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1967/03/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 6, 1967 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, Rohnert Park, with Mayor C. Smith presiding. This regular meeting was preceded by a work session which commenced 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: (4) Councilman. Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Pezonella Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and John Quinn of the Sonoma County Planning Department. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 20 and February 27, 1967 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills submitted were approved for payment. It is noted that Councilman Roberts and Rogers both had bills from their firms listed on the bills for approval list and so acknowledged this fact. Communications Incoming communications were brought to the attention of- the Council. No action was taken on any of the commt.nica- tions except as specifically noted in these minutes. 1. A letter from Supervisor Shoemaker regarding the com- pletion of East Cotati Avenue was read. A discussion was held regarding the possible impact a revised sales -tax split program might have on the County Road funds. City Manager Callinan was asked to gather as many facts as possible before the Thursday meeting of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association. Man of the Year Mayor C. Smith announced that City Manager Callinan had been awarded the "Man of the Year" award by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner. Planning and Zoning Matters File Nos. 0054 & 0055 Mr. Quinn reviewed the application and his staff report D.M.A. Corp. with the Council and recommended against granting the lot Request for Lot Splits splits until a master plan for the area had been submitted. Page -2m March 6. 1967 Mr. Laskin of D.M.A. Corporation was present and commented on the development of motels and restaurants on the adjoin- ing acreage and requested approval of the two service sta- tion sites at this time since D.M.A. Corp. was already to proceed with the development of these service stations. Mr. Hal Cohen, representing the property owners, presented a plan prepared in 1965 for the development of the commercial area in the vicinity of the Expressway, west of the N.W.P. Railroad. A general discussion was held regarding the requirement of a master plan for the area. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Rogers moved that the lot splits requested by D.M.A. Corporation, City File Nos. 0054 and 00559 be denied without prejudice and that the applicants can reapply at any time without preju- dice. Said motion was seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved. File Nos. 0056 & 0057 Mr. Quinn reviewed the applications and hie staff report Sonoma Campus Co. and recommended approval of the lot splits as requested. Request for lot splits A brief discussion followed. Councilman. Rogers moved that the lot split requested by.; Sonoma Campus Company, City File No. 0056, be approved. Councilman V. Smith commented on the need to approve such a lot split at this time. A brief discussion followed upon the conclusion of which Councilman V. Smith seconded Councilman Rogers' motion and it was unanimously approved. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the lot split requested by Sonoma Campus Company, City File No. 0057. File No. 0058 Mr. Quinn reviewed the application and his staff report Sonoma Campus Co. with the Council. He commented on the various methods of R vision of El Colegio development along major streets and recommended that back- Master Plan up treatment along Southwest Boulevard be continued. Mr. Art Howard, of Sonoma Campus Co., was present and gave his reasons for the request to allow frontage of houses on Southwest Boulevard in the E1 Colegio area. Mr. Howard displayed several pictures of other areas and quoted statis- tics to substantiate his request. Mr. Howard also displayer several plot plans for the houses and driveways proposed to itront on Southwest Boulevard. Page -3- March 6, 1967 A discussion followed between the Council, Mr. Callinan, Mr. Howard, John Quinn and Engineer Milt Hudis. Mr. Hamann, a resident, spoke and asked the Council to give serious consideration to the maintenance problems involved with backup treatment, particularly the maintenance of fencing. After further discussion, Councilman Rogers moved that the Council go on record as looking with favor on houses front- ing on Southwest Boulevard and require the developer to work out the details with the planner and submit a new mas- ter plan for the area affected by fronting on Southwest Boulevard. Said motion by Councilman Rogers was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved. File No. 0059 Mr. Quinn reviewed the application and his staff report Coral Homes with the Council. Mr. Callinan commented on the requiring Request for lot splits of the right -of -way for Arthur Avenue and Copeland Creek. Mr. Spivock was present and stated that he would give the City a Grant Deed for Arthur Avenue and an easement for'the Copeland Creek right -of -way. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that this would be satisfactory. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the lot split requested by Coral Homes and designated as parcel C on the map sub - mitted,-.City File No. 0059, was approved. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the other lot splits re- quested by Coral Homes -and designated as Parcels A and B on the map, City File No. 0059, were approved. Presentation by Mr. Mr. Oates was present and spoke to the Council on the pro - Oates Airfield and posed development of an airport and industrial park on Industrial Park those lands known as the Old Cotati Airfield. Mr. Oates discussed his plans and advised the Council that a master plan, for the area was being prepared and should be ready for submission to the Council within 30 days. Councilman V. Smith commented on the time involved in ge.tt- ing annexations before the Local Agency Formation Commis - sion and inquired of Mr. Oates if it would be premature `to start the proceedings at this time. Mr. Oates indicated that -this would be fine since he would like to have every- thing worked out togsthor if possible. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council went on Page -4- March 6, 1967 record as receiving the proposal with enthusiasm and autho- rized the City Manager to formalize a plan to be presented to the LAFC. Ace TV - Sign Request Mr. Quinn reviewed his staff report with the Council list - File No. 0041 ing the conditions attached to the original permit. Mr. Quinn presented several sketches of new signs that Mr. Baker the applicant, had submitted. Mr. Baker, the applicant, was present and advised that the sign would be similar to the Park Center Cleaners sign. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved a sign, per the sketchs submitted, was approved for Space TV. Optimist Club - Special Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the Optimist Club Permit Request for had requested permission to hold a rummage sale in the Rummage Sale shopping center. Mr. Fredericks, the owner of the property, appeared and stated that the request was being withdrawn since the prop- erty owner would not permit the use. Resolution No. 67 -17 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE Project 1956 -1 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 71 PROJECT NO. 1956 -1, ASSESSMENT NO. 6.52.2 Mr. Callinan reviewed the resolution for the Council. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 67 -17 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. 67 -18 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING FLOAT COMMITTEES OF THE PAST. City Manager Callinan read the resolution. Upon. motion by C:rnrnni lma.n T?nmava _ ccnn-nAnA by f!n»nni l mo» V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -18 was adopted. Lease - Option Agreement City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell reported for Civic Center Lands on the negotiatton of a lease- purchase agreement for the Civic Center lands with Sonoma Campus Co. The proposed agreement was reviewed with the Council. A discussion followed during which several changes on the proposed agree- ment were suggested. Page -5- March 6, 1967 Upon motion by Council-man Rr tsora , sf-aral(le 1. Ly Co ++xn3 1 man Roberts and unanimously approved the Council went on record as being in general agreement with the proposed agreement and authorized the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare the final draft for Council approval. Ordinance No. 78 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE PURSUANT TO SECTION 53066 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE FOR A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, PRO- - VIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM. City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance with the Coun- cil. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 78 was waived and said ordinance adopted. City�gerts 2po_rt Annexation of Certain City Manager Callinan suggested that it might be appropri- Lands ate to initiate annexation of the lands on the west side of U. S. 101, north of Copeland Creek to Wilfred Avenue and including the Veale property and all the property discussed with Mr. Oates earlier in the meeting. ''Councilman Rogers moved that Mr. Callinan's suggestion be approved by the Council. A general discussion followed during which Councilman V. Smith suggested that the Council direct the City Manager to discuss with the Administrative Officer of the LAFC what the requirements might be to fill out the boundary line to Stony Point Road. Councilman Rogers amended his motion to include Councilman V. Smith's comments. Said amended motion was seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved. Installation of side- Mr. Callinan reported on the efforts being made to have walks on certain lots property owners install sidewalks on certain vacant lots in the City. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the Council endorsed Mr. Callinants program for the installation of sidewalks on certain vacant lots. Page -6- March 6, 1967 Police Vehicle Mr. Callinan requested authorization to call for quotes on a new Police Vehicle to be delivered in May or June and funded in the next fiscal budget. Mr. Callinan advised that the Ford would be traded in on the new car. Upon notion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the City Manager -was Authorized to solicit quotes on a new police vehicle. Cotati School Board City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the meeting Meeting with the Cotati Elementary School Board on Monday, March 13, 1967. City Attorney's Report Assignment of Sewer `'' Mr. Maxwell discussed the assignment by the Rohnert Park Plan Lanrla n_ _n L7__ LIILLUk3b.VLa.L JJeVelUPiLLUIiU UU. Ul UIIU LUUkJe- U.PU_LUI1 cL�YE.eitl�Ilii for the sewer plant lands to Mr. Paul Golis, and stated that he saw no objection to the Council's acknowledgement of the assignment. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Co?.acilman Roberts and unanimously approved the Council acknowledged consent of the assignment and authorized the Mayor to exe- cute same on behalf of the City. Greyhound Bus Sezvi(!.,;) A discussion was held concerning obtaining Greyhound Bus service for Rohnert Park. City Attorney Maxwell reported on the recent St4te Supreme Court ruling concerning exten- sion of bus service to new areas. Councilman Rogers moved and Mayor C. Smith seconded a motion directing the City Manager and City Attorney to file with the Public Utilities Commission a petition to have Greyhound buses stop in Rohnert Park. R7 n_!lY_ _ _._._.__L. ___ Li__ _ ____! 1 __.L! ___ _ , ___ vULUW_"LUUr.L V. rOWI_Uil L;QHMUIIUUU UIl 51W L;UM3J.UU17UU_LUI1 Vl UX- penditure of funds. The motion was approved by the following roll callvote: AYES: (4) Councilman Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) ABSENT : (1) Councilman Pezonella Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved by voice vow, the City Manager and Page -7- March 6, 1967 City Attorney were authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $500.00 in the preparation of the petition to be presented to the PUC. Agreement with North- A discussion was held concerning the proposed agreement western Pacific Rail with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad for a grade crossing road re. Sonoma State for Sonoma State Expressway. Expressway Grade Crossing A general discussion was held concerning the adviseability entering into an agreement with the County relative to pay - ing for the cost of the overpass prior to signing the agreement with the railroad. Mr. Callinan and Mr. Maxwell stated their positions on the agreements. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the City Manager was dir- ected to send a copy of the proposed agreement with the railroad to the County Board of Supervisors asking for their comments and ad -rising that the agreement would be placed on the Council's March 20, 1967 meeting for disposi- tion. Matters from Councilman V. Smith - League Councilman V. Smith initiated a discussion concerning pro - Bulletins posed legislation and the League of California Cities' Legislative Bulletins. Upon moV on by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Councilman V. Smith was authorized to receive the bulletins and requested to keep the Council informed. Mr. Callinan was requested to advise the League of California. Cities Office to direct the Legislative Bulletins to Coun- cilman V. Smith. Brown Act Councilman V. Smith commented on the "Brown Act" and suggested the Council give serious consideration to advis- ing our legislators of our opposition to any changes in the "Brown Act ". A general discussion followed regarding the Brown Act and the mandatory standards for Firemen under AB 127. Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman Rcic;As seconded a motion to appoint a committee comprised of City Attorney Page = March v, i �� Maxwell, City Manager Callinan and Councilman V. Smith to draft the Council's opposition to the two bills in question. Councilman V.Smith objected to the motion and Councilman Rogers withdrew his motion. The Council requested City Manager Callinan to draft a letter of opposition to the two pieces of legislature and forward it to the proper authorities. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 :45 P.M. Deputy. City lerk APPROVED: City/Clerk