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1966/03/07 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CTTY COUNCIL MINUTES Ma.cch 7, 1966 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 8400 P.M. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Rogers presiding. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith and Mayor Rogers Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan, time of arrival_ is noted in minutes being approxi- mately 8:15 P. M. Absent: (0) Staff Presents City Manager Ca,llinan, City Attorney Maxwell, George Powell from the Sonoma County Planning Staff, and Attorney Richard Raymond of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch firm. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Minutes Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 21, 1966 were approved as sub - mitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Communications Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council by City Manager Callinan. No action was taken on any of the communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Public Hearing - Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Annexation 3 -A Annexation 3 -A and called for comm.-nts from the High School Site floor. Mayor Rogers intrc.duced school district officials, Mr. Sol Fishman, Mr. Clay Thompson, Superintendent Lesly Myers and Business Manager Mr. Castleberry who were present in the audience. Arrival of Council Councilman Buchanan arrived at the meeting at man Buchanan this point, the time being approximately 8:15PM. A discussion was held concerning the annexation of the high school site with the Council, school March 7, 1966 district officials, and City Manager and City Attorney participating. Councilman V. Smith moved that the Council authorize the City staff to work with. the school_ district staff to try to further the annexation proceedings. Councilman Buchanan stated that he felt as Councilman Pezonella, that as long as there is some question as to the name of the school, that annexation should not be considered. Councilman V. Smith withdrew his motion. Councilman V. Smith made the motion that the City reconsider the previous offer made by the School Board and proceed on the basis of providing City services so that the City can plan ahead for future developments of the College also. Said motion was seconded by Councilman C, Smith but failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2).Councilman C. Smith and V. Smith NOES: (3) Councilman Buchanan, Pezonella and Mayor Rogers Councilman Pezonella moved that the Council close the public hearing on this annexation. City Attorney Maxwell pointed out that by ending the public hearing to kill the annexation it would preclude the City from being able to re- !,n- 1-7-1-tti ate annexation proceedings for at least one year. Councilman Pezonella's motion died for lack of a second. There being no one else desiring to be heard, Mayor Rogers continued the public hearing until the next regular meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS B. Mitchell Councilman Buchanan moved, and Councilman Office Building Pezonella seconded that the Council approve the Signs signs requested for the Mitchell Office Building in accordance with the sketch submitted by Mr. Mitchell and subject to the following conditions: 1. Signs be composed of black background with yellow letters similiar to the signs used in the Marin County Town and Country shopping center® L.Fitting - Sign for Blue & Gold Recreation Center 211 Southwest Blvd Wm.Cord - 420 Santa Barbara Ct. Rear lot line re- alignment Page "3- March 7, 1966 2. The letters in the signs will not exceed 6" or 7" in height. 3. Only those signs indicated on the sketch submitted will be permitted to be displayed on the exterior of the building or premises. Said motion was approved by voice vote with Councilman C. Smith abstaining. Mr. Powell reported on the sketch submitted by Mr. Fitting and stated that the sign requested would not comply with the ordinance. Uroon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council denied the use permit for the sign since it is in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Powell stated that he had reviewed this request and that there was no reason why this couldn't be granted. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the lot split to realign the rear property line in accordance with the sketch displayed by the planning staff was granted. Paul Golis - Misc. Mr. Powell stated that he had reviewed this splitting of large request and that the splits met with all the re- parcels of land quirements of the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the lot splits on the sketch submitted by the applicant were granted. Election City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council Campaign signs the need for guidelines from the Council on how to handle compaign signs. Mr. Powell suggested an amendment be made to the zoning ordinance to cover such a situation. A brief discussion was held and ended with the Council requesting the City Manager write a letter to all candidates mentioning the zoning ordinance and requesting that restraint and good taste be used in putting up campaign signs and posters. Improvement City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Richard Project 1965 -3 Raymond, attorney from the firm of Wilson, Jones, Commerce Blvd. Morton_ & Lynch. Extension March 7, 1966 City Manager Callinan stated that Resolution No. 319, adopted at the last Council meeting, had been published in the Press Democrat and that the first order of business was to conduct a public hearing on the Changes and Modifications. Mayor Rogers declared the Public Hearing open on Improvement Project 1965 -3 and called for comments from the floor. No one present wished to be heard and no written protests had been received by the Clerk so the Public Hearing was declared closed. Resolution 321 A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODTFTCATIONS COMMERCE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1965 -3 Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 321 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 322 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR SALE, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES AND FOR CONVEYANCE THEREOF - COMMERCE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1965 -3. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 322 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Mr. Hudis, project engineer, changes in the assessment di Mr. Spivock. Discussion was Manager Callinan stated that quested the property owners, with two requests: reported on the ,gram requested by held on this. City the staff had re-- Coral Homes, comply 1. That the property owners pay for the cost of the extra engineering required to change the assessment diagram. 2. That the property owners recognize that the splitting of land for assessment purposes does not subdivide the land insofar as the City is concerned. Public Safety City Manager Callinan stated that the documents Building had been prepared by Bond Counsel for the acqui- sition by the Rohnert Park Civic Commission of the Public Safety Building, and the lease there- of to the City and the Rohnert Park District, and thereupon introduced Bond Counsel Raymond who discussed the background and procedure there- of. A brief discussion was then had thereupon. Page -5- March 7, 1966 Resolution 323 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 323 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 324 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO CREATE ROHNERT PARK CIVIC COMMISSION TO EXERCISE COMMON POWER OF CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT TO AC- QUIRE, CONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES, INCLUDING LANDS NECESSARY THEREFOR, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 324 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess The Mayor thereupon declared a recess at 9 .'30PM until again called to order. Called to Order Mayor Rogers called the recessed meeting to order at 9e4OPM. Resolution 325 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NOMINEE UNDER LEASE. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 325 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 326 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 326 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess The Mayor thereupon declared a recess at 9 :45PM until again called to order. Called to Order Mayor Rogers called the recessed meeting to order at 10o05PM. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Sonoma State Expressway - grade crossing appli- cation. Resolution 327 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Page -6- March 7, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 327 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Municipal Services City Manager Callinan stated that he had been Sonoma State approached by members of the College staff con- College cerning municipal services for the Sonoma State College Campus and the annexation of the site to the City. The Council expressed an interest and willingness to work with the College. City Manager Callinan stated that he would keep the Council informed on discussions hold. Paving for Public Mr. Hudis, consulting engineer, presented the Safety Building plan he had prepared for the paving of the park- ing area around the Public Safety Building. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the plans for the paving as presented by Mr. Hudis and City Manager Callinan were approved. Bids on Paving Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the City Manager was authorized to solicit bids for the paving work. Sewerage treatment City Manager Callinan called to the attention of study the Council the memo sent them in regards to the study of sewer problems by Mr. Yoder. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to engage Mr. Yoder to perform the study and engineering as requested. Sewer service for A discussion was also held on the letter received City of Cotati from the City of Cotati regarding sewage treat- ment. City Manager was requested to write the City of Cotati a letter requesting clarification and inquiring whether or not Cotati wants Rohnert Park to submit a proposal to handle their sewage. Calif. State Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Juvenile Meeting Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Police Officer Raymond Peters attendance at the California State Juvenile Officers' meeting in Palo Alto on March 16-18 was authorized and an expense advance of $50-00 was approved. Insurance Coverage Mr. Feeney, Insurance agent for the City was present and a discussion was held regarding the City's insurance coverage. Page -7- March 7, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the Council approved the 90/ average clause type of insurance for the City's coverage. Ordinance for A discussion was held on an Ordinance Establish - Discussion ing a Personnel System for the City of Rohnert Ordinance 66 Park and Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances inconsistent therewith. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 66 was waived. Upon motion Councilman troduced b AYES: (3 NOES: (2) by Councilman Buchanan, Pezonella, Ordinance No. the following roll call Councilmen Buchanan, Pe V. Smith Councilmen C. Smith and seconded by 66 was in- vote: 3onella and Mayor Rogers Letter from the Councilman Pezonella read a letter to the Counci- Model United received from the committee of the Model United Nations of the Far Nations of the Far West stating that they were West holding a conference in Rohnert Park at Sonoma State College. They requested that the Council help to make this conference a success. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Hardin Law Suit Mr. Maxwell reported that in the Hardin Law Suit he was still awaiting a decision by the court on one of his pleadings. Zoning Violation City Attorney Maxwell reported that he had been 342 Alison Ave. in contact with the owners of this property and that the place in question was vacant at this time and that the electricity had been shut off. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEN Appointment to Discussion was held concerning making an appoint - Recreation Com- ment to fill the vacancy on the Recreation Com- mission mission and it was decided by the Council that any interested person wanting to serve on the commission should send a letter to the Council requesting appointment to the Commission. It was pointed out that there had been two requests received thus far. Report on Meeting Mayor Rogers reported that on the meeting he, with Telephone Co. City Manager Callinan and Glenn Butcher, Presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce had with Mr. Brown of the Telephone Company in regards to getting all of Rohnert Park in one telephone exchange. Letter from the Councilman Pezonella read a letter to the Counci- Model United received from the committee of the Model United Nations of the Far Nations of the Far West stating that they were West holding a conference in Rohnert Park at Sonoma State College. They requested that the Council help to make this conference a success. March 7, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Mayor Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized a contribution of $25.00 to this conference. Mayors' and Councilman V. Smith reminded the Council of the Councilmen's meeting of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Associa- Assn. Meeting tion to be held on March 10, 1966 at the Tallyho Carriage House, Rohnert Park. Public Appearances Mr. Anderson, a resident of Burton Avenue, was present and requested the Council's help in trying to clean up Burton Avenue. He also stated that he wished the Realtors would screen the people a little more carefully before allowing them to move in. A discussion was held on this with Mr. Bart Mitchell, a local realtor, Mr. Anderson and the Council participating. Mr. Harold Wallis, a resident of Santa Barbara Drive, appeared and thanked the Council for the removal of the foundations to date. He inquired if there was any estimate as to when the rest of the foundations would be removed. City Manager Callinan reported on the information given to him by Mr. Barnhart, City Building Inspector. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was then adjourned at 11:20 P.M. , l e. - Z'6'1 APPROVF. P-,:' Ma, or .ATTEST. Cit. Clerk J ;v'� ' L � "')Ili:t.'T� � Ov An""Ort Popp ujnkpi-� bacp pow- rop"Opap Ag, tic k1w -smanwK EYCK Ov"T" Mo-Kajow PA for We r:. , "' Mile amppty pul Tolyn 0�� �W ion PC Oapapf to thp T Q TOY wwQ MAI. VK& j"WPOITOM jaYrAvocen jT, Rnponpo Uhl nj-p""ao; W� iYaRZnry�vO p K , qTQoqqUpQ QuArm V V'r, fwwhbvnl� i[Op'"AMOT! nry; -X, Outinn No. 66-1 A REwwwovy ma motion by Director V. Smith,, seconded by Director C. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 66-1 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess President Rogers thereupon declared a recess until again called to order. ',,,all to Order President Rogers called the recessed meeting to order. Resolution No.66-2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT. Upon motion of Director Buchanan, seconded by Director kdjournment Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Re- solution No. 66-2 was waived and said resolution was adopted. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 P.M. Secretary APPROVED: L � "')Ili:t.'T� � Ov An""Ort Popp ujnkpi-� bacp pow- rop"Opap Ag, tic k1w -smanwK EYCK Ov"T" Mo-Kajow PA for We r:. , "' Mile amppty pul Tolyn 0�� �W ion PC Oapapf to thp T Q TOY wwQ MAI. VK& j"WPOITOM jaYrAvocen jT, Rnponpo Uhl nj-p""ao; W� iYaRZnry�vO p K , qTQoqqUpQ QuArm V V'r, fwwhbvnl� i[Op'"AMOT! nry; -X, Outinn No. 66-1 A REwwwovy ma motion by Director V. Smith,, seconded by Director C. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 66-1 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess President Rogers thereupon declared a recess until again called to order. ',,,all to Order President Rogers called the recessed meeting to order. Resolution No.66-2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT. Upon motion of Director Buchanan, seconded by Director kdjournment Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Re- solution No. 66-2 was waived and said resolution was adopted. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 P.M. Secretary APPROVED: