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1967/07/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 3, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 7000 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Rogers, C.Smith, V.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absents (1) Councilman Roberts Staff Presents City Manager Pro - Tempore Wiggins, City Attorney Maxwell, and Mr. Tomilson of Sonoma County Planning Dept. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Minutes Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 16 and June 19, 1967 were approv- ed as submitted. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment with the stipulation that the City Manager bring the Council completely up to date on the agreement with Mr. Farquhar concerning salary. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of the communications except as specifically notes in these minutes. 1. A letter from the City of Cotati to Super- visor Shoemaker and to the City of Rohnert Park regarding a walkway between Rohnert Park and Cotati for access to the library was read. The Council requested that this item be put on the July 31, 1967 agenda for the meeting of the Cotati and Rohnert Park Councils. 2. A letter from B. W. Koch, Director of Public Safety to Gary's Texaco Station advising of several violations of the use permit was read. A discussion was held and City Attorney Maxwell suggested that the matter be con- tinued to the next regular meeting and if by that time no further violations had taken place then the matter could be closed. If there were continued violations then the matter should be set for public hearing for revocation of the use permit. Page -2- July 39 1967 3. Several 1A++p-oo tan-nn "^^A � —u— 00-LICuMlIng the changing OZ school district boundarlies. A discussion was held upon the conclusion of which the council requested staff to contact the Petaluma School District Board to set up a dinner meeting with them. 4. A letter from the County Road Commissioner's Office ree relocating existing drainage ease- ment from the Rohnert Park Expressway through the El Colegio student housing project was read. Mr. Hudis explained the relocation and ad- vised that Mr. Marshall was checking the plans for the City and when his report had been received and the plans acceptable to him, then the City could take some action. 5. A letter from Sonoma County Flood Control concerning the Copeland Creek Improvement Project was read. Mr. Hudis explained the small sections in- volved which would not be maintained by Flood Control. Mr. Maxwell advised that when all the ease- ments had been received, they could be trans- ferred to Flood Control by one document. 6. A2etter from Mr. Wiggins to the Flood Con- trol requesting the $50,000.00 budgeted in 1966-67 for the Copeland Creek Improvement 'J Project be carried forward in the 196768 budget. Mr. Wiggins and Mr. Hudis explained that this letter, from a taxpayer, was necessary in order for the County to carry the amount forward in the 196768 budget. 7. A letter from Mr. Maxwell to the Public Utilities Commission requesting action be taken by the PUC so construction can commence on the Rohnert Park Expressway Grade Crossings 8. The Legislative Bulletin from the League of .Calif. Cities was brought to the attention of the Council and Councilman V. Smith com- mented on Assembly Bill 2454. A discussion was held concerning the adverse affects this bill might have on the City. Subdivision 10 -A Mr. Hudis displayed a map of the tentative sub - division and explained that it only included the area south of Copeland Creek. Mr. Tomilson commented and reviewed his staff report. Councilman V. Smith suggested that Mr. Hudis be given a copy of the staff report and by the next meeting perhaps he could have all the conditions listed in the staff report worked out. Mr. Wiggins commented that he would like to see a condition added that Santa Alicia Drive be put in complete when this subdivision is approved. Involvement of Mr. Councilman Rogers requested Mr. Hudis send a Hudis in various letter to the City listing his involvement in Rohnert Park various properties, and with various developers properties in Rohnert Park. Page -3- July 3, 1967 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Councilman V. Smith was authorized to contact Senator Collier directly and ad- vise him of the City's position on AB2454. Matters from Mayor Pezonella congratulated Maurice Fredericks Councilmen on being elected the new President of the Chamber of Commerce. Planning and Zoning Matters File 0039 -- Public Mr. Tomilson reviewed and read his staff report. Hearing on Revoca- tion of Use Permit Mr. Wiggins stated that the applicant had met- for Petaluma Auto 99% of the conditions. Car Wash A discussion followed in which Councilman C. Smith requested that the applicant be cautioned not to let the condition of the premises deter- iorate again to the point where the Council would be requested to take action. Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open. There being no further comments and no one wish- ing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council moved that the use permit not be revoked at this time. Subdivision 10 -A Mr. Hudis displayed a map of the tentative sub - division and explained that it only included the area south of Copeland Creek. Mr. Tomilson commented and reviewed his staff report. Councilman V. Smith suggested that Mr. Hudis be given a copy of the staff report and by the next meeting perhaps he could have all the conditions listed in the staff report worked out. Mr. Wiggins commented that he would like to see a condition added that Santa Alicia Drive be put in complete when this subdivision is approved. Involvement of Mr. Councilman Rogers requested Mr. Hudis send a Hudis in various letter to the City listing his involvement in Rohnert Park various properties, and with various developers properties in Rohnert Park. Page -4- July 3, 1967 Project No. 1967 -1 Mr. Hudis reported or +'hp a +a +,ic nf +,h m _ country Club Dr._ and recommended awarding the contract. Snyder Lane Sewer Trunk Lines Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, COUNTRY CLUB 67 -55 DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES, ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 --1. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 6755 was approved and the con - tract for Project No. 1967 -1 was awarded to D. M. Schlanzene Ordinance No. 84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (Enforcing Set Back Line Requirements). City Attorney Maxwell read the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 84 was introduced. City Manager's Report Standard Savings & Mr. Wiggins advised that Mr. Cowan of Standard Loan Bond Payoff Savings and Loan had called advising that they were endeavoring to pay off the 1915 Act Bond on their properties in its entirity, rewrite the first mortgage, and lower the payments. A brief discussion followed in which the Council voiced their complete agreement with what 'tandard Savings and Loan was attempting to do. Realignment of Mr. Wiggins pointed out the area involved in the Telephone Cable easement and advised that staff was proposing on Commerce Blvd. that the cable be relocated in the Commerce Blvd. right of way in order to put in the interchange. Mr. Wiggins recommended that approval of the agreement with the Telephone Company be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Depart- ment of Public Works in order to take into consideration future sewer lines and channel improvements. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement in accordance with the stipulation as stated by Mr. Wiggins. Page -4- July 39 1967 Project 1967-1 Mr. Hudis reported on the status of the project & 14 TT L1_ - J_ U.L A­e contract. He noted ullau recommended away ng til Snyder Lane Sewer one remaining deed easement had not been received. Trunk Line Resolution A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, COUNTRY CLUB No. 67-55 DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES, ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967-1. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resol- lution No. 67-55 was approved and the contract for Project No. 1967-1 was awarded to D.M.Schlangen. The Mayor was advised to make sure the remaining deed easement required by the City had been re-_ ceived prior to execution of the contract. Ordinance No.84 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (Enforcing Set Back Line Re- quirements). City Attorney Maxwell read the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 84 was introduced. City Manager's Report Standard Savings Mr. Wiggins advised that Mr. Cowan of Standard & Loan Bond Pay- Savings & Loan had called advising that they were Off endeavoring to pay off the 1915 Act Bond on their properites in its entirety, rewrite the first montage, and lower the payments. A brief discussion followed in which the Council voiced their complete agreement with what Standard Savings and Loan was attempting to do. Realignment of Mr. Wiggins pointed out the area involved in the Phone Cable on easement and advised that staff was proposing that Commerce Blvd. the cable be relocated in the Commerce Blvd. right of way in order to put in the interchange. Mr. Wiggins recommended that approval of the agree went with the Telephone Company be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Department of Public Works in order to take into consideration future sewer lines and channel improvements. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the Mayor to execute the Agree- ment in accordance with the stipulation as stated by Mr. Wiggins. Page -5- July 3, 1967 tion Commission had been contacted and he re- quested the Council take action on the waiving of the pool rate. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council passed the request to the Recreation Commission with Council approved, recommending that the Recreation Commission also approve the waiving of the hourly pool rate for Cub Pack 68. Transit Bus Service Mr. Wiggins reported that the Santa Rosa Transit Bus Service would be discontinued during the summer, that they intended to start a new sche- dule when College opens in hopes that the res- ponse will be better and the service can con- tinue. A discussion was held regarding the posting of time schedules and /or pick up points through the City, and the possibility of one of the service organizations being approached to put up bus stops and post schedules. R-o,hner ark Mr. Hudis reported that the railroad had con - - Expre- szwayrmGr.ad ttated him and advised that they would not Grn-ss��n:g <� ��� -� <� permit Argonaut Constructors to go under the railroad until a written agreement with the City had been signed. Mr. Hudis advised that Argonaut would start at the Snyder Lane end of the project and work toward the railroad, so there should be no delay in the work. Mr. Maxwell advised the Council that this was usual procedure to have such a written agreement before railroad companies permit encroachment on their properties. r.Gitt�yri Councilman V. Smith asked when the roadwork on the expressway would start. Mr. Hudis stated �r that Mr. Siri had advised him they would be starting Wednesday and meet the completion date of October 15, 1967. City Attorney's Report Bankruptcy Suit Mr. Maxwell brought the Council up to date on Re. Goff Course the action and the problem of the expense in- Equipment volved in going to Fresno to appear in order to answer the suit filed against Mr. Callinan and the City. Mr. Maxwell advised that the City had been able to work out an agreement with Regent Investment Co. whereby Regent would pay $375.00 and the City would pay $375.00 for the equipment at the July 3, 1967 golf course, with title to the equipment being vested in the name of the City of Rohnert Park. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement for the equipment at the golf course for the sum of $375.009 title to be vested in the City of Rohnert Park. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 P.M. I I Depulf/City Clerk APPROVED: —Aw-w M r Joseph A. Pezonella ATTEST: City Clerk