1971/02/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 16, 1971
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular sesdon at 7 :25 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 South-
west Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding.
The regular session was preceded by an executive session
which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and all Councilmen were
present, and which was held to discuss pending litigation,
personnel matters, and a possible appointment to the Recrea-
tion Commission.
Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers,
and Smith
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Supt. of Public Works
Wiggins, City Attorney Maxwell and Engineer
Hudis
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 1
were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of 86,736.09`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.
Easter Egg Hunt
Following a brief discussion, a letter from the Rohnert
Park Women's Association regarding the annual Easter Egg
Hunt was referred to the Recreation Commission for handling.
Drapes for Community
Following a brief discussion concerning a recommendation
Center
from the Cultural Arts Commission for the installation of
drapes on the westerly windows of the Community Center, a
motion was made by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Rogers, and unanimously approved to transfer approxi-
mately $525 from the City Manager's Travel budget to the
Community Center budget to enable the purchase of said
drapes.
Request for Sewer
City Manager Callinan discussed a letter from Mr. C. Under -
Service in area north
wood requesting information concerning sewer service in the
of Rohnert Park
area of Wilfred Avenue west of the freeway and solicited
Council direction in responding. The Council authorized
Mr. Callinan to reply that there were no immediate plans to
provide sewer service in the area requested.
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Rohnert Park Golf Club A brief discussion was held concerning the offer of the
Rohnert Park Golf Club to purchase trees or bushes for
installation as 150 yard markers on the municipal golf
course.
Upon rAotion of :Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the offer of the Rohnert
Park Golf Club was accepted and City Manager Callinan was
directed to express appreciation for the donation.
Sonoma Cownty Housing A brief discussion was held concerning the request from
Authority Sonoma County for authority to transact business in Rohnert
Prk r 4.U- afo %jwAy Housing Authority. Stan was directed
to try and have Mr. Gene McAdams of the County AdministratoA
Office at the next meeting to more fully explain the countyb
request.
Bay Area Air Pollu- A brief discussion was held concerning Mayor Poznanovich's
tion Control District letter regarding Santa Rosa's position on inclusion in the
Bay Area Air Pollution Control District.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council expressed its
approval to include Rohnert Park in the Bay Area Air Pollu-
tion Control District.
Peace Officex.of City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
the Month cil the selection of Officer s'elane E. Patton as Peace
Officer of the month.by the Sonoma County Board of Realtors.
Citizen of the Day City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
cil the selection of Mayor Smith by Radio Station KPLS as
Citizen of the Day on February 16th.
Ambulance Service At Mayor Smith's request, City Manager Callinan read the
letter from Juanita Goff expressing appreciation for the
fine ambulance service in Rohnert Park.
Association of Bay Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion regarding
Area Government participation in ABAG and the possibility of it being mare-
appropriate to participate with the Lake and Mendocino
Counties area regional government. He suggested the matter
be discussed by the Mayors and Councilmen's Association of
Sonoma County.
State Gas Tax Mayor Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning a bill
currently being considered in the State Legislature to re-
vamp the distribution of state gas taxes.
Boy Scouts of America Mayor Smith recognized the Boy Scouts present and commended
and Girls Scouts of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for their recent.distxi-
America bution,to residents of information regarding air pollution
and.recycling programs.
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Project No. 1956 -1 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project No.
1956 -1, Amended Assessment Nos. 312.5.1 and 312.4,1.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published January 27 and February 3 in
The Clarion and 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. 71 -13 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESS[+I= (Project No.
1956 -1 Assessment Nos. 312.5.1 and 312.4.1)
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 -13 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1961 -1 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1961 -1, Amended Assessment No. 9.4.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published in The Clarion January 27 and
February 3 and 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. 71 -14 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No.
1961 -1, Assessment No. 9.4)
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 -14 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1970 -4 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1970 -4, Amended Assessment Nos. 3 and 4.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published in the Clarion January 27 and
February 3 and 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. 71 -15 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENIIED ASSESSMENT (Southwest Boule-
vard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4 Assessment Nos. 3 and 4)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
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Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 71 -15 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 719-16 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE
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(Country Club Drive and Snyder Lane Sewer Tiunk Lines,
Rohnert Park Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1967 -1, Assess-
ment No. 1)
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 -16 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance No. 142 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map--Codding-
land--Mobile Home Park)
City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. He also
brought to the attention of the Council a deed received
from Codding Enterprises for the Expressway right of way
with conditions attached regarding access.
Mayor Smith expressed opposition to the rezoning due to the
tax base for mobile homes, the fact that schools must be
provided for children who will live in the mobile home park,
and wondered how police and fire service would be provided.
Maurice Fredericks, President of Coati School District
Board of Trustees, was recognized and spoke concerning
the school district's financial problems and the unusual
problem of the need for more students.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and approved by the following roll call vote, the
reading of Ordinance No. 142 was waived and said ordinance
was adopted:
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NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith
Mayor Smith asked William J. Smith of Codding Enterprises
if he would state for the record that his firm would not
promote any growth in the area to the west of his firm's
property on the west side of the freeway. Richard Codding
replied in the negative advising that it was the policy
of Codding Enterprises to promote development.
Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion regarding a mora-
torium on mobile home parks.
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and suggested a public hear-
ing before action on a mobile home park moratorium.
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Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, a
moratorium on new applications for mobile home parks for
a period of six months, to be reviewed at the end of said
period, was approved:
AYES: (4) Councilman Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and
Smith
NOES: (1) Councilman Rogers
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
again write the appropriate state legislators urging action
on equalizing taxation of mobile homes.
Mr. Richard Codding was recognized and expressed disappoint-
ment that a moratorium on mobile home parks had been voted
on without benefit of a public hearing.
McDouall Apartments City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of McDouall
File 0175 Enterprises for an apartment complex and reported that
revised site plans had not been received prior to the meet-
ing. Kv. Vern Avila was recognized and presented a revised
site plan. Discussion followed.
Mr. Pat Taylor, partner in T. McDouall Enterprises, was
recognized and suggested the rezoning be considered prior
to the site plan. Further discussion was held.
Ordinance No. 143 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 63 -- ZONING ORDINANCE
(Zoning Map Change-- McDouall Enterprises)
City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, by the following roll
call vote, Ordinance No. 143 was adopted:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts,
Rogers, and Smith
NOES: (0) None
Further discussion followed concerning the site plans.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the revised site plan
submitted at this meeting was referred to staff for review
and will be considered further at the next meeting.
Proposed Ordinance City Manager Callinan summarized the proposed amendment to
for Covered Parking the Zoning Ordinance concerning the requirement for covered
parking in multiple residential developments and the study
done by the Sonoma State College intern of surrounding
communities regarding same.
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File No. 0091
George Andersen
Proposed Expansion of
Apartments for Office
and Laundry
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Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the proposed
ordinance to require covered parking in multiple residential
developments.
Mr. Callinan read a letter received from Norman Spivock
expressing opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and expressed opposition to
the proposed ordinance. A lengthy discussion followed
between Mr. Golis, and the Council covering a variety of
topics.
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approximately 8:48 p.m.
Mr. Ken Nelsen, 7312 Helita Avenue, was recognized and ex-
pressed support for the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Norman Spivock was recognized and expressed opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Vernon Avila was recognized and expressed opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Pat Taylor was recognized and expressed opposition to
the proposed ordinance.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor
Smith declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman .
Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to require
covered parking in multi- residential districts will not be
considered further.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, and Rogers
NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith
City Manager Callinan summarized the request of George
.Andersen to enlarge his manager's office and laundry build-
ing at his apartment complex at 333 College View Drive.
Councilman Rogers declared a conflict of interest and left
the Council Chambers, the time being approximately 9:02 p.m.
A brief discussion followed regarding Mr. Andersen's plans.
Upcn motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers
absent, Mr. .Andersen's request to expand the manager's
office and laundry building at 333 College View Drive in
accordance with the sketch submitted was approved, provided
that it not be used for living quarters.
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Adjourned Meeting A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of
holding an adjourned meeting next week to consider several
planning matters. It was decided to hold said meeting on
Tuesday, February 23, 1971, at 7 :30 p.m.
Recess Mayor Smith declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 9 :05 p.m.
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Boy Scouts Mock Mayor Smith called the Boy Scouts in attendance to the
City Council Meeting Council table. Mario Soberanis was appointed Mayor, Mark
Kirner, City Attorney, and Mike Moss, Wally Fogg, Steve
Groepel, and Craig Leslie, Councilmen.
Brief discussions were held concerning air pollution and
the possibility of a new gym at Rohnert Park Jr. High School.
Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 9 :20
p.m. with all Councilmen present.
North Bay Tractor City Manager Callinan reviewed the request of North Bay
Free Standing Sign Tractor for a free standing sign at 5100 Commerce Boulevard
Application and displayed a drawing of said sign. Discussion followed
with Mr. Branscomb, the applicant participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote,
the Council made the necessary findings for a variance and
granted the request of North Bay Tractor for a free stand-
ing sign for a period of five years, with the precise
location of the sign to be approved by city staff:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, and Rogers
NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith
Home Occupations City Manager Callinan reviewed the Zoning Ordinance's sec -
Required Conditions tion concerning conditions for home occupations and Mr. R.
Ehrman's operation at 275 Alma Avenue as a salesman and
distributor for Fuller Brush Company.
Mr. Ehrman appeared before the Council and advised that he
had moved his operation to 204 Wilson Street, Santa Rosa,
but urged the Council to revise the applicable ordinance
to allow home occupations for direct salesmen such as for
Faller Brush, Amway, Avon, etc. Discussion followed.
Councilman Rogers made a motion to.eliminate Zoning Ordin-
ance Section 13 -101 which relates to stock in trade.
City Attorney Maxwell opinioned that with minimum stock, a
use permit could be granted within the spirit of the or-
dinance as written. A lengthy discussion followed concern-
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ing distributors in residential areas as opposed to sales -
men.
The Council suggested a public hearing to discuss conditions
for home occupations. Mr. Ehrman advised he would apply
for a use permit to bring the matter to a hearing.
Drainage Mr. Paul Golis, 185 Adele Avenue, appeared before the
Council and spoke regarding drainage in the northern area
of Rohnert Park. He requested the Council to ask Sonoma
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sion of Five Creek and Crane Creek into Hinebaugh Creek and
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furnish vosaftrU1tLL.9.vn that W.Cleii iiI1jJT0veQ., Wilfred Creek
Channel would have sufficient capacity to drain the lands
within Rohnert Park north of Hinebaugh Creek which are
planned to drain to Wilfred Creek.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
request engineering and information from the Sonoma County
Water Agency as outlined by Mr. Golis.
Sonoma Student .Barn Mr. John Prior, appearing on behalf of David Allen, Presi-
Silos Project dent of Octagon Trust, explained the plans for a student
housing project proposed at the southwest corner of Keiser
Road and Petaluma Hill Road and requested an indication
as to whether the City of Rohnert Park would maintain the
necessary package sewer plant for the proposed development
after its being built by the property owners.
Engineer Hudis discussed engineering and treatment neces-
sary for developments of this type and the extension of
sewer service to the general area. Discussion followed:
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this
Leaves and Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10 :20 p.m.
He returned at approximately 10:22 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rob'U.' s, amid approved by the following voice vote, no action
was taken at this time on the request regarding maintenance
of a package sewer plant outside the city:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and
Rogers
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Underground Utility City Manager Callinan reported on the proposed underground
District utility district.
Resolution No. 71 ®17 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECES-
SITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF
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AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON PARTS OF ADRIAN DRIVE,
SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD, AND BORIS COURT
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71 -17 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan reported on the progress of the Waste
Waste Water Treatment Water Treatment Plant and again urged each Councilman to
Plant visit the construction site.
City Manager Callinan presented Change Order No. 3 in the
amount of $2,779.00.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Change Order No. 3
was approved.
Project No. 1970 -8 City Manager Callinan reported that the deed for right of
Commerce Blvd. way for Himebaugh Creek between the freeway and the railroad
Bridge at Hine - was not yet in hand, therefore, award of the construction
baugh. Creek contract for the Commerce Boulevard Bridge was not recom-
mended at this time. Engineer Hudis noted that February
28 is the final date to award said contract. The matter
was deferred until the February 23rd meeting.
Landscaping Wilfred City Manager Callinan recommended that the Council request
Avenue Overpass Area the Division of Highways to landscape the Wilfred Avenue
Overpass area.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
request the Division of Highways to landscape the Wilfred
Avenue Overpass area.
Parking Area The scheduled report and discussion on standards for con -
standards struction of off - street parking areas was deferred until
the next meeting.
Golf Course Holidays City Manager Callinan read the following list of dates
proposed for the use of holiday rates at the golf course:
New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Inde-
pendence Day, Labor Day, Admission Day, Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the recommended sche-
dule of dates for holiday rates at the golf course was
adopted and closing of the course on Christmas was approved.
Golf Cart Shed City Manager Callinan reviewed a proposed letter agreement
dated February 16, 1971 between the city and Robert Porter
Sale of Ambulance
Adjournment
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relating to the construction of the golf cart shed at the
golf course and requested approval of the letter and
authorization to proceed with construction.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
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Rogersvanu approved with Mayor Smith abstaining, the proposes;
letter agreement was approved and authorization was given
to proceed with construction of the cart shed.
City Manager Callinan reported on the bids received for the
Pontiac ambulance and advised that the hia_teet:waq $161,00
and requested approval to sell to the high bidder.
Upon motion of Col—maJ i man Rogers, seconded by C.^, ":Y:,^._il'man
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to
sell the Pontiac ambulance to the high bidder for the bid
,,price of $161.00.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 10040 p.m. to February 23, 19719 at
7 °30 p.m.
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