1972/06/27 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 27, 1972
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met
this date in work session commencing at 7:30 p.m.
in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and
Mayor Roberts
Absent: (1) Councilman Smith
Late: (1) Councilman Flores who arrived at
approximately 8:25 p.m.
Staff Present for all or part of the meeting;
City Manager Callinan, Director of Parks and
Recreation Pekkain
Others Present: Lyle Amlin, Reporter for the
Clarion
A discussion was held with Parks and Recreation
Commissioners Kreischerl, Hun-ter and Mettert who
were present. Discussion included the Council's
indication that it intends to amend the Parks
and Recreation Commission ordinance to provide
for only one meeting a month and also the roll
of the Commissioners and what role the Council
wants them to play. No action was taken during
the discussion.
The discussion with the members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission was ended at approximately
8,.25 p.m.
Discussion was then held with Planning Commission
ers Grenache, Mullins, and Goff who were present,
Such topics as parking of commercial vehicles,
boats and campers in residential areas, the roll
of the ex-officio at Planning Commission meetings
terms of office for the Commissioners, motor-
cycle racing in certain areas of the city, and
a few other generalized topics were discussed.
No action was taken during the discussion.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.m.
'City Clerk
APPROVED:
4
Call to Order
Roll Call
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 6, 1971
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m.
in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert
Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding.
Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular
session to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Present: (5) RogerslmSmiBhcandaHopk� Roberts,
Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
Bond Counsel Assaf, Engineer Hudis, and Plann-
er Gary Mann.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
unanimously approved,
Councilman Buchanan and
the minutes of June 21 and 28, 1971 were approv-
ed as submitted.
A f Bills
Approval o
P
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Smith, and unanimously approved, the
Councilman in the
bills presented per the attache
elist
amount of $16,610.45 were app
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were
the Council. No
brought to the attention of
communication except as
action was taken on any .
noted specifically in these minutes.
Mayor's and Conn -°
Mayor Hopkins reminded the Council of the July
Mayor's and Councilmen's Assoc -
cilmen s Feting
8th Sonoma County
iation meeting being hosted by Rohnert Park and
urged all city officials to be present.
Ordinance No. 149
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
Ordinance) Rates, AmouOnt and Manner
of Collection)
City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance.
Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by
to adopt Ordinance No. 149.
Councilman Rogers,
Discussion followed. Mayor Hopkins advised that
the'ordin-
he would like more time to go over
ance.
Councilman Buchanan's motion was approved by
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the following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and
Rogers
NOES: (2) Councilmen Smith and Hopkins
Councilman Smith stated for the record that he
felt the rate increase to the residents was
exorbitant and that he had not received suffi-
cient information to make an intelligent decision
on the matter.
Mayor Hopkins stated for the record that he voted
no for the same reasons as Councilman Smith and
that he did not think it was the best contract
that could have been negotiated.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT
71-70 WITH REDWOOD EMPIRE DISPOSAL CORPORATION
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote, the reading of Resolution
No. 71-70 was waived and said resolution was
adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and
Rogers
NOES: (2) Councilmen Smith and Hopkins
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted
no because the amendment to the agreement was
for a five year period initially with an option
to renew for an additional five years and be-
lieved that we should try to negotiate better
rates for the citizens of Rohnert Park.
Project No. 1968-1a City Manager Callinan reported on Project No,
Coddingland Sewer and 1968-1a, Coddingland area sewer and water, and
Water noted that alternate plans for the sewer mains
in the Project had been Prepared with one alter-
nate being for oversizing to serve Cotati and
that the cost of the oversizing of the sewer
mains will have to be paid for by the City of
Cotati prior to award of contract.
Engineer Hudis also reported on said project.
Bond Counsel Assaf advised that August 12 at
2:00 p.m. was Proposed for the bid opening date
and that a contract could be awarded at the Coun-
cil meeting August 16, all things being in prop-
er order.
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Resolution No. 71 -71 ATIDT` RRESOLUTION NO. 6 E
E NTLE" AESOLUTIONDETERMININGT0UNDERTAK
PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND
ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEED-
INGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGH -
WAYS CODE (Coddingland Unit 2 Assessment District
1968 -1a)
-Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,
the reading of Resolution No. 71-71 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS
2 Assessment District 1968 ®1a)
(Coddingland Unit
71-72
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
approved,
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously
of Resolution No. 71•x72 was waived
the reading
and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE A2DAsselss-
IMPROVEMENTS (Coddingland
71� -�73
STRUCT
ment District 1968 -°1a)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
unanimously approved,
Councilman Buchanan, and
of Resolution No. 71-73 was waived
the reading
and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER
Unit 2 Assessment District
71-74
REPORT (Coddingland
1968 -'la)
Resolution No.
71 -75
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution -
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously pp
the reading ofResolution No. 71 -74 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE
(Coddingland Unit 2 Assessment District 1968 -1a)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,
the reading'of Resolution No. 71 -75 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Discussion followed regarding second liens and
the Proportion of assessment on lands as com-
pared to the land values. The Council agreed
to 11old off on any action on the bonds for Pro-
ject 1968-1a.
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Resolution No.
7176 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEAR-
ING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISI-
TIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING
NOTICE
(Coddingland Unit 2 Assessment District 1968-1a)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan;
and unanimously approved
the reading of Resolution No. 71-76L was
waived
.and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
7177
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND
FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COM-
PLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED (Coddingland
Unit 2 Assessment District 1968-1a)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,
the reading of Resolution No. 71-77 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
7178
A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUND-
ARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORD-
ATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Coddingland Unit
2 Assessment District 1968-1a)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,
the reading of Resolution No. 71-78 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Bond Bids
City Manager Callinan reported on discussions
with representatives of Codding Enterprises and
Stone & Youngberg and advised that a resolution
had
been Prepared which would call for bids on
the bonds for Project 1968-la and that Stone
and Youngberg had indicated an interest in nego-
tiating for the
bonds but it was recommended to
delay for a few weeks
any acceptance of a pro-
posal for the bonds in the hopes of receiving
E.D.A. grant approval for the overpass which
should
promote a lower discount rate on the
bonds.
Discussion followed regarding second liens and
the Proportion of assessment on lands as com-
pared to the land values. The Council agreed
to 11old off on any action on the bonds for Pro-
ject 1968-1a.
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Proposed Ordinance City Attorney Maxwell reported on the matter of
Illumination of requiring illuminating of house numbers and
House Numbers recommended it be done by a resolution which
would make it city policy as part of architec-
tural review. He explained that according to
State law the Uniform Building Code which had
been adopted by the city could only be amended
if there was a particular condition in the area
that required special consideration.
City Manager Callinan suggested that copies of
the proposed resolution be sent to builders for
comment before adoption.
p_^oposod resolution RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OFT THE ITEETFNUMBERST
PARK REQUIRING SEL
AS A CONDITION OF ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL.
City Attorney Maxwell read the proposed resolu-
tion.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved,
the Council introduced said resolution and de-
clared its intention to consider said resolu-
tion and recommended that copies be sent to
builders in the area.
Population
City Manager Callinan brought to the attention
population estimate
Estimate
of the Council the official
received from the State Department of Finance
for 6,450 as of April 1, 1971.
Horses in R -1
City Manager Callinan reported on a Public
Safety Officer's contact with the owner of a
Areas
horse in Mr. Jim Manion °s neighborhood on Bur -
ton Avenue who reportedly was keeping the horse
in his rear yard. Mr. Callinan solicited an
if any,
indication from the Council as to what,
controls for horses in R -1 areas might be de-
sired. Discussion followed.
City Attorney Maxwell suggested that he prepare
Vehicle Code provides
a report on what the State
horses. The Council indicated it
concerning
would like to have such a report.
.File 0180
Mayor Hopkins declared the continued public
the application of Debra Homes,
Debra Homes, Inc.
Appl. for Rezon-
hearing open on
Inc. for rezoning of the 82 acres north of the
Rohnert Park Expressway, south of Hinebaugh
ing
Creek, and west of Snyder Lane.
City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Art
Condiotti of Debra Homes, Inc. had called to
advise he was withdrawing the rezoning applica-
The Council requested staff to find out how much
it costs for the city to produce well water.
Discussion followed concerning the possibility
of metering water in new developments.
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Lion due to inability to come to terms with the
seller of the property.
There being no one further desiring to be heard,
Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
File No. 0134
City Manager Callinan displayed plans for the
Colegio Vista Sub.
landscaping and fencing for Colegio Vista Sub-
No. 2 - Fencing
division No. 2, Young America Homes, and comment-
and Landscaping
ed on the materials being proposed. lie recom-
Plans
mended that the fencing in the walkways and drive-
ways into the school and park sites be chain-link
with redwood slats rather than the standard wood
fence and that the walkway sidewalks be seven
feet wide rather than five feet and the shrubs
be planted at 31 on center rather than 4' on
center as shown on the plan submitted.
Mr. Bill Mueller of Young America Homes was pre-
sent and answered questions of the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow-
ing voice vote, the fencing and landscaping plans
for Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2 as displayed
with suggestions as made by staff were approved:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, Smith
and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
Councilman Roberts stated for the record that he
voted no because he.had not been told what grade
of material would be used for the fence.
File No. 0174
City Manager Callinan advised that Forhim Corpor-
Holiday Park Sub-
ation had requested approval of the Holiday Park
division Improve-
Subdivision improvement plans and the final map
ment Plans and
Final Map
for same. Discussion followed concerning the
improvements
water necessary for the subdivision.
Mr. Callinan reported that the developer had been
advised of possible problems in connecting to the
coyote aqueduct but that a connection to the E.
Cotati Avenue aqueduct was being required as a
condition of providing water service to the sub-
division and that costs for said connection
would come from per acre assessment fees from the
area.
The Council requested staff to find out how much
it costs for the city to produce well water.
Discussion followed concerning the possibility
of metering water in new developments.
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Councilman, Buchanan made a motion to have the
City.Attorney.prepare a resolution requiring
water.meters to be installed and that a rate be
set that is equitable for the entire city and a
program be set up to meter water within the city.
Discussion followed after which Councilman
Buchanan withdrew his motion.
The Council directed the City Attorney to investi-
gate whether or not water meters can be required
in the new residential areas of the city.
Mr. Heers of Forhim Corporation was asked his
feelings regarding the possible requirement of
water meters. He advised he believed conditions
should be placed on a development at the preli-
minary map stage and not on the final map.
.Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and approved by the follow-
ing voice vote, the improvement plans and final
map for Holiday Park Subdivision were approved,
and the Mayor authorized to enter into an approp --
riate subdivision agreement prior to recording
of the final map:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and
Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers
Councilman Smith stated for the record that he
voted no because the developer was not being
required to pay additional fees for water improve-
ments which would place a burden on the present
residents and add to the continuing drain on the
General Fund.
File No. 0175 Planner Gary Mann distributed copies of the plan -
McDouall Apartments ning staff report on the McDouall Apartments
on College View and Designer Vern Avila displayed colored eleva-
Drive - Architectur- tions of same.
al Review
Councilman Roberts requrested that planning staff
reports be provided earlier than the night of
the meeting so review can be properly made.
Planner Gary Mann read the planning staff report
prepared by Planner_ Wes Vail which contained
some recommendations.
Discussion followed concerning the landscaping
and exterior materials and colors with Mr. Vern
Avila participating.
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Councilman Smith made a motion to give architec-
tural approval for the plans subject to recommen-
dations of the planning staff. A brief discus-
sion followed during which Mr. Avila requested
that the matter be deferred to the next regular
meeting. Councilman Smith withdrew his motion
and the Council indicated it would defer the
matter as requested by Mr. Avila.
File n
K.ile 1b. 0119
City Manager Callinan reported that a proposed
Giffin Mobile Home
program for water improvements had been discussed
Park Water Ser-
with Mr. Giffin for his mobile home park on
vice
Snyder Lane. He requested Council authorization
to use the per acre assessment fees to be derived
from the first phase of the mobile home park to
install water main in Snyder Lane from Well #6
to Hinebaugh Creek. He referred to his letter
dated July 1, 1971 to Mr. Giffin, a copy of which
had been given to each Councilman. Discussion
followed with Mr. Giffin participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote, staff was authorized to work
out a program as outlined in City Manager Calli-
nan f s July 1 letter to Mr. Giffin:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts,
Rogers and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record that his
no vote was predicated on the absence of facts to
indicate that this development would not place
an additional burden on the General Fund.
Giffin Temporary City Manager Callinan displayed a plot plan sub-
Mobile Home Sales mitted by Mr. Everett Giffin for a temporary
Lot mobile home sales lot on the northwest corner of
Commerce Blvd. and Rohnert Park Expressway and
recommended that any approval of said plan be sub-
ject to any conditions suggested by the planning
staff regarding landscaping and signs. Discus-
sion followed with Mr. Giffin participating.
Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, to give approval to the site
plan submitted, subject to planning staff condi-
tions concerning landscaping and signs. Said
motion was defeated by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: (2) Councilman Buchanan and Roberts
NOES: (3) Councilman Rogers, Smith, and
Hopkins
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Councilman Smith stated for the record that his
no vote was predicated on theabsence of a plann-
ing report, no indication of landscaping treat-
ment, no indication of lot size, and no indica-
tion of signing and that the City Council, sitting,
as the Planning Commission, should see such
plans before approval is given.
File No. 0143
City Manager Callinan reported on a conversation
Western Hosts ®
with Mr. Vic Freeman of Western Hosts concerning
Deer Meadow Village
the design of the structures partially completed
Design of Struc -N
in Deer Meadow Village advising that only part of
tures
the development is constructed at this time and
the remaining units to be constructed have diff-
erent roofline treatments. He advised that Mr.
Freeman expressed a willingness to appear at the
next Council meeting to review the architecture
and rooflines of the Deer Meadow Village Develop-
ment if the Council so desired. The Council in-
dicated that such was not necessary.
Mr. Callinan further reported that the rumored
financial problems of Western Hosts consist of a
temorary insufficiency of operating capital
according to Mr. Freeman.
Recess
Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in
the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :55
p.m.
"a °C o °'eLs ae as • an' ca' iC ae iu° + ae as
Reconvene
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approxi-
mately 9 :00 p.m.
Agreement with City Manager Callinan summarized the amendment
Golf Pro Porter to the agreement with golf Pro Porter. Discus-
sion followed.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT
71-79 (Modification m Golf Professional Agreement)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, and approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote, the reading of Resolution
No. 7179 was waived and said resolution was
adopted:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts
Rogers and Smith
NOES: (1) Mayor Hopkins
Mayor Hopkins stated for the record that his no
vote was based on the overall financial picture
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of the city and the budget deficit for the Golf
Course, but did feel that Golf Pro Porter had done
a fine job.
Subdivision 15B City Manager Callinan reported that inspection of
Fence and Retain- the fence and retaining wall in Subdivision 15B
ing Wall revealed that some boards should be replaced, and
that Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Mr. Bill
Mueller of Young America Homes and he had again
made an inspection today and it appeared there
were still a few boards that should be replaced.
-He"ddvised that Mr. Mueller had agreed to replace
any boards requested by the city and to also place
a visqueen barrier on 'die high side of the retain-
ing wall to prevent seepage.
Councilman Smith advised he would like the speci-
fications for the fence available.
Mr. John Garatti, 7866 Burton Avenue, appeared
and advised that he had understood from Council-
man Roberts that he could have his former fence
or the new one but no one had contacted him re-
garding his choice in the matter. He further
reported that he had been assured he would have
no problem with run-off after a period of one year
and would like that in writing from the city.
Ile advised he did not feel he should have any
problem at all. He stated he had received a
limited amount of help from Young America Homes
in repairing his existing landscaping, but had
experienced much inconvenience in having -to make
numerous phone calls in an effort to correct the
situation.
Mr. Bill Mueller of Young America Homes commented
on the installation of the fence and advised that
his firm will install Visqueen between the dirt
and the fence and will replace any inferior
boards.
John Garatti stated he would be happy if there is
no leakage, but would like a guarantee there
would be no leakage.
Upon questioning, Mr. Mueller estimated the fence
work should be done within two weeks.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun•-
Gilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, a com-
mittee composed of Mayor Hopkins, Supt. of Public
Works Wiggins, and Engineer Hudis was appointed
to inspect the fence and work out satisfactory
arrangements between each homeowner, Dick's
Fence and Young America Homes for correction of
any deficiencies in the fence.
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Sewer Agreement City Manager Callinan summarized the sewer agree -
with Cotati ment with the City of Cotati and the proposal for
billing Cotati for 197071 on a population basis
and then on a total flow basis for subsequent
years, as suggested in a June 23rd letter from
Yoder, Trotter, Orlob and Associates.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, en-
dorsement was given for billing sewer service
charges to the City cE Cotati in accordance with
the June 23, 1971 letter from Yoder- Trotter-
Orlob and Associates to City Manager Callinan.
Employee Service City Manager Callinan requested authorization
Awards from the Council to implement employee service
awards for employees who have been with the City
for some length of time. The Council indicated
its approval to so do.
Budget Work Session held on a
ate7n00tpbmdget
decided upon.
Installation of City Manager Callinan brought to the attention
Culverts in North of the Council a bill from the Sonoma County Pub -
Part of City lic Works Department for approximately $1750
for installation of culverts on South Santa Rosa
Avenue north of the city limits pursuant to
Council authorization.
Adjournment
He reminded that Sonoma County had estimated the
cost of the culverts at $1000 and the Council had
authorized up to $1,500 forthe work. fie advised
that the County Road Department would not accept
the $1500 in full payment. Discussion followed.
Councilman Buchanan made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Roberts, to authorize payment of the
additional funds to the county after review of
the matter by City Attorney Maxwell to be sure
the city does not have a case for civil action.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilman Rogers and Smith
ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Hopkins
City Attorney Maxwell ruled that no action had
been taken.
There being
adjourned at
at 7 :00 p.m.
APPROVED: /
Mayor.,
no further business, the meeting was
approximately 9 :50 p.m. to July 12
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