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1970/02/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 2, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert date in regular session commencing in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Rohnert Park; with Mayor Rogers pr, regular session was preceded by an Session to discuss appointments to and which commenced,at 7:05 pm. Park met this at 7 :15 pm Boulevard, :siding. The Executive Commissions Call to Order Mayor Rogers called.the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :15 pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Poll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Rogers Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Hudis; Asst. to the City Manager Albright, and City Attorney Maxwell Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 19, 1970, 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 in the amount of $5,633.06. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. City Manager Callinan read a letter from Petaluma High School District regarding construction of a gym at Rohnert Park Junior High School. ,Councilman Hopkins requested Mr. Callinan to contact Petaluma High School District and advise -<<' that a new gym should take priority over a new Junior high school. City Manager Callinan was then requested to make arrangements for a meeting k' with the Board of the Petaluma High School District. Appointments to City Manager Callinan advised that there were two Cultural Arts vacancies on the Cultural Arts Commission; one Commission due to Dr. Cord's resignation and one that had not been filled since Mrs. Peterson declined reappointment. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Armando Flores was appointed to fill the position on the Cultural Arts Commission which expires July 1, 1971. Page 2. February 2, 1970 Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Rose Sweeney was appointed to fill the - position on the Cultural Arts Commission which expires July 1, 1973. Recreation Society Councilman Smith reviewed the January 24 meeting Award of the California Park and Recreation Society, District No. 1, held at San Rafael. He advised that there were approximately 15 awards presented and that Rohnert Park was the only city to receive an award. Councilman Smith read the citation for outstanding service in recreation and presented it to Mayor Rogers and the City. Parking of Campers, Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion on Trailers, Boats, the parking of campers, trailers, boats, and like etc. items being parked in front of residents' homes and in driveways. City Manager Callinan read the applicable section of the zoning ordinance. Councilman Roberts suggested the present ordinance be changed or some alternative solution to the problem be found since there is not enough space on most of the lots in the city to park equipment of this type where it would be out of sight. After a brief discussion the matter was deferred until the next meeting. Dr. Nichols Resignation as Mayor Rogers expressed regret over hearing the President news that Dr. Ambrose Nichols had submitted his of resignation as President of Sonoma State College. Sonoma State College Resolution RESOLUTION COMMENDING SONOMA STATE COLLEGE No. 70-19 PRESIDENT AMBROSE NICHOLS Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-19 was adopted by title and City Manager Callinan was directed to prepare said resolution. Garden Club Piano Mayor Rogers read a Certificate of Appreciation from the City to the Garden Club for the piano recently placed in the Community Center. City Manager Callinan was directed to send the Certificate to the Garden Club president. Redwood Empire Councilman Roberts reported on the League of League of California Cities meeting in Santa Rosa on California Cities January 24. He advised that Helen Putnam, Mayor Meeting of Petaluma, was elected a League Director and is the first woman to hold this position. He further advised that pollution was discussed and that many bills are now before the State Legis- lature dealing with the problem of pollution. Page 3. February 2, 1970 File 0119 City Manager Callinan summarized the situation Kaiser -Aetna with regard to the use permit issued for a mobile Mobile Home Park home park on Snyder Lane and advised that Kaiser- Use Permit Aetna had requested a one year extension. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, approval of a six (6) month extension was granted for the use permit issued for the mobile home park, formerly Giffin's, on Snyder Lane. File No. 0142 City Hianager Callinan reviewed Mrs. Reynolds Reynolds application for a use permit to operate a Family Care Home at 7524 Blair Avenue. Mayor Rogers declared open the scheduled public hearing on the application of Mrs. Reynolds for use permit for Family Care Home at 7524 Blair Avenue. City Manager Callinan stated that notices of the public hearing had been mailed to residents within 500 feet of the residence, and that a letter had been received from tars. Ruth "Thompson, owner of the property, giving her permission for use of the home as a Family Care Home. A letter received from Mrs. Kathryn Henderson, Psychiatric Social Worker recommending approval of the use permit was read. Mrs. Henderson was also present at the meeting as was Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds. No written opposition was received and no one appeared in opposition to the use permit. Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the use permit application of Mrs. Betty Reynolds for a Family Care Home for four (4) adult retarded females at 7524 Blair Avenue. File No. 0060 City Manager Callinan summarized the application Davi Operation made by Mr. Davi for a truck shop for self - -owned equipment and stated that unless the conditions contained in the application were complied with the zoning permit would be revoked. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, issuance of a zoning permit to Mr. Davi was approved with the understanding that the items contained in the application would be fulfilled. File No. 0144 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Jone's appli- Garold Jones cation for a variance to construct an addition to his home at 127 Alden Avenue to within 3 -1/2 feet of the easterly side property line at one point Page 4. February 2, 1970 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 Council approved Mr. Jones application for a variance on the condition that the variance filing fee of $25.00 is paid and that the written consent of the next door neighbor to the east of Mr. Jone's property is obtained. Boy Scouts Mock Mayor Rogers called the Boy Scouts in attendance Council Meeting to the Council table. Gary Mitchell was appointed mayor with Mike Coughell and Ray Rasmussen as councilmen. Mayor Mitchell initiated a discussion regarding the parking of trailers, campers, etc. in driveways and in front of homes in the city. Discussion was thrown open to the audience. Mr. Carlson requested that the $25.00 variance filing fee for Mr. Jones be waived. Request was denied. A vote was taken on the question of allowing trailers and campers to be parked in driveways and in front of local residences and was unanimously defeated. Recess Mayor Rogers declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :55 pm. °C,e �0 ca 09O Q OD �O O \ Eb V F \ °1 ° °vO Ib Ib ICY 60 ab Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting, the time being approximately 8:05 pm. Project 1969 -3 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave an up-to-date Avram Avenue 8 report and read a letter from the Sonoma County Santa Alicia Dr. Water Agency which recommended a revision of street grades. Mr. Hudis explained the reasoning for the recommendation and advised that property owners would have to elevate their land approximately one foot. Council directed that the.land owners be advised of this. Bond Counsel Philip Assaf was present and presented the following resolutions for adoption. Resolution A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 69 -96 No. 7020 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVE14ENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE" ( Avram Avenue and Santa Alicia Drive, Improvement Project No. 1969 --3) Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7020 was adopted. Page 5. February 2, 1970 Resolution A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 69-97 No. 70-21 ENTITLED `A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS" Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-21 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S No. 70-22 REPORT Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7022 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING No. 7023 PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS,AND DIRECTING NOTICE Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-23 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE No. 70-24 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-24 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF No. 70-25 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF MAP A14D ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-25 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND No. 7026 FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-26 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS No. 70-27 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7027 was adopted. Project 1966-2 City Manager Callinan advised there was a surplus Expressway of *12,197.57 left in the account for Project 1966-2 and recommended transfer of $1,000.00 to the General Fund account and $11,197.57 to the Utility Fund Construction account. Council gave Page 6. February 2, 1970 general approval to the above proposal and directed that Mr. Callinan prepare an appropriate resolution to be presented at next Council meeting. Project 19681 A letter directed to the City from Paul Golis Coddingland Unit concerning u i ii y service to K id,s;i property and suggesting an alternate plan rather than crossing 11r. Codding's property was reviewed. Consulting Engineer Hudis stated Mr. Golis' proposal might work but would have to be studied. A letter from Hugh Codding received subsequent to Mr. Golis's stated that Codding Enterprises would cooperate in providing utilities to the Knudtsen property as suggested by Mr. Golis. Engineer Hudis was requested to study the matter and report back. Coddingland Unit 2 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave a status report on Expressway West Coddingland Unit 2 which would be the Expressway west to Stoney Point Road. Councilman Smith initiated a discussion on the necessity of having the road go outside the city limits. It was pointed out this was necessary in order to connect with Stoney Point Road. A brief discussion was held concerning possibly not requiring the final asphaltic concrete surface on the Expressway when first constructed but with the developers, Codding Enterprises, posting a bond to guarantee the installation of the final asphalt concrete at a later date. The Stop Notice and Release of Stop Notice sub- mitted by Mahoney Steel Co. for the Coddingland Project 1968 -1 was brought to the attention of the Council which,in turn, authorized Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Callinan to handle the matter. Project No. 1969 ®1 City Manager Callinan advised that Engineer Hudis Snyder Lane was preparing the plans for Snyder Lane and was waiting for Flood Control approval of the bridge over Copeland Creek. Chamber of City Manager Callinan advised that the Rohnert Commerce Park Chamber of Commerce had requested that their discussion with the Council regarding City contri- bution to the Chamber be deferred until the next meeting. Resolution RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT No. 7028 WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7028 was adopted. Page 7. February 2, 1970 Resolution No. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REGULAR CITY OF 70 -29 ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 14th DAY OF APRIL, 1970 APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS AND ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7029 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROTEST- No. 70-30 ING THE EXECUTION OF A CON'T'RACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SONOMA AND R. J. AHL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING LAND WITHIN AN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE (California Land Conservation Act of 1965) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7030 was adopted. Agricultural City Manager Callinan was directed to request the Preserves County Assessor to provide an estimate of the tax impact from agricultural preserves being established in the county. Resolution RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT No. 70-31 OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONCERNING POPULATION SURVEY City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-31 was adopted. Hunting Preserve on City Manager Callinan summarized a letter received Sewer Plant Lands from Andy Vetzmadian which suggested use of City surplus sewer plant lands for a hunting preserve and dog training club. Mr, Callinan advised that both he and Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins believed it was a good idea since the surplus lands would not be needed for sometime. A brief discussion followed after which the Council went on record as supporting the idea. Sick Leave City Manager Callinan advised that the City's Insurance insurance agent did not have an official answer on rates of insurance to cover the City in the event extra help were hired if there were several employees off sick at the same time, but would have such information at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A discussion followed on the draft of an Education Incentive Program prepared by City Manager Callinan. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan returned to the Council Returns Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:03 pm. Discussion continued on the incentive program with the suggestion that guide lines be developed for approved courses. City Manager Callinan was directed to make a few minor changes in the program and present it at the next Council meeting for formal approval. Railroad Beauti- City Attorney Maxwell advised that the Railroad fication Resolution Beautification Resolution had appeared in a recent League of California Cities City Manager's Bulletin and several requests had been received for copies of the resolution as well, as expressions of support. Lorena Manor City Attorney Maxwell advised he had talked with Agreement the attorney for Lorena Manor and anticipated File No. 121 that the agreement with Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park for the improvement of Country Club Drive would be before the Council for approval at the next meeting. Disclosure of City Attorney Maxwell briefly explained the new Assets law regarding disclosure of assets of public officials. Discussion followed. On-Off Ramps City Manager Callinan advised that bids had been Interchange called for the southbound on-off ramps for the Development Interchange. PUC Hearing City Manager Callinan advised that a Public Utilities Commission hearing is to be held in San Diego on February 3, and that a decision Page 8. February 2, 1970 Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan advised he had been unable to meet with Mr. Rohnert when he had been in Rohnert Park recently, but hoped we would have an answer on the Agreement for Annexation No. 6 by next Council Meeting. Education Incentive City Manager Callinan summarized the need for Program a plan to cover all City employees since the public safety officers have such a plan. Councilman Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at Buchanan Leaves this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:00 pm. A discussion followed on the draft of an Education Incentive Program prepared by City Manager Callinan. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan returned to the Council Returns Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:03 pm. Discussion continued on the incentive program with the suggestion that guide lines be developed for approved courses. City Manager Callinan was directed to make a few minor changes in the program and present it at the next Council meeting for formal approval. Railroad Beauti- City Attorney Maxwell advised that the Railroad fication Resolution Beautification Resolution had appeared in a recent League of California Cities City Manager's Bulletin and several requests had been received for copies of the resolution as well, as expressions of support. Lorena Manor City Attorney Maxwell advised he had talked with Agreement the attorney for Lorena Manor and anticipated File No. 121 that the agreement with Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park for the improvement of Country Club Drive would be before the Council for approval at the next meeting. Disclosure of City Attorney Maxwell briefly explained the new Assets law regarding disclosure of assets of public officials. Discussion followed. On-Off Ramps City Manager Callinan advised that bids had been Interchange called for the southbound on-off ramps for the Development Interchange. PUC Hearing City Manager Callinan advised that a Public Utilities Commission hearing is to be held in San Diego on February 3, and that a decision Page 9. February 2, 1970 will be made regarding the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm DeputCit � Cler ler