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1968/02/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 59 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. iL the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Par with Mayor Pezonella presiding. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Presents (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent.- (1) Councilman Rogers Staff Present.- City Manager Callinan, City Attor- ney Maxwell and Wes Vail, Sonoma C Planning Staff Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 15, 1968 and January 22, 1968 were approved as corrected. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved; the minutes of January 30, 1968 were approved as sub- mitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, 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 communi- cations except as specifically noted in these minutes. Resolution A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 12 -18, 1968 AS No. 68 -09 ACTIVE 20 -30 WEEK IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. Councilman Smith read Resolution 68 -09 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -09 was adopted. File No. 0020LS City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Toays' applica- Mr. Toays tion and file, and read a letter submitted by Mr. Toays to the Council. City Manager Callinan advi the Council that the City had ordered a halt to construction of a storage shed at the Statewood Apartments because the construction was not in keeping with the permit applied for and issued. Council advised Mrs. Toays, who was present, that construction must comply with the permit approved by Council on December 18, 1967 or a new permit must be applied for. Page - 2 February 5, 1968 Recreation City Manager Callinan reported on the pool rates Commission recommended by the Recreation Commission for the 1968 season. After a discussion between Mr. Rasmussen of the Recreation Commission and the i. Council regarding the free admission of 19Mothers who don't swim" and children under 5, the matter was deferred by Council until the Recreation Com- mission could review it. Council recess Mayor Pezonella called a recess, the time being Scout Week approximately 7035 p.m. Mayor Pezonella turned the meeting over to Boy Scout Mayor Jim Panttaja. Boy Scout Councilmen Brent Bauer, Ray Rasmussen, Robert Johnston and Mike Downs were all present. Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved by the Scout Council, the week of February 7 to 14 was desig- nated as Scout Week. Mayor Pezonella explained the Council procedure t_ the Scouts, recognized several adult scout leader- and reported on how the City Government was obser- ving Scout Week. Council reconvenes The Council reconvened, the time being approximat( 7:50 p.m. at which time Mayor Pezonella introduce( Mr. William Cutler, assistant to City Attorney Maxwell. File 0089 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Sonoma Campus Sonoma Campus Co. Co. application for zoning change and lot split fc portion of AP 143- 340 -05, and advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the newspaper. Mr. Wes Vail, Sonoma County Planner, reviewed his staff report on the application for zoning change. Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open and asked for comments. Mr. Wm. Ayres, a resident was present and requested information regarding the height of the planned buildings in the area involved. There being no one else wishing to be heard and no protests, written or oral, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Rezoning - Southwest Boulevard) Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 95 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Zoning Ordinance City Manager Callinan reported on the Sonoma Count. Amendment re Foster Planning staff report regarding an amendment to Homes the Zoning Ordinance to regulate foster homes. Page - 3 February 5, 1968 After a lengthy discussion between Council, Mr. Dave Jensen, Supervisor for Sonoma County Foster Homes, Mrs. Kay Smith, President of Sonoma County Foster Parents Association, and Mr. Bob Larkin, Rohnert Park resident, the Council declared a pub!. hearing be held on the matter on March 18, 1968. In the interim the City Attorney and interested persons were requested to hold a meeting to deter- mine the most desireable wording of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Annexation No. 4 City Manager Callinan reported on past matters re- garding Annexation No. 4, and the proposed zoning of the land owned by Codding Enterprises and his discussion with Mr. Hugh Codding concerning Mr. Codding @s understanding that the Codding lands wou. be zoned commercial. 'After a brief discussion it was the decision of the Council that further action on the zoning of the area of Annexation No. 4 be deferred until after the public hearing on the General Plan on February 209 1968. Rohnert Park Mr. William Ayers, President of Rohnert Park Home - Entrance Sign owners Association, presented sketches of an en- trance sign the Association wished to install on Southwest Boulevard at the western entrance to Rohnert Park as their contribution to the Spruce - Up Campaign. The Council requested staff, the County Planner, and Homeowners Association to work together re- garding placement, size and exact location of the sign. Golf Course Park Mr. Wes Vail reported that the City Manager, Engineer M. Hudis and he had determined the Golf Lake Estates subdivision neighborhood park's ten- tative size and shape. Model City Mr. Paul Golis, resident, gave a presentation to Commission the, City Council regarding the formation of the Model City Commission, what the Commission can do for the City, named individuals willing to serve on various committees of the Commission, and then requested introduction of an ordinance establishir_ the Rohnert Park Model City. Ordinance No. 96 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK MODEL CITY COMMISSION. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 96 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Page - 4 February 5, 1968 Requests for Ordi- Mr. R. C. Larkin, Adrian Drive resident,, appeared nance changes before the Council and requested a review of seve. ral of the City's ordinances, specifically the business license ordinance and the zoning ordi- nance Ordinance No. 94 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FEE AS A CONDITION OF SUBDIVISION OR DEVELOPMENT WITH. IN THE COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. City Manager Callinan reviewed the Ordinance, after which a discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Paul Golis, and Mr. Art Howard of Sonoma Campus Company. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Ordinance Nod 94 was adopted. Vi"u,ilanice regarding An ordinance establishing regulations and proce- underground facili- dures for the removal of overhead utility facili- ties ties and the installation of underground faciliti4 in underground utility districts was discussed. City Manager Callinan reported that PG &E requester that Council not take action on the proposed ordinance until such time as a committee of City officials could meet with representatives of PG &E to discuss the matter. A committee consis- ting of Mayor Pezonella, Councilman Roberts, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Maxwell was designated to meet with PG&E. Resolution 68--10 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REGULAR CITY OF P nX.TT V1:)M nA'DV TMnTTnTPA T 'MTT.t^M'r^'NT M^ "n Tn T_7� T'h ^wr mTTT acv asay.u"y d.d'a11." J."1V1V,LV1. ts.,U ..CJ.UXQT.Lva TV D.M LiE LL 0V THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFI- CERS AND ESTABLISHING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES. City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution for the Council, and reported that the polls woulc now be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -10 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Colegio Vista Sub- City Engineer Hudis explained the reasons for division Unit No. 1 filing a Final Map. Final Map City Manager Callinan reviewed a previous agree- ment between the Council and Sonoma Campus Co., the subdivider. The City Manager reported that the area of the subject Final Map did not include improvements to both sides of Southwest Boulevard as according to the agreement. Bonds on Sub-- division 19 -B Page - 5 February 5, 1968 He reported that the subdivider should also pay for the Southwest. Boulevard water main which was constructed by the City. He also advised that no development should.be allowed south of Southwest Blvd. until all re- quirements are met, and that bonds will have to be posted for improvements within the subdivision which have not been completed. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, that the Final Map of Colegio Vista Subdivision Unit No. 1 be accepted under the conditions outlined by the City Manager, and with the understanding that it would not be approved and released for recording until a satis- factory agreement covering the points discussed had been 'executed and secured by the subdivider. City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the bonds held on Subdivision 19 -B. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council gave authorization to release the bonds on Subdivision 19 -B providing there were no claims filed against said subdivision or the bond: Project 1967 -5 City Manager Callinan commented on the Sewer -Plan, Sewage Treat Expansion Program and advised the Council that Rohnert Park had been approached by the City of Santa Rosa regarding possible use of their sewer facilities. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, that the firm of M.C. Yoder Associates be authorized to prepare a feasibility report on the cost of connecting to Santa Rosa's sewage, treatment facilities as explained by Mr. C 11inan. Resolution 68 -11 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SEWER REVENUE BONDS 'SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT NO. 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. A motion for waiving the reading of the resolu- tion and its adoption was made by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, but failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES -, Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts NOES: Councilman Smith and Mayor Pezonell, ABSENT° Councilman Rogers Project 1968 -1 City Engineer Hudis gave a verbal report on Coddingland Project 1968 -1, regarding progress of establishint League of Calif. The City Manager advised the Council that April Cities meeting 20th had been chosen as the date of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Citie; meeting to be held in Sonoma County with Cotati, Petaluma and Rohnert Park as co-hosts. Hospitalization The City Manager presented an amendment that had Iiisuraiice Policies been received from Crown Life insurance Company regarding an increase in room rates under major mPdieal ina»ra.nne fnr City employees. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the amendment to the insurance policy was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. Resolution 68-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF CONDEMNA- TION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ACROSS THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, City Attorney Maxwell summarized Resolution 68 -12. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 68 -12 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Contract for Rec- City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the contents of a reation Building proposed agreement with Architect Lawrence Simons regarding architectural services for the proposed Page 6 February 5, 1968 the alignment for the frontage road in the Coddngland area. Golf Course Improve- City Manager Callinan brought the Council up ment Program to date on the Golf Course Improvement Program and presented Council with a list of bills to be approved for payment. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Golf Course Improvement Program bills presented were approved for payment. Recreation City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on Director information obtained regarding the proposed em- ployment of a Recreation Director. Animal Shelter The City Manager reported on the need for a new Animal Shelter, and advised that some preliminary sketches for a new shelter had been drawn up by Mr: T.- Rimnns., Mr- Pnllinan nA- vriaad tlyat Council action at a later date will be requested on the proposed new shelter. Expense & Budget City Manager Callinan commented briefly on the Report expense and budget report for the period through December 31st submitted to the Council. League of Calif. The City Manager advised the Council that April Cities meeting 20th had been chosen as the date of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Citie; meeting to be held in Sonoma County with Cotati, Petaluma and Rohnert Park as co-hosts. Hospitalization The City Manager presented an amendment that had Iiisuraiice Policies been received from Crown Life insurance Company regarding an increase in room rates under major mPdieal ina»ra.nne fnr City employees. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the amendment to the insurance policy was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. Resolution 68-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF CONDEMNA- TION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES ACROSS THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, City Attorney Maxwell summarized Resolution 68 -12. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 68 -12 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Contract for Rec- City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the contents of a reation Building proposed agreement with Architect Lawrence Simons regarding architectural services for the proposed Page -- 7 February 5, 1968 Community Recreation Building. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman imith, and unanimously approved, the agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Mr. Lawrence Simons was approved, and the Mayor was directed to execute same. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10050 p.m. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: yor ATTEST: ' City Clerk