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1981/04/13 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1981 The Council of'the'City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7000 p.m. in the City offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Carbone presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7.00 p.m. and at which all Council- men and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Call to Order Mayor Carbone called.the meeting of.° -the regular session to order at approximately 7.24 p.m. and led the pledge of al- legiance. ;..,. Roll Call _I Presente `(5) Councilmen Cavalli,- Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart, and Mayo' Carbone: Absent. (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan'and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minute, I s Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of March 23, 1981 and April 6, 1981 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 $1,222,228.97 were approved. Reflections Mayor Carbone presented'Councilperson Stewart with a desk set on behalf of the City'Council and expressed thanks and appre- ciation for her endeavors as M yor of Rohnert Park the past year and commented`on her being the first female Councilperson in Rohnert Park's history. ... "." 3t:C�t'fC.�f 3t �'C�:3C7'C?tA%il3C 3i �'f 9C 3t:C 7TC iG 7`C �t 3'C%iC *iC'AC ii:t �C il'9dSYi:�3t'��C il:�iC.�C�:3t laC:::C 3C'IYiC *iG 7Y SE S:�i: iC C'0N S. ENT CALENDAR City Manager Callinan'referred, the Council to the Council meeting memo dated April 9, 1981 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. Resolution No. 81 -62 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR'SEALED PROPOSALS, SUNRISE PARK LIGHTING; RESTROOMS & PLAY EQUIPMENT (PROJECT NO. 1980 -2) Resolution No. 81 -63, RESOLUTION CLLLING FOR SEALED.PROPOSALS, HINEBAUGH CREEK BICYCLE PATH, (PROJECT NO. 1980 -22) . Resolution No. 81 -64 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS, (ON.COLF COURSE DRIVE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND AT FAIRWAY DRIVE INTERSECTION) Final Map /File 0205 Approval of Coleman Valley Subdivision No. 4 final map, Debra Homes,, Inca File. 0205, 69 R -1 lots and authorizing the.Mayor to execute an` appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the map being ' released for rec `girding. ... Page 2 April 13, 1981 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cavalli,; and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 81=62 through,81 -64 `.was waived and said resolutions were adopted, and the final map for Coleman Valley Subdivision No. 4 listed on the Consent Calendar was approved. *���e�c��C:cx�e *��Y��Y�C� aY�' �saYaY�s' �taeaY�r�s�saY3sae�ka': 3e�ea' r�s%::: Fk: �3e. Y�ese�esYie�Y�e� 'r�Y�e��e�csY�esY�e Resolution Na. 81 -65 RESOLUTIO14 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SUPPORTING THE FTV$ YEAk'`PUBLIC..TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR SONOMA COUNTY 1981 -86' City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Cavalii, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 81-65 was waived and said resolution was approved. Resolution No. 81 -66 RESOLUTION''APPAOVtNG TOW SERVICE AGREEMENTS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, -,and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 81 -66 was waived and said resolution was approved. Rohnert Park ZIP"Code City Manager Callinan referred the Council {to'his Council Meeting Memo dated April 9, 1981 concerning the selection of a ZIP code number for the City of Rohnert Park. Discussion followed, upon which Mr.. Callinan requested that.the matter be deferred until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting due to Postmaster Long's illness. Council concurred and directed City Manager Callinan to express the Council's get- well wishes to Mr..Long. Ordinance No. 384 AN ORDINANCE OF THE _CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADDINGCHAPTER 9.60 TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT OF ADV_F.RTISING FLIER CIDCU,ARS, POSTERS, i30TICE5 AND RELATED PRINTED MATTER ON MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS OR OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY LOCATED IN.OR ON PUBLIC PARKS, PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PARKING ,LOTS, PRIVATE SHOPPING CENTERS AND OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SITES OF PUBLIC CONGREGATION City.Manager Callinan,,referring to his Council Meeting Memo "dated April 9, 1981, explained Ordinance No. 384. Discussion followed. Councilman Cavalli questioned whether the ordinance, would apply to the placement of materials on private property such as homes. City Manager Callinan indicated that it did not. Upon motion of.Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and`unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. ..384 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Scheduled Public Appearance City Manager Callinan indicated that a representative of the Sonoma County Arts Council was scheduled to appear before the Council but that the representative was not yet in attendance. Page 3 April 139 1981 Mr. Callinan advised,the Council to proceed with the meeting s and allow time when the individual did show. The Council agreed. File.No. 0773 - Jack. Planning Director Skanchy, referring to site and elevation Friedman, Warehouse plans on display, explained the staff report and Planning Commission action regarding precise development_ plan and architectural review for .Jack Friedman for a proposed 9,840 square foot warehouse building to be located on the north side of Executive Court approximately 200.feet, west,of State Farm_Drive. Discussion followed. Mayor Carbone opened the scheduled public hearing on the ap- placation of Jack Friedman for precise development plan and ,,_ architectural review.for a 9,.840 square foot warehouse building (File No., 0773).. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written com- munications,received, Mayor Carbone closed :the public.hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman - Roberts, and unanimously approved, the application of Jack Friedman for precise development plan and architectural review for a 9,840 square foot warehouse building (File No. 0773) was approved subject to the.conditions imposed by the Planning _. Commission. File.No. 0757 - Classic City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his.Council Car Wash Meeting Memo dated April 9, 1981 concerning Staff °s request .that the landscapf. plans for the Classic Car Wash on Classic Court and State Farm Drive,be reviewed pertaining to the lawn area deleted.. by, the Planning,;Commission. Planning Director Skanchy;e.xplained the staff report for said Classic Car.,Wash_reviewing,site. plans on display and pointing out Staffb;recommendation.that the frontage along State Farm Drive be lawn area and not ground cover as proposed by the owner. . Robert Gibson, 550 Lewis Rd., Santa Rosa, was recognized and commented briefly on the low maintenance advantages of the proposed ground cover. Discussion followed. Frank Zubangal, landscape contractor for the project was recognized: and read aloud.from.two separate landscape books a description of the proposed ground cover. Mr. Zubangal also distributed pictures of said ground cover and displayed :,. an example of'the plant. Bob McKusick, 1503 Parsons Dr., Santa Rosa, was recognized and briefly commented on how nice the project looked and the ad- vantages of a low maintenance ground cover. Discussion followed. 'Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane, was recognized and expressed support for Staff's recommendation that the project be land - scaped with grass and not ground cover. Meeting Memo dated April 9, 19$1 for explanation of all the matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meeting's agenda. Stadium Update City`Manager Callinai gave an update on the progress of the stadium noting that everything should be ready for Saturday's game ,Snyder,lane Update City'Managei Callinan repotted on the status of the Snyder Lane project indicating that he had met with Sonoma County Superintendent of Public:. Works Don Head and Sonoma County Supervisor Helen Rudee to discuss financing of same. Street, Light Reduct,i.on Page 4 April 13, 1981 Upon motion of councilman,,Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,, the Council over -ruled the Planning Commission and approved the landscape plans for the Classic Car Wash facility as recommended in the.Planning Staff report, i.e. with lawa being required.' 5eheduled.Publio, Appearance City Manager Callinan noted that the representative of the Sonoma County Arts Council was now in attendance. Larry Snyder, representative:of.the Sonoma County Arts Council was recognized and read aloud a letter to the Mayor regarding the Sonoma County Art Council's request for financial support. Discussion followed. Eagle Park- Soccer Lights It was the concensus'of the Council that Mr. Snyder return at a later date with additional financial information and with a recommendation from the Rohnert:;Park Cultural Arts Commission concerning said funding., -Communications..' Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of`the city Council. Na action was taken on any communications except as- specifically noted in these minutes. City Manage'r's Report City Manager Callinan referred .the Council to his Council Meeting Memo dated April 9, 19$1 for explanation of all the matters on the City Manager's Report section of the meeting's agenda. Stadium Update City`Manager Callinai gave an update on the progress of the stadium noting that everything should be ready for Saturday's game ,Snyder,lane Update City'Managei Callinan repotted on the status of the Snyder Lane project indicating that he had met with Sonoma County Superintendent of Public:. Works Don Head and Sonoma County Supervisor Helen Rudee to discuss financing of same. Street, Light Reduct,i.on City Mm"n"e- �45 � � C&- L4.s.uaaa, re =erring to his Council Meeting Memo, informed the Council of'Staff's request that PG &E turn off every other street light,on,alternating arms along the center of Country Club Drive from the Rohnert Park Expressway to Golf Course Drive in an effort to reduce the city's street lighting costs. Mre Callinan noted that this was done a couple of years ago'with tha mercury vapor Eights and it worked out fine® Mr. Callinan informed that if the-reduced lighting was adequate then sometime in the near future the city would request PG &E to remove`the street light heads and mast arms for those lights which were turned off and deemed not to be needed. Discussion follwed with 'PG &E-representative Ralph Fitch parti- cipating. Eagle Park- Soccer Lights City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council Meeting Memo regarding Scott Electric Company's offer to install additional'lighting at Eagle Park for a soccer field. Mr. Callinan stated that 'Scott Electric Company's offer would be for two additional poles at a price of $14,844 which several Councilmen thought to be somewhat high. Discussion followed. Jack Levy, American Civil Liberties Union representative, was recognized and read aloud a draft resolution proposing that the Federal Government not approve any regulation that violates the rights guaranteed all citizens under the Constitution of the United States. Mr. Willy Bodden, 4384 Goodson Way, was recognized and expressed support for the proposed draft resol- ution. Resolution No. 81 -68 RESOLUTION REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS Councilman Roberts expressed his form of resolution. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, that Resolution No. 81 -68 be adopted. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Carbone adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:47 p.m. APPROVED: Deputy C Clerk Walls Page 5 April 13, 1981 it was the consensus of the Council for City Manager Callinan to get more information on this matter and to reschedule it for Council consideration. Resolution No. E1 -67 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 81 -67 was waived and said resolution was approved. Health Services Ad A discussion was held concerning appointments to an Ad Hoc Hoc Committee Committee for the Improvement of Health Services in the Rohnert Park Area. The Council deferred the matter to the next regu- larly scheduled Council meeting to allow time for a better citizens response. League of California City Manager Callinan reminded Council of a League of California Cities Conference Cities Conference in Sacramento, May 11, 1981 to May 13, 1981. Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, to authorize any Councilman desiring to do so to attend the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento, May 11, 1981 to May 13, 1981. Joint Meeting with City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the joint meeting Board of Education with the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District Board of Education on April 20, 1981 at Zanes Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. Unscheduled Public Jack Behl, 56 Allan Avenue, was recognized and expressed con - Appearances %ern for city recreational equipment, i.e. broken piano leg and malfunctioning portable record player. Discussion followed upon which City Manager Callinan indicated he would check into the matter. Mr. Behl then distributed to each Councilman a copy of a Moral Majority Report newspaper. Jack Levy, American Civil Liberties Union representative, was recognized and read aloud a draft resolution proposing that the Federal Government not approve any regulation that violates the rights guaranteed all citizens under the Constitution of the United States. Mr. Willy Bodden, 4384 Goodson Way, was recognized and expressed support for the proposed draft resol- ution. Resolution No. 81 -68 RESOLUTION REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS Councilman Roberts expressed his form of resolution. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, that Resolution No. 81 -68 be adopted. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Carbone adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:47 p.m. APPROVED: Deputy C Clerk Walls