1978/01/23 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 23, 1978
The Councal of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard,, Rohnert Park, with Vice-Mayor
Hopkins presiding,
Call to Order vice-Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7: 00 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Roberts
Absent: (2) Councilmen Hollingsworth and Beary
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner (his time of arrival is
specifically noted in these minutes), Director of Public
Works/ City Engineer Brust, and Fire Services Officer
Bick
Invocation Reverend Robert Tabb of The First Baptist Church, Rohnert
Park offered an invocation prayer for the new year.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January
9, 1978 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount of *348,523.96 were approved
as submitted.
Ordinance No. 345 AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE
17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change,
A. P. No. 143-330-.13)'
City Manager Callinan, referring to his January 19th memo
to the Council, explained the ordinance.
Discussio followed during which the Council indicated
that consideration of Ordinance No. 345 should be deferred
to the February 14th meeting when all Council members
would be present.
Ordinance No. 344 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING 8 1
OF ORDINANCE NO. 322 (1977) AS IT AMENDED 0 OF ORDINANCE
190 (1971) AS AMENDED ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 15.40.020
OF CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Construc-
tion Fees)
City Manager Callinan, referring to his January 19th memo
to the Council, explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 344 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
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CONS E.N.T CALENDAR
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo
to the Council, dated January 19, 1978, for explanation
of all the matters on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 78-05 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING
THE CLAIM OF ELEANOR M. BARELA
Resolution No. 78-06 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING
THE CLAIM OF MARGOT PICC'ININI
Resolution No. 18-07 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSIT
SERVICES WITH THE CITIES OF COTATI, PETALUMA AND ROHNERT
PARK AND THE COUNTY OF SONOMA (Bus Service)
Resoltuion No. 78-08 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE
Resolution No. 78-09 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Rohnert Park
Community and Recreation Center, Phase II, Project No.
1977-14)
Resolution No. 78-10 RESOLUTION OUTLINING POLICY CONCERNING USE OF FEES DEPOSITED
IN CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
Resolution No. 78-11 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA
CONSERVATION CORPS
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
Nos. 78-05 through '78-11, as listed on the Consent Calendar
section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolu-
tions were adopted.
Resolution No. 78•12 RESOLTUION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REQUESTING STORER CABLE TV, INC. TO PROVIDE "HOME BOX
OFFICE" FEATURE TO CABLE CUSTOMERS
City Manager Callinan, referring to his January 19th memo
to the City Council explained the resolution.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Eck, to waive the reading of Resolution No.
78-12 and adopt same.
B. J. Carpenter, Manager Storer Cable TV, was recognized
and generally commented on the feasibility of providing
the "home box office" feature to cable customers in the
community. Discussion followed.
Councilman Pn1yP-.ntc0 rnntin-n +rn v.q—z--.r e th e eading and adopt'
Resolution No. 78-12 was unanimously approved.
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January 23, 1978
Mayors' and Councilmen's City Manager Callinan, referring to his January 19th memo
Association Membership to the City Council explained the proposed resolution concern -
ing encouraging and supporting membership of the Board
of Supervisors in the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association
of Sonoma County.
Discussion followed during which the Council indicated
that consideration of the proposed resolution should be
deferred to its February 14th meeting when all Council
members would be present.
Resolution No. 78 -13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ANTI - RECESSIONARY FISCAL
ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO HIRE A SECRETARY FOR SERVICE IN THE
PERSONNEL /PURCHASING, RECREATION, AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS.
City Manager Callinan, referring to his January 19th memo
to the City Council, explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
78--13 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Mrs. Virginia Bell Mr. Virigin a Bell, 5233`Daniel Court, was recognized and
requested that she be allowed to address the Council
later in the meeting when Mayor Beary arrived.
External Auditors' City Manager Callinan discussed the external auditors'
Financial Reports Financial Reports prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1977, copies of which
had been presented to the Council members.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, the Council accepted the Financial
Reports for the City, the Civic Commission, and the Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1977, as prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's.
Southwest /Commerce
City Manager Callinan reviewed his January 19th memo to
Boulevards Intersection
the City Council concerning Southwest and Commerce Boulevards
intersection study and recommendation for installation
of a third stop sign. The City Council, at Mr. Callinan's
suggestion, deferred consideration of this matter until
its February 14th meeting when all Council members could
be present.
File No. 0102
Vice- Mayor Hopkins informed that because the Council was
265 College View Drive,
ahead of its agenda schedule, that the public hearing to
PUBLIC HEARING
determine whether buildings located at 265 College View
Drive should be abated as dangerous buildings would be
deferred until 7:35 as listed on the agenda.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
communications unless specifically noted in these minutes.
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Future Civic Center Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning
Site negotiations between Codding Enterprises and the City for
the possible purchase of a future civic center site.
Katherine Dietz, Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Resignation from Eck, and unanimously approved, the City Council accepted
Cultural Arts Comm. Mrs. Katherine Dietzts resignation from the Cultural Arts
�"otiuitiss foes and directed that she receive appropriate acclama-
tion for her services.
Discussion followed during which the City Council indicated
that appointments to the Cultural Arts Commission should.,
prefe-Mbly, h— made from interested members of the Cultural
Arts Corporation Board of Directors, prior to advertising
the vacancy publicly.
City Manager's Report City Manager Callinan briefly commented on acquisition
of police vehicles; 2" employing a grants specialist; and
3) Petition for Recognition presented by the Rohnert Park
Peace officer's Association.
Sidewalk, South Santa City Manager Callinan informed that a letter/petition signed
Rosa Avenue by 17 individuals had been received urging installation
of sidewalk on South Santa Rosa Avenue from Rohnert Park
Expressway to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park and that he
had discussed the matter with the property owner, Mr. Codding
who agreed to either install the sidewalk when the property
was developed or reimburse the City for its installation,
whichever came first. Discussion followed between Council
members and City Manager Callinan,.with City Engineer Brus t
participating.
Upon motion. of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts
and unanimously approved, the city Council authorized staff
to work out a program with the property owner for the instalk
tion of sidewalk on South Santa Rosa Avenue from Rohnert
Park Expressway to Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park.
Energy Coordinator City Manager Callinan, explaining the difficulty in recruitiq
a qualified college student to serve as energy coordinator
under the work study program, solicited the Council's reactim
to hiring - student to design the City's energy conserva-
tion program for a flat fee of $500, i.e. the same amount
as the City would have contributed to the college's work/
study program.
Discussion followed during which the Council endorsed the
concept of hiring a college student for $500 to design
the City's energy conservation program.
Architectural Review city Manager Callinan advised that, at the City's request,
Emily and El Colegio the school district would be presenting its architectural
Schools renderings an ' d site plans for Emily and El Colegio Schools
for the Planning commission's review at its January 26th
meeting.
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Executive Session City Manager Callinan requested that the Council convene
to executive session after concluding its regular business
meeting to discuss a personnel and litigation matter.
File No. 0102 - City Manager Callinan informed that the Council members
Sonoma County Institute had previously been provided with copies of all notices,
of Human Abilities,
staff reports, etc, in connection with the public hearing
265 Collete View Dr.,
to determine whether the buildings located at 265 College
Abatement Proceedings
View Drive should be abated as dangerous buildings as defined
in the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. He advised that
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust and Fire Service.
Commander Bick would comment further concerning today's
on-site inspection of the premises and staff's recommendation,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brust was recognized
and reviewed his January 19th staff report, a copy of which
is attached to the original set of these minutes, concerning
various inspections, violations, notice of order and abatement
issuance of building permits, etc. Mr. Brust informed
that the representatives awning or having interest in the
property at 265 College View Drive had appealed to the
City Council the determination to issue a "Notice and Order
of the Uniform Building Code for Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1973 Edition", and, therefore, the public hearing
would consititue appeal proceedings also.
City Manager Callinan
City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this
Leaves and Returns
point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:45
p.m. and returned at approximately 7:46 p.m.
.Mr. Brust informed that although work was being done in
connection.with bringing the subject complex into conformance
with the building and fire code regulations, that much
work remained to be completed. He showed Council members
pictures of various violations (see abatement file for
265 College View Drive) and concluded by recommending
that Napa Hall, Mendocino Hall, and Solano Hall (upper
floor) be vacated and that all corrective work and necessary
clean up around Napa Hall, Mendocino Hall, Solana Hall,
Marin Hall, and World Hall commence immediately and that
such corrective work and necessary clean up be completed
no later than February 17, 1978. Mr. Brust concluded,
declaring under penalty of perjury, that his foregoing
testimony was true and correct to the best of his knowledge
and belief.
Fire Services Commander Bick was recognized and, swearing
under penalty of perjury that his testimony was true and
correct to the best of his knowledge and belief, explained
fire damage sustained by Mendocino Hall, advised that
none of the five buildings had adequate fire safety devices,
and that there was lack of adequate fire protection
throughout the entire complex.
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Mr. Brust informed that 30 days had been allowed for the
property owners to obtain building permits; 30 days to
file an appeal; and an additional 60 days to complete the
work. He advised that the appeal had been received just
prior to the meeting, therefore, appeal proceedings could
be combined with the public hearing
City Manager Callinan advised that copies of Director of
Public Works/City Engineer Brust's staff report, with a
copy of the appeal attached thereto, had been provided
to each Councilman prior to the meeting.
Vice-Mayor Hopkins opened the public hearing to determine
whether buildings located at 265 College View Drive should
be abated as dangerous buildings as defined in the Uniform
Building Code.
Mr. Don Gleason, Security Systems, 18 Harbor Drive, Sausalito,
was recognized.
City Attorney Flitner inquired if Mr. Gleason would swear
under penalty of perjury that the testimony he was about
to give would be true and correct to the best of his knowledge
and belief. Mr. Gleason replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Gleason informed that he had been requested, approximately
last Monday, to view the buildings located at 265 College
View Drive, commented that no one could have completed
all the work immediately; that some of the fire safety
devices had been discussed with the property owner and
probably within the next 15-45 days work would be completed.
He indicated that the property owners were going to comply
' .with ISO standards.
Fire Services Commander Bick commented that the installation
of fire safety devices would have to conform with the City
of Rohnert Park standards.
Mr. Gleason informed that his firm, Security Systems, would
absolve such items as electrical violations. He had been
advised by the owners that the fire extinguishers had been
inspected, charged, and put in proper locations. He had
observed that some cleaning of debris and covering electrical
wire/outlets had been done already. Mr. Gleason informed
that the property owners had requested that the Health
Officer make an inspection of the premises and, also,
explained that inasmuch as it would take a certain amount
of time to complete work at 265 College View as well as
completing other contract commitments, that the property
owner would prefer to make a commitment to the City that
the work would be completed, that Napa and Mendocino halls
would be vacated and boarded up and that when the other
buildings were brought into conformance with the building/
fire codes, that repairs would be made to Napa and Mendocino
Halls. He advised that World, Solano and Marin Halls were
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currnetly fenced to keep strangers /outsiders from trespassing,
He requested that the Council consider the property owners'
appeal accompanied by his assurance that the fire safety
devices and related work would be completed.
City Manager Callinan inquired if Security Systems had
a contract with the Institute of Human Abilities for the
aforementioned installation of fire safety devices.
Mr. Gleason responded that firm's work would not be volunteer
but completed under a'contract.
Mr. Mick Zydycrn, residing at 265 College View Drive and
having interest in said property, was recognized.
City Attorney Flitner inquired if Mr. Zydycrn would swear
under penalty of perjury that the testimony he was about
to give would be true and correct to the best of his knowledge
and belief. Mr. Zydycrn replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Zydycrn explained that he was one of the property owners
of 265 College View Drive; that he had contacted the Public
Health Inspector in order to inspect Napa and Solano Halls
in an effort to start abatement proceedings attempting
to evict particular individuals from the aforementioned
halls who were not paying rent. He noted that it was through
his request for a public health inspection that abatement
proceedings had been initiated, and that the City was not
solely responsible for same. Mr. Zydycrn generally commented
on the contents of the abatement order, and explained that
he didn't understand how the City could order individuals
to abate property without a public hearing and /or how the
hearing and appeal proceedings could be conducted simulta-
neously.
City Attorney Flitner explained that he had recommended
to the City Manager that the Council conduct a public hearing
and that it was a coincidence that the appeal came up at
the same time. He informed that if an appeal had not been
filed, the Building Inspector's abatement order would have
been final.
Mr. Zydycrn explained that it was in their best interest
to clean up the property and were confident of being
in a position to correct the violations over a period of
time working.with the City piece by piece in order to
get the work done. Mr. Zydycrn commented on staff's recom-
mendation that the other buildings be vacated, i.e. not
February 17th but March 19th, and expressed that he felt
they were in a position to comply with that condition.
He commented that the legal proceedings would evict the
people from Mendocino Hall, and appealed to the City Council
staff's recommendation that the upper floor of Solana Hall
be boarded up because it was emergency housing for the
complex.
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January 23, 1978
Councilman Eck quiered Mr. Zydycrn to clarify if he was
agreeing to the conditions of the abatement order, i.e.
vacating 0 Napa and Mendocino Halls, but was protesting the
closure of upper floor of Solano Hall.
Mr. Zydycrn responded in the affirmative and informed that
work would commence on the two halls and a caretaker provided
He noted that 600 of the electrical plates had been installed
this past weekend and that the site plan (which was displayed',
showing the location of the various structures was distorted
compared to the actual structures' location on the site.
City Manager Callinan inquired if the Institute of Human
Abilities had entered into a written contract with Mr.
Gleason's firm?
Mr. Zydycrn informed that there was a standing written
contract with Mr. Gleason. None of the work would be done
voluntarily.
City Attorney Flitner asked if Mr. Zydycrn would be willing
to I give the City a copy of the subject contract.
Mr. Zydycrn responded in the affirmative, but that the
contract was three years old and commented that Mr. Gleason
had prepared the original fire safety device system.
Councilman Hopkins inquired how much time would be required
to complete the work.
Mr. Gleason was again recognized and estimated that it
would take 60-90 days in order to bring the buildings up
to code. He advised that Solano Hall had been pre - wired.
Councilman Hopkins asked if the property owner would be
willing to post a bond with the City assuring that the
work would be completed within 120 days.
Mr. Gleason responded in the affirmative, but noted that
the performance bond would have to be provided by the property
owner.
Mr. Zydycrn explained that he didn't think they were in
a position to purchase a performance bond, although it
had been done in the past he wasn't sure if they are eligible
to do so now. He explained that they were running on a
Ivshoe string" and requested that the City just inform them
what had to be done, and they could complete the work.
He also expressed that he didn't feel that the City could
expect them to put up a bond, because they weren't a con-
tractor, etc.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Vice-Mayor
Hopkins closed the public hearing.
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City Manager Callinan briefly commented that staff had
made an additional inspection of the premises at 265 College
View today, January 23rd; advised that the present condition
had been.allowed to exist for quite some time because of
the problems associated with individuals living in the
buildings who the property owners didn't want living there;
explained that the City's main concern was for fire hazard;
remarked that 30-60 days was the outside limit that the
City could live with the situation; and that the installation
of fire alarms in the other remaining buildings could be,
commenced immediately.
Mr. Gleason informed that there were existing fire alarm
systems in World and Marin.Halls, and an interior pull
type fire alarm system in Solano Hall. He advised that
the system in the Mendocino Hall was working prior to the
fire, also, that the Napa and Mendocino fire alarm systems
were destroyed by the tenants and/or completely removed.
City Manager Callinan suggested that the Council could
order the abatement.and suspend.same for a 60 day period
to give the property owners some time in which to correct
the situation. Discussion followed between Council members,
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, with Mr.
Gleason participating. Mr. Gleason remarked that 60 days
was fair, but that 90 days was more reasonable because
his firm was involved in fulfilling other contracts and
would give everyone ample time.
Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ORDERING THE
ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN USES AT 265 COLLEGE VIEW DRIVE
Upon motion of Councilmen Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 78-14
was waived and said resolution was adopted by title.
City Attorney's City Attorney Flitner informed that a judgment had been
Report made in the Class Action lawsuit against P.E.R.S. and numerous
cities and that he had received an opinion from the Fair
.,Political Practices Commission concerning final subdivision
maps, which basically stipulated that the Mayor's signature
of a final subdivision map was a ministerial duty and,
therefore, represented no conflict of interest.
Redwood Empire Div. City Manager Callinan polled the Council members as to
League of CA Cities who would be attending the January 20th quarterly meeting
of the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California
Cities in Healdsburg.
National League of Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Cities Conference Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized
its members desiring to attend that National League of
Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors Congressional City
Conference, March 4-7, to so do.
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Mrs. Virigina Bell, Mrs. Virginia Bell, 5233 Daniel Court, was recognized and
5233 Daniel Court explained -that she would reserve her comments until Mayor
re. Council Beary and Councilman Hollingsworth were also in attendance.
Mrs. Bell generally commented on the concept of inviting
and receiving public input relative to the community and
city government, offered constructive criticsm concerning
the conduct of Council members, conflict of interests,
possibility of changing, meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to
7:30 or 8:00 p.m. for the convenience of the public. Discus-
sion followed between.Mrs. Bell and Vice-Mayor Hopkins
Mr. Peter D. Bailey,.7421 ' Adrian Drive, was recognized
and commented on the neighborhood meetings that the City
Council had previously held, i.e. in IILII Section, attendance,
interest, and input derived from said meetings.
Mrs. Mary Stewart, 578 Lorraine Court, was recognized and
commented on the number of City Council candidates who
had attended -the Council meetings, City Manager Callinan's
performance and helpfulness, discourteous conduct of Council
members, thanked the Council for its approval of -the "Foothills
Subdivision" with 451 lots and admonished the Council to
be mindful of requiring the developers to provide quality
homes in the subdivision and inquired if there could be
a better solution to having a righthand turn lane only
on the easterly boundary of the subdivision onto the Rohnert
Park Expressway, and referring to Mrs. Bell's suggestion
that meetings be convened at 8:00 p.m. instead of 7:00
p.m. noted that most of the important items -that generated
public interest were scheduled towards the end of the agenda.
Vice-Mayor Hopkins inquired how many members of the audience
consisted of R.C.H.S. students, press correspondents, etc.
Mr. Anthony Carbone, 7169 Barbi Lane, was recognized and
noted for the record the number of City Council, Planning
Commission, and school board meetings he had attended.
Executive Session Vice-Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately
9:02 p.m. to an executive session with all Councilmen,
except Councilmen Hollingsworth and Beary, City Manager.
Callinan and City Attorney Flitner present and which was
held to discuss a litigation matter and a personnel matter.
Adjournment Upon conclusion of the executive session, there being no
further business, Vice-Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting
at approximately 9:20 p.m.
Deputy City ler
APPROVED:
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ice-Mayor kins
INTER OFFICE MENNIORAINIDUM
TO: City Council FROM: - Ron Brust
City Manager Dir, Public Works/City Eng,
FILE: Building Permits DATE: January 19, 197,3'
265 College View Dr.
On November 9, 1 977; Dan Logue- Chief Ruilding Inspector, Paul Skanchy-Plannirag
Director, Jerry Rick-Fire Services Commander and Martin Castro-County Health
Service District Sanitarian, inspected the premises at 265 College View Drive,
Rohnert Park, an apartment complex that is commonly known as "Morehouse" which
inspection was brought about as a result of off -site observations of the property
by the City Building Department. During said inspection several building code
and health code violations were found which are noted on the attached lists of
violations ind which violations are shown on the attached photographs. The manager
and part owner of this apartment complex, Mr. Barry Sovel, was met on the promises
during the inspection and was advised of the several building code and health
code violations,
On November 29, 1977, the owner of the apartment complex, The Sonoma County
Institute of Human Abilities, represented by Mr. Hick 7ydycrn, and others met
at the City offices to discuss the noted code violations and the possible
abatement proceedings on the apartment complex. At that meeting it was decided
that the City would move ahead with the abatement proceedings and that the owners
would move ahead with making the necessary repairs to correct said code violations
in the hope that by the time the public hearing on the abatement was held that
the code violations may be corrected.
On December 15, 1977, photos of several of the violations were takon by Mr, Logue.,
Chief 9611ding Inspector,
The City did, on December 19, 077, properly post and notice the subject property
with notice of order for abatement and did, likewise, properly notify, by mail,
the owner of said property of notice of order for abatement and did, in that
notice, set a public hearing on said abatement on January 23, 1973, and further,
within said notice, require vacation of certain buildings and the commencement
of work to correct said code violations within 30 days from the date of the
notice, The 10 day time period, therefore, did expire on January 13, 1978,
On January 17, 1973, the City did receive a notice from the legal owner of said
property, the Sonoma County Institute of Human Abilities, which letter was dated
January 13, 1978, copy of which is attached, which speaks to securing permits,
beginning work and appeal of the 30 day abatement order.
On January 17, 1978, two building permits were issued to the Sonoma County Institute
of Human Abilities on Pear in Hall and on World Hall for the repair of all corrective
work required as noted in the lists of code violations,
On January 19, 1978, inspection of the said promises was made by myself, Mr. Logue,
Mr. Dick and Lt. Holmes of the City Public Safety Dept. and it was found that Marin
Hall and World Hall had no visible evidence of any of the corrective work beln'q
started. The permit for Solanew lHal is ready for issuance however the permit
fees have not yet been paid,
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Vacation of Napa Hall and Mendocino Hall has not yet been accomplished.
Vacation of Sol no Hall (upper floor) appears to be complete.
Staff, therefore, recommends that Napa Hall, Mendocino Hall, and Solano Hall
(upper floor) be vacated and that all corrective work and necessary clean up
around Napa Hall, Mendocino Hall, Sol ano Hall, Marin Hall and WoOd Hall
commence immediately and that such corrective work and necessary clean up be-
completed no later than February 17, 197&
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TO (DEPARTMENT MEMO), DATE November 9, 1977
SUBJECT 265 College. View Dr.
On this date, Fire Services Commander Jerry Bick, Planning Director Paul
Skanciy, County Health Department Representative Martin Castro and
City Building Inspector Dan Logue made an inspection at 265 College View Dr.,
and found numerous violations of the Uniform Building Code as well as the
Health & Safety Code and Fire Code.
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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
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November 18, 1977
Sonoma County Institute of Human Abilitites, Inc.
c/o Nor. Barr Sovel
265 Colle eview
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Substandard Building:
265 Collegeview
(street)
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ROBERT L. HOLTZER, M.D.
PUSLIC HE4t.TH 13FFICEFt
3313 CHANATE ROAD
SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA 95404
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File: 143 -15 -5
Occupied By:
November 9, 1977
An inspection was made of subject dwelling and premises on
by the undersigned. The conditions checked on the ozer -y, safety or i,elfare,oandist to
an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, pr t Y�
constitutes a substandard building as defined d y Housing Health
City or County Code, and enforcement authorized by A_
and Safety Code (State Housing Law).
You are hereby advised that
t'ais bui
i lding is declared substandard, a nuisance, and, f
unfit for human habitation n accordance with Section 1001, Uniform Housing Code,
adopted by City or County Code.
30 days these
you are further advised that within conditions vacaed in t repair,
accordance with the
rehabilitation, demolition, removal, or this buildL n�
requirements of the Building Inspection Department'. ecesseaSe permits tbefoxedstartingtanyd
the Building Inspection. Department to obtain the Y
construction, making any alterations, or demolishing any building.
Your voluntary compliance in beginning the necessary action within 30 days will preclude
the necessity of instituting legal enforcement measures
at (707) 527- 2713between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. weekdays
Please contact the undersigned
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SONOMA COUNTY INSTITUTE OF HUMAN ABILITIES
265 College View Drive • Rohnert Park, Calif. 94928
ry 13, 1977
Mr. Roland Brust
Director of Public Works JAN 17 1918
City of Rohnert Park
Commerce Boulevard CITY OF
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 ROHNERT PARK
Dear Mr. Brust:
On December 21, 1977, we (S.C.I.H.A.) were-', erved with
an abatement notice on 265 College View Driv As legal owner
of said property, we wish to appeal this notice. As you know,
this notice applies to five two -story buildings. World Hall,
Marin Hall and lower Solaro Hall were ordered repaired and
brought up to code. Permits for this work have been obtained,
and the necessary repairs begun. Upper Solano Hall is used.
for an emergency housing program and has six permanent resi-
dents who staff the program. The necessary permits for
renovating this building have been secured and work begun.
We feel the job can be completed in the time proscribed and
wish to appeal the 30 day abatement order on this building.
The two remaining buildings, Napa and Mendocino Halls, require
the most extensive repairs. Lower Mendocino Hall contains
two small studio apartments which we want held exempt from the
abatement order. This will allow us to have 24 hour surveillance
on that part of the property and greatly reduce any further
vandalism. The remainder of Mendocino Hall and all of Napa
Hall are being abated, and sealed up until renovation can be
done.
Additionally, the notice as worded is not factually cor-
rect. The buildings' structural strength and. stability are
sound and. not materially less than minimum requirement. It
should also be noted that the inspection and subsequent
abatement were initiated at our request. Our prime concern
was to abate Napa and Mendocino Halls so a more complete reno-
vation could be accomplished. It is to this end that we sought
the City's cooperation. Any and all violations listed by your
Building and Safety Departments shall be corrected.
Sincerely,
SONOMA COUNTY INSTITUTE OF
HUMAN ABILITIES
Nick Zydycrn
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