1981/04/27 City Council MinutesCall -to, -Order
Roll Call.
Approval of
Minutes .
Approval of
Bills
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 27, 1981
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 Carbone
presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and et.which all Council-
men and City Manager Callinan were.,present and which was held
to discuss personnel and, litigation, matters.
Mayor Carbone called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:34 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Present: (5) Councilmen Cavalli,:.Hopkins, Roberts,
Stewart, and Mayor Carbone
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all;. or part ofthe meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney. Flitner9 and Finance Director Netter.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,. seconded by Councilman
�Cavalli, and unanimously approved, _the minutes of April 1$,
1981 were approved as submitted.
Upon motion of'Councilman Hopkins,- seconded by Councilman
Roberts, the bills presented per the attached list in the
amount of $4,455,937.53 were unanimously approved, which
included the amount-of $20,092.50..for the Rohnert Park Civic
Commission.
Non - agendaed items
City Manager Callinan advised that several people had re-
quested to appear under the non- agendaed items section of
the agenda.
Mayor Carbone recognized Diana Pronenchen, 474 San Alicia,
who introduced herself, but then declined to state her
business before the Council, advising that she had instead
written a,letter to the - newspapers on her matter.
Alma Avenue
Upon recognition by Mayor Carbone, Suzanne Roberts, 52 Alma
to thank Council -
Avenue, appeared before the Council publicly
man Stewart for her efforts in resolving a neighborhood
problem on Alma Avenue.
Golden Gate
Mr. Allen Stansbury, member of the Golden Gate Board of
Bridge District
Directors, was recognized by Mayor.Carbone. Mr. Stansbury
requested that the Council .oppose Assembly Bill No. 2180
which would abolish the Board of Directors of the Golden
Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District and require
the California Transportation Commission to serve as board
of directors of the' district. Discussion followed.
Jim Redding9 7147 Barbi Lane, appeared and questioned the
request for.support of the district in view of its poor
record in many matters.'.
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Councilman Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Cavalli, to oppose putting the Golden Gate Bridge
under the.California; Trans portatiin Commission, and inviting
Assemblyman Brown to explain the'reasons for AB 2180.
Further discussion followed during which the Council indicated
that the intent :of the motion was not to support the Golden
Gate Bridge District so.much as it was to find out the details
behind AB 2180.
Councilman Hopkins' motion passed by the,.following vote:
AYES: (3) Cavalli, Hopkins`; Carbone
NOES: (2) 'Roberts.; Stewart
Independent Journal Mayor Carbone made reference to a recent article in the:
Article. Independent Journal.newspaper quoting him regarding a Super
visor in Marin County and a ologl Zed for the Brae,.., 13 x
.. J p� —��+ .. vscaa��,ll V1 his
language in said article. Councilman; Stewart expressed her
feelings:that` the Mayor should not use such strong language
and chided the Mayor for the incident,.
Resolutions for Adoption:
Resolutions Nos. 81 -69 through 81 -74 were presented to Council
by City-Manager.Callinan who referred the Council to.his
Council Meeting Memo dated :April 24, 1981 for explanation of
same.
Resolution No. 81 -69
Resolution No. 81 -70
Resolution No..81 -71
Resolution No, 81 -72
Resolution No. 81 -73
Councilman Cavalli reported on a meeting which was held con-
cerning the Garbage Contract and at which representatives of
the company, Councilman.'Art Roberts; City Manager.Callinan
and himself were present to.discuss the details of said contrac°
Councilman Art Roberts asked -for clarification of Resolution
No 81-74.1. City Manager Gallinan explained the details con -
cerning said resolution:.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE
CONTRACT EXTENDING'TERM OF CONTRACT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIf�OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK FOR THE.1980� -81 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIT B
OF`THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION 3.
A`RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM. -OF CALIFORNIA STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION INTER -
INSURANCE BUREAU (RE: KATHERINE B. JORDAN)
APPROVING LETTER ..AGREEMENT WITH LINKENHEIMER, HEBREW AND
COMPANY, CPA'S, FOR 1980 -81 AUDIT
A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO,REDWOOD PIONEERS (DR. THOMAS E.
LEONARD) ENGAGING O'BRIEN ENTERPRISES TO OPERATE REDWOOD
PIONEERS CONCESSION STAND
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Resolution No. 81 -74 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING REFUND OF PAYMENT FOR
ASSESSMENT NO. 6A,.SNYDER LANE /HINEBAUGH CREEK ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0.;1978 -01
Steven Forestberg, Santa;Rosa attorney representing Industrial
Carting Company, appeared before the Council to suggest that
Rohnert Park consider having a second company under contract
to collect garbage and recommended.Industrial Carting which
is owned by the'Hardin. Bros`. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli,.and unanimously approved, Resolutions Nos. 81 -69
through 81 -74 were adopted.
Other Resolutions for Adoption
Resolution No. 81 -75: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A ZIP 'CODE FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK
'City Manager Callinan read and explained the resolution.
Upon motion.by .Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -75 was
adopted.
Ordinance No. 384
Plan File 0760
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADDING CHAPTER 9.60
TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT
OF ADVERTISING FLIERS,, CIRCULARS, POSTERS, NOTICES 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 CENTHRS�AND OTHER
.PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SITES OF PUBLIC CONGREGATION
City Manager Calllinan briefly explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins,_ and.,unanimously approved, Ordinance N6:'38.4 -was
adopted..
City Manager Callinan told the Council that Mr. Mike Rosen,
who had been scheduled,to appear, would not be appearing
before the Council, and brought a letter written'by Mr. Rosen
to the attention of the Council. City Manager Callinan re-
ferred the Council to his Council Meeting Memo dated April
24, 1981 for ;a more.detailed explanation'of Mr: Rosen's
request for.a waiver of sprinkler requirements for a proposed
commercial building which he intends to develop in the in-
dustrial area of Rohnert Park. Using an illustration which
was on display, City Manager Callinan explained the building
design.
Merle Avila, Avila Enterprises, representing Mr. Rosen, was
recognized and appeared before the Council to further explain
the proposed building requirements and how the "design of same
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.....was,caught
. in the change of sprinkler requirements by the:;:.
city.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council granted a
waiver of'the recently adopted sprinkler requirements for
Mr. Rosen for the proposed building to be developed on the
corner of'Commerce Boulevard and Cascade Court.
Recess
At this point in the meeting, the time being approximately
8:24 p.m., Mayor Carbone called a ten minute recess in the
proceedings.
" Reconvene
Mavor Carbone.reconvened the meeting at approximately 835 p.m
File No. 0779-
City Manager Callinan explained the project. The Planning
Codding Enterprises
Director's memorandum giving background information on the
Proposed Building- -,
file.was brought to the Council's attention.
Laguna Verde
Mayor Carbone opened the Public Hearing on File 0779. There
being no.response, Mayor Carbone closed the Public Hearing.
._Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli, and approved by the following vote, Codding Enter -
prises application (File No. 0779) for precise development
plan and architectural review of a proposed building on
Lot Number 32 in the Laguna, Verde Subdivision was approved
subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Com-
mission.
AYES: (4) Cavalli, Hopkins, Stewart, Carbone
NOES: (1)'.Roberts`
File Nos. 0782
City Manager Callinan pointed out to the Council that Planning
and 07.83•, -
Matters Files Nos. 0782 and 0783 listed on the agenda would
have to be deferred due to the continuance of these matters
by the•Planning Commission to their May 14th meeting. The
.+.sp ,^ . 4-1, + -I -c,a-. �S Cam:: cil he ma tt .
Corporation Yard
Referring the Council to his Council Meeting Memo dated April
Expansion, Project
24, 1981, City Manager Callinan explained the project and
No. 1980 -13
. referred the Council to the bid summary sheet previously
provided.
Resolution No. 81 -76
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, CORPORATION YARD EXPANSION
PROJECT NO. 1980- 13'was adopted.
Resolution "No: 81 -77
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS,
LAGUNA VERDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1979 -10
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved; Resolution No. 81 -77 was
adopted.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any
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communications except as specifically noted in these minutes.
Rohnert Park Stadium City Manager�Callinan reported on the progress of improve -
.,ments made,to the:'stadium and,commented on the cooperation
....received by the.City�o'f Rohnert Park in the work performed
by several firms and individuals.
Resolution.81 -78 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK
(FOR BASEBALL FIELD SEATING AND TEAM BUILDING)
City.Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,;and,unanitously approved, Resolution No. 81 -78
was ad.opted.
City.Manager Callinan informed the Council that the sewer
connection problem =with Sonoma State University had been
resolved.
Eagle Park
.Senior Citizen
Drop -In Center.,
City.Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Redwood
,,,Empire Municipal-Insurance Fund (REMIF) Open House and
dinner on April 30th•And'-noted that some former Council
_
members
had also been invited.
V,
City Manager Callinan reported to the Council that.,a call
for bids would be recommended for th6`` "so8cer lights for
Eagle Park
City Manager Callinan reported on discussions with repre-
sentatves.of they;Seniort Citizens Advisory Commission rela-
tive,to_,a need;for a.'drop =in center and his discussions and
communications with Dick Codding concerning using space in
the southwest corner of the Towne Center Shopping Center,
next to the new Post Office. It was agreed that the matter
.should,be pursued and considered at budget time.
Council Referring to the listing on.the me.et.ing °s agenda, -the Council
Assignments discussed Council assignments.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the following Council
member assignments were made (assignees in parentheses :)
ABAG, Emergency Medical Task Force (Roberts
ABAG (Hopkins, Alt. Roberts)
Ad Hoc Health Committee (Roberts and Stewart)
Baseball Committee (Carbone /Hopkins)
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (Cavalli)
City - County Policy Liaison (Hopkins)
County Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee (Carbone)
Cultural Arts Commission Liaison (Hopkins)
Employee Assistance Program Liaison (Roberts)
Golf Course Advisory Committee (Cavalli & Stewart)
Legislation Review (Hopkins, Alt. Stewart)
Library Advisory Board Member (Roberts)
Mobile Home Advisory Committee Liaison (Carbone)
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Parks and Recreation.Commission Liaison (Carbone)
Planning Commission Liaison..(Roberts)
Water.Agency Policy Committee (Hopkins, Alt. Cavalli)
Youth Advisory Commission Liaison (Hopkins)
Up= motion by-Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approvediby the following voice vote', the
44Cities- School District Coordinating CommitteeP9 was dis-
banded insofar as the City of Rohnert Park was concerned.
AYE.Ss (4,).Cavalli,.Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart
NOES b (1) Carbone
Curb and Gutters Councilman Hopkins requested that the City match the $4,000
for RCHS Track .,.. available from the Music Committee to get work done on a
curb.and gutter for the Rancho Cotate High School track.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor.Carbone,
and approved unanimously, City Manager Callinan was Airected
to obtain facts and figures on what it would cost to install
curb and gutter and 'a drainage system for the RCHS track and
report back to the Council.
Joint Meeting with A brief discussion ..was held concerning the recent meeting
School Board with the Board of Trustees of.the Cotati- Rohnert Park Uni-
fied School District.
Adjournment There being..,no further.liusiness, Mayor Carbone adjourned the
meeting,.4t approximately .9:.20 p.m.
APPROVED: /
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Deputy City Clerk Roberts