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1970/09/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 21, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :15 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. The regular session was preceded by an Executive Session which commenced at 7:05 p.m. and at which City Manager Callinan and all Councilmen were present except Councilman Hopkins, and which was held to discuss a possible appointment to the Recreation Commission, and also the filling of a vacancy in the Department of Public Safety. Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :15 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Mayor Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Hopkins Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, County Planner Vail. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of September 8, 1970 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented in the amount of $30,940.18 were approved. Executive Session Mayor Smith announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular session to discuss a possible appointment to the Recreation Commission. He advised that recent applicants would be invited to attend an adjourned executive session on Monday, September 28th to discuss with the Council their desire to be on the Recreation Com- mission. 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. Councilman Buchanan's Councilman Buchanan asked permission of the Council to Vacation leave the country for a period of approximately 10 days for vacation purposes. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Councilman Buchanan's request for permission to leave the country for approxi- mately 10 days was granted. Golf Course Councilman Roberts questioned the Golf Course snack bar receipts for August, believing they were down. City Manag- er Callinan clarified the monthly report, pointing out that the receipts for August were up. Page -2- September 21; 1970 Home Appliance Co. Councilman Roberts brought to the attention of the Council File No. 0124 that Norman Franciscos original Home Appliame Building on South Santa Rosa Avenue was for sale. A brief discussion followed. Project 1956 -1 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1956 -1, Amended Assessment No. 8.246.3. City Manager Callinan advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 70 -125 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 8.246.3) 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 -125 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1966 -2 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1966 -2, Amended Assessment No. 3.3. City Manager Callinan advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 70 -126 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (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 Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -126 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1968 -3 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1968 -3, Amended Assessment No. 2. City Manager Callinan advised that no written communica- tions had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 70 -127 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENIIED ASSESSMENT (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3, Assessment No. 2) 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 -127 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project WS- Calif -333 City Manager Callinan reported on Project WS- Calif -333 and Well #6 and Tank #1 advised that Progress Payment #5 in the amount of $31,244.71 to Argonaut Constructors was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment s in the amount of $31,244.71 to .Argonaut Constructors was approved. Page -3- September 21, 1970 City Manager Callinan reported that Contract Change Order #3 was necessary on this project increasing the contract price $3,920 to cover additional perforating, testing, cleaning and bailing necessary for the well. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Project WO- Calif -333, Con - 'tract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $3,920 was approv- ed. Ordinance No. 134 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF PIGEONS AND PROVID- ING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed ordinance and specifically noted three changes suggested, and agreed to, by the "Pigeon Committee ", of Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Mullen, and Mr. Craik. Discussion followed with Mr. Mullen, who was present, participating. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordin- ance No. 134 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. File No. 0161 Mayor Smith announced that since the public hearing on File No. 0161 was on the agenda for 7 :55 p.m. the matter would be deferred until that time. File No. 0060 City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the Davi Davi Operation operation, noting that there had been a marked improvement in the operation and Mr. Davi had given assurances that had he not been ill more would have been accomplished. Directional Signs City Manager Callinan read a letter from County Planner Vail regarding directional signs which suggested an amend- ment to the Planning Code and also read a suggested amend- ment prepared by Planner Vail. Discussion followed with Mr. Vail and City Attorney Maxwell participating. Maurice Fredericks was recognized and spoke regarding the placement of large directional signs in relation to improv- ed property, such as his building on Commerce Boulevard. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Council decided to require a use permit for directional signs and requested staff to work out an appropriate amendment to the Planning Code. File No. 0161 City Manager Callinan summarized the application for use Mrs. Powell's Appli- permit of Mrs. Susan C. Powell for a child care facility in cation for Child Care the Faith United Presbyterian Church Buildings on Arlen Facility Drive and read a letter from Mrs. Powell which explained the necessity for changing the location of the child care facility. Page -4- September 21, 1970 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Mrs. Powelts application, File No. 0161. City Manager Callinan advised that no written communications had been received except the above mentioned letter from Mrs. Powell. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica- tion of Mrs. Susan C. Powell for a child care facility in the Faith United Presbyterian Church Buildings on Arlen i:rive was approved. Campaign Signs City Manager Callinan read the recommendation of County Planner Vail to amend the Planning Code to allow certain sizes of political campaign signs. City Manager Callinan recommended some changes in Mr. Vail's suggestions. Dis- cussion followed during which Mr. Billy Ayers, resident and past candidate for City Council, commented. Upon motion ofCouncflman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council voted to amend the city's Zoning Ordinance relative to campaign signs as outlined'by Mr. Callinan and requested that an appropriate ordinance be prepared. City Manager Callinan reviewed the request of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce to move the industrial area busi- ness and industry directory sign to the northeast corner of the Commerce Boulevard and the Rohnert Park Expressway intersection. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved, with Councilman Roberts abstaining, approval was given to move the said sign to the said loca- tion. Proposed Townhouse City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Development Council a proposed townhouse development on Southwest Boulevard, which Sonoma Campus Co. and Young America Homes would like to have the city approve. He advised that the plan would be submitted to the planning staff for re- view and comments. Rapid Transit System County Planner Vail gave the Council a verbal report re- garding the Bay Area Rapid Transit System advising that present plans were to terminate the eventual transporta- tion system in Novato. Discussion followed. Undergrounding Ralph Fitch, P.G. & E. reported that studies are being Utilities made on the proposed undergrounding project planned for the Southwest Boulevard - Adrian Drive intersection area and construction should be started in the spring of 1971. Discussion followed with Mr. Mullens, a resident, partici- pating. Page -5- September 21, 1970 Parking at City Hall City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council the lack of available parking in the area of the city building on Council meeting nights, and requested Council approval to spend up to $400 to rock the area di- rectly across the street from the city offices in order to provide more parking area. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of up to $400 for rock to be placed directly across from the city offices for parking area was authorized. Benecia Pool - City Manager Callinan summarized the quote from Rapp Con - Filter System struction of $8,700 for equipment for a new filtering system at Benecia Pool. Andy Vetzmadian was recognized and participated in the discussion which followed. The Council indicated that it had no objection to remodel- ing the Benecia Pool filter system by the purchase of materials with installation to be made by the Public Works Department. Armed Robbery City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council the armed robbery at the 7 -11 Market and commented on the fine work of Officer Holmes in obtaining the identity of the suspect. 1969 -70 External City Manager Callinan distributed the 1969 -70 external Audit audit prepared by Touche, Ross & Co. to the Council noting it would be on the agenda for discussion at the next regu- lar meeting. C.A. Wiggins Award City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council an award presented by the Sonoma County Board of Realtors to C.A. Wiggins, Superintendent of Public Works. Horse Ordinance Mrs. Gloria Fisher was recognized and urged the Council to enact a horse ordinance which would prohibit riding horses on city streets. Mrs. Lucille Jewell participated in the discussion with the Council that followed. Ordinance No. 134 Cameron Craik, 7739 Bernice Ct., asked if there were any possible way the newly introduced pigeon ordinance could be adopted at this meeting, but was advised in the nega- tive. Golf Course Billy Ayers was recognized and reported he had participated in the recent Sonoma County Men's Amateur Golf Tournament and thanked the Council for the use of the golf course and complimented city officials on the excellent condition of the Municipal Golf Course. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :45 p.m. to September 28, 1970 at 7 :00 p.m. APPRTD: Dep ty City lerk Mayor