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1969/12/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 1, 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, with Mayor Rogers presiding. The regular session was preceeded by a brief Executive Session held to discuss personnel matters. Call to order Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts & Rogers Absent: (1) Councilman Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, County Planner Wes Vail Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 17, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved the bills presented for approval in the amount of $15,938.45 were approved frith the addition of a statement from Yoder %rlob Associates in the amount of $49480.80. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Rohnert Park a Councilman Hopkins asked and received Council approval to Cotati Incorpora- request City Attorney Maxwell to report on the procedural tion steps for combining the cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati. Resolution No. 69 --113 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM COTATI AVENUE DORMI -� TORIES, INC. (Tank site at Well No. 4) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-113 was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -117 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING EXECU- TION OF DEED EASEMENT AGRERWT TO PAQWC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ( Rohnert Park Expressway Interchange) City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hope, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-117 was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -118 December 1, 1969 Page 42- RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SONOMA, COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO ASSUME MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY ON THAT PORTION OF COPE- LAND CREEK FROM THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TO SNYDER % LOCATED WITHIN .t,NORPORATED LIMITS OF THE v�T OF T, ROHNERT PARK. City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Subdivisions 14, 15 &,16 Improvements Hopkins leaves Council Chambers Resolution No. 69-121 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-120 was adopted. City Manager Callinan advised that the majority of the improvements had been completed in Subdivisions 14, 15 and 16, unit B, and recommended Council accepting improvements constructed to date. - Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as accepting those public imppovements completed to date in Subdivisions 14, 15 and 169 Unit B. Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point in..the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :20 p.m. A RESOLUTION ISSIGNATING LOCAL OFFICIALS FOR CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, REGION 2. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 °118 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING CLAIM 69 -119 OF ELIZABETH ALMEIDA. City Attorney Maxwell summarized the move resolution and explained his reasons for recommending rejecting the claim of Mrs. Almeida. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -119 was adopted. After;a brief discussion, the Council requested City Manager Callinan to contact Feeney Insurance Agency relative to requiring each user of the Community Center to obtain liability insurance. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARR REQUESTING THE 69 --120 CALIFORNIA STATE FU BLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INSTI A SPECIAL STUDY AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING RAILROADS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEAUTIFY RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY IN URBAN AREAS THROUGH PROPER LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE THERE - OF. City Attorney Maxwell read the above resolution. Subdivisions 14, 15 &,16 Improvements Hopkins leaves Council Chambers Resolution No. 69-121 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-120 was adopted. City Manager Callinan advised that the majority of the improvements had been completed in Subdivisions 14, 15 and 16, unit B, and recommended Council accepting improvements constructed to date. - Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as accepting those public imppovements completed to date in Subdivisions 14, 15 and 169 Unit B. Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point in..the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :20 p.m. A RESOLUTION ISSIGNATING LOCAL OFFICIALS FOR CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, REGION 2. December 1, 1969 Page -3- City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution and agree- ment. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69.123 was adopted. Councilman Hopkins ' Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns to Council point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :28 p.m. Chambers Hospital Board Mr. Art Hollingsworth, a resident, appeared before the Coun- cil to read a petition persons interested in obtaining a local hospital had circulated through various sections of the city, advising that the majority of those contacted had signed the petition requesting the City to donate a portion of the Civic Center site for use for a hospital and to support the construction of the hospital, financially and politically. Mr. Hollinsgworth did not present the petitions to the Coun -- oil at this time, but advised that they would be presented at a later date. File No. 140 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mrs.. Linendoll's application Linendoll for a variance to Close in her garage at 7048 Adele Avenue for use as a family room, and recommended approval of the variance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the (buncil made the necessary findings and approved Mrs. Linendoll's applica- tion for a variance to close in her garage at 7048 Adele Avenue. East Cotati Avenue The Council deferred commenting on changing the name of East Cotati Avenue and Sierra Avenue to S)noma State Boule- vard until the Cotati Council has taken a position on the matter. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -121 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLU'T'ION N0. 373 RZATI E TO CIVIL 69 --122 DEFENSE PROPERTY OVER AND UNMM #2600.00. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -122 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROMMU PARK 69 -123 APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution and agree- ment. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69.123 was adopted. Councilman Hopkins ' Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns to Council point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :28 p.m. Chambers Hospital Board Mr. Art Hollingsworth, a resident, appeared before the Coun- cil to read a petition persons interested in obtaining a local hospital had circulated through various sections of the city, advising that the majority of those contacted had signed the petition requesting the City to donate a portion of the Civic Center site for use for a hospital and to support the construction of the hospital, financially and politically. Mr. Hollinsgworth did not present the petitions to the Coun -- oil at this time, but advised that they would be presented at a later date. File No. 140 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mrs.. Linendoll's application Linendoll for a variance to Close in her garage at 7048 Adele Avenue for use as a family room, and recommended approval of the variance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the (buncil made the necessary findings and approved Mrs. Linendoll's applica- tion for a variance to close in her garage at 7048 Adele Avenue. East Cotati Avenue The Council deferred commenting on changing the name of East Cotati Avenue and Sierra Avenue to S)noma State Boule- vard until the Cotati Council has taken a position on the matter. camber 19 1969 Page -4- Housing Element The City Manager advised that copies of the proposed Housing Element of the General Plan has been forwarded to the Coun -- cil for review. The Council directed that a public hearing on the Housing Element be scheduled for the January 5, 1970 meeting. County Zoning City Manager Callinan asked the Council for comments on the Ordinance proposed revisions to the Sonoma County Zoning Ordinance regulations concerning "A" districts. The Council requested additional time in which to review the proposed changes. File No. 0138 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of Dr. Lauren Dr. Lauren Anderson Anderson to rezone to Professional Medical property owned by Mr. Owens on futurs Country Club Drive north of the Expressway in order to develop a medical center. The City Manager also reviewed past public hearings held on this matter. Mayor Rogers declared open the public hearing continued from the November 17th meeting on the proposed zoning change for a portion of AP 143- 360 -13 on Country Club Drive near the Rohnert Park Expressway, i.e., Owen's property. Dr. Lauren Anderson was not present, however, City Manager Callinan reported that he had been advised by Dr. Anderson that Dr. .Anderson was no longer interested in the Owan's property, that he had negotiated with Mr. Martin Stone.for property designated for Medical- Professional uses on the General Plan's Land Use Map. Mayor Rogers then declared the public hearing closed and the Council dropped the matter because of changes in plans of the interested parties. Pile No. 0119 County Planner files Vail displayed plot plans for the con - Companeros Mobile venience market proposed to be constructed within the Home Park - Giffin Companeros Mobile Home Park, and recommended that no action be taken until Mr. Giffin had submitted architectural de- signs for the Convenience Market and the recreation center in the park, advising that such buildings should be arehi- tecturally compatible. Planner Vail advised that the size of the proposed convenienc market was 29400 square feet which is larger than the aver- age 7 -11 Market or Short Stop by approximately 400 sq. feet. He advised the Council that they should take into consider- ation the size of the building in relation to the mobile home park, Mr. Ron Raeouseen, representing Mr. Giffin, was present and advised that the size of the convenience market was based on the approximate size of a 7 -11 Market; that the market would probably be privately owned, not franchised; that it would be facing the interior of the park rather than Snyder Dane, thus discouraging customers outside the mobile home park. December 1, 1969 Page -5- Following the reading of the mobile home park use permit condition relative to the convenience market, a lengthy discussion followed concerning the size of the parking lot, location of the market, and the fact that Councilman Roberts felt this was spot zoning to construct a market in a mobile home park. The matter was deferred until such time as Mr. Giffin could be present, and until more definitive plans have been sub- mitted to the County Planning Department relative to loca- tion, size and architectural design. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on dis- cussions held relative to providing water service to the mobile home park, and advised that there were three alterna- tives; (1) construct the well proposed on Country Club Drive (2) construct a well in the mobile home park (3) extend a water main from the new well No. 6, to be constructed from HUD grant funds on Snyder Lane north of Copeland Creek. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Manager to work out a plan to use a portion of the per acre assessment funds to be obtained from the mobile home park area to finance a water main to the mobile home park from the new Well No. 6 with the City being reimbursed by property owners along Snyder Lane as they develop. Annexation No. 6 City Attorney Maxwell advised that the proposed Annexation No. 6 agreement was still in Mr. Rohnert's attorney's office. Country Club grive City Attorney Maxwell reviewed° the condition that Lorena Lorena Manor Manor Mobile Home Park would construct Country Club Drive, File No. 121 and advised that a draft of the agreement guaranteeing the construction should be prepared for Council approval at the next meeting. Davi Operation City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief up to date report on the legal proceedings to date relative to the Davi operation 5202 Commerce Boulevard, and efforts being made to try and make the operation comply with city regulations. Southwest Blvd. City Manager Callinan advised that he had discussed the Grade Crossing matter of the rehearing of the City's request for the South- west Blvd. grade crossing with a representative of the PUC and was advised that the PUC would probably not reach a decision until January, 1970. Country Club Drive Mr. Paul Golis was present at the meeting and requested information relative to petitions being circulated for the construction of Country Club Drive in Golf Lake Estates, and suggested that the City work out with Flood Control a temporary program to permit initiation of development in the area. City Manager Callinan advised that the petitions had not yet been filed with the City. December 1, 1969 Page --6- City Manager Callinan was instructed by Council to work with the Sonoma County Water Agency and developers to try and resolve drainage problems for the Golf hakes Estates area. Recess Nayor Rogers declared a five minute recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :20 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting, the tune being approximately 8 :25 p.m. SSC Associated Students Representatives of the Associated Students of Sonoma State College were not present to discuss pick -up stations with the Council therefore the matter was deferred until they were present. Project No. 1969 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the proceedings to date for the improvement of Snyder Lane, and advised that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors had granted the City extra- territorial jurisdiction to assess a small parcel on Snyder Lane not within the city limits, but within County juris- diction. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF LNTENTl'ON TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE- 69 -124 - MENT MUM LANE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, NO Wbl=UGIY e, roved, the rea&ng' of Resolu- tion No. 69.424 was wgived and said Vesolution adopted. Annexing Benson City Manager Callinan recommended that the City Council Parcel. on Snyder Lane offer to annex the Benson parcel on Snyder inane since the city is placing an assessment on it for street improvements. Upon motion by Councilman Roberta, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Manager to contact the owner of the property on Snyder Lane being assessed for street improvements and ad- vising them of the assessment and offering to annex their property into the City of Rohnert Park. Westerly frontage Following a brief discussion the Council approved the recom- road dedication mendation by the City Manager that a dedication luncheon be hosted by the City at Chesney's Carriage House to dedicate the completion of the realigned westerly frontage road, and to invite the appropriate City, County and State officials. Utilities Relocation City Manager Callinan gave a brief progress report relative to obtaining easements for P.G. & E. for the relocation of Utility facilities on the old westerly frontage road for the interohange project. December 1, 1969 Page -7- Meeting with City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the scheduled Chamber of Commerce City Council meeting to be held Tuesday, December 2, 1969 with members of the Chamber of Commerce Business License Committee at 8 :00 p.m. to discuss the possibility of elimin- ating the revenue to the City of business licenses and re- placing this with Chamber of Commerce memberships. Western Cities City Manager Callinan reported that there was an article in article the Western Cities Magazine on the acquisition of the Rohnert Park Municipal Golf Course. HUD funds The City Manager advised that he had been informed by HUD officials of the possible availability of funds for addi- tional water facilities such as a well on Country Club Drive, a well in the proposed regional park, and a connection with the Coyote Aqueduct, and that the City should submit an application since funds are available. The City Manager also advised that there are HUD funds available for the acquisition and development of parks. Councils Annual City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of their annual Firemen's Treat meeting with the Volunteer Firemen during the month of December for refreshments as a token of appreciation for the volunteers service during the past year. It was the deci- sion of the Council that the meeting with the firemen be held immediately following the December 15, 1969 Council meeting. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to Tuesday, December 2, 1969 at 8300 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to meet with members of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Deputy Cit Clerk APPROVED: