1970/04/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 6, 1970
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7908 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers
presiding. The regular session was preceded by a film en-
titled "The Pedestrian Strikes Back" shown by Nore Thiesfeld.
Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:08 p.m., thanked Mr. This sfeld for
showing the film, and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith
and Rogers
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Hudis,
City .Attorney Maxwell, County Planner Wes
Vail.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimous* approved, the minutes of March 16
and March 26, 1970 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Counclman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved in the amount of $31,321.29.
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.
Baseball Practice
Councilman Hopkins requested City Manager Callinan to con-
tact Rohnert Park Jr. High regarding baseball practice in
Benecia Park. He was advised that Mr. Callinan had received
the Junior High's practice schedule and it will be distri-
buted to the Boys Baseball Program managers.
City Employees'
Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning
residence
possible change in City policy to require that City employeek
live within 15 miles of Rohnert Park with the exception of
department heads who would still be required to live in
Rohnert Park. Discussion followed. No action was taken on
this matter but it will be on the agenda of the next regular
meeting.
Employee Recruitment
Councilman Hopkins recommended that city employees be re-
cruited from Sonoma County or Rohnert Park if possible.
City Manager Callinan stated that most employees have come
from within the county with the exception of the Department
of Public Safety personnel.
SB 601
Counalman Smith brought to the attention of the Council
SB601 which would amend the existing contract with public
employees to change retirement of firemen and policemen
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to age 50 at 5 Jf of regular salary. He further advised
that a 14.6° increase in taxes would be necessary to imple-
ment such a program.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote the
Council went on record as opposing SB601 and directed City
Manager Callinan to write to the appropriate State Legisla-
tors expressing said opposition.
AYES-. (4) Councilman Buchanan, Roberts, Smith and Rogerk
NOES-. (0) None
ABSTAIN-. (1) Counalman Hopkins
Payroll Tax proposed Councilman Smith summarized the payroll tax proposed for
in San Francisco workers in San Francisco and recommended Council opposition.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council went on
record as opposing the proposed payroll tax for San Francisc
workers and directed Mayor Rogers to prepare an appropriate
letter to Mayor Alioto.
Commendation for Director of Public Safety Dennett was present and read a memc.
Officer Lewis and commending Officer Larry Lewis for his donated time in
Fire Captain Forni training the Public Safety CaddB and Captain Harry Forni
for his donated time spent in training for use of the Snorke:
fire truck and putting it in service. Each Councilman shook
hands with both men and thanked them for their fine work.
Recess Mayor Rogers declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 7 -.40 p.m. and excused himself
from the meeting, as he had another commitment, and advised
that Vice Mayor Smith would preside over the remainder of
the meeting.
Reconvene Vice Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately
7 :47 p.m.
File No. 0152 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for use
Ligi Use Permit permit by Mrs. Ligi for a flea market to be operated at
5675 South Santa Rosa Avenue on weekends and holidays.
Mr. Callinan recommended rezoning of the property in this
area from heavy industrial to highway oriented commercial.
County Planner Wes Vail recommended a study be made in the
area to determine feasibility of rezoning, set-back require -
ments, etc. Mr. Vail recommended issuance of a six month
use permit to Mrs. Ligi subject to review by planning staff
as to signs, and operational details.
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Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, authorization to under-
take a study to determine feasibility of rezoning to high-
way oriented commercial approximately 30 acres on South
Santa Rosa Avenue, between Hinebaugh Creek and the sewer
plant access road, in the area of Mrs. Ligi's property was
given.
Upon motion by Counalman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, a six month use permit
with limitations as recommended by Planner Vail was granted
to Mrs. Lena Ligi for operation of a flea market on week-
ends and holidays at 5675 South Santa Rosa Avenue.
File No. 0153 City Manager Callinan reviewed the applications of Western
Western Hosts Hosts for side yard variances on two lots on Santa Barbara
Vaiance .Application Drive. He advised that letters had been sent to adjoining
property owners and that no objections had been received.
County Planner Vail recommended approval. Pat Taylor,
representing Western Hosts and Paul Golis (agent for seller)
spoke in suppwt of the variances.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the variances as requeste,
by Western Hosts were granted subject to FHA approval and
with the stipulation that City Manager Callinan personally
contact the adjoining property owners to confirm that they
have no objections.
Davi Operation Councilman Hopkins inquired if the Davi operation had been
checked on to see if the items contained in his use permit
application had been complied with. City Manager Callinan
advised he had stopped to see Mr. Davi this date but he
was not in. Mr. Callinan will follow up on this.
Master Richard Smith Master Richard Smith, son of Councilman V. Smith, appeared
Complaint re Pollu- before the Council to register a complaint regarding air
tion pollution in Rohnert Park and asked what was being done to
correct the situation. Councilman Roberts explained that
she County and all Cities must work together to control
pollution. Discussion followed.
Project 1969• -5 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project 1969 -3.
Avram Avenue &
lanta Alicia Drive Avram Avenue and Santa Alicia Drive, advising that all
deeds for rights of way had not been received, therefore
eminent domain proceedings would have to be filed.
Resolution No. 70-45 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Avram Avenue and Santa
Alicia Drive Improvement Project No. 1969 -3)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -45
was adopted.
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Resolution No. 70-46 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Heller right of way)
(Avram Avenue and Santa Alicia Drive Improvement .Project
No. 1969 -3)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman'
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-46
was adopted.
Project No. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan reviewed this project advising that
Southwest Blvd. Ex-- a petition for the necessary assessment district had been
tension received and that it was hoped that construction could begin
in May or June and be completed by September.
Resolution No. 70.47 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNUMTAKE, PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT
To SPECIAL ASSESSYWT AND ASSES&SW BOND .ACS'S FOR TH F.-
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO -
CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIMrWAYS CODE
(Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-47 was
adopted.
Resolution No. 70 -48 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT (MOVE -
EMS (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolutions.
Upon motion by Councilman Rober;*s,rseconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-48 was
adopted.
Resolution No. 70 -49 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS (Southwest
Boubvard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4).
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon mdion by Councilman Roberts seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -49 was
adopted.
Councilman Roberts expressed satisfaction that Southwest
Boulevard was finally going to go through.
Beautification of City Manager Callinan reviewed the status of the Beautifica-
Railroads tion of Railroads since adoption of Resolution No. 69 -120
in December, 1969, reporting that a meeting before the State
Public Utilities Commission has been schedlaled for April
14, 1970, to discuss Vith the railroads and other interested
parties the matter of possibly requiring the railroads to
beautify their rights of way through ,urban areas. City
Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell or Assistant
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City Attorney Mawson will attend.
Mr. Callinan reported that a proposed lease agreement had
been submitted by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad which
would permit the city to landscape the railroad right of
way. It was decided not to take action on the lease agree-
ment until after the April 14th meeting with the P.U.C.
Resohtion No. 70 -50 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REGARD
ING CIVIL STRIFE AND I)ESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ON COLLEGE
CAMPUSES
Vice Mayor Smith summarized the resolution. Councilman
Hopkins requested that copies of the resolution be sent
also to judges of the Municipal Courts and Superior Courts
in Sonoma County, as well as those parties already mentioned
in the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved. Resolution No. 70-,50
was adopted.
Culle&e Entrance Road City Manager Callinan advised the State probably will not
try to build the college entrance road from the Expressway
this year and recommended the Mayor write letters to the
State Legislators urging that the college entrance road be
built this year.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Mayor Rogers was author-
ized to write both State legislators urging the college
entrance road be built Ihis year.
Health Facilities
City Manager Callinan summarized a letter recently received
Planning
from Sonoma County Health Facilities Planning Committee
which advised that there are presently enough convalescent
beds in the Santa Rosa - Petaluma area. Vice Mayor Smith
requested Maurice Fredericks as a member of the committee
and who was in the audience to explain the function of the
committee. Mr. Fredericks explained that a hospital operat-
ing without the approval of the Sonoma County Health
Facilities Planning Committee would not be eligible for
Medicare or MediCal. City Manager Callinan was requested
by the Council to arrange for a meeting between the commit-
tee and the City Council.
Interchange Overpass
City Manager Callinan reported ona proposed agreement re-
Agreement
ceived from the State for the interim interchange overpass
structure and advised it had been submitted to the County
for review and approval.
Stands for Alicia
City Manager Callinan advised that an engineer and contractor
Park
had volunteered their services to construct spectator stands
in Alicia Park, so possibly there will be no cost to the
City. Ralph Fitch of P.G.&E., who was in the audience, was
requested to find out from P.G.&E. if they would be willing
to contribute to the project.
April 6, 1970
Televised Candidates City Manager Callinan announced there would be a televised
Fight Council Candidates Night on Friday, April 10, to be broads-
cast'from Storer Cable TV's office.
Candidate's Night City Manager Callinan also announced there would be a Council.
Candidate's Night sponsored by the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce to be held in the Multipurpose room at Rohnert
Park Junior High School on Wednesday, April 8, 1970.
Sewer Plant Expansion Mr. Callinan reported that Yoder & Associates had completed
the improvement plans for the sewer plant expansion and that
they should be submitted to the Federal Water Pollution
Control Agency for approval within a few days and hopefully
the project can be put out to bid shortly.
Well #6 and Tank #1 City Manager Callinan advised that HUD officials had recom -
Project WS- Calif- -333 mended that he be designated as the authorized repvjeentativc
for this project rather than the mayor.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, authorization was given
to designate Mr. Callinan as the authorized representative
to HUD for project WS- Calif -333-
City Manager Callinan advised that a HUD representative
had stated he believed the City had a 50 -50 chance of obtain.
ing the grant applied for Well #7 and Tank #2 to be construc•
ted on Country Club Drive and if it should be approved it
would be the first grant to be approved as an aid in new
development rather than to correct existing problems.
Population City Manager Callinan advised that word had been received
from the State Department of Finerme that as of March 191970
the population of Rohnert Park was officially 6,340, an
increase of 425 or 7.234% over last year.
Pacific Gas and Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E. presented two franchise payment
Electric Franchise checks to the Council; one in the amount of $3,328.73 for
Fee electricity, and one in the amount of $1,963.46 for gas, for
a total of $5,292.19 approximately $864.00 more than last
year and representing a 19.5% increase.
Handball Court Councilman Buchanan suggested that in planning the develop-
ment of the neighborhood parks that some consideration be
given to providing handball courts.
AgiournrQnt There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 8 :55 p.m.
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Mayor