1970/09/08 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 8, 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
Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith pre -
siding.
Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :05 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Smith
Absent: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Rogers
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimous.ly approved, the minutes of August
17, 1970 were approved as submitted.
.Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved.
Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council
by City Manager Callinan. No action was taken on,s.ny
communication except as noted specifically in these.minutes.
Discussion was held on the letter from Mr. Paul Golis re-
garding purchase of lots for .Alicia Park. City Manager
Callinan.brought the Council up to date on the park plans
and negotiations with Western Hosts, owner of the area of
the lots on future Santa Alicia Drive. He reported that
the Recreation Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission
were in favor of the acquisition. A lengthy discussion
was held with the Council, City Manager Callinan, and Mr.
Golis all taking part.
Discussion was also held on a proposed resolution as read
by City Manager Callinan.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER OF WW"RN HOSTS TO SELL LAND
70 -118 FOR ALICIA PARK DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -118 was
adopted, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilman Hopkins, Roberts and Smith
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (2) Councilman Buchanan and Rogers
Councilman Roberts stated for the record that he voted as
approving the resolution but stated that in the future, be-
fore any money is spent, that a full and complete plan be
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presented to the Council for adoption, with financing and
everything spelled out.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point,
leaves the time being approximately 7 :35 p.m. and returned at -
approximately 7,40 p.m.. The meeting was held up during his
absence due to lack of a quorum.
Mayor's & Council - Mayor Smith reminded the Council of the meeting of the
menu Association Mayor's and Councilmens Association to be held in Sonoma.
Thursday night. He requested that all Councilmen try to
attend the meeting since the guest speaker will be Senator
Randolph Collier. He also commented on selection of a
cities' representative for the Housing Committee to be
established by the County.
Resignations of City Manager Callinan read a letter of resignation from
Harold Wilkes Commissioner Harold Wilkes from the Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission effective September 1, 1970.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the resignation of
Commissioner Wilkes was accepted with regret.
A letter was read from Mrs. Ginger Ryan requesting appoint-
ment to the Recreation Commission.
Mayor Smith suggested that since there wasn't a full Council
this evening, that this matter be deferred until the next
meeting at which time a review of the previous letters of
interest in appointment could be made.
Project No. 1968 -1 City Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1968 -1, area
Area west side of on west side of freeway, advising Council of a meeting
Freeway between City manager Callinan, the City Manager of Cotati,
and himself relative to the possibility of oversizing the
planned sewer main so as to be able to provide service to
Cotati.
Project No. 1969 -1 City Engineer Hudis reported on Project No. 1969 -1, Snyder
Snyder bane Lane. He stated that he had worked up new cost figures and
that a new Engineer's Report was being sent to Bond Counsel
Assaf and City Manager Callinan today and the project should
be before the Council for discussion and call for bids at
the next Council meeting.
Project 1969.3 City Engineer Hudis reported on Project 1969 -3, Avram Ave -
Avram Avenue & nue and Santa Alicia Drive. He stated that the project
Santa Alicia Drive was completed except for some very minor details. He pre -
sented progress payment no. 3 to A. Teichert & Son for
approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Progress Payment No.
3 to A. Teichert & Son, Inc. in the amount of $3,421.46
was approved for payment.
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Project WS- Calif -333 City Engineer Hudis reported on 'Nell #6, Tank #1 advising
Well #6 & Tank #1 that all work was substantially completed, but there were
some minor details left to be done. He advised that the
progress payment has not been worked out as yet, but by
next meeting he hoped to present same. He reported that th(
contractors, Argonaut Constructors, had requested an exten-
sion of time to September 15th.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, an extension of time to
September 15th was granted Argonaut Constructors for Pro -
ject WS- Calif -333.
Project 1970 -4 City Engineer Hudis gave a verbal report on Project 1970 -4,
Southwest Blvd. Southwest Blvd. He recommended that a request for an ex-
tension of time of 15 days be approved to the Contractor.
Discussion was held on this. It was pointed out that the
extension of time was requested due to the fact that the
contractors had to take time to build the retaining wall
for fences and that took time that would have been spent
on the road.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, an extension of time of
15 days was granted to O.C. Jones & Sons for Project 1970-
4, Southwest Boulevard.
Discussion was held on the matter of building extensions
on to fences of property owners along the road near the
railraod crossing to insure privacy of their backyards.
City Engineer Hudis was requested to work up a plan on this
and present itrt the next Council meeting.
Progress Payment No. 1 was presented to the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1
in the amount of $70,828.65 to O.C. Jones & Sons was
authorised.
Project No. 1970 -7, City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on
Pollution Control Project No. 1970 -7 and presented Progress Payment No. 1
P] nt De wtration for approval.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Progress Payment No.
1 to J.R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount
of $67,558.31 was approved for payment.
Discussion was held on the changing of some of the sub-
contractors with City Attorney Maxwell taking part in the
discussion with the Council.
Upon motion of C6un91lman'Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the change of certain
sub - contractors for this project, as.requested by J.R.
Peters Engineering Construction was approved.
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Ordinance No. 133 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map change,
portion of AP 143 ®320 -10).
City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the reading of Ordinance Nos 133 was waived and said
ordinance was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilman Hopkins, Roberts and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: (2) Councilman Buchanan and Rogers
File No. 0162 City :Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on
Students Projects,Inc. the use permit application for various uses in the Family
Annex at 781 E. Cotati Avenue (formerly Jack London Hall).
Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the appli-
cation for a use permit for various uses in Family Annex
at 781 E. Cotati Avenue, formerly Jack London Hall.
Staff report was given by City Manager Callinan, recommend-
ing approval of the uses requested in the application with
the exception of the youth hostel subject to following
conditions:
1. Some trees being planted in plantek strip adjacent to
the street.
2. No signs be installed on the exterior of the building
or premises without approval of planning staff.
3. Review of off - street parking in six months to deter-
mine if any additional paved parking area is required.
4. Compliance with all State, City and County building,
health and sanitation codes.
The applicant Mr. Alden Hansen, 781 E. Cotati Avenue, was
recognized and spoke on the Student Projects, Inc. explain-
ing its plans and objectives. He also explained the youth
hostel and the proposed regulations for same.
City Manager Callinan read letters of support for the
applicatinn from Mr. Ben Oretsky, Mark Crook of the Switch
board, and also a letter from the Sonoma County Public
Health Service indicating no objections to certain proposed
uses.
Mr. Robert Harris, 5244 Carriage Lane, Santa Rosa was
recognized and spoke in behalf of the application and
especially the Youth Hostel. He advised that he owned
property next to 781 E. Cotati .Avenue on which he was
constructing apartments for students and that he had even
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File - Redwood
Estates Mobile Home
Park
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discussed a joint swimming pool for his apartments and
the Student Projects, Inc. He indicated that he was very,
much in favor of the Student Projects group and compliment -
ed`them on their work.
Patrick Long, 781 E. Cotati Avenue was recognized and
spoke in favor of the application.
Michael Hollander, 781 E. Cotati &venue, was recognized and
spoke in favor of the application.
Mayor Smith stated that he and his wife had taken a Sunday
afternoon v3ssit to the Students Projects Inc. and were very
impressed by what they saw and their talks with members of
the group. He stated that he felt the Council should give
the youth hostel a try subject to very close supervision
and periodic checks by Council and law enforcement.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved the use permit application.
of Student Projects, Inc. for various uses in the Family
Annex at 781 E. Cotati Avenue was approved with the condi-
tions recommended by staff and with the proposed regula-
tions mentioned by Mr. Hansen for the youth hostel and.witb .
the provision that City Council reserves the right to re-
voke the permit anytime the conditions are not complied
with.
City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on
the request of Mrs. Lorraine Cur7W for directional signs
for the Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park. City Manager
Callinan read a letter from County Planner Wes Vail con-
cerning his interpretation of the zoning ordinance con-
cerning the size of signs to be allowed. City Attorney
Maxwell indicated disagreement with Mr. Vail's interpre-
tation of the ordinance. Discussion followed with Mrs.
Lorraine Curley and Mr. Robert Ryan, Arlen Drive resident
participating. After a lengthy discussion, no agreement
was reached and the matter was deferred until the next
council meeting.
File No. 0163 - Gity Manager Callinan reviewed the temporary use permit
Blue Ribbon Dog application for Dog Show in Benecia Park on October 18,
Breeders 1970 for Blue Ribbon Dog Breeders. He recommended that
the use permit be granted to Mrs. Lorraine Carver subject
to certain conditions which he read.
Upon motion made by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Coun-
cilman Hopkins and unanimously approved the temporary use
permit application for Blue Ribbon Dog Breeders, Dog Show
in Benecia Park on October 18, 1970 was approved subject
to conditions recommended by staff and on file in the
City Offices.
Prohibiting Parking Discussion was held on a proposed ordinance prohibiting
of large trucks the parking of large trucks in residential areas. Taking
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part with the Council in this discussion were City Attorney
Maxwell, City Manager Callinan, Mrs. McPhun of 480 Alta
Avenue, Harrison Ledbetter of Arlen Drive, Robert Ryan,
Arlen Drive and Norman Spivook. upon conclusion of the
discussion the matter was deferred indefinitely.
Ordinance regulating Discussion was held on the proposed Ordinance regulating
the keeping of pigeons the keeping of pigeons and City Manager Callinan stated
that copies of the proposed ordinance would be sent to
all Councilmen and intersted persons and would be brought
up again at the next meeting. Mr. Craik was recognized
and advised that the "pigeon committee" was supposed to
get copies of the proposed ordinance prior to it being
presented to the Council.
Proposed regulations Discussion was held on proposed regulations regarding
regarding campaign political campaign signs recommended by Planner Wes Vail.
signs City Attorney Maxwell stated that possibly the Council
should consider amending the zoning ordinance. No action
was taken on this matter and it will be put on the next
agenda.
Directory sign Rohnert City Manager Callinan reported to the Council that the -
Park Chamber of Com- Chamber of Commerce had requested that the directory sign
merce be relocated in the industrial area from its existing spot
to the intersection of Expressway and Commerce Blvd. He
advised of the precise new location and inquired if the
Council had any objections. There was no objection but
some question as to whether Councilman Roberts would have
to abstain from considering the matter and Mayor Smith
suggested that this item be held until there was a full
Council present.
Use Permit City Manager Callinan recommended approval of a temporary
L.D.S. Church use permit to the L.D.S. Church to use a room above the
File #0166 Library on College View Drive for a church instruction
classroom from 7 :30 a.m. to 8 :30 a.m., Monday through
Friday, from September 8th to May 31st, 1971. He also
recommended that the $10.00 filing fee be hived.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously the Council approved the
use of the space above the library by the L.D.S. Church
for use as a classroom as outlined in their application
and waived the $10.00 use permit filing fee for same.
County Planning City Manager Callinan reported that he had a courtesy
referral planning referral from the County relative to proposed
site for mobile home by James Clark in the area north of
Rohnert Park. The Council took no action on this item.
Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point,
the time being approximately 9 :55 p.m.
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Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 10°00
p.m.
Annexation No. 6 A lengthy discussion was held on Annexation No. 6 - Lands
Lands south of E. Cotati south of E. Cotati Avenue, during which a letter dated
Avenue August 28, 1970 from Mr. Paul Golis was mentioned.
'Participating in the discussion with the Council was Mr.
Paul Golis, City Attorney Maxwell and City Manager Callinan.
Ordinance No. 131 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY (Rohnert Park
Annexation No. 6)
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 131 was
adopted.
Mayor Smith wanted the record to show that as far as he was
concerned the annexation was approved with the understand -
ing that in the absence of the proposed annexation agree-
ment that the City is not in a position to assure a fixed
per acre assessment in the future or give any assurance
that per acre assessment will not be more or less than the
per acre assessment required for other facilities that are
required to be built. Councilman Hopkins concurred with
Mayor Smith's comment.
Annexation No. 7 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for Annexa-
Lands adjacent to tion No. 7, filed by Land Investors Research with LAFC.
Sonoma State College
A discussion was held on this proposed annexation with Mr.
Van Logan of Land Investors Research taking part with the
Council.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
70 -:119 INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (On Bonnie Avenue at Adrian
Drive)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 70 -119 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Mention was made by Councilman Hopkins that the stop sign
on Burton Avenue at Adrian Drive was hidden by trees.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Northwest corner of
70 -120 Arlen and Santa Alicia Drives, AP# 143- 380 -18)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution
No. 70 -120 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN
70-121 BASEBALL PROGRAMS
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
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Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 70 -121 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION WROV24ENTS AND
70 -122 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BOND (Subdivision No. 14, Unit B)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 70 -122 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE
70-123 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS MTM RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 7,
PROJECT -No. 1956 -1
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No.,70"123 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Golf Course Matters
Resolution No. RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATES AT GOLF COURSE (Establish man
70 -124 and wife monthly rate of $35.00).
City Manager Callinan summarized above resolution.
Upon motion b,V Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 70 -124 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Hole -in -one City Manager Callinan reported to the Council that the
Chamber of Commerce would like to hold a Hole -in -one con-
test at the Golf Course during Founders Day with prizes
being given for various categories. The Council expressed
no objection to this.
Golf Course Sign The proposed golf course directional sign was not discussed
at the request of City Manager Callinan.
City Manager Callinan reported that play at the golf course
for the months of July and August increased substantially
over last year.
City Manager Report City Manager Callinan reported that discussion had been
held with Mr. Don Kite, Rancho Cotate teacher, as to the
possibility of his department taping the Council meetings
for televising on Channel 6.
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Cotati Sewer City Manager Callinan reported that the Cotati Sewer system
connection to the Rohnert Park system had been made and
that Cotati sewerage is now being processed at the Rohnert
Park plant.
1915 .Act City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on the 1915
Delinquencies act delinquencies still outstanding. The Council requested
that City Manager Callinan keep them informed periodically
as to how these are being paid.
Dental Insurance Discussion was held on providing dental coverage for city
employees and their families. City Manager Callinan brought
the Council up to date on same and called attention to his
recent memo on dental insurance coverage. Mr. Thomas
Feeney was present and participated in the discussion with
the Council. Mr. Feeney and Mr. Callinan reported on con -
tacts with a representative of California Dental Service
regarding its refusal to consider anything other than total
payment for the plan by the City and not allowing contri-
butions by employees.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council accepted
the proposal designated as Plan I of the California Dental.
Service with the City paying the full premiums for employee,.
and dependents, that Mr. Feeney be designated as the in-
surance broker on the policy, and that the coverage be put
in force as soon as possible.
The Council indicated that it would take the addition of
this new fringe benefit into consideration when consider -,
ing the next cost of living adjustment for employees.
Founders Day City Manager Callinan advised the Council of the Founders
Days activities planned by the Chamber of Commerce, Sept-
ember 11 through 13th.
Cotati request for A letter from Cotati City Manager Salfen was read request-
study re providing ing that a study be made regarding the City of Rohnert
law enforcement Park providing law enforcement services for the City of
services Cotati. Discussion was held during which City Manager
Callinan stated that POST does do these surveys for no
charge, but at the present time they have such a backlog
that it would be impossible for them to conduct one for
sometime. Council directed City Manager Callinan to prepare
a study regarding the feasibility of the City of Rohnert
Park providing law enforcement for the City of Cotati.
Snorkel demonstra- City Manager Callinan reported that a demonstration of
tion for College the snorkel fire engine for the staff and faculty at Sonoma
State College would be held in the next week or so.
City Attorney Report City Attorney Maxwell stated he had nothing to discuss
this evening.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 11045 p.m,,
=LLDeputy Cit ._ Cler
Mayor