1966/06/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1966
The Council of 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 C..Smith presiding. The regular session
was preceded by a work session which commenced
at 7:20 P.M. and at which a film entitled "The
Redwood Empire" was shown.
Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and
led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilman Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers,
V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith
Absent: (0)
Staff present: City Manager Callinan, City
Attorney Maxwell, Robert Nicholson and John Quinn
from the Sonoma County Planning Department.
Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Minutes Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1966
and the special meeting of May 26, 1966 were
approved as submitted.
Bills for Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Approval Councilman V. Smith 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. No
action was taken on any of the communications
except as specifically noted in these minutes.
1. Letter from Thomas Feeney Insurance Agency
was read outlining a change in the City's
group insurance policy due to Medicare.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded
by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved,
the rider to incorporate the change in the
group insurance was approved for execution by
the Mayor.
Development of area City Manager Callinan was requested to follow -'p
around College with the County Planning Director concerning the
establishment of a "metro- committee" for the
College area.
Mr. R. Harris Mr. Raymond Harris, representative of State
State Compensation Compensation Insurance Fund was present and pre -
Insurance Fund sented a check in the amount of $501.90 to the
Council representing a 26% dividend refund of the
year ending June 30, 1965.
Public Hearing
Mayor C, Smith declared the public hearing open
Amendment to Text
and asked for comments. There being no on wishing
of Zoning Ordinance
to be heard, Mayor C. Smith declared the public
hearing closed.
Ordinance Noi 66
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (ORDINANCE NO. 63)
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
reading,of Ordinance No. 66 was waived and said
ordinance introduced.
Public Hearing
Mayor C Smith declared the public hearing open
Valley View bands
and asked for comments from the staff.
Site Development
Plan
City Manager Callinan displayed several site
plans which had been submitted by the developers
and advised that these plans had been sent to
the various public agencies involved, and that
notices of the public hearing had been sent to
all property owners within 500 feet of the area for
which rezoning had been requested,
Mr. Callinan read a communication from Sonoma
State College requesting the public hearing be
continued until the next meeting.
Mr. Callinan reported on a staff meeting that had
been held with representatives from the Petaluma
High School District, Cotati Elementary School
District, County Planning Staff, Mr. Forsyth and
his planner.
Mr. Callinan read a letter from the Petaluma High
School District concerning the plan and verbally
outlined the comments made by the Cotati Elemen-
tary School District at the staff meeting.
Mr
Nicholson, .,y ♦ 0_ti 0
nola County Planning staff , re-
viewed his report with the Council and stated that
it was his understanding that the developer was
going to restudy the plan and was only asking the
Council to agree to the general concept of the
plan.
Mr. Davidson, representing the Cotati Elementary
School District, commented that the school district
hoped that the school -park development which the
City has used in the past would be continued and
a park be located next to the grammar school site.
Mr. Davidson also commented that the proposed
location of the elementary school in the plan
seemed quite close to Waldo-Rohnert Elementary
School.
Mr. Lehman, General Planning Corp., commented on
the various comments which had been made and
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outlined generally why the plan had been prepared
as shown.
Councilman V. Smith suggested that the Council
endorse the general concept of the site develop-
ment plan.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers,
Councilman Roberts and unanimously
City Attorney was directed to draw
resolution outlining the Council's
of the general concept of the site
plan submitted.
Beconded by
approved, the
up a formal
endorsement
development
Identification City Manager Callinan presented the planning
Sign for staff report and a colored rendering of the sign.
Industrial Area
Mr. Jim Groom representing the Chamber of Commerce
the applicant, was present.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
a permit was granted to the Chamber of Commerce
to install the sign subject to staff approving
the type of shrubbery and the care and maintenance
of same.
Northcal - Request City Manager Callinan reviewed the application
to relocate bill- which requests permission to move an existing
board sign bill -board sign 40 feet north from its present
location.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved,
approval was granted, for a non - conforming use,
to move the existing bill -board sign 40 feet to
the north for a period of five years, at the end
of which time the applicant must remove the sign
or apply for another permit and subject to the
sign being cleaned, repainted and generally put
in much better condition.
A brief discussion followed concerning the pre-
cedent being set and the fact that all signs
existing in the park should possibly be amortized
over five years.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
Council requested that a survey of existing signs
in Rohnert Park be made and submitted to the
Council for action.
Proposed align- Mr.. Nicholson of the County Planning staff dis-
ment of Snyder played the proposed alignment of Snyder Lane
Lane prepared by the County Road Department.
Resolution No. 342 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR
SNYDER LANE,
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved,
Resolution No. 342 was approved.
Ordinance No 68 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF ALL
SWIMMING POOLS.
Mr. Callinan advised that he had only had a brief
opportunity to talk with Mr; Gross and requested
the matter be deferred. Mayor C. Smith deferred
the matter until the next meeting.
Rezoning of Cotati A discussion was held concerning the rezoning
Airfield application submitted by Santa Rosa Enterprises
for the Cotati airfield area.
Annexation 3 -A City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell
High School Site reported on their meetings with school district
Snyder Lane officials concerning an annexation agreemon +,
Mr. Callinan read a letter from the Petaluma
School District concerning the proposed alloca-
tion of the costs for municipal improvements.
Councilman Pezonella moved that the annexation
be denied and that service from the City of
Rohnert Park and negotiations for services be
ended. Said motion was seconded by Councilman
Rogers.
A discussion was held concerning the motion, at
the end of which the following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Pezonella and Rogers
NOES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, V. Smith and
Mayor C, Smith
The motion did not carry,
Councilman V. Smith moved that annexation of the
high school site be effected subject to the
school district paying the $16,623.00 not payable
by the State.
Said motion died for lack of a second.
A further discussion was held, at the conclusion
of which Councilman Pezonella moved for adjourn -
went. Said motion was seconded by Councilman
Roberts.
City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that
they could find "No Majority Protest" exists
which would enable the matter to be continued for
another 30 days.
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Councilman Pezonella withdrew his motion for
adjournment and Councilman Roberts withdrew hie
second,.
The Council ruled that they found "No Ma3ority
Protest" to the annexation and continued the
matter until June 20, 1966.
Project 1965 -3 Upon motion by Councilman Pezonellap seconded by
Commerce Blvd. Councilman, Rogers and unanimously approved,
Progress Payment Number 1, to Argonaut Con-
structors, in the amount of $63,029.26 was
approved for payment.
A brief discussion was held on the widening of
Commerce Boulevard between Alison Avenue and
Arlen Drive
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,,
authorization was given to have Commerce Blvd.
widened from Alison Avenue to Arlen Drive.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved
the widening of Commerce Boulevard from Alison
Avenue to Arlen Drive was not to include curb
and gutter on the west side of the roadway but
A. C. berm instead.
Golf Course This matter was deferred.
Study
Drainage This matter was deferred.
667 Bernice Ave.
Library Study Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Mr. David
Sabsay, Director of the Santa Rosa - Sonoma County
Free Public Library had called regarding a meet-
ing with the Council to discuss a library service.
The meeting was set for Wednesday, June 15, 1960;.
Resolution No-343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO
CITIES.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the reading of Resolution No.. 343 wat waived and
said resolution adopted.
Adjustment on City Manager Callinan advised the Council'that
Rambler after much correspondence, Chief Koch had been
successful in obtaining a $272.18 reimbursement
from American Motors for money spent on repairing
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the transmission in the Rambler.
PUC Hearing Mr. Callinan reminded the Council that the PUC
hearing on the Sonoma State Expressway grade
crossing over the Northwestern Pacific Railroad
was to be held June 15, 1966 and June 16, 1966
in the Council Chambers, commencing at 10:00 A.M.
Recess The City Council recessed at 10:20 P.M.
Reconvention The City Council reconvened at 10:25 P.M.
Good Neighbor Day Councilman Pezonella commented on the Good
Neighbor Day Barbeque, stating that it had been
successful and thanked all those who partici-
pated.
Councilman Pezonella moved that the cost of the
items used in the barbeque be paid from the City's
promotional funds, and that a contribution be
made by the City to raise the total amount which
Dr. Cord would take to Mexico to $300.00. Said
motion was seconded by Councilman Rogers and
unanimously approved by a voice vote.
Dr. Cord thanked the Council and commented
briefly.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Deputy ity Clerk
APPROVED:
May Smith
ATTEST:
G ty Clerk
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G. A. Norton , being first duly sworn, deposes and
says:
That he /*A is, and during all times herein mentioned was,
the duly acting and qualified Publio Safety Offioer
of the City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California; and that on
the 10th day of June , 19 66 , he/MM posted
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in three public places in said City, to wit:
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