1971/03/15 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 15, 1971
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular omaa1on commencing at 7:05 p.m^ in the City Dffioes°
435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert park, with Mayor Pro Tempore
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Hopkins presiding.
Coll to Order Mayor Pro Tempora Hopkins called the meeting of the regular
session to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Roberts,, Rogers, and Smith
Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan, his time of arrival is
' apoolf1nalIy noted in the minutes.
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Absent: (1) Councilman Smith ,
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Staff Present for all ` City Manager CsII1nsn, Deputy
or part of the meeting: City Attorney Mamaunv Bond Counsel
Assaf, and Engineer Hud1a, Planner
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Project No. 1970-5 City Manager ColIlnan reported on the proposed Country
Country Club Drive Club Drive Project No. 1970-5 and noted that o petition
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had been reoa1vod bearing signatures of 100% of the property
owners involved.
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February
239 March 1 and 8, 1971 were approved as submitted.
Approval of,BiIlo
Upon motion of Councilman Rnbartov seconded by Councilman
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Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
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the attached list in the amount of S8,903^85 were approved.
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Rose Parade
Councilman Roberts brought to the attention of the Council
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the Rose Parade to be held in Santo Rose-in May and the
fact that his daughter had submitted the winning theme
for same.
ABAQ Membership
Councilman Hopkins brought to the attention of the Council
the opposition of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
to membership in ABAG and requested the discussion on the
matter of Rohnert Park's membership be scheduled on the
April agenda.
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Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Council. No action was taken on any opm+
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munioation except as noted specifically in these minutes.
8oha ' l Presentation
Christopher Wade and Judith Stubor, representatives of the
Rohnert Park Beha'i community, appeared and presented
pamphlets and o book for the Mayor to the Council.
Cultural Arts _
Armando Floroav Chmlrmmn» Cultural Arts Commission, appeared
Commission
and presented to the Council the Distinguished Soovloo
Award received by the Cultural Arts Commission from the
Petaluma P°T"A^ Council.
Project No. 1970-5 City Manager ColIlnan reported on the proposed Country
Country Club Drive Club Drive Project No. 1970-5 and noted that o petition
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had been reoa1vod bearing signatures of 100% of the property
owners involved.
March 15, 1971
Resolution @o. 71-24 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO" 70-60, ENTITLED wA
RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE
ACq0SITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO-
CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE"
'Country Club Boulevard Improvement Project 0o" 1970~5^
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
' Roberts, and unanimously mpprovmdv tha reading of Resolu-
tion No~ 71-24 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 71-25 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 70-62 ENTITL[D «A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE-
MENTS" (Country Cldb Boulevard Improvement Project No.
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
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Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-25 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Engineer Hudia presented his Engineer's Report prepared
pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and
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Resolution of Intention No. 70~829 as amended, consisting
� of plans, specifications, maps and descriptions, estimate
� of costs and diagram and assessment. After discussion and
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consideration by the Counoil» the Report was ordered filed.
Resolution No. 71-26 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Country Club Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970~5)
Bond Counsel A88af summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rngerav seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71_26 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 71-27 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING 0AC[ SCALE /Country
Club Boulevard 'Improvement Project Nu. 1970-5\
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Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogersv seconded by Councilman
Roberts* and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-27 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution Nn. 71-28 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS
IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND
DIRECTING NOTICE (Country Club Bouelvsrd Improvement Pro-
ject No~ 1970~5) '
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Bond Counsel Assaf nummekizod the resolution.
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Upon motion of Councilman Rogero» seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously mpprovmd' the reading of Resolu-
tion No" 71-38 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No" 17-29 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN
THE TIME SPECIFIED.
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No" 71-29 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. 71-30 & RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT
,DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Coun-
try Club Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970-5)
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-30,mos Naivodmnd said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No" 71-31 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS
(Country Club Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970-6)
Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded bv Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-31 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No.' 1967-1 Mayor Pro Temporo Hopkins declared the public hearing open
on Project No. 195?-1, Amended Assessment No. 1°
City Manager CoIllnan, reported that notice of the public
hearing had been published,February 24 and March 39 1971
in The Clarion and advised that no written communications
had been received. There being no one wishing to be hoard,
Mayor pro Tompore Hopkins declared the public hearing clos-
ed.
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Resolution No. 71-32 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Country Club
Drive and Snyder Lana Sewer Trunk Lines — Rohnert Park
Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1967-1, Assessment No. 1)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unonimouolyopproved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-32 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Underground Utility City Manager Cal1lnen reported that notices of the public
District No" 1, hearing had been sent by registered mail to all property
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owners and utilities involved.
Mayor Pro-Tmmporm Hopkins declared the public hearing
open on Underground Utility District No. 1^
Cl^' Manager CaIl1nan �dvlsed thatnomr�ttan �ommun�cat�o:s
had been received, but that there had been one telephone
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call from Mr. Harris who indicated agreement with the under-
grounding proposal.
0r^ Bill Rice of Pacific Telephone Company was recognized
and brought to the attention of the Council that telephone
and cable TV installations would also have to be put under-
ground. 0r° Nory LotreiIIo was recognized, asked o question
concerning the number of affected property owners were in
the district and was given the answer to his question.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro
Tomporo Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution No. 71-33 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. I
City Manager Calllnon summarized the resolution.
Councilmen Roger 'msde a motion which was seconded by
Councilmen Roberts to waive the reading and approve the
resolution. Discussion followed, after which Councilman
Rogers motion was unanimously approxad, the Resolution
No" 71-33 was adopted"
Project No. 1970-7 City Manager Call1nmn gave o verbal status report on
Water Pollution Con~ Project No. 1970-7, Water Pollution Control Plant, explain-
trol Plant ad Change Order Nn" 4 in the amount of $7,117 and advised
that an extension of time to April Q^ 1971 had been re-
quested by J.R. Peters Engineering Construction, because
of a delay in receipt of certain equipment for the project.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Change Order No. 4 in
the amount of 97,117 to the contract with J. R. Patera
Engineering Construction was approved.
Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, an extension of time to
! April 9, 1971 was granted to J. R. Peters Engineering Con~
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| Coddlng Enterprises City Manager Cal]inan brought to the attention of the Coun-
Daed for Expressway oll certain clauses in the deed from Codding Enterprises
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Right of Way for the Rohnert Park Expressway right of way on the mast
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side of the freeway.
0r. Paul Golis was recognized and commented briefly on the
purchase price of access rights acquired by the County for
the Expressway on the east alda of the freeway.
Councilman Rogers made a motion to accept the deed. Dla-
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ouoo1on followed. It was decided to defer action on the
deed until Deputy City Attorney 0mmoon arrixedto clarify
some legal points. Councilman Rogers withdrew his motion.
Resolution No. 71-34 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Alicia Park Expansion)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-34 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 71-35 RESOLUTION ACCEP[1NG GRANT OE[O (Park Site, South of E.
Cotat1 Avenue).
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro-
Tompore Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote,
the reading of Resolution No. 71-35 was waived, said resolu-
tion was adopted, and payment at the rate of $750 per acre
to Fred Waldo Rohnert and Dorothy Rohnort Spreckels was
authorized:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers
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ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith
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City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary site plan
N. Rmthke Apartment
for a proposed apartment complex on Avrom Avenue and Santa
Complex - Avram Ave.
Alicia Drive by W. Ratlike and ram1nddd the Council that it
and Santa Alicia Or.
had previously indicated that it wanted to exorolao archi-
tectural review of developments In this area on Avrum
Avenue. He showed the Council two photographs of apartments
in Santa Rosa which the applicant indicated are similar
to those being proposed.
County Planner Vail verbally reported on the proposed de-
velopment reporting that it generally meets the code re-
quirements although the open space 1e not completely usable.
City Manager Collinan road o letter from Nore Thloafeld,
Sonoma State Collegev dated March 15, 1971°
Mr. Rothka was present and onomorad questions of the Coun-
cil and commented on his plans for the proposed development.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tompore Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote
tentative approval was given for the site plan aubmlttad
by 0r^ Walter Rethke, subject to later architectural review
by the Council and stipulations of staff regarding off-
street parking and landscaping.
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AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts, Hopkins
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilmen Rogers
File 0181 City Manager Coll1nan reviewed the use permit application
Dale White AppIiom~ of Dale White to conduct a carpet and furniture cleaning
tion to Conduct Home business from his residence advising that no use of the
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Occupation residence was plmnned other than use of tho tPlephone and
parking of the business truck in the driveway.
Mayor Pro Tamporo Hopkins declared the public hearing open
on the application of 0r^ 0hlta°
City Manager Cnlllnan reported that no written communica-
tions had been received.
There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro Tempers
Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the application of Dale
White to conduct a carpet and furniture cleaning business
from his residence was approved.
File 0174 The tentative map for Holiday Park subdivision was dieplay-
Forhim Corp" od and City Manager CaIIinmn presented m list of recommend-
Tentative Map ed conditions for same. Discussion followed concerning
the recommended conditions with 0r. Harold Hoora, Forh1m
Corporation, participating. Engineer Hudia also commented
regarding extending sewer and water aorv1uo to the proposed
development.
Councilman Roberts ma
map for Holiday Pork
recommended by staff
changes as discussed
and 14" Said motion
Hopkina"
de a motion to approve the tentative
subdivision subject to the conditions
on file in the City Offices with
at this meeting in Conditions Nos. 4
was seconded by 0ayor Pro~Tempore
Further dlnouaaiun followed with Nore Thiefold and Louis
G. 8eary participating.
Councilmen Roberts' motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberta and Hopkins
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NOES: (0) None
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ABSTAIN: (i) Councilman Rogers
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ABSENT: (3) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith
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File 0182 City Manager Colllnan reviewed the application of King's
King's Office Office Supplies, R. Harris and W. Rmthke, for a xmclonce
Supplies (Harris, from set bock requirements for a proposed apartment develop-
and Rathko) AppI. mont on Brldgit Oclva. He displayed the proposed site plan,
for Variance - noted the large amount of correspondence and petitions re-
Apartments on 8r1dglt calved expressing opposition to the variance, and recommend-
ed denial of the application.
Mayor Pro Tompore Hopkins declared the scheduled public
hearing open on King's Office Supplies application for
variance. The Council took note of the many written com-
munications opposing the variance and which are port of the
file for this matter.
0r. UL Rathkev applicant's representative, appeared, ex-
plained the plans, discussed the problems faced with devel-
oping the lots on 8r1dgit Drive duo to their size, and urged
approval of the variance application.
0r" Paul Gollo was recognized and asked if the communica-
tions regarding the application were part of the public
record and was advised in the affirmative.
Mr. Rathke requested that several be road at random. City
Manager CalI1non rood the following communications pulled
at random from the file rogerdlng the application . All
of which expressed oppoaitlonx
1. Telegram from F. Jones, 7549 Adrian;
2. Petition signed by "Concerned Citizens of Rohnort
Park" bearing 30 signatures;
3. Lotter from J. G. Angulo and Cathleen Anne Angulo»
7464 Adrian Drive;
4. Letter from Nncv Latreille' President, Rbhnart Park
..Homeowners' Association.
He reported that none of the communications received ex-
pressed support for the application.
0r. Thomas Coffman, 7499 Adrian Drive, was recognized, and
advised he was speaking for most of the residents on Adrian
Orlua whose properties backed up to the proposed apartment
complex. He expressed opposition to the development citing
density, lock of privacy for the single family dwellings
on Adrian Drive, and the danger of fire spreading from the
apartments to the neighboring residences.
0r^ Paul Golie was recognized and stated that since the
zoning on the property for the proposed complex is RM-1500
and the residents on Adrian Drive all seemed to be present
that perhaps it mould be well to work out a program that
mould be agreeable. He suggested the possibility that s
.variance could be granted for the front yard set back and
maintain the 3O foot set back in the rear yard as required
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by the zoning ordinance, and that the design of the build-
ings be oriented so exposure toward the single family dwell-
ings would be at a minimum.
Mrs. Nancy Key, 7595 Adrian Drlvev was r000gnized end in-
quired about the number of Councilmen present and whether
or not a decisive vote on the matter could be made. She
was advised in the affirmative.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman hogaro, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the application of
King's Office Supplies, and Robert W. Harris and Walter
Rathke for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance's set back
requirements for the proposed apartment development on
Bridgit Drive was denied.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hopkins suggested that 0r. Rathkn and one
or two spokesman for the residents on Adrian Drive meet and
work out e development that would be agreeable to all.
rile No. 0180 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for rezon-
A° Condiotti Appl. ing of AP No. 143-330~07 to Multi—Family Residential Plenn~
for Rezoning ed-Development District of A. Condiotti and referred to the
proposed site development plan which was displayed. He
advised that the previously approved plan for the areav as
submitted by Sonoma Campus Co., provided for largo lot
single family development on the subject parcel. He recom-
mended denial of the application since there is plenty of
other undeveloped land already designated for multiple
family residential use in the General Plan.
County Planner Vail commented briefly noting also that the
density was contrary to the General Plan for the area.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hopkins declared the public hearing open
on the application of A. Condlotti for rezoning to Multi—
Family Residential Planned—Development of AP No. 143-330-07.
City Manager Callinan read letters expressing opposition to
the application from Sonoma Campus Company, Raymond Pollard
and Martin Stone, noting that Mr" Stone was the seller of
the subject property. He also read a letter from Sonoma
County Water Agency mhlohindicotod there might be some
flooding problems on the property until Copeland Creek
east of Snyder Lone 10 improved.
0r. Vern Avila, designer, explained the site plan design
of the proposed development referring to the drawings on
display.
Mr. A. Condlott1, applicant, was recognized, commented
on the proposed development and requested Council approval
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of the application.
Mr. Nore Thiesfeld, Sonoma State College, was recognized
and advised he might be in favor of the rezoning if the
density were reduced and suggested that density be reduced
on all areas designated multi- family on the General Plan.
Mr. Louis G. Beary was recognized and suggested that Mr.
Condiotti buy land already designated for multi - family
residential, noting that the developer was getting some -
thing not being paid for by buying land designated for
single family residential and applying for zoning for multi-
family residential.
Mr. Art Howard was recognized and expressed opposition to
the proposed density for the subject parcel, but noted he
had no objections to the site plan on display.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Pro
Tempore Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the application of A.
Condiotti for rezoning of AP No. 143-330 -07 to Multi - Family
Residential Planned - Development was denied.
File No. 0184 Mayor Pro Tempore Hopkins explained that Mayor Smith had
Proposed Additional requested the public hearing on the proposed additional
Entrance Road entrance road be continued to April 5 so that he could be
present, but that all persons present desiring to be heard
at this meeting would have the opportunity to speak.
Mayor Pro Tempore Hopkins declared the public hearing open
on the consideration of deletion from the General Plan of
the proposed additional entrance road from Gravenstein Hwy,
and 01d Redwood Hwy intersection to College View Drive.
City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the.pubiic
hearing had been published in The Clarion, but notices
had not been sent to interested parties due to Mayor Smith's
request for continuance of the hearing. He noted that
letters had been received from Norman Spivock and Maurice
Fredericks.
Mr. Nore Thiesfeld, Sonoma State College, was recognized
and reported that a meeting would be held March 23 in Cotati
for presentation of a general plan and felt it was wise to
continue the public hearing until after that meeting.
Mr. Pat Taylor was recognized and requested that the letters
from Norman Spivock and Maurice Fredericks be read.
City Manager Callinan read the letters as requested, both
of which expressed opposition to the additional entrance
road.
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Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the public hearing on
the proposed additional entrance road was continued to
April G^ 1971.
File No. 105 City Manager CoIllnan roxiomad the application of Cofego
Cofego Enterprises Enterprises for rezoning of the area between U.S. 101
Appl" for Rezoning Freeway and the railroad and Hinabaugh Creek and approxi-
mately 400 feat north of Copeland Creek and displayed
the map submitted for same. He recommended that precise
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zoning not be granted until development plans are submitted
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since this had been the Council's policy in the poet, but
suggested the Council might indicate approval in concept.
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Mayor Pro Tomporo Hopkins declared the scheduled public
hearing open on the application of Cofego Enterprises for
i rezonlngs as shown on the mop submitted.
0r. Paul Colis, Cofego Enterprises, commented on the mop
of the area submitted for rezoning.
There being no one further desiring to be heard Mayor Pro
Tempore Hopkins declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion followed conoern1
with the Planned-Development
deferred to the next regular
to determine What affect the
tion mould have and how best
the area.
ig the possibility of rezoning
designation. Action was
meeting to allow staff time
Planned-Development doelgna-
to place that type zoning on
File 105
City Manager Calllnan summarized a letter from 0r. Don
� Cofego Enterprises
Head, Sonoma County Department of Public Works, which
Access from Express-
enclosed o latter from the State Division of Highways,
way and Commerce Blvd.
both of which recommended that the Cofego Enterprieoe'
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design for access on the Rohnert Pork Expressway and in the
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vicinity of Commerce Boulevard and the Expressway not be
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approved. Mr. CelIlnan displayed a projected Traffic
ga ms rm tlon l an prepared by the So noma County Planning De-
partment and mentioned some possible alternatives for '
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access. Discussion followed with 0r ~ Paul Golla partici-
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pating. It was agreed that a special d1eouaolon should be
held on the matter with appropriate County and State
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officials present.
File No. 0186 City Manager Dollinon distributed o draft of a proposed
Proposed Amendment amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning multi-family
to Zoning Ordinance residential district density and off-street parking re-
re Multi-Family Reai_ qulramento. A brief discussion followed.
dontiaI Density and
Off-street parking Councilmen Rogers and Hopkins were designated as m commit-
Standards tee to study the proposed amendment and report on same
at the next regular Council meeting.
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Mayor Pro Tamporo Hopkins declared a recess at this point
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in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:10 p.m.
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Reconvene
Mayor Pro Tempora Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approxi-
Counoilman Buchanan
mately 10:15 p.m. with Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers,
Arrives
and Hopkins present.
Annexation No. ?
City Manager Callinon reviewed developments to date regard-
ing Annexation No. 7, read o letter from Land Investors
.Research regarding its revised Master Plan and displayed
the revised Master Plan which showed the density per acre
for each use proposed. He also read a letter from 0r.
Martin Stone which expressed opposition to the mobile home
pork originally proposed in the master plan and also to
the annexation in general duo to the large amount of R~3
zoning proposed since he felt there was already plenty in
the city. 0r. Callinan noted that a quite lengthy letter
had been received from Noro Thleofeld, Sonoma State College
Mr. Thloafold was recognized and advised that his letter
had been based on a Master Plan which was somewhat different
than the one displayed and offered to comment on the dis-
played plan, or read his letter whichever the Council pre-
ferred. Due to the lateness of the hour it was decided
to dispense with the letter and have Mr. Thiesfold comment
briefly on the displayed plan.
0r. Th1eafeld reported that he opposes the commercial area
being split in two, but that he agreed generally with the
proposed denoltlaav advising he felt that high density
close to the college was boat with density being reduced
as distance 1e increased from the college. Ho expressed
approval of the plan in concept and had noted in the past
that he was in favor of the annexation in order to have
some development closer to the college.
0r. Van Logan of Land Investors Research was recognized
and advised he was speaking for all the owners of the land
within the proposed annexation with the exception of 0r.
Adams who was present. He commented on the revised Master
Plan and requested an expression of approval from the
Council so legal documents for conveying park land to the
city and the nooaonery public hearings for annexation
could be taken care of.
Mr" Robert McCoy, Architect from San Rafael, was recognized
and commented briefly. '
0r" Bill White of Land Investors Research was recognized
and further explained they more requesting approval for
the general concept, subject tomorking out the park con-
figurations, density, zoning, and conveying the park lands
to the city. Dlaouealon followed.
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Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
Council indicated it mould look with favor upon annexation
� if 50 acres for parks were deeded to the city free and clear
at the time of annexation, and major ut1litieav street
patterns and density were worked out to the aatiffaotion of
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AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilmen Roberts
ABSENT:(1) Councilman Smith
H1nebaugh Crook Area City Manager Cmlllnen suggested the establishment of o
Drainage Plan H1nobaugh Creek Area Drainage Plan. He roportad that Engi-
neer Hudlo estimated the cost at $1,500 to prepare the nec-e-
oory documents, preliminary designs, and coat estimates to
establish a drainage plan similar to the Copeland Creek
Drainage Plan. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanunv and unanimously approved, authorization was given
for the necessary engineering to establish a Hinebaugh
Creek Area Drainage Plan.
Coleg10 Vista City Manager Collinon reported that streets, drainage
Subdivision No. 2 facilities, mater and sewer systems installed in Colagio
Vista Subdivision No. 2 to date were acceptable to the
city staff.
Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the improvements install-
ed to date in Cologio Vista Subdivision No. 2 were accepted,
Project 1968-1 Engineer Hudla reported that Pimontel [atmto representatives
Expressway-West have indicated they will be unalterably opposed to any
aeooaamont on their land and have refused to let surveyors
on the property.
Resolution No. 71-36 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONCERNING POPULATION
SURVEY
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Upon motion of Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71~36 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. 71-37 RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR CITY MANAGER, SUPERINTEN-
DENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
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Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-37 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 71-38 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHN[RT PARK
AUTHORIZING COUNTY OFFICERS TO ADJUST TAX ROLLS FOR ERRORS
City Manager Callinan.summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-38 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Petaluma Hospital City Manager Callinen reported on a meeting that two members
District Naet1ng of the Council (Buchanan and Roberts) and he had with the
Petaluma Hospital District Board of Trustees recently. He
suggested that Rohnort Park and Cotet1 consider withdrawing
from the Petaluma Hospital District citing the primary use
of Santa Rosa hospitals by local residents.
Interchange Overpass City Manager Call1nan reported that staff was still pur-
suing the Interchange Overpass project and had met recently
with the State Director of PubIlp Works as well as working
closely with Senator Collier who was lending his support
in efforts to speed up the project.
Golf Course Snook City Manager CalIinon reported that Harry Howard, operator
Bar of the Golf Course Snack Bar,had indicated s need for a
larger grill, had received a net with trade-1n bid of $325
for same, and proposed that he pay $100 and the City $225,
A brief d1oouoalon followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized
to proceed with the replacement of the grill in the Golf
Course Snack Bar as outlined above.
Housing Authority City Manager Call1nan reported that a list of housing auth-
orities in the area had been provided by 0r^ McAdams of
the County Administrator's office as requested. A brief
discussion followed during which Councilman Rogers was
appointed to head a committee to visit some of the housing
authorities to obtain information.
CATV Regulation by Discussion of proposed legislation to regulate CATV by the
P.U.C. Public Utilities Commission was deferred to the next regu-
lar meeting in order to discuss it with City Attorney
Maxwell present.
Southwest Blvd. City Manager Collinan reported that a study of Southwest
Traffic Controls Blvd. traffic controls had been completed by Engineer
Hudls and Bue1I Andrews, Traffic Engineer for the City of
Santa Rosa and a letter had been submitted by 0r. Hudia.
He reviewed the suggestions contained therein.
Snyder Lane City Manager Collinon reported that the county had been
Improvement approuohed for o quote on a patch job for Snyder Lane but
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. that no gu ahead to do the job had been gioen sm yet olnre
' he advised that a petition was being circulated among the
property owners for an improvement project from Copeland
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Creek to Southwest Blvd.
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Councilman Rogers suggested that if the land owners in the
! Snyder Lone area mould mYgroe to an eaaeaamant diaLrlu6 to
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improve Snyder Lane then the city might hold off on Annex-
' ation No. 7. A brief d1anuoo1on followed. The other Coun-
! ciImen indicated agreement with Councilman Rogers sugges-
tion.
Codding Enterprises City Manager Cullinen again broughtto the attention of the
Deed for Expressway Council the deed from Codd1ng Enterprises for the Express-
Right or Nay may right of way. Deputy City Attorney Mamaon clarified
questions of the Council regarding some language contained
in the deed relating to access rights reserved. Discus-
sion followed.
Resolution No. 71-39 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED (Rohnert Pork
Expressway Right of Way)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 71-39 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
CATV Franchise Rates Deputy City Attorney 0omaon summarized City Attorney Max-
well's
' meIl:o letter-opinion dated March 9* 1971 regarding the city
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` to the franchise fee and recommended that the ordinance
be amended. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Counoilman�Robarte, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and approved by the following roll call vote, staff
was directed to instruct City Attorney Maxwell to prepare an
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appropriate amendment to the CATV ordinance to adjust the
franchise fees rates:
AYES: /3\ Councilman Buchanan and Roberts
NO[S: (1) Councilman Hopkins
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers
ABSENT: /1\ Councilman Smith
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 11:50 p.m~
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