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1968/07/15 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 15, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in an Executive Session commencing at 6 :30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the Council to order. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan Purpose The purpose of the Executive Session was to interview Pro applicants recommended for employment by the Golf Course Pro Screening Committee. The Council first had an interview session with Mr. Ron Fitzgerald. The Council then had an interview session with Mr. Robert Porter. Upon conclusion of the interviews, and upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized City Manager Callinan to negotiate a contract with Mr. Robert Porter for services as the Golf Professional at the Rohnert Park Golf Course. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was ad- journed at approximately 7:35 P.M. APPRQVE�: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 15, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in reg- ular session at 7:40 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:40 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopki.ns,,Roberts, Rogers & Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, City Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins seconded by Councilman Rogerst and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 29th were approved as submitted. Councilman Smith suggested the following corrections to the minutes of July 1, 1968: page 21 'Sting Ray - Booths' change the motion to read " that the pool is normally open "; page 3; File No. 0081, add "or unless the station requests it was willing to pay for power extended from the south" in third paragraph; Page 7, Storer Cable TV, add "and possible revoca- tion" under discussion. Councilman Hopkins suggested a correction on page 4, 'Applica- tion for Pharmacy & Mart', the motion was made by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith ". Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hop - kins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 1, 1968 were approved as corrected. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 91 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented and an additional bill in the amount of y48.32 for Petty cash, were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Bicycle Safety Councilman Hopkins expressed his concern over what he felt was a lack of bicycle safety program, and asked the Council- to instruct the Public Safety Department to enforce a more strict bicycle safety program. City Manager Callinan advised that this matter had been dis- cussed with Public Safety Director Koch, and that Chief Koch would appear on the agenda later and could discuss the bi- Page -2- July 15, 1968 cycle Safety at tAlat t111de. Cotati Community Mayor Roberts reminded the Council of Cotati Community Day Day July 28, 1968® Executive Session Mayor Roberts advised that the Executive Session preceeding the Regular Session had been held for the purpose of inter- viewing the two Golf Pros recommended by the Screening Com- mittee appointed by the Council. The Council had reached a decision on a Golf Pro for the Rohnert Park Golf Course, but declined to give his name until the other candidate had been advisee of the Council's decision. Storer Cable TV, Inc. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the progress of Storer Cable TV, Inc., in bringing cable tele- vision to Rohnert Park. Mr. A. C. R. Stone, General Manager of Storer Cable TV, Inc. was present as was Mr. William Schiller, Councilman Smith asked if there would be service in Rohnert Park by August as stated by Mr. Schiller of Storer Cable TV, Inc. at a previous meeting. Mr. Storer advised that he was not in a position to make a commitment at this time as to when cable TV would be in Rohnert Park, Mr. Stone advised the Council: (1) that the antenna site had been obtained on the Tunzi Ranch at 4605 Roblar Road; (2) that the pole attachment agreement had been obtained; and 00 that they haw? applied for pole clearances from Pacific Telephone Company. Mr. Stone informed the Council that the delay now was caused by the telephone company's delay in providing pole clearances. City Attorney Maxwell asked if the tests Storer Cable TV, -Inc. had taken at the site just purchased registered sufficient strength as required in the franchise ordinance, and whether or not Rohnert Park will get Channel 12. Mr. Schiller informed the Council that the strength was suf- ficient, but that the a.Lannel 12 signal was intermittent. He advised that Channel 12 would probable be received via micro -wave from a common carrier. Mayor Roberts then asked that Storer Cable TV, Inc. inform the Council in writing as to the location of the antenna site, and provide the Council with readings of the strength of sig- nals received at the antenna location. A discussion was held between Mr. Stone, City Attorney Max- well and City Manager Callinan regarding Storer Cable TV,' Inc.'s request to have the franchise granted to them placed in the name of their who-ly ®owned subsidiary, Redwood Tele® vision Cable Company. The Council suggested that the three parties involved meet at a later date to discuss the matter in greater detail. File Ito. 0091 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Andersel's application for Geo. Andersen a use permit for a 10 -unit apartment on College View Drive, Page -3- July 15, 1968 as discussed with the Council at their last regular meeting. County Planner Wes Vail reported to the Council that all plan- ning requirements had been met, according to the plot plan submitted by Mr. Andersen, but questioned the location of the pool. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the Public Hear- ing had been mailed to all property owners in the immediate area. Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Mr. Ander- sen's use permit application for a 10 -unit apartment building on College View Drive. Mr. Jack Anderson, Burton Avenue resident, appeared and stated that he knew of no public hearing held on the Burton Avenue Playlot and that it probably creates more noise than will the pool area in the application under consideration. The Council replied that a public hearing had been held on the Burton Ave. Playlot, that all property owners in the area had been advis- ed of the public hearing. Mr. Bill Ayers, Homeowners Association, asked if all City and County requirements had been met, and he too questioned the location of the pool being too close to an R -1 lot. He also expressed concern over the number of apartments being built in Rohnert Park. After a brief discussion between the Council, Mr. George Andersen, the applicant, and County Planner Wes Vail regard- ing relocating the pool, Mayor Roberts closed the public hear- ing. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Coun- cil approved Mr. Andersen's request for a use permit to con- struct a 10 -unit apartment building on College View Drive per the plot plan submitted, with the condition that the swim - ming pool shown on the plot plan be moved northward so that it is no closer than 35 feet to the rear property line. AYES: Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers and Smith NOES: Councilman Roberts ABSENT: Councilman Buchanan General Plan Due to the fact that all members of the Council had not had an opportunity to review the corrected land use and circula- tion maps indicating the changes to be made as a result of the public hearings the Council agreed to a work session on Tuesday, July 16, 1968, to review the proposed changes to the land use map. Criteria for Mr. Callinan reported that he and Planner Vail had not yet Shopping Center gotten together to discuss criteria for neighborhood shopping centers. Page -4- July 15, 1968 Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point leaves Chambers the time being approximately 8:45 p.m. County Mobile City Manager Callinan mentioned the proposed County ordinance Home Ordinance concerning single mobile homes, advising the Council that the County Planning Department was soliciting a statement from them concerning the proposed ordinance. A brief discussion was held by the Councilmen present, and County Planner Wes Vail. Councilman Rogers re- At the request of the Council, Councilman Rogers returned turn to Chambers to the Council Chambers, the time being approximately 8:55 P.m, Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved pproved by the following voice vote, the Council endorsed the proposed ordinance prepared by the County Plan- ning Department entitled "Mobile Homes - Mobile Home Parks - Travel Trailer Parks". AYES: Councilmen Rogers, Smith, Roberts NOES.- Councilman Hopkins ABSENT: Councilman Buchanan Coddingtown Sign City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Hugh Codding had contacted him, and asked for the Council's feel- ings regarding moving the Coddingtown sign to the west side of the US 101 highway on Codding's property. Mr. Codding agreed thau the sign would . be changed to read Rohnert Park and would be moved at no expense to the City. Mr. Callinan further reported that Mr. Codding stated that the sign is no longer necessary at its present location; it would benefit Rohnert Park in gaining identification; and that he is re- quired to remove the sign from its present location within a few years. County Planner Wes Vail pointed out that a revolving sign would be in violation of the City's Zoning ordinance unless it is for identification purposes and is maintained by the City. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as looking with favor on the relocation of the sign as dis- cussed. Resolution No. 68-70 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CE I R_ TAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 120 PRO- JECT NO. 1961-1, ASSESSMENT No. 4.2.1. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-70 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page -5- July 15, 1968 Resolution No. 68 -71 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CER- TAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 151 SAN- ITARY SE14ERAGE PROJECT NO. 1964 -1, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, ASSESSMENT NO. 1. AYES: Councilmen Rogers and Hopkins NOES: Councilmen Smith and Roberts Councilman Rogers City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. leaves Chambers Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Public Safety Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution Pumper No. 68-71 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan advised that there was no change in the status of Annexation No. 6 proceedings, and requested that the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting. Ordinance No. 97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE ANNEX- Councilman Rogers ATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY - ROHNERT PARTS ANT EXA- returned TION N0. 6. Adoption of Ordinance No. 97 was deferred pending execution of an annexation agreement. Community & City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on Recreation Center the status of the Community & Recreation Center. The City Manager explained that the architect for the Center, Mr. Lawrence Simons, requested the approval of the Council to waive a soils test at the building site. He further indicat- ed that it is of the opinion of the architect, City Engineer Hudis, and himself that a soil test would not be necessary since a soils test had been taken for the Junior High School adjacent to the Recreation & Community Center site and also because soil in this area shows a great uniformity. Councilman Rogers made and Councilman Hopkins seconded a mo- tion to waive the soils test and to authorize the hiring of a soils engineer to observe and test the compacted fill to be placed on the site. Said motion failed to carry for a lack of a majority by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Rogers and Hopkins NOES: Councilmen Smith and Roberts Councilman Rogers Councilman. Rogers left the Chambers at this point in the meet - leaves Chambers ing, the time bein approximately 9:20 p.m. Public Safety City Manager Callinan reported on bids received on the pumper Pumper with elevating platform for the Public Safety Department. The City Manager also reported that the City had a commit- ment from the Bank of America that they will assist in the financing of this piece of equipment and that he is contact - ing other banks also to get the lowest interest rate. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers returned to the Council Chambers at this returned point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:25 p.m. Director of Public Safety, Brad Koch, was present and answered Bicycle Safety Recreation & Community Center Project Reports Page -6- July 15, 1968 auestions regarding the need for the number with elevating platform. Director Koch explained in detail the bids and rejections received. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman. Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council directed the staff to continue along the avenues they have been working this project on, just as though the Council had authorized it with the understanding that the final contract will be brought back to the Council for approval. AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers, Smith NOES: (0) None As mentioned previously, Chief Koch was asked to report on the Bicycle Safety Program of the Public Safety Department. Chief Kock explained in detail the process of the Bicycle Safety Program, and stated that he felt the program was ade- quate since Rohnert Park had a low number of accidents involy- ing bicycles. Councilman Smith commended Chief Koch on the Bicycle Safety Program, and thanked him f or a very in f orma- i'i crc vv+oc oc^i +�i- ; nv Councilman Rogers again brought up the subject of the soils testing of the site for the Recreation & Community Center. A lengthly discussion followed between the Council, City Engineer Hudis and City Attorney Maxwell regarding the rea- bons for and necessity of a Soils tests Councilman Rogers made the motion to reconsider the Council's previous action. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by a voice vote. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the Coun- cil waived the soils test for the Community & Recreation Center and instructed the architect to use the Jr. High School soils test. AYES: Councilman Roberts, Rogers, and Hopkins NOES: Councilman Smith Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the atcitect, Mr. Lawrence Simons, to engage a soils engineer to observe the placing and test the compaction of-the fill to be placed on the site. City Consulting Engineer Hudis was present and gave verbal up to date progress reports on the following projects: 1967 -5 - Sewer and Water 1968 -1 - Area west side of freeway Page -7- July 15, 1968 1968 -3 - Copeland Creek 1967 -4 - East Cotati Avenue water main Sewer Revenue City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 1, 1968 from Bonds Mr. Paul Golis, Rohnert Park Realty, concerning the Sewer Revenue Bonds of 1968. Mr. Golis was present and discussed with the Council the status of the Sewer Revenue Bonds swap for land at the sewer plant. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on the golf course improvement project. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the course could be open within 40 days, depending on the condition of the turf. He also advised that Bragato Paving had begun again the construction of Lakeview Boulevard. Rohnert Park Day City Manager Callinan remanded the Council that Wednesday, July 17, 1968, was Rohnert Park Day at the Sonoma County Fair. League of Calif. City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Redwood Cities Meeting Empire Division of the League of California Cities meeting to be held in Eureka on July 27, 1968• Councilman Smith informed the Council that he was Chairman one of the Division's committee, and asked Council's permis -.. sion to attend the meeting in Eureka. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the.Council authorized Councilman Smith to attend the meeting and draw an advance to finance the trip. Water Production City Manager Callinan discussed briefly water production pro- blems during peak periods of demand and the high amount of Coyote water used during such peroids. Engineer Hudis was present and participated in the discussion and mentioned several metJ;ods of correcting the problem. City Engineer Hudis is to study the prcblem and report back to the Council. Budget Session The Council agreed on the date of July 16, 1968 at 8:30 p.m- for the next budget work session. Special Invitation City Manager CAllinan brought up the possibility of sending to Council out special invitations to various residents in the community meetings to attend the City Council meetings, and of providing them with special chairs at the meeting. There was a brief dis- cussion, and the Council expressed agreement to the proposal. M.C. Yoder Meeting City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the scheduled meeting with M.C. Yoder Associates on July 29, 1968. 1915 Act City Manager Callinan presented a worksheet indicating the Deficiencies status of the various 1915 Act Bond redemption funds. He mentioned the high level of delinquencies in several of the funds. AP PRO` ED: Mayor .ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk., Page ®-8- July 15, 1968 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unafiimously.approved, the Council authorized a $25.000 loan to the Sonoma County Treasurer and Tax Collec- tor's Office including the funds previously loaned and not yet returned, said loaned funds to be used in meeting the most pressing 1915 Act delinquencies. Binding Minutes City Manager Callinan reported on plans to have the City Council minutes bound. The Council indicated approval. Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave a report on the progress of the Crossing Expressway Grade Crossing. Southwest Blvd. City Attorney Maxwell,gave a ,verbal report on the status of Grade Crossing the Southwest Bnulevard Grade Crossing, arrlira+inn_ - - -- -- Grade - -- - --o Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in the status of the Hardin Lawsuit, that the trial date was scheduled for September. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m, to Tuesday, July 161 1968 at 8:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Blvd.. Rohnert Park.. AP PRO` ED: Mayor .ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk.,