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1969/07/07 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 7o 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California, with Mayor Rogers presiding. Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Rogers Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Consulting Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Minutes Hopkins and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 169 23, 30 and July 1, 1969, were approved as submitted. City Mail Delivery Councilman Roberts asked that hand delivered City mail be delivered to his office rather than to his home. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. At Councilman Smith's request City Manager Callinan summar- ized the copy of the letter received from the State Divi- sion of Water Quality Control to Pacific Southwest FWPCA regarding resubmission of Demonstration Grant Application by the City of Rohnert Park. File No. 0094 City Manager Callinan reviewed the use permit application Sonomarin Dog Club of the Sonomarin German Shepherd Dog Club to use Benecia Park on August 9th for a dog show and advised the Council that a similar use permit had been granted in 1968. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the use permit application submitted by the Sonomarin Ger- man Shepherd Dog Club, Inc. to use Benecia Park on August 9, 1969 for their annual Dog Show with the conditions that they provide adequate policing of the area during the show, that all dogs be kept under control, and that the area be cleaned up after the show is completed. The City Manager advised that he would contact the College View Youth Club regarding serving refreshments during the show. File No. 0120 City Manager Callinan presented the Council with revised "Mr. Swiss" plot plans for the Mr. Swiss Drive -In, and advised the Council that Mr. Wes Vail had several comments to make July 7s 1969 Page -2- regarding the revised plans, and suggested that the matter be deferred until Mr. Vail's arrival at the Council meet - ing. Councilman Smith questioned the fact that no screen- ing was indicated on the plot plan to protect the outdoor eating area from prevailing winds. General Plan City Manager Callinan advisee. the Council that they should Rousing Element be considering the appointees to a Housing Element Citizens Committee. Mr. G. Lehman suggested a representative of Sonoma State College, a builder, a Councilman and a house- wife. The Committee should be formed no later than July 21, 1969. VFW Sign City Manager Callinan advised that the VFW requested Council permission to erect a banner near the Bart Mitchell Realty office to advertise their annual Bar -B -Q. Council- man Roberts suggested that a resolution be adopted to allow the City Manager to authorize the erection of temporary signs within the City limits. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council gave per - mission for the VFW to temporarily place their banner near the Bart Mitchell Realty Building to advertise their annual BAR- B-Que. Resolution No. 69 -61 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF MENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.67 -.23 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES PROJECT NO. 1967 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Xnyor Rogers declared a conflict of interest and abstained from voting or discussion on this resolution; the chairing of the meeting was turned over to 'V'ice Mayor Smith. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, with Mayor Rogers ab- staining, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -61 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Vice Mayor Smith returned the chairing of the meeting to Mayor Rogers. Resolution No. 69 -62 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY O.F ROHNERT PARK REQUESTING CALI- FORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO PERMIT CITY OFFICERS TO EXAMINE RECORDS: RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 306. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -62 was adopted. July 7, 1969 Page --3- Resolution No, 6963 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Benecia Park Swimming Pool) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and agree- ment. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 6963 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROTESTING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SONOMA AND DONALD DUNCAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING LAND WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE (California Land Conservation Act of 1965) City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69.64 was adopted. Resolution No. 69.65 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF SONO11A. TO STUDY THE ALIGY ENT OF THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69-65 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 6966 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES FOR ROHNMT PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution establish- ing special rates for students. Upon motion by Counalman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69®66 was adopted. File No. 0120 Planner Wes Vail commented on the revised plot plan sub- "Mr. Swiss" mitted for the Mr. Swiss Drive-In and advised that there were more parking spaces as the plan was now arranged; that he felt it was a much nicer plan; it provided outdoor eat- ing area; that the architect had requested that the sign be erected on a pole 4 to 5 feet from the building; the plan did not indicate fencing and lighting which the County Planning Department would like to discuss with the develope. at a later date. Conditions to be met before building per- mit was issued would be fencing around entire lot with provision for it being lower in front, and that a special area be fenced for trash, and that outside lighting of parking area be provided. July 7, 1969 Page -4-. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the revised plot plan for the Mr. Swiss Drive - -In as submitted was approved with the conditions presented above by Mr. Vail. File No. 0131 At the Mayor's request County Planner Wes Vail read the Young America Homes letter received by the City from Sonoma State College re- garding the Young America, Homes development planned for the E1 Colegio area adjacent to Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Vail stated that he agreed with the college in that before any action was taken the planning ordinance would have to be changed to accomodate the 45' lots. Mr. Vail also ad- vised that the increase in single family units would in- crease the school population estimated for that area. Councilman Hopkins stated that it looked like a nice plan, but he was concerned with the 45' lots, and that if the Council approved the 45' lots that other developers would be requesting the same. Councilman Roberts advised that he had viewed the Young America Homes built in Santa Rosa on 45' lots and that to him they seemed very crowded together with no area between for landscaping. Councilman Smith indicated that he looked with interest on this type of development, and expressed his views on good and bad development over the past ten years. He felt that smaller lot houses would sell because of the builders, the financing and no assessment bonds; that there was a place in Rohnert Park for row housing, and that there is a demand for small houses with little main- tenance. Councilman Buchanan indicated that he also felt there was a need for this type of housing in Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan advised that Young America Homes in- dicated that their initial development would be around the proposed school site, and that they still have to come be- fore the Council with a tentative map at which time the Council could set conditions for the development. The City Manager stated that he felt this was a good area for experimenting with small lot housing due to the fact that there is ample open space in the proposed area. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council approved in concept the planned development of Young America Homes providing additional details on those points discussed with the Council on June 25th are pro- vided the Council. AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Smith and Rogers NOES: 2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts July 7, 1969 Page -5- Councilman Roberts asked that the record show that he voted NO because there were too many questions unanswered at this time. Mayor Rogers asked that the record show that he voted for the development, in concept, but that there were many un- answered questions regarding the development. County Planner Vail asked the Council if they would like a proposed change in the zoning ordinance. The Council gave no indication at this time. Councilman Smith suggested that Young America homes be notified of the Council's feelings regarding the many questions they had with the proposed development. Project 1968 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave a brief up to date report Coddingland on the status of the construction of Project 1968-1 the Coddingland area on the west side of the freeway. Engineer Hudis advised that Argonaut Constructors had submitted a bid for construction of the driveway into the Groom proper- ty, but that he had requested an additional bid from an other contractor for comparison. Progress Payment No. 1 to Argonaut Constructors was pre- sented. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 1 to Argonaut Constructors for Project 1968.1 in the amount of $33,675.99 was approved for payment. 101 - Expressway Engineer Hudis advised that he had received a bid from Interchange Argonaut Constructors for the relocation of sewer and water mains on the westerly frontage road that have to be removed from the right of way being acquired for the State for the interchange, but that he was awaiting a comparison bid from Rapp Construction before recommending any action by the Council. Project 1968.3 Consulting Engineer gave a brief up to date report on the Copeland Creek status of Project 1968 -3, and advised that if word was not received in the next few days from Carl J. bloods, contrac- tor for the project, relative to completion of the project that the matter would have to be turned over to the bonding company for action. Annexation #6 City Manager Callinan reviewed the work done in the past relative to Annexation No. 6, and advised that a revised Annexation Agreement had been forwarded to Mr. Rohnert's representative, Mr. Golis, now that Engineer Hudis' report concerning per acre assessment development program had been received. July 7, 1969 Page -6-n vice TYTayor Smith advised that the LAFC had already granted an extension of one year on the Annexation, and that they had indicated that another extension would not be granted. City Attorney's City Attorney Maxwell advised that there was no change in Report the status of expressway interchange right of way lawsuit; the Siri lawsuit regarding the Expressway Project, or the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing application. City Attorney Maxwell advised that his office has moved and he is now affiliated with Maxwell, Allen & Nawson, Suite 200, 37 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa_(546- 1022). City Attorney Maxwell asked and was granted permission to prepare a resolution designating Mr. Morris Mawson as Deputy City Attorney, whose services would be available at no extra cost to the City in order to provide better ser- vice. Sonoma County City Manager Callinan reviewed communications received Flood Control from Sonoma County Flood Control District relative to the Plan Check Fee District's intention to enact a plan check fee, effective in September, and advised that this cost would have to be paid by the City or passed on to the developer. Mr. Bill. Stillman of Sonoma County Flood Control was pre- sent and briefly summarized the plan check fee and answered questions from the Council. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the County Flood Control area upon the conclusion of which the matter was referred to the City Attorney to have a formal agreement prepared for Council approval. Project 1956 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the lot split application Amended Assessment and use permit application for a warehouse in the indus- trial area which required this amended assessment. Mayor Rogers declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussing or voting on this matter. The chairing of the meeting was turned over to Vice Mayor Smith. Vice Mayor Smith declared open the scheduled public hear- ing on amended assessments Nos. 6.52.1.2 and 6.81.2. '.There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMM - PROJECT NO. 69 -67 1956 -1 ASSESSMENT NOS. 6.52.1.2 and 6.81.2 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved (with Mayor Rogers ab- staining) Resolution No. 6967 was adopted. July'7, 1969 Page -7- The chairing of the meeting was returned to Mayor Rogers. HUD Grant City Manager Callinan advised that the City had received word from Congressman Clausen's office that the HUD Grant in the amount of $45,000 had been approved for water system improvements i.e. anew well and storage tank. The City Manager reported to the Council that the City was having pressure problems and that a booster pump would be installed for pumping Coyote water. Madden case City Manager Callinan inf .Drmed the Council that he and Officer Heath were to appear in Small Claims Court in the very near future relative to Anna Madden's claim regarding the death of her dog. Downstairs Councilman Buchanan inquired regarding the status of the Small Claim Court case involving the Downstairs operation. No action had been received as yet. 1915 Act City Manager Callinan advised that the County Tax CollectorE Delinquencies Office was requesting $14,000 to cover 1915 Act delinquen- cies for bond payments due July 2nd. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to forward to the Sonoma County Tax Collector's Office the sum of approximately $14,000 to cover deficien- cies in the various 1915 Act bond redemption funds in order to meet the bond payments due on July 2, 1969. Councilman Smith commented that certain cities in the country were adding penalties to delinquent taxes after a certain time to discourage developers from holding their money in order to receive higher interest in savings than the cost of tax penalties. The Council instructed the City staff to proceed with foreclosure proceedings on those developers with delinquent taxes. TV Interference The City Manager advised that the problem of TV inter- ference in the Boris Court apartments had been traced to a faulty internal antennae system in the apartments. Employee Credit The Council advised that they had no objections to the City Union Manager looking further into the matter of employees of the City of Rohnert Park enrolling in the Sonoma County Employees Credit Union. Maintenance City Manager advised that letters had been mailed request- Problem Letter ing residents to make certain repairs to their homes in an effort to spruce up the City. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: July 7, 1969 Page -8- ,Tree Planting Program City Manager Callinan advised that the Tree Planting Program was completed, that trees had been planted pri- marily on Alta Avenue, Alma Avenue and in Benecia Park® Summer Student The City Manager advised that he had been thinking of hav- Employment ing the Recreation Department and the Public Works Depart- ment establish programs to hire youths to work on paint up - clean up activities around the City in order to pro- vide summer job opportunities for the many teenage young- sters of the Community who have little to do during the summer months® .Dog & Cat Mr. Jack Anderson, Burton Avenue resident was present and Complaints asked the Council when they were going to.do something about the problem of dogs and cats running loose in the City, stating that the Council had been asked numerous times to do something about it, but no action had been taken® A brief discussion followed® Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8330 P.M. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: