1968/03/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 18, 1968
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7 :05 p.m,, in the City Offices
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella.
presiding. The regular session was preceded by a person-
nel session which commenced at 6 :50 p.m., and at which
time no action was taken.
Call to Order
Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, Smith,
and Mayor Pezonella
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan; Sonoma County Plan-
ning Staff, Wes 'Vail; City Attorney Maxwell and City
Engineer Hudis arrived late 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 March 4
and March 119 1968 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, 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 communication except
as specifically noted in these minutes. '
Resignation of
City Manager Callinan read a letter of resignation from
Jim Roby
Recreation Commissioner Jim Roby, his resignation due to
press of personal responsibilities and business matters.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Commissioner Roby's
resignation was accepted, and staff was directed to pre-
pare a letter of appreciation to Mr. Roby for the Mayor's
signature.
"D" for Decency Week City Manager Callinan reported on a letter received from
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors requesting Council to
designate April 22-28 as I'D for Decency Week" in Rohnert
Park. The matter was turned over to the Mayor for action.
Personnel Session Mayor Pezonella advised that a personnel session had pre-
ceded the regular session and that no action was taken at
that time, however, Council was now prepared to take
action on those items discussed.
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Building Inspector Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was
authorized to put the Building Inspector on up to three-
fourth time effective April 1, 1968 if the building acti-
vity requires it, and is further authorized to make the
applicable pro rate adjustment in the Building Inspector's
pay rate, and that the Building Inspector's activities
be reviewed on June 30, 1968 to determine the need to
continue with three - fourth time.
Recreation Director Upon motion'by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman.
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Council
authorized the employment of Thomas West as Recreation
Director, and authorized the City Manager to set the pay
scale of the Recreation Director at $3.00 per hour effec-
tive April 19 1968, and to increase same to 963.25 some-
time during the month of May when the duties of the posi-
tion include supervision of other City employees.
Boy's Baseball Recreation Commissioner Don Davis gave a detailed verbal
Program report on the need for additional funds for the Boy's
Baseball Program. He explained the need for additional
uniforms and equipment due to the increase in the number
of boys participating.
Commissioner Davis also commended the Council on the
appointment of Tom West as Recreation Director, and stated
that the Recreation Commission approved the appointment.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council author-
ized the purchase of the necessary boys' baseball equip-
ment and uniforms in the total estimated amount of
$1,754-97.
Public Dearing Mayor Pezonella declared open the public hearing on the
Sewer Revenue Bonds Sewer Revenue Bonds, Sewer Treatment Facilities Expan•-
Sewer Treatment Ex® sion Project.
pansion
Bond Counsel Richard Raymond of Wilson, Jones, Morton and
Lynch briefly explained the purpose of the public hearing
on the matter.
City Manager Callinan advised that Notice of the public
hearing had been properly posted and published.
City Manager Callinan commented on the M.C. Yoder Associ-
ates report regarding the expansion of the sewer plant.
Arrival of City Attor- City Attorney Maxwell arrived at this point in the meeting
ney Maxwell the time being approximately 7 :35 P.M.
City Manager Callinan also explained the proposed method
of financing the sewer plant expansion, i.e. with Federal
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Grants, an assessment district, and the revenue bonds.
Public Hearing Closed There being no one wishing to be heard and no protests
written or oral having been presented, the public hearing
was declared closed.
Resolution 68 -26 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TEAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Sewer Expansion CITY OF ROHNERT PARK HAS JURISDICTION TO PROCEED WITH
THE ISSUANCE FOR SEWER REVENUE BONDS - SEWER TREATFM
FACILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT.
Bond Counsel Richard Raymond summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of
Resolution 68 -26 was waived, and said resolution was
adopted.
Arrival of City City Engineer Hudis arrived at this point in the meeting,
Consultant Engineer the time being approximately 7s45 P.M.
Resolution 68 -27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLI-
Sewer Expansion CATION FOR FEDERAL GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS
City Manager read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution 68 -27 was
adopted.
File # 0091 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for a lot
George Anderson split and a use permit for Mr. George Anderson to con-
struct an apartment complex on the southeast corner of
College View Drive and Bridgit Drive.
Mr. Wes Vail, Sonoma County Planning Staff, reviewed his
staff report and recommended.- Counoil's approval of the
application.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Mr. Anderson's appli-
cation for a lot split of A.P. No. 143- 150 -42 and a use
permit to construct an apartment complex of 10 units at
College View Drive and Bridgit Drive was approved.
Barlas Farms City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the
Barlas Farms application for a use permit to Sonoma
County for a fertilizer storage yard on Railroad Avenue.
A discussion followed concerning the County Board of
Zoning Adjustments' approval of the use permit, and the
fact that an appeal had been made to the Board of Super-
visors.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
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Buchanan, and unanimously approved, a letter will be for-
warded from the Mayor to the Board of Supervisors voicing
the Council's objection to the County granting the use
permit on lands that will soon be annexed to the City of
Rohnert Park.
Public Hearing Foster Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open on the
Homes proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to regulate foster
homes and family care homes.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance and explained the difference between
a "foster home" and a "Family care home ".
Mr. Dave Jensen of the County Social Service Department
was present and answered a number of questions asked by
the Council.
There being no one wishing to be heard and no protests
written or oral, the public hearing on the Zoning Ordnance
amendment to regulate foster homes was closed.
Ordinance No. 98 AN ORDINANCE AFMDING THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF R01HWT PARR. (Foster Family Home; Family
Care Home)
City Attorney Maxwell summarized the Ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of
Ordinance No. 98 wao waived and said Ordinance introduced.
Public Hearing Mayor Pezonella declared open the public hearing on the
General Plan General Plan of Rohnert Park which was continued from the
March 4, 1968 Council meeting.
City Manager Callinan gave an oral up to date report on
correspondence received regarding the General Plan.
Mr. Van Norden Kogan of Land Investors Research was present
and explained suggested changes in 150 acres north of
Sonoma State College.
Mr. Nore Thiesfeld, Sonoma State College, advised the
Council that he and other college officials had m ^t frith
Mr. Logan and that the college was in general agreement
with Mr. Logan's suggestions.
Tarr. Paul Golis, Rohnert Park resident, gave a lengthy
presentation regarding many suggested changes in the
General Plan. Copies of Mr. Golis' presentation were
given to the Council prior to the meeting. City Manager
Callinan advised that the Sonoma County Planning Commis-
sion had reviewed the General Plan in detail and that
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copies of their comments had been given to the City Council.
Mr. Ralph 'ones was present and asked the Council if any of
the land had been down - graded due to changes in the proposed
use of the General Plan. Mr. Jones was advised by the City
Manager and Mr. Lehmann the Planning Consultant that any
changes in the suggested use of land was a change to upgrade
the property.
Mr. Bob Theiller of Carrie Realty was present and suggested
changes along East Cotati Avenue and also the deletion of
commercial symbols on the east side of Petaluma Hill Road
plus the commerical and multi- residential at the Railroad
Avenue and Petaluma dill Road intersection. He suggested
that to show these in the plan could be misleading and pre-
mature.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, with no one else desiring
to be heard the public hearing was declared closed with the
recommendation that City Staff, Council and Planning Con-
sultant work together on the svggested changes in the
General Plan presented during the public hearings.
Ordinance No. 97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROH11ERT PARK 1PPROV'1NG THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY - ROHNERT PARK
ANNEXATION N0. 6
After a brief discussion the Council recommended that
Ordinance No. 97 be held in abeyance until a later date
pending execution of an agreement with the Rohnerts rela-
tive to cost of public facility sites in the area of the
annexation.
Resolution 68--28 RESOLUTION >.,2CLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN F"IZ0111 T 0!
CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROM E1112 PARK TO BE
A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE
THEREOF, AND DETERMINING BEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY
SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 27
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
68 -28 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the
Drainage Plan status of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the
County and Flood Control District.
City Attorney Maxwell summarized the Agreement, noting
changes as discussed by the Council at the March 4th meeting
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A discussion was held between the City Attorney, the City
Manager and Mr. Paul Golis regarding the wording of the
Agreement.
Upon motion by Councilman. Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, action on the matter was deferred until the
April 1st meeting, at which time the Agreement is to be
accepted or rejected.
Improvement Project City Manager Callinan reported on the progress of the Im-
1968-1 provement Project 1968 -1, west side of the freeway, and
advised that a new petition for the assessment district
has been received.
June 4 Primary City Manager Callinan advised that the City Council Chambers
will be used as a polling location for the June 4th Primary.
Turn -out Gear for City Manager Call-inan explained the need for turn -out gear
Fire Department for the Fire Protection Department.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the
purchase of turn -out gear for the Fire Protection Depart-
ment by using a portion of the funds included in the Fire
Protection Capitol Improvement- Budget for 1L1' hose.
Golf Course Improve- City Manager Callinan gave a verbal up to date report on
ment Program the progress of the Golf Course Improvement Program and
advised that the IRS had granted the tax exempt status for
the golf course bonds.
Pump Station for City Manager Callinan reviewed the financing of the pump
Subdivision 12 -B station for %bdivision 12 -B.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted
the Subdivision 12 -B pump station and authorimed the pay-
ment to Coral Homes of $7,650 to pay off the July 25,1958
Rohnert Park District note to Alicia Homes, and that por-
tion of the November 2, 1958 Rohnert Park District note to
Rohnert Park Industrial Devel opment Company, Inc., which is
due Wilshire Company, Monroe Spivock, or any other Spivock
interest, and that the bond posted by Coral Homes for the
pump station be released.
Model City Commission City Manager Callinan advised that there would be a meeting
Meeting of the Model City Commission at Chesney °s Carriage House
on Thursday, April 49 1968 at 7000 p.m.
Allocation of City Manager reviewed the League of California Cities re-
Cigarette Taxes vised formula for the allocation of cigarette taxes.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Council authorized the
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Mayor to send a letter to State Legislators expressing
agreement or endorsement of the revised formula for the
allocation of cigarette taxes as approved by the Board of
Directors of the League of California Cities.
Interchange right -of- City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal up to date report on the
way acquisition progress of the acquisition of right -of -way for the inter-
change.
Hardin Law Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in
the status of the Hardin Law Suit.
Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave a progress report on the express- -
Crossing way grade crossing, and advised that the necessary papers
should be signed by the Judge within the next week or so
to give the City the right of immediate occupancy of the
right -of -way for the grade crossing.
Chamber of Commerce Mr. Maurice Fredericks, President, Rohnert Park Chamber of
Request for Funds Commerce appeared before the Council to request additional
fundo in the amount of $339.00.
City Manager Callinen advised the Council that with the
approval of this request for funds there will be no money
remaining to be used for additional promotional activities.
A discussion followr-,d upon the conclusion of which Mr.
Fredericks advised that the Chamber will submit a break -
down of how the funds received from the City to date have
been used. Action of the Chamber's request for the addi-
tional funds was deforred pending receipt of the breakdown.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogero, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan., and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the issuance of a proclamation concerning "Chamber of
Commerce Week ".
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 10;00 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED;
ATTEST;
City Clerk