1981/05/26 City Council Minutes` Call to Order
Roll Call
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 26, 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 Commerc-
Boulevard, Rohnert Parka' with,Vlce Mayor Cavalli presiding.
Vice Mayor.Cavall�,calfdE the meeting of the regular session to
order,'.i it app. roximately.7:05 p.m. 'arid led the pledge of allegiance.
Present: (3) Councilmen Cavalli,iRoberts, Stewart
Absent: ( :) ..,Councilman Hopkins-__
Late: (1) Mayor Carbone (time of arrival is noted in these
minutes )
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, and Planning Director Skanchy.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion.of Counglman. Roberts,'seconded by Councilman Stewart,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 11, 1981 and May 18,
1981 were,approved.
Approval of Bills City Manager Ca linan brought to,the Council's attention a bill
from Avila.Enterprises which should have been included in the
list of the bills for approval. The amount of said bill, totalled
$2,465,82, would -bring the.original amount of the bills for ap-
proval,.total).a$ $527,817.78, to a revised grand total of
$530,283.60.
Upon motion. of Counc lman.Robert6,.,'seconded by Councilman-Stewart,'
and unanimously approved, the bills for approval per the'attached
list, with the addition of the-bill from Avila Enterprises; were
approved.
Non - agendaed items iknder the non- agendaed items section of the agenda, City Manager
;Callinan. brought to the attention of the Council a plaque of
appreciation which was presented to the city from the Rohnert
Park Babe Ruth Baseball League.
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Resolution:No. 81 -94
Resolution No. 81 -95
Resolution No. 81 -96
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 May 21, 1981 for explanation of all the matters on the
Consent Calendar.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING.COMPLETION AND DIRECTING''ENGINEERS TO FILE
NOTICE OF,COMPLETION, OVERLAY OF PUBLIC SAFETY PARKING LOT,
PROJECT NO. 1980 -10
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;:
RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT .'TO.PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
(THROUGH PARCEL A OF THE HOLIDAY.PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT 5)
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Final Map /File
Approval of final map, Werner Nase Condominium Subdivision, 66(
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Redwood Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute appropriat(
subdivision agreement prior to the map being released for
recording.
Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Robex
reading of Resolutions Nos. 81 -94 through 81 -96 was waived and
said resolutions were unanimously approved and adopted and the
final map for Werner Nase Condominium Subdivision was approved.
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Resolution No. 81 -97
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, HINEBAUGH CREEK BICYCLE PATE
PROJECT NO. 1980 -22
City Manager Callinan, referring the Council to his meeting melt
dated May 2l, 1981, explained the location ails specifications
for this J
P ro ect and clarified that the funding for the project
would be coming from a Local Agency Federal Bicycle Grant Progr
through Cal Trans. Referring the Council to the bid summary
sheets previously provided to them, City Manager Callinan recom
mended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Arthur B
Siri, Inc. and that a resolution be adopted for said award.
Upon motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Rober
and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -97 was adopted.
Laguna Verde
City Manager Callinan explained the procedures and reasons for
Assessment District
the changes and modifications for this project, referring the
Project Noe 1979 -10
Council to his memorandum dated May 21, 1981.
Vice Mayor Cavalli opened the Public Hearing on said project
asking for responses from the audience. Hearing no response,
the Public Hearing on the proposed changes and modifications of
the Laguna Verde Assessment District, Project No. 1979 -10 was
closed.
Resolution No. 81 -98
A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, LAGUNA VERDE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1979 -10
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewar
and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 81 -98 was adopted.
Water System
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his Council Meetin
Memo dated May 21, 1981 and a draft of rules and regulations,
accompanied by other data pertaining to the water system which
had been provided to the Council previously. City Manager
Callinan also explained to the Council that action should be
taken on this matter by July 1, 1981. It was suggested by Vice
Mayor Cavalli and agreed upon by the Council that this matter
be tabled until a full Council was available to make a decision
since it would affect the water rates. Upon agreement of the
Council, this matter was deferred until the next meeting to be
held on June 8, 1981.
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File No. 0782
City Manager Callinan referred to the Planning Staff and Com-
Codding %tarprises,
mission reports which had previously been provided to the Council
Holiday I.nn:`
concerning this matter and.,ntroduced Planning Director Skanchy,
who used the maps on display .to further explain the architecture,
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building, and location for this project.
—Following Mr. Skanchy's explanation, a Public Hearing was opened
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by,Vice Mayor Cavalli. Mr. Doug Craig, Vice President of Codding
Enterprises, was recognized and offered to answer any further
questions from'the audience. There being no further response
from the audience and no written,communications received re-
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garding the matter, the Public Hearing on same was closed by Vice
Mayor Cavalli.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewart,
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and unanimously approved, Codding Enterprises application for
precise. development plan 'and. architectural r..eview.for a proposed
Holiday Inn to be developed on the east side of Redwood Drive was
approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission.
File 0783, Pacific
Planning Director Skanchy explained the proposed development of
Trading Company
" the warehouses. Mr. Skanchy used a visual display map and ex-
Warehotises
plained the project. Discussion followed.
Mayor Carbone
At this point in the.meeting.,• the time being approximately 7:28
Arrives"''
Mayor Carbone arrived and the meeting gavel was handed
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over to him by Vice Mayor Cavalli, and Mayor Carbone presided.
Mayor Carbone opened the Public-Hearing on File 0783 and closed
same after•'hearing iio`,respgises from the audience and no written
communications having been received.
Upon motion by 'Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman Stewart,,
and approved by the following vote, Pacific Trading Co.'s ap-
plication was approved subject to the conditions recommended by
'"the'Planning .Commission:
Ayes: (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Stewart and Carbone
Noes: (1) Councilman Roberts
.File 0784, Pacific
Planning Director Skanchy explained the drawings which.l.,`ere on
Telephone and
diapiay and explained the detailq- ;regarding the three (3) two-
Telegraph
story buildings complex prapgsed for. ^:development on the east side
of State Farm Drive. `-Discussion followed.
Mayor Carbone opened the `scheduled Public Hearing on said project:
Mr. Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane, was recognized and thanked the
Council for the fine reception he has always received from the
Council and the Uty Staff. and spoke in favor of the project.
Mr. Les Jones,;-;repres;pntative of the Sacramento office of Pacific
Telephone and 'Telegx#ph.`'appe d and further explained the
architectural details of the three (3) buildings by referring
to a model of one of`Vge buildings. He then introduced Mr.
e Lionakis, the George pro3ect architect for Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph, who" user explained the landscaping detalsi,' of
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said 'project:
There being no further responses- from,the audience.and no
writted communications received, Mayor Carbone closed the Publi
Hearing. Discussion' followed.
Upon motion by Councilman-Roberts, seconded by Councilman Stewe
and.unafiimously approved, Pa6ific'Te- l6phone and Tin-legraph Compe
application'ydas approved subject td-the conditions outlined in
the Planning Staff report.
File 0785, Long Beach
City Manager Callinan`explaiied the 'appeal of the Planning Com-
Redwood Shavings -use
mission's action in this planning matter, giving reasons that
permit
staff and others felt the location for this business was unde-
sirable. He had Planning Director "Skanchy explain details of
the, application and' ;refer to maps and site plans on display.
D scu8sio''followed:''
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli,'seconded by Mayor Carbone,
and unanimously approved, the•Council agreed to hear the appeal
and review the matter.
City Manager Callinan read a letter received frorri 1MANC0,`TNC.
President Howard A. Boggs opposing the project. Upon unanimous
agreement of the Council, the public was invited to participate
in the discussion at. that''time-e '
Mr. Jim Groom was recognized by'the'Mayor and expressed his
reasons . for opposition to the project, citing the dust problem
which would re'sult
Councilman Stewart
At this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:19
leaves
p.m.., Councilman Stewart left the Council chambers.
Mr. Don Black, President of Log Beach Redwood Shavings, appear,
to express the advantages of locating said company in Rohnert
Park. Discussion followed.
Councilman Stewart '
At this point in the '.meeting, Councilman Stewart returned to
returns
'the"'chambers, the time being approximately 8:26 p.m.
Mr. John,'Moresi, 2100. Manzanita�' Santa Rosa! ' appeared before thf
Council'and spoke in favor of the: p roject.
Councilman Cavalli
At this point, the-time being approximately 8:33 p.m., Councilm<
. leaves
Cavalli left the chambers.
Mr. Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane, appeared to express his conce3
on future development in the area surrounding the proposed facia
and expressed opposition to the proposed use.
Councilman Cavalli ` -..At
this point in the meeting, Councilman Cavalli returned to tf.
returns
chambers, time he approximately 8:38 p.m.
Mr. 14orman "Si6kell,'857 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, appeared to
ask for a denial of the proposed project.
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Mr,.John Moresi once,;again appeared to express his further
support of the facility,.pointing out and clarifying the
drawing which was on display.. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and Iunanimousiy. approved, the Council upheld the
appeal,,,overruled`the.Planning Commission, and denied the use
permit application of Long Beach..Redwood Shavings.
Industrial Area
A brief discussion was held concerning landscaping requirements
Landscaping
in the industrial area,..especially the Laguna Verde Industrial
Subdivision. It was agreed that the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff should review.the city's requirements.
Communications.
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any
communication except as specifically noted in these minutes.
A,letter regarding Storer Cable TV and Channel 50 was pointed
out by Councilman Roberts. ~ -Mr Bob Williams, 7763 Bernice Ct.,
noted•that'since;.thex:date of said letter, Storer Cable TV is
Ca! `Kf TY TV7 „50 -,on 0hannel 10.
Rancho Grande Van
City anager Caliinan referred.to.his Council Meeting Memo
;sated- May -21,, 1981, concerning. a "van for sale by the Rancho
Grande Mobile Home Park.
Upon motion' of Councilman Caitall1i" seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimous ly:appr ved, the purchase of said van
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-- "by the "bity was�'authorizede -'
Stadium
'City 'Manager Callinan reportec`to the Council that 'a .tentative
Dedication
-date,Iof June, 26, 1981 had been suggested for the stadium dedi-
i -tio' n but that th-e -date was flexible. Discussion followed.
The Council indicated that the dec -sion on the dedication'date
should be left.up to the Council's baseball committee,,)]i, that
either June 26th or July 5th would be satisfactory.
ZIP Code
city Manager Callinat referred to his May 21st Council,;Meeting
Memo concerning the ZIP Code matter.
Mosquito
Councilman Roberts gave an update on the progress that had been
Abatement
made by the' Mosquito. _Abatement' District . and briefly described
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the district's new building in Petaluma.,: -
Mayors & Councilmen's City Manager Callinan reminded the:,Council of the May 27th
Meeting
meeting._.,in Novato, which was to be a joint meeting between
,Sonoma /Marin council members:,:
Mobile Home :Advisory Councilman Stewart questioned the expiration of the Mobile Home
Committee. -:,
Advisory Committee and asked for clarification on the extension
date of same. Discussion followed. during which it was agreed
that the committee is overstepping its charge if it'gets into
rent control or rent review matters without the permission of
the City Council.
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Maurice,Seaman.o£ the Mobile Home Advisory Committee was
recognized by Mayor Carbone and expressed his concerns regardi
the rental agreements in the mobile home parks and asked that
�an extension be given to the committee.
.;Mayor Carbone appointed Councilman .Stewart as the liaison to
the Mobile Home'A,dvisory Committee and stated that he would
act as the alternate.
'Phe Council then agreed that the :term of the committee would
be reviewed-by Council at the next meeting.
Expressway Councilman Cavalli ifiauired as to the anticipated completion
Widening date for the.Rohnert Park Expressway Widening project. City
Manager Cal inan infaormed.that,wit, should be done in about 30
days.
.Unscheduled Public:
Appearances
Golf Course
Closed Session
Mr. Maurice Seaman, 208 Walnut'Circle, was recognized and passe
out ,a letter "to the Council, copy of, which is attached to the
original;set,of these minutes, stating his reasons for opposing
the development of ,a hospital.-in Rohnert Park.
Mr. Rob Carpenter,, 5742 Dexter Circle, appeared before the
Council to express his concerns over the danger to children
living near' the' golf 'course because of a conflict of a bike
path /pedestrian walkway with the route used by golf course
maintenance equipment operators.
Mr. Al Barr, 5746 Dexter,Circle,- appeared to request that some-
thing be done'to� alleviate the bangers caused at the golf coura
.by tho.stray golf balls and the location of three of the marker
on the, ,dr%vfpg range on the course near his home. Discussion
fo.lhowed.
There being.no further business the regular meeting was adjourns
by:-Mayor Carbone at 'approximately 9:40 p.m. to a Closed Session
City which alA l Cvunc i i iem,crs; Ci ty Manager Cal LiAa'a, and ul
Attorney Plitner' were present-and which meeting was held to
discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Upon conclusion'of the Closed Session, the Council reconvened
in regular Open Session to announce that no action would be
-taken in'Open Session as a result of the Closed Session, and
the meeting,was'adjourned at approximately 9:50 p.m.
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Deputy City Clerk ✓ `
APPROVED
Mayor,CarbonX
I am only one citizen of Rohnert Perk, and when I read of
the action ofm the City Council, I was quite taken back. The
action on the Hospital Survey was premature; the public was not
advised of the matter, and there is an air of opportunism about
the whole subject.
1. There is serious doubt that a Hospital is needed here.
A. Petaluma Valley is 7 miles away, brand new and well-equipped.
B. Memorial Hospital is 14 miles away and thinking of expsnsion.
C. Community Hospital is 16 miles away, capable & well-equipped.
D. Kaiser-Permanente has a Facility in Santa Rosa, and many
families from this community receive treatment there®
E. The State Health Services Agency would not be inclined to
assist us in the face of these factors.
2. The City of Rohnert Park has reserved an area for a Hospital.
The Eospital Site is adjacent to Medical Complex; if built,
would it not increase the value of the Complex substantiallf
B. We have a Target Population of 32,000; how many of these
could we count on to sustain the operation of a Hospital?
C. Hewlett-Packard,'Stqte Farm Mutual and Pacific Telephone
all have Group Health Programs for their employees, so we
could not count on too many from these facilities if and
when they are built.
D. A Rohnert Park Health Facility should NOT'be riding the
coatails of Petaluma Valley, Memorial or any other Hospital,
E. If we incur the services of any of these Hospitals, we will
2ay Drell for them, and the money will go out of our community,
and it will not come back! some
F -All the Hospitals mentioned above havyEMPTY BEDS, but an
empty bed doesn't make a nickel for the Hospital, but
Someone has to pay for it nevertheless.
3. There are some very good options open to tsj0encan provide-
a good comprehensive Public Health Program for our City; in
order to do it, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO CRAWL BEFORE WE CAN WALK!
A. A few suggested items in a Community Health Program are:
Planned Parenthood Emergency Treatment
Prenatal Clinic V-D Clinic
Sight & Hearing Clinic Weight Control Clinic
Alcoholism Clinic Annual Check-up Clinic
These programs must be practical, affordable and contribute
measurably to the good health of our City.