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1971/12/20 City Council MinutesCall to Order ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 20, 1971 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:25 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. The regular session was.preceded by an executivE session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which City Man - ager Callinan, Deputy City Attorney Mawson, and all Council - men except Councilman Buchanan were present, and which was held to discuss possible appointment to commission and per- sonnel matters. Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:25 p.m.,and. led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Absent: (1) "'Councilman Buchanan Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager CaAnan, Deputy City Attorney Mawson, Assisant to the City Manager,Albright, Engineer Milt Hudis, and County Planner Wes Vail. Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that an executive session' had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss a possible appointment to commission and personnel matters. Councilman Buchanan °s Mayor Hopkins noted that Councilman Buchanan's absence was Absence due to a.death in the family. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores,..seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills in the amount of $32,359.86 per the attached list. were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Appointment to Upori motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Cultural Arts Smith, and unanimously approved, Mr. Jerry L. Snyder was Commission appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission to complete the unexpired term of Mr. James Dempsey. Sewerage Facilities, Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning sewerage, Planning faci.lities.planning referring to a letter dated December 9.;; 1971 from Mr. Paul Golis. Said letter was read by City Manager Callinan. City Manager Callinan reviewed various possibilities for sewerage planning that have been and are being looked into but advised the city has no commitments at this time. Urban and Environ- mental Quality Committee Page -2- December 20, 1971 Councilman Smith noted that he had been appointed to serve for another year on the League of California Cities' Urban and Environmental Quality Committee and requested Council authorization to attend said committee meetings. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Councilman Smith was authorized to attend meetings of the Urban and Environmental Quality Committee for another year and to keep the Council informed of .same. Project No. 1968 -1a Engineer Hudis verbally reported on Project No. 1968 -1a ad- Coddingland Unit No. vising that the water and sewer improvements are,essentially 2 done, the well has been cased, the well will be tested within the next week or so and indications are.that it will be a very good well. He advised that Progress Payment No. 3 to Argonaut Construc- tors in the amount of $29,620.53 was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 3 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $29,620.53 was approved. Resolution No. 71 -155 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT PARCEL NOS. 5, 6, 8 and 9 (Snyder Lane.Improvement Project No. 1971-2) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71-155-was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No 71 -156 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Snyder Lane Improvement Project No. 1971 -2) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. UpoIl raution ( r Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -156 was waived and said resolution was adopted.. Project No. 1971 -2 City Manager Callinan reported that due to the delay in Snyder Lane - Exten- awarding the contract for improvement of Snyder Lane an Sion of completion extension of time for completion of same was in order. Date Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the completion date for Project No.. 1971 -2, Snyder Lane, was revised to August 15, 1972. Planning Commission Mayor Hopkins administered the Oath of Office to the recent - Oath of Office ly appointed Planning Commissioners, James F. Cronin, Ray Page -3- December 20, 1971 Goff, Eugene A. Grenache, Michael Oran Mullins, and James A. Steinberg. Presentation of Mrs. Gloria Garrett, Waldo Rohnert PTA President, and Tony Award to Officer Carbone, John Reed PTA representative, commented on the out - Dennis Hays, standing success of the Pedestrian Safety Program being . .. directed by Officer Dennis Hays and student representatives of the Safety Patrol from each school joined in presenting a plaque to Officer Hays commending him for his service to the school Safety Patrols. City Manager Callinan noted that the Traffic Safety Program was being operated with funds made available through a grant obtained by Chief Dennett and most of Officer Hays' salary was covered by the.grant. Medeiros Pigeons City Manager Callinan verbally reported on the violationcE the "Pigeon Ordinance" by Mr. Medeiros, read the applicable portion of the ordinance and advised that Mr. Medeiros and his attorney had requested an opportunity to solicit the Council 's :consideration in amending the -_­.ordinance. Mr. Medeiros was present and advised that he and his attorney had not received notice of the matter being scheduled for the December 20 agenda. Deputy City Attorney Mawson advised that a criminal action had been filed against Mr. Medeiros for violation of the existing ordinance and the matter.should not be discussed with the Council without his attorney being present. Discussion of the matter was rescheduled for January 3, 1972. Ordinance No. 161 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change- AP 143 - 050 -21) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. File No. 0204 Debra Homes, Tnc. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of 'Ordinance No. 161 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December 17, 1971 concerning Debra Homes, Inc. application for resi- dential zoning in the tentative map area of the proposed Country Manor Subdivision south of E. Cotati Avenue. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the zoning application of Debra Homes, Inc Page -4- December 20, 1971 Mr. Phil Trowbridge, Vice President of Debra Homes, Inc. appeared and spoke in support of the application and answer- ed,questions of the Councilmen. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance'No. 162 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - Country Manor Subdivision) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved_by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 162 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES: (3): Councilmen Flores, Roberts, and Hopkins " NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan PRESENT: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that his opposition to this project and the method by which it was brought about is well documented in the minutes and for this evening his vote would be merely present. File No. 0196 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Arthur B. Siri,Inc. 17, 1971 concerning the application of Arthur B. Siri, Inc. for rezoning of _lots in Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 1 to "R2, 3000 -PD" and referred to the site plans and elevations which were on display. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the zon- ing application of Arthur B. Siri, Inc. Mr. Arthur B.. Siri, Jr., associated with Arthur B. Siri, Inc., appeared'and spoke in support of the plans, advised that his firm would deed one lot to the City of Rohnert Park and improve same as shown on the plans submitted. He Iri +v�.. rl�_—rl t1R�n f�-. y T..1... li .. ...}��. r,l - �irorl -FHA c+i+F a ii L.3.:i�.UCGG M. UM. IV y, -031g�•in , iY 11V cl�l�..Ultivu plans and elevations. There being no one further desiring to be heard Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed during which it was brought out that purchasers of single family homes on adjacent lots in the Young America subdivision should be made aware that multi- family units might be built on adjacent lots. It was de- cided that Young America Homes should be requested to apprise prospective purchasers of multi - family construction on the subject lots, and that Arthur B. Siri, Inc. should construct a sign on the property which would advise that multi - family construction would be taking place. Ordinance No. 163 Page -5- December 20, 1971 The Council also indicated that chain link fencing along the school site property would be required of Arthur B. Siri, Inc., as well as posting of the sign indicating construction of multi- family dwellings on the.property. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - Lots in Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 1) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 163 was waived and said ordinance was introduced AYES: (4) - Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Councilman Roberts stated for the record that the plans submitted confirm that his suggestions for previous develop- ers of these lots were valid and therefore would vote yes. File No. 0204 Councilman Smith stated he wanted to change his vote on Debra Homes, Inc. Ordinance No. 1.62 to yes and made a motion for reconsider - ation of, .the introduction of Ordinance No. 162 at the Janu- ary 3, 1972 meeting. Councilman Flores seconded the motion stating it was for the express purpose of finding out what Councilman Smith has in mind so it can be brought before the public. The vote was as follows: AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan File No. 0186 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Hartley Use Permit 17, 1971 concerning Mr. and Mrs. Hartley's application for and Variance Appli- a variance and use permit. cation Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the vari- ance and use permit applications of Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. City Manager Callinan read letters from Mrs. Velma D. Herrington, 7476 Burton Avenue, Madeleine Garzelli, and Etta C. Walker, all expressing support for the applications. City Manager Callinan noted that Mrs. Jane Faust had tele- phone.d the City Offices to express opposition to the appli- cations. Mayor Hopkins stated he had received a letter at his home from Mrs. Regusci and Mrs. Amundsen, Burton Avenue resi- dents, wh'icYi expressed opposition to the applications but had forgotten to bring it to the meeting. rage -6- December 20, 1971 Mrs. Hartley was present and spoke in support of their applications. Mrs. Richard SantaCruz was recognized advised she would like to place her mother in Mrs. Hartey's home and urged approval of the applications. Mrs. Eva Bowser, 7575 Bobbie Way, was recognized and stated she had visited Mrs. Hartley's home with church groups, had seen the refinished rooms in the garage and thought they were very nice. Mrs. Edward C. Pace, 444 Anson Avenue, was recognized and expressed support of the applications. Fat Mortensen, 7525 Bobbie Way, was recognized and expressed support for the applications. Mrs. Goetting was recognized and expressed support for the applications. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved by the following roll call vote the necessary findings were made and the variance and use per - mit applications -of Mr. and Mrs. Hartley were approved sub- ject to the garage being brought to code standards, the front elevation being architecturally pleasing, heating being provided, and other changes felt by staff to be necessary: AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan File No. 0182 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December King's Office Supplies 17, 1971 concerning the request of King's Office Supplies et al and Walter B. Rathke for site plan and architectural approv- a-L _ ov apartment complex plans on Bridgi t Drive. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers while the Leaves & Returns above report was being read, the time being approximately 8:35 p.m. He returned at approximately 8:36 p.m. Councilman Smith noted that he had been contacted by owners of single- family homes in the area who requested that win- dows in the rear of the proposed apartment buildings be re- located to afford more privacy. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the site plan and architectural approval for proposed apartment com- plex on Bridgit Drive. Page -7- December 20, 1971 Billy and Janet Hulsey, 7477 Adrian Drive, were recognized and expressed opposition to the current plans and requested that windows be relocated from the back of the building. Bob Harris, President of King's Office Supplies and Equip- ment, was recognized, and advised his firm had approximately 200 apartment units in Rohnert Park and were attempting to do something worthwhile in this current project. Mr. Walt Rathke, contractor for the project, was recognized and stated he had met several days ago with City Manager Callinan and two of the property owners in the area. He advised that the window heights could be changed as suggested by the property owners and they were'willing to cooperate in any way possible with the property owners, but it was impossible to change the location of the windows''as request- ed without completely redoing the plans. Mr. Thomas I.` Coffman, 7499 Adrian Drive, was recognized and expressed opposition to the plans. He advised that it had been his understanding that the developers were to have contacted the single family _ homeowners and work out mutually agreeable plans but instead they had submitted plans to the city before contacting any of the property owners. Mrs. Perani, 7513 Adrian Drive, was recognized and expressed opposition to the plans. Mrs. Nancy Kay, 7599 Adrian Drive, was recognized and ex- pressed opposition to the plans. Mrs. Ora Lee Kirkham, 7419 Adrian Drive, was recognized and expressed opposition to the plans. Mr. Jim Kirkham, 7419 Adrian Drive, was recognized, and stated he had met with Mr. Rathke' and Mr. Coffman, but didn't find the plans acceptable unless the rear windows could be relocated. Mr. Bob Harris was again recognized and stated his firm would eliminate the patio over garage item that several persons had objected to. He further stated that some com- ments received might imply that his firm's maintenance of units was poor, but would invite anyone to view their other properties in Rohnert Park to verify that maintenance was, in fact, quite good. Mrs. Vida Jones, 7549 Adrian Drive, was recognized and com- mented she had no objection to bedroom windows looking out over her backyards, but did object to living room windows. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Council`diseussion followed. Page -V- December 20, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, approval of the architecture and site plans submitted was denied AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Mr. Coffman was again recognized and advised that the Adrian Drive residents would like to ask for rezoning of the sub - ject lots to R2- 3,000. File No. 0212 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Mike Andersen 17, 1971 concerning the variance application of Mr. Mike Varlancc Appl. Andersen to permit a tri- plex`on the vacant lot at the southeast corner of Arlen Drive and Santa Alicia Drive. County Planner Wes Vail explained the site plan displayed and pointed out that there was only a five foot setback on each side of the lot. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the vari- ance application of Mr. Mike Andersen from rear -yard , side - yard, open- space, and off- street parking requirements for the southeast corner of Arlen and Santa Alicia Drive. Mr. Paul.' Golis was recognized and commented generally about the records concerning the granting of the variance and zon- ing for the Southeast corner of Arlen Drive and Commerce Boulevard. Mr. Robert Smith, owner of the lot directly behind the sub -. ject location, was recognized and advised that approval of the plan submitted would place the building very close to his property and he was generally opposed to the plan. Mr. Paul Golis was again recognized and commented that the Zoning Ordinance does not allow a plan of this type and does not believe that the Zoning Ordinance would allow granting v---.—,an--c 1. alt L111J uppl.Li�a L'1 0lis Mr. Mike Andersen, applicant, was recognized, spoke in sup - port of his application and advised that the only windows on the side of building facing toward the adjoining single- family lot to the rear was a bathroom window. Mr. Thomas Coffman, 7499 Adrian Drive., was recognized and expressed opposition to the plans. Mr. Paul Golis was again recognized and commented generally concerning deed restrictions. Upon comment by Deputy City Attorney Mawson, Mr. Golis advised that he believed the city's Zoning Ordinance prohibited breaking deed restric- tions. Page -9- December 20, 1971 County Planner Wes Vail advised that the plan submitted does not meet code requirements. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the variances requested by Mr. Mike Andersen were denied. File No. 0137 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Ryan Outdoor 17, and referred to sketch of sign submitted for golf course Advertising advertising by Ryan Outdoor Advertising. County Planner Wes Vail commented that he believed the pro - posed sign would tend to clutter the land along the freeway. If said sign is approved, he recommended that the existing golf course sign be removed. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the use permit application of Ryan Outdoor Advertising for outdoor advertising structure on Commerce Boulevard in industrial area. Mr. Lee Adair of Ryan Outdoor Advertising was recognized and reported that the proposed sign conforms to the city ordinance and he had met with state officials who had given verbal approval'of the sign. He further advised that steel posts would be used for the structure and that it would con - form to all fire and safety standards. Mrs. Rose Willingham, 7442 Belita, asked what guarantee there would be that the golf course sign would be on the south side of the 'structure. Mr. Adair responded that his firm would see to it that it was on the south side. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Smith stated for the record that several years ago the city had adopted an ordinance to keep billboards out and that policy had been followed discouraging appli- cations for billboards. The city had asked the Northwestern Pacific Railroad to move an existing billboard. Ryan Out- door Advertising had requested renewal of a permit for an existing billboard and also a new sign with one side to ad- vertise the golf course. The lack of advertising for the golf course is not a significant factor. This type of operation is known as "Push - money" operation. If the Coun- cil accepts this proposal it will have conspired with Ryan Outdoor Advertising to restrict competition. Is the value of Ryan's proposal to the city equal to the value given? What is the dollar cost annually? What would the financial advantage be to the city if Ryan is granted a five year lease? He stated he believed the Council should deny the request Page -10- December 20, 1971 and rescind the previous change in the ordinance and reaffirm the public trust of prohibiting billboards in Rohnert Park. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, the following roll call vote was taken to grant the application of Ryan Outdoor Advertising for an outdoor advertising structure on Commerce Boulevard in the indus- trial area for a period of five (5) years with the stipula- tion that the south side of the sign will be used exclusive- ly for advertising the golf course without cost to the city and subject to the execution of an encroachment permit with the city, and if Commerce Blvd. should be widened the sign would be removed at the applicant's expense. Mayor Hopkins advised he would abstain because the absent Councilman had indicated he would vote for it and Mayor Hopkins "No" vote would only delay the matter. AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Smith aid Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Deputy City Attorney Mawson advised he would have a legal opinion at the next meeting on the effect of the vote. File No. 0137 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Ryan Outdoor Adver- 17, 1971 concerning the application'of Ryan Outdoor Adver- tising tising for a five year extension of time for the existing billboard on the west side of U. S. 101 immediately north of Hinebaugh Creek. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the appli- cation of Ryan Outdoor Advertising for a five year exten- sion of time for said existing billboard. Mr. Lee Adair of Ryan Outdoor Advertising was recognized and spoke in support of the application and stated his firm had not been a party to the suit filed by the State of Cali- fornia in Sonoma County.concerning certain billboards. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Smith made a motion to deny the application of Ryan Outdoor Advertising which died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the application of Ryan Outdoor Advertising for a five year ..extension of time for the existing billboard on the west side of U.S. 101 immediately north of Hinebaugh Creek was approved: Page -11- December 20, 1971 AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Smith ABSENT: (1) C ouncilman Buchanan Me No. 0185 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Proposed Amendment to 17, 1971 concerning File No. 0185. Zoning Ordinance re. Multi - Family Reside.n.- Councilman Roberts, as chairman of.the study committee for tial District Density this proposal, reported that developers objected to the pro - and Off- Street Park- posal on economical grounds and recommended that the Plann- ing Requirements ing Commission consider the matter. Councilman Smith reported that a work session held with .interested parties had been held recently.and that he had a tape recording of the meeting available for the new Planning Commission. He further reported that emotions ran high at the meeting and would recommend that the Planning Commissioners study the matter in depth. He explained that the City Council was only exploring the possibility of changing the multi - family density requirements, not advo- cating the change. Mayor Hopkins declared the continued public hearing open on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning Multi- family residential distract density and off - street parking requirements. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins de- clared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved,;consideration of the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance being referred to the Planning Commissicnr• for study and recommendation was approved. File No. 0197 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Garrison Pacific 17, 1971 concerning Garrison Pacific Properties application i'ropertles for a lot split of AP 143 - 050 -21 on Commerce Boulevard and the Rohnert Park Expressway. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Garrison Pacific Prop- erties application for lot split of AP 143- 050 -21 was approved. City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December 17, 1971 concerning site plan and architectural approval of Park Plaza Shopping Center. The site plan and architec- tural drawings submitted were on display. City Manager Callinan reported that the County Road Depart - ment had advised they would like a commitment that Garrison Pacific Properties would provide'an additional right hand turn lane from Commerce Boulevard onto the Expressway at no Page =12 December 20, 19?1 cost if said lane should become necessary in the future. Mr. Leonard Garrison of Garrison Pacific Properties was pre - sent and discussed with the Council the possible future need for the requested right hand turn lane. He advised he didn't believe it would be necessary and wished the County Road Department had made 'known its desire for the additional right hand turn lane sooner. County Planner Wes Vail recommended that sidewalks be requir- ed only around the proposed service station on Commerce Blvd and near the shops on the Expressway, but not around the corner. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, site plan and architectural approval for the Park Plaza Shopping Center was given subject to (1) Working out an agreement concerning sidewalks as outlined by County Planner Vail, (2) execution of an appropriate agreement with Garri- son Pacific Properties that the city would be able to insure a right hand turn lane from Commerce Boulevard onto the Ex- pressway in the future if'it becomes necessary, (3) Signs' detail being submitted to planning staff for approval; all'signs are to be coordinated, (4) a detailed landscape plan being submitted for approval of planning staff, and (5) location of road as shown on the site plan extend- ing eastward from Commerce Boulevard: AYES: ('4)- Councilmen Flores, Roberts, Smith, and Hopkins NOES: (0) none ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Mayor Hopkins stated for the record.he voted aye with reser- vations in regard to providing for a right hand turn lane. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and commented concerning the alignment of the road extending eastward from Commerce Boule- vur d and continuation of same so st vavuld serve !'^fego Ent er- prises property. File No. 0169 City Manager Callinan reviewed the previous approval for a Mobile Housing mobile home park on Codding property west of the freeway and Envivullulents noted the new one being proposed was somewhat smaller and there were some.density and access problems to be worked out. Mr. Irving Jordan of Mobile Housing Environments was present and advised his firm could live with somewhat less density but is being required to build two lanes of the Expressway which is an economic factor that has to be considered. County Planner Wes Vail stated he felt it was a mistake to have as many access points as set forth in the deed from Codding Enterprises to the City of .Rohnert Park. Recess Reconvene Page -13- December 20, 1971 City Manager Callinan summarized a letter dated November 19, 1970 from the City of Rghnert Park to Codding Enter- prises and a letter from Codding Enterprises to the city dated November 20, 1970 both concerning development of e Rohnert'Park Expressway and which werreferred to planning staff and Engineer Hudis for comments. The County Planning Department report dated December 31, 1970 was also referred to. Mr. Willard Brelje, consultant on the mobile home site plan design, was present and commented concerning develop- ments of Mobile Home Environments throughout the United States and reported that it was a stable company. He also noted that the Roberts "& Aguirre mobile home park, also on the west side of the freeway, had a density of approxi- mately 7.8 - 8.0 units per acre. Discussion followed dur- ing which 7.75 units per acre was the density agreed upon. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the mobile home park proposed by Mobile Housing Environments was approved with a 7.75 units per acre density and submission of a site plan that satisfies the planning staff which is to include a non - traversing intersection with the Expressway. Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meet - ing, the time being approximately 11:10 p.m. Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 11:17 p em. File No. 0126 City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December Indust. Sub. No. 4 17, 1971 and attached recommended conditions for Industrial Subdivision No. 4 and County Planner Wes Vail displayed the tentative map. Mr. James Groom, developer, was present and explained his plan and introduced Mr. Dave Lewis who is purchasing one - half of the land under consideration and Al Copeland of Grubb 6 Ellis. Discussion followed with Mr. Groom answer- ing questions of the Council.. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the tentative map for Industrial Subdivision No. .4 was approved subject to the recommended conditions submitted by staff with No. 4 amended to reflect "total undergrounding of utilities and the addi- tion of No. 8 reflecting that no on- street parking on the cul -de -sac nor any on- street loading or' unloading being permitted anywhere. City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Groom had also applied for a lot split of the subdivision area into two large parcels. A brief discussion followed. F Tle No. 0119 Gif f in Hohi la Ham® Park Page -14- December 20, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman: Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith; and unanimously approved, the application of Mr. James Groom for lot split of AP 143-020-36 the industrial area.between Commerce Boulevard on the west and the rail- road tracks on the oast in accordance with the map subm it- ted was approved with the condition that the applicant dedicate and improve Transport Avenue to the northern boundary of the most southerly new lot being created. City Manager Callinan advised that the Giffin Mobile Home Park development had completed the required interim im- provements to Hinebaugh Creek.. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the improvements to Hinebaugh Creek were accepted with the understanding that the mobile.home park would maintain the improvements. City Manager Callinan read the staff report dated December 17, 1971 concerning construction of the Snyder Lane mater Main by Argonaut Constructors. A brief discussion follow- ed. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, acceptance of the Snyder Lane Water Main and payment.of $14,077.10 to Argonaut Con- structors for construction of same was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. Motion for Adjourn- Councilman Roberts made a motion to adjourn the meeting sent and defer the remaining agenda items to the next meeting. It was pointed out that some people were waiting and had been waiting for sometime for remaining agenda items to be discussed and also there were several items that needed attention before the next regular meeting. Councilman Roberts withdrew his motion for adjournment. Proposed New City Architect Lawrence Simons reported that the plans for the Office Building proposed new city office building were essentially complete and the project could go to bid within a week. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council con- cern he pr.'oposed bu it ding dated De c:elliber 1 J , Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, a call for bids for the proposed new city office building was authorized: AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Roberts NOES: (1) Mayor Hopkins ABSTAIN: (.1) Councilman Smith ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and commented generally on Page -15- December 20, 1971 capital improvements made without consulting the voters and stated he believed $200,000 was a lot for a so- called tem- porary city office building. Resolution No. .71 -157 ' ' RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZ- ING RELEASE OF BOND (Holiday Park Subdivision) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -157 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 71- 158 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED (Portion of Future Northwest Blvd. Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimosly approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -158 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Councilman Smith Leaves, Councilman Smith left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting', the time being approximately 12000 mid- night. Codding Enterprises The matter of authorizing execution of a quitclaim deed to Deed Codding Enterprises was deferred to allow time to get a new deed from Codding Enterprises before releasing the one the city now holds. Resolution No. 71 -159 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 68 -48 (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3 Assessment No. 1 -1) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -159 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No. 164 AN ORDINANCE LICENSING THE TRANSACTION AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS AND OCCU- PATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. City Manager Callinan briefly explained the ordinance and recommended its introduction in order that it could take effect as early in calendar 1972 as possible if the Council decided to adopt it. Discussion followed with the recom- mendation that a work session be held prior to further .,action. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Mayor Hopkins and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance Recreation FAcility Use Fees Central Warrant System Resolution No. 71- 160 ., Page -16- December 20, 1971 No. 164 was introduced: . AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan, and Smith Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain briefly reviewed his memo dated November 19, 1971 outlining a recommended policy and fee schedule.for use of the swimming pools. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission concerning policy and fees for use of the swimming pools as outlined in Mr. Pekkain °s memo dated November 19, 1971 and amended by the Parks and Recreation Commission was adopted. Councilman Flores commented briefly concerning the desir- ability of a central warrant system for the law enforcoment agencies in Sonoma County and read a proposed resolution urging the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to institute such a system. A brief discussion followed. CENTRAL WARRANT SYSTEM. Councilman Flores read the resolution. Upon motion -of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71 -160 was adopted. Recycling Center Councilman Roberts advised that he would like the press to again print an article concerning the recycling center be- hind the shopping center no longer being in operation. Overpass and EDA City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Grant Offer cif that there was tremendous political pressure from the City of Petaluma not to build the overpass in Rohnert Park until the one in Petaluma is done but to date State offi- cials have taken the position that Rohnert Park has obtain- ed the EDA grant offer and good faith should be kept. Emergency Employment City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun -. Act cil that seven (7) new employees are now working under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 program. New Typewriter City Manager Callinan advised thEt a new typewriter was needed'for; the secretary /clerk working under the EEA pro- gram and requested authorization to purchase an IBM Selec- tric at an approximate. cost of $500. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts,'seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the purchase of an IBM Selectric typewriter was approved. Page -17- December 20, 1971 Extended School Year City Manager Callinan briefly mentioned the extended school year and urged the Councilmen to contribute any suggestions they might have concerning same to the Steering Committee working on the project. Mrs. Ginger .Ryan was recognized and commented concerning same. President's Wage City Manager Callinan advised that the garbage franchise and Price Freeze can go into effect as soon as technicalities can be worked out by the City Attorney. Deputy City Attorney Mawson advised that written approval has not been secured from the Federal government and cities the size of Rohnert Park are not required to solicit opin- ions from the government but that a resolution was needed stating the Council had considered the raise in rates in light of the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970. Mr. Mawson also advised that his law firm occasionally represented Redwood Empire Disposal but had never done so in Rohnert Park. Resolution No. 71 -161 RESOLUTION FINDING CHARGES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION IN ROHNERT PARK IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED Deputy City Attorney Mawson summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -161 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted: AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Roberts NOES.; (1) Mayor Hopkins ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith Mayor Hopkins stated he voted no because he felt Redwood Empire Disposal was given more than necessary by the city. Purehas� of Fire I-case City Manager Callinan advised that purchase of new fire hose at an approximate cost of $500 had been requested and solicited Council action on same. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the purchase of new fire hose at an approximate cost of $500 was approved. New Water Storage City Manager Callinan reported that plans were in process Tank for construction of a new 300,000 gallon water storage tank Director of Public City Manager Callinan reported that during the executive Safety - Salary session the salary of Director of Public Safety Robert E. Adjustment Dennett had been recommended for adjustment from $1,082 to $1,142 , a 5.5° increase, the maximum allowed under the Page -18- December 20, 1971 Presidential freeze. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, an increase in salary to $1,142 for Director.of Public Safety Dennett was approv- ed. Golf Course Equipment City Manager Callinan summarized Mr. Albright's memo dated December 17 concerning the acquisition of golf course,:'eqdp ment. General Plan Maps Public Safety Grant Application Resolution No. 71-162 Legal Aid for Planning Commission Adjournment Discussion followed. Deputy City Attorney Mawson explained the technicalities of the financing arrangements., Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the acquisition of the golf course equipment as outlined in Robert M. Albright's memorandum emorandum dated December 17, 1971 and the execution of an appropriate lease-option agreement with Exchange Bank was approved. City Manager Callinan advised that General Plan Maps needed to be re-ordered and requested Council approval to do so. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores., and unanimously approved, the purchase of 2,000 General Plan Maps at a cost of $725 was approved. Director of Public Safety R.E. Dennett made a brief pre- sentation requesting authorization to apply for a CCCJ grant for radio equipment advising that the city's share of the cost could probably be handled by the lease-purchase method at approximately $100 - $120 per month. Discussion followed. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES Director of Public Safety Dennett summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71-162 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Deputy City Attorney Mawson advised that he would like to receive comments from the full Council concerning the extent of legal aid desired for the Planning Commission. The Council indicated the matter would be discussed at the January 3, 1972 meeting. There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 12:40 a.m. on December 21, Dep,#Y City /ClerK/ 6/