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1968/05/06 City Council MinutesROMWT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINO'I'ES May 6, 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 Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Presents (4) Councilmen. Buchanan, Hopkins, Smith, Roberts Absents (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Rogers, his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and ur..animously approved, the minutes of April 11, 15, 16 and 24 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 speci- fically noted in these minutes. Petition City Manager Callinan read a petition which had been signed by 200 residents of Rohnert Park recommending Council approval of commercial uses and a convenience market on Southwest Boulevard. Dr. Cord Dr. Cord gave a brief summary of his recent trip to Mexico, then presented the City of Rohnert Park a silver coin specially minted by Mexico in commemoration of the 1968 Olympics to be held in Mexico. Mayor Roberts thanked Dr. Cord for the presentation on be- half of the City Council and the citizens of Rohnert Park, and directed that a letter be sent to the citizens of Morelia thanking the City officials and citizens of Morelia for their gift and thoughtfulness. Mr. Barry Hill Mr. Barry Hill, representing a local citizens committee, Highway 12 gave a brief report on the committee's work toward making Highway 12 a scenic highway and making Stage Gulch Road a freeway. Mr. Hill then read a resolution he had prepared for Council's adoption. Page -2- May 6, 1968 Mayor Roberts advised the Council that he had spoken to the mayors of Petaluma and Santa Roca and both had been in favor of the resolution. Resolution 68 -39 A RESOLU'T'ION OF THE CITY Or' ROHNER'T' PARR RE: THE IMPROVE- Highway 12 NOT OF THE STATE HIGHWAY NO. 12 TO FREEWAY STANDARDS. The resolution was read. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan,.seconded-by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68-39 was adopted. Recreation Commis- Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman sion Appointments Hopkins and unanimously approved, Dr. Willard H. Peterson was appointed to the Recreation Commission, Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Mr. J. Hayes Hunter,Jr., was appointed to the Recreation Commission. Arrival of County Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail arrived at this point in Planner the meeting, the time being approximately 7:30 p.m. Parks Development Mayor Roberts expressed his concern regarding the failure Bond of Proposition No. 2 on the April Municipal Election and suggested that -the Recreation Commission set up a program to inform the residents of the reed for parks development. Mr. Anderson a Burton Avenue resident was recognized and suggested that a flyer be mailed to all residents, the fly- er to explain in detail the need of park development. Meeting with School Mayor Roberts suggested that City Manager Callinan arrange officials for meetings between the Council and school boards to dis- cuss areas of mutual interst and possible cooperation. Bus to League of Mayor Roberts was authorized to look into the possibility Calif. Cities Meeting of chartering a bus to attend the July League of California Cities Meeting in Eureka and will bring the subject up at the Mayors and Councilmen's Association meeting of May 9th. Poppy Day Proclamation Mayor Roberts read a proclamation proclaiming May 24 and 25 as American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Cowcilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the proclamation was approved, and the mayor was authorized to sign same. Countywide Teletype Councilman Hopkins gave a verbal report on the proposed Countywide teletype system for lair enforcement agencies. Upon motion by CoiLnd.man Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature, to Mayor Page -3- May 69 1968 Putnam, Chairman of the Mayors' and Councilman's Association of Sonoma County Committee on Countywide Teletype System, advising that the Council of the City of Rohnert Park was in agreement with her committee's feeling that the County should include financing of this system in the Sheriff's budget. Art Exhibit Councilman Smith commented on the art exhibit in the Council Chambers and the City Offices, and commended Dr. Cord on the display. Safety Inspection City Manager Callinan informed the Council that safety in- spections of Rohnert Park homes would soon be underway. He presented the Council with a brochure prepared by the Depart- ment of Public Safety to be handed to the residents of Rohnert Park and which explains the reasons for the safety check and what to do in an emergency. Legislation Councilman Smith summarized a number of bills before the legislature. These bills were discussed by the Council, and action was taken on the followings Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council opposes Senate Bill No. 456 and Assembly Bill No. 202. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record as opposing AB 730: AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Smith and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Councilman Rogers ORDINANCE NO. 97 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance. After a Annexation No. 6 brief discussion the Council decided that Ordinance No. 97 be held in abeyance pending execution of an annexation agreement with the Rohnerts. ORDINANCE NO. 100 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 7 (Amendment to Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 100 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 101 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and reported Undergrouriding that staff was going to meet on May 7th with utility compan- ies representatives to discuss the ordinance. Upon motion by Councflman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, adoption of Ordinance No. 101 was deferred until the next regular Council meeting. Page -4- May 6, 1968 ORDINANCE NO. 102 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPOTNTING THE City Clerk OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER TO FILL THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK: EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A CITY TREASURER: AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 26 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 102 was waived, and said Ordinance was adopted. File No. 0082 City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on Southland Corp. Southland Corp.'s use permit application for a convenience market and reported that at this time Southland Corp. was presenting for Council's consideration a site development plan for Mr. Golis' property on Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Wes Vail, Sonoma County Planner gave a verbal staff report advising that if the Council approved the plan they should have a guarantee that the property would be developed as presented. A lengthy discussion was held between the Council, City Manager; Mr. Paul Golis, property owner; Mr. Bill Ayers, President Homeowners Association; and Mr. Bob Lagel, planner representing the applicant. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the site development plan as submitted for the area along Southwest Blvd. be- tween the carwash and Commerce Blvd. was approved but without the proposed uses shown on the plan and with the understanding that all uses in the area will require r-se permits. File No. 0096 City Manager Callinan advised that an application for a Teen Club use permit had been submitted for a teen club on Mr. Golis' property in the mall building in the shopping center, but that no other specifics were given. County Planner Wes Vail advised that no staff report could be given as the developer had no information or details of the use of the building. City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Director of Public Safety regarding the use of the building as a teen club. The City Manager also advised the Council that Mr. Dennis Aman requested that the name of the "Teen Club" not be used for this establishment as it was confusing to residents because of the existing Teen Club in Rohnert Park. Mr. Paul Golis, Mr. Ed Capocy, Mrs. Kunkel resident, Mr. John McPherson a Rancho Cotate High School student, and other students were present and commented on the proposed functions of the "Downstairs" teen club. Page -5- May iS, 1968 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as approving the use permit in concept, subject to appropriate rules and regulations being placed thereon by the planning staff and the Director of Public Safety. File No. 0097 City Manager Callinan advised that an application for a use Theatre permit had been submitted for a threatre on Southwest Blvd, but due to the fact that no specifics on size, parking, etc., were given, that the matter be deferred until the next re- gular meeting. Barlas Farms City Manager Callinan advised that the Barlas Farms applica- tion to the County of Sonoma for a use permit for a fertil- izer storage yard on Railroad Avenue had been denied. General Plan City Manager Callinan distributed copies of staff recommenda- tions on suggested changes in the General Plan and recom- mended that this matter be deferred until the next Council meeting. Mobile Homes Mr. Paul Golis briefly outlined tentative plans for 25 acres of mobile homes south of the Expressway, west of Country Club Boulevard and north of Copeland Creek. The matter was referred to staff for consultation with Mr. Golis. Resolution No. 68 -40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROBEERT PARK REQUESTING THE Airport SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BUY AND DEVELOP THE OLD COTATI NAVY AUXILIARY AIR S12RIP AS A COUNTY AIRPORT. City Manager Callinnan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -40 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 68 -41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK REQUESTING THE Taxes SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CANCEL TAXES ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Counclman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -41 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No.68 -42 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXPRESSAJAY WEST FROM STONY Expressway POINT ROAD TO LLANO ROAD. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 68 -42 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page -6- May 6, 1968 Arrival of Councilman Councilman Rogers arrived at this point in the meeting, Rogers the time being approximately 9:55 p.m. Councilman Rogers had attended another meeting in Sebastopol on Council business. Project-1968-2 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report advising that Expressway the railroad crossing would be completed within the next two weeks. The City Manager also reported that letters had been received from Mr. C. E. Neal of the NWPRR regarding insurance on the railroad crossing. Mr. Neal's letters were referred to City Attorney Maxwell for handling. Penalties & interest City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Mr. Ben on Assessments Oretsky of Wright - Oretsky requesting the waiving of penal- ties and interest on assessments for the Sonoma State College Expressway. After consultation with bond council. and City Attorney Max- well staff was directed to advise Mr. Oretsky that no action could be taken on his request. Resolution No. 68 -43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CTTY OF ROHIMT PARK REJECTUTG THE Siri Claim CLAIM OF ARTHUR B. SIRI, INC. City Attorney Maxwell read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -43 was adopted. Bond Counsel Bond Counsel, Philip Assaf of Wilson, Jones,Morton & Lynch was present for the following portion of the meeting concern- ing assessment district projects. Project 1967 -1 City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report Sewer on the project and reviewed a detailed report previously given the Council concerning the disposition of funds in the project. Resolution No. 68 -44 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO P![M CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS COUN^iRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYIJM LANE SEWER. TRUNK LINES - ROMMT PARK SANITARY SW AGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, Resoltuion No. 68 -44 was adopted. Project 1967 -5 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on Project 1967 - Sewer & Water 5 and advised that the engineer's report should be ready for the newt regular Council meeting. Page -7- May 6, 1968 Project 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the project, advising that on April 15, 1968 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution granting extra - territorial jurisdic- tion to the City of Rohnert Park. Resolution 68 -45 A RESOLUTION OF INNTFRITION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE - Project 1968 -1 FMS (Project 1968 -1) Bond Counsel Philip D. .Assaf reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan., and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion 68 -45 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan explained the necessity of proceeding Undergrounding with arrangements to underground existing overhead utility Utilities lines. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,t3&e City Manager was authorized to prepare a formal request to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to start on a program to underground existing overhead utility lines on the westerly frontage road of U.S. 101 freeway. City Manager Callinan and Project Engineer Audis reported on discussions and correspondence with the Division of High- ways concerning the westerly frontage road of U.S. 101. Project Engineer Hadis recommended that the Council request the Division of Highways to submit agreement that they will build 32 feet of the frontage road and bridge over Hinebaugh Creek if the City agrees to build the other 32 feet. Project 1968 -3 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal staff report on assess - Copeland Creek ment district being formed in the El Col,egio area to im- prove Copeland Creek. Resolution No. 6$.0 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE - Project 1968 -3 MANS (Copeland Creek Improvement Project 1968 -3) y? %�° j Bond Counsel Assaf reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman f Rogers, and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution �-,No. 68- was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 68 -47 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY'S (COPEL_AND Project 1965 -3 CRmc TMPROvmENT PROTECT NO. 1968 -3) Bond Counsel Assaf reviewed the resolution. upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Shaith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -47 was waived and said resolution adopted. Page -8- Mtay 61 1968 Resolution 68.E A RESOLUTION DE KING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT Project 1968 -3 TO SPECIAL ASSESSMM AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVL'MENTS WITHOUT PRO - �� � CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE Nom`' (Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, �and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68- Afrwas waived and said resolution adopted. ./ " Meeting with Sebasto- Councilman Rogers gave a brief report of his meeting with pol City Council the Sebastopol City Council regarding the South Sonoma County Airport. He reported that they endorsed the concept of the airport and recommended a feasibility study. Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan reported that the matter was scheduled Drainage Plan for the County Board of Supervisors agenda on MAY 7th, and that he would report the results at the next Cotnoil meeting. Sewage Treatment City Manager Callinan reported that a copy of the letter Plant from Mr. George Minturn, Santa Rosa City Manager, regarding connection to the Santa Rosa Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant had been forwarded to each Councilman. City Manager also reported on a meeting with Don Head of Sonoma County, Mr. John Voegtle of MC Yoder Associates and the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding Rohnert Park's possible eligibility for HUD Grants. Sewer Revenue City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Golis, et al, were Bonds willing to accept the sewer revenue bonds for the sewer plant property being purchased. and that Bond Counsel Richard Raymond is trying to finalize the transaction within a month or so. 1911 Act Bonds City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the request of Mr. Golis and. other property owners to per- mit the use of 1911 Act Bonds for the construction of Country Club Drive. A discussion was held between the Council, Bond Counsel Philip Assaf, Mr. Golis and the City Manager regarding this matter. Upon motion by Co- uncilman Buchanan, keconded by Councilmen Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record as willing to allow the use of 1911 Act Bonds for the construction of Country Club Drive north from the Expressway into Golf Lake Estates area. AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Smith, and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers Page -9- May 6, 1968 Renaming of west- City Manager Callinan read a letter from Codding Enterprises erly frontage road requesting changing the name of the westerly frontage road of US 101 from South Santa Rosa Avenue to Coddingland Boulevard. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the request to change the name of South Santa Rosa Avenue to Coddingland Boule- vard was denied. Fire Equipment City Manager Callinan reported that copies of specifications for a new piece of fire apparatus had been sent to each Councilman. The City Manager also explained the lease - purchase method of acquiring fire equipment which has been used in the past. Public Safety Director Brad Koch gave a verbal presentation on exactly what the piece of equipment was, what it was capable of doing, and the fact that the pumper with an el- evating platform is needed to reach second story buildings, where it would be stored, and its possible use at the college campus. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the calling for bids on the pumper with elevating platform as described in specifications presented to the Council and on call for bid forms which will be prepared by City Attorney Maxwell. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report on Improvement Project the golf course improvutnents, advising the Council that installation of the new irrigation system on the first nine holes should be finished within the week; interviews were being held for Pros and maintenance men were being, hired on an interim basis; and that job descriptions for golf course maintenance men will be discussed at the next Council meet- ing. Upon recommendation by Council, staff was directed to pre- pare a letter for the Mayor's signature to Bragato Pa�r:ng Company, asking that they finish paving the entry road to the golf course as soon as possible. Irrigation Progress City Manager Callinan presented a bill from Fair Way Land - Payment scape Company in the amount of $19,926.38 representing the progress payment for irrigation improvements for the month of April. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the progress payment in the amount of $19,926.38 to Fair Way Landscape Company was approved for payment. Page -10- May 6, 1968 Miscellaneous reports City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the Commun- ity and Recreation Cente-q new population estiamte, and tree planting program. CATV City Manager Callinan reported to the Council that Storer Cable TV had not yet acquired their receiving station site. The Council requested that Mr. Schiller of Storer Cable TV be notified to appear before the Council at their next regular meeting to give an up to date report on the pro- gress of CATV for Rohnert Park. Dedioation Cere- City Manager Callinan reported that a luncheon was being monies for On -Off scheduled for City Officials and Senator Collier in con - Ramps junction with dedication ceremonies of the On -Off Ramps at the Rohnert Park Expressway. Mr. Maurice Fredericks, President of the Rohnert Park Cham- ber of Commerce, was present and advised that a committee of Chamber members had been appointed to discuss dedication ceremonies for On -Off Ramps. Hardin Lr..w Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that a motion had been filed by Mr. Hardin requesting the court to set a date for the trial. Greyhound Bus City Attorney Maxwell reported that a meeting had been set Lines up with the City Manager and the Vice - President of Grey- hound Lines for May 9th, and that a report would be given at the next Council meeting regarding this meeting. City Boundary City Attorney Maxwell advised that neither he nor the City Lines Engineer could fina the discrepancy in the City's boundary lines, and that he had requested bond counsel to notify them of the exact location of the error. LAFC Repo.,-.t Councilman Smith, member of the County LAFC, reported that :there was a new portable sewer plant on the market that would handle up to 300 connections. He had no cost figures at this tine, but was willing to dig into the matter if the Council so des - red. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:20 p.m. to 8 :00 P.M. May 13, 1968. APPROVED: ATTEST: -� Mayor Deputy City Clerk