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1970/07/20 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 20, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, and Smith Late: (1) Councilman Roberts, his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes. Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, .Asst. to the City Manager Albright, Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail, and Deputy City Attorney Mawson. Staff Late: City Manager Callinan, his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 29, July 1 and 6 were approved as submitted. Action was de- ferred on the minutes of July 7. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Proposed Pigeon Councilman Rogers reported he had met with both sides of Ordinance the pigeon matter and should have a report by next meeting. 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 0014 Supt. of Public Works Wiggins read a letter from Mrs. Yvonne McCulla for continuance of a family care home use permit at 7481 Boris Ct. Deputy City Attorney was requested to check on whether the permit went with the property or the individuals involved. Redwood Empire Supt. of Public Works Wiggins brought to the attention of Kennel Club the Council a request from Redwood Empire Kennel Club to File 0101 use Benecia Park for its annual dog show on May 8 and 9, 1971® Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the request of Fndwood Empire Kennel'Club to use Benecia Park on May 8 and 9, 1971 was approved. Page -2- July 20, 1970 Undergrounding of Councilman Hopkins reported he had received a letter from Utilities - Young Mr. Paul Golis regarding undergrounding of utilities by America Homes Young America Homes in Subdivision 15 and 16B, and advised it was being referred to City Manager Callinan. CATV Equipment Councilman Hopkins reported that Jim Bergen had checked for Program Origina- with the Petaluma High School District and had been in- tion formed that the TV equipment used for the recent Candidate's Night had cost $2,934.70. Councilman Hopkins also reported that equipment used in Healdsburg had cost approximately 85,000 although it was not up to TV studio standards. Public Safety Dept. Councilman Roberts inquired about a re- assignment of per- sonnel referred to in the Public Safety Department report. Staff advised that either Chief Dennett or City Manager Callinan would be contacted to clarify this. Property Assessment Mayor Smith reported that his property hadii4� bee ' assessed Practices since 1960 and requested that City Manager Callinan be directed to contact the Assessor's Office regarding assess- ment practices in Rohnert Park. Burton Avenue Playlot Supt. of Public Works reviewed the matter of the Burton Avenue Playlot re- development and expressed the hope that the Sonoma State College people involved would not be offended that the city had done some work in the playlot. Mssrs.Patrick Bailey and Michael McBride were recognized and showed some slides to illustrate the fact that the nlav- lot was unsatisfactory for small children as redesigned by a college art class. They suggested that the tree stumps and tunnel in particular should be removed and replaced with swings as well as the addition of some baby swings, and a sand box and presented a drawing to the Coun- cil. They also suggested that no age restriction be imposed on the park by means of signs. Mr. Barry Godolphin, 332 Burton Avenue, and teacher at Sonoma State College, was recognized and reviewed the college students involvement with the redesigning of the playlot and submission of plans to the Recreation Commis- sion. City Council and city staff. He advised that no one from the city had contacted Mr. DuBov, Sonoma, State College Art professor, to apprise him of the situation and he did not know of the remodeling until coming to work one morning to find heavy equipment at work. Mr. Godolphin proposed that City Manager Callinan send a letter of appreciation for the work done and also an apology to Professor DuBov, the Acting President of Sonoma State College, Argus Courier, Press Democrat, and the Central County Clarion. Councilman Roberts stated for the record that he did not know of any problem until reading about it in the Press Democrat. He further advised that the college students had assured the City Council the work would be done by the end Page -3- July 20, 1970 of school in June and felt that Professor DuBov had been negligent in not advising the city that work would not be done on schedule. Discussion followed in which Mary Moher, Sonoma State College student, and Louis Beary participated as well as those already mentioned. File No. 0156 Supt. of Public Works Wiggins reviewed the application of Northern California Northern California Dwelling Development for a zoning Dwelling Development change. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the applica- tion of Northern California Dwelling Development for zoning change of AP143- 060 -13 to RM- 1500 -PD. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins advised that notices of the public hearing had been mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the parcel of land. No one appeared in opposi- tion to the zoning change and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 130 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - AP143- 060 -13) Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 130 was introduced: AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan File No. 0134 Mr. Bill Mueller of Young America Homes was present and Colegio Vista Sub - was asked about the use of Masonite vs. Plywood in the con - division No. 2 struction of homes currently being built by Young America Homes in Subdivision 15 -B. Mayor Smith obtained samples of Masonite from his car and demonstrated how it could be broken. Discussion followed. Engineer Hudis advised that Masonite was approved by the Uniform Building Code and the Federal Housing Administration, both of which were.conser- vative agencies. Councilman Rogers stated for the record that he would ab- stain from any discussion and voting on Subdivisions 15B and 16B. City Manager City Manager Callhan arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 8 :25 p.m. City Manager Callinan reviewed the improvement plans for Page -4- July 20, 1970 Golegio vista Subdivision loo. 2 acid suggested inert a.aaicioi,- al landscaping be provided for in the driveways and walk- ways. A discussion followed with Mr. Mueller and Mr. P. Golis commenting. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point, Leaves the titre bring approximately 8043 p,in_ Councamsn Rogers made a motion to approve the Colegio Vista Subdivision, Unit No. 2 improvement plans prepared by Milton Hudis, R.C.E. with the condition that additional landscaping improvements will be installed in the walk -way and access easements shown in the plans. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved by the following voice votes AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins and Buchanan Discussion followed concerning cost of the houses in Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2 as opposed to Subdivisions 15B and 16B. Councilman Roberts made a motion to approve the final map of Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2 prepared by Milton Hudis, R.C.E. and authorized the mayor to execute the standard subdivision agreement. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Rogers, and approved by the following voice vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2) Councilman Hopkins and Buchanan File 0014 A brief discussion was held concerning Mrs. McCulla's letter McCulla letter relative to buying the residence at 7481 Boris Court if she could continue the family care home operation now concsucted by the Kenworthy's® Mr. Callinan advised that according to the city's zoning ordinance, a use permit runs with the land and not an individual. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkinsreturned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point, the time being approximately 8 :47 p.m. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan reviewed the status of Annexation No. 6 and advised that Mr. Paul Golis and Mr. Pred Rohnert had requested a meeting with the City Council. Mr. Callinan further reported that notices of the public hearing had been published and mailed, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Annexation No. 6. City Manager Callinan read a letter from Rohnert Park Realty signed by Paul Golis, dated July 7, 1970, requesting a meeting to discuss Annexation No. 6 before its finaliza- tion. Page -5- July 20, 1970 Mr. Golis was recognized and staled for the record the reason annexation had not taken place before was due to the contract requirement for a park site. Deputy City Attorney explained the stepsinvolved in the annexation procedure. A brief discussion followed. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing continued to July 28, 1970 at 700 p.m. Lion William Reynolds William D. Reynolds, 243 Arlen Drive, Rohnert Park Lions Club member and institutional representative of Boy Scout Troop No. 68 and Cub Scout Pack No. 68 advised of a fund raising project of selling American Flags. He proposed that flag holders be installed in front of each business with the cost to be borne by the city and that each business ob- tain a flag and fly it each day. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was given to Mr. Reynolds proposal and he was requested to work with Supt. of Public Works Wiggins on the Project. Mr. Paul Golis Mr. Paul Golis was recognized for his scheduled presenta- tion but deferred commenting at this time upon assurance from the Council that he would have an opportunity to speak when the budget item came up on the agenda. Mr. Dan Logue Mr. Dan Logue appeared before the Council, introduced Pop Warner Football Ray Jones who was appdihted a Pop Warner All- American, and requested a contribution to help defray expenses of send - ing Ray Jones to the All - American conference. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized a contribution of $100.00 to the College View Youth Club. Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point, the time being approximately 9 :10 p.m. Reconvene Vice Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9 :20 p.m. with Councilman Rogers, Roberts and himself present. Agreement with Action on the agreement with Robert Porter, Golf Pro was Robert Porter deferred until the next meeting. Golf Pro Resolution RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY 70 -101 OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 -71 City Manager Callinan summarized the budget for 1970 -71. Page -6- July 20, 1970 Vice Mayor Hopkins asked if anyone in the audience had any comments on the budget. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and read from a prepared statement regarding the effect of mobile homes on the tax rate, a copy of which is attached to the original of these minutes. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, payment of Progress Pay- ment No. 2 to A. Teichert & Son, Inc. in the amount of $42,133.40 was authorized. Project HUD Engineer Hudis reported on Project HUD WS- Calif -333 and WS -Calif -333 recommended an extension of time for Argonaut Constructors Well #6 and Tank #1 to September 1, 1970. He also advised that Progress Pay- ment No. 2 in the amount of $41,611.19 was in order for -navmPnt . Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, an extension of time to September 1, 1970 was granted to Argonaut Constructors. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $41,611.19 was authorized. Project 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project 1970 -4 advising Southwest Blvd. that the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company hod con- sented to a 64 foot crossing and that a Public Utilities Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 70 -101 was adopted: AYES: (3) Councilman Roberts, Rogers, Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2) Councilman Buchanan, Smith Project No. 1969 -1 Engineer Hudis reported that the anticipated cost of Pro - Snyder Dane ject No. 1969 -1 was "664,322, much higher than anticipated, due to more than usual excavation, draInage improvements in anticipation of ultimate development, an eight inch thicker street than usual due to anticipated heavy traffic, and probable bond discount, as well as the fact that part of Southwest Boulevard is included 'in this project. Dis- cussion followed with Mr. Hudis and Mr. Golis participating after which City Manager Callinan was directed to proceed toward calling for bids. PrniAnt Nn_ 19hA -Ai EnpinpPr HiAi.s r_enorted on Project No. 1969 -3 and advised Avram Avenue and that Progress Payment No. 2 in the amount of $fi42,133.40 was Santa .Alicia Drive in order. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, payment of Progress Pay- ment No. 2 to A. Teichert & Son, Inc. in the amount of $42,133.40 was authorized. Project HUD Engineer Hudis reported on Project HUD WS- Calif -333 and WS -Calif -333 recommended an extension of time for Argonaut Constructors Well #6 and Tank #1 to September 1, 1970. He also advised that Progress Pay- ment No. 2 in the amount of $41,611.19 was in order for -navmPnt . Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, an extension of time to September 1, 1970 was granted to Argonaut Constructors. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $41,611.19 was authorized. Project 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project 1970 -4 advising Southwest Blvd. that the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company hod con- sented to a 64 foot crossing and that a Public Utilities Page -7- July 20, 1970 Commission order concerning the wider crossing should. be issued very soon. Resolution A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS No. 70-102 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -102 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS No. 70 -103 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -103 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1970 -6 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project No. 1970 -6 and Cofego Drive and recommended that the assessment district proceed in the Santa Alicia Drive hopes that the involved property owners`tax delinquencies . could be corrected but provided that the involved property owners agree to pay the engineering fees of Milton Hudis in the event the project was not consummated. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and explained that his com- pany was no longer interested in participating in the pro- ject, but that he would work privately with Western Hosts in order to protect its development. Mr. Victor Freeman of Western Hosts was recognized and re- quested some assurance from the Council that it would cooperate in working out the access problem to the north side of Western Hosts' proposed development. A lengthy discussion followed involving various methods of dealing with the access problem of Western Hosts. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, Council indicated a willingness to cooperate with Western Hosts in solving the access problem to the north side of Western Hosts' development with construction of Transport Avenue as a last resorts AYES: (2) Councilman Rogers and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith Project No. 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Water.-Pollution Control Water Pollution Plant Demonstration Project and advised that Mr. James Control Plant Gibson, recently retired from the City of Santa Rosa, had Demonstration Project been hired as inspector for the project. Page -8- July 20, 1970 lire Wme G11es rix William WlleS, Hammel Road, X V MIWM, Was rcv ^vg^iai ued Solid Waste and sought Council support to prevent location of a Sonoma Disposal Site County Solid Waste Disposal Site on Hammel Road near his home. City Manager Callinan announced that Mr. Don Head, Sonoma County Director of Public Works, would be appearing at the August 3, 1970 meeting to discuss possible locations for the disposal site. Park and Recreation City Manager Callinan advised there were approximately 110 Director Applicants applicants for the position of Parks and Recreation Direc- tor and that a written test would be necessary. Culverts on South City Manager Callinan reviewed the need for, and benefits Santa Rosa Avenue of, large drahage culverts on South Santa Rosa Avenue and that cost of the culverts had been estimated at approximate- ly $1,000. He commented on the County's willingness to install the culverts if they are provided by the City. A brief discussion Vollowed during which staff was directed to contact property owners benefitted to solicit their participation in the cost of the culverts. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of up to `1,500 for culverts on South Santa Rosa Avenue was authorized. Revised Plans for City Manager Callinan reported that the revised plans for Alicia and Benecia Alicia and Benecia Parks and related school grounds had Parks been presented to the Recreation Commission and recommended that a joint meeting of the Recreation Commission and City Council be held Monday, July 27, 1970, at 7030 p.m. to review the plans. The Council concurred in the recommenda- tion. Commercial Trucks City Manager Callinan noted he had observed several heavy in Residential Areas trucks being parked in driveways in residential areas and proposed a public hearing be held for an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would prohibit such parking. The Council concurred. County Commission City Manager Callinan announced the July 2-ist meeting of on School District the County Committee on School District Organization con - Organization Meeting cerning placing all of Rohnert Park in the Cotati School District. Maurice Fredericks, member of the Cotati School District Board of Trustees, was recognized and solicited support from the Council members to appear with him at the meeting. Councilman Rogers indicated he would attend. Proposed Telephone City Manager Callinan reported on discussions with tele- Cable through phone company personnel relative to placing of a telephone Golf Course cable through the golf course and the possible landscaping by the telephone company along the neaLlroad side S the Page -9- July 20, 1970 golf course in exchange. He requested Council approval in concept of the negotiations to date and authority to pro- ceed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by.Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, approval in concept of negotiations held to date with the telephone company was given as well as authority to proceed relative to a possi- ble exchange of landscaping along the railroad side of.the golf course by the telephone company for an easement to lay a telephone cable through the golf course. Rohnert Park Dodgers City Manager Callinan stated for the record that the Rohnert Park Dodgers had won first place in the Rohnert Park Boys Baseball League. Baseball Playing in Mrs. Clay Jewell was recognized and asked if there were any City Streets regulations prohibiting the playing of baseball in city streets. A brief discussion followed. Mr. Callinan ad- vised that he would discuss the matter with Chief Dennett. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. to Monday, July 27, 1970 at 7 :30 P.M. APPROVED: 7'- Deputy _C1 4-i C rk municipal officials in analyzing the to detriments and benefits of mobile home parks. They are exerting their efforts to solve a political and taxation problem by'bringing pressure on the developers who are providing the parks for this type of home. This again, is a retreat by municipal officials from their proper course in soly- ing the tax and political problem. They should go to the legislature. During the past few weeks I have heard the mayor of this com- munity state that there were two too many mobile home parks in the city of Rohnert Park; and that a study should0be made to determine how many per with how many units should be a*'$-lowed in Rohnert Park. The mayor could not be more wrong. A study is not needed on the planning merit s; nor do we have any money to waste on needless studies. We donit have too many parks; and due to our fiscal situA-,, tion we should be encouraging more parks as I shall later demonstrate. The problem is aggravated by the fact that the city staff has been pushing the proposed mobile home park located north of the mu- nicipal golf course on,I'Iland belonging to the Spivocks because of the 2 This brings us to the second planning use of a, mobile home Parko The mobilehome patk is the first tool that plamiws have 3 had to utilize a modern livable home in certain definite areas at the same time limiting the potential for future slums. This use ia as obvio" 0 tho nose on its faloe and why municipal officials and This criticism should not be directed toward the deve leper s'of mo- bile home parks but should be directed toward your legislators in Sacramento. I am sure that all the stink being created today will M result in toem being taxed as homes, as well they should. On the other hand, I suggest this council individually study the mobile home parks for this conowoity� forget all the claptrap that i visited upon us by people Ifro, m the outside Ao don !t know what they are talking about,and analyze specifically the detriments and contributions m ade, to this community by the Lab I Caslitas Mobile- HOMe Park. 1. defy anyone to show how this park jhaz, not, paid its- way in this community. The same ,,will be true of the now parks being, constructed., the city manager nor the city attorney have come up with this V struction way proceed. I would also, like to refresh -your memory and refer you to t,he information previously supplied to you by Mrs. Lorraine Curly. 143-320-1-3 ASSI',,SSED 1969-1070 ry 41,000 TAXABLU & 10,250 PROMM5 TO THA CJ"',"Y AND SCHOOL DISM0(-'TS Slow. (list. 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