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1988/06/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 1988 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 Hopkins presiding. Closed session The City Council met in closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, real estate negotiations (Rohnert Park Expressway West Right -of- Way, Wilfred Avenue Interchange Area Assessment District, and Golf Course Lease with American Golf Corp.) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, and litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Councilmembers Cochran, Hollingsworth, Lepinski and Mayor Hopkins, and City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Director of Administra- tive Services Netter were present in the closed session. Councilman Eck was absent. After the closed session, the Council reconvened in open session. Open session Call to order Mayor Hopkins called the regular session to order at approximately 7 :40 p.m. and reported that the Council met in closed session to discuss matters pursuant to Government Codes listed on the agenda. Pledge of allegiance Mayor Hopkins led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Cochran, Hollingsworth, Lepinski, and Mayor Hopkins Absent: (1) Councilman Eck (on honeymoon) Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Planning Director Skanchy, Director of Administrative Services Netter, and City Engineer Brust. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the.minutes of May 24, 1988 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $1,175,615.34 were approved. Non - agendaed items City Manager Callinan stated he had a resolution extending bid time for the Cultural Arts Theater for Council consideration. Unscheduled Public Mayor Hopkins stated that, in compliance with State Law (the Appearance Brown Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comment may do so at this time. No one wished to do so. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -2- June 14, 1988 C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting Memo dated June 8, 1988 for explanation of the matters on the consent calendar and advised that the City Council had been provided with pertinent materials regarding same. Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda Resolution No. 88 -103 RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TELEMETRY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WATER SYSTEM AND SEWER SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 1984 -11 Resolution No. 88 -104 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT (Janitorial Maintenance Service for All City Facilities) Resolution No. 88 -105 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM DOROTHY' `:ROHNERT SPRECKELS FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAYS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE (Redwood Drive) AND WILLIS AVENUE Resolution No. 88 -106 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT GRANT DEED FROM CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. FOR SIDEWALK EASEMENT Resolution No. 88 -107 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORRECTION EASEMENT GRANT DEEDS FROM H & N ENTERPRISES FOR STORM DRAIN EASEMENT Ordinance No. 503 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING MAP CHANGE - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - FILE NO 0999 ) Ordinance No. 504 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING MAP CHANGE - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - FILE NO 1126) Ordinance No. 505 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF TFFE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING MAP CHANGE - MCBAIL CORPORATION - FILE NO. 1129) Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the City Manager /Clerk's report on the psoting of the meeting's agenda was acknowledged, Resolutions Nos. 88 -103 through 88 -107 and Ordinances Nos. 503, 504 and 505 were adopted. Scheduled Public Mr. Stanley Turner was recognized and gave the background of Appearance: American Legion Baseball and invited everyone to the American Stanley Turner Legion Area No. 1 Playoffs on July 27th through July 31st at the Rohnert Park Stadium whereby 8 teams out of the original 40 teams will compete in double elimination. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -3- June 14, 1988 Mayor Hopkins handed to Mr. Turner a proclamation appreciating having the opportunity to help in the worthwhile cause. Edward Lavelle's City Manager Callinan referred to Edward Lavelle's letter resignation from dated May 31, 1988 relinquishing his commission with the R.P. Cultural Arts Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation. Corporation Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, duly seconded and unanimously approved, Mr. Lavelle's resignation from the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation was accepted with regret. City Manager Callinan indicated that he hoped, with the reporters present, word will go out to the community that there are five (5) vacancies on the Cultural Arts Corporation Board of Directors. Cultural Arts Theatre City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting Memo dated June 81 1988 regarding the requirement of the Health & Safety Code for the City Council to hold a public hearing concerning agreements such as the reimbursement agreement between the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnert Park and the City to finance the Cultural Arts Facility by lending to the Agency the annexation fees that were earmarked for the theater. This way the Agency would own the theater and pay back the loan with interest and the interest earned can be used to cover some of the operating costs of the theater. Councilman Cochran made the motion to authorize staff to set the matter listed on the agenda for public hearing on June 28th. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and unanimously approved. Wilfred Avenue City Manager Callinan indicated that on the Council's and the Interchange Area -City Attorney's direction, a public hearing to determine Assessment District 'whether the City should acquire the properties by eminent Project No. 1987 -10 domain is scheduled and was duly noticed. Mr. Callinan stated there are four properties remaining out of a total of 16 that must be acquired. City Attorney Flitner stated under the law of eminent domain the City is required to have a public hearing scheduled to allow property owners to come before the Council whether the acquisition is necessary for the project or if the property owners feel that there is a better location for the project. Mr. Flitner. suggested that the Council not concern itself. with prices since those should be determined by staff. City Manager Callinan stated for the record the map of the assessment district and the parcels that will be referred to was displayed in the back of the Councilmembers. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes °-4— June 14, 1988 Mayor Hopkins opened the scheduled public hearing. Dave McCarville, 3240 Scott Street, San Francisco, was recognized and stated he is the owner of two parcels and he received a notice from City Attorney Flitner to appear and be heard at tonight's public hearing and he made the appearance for the purpose of preserving his rights. City Manager Callinan noted for the record that letters were received and will be made part of the minutes, to wit: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stack, Ronald J. Adams of A &B Properties, and David and Maralyce McCarville. Bob Adams, 4440 Old Redwood Highway, was recognized and stated he represents the owners of five parcels and the owners have received an offer from the City and they do not agree with the appraisal but wished to state that the owners are still in negotiation with the City. Mayor Hopkins asked if the problem was the acquisition of the parcel or the dollar amount. Mr. Adams replied the problem was with the dollar amount. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Resolution No. 88 -108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE WILFRED AVENUE INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE THE REAL, PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OR BY NEGOTIATED PURCHASE City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -108 was adnnted_ Resolution No. 88 -109 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO VACATE AND ABANDON PUBLIC RIGHT OF PASSAGE OVER CERTAIN ROADWAY SEGMENTS OF SOUTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE (REDWOOD DRIVE) AND SETTING THE DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -109 was adopted. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -S- June 14, 1988 Resolution No. 88 -110 RESOLTUION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS REGARDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT N0. 1987 -10 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -110 was adopted. Resolution No. 88 -111 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED, WILFRED AVE. INTERCHANGE AREA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1987 -10 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 88 -111 was adopted. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan asked if this was a good time to bring Facility (Theatre) up the resolution to extend bid time for the Cultural Arts Theatre. The Council concurred. Resolution No. 88 -112 A RESOLUTION EXTENDING DATE FOR RECEIVING SEALED PROPOSALS CULTURAL ARTS FACILITY (THEATRE) PROJECT NO. 1980 -04 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Lepinski, and unanimously approved, the Council made the findings required by law that the need for action on the matter was not known when the agenda was prepared and Resolution No. 88 -112 was adopted. - Roberts Lake Road -City Manager Callinan referred to the May 23, 1988 letter from the State Department of Transportation District Director Burch Bachtold, a copy of which is attached to the original set of these minutes. City Engineer Brust stated that he has given up any hope on getting the State involved and went over with the Council alignment changes he recommended and referred to map on display. Mr. Brust stated he talked to Caltrans regarding the difficulties in relocating the ramp and the problem is their time schedule and Mr. Brust estimated that the earliest time the plans would be completed and approved by Caltrans would be approximately June 1989. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -6- June 14, 1988 Discussion followed during which Mr. Brust stated that if all goes well, the project can start in August and that Caltrans is agreeable with the arrangement that the City would front the money for the construction of the parking lot and Caltrans would reimburse the City in 10 years. Councilman Hollingsworth made the motion to approve the road alignment changes as outlined by the City Engineer. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. Planning & Zoning; Planning Director Skanchy indicated that this matter is File No. 1242 before the Council because of the magnitude of the project Parker Hannifin Corp./ which requires Council approval for Precise Development Plan Compumotor Division and Architectural Review. Mr. Skanchy referred to Planning Staff report dated May 26, 1988 and to maps on display and stated that the matter was duly noticed for a public hearing. Mayor Hopkins opened the scheduled public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. Councilman Hollingsworth made the motion to approve Parker Hannifin Corpora t i on/C ompumot or Division's application for Precise Development Plan and Architectural Review, as approved by the Planning Commission. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Lepinski and unanimously approved. File No. 1236 - Plan Planning Director Skanchy referred to a draft resolution Line prepared by staff that would adopt an official plan line for a future road which would allow direct traffic from Business Park Drive to Redwood Drive when the State Farm Drive overpass is constructed and referred to map on display. Mr. Skanchy stated that at the Planning Commission meeting, the three Commissioners went on record recommending that the plan line not be adopted and that the City Council amend the General Plan to delete the State Farm Drive overpass. Mayor. Hopkins opened the scheduled public hearing. Howard Boggs was recognized and stated that he got lost on the way to City Hall because the dirt mound landmark on State Farm Drive has disappeared and its disappearance is a large step forward. Mr. Boggs stated he wished to speak on the negative impact of the overpass which would decrease the property values of the area and recommended that a better location would be at Wilfred Avenue because the traffic need is to get on and off the freeway, not over the freeway. Mr. Boggs also stated that at the Planning Commission meeting when the issue of the overpass came up, the Planning Commission unanimously denied it. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes _7_ June 14, 1988 Jim Redding, 7147 Barbie, was recognized and stated that at the Planning Commission meeting, only one person, Mr. Boggs, spoke against the overpass and there were only three Planning Commissioners present at the meeting, and the issue is the reason for the overpass and the Planning Commission should foresee not only growth but traffic circulation as well. Mr. Redding asked the Council to look at the map and the amount of level vacant land west of the freeway and the substantial future annexation requests the Council will be faced with and stated it would be important to have an additional east /west access over the freeway and suggested that before the Council take the overpass out of the General Plan that it should tho- roughly review the traffic studies done by the City staff. Mr. Redding also illustrated how having a plan line benefited the City of Rohnert Park more than Western Business Park in that he and his associates based their development plans on the State Farm Drive plan line and that they could have come before the City with a different street alignment-that would have served them better instead of the City as a whole. Mr. Redding urged the Council to look at the City and the undeveloped land surrounding it before turning down the plan line and based on the project the Council just approved, it should leave the overpass in the General Plan. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Hopkins closed the public hearing. City Manager Callinan stated that staff recommends the adoption of the resolution establishing the plan line for it is better to plan for it and not need it than not to plan for it and then need it. Councilman Lepinski referred to the map and made comments why the overpass is not in a good location. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan stated 'if the City Engineer, Planning Director and the City Manager are proven wrong about needing the overpass, no one suffers; but if they are right, and the right of way is not reserved for the future, then everyone will suffer. Councilman Hollingsworth suggested that the Council take a look at the traffic studies. Mayor Hopkins stated that he felt that building the overpass is not the best solution. City Manager Callinan _indicated that the Council overruled the best solution. Mayor Hopkins asked that staff get back to the best solution. City Manager Callinan replied that staff has to work with what it has since staff cannot go back to the best solution without tearing down Mr. AoggS•';,building. Mr. Callinan also stated for the record that he did not receive a single complaint from anyone, other than Mr. Boggs, about the dirt mound. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -8- June 14, 1988 Councilman Cochran stated he concurred with Councilman Hollingsworth and made the motion to bring the matter back at the next meeting after the Council has looked at traffic studies. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth and unanimously approved. City Engineer Brust asked for more time to do a traffic study and to include the newly annexed areas and he would need about 30 days. The Council concurred to put this matter on the agenda for the July 12, 1988 Council meeting. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at approximately 8:50 p.m. Reconvene Mayor 'Hopkins reconvened the meeting with all Councilmembers present, except Councilman Eck. File No. 1219 - Signs City Manager Callinan distributed to the Council photographs of A Frame signs around the City. Planning Director Skanchy referred to Planning Staff Report dated June 9,1988 and went over with the Council the changes between the existing sign ordinance, Ordinance No. 502 as introduced by the City Council and the changes on Ordinance No. 502 to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Councilman Hollingsworth asked who was complaining about the A -frame signs and why the complaints are not in writing, and if the ordinance has been sent to the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Planning Director Skanchy replied that the ordinance was sent to the Chamber of Commerce and that a notice about it was published in their newsletter. Councilman Cochran handed to Councilman Hollingsworth a handwritten note that A -frame signs bug him. Ordinance No. 502 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK !MUNICIPAL CODE (SIGNS) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Lepinski, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 502 was reintroduced. Councilman Cochran stated he felt the ordinance is a proper form of control on the signs and suggested that there be a penalty for infraction. Councilman Hollingsworth requested staff to send a memo and a copy of the revised Ordinance to the Chamber of Commerce. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -9- June 14, 1988 File No. 1251 - City Councilman Cochran requested that discussion on the General General Plan Plan and Sphere of Influence be deferred until the next File No. 1075 - Sphere Council meeting when there is a full Council. of Influence Parking lot at State Planning Director Skanchy referred to a map on display Farm Dr. and regarding the proposed parking lot at State Farm Drive and Commerce Blvd. Commerce Boulevard as temporary use of the overpass lot with the Redevelopment Agency paying for the construction and Empire Tractor and Big 4 are interested in renting it. Councilman Cochran stated the amortization of the construction cost by rental is a good way of getting the Agency's money back. Councilman Lepinski made the motion to approve the design of the parking lot. Said motion was seconded by +Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. J.B. Development Co. City Manager Callinan referred to letter from John Barella of J.B. Development Co. dated June 6, 1988 requesting annexation of the area which was included in the sphere of influence as recommended by the City Council. Councilman Hollingsworth asked how staff feels about the annexation and City Manager Callinan replied that staff has no position on the annexation. Councilman Lepinski made the motion to authorize staff to process the annexation request through normal channels. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. Santa Rosa Memorial City Manager Callinan distributed to the Council copies of Hospital City Attorney Flitner's opinion /letter dated June 14, 1988 regarding the agreement with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. City Attorney Flitner reviewed his summary with the Council and stated he needed to make a correction on page 5, paragraph 1, which should read "On or after July 1, 1989..." and cautioned that the courts do not like forfeitures so it would be prudent for the City to give the hospital every reasonable opportunity to comply with the conditions of Stage 2 of the Agreement. Discussion followed after which Councilman Cochran made the motion to send a letter to solicit a written commitment from Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital pursuant to the Agreement as to when and if it is moving ahead with Stage 2. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Lepinski and unanimously approved. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes °10— June 14, 1988 Councilman Cochran stated he wished to make a friendly amendment to his motion that the letter be sent by City Attorney Flitner. The Council concurred. Guanella Bros. Councilman Lepinski reported that he, Councilman Eck and City softball Manager Callinan met with Walt Guanella regarding the use of the Rohnert Park stadium for a softball tournament. City Manager Callinan, on query from Councilman Lepinski, reported that it would cost between $5,000 and $10,000 to. convert the baseball field to a softball field. Discussion followed after which Councilman Hollingsworth made the motion to approve the temporary conversion of the stadium baseball field to a softball field and for staff to look into developing a softball complex adjacent to the stadium. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Lepinski and unanimously approved. Indoor Swim Center City Manager Callinan referred to his Council Meeting Memo dated June 8,1988 and initiated the discussion on designating Roland /Miller /Associates as the Swim Center's architect with Dr. Ed Rudloff as consultant to the City . Discussion followed after which Councilman Lepinski made the motion to authorize City Manager Callinan to negotiate an agreement with Dr. Rudloff to be the City's special consultant and designate Roland /Miller /Associates as the Swim Center's general architect and for the Council committee to work with City Manager Callinan, Dr. Ludloff, and Roland/ Miller /Assoc. on a complete package concerning contracts for services. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought before the City Council. No action was taken on any communication unless specifically noted in these minutes. Red Lion f°rnmrilman "Al linacwnrth rPforraA to it-ho 5ottor frnm Al landscaping Haggerty regarding the Red Lion landscaping. City Engineer Brust reported that the Red Lion is aware of it. Carnival Mayor Hopkins asked that a letter be sent to Mary Koschei to explain what happened regarding the carnival and that it will not occur again. City Manager's report: City Manager Callinan referred to Administrative Assistant Vehicle auction Caroline Fabio's memo indicating the City receiving additional revenue by using an auction service to sell City vehicles being disposed instead of calling for bids for their disposal. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -11- June 14, 1988 State Farm Drive City Manager Callinan referred to his memo dated June 8, 1988 regarding the possible renaming of State Farm Drive and recommended that no change in the street name be undertaken. Discussion followed during which Councilman Cochran stated he thought it would help that portion of the City out if the street is given a generic name such as Financial Center Drive because he does not think it is fair for example for Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce President Mike Grubler to have to tell people to turn on State Farm Drive to get to his office by giving them direction and using a competitor's name. Friends of the Library City Manager Callinan reported that he is still working on trying to fine some space for the organization. Press Democrat building City Manager Callinan reported that the City has structural firms involved at the Press Democrat building. Mayor Hopkins asked why the City did not have a full time inspector during the construction of the Press Democrat building like it did with Red Lion. City Engineer Brust stated that at that time the owner felt that they had sufficient inspection along with the City's inspectors. Mr. Brust reported that the building's repair should be completed in eight weeks and the City has a structural engineer working there and Press Democrat also has its own. Matters from Councilman Lepinski initiated discussion on having a bike Councilmen: Bike path in the underpass on Wilfred Avenue. City Engineer Brust path /Wilfred Ave. stated that the area belongs to the railroad and the City does not have right of way and getting the right of way from the railroad is not easy. Councilman Lepinski asked staff to have plans at the next meeting after talking with Caltrans and the railroad. Dirt on Seed Farm City Manager Callinan stated that Councilman Eck would bring Drive this matter up at the next meeting. Lawsuit -R �r Councilman Cochran reported that he is representing a general ?14 GK A yt 17 AA V ) N C7 contractor. As part of the contractor's employee contract indicated would hold harmless the City from any act of Coo omission on the job. The City and the contractor were served with a lawsuit and the general contractor is indemnified. Mr. Cochran stated he wanted to make it clear that both the City and the contractor's insurance company have agreed to be represented by him. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes -12- June 14, 1988 Adjournment There being no further business and no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk : op�' ea. Ccu COPI 10 to �1t 4VCVftD 114 2 1988 C/Ty OF RQHNERT PARK John Flintner May 24, 1988 City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94927 This letter is a formal request to be heard at the Rohnert Park City Council Hearing on June 14, 1988 at 7;OOPM regarding the Wilfred Avenue Assessment District (Project 1987 -10). It is my intention that this letter fulfills the requirement of notifying the city clerk prior to May 31, 1988. Also serving notice that I DO NOT WAIVE MY RIGHTS TO BE HEARD. Sincerely, Ronald Adams A &B Properties P.O.Box 4131 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 r Telephone (707) 433 -7133 ® 14 Healdsburg Avenue • Healdsburg, California 95448 STATE OF CALIFORNIA— BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IX 7310 ` N FRANCISCO, CA 94120 415) 923 -4444 kL 23, 1988 Mr. Roland L. Brust Director of Public Works City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94927 Dear Mr. Brust: r3v S �fr g�N��RT, PARK c.... Q8 c4.B1"respOrfi1 eI"`a'�.Es This is in response to your May 9, 1988 letter requesting that Caltrans handle design and construction for realignment of the northbound on -ramp at the Route 101 /Santa Rosa Avenue Interchange north of Wilfred Avenue in an area which is likely to be annexed. As shown on the attached freeway agreement map, the existing roadway configuration provides a straight alignment for off -ramp traffic and an alignment with short radius curves for frontage road traffic. As discussed at our May 3, 1988 meeting, the City and County propose to extend the frontage road to the south and straighten out its alignment at the off -ramp, as shown in red, and the ramp could be realigned as shown in green. The purpose of the ramp realignment would be to accommodate the frontage road realignment. Frontage road realignment would be for the benefit of frontage road traffic. No benefits woud re- sult for off -ramp traffic. Currently, there are no operational problems for off -ramp traffic. The existing configuration of the roadways conform to the freeway agreement. For these reasons, any off -ramp modification would e 100% locally funded under cur- rent a i ornia ransportation Commission po icy. Currently, the normal process for development of a locally funded interchange modification project would begin with Caltrans prepa- ration of a Project Study Report. This report would include dis- cussion of compatibility of proposed modifications with ultimate development of the interchange. Caltrans would then prepare a cooperative agreement covering design of the project, normally providing that the local jurisdiction furnish all data for and prepare drafts of the Project Report and Environment Document. Mr. Roland L. Brust Page 2 May 23, 1988 If you have any questions please call me at (415) 923 -4166. Sincerely yours, BURCH C. BACHTOLD District Director By ov-we. R. E. GiegIling, Chief Project Development North Counties Attachment DAVID MCCARVILLE Attorney at Law 3240 Scott StreetE�, San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 563 -0606 r: - vzb May 18, 1988 C//-Of City Clerk T City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, Ca 94927 Re: Wilfred Avenue Assessment District Eminent Domain Proceeding Dear City Clerk: Mr. John D. Flitner, by letter, dated May 16, 1988, advised me of the need to file a written request to appear and be heard on June 14, 1988 at the public hearing. My wife and I are condemnees and wish to preserve our right to appear, and our right to speak, and therefore we request you so note in your records. There are several issues still to be resolved in re the issues of condemnation and we do not have all the answers yet, hence the need to preserve our rights. Thank you. cc: Mr. Flitner City Attorney. ti Very truly yours, „ .� David McC ville Maralyce/McCarville Council Conumndwe Copy to ea. Coungi:m4n Copy to