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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Project No. 1967 -1 Mr. Hudis reported or +'hp a +a +,ic nf +,h m
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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.
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Project 1967-1 Mr. Hudis reported on the status of the project &
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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.
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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.
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Depulf/City Clerk
APPROVED:
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M r Joseph A. Pezonella
ATTEST:
City
Clerk