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1968/10/07 City Council MinutesROHMERT PARS CITY COUNCIL MINU'L'ES October 7, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, 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 Hopkins, Rogers, Smith and Roberts Absent: (0) None Lade: (1) Councilman x "Buchanan Staff Present. City Manager Callinan, City Attorney 7• County Planning Consulting Engineer Hudi.e, Staff, Mr.. Hulse Approval of Minutes Mayor Roberts questioned the September 16, 1968 minutes re- sales tax. Mr. garding Mr. Golis presentation concerning Golis was present and participated in a brief discussion concerning the matter. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman September 169 Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of 19 and 239 1968 were approved as submitted. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously app e approval were approved. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point of the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 7 :05 P.M. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. taken any communication except as specifi- No action was on cally noted in these minutes. Library :City Manager Callinan read a letter he had written to Mr. Mr. Spivock's raising the rent Norman Spivock regarding for the Rohnert Park Branch Library., A lengthy discussion followed, but no action was taken. ABAG Meetings Mayor Roberts spoke briefly on the lack of representation Association of Bay Area Governments' meetings. After at the a brief discussion it was the decision.:. of the Council to appoint all Councilmen not previously designated as alter - nate representatives to the ABAG regional planning meetings. Mayors' Meeting Mayor Roberts reported briefly on a meeting held in San from seven bay area counties, and Francisco of the mayors advised the Council that this type of meeting would be held bi- annually to discuss mutual problems. October 7, 1968 Public knnaaranna lvr,,•. R. G- Ln.rk-in n? 7AAQ AA-riwn 7Y,,ivp Awnnn.-PAA h/Afn-r,,% +'nn Fh?. Larkin Council to advise: them of several complaints he had a-Sainst the City, namely the Uniform T--,,-tffic Ordinance; animal licensing procediaras; soliciting la•w not enforawl; out-of- town. residents axe issued warring citations on vhicles violations whereas local residents are given oitF- 'bons; City discrimixetinj against dog ownrz:c3 because oats are not rem ii .u-ed to bs licensed; police department does not follovy-up on reports of broken window in his home; pictures ru&,, men being distributed in Rohrert Park; that real estate offices arg Pxempt Prom busiress licenses; and the lf%ot that Immineseep outside the City are rcTaired to have a biu;iness liogni,,i before -,,-,h(-y can moke dellvez-ies within Councilman Smith advised that he had informed the Local Agency Poxmation Com-nission of the dalay in finalizing Annexation No. 6. 'he T--AFC advised Cotmoilman Smiva that according to a proiioion 3n the la .7 + i he LM must be notifif-- in vi2iting that the City may b 'ho unable o ocnsurate ealr.a ra tion ba-Eore the time limit hc.o expired mid that the City would appear befog the L,'J'C again for reconsideration The City St L in Staff was directe" to advise the LAF0 i,.,,i writ g of the delay ir- consmiatirp, Anne;Lation No, 6. Oak Springs Counailwsn Rogers initip,-U Iedl. a ftsoussiox) rogar g File NO., 100 Robert Theiller's comaente whi-ch appeared in the Press Democrat that Mr. Stan Anderso-a hr-d 'manipulated' the Rohneru'- Park City Council irtuo approv-* 'LlIg in concept his pl.,-.n for development of the Brians Ranch property east of Yetalilma Hill Roadv 4 j,ollowing a 1 erg thy disoussicn the Mayor was directed to County Ij edvise the Sonoma Count Planning Jowmission, in - ,ruing, of. f the City Council's position, and to let them lm. ow what took place during the Council's mpe`'(Jirgp with Yw. AndeX.My ancct to advise V County PI?rning COMMISPIOM •ha-re ime no MIni7aat-icn of the City Council ?,-,n Mr.. Andez-2(-- ils pmt. Cultural Arts Dx. William 0® Cord, Prepide-n-u'- of the Golt-i-cal Art; Commis- Cowmission sionp we' .,j pre-sent n--nd asked the Council ii there was a 01ty Ordinance or Code ::hat wo-ald, it some way, correct tha situation of unt'dy Or gsx4y, ixivedayo aid garages with ".0 ntr-nvxnp.,,-� n.-nd 4f ynoy-p. striatIv. on f ox o P" el. )-K-mager 01R.I.Ainan aft-iised the U'ouncjil that lie had bean contacted by a re-1.4-&ant reques•'.I'ing parkirg, space within the Oity� to park campar-7 end house trailers for a nomine•1 fee; th? L, locatL�Ag oaqrars and trailers in one enoloved aroa tha,: eby elim:unatir.. score vrit *.dy drivevm,".. . IvL--. Pw L Golis -rwn.s present said suggested that residents be pex"Uttled to model their garages into rooms thavaby ell.- m!-aating open gr-ragp doors ra%ra,,�,Iing untidy gw�,agas. Public knnaaranna lvr,,•. R. G- Ln.rk-in n? 7AAQ AA-riwn 7Y,,ivp Awnnn.-PAA h/Afn-r,,% +'nn Fh?. Larkin Council to advise: them of several complaints he had a-Sainst the City, namely the Uniform T--,,-tffic Ordinance; animal licensing procediaras; soliciting la•w not enforawl; out-of- town. residents axe issued warring citations on vhicles violations whereas local residents are given oitF- 'bons; City discrimixetinj against dog ownrz:c3 because oats are not rem ii .u-ed to bs licensed; police department does not follovy-up on reports of broken window in his home; pictures ru&,, men being distributed in Rohrert Park; that real estate offices arg Pxempt Prom busiress licenses; and the lf%ot that Immineseep outside the City are rcTaired to have a biu;iness liogni,,i before -,,-,h(-y can moke dellvez-ies within October 7, 1968 Page -3- Mr, Anderson Mr. Jack Anderson, Burton Avenue resident, was present and requested than the Council take some action toward requiring that cats be licensed just as dogs were. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK 68 -117 APPROVING REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COWUSSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR AN ALLOCATION TO !a CITY OF ROMMT PAaK FROM THE CROSSING PR0TECTION FUND FOR THE COST OF INSTALLATION OF TWO FLASHING LIGHT CROSSING SIGNALS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC GATE AI3MS AT THE CROSSING OF GOLF COURSE MIVE9 AND THE TRACKS OF THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY IN ROANERT PARK, CALIFORNIA. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and the appli- cation for allocation of funds for construction from the Crossing Protection FtLnd. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-117 was waived, and said resolution was adopted., Service Stations Mr. Jack Anderson again addressed the Council eund asked that some action be taken to prevent the Fxprc: s1,my entrance of Rohnert Park from being c3 ittered with numerous service stations. Resolution No,, RD, s3OT1UTION CF M CITY OF '.LL01 .%T PARK REQUESTY —NG THE 68 -118 SOtiOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CANCEL TAXES ON iYiNi[. AIN M5 1 ICIPA.L PROPERTIES (Sewer Plant Lands) City Manager roviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unasiimously approver?, the reading of Reaolu- Lion No. 68-118 wap waived., and said resolution we,s adopted Project No. 1966 -2 City Tanager Ccllinan brought the Co -:ncil up to date on Expressway the FtcrressNray project ar3 the fact that Arthur B. Sari, Inc. had filers. a cla4.m against, the City- which had been rejected by the City. City Attorney Max?aell explained the Siri litigation against the City, acid requested that he be authorized to accept the service of a summons and complaint from Arthur B. Siri, Inc. Upon motion bey Cow ci.lman Acgers, secor ",ded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approve(?; the Ccxjoil went on record as authorizing Ci�y Attorney Maxwell to prepare a reeponse and pleading im re an:d. to - e Arthur B. Si;:i, Inc. litiga- tion. Project No. Consulting Engineer bud.i.s gave a verbal up to date progress 1968 -1 report on Project No. 1968 -19 the exea west of the U.S. 101 k'ree-�y. vrvtf3ba s j , 1968 Page _y._ Project No., Consulting Engineer lauds gave a verbal report on the'pro_. 196843 grass of the Copeland Creek project. " Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the execution of the I. WP`!7R Standard Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad for the necessary permit and easement at Copeland Creek, subject to the approval of the City Manager and Cry Attorney. Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan reviewed the progress of the drainage Drainage Plan plan to date and explained a possible method of fir_ancing the bridge at Snyder Lane. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council expressed their desire to go ahead with a project for the construction of the bridge on Snyder Lars over Copeland Creek. Burton Avenue Mr. Jack Anderson, 336 Burton Avenue, again addressed the Ditch Council and requested that the Council try again to elimin- ate the general health and safety hazards of the ditch on Barton Avenue, north of East Cota,ti Avanv.e, which is a tributary channel to the Lagunp. de Santa Rosa. The Council directed City Staff to prepare a letter to Sonoma County Flood Control 1I.striot requesting their asoistan e in oovrecting this public nuis=ce. Southwest Boulevard City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion regarding the extension of Southwest Boulevard across the NWPRR tracks. Upon motion by Ccunci1I=n Ro6-,ers, Pecon&-11 by Cou icilma2z Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council directed. Consulting Yngire,!�r "udis to prepare plans and. specifica- tions for the extension of Southwest Boulevard across the W-PER tracks, ar.a statze, tha ,.t the road will rs improved in the of 19600 Copeland Creek Thare was further discussion a ogarding the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan Drainage Plan and lack of right of way easements for the d.has2iiel - as ; of the railroad. The Council. d.irsotad City Attorney Maxwell, to investigate the :legali.'s:y of t1he lot split requested 'by Ms. Spivock and approved by the Council with the condition that the right of r- y ea,�:v_neiit .fo:o Copeland Creek be deeded to the City of Rohnort Park, ,)hich to date +:aa.ss :not been done. Yx. Maxwell is uo .report b.:ls findings to tlae Coun(.:Ll at '.air October 2 -4>t weetin.g. '(Ilion motion by Cenimoilman Buchanwa, seconded by Councilman 1; *a �.th, and -onani riouoly approved, -the Oc uncil. set as policy t1h0l; at the time a lot split application comes before the Ordinance No. 108 CATS Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing open on the Uni- form Building Codes. There being no one present desiring to be heard and no correspondence received concerning the matter, Mayor Roberts declared the Public Hearing closed. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE RELATING TO BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRI- CITY, AND HOUSING AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, vows I, 1967 EDITION, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, vOLUME III, 1964 EDITION, THE UNIFORM! HOUS- ING CODE, 1964 EDITION, THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION, TOGETHER. WITH AMEND- MENTS INDICATED. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 108 was waived, and said ordinance was introduced. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the progress of getting CATV service to the City of Rohnert Park; his discussions with representatives of Storer Cable TV regarding rate reductions-, two new channels, 32 and 20 to be among the original channels available to Rohnert Park; and that he had been advised by Storer Cable TV that ser- vice should be in the City by November 1st. Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers and asked that the record show he had not entered in the discussion or voting on the matter now before the Council, due to a con - flict of interest. Dr. Cord inquired if residents received bills for cable service before Storer Cable TV, Inc. and the City had settled negotiations for rate reduction, were residents to October 7, 1968 Page -5- Council there is to be presented a signed deed to any right of way easement required before the lot split will be con - sidered by the Council, Water System Consulting Engineer Hudis initiated a discussion regarding Needs Report the Water System Needs Report which had been previously distributed to the Council The matter was deferred until the Council had an opportunity to review the report in detail. City Boundary City Attorney Maxwell reported on the positive result Of Lawsuit the City boundary validating lawsui.t.. Adoption of Uniform City Manager Callinan advised that legal notices had been Building Code published regarding the public hearing on the Uniform Public Hearing Building Codes. Mr. Barnhart, City Building Inspector, was also present. Ordinance No. 108 CATS Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing open on the Uni- form Building Codes. There being no one present desiring to be heard and no correspondence received concerning the matter, Mayor Roberts declared the Public Hearing closed. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE RELATING TO BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRI- CITY, AND HOUSING AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, vows I, 1967 EDITION, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, vOLUME III, 1964 EDITION, THE UNIFORM! HOUS- ING CODE, 1964 EDITION, THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION, TOGETHER. WITH AMEND- MENTS INDICATED. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 108 was waived, and said ordinance was introduced. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the progress of getting CATV service to the City of Rohnert Park; his discussions with representatives of Storer Cable TV regarding rate reductions-, two new channels, 32 and 20 to be among the original channels available to Rohnert Park; and that he had been advised by Storer Cable TV that ser- vice should be in the City by November 1st. Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers and asked that the record show he had not entered in the discussion or voting on the matter now before the Council, due to a con - flict of interest. Dr. Cord inquired if residents received bills for cable service before Storer Cable TV, Inc. and the City had settled negotiations for rate reduction, were residents to October 7, 1968 Page -6® pay ,bills? Mr. Pat Taylor of Rohnert Park Realty asked for explanation as to why Channel 12 could not be received in Rohnert Park. City. Tanager Callinan reviewed the Channel 12 receiving .process for Mr. Taylor. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess, the time being 9:10 p.m. Reconvene The Co,.L.ncil meeting reconvened at approximately 9:15 p.m. General Plan City Manaap-r Callinan- revii awed A ani-m ai nna lhal d %rJ +h fly -vrn+y Planner Wes Vail and General Planner F.G. Lehman, relative to the General Plan. The following are changes approved by the Council: Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman, Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the area designated Commercial south of Copeland Creek and east of Commerce Boulevard was cha.ngge to Ail tipl ra-Raoi Ao-A +i Ql ; a,nA +h m south side of Arlen Drive west of one lot east of Santa Alicia Drive was designated residential. City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Land Investors Research dated September 249 1968,requesting that some of the area east of College Lane, north of the Expressway be designated as multiple - residential. Mr. Van Nortnn Logan of Land Investors Research was present and discussed with the Council the area north of the Expressway on -both sides, of College Lane. Upon motion by Covhoi.lman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved the Council went on record as indicating a change of designation to multiple-resident- ial of some of the area north of the Expressway and west of College Lane as requested. by Land Investors Research. City Manager Callinan read a letter from Sonoma State College Executive Dean Burford,, dated October 7, 1968, rer- garding bicycle paths to Sonoma State College from the shopping center along Southwest Boulevard; along major streets and the Copeland Creek,right of way. The letter also requested the widening of Park one. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council recommended Park`Lane be designated as an 861 right of way from the Expressway to East Cotati Avenue. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 68 --119 APPROVING AND ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Attorney Maxwell,read the subject resolution. Annexation No. 1 Mr. Golis displayed and explained a master plan of the area in Annexation No. 1, Mr. Hulse, County Planning Staff, advised that the County had no comment on the master plan. October 7, 1968 Page °7- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 --119 was adopted. Golis- Mobile Home City Manager Callinan advised the Council of Mr. Golis' Park proposed Mobile Home Park in the area east of the NWPRR., south of the Expressway and west of future Country Club Drive. Mr. Jeff Hulse stated that the Sonoma County Planning De- partment had reviewed Mr. Golis' site plan and that the pattern was basically good, however, he suggested that the Council check the turn around areas, landscaping proposed and the plans for maintenance of the lake and the size of the lots at the time of construction. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the mobile home park plan in concept with details being worked out at a later date with City staff. Town Center Plan Mr. Paul Golis displayed proposed site plans for develop File #105 ment of the area south of the Expressway, east of Commerce Blvd., and west of the NWPRR, the plans include proposed elevated restaurant and realignment of Cofego Lake Drive. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as tentatively approving the alignment of Cofego Lake Drive as shown on Mr. Golis' proposed plans of this date. City Farms Mr. Golis presented proposed plans for the development of File # 104 the area west of Snyder Lane, and north of Golf Course Drive for lots large enough to accomodate horses on each lot, a planned riding school and arena, high school and elementary school. Mr. Hulse gave a verbal report regarding the proposed development, and questioned the access to the high school, the location of the arena and riding school in relation to the elementary school, the fact that the size of the lots did not meet the acceptable requirements for stabling horses, and the safety problems involved in elementary school children and horses in the area. The Council requested copies of the proposed development map for further study. Annexation No. 1 Mr. Golis displayed and explained a master plan of the area in Annexation No. 1, Mr. Hulse, County Planning Staff, advised that the County had no comment on the master plan. October 7, 1968 Annexation No. 6 Mr.. Golis displayed and explained a master plan map of the area in Annexation No. 6. Movie Theatre File No. 0097 The Council suggested that Mr. Golis present the master plan for Annexation No. 6 to the Petaluma School,-District and request their comments on location of future school sites and requirements. . Mr. Golis gave a report on the progress of establishing a theatre on College View Drive. Mr. Hulse, County Manning Staff., advised that the zoning ordinance requires 100 parking spaces for a 300 capacity Isheatre, ana "Ir. Golis plans indicate only 34 parking spades. A discussion followed regarding the use of shopping center parking spaces to- accomodate theatre patrons. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council gave tenta- 'Live approval, in- ccneept, to the location of the theatre on College View Drive, and the use of existing parking facilities in the shopping center to <..meet parkin{; require- ments. Convenience Maxket Mr. Golis presented detailed plans for the convenience and Phamacy market and pharmacy combination to be located on Southwest File No. 0082 Blvd. Mayor Roborts and Councilman Rogers abstained from the diocussion and voting on the iratter of the convenience market: and pxiarmary diae to the conflicts of - inte-reot. Yr. Hulse reviewed a. report prepared. b*�lr Kv. Weri Vail of the County Planning Department in wli.ch he recommended approval as the proposed baiIdanJ meets all the requirements of the planning code and the stipulations . of •the planned unit development concept approved earlier by the City Co—noil. A lengthy discussion :Followed regarding the free -flow of r.nifecd -aw4 n4.e6. «e. i'•C.e .. i.'.. d� ».. ►... 1.L p.vwe:wVLycdLl Vswtsru .U=..VWQC.11 V11G t+LltlYCtSL�Ldl3C dtluliki6 4r EUIJi LdIE' pharmacy. Councilman Hopkins moved for Council approval of the use permit for a convenience marke�y end pharmacy as per the plans submitted. Tn.e motion died for Tack of a second. -pon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded. by Councilman Sm? th, and. approved by the following roll call vote, the Council ap proved. the use permit application for a conven_ieno market and pharmacy on Southwest Boulevard with the stipu- lation that there will be free flow.between the convenience market and the pharmacy: Uctober '(, 196b Page -9- AYES: Councilmen Hopkins and Smith NOES: Councilmen Buchanan ABSTAIN.-Councilmen Roberts and Rogers A discussion was held relative to architectural approval of the convenience market and pharmacy. Upon conclusion of the discussion it was agreed that Mr. Golis, the appli- cant, would try and provide the Council with plans that are more in line with the newer stores being constr-a.cted by Southland Corporation on which there is use of brick on the front of the building. Architectural approval by the Coun- cil was deferred until the new and more complete plan is submitted. St. Vincent dePaul City Manager Callinan reported on the building being con - Building strutted in the industrial area for St. Vincent de Paul. File No. 102 - Old City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the College Buildings remodeling of Mendocino Mall in the old college buildings into a student domi.tory by Mr. Spivock and the problems involved in the building meeting City building codes. A lengthy discussion followed betiveen the Council, City Manager Callinan, and college students who were present and interested in the building, regarding the building code re- qukements, type of facilities provided for the students, the fact that the building must painted before occupancy, and that Mr. Spivock had not obtained an occupancy permit before allowing students to move into the building. Community & Recrea- City Manager Callinan advised that a request for a progress tion Building payment to James Construction Company on the Community & Recreation Building has been received from Architect Law- rence Simons in the amount of $12,362.04. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the progress payment No. 1 to James Construction Company in the amount of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Sixty -two and 04100 ($129362.04) was approved for payment. Adjournment The regular meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:35 pm Travel Expense A brief work session followed the regular meeting and con- cerned payment by the City of travel expenses and accomoda- tions for City Councilmen, City Manager and Department Heads and their spouses at City authorized conferences and meetings. It was the decision of the Council that the expense of attendance at authorized conferences should be borne by the City. The worksession was adjourned at approximately 11:45 p.m. APPROVES ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk