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1970/01/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINCT G January 199 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session 'commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers presiding. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Roger. Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan Absent: (0) None Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer, Milton Hudis9 County Planner, Wes Vdl; City Attorney Maxwell. Councilman Buchanan's Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrival the time being approximately 7 :07 p.m. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 5, 1970, were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved in the amount of $7,644.02. 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. Garden Club Luncheon City Manager Callinan asked who would be able to attend the Garden Club Luncheon on January 22. Mayor Rogers and Coun- cilman Hopkins answered in the affirmative although Council - man Hopkins will only be able to attend the dedication ceremony for the piano to be presented to the city for use in the Community Center Club Room. League Meeting City Manager Callinan asked who would be able to attend the League of Califoriia Cities quarterly meeting in Santa Rosa, January 24. Councilmen Hopkins, Smith, and Buchanan indicated that they will be attending with their wives. City Manager Callinan specifically brought to the attention of the Council the letter from the City of Livermore urging Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties to join the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District and also the letter from Kaiser Aetna requesting that the name Kaiser Aetna be substituted for Everett Giffin on the use permit for a mobile home park on Snyder Lane, File No. 0119. Page -2- January 19, 1970 Air Pollution Councilman Buchanan advised that testing of the County's air is presently being done by the State and that the County does not intend to make a decision on how to proceed until results from study by the State are available. Gymnasium Councilman Hopkins stated he had been approached by many citizens inquiring about a gym for Rohnert Park Junior High School. A discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to contact the Petaluma High School District in order to determine what, if any, plans are made for a gym at the junior high school. City Policy re Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the Sick leave cost of the present city policy with respect to sick leave compared to having the city insured to compensate for extra help that might have to be hired if there were several employees off sick at the same time. City Manager Callinan was :requested to inquire about the cost of such insurance. Cotati Chamber of Councilman Hopkins announced the Cotati Chamber of Commerce Commerce Dinner Dinner on January 30th at the Green Mill and requested authorization to attend. It was indicated by the other members of the Council that authorization was not necessary. Flooding Councilman Roberts inquired as to the cause of flooding at the intersection of Bonnie and Burton Avenues. Community Center Councilman Roberts also mentioned mud sliding from the yard of the Community Center and suggested that perhaps a retain- ing wall or curb be built to hold the mud back from the streets and sidewalks. Traffic Controls Councilman Roberts mentioned the possible need for stop signs at the Arlen Drive and Adrian Drive intersection especially if the area north of the end of Arlen Drive is developed. Sick Leave Counci.man Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning the city's policy of crediting reinstated employees with unused accumulated sick leave. Disclosure of Assets Councilman Smith inquired of Mr. Maxwell as to when he would be in a position to give advice to the Councilmen regarding the new law relating to disclosure of assets. Mr. Maxwell requested that the matter be put on the agenda for the next meeting. College Area Planning Mayor Rogers announced that he had been elected chairman of the Sonoma State College Study Committee. Proposed State and Mayor Rogers announced that he and City Manager Callinan Federal Building for had been exploring various possibilities of having a pro - Rohnert Park posed State office building as well as a proposed Federal Page _3_ January 19, 1970 office building located in Rohnert Park and that six acres would be necessary for both buildings. He indicated that Mr. Codding, Mr. Golis, and Mr. Stone had offered sites, either at no cost or at minimum cost. He suggested the Coun- cil offer land in the future civic center site. Upanmotion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to submit an offer of free or low cost land in the City of Rohnert Park to both the State and Federal Governments for their proposed buildings, the offer to in- clude free land in the future civic center site. Ordinance No. 126 ORDINANCE REQUIRING LOCAL HEALTH PERMITS FOR FOOD HANDLING ESTABLIS01ENTS AND FIXING ANNUAL INSPECTION FEES City Attorney Maxwell summarized the above ordinance and requested permission to mako a minor revision in the text in order to repeal Ordinance No. 79• Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 126 was waived, and said Ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 127 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIP- MENT City Attorney Maxwell summarized the above ordinance. Upon motion by CouncilmanRoberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 127 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted. Resolution No. PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 70°10 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 7010 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, .AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING IN STALLA- 70m11 TION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-+11 was adopted. Resolution No. l RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING HOUSING ELEMENT OF GENERAL 70 -12 PLAN City Attorney Maxwell summarized the above resolution. Page -4- January 19, 19' Upon motion by Councilman. Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 79-12 was adopted. Project 1970-2 City Engineer Hudis explained Project No. 1970 -2 and Snyder Vane Water stated that the cost would be approximately $10,800.00 Main Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS SNYDER LANE WATER MAIN 70 -13 EX`T'ENSION ROHNERT PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1970 -2 AND APPROVING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE City Attorney Maxwell explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved,.Resolut•ion No. 70-13 was adopted. HUD Water Project Engineer Hudis explained the plans for Well No. 6 and Temk TIT 110 1 rro ec � va:a-- Calif - "' " s j ���. discussion was held concern ing the 32 feet height of the tank to be constructed at Well #4 site behind Jack London Hall and the affect that the height of tank would have on the aesthetics of the area. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS ON "WELL NO. 6 AND 70 -14 STORAGE TANK NO. 1 (PROJECT WS- CALIF -333) AND APPROVING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 70 -14 was adopted: AYES: �3� Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and Rogers NOES: 1 Councilman Smith ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins Councilman Smith asked that the record show his no vote was due to aesthetics. Councilman Hopkins asked that the record show his abstention was also due to aesthetics. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS SEWER AND 70°-15 WATER PROJECT NO. 1967 -5 SERIES 1967 -5B-- 3155,601.36. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Councilman Smith stated he believed Mayor Rogers should abstain from voting or discussing this resolution due to a conflict of interest. After a brief discussion with City Attorney Maxwell, Mayor Rollers concurred and the chairing of the meeting was turned over to Vice Mayor Smith. Resolution No. 70-16 Page -5- January 19, 1970 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved, with Mayor Rogers abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 70-15 was waived, and said resolu- tion was adopted. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS SEM AND WATER PROJECT 1967 -5 SERIES 1967 -5B- $155,601.36 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved, with Mayor Rogers abstaining, the reading of Resolution No. 70 -16 was waived, and said resolu- tion was adopted. Project 1969 -3 City Manager Callinan summarized the proposal of First Avram Avenue and 'California Company to purchase bonds for this project at 7% Santa Alicia Drive interest at 80 of par and advised that this project would be on the agenda of the next regular meeting for necessary Council action. Recess Mayor Rogers declared a five minute recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:05 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting, the time being approxi- mately 8:15 p.m. File No. 0143 County Planner Wes Vail called upon Victor Freeman of Deer Meadow Village Western Hosts to present the plans for Deer Meadow Village. Mr. Freeman by referring to a "General Development Plan" explained that this development will consist of 369 town - house type units, 2 and 3 bedroom, to be sold in the $15,000 to ;18,500 price range and that the development includes two small parrs, a clubhouse, and storage areas for resident<< owning campers, etc. County Planner Wes Vail stated that the plans were innova- ti.ve and presented something entirely new to the area. He particularly commented on the excellert planning involving, use of Copeland Creek as part of the landscaping. He indicated that his only reservation was the position of the street which might create through traffic on Ava kvenue. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council gave general approval to the General Development Plan submitted for Deer Meadow Village and dated January 1970. Dismantling Yard City Manager Callinan presented an application for a use permit which had been referred to him by the Sonoma Couty Pianning Department. The application was made by Ralph Bey ^oholm, 4734 Whistler Avenue, for a yard in which to dismantle and repair cars. County Planner Wes Vail indicat- ed that the County staff would recommend denial of the use permit by the County. Page -6° January 19, 1970 Chamber of Commerce Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce representatives John Henman. Bart Mitchell and Ken Cummings were present and participated in a discussion with the Council after president John Henman made a formal request on behalf of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce for the City Council to turn over the receipts from the sale of business licenses which would be in the approximate amount of $6,000. Mr. Henman advised that the Chamber had commitments from several of the area developers to contribute funds if the city would donate the business license fees. A discussion followed. Mayor Rogers polled the Council asking the question, "Would you match the funds pledged if the amount were 33,000?" with the following results AYES: 1 Councily an Roberts NOES: �2� Councilmen Smith and Buchanan ABSTAIN: 1) Councilman Hopkins Mayor Rogers then asked the same question using the amount of `0,000 with the following results: AYES: 0 None NOES: 3 Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and Smith ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Mayor Rogers and unanimously approved, the matter was tabled until the next regular Council meeting. City Manager Callinan was directed to inquire of other cities as to what policies are being used regarding contri- butions of funds to the Chamber of Commerce. Davi Operation City Attorney Maxwell reviewed briefly the Davi operation. Pile 0060 He advised the Use Permit had been issued fob retail and wholesale supplies, but the property was presently being used to repair and store trucks and other vehicles. Mr. Joseph Davi was present and agreed to try and have a solu- tion worked out with City Manager Callinan by next regular Council meeting. Lion's Club Bus Stop City Manager Callinan announced that the Rohnert Parr Lion's Club had pledged $200 to purchase materials for a shelter at the bus stop on Commerce Blvd. at Arlen Drive and that the Rohnert Park Dept. of Public Works would do the construe, Lion work. Mayors and Council- City Manager Callinan announced the Mayors and Councilmen's men's Association Association March 12th meeting will be in Rohnert Park. It was decided to have the meeting in the Community Center with to be catered. Audit Follow-Up C: ;;,y° 't,f- nage:r, Call -nan advised tha the recommendations con - tained in the, 1968-69 audit report concerning building per - mits and purchasing were being implemented. Page -7- January 19, 1970 Corporation Yard l. City Manager Callinan requested, and was given, Council approval to proceed with plans for a corporation yard at Well No. 1 site. Transfer of Funds City Manager Callinan requested Council approval to transfe.,c $1500 from the Fire Protection budget (A/C 510 -94) to the Police Protection budget (A /C 505 -94) in order to purchase equipment for the new police car. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the budgetary transfer of funds as set foxth'above was authorized. Storm water report City Manager Callinan reported that some additional culverts would be necessary in the area of the South Santa Rosa Avenue off -ramp to alleviate the flooding in the northern area of the city. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, City Marsager Callinan was directed to request of the Sonoma County Board of Super - visors and the Sonoma County Water Agency the installation of necessary additional culverts to reduce flooding in the northern area of the city. Annexation No. 6 City Attorney Maxwell reported he had been unable to contac either Mr..Rohnert or his attorney, but hopes to have the Annexation Agreement from Mr. Rohnert by next regular Coune meeting. Lorena Manor Agree- City Attorney Maxwell advised he would have the Lorena ment File 0121 Manor Agreement relative to the improvement of Country Club- Drive ready by the next regular Council meeting. Resolution No.. RESOLUTION REGARDING IMPROVED MEDICAL HEALTH FACILITIES 70 -17 City Manager Callinan read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-17 was adopted. Adjournment to The meeting was adjourned.at approximately 9045 p•m- to an Executive Session executive session. The Council of the Citv of Rohnert Park met this date in cl. ocod executive .'Atorney Maxwell summarized the situation with Crown G -, �?, {�r: °t:oxa' ':ion regarding the Snorkel type piece of equip Fie ad• °:r^,_._,; -�c' LA:u�,t representatives of Crown Coach had oZ equipment for the new fire truck in ,•F.; { ;:;,f: E;YIi; o t'.,l d:i s -()ute over in interest. Page ®8® January 19, 1970 Executive Session The executive session was adjoined and the regular session Reconvened to was reconvened at approximately 10:00 p.m. Regular Session Resolution No., WSO�,UTION APPROVING LEASE-OPTION ,AGREE �T WITH CROWN 70--18 COACH CORPORATION Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 70 ®18 was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith requested the record show that he voted NO because the City did not receive any notice of delay from Crown Coach. City Attorney Maxwell then summarized the situation regardin the delay for the benefit of the audience as follows: The fire truck was to have been delivered in October, 1969, but the Federal government caused delay of shipment of some of the necessary parts because of the war in Viet Nam. In the meantime the interest rates went up. After much negoti- ation Crown Coach was willing to compromise the dispute over interest by furnishing $2,250 worth of equipment for the fire truck with the city paying the difference in the bank interest. The original interest rate was 4% and the interest rate now quoted by the bank is 5 -1/4%. The Council approved the settlement with Crown Coach and adopted Resolution No. 70 ®18 on that basis. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. v �.• Deputy City Jerk