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1982/07/26 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 26, 1982 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:25 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Playor Hopkins presiding. The regular, session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m, and at which all Councilmen and City Pianager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner were present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation natters. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:25 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Cavalli, Hollingsworth, Roberts, Stewart, and Hopkins Absenit: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Finance Director Netter, and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Upon i�iotion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Minutes Cavalli, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Stewart abstaining, the fflnutes of July 12, 1982 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon notion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $642,304.00 were approved. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Callinan referred to his Council meeting memo dated July 23, 1982 for explanation of all the natters on the Consent Calendar. Councilman Stewart requested that Resolution No. 82 -119 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Council concurred. .Councilman Hollingsworth requested that Resolution No. 82 -123 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Council concurred. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IPIPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE 82-118 RELEASE OF BONDS FOR ROHNERT FOOTHILLS SUBDIVISION NO. 1 Resolution No. RESOLUTION,'' OF THE ROHNERT PART: CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE 82 -120 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI- Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR SUNRISE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Resolution No. 82-121 Page 2 July 26, 1982 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, STOP SIGNS AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF .Resolution -No - A RESOLUTION 'AWAPIZDING'�' tONTRACT FOk PURCHASE OF MISCELLANEOUS POLICE EQUIPV01T Resolution No.• RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From 103 Holdings, Ltd. Re: 82-124 Hewlett Packard Project) Resolution No. RESOLUTION] ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From Classic Investment Company, 82-125 Ltd. IV, Et Al, Re: Hewlett Packard Project) Resolution No. R-ESO•UTION-ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From''Fiarie C. Rohnert, Dorothy 82-126 Rohnert Spreckles, and the Bank of California National.Association Re: Hewlett Pa6k&d Project).' Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (From Marie C. Rohnert, Dorothy L* 82-127 Rohnert Spreckles, and the` -Bank 6f Calif&nla National Association Re: Hewlett Packard Project) Upon motion,oftouncilm6n Hollin4sworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimousT -6pproved, re'ading'of Resolutions Nos. 82- 118, 82-120 through 32-122 and 82-124 through 82-127 was waived and said resolU0ons Were';Jadopted,.' Resolution No. 82-119 RESOLUTIOI'f iN]ENDHENT I-Td AGREE-i'tNT ';WITH `SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL City Manager Call.inan explained the resolution and introduced Art Crandell` ' S.R.i-LH. Adi-oinist - rator�add Larry Haniscalco, Director of Planning for. S: R. Fi,. H. to ainswer 'any -quest i ons the Counci I m -1 ght* have.7:1 City ilanag'er -,'Cal Tiln&f noted that the Council had been provided with a copy of the agreement between S6nta•Rosa Memorial Hospital and the City concerning the Health Services Center along with a o copy df-the proposed aiaencr! lent i" 6-the'ag'rebment and a letter from S.R.HiH. concerning same. Councilman Stewart expressed concern over the need for a health services center in RohneY-t Park since the location of a similar facility in the•. Cotati area. Couhcilman Stewart initiated discussion concerning the definition of a health services center and what type of services would be offered at the proposed Rohnert Park facility. City Manager Callinan noted that Memorial had recently purchased adjacent property to the hospital site in order that the overall relay- A iqr rnilinan • Ka cal- iqk-% in nn n I v pray Page 3 July 259 1982 indicated that iiemorial was still bound to its initial agreement to develop a hospital and the health services center. iienorial Hospital Administrator Art Crandell was recognized and briefly explained the services to be offered at the proposed health services center. Mr. Crandall noted that the change in location of the health services center had no effect on Santa Rosa fMetiorial Hospital's commitment to develop.a hospital. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, reading of Resolution No. 82 -115 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR &MISCELLANEOUS 32 -123 FEES City Pianager Callinan explained the resolution. Councilman Hollingsworth expressed concern regarding the $2.00 per page $25.00 maximum photocopy charge for Public Safety reports proposed. Mr. Hollingsworth felt that the charge was unreasonably high unless it took into consideration the time for Public Safety personnel to research files to locate old reports. Pair. Hollingsworth felt that readily accessible reports should not be so expensive to,photocopy. Discussion followed.,. Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion to reduce the proposed maximum from $25.00 to $10.00. Said motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 32 -123 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES: (4) Councilmen Cavalli, Roberts, Stewart and Hopkins 110ES: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth Ordinance No. 405 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK PiUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 17.15.030, 17.16.040, 17.15.050, and 17.16.060 BY DELETING CERTAIN PEWiITTED USES AND ADDING THEM TO THE CONDITIONAL USE CATEGORY Page 4 July 269 1982 City.-i1anager Callinan explained the ordinance referring to his Council meeting memo dated July 23, 1982. Discussion followed. Upon motion of: Councilman Stewart, seconded by Counci loran Hollingsworth, and approved by the follotjing voice vote, reading of Ordinance No. 406 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (3) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Roberts and Stewart NOES: (2) :,jCouncili�ien Cavalli and :Hopkins File 0751-Firestone City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting memo /Siri-Precise dated July 23, .1982 concerning Firestone / Sire's application for Development & precise developl-dent plan and architectur al review to construct a Architectural 160 unit townhouse project on a 9.4 acre parcel on the north side Review of Golf Course Drive approximately 150 feet east of Country Club Drive. Vir. Callinan noted that the ►flatter had been denied by Council previously due to the density. Mr. Callinan referred Council to Planning Director Skanchy's separate memo concerning - the-.revised plans ' presently being considered. 1 Planning �&irectcir Skanchy: was recognized and referred Council to Planning- Staff report regarding Firestone/Sire's application for precise development and architectural review to construct a 160 unit townhouse project. Mr. Skanchy referred Council to site plans and elevations on display noting proposed revisions. --::.Councilman Stewart initi'at�ed discussion- concerning proposed insulation inaterial to be used and the energy efficiency of the proposed project. Discussion followed. Councilman Cavalli initiated discussion concerning the proposed ..carport's-proposed for the project. Mr.: Cavalli inquired whether said carports could later be converted to closed garages. Mr. kanchy indicated that structurally they could subject to approval by the Planning Commission but that was highly unlikely. Councilman Roberts recommended that City Engineer review the project entrance for any possible traffic hazards or problems. Discussion follovaed between staff and Council concerning roofing materials. v Bob eagle, representative of Fires one Investinen-t's, Inc. was recognized and upon inquiry informed that the proposed units would sell for in the mid $70,000's. Page 5 July 26, 1982 Councilman Hollingsworth expressed concern for the efficiency of forced air heating proposed for the project. Mr. Hollingsworth also expressed concern for the uncertainty of those items that were under consideration by the developers i.e. homeowners association management, cathedral ceilings, etc: Discussion followed. Upon inquiry Vir. 'Ragle indicated that only units on the outside of the project would have fireplaces. Mr. Art Siri Jr., project developer was recognized and briefly commented that he had recently constructed a home of his own with an electric ' heating` sy'stei.i 'i ,which was far more cost effective than gas. Discussion followed. Councilman Hollingsworth made a r ,,lotion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, to approve 1=irestone /Siri's application for precise development plan to construct a 160 unit t6tinhouse project on a 9.4 acre parcel on the north side of Golf Course Drive approximately 150 feet eastof Country Club Drive, subject to the conditions setforth in the Planning Staff report with the addition of condition #36 - that the applicant provide adequate enclosed storage area with the enclosed patio area; condition #37 - that the applicant comply with those conditions as stipulated in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 00 -11; and condition #38 - a homeovuner's association with an onsite manager at all ti6 -iies to maintain all open space, common areas, exterior of buildings, fences and drives be provided; and that the exterior siding and roofing material be worked out with the Planning Commission and staff. Recess `layor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 9:48 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:54 p.m. with all'Councilrien present. 1982 -83 Proposed City ,Manager Calli;nan referred Council to his Council meeting memo Budget -dated 'July 23, 1982 and separate memo dated July 23, 1982 concerning the 1982 -33 proposed budget and proposed reductions to same. It was the concensus of the'Council that a separate meeting be held to.discuss the proposed budget and the proposed reductions to same. Discussion followed. Mr. R. James Fisher, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Coaimerce was recognized and requested working with Council on possible budget reductions. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan briefly recapped his proposed budget reduction memo dated July 23, 1932 pointing out that staff had been soliciting comments from Council and the public of which no comments or directions have been received to date. Mr. Callinan noted that riany meetings with staff had resulted in the proposed reductions which were the result of the recent notification that State rotor vehicle license revenues had been reduced. Discussion followed. Page 6 July 26, 982 It was the concensus of the Council to hold a meeting on August 4, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Offices to discuss the Proposed 1982-83 Budget. City Manager Callinan. noted that there way be persons in the audience desiring to.jxpress input concerning the proposed budget since it was listed on the agenda. Annette Lyons, 7515 Boris Court was recognized and inquired why the proposed reductions to the Audget had not been publicized. City Hanager Callinan indicated that staff had just finished compiling the proposed reductions and that they were being presented to the Council this night for input and comments. Miss Fran Bueler, representative of the Parent Education Center Was recognized and wished to convey that the funding that the Parent Education Center had requested of the City was to be used as seed money for the program and that the Parent Education Center did not plan on coming before the Council year after year for additional funding. Communications Connunications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications unless specifically noted in these minutes. Mortgage Revenue City Manager Callinan updated the Council on staffs research into Bonds mortage revenue bonds. Hr. Callinan reported of meetings and discussions concerning working out a program for a joint powers agreement for the issuance of mortgage revenue bonds. Mr. Callinan introduced Charles Carlson of the Builder's Industry Asiociation and Tom Witcoff of Dean Witter to answer any questions the Council may have concerning mortgage revenue bonds. Tom Witcoff of Dean Witter Was recognized and explained the mortgage revenue bonds joint powers agreement noting that if the City of Rohnert Park desired to participate in the program that an indication of interest would have to be expressed by August 4, 1982 in order for application to be made into the agreement. Mr. Wit6off indicated that the City would be under no obligation under the joint powers agreement for its allocation of mortgage revenue bonds. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins inquired of City Attorney Flitner whether the City would be under any liability by entering into a joint powers agreement concerning wortgage revenue bonds. City Attorney Flitner indicated that upon his inspection of the proposed resolution concerning same he did not feel the City would be under any liability concerning same. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY QF,ROHNERT PARK RELATING To THE NORTHERN 82-128 CALIFORNIA HOME nORTGAG&FINANCEAUTIORay -, Resolution No. 82 -129 Page 7 July 205, 1982 Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -128 was waived and said resolution was adopted.' RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGRCENENT' AND APPOINTING A MEMiBER AND AN ALTERNATIVE HEP11BER TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82 -129 was waived and said resolution vJas adopted. Ordinance No. 407 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM City Tanager Callinan explained -the ordinance. Upon notion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 407 v ,jas waived and said ordinance was introduced. Parks & Recreation Mayor Hopkins read aloud -Chose persons submitting applications to Commiission Vacancy the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission, i.e. Annette Lyons, Robert Spore, Dave Uright, Charlotte Krauser, J. Bradford Savage. The Council took a ballot for the vacancy to -the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilitian Roberts made a motion, seconded by Counciliian Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to appoint.Charlotte Krauser to the vacancy on -the Parks and Recreation Commission, a one year terra to expire June 30, 1983. Sunrise Park It was the consensus of the Council that the dedication of Sunrise Dedication Park be held as a part of the Founders Day activities or on August 29, 1982 but in the afternoon. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point in the Leaves and Returns meeting the ti :le being approximately 9:34 p.m. and returned at approxiilately 9:36 p.m. Sales Tax City i`anager Callinan indicated that he would like to defer the i4,atter of sales tax, County share of cities, until a later date. Council concurred. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner briefly coiimented on the completion of a Report - Animal draft amendrtient to the City of Rohnert Park's animal control Control Regula- regulations. t1r. Flitner indicated that each Counciliae�iber had tions been provided with a copy of the proposed amendiments for review and comment. Regulating City Attorney Flitner indicated that he had recently been Sleeping in Cars contactdcl to, obtain infori-ilation relative to lays regulating sleeping''',in ''dars:. Hr. Flitner requested that the matter be deferred in order to research the matter. Page 8 July 26, 1982 Transient Occupancy City Attorney Flitner indicated that the recently imposed 10% Tax Transient Occupancy Tax may need to be ratified by a two-thirds at an election. Mr. Flitner indicated that the issue was unclear, and that a further investigation into the matter would be needed. Discussion followed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTIOV OF I., THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF" ROHNERT PARK 82-130 REFERRING ANARDINANCE INCREASING THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FROM SIX (60 PERCENT TO TEN (10%) PERCENT TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARKOFOR THEIR CONSIDERATAN AND POSSIBLE ENACTMENT (Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter Three, Section 3.24.030) City Hanager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 82-130 Was waived and said resolution was adopted. Business License City Attorney Flitner pointed out that in order for the City to ,Fee Change-Coin adjust business license fees charged for coin.oper4ted nochines Operated Machines the palter 'may also:require a vote before We' electors. hr. Flitner noted that"further investjgati6n into the matter would be necessary before any action could be taken. Discussion followed, Mayors' and City kanager Callinan informed that Mayor Warren Hopkins had just Councilmen's New recently been elected Chairman of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Chairman Association of Sonoma County. Unscheduled Public James Orq' 7486 Boris Court, was recognized and initiated Appearance discussion concerning the need for emergency telephones in Sunrise Park. Ar Orr reported of a recent incident where anjnOividual had beh injured in the park and there were no telephones to call for assistance. Discussion followed after which City danager Callinan advised that he would 01160-up on the palter. Proposed Budget City Hanager Callinan inquired of any Comments the Council might have or questions concerning the 1982-83 proposed budget so that he,.way be able to address them prior to the scheduled budget session. Councilman Cavalli wished staff to address funds proposed, for travel and meetings expense, and awards expense. Discussion followed during which City Manager responded to the inquiry.., Adjournment There being no further business and no one further desiring to be heard the meeting was a-djourqpd at appropmakely 10:10 p.m. to August 4, 1982 aL 7:00 P.m./ at the CiA Offices. 6750 AmmPrrp Boulevard,.Rohnert— Par kA ATTE DepUtijity CAR Dett ing