1980/11/24 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK.CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 24, 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 Councilman Hopkins
presiding.
Call to Order _
Councilman Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins and Roberts
Absent: (1) Councilman Carbone
Late: (1) Mayor Stewart (whose time of arrival is
specifically noted in these minutes)
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 Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 10,
1980 were-approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cavalli:
and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached
list in the amount of $811,745.57 were approved as submitted.
Adding Non - Agendaed
City Manager Callinan requested that time be allotted under
Items to Agenda
the "City Manager °s Report1P section for discussion and possible
action concerning Ukiah °s application for the use of power
from Warm Springs Dam.
City Manager Callinan requested that Resolution No. 80 -206
regarding Award of Contract for the backstop at the Rohnert
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Park Stadium be removed from the Consent Calendar due to a
memo being received from the contractor requesting that their
bid be withdrawn due to an error in calculations. Discussion
followed.
Councilman Cavalli initiated discussion concerning the possi-
bility of removing from the Consent Calendar resolutions for
adoption wherein funds are being spent. Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Council that Resolutions Nos.
80- 206 through 80 -209 be removed from the Consent Calendar
and voted upon separately.
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C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council
meeting memo dated November 21, 1980 for explanation of all
the matters on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 80 -210
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA TO
PURCHASE TAX - DEEDED PROPERTY (A.P. No. 143 - 051 -01 6 143- 051 -02,
Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Channel)
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Resolution No, 80 -211 RESOLUTION OF "THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO MAINTAIN PORTIONS
OF COLEMAN CREEK (In Coleman Malley Subdivision No. 3)
Resolution No,. 80=212 RESOLUTION ENDORSING TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRANSIT
OPERATIONS WITHIN'SO.NOMA COUNTY
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved;`roading of Resolutions
Nos. 80 -210 through 80- 212 -was waived and said resolutions
were adopted.
Planning Director
Planning Director Skanchy arrived at'this point in the meeting,
Skanchy Arrives
the time being approximately 7:15 p.m.
Resolution No, 80 -206
_AWARD OF CONTRACT .(Backstop,, Rohnert Park Stadium, Project
Noe 1980 -12)
City Manager Callinan.explained the resolution and reviewed
a memoletter from Alviso Fence, Inc. requesting permission
to withdraw their bid.
,Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,, and unanimously approved, Council deferred considera-
tion of Resolution No,*80 -206 until its December 8, 1980
meeting,..,,
Resolution No. 80 -207
AWARD OF CONTRACT.(Lighting, Rohnert Park Stadium, Project No.
1980-19)
, City.Manager.Callinan explained the resolution and reviewed
bids. received'e .
City Attorney Flitner
City Attorney Flitner arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives
the time.being approximately .7017 p,m.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cava119;and,unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -207 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 80 -208
AWARD OF CONTRACT (Seating, Rohnert Park Stadium, Project No.
.1980 -12)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and reviewed
bids received.
Mayor Stewart Arrives
Mayor Stewart arrived at this point in the meeting, the time
being approximately 7:18 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Mayor Stewart,
and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of
Resolution No. 80 -208 was waived and said resolution was
adopted.
AYES.: (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins and Stewart
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Carbone
Resolution No. 80 =209
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Councilman Roberts indicated that he had voted no because he
felt that seating at the new stadium was sufficient with the
seating to be transferred from the junior high and that the
additional seating for '600 was not, necessary.
AWARD OF CONTRACT (Water Storage Tank No. 3, Rohnert Foothills
Subdivision Area, Project No. 1980 -26)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and reviewed
bids received.'
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -209 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Chairing Meeting Mayor Stewart assumed the chairing of the meeting from
Councilman Hopkins at this point in the meeting.
Resolution No. 80 -204 AWARD OF CONTRACT (Evergreen School Irrigation and Turfing,
Project No. 1980 -27)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and requested
that the `matter be considered at the next Council meeting
because a response has not been received from the school
district.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,, and unanimously approved, Council deferred considera-
tion of Resolution No. 80 -204 until its December 8, 1980
meeting.
Resolution No. 80 -213 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SETTING
GARBAGE AND 'RUBBISH OR REFUSE COLLECTION RATES
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution referring
Council to his Council.meeting' memo dated November 21, 1980.
Councilman Cavalli expressed that the proposed rates were not
out of line and reflect the results of a discussion between
representatives of Rohnert Park Disposal Co. and the City
Council's committee comprised of himself and Councilman Roberts
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -213 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
1988 Golf Course Rates/ City Manager Callinan, referring to his Council meeting memo
Calif. Golf- Tennis dated November 21, 1980, concerning California Golf's request
I hat the city issue residents cards who want to enjoy a dis-
count at the golf courses. He indicated that copies of
California Golf's proposed rate increases for 1981 had been
distributed to each Councilmen and requested that the matter
be deferred until the Council's golf course committee com-
prised of Mayor Stewart and Councilman Cavalli had an opportunil
to review the proposal and to discuss it directly with CaliforniE
Golf prior to any Council decision.
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Discussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins indicated that he would like to know
exactly what the increased revenue would be and how California
Gaff - Tennis can justify excessive rates. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,.and unanimously approved, Council deferred considera-
tion of California Golf-Tennis' proposal for an increase in
rates for 1981 until its December 8, 1980 meeting.
Resolution No. 80 -214 12ESOLUTION CREATING THE ROHNERT PARK SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Councilman Roberts
Leaves and Returns
City Manager read.and explained the resolution.
Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at approximately
7:40 p.m. and returned at approximately 7 :41 p.m.
City Manager Callinan noted that the draft resolution would
be amended to include the definition of a senior citizen and
that the senior citizen commission member must be a Rohnert
..Park resident.
Discussion followed.
Peter McCormick, A.A.R,P. indicated that he had informed
various senior citizen related organizations of the formulation
of this commission.
Upon motion of Councilman.Cavalli,.seconded by Councilman.
Hopkins,.and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -214 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Councilman Roberts made a motion to appoint Mr. Peter McCormick
as a member and temporary Chairman of the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission until all 5 members had been appointed
and a Chairman chosen by the Commission, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved.
Scheduled Public Clara Brown, Cultural Arts Commission was recognized and
Appearances presented a civic banner from Vita Jones to the Council.
Mayor Stewart accepted the banner on behalf of the Council
and thanked Vita Jones indicating that the banner would be
displayed with a plaque explaining its.or.igin and creation
Maurice Seaman, 205 Walnut Circle was recognized and presented
the Council with copies of the City of Benecia Ordinance No.
78 -17 N.S. regarding establishing a mobile home rent review
commission. Mr.. Seaman briefly commented on the rent increases
for mobile home parks within_ Rohnert Park and the cost of
i ving indexes used.to establish these rent increases.
Discussion followed.
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Gerald Cuttahay, Golden Gate Mobile Home Association was re-
cognized and recommended that the Council establish a rent
review board such as the City of Benecia's.
Bill Adams, President of Rancho Feliz Association was recognized
and asked by the Council to make any comments relative to the
matter at the.end of the meeting under "Unscheduled Public
Appearances ".
Country Club City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Village memo dated November 21, 1980 concerning the elderly housing
project being constructed south of the Rohnert Park Expressway,
west of Country Club Drive, and north of the Valley Village
Mobile Home Park, noting an oversight :h issuing a building
permit based on plans which show the roofing to be constructed
with asphalt shingles rather than wood shake or tile shingles
as requested by the Planning Commission and City Council.
James,Felps, Shappel Industries was recognized and displayed
the roofing material proposed for the project, noted that HUD
had required the asphalt roofing material instead of wood
or tile.
Planning Director Skanchy indicated that he had spoke to
representatives of HUD and that it did not matter what type
of roofing material was used.
Discussion followed.
Council directed staff to look into the matter and make a
decision in the near future so as not to delay the project
further. The Council went on record as recommending that the
roofing material remain as requested, wood shingles or tile
shingles.
1981 Building Permit City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Allocations memo regarding the 1981 Growth Management Program. Informed
of a meeting held on November 21, 1980, between builders/
developers and staff, noted that copies of the 1981 Building
Permit Allocation Requests and Staff's Recommendation had
been provided to each Councilmen for review.
Resolution No. 80 -215 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GROWTH ALLOCATION FOR 1981
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
City-Manager Callinan referring to his Council meeting memo
initiated discussion concerning a condition that each builder
or developer agree to not allow more than 200 of their units
to be sold to investors or persons who would rent them, that
800 of the units for which building permits would be issued
would have to be sold to owner- occupant type individuals,
persons who would agree to occupy the units for at least one
year, unless, unusual circumstances force an earlier vacancy
and that units not,be sold to the builder's sales personnel
for rental investment purposes. Mr. Callinan indicated that
declarations would have to be obtained by the developers from
the buyers on forms provided by the city.
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Discussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Cavatli, to adopt Resolution.No. 80 -215.
Mayor Stewart moved to amend Resolution No. 80 -215 to allow
builders or developers to not allow more than 100 of their
units to be sold to investors.or, persons who would rent them,
that 900 of,the units be sold to owner - occupant type individuals
who would agree to occupy the units for at least one year.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Upor. wouncilman Hoskins original motion, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading
of Resolution'No. 80 -215 was waived and said resolution was
adopted.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins and Stewart
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts,
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Carbone
Recess Mayor Stewart called a recess at this point in the meeting, the
time being approximately 8:40 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Stewart reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m.
with all Councilmen, except Councilman Carbone, present.
Ordinance No. 376 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, TO
ADOPT THE, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, 1979 EDITION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1979
EDITION; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1979 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1979 EDITION% THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1979
EDITION; AND THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, 1979 EDITION; AS AMENDED, AND ADOPTING OTHER
REQUIREMENTS AND ADOPTING,FINDZNGS IN SUPPORT OF SUCH AMENDMENTS
Ordinance No. 377
City.Manager Callinan explained Ordinance No. 376.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 376 was
introduced and a public hearing on same was set for the
December 22, 1980 meeting.,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RESTRICTING THE
PURCHASE 'OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP UNITS WITHIN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan referring to his Council meeting memo
dated November 219 1980, read and explained Ordinance No. 377.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
Council introduced Ordinance No.,377 and set a public hearing
on same at the December 22, 1980 meeting.
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AYES: (3)
NOES: (1)
ABSENT., (1)
November 24, 1980
Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins and Stewart
Councilman Roberts:
Councilman Carbone
External Auditor's City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Reports memo dated November 21, 1980, recommended formal acceptance of
the auditor's reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980.
Councilman Cavalli made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to formally accept the
external auditor's financial reports for City /Federal Revenue
Sharing and Rohnert Park Civic Commission for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1980.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to 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 his Council
Report meeting memo dated November 21, 1980 for explanation of all
matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meeting's
agenda.
R.P. Expwy. Westerly City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
Extension Update memo dated November 21, 1980 concerning the Rohnert Park
Expressway westerly extension, noting that the Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors consideration is scheduled for December
9, 1980 at 8 :30 p.m.'
Housing Mortgage City Manager Callinan referring to his Council meeting memo
Bonds dated November 211, 1980, informed to staff's meeting with
;Bond Counsel and representatives of Sutro to determine whether
or not the.Qity could get to the bond market in time to guarantee
bond sale and delivery by the required deadline of December 31,
1980. Mr. Callinan indicated that both Bond Counsel and Sutro
recommended stopping the program at this time and possibly
entering into a new program in January. Discussion followed.
Sonoma Racquet Club City Manager Callinan informed that staff and himself had
walked through the Sonoma Racquet Club project upon the request
of a concerned citizens complaint. Mr. Callinan reported that
problems relating to the sauna and pool were being taken care
of presently.
Warm Springs Dam City Manager Callinan reported on the City of Ukiah's applica-
tion for the use of power from Warm Springs Dam and recommended
that Council direct a letter of protest concerning same.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to protest the City of
Ukiah's application for a power plant at Warm Springs Dam,
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner presented the Council with an ordinance
Report adding Chapter 9.66 to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code that
would allow imago games in the City of Rohnert Park for the
benefit of charitable organizations. The Council deferred
the matter to its December 8, 1980 Council meeting in order
to further review the proposed ordinance.
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Unscheduled Public
Robert Jeffreys, President of Golden West Mobile Home League
Appearances
was recognized and expressed his support for the rent review
commission,
Chuck Carter, resident was recognized and expressed feelings
on unfair rent increases and supported the rent review
commission.
Bill Adams, President of Rancho Feliz Association was recog-
nized`and ,expressed support - for _the rent review commission
and indicated that he would like to see the County of Sonoma
get its own CPI,
Jim Davis, 916 Joanne Court was recognized and supported the
rent review commission.
Vi Clemen, Valley Village, Associate Director of Golden West
Mobile Home'Le4ue, was recognized and asked that the City
of Benecia'rerit review commission' ordinance be seriously
considered.
El Selm, 7454 Beverly Drive, supported the rent review
commission.
Adjournment
There being no further business Mayor Stewart adjourned the
meeting at approximately 10:03 p.m, to executive session to
discuss personnel and litigation matters. The executive
session adjourned at approximately 10°10 p.m.
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