Loading...
1969/08/04 City Council MinutesROHi4ERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The Council of the City of Ri regular session at 7:OO p.m. Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert siding. The regular session tive Session held to discuss Cultural Arts Commission and August 4, 1969 Dhnert Park met this date in in the City Offices, 435 Park with Mayor Rogers pre - was proceeded by an Execu- possible appointments to the the Housing Element Committee Call to Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to Order order at approximately 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Rogers Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, City Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Minutes Buchanan and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 22, 1969 were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Bills Hopkins, and unanimously approved, -the bills presented for payment per the attached list were approved. Executive Mayor Rogers reported that there had been no official Session action taken at the Executive Session. Communim Communications were brought to the attention of the cations Council. No action was taken on any communication ex-- cept as specifically noted in these minutes. Upon request by Councilman Smith, City Manager Callinan read the letter from Storer Cable TV., Inc., regarding the status of fees due under the terms of their franchise. Matters Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion on possible from mobile home regulations relative to construction of the Councilmen homes. Councilman Smith requested the City Manager to have an up to date report on the status of the June 3 letter from Storer Cable TV regarding FCC decision on Channel 12 for the next Council meeting. Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning the status of the proposed project by Young America homes in the El Colegio area. Mr. Callinan advised that a ten- tative map had been filed for a portion of the proposed development and it would be scheduled for the August 18 Council meeting.. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes August 4, 1969 File #0132 Mayor Rogers declared open the scheduled public-, hearing on Mr. & Mrs. the application for use permit for home occupation, bicy- Meacham cle shop at 441 Arlen Drive - Mr. & Mrs. Meacham. City Manager Callinan stated that he had received communi- cations from Jean S. Fay owner of the premises stating that they did not object to the use permit being granted. County Planner Wes Vail read the staff report on the above use permit stating staff's objections to granting same. City Manager Callinan read letters from W.R. Jones, Penney Davis Hanley, Mr. 9 Mrs. Tignor, R. L. Weaver, residents of Arlen Avenue, all objecting to the use permit being granted. iIr. Bob Ryan of 515 Arlen Drive was present and stated that he objected to the use permit being granted. Mr. Meacham was present and stated that with the opposi- tion presented that he had no desire to pursue the matter any further. There being no one else present wishing to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the application for use permit for home occupation to Mr. & Mrs. Meacham of 441 Arlen Drive was denied. File No. 124 City Manager Callinan summarized the request of Mr. Norman Home Appli- Francisco for an additional temporary sign to be placed on ance Co. the roof of the Home Appliance building on the Westerly Frontage Road. Mr. Francisco was present and presented the Council with poloroid pictures of the existing struc- ture. Mr. Francisco stated that this was a temporary sign as was the building just temporary. A discussion was held with the Council, City Manager Callinan, County Planner Wes Vail and Mr. Francisco all taking part. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the additional temporary 4'x6l "Home Appliance Co." sign to be placed on the Home Appliance building for a period of one year. File No. 135 City Manager Callinan summarized the request of Mr. Gordon Western Auto Adam of the new Western Auto Store which is soon to open Store Sign in the shopping center next to TG&Y for a sign variance Variance for a 21x241 illuminated sign, Western Auto type (bro- chure shown to the Council) to be placed in the front of the store. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council made the necessary findings and approved the sign variance application of Mr. Adam for the Western Auto Store. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes August 4, 1969 Page _ 3 General Plan Mayor. Rogers stated that there had been no appointments Housing Com- made as yet to the General Plan Housing Element Housing mittee Committee. Naming new A brief discussion was held concerning the advisability Westerly of renaming the westerly frontage road concurrent with the Frontage Rd. opening of the realigned section being constructed under Project 1968 -a1. Chamber of City Manager Callinan stated that he had been approached Commerce ® by the President of the Optimist Club regarding the Founders Day Founders Day activities. Fie stated that there was no one present tonight but that he thought that the Council should waive the license fee for the amusement concession- aire for Founders Day as they had in the past. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council waived the license fee for the amusement concessionaire to be engaged for Founders Day. Temporary City Attorney Maxwell reported that he had not yet pre - signs pared an amendment to the zoning ordinance to give the control City Manager control over temporary signs but that he would discuss the matter with Mr. Callinan and prepare something. Resolution A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENTS RE No. 69x•75 CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 120 Project No. 1961-1 - Assessment No. 5.3-- 5- 6.2 -1. City Manager Callinan reviewed the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-75 was adopted. Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE INSTALLATION No. 69N -76 OF YIELD SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the above resolution. A discussion was held on the locations listed in the resolu- tion and the possible need for traffic control signs at other locations. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69 -76 was approved Councilman Smith indicated that he felt that the inter - section at Arlen and Almond Drives should be watched very closely, and perhaps a sign, preferrably a stop sign, be placed there during school time. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes Au g 1", ns t 11 9 60 9 T'N rage - 4 Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SER- No. 69-77 VICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Y1 motlon by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman 'Poll JIL� .3. A.) %, Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 69-77 was adopted. Project go. City Engineer Hudis gave his report on the project thus 1968•1 far. fie stated that lie had solicited bids from Strucco, Coddingland Joe Oretga, Siri and Argonaut Constructors for the drive- Frontage Rd way to the Groom building, but as yet had no reply from any of them. A discussion was held on this project between the Council, Engineer Hudis and Mr. Paul Golis. Mr. Paul Golis stated that the City had no right to be on the 1/2 acre Anderson parcel, as they had not received permission from either he or Mr. Anderson, and it was not needed for the road right of way and he requested that the record show his expression to the Council concerning this. The Council requested the City Attorney and Mr. Hudis to look into this matter by the next Council meeting. Progress Payment No. 2 in the amount of $65,149.25 to Argonaut Constructors was presented for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Progress Payment No. 2 to Argonaut Constructors was approved for payment. Mr. Paul Golis appeared again and expressed objections to the drainage ditch constructed on the Knudtsen's property as part of Project 1968-1. He advised that since an ease- ment had not been acquired the construction of the ditch on Knudtsen's property was illegal. A lengthy discussion followed during which Project Engineer Hudis indicated that he didn't think an easement was necessary since he considered the ditch work as improving a natural drainage way. The discussion also included comments on how the storm waters flow through the area. Mr. Golis suggested that the Council members take a personal look at the situation in the field. Upon conclusion of the discussion the matter was referred to Project Engineer Hidis and City Attorney Maxwell for review and a report back to the Council at the next meet- ing with a directive to provide the Council with alterna- tives for the drainage ditch in the event that Mr. Golis was correct. Rohnert Park City Council Meeting August 4, 1969 Page - 5 Project No. City Manager Callinan explained the amended assessment 1967• -1 - Amen— for the area south of East. Cotati Avenue. ded Assess- ment Mayor Rogers declared a conflict of interest and abstained from voting and discussing the matter. The chairing of the meeting was turned over to Vice Mayor Smith. Resolution A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - Country Club No. 69-78 Drive and Snyder Lane Sewer 'Trunk Lines - Rohnert Park Sanitary. Sewerage Project No. 1967 - -1 - Assessment Nos. 2 and 3. City Manager explained the above resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, with Mayor Rogers abstaining., the reading of Resolution No. 69 -78 was waived and said resolution was adopted.: Vice Mayor Smith returned the chairing of the meeting to Hayor Rogers. Freeway City Manager Callinan gave a brief report on the proposed Interchange development of the Freeway Interchange, indicating that funds for the southbound on-off ramps should be approved by the Highway Commission in October. A discussion was held with Mr. Golis, the Council and the City Manager regarding PG &E and Pacific Telephone utility lines to be relocated as part of the interchange develop- ment. Project No. City Engineer tiudis gave a brief up to date report on the 1968•.3 status of Project 1968.3 and presented Progress Payment Copeland #2 to Carl J. Woods in the amount of ;8,636.53 to the Creek Council for approval. Upon motion by Councilman, Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved the Council approved Progress Payment No. 2 to Carl J. Woods in the amount of $8,636.53. City Manager Callinan stated that to date the City's vaca- City Mana- tion program has only been extended to classified perma- ger's Re- vent employees. He requested that Council give permission port -VacaW for year around hourly employees to be eligible for Lion vacation time., specifically hourly employees at the golf course that have been with the City over 6 months. A dis- cussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City Council au- thorized the extension of the City's vacation benefit pro- gram to full -time hourly employees employed at the golf course. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes City Manager City Manager Callihan advised the Council that he will be Vacation on a few days vacation and that Mr. C. A. Wiggins will be City Manager Pro-Tempore until his return. Dennett City Manager Callihan advised that Robert Dennett's mov- Moving ing bill from Unique Van & Storage was included in the Bill bills presented for approval at this meeting. Southwest City Attorney Maxwell reported that the Public Utilities Boulevard Commission had granted a re-hearing on the Southwest Grade Blvd. grade crossing application, but the date has not Crossing yet been set for the re•hearing. Siri August 4, 1969 Page - 6 Work Incen- City Manager Callinan explained the work incentive program tive Program conducted through the State Department of Employment Agreement stating that previous agreement relative to same had commended that expired June 30,`19690 authorize payment to the Siri Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Construction in Smith, and unanimously approved the City Manager was au-• of *3,769000 plus court costs. thorized to execute an agreement with the State Department of Employment entitled "Work Incentive Program Work Experience and Training Project Agreement" dated July 18, 1969. Animal City Manager Callihan reviewed his memo dated August 1, Control 1969 concerning Animal Control and the request for a part• time Animal Control Officer. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, an addition to the 1969-70 budget of 0900.00 for a part-time Animal Control Officer to supplement the Public Safety Department was authorized. The Council indicated that the program should be reviewed periodically to determine effectiveness. City Manager City Manager Callihan advised the Council that he will be Vacation on a few days vacation and that Mr. C. A. Wiggins will be City Manager Pro-Tempore until his return. Dennett City Manager Callihan advised that Robert Dennett's mov- Moving ing bill from Unique Van & Storage was included in the Bill bills presented for approval at this meeting. Southwest City Attorney Maxwell reported that the Public Utilities Boulevard Commission had granted a re-hearing on the Southwest Grade Blvd. grade crossing application, but the date has not Crossing yet been set for the re•hearing. Siri City Attorney Maxwell reported that the judge had granted Lawsuit re a judgement to Siri in the amount of 03,769.00. He re- Expressway commended that the Council authorize payment to the Siri Project Construction in the amount of *3,769000 plus court costs. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Mr. Maxwell's recommendation con- cerning the Siri lawsuit and authorized payment relative to same in accordance with judgement of the court. Purchasing City Attorney Aaxwell stated that he should have some- Ordinance thing for Council consideration by the next meeting and that he had solicited information from different sources relative to purchasing ordinances. Litterbug City Manager Callihan stated that he had received calls Laws regarding something being done about children littering the streets. City Attorney Maxwell stated that there is Rohnert Park City Council Minutes August 4, 1969 Page - 7 a State law that the City could use rather than adopting an ordinance, and that he would look into this by next meeting. Golf Course Mr. Iiaxwell advised that he had played the Rohnert Park. Golf Course and was impressed by its condition. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was then ad- journed at approximately 8:45 p.m. Deputy Hty Clark APPROVED: Mayor