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1968/07/01 City Council Minutes•• :r 5c' •. •r rr r July 19 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in reg- ular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor. Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00' p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers Late: (1) Councilman Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, County Planner Wes Vail, Consulting Engineer Hudis Approval of Minutes Councilman Hopkins requested that the minutes of June 17 be corrected on the second line of page 2, eliminating the word "unanimously" <jince there was a no vote on the motion. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 179 1968 were approved as corrected. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 259 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Arrival of Councilman Councilman Smith arrived at this point in the meeting, the Smith time being approximately 7 :06 p.m. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council.., No action was taken on any communication except as specif- ically noted in these minutes. New School Site in Mr. Dunenn Coleman, M1 Superintendent of"the Cotati Elementary Neighborhood B School District, was present and questioned the wording of File No. 0099 the minutes of June 17, 1968 and Mr. Callinants letter to the school district dated June 25, 1968. After a lengthy discussion between the Council and Mr. Cole- man regarding the wording of the motion of June 17th on the approval of the school site and its meaning, it was decided not to change the wording of the motion, but City Manager Callinan was requested to re- -write the letter to the School District. Expressway Grade City Manager Callinan read a letter dated June 20 received Crossing from the NWPRR regarding insurance for the Rohnert Park Expressway Grade Crossing. Mr. Callinan advised that a o)py Page -2® July 1, 1968 of the letter had been forwarded to City Attorney Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell advised that he is doing extensive research on this matter before replying to NWPRR., and the matter will be resolved as soon as possible. Sting Ray - Booths City Manager Callinan reviewed the charge of the committee of Hopkins and Buchanan to present the Council with a mut- ually agreed upon suggestion for Council action regarding Sting Ray exclusive rights to concession booths at the Sting Ray swim meets. The committee reported that they had not agreed on any sug- gestions for Council consideration. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council agreed that at the time they issue to the Sting Rays exclusive use of the pool for periods of time that the pool is LA no rma 1 ly open to the public, then they will also decide whether to grant exclusive or non exclusive rights to boota's. AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers and Smith NOES: 2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts Law Enforcement Tele- Mayor Roberts gave a verbal report on the special meeting of type system the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association exec- utive committee to discuss law enforcement teletype system and the financing of same. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Mayor WPIO authorized to attend meetings in the future to express the Rohnert Park City Council's feelings regarding the proposed teletype system. Cotati Fire District Councilman Smith displayed maps showing proposed annexations Annexations to the Cotati Fire Protection District. Annexation request of City Manager Callinan reported on his meetings and conversa_ Mrs. Claire Light tions with Mrs. Claire Light re €a,vding her desire that the City annex her 12 acres of property located on Snyder Lane. Mrs. Claire Light was present and informed the Council of the reasons for her request and plans for the development of her property. A discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded. by Councilman Smith, Mrs. Claire Light's request for annexation of her property on Snyder Lane was denied by the following voice votes AYES: Councilman Buchanan, Rogers, Smith, Roberts �4) NOES: 1) Councilman Hopkins Page -3- July 1, 1968 File No. 0081 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Council's actions of James Thompson June 25th regarding extension of electricity to the Texaco Texaco Service Sta- Station on Comerce Blvd. at the Expressway. He read his tion letter dated June 26, 1968 to Mr. Thompson in which he in - formed Mr. Thompson of the Council's actions and discussions with Mr. Golis and representatives of PG&E at the June 25th meeting. Mr. James K. Thompson was-present and advised the Council that he had agreed to put in street lighting at the inter- section of Commerce Blvd. and the Expressway, but he had not agreed on which direction the power was coming from although it was assumed that it was coming from the south. Mr. Ralph Fitch, PG&E, was present and advised the Council that the engineering for extending the power from the south (Arlen. Drive) had been completed. He also advised that ac- cording to PUC regulations the power must come from the north, which is the most economical for Texaco, unless the or unless the stationproperty owners along the line from the south to the Express requests i t and was way agree to pay their fair share thus making it less costly Willing to pay for to the service station to receive power,` He further advised power extended from that at one time 1'L�Lr. Golis agreed to pay his share of rout- - the south. i,ng the power from the south:" Mr. Paul Golis was present and expres3ed disagreement with statements made by Mr. Thompson, Mr. Fitch, and Mr. Callinan. He offered to pay the difference in cost of install g the power from the south as compared to the north, if the City agreed to putting in street lights at this time. Councilman Rogers made a motion that the Council expects the power to come from the South. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Smith. There was further discussion between the Council, Mr. Thompson and City Attorney Maxwell, rending Texaco's agreement to install lighting at the intersection of Com- merce Blvd. and the Expressway. Mr. Maxwell advised the Council that since neither the min- utes nor any communications to It-c. Thompson specifically stated that power must come from the south to the intersec- tion, the Counoil .:Mould abide by the wording of the minutes, and Mr. Thompson should be free to install the power from either the south or the north. Mr. Thompson informed the Council that if Mr. Golis would sign a contract by Friday (7- 5- 68)noon agreeing to pay his fair share (approximately $1200) of the installation then he, Mr. Thompson, would be more than willing to have the power for lighting the intersection come from the south. Mr. Ralph Fitch stated that if Mr. Golis would sign the con- tract PG&E would be able to put up a street light in front Page -4- July 1, 1968 of Mr. Golis' building at no cost to the City. Councilman Smith then withdrew his second to the motion that the Council expects the power to come from the south. Councilman Rogers withdrew his motion. Councilman Smith reversed his previous position insisting that power come from the south but expressed hope that it would come from the south.. Application for City Manager Callinan read a letter dated June 18, 1968 Pharmacy & Mart from Mr. Paul Golis of Rohnert Park Realty stating that they would like to apply for a use permit for a combination con- venience market and pharmacy on a plot just west of the site for which a convenience market was requested and denied. Councilmen Rogers and Roberts declared conflicts of interest and disqualified themselves from the discussion and voting on all matters concerning the proposed combination pharmacy and convenience market. A discussion followed. Councilman Buchanan moved that the Council require the ap- plicant to file a formal application for a use permit, as usually required, giving more specific details as to size, type of structure, etc. Said motion died for lack of a second. iv -1 Upon motion by Councilman lig n seconded by Councilman USmith Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record as approving in concept the com- bination convenience market and pharmacy. AYES-. Councilmen Hopkins and Smith NOES-. Councilman Buohallan ABSTAINs Councilmen Rogers and Roberts Nl Colegio area City Manager Callinan read a letter from Allan Forsyth dated June 24, 1968 requesting zoning changes inn the El Colegio master plan. The City Manager then gave a verbal prO &TOSS report on meetings held with the County Planning staff, and FHA representatives, regarding the El Colegio master plan, and changes suggested by FHA in order to get MA. financing. County Planner Wes Vail explained the reasons for FRA's con- cern with certain proposed zoning in the El Colegio area, and presented maps to the Council showing suggested changes. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated approval of a change in the E1 Colegio master. plan to allow R -2 uses on lot.: nambers 1 through 7 of the Colegio Vista Subdivision Unit No. 1, and to change to R -2 the lots on Page A5® July 1, 1968 the west side of Avenida Calla between Southwest Blvd. and Camino Corto. Neighborhood Shopping City Manager Callinan reported that he and Sonoma County Center Planner hope to have prepared for the next regular meeting of the Council for Council consideration a criteria for a neighborhood shopping center including what is a good mix of uses in relation to acreage involved and the population to be served. He presented reprints from certain text books concerning planning shopping centers. General Plan City Manager Callinan gave a verbal progress report regarding the addendum to the General Plan being prepared by Mr. F. G. Lehman. The City Manager presented maps to the Council indi- cating the changes to be made on the General Flan map as dTTected by the Council. Mayor Roberts suggested that the Council review these changes in detail with the City Manager and that action be taken on the General Plan map at the next regularly scheduled meeting. George Anderson City Manager Callinan informed the Council that he had been 10-unit apartment contacted by Mr. George Anderson regarding the Council's !louse feelings toward the erection of a 10 -unit apartment building on College View Drive between the newly completed 19 unit apartment house and the nursery school. County Planner Wes Vail gave a verbal report on the plans for the apartment building, and advised that as far as the plans were concerned the request was in order but a use per- mit was required. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the Council gave tentative approval to the erection of a 10a -unit apartment on College View Drive subject to the results of a public hearing to be held regarding this use permit. Single Mobile County Planner Wes Vail advised that the County Planning Home Ordinance Department had presented to the Sonoma County Planning; Com- mission a proposed ordinance regulating single mobile homes within the County, and requested, that the Council submit their feelings regarding the ordinance to the County Board of Supervisors. He presented copies of the proposed ordi- nance to the Council. Ordinance No. 104 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 53 BY CHANGINr'T M AMOUNT" OF THE TAX nr[POSED UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF OCCUPANCY OF ANY HOTEL. City Manager Callinan reviewed Ord_Lrance No. 104 which had been introduced at the June 17, 1968 meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Page -6- July 1, 1968 Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 104 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on Annexation No. 6 proceedings, and reviewed changes suggested by Mr. Golis in the proposed annexation agreement. The Council agreed to meet with Mr. Golis to discuss Annexa- tion No. 6 after the City Manager has revisel the Annexation Agreement to include some of the suggestions made by Mr. Golis. Adoption of Ordinance No. 97 approving the annexation was deferred. Recreation & Community City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the progr s es Center of the development of the Recreation and Community The City Manager advised that the architect, Mr. Laineence Simons would be invited to the next meeting of the Council to review the working drawings. A brief discussion was held concerning storage rooms in the Recreation Building being converted into dressing roams. City Manager Callinan reported on the progress of the pro- ceedings to acquire the site for the Community & Recreation Center from the Petaluma High School District. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by CouncilMan Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City N.[T1aa,ger, the City Attorney and the Mayor to take whatever action is necessary and to execute whatever docu- ments are required to acquire the site for the City. Project Reports city Consulting Engineer Milt Hudiis gave up to date verbal reports on the following improvement projects. 1967 -5 - Sewer & Water 1968 -1 - Area west of Freeway 1.968 -3 - Copeland Creek 1967 -4 - East Cotati Ave. Water Main Sewer Revenue Bonds City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the pro- gress of the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds for land at the sewer plant. Wastewater Treatment City Manager Callinan reported on a letter dated June 20, & Disposal 1968 from Yoder /Orlob Associates regarding alternatives in wastewater treatment and disposal. The Council scheduled a meeting with Yoder /Orlob Associates, representatives of the County and the City of Santa Rosa, and the Rohnert Park City Council to be held on July 22, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss recommendations of Yoder /Orlob. Page -7- July 1, 1968 Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on. the improvements to the Golf Course and on the status of the irrigation contract with Fair Way Landscape Company. Golf Pro The City Manager advised that after many interviews the Com- mittee, designated by the Council to screen prospective golf pros, have narrowed the approximate 15 to 20 applicants in- terviewed to two. The Council scheduled interviews with the two prospective golf pros for 6:30 p.m. July 15, 1968. Storer Cable TV A discussion was held concerning Storer Cable TV, Inc's re- to them in the quest to have the franchise granted placed name of their wholly - owned subsidiary, Redwood Television Cable Company. Further discussion followed upon the conclu- sion of which the Council suggested that the City Manager Vy� and and the City Attorney review the franchise Ordinance to for possible determine theseasonable time limits performanceand that a representative of Storer Cable TV be revocation also requested present at the next regular meeting of the Council to give an up to date progress report. Burton Avenue City Manager Callinan advised the Council that there had the Burton Playlot been a number of complaints from residents near baseball being played Avenue Playlot regarding noise, and by older children in the Playlot. The Council granted permission to erect a sign restricting the Playlot to children 8 years of age and under; no ball playing; and use of the playlot restricted to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. only. Greyhound Bus City Manager Callinan advised that a number of complaints the Greyhound from residents had been received regarding He reported that apparently the Rohnert Bus commuter fare. Park /San Francisco fare is the same as Wilfred Avenue /San Francisco and $2.40 per month more than the Cotati /San Fran- cisco fare. The Council indicated approval of the City Manager's writing to Greyhound Bus Lines in an attempt to get the Rohnert Park stop the same fare as the Cotati stop, rather than the Wil- fred Avenue Stop. Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave an up to date report on the pro- advising that the Crossing gress of the Expressway Grade Crossing matter should go to court in September or October. Southwest Blvd. City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal report on the progress Grade Crossing of the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing application. Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in that the trial date was the status of the Hardin Lawsuit, scheduled for September. Page -8V- July 1, 1968 Resolution No. 68 -68 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RE AQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF PEAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES (SONOMA STATE EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE) City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-68 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 until Tuesday, July 9, 1968 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: rr eputy City erk