1965/10/18 City Council MinutesCall to Order
Roll Call
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 18, 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 Boulevard,;Rohnert Park
with Mayor Rogers presiding. This regular meeting
was preceded by a film presentation by Northcal
Advertising at 7000 P.M, and a work session at
7 :30 PAM.
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order.
Present: (4) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Buchanan,
Pezonella. and V. Smith
Absent: (1) Councilman C. Smith
Also present: City Manager Callinan, City
Attorney Maxwell and Robert Nicholson from the
Sonoma County Planning Staff.
Minutes Upon :notion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried, the
minutes of October 4, 1965 were approved as sub -
mitted.
Bills for Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Approval Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried, the
bills, per the attached list, were approved for
payment
Communications A letter from the Rohnert Park Ladies Auxiliary
to the Volunteer Fire Department was read in
which they requested Council approval of a change
in their name in order to permit them to expand
their membership to include the reserve police
officers.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
said name change was endorsed by the Council.
The remaining communications, per the attached
outline, were brought to the attention of the
Council. No action wa8 taken on any of the
communications except as specifically noted in
these minutes.
Zoning Ordinance Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on
Public Hearing the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
City Manager Callinan mentioned that he had
talked with Bob O "Neil of Young America Homes
regarding one car garages and Mr. O "Neil wanted
to discuss this section of the Ordinance with
the Council,bef6re any decision was made by them.;
Mr. Callinan
qu, sting the
mater to the
O'Neil could
meeting.
Mayor Rogers
October 18, 1965
read a letter from Mr. O'Neil re-
Council defer any discussion on this
next regular meeting since Mr.
not be present at the October 18th
asked for comments from the floor.
Mrs. Barbara Kunkel, 757 Bernadette Avenue, asked
if the present garage was turned into another room
wou.lid ';lie owner then have to build or provide an-
other garage. Mayor Rogers answered her in the
affirmative.
Mr. Larkins, 7849 Adrian Drive asked what objec-
tion the Council had regarding one car garages.
Councilman V. Smith answered Mr. Larkins by
stating-that in the interest of good planning and
future development of Rohnert Park, the Council
was concerned with the fact that one car garages
,offered no storage space when occupied, and if:
covered, which has been indicated by several
residents, would leave no area for off street
parkin; for more than one car.
Mr. Vern Avila questioned the side yard require -
ments.for multiple family units, especially.the
2 foot requirement per entrance in addition to
the specified 12 feet. (Section.2 -205 of the pro-
posed ordinance). Mr. Nicholson stated that al-
though in relation to,other buildings in the area,.
the.yard might appear to be a side yard, it was
.in effect, by the placement of the unit on the lot,
a front and rear yard, and by having 12 doors
opening onto the specific area in mind, the re-
quiring of a 24 foot yard did not seem unreasonable,
taking into oonsideration that a car is 20 feet in
length which leaves only 4,feet of useable yard
area.
Mr.n 7 r_ + c n._ _. Court a i '�
Mr. C. Ruprec ht-, 5 i V nlxaVii UVUl askew wa�o irvvul.0
be responsible for checking to see that these
various requirements are enforced. Mayor Rogers
explained that the City Building Inspector, Mr.
Barnhart,.would be inspecting, checking plans,
and issuing the necessary permits to control and
enforce the requirements of the ordinance.
Mayor Rogers con -`
next regular
There being no further comments,
tinued the public hearing to the
meeting.
Annexation 3 -A Mayor Rogers..declared,the public
High School Site asked for a report from the City
public Hearing the progression of this matter.
hearing open and
Manager concerning
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....City Manager :Callinan advised the Council that
the annexation agreement.had been sent to the
Petaluma School District but as.yet had not been
received back..
Mayor Rogers called for comments from the floor.
There being.none,, he continued the hearing to the
next regular meeting.
Tentative Map The City Manager displayed and explained the ten -
Subdivision 13, tative map, which had been submitted by Norman
Unapt -;E1; Spivock. He called the.Council's attention to the
lot size - 125 ft. wide by 35;5;; ft. deep`,' and
advised that copies of the map:,had been sent to
the City Department Heads, utility companies,
school districts, County.Planning Staff and
Flood -Contro.l.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he
..had received a memorandum from Fire Chief Koch
stating that he felt lots 7 through 27 were too
deep and narrow for adequate fire protection.
Chief Koch felt ,the. cul -de- sac =:type development
would be muchbetter from a fire protection stand-
point.
The. City;Manager read a letter received from the
County F1ood,Control District.
Mr. X cho,lizon- of the. County Staff commented on the
proposed; map stating that he felt the map was in-
complete', leaving too.much to the discretion of
the developer at...,some later date. He indicated
that on .:the so' thern' s de.,of Santa Alicia Drive,
the lots were not large enough to build four -
plexes,, perhaps.a duplex could'be built, but even
then it would be stretching a point.
Mr. Nicholson submitted are-commended layout for
the area.
Councilman V. Smith.asked about the possibility
of developing the: `back portion.of these lots into
a ,irk area. Mr." icholson indicated that this
wodld or could, be, 'an.; excellent buffer between
the'r;esidential 'area and the regional shopping
center area, particularly if the creek could be
landscaped to the maximum, however, he felt the
cost - of. ma,i-ntenance to the City would be pro-
hilb t.ive..,
The Council indicated it's,,inclination to favor
the ::plan which Mr. Nicholson had submitted and
to reject the. plan that the developer had sub -
mitted, however,. they requested the City Manager
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to ask the developer to get together with the
County Planner and to do whatever was necessary
to develop a more feasible plan, taking into con-
sideration the fire protection aspect.
Mr. Spivock' arrived at the meeting, the time being
8,40P.M. Mr Spivock was informed of the decision
which had just been reached and asked if he would
go over the plan.with Mr. Nicholsona
Charles Marshall The City Manager explained that this request was
Request for lot- -an outgrowth of the discussion at the last Council
split- Sub.19 -B meeting with Mr. Anderson on his request for a
permit for an apartment house.
Mr. Marshall was present and explained to the
Council that the request for a lot split was
beiiig made in order that the apartment building
could be started immediately before the final
map for Subdivision 19 -B was filed.
City Manager Callinan reiterated to the Council
that the tentative map on Subdivision 19 -B had
been filed 18 months to 2 years ago, but that the
final map had never been filed. The lot in
question is on the east side of Jack London Hall,
facing on East Cotati Avenue. Mr. Callinan ad-
vised the Council that he had spoken to Mr. Marshall
about the improvements being put in by the sub-
divider on both Beverly Drive and that portion of
East Cotati Avenue encompassed by Subdivision 19 -B.
Mr. Marshall stated that cash would be left in an
escrow to cover the underground utilities and that
they would bond for the street improvements and
sewerage and water lines.
City Attorney Maxwell brought the Council up to
date on his discussion with Mr. Anderson. He
stated that th e deveeloparc re asking v,g f or permis-
sionj./vWN a.� G.4Ni1Z 11 1V1 .,1 m2 �'�
sion to go ahead and build now before the rainy
weather. If the Council granted the use permit
for the apartment subject to the condition that
there would be no occupancy allowed in the build -
ing until such time as the sewer, water and street
improvements were put in and the final map filed,
the City would be protected. However he felt it
would be a very difficult situation for the
Council at the time the building was complete -b
have to stand firm on not allowing occupancy.
Motion was.made..by Council V. Smith and seconded
by Mayor Rogers to grant the request for the lot-
split to Mr. Marshall and associates, subject to
the following restrictions:
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1. No occupancy, be allowed ih! the building until
:
.,the final map.has been :filed.
2. The:improvement.of'East Cotati Avenue be a
part of the use permit.
30 A. cash bond shall: be put up for the sewer and
water improvements in Subdivision 19 -B.
4. The bill..ding and plot plan must meet planning
staff approval -and be in conformity with our
proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Motion failed, to carry by the'following vote-:
AYES: (2) Councilman V. Smith & Mayor Rogers
NOES: „(2).Councilmen Buchanan and Pezonella
ABSENT:. : (1):Councilman C. Smith
Misc. Planning
City Manager advised the Council that Holt Marine
Matters
had: commenced:the pouring of curb and gutter,
and that the concrete batch plant on the east
side of the highway had planted the trees.
Project 1965 -1
City Engineer Hudis reported that he had spoken
Entrance Roads
to Mr., Siri..c.oncerning the traffic islands. The
staking of the islands was begun today and should
be complete within a week. The contractor will
sand -seal the entire read because of the rough
areas found. All-four islands are to be 'laIndscaped
by Siri under their contract.
Project 1965 -3
The City.Manager reported on the dispute over the
right -of -way in,front of the Knudson Building, i.e.
Mr. Spivock w11 riot dedicate the land unless the
Knudson Building property is assessed $1200.00.
. speak and stated that his
Mr b o
company dad . done everything they could do on this
-
road..'_He; stated he had a contract with Mr.
Splvo;ek.to build the road if the City were to
build the bridge. and providing Mr. Rohnert agreed.
He stated that the City could either buy the right -
of -way from Mr. Spivock or go ahead with the road
owned by the Rohnert Park tr:Lal.J)e..v.elopm0!1t.
Co. on'`the other side of Copeland Creek, leaving
the`,o next Park Industrial Development Company
to pursue the contract they have with the
Spivocks.
City Manager Callinan.advised the Council that
buying'right -of -way was not in accordance with
City policy and could only lead to more difficulty
in the future. He stated he -could see no reason
for the Council to change it's policy on this
matter.
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Mayor Rogers stated that Council meetings were not
the place for the developers to get together and
argue.,. the �^eby taking `the time of the Council
which. could.' be spent on other matters. He stated
he felt a separate meeting should be set up with
Mr. Sp]_vock to'advi's.e him that the City has no
inten t_i;on of paying for the right -of -way and to
try and 'York out all the problems involved.
Mavor Rogers asked City Manager Callinan to set
up such. a meeting with Mr. Spivock for himself and
Councilman Buchanan.
Ordinance No. 61 Ordinance No. 61 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 9 GARBAGE ORDINANCE)
Upon mot:�on by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Coia.nc:i -Iman Buchanan and unanimously carried,
reading was waived and Ordinance No. 61 was in-
troduced by the following vote;
AYES; (4) Councilmen Buchanan,> Pezonella,
V. Smith and Mayor Rogers
NOES;" (0) None
ABSENT. (1) Councilman C. Smith
City Attorney Maxwell explained three minor
changes to the Council.
Resolution Resolution No. 276 -'APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
No. 276 SANITARY DISPOSAL COMPANY::
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried,
reading of Resolution No. 276 was waived'.and said
resolution was adopted.
Councilman'V'. Smith advised the public that there
was no major change in the agreement, that it
was with the same company. He did point out that
it woule no longer be necessary to place cans by
the curb, however, they must be placed in an
accessible place.
City Mana ,&er1s`Rebort
Police Vehicle The City. Manager reviewed the bids received on the
purchase of a new police vehicle and recommended
that a Dodge be purchased from Gary Walsh Dodge,
for the price of $2814.09
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried,
approval was given to purchase said vehicle as
requested in Mr. Callinan's memo dated October
15, 1965. .
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:Division of Mr. Callinan reported that no'tice.ha.d been re-
Forestry ceived from the State Division of Forestry ad-
Equipment vising that ,hey are selling some of their equip-
went on.a fired price, open bid type of purchase.
Mr...Callinan pointed out that $1026 had been
budgeted for brush truck equipment and requested
permission to bid on the Division of Forestry
units.
Upon motion by Councilma
Councilman Pezonella and
the Council approved the
of Forestry's equipment
Callinan.
n Buchanan, seconded by
unanimously carried,
bidding on the Division
as requested by Mr.
Street Lighting City Manager Callinan called the Council's
attention to the memoran -.um regarding the staff's
recommendation that the street lights in the
residential areas be changed from incandescent
to mercury vapor lights. He reported that based
on the present number.of street lights there
would be an approximate $105.00 per month increase
in cost but.the City would receive three times
the light it how receives. Mr. Callinan stated
that all the new subdivisions will have the
mercury vapor lights,
Mayor Rogers asked that this item be deferred for
now but be placed on the next agenda which would
give the Council a little more time to study the
proposal.
Population The City Manager reporte.d� that each year at this
Estimate time the City usually requested the Department
of Finance to figure a population estimate for
use This service normally costs $300.00 per year
and must be certified to the State Controller by
Decembaer;.10th. However, this year the County is
cond ,et ng,�..q.,:sensus with the State and Federal
Government and.the,.Department of Finance has
offered to certify their preliminary field
estimate,since the full census will not be
complete by December 10th, to the State Controller
at no charge to the City of Rohnert Park if the
City.so wishes.
The City Manager recommended that the!7City C'ou.ncil
approve accepting, that Department of Finance "s
figures as the population e= stmate for the City
of Rohnert Park.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried, the
City Manager was author-t!ed to contact the Depart -
ment of Finance and request the population estimate.
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Recreation Bldg.
This matter has been discussed with the Recreation
Policy for Use
Commission and at their last meeting a finial draft
of a policy for use of the recreational building
was approved by the Commission and that body now
requestes endorsement of the policy by the City
Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried, the
Council endorsed approved the Recreation
Commission's policy for the use of the recreation
building.
Winter Recreation
City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Luttrell,
Program
the summer recreational director, had. be.end.is --,
cussing this matter with himself and Mr. Ray
Milder, Superintendent of the Cotati School Dis-
trict. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the
Cotati School District has $720 set aside for an
after- school recreation program. Mr. Luttrell
has set up a program whereby one teacher from each
school and school facilities would be used. The
teachers would be paid $1.75 per hour by the
school district, Mr. Luttrell would be paid $2.60
per hour, $1.00 of which would be paid by the
Cotati School District and $1.60 by the City of
Rohnert Park. Under this arrangement the Cotati
School District would pay $720 and the City of
Rohnert Park would pay $420..
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the
Recreation Commission had approved this program
at their last meeting and asked endorsement from.
the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously carried, the
City Council endorsed and approved the spending of
$420.00 from the Recreation Program budget to
cover expenses of the winter recreation program.
Mayor Rogers commended the Recreation Commission and
Mr'.' Luttrell for their fine work and dedication
to providing the City with an excellent and
continuing program of recreation.
Land.e around the
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memorandum to
Sewer Plant
the Council concerning a lease- option for the lands
around the sewer plant. A discussion concerning
the proposal and the needs for the land followed.
The Council directed Mr. Callinan to follow up on
.the
matter and have a lease- option agreement pre-
pared for Council consideration. The Council also
requested that Mr. Callinan investigate the pos-
sibility of getting Federal funds to assist in
purchasing the property.
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Expense & Budget, _. Mr., Callinan commented on the :expense and budget
Comparison
report presented to the Council for the fiscal
year to date as of September 30, 1965.
Sonoma County.-
Mr. Callinan advised the Council:- that Janis Corey,
U, S. A.
publisher of Sonoma County U.S.A. was in to see
him. $e asked.for the Council'.s.feeling on par -
ticipating in the magazine again this year and
requested permission to commit the $225.00 included
in the 1965 -66 budget for this item.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried, the
Council approved committing the. - X225.00 to cover
the cost of an article in Sonoma County U.S.A.
Meeting with
Mr. Callinan reminded the Council of the October
School Board
25th meeting with the.Petaluma:School Board.
City Attorney's Report'
Repair .Curbs 3 -B
City.: Attorney Maxwell reported that in these:.two
foundations -in
subdivisions, the unusable foundations are owned
2--B and 3 -B
by Santa Rosa Savings and Loan or Napa Savings
and Loan Association. Mr. Maxwell stated he had
talked with Santa Rosa Savings and Loan, that they
had expressed concern over the situation but
offered,`no solution. Mr. Maxwell recommended to
the Council that they authorize a letter, over
the signature of the Mayor, be written to Santa
Rosa Savings and Loan- requesting that corrective
.action`'be taken to :remove the foundations and re-
pair the curbs
Upon motion_by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman`Pezonella and unanimously carried, the
Counc`l''authorized` the writing of such a letter.
Mr. Jessie Jones,` 7532 Bobbie Way expressed grave
concern o�er`the exposed bolts and pieces of rein -
forcing steel sticking up from the foundations.
He asked` who was responsible for injuries to
childr"en`who' get hurt on these foundations. Mayor
Rogers explained that the owner of the property
would be responsible and that if Mr. Jones wanted
to contact Santa Rosa Savings and Loan regarding
this problem it might help in the City's fight to
have these foundations removed.
Sidewalks on Mr. Maxwell reported that California State Law
Vacant Lots requires that sidewalks be installed on vacant
lots at the owner's cost. He explained that a
survey must first be made by the...Superintendent
of Public Works or the City Manager to determine
- how -many vacant lots are without sidewalks. Then
a request should be made to the owners to have the
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sidewalks installed.. After the,,.,survey and request
„. to owners9 a public hearn should be, held ;o
hear'any objections from the property ownera, at
the end of this hearing the owner; again are ad-
vised of the law and requested to install the
curb, gutter and sidewalks. If the owners do not
comply, "the City may install them and, after hold -
ng a second public he.a:ring, may charge the cost
of installation to the ow.-,, er ®
-,so, lution 1Vo. 277 City Attorney Maxwell 2 °ead Resolution No. 277 - A
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF CURBS,
GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2`(,
PART 39 DIVISION 7 Ors THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith,. seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously,carried9
..Resolution No. 277 was adopted by the Council.
Expenses for City Attorney Maxwell read - fte o cz zon nrt� -. "`:278 - A
Councilmen RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH POLICY- -VOR'- REIMBURBEMENT
OF.EXPEN8ES INCURRED ON CITY BUSINESS.
Mayor Rogers. asked for comments from the floor, a
- discussion was held with the following persons
participating in addition to Council members and
City staff:°
C.Rupe.cht - 516 Anson Court
W. Cord, - 420 Santa ;Barbara Ct.
A.
Davids 128 Alden Avenue
H. Wallis .451 Santa Barbara Dr.
R. Larkins - 7849 Adrian Drive
L. Anderson - 7726 Blair Avenue
W. Stratton, -:7754 ,Blair Avenue
M: Sovey" - 536 Alta
K. Keller - 7814 Burton Avenue
B. Kunkel - 757 Bernadette Ave.
M. Andreason -� .271 Alden !?venue
R. Rust gan 99 Alden -Avenue
P.,Golis - 185 Adele.Avenue
W. Welton - 258 Adele. Avenue
J. Giberson - 437 Alta Avenue
J. Smuck - 535 Alden.Avenue
J. Cronin 205 Alma Avenue
J. _ Homen - 7923: A dr.ian Dr.
E. Gourley, - 2.74 Bruce Ave.
T. Feeney 438 Alta Avenue
G. LeBoeuf - 7858 Burton Avenim-
G6 Soto 382 Bonnie Avenue
Councilman V...Smith,-read :a .statement giving
actual figures budgeted and those spent in the
previous years for - expenses;,
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c7solution No. 278 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried,
Resolution No. 278 - A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH
POLICY FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED
ON CITY BUSINESS was adopted.
ublic Appearances
Norman Spivock Mr. Spivock advised the Council that he had just
finished going over the tentative map for Sub-
division 13 -A with Mr. Nicholson of the County
Planning Staff, and still had questions concerning
what exactly the Council would decide in relation
to this and other projects presently being under-
taken by Mr. Spivock.
. d j ournment
Mayor Rogers suggested a special, meeting to work
out all the problems and arrive at solutions to
the various development areas. City Manager
Callinan was asked to arrange such a meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:¢5 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Deputy y Clerk_
Approved:
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Mayo