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1991/07/23 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes July 23,,1991 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park mt this date in regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Eck presiding. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Eck called the regular session to order at approximately 6:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Nbyor Eck said a Community Development Agency work session was held at 5:00 p.m. prior to this regular Council meeting to discuss project funding priorities. ROLL CALL Present: (5) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Reilly, Spiro and Mayor Eck Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Nhnager Netter, City Attorney Flitner, Assistant to the City Mumger Leivo, Finance Director Harrow, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust and Community Resource Specialist Vander Vennet. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Hopkins, the minutes of July 2 and 9, 1991 were unanimously approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,271,232.90 were approved. CDA bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $705,289.13 were approved. Uischeduled Public Nhyor Eck stated that in compliance with State Law (The Brown Appearances Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. In most cases under legislation of the new Brown Act, the Council cannot handle an item without agendizing. To ensure accurate recording, "Speaker Cards" are provided at the entrance of the Chamber and unscheduled public appearances are requested to fill out the cards and present to recording clerk after speaking. Tom Deherrera Tom Deherrera, 2320 West College, representative of Gateway Landscape Construction, Inc. referenced recent "M" Park bidding procedures, explained the teamwork and efforts involved to ensure participation of as many interested Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (2) July 23, 1991 subcontractors as possible. He said times are synchronized to make sure agency requirements and deadlines are met and that Gateway's bid was submitted to City Hall staff two minutes before the_2 °CO p.m, deadline. Mayor Eck said the "M" Park item was scheduled later on tonight's agenda and would be reviewed further at that time, Henry Porter Henry Porter, 7217 Camino Colegio, said he coaches a local women's softball team that is working toward participating in upcoming national tournament in Spring Boat, Colorado. He said the team is making efforts toward expenditures of participation in the nationals via bake sales, raffles, etc. He reviewed a discussion with Recreation Director Pekkain regarding the team's request for the Parks and Recreation Commission to give consideration to waive the $175 fee for scheduling the Rohnert Park Stadium and the $100 charge for facility use as the City's contribution toward efforts of the women's softball team. Since timing of the national tournament is caught between the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and City Council meeting, he is requesting waiver of .fees directly from Council for consideration. Discussion followed. Mayor Eck explained reasons for referring such requests to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review. He said it would be a bit of a gamble on this team's part but recommended that the team put the money up front in some way such as by credit card, if necessary, and proceed with the City's established policy of review by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council agreed. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R Mayor Eck queried if anyone had any questions regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Nbeting Nbmo. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91 -140 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NANCY SEYM)M Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY 91 -141 WIDENING, PROJECT NO. 1989 -12 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, LEFT TURN LANES 91 -142 CC"4MCE /SNYDER, PROTECT NO. 1990 -13 Resolution No. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, OVERLAYS - 1991, 91 -143 PROJECT NO. 1991 -3 Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (3) July 23, 1991 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DATE M RECEIVE SEALED PROPOSALS 91 -144 FOR ..TRAFFIC SIGNAL: .ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY /.LABATH AVE,,. PROJECT NO. 1989 -13 Resolution No. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CORRECTING DEEDS, SPREaUMS PLACE 91 -145 UNIT NO. 6 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91 -146 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMWr FOR CCMIERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION SERVICES Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING PACIFIC BELL TO PROVIDE FOR RECYCLING 91 -147 OF TELEPHONE BOOKS Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAY RATE ADJUSTMrM FOR CERTAIN PART - 91 -148 TIME POSITIONS Upon motion by Councilmember Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda was approved. Presentation to Mayor Eck presented an engraved clock to Nancy Seymour along Nancy Seymour with a copy of resolution approved on tonight's preceding consent calendar expressing appreciation to Ms. Seymour for her many years of service to the City as a member of the Cultural Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Corporation. He said the framed /original resolution would be given to her following approved signature process. Nancy Seymour said she started working for the City's Cultural Arts in April of 1982 and has served nine years. She thanked Council for its thoughtfulness extended on her behalf and for the letter of recommendation written over the Mayor's signature. Guanella Bros. Walt Guanella referenced copies provided to Council of his Softball Team letter dated July 10, 1991 requesting approval of a $10,000 grant from the City to help defray costs of sending Guanella Bros. Softball Team to the I.S.C. World Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa from August 9 through 19, 1991 and to the A.S.A. National Tournament in Midland, Michigan from September 6 through 15, 1991. Mr. Guanella reviewed expenses incurred for these tournaments totaling approximately $33,000 and expressed appreciation to the City for granting such requests in the past. He also reviewed the benefits to the City generated from the worldwide representation of the Guanella Bros. Softball Team as well as financial benefits from Transient Occupancy Tax, concessions, percentage of ticket sales, etc. Discussion followed during which Councilman Reilly asked about the differences between this team's request and the previous team's request under tonight's unscheduled public appearances. Differences between the teams were reviewed Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (4) July 23, 1991 basically referencing the above - mentioned benefits to the City. City Manager Netter responded to Councilman Reilly's question that C'nun -i.i nrp�r;n�aG,�1� a�,�thnri7ad $50n to _the Police Association's recent event of which $1,000 to $2,000 had been requested. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to authorize the expenditure of a $10,000 grant as requested by Guanella Bros. Softball Team and approved by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro and Mayor Eck NOES: (1) Councilman Reilly ABSENT: (0) None Ordinance No. 540 AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 90 AND SECTION 3.16.020 OF THE ROHNERT PARK M..NICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AMCLWr OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX Mayor Eck said this ordinance was introduced at the previous Council meeting following the scheduled public hearing and would be considered for adoption at this time by a roll call vote. Councilmember Spiro said she would like to see this Real Property Transfer Tax increased in stages as mentioned at the previous Council meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, Ordinance No. 540 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins and Mayor Eck NOES: (2) Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro ABSENT: (0) None Ordinance No. 541 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 6.20 OF TITLE SIX OF THE ROHNERT PARK MAVICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF CATS, FEES FOR SUCH LICENSING AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO LICENSE Mayor Eck said this ordinance was introduced at the previous Council meeting following the scheduled public hearing and would be considered for adoption at this time by roll call vote. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 541 was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (5) July 23, 1991 Proposed "M" Park City Manager Netter said the resolution for consideration Improvements, regarding award of contract for proposed "M" Park improvements Project No.1989 -14 was continued from the July 9-th meeting due to .a. letter protestin; the bid opening an& explained details as outlined in tonight's Council Meeting Memo. He referenced copies provided to Council of other letters received and on file from contractors supporting the low bidders' timeliness, a couple of letters from other contractors challenging same, and said letters were also on file in Public Works Department confirming that the tun lowest bids were received in a timely manner by a City representative prior to the 2:00 p.m. deadline. W. Netter said staff discussions with the City Attorney resulted in the two options for Council consideration as listed on the agenda. City Attorney Flitner explained the two options and discussed the ramifications of each. Discussion followed during which confirmation was given by staff to Council inquiry that the facts indicate that the low bid was received by a City representative prior to the 2:00 p.m. deadline. City Engineer Brust responded to Council inquiry that the bid notices do not specify a particular office or room as part of the requirements for receiving bids at City Hall. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, "M" PARK - PHASE I, PROJECT 91 -149 NO. 1989 -14 Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 91 -149 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Rent Appeals Board 1) Appeal of Landlord Petition No. 91 -01 - City Manager Netter said this appeal was continued to July 25th at 2:00 p.m. due to not having sufficient votes to proceed with the appeal and referenced details of the item as explained in the Council Meeting Memo. 2) Rejecting Vern Smith resignation - City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of letter of resignation dated July 11, 1991 received from Rent Appeals Board Member Vernon P. Smith and said staff recos rejection of this resignation at this time due to the need of an active Commissioner in order to continue the above- referenced appeal and other Rent Appeals Board matters. Mr. Netter said staff also recommends that Council not accept any further resignations until such time as new members are researched and appointed. Discussion followed. A motion was Councilmember Appeals Board recommended by made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Spiro, and unanimously approved, to reject Rent IMmber Vern Smith's letter of resignation as staff. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (6) July 23, 1991 Sonoma County Para- City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of transit Committee Fact Sheet dated July 21, 1991 from Linda Branscomb for Appointment appointment to the Sonoma County Paratransit. rnnrHina.t.inrt Committee as recently advertised.a Discussion followed during which Council extended compliments to Ms. Branscomb and commended her for efforts taken in the preparation of her application with references. A motion was made by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to appoint Linda Branscomb to the Sonoma County Paratransit Coordi- nating Committee. Property Abatements: 1) 7608 Blair Avenue - City Engineer Brust said the repair work at 7608 Blair Avenue continues to move along at a rapid pace. The interior is almost completed, workers should be putting carpet down by next Monday afterwhich the exterior repairs will be completed. 2) 7711 Blair Avenue - City Engineer Brust said all abatement items as listed have been completed at 7711 Blair Avenue. The owner is proceeding with extensive remodeling on the interior which is the reason now that the property is still uninhabitable. A driveway parking area has also been put in alongside the building. City Manager Netter said it is staff's recommendation that Council accept the owners appeal as requested as all items as noted in the original abatement notice have been completed. By doing this, all the abatement proceedings would cease. A public hearing has been set on tonight's agenda. The presence of John Milliken, property owner, was acknowledged. Discussion followed. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 6:50 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, to accept this property owner's appeal and stop the abatement proceedings as recommended by staff. Proposed Intermediate City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of School EIR Final Environmental Impact Report dated July 16, 1991 for the Proposed Intermediate School at Snyder Lane and Keiser Avenue which was prepared for the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District by Earth Metrics Incorporated. Mr. Netter said copies were also provided to Council of several letters on file in the City Manager's office in protest to the above - referenced proposed site for the new middle school as follows: Scott Callow, Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Karen Callow, 1445 Parkway Drive, dated July 1, 1991; Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (7) July 23, 1991 Julia Parker, 1466 Parkway Drive, dated July 18, 1991; and, Caryl Fuller, Rohnert Park, dated July 18, 1991. City Manager Netter said a letter has beer drafted over the Mayor's signature to the School District expressing support'for the project as it is a necessity for the proper education of Rohnert Park youths, but also noting the various inpacts of the project and that the School District would have to address and mitigate the impacts. Discussion followed regarding the complexities of EIRs, appreciation for the relatively new School Board and efforts involved in probable first time experience in dealing with EIRs which includes the need to allow for adequate notices and time during meetings for public input. Acknowledgment wnS made regarding serious problems that could have developed time -wise if the School Board had not acted as quickly as it did regarding this proposal for the middle school. Mayor Eck expressed concerns regarding safety to bikers at the proposed site and acknowledged receipt of a couple phone calls regarding this matter. He said the City has no legal position to participate in the decisions regarding this matter which is currently necessary for the School Board to struggle with and, therefore, it is important that Council express its concerns with information in the EIR and very clearly spelling out mitigations, and that all is planned prior to entering into a service agreement with the School District. Solid Waste Matters City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated July 12, 1991 from County of Sonoma Department of Public Works with attached draft agreement regarding the Joint Powers Agency (JPA) to Deal With Waste Management Issues (Wood Waste, Yard Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, and Public Education) which is tentatively scheduled for review by the Board of Supervisors on July 30, 1991. He said a staff report was also provided to Council outlining details of the referenced draft agreement and that staff was available to respond to Council questions regarding same. Mr. Netter said these items have been provided for Council's information and the matter does not require action at this time. Discussion followed during which Assistant to the City Manager Leivo responded to Council questions regarding details within the referenced draft agreement. Concerns were expressed regarding the composition of the Joint Powers Agency and the votes referred to on page three, second paragraph. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, recommending that the vote requirement of the Joint Powers Agreement for the Waste Management Issues be changed to a two- thirds vote of the members for action on major issues as opposed to requiring a unanimous vote of total membership for such approvals, and that each agency have one member (one member - one vote). Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (8) July 23, 1991 Mountain Shadows City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of North Golf Course his n1el[1(J dated July 1 A _ 1 qQ1 to D1 annin- nirpr_tor SkanChy regarding File .No. 1492y - Mountain Shadows Golf Course Use Permit for Temporary Concession Stand and shared contents therein (copy attached to original set of these minutes). At its recent July 18th meeting, the Planning Commission made the conditions listed in the above - referenced memo part of the Use Permit requirements. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman, and unanimously approved, to grant the use of the temporary concession stand at Mountain Shadows North Golf Course as recommended by staff and depending upon outcome of survey from neighbors that border the area. Proposed Formation of City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of Street Light /Lana- resolutions for consideration regarding Proposed Formation of scape Assess.Dist. the City of Rohnert Park Street Light and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (Pursuant to Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972), memorandum dated July 17, 1991 from City Attorney outlining necessary steps in the formation of such a district, and shared contents of staff report from Finance Director Harrow indicating annual costs of maintaining the parks and landscaping areas throughout the City as well as operating costs to run the street light program. Mr. Netter indicated that this proposal was submitted in light of the budget deficit and indicated approval of this benefit assessment would assist the general fund and avoid dipping deeply into reserves. Mr. Netter said public notices have been posted in the local newspaper and a lot of press has been printed over the past few weeks on this proposal. A public hearing has been scheduled at this time regarding this matter. Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner and City Manager Netter responded to various Council questions regarding legal requirements, the Five Year Projection prepared by Finance Director Harrow of which copies were provided to Council, and the possibility of revenue short falls even with such developments as the Price Club, Wal -Mart, Home Depot, etc. Also reviewed were staging possibilities and the time line to secure this benefit assessment for the 91 -92 tax rolls, and the application of the tax on a per parcel or per unit base. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 7:21 p.m. Paul P. Gregorian Paul P. Gregorian, 5739 Davis Circle, said the tax problem in the federal, state and municipality governments has become an issue no one wants to mention and the same applies to this agenda item. If citizens want to enjoy all the privileges and /or assets provided, it should be incumbent upon everyone Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (9) July 23, 1991 to meet the challenge and pay the deficit created by the growing number of benefits. The only way to do this is to raise-taxes., Therefore, rather than ,use._ z QSPr -ves, �41y not face the realities of the day and increase the takes in a fair way so that everyone can benefit. It is better to pay for the needed services than to reduce important necessities like the continued maintenance and repairs of parks and roadways. Barbara J. Cowens Barbara J. Cowers, 285 Adele Avenue, said she agreed with previous statement by Councilmember Spiro that the per parcel charge is not fair and, if established, the ruling should be to pay per unit because of the various types of high density units on a parcel compared to parcels with single dwellings. She said with the raising of water rates as well as all the other fees, and now consideration to raise taxes, citizens are being taxed to death. Even though there are many like herself who can probably afford to pay an additional $50, there are those on limited incomes who singly cannot afford it. There are some that do eat dog food for survival even here in Rohnert Park which is terrible. Ms. Cowen said she knows these taxes have to be done, but thought more study should be done first with mre adequate notices to the public to provide mrare opportunity to participate with input since most have not reviewed the matter and do not know about it. George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, said he was at the last meeting during which Council was talking about excluding condos and apartments from this assessment because of providing their own facilities. He said the square footage of the average two bedroom condo does not come up to that of a four bedroom home. Consideration should also be given to the fact that condo residents are paying for most of their services like landscaping, pools, play areas, etc., therefore, condos and apartments should have lower rates if this assessment district is formed. Tim Danesi Tim Danesi, 6400 Meadow Pines Avenue, said he currently rents a condo in which $50 per month of his rent pays for parks and lights in that area and a portion of the rent also pays for landscaping. If landlords /property owners are required to pay more, rents will have to be increased which means condo residents and apartment renters will end up being hurt the mast. This is a tax and it is unequal. The charges should be based on sites rather than per parcel. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Spiro said she understood the concerns expressed during the public hearing for condos /apartments as far as landscape maintenance and other facility provisions go, but where roadways and street lights are concerned, everyone should be levied proportionately. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (10) July 23, 1991 Councilman Hollingsworth said there is a tendency to operate under a panic because of thinking the deficit might be more than anticipated. but felt consideration- of this item is being rushed because of the 1991 -92 tax roil deadline. He suggested delaying action on this item for one year which would provide the needed time to address all the issues. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Reilly, to delay action on the formation of this assessment district. Councilman Hopkins said the formation of this assessment district could be enacted six months after Council's review of the six month financial summary, to see if this assessment is necessary. Mayor Eck acknowledged that the inclination of this discussion is to delay action on this item. He said it is always nice to put off this kind of decision but felt nervous about the City's finances, that if projections are right, the City will not have the reserves in the future to balance the budget. Mayor Eck said that within a few years he thought consumers wi l l be facing market prices for services and will leave to pay for them if they want services. He said he viewed the formation of this assessment district as a way of beginning the process and strongly suspected that, if no action is taken on the matter tonight, it would only be delaying the inevitable. Increasing taxes is not popular, but at some point the decision will have to be made because you can't have it both ways. Anytime there is any kind of user tax proposal, there will be controversy about fairness. Mayor Eck said he would be willing to go into the City's reserves this year but decisions would have to be made regarding alternatives for the next year. He said the matter should be clarified for the record that this item was not rushed, and as a precaution that it not reflect rushing next year, this proposal should be brought to Council's attention in six months so the matter will have been reviewed prior to the next budget review. The City cannot continue to eat into its reserves, as the reserves are depleted to the bear minimum. Councilman Reilly said he agreed completely with the comments Of Councilman Hollingsworth regarding this matter. W. Reilly said he would be more in favor of looking at this item after all the inequities are worked out. City Engineer Brust said tonight's resolutions for consideration regarding this item does not adopt the district but simply adopts the intention to do so at the next Council meeting. Staff would have sufficient time to provide Council with additional information as requested. The Engineer's Report can be changed to zero amount and in the meantime Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (11) July 23, 1991 Council can adopt the resolutions which would then allow for Public notices to be published and provide the opportunity for citizen input on the isa.,e. The above motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Reilly, to delay action on the formation of this assessment district with amendment stipulating that it be reviewed again in six months, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Reilly and Spiro NOES: (2) Councilman Hopkins and Mayor Eck ABSENT: (0) None Councilman Hollingsworth suggested that staff re- evaluate the way things are done and be more thorough. Don't replace something unless absolutely necessary and conserve wherever possible. He said he understands where staff is coming from, but it may become necessary not to do a project. It would be better to slow the process down and take the time to figure out how things can be done. RECESS Mayor Eck declared a recess at approximately 7:45 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Eck reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:54 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Proposed Adjustments City Manager Netter said a public hearing had been set at this to Various City Fees time regarding proposed adjustment to various City fees and charges. He referenced copies provided to Council of separate staff reports for each proposal as well as resolutions for consideration and ordinances for introduction pertaining to same. He said several of these fees /charges have not been increased for a number of years and that staff was available to answer questions regarding these proposed adjustments. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 7:55 p.m. Jack Beagle Jack Beagle, 529 Lorraine Court, said he would like to know the amount of the City's development fees, referenced recent article in City Newsletter regarding the establishment of Community Development Agency (CDA) for the benefit of establishing funds without tax increases or tax increments on assessed value until property is sold, and asked why couldn't some of the CDA funds be used for the shortfall. City Manager Netter responded that the proposed increase for development fees per acre is from $12,000 to $15,000 and that the date of last increase was July 1988 which was also the last date of increase for sewer service connection fees as well as special water connection fees. Councilmembers responded that CDA funds must be used only as specified in the Redevelopment Plan and as required by State law. General fund expenditures are not authorized.. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (12) July 23, 1991 Dawns Gallagher Dawna Gallagher, 7342 Rasm.issen Way, said she would not want to be in Council's position at this time with the many COmTJ11Ca 1CTr)S between the Stag ht? et. anti Ate —t Minn A14AI but if :� keep charging the developers, there will be even worse problems. There has already been a 33% increase in the price of housing and what attracted businesses to Rohnert Park in the first place was affordable housing. Businesses decided to come here because housing was 15% lower. To increase taxes and /or fees is self- defeating and will only drive business away that the City is hoping for since the people are already being over taxed and further charges will only prevent the needed shopping. This also puts a greater burden on the services that are already being cut which will only create the need to start building more homeless shelters faster. Life is not fair and there is no easy answer, but the City should look for a more applicable place to increase fees since everyone knows the builders will have to pass the increases on to the people. In response to Council inquiry regarding suggestions for a better solution, Nis. Gallagher said it would be better to cut back on services, turn out lights, and examine such energy conservation areas rather than take this easy route of increasing fees and charges which will drive business out of the area. She concluded her comments by stating that user fees make a little more sense because 1% to someone making $20,000 is a lot more compared to someone making $200,000. Mayor Eck questioned the 30% escalation in cost of housing being related to various City fees and charges, since these have not been increased since 1988. He mentioned the example of issuing bonds for capacity expansion and said the whole issue is more complicated than it appears. Dave Nbchel Dave Nbchel, 6050 Commerce Blvd., said affordable housing seems to continue to be the main issue and realtors want to enact certain things regardless of what others think. He said he thought these fees should be even higher as it does not seem new construction is paying its fair share as far as covering the costs of infrastructure involving additional maintenance of streets, etc. He said the City will be faced with the cost of extensive repairs and staff should make sure the fees are sufficient to cover these costs. There being no one further desiring to speak, Nhyor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 8:14 p.m. Discussion followed during which staff responded to various Council questions regarding total impact of all fees collected if City were developed to full capacity with confirmation that all funds amounting to approximately $4.2 million were earmarked to the various special accounts, confirmation that staff is in the process of preparing a report specifying the breakdowns, and that the purpose for raising these development fees is to offset the cost of providing services. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (13) July 23, 1991 Mayor Eck requested a roll call vote and instructed that each resolution, for consideration angi ordinance for introc�uct ion involving these fees and charges be shown, in the record as separate items. City Mbnager Netter explained the resolutions for consider- ation and ordinances for introduction regarding proposed adjustment to various City fees and charges. Resolution No. 91- 150 RESOLUTION AMENDING PER ACRE FOR DEVELOPMENT FEE Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmenber Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -150 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROiIINMT PARK AMENDING SEWER SERVICE 91 -151 CONNECTION FEES Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -151 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 91 -152 AMENDING SPECIAL WATER CONNECTION FEE Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -152 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION UPDATING FUTURE TRAFFIC SIGNAL NEEDS AND INCREASING 91 -153 TRAFFIC SIGNALS FEE FOR THE ROHNERT PARK MAJOR THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmenber Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -153 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN PLANNING AND ZONING, SUBDIVISION 91 -154 AND RELATED FEES Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -154 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AMENDING CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS FEES CHARGED BY 91 -155 CERTAIN DEPARINENTS OF THE CITY Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -155 was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (14) July 23, 1991 Ordinance No. 542 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK "ICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, SECTION 15.40.020 (Capital Outlay Fund Fees) Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 542 was introduced. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OUTLINING POLICY CONCERNING USE OF FEES DEPOSITED 91 -156 IN CAPITAL OUTLAY FLIVD Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Resolution No. 91 -156 was adopted. Ordinance No. 543 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 15.16.050 (ELECTRICAL) AND SECTION 15.20.040 (PLUMBING) (To adjust Permit Fees) Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 543 was introduced. Ordinance No. 514 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 401, AND SECTION 6.28.070 OF THE ROHNERT PARK "ICIPAL CODE (Redemption Fees for Impounded Animals) Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 544 was introduced. Ordinance No. 545 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, REUJIRE WM FOR ANI1,-1A ADOPTION Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, Ordinance No. 545 was introduced. Planning & Zoning: 1) Planning Director Skanchy said a public hearing was File No. 1452 scheduled at this time regarding File No. 1452 - Home Depot Draft Environmental Impact Report. He referenced copies provided to Council of his memo dated July 15, 1991 outlining the attached items pertaining to the draft EIR Mich included: Planning staff report dated June 27th, 1991, Earth Nbtrics responses to the written and verbal comments made at the Planning Commission public hearing on June 27, 1991, Planning Comnission minutes and all correspondence pertaining to the draft EIR, Planning staff report for the precise Development Plan and Architectural Review for the Home Depot Project, Resolution 91 -9 recommending that the Council certify the EIR, Resolution 91 -10 amending the General Plan, Resolution 91 -11 pre - zoning subject property and a copy of the City Council Ordinance pre- zoning subject property. Mr. Skanchy explained that the closing date for the Planning Commission to receive public comments regarding this matter was June 28, 1991. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (15) July 23, 1991 City Manager Netter said copies were provided to Council of resolution for consideration in regard to certifying the Final FIR f -r the Homo _Depot Project and Staff S, mrma r> of H-crn Depot . EIR dated July 1991. He distributed to Council copies of pages 2.12, 2.28, 2.32, 3.19 and 6.5 of the City's General Plan and shared contents therein from the referenced sections regarding Land Use, Open Space and Circulation. Mr. Netter also reviewed the traffic mitigations and other mitigation measures as outlined in the EIR. Mr. Netter said Bryan McElroy, Consultant for Earth Metrics Incorporated, was present at tonight's Council meeting to answer questions. Discussion followed during which City staff and Earth Nbtrics Consultant Bryan NbElroy responded to various Council questions regarding sphere of influence, consistency with General Plan, mitigation measures, traffic levels of service, Caltrans responsibilities, and logic of a scaled down version of Home Depot. Mr. McElroy reviewed consideration given to alternatives and said it was debatable if scaled down size would reduce number of trips even though EIR traffic formula is figured at so many trips per thousand square feet. Public Hearing Mgyor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 8:50 p.m. Shawn Kilat Shawn Kilat, 1172 Hailey Court, said she questioned the rapid rate of development of the area between Rohnert Park Expressway and Golf Course Drive along the freeway. She felt the City should wait before allowing Home Depot to build and should wait and see what real impacts occur given the already approved development before building more. She said traffic improvements should be made first. Dave Nbchel Dave Nbchel, 6050 Commerce Blvd., said he agreed completely with the previous speaker. He referred to concerns regarding traffic and said staff seems to take Caltrans concerns too lightly. The traffic analysis is consistent with Consultant Elgar Hill statement that the EIR's analysis concludes only the need for traffic lights but installation of traffic lights will not make any difference on the traffic problem, especially as it exists even now when driving down Commerce Blvd. at 5:00 p.m. He said none of the roads in this area are ones to be widened and reviewed several examples of traffic problems currently in the neighborhood and related to the freeway. Mr. Nbchel said this EIR does not address these problems in any way and doesn't consider other complications that will magnify like the little bumpy rural roads with driveways that back out onto the roads and have open culverts to deal with as well. The only reason these aren't worse now is there's not much traffic on these rural roads. He did not feel the EIR gave adequate response to these traffic comments and said he hoped Council would send this EIR back to Earth Metrics for further review. Mr. Nbchel said he had nothing against Home Depot, but thought this location at this time is not the place for it. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (16) July 23, 1991 Carol Haggerty Carol Haggerty, 167 Fescue Way, a the Home ner ,t —o ject ac e11 without knowing for sure if there or not, if one does develop, is head to fix the problem. sked if Council does approve as tle other s to=s , ... �-.�.� will be a traffic nightmare there a plan in somebody's There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 9:04 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, for matter of discussion to certify the Home Depot EIR which is consistent with the law. Mayor Eck expressed concerns regarding consistency with General Plan and mitigation problems. He said two alternatives he would consider would be a scaled down version or another location which could be done but suspected would not be a very attractive consideration. Mayor Eck said as he read this EIR, he was not aware that Home Depot was marching right in on the heels of Wal -,'vhrt and Price Club and these should be looked at with consideration as a regional problem. He said further consideration should be given to dealing with effects of traffic on Redwood Drive on Cotati and that several impacts are already compounding. Discussion followed during which pros and cons regarding impacts on a scaled down model were reviewed. Councilman Hollingsworth said he did not think the LOS levels would be changed at all even if the project were scaled down, that if the City goes with the project, it should go with it as is which would contribute to maintaining the quality of life in Rohnert Park. In regard to comments about this development coming about rapidly, W. Hollingsworth said this was not something planned just recently since Council indicated over twenty years ago that this would be done. In readino the latest. rPmrt -e - Rnhnrwrt Park ahnum SS4 nar rani +a which is the lowest compared to all the other surrounding cities which average $154 per capita. These projects will Provide shopping to the residents of Rohnert Park which will lessen traffic on the freeway as well as provide some benefits to the City. The problems mentioned tonight will not go away even if the Home Depot project is eliminated. Councilmember Spiro referenced comments at previous Council meetings in which it was acknowledged that Caltrans does not come up with funds for projects until needed which is a terrible way to get things done, but that's the way it is. She said that perhaps consideration could be given to staging smaller projects after the development of these major ones. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (17) July 23, 1991 Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE RAT PARK CITY COLUCIL CERTIFYING THE 91 -157 CCNPLETION OF THE DRAFT EI VIROMWAL INPACT REPORT FOR THE HONE DEPOT PRQTECL' AS THF F.T_NAT. ENVTROD .rT`AT. ThVjA.Cr REPOR FOR THE HOW DEPOT PROJECT, MKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING MITIGATION AND NDNITaUNG, APPROVING THE PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE CITY.MANAGER TO FILE A NOTICE OF DE aW- NATION The above motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, to certify the Home Depot EIR by adopting Resolution No. 91 -157 was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins & Spiro NOES: (2) Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck ABSENT: (0) None 2) Planning Director Skanchy referenced copies provided to Council of resolution for consideration and explained contents therein for File No. 1452 - Home Depot - redesignating three parcels totaling 9.2 acres from Open Space Residential (1 unit per 10 acres) to ConuLmi ty Commercial and said a public hearing has been scheduled at this time regarding this matter. Public Hearing Nhyor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 9:15 p.m. George Horwedel George Horwedel, 7669 Camino Colegio, said Councilman Hollingsworth's comments on open space clarified most of the things he wanted to say but still had a question regarding setting a precedence with Home Depot to which Councilman Hollingsworth responded he would be willing to make such an amendment to the General Plan. There being no one further desiring to speak, Ngyor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 9:17 p.m. Discussion followed during which Planning Director Skanchy responded to Mayor Eck's inquiry that State law allows four General Plan amendments per calendar year and confirmed that the size of the Home Depot store is 100% and not the 45% scaled down size which was considered as an alternative in the EIR. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COLUCIL AMENDING THE LAND 91 -158 USE ELMW OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, PLANNING FILE NO. 1452 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, Resolution No. 91 -158 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins & Spiro NOES: (2) Councilman,Reilly and Nhyor Eck ABSENT: (0) None Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (18) July 23, 1991 3) Planning Director Skanchy referenced copies provided to Council of ordinance for introduction and explained contents therein for File No. 1.452 - He Tletvr+ - Vv- 4a -�,^n 7 nfY of +brae. parcc.o totaling 9.2 acres ± within the unincorporated areas of the county from RR:B7 (Rural Residential /Special Building Site Regulations) District to CS -PD (Special Service Coimiercial /Planned Lhit Development District). He said a public hearing has been set at this time regarding same. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 9:19 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 546 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE'ROHNERT PARK MJNICIPAL CODE PREZONING MP CHANGE - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, PLANNING FILE NO. 1452 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, reading of Ordinance No. 546 was waived and said ordinance was introduced by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins & Spiro ?NOES: (2) Councilman Reilly and Mayor Eck ABSENT: (0) None 4) Planning Director referenced plans on display and explained File No. 1452 - Home Depot - Review of Precise Development Plan and Architectural Review for retail /commercial center consisting of 102,340 sq. ft. store, 40,000 sq. ft. garden center, 19,250 sq. ft. retail shops, and 795 space parking lot. Discussion followed during which Planning Director responded to Council inquiry about the parking lot and said cars would be able to drive along the east wall of the building and confirmed that approval includes modification as listed in item #5 of July 11, 1991 Planning Staff Report. Councilman Reilly expressed appreciation for the Home Depot design and said he areatly preferred it as conirAred to the design of the previously approved project and clarified that his reasons for voting against this project had nothing to do *CORRECTION from with the Home Depot project itself,..*but was due only to his 8/13/91 Council concerns regarding traffic impacts. Meeting Jim Lyons, Real Estate Manager for Home Depot, said Home Depot now operates 45 stores in California and 150 stores nationwide. Changes for Home Depot in Rohnert Park include preparing for an outdoor sales area to carry outdoor products which is new for Home Depot and therefore will be experimentation. There is very effective competition in this area which presents a real challenge for the Home Depot team to put together effective efforts. Representatives of Home Depot think they are up to the challenge and also think the City will be proud of the store. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (19) July 23, 1991 Mr. Lyons responded to various Council questions regarding the human nature element of preference to park in front of a store versus. ;o_ing to the side, targeting local residents uc employees with the possibility of approximately 20% that might be otherwise for necessary department head experience, and consideration to provide employee transportation to help with traffic and parking problems. Public Hearing Mayor Eck opened the public hearing at approximately 9:26 p.m. Dave Nbchel Dave Nbchel, 6050 Commerce Blvd., expressed concerns regarding whether or not there would be signage and, if so, how high. He also asked about parking lot lights and what was being done about confining light to the site and gave the new Shell Service Station as an example of lighting interference to surrounding area. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Eck closed the public hearing at approximately 9:34 p.m. Planning Director responded to Mr. Nbchel's concerns and said the only sign will be the illuminated sign on the building and confirmed there would be parking lot lights. Discussion followed during which confirmation was given regarding the need for parking lot lights to shine down rather than up or out to prevent neighborhood or airway interference. Mayor Eck said he agreed with Councilman Reilly's comments that this is a mach better design than the other previously approved project. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, to approve the Home Depot Precise Devel- opment Plan /Architectural Design as presented and recommended by staff, and approved by the following roll call vote: AXES: (4) Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Spiro and Mayor Eck NOES: (1) Councilman Reilly ABSENT: (0) None Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING RENTAL RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 91 -92 AT 91 -159 THE DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND APPROVING ADDITIONAL RENTAL POLICY TERM City Manager Netter explained details of Performing Arts Center Rental Rates and Policy Changes for 1991 -92 as outlined in tonights Council Nbeting Nbmo and said copies were provided to Council of resolution for consideration amending the referenced Rental Policy. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.91 -159 was waived and the resolution was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (20) July 23, 1991 Community Outreach 1) Grand Opening /Dedication Program - Community Resource for Youth & Families.. KAi:hv VAnder_Alennet shared cont_c-ats of- copies ;COYF) provided to Council of her memo dated July 18, 1991 with attached outline of events leading up to and including the Grand Opening /Dedication of the Community Outreach for Youth & Families Center which is scheduled for October 18th, 1991. She explained that a sub-committee was formed which is working on this event and is requesting Council's approval of $750 to assist in this endeavor. Discussion followed during which Mayor Eck said he could only see one item that needed changing; specifically, that the Vice Mhyor should be the Master of Ceremonies and that the Nhyor could then be free to make other comments, which has been the City's practice for openings in the past. A motion was made by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, to approve the COYF Grand Opening /Dedication schedule and budget allocation of $750.00 with Mayor Eck's friendly amendment regarding above modifications. 2) Review of Recommended By -Laws - Community Resource Specialist Kathy Vander Vennet said copies were provided to Council of COYF recommended By -Laws for review with explanation details in tonight's Council Nbeting Memo. City Manager Netter comented that he had made some changes which are shown in pencil on City Council's draft. Discussion followed on issues of voting members and non - voting members, the size of the committee and residency requirement of voting members. Comparisons were made with other established City commissions and committees. Councilmember Spiro said the expertise of those involved in COYF efforts included a variety of backgrounds such as School Board representative, Senior Citizen representative, etc., and that the Committee actually needs to be even larger to cover all areas of concern and asked if it would suffice that COYF members have businesses in Rohnert Park to be voting members. Mayor Eck said there was no problem with having any number of Ex- Officio members of which could be non - voting members. Councilmember Spiro explained her interest to remain an active member of this committee and said she could not see the difference betwean the structure of CDYF Committee and the Sister Cities Committee. Councilman Hopkins pointed out the Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (21) July 23, 1991 difference in the make -up of the Sister City Committee and said this kind of interest comes and goes as people come and go and that such an arrang-ement =uld not work: fc--- other t ypaz of committees. Councilman Hollingsworth said a difference is that there is a full time staff person for COYF and it is a function of the City budget, which is different from the Sister City's Committee. Councilman Hopkins recannended that COYF Committee have as many Ex- Officio mmmbers as it wants but that the 11 voting members be conPrised of a majority of Rohnert Park residents with requirement that the Chair and Vice Chair be residents. Councilman Hollingsworth said the only way to allow for non- resident voting members would be that COYF Committee recommen- dations come to Council for approval. Discussion continued. Councilman Hollingsworth said Council should come back to the review of this project at a later date. Councilman. Hopkins said it appears Council's recommendation is that COYF voting members should have to submit COYF recommendations to City Council for review including further review of the voting structure. He said consideration could also be given to each Council member appointing one more person to the COYF Committee to ensure full Council representation as is done with other committees /commissions. Councilman Hollingsworth said he would also reconTmnd that Councilmember Spiro remove herself from the Board and act as Council liaison wherein she could continue to provide input, in order to conply with other established City committees and commissions. Mayor Eck said the COYF Committee should go through City established channels which is through staff to the City Manager up to City Council. Quaker Hill City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of Development Corp. letter dated June 27, 1991 from Van Norden Logan, President of Quaker Hill Development Corporation regarding proposal for controlled growth goals for City adjoining property and explained details as outlined in the Council Nbeting New. Councilman Hollingsworth reconTrended City Manager review the matter and bring it back to Council when and if appropriate. Council concurred. Special Needs Housing -City Manager Netter said copies provided to Council of letter dated July 9, 1991 from Guy and Sandy Pederson, 1153 Emily Avenue, and shared contents therein opposing the return of Kathleen Burnham's recreational vehicle this fall and as outlined in the Council Meeting Mean, and of a report dated July 19, 1991 from City Attorney Flitner regarding his Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (22) July 23, 1991 analysis of policies and procedures in dealing with housing for individuals with special needs pertinent to previous ... Kathleen Btx —ibam request for use of. RV For+91�i�2> _1 ��...a�.,+ living unit at 1154 &idly Avenue. y ~+� Discussion followed during which Council reviewed alternatives as recommended in City Attorney's above - referenced memo. A resident and neighbor of the referenced location spoke from the audience said it would be possible to obtain a new petition from surrounding neighbors, if Council desires, since signers of the previous petition did not realize consent for the RV in the driveway as a living unit would be for such an extended period of time. He said the neighbors have worked for a long time to get the neighborhood in nice shape and they do not want this distraction. A motion was made by Councilman. Hollingsworth to direct City Attorney to advise Kathleen Burnham to cease and desist from RV living unit in driveway located at 1154 Emily Avenue as it is in violation of City ordinance now that the City has a registered opposition, seconded by Councilman Reilly with friendly amendment for staff to make every effort toward assisting in recommended alternatives, and friendly armndwnt by Mayor Eck to direct the referenced letter over the Mayor's signature rather than directly from City Attorney, said ration was unanimously approved. Commmications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes. Growth Article in City Manager Netter shared contents of item #17 on tonight's Press Demmcrat Communication List regarding recent Press Democrat Article entitled "Santa Rosa Council OKs Growth /South" and said copies were also provided to Council of map showing the referenced area. He asked if Council wanted to react to this matter at this time. Discussion followed during which concerns were expressed regarding interest to keep the land designated as open space and comments were made regarding spheres of influence as reviewed in General Plan process. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Reilly, and unanimously approved, to write a letter to the City of Santa Rosa expressing this Council's concern regarding the announced future intentions being considered by Santa Rosa relating to annexation south and open space designations as connected with Rohnert Park and signified in recent updated General Plan. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (23) July 23, 1991 City Manager's Report:1) Naming of R Park - City Manager Netter indicated that the "R" park needed naming and that. the parks and Recreat on- Comnission recommended the neighbors have an opportunity to name it if Council did not have a name it desired. Council comments concluded it was too late tonight to have creative thoughts and further consideration would be given to this matter at another time. 2) TRANs Issue update - City Manager Netter referenced copies provided to Council of letter dated July 10, 1991 from Sutro & Company regarding the TRANs Issue and said the City anticipates making $33,000 on this transaction instead of the estimated projection of $40,000 which was not quite as much as previously anticipated, but the City still will make money on this program. 3) SW Blvd. Shopping Center update - City Manager Netter said progress is still being made toward cleanup efforts at the corner of Southwest Boulevard Shopping Center. The property owner has been notified and Public Works crews have cleared the area around the fence. 4) City Manager Netter said he was informed today that the Burbank Housing Project was approved by the State in the amount of $1,390,000. Mayor Eck indicated that the timing for this approval was a record as far as Burbank Housing is concerned. City Attorney's Report: City Attorney Flitner said he had nothing further to report at this time. Matters from Council: 1) Mayor Eck said the reception with the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati, and the School District for welcoming the new School District Superintendent is scheduled at the Performing Arts Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., July 30, 1991. 2) Mayor Eck said Rohnert Park Day at the Sonoma County Fair will be tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24, 1991. 3) Councilman Hopkins asked that the item "Staging of Co mercial Development" be put on the next agenda. 4) Hazardous Materials meeting - Councilman Reilly said it looks like Sonoma County will be developing a stabilization facility to address hazardous materials generated in Sonoma County. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes (24) July 23, 1991 5) Mayor Eck referenced recent Transit Authority meeting and Jim Harberson's r?njP.ctt. to I= ±hop Pacific Right of Way on the next agenda. He asked if Rohner Park plans to support the issue and is the City willing to proceed with acquiring the railroad right of way. Mayor Eck said this item should be placed on the next Council agenda. City Engineer Brust said once the City purchases the railroad right of way, it takes on all the liabilities connected with it which also includes taking on all the environmental problems involved and is, therefore, a big issue. He confirmed agreement with the Mayor that it should be scheduled on a Council agenda. Unscheduled Public Mayor Eck asked if anyone in the audience wished to make an Appearances appearance at this time. No one responded. Adjournment Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:15 p.m. aw-"nx�-" '�� —/,/ G=PD _ De Ci Cle k Mayor INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Paul Skanchy Planning Director FROM: We. J4oe p4hD . Netter City Manager RE: File No. 1492 - Mountain Shadows Golf Course Use Permit for Temporary Concession Stand DATE: July 18, 1991 ----------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- The City Council previously discussed approval for a temporary concession stand on the Mountain Shadows North Course, east of the Red Lion Inn. Approval of this temporary facility was conditioned as follows: 1. Review by the Planning Commission and approval of a temporary use permit. 2. The structure must have a tile roof to match the Red Lion Inn tile. 3. Proper landscaping must be provided. 4. The neighbors that border the area must be notified of the temporary facility (prior to approval by the City Council). 5. This temporary facility is only approved with the agreement that American Golf will budget, in its upcoming year (-March 1992), a permanent facility and begin construction -irr -the early part of their fiscal year which begins March 1992. The design of this permanent structure will be approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Paul, at your Planning Commission meeting of July 18th, gl-e-ase make these items a condition of approval for the use permit. JDN /tms- cc: City Council