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1969/09/15 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 15, 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 7:15 p.m. in'the City Office, 435 South- west Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Rogers presiding. The regular session was preoeeded by an Executive Session to discuss possible appointments to the Cultural Arts Com- mission. Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :15 p.m. Present: (4) Councilman Hopkins, Roberts, Smith & Rogers Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Consulting Engineer Hudis, County Planner Gary Mann Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of September 2, 1969 were approved as submitted. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills submitted for approval per the attached list were approved. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Senator Walsh vs. Councilman Roberts requested that the City Manager summar- Topless ize the letter received from Senator Walsh regarding local government control on topless and bottomless establishments. Mr. Callinan did so. City Attorney excused City Attorney Maxwell asked to be excused from the Council meeting in order to work on Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing PUC hearing material. He advised that he would be working in the City Hall and could be called for advice or opinion. Lowering Golf Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding the Course Rates advisability of lowering the golf course monthly rate. He advised that he had discussed the matter with Golf Pro Porter, but no agreement was reached. Founders' Days Councilman Roberts suggested that the Council go on record as commending those responsible for the highly successful Founders' Days activities, and that miappropriate letter of commendation be sent over the Mayor's signature. The other Council members expressed agreement. Newspaper Articles Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion regarding a mis- leading article in the Press Democrat relative to the September 15, 1969 Page ..2_ recent death of the Sperling youth, and asked that the City staff see that the article was corrected with a retraction. Recreation Policy re Recreation Commissioner Hayes Hunter was present and ex- Organizations plained the reasons why the Recreation Commission felt their suggested Policy Regarding Support to Organizations was necessary, i.e., the Commission feels that more organi- zations should be self - supporting. (A copy of the suggested policy is attached to the minutes in the minute book). Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the program recommended by the Recreation Commission that they would desire to use in dealing with organizations seeking financial assistance from the City.. Use of City City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the Facilities Recreation Commission's suggested changes to the City's Policy for Community Use of Recreation Facilities. Recreation Commissioner Thiesfeld read the suggested changes and advised that the Commission felt that some matters should be dealt with at a level that is not on the public level, especially complaints by one party against another. (Copy of Recreation Committee report is attached to original minutes). Following a lengthy discussion concerning the method the public should use in making complaints relative to organiza- tions using City recreation facilities, the City Manager was requested to redraft the suggested policy changes for Council consideration. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTy OF 69 -87 SONOMA AND THE CITIES OF SONOMA COUNTY CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCE- MENT TELECOM UNICATIONS SYSTEM, City Manager Callinan summarized the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -87 *See Page 8 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT ]END o:ACM MARTIN STONE (Well Htx 69-89 site on Snyder Lane). City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 ®89 was adopted. Upon motion by Councilman Smi.th,'seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized Mr. Paul Golis, developer, was present and suggested that all subdividers and developers be advised of the amendment so that they might voice an opinion on the amendment and suggested that P.G. &E. be asked to determine the cost to the developer due to the change. Ralph Fitch, P.G.&E. representative, was present and suggested additional langu- age for the amendment. After a brief discussion, the introduction of the Ordinance was deferred until the next regular meeting in order to inform all developers of the proposed amendment and to solicit cost of undergrounding information from P.G. & E. Commendation for Mayor Rogers verbally commended Mr. Ron Rasmussen, young George Andersen Paul Andersen, and Mr. George Andersen for their contribu- tions toward the construction.of the Alicia Park Conces- sion Booth. The Mayor then presented a plaque to Mr. George Andersen for his outstanding contribution in spearheading the con - struction of the concession booth at Alicia Park. Health Permits The ordinance scheduled for introduction requiring local Ordinance health permits for food handling enterprises or establish- ments was deferred until the next regular meeting. Thomas Page School City Manager Callinan read the letter from the Cotati Sewer Service School District requesting permission to dump the sewage from the Thomas Page School in the Rohnert Park sewer system. September 15, 1969 Page -3- City Staff to disburse the necessary funds for the acquisi- tion of the well site on Snyder Lane. Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGRMUMT WITH SONOMA COUNTY 69 -90 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Drainage review services) City Manager Callinan reviewed the agreement submitted by the Sonoma County Flood Control District relative to drain- age review services. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this Leaves Chambers point in the meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the members present, Resolution No. 69 -90 was adopted. Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting. Ordinance No. 124 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (To Require Total Undergrounding of Utilities in New Developments) City Manager Callinan read the change to be made in the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Paul Golis, developer, was present and suggested that all subdividers and developers be advised of the amendment so that they might voice an opinion on the amendment and suggested that P.G. &E. be asked to determine the cost to the developer due to the change. Ralph Fitch, P.G.&E. representative, was present and suggested additional langu- age for the amendment. After a brief discussion, the introduction of the Ordinance was deferred until the next regular meeting in order to inform all developers of the proposed amendment and to solicit cost of undergrounding information from P.G. & E. Commendation for Mayor Rogers verbally commended Mr. Ron Rasmussen, young George Andersen Paul Andersen, and Mr. George Andersen for their contribu- tions toward the construction.of the Alicia Park Conces- sion Booth. The Mayor then presented a plaque to Mr. George Andersen for his outstanding contribution in spearheading the con - struction of the concession booth at Alicia Park. Health Permits The ordinance scheduled for introduction requiring local Ordinance health permits for food handling enterprises or establish- ments was deferred until the next regular meeting. Thomas Page School City Manager Callinan read the letter from the Cotati Sewer Service School District requesting permission to dump the sewage from the Thomas Page School in the Rohnert Park sewer system. September 13, 1969 Page -4- Mr. Duncan Coleman, Superintendent of Cotati School District was present and explained that at the present time the Thomas Page School has no facilities to dispose of their sewage, that Cotati could not handle the problem, and that until the sewer line was put in on Gravenstein Highway they would have to rely on outside assistance. Mr. Maurice Fredericks, member of the Cotati School Board, was present and advised that the third grade from Waldo Rohnert School was attending school in Cotati and that it would be a friendly gesture if Rohnert Park would oblige the Thomas Page School in granting the sewer service re- quest. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the taking of sewage from the Thomas Page School in the Cotati School District on a temporary basis at the City's present service rate applicable to schools, and that the agreement be reviewed in a year's time. File No. City Manager Callinan reviewed the request of the Rohnert Rohnert Park Realty Park Realty for consideration of signs for a proposed Royal Inn motel - restaurant -shop complex on Commerce Boule- vard. Gary Mann of the County Planning staff was present to discuss the signs. Mr. Paul Golis was present and advised that the highway sign should be put on the premises of the use, but that he had not had any opportunity to discuss this matter with the County Planning Department and since the matter was not urgent the matter was deferred to permit Mr. Gol;is and the planning staff to review the matter together. Renaming of East City Manager Callinan advised that he had been informed that Cotati .Avenue. the City of Cotati was considering renaming East Cotati Avenue to Sonoma State Boulevard, and that a public hearing on the matter would be held by Cotati in the near future. Renaming of City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Cultural Westerly Frontage Arts Commission suggesting that South Santa Rosa Avenue road (the westerly frontage road) be changed to Fronteras Boulevard. The City Manager advised that Mr. James Groom, property owner in the area, stated that he would prefer that the name remain South Santa Rosa Avenue. It was the Council's feelings that the name should remain as South Santa Rosa Avenue. Recess Mayor Rogers declared a five minute recess, the time being approximately 8 ®30 p.m. September 15, 1969 Page -5- Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting at approximE+.tely 8:35 p.m. Speeding on Mr. William J. Victory, 343 Burton Avenue, appeared before Burton Avenue the Council to register a complaint relative to speeding traffic on Burton Avenue near the Tiny Tot Playlot, and requested Council assistance. The City Manager advised that he would discuss the problem with the Chief of Police. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan advised that staff was awaiting approval from Mr. Rohnert regarding the Annexation No. 6 agreement relative to lands south of East Cotati Avenue. Mr. Golis was recognized and in response to a question advised that Mr. Rohnert would take care of the matter when he returns from out of town. Project No. 1969 -4 Consulting Engineer Hudis and City Manager Callinan explain- ed the need for an overlay of asphalt on Southwest Boule- vard and Commerce Boulevard. Councilman Roberts asked -if Southwest Boulevard was ex- tended to the railroad if it would assist in obtaining the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing. Councilman Smith asked if the City Engineer felt that the Davi operation at 5202 Commerce Boulevard had aggravated the road condition on Commerce Boulevard. Engineer Hudis ad- vised that these boulevards were now 15 years old and under normal conditions should be in need of repair. City Manager Callinan advised that this project would be financed with Gas Tax Funds per the 1969 -70 budget. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council approved the plans and specifications for Southwest and Commerce Boule- vards Overlay, Improvement Project No. 1969-40 and authorized the call for bids. Freeway Interchange City Manager Callinan advised that the City staff was having Development problems obtaining the right of way through the "Carpena" property required by the State for the freeway interchange and that condemnation may be necessary. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council author- ized the staff to proceed with condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary right of way for the freeway inter- change in the Coddingland area. Relocation of City Manager Callinan advised that two billboards owned by Bill Boards Ryan Outdoor Advertising would have to be relocated out of the right of way for the new westerly road and the freeway interchange in the area on the west side of U.S. 101. September 13, 1969 page -6- A lengthy discussion followed relative to the position-of the signs after relocation, and the previous agreement re- garding one sign owned by Ryan Outdoor Advertising. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the relocation of the Ryan Outdoor Advertising structures that have to be relocated from the interchange right of way with the understanding that the sign next to Hinebaugh Creek will be moved back on the Groom property approximately 30,feet from its present location, and that the City's action June 6, 1966 relative to said sign will still be in force, and the sign presently on the Anderson property may be relocated to the Pisani Monument property with the under- standing that permission is granted for rive years at the end of which time the sign must be removed unless extension is granted by the City Council at that time upon Ryan's .application and with the further condition that the-exist- ing sign must be cleaned up and the lumber replaced and that the two - structure type sign will be replaced with a one structure, double -face type sign. The City Manager also advised that there was a sign on the Knudtsen property advertising the "Green Mill" that would have to be relocated or removed. .Annexation of The City Manager advised that Mr. Golis had requested that Anderson Property his scheduled appearance concerning the annexation of Anderson Property and providing classrooms for lease to the college be taken off the agenda. CATS' - Use of City Manager Callinan read a letter received from the Channel 6 Cultural Arts Commission relative to Storer Cable TV possibly televising City Council meetings and other civic functions. Messrs. Jack Harper, Glen Chambers and Gary Lee of Storer Cable TV were present. Mr. Harper appeared before the Council to discuss the procedure and requirements of the FCC regarding televising local functions. Mr. Harper advised that Storer was waiting for an expected FCC-ruling concerning cablecasting. He indicated that cable - casting could be done on a better scale`if FCC makes it mandatory, because then they would have better equipment. In reply to inquiry from Councilman Smith as to when Storer would be ready to televise local functions, Mr. Harper could not say, but indicated maybe not until FCC pushes them. Councilman Smith requested that Storer Cable TV furnish the City with an up to date list of the Board of Directors and officers of their company. Upon . inquiry regarding prohibition of cable - casting Coun -® oil meetings or bond elections, VIr. Harper and Mr. Chambers both advised that there was no prohibition against this. September 15, 1969 Page -7- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council requested Storer Cable TV to implement a plan to televise City Coun- cil meetings, and that they present to the Council as quickly as possible a timetable to do this. Mr. Paul Golis asked to be recognized and suggested that a citizens committee be formed to study possibilities of televising educational functions. Teen Activities City Manager Callinan advised that the Community Center was now being used in the afternoon for teen activities, that a juke box had been installed and games were being played every afternoon by the teens of Rohnert Park. Cat Ordinance City Attorney Maxwell advised that he was awaiting informa- tion from the League of California Cities as to other cities', procedures in regulating cats before suggesting a cat ordin- ance. PUC Re- hearing City Attorney Maxwell advised that the Public Utilties Commission held the re- hearing relative to the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing this date, and the hearing is to continue tomorrow, the 16th. Completion of Mr. Paul Golis initiated a lengthy discussion with his re- Southwest Blvd. quest that the Council adopt a resolution stating that the City would unconditionally and immediately complete South- west Boulevard if the grade corssing was approved by the PUC. Mr. Maxwell stated that this fact had been stated a number of times during the hearing, but that an additional resolution certainly could not hinder the granting of the crossing. Resolution No. RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REI&INING 69 -91 PORTION OF SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, Resolution No. 69 -91 was adopted by title. Davi Operation City Attorney Maxwell advised that the Davi's did not appear in court for their hearing regarding unlawful opera- tion at 5202 Commerce Blvd., and that a warrant has been requested for their arrest to appear in court regarding the matter. CATV Channel. 12 City Attorney Maxwell advised that Storer Cable TV had pre- pared a petition to the FCC, which the City filed, request- ing that Channel 12 including the 49er football games be approved for delivery to Rohnert Park. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9930 p.m. APPROVE __ J ,% / city Clerk (Ovef ) September 15, 1969 Page -8- Resolution No. 69 -88 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEVELOPERS, INC. (Copeland Creek Easement) Upon motion duly made and seconded, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -88 was adopted. 'September 8, 1969 1st® draft TO: RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: COMMITTEE (Hunter, Thiesfeld, Crowley) S UBJ ECT I® ORGANIZATION OF A CITY SPONSORED SWIM TEAM 11. SETTING UP GUIDELINES FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES. III. PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING COMPLAINTS-IN REGARDS TO USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. 1. ORGANIZATION OF A CITY SPONSORED SWIM TEAM: The Committee recommends against starting a City sponsored swi This policy, by virtue of its adoption, phall be subject to annual revif,,w and shall be subject to public hearings prior to its adoption by the Recreation Commis- sion and forwarding to the City Council for concurring adoption. I F t` q