1981/06/08 City Council MinutesCall to Order
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL,MINUTES
June 8, 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 Vice -Mayor
Cavalli presiding.
Vice- Mayor'Cavalli called the meeting'of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (3) Councilmen Cavalli, Hopkins and Roberts
Absent: (1) Mayor Carbone
Late: "(1) Councilman Stewart (time of arrival is noted
in these minutes)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callnan, Finance Director Netter, City Engineer /Director of....
Public Works Brust, Planning Director Skanchy, Recreation
Director Pekkain and City Attorney Flitner.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unaz�imopsly epproyed, the minutes of May 26,
1981 . were approved.,as submitted.;
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts,, and unanimously approved, the bills for approval
per the attached list in the amount of "$661 446.24 were approved.
Non - Agendaed Items.
City Manager.Call.inan indicated that he had received a letter
from Mayor Carbone and would read same during the Communications
section of the meetings. agenda.:_
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 June,.4,,19bi for explanation of all the
matters on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 81 -99 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF.THE REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE
FUND
Resolution No. 81 -100 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE A NOTICE OP.COMPLETION ( Rohnert Park Stadium Irrigation
and Turfing, Project No. 1980 -12)
Resolution No. 81 -101 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION ( Rohnert Park Stadium, Relocation
of Bleachers and Buildings, Project No. 1980 -12)
Resolution Noo "81 -102 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION ( Rohnert Park Stadium Lighting,
Project No. 1980 -12)
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Final Map /File 0652
Approval of final map for `Rohnert Foothills Subdivision,
Unit No. 3P1 A. Condiotti, File No. 0652, 147 single family
dots east of Snyder Lane in the northeast corner of the city
and authorizing the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision
agreement prior to the map being released for recording.
Final Map/File 0500
Approval of final map for "Plaza 54 Hundred ", Qantas Develop-
tent, File No. 0500, a six building condominium office complex
at the southwest . corner of Snyder Lane and Camino Corto,and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an appropriate subdivision
agreement prior to the map being released for recording.
Upon motion of.Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins" and unanimously approved, reacting of Resolution Nos.
81 -99 through 81 -102 was waived and said resolutions were
adopted, and the final maps.for "Rohnert Foothills Subdivision
Unit No. 3" and "P1aza,54 Hundred' on the Consent Calendar.
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Resolution:No. 81 -103'
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Eagle Park Lighting
Addition, Project 1981 -02) .
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion, of,Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts9:•and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -103 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 81 -104
k RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Overlays and Slurry Seal,
Various; Project 1980 -32)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolutiori.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -104 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Propane Fuel
City Manager Callinan, referring to his Council meeting memo
dated June'4, 1981 recommended award of contract to Pargas
'of Santa'Rosa= for the rental of a dispensing station and the
purchase of propane gas.
Mr.' Owen Vandewarker Area Manager for Blue Star Gas was
recognized and questioned the quality of Pargas' propane
fuel. Mr. Vandewarker explained that Blue Star Gas received .
all of its fuel from Richmond, California and did not rely
on fuel from other areas,, i.e. Canada such as some others -do'`
during the winter months. Mr. Vandewarker requested that
Council check: into the quality and location of propane fuel
before selecting a dealer to purchase from.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Roberts made a motion,, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved to defer award.of contract''
for propane.fuel until the next regularly scheduled City
Council meeting,
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Councilman Stewart
Councilman. Stewart arrived,at this,point in the meeting the
Arrives,
time being approximately 7 -18 p.m.
Resolution No. 81 -105
A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon..motioa.Iof Councilman,Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -105 was.waived and said.resolution was adopted.
Scheduled Public
Ann Lohr and Carl Moore, representatives of the Rohnert Park
Appearances /Chamber of
Chamber o.f.Commerce were recognized and noted that copies of
Commerce Budget Pre-
the Chamber °s 1981 -82 budget had previously been given to
sentat.ion
Council, inquiring if there were any questions.
Discussion followed during which the Council expressed con-
-.
cern,for the Chamber's installation dinner being held outside .
.of Rohnert Park and suggested additional support for the
Redwood Pioneers Baseball team.
Resolution ,No. 81 -106
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HYDROELECTRIC
GENERATING PLANT
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and then in-
troduced Attorney Tom,Kelly_of Santa Rosa and Bob Lewis,
President of.Superior California Hydroelectric, Inc.
Mr. Kelly initiated.discussion concerning exploring the
possibility of developing a hydroelectric generating plant
for the-City of.Rohnert.Park. He briefly related some of
the legal steps necessary for developing such a plant and
recommended the.adoption of the resolution that would enable
Superior California Hydroelectric, Inc. to undertake a
feasibility study and pursue the matter for the city at
no expense to the city..
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -106 was waived and said.resolution was adopted.
File No. 0335 -
City Manager Callinan informed of the McDonald's Corporation's
McDonald's Corp...
appeal of Planning Commissions' denial of application for
precise development plan to permit a drive - through window
at the.,.ea.st end of McDonald's existing building at 6600
Commerce:Blvd. Per. Callinan indicated that the matter was
duly,. no as a public hearing and that the applicant has
requested that the matter be continued until the June 22,
.1981 regularly:scheduled City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Cavalli opened the public hearing on the appeal
of McDonald's Corporation for a drive - through window.
File No. 0788 - Codding
Enterprises
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There being no one desiring to be heard, and no"written
communications received, Vice -Mayor Cavalli continued the
public hearing until the June 22nd Council meeting.
City Manager Callinan informed of Codding Enterprises'
application for precise development review for a commercial/
office building on the west side of State Farm Drive north of
Enterprise Drive in the Town Center shopping Center.
Planning Director Skandby expl:ained'the proposed project
referring to site plans and elevations on display. Mr.
Skanchy informed that due to financial circumstances the
project would be developed one half at a time. He indicated
that the proposed project would be 6,000 ft* of commercial /
office building on the west side of State Farm Drive north
of Enterprise Drive.
Councilman Hopkins left the Council ('ha m}�e »� at this pvin+
in the meeting the time being approximately 7 :41 p.m.
Council expressed concern to staff regarding the foundation
for the proposed project having already been laid even though
a permit had not yet beau issued nor architectural review
approved.
City Manager-Callinan informed that this action was occasionally
done in order to not delay the building process. He informed
that the developer is aware that any changes imposed would
be required. Discussion followed.
Vice -Mayor 'Cavalli opened the public hearing on the applica-
tion of °Codding Enterprises for precise development plan and
architectural review for a commercial /office building project
(File 0788);
Doug Craig, Vice - President of'Codding Enterprises was recog-
nized and explained that only half of the proposed project
was affordable at this time.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no
written commuxncations received, Vice -Mayor Cavalli closed
the public hearing.
Upon motion of Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman
Cavalli and approved by the following roll call vote, the'
application of Codding Enterprises for precise development
plan and architectural review for a commercial /office building
project on State'Farm Drive (File 0788) was approved subject
to the conditions contained in the planning staff report.
AYES: (2) Councilmen Cavalli and Stewart
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
ABSENT: 01 Councilmen Carbone and Roberts
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Councilman'Roberts'expressed concern for the senior citizen's
access into the shopping center during construction of the
proposed project by Codding Enterprises for both the new
post office and the new commercial /office. building.
Roberts felt that shopping centers should be...bwilt all,at
once and not in a piecemeal manner.
Mr. Craig of Codding Enterprises was recognized again and
indicated that he would pass Mr. Roberts concerns on to
those involved.
Councilman Hopkins
Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this
Returns
point in the meeting the time being approximately 7055 p.m.
Resolution Nos 81 -107
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS REGULATING THE
SALE OF WATER IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -107 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Proj. 1979 =10, Laguna
City Manager Callinan requested that Project No. 1979 -10,
Verde Assess. District
Laguna Verde Assessment District, acquisition of PG &E and
PT &T underground facilities listed on the meetings agenda be
postponed until the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting. Council concurred.
Resolution No. 81 -108
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY CENTER AND RECREATION' FACILITY
USE POLICY
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and indicated
that copies of the Community Center and Recreation Facility
Use Policy had been distributed to each Council member for
their review.
Recreation Director Jim Pekkain was recognized and briefly
reviewed said policy noting changes and corrections. Discus-
sion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81 -108 was waived and said resolution was adopted as amended
and corrected.
Resolution No. 81 -109
RESOLUTION APPROVING ROHNERT PARK STADIUM USE POLICY
City ,Manager Callinan` explained the resolution and indicated
that copies of the Stadium Use Policy had been distributed
to each Council member for review.
Discussion followed.
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Expressway Widening
Update
City Manager Callinan requested that press members in;the
audience make the public aware of the Council vacancy and
that the Council is accepting applications for same.
City Manager Callinan briefly updated the status of the
Rohnert Park Expressway widening and noted that it should
be complete by the end of June or by July 4, 19810
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Stewart and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
81- 109'was waived and said resolution was adopted.
State Division of Water
City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning the
Quality/Grant Audit
State's transmittal of the audit for the grant received for
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities. He indicated
that staff would be appealing some of the determinations
contained in said report. The Council concurred with the
proposed appeal.
Recess
Vice -Mayor Cavalli called a recess at this point in the
meeting the time being approximately 8:21 p.m.
Reconvene
Vice -Mayor Cavaili reconvened the meeting at approximately
8:30 p.m. with all Council members present, except Mayor
Carbone,
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the City Council. 'No action was taken on any
communications except as specifically noted in these minutes,
City Manager Callinan directed Council's attention to a letter
received from the Rohnert Park Mobile Home Advisory Committee
regarding the continuance of the Committee, Mr. Callinan
indicated that the matter would be brought up later in the
meeting
Mayor Carbone's
City Manager Callinan read aloud a letter received by him
Resignation
from Mayor Carbone (a copy of which is attached to the
original set of these minutes) informing of his resignation,
as Mayor and'member of the Rohnert Park City Council,
Councilman Roberts made a motions seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to accept Tony Carbone's
resignation as Mayor and member of the Rohnert Park City
council.
City Attorney Flitner explained that a vacancy to the City
Council must be filled by an appointment within thirty (30)
days or special election within ninety (90) days.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Roberts; and unanimously approved, to accept applications
for the vacancy on the Rohnert Park City Council until 3:00
p.m., Friday, June 19, 1981 to be considered and an appoint-
ment will be made at the Council's June 22, 1981 meeting.
Expressway Widening
Update
City Manager Callinan requested that press members in;the
audience make the public aware of the Council vacancy and
that the Council is accepting applications for same.
City Manager Callinan briefly updated the status of the
Rohnert Park Expressway widening and noted that it should
be complete by the end of June or by July 4, 19810
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TDA Claim City Manager Callinan reported that agreements had been
reached concerning the Transportation Development Act Claim
but that Golden Gate Transit was requesting additional monies
which was causing a hold up with the Metropolitan Transporta-
tion Commission. Mr. Callinan indicated that the matter would
be brought,up at the June 9th executive meeting of the Mayor's
and Councilmens Association of Sonoma County. He presented
a copy of the proposed resolution to be considered by the
Association.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, to endorse the proposed
resolution of the Mayor's and.Councilmen's Association of
Sonoma County which encourages the.Metropolitan Transportation
Commission to approve the allocation of 1981 -82 Transportation
Development Act funds as outlined in the coordinated claims
of the cities and the County.
Municipal Homeowners City Manager Callinan reminded Council of a Municipal
Insurance Meeting Homeowners.Insurance Meeting at the San Francisco Airport
Hilton on June 23, 1981.
Stadium Dedication
City Manager Callinan informed that a' dedication ceremony for
the new Rohnert Park Stadium will be held on July 1, 1981
with fireworks, dedication ceremony, free admittance, etc.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, to appoint Councilman
Roberts to the Council's Baseball Committee to replace former
Mayor Carbone'
Day Care Program
City Manager Callinan informed that the Recreation Department
staff has looked into the possibility of providing a day
care program within Rohnert Parkland that he has put the
matter on hold. Discussion followed.
1981 -82 Proposed
City Manager Callinan reported that Council had received
Budget
copies of the 1981 -82 Proposed :budget for the City of
Rohnert Park:and noted that it was presented earlier than
e
last years. Discussion followed.
It was the concensus of the Council to have its first budget
session on June 15, 1981 at 6;15 p.m. at the City Offices.
Parks and Recd City Manager Callinan reported on terms expiring and /or,
Cultural Arts and vacancies to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Cultural
Planning Commission Arts Commission and the Planning Commission.
Vacancies
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and.unanimously approved, to re- appoint Planning
Commission incumbents Ray Goff, Les Symonds, and Mike Mullins
- for new two year terms on.the Rohnert Park Planning Commission
for terms beginning July 1, 1981.
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Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved to re- appoint incumbents,
Earl Hall, Bill Jacobi, Roger Kreischer, David O'Brien and
George A. Robinson to the Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation
Commission for one year terms beginning July 1, 19810
City Manager Callinan reported that the Parks and Recreation
Commission and Cultural Arts Commission had two vacancies each.
It was the concensus of the Council to accept applications
for the appointment to said vacancies until 3:00 p.m., June
19, 1981 at the City Offices.
Mobile Home Advisory Councilman Stewart discussed the resolution establishing the
Committee Rohnert Park Mobile Home Advisory Committee and the letter
from the Committee concerning same, and requested that
Council extend continuance of said committee. Discussion
followed.
League of Calif.
Cities Meeting.
Mt. Shadows South
Course Bridge
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council extended the
continuance of the Rohnert Park Mobile Home Advisory Committee
until June 30, 1982,
Mobile Home Advisory Committee Chairman Maurice Seaman was
recognized and expressed the good deeds of the Committee and
thanked the Council for its extension. Mr. Seaman also
recommended,that.the terms of.Chairmanship be lengthened.
Discussion followed during which it:was suggested that the
Committee consider the appointments to it.
City Manager Callinan reminded Council of a League of California
Cities, Mayor and Council Members Executive Forum, July 15 -17,
1981 in Monterey.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, to approve the attendance
of any Council member to attend the League of California
Cities Executive Forum. in Monterey.
Vice -Mayor Cavalli reported that.the wood bridge at the
Mountain Shadows Golf Course, South Course., Nos. 4 and 6
were closed due.to wood .rot and unsturdinesse City Manager
Callinan and City Engineer Brust indicated they would look
into the matter.
Water Well Vice -Mayor Cavall inquired when landscaping would be done
Landscaping at the Water Wells on the Mountain Shadows north golf course.
City Engineer Brust informed that the landscaping should be
completed shortly.
Trees Councilman Roberts inquired what happened to the 1,000 trees
acquired by the city. City Manager Callinan indicated that
many were planted at the golf courses and others at various
locations throughout the city. Discussion followed,
Crane School Councilman Stewart reported that she had accepted a
Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the city from Crane
School.
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Adjournment to Vice -Mayor Cavalli adjourned the meeting to a brief closed
Closed session to discuss personnel and litigation matters at
Session approximately 9:20 pomo and at which only all the Council
members were present.
Reconvened Vice -Mayor Cavalli reconvened the meeting from closed session
at approximately 9;25 pom, to regular open session with all
the Council members present.
Appointment of Mayor Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved to appoint Councilman
William Le Cavalli as Mayor,
Appointment of Vice- Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Mayor Stewart, and unanimously approved to appoint Councilman
Warren Hopkins as Mayor Pro- Tempore (Vice - Mayor).
David O'Brien Parks and Recreation Commission member David O'Brien appeared
and thanked the Council for the re- appointments and advised
that a new Council liason to the Commission should be appointed.
Parks 6 Recreation Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Liason Roberts, and unanimously approved to appoint Mayor Cavalli
as liason to the Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Cavalli adjourned the
meeting at approximately 9;23 p.m. to June 15, 1981 at 6;15
pomo in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert
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