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1969/08/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 189 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 7:00 p.mo in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California with Mayor Rogers presiding., Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting d the regular session to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers Absent: (0) None Late: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith, their time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes. Staff Present;: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Hudis, Deputy City Attorney Morris Mawson, Assist- ant to the City Manager Albright, County Planner Wes Vail.. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 4, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. 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. City Manager Callinan summarized a letter from Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch suggesting that the Council adopt a resolu- tion opposing legislation affecting tax- exempt status of municipal securities. Resolution No. 69 -81 opposing change in tax - exempt status of municipal bonds was deferred until later in the meeting after the Council had an opportunity to review the resolu- tion. City Maps for City Manager Callinan read a, communication from the Rohnert Chamber of Commerce Park Chamber of Commerce requesting 250 City maps at no cost to the Chamber. After a brief discussion the Council authorized the distribution of 250 maps to the Chamber of Commerce with cost for same to be charged to the Chamber of Commerce promotional erection of the City's budget. Councilman Smith Councilman Smith arrived at this point in the meeting, the Arrives time being approximately 7 :15 p.m. August ,18, 1969 Page -a2- Monthly rate at Golf Councilman Hopkins questioned the cost of monthly rates at Course the municipal golf course of $25.00, and asked the Council to ,consider lowering the monthly rate to $15.00. The mefter was deferred until the next meeting for further Council con- sideration. Commendation for Councilman Roberts advised that while the City Manager was Public Works on vacation he reported a dangerous hole in the asphalt at Southwest Boulevard and Adrian which was taken care of imme- diately by the Public Works Department. Undergrounding Councilman Roberts commented on the undergrounding of utili- Utilities ties advising that many cities require total underground as opposed to streamlined in new construction areas. He re- quested that the matter be scheduled for discussion at the next regular Council meeting. Mayors' & Councilmens Councfiman Roberts announced that there would be a meeting Association of the Mayors' & Councilmen's Association on September 11, 11969`at the Chatteau in Healdsburg to discuss County and City planning in the fringe areas. Recreation Commission Councilman Roberts announced that the Recreation Commission was preparing guide lines for the use of facilities in the community which would be presented to the Council, for their approval. Cultural Arts Councilman Roberts suggested that an Executive Session be Commission held before the'September 2, 1969 Council meeting to dis- cuss an appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission, as the last appointee to the Cultural Arts Commission has not attended a Commission meeting nor been sworn in as yet. The Malkin' Mayor Mayor Rogers announced that at the Petaluma 01d Adobe Days celebration that he had won the Mayors' Cow Milking Contest and displayed the perpetual award presented to him. File No. 0154 City Manager Callinan explained the tentative maps submitted Young America Homes by Young America Homes for Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2. The City Manager also reviewed his August 18th memo to the Council and explained the nineteen (19) conditions suggested by staff for Council approval relative to the tentative map. County Planner Wes Vail recommended approval of the tenta- tive map `with ' the provision that the 19 conditions be com- plied' "with and on the basis that before the final map is approved that the zoning ordinance be amended to permit this particular development. A discussion was held concerning the advantages and disad- vantages of the small (45' wide) lot sizes. At Councilman Hopkins' request, County Planner Vail explain- ed that the County's desired lot size is 6,000 square feet, however in the case of the proposed Young America Homes lots August 18, 1969 Page -3- there were adjacent amenities that releave the smaller lots, such as those required of developers of mobile home parks. He indicated that to date the County has not had requests for 45'`lot widths; the City of Santa Rosa who has had a request for 45' lot widths made sure there was ample open space around the development. Mr. Tom Piazza, Rohnert Park resident, addressed the Council and spoke in opposition to the 45' wide lots development. Upon inquiry from Mr. Tom Piazza, Mr. Bob O'Neel of Young America Homes spoke and advised that the price of the homes to be built on the lots ''would be from $16,000 to 821000. Mr. Piazza felt that this'type'of home would attract a "lower class" of people. Mr. O'Neal of Young America Homes advised that he could see no problems concerning the list of conditions recommended by staff; although, he could not approve those conditions concerning Sonoma Campus Company, since he could not speak for them. He also advised that Southwest Boulevard con - struction to the railroad could not be committed by Young America Homes since they did not gown it or the adjacent property yet. Mayor Rogers advised that several residents had talked to him and they felt that this type of development would down- grade the community. Vice Mayor Vern Smith gave a presentation to the Council advising that he felt that homes affordable for middle in- come families has disappeared in Rohnert Park, that young marrieds and retired persons cannot afford homes in Rohnert Park. He stated that 'the ` only other alternative to the Young America Homes proposed would be apartment cities or mobile home parks. Councilman Roberts advised that mobile homes would be die- cussed at the Mayoral & Councilmen's meeting in Healdsburg in the near future. The'City Manager indicated that he felt that this type of home has a lot to offer for Rohnert Park, and that with FRA 'and VA financing and the ample open space around the develop- ment, that Young America deserves the chance to be able to show 4hat they can do for Rohnert Park in this area based on the fine job they have done to date in Rohnert Park. Mr. Paul Golis was present and stated that Young America's proposal was the best presentation for low cost housing he has seen in the State of California; and that the only houses in Rohnert Park that a policeman or fireman can afford to buy is the type that Young America Homes is prow poe1bg, August 18, 1969 Page -4- Counc:i.lman Honlci nia n+a &A '1 Uo + he A; ­ A "WW like the -wail front footage; that the Council should look toward more industry or business development in Rohnert Park; that the City builds more houses and the residents shop in Santa Rosa. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 8:20 p.m. Mr. James Groom was present and advised that all cities are having: problems with low cost housing, but that the only Place you can go wrong is to build a City entirely of low cost housing. He expressed support for the Young America Homes proposal.: Councilman Hopkins asked County Planner Vail to report on how the City can keep from having to give other developers permission to build the same type of housing adjacent to Young America's development.; Upon conclusion of the discussion and with Mr. Bob O'Neel's concurrence, Council action on the tentative map for Colegio Vista Subdivision No. 2 was deferred until the next regular Council meeting. Recess Mayor ;Rogers declared a; five minute recess for Councilmen to review proposed Resolution No. 69 -81, the time being approximately 8:25 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting at approximately 8 :30 p.m. File No. 0121 City Manager;Callinan brought the Council up to date on the Lorena Manor Mobile mobile home park development proposed on Country Club Drive, Home Park south of Rohnert Park Expressway, and advised that the developers were requesting acceptance of the preliminary master plan, a firm statement from the City on the width of Country: Club Drive, a statement from the City concerning development of Country Club Drive as the developers wanted to construct Country Club Drive only to the entrance of the mobile home park and the remainder as development warranted, and that they were also requesting the erection of a tem- porary sign to guide visitors to the mobile home park. Mr. William Kapranos, representing the developing group for the mobile home park, was present and discussed the items with the Council. County Planner Wes Vail advised that he felt the preliminary master plan was ;very well laid out, however he would have some recommendations relative to fencing, landscaping, etc. before approval of final plans. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman August 189 1969 Page -5- Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council gave tenta- tive approval of the preliminary master plan of the Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park with the understanding that staff will review and have recommendations on the final plans. An opinion was requested of Deputy City Attorney Morris Mawson regarding the delayed construction of Country Club Drive. The Deputy City Attorney advised that it would be possible to enter into an agreement with the developers to guarantee construction of the,remainder of Country Club Drive at a later date, 'however some type of security guaran- tee would have to be obtained from the developers. The Council directed the City Attorney and City staff to prepare an agreement allowing the developers to construct only that portion of Country Club Drive from the Expressway to the entrance of the mobile home park at this time, the remainder to be constructed as development in the area de- mands. Mr. Kapranos asked the Council if there was to be an over - pass on the Expressway at 'Country Club Drive. The Council indicated that it had no definite information at this time. City Manager Callinan advised that it was not known if an overpass would be required but that building set -backs should be sufficient to protect.the area if an over -pass or on-off ramps from the expressway become necessary. The City Council indicated they would give approval for a temporary directional „sign to be .erected on Commerce Boule- vard: near the Knudtsen Building, the exact size and location and duration to be determined upon specific application. Resolution No. 69 -79 RESOLUTION 1MINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FROM PROS TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPARTNON',' AND PAY M INIFMMESS ' • THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969 -70, City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -79 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69--80 RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969 -1970 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. City Manager Callinan explained the above resolution, ad- vising that although there would be no increase in City taxes, that there would be a substantial increase in County and school taxes. Upon motion by Counciman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -80 was waived and said resolution was adopted. August 18, 1969 page -6- Project No. 1965 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis advised that the contractor was Fonta5� Road on_sehedule in his construction of the Coddingland frontage road and the box culvert over Hinebaugh Creek. City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Golis, letter regarding Mr. Anderson's property in which he stated that the City was trespassing on Mr. Anderson's property in constructing the frontage road. Deputy City Attorney Mawson advised that the City Attorney had received the complaint regarding the condemnation of Anderson's, property but the legality of the'oondemnation would be up to the Superior Court, not the City Attorney. Project.1968 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis advised that of the bids received Groom Driveway from Argonaut, Rapp and Siri for the construction of the driveway into the Groom Property on the west side of the freeway, Argonaut was the low ;bidder, though higher than the engineer's estimate. Project 1968 -1 Knudtsen Drainage Ditch Project 1968 -3 Copeland Creek Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll -call vote, Engineer Hudis was authorized to issue a change order in Project.1968 -1 to Argonaut Constructors to 'build the drive- way into the Groom property, the driveway construction not to exceed S3,000® Discussion of legality of the construction of the drainage ditch on the Knudtsen property was deferred until City Attorney Maxwell was present. Consulting Engineer Hudis advised that the contractor has completed tho earth work required on Copeland Creek, and that the landscape contractor had asked for a delay of one month for more favorable weather for planting the grass. The City Council had no objections to the delay of one month if it would be beneficial to the landscaping. Consulting Engineer Hudis also advised the Council that he had seen considerable evidence of equestrian traffic on the Copeland Creek right of way. Project No, 1966 -2 City Manager Cailinan explained the necessity of the amended assessment in the Sonoma State Expressway Improvement Pro- ject. Public Hearing Mayor Rogers declared ,open the Public Hearing on the amended assessment for the Sonoma. State Eacpressway Improvement Pro- ject No. 1966-2, Assessment No. 3. There being no one pre- sent wishing to be heard and no written protests, the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CONFI24ING AMMM ASSESSMENT - SONOMA STATE 69 -82 EXPRESSWAY IMPROVEMMT PROJECT NO. 1966 -2, Assessment No-3 Upon motion by Councilmen Smith, seconded by Councilman August 18, 1969 Page -7- Roberts and unanimously approved on a roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -80 was waived, and said resolu- tion was adopted. CATV - Channel 12 City Manager Callinan gave a report on his efforts to obtain complete delivery of Channel 12 for Rohnert Park. He ad- vised that he was waiting for a copy of the FCC's ruling and that the next step might be for the City to file a protest with the FCC and to request Storer Cable TV to assist. Public Safety City Manager Callinan summarized a letter of commendation Commendations for Public Safety Officer George Norton from Chief Dennett for Officer Norton's behavior during an attempted suicide. City Manager Callinan then informed the Council of Chief Dennett's participation in the incident and recommended a letter of commendation for Chief Dennett from the City Council. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, letters of commendation were to be written over the Mayor's signature to Officer Norton and Chief Dennett for their performance during an attempted suicide on August 14th. Southwest Boulevard City Manager Callinan advised that the PUC re- hearing rela- Grade Crossing tive to the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing is scheduled for September 11 and 12 in the City Council Chambers. Resolution No. 69 -83 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREE TT Said resolution and agreement with the U.S.A., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was discussed and considered. Engineer Hudis participated in the discussion. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved on a roll call vote, Resolution No. 69 -83 was adopted. Resolution No. 69--81 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CHANGE IN TAX- E)MIPT STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69u-81 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Davi Use Permit Deputy City Attorney Mawson brought the Council up to date File No. 60 on the status of the Davi operation on Commerce Boulevard and advised the Council that definite action will be taken within the next week. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m.. APPROVED: __._.__ eputy City Clerk Mayor P �F f