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1970/10/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 5, 1 970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in' regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. The regular session was preceded by an Executive Session which commenced at approximately 6:55 p.m. and at which all Councilmen were present, and which was held to dis- cuss a possible appointment to the Recreation Commission and to interview Mrs. Nancy Mettert, one of the citizens being considered for the appointment. Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Presents (5) _Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Mayor Smith Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, County Planner Vail, Bond Counsel Phil Assaf, and Engineer Hudis Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of September 21 ana 28, 1970 were approved. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills presented in the amount of $$69732.20 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. Mobile Home Parks City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council a Petaluma High School District Board of Education resolution urging a moratorium on further mobile home developments. Mayor Smith initiated a discussion during which the contribution that mobile homes make to the hous- ing needs and their acceptance as a legitimate form of housing was mentioned. Mayor Smith made a motion to encourage only adult mobile home parks, explaining that it would not be in the best interests of the community to place a moratorium per se on mobile home parks since FHA, as a prerequisite for financing makes provision for non - adults and directing staff to pre- pare an appropriate resolution to urge action by appropri- ate State officials concerning school finances problems related to mobile homes. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved. Page -2® October 5, 1970 Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :25 P.M. Golden Gate Bridge Mayor Smith advised that he had contacted Mayor Lucias of District Healdsburg regarding possible support for getting Rohnert Park included in the Golden Gate Bridge District Transit Study and that he will be'contactink- him again. .Executive Session Mayor Smith advised that an executive session had been held prior to the regular session to continue the interviews for applicants for the Recreation Commission and that no action had been taken. He further advised that the ex-officio mem- ber,of the Council would be meeting with the Recreation Commission to solicit their feelings regarding the appli- canto. Annexations Mayor Smith initiated a discussion regarding annexation pro - cedures relating that the Local Agency Formation Commission had suggested that cities appoint an annexation officer to co- ordinate proposed annexations before formal application to the LAFC. Discussion followed. The Council suggested that City Manager Callinan should act as Annexation Officer and that the Council should review all annexation proposals before formal application to the LAFC. Mr. Callinan advised that he would inform Land Investors Research of the Council's feeling and suggest that they hold off filing Annexation No. 7 with the LAFC until an agreement is reached with the City. Paul Golis Mayor Smith brought to the attention of the Council two communications directed to him from Mr. Paul Golis, one con - cerning loss of sales tax revenue from Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park and another regarding the lowering of P.G. & E. rates. Mayor Smith mentioned the Council's recent con- tact with the P.U.C. concerning the rate matter and the negative reply received. He recommended no further action by the Council, but suggested that if Mr. Golis wanted to pursue these matters he should feel free to do so. Project No. 1956 ®1 Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1956 ®1, Amended Assessment Nos. 6.9.3.3 and 6.52.1.1. City Manager Callinan advised that m written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 70 -128 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMEDTDED ASSESSMENT (Project No, 1956 -1, Assessment Nos. 6.9.3.3 and 6.52.1.1) Upon.motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resole tiori No 70-128 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Campaign Signs City Attorney Maxwell summarized a proposed ordinance for campaign signs. Discussion followed. Mr. Maxwell was re- quested to make some revisions in the proposed ordinance and bring it back at the next regular meeting. October 5, 1970 Directional Signs City Manager Callinan read a proposed amendment to the Adjacent to Freeway Zoning Ordinance regarding directional signs along the Freeway. Discussion followed during which the Council suggested some changes. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to re- draft the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance rela- tive to directional signs along the Freeway in accordance with Council direction and set the matter for public hear- ing. Redwood Estates Mobile City Manager Callinan reviewed Mrs. Curley's request for Home Park Sign a 50 sq. ft. directional sign between the Freeway and File 0121 Commerce Boulevard near the end of Arlen Drive. Discussion followed in which Mrs. Curley participated. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Curley's request for a directional sign between the freeway and Commerce Boulevard for the Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park was approved for a period of six months, subject to Maurice Fredericks approval as to location. File 0164 City Manager Callinan summarized the application of Nor -Cal Nor -Cal Design Design Group for a use permit for a car wash and gas pumps Car Wash and Gas on Southwest Boulevard. Pump County Planner Wes Vail read a report of the Planning Department recommending denial of the use permit. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the use permit application of Nor -Cal Design Group for a car wash and gas pumps on Southwest Boulevard. Mr. Loyd Olsen of Nor -Cal Design Group, was recognized and spoke in support of the application and answered questions of the Council. Mr. Eugene Field, representing Larry Williams who recently purchased the existing car wash on Southwest Blvd., spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Pat Taylor, owner of the H?operty on Southwest Blvd. where the proposed car wash and gas pumps planned to locate, was recognized and spoke in support of the application. Mr. Dave Chaddock, operator of Dave's Texaco, was recognized and spoke in opposition to the application. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica- tion of Nor -Cal Design Group for car wash and gas pumps on October 5, 1970 Southwest Boulevard was denied. Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point, the time being approximately 8 :20 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 8930 P.M. Project No. 1969 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Snyder Lane Improvement Snyder Lane Project. He reported on a meeting with school officials relative to the proposed assessment on the high school site. Discussion followed with Engineer liudis participating. Resolution No: 70 -129 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 110. 69 ®114 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRO - CEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE" (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu - tion No. 70 --129 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 70 -130 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 69 -124 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IUROVE- MEN'TS" ( Snvder Lane Street.Imnrovement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimou* approved, the reading of Resolu- tinn No_ 70..13(1 urn.p waived a.»d gPJA reanllitinn wad a.dppted. Resolution No. 70 -131 A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Ubon motion of Councilman Roa-ers. seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -131 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Re9olnt3.on No. 70 --132 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1). Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -132 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page -5- October 5, 1970 Resolution No. 70-133 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE. (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -133 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 70 -134 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -134 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 70• -135 A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -135 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 70 -136 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEY'IENT BONDS (Snyder Lane Street Improvement Project No. 1969 -1) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70 -136 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1970 -4 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project No. 1970 -4, South - Southwest Boulevard west Blvd. and reported on recent discussions with railroad officials who advised that installation of the grade cross- ing should be done by December 1. Engineer Hudis reported on the balance of the project, commented on the proposed installation of fencing on the south side of the street, west of the railroad, installa- tion of guardrails, and drainage at the intersection of Burton Avenue and Southwest Boulevard. Project 1970 -5 City Manager Callinan reviewed proposed Project 1970-5, Country'Club Blvd. Country Club Blvd. and read a letter from Mr. Paul Golis Page -6- October 5, 1970 regarding sidewalks and tree maintenance on proposed Country Club Drive. Mr.. Callinan advised that requiring the first year of tree maintenance by the contractor had been dis- cussed with the Council for previous projects and was in- cluded in the Southwest Blvd. and Snyder Lane projects. 11'14w. Paul GV1J,D WAR relit/milli ze U. a11d proposed tihe _11_1____-I___ LU.LJL- V.Jl of sidewalks on the west side of Country Club Drive. He also mentioned the estimated high cost of first year main - tenance for the trees in the Country Club Blvd. Project. Discussion followed with Mrs. Curley, Bond Counsel Assaf, and Engineer Hudis participating as well as Mr. Golis. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers during Returns the above discussion, the time being approximately 9 :08 p.m. Project 1970 -5 City Manager Callinan was directed to compute a figure at Country Club Blvd. which the city could plant bare root trees and assume main- tenance for them rather than individual contractors doing it. Councilman Rogers made a motion to eliminate sidewalks on the west side of Country Club Drive from the entrance of Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park to Copeland Creek. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts. Discussion followed, after which Councilmen Rogers and Roberts with- drew their motion and second respectively. Councilman Rogers made a motion to eliminate sidewalks on -f:'ha wcai- oiAo of nn�s�i -rortr i'!l'i� T6niTro f'»nm -1-i�c �ri-Yr�nno nf" ..aav .vN N.A. ASV V VVKLt Vd.� NiVLN a!i1vV ai Va.. Viav v Vicab.ivv va Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park to Copeland Creek, pro- vided that Mrs. Curley presents an acceptable landscape plan for the "sidewalk" area and would landscape and main- tain the area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved. Project 1970 -7 City Manager Callinan reviewed Project 1970 -7 and advised Water Pollution that Progress Payment No. 2 to J. R. Peters Engineering Control Plant Demon- Construction in the amount of $58,490.80 was in order. stration Project Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment #2 in i:ha a.mnim+ of 9gA_AQn_An in .T_ R_ Pa+n".q P+.nsrinpprinv nnn.- struction was approved. City Manager Callinan advised that a change order in the amount of $2,740 was necessary to provide drain rock chan- nels in the sedimentation - equalization pond. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $$2,740 was approved to provide drain rock channels in the sedimentation- equalization pond per the letter dated September 29, 1970 from Yoder- Trotter -Orlob & Associates. Page -7- October 5, 1970 City Manager Callinan advised that a change order in the amount of $3,700 was necessary to clean the banks of the oxidation pond. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $3,700 was approved to allow cleaning of the dike of the oxidation pond per the September 30, 1970 letter from Yoder - Trotter -Orlob & Associates. City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 134 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers,'and Smith NOES: (0) None Resolution No. 70 -137 RESOLUTION ENDORSING ABAG'S HOUSING STUDY GOALS City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -137 was adopted. Auditor's Report City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the For Year Ended Council the external audit reports prepared by Touche, June 30, 1970 Ross & Co. for the year ended June 30, 1970 and distributed at the last regular Council meeting. A brief discussion followed. (Clerk's notes Per request of Project Engineer subsequent to meeting, these change - orders have been lumped together as part of Change -Order No. 1 request to Federal Government. P.M.C.) Project 1970 -8 City Manager Callinan reviewed proposed Project 1970 -8, Commerce Blvd. Commerce Boulevard Bridge at Hinebaugh Creek, and requested Bridge at Hinebaugh authorization from the Council to commence design engineer - Creek ing so this project could: hopefully go to bid in December or January. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, authorization was granted to proceed with design engineering on Project 1970 -8. Project 1968 -1 Engineer Hudis reported briefly on the status of Project 1968 -1, i.e., the planned sewer main on the west side of the Freeway. Ordinance No. 134 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF PIGEONS AND PROVID- ING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 134 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers,'and Smith NOES: (0) None Resolution No. 70 -137 RESOLUTION ENDORSING ABAG'S HOUSING STUDY GOALS City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -137 was adopted. Auditor's Report City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the For Year Ended Council the external audit reports prepared by Touche, June 30, 1970 Ross & Co. for the year ended June 30, 1970 and distributed at the last regular Council meeting. A brief discussion followed. on motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith and City Manager Callinan were authorized to work out recommendations to be submitted to the PUC regarding voluntary agreements between cities and railroads for landscaping of railroad rights of way. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPRO D: De uty Cit Cler ti Mayor Page -8- October 5, 1970 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Rvbcrtw`�, and uaJailiueously approved, the CX VeGtla1 alAdit(J� ki reports prepared 'by Touche, Ross and Co. for the year ended June 30, 1970 for the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Civic Commission were approved and accepted. gore City Manager Callinan requested time for more research on the matter of horse regulations. Council suggested that copies of horse regulations or ordinances from other cities be obtained. The matter was deferred until the next regu- lar meeting. Maternity Benefits City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- cil the desirability of a maternity benefit for city employ- ees. Discussion followed after which staff was directed to ascertain the amount of maternity benefits paid by neighbor- ing agencies. The matter was deferred until the next regu- lar meeting. Officer Holmes City Manager Callinan read a report of police activities from Chief Dennett which commended Officer Holmes for his excellent work in identifying the suspects in two recent incidents. Bird Dog Training City Manager Callinan reported on a meeting of the "bird Preserve on Sewer dog training club" and summarized the request of Andy Plant Lands Vetzmadian and the club for approximately $250 from the city for a sign, shelter, and pen for birds for the pro- posed bird dog training preserve on the city's surplus sewer plant lands. Discussion followed in which Mr. Vetzmadian Participated. upon advice from City Attorney Maxwell, the Council decided it could not contribute funds, but indicated that the City would provide use of the land at no cost under a written agreement with the club. Railroad City Attorney Maxwell explained the legal implications of Beautification a recent letter from the Public Utilities Commission re- garding beautification of railroad rights of way. Mayor Smith requested Council authorization to work with City Manager Callinan in working out recommendations for terms of an agreement to be submitted to the PUC. on motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith and City Manager Callinan were authorized to work out recommendations to be submitted to the PUC regarding voluntary agreements between cities and railroads for landscaping of railroad rights of way. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPRO D: De uty Cit Cler ti Mayor