1964/01/06 City Council MinutesROHN:ERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
6 January 1964
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 work session which commenced at 7:30 p.m., but
at which no formal action was taken.
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Roll Call
Present: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Foust,
Rogersti
Absent: (0)
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 16,
1963 were approved as submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 23,
1963 were approved as.submitted.
Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills per at copy
dated January 6, 1964, were approved for payment.
Fire Dept,.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Foust and unanimously approved, Robert Sissa,.having completed
his probation, was accepted as a regular member of the Volunteer
Fire Department.
League Survey
City Manager Callinan was authorized to complete the question-
naire from the League of California Cities on.Salary and Working
Conditions for Cities under 5,000 population.
Schools
Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Bell and
unanimously approved, Mayor Smith was.authorized to write to the
Petaluma High School District outlining the City's position in
reply to the School District's letter regarding sewer and water
service for the proposed High School site on Snyder Lane.
Novato dedication
With reference to an invitation received, Mayor Smith requested
that Councilmen advise him if they could attend the Novato City
Hall dedication on January 19, 1964, so that he could advise the
Mayor of Novato regarding Rohnert Park attendance.
Mayors & Counc.
A reminder was received of the January 9th meeting of the Mayors
Assoc..
and Councilmens Association of Sonoma County in Sonoma.
Commerce Blvd.
Mr. Milt Hudis discussed the developers proposal for the Com-
extension
merce Blvd. extension with the City Council and advised that he
had presented detailed plans of the proposed road to Mr. Callinan.
A general discussion of the matter was held and,several points
raised that will require further advice from the developers,
especially Mr. Paul Colin.
In order to allow the City staff an opportunity to resolve the
many items involved, such as water and sewer mains, the City
Council took the matter under advisement until the first Council
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meeting in Februarys Mr. Callinan advised that the staff will
get together with the developers, planners, and Mri Hudis in an
attempt to have the matter ready for Council action by this date,
Recreation Councilman Bell advised the Council that 36 replies were
received to the 100 questionnaires sent out by the Recreation
Commission "t The results of these questionr.-.fires returned was as
followst
QUESTION ANSWER
YES NO
Does your street address begin with A or B A -22 B -14
1. Have you resided in Rohnert Park over 6
months? 34 2
2. Do you feel that the City of Rohnert Park
currently has sufficient recreational
facilities? 7 26
3. Do you feel that the acquisition of an-
other swimming pool, patio area, ball diamond,
picnic area and park would contribute more to
the recreational program than a large communi-
ty building would over and above the three
existing club house buildings? 26 9
4. If yes to question ##3, do you feel that
the acquisition should proceed even if it
means a small increase in property taxes? 18 12
5. If no to question ##3, do you feel that
acquisition of a larger community building
should be accomplished even if it means a
small increase in property taxes? 1 12
6. Are you a homeowner? 29 6
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, the Council agreed to proceed with the
recommendation of the Recreation Commission and take the neces-
sary steps to acquire the recreational facilities, primarily a
swimming pool, for Neighborhood "B" park.
Mr. Cailinan, City Manager, Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney, and the
City Council will study the Carl Hanauer & Company's two pro-
posals to finance these improvements again before the Council
takes any action on which proposal to accept. In the meantime,
the Recreation Commission was requested to proceed with this
program in hopes of having the improvements constructed as soon
as possible.
Planning & Zoning The County Planning staff report regarding Mr. Mackay's applica-
tion for a use permit for an Auto Supply store was read.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan
and unanimously approved, use permit was granted to Mackay Auto
Supply for a store in the Rohnert Park Center shopping center
addition currently under construction.
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The County Planning staff report on Mr. Wilkinson's request for
tentative land use approval for a steel fabrication plant in the
industrial area of the City was read.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, the Council approved the type of land
use proposed by Mr. Wilkinson of the Sonoma Steel Corp. for
Transport Avenue, across from Cal -Wood and Wright and Oretsky.
Mr. Wilkinson indicated that he intends to construct a steel
fabrication shop and will submit a formal use permit application
once negotiations with the developers for the land have been
concluded.
Mr. Callinan, City Manager, reported that a use permit request
has been received for a two - story, ten -unit apartment at 7417
Bridgit Dr. and has been sent to the Sonoma County Planning
Commission for a staff report.
1;ity Services Upon motion by Councilman Foust' seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, a two month refundable guarantee
deposit ($13.00) will be required from new subscribers to City
services, and old subscribers who fall delinquent and necessitate
the temporary suspension of service.
No interest will be paid on guarantee deposits.
Deposits made by a subscriber who owns the premises for which the
deposit has been made, and whose account has not been in arrears
at any time during the first year of said deposit, is returnable
after the expiration of said year. If the services are discon-
tinued in less than a year, the deposit will be returned provided
all outstanding bills against the subscriber for service have been
paid, Any deposit uncalled for within five years from the date
when made will become the property of and retained by the City.
Deposits made by applicants other than the owner of the premises
shall be refunded only on discontinuance of service.
Electric Study City Manager Callinan gave a brief verbal report to the Council
on the progress of the electric utility study he is conducting.
Further reports will be made to the Council as the study pro-
gresses.
unsurance City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that the City insurance
can be put out to bid with the right to refuse any and all bids.
City Manager Callinan was authorized to prepare new insurance
specifications for Council approval. The Current major City
insurance policies expire in February.
.,`animal Control The current animal control contract with the Sonoma County Humane
Society was discussed. City Manager Callinan advised that the
contract as written does not provide for automatic termination at
any given date but rather the agreement is subject to termination
by either party by serving written notice to the other party at
least 90 days prior to effective date of such termination.
;?!"l t: Appearances:
rr c �Ci- Mr. Charles Russell representing the Waldo Rohnert PTA spoke to
the Council about traffic problems in neighborhood "B ",
specifically where Burton Ave. and Bonnie Ave. cross Adrian Dr.
The City Council requested Mr. Callinan to get recommendations
from Mr. Thiesfeld, City Planning Consultant, and Mr. Nicholson,
Sonoma County Planning Commission, for traffic controls for all
City Streets.
Pcdon ;s Mrs. Walter Milligan, Alison Avenue, discussed the rodent
problem with the City Council. She advised that she had been
bothered by rats and thought that they were coming from the
sewer lines. The matter was referred to Mr. Wiggins, Superin-
tendent of Public Works, and Mr. Callinan, City Manager for
follow -up and study to determine whether or not a rodent problem
exists on a large scale and what can be done to control rodents
from becoming too abundant. Mr. Callinan advised that he will
contact the State and County Health Departments for assistance
and advice.
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Upon recommendation of Mr'. Callinan, City Manager, City Attorney
_ntion
Maxwell was requested to prepare an amendment to the Fire Pre-
vention Code Ordinance to require the installation of fire
detecting devices and /or fire alamms in apartment buildings and
certain other structures.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the California
State Department of Finance has advised that the population of
Rohnert Park was 3,675 as of December 11 1963, an increase of
18/ since December 1, 1962.
City Attorney Maxwell was directed to make necessary preliminary
arrangements to contract with the Sonoma County Clerk's election
department to handle the municipal election scheduled for
April 7, 1964. Three Councilmen will be elected in addition to
any other items the City Council puts on the ballot. Th:.se
tentatively scheduled to be included are:
1. Fees for Councilmen
2. Shall the office of City Treasurer be appointive?
3. Shall the office of City Clerk be appointive?
Additional items will be considered at the next Council meeting,
hard t;. `Id-t
City Attorney Maxwell reported on the status of the Hardin suit:;
He acknowledged receipt of the file from the City staff and
indicated that a personnel session will be requested with the
Council in the near future to discuss the law suit.
<:_j...ors
Mayor Smith reported on the first meeting of the Local Agencies
Formation Committee. It was decided that Mayor Smith should
contact the Mayor and Council of Cotati to see if they would be
interested in meeting with the Rohnert Park Council to discuss
the plans of growth for Rohnert Park and Cotati, including the
general plan for annexations.
;?!"l t: Appearances:
rr c �Ci- Mr. Charles Russell representing the Waldo Rohnert PTA spoke to
the Council about traffic problems in neighborhood "B ",
specifically where Burton Ave. and Bonnie Ave. cross Adrian Dr.
The City Council requested Mr. Callinan to get recommendations
from Mr. Thiesfeld, City Planning Consultant, and Mr. Nicholson,
Sonoma County Planning Commission, for traffic controls for all
City Streets.
Pcdon ;s Mrs. Walter Milligan, Alison Avenue, discussed the rodent
problem with the City Council. She advised that she had been
bothered by rats and thought that they were coming from the
sewer lines. The matter was referred to Mr. Wiggins, Superin-
tendent of Public Works, and Mr. Callinan, City Manager for
follow -up and study to determine whether or not a rodent problem
exists on a large scale and what can be done to control rodents
from becoming too abundant. Mr. Callinan advised that he will
contact the State and County Health Departments for assistance
and advice.
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Adjournment There being no Furth- business, the meeting was then
adjourned at 9:55 P•I,
CitJ-Clerk
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