1968/12/02 City Council MinutesCall to Order
Approval of Minutes'
Approval of Bills
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL 14INMS
December 2, 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 personnel matters, appointments to the
Recreation Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission.
Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Presents (3) Councilmen Hopkinp, Rogers and Roberts
Late: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Smith
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Consulting Engineer
Milt Hudis and County Planner Wes 'fail.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by. Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved'the'ftinutes of November
18, 1968 were approved as submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved the bills presented for
approval were approved.
Executive Session Mayor Roberts advised that an executive session had been
held prior to the commencement of the regular session to
discuss personnel matters, and appointments to the Recrea-
tion and Cultural Arts Commissions. Mayor Roberts reported
that.no decision had been reached.
Communications Incoming correspondence and communications, per the attached
outline, were brought to the attention'�:of the Council. No
action was taken on any communication except as specifically
noted in these minutes.
Cultural Arts Com- .City Manager Callinan read the letter of resignation received
mission from Mrs. Maxie Anderson of the Cultural Arts Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Anderson's letter
of resignation from the Cultural Arts Commission was accept-
ed with regret, and the Mayor was asked to inform.Mrs.
Anderson of their action and express the Council's apprecia-
tion for her contributions to.the Cultural Arts Commission
in the past.
Ordinance. No. 109. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVII8 FOR THE PUBLIC IWALTH, SAFETYp AND
GENERAL +w TO BUILDING9 r r: N t
AND HOUSING AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORK BUILDING
VOLUK0 IIIv 1964 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODMq 1964
December 2, 1968 Page -2-
EDITION, THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 . EDITION, THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, THE UNIFORM PLUMB-
ING COME, 1967 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH AMMU ENTS THERETO,
'R ALI NG ORIDNANCEC NOS, 51, 52,, and 749 AN PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and advised
that notice of a public hearing on the matter had been pub -
lished in the local newspaper.
Public Hearing on Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing on
Ordinance No, 109 Ordinance No. 109.
There being no one wishing to be heard and no written com-
munications received on the matter, Mayor Roberts declared
the public hearing closed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance
No. 109 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 91 BY CHANGING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR COMKMTY
ANT.EEMA TELEVISION SERVICE SET FORTH THEREIN.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance.
Due to Councilman Roger's declaration of a nnnoiM p
of interest in the matter the adoption of Ordinance No. 110`.
was deferred because only three Councilmen were present.
Ordinance Nos 111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNFRT PARK RELATING TO CITY
GOVMM'=T, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND PLACE OF MWINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance
No. 111 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted.
Cultural Arts Com City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Dr. Cord
mission dated November 14, 1968 regarding secretarial service for
the Cultural Arts Commission.
A. lengthy discussion' followed between Dr. William Cord,
President of the 'Cultural Arts Commission, and the Council
regarding various ways to-handle secretarial duties.
City Manager Callinan suggested that if the Cultural Arts'
Coiianission continues to expand and solicit funds that the
Commission should possibly be set up as a non - profit corpor-
ation
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It was the decision of the Council that the Mayor, City
Manager Callinan and Dr. Cord have a meeting to explore the
matter further and report back to the Council.
File No. 108 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. James Gimblett's appl.ica-
James Gimblett - tcn for a use permit to operate a Christmas Tree sales
Use Permit lot on'.Southwest Boulevard between the car wash and the
shopping center.
County Planner Wes Vail suggested that some provision be
made to have Mr. Gimblett clean up the lot after trees are
sold.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council approved Mr.
Gimblett's application for a use permit to operate a Christ-
mas tree sales lot from December 7 through December 2% 1968
in the area on Southwest Boulevard.between the car wash and
the Manor Center, with the condition that Mr. Gimblett post
a $15.00 cleaning deposit to insure that the lot is cleaned
up upon termination of the operation.
File No. 0060 City Manager Callinan reviewed correspondence with Mrs.
Marie Davi, et al Davi, regarUng, non - compliance with conditions of the use
permit issued to her in April 1967, for a wholesale - re-
tail building materials operation at 5202 Commerce Boulevard.
The City Manager advised that many attempts had been made to
have the conditions of the use permit completed by Mrs.
Davi over the past nineteen months. He indicated that the
use permit was issued for a building materials operation;
however, it appears the area is being used also as a truck
terminal.
Bicycle Paths.
Master Plan of
College area
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved; the Council recommended
that a public hearing be set for Monday, January 6, 1969 at
7 :00 p.m. to consider revocation of the use permit issued
to Mrs. Davi.
City Manager Callinan reported on the November 21st meeting
with representatives of the County Planning Department,
Nore Thiesfeld from Sonoma State College and Engineer Milt
Hizdis regarding bicycle paths development. He indicated
that it was the recommendation of those that met that the
8' parking lane on the south side of Southwest Boulevard,
be used for a bicycle path and that possibly bike paths
could be developed on other major City streets in a similar
manner.
Mr. Vail of the County Planning Department advised the
Council that the County has assigned a plarnaer, who is work -
ing full -time, to master plan the area around Sonoma State
College. He reported that County staff has scheduled a
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meeting with the Campus Planning Staff and hopes for a meet -
ing with the City of Rohnert Park staff and the Campus Plan-
ning Staff in `the near future.
Traffic Counts City Manager Callinan summarized one day traffic analysis
prepared by Chief Koch and the Public Safety Department at
the intersections of Adrian Drive and East Cotati Avenue,
and Adrian Drive and Arlen Drive.
Stop Signs at John
City Manager Callinan reported that Mayor Roberts, Chief
Reed School
Koch and he met with members of the John Reed PTA regarding
the PTA's request for stop signs at the intersect-on of
Adrian Drive and Arlen Drive. As a result of the meeting
the PTA decided that stop signs at the John Reed School were
not necessary at this time.
Councilmen Smith and
Councilmen Smith and Buchanan arrived at this point in the
Buchanan arrive
meeting, the time being approximately 8005 P.M.
Expressway-Commerce
Mr. Paul Golis appeared and displayed And Axplsa.int?r7 his pro_
Blvd. Development
posed development at the intersection of the Expressway and
Commerce Blvd. He indicated that the development would con-
sist of an additional service station, an auto service cen-
ter, a restaurant over the expressway and a tourist center.
Mr. Golis asked for Council's approval to widen Commerce
Boulevard and the Expressway to allow turn -in lane to the
proposed tourist center development.
A lengthy discussion followed concerning the widening of
Commerce Boulevard and the development at the intersection.
Councilman Rogers made a motion, which was seconded by Coun-
cilman Buchanan, that the Council go on record as expressing
an interest in the development and authorizing the City Nana-
ger to proceed in working out the details with the necessary
agents, and Mr. Golis and reporting back to the Council.
Councilman Smith asked that the record show that he is com
pletely onnosed to approving +wn Rprvi r.R qi:a.i-i nnr ai +M',e
location at this particular time, and suggested that the
Council try to obtain a planned unit for this area.
Councilman Roger's motion was then approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, Smith
and Roberts
NOES: (0) None
File No. 0064
Mr. Paul Golis asked for Council permission to change the
Rohnert Park Realty
wording on the Rohnert Park sign, approved by the Council
Sign
on November 18, 1968, to read "Federman Industrial Park"
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on one.panel of same.
Councilman Rogers made a motion to approve the request to
change the wording on the sign but withdrew it after the
Council decided to simply turn the matter over to the City
staff for handling.
Acquisition of Gas
Mr. Golis gave a verbal progress report on obtaining cost
& Electricity systems
figures of feasibility studies for City operation of gas
and electricity distribution systems.
Ordinance Yo. 110
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 91 BY CHANGING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR COMKUNITY
ANTENNA TELLTISION SERVICE SET FORTH THMIN.
City Manager Callinan again reviewed the ordinance. Council --
man Rogers declared a conflict of interest and asked that
the record show he had not entered in the discussion or
voting on the matter.
A discussion followed concerning date of completion of CAN
service to residents in Rohnert Park.
Councilman Hopkins moved that the Council defer adoption of
Ordinance No. 110 until the December 16, 1968 meeting.
Said motion was seconded by Councilman Smith but failed to
pass for lack of a majority by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith
NOES: 2) Councilman Roberts and Buchanan
ABSTAIN: 1) Councilman Rogers
The Council requested that Mr. William Schiller of Storer
Cable TV appear before the Councilmat their December 16,
1968 meeting to give a progress report on installations and
to explain why CATV service was not available to all resi-
dents in Rohnert Park as promised by Mr. Schiller at the
Council's November 4, 1968 meeting.
Ordinance No. 110 was deferred until December 169 1968.
Recess
Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess.
Reconvene
Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen
present. The time being approximately 8 :45 p.m.
Project No. 1966 2
City Manager Callinan presented a bill from the Northwestern
Expressway
Pacific Railroad in the amount of $15,507.01 for construe®
tion of the grade crossing at the Expressway.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the bill presented by
Northwestern Pacific Railroad in the amount of $15,507.01
was approved for payment.
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Mr. Callinan advised that Arthur B. Siri, Incas lawsuit
for additional compensation was still pending in the Express-
way project.
Project No. 1968 --1
Engineer Hudis reported on the status of the improvement
Area west side of
plans and the engineer's report for this project. He re-
freeway
viewed with the Council and Mr. Hugh Codding, who was
present, the proposed assessment diagram. 'Several ' ques-
tions were raised by the City Manager and Council relative
to the four assessment parcels shown at the Expressway and
frontage road intersection. A discussion was held concern -
ing the advisability of splitting the assessments into
sizes that would make the bonds more saleable.
During the discussion Mr. Codding expressed concern over
what uses he might be allowed on the corners and what ob-
jections he might expect from the City. The Council indi-
cated that they would not make a definite dicision until
they knew what specific uses were proposed, although, the
assessments as indicated on the assessment diagram made the
assessment parcels appear as proposed service station sites.
Mr. Codding also indicated that unless he had some assurance
that his company would be allowed to develop the property
commercially then he had reservations about proceeding with
the assessment district. The Council assured Mr. Codding
the area is designated as commercial.
City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning the
alternative methods available for financing the electrical
and gas improvements which were to be a part of the assess-
ment district.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council requested
that Engineer Hudis, City Manager Callinan, Mr. Codding and
Bond Counsel get together to develop the most acceptable
assessment diagram and the best program for retaining the
financing ability for the electrical and gas improvements.
Project. 1968-3
Engineer Hudis gave an up to date verbal progress report
Copeland Creek
on Project 1968 -3 9 the Copeland Creek improvement and East
Cotati Avenue water main project.
City Manager Callinan presented a bill in the amount of
$8,912.80 from the El Colegio Gardens for acquisition of
the water main and related improvements installed on East
Cotati Avenue from the Petaluma acqueduct easterly to the
city limits south of East Cotati Avenue.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
payment of $89912.80 to El Colegio Gardens for the water
main and improvements on East Cotati Avenue.
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Recreation & Community City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the pro-
Center gress of the construction of the Community & Recreation
Center. He suggested that the Council appoint a member of
the Council to work with him in setting up a dedication
committee for the Community & Recreation Center. Councilman
Rogers was appointed as a member and chairman of the Community
& Recreation Center dedication committee and was requested
to present for Council approval a list of persons who would
also be on the committee.
Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan advised that there had been no progress
on the status of Annexation No. 6, therefore, adoption of
Ordinance No. 97 approving the annexation was deferred.
County -wide tele- City Manager Callinan summarized a proposed agreement be-
type System tween Sonoma County and cities in the county regarding the
county -wide law enforcement teletype system. City Manager
Callinan advised that City Attorney Maxwell had reviewed
the proposed agreement and had suggested some changes which
will be sent to the County for consideration.
Model City Commission City Manager Callinan reported briefly on the November
Model City Commission meeting, advising that the Commission
had set up a meeting between college students, the Commission
and members of the Council. Mayor Roberts asked if the date
of December 12 set for the meeting could be changed as he
would be unable to attend due to a conflicting meeting.
City Manager Callinan indicated he would contact Chairman
Tappin regarding a change of the meeting date.
Benecia Pool City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the
college's request to keep Benecia Pool open during the
winter months for development of a swimming team for which
the college would be able to contribute $200.00 for opera-
tion of the pool.
There was a brief discussion regarding the expense to the
City in keeping the pool open vs. benefits to the community.
Upm motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council agreed to continue to have Benecia Pool open on a
month -to- month basis, and the Council to be kept advised
when the pool is no longer useable.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Roberts
NOES: (1) Councilman Buchanan
Insurance specifi - City Manager Callinan mentioned the "Invitation for Insurance
cations Proposal" specifications, copies of which had been forwarded
to the Council for thier review, He advised that insurance
proposals would be officially called for at the next meet-
ing.
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The Council asked that insurance companies be informed that
the bids should be submitted exactly as requested on the
bid proposals, and bids that do not conform with what is
required would be rejected.
Recreation Commission City Manager Callinan reported that he had contacted Mr.
Haggett, Principal of Rancho Cotate High School regarding
appointing a high school student to the Recreation Commis -
sion and that Mr. Daggett suggested that possibly the stu-
dent government by -laws could be amended to provide for
filling the position, but until such could be done he would
be willing to submit the names of several students for con -
sideration.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimouslyaapproved, the Council went on re-
cord as being serious in appointing a student who is a
resident of Rohnert Park to the Rohnert Park Recreation
Commission.
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of, reco e ded students from Mr. Dag J
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�?¢; tf.r e r� °!� �' o/WS) "I student housing and advised that he had written Executive` s
Dean Burford concerning the matter.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding proposed student
housing in Rohnert Park, and the disadvantages to the
community of on ®campus student housing.
Mayor Roberts suggested that the Council meet with the
College President's Cabinet to discuss the matter.
Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave a brief up to date report on
the progress of the improvements and operations of the
.Iiohnert Park Municipal Golf Course, and advised that the back
nine should be open for play by February 15. He presented
,.an expense and budget report for the golf course for the
fiscal year through October 51, 1968.
Volunteer Fireman City Manager Callinan reminded the Council that in the past
the Council has provided the Volunteer Firemen with refresh -
ments after the Council and Firemen's meetings just prior to
Christmas.. The Council agreed that the tradition should be
upheld as a small token of the City's appreciation for the
`volunteer Firemen's services during the year.
Student Housing Mr. Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E. was present and reported
that there had been approximately 160 housing units connect -
ed in Rohnert Park during the past year, with an estimate
in excess of 50 units being for four or more students.
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Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 10030 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy City Cler