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1969/01/20 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 20, 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :10 p.m. in the City Offices, Q.35 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts pre- siding. This meeting was preceded by a brief executive ses- sion to discuss personnel matters, and appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission and the Recreation Commission. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :10 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, Smith and Mayor Roberts Absent: (0) Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 6, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Commmnications Incoming correspondence and communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan read the letter of resignation received Commission from Mr. George Verley of the Cultural Arts Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mr. Verley's resignation from the Cultural Arts. Commission was accepted with regret. County Administrator's City Manager Callinan reviewed the letter received relative Testimonial Dinner to Sonoma County Administrator Neal Smith's retirement dinner. Mayor Roberts, and Councilmen Smith and Buchanan indicated that they plan to attend the dinner. Sonoma County City Manager Callinan summarized a letter received from Dr. Psychiatric Board Norton of the Sonoma County Mental Health Service in res- ponse to City Resolution No. 69 -01. A discussion followed relative to statements in Dr. Norton's letter that there already existed facilities such as re- quested in the Council's resolution. Personnel- Rules and Councilman Hopkins inquired as to the progress of the meet - Regulations ing to be scheduled to review the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. City Manager Callinan advised that as soon as additional information was received from ICMA a work session would be scheduled. Page -2- January 20, 1969 Recreation Commission Councilman Rogers advised that during the Executive Session an appointment to the Recreation Commission had been dis- cussed, and it was the decision of the Council to appoint Rancho Cotate High School Senior Ray Ericksen as the student representative on the Recreation Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Co99nr1.1mmrax► Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Ray Ericksen was appoint - ed to the Recreation Commission. City Manager Salary Councilman Rogers advised that also discussed during the Executive Session was the salary of the City Manager. After review of information from the League of California Cities and salary schedules of Cit_v Managers and similar positions within the County, the Council's decision was to raise the City Manager's salary by 5 %. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution to increase the City Nana - ger's salary by five per cent, effective February 19 1969. Cultural Arts Due to the fact that Dr. Cord was out of town because of._ Commission family illness and could not .theet wit74 Mayor Roberts and City Manager Callinan, the matter of secretarial services for the Cultural Arts Commission was deferred until the February 3, City Council meeting. Mr. Andy Vetzmadian, Editor of the World Newspaper, suggest- ed the name of Mr. Bill Bergman to the Council as a possible appointee to the Cultural Arts .-Commission. On Campus Student Councilman Rogers reported on the meeting he, Mayor Roberts Housing - File No. 113 and City Manager Callinan attended at Sonoma State College with the College Campus Planning Committee to discuss on- campus housing. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the need now or in the near future of on- campus student housing, and the work- ing relationship between Sonoma State College and the City. It was the decision of the Council that Mayor Roberts and as many Councilmen as possible attend a meeting to be scheduled with Assemblyman Bagley, Senator Collier and possibly other legislators to discuss the problems it would create for the community if on- campus student housing is constructed in the near future: Community & Recrea- Councilman Rogers gave an up to date report on meetings of tion Center the Community & Recreation Center Dedicathn Committee, and advised that the dedication date had been tentatively set J. or March 1 , 1969. League of Calif. Councilman Hopkins gave a brief verbal report on the meeting Cities Meeting in of the Redwood Empire Divisbn of the League of California Vacaville Cities held in Vacaville and of the League's decision to Page -3-- January 20, 1969 add $1.00 to the dinner meeting fee to cover transportation expenses of guest speakers, rather than have a $10.00 fee for dinner and the remainder after dinner fee placed in a fund for travel expense. Berms at Community Mayor Roberts advised that the location of the berms at the & Recreation Center Community & Recreation Center were causing blind spots to vehicular traffic coming off Bernice Avenue onto Burton Avenue. City Manager Callinan advised that the architect had been informed of the problem, and that it would be corrected as soon as weather permitted. File No. 0060 " City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the application for Marie Davi, et al a use permit issued to Mrs. Marie Davi on April 6, 1967 for operation of a wholesale and retail building material oper- ation at 5202 Commerce Boulevard, and again advised the Council that the City had communicated many times with the applicant regarding failure to comply with the conditions of the use permit. Copies of these communications had been forwarded to each member of the Council. The City Manager also advised that notices of the continua - tion'of the Public Hearing had been mailed by Registered Mail to the Davi's at 5202 Commerce as well as 445 Arlen Drive in Rohnert Park, also that a copy of the Notice of Continued Public Hearing had been delivered in person to Mr. -Tony Davi by a Public Safety Officer. The City Manager also advised that a letter had been written to the Davi's request- ing that they have a representative at the Public Hearing. Davi Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled continued public hearing on the possible revocation of the use permit issued to Mrs. Marie Davi. He called for comments from the public present. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the continued public hearing had been forwarded to the applicant, and surrounding property owners. The City Manager also reminded the Council of the comments offered at the January 69 1969 meeting by Mr. Alan Whitchurch, owner of property adjoining the Davi location, City Manager Callinan advised that he had been contacted by telephone by Mr. Joseph Davi at 7 :00 p.m. this date and advised that he, Mr. Joseph Davi, could not appear because he was ill and under a doctor's care. City Attorney Maxwell indicated that his office was advised by telephone on this date that Mrs. Marie Davi was in Eureka under a doot6r's care and was unable to attend the public hearing. City Attorney Maxwell asked if all Councilmen had received copies of the aforementioned correspondence with the Davi's and if they had viewed the Davi premises at 5202 Commerce Page -4- January 20, 1969 Boulevard. All Councilmen indicated yes to both inquiries. Mr. Bill Ayers, Homecimers .Association, asked the Council what action would be taken against the Davit *- -if 'the use Permit was revoked. Mr. Ayers was advised by the City Attorney that the Davi operations at 5202 Commerce.Boulevard would have to cease. 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 Hopkins, seconded by Councilman oucnanan, and unanimously approved, the use permit of Mrs. Maxie Davi for the operation of a wholesale and retail Wild- i., material operation at 5202 Commerce Boulevard was revoked. Resolution No,. 69.02 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSBERT PARK APPROVING REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR AN ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FROM TAE CROSSING .t'RO'13CTION F' ND M THE COST OF INSTALLATION OF TWO FLASHING LIGHT CROSSING SIGNALS EQUIP - PED WITH AUTOMATIC GATE ARMS AT TE[E CROSSING OF ROHIUM PARK MaWSSWAY9 AND THE TRACKS OF THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAIL -- ROAD COMPANY IN ROHIWT PARK, CALIFORNIA City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution No. 69 -02 was waived, and,said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -03 RESOLUTION COF24M SING SUPERVISOR SHOD ON BECOMING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu - tion No. 69 -03 was waived, and.said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -04 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING zAVEN rrANDyn VETZMADIAN, EDITOR City Manager Callinan read thhe.subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -04 was adopted. Resolution No. 69-x05 RESOLUTION AUMORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED FROM CORAL HAS (Copeland Creek easement) City Manager Callinan summarized the subject resolution. Page -5- January 20, 1969 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -05 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No, 112 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROMWT PARK RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DANCES AND DANCE HALLS. City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance, and advised that after a joint review with Director of Public Safety Koch and City Attorney Maxwell some minor changes were suggested. The changes were that the public hearing require- ment for an application for continuing dance hall permits be deleted and certain changes suggested in the "Supervision" paragraph in the "Regulations" section. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 112 was re- introduced with the changes suggested. File No. 112 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for a zoning Rosenbere.deigenberg change of AP 143- 060-39 from "A" Agricultural District to "RM -1500" Multi- family Residential District filed by David Rosenberg and Myron Feigenberg. County Planner Wes Vail displayed a plot plan and elevation sketches submitted by the applicant and advised that the number of units planned is permissable, and that sufficient parking space had been allowed. However, he would not recommend spot zoning the one particular lot. He recommend- ed that the area be zoned Professional - Administrative and the applicant apply for a conditional use or that a general re- zoning be made to R14- -1500 for all lots fronting on future Arthur Avenue to Santa Alicia Drive. Mr. Rosenberg, the applicant, was present and discussed the matter with the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was directed to set a Public Hearing regarding a zoning change to RK -1500 of the area around AP 143- 060-39 as recommended by County Planner Wes Vail. Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing on Rosenberg the zoning application to change AP 143 -060-39 to "RM -1500" District. Mr. Jack Anderson, Burton Avenue resident, was present and informed the Council that he felt the buildings proposed by the applicant looked toomuch like the old college buildings. There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the Public Hearing was declared closed. County Planner Wes Vail asked the Council's feelings regard- ing the preliminary plot plan and elevation sketches sub- Page -6- January 20, 1769 mi:tted by the applicant, Mr. Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg's architect, Mr. Ring, briefly explained the exterior design of the structures, the p'bt plan, and the landscaping around the eight 0-mit Mild ngso Following a discussion the Council indicated general approv- al of the basic plans for the project but reserved further review. General Plan County Planner Wee-Vail reported briefly on the "housing Housing Element element" required by July 1, 1969 in all General Plans_ Agricultural Preserve County Planner Wes Vail advised the Council that an anulica- Quinlan tion for Agricultural Preserve status had been received by the Board of Supervisors for 413 acres on the north side of Petaluma Hill Road at Snyder Lane, and recommended 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 Nos. 45- 151 ®02, 12, 149 45- 142 -12; and 44 °061 -04 to protect the City's interest in the event of future annexation of the area involved. File Ito. 115 City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. & Mrs. G. Balfour G. Balfour had applied for a variance to construct an addition to their residence at 211 Adele Avenue to within j' of the westerly side lot line. The City Manager presented construction plans and written approval of the construction by the affected neighboring property owner. Mr. Balfour was present in the audience. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the Council made the findings required by the zoning ordinance and granted a variance to Mr. & Mrs. G. Balfour to construct an addition to their residence at 271 Adele Avenue to within three (3) feet of the westerly property line. Presentation of Mayor Roberts presented Mr. George Geister, retiring Plaque to Ge,cwge Recreation Commission member, with a plaque of appreciation Geister for Mr. Geister's many past years of service to the City while on the Commission. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess. Reconvene Mayor Roberts.reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present. The time being approximately 8 :55 p.m. Page _7- January 209 1969 Insurance City Manager Callinan advised that insurance proposals for the City were opened on Thursday, January 16, 1969 at 11:00 a.m, in the Council Chambers. Proposals received were from Codding, Magowan, Wilkie & Marocco and Feeney Insurance Agency. Mr. Callinan gave the Council copies and reviewed the proposals received. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council, Mr. Tom Feeney, Mr. Bob Marocco and the City Manager regarding the clarity of the insurance specifications, changes in proposals received after proposal opening, and the explanation of various insurance terms. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council decided that the City retain the Feeney insurance Agency as agent of record, and authorized the City Manager to work with Mr. Feeney, based on the insurance proposal submitted by Mr. Feeney, in putting the various insurance in force. Project 1968 -1 West City Manager Callinan advised that the bond Counsel's office side of freeway had not been able to get the documents ready to put project 1968 -1 out to bid at this meeting. He further advised that the matter would be scheduled again on February 3. He commented briefly on the EUgineer's Report for the project9 copies of which he indicated had been sent to each member of the Council. Community & Recrea, City Manager Callinan gave a brief verbal up to date report tion Center on the progress of the construction of the Community & Recreation Center. Councilman Smith recommended that the Council and City staff review and update the policy covering use of city facilities and requested that copies of the present policy be sent to each Councilman. City Manager Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 4 to. Tames Construction in the amount of $79905.50. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 4 in the amount of $7,905.50 to James Construction Co.,Inco was approved for payment. Benecia Pool City Manager Callinan advised that the subject of keeping Benecia Pool open during winter months was discussed at the January 13th Recreation Commission meeting. And at that meeting the Sting Rays advised that they could contri- bute $25.00 a week toward maintenance of the pool, and the Recreation Commission went on record as recommending to the City Council on the basis that the.Sting Rays' pledge of $25.00 per week that Benecia Pool be kept open during the remaining winter month. page January 20, 1969 Upon motion by Cour ailman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council apprOved the-'recommendation of the Recreation Commission that Penecia Pool be operated during the remaining winter months provid ing, financial assistance of 823.00 per week was received from the Sting Rays. Financial institu City Manager Callinan reported briefly on the meeting held tions Education Day;.:,. ,1y interested developers and real estate brokers and the City staff relative to Financial Institutions Education Day and advised the Council that the date of Tuesday, March 49 had been chosen as the "Day". An additional meeting is scheduled for January 22 to finalize the program. 'free Planting Program: City Manager Callinan reported that to date approximately $800 had been donated .toward the "City Chamber 'free Planting Program, and meetings have been held regarding the location of the planting of t?�e trees. Sick Leave Report The City Manager commented on the report of sick leave used by City employees during the year 1968 which owe to a total of 1$k days. H.ii.D. Water System City Manager reported on his meeting this date in San Grant application Francisco with representatives of HX.D. relative to the City's application for assistance in financing improvements to the City's water system. Copeland Creek Right City Attorney Maxwell reported that only one right of way_ 01 way for Copeland creek still remained to be obtained by the City and then the matter would be clear. He indicated he,was working on the matter. Expressway Interchange City Attorney Maxwell advised that a definite trial date Right of Way . had not yet been set relative to the lawsuit to acquire some of the interchange right of way from the Spivocks. Siri Lawsuit re, City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that a formal a pressway Project settlement conference had been set for February 3rd for the Siri Lawsuit relative to the Expressway Project. Southwest Boulevard The City Attorney reported briefly on the PUC hearing held Grade Crossing in San Francisco on January 13 regarding the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing application and advised that a P.U.C. ruling should be received by the City in approximately a month. City Ordinance Filing The City Attorney advised that the City Staff was in the System process of preparing an Ordinance manual for easier and more efficient referral to ordinances. American Savings Councilman Rogers reported that he had been in contact with Increased payments representatives of the American Savings and Loan Association Page -9- January 209 1969 and that an explanation would be forthcoming relative to the high increase in monthly payments for certain homes financed through American Savings. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9 :45 pem. W 1 • k__. f "r <. _-1`.. Mayor ATTEST: L r° a Deputy City Clerk