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1968/04/01 City Council MinutesROT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 19 1968 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 Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. This meeting was preceded by a brief executive session to discuss possible appointment to the Recreation Commission but at which 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 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and recd the proposed annexation agreement that had been forwarcaed to Mr. Rohnert for his approval. City Manager Callinan also read a letter from Mr. Paul`Golis expressing his concern in delaying this annexation. Mr. Paul Golis was prasent and expressed his feelings to the Council regarding the placement of schools in the area, and Mayor Pezonella. Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan; Wes Vail, Sonoma County Planning Staff; Assistcnt to City Attorney William Cutler; City Attorney Maxwell arrived late, the time being speci- fically noted; :pity Engineer Hudis. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the r<ainutes of March 18 and March 25, 1965 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by G_)uncilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brou9fat to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifi- cally noted in tift-aeye minutes. Recreation Commission The appointment to fill the Recreation Commission vacancy Vacancy was deferred until the April 15th meeting. County --Wide Teletype The Mayor gave a verbal report on a meeting he and the City Manager attended in Sebastopol regarding the police tele- type system that will unite the City, County and State, and eventually will become national -wide. Ordinance No. 97 AN ORDINANCE OF T1:0 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AppROVIEG TD3, A ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNI;'�1HABITED TERRITORY a ROMILIT PARK ANNP.,XATION N0. 6 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and recd the proposed annexation agreement that had been forwarcaed to Mr. Rohnert for his approval. City Manager Callinan also read a letter from Mr. Paul`Golis expressing his concern in delaying this annexation. Mr. Paul Golis was prasent and expressed his feelings to the Council regarding the placement of schools in the area, Page -2- April 1, 1968 and stated that he does not feel that the City should re- quire developers to agree to sell sites to the City for schools. After a brief discussion the Council decided that Ordinance No. 97 be held in abeyance pending execution of an agree- ment with the Rohnerts. Ordinance No. 98 AN ORDINANCE MMDING TEE TEX," OF THE ZOITING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROINERT PARK (Foster Family Rome; Family Care Homes) City Manager Callinan summarized the subject ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 98 was adopted. Colegio Vista Sub- City Manager Callinan reported that the final map on the Division Unit No.1 Colegio Vista Subdivision, Unit No. 1 had been recorded and the improvements installed to date had been approved by the City Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the City accepted the im- provements constructed to date in Colegio Vista Subdivision Unit No. 1. Resolution No. 68 -30 RESOLUTION APPOINTING ME`TMERS OF THE ROHNE,RT PARK MODEL Model City Commission CITY COMMISSION City Manager Callinan read the Resolution, listing members of the Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -30 was adopted. Model City Commis- City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed By -Laws of the sion By-Laws Model City Commission, and adirised that each member of the Council had received a copy of the By Laws prior to the meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the By-Laws of the Model City Commission were approved with the condition_ that the C6incil prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager, and modify these duties as the Council deems necessary at ouch time as the City Manager is acting as the Executive Officer of the Model City Commission. Model City Commission City Manager Callinan reviewed the duties and functions of Committees Standing the standing committees of the Model City Commission. Page -3- April 1, 1968 Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the duties and functions of the standing committees of the Rohnert Park Model City Commission were approved as submitted. Arrival of City City Attorney Maxwell arrived at this point in the meeting, Attorney the time being approximately 8800 p.m. Nr. William Cutler, assistant to the City Attorney, left the meeting at this time. File #0085 - American City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for a Zoning Lutheran Church change from "A" to "P -A°', and use permit for the church. Public Dearing Mayor Pezonella declared open the Public Hearing on the Zoning Change Zoning change. He asked if anyone present desired to be heard. Mr. Warren Gilbert, architect for the American Lutheran Church, was present and explained to the Council the arch- itectural and landscaping plans of the church. Mr. Art Howard, Sonoma Campus Company, advised that the change to "P -A" Zoning would be in conformance with the General Plan of Roh ert Party.. There being no one clue wishing to be heard and no protests 4rritten or oral, the public hearing on the Zoning change was cloned. Ordinance No. 99 ORDINANCE AMMWDING ZONING ORDINANCE Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 99 was introduced by title. File 0085 - Use Permit City Manager gave an up to date report on the application .American Lutheran for the Use Permit and advised that the Petaluma High Church School District had no objections to the building of the church opposite the high school. The County Staff Planner gave a verbal staff report recom- mending approval. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bucb.anan and unanimously approved, the application for a use permit to build the American. Lutheran Church on Snyder Lane at Southwest Baule card was approved. File 0092 - 4 -H Club City Manager Call.i.nan reviewed the application for a use permit for a fund raising; project. Mr. Wes Vail, County Planning, gave a verbal staff report recom. mending approval.. Page -4- April 1, 1968 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the 4 -H Club application to use the Rohnert Park Shopping Center parking lot for their fund raising project was approved. File 0093 - Storer TV The City Mardager Callinan reviewed the use permit applica- tion submitted by Storer Cable TV, Inc. to use the pro- perty located at 153 Southwest Blvd. as a business office. Councilman Rogers declared his interest in the property which created a conflict of.intprest and disqualified himself from the discussion and voting on this matter. Mr. Vail reviewed his staff report and recommended denial of the use permit due to the lack of sufficient parking space for three to five trucks. After a brief discussion between Mr. William Schiller of Storer Cable TV, Inc., the Council and Mr. Vail, it was de- termined that ample parking was available as the trucks would be in and out all day and not parked on the premises overnight or on the weekends. It was also suggested that a fence be erected to conceal the trucks and the storage area to the rear of the office building. Mr. Gary Sterner, Texaco Service Station operator, offered parking space at his service station. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the use permit for Storer Cable TV to use 153 Southwest Blvd. as office space, with the condition that the parking lot being laid out on a tandem basis and clearly delineated, and that the parking situation be re- viewed in six months as well as the fence suggestion. File 0081 - James City Manager Callinan reviewed the past application of Mr. Thompson - Texaco Thompson which was denied on Docember 4, 1967. The City Station Manager reviewed the present application for a use permit for a Texaco Station at 11cpresoway and Commerce Boulevard. The City Manager read a letter from Pacific Gas & Electric rega.rdixng the installation of street lights at the inter- section cf Commerce Boulevard and the Expressway. Mr. Vail reviewed the County Staff report and recommended that the use permit be denied. Mr. James Thompson was present and advised the Council that all motel chains he bad contacted were not interested in building at this location at this time. Mr. Gary Sterner, Texaco Service Station operator, appeared and objected to the installation of another service station Page -5- April 1, 1968 in Rohnert Park. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council approved the use permit with the conditions recom- imended by Staff and on file in the City Offices. AYES: (4) Roberts, Rogers, Smith and Mayor Pezonella NOES: (1) Councilman Buchanan ASSENT: (0) None Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council approved the architectural design of the ser- vice station as submitted by Mr. James Thompson. AYES: Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Mayor Pezonella NOES: (1) Councilman Smith ABSENT: (0) None Barlas V-'rms City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report can the Barlas Farms application to the County for a use per- mit for a fertilizer storage yard on Railroad Avenue. Project 1967 -5 City Engineer Hudis gave an up to date report on the Golf Golf Lake Estates Lake Estates area assessment district. Sewer Revenue Bonds City Manager Callihan gave a brief status report on propos- ed Sewer Revenue Bonds to be issued for Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion. Project 1968 -1 City Engineer Hudis gave a verbal report on the status Area west of U.S.101 of the realignment of the frontage road on the west side of U.S. 101, and also extension£ sewer main to service the Coddingland area and the westward extension of the Express- way. Resolution No. 68 -31 A RESOLUTION DE E MININd TO rNUO .TAKE PR: C Ea DIEnS PURSUANT Undertake Special TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR TAE Assessment ACQUISITION AaD CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO - CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAY'S CORE. City wager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Counoilmaan. Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 68 -31 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution W. 68 -32 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORMS PROJECT.' Appointing Engineer 1968 -1 and Attorneys City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. He advised. the Council that if the assessment district failed the Page -6- April 1,1968 Project Engineer would not look to the City for reimburse- ment for services on the project. Upon motion by Councilman. Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion 68 -32 was waived and said .resolution adopted. Resolution No. 68 -33 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSRIT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Extra Territorial OF THE COUNTY OF SON011A TO THE EXERCISE OF EXTRA- TERRITOR- IAL JURISDICTION TO ilNDERTAKC PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISI-1- TION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS 2EALL BE ASSESSED UPON THE DISTRICT BENEFIT- ED, UNDER APPROPRIATE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSM,NT BOND .ACTS. PROJECT 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -33 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Copeland Creek The discussion of the Copeland Creek Drainage Project was Drainage Project deferred until a later date to allow Mr. Paul Golis time in which to submit the letter he indicated would be forth- coming from him and Sonoma Campus Company. Golf Course Improve- City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report on went Project the golf course improvement project. Mr. Callinan presented a bill from Fair Way Landscape Com- pan y in the amount of x$20,175.13 representing the second preg^ess payment for irrigation improvements. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the progress payment in the amount of $20,175.13 to Fair Way Landscape Company was approved for payment. Mr. Callinan reported that he ha <e been advised by Bond Counsel Raymond that the closing for the golf course had been set for April 12, 1968 and Bond Counsel requested that the April 1st meeting be adjourned to April 8, 1968 in order for the Council to act upon certain documents being prepared by Bond Counsel. P.G. & E. rates in City Manager Callinaureviewed a letter received. from I-1r. Rohnert Park Paul Golis regarding P.G. & E. rates in Rohnert Park and also Mr. Callinan's subsequent letter to P.G. & E. regard- ing the matter. Mr. Ralph Fitch of P.G. & E. gave a verbal report to the Council explaining the methods used in determinin( rates for various communities. Mr. Fitch advised that if Coun- cil would like more detailed information that P.G. & E. would send a rate specialist to appear before the Council upon their request. The Council requested Mr. Fitch to Page -7- April 1, 1968 arrange for a representative from P.G. & E. to appear be- fore the Council to discuss in detail the rates in Rohnert Park. Possible road City Manager Callinan reviewed Schedule A -1 from the 1967 - projects 68 budget, explaining the gas tax funds available for road projects. He then reviewed his memo dated March 29, 1968 concerning road projects that the Council might consider. A lengthy discussion was held between the Council, the City Manager, Mr. Art Howard of Sonoma Campus and Mr. Ayers of the Homeowners Association. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council's first priority for a road construction project is the extension of Southwest Boulevard from .&drian to the railroad, and the second priority is the possible new entrance into Rohnert Park from Gravenstien Highway to College View Drive. Temporary SSC City Manager Callinan reviewed the letters received from Buildings Spivock Company offering to sell the temporary College Buildings on College View Drive to the City. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the offer to sell the tem- porary college buildings was rejected by the Council. California Freeway City Manager Callinan reviewed a report from the State of & Expressway System. California regarding the California Free- =ry:.& Exprossway Sy item. The Council authorized a request to be made to include the Rohnert Park Expressway in the State system. County Funds for Under- City Manager Callinan, reviewed a letter from Neal Smith, ground facilities County !administrator, requesting a list of possible pro- jects for use of funds allocated to existing overhead Utilities. After a brief discussion this matter was deferred until the April 8th meeting. Greyhound Bus Stops The City Manager advised that he had read that the Supreme Court ruled that with the State Public Utilities Commission had the authority to require the extention of service by the Greyhound Bus Lines. City Attorney Maxwell was direct- ed to investigate the possibilities of ob =lining a ,;rey- hound stop in Rohnert Park. Argonaut Constructers City Manager Callinan reviewed the circumstances regarding the request for payment to Argonaut Constructors for repair work on the Commerce Boulevard water line at the Copeland Creek Bridge. A brief discussion was held between Council, the City Page -8- April 1, 1968 Manager and City Attorney Maxwell. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the payment in the amount of $662.93 to Argonaut Constructors was authorized from Project 1965 -3 funds. Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave an up to date report on the Crossing Expressway Grade Crossing. Interchange Right City Attorney Maxwell reported that there had been no of way changes in the status of the acquisition of right of way for the interchange., Hardin Law Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in the status of the Hardin Law Suit. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Maurice Fredericks, Chamber of Commerce President, pre - Request for Funds sented to the Council a breakdown of how the funds received from the City to date have been used, as requested at the March 18, 1968 meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Chamber's request for additional funds in the amount of $339.00 was approved and the Chamber was commended on the distribution of funds received to date. Flyer on Proposi - Mr. Fredericks advised that the Chamber of Commerce would tions 1 -2 & 3 be willing to finance a flyer to Rohnert Park residents regarding the propositions on the April Municipal Election ballot if the flyer could be prepared by City staff. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Staff was directed to prepare a mailer to Rohnert Park residents regarding propositions on the April Municipal Election ballot, and to invoice the Chamber of Commerce for the supplies and postage for same. Rohnert Park Men's Mr. Ayers, President of the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club Golf Club requested that the City finance the preparation and dis- tribution of a mailer to Rohnert Park residents soliciting membership in the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the financing of the mailer to solicit membership in the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club providing the date of mailing and the mailer itself has Council's approval. Page -9- April 19 1968 Crosswalks Mr, Ayers, as a resident of Rohnert Park and President of the Homeowners' Associationg requested that the crosswalks within the City be repainted. Adjounment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10--50 P-m- to 7:00 P-m- Monday, April 6, 1968. -4 Deputy City Clerk ATTEST: di., 4j Clerk