1980/10/27 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 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.CommercBoulevard, Rohnert:Park, with Vice -Mayor Carbone
presiding. ing. The regular session I was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Council-
men,except Mayor Stewart, were present as were City Manager
Callinan and City Attorney Flitner and which was held to dis-
cuss personnel and litigation matters.
Call. to Order Vice-Mayor Carbone called the meeting of the regular session
to order.at approximately 7;31 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Present: (4) Councilmen.Carbone, Cavalli, Hopkins and Roberts
Absent: (1) Mayor Stewart (ill with the flu)
Staff present'for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes Councilman Cavalli'noted that _page 7 of the revised minutes
=for September 22,`1980'should reflect that "It was brought
'out during discussion that anticipated grants in the amount
of $125,000 is uncertain and that it is quite possible that
an expenditure of $145,000 will bq necessary from the general
fund. "(Proj,1_C+-IQ16 -2.,
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved, the revised minutes of
September 22, 1980 were approved as corrected and the minutes
of October 14, 1:980 were approved'as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $3,714,655.27 were approved.
Adding Non - Agendaed 'City Manager'Callinan requested that time be allotted'under'
Items to Agenda the "City Manager's Report" section'to consider two resolu -.
tions, for tax deeded land and for setting revised bidding
date for water storage tank no. 3 in Rohnert Foothills.
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council
meeting memo dated October 24, 19:80 for explanation of all
the matters on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 80 -191 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Seating, Rohnert
Park Stadium, Project No. 1980 -12.)
Resolution No. 80 -192 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND,DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Wells 19 through 24, Project No.
1979 -20)_.
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Resolution No. 80 -193
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF BONDS FOR MEADOW PINES SUBDIVISION
Resolution No. 80 -194
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF BONDS FOR MEADOW PINES S JBDIJIc �IOv ArD MEADOW PINES
SUBDIVISION II
Resolution, No. 80 -1.95
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF 'BONDS FOR PAVING FOR SAN'SIMEON SUBDIVISION
Resolution No. 80 -196
RESO4UTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 TO LOCAL - STATE - AGREEMENT NO. 04 -5379 (Hinebaugh Creek
Bicycle Path`, Project No. 1980 -22)
Resolution No. 80 -197
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RATES BEING CHARGED BY CADLE'S MERCY
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ordinance No. 375
ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HOME FINANCING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
CITY OFFICERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, reading
of Resolution Nos. 80 -191 through 80 -197 and Ordinance No. 375
was waived and said resolutions and ordinance were adopted.
AYES: .(4) Councilmen Cavalli,.Hopkins, Roberts and
Carbone
NOES; (0) None
ABSENT- (1) Mayor,Stewart
Cadle's - Uncollectable
Councilman Cavalli initiated discussion concerning payment of
Fees
uncollectable fees to Cadle's Mercy Ambulance Service.
City Manager Callinan explained the agreement with Cadle's
concerning uncollectable fees.. Discussion followed.
Scheduled Public
Wayne Simpson, M.A., Executive,Director of:KAIROS,, gave a
Appearance.
presentation on KAIROS'.- services indicating that KAIROS was
seeking city,.supported funds in the amount of $10,,815.
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo dated October 24, 1980 and pointed out that no funds
were earmarked in the 1980 -81 budget .for KAIROS, that the
proposed $2,000 for that entity as discussion had been changed
by Council to Miscellaneous under Community Promotion. Mr.
Callinan expressed that he could not recommend Council to make
an appropriation to KAIROS based on limited knowledge of the
workings of the organization. Discussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins recommended a committee be established to
review KAIROS and report back to the Council on the request
for f arld ng <
Councilman Hopkins was appointed to the ''' KAIROS review
committee" with Councilman Carbone as an alternate.
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Santa Rosa Memorial
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
:Hospital -Long Range
memo dated`October`24, 1980 concerning'Santa Rosa Memorial
Pinning Committee
Hospitals invitation to the community, through the city, to
participate in 'a special sub= committee of the Long Range
Planning Committee. Mr. 'Callinan reported on his meetings with
representatives of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital concerning
their interest in extending service to the Rohnert Park area.
Mr. Callinan recommended appointment of Dr. Donald Davis to
this committee as he was a respected member of the medical
profession in the community. Discussion followed.
The Council appointed Councilman Roberts and Dr. Donald Davis
to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital's special sub - committee of the
Long Range Planning Committee.
A.V. Crandall, Executive Vice - President and Administrator
of the-,Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital was recognized and ex-
pressed the hospital's anxiousness to work with the City of
Rohnert Park, -.
Project No. <.1980�12 -
City Manager Callinan` referring to his Council meeting memo
Baseball Stadium- -
dated October 24, 1980 informed of bids being solicited for
the relocation of the bleachers, concession stand and team
building from the Rohnert Park Junior High School to the per -
manent stadium currently being constructed on the west side of
the freeway. Mr. Callinan noted that only one bid had been
received ', that being from G & V Contractors, Inc. and was
somewhat higher than had been anticipated, and noted that
consideration was being given to relocate the concession stand
building'by' using city forces. Mr. Callinan recommended re-
jection of the bid but award of a contact to G & V Contractors,
Inc. with the condition that the bid amount submitted be the
limit on the proposed contract. Discussion followed.
Resolution No. 80 -198:
RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Relocation of Bleachers and
.'Buildings, Rohnert Park StadiumP Project No. 1980 -12)
City Manager Callinan read and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -198 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Mr. Callinan noted that turf planting at the new stadium site
was near completion.
Project'No. 1979 -16
Southwest Boulevard
Widening
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo concerning the advisability of constructing a masonary
wall to the rear of those few Alta Avenue properties that did
not receive a new wall initially as part of the Southwest
Boulevard widening project.' Mr. Callinan pointed out that a
proposal had been solicited for this ,change order from the
contractors of Maggoria and Ghilotti at the same time that the
city had requested a proposal for the completion of the wall
on the south side of the street. Mr. Callinan indicated that
the cost to install the extra masonary. wall would be approxi -
mately $16,000.
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Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously apppPved,,as part of the Southwest
Boulevard widening project the Council approved construction
of a masonary gall to the rear of those Alta Avenue properties
that did not initially receive.a new masonary wall as part
of the Southwest, Boulevard.widening. project, by Maggoria and
Ghilotti.._
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention= o .the City Council. No: action was taken on any
communications except as: specifically noted in these minutes.
Vice -Mayor Carbone,; initiated discussion concerning the letter
received from Wendy Tanton relative to horseback riding areas.
Mr. Carbone recommended that said letter be referred to
Recreation Director-Jam Pekkain and the Parks and Recreation
Commission for study and /or response.
Growth Management
City Manager Callinan :referred: Council to his Council meeting
Program
memo -dated October 24, 1980 concerning city's growth manage-
,ment program.and.rev�ewed Planning Director Skanchy's'nemoran-
dum:of October:24? 19 0 outlining allocations and allotments
:..that could be.'transferedR':
Upon, motion of Councilman: Carbone,'seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved`, the Council granted
..approval for the change'of :building permit allocations for
1980 as follows:
Units
Firm ,. Development Plus /Minus
Betar Homes,Realty Rohnert. :Foothills #2 +40
Debra,.Homes, Inc. Coleman Valley Sub. #3 +40
Crocker Homes Mtn.." S hadows _44
Qantas Develop. "tarp. Colegio Vista Sub. #4
Qantas- Develop. Corp. Colegio Vista Sub.. #5 -31
Firestone.Construction - -Olive Tree - Condos - 5
Net:.,Change - 0 -
City Manager's Report
City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council meeting
memo dated October 24 1980 for explanation of all matters on
the City Manager's Report section of the meeting's agenda.
Housing Bond Program
City Manager.Callinan referring to his Council meeting memo
Update -
dated October 24, 1980 initiated discussion concerning the
tax exempt housing montage bonds programs, reported that the
city was tentatively scheduled to. have its application.con-
sidered by the State Housing Bond Credit Committee on November.
5, 1980. Mr. Callinan informed that the city has been using
the influence of its State legislators to try and effect a
hearing on the application . on an early date. Mr. Callinan in-
formed that the City of Pittsburg's. bonds go to sale on
November 5, 1980 and that should show the feel of the market
acceptance for these type of .bonds and the interest rate that
the bonds will bear. Discussion followed,
Recess
Vice -Mayor Carbone called a recess at -this point in the meeting
the time being approximately 8 :25 p.m.
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Reconvene Vice -Mayor Carbone reconvened the meeting at approximately'
8:34 p.m. with all.Councilmen present except Mayor Stewart.
Refuse Disposal Fees City Manager Callinan referred Council to his Council
meeting memo concerning Rohnert Park Disposal Company's request
for "an adjustment in its rates imposed for service. Discussion
followed upon which Councilman Roberts and Cavalli were appoint-
ed to serve on a committee to review proposed fees and service
prior to Council approval.
Hewlett Packard Councilman Cavalli commented on the impact of Hewlett Packard
in the City of Roseland. Discussion followed.
R.P. Expressway City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the public hear -
Westerly ing scheduled before the Sonoma County,Board of Supervisors
on November 12, 1980 concerning the extension of the Rohnert
Park Expressway westerly.
Community and City Manager Callinan reported that small claims court had
Recreation Center ruled in favor of Christianson and Foster contractors for the
Community and Recreation Center regarding its claim against
the city relative to the plaque.
U.S. Conference of Council discussed the letter received from the U.S. Conference
Mayors of Mayors regarding membership in said organization and the
Council decided to put off the matter until the 1981 -82 budget
was considered.
Housing Forum Meeting Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council approved any
member desiring to attend the special Housing Forum Meeting
in Los Angeles on November 7, 1980 to go.
Resolution No. 80 -199 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND SETTING REVISED
BIDDING DATE (Water Storage Tank, Rohnert Foothills No. 3,
Project No. 1980 -26)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -199 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 80 -200 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED (Tax Deeded Land)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
80 -200 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Unscheduled Public Jack Behl, 56 Allan Avenue was recognized and commented on the
Appearance problems of alcohol use and requested that the city Council
take a stand on the use of alcohol at city functions. Discus-
sion followed.