1966/09/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 19, 1966
The Council of,the City of Rohnert Park met this
date'in regular session at 8:00 P.M. in the City
Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor C. Smith presiding. This regular
meeting was preceded by a work session which
commended at 7:30 P.M. but at which no formal
action was taken.
Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and
led the pledge of 'allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts,
Rogers, V. Smith & Mayor C. Smith
Absent: (0:) None
Staff present: City Manager Callinan, City
Attorney Maxwell and Mr. John Quinn of the
Sonoma County Planning Staff.
Welcome Mayor C. Smith welcomed the Civic Government
Class from the Rohnert Park Junior Senior High
School.
Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the
minutes of September 6, 1966 were approved as
submitted.
Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Bills Councilman Pezonella and approved by voice vote
with Councilman Roberts abstaining, the bills,
per the attached list, were approved for
payment.
Communications Communications, per the attached outline, were
brought to the attention of the Council. No
action was taken on any of the communications
except as specifically notes in these minutes.
1. Letter from Greyhound Lines. A discussion
was held. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers,
seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unani-
mously approved the Council requested the
City Manager and City Attorney to pursue the
matter of bus service advising the Public
Utilities Commission of the situation.
2. The "Field Act" resolution received from the
City of Santa Maria was discussed. The
Council requested the City Manager to solicit
the comments of Mr. Coleman, District
Superintendent of the Cotati Elementary
School District.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
use.permit granted to Messrs. Bohlen and Hicks
for a concrete block plant was revoked.
Public Hearing` Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open
Revocation of Use and asked for comments from the audience and
Permit for cement Council.
hatching plant
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Public c uearn
Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open
Mrs. Kenworthy
and asked for comments from the audience and the
.7481 Boris Court
Council. City Manager Callinan advised the
Foster children'
Council that the.'publie hearing notices had been
sent to the surrounding neighbors and had been
published in.`the newspaper. Mr. Callinan read
a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Horst, 7495 Boris
Court, stating their approval of the request.
A discussion was helix on the granting of a
variance in accordance with the zoning ordinance.
City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council, upon
finding certain facts, could grant a variance in
thi@ crier.
There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor C.
Smith declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Pezonella made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rogers, that the Council grant a
variance to Mrs. Kenworthy to have a maximum of
four foster children in her home, in accordance
with the findings of hardship and unusual cir-
cumstances, as defined in the zoning ordinance,
with the stipulation that by this action no
precedent was being set.
Said motion was.approved.by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers,
V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith
NOES: (0) None
Public Hearing
Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open
Revocation of
and asked for comments from the audience and
Use Permit for
Council.
Concrete Block
Plant
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council
the conditions of the use permit which were not
performed and the apparent insolvency of the
business at the present time. City Attorney
Maxwell advised the Council that all the proper
notices had been sent.
There being no further comment and no one else
wishing to be heard, Mayor C. Smith declared the
public. hearing closed.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
use.permit granted to Messrs. Bohlen and Hicks
for a concrete block plant was revoked.
Public Hearing` Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open
Revocation of Use and asked for comments from the audience and
Permit for cement Council.
hatching plant
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There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor C.
Smith declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the
use permit granted to Anderus J. Anderson for a
cement hatching plant was revoked..
Sofspra Car Wash Mr. Quinn, Sonoma County Planning Staff, comment -
Sign Request ed and recommended approval of a sign requested
by the car wash.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the
Council approved the sign as shown on the sketch
submitted.
City Manager Callinan reported that he had talked
with Mr. Lieb who indicated he would plant trees
between the property lines and additional trees
around the perimeter of the site. Councilman
V. Smith requested,the City Manager report at
the next meeting on the development of the land-
scaping.
James Pockrus Mr. Pockrus was present and asked five questions
of the Council concerning the handling of
juveniles by the Police Department.
Mayor C. Smith stated the Council was always
anxious to review City policy and procedures
and because of the questions raised had spent a
great deal of time in going over the Juvenile
Procedure Manual. Mayor C. Smith, speaking on
behalf of the Council, stated that at this time
the Council could see no reason to deviate from
the Manual, that the Council felt the Public
Safety Department is doing a fine job and at
this time would give them a vote of confidence.
Councilman Vern: Smith commented and moved for
reaffirmation and support of the police proce-
dure and manual as written.
A discussion followed with comments being made
by Mr. Schuh, 327 Bonnie Avenue; Mrs. Barbara
Davi, 427 Ava Avenue; Ella Barnsdale,,419 Ava
Avenue and the Council.
Mayor C. Smith restated Councilman V. Smith's
motion and seconded; same. The motion was
approved by a unanimous voice vote.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella, and unanimously approved
the discussion on this item was closed.
Project 1965-3
Commerce Blvd.
Well No.5 Project
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Milt Hudis,,project engineer, reported on the
cost of street lighting for Commerce Blvd.,
stating that P.G. & E. had estimated it would
cost $1358.00 to install temporary wooden poles.
He discussed with the Council the possibility
of experimenting,with reflectors or Scotoh-Lite
Tape on the berm.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the matter of street lighting was continued until
after the experiment with reflectors or reflect-
ing tape.
City Manager Callinan, advised the Council that
Mr. Hudis, project engineer, had filed, with the
City Clerk, his Certificate of Completion for
Project Well No. 5.
'Upon.motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
the Council-directed Mr. Hudis to file the
Notice of Completion on Project Well No. 5.
City Manager's Report
Library Service Mr. Callinan advised the Council that he and the
Mayor had met with the Library Board of Trustees
and that the Board had gone on record as giving
tentative approval for a branch library in
Rohnert Park and had d-requested Mr. Sabsayp the
Director of the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County Free
Public Library, to work out the details of the
lease, cost of operation, etc. and present it to
them for formal action later in the month.
Employees Group Mr. Callinan read a letter from Crown Life
Insurance Insurance Company 'regarding premium rates for the
coming year. Mr. Feeney, the City's insurance
agent, commented on several points of the policy
and recommended Council approval.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
Council approved continuing the employees group
insurance program with Crown Life Insurance Co.
Interim garbage The City Manager advised the Council that the
service for Sonoma service originally requested by the College was
State College not enough and they are now requesting service
which would run $174.80 per month, plus a provi-
sion in the new order for extra pick ups for a
total amount not to exceed $400-00 per month.
Mr. Callinan requested Council approval of
Sonoma State College's request for additional
garbage service over and above that previously
approved by the Council.
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Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
request for interim garbage service for Sonoma
State College was approved.
Meeting with Mr. Callinan advised the
Cotati School talked with Mr. Libarle,
District Board of Trustees of the
District, who advised him
"Trustees would like very
Council.
Council that he had
the President of the
Cotati Elementary School
that the Board of
much to meet with the
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the Council authorized the City Manager to send
the advance deposits, fees, etc. and make
arrangements for advances to Councilmen as neces-
sary for the trip.
ICMA Conference The City Manager requested Council approval
to attend the ICMA Conference to be held in
Phoenix, Arizona, October 23 -27, 1966.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Mr.
Callinan was authorized to attend the ICMA
Conference.
U.S.101- Sonoma City Manager Callinan read a proposed resolution
State College to be sent to the California State Colleges
Expressway Board of Trustees.
Interchange
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the
Council went on record as 'favoring such a meet-
ing and requested the City Manager to arrange
it on a mutually acceptable date.
Temporary College
A brief discussion was held with Mr. Callinan
Buildings,
reviewing his recommendations to the Council
concerning the temporary College buildings.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
the Council requested the City Manager to inform
Mr. Spivock that the City had no further interest
in the purchase of these buildings.
Leagus of Calif.
The City Manager Advised the Council that he
had, -made hotel reservations for those officials
Cities Annual
who will attend this conference. He requested
Conference
Council authorization to send the advance de-
posits, registration fees, etc. for the Annual
League Conference.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the Council authorized the City Manager to send
the advance deposits, fees, etc. and make
arrangements for advances to Councilmen as neces-
sary for the trip.
ICMA Conference The City Manager requested Council approval
to attend the ICMA Conference to be held in
Phoenix, Arizona, October 23 -27, 1966.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Mr.
Callinan was authorized to attend the ICMA
Conference.
U.S.101- Sonoma City Manager Callinan read a proposed resolution
State College to be sent to the California State Colleges
Expressway Board of Trustees.
Interchange
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Resolution Nc.362
A RESOLUTION URGING THE CALIFORNIA S'T'ATE
COLLEGES TRUSTEES TO URGE THE EARLY CONSTRUCTION
OF U. S. 101- SONOMA STATE COLLEGE EXPRESSWAY
INTERCHANGE.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
said resolution was adopted.
Fire and Police-
The City Manager advised the Council that the
mens' Ball
Fire and Policemens';A.ssociation had intended
to use the Fire House for the annual dance
sponsored by their departments.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved,
the Council endorsed the annual dance given by
the Fire and Policemens' Association and
authorized the use of the Fire House for the
dance on October 1, 1966„
Chamber of
Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the
Commerce Request
Chamber of Commerce had requested $1,000 of the
amount budgeted to the Chamber, to cover their
losses and expenses for Industrial Appreciation
Bay and Founder's nays.
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the
Chamber's request was approved.
Green Mill - New
Mr. Callinan read a letter from the Green Mill
Management
regarding a'press party to be held on September
26, 1966 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Callinan stated that
the new owners had invited the Mayors, Council --
men and City Managers of all the surrounding
cities to attend.
Swim Pool Contract
Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Sonoma
Sonoma State
State College would not be able to use Benecia
College
Pool during the fall season because of lack of
personnel. They anticipate using the pool
during the spring semester.
Mr. Callinan reported that he had talked with
Mr. Janney regarding the Jr. -Sr. High School's
use of the pool but had not had the opportunity
to work up any cost figures.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by
Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved the
Council approved offering the use of Benecia Pool
to the Jr. -Sr. High School while working out the
costs at the earliest date possible.'
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Law Courses The City Manager adviaed that all the public
Taken by Public safety officers were presentlytaking courses
Safey Officers offered at Santa Rosa Junior College in law
enforcement or fire science. He further in-
formed the Council that the officers were taking
the courses on their own time.
Wilfred Grade
Mr. Callinan reported that he had received a
Crossing
call from Mr. Ken Soderlund of the Public
Utilities Commission on the Wilfred Grade Cross -
ing. Mr. Callinan informed the Council that the
PUC had given the railroad until the latter part
of October to install the signals, however, the
railroad had been waiting for the installation
of the approaches to the crossing before instal-
lation of the crossing and signals. Mr.
Callinan stated that he felt by the next meeting
of the Council some decision would have to be
made on installing the approaches.
City Attorney's Report
Hardin Law Suit
Mr. Maxwell reported that the Hardin Law Suit
is now dormant.
Sonoma State
Mr. Maxwell advised the Council that he is pro -
Expressway Grade
posing to the County that they enter into the
Crossing
proposed agreement between the railroad and the
City so that the County will make a contribution
to the grade separation when it is built.
The City Manager reported that Pacific. Indemnity
advised that the premium for the insurance
coverage requested by the railroad would be
$216.00 for bodily injury and $162.00 for
property damage or a total of $378.00 per year.
Curbside Mail The City Attorney advised the Council. that he
Delivery had talked with the League of California Cities
Ordinance regarding this matter and that they promised to
send him some of the various ordinances being
passed by other cities.
Copeland Creek Mr. Maxwell advised that he has been working
Improvement with Mr. Ramsey, of the County Counsel's Office,
Project and hopes to have the necessary documents pre-
pared within the next several days so that this
project can move ahead.
Matters from Councilmen
Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers moved for a 10 minute recess
to discuss appointments to the recreation
Commission. City Attorney Maxwell pointed out
that the Council would have to go into closed
executive session to discuss personnel. Council-
man Rogers withdrew his motion.
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Council Recess Upon motion duly made; seconded, and unanimously
approved the Council recessed at approximately
9:35 P.M. for the purpose of meeting in an
executive session to discuss appointments to the
Recreation Commission.
Council Recon- The Council reconvened at approximately'10 :30 PM
verses and announced the following persons had been
appointed to the Recreation Commission:
E. D. Hamman
Reverend Tenn Saul
Harold Wilkes
A brief discussion was held about the possibility
of the Recreation Commissioners attending the
League of California Cities Annual Conference
in San Diego.
Upon motion by Councilman Robertsy seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved,
the Council recommended that as many Recreation
Commissioners as possible attend the League of
C'a'lifornia Cities Conference in San Diego.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was
ad joi.r.-a.ed at approximately 10 :55 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 19, 1966
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met
this date in an executive session at 9:40 PM
during a recess of the regular City Council
meeting in the City Offices, 435 Southwest
Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor C. Smith
presiding.
Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the executive meeting to
order.
Roll Call Present (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts,
Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C.Smith
Absent: (0) None
Staff present: City Manager Callinan and City
Attorney Maxwell.
Appointments to The City Council discussed making appointments
Recreation to fill the vacancies that exist on the City's
Commission Recreation Commission.
Upon motions duly made, seconded, and approved,
the following persons were appointed to fill
the facancies on the Recreation Commission:
Mr. E. D. Hamann, 464 Bonnie Avenue
Reverend Glenn Saul, 7910 Burton Avenue
Mr. Harold Wilkes, 431 Anson Avenue
Adjournment There being no further business the executive
session was adjourned at approximately 10:30PM
Peter M. Callinan, Acting Secty.
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