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1966/11/21 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call ROHMMT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 219 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 South - west Boulevard with Mayor C. Smith presiding. The regular meeting was preceded by a work session which commenced at 7:30 P.M. Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Roberts,.. Rogers, Pe7011-e37a., V_ Smith and Mayor C. Smith Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, and John Quinn, Sonoma County Planning Staff. Work Session Mayor C. Smith reported the Council had discussed the reconeiling,of the bank aecounta.with City Treasurer O'Neil. Mayor C. Smith also reported that the Council had dis- cussed the minutes of November 7, 1966. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of Novem- ber 7, 1966 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Council - man V. Smith and approved by voice vote with Councilmen Roberts and Rogers abstaining, the bills were approved for payment. communications Incoming communications were brought to the attention of the Council. Fo action was taken except as specifically noted in then c 1r:1 1.ntps: 1. A. lotter f :on he California State Senate Fact 7.- i.nding Oorzm ttee on (~over_nmental Efficiency regarding; distance, Page -2- November 21, 1966 limitations prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages near universities, colleges and certain institutions was discussed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council- man Pezonella and unanimously approved the City Manager and City Attorney were authorized to forward a letter stating the Council's position of requesting "no limita- tions "'on the distance from such institutions that alcoholic beverages could be sold. 2. A letter and resolution from the John Reed PTA was read urging bus service for the City of Rohnert Park. Planning and ZonjM Matters Manor Center Sign The records show that Councilman Rogers voiced a vested in- terest in the Manor Center and declined participation in the discussion or voting on this matter. City Manager Callinsn commented on the request and Mr. J. Quinn read his staff report which recommended denial of the request. A general discussion followed concerning the sign section of the zoning ordinance. The City Attorney commented on the findings as required by the zoning ordinance in granting of a variance. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the Council found that there were extenuating circumstances in the request for the sign and made affirma- tive findings in accordance with the zoning ordinance re- quirements to grant a variance permitting the sign to be installed according to the sketch submitted. Optimist Club -Use Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Permit to Sell Pezonella, and unanimously approved, the Optimist Club was ,Christmas Trees on granted a use permit to sell Christmas Trees on the A & W A & W hot Root Beer lot with the provision that the area be cleaned Page -3- upon conclusion of the sale. November 219 1966 S.D ulberg - Use City Manager Callinan stated that a copy of the planning Permit for Home staff report had been provided to Mr. Dulberg together Occupation with the conditions normally placed on a home occupation. Mr. Quinn read his staff report and recommended denial of the request. Mrs. Dulberg was present and explained the request stating that this would be only a temporary use with the ultimate hope being to open a poodle grooming shop in the shopping center. Mrs. Dulberg presented letters from the immediate neighbors, Mrs. Dwight Mott at 682 Bonnie Avenue and Mrs. Keegan at 699 Bonnie Avenue who expressed no objection to the operation. Mrs. Dulberg advised the Council that the reason for the request was to find out whether or not this type of business would be successful in Rohnert Park before investing any large sums in Leases and remodeling of a building. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council found that .there was extreme hardship involved in the request and made the findings required by the zoning ordinance to grant a variance to permit the operation of a poodle grooming occupation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dulberg, 681 Bonnie Avenue. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the use permit was granted on a six month.basis to be reviewed at the expiration of that time for possible continuance for another six months, with the further stipulation that the City staff check the sanitary conditions and noise factor, and that the permit is subject to all the conditions recommended in the staff report. Mayor C. Smith and Councilman Rogers commented on the ex- cellence of the staff report submitted by Mr. Quinn. Page -4- November 21, 1966 Census Tract Boundaries lft% Pat Naylor was present and gave a report on the setting of the census tract boundaries for the 1970 Federal census. Resolution No. 372 RESOLUTION OF ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CENSUS TRACT BOUNDARIES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE SONOMA COUNTY CENSUS TRACT COMMITTEE. City Manager Callinan read the resolution Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 372 was adopted. Young America City Manager Callinan read a letter from Young America Homes Temporary Use Homes requesting an expression of the Council's attitude Request concerning possible model homes on the easterly side of Commerce Blvd. north of the Knutsen Building on a temporary- basis. A general discussion followed regarding the insuring that the homes would not become permanent buildings in that area. Mr. Quinn, Sonoma County Planning Staff, recommended a one year limitation on the permit from the date of commence- ment of construction. Upon motion. by Counclman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council generally en- dorsed the idea but also requested the City Manager to work out the specific details and report back to the Council. Artrium Art Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the Artrium represent - Festival atives had decided to make their presentation before the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association. Ordinance No. 72 AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved9 Ordinance No. 72 was introduced. Page -5- November 219 1966 Ordinance No. 74 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE N0. 51 BY CANCELLATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1962 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1962 EDITION AND IN LIEU THEREOF THE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE OF THE UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 74 was waived and said ordinance introduced. Resolution No. 368 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PART{ REQUESTING TEE SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CANCEL TAXES ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 368 was adopted. City Manager Callinan presented a tax bill in the amount of $78.30 for the Burton Avenue lot purchased by the City and requested Council authorization to pay same. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized payment of the tax bill in the amount of $78.30 for A.P. No. 143- 224 -24. Resolution No. 369 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN (Commerce Boulevard at Wilfred Avenue) Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 369 was adopted. Resolution No. 370 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHDRAWN FROM THE PENNGROVE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (Annexation # 3 -A) Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 370 was adopted. Page -6- November 21, 1966 City Manager's R2port Amendment to Major Mr. Callinan discussed the amendment and advised the Coun- Medical Policy cil that the amendment would increase the room rate and breaden the benefits under the major medical policy with - out increasing the premium. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the amendment to Crown. Life Insurance Comp€any's policy and authorized the Mayor to execute same. Lands for Civic City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had dis- Center cussed with Sonoma Campus Co. representatives the possible purchase of the Civic Center land for $750 an acre under the City's agreement with Valley View Land and Development Company. Mr. Callinan stated he felt the City should ob- tain title to the land so that planning for the Civic Center could begin. A discussion followed with the Council, staff, and Mr. Paul Golis participating. Golf Course Branch Library Attendance of Chief Koch at training course City Manager Callinan read a letter he had written to Son - oma Campus Company with carbon copies to Mr. Golis, City Attorney Maxwell, and Valley View Land and Development Com- pany stating the terms of purchase and asking for any comments from these parties. The Council requested the City Manager to continue the negotiations and report back to the Council. Mr. Callinan reported on the status of the Golf Course. City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the progress of the branch library. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the Council authorized the attendance of Chief Koch at the Youth Authority's Juvenile Law Enforcement Officers' Training Course. Page -7- November 21, 1966 ICMA Computer City Manager Callinan requested reaffirmation of his Institute authorization to attend the ICMA Computer Institute in San Francisco in January 1967. Mr. Callinan commented on the value of joint use of com- puters and it was decided that perhaps this could be a topic for the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association meetings. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the attendance of the City Manager at the ICMA Institute on Computers. Recess The Council recessed at approximately 9 :25 PM Reconvene The Council reconvened at approximately 9 :30 PM Water for Rancho Mr. Callinan displayed a sewer and water layout for the El Cotate High School Colegio area and explained same to the Council. A discussion was held on ways to get water service to the new high school site on Snyder Lane. Milt Hudis and Paul Golis also participated in the discussion with the Council. The Council went on record as approving a program of tying into the Coyote Water line and supplying the new high school with water along the future Southwest Boulevard right of way. The City Manager was authorized to proceed with obtaining the necessary rights of way. Mr. Callinan also displayed and discussed with the Council the water and sewer layout for the land south of East Cotati Avenue. Assessment of Area Mr. Callinan advised the Council that in the original for Sonoma State contract with Valley View Land and Development Company Expressway the City agreed to a $1200 per acre assessment as the "then current cost ", however, since taxes and costs of construction have risen greatly he had asked Mr. Hudis project engineer, to prepare a construction costs analysis. Mr. Hudis's report indicates costs have risen 13% since 1963 which means that the City should increase the $$1200 November per wcre assessment by 13°o. Ilx. Callinara stated that he therefore proposed that the assessment district to be formed for the expressway be increased from $1200 per acre to $1356 per acre. ,..,, ;A general discussion followed with Mayor C. Smith asking the members of the Council to give this some very serious thought so that it can be resolved at the next meeting. Resolution No. 373 COMBINATION OP SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2500.00 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 373 was waived and said resolution adopted. Cit,X Attorney's Report Copeland Creek Improve- Mr. Maxwell advised that a tentative meeting had been set ment Project for Wednesday afternoon, November 23rd, with the various engineers in order to get this project moving. Sonoma State Ex- Mr. Maxwell reported that the agreement had not been pressway Grade received back from the railroad and that he would contact Crossing them to see what is causing the delay. U.S. 101 - Sonoma Mr. Callinan read a letter from the Division of Highways State Expressway regarding the U.S. 101 - Sonoma State Expressway Inter - Interchange change. Mayor C. Smith advised that it was his understand- ing that the State would consider some type of temporary on -off ramp from the freeway onto the expressway. However it would appear that these temporary ramps would be the first increment of the overall interchange. The City Manager reported that the California State Colleges Board of Trustees was meeting Tuesday and Mr. Burford is confi- dent that the Board will adopt the resolution urging the early construction of the interchange. Mr. Callinan advised that he'was attempting to have this matter placed on the agenda for the December meeting of the State Highway Commission meeting and recommended that any reply to the Division of Highways letter be delayed until after the hearing before the Highway Commission. Page -9- November 21, 1966 Resolution No. 371 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 120, PROJECT NO. 1961 -19 ASSESSMENTS NOS. 5.3, 5059 5.69 6.21, 6.22, 9.51 and 9.52. Matters from Councilmen Councilman Roberts Library Committee Councilman Rogers Rohnert Park Revolv- ing Identification Sign Mr. Callinan explained that this resolution was the initia- tion of the procedure to amend the 1915 Act Bond Assessments, and reviewed the contents of the resolution with the Coun- cil. Mr. Callinan pointed out the various areas included in the amended assessments. The minutes show that Councilman Rogers abstained from dis- cussion or voting due to an interest in property contained in the amended assessment area. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 371 was waived and said resolution adopted. Councilman Roberts reported on the actions of the library committee, on which he is serving. Councilman Rogers initiated a discussion on the Rohnert Park identification sign0 A general discussion was held and it was the feeling of the Council that the sign should be put into operating order immediately or removed. The City Manager was asked to relay the Council's feelings to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts asked when the meetings with the Peta- Meeting with School luma and Cotati School Boards had been set. City Manager Boards Callinan advised that the meetings had been deferred until after the first of the year. Mayor C. Smith Mayor C. Smith reminded the Council of the Mayors' and Mayors' & Councilmens Councilmen's meeting and advised that the Council will be Association meeting asked to make some comment on the ABAG meeting. He re- quested that Councilman V. Smith bring himself up to date Page -10- November 219 1966 on the meeting and brief the other Councilmen. Letter to Arlen Ave. City Manager Callinan discussed the rough draft of a letter residents he proposed sending to the residents of Arlen Avenue be- tween Commerce Boulevard and Santa Alicia Drive. City Attorney Maxwell saw no problem in the legality of the letter. A general discussion was held and concluded by Mayor C. Smith suggesting that the City Manager and he sit down and review the letter. Civic Beautification Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the City had contacted the two property owners about putting up the fencing backing on Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Callinan asked the Council's opinion about the City putting the fencing in and enter- ing into an agreement for repayment with the property owners. A general discussion was held and it was the feeling of the Council that the City should not enter into any agreement with property owners to construct improvements on private property. 81-d.._...i from Adrian. Mr. Callinan asked the Council's opinion of putting in the Drive to Boris Court sidewalk from Adrian Drive to Boris Court and billing Mr. Gross each month. Councilman V. Smith asked if there was some way that muni- cipalities could work through a non - profit organization with a reserve capital to help finance and assist improve- ments on private property. City Attorney Maxwell commented and said he would look into the matter further. Mr. Callinan was authorized to proceed with the installa- tion of the sidewalk. Sewer Report Mr. Callinan advised that the sewer study report should be finished and ready for presentation very soon. Page -11- Novev;ber 21, 1966 Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 P.M. D.pu.ty4ity Clerk APPROVED: Mayor C . H. Smith ATTEST: xz City Clerk