1964/08/17 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
17 August 1964
The Council of the City of Rohnert 'Park met this date in regular
session at 8:00 p.m. at•the City Office, ''435 Southwest Blvd.,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Buchanan presiding.. This regular ses-
_` sion, was 'preceded.by: a, personnel. sesssq ,'at wh dh no formal
action was = taken. Purpose of the personnel session was to dis-
cuss possible appointments to the proposed Industrial Develop-
ment Committee.
Roll Call`: Present: (5) Mayor Buchanan `Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, Co
Smith, V Smith.
Absent: (0)` .
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pezoneila and unairrriously approved, the riinutes of August 3,
=1964 =were approved with the following` ohange: Page 3, Paragraph
8, change Councilman V. Smith's "No'1 vote to "Aye ", at Council-
man V. Smith's request.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V.
Smith and unanimously approved, the mitutes'of August lo, 1964
were improved as submitted.
Bills
Communications
Planning and
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rog-
ers and unanimously approved, the bills submitted on August 3,
1964 were .approved for payierit.,; =
' Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the
attention of the Council.' No action was taken by the Council
on any of the communications. In addition to communications
listed, two resolutions were received from the Rohnert Park Home-
owners Association; one pertaining to Couhcilmens expenses and
one to the. City.'" service billings practices.
Zoning R6ioning�of Assessor's Parcel. Nos-.143 081 -�1&2. 15_35 Arlen Dr.
Councilman C Smith advised "the Council that since he works part
time for applicant Bart Mitchell, that he would abstain from
voting on Mr. Mitchell's applications.
Mayor Buchanan declared the public 'hearing open on Mr. Bart
Mitchell's: request for rezoning 'of the- -above parcels.
City Manager Callihan advised the Council that a letter had been
received from Golis & Fredericks transmitting a set of 'deed'
restrictions for.Unit :l -A which specify that nothing larger than
duplexes could be constructed on the lots for which the rezoning
was being. requested: Mr. Callinan'also advised that a phone call
had been `rec;eived; from Mrs`. 'Medica favoring the rezoning. Mr.
Mitchell took part in the discussion from the floor.
Mayor Buchanan declared the.public hearing closed.
Councilman Pezonella made a notion to grant the zoning requested
to .;permit Mr'. Mitchell to constructea 10 unit apartment house on
lots 143 - 081 -1 &2. Motion •died `for lack of a'`second.
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Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith
the request for rezoning was denied by the following vote: AYES:
(3) Councilman Rogers, V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (1)
Councilman Pezonella. ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman C. Smith
Rezoning`of Assessor's Parcel!No. 143- 082 - 1,_201 Arlen Dr.
Mayor Buchara declared the public-hearing-open on-Mr.-Bart
Mitchell's request for zoning to allow the construction of a tri-
plex at the above address.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a letter of pro-
test had been received from the Faith Presbyterian Church and a
phone call in protest had been received from Mr. Robert Murray.
The City Clerk read the letter from the Faith Presbyterian Church,
Participating in the general discussion with the Council were the
applicant, Mr. Mitchell, and Rev. Harvey Robinson of the Faith
Presbyterian Church,
Mayor Buchanan declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers
the request for rezoning was denied by the following vote: AYES:
(4) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES:
(a).ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman C. Smith. ABSENT: (0)
Use Permit for Sign Standard Oils Wilfred Station
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that - approval of this
request had been recommended by both the County Planning -Staff
and the.City Planning,Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and unanimously approved, a use permit was granted for a
sign.at.the Standard Oil Station at Wilfred Ave.
Use Permit for Medical Bldg.-- Drs. Davis and Seisums
City Manager Callinan. advised the Council that approval of this
i°equest had been recommended by both the County Planning Staff
and the City Planning Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and.unanimously approved, a use permit was granted to Drs.
Davis and Seisums for a Medical Bldg. at 50 Arlen Dr.
Sanitary Sewerage. motion. by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith
Project 1964 -1 and unanimously approved, the Council approved progress payment
No. 3 t Argonaut Constructors in the amount of X610,337.51.
General discussion was held regarding the backfill on Sanitary
Sewerage Project 1964 -1. Participating in the discussion with
the Council were Engineer of Work Hudis, City Attorney Maxwell
and City Manager Callinan.
Resolution #188 Resolution No. 188 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ARGO-
NAUT CONSTRUCTORS, Sanitary Sewerage Project 1964 -1, was read and
moved by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and
unanimously adopted.
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Resolution #185
Resolution No. 185 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND
DIRECTING ENGINEER OF WORK TO FILE NOTICE. OF .ACCEPTANCE OF COM-
PLETION, SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT. NO. 1964 -1�, was read by City
Manager Ca11in_an. Upon mot:.on by Councilman V. Smith, seconded
by Councilman Rogers, an. approved, Resolution No.
185.was adopt ied. However, Mr. Huds.was advised not to have the
notice recorded until the agreement approved by Resolution No.
188 had been signed by Argonaut Constructors.
System�of Streets
Resolution No. 186, scheduled for adoptio.n:at this meeting was
postponed until the next Council meeting.
Resolution #187.
Resolution No. 187 - A RESOLUTION DF THE CITY COUNCIL OF,,THE.CZTY
OF.ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING BUDGET.FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOC-
ATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY:FUND TO CITIES, was read and moved by
Councilman.C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unani-
mously adopted.
Industrial
Upon motion by Counci_lman,V. Smith,. seconded by Councilman Rogers
Development
and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell was directed to
prepare an ordinance.establishing an :;Industrial Development
Commission composed of 7 members.
Service
General discussion.was held regarding lat.e..payment charges on
Billings
service,billings, follow -up notices,,- snd,general policy regarding
penalties. Pacticipating from the floor were Mrs. M. Robinson
and Mr. N. Spivock.
A resolution from.the,Homeowners Association pertaining to late
payment charges was..read.
Upon motion by Councilman. Pezone.11a,,seconded by Councilman
Rogers, effective with the November 1, 1964 bills, the delinquent
date will be the �I_Oth of .the.second month being billed, follow up
notice s.,will. be sent, anal service discontinued if not paid by the
15th of the first month following the billing period. Motion
approved by the. - ;following vote: AYES,: (3) Councilmen Pezonella,
Rogers.,; C...Smith._TOES: (.2,)' Councilman V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan.
ABSENT; "(0) ` ....
City Managers Report
Hydrants
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that three fire hydrants
will be installed in-the shopping center in accordance with the
recommendations of the Fire Rating Bureau and that Mr. Golis had
agreed to bear the cost of two and a half hydrants and Mr. Sissa
will pay for one half hydrant..
Park B1dgs.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Pivonka is
removing the buildings in..!',B" Park at no cost to the City, and
that quotes.were being:solic.ited to extend the existing block
frame to construct a:block building..
Zoning Ord.
City Manager Callinan; presented copies of the.proposed Zoning
Ordinance to the Council. A discussion was held concerning the
procedure which would have to be followed before final adoption.
Post Office
Newspaper.
Zoning
Councilman V. Smith requested that City Manager Callinan write
to all`of the local organizations thanking them for their assist -
ance in the recent drive fora local Post Office.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith,.seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved,'City Manager Callinan was requested to
write a letter for Mayor Buchanan's signature commending Mrs.
Flora Preston for her past efforts.on behalf of the City and
looking forward to an equally good relationship in the future.
Mr. Bart`Mitchell.appeared under. "personal appearances" to re-
quest rezoning of block 12, Sub 1 -A from R -1 to C -2.
Planning Commission er requested that Councilman C. Smith
abstain from discussion and voting on this matter as an employee
of the applicant. City Attorney Maxwell stated that as ex- officio
member of the Planning Commission, Councilman C. Smith could
discuss and relay Planning Commission feeling s to 4-� as r
vv ve -- Council.
Participating in the discussion, from the floor, were J. Cronin,
N. Spivock:and R. Goff.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, block 12, Sub. 1 -A was rezoned C -2 for the purpose of
allowing Mr: Mitchell to construct office buildings; only with
the understanding that any drainage easements required by the
City will be provided, and that development plans must be sub-
mitted-through the Planning Commission prior to commencement of
any construction. Motion approved by the following vote: AYES:
(3) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (1)
Councilman V. Smith, ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman C. Smith. ABSENT: (0)
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General discussion was held on the proposed Zoning Ordinance and
whether or not.the Council should sit in on the Planning Commis-
sion's work sessions. City Manager Callinan was also requested
to consult the College regarding the possibility of Mr. Thiesfeld
representing*the*College as a Planning.Commission Consultant, to
be compensated by the College.
Vacation
Upon motion,by Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith
and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was granted one
wbek of his vacation from August 24 1964 through August 28, 1964.
Sewer Service
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Norman Spivock has
requested a contract for sewer service to the area south of East
Cotati Ave. and that City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Max-
well are preparing an agreement for Council consideration.
City_Attorney's
Retort
Collection
City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that the Collection
Agreement
Agreement for Special Assessments, with the County will be before
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 18,
1964.
Post Office
Newspaper.
Zoning
Councilman V. Smith requested that City Manager Callinan write
to all`of the local organizations thanking them for their assist -
ance in the recent drive fora local Post Office.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith,.seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved,'City Manager Callinan was requested to
write a letter for Mayor Buchanan's signature commending Mrs.
Flora Preston for her past efforts.on behalf of the City and
looking forward to an equally good relationship in the future.
Mr. Bart`Mitchell.appeared under. "personal appearances" to re-
quest rezoning of block 12, Sub 1 -A from R -1 to C -2.
Planning Commission er requested that Councilman C. Smith
abstain from discussion and voting on this matter as an employee
of the applicant. City Attorney Maxwell stated that as ex- officio
member of the Planning Commission, Councilman C. Smith could
discuss and relay Planning Commission feeling s to 4-� as r
vv ve -- Council.
Participating in the discussion, from the floor, were J. Cronin,
N. Spivock:and R. Goff.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, block 12, Sub. 1 -A was rezoned C -2 for the purpose of
allowing Mr: Mitchell to construct office buildings; only with
the understanding that any drainage easements required by the
City will be provided, and that development plans must be sub-
mitted-through the Planning Commission prior to commencement of
any construction. Motion approved by the following vote: AYES:
(3) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (1)
Councilman V. Smith, ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman C. Smith. ABSENT: (0)
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
11:10 P.M.
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APPROVED:
Mayor