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.