1966/06/20 Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 20, 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 Boulevard, Rohnert Park
with Mayor C. Smith presiding. This regular
session was preceded by a work session which
commenced at approximately 7 :30 P.M. but at which
no formal action was taken.
Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts,
Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith and
Mayor C. Smith
Absent: (0)
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City
Attorney Maxwell, Robert Nicholson and John Quinn
of the Sonoma County Planning Department.
Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
minutes of the June 6, 1966 regular meeting and
the June 13, 1966 adjourned meeting were approved
as submitted.
Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Bills Councilman Pezonella and approvod by voice vote
with Councilman Roberts abstaining, 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.
Warren Jones, Mr. Jones, representing Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Planner for Anderson and James Anderson, was present and
Anderson property displayed several development plans and present-
ed the Council with a brochure outlining the
development being proposed for the 200 acres
owned by the Andersons north of the college
campus.
Mr. Jones stated that his appearance was to pre-
sent these plans to the Council in order to give
them an idea of what was proposed for this pro-
perty. He explained generally the planning done
to date.
El Colegio - Site City Manager Callinan brought to the Council's
Development Plan attention the letters and reports received from
Mr. Howard, Sonoma State College and the County
Planning Staff relative to the El Colegio Site
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Development Plan.
Mr. Quinn, County Planning Staff, displayed
several maps showing his recommendations and
suggested changes to the El Colegio plan.
City Manager Callinan read a letter received from
the Petaluma High School District concerning the
proposed commercial uses across from the high-
school site.
A discussion followed on the alignment of the
extension of Southwest Boulevard.
Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman Pezonella
seconded that the plan, as submitted by the
developer, for the alignment of Southwest Blvd.
be accepted.
A further discussion took place. Mr. Thiesfeld
and Dr. Cord, recognized by Mayor C. Smith,
commented in favor of the motion.
Upon conclusion of the discussion the following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: ) Councilman Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers
and Mayor C. Smith
NOES: (1) Councilman V. Smith
The motion accepting the alignment of Southweat
Blvd. as shown on the site development plan
submitted by the developer was approved.
A discussion was-held on several other points in
the plans submitted by the applicant, Allan
Forsyth and Associates.
City Manager Callinan pointed out to the Council
that they could approve the plan subject to cer-
tain conditions and he suggested certain condi-
tions to the Council.
A discussion followed in which City Attorney
Maxwell; Mr. Nicholson, County Planning staff;
Mr. Davidson, representing the Cotati School
District; Mr. Thiesfeld, a resident; and Mr.
Lehman, the applicant's planner, commented.
City Manager Callinan read the conditions he
recommended as a part of the approval of the
plan.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
the site development plan submitted was approved
subject to the conditions recommended by staff
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and on file in the City Offices.
Golis & Fredericks City Manager Callinan displayed a colored render-
Sign Variance ing of the '`sign and Mr. Quinn reviewed his re-
6950 Commerce Blvd. port concerning the sign.
Mr. Fredericks, the applicant, was present and
showed the Council some snapshots of various
signs on top of buildings.
A general discussion followed in which the
Council expressed. concern over the sign section
of the zoning ordinance and suggested that it
should be restudied for possible change.
Councilman V. Smith moved that the variance re-
quested be denied.
Said motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Pezonella moved that the variance be
granted.
City Manager Callinan commented that perhaps if
the City staff sat down with the representatives
from Charmwood Homes a satisfactory arrangement.
could be arrived at.
Councilman Pezonella withdrew his motion.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the
City Manager was requested to meet with the
applicant and representatives of Charmwood Homes
and make a report at the next adjourned meeting
at which time this application will be consider-
ed.
City Manager Callinan and Milt Hudis, engineer
Subdivision 9 -A for the developer, displayed the final map of
Final Map Subdivision 9, Unit A. Mr. Spivock, the sub-
divider, was also present.
A breif discussion followed during which it was
recommended and agreed to by the subdivider, Mr.
Spivock, that the building setback lines on
Commerce Boulevard would be changed to 30 feet
and the building setback lines on Arthur Avenue
would be changed to 25 feet.
Upon motion by Councilma- V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the
Council approved the final map for Subdivision
9, Unit A subject to the subdivider making the
changes on the building setback lines, entering
into a subdivision agreement, posting the re-
quired bonds, and paying all appropriate fees.
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Billboard
City Manager Callinan reported on the survey
Survey
of-billboards that the Council rea_uested be made=
He, advised that there are��' three billboard signs
i n - exi stence at this time: Mra Quinn, pJ_anning'
staff" cbmp,, rated that Section ' 1'7-' 203 of `the
zoning . ord'x - nce could be rewritten to include a
,five year amortization on *,,all existing signs,
This matter yeas deferred until a future meeting
when the sign section of the ordinance will be
discussede}
Ordinance No. 66
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AN ORDINANCE AMENIING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CI,tY, "aF ' ROHNERT PARK ( ORDINANCE NO. 63) .
'Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
the r 'dding of Ordinance 66 was waived.
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Upon motion by Councilman V., Smith, seconded by
,.Councilman `Pezonell�a, ' :Ordinance No. 66 was
adopted by the follov7ing roll call vote:
AYES: (5) ,Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers
V. Smith : and, Mayor C. Smith
NOES:
,ABSENT.-(Q
Annexation 3 -A
lvir`o Callinan reportod to the Council that he and
High School Site
Mr. Maxwell "had m`et wi tli''NIr. Gaffney, Mr.
On Snyder Lane
Castleberry dhd' r`e Meyer, today at which time it
was agreed that the stool district would pay
the full, a? ou:n:t reques -te-d by the City of Rohnert
Park. ;` C'ity l�'Ianager Callinan read a letter from
Mr. Meyer, School District Superintendent.
Councilman V. Smith moved that the Council author-
ize annexation of the site and agree to provide
.water, and . sewer service subject to the amount of
$87,'756.'40 being 'd to the City .of Rohnert
.Park and that``the pity Attorney be directed to
prepare the necessary resolution for the annexa-
tion.
Mayor GR'Smith seconded the motion which failed
to carry.by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen:V. Smith & Mayor C.
Smith
NOES (3) Councilmen.Pezonella, Roberts and
.. Rogers ,
ABSENT,: (0)
A discussion followed, at the end of which Council-
man Pezonella moved that the annexation be denied,
Said motion by seconded by Councilman Rogers.
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Several citizens asked to be heard prior to the
vote being taken. Rev. Harvey Robinson, Mr.
Hamann, Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. Keller addressed
comments to the Council.
Councilman V. Smith asked the three members of
the Council voting against annexation to delay
any decision until the next regular meeting in
order that each Councilman could conduct a per-
sonal poll of the citizens of Rohnert Park.
Councilman Rogers withdrew his second to the
Councilman Pezonella's motion.
Councilman Pezonella withdrew his motion.
It was agreed by the Council that on Wednesday,
June 22nd and Thursday, June 23rd, the Council
would hold adjourned sessions to begin-at 7 :00
P.M. each night for the purpose of reviewing
the preliminary budget.
Major Drainage City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council
Ways methods of financing the improvement of large
drainage channels.
Mr. Callinan requested Council approval to pro-
ceed through the Zone 1- ...,.�dviscr?Zat.te ax,
the Board of Supervisors with a request f6r Floa'd
Control District would advance the monies for
said improvement and be reimbursed as the area
is developed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the highschool site annexation was deferred
until the next regular meeting.
Project 1965 -3
Project Engineer Milt Hudis gave a status I gortO
Commerce Blvd.
on Project No. 1965 -3.
Well No. 5
Project Engineer Milt Hudis fave a status and
progress report on Well No. 5
Grade Crossing at
City Manager Callinan reported on the P.U.C.
Sonoma State
hearing concerning the application for a grade
Expressway
crossing at Sonoma State Expressway. He advised
the Council that Mr. Mawson of the County
Counsel's office is trying to reach agreement
with the railroad concerning the crossing and
that the hearing has-been adjourned until July
69 1966 in San Francisco.
1966 -67 Budget
City Manager Callinan presented the preliminary
budget for fiscal year 1966 -67 to the Council.
It was agreed by the Council that on Wednesday,
June 22nd and Thursday, June 23rd, the Council
would hold adjourned sessions to begin-at 7 :00
P.M. each night for the purpose of reviewing
the preliminary budget.
Major Drainage City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council
Ways methods of financing the improvement of large
drainage channels.
Mr. Callinan requested Council approval to pro-
ceed through the Zone 1- ...,.�dviscr?Zat.te ax,
the Board of Supervisors with a request f6r Floa'd
Control District would advance the monies for
said improvement and be reimbursed as the area
is developed.
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Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
approval was given to Mr. Callinan to pursue
this matter through the Zone 1 -A Advisory
Committee and the County Board of Supervisors.
Metro Committee A brief discussion was held concerning the
establishment of a 1°Metro Committee".
Drainage 667 City Attorney Maxwell stated that Young America
Bernice Ave. Homes felt they had no responsibility in this
matter but as a matter of public interest would
regrade the model home lot to allow drainage
across their property.
Recess The City Council recessed for five minutes, the
time being 11 :10 P.M.
Reconvention The City Council reconvened at 11:15 P.M.
Representative to City Manager Callinan read a letter from the
North Bay Division North Bay Division of the League of California
Leage of California Cities requesting that a representative from
Cities the City of Rohnert Park be appointed to the
North Bay Division.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded
by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved,
Councilman V. Smith was appointed as the City's
representative to the Redwood Empire Division
of the League of California Cities.
Education Councilman Roberts commented that he would like
Commission to see an Education Commission or an Education
Commissioner appointed as the City's official
representative to attend all school board meet-
ings and report back to the Council on the
happenings;whieh might help to avoid situations
such as has occurred with the Petaluma High
School District. The Council agreed to discuss
this possibility further at a later date.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at 11 :20 P.Mi to Wednesday, June 22,
1966 at 7 :00 P.M. in the City Offices.
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Deputy ,C y Clerk
APPROVED:
mayor .�\6mltn
AT,T�EST: \
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NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park duly held.
on the 20th day of June, 1966 at 8:00 o'clock P.M., at
the City Officer, 435 Southwest Boulevard has adjourned
to the 22nd day of June, 1966 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., meeting
at 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park.
This notice is posted in compliance with Section 54-955
of the Government Code of the State of Cal.ifornia
Dated: June 22, 1966
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