1968/03/04 City Council MinutesROH[MT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINMS
March 4, 1968
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Fark,
with Mayor Pezonella presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Presents (5) Councilmen Buchan-in, Roberts, Rogers,
Smith, and Mayor Pezonella.
Absents (0) None
Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, Wes Vail,
Sonoma County Planning Staff, City
Attorney Mamdoll arrived late, the time
being specifically nosed.
Approval of Minutes Councilmen Roberts requested a correction in the minutes
of Feb3nia r��`. 26, 1968 to read as followog (Page 1 Call
to Order) i�2?nutes to a-01Vr Councilman Roberts as 1PI,ate ",
not "Absent ". (Page 4, Personnel Session) Councilman
Roberts arrived late during personnel session.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unarimouoly approved, the above corrections
wee °e made to the February 26th r- ina4es, and the minutes
of February 19, 20 and 26 were approved.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council-
man Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
were approved for payment.
Communications Coamrunications were brought to the attention of the
Council. No action %*as taken on any communication
except as specifically noted in these minutes.
Underground Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Utilities Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council wont on record
as approving the recommendations of the City Manager to
contact representatives of Sonoma County a%,d P.O.0.
rega -rdxng tae uncle- grounding of existing utility lines
in the vicinity of he fatvro inte-roection of Highway 101
and the Rohnert Park ExpressweZr on the vest side of the
freeway.
Use Permit for Upon motion by Cow oilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
Airport man Roberts, and 'u- nan- Immvasly approved, the Council Vent
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on record as approving the location of an airport at the
old Naval Airfield on the west side of U.S.101 and
that a use permit will be granted, subject to appropriate
conditions which will be determined at a later date as
more information is developed on the project.
National Nursery Mayor Pezonella read a proclamation proclaiming the week
Education Week of March 3 through 10 as "National Nursery Education
Week"
League of Calif. Councilman Buchanan announced that the Redwood Empire
Cities Regional Division of the League of California Cities meeting will
Meeting be held at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cotati on
April 20, 1968.
Arrival of City City Attorney Maxwell arrived at this point in the meet -
Attorney Maxwell ing, the time being approximately 7 :20.
Pool Rates City Manager Callinan explained to the Council that the
pool rates had been discussed by the Recreation Commission.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Rogers, and unanimously approved, Council approved
the pool rates recommended by the Recreation Commission,
with the elimination of the "Mothers who do not swim"
category.
Sting Rays City Manager Callinan advised Council that the Sting
Rays Swim Team had expressed a willingness to pay
$300.00 for the use of the Benecia Pool from March 4,
to April 15, 1968.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council-
man Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Council went on
record as approving the Sting Rays Swim Team use of the
Benecia Pool from March 4, to April 15, 1968 for $300.
File No. 0079 City Manager Callinan reviewed the file on the application
R. Rubins for a use permit for an apartment complex on Beverly
Drive.
Mr. Ralph Jones presented architectural plans for Council's
approval. Planner Wes Vail recommended approval of the
plans.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the architectural
plans for the apartment complex on Beverly Drive were
approved with the condition that the lower portion on
the front of the building be finished in brick.
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File No. 0087 City Manager Callinan reviewed the permit issued for this
Gee. Anderson duplex on Arlen Drive and explained that there had been
55 Arlen Dr. a misunderstm ding between the'Superintendent of Public
Works,Building Tnspeotor, and Mr. Anderson concerning the
measurement from the property line thus making it now
difficult to install the horizontal parking.spaces
previously requested by the Council.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council -
man Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Council waived
the off - street parking of one space that was lacking, and
that the driveway be considered as an off - street parking
space, and approved the variance.
File No. 0090 - City Manager Callinan reviewed the Young America Homes
Young America application for a aide -yard variance on Lot 29, Subdivision
Homes 17 -8.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the variance was ap-
proved with the condition that the subdivider's written
consent to the variance b-S submitted to the City Offices.
Council Recess
Council Reconvenes
Recreation Building
Mayor Pezonella called a recess, the time being approxi-
mately 7 :45 p.m.
The Council reconvened, the time being approximately
7 #55 p.m.
Mr. Lawrence Simons, A=Uteot, presented a scale model
and sketches of the proposed Community Recreation Build-
ing to be built at Bernice and Burton Avenues, and gave
a detailed presentation regarding construction and uses
of the building.
Mr. Don Davis was present and explained to the Council
the planned ussa of the building for the youth of Rohnert
Park.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Council 'endorsed the
architectural plans as submitted by Mr. Simons.
Public Hearing Mr nr Pezonella declared open the Public Hearing on the
General Plan General Plan contirrard from February 26, 1968. He asked
if anyone present desired to be heard.
Mr. Ben Oretsky wa;- present and expressed his feeling that;
the Council should extend the Public Hearing over a
period of several moIths.
March 4, 1968
Feasibility Study Councilman Roberts requested copies of a feasibility
.study prepared for fir. Codding concerning Coddingland.
It was felt that the study concerning projected growth
of the community would be of assistance to the Council
in determining land use.
Change in Land Use Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Wright - Oretsky Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call Grote,
the Council went on record as approving the change in
the land use map of the General Plan from Vfhae mid
Business Services" to "Commercial" on land north of the
Expressway, east of Commerce Blvd., south of Hinebaugh.
Creek and west of future north -south road shown on the
plan that connects the expressway and Transport Avenue.
AYES: Councilmen Buchanan and Rogers
and Mayor Pezonella
NOES: Councilmen Roberts and Smith
Ralph Jones Mr. Ralph Jones was present, and requested Council to
extend the Public Hearing for another week, at which
time he requested permission to give a presentation to
Council.
Adjournment of There being no one Vishing to be heard and no other pro -
Public Hearing tests written or oral, the public hearing was continued
until March 18, 1968 at 7:30 P-m-
Apartment Comply City Manager Callinan advised Council of Mr. George
George Anderson Anderson's desire to construct an apartment complex
at College View and Bridgit Drive.
Upon motion by Cocci 1 m,an Rooarg ; seconded by CounOilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Council went on
record as generally approving the use of the land at the
intersection of College View Drive and Bridgit Drive
for an apartment complex.
Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point, the
time being approximately 9 :10 p.m.
1911 Act Bonds Mr. Paul Golis gave a presentation to the Council regarding
the use of 1911 Act bonds for development of the Golf
Lake Estates area.
Councilman. Rogers returned to the meeting at this point,
the time being approximately 9 :20 p.m.
1911 Act Bonds Mr. Phil Assaf of Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch was
present, and explained in deta.i.1 the use of 1911
and 1915 Act Bonds.
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After a lengthy discussion involving the Council, Mr.
Golis,.Xr. Hugh sodding, Mr. Art Howard of Sonoma
Campus, Mr. Warren Hopkins, and Mr. Milt Hudis, Con -
sulting Engineer, the Mayor directed staff to meet with
those concerned to discuss the possible use of 1911 Act
Bonds for development of Golf Lake Estates area.
Annual Insurance Mr. Tom Feeney gave an oral report on the City's insur-
Report ance coverage and accident figures for the past policy
year.
After a brief discussion the City Manager was requested
to meet with Mr. Feeney to discuss the recommendation of
the Mayor to increase the bonds on the City employees
to $25,000.00.
Public Hearing Mayor Pezonella declared open the Public Hearing on
Annexation #6 Annexation No. 6 (Lands South of East Cotati Avenue).
City Manager Callinan advised that notices had been sent
to the property owners in the area and notices had
been published in the local newspapers.
Adjournment of There being no one wishing to be heard and no other pro -
Public Hearing tests written or oral having been receive, the
public hearing was declared closed.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST HAS NOT
68 -21 BEEN MADE - ROHNERT PARK ANNE UTION NO. 6
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68-21 was waived, and said Resolution was
adopted.
Ordinance No. 97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING
THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY - ROHNERT
PARK ANNEXATION NO. 6.
City Attorney Maxwell summarized the Ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of
Ordinance No. 97 was waived, and said Ordinance was
introduced.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Portion of Future
68--19 Northwest Blvd. Right of Way)
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No.
68-19 was adopted.
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Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT MM (Snyder Lane Right of Why)
68-20
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Council -
man Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of the
Resolution No. 68-20 was waived, and said Resolution
was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND APPROVING REF'UN'D OF PORTION
68 -22
OF FIRST INSTALLMM of 1967 -1968 SECURED TAXES, IN AC °-
CORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REVMM AND TAXATION COIF;.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution regarding
a refund to Critchfield & Critchfield.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
.
lion ile. 40-02 waN waa..'�sedy -- - on-JA RefffiAlt7'F:l cari Was
adopted.
Arguments for
The City Manager read the arguments for the three pro-
Propositions 192 &3
positions appearing on the April ballot.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ARGUMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON
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PROPOSITION SUWITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE 1968 MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.
City Attorney Maxwell read the above resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously ap 823 � ( � 6
was adopted.
The Council requested that the record show that the
arguments of the City Council on Propositions appearing
on the April 1968 ballot were filed with the City Clerk
on this date, March 4, 1968.
Project 1966 -2
The Council was given a verbal report by staff on the
status of the grade crossing for the expressway.
Project 1967-5
City Manager Callinan gave an up to date verbal report
on Project 1967 -5 and advised that both he and engineer
Milt Hudis were working on the park layout in the area
so as to exclude it from the axea to be assessed.
City Manager Callinan read a letter received from M.C.
Yoder Associates regarding the sewer expansion project.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man. Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed
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to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature advising
the County of.the City of Rohnert Paxk's actions during
the past few years concerning treatment & disposal of
waste water.
Wilfred Grade City Manager Callinan reviewed the Wilfred Grade Crossing
Crossing Project and presented to the Council bills submitted by
Arthur B. Siri, Inc. The City Manager advised that
Milton Hudis, engineer, had reviewed and approved the
bills submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Rogers, and unanimously approved, the statement sub-
mitted for construoiion on the west side of the crossing
in the amount of $1,450 was approved for payment.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the statement submitted
for construction to date on the east side of the crossing
in the amount of $1,001 was approved for payment.
Copeland Creek City Manager Callinan gave an oral up to date report on
Project the progress of the Copeland Creek Improvement Project,
and advised Council of a meeting with representatives
of the Sonoma County Flood Control District and developers
regarding this project.
Joint Exercise of City Attorney Maxwell summarized the proposed Joint Exer-
Powers Agreement cise of Powers Agreement regarding Copeland Creek Drain-
age Plan.
After a lengthy discussion involving the Council, the
City Attorney, Mr. Paul Golis, and Mr. Art Howard and
Mr. Alan Forsyth action on the agreement was deferred
until a later date.
Golf Course City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the
golf course acgla.sition and improvement program.
Public'Safety The Department of Public Safety's annual report for 1967
Annual Report was briefly discussed. Councilman Smith requested that
future reports indicate the prior year's statistics by
use of actual numbers.
Resident Survey City Manager Callinan presented copies of a survey of
the comity made on March 2nd. The report indicated
that there were only 60 vacant homes as of that date.
Mr. Ralph Jones appeared and requested that the City staff
prepare a similar report on apartment units within the
City.
Hardin Law Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change
in the status of the Hardin Law Suit.
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Sales Tax Ordinance
City Attorney Niaxwre11 reported that he has an ordinance
prepared but he wanted to review it with -the County
Counsel prior to presenting it for adoption.
Sewer Agreement
City Attorney Maxwell presented the Council with a revised
with Cotati
draft of the proposed sewer agreement between the cities
of Cotati`ah& Rohnert Park. He reported that this draft
included the changes which were suggested at the joint
meeting of the two councils held on February 26th.
Adjournment
There 'being no . further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 11:10 p.m.
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