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1988/12/13 City Council MinutesOpen Session Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Unscheduled Public Appearances Resolution No. 88 -234 Resolution No. 88 -235 Resolution No. 88 -236 Resolution !,To. 88 -237 Resolution No. 88 -238 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes December 13, 1988 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins ' 675C P presiding. Mayor Cochran called the regular session to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present; (5) Councilmen Eck and *.r , iollin.�,sworth, Hopkins, Spiro Absent; (0) Mayor Cochran Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy, and City Attorney Flitner. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 22, 1988 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $2,229,198.94 were approved. Mayor Cochran stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. No one wished to do so. CONSENT CALENDAR At Council member Spiro's request, Resolution No. 88 -233 listed on the agenda was removed from the Consent Calendar. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the ,posting of the agenda RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING EASEMENT GRANT DEEDS FROM OCEANIS (For storm drain easements, Lots 86 & 87, Spreckels Place, Unit 2) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM MCBAIL COMPA,Y (For University Park Subdivision, Unit 1) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENTS VTD AUTHORIZING THE SECURIT Y FOR T'iE TERRACES SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION CORPORAT 1987 -9 ION YARD ADnITION PROJECT NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGES OCCASIONED By Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) December 13, 1988 CITY AND SPECIAL DISTRICT ANNEXATIONS AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NOS. 84 -168 AND 87 -24 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (Miscellaneous Trucks) 88 -239 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar was approved as outlined on the meeting's agenda, with the exception of Resolution No. 88 -233. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING 38 -233 THE CLAIM OF VINCENT O'SULLIVAN Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, Resolution No. 88 -233 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Cochran NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (1) Spiro Scheduled Public City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from Mrs. Lynn Rogers, Appearances: and announced that she was in tonight's audience. She ther Mrs. Lynn Rogers introduced herself and stated that she was here requesting a $500' contribution to a small non - profit library story telling program in Cotati. She believes much of their audience is from Rohnert Park, thus she felt that the City of Rohnert Park should be offered the chance to contribute financially. She described the events held at "The Sitting !loom" and elaborated on the joy it brings to people of all ages. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved; Council approved a 5500 contribution to "The Sitting Room" to help fund its programs. Rohnert Park City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce requesting a contribution from the City of $750 for material costs for holiday lights on RP Expressway. Carl Calvin was present to represent the Chamber of Commerce in this {natter, and further explained how the costs are incurred. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Cochran, and unanimously approved, a contribution of $750 was made to the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce for the holiday lights on RP Expressway. Rohnert Park City Manager Callinan explained that Council had been provided with Sister City a copy of the request by Sister City Hashimoto Shi for 500 redwood Hashimoto Shi seedlings. Mr. Callinan suggested that Rohnert Park donate these Rohnert Park City Council *Minutes (3) December 13, 1988 as a gift to Hashimoto Shi. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Cochran, and unanimously approved, a gift of 500 redwood seedlings to gashimoto Shi was approved. Harvey Bell City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from Harvey Bell & & Associates Associates and explained that Mr. Bell was supposed to be in the audience tonight, but has not yet arrived. Pacific Children's City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from Ed Maness and Musical Theater stated that Council members had received copies of the same. Mr. Callinan stated that Mr. Maness was in tonight's audience. Mr. Ed Maness was recognized and stated that he was representing Pacific Children's Musical Theater. Mr. Maness requested that they be the primary childrens performing arts group at the Rohnert Park Performing Arts Center. Mayor Cochran explained that City Manager Callinan is currently in the process of interviewing Theatre Managers, and that such designations for the Theatre should be withheld until the City has selected a Theatre Manager who can make recommendations. Mr. Callinat assured Mr. Maness that the City would keep in touch. Condiotti Enterprises City Manager Callinan stated that Council had been provided with a copy of the letter from Condiotti Enterprises asking that the firm be able to use in 1989 the 100 single family unit building permits allocated to it for 1990. Discussion followed during which Council members Eck and Spiro queried about the impact on the remaining sewer capacity. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, .Condiotti Enterprises request to use in. 1989 the 100 •: single family unit building permits allocated to them for 1990 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Hollingsworth, Hopkins, and Cochran NOES: (2) Eck and Spiro Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins had announced at the beginning of the meeting leaves (7:20 p.m.) that he would have to leave now for a half hour due to family matters and left the meeting. Harvey Bell Harvey Bell entered the Council Chambers and was recognized. Mr. & Associates Mr. Bell explained that his reason for an appearance was to get people (including Councilmen) more involved and make them more aware of the dangers of offshore drilling off the Northern California Coast. He stated that he wanted the residents of Sonoma County to recognize the impact it has on them and the consequences. He presented Council with a videotape of offshore drilling. Mr. Bell requested that City Council adopt resolutions Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) December 13, 1988 relative to offshore drilling (i.e. proposed lease sales No. 95 and 119). Mayor Cochran informed Mr. Bell that this was not a matter for City Council to get involved in and that Council members may get involved individually as citizens of the community if they wish to do so, otherwise it is not in the jurisdiction of the City Council. Upon motion by Mayor Cochran, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, Council declined involvement in the offshore drilling by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro, and Cochran NOES: (1) Eck Codding Enterprises City Manager Callinan stated that Council had been provided with a copy of a proposal letter dated November 28, 1988, received from Codding Enterprises in which the firm proposes to sell to the City additional land on City Hall Drive, both on the north and south sides, buth which proposal has been withdrawn since the agenda was prepared. City Manager Callinan stated that Mr. Codding was in tonight'. audience and is available to answer any further questions Council members might have concerning the matter. Mr. Codding was recognized and explained discussion he has had with his partners regarding other' possibilities for the City acquiring property on the north side of City Hall Drive and explained the discussions he has had with the tenants of the PAL and noted .that. PAL'S representatives were present at this meeting. Discussion, followed. Mayor Cochran stated that he had no objections to these proposals A suggestion was made for Mayor Cochran and Councilman Hollingswort! to meet with Mr. Codding and staff to work out negotiations on this and report back to Council with recommendations. The Council concurred. YMCA-RP Youth Soccer City Manager Callinan stated that Council is aware of the status League Bldg. Site concerning this building and that the site recommended by staff (H Park) was rejected. He explained several possibilities but suggested the remodeling of the Santa Barbara Drive end of Benicia Park with the new building replacing the old Benicia Recreation Building. The Council indicated it thought the suggestion had merit. RQhnert Park City Council Minutes (5) December 13, 1988 Mayor Cochran requested that this matter be put on the agenda for the January 24th Council meeting and that the area's residents be notified. The Council concurred. Wilfred Avenue City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the widening, of Freeway Interchange the bridge structures over the railroad for this interchange, advising that a contract to Yi Pomeroy, Petaluma, is to be awarded by Cal Trans. Phase II City Manager Callinan also explained that the State Highway Commission has taken action in moving the modifications of the on —off ramps (Phase II) of this interchange up one year, in the S.T.I.P.S from 1990 -91 to 1989 -90. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO PROVIDE 88 -240 A HOSPITAL SITE TO REPUBLIC HEALTH CORPORATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND C011MITIONS. City ;tanager Callinan explained the resolution and stated that Council had been provided with all pertinent materials regarding same. Mr. Callinan stated that Republic Health Corporation's representative Dave Hill was in tonight's audience to answer any questions regarding the proposed hospital. Dave Hill was recognized and explained the services the firm plans to make available in its facilities. Discussion followed in which Council members queried about the competition with other hospitals in the area and what services would appropriate for a hospital to offer in this area. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously. approved, Resolution No. 88 -240 was approved with a condition that an agreement between Republic Health Corporation and the City be formalized and include: A. a condition that within two years B. a reasonable amount of progress in devoloping a hospital must. be noted. (Approved by the following roll call vote) Present: (4) Eck, Hollingsworth, Spiro, Cochran Absent: (1) Hopkins Planning & Zoning City Manager Callinan explained the benefits of preparing a Matters master environmental impact report for the undeveloped area in the northwest part of the City so there would be no further delays contingent upon an EIR at a later date. Discussion followed in which consultant Elgar Hill participated. Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Council member Spiro, and unanimously approved, the preparation of a master EIR for the northwest area of the City by Elgar Hill & Associates was authorized. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the meeting, the time being returns approximately 8 :10 p.m. ,r. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) December 13, 1988 Holy Family City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from the Holy Family Episcopal Church Episcopal Church and stated that Council had been provided with a copy of the letter. Mr. Callinan explained the Church's request for cooperation in extending a road from East Cotati Avenue south from Snyder Lane to the area south of East Cotati Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Council approved the request of the Holy Family Episcopal Church for cooperation on certain matters as outlined in its letter relative to the extension of a road south from E. Cotati Avenue at the Snyder Lane intersection. Jack Harte City 11anager Callinan explained to the Council that this item was Granny Unit being brought to the Counci by City Staff. State law allows 5727 Davis Circle cities to approve "granny units" by use permit and subject to certain conditions if the cities have adopted their ordinance. If the city has not adopted any ordinance, then the state law limits the maximum size of the "granny unit" to 640 sq.ft. City Manager Callinan explained that the Planning Commission approved Mr. Jack Harte's "granny unit" (1400 sq.ft.) in violation of State law in spite of staff's recommendation of 650 sq.ft. He further advised that Mr. Harte has poured the foundation. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved the Council declared that ar emergency exists and that the necessity for Council action was no known when the agenda was prepared. Planning Director Skanchy referring to a site plan, explained the unit being built by Jack Tiarte at 5727 Davis Circle. oiscussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Mayor Cochran and unanimously approved, Council approved an-exception for Jack Harte to proceed on construction of a 1400 sq.ft. "granny unit" based on the fact that the lot is 21,000 sq.ft. and subject to the Harte's executing a covenant that the lot will not be subdivided but that should the lot ever be split that the City would be paid sewer and water connection fees. Mayor Cochran declared a recess at approximately 8:45 p.m. Mayor Cochran reconvened the meeting with all Council members present at approximately 8 :50 p.m. The Council discussed the appointments that need to be made to the Planning Commission, i.e. three (3) appts. for 2 year terms: a) Jim Davis b) John Giertz c) Vida Jones and the Council's nomination order is Eck, Spiro, Cochran Upon motion by Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) December 13, 1988 unanimously approved, Vida Jones was reappointed to the Planning Commission for a two year term, commencing January 1, 1989. Council member Spiro requested postponement of her appointment of a Planning Commissioner in order to solicit additional applicants for the position and that with the understanding that Mr. John Giertz would continue to serve as a Planning Commissioner until an appointment is made. The Council agreed and directed staff to issue a news release soliciting additional applicants. Upon motion by ?Mayor Cochran, seconded by Councilman lopkins, and unanimously approved, Jim Davis was reappointed to the Planning Commission for a two year term, commencing January 1, 1989. Next the Council discussed the Parks & Recreation Commission, i.e. three (3) appts for Z year terms: a) Peter Dion b) Earl Hall c) Roger Kreischer and the Council's nomination order is Spiro, Eck, and Hollingsworth Council member Spiro requested postponement of her appointment of Parks & Recreation Commissioner in order to have more time to solicit additonal applicants for the position and that Mr. Peter Dion would continue to serve as a Parks & Recreation Commissioner until an appointment has been made. The Council agreed and directed staff and issue a news release soliciting additional applicants. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Earl Hall and Roger Kreischer were reappointed as Council at large appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission for two year terms commencing January 1, 1989. Next the Council discussed the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission i.e. three (3) appts.'for two year terms a) John Chase b) Daisy Dolby (deceased) c) Florence Jennis (Appointments have been made by consensus in past years) Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council member Spiro, and unanimously approved, John Chase and Florence Jennis, and Lenore Jurgiel were appointed for two year terms commencing January 1, 1989. At the request of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, Daisy Dolby's position was filled by Lenore Jurgiel. Council Committee Discussion was held regarding the various Council liaison Liaison Assignments assignments. The Council agreed on the following assignments: Cultural Arts Commission (Cochran) Parks and Recreation Commission (Hopkins) Planning Commission (Hollingsworth) Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (Spiro) Rohnert Park City Council Minutes " (S) December 13, 1988 Sister City(s) Relations Committee (Spiro) Library Advisory Board (Hopkins) Mobile Home Parks Advisory Committee (disbanded) - Baseball and Stadium (Cochran & Spiro) Communications Golf Course (Hollingsworth & Hopkins) Chamber of Commerce (Eck) ABAG (Hopkins, alt. Cochran) Regional Nastewater Advisory Committee (Eck, alt. Hopkins) " Hospital Liaison (Spiro, Hollingsworth) Water Agency Policy Committee (itopkins, alt. Eck) 101 Corridor Committee (Eck, alt. Cochran) Substance Abuse, Sonoma County Drug Task Force, and Mayors & Councilmen's Association Committee (Cochran,Spiro) Swim Center (Cochran, Hollingsworth) City Manager's PAL Building Location (Cochran & Hollingsworth) " Report; Theatre— Interior Design (Eck, Spiro) Discussion was held regarding appointing a City representative to the Board of Trustees of the Marin /Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term. Upon motion by Councilman. Hopkins, seconded by Council member Spiro, and unanimously approved, Jack Lepinski was reappointed to the Marin /Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term. Communications Communications 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. Mayor Cochran made an announcement that he would be representing " City Council at a meeting this week with Sonoma County Board of Realtors regarding the status of Rohnert Park. Announcement was made of upcoming meetings scheduled for the month of January 1989; including The Mayor's '& Councilmen's Association, The Redwood Empire's Quarterly *dataring' �nA the City Employs Appreciation Dinner. Discussion followed. City Manager's City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the dispute with Report; Arthur Young & Associates and advised that the firm would split Arthur Young the difference of the total of the unpaid bill with the City. & Associates Street lights City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the acquisition of the street lights system and stated that he is currently negotiating with PG &E regarding same. Mr. Callinan requested that Sil Cincera, (PG &E representative who was in the audience) to research an "upflash" system that Councilman Eck had mentioned, and report back to Council. Mr. Cincera "said he would. Sonoma County City Manager Callinan stated that the Council had received Tennis Association pertinent materials regarding the Sonoma County Tennis Assn.'s Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) December 13, 1988 interest in locating in Rohnert Park. Discussion followed. Theatre Manager City Manager Callinan stated that he is still recruiting for the Theatre Manager's position and he hopes to make a report and recommendation at the next meeting. Miscellaneous City Manager Callinan made mention of the memo given to the Council regarding meetings and conferences. He commented on the League of California Cities 1989 Mayors and Council Members Orientation to be held on January 25 -27, 1989 in San Jose and encouraged all Council members to attend. City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner commented on the recent election and Report: questions surrounding the issue of circulating petitions. Mr. Flitner stated that there has been complaints made regarding irregularities of, representation of petitions. He stated that freedom of speech laws cover this, and Supreme court decision addresses this matter. Harris Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner made reference to a lawsuit filed by Robert and Shirley Harris regarding the Santa Alicia apartments. Mr. Flitner stated that the Harris's attorney asked for an extension for the trial date originally set for February 6, 1989, to be set for May, 1989, to which he agreed. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan stated that was opposed to the delay in the Harris lawsuit and recommended that before the City Attorney agree to any delay that the City :Manager be consulted. Discussion followed during which the Council dictated that the City Attorney consult with it before agreeing to extension of times in litigation. City Attorney Flitner advised that the lawsuits concerning the mobile home rent control initiative laws shoulde come to trial during February 1989. Raja Dvlpt. Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner reported on the status of the Raja Development Lawsuit and stated that they have been charged with fault of damage to manhole covers, drainage pipes, and meter boxes, etc. Miscellaneous City Attorney Flitner reported on the case of Mr. Tony Citerella and settlement of his case with the City regarding half payment of what he owes ($3,500 which is half of total $7,000) on or before January 5, 1989. Discussion was held concerning the items listed on the meeting's agenda, to wit the Jan. 12th meeting of the Mayor's & Councilmen's Assn., the Jan. 13th employees appreciation dinner, the Jan. 19th volunteers appreciation luncheon, the League of Calif. Cities orientation institute and an orientation session for the new Council Member. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes iir) Decembers 13, '988 Matters from Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Councilmen Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Council cancelled the December 279 1988 meeting due to the holidays. Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning development standards on the west side of the freeway. Councilman Ropkins initiated a discussion concerning the update of the General Plan and asked that the matters be put on the January 24, 1989 agenda. Upon motion by Councilman -?ollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council will decide on January 24th how to approach the update of the General plan including the size of the committee to do the same. Council member Spiro requested that she be allowed to present her ideas for the use of the building being purchased from Cofego Enterprises for consideration before any final decision on the use of the building is decided. The Council concurred. Sewer Treatment Councilman Eck noted the recent newspaper article landing the new and improved Santa Rosa Sub- regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System and commented on the high quality of effluent that the system will produce and stated that its nice to see positive news articles on the system starting to occur. Traffic Signals Councilman Eck initiated a discussion, in which City Engineer Brust also participated, relative to the operation of the traffic signals at the Southwest Blvd. and Camino Colegio intersection. Lot at Southwest Councilman Eck asked about the piles of broken asphalt concrete Blvd and Adrian paving that are on the vacant lot at the Southwest Blvd. and Adrian Drive intersection. City Manager Callinan advised that staff will follow up to have the material removed.