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1965/09/20 City Council Minutesr ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 20, 1965 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 8000 p.m. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers presiding. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith and C. Smith Absent: (l) Councilman Buchanan Also present: City Manager Callinan, George Powell, Sonoma County Planning Staff, Milt Hudis, Con- sulting Engineer, Phil Assaf, Bond Counsel, Richard Maxwell, City Attorney. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, duly seconded Minutes and unanimously approved, the minutes of September 7, 1965 were approved: Bills Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Petition A petition signed by residents was read by Mrs. Le;'Boeuf and presented to the Council. The petition requested weed abatement control in the area between Burton Avenue and the railroad. Communications Communications, per attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of the communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Publio Hearing Mayor Rogers declared the continued public on Zoning Ordin. hearing open on the proposed zoning ordinance. Several sections of the proposed ordinance were discussed with City Attorney Maxwell and Mr. Powell of the County Planning Staff. Council- man V. Smith had several questions concerning the reconstruction of non - conforming structures, outdoor advertising signs, and building heights in residential zones. Upon conclusion of the discussion and with no one in the audience desiring to be heard on the matter, Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing continued until the next regular Council meeting scheduled for October 4th. a Improvement The Mayor announced that.this was the tin-c and Project 19652 place of hearing on the Engineer's report fled pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of' 1913 and Resolution of Intention No. 251. X written protests had been received by the Cler!.c, The Mayor then asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard and all those wishin[-,,- -co speak were given the opportunity. Sixice- -,no one desired to be heard, the hearing was closed. Resol. 269 Resolution No. 269- A Resolution Overruling Protests on Resolution of intention- No. 255, was read. On motion of Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resol. 270 Resolution No. 270 - A Resolution and Order Adopting Engineer's Report, Confirming the Assessment and Ordering the requisitions, was read. Upon motion of Councilman Pezonella, _1 seconded by Councilman C. Smith.and unanimous-1.,y carried, said Resolution was adopted. Reg6l. 271 Resolution No. 271 - A Resolution Designating Collection Officer, was read. Upon motion of Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella., and.,unanimously carried, said Resolu- tion was adopted. ..Resol. 272 Resolution No. 272 -.A Resolution Awarding ale of Bonds, was read. Upon motion of Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and ,unanimously carried,_said Resolution was adopted. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded_by�_ Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the staff was given,the authority to deliver the bonds representing the unpaid assessments to the ...bond buyer at the expiration of the period during which assessments may be paid off. Public Hearing on Annexation 3-A Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Annexation A ugh. Q -Site k - Snyder Thane No one in the audience expressed a desire to be heard in this matter. City Manager Call . inan advised the Council tha,t he had discussed the proposed annexation agree- ment with Mr. Meyer, school district superintend- ent, and was informed that the agreement was being processed through the school's architect's office, the County Co ff** f� unsell;s o -i-ce,., and the appropriate State offices. There being no objections, ,the public hearing was declared continued until October 4, 1965. -2- Planning and Zoning Matters 1. F. Wright - 7230 Adrian Drive - Use Permit Application for Carport Variance The applicant was not present at this point in the meeting. A discussion was held con- cerning the request and Mr. Powell reviewed the Planning staff's report. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Council- man C. Smith and unanimously approved, Mr. Wright's request fora variance was denied. A general discussion concerning building permits and how similar problems with resi- dents could be avoided was held. City Manager Callinan indicated that the staff would draw up some guide lines to advise residents who desire to install improvements on their re- sidence so that the problems concerning violation of setbacks, etc., could be avoided as much as possible. 2. Optimist Club Use Permit Application The staff explained a request received from the Optimist Club to use the A & W lot on which to sell Christmas trees. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Optimist Club was granted a use permit to use the A & W lot on which to sell Christmas trees, with the condition that the club put up a $10.00 deposit to guarantee cleanup. 3. Salvation A.cmv Use; Permit City Manager Callin.an advised the Council that the Merchants' Association had been contacted and they had no objection to the Salvation Army's collection box. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Salvation Army's request for a use permit for a; collection box in the shopping center was approved, subject to the conditions recommended in the Planning Staff's report. 4. Holt's Marine - Use Permit Application - Sales and Service Operation - 5180 Commerce Boulevard Mr. Powell, County Planning Consultant, reviewed his staff report which recommended -3- 3 4 &._b -,- the '9 rantlng of the. _us'e' permit. Mr. Holt, the applicant, was present and informed the Council that a lease had been executed which guarantees him that the paving and installation of curbs and gutters will be done. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonellaand unanimously approved, a use p,ermit,.wds granted to Holt's Marine for a sales ,.and .service operation at 5180.,Commerce Boulevard,­`subject to the con- ditions outlined.in the,staff report. 5- 1 -�__,Neighborhood E Planning .City Manager'Callinan informed the Council that he had advised Mr. Spivock that as far as he was concerned, I Mr,_ .$pivock should sub- mit a plan of development for the entire Neighborhood E so that it could be ,scrutinized and.reviewed prior to presenting a tentative m ap 'for any portions of it to the Council approval. for'a Mr. Powell, County Planning Con6uilant, indicated.that he would work with Mr. Spivock on-,_this and was requested to do so. 6. Santa Rosa General -Plan A. discu'asi.on was .. held concerning the area the City, of S, -Anta..Rosa proposed to include in 'the updating of their General Plan. Mr. Powell presented a map outlining the various boundaries to. which the General Plan should adhere, and.briefed the Council of the County -,,.,stdff.Is feelings. Upon conclusion of the ..discussion, the Council went on record to the effect that they would like to see Santa Rosa limit the area of its General Plan to that,.-area recommended by the County Planning Staff.. Mr. Powell was instructed to inform the 0 oi i � 4-�r 'D I � " - 4 " - ss-; on of the Counc-; -1 1 s Vj _L -CkIIII �116 \.1 VII-UIA L Uj- U.L� _L.J_ action. 7. Batch..Plant Screenin-- Machine A discu&8 .. n,:,.was'held concerning the batch plant's­r6quest for permission to use a portable ' screening machine in its operation on the,Yesterly Frontage Road, for which they received a use permit several weeks ago. Mr. Powell, Planning Consultant, listed several conditions under which the machine -4- could be permitted. Mr. Conners, represent- ing the applicant, explained the functions of the machine and informed the Council that the trees which are to be planted as a condition of the use permit have been ordered and should be installed in the next few weeks. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, the operation of the portable screening machine was approved, subject to the conditions contained in the Planning Staff's report.for the original use permit, by the following rotes ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan -5- AYES.- (3) Councilman Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers NOES: (1) Councilman C. Smith ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Improvement Mr. Hudis, Project Engineer _and Mr. Callinan, Project 1965 -1 City y gave verbal reports to the Council concerning the status of this project. Improvement Mr. Hudis, Project Engineer;' and Mr. Callinan, Project 1965 -3 City Manager, gave verbal reports to the Council .....concerning the status of this project. It was Pointed-out-that the project cannot be put out to bid until all of the road right of ways are acquired and approval is received from the State Division of Highways for the bridge construction. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that he had been working with Mr. J`pivock on his demands for right of way relative to this project. Ordinance No. 60 Ordinance No. 60 -- AN ORDINANCECF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SALARIES TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman. C'. Smith and ,unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance. No. 60 was waived. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, Ordinance No. 60 was intro- duced by the following roll call vote.- AYES: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith, C. Smith and Mayor Rogers NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan -5- Resol. No. 273 Resolution No. 273 - A Resolution Withdrawing Area Within the City Limits from the South Santa Rosa Fire Protection District. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, duly seconded and unanimously approved, said Resol- ution was adopted. City Manager's 1.. Wilfred Grade Crossing - City Manager Callinan Report mace a,'BrieT verbaT report on the status of the:Wi1fred Grade Crossing matter. The Council,.yent-lon-record as requesting the * st&f_V,t6 work_bu I t' an. agreement for the pity the" money to install the n that the d n - '') . gra, g on the condition -'City would, bel. repaid . Y b the land owners _t kes lace in the bef Q"r*e-) 'ahyj develop :ment place a by t d crossing. The lea rx he':gra e A;ounci indicated that it had no objections to calling a special meeting if need be to this' matter resolved. 2. Use of Public,Safety'Building for Firemen T and Fo Iicemen s ball, OcToUer U,�on motion by Councilman C. Smith, duly seconded and' unanimously approved, the Firemen and Policemen's Association was granted permission to use the Public Safety Building for their Ball to be held on October 9th. 3.. crown Life Group -Insurance Policy Mr. Feeney, the City,'�q agent for this coverage, made'a verbal report and indicated that even though a slight rate increase was being proposed by Crown Life, the acceptance of this increase would be better than de- creasing any of the benefits included in the program. Mr. Feeney indicated that he 14 had shopped around an IlL d it was s recom- mendation that the City renew with Crown Life. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council went on record to accept the proposal of Crown Life and to continue the health and medical coverage with this company for the coming year. -6- C. Smith Leaves 4. 5� Councilman C. Smith left the meeting''at this point. Deposit -Re: Subdivision 10B . Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded.-by Council- man Pezonella and unanimously approved, refunding of the $400.00 deposit posted by Coral Homes and Norman Spivock for certain cleanup and improvements on Subdivision 10B was approved., Raymond Zastrow City Manager Callinan advised the Council: that Raymond Zastrow had completed his six months probationary period with the city and that according to Mr. Wiggins his work is satisfactory, and it is recommended.that he be appointed as a permanent City employee Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Raymond Zastrow was appointed as a regular City employee. C. Smith Returns Councilman Smith returned to the meeting at this point. 6. Lime Stabilization - A discussion was held concerning the acceptance by the City of --lime stabilization as an acceptable alternate in the construction of City streets in those subdivisions for which the improvement plans were approved but which indicated that the street construction would be by means other than lime stabilization. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, lime stabilization was approved as an acceptable alternate for the construc- tion of City streets and its use was approved for street construction in any and all sub- divisions now on record in the City. Resol. No. 274 7. Resolution No. 274 - A Resolution of the xty Council of e City of Rohnert Park Adopting Budget for Expenditure of Funds Allocated From the State Highway Fund to Cities Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, said Resolution was adopted. 8. Tax Rates - City Manager Callinan presented the Council with a breakdown of all the property taxes levied in Rohnert Park for 1965 -66 by the County, schools, etc. -7- tit City Attorney's Mr. Maxwell brought the Council up to date on Report the status of the Hardin law :' suit. Matters from Councilman Pezonella inquire,d,,,about insurance Councilmen coverage for those vo ' lunteers !±_ecruited into service by the..Fire Department at the scene of a fire4 A general discussion followed. A dis- cussion also was held concerning the payment of compensation to those firemen who lose wages from their job as a result of being out fire fighting. City Manager Callinan was requested to look into this and report back to the Council. Councilman C. Smith advised that it will be about'October 15th before h6'.can look into the temporary college buildings. The Council requested that City Attorney Maxwell prepare a resolution commending the Chamber of Commerce and the Founders' Day ,committee for the recent Founders' Day activities. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. APPROVED: City Clerk ­