1968/11/18 City Council MinutesROMMMT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 18, 1968
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard,` Rohnert 'Park, with Mayor Roberts
presiding. This meeting was preceded by a brief executive
session to discuss the appointment of a Chairman and Vice -
Chairman of the Recreation Commission, and a possible
appointment to the Recreation Commission due to the resign -
ation of Dr. Don Davis.
Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :15 p.m.
Roll Call Presents (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Roberts
Late s (1) Councilman Buchanan
Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
County Planner Gary Mann, Consulting Engineer
Hudis
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the minutes of November
4, 1968 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Hills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
for approval and the addition of a $10.00 bill from McGraw-
Hill Publications were approved.
Recreation Commission Mayor Roberts advised that an exeoutive session had been
held prior to the commencement of the regular session of
the 'City Council to discuss appointments to the Recreation
Commission and the appointment of a Chairman and Vice
Chairman ofithe Recreation -Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved9' Mr. Ron Rasmussen was
appointed by the Council as Chairman of the Rohnert Park
Recreation Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Mr. Hayes Hunter was
appointed as Vice- Chairman of the Rohnert Park Recreation
Commission.
Councilman Smith reported that also discussed at the exeou-
tive session was the possible appointment of a high school
student to the Recreation Commission, and the possibility
of appointing a, student from Sonoma State College at'some
time in the 'future.
Communications
Stop Signs at. John
Reed, School
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Communications were brought to the attention of the Council.
No action was taken on any communication except as specifi-
oally,noted in these minutes.
City MAVSav^Rr GaU na.n rear a letter er from +b J^U4 V ^GA
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School P.T.A. requesting time on the December 2nd City Coun-
oil agenda to express their feelings regarding the need of
stop signs at Arlen Drive and Adrian Drive.
It was the decision of the Council that the City Manager,
Mayor Roberts and Chief Koch should meet with the John
RAAd P, T, Ap i n i 0�9�� the p�„»nA1 em of stop signS fo 1^1%"
Reed School students.
Christmas Outdoor City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Rohnert Park IL Decorating Contest Women's Association requesting a donation of $100 to be
used for awards in their annual Christmas Outdoor Decorating
Contest, and asking for a member.of the Council to assist in
Judging the contest.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, an appropriation of.S1OO
was authorized.by the Council.,to be used for awards in
the annual Rohnert Park Women's Association Christmas Out-
door Decorating Contest, and Mayor Roberts was authorized
to represent the City Council as a judge in the contest.
Closing of Cal-Vets' Councilman Rogers initiated a.discussion regarding the
Office in Santa Rosa proposed closing of the Cal -Vet Loan Office in Santa Rosa
and the problems he felt it would cause to residents of
the community and County.
Resolution No. 6,8 -127 RESOLUTION URGING T E CONTiNOED .OPERATION OF THE SANTA
ROSA CAL -VET LOAN OFFICE.
City Manager Callina read the resolution.
EOC meetings
Mayors' & Councilmen's
Association
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers,, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 --127 was
a.dnpf:Ar7 ,
Councilman Hopkins gave a brief report on his attendance
at local Economic Opportunity Council meetings.
Mayor Roberts reported briefly on the November Mayors' &
Councilmen of Sonoma County meeting and advised the Council
that the January meeting will be held in Rohnert Park, hope-
fully in the new Community & Recreation Center.
Dog Licensing Mayor Roberts advised that he had been contacted by a resi-
dent inquiring as to why the resident should have to pay
a penalty on this year's dog license, which he has not yet
purchased, since next year's license will be due shortly.
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Mayor Roberts was instructed to inform the resident that
when dog licenses are not paid for before the licensing dead-
line there is a penalty due, and this penalty is due regard-
less of when payment is made after the due date.
Ordinance No. 110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 91 BY CHANGING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR COMMUNITY
ANTE MA, TELEVISION SERVICE SET FORTS THEREIN.
City Attorney Maxwell reviewed Ordinance No.. 110.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the read-
ing of Ordinance No. 110 was waived and said ordinance was
introduced%
AYES: �3) Councilmen Hopkins, Smith & Roberts
NOES; 0 None
ABSENT% {1) Councilman Buchanan
ABSTAIN; 1) Councilman Rogers
Ordinance No. 111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RELATING TO CITY
GOVMMvIE NT, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2
City Attorney Maxwell summarized Ordinance No. 1119 and
read Section 4. Special Meetings: Callings Notice. in
response to Councilman Hopkins' request for an explanation
of the procedure for calling a Special Meeting.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives the time being approximately 7 :45 p.m.
Ordinance No. 111 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance
No. 111, was waived, and said ordinance was introduced.
Resolution No. 68 -128 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE INSTALLATION OF
STOP SIGNS.
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -128 was
was adopted.
Resolution No. 68 -129 A RESOLUTION EXTENDING HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
1968 ROHNERT PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCRDOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -b129
was adopted,
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Resolution No. 68-130
RESOLUTION CONE;NDING POP WARDER FOOTBALL TEAM ON " T-
ED SEASON
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -130
was adopted.
Resolution No. 68-131
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DAD PRc�nn PA
SIDE EWffERPRISES (Copeland Creek Easement)
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -131 was
adopted.
Resolutions of
Dr. Cord, Cultural Arts Commission President, was present
Commendation
and commented on the fiber of resolutions adopted by the-
Council commending athletic achievements, and asked if the
Council would commend residents for outstanding achievements
other than in the field of athletics.
Dr. Cord was advised by the Council that they would be more
than happy to commend any resident or organization for out -
standing achievement if the Council is made aware of the
achievement and.presented with a.proposed resolution of
commendation.
Rohnert Park Realty
Mr. Paul Golis°s application for use permit for a sign
Sign File No. 0064
to be erected next to the freeway near the Rohnert Park
Realty office building on Commerce Boulevard was explained
to the Council. A sketch of the proposed sign was displayed.
Mr. Gary Mann of the County Planning Department summarized
a report prepared by Mr. Wes Vail of the Planning Department
advising that if the sign was compared with the front foot-
age of the building the sign would not be within the size
limitations of the Inning orAinn—nrg' hnwag @rf if the. �?ign
was compared with the front footage of the property involved,
the size of the sign would be within the limitations of
the zoning ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the use permit application
for the erection of the sign at the Rohnert 'ark. Realty
office on Commerce Boulevard in accordance with the sketches
submitted,was approved with the condition that the use per-
mit be reviewed in three years.
Relocation of Civic
City Manager Callinan displayed a sketch prepared by Mr.
Center Site
Paul Golis and read a letter from Mr. Golis suggesting the
relocation of the Civic Center site to the area owned
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around Well No. 1 and further suggesting that the present
proposed Civic Center site be used to get a hospital for
the community.
A lengthy discussion followed concerning agreements with
Sonoma Campus Company, previous owners of the Civic Center
site indicated on the General Plan-, and the problems in-
volved in hospital districts.
The Council directed the City Attorney to review the hospi-
tal district laws in order to provide the City Council with
information on legal action necessary to withdraw from the
Hillcrest Hospital District.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council went on re-
cord as asking the City staff to work out a program with
El Colegio and Cofego regarding a hospital site and to pre-
sent their suggestions to the Council for consideration.
Rohnert Park Express- City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Sonoma County
way Extension Planning Department relative to the naming of the express -
way easterly of Rohnert Park city limits to Petaluma Hill
Road.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council recommended
to the Sonoma County Planning Department that the extension
of the Rohnert Park Expressway from the eastern boundary
of Rohnert Park's city limits to Petaluma Hill Road be named
" Rohnert Park Expressway ".
Request for agricul- City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Sonoma County
tural preserve Planning Department advising that a hearing would be held
in the near future regarding the establishment of an agri-
cultural preserve in the area east of Stony Point Road and
south of the extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council directed the
City Manager to file a formal protest to the establishment
of an agricultural preserve in AP's 46 -32 -059 129 14, 18 and
19 to protect the City's interest in the event of future
annexation of the area involved.
File No. 0082 City Manager Callinan displayed a plot plan and elevation
Convenience Market and indicated changes, as requested by the Council, in the
Southland Corporation's proposed convenience market to be
constructed on Southwest Boulevard just west of the car
wash. The changes concerned the size of the landscaped
area, conforming paving area with car wash's paving area,
planting of trees around site, location of fence, and brick
to be used in the building.
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The Council expressed no disagreement with the items ex-
plained by Mr. Callinan with the exception that they desired
the fence on the westerly line of the site be extended to
the sidewalk and to the front of the building on the easter-
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Ly ea��a.
Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess.
Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen
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preseuU. luo Ti=rd being approximately 8., p.m.
Project No. 1968 -1 Project Engineer Hudis gave an up to date verbal report on
Project No. 1968 -1 the area on the west side of the freeway.
During the discussion that followed it was suggested that
the City Manager contact the City of Cotati regarding the
size. of the sewer main to be installed in the project to
determine if Cotati would pay to enlarge them so they could
Provide ser-vice to the area i.aa Cotati, west ox" the freeway,
south of Copeland Creek.
The desire of Codding Enterprises to delete the electrical
and gas improvements from the project was discussed with
the Council. What the deletion would mean to the orderly
development of the area and possible ways to finance the
electrical and gas i.mnrovemsnts if i nntsi l nA n -+ a- 'I n. +ear
date were discussed. Ralph Pitch, P.G. & E. representative,
was present and participated in the discussion. Staff was
requested to continue to analizethis phase of the project
to determine how best to handle the matter.
Project No. 1968 -3 Project Engineer Hudis reported verbally on the status of
Project No. 1968 -3, Copeland Creek & East Cotati Avenue
water main, advising that the contractor had been held up
because of rain.
City Manager Calli.nan presented Progress Payment #1 to Carl
J. Woods for work.completed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan,'and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
.the,payment of Progress Payment No. 1 to Carl J. Woods in
the amount of 009344-32.
Water System Needs, Consulting.Engineer Hudis gave a brief summary of the water
Report System needs report dated October 3, 1968 and entitled
"Report on Storage Requirements" he had prepared for the
City and discussed it with the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, M. Hudis', October 3, 1968
Report on Storage Requirements was accepted and approved.
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Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the pro-
gress ofAnnexation No. 6, and advised the Council of a
resolution from the Local Agency Formation Commission grant -
ing the City an extension of time to November 79 1969 in
which to consumate the annexation.
Underground Utility City Manager Callinan explained the procedure for establish -
Districts ing undergrounding utility districts in accordance with
Ordinance No. 101. He then reported that P.G.&E. had ex-
tended until December 1969, the deadline date for using
funds accrued to underground existing overhead facilities.
The City Manager suggested that the Council review the
suggested districts listed on the agenda and the matter be
scheduled again in early 1969.
Mr. Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E., was present and advised the
Council that he hoped that one or two of the suggested dis-
tricts would be designated in early 1969, and he would
recommend to P.G. & E. that they also permit the 1970
allocation to be used in 1969 in order for the City to have
enough funds to complete one of the underground districts.
The Council scheduled the matter for discussion in January.
School sites in City Manager Callinan reviewed the Council's request to ob-
northeastern Rohnert tain Santa Rosa City Schools' feelings regarding Mr. Golis'
Park proposed location of school sites in northeastern Rohnert
Park. The City Manager then read a letter received from Dr.
Mitchell Soso, Superintendent of Santa Rosa City Schools,
dated November 149 1968.
A lengthy discussion followed upon the conclusion of which
Mr. Callinan indicated he would follow -up in the matter in
hopes of reaching agreement with the school district.
Distribution of Gas City Manager Callinan read a letter dated November 7, 1968
& Electricity from Mr. Hugh B. Codding and Mr. Paul Golis, suggesting
that the City of Rohnert Park take up a study with the pur-
pose of taking over the distribution of electricity and gas
to its residents and users.
Following a lengthy discussion, during which it was suggested
by the Council that Mr. Codding and Mr. Golis finance a
feasibility study, Mr. Golis, who was present, offered to
contact several firms regarding the cost of a feasibility
study.
Mr. Sil Cincera, Rohnert Park resident, was present and ad-
vised the Council that he felt it would not be profitable
at this time for the City to take over the distribution of
utilities. He asked to go on record as recommending to the
City Council to reject any feasibility study being made.
Mr. William Ayers, Homeowners Association, was present and
asked if the City felt they could offer similar or better
November 18, 1968 Page 48-
Community & Recrea-
tion Center
Unnn mn+inn by Cminnilvinn Rnniritta_ saannnelpA by t1mirinilmtan
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was
authorized to place orders per item with the firm having
the lowest bid for the particular item.
The City Manager reported that there had been a number of
comments regarding the circular driveway at the Community
& Recreation Center, and suggested that the Council meet
at the site and if the Council feels the driveway should
be changed the architect has agreed to change it to the
Council's recommendation.
Mr.'Bill Ayers, resident, addressed the Council and asked
t ro�„ rihe � oi1 as µn r° of hory _V bricl11lar. To wery on the
job on clear days. He felt this was one of the reasons for
the delay in the completion of the building.
November Bond Issue City Manager Callinan reported on the defeat of Proposition
P10", Recreation & Parks Bond Issue, at the November 5th,
election.
Work Incentive City Manager Callinan explained the "Work Incentive Program"
Program and reviewed the agreement with the State Department of
Employment.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
agreement between the State of ,California and the City of
benefits to their employees as P.G. & E. has.
Community & Recreation
City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on the construe -
Center
Lion of the Commmity & Recreation Center and advised that i
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A. is uadl�.keI that the au:aldmg will ee completed before
the first of the year.
Councilman Rogers
Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point
Leaves
in the meeting, the time being approximately 10005 p.m.
Progress Payment
City Manager Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 2 to
James Vohs firao LOX", Company for wo`r`k cowpleted 6n the
Community & Recreation Center.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council approved pay4
ment of Progress Payment No. 2 to James Construction Com-
pany in the amount of $27,058.32.
. Bido on �}'w"nisohi ngs
C..ty Manager Cal"nan ad- v4Lsed that bids were opened et,
of Community & Recrea-
2 :00 p.m. this date relative to furnishings for the Community
tion Center
& Recreation Center and reported that Neilsen Furniture
Co. and Wilshire Leasing, Inc. appeared to be the low bidders
and that the two low bidders had agreed to accept low bids
per item.
Community & Recrea-
tion Center
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Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was
authorized to place orders per item with the firm having
the lowest bid for the particular item.
The City Manager reported that there had been a number of
comments regarding the circular driveway at the Community
& Recreation Center, and suggested that the Council meet
at the site and if the Council feels the driveway should
be changed the architect has agreed to change it to the
Council's recommendation.
Mr.'Bill Ayers, resident, addressed the Council and asked
t ro�„ rihe � oi1 as µn r° of hory _V bricl11lar. To wery on the
job on clear days. He felt this was one of the reasons for
the delay in the completion of the building.
November Bond Issue City Manager Callinan reported on the defeat of Proposition
P10", Recreation & Parks Bond Issue, at the November 5th,
election.
Work Incentive City Manager Callinan explained the "Work Incentive Program"
Program and reviewed the agreement with the State Department of
Employment.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
agreement between the State of ,California and the City of
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Rohnert Park regarding the formation of a Work Incentive
Program in Rohnert Park and authorized the City Manager to
execute the agreement.
Model City Commission City Manager Callinan reminded the City Council of the Model
City Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday night, Nov -
ember 21, 1968 at 8s00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Monthly Activity
Reports
City Manager Callinan explained that the Council would be
receiving monthly activity reports of City departments
similar to those mailed out last week. He explained that
to date new report forms have been developed for the Public
Safety Department, Building Inspection Department, and the
Golf Course and that the Public Works report should be
completed shortly.
Accepting Grant Deed City Manager Callinan reported that Sonoma Campus Company
requested that the City Council accept the deed for the
road at Avenida Calla and Southwest Boulevard and also
accept the improvements installed to date.
Resolution No. 68 -132 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM SONOMA
CAMPUS COMPANY (portion of Southwest Blvd. and Avenida Calla)
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council adopted
Resolution No. 68 -132 by title.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith,,seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted
the improvements installed to date at the Avenida Calla
and Southwest Blvd. intersection and directed the subdivider
to correct minor deficiencies, and upon correction of defi-
ciencies, the improvements would be considered accepted by
the City.
Fairway Landscape Co. City Manager Callinan advised that the Ewing Turf Products
had filed a $52,000 suit against Fairway Landscape Company,
the City, and many others for non - payment for material de-
livered to the Rohnert Park Municipal Golf Course.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
City Attorney Maxwell to handle this lawsuit for the City.
Benecia Swimming Pool City Manager Callinan advised that he was considering
keeping the Benecia Swimming Pool in operation during the
next few months for use by Sonoma State College and possibly
the Rohnert Park Junior High School, with the City and
College and possibly the school sharing the expense of oper-
ation of the pool. The Council authorized Mr. Callinan to
handle the matter and work out the details.
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Tape Recording the City Manager Callinan reviewed a report prepared by Dean
City Council meetings Miller, Administrative 'Intern, regarding the use or non-
use of tape recorders by other oities to record City Council
meetings. He also read excerpts from the League of Califor-
nia Cities City Clerk's Manual relative to including comments
or statements in the minutes.
upon conclusion of the report and discussion it was agreed
that due to the _fact that the present City Council Chambers
are in temporary quarters and the fact that there have been
so v ,Coui°® vy�i tvrree°so:ea " o ° y m�'only four or f: h,nutewa.
the past few years that the matter be deferred until a much
Later date.
Mr. Iiarshall Palmer, nonnert Paris resident, was in the aud-
ience and asked if an individual could tape the City Council
meetings at any time. He was informed by the Mayor that
anyone at anytime could tape public City Council meetings.
Arthur B. Siri, Inc. City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief verbal status report on
Lawsuit
the Arthur B. Siri, Inc. lawsuit relative to the Expressway
Project - Project No. 1966 -20
Gun Control
City Attorney Maxwell advised that he had reviewed the
recent court decision regewding cities adopting gun control
ordinances, and advised that under the present law the City
is unable to adopt additional gun control ordinances.
Southwest Boulevard City Attorney Maxwell advised that the P.U.C. hearing re-
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scheduled for January,14 and 15 had been moved up to January
13.
City Attorney Maxwell asked for an executive session with
the Council prior to January 13, 1969.
Dr. Don Davis Award Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the award of a plaque for ex-Recreation Commission Chair-
man Don Davis for his many years of service to the City'*
Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
V IVc�{V P.M.
APPROVED:
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Deputy City Clerk