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1965/12/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 6, 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 meet- ing was preceded by a work session which commenced at 7:15 P.M. but at which no formal action was taken. Call to Order Mayor Roggr,s called the regular meeting to order and led the,pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5') Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C.Smith, V.Smith and Mayor Rogers. Absent. (0) Also,p,resent: City Manager Callina,n, City Atto.rn0 Maxwell, and George Powell from the Sonoma Gounty Planning Staff. Approval of Upon motion by Council Pezonella, seconded by Minutes Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 1, 15 and 22, 1965 were ap- proved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon,moton by.Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the bills, per.. 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. Women',s Assn.: T. The letter from th.e,Rohnert Park Women's Assn. Xmas : c ,.Da4ra,tion requesting support and :a donation to the annual . Outdoor Christmas Decorating Contest was read. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by -;; Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, a donation of $25.00 was authorized by the Council subject to the Recreation Commission's concurrence. 20 -30 Club .. 2. The letter from the Rohnert Park 20 -30 Club "Scout Hall" requesting support,: opinions, and suggestions regarding their.newest project of building a "Scout Hall'.was read. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the matter was referred to the Recreation Commis - sion wth,nstructions to work out all necessary details with the 20 -30 Club and submit a recom- mendation to the Council. Page -2- December 6, 1965 3. A written complaint received from several residents of Burton Court and Burton Avenue was read. The complaint cited properties located at d 3.0 305 Burton Co -Lirt and 3 Burton Avenue as being unsightly and the residents of 305 Burton Court as conducting a`car'` repair operation which created a hazard and nuisance to the surrounding residents® Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the City Attorney was requested to write the oc- cupants of the unsightly premises directing them to cease said car repair, operation and--,to.clean up the properties. 'I- I TT_ I -0 Ueu-Lareu 6.1lu un .ru U_L I C nt:�Ur.L.Eig May 0r I o g e - _PUU_LIU IleaEL-Eig upull Annexation 3-A Annexation 3-A, Cotati High School Site. High School Site City Manager Callinah reviewed his memo to the City Council dated December 3, 1965, outlining his negotiations with the Petaluma S.cho-,ol_D-i..strict relative to the annexation of and provi.ding.ser- vices to the pro.pos'bd high school site and re- questing endorsement-of the charges proposed. Councilman Pezonella stated that -it­-Iwas:his.under- t - standing, that at tox `�ie Aght's meeting ' City Managei and School Board would have the agreement final- ized and since it has not been finalized and signed, he moved that the offer to provide City services to the site be revoked. Councilman Pezoneilla further moved that prior to making any future proposal for service, the City Council discuss the whole matter directly with the school board. , A discus ' slibnf ­T! Mr. owe&,' Participants were the Council membbis, �:Meyer, the Superintendent of : the Petaluma High Bch,00-l..District; and City Attotnoy„M. a xii6 i n At the concluszo of ,the discussion, Councilman Buchanan seconded the first motion listed above, made by Councilman Pezonella, relative to revoking the offer to pro'Vide'servlces to the site. Said motion was approy 'by the following roll call vote: Ayes: WCouncilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith and Mayor Rogers. Noes. McGuncilm Smith Councilman Pezonella rephr'ased his second motion as folldws: Before any)ie'-negotiation for pro- vidin&,s­:rvice to the highschool site takes place, the City Manager is directed to set up a meeting Page -3- December 6, 1965 for the Council -with the'Board of Trustees of the Petaluma High School District, responsible re- presentatives from Sonoma State College, Mr. Powell of -the County Planning Staff, and, if possible, a representative from the State Alloca- tion Board. This motion was seconded by Council- .man V. Smith,and approved by the following roll call vote Ayes: (4)Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, V. Smith and-- Mayo -r Rogers Noes: (1) Councilman C.. Smith Councilman V. Smith questioned whether by this action -the annexation proceedings in process would still be: legal. City Attorney Maxwell stated that he_ 'felt that they would be but that he would look into the matter. Mayor Rogers called for further comments from the floor, there being none, the public hearing .on Annexation 3 -A was continued until::the next regular meeting of the Cityt Council. _bn�-D:ecember Ordinance No. 62 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AS A PRIMARY HEATING AND Pii.blic Hearing 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 MINIMUM 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. Mayor Rogers declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Barnhart, the City Building Inspector, was present. City Manager Callinan briefly explained the purpose of the code and the need for adoption. Mayor Rogers called.,for comments from the floor. Mr. James Pockrus, a resident, asked if the code up for adoption required those adding to their house and,planning.on using their existing heating unit to bring the heating unit to the code stand - ards. Mr. Barnhart replied in the affirmative stating, however, that a separate unit, such as an electric heater, could be installed in the new Page -4- December 6, 1965 addition ther-eby eliminating the need to change the existing heating unit. Mrs. LeBoeuf, a resident, requested and received clarification on. -the answer given to Mr. Pockrus. There being no further comments from the floor, Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing closed.. Up9n motion by Councilman V. Smith, b-T Councilman Buchanan and unanimously' approved reading of Ordinance No. 62 was waived. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith., seconded. by Councilman Buchanan, Ordinance No. 62 was adoT)ted by the following roll call vote: LL Ayes: (5)06uncilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers Noes: (0) Ordinance No. 63 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, STATE OF Public Hearing CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK A ZONING MAP DESIGNATING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONTROLLING THE USES OF LAND, THE DENSITY OF POPULATIOW, THE BULK, LOCA- . TIONS,:; A ND USES OF STRUCTURES, THE AREAS AND DI- MENSIONS OF SITES, AND THE APPEARANCE OF CERTAIN USES AND STRUCTURES;; REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING FACILI- TIES; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND THE REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE REGULATIONS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. A discussion was held concerning the proposed zoning ordinance. Mr.Callinan pointed out that Young America Homes is pre-sently building on non-conforming lots and recommended that the Council not hold them to the ordinance's off-street parking requirements and sideyard requirements in Subdivisions 11B and 12B. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that after adoption the ordinance would be in effect in 30'days, but that the Council could, by motion action, grant a use permit to cover the non- conformance. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by ..Councilman Pezonellawand unanimously approved, the 'Council approved, as one of the two parking spaces required in an R-1 District, the driveway area on Page -5- December 6, 1965 those homes having one car garages in Subdivisions 11B -and 12B Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council granted a variance reducing the combined sideyard requirement from 15 feet to 10 feet on the.non- conforming lots in Subdivisions 11B and 12B. - Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman.' Buchanan and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 63 was waived. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, Ordinance No. 63 was adopted by the following roll hall vote: Ayes: '(5) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers Noes: (0) Resolution No. 286 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AND PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Attorney Maxwell read the resolution. Upon motionby Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council.man'V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 286 was adopted.,.,,, Use Permit Applica- Mr. Groom was present and answered questions con - tion- Warehouse - cerning the use permit. The staff report was 156 Utility Court read and discussed. James Groom City Manager Callinan.advised the Council that he had contacted Mr. Whitechurch,(Diiratops), owner of the property next to Mr. Groom's „and,.solicited comments regarding the applicant's request "to` build the warehouse to three feet of the property line instead of the no -umally required ten feet. Mr,..Callinan reported that the property owner, Mr.. Whitechurch, had no objection to the proposed location of the building. Upopmotion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the use permit was granted subject to the condi- tions recommended by the staff and on file in the pity Offices. City Manager Callinan mentioned to the Council that this application was a result of efforts of the County and City industrial development programs. Page -6- Dscember 6, 1965 Resolution No. 285 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. City Attorney Maxwe "l read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No 285 was adopted. Resolution No. 283 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AS NO PARKING AREAS AND RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF'STOP SIGNS. City Manager Callinan briefed the Council on the provisions of the Resolution and reviewed the re-- vision which permits.parking on the west side of Commerce Boulevard.north of the driveway to Bart Mitchell's`o.ffiee building. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, Resolution No. 283 was adopted,by.the following vote: Ayes; (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella and V. Smith Noes:' � (0) None Abstain: (2) Councilman C. Smith and Mayor Rogers Resolution No. 284 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND DEVOTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THIS COUNTRY FIGHTING -IN VIET NAM. Project 1965 -1 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 284,was adopted. Mr`s'`'Hdis, project engineer, reported that all the contract work had been completed, however, Mr. Wiggins had noted some deficiencies during the final inspection tour and Arthur Siri, Inc. is working to get them resolved. As of Friday, De- c'ember 3, 1965, the deficiencies had not been finished and Arthur Siri, Inc. had been informed that no recommendation for final payment would be mad'e'to the Council until all deficiencies were cleared. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the traffic striping of the street and a metal light pole for the entrance --way were items that should be added to the project and that there was enough money in the project fund to cover them. Mr- Callinan asked for Council approval of these items as additions to the project and approval to pay for these items from project funds. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Meeting - General City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a Plan Development- meeting was being held on December 81 1965 at Sonoma County 8:00 P.M. in the County Planning Commission Chambers for the prupose of discussing a general Page -7- December 6, 1965 The Council unanimously approved the addition of the items to the project and authorized pay- ment for them from Project 1965 -1 funds. Project 1965 -2 City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he was still waiting for the certain documents to be returned from A -A Concrete Block Co. and that he had written them requesting that the documents be returned as quickly as possible. He pointed out that Argonaut Constructors may well request payment of interest for the delay in payment. Project 1965-3 Mr. Hudis reported that the improvement plans were completed and had been given to Mr. Callinan and Mr. Wiggins for review before the final plans were sent out to the various parties for approval and that he had begun writing the specifications. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Spivock had requested that a portion of Arthur Drive be included in the project and that a new petition would be required and prepared in order to so this. Mr :';,Callinan also stated that Mr. Spivock was being asked to deed the Commerce Blvd. right -of -way, from Arlen Drive south to Alison Avenue, so that the City would have all the right -of -way necessary to widen this stretch of road:' Subdivision 18 -B '':City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Acceptance of Superintendent o;f Public Works, Bill Wiggins Completed Improve- informed him`that. the improvements in Subdivision ments 18 -B have been'oinpleted with the exception of approximately 900 feet of sidewalk, estimated to cost from $2000 to $2500;:` Mr. Callinan recom- mended that the C_ouncl.l accept the subdivision and release all but, 4'25'OO:;of the performance bonds, retaining the $259,01.-­'to guarantee the installation of the sidewalk. Resolution No. 287 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR44I:INTENANCE THE COM- PLETED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SUBDIVISION 18 -8 AND AUTHORIZING PARTIAL RELEASE.!OF PERFORMANCE BOND. City Attorney Maxwell read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 287 was adopted. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Meeting - General City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a Plan Development- meeting was being held on December 81 1965 at Sonoma County 8:00 P.M. in the County Planning Commission Chambers for the prupose of discussing a general Page -8- December 6, 1965 plan for the areas encompassing Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, etc. Mr. Powell stated that he had been preparing maps for the meeting and that all.cities involved were invited to attend and make their plans for develop - ment known. The Council appointed Mayor Rogers, or in his absence, Vice -Mayor C. Smith to speak for the City at this meeting. Meeting with real The City Manager reported on.a meeting with the estate firms local real estate firms concerning cleaning -up certain areas in the City. He also informed the Council that Mrs. Wesley Faust is heading up a campaign called "Operation Beauty" and is trying to beautify the entire city. Mayor Rogers, on behalf of the Council, thanked the press for their coverage of the clean -up campaign and Mrs. Faust for her efforts on this project. 'tree Planting The City Manager r ported that the total amount Project that the Chamber h�s available for purchase of the trees is now approximately $700.00. Change of Street Mr. Call lan advised the Council that he had re- :-'\Tumber - Mitchell ceived a request from Mr. Mitchell to have the Property number of`his business office changed from 7301 to 7300 Commerce Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the,,Counc l approved the changing of the number of Mr, :Mitchell's office building to 7300 Commerce Boulevard. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPQRT Wilfred Grade Mr. Maxwell reported to the Council on the Public Crossing Utilities Commission hearing concerning the Wil- :fred Grade Crossing. Mr. Maxwell stated, that after the recent hearing a meeting was held with all -the property owners n. an attempt to reach an;agreement..for financing the grade crossing. None.o:f the parties involved indicated a willing- ness to commit any money. City Attorney Maxwell further advised the Council that Mr. Golis had offered to put up the money for the protection devices, if some agreement could be made to guarantee repayment of the funds to Mr. Golis. Mr. Maxwell stated that he had Page --9- December 6, 1965 prepared a letter to Mr. Golis to be signed by the Mayor, agreeing to repay any monies advanced by Mr. Golis. Mr. Maxwell read the letter. Councilman V. Smith moved that the Council accept Mr. Golis' offer to advance the necessary funds and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter pre- pared by Mr. Maxwell. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pezonella and approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers Noes: (1) Councilman C. Smith Combination District- City Manager Callinan advised the Council City Program - that the bond counsel office is exploring the .Finance Public possibility of financing the Public Safety Build - Safety Building ing by means of a Rohnert Park District and City of Rohnert Park combination program as authorized by recent legislation in an attempt to get the lowest cost financing. Public Appearances Mr. Pockrus, a resident, appeared before the James Pockrus Council and expressed his feelings concerning the Council's November 22, 1965 meeting with repre- sentatives of Sonoma State College. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. c (4 G �� Deputity Clerk City Clerk