1980/10/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 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 Stewart 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 Stewart :called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7 :30 p.m. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
Present: (5) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins, Roberts
and Stewart
Absent: (0) None.,
Staff present'for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Safety
Dennett, Finance Director,Netter and Planning Director
Skanchy
Moment of Silence. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Walter Hopkins,
father of Councilman Warren.Hopkins, who recently passed away.
Minutes City.Manager Callinan.requested.;that approval of.the
September 22, 1980 minutes, be deferred to the next meet-
ing.
Bills for Approval Upon motion of Councilman. Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone.', and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached 'list in the amount of $2,081,027.29
were approved.as submitted.
C 0 N S E T C A L E N D A R
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to the Council
meeting memo dated October 9, 1980 for explanation of
all the matters on the consent calendar and noted the
following corrections to same:
1. With reference to Resolution No. 80 -179, the
easement provided by the city to Pacific Gas and
Electric Cd.is in the bike path area along the top
of Copeland Creek, and in the area north of Santa
Alicia Drive rather than Country Club Drive.
2. Resolution No. 80. -186 'would authorize issuance
of an easement to the Sonoma County Water Agency
to maintain portions of Coleman. Creek.'
Mayor Stewart informed that Parcel Map No. 77 would be removed
from the Counsent Calendar.
Discussion followed concerning the .Accountant /Auditor
position authorized in the 1980 -81 Budget.
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Resolution No. 80 -178 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF GLENN MERRILL .
Resolution No. 80 -179 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMEN TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
CO. (For Facilities: to Serve Well No. 5)
Resolution No. 80 -180 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING
RESOLUTION N0. 80-147 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EnECUTE
A CORRECTED QUITCLAIM DEED (To "Sonoma Grove Associates)
Resolution No. 80 -181 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL VACATING AND
ABANDONING A PORTION OF CAMINO COLEGIO AVENUE ROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERLY PROPERTY LINE OF CAMINO
COLEGIO ESTATES
Resolution No. 80 -182 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Backstop. Rohnert
Park Stadium, Project'No. 1980 -12)
Resolution No. 80 -183 RESOLUTION CALUING'FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Lighting, Rohnert
Park Stadium, :Project No. 1980 -12,)
Resolution No. 80 -184 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION
NO. 8, UNIT. B.
Resolution No. 80 -185 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT
SERVICES WITH THE.COUNTY OF SONOMA (Bus Service Route 12)
Resolution No. 80- 186 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO
MAINTAIN PORTIONS OF COLEMAN CREEK AND APPROVING ISSUANCE
OF EASEMENT FORSAKE
Resolution No. 80 -187 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SETTING CERTAIN
PAY RATE AND RANGE (Accountant /Auditor)
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
Nos. 80 -178 through 80 -187 was waived and said resolutions
were adopted.:
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Parcel Map No. 77 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,,and unanimously approved by a voice vote, with Council-
man Carbone abstaining from- voting, Parcle Map No. 77, File
No. 0739, Codding Enterprises' Sizzler Steakhouse, was
approved.
Sr. Advisory Peter McCormick, President of the Rohnert Park Chapter of the
Commission: American Association of Retired Persons, was recognized and
requested that the City Council consider the formation of a
"senior advisory commission" s >,to work cooperatively with
the'City Council on addressing mattei-s related to senior
citizens.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins; seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed
City'Manager Callinan to draft and appropriate resolution or
ordinance which would establish a "senior advisory commission ".
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National Business.
Janice Lint, President of the Two Cities Business and
Women's Week -
Professional Women's Club, was recognized and commented
on the impact of business and professional women in the
nation.
Mayor Stewart presented President Lint with a proclamation
designating national Business Women's Week from October 19 -25
in the city afd expressed` appreciation to the Two Cities
Business and'Professional'Women's Club for its interest in
civic affairs
Planning and
City Manager Callinan, referring to the Council meeting memo
Zoning Matters
dated October 9, 1980, informed that the planning and zoning
matters listed on the meeting's agenda were duly noticed for
public hearing and copies of all pertinent information
had been provided to each Council member.
File No..0714 -
Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report regarding the
Fairway Homes, Inc..
application of Fairway Homes, Inc. for precise development
plan and.architect�Tal review for .a 66 unit townhouse project
to 'be located south of East Cotati Avenue, contiguous to the
west and south property lines of Sonoma Grove and east of the
proposed extension of Camino Colegio. Discussion followed
concerning adequate parking.for tenants and guests.
Mayor Stewart opened the public- hearing on the application
of Fairway Homes' Inc..for precise development
plan and architectural review for a townhouse project (File
No. 0714).
Dewayne Strawther, Fairway Homes, Inc., was recognized and
commented on the. parking provided stating that his firm should
not be Penalized for future parking requirements, that is
requiring more than two parking.spaces per unit. Mr.
Strawther also remarked that he didn't know how to keep
unauthorized persons from entering the confines of the proposed
development, but that it an effort to further secure the
development he was constructing a masonary fence to the rear of
Sonoma Grove. Mr. Strawther informed that there were actually
66 townhouse units in the proposed project and not 68 as
indicated on the meeting's agenda.
Mayor Stewart inquired what would be the anticipated cost per
unit and whether the:development would have a homeowner's
association. .
Mr. Strawther felt that the units would sell in the $50,000
price range and explained that a homeowner's association would
be required because of the public improvements installed in the
development..
Mayor Stewart inquired if the units were intended for owner
occupancy and whether or not a certain realtor, viz. Tex
Gaynos would be selling the units.
Mr. Strawther indicated that the units would be owner occupied
and that the individual mentioned would not be the realtor for
.the project.
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There'•being; no one further desiring to be heard and no
written communications' received, Playor Stewart closed
the' public" '`- hearing.
Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Roberts, to grant precise development plan
and architectural review to Fairway Homes, Inc. for a
66 unit townhouse project (File No. 0714) subject to the
conditions contained in -the planning staff report.
Discussion followed concerning architectural treatment
of the proposed townhouses compared to other condominium
projects
The motion to grant precise development plan and architectural
review to Fairway Homes, Inc. for its 66 unit townhouse
project subject to conditions contained in the planning
staff report as approved by the Planning Commission was
approved by the following voice voter
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone,'Cavalli, Hopkins and
Roberts
NOES: (1) Mayor Stewart
File No. 0755- Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report concerning
Transworld System,Inc. the application of Transworld System, Inc. for precise
development plan,;and architectural review for a computer
billing firm to be located east of Commerce Boulevard,
south of and contiguous to the World of Lights building.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Stewart opened the public hearing on the application
of Transworld System, Inc. for precise development plan
and architectural review for a structure to be located
on Commerce Boulevard.
Jim Redding, Western Business Park Associates, was recognized
and offered to answer any questions concerning the proposed
structure, commented on building materials, archtectural
treatment of the proposed structure in relationship to
other buildings in the area and use of a common driveway
adjacent to the World of Lights.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no
written communications received, Mayor Stewart closed
the public hearing.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved, the application of
Transworld System, Inc. for precise development plan and
architectural review for a computer billing firm (File
No. 0755) was approved subject to the conditions contained
in the planning staff report.
Hewlett - Packard City Manager Callinan confirmed that Hewlett - Packard would
be acquiring approximately 263 acres in the southeastern
area of the city in order to develop a facility. He informed
that once that firm submitted its site and development
plans preparation of the appropriate environmental impact
documents and consideration of zoning and a General Plan
amendment would commence.
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October 14, 1980
Westerly Extension City Manager Callinan informed that on October 16, 1980 the
of Expressway Sonoma County Planning Commission would be considering
whether or not the westerly extension of the Rohnert Park
Expressway should be deleted from the County General Plan.
Discussion followed..
Resolution No. 80 -188 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CONCERNING THE ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Recess
Reconvene
Housing Bonds
Program
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 80 -188 was waived and said resolution was adopted
by title.
Mayor Stewart declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the,time being approximately 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Stewart reconvened the meeting at approximately
8:37 p.m, with all Council members, except Councilman
Carbone, present.
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to Finance
Director Netter's memo, dated October 10, 1980, concerning
the housing bonds program and introduced Jim Copeland
of Wilson, Morton, Assaf and McElligott, bond counsel,
and Mark Johnson of Sutro Co. Inc., bond underwriters.
City Manager Callinan informed that copies of all pertinent
information had.been provided to each Council member prior
to the meeting and that the, second paragraph of page 2
of Finance.,Director Netter's memo should be corrected
to reflect that.the 19rules for.lenders state that the
banks must have minimum net worth (instead of "assets ")
of $250,000 (instead of 11$250,000,00011). Mr. Callinan
also commented on the State Housing Bond Credit Committee's
recent review of the City of Pittsburg's application for
housing bonds in the amount of $235,000,000 and subsequent
approval for an issue of only $50,000,000.
Mark Johnson, Sutro Co. Inc, was recognized and reviewed
various aspects of the housing bonds program under AB
1355 with reference to income limit, State Housing Bond
Credit Committee approval,'tax exempt status for the housing
bonds, expenditures for printing documents and soliciting
applications from developers, and financial institutions.
Ordinance_ No. 375 ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HOME FINANCING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OFFICERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council-
man Roberts,.and unanimously approved by a voice vote,
reading of Ordinance No.' 37.5 was waived and said ordinance
was introduced.
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ResolutioniNo. 80 -189 RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES, AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR LENDING'INSTITUTIONS AND MORTGAGORS
PARTICIPATING IN''THE PROdkkM, AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICERS
TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM'.,. APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECU"TION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
City Manager Callinan explained' the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Council -
man Roberts, and unanimously approved by a voice vote,
reading of Resolution No. 80 -189 was waived and said
resolution was adopted.
City Manager Callinan'requested that the resolution listed
on the meeting's agenda concerning the issuance of the
residential mortgage revenue bonds be postponed and requested
that the Council authorize filing an application with
the State Housing Bond Credit Committee for the city's
housing bonds program.
Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at
Returns this point in the meeting, the time being approximately
8:52 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts,'seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the
filing of an application with the State Housing Bond Credit
Committee for a bond issue in an amount to support
mortgages up to X112,000,000.
City Manager Callinan also recommended` that the Council
authorize staff to impose an application fee in order
to recoup some of the approximately $259000 of anticipated
expenses for the bond rating service, travel to the rating
services office in New York'City and printing of certain
documents.associated with the proposed issue.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Carbone and unanimously approved, authorization was given
to impose an application fee to builders, developers,
and lending institutions who wish to participate in the
city's housing bonds program in order to recover anticipated
expenses that will be incurred even if the bond issue
is not finalized.
Stop Signs on City Manager Callinan informed that a petition had been
Holly Avenue received from residents in Neighborhood "H" soliciting
installation of stop signs and /or speed bumps on Holly
Avenue to deter speeding vehicles. Mr. Callinan` suggested
that the Council defer action regarding the matter because
the Golf Course Drive extension from Country Club Drive
to Snyder Lane had just opened and which may alleviate
the problem. Discussion followed.
Mr. Frank Alexander; 801 Holly Avenue, was recognized commented
on the opening of Golf Course Drive, its probable negligible
effect on speeding traffic on Holly'Avenue and requested
that the Council not postpone taking action with reference
to installation of stop signs on that street.
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Discussion followed between Mr. Anderson and Council members
and during which it was suggested that a stop sign should
also be installed on Fairway Drive, eastbound and westbound
at the Country Club Drive intersection.
RBsolution No. 80 -190 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION
OF STOP SIGNS
City Manager Callinafi explained the resolution.
Upon motion of,Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No.. 80 -190 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Pedestrian /Bicycle City Manager Callinan, referring to the Council meeting
Safety Program. memo dated October 9, 1980, informed that copies of Director
of Public Safety Dennett's letter to the school district
concerning a bicycle and pedestrian safety program had
been provided to each Councilman.
Additional Public
Safety C.S.O.'s
Director of Public Safety Dennett commented on the city's
pedestrian and bicycle safety programs. Discussion followed.
Master Glen .Mitchell, 7766 Bernice Avenue, was recognized
and informed that he would be presenting a bicycle safety
course at Emily School on October 25, 1980 and invited
interested persons to attend. for. Mitchell generally
commented on bicycle /pedestrian safety for youngsters.
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to the Council
meeting memo dated..Octobem 9, 1980 and Director of Public
Safety Dennett's memo recommending that the additional
$35,000 provided in the 1980 -81 Public Safety Expenditures
Budget be used for hiring two (2) additional Community
..Services Officers. Director of Public Safety Dennett
commented on his recommendation. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
two (2) additional Community Services Officers, over and
above those positions appropriated in the 1984 -81 Budget,
with the funds for these two new positions being derived
from the extra..$35,000 that the City�Council included
in the Public Safety Budget.for 1980 -81.
Police Dogs Mayor Stewart requested that the police dogs matter be
postponed in order that she could compile additional
information regarding same..
Officer Friendly Councilman Carbone initiated a discussion concerning
Program the discontinuance of the Officer Friendly Program in
the schools and expressed regret about same.
Public Safety, Mr. Bill Adams, 184 Madrigal, was recognized and expressed
Services - gratitude on behalf of the residents of Rancho Feliz for
a meeting held with representatives from the Department
of Public Safety.
Residents Right to With respect to Planning File No. 0745 considered at the last
Participate in
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Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
0745
the attention of the City Council. No action was taken
on any communications except.as specifically noted in
these minutes.
City Manager's
City .Manager Callinan referred the Council to the Council
Report
meeting memo dated Octobem 9; 1980 for explanation of
all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the
meeting's agenda.
Christensen and
City Manager Callinan informed that the firm of Christensen
Foster-Suit
and Foster, contractors, had filed suit in small claims
court in the amount'of $750. The suit arose because the
city held out $900 from that firm's final payment for
the work done on the Community and Recreation Center because
the permanent plaque was not completed in time for the
dedication ceremonies and the city had to obtain a temporary
plaque for the ceremonies'. Discussion followed.
Residents Right to With respect to Planning File No. 0745 considered at the last
Participate in
Council meeting, City.Attorney Flitner informed that he
Decisions -File No.
had prepared`a memo concerning restriction of the right
0745
to participate in property related decisions to resident
owners only. He concluded that a property owner could
not be restracted'entirely from participating in decisions
that affect his property.
Project No. 1980 -12
Councilman Cavalli.;. nq.uired why Progress Payment No. 1
for irrigation and turfing of'the new baseball stadium
was $3,000 more than originally_ bid,
City Manager Callinan "informed that he was unfamiliar
with,the'bill because he had just come back from vacation,
but`that he would look into the matter and report back.
Mobile Home Parks Mr. Bill Adams, 84 Madrigal, President of Rancho Feliz
Rent Increases Park Association was recognized and commented on an upcoming
meeting,between Mr. Robert Roberts and tenants, the possibility
of Rancho Feliz residents forming a co -op to purchase
the mobile home park, etc. Discussion followed.
Sonoma Grove Market - Mr. Robert Barry,` proprietor of Sonoma Grove Market, was
Application for ABC recognized and requested that the Council re- consider
License its decision to protest the issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage
License to him in order to sell alcoholic beverages in
the Sonoma Grove Market. Mr. Barry commented on the procedure
by which notice of his pending application had been given.
It was Mr. Barry's feeling that the City should not have
become involved in what was essentially a matter handled
by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control.
Discussion followed,
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote,
the City Council directed `City Manager Callinan to send`
a letter to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control informing them that upon further reflection the
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Council rescinded it previous protest so as to take a
neutral position in the matter of Air. Robert Barry's applica-
tion for a license to sell alcoholic (beer and wine) beverages
at the Sonoma Grove Market.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli and Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Stewart
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Stewart adjourned
the meeting at approximately 10:03 p.m.
Deputy City C e aus