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1967/12/04 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUZES December 4, 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. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 6 :45 P.M, and at which possible appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission were discussed. Call. to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: Absent: Late: (3} Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Mayor Pezonella (0 None (2) Councilmen C. Smith and V. Smith, their time of arrival is specifically noted. Staff present: City Manager Callinan and George Tomilson, Sonoma County Planning Staff. City Attorney Maxwell arrived later in the meeting, the time being specifically noted. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 20, 1967 were approved as submitted. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Arrival of Council- Councilman V. Smith arrived at this point in the meeting, man V. Smith the time being approximately 7 :04 P.M. Arrival of City Mr. 'Maxwell arrived at this point in the meeting, the time Attorney boing approximately 7 :06 P.M. Report on Trip to Councilman Roberts reported on the League of California Los Angeles Cities Conference for undergrounding of utilities held in Los Angeles and discussed several suggestions on converting overhead utility lines to underground. Councilman Roberts asked the P.G.& B. representative in the audience for cost factors on converting existing overhead facilities to under- ground facilities. CATV representatives present stated they would be walling, on a ,joint venture basis, to go under- ground. Holiday Schedule Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Mayor Pezonella and unanimously approved, the City's employees are to be allowed a 4 day weekend during the Christmas and New Year holiday with the schedule to be determined by the City Manager. Page m2- December 49 1967 Report on Trip to Cocsiman Rober,s rA„orted one R�•� ��.,, .r vase vlai v uv a: u� s es "oft Fullerton College College by himself and the City Manager. He discussed several areas of cooperation between commercial develop- .L and college, such as access and architecture. Ordinance No. 89 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 78 (CATV Franchise) 1 The City Attorney summarized Ordinance No. 89. rC Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Coin- .oilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 89 was waived and said Ordinance 89 adopted. Ordinance No. 90 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROMORT PARK IMPOSING A DOCbTWTARY STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance. 'Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved the reading of Ordinance No. 90 was waived and said ordinance was introducedo° Ordinance Awarding A. Ci. ,v Attorney advieed that he would like the intro -a CATV Franchise duction of this o:rdi.n aice deferred until ordinance No. 89 had become effective. He d;iusoussed several provisions of the, ordinance with the Orin il. The introduction of the orOln-mce was defes�ed for 30 days and a. copy of same giver. to Shy. Schiller of Storer Cable TV, Inc. was was present. Resolution 6786 RESOLD- PTO'\T W.GING TTY ',0,T.TVD ST'!anS POSr'N1AST C a z "�RAB T0 ISSUE A C:ALIFORl`NT.A 001VM4 ORAT2.VE1 20O!1 -H ANNI IPP.SARY STAM:). City Manager Callinfl,i explained the resolution.. Upon mol`.1.0n v-y_ UOUIV.CcU'RiAn V. Swi.th, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution 67»86 was adopted. Rohner t .Park Branch Mr. 'David Sabsay, ]Director of the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County Library Free Public Library iaae present and reported on the Rohnert Park Branch Libravvy's operations. City's Insurance City= T�Lnnager Callip -Dr. introc3 ?aced Mr. Robert P. Harocco of Program Cod.din , Mi agowan, Wilkey & Ivisirocco Ineurano:-: - Broken], who adNri_sed, the council that he r7aa rot p:cepared to make a foxna;l prpsprta,tion at t %:7 •u.ixiaq but xeciuested permission to subm it a bid on the City's liabilit�c,�' insurance. Arrival of Council- Councilman C. Smith a=ived.a,t this.point in the meeting, man C. Smith the, time being aPProx - -', a tell° 7'-55 P-T-L .insurance A. discussion follotfed o uweexr the Council, Mr. Marocco, and Mr. Feeney, the City's inset -ante broker of record. Page -3- December 4, 1967 Councilman V. Smith stated he felt the present policy should run to the end of the three year term, and that the.i.nsur- ance should not be put out to bid at this time. The Council concurred. PLANNING AND ZONING T.G.& Y. Sign A discussion was held between the Council, staff, and a File 0052 representative of Ad Art, Inc. sign company concerning the size of the sign installed on the T. G. & Y. Store. Councilman Roberts requested that the record show that when Ad Artput up the signs he notified City Hall and spent three hours between City Hall and the County Planner trying to determine the size allowed and still the sign was installed. A discussion followed concerning how to reduce the size of the sign. Councilman V. Smith moved that all the factors be taken into consideration and that the signs, as installed, be permitted to remain. Said motion died for lack of second. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, staff was directed to notify T.G.& Y. that their signs were ove the 240 square feet for which they had a planning permit, and request them to take the necessary steps to reduce the signs to 2AO square feet. Said motion was approved by a majority voice vote. File 0082LS - Lot City Manager Callinan reviewed the application and advised Split Request -» that the applicant had met with Mr. Tomi.lson and submitted Southland Corp. a new plot plan. Page -4- December 4, 1967 Mayor Pezonella commented that he felt the proposed use would not be in the bast interests of the eubject Planned Dpvelopment district, and thereby moved, on the basis of noncompatability, that the use permit be denied. Cou.ncil- man. Roberts seconded the motion stated he would like a complete review of those areas zoned "PD °t. Motion railed to carry by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilman Roberts, & Mayor Pezonella NOES: 2 Councilmen C. Smith an V' d . Smith ABSTAIN: (�1 Councilman Rogers Mr. Idest, representing Southland Corporation, requested to be heevid and stated that his firm had met all the require- ments of the zoning o.edinance and he could not understand why the use was denied. A lengthy discussion, followed in which the Council, Mr. Writ, Mi. Paul Goli,s and City AttorSnxey Mg_%veli participated. .1.1e NO., OO81 City Manager Ca.11inan brought ,th©. Cawzncil up to dtate on the Mr. James Thompson zoning and lot splits to date in the area of the application. Use Permit for Texaco A discussion between the Council said Mr. James Thompson, Station at Expressway the applicant, was held concerning the fact that it was & Commerce Blvd. the Coimcil's feeling and intention that the arcs, in question would be developed as one unit at the sane time. Mr. Tomilson reviewed his staff report and adviscJ thalb it had been discussed with Mr, Thompson who genera-",I r ac,"reed with all the conditions listed.. Council recess A general discussion ins held vpon the conclusion of which a recess was called, the time being approximatelY 9:15 P.M. the Council reconvened, the time cueing [� p roxir�?a.tel 9 :20P1`1 at which ti.re 1�r» Tacmpnon pre:sen�ted film showing, the ..s. -1v.1 11e Proposed G.3 V d ii A length; (li gma.sw.i.nn fo io l c1,1 -:i rg Wh c111 C:l y Mpmager Callinan a,dvLsod tbkit 'ha applicar_t was beingg required to widen Commerce Blvd. fov •i�he length of the property in- volved, and also agreed to bring sewer and *mater lanes dorm to the end of his property. Upon motion by CojLncilman Rogers, seconded. by Councilman Roberts, the Colmoil denied the application by the follow- ing roll cull vote: AYES: (3) Co mcilm.en Robea?ts, Rogers and Mayor Pezonel�a NOES: 2 Councilmen C. Dini.th and V. Smith. City Manager Callin,= explained the lot split being re- quested. Mr. Arthur Howard, Sonoma Campus Co. uTs pre- sent. Page -5- December 4, 1967 A discussion followed during which time Mr. Callinan suggest- ed to the applicant dedicating the right-of-way that will be required on Snyder Lane for the widening of the street, and also posting bond or seen-city that the improvements on Snyder Lane will be installed at the church's expense, that the amount of the bond required will be determined by the City Engineer. Councilman Roga:,rs stated that since the location of the lot split was compatible to the high school he moved that the application for lot split be approved subject to the conditions stated. Said motion was seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved. File 0086 - Variance City Manager Callinen reviewed the variance application and for Young America advised that a similar variance for Young America Homes Homes - garage/Office had been approved previously. Mr. Callinan suggested that if this variance is approved it should be with the understanding that the entrance door and two windows presently on the front of the garage will be removed and be replaced with a double garage door when the structure is no longer used as a sales officog and prior to the sale of the property as a residence. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Co1mcilM2,n .. C. Smith, the var4ancce for Yo,,)-ng America Homes jqas unanimously approved, subject to the above conditions. Comacilaan Rogers cxp_-iesscd approval of the architectural feat,ares of the ns-or Yoi-ing, Amsin.ca Romesq stating t-hey were as gets to the comirc:,vit-y. Otie Cacin3il File 0020 - Statewood City Mmiager Callin?,T), a6vised. that a :Y).ow owner of the State- Apts. Mr. Toaves wood Apaxtinents desires to clone in two of the existing car- por-1-o. A discl_,Osion followed concerning the prior use per- mit for the apartmic)rit ec�"xo ed by Councilman ­s, second Upon motion by 'nl ge.- IT t \qaS his 0 A-t rnq, to the matter over to ity to M, ad I; I C 1),se r i jirllz al� le of action against the Attorylel present y1t alst e 0" elopBle .0y1sideT is determination at the next Vae O't*y,tey1ce of a P dLe-,T 'P I y111e d Cc JJ'acil to t. the e-,,iO jyj a the or a, .. permit groper osed )�se.tor for c.tioyl f fade appl .,ry Manager Calli-nan discussed the State Outdoor Advartis- ing Act, advising Coi�mcil that all applications for bill - boards will require a ponmit from the State, for 3 to be built within 660 feet of freeways. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconde-j, by Counoilman. Rogers, staff was asked to request the State to ad�,100, Rohnert Park of any applications for billboarrIs within the city limits. Page -6- December 4, 1967 Departure of Council- Counollman V. Smith left the meeting at this t1me'the time man V. Smith being approximately 10:10 P.M. Project 1966-2 City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell gave a Expressway verbal report on the progress of the Expressway Grade Crossing. Project Engineer Hudis reported that Arthur B. Siri, Inc. had submitted a quote of $1335-42 to do the road work required.in the railroad's right-of-way. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council expressed its intention to look favorably Siri's bid and award V the contract upon receipt of an eijcros,_,byment permit from the railroad. Project Engineer Hudis reported that Arthur B. Siri, Inc. had sibmitted a letter indicating that the expressway Project had 309712 snv-frre '-J­_--rd8a Errpi sma" TT-rtrl4a J Mea+.orl agreement with Sir-I's square yardage figo-Te an.A. the Council accepted same and authorized pa-y-ment adjustment -to Siri when the 10% retention payment is made. Project 1968-1 A discussion was held between Council and Yx. F-tigh Codding Coddingland regarding the acqui-oition of casoments and righto-of-way for roadways and utilities in the area on the west side of U. S. 101. Upon motion by Cotmoilman Rogers, seconded by Connncilrosn Roberts, and unanimono.1y approved, the Counci-I auth -d staff to continue to obta-in the nece2sary alig.tmmonts and rights-of-way to insure that the westerly front-age --toad of the U.S.101-Robmert Park Expresswpy interchpj_,ige wou-1-A Sub- stantially correspond to the easterly fron.tago 1';^Y. -Upon motion by Councilm,,-nm C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, was authorized to proved, staf-, send a letter to the Board of Siiporviisors advising tbpm of plans for extending Rol-inert Pa., k Expressway from the westerly city limits to Stony Point Road and requesting an indication of the Do :,rd's atltlitizdo toward granting the City extra territorial j,,rcisdiction to build the road through the untneorporated area. CTTY Mf ,IT Golf course Xr. Callinan reportoil that tho irrigation contract had. been signed. He adviso,(I there wao some problem with Regent Investment Co. regar,Ung the remaining fords available for improvements of the couan-e and that bond counsel was look- ing into the matter. Page --7— December 49 1967 Meeting with Sonoma Mr. Callinan advised that a meeting with Sonoma State State College Officials College officials had been soheduled for December 191, 1967 at 7 :30 P.M., location to be determined at a later date. Countywide Teletype City Manager Callinan discussed the county -wide teletype System system for law enforcement. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Counoilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council went on record supporting this teletype system, and indicated their willingness to pay their fair share of the expense of the "Stem. Staff. Subpoena Res The City Manager advised the Council that he had been People vs. Gobbi subpoenaed to appear in cart in a case involving John L. Gobbi, Jr., believed to be operating without a valid con- tractor4s license. East Cotati Ave. City Manager Callinan read letters from Rhio Company and Drainage Ditch & Donald Head, Sonoma County Public Works Director, concerning Culverts the drainage ditch on the south side of East Cotati Avenue. Mr. Callinan advised that he would follow-up on the matter. Sewer Plant Expansion Mr. Callinan reported on a meeting with Mr. Fred Rohnert Program and Norman and Monroe Spivock concerning the proposed assessment. Elementary School The City Massager reported that he was attempting to set Site Landscaping up a meeting with the school district superintendent to dis- and Maintenance cuss this matter. Annexation No.6 City Manager advised that the City of Cotati had requested the LAN to,hold over the hearing until they had received the legal description of the property involved in a pro - posed compromise. Mr. Callinan read a letter from Fred Waldo Rohnert stating that he had no objection to the pro- posed compromise. Lakeview Blvd. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman. Water Servioe C. Smith, and unanimously oarried, the Council authorized the installation of a new water line across Lakeview Blvd., to replace the existing galvanised line which extends service to the Standard Service Station. Deputy City Clerk Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimmmly approved, Mrs. Wanda Fender was approved as a Deputy City Clerk. Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney YAmmell gave a verbal reps : on the Hardin lawsuit. Page --8- December 4, 1957 Copeland Creek Mr. 1=aiell advised that the *j^,CGC was still available Improvement Project From the County for the project and that he should have the enabling ordinance and agreements ready.for the next meeting. Cotati Sewer Mr. Maxwell reported that the agreement met his approval Agreement and he suggested that the final draft be prepared and mailed to the members of both the Cotati and Rohnert Park Councils for their study, after which study a joint meeting should be scheduled.- . Settling. of Commerce City Attorney Maxwell advised that he was preparing a Blvd. at Copeland demand.on the bonding company for McGuire and Hester re- Creek Bridge questing that the settling of Commerce Blvd. at the Copeland Creek bridge be corrected to the complete satisfaction of the City. - Subdivision 19-B Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized staff to accept an agreement of i-ndem—nif_i n a.ti,on from Redwood Empire Title Co. for the improvements in Subdivision 19 -Band to release the funds.in trust for. said improvements upon receipt of the indemnification agreement. Santa Rosa's 100th After discussion it was moved by Councilman Rogers, Anniversary seconded,by Mayor Pezonella, and passed by a majority vote, that the Council would not participate in the special edition of the Press Democrat to commemorate thq incorpora- tion of Santa Rosa one hundred years ago, hcwevor. the Council intends to recognize Santa Rosa's 100th almiverssry in some other appropriate manner. PUBLIC APPFARA (SS Paul Golis Mr. Paul Gol.is appeared and discussed planning and development of Rohnert Parr. Adjournment Inhere being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 1100 P.M. y4Lc..- Cit Clerk