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1980/04/14 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 1980 The Council of-the City of-Rohnert Park 'met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City'Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts' and Councilman-elect Cavalli and City Manager Callinan "'were present and which was held to discuss personnel, meet and confer, and litigation matters. Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :30 p.m. and led,the pledge of alle- giance. Present: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts Absent: (0) None Staff,present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan,`City Attorney'Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved with Councilman Stewart abstaining, the minutes of March'24, 1980 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved,`the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,981,547.22 were approved as submitted. Skateboard Park Mr. William Adams, 184 Madrigal, was recognized and expressed concern for the safety of children who are playing in the abandoned skateboard,park located across from the Rancho Feliz " Mobile `Home Park. He explained that the youngsters were 'getting into the facility through the delapidated fence and urged the Council to initiate proceedings to abate the facility. Mayor Roberts told Mr. Adams that this was the first time the Council had heard of the problem and asked City Manager Callinan to'look into the matter to make sure the area was properly secured. Discussion followed. Masonary Fence on Mr. Franke Gilman, 89 Alma Avenue, was recognized and asked Southwest /Commerce if the Council was scheduled to consider installation of the masonary fence in the area of Alma and Adele Avenues on Southwest Boulevard. Mayor Roberts informed that City Manager Callinan had been in touch with P.G. &E. to develop a program for undergrounding the overhead electrical wires before the city installed the masonary fence. Discussiou followed during which Mr. Gilman commented that he would not be in favor of a sidewalk,on the north 'side of Southwest Boulevard.'. Page 2 ! . April 14, 1980 Solar Energy Mr. �Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and read a letter (a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes) urging the;:Counc l.- .to.establ.ish a solar energy program. Discussion: followed. ;..- Upon motion of Councilman: >,Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously, approved, staff was directed to research the feasibility of incorporating solar .:.energy requirements into specific city regulations•j -.;. Skateboard Park Mrs. Maxine Brumley, 190 Argonne Way, was recognized and commented that she .felt it was each parents responsibility to see that their children do not trespass by using the abandoned skateboard park and that the city should.not have to make the area secure. Zoning Notices City Manager Callinan, responding to an inquiry of Mr. Sam Clauder, informed that public notices regarding proposed rezonings would be mailed to� residents living in the vicinity of the proposed ,rezoning on a trial basis.-to See if it results i -- ? a greater response or attendance at public hearings. Solar Energy, Mr. Steve Wisbaum,, 8 Alexis, was recognized and asked if - residents could participate, in developing the city's solar energy program. Mayor,Roberts;informed. that any information and /or: input should be provided to staff and that after the initial report was , prepared a public.hearing would be scheduled on the matter. ' r ?i ?°� s` ?r ?C ?: s r ?. ?: s iS ?� ?i •r't ii ? °. n... rs i4 eC ?s ?s is ?'i as oC is ?w CO -NSENT ,CA;LENDAR: City; :Manager Callinan, referred the Council `to his Council meeting memo dated April 10, 1980 for explanation of all the matters on the.Consent Calendar. Resolution No. 80 -74 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF RAYMOND DONALD.FIGUEROA Resolution No. 80 -75 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BOND (Snyder Lane Adjacent to Rancho, Grande.) Resolution No. 80 -76 RESOLUTION ACCEPTINC.PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF;BONDS FOR- .RANCHO'SONOMA SUBDIVISION UNIT ,NO ;. 3 Resolution No. 80 -77 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT.TO C L ENTERPRISES FOR CERTAIN COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS Resolution No. 80 -78 A RESOLUTION.`.AUTH' .21NG EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF I CALI FQ.RNIA FOR . URBAN.' FORE STRY GRANT Resolution No;. 80 -79 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF MARSHALL AND STEVENS, INC. FOR INVENTORY, AND,,ACCOUNTINO.OF FIXED. ASSETS AND ESTABLISHING A FIXED ASSET INFORMATION SYSTEM T.D.A. City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and :unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading or Ordinance No.- 372 -was waived and said ordinance was adopted. City Manager Callinan requested that consideration of Transporta- tion Development Act matters be postponed until later in the meeting. Parks and Recreation City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Matters April 10, 1980 concerning scheduling of playfields and lighting the tennis courts at=- Rohnert Park Junior High School. Discussion followed.during which the Council declined the offer of a verbal, pre sent atio'n on the playfields scheduling. City Manager Callinan asked that staff be authorized to proceed with preparation of the plans Iand specifications for the resurfacing and lighting of the junior high school tennis courts. The Council concurred. Page 3 April 14, 1980 Resolution No..80 -80 A�RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR „TO EXECUTE A RELEASE (PROFILE STRUCTURES, INC., Plaintiff vs, G & V Contractors, Etc., et,a1) Final Map/File 0689, Approval of final map, File No.­0689, Ridgewood (47 condominium Ridgewood units at'the southeast corner of Camino -Corto and Avenida Calla) and authorizing the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdiwision.agreement prior to 'the map being released for recording. TDA Audit Report Accepting March 13, 1980.report of Linkenheimer, Hebrew and CO,,, CPA's re, examination of Transportation Development Act Fund as of June 30, 197$ and 1979 Upon motion of Councilman - Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins-, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutions Nos. 80-74 through 80 -80 was waived and said resolutions were adopted and the listed miscellaneous approvals on the Consent Calendar were approved, Ordinance No. 371 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 (Zoning Map Change, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 143- 350 -15 and 21, Planning File No. 0714) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. ...Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 371 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 372 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE, DEPOSIT OF A'BOND WITH THE .CITY TO SECURE AND INSURE THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING PURSUANT TO PLAN T.D.A. City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and :unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading or Ordinance No.- 372 -was waived and said ordinance was adopted. City Manager Callinan requested that consideration of Transporta- tion Development Act matters be postponed until later in the meeting. Parks and Recreation City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Matters April 10, 1980 concerning scheduling of playfields and lighting the tennis courts at=- Rohnert Park Junior High School. Discussion followed.during which the Council declined the offer of a verbal, pre sent atio'n on the playfields scheduling. City Manager Callinan asked that staff be authorized to proceed with preparation of the plans Iand specifications for the resurfacing and lighting of the junior high school tennis courts. The Council concurred. Page 4 April 14, 1980 .` T•;;• °• Ci Y Manager Callihan refbri the Council to his memo dated April 109" ,1980 ,concerning' catn 'allocations to be filed with the Metropolitan 'Transportation Commission for Transportation Development- Act Funds " fox' 1980 -81 and disseminated copies of the claim to each' tounc il' member. Resolution No, 80-81 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE,1CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR1980 -81 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1971 City Manager Calli.nan explained the resolution. Upon motion of :Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -81 was - waived and;said, resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 80 -82 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING .,PRIORITY LIST;-FOR FACILITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE BY PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES FUNDED UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOP - MENT ACT OF 1971 City ,Manager Callinan explained the resolution. - Upon motion ofCouncilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and.unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -82 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Planning and Zoning City .,Manager Callinan, referring to his April 10, 1980 Council Matters, meeting:memo, informed that the planning and zoning matters listed on the meeting's agenda were duly noticed for public hearing if,required and copies of all pertinent information had been provided to, each Council menN?er..+ File No. 0500 - Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing, which had been Qantas Development, continued from March 24, 1980, on Qantas Development Corporation's Condominium Project application for precise'' development plan and architectural review for a ,condominium, project., . Mr. Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Avenue, was recognized and expressed concern that the proposed: structures be designed for north /south facing. Mr. Star Williams, 30 Alexis, was .recognized and asked that .,the. , developer be contacted concerning, tak,).ng advantage of solar energy in the suture. Mr. Seaman Hunter, Anne Street, was recognized and expressed that he would like to see,developments . in the city oriented towards a village concept with community buildings and endorsed use of solar energy: ,There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written communications received,: Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Carbone, to approve the precise' development plan and archi- tectural review for Qantas Development Corporation's 48 condominium unit project'to be located at the northeast corner of Camino Corto and Avenida Cala. Said motion failed by the following roll call vote. Page 5 April 14, 1980 AYES: (2) Councilmen Carbone and Hopkins NOES: ( 2 ) Councilmen Stewart" and Roberts ABSENT: (0), None -; Mayor Roberts t6quetted that the matter be placed on the next agenda to try and resolve the deadlock. File No,. 0730 - Mayor Roberts. opened the public hearing. on Thomas Whitson's Thomas Whitson for application for precise development plan and architectural Transcon Lines review for a Transcon Lines freight trucking terminal. Terminal Facility Mr. Thomas.Whitson was.,recognized and described Transcon Lines' freight trucking services. Planning Director Skanchy described the location of the proposed project as shown on a site plan which,was en display. Mr' Whitson explained that there would be approximately 6 -8 large and 10 -12 small trucks using the terminal with many of -the large..trucks arriving at night or early morning. He explained that.it' was important that the driveway be 35' in width instead of the 24' recommended by staff. There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hear- ing. Discussion followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy with Mr. Whitson participating. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, .which was seconed by Council- man Stewart, to approve precise development plan and architectural review for a Transcon Lines freight trucking terminal located on Carlson Court at Labath Avenue (Lot 53) in Laguna Verde Industrial Subdivision, subject to the conditions contained in the planning staff report. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins amended his motion to allow a 35' wide drivew ay subject to the condition that the applicant provide additional landscaping as outlined in the planning staff report. Councilman Carbone seconded the motion which was approved by the following voice vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins and Stewart NOES: (1) Mayor Roberts ABSENT: (0) None File No. 0731- Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on Codding Enterprises' Codding Enterprises, application for precise development plan and architectural Commercial /Industrial review for a commercial /industrial building. Building Peter Beck, Codding Enterprises,` was recognized and offered to answer any questions. Mr. Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and said he had a question about north facing.. Planning Director pointed out north on the site plan. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:35 p.m. Page 6 April 14, 1980 There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, Codding Enterprises' application for precise development plan and architectural review for a commercial /industrial building to be,located north of Rohnert Park Expressway, west of and contiguous to Labath Avenue in the area west of the freeway, was approved subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: (3) Councilman Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT (1) Councilman Carbone File No. 0669 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his Council meeting memo dated C 6 N Products re. April 10, 1980 'concerning C 6 Nr Products' appeal of the Planning Taco Bell Sign Commission denial of architectural.review for Taco Bell signs. Mr. John Stewart, project representative for Taco Bell, was recognized and commented on previously.approved signs for other commercial establishments along Commerce Boulevard. Discussion followed between Mr. Stewart, City Council members and staff. Councilman Carbone Returns Yr. Lon Wallace, C & N Products, was recognized and informed that his company had appealed the Planning Commission's decisior. for the Taco Bell signs and explained why it was felt that a sign was needed on the front of the building. Discussiop followed. Councilman Carbone returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the City Council ratified the Planning Commission's denial of architectural review for the proposed Taco Bell signs and approved signs subject to the following conditions: 1. That a freestanding sign be allowed but the proposed such sign be re- designed to have a border and not exceed 9 feet in height (measured from finish grade of sidewalk along Commerce Boulevard). 2. That the sign on the front of the structure be re- designed to be an individual- letters type sign (similar to Kentucky Fried Chicken's attached sign) and which letters are to be internally illuminated and that there be no flood lights shining on the sign or on the building. AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Carbone ABSENT: (0) None File No. 097B -. Bank of America Mobile Home Park Code Enforcement Page 7 April 14, 1980 City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated April 10, 1980 concerning the Bank of America's April 4, 1980 letter re, acceptable uses for the northwest corner of the Park Plaza Shopping Center. City Manager Callinan informed that staff was of the opinion that the shopping center must be looked at in Coto and that the site which the bank leased on the corneris not a separate parcel from the Park Plaza Shopping Center, Discussion followed. The Council concurred with staff's opinion and directed that a leter be sent to the bank so stating. City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated April 10, 1980 concerning designating the State of California as the Mobile Home and Mobile Home Park Law enforcement agent in the 'City of Rohnert Park, Mr, William Adams, 184 Madrigal, was recognized and informed that he lived i.n Leisure Lake Mobile Home Park in Petaluma and that whenever something was brought to the State's attention ` the matter seemed to get resolved. Mr. Seaman Hunter, Anne Street, was recognized and suggested that information concerning violations at Sonoma Grove be communicated to the individuals who prepare the Grove's newsletter as well as the owners. Mr. Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and asked why Sonoma Grove hadn't been allowed to have a representative on the Mobile Home Advisory Committee. Mayor Roberts informed that Sonoma Grove was considered a travel trailer park. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 80 -83 RESOLUTION RETURNING TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ENFORCE - MENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MOBILE HOME AND MOBILE HOME PARK LAW IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan explained.the resolution, Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 80 -83 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time.being approximately 9:15 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:33 p.m. with all Councilmen, except Councilman Hopkins present Sonoma County City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated Commercial/Industrial- April 10, 1980 concerning the Sonoma County Commercial/ Industrial Study Study which was undertaken by the County Planning Department. The Council requested that this matter be continued to its next meeting in order that Councilman -Elect Cavalli could "participate in the discussion. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communica#ons except as specifically noted in these minutes. 'Page S April 14, 1980 Tax Deduction for Councilman Stewart initiated discussion concerning the City Olympics of Sanger's Resolution No. 1761. Upon motion,of.Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman City Manager's Report Paramedical, Communications Stewart, and .unanimously approved, th" City Council went on records as endorsing the City of Sanger's support for a volun- tary Federal.Tax deduction for funding of U.S. Olympic athletes and their participation in the olympic games. City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated April 10, 1980 for explanation of all matters on the City „Manager' s,Report section of the meeting agenda. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved,,the City Council went on record as endorsing the State Office of Traffic Safety grant to establish; a paramedical communications network within Sonoma County and the city's willingness.,to.participate in the program in accordance, with the requirements for cities participation as outlined in the Mareh.,31, 1980.letter from the County of Sonoma. Library Upon,motion of Council.man.Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart.; and unanimously: approved, the City Manager was authorized to have the exterior of the Rohnert Park Library painted at an estimated cost of $3,500. Planning Commission The Council requested that matter be scheduled for the Compensation _this next Council meeting. Urban Renewal City Manager Callinan informed that the Supreme Court had Lawsuit decided not to hear the city's petition for hearing regarding the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Lawsuit...so the lawsuit was now ended. Lawsuits: Sanders City Manager Callinan informed that the City had been served Southern Pacific with papers concerning the alleged false arrest of James Sanders and additional filings in the Southern Pacific Railroad class action suit to recoup back property taxes. Profile Structures/ City Attorney Flitner commented on: a) the release in the National Advertising Profile Structures Inc., Plaintiff vs. G & V Contractors and b) informed that he expected a summary judgement from Judge Murphy soon concerning removal of the National Advertising/ Ryan Outdoor Advertising billboard structure. Tow Truck Rotation Mayor Roberts informed that he would like to have the City Council consider putting Mr. Fred Andreoli of Fred's Union Service Station added.back: onto the city's list of tow.services used. D:,.scussaori followed. Mr:-:Gary Sterner, Cotati- Rohnert Park Auto Body, was recognized and asked how the city would prevent Mr. Andreoli from storing towed vehicles behind his service station in Cotati. Discussion followed. Page 9 April 14, 1980 Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized adding Fred Andreoli's name to the list of tow services used by the city subject to the condition that he have an appropriate place to store towed vehicles and provided that he can comply with all the requirements and regulations imposed on tow services by the California Highway Patrol. The Council also directed staff to contact the City of Cotati concerning the possibility of expanding its tow service rotation list so as to allow the Park Plaza Texaco Service Station to be added to it. New Mayors & Council Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Members Institute Stewart, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized any Council member desiring to attend the League of California Cities, New Mayors and Council Members Institute in Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, May 8 -10 to so do. Copy Costs Mayor Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the tremendous amount of reading material and copies of memos and reports which are provided to each Council member and suggested that perhaps some of the routine matters should not be copied unless, after a- Council member has reviewed the communication outline,ha.requests a copy of whatever he was interested in. Mayor Roberts indicated he was interested in reducing the city's copy costs. A brief discussion followed and the City Manager was authorized to use his discretion in providing copies of material or reports to the Council. Mobile Home Mayor Roberts advised that the Council would make appointment Advisory Committee of a liaison to the Mobile Home Advisory Committee at the next Council meeting. University Mr. Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and inquired how he would pursue a possible criminal investigation relating to an employee at the Sonoma State University. Cit Manager Callinan informed that Mr. Clauder should initially come into the office to discuss the matter with him. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:10 p.m. emu, `Deputy City Clerk Faus APPROVED:LL. Mayor Roberts