1967/06/05 City Council MinutesCall to Order
Roll Call
June 5, 1967
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session at 7 :00 P.M. at the City Offices, 435 South -
west Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California, with Mayor
Pezonella presiding.
Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Present: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Mayor
Pezonella
Absent: (1) Councilman C. Smith
Late: (1) Councilman V. Smith (time of arrival approxi-
mately 8 :30 P.M. and noted specifically in
these minutes).
Staff Present: City Manager Calli.nan; George Tomilson,
Sonoma County Planning Staff; and City Attorney Maxwell
who arrived at approximately 7 :45 P.M.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 15,
1967 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Mayor
Pezonella, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
together with a supplemental list, were approved for pay -
ment.
Matters From Councilmen
Float Trophy Mayor Pezonella displayed the 6th place trophy which the
Rohnert Park Float won in the Rose Parade and stated that
Mr. Rick Dunning, Float Chairman, had wanted to be present
to make the presentation to the Council but had been un-
able to do so.
Community Attitude Mayor Pezonella initiated a discussion on the Community
Survey Attitude Survey and asked that the Council go on record
as directing staff to initiate action.
Upon motion by Mayor Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council requested
the staff to formulate a preliminary draft of a survey
questionaire.
Recreation Commission Councilman Roberts presented the Council with copies of a
Proposed By -Laws set of suggested by -laws for the Recreation Commission.
Mayor Pezonella requested that the item be put on the
next agenda for discussion and recommendations from the
Councilmen. Mayor Pezonella commended Councilman Roberts
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for his efforts said work in the matter.
Mayor Pezonella commented on Good Neighbor Dayn and the
BBQ and advised that while they had broken even no surplus
funds had been raised.
Upon motion by Mayor Pezonella, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the appropriation of $300-00 to the Sonoma State College
Foreign Language Institute to be sent with Dr. Cord to the
City of Morelia, Michocan, Mexico, for his use for the
school children of Morelia.
Dr. Cord appeared and thanked the Council for their gener-
osity and advised that the Governor of Michocan had called
him personally and thanked him profusely and asked him to
express his appreciation and thanks to all that had been
done for him and his party during their stay in RolLnert
Park.
Communications Communications were brought to the atle-n-Aulon Of 'URA
No action was taken on any of the communications except as
specifically noted in these minutes.
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Resolution No. 67-46
Arrival of City
Attorney Maxwell
1. Mr. Callinan advised that there was a letter received
from the Chamber of Commerce which did not appear on
the list of communications in which the Chamber re-
quested the City to include in the 1967.68 budget a
sum of $2,500.00 for the Chamber of Comnerc-e.
9, A I o++-%-" f"nrn +Jip Rmnmn. Vniin-hy Dj saster Office was
read concerning the Operational Area Concept of Civil
Defense.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the
P Area +4^"ni A"n n^-nnap+ nf Civil Defense.
AN ORDINANCE ANENDING ORDINANCE NO. 319 BUSINESS LICENSE
ORDINANCE, By ADDING PROVISIONS FOR PRORATE OF BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX.
Mr. Callinan ad-ised that this ordinance had been intro-
duced at the May 15th meeting and reviewed the ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seennded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved the reading of Ordinance
No. 83 was waived and said Ordinance adopted.
The City Manager explained the conditions outlined in the
agreement. A brief discussion was held.
City Attorney Maxwell arrived at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 7:45 P.M.
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Resolution No. 67 -46 Dr. Wm. Cord appeared and questioned several items in the
agreement, which were answered to his satisfaction.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 67 -46 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 67 -47 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED
(Arthur Avenue)
City Manager Callinan explained that the City Attorney
had prepared the resolution and the City Engineer Milt
Hudis, had checked the legal description.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 67 -47 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 67 -48 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED OF EASEMENTS, CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES -
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1
Mr. Callinan discussed the resolution with the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 67 -48 was waived and said resolution adopted.
City Manager Callinan advised that the deed of easement
would not be recorded until it is sure the project will go
ahead.
Resolution No. 67 -49 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING TRANSFER OF ALL AREA IN THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK TO THE COTATI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND THE PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Council-
man Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -49
was adopted.
Sonoma State Express - Mr. Callinan reported that Arthur B. Siri, Inc. has not
way Project No.1966 -2 been able to start due to the latest rain.
El Colegio Sewer Lines Mr. Callinan advised that the City was still waiting for
Project 1967 -1 two easements which hopefully would be received by June
19th at which time bids on the project will be presented
to the Council.
Southwest Blvd. Water Mr. Callinan advised that the necessary bonds had been re-
Main - Project 1967 -2 ceived from Argonaut Constructors and as soon as the
weather permitted they should begin work.
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Copeland Creek Ire- Mr. Callinan reported that Mr. Hudis, project engineer,
provement Project had finished the improvement plans and sent them to the
Sonoma County Flood Control and the Northwestern Pacific
Railroad for review and that he was now waiting for a reply
from these agencies.
Golf Course - Receipt, City Attorney Maxwell comment3d on the court order served
of service of legal on the City and City Manager Callinan concerning certain
suit equipment at the golf course. He advised that he had
talked with Mr. Morken, attorney for Regent Investment
Corporation and it appears at the present time that the
City will have to file an answer to the claim and perhaps
appear at the hearing. However, Mr. Maxwell advised that
he was trying to get the matter settled without involving
the City in any expense.
General Plan for . a;r. Callinan commented on the copies of letters received
Rohnert Park, Cotati, from Supervisor Shoemaker and Robert Nicholson concerning
Sonoma State College, the 1967 -a68 County budget monies to start the preparation
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Brea. Mr. Callinan reported on a meeting held with Cotati,
Sonoma State College and County staff members concerning
this matter.
A discussion followed on the plans and studies already
conducted and paid for by Rohnert Park and the possibility
of credit being given Rohnert Park for the monies already
expended.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council went on
record as supporting the preparation of an area -wide
general plan and expressing Rohnert Park's willingness
to pay its fair share of said plan.
Planning and Zoning Matters
File 0039 - Petaluma City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public
Auto Car Wash d public hearing had been published and notices sent to the inter -
hearing for revocation ested parties.
of use permit
Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open and asked
for comments. Planner George Tomilson read the staff re-
port. City Manager Callinan stated that he met with Mr.
Lieb at 9:00 AM this morning at which time some of the
debris around the car -wash was removed. Mr. Callinan ad-
vised that Mr. Lieb also stated that they would take care
of the weeds. Mr. Callinan advised that he had suggested
that tle planting strips be rocked in and shrubs planted.
Mr. Lieb, owner of the Car Wash, was present and asked
for a two week con- Unuance of the hearing in order to mow
the weeds.
Dr® William Cord appeared and asked why it had taken so
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long to get anything done and why the Council was being
asked to continue this type of arrangement.
Mr. Bill Ayes, President of the Homeowners Assn., appeared
and reported that part of the roof was blowing off the
building and questioned maintenance on the building and
premises, stating that he had never seen any evidence of
maintenance being performed.
Mr. Lieb stated that the roof would be fixed and the area
cleaned up.
A brief discussion was held upon the conclusion of which
Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman V. Smith seconded
a motion that the request be denied. The motion was unani-
mously approved.
Progress on General Mr. Lehmann was present and discussed the proposed general
Plan being prepared plan for Rohnert Park and. surrounding area and commented
by General Planning on the land use and economic development designed into the
Corporation plan. Mr. Lehmann also discussed the circulation plan.
Upon conclusion of the presentation the Council requested
that copies of the preliminary text be sent to the County
Planning Department for review and comment.
Undergrounding of City Manager Callinan read letters from P. G. & E. and
Utilities on East Pacific Telephone advising that they could not absorb the
(gin cost of undergrounding the utilities on East Cotati Avenue.
Mr. Callinan reported that the County Board of Supervisors
had gone on record as taking no action in the matter and
that the City of Cotati had questioned the intent of Mr.
Callinan.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the public hearing was
continued until June 19, 1967.
File #0065 - H.Rubini
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. R. Jones
V riance request for
was the agent for Mr. Rubin and reported that when the
side or rear yard for
matter was placed on the agenda he thought only the variance
proposed six -plex on
on the side or rear yard would be necessary, however, Mr.
Beverly Drive
Tomilson has pointed out that there would be other vari-
ances required.
Mr. Tomilson reviewed his staff report and pointed out five
different areas where the plans did not meet the zoning
ordinance and where variances would have to be granted.
Arrival of Council-
Councilman V. Smith arrived at this point in the meeting,
man V. Smith
the time being approximately 8:30 P.M.
File No. 0065
Mr. Jones, representing the applicant, was present and
discussed the overall plan for all the lots owned on
Beveraly Drive pointing out that financing would have to
be on each lot although the plot plan presented was de-
signed as a complex for the two lots involved.
A brief discussion was held upon the conclusion of which
Councilman Rogers moved and Councilman V. Smith seconded
a motion that the request be denied. The motion was unani-
mously approved.
Progress on General Mr. Lehmann was present and discussed the proposed general
Plan being prepared plan for Rohnert Park and. surrounding area and commented
by General Planning on the land use and economic development designed into the
Corporation plan. Mr. Lehmann also discussed the circulation plan.
Upon conclusion of the presentation the Council requested
that copies of the preliminary text be sent to the County
Planning Department for review and comment.
Undergrounding of City Manager Callinan read letters from P. G. & E. and
Utilities on East Pacific Telephone advising that they could not absorb the
(gin cost of undergrounding the utilities on East Cotati Avenue.
Mr. Callinan reported that the County Board of Supervisors
had gone on record as taking no action in the matter and
that the City of Cotati had questioned the intent of Mr.
Callinan.
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the City Manager was asked to continue working with the
utility companies in the hopes that a solution would be
reached.
Project 1956-1 Public City ManagerCallinan explained the area covered by the
Hearing on Amended amended assessment; advised that the engineer's report had
Assessments been filed with the City Clerk; and that the notice of
public hearing had been published.
Mayor Pezonella, declared the public hearing open and asked
for comments. There being no one wishing to be heard,
Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution No. 67-50 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, PROJECT NO.
1956-1, ASSESSMENT NOS. 6.9.2 and 6.9.3
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 67-50 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Kanaer's Rupert
Water for South of City Manager Callinan explained a proposed project to
East Cotati Avenue extend water service to Mr. Pollard's property south of
East Cotati Avenue by connecting to the Coyote Acqueduct.
Mr. Callinan advised that the cost of the tie-in to the
Coyote Acqueduct would be approximately $5000.00 and the
cost for required water mains would be approximately $5.00
per foot. Mr. Callinan also advised that there should be
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cover the cost of the project, however, if there was not
enough to do the project, Mr. Callinan advised th,,Vo he had
spoken to Mr. Pollard stating that the City would expect
Mr. Pollard to put up the money and enter into an appro-
priate refunding agreement.
A discussion followed upon the conclusion of which Council-
man V. Smith moved, and Councilman Roberts seconded a mo-
tion to authorize staff to pursue the project as outlined.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Claim Against McGuire Mr. Callinan discussed the broak that occurred several
and Hester months ago in the water main at the Copeland Creek bridge.
Project 1965-3 Argonaut Constructors repaired the line and the City re-
quested for payment for same from McGuire and Hester since
both the Engineer M. Hudis and Mr. Wiggins, Supt. of Public
Works felt the break was the result of inadequate backfill
for the bridge constructed by McGuire and Hester. Mr.
Callinan advised that the insurance company for McGuire
and Hester had replied that they will not assume the res-
ponsibility nor the bill incurred for the repair of the
damaged water line.
City Attorney Maxwell pointed out that the reason the City
required one year maintenance bonds was for such matters
as this, and whereas, the City might assist in whatever way
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it could in having McGuire and Hester pay the outstanding
repair bill to Argonaut Constructors, the City should not
get involved. The Council acknowledged Mr. Maxwell's
opinion but directed staff to assist Argonaut Constructors
in trying to get McGuire and Hester to pay for the repair
of the line.
Acquisition of the Mr. Callinan advised that there had been a meeting with
Golf Course Regent Investment Corp. and they were negative in the City'
offer of $3009000.00 for the course. Mr. Callinan outlined
the possible terms of a long term lease and other conditio=
suggested by Regent as part of any agreement with the City
for the purchase of the course.
A lengthy discussion followed upon the conclusion of which
the Council advised the City Manager to continue to offer
$300,000.00 for the purchase of the course and if need be,
a special meeting should be called to discuss any new
developments.
Mr. Callinan reported to the Council that Mr. Paul Lynd
was no longer working at the pro -shop. Councilman Rogers
stated that he knew of a, college student who would perhaps
be willing to collect the green fees and keep the course
open for the time being.
Annexations 4 & 5 The City Manager reported that despite protests from other
entities the LAFC approved Annexations No. 4 and 5. Mr.
Callinan further reported that the LAFC had adopted a
policy whereby anyi;ning south of the Laguna de Santa Rosa
would be within the City of Cotati sphere of influence and
anything north of Annexation No. 5 would be within the
City of Santa Rosa's sphere of influence.
Sizing of sewer Mr. Callinan initiated a discussion on oversizing certain
lines to Anderson El Colegio sewer lines to serve the Anderson property to
property the east. Mr. Callinan advised that he had requested Mr.
Anderson to pay for the oversizing and that Mr. Anderson
had indicated he would be willing to do so.
A brief discussion followed regarding the payment for the
line out of the per acre assessment. Mr. Forsyth of
Sonoma Campus Company commented on the City's agreement
with Valley View Land & Development Company concerning
sewer lines.
Heid Report for Mr. Callinan reported on the report submitted by Engineer
Cotati's sewerage Robert Heid to the Cotati City Council relative to sewage
treatment treatment and disposal.
Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point, the time
Leaves meeting `being approximately 10:10 P.M.
Heid Report Mr. Callinan advised that he had transmitted copies of the
report to Engineer Milt Hudis and Mr. J. Voegtle of M. C.
Yoder Associates for their review and comment. He also
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reported that he had requested the Cotati City Council to
hold off taking any action on the report until the comments
of the above engineers have been received.
Vacation request for City Manager Callinan requested authorization to take a
City Manager vacation starting on or about June 21, 1967 and requested
approval of his appointment of Mr. Wiggins to serve as
City Manager Pro-Tempore during his absence.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the City Manager's vacation request and approved the appoint
meat of Mr. Wiggins as City Manager Pro- Tempore during Mr.
Callinan's absence.
Resignation of Mr. Mr. Callinan reported that Mr. Colas had resigned from the
Golis from Robnert City of Rohnert Park Recreation Corporation Board of Direc-
Park Recreation Corp. tors and that the remaining directors would meet sometime
this month to appoint a successor; a budget; and submit
n+bp" anr.°nma."+A ranl�irare by �ha linnc� iv�r7t�vrhl7r� n i hP .nk
of America, the bond indenture trustee.
Mr. Callinan advised that he had thought of approaching Mr.
Fredericks or Mr. Swenson about the possibility of their
filling Mr. Golis' vacancy.
The Council requested the matter scheduled for the .Tune 19ti.
meeting.
Hiring of City Mr. Callinan reported that to date he has received approxi -
Engineer mately 19 applications for the position of City Engineer
and asked if the Council desired to participate in the
final interviewing and hiring.
The Council unanimously authorized the City :manager to
handle the screening, interviewing and selection of the
City Engineer in the same manner as normally done for
other City positions.
City Attorn !q RepArt
Bill of Sale for Wil- Mr. Maxwell advised that the railroad has purchased the.
fred Grade Crossing material to construct the Wilfred Grade Crossing and now,
because of the delay in construction of the road approaches .
they feel the City should pay for the material they have
purchased.
Mr. Callinan reported that he had talked with the Gulf Oil
Company representative today and had been advised that
they are trying to get the road on the west side of the
crossing constructed as soon as possible. Mr. Callinan
also reported that Engineer Hudis had prepared plans for
a temporary road on the east side of the crossing at the
present tame.
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Mr. Callinan reported that the Division of Highways had
been approached and the City had received approval to use
gas tax monies for the construction of the grade crossing.
A discussion followed regarding payment by the property
owners for some of the improvements and the road work in-
volved.
The City Attorney questions the contingency in the railroads
request for payment and suggested that the City Manager ask
for more information from the railroad concerning the bill
they had submitted.
Hardin Law Suit Mr. Maxwell reported that the trial will probably be set
for September and that he will be taking a deposition from
Mr. Hardin within the next month.
Development Policy Mr. Maxwell advised that he had been studying the matter and
and Annexation Fees that he had several recommendations and perhaps he and the
committee could sit down and discuss them before presenting
them to the full Council.
Public Appearances
Art Howard, Mr. Art Howard appeared and requested the setting of a
Sonoma Campus Co. special meeting to discuss the City's agreement with Valley
View Lend & Development Co. A brief discussion followed,
and Mr. Howard was requested to submit a list of the points
in question before any meeting date would be set.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 10:30 p.m. until June 6, 1967 at 8 :00 p.m.
in the City Offices.
Deputy C' y Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor beeph A. Pezonella
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Attest:
City 0 lerk