1968/06/03 City Council MinutesCall to Order
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 3, 1968
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts
presiding. This meeting was preceded by a brief executive
session to discuss appointments to the Recreation, Model
City, and Cultural Arts Commissions.
Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order and led the pledge
of allegiance.
Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts,
Rogers and Smith
Absent: (0) None
Staff present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail & City
Consulting Engineer Hudis.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 22, 1968
were approved as submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 29, 1968
were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, 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 communication except as specifi-
cally noted in these minutes.
Recreation Commission -Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the City Council re- appoint-
ed those Commissioners now holding office on the Recreation
Commission for the tern July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1969.
Model City Commission -Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman.;
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the City Council re-
appointed those commissioners how holding office on the
Model City Commission, excepting Commissioners F. G. Lehman
and Dr. S. M. Lyman, for the term July 1, 1968 to June 30,
1969. Appointments to fill the vacancies of Commissioners
Lehman and Lyman will be made at a later date.
Cultural Arts Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Commission Rogers, and unanimously approved, Dr. John S. Bullen was re-
appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission for a four (4)
year term commencing July 1, 1968.
AB 1694 Councilman Smith summarized Assembly Bill 1694, regarding the
establishment of community centers for inebriated citizens.
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Swim Caps Councilman Buchanan questioned the pool regulation requir-
ing all females to wear swim caps whereas some of the teen-
age boys have hair longer than women. City Manager Callinan
advised that it was the Pool Managers' responsibility to
see that all persons (male or female) with long hair wear
caps.
Bill Soberanes Day Mayor Roberts advised that the City of Petaluma was design
nating June 12, 1968 as Bill Soberanes Day.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Mayor was directed to
present Mr. Soberanes with a certificate designating Bill
Soberanes as an Honorary Citizen of the City of Rohnert Park.
Fire Works Permits City Manager Callinan advised that two use permits had been
submitted requesting the Council's approval to,-ell fire
works in Rohnert Park,
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica-
tion of College View Youth Club and the Optimist Club of
Rohnert Park to sell fireworks were approved subject to the
following conditions: (1) Permission to sell fire works
is obtained from property owner, (2) location of booths
do not interfere with traffic (3) adequate provisions are
made for clean up of area (4) clearances are received from
State Fire Marshall and the City Fire Chief.
Young America Homes City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Young
re fencing America Homes asking that the City waive the requirements
of fencing of new homes. The City Manager then read from
the minutes of January 3, 1967 regarding the fencing require-
ment.
Mr. John W. Gripe of Young America Homes was present and
specified their reason for the request to waive fending
of new homes and especially those already sold without
fencing in Subdivisions 13B and 17B.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote, the request of Young America Homes to waive the fenc-
ing requirement on new homes was denied:
AYES: (5) Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers,
Smith
NOES: (0) None
New Cotati School City Manager Callinan read a letter received from the Cotati
Sites School District regarding a proposed new elementary school
site in the Neighborhood "B" area. County Planner Wes Vail
gave a verbal report to the Council regarding the proposed
site and other sites considered by the school district.
Mr. Duncan Coleman, Superintendent of the Cotati School Dis-
trict was present and gave a verbal report, stating the need
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for a new school, the desired location, and the estimated
completion date of September, 1969•
Mr. Norman Spivock was present, and as the owner of the prop-
erty of the proposed school site requested that the City and
school district advise him as soon as possible regarding the
school site because of proposed development in the area.
After a brief discussion the matter was tabled until it is
discussed jointly by the Council and School District Board
of Trustees at their scheduled June 5th meeting.
Standard Oil Sign City Manager Callinan reported on being contacted by Standard
Oil Co. representatives relative to the Standard Oil Sign
on the Fast side of the Freeway, north of P,ohnert Park, ad-
vertising the Standard Station at the Wilfred Grade Cross-
ing and which is now on Commerce Blvd. right of way. The
possibility of the City allowing the sign under a lease and
having the Golf Course added to the sign was discussed. No
action was taken by the Council at this time, the matter is
to be discussed again at a later date after staff has met
again with Standard Oil Co. representatives.
General Plan The City Manager brought the Council up to date on the status
of the General Plan.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Council direct-
ed the Planning Consultant to prepare a draft of an addendum
and new land use map containing the changes in the General
Plan in accordance with the changes made by the Council and
in line with planning staff's recommendations in their re-
port dated April 26, 1968.
Dr. William Cord was present and stated that he was concern-
ed with the action the Council might take in his absence
during the next few weeks. Mayor Roberts assured Dr. Cord
that the changes Dr. Cord had previously requested would
be made.
Subdivision 10 -A. City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the tentative map
for Subdivision 10 -A filed by Sierra National Bank and ad-
vised that he is not processing the map until the Copeland
Creek right of way is deeded to the City per conditions of
previous lot splits in the area.
Booths at Sting Hay The question was raised by members of the Rohnert Park Teen
Swim meets Club regarding consession booths at the Sting Rays swim
meets to raise money for local organizations. Councilman
Smith suggested that the Recreation Director work with the
various groups to establish a sharing basis for booths at
the swim meets.
Mr. William Ayers, Homeowners Association, was present and
asked the Council's feelings regarding the selling of beer
at the Sting Pays swim meets. The Council felt that no
alcohol should be sold at the swim meets.
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Golis Pharmacy on City Manager Callinan read Mr. Paul Golis' letter requesting
Southwest Boulevard- Council's feelings regarding a pharmacy along Southwest
Boulevard at the location of the proposed 7 -11 Convenience
Market for which a use permit was denied.
Mayor Roberts declared a conflicting interest in this matter
and disqualified himself from the discussion and voting.
City Attorney Maxwell was asked for his opinion on the matter<
The City Attorney stated that his opinion was the same as in
past, that the existence of a present use similar to the
proposed use in a planned development district was a proper
factor for the Council -to consider in considering the appli-
cation for a use permit.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion that the Council go on re-
cord as being in favor of allowing a. pharmacy on Southwest
Boulevard west of the Manor Center. Said motion was second-
ed by Councilman Smith but failed to carry by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilman Hopkins and Smith
NOES: (2) Councilman Rogers and Buchanan
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts
Theatre on Southwest City Manager Callinan reviewed Mr. Golis' letter and applica-
Boulevard tion regarding a theatre on Southwest Boulevard.
Annexation No. 6
Ordinance No. 97
Project Improvement
Reports
Project No. 1967 -1
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council went on re-
cord as willing to approve a theatre on Southwest Boulevard,
and that they had no objections to requiring only one park-
ing space for every 6 seats, subject to details being worked
out with the planning staff.
City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on
the status of Annexation No. 6. Mr. Paul Golis was recog-
nized and offered some brief comments.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE AN-
NEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY - ROHNERT PARK
ANNEXATION NO. 6.
After a brief discussion adoption of Ordinance No. 97 was
deferred pending execution of an annexation agreement.
City Consulting Engineer Hudis gave verbal status reports
on the following improvement projects:
Project No. 1967 -5 -
Project No. 1968 -1 -
Project No. 1968 -3 -
Sewer and Water
Area west of freeway
Copeland Creek
City Manager Callinan reviewed a detailed report previously
given the Council concerning the disposition of funds in the
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project.
June 3, 1968
Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on the pro-
posed changes and modifications in Project 1967 -1, Country
Club Drive and Snyder Lane Sewers. There being no one
wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the pub-
lic hearing on changes and modifications in Project 1967 -1
was declared closed.
Resolution No. 68 -54 A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS, COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES, ROHNERT PARK
SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1.
City Manager Callinan reviewed Resolution No. 68 -54. Council-
man Rogers declared his interest in adjoining property which
created a conflict of interest and disqualified himself from
the discussion and voting on this matter.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers
abstaining the reading of Resolution No. 68 -54 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 68 -55
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND ORDERING TRANSFER TO GENERAL
Determining Sur -
FUND, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES
plus & Transfer
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1.
City Manager Callinan summarized Resolution No. 68 -55•
Councilman Rogers declared his interest in adjoining pro-
perty 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
Smith, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers ab-
staining, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -55 was waived
and said resolution was adopted.
Community Recreation
City Manager Callinan gave a verbal progress report on the
Building
acquisition of the site for the Community & Recreation
Building, and summarized the schedule for completion which
had been previously mailed to the councilmen.
Mr. Hugh Codding was present and informed the Council of
problems the City of Santa Rosa had had with architects and
bids for projects in the past.
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report on
the progress of improvements to the golf course. The City
Manager advised that Mr. Jack C. Farquhar was no longer
supervising the improvements at the golf course, that Mr.
Wiggins, Superintendent of .Public Works had been assigned
the responsibilities of improvements at the Rohnert Park
Municipal Golf Course.
City Manager Callinan also advised that a i°Stop Notice's had
been received by the City from Ewing Company against Fair
Way Landscape Company.
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City Treasurer City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Charles O'Neil would
be leaving the area to supervise his business in Santa Rosa.
The City Manager requested Council's approval of the appoint-
ment of Mr. Robert H. Sheehan as City Treasurer, effective
June 6, 1968 when Ordinance No. 102 becomes effective.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved City Manager Callinan's
appointment of Mr. Robert H. Sheehan as City Treasurer,
effective June 6, 1968 was approved.
Councilman Smith agreed to arrange a farewell party for Mr.
O'Neil.
Motel -Hotel Bed Tax City Manager Callinan reviewed the 1965 City Ordinance estab-
lis -h .g -4% Motel -Hotel Occupancy Tax, and advised that the
State law now permits the tax to be increased to 5 %.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Attorney was
directed to prepare the necessary papers to increase the
Motel -Hotel Occupancy Tax from 4% to 5 %.
Cotati School District -The City Manager =reminded the Council of the scheduled meet-
ing with the Cotati School District on June 5, 1968 at 7:00
at Sonoma Joes to discuss matters of mutual concern.
Hardin Law Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in
the status of the Hardin Lawsuit, a trial date had been set,
September 3, 1968.
Greyhound Lines City Manager Callinan gave a verbal progress report on his
meeting with Mr. Al L. Gartin, Assistant Regional Manager,
Western Greyhound Lines, relative to establishment of bus
stops in Rohnert Park.
After a lengthy discussion the Council went on record as
agreeing to designate 100 feet on each side of Commerce
Boulevard near Arlen Drive for bus stops and to construct any
necessary sidewalks or bus stop shelters.
Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal progress report on the
Crossing status of the Expressway Grade Crossing, and advised the
Council that he should be able to give a complete report at
the net =_t Council meeting.
Southwest Boulevard, Mr. Paul Golis expressed his disapproval of the delay in com-
Grade Crossing pletion of the application for a Grade Crossing on Southwest
Boulevard.
General Plan Nor. Hugh B. Cod.ding requested that the Council extend Rohnert
Park's General Plan boundary to the west to Stony Point Road
in order to meet with the Santa Rosa General Plan Map boun-
dary, and suggested that the area could be put "under study"
such as area adjacent.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 10:05 P.M.
ATTEST: �' ,�� APPROVED:
Deputy City 'Clerk Mayor