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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 Page -2- October 18, 1971 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. Page -3- October 18, 1971 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. Page -4- 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 Page -5- October 18, 1971 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- Page -6- October 18, 1971 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 Page -7- October 18, 1971 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 Page -8- October 18, 1971 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 Page -9- October 18, 1971 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 Page -10- October 18, 1971 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. Page -1.1- October 18, 1971 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 Page -12- October 18, 1971 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. Page -13- October 18, 1971 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 APPROVED: