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1970/12/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 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 Rogers, and which was held to discuss a vacancy on the Recreation Commission and personnel matters. 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) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, and Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, and County Planner Vail Approval of Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Minutes Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 71 1970 were approved as corrected on page 2 to indicate that Mayor Smith had voted no on the introduction of Ordinance No. 139. Approval, of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented to the Council in the amount of $27,094.09 per the attached list were approved. Executive Session Mayor Smith announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular session to discuss a vacancy on the Recreation Commission. No action was taken. 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. Recreation Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Commission Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the resignation of Dr. Willard Peterson from the Recreation Commission was accepted with regret. Staff was directed to send a letter to Dr. Peterson expressing the Council's thanks for his service on the Commission. Page 2® December 21, 1970 Artrium City manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council a letter soliciting a recommendation for.the Artrium Board of Directors. The Council referred the letter to the Cultural Arts Commission for a recommendation. Group Medical City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of Insurance the Council a letter from Crown Life Insurance Company regarding an increase in premiums for the employees group medical insurance and advised that Tom Feeney, the city's insurance agent, was obtaining more inf orima tion regarding same. A brief discussion was held and the matter was - Mesb W.E. d. tieFd "A& L.L 41St 11th 4 L r, .J.. Rd.- 111GG t- J- g WALGAL ldIU JE. Ge information would be available. Mobile Home Parks At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager File No. 0106 Callinan read a copy of a letter from Deputy County Counsel James Botz to the County Planning 'Commission chairman regarding adult mobile home Parks. City Attorney Maxwell commented briefly on the matter advising that research had been scanty by Mr. Botz and felt he would probably disagree with Mr. Botz' position that children cannot be excluded from adult mobile home parks. Drainage Projects The letters received from Mr. Paul Golis and Mr. Gordon Miller concerning drainage projects were mentioned. City Manager Callinan advised that Gordon Miller, Chief Engineer of the Sonoma County Water Agency had agreed to meet with the Council on January 11 to discuss priorities of drainage projects for the Rohnert Park area. After a brief discussion it was decided to schedule the matter for January 4 if Mr. Miller is available. Mobile Home Parks- Councilman Buchanan initiated a brief discussion' Schools regarding requiring additional contributions from mobile home parks in lieu of tax losses to school districts. Mayor Smith Councilman Roberts inquired regarding Mayor Smith's Memorandum memo of December 10th entitled " Rohnert Park Tomorrow" and development of the Santa Clara Valley and was advised by Mayor Smith that it would be discussed at a later meeting. Airport Planning Mayor Smithinitiated a discussion regarding the ;airport land use commission to be created in the .,county and inquired if any councilman was interested in serving on same. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO.' 63-- No. 139 AONING ORDINANCE (Regulation of Campaign Signs) Action on Ordinance No. 139 was deferred until the full Council could be present to vote on it® Page 3. December 21, 1970 Resolution A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT No. 70 -155 RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENT- ION NO. 7 (Project No. 1956 -1 Assessment No. 8.2472.6.2.2) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -155 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT No. 70 -156 RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 68 -58 (Sewer and Water Project No. 1967 -5, City of Rohnert Park Assessment Nos. 1, 2, and 3) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -156 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROTEST - No. 70 -157 ING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SONOMA.AND AL BRESCIANI AND HENRY ANDERSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING LANDS WITHIN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES (California Land Conservation Act of 1965) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and suggested the Council not oppose agricultural preserves since the preserves are one way to maintain open space. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -157 was adopted. Resolution RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF No. 70 -158 ROHNERT PARK RE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR SEWER AND WATER PURPOSES (Sewer and Water Easement) City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,.seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -158 was adopted with the stipu- lation that it not be used until a letter is obtained from Western Hosts stating that the city would be reimbursed for all costs involved in connection with the condemnation suit to be filed, including land acquisition costs. Page 4. December 21, 1970 File 0171 City Manager Callinan reviewed the use permit and Redwood Investments variance application of Redwood Investments for Application for an apartment complex on the southeast corner of Use Permit and the Commerce Blvd. and Avram Avenue intersection Variance and advised that notice of the public hearing h;;ti hinpn Tn;;i1PtJ to n1 propprty nyjnpy,.q in the area County Planner Wes Vail read a planning staff report and recommended approval of the apartment pro.ject,, contingent upon the development of satis- factory solutions to (1) redesign of the courtyard area-to-accomodate hard surface areas for child - ren; (2) reorientation of the access of the units- Ironting on Commerce Blvd. so as to encourage parking in the off-street parking lot; (3) redesign of the parking area to insure ease of access; (4) appbrval of landscaping plan; (5) installation of street light on Avram. Avenue by driveway. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open. City Manager Callinan advised that no written communications concerning the variance and use permit application had been received. Mr. Vern Avila, designer, was recognized and dis- cussed the plans with the Council. Mr. Art Howard was recognized and participated in the discussion. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith (tared the public hearing closed. Dr. Robert Foehr, developer of the project, was recognized and discussed with the Council land- scaping vs. carport construction. Mrs. Ginger Ryan also took part in this discussion. Discussion was also held on the city's zoning ordinance which City Attorney Maxwell indicated did not require carports in apartment developments. Councilman Roberts made a motion to approve the use permit and variance application of Redwood Investments, subject to the recommendations of staff, which was seconded by Councilman Buchanan. Said motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts NOES: (•) ;Councilmen Hopkins and Smith ABSENT: -,(l) Councilman Rogers Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and spoke in support of the project. Page 5. December 21, 1970 Due to the 2 -2 vote, City Manager Callinan suggest- ed and the Council agreed to put the matter on the next agenda. He also advised that an amendment to the zoning ordinance to require carports for apartment developments would be prepared for Council consideration. File 0121 City Manager Callinan reviewed the improvement Redwood Estates of Country Club Drive to date by Argonaut Construc- Mobile Home Park tors from the entrance to Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park north to the Rohnert Park Expressway and recommended it be accepted with the condition that any defects be corrected. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the improvement of Country Club Drive to date was accepted with the condition that defects or deficiencies be corrected. - File 0105 Mr. Art Howard appeared and requested the Council Service Station- to change its prior indication that it would not Expressway and allow a service station at the southeast corner Commerce Blvd. of the Expressway and Commerce Blvd. unless it was developed as a part of a larger development. City Manager Callinareviewed previous action on this matter and advised that copies of all past correspondence and staff reports had been sent to the Council prior to this meeting. Councilman Buchanan made a motion to deny the request which was seconded by Councilman Hopkins. Discussion followed. Mr. Jack Anderson was recognized and spoke against the request and allowing service stations on all corners. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and spoke regarding access to the proposed location from the Expressway advising that he had discussed the plan for access with County Road Commissioner Don Head who indicated it was acceptable to him. Mr. Callinan and Mr. Vail advised that in their conversations with Don Head he indicated opposition to the proposed access plan. Mr. Callinan advised that he would contact Mr. Head again. Councilman Buchanan's motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, and Smith NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts ABSENT: (1) Councilman Rogers Page 6. December 21, 1970 Golden Gate County Planner Vail brought to the attention of Bridge District the Council the public hearings to be held by the Public Hearings Golden Gate Bridge District and offered to report —1,-.h4-- I- Ik e -4.. 1.� r� -" = I -i ry'k + UAMve 44%.� '_'JJJ L.a .tL L.%J c41 s _Y a ZW� ­45 — --5.. • on same at a later date if the Council so desired. for same. He commented on the need for the light The Council indicated it would like to have such the underpass road. P.G. & E representative a report. Mr. Ralph Fitch was present and participated in South Santa Rosa City Manager Callinan reviewed the need for a Avenue.Street street light on South Santa Rosa Avenue near the 'fight Wilfred Avenue Overpass under-crossing, but outside the city limits. He advised that the county WUU.LU 11VL YCLY for' the light Since there is no lighting distritin the area, but it would —1,-.h4-- I- Ik e -4.. 1.� r� -" = I -i ry'k + UAMve 44%.� '_'JJJ L.a .tL L.%J c41 s _Y a ZW� ­45 — --5.. • installed by P.G. 60 E. as "Long as the city paid for same. He commented on the need for the light by traffic coming into and leaving the city via the underpass road. P.G. & E representative Mr. Ralph Fitch was present and participated in the discussion which followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman.Roberts, and unanimously approved, the installation of a street light at the r equested location was approved with the under- standing that the city would pay the monthly costs for same. 1915 Act Bond City Manager Callinan submitted a report on 1915 Delinquencies Act Bonds outstanding and also delinquencies. Golf Course City Manager Callinan reported on the recent Burglary burglary of the Golf Course pro shop and snack bar. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m. /Deputy,//City/`Clerk,/ APPROVED: Y i Mayors