1978/08/28 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 2 8, 1978
The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
special session commencing at 4:00 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins
presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the special session to
order at approximately 4:10 p.m. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (3)- Councilmen Carbone, Stewart and Hopkins
Late: (2) Councilmen .Beary and Roberts (whose time of
arrival is specifically noted in these minutes).
Approval of Minutes Councilman Stewart noted that page 6 of the minutes should
be corrected to reflect that Pete Bailey had commented concern -
ing the City Council Chambers' clock.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 14th
were approved as corrected.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $276,379.64 were approved.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in the meeting, the
Arrives time being approximately 4:12 p.m.
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C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to Asst. -to the
City Manager Albright's memo dated August 25, 1978 to the
City Council for explanation of all the matters on the Consent
Calendar.
Resolution No. 78 -111 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Qantas Development Corp.,
Parcels A & C, Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 5A)
Resolution No. 78 -112 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Rohnert Park Community and Recreation
Center, Phase I Grading, Project No. 1977 -14)
Resolution No. 78 -113 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 5,
- UNIT A
Ordinance, No. 357 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 17.52.060, 17.52.070, 17.58.080,
17.58.150 and 17.62.024 (Re. Notice and Hearing for Certain
Plannin,71 and Zoning Matters)
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Councilman Beary Counc4*11man leary arrived at this point lin. the meeting- the
Arrives time being approximately 4:13 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading
of Resolution Nos. 78-111 and 78-113 and Ordinance Mo. 357
was waived and said resolutions and ordinance were adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins
NOES: (b) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
File No. 0605 - City Manager Callinan reviewed Asst. to the City Manager
Shapell Industries Albright's August 25th memo to the City Council concerning
Elderly Housing the appeal of Mr. Joel Heath requesting the City Council to
Project (Appeal by overturn the Planning Commission's approval of Shapell Indus-
i. Heath) tries' proposed 150 unit elderly housing project to be developed
north of Valley Village Mobile Homes Estates on Country
Club Drive.
Planning Director Skancby reviewed his planning staff reports
and described the development plan which was displayed.
City Attorney City Attorney Flitn ' er arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives the.time being approximately 4:18 p.m.
Discussion followed between Council members and staff regard-
ing the proposed elderly housing project.
Mr. Mark Maltzman, Shapell Industries, was recognized and
commented on HUD/city review of the proposed project as
well as tenant profile, environmental impact, traffic circula-
tion and security fencing. A brief discussion followed
between Mr. Maltzman and the City Council.
Mr. Joel Heath, Campbell California, was recognized and
explained that he had filed an appeal because the fencing
and roadway had not been properly addressed during the
planning process. He generally expressed concern relating
to the prof t f '"mount-inS 10`qti0n
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of two story structures, vehicular emissions, with major
emphasis on traffic control and fencing for security.
Discussion follwed between Mr. Heath and the City Council.
Mr. Heath pointed out that he desired two separate roadways,
i.e. Walnut Circle separate from the access to the proposed
project, and that the existing 6 foot fence remain for security
reasons. Mr. Heath presented to the City Clerk a letter
(a copy of which is attached to the original set of these
minutes) distributed to residents of Vallev Village.
Discussion between the Council and Mr. Joel Heath resumed
and during which Mr.. Paul Heath was recognized.
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Mayor Hopkins inquired if other individuals in the audience
desired to speak concerning the proposed project.
Mrs. Madeline Dashwood, Valley Village, was recognized
and inquired if anyone had suggested that the Heath's purchase
that portion of Walnut Circle which did not belong to them
inorder to preserve the fence and make a private roadway
for Valley Village.
Mrs. Irene Michaels, Valley Village, was recognized and
generally commented on activities of senior citizens and
the Council's consideration of traffic and security problems
associated with the proposed development.
Mr. George Michaels, Valley Village, was recognized and
expressed that, in his opinion, the proposed project was
very well. designed even though there could be some changes
with reference to the roadway and fencing.
Discussion followed between Council members concerning
vandalism, fencing, and roadway access to Valley Village
and the proposed elderly housing project.
Mr. Frank Dashwood, Valley Village, was recognized and
inquired if the site plan provided for eltimate width
of the Expressway and suggested how Walnut Circle could
be partially fenced.
Discussion followed between the City Council members, staff,
and Mr. Ma It zman .
Mr. Cummins, 193 Walnut Circle, was recognized and expressed
that in his opinion the fence along Walnut Circle should
remain intact for security reasons and commented on rental
fees compared to improvements made by the property owner.
Discussion followed between Council members.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote,
the City Council upheld the appeal. of Mr. Joel Heath and
overturned the Planning Commssion's approval of Shapell
Industries' proposed 50 unit elderly housing project to
be located north of Valley Village Mobile Homes Estates
and directed that the mobile home park owners and representative
from Shapell Industries should attempt to resolve concerns
expressed by Valley Village mobile home park residents
and, in addition, decided to retain jurisdiction at its
level concerning the project and would review the matter
in one month.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Stewart
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 6:30 p.m.
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File No. 0548 - City Manager. Callinan reviewed Asst. to the City Manager
Qantas Development, Albright's August 25th memo to the City Council concerning
Colegio Vista 5A & 5B Qantas Development Corporation's letter requesting Council
reconsideration of its condition requiring concrete tile
or shake shingle roofs in Colegio Vista Subdivision Nos.
5A and 5B.
Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report concerning
the request.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned to the Council Chambers at
Returns approximately 6:32 p.m.
Mr. Jon Joslyn was recognized and commented on the difference
in price in constructing a tile or shake roof compared
to a composition roof. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart and unanimously approved, the city Council amended
Itect
its previous precise development plan and -I architectural
review approval to leave roofing material to the discretion
of the developer except on major thoroughfares for Colegio
Vista Subdivisions 5A and 5B.
City Manager's
'City Manager Callina referred the Council to Asst. to the
Report
City Manager Albright's memo dated August 25, 1978 to the
City Council for explanation of all matters on the City
Manager's Report section of the agenda.
League of California
The Council designated Mayor Hopkins as the city's voting
Cities Annual Conven-
representative, Vice Mayor Roberts as the first alternate,
tion(Voting Delegate)
for the League's annual conference in Anaheim=
August 31st Adjourned
Councilman Tony Carbone informed that he would be unable
Council Meeting
to attend the August 31st adjourned City Council meeting
because he had to attend a Sonoma County Solid Waste Management
and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee meeting.
Joint Cotati-Rohnert
After a brief discussion, the City Council indicated it
Park Councils Mt9.
'would prefer that the August 30th joint City Councils meeting
with Cotati be postponed because several Council members
had other obligations and commitments.
Neighborhood "B"
Mrs. Gail. DeVauxg 7453 Boris Court, was recognized and
informed that during the past week two vehicles had gone
completely out of control in her neighborhood and that
children could no longer go to the park to play. Mrs
DeVaux presented a petition (a copy of which is attached
to the original set of these minutes) and explained that
individuals were congregating in the park, drinking alcohol,
smoking and becoming roudy.
Mrs. Carol Lenbares, 500 Santa Barbara Drive, was also
recognized and commented on the situation.
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City Manager Callinan assured that he would look into the
matter immediately and that and that the Dept. of Public
Safety would put an extra patrol in the area.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to Thursday, August 31, 1978 at
4:00 p.m.
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APPROVED:
August 20, 1978
Tenants
Valley Village Mobile Home Estates
6401 Country Club Drive
Rohnert Park, California 94928
Dear Tenants:
Thursday, July 27th, the Rohnert Park Planning Commission
approved a 50 unit H.U.D. low income government housing project
for the elderly to be built on the acreage adjacent to Valley
Village Mobile Home Estates.
The following is a quote received from Gannon Enterprises Inc.
"Gannon Enterprises Inc. and Shappell Government Housing Inc. a
joint venture, has received endorsment from H.U.D. and e og
to build an apartment house on�the, parcel adjoining your Mobile
Home"_ark.- Our units will consist of 5D- units limited to elderly
and 16, `2 bedroom` units which are not limited to eTd- 6_fi_rl�y." `
The 50 uni s are Govee ent subsid�seT` -I ow income housing.
The government pays 75% of the tenants rent and the tenant pays
25% of their rent. The other units proposed would very likely be
for families with children.
We went to the meeting and a few residents were present and
expressed concern. We expressed concern on behalf of the tenants
in that the planning commission was approving a plan that will
allow the project to use our existing Walnut Circle Drive and to
take down the existing fence between the properties.
We did have some reservations about a low income project but
we have GREAT CONCERN at sharing streets and taking down the fence.
We do not want to become traffic controllers or control children
or pets that would now have a short cut through or be able to
wander into the park ,just exploring because we no longer have the
fence. We are basically concerned on your behalf, but are also
concerned because management will be traffic, people, and pet
controllers with no authority except to continually call the
Rohnert Park Police as tenants relay problems. We have already had
complaints from tenants in the past about outside children climbing
the fences. I feel by removing the fence the problem may accelerate.
If you share our concerns or have reservations of your own on
this matter you may contact each of the following by phone or by
dropping them a letter at the City Hall:
Mayor: Warren Hopkins - 795-4111: -
City Council Members: Lou Beary - 795 -0555 Tony Carbone - 584 -7959
,Art Roberts - 795 -5403 Mary Stewart - 795 -3750
In either case we will be heard on this matter on August 28th.
Therefore all contacts must be made prior to that date.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Paul S. Heath
P.S. We also have a petition to sign in the office for those who
wish to express thier concern.
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