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1982/03/23 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Cal File 0491- Henry Hicks U!illow Park Condo- miniums File No. 0735- Maisin Dev. Application for Precise Development Plan & Architectural Review ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 23, 1982 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in ad- journed session commencing.at 12:21 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice Mayor Hopkins presiding.' Vice Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the adjourned session to order at approximately 12:21 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (3) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Roberts, and Hopkins Absent: (2) Mayor Cavalli and Councilman Stewart Staff present for.all_oir part'of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy, and City Attorney Flitner. It was the concensus of the Council' to delay consideration of File No. 0491, Henry Hicks application for site plan and archi- tectural review of Willow Park Condominiums project until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. City Manager Callinan referred Council to his meeting memo dated Plarch 19, 19,82 concerning the re- application of Maisin Development Company for precise development plan and archi- tectural review for a.26,000'sq:'ft. warehouse building in the Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision. Planning Director Skanchy explained the Planning Staff report concerning the re- application of Maisin Development Company for a warehouse buil0ina in the Lacuna Verde Industrial Sub - division, referred to site plans and elevations on display. Vice Mayor. Hopkins opened the public hearing on flaisin Develop- ment Company's application for pir^ecise development plan and architectural -review for a warehouse building to be located in the Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision. There being no.one desiring to be heard and no written commu- nications received Vice Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts;vand unanimously approved, the Council granted precise development plan and architectural approval to Maisin Devel -p- ment Company for a 26,000 sq. ft, warehouse building on lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision (File 'No. 0735) subject to the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. File 08 26- Fairway City Manager Callinan referred to his Council meeting memo Homes, Inc. - Precise dated March 19, 1982 concerning delaying consideration of File Development Plan g, No. 0826 Dewayne Strawther of Fairway Homes, Inc. application Arch. Review for precise development plan and architectural review to de- velop a 6,000 sq. ft. office /warehouse buildings on State Farm Drive and Classic Court due to the Planning Commission's not having taken action on the matter at it's meeting. City Manager .>>Ca:llinan recommended the Council continue the- scheduleu public hearing until the touncil's next regularly scheduled meeting. The Council ...00ncurred and the scheduled public hearing was continued. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council meet- ing memo dated March 19, 1982 for explanation of.the matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. South Golf Course A discussion was held concerning the report on the poor condi- 8ridge tion of the bridge located on 6e south golf course 4 and 6 holes.. City,lManager Callinan informed that he would be meeting with representatives of Cal Golf- Tennis.and City Engineer Rrust concerning the bridge. Discussion followed. Animal Control City Manager Callinan informed that he would he reviewing cur- reot ordinances regarding animal control along with redemption -fees and would come back with suggested changes if any and was'also awaiting information or recommendations from the task force headed by Councilman Hollingsworth. Resolution rPAo. 82 -70 REOLt!TITI ,ESTABLISHING AN INCLEMFNT. 14FATHFR POLICY FOR USE 0F,CITY PLAYFIFLDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council- man Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -70 was waived and said resolution was adopted: Page 2 March 23, 1982 Proposed Zoning City tanager Callinan initiated discussion concerning) reviewing Regulation Changes the City's current zoning regulations regarding permitted and conditional uses in Commercial industrial areas. He referred the Council to his meeting memo dated March 19, 1982 recommend- ing d:irecting.;staff'to ` revibtj 'said zoning regulations and pre - pare any amendments in order for the Planning Commission to conduct hearings. Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, to direct staff to review And prepare any amendments to the City's existing zoning re® gulations pertaining to permitted and conditional uses and to direct the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings on same. Communications' Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. Rio action was taken on any communications unless specifically noted in these minutes. Sr. Citizen Advisory Councilman Hollingsworth initiated discussion concerning corres Commission -High Utility pondence received from the Senior Citizen's Advisory Commission Rates.. urging the Council to assist in any way possible those seniors suffering from high utility rates. City 'tanager Callinan read aloud said letter and recommended fprwarding same to the Public Utilities Commission. Discussion followed. City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council meet- ing memo dated March 19, 1982 for explanation of.the matters on the City Manager's Report section of the agenda. South Golf Course A discussion was held concerning the report on the poor condi- 8ridge tion of the bridge located on 6e south golf course 4 and 6 holes.. City,lManager Callinan informed that he would be meeting with representatives of Cal Golf- Tennis.and City Engineer Rrust concerning the bridge. Discussion followed. Animal Control City Manager Callinan informed that he would he reviewing cur- reot ordinances regarding animal control along with redemption -fees and would come back with suggested changes if any and was'also awaiting information or recommendations from the task force headed by Councilman Hollingsworth. Resolution rPAo. 82 -70 REOLt!TITI ,ESTABLISHING AN INCLEMFNT. 14FATHFR POLICY FOR USE 0F,CITY PLAYFIFLDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council- man Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -70 was waived and said resolution was adopted: City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -71 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Reduced Mailing Costs City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the Possi- bility of establishing a non - profit corporation by the City which would enable the City to realize lower postal rates for certain bulk mailings, i.e. newsletters, annual reports, notices, etc. Hewlett Packard Election City Council Election Resolution No.' 82 -72 City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the election on April 13, 1982 concerningt Hewlett Packard. City Manager Callinan, reminded the Council of the election of City Council persons on June 8, 1982 and reviewed the names of candidates for same. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHINS A CHARGE FOR UTILITIES FOR ADULTS USING CITY LIGHTED PLAYFIELDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimo!asly approved, reading of Resolution 82 -72 was waived and said resolution was adopted. County Election Rolls City Manager Callinan informed of running across discrepancies in the CountY's -'list of registered voters during the City's verification of names for the Hewlett Packard referendum. He noted that the City had obtained a list of registered voters within the City and upon checking many are no longer registered at the addresses indicated. Mr. Callinan informed of meetings with the County Officials regarding same and recommended the City forward a letter to the Registrar of-Voters t)ffice re- questing that it purge the list or be faced with a lawsuit re- gardirg same. Discussion followed. Page 3 Plarch 23, 1982 Community Center City Manager Callinan noted that per Council's directive plans Parking Lot were prepared by:Roland Miller and Associates for the addition to the parking lot for the Community Center. Mr. Callinan in- dicated that City Engineer Brust's estimate for construction of said parking lot was approximately $385,000 for 136 spaces or $2,800 per space. He recommended not calling for`"bids at this time and holding plans until such time as the next staqe of the centers schedulers for formal bid, Discussion followed. Public Safety Staffing City Manager Callinan indicated that he slid not have a report at this time regarding,Public Safety staffing. Resolution No. 82 -71 RESOLUTIOM CONCERNING USE OF COMMUNITY AND RECREATIOM CENTER AND AUTHORIZING CITY PIAMAGER TO ADJUST FEES ON A TEMPORARY BASIS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -71 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Reduced Mailing Costs City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the Possi- bility of establishing a non - profit corporation by the City which would enable the City to realize lower postal rates for certain bulk mailings, i.e. newsletters, annual reports, notices, etc. Hewlett Packard Election City Council Election Resolution No.' 82 -72 City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the election on April 13, 1982 concerningt Hewlett Packard. City Manager Callinan, reminded the Council of the election of City Council persons on June 8, 1982 and reviewed the names of candidates for same. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHINS A CHARGE FOR UTILITIES FOR ADULTS USING CITY LIGHTED PLAYFIELDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimo!asly approved, reading of Resolution 82 -72 was waived and said resolution was adopted. County Election Rolls City Manager Callinan informed of running across discrepancies in the CountY's -'list of registered voters during the City's verification of names for the Hewlett Packard referendum. He noted that the City had obtained a list of registered voters within the City and upon checking many are no longer registered at the addresses indicated. Mr. Callinan informed of meetings with the County Officials regarding same and recommended the City forward a letter to the Registrar of-Voters t)ffice re- questing that it purge the list or be faced with a lawsuit re- gardirg same. Discussion followed. Page 4 March 239 1982 Councilman Hollingsi�iorth made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, 'and :ii.nanimously approved, to direct a letter be sent to the County Registrar of Voters Office requesting it purge the current registered voters roll of the names of persons who no longer live in Rohnert Park and authorizing the City Attorne to prepare ,a lawsuit regarding same if necessary. City Attorney's Report City Attorney Flitner inquired Council's direction on proposed Mechanical Play Devices regulation of mechanical play devices. Mr. Flitner questioned whether the Council desired addressing arcades, restricting uses to certain zones, preference of regulation by use permit or licensing. City Attorney Flitner also pointed out that the City Council's currently imposed moritorium on mechanical play devices expires in the near future. Councilman Roberts ,made a motion, seconded, by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to extend the recently imposed moritorium, on mechanical play devices for an additional thirty (30) days. Discussion followed upon which City Attorney Flitner indicated he would have a draft ordinance prepared for the next regularly scheduled meeting concerning mechanical play devices. AR 699-Cable TV City Attorney Flitner reported receiving I correspondence from the City of Pittsburg seeking support in their suit challenging the validity of AB 699 which deregulates certain Cable TV ser- vices. Discussion fol'icwed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Council went on re- cord as supporting in concept, the lawsuit of the Cities of Pittsburg and Antioch challenging the validity of AB 699 and encouraging the League of California Cities to set involved in said suit. Adjournment There being no further business Vice Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:03 p.m.