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1971/03/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 1971 The Council of the City of Rohnert Pa3k met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :15 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith pre- siding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which City Manager Callinan and all Councilmen were present except Councilman Buchanan, and which was held to discuss person- nel matters and a possible appointment to the Recreaton Commission. Call to order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :15 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Robe*t Rogers and Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and Engineer Hudis Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 16 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts,and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $16,031.81 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Snyder Lane Improve- Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion on a letter ce- ment Project ceived from the John Reed PTA regarding the poor condition of Snyder Lane. Mr. Ken Nelsen, 7312 Belita Avenue, was recognized and suggested that sidewalks and /or a bicycle lane should be included in the Snyder Lane improvement. Councilman Rogers advised he would contact Supervisor Joerges to solicit county participation.in the improvement of Snyder Lane. Executive Session Mayor Smith reported that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters and a possible appontment to the Recreation Commis- sion. Recreation Commission Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman and Cultural Arts Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Nancy Mettert was Commission appointed to the Recreation Commission, subject to her resignation from the Cultural Arts Commission, and Ginger Page -2- March 1, 1971 Ryan was appointed to fill the remaining term of Mrs. Mettert on the Cultural Arts Commission. Mobile Home Park Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding the Moratorium moratorium on mobile home parks and recommended that mobile home residents and interested parties be invited to the mep+i nlra tahan mn'hi l n 'h MO rnn� ra in"n +_ boo Ai anacroov3 ...v ... vw_118 ..�.. M •uvv11- -0-- 1-— w14 VV uV .a.a.NV U.v o4u. File 0177 Councilman Roberts inquired about the lack of a planter strip at North Bay Tractor on Commerce Blvd. Funds for Major Mayor Smith commented concerning the city's cash flow prob- Improvements lems and expenditure of funds for major improvements, not - ing that roads, bridges, etc. are usually built in order that development may take place. Development and Mayor Smith commented regarding the possibility of a new Growth Policy growth and development policy for the city, citing the location_ of Rancho Cotate High School on Snyder Lane as a good example of roads needing improvement that are used by many people other than Rohnert Park residents. He recom- mended that help be sought from the Economics' Department of Sonoma State College to do a study on areas of projected growth so expenditures could be made where most needed. Appointment to League Mayor Smith solicited approval for his appointment to the of California Cities League of California Cities Urban Environmental Quality Urban Environmental Committee noting that his name had been recommended for Quality Committee appointment by Mayor Putnam of Petaluma. Upon motion of Cound2man Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith's appointment to the League of California Cities Urban Environmental Quality Committee was approved and the necessary expendi- tures for his attendance at meetings of same were authorized. Development and Growth Mr. James Groom was recognized and spoke briefly concerning Policy a development and growth policy for the city, recommending that it be more clear. He suggested that the county be contacted for information regarding formation of growth policy. He also commented on the recent North :Say Tractor applications and advised that some plants would be placed in front of the site in the planter strip area adjacent to Commerce Blvd. Staff was directed to follow up with the County Planning Staff on industrial park standards. Mobile Home Park Mr. James Groom spoke briefly regarding the mobile home Moratorium park moratorium and recommended that a study be made so that an informed decision could be made at the six month review date. County Housing City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Eugene McAdams, Authority Deputy County Administrator and Temporary Secretary of the Housing Authority of Sonoma County who gave a verbal pre- sentation concerning the County Housing Authority and the resolution requested by same from cities authorizing the Page -3- March 1, 1971 Housing Authority to conduct business within the cities. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at approximatel;, Leaves & returns 8005 P.M. and returned at approximately 8 :07 p.m. A lengthy discussion followed concerning participation in the County Housing Authority with Mr. Ken Nelsen, Mr. Malcolm Hubley, Mr. Nore Thiesfeld, and Mr. James Groom participating. Mayor Smith polled the Council to determine if action on the Housing Authority participation was desired. The Coun- cil indicated they would prefer further study of the matter before acting and requested Mr. McAdams to provide a list of existing housing authorities in the area so they could be contacted or visited in an effort to find out how succes- ful they were. CATV Storer Cable City Manager Callinan reviewed recent Council action on TV Francise Fee Rates Storer Cable TV franchise fee rates and read a letter from William Schiller dated February 229 1971 which indicated that in the opinion of the company's attorney, the city's ordinance concerning franchise fees should be amended if the franchise fee remains at 30 on selected items or on all items. City Attorney Maxwel� opinioned that technically the ordin- ance probably should be amended but saw nothing wrong with the Council's procedure. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. William Schiller of Storer Cable TV participating. City Attorney Maxwell was directed to thoroughly research the matter and report back to the Council. Mr. Schiller reported that an audit of the additional out- let subscribers had been completed and credit to 342 addi- tiazal outlet subscribers would be given during the month of March by Storer for past overcharge for franchise fee. Mr. Schiller initiated a brief discussion concerning pend- ing legislation which would put control of CATV under the State Public Utilities Commission. He suggested Council opposition to the legislation. Staff was directed to pre- pare a report giving the advantages and disadvantages of PUC control of CATV. File 0142 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mrs. Betty Reynolds applica- Reynolds Use Permit tion for a use permit to operate a foster home under the Application State Family Care Plan at 316 Burton Avenue. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the applica- tion of Mrs. Reynolds for a use permit for Family Care Plan foster home at 316 Burton Avenue. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the public hearing had been mailed to properly owners inthe area of 316 Burton Avenue and that no written communications had been received. Page -4- March 1, 1971 There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica- �; .a �' M...... 'R _4.4- i. 'D...... _I a,. .4•.....a d�...,�.d..,.... 1,..,,...,. ..,,,I -- .$.U- U.L V L i'A•L"I7. JJ� U U� 11 Y11V1"S fOr a .L Va er 1 ome u11ldG.L' Ut1c pro= vision of the State Family Care Plan for two (2) adult retarded females at 316 Burton Avenue was approved. File 0179 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Robert Gilman's use Gilman Use Permit permit application for home occupation for wholesale export Application by mail only operation. Mavor Smith declared the- - public hearing open on the applica- tion of Mr. Robert Gilman for a use permit for home occupa- tion for wholesale export by mail only operation. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the public hearing had been mailed to property owners in the area of 7850 Blair Avenue and that no written communications had been received. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica- tion of Mr. Robert Gilman for a home occupation for whole- sale export by mail only operation at 7850 Blair Avenue was approved. Project No. 1968 -1 Engineer Hudis gave a verbal status report on Project No. Coddingland Unit 2 1968 -19 Coddingland Unit 2. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at approximately Leaves and Roturns 8 :57 p.m. and returned at approximately 8059 P.M. Project No. 1968 -2 Engineer Hudis gave a verbal status report on Project No. Golf Lake Estates 1968 -2, Golf Lakes Estates, and advised that Sonoma County Water Agency was satisfied with the drainage for the pro- ject. Project No. 1970 -5 Engineer Hudis gave a verbal status report on Project No. GOlmtry Club i ?Te 1070-5, Cpuy,trI C'.l�h Drive r and a.du sed that the project would probably be going to bid within the next month. Project No. 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal status report on Pro - Water Pollution Control ject No. 1970 -79 Water Pollution Control Plant and advised Plant that Progress Payment No. 7 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount of $34,695.99 was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 7 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount of $34,695.99 was in order. Page -5- March 1, 1971 Project No. 1970 -8 City Manager Callinan reported that construction on Project Commerce Blvd. Bridge No. 1970 -8, Commerce Blvd. Bridge at Himebaugh Creek, should at Himebaugh Creek be starting within a few weeks. Codding Enterprises City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Hugh Codding had re- Deed for Expressway quested action be deferred on the deed from Codding Enter - Right of Way prises for the Rohnert Park Expressway right of way since they could not have a representative present at the meeting. Action on the matter was deferred until the next regular meeting. Resolution No. 71 -22 RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATES AT GOLF COURSE City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by CouncD.man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -22 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 71 -23 RESOLUTI(N APPROVING LEASE AGRZ91ENT WITH NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution and the lease agreement. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -23 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Joe DiMaggio Baseball City Manager Callina reported that the Recreation Commis - sion had recommended a $150.00 appropriation for the Rohnert Park Joe DiMaggio- Baseball Team. Upon motion of.Combilmah Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the Recreation Commission's recommendation and authorized $150.00 for the Joe DiMaggio baseball team. Building Codes City Manager Callinan reported that the building codes needed to be updated and solicited Council approval for same. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, updating the building codes was endorsed and staff authorized to set the neces- sary public hearings. Proposed Standards City Manager Callinan solicited comments from the Council for Off - Street regarding establishing City standards for off - street park - Parking Lots ing lots. Page -6- March 1� 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkinq seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized a public hearing to be set to consider an ordinance estab- lishing city standards for construction of off - street parking areas. Meeting with City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Petaliuna School Board cil that it was time for the annual meeting with the Peta- luma School Board and it was the City's turn to be host. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers. seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to make arrangements for the annual meeting with the Petaluma Board of Education. Acquisition of City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Regional Park cil the possible acgdbition of the regional park with the aid of a federal grant and solicited Council approval to spend up to 31,000 for materials, appraisers, etc. necessary for an application for federal grant. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of up to $1,000 for materials and services toward preparation of a federal grant for acquisition of the regional park was approved with funds to be transferred from other budget accounts so that the budget will not be increased. Pending Legislation City Manager Callinan brought to the attention (f the Coun- Advisor cif a League of California Cities request that a legisla- .tive advisor be appointed to review Legislative Bulletins and Legislation Digests. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers,seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith was appointed as legislative advisor. Drainage Projects City Manager Callan reported that the railroad trestle at Himebaugh Creek and the improvement of Wilfred Creek had been recommended by the Zone 1A Flood Control Advisory Committee for inclusion it the 1071 -79 Sonoma County [Mater Agency budget. He also reported that the advisory committee had recommended initiation of condetion proceedings for the one remaining piece of right of way necessary for Wilfred Creek. Bond Service Agree- City Attorney Maxwell reported he had contacted the County ment with County Counsel's Office and had been advised that the bond service agreement was not yet ready. Development and Mr. Louis Beary appeared briefly before the Council to Growth Policy recommend a policy of responsible growth for the City and remind the Council that its first responsibility is to Page -7- March 1, 1971 the current citizens of Rohnert Park and not the developers, Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9 :17 p.m. pu y City C erk