1965/05/17 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
17 May 1965
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular
session at 8:00 p.m. at the City _Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd.,
Rohnert;Park, with!Mayor Rogers presiding. This regular session
was preceded by a closed executive session commencing at 7:30
held: to; discuss the -l� -B drainage ditch dispute, and an
open work session. No formal action was taken at either of these
sessions.
Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order.
Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella,
V..Smith
Absent: (1) Councilman C. Smith
Also - present: City Manager Callinan, City ,Attorney Maxwell, and
Bonding Attorney Assaf.
City Progress Mayor Rogers made a statement about the current progress in
various activities within the City, and the people largely
responsible for the success of these projects. Among those
named were the Women's Club and their participation with the
Tiny. Tots Area in "B" Park; Mssrs. Carlson, Logue, and Wallis
for -time spent assisting in the construction of the building in
"B" Park; the.20 -30 Club, chaired by Mr. Rasmussen, for painting
the fence along Commerce and Southwest Blvds.; the 20 -30 Club,
led by Mssrs.:Bishop, Strawther, and Keith, for the new arbor in
Alicia Park; Mr. and Mrs. James .Harris for their work with the
Recreation Association baseball program; and finally to the
Chamber;af Commerce Float Committee, including Mrs. Roberts,
Mrs. Leone, Mrs..Betts, Mr. and Mrs..Gillogley, and Linda Betts.
Mayor,-Rogers recognized Mrs.. Roberts who :in turn introduced Miss
Rohnert_..Park, Linda Betts.: Miss Betts presented the lst prize
and Sweepstakes awards to the Council, Mayor Rogers accepting
same.
Councilman V. Smith commended the Float Committee and read
Resolution No. 2270
Resolution #227 Resolution No. 227 - A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ROSE FESTIVAL PARADE FLOAT. Upon motion
by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and
unanimously carried, Resolution No 227 was adopted.'
Presentation Cub Scout Pack 23 arrived at the Council meeting to make a
of Flags presentation',to the City. Mr. Roy Henderson, Webelos leader,
introduced Ricky:.,Norcross and Kevin Halliday who presented an
American and a California Bear Flag to the Council, Mayor Rogers
accepting same. Mr. Henderson also.requested permission to have
the Scoutq assist with the lowering of the flags for the next
two.,weeks.as -part of a Scout project. The .Council thanked the
Cub Scouts and approved Mr. Henderson's request.
City Manager Callinan stated that a meeting had been held with
representatives of Young America Homes and included Mayor Rogers,
ex-officio Planning Commissioner C. Smith,, and City Manager
Callinan, and that as a result of the meeting with Young America,
Mr - Thiesfeld, Planning Consultant, was requested to submit a
report of his thoughts on the matters discussed at the meeting,
and several other :questions raised regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
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Float Committee
Mrs. Roberts, of the float committee, thanked the people who
assisted her on the committee. Included were Mr. and Mrs. Leone,
Mrs. Betts, Mrs. Camotta, Mrs. Black, ,And Mr. and Mrs. Gillogley.
Executive;
Mayor Rogers reported on the executive session which preceded
session
the regular meeting and stated that no official action was taken
although the Council did decide to hold for further study a
compromise proposed by Mr. N. Spivock concerning the drainage
ditch dispute.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
V.. Smith and unanimously parried, the minutes of May 3, 1965
were approved as submitted.
Bills
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously carried, the bills, per the attached
list, were approved for payment.
Communications
Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the
attention of the Council.. No.action was taken on any of these
communications except,•as specifically noted in these minutes.
Recreation
Commission
A letter of resignation was read from Mr. George Endress, a
Recreation Commissioner, who.has moved to Santa Rosa. Resigna-
tion was accepted with regret.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan! seconded'by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried; and in accordance with the
Recreation Commission's recommendation, Mr; Harold Wallis was
appointed to the Recreation Commission to fill the balance of
Mr. Endress' unexpired.term.
Weed Abatement
Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Weed Abatement.
City Manager Callinan stated that over 50 notices had been sent
out to property owners. There being no objections from the
public, the mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution #228
Resolution No. 228 - A RESOLUTION ORDERING CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO ABATE NUISANCES EXISTING WITH THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK, was read by City Attorney Maxwell. Upon motion
by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and
unanimously carried, Resolution No. 228 was adopted.
Zoning Ordinance
Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on the proposed
Zoning Ordinance.
City Manager Callinan stated that a meeting had been held with
representatives of Young America Homes and included Mayor Rogers,
ex-officio Planning Commissioner C. Smith,, and City Manager
Callinan, and that as a result of the meeting with Young America,
Mr - Thiesfeld, Planning Consultant, was requested to submit a
report of his thoughts on the matters discussed at the meeting,
and several other :questions raised regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
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Mr. Norman Spivock appeared and said he had some comments to
: offer on the proposed ordihance but would.hold them until Mr.
Theisfeld's report is submitted for discussion.
Upon motion by Councilman", Pezonella, seconded by :Councilman.,'
V.. Smith and unanimously;`carried, the hearing was continued to
June 7, 1965•
Project 1965 -1 Mr. Assaf of Wilson, Jones, Morton &Lynch, explained Project
1965 -1 proceedings for the improvement of Southwest Blvd. and
- Commerce Blvd. -Mr > Assaf then introduced Mr. Hudis for the
presentation of the,Engiiieers Report.
The Engineer presented his report made pursuant to the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913 and Resolution of Intention No:3214y7
consisting of plans, specifications, maps and descriptions,
estimate of costs, diagram. and assessment. After consideration
by the Council, the report was ordered filed.
Resolution #221. Resolution No. 221 - A`RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
ENGINEER'S REPORT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1965-1. Upon motion by
Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and
unanimously carried,. reading was waived, and said Resolution
was adopted.
Resolution #222 Resolution No., 222.- -.A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING'WAGE
SCALE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1965 =1': Upon motion by Councilman
V.,Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried,
reading._was. waived, and-said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution #223 Resolution No...223 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF
HEARING PROTESTS-.IN RELATION TO PROPOSED•ACQUISITIONS AND
IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1965 -1.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella.and unanimously carried, reading was waived, and said
Resolution was adopted. .
Resolution #224 Resolution No". r, 224' - -- A RESOLUTION CALLING' 'FOR SEALED PROPOSALS;
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.1965 -1. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan,
seconded -::by Councilman V. Smith and uyanimously carried, reading
was waived, and said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution #225 Resolution :No. 225 - A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES
OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF
AS SES,SMENT;.1MPROVEMENT "PROJECT 1965 -1. Upon motion by Council -
man'Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously
carried;, reading was waived,..and said Resolution was adopted.
Resolution #226 Resolution No. 226 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED OF EASEMENT.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, reading 'was waived, and said
Resolution was adopted.
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City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Division of
Highways has approved the expenditure of Section 186.1 Gas Tax
Funds.for this project.
Project 1965 -2
Mr. Assaf explained Project 1965 -2 proceedings for acquiring
sewer and water improvements for the frontage road area on the
west side of the Freeway.
Resolution #229
Resolution No. 229 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS, FRONTAGE ROAD SEWER
AND WATER PROJECT NO. 1965 -2 was read. Upon motion by Council-
man Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was adopted.
Ordinance #53
Ordinance No. 53 ": AN'ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE
OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR. THE COLLECTION THEREOF
IN THE CITY.OF ROHNERT PARK, was explained by City Attorney
Maxwell. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading of Ordinance
No. 53 was waived. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded
by Councilman Buchanan, Ordinance No. 53 was adopted by the
following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan,
Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1)
Councilman C. Smith.
Ordinance #54
Ordinance No. 54.- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROHNERT.PARK AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, was explained by City Manager
Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading of Ordinance
No. 54
was.waived. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded
by Councilman
V. Smith, Ordinance No. 54 was adopted by the
following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen
Buchanan,
Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1)
Councilman C. Smith.
Uniform Traffic
Ordinance
City Attorney Maxwell explained the proposed Uniform Traffic
Ordinance, which is adapted from the League,of California Cities
model: ordinance and the procedure necessary to adopt same.
Resolution 11230
Resolution No. 230 - RECOGNIZING THE LEAGUE.OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
AS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO THE STUDY OF
LOCAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AND APPROVING THE 1964 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES ADOPTED AND
PUBLISHED BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES,.was read by City
Attorney Maxwell. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded
by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
Ordinance #55
Ordinance No. 55 - UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE.; Upon motion by
Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and
unanimously carried, reading was waived.
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1. ;:Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
.,P:ezonelld ;':Ordinance No. 55 was introduced by the following roll
call: vote: " AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, V. Smith,
Mayor Rogers. NOES:,, (0) ABSENT: (1)- Councilman C. Smith.
Public Hearing on the Uniform Traffic Ordinance was scheduled
for June 21, 1965.
Planning. Matters
Wilshire Oil Co.: Use Permit -' Service Station - Southeast corner of Southwest
Blvd. and-,.College View Drive. Mr. George Schilling was present
to represent the applicant. City Manager Callinan outlined the
application and stated that ,the Planning Commission had recom
mended approval o the'appli:cation. Mr. Callinan listed certain
conditions which he recommended including in the use permit.
Upon,,motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried, Wilshire'Oil Co. was granted
a use permit for a Service Station on the,Southeast corner of
Southwest Blvd. and College View Drive, subject to the conditions
listed in City Manager Call'nan's memo to the Council.
Recreation Commission Matters
"B'!,Park.Name City-Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Recreation
Commission has requested permission to select the name for "B"
Park. so it can be`�ahn'ounced. t the Pool Opening on Memorial Day.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, the Council went on.record
as endorsing the nariie to b'e chosen by the Recreation' Commission
for, "B" .Park.
City Manager's Report.',..
Budget Comparison City Manager Callinan submitted the Expense and Budget Comparison
report for the period ended April 30, 1965.
College Dance City Manager Callinan informed the Council that permission had
been requested-by the Sonoma State College Freshman Class to hold
a dance on May` 28, 1965• The dance is to be held outdoors in
t4,e paved area�in front of thoP library building on College View
Drive. Mr. Callinan requested Council approval of the dance and
authorization for the City staff to take any action felt necessary
such as blocking off College View Drive, to assist'thEi College
in conducting;ah orderly dance.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, permission was granted for
the dance>to b6`held, and Mr. Callinan was authorized to assist
in any waynecessary to assure an orderly dance.
Building Code City Manager Callinan requested authorization from the Council to
interpret'the- building code amendment requirement of a membrane
under concrete'slabs, as referring to living quarters only and
waiving this requirement for garage slabs.
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Upon motion by Councilman - .Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously,.carried, the.Council endorsed the
interpretgtion and waived the requirement of a membrane under
concrete garage slabs.
Police Radio City Manager Callinan requested authorization to purchase a
compact radio receiver for,the.Police Department.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, City Manager Callihan was
authorized,to
act radio receiver for use by the
Police Department. p-
purchase a com
Insurance City Manager Callinan advised the - Council that arrangements had
been made with the City Insurance Agent to.have all City
insurance expire at the same time and as existing policies
terminate, they will.be re-written to coincide with the anni-
versary elate of the City's major policies.
High School City Manager Callihan reported that verbal approval had been
given him by Mr. Meyer of the Petaluma School Distri-e- t ;;that the
proposed sewer and water rates for the High School a:re:accept-
able. Mr. Callinan also stated that verbal authorization had
been given to proceed with ann.exati6n' of _the ;..high 'sdhool site.: :
Mr. Callinan.:further stated that.the School District should be
required, to improve Copeland Creek to some extent and he was
going to ask the County Flood Control for a recommendation on
this.
Police Dept. City.Manager Callinan advised the Council that there is a
Possibility that the City may lose one Police Officer, and that
recruitment to establish an eligibility list would be initiated
so that the least amount of time would be lost during any,.
eventual changes.
Industrial City Manager Callinan reported on the first meeting of the
Development Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee. Those
attending the meeting were Mr. Moore, P.G. &E.; Mr. Groom, Groom
Equipment Co..; Mr. Golis, Rohnert Park Development Co.; Mr.
Reece Cal', -Wood Manufacturing Co.; Mr. Judson, A. &A. Concrete
)Bloch Ca..; ,and Mr.... ,Callihan.
City Attorney's Report
Legislation City Attorney Maxwell reported to the Council on a bill pending
in the legislature to require a City that provides water service
to purchase any existing water company when territory is annexed
to .a City, rather than compete with the existing company as
present legislation allows. Mr. Maxwell requested permission to
write in.opposition to this proposed legislation.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried, City Attorney Maxwell was
authorized to write the necessary letters opposing this legis-
lation on behalf of the City.
Public Appearances
Mr. Spivock Mr. Spivock requested a specific date when the matter of the
drainage ditch in subs 10- 11 -12 -B will be brought before the
Council. Council set the item for the meeting of June 7, 965•
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.m
APPROVED.
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Bicycle
City Manager Callinan reported that Chief Koch was working on
includes making the
Ordinance
revisions for the Bicycle Ordinance which
three and changing the cost to $1.50
license for a year period
50¢ The Council generally endorsed
for 3 years or per year.
the proposed changes so that the orders could be placed for the
necessary licenses.
Hardin Suit
City Attorney Maxwell reported on the status of the Hardin suit.
Matters from Councilmen
Mayor Rogers announced that Councilman V. Smith had been elected
Mayors & Counc.
Chairman of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association of Sonoma
Assn.
County.
Police Dept.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Council voted to commend
V. Smith and unanimously carried, the
Police Officers Patton and Northam for their fine police work
over the past week -end as noted in a memo from Chief Koch to
City Manager Callinan.
Fire Protection
General discussion was held regarding fire protection and fire
equipment for the permanent College site.
Industrial
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Development
Buchanan and unanimously carried, Councilman Pezonella was
Industrial
appointed ex- officio member to the Chamber of Commerce
Development Committee.
Public Appearances
Mr. Spivock Mr. Spivock requested a specific date when the matter of the
drainage ditch in subs 10- 11 -12 -B will be brought before the
Council. Council set the item for the meeting of June 7, 965•
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.m
APPROVED.
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