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1965/11/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL`MINUTES November 1, 1965 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at.'8s00 P.M. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Rogers presiding. This regular meeting was preceded by a closed personnel session at 7 :30 P.M. and a work session at 7:45 P.M. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the reguar meeting to order. Mayor Rogers announced that the following matters had ,been discussed in the personnel session prior to the regular; meetings .1. Performance ;of Building Inspector Barnhart 2. Hiring of Byron McLennan as Public Safety Officer: 3. Activities of certain members of City Commissions. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, duly seconded =and unanimously'a�pDroved, part -time Building Inspector C. Barnhart was granted a $25.00 monthly increase in salary effective November 1, 1965. Roll Call Presents (5) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith and V. Smith Absents (0) None Minutes Bills for Approval Communications Also Presents City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Ma36Tbll `arid George Powell from the Sonoma County Planning Staff. Supervisor Leigh Shoemaker's presence was also noted. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C Smith.,and'unanimously approved, the minutes of''-October 18, 1965 were approved as sub- mitted. .Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman 0. Smith and unanimously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. 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. The letter from Mr. Marvin Dillon, 7480 Bcbbie Way concerning ''the unusable foundations in Neighbor - hood' : "B °1 was read. City Attorney Maxwell advised that he had prepared a lettler to Santa Rosa Public Hearing Zoning oning Ordinance Page -2- November 1, 1965 Savings and Loan Association requesting that they, as owners, take action to have the foundations re- mov-.,.',.. The Council authorized the Mayor to sign said letter and forward it to Santa Rosa Savings and Loan Association. The letter from Northcal Outdoor Advertising re- garding billboard signs was deferred until later in the meeting when the proposed zoning ordinance was scheduled for discussion. The letter from Mr. Golis to the Spivocks was de- ferred until later in the meeting. The letters from the._ ObUmist,_ Club of Rohnert Park and'the:City of Cotati concerning that portion of Commerce Blvd. in,Cotaiti were read. The Council requested the City Manage r and Mayor Rogers to work with the appropriate City Officials and Mayor of Coltat.i on this matter in an effort to arrive at a proposal-which could then be presented to both City Councils for discussion..... Mayor Rogers declared,..the continued public hearing open on the proposed zoning ordinance. Mr Powellq,_County Planning Staff, stated that he had'not be advised of any particular new questions on the proposed ordinance. He further advised that he had been referring to the proposed ordinance and using it,in..conjunction with all staff reports he has been preparing f- r...,the City. Mayor Rogers called for comments from the floor. Mr. John Gripe, representi� n:­i;;: . g..Yourig America Homes, stated his firm's opinion on one car garages and their objection to the suggested changing of the Proposed ordinance to allow for the building: of houses with two car garage.s, . airily. Mr. Carlsen, Alden Avenue resident, asked how the if passed as it now stands, would affect the closing in of existing garages. It was ex- plained that as long as only 4 portion of the garage were enclosed leaving enough room to park at least one car, it would present no problem. `However, the garage could not be completely closed in without additional, off-street parking being provided elsewhere 6�i. ,the property. Mr. Harold Wallis, Santa Barbara Drive resident, asked once the ordinance.was adopted, would it have any affect on thos'e,­hoq.pes that do not pre- sently have garages,*'- May6r'-R.�ogers stated that it would not, that the-- -ordinanck .-'' !�­would not be retro- active. - ­ . , Ordinance No. 63 Page -3- November 1, 1965 The.Council discussed the problem of one and two car garages and decided that no changes would be made in the propoedt:ardnance at this time. There being no one'else wishing to be heard, Mayor Rogers declared,.,the public hearing closed. Ordinance No.- 63 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,;-STATE OF,CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF RORNERT PARK A ZONING MAP DESIGNAT- ING DISTRICT'BOUNDARIES'AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONTROLLING TAE USES OF LAND:, THE DENSITY OF POPU- LATION, THE BULK, LOCATIONS9 AND USES OF STRUCTURES, THE AREAS AND DIMENSIONS OF SITES, AND THE APPEAR- ANCE OF_CERTAIN USES AND STRUCTURES; REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF OFF- STREET PARKING AND OFF- STREET LOADING FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND THE REGULATIONS: AND...PROVIDING FOR -.THE A:`MINISTRATION AND ENFORCE - MENT OF THE REGULATIONS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 63: was waived. Upon 'motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by .Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved .Ordinance No. 63 was introduced. i. Public Hearing Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open. Annexation 3 -A City Manager Callinan stated that the Annexation Agreement had not been- returned by the Petaluma Scho.ol_Board and recommended that -the public hearing be continued. .There being no one else wishing to be heard on this''matter, Mayor Rogers continued the hearing to the next regular meeting. Ordinance No. 61 Ordinance No. 61 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 9_(GARBAGE ORDINANCE). Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the reading of Ordinance No. 61 was waived. UpoA mp tion,:by.Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pez.oie:lla Ordinance No. 16 was adopted by the following;`roll -call vote: AYES: (W Cou:n'cilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. .'Smith, V.Smith and Mayor Rogers NOES: 0) None ABSENTo 0( None Page -4- November 1, 1965 Ordinance No. 62 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AS A PRIMARY HEATING AND COMFORT COOLING CODE THE UNIFORM HEATING AND COMFORT COOLING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, 1964 EDITION AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF; ADOPTING AS SECONDARY CODES TO SAID PRIMARY CODE ALL PUBLICA- TIONS AND REFERENCES TO OTHER CODES, DOCUMENTS, TABLES, STANDARDS AS REFERRED TO IN THE SAID UNIFORM HEATING AND COMFORT COOLING CODE; PROVID- ING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY; REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND ALTERATION FOR THE HEATING AND COMFORT COOL -� ING SYSTEM; ESTABLISHING MINI�L�11�I REGULATIONS FOR THE ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF HEATING COMFORT AND COOLING SYSTEMS AND THE INSPECTION THEREOF; PRO- VIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND REPLACING CONFLICTING.ORDINANCES. Upon motion by Councilman. V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 62 was waived. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved Ordinance No. 62 was introduced. Councilman V. Smith asked the City Manager to have the Building Inspector, Mr. Barnhart, prepare a brief summary of the Uniform. Heating and Com- fort Cooling Code and present it to the Council at the next meeting or public hearing meeting. Planning and Zoning Matters. Tentative Layout - Subdivision 13 -A - Norman Spivo ck City Manager Ca.11inan stated that this matter has been delayed pending the developer getting together with the planning staff. Tentative Ma -- Industrial Subdivision No. 4 Mr. Powell read his staff report outlining the following changes he felt should be made: 1. Executive Avenue should be at least 60' wide. 2. An access easement from the east end of Executive Avenue through to a loading ramp at the Railroad is recommended. 3. Industrial lots should have a minimum width of 100, 4. Total number lots will be twenty -two. 5. Distance south of the Transport Avenue should be noted to locate subdivision. Page -5- November 1, 1965 Mr. Golis, representing Rohnert Park Iladust.rial Development Co., the subdivider, was present and stated- -that he had no objections to any of the recommendations, however, he would like to see some evidence to support that,the easement for the loading ramp would be feasible. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the I roposed layout for Industrial Subdivision No. 4 was approved subject to the recommendations made by Mr. Powell and subject to.an agreement of feasibility being reached regarding the easement for the loading ramp :. Final Map - Subdivision 19 -B Mr. Charles Marshall presented the final map for Subdivi -sion 19 -B and stated that his group was not abl.6, -to get all the necessary bonds and agreements'�to the Council at this meeting, so the.y.requested that the Council approve the final map 'but; .direct the City Clerk to withhold her signature until all agreement and bonds have been posted and:.the.City Attorney has checked same. Mr. Powell indicated that he would go over the map with the City staff. Mr. Hudis, City Engineer, stated that technically the map was correct,.that he had checked the signatures and found them to be correct. City Manager Callinan pointed out to the Council that th'e:Tentative Map had indicated 6 lots, but the Final..Map showed 7 lots,,including the re- quested lot split which had been discussed at the last several Council meetings. A discussion was held concerning the improvements to Beverly Drive and East Cotati Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan the Final Map for Subdivision 19 -B was approved and all dedications thereon were accepted subject to compliance with all the pro - visiots.of the State Map Act and the City Clerk and City Engineer were instructed not to affix their;, signatures to the Final Map until the Subdivision Agreement and Bonds were executed and postod Said Motion carried by the following roll call-vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers NOES: (0) None "ABSENT: (0) None r'y Page -6- November 1, 1965 George Anderson_ - Use Permit for Apartment House :in Subdivision 19 -B City Manager Callinan advised the Council that .:since the last Council meeting he had sat down with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Thi.esfeld and gone over the plot plan so that it would be in conformance with the proposed zoning ordinance. Mr. Powell stated that he had suggested three minor changes relative to the parking layout, which Mr. Anderson had agreed to make. The City Manager pointed out to the Council that the plot plan, as shown, is for two lots, however, only ono lot will be built on at this time and the plan for the development of the one lot by itself does not conform to the zoning ordinance. 'Mr. Maxwell was asked to comment and a brief discussion period followed. The Council requested that the minutes reflect that the Council consideration for the use permit is for the plan as submitted, and that the two lots must be developed as, shown on the plot plan. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan: and appro.yed by voice vote, a u:se permit was granted to Nor. Anderson to con - struct the apart;me,ni complex as shown on the plot plan subanittedY: su'b`ject to no building permit being isoued-until-bueh time as the Subdivision Agree - . went for Subdivision 19 -B had been signed and the necessary performance bonds filed. Project 1965-1,- Mr. Hudis, Project Engineer, made a verbal report on this project.: City Manager Call:nan presented a bill from Harding Associates in the amount of $455.10 for inspection services on this project. Uaan motion; by..Counclman; Buchanan, seconded by Councilman C, Smith and unanimously approved, the bill from Harding Asso;c.iates in the amount of X455.10 was approved for, payment. Planning of Area ..The City Manager ,advised the Council that he had Around College a request from: Golis and other interested parties concerning zoning of lands around the college. Mr...Mar�h ll; Palmer and Mr. Clyde will be submitting plans to the Planning Staff and would like to go over them with the Council as soon as po.s %Ible so that the details can be worked out. Page -7- November 1, 1965 The Council decided to hold an ajourned meeting on Monday, November 8, 1965 in the City Offices at 8:00 P.M. to discuss:the development of the lands around,:- the-College-with interested parties. Mr. Powell stated that work had already begun on this area in his office and he would attend the meeting in.,;order to bring the Council up to date on what 'has been happening. He suggested that Mayor Rogers invite Mr. Prather to also attend this meeting. Supervisor Shoemaker, being present in the audience, was also invited to attend the meeting. Project 1965 -2 City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the bonds for this project were to have been in the amount of $20,228.21, however, through an error in the bond counsel's office the bonds were printed in the total amount of $19,500 and that, based on present estimates of final costs the $19,500 should be enough to cover the project. He further advised that the bonds were delivered to Crowell,Weedon and-Co. for 9712% of par on October 2871, ` 1965. The City Manager explained the procedure for ac- quiring title to the improvements and having the property owners execute an assignment to Argonaut Constructors. He advised that the necessary docu- ments have been .presented to the property owners for execution. Resolution No. 279 A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS FRONTAGE ROAD SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 1965 -2. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 279 was adopted. Project 1965 -3 Letters were read from Mr. Golis, Spivock Company and Coral Homes. Mr. Callinan was asked to read his' memorandum to the City Council, dated October 29,`1965: A discussion followed with the Council, the ft ty.Manager, City Attorney, Mr. Golis and Mr. Spivock participating. Mayor Rogers asked if both parties were willing to proceed as outlined in Mr. Callinan's memorandum, i.e. Mr. Golfs deeding to Mr. Spivock a piece of land equal; to, _'the.size of the right -of -way in front of'the.Knutsen Building in lieu of assessing the Knutsen Building property and Mr. Spivock accepting and executing the deed for the right- of -way in front of the Knutsen Building,to the City. Both parties agreed to proceed as herein stated. November 1, 1965 -,;,..Mayor Rogers asked the City Manager to advise .,..;.:every member of the Council immediately if this project does not proceed as specified. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had received budget approval from the State Division of Highways for allocation of 016,462.48 of Section 2107 funds to the project. Resolution No. 280 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING BUDGET FOP, EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HTGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. Upon motion by Councilmen V. Smith, seconded by rCoUncunanimously chanan.and unanimously a -o _pYoved, Resolution No. 280 was adopted. City Manager's Report ..,i,Street Lighting A discussion was held concerning the staff's recom- Purchase of Lands Around Sewer Plant Animal Holding Facility mendation to change all incandescent lights to the mercury vapor type. Mayor Rogers advised the Couno.il that he had spoken with Mr. Moore from,P.G. & E. who assured him that this was the finest thing Rohnert Park could have. , Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried, approval was given 'to have all the in.candescent.,. type, street lights changed:to mercury vapor lights as outlined in City Manager Callinan's memo, City Attorney Maxwell stated that from what he understood of the appraise value of the land, the ..price seemed to be equitable. HA- -stated 1:.tha-.,t the,prel,iminary title report showed several deeds of record, cord, which he felt were for easements, etc., but which he would like to" check before recommend- ing any action. He advised that he had requested copie:s,-.,,of all the deeds and agreements from the title company. 'd Coun.cilman-Q-.;- �Smith was asked by the Council to check into the piX-r.chase price of the land and have a:report.for the Council at the adjourned meeting on November 8 1965,.; The City Manager,�dis.played,,a,sketch of the animal holdt,ng facilityand requasted approval for placing it on the southwes-t.,corner of the Public Safety,,Building site. Page -9- November 1, 1965 Mr. Callinan advised that he had contacted Mr. Fredericks and qtr. Steveson who own property adjacent to the Public Safety Building and that they had no objection to the holdin facility. The City Manager also advised that he had talked with Mr. Meyer, the Petaluma C _`Y Manager,, regard- ing animal disposal and a plan shou=ld be worked` our in the near future. The Council expressed approval of the proposed location for the animal hold, ing..,facality. Tree Planting Mr. Callinan explained that the Chamber of Commerce had undertaken a tree planting project. To date Mr. Golis has pledged 59200.00, Mr. Spivock $100.00; The Chamber $100.00 and Mr. Harry Sime $50-:00. The trees will be planned on Southwest Blvd., around' the shopping ennter, along the main streets and boulevards, and on any front lawn whose owner so requests. 'As -many tress will be planted as funds are received to purchase -same. The Council fully endorsed the project and com-- mended the Chamber of Commerce and all those helping with the project and the City staff for initiating the program. Manual for Police Reserves City Manager Callinan referred to his memo trans - mitting a copy the of Manual for the auxiliary- Police program. The Council expressed approval of the manual. Meeting with Realtors City Manager Callinan asked the Council if they would -consider a get together meeting with local read; estate firms to try and get a project iii bated ='to 'clean up the unsightly residential areas_`in the City. Mr. Callinan stated he felt °that `the 'redl estate firms had really drop -ped the 'ball and display no community pride, to which the Mayor and Council agreed. The Council asked Mr. Callinan to set up such a meeting. 'PUC Hearing on `' City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Wilfred Grade the PUC-was holdingaa hearing on the Wilfred Crossing = Grade Crossing on`Thursday, November 18, 1965 at 10:00 A.M. in the'-'City Council Chambers. The purpose of the hearing is to hear arguments con- cerning closing of the crossing. The Council decided td',:discuss this problem during the coming week with)'the residents of Rohnert Park and the City Manag6r was requested to check the budget and cm,"r) -mit a report to the Council at the adjourned meeting regarding the possibility of the City paying for the installation of the graf'.e crossing. Public Appearances Arthur McCurdy Mr. McCurdy,'represen.ting.'Bart Mitchell Real Estate, stated that they had been contacted by the Episcopalian Diocese of Northern California concerning the pu.rchas.e.of'the Carley property at East Cotati Avenue and Snyder Lane for a church site and they were wondering about getting a use permit for the church. Mayor Rogers, stated that the Council could not give an answer until after the adjourned.meeting on November 8,'1965, which was being held to discuss the planning of the area around the College site. Norman Spivock Mr. Spivock stated that he felt that the only reason Commerce Boulevard - Project 1965 -3 - was going ahead was because of the strong efforts of the Mayorand that Mayor Rogers should be com- mended for. his work on this project. Page -10- November 1, 1965 Mrs. McGraw, a resident,.,-was present and spoke against the City spending .$10,000.00 for the grade crossing. City Manager The City Manager requested permission to take a Vacation week of his vacation from November 8, 1965 through November 12, 1965.. The request was approved by the Council, City Attorney's Report Wm..Madden "Claim Mr. Maxwell explalned'that a claim, in the amount of $5000.00, had been filed against the City by William Madden whose son had injuried his toe while diving at Alicia Pool during -the summer season. Mr...Maxwell stated that the insurance investigator could find no negligence on -the part of the City. Mr. Maxwell stated that he had prepared a resolution rejecting the claim, which he read to the Council. Resolution No. 281 A RESOLUTION REJECTING CLAIM BY WILLIAM MADDEN. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 281 was adopted. Hardin Law Suit Mr. Maxwell made -a verbal report on the status of the Hardin law suit. Public Appearances Arthur McCurdy Mr. McCurdy,'represen.ting.'Bart Mitchell Real Estate, stated that they had been contacted by the Episcopalian Diocese of Northern California concerning the pu.rchas.e.of'the Carley property at East Cotati Avenue and Snyder Lane for a church site and they were wondering about getting a use permit for the church. Mayor Rogers, stated that the Council could not give an answer until after the adjourned.meeting on November 8,'1965, which was being held to discuss the planning of the area around the College site. Norman Spivock Mr. Spivock stated that he felt that the only reason Commerce Boulevard - Project 1965 -3 - was going ahead was because of the strong efforts of the Mayorand that Mayor Rogers should be com- mended for. his work on this project. Page -11- November 1, 1965 Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to 8000 P.M. on November 8, 19659 at the City Offices. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk