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1980/05/27 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 27, 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 Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Stewart presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen except Councilman Hopkins, and'City Manager Callinah were present and which was held to discuss personnel, meet and confer and litigations matters. Mayor Stewart called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately'8002 p::m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present — (4) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli, Roberts and Stewart Absent- (1) Councilman Hopkins (ill) Staff present for all or part of the meetingi City Manager Callinan,,Plannin;g Director Skanchy and City Attorney Flitner, Approval of Minutes Upon motion of.Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cavalli, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 12 and 13, 1980 were approved as corrected, the correction being to the May 12 minutes as:explained,in City Manager Callinan °s Council meeting memo dated May 23, 1980. Approval of Bills Upon .motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cavalli, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $557,170.34 were approved as submitted. Non - Agendaed Matters,, City Manager Callinan.requested that time be alloted under the City Manager's Report section of the agenda to discuss the Skateboard Park. Resolution No. 80-98 Resolution No. 80 -99 Resolution No. 80-100 Resolution No. 80-101 C O N S E N C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council meeting memo dated May 23, 1980 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. RESOLUTION APPROVING;AGREEMENT WITH CADLE °S MERCY AMBULANCE SERVICE RESOLUTION PARTIALLY ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORI- ZING THE REDUCTION OF THE BOND AMOUNT POSTED FOR ADOBE CREEK TOWNHOUSES RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Commerce Boulevard Widening, Right Hand Turn Lane, Project No. 1979 -m11) RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Sunrise Park, Project No. 1930 --2) Final 'Map/File No. 0669 Approval of Fin4l.r7ap, Avila Plaza, a Commercial P.U.A. in the area to the east of Commerce Boulevard, north of Copeland Creep behind Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for recording. Upon motion.of Councilman Cavalli, Roberts, and unanimously approved, Nos. 80 -98 'through 80 -104 was wain were adopted and the miscellaneous calendar were approved. seconded by Councilman reading of Resolutions ?d and said resolutions approvals on the consent SCOPE and R.P.P.O.A. City Manager Callinan introduced to the City Council Don Representatives McNair, representative of the Rohnert Park Peace Officer's Association and'.Ron McGee of the Sonoma County Organization of Public Employees. July 4th Celebration Bob Rose, representative of the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corp. was recognized and requested the city's support for a July 4th celebration. Mr. Rose also requested the use of several city trash receptacles and a Public Works employee. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts., seconded by Mayor Stewart and approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved the concept of a July 4th celebration sponsored by the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation and directed staff to assist and cooperate as necessary. AYES,, (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Roberts and Stewart NOES. (0) None ABSTAI,y; (1) Councilman Carbone ABSENT. (1) Councilman Hopkins Page 2 Ray 27, 1980 Resolution No. 80 -102 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Rohnert Park Express- way and Public Safety Parking;Lot Overlay, Project No. 1980 -10, Resolution No. 80 -103 RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ROHNERT PARK PEACE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION Resolution No. 80 -104 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, WITH SONOMA COUNTY ORGANI- ZATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Parcel Map No. 68 Approval of File No. 0548, Parcel Map No. 68, Qantas Developmer Corporation and R. Pollard land swap adjustments in the area south of East Cotati Avenue including dedication of right -of- way for.Camino Colegio and authorizing; the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision.agreement' prior to the map being released for recording. Final 'Map/File No. 0669 Approval of Fin4l.r7ap, Avila Plaza, a Commercial P.U.A. in the area to the east of Commerce Boulevard, north of Copeland Creep behind Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for recording. Upon motion.of Councilman Cavalli, Roberts, and unanimously approved, Nos. 80 -98 'through 80 -104 was wain were adopted and the miscellaneous calendar were approved. seconded by Councilman reading of Resolutions ?d and said resolutions approvals on the consent SCOPE and R.P.P.O.A. City Manager Callinan introduced to the City Council Don Representatives McNair, representative of the Rohnert Park Peace Officer's Association and'.Ron McGee of the Sonoma County Organization of Public Employees. July 4th Celebration Bob Rose, representative of the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corp. was recognized and requested the city's support for a July 4th celebration. Mr. Rose also requested the use of several city trash receptacles and a Public Works employee. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts., seconded by Mayor Stewart and approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved the concept of a July 4th celebration sponsored by the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation and directed staff to assist and cooperate as necessary. AYES,, (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Roberts and Stewart NOES. (0) None ABSTAI,y; (1) Councilman Carbone ABSENT. (1) Councilman Hopkins File No. 0738'- Ray Hoffman Development Co. City, rya tiger Callinan Leaves and Returns Page 3 May 27, 1980 City Manager Callihan referred the Council to his memo dated May 23, 1980 to the City Council concerning precise develop - meat and architectural review for an office building and retail/ commercial building to be located on the west side of State Farm Drive, north of Rohnert Park Expressway, within the Padre Town Center. He informed that the matter was duly noticed for public hearing as required and copies of all pertinent infor- mation had been provided to each Council member. Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed project referring to site plans and elevations on display and noted' that the application had been approved by the Planning Commis - sion subject to conditions. City manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 8 ^15 p.m. and returned at approximately 8°16 p.m. Mayor Stewart opened the public hearing on Ray Hoffman Develop - hient Company 's application for precise development plan and architectural review, File No. 0738, for an office building and retail /commercial building. Ray Hoffman, Developer was recognized and upon inquiry des - 'cribed the landscaping for the proposed project. Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and drected.questions concerning north elevations of said pro - posed project. Discussion followed upon which Council expressed concerns regarding landscaping, building design in relation to surround- ing buildings and building roof material.'' There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no written co "mmunications received, Mayor Stewart closed the public hearing. Councilman Cavalli made a motion to approve Ray Hoffman Development Company's application for precise development plan and architectural review tubject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Said motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed between staff and Council with Mr. Hoffman participating during which several Councilmen expressed their`concern'with the proposed metal roof and the plans lacking detail especially as to proposed landscaping. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Stewart and unanimously approved, Council directed the matter to be placed on. the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting agenda and the developer allowed to resubmit revised drawing plans for the Council's review. It was agreed that if the revised plans could not be prepared by the next Council meeting that the Council would review them at the regular meeting following their submittal. uovlu4tvla tvyo 80°75 Page 4 May 27, 1930 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE RESIDENTIAL GROWTH PATTEPUS OF MAURIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES, BRINGING THE MATTER TO . TIIE ATTENTION OF THE COUNTIES AND CITIES IN THE COUNTIES, THE ,STATE AND FEDEPAL GOVERn111ENTS:r THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA COVEPZNPIENTS, AT?D THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND CALLING FOR A COURSE OF DIRECTIVE ACTION City Manager Callinan read and explained the resolution which was introduced at the May 12th Council meeting. City Attorney Flitner City Attorney Flitner left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting; the time being approximately 3 ,-50 p.mo and returned at approximately 0,52 p.m. Discussion followed between Council and staff on the language in the resolution and how..best to promote its objectives. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Cavalli, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council appointed a committee of Mayor Stewart and Vice-Mayor Carbone-to review the proposed resolutions and recommend any language changes and the Council also directed that the pro - posed resolution be presented to the Mayor's and Councilmens Association of Sonoma County to determine the extent of suppor that might exist on.other City Councils. AYES-. (3) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli and Stewart NOISE (1) Councilman Roberts ABSENT' (1) Councilman Hopkins Councilman Cavalli Councilman.Cavalli left the Council Chambers at this point in Leaves and Returns the meeting the time being; approximately 9.03 pomo and returnee at approximately 9 °10 p.m. Resolution No-80-105 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,.OF.THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUT11ORIZING COUNTY OF SONW.M. TO APPLY FOR A PORTION OF T1-1E ROHNERT PARK AREA TIWAN"PORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this time Leaves the time being approximately 9.-10 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Cavalli., and approved by the following roll call vote, read- ing of Resolution No. 80 -105 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES.- (3) Councilmen Carbone, Cavalli and Stewart ME b. ku) None ABSENT,- (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts Recess Mayor Stewart declared a recess at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 9 °15 p.m. Page 5 May 27, 1950 Reconvene Mayor Stewart reconvened the meeting at approximately 9023 p.m. with all Council members present, except Councilman Hopkins. Sonoma County Solid City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting Waste Management Plan memo dated May 23,.1950 regarding the Sonoma County Waste Management Plane He recommended that the Solid Waste Manage - ment Advisory Board be replaced by a technical advisory commit - tee comprised of City officials. Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the,establishment of a Solid Waste Management technical advisory committee comprised of City officials. Portable Classrooms City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting Relocation memo dated May 23, 1950 concerning the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School Districts request that the City use school impact fees to move Emily School's portable classrooms, six to.Hahn School and eight to Rancho:Cotate High School. He indicated that the,relocation cost estimate was approximately $220,000. He also informed that the City has only $50,000 in the School Impact Fee Fund at the present time but would try and find a way to cooperate with the School District with their request. Maurice Fredricks, 242 Alda Avenue and member of the Board of Education 'of the Rohnert Park- Cotati Unified School District was recognized and described the School District's efforts and interest in the relocation.of the portable classrooms. Discus- sion followed. Disposal Rates - Deer Meadow Village Jim Davidson, Asst. Supto,for the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District was recognized and also requested City's support in relocation of the portable classrooms indicating that the classrooms were clean and in good condition. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council directed staff to solicit formal proposals for the relocation of the portable classrooms located at Emily School to be moved to Hahn School and Rancho Cotate High School and to cooperate with the School District to try and develop a financial assistance program. Richard LaPolla, Treasurer for Deer Meadow Village Homeowner's Association was recognized and initiated discussion concerning disposal rates charged to Deer Meadow Village condominium owners. Mr. LaPolla explained that condominium owners in Deer Meadow Village were billed individually for water, sewer and garbage and.felt that they did not have the same,privileges that a single family homeowner did, i.e. unlimited garbage, large bin charges, etc. Mr. LaPolla felt that the Association should not have to pay for large bin pick up in addition to the regular bi-monthly rates. Councilman Cavalli Leaves and Returns Communications Wastewater Reclamation Study' Page 6 May 27, 1950 =City Manager-Callinanfinformed Council that the Leer Meadow Village was the .only'condtminium project that is being billed for each individual owner. -He pointed out that the Homeo-w-nervs Association is usually billed for these services. Janet.Kassouf9 Boar& Director for the Deer Meadow Village Homeowner's:{Association: was recognized and informed that condominium-,owners are :taxed the same as a single family homeowner..-. She felt the garbage company's were saving money and labor by picking up just the large bins and not many garbage cans. Dis cussion, followed: tr. Councilman Cavalli left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 10010 p.m. and returned at approximately 10.15 °p.mo Councilman Roberts made a motion; seconded by Councilman Cavalli, and a^- proved by the following roll call vote, to refer to the'City,14anager the alleged billing problem of the Deer Meadow:Village Homeowner's Association for water, sewer and garbage AYES:.,:-. (3) .Councilmen- Carbone, Cavalli and Roberts NOES. (1) Mayor Stewart ABSENT. (1) Councilman:lHopl ins Mayor Stewart advised that she voted no because she felt the matter should be.dropped. Mayor Stewart made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cavalli, and unanimously approved;,to bill the homeowner's associations of condominium projects.for utilities and not bill individual condominium units. 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. Michael ny 4656 Flores Drive was recognized and initiated discussion :concerning problems with golf course administrators and various complaints of residents surrounding the course. Discussion followed after which the Council referred the matter to the Council's golf course committee (Cavalli and Stewart)` for follow-up and to meet with Bill Brown, California Golf Representative to discuss residents complaints and alleged problems with the golf course administrators. City Manager Callinan informed of a meeting at the Sonoma County Board-of Supervisors, Wednesday, May 28, at 4:00 p.m. to review the proposed Wastewater Reclamation study. He advised that as many Council members as possible should try to attends Page 7 Play 27, 1980 City Manager's Report City P7anager Callinan referred the Council to his memo dated May 23, 1980 for explanation of all matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meeting agenda. Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting the time being approximately 10440 p.m. City Manager Callinan initiated discussion concerning the Planning Commissions meeting with the owner of the Skateboard Park located on the west side of U.S. 101 freeway. Per. Callinan indicated that the Planning Commission did not approve abate- ment proceedings but did talk with the owner about securing the property. Discussion followed between Council and staff upon which Council expressed concerns of the property being properly secured against trespassers. City Attorney Flitner informed that the property could be declared a public nuisance if the owner did not have the property properly secured. He advised the city assist the owner protect is property. The Council directed staff to notify the owner of said skateboard park to have him re- secure his property. Matters from Councilmen Councilman Carbone indicated that the matter regarding Solid Waste Management had been taken care of earlier in the meeting. Councilman Cavalli briefly reported on his meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and its willingness to contribute to the Rohnert Park Professional Women's Bowling Tournament, Councilman Cavalli reported that he would be leaving the state for a vacation in Hawaii. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Carbone, and unanimously approved, Council approved Councilman Cavalli's leaving the State of California for a vacation in Hawaii. National League of Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cities Conference Carbone, and unanimously approved, Council approved any Council members desiring to do so to attend the National League of Cities, Congress of Cities, meeting November 29 - December 3, Atlanta, Georgia. Commission Re- City Manager Callinan indicated that the Commissions re-appoint - appointments ment fact sheets had been provided to each Council member for review and informed that it was not necessary to hold a public hearing to re- appoint members. Discussion followed during which Roger Kreischer, Parks and Recreation Commission was recognized and informed that Per. Soldavini was not seeking re- appointment. The matter was continued until the next meeting. Page 5 May 279 1950 Adjourn'ment' There being no further business the meeting was adaourned at approximately 10.55 p.m. r Deputy C "` "y Clerk 5 t'ATTES o J 11,E ��