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1970/11/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 2, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest 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, County Planner Mel Pedersen, and Engineer Hudis. Video Taped Meetings Mayor Smith recognized Fir. Don Kite, Mr. Clements and Mr. Bergen who were present to begin the program of video taping council meetings for replay at a future date on Channel 6. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 19, 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 $4,239.75 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. Cotati Cabinet City Manager Callinan read a letter from Cotati Cabinet Mfg. Corporation threatening a lawsuit if the city does not con- trol and regulate the elevation heights of property improve- ments surrounding their plant. Mr. Callinan advised that staff will investigate the situation and report to the Council. Proposed Church on City Manager Ca13unan read a letter from Land Investors Country Club Drive Research regarding the proposed church on Country Club File # 0160 Drive and Rohnert Park Expressway which expressed concern at the proposed development of the property. CATV At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Callinan read a letter from City Attorney Maxwell concerning the CATV sales promotion for hookups. Discussicn followed concern- ing Storer Cable TV, Ines operations. Mayor Smith made a motion to request Storer Cable TV to review their .rates and to consider reduction of same to Page -2- November 2, 1970 subscribers. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and approved by the following voice votes B AYES: (4) Councilman Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers Cable Casting Mayor Smith initiated a discussion regarding cable casting of Council Meetings of City Council meetings. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to request Storer Cable TV" to assume full respcn sibility for cable televising the City Council meetings and that March 1, 1971 be set as the deadline date to proceed with said telecasting at no expense to the city or residents of the community. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Buchanan and approved by the following voice vote: AYES: (4) Counalmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers Lucille Jewell, 441 Adrian Ct., participated in the dis- cussion which followed concerning video taping of City Council meetings by personnel from Rancho Cotate High School telecasting said tapes by Storer Cable TV9 or both video taping and telecasting being done by Storer Cable TV. P.O.W. Proclamation Councilman Hopkins requested information on the letter received from the Lieutenant Governor's Office concerning P.O.W. week. Said item was referred to Mayor Smith. League Meeting Councilman Roberts and Mayor Smith reported on the recent League of California Cities meeting held in San Diego which they attended. File �,T(3. 014 City Manager Caliinan reviewed uh Deer rieadow Village Deer Meadow Village Townhouse development and presented the final map for same. Councilman Rogers made a mbtlon to approve the final map for Deer Meadow Village and to authorize the Mayor to enter into an appropriate subdivision agreement prior to the fil- ing of said final map. Said motion was seconded by Council- man Buchanan and unanimously approved. City Manager Callinan advised that he had been advised that Northern California Developers were refusing to grant water and sewer easements to Western Hosts for the Deer Meadow Village development and briefly discussed the possibility of condemnation proceedings by the city. Mr. Victor Freeman, Vice President of Western Hosts, was recognized and advised Page -3- November 2, 1970 the Council that the problem regarding the necessary ease- ments was apparently an internal one in the Northern Cali- fornia Developers organization and believed it could be worked out without condemnation proceedings. File 0169 City Manager Callinan reviewed the location of a proposed Coddingland mobile home park by Codding Enterprises in the northwest section of their property on the west side of the freeway. County Planner Mel Pederson gave a staff report recommending a general plan of the area be prepared. Mr. Hugh Codding was recognized and gave some background information on the proposed mobile home park. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, tentative approval was given for the proposed mobile home park subject to further study of the area as to park and school sites. Coddingland City Manager Callinan read a proposed letter to Codding Y,- cpressway Develop- Enterprises regarding the development of Rohnert Park Ex- ment pressway on the west side of the freeway. Discussion followed with Mr. Codding participating. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Mr. Callinan was author- ized to send the letter to Codding Enterprises as drafted with corrections as noted during the discussion. Campaign Signs City 'attorney Maxwell read the proposed ordinance regarding Proposed Ordinance campaign signs. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts made a motion to set the matter for public hearing. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and approved by the following roll call votes AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and Rogers NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith Home appliance Co. City Manager Callinan summarized letters from Norman File No. 0124 Francisco regarding installation of black top and landscap- ing on his property on Soul -h Santa Rosa Avenue and a request for use permit to conduct a sporting goods store in the building formerly occupied by Home Appliance. Mr. Francisco was present and discussed the matters with the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the operation of a sporting goods store in the requested loca- tion for a period of one year with renewal contingent upon the landscaping and blacktoppipg being done. Page -a4- November 2, 1970 Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point :Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:38 p.m. Waldo Rohnert School County Planner Mel Pedersen gave a verbal report regarding Waldo Rohnert Elementary School expansion plans. Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point, the time being approximately 8 :40 p.m. Reconvene M r S i rec evened the meeting at approximately 8:50 pm. wayt�i a1 Councilmen present. Proposed Tractor City Manager Callinan advised that Nor -Cal Design Group Sales & Service had applied for a building permit for a Ford tractor sales Building and service facility on the Groom property next to Hogan's Surplus Store. Billboard on Railroad City Manager Callinan read a letter from Norman Spivock Right of Way regarding a billboard sign on the railroad right of way just north of Golf Course Drive. Discussion followed. Mayor Smith and City Manager Callinan were directed to pro- ceed with development of recommendations to the Public Utilities Commission for beautification of railroad rights of way and to discuss with Northwestern Pacific Railroad representatives their position on the billboard in question. Project 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan read a letter dated October 21, 1970 Southwest .Boulevard from Engineer Hudis concerning the sack riprap retaining wall on Southwest Boulevard. Engineer Hudis verbally reported that Project 1970 -4 was 980 complete. Bob Ryan, 515 Arlen Drive, inquired about the poor drainage at the beginning of the bike path and was advised that a skin patch of AC was going. ".to be installed to correct the problem. Project 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan advised that Progress Payment No. g Water Pollution Con- in the amount of $49.417_.20 to J.R. Peters Engineering Con- trol Plant Demonstra- struction was in order. tion Project Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 3 in the amount of $499417.20 to J.R. Peters Engineering Construction was authorized. Plant Operator City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion on the propose. Position job description for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operato_ Action on the matter was deferred until the next meeting. Page -5- November 2, 1970 Subdivision 15B A letter from Engineers Hudis and Marshall wasxrad by City Lot Drainage Manager Callinan regarding the drainage in Subdivision 15B. A letter from Lawrence Swenson dated November 2, 1970 was also read. Discussion followed with Mr. Hudis, Bill Mueller of Young America Homes, and Lucille Jewell participating. Councilman Roberts made a motion to have representatives of Young America Homes come before the council at the next regular meeting with plans and specifications for a retain- ing wall and uniform fence to be installed in the area in question. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and approved by the following voice votes AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers .Annexations 7 t%8 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated. October 29, 1970 regarding discussions with Mr. Van Logan of Land Investors Research, concerning proposed Annexation Nos. 7 and 8. He also read a letter from Mr. Logan supporting the annexations and a letter from Martin Stone expressing opposition to same. Mr. Logan was present and spoke to the Council concerning the annexations and his intention to meet with Mr. Stone in the hope of coming to an understanding. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and advised that if a regional park could be obtained by the city, as part of the annexa- tion and a study of the sanitation service needs of the area made, Mr. Rohnert might not be opposed to Annexation No. 7. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as being in favor of Annexation No. 7, less the 20 acres north of Hinebaugh Creek, and subject to the condi- tions outlined in City Manager Callinan's memo of October 299 1970. Councilman Roberts made a motion opposing Annexation No. 8. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimous- ly approved. Bicycle Paths Mrs. Lillian Vaughn, 369 Bonnie Court, was recognized and spoke in support of more bike paths in the city. Dena Larson, 370 Bonnie Ct., Predd.ie.Hall, 370 Bonnie Ct., and Terra Lynch 368 Bonnie Ct. appeared before the Council with Mrs. Vaughn and each spoke briefly in support of more bike paths. Several letters from others were also submitted by Mrs. Vaughn requesting more bike paths. Page -6- November 2, 1970 Resolution No. 70 -141 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Benecia Park Swimming Pool) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. 9T ___ Motion ___ _1a N______s1�___ e-y .___.._ Upon Mo ion Oi Clou icilmue-11 1 uguru g aeCOnaeu Dy Uouncl iman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -141 was adopted" Resolution No. 70 -142 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND ROHNERT PARK GOLF COURSE CORPORATION CONCERNING UNDERGROUND EASEMENT City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, resolution No. 70 -142 was adopted. Resolution No. 70 -143 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION (Well No. 6 and Tanis No. 1 - Project WS- Calif -333) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded. by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -143 was adopted. Resolution No. 70 -144 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 351 (Sonoma State E ressway Improvement Project No. 1966 -2, Assessment No. 41 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -144 was adopted. Ordinance No. 135 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 135 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES: (0) None Page -7- November 2, 1970 Ordinanc© No. 136 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD BETWEEN BURTON AVENUE AND SMM LANE City Attorney Maxwell summarized the ordinance which set a 25 mile per hour speed limit on Southwest Boulevard be- tween Burton Avenue and Snyder Lane. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 136 was introduced with a 35 mile per hour speed limit on Southwest Boulevard between Burton Avenue and Snyder Laney AYES: (4) Counalmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, and Smith NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts Ordinance No. 137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (Concerning Street Trees) City Attorney Maxwell summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 137 was introduced. Bicycle Path to City Manager Callinan reported that Engineer Hudis had Collie estimated the cost of a bicycle path 8' x 1200' from Snyder Lane to Sonoma State College at $3,700. He reported that he had asked for but had not yet received an indication from Sonoma State College if it could contribute to the bike path. Ambulance City Manager Callinan advised that negotiations were under- way to purchase a surplus ambulance from the City of Santa Rosa. Street Work City Manager Callinan reported that a slurry seal had been installed on sev9ral city streets as part of the city's regular street maintenance program. Horse Regulations City Manager Callinan reported that some information regard- ing horse regulations had been received and proposed regula- tions would be submitted to the Council in the near future. Traffic Controls City Manager Callinan advised that not all the information had been received on the study of the need for traffic controls at the Expressway and Snyder Lane and Commerce Blvd. intersections and that he has solicited comments from the State Nivision of Highways and the County Road Depart- ment. Page -8- November 2, 1970 Annrnnment �ori+h riniin by ra Oi+y A+ 3 natr 1Vfw�n�rel l rennw� i nA L,e� ,�'I .�,�„,-A + + +1, n vy �+va. vvu aav p.a.uaaaicu uv .utca v w:L Uta re 1911 Act Bonds county counsel during the coming week regarding an agree - ment for the county to service the city's 1911 Act bonds and would report back at the next regular meeting® Cat Regulations City Attorney Maxwell advised that information regarding cat regulations had not yet been received® Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 p ®m® to November 9, 1970 at 7:30 p.m® Deputy Ci Cle A IrronzM7N..