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1968/05/22 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 22, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan - his time of arrival is noted in the minutes. Staff Present: City Manager Callinan9 City Attorney Maxwell and County Planning Department Staff, Wes Vail Approval of Corrections on pages 7 and 8 of the May 6, 1968 minutes to reflect Minutes the proper numbers and sequence of adoption of Resolution Nos. 68 -46, 47 and 48 were brought to the attention of the Council. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 6, 1968 were approved as corrected. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 13, 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, Bills 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. Arrival of Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, the Councilman time being approximately 7:10 p.m. Buchanan Spruce -Up Mrs. Jane Faust, Chairman of the Spruce -Up Campaign announced the Campaign winner of Category I, Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Sewing, 7939 Adrian Drive, giving the reasoning behind the judges' decision. Mrs. Faust then introduced Mr. Maurice Fredericks, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce who presented the $50.00 cash prize to Mr. & Mrs. Sewing. Mrs. Faust announced the winner of Category II, Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Wiggins, 200 Alden Avenue, and stated the reasons for the judges' decision. Mr. Fredericks presented the Wiggins with the $100 cash prize which Mr. & Mrs. Wiggins returned to the Chamber of Commerce to be used for the "Tree Planting Fund". May 22, 1968 Page - 2 Mayor Roberts commended Mrs. Faust for her work as Chairman of the Spruce -Up Campaign. Rose Festival Hiss Rohnert Park, Beth Boman, on behalf of the Float Committee, Parade Award presented the Council with the third place Class I trophy that was won by the City's float entry in the Santa. Rosa Festival Parade. College Student Mayor Roberts recognized hiss Yvonne Decker, Sonoma State College student,in the audience. PG &E Rates in Mr. Ralph Fitch introduced Mr. J. C. Russell of the Sacramento Rohnert Park office of PG &E who gave a verbal report to the Council regarding Rohnert Parkes rates compared to various other cities within the County of comparable size. Mr. Paul Golis was present and expressed his feelings regarding, the PG&E rates in Rohnert Park, suggesting that the Council obtain further information on methods of reducing the rates. CATV Mr. William Schiller, Storer Cable TV, gave a verbal report to the Council regarding CATV service to Rohnert Park. Mr. Schiller advised that they have not yet acquired their receiving station site from which to provide service, but that they did have the pole line agreement with Pacific Telephone Company, and that resi- dents requiring further information will be able 'co call Storer Cable TV at their office in Rohnert Park which will be open in June, and that CATV service should be available by August. Recreation & Mr. Lawrence Simons, architect for the Community & Recreation Community bldg. Center presented the preliminary plans for the building, and answered a number of questions from the Council and members of the audience. Upon recommendation by the Council, the Recreation Commission, Mr. Simons and the City staff are to work out a time schedule for completion of the building, Bicycle Safety Councilman Hopkins briefly explained the importance of the Bicycle Safety Program sponsored by the Public Safety Department. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to sign a proclamation designating May 25, 1968 Bicycle Safety Day. Fire Works Mr. dim Barris, representing the College View Youth Club re- Concession quested Council's approval for a fire works concession stand. Mayor Roberts suggested that the College View Youth Club submit an application for a use permit to sell fire works and the Council would discuss it at that tIlRe. SB 772 Airport Councilman Smith briefly reviewed? Senate Bill 772 which provides Parking that all cities must provide free parking space at municipal airports for members of the Senate. May 22, 1968 Page - 3 Councilman Smith made the motion to oppose Senate Bill 772; the motion failed to carry for lack of a second. Airport Councilman Rogers gave a progress report on the meetings of the Committee Airport Committee, specifically the meeting with the County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors referred the matter of the South County Airport to their Airport Study Commission for further study. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to submit a letter to the City of Santa Rosa, requesting their support of the project, and Vice -Mayor Rogers was authorized to appear before the County Airport Study Commission on behalf of the South County Airport Committee. Mayors' & Mayor Roberts thanked the Council for allowing him to attend the Councilmen's League of California Cities Mayors' & Councilmen's Institute in Institute Anaheim, and gave a brief report on the institute. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS No. 101 AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. City Manager Callinan reviewed the Ordinance and reported on the meeting between representatives of the utility companies, the City Attorney and himself. Mr. Brown of Pacific Telephone introduced Mr. C. Edward Best, Administrative Supervisor of the Pacific Telephone, Sacramento Office who discussed changes in the ordinance that the utility company would like to see made. City Attorney Maxwell advised that there were a few minor changes in the wording of the ordinance since its introduction, but not the substantial changes requested by the utility companies. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 101 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted- AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES- (0) None Annexation # 6 City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the status of Lands South of Annexation No. 6 and reviewed a letter dated May 15, 1968 from E. Cotati Ave. Mr. Paul Golis advising that he was authorized by the Rohnerts to represent them on matters concerning, Annexation No. 6. Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE ANNEXATION No. 97 OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY - ROHNERT PARK ANNEXATION NO. 6. After a brief discussion adoption of Ordinance No. 97 was deferred May 22, 1968 Page -- 4 pending execution of an annexation agreement. [geed Abatement City Manager Callinan advised that notices to destroy weeds had been sent to property owners whose property had weedy conditions, and that the matter had been published as required by the City's Weed Abatement Ordinance. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on weed abatement. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the public hearing on weed abatement was declared closed. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ORDERING CITY MANAGER OF TUE CITY OF ROHNER.T ]PARK TO 68 -51 ABATE NUISANCES EXISTING WITH THE CITY OF ROFNERT PARE. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approver.'., Resol.,x *ion Ito. 68 -51 was adopted. File No. 0015 City Manager Callinan reviewed fir. & Mrs. Self's application for a Mr. & Mrs. Self use permit to P.1low additional foster children in their home at 446 Santa Barbara Drive. The City Manager also advised that notices had been mailed to property owners within 500 feet of 446 Santa Barb ; :. a.. Drive. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on the application for a use permit for additonal foster_ chil.6ren. There being no one wishing to be heard and no wri-cten communica -° ttons received, the public hearing on the use permit was declared closed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved }?y the following roll call vote, the application for a use permit to allow additional foster children at 446 Santa Barbara (now an authorized total of 6) was approved° AXES, (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts Rogers and Smith. NOES- (0) None File No. 0082 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application for a use permit Southland for a convenience market on Southwest Poulevard, and reviewed the Corporation development plan of the area in question. which had previously been approved by the Council. Councilman Rogers declared his interest in adjoining property which created a conflict of interest and disqualified himself from the discussion and voting* on this matter. The County Staff Planner, Gees Vail, gave a verbal staff report recommending approval as the application met the requirements of the planning development previously approved by the Council. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the public hearing; May 22, 1968 Page - 5 had been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on the application for a use permit for a convenience market on Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Bob Lagel, representing Southland Corporation, was present and explained the reasons of the corporation for the application for the use permit. Mr. James F. Cronin, Rohnert Park resident, expressed his approval of the convenience market and requested Council's approval of the use permit. Mr. Sweeney, Rohnert Park resident, reported that he did not have all the facts at the time he requested and obtained the majority of the signatures on the petition that was previously presented to the Council on this matter. Mr. Sweeney advised the Council to be sure they had the facts before voting. Mr. Bill Ayers, Homeowners Association, reminded the Council of the petition asking approval of the use permit signed by 206 residents. Mr. Jim Davis, co -owner of the Manor Delicatessen, spoke briefly, stating that the Manor would go out of business if the convenience market was installed on Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Davis offered to extend the hours of the Manor Delicatessen until 11:00 p.m. on a temporary basis to determine the community response. Mr. Self, Rohnert Park resident, spoke briefly on problems of independently owned stores. A lengthy discussion followed between the Mayor, members of the Council, Mr. Golis, the City Manager and the City Attorney. Councilman Smith asked that a summary of City Attorney Maxwell's letter to the Council regarding Southland's previous application for a use permit be read into the record. City Manager did so. Mayor Roberts closed the public hearing on the use permit appli- cation. Councilman Hopkins made a motion to approve the application for the use permit for a convenience market on Southwest Boulevard. Councilman Smith seconded the motion on the basis that the Council had made exceptions in the past, and he felt that they could not deny this request. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Roberts ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers 1911 Act Bonds City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Mr. Paul Golis May 22, 1968 Page - 6 regarding the use of 1911 Act Bonds to improve Country Club Drive and Santa Doretea Circle. Councilman Rogers declared his interest in this property which created a conflict of interest and disqualified himself from the discussion and voting on this matter. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, Council approved the use of 1911 Act Bonds for improvement of Country Club Drive and Santa Doretea Circle in the Golf Lake Estates area. AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts & Smith TES ©ES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Rogers Mobile Fome Park Mr. Paul Golis gave a verbal report on, and presented a preliminary drawing of the proposed row housing in the area south of the Expressway, east of the railroad. Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail gave a verbal report on the number and types of variances that would be required for a development of this type. General Plan City Manager Callinan reported that Planner F. G. Lehmann was requesting Council to give some indication as to when final deci- sions would be made for changes to the General Plan. The Council recommended that the matter be scheduled for action. at the June 3, 1968 meeting. Happy Homes City Manager Callinan reported that gar. Ralph Jones of Braden Signs Realty, sales representatives of Happy Homes had reo.,uested Council's approval of the erection of a temporary direction sign in Southwest Boulevard right of way. Upon motion by Councilman ropers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, a temporary direction sign for Happy Homes may be erected for an unlimited time in the unused Southwest Boulevard right of way. Proposed City Manager Callinan read a letter from Superintendent Duncan School Sites Coleman of the Cotati School District concerning the need for an additional school site in the Neighborhood "B ". After considerable discussion the Council recommended that the City Manager, the County Planning staff and representatives of the Cotati School District meet and discuss in detail the proposed sites in an effort to determine more mutually agreeable school sites. The Council also requested that representatives of the Cotati School District be present at the June 3, 1968 Council meeting to discuss this matter. May 229 1968 Page - 7 Recess Mayor Roberts called for a 5 minute recess. Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 10030 p.m. Project Improve- City Manager Callinan gave verbal reports on the following ments improvement projects: Project 1966 -2 - Expressway Project 1967 -1 - Country Club Dr. & Snyder Lane Sewers Project 1968 -1 - Area west side of the freeway Project 1968 -3 - Copeland Creek Project No. City Consulting Engineer Milt Hudis gave a verbal status report 1967 -5 on Project No. 1967 -5 and advised that copies of the Engineer's report on the Golf Lake Estates assessment district had been mailed to the Council for their review. Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on the Drainage Plan Copeland Creek Drainage Plan, advising that the County Board of Supervisors had approved the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County, the Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the City of Rohnert Park. The City Manager then summarized the agreement for the Council. City Manager Callinan presented a bill from Engineer Milton Hudis in the amount of $10,201.30 representing fees for preparation of Copeland Creek Drainage report and improvement plans. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the engineering fees invoice from Mr. Hudis in the amount of $10,201.30 was approved for payment upon receipt of the advance payment of $12,000.00 from the Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Sewer Plant City Manager Callinan gave a verbal up to date report on the acqui- Lands sition of sewer plant lands. The City Manager advised that the property owners had expressed a willingness to accept the sewer revenue bonds as payment for the property, and in addition, Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch would purchase bonds to cover their fees for legal fees, title costs, closing costs, etc. Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUA14CE OF SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 103 FIXING THE FORM OF BONDS AND PROVIDING COVENANTS FOR THEIR PROTECTION - SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF 1968 - FIRST DIVISION City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 103 was introduced by title. Sewer Plant City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Siskel, owner of property Ditch adjoining sewer plant lands, had advised the City office that his land was becoming unusable due to effluent from the sewer treat- ment ponds crossing his property. May 22, 1968 Page - 8 The Council recommended that the City staff contact Mr. Siskel regarding his use of City property until the matter of sewer treatment pond effluent has been corrected. On -Off Ramp The City Manager advised the Council that dedication ceremonies Dedication had been scheduled for 2000 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1968 at the on -off ramp site. The dedication ceremonies will be preceded by a luncheon with Senator Collier. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report on the Improvement improvements being made to the golf course. project. Soda Fountain City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on the soda fountain and teen operation proposed for Paul's Mall in the shopping center. The City Manager summarized a meeting held between Mr. Capocy and Chief Koch regarding rules and regulations of the operation. A copy of the regulations and rules prepared by the teen group had been presented to the Council. Meeting with City Manager Callinan advised that the Petaluma High School Dis_, School Board trict and the Cotati Elementary School District had been contacted and that the Cotati Board had agreed on a meeting with the City Council on June 5, 1968 to discuss areas of possible greater cooperation and mutual concern. Animal Control The City Manager reported that there was a need for the City to Shelter construct an animal control shelter outside the existing residen- tial area, that complaints had been received from nearby residents regarding howling and barking dogs at the existing animal shelter. The Council authorized the City staff to have prepared plans and specifications for a new animal control shelter at the City's sewage treatment plant. Well No. 5 The City Manager - informed the Council that Well No. 5 was in- operative due to impure water. The City Manager advised that there were sufficient funds within the budget to install a clori- nator in Well Igo. 5 to make it operative. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the installation of a clori..nator in Well Yo. 5 for the approximate cost of $1,270.00. Copeland Creek City tanager Callinan reported that Mr. R. 11. Pollard had contacted Improvement the city office requesting that his lands be exempt from Copeland Project Creek Drainage Plan's $346 per acre fee. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded. by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council expressed a willingness to exempt from the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan per acre fees, those lands which are assessed at $1356 an acre under the City's per ace assessment for certain development improvements program pro- vided the financing of the necessary Copeland Creek. Drainage Plan improvements can be accomplished from the per acre assessments. May 22, 1968 Page - 9 Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in the status of the Hardin Law Suit. Greyhound Bus City Attorney Maxwell reported on a meeting with representatives Lines of Greyhound Bus Lines who advised that they would look into the matter of a bus stop in Rohnert Park. Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell reported that he had received a pleading Crossing from Northwestern Pacific Railroad regarding legality of the City's action of Imminent Domain for the Rohnert Park Expressway. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. until May 29, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: -7 1 Mayor