1971/10/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 18, 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 7:05 p.m. and at which City Man-
ager Callinan and all Councilmen were present for all of the
meeting and City Attorney Maxwell was present for a portion
of the meeting and which was held to discuss appointments
to Commissions and at which threatened litigation was also
discussed with City Attorney Maxwell.
Call to Order 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: (5) Councilmen. Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, Smith,
and Hopkins
Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City ATtorney Maxwell, Deputy City Attorney
Mawson, Engineer Hudis, Planner Wes Vail and Assistant
to the City Manager Albright.
Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that an executive session had been
held prior to the regular meeting to discuss appointments
to Commissions.
Approval of Minutes Councilman Smith stated for the record that on Page 6 of the
October 4 minutes concerning the introduction of Ordinance
No. 156 it should read:
(1) he objected to the change in the ordinance and
(2) objected to the procedure in which it was done; i.e.,
if Ryan's had not offered free advertising space to the
city the ordinance would riot be up for consideration;
(3) Changing this ordinance to permit such signs on public
property free of charge would be prostituting the land owned
by citizens of Rohnert Park.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October
4, 1971 were approved as corrected.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of $23,736.45 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.
Mr. Art Howard - Mr. Art Howard appeared advising he was appearing as an in-
Public Appearance dividual and not as a partner of Sonoma Campus Company.
re Six -P1ex Con-
struction on Arlen
Drive File No. 0117
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Councilman, Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :30 p.m.
Mr. Howard reviewed File No. 0117 which concerns the rezon-
ing of the two most westerly lots on the south side of
Arlen Drive at the intersection with Commerce Boulevard.
He noted that on February 14, 1969 the owner of the lots
made application for rezoning from R -2 -3000 to R14-1500; on
March 3, 1969,.a public hearing on the application was held
in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance .
and was opened and closed without anyone speaking; he read
a portion of the March 3, 1969 Council minutes; on March
6 the owner made application for variances on the rear yard
setback and parking as shown on plans previously submitted;
at the March 17 Council meeting the City Manager brought up
the fact that there were deed restrictions on the subject
lots and after conferring with the City Attorney was advised
that deed restrictions did not bind the Council and the Coun-
cil -thereafter approved the requested variances; no construc-
tion was begun and on March 25, 1971 the owner requested an
extension of time which was granted.
Mr. Howard read Article 19, Sections 301, 302, and 304 from
the .Zoning Ordinance and challenged the Council to site one
other instance in which a variance had been granted for a
building within 10 feet of the property line without notice
to property owners in the area and a public hearing. He
then read Article 19, Section 1000 from the Zoning Ordinance
which provides that a. variance shall lapse and become void
within one year unless construction has commenced and point -
ed out that nearly two years elapsed after the original
application before an extension was requested and granted.
City Attorney Maxwell questioned if Mr. Howard felt he had
been damaged. Mr. Howard replied in the negative. He asked
what the city could do to correct the matter.
City Attorney Maxwell advised that rezoning of the property
had been done properly; i.e notices mailed to property own-
ers in the area and published and a public hearing held. He
further advised that the city's zoning ordinance clearly
does not require a public hearing on a variance application
but that since more than one year had elapsed before an ex-
tension had been requested it would have been better proce-
dure to have had a new application. He reported that the
Civil Code provides that when a city council takes action
but omits some procedural matters and the end result would
be the same that there is no wrongdoing. He advised that
deed restrictions are a private matter and the city-is not
a party to same.
Mr. Howard said there were other instances in which deed
restrictions were involved and the City Council had taken
the position that it did not.want.to �pt involved.
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Mayor. Hopkins asked if letters were sent to property owners
in the area on the variance application. City Manager
Callinan responded that there was none in the file and there -
fore would have to state that none had been sent.
City Attorney Maxwell advised that the existing ordinance
would have to be amended to require a public hearing for
variance applications.
Mr. Paul Golis requested permission to speak but was advised
Project No. 1968 -1a City Manager Callinan reported that work was proceeding on
Coddingland Unit No.2 the well, water lines had been placed under the freeway
and water should be available to the mobile home park within
a week. He further reported that Progress Payment No. 1 to
Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $56,754.33 was in
order.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1
to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $56,754.33 was
approved.
Project No. 1966 -2 Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1966 -2, Amended Assessment No. 2.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published in The Clarion, explained the a-
mendment, and advised that no written communications had
been received. There being no one wishing to be heard,
Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
by Mayor Hopkins that the matter had taken much more time
than anticipated, that other people were waiting but that
Mr. Golis could speak on the matter at the Unscheduled Pub -
lic Appearances agenda time.
Councilman Buchanan
Councilman Buchanan returned to the Council Chambers at
Returns °
this point in the meeting, the time being approximately
7:55 p.m.
Girl Scouts - Person
Mayor Hopkins read a proclamation for Girl Scout Person 'to
to Person Week
Person Week and introduced Mrs. Jane Faust who presented
Mrs. Cindy Megill, Troop 152 leader. Mrs. Megill introduced
Mrs. Scotty Wade, Neighborhood 6 Leader; Mrs. Gloria
Garrett, Brownie Troop 149 Leader; Brownie Robin Garrett,
Troop 149; Nancy Steffensen, Junior Troop 152; and Susan
Ebert, Senior Troop 175 who then presented bumper stickers
to the Councilmen and Brownie Robin Garrett presented a
poster to he hung at the City Offices. An invitation was
extended to the Council to attend Community Night, November
3 at the Community Center.
Project No. 1971 -2
At Mr. Callinan`s request, discussion on Project No. 1971 -2,
Snyder Lane
Snyder Lane, was deferred until later in the meeting to
allow time for consultation between the City Manager and
Engineer Hudis.
Project No. 1968 -1a City Manager Callinan reported that work was proceeding on
Coddingland Unit No.2 the well, water lines had been placed under the freeway
and water should be available to the mobile home park within
a week. He further reported that Progress Payment No. 1 to
Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $56,754.33 was in
order.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1
to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $56,754.33 was
approved.
Project No. 1966 -2 Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1966 -2, Amended Assessment No. 2.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published in The Clarion, explained the a-
mendment, and advised that no written communications had
been received. There being no one wishing to be heard,
Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
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October 18, 1971
Resolution No. 71-130 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Sonoma State
,Expressway Improvement Project No. 1966-2, Assessment No.2)
City Manager Callinap summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan., and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-130 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No., 71-131 ,,A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CER-
TAIN ASSESSMENTS WIDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7
(Project No. 1956-1, Assessment No. 8.2472.6.4.2)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 71-131 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Underground Utility City Manager Callinan reviewed progress on Underground Uti-
District No. 1 lity District No. .1 and advised that the city's share'of the
Cost for street lighting facilities would be $2,918.76 with
$1,500 being paid from the current fiscal year's budget and
the remainder from the 1972-73 budget. He presented a pro-
posed agreement received from P.G. & E. concerning the
street lighting facilities.
Councilman Smith questioned the agreement to be signed since
it provided ownership..of the street lights to be with Pacific
Gas & Electric Company.: LCity Manager Callinan responded
that with ownership, P.G. & E. accepted the facilities for
maintenance.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the mayor was authorized
to execute the agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
relative to street lighting facilities in Underground Utility
District No. 1.
Ordinance No. 156 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 - ZONING
ORDINANCE (Outdoor Advertising Structures)
City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance.
Upon motion.of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
reading of Ordinance No. 156 was waived and said ordinance
was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, and Rogers
NOES: (2) Councilmen Smith and HOpkins
Councilman Smith stated for the record that this ordinance
will permit billboards in areas that prohibit them today;
it will detract from the appearance of the community; it will
permit Ryan Outdoor Advertising to place a sign in that area
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between the proposed overpass and the Wilfred Overpass; it
will contribute to public safety hazards; and it is being
specifi_cal?_y made to provide for Ryan Outdoor Advertising
to install a sign which they do not have in Rohnert Park
today.
Establishing a City Manager Callinan noted that he had believed that an
Planning Commission ordinance would be necessary to establish a Planning Com-
mission and therefore the agenda reflected same. City
Attorney Maxwell advised, however, that the Council could
simply adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 286
which declared the City Council would also act as the Plan -
ning Commission. Mr. Maxwell summarized the existing Zon-
ing Ordinance sections concerning the Planning Commission.
Mr. Richard Day, citizen, was recognized and indicated that
he ;-..lso reviewed the Zoning Ordinance and expressed the hope
that the Council would act to establish a separate Planning
Co emission.
City Manager Callinan remined the Council that staffing for
clerical help and planning assistance would be necessary for
a Planning Commission. Discussion followed.
Resolution No. 71 -132 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PLANNING COMMISSION AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 286
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolu-
tion No. 71 -132 establishing a Planning Commission with
January 1, 1972 to be the effective date was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilman Rogers, Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts
Councilman Roberts stated for the record that his no vote
was due to the effective date which he felt was too soon.
Councilman Buchanan agreed.
File No. 0200
City Manager Callinan summarized the application of H.
Appl. for Zoning
Hilliard and E.A. LaChapelle for zoning to Regional Com-
to Regional Com-
mercial- Planned Unit Development of 16 acres at the north -
mercial- Planned Unit
easterly corner of the Commerce Boulevard and Rohnert Park
Development - Hilliard
Expressway intersection, reviewed access problems, display -
and LaChapelle
ed a site drawing, and an artist's conception of the pro -
posed shopping center. The plan showed a proposed drive -
in bank on the corner.
Mr. Callinan reported that he had had meetings with the
property owners and applicants involved and Mr. Donald Head
County Director of Public Works and also staff members of
the County Planning Department concerning the access to the
area from the Rohnert Park Expressway and also Commerce
'Boulevard, and that as a result of the meetings, Mr. Head
was working out a plan for access from the Expressway and
also from Commerce Boulevard for the area between the rail-
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road tracks and Commerce Boulevard adjacent to the Express-
way.
Mr. Callinan recommended that rezoning for the proposed bank
location be approved since the applicants have indicated that
the bank wants to finalize its plans and that th.e,Council
provide a statement of intent to rezone the remainder of the
shopping center area to Regional Commercial when development
is imminent.
County Planner Wes Vail advised that the request for zoning
is in accordance with the General Plan and matches the zon-
ing for the opposite corner and therefore he had no objec-
tions.
City Manager Callinan explained that the Planned Unit Devel-
opmcit classification should not be attached because the
plan submitted and displayed would have to be changed to
accommodate the access from the Expressway being worked out
by the County Road Department.
Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the zon-
ing application of H. Hilliard and E.A. LaChapelle for Re-
gional Commercial - Planned Unit Development of,1.6 acres at
the northeasterly corner of Commerce Boulevard and Rohnert
Park Expressway.
Mr. Herb Hilliard appeared and advised that the property had
been purchased from Cofego Enterprises and a portion of the
parcel sold to Exchange Bank, subject to rezoning and propert
access. He advised he had been assured by Mr. Donald Head,
County Director of Public Works, that there would be adequate
traffic circulation for the property. He estimated 12 to 24
months for development of the proposed shopping center. He
stated he would prefer Regional Commercial zoning of the
entire parcel of 16 acres at this time.
Mr. Leonard Garrison of GenEx Development Corporation was
recognized and advised that his firm was developing a shop-
ping center on the opposite corner of Commerce Boulevard
and Rohnert.Park Expressway which would have a Safeway Store
as the prime tenant and that groundbreaking ceremonies were
set for March 27. He advised that if a second shopping
center was approved that all the tenants would do poorly
simply because there are not enough people to support all
the spaced that both shopping centers plan to offer basically
the same services; and does not think the area warrants
two shopping centers at this time.
There being; no cne further desiring to be heard, Mayor
Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion_ followed concerning zoning all the 16 acre parcel
or just the portion for the bank site. The Council indicated
it would prefer to rezone the.bank site only at this time
and give a statement of intent to n zone the remainder of
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the parcel to Regional Commercial when the developer was
ready to proceed. Mr. Hilliard indicated this would be
acceptable w him although he preferred zoning of the entire
parcel.
Ordinance No. 157 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change -
Portion of AP No. 143- 050 -14)
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 157 was in-
troduced by title.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and approved by the following voice vote, the Coun-
cil went on record that the remainder of AP No. 143 - 050 -14
will be rezoned to Regional Commercial at such time as the
applicant indicate, he is ready to proceed and submits sat-
isfactory plans for same:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, and
Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because
he does not feel the Council should give carte blanche
approval until economics dictate and the only way to know
is to have an economic feasibility study done.
File No. 0201 City Manager Callinan explained the application.. of Mr. Alan
Whitchurch Appl. Whitchurch for a sideyard set -back variance to place an
for Sideyard Set- additional building, at 50 Utility Court to within 3 feet
back Variance of the easterly property line and advised that the adjoining
property owner on the east, Mr. James Groom, had been con-
tacted and had no objection. A brief discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and approved. by the following voice vote, the
Council made the necessary findings and granted the variance:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, and
Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because
he does not know what the findings are.
File No. 203 Councilman Rogers stated for the record that he is a real
.,Mr. A. Condiotti's estate broker, but does not represent Mr. Condiotti, and
Request for 60 foot feels that discussion will affect future development of
Wide Lots Rohnert Park and therefore will participate in the discus-
sion and voting.
City Manager Callinan displayed a tentative map submitted
by Mr. Condiotti and explained. that the lots were 60 foot
wide. He advised that he had indicated to Mr. Condiotti
that he could not accept it for processing but would sche-
dule the matter for Council discussion since it would involve
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an ordinance amendment. He reported that he had looked at
some of Mr. Condiotti?s developments in Petaluma and thought
they were ery nice and had confirmed that he was a good
builder. He stated he did not want to imply any personal
disapproval of Mr. Condiotti, but that it was felt by the
Planning Commission when drafting the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances that 65 foot minimum lots were more desirable.
The only deviation had been the Young America Homes subdivi-
sion with 45 foot lots and explained that in that instance
there had been more open space, He suggested that 60 foot
lots might be considered if some lots were provided for
mini -- parks. Direction from the Council was solicited by
Mr. Callinan.
County Planner Wes Vail expressed the opinion that 65 foot
lots should be sustained because it allows for more flexi-
bility in design, arrangement of the houses on lots, keeps
-the density down, and if a developer wanted smaller lots he
should submit an application for Planned Unit Development
and provide for open space.
Mr. Condiotti appeared and advised that Rohnert Park is the
only city of any size in Sonoma County that does not have
a 6,000 square foot minimum lot size and yet could least
afford it from an economic standpoint. Fie stated he could
not build more expensive homes in Rohnert Park at this time.
He expressed the opinion that no city grows'until
it can attract many builders and from an economic standpoint
and a growth standpoint he could not build here unless the
ordinance was changed.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at.approximate-
Leaves and Returns ly 9:05 p.m. and returned at approximately 9:07 p.m.
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and advised he believes 6,000
square feet should be the minimum lot size in Rohnert Park
and that $50,000 to $60,000 homes are being built in Marin
County on 60 foot lots.
Mr. John Smaby was recognized and asked how 65 foot lots
would lead to more expensive homes. Mr. Condiotti responded
that if lot costs are too high then the houses cannot be
sold. Mr. Smaby indicated he would support Mr. Condiottifs
request if he submitted a Planned Unit Development and the
ordinance was left unchanged.
Councilman Rogers pointed out that Holiday Park is the only
subdivision built upon 6500 square foot lots; that all other
subdivisions were approved before the Zoning Ordinance was
adopted, and the only reason the developers of Holiday Park
could do so was because it was part of a larger development
which goes into Cotati where some of the lots are only 52 -53
feet wide.. He advised he thought it was time for a change
in the Ordinance.
Councilman Roberts commented that he had looked at the
Condiotti developm ents in Petaluma and thought they were
Pixton Request for
Architectural Approv-
al
File 205 - Spivock
Company Development
of Area North cE Golf
Course
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very nice. He advised he had supported the 6500 square foot
lot minimum in order to provide side yards for recreational
vehicles, but comparatively speaking, there did not seem to
be enough recreational vehicles in Rohnert Park to warrant
that view.
Councilman Buchanan also advised he believed Mr. Condiotti's
houses were very good and asked if he was willing to put in
a small park. Mr. Condiotti responded that in essence he
had already done so when purchasing the land because the
owners had adjusted the sales price to compensate for allow-
ing the city to purchase park land at $750 per acre.
Councilman Smith advised he felt reducing the density and
not providing for public lands was not the right way to go.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and approved by the following roll call vote, staff
was directed to prepare and set for hearing an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a 6,000 square foot
minimum lot sizes
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and
Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith made a motion to table the previous motion.
Councilman Smith's motion died for lack of a second.
City Manager Callinan advised that Mr_. R. E. Pixton had
called to request that his scheduled matter be deferred.
Mr. Norman Spivock was not present, therefore discussion
on his October 1 letter concerning development of the area
north of the golf course was deferred.
Drag Strip Use of Old City Manager Callinan reported that the Old Cotati Raceway
Cotati Raceway had been used recently for a drag strip and that the city
had not been requiring use permits for the area because it
was away from the bulk of the city's population but that
perhaps use permits should be required when the new mobile
home park in the area becomes populated. Discussion follow-
ed. Staff was directed to talk with representatives of
the mobile home park and the drag strip to find out the
anticipated timetables and work out an agreeable program.
Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 9:30 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor
p.m.
Project No. 1971 -2 City
Snyder Lane Lane,
until
n a ee
Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:35
Manager Callinan reviewed Project No. 1971 -2, Snyder
and advised that the construction bids could be held
November. He advised that the assessment bonds were
Councilman Rogers
Leaves
Meeting Report -
Chamber of Commerce
re City Fi ancial
Support
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still. not sold because of the high assessments on the Luth-
eran Church property and Sonoma. Campus Company= lands and
suggested that possibly city gas tax funds of approximately
$24,000 to $25,000 be used to reduce the assessments on the
properties across from the high school in view of the import-
ance of the project to the community. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
Council will consider making a contribution to the Snyder
Lane Project No. 1971 -2 from gas tax funds and that the staff
and bond counsel be directed to prepare an appropriate resol-
ution for actionat the next regular meeting:
AYES: (4)m� pilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, and
NC'_S : (1) Mayor Hopkins
Mayor Hopkins stated he voted no because he doesn't believe
the city should finance a commercial venture.
City Manager Callinan responded that the project was to im-
prove the road in front of the high school.
Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point
in the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :48 p.m.
Councilman Smith reported that he and Councilman Buchanan
had met with representatives of the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce but the meeting had not been entirely successful.
Proposed activities of the Chamber, which seemed to be
primarily aimed at promoting growth in the community, were
discussed. He advised that in order for the Chamber to
function properly it would need $14,000 and the city had
been requested.to share in the cost and enter into a con-
tract with the Chamber for services. He advised he was not
entirely satisfied with the proposed contract and would like
to see some changes.
Mr,. Jack Eddinger, Vice President of the Chamber, reported
that he felt the meeting had been very successful and hoped
that the matter could be worked out and a contract entered
into between the city and the chamber. He indicated he
would like some input from the Council as a whole. Upon
.,questioning, Mr. Eddinger responded that it was planned to
employ competent personnel which initially would include a
managing director and a part time secretary.
Councilman Smith read the proposed duties of the chamber
from the proposal submitted to the Council. He suggested
that other projects such as Founders Day, Spruce Up Campaign
etc. should perhaps be included. Discussion followed.
Mr. Eddinger advised the chamber would like an indication
from the Council that it would approve $5,000 for the cham-
ber if the chamber could raise $10,000. Discussion followed.
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Upon notion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan., and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council went on record for one -third participation by the
city contingent upon two - thirds participation by the Cham-
ber of Commerce in the funding of chamber activities:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Smith
NOES: (1) Mayor Hopkins
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Rogers
Cultural Arts Com-
Appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission were deferred.
mission Appointments
New City Office
City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Rohnert Park
Building
Chamber of Commerce dated October 12 which expressed support
for the new city office building. Discussion followed. It
was decided to have an adjourned meeting on the proposed
new city office building on Thursday, October 21, at 7 :00 pm.
Wage and Price
Councilman Smith brought to the attention of the Council a
Freeze
ruling his company had received concerning vacation benefits
as related to the wage and price freeze. City Manager
Callinan responded that some of the rules varied for cities
and the League of California Cities should have information
available shortly.
Tax Reform
Councilman Smith reported that tax reform negotiations had
broken down in the State Legislature and on various propos-
als being considered. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman. Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
write to Governor Reagan and the appropriate representatives
to express opposition to any tax reform that would place a
limit on city expenditures.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 10 :15 p.m. He
returned at approximately 10 :17 p.m.
Stop Signs Councilman Roberts suggested the installation of stop signs
at the intersection of Baron and Burton Avenues. Staff
indicated the location would be checked.
Holiday Park Councilman Smith noted that Forhim Corporation had requested
the Local Agency Formation Commission to include Holiday
Park in the Cotati Fire Protection District. He was assured
by City Manager Callinan that only the acreage in the City
of Cotati was included in that request.
Pedestrian Safety City Manager Callinan noted that copies of a report on the
Report Pedestrian Safety Program, prepared by Officer Dennis Hays,
had been provided. to each Councilman.
Chlorine FAcilities City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
At Sewer Plant cil that facilities for bulk storage of chlorine were being
installed at the sewer plant with the work being done by the
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Public'Works Department as inexpensively as possible.
Polaroid Camera City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
cil the loss of the city's Polaroid camera and requested
authorization to purchase another one. He noted that Coun-
cilman Roberts had been loaning his Polaroid to city staff
for some time.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to
purchase a new Polaroid camera.
Desks for Additional City Manager Callinan reviewed the facts in his memo dated'
Office Staff October 15 relating; to the purchase of new desks for the new
clerks anticipated for placement under the Emergency Employ-
ment Act of 1971.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of up to
$850 for desks and chairs for the new clerks was approved.
Annexation No, 7 City Manager Callinan advised that Land Investors Research
had indicated they would be seeking an extension of time for
Annexation No. 7. A brief discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, staff
was directed to write a letter to the Local Agency Formation
Co mission requesting an extension of time for Annexation
No 7:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Smith
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Rogers
Mr. Hatcher's Pigeons City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Everett Hatcher's letter
regarding rebuilding of his pigeon lofts to conform with
the ordinance.
Mr. Hatcher was present and advised he had understood that
existing lofts were exempt from.the ordinance untli. he re-
ceived a letter from the City Manager recently indicating
otherwise.
City Manager Callinan referred to.a letter sent to interested
parties prior to adoption of the ordinance which advised that
lofts would have to conform to the ordinance with the excep,
Lion of distance from dwellings. Discussion was held as
to whether,or not to hold a public hearing on Mr. Hatcher's
pigeon operation, City Attorney Maxwell advised that not
much.would..be accomplished by holding a public hearing on
the matter.
Upon questioning, Mr. Hatcher indicated he could reconstruct
his pigeon lofts within a month. A brief discussion followed.
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The Council indicated it would allow Mr. Hatcher 45 days
within which to reconstruct his pigeon lofts and if it was
not done within that time then steps would be taken to re-
move the lofts.
AB 3066 City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
Parks 6 Recreation cil a letter received from Assemblyman. Z °Berg requesting
Bcnd Measure support for AB 3066 which provided for a Parks and Recrea-
tion bond issue.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
write a letter to Governor Reagan expressing support for
AB 3066.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:32 p.m.
Mr. Paul Golis - Mr. :Paul Golis was recognized and stated the six -plex under
Six -plex Construction construction on the corner of Commerce Boulevard and Arlen
on Arlen Drive Drive should be removed and advised he thought the City
File No. 0117 Council should take action similar to that considered on Mr.
Hatcher.'s msttE,�^, i.e., hold a public hearing.
He advised that the rezoning had been given to Bart Mitchell
and the building was being built by Councilman Buchanan who
had made the motion to change the zoning, to grant the vari-
ance and to grant an extension of time.
City Attorney Maxwell advised that the city could not stop
construction because the City Council's action had lead the
applicant to believe there was no reason he could not pro-
ceed.
Mr. Golis stated there was a failure to follow the ordinance
and indicated he would file suit when the Council indicated
it would take no action in the matter.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:40 p.m. to Thursday, October 21st and 7:00 p.m.
Dep ty City Clerk
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