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1969/01/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 69 1969 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. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :15 p.m. Invocation Reverend Leon Holm, Pastor of the Cross & Crown Lutheran Church gave the invocation for the first meeting of the new year. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Roberts led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, Smith, Roberts Absent: (0) Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 16, 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. as specifi- No action was taken on any communication except cally noted in these minutes. Recreation Commission City Manager Callinan read a letter of resignation received ( Geister) from Mr. George A. Geister, member of the Recreation Com- mission. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Mr. Geister's resigna- tion from the Recreation Commission was accepted with regret and the City Manager was authorized to obtain an appropri- ate plaque for Mr. Geister in recognition of his many years of service on the Recreation Commission. College On Campus City Manager Callinan summarized a copy of a letter from Housing Ray Pollard to State Senator Robert J. Lagomarsino of Ventura regarding planned on- campus housing at Sonoma State College, and voicing opposition to one and two bedroom apartments being erected on campus. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers; and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed in concept Mr. Pollard's letter to Senator Lagomarsino, and January 6, 1969 Page -2- Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated that i't has considered the possibility of acquiring the public, utility services in the past, but declares that there is no intention at this time by the Council to get involved with operating gas and electrical services in the City of Rohnert Park. Codding Letter City Manager Callinan summarized a letter received from Codding Enterprises requesting assurance of zoning and cooperation on use permits. The City Manager then read a rough draft reply to Mr. Codding which had been reviewed, at Council's request, by the Mayor and City Attorney Max - well. recommended that copies of Mr. Pollards letter, along with the letter expressing the City's concern regarding on- campus housing, be forwarded to Senator Collier and Assembly - man Bagley. Mayor Roberts asked that a Special Meeting be called at - % ®(in " m ­44-u­ 4.1, -4.. .L..- 7__. 1 _ .3-- 1.'1_ 1 l+.L+. 1W.LUX""1 U ie YIE;XU. IfWV WVvy' 3 GV 6,}„ysocl js WI.TE-1. Nichols and his planning staff at Sonoma State College the development of on- campus housing. Presentation of Scout Master Joseph Sotelo and three honor guard members of Flags :Soy Scout Troup $1 presented the Mayor and members of the Council with a new United States Flag and the California .State VI__ J.... 1... .e''t __— 1L _ /Y_ Tb_'t 9 Uw Up a.LwEy UV UC. L.LVWdl over Tidde City male Local PG & E Pay Mayor Roberts initiated a discussion regarding the need of Station a local pay station for P.G. & E. Mr. Hack Boyette of P.G. & E. was present and advised the Mayor that a local P.G. & E. station would be located with - in Rohnert Park in the very near future. City Operated Gas & Councilman Rogers asked that the Council go on record as Electrical utilities withdrawing the threat to have the City of Rohnert Park take over the electrical and gas facilities within the City. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council, Mr. Boyette, Mr. Paul Golis, and the City Manager regarding the quality of services provided by P.G. & E. and the possi- bility of the City at some date in the future acquiring the gas and electrical services within the City. Mr. Golis protested Councilman Rogers voicing an opinion in the matter since Councilman Rogers was negotiating with P.G. & E. for services in a subdivision in which Councilman Rogers had an interest. City Attorney Maxwell was asked by Councilman Rogers if he should declare a conflict of interest, and was advised by City Attorney Maxwell that since the matter was stated before the Council, Councilman Rogers did not have to declare a conflict of interest. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated that i't has considered the possibility of acquiring the public, utility services in the past, but declares that there is no intention at this time by the Council to get involved with operating gas and electrical services in the City of Rohnert Park. Codding Letter City Manager Callinan summarized a letter received from Codding Enterprises requesting assurance of zoning and cooperation on use permits. The City Manager then read a rough draft reply to Mr. Codding which had been reviewed, at Council's request, by the Mayor and City Attorney Max - well. January 6, 1969 Page -3- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to sign and forward the letter to Codding Enterprises as read to the Council. Recreation Commission Councilman Rogers advised that further discussions were Appointments scheduled with high school officials regarding the appoint -» went of a high school student to the Recreation Commission. Southwest Blvd. Councilman Hopkins advised that he had been approached by a citizen regarding the poor condition of Southwest Boule- vard near the Burton Avenue intersection. Mr. Wm. Ayers of the Homeowners Association was present and advised that he also felt the street was in need of repairs. City Manager Callinan advised that he would discuss the matter with Superintendent of Public Works Bill Wiggins and have the street repaired at once. League of Calif. Councilman Hopkins was appointed by Mayor Roberts as the Cities Redwood Empire City of Rohnert Park's representative at the League of Div. Meeting California Cities meeting to be held in Vacaville on January 11, 1969. Councilman Smith recommended that the Council advise Council man Hopkins what position to take regarding the recommend- ation of a committee of the League to require a registra- tion fee of $10.00 for each League of California Cities meeting, the registration fee to cover the member's dinner, and the remaining funds to be retained to defray the travel expense of guest speakers for the meetings. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the League's recommendation to charge a $10.00 registration fee, to cover members dinner cost and remaining funds to be retained for travel expense of guest speaker. Telegram to San Councilman Smith expressed his opinion regarding disturb - Francisco State ances on college campuses and read a suggested telegram he Acting President recommended be forwarded to Acting President S.I. Hayakawa of San Francisco State College expressing the Council's feelings of support for Acting President Hayakawa's stand at San Francisco State College, and the San Francisco Police Department and surrounding law enforcement agencies assist- ing the college. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the telegram suggested by Councilman Smith being sent to Acting President S.T. Hayakawa at San Francisco State College, with copies to Senator Collier, Assemblyman Bagley and the State College Board of Trustees. J"UaI 68 1969 Page -4- Sonoma State College student Dean Miller addressed the Council and suggested that if the City took a positive position at this time that it might jeapordize the City's working relations with Sonoma State College students. Reverend Leon Holm of the Cross & Crown Lutheran Church advised the Council that he was very much in- favor of for - warding the telegram to President Hayakawa and endorsed the Council's feelings in this matter. Cultural Arts Com- The Cultural Arts Commission's request for secretarial ser- mission vice was deferred until the Mayor and City Manager meet with Dr. Cord to discuss the matter. Community Club Sign Mk!. William 0. Cord, President, Cultural Arts Commission gave a brief report on the Commission's efforts to erect a sign to display the various Rohnert Park service club emblems at the entrance to the City. Dr. Cord asked the Council's feelings regarding the erection of a sign at the triangle on Commerce and Southwest Boulevards. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council went on re- cord as approving in concept the erection of a sign at this location, providing the Commission receive Council approval of exact size, height, and location before erecting the sign. File io. 0060 City Manager Callinan reviewed in detail the conditions of Davi the use permit issued to Mrs. Marie Davi on April 6, 1967 for operation of a wholesale and retail building materials operation at 5202 Commerce Boulevard, and advised the Coun- cil that the City had communicated many times with the applicant regarding failure to comply with the conditions of the use permit. The City Manager advised that to the best of his knowledge the location was being used for a truck parking and repair facility and not a building mater." ials operation as requested in the use permit. He pro- vided the Council with recent photographs of the premises to verify the non- compliance with the conditions of the use permit. Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing File 0060 on the possible revocation of the use permit issued to Mrs. Marie Davi. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the public hearing had been forwarded to the applicant, surrounding property owners and a notice of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. Mr. Alan Whitchurch, owner of property adjoining the Davi property, advised the Council that he has been unable to sell his property due to the condition of the Davi property January 6, 1969 Page -5- next door; that he has never seen building material sales take place, that there are six to eight junk cars parked on the lot, that there is a truck parked on the street that has been parked there for at least a month. No one representing Mrs. Davi was present. City Manager Callinan assured the Council that notice of the hearing had been sent to Mrs. Davi. On City Attorney Maxwell's recommendation and upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council continued the January 20th meeting the Public Hearing to consider the revocation of the use permit issued to Mrs. Marie Davi. Attorney Maxwell suggested that notice of the continued public hearing be given to the applicant in hopes that a representative will appear before the Council and that copies of correspondence with Mrs. Davi be presented for the record to the (buncil. File No. 110 HO City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. & Mrs. Lionel Hall's Mr. & Mrs. Hall application for a use permit to operate a diaper service 7169 Brenda from their home at 7169 Brenda Way, and advised that the owner of the property, Dr. Lauren Andersen, had submitted written permission for the Hall's to operate a temporary diaper service from this location. Mr. Wes Vail, County planning staff, read the required conditions for a home occupation, and advised that if the Hall's complied with the conditions he had no recommenda- tions to the Council. Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing File 110 -HO on the application for a use permit to operate a diaper service. Mrs. Helen Popovsky of 7190 Brenda Way was present and stated that she felt this type of operation was against health standards, and that if this operation was allowed, other home occupations would develop in the area, such as alterations, lawnmower repairs, and others. She stated that this is a residential area, not commercial, that if the Hall's wanted to start a business to open it in a commercial area. This home occupation would depreciate the value of property in the residential area. Mrs. Dehart, 300 Alma Avenue, advised that she was not a resident of Brenda Way nor a neighbor of the Halls, but that she was against this type of home occupation in a residential area. Dr. Lauren Andersen, owner of the property at 7169 Brenda Way, advised that he was also concerned with the value of the property in the area, but he felt that as long as the operation met public health standards he had no objection January 6, 1769 Page -6- to that type of home occupation. Mr. Bill Ayers, 7124 Brenda Way, advised the Council that he was not against the home occupation providing that if neighbors complained that the City would investigate the complaint immediately, and if the operation was conducted within the public health standards- City Manager Callinan advised that he had received in the mail a signed statement protesting the operation of the diaper service, sued by 12 residents of Brenda, Way. There being no one else wishing to be heard and no other written protests filed the public hearing was declared. closed. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers and approved by the following roll call vote, the application of Mr. & Mrs. Hall for a use permit to operate a diaper service at 7169 Brenda Way was denied: AYES: S3� Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers and Roberts NOES: %2� Councilman Hopkins, and Smith File No. 0111 City Manager Callinan briefly explained Mr. Golis' proposed Federman Towers development "Federman Towers" to be located south of the Rohnert Park Expressway in the vicinity of the proposed Cofego Lake. County Planner Wes Vail discussed the required nnen ana.nn and parking required for this type of development. Mr. Paul Golis displayed a preliminary sketch of the pro- posed development and advised the Council that the develop- ment would be three ten story high complexes with 80 units per complex and covering a 4 1/2 acre area, and described briefly the proposed development. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as approving in concept the proposed Federman Towers development planned for the area south of Rohnert Park ErDresswav in the vini.nity of nrnnnaaA ('nfanrn, Lalrc. General Plan County Planner Wes Vail asked that discussion on a Housing Housing Element Element for the General Plan be deferred until the next meeting so that he could prepare a more detailed report to the Council regarding the required housing element in all General Plans. Agricultural Pre- City Manager Callinan advised that he had received a letter serve - Crane from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors informing the Eroperty City that an application for Agricultural Preserve status had been received by the Board of Supervisors for 100.34 acres, A.P.-Nos 45- 171 -06, 08 & 099 located west of Peta- luma Hill Road and east of Snyder Lane. He recommended Project 1968 -3 Project Engineer Hudis gave a verbal up to date progress report on Project No. 1968 -3, Copeland Creek. Project No. 1968 -1 Project Engineer Hudis gave an up to date report on the Area west side of progress of the assessment district for the area west of freeway the freeway, Project 1968 -1. He recommended that on January 20th the Council call for bids on the project and further recommended that the bids be held for 90 days. January 6, 1969 Page -7- that the Council file a formal protest to the establishment of this agricultural preserve. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council directed the City Manager to file a formal protest to the establishment of an agricultural preserve in AP's 45- 171 -06, 08 and 09 to protect the City's interest in the event of future annex- ation of the area involved. Sonoma State College County Planner Wes Vail advised the'Council that the Master Master Plan Plan being prepared by the County relative to the surround- ing area of Sonoma State College is progressing rapidly. He advised that discussions had been held relative to future roadways in and around Sonoma State College. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Counc[Lmen present. The time being approximately 9 :15 p.m. Resolution No. RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PSYCHIATRIC 69 -01 BOARD IN SONOMA COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH DRUG OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. City Manager Callinan read the proposed resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -01 was adopted. Ordinance No. 112 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DANCES AND DANCE HALLS. Adoption of this ordinance was deferred until the January 20th meeting to allow a more thorough perusal. Newark Councilman Councilman Smith informed the Council that during the brief recess he had met Mr. Ellis R. Baker, Councilman from Newark, California, who was in the area on business and was visiting the Rohnert Park City Council. Mr. Baker was recognized and stated that he was enjoying what he could understand of the Council meeting. Project 1968 -3 Project Engineer Hudis gave a verbal up to date progress report on Project No. 1968 -3, Copeland Creek. Project No. 1968 -1 Project Engineer Hudis gave an up to date report on the Area west side of progress of the assessment district for the area west of freeway the freeway, Project 1968 -1. He recommended that on January 20th the Council call for bids on the project and further recommended that the bids be held for 90 days. January 6, 1969 Page -a- City Manager Callinan recd a copy:of a letter addressed to Milt Hudis from James Groom protesting the proposed assess- ment district as now constituted, and asked that the record indicate his protesting the proposed assessment. Upon motion by Councilmen Rogers seconded by Councilman - ' '. B17P!�'1 L7.Y989.M _ and 7jvia- $vnn11a1 Yr- nv.e.+A......A 4.U- IIJ A. 1.. J.+ta 9 a..auv Uioir�r c4lJ�/iVVQV., 4i1C Vml, 4,y `e�b�L.d,� 7MGL..`' directed to ready the call for bids on January 20th for Project 1968 -1. There was further discussion by the Project Engineer and the City Manager regarding the construction of the on -off ramps to be completed this year and undergrounding the exist- ing utilities in this area that will be M; red by the construction of the interchange and the possible methods of financing the undergrounding of the utilities. Underground Utility The matter of establishing underground utility distracts Districts was deferred until a later meeting. Mr. Hack Boyette of P.G. & E. advised that other local entities form steering committees to Discuss the matter of establishing underground utility districts, and suggest- ed that the City of Rohnert Park establish such a committee and the committee should include a representative of P.G.&E. Community & Recrea- City Manager Callinan gave a brief report on the progress tion Center of the construction of the Community and Recreation Center. He presented a change -order from Architect Simons to correct tine driveway entrance. The change -order amounted to 8700.00 to be equally divided between Architect Simons and the City. Upon motion by,Councfl.man Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the change -order to correct the driveway entrance for better access, was approv- ed. Councilman Rogers submitted the names of City Manager Callinan, Recreation Commissioners Rasmussen and Hunter, and himself as a committee to plan the dedication of the Community & Recreation Center. Annexation No. 6 Consulting Engineer Hudis advised the Council that there was no progress on Annexation No. 6, although he has com- pleted the preliminary study of the per acre assessment needs, and copies will be furnished the Council in the near future. Fire Engine # 144'. City Manager Callinan advised that the final payment on Fire Engine No. 144 had been made, thus making every piece of fire apparatus paid for. Sander's letter City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed a letter received Park development some time ago from Mr. Sanders concerning park development. Downstairs Club January 6, 1969 Page -9- Mr. Sanders letter and suggestions were referred to the Recreation Commission for consideration. The Mayor was directed to-'advise Mr. Sanders of the Council's appreciation of his interest and suggestions regarding park development. City Manager Callinan advised that there was a balance due the City from the Downstairs Club of $184 for police ser- vices provided for dances, and that this balance due had been requested of Mr. Golis and /or Mr. Capocy. Mr: Golis was present and indicated that he can assume no responsi- bility for the balance, and doubted whether Mr. Capocy should. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to look to Mr. Capocy for payment of this bill of $184.00 for police services at dances. Old College Buildings City Manager Callinan reviewed the City's. arrangements with Mr. Norman Spivock for utility services to the former college complex and Mr. Spivock's letter 3squesting a one year extension of the Agreement prior to his renewing the lease for the branch library in,the complex. It was the decision of the Council to approve the extension for 1969 of the City's billing procedure of waiving a por- tion of the utility service charges in exchange for con - sideration given in charging rent for the branch library facility. Branch Library City Manager Callinan reviewed operating statistics for 1968 for the Rohnert Park Branch Library as submitted by Librarian Mrs. Hahn. Winter Swimming City Manager Callinan reported that the December utility Program bills for Benecia Pool would be from $500 to $600 and .. that response to the Swimming Program, is not sufficient to continue the operation. Mr. Gil Soto, Stingrays, was present and advised that he. hopes to have 20 families involved in the winter swimming program, but had nothing definite to report until after:a scheduled Stingray meeting on January 11th. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council moved that the operation of Benecia Pool be continued for the next two weeks. Personnel Rules & City Manager Callinan advised that the Council would be Regulations furnished copies of the Personnel Rules & Regulations for their study so that they can be reviewed in a work session. Financial Institutions City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a meeting Education Day had been scheduled with interested parties to decide on a date for the "Financial Institutions Education Day" and to finalize details. January 6, 1969 Page -10® Tree Planting City Manager Callinan reported on the annual tree planting Program program conducted in cooperation with the Chamber of Com- merce. He advised that Superintendent of Public Works Bill Wiggins is to meet with the Recreation Commission to decide the locations for trees to be planted in Benecia Park. ABAG Technical City Manager Callinan advised that he had been appointed- Advisor to the Technical Advisory Group of ABAG's Property Tax Relief Committee. Copeland Creek City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no further Right of Way progress yet in obtaining the final Copeland Creek right of way. Lawsuits City Attorney Maxwell gave brief reports on the lawsuits of Arthur B. Siri, Inc. on the Expressway Project, and the Expressway Interchange right of way. PBC Hearings on City Attorney Maxwell reminded the Council of the Public Southwest Boulevard Utility Commission hearings scheduled for January 13 and 14 to consider the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing applio&- tion. City Manager City Manager Callinan was asked to obtain salary schedules Salaries for City Managers in various cities throughout the County and information from the League of California's to assist the Council in determining a salary increase for the City Manager. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:25 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor .ATTEST- Deputy City Clerk