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1972/03/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 6, 1972 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which City Man -. ager Callinan and all Councilmen were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins order at appr, allegiance. Executive Session Mayor Hopkins held prior to matters. called the meeting of the regular session to 3ximately 7 :15 p.m. and led the pledge of announced that an executive session had been the regular meeting to discuss personnel Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins Absent: (0) None Staff Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $6,250.10 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com- munication except as'noted specifically in these minutes. Planning Commission City Manager Callinan read a letter dated March 6, 1972 from Mr. Pat Taylor concerning; conflict of the Homeowners Associ- ation's sponsored Candidate's Night and certain public hear- ings set for March 9 before the Planning Commission and re- quested Council assistance in having said public hearings continued until all interested parties could be present to participate. A brief discussion followed after which the Council decided to refer the matter to the Planning Commis- sion. Mayors' and Council- Mayor Hopkins reported that the Mayors' and Councilmen's men's Association committee, to which he had been appointed, had decided to Matters pursue the matter of law enforcement protection in the county and its cost to cities. Southwest Blvd. City Manager Callinan reviewed discussion held at the last Traffic Enforcement Council meeting concerning traffic enforcement on Southwest Blvd. and introduced Director of Public Safety Robert Dennett Director Dennett reported that Southwest Blvd. was a diffi- cult street to police effectively due to the bare land be- tween the railroad tracks and the high school, but the Page -2- March 6, 1972 officers had been instructed to use some selective enforce- ment on several streets including Southwest Blvd. and an officer is currently stationed on Southwest Blvd. during the morning hours when traffic is moving toward the high school. He advised that a radar or similar unit probably will be sought in the 1972-73 budget. Discussion followed concerning use of marked vs. unmarked cars and various other methods of traffic enforcement. Bicycle Path Between Director Dennett reported that the proposed bicycle path be- Rohnert Park/Cotati tween Rohnert Park and Cotati had been checked and posed no problem in the Rohnert Park portion. Vacation of Easement - City Manager Callinan reported that lots in Subdivision 9-A, Sub.9A in the Commerce Boulevard-Avram Avenue area have 25 and 30 foot public utility easements which were causing problems for the property owners and they had requested that a por- tion of the easement be vacated, and that pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Council, a public hearing had been set on the matter. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 167 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted: 'AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the vacation of easement, Subdivision 9A. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point, Leaves the time being approximately 7:35 p.m. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins de- clared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 72-28 RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF EASEMENT City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. 'Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved with Councilman Roberts absent,.the reading of Resolution No. 72-28 was waived and said resolution was adopted. .-,dinance No. -167 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63--ZONING ORDINANCE (Zoning Map Change-El Colegio Area) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned to the Council Chambers during T,'-eturns Mr. Callinan's explanation of Ordinance No. 167. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 167 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted: 'AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Page -3- March 6, 1972 Ordinance No. 168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63-- ZONING ORDINANCE (Restaurants in CN District) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 168 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Ordinance No. 169 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Discussion followed during which several minor changes were made in the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 169 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES :(5)Councilmen Buchanan, Flores, Roberts, Smith and Hopkins NOES :(0)None Resolution No. 72 -29 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORM11G, AND •APPROVIidG INSTALLA•- TION OF STOP SIGNS City i Page -4- March 6, 1972 Mayor Hopkins recognized Mr. Robert Daggett, Principal of Rancho Cotate High School, and Mr Robert Stimson, Petaluma High School District Board member, Mr. Stimson spoke briefly in support of the -tax rate election. Discussion followed. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers during the Leaves and Returns above discussion at approximately 7:55 p.m. and returned at approximately 7:57 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-31 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 72-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEED (Sonoma State College--Sewer Easement) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-32 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No.72-33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED TO JAMES H. GROOM AND PEARL GROOM (Project 1968-1) City M anager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72-33 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1968-1a City Manager Callinan reported on Project No. 1968-1a, Coddingland Unit 2 Coddingland Unit 2, advising that the remaining necessary equipment for well No. 7 had been ordered and the well should be in operation shortly. He further advised that Progress Payment #5 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $17,592.88 was in order according to Project Engineer Hudis. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 5 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $17,592.88 for Pro- ject No. 1968-1a was approved. Proposals to Conduct City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposals received from Position Classifica- Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc. and the State Personnel Board tions and Salary Sur- to conduct position classifications and salary survey, vey advised he had checked with neighboring cities which had used both agencies, that both were satisfactory, and recom- mended the State Personnel Board proposal be accepted since the cost was approximately $1,000 less. A brief discussion followed. Resolution No. 72-34 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Page -5- March 6, 1972 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 72 -34 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Nuclear Power Plant Councilman Flores read a statement (copy attached) supporting construction of the proposed P.G. & E. nuclear power plant in Mendocino County, read a proposed resolution supporting same, and urged its adoption. Resolution No. 72 -35 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SUPPORTING THE CON- STRUCTION OF NUCLEAR GENERATING FACILITIES IN MENDOCINO COUNTY BY PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Upon motion. of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 72 -35 was adopted. Press Democrat Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning a Article recent article in the Press Democrat, written by George Manes, which was critical of Rohnert Park. Mayor Hopkins reported he had written a letter to the Editor regarding same. Legislative Review Councilman Smith reviewed legislation concerning open space element requirements for general plans, (AB385) transporta- tion elements for gnneral plans, (SB691) counties establish- ing area planning commissions (SB767) subdivisions having to be in accordance with general plans for approval (AB1301)9 Williamson Land Conservation Act dealing with Agricultural Preserves (AB2358) and emergency legislation concerning Agricultural Preserves (AB1). Councilman Smith read briefly from a legal opinion prepared by counsel for Sea Ranch concerning.the new laws applicable to land development. City Attorney Maxwell responded that said laws would apply somewhat differently to a city. Candidate's Night City Manager Callinan announced the April 5 Candidate's Night being telecast by Storer Cable TV from the City Coun- cil Chambers and reminded that it would not be open to the public due to the limited facilities. Engineer's Fees City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council For Segregating Bonds a letter request of Engineer Milton Hudis for an increase from $50 to $100 in his fees for segregating bonds. Due to Mr. Hudis' absence, discussion on the matter was deferred. Freeway Interchange City Manager Callinan reported that three of the six coven - Overpass ants required in connection with the EDA grant offer for the freeway interchange overpass had been received and that he would be appearing at the March 16th meeting of the State Highway Commission concerning the overpass. Hinebaugh Creek City Manager Callinan read a letter dated February 22nd, from Trestle the Sonoma County Water Agency which advised that an agree- Page -6- March 6, 1972 ment for the widening of Himebaugh Creek channel was neces- sary before that agency could proceed with construction of the railroad trestle. He reported that property owners in the area between the freeway and the railroad had submitted a petition to form an assessment district for the improvement of Himebaugh Creek (Project No. 1972 -3) between these two points and that Engineer Hudis had issued his certificate that the petition received represents more than the necessary 60% of the property owners to form the district. Discussion follow- ed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to respond to the February 22nd letter from the Sonoma County Water Agency and advise that a valid petition had been re- ceived for an assessment district to improve Himebaugh Creek between the freeway and the -railroad and to proceed as necessary. Deer Meadow Village City Manager Callinan reported that he had been contacted by File No. 143 the trust deed holder on the Deer Meadow Village development and was advised that as soon as the property is released from bankruptcy, work will proceed to complete Unit 1 of the development although some minor changes in the plan will be requested. Golden Gate Transit Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding the Golden Service Gate Transit Service and his efforts to have more buses routed through Rohnert Park. Mayor Hopkins was directed to call William Lucius, Golden Gate Bridge Director, and dis- cuss the matter with him. License Agreement re City Attorney Maxwell advised he had prepared a license Bike Path on Spivock agreement regarding the use of Spivock property for a bike Property path between Rohnert Park and Cotati and summarized same. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to execute said agreement. Code of Ethics City Attorney Maxwell reported he had prepared, in resolu- tion form, a proposed Code of Ethics as requested by the Council and distributed copies to the Councilmen. Discus- sion on the matter was deferred to the next meeting. Public Appearances Mr. Roger Kreischer, 128 Alden Avenue, was recognized and discussed briefly with the Council the red curb in front of the Presbyterian Church and the large amount of parking space lost to church goers. Staff was directed to investi- gate the matter. Bike Path Councilman Flores requested that the Girl Scouts who had originally requested the bike path between Rohnert Park Page -7- March 6, 1972 and Cotati be advised. of the Council's action on same. 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