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1980/01/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 14, 1980 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 calked the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:45 p.m. and led the pledge of alle- giance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Absent: (0) None Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the Council went on-record indicating that if Goldrich, Kest and Associates' senior citizens project is approved 'by HUD and scheduled for early development, then the City will give favorable consideration to that firm's request to not have the increase ifi•Capital Outlay Fund fees apply to said project. Staff present -for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy. Invocation Rabbi David Kopstein, Congregation B'nai Israel, was present and gave the invocation to start the 'new year. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 10, 1979 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone,' and unanimously approved, the bills presented •per the attached lists in the amount of $476,627.50 for December and $816,465.68 for January, were approved. Ordinance No. 368 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE'ROHNERT PARK 11UNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, SECTION' 15.40,'020 (Capital Outlay Fund Fees Adjustment for Increase in Cost of Construction Index) City Manager' Callinan explai'ne'd the ordinance and' advised that a letter had been received from Goldrich, Kest and Associates requesting that the increase in Capital Outlay Fund fees not be applicable to its Country Club`Village senior citizens projec Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins' seconded by Councilman Carbone'; and unanimously' approved by a zloil call vote, reading, of Ordinance No. 368 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES:-(5) Councilmen Iieary, , Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES. (0) None Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the Council went on-record indicating that if Goldrich, Kest and Associates' senior citizens project is approved 'by HUD and scheduled for early development, then the City will give favorable consideration to that firm's request to not have the increase ifi•Capital Outlay Fund fees apply to said project. Page 2 January 14, 1980 if �: } °t 9 °C D °t .. iC n .. .. .. .. .r .. ., .q .rC } °t D °C } °C } °C ' °t }rC } °C ': 'r. 'rC ' °. }: •0t .. S °C C O N S E N T C AFL E N D A R City Manager Calli nan referred the Council to Council memo dated January 9, 1980 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar,, Resolution No. 80 -01 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF WILLIAM WALKER Resolution No. 80 -02 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF GOLDIE PARKER Resolution No. 80 -03 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PARTNERSHIP DEED (From Western Business Park Associates for Bike Path Along; North Side of Hinebaugh Creek) Resolution No. 80 -04 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (For Facilities to Servie the Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision) Resolution No. 80 -05 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Classic Court Assessment District, Project No. 1979-5) Resolution No. 80 -06 RESOLUTION,QUTLINING POLICY CONCERNING-USE OF FEES DEPOSITED IN CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND Resolution No. 80 -07 RESOLUTION OUTLINING AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR USE OV PERSONAL CARS. Resolution No. 80 -08 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE.OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVINGtTHE FIVE YEAR FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROGRAMS FOR THE.HEALDSBURG URBAN AREA -SANTA ROSA URBANIZED AREA AND THE•PETALUMA URBAN AREA Resolution No. 80 -09 RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE PROPOSED COUNTY -WIDE STIP PRIORITY LIST ' Resolution No. 80 -10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING ABAG PROJECTIONF. Resolution No. 80 -11 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT (Industrial Center Way Assessment District, Project No. 1979 -7) Resolution No. 80 -12 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO'PROPOSED, ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE (Industrial Center Way Assessment District, Project No. 1979 -7) r; Resolution No. 80 -13 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED (Industrial Center Way Assessment District, Project No. 1979 -7) Resolution No. 80 -14 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Industrial Center Way Assessment District, Project No. 1979 -7) Page 3 January 14, 1980 Ordinance No. 369 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AOHNERT PARK AMENDING THt ROHNERT• PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 2, SECTION 2.60.010 (Conflict of Interest) Upon motion of Coun:;.ilrnan Deary, seconded by Councilman ,. Hopkins, and una: ;.,nom s'. r apprc-ed, reading of Resolutions Nos. 80 -01 t vou.?,,h 80 --14 an.3 Ordinance No. 369 was waived and said resolutions were adopted and Ordinance No. 369 introduced. ��t 9�! .. lk .. 4�: 0�: : C .. .. 7: .�t .. 7: f! :: Sri Lhi ' • Opt :�t' '.�t Si L: 3t Sit a iC S: .. Sit :'t Family Information Mri Steven N. Holdaway,'member of the Board of Directors of Center Family''Information Center in Cotati; was recognized and explained the type of services offered by his organization. Pat Agnew, Director of Family Information Center, was recognize. and explained in detail services, number of individuals served in Rohnert Park, and where funds are derived to operate the center. , Discussion 'followed between City Council members, City Manager Callinan and Pat Agnew. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:30 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconed by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following voice vote, a one- time $2,000 allocation was approved for the Family Information Center subject to the condition that the Center's Director provide City Manager Callinan with pertinent information concerning services, staffing, referrals, number of clients and use of funding. AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Stewart and Roberts NOES:- (0)' None MBS'TAIN: (1) Councilman Beary ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins ' Cultural Arts Sculpture Contest Councilman Hopkins Returns Councilman Beary abstained from discussing and /or voting on the matter because he is "a member of the Board of Directors of Family Information Center. Mrs. Clara Brown, President of the'Cultural Arts Corporation, was recognized and requested that the City Council endorse sponsorship of a sculpture 'contest for the new Community and Recreation Center. She informbd that first prize would be $500. Councilman' Hopkins returned'at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8130 p.m. Upon motion of'Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as endorsing the Cultural Art Corporation's sculpture contest for the new Community and Recreation Center. Page 4 January 14, 1980 Golf Courses Rates City Manager Callinan reviewed his January 9s, 1980 memo to 1980 the Council concerning proposed rates and policies of California Golf - Tennis for the Mountain Shadows Golf Courses (North and South) . Discussion followed. Resolution No. 80 -15 RESOLU'_ :',D �T 1� ^ '!T' 1"I;, 1980 GOLF COURSE RATES FOR CALI Fu ;t Council,::',' '2oax,y "ti(,n, which was seconded by Councilman Carbone, to waiva •chc reading of Resolution No. 80 -15 and adopt said resclutlon. Mr. Lyons was recognized and commented about the amount that California Golf- Tennis charged for its yearly calendar rates. Discussion followed between Council members during which it was .explained that California,Golf- Tennis could not charge anything higher than the rates approved by the City Council. Councilman Stewart Councilman. Stewart left the Council rhambe.rs at approximately ,eaves and Returns 8:37 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:35 p.m. Councilman Beary's motion.to waive the reading of Resolution No. 80 -15 and adopt said resolution was unanimously approved by a voice vote. Planning and Zoning City Manager.Callinan, referring to his January 9, 1980 Council Matters meeting memo, informed that all three planning and zoning matters Listed on the meeting's agenda were duly noticed for public hearings.. File No. 0703 - Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed official Commerce Blvd. Setback setback 1 i ne fnr CommerceCommerceBoulevard from Arleit Drive to Golf Course Drive om a site.plan .which was displayed and noted that the Planning Commission.-had adopted a resolution recommend- ing to the City Council that-the-official setback for Commerce Boulevard be approved... Mayor Roberts opened.the, public hearing•,concerning the proposed official setback line for Commerce Boulevard from Arlen Drive to the south to Golf Course Drive on':the north. Jim Redding., 7147. Barbi, was;recognized -and informed that he hadn,'t realized when, this matter had been discussed before the Planning;Commission.that it would eliminate all parking ;within the setback line,and that the setback would be measured from the property line and not the road right -of -way. Mr. Redding objected to the proposed setback policy because it wouldn't allow any flexibility in developing the. remainder of the, property along Commerce Boulevard., He noted that most of Commerce Boulevard would not meet the proposed setback standard and expressed that he was'not quite sure why this new, standard was proposed since the setbacks required in the past had,been so inconsistent; Mr. Redding explained that some of the structures that met the p ^oposed building setback do not have quality landscaping, consequently it was not a question of the depth of the setback, but how the area was landscaped. He recommended that the proposed setback be treated as a building setback line and that it allow for parking within the setback area. He also suggested this standard apply to to the State Farm Drive extension. Pape 5 January 14, 1980 Mr. Howard Boggs,, 5430 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and expressed that he had - worked for the beautification of Rohnert Park, but it had come as a surprise to him that there.was no parking allowed within the 43' setback from Commerce Boulevard. He explained that he owned a parcel which would fail to meet the standard, but which had not been excepted from the proposed setback standard. Mr. Boggs used the blackboard to draw an outline depicting how his parcel would be rendered virtually useless by the proposed setback. He pointed out that emphasis should be put on the aesthetics of a parcel and not so much on the setback and recommended that.parking be allowed from a.15 foot setback. Mayor Roberts indicated for the record that he was just conducting the meeting and would not participate in either discussion or voting on this matter because he had property on Commerce Boulevard. There being no one further desiring to be.heard, and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 80 -16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING A BUILD- ING SETBACK LINE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD FROM ARLEN DRIVE ON,THE SOUTH TO GOLF COURSE DRIVE ON THE NORTH Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Council- man Beary, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 80 -16 and adopt said resolution with the provision that the setback line should apply, to buildings and structures only and that Assessor's Parcel Nos. 143 - 030 -12 and 143 - 030 -18 would be excluded from the new setback standards. Jim Redding was recognized and indicated that he was in favor of the re- worded resolution. Councilman Carbone's.motion to�waive the reading of Resolu- tion No. 80 -16 and adopt same was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary,,.Carbone, Hopkins and Stewart NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Roberts File No. 0704 - Planning. Director Skanchy explained Robert Forsher's application Robert Forsher, for precise development plan and architectural review of Office- Warehouse an office- warehouse building to be located on Martin Avenue in Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision, as shown on site plans which were on display. Mayor Roberts & Mayor Roberts and Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers Councilman Beary Leave during Planning Director Skanchy's presentation, the time being approximately 8:58 p.m. Mayor Roberts returned at approximately 9:00 p.m. Page 6 January 14, 1980 Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on the application of Robert Forsher for precise development plan and architectural review for an office- warehouse building. 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 approved by the following voice vote, the Council approved Robert Forsher's application'(File No. 0704) for precise.develpment plan and architectural review of an office- warehouse building 'subject 'to -the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: ( -3) Councilmen Carbone; Hopkins and Stewart NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Roberts ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary File No. 0697 - Lopez Planning Director Skanchy explained Lopez Construction's Construction, Freight application for'precise developinent plan and architectural Transfer Facility review of a freight transfer facility on Martin Avenue in Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision, as shown on site plans which were on display.' Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing•on the application of Lopez Construction for Precise development plan and archi- tectural review for a freight transfer facility. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written communi- cations received,' K1 yor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone`,' seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, the Council- appraved Lopei Constriction °s' application (File No. 0697) for precise devel-615medn `t'plhr�''and''af6hitectural review for a freight transfer facility (File No. 0697) subject to the conditions, recommenatd bye the Planning Commission o AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins; Stewart and Roberts NOES_'_ !nl None; ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being-approximately 9':10`p.m, Reconvene Mayor -Roberts reconvened the meeting; at approximately 9:20 p.m. with all Councilmen present, except Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins. . April 1980 General City Manager Callinan reviewed his January 9, 1980 memo to Municipal Election the City Council concerning various election matters. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, authorization was given to the Sonoma County Election Department to consolidate precincts for the April 8, 1980 General Municipal Election as that department deems necessary. ,uncilman Carbone iters Page 7 January 14, 1980 AYES: (8) Councilmen Beary, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None, ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at approxi- mately 9:22 p.m. City Manager Callinan advised that the Election Department had been notified that candidates desiring to submit a Statement of Qualifications for enclosure in the sample ballot will have to bear the cost of same, unless a candidate can show "need" to the satisfaction of the City Council, and that the statement shall all not exceed 200 words and that the candidate would be expected to pay the I estimated printing charge ($90) at the time his nomination paper was filed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Councilratified staff's notification to the Sonoma County Election.Department that candidate's would be expected.to Pay the estimated printing charge of $90 for the Statement of Qualifications. City Manager Callipan explained certain proposed measures for the April ballot, namely a measure advising, the Governor and the Legislature to have enacted into a law a reallocation of existing sales and use taxes and authorizing automatic yearly review of Capital Outlay Fund fees for cost of constructioh. Index changes. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the City Council that the proposed measure concerning reallocation of.existing sales and use taxes should not be placed on, the ballot., esolution No. 80,-17 A BZSOL I UTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO SUBMIT A MEASURE TO THE VOTERS : OF THE CITY -OF ROHNERT PARK •TO FIX ,CAPITAL H AL OUTLAY OUTLAY FEES,, AND TO ALL1,14 THE ADJUSTMENT OF. CAPITAL OF LIVING FEES ON A14 ANNUAL BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDEX City .Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone., seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80-17 was waived and said resolution was approved. City 'Manager callinan informed that the city's bond counsel, Wilson, Morton, Assaf and McElligott., had determined because of Proposition 13 that th'6,city could not place a bond measure on th.e'April ballot for general obligation bonds for either a cultural 1 'arts threatre or community gymnasium. ,esolution No. 80-18 RESOLUTION OF .THE .CITY COUNCIL .(T_! THE CITY T OF ROHNERT CALLING* ELECTION (April 89 19,80. I General Municipal Election) City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Be ' ary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80-18 was waived and said resolution was adopted by title. Page 8 January itN,, 1980 Matters from Parks & City Manager Callinan.reviewed his January 9, 1980 memo to Recreation Commission the`City Council concerning the Parks and Recreation Commission's ,recommendation about a "vandalism" park and soccer field. Resolution No. 80 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR `FENCING AND SEATING At ROHNERT PARK JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL FIELD (Project No. 19801) City Manager Ca'#inan explained the resolution referring to his January q,-,1980 memo to the City Council. Upon motion of Councilman.Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously, approved,,reading of Resolution No. 810 -19 was waived and said resolution was adopted, City Manager Callihan informed that copies of a letter received from R. C. W. Development Corporation concerning; the proposed leasing of the city's 'land on South Santa Rosa Avenue (Redwood Drive) to develop a softball field,comp.lex had been distributed to each Councilman. Mr. Callinan advised that he would be setting up, a meeting between the Council's baseball committee and Mr. Williams to discuss the matter further. Resolution No. 90 -20 RESOLUTION AMENDING PEJ .ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENT CHARGE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80--20 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Communications Communicat ions "'per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City "Council. Nd action was taken on any communication unless specifical..ly...noted in these minutes. 11 City Manager's Report. City .Manage ' Cal1inan: refe "rred the Council to his memo dated January 9, 1.980 to the 'City Council for .explanation of all matters on the City Manage'r's Report`sect,ion of the meeting agenda. Junior Miss Pageant Mike' Rosen,' who was pre ' sent `in the audience, was recognized and the Council expressed its „appreciation for his donation to the Junior Miss Pageant on behalf of the city. Janet Rasmussen, Miss Rohiert'Park 1980 and participant in the upcoming pageant, was present and recognized. Annual Performance City Manager Callinan x`n forme d`'that the .Council had discussed Review his performance in executive session. Mayor Roberts invited comments from the audience on Mr. Callihan's performance. No one responded. Resolution No. 80 -21 RESOLUTION OF WELCOME TO AMANDA GROOM AND EXPRESSION OF CONGRA'T'ULATIONS TO HER PARENTS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman'Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 ®21 was waived and said'resol.ution was adopted. Page 9 January 14, 1980 Resolution No. 80 -22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BOND (Snyder Lane Adjacent to Rancho Grande) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -21 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan informed that the firm of Roland /Miller/ Performing Arts Ctr. Associates planned on using the services of S. Leonard Auerbach and Associates regarding the development of a program for the performing arts center. The Council endorsed same. Soccer Field City Manager Callinan explained that he recently held a meet- ing with Bob Daggett, Principal of Rancho Cotate High School; Jim Davidson, Asst. Supt. of the Unified School District; City Engineer Brust and Recreation Director Pekkain about developing a permanent soccer field at the high school. He informed that even though school district officials would like to get the area developed, they were concerned about parking facilities and debris. City staff is presently looking at the Evergreen Elementary School site to locate such a soccer field. Discussion followed between Council members and City Manager Callinan and during which the Council indicated that residents in the Area of the Evergreen Elementary School site should be contacted before a final decision is made about location of the soccer.field. Resolution.No. 80 -23 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL FIXING THE DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST BALLOT MEASURES AND FIXING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WORDS IN SAID ARGUMENTS City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -23 was waived and said resolution was adopted.' The City Council directed City Manager Callinan to prepare an argument in favor of the ballot measure. Cultural Arts Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning establishing Facility Fund a Cultural Arts Fund for the new performing arts center. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed that a "Cultural Arts Facility Fund" be established and that the interest on monies placed therein should accrue to said fund. Lighting Jr. High Councilman Carbone informed that he had been contacted by Tennis Courts several individuals suggesting that the junior high school tennis courts should be lighted. Discussion followed. Page 10 January 14, 1960 'Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Council, man Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council directed that a lighting program be instituted for the junior high school tennis courts subject,tO contacting residents opposite the tennis courts and subject to the approval of the school district. Mr. Bob Rose 'was recognized and asked about on a program to light Surnise Park tennis courts and he was informed that Sunrise Park was a separate development ,from the junior high lights matter...but that lighting of the Sunrise Park courts was planned. Resolution No. 80 -24 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CALIFORNIA CRIME LATCH Mayor Roberts read the resolution. Upon motion of'Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 80 -24 was adopted. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being.approximately 10:05 p.m.' Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting-at approxmately 10:06 p.m. Zack Behl Mr. 'Jack Behl, "56 Allan Avenue, was "recognized and inquired if any questionnaires went out to Neighborhood "B" before the junior high baseball field improvements were undertaken for the professional ball team. Mayor Roberts indicated that a public hearing had been held. Mr. Behl informed that he had sent a letter to the City Council and City Manager regarding several items. 4 ,Tayor Roberts indicated that the City Council had, during the communications review, directed City Manager Callihan to respond to Mr. Behl's letter in writing. adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:07 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 1980. eputy tfify Cler _ aus �APPRO A'I M~ o erts