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1969/06/02 City Council MinutesROMUM PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 2, 1969 The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice -Mayor Smith presiding. Call to Order Vice Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 705 p.m. Roll Call Prceemt: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts & Smith Absent: (1) Mayor Rogers Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Consulting Engineer Hudis, County Planner Jeff Hulse Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by fbuncilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 199 20 and 279 1969 were approved as `submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Babe Ruth Baseball Councilman Hopkins initiated a lengthy discussion regarding Uniforms the need for uniforms and equipment for the new Babe Ruth Baseball League. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to purchase uniforms for three teams in the Babe Ruth Baseball League, and equipment up to a maximum amount of $800.00 with an effort being made to have Catati jointly finance the purchase. Vice -Mayor Smith asked that the record show that he voted "Aye" with reservations. Petaluma School Councilman Buchanan reported on his meeting as Council Board, Meeting representative on the Petaluma School District Advisory Committee, and that the subject of discussion was the con - struction and site selection for a combination junior and senior high school. Dog Complaint Mr. Harrison Ledbetter, 391 Arlen Avenue, appeared before Mr. Ledbetter the Council advising that he had reported to the Police Department many times the fact that dogs were running loose in his neighborhood, ruining his yard, and suggested June 2, 1969 Page -2- that the impound fee be changed from the present $5.00 to $25.00 which he felt would end the problem. The Council asked that the City staff report back to the Council in 30 days regarding the activities of the Police Department in enforcing the leash law in the City. Ordinance No. 121 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ENTRY OF HORSES, COWSt AND OTHER HARD HOOPED ANIMALS UPON ANY PUBLIC STREET, PARK OR PUBLIC PLACES City Manager Callinan reviewed the above ordinance which had been introduced at the May 199 1969 meeting. Mrs. Joan Betts, 308 Burton Avenue, was present and read a letter, previously forwarded to all members of the Council, objecting to the Ordinance. Mrs. David E. Hobbs, 369 Burton Avenue was recognized, and said she was not a horse owner, but could see no reason why the.horses should be kept off the streets. Mr. Joe Hopper, 430 Alta Avenue, was present and objected to the ordinance, stating that horse owners had to get to and from home to pasture in order to groom their horses at their homes. Mr. Hopper invited the Council to Sebastopol to see the Rohnert Park children show their horses. Mrs. Richard F. Gattrell, 7893 Adrian, was recognized and advised that a 4 ®H group was being formed in Rohnert Park which should help in the training of youths handling horses, aid objected to the ordinance until bridal paths could be established. Mr. Paul Golis was present and objected to the ordinance advising that he intended to develop homesites especially for resident horse owners, and that if the ordinance was passed horses would'be restricted from bridal trails be- cause bridal trails will one day be considered part of the park system. Mr. Golis offered acreage to the 4 -H group for cultivation. The Council recommended that the horse owners meet and pre - pare a policy for consideration by the Council and which they feel would,be acceptable to both the City and the horse owners. The adoption of Ordinance`No. 121 was deferred pending receipt of the requested suggested pobcy. Ordinance No. 122 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING �ORDINANCE40. 47 (Mobile Homes in- eluded as Dwelling Units.) City Manager Callinan'reviewed'the ordinance relative to recreation fees being charged to mobile homes. June 2, 1969 Page -3- City Attorney Maxwell summarized the changes made in Ordin- ance No. 122 following the May 19th City Council meeting. City Attorney Maxwell suggested that the Ordinance be re- introduced since the changes were major changes in the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberta, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 122 was waived and said Ordinance was re- introduced. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized by the Council and objected to the ordinance as he felt it was discriminating, stating that Las Casitas had not paid a recreation fee, and that future mobile home parks intended to provide adequate re- creational facilities for their tenants. File No. 0130 City Manager Callinan reviewed the use permit application MoCulloh of Mr. & Mrs. E. McCulloh for a home for elderly persons at 385 Bonnie Avenue. The City Manager also advised that notices of the Public Hearing had been mailed to residents in the area. City Manager Callinan read the recommendations of the Sonoma County Planning Department: (1) that there be no children in residence (2) that no more than two automobiles be allow- ed on the off - street parking provided and no permanent street parking of automobiles will be allowed; (3) no adver- tising signs on the premises. The County Planning Depart- ment recommended approval of the use permit. Vice -Mayor Smith declared open the scheduled public hearing on the use permit application of Mr. & Mrs. E. McCulloh. Mr. Dave Casterouse, 381 Bonnie Avenue was present and protested the application for a home for elderly persons stating that there was another home of this type in the neighborhood. Mr. Casterouse also reported that according to his research the square footage per person for this type of home did not meet the minimum Uniform Building Code requirements. Mrs. Valentine Barron, 386 Bonnie Avenue was present and was protesting the use permit application because she felt this type of use would cause depreciation in neighborhood property value. Mrs. David E. Hobbs, was recognized by the Council, and stated that although she was not a neighbor of the McCulloh's she could not see how anyone could object to elderly people living in their neighborhoods. Mrs. Wanda McCulloh, the applicant, was present and advised the Council that the home for elderly persons in the neigh- borhood had closed, and that she had been advised by the June 2, 1969 Pam m4_ County Welfare Department that there was a need for this ;type o/fq home in the Rohnert Park ' area and suggested that if ad i additional information . - fV99 �A � ,A A • 1 • d_ � was requirdd reg. living condi- tions in the home, Mrs. Thornton of'-the County Welfare De- partment could be contacted for specific informnatinr_ There being no one else wishing to be heard and no written protests filed the public hearing was declared closed. Upon motion by Councilman- Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, the use permit application of Mr. & Mrs.. E. McCulloh for a home for elderly persons was approved subject to the conditions .- .:.recommended by the County Planning Department, compliance with all City ordinances, and that the number of paying guests be limited to five persons. Pile No. 0121 City Manager Callinan reviewed.the lot split application Golis Lot Split submitted by Mr. Paul Golis of Cofego Enterprises, for AP 143 -- 320.09, the area south of the ExpresswRy along future Country Club Drive. r®;ject " '19 00-1 Expressway-Inter- change Utility re- location Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the splitting of 9P 143- 320 -09 as requested by Mr. Paul. Golis for the area south of the Expressway along future Country Club Drive was approved. City Manager Callinan reviewed conversations held with representatives of the State Division of Highways and State Controller's Officer regarding financing for the City's assessment of sewer plant property in Project 19681, Codding land area frontage road, and advised that he had been in- formed that the assessment could be paid off with Gas Tax Funds. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the payment of Project No. 1968 -1, Assessment No. 4 which is on City property from Gas Tax Funds. Consulting Engineer Fludis gave an up to date verbal report on the status of the frontage road project. Paul Golis was recognized and commented on the need for sewer and water service for the Knutdsen property and his conver- sation with Mr. Callinan.and`Mr. Hugh Codding relative to extending the services. .11 brief discussion followed. City,Manager Callinan reviewed previous discussions relative to the proposed relocating of existing overhead utilities to allow the Division of.`Highways to begin construction of the southbound ramps of the Interchange. The City Manager also reviewed the procedure.for using Rule 20 money for undergrounding utilities.. June 2, 1969 Page -5- Mr. Paul Golis was present and expressed opposition to us- ing Rule 20 funds in this area stating that Rule 20 funds should be used in the older established areas of the com- mninity. Mr. Ralph Pitch of P.G. & E. and the City Manager again explained why the use of Rule 20 money is suggested for this project. A brief discussion followed. Resolution No. 69 -56 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT DEED EASEMENT TO THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CONPANY Recess Reconvene Outer Pacers Club Project 1968 --3 Amended Assessment City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Coundilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 69 -56 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Vice -Mayor Smith declared a five 'minute recess. ViceMayor Smith reconvened the meeting with the same four Councilmen present. The time being approximately 9s00p.m. Members of the Outer Pacers Square Dance Club appeared be- fore the Council and showed slides of the float they entered in the Alameda Parade for squaredance clubs at which they won 1st place over thirty -nine other entries. Vice-Mayor Smith commended the Outer Pacers Club for their outstanding representation of the City of Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the proposed amendment of Assessment No. 1 of Project 1968 -3 Copeland Creek Improvement Project, also summarizing the reasons for the amended assessment. Vice -Mayor Smith declared open the scheduled public hearing on the amended assessment, Project 1968 -39 Assessment No. 1. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written pro - tests filed the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. 69 -57 RESOLUTION CONFI10UNG.AMEN1M ASSESSMENT - Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3f Assessment No. 1 City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 69 -57 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Community & Recrea- City Manager Callinan advised that a progress payment was tion Center due to James Construction in the amount of $1,265.40. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, progress payment No. 8 in the amount of $19265.40 to James Construction was approv- ed for payment. June 2, 1969 Pao ®6_ Donations to Community City Manager Callinan acknowledged the following donations & Recreation Center to the Community & Recreation Center: Homeowners Association $13.00 check for cigarette urn _ Lions Club Leoturn :. Women's Association'- Paint John Reea PTx` Painting Sting Rays Swim Team - Coffee pot Brownie Troop = Plags Community & Recrea- The City Manager advised that the track for the drapes on the tion Stage Drapes stage at the Community & Recreation I Center was not adequate and suggested replacement estimated at $138.00. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimouisly approved, the City Manager was authorized to replace the existing inadequate track for the stage curtain at the Community & Recreation Center. Merchants Meeting City Manager Callinan advised that a meeting was being held on June 3, 1969 At 12 :00 noon in the City Council Chambers with the merchants in the Rohnert Park Center and Manor Center to discuss a Merchants Assooiation, maintenance of the shopping center and activities to encourage shopping in Rohnert'Park. Recreation; .Summer City Manager Callinan presented and explained a sc'hedule'' Rates of the pay rates for Recreation Department summer employees. Upon motion by'Counoilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the rates for summer employees of the Recreation Department were approved. Golf Course Report City Manager Callinan presented the Council with a detailed for May revenues report for the golf course for the month of May as prepared by the Assistant to the C3.ty Manager, Bob Albright. City Attorney's City Attorney Maxwell gave an up to date verbal report on Report the by-laws for the non profit corporation of the Cultural Arts Coamni.ss on,' `, the Expressway inter6hange right of way lawsuit; the Siri lawsuit relative tothe Expressway pro - ject; and reported that a petition for rehearing had been filed with the Public Utilities Commission relative to the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing application. Adjournment There .being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:45 P.M. to an Executive Session to be held immediately following the Rohnert Park Civic Commission meeting this 'date. ffeputj City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor - ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 2, 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in executive session at approximately 9:51 p.m. with Vice - Mayor Smith presiding. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith Absent: (1) Mayor Rogers Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell Golf Course A discussion was held relative to the communication re- Irrigation ceived from Mr. Lynch of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch con- cerning the litigation concerning the golf course irrigation contract. Adjournment The executive session adjourned at approximately 10000 p.m. � t City Clerk APPROVED: