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1980/02/11 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 11, 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 Councilmen 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 7:15 p.m. and led the pledge of .allegiance Roil Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Absent:, (0) None Staff present for all or part, of the meeting,: .:City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy Approval of,Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded.by Councilman Carbone, and ,unanimously approved, the minutes of January 28, 1980 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins`, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per`the attached 'list in the amount of $299,462.69 were ,approved. Non- »Agendaed Items City Manager Callinan requested that a resolution be added to the agenda which would accept the public improvements in the Foothills Subdivision. Council Candidates Councilman Hopkins inquired if any Council candidates were present in the audience. No one responded. ' \ iP� ii ei iPb° i'i °a♦` i6 °Tn 4 ep �° p4° °a °i a�i e�° ePi °ai °fie °° as �° ii eb ei °b a 9i °t �i a♦ 9♦° i♦ v ♦ s .. e a a♦ Ss a t 2 a ° C O N S E N T C L E N A R City Manager Callinan explained to the Council all the matters on the Consent Calendar and advised that due to a clerical error the final map for Santa Alicia Condominium (File No. 0289) had been listed on the.consent calendar section of the meeting's agenda. He requested that said matter be removed °'from`'the consent calendar because of the 2 to 2 vote taken at the last meeting. The Council concurred. Resolution No. 80 -35 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Martin Stone for Copeland Creek Right-of-Way) Resolution No. '80 -36 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Ralph T. Casebolt, Inc. for Hinebaugh Creek Right -of -Way Adjacent to Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park) Resolution No. 80--37 RESOLUTION AUTHORIwING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES P age 2 February 11, 1980 Resolution No; 80 -38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND POSITION TITLE CHANGES FOR CERTAIN RECREATION PROGRAMS Resolution No. 80-39 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE O,F BONDS FOR COLEMAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZING.THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR FINAL LIFT OF PAVING Resolution No. 80-40 RESOLUTION.ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB VILLA SUBDIVISION Ordinance No. 370 AN ORDINANCE OF THE'CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REQUIRING VENDING MACHINES.WITHIN THE CITY TO DISPLAY THEREON THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE OWNER OF THE MACHINE Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 80-35 through 80->40 and Ordinance No. 370 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. as •: ;: ., ;'• �. .; .•; ,.. .•. .; ,. .° .. 4e Final Map /File 0289 Approval of final map, File No. 0289, Robert Harris, Santa Robert Harris, Santa Alicia Condominium (48 condominium units) and authorizing Alicia Condominium the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision agreement (REMOVED FROM prior to the map being released for recording (continued CALENDAR) from January 28, 1980 when 2 -2 vote was taken). Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and .approved by :the following roll call vote, the final map for the Santa. Alicia Condominium (48 condominium units,, File No. 0289, was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released :,for recording: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Carbone and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Stewart and Roberts Resolution No. 80 -41 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Wells, No. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Holes and Casings Only a Project No. 1979 -20) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously .approved, reading of Resolution No.-.80-41 was waived; and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 80--42 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Traffic Signals on Southwest Boulevard-at Country Club Drive, at Camino Colegio, and at Snyder Lane - Project No. 1979 -9) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -42 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 3 "'" February 11, 1980 Resolution No. 80 »43 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Bicycle /Pedestrian Bridges Over Copeland Creek and Over Hinebaugh Creek - Project No. 1980 -5) `City MMager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously'` approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -43 was waived and 'said`resolution was adopted. LEAA Funds Participa- City Manager Callinan referred the Council to a letter tion from the North Bay_Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board concerning the' city's preference on how to participate in the recept'and' administration of Law Enforcement Administration 'Assistance funds. Mr. Callinan requested that the Council defer this matter to its next meeting in order to poll the other cities and county on how,they will respond to the letter. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, .and unanimously approved, consideration of LEAA funds participation was deferred to` the February 25, 1980 City Council meeting. Lighting Jr. High City Manager Callinan reminded the Council that it had, Tennis Courts at.its January 14, 1980 meeting, directed staff to pursue a lighting program for the Rohnert Park Junior High School tennis court lights. He informed that a survey had been conducted `of residents who live on Burton Avenue opposite the I vicinity of the tennis courts to determine whether there were any objections to the installation of the lights and that a copy of the survey results and comments made by residents had been provided to each Councilman which showed 7 families in favor, 2 against, and 5 not responding. Mayor Roberts invited anyone in the audience desiring to speak on the tennis courts matter to so do. Mr. Russell Tucker, 7322 Burton Avenue, was recognized and commented that although in support of the lights that he couldn't rationalize the amount of money that would be spent to install night lights when the courts were in such poor condition, specifically the courts are not adequately main- tained City Manager Callinan explained that staff had anticipated trying to work out a program to improve the courts after discussing lighting the courts with the school district. Discussion followed between Council members. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed staff to contact the school district concerning installation of lights at the junior high school tennis courts and to try and work out a program for maintenance and refurbishment of the courts. Page 4 February 11, 1980 File No. 0589 - City Manager Callinah informed that Ray Hoffman's application Ray Hoffman Develop- for precise development plan ,and architectural review for ment Co., Conominiums a 52 unit condominium project to be located on Enterprise Drive was duly noticed for a_public hearing and that copies of all pertinent information had been provided to each Counci_ member. Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his planning staff report and site and elevation plans which were displayed. Mayor Roberts . dpened the public hearing on the application of Ray Hoffman Development Company's application for precise development plan and architectural review for a 52 unit condominium project. Mr. Ray Hoffman, 810 College Avenue, Kentfield, was recognize( and explained that it was impossible to get financing for rental units (apartments) at this time. He informed that he would have to charge, a very high rent in order to cover the debt service` on such a project. He referred the Council to a court decision saying that if a proposed project met the zoning requirements , then the governing body could not deny approval of the use. He informed that as a condominium project he could get, financing and start development within the next few months, whereas if he tried to develop apart - ments he would have to`wait an indefinite period before obtainin3zfinancing and starting construction. There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no communications: received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the fallowing roll call vote, the Council approved Ray Hoffman Development Company's applicatior (,File No. 0589) for precise development plan and architectural review for a 5? unit condominium project subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Carbone and Roberts NOES :, (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Stewart Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communication unless specifically noted in these minutes. Mobile Owners League City Manager Callinan read aloud a letter received from the Golden State Mobile Owners League concerning rent increase in the Las Casitas Mobile Home Park. Election Update`' City Manager Callinan informed that there are thirteen Counci candidates for the upcoming General Municipal Election. Taxi Cab City Manager Callinan informed that he had a discussion with Mr. Bailey today concerning his taxi cab operation and that Mr. Bailey would be preparing a written report concerning his hours of operation and response to calls. Discussion followed. Page a5 February 11, 1980 Baseball Update City Manager Callinan advised that fencing was being installed at the junior high school baseball field, that the plans .for bleachers, are.being reviewed at this time,by the State, and that various builders and contractors will be contributing towards construction of a press box, and two contractors are doing work on the dugouts. Burton Avenue Rec. City Manager Callinan informed that proposals had been solicited Center A.C. for the installation of heating and air conditioning units, as outlined in Administrative Asst. Jones' February 5th memorandum, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. Mr. Callinan informed that the contract for same would be issued to Smith Plumbing, low bidder. The Council concurred. Tennis Courts Lights City Manager Callinan informed that each Councilman had Operation /Cost been provided with a copy of the amounts paid for electrical service to Dorotea and Eagle Parks for 1978 and 1979. He explained that the amount spent for power was minimal when compared to potential cost for installation of coin operated devices and vandalism repair of same. The Council indicated agreement. Resolution No. 80 -44 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BONDS FOR THE FOOTHILLS SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR FINAL FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL WORK City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to defer this matter to the next Council meeting. Councilman Beary seconded the motion. Discussion followed during which Councilman Beary withdrew his second and the motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, reading of Resolution No. 80 -44 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins Mobile Home Advisory Councilman Carbone informed that at the February 25th Council Committee meeting that he would recommend the Council consider establishing a mobile home advisory committee. Mobile Home Monopoly Councilman Hopkins requested that City Attorney Flitner research the possibility of having mobile homes regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. Condominium /Apartment Councilman Hopkins requested that City Attorney Flitner Development Fee investigate the legality of the city imposing a fee on condo- minium developments in order to finance construction of apartments for rental purposes. Discussion followed. Page 6 February 11, 1980 Councilman Beary commented on the mobile home park situation and the lack of competition in the "free enterprise" system which h`as been created by Federal, State and local government controls." , He pointed out that the city's no annexation policy: itself" lended to the monopoly. Candidate for City Mayor Roberts informed that individuals had been going around Council the mobile home parks saying that he is riot a candidate for -City Council which is simply untrue. Adjournment There being no further business,' the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:42 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Faus APP ROV Mayor Roberts � INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM / �Ad 70: Peter M. CaIliouu FROM: Melvin P. Jones City Manager Administrative &uot, RE: 8cutio& and Air Conditioning Burton Avenue Kcc. Center DATE: February 5, 1980 The following quotations were submitted for the installation of combined heating and air conditioning units at the Burton Avenue Recreation Center. ^ Smith Plumbing $8,958,15 Dohucrt Park 585-09l7 Reliance Enterprises $9,933.08 Santa Xoau 545-5468 MuIm Metal $10,155.00 Santa Rosx 545-2286 Comm Air $11,040.00 Berkeley 415-525-1200 Jerry Soll $13,616.00 Dude8u 546-8806 Smith 9|omhiug io just moving into 6cat1ok and air conditioning. Their references as p]'umhoro were excellent including Cooper-?owery Development and Henry Hicks, Associates. | recommend the contract be awarded to Smith Plumbing.