooded each year and asked if anything could be done to improve the situation for the benefit of children walking to Waldo Rohnert School. City Manager Callinan indicated he would have City Engineer Brust investigate to see.if something could be done to improve the intersections to carry rain waters. Page 11. October 29, 1974 Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m. APPROVED: ayor