1967/04/17 City Council MinutesROHNER.T PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 17, 1967
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session at 7 :00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435
Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella
presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Roll.Call Present: (3) Councilmen Rogers, C. Smith and Mayor
Pezonella
Absent: (0)
Late: 2 Councilman Roberts, arriving at 7 :05 PM and
Councilman V. Smith, arriving at 8 :30 P.M.
Staff present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
(arrived at 7 :40 P.M.) and John Quinn of the Sonoma, County
Planning Department (arrived at 7 :45 P.M.)
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 3,
1967 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
payment were approved.
Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council.
No action was taken on any of the communications except as
specifically noted in these minutes.
1. Letter from Ken Bell submitting his resignation from
the Recreation Commission was read.
Mayor Pezonalla commended Mr. Bell for his past service
as both a Councilman and a member of the Recreation
Commission and requested the City Manager write Mr.
Bell expressing the Council's sentiments and regrets
over his resignation.
A discussion was held regarding the filling of the va-
cancy should be publicized, requesting those desiring
to serve on the Commission submit a letter of qualifi-
cations to the City Offices for review by the Council.
Arrival of Councilman Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in the meeting,
Roberts the time being approximately 7 :05 P.M.
Municipal Bus Service Mr. Callinan introduced Mr. B. K. Townsend, Municipal Tran-
sit Coordinator for the City of Santa Rosa.
Mr. Townsend explained Santa Rosa's proposal for extending
bus service to Rohnert Park,,Cotati, and Sonoma State
College. He outlined the route the bus would take and
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discussed fares and time schedules.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
extension of bus service as proposed by the City of Santa
Rosa.
Matters from Councilmen:
1. Acquisition of This matter was deferred until such time as Councilman V.
Public Utilities Smith requests it be brought before the Council again.
2. Mud Seepage near Councilman Roberts advised the Council that he had spoken
Jr./Sr. High to Mr. Wiggins concerning several complaints he had received
School about the mud running onto the sidewalk and street in the
vicinity of the Jr. -Sr. High School. City Manager Callinan
was requested to look into the matter.
3. Proclamation - Mayor Pezonella signed and had the clerk read a proclama-
Law Day tion designating May 1, 1967 as Law Day U.S.A. in the City
of Rohnert Park.
4. Proclamation - Mayor Pezonella signed and had the clerk read a proclama-
Police Week tion designating the week of May 15 through 21, 1967 as
Police Week in the City of Rohnert Park.
Ordinance No. 80 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK.
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Upon motion by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Council-
man Rogers, the reading of Ordinance No. 80 was waived and
said Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (4) Councilman Roberts, Rogers, C. Smith and
Mayor Pezonella.
ABSENT: (1) V. Smith
Sonoma State Express - City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the period
way Project No. 1966 --2 for paying the assessments on this project had passed and
presented a resolution providing for the issuance of bonds.
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FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, SONOMA STATE EXPRESSWAY iMPROVMVIMT
PROJECT NO. 1966.2
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 67 -32 was waived and said resolution adopted.
City Attorney Maxwell advised that the construction contract
had been sent to Arthur B. Siri, Inc. and the agreement for
the grade crossing had been sent to Northwestern Pacific
Railroad, but neither had been received back as yet.
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Southwest Blvd. Water Mr. Callinan displayed the plans and specifications pre -
Main - Project No. pared by Engineer M. Hudis and advised that Mr. Maxwell and
1967 -2 Mr. Wiggins had reviewed them. Mr. Hudis discussed the
plans and specifications with the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C.
Smith and unanimously approved, the plans and specifications
were approved as presented.
Mr. Hudis advised that there were two easements to be ac-
quired, one from Spivock Companies and Young America Homes,
which was in the process of being signed by Young America
and the second one from Sonoma Campus Company which had been
signed and "elivered to the City Manager.
A discussion was held on the wage scale and Mr. Maxwell ad-
vised that the Council should adopt the prevailing wage
scale as fet forth in the specifications.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
prevailing wage scale as set forth in the specifications
for Project No. 1967 -2
Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bart C. Mitchell, president of the Rohnert Park Chamber
Presentation of of Commerce, was present and requested the Council's con -
Resolution sideration of a resolution urging establishment of a Univer-
sity of California campus in Sonoma County.
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -33 A RESOLUTION URGING ESTABLISHMENT OF NORTH BAY CAMPUS OF
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IN SONOMA COUNTY.
The clerk read the resolution.
Upon motion by CouncilmaniPwecxs,seconded by Councilman C.
Smith and unanimously approved, the Council adopted Resolu-
tion No. 67 -33.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved the City Manager was author-
ized to call for bids on Project 1967 -2.
Status Reports on
Improvement Projects:
1. El Colegio Sewer
Mr. Hudis reported that the plans and specifications had
Lines Project No.
been completed and would be mailed to Mr. Assaf, the bond
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counsel, for approval; that all easement documents had been
mailed out for signature and he was awaiting their return.
2. Copeland Creek Im-
Mr. Hudis reported that the design of the channel through
provement Project
the railroad and Coyote acqueduct had been accomplished
without necessitating the building of a new bridge for the
railroad portion and without relocating the Coyote water
line. He advised that he hoped to have the engineering
done and the plans and specifications completed within 30
days.
Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bart C. Mitchell, president of the Rohnert Park Chamber
Presentation of of Commerce, was present and requested the Council's con -
Resolution sideration of a resolution urging establishment of a Univer-
sity of California campus in Sonoma County.
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -33 A RESOLUTION URGING ESTABLISHMENT OF NORTH BAY CAMPUS OF
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IN SONOMA COUNTY.
The clerk read the resolution.
Upon motion by CouncilmaniPwecxs,seconded by Councilman C.
Smith and unanimously approved, the Council adopted Resolu-
tion No. 67 -33.
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PlannipA,and Zoning Matters:
1. File 0061 - Sign
Mr. Quinn reviewed his staff report with the Council.
Request - Santa
Rosa Chamber of
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Commerce
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council denied the re-
quest submitted by the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce for a
billboard sign.
2. Sonoma Campus Co.-
Mr. Quinn reviewed his staff report with the Council and ad-
Request for multi-
wised that the Record of Survey Map would not legally meet
ple lot split
the requirements necessary for the Council to grant such a
lot split and recommended the matter be deferred until a
subdivision map had been filed.
Mr. Allen Forsyth, representing Sonoma Campus Co., was pre-
sent and requested withdrawal of the application since he
had contacted the Real Estate Commissioner who is issuing
a tentative subdivision report.
Councilman V. Smith
Councilman V. Smith arrived at this point in the meet;ing,
arrival
the time being approximately 8:30 P.M.
3. Annexation Policy
City Manager Callinan advised that he had been contacted
about the possibility of annexing a portion of the Anderson
property to the east of Rohnert Park, and at a later date
annexing the remainder. A discussion followed regarding
the possible annexation fees and the advisability of annex-
ing the total acreage now and working out arrangements for
payment of the fees and per acre assessment. he Council
unanimously agreed that the staff be authorized to work
the Mr. Anderson on a program for annexation of all his
property at this time,
Mr. Marshall Palmer, representing Sonoma Campus Co., appear-
ed and commented on the decision the Council had made pre-
viously concerning no further annexation to the east until
the undeveloped area in the City had been substantially
developed. A discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the Citv Mana&,er to work out a DropTam and all details for
the annexation of Mr. Anderson's land.
Mr. Maxwellihitiated a discussion concerning the policy of
annexing property and the fees involved. Mr. Maxwell stated
he felt it was time for the Council to work out an ordinance
setting forth the City's policy and fees for development
and annexation.
A discussion followed. Mayor Pezonella appointed Council-
man C. Smith and Councilman Rogers as a two man committee
to.work with the City Attorney on the drafting of an ordin-
ance regarding .development and.annexation policies and fees.
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4. Master Plan City Manager Callinan displayed the master plan prepared
by F. G. Lehmann and pointed out the various areas suggested
for the different types of development.
A general discussion was held and the matter deferred until
such time as the text for the plan was prepared.
5. Civic Center Land Mr. Callinan displayed a colored rendering and master plan
of the civic center land which the City has on a lease -
option agreement with Sonoma Campus Company. Mr. Callinan
recommended the purchase of the civic center land at this
time.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the purchase of the civic center land of 12.12 acres from
Sonoma Campus Company in accordance with the lease - option
agreement for said land.
City Manager's Report
1. Joint meeting with Mr. Callinan advised that the joint meeting with the Cotati
Cotati Council City Council to discuss areas of mutual concern had been
set for May 39 1967 at 7030 P.M. in the Cotati Fire House.
2. Installation of Mr. Callinan reported that bids had been received for the
sidewalks installation of sidewalks in certain vacant lots and after
discussing them with the City Attorney the work will prob-
ably be done within the next month.
3. Annexation No. 4 Mr. Callinan reported that Annexation No. 4 had been filed
with the LAFC on April 13, 1967. Mr. Callinan outlined the
area involved in the annexation and advised he was hopeful
the matter would appear on the May 4th LAFC agenda.
The City Manager also advised the Council that the City of
Santa Rosa had advised him that they were going to file
their South Santa Rosa annexation within the next few weeks.
Mr. Callinan also advised that the staff was in the process
of filing Annexation No. 5 and should have it complete
within a few weeks.
4. Teenage Forum Mr. Callinan reported that the Teenage Forum had been
scheduled for 7000 P.M. on April 24, 1967 and circulars
giving the particulars of the meeting had been d-istributed
through the Junior - Senior High School.
5. Good Neighbor Mr. Callinan initiated a discussion on Good Neighbor Day
Day and asked for Council feelings on the holding of Good
Neighbor Day on May 289 1967 in hopes that the Governor of
Morelia would be able to attend.
Councilman Roberts reported that the Recreation Commission
had been discussing this and would like to participate in
the event.
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10. Wilfred Grade Mr. Callinan advised the Council that he had received a
crossing letter from Northwestern Pacific Railroad estimating.the
cost,of the grade crossing and signal system at $16,600.00.
He reported that he had'sent letters to Regent Investment
Corporation and Mr. Spivock advising that the City would
expect a contribution toward this crossing.
City Attorney's Re-port
e; tember.
2. League of Calif. Mr. Maxwell advised that the City Attorneys' Conference of
Cities Meeting the League of California Cities was scheduled for Sacramento.
and since some monies for his attendance had been budgeted
he would be a4-+e-44 -
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Public Appearances Engineer Kilt Hudis commented on.the lot split requested by
Sonoma Campus Company and stated it was his understanding
that there was a bill before the State Assembly which would
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allow this type of lot splitting,
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City Manager Callinan pointed out that Senator Collier had
introduced a bill to make the City Treasurer's Office appoin,
tine rather than elective as requested by the City Council.
He.suggested and the Council approved the suggestion that
the Mayor be authorized to solicit approval for this measure
from other Cities.
Adjournme#t., There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 9:20 P.M.
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The Council went on record as endorsing Good Neighbor Day
t * o be held May 28, 1967 and requested those willing to serve
to advise Mr. Callinan who was appointed Temporary Chairman.
6, Master Plan
Mr. Callinan advised the Council that $500.00 had been re-
ceived from Mr. Spivock towards payment of the $1000.00 he
indicated he would contribute to the preparation of the
master plan.
7. Library Opening
City Manager Callinan reported that the Branch Library Dedi-
cation will be held April 29, 1967 at 2:00 P.M.
8. Expense & Budget
The expense and budget comparison report through March 31,
Comparison
1967 was presented to the Council.
9. Meeting with Volun-
The City Manager commented, that after the Teenage Porum
teer Firemen
on April 24th the staff would like the Council to meet with
the volunteer firemen and police reserves and be introduced
to the new members.
10. Wilfred Grade Mr. Callinan advised the Council that he had received a
crossing letter from Northwestern Pacific Railroad estimating.the
cost,of the grade crossing and signal system at $16,600.00.
He reported that he had'sent letters to Regent Investment
Corporation and Mr. Spivock advising that the City would
expect a contribution toward this crossing.
City Attorney's Re-port
e; tember.
2. League of Calif. Mr. Maxwell advised that the City Attorneys' Conference of
Cities Meeting the League of California Cities was scheduled for Sacramento.
and since some monies for his attendance had been budgeted
he would be a4-+e-44 -
V U Aid 44E50
Public Appearances Engineer Kilt Hudis commented on.the lot split requested by
Sonoma Campus Company and stated it was his understanding
that there was a bill before the State Assembly which would
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allow this type of lot splitting,
L. ", bing,
City Manager Callinan pointed out that Senator Collier had
introduced a bill to make the City Treasurer's Office appoin,
tine rather than elective as requested by the City Council.
He.suggested and the Council approved the suggestion that
the Mayor be authorized to solicit approval for this measure
from other Cities.
Adjournme#t., There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 9:20 P.M.
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