1966/04/04 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
4 April 1966
The City Go1znc,il:.af the City of Rohnert,. Park met this date in
regular session at 8:00 p.m. in 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) Councilman Pezonella, C.. Smith',. V. Smith, Mayor
Rogers
Late: (l,):Councilman- Buchanan. (Councilman Buchanan arrived
at 8:30 p.m. Arrival time is noted in the minutes.)
Absent: (0):
Staff Present;..C�ty Manager Calli,", City Attorney Maxwell,
George Powell.; Sonoma County Planning Staff.
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried the minutes of March 21, 1966
were approved as submitted.
Bills: Upon. motion by:_Cotancilman 'V: Smith; seconded by Councilman
r.:
pezoneM end unanimously "carried, the bills, per the attached.
list, :w,ere approved' as submitted for `payment.
Communications.: >, %Commuyicati<)ns, per,th.� >attached,outline, were brought to the
at:ter�tion of the ;Council by City, Manager Callinan. No action
was taken on any.of the communications except as specifically
noted in these minutes. -
Resolution #331
Mr. Callinan read a,letter of resignation from Recreation
Commissioner Sid Dulberg. The Council accepted the resignation
with regret.
A letter from the Division of Highways to the City of Cotati
concerning the entrance road area was read. Mr. Callinan was
authorized to sche,du'le a me`et�:n9 with representatives of the
Cotati City Council to discuss the possibility of a joint program
regarding installation of a sidewalk on the entrance road to
Rohnert Park.
Mr. Callinan rdad a letter from the 'Novato City Council regarding
the re- allocation of the San Francisco "freeway funds" to U. S.
Highway 101 for thefdevelopment of full freeway standards from
San Francisco to the Oregon border.
Resolution No. 331 -A. RESOLUTION OF THE.ICOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK URGING THAT U.S. HIGHWAY'101 BE INCLUDED IN THE
INTERSTATE SYSTEM OF FEDERAL HIGHWAYS.AND FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED
TO SAN FRANCISCO BE DIVERTED TO.ITS IMPROVEMENT.
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Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 331 was
.,adopted by reference.
Visitor Mayor Rogers introduced Mr. Brewster Ames as a welcomed visitor
to the City Council meeting.
Annexation 3 -A Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Annexation 3 -A
High School,Site -,on Snyder ,Lane® City Manager Callinan advised
the Council that a proposal.for presentation to the school
district had been drafted and that it will be gone over in detail
with.City;Attorney.Maxwell -_and -will be presented to the Council
for review and.discussion at the next Council meeting.
No one from the public appeared to be heard on this matter.
Upon motion:by Councilman V, Smith,.seconded by Councilman
Pezonella a:gd:unanimously. ;carried, the matter and hearing was
continued until April 11, 1966 at an adjourned meeting at 8:15
p.m.
Planning and Zoning Matters
First Baptist First Baptist Church - Use Permit Application - Church Complex..-
Church Boris.Court - Mr. Powell, County Planning staff, recommended
approval for the Use Permit, as all requirements have been met.
Councilman. C. Smith initiated a discussion concerning the.
proposed landscaping and pointed out that: there has been great
difficulty -with lack of landscaping in the past and applicants
not conforming to the conditions of the use permits.
Councilman V. Smith moved, and Councilman Pezonella seconded,
that.a use permit be granted for a church . complex nn Boris Court
in accordance with the plot plan submitted: Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES. Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Rogers
- NOES: Councilman C. Smith
ABSENT: Councilman Buchanan
Councilman C. Smith requested that the minutes reflect that his
"No" vote was based on his feeling that without controls another
bad situation could be created.
General discussion was held on the lack of adherance to use permit
conditions by industrial area occupants. City Manager Callinan
was authorized to invite the industrial area firms to a Council
meeting to discuss the lack of compliance with use permit con"
diti.ons.
City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that the occupancy of
the .premises is prohibited until landscaping is installed.
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Councilman Buchanan arrived: at this point.. -.8:30 p.m.
Major Drainage
- Major, Drainage Channels for. Rohnert Park Participating in the.
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d#cussion with the Council were Mr..Richard Norton, Sonoma
County Flood Control, City Manager Callihan, Mr. Powell, and
Mr..Hudis.,
The major channels as outlined in the proposed master plan were
Copeland creek and Himebaugh creek, with Five creeks and Crane
creek draining ivto Himebaugh.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried,. the major drainage plan for
Rohnert Park as indicated'.on Sanoma'County Flood Control and
Water Conservation, District drawing No..1- 4136 /000 -lol.1 was
adopted as the master drainage plan for R.ohnert Park.
County Rezoning
Rezoning of par7cel'on East Cotati Avenue - Request from County
for expression on re- zoning application by W. H. Appleton. A
general discussion was held regarding the,zoning in the area of
the College.'` Mr. Powell, City Manager Callnan, and the Council
discussed the f easibility of forming a "Metro" committee com-
priping representatives from the City, County and the. College to..
study,;.proposed land uses in. the College area. City Manager
Callihan was directed to formulate the details and arrange for
the possible formation of such a group.
Upon motio.h by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith'and'unanimously carried, the County was requested to
deny Mr. Appleton's application without prejudice until .a land.
use plan has been developed for the College area.
College Student`
College Student Housing — Reports were given by City Manager
Housing
Callitah"'-Mr. Powell, and Councilman Pezonella, on the recent
trip to Santa Barbara'campus to look:at college student housing.
The need for the preparation of standards of student housing was
discussed.
Mr. Lehmann, planner for Sonoma Campus Company, Inc. made a
presentation of a proposed plan for a college student housing
complex.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously carried,. approval was given to the
general concept of the plan submitted and the staff was requested
to initiate a rezoning of the area to RM- 1500 -P.D.
City Manager:Ca:llinan'.stated` that-he felt that a crash program
for student housing: was not necessary and would only pose prob-
lems for the community irr the long run. He said that the City
staff should be allowed ample time to review all planning pro-
posals and would cooperate in any way possible if given such
opportunity.
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It was indicated that ..the rezoning hearing would probably be set
for April 19, 1966.
Ordinance #66
Ordinance -No 66 ° AN :.0g II�TAFGa AMEN -DING ORDINANCE N0. 63
(ZONTNG.ORDINANCE) was read by- Mr._'Maxwell.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith; seconded by Councilman
V. Smith, Ordinance:No. 66 was introduced by the following vote:
AYES2 (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith,
-Mayor Rogers..
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
Resolution #329
Resolution No. 329 - A RESOLUTION`DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON
OR IN FRONT -OF 'CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST
NOTICE THEREOF, AND DETERMINING BEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 27. _.._.._ .
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously carried, reading was waived and
Resolution_:No. 329 was adopted.
Resolution #330
Resolution No. 330 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, was read by
Councilman V. Smith.
Upon. motion:by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 330 was adopted.
Access Roads
Discussion was held regarding access roads to ,Sonoma State
to College
College. Mr. Harrington of the County Road Department was
present and participated. City Manager Callinan read the
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resolution. adopted by tl,,e Board .of Supervisors pertaining to
Sonoma State Expressway, and discussed the proposed agreement
between the County -and the City regarding construction of the
expressway and E. Cotati Avenue. Participating in the discussion
with the Council were City Manager Callinan, Mr. Harrington, City
Attorney,,Maxwell, and Mr. Hudis.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella and unanimously carried, Mayor Rogers was authorized to
execute the agreement entitled "Agreement for Improvement of
Sonoma State Expressway and.East Cotati Avenue in Rohnert Park"
on behalf.of the City.
City Manager's Report
Yoder Agreement
City Manager Callinan discussed the proposed agreement with M. C.
Yoder Associates for engineering services and study relative to
the sewerage treatment.plant expansion.
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Upon, motion.; by CouncilmanV. Sm.th,'seconded by Councilman
Buchnan and unanimously carried; the agreement was approved and
Mayor Rogers was authorized.to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City.
Administrative - City .Manager Callinan::discussed the Administrative Policy Manual,
Policy Policy No. 1, Personnel Rules and Regulations, which was presented
to the Council. "Further 'discussion and action was scheduled for
the adjourned meeting on.,April 11, 1966.
Summer Recreation City Manager Callindn 'discussed the proposed Summer Recreation
Program Program and submitted to the Council copies of the scheduled
activities.
Chief Koch appeared and discussed the Department of Public Safety
_ .. Auxlryzs propesed youth program. The program is being con -
ducted''as the "Park Athletic League" by regular and volunteer
members of the Department of Public Safety and other qualified
personnel. The Council expressed approval of the program and
commended the department personnel and Tom West, Dave Mills, and
Phil Peterson for their participation in the program.
Snyder Lane City Manager Callinan discussed the need for engineering of
Snyder Lane which will be a major-City - --- __...,.�-1-1--.- .. ..._..__._._,._....__.__._..... 11 _..
y � _:road. ..
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously carried, the Council authorized the
engineering of Snyder Lane, including plans and specifications
for the road and design of necessary bridges.
City Attorney's Report
Hardin Suit City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council of the status of the
Hardin suit.
Wilfred Grade City Attorney Maxwell reported to the Council on the P.U.C. order
Crossing and advised that the railroad is to go ahead with the installation
of the safety devices at the Wilfred Grade crossing and to bill
the City for same when installed. He further advised that the
City has to improve the approaches to the grade crossing. He
suggested that an assessment district be formed to raise the
necessary revenue.
League City Attorney Maxwell reported to the Council on his recent trip
Conference to Palm Springs to attend the League of California Cities City
Attorney conference:
Recess Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting of the City Council at 10:40 pm.
Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the recessed City Council meeting at
10:42 p.m
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Rohnert Park ..General discussion was .held. regarding.a.Rohnert Park General Plan
General Plan and the possibility.of Sonoma.County participation,,
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
�iuchanan and un.animously.c.arried, the Council went on record that
the Cityls:budget_ for 1966 -67 will include funds for a Rohnert
Park - ,Sonoma State.College Area General Plan, and the City
Council hopes for County participations
Adjournment. There.being no.further business the. meeting adjourned at 10.15
p.m. to Monday, April 11, 1966, 8.15 p,m.
City ..Clerk" -." ..
APPROVED.
Mayor
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
1266 Summer Work - Recommended Pair Rates
RECREATION PROGRAM
Positions Hourly Estimated
Position No. of Rate Hrs. Week
Director 1 $2950 45
Arts & Craft Instructors 2 1.50 25ea
Archery Instructor 1 1.50 6
Sports Instructors:
College students (as needed) 1.50 15 total.
High school students (as needed) 1.30
Ponition
Pool Manager
Relief Manager
Life Guards
Relief Guards
Cashier /Clerk
Relief Cashier /Clerk
Part -time Help
SWIMMING POOLS
No. of
Positions
2
1
2
2
2
1
PUBLIC WORKS
Hourly
Pay Range
$2.25
2.00
1.65- 1.75 -1.85
1.65
1.30
1.30
Hourly
Pay Scale
$1.30 -1.40 -1.50
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular
meeting of the City Council of the
This notive is posted in compliance with Section 54955 of
the Government Code of the State of California.
DATED: 5 April Iq 66
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