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1976/10/26 City Council MinutesCall to Order Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCII, MINUTES October 26, 1976 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores. Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 12th were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts,and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $317,148.29 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action was taken on any communications except as noted specifically in these minutes. After discussing a communication from the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District, the City Council scheduled a joint meeting between the Board of Trustees and the City Council on November 8, at 6 :00 p.m. Adding 13on- Agenda Councilman Hopkins requested that time be allotted in order Items to discuss vehiclesspeeding on Southwest Boulevard in the area of Baron Drive. City Manager Callinan requested that parcel map No. 28 be added to the agenda immediately following consideration of American AmBuCar Service application. The Council concurred with both requests. Park Plaza . Discussion was initiated concerning a directory sign located Professional Building adjacent to the Park Plaza Professional Building concerning Directory Sign removal of said sign from the public right -of -way. City Attorney Arrives City Attorney Flitner arrived at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7,45 p.m. Page 2 Sonoma County Orenda Center October 26, 1976 Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved, the City Council 'Called up": for review the action of the Planning Commission relative to abating the directory sign at the Park Plaza Professional Building,. Mayor Flores advised Dr. Bruns, who was present in the audience, that 'the removal of the directory sign would be considered at the November 8th meeting. Messrs.Ruc Lawrence and Jim 1,J1z!_L_LZjU11 i, A tit, coon oyrpncln Center., ware recognized and spoke brieflv concerning the occupational .alcoholism 'program initiated by,. the City of Rohnert Park and expressed appreciation for the City's cooperation in implementing same. Friends of the Mayor Flores presented a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Library Gwen Symonds, representing Friends of the Library, commending, that organization for its interest in the new Rohnert Park Library. Mrs. Symonds thanked the Council for the certificate. Norman Spivock Mayor Flores presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Norman Spivock and praised him for being instrumental in providing facilities for the first public library. Mr. Spivock thanked the Council for the certificate. C 0 11 S E N T C A L E N D A R . Resolution No. 76-165 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF.A11ENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project No. 1956 1, Assessment 111o. 609j[.1-1) AYES (4) Councilmen Ec,,"-, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Resolution No. 76-166 A RESOLUTION DETERMIINING-UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF B 4OIT DS (State Farm Drive-Enterprise Drive Improvement Project No. 1976-4) - . AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck,.-.Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None. ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Page 3 October 26, 1976 Resolution No. 76-167 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Northwest Improvement Project No. 1974-11) AYES: (5), Councilmen Beary; Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES. (0) None Resolution No. 76-168 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING GRANT APPLICATION RE. URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (SB 174) AYES: (5) *Councilmen Bedry, Eck, Hopkins; Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo dated October 21, 1976, explained the items on the consent calendar. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved, by the above votes, reading of Resolution Nos. 76--165,,through 76-168, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolutions adopted. American AmBuCar City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council., Service dated October. 21, 1976, concerning American AmBuCar Service application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in order to operate a transportation service within Rohnert Park, informed that the notice of public hearing had been published in the local newspaper, copies of the background report disseminated to Council members, and recommend that the application he approved. Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on the appli- cation of American AmBuCar Service for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a transportation service within the City of Rohnert Park, Mr. John Jones, 7433 A, Point Vista East, San Francisco, representing American AmBuCar Service, was recognized and expressed the firm's desire to Comply with the City's regulations. There being no one further desiring -to be heard and-no written communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 76-169 A RESOLUTION OF THE. -CITY Off' ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO AMERICAN AMBUCAR, SERVICE, INC. Page 4 October 26, 1976 Uno n not ion of Counc -4-1mar, Beary, seconded by Counc, Imn Y Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 76-169 was waived and said r-cnolution adopted., parcel. Map No. 28 Mr. Callinan informed that Parcel Map No. 28, which was displayed, represented a split in the area west of Commerce Boulevard, north of Copeland Creek, for the Belli--Deli, that said map had been checked by staff and found to be in order and recommended approval of same. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts,and unanimously approved,.Parcel Map No. 28 was approved. Redwood Empire City Manager Callinan infoYsmed.that a proposal had been Disposal-Street submitted by Redwood Empire Disposal Corporation relative Sweeper Service to providing street sweeping services. Discussion followed concerning the cost incurred by the City versus that which would be charged. The City Council requested the prepar- ation of a cost analysis concerning the matter when a formal agreement is presented. External Auditors City Manager Callinan discussed the External Auditor's Financial Reports Reports prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's for the fiscal year ended June 30, 19769 copies of which had been presented to the Council members. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,and unanimously approved, the Council accepted the External Auditor's reDOrtS for the City, Civic Commission and Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30,. 1976, as prepared by Pisenti and Brinker, CPA's, Time Limit on Regular City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, Council Meetings dated October 21., concerning putting a time limit on regular .Council meetings. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approvedby the following vote, the City Council approved ammending the Municipal Code to put a time limit of 11:00 p.m. on Council meetings. AYES- (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores Photocopy Machine City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, dated October 21, concerning acquisition of a photocopy machino-for the City Offices. Discussion followed Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved,the City Council approved the acquisition of the photocopy machine for the City 'Offices. Page 5 October 26, 1976 Bernice and Councilman Hopkins indicated that he would withdraw his Burton Avenues request for the installation of a stop at Burton Avenue and Bernice Avenue intersection. Discussion followed but no action was taken. The City Council concurred with Council - man Hopkin's recommendation. Benecia Park-Parking City Manager reviewed Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lot Brust's memo concerning installation of a graveled access road and parking lot for Benecia Park. Discussion followed. The Council requested staff to submit a more extensive financial analysis of the proposed project. Contributions from Mr. Callinan reviewed his October 21st memo concerning con-.. Builders tributions from builders. Discussion followed. Water Quality Control. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, Board Order dated October 21, concerning the Water Quality Control Board Order to abate odors. 'Discussion followed. Public Works Act City Manager Callinan gave a report on the progress of the Grant Application City's application under Public Works Capital Investment and Development Program. Discussion followed. Policy Developing Discussion was held concerning the Council holding policy Worksessions developing worksessions. The Council designated that the third Monday of each month should be designated as policy developing work sessiQps. Rancho Sonoma Park City Manager Callinan described the proposed street alignment through Rancho Sonoma Subdivision from Snyder Lane, and solicited the Council's reactions to the re-configur- ation of the park site and changing the approved street alignment. The Council directed that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. Extension of Sewer City Manager Callinan advised that the sewer line on Tine- Corporation Yard Enterprise Drive was being extended to the corporation yard, and requested the Council's approval of same, at an estimated cost of $3,000. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved the City authorized the expenditure of funds for a sewer main to be extended to the Corporation Yard. League of California Councilman Roberts generally reported on the League of Cities Annual California Cities Annual Convention held in San Diego, which Convention he and City Manager Callinan attended. Page 6 October 26, 1976 Ci-ty Historian Councilman Eck -requested a staff report concerning -the pro- posal of a City Historian. Discussion followed. Rancho Cotate High Councilman Eck initiated a dise-ussion concerning Pop Warner's School Football Field use of the high school field. City 11anager Callinan up- dated the Council on the uses of the field. Commerce Boulevard At the request of Councilman Hopkins, City Manager. Callinan Widening explained the planned signalization of Commerce Boulevard at the Rohnert Park Expressway intersection and traffic circulation lanes in that vicinity. 1 -1 n Z - _­_ Z __ - - - , - - -.4 ­ - 4____P44_ ,-.)out hwest Boulevard was j2n_L,__LaLt-_U I_-UncPrnjIII� hazards on 11 at RArnn Drive- qnuthwest Roulovard near Baron Drive., and a petition received Speeding from -the residents in the area. City Manager Callinan participated in said discussion and advised that he would respond to the petition. Resolution No. 76-170 A RESOLUTION URGING LARGE VOTER TURN-OUT ON NOVEMBER 2, 197G., Mayor Flores read the resolution. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 76-170 was adopted. Park Plaza -Mr. Kovaley was recognized and requested to receive notifi-- Professional Building cation of the Council's consideration of the Park Plaza Sign-Mr. Kavaley Professional Building directory siEn. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. to November 8th, 1976, at 6.00 p.m. Deputy`City Clerk I APPROVED: Mayor