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1963/12/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL 2 December 1963 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 8:00 p.m. at the City Office; 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. This regular session was preceded by a closed personnel session and an open work session which commenced at 7:30 p.m. but at which no formal action was taken. Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Foust, Rogers Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Foust and 18, 1963 were unanimously approved, the minutes of November approved as submitted.. Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers Bills and unanimously approved, the bills per attached copy dated December 2, 1963, were approved for payment. Planning Comm., A letter from Mr. Rideout was read. Mr. Rideout submitted his extra resignation from the Planning Commission because of The Council responsibilities at his regular employment. Smith indicated accepted the resignation with regret, and Mayor the Council's that he would write to Mr. Rideout expressing feeling.. Planning & Zoning Use permit—request—for—lo unit—apartment—house—at 7466_Bridgit_ Drive requested by—A. J.— Tonelli: Sonoma County Planning Commission staff report dated November 29, 1963 was read and was followed by a general discussion. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved, the use permit for the 10 unit apart- ment was granted with the following stipulations: (1) Carports facing streets are to be covered,. and (2) the parking layout changes presented by Mr. Tonelli and marked Exhibit "A" must be adhered to. Auto Dismantling Shop Use Permit request�at 5180 _ Commerce Blvd. reeuested by Mr, McGee_and Mr.— Robinson: _ — _ Sonoma County Planning Commission staff report dated December 27 1963 was read and was followed by a general discussion. Mr... McGee presented a plot plan which the Council took under advise- ment. The City Council decided to have an adjourned session Friday, December 6, 1963, at 7:30 p.m. to consider this use permit further. Use Permit_for_Concrete Batch Plant on—Frontage Road. requested by Mr._Carlson_of Gehrke Realty: _ Mr. Carlson advised the Council that alternate property owned by the Rohnert Park Developers south of East Cotati Avenue would be considered by his client. The Council advised Mr.. Carlson that the general plan for development of this area will be considered by the Council as soon as staff reports are received from the Sonoma County Planning Commission and the City staff. It was suggested that a meeting be arranged to discuss the general plan Page 2 2 December 1963 prior to the next regular meeting so that a decision can be made at the meeting of December 16th on this use permit. Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, action on Gehrke Realty's use permit application for the batch plant was deferred until the zoning of the property south of E. Cotati Ave. has been established. Apartment site zoning east of the railroads The Rohnert Park Realty's request for zoning for Apartment sites in Annexation No. 1 was deferred until after the meeting regard- ing the proposed general plan and the area south of E. Cotati Ave. Golf Course Subdivision: The Golf — course Subdivision was discussed with Mr. Golis, the developer. The Sonoma County Planning Commission staff report dated December 2, 1963 was read. Mr. Golis was requested to review his proposed layout and resubmit the subdivision by the next meeting. Consideration of the County's staff report should be taken into account in revising the subdivision layout. Police Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Chief Spinelli and City Manager Calli- nan were authorized to attend the conference for Law Enforcement Officials in San Francisco on December 5th and 6th, sponsored by the Peace Officers Association of California. SSC sewer line A discussion was held regarding the Engineer for the sewer 1M e to the area east of the railroad and Sonoma State College. Milton Hudis submitted a proposal to accept the work on a time and material basis; agreed that payment will not be made until funds are available; and agreed to have the plans ready to go to bid within 30 days. Mr. Hudis suggested that the City budget $8,000 to cover the cost for engineering including the work he has done to date. Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Mr. Hudis was appointed as City Engin- eer for purposes of the sewer line to the area east of the rail- road and Sonoma State College. Details of the agreement and project were left to the discretion of the City Manager. Mr. Hudis was requested to get together with Mr. Callinan as soon as possible on this project.. Fire Dept. Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved, the first monthly payment to the Volunteer Firemen, totaling $76, was approved for payment. Taxes Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, the first tax payment of $52.39 (City's Share) for the Safety Building was authorized. The balance of the taxes are to be paid by William Investment Co. Ordinance #38 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 38 was waived. Page 3 2 December 1963 Ordinance No. 38 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF STREETS FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLA- TION THEREOF, upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bell, was unanimously introduced. Resolution #134 Resolution No. 134 - A RESOLUTION URGING THE APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION NO. 45934 OF THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, was read by Mr. Maxwell, moved by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously adopted.. Resolution #135 Resolution No. 135 - A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL BE NAMED JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, was read by Mr. Maxwell, moved by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Foust, and unanimously adopted. , Mr. Pezonella informed the Council that most of the Service Clubs in the area have adopted similar resolutions. Councilman Bell stated that he will appear before the Cotati School District trustees requesting a similar resolution. Mayor Smith stated that he will appear before the Cotati City Council requesting a similar resolution. Mayor Smith advised that he will also make the presentation of the resolution to the Petaluma High School District at their next meeting. Ordinance #39 Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 39 was waived. Ordinance No. 39 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 31 BY CHANGING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX UPON VENDORS OF MERCHANDISE, upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Foust, was unanimously introduced. Hardin law suit Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney, advised the Council of the damage suit filed by Mr. Hardin. He advised that he has not yet answered the suit but he has been granted an extension of time by the Court to do so. Mr. Maxwell agreed to handle the Hardin law suit as far as possible under his monthly retainer He stated that he will keep a record of time and work at a reduced rate in view of the retainer received from the City. He stated that the Council will be kept fully informed so that if his charges must exceed the monthly retainer, the Council will be made aware of the situation promptly. Recreation A general discussion was held regarding the lease -back proposal for financing Neighborhood "B" Park improvements for $110,000. Recreation Commission figures were submitted by Councilman Bell and included the following costs: land acquisition cost, $25,000; swimming pool, $50,000; lockers, showers, and patio, $15,000; legal fees, $15,000. The remaining $5,000 to cover, as far as possible, the following items; ball diamond, backstop, etc. $1,.000; picnic area, $700; tiny tots area, $500; club house rest rooms, $2,000. Councilman Bell further stated that the Petaluma School District advised that they will cooperate with the City by possibly purchasing the chlorinator, diving boards, soda ash control, paying for the water, custodial care and all or part of the utility costs. Councilman Bell further advised that the Page 4 2 December 1963 Recreation Commissicn requested that the City Council accept the lease -back financing proposal offered by Carl Hanauer & Coo Council action was deferred until they were more familiar with the actual desires of Rohnert Park residents regarding recrea- tion facilities.. They requested the Recreation Commission to submit data supporting the Commission's feelings that -the Community wants another pool rather than a Community general purpose building. Adjournment There being no further to Friday, December 61 adjourned at 11:55 p.m. APPRO TIED h i r t,, Mayor businessi the meeting was then adjourned 1963, at 7 :30 p.m. The meeting was ell _6 y Clerk