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1979/12/10 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 10, 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, 6750 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 and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:50 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (.) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Adding Non - Agendaed Items to Agenda Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy, Asst. City Manager Albright, and City Attorney Flitner. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 13, 1979 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached lists in the amount of $469,717.75 for November and $253,489.85 for December, were approved. City Manager Callinan requested that time be alloted under the City Manager's section of the meeting's agenda to consider a resolution for a Quitclaim Deed for Commerce Boulevard Right -of -Way: CONSENT C'AL'ENDAR City Manager Callinan referred the Council to Council memo dated December 5, 1979 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -207 A`RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF RICHARD SANCHEZ RESOLUTION.NO. 79 -208 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF DIANNE BUFORD RESOLUTION NO. 79 -209 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BONDS FOR MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR FINAL LIFT OF PAVING RESOLUTION NO. 79 -210 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ROLAND /MILLER /ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ATHLETIC FACILITY Page 2 :. December 10, 1.979 RESOLUTIOWNO. 79 -211 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ROLANDMILLER/ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 79-212, RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HERR/SMITH/ASSOCIATES FOR,LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR SUNRISE PARK RESOLUTION NO. 79-213 RESQLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HERR/SMITH/ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR HAHN SCHOOL AND 11H11 PARK, RESOLUTION.NO. 79-214 Rohnert Park Disposal Co. Agreement Ext. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO QANTAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-FOR CERTAIN COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS Acknowledging Rohnert Park Disposal Company exercise of option for five.,(5),years extension of,agreement (from July 1, 1980, to June 30,1985),. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 79-207,through 79-.214 was,waived and said resolutions were adopted, and the listed miscellaneous approval on the Consent Calendar was approved, RESOLUTION NO. 79-215 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COTATI• ROHNERT PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE. USE OF ROHNERT PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FIELD BY LEONARD BASEBALL TEAM RESOLUTION NO. 79r216 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH DR. THOMAS E. LEONARD (California League Baseball Team) - City Manager,Callinan read and explained the resolutions, referred Council to his memo dated December 5, 1979. Upon motion of Councilman.Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbones and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 79-215 and 79-216 were waived and said resolutions were adopted. 1930 Golf Course City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated Rates December 5, 1979 concerning the 1980 GO-If 'Course T) IXGL4- -- �q read and.explained a proposed resolution granting approval to :.,California Golf - Tennis for rates proposed for Mountain Shadows Golf Courses (north ' and south), read aloud the 1980 proposed rates, indicated that copies of same have been given to each Council member and solicited comments and/or suggestions. (A copy of the proposed 1980 Golf Course Rates are attached to the original set of these minutes.) Hugh Dougherty, 4742 Fairway Drive was recognized and expressed his concerns of annual rates vs., tax revenues, Indicated he would like to know what Cal Golf's investment return is. 7�, 'A , _ i 10'dncilmian Beary informad tu at Council Committee has been meting with Cal Golf and that staff will be receiving all financial information. Page 3 December 10, 1979 Mr. Dougherty questioned the length of Cal Golf's lease agree- ment with the City. Al Perron, 4735 Fairway Drive was recognized and questioned whether golf carts would still be mandatory on the north course, commenting that the 1980 rate change sheet did not indicate. City Manager Callinan informed Mr. Perron that golf carts will still be mandatory after 11:00 a.m. on the north course. Mr. Perron reported seeing persons on the north course at 6:00 p.m. walking the course. Discussion followed. Mr. Perron inquired if Cal Golf had an average time for playing the course on foot. Indicated that he had played the course on foot in less than 4 hours and felt that carts do not speed up play. Discussion followed. Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart left the Council Chambers at this time, Leaves and Returns the time being approximately 8:10 p.m. and returned at approxi- mately 8 :11 p.m. Hal Janney, 4701 Flores Avenue., was recognized and commented that course control is negligible and that he has seen course marshals very seldom during play. Mr. Janney recommended against mandatory golf carts and expressing feelings that there were better ways to monitor course usage. Mr. Janney felt more persons would use the course if they could walk. .Mr. Lyons, 7518 Boris Court was recognized and expressed feelings that yearly rates for Rohnert Park residents were too high. Indicated that he did not agree with 75% increase in rates to the residents. Discussion followed. Joe Broderick, 5389 Eunice Avenue was recognized, pointed out he was a member of the Sr. Citizens Advocate Committee, compared Cal Golf's 1980 rates to those of Bennett Valley's golf course. Mr. Broderick pointed out there were approximately 40 players on the south course at 11:00 a.m. of which 37 were senior citizens. Mr. Broderick recommended lower rates for senior citizens and juniors. Albert Ri.naldi, 4829 Fairway Drive was recognized, expressed he felt the annual rates were too high and the courses were in worse shape than ever. Mr. Rinaldi recommended residents and senior citizens be taken into consideration as far as rates were concerned. Discussion followed. Page 4 December 10, 1979 Mr. Lyons inquired what improvements.Cal Golf has made to the course. City Manager. Callinan read aloud a letter from Cal Golf dated September 21, 1979 listing all capital improvements made to the courses... Mr. Lyons questioned whether the $60,000 loss the City suffered from the golf course was just in revenues onl y Mr. Morford, 4722 Fairway Drive was recognized and pointed out that Cal Golf had expected a loss for the first 3 years from the beginning and felt that it was not right to make up these losses by charging higher rates. Mr. Morford advised Cal Golf to reconsider what rates are reasonable. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle was recognized and felt the annual rates should be restricted for younger and older persons. Roy Sayles, 4345 Fairway Drive was recognized and expressed he felt the rates should be the same for both the north and south courses. Discussion followed. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -217 RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL TO CALIFORNIA GOLF- TENNIS FOR RATES PROPOSED FOR MOUNTAIN SHADOWS GOLF COURSES (North and South) Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Beary,-to grant approval to California Golf - Tennis for rates proposed for Mountain Shadows Golf Courses (north and south). Said motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Carbone NOES: (.3) Councilmen Hopkins, Stewart and Robe:rlts Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Ca.Lbone, to alllenLL the rates contained in tale attachment rates proposed for Mountain Shadows Golf Courses (north and south). Said motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Stewart ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Roberts Discussion on fo lowed, Council directed Council Committee to return to Cal Golf -- Tennis and address the concerns brought Lip and strive for better rates. Discussion followed. Page 5 December 10, 1979 Councilman Hopkins volunteered to replace Councilman Beary on the Council's Ad Hoc Committee for the Golf Course. The Council consented. ORDINANCE NO. 368 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, SECTION 15.40.020 (Capital Outlay Fund Fees Adjustment For Increase In Cost of Construction Index) City Manager Callinan read and explained the ordinance. Discussion followed during which it was agreed that a public hearing would be held on the ordinance prior to its adoption and that a measure would be put on the April municipal election ballot to authorize annual adjustment of the fees for increases in the Cost of Construction Index. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved on a roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 368 was waived and said ordinance introduced. AXES: (5). Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None RESOLUTION NO. 79 -218 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING, AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No. 1956- 1, Assessment No. 6.9.4.1.1- 1.1- .1- 1.2 -1.2) Sonoma County Camp Foundation City Manager explained the resolution. Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on Project No. 1956- 1, Amended Assessment. No. 6,9.4.1.1- .1.1- 1.2 -1.2. There being no one desiring to be heard and no written communi- cations received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of.Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 79 -218 was waived and said resolution adopted. Mary Deeley and Julie Shilder were recognized. They gave a presentation on the Sonoma County Camp Foundation, distribut- ed material to each Council member and presented a slide presentation. Mrs. Shilder, the Executive Director, reported that the Camp Foundation.was seeking supportative funds to match those collected throughout the community in order to send children to.;camp..Mrs. Shilder suggested that the donation match at least $1,000 and not to exceed $2,000. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved, Council approved a contribution of at least $1,000 but not to exceed $2,000 to the Sonoma County Camp Foundation to match funds collected throughout the community and which funds are to be used to send under - privileged Rohnert Park youngsters to camp. Page 6 December 10, 1979 Recess Mayor Roberts declared -a recess at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 9:25 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:37 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Della Court Bike Mayor Roberts reported that Mrs. Gleason, the initial resident Path requesting installation of a bike path on Della Court has indicated to him that she wishes to drop the matter from consideration. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this time, the Leaves time being approximately 9:40 p.m. File No. 0698 - City Manager Callinan referred Council to his meeting memo Zambrano Brewer & dated December 5, 1979 concerning precise development plan Assoc. Precise and architectural review for 108 residential condominium Development Plan units to be located north of Golf Course Drive, east of Country Arch. Review Club Drive. Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed project referri )Ig..to.'site plans and elevations on display and noted that the applcetxphad been approved by the Planning Commission subject to conditions., City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this time, Leaves and Returns the time being approximately 9 :41 p.m. and returned at approxi- mately 9:42 p.m. 'Ray Zambrano, architect, was recognized and briefly reviewed the proposed project. Maybr,Roberts opened the public hearing on the application for precise development plan and architectural review for a 108 residential condominium units. City Manager Callinan indicated that co °respondence had been received asking Council consideration of the Planning Commission approval from Mr. Charles Kitchen; Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle was recognized and presented a petition for - rezoning of the subject parcel to single family. He questioned the applicant whether or not the units would be sold to individuals. Mr. Zambrano answered in the affirmative. Mr. Kitchen indicated that he was against the project because it was too close to the Hahn school and the project would also congest traffic in the surrounding area. There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to approve the application of Zambrano Brewer & Associates for precise development plan and architectural review for 108 residential condominium units. Councilman Hopkins withdrew his motion. Page 7 Discussion followed. December 10, 1979 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary and approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved Zambrano Brewer & Associates application for precise development plan and architectural review for 108 residential condominium units to be located north of Golf Course Drive, east of Country Club Drive subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. 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 time, the time being approximately 10:00 p.m. File No. 0289 - City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Robert Harris /Santa December 5, 1979 to the City Council concerning Robert Harris' Alicia Apts. Conver- and Olaf Gross's request for re- consideration of the condition sion Reconsideration imposed on the approval of the conversion of Santa Alicia Apartments to condominiums. Parks & Recreation Recommendation Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council accepted the proposal outlined in the November 16, 1979 letter from Messrs. Harris and Gross which would, among other things, provide the City with a gift of $100,000 in exchange for allow - ing the retention of the four -plea building in the Santa Alicia Apartments complex that the City staff had recommended be removed as a part of the approval for the apartments being converted to condominiums, and with the understanding that all the other conditions imposed by the Planning Commission would be fully complied with. AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, and Stewart NOES: (1) Mayor Roberts City Manager Callinan pointed out that reconsideration of the City's condominium conversion policy would be brought back to the Council. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated December 5, and November 21, 1979 concerning a petition from residents for more tennis courts at Dorotea Park, read aloud the letter of recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion followed. Page 8 December 10, 1979 Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart and unanimously approved, Council approved Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation that no more tennis courts be developed in Dorotea Park. External Auditor's City Manager Callinan referred Coucnil to his memo to the Report for the Council dated December 5, 1979 concerning formal acceptance Fiscal Year of the external auditor's reports for the fiscal. year ending June 30, 1979. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, Council accepted the external auditor's financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979. General Municipal City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated ' Election December 5, 1979 concerning discussion measures, if any, the Council wants to place on the April 8, 1980 municipal election ballot. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by,Councilman Stewart and unanimously approved, Council approved placing 2 measures on the April 8, 1980 General Municipal Election ballot for the following: 1. An advisory measure to determine whether or not .Rohnert Park wants the city to receive 2t of the sales tax rather than the it now received. 2. A measure to authorize adjustment of capital outlay fund fees for increases in the Cost of Construction index. Communications City Manager Callinan indicated that correspondence from the League of California Cities dated December 3, 1979 had been received in regards to the Municipal Election. Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications unless specifically noted in these minutes. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred Council to his memo dated December 5, 1979 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. Resolution No..79-219 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED (Commerce Boulevard Right- of-Way, A.P. No. 143-02038) City Manager Callinan read and explained the resolution. ..Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, Council waived reading of Resolution NO-79-219 and said resolution was adopted. Page 9 December 10, 1979 ,AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Beary City Attorney's Report City Attorney Flitner reported on the recent ruling that City governments were now allowed to enter into agreements with developers concerning development and that he will have more details at a later date. Hosting League of Councilman Hopkins initiated discussion concerning the City's California Cities hosting the League of California Cities Redwood Empire Division meeting in April 1980 and, reported that the Mayor of Los Angeles, who is President of the League will be the guest of honor and that no set date has yet been set. Councilman Hopkins suggested that rooms be tentatively booked at the local motels for League members, Discussion followed. Cancelling Council Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Meeting Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council cancelled the December 24, 1979 meeting due to its being Christmas Eve and agreed to hold a special meeting if deemed necessary. Della Court Caution Councilman.Stewart .requeste.d.a sign be placed on Della Court Sign cautioning drivers of children at play in the area. City Manager Callinan indicated that a sign will be installed. Councilman Carbone pointed out that the Della Court identifi- cation sign had been removed and recommended that it be replaced also. Meeting with Councilman Hopkins reported that he had scheduled a meeting Supervisor with County Supervisor Helen Rudee for the coming Friday to discuss matters of concern to Rohnert Park. Jr. Olympic's Donation Councilman Stewart asked that a donation be made to the Jr. Olympic program in support of Jon Kemmer a resident of Rohnert Park. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Council approved donating $100 to the Junior Olympic program in support of Jon Kemmer. Resolution No. 79 -220 RESOLUTION CONCERNING EVENTS IN IRAN Councilman Beary read and explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 79 -220 was waived and said resolution adopted. Jack Behl Jack Behl, 56 Allan Avenue was recognized and extended his thanks for the appreciation dinner on December 7, 1979. Mr. Behl questioned the possiblity of high rates to see the Page 10 December 10, 1979 baseball team now trying to locate within the city. Mr. Beh1 also commented that he had not received any written correspon- dence regarding his previous questions relative to the delapi -- dated sign on Commerce Boulevard near the Pacific Telephone building, or answers to any of his questions at previous meetings Discussion followed upon which City Manager Callinan .indicated that be would cheek into the matter of the sign on Commerce Boulevard. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11;06 p.m. ( , Deputy Ci -Clerk ATTEST Mayor'