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1978/05/08 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 8, 1978 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 Comerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. The regular session was not preceded by an executive session which had been scheduled. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins CON SENT CALENDAR : City Manager Callihan referred the Council to his memo to the City Council, dated May 4, 1978, for explanation of all the matters on the•Consent Calander. Resolution No. 78-59 RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OVERLAYS (Various Streets) Project 19784 Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan (late), City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanch4 Finance Director Charbonneau, Administrative Asst. Stanton, and Grant Specialist Zimmerman. City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 7:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes Councilman Stewart noted that on page 8 the roll call vote concerning introduction of Ordinance No. 350 should reflect that she had voted against said ordinance's introduction while Councilman Roberts voted in favor of same. Also, that the first paragraph of page 11 should.read "Iie (Mr. Brown) ex- pressed that in his opinion Rohnert Park would best be served by private ambulance and if the city decided to keep its public ambulance service, that he didn't feel he was set up to work with the city." Councilman Carbone noted that the last paragraph on page 11 should reflect that he was very sorry when a private ambulance "had not" been called as back up . 94 Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 24, 1978 were approved as corrected. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $270,523.01 were approved. Said total includes $16,317.50 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission. CON SENT CALENDAR : City Manager Callihan referred the Council to his memo to the City Council, dated May 4, 1978, for explanation of all the matters on the•Consent Calander. Resolution No. 78-59 RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OVERLAYS (Various Streets) Project 19784 Resolution No. 78-60 RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROH1\TRT PARK RECOItOMING ADOPTION OF ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACI-OF 1970 AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 78-61 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY REQUIRING CASH BOND FOR SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION. Resolution No. 78-62 RESOLUTION RESCI14DING APPROVAL FOR INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS. Resolution No. 78-63 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF NCR COMPUTER (For Use in Finance Department) Resolution No. 78-64 RESOLUTION ACCEPTI14G GRANT DEED (From Cofego Enterprises for Future Civic Center Site) Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 78-59 through 780964 was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Community Mr. Max Dominguez, 7676 Santa Barbara Drive,.was recognized and Amphitheatre expressed that on behalf of the residents in "B" section as well as himself he would like to see the development of a higi quality community amphitheatre in Benecia Park and requested special consideration in protecting the neighborhood from blaring type noise. Discussion followed between the City Council, City Manager Callh,ian, and Mr. oominguez, during which he was informed that the proposed amphitheatre behind.the Community Center on Burton Avenue- would be located on school district property and WmQd ba:jically,, .Cons i st of mounded dirt as shown in the original master plan for development of the Benecia Park area. He was also also appraisedof the establishment and meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Feasibility of the Theatre. Arts Building. File No. 0382 ® City Manager Call-,nan reviewed his May 4th memo to the City Double Decker Bowling Council concerning the Planning Commission's approval of an Signs attactied sign to be located on -UouID-Le L)ecker Howling Lanes building and also use of the existing city sign on Commerce Boulevard. He informed that copies of the Planning Commission minutes and sketch of the citymmed sign had been disseminated to each Council member prior to the meeting® Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council authorized a change in the city-amed sign in the Commerce Boulevard right-of-way as outlined in City Manager Callinan's May 4th memo to the Council. File No. 0590 - Mayor Hopkins advised that he would defer consideration of Pacific Coast Pacific Coast Development Company's application for a General Development Co., Plan amendment and rezoning because the Council was ahead App. for General Plan of the time shown on the agenda. Amendment and Rezoning Page 3 May 8, 1978 File No. 0500 - Mayor Hopkins inquired if there were anyone in the audience Colegio Vista Sub. 4 representing Qantas Development Corporation concerning Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 4 and the Council's re -con- sideration of the condition requiring concrete the roofs. No one °responded. Growth Management City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo May 4th memo to the Program City Council concerning the city's growth management program and letters received from 1) Debra Homes, Inc. requesting transfer of units, 2) Crocker Homes, Inc. requesting transfer of units, and 3) Firestone Construction Co. requesting allocation increase. Discussion followed between City Council members, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner. City Attorney Flitner informed that he had discussed with Councilman Beary the possibility of a conflict of interest in voting on the aforementioned matter and, in his opinion, Councilman Beary could vote on Debra homes, Inc. and Crocker Homers, Inc. request and abstain on Firestone Construction Company's request. Councilman. Carbone made a motion to approve Debra Homes and Crocker Homes' request to transfer units and Firestone Construction Company's request for an allocation increase. Said motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Hopkins, indicating the matter had been thoroughly discussed, returned to the Planning and Zonin Matters portion of the agenda, File No. 0590, Pacific Coast Devel- opment Co. File No. 0590 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 4th memo to the Pacific Coast City Council concerning Pacific Coast Development Company's Development Co., application for a General Plan amendment and rezoning App. for General Plan for approximately 11 acres located northeast of Santa Amndment, and Dorotea Circle and South of Dorotea Park for a 35 lot Rezoning "R1- 8000 -PD" subdivision. Councilman. Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:43 p.m. City Manager Callinan, with Planning Director Skanchy's assistance, and the aid of overlays on an aerial map of the former school /park site, described the original and two subsequently revised development plans for the area. Staff recommended approval of the revised development plan which provided for a 1.8 acre addition to Dorotea Park and street reconfiguration. Mayor Hopkins asked if any member of -the audience desired to speak who could provide new information concerning the proposed General Plan amendment, rezoning, or devel- opment. Mr. David Bliese, 6094 Diane Court, was recognized and informed that he was acting as the spokesman for the Rohnert Park Homeowner's Coordinating Council and requested City Attorney Flitner's comments regarding the law regarding mailing of notices of zoning changes. Page 4 May 8, 1978 City Attorney Flitner informed that state law required that public notice be given in the newspaper and mail or post notice in the area of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Bliese expressed his opinion that the Planning Commis- sion and City Council hearings were defective. Fie informed that he had obtained copies of the mailing list and that they had not been mailed as required by the city's municipal code sections 17.58.080 and 17.58.150, which text he read aloud. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned at this point in the meeting, Returns the time being approximately 7:58 p.m. Mr. Bliese informed that he had found 6 individuals residing within 500 feet of the boundary of the school /park site who had not received notices. Mr. Bliese felt it drastically unfair because there were many people who had not received a mailed notice. City Manager Callinan explained the mailing procedures for notices sent to property owners and residents. Discussion followed during which. City Attorney Flitner in- formed that he had reviewed the notices and mailing list and that based on the City Manager's comments, then the city had met the legal requirements. Mr. Bliese reviewed the results of the homeowner's survey concerning the proposed development. Discussion followed between City Council members and Mr. Bliese with Mr. ti1illiam Fennoni, 6098 Deborah Court, confirming that he hadn't re- ceived notice of either the Planning Commission or City Council hearings.. Mr. Bliese requested treat -the City Council delay its decision concerning the proposed single family development until the homeowners council could research the matter, i.e. legal- ity of notices mailed to property owners and indicated that the concept of circulating a petition to form an assessment district to purchase the former school site for open space /par), park had not been discussed with homeowners. In reference to City Manager Callinan's May 4th memo, he pointed out that Neighborhood "D" didn't have as much park acreage as other neighborhoods in the city. Mrs. Mikki Arana, 6081 Darleen Court, was recognized and asked who the hareoT,,mer's association was that Mr. Bliese represented. Mr. Bliese informed that the association represented the residents of Rohnert Park'and provided her with a membership roster. Mrs. Arana replied that she had never heard of said organ- ization and questioned if the association represented a majority of the residents in Neighborhocd "D ". Page 5 May 8, 1978 Discussion follwed between the City.Council and Mrs. Arana regarding the city's not having money.to purchase and /or develop the former school site as a park. Mrs. Arana generally com- rented on the membership of the homeowners association, its purported leaders, and and form - ing an assessment district to acquire the park site. Mr. William Femnzoni, 6088 Deborah Court, was recognized and informed that he was a member of the Rohnert Park How - owners Coordinating Council, and commented on its membership. He vounched that the homes constructed by Messrs. Strawther and Michl were quality homes, explained that Dorotea Park was very crowed at the present time and that it was proposed to construct 35 more homers in the vicinity providing only 2 additional acres for the park. Ile requested that the Council hold the matter in abeyance until the members of the homeowners association could be consulted. 11r. William Heaney, 6090 Darleen Court, was recognized and cormented regarding the possible passage of Proposition 13 and expressed that the city would be better off approving the single family development thereby obtaining property tax revenues. Discussion followed between Council members during which City Manager Callinan explained the concept of forming an assessment district to acquire: the former school site for open space /park area and Mayor Hopkins polled. the audience by a shoaa of hands as to how many residents had come specif- ically regarding tie proposed development of a single family subdivision and /or park site. Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Stewart,.directing staff to survey the residents of I'D" neighborhood to.determine whether or not they prefer formation of an assessment district for the acquisition of the former school site for open space /park purposes or if they would prefer development of 32-33 homes on the 11 acre site providing more funds for the development of the present park site area. Discussion followed. Councilman Robert's motion failed by the following roll call vote AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Stewart 1\I0ES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Resolution No. 78-65 RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF 71I1. CITY OF RO11TERT PARK PDOPTING AMV ENT TO THE IAV3 USE E=,TT OF THE GENERAL PLA,! (File No. 0590, Pacific Coast Development Corporation) Page 6 May 8, 1978 Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Mayor Hopkins, to waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 78-65. Said motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins NOES. (2) Councilmen Roberts and Stewart fOETAITT: (1) Councilman Beary Mayor Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Stewart, to reconsider the motion to conduct a survey of Neighborhood I'D" residents relative to formation of an assess- ment district or development of a single family subdivision. Said motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins NOES* (1) Councilman Carbone N3STAIN- (1) Councilman Beary Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Stewart, to direct staff to conduct a survey of Neighborhood I'D" relative to the formation of an assess- ment district or development of single family homes and compile the results of said survey for its review at the May 22nd meeting. Councilman Carbone made a motion to amend Councilman Roberts? motion to survey all the residents of Rohnert Park. Said motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Roberts' motion was approved by the following roll call vote* AYES: OA) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart, Hopkins I ES: (0) None I ABSTATN: (1) Councilman Beary Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, to survey all the citizens of Rohnert Park relative to costs for maintenance in acquiring addition- al area in I'D" section park. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts withdrew his second and the motion died for lack of a second. File No. 0500 ® City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 4th memo to the City Qantas Development Co., Council concerning Qantas Development Corporation's letter Colegio Vista No. 4 requesting Council reconsideration of its condition requires Roof inn ing concrete tile roofs in Colegio Vista Subdivision 'No. 4. Planning Director Skancl-iy described the development plan and renderings which were displayed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council ag eed to re-consider its previous precise development plan and Page 7 Grawth Management Program May 8, 1978 architectural approval of Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 4 conditions of approval to provide "tile or wood shake shingles ". Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and approved by the following voice vote, the City Council amended its previous precise development plan and architectural review approval to leave roofing material to the discretion of the developer. AYFSo (4) Councilmen Beary; Carbone, Stewart, Hopkins NOFS: (1) Councilman Roberts Discussion was resumed regarding requests from Debra Homes, Inc., Crocker Hbmes, Inc. and Firestone Construction. City Attorney advised Councilman Beary to abstain from voting on Firestone Construction request. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the request form Debra Homes, Inc. to transfer 100 units from its Coleman Valley Subdivision to the Foothills Subdivision of 25 acre parcel east of Snyder Lane and north of Rancho Cotate High School was approved. Voting on the request from Crocker Homes, Inc. was deferred until decision on Pacific Coast Development Company's application for C_neral Plan Amendment and re�onin; is decided. Councilman Carbone made a motion to approve 30 unit allocation increase requested by Firestone Construction, which died for lack of a second. Councilman Stewart made a motion, seconded by Councilman Carbone, to approve the 30 unit allocation increase requested by Firestone Construction with the understanding that these units would be removed from another allocation, so there would be no increase in total number of unit allocations for 1978, and directed City Attorney Flitner to check the legality of this action. motion was approved by the following roll call vote. AYES- (4) Councilmen Carbone, Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins. NO ",S- (0) ABSi'AE14 (1) Councilman Beary Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :13 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins recoavened the meeting at approximately 9017 p.m. Housing and Community City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 4th memo to the City Development Grant App. Council concerning a duly noticed public hearing relative to a proposed grant application under. the Housing and Com- munity Development Act. P. age 8 May 8, 197 8 Mayor Hopkins.opened the public hearing concerning the city's proposed grant application under the Housing, and Community Development Act. There being no one desiring to be heard,, Mayor Hopkins closed the public, hearing. The Council indicated that it was generally inclined to reappoint the incumbents but would reflect on the matter further and that.the. City Manager could set a public hearing to consider those appointments which are going, to be required because of certain commission members not desiring reappoint- ment. Communications Communications per the attached out-line were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Portable Fence for City Manager Callinan informed of the Rohnert Park, Softball "B" Park Association's letter requesting Council consideration to authorize an exoenditure in the amount of $1,600 to install porta-I fence in Blenec- ICU71 VV.LLII U= assoc_LCL L-LUI i putting up approximately $600 immediately and repaying the balance in yearly increments. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council went on record as indicating -that Benecia Park was available for soccer use. Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Beary, that the City Council authorize purchasing a portable fence to be installed in Benecia Park with the understanding, that the Rohnert Park Softball Assocation would ren6_burse the city at the rate of % per year subject to the fence's approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, the City Council author- ized staff to proceed with the preparation of a Housing and Community Development Act rant application. CPA Firm to Exam City Manager Callinan referred to his May 4, 1978 Records memo to City Council, recommending the city retain the services of Pisentl and Brinker CPA's for one more year for the examination of the city's financial activity for 1977-78. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the retention of Pisenti and Brinker was approved. Commission City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 4, 1978 memo to the Appointments City Council concerning expiration of Parks and Recreation Conmassion, Planning Commission, and Cultural Arts Connis- sion terms and solicited corrments from Council members con- cerning same. The Council indicated that it was generally inclined to reappoint the incumbents but would reflect on the matter further and that.the. City Manager could set a public hearing to consider those appointments which are going, to be required because of certain commission members not desiring reappoint- ment. Communications Communications per the attached out-line were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Portable Fence for City Manager Callinan informed of the Rohnert Park, Softball "B" Park Association's letter requesting Council consideration to authorize an exoenditure in the amount of $1,600 to install porta-I fence in Blenec- ICU71 VV.LLII U= assoc_LCL L-LUI i putting up approximately $600 immediately and repaying the balance in yearly increments. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the City Council went on record as indicating -that Benecia Park was available for soccer use. Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Beary, that the City Council authorize purchasing a portable fence to be installed in Benecia Park with the understanding, that the Rohnert Park Softball Assocation would ren6_burse the city at the rate of % per year subject to the fence's approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Page 9 May 8, 1978 Councilman Beary suggested that the motion be amended to provide that the fence be removed at the end of the men's Softball league season so that you soccer could utilize the field. Councilman Carbone accepted same as a friendly amendment. Councilman Carbone's motion, as amended, was unanimously approved. Council-Manager City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 4th memo concerning Retreat a Council - Manager retreat. _. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council endorsed the concept of conducting a council /manager retreat and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to wor }c out the details and set a date and place. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner advised that Cotati vs. Rohnert Report Park lawsuit concerning the adequacy of the EIR for Qantas Development Corporation's proposed development had been arl�,ued in the court of appeals and that a decision should be received within 60-90 days. New Mayors 6 Council Council members generally commented on -the recent League Members Institute of California Cities, New Mayors and Council Members Institute held in San Diego, May 3 -5. Small Cities Forum City Manager Callinan advised of the League of California Cities 11Sma11 Cities Forum" to be hold in Redding, May 17th. Joint Unified School City Manager Callinan solicited comrfents from the Council Board Meeting concerning the recent joint unified school board meeting I ith the city Council. Lighting High School City Manager Callinan reviewed his May 8th memo to the City Football Field Council concerning allocating Capital Outlay Funds to the unified school district solely for the installation of lights at the Rancho Cotate High School football field. Discussion followed. Mr. David Soldavini, 536 Alison Avenue, was recognized and expressed his desire to have lights installed. at the high school football field. Discussion followed between the Council and Mr. Soldavini. Mrs. Ronnie White, 7776 Santa Barabara Drive was recognized and commented on the school board's reaction to installation of lights and various other uses for the "stadium funds ". Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council authorized the expenditures of funds and the disbursement of $78,000 to the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District for the installation of lights at the Rancho Cotate. High School football field subject to those conditions contained in City Manager Callinan's May 8th memo amended to include that "Staff would work with the school district Page 10 May 8, 1978 in implementing a program for the installation of said 1 lights. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary,,Carbone, Roberts, Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Stewart State Farm Landscaping Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the maintenance of landscaping and grounds at State Farm Insur- ance Company. City Manager Callinan informed that he had been assured that the overgrowth of weeds would be destroyed and turf planted. Landscaping on Councilman Roberts inquired concerning the landscaping not Conmrcial Property being completed at the Ben Oret sky. building on Enterprise Drive prior to businesses being allowed to open in the building. City Manager Call-inan advised that a cash bond had been received by the city to guarantee the installation of1the landscaping. Campaign Signs Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning cam pai0i signs installed on residents private property and public right-of-way without proper consent and requested staff to follow-up as appropriate. Tennis Court Lights Councilman Carbone initiated a discussion relative to tennis court lijAts being: left on c..,hen no one was playing a game. Community Development City Manager Callinan apprised the City Council that a Housing Act Hearing public hearing was scheduled for .Thursday, May 11th concern- ing the city's proposed grant application under the Com- munity Development and Housing Act program. 'fhe Council authorized City Manager Callinan to conduct said public hearing. Ad j oixon-ment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:29 p.m. Z. Deputy City -Clerk