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1978/10/10 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 10, 1978 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 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 regular session to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Stewart, and Hopkins Absent: (1) Councilman Roberts Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner (whose time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes), Planning Director Skanchy and Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the minutes of September .28, 1978 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $250,221.63 were approved. Adding Non- Agendaed City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted after Items to Agenda the improvement projects section of the agenda to hear from the Kitchen Kut Ups and to consider a resolution for acquisi- tion of the Hudis Street school site. Unscheduled Public Appearances Mr. Jack Behl, 56 Allan Avenue, was recognized and asked how much it cost for presentation work done on the Aquatic Park. City Manager Callinan informed him that there was no cost for that work. b C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated October 5, 1978 to the City Council for explanation of all matters on the Consent Calendar and informed that Resolution 78 -129 should be amended to include public libraries for sewer disposal service. Resolution No. 78 -125 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Boise Cascade Corpora- tion for Commerce Boulevard Public Utilities Easement) Resolution No. 78 -126 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS (from Howard A. Boggs for Coumierce Boulevard Public Utilities Easements) Resolution No. 78 -127 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Caspar Lumber Co. for Commerce Boulevard Public Utilities Easement) Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 78-125 through 78-131 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Growth Management City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Program October 5, 1978 to the City Council for explanation of this section of the Consent Calendar authorizing transfer of 37 residential units allocated for 1978 from Crocker Homes, Inc., Mountain Shadows Subdivision, to Debra Homes, Inc., Foothills Subdivision. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, said growth management program transfer was approved. AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Stewart, and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts City Attorney Flitner City Attorney Flitner arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 7:15 p.m. Rohnert Park Chamber Arthur F. Hollingsworth, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce of Commerce, presented the Chamber's 1978-79 budget, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. Project No. 1977-4, City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Transport Avenue October 5, 1978 -to the City Council for explanation of this Extension Assess- assessment district and pointed out the maps of the district ment District on display at the meeting. Resolution No. 78-132 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDING PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUI- SITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF TIE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE (Transport Avenue Extension Rohnert Park Project No. 1977-4) Resolution No. 78-133 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 78-74 ENTITLED "A RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS" (Transport Avenue Extension Rohnert Park Project No. 1977-4) Page 2 October 10, 1978 Resolution No. 78-128 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR COMPUTER SERVICES Resolution No. 78-129 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERI .. PARK AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATE8;AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE Resolution No. 78-130 RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ROHNERTS FOR HUDIS STREET SCHOOL SITE Resolution No. 78 -131 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING WRITTEN CONSENT TO EXERCISE BY REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND OF POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN TIT, EXTENSION OF A PLAN OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 78-125 through 78-131 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Growth Management City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Program October 5, 1978 to the City Council for explanation of this section of the Consent Calendar authorizing transfer of 37 residential units allocated for 1978 from Crocker Homes, Inc., Mountain Shadows Subdivision, to Debra Homes, Inc., Foothills Subdivision. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, said growth management program transfer was approved. AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Stewart, and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts City Attorney Flitner City Attorney Flitner arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 7:15 p.m. Rohnert Park Chamber Arthur F. Hollingsworth, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce of Commerce, presented the Chamber's 1978-79 budget, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. Project No. 1977-4, City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Transport Avenue October 5, 1978 -to the City Council for explanation of this Extension Assess- assessment district and pointed out the maps of the district ment District on display at the meeting. Resolution No. 78-132 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDING PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUI- SITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF TIE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE (Transport Avenue Extension Rohnert Park Project No. 1977-4) Resolution No. 78-133 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 78-74 ENTITLED "A RESO- LUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS" (Transport Avenue Extension Rohnert Park Project No. 1977-4) Page 3 October 10, 1978 Resolution No. 78 -134 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT (Transport Avenue Extension Rohnert Park Project No. 1977 - 4) Resolution No. 78 -135 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE (Transport Avenue Extension Project No. 1977 --4) Resolution No. 78 -136 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Transport _Avenue Extension Project No. 1977 -4) Project No. 1978 -1, Snyder Lane and Hinebaugh Creek Improvement Assess- ment District Resolution No. 78 -137 Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 78 -132 through 78 -136 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. City Mariager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated October 5, 1978 to the City Council for explanation of this assessment district. A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT (Snyder Land and Hinebaugh Creek 'Project No. 1978 -1) Resolution No. 78-138 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE (Snyder Lane and Hinebaugh Creek Project No. 1978 -1) Resolution No. 78 -139 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Snyder Lane and Hinebaugh Creek Project No. 1978a -1) Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seccnded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 78 -1.37 through 78 -139 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Kitchen Kut Ups City Manager Callinan referred the Council to memos from Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain dated October 6, September 14, 21, and 27 concerning the financial situation of the Kitchen Kut Ups since the school board has cut back on financial support. Mr. Ralph Bacon, 3 Walnut Circle, was recognized and reported on the purpose and background of the Kitchen Kut Ups, and reviewed a survey taken of its members regarding payment of a proposed membership fee. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, $2,000 was allocated Page 4 October 10, 1978 to the Kitchen Kut Ups with direction to staff to contact the Chamber of Commerce concerning the fund raising of the additional $2,000 needed by the Kitchen Kut Ups. Hudis Street School City Manager Callinan informed Council that the city had Site been contacted by a representative of the Rohnerts who in- formed that they are willing to sell the Hudis Street school site to the city for a reasonable amount. Resolution No. 78 --140 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC FACILITY SITE ON I-IUDIS STREET AND ACCEPTING GRANT DEED THEREFORE Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 78 -140 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File No. 0146 City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated R. C. Roberts October 5, 1978 to the City Council explaining the appeal of Mr. Roberts on the Planning Commission's denial of a use permit for a 24 unit addition to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park. Planning Director Skanchy points out site plan and lay out on display at the meeting and reviews the Planning Commission's denial of a use permit citing improvements needed in the mobile home park. Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on R. C. Robert's appeal of Planning Commission's denial of a use permit. City Manager Callinan reads letters of opposition to the use permit from Mr. Don Aquilino and Mr. and Mrs. Summers. Mr. Gordon Mondo was recognized and commented that he was an ex- resident of the mobile home park and that his in -laws were still residents there and that he felt that -the park needed to be improved and cleaned up to eliminate fire hazards before an addition should be allowed. Mr. Andrew Schaeffer, representing the owner of the park, advised that steps were being taken to follow the Planning Commission's suggestions for cleaning and up- grading the mobile home park. Mr. Yaris, resident of Rancho Feliz, commented that he felt that the costs for these improvements will be passed on to the residents of Rancho Feliz. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Upon {notion of louncilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the Planning Commission's denial of a use permit for 24 unit addition to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park was upheld. Page 5 October 10, 1978 File No. 0627, City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated Doyle Harris October 5, 1978 to the City Council regarding application for precise development plan and architectural review of 56 unit condominium project located in the "RM- 1500 -PD" district south of East Cotati Avenue and east and west of the proposed El Colegio Avenue extension. Planning Director Skanchy explains site development plans and elevations on display at the meeting. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on Doyle Harris' application. Mr. Doyle Harris, 208 Olive Street, Santa Rosa, was recognized and advised that he was in agreement with the Planning Com- mission's conditions and was willing to adhere to them. Discussion followed. Mr. Larry McDonald was recognized and informed that he helped design the project and felt they would be an nice addition to the community. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, application for precise development plan and architectural review of 56 unit condominium project subject to the con- ditions of the Planning Commission and the additional con- dition of a play area for children was approved. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary, Carbone, Stewart and Roberts Councilman Stewart made a motion, seconded by Mayor Hopkins, to have an appropriate agreement requiring sales to owner - occupants drawn up, which died by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Carbone ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts File No. 0605, City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated Shapell Industries October 5, 1978 to the City Council explaining the proposed 50 one bedroom elderly apartment units located on the south- west corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Country Club Drive, north of and adjacent to Valley Village Mobile Home Estates. Planning Director Skanchy pointed out site plans on display at the meeting and suggested small revision to road at entrance for smoother traffic flow. Mr. Paul Heath, co -owner of Valley Village Mobile Home Estates, was recognized and informed that he wrote to Shapell Industries Pap,e 6 October 10, 1978 on September 2nd and did not receive a response from them until October 3rd that contained changes to the offer which he felt brought him back to the original problem of wanting a private entry for Valley Village. Discussion followed. Mr. Chris Jones, 5951 Country Club Drive, representative of Shapell Industries, was recognized and expressed agree- ment with staff conditions and revision to driveway entrance. He also informed of Shapell's intention to change some of the parking to open landscaped space. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the proposed elderly apartment complex was approved subject to staff recommenda- tions and directed staff to set up a meeting with Shapell Industries and the Heaths to work out any remaining problems. File No. 0629, City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated General Plan October 5, 1978 to the City Council regarding the proposed Amendment amendment of the General Plan Land Use Element. Planning Director Skanchv directed Council's attention to the colored map of the revised Land Use Element on display at the meeting and explained the changes -made to conform to -the adopted Sonoma County General Plan along with recent changes that have taken place in the city's Land Use Plan. Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the General Plan. There being no one desiring to be beard.. Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 78-141 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE ROHNERT PARK GENERAL PLAN (File No. 0629 - City of Rohnert Park) Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 78-141 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:55 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:05p.m. Bus Service City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated October 5th to the City Council concerning transit services in Rohnert Park. Director of Public 'Plorks/City Engineer Brust r,epurted vii the existing transit system in the city pointing out the bus routes an a map on display at the meet- ing, and reviewed the use of Transportation Development Act funds for transit services and road improvement projects. Discussion followed between staff and members of the Council concerning unmet transit needs in the county. Page 7 October 10, 1978 Mobile Home City Manager Callinan noted that a public hearing is Advisory Committee scheduled regarding Resolution No. 78 -121 for the establish - ment of a Mobile Home Advisory Committee as staff had been directed by the Council at the September 11th meeting. Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on the establishment of a Mobile Home Advisory Committee. City Manager Callinan read three letters received from owners of mobile home parks concerning Resolution No. 78 -121. Mr. Herbert Hugo, president of Golden State Mobile Home Owners League, was recognized and expressed support and whole- hearted endorsement of said resolution. Mr. Eugene Peoples, president of Sonoma County Tenants Council, was recognized and relayed his concern that this resolution will not have the power to alleviate problems of mobile home owners and would create more paperwork to go through. He felt that the only real. help would come from the state level by lobbying for enforcement of Title 25 of the State Code and for additional state laws concerning mobile home owners. Mr. George Michaels, resident of Valley Village Mobile Home Estates, was.recognized. and commented that Las Casitas de Sonoma must be a nice place to live if they did not feel a need for an advisory committee, as he did not feel that was the case at Valley Village and strongly supported the Council adopting Resolution No. 78 -121. Mr. Paul Heath, co -owner of Valley Village Mobile Home Estates, was recognized and expressed his feelings that all of the items mentioned in said resolution were already covered under other regulations and would create alot of duplication. Mr. Al Bambarger, president of Rancho Grande's Golden State Mobile Home Owners League, was recognized and informed that while lobbying did contribute to certain advancements, he felt a need for this committee to air differences on problems in mobile home parks and supports adoption of this resolution. Mr. Lee Kana, Valley Village resident, was recognized and directed Council's attention to what Mr. Hugo had to say as he felt Mr. Hugo was well informed and experienced in matters relating to mobile home parks. Ms. Eleanor Hill, Las Casitas de Sonoma resident, was recog- nized and reported that she did not feel a need for a mobile home advisory committee since the owner of the park, Mrs. Iona Sime, met regularly with a committee of residents to work out problems. Mr. Frank Dashwood, Valley Village resident, was recognized and commented on the mobile home park residents right to have their desires heard and felt that the advisory committee would help accomplish that. Page 8 October 10, 1978 Mr. Phil Hyslop, Rancho Feliz resident, was recognized and expressed his support for adoption of this resolution since it was his feeling that many decisions are made in the mobile home parks with no compassion for residents. Mr. Herbert Hugo, president of Golden State Mobile Home Owners League, was recognized and commented that he felt residents were getting carried away with complaints about the mobile home parks when the reason for being here was to support the City Council to establish this mobile home advisory committee for the people, and respectfully requested adoption of this resolution. There being no one else desiring -to be heard, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Discussion followed between members of the Council, staff, City Attorney Flitner, and some residents of mobile home parks concerning extent of power coriTtiittee would have to solve problems. Mrs. Ucker expressed her feelings that there is too much red tape to get things done the way it is now. Mr. Max,Lichtman, Las Casitas resident, reported that although meetings were held with the owner, he did not feel much was being done about their recommendations. Mrs. Madeline Dashwood, Valley Village resident, expressed her concern that something should be done although she wasn't sure what would be most effective. Ms. Marge Smith, Las . Casitas resident, informed that she loved living in Las Casitas and had no complaints. Mrs. Iona Sime, owner of Las Casitas, requested that Mr. Max Lichtman contact her for an appointment to express his concerns. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stewart, to establish a committee of 2 Councilmen for a 6 month period to meet with mobile home park tenants and owners, which was subsequently withdrawn. Councilman Carbone made a motion, seconded by Mayor Hopkins, to adopt Resolution No. 78-1.21 with the deletion of the word "Public" in the first line of paragraph 4.A., which died by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Stewart ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts Page 9 October 10, 1978 Councilman Beary reinstated his motion, seconded by Council- man Stewart, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, to establish a committee of two Councilmen for a six month period to meet with mobile .home park tenants and owners. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary, Carbone, Stewart and Roberts Project No. 1978 -15, City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated Field Lighting October 5th to the City Council concerning installation of lights on the Rohnert Park Junior High School field. Discussion followed during which staff was directed to have this matter on an agenda in the near future so it can be settled. One Ton Pick Up Truck City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated October 5th to -the City Council concerning acquisition of one ton pick up truck. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, acquisition of a one ton pick up truck was approved. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left at this point in the meeting, the Leaves time being approximately 11:00 p.m. City Manager Pro City Manager Callinan informed that he would be attending Tempore the International City Management Association annual con- ference in Cincinnati from October 15th to 19th, and request- ed Assistant to the City Manager Albright be appointed City Manager Pro Tempore during his absence. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart and approved by the following voice vote, Assistant to the City Manager Albright was appointed City Manager Pro Tempore from October 15th to 19th. AYES: (3) Councilmen NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Beary, Stewart and Hopkins Carbone and Roberts Adjournment There being no further time, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:05 p.m. I Deputy City Clerk Boor.se APPROVED. or WqVhe Hopkins