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1979/08/27 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes City Attorney Flitner Arrives August 279 1979 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in.the City Offices, 61750 Commerce;Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding.' The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which all Council - men were present and which was,held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Mayor Roberts. called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :19 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Absent: (0) None Staff present for all.or part of the meeting: City Engineer Brust, Planning Director Skanchy, and City Attorney Flitner (whose time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes). Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 13, 1979 were approved as submitted. City Attorney Flitner arrived at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 7 :20 p.m. Approval of,Bills City Engineer Brust requested that Progress Payment No. 1 to Arthur B. Siri, Inc., in the amount of $279,.620.35, for Project No. 109- lb,..Laguna Verde Assessment Distract, be added to the bills for approval. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached, list in the amount of $503,977.47, including the bill received from Arthur B. Siri, Inc. in the amount of $279,620.35, were approved. Adding Non -- Agendaed City Engineer Brust requested that time be alloted under the Items to,Agenda "Planning and Zoning Matters" section of the, meeting's agenda to consider Parcel Map No. 66. C 0 N'S E N T C A L E N D A R City Engineer Brust referred the Council to Council memo dated 'August 23, 1979 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. City'Engineer Brust indicated that he had just received corres- pondence from Cement Gun Construction Company, Inc., dated August 27, 1979, copies of which had been provided to the Council,,requesting permission to withdraw their bid for Ladybug pool. Resolution No.,;79-171 Resolution No. 79-172 Resolution No. 79-173 Resolution No. 79-175 Resolution No. 79-176 Resolution No. 79-177 Resolution No. 79-178 Resolution No. 79-179 File No_ 0537, Paul Schaefer, et al Mark TwainTownhouses Page 2 - August 27, 1979 The Council indicated that Resolution No. 79-174 Awarding Contract for Ladybug Pool, Project No. 1979-1 would be removed from the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED, PROPOSALS (Southwest Boulevard Widening Project No. 1979-16) A RESOLUTION REJECTING CONTRACT PROPOSALS FOR DOROTEA PARK PHASE II (Project No. 1978-20) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB PINES SUBDIVISION A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Classic Court Assessment District, Project No. '1679-5) A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Laguna Verde Assessment District, Project No. 1979-10) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUS IN REDEMPTION FUNDS BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND (Rohnert Park Series Nos. 1961-2, 1961-6 and 1962-1) Approval of final map, File No. 05379 Paul Schaefer, et al, Mark Twain Townhouses (19 condominium units) and authorizing the Mayor to I execute appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously.approved,.reading of Resolution Nos. 79-171 through 79-179.was waived and said resolutions were adopted with exception of Resolution No. 79-1749 and the final map for Mark Twain Townhouses was approved. Resolution No. 79-174 A'RESOLUTION.Ot AWARD OF CONTRACT (Ladybug Pool, Project No. 1979-1) City Engineer Brust explained the resolution and August 27th letter received from Cement Gun Construction Co. Upon the Council,!s inquiry, City Attorney •litner confirmed that Cement Gun . Construction Co., Inc. was bound to their bid as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,.and approved,by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 79-174 was waived and said resolution was adopted., AYES- (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Stewart Page 3 —August 27, 1979 Resolution No. 79-180 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENTWITH CITY OF COTATI FOR SEWER SERVICE Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 79-180 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES: (5) Councilmen.-Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES:: (0) None Ordinance No. 366 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.12.260 OF TITLE 8 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Garbage.Collection Rates) City Engineer Brust explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 366 was waived and, said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None File No. 0683 City Engineer Brust referred the Council to the Council meeting Robert J. Huhtsberry memo dated August 23, 1979 to the City Council concerning pre- for Bank of Sonoma Co. -else development plan and architectural review for a Bank of Facility Sonoma County facility. Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed project referring to the site plans and elevations on display and noted that the application had been approved by the Planning Commission subject to conditions. Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on the application for precise development plan and architectural review for Bank of Sonoma County facility. In response to a question from Councilman Hopkins, Mr. Dave Alderman, Bank of Sonoma County, was recognized and indicated that 4 out of 6 service lanes will be open at all times, des- cribed various other branch locations of the Bank of Sonoma County and outlined the proposed Rohnert Park operation. There being no one else desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, application for precise development.plan and architectural review for a Bank of Sonoma County facility to be located on northwest corner of State Farm Drive-extension and Rohnert Park Expressway was approved subject to the conditions.recommended by the Planning Commission. Page 4 August 27, 1979 AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Carbone ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Parcel Map No. 66 Planning Director Skanchy explained Parcel Map No. 66, which was on display, representing a lot split at the northeast corner of State.Farm Drive extension and Rohnert Park Expressway Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, Parcel Map No. 66 was approved subject to 'conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Carbone ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Major Thoroughfare City Engineer Brust reviewed the August 23, 1979 memo to the Signalization Improve- Council concerning possible imposition of a fee to offset the ment Fees cost of installing traffic signals, establishing the method of fee apportionment and informed that the matter was scheduled. for a duly noticed public hearing. Mayor Roberts opened the scheduled public hearing on major thoroughfare signalization improvement fees. City Engineer Brust read the following correspondence into the minutes and informed that copies of all communications received on the matter had been distributed to each Council member. 1. Letter dated August 13, 1979 from Fairway Homes, Inc., expressing opposition to the proposed fee. 2. Letter dated August 22, 1979 from Codding Enterprises supporting a fee of $250 per acre for commercial /industrial development. 3. Letter -dated August 27, 1979 from Debra Homes, indicating no opposition to signalization fees. City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution he had prepared which, if adopted, would establish an area of benefit, estimate the total cost of improvements and 'establish a method of fee apportionment. Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane, was recognized and indicated he felt the fee was reasonable and would provide for the continued orderly development. There being no one further desiring to be heard and no other written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Page 5 August 27, 1979 Discussion followed between City Engineer Brust, City'Attorney Flitner and members of the Council concerning the method of fee apportionment,. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Mayor Roberts, and unanimously,approved, further consideration of major thoroughfare silgnalization improvement fee was deferred until the September 11, 1979 City Council meeting. Stop Sign Request City Engineer Brust reviewed the August 23, 1979 memo to the Council concerning installation'of a stop sign on Fairway Drive at its intersection with Flores Drive. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting the time being approximately 8:10 p.m. Hal Janney, 4701 Fairway Drive, was recognized and commented on speeding traffic on Fairway Drive. Discussion followed between Council members and staff. Resolution No. 79-181 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 79-181 was waived and said resolution was ,adopted. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary,' Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point in the meeting the time being approximately 8:18 p.m. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communi- cations except as noted specifically in these minutes. City Manager's Report City Engineer Brust referred the Council to the Council meeting memo dated August 23, 1979 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. Qantas EIR City Attorney Flitner informed that the City of Cotati had not filed a suit concerning the Qantas EIR. State Farm Insurance Mayor Roberts informed that State Farm Insurance had been Zip Code given their own zip code (94926),that another application would be filed so that Rohnert Park can have a separate zip code from Cotatils. Unscheduled Public- Appearances Adjournment Page 6 August 279 1979 Vern Smith., 495 Arlen Drive was recognized and commented on his opposition to the removal of bus stops located southbound on Arlen Drive at Adrian Drive. Mr. Smith indicated that he used this stop because it was close to his residence and its removal would be a burden to himself and others that presently use the stop. Mr. Smith felt that Golden Cate Transit's means of letting the public know of the stops removal was very poor. He had contacted Golden Gate Transit to find out the reason for the removal and was told it was due to complaint: about litter by the owner of the residence where the bus stop is located. Mr. Smith indicated that the stop was located directly across from the john Reed Elementary School and that the litter was probably not generated by the persons waiting at the stop but by school children. Discussion followed between Council members and staff with Mr. Smith participating. Val Smith, 495 Arlen Drive was recognized and stated that she had spoken to the owner also about the school children messing up his yard, but that the owner commented that he felt the bus stop was not the main problem. The Council directed that the matter be set for public hearing at its September 11, 1979 meeting and notice of same be mailed to property owners in the area and posted at the subject bus stop. There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:37 p.m.