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1969/03/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 3, 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 possible appointments to the Recreaticm Commission and Cultural Arts Commission and per - sonnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular sessionto order at approximately 7 :15 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Roberts Absent: (0) None Late: 1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attor- ney Maxwell, County Planner Jeff Hulse Approval of Min- Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by utes Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 17 and 20, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Communications 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. Arrival of Coun- Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the cilman Buchanan meeting, the time being approxim�::tely 7 :25 p.m. Recreation Commis- Mayor Roberts reported that appointments to the sion Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissions were discussed during the executive sessions, but no appointments were made at this time. Engineer's Report A special work - session meeting was set for Friday, on Capital Pro- March 7, 1969 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Cham- jects Improvement bers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, to discuss Consult- - Program ing Engineer Hudis' "Report on Capital Projects Improvement Program." Rohnert Park - Councilman Rogers informed the Council of an Santa Rosa Con- article in the local newspaper regarding Santa soli.dation Rosa. City Councilman Codding's gesture to resign his position if the Council would consider a con- solidation between Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa. March 3. 1g6q Page -2- Resolution No. RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED SANTA ROSA- ROHNERT 69 -19 PARK CONSOLIDATION. City Manager Callinan read the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No 69 -19 was adopted. Ordinance No. 115 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 86 (Cultural Arts Commission) City Manager Callinan summarized the above ordln- ance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved the reading of Ordinance No. 115 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 116 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING, STANDING, SITTING OR LYING ON ANY STREET, SIDEWALK OR PUBLIC PLACE IN A MANNER TO UNREASONABLY PREVENT, DELAY OR INTERFER WITH THE FREE PASSAGE OF OTHER PERSOM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. City Attorney Maxwell and City Manager Callinan reviewed the Ordinance. Chief Koch, Director of Public Safety, was present to answer any questions the Council might have. Dr. William Cord was pre - sent and asked if provision had been made for parades when streets and sidewalks might be block - ed by crowds. City Attorney Maxwell and Chief Koch assured Dr. Cord that provision for this had been included in the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 116 was waived, and said ordinance was introduced. Resolution 69 -20 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADDITIONAL STUDY CONCERNING ON- CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING PLANNED FOR SONOMA STATE COLLEGE. City Manager Callinan read the above resolution and distributed copies of the resolution to the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -20 was adopted. Del Monte Visitor Councilman Smith introduced Mr. Gerry Hall of Del Monte Corporation who he advised, was pre- paring an article on Mr.' Smith's participation in City Government and was attending the City March 3, 1969 Page -3- Council meeting to take notes and pictures for his article. Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPART - 69 -21 MENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CON - CERNING POPULATION SURVEY. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 69 -21 was waived and said resolution adopted. Nursery Education Mayor Roberts read a proclamation proclaiming Week the week of March 3 through March 9, 1969 as "Nursery Education Week" and urged the citizens of Rohnert Park to participate by visiting nur- sery schools to gain further knowledge. Recess A brief recess was held during which Mayor Roberts presented a copy of the proclamation to Mrs. Evelyn Hahn, President of the Cotati Parents Nursery School Club who was present. File No. 0117 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Bart Mitchell's Mitchell Rezoning application for a zoning change from R -2 -3000 to on Arlen Drive RM -1500 of AP's 143 - 081 -01 & 02 on Arlen Drive at Commerce Boulevard. Councilman Rogers abstained from discussion and voting in this matter due to a declared conflict of interest. The City Manager advised that a public hearing had been set on the proposed Zoning Change and that notices had been mailed to adjacent proper - ty owners and published as a legal notice in the -local newspaper. Mitchell Public Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public Hearing hearing on the zoning application to change AP 143- 081 -01 and 02 to RM -1500 district. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the Public Hearing was declared closed. County Planner Hulse discussed Mr. Mitchellts development plans for a six -plex on the two lots and advised that the proposed plans did not meet the required rear yard set back and parking re- quirements. City Attorney Maxwell suggested that Mr. Mitchell file an application for variance on these points. March 3, 1969 Page -4- Ordinance No. 117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - Arlen Drive at Commerce Boulevard) Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved by the following voice vote, Ordinance No. 117 was introduced: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Smith & Roberts NOES: (0) None AmQrVATTai. ! N \ fV n XlJ_. u� i.la . \ i / Councilman Rogers Councilman Smith asked if the proposed develop- ment would architectually blend with neighboring buildings. Applicant Bart Mitchell was present, and assured the Council that the development would blend with surrounding buildings. File No. 0118 City Manager Callinan reviewed Rohnert Park Golf Lake Estates Realty's request for a lot split in the Golf Lake Lot Split Subdivision. area, The City Manager explained that the lot split had been discussed with Mr. Golis and Mr. Van Logan, the parties involved. A lengthy discussion followed concerning Hinebaugh Creek easement, access to the parcel, elementary school site within parcel, and the 1913 Act Assess- ment on the parcel. Councilman Smith asked that the City receive some evidence in writing that the land designated on the General Plan will be set aside for a park and elementary school. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the lot split requested by Mr. Golis in the Golf Lake Subdivision area was approved with the conditions that the easement for Hinebaugh Creek be dedicated to the City; that there be ample access to the parcel in question; that the new owners be made aware that the City has included in its General Plan an elementary school and park site within subject parcel; and that the applicant post with the City $150.00 to cover amending of the 1915 Act assessment, and that the City be given evidence that the park site is available for $750 an acre. File No. 0116 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Brians Land Brians Land In-• Investment Co.'s proposed development on Petaluma vestment Co. Hill Road. Mr. Robert Theiller was present, and in reply to an inquiry from the Council advised that develop- March 3, 1969 Page -5- ment could not begin until sewer service was available in the area. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved the City Council recommended that the County Planning Commission deny the Giacometti application for zoning change to 11R -3" at 5825 Petaluma Hill Rd. File No. 119 City Manager Callinan distributed copies of a Giffin Mobile preliminary layout submitted by Mr. Everett Giffin Home Park for a mobile home park west of Snyder bane and north of Hinebaugh Creek. Mr. Everett Giffin was present and explained the plans for the development, and distributed copies of the pictures of the mobile homes in settings similar to the type proposed for his development. A lengthy discussion followed regarding Mr. Giffin's request for C ouncil preliminary feelings regarding a mobile home-in this location, and the proper procedure to be taken in this regard. In response to a question from Councilman Rogers, Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Brians band Investment Co.'s proposed develop- ment on Petaluma Hill Road was endorsed in prin- ciple. File No. 0119a City Manager Callinan advised that the temporary College View Youth use permit applied for by the College View Youth Fireworks Club to sell fireworks in the shopping center from June 29 to July 5 had been withdrawn by the Club due to supply problems. File No.0120 City Manager Callinan summarized a temporary use Presbyterian permit application filed by the Faith United Church Fireworks Presbyterian Church to sell fireworks in Sissa.'s parking lot from June 28th to July 4th. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the temporary use permit application by the Faith United Presbyterian Church was approved. Giacometti Zon- City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a. ing Change letter had been received from the Sonoma County Request Planning Department informing the City of the Giacometti's application for zoning change at 5825 Petaluma Hill Road in Santa Rosa from "R -R" (Rural Residential) to 11R -3" (Garden Apartment.) County Planner Hulse was present and advised that the Giacometti's were planning to construct a convalescent home. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved the City Council recommended that the County Planning Commission deny the Giacometti application for zoning change to 11R -3" at 5825 Petaluma Hill Rd. File No. 119 City Manager Callinan distributed copies of a Giffin Mobile preliminary layout submitted by Mr. Everett Giffin Home Park for a mobile home park west of Snyder bane and north of Hinebaugh Creek. Mr. Everett Giffin was present and explained the plans for the development, and distributed copies of the pictures of the mobile homes in settings similar to the type proposed for his development. A lengthy discussion followed regarding Mr. Giffin's request for C ouncil preliminary feelings regarding a mobile home-in this location, and the proper procedure to be taken in this regard. In response to a question from Councilman Rogers, March 3, 1969 03 Mr. Giffin assured the Council that development would be started as soon as the necessary City's permits had been obtained. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as generally favoring the proposed development and suggested to Mr. Giffin that he file an application for the rezoning necessary for the mobile home park so that the matter could be set for public hearing. Subdivision north City Manager Callinan informed the Council that of.Expressway Mr. Paul Golis had contacted the City and asked that the matter of preliminary subdivision lay- out for the area north of the Rohnert Park Express- way be withdrawn at this time. File 0102 The City Manager brought the Council up to date Old College on the problems the City was having relative to Buildings student housing in the Old College Buildings in Ma.rin and Mendocino Halls and the Administration Building. The City Manager displayed pictures of the living facilities and cases of overloading wiring to the Council, and advised that the build- ings had been inspected by the City's Building Inspector and the Director of Public Safety and had been found to be illegally occupied. Students contacted at the time of the inspection were wivp.Yl wri ttP.n noting to wq nntP. thP. 't rP.mi sP.s within 5 days. Recess Reconvene Community & Re- creation Center The City Manager then read a telegram sent to Mr. Norman Spivock, owner of the property, to advise him of the 5 day eviction notice. The City Manager also advised that he had contacted Mr. Spivock by telephone that same day to inform him of the City's action. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the staff's action and instructed the City staff to follow up to insure that the buildings are brought up to Code and that there is to be no occupancy until this is done. Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess. Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen present. The time being approximately 9:05 P.M. City Manager Callinan gave a verbal up to date progress report on the construction of the Community & Recreation Center. March 3, 1969 Page -7- Project No. 1968 -1 City Manager,Callinan gave an up to date progress West side of Free- report on Project No. 1968 -1, the area west of way the freeway, regarding attempts to obtain buyers for the assessment district's bonds and the agree- ment with Sonoma County Flood Control District relative to the construction of the frontage road bridge over Hinebaugh Creek. Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY 69 -22 FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION THEREOF (regarding box culvert on westerly frontage road at Hinebaugh Creek) City Manager Callinan reviewed the agreement with the Sonoma County Flood Control District and summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -22 was adopted. Bicycle Safety Chief Koch reported on the bicycle safety program for the year and informed the Council that Rohnert Park had no bicycle accidents involving bicycle - bicycle or bicycle - vehicle during 1968. Chief Koch advised that the program on bicycle safety included giving instruction on riding at the time licenses were issued, talking to the children in school, bike clinics, articles in the newspapers, and a list of violators were kept on file for future reference and disciplin- ary action to be taken on repeated violators. 1968 Burglar and Mayor Roberts questioned the fact that there was Misdemeanors an increase in misdemeanor and burglary cases during 1968 and suggested the Council set up a work session to discuss this matter with Chief Koch. Chief Koch Letter City Manager Callinan read Chief Koch's letter of Resignation of resignation, and expressed his regret over Chief Koch's leaving for a more challenging role with P.O.S.T. in Sacramento, and commended the Chief for his outstanding past performance of duty. Mayor Roberts also expressed his and the Council b regret in losing the Chief. Chief Koch thanked the City Manager and the Coun- cil for their commendations and expressed his thanks for the cooperation and assistance re- ceived during the four years of his tenure as Director of Public Safety. March 3, 1969 Page -8- Downstairs City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to Balance Due date on staff's attempts to collect $184.00 due the City for the services of Reserve Public Safety Officers at the Downstairs dances held during I ast summer. Mr. Cobs and Mr. Capocy read beeyn contacted with no results. There was a lengthy discussion between the Council the City Manager and City Attorney regarding legal procedure in attempting to collect this over due balance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Coun- cilmen Buchanan and Hopkins were authorized by the Council to appear in Small Claims Court in an attempt to collect this long overdue balance. Financial Insti- City Manager Callinan advised that the Financial tutions Education Institutions Education Day was scheduled for Tues- Day day, March 4, 1969, and approximately 20 institu- tion representatives were expected to attend. Cultural Arts City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council of the Commission problems he was encountering regarding the estab- lishing of by -laws and articles for a non - profit corporation for the Cultural Arts Commission to allow them to raise, deposit and expend funds. r:l 'I IT A tfinrviav o c — J -- `� -.. ++ v ar — rli +ir A++ - F "ptr Mnvvq. l -I -n r- I—, --F' -4-.. .an d-. v t uty r V V V 1 11 V ty 1 1C. " Y V l 1 1 6" V G "J .L G L 1A Id U V "CA U ri V-.L Report bat reports on the progress of obtaining Copeland Creek rights of way; the Expressway- Interchange right of way lawsuit with Spivock Company, the Siri Lawsuit relative to the Expressway project; and the agreement with the County regarding the interchange and freeway agreement with the State; and the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing appli- cation; and the dispute with Spivock Company rela- tive -to the Capital Outlay Recreation Fees for the former College buildings being converted to student housing. Adjournment There being no further h»einesa the meeting uraa adjourned at 9 :45 P.M. to Friday, March 7, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: 7 -'Mayo r__