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1967/10/20 City Council MinutesROHNM PARK CITY COUNOIL MINUTES October 20, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 '-00 P.M. in the City Offices 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Pezonella presiding. This session was preceded by a work session which commenced at 6 :45 P.M. to preview the ne7q uniform for the Department of Public Safety. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present% (4) Councilman Roberts, C. Smith, V. Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers Staff Present% City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, and George Tomilson Of Sonoma County Planning Staff. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 2, 1967 were approved as submitted. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman ". Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 13, 1967 were approved as submitted. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the bibs presentee! were approved for payment. Communications Ccm=,nications were brought to the attention of the CCYl.incil. No action was takon on any communication enoept as specifi- cally noted. 1. A letter from the P,P, Wamen ' Assn. regi e sting a mem- ber of the Cc,kncil ';o serve as judge for their annual Halloween Pwrade on October 28th was read. Councilman V. Smith volunteered to serve as a judge. !�[atters from Councilmen Study of College Pevel- City Xbaager Callihan advised than Councilman Rogers feels opment of Housing at that ailice Santa Barbara has experienced quite a growth Santa :Barbara in college area development, it might be wor-thwhile fox several members of the Council to go to Santa Barbara and meet with City officials in order to study planning prob- lems that city encountered which might be avoided by Rohnert Park. The Council looked, favorably on the suggestion and appoiit- ed Councilman Rogers as liaison to set up a time and sdhe- dl ?le for such a trip. Page ®2m October 20, 1967 Ordinance .No. 86 AN ORD0ANC.H F;STTAKISHI G A CULTURAL ARTS C01% j L-LSS! -- 1y V11 DEFINING M DUTIES THEREOF. Mr. Callinan reported that copies of the ordinance had been sent to the Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Loebsack and Dr. Cord. A letter from Dr. Cord regarding the ordinance was discussed. Mrs. Loebsack was present =d discussed several points in the ordinance with the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman. V. Smith and unanimously approved the reading of Ordinance No. 86 was waived and said ordinance adopted. ftesolution No. 67-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK ADOPTING BUNrET FOR ___ _rTUBE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. Yx. Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -76 -has adopted. Planning and Zonin& Matters File No. 0077 - James City Manager Callinan explained the application displayed LeBoeuf Variance to a plot plan of the proposed addition. Mr. Tomilson read construct addition on his staff report. A brief discussion followed. residence. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council made the necessary findings in accordance with the zoning ordinance and granted a variiance -to Mr. and Mrs, Jamso LeBoeuf to con- struct an audition to thair house locxVrd at 7858 Burton Avenue, in accordance with sketch svbm;.ttsd. Pil °v Noo 0078 = :�i':v Gcvr"je �s-41 son PA h4 s staff rcpo.r . C4 ty yXwiicagaa Cotati Use Permit for Call -inan read sw=�eral conditions he .recommended be attached one day circus Alicia to any use permit. Park Mr. Adams of the Cotati VFW was present and expressed agreement to all the conditions stated. A brief disuusion was held concerning the amount of insurance necessary, Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded. by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council gy: €anted a use permit to the Cotati VFW to hold a one day c:srcns on Novem - ber 21, 1967 in Alicia Park subject to the conditions as outlined by staff. Pile No. 0079 -a Hector Mr. Callinan displayed the plot plan and explained the Rubini Apt. Complex on application submitted by Mx. Hudis representing Mr. Rubini. Beverly Dr. - Variance request Mr. Tomilson commented on the various variances required and pointed them out on the plot plan to the Council. A Page -3- October 20, 1967 discussion followed on the previous variances e.Tanted on this property for an apartment complex of a different desigx City Attorney Mawell advised that the granting of the variances requested at this time would negate the previously granted variances. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council made the necessary findings in accordance with the zoning ordinance and granted the variances as requested, subject to the rear uncovered parking spaces be enlarged to conform to the ordinance. T.G.. & Y. Sign City Manager Callinan advised that the new sign which T. G. & Y. Store had installed was quite a bit over the maxi- mum permitted by the zoning ordinance and that staff had erred in issuing permits for the sign. A discussion of the sign and its appearance was held upon the conclusion of which the matter was held over to the next meeting and staf.'. directed to verify that the sign installed in fact conforms to the one approved by the planning staff. Off- Street Parking Pin. Tomilson reviewed his staff report and commented on in R -1 zone possible changes to the zoning ordinance relative to off - street parking in the R -1 zone. A discussion .followed upon_ the conclusion of which the Colxncil decided to make leave the R--1 District Off- Street Parking requirements as is. El Colegio Vista Mr. Callinan stated the the final set of improvement plans Terrace Subdivision had not been received so the matter would have to be de- ferred. He advised that Sono,aa, Campus Company is constn:Lc-;.- ing the subdivision. Project 1966 -2 Engineer Hudis gave a verbal status report. Mr. Haadis Expressway discussed a V,OOO claim by Siri, Inc. for additional fill and advised that he did rot think tb.e clain was valid. A discussion was held and City Attorney N ,cell suggested that the claim not be denied at this time, but wait until the project is finished and compromise all claims at the time of the final payment. Mr. Hudis advised that Mr. Siri had regtosted a 15 day extension of time and recommended Council approval of. the request. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seccnded. by Cclanci "loran C. Smith and unanimously approved, an extension of 15 dt:, j:, past the contract date was granted to Arthuv B. Siri, Mr. Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 3. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman `J'. Smith and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. j, in the amount of -918,203-14, payable to Arthur B. Siri, Inc; for Project 19662 was approved for payment. Page -4- October 20, 1967 Expressway Grade Cross - Mr. Maxwell advised that the PUC hearing was set for ing October 31, 1967 and that County Counsel James Rotz would represent the City at the hearing. Project No. 1967 -1 Engineer Hudis gave a verbal status report on Project Country Club Dr & Sny 1967 ®1. Mr. Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 2. der Lane Sewers Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Coy -neilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 2 in the amount of $10,982.79 payable to D. M. Schlange -n for Project 1967 -1 was approved for payment. Claim of Donald L. Davis City Manager Callinan reviewed the claim and the incidents which caused the claim to be filed. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that under our insurance we have no alternative but to reject the claim. Resolution No. 67 -77 RESOLU'T'ION REJECTIS3G THE CLAIM OF DONALD DAVIS AS THE I JRE'NT AND GUARDIAN OF MARK DAVIS, A MINOR. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -77 wa.o adopted. Cit�yer's Report Chamber of Commerce Mr. Callinan reported that the Chamber of Commerce had Request for funds requested $1000.00 to pay off a bank loan on the revolving sign. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Colm cil approved the Chamber's request for 11dxlae`3, 8110 e;,i- ,u'aar i acv u c= .... :u to release $1000.00 of the funds budgeted for the Cnamb ®r'e Us n �orty pm�ton. i ? ri Sewer Plant Expansion Mr. Callinan stated that a petition is being cire-ala,ted for an assessment to be placed on the land shorn as Golf Lake Estates. He advised that he had contacted Bond Coiuisel Richard Raymond, of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch, who in turn will advise how he feels the City should proceed. Mr. Callinan reported that Mr. Raymond felt the City should provide for the issuance of the revenue bonds to purchase the lands but that this matter would be discussed with t1e Council at the appropriate timo. Mr. Callinan further .d vi,sed that he had just received a revised contract for sewage treatment From the City of Cotati and after he and City Attorney Maxwell had an opportunity to review it they would present it to the Council for comment. Golf Course Improve- Mr. Callinan reported that bond counsel had received from ment Program Robert E. Schweser Co. of California Ltd, a committment to purchase the golf course bonds with a 5.99% effective Page -5-• October 209 1967 interest rate. Mr. Callinan advised that if the Council accepts the ccmmittmen.t it will enable the issuance of a contract for the irrigation system. Upon motion by Couuncilman. C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council indicated approval of the offer to purchase the golf course bonds by Robert E. Schweser Co. of Calif. Ltd., sale of the bonds at the 5.99% rate. City Attorney's Report Copeland Creek Project Mr. Maxwell adv -iced that a proposed Joint Powers Agreement had been sent to Flood Control and the County, neither of which had commented as yet. Hardin Lawsuit Mr. Maxwell reported that a hearing was still set for Octo- ber 309 1967 at which time he felt it would be set for trig) Mr. lbordell stated he was still tying to settle out of court. McGuire & Hester Mr. Maxwell reported that he was having difficulty in gett- ing McGuire and Hester to pay Axgonaut- Constructors for the repair to the water line at the Copeland Creek and CommWrce Blvd. bridge. Adjournment Thare being no further business the meeting was al 'ourned at approximately 9005 P.M. Deputy Ci; Clerk APPROVED: seph A. Pezonella9 1 yor ATTEST: r City Clerk