1967/06/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUT SS
19 June 1967
The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 435
Southwest Blvd.'s Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella
presiding.
Roll Call Present: (5) Mayor Pezonella, Councilmen Roberts, Rogers,
C. Smith, V. Smith
Absent: (0)
Also present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
Sonoma County Planning Staff member Mr. Tomilson
and Bond Counsel Richard Raymond of Wilson,
Jones, Morton & Lynch*
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the minutes of June 5, 1967
were approved as submitted.
Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
C. Smith and unanimously approved, the bills presented
were approved for payment.
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. City Manager Callinan was requested to set up a joint
meeting with the Cotati City Council during the later
part of July to discuss permanent boundaries for the two
Cities.
2. City Manager Callinan was requested to send a copy of the
Yoder report to the Cotati City Council regarding the
Cotati Public Utility District Preliminary report.
Cable TV City Manager Callinan reported no change in the status of
Cable television for Rohnert Park.
Recreation City Manager Callinan and Councilman Roberts commented on
Commission the proposed Recreation Commission by -laws. General discus-
sion followed. A work session was scheduled for July 17,
1967 for further discussion. The present Recreation
Commission will continue to serve until the new by -laws
are adopted. At that time the new appointments will be
made.
Wally Byam Councilman Roberts reported that the Wally Byam Caravan is now
Caravan in Sonoma County and members have been in Rohnert Park.
Rohnert Park will be sponsoring various teenage activities
for members during the next week.
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Planning and Zoning Matters
June 19, 1967
File 0039 - Petaluma City Manager Callinan reported on the background
of this matter, and the current status.
Auto Car Wash - Public Mr. Tomilson re -read the staff report of June 5, 1967.
hearing for revocation General discussion followed. Mr. Lieb reported
of use permit that the weeds had been cut and the area generally
cleaned up.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by
Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the
public hearing was continued to the next meeting
for an up to date report from staff on the
maintenance of the car wash.
File o065 - H. Rubini City Manager Callinan, Mr. Tomilson, and Mr. Jones
use permit for six- for the applicant, commented on the revised appli-
plex on Beverly Dr. cation. Mr. Jones stated that the applicant was
agreeable to the conditions recommended by the
staff.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded bi Council-
man V. Smith and unanimously approved, the use per-
mit for a six -plex on Beverly Dr. was granted sub-
ject to the conditions, including the necessary
variances, as set forth in the staff report.
Bid Opening Mayor Pezonella called for bids to be turned in for
the scheduled 8:00 p.m. bid opening.
Zoning Ord. City Manager Callinan commented on amending the
zoning ordinance regarding set backs to conform
with the final map, or the zoning ordinance, which-
ever is greater. General discussion followed in-
cluding commemts by City Attorney Maxwell and Mr.
Tomilson.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, City
Attorney Maxwell was requested to prepare the
appropriate amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
File o066 -- T. R. Mr. Tomilson reviewed the staff recommendation to
Goff - Request grant the rear yard variance. Mr. Goff presented
for rear yard letters from his neibors on both sides requesting
variance that the variance be granted. No conflict exists
in the rear as the property borders the shcoolgrounds.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council-
man C. Smith and unanimously approved, a rear yard
variance was granted to T. R. Goff to construct
an addition at 470 Arlen Dr.
Councilman Roberts requested that sketches be sub-
mitted to the Council on future requests for var-
iance and use permits.
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June 19, 1967
Project 1967 -1 Bond Counsel Richard Raymond reviewed the bids on the bonds
Country Club Dr. for Project 1967 -1, Country Club Drive and Snyder Lane
Sewer Trunk Lines. The matter was deferred until later
in the meeting to allow Mr. Raymond an opportunity to
correlate the bids.
Copeland Creek Project Engineer M. Hudis discussed the Copeland Creek
Improvement Improvement Project. The rebuilding of the railroad
Project bridge is the only thing holding the project up from
going out to bid. Mr. Hudis reported that the City could
go out to bid on the channel only, since Flood Control
would maintain everything except the railroad bridge in
this project,
Mr. Hudis felt that it was necessary to go to bid to find
out the project cost in order to enter into agreements
with the Flood Control District, City Attorney Maxwell
is preparing the necessary easement agreements for the
project. Mr. Hudis recommended that the bids be called
for in three weeks so that they could be presented to the
Council on July 17th.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Project Engineer
was authorized to call for bids on Copeland Creels Improve-
ment Project, approve the prevailing wage scale, and approve
the plans and specifications.
City Managers Report
1967 -68 Budget City Manager Callinan discussed the preliminary budget
for 1967 -68. The first budget work session was set for
July 19, 1967 at 7:00 p,m.
P.G.& E. City Manager Callinan discussed the agreement with PG&E
Agreement to provide service to Project 1967 -2 Booster Pump Station,
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Mayor was author-
ized to execute the agreement with PG &E to provide service
to Project 1967 -2 Booster Pump Station.
Fence on City Manager Callinan discussed the need for a fence across
Southwest Blvd. Southwest Blvd. at Burton Ave.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was
authorized to order construction of a fence across South-
west Blvd. at Burton Ave.
Sidewalks City Manager Callinan reported that almost all of the pro-
perty owners have agreed to pay the costs of having side-
walks installed on vacant lots and that work will start
in about one week.
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June 19, 1967
Mr. Groom City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Mr. James
Groom was being sworn in as a Santa Rosa City Councilman
on June 20, 1967-
Country Club Dr. Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open on Country
Project 1967 -1 Club Drive Project 1967 -1.
Bond Counsel Raymond reviewed the bond bids.
Project Engineer Hudis reviewed the construction bids.
There were no written or oral protests to the Engineers
Report.
Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution 67.851 A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CON-
FIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISI-
TIONS
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Council-
man Rogers and unanimously approved the reading of Res-
olution 67 -51 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution 67 -52 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SIDJER TRUCK LINES
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Council-
man Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of
Resolution 67 -52 was waived ans said resolution adopted.
Award of Contract Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the awarding of the contract
was deferred to the next meeting.
Resolution 67 -53 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED OF EASEMENT
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967 -1
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
67 -53 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution 67 -54 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER
COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK LINES
ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEI,JERAGE PROJECT No. 1967 -1
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion 67-54 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Golf Course General discussion was held regarding acquisition of the
golf course. Participating, in addition to the Council,
were City Manager Calli.nan, City Attorney Maxwell, and
Bond Counsel Raypond.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourn-
ment at 9 :40 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Al-
Mayor