1970/07/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 6, 1970
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session at 7:00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 South-
west Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts,
Rogers, and Smith
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney
Maxwell and Engineer Hudis
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 15,
and 23rd were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
communication except as noted specifically in these minutes.
File No. 105 City Manager Callinan read a letter dated June 25, 1970
from Paul Golis, of Cofego Enterprises, to the City Council
relative to Council action taken in connection with Arthur
Howard's request for confirmation of service station zon-
ing at the southeast corner of Commerce Blvd. and Rohnert
Park Expressway.
City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that he had re-
viewed the file.and that the Council action had not been
illegal. Mayor Smith reviewed Council action on the said
location.
File No. 143 City Manager Calltan read a letter dated July 1, 1970 from
Vic Freeman of Western Hosts which contained an offer to
sell "seven lots" on future Santa Alicia Drive to the City
for Alicia Park expansion. Council asked for a staff recom-
mendation at the next regular meeting before taking any
action on the offer of Western Hosts.
Legal Representa- City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 6, 1970
tion for City from Paul Golis, Rohnert Park Realty, regarding Budget
Item 430, Legal Services. A brief disouviion followed.
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Railroad Rights of Mayor Smith reviewed the beautification of railroad rights
Way Beautification of way matter. A brief discussion followed during which
the Council deferred any action on a proposed agreement be-
tween the city and the railroad for landscaping railroad
rights of way through the city until after the July 15th
PUC meeting concerning landscaping.
P.G. & E. Rates City Manager Callinan read a letter dated June 16, 1970
from H. E. Boyett of P.G. & E. regarding rates and also a
letter dated June 29, 1970 from Fr. Paul Golis of Rohnert
Park Realty on the same subject.
Mayor Smith reported that he and City Manager Callinan had
gone to the Public Utilities Commission recently and found
that P.G. & E.'s position on rate changes was generally
correct.
A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, to send to the
P.U.C. all recent communications concerning P.G. & E. rates
with a request that the P.U.C. review utility rates. Said
motion was seconded by Councilman Buchanan.
Discussion followed in which Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E. and
Rohnert Park residents Thorvald Andersen and Betty Brooks
participated. City Manager Callinan stated for the record
that the P.U.C. verified all figures and information fur-
nished to the Council by P.G. & E. and himself.
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"max U PtL.L � SddC) 1,10rd w is Unanimously approved on a
voice vote.
Golf Pro's Contract Counolman Roberts reported that informal discussions had
been held with Mr. Porter concerning his contract and that
the committee would have a recommendation ready for presen-
tation at the meeting to be held July 7, 1970.
TOPS Donation Mayor Smith reported on attending a recent TOPS club meet-
ing at which a $25.00 check had been donated to the City
by Rohnert Park TOPS to start a fund for a sound system
at the Community Center. Staff was directed to write a
letter of appreciation to the TOPS Club.
File No. 0157 City Manager Callinan summarized the application of W.F.
W.F. Cahill Cahill, 7795 Beverly Drive, for a variance to move corner
lot side yard fence closer to street. Mr. and Mrs. Cahill
were present. Mr. Cahill spoke briefly to the Council
regarding his applicatnn and complimented City Building
Inspector Barnhart on his helpfulness.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council made the
necessary finding and W.F. Cahill's application for vari-
ance was granted.
Project No. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan reported that bids had been opened
Southwest Blvd. on Project No. 1970 -4, Southwest Blvd., July 2, 1970.
Resolution No.
70 -87
Resolution No.
70 -88
Resolution No.
70 -69
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Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the
Engineer's Report for Project 1970 -4.
Bond Counsel Philip Assaf reported that notices of the
public hearing had been posted, published, and mailed and
affidavits of same were on file. He further advised that
the Engineer's Report was on file and contained the items
required by law.
Engineer Hudis reported that the last right of way was at
the title company and should be recorded within the next
day or two.
Engineer Hudis reported on the bids received for the pro -
ject and advised that O.C. Jones & Sons of Berkeley,
California was the low bidder. He explained the boundaries
of the assessment district, and the basis for the assess -
ments.
City Manager Callinan advised that no written communications
concerning the Engineer's Report had been received. There
being no one wishing to be heard Mayor Smith declared the
public hearing closed.
City Manager Callinan advised that a letter had been re-
ceived from Bank of America stating they were holding funds
to pay off the assessments for Young America Homes, on
Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2.
A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 70 -48 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No.
1970 -4)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 70 -87 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRM-
ING THE ASSESSMENT.' AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS
(Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 7088 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Southwest Boulevard`
Improvement Project No. 1970 -4)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Rosolu-
tion No. 70 -89 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATINr Go_LrTx(_ v1:a N
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70'90 Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 70 -90 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Southwest Blvd. Right _ of =
70 -91 way)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion cf Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 70 -91 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan advised it was necessary to obtain
Grade Crossing permission from the P.U.C. to increase the width of South-
west Boulevard grade crossing from 32 feet to 64 feet and
that the railroad had indicated it would cooperate as long
as the city paid for the cost of any additional protection
required.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to
continue efforts for approval of a 64 foot grade crossing
on Southwest Boulevard.
Project No. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan advised the Council it would be
P.G.- & E. Installa- necessary to issue a purchase order to P.G. & E. for the
tions necessary installations on Southwest Boulevard in accord-
ance with a letter of July 6 from Mr. Hack Boyette of
P.G. & E. and requested Council approval of such a purchase
order.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was °directed to
issue a purchase order to P.G. & E. for necessary installa-
tions and work on Southwest Boulevard in accordance with
the July 6th letter from P.G. & E.
Project 1969 -1A City Manager Callinan explained the proposed project and
reported on a petition received for same.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS (Southwest
70 -92 Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1969 -1A)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -92
was adopted.
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Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDNR.TAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
70 -93 TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND .ACTS FOR THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO -
CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
(Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1969 -1A)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -93 was
adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 69 -124 ENTITLED "A
70 -94 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE -
MENTS" (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -94 was
adopted.
Project No. 1970 -6 City Manager Callinan reported that a request had been
Cofego Dr. - Santa received to form an assessment district for Project 1970 -6,
Alicia Drive but advised the Council that of the three property owners
involved, two were in arrears on the taxes. Mr. Callinan
also advised that he had talked with Bert Grant of North-
ern California Developers Company who was opposed to the
assessment proceedings.
Mr. Paul Golis of Cofego :Enterprises and Mr. Victor Free-
man of Western Hosts were present and participated in a
discussion with the Council. It was decided to discuss
Project 1970 -6 at the next regular Council meeting in order
to allow time for Mr. Freeman and Mr. Golis to contact
Northern California Developers Company.
Proposed Ordinance City Manager Callinan read a proposed ordinance to regulate
Regulating Keeping the keeping of poultry. He reported that notice of the
of Poultry public hearing had been published and notices mailed to
residents in the community interested in this problem. He
He also advised that copies of the pertinent ordinances
had been obtained from San Francisco and Los Angeles and
said ordinances did allow carrier or homing pigeons sub -
ject to certain conditions.
Mayor Smith declared the scheduled public hearing open
and asked for the names of those who wished to be heard.
Mr. Walburn, 3715 Primrose, Santa Rosa, representing Mr.
Hatcher, briefly summarized the Petaluma ordinance and
spoke in support of homing pigeons being allowed in resi-
dential areas.
Mr. Cameron Craik9. 7739 Bernice Ct., spoke in support of
homing pigeons, describing their training process and re-
quested the Council to enact an ordinance which would allow
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homing pigeons in residential areas.
Mr. Robert Gaylex, 7657 Bonita Avenue spoke in opposition
to pigeons being allowed and complained of droppings on the
roof of his home which attracted flies.
Mr. Guy MU.illirls, 7617 Bonita Avenue, spoke in opposition
to pigeons being allowed and complained of not being able
to use his yard, barbeque, etc. due to pigeon droppings.
Mrs. James Harrison, 7668 Beverly Drive, spoke in support
of pigeons.
Mr. Everett Matcher, 7684 Beverly Drive, spoke in support of
pigeons, stating he would be willing to control their hours
of flight and shorten their flying time, if necessary, in
order to work out something agreeable to all concerned.
Mrs. Ruth Herold, 7684 Bonita, suggested perhaps a limit
on the number of birds allowed and other compromise measures
might be a solution.
Mr. George Goring, 373 Burton, requested the Council to
also enact some regulations controlling rabbits and other
similar small animals.
Mr. David Gallagher, 7751 Bonita, asked if pigeons carried
diseases and if so, what they were.
City Manager Callinan read a petition presented by Michael
Mullins and signed by many residents which was in opposi-
tion to the keeping of homing pigeons in residential areas.
City staff was requested to obtain an opinion from the
County Health Department regarding the possibility of pig-
eons carrying disease.
Mr. Craik suggested that perhaps he and Mr. Mullins meet
with City Manager Callinan to draft a suitable ordinance
regulating the keeping of poultry.
Upon motion of Connoi.lma.n Ropars. -,Prondp(I by Onurni lmn.n
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mr. Craik, Mr. Mullins,
and City Manager Callinan were appointed to draft an
ordinance regulating the keeping of poultry. Councilman
Rogers was requested by the Council to work with the com-
mittee.
Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point ,
the time being approximately 9045 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 10000
p.m.
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Roeolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF .AMENDED ASSESSMENT.RE
70 -95 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7
(Project No. 1956 -1 - Assessment No. 8.248.2)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution, and advised
that a public hearing will be held on August 3, 1970.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -95
was adopted.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ,AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING INSTALL -
70 -96 ATION OF STOP SIGNS
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -96
was adopted.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATES AT GOLF COURSE
70 -97
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -97
was adopted.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Colegio Vista Park)
70 -98
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -98
was adopted.
City Manager Callinan xequested authority to make the
necessary disbursement for the park and to purchase title
insurance for the property.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, authorization was given
to disburse the funds to purchase the park and title in-
surance.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROEVERT PARK RE-
70-99 JECTING CLAIM OF CALIFORNIA STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
AS INSURERS FOR PAULINE P014MS
City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -99
was adopted.
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Storer Cable TV City Manager Callinan read a letter from Paul Raymon of
Storer Broadcasting Company concerning costs involved in
originating programs in Rohnert Parka
Councilmen Rogers and Buchanan asked that the record show
that they abstained from discussion on this matter.
Councilman Rogers left the Council chambers at this point
in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:25 p.m.
Mr. ?arilliam Schiller of Storer Cable TV was present to an-
swer questions of the Council. Jim Bergen, 483 Alta Avenue,
was recognized and offered to obtain information on costs
involved, with the help of Mr. Don Kate of Rancho Cotate
High School. Mr. Paul Golis was present and participated
in the discussion which followed.
The Council suggested that staff contact Mr. Don Kite of
Rancho Cotate High School and seek his aid in possibly
video taping City Council meetings.
1515 Act Assess- City Manager Callinan, advised of the delinquencies in 1915
ment Delinquencies Act Assessments and requested Council authorization to ad-
vance $25,000 to the County Treasurer in order to meet
July 2, 1970 payments.'
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the loan of $25,000 to
the County Treasurer was authorized in order to meet July
2, 1970 payments in the various Rohnert Park 1915 Act re-
demption funds.
City Animal Shelter City Manager Callinan reported on a petition received from
residents in the apartment house adjacent to the animal
shelter objecting to the noise of the animals. A brief
discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, an expenditure of up to
$250.00 to add a wall to the animal shelter was authorized.
Golf Lake Estates City Manager Callinan advised that a deed for the Golf
Park Lakes Estates Park had been recorded on July 2, 1970, and
that the purchase price had been $750-00 per acre.
Brewster Ames City Attorney Maxwell reported that there would be no legal
Memorial implications if the Council should decide to authorize the
donation of $100.00 from the Cultural Arts Commission bud-
get to the Sonoma State College Student Emergency Loan Fund
in memory of Brewster Ames. A brief discussion followed.
Upon motion by CouncO�man Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, Council
approved the donation of $100 from the Cultural. Arts
Commission budget to the Sonoma State College Student
Emergency Loan Fund.
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AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Smith
NOES: (1) Councilman Buchanan
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Rogers
Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers returned to the Council Chambers at this
Returns point, the time being 10 :45 p.m.
Recreation Commission Upon inquiry, City Attorney Maxwell agreed to represent
Members members of the Recreation Commission, if requested by the
individual commissioners, at depositions for which they had
been subpoenaed in connection with a libel suit involving
the city officials and to include said services in his
regular retainer.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, with Councilman Buchanan
and Rogers abstaining, City Attorney Maxwell was authorized
to represent the Recreation Commission members at their
depositions.
Paul Golis Request In response to an inquiry from Mayor Smith, Mr. Paul Golis
for Time on Agenda was recognized and requested 15 minutes on the agenda of
the next regular Council meeting in lieu of speaking now.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10 :50 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m. July 7, 1970 .
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