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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Adjourn'ment' There being no further business the meeting was adaourned
at approximately 10.55 p.m.
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