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1969/07/22 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 229 1969 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 South- west Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers presiding. The scheduled executive session was not held. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Rogers Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, City Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 7 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councdman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for payment were approved. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Cultural Arts Upon motion by Counalman Smith, seconded by Councilman Commission Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Nancy Thiesfeld was re- appointed to the Cultural Arts Commission for a four (4) year term, expiring July 1, 1973• Golden Gate Bridge Councilman Hopkins gave a brief report on the tour of the Tour Golden Gate Bridge taken by City Manager Callinan, Superin- tendent of Public Works Wiggins, and himself. He also pre- sented the Council with an original rivet which had been presented to him by Golden Gate Bridge Director Lucius who arranged the tour. The Council ordered that the rivet be properly mounted for display in the City's trophy case. PG & E Feather River Councilman Roberts reported on the trip sponsored by Pacific Trip Gas and Electric Company through their Feather River facili- ties which was taken by Councilmen Roberts and Hopkins, and Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins. File No. 0133 City Manager Callinan summarized the request of Evangelist Gospel Tent Jack Willoughby for a temporary use permit for 30 days to erect a gospel tent on AP No. 143 - 050 -18 at Commerce Blvd. and the Expressway intersection, behind the Texaco Station. County Planner Wes Vail recommended Council approval of the use permit providing there were no signs except those affix- ed to the tent or those approved prior to erection, that there be no on street parking on Commerce Boulevard, that adequate clean --up provisions be made. July 22, 1969 Page --2- Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, a temporary use permit to Evangelist Jack Willoughby, Echo's of Faith Revivals, Inc. to erect a gospel tent on AP No. 143 - 050 -18, at the inter- section of Commerce Blvd. and the Expressway was approved with the conditions set forth by the County Planner Wes Vail. General Plan The Council asked that the City Manager prepare a list of Housing Element possible committee members for the General :Alan Housing Element Committee for the Council's consideration at the next regular meeting. Temporary Signs Following a brief discussion regarding the City Manager being authorized by the Council to approve the use of tempor- ary signs within the City limits, the Council requested City Attorney Maxwell to draft an amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance to include this authorization. Proposed Mobile City Manager Callinan advised that he and County Planner Home Development Wes Vail had met with Mrs. Curley and Bill Napranos, mobile home developers, to review the mobile home park proposed for along Country Club Drive. He indicated that the improve- ment. of Country Club Drive was discussed at the meeting also. County Planner Wes Vail advised the Council to keep in mind how they wanted the area around the future Civic Center site developed when approached for development in the area. Time limit on Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding the development desirability of the Council setting a time limit on develop - ment of areas which have required Council approved zoning changes. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Portion of Future Santa 69 -68 Alicia Drive Right of Way). City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-68 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM CODDING ENTERPRISES 69 -69 (Portion of Interchange right of way) City. Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-69 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM CODDING ENTERPRISES 69-70 (Project 1968 -1 - temporary construction easement) July 22, 1969 Page -3° City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -70 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN 69-71 ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 351 - Sonoma State Expressway Improvement Project No. 1966 -2 City Manager Callinan summarized the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69x-71 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION .APPROVING AND ADOPTING .A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF 69.72 ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969 -70 City Manager Callinan advised that the changes requested by the City Council had been made in the preliminary budget, and plus additional changes in the Streets & Bridges budget to allow for the interchange right of way to be acquired and the sewer and water utilities to be relocated to clear the interchange right of way. Councilman Hopkins suggested that at some time in the future when an fairly accurate estimate of the number of players per year could be made that the $500 per month fee paid the Golf Pro be removed and a per centage of the green fees be paid the Pro as an inducement to increase the play on the course. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -72 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MORRIS MAWSON DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY 69 -73 City Attorney Maxwell explained that Mr. Mawson would represent the City in minor matters at no extra cost to the City, which would give the City better attention and service in regard to legal matters. City Attorney Maxwell read Resolution No. 69 -73. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -73 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGRER AMENDING 69 -74 PRIOR AGREEMENTS REGARDING THE SNACK BAR AND THE PRO SHOP. City Manager Callinan reviewed the prior agreements with Golf Pro Robert Porter, and reviewed the 'changes proposed in the amendment thereto. Councilman Hopkins suggested that at some time in the future when an fairly accurate estimate of the number of players per year could be made that the $500 per month fee paid the Golf Pro be removed and a per centage of the green fees be paid the Pro as an inducement to increase the play on the course. July 22, 1969 Page -4- Golf Pro Porter was present and advised that he had received a copy of the amendment to the agreement and it was accept- able as discussed with City Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Resolution No. 69 -74 was adopted. Project No. 1968 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis was present and gave an up to Coddingland date status report on the improvements to the Coddingland frontage road on the west side of the freeway, and advised that the project should be completed in August. Mayor Rogers questioned the height of the culvert at Hine- - baugh Creek, which was to be constructed high enough to allow equestrian traffic. Engineer Hudis assured the Coun- cil that a horse and rider could go through the culverts since the boxes were fourteen feet high. Engineer Hudis advised that a bid of approximately $3712.00 had been received from Argonaut Constructors (contractor for the frontage road) for the construction of the drive- way into the Groom property; and that the bid received from Rapp Construction was approximately $2,000.00 higher than Argonaut. Both bids were much higher than the engineer's estimate. After a lengthy discussion staff was requested to advise Argonaut Constructors that the Council was concerned with the high bid for the driveway; and that staff was to obtain bids from smaller contractors in the area. Freeway Inter - City Manager Callinan advised that the State has changed change their right of way lines, and it will cost much more to relocate the sewer and water utilities in the area of the interchange than originally anticipated. He indicated that Engineer Hums and he were going to discuss the matter with County officials to determine if the County shouldn't participate in the relocation of the sewer and water lines. The City Manager advised that the State was requesting rights of way and other matters in order to begin construc- tion on the southbound on -off ramps. Mr. Fitch of P.G.& E. was present and advised that a job order for the relocation of the electrical utility facilities had been made up and approved, and the relocation should be completed by September 15th. Madden Case City Manager Callinan reported on his appearance in Small Claims Court with Officer Heath regarding the death of the Madden dog allegedly from being shot with a tranqualizer gun. The City Manager advised that the Court had awarded Mrs. Madden 850 plus court costs, which was much less than the $300 requested by Mrs. Madden. He advised that the matter had been forwarded to Feeney's Insurance Agency for July 22, 1969 Page -y5- payment arrangements. Golf Course Dedica- City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Golf tion Course dedication to be held Saturday, July 26th at 1o00p.m. Water System City Manager Callinan explained that the demand on Coyote Booster water has lowered water pressure available from that source and that a booster pump is being installed to guarantee availability of water from that source. The City Manager also indicated that he felt that the Flood Control District was not keeping adequate pressure in the Coyote water line due to P.G. & E. rates differing at different hours. Falbo Chess Club City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Dr. Falbo who has formed a chess club in Rohnert Park of approximately 40 children, has prepared a letter to be sent to the homes of children who have misbehaved in the Community Center be- yond Dr. Falbo's control. Dr. Falbo's letter requests a $5.00 deposit before such children can return to the club to cover costs of destruction by the child. Siri Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell advised that the judge had made a Re Expressway judgement to Siri in the amount of 33,700. Mr. Maxwell asked that the matter be deferred until he had an oppor- tunity to review the lengthy opinion before making a recom- mendation to the Council. City Attorney's City Attorney Maxwell reported that there were no changes Report in the status of the Expressway Interchange right of way lawsuit; or the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing. Davi City Attorney Maxwell advised that he and Attorney Mawson have been reviewing all correspondence involved in the Davi Case and that a misdemeanor criminal complaint will be filed against the Davi's before the end of the week. Dog Complaint Mr. McAllister, Rohnert Park resident, appeared and register- ed a complaint with the Council regarding numerous dogs in the area of Beverly and Bernice Avenue, and asked that the Council please remedy the situation. Mrs. Jane Faust was present and also registered a complaint about dogs in the same area, advising that dogs were bark- ing from 2 - 5 a.m. Councilman Hopkins requested that the staff prepare a re- port on the amount of time spent by Public Safety Officers catching dogs and cats. City Manager Callinan advised that he and Chief Dennett had discussed the possibility of employing a college stu- dent or reserve officer specifically for the purpose of Animal Control. July 229 1969 Page -6- Councilman Smith suggested that the impound fees be raised to discourage residents turning their dogs loose at night. Councilman Smith also suggested that one night a week be spent in an all out dog and cat hunt by all officers and reserve officers. The subject was deferred until the August 4th meeting. .Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8 ®10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: