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1971/06/07 City Council MinutesRO HNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 7, 1971 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :10 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which City Manager Callinan, Deputy City Attorney Mawson, and all Councilmen except Councilman Smith were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters relating to the golf course and appoint- ments to the various commissions. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, . Rogers, and Hopkins Absent: (1) Councilman Smith Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Deputy City Attorney Mawson, and County Planner Wes Vail. Executive Session Mayor Hopkins announced that an executive sessiot had been held prior to the regular session to discuss personnel matters relating to the golf course and appointments, to the various commis- sions. Approval of Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Minutes Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 17, 1971 were approved as sub- mitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $41,798.22 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 specifically noted in these minutes. Fire and Police Mrs. Donna Cincera of the Ladies Fire and Police Auxiliary Auxiliary presented a plaque to Mayor Hopkins fox the second place award won recently in the Sonoma County Firemen's Association Fireama in the women's competition. Mayor Hopkins accepted said trophy on behalf of the city and congratulated the team composed of Donna Cincera, Gail Forni, Carol Parmer, and Barbara Lewis, several of whom were present. Page -2- June 7, 1971 Garbage Rates City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. John Klein Redwood Empire attorney at law, who spoke on behalf of Redwood Disposal Empire Disposal Corporation and outlined the terms of the request being made for rates adjust- ment and franchise term. Discussion followed. ('nu-nnilmnr Pnvo-r.-_ m_,:4r1P n mn+jnin +n Aj-nnn+ +Inn City Manager and City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the ordinance and existing franchise agreement to effect the proposed changes. Further discussion followed. Comments of Coun- cilman Smith expressing opposition to the pro- posal posa-L were read by Mayor Hopkins. � A � Mr. Louis Beary, 810 Bernice Avenue, was recog- nized and commented on the comparisons for charges in Petaluma and Rohnert Park, the desir- ability of the cost figures being provided to the city for negotiation purposes, and the possibility of putting more items out for bid. The motion made by Councilman Rogers was seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and Rogers NOES: (1) Mayor Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Annexation No. 7 Mr. Van Logan of Land Investors Research appear- Lands north of ed before the Council and advised that there College were problems involved in obtaining a deed for the park lands required as a prerequisite to annexation in the portion of the proposed annex- ation north of the Expressway. He proposed annexing only the lands south of the Expressway wherein the deed for the park area could be ob- tained at this time and reserving annexation on the lands -north of the Expressway until such b , ime as the problems concerning the deed for park lands could be resolved. Council reaction to the proposal was solicited 'by Mr. Logan. Discussion followed. By consensus of Council it was decided not to go along with the piece meal annexation suggested, but only the whole parcel as originally requested and with the open space being deeded to -the City. Presentation of At Chief Dennett's request, Mayor Hopkins pre- Volunteer Fire- sented 10 year service awards to the following men's Awards for their service to the Rohnert Park Volunteer Fire Department: Del Patton., Sil Cincera, C.A. "Bill" Wiggins and Maurice Fredericks Page -3- June 7, 1971 Fire Captain Harry Forni presented a first place and second place trophy, won in events in the Sonoma County Firemen's Association 1971 Fire Tama to Mayor Hopkins who accepted on behalf of the city. Rose Festival Mr. Sil Cincera, Rohnert Park Chamber of Com" Trophy Presenta- merce President, presented the fourth place tion trophy won by the Chamber's float entry in the 1971 Luther Burbank Rose Festival parade to Mayor Hopkins who accepted same on behalf of the city. File No. 0182 City Manager Callinan reviewed the request for Rezoning of cer- rezoning of the lots on Bridgit Drive, previous - tain Vacant lots discussions,,and displayed recent site plans on Bridgit Drive submitted. County Planner Vail verbally reported that the latest plan submitted by Argonaut Constructors for five of the lots met all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, but that the plan prepared by Avila Enterprises and submitted by Paul Golis for the one remaining lot did not. Mr. Gregory Jones of Santa Rosa, representative for the Argonaut interests was recognized and advised he had met with residents of the area following the last Council meeting and had sub- sequently met with Mr. Thomas Coffman, spokes- man for the Adrian Drive residents. Mr. Thomas Coffman, speaking for the Adrian Drive residents, reported that they felt the design of Argonaut Constructors was excellent, the density had been reduced, and the open area worked out satisfactorily, but felt that the R2 -3,000 should still be placed on the one re- maining lot. Mr. Paul Golis, representative of the one re- maining lot, was recognized and indicated he believed that his plan had been prepared with- out necessity of variance being required and that possibly a difference of opinion existed with the planner and Avila Enterprises staff. Mr. Coffman expressed a willingness to meet with Mr. Golis in an effort to work out a satis- factory plan as had been done with Argonaut. Mr. Pat Taylor was recognized and advised he did not understand the reasoning for the differ- ence in square footage for density being asked of the two developers. Discussion followed. June 7, 1971 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers. seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow- ing roll call vote, it was decided to take no action on the requested rezoning, to approve the site plan submitted by Argonaut Constructors, authorize the necessary lot splits for same, and to request the City A u uorney 16o advise If the number of units on the one remaining lot can be limited to the density approved for the Argonaut lots. AYES. (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins NOES-. (0) o -n P ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith File 0185 Councilman Rogers reported that a written report Report re Multi- had been prepared by the commit-bee re multi- Pamfly Districts family districts density and off-street parking Density and Off- standards and supplied to the Council. He ad- Street Parking vised that the committee also recommended that Standards the report be presented to the City of Cotati foi consideration in the hope that both cities would enact similar requirements. Nore Thiesfeldg committee member, was recognized and explained the proposed requirements and answered questions of the Council. City Manager Callinan recommended that a specific amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be prepared which would be set for public hearing. File 0160 Rev. Buerer appeared and advised his congrega- Berean Baptist tion could not plan a more elaborate structure Church with the current financing situation. He resub- mitted the elevation for the educational unit proposed for construction now and a drawing of the proposed sanctuary which will be built in the future. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow- ing roll call vote, the site plan and architec- tural drawings displayed were approved, subject to the landscaping plan being worked out with the planner. AYES-. (3) NOES: ( 1 ) ABSENT; (1) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, and Hopkins Councilman Roberts Councilman Smith Page -5- June 7, 1971 File 0193 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application Griffin Applica- of Walter Griffin, 7831 Adrian Drive, for a tion for Vari- variance to construct an eight foot fence and a ance patio cover. Planner Vail reported that in this particular instance an eight foot fence was justified because of the orientation the appli- cant's residence.and the residence next door, and he had no objections to same; however, he advised that the patio cover roof line should match the overhang of the building and not be allowed to extend to the fence or property line as requested. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council made the necessary findings and the variance for an eight foot fence as requested by Mr. Griffin was approved. The Council requested that drawings of the patio cover be submitted and advised that action on that portion of the application would be taken at the next regular Council meeting. File 0180 City Manager Callinan reviewed past action and Debra Homes,Inc. discussion on the previous rezoning request of Appl. for Rezon- Mr. Condiotti of Debra Homes, Inc. and displayed ing a map submitted for the current request. He reported that Mr. Condiotti had called him just prior to the meeting and advised that he had just returned from Europe and requested that the matter atter be continued to the next Council meeting. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the application of Debra Homes, Inc. for re- zoning to Multi-family Residential, Planned Development District of the 82 acres north of the Rohnert Park Expressway, south of Hinebaugh Creek and west of Snyder Lane. A copy of the plan filed with the rezoning was displayed. City Manager Callinan read letters from Mr. Raymond H. Pollard and Mr. Roy K. Lindorf which expressed opposition to the rezoning. A memo from Asst. Supt. Jim Davidson setting forth the reactions of the Cotati School Dist- rict to the zoning change and proposed elemen- tary school site in the plan was read by Mr. Callinan. A letter from the Sonoma County Water Agency was read which advised that the property is presently subject to flooding. Mr. Nore Thiesfeld, Sonoma State College, had a written report prepared regarding the proposal, _n �°U® _r .rage _U 0 une but since tr-ie Councl] indicated -it would prefer to hear all the discussion on the matter at one time, he was requested to hold it for the con- tinued public hearing. Mr. Thiesfeld indicated this was acceptable but that he could not be present at the next meeting and therefore request ed the matter be continued to the first meeting in July. Mr. Louis Beary was recognized and commented in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and commented con- cerning open snnnp requirements and densJ+-Nr.. CD - .1 - - - - - - - - ­ 11 - - ___ - 111 " There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing on the rezoning application of Debra Homes, Inc. con- tiiued to July 6, 1971. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared the meeting 0 recessed at this point in the meeting, the time being approx- imately 9:15 P.M. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approxi- mately 9025 P.m. with Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, and Hopkins present. File No. 0191 Mr. Vern Avila, designer, displayed elevations Herrington Square for the proposed Herrington Shopping Center and Shopping Center explained same and advised that the rear eleva- tions would be changed to screen the trash receptacle area. County Planner Vail had no ob- jections to the plans. Discussion followed with Mr. Pat Taylor participating. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the follow- -n a -r r) I I on] � irn +c� +nr,+iiin1 -,� yi T-� -r, n -Y r n I -F n -o 0 9 Herrington Square Shopping Center was approved with the understanding that the trash receptacle areas in the rear would be screened. AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT. (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith Young America City Manager Callinan brought to the attention Homes Sign of the Council a request from Young America Request Homes for erection of a sign at the intersection of Burton Avenue and Southwest Blvd. to direct traffic to their homes on Colejio Vista Sub- division No. 2. Page -7- June 7, 1971 The Council indicated it had no objections to the sign being located as requested by Young America Homes. Ordinance No.147 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65 BY ADD- ING SPECIFIC PROVISIONS THERETO FOR THE REGULA- TION OF CATS City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Mr. Cameron Craik, 7739 Bernice Ct., was recog- nized and advised he would like to have licens- ing of cats and also the number of cats per household limited included in the ordinance. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the follow - ing roll call vote, Ordinance No. 147 was adopt- ed: AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith Ordinance No-148 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE RELATING TO BUILD- ING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICITY AND HOUSING AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1970 EDITION, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFER - ENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, THE UNIFORM PLUMB- ING CODE, 1970 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY THE INTER - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL -CODE, 1970 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFER- ENCE OF BUILD IN G OFFICIALS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS AND THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1968 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE PACIFIC COAST ELECTRICAL ASSO- CIATION, INC., AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1968 EDITION, AS ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, TOGETHER WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ADOPTING AS SECONDARY CODES TO SAID PRIMARY CODES ALL PUBLICATIONS AND REFERENCES TO OTHER CODES, DOCUMENTS, TABLES, AND STANDARDS AS REFERED TO IN SAID UNIFORM CODES: REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 62, 109, and 123, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Mayor Hopkins declared open thepublic hearing on Ordinance No. 148. Page -8- June 7, 1971 ''here being no one desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS 71-59 IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM CODES City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, aAd unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71-59 was waived and said resolution was allo-Dted. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded' by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the follow.- ing roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 148 was waived and said ordinance was adopted-. AYES-. (3) Councilman Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins NOES: (0) None ABSENT-. (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith Resolution No. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 71-60 1971 RANCHO COTATE HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71-60 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL AUTH- 711-61 ORIZING FILING OF APPLICN-ION WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COM- MERCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT AND/OR LOAN UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965 AND DESIG- 'KTAMTT\Ta MTT7 MAVO-P A TrPq -R'RP-RRP)R1\TTATTVF TO EYE- CUTE SUCH APPLICATION AND OTHER SUCH DOCUMENTS WITH AN OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL GRANT AND/OR LOAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE FREEWAY INTER- CHANGE OVERPASS. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, th(. reading of Resolution No. 71-61 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATES AT GOLF COURSE 71,62 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Page -9- June 7, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -62 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Deed from City Manager Callinan reported that the deed Qantas Develop- from Qantas Development Corporation for Country went Club Drive and Camino Coronado right of way had not been received but is awaiting signature of Robert O'Neel, who is out of town. Acceptance of the deed was deferred until the next meeting. Project No. 1970 -8 City Manager Callinan reported on the progress Commerce Blvd. of the Commerce Blvd. Bridge at Hinebaugh Creek Bridge at Hine- and advised that Progress Payment No. 1 in the baugh Creek amount of 918,948.60 to Murdoch Engineering and Construction Company wasin order. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1 to_Murdooh Engineering and Construction Company in the amount of 918,948.60 was approved. Project No. 1970- City Manager Callinan reported that the Waste 7 Waste Water Water Treatment Plant project was essentially Treatment Plant complete and that Progress Payment No. 10 to J.R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount of $9,660.56 was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 10 to J. R. Peters Engineer- ing Construction in the amount of $9,660.56 was approved. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF WORK OF 71 -63 IMPROVEMENT (Rohner.t Park Project 1970 -7, Waste �h'ater Treatment Plant) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -63 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan reported on Project No. Coddingland,Unit 2 1968 -1, Unit 2, advising that the plans and necessary documents are complete and the project would go to bid in the near future. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED 71 -64 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution accepting an easement for sewer main from Codding Enterprises. Page -10- June 79 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers. seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71-64 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Hinebaugh Creek City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Van T­-v r -F' T and Investors 'Researcl, -,-L U J. u -L Q a petition to enable the formation of an assess- ment district for the Hinebaugh Creek "Drainage Plan. Earthquake-proof Councilman Roberts' comments concerning-earth- Commercial Build- quake proof commercial buildings was deferred ing with his permission. ivieeting with Mayor Hopkins reported on the recent meeting Cotati and with Cotati and Penngrove Fire Districts offi- Penngrove Fire cials and advised that another meeting would Districts Offi- be held later. cials Industrial Meet- Councilman Roberts reported on the meeting with ing Report industrial area tenants and property owners held recently and advised that more meetings would be necessary in order to work out a satisfactory program. Council Meeetings Councilman Roberts suggested that the Council begin holding four meetings a month, two for planning matters and two for other city matters. Construction of City Manager Callinan reported that baseball Baseball Stands stands at both Alicia and Benecia ball diamonds had been constructed by the Public Works Dept. with money, materials or labor being donated by the following: Arthur Be Siri,Co., Cotati Ready Mix, Mr. Dennis Murphy, Argonaut Constructors, and Young America Homes. TTP n] cr) -rtnnn-o+.arl +.I-)P+. Mr TnTi All rvn Inn(l r1r)-na+ar1 _­ ­_ ­­ his time•and equipment in rototilling in Benecia Park. Pool Membership City Manager Callinan reported that he had been for Boys' Base- contacted by representatives of the Rohnert Park ball Raffle Boys' Baseball program for a donation of a pool membership for their raffle being held June 26. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the donation of a family pool membership for the Rohnert Park Boys' Baseball raffle was approved. Page -11- June 7, 1971 Golf Pro Contract City Manager Callinan reported that Golf Pro Bob Porter would like to discuss changes to his contract and suggested that a committee be appointed to do so. Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts were appointed to said committee to work with Golf Pro Porter and City Manager Callinan. California Coun- City Manager Callinan reported that a request cil on Criminal had been received from the County Administrators Justice Regional Office concerning the reorganization of Cali - Planning Board fornia Council on Criminal Justice regional structure and requested endorsement of the pro- posed make -up of the Regional Planning Board. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, endorsement of the proposed make -up of the Re- gional Planning Board as outlined by Mr. Callinan was approved. Mayors' and Coun- City Manager Callinan reported that the July 8 cilmen's Meeting Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's meeting to be hosted by Rohnert Park could not be held at Chesney's since they would be closed at that time and was instead being planned for the Green Mill if Council had no objections. No objec- tions were indicated by the Council. Public Safety De- City Manager Callinan reported that the type - partment Typewrit- writer in the Public Safety Department needs er to be replaced as soon as possible since the one currently in use had had to be repaired several times recently and was still not performing well Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by- Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the purchase of an IBM Selectric typewriter for the Public Safety Department was authorized. 1915 Act Delin- City Manager Callinan reported that the fore - quencies closure lawsuit had been filed for delinquent assessments for prior years and that the proper- ty owners would probably be served in the next few days. He also advised that approximately $66,000 would be needed by the County Treasurer's office to meet the July 2 bond payments. Proposal for City City Manager Callinan reported that he had con- Office Building tacted several firms regarding design of a new city office building and that architect Larry Simons had submitted a proposal for same and recommended approval of said proposal. Councilman Rogers made a motion to approve the proposal of Larry Simon dated June 4 for archi- tectural services for a new city office building Page -12- June 7, 1971 and to authorize the mayor to execute the agree- 4:1 1- _* -4- - - - - - , . !-,,ent- _L o r a r c1l.L U e c tural S er--Vi U- e -6 Discussion followed concerning delaying action until after the budget was available. Councilman Rogers withdrew his motion. Proposed Ordinance Deputy City Attorney Mawson reported that City Requiring Inspec- Attorney Maxwell had prepared a discussion draft tion of Rental of an ordinance which would require inspection Properties of properties when tenants were being changed ano presented copies of same. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:55 p.m. ­re_pffilty Cefty Q APPROVED: Mayor