1982/09/13 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL�MINUTEP..
September 13, 1982
'Me Council; of the City ity of-Rohnert Park met this date
..in regular ses$ion,commencing,altz.7:00 p.m. in the City
Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Hopkins presiding.
Call to Order Mayor'Zopkins called.-the ,regular session to order at
approximately 7:00,p.m. and.led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Hollingsworth, Roberts and
..Hopkins
Approval of Minutes.
Approval-of,Bills
Absent (0)
None
Late: (2) Councilmen C4v.alli and Stewart (their times
o - arrival are notediin these minutes.
Staff present .,for. 44 or part, of the meeting: City
Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer
Briiat, Planning Director Skanchyi Superi-ntendqnt• of Public
Works Rail, and Public ;Safety Lieutenant Shields.
Upqn,*motion of,CQunqilman•Robprts,, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the minutes of
Augus.4,23:,:1982 were approved..as submitted.
.Upon-motlon of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills
presented per the attached list in the amount of $422,180.50
.,.:,,were approved.
City Manager Callinlan,stated he had some miscellaneous
reports to give under: the City Manager's Report section
of the agenda.
C. 0 N S K N T C A.,L E N D�A R
is City Manager Callinan referred the Council to. :his. Council
,.Meeting Memo dated September 10, 1982 for explanation of
all the,matters,on- the Consent Calendar. Mr. Callinan
also.fur.ther expl.ained..the proposed ordinance for intro-
duction and advised that if the ordinance were introduced
it would be brought-back,before the-Council at its next
meeting for possible adoption.
Resolution,.No. 82-150,. RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF HARRY L. AND ANNA CHAPMAN
Resolution No,. -;82 -151,. :RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED,;PROPOSALS FOR FOURM.�
PICKUP TRUCKS -(For Public Works Department)
Res,.olution 82-152. RE
,SOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR STRANTROL.
CHEMICAL UNITS%(For "W' Park)
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Ordinance for AN ORDINANCE OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
Introduction `ORDINANCE NO. 201 AND CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL'CODE CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSES
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of
Resolutions Nos. 82 -150 through 82 -152 and the ordinance
for introduction was waived and said resolutions were
adopted and said ordinance was introduced.
Chamber of Commerce City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Presi-
dent, James Fisher, of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce
had requested that the 'matter of the new proposed agreement
be 'deferred until the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting to enable the Chamber Board of Directors to consider
the proposed agreement more thoroughly. Council concurred.
Resolution No. 82 -153 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE
(For Community Center)
City Manager Callinan explained''tlie'resolution.
Upon'motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of
Resolution No. 82 =153 was waived and said resolution was
adopted;
Pedestrian Safety Award Mrs. Hildegard Beering, Administrative Assistant with the
California State Automobile Association, was recognized
and stated that the City of Rohnert'Park was again'-the
recipient of the Pedestrian Safety'Citation Award and
presented same to Mayor Hopkins and Public Safety Lieu- -
tenant Jack Shields, who was present. Mrs. Beering noted
that this is the third year in a row that the City of
Rohnert Park had been presented with the award and commended
the city for a job well done..
Filament Street
Mr. H.'G. Pon, 4983 Filament Street, Rohnert Park, presented
the Council with copies of a petition signed by residents of
Filament Street and requesting that the name be changed to
"Felicia Court." Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman'Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council
went on record as being in support of the street name
change and directed that staff'do whatever was necessary
to implement the change.
Councilman Stewart At this point in the meeting, Councilman Stewart arrived,
arrives the time being appi`oximately 7 :11 p.m.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attentioin'of the City Council. No action was taken on any
communication unless specifically noted in these minutes.
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City Manager's Report:
Warm Springs Dam
5 � ,
Councilman Cavalli
arrives
Sunrise Park
dedication
Meeting Night Change
City Manager,Callinan advised the Council that the federal
governmentr.,had to put a hold, on projects such as the Warm
Spring`s' Dam recreation facilities and that in order to im;
plement the recreation facility the federal government was
proposipi that the local government would be required to
cortrli ute half the cost of construction and would also
have ;toy maintain and operate the facilities. Discussion
�. 10howed .
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Stewart', and unanimously approved, the Council directed
that a letter be sent ove'r'-the Mayor's signature to the
federal government expressing. their .support, of the Warm
Springs,Dam Recreational,Facility project and urging the
£ede'ra,f government to reconsider its recent decision and
to build and operate the recreation facilities.
City'Attorney s Report:
Hewlett Packard lawsuits
5 � .
At.this point in the meeting, the time being approximately
7 .'15 p.m.,.Councilman Cavalli arrived.
City Manager Callinan` stated that a firm decision should be D
made'as to whether or nottthe dedication ceremonies for
Sunrise Park should be held. Discussion followed.
It was the concensus'of the Council that the dedication be
cancelled.
City Manager Callinan informed the Council of a,,suggestion
to change the Council, meeting.night'to'another night
during the week during; football season. No action was taken.
City Attorney Flitne'r said that he expected the court to H
render a decision on the HP lawsuits by Monday, September
20th and is hopeful that the decision would be in the city's
and Hewlett Packard's. favor.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Clark had attended the trial each day and thanked them
publicly for their support,.Mayor Hopkins also thanked the
Clarks on behalf of the City,Council and remarked that he
ad, mired.their dedication to their city.
Sleeping in Cars City Attorney Flitner stated that he did receive sample
ordinances from the League of California Cities regarding
t'h.zs matter and „that he would.,have an ordinance to present
to the City .Council at the next meeting.
Mortgage Bond lawsuit City Attorney Flitner noted that the City Council had been
r.s
provided withcopies of communications regarding the lawsuit
by the gity of San Bruno and advised that the suit had been
dropped by that city.
Joint Meeting with-' City Manager Callinan informed the Council that the City
City of Cotati of Cotati Council had suggested September 15th as a possible
date for a joint meeting. Discussion followed.
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It was the consensus of the 'Council that September 15th
was an acceptable date for their joint meeting and directed
the City Manager to contact the City of Cotati to work out
the details.
Public Telephones in Councilman Stewart queried as to whether there has been a
parks response to City Manager Callinan's letter to the telephone
company regarding a suggested change in telephone equipment
in public parks.''City Manager Callinan advised that a letter
is on its way and that a representative had told him that
one drawbadk to the suggestion is the noise level in such
places.
Pacific Telephone Tour
Order of Agenda ,Items
Planning and.Zoning
Matters.
File 0762 - Hewlett Packard
Company- Precise
Development Plan &
Architectural Review
'City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the tour of
the Pacific Telephone facilities in Santa Rosa to be held
on Friday, September 17th, 11:30 a.m. until 1 :30 p.m.
Mayor Hopkins advised 066 audience that some of the agenda
items were being discussed out of the order in which they
appeared on the printed agenda since the meeting was ahead
of schedule and the Council wanted the Planning and Zoning
Matters section to be as close to the time published as
possible to afford anyone who wished to speak on any of
those'items an opportunity to do so during the scheduled
public hearings.
City Manager Callinan stated that this item had been continued
from the August 23, 1982 City Council meeting and that the
notices of the public hearing had been duly published.
Planning Director Skanchy updated the Council on the Hewlett
Packard Company'application for precise development plan
and architectural review for the overall master plan And
Phase I of development and noted that the Council had
received copies of all the Planning Commission reports,
Planning Staff reports, resolution, and all other pertinent
data related to the project. Mr, Skanchy advised that all
conditions contained'in the previously adopted Resolution
Ito. 81 -180 would be applicable'to the Phase I of development
of the project.
Pointing out site plans on display, Planning Director Skanchy
described the landscaping, building, parking areas and all
other details regarding the proposed project.
Mr. Ethan Cliffton, architect for the Hewlett Packard Project,
was recognized and further explained the Mas er Plan for
the proposed project and detailed parking and landscaping
plans, describing trees, shrubs and various other plant
materials`to be used on the project site.
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City Manager.Callinan,.introduced Mr. Rit Keiter of the
Hewlett Packard..Company.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing concerning File
-No. 07,62, Hewlett Packard.Company application for precise
development plan,and architectural review.
Dale McCarty, 579 Anson Avenue, Rohnert Park, spoke on
behalf of the Citizens for Community Choice organization
and requested that:the Council postpone any decision,on;
the, ' ma * tter until.a ruling Is handed down from the judge
,for the Hewlett Packard.Proj,ect EIR lawsuit..,
Discussion followed.
There being no one else desiring to be heard and no written
communications ;received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public
hearing..
Councilman Hollingsworth asked for an explanation as to
exactly what effects the Phase I would have on the community
as far as wastes and water were concerned.
.Mr. Rit Keiter, General Manager of Hewlett Packard Company,
advised ,the Council that ther_.e would be no danger of a "gray
water" problem on the site and that the activities of the
company would .indeed be conducted in a clean, safe manner
so as; not. to ,effect the environment.
Further discussion followed.
Resolution No. 82 -154 „
RESOLUTION OF-.TAE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
.. -FOR HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY OVERALL MASTER PLAN AND PHASE
I; OF DEVELOPMENT
Upon motion of ,Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Stewart, and unanimously approved, Resolution
�N.o. 82 -154 was unanimously ,adopted by title.
Councilman.Hollingsworth
Councilman Hollingsworth left.the chambers at approximately
leaves
8002 p.m. and returned at 8 :05 p.m.
File No.,0841°-Cofego
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the applicant
Enterprises - General
had submitted letter requesting an indefinite continuance
Plan Amendment, Rezoning,
of this matter and noted ,that the public hearing is a
Precise Development Plan,
continunation.,from the C?ty Council meeting of August 23,
and Architectural Review
1982.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on File No. 0841,
Cofego Enterprises; for consideration of the General Plan
Amendment, rezoning, and Precise Development Plan and
Architectural Review for a 200 unit condominium project.
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File 0788- Cofego
Enterprises-Precise
Development Plan and
Architectural Review
Water Conservation
Regional Wastewater
System
September'13, 1982
There being hb one desiring to be heard and no further
written communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the
public hearing. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Cavalli, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, File No. 0841, Cofego
Enterprises, was denied without prejudice.
Planning•Director Skanchy advised the Council that the public
hearing on'this matter had been duly noticed and that the
Council had been provided with copies of all Planning Staff
and Planning Commission reports concerning same. Mr.
Skanchy then proceeded to describe the project while pointing
out the site plan on display. Discussion followed.
Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing on File 0788, Cofego
Enterprises, application for Precise Development Plan and
Architectural Review fora 8,200 square foot retail commercial
building to be located in the Towne Center Shopping Center.
Mr. Richard Codding of Codding Enterprises was recognized
and informed the Council that Cofego would be willing to
use an alternate choice of wall material for their building
to coincide with the existing buildings in the shopping
center and also to provide landscaping.
There being no one `further desiring to speak and no written
communications received, Mayor Hopkins closed the public
hearing. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman St eWa%ty ai%- u unanimously ap proved,., File No.
0788, Cofego Enterprises, precise development plan and
architectural review application was approved subject to
conditions imposed by the Planning Commission but without
the requirement for the masonary wall and with the condition
-that codding enterprises will ptt in heavy landscaping.
City Engineer Brust reported to the Council that the County
is participating in a water conservation program which
will consist of '(1) advertising: radio; billboards, etc.;
(2) the distribution of water conservation kits to all
residents in the County; and (3) courses to be taught to
schoolteachers who in turn will educate children on water
usage. Mr. Brust stated that 75% of the costs for mailing
the kits will be picked up by the State and the remaining
costs will be covered by the Sonoma County Water Agency.
The only cost to the City of Rohnert Park will be employee
time. Mr. Brust also stated that one of the main ideas of
w11- nr:�m 4.o to brinratP rhildrP-n to use water properly
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to benefit them in the future.
City Manager Callinan informed the Council of a Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors meeting to take place on September 14,
1982 and the topic of the Regional Wastewater System holding
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pond being on their agenda. Mr. Callinan urged anyone
interested in this matter to attend the meeting and to
express support so that a grant for this project is not
lost.
Brown Family Reception City Manager Callinan advised that the Cultural Arts
Corporation reception being held in City Hall that
night was to honor the Mel Brown family and invited everyone
to participate in same.
Adjournment There being no further business Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the open session at approximtely 8 :31 p.m. and announced
that the Council would be holding a closed session to
discuss personnel and litigation matters.
Closed Session The Council met in closed session with all Councilmembers,
City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner present.
Personnel and litigation matters were discussed. The
closed session adjourned at approximately 9 :05 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Roberts