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1965/08/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 August 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 meeting was preceded by a work session at 7 :30 p.m. and a personnel session at 7:45 p.m. No formal action was taken during either the work session or the personnel session. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (5) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith," V. Smith Absent: (0) Also present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, and Mr. Phil Asaaf -of the law firm of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch. Bills Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith 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 the communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Zoning Ordinance Mayor Rogers declared the continued public hearing open on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. City Manager Callinan and Sonoma County Planning Staff represent- ative Powell advised the Council that Mr. Powell and Mr. Thies - feld had completed all of the revisions on the proposed Ordinance and that it was being prepared for presentation to the Council. The Council requested time to study the revisions before presentation. Mayor Rogers declared the hearing continued to the next regular Council meeting, September 7, 1965. Planning Matters Paul Golis City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Golis had requested approval to split a parcel of property on Transport Ave. (Assessors Parcel No. 143- 02 -22). Mr. Powell advised the Council that all requirements of.the proposed zoning ordinance could be met with the proposed new parcel and the property split will fit in and be compatible to the anticipated development of the area. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried, the Council authorized the lot aplit on Transport Ave. as requested by Mr. Golis. Page 2 16 August 1965 Project 1965 -1 Mayor Rogers turned the char over to Vice -Mayor C. Smith at this point, and abstained from any of the following action because of personal interest in'the area in this improvement project. Mr. Assaf of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch, discussed the assessment proceedings for Project 1965 -11 Entrance Road Improvements. Resolution #252 Resolution No. 252 - A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND:PRQYIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 19651. Upon motion by Councilmen V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, reading was waived and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (1) Mayor Rogers Mayor Rogers - resumed "'the chairmanship of the:medting. Project 1965 -2 City Manager Call.inan, Mr. Assaf and Mr. Hudis 'discussed Frontage Road Sewer and Water Project No. 1965 -2 with the Council. The Clerk repoited',there had been filed with.h6P a petition for improvements to be made pursuant to special assessment and assessment.bond, ;acts, and the engineer's certificate as to the adequacy of the petition The Council considered them- rand;.: ordered them to be filed. -. Resolution #253 Resolution No. 253'- A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE .PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE .ACQUISITION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER.DIVISYON 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. On motion by Councilman V.'Smith, seconded by "Councilman C.-.:Smith and unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolution was adopted., Resolution #254 Resolution No. 254'- A PESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously rarri Ptq _ marling r.rai <rnrl and said Resolution was adopted. Resolution #255 Resolution. No. 255 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE IMPROVEMENTS, Upon Motion by Councilman C. Smith, seccnded by Councilman V. 'Smith and unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolution was adopted. Resolutiont#256 Resolution,N6.,256 " A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S ;REPORT . Upon-motion by Councilman.Pezonella, seconded by Councilman!' V. ` Smith' and''unan'imo:usly carried, reading was waived and said Resolution was adopted. Resolution #257 Resolution No. 257 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF Page 3 16 August 1965 .HEARING. PROTESTS. IN RELATION TO. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF IMPROVE- MENTS., AND DIRECTING NtlTICE. Upgn'm6tion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded.by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolut.ionwas adopted. Resolution #258 Resolution. No .kz58 - A;RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.'.AND DIRECTING'RECORD�,T OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. Upon motion by Councilman °'C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V..,,Amith wind, unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolution. wiles. adopted. Project 1965 -3 City Manager Callinan', "Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Assaf, Mr. Hudis and Mr. Golis discussed Pro'ject,I;96.5 -3, Commerce Boulevard Improve- „ ment, with;..,the Council. Total: cost of the project is estimated at X225,000 to.250,00tJ. City. participation for the Copeland Creek bridge is estimated at 25- 30,000. The project cannot go to bid until the.,engineering,has been completed, right of ways obtained. State approval has been requested to allow the use of Gas Tax Funds for the Copolarid Greek. Bridge. The Clerk reported there had;beep,fi.led with her a petition for improvements to be made pursuant to special assessment and assessment bond acts, and the engineer's certificate as to the adequacy of the petition.., The Council considered them and, ordered them to be filed. Resolution No.. 259 Resolution No. 259 - A RESOLUTION DET_ERMI.NING.TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS.PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR.THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITH- OUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION'4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Council- man Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolution was adopted. Resolution #260 Resolution No. 260 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING.ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman -V. Smith.:and unanimously carried, reading was waived ... and acid Resolution was adopted,,. Resolution #261 Resolution No. 261 - A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS. Upon motion by Councilman - Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V..�Smith and unanimously carried, reading was waived and said Resolution was,adopted. Resolution #230 Resolution No. 250 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED Project 1956 71 ASSES;SMENT:Rt.CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION , .-NO. '%, PROJECT NO. 1956 -1. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, .;;seconded by'.Councilman,Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading was,.waived ' and said, .Resolution was adopted. Public hearing was ­,:set- for September 7, 1965. Resolution # 251, ' °` Resolution No..251�7,...A RESOLUTION DIRECTING. MAKING OF AMENDED Project 1961 -1 ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Page 4 16 August 1965 NO. 120, PROJECT 1961 -1. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading was waived-and said Resolution was adopted. Public hearing was set for September 7, 1965, Annexation 3-A Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Annexation 3-A, High School site on Snyder Lame. No one appeared to protest or comment. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that a 30 day wait before adopting a resolution approving the annexation, was legal. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he felt a written agreement should be executed with the school district prior to finalizing the annexation. The agreement should stipulate water and sewer connection fees, drainage imprbvement required for development of the high schgol, etc. There being no objections, the public hearing .was declared continued to September 7, 1965, and the City Manager and City Attorney requested to prepare an agreement for presentation to the school district. Ordinance #58 Ordinance No.. 58 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MECHANICAL PLAT' DEVICES; REQUIRING LICENSES FOR EXISTING DEVICES; FIXING FEES; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, reading was waived and said ordinance introduced by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen C. Smith, V. Smith, -Mayor Rogers.: NOES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella. ABSENT: (0) Participating in the discussion which followed the introduction of Ordinance No. 58, were Mr. James Cronin and Mrs. Phyllis White. Ordinance #59 Ordinance No. 59, scheduled for introduction at this`meeti was postponed at the request of Mr. Callin an. � City-Manager's Report budget City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the 1964 -65 Audit would:be ready shortly, after which the final 1965 -66 budget'- session could be held. A special meeting will be called at that time. Founders Days City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Recreation Commission members had recommended Council approval to give two swimming pool memberships for the 1966 season to the Chamber of Commerce for use in connection with Founders Days. One is to be used as one of the awards to the new Miss Rohnert Park, and the second is to be used as a door prize at the Founders Day Ball. City Manager Callinan recommended Council approval. Driveway City Manager Callinan reviewed the application by Mr. Golis for Southwest Blvd. a driveway on Southwest Blvd. on the east side of the bridge. Mr. Callinan stated that Flood Control will require a right of way which substantiates Mr. Golis claim that the road would not only serve his property, but Flood Control access to the creek as well. A letter from Flood Control was read. The Council indicated approving the application for a driveway but will not r." Page 5 r` 16 August 1965 Upon motion,,. by ,Counc� lman,�,B�achanan, -. seconded by., Councilman Pezonella a d- ;,6animbusly carried, two.. swimming. pool memberships for the 1966 'seasc� were allotted for Chamber of commerce use in connection with Founders Days. "B" Pool City Manager Callinan discussed the use of "B" Pool by Sonoma Use by College ;... State College om October 4, 1965 through November "19, 1965. The charge- ,to;the College will be $77.7.50 for maintenance and depreciataoru.,r plus the cost of utilities. Mr. Callinan further stated tthatitrshould the Junior-Senior 'High, School , q:*:de to initiate a swimming., program, the College will work"with the City."" as much,.,as possible in adjusting,'their schedule so that both groups can use the pool. Resolution #262 Resolutii6n._No. 262 -.A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE 00k, AILIPORNIA (Swimming.Pool B). Upon motion by Councilman r,:Buchahan,_j seconded by Councilman. C. Smith and unanimously carried, said ResolutW. was adopted.'. Wilfred Grade Councilman Buchanan adv sed`the Council that he would abstain Crossing from participating in any discussiow.praction on this matter ', (because of a persona� ".interest in ` the :area served by the crossing. �` �{ City Mana &er Callinan. informed t.1�e Council that the Wilfred grade cross"«rig „has .not been conAt ucaed. The.Clerk read letters from „Spin Pacific Railroad ,Co. and ?from tFie. Public Utility Commis 0)x”, Mr. Callinan stated that letters had been written to alb persons involved with the grade crossing,.: City Attorney Maxwell stated that it might be possible.to get an extension of time from,. _tY�o .,P:.U.C., but: the City. would 'have , o guarantee -that, until the grade crossing is completed, there ,would be no public use of the road. City Manager Callinan was authorized to continue working on a solution to this matter. Councilman Buchanan resumed participation in the meeting at -this point. Entrance City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Lininger,: Senior Engineer, Pacific Telephone Co. stated that the telephone pole at the Park entrance would be relocated by the telephone co. A temporary move of 18" to put the pole behind the curb and gutter will be followed in three to four months with a permanent relocation. The company is negotiating with Mr. Bart Mitchell for the necessary easements. Driveway City Manager Callinan reviewed the application by Mr. Golis for Southwest Blvd. a driveway on Southwest Blvd. on the east side of the bridge. Mr. Callinan stated that Flood Control will require a right of way which substantiates Mr. Golis claim that the road would not only serve his property, but Flood Control access to the creek as well. A letter from Flood Control was read. The Council indicated approving the application for a driveway but will not 16 August 1965 cite a specific 166ation until such time as Project 1965 -1 has progressed further so a better study of the entrance road area can be made tcldef rmi e the most suitable place for the drive- way. City Attorney's Report Hardin suit City Attorney`MdRWel 11 advised the Council on the status of the Hardin suit. Matters from Councilmen Mayor Rogers Discussion was: Meld of the recent trip to Salinas at the invitation .df thie "'Central.California Communications Corp. to investigate and observe CATV facilities. City Attorney Maxwell stated that the Council would have to adopt an Enabling Ord- inance to Grant Franchise, and then grant the franchise by Resolution. The individual subscribers would pay a monthly fee for the improved service, and the CIity would receive a Franchise Fee. The Council 'indicated that a public hearing would be held in the near future to discuss the community antenna proposal. Public Appearances IIBII pool Mrs. Claire Keller and Mrs. Jean McGraw asked if the Recreation Commission had made any recommendations for improving the safety at "B" Pool. City Manager Callinan informed the ladies that he had received no. specific recommendations from the Commission but that the Public Works Department is presently working at the poollon some of the problems reported to him by the Pool Manager.' Adjournment There being no further' business the meeting adjourned at 1C? jIS -p.m. ;..,. City Clerk APPROVED: / ; -� _- j j / �"