1969/11/03 City Council MinutesROM= PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 3, 1969
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice -Mayor
Smith presiding.
Call to Order In the absence of Mayor Rogers and Vice Mayor Smith,
Councilman Buchanan called the meeting of the regular ses-
sion to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m.
Councilman Smith's Councilman Smith arrived at this point in the meeting, the
Arrival time being approximately 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts
and Smith
Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers
Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Max -
well and Consulting Engineer Hudis
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 20,
1969 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman HopkIftel, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and un+mously approved, the bills presented for
approval in the amount of 813086.64 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 noted specifice4ly in these minutes.
Dog Show in April City Manager Callinan read a communication from the Deber-
man Fanciers organization asking to use Benecia Park in
April 1970 for a dog show. A discussion followed concern-
ing provisions for refreshments for participants and
observers with the Council indicating a preference that
local service clubs be given the opportunity to sell.
Upon motion'`by CouncilmanBuehanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
use of Benecia Park for the Doberman Fanciers Dog show in
April 1970.
Recreation Commis- City-Manager Callinan advised that a letter had been reoeiv-
sion Candidate ed from Mr. Mark Raymond submitting his name for the
vacancy on the Recreation Commission left by Mike Crowley.
The Council thanked Mr. Raymond for his letter and Vice
Mayor Smith suggested that an executive session be scheduled
preceding the November 17th City Council meeting to discuss
the vacancy on the Recreation Commission.
Dr. Cord's resigna- City Manager Callinan read Dr. Cord's letter of resignation
tion from Cultural from the Cultural .Arts Commission effective December 159
.Arts Commission 1969.
Beautification of
Railroad right of
way
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Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted
Dr. Cord's resignation with regret and directed a letter
to be prepared for the Mayor's signature thanking Dr. Cord
for his past services on the Cultural Arts Commission.
Councilman Roberts suggested that Dr. Cord's name be kept
in mind should a vacancy occur after Dr. Cord's Sabbatical
Leave in 1970.
City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion relative to a
letter received from Mr. Paul Golis concerning the beauti-
fication of the railroad rights of way. 'City Attorney
MWWell suggested that perhaps the PUC might be interested
in the landscaping and maintenance of the railroad rights
of way, but that there may be legal questions insofar as a
city,requ#Apg railroads to beautify their right of way
is concerned. > The Council requested Mr. Maxwell to investi•-
gate the matter so it can be discussed at the next meeting.
Traffic- Problem
Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion on the traffic
on Southwest Blvd.
problems he felt the City was having on the west end of
Southwest Boulevard due to the construction of new business-
es, and suggested that Chief Dennett be contacted relative
to a left turn lane in this area.
I:hxchanan Addition
Councilman Buchanan advised that he had obtained a building
permit to construct an addition to his home, and that no
variance was required from the Council. He showed plans
for the addition to the Council.
CATV Complaints
Vice Mayor Smith initiated a discussion relative to the
:.poor reception and poor repair service he has been receiv-
ing from Storer Cable TV, Inc'. He also advised that other
residents on Arlen Drive were having reception problems.
City Manager Callinan advised that he had discussed this
matter with Mr. Harper of Storer Cable TV, Inc., read a
letter written to Mr. Harper, and advised that s'L. Harper
would be at the November 17th meeting to answer any ques-
tions the Council might have,relative to Cable TV recep-
tion and repair service in Rohnert Park.
Ordinance No. 125
AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 - ZQWNG ORDINANCE
(Changing Text of Planned Unit Development Districts)
City Manager Callinan review/edhe ove ordinance which
had been introduced at the O, 1969 meeting follow-
ing a public hea ring.
Upon motion by Council Bueconded by Councilman
Roberts, and appthe £ ®�;ZoWjt g ro11 call
vote, Ordinance No. 125 was
AYES: 3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts & Smith,
NOES: 1) Councilman Hopkins
ABSENT: 1) Councilman Rogers
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File No. 0138 Dr. Lauren Anderson was present and reminded the Council of
Dr. Anderson his request for rezoning of a portion of Mr. Owens property
on Country Club Drive near the Rohnert Park Expressway.
Dr. .Anderson then introduced Mr. Philip Rush of Jim Clark
Realty his realtor. Mr. Rued relayed to the Council his
conversations with Mr. Martin Stone and Mr. Paul Golis,
property owners in the area, relative to the possible pur-
chase of property for a medical center. Since there was
some question regarding the conversation that Mr. Clark and
Mr. Rush had with Mr. Stone the property )caner, Mr. Rush
had requested dates of the conversation from the telephone
company.
Vice Mayor reviewed for the benefit of the Councilmen not
present at the first public hearing and the audience, Dr.
Anderson's request for rezoning, and the Council's motion on
October 6th, that it had denied without prejudice the re--
quest for rezoning, but that if the applicant returned to
the Council stating that he was unable to acquire suitable
property in an area now designated for Professional use in
the General Plan at satisfactory terms, the Council would
again consider his request.
City Manager Callinan summarized for the Council and those
concerned his telephone conversations of this date with
Dr. Anderson, Mr. Phil Rush, Mr. Martin Stone, and Mr.
Robert Hicks (realtor for Mr. Stone) concerning the purchase
of Mr. Stone's property which revealed that Mr. Stone was
apparently willing to sell property to Dr. Anderson.
Mr. Paul Golis was present and asked to address the Council
relative to whether Dr. Anderson had received a reasonable
offer of property. Vice Mayor Smith asked if Mr. Golis'
remarks concerned the purchase of Mar. Stone's property.
When Mr. Golis advised that it concerned his offer of
property to Dr. Anderson, Vice Mayor Smith asked counsel
of City Attorney Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell reminded the Council
that they had denied the request for rezoning until the
applicant had made a reasonable effort in trying to obtain
property that is zoned for medical center use, and that
Mr. Golis should be allowed to speak to this point.
Mr. Golis related his conversations with Mr. Stone relative
to the possible sale of his property and of Mr. Stone's
property. Mr. Golis then began a detailed discussion of
his proposal presented to Dr. Anderson, Dr. Anderson's
objections, and Mr. Golis' feelings relative to the con-
struction of a general hospital, a medical center and the
establishment of a hospital board of directors for Rohnert
Park.
Vice Mayor Smith advised Mr. Golis that since his presenta-
tion did not pertain to the purchase of Mr. Stone's property
or any other property now designated for Professional
Medical use that he was out of order.
Yoder Agreement
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A lengthy discussion followed concerning conversations
between individuals concerned, City Attorney Maxwell, City
Manager Callinan, and the Council relative to the procedure
the Council should take in this matter. During the dis-
cussion Mr. Golis asked that the record show that he would
never deal with either one of these gentlemen, indicating
Dr. Anderson and Mr. Phil Rush. Mr. Golis stated that the
October 6th and 20th, 1969 minutes were nttoorrectly writ-
ten and did not reflect the discussions at these two meet-
ings, he asked that the Council tape their meetings for
future reference.
It was the decision of the Council that a Public Hearing be
set on the rezoning of Mr. Owens' property for Dr. Anderson's
medical center, :Br the November 17th meeting, and that City
Manager Callinan try to meet with Dr. Anderson and Mr.
Robert Hicks relative to the possible purchase of Mr.
Stone's property to determine if a reasonable offer is made
insofar as Dr. .Anderson's proposed use is concerned.
City Manager Callinan requested that action of the proposed
agreement with Yoder/Orlob Associates be deferred until the
next meeting.
Project 1969 -4
City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on Project
No. 1969.4, the Southwest and Commerce Boulevards Overlay
Project, advising that the overlay had been completed
and traffic striping would be completed within the week.
Annexation #6
City Attorney Maxwell advised that he and City Manager
Callinan had been scheduled for the November 6th LAFC
meeting to request an extension on Annexation No. 6,
Rohnert land south of East Cotati Avenue. City Attorney
Maxwell also advised that the annexation agreement should
be confirmed by Mr. Rohnert prior to the LAFC meeting.
Recreational
City Manager Callinan advised that the Suggested Change in
Facilities
City Policy for Community Use of Recreation Facilities was
still under discussion, but possibly would be ready for
presentation to the Council at the November 17th meeting.
Animal Control
City Manager Callinan advised that the noise reducing
Area
structure around the anirna.l control area behind the Public
Safety Building had been started by the Public Works
Department.
ICMA Conference
City Manager Callinan reported briefly regarding his
ICMA Conference in New York in October.
Snyder Lane Improve -
City Manager Callinan advised that a petition for an
ment Project 1969 -1.
Assessment District for the improvement of Snyder Lane be-
tween East Cotati Avenue and the Rohnert Park Expressway
had been signed by enough property owners to commence the
assessment district proceedings, and that City Engineer
Hudis had signed a certificate stating that the signatures
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on the petition were over the 60% of property owner signa-
tures required.
Golf Course The City Manager requested an executive session following
this meeting to discuss litigation relative to the improve -
ments to the golf course.
Sprinklers for City Manager Callinan advised that the Recreation Commis -
Benecia Park sion had recommended to the Council the installation of
sprinklers in the west end of Benecia Park with funds of
the City of Rohnert Park Recreation Corporation, and re-
quested tbuncil's approval for installation.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the installation of sprinklers in the west end of Benecia
Park.
CYO Basketball The City Manager also advised that the Recreation Commis-
sion also approved the allocation of funds for the CYO
basketball program, and requested Council's approval of
this allocation.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the allocation of funds in the amount of $700 for the 'CYO
basketball program.
Benecia Park City Manager advised that he would try and have figures
Dugouts to present to the Council at their next meeting relative
to the cost of installing a concession stand and dugouts
in the Benecia Park area.
City kttorney's City Attorney Maxwell gave brief verbal reports on the
Report "progress of the Davi operation on Commerce Boulevard; the
cat regulations for the.City; the suggested ordinance for
requiring health permits for food handling establishments
within the County; and the Southwest Boulevard grade
crossing.
Medical Facilities Mr. Paul Golis addressed the Council and advised that dur-
ing the meeting he had wanted to discuss the importance
of providing a medical facilities in this area. He indi-
cated that he felt the Council was not cooperating in this
important matter and that Councilman Smith allowed more
time during the meeting for his personal CATV complaint
than he permitted to be allowed on the hospital matter.
Resident Complaints Mrs. Lillian Gonzales, 369 Bonnie Court, appeared before
the Council and requested information concerning weed abate-
ment, fencing regulations, and the City Ordinances9 which
she stated she was unable to obtain upon inquiry to the
City Manager's office. The City Manager advised Mrs.
Gonzales that the City Ordinance files are open to the
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public and she could review them any day between 8:00 a.m.
and 5000 P.M. in the City Offices®
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 8 :35 P.M. to an executive session in
the City Offices,
O
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Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED-.
Roll Call
Adjournment
APPROVED:
Vice Mayor
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
closed executive session immediately following the regular
City Council meeting held this date.
Present: (4) Counolmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts & Smith
Absent: 1 Mayor Rogers
Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, City .Attorney Maxwell
A discussion was held concerning the litigation that the
City is involved in as the result of the golf course irriga-
tion contract.
A discussion was held concerning some of City Manager
Callinan's outside business interests.
The executive session was adjourned at approximately 9 :05
p.m.
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