1969/03/17 City Council MinutesRAT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 17, 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'Reoreation,
- Cultural Arts and Model City Commissions.
Call to Order Mayor Roberts called' the meeting of the regular session to
order at appradmately 7915p,m.
Roll call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Roberts
Absent (0) None
Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan (his time of arrival is
noted in the minutes).
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
County Planner Jeff Hulse, Bond Counsel
Philip Assaf
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of Maroh 3
and March 7, 1969; were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved.
Sonoma County - Santa
It was the decision of the Council that Councilman Hopkins
Rosa Planning Com-
represent the,City of Rohnert Park at the annual dinner of
mission Meeting
the Sonoma County -Santa Rosa Planning Commissions to be
held on March 209, 1969 at the Los Robles Lodge in Santa
Rosa.
Rohnert Park Express-
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
way
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council reaffirmed
its position that the extension of the Rohnert Park Express -
way into the County jurisdiction be named the Rohnert Park
Expressway and that the County be advised that it was the
City's intention to name the extension of the Rohnert Park
Expressway on the west side of the freeway within the
Rohnert Park city limits, the Rohnert Park Expressway.
Recreation Commission
Councilman Rogers advised that appointments to the Reorea --
tion Commission had been discussed during the Executive
Session.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved., Mr. Mike Crowley, 3725
Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, was appointed to the Recreation
Commission as the representative of Sonoma State College.
Ordinance No. 115
All OR =ANCE AMMMING ORDINANCE NO. 86 (Cultuzmsl Arts
Commission)
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Councilman Smith asked that the record show that he objected
to the parking facilities proposed by the applicant because
of inadequate screening.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council granted architectural approval of the proposed
development, and made the necessary findings and granted a
variance to the covered parking requirement of the zoning
ordinance, and also advised that the applicant to use due
control in roviding adequate screening of a faoili-
tiesi Ayes (p3) Hopkins, Rogers & Roberts No-es (2 ) Smith &
Buchanan.
City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Bart Mitchell's applica-
tion for a zoning change from R -2 to 16Z -1500 of two lots
on Arlen Drive and his application for variances to permit
the construction of a six -pleu thereon in accordance with a
plot plan and elevation plan submitted.
Councilman Rogers abstained from discussion and voting on
this matter due to a declared conflict of interest.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Sub -
division 1 -A deed restriction restricted the building of
anything larger than duplexes on the lots under discussion,
and although, according to City Attorney Maxwell, the City
is not bound by deed restrictions in granting zoning
changes he felt, the Council should be aware of them. There
was a brief discussion between the Council, City Attorney
Maxwell and Mr. Mitchell, regarding the deed restrictions
on the lots. -
Ordinance No. 117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change
Arlen Drive at Commerce Boulevard)
City Manager Callinan reviewed the above ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Rogers
abstaining, the reading of Ordinance No. 117 was waived and
said ordinance adopted.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Rogers
abstaining, the Council made the necessary findings and
granted Mr. Mitchell's request for variances from the City's
zoning regulations for rear yard set -back and off - street
parking requirements to permit the construction of a six -
plex apartment on Arlen Drive in accordance with the eleva-
tion and plot plan submitted.
File No. 0119 City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Everett Giffin's applica-
Giffin tion for zoning change from "A" Agricultural to "EK 1500"
of Assessor's Parcels Nos. 143- 310 -22 and 25 to permit the
construction of a mobile home park on Snyder Iona north of
Hinebaugh Creek. The City Manager advised that notices of
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Mrs. Light, County resident on Snyder bane, was present
and asked the Council if residents outside the City limits
would be permitted to eonneot to the City hater and sewer
facilities. Mrs. Light was advised by the Council that
these facilities were provided for City residents only,
although Councilman Smith indicated a review of this policy
might be in order,
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City Attorney Maxwell summarized the above ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordin-
anoe Ho. 118 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
File No. 0120
City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Paul GolisI application
for a use permit to construct a "Mr. Swiss" drive -in res'
taurant on Southwest Boulevard. He advised that a public
hearing had been set on the proposed use permit application
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Paul Golis Public
Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing
Hearing
on the application for a use permit to construct a "Mr.
Swiss" drive -in restaurant on Southwest Boulevard.
fte planning staff report was read.
Mr. Jack Anderson,' Burton Avenue resident, expressed his
feelings against restaurants all along Southwest Boulevard.
There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written
protests filed, the public hearing was declared closed.,
Mr. Denningo representative of Mr. Paul Golis, was present
Mobile Home Parks Sonoma County Planner Hulse presented the Council with a
brochure illustrating a mobile home park in Sonoma similar
to the one proposed by Mr. Giffin on Snyder Lane.
Parking Facilities Mr. Hulse also pointed out to the Council that the City's
for Drive -ins Zoning ordinance does not include parking requirements for
drive -in restaurants.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council—wou?
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the planning staff was
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and discussed with the Council the arohiteotural design
and origin of "Mr. Swiss ". Councilman Smith expressed his
objections to the free - standing sign proposed for the Mr.
Swiss development.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Buchanan
absta.in'ng, a use permit for the development of a "Mr.
Swiss" drive -in restaurant on Southwest Boulevard was grant -
ed to Mr. Golis, subject to the following conditions:
1. That a shake roof be installed on the building;
2. Any signs would have to be a part of the building;
3. That the free standing sign shown in the plot
plan would not be allowed; and
4 That Council approval would be required for the
final approval of the design and position of the
sign, and also the site and landscape plans.
Arthur Avenue
City Manager Callinau advised that the City had been con -
Renaming
tatted by Post office officials expressing their concern
over the fact that there was an Arthur Avenue in Cotati
and in Rohnert Park which would confuse not only mail de-
livery, but visitors alike.
Mayor Roberts suggested that Rohnert Park's Arthur Avenue
be changed to Avram Avenue.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the City Attorney was
directed to prepare an appropriate resolution changing
Arthur Avenue in Rohnert Park to Avram Avenue.
Washburn Zoning
City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Mrs. Wash:
Violation
burn of 271 Arlen Drive, was in violation of the City's
zoning ordinance for failing to obtain the necessary
variances from the City before sealing off her garage door.
The City Manager asked for the Council's feelings as to how
strict the City staff should be with violations of the
City's codes of this nature.
After a brief discussion it was the decision of the Council
that since Mrs. Washburn was a tenant, that the matter be
taken up with the owner of the property.
Mobile Home Parks Sonoma County Planner Hulse presented the Council with a
brochure illustrating a mobile home park in Sonoma similar
to the one proposed by Mr. Giffin on Snyder Lane.
Parking Facilities Mr. Hulse also pointed out to the Council that the City's
for Drive -ins Zoning ordinance does not include parking requirements for
drive -in restaurants.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Council—wou?
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the planning staff was
Project No. 1961 ®1
Resolution No. 69-25
Recess
Reconvene
Project No. 1968 -1
March : -: 969 r
directed i prepare • : necessary amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance f• drive-in ;n parking requirements for
approval by • "•
The City Manager advised that a public hearing had been
set can the proposed amendment of assessment No. 5.3-5-6.2
of Project No. 1961 -1 and that notice of the hearing had
been published. He then explained the amended assessment.
Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing on
the amended assessment; Project No. 19611; Assessment
No. 5.3- 5-6.2. There being no one wishing to be heard and
no written protests filed, the public hearing was declared
closed.
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 69-25 was waived, and said resolution was adopted,
Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess at approximatel;
8340 p.me
mayor itooerzs reconvenea Tne mee -ving wig aju vounci e
present. The time being approximately 9 :05 p.m.
City Manager Cailinan gave an up to date report on the
progress of Project No 1968 -•1, Coddingland, Unit 1 Assess-
ment District.
City manager Vallinan also advisea that the vity v nvv a.n
a position to award a contract at this time because the
City had no bidders on the bonds for the project.
Mayor Roberts announced that this was the time and place of
heaving on the Engineer's Report,and Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 68 -.45. Written protests received from Paul Golis
for A.J. Anderson and Chris and Emily Knudtsen were read
by City Manager Callinan, considered by the Counoil, and
ordered filed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present
desiring to be heard and all present wishing to speak were
given the opportunity. lifter full consideration of all
written and oral oomments, the hearing was continued to
.April 7v 1969 at 7 :30 p.m.
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Mr. Hugh Codding was present and stated that although he
hadn't requested them he felt that there was justification
for 1915 Act proceedings and that if the City dial not feel
that the interchange is necessary at this time then the
Council could delay the frontage road project for three or
four years, and that unless he, Mr. Codding, had the full
vote of the Council that the majority of the property own -
ers would drop the proceedings. Mr. James Groom was pre-
sent, and agreed with Mr. Coddings feelings concerning the
importance of the project to the`oommunity. The Council
indicated that they too felt the project was extremely
important.
Boy's Baseball City Manager Callinan advised that the Recreation Commission
had reviewed Mr. Dick Driggs request for a subsidy for the
Boys' Baseball Program, and the Commission was recommend-
ing that the Council approve a total subsidy of $10200 to
the Boys' Baseball Program and the Rohnert Park team entered
in the Santa Rosa Joe D3Maggio League.
A lengthy discussion was held between the Council, City
Manager Callinan and Mr.. Driggs regarding the increase in
boys' baseball teams, and the uses for the $1,200.00.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council approved an
appropriation of $1,200 to the Boys' Baseball Program and
Colt Team in the Joe DiMaggio League with any funds given
to the Boys' Baseball Program supervised by Mr. Driggs to
be reimbursed to the City at the end of the baseball sea-
son and the disbursement of said appropriation to be con -
trolled by the City Manager.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved the Council asked that an
itemized accounting of the funds spent for the Boys' Base -
ball Program be made available to the Council at the end of
the season.
Swim Meet booths City Manager Callinan'reviewed the Council's decision on
July it 1968 that at the time the Council issue to the
Sting Rays exclusive use of the pool for periods of time
that the pool is not open to the public, then they will
also decide whether to grant exclusive or non - exclusive
rights to booths.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council granted to
the Sting Rays exclusive rights to booth use at their swim
meets on March 22 and 23 and April 26 and 27, 1969-
Model City Commis- City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Model
sion City Commission meeting with Sonoma State College students
scheduled for Thursday night, March 209 1969 at 8 :00 p.m.
Mayor
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Project 1968-3-Cope.
City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on Project
land Creek
1968 -3, Copeland Creek Improvement. He presented a bill
from Carl J. Woods in the amount of $959 ®50 for work done
in the downstream area of the project.
pon motion by Comai"Iman Bcac' , seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, Carl J. Woods' bill in the
amount of $959.50 was approved for payment.
Mr. Callinan also advised the Council of a bill in the
amount of $7276.737 :-L=m Carl J. Woods for emergency work
completed upstream at the Copeland Creek bridge on Snyder
Lane, but i u was the opinion of rue City .engineer and City
Attorney that the emergency work necessitated by the recent
storms should not be paid for by the City and that the
matter is being discussed with Mr. Woods.
Community & Reorea,-
City Manager Callinan gave an up>to date progress report
tion Center
on the construction of the Community & Recreation Center,
advising the Council that clean -up work remained to be done
by the contractor, and that finish grading of the site
was the only major item uncompleted.
City Manager Callinan presented Progress Payment #6 in
the amount of $17019-00 to James Construction for work
completed.
Upon motion by Councilmen Rogers. seconded by Councilman
Buohanan and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
payment of Progress Payment No. 6 to James Construction in
the amount of $17019.000
City Attorney's
City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief up to date verbal report
Report
on the Siri Lawsuit relative to the Expressway Project;
the Expressway- Interchange right-of way lawsuit with Spivook
Company which was now before the judge for decision; pro-
gress on obtaining Copeland Creek rights of way; Spivook
Company's request for City's justification of requesting
Capital Outlay Recreation islands; non - profit corporation by-
laws for Cultural Arts Commission; the Southwest Boulevard
'Grade Crossing Aimlication which is now in the h ncia of *hA
PUO Examiner; and the agreement being redrafted between
the City and State,and,/or County regarding planned free-
way interchange.
Mayor