1977/09/12 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 12, 1977
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 Vice -Mayor
Hopkins presiding. The regular session was preceded by an
executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which
all Councilmen, except Mayor Beary, and City Manager Callihan
were present and which was held -to discuss litigation and
personnel matters.
Call to Order Vice -Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Roberts and Hopkins
Absent: (1) Mayor Beary
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callihan, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer Brust, Planning Director Skanchy and Administra
tive Asst. Stanton
Approval of Minutes
Councilman Eck noted that his statement, contained on page
4 of the August 30th minutes, should reflect that, based
on the information he had at the time, he would have voted
for the manual irrigation system.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 22 were
approved as submitted and the minutes of August 30 were ap-
proved as corrected.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts;
and unanimously approved, the bills per the attached list
in the amount of $371,653.22 were approved. Said total in-
cludes $20,150 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission.
Adding Non- Agendaed
Councilman Flores requested that time be allotted under
Items
Matters from Councilmen to discuss the Fred Rohnert Annual
Residents Golf Tournament.
City Manager Callihan requested that time be allotted under
City Manager's Report to discuss the conflict between the
League of California Cities Annual Conference and the Septem-
ber 25th City Council meeting.
Supervisorial
Mr. John Lund, 176 Adele Avenue, was recognized and generally
Redistricting
commented on alternate supervisorial district boundaries
and how the different committee proposals would affect Rohnert
Park. He recommended that the -City Council suggest to the
County Board of Supervisors that Rohnert Park be included
entirely in the 5th District.
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Discussion followed during; which it was noted that the Board
of Supervisors would conduct a public hearing concerning
the supervisorial boundaries redistricting on September 19th.
The Council expressed its appreciation for Mr. Lund's interest
in the re- districting matter.
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City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo to
the Council, dated September 8, 1977, for explanation of all
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UIIFhc matters on the Cnns Vr+ - ♦aV " _ . 111C a 11ItQry
for the Rohnert Park Expressway Overlay Project No. 1977 -12.
Resolution No. 77 -142 RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Street Traffic Marking,
Project No. 1976 -20)
Resolution No. 77 -150 RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN
ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project
No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 6.9.4.1.1- 1.1 -1)
Resolution No. 77 -151 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF RICHARD HOYT
Resolution No. 77 -152 RESOLUTION? OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRA14T FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-
Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (for Swimming
Pool in Ladybug; Park)
Resolution No. 77 -153 RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Rohnert Park Expressway
Overlay, Project No..1977 -12)
Resolution No. 77 -154 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(Benecia Park Swimming Pool)
Resolution No. 77 -155 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
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Resolution No. 77 -156 -RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From Martin Stone for
Addition to Community and Recreation Center Site)
Resolution No. 77 -157 RESOLUTION RE. PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL
PROPERTY PROGRAM
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -142
and Resolution Nos. 77 -150 through 77 -1.57 , as listed on
the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was
waived and said resolutions were adopted.
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File No. 0205 - Vice -Mayor Hopkins informed that the Mountain Shadows /Coleman
Moutain Shadows /Coleman Valley Subdivisions and golf course development matter would
Valley Subdivisions and be considered at this point on the agenda because one of
Golf Course Development the Council members had another engagement to attend.
City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8, 1977 memo
to the Council concerning the new golf course development
and subdivisions adjacent thereto.
Planning Director Skanchy described the final maps, which
were displayed, for Mountain Shadows Subdivision Unit No.
1 and Coleman Valley Subdivision No. 1. Discussion followed
relative to various aspects of the final maps, golf course
development and street names.
Councilman Eck made a motion to request the developer to
re- submit street names for Mountain Shadows /Coleman Valley
Subdivisions that would be consistent with the concept pre-
viously used in naming neighborhood streets. Councilman
Hopkins seconded the motion. Discussion followed.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers during the
Leaves discussion, the time being approximately 7:40 p.m.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion to amend Councilman Eck's
motion to provide that Councilman Eck and the developers
would meet, confer and agree upon the street names to be
used in subject subdivisions. Discussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins withdrew his motion to amend the original
motion and, also, his second to Councilman Eck's motion.
Councilman Eck's motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Eck made a motion that his name be removed from
"Eck Court ". Said motion died for lack of a second. Dis-
cussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion that staff meet, confer
and mutually agree with the developers upon the names of
those streets in the Mountain Shadows and Coleman Valley
Subdivisions. Said motion died for lack of a second. Dis-
cussion followed.
Resolution No. 77 -158 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CROCKER HOMES, INC.
AND DEBRA HOMES, INC. AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PROPERTY
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Discussion
followed between City Council members and staff relative
to various aspects of the agreement for conveyance of real
property and construction of a golf course.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
77 -158 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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September 12, 1977
City Manager.Callinan reviewed the final maps for Mountain
Shadows /Coleman Valley Subdivisions.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
final map for Mountain Shadows Subdivision Unit No. 1,
and authorized the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision
agreement prior to the map being released for recording
with the understanding that in approving the final map the
City is not guaranteeing sewer and water service.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
final map for Coleman Valley Subdivision No. 1, and authorized
the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision agreement
prior to the map being released for recording with the under-
standing that in approving the final map the City is not
guaranteeing sewer and water service.
Ordinance No. 338 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE (Blue Curb Ordinance)'
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of-Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No.
338 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
File No. 0551 City Manager Callinan informed of James McNamara's application
James McNamara, et al, for landscape plan review for a mini - warehouse development
Mini - Warehouse to be located on South Santa Rosa Avenue, advising that
Development. the Planning Commission had, at its September 8th meeting,
approved the applicant's landscaping plans subject to condi-
tions.
Planning Director Skanchy described the site and landscaping
plan and elevations which were displayed.
Discussion followed between the Council members, staff and
Mr. Walt Winsby.and Mr. Paul Prue, applicants, concerning
placing planters within the premeter of the project and,
also, possibly reducing the required wood siding size from
5/841 to 3/811.
'Upon.motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the application of James
McNamara, et al, for landscape plan review for a mini- warehc sfse
development on South Santa Rosa Avenue (File No. 0551) was
approved with the conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission and the additional condition that planters and /or
additional landscaping be placed at the west and east.ends
of the warehouse structures.
Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Qantas
Development Corporation's request for rezoning from "All
to "RM- 2000 --PD ", "R1- 6500 -PD" and e'CN -PD" Districts and
precise development plan and architectural review for
102 single family and 64 fourplex units.
Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and
expressed that she was not in favor of approving any more
multiple family developments unless the area had been previ-
ously zoned and questioned if anyone had been keeping track
of the number of residential units anticipated for the 1978
construction year.
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Parcel Map No: 42
City Manager Callinan informed that Parcel Map No. 42 repre-
sented a split in the area of State Farm Drive, that said
map had been checked by staff and found to be in order.
Planning Director Skanchy described the parcel map which
was displayed.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, Parcel Map No. 42 was
approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Parcel Map No. 43
City Manager Callinan informed that Parcel Map No. 43 rep-
resented,a split in the area of Padre Town Center, that
said map had been check by staff and found to be in order.
Planning Director Skanchy described the parcel map which
was displayed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, Parcel Map No. 43 was approved
subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion.
File No. 0548 -
City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
Qantas Development
the Council concerning Qantas Development Corporation's
Corp., Rezoning
application for rezoning and precise development plan approval
and Precise Develop-
for a 102 single family and 64 unit four -plex development
ment Plan and
located in the area south of_Southwest Boulevard, north
Architectural
of East Cotati Avenue, west of Snyder Lane, east of Camino
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Colegio, and adjacent to the proposed extension of Avenida
Calla.
Planning Director Skanchy commented on both the original
and revised development plans, which were displayed.
City Manager Callinan informed that notice of public hearing
had been published in the local newspaper and mailed to
property owners in the area of the proposed rezoning and
development.
Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Qantas
Development Corporation's request for rezoning from "All
to "RM- 2000 --PD ", "R1- 6500 -PD" and e'CN -PD" Districts and
precise development plan and architectural review for
102 single family and 64 fourplex units.
Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and
expressed that she was not in favor of approving any more
multiple family developments unless the area had been previ-
ously zoned and questioned if anyone had been keeping track
of the number of residential units anticipated for the 1978
construction year.
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City Manager Callinan informed that there had been no resi-
dential building permit applications issued during August.
Mrs. Trowbridge commented on the various projects which
had been approved to date and whether or not there would
be any further building permit allocations for the 1978
construction year.
City Manager Callinan responded that the staging of the
proposed developments was one of the conditions placed on
the tentative map and that staging would be taken into account
when the units were approved under the growth management
Mrs. Trowbridge recommended that some sort of staging of
development be instigated to mitgate the over - crowded school
facilities situation.
Mr. Jon Joslyn, Qantas Development Corporation, was recognized
and commented that the location and size of the play lot
had not yet been determined.
City Manager Callinan explained that the planning staff
report had stipulated that Lot No. 13 should be converted
into a play lot and that after discussing the matter further
with the developer the playlot's final location had not
yet been determined.
Mr. Joslyn commented that the area designated for multiple
family units on the development plan was done with a specific
purpose in mind, that being to act as a buffer between the
single family and commercial district and to provide a con -
tinuation of the existing multiple family development along
Camino Colegio,
Mrs. Helen Lawrence, 942 Ellen Street, was recognized and
expressed that she would like to see the entire area designate
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Mrs. Kathy Place, 7286 Cairo Court, was recognized and
expressed that eventually the multiple family development
in the area would have degenerated from its original state
and consequently that the value of the single family homes
would be reduced.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Vice -Mayor
Hopkins declared -the public.hearing closed.
Discussion followed concening provision for a play lot within
the proposed development,.density of multiple and single
family units and general plan land use designation.
Mrs. Barbar Van Volkenber,,, 7303 Carioca Court, was recogaize�
and generally commented on multiple family development and
related her experiences in Pacifica. Discussion followed.
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Councilman Eck made a motion that the Council approve the
zoning for Qantas Development Corporation as recommended
by the Planning Commission, that is with the deletion of
the multiple family district shown on the development plan
and having all the residential area zoned "R1-- 6500 -PD ".
Said motion died for lack of a second.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
Council approved Qantas Development Corporation's request
for rezoning, including the area designated for multiple
family development, with the understanding that provision
be made for a 20,000 square foot play lot.
AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Beary
Ordinance No. 339
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE
17 OF THE ROI-iNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change -
Qantas Development Corporation, A.P. No. 143- 340 -54 and 62)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote,
the reading of Ordinance No. 339 was waived and said ordinance
was introduced.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Beary
Recess
Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the
meeting, the time being approximately 9:00 p.m.
Reconvene
Vice -Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately
9:10 P.M.
Electrical
Mr.Ralph Fitch, representing Pacific Gas and Electric, was
Outages
recognized and generally commented on the recent electrical
outages experienced in Rohnert Park.
Insurance -
City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
General Liability
the City Council concerning a letter received from Tom Feeney
and Associates listing quotations for the City's general
liability insurance coverage. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seoonded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
a $1,000 deductible provision on the City's general liability
insurance coverage.
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RETVICF, Joint Risk City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
Management Pooling the City Council concerning the Joint Risk Management Pooling
Study Study prepared by Warren, McVeigh, Griffin and Huntington
and solicited comments and reaction from the Council members
concerning the study. Discussion followed.
The Council endorsed the Joint risk management pooling concept
and expressed its willingness and interest in exploring
further the feasibility of pooling.
Housing Authority City Manager Callinan reviewed the letter received from
the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Agency
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to act as the City's housing authority. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
that a letter be sent to the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Agency approving said body to act as the City's
housing authority.
Project No. 1977 -13 City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
Proposed Assesssment the City Council concerning a petition received from Qantas
District Development Corporation to form an assessment district for
the extension of Camino Corto from Snyder Lane westward
and Avenida Calla from Southwest Boulevard northward towards
Copeland Creek.
The Council indicated that the consideration of the matter
should be postponed until the next regular council meeting,
when all its members could be present. Discussion followed
upon the conclusion of which City Manager Callinan advised
that he would schedule the initial resolutions for the assess-
ment district on the next agenda for a decision.
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 ha --Se
minutes.
Cotati- Rohnert Park City Manager Callinan informed of a letter received from
School District - Cotati- Rohnert Park School District requesting another year
Portables of financial assistance for four portable classrooms provided
by the City last year.
The Council indicated that consideration of this matter
should be postponed until its next regular council meeting.
Urban Development City Manager Callinan advised that a letter had been received
Strategy for Calif. from Sonom County Alliance requesting response to the "Draft
Urban Development Strategy for California" report. Discussioi
followed concerning the possibility that the aforementioned
report might be discussed at the upcoming League of Californi<
Cities Annual Conference.
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Championship Team City Manager Callinan noted that a letter of appreciation
Wrestling Plaque accompanied the Rancho Cotate High School Championship Team
Wrestling Plaque which he displayed to the Council.
Sales Tax Distribution Councilman Eck noted that a letter had been received from
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes concerning sales tax
distribution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, the Council directed that a letter
be sent, over the Mayor's signature, to various legislative
representatives concerning the inequity in the method of
sales tax distribution.
Dorotea and Eagle Park City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
Lighting the City Council concerning lighting of the basketball court
and tennis courts for Dorotea and Eagle Parks. Discussion
followed.
Energy Program City Manager Callinan requested that this matter be deferred
until the next regular Council meeting.
Hydro - Flusher City Manager Callinan reviewed his September 8th memo to
the City Council concerning acquisition of a hydro - flusher
and recommended that the Council approve awarding contract
to Western Traction Co. in the amount of $12,947.09.
The Council expressed its approval in awarding the contract
to Western Traction Company at the aforementioned price.
Resolution No. 77-459 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER OF GRANT UNDER LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 1976
City Manager Callinan generally commented on the status
of the Community and Recreation Center grant and advised
that subject resolution would accept an "Offer of Grant"
which was received in today's mail and copies of which had
been provied to each Councilman.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, sec. -)nded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -159
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Wells Update City Manager Callinan and City Engineer Brust gave a verbal
status report concerning Well Nos. 13, 14 and 15.
Wastewater Irrigation City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the wastewater
irrigation projects. Discussion followed with City Engineer
Brust participating.
Tow Truck Rotation City Manager Callinan advised of Director of Public Safety
Dennett's memo concering,rctation of tow truck service,
a copy of which had been provided to each Councilman.
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Mr. Gary 'Sterner, of Rohnert Park - Cotati Auto Body, was
recognized and informed that he had been officially removed
from the Cotati tow truck rotation list, being informed
that that city would only be utilizing the services of Cotati
based tow truck operators.
Councilman Flores made a motion, which was seconded by Council
man Eck, that Director of Public Safety Dennett be directed
to use only the Rohnert Park based tow truck operator's
services.
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and Mr. Sterner participating.
Councilman Eck withdrew his second to the motion. The motion,
therefore, died for lack of a second.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the City Council directed
that a letter be sent to the Cotati City Council notifying
them that the City of Rohnert Park had been informed that
one of the local businesses would not be considered for
and another deleted from the tow truck rotation list, and
that if the above was true, then the City will limit its
rotation of towing services to those who are located within
Rohnert Park.
Mr. Carl Moore requested that he be listed on Rohnert Park's
rotation list for tow truck services. City Manager Callinan
informed that he should speak with Director of Public Safety
Dennett in order to. ..become so listed which is accomplished
simply by asking.
Supervisori.al. Re- City Manager Callinan again advised that the Board of Super -
Districting Matter visors would be conducting a public hearing on September
19th concerning the supervisorial redistricting matter.
League of California City Manager Callinan recomnended that the September 26th
Cities Conference/ City Council meeting be cancelled because it conflicted
City Council Meeting with the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities
in San Francisco.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the September 26th City
Council meeting was cancelled and the Mayor authorized to
call a special meeting in case of emergency.
Cats City Attorney Flitner briefly commented on the status of
litigation as related to the excessive number of cats located
at 304 Burton Court. He advised that the defendents had
moved and presently their whereabouts was unknown.
Golis vs. City Attorney Flitner noted that a letter had been received
Callinan, etal informing of the dismissal of the Golis vs. Callinan, et
al lawsuit.
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Class Action Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner informed that there would be a common
Against PERS, et al defense offered by the League of California Cities in connec-
tion with the class action lawsuit against PERS and numerous
cities.
Residential Units City Manager Callinan informed that copies of the City of
Ownership Davis ordinance restricting pruchase of individual residential
ownership units to owner /occupants had been disseminated
to each Councilman,per Councilman Roberts request, and that
further consideration of the matter could be deferred until
the next Council meeting when Councilman Roberts would be
present.
Fred Rohnert Councilman Flores reported on the Second Annual Fred Rohnert
Residents Golf Tourney Residents Golf Tournament advising that it had been an
overwhelming success.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned at this point in the meeting,
Returns the time being approximately 10:05 p.m.
Adjournment There being no further business, Vice -Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting at approxiately 10:06 p -m.
Deputy City Clerk