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1971/01/18 City Council MinutesIn*); 1 5I' • 1 r 10111 January 18, 1971 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 Vice - Mayor Hopkins presiding. Call to Order Vice -Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular ses- sion to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins Absent: (1) Mayor Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Deputy City Attor- ney Mawson and Engineer Hudis Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented to the Council per the attached list in the amount of $199930.55 were approved. Director of Parks City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. James Pekkain, new and Recreation full -time Director of Parks and Recreation. Vice -Mayor Hopkins welcomed Mr. Pekkain on behalf of the Council and the Community. Mr. Pekkain thanked the Council and made a few brief comments. 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 Drainage Projects Councilman Roberts reported that he had done some investi- gation into the various drainage projects discussed at the January 11,: 1971 meeting and had been advised by represent- atives of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad that the de- sign for the Hinebaugh Creek trestle was ready and an agreement had to be prepared. He requested city staff to meet with developers and the Sonoma County Water Agency staff in an effort to work out a program for drainage projects in the Rohnert Park area including those affect- ing the golf course and suggested that the Council take more interest in such matters. Health Facilities Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion regarding Mr. Planning Paul Golis's letter of January 8, 1971 concerning hospital needs. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to arrange a joint meeting between the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Petaluma Hospital District Page --2- January 18, 1971 and City Attorney Maxwell was directed to determine the steps necessary to withdraw the city from the district. Resolution No. 71 -02 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REQUEST FOR PERMIT FOR CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL IN ROHNERT PARK City 4'==6Qr Call,iilarl awuu Z1Z'ad the eevlutivil, ailu eL letter from Mr. Golis regarding his proposed convalescent hospital. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71-02 was adopted. Rezoning on Santa Councilman Roberts, in referring to a letter from Wore Barbara Court Thiesfeld dated January 18, 1971, stated for the record that he had not asked for rezoning of lots on Santa Barbara Court and had never sought such rezoning and was getting tired of the letters and innuendoes. Cotati Entrance Road Councilman Buchanan initiated a brie' discussion on the into Rohnert Park status of the needed improvement of the entrance road from Cotati into Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan reported that the City of Cotati had been contacted regard- ing same. Cotati City Councilman Ken Garner was present and advised he would try to aid in expediting the repair of subject road. Ordinance No. 140 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63. ROHNENT PARK CITY File 0134 ZONING ORDINANCE (Map Change -- Qantas Development -- Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rn© rs, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 140 was waived and said ordin- ance was adopted-. AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, and Rogers NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSE2 : (1) Mayor Smith Ordinance No. 141 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 (Amendment to Text of food handling ordinance). City Manager Callinan summarized Ordinance No. 141. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 141 was introduced: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins Page -3- January 18, 1971 NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Mayor Smith Project No. 1956 -1 Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1956 -1, amended Assessment No. 8.2472.6.2.2. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been publiehed`December 29, 1970 and January 5, 1971 in the Clarion and advised that no written com- munications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard, Vice Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 71 -05. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (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 approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -03 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1967 -5 Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1967 -51 Amended Assessment Nos. 10 2, and 3. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published December 29, 1970 and January 5, 1971 in The Clarion and advised that no written com- munications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard, Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared thepublic hearing closed. Counc7.man Rogers stated for the record that he does have an interest in some lands near the property covered by the subject amended assessments, but that he would vote on this matter. Resolution No. 71 -04 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Sewer and Water Project No. 67 -5 City of Rohnert Park Assessment Nos. 1, 2 and 3) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -04 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 71-05 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project No. 1956 -1 Assessment Nos. 312.5.1 and 312.4.1) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. January 18, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -05 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE 71 -06 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION No. 120 ka.ivJWUt1 I'luo IyVt —i, Moo i +4% City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved. the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -06 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 71 -07 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT- RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 70 -48 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4, City of Rohnert Park Assessment Nos. 3 and 4) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -07 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 71 -08 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR AN ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR THE COST 0111 INSTALLATION OF VO FLASHING LIGHT CROSSING SIGNALS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC GATE ARKS AT THE CROSSING OF SOUTHWEST BLVD. AND THE TRACKS OF THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY IN ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -08 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File 0112 City Manager Callinan advised that a building permit had Rosenberg- been requested for the brouosed Rosenberg and FeigenberR Feigenberg apartment development on Avram Avenue and since the Coun- cil had approved this development plan nearly two years ago it was requested that the Council reaffirm its posi- tion. Planner Wes Vail advised that the plans were sub - stantially the same as approved before. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council reaffirmed its prior, approval of the proposed Rosenberg- Feigenberg apartment development on Avram Avenue. File 0169 City Manager Callinan summarized the use permit and re- Coddingland zoning applications of Coddi.ng Enterprises for a mobile Page -5.- January 18, 1971 home park on Assessor's Parcels No. 143- 040-19 and a portion of 143 - 390 -07. He advised that the public hearing on same had been continued from January 4, 1971• County Planner Vail reported verbally on the applications, advising that tentative agreement had been reached with the developers concerning the westerly extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway to have one non - traversing inter- section at the entrance of the proposed mobile home park and one traversing intersection between South Santa Rosa Avenue and Stony Point Road. He further advised that a plan for access to the Codding property had been prepared by the County planning staff but had not yet been discussed with Codding Enterprises representatives. A list of recom- mended conditions relative to the mobile home park use per - mit application mas presented as prepared by city staff and Planner Vail. Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the continued public hearings open. City Manager Callinan read a letter from Nore Thiesfeld, Planning Coordinator; Sonoma State College, dated January 18, 1971 regarding planning in the subject area. William J. Smith of Codding Enterprises was recognized and advised that the recommended conditions from the County Planning Department were agreeable but suggested some minor modifications. Discussion followed. A copy of the conditions agreed upon are attached to the original of these minutes. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and inquired regarding the interest of Nore Thiesfeld in this matter. City Manager Callinan reported he had been advised that Sonoma State College planned to take a more active role in city planning. Vice Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the possibility of declaring a moratorium on mobile home parks. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 142 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map- - Coddingland- Mobile Home Park) City Manager Callinan summarized Ordinance No. 142. Upon motion of Counc:gman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 142 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Page -6® January 18, 1971 AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, and Rogers NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Vice -Mayor Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Mayor Smith Vice-Mayor Hopkins stated for the record that he had doubts about continuing mobile home park development until State legislation corrects the tax problems. Use Pemm it Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman File 0169 Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the use permit for a mobile home park on Assessor's Parcel No. 143- 040 -19 and a pvi_1Us oa os s a i ay� y �ynn � vnn o WU13 approved, to become effective- after Ordinance No. 142 becomes effective and subject to the conditions recommended by staff as amended at this meeting. (Copy of conditions attached) File 0173 City Manager Callinan summarized the application of Earl Earl Anderson Anderson for rezoning of lots on Santa Barbara Court from Application for R-1 to R -2 and advised that notice of the public hearing Rezoning had been sent to property owners in the area and had been published in The Clarion on January 5, 1971. Vice -Mayor Hopkins requested an opinion from Deputy City Attorney Mawson concerning a quorum since two members of the Council had indicated that they would abstain from voting. Deputy City Attorney Mawson commented and indi- cated he would � lree an opini nn ns,f'ter the so oti nig was accomplished. County Planner Wes Vail verbally reported that with multiple residential zoning to the rear of the subject property and with 2/3 of the court undeveloped he would recommend the appi3 ication for rezoning g be approved. City Manager Callinan read letters from Mr. Otto Nation and Mr. Nore Thiesfeld expressing opposition to the re- zoning. Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared open the public hearing on the zoning application of .Bari Anderson relative to the vacant lots in Santa Barbara Court. Mr. Earl Anderson, applicant, was recognized and advised he intended to build nice looking units on the property if the zoning was approved. Mr. John Lund, 359 Alma Avenue, was recognized and advised the proposed units should increase the tax base and believ- ed we should encourage construction in the area. Page -7- January 18, 1971 Dr. William Cord, 420 Santa Barbara Court, was recognized and reported that he had received assurance that the sub- ject area would remain single family residential before buying his home on Santa Barbara Court. He further ad- vised that this type of development on a cul -de -sac would create too much traffic. Planning Commission Minutes and City Council Minutes from 1965 through 1968 were cited by Dr. Cord as reaffirming the R -1 zoning. Ione Collier, 7449 Adrian Drive, was recognized and stated she lived on the cul -de -sac and was opposed to anything but R -1 zoning on same. Mr. John Lund was recognized again, and withdrew his ear- lier support of the rezoning in view of the Council's past reassurances to retain the R -1 zoning. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Vice- Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearabg closed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, the application of Earl Anderson for rezoning to R -2 of lots in Santa Barbara Court was denied by the following roll call votes AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (2) Councilman Roberts and Rogers Deputy City Attorney Mawson opinioned that in the absence of a majority affirmative vote to rezone the property, the application was denied. Dr. Cord asked if residents could be given some assurance that a similar application to rezone this property on Santa Barbara Court would not be made over and over. It was explained that all applications must be considered. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at approxi- Leaves and Returns mately 8 :30 p.m. and returned at approximately 8 :31 p.m. File 0165 City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Lands South of cil a tentative map filed for development of lands south East Cotati Avenue of East Cotati Avenue and a request for a joint meeting by the Cotati Council concerning that area. Monday, January 259 1971 was suggested as the date for said joint meeting, with the time and place to be announced later. Entrance Road from City Manager Callinan reported that an application for G;ravenstein Hwy. to rezoning of a portion of property between College View College View Drive Drive and Southwest Boulevard in the area of a possible File 0175 additional entrance road from Cotati to Rohnert Park had Page -8- January 18, 1971 been received and would be the subject of a hearing scheduled for February 1, 1971 but the applicant, Mr. Pat Taylor, would like an indication from the Council whether or not there is a real need for the additional road as shown on the City's General Plan. A letter from M; . 4 Cbt J_ �cialf ciu, ^vi ty iaiiage�r of V ota t.L, WMO read expressing the desire of the City of Cotati for such a new entrance road. Mr. Ken Garner, Cotati Councilman, was recognized and ad- vised that the City of Cotati has provided for the right of way for subject road. Mr. Pat Taylor, 488 Alta Avenue, was recognized and stated that no emphasis should be taken away from the Express- way and would like to see this additional entrance road dropped. Mr. Paul Golis, 185 Adele Avenue, was recognized and ex- pressed opposition to said road. A brief discussion followed. Staff was directed to deter- mine the location of the additional entrance road and whether or not it will involve property subject of the zoning application scheduled for hearing at the February 1 Council meeting. Recess Vice -Mayor Hopkins declared the meeting recessed at this point, the time being approximately 8:45 p.m. Reconvene Vice Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 8 :55 p.m. Project No. 1970 -8 Engineer Hudis reviewed the construction bids received for Commerce Blvd. Bridge the Commerce Blvd. bridge at Hinebaugh Creek advising at Hinebaugh Creek that Murdock Engineering of Orinda was low bidder with a bid in the amount of $51,216.00. Citv Manager Callinan reported that all the ri-aht of wav had not yet been obtained and there were also budgetary problems since the low bid was approximately $99000 over the budgeted amount for the project. He also recommended that the contract not be awarded until all the right of way had been acquired. The matter was deferred pending a staff recommendation regarding funds for the project and acquisition of the right of way for Hinebaugh Creek. Project No. 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan reported that he had met with repre- Waste Water Treatment sentatives of Yoder- Trotter- Orlobb and had been advised Plant that the requested grant increase of $$60,000 for the demonstration project at the Ulaste Water Treatment Plant Page -9- January 18, 1971 had been sent by local Federal Officials who recommended its approval to Washington D.C., for consideration. He advised there were cash flow problems due to the length of time it was taking to receive funds from Washington, D.C. and requested authorization to advance up to $25,000 from other city funds to pay J. R. Peters Engineering to be repaid when funds are received from the Federal govern- ment. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, authorization was given to advance up to $259000 from other city funds other than the Development Improvement Fund to pay J. R. Peters Engir rnering for amounts due them. City Manager Callinan presented Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,124 covering service pad and panel for pump station. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Change Order No. 3 was approved. City Manager Callinan mentioned a few more change orders that will probably be presented before the project is com- pleted. Police Service to City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Cotati Council a request from the City of Cotati to provide that city with police service and his report concerning same. Councilman Roberts requested discussion on the matter be deferred until the next meeting. Replacement of City Manager Callinan reported on the accident situation Plymouth Police Car in which the Plymouth Police car was damaged and reuswed various methods of replacement, e.g. leasing, car allow- ance to Chief, or purchase. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, staff was directed to work out a detailed program covering use of the car if a car allowance for the Chief were approved: AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts ABSENT: (1) Mayor Smith Old Ambulance City Manager Callinan reported that the old ambulance should be sold and requested authorization to do so. He was so authorized by the Council. Page -'!O- January 18, 1971 Golf Course Cart City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the golf Shed course operation and its revenue. He noted that the golf course cart shed, authorized for construction sometime ago, should be built before the rainy season is over and urged each Councilman to go out to the golf course to look over the proposed location. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to work out the design of the cart shed without Council recom- mendation if Cni mri 1 mPvn'hPrct 'ha.d not vi ai tPd t_hP gnl f course within the next week. Holidays City Manaer Callinan reported vie the State law changes ,�, a +�,.a concerning holidays. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council requested that a resolution be prepared to have the city holiday schedule changed to conform with the State holiday schedule. Council Meetings Betty Brooks questioned when Council meetings would be held after the "Monday Holiday" schedule was in effect. Vice-Mayor Hopkins advised that when a holiday falls on Monday, the Council meeting is held on the Tuesday immedi tr- ately following. League of City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the quarterly California Cities meeting of the Redwood Empire Division, League of Californ- ia Cities, to be held in Napa, January 23, 1971. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, amid unanimously approved, whichever Councilman who will be able to attend the above meeting will be the legal representative of Rohnert Park. Ordinance re Cats Deputy City Attorney Mawson summarized an ordinance pre - j—j.e%A ay v1UJ r UVVriiepy 3-aeu.n.WC.6r. drisee.L.4ed.idg Vi Va* ascaa... ordinance was referred to staff for study and placement .n_.T - - on a zuti u re agenda. Southwest Blvd. Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discussion concerning Accident the recent accident on Southwest Blvd. and requested that a traffic engineer study the situation of going from two to four lanes and back to two lanes. Cats - Rabies Mr. Jack Anderson was recognized and suggested that since dogs must have rabies shots that perhaps cats also should be required to have rabies shots. Community Blood Mary Gileck, 7698 Beth Court, was recognized, and solicited Bank support of the Council for a community blood bank. It Page -11- January 18, 1971 was suggested by Councilman Buchanan that a statement concerning the blood bank be placed on the city water bills. The Council agreed. Project No. 1970 -7 Mr. John Lund, 359 Alma avenue, was recognized and referr- Waste Water Treatment ing to the Federal Government being somewhat slow in mak- Plant ing payment, suggested that Senator Tunney's local office be contacted to aid the city in this and any other problems with the Federal Government. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 p.m. to January 25 with the time and place to be announced. 1 Depu y City C rk APPROVED: Mayor(,