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1967/08/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 21, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session cpmmencing at 7:30 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. This regular session was preceded by an execu- tive session which commenced at 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, C.Smith, V.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent: (0) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan and George Tomilson of the Conoms County Planning Dept. Staff Absent: City Attorney Maxwell Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 20 and August 4, 1967 were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Bills Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No tetion was taken on any of the communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. 1. A letter from the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce requesting $500.00 was read. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approv- ed, the Council authorized disbursement of $500.00 to the Chamber of Commerce to cover advanced costs of Founder's Day. Executive Session Councilman V. Smith reported that at the execu- Report tive session the Council had discussed a request by the City Treasurer, C. W. O'Neil, to have the Treasurer's salary raised from $50.00 to $75.00 per month effective after the next election in April, and also that the Council had discussed the duties of the Treasurer. Councilman V. Smith advised that the Council had reserved any decision until closer to election time when the matters would be discussed again. Page -2- August 21, 1967 Matters from Councilmen Recreation Come Councilman V. Smith brought up for discussion the mission prior meeting where the Recreation Commission had been discussed and the concept of issuing direc- tives to the Commission rather than changing the ordinance. Councilman V. Smith moved that the Council approve the policy as discussed at the prior meeting and direct staff to prepare a final draft for such a directive as outlined in that meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved. Long Range Councilman V. Smith presented a draft of long Planning range governmental planning which he briefly discussed with the Counoil. Councilman V.Smith requested the Council authorize him to work with the City Manager in implementing such a program in Rohnert Park, and requested endorsement of the concept outlined in his draft. Councilman Roberts so moved, Councilman Rogers seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved. Cotati School Councilman Roberts asked what had been happen- District ing regarding the streets and sidewalks in connection with the El Colegio school site. City Manager Callinan advised it was on the agenda later in the meeting. Planning And Zonin File NO. 0069 City Manager Callinan advised that a public W.Holman-Use Permit hearing notice had been sent to all residents for Foster Home at within 500 feet of 315 Arlen Drive and that 315 Arlen Drive notice had been published in The World. Mr. Holman, the applicant, was present. Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open. Mr. Tomilson read his staff report. Mr. Callimn advised that Chief Koch had talked to Mrs. Holman and ascertained the Holman's had four children of their own and were applying for four foster children. Councilman V. Smith asked Mr. Holman when he planned to moe into the premises, Mr. Holman answered as soon as the purchase is completed. A discussion followed between Mr. Holman and Councilman Roberts. .1 Mayor Pezonella asked.if anyone in opposition to the request wished to speak. The following persons spoke in opposition to the request: Page -3- Mr. Ledbetter, Mrs. Cincera, Bertha Issell, Mr. McMullan, Mr. Lagier, Mr. Cincera, August 21, 1967 391 Arlen Drive 401 Arlen Drive 404 Adele Avenue 229 Adele .Avenue 285 Arlen Drive 401 Arlen Drive A discussion was held regarding the conditions involved in granting a variance. There being no further discussion or persons wishing to speak, the public hearing was de- clared closed by the Mayor. Councilman C. Smith asked Mr. Holman if, in view of the opposition, he would want to pursue the application. Mr. Holman answered in the affirmative. Councilman C. Smith stated, "based on public opinion and on past deliberation, I move that the use permit be denied." Councilman V.Smith seconded the motion and it was passed by a unanimous roll call vote. File 0071 - Redwood Mr. Callinan advised that the Redwood Empire Empire Kennel Club Kennel Club had approached the City to use Use of "B" Park for Benecia Park and grounds to conduct a dog show. Puppy Show Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council indicated approval and authorized the City Manager to work out the arrangements with the Redwood Empire Kennel Club. Public Appearances Mr. Hugh Codding Mr. Hugh Codding of Santa Rosa Enterprises, was present and displayed a master plan for "Coddingland", the area west of U.S.101. He also presented an executed petition for annexa- tion of the land to the City of Rohnert Park. Mr. Codding asked the Council to consider es- tablishing the future alignment of the express- way west of U.S.101 and the alignment of the frontage road. Mr. Lehmann, General Planning Corporation, was present and commented on the "Coddingland" plan which he prepared. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had talked with Mr. Donald Head, County Road Commissioner, concerning the County purchasing the right of way for the expressway and that Mr. Head felt the Board of Supervisors would not allocate any money for such a purchase at this time. Page -4- August 21, 1967 Mr. Codding advised that he had had the State Planner from the Division of Highways up who had stated he felt the improvements would be put in only as quickly as pressure was brought by Sebastopol and Rohnert Park. Mr. Codding further stated Mr. Head had advised him he would make recommendations based on a specific request from Rohnert Park. Mr.Cox and Mr. Mr. James Groom spoke briefly and introduced Mr. Groom,Santa Rosa Thomas Cox, Secretary of the Santa Rosa Chamber Chamber Sign. of Commerce. Mr. Cox pointed out on the City map the location of a proposed billboard sign the,Santa Rose Chamber of Commerce would like to install. He stated that the Rohnert Park Golf Course direc- tiwnal sign would be put on one end of the sign and that the City of Rohnert Park could use the entire reverse side of the sign without cost to the City. Mr. Cox requested the Council appoint someone from the City with whom he could work out the details and design of the sign. A brief discussion was held on modifying the sign section of the ordinance to the full satisfaction of the Council. Mayor Pezonella appointed Councilman Roberts and Rogers to work with Mr. Cox and Mr. Groom on the proposed billboard sign. Mrs. Helen Loebsack Mrs. Loebsack was present and spoke in favor Cultural Arts of the City Council establishing a Cultural Commission Arts Commission. Upon motion by Councilman -Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council accepted the recommendations of Mrs. Loebsack to establish a Cultural Arts Commission in the City of Rohnert Park, and directed the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to establish said Commission. Mrs. Sovey, a resident, was present and commented that she felt sure the Commission would be a working organization and a wonderful thing for the City of Rohnert Park and thanked the Council for their action. Planning and � `­Z onl TiF66F R6idTr_ M r. Callinan initiated a discussion about the Gravenstein Hwy. possibility of working out a program with the City of Cotati to bring a road through to Rohnert Park direct from the Gravenstein Highway through the property where the Diamond National Building used to be to College View Dr. or Southwest Blvd. Page -5- August 21, 1967 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as supporting the proposal and concept and authorized the City Manager to proceed and work out the details with the City of Cotati and the planners. Revision of Mr. Tomilson spoke on the section of the zoning Zoning ordinance relating to the definition of a family. Ordinance He advised the zoning ordinance does not cover legally adopted children or foster children. The Council requested Mr. Tomilson to prepare suggested changes and submit them to the Council for review. Ordinance No.81 Since the Ordinance had not been fully retyped, Subdivision the matter was deferred until the next regular Ordinance meeting. Resolution RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR No. 67 -65 THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1967 -68. City Manager Callinan discussed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 67 -65 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY 67 -66 NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPARTMENTS AND PAY THE INDEBT- EDNESS TO THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1967 -68. City Manager Callinan discussed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and. unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No.67 -66 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE 67 -67 FISCAL YEAR 1967 -68 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. City ManagerCallinan read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -67 was adopted. Staff Rep2EI e Project No. Mr. Hudis, Project Engineer, reported on the 1966 -2- Expressway status of the Expressway Improvement Project. Page -6- August 21, 1967 Mr. Callinan advised that on August 8, 1967 the Public Utilities Commission authorized a grade crossing at the expressway location without the agreement between the City and Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Mr. Callinan stated the rail- road had the right of appeal and he had been ad- vised that they would appeal the decision. Project No.1967-1 Mr. Hudis, Project Engineer, advised that Mr. Country Club Dr. Wiggins had stopped the contractor due to unsafe Snyder Lane Sewer working conditions. Mr. Hudis reported that the Line contract was to be complete by August 15th,however due to a delay in signing the contract, the City should grant a 30 day extension by which time the project should be finished. Water Main-East Mr. Hudis advised that he had prepared plans for Cotati Avenue a water main along East Cotati Avenue, and since water mains will have to cross East Cotati Ave. the City should install the necessary lines prior to the construction of East Cotati Avenue by Arthur Siri, Inc. rather than having to bore the lines through after East Cotati Avenue is paved. Mr. Hudis advised that he had received a $1670 quote from Argonaut Constructors to install the two water lines across East Cotati Avenue. A discussion followed upon the conclusion of which Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman Roberts seconded a motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with whatever contractor he feels is satisfactory to have the water lines installed at a cost not to exceed $1670. The motion was unanimously approved. Project No.1967-2 Mr. Callinan reported that he had received a call Southwest Blvd. from the Petaluma School District wanting to know Water Main when they would receive water service. Mr. Hudis advised that the City was waiting for P.G.& E. to bring electricity to the pump station and as soon as that is done, the job can be completed. Project No.1967-3 Mr. Callinan reported that the County Board of Copeland Creek Supervisors, at their Monday meeting, had approved the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan and the next step would be to agree upon the terms and legal language of the Joint Powers Agreement and ordinance. Since the County Counsel is on vaca- tion and Mr. Maxwell is in the hospital, Mr. Callinan advised it may be several weeks before this can be accomplished. Mr. Callinan requested, because of the circum- stances and the lack of financing for the project that the bidder, Minnis and Wright, be released from their bid. Page -7- August 21, 1967 A discussion followed during which Mr. Callinan advised that Mr. Spivock had indicated a willing- ness to put up $15,000 toward the project. However, this amount would not be enough to put the project together, and Mr. Callinan further advised that the money from the County could not be used until all the agreements and ordinances had been signed and /or adopted. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council released Minnis and Wright from their bid on the Copeland Creek Improvement Project. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council directed Mr. Spivock to install the pumping station at Copeland Creek to alleviate the flooding hazard in Subdivision 12 -B. Councilman V. Smith asked that the matter of the installation of the pumping station be scheduled on the agenda of the next regular meeting. East Cotati Ave. Mr. Hudis stated that this water main will tie Water Main into the Coyote aqueduct and will provide service Project 1967 -4 to the Pollard property south of East Cotati Ave. Mr. Callinan stated through part of the the Council's feeli of Cotati to see if Cotati Avenue would water main. that since this main would run City of Cotati he asked for ags about approaching the City the residents along East like to tie into the proposed Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the City Manager was authorized to proceed through the City of Cotati to offer water service to those residents on East Cotati Avenue.whose property could be served by the proposed water main. Citv Manaaer.'s Report Sc o01 1te in Mr. Callinan commented on several meetings he had El Colegio attended concerning the elementary school site in the B1 Colegio area and explained the various changes being proposed to the site. Mr. Callinan advised that the school district would like a committment from the Council that the City would accept for maintance certain school property even though it would be in the school district's name. Councilman V. Smith asked for clarification on the City and developer being required to pay for the utilities. Mr. Howard, the developer and Mr. Callinan discussed the method with the Council. 5� = August 21, 1967 Councilman V. Smith q i1man . - Smi 1- uestioned -the use of the $1200 per acre assessment for the improvement of Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Callinan suggested the matter be deferred to a special meeting, where it could be discussed in depth. The Council deferred the matter. Family Member- Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by ship for Miss Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Rohnert Park the Council authorized a Family Pool Membership and Family for Miss Rohnert Park and her family, for the 1968 summer season. Burton Avenue Mr. Callinan reported that the Recreation Commis- Playlot sion recommended that the Council authorize initial development of the play lot on Burton Avenue by putting in lawn and sprinklers and try to work out an arrangement with the owners of property on both sides, Thrift Federal Savings and Loan, to have the property fenced, installing a swing set, slide and whirl, and perhaps a few benches. Mr. Callinan reported that the Recrea- tion Commission had gone on record as willing to spend $1500 for this project. Mr. Callinan then displayed several plans for the layout of the playlot. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the Recreation Commission's recommendation for the development of the Burton Avenue playlot. Golf Course Mr. Callinan reported on the progress of the golf course improvement program. 1915 Act Bonds- Mr. Callinan advised that the County Tax Collec- Request by County tar's Office had advised that the various 1915 for Funds to County Act redemption funds were short a total of 7/2/67 coupons $21,582. Mr. Callinan requested Council approval to advance $16,582 to the County to be added to the $5000 which the City had already advanced. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the advancing of $16,582 to the County of Sonoma to cover the July 2, 1967 pay- ments due on the 1915 Act Bonds. Safety Check Mr. Callinan commented briefly on the Fire Safety, Program Check Program which-he Department of Public Safety had conducted. Page -9- August 21, 1967 Termination of Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Officer Officer Hop-kins Hopkins would be leaving the employ of the City as of September 11 1967 to accept a teaching position. Mr. Callinan reported that those persons on the waiting list who had previously passed all the written and oral examinations would be advised of the opening. Mr. Golis Mr. Callinan reported that Mr. Paul Golis had Appearance before requested a hearing before the Cotati Chamber of Cotati Chamber Commerce on August 25, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. and the Rohnert Park Council has been invited since his talk will affect both Cotati and Rohnert Park. Ex- Officio to The City Manager advised that there is no Ex- Recreation Officio member to the Recreation Commission. Commission The Council requested this matter be scheduled for the next regular meeting. Request from Mr. Callinan advised that Mr. Golis had request - Paul Golis for ed a meeting with the Council to discuss his a special meeting development plans for the central section of the City between Hinebaugh Creek and Copeland Creek. The Council set the requested meeting for Monday, August 289 1967. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:15 P.M. to Monday, August 289 1967 at 8:30 P.M. ' . "/ M Deputyr City er