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1966/05/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell was requested to prepare a resolution urging the restoration of federal aid funds to California. May 21 1966 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular.ses.sion ...,at,.8:00 p.m. at the City Offices „ 435 South- west Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor C. Smith presiding. Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order. Roll Call present: (5) Mayor, -C. Smith, Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith. Absent: (0) Staff Present:__ City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, George Powell, Sonoma County Planning Staff, Engineer Milton Hudis. Poppy Days A presentation of a poppy was made to the City Council by representatives of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mayor C. Smith read a proclamation declaring May 27 and 28 to be Poppy Days in Rohnert Park. Executive Councilman V. Smith reported on the matters discussed at the Session Executive Session, but at which no.formal action was taken. Included in the matters diseizssed -were the Hardin law suit, formation of a citizens committee`to study the annexation of Sonoma State'College, and the appointment of the ex- officio member of the Recreation Commission. Recreation Commission Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman ex- officio Pezonella, and unanimously approved, Councilman Roberts was appointed as the ex- officio member of the Recreation Commis- Sion . Minutes. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 18, and the minutes of April 19, 1966 were approved as submitted. Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unanimously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Communications Communicationp, 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. Federal. Highway A letter from the League of California Cities was read relative Funds to the "Loss of Federal Aid Revenues for Highways ". Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell was requested to prepare a resolution urging the restoration of federal aid funds to California. Page -;2- May 2, 1966 Public Hearing Mayor C. 'smith declared the public hearing open on Annexation Annexation 3 -A 3 -A, High School Site on Snyder Lane. City K.anag ex- Calli'n'an advised the Council that the proposed agreement .for services was still under consideration by the High School District. There being no cno desiring to be heard and no further dis- cly sion,... the public hearing was continued until the next, regular meeting. Planning and Zoning Matters ;Car.,wash Carwash on Southwest $lyd....A discussion was held concerning the application fora carwash use on Southwest Blvd. Parti- cipating in ,.the discussion with the Council were City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Mr. Powell, Sonoma County Planning Staff,, and.Mr., Lieb, the applicant. Upon mo.tion.by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella_.and unanimously carried., the matter was'tabled until the owners of the land involved submit a final sub- divis on.ma p -and a: development; plan for the area involved. Navy Airfield Rezoning of Old Cotati Naval Auxiliary Airfield - Consider making...r.ecommendation to Sonoma County Planning Commission. Participating in a discussion with the Council were City Manager Callnan, City Attorney Maxwell, and County Planning staff'member''Powell. Upon' mot�on'`by Councilman V Smith,`'seconded by Co-uricilman Ro ers 'and`.unanimousl a roved the City staff was directed g Y PP � Y 'to prepare :a letter for the Mayor's signature recommending that the zoning of the airstrip remain "All as any change at this time would be premature: The City Attorney, City Mana- ger and planning -'staff were requested to work together on the preparation of the letter. 20130 Club 20130 Club - request authority to conduct firework sale at., c- sYioppirig center: Upon 'motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously carried, the 20130 Club's request to conduct ;a fireworks sale booth at the shopping center was approved'subject ` to compliance with all appropriate regula- tions.' Rogers;- Davis Rogers Davis Sign for Manor Center. Mr. Powell reviewed the type and contents of the sign for which a permit was re- quested. Councilman Pezonella`mov&d that approval be given for the sign requested in `the`Ma -nor Center and a variance be granted to permit the carved wooden signs to indentify each shop in the center. Said motion was seconded by Councilman V. Smith Page 3 May 2, 1966 and approved by a voice vote with Councilman Rogers "abstain - ing. Councilman_ 'Rogers requested - -that the minutes indicate that he abstained from participation in the discussion and vote on this matter. Appleton City Manager Callinan reported that the County Planning Com- rezoning mission approved, subject to architectural control, the Appleton - rezoning re,guest..:Mr. Callinan requested the Coun- cil's feelings on purs.aing. the matter further with the County Board of Supervisors-. . Upon-motion by Councilman V..Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezorie1la_and­urianimously- approved, Mayor C. Smith was authorized to write a lett.er -to each member of the Board of Supervisors;and.to.:appear.at the-Board's hearing on the Appleton rezoning,request.to. remind the Board of Supervisors of the recent discussions had with this Council regarding the need.for a general.;plan for t.he.College area. Well #5 City Manager Callinan and Engineer Milt Hudis discussed the bids received for the construction.of Well No. 5. Low bid was made by Precision Drilling -C.o. in the amount of $$21,350.91. Upon,motion by Councilman Rogers;.seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously carried, the contract for the con- struction of Well No. 5 was awarded to Prescision Drilling Co. for the low bid of $21,350.91 Ordinance No. 68 Ordinance No. 68 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ALL SWIMMING POOLS, was read by Mr. Maxwell. Upon motion.by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith,iOrdinance No. 68 was introduced by the following roll call voter AYES: (5) Councilmen'Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith, Mayor'C. Smith. NOES:: (0) ABSENT: (0) Ordinance No. 67 Ordinance No. 67 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers;brdinance No. 67 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: .(5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith, Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) Page 4 Planning and Zoning Matters May 2, 1966 Rural Enterprises Rural Enterprises, Inc. - Request for Approval of Lot Splits City Manager Callinan and Mr. Powell, County Planning Staff, discussed the proposed lot split with the Council and Mr. Powoll..sugges,te_d approval of the plan as submitted. Uponomotion -by Co uncilman.,Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried, approval was given to Rural Enterprises Inc. to split lots Nos. 51 6 and 7 in Sub- division 19 -B in accordance with the plan submitted. M. N..Finisy M. N. Finisy Architect -;- Request for Architectural Approval The Council reviewed the plans submitted by Mr. Finisy for a proposed ;apartment - complex on Boris Court at Southwest Blvd. Mr. Powel1,j, County Planning staff, stated that the plans com- plied-with-;,the Cityls ,zoning regulations. A discussion was held regarding guarantee of landscaping. - Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council granted archi- tectural approval to the first stage of the development of the entire project with the stipulation that a much more detail-Tian for the landscaping be,.submitted and the land- scaping must be installed before.00cupancy is permitted. Mr. Powell leaving Mr. George Powell advised the Council that he is leaving the area_to assume the position.of Planning Director in...a South- ern California City. The Council wished Mr. Powell every success in his new location. Chamber of Mr. -James Harris, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, appeared Commerce and requested an allocation to the Chamber of $500 of the °ca wunc — . in �ttc vi y o 176-5 66 Vu Uge ti for l.ile lillUlllUC.C•. C6uncilman V. Smith reviewed the activities conducted by the Chamber. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously carried, the Council approved the request of the Chamber of Commerce and a $500 payment to the Chamber waa authorized, City•Manager's.Report Sidewalks By use of a map, City Manager Callinan pointed out to the Council the empty lots in the City not having sidewalks. He advised the Council as to which lots he intends sending the owners notices requesting the installation of sidewalks. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously carried, the City staff was authorized to proceed with the steps necessary to get the sidewalks in- stalled. Page 5 May 2, 1966 Pool-Rates General discussion was held regarding the 1966 swimming pool rates:. Participation with the Council were City Mana- gers Callinan, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Keller, Mr. Hamann. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, this meeting will be ad- journed to May 9,1966 fora-combined meeting with the Re- ' creation Commission to resolve the question of the swimming pool rates. Golf Course City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the Rohnert Park Golf Course.an,d,his brief study concerning the possi- bility of the City,taking over the Golf Course. Mr. Callinan asked the Cour}cil il'they wanted him to pursue the matter. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to actively pursue the matter of possible City operation of the golf course. City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council, the request he had-from Councilman P "zonella to review the operation of the Walla Walla Municipal Golf Course and also Mr. R. Steven - son's offer to work with the City o.n ahe {% blf course The Council accepted the offer:- :of'Mr. Stevens ^n to work with the,City staff on the golf course matter. The Council also requested that appropriate restraint be used in the taking of trips to other areas.to..inspoct golf_.course operations. Salary Survey City Manager Callinan requested Council authorization to have the firm of Griffenhagen - Kroeger, Inc. update the salary - .survey they made for the City last year. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized en- gaging Griffenhagen - Kroeger, Inc. to conduct a current salary survey at a cost.not to exceed $300. Flood Control City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had received the proposed agreement for execution by the City, Flood Con - trol District, and property owners relative to Himebaugh Creek improvements. Mr. Callinan indicated that he was go- ing to meet with the developers and property owners involved to discuss the agreement. Commerce Blvd. Sonoma State Expressway City Attorney's Report Hardin Law Suit City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Commerce Blvd. improvements had been started by Argonaut Constructors and that the project should.be completed ahead of schedule. A general discussion was held on the possible construction of Sonoma State Expressway. City .Attorney Maxwell reported on'the status of the Hardin Law Suit. Page 6 May 2, 1966 Exchange Bank City Attorney Maxwell, advised the Council that official action was needed b'y`'the Council to authorize the City Safety Deposit box'at the Exchange Bank, Cotati, Calif. and the City personnel to.have access to the box. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously carried, City Manager Callinan, City Treasurer O'Neil, and City Clerk Sani were authorized to have access to the Safety Deposit Box at the Exchange Bank, Cotati. Public Utilities City Attorney. Maxwell advised the Council that a P.U.C. Commission hearing on the'Sonoiia State Expressway was scheduled for June 15 and'June 16,`1966,'and that he would be working with the County CQ.unsel!,s Office on the matter. Recess Mayor Smith dec'la'r4 &r recess at 10:15 p.m. in order to convene the Rohnert Park Civic Commission Reconvene Mayor:Smit.h` reconvened the 'City Council meeting at 10:21 p.m. 'Matters from Councilmen Parking on lots Councilman Roberts discussed the parking of vehicles on em- pty 'lots.. A general discussion followed concerning the park- ing of. trucks, trailers, and.campers. City Manager Callinan was requested to follow -up on I., situation. Drainage Councilman Roberts discussed the drainage problem created wh'eri Young America began to build behind the houses on Burton Avenue. Mssrs. Regusci and Mr. Amundsen, Burton Ave- nue residents, were present and discussed their drainage pr oblems with the Council. -The: Council requested City Manager Callinan to follow -up on the matter. Library Councilman Rogers discussed action that he had taken in trying to obtain library facilities and service for Rohnert Park: Mayors & Councilmen's City Manager Callinan discussed the League of California Institute Cities Mayors and Councilmen's Institute. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman - xogers and unanimously carried, advances were authorized as necessary for any Councilman attending the Mayors and Coun- cilman's Institute. Councilman Pezonella and Roberts indi- cated they were planning on attending the institute. Public Appearances Mr. Collins Mr. Collins, Almond Avenue resident, raised the,possibility of having yield signs at the shopping center exits. The matter was turned over to staff for study and follow -up. Page 7 May 2, 1966 Mrs. Soto Mrs. Soto., Bonnie Avenue resident, raised the matter of cars parked on the streets for excessive periods. She referred to a car parked on Bonnie Avenue near Blair Avenue. The matter was referred to staff for follow -up. Mrs. Keller Mrs. Keller resident, questioned the Council on the recent hiring of the pool managers. A brief discussion was held with members of the City Council, City Manager Calli.nan, City Attorney Maxwell, and Mrs. Keller participating. Adjournment There being no further husiness the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. until Monday, May 9, 1966 at 8 :00 p.m. ity Clerk APPROVED: 60W --. Mayor �/)