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1970/08/17 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sonomarin Dog Show Councilman Roberts brought to the attention of the Council several complaints he had received regarding the Sonomaarin Dog Show held in Benecia Park on August 9, including the parking situation and people using private yards for picnics City Manager Callinan reported that 'a letter had already been sentio the club's secretary advising of the complaints. August 179 1970 The Council of the City Rohnert Park met this date in -of regular session commencing at 7:25 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. The regular session was preceded by an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and which commenced at 7 :05 p.m. and at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present. Call: to Order Mayor.Smith 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) Counalman Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers, „ and Mayor Smith Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 3 were approved as corrected on page 5 relative to motion made re telephone company easement through the golf course. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented in the amount of $16,781,79 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. A letter from Mrs. Nancy Mettert commending Officer, Norton and his reserve officers on the Bike- O-Rama was presented and read by City Manager Callinan. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Executive Session Mayor Smith announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular session to discuss personnel matters and that no action had been taken. Baseball Programs Councilman Buchanan initiated a brief discussion regarding the baseball programs conducted in Rohnert Park. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare a resolution commending the leaders and workers for Rohnert Park Boys Baseball, Babe Ruth, and Joe DiMaggio leagues. Sonomarin Dog Show Councilman Roberts brought to the attention of the Council several complaints he had received regarding the Sonomaarin Dog Show held in Benecia Park on August 9, including the parking situation and people using private yards for picnics City Manager Callinan reported that 'a letter had already been sentio the club's secretary advising of the complaints. Page -2- A,,gust 17, 1970 Senate Bill 941 Mayor Smith initiated a discussion regaxding Senate Bill 941 which concerns time and one -half pay for overtime worked by Policemen. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberto, and unanimously approved, the mayor was directed to advise the appropriate legislators of Council's opposi- tion to SB 941® Assembly Bill 2182 Mayor Smith brought to the attention of,the Council Assem- bly Bill. 2182 which concerns Joint Powers financing agree - ments and urged opposition by the Council, Councilman Rogers made a motion to oppose AB 2182 which was seconded by Councilman Buchanan, Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment #4 in the amolant of $8,191.85 to Argonaut Constructors was approved., Project No. 1970 -4 Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1970-4, Southwest Southwest Blvd. Boulevard. Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion on the bill. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and spoke in opposition to the motion made to oppose AB 2182. Mr. Jack Anderson was recognized and spoke in support of time and one -half compensation for policemen, City Manager Calli.nan explained the present method of a straight time basis for compensation of Rohnert Park police - LUaJJ, 84-LU- 4 .&ULLICT LLJ LUVA.1%;J Vl: UJ WVf L V.L' V V W.L: U.LwV g CULAU CULL V J_i3 W%.L that the state does not pay its employees time and one -half for overtime. Discussion followed. The motion to oppose AB 2182 was approved by the following roll call votes AYES: Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, and Smith" NOES: Councilman Hopkins Project No. 1969,3 Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1969 -3, Avram Ave- nue and Santa Alicia Drive, advising that work was essenti- ally completed on the project. WS- Calif -333 Engineer Hudis reported on the Well #6 and Tank #1 project Well #6 and Tank #1 and advised that Well #6 was now in service and delivering water into the system. He also advised that Progress Payment #4 in the amount of $8,191.85 to Argonaut Constructors,was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment #4 in the amolant of $8,191.85 to Argonaut Constructors was approved., Project No. 1970 -4 Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1970-4, Southwest Southwest Blvd. Boulevard. Page .-3- August 17, 1970 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Resolution No. 70 -103 regarding the intention to change and modify proceedings. City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published and that no communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. , A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS SOUTHWEST 70 -109 BOULEVARD IMPROVE40T PROJECT NO. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -109 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID_ ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING 70-110 FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 70 -110 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Snyder Lane Engineer Hudis reported on the Snyder Lane Improvement Pro - Project No. 1969 -1 ject No. 1969 -1 and suggested various ways of reducing the cost of the project. Councilman Rogers reported on a meeting with Supervisor DeLong, the purpose of which had been to try and obtain county assistance on this project, but which had been unsuccessful, Discussion followed. By concensus of Council, Engineer Hudis was directed to pur- sue cost reductions on the project and proceed toward getting it out to bid. File 0003 City Manager Callinan reviewed the request of Mr. Don Jones Don Jones for reaffirmation` of approval to expand his apartment build - ing at 7424 Bridgit, He displayed sketches and plans for the proposed addition. Mr. Jones was present and participated in a brief discussion with the Council. Councilman Rogers abstained from discussion and voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mr. Jones request for permission to expand the apartment building at 7424 Bridgit Drive was approved subject to oonstruction being started Page -4- August 17, 1970 Within three_(3> months. File No. 0121 Mrs. Lorraine Curley was recognized and advised that Red Lorena Manor Mobile mond Industries, Inc., manufacturers of mobile homes, had Home Park bought an interest in Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park. She then made a presentation to the Council regarding direction - al signs, including sketches and proposed locations of the signs. Discussion followed. Councilman Rogers made a motion to approve the proposed signs for a period of one year, subject to any conditions the County Planning Staff and City Manager Callinan aright impose. More discussion followed during which it was em- phasized that one of the propWd signs was of billboard size. Coundl.man Rogers withdrew his motion. More discus - Sion followed. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers during the Leaves and Returns discussion, the time being approximately 8:30 p.m. He returned at approximately 8 :32 P.m. Ordinance No. 132 File No. 0146 File.V1OV Baptist Church The Council decided to have the County Planning Department review Mrs. Curley's sign proposals, call a special meet - ing if necessary to review the matter again, with the stipu- lation that other developers be notified of the special meeting. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change AP 143- 390 -109 Roberts and Aquirre) City Manager Callinan summarized the orddnance. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote. the readinm of Ordinance No. 132 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Counalmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES: (0) None vx.uy rianwgur Vu.e.. J."MIJ d:CTVLfZ WWU tolls= WlJt�JL Sli4 v LViJ® V ti uaiv Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions for a lot split and rezoning of a portion of AP 143 - 320-10 and for a use permit for a church and advised that notices of the public hearing on the use permit and rezoning applications had been mailed to property owners in the area. City Manager Callinan read letters received from Mr. Paul Golis and Mrs. Lorraine Curley supporting the applications. Mayor Smith declared the public hearings open on the appli- cations of the Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions for rezoning of a potion of AP 143- 320 -10 to RM 1500 and for a use permit for a church on the northeast corner of Rohnert Park ftpressway and Country Club Drive. A brief discussion Page -5- August 17, 1970 followed between the Council and City Manager Callinan. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith de- clared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Cound1man Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the lot split of Asses - sor's Parcel No. 143- 320 -10 was approved in accordance with the plot submitted. Ordinance No. 133 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change AP 143- 320 -109 Baptist Church) Upon motion of CoundInan Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordin- ance No. 133 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Rev. Buerer of the Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions was recognized and showed preliminary drawingss of the church to be built. Mr. Norman Spivoek was recognized and indicated that he was opposed to the church at that location because it was the entry way to the Golf Lake Estates area. He requested that the building and landscaping be required to be finishe within a reasonable time as a condition of the use permit. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Counalman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated its willingness to issue a use permit for a church on the por- tion of Assessor's Parcel No. 143- 320 -10 being purchased with the conditions of said use permit to be worked out as and when detailed drawings are submitted. File 0161 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of firs. Susai Day Care Nursery C. Powell for a use permit for a day care nursery to be con- ducted in the lower east wing of the building at 781 East Cotati Avenue (formerly Jack London Hall). He advised that notice of the public hearing on the use permit had been given to property owners in the area. He farther advised that the proposed daycare nursery would be one of the tenants of Student Projects, Inc. who would have an appli.ca tion for use permit to be presented at the September 8,1970 Council meeting. Discussion followed. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the applica, tion for a use permit for day care nursery at 781 East Cotati Avenue. Mrs. Susan Powell was recognized and spoke in support of the application and answered questions of the Council. Mrs. Lucille Jewell was recognized and questioned the ad- visability of removing any student housing from the market. Page -6- August 17, 1970 Mr. Alden Hansen was recognized and briefly explained the proposed uses for the whole buildings There being no one further desiring to be heard Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. Kay McCabe was recognized and spoke in support of the day care nursery and related more details of the child care program. Brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following voice vote, the use permit application for a day care nursery in the lower east wing of building at 781 East Cotati Avenue was approved. AYES: (4) Councilmen Bachanan, Hopkins, Rogers and Smith NOES,:' (1`) Councilman Roberts Mr. Paul Golis Mr. Paul Golis was recognized but stated he had nothing to report at this time regarding a policy for methods of development in the commercial area. Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point, the time being approximately 9 :10 p.m. .Reconvene Santa Rosa A's Girls Solftball Team Dental Insurance Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:20p.m. with Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers, and himself pre- sent and Councilman Buchanan absent. Mr. Art Berri, Manager of the Santa Rosa A's Girls Softball Team, appeared before the Council to solicit funds to help send his California State Championship team to the national play -offs in Parma, Ohio. Discussion followed. Judy Marshall was recognized and stated the girls from this area played on the A's, because Rohnert Park had restricted its teams to housewives only. Joyce Marshall was also pre- sent and answered questions of the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, a contribution of $25.00 to the Santa Rosa A's Girls Softball Team was approved. City Manager Callinan reviewed the matter of dental in- surance for employees and the Council's request for a more liberal plan than presented at the last meeting. Mr. Thomas Feeney, insurance agent for the city, was present and summarized a small group program provided by California Dental Service and advised that a requirement of the plan was that the city bear the entire cost. Discussion follow- ed after which the Council requested Mr. Feeney to get around this requirement of the company by guaranteeing that Page -7- August 17, 1970 all employees would participate in the program. Bicycle Safety Director of Public Safety Dennett appeared before the Program Council to explain the bicycle safety program recently initiated, read the rAemo to Public Safety personnel setting forth details of the program, and read the form letter being sent to parents of children cited for bicycle viola- tions. A brief discussion followed in which Mrs. Nancy Mettert participated. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan reported he was informed that a re- vised annexation agreement had been approved by Mr. Rohnert but had not yet been received, but should be in time for the next regular meeting. City Manager Callinan read a suggested addition submitted by Mr. Rohnert and Mr. Golis for the draft of the resolu- tion policy statement regarding annexation of lands. Discussion followed in which Mr. Paul Golis and Mr. Norman Spivock participated. Resolution No. 70 -111 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DECLARING ITS POLICY CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF LANDS TO THE CITY City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -111 was adopted. Additional action required to consummate Annexation No. 6, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 131 was deferred to the next meeting. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT AMENDING SUBDIVISION 70 -112 AGREEMENT FOR COLEGIO VISTA SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Mayor Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 70 -112 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ?IETW4INING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO - 70 -113 BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TARES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPART - MENTS AND PAY TEE INDEBTEDNESS TO THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 -71. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and spoke in support of lower - ing taxes by reducing Councilmen's salaries and withdrawing from the League of California Cities. Page -8- August 17, 1970 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -113 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 76 -114 1970 -71 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK- City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -114 was adapted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE 70 -115 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 8.246.3) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -115 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE 70 -116 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 351. (Sonoma State Expressway Improvement Project No. 1966 -2 Assessment No. 3.3) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-116 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AME.NIEiD ASSESSMENT RE 7 ^U -1 17 " LtL.Lll AS "WSS , �' Vl1^�° 1WSOLU"..LON VW J. .* aa0. 68=-.t (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3 Assessment No. 2) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman 'D_l -A.- ­3 'D., 1, 4.3., AT„ 7/1_14'7 1LVUWXIAA, MAM WJtZ11J.WVLL0.LY ezpJJ.LVVou., s�vs��a.�,.�.m.vis ­V. �.. —. was adopted. Officer Norton's City Manager Callinan advised of the resignation of Officer Resignation George Norton to be effective September 1, 1970. League Meeting City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the League of California Cities Conference to be held October 25 - 28 in San Diego. Mayor Smith was appointed the voting dele- gate with Vice Mayor Hopkins to be the alternate. Cotati Annexation City Manager Callinan reported he had received a verbal of Rohnert Lands, communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission Page -9- August 17s 1970 staff advising that Cotati had filed a petition to annex approximately 50 acres of land belonging to Mr. Rohnert and which lie south of E. Cotati Avenue. Petaluma School City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Les Meyers Superin- District New tendent of Petaluma School Districts had requested a repre- Teachers sentative from the Council to greet new teachers to the school district. Councilman Hopkins volunteered. File No. 0160 Mayor Smith reported on a conversation held during the recess with Mr. Ryan who suggested the dedication of Countrl, Club Drive in connection with the applications of the Fellowship of Baptists for Home Missions. Discussion followed in which Mr. Ryan participated. Mr. Paul Golis Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and spoke briefly rege4rding Councilmen's salaries and lowering taxes. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:40 P.M. Deputy Cit C1e APPROVED° Mayor