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1969/02/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINMS February 3, 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:20 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts pre- siding. This meeting was preceded by a brief executive session to discuss possible appointmentstn the Recreation Commission and Cultural Arts Commission. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting 4f the regular session to order at approximately 7:20 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Mayor Roberts Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan and Mr. Cutler from City Attorney Maxwell's office. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 20, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Communications Incoming correspondence and communications were brought to the attention of the Council by City Manager Callinan. No action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. A discussion was held on the letter from Philip L. Joerger, Councilman from Petaluma, regarding the selection of repre- sentatives for the Golden Gate Bridge Board. It was the Council's feelings that the Mayor should make the decision as to whether to support one vote per city or one vote per man at the upcoming Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association meeting. Recreation Commission Councilman Rogers gave a report concerning a new member Appointment for the Recreation Commission. He stated that he had dis- cussed the nomination of Nore- Thiesfeld with the Recrea- tion Commission and they were in favor of appointing Mr. Thiesfeld to the Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, Mr. Nore Thiesfeld was appointed to the Recreation Commission. Cultural Arts No action was taken on appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission Commission at this time. The matter was deferred until the ,next regular meeting on February 17, 1969• Mr. Phillip Assaf explained the following resolutions which were presented for approval to the Councils Fags -2- February 3' 1969 Change of Addresses Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the numbering of houses on various streets. He stated he had been approached by personnel from the Post Office regarding our house numbering system and asked if something cou dn't be changed. City Manager Callinan was requested by Council to contact the Post Office re garding this matter. ';,Bicycle Safety Councilman Hopkins requested a progress report on the City's Bicycle Safety Program. Mayor Roberts advised that bicycle safety was going to be discussed by the Boy Scouts during this evening's Mock City Council meeting. Second Elementary. Councilman Smith initiated.a lengt1xv discussion;.regarding School Site in recent letters between the Cotati School District and the Neighborhood °'B" County Counsel's office regarding the site chosen for a new elementary school in Neighborhood "B ". Cultural Arts Commis.r Mayor Roberts reported on the meeting held with Dr. Cord sion Secretarial help of the Cultural Arts Commission and City Manager Callinan regarding..the need for secretarial help-for the Cultural Arts Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the City Manager was re-- quested to obtain secretarial help for the Cultural Arts Commission. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a recess at approximately 7:40 p.m. and stated that in conjunction with Government Day that Boy Scouts from Troop 23 and 81 were in attendance and they were going to hold a Mock City Council meeting. Boy Scouts participating were Chuck Roark as Mayor; Jerry Camotta as Vice-Mayor; Ray Rasmussen, David Reiprect, and Joey Whitcomb as Councilmen and Jeff Roberts as City Manager. At the Mock Council meeting held by the Boy Scouts a very informative discussion was held concerning the children in the Park riding bicycles and what they thought could be done in regards to citations issued for riding on the wrong side of the street, improperly riding a bicycle, etc. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present. The time being approximately 8 ®00 p.m. Project 1968 -1 A lengthy discussion was.held between the Councilmen, Coddingland area on Project Engineer Hudis, City Manager CaMinan and Bond West side of freeway Counsel Phillip Assaf, of the firm Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch regarding the assessments in Project 1968 -1 and the method of spreading the assessments. Mr. Phillip Assaf explained the following resolutions which were presented for approval to the Councils Page -3- February 39 1969 Resolution No. 69 -06 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 68 -45, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69-06 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -07 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT Upon motion by.Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 69 -07 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -08 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -08 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -09 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION. TO THE PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMIENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution No. 69 -09 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -10 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND VIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -10 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -11 A RESOLUTION IE:SCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESM40T DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF MAP AND DIRECTING RECORDA- TION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM. :.Project 1968 -3 Copeland Creek Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -11 was waived and said resolution was adopted. The date of March'149 1969'at 2 :0o p.m. was set for the bid opening on Project 1968 -1 to be referred to Council at the March 17th regular Council meeting. The Public Hearing was set for March 17, 1969 at 8 :00 p.m. A verbal up to date report was given by Engineer Hudis regarding Project 1968 -3, Copeland Creek Improvement. Resolution No. 69 -12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH NORTH- WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD (Copeland Creek Right -of -Way at Crossings Page --4® February 3v 1969 Mr. Callinan read the subject Resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -12 was adopted- File No. 112 A discussion was held with Council and City Manager Zoning change. Callinan and Mr. Wes Vail, Sonoma County Planning Office Public Hearing tatting part. Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing on the requested zoning change of AP Nos. 143060 -33, 34, 389 399 40 and 41 and AP 143- 380-05 to "RM -1500" from "A" Agricultural,District. City Manager Callinan read communications from Norman Spivock of Coral Homes and Norman Spivock of Spivock Co. stating that these firms were agreeable to having the property changed to RM 1500, but not in its entirety at this time. City Manager Callinan also read a communication from Dr. Robert Foehr,'in which he stated he was not in favor of the zoning change. Mayor Roberts asked if there were any comments from the floor and there were none. There being no one wishing to be heard and no further communications, Mayor Roberts declared the Public Hearing closed. A discussion was held between the Council, City Manager Callinan, County Planner Vail regarding the type of structures that would possibly be built if this zoning :change was permitted. County Planner Vail stated that he thought the demand for the buildings would control the use of them. Ordinance No. 113 AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Zoning Change ROMWT PARK (Zoning Change -- Arthur Avenue & Santa Alicia Drive) . Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopitins and unanimously approves. by U.18 folloiv.i.iag rvii wall vote Ordinance No. 113 was introduced: AYES: Hopkins, Rogers, Smith,Roberts NOES: (0 ABSENT: (1 Councilman Buchanan Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council directed that all applications for building permits in the area rezoned by Ordinance No. 113, be referred to the City Council for approval of aarchitectual design. Page -5- February 3, 1969 Brians Land Invest- City Manager Callinan reviewed Council action taken pre - ment Company viously on applications for change in zoning of property on Petaluma Hill Road. A discussion was held with the Council, City Manager Callinan, and Planner Wes Vail con - cerning Brians Land Investment Companies plan for the area on Pet& ma Hill Road and Railroad Avenue. City Manager Callinan stated that Mr. Robert Thieller of the firm had called and stated that because of prior committments he could not attend the meeting tonight. City Manager Calli- nan stated that the plan previously presented by Mr. Stan Anderson and Associates for his property in the area was endorsed by the Council and that this plan of Mr. Theillers firm was drawn up by the same planner, Mr. Lehman and was similar in concept to Mr. Anderson's. Mr. Vail, Sonoma County Planning office, displayed the map of the Brian's Land Investment Company's proposed develop- ment entitled "College Meadows" and stated that the County Planning Department endorsed approval of same. Councilman Smith asked Planner Vail how the County's planning study of the land encompassing Sonoma State Colley was coming along. Planner Vail stated that the major portion of the study is now completed for the most part and should be available in the near future. He stated that a traffic study was being conducted. A lengthy dis- cussion was held on this with Planner Vail, City Manager Callinan, Mr. Lehman and Council all participating. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the Council went on record as not wanting to comment on the Brian's Land Investment Company's plan at this time, in view of the college area study that the County Planning Department is making and the fact that Mr. Thieller was not at the meeting. County Use Permit Application for Mobile Home at 4355 Sunland Avenue, Santa Rosa Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the Council did not wish to make any comment on this application as it was not in the City limits of Rohnert Park. Discussion was held on the referral from the County on the use permit application for a mobile home at 4355 Sunland Avenue, Santa Rosa. Agricultural Preserve Discussion was held with Council regarding the referral from the County regarding AP 45= 181 -04. 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 45- 181 -04 to protect the City's interest in the event of future annexation of the area involved. Page -6- February 3, 1969 Second school site A discussion was held with the Council, City Manager in Neighborhood "B" Callinan and Planner Wes Vail all partieipating.concerning the recent letters between the Cotati School District and the County Counsel's office regarding the proposed addi- tional school site in Neighborhood "B" and the stand that . Lb M.. t 7 9_ _ _I 1 _ t.. a _ wade uvtaiacil had taken. Mr. Vail was asked by 'tne Council that when the report being prepared by the County Planning Department concerning the need for the site was completed, that the Council be sent a copy of the report for study. Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess. W_ Reconvene ORDINANCE NO. 112 Community & Recreation Center Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at 9 :35 P.M. with all Councilmen present. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF'ROHNERT PARK RELATING TO M LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DANCES AND DANCE HALLS. City Maragcr Ca" inan reviewed the Ordinance with the Council discussing the changes that had been made and stated that this ordinance had been re- introduced with the changes made at the January 20, 1969 meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 112 was adopted. City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the Community & Recreation Center. Councilman Rogers reported that a defhate date had not been set for the dedication of the Community & Recreation Center as yet. A discussion was held on the proposed policy for the use of the facility. City Manager Callinan commented that at the last Council meeting the Council requeste& that a policy be drafted which he has done and was sent to each Councilman. He also stated that the proposed policy draft had been dia- cussed with the Recreation Commission at their last meeting at @&i oh the Com,mi s. si on suggested som-e chmanges 100 u"k^d ®. z lengthy discussion followed concerning the proposed policy. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the policy for the use of the Community & Recreation Center as presented by City Manager Callinan was approved with the changes suggested by the Recreation Commission. Mr. Bill Ayers, Rohnert Park resident was in the audience :and asked if he could have a copy of the policy. Cduncil- man Rogers handed him his copy. City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. West, Recreation Director was in the process of working up planned recrea- tion activities to be held at the Recreation Center to Page -7- February 3, 1969 insure maximum use of same. Ordinance No. 114 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 81 - SUBDIVISION OR- DINANCE (Amendment to Text Concerning Conditions for Minor Subdivisions). City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Counciman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 114 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Resolution No. 69 -13 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR CITY MANAGER. City Manager Callinan read the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69-14 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A KTDED SELECT SYSTE24 OF CITY STREETS. City Manager Callinan reviewed the said resolution. Discussion was held with Council, City Manager Callinan and Engineer Hudis participating concerning the City's Select System of Streets. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69- 14 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 69 -15 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING SENATOR COLLIER ON BECOMING CHAIR - MAN OF THE STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution No. 69 -15 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the golf course. He stated that the back nine holes would be ready to be opened by February 15th. Discussion was held on a dedication for the. Golf Course but no action was taken Bob Porter, Golf Pro was in the audience and the suggested changes in green fees were discussed. Resolution No. 69 -16 RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. City Manager Callinan read the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -16 was adopted. page °Stl- February 3, 1969 Work Sessions Discussion was held on a possible work session being set to discuss with Mr. Golis, Mr. Rohnert, Engineer Hudis, Council, City Manager Callinan and a representative from Yoder Associates the report prepared by Engineer MiAia entitled "Report on Capital Projects Improvement Programt° No definite date was set, but Council requested City Manager Callinan to contact all on a favorable time. City Personnel Rules City Manager Callinan gave the Council copies of the City's and Regulations Personnel Rules and Regulations. It was agreed to hold a work session at a, future date after Council had had a chance to review the regulations. City insurance City Manager Callinan reported to Council on his meeting Coverage with Tom Feeney, the City's Insurance Agent relative to the insurance coverage to be put in force for the City. The Council concurred in the insurance coverage to be put into force. Parking area for City Manager Callinan reported on the news release that Trailers, etc. had run in the local newspaper for interested people to call City Hall if they were interested in one spot for parking trailers, boats, campers, etc. He stated that the response had been very small. The Council suggested that possibly the news release should run awhile bnger. Future Neighborhood City Manager Callinan suggested to the Council that they Parks give thought to buying the land for the future neighbor - nood parks as shown on The master plan now, while tine price was right. Proposed Freeway Sign changes Meeting wl"th College Officials' Cotati Sewer Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was requested to commence negotiations for the acquisition of future neighborhood parks in the areas east of the rail- road tracks. City Manager Callinan reported to the Council that he, Mr. Wiggins and Chief Koch had reviewed proposed changes in freeway signs to be made by the Division of Highways. He indicated that the Division of Highway's plans were available for review by the Council after the meeting. City Man age r'Callinan reminded the Council of the meeting to be held with representatives from Sonoma State College on February 5th in the Council Chambers. Councilman Smith reported on the meeting he and 'Councilman Hopkins had attended with representatives of the Cotati Council regarding an agreement for sewer services. He stated he thought that it had gone well and that the Cotati representatives would report back to Cotati Council. "'`He further stated that he thought they were close to Page m9-- February 3, 1969 reaching an agreement acceptable to both cities. City Attorney Mr. Cutler, of Mr. Maxwell's office, stated that since Report Mr. Maxwell was out of town and that he would give a complete report at the next meeting. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss the meeting was then adjourned at approximately 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk