1970/03/02 City Council MinutesROffiNEftT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 2, 1970
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7 :00 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 :00 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith.
and Rogers
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Attorney Maxwell and Engineer Hudis
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February
169 1970 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved in the amount of $10,873.33•
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.
A brief discussion was held on the letter from the Sonoma
County Auditor - Controller regarding Agricultural Preserves
which advised that the tax rate would be approximately
$10.67 instead of $10.82 per $100 assessed valuation if thei-
were no Agricultural Preserves. Mr. Callinan was requested
to get valuation figures for the preserves from the County
Assessor.
Notice of the scheduled L.A.F.C. Public Hearing regarding
Cotati Annexation No. 70 -1 was brought to the attention of
the Council. City Manager Callinan advised the proposed
annexation included the Thomas Page School and that accord-
ing to the L.A.F.C. staff report it would be at least three
years before the City of Cotati could provide sewer service
to the area being annexed. He further advised that sewage
from the school is presently being trucked by the school
district to the Rohnert Park sewer system.
Cotati Sewer Bond Councilman Hopkins suggested that the Council take a posi-
Election tion and issue a statement relative to the upcoming Cotati
sewer bonds election. Discussion followed.
Golf Course Councilman Hopkins commented on the revenues and expendi-
tures of the Golf Course and was advised that budgeted re-
venues for the current fiscal year were $85,000, expendi-
tures $111,000. Discussion followed.
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City Employment
Councilman Hopkins suggested that preference be given to
local or county residents for employment opportunities with
the City.
Police Department
Councilman Hopkins ad-4 -ems that 'he ,,v,qg ,� a ��e � nfo ,tlon
regarding whether or not the Police Department has any train_.
ing program for dealing with civil disorders.
Employee's Education
Councilman Smith remarked that he was disappointed that the
Incentive Program
Council had not seen fit to establish guide lines concerning
eligible off-the-job training courses before approving the
Employee's Education Incentive Program at the February 16th
meeting.
Live Oak Jr-Sr
Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion regarding the
High School
temporary use permit approved for Live Oak Jr -Sr .High
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School.
Councilman Smith moved and Councilman Hopkins.eeconded a
motion to reconsider the granting of the temporary use per -
mit due to the complete uncooperation of Norman Spivock.
Said motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) CouncBmen Smith and Hopkins
NOES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts and Rogers
Riots and Civil
Councilman Buchanan requested the Council to go on record as
Disturbances
supporting more strict laws dealing with riots and civil
disturbances. A brief discussion was held. City Attorney
Maxwell was requested to prepare an appropriate resolution
for discussion at the next regular Council meeting.
Project WS -Calif -333
Well #6 and Tank #1
Engineer Hudis reviewed the bids'received for Well #6 and
Tank #1
and advised that Argonaut Constructors was the low
bidder with a bid of $118,510.90 which was approximately
$22,000 over the engineer's estimate of $95,829.80. Mr.
Hudis advised the Council of possible revision or elimina-
tion of various items with the corresponding reduction in
costs. He advised that H.U.D. officials had been contacted
and advised that they will go along with changes in the pro-
ject as long as the changes do not hamper effectiveness of
the project. Discussion followed.
The Council unanimously agreed to leave the architectural em-
bellishments in the design of the tank, but to reduce the
number of pilasters from 12 to 8. The Council requested Mr.
Callinan and Mr. Hudis to continue to negotiate with Argonaut
Constructors, consult with H.H.D. officials, and bring the
_,.project
back to the Council for award of contract at the next
meeting.
Project 1,970 -2
Engineer Hudis reviewed the bids.reoeived for Project 19702
Snyder Lane
advised that the low bid was S99990.25 submitted by Soiland,
Water Main
Inc. Mr. Hudis recommended this contract not be awarded
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until the Well #6 and Tank #1, project is settled since
the water main will not be needed until Well #6 is built.
The matter was then tabled.
Pipe Leak Locator
City Manager Callinan reported:thet Supt. of Public Works
Wiggins had requested $150 in his budget for a pipe leak
locator, but that the actual cost of the item will be
approximately '359.00. Mr. Callinan recommended approval
of this expenditure.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, purchase of the pipe
leak locator was authorized.
Mayors and Council-
City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Sonoma
men's Meeting
County Mayors and Councilmen's Association meeting to be
held in the Rohnert Park Community Center, March 12, with
dinner to be catered by Chesney's Carriage House. Brief
discussion was held concerning possible handling by the
Cotati V.F.W. of the bar for the event.
Municipal Election
City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Municipal
Election to be held April 14 and announced the names of the
five individuals who had filed for 'the office of Councilman.
He advised that a letter concerning signs would be sent to
each candidate.
Petaluma Board of
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Petaluma
Education Meeting
Board of Education had requested the joint meeting scheduled
for March 19 to be held April 2 due to conflicts. There was
no objection therefore the meeting will be held April 2 at
the Green Mill.
Golf Course City Manager Callinan announced that Golf Pro Bob Porter had
been authorized to allow BankAmericard and Master Charge
cards to be used for membership fees and green fees and the
city would reimburse Mr. Porter the 30 service fee.
Five Creek City Manager (Callinan advised he had written a letter to the
Drainage Problem County Road Department after a field inspection with Flood
Control staff members concerning the serious drainage proble
on Five Creek which causes flooding on the Rohnert Park Farm:
yard area.
Police Dispatching City Manager Callinan read a letter from United Telephone
Service Answering Service regarding termination of the answering
service for Rohnert Park Police and Fire Departments as of
March 31, 1970. Mr. Callinan advised that an application ha<
been submitted under the Omnibus Crime Control Bill to
establish a dispatching center in the Rohnert Park Police
Department and that Chief Dennett had contacted Santa Rosa
Junior College regarding possible employment of police
science students as dispatchers and was advised such student
could be supplied. 'Mr. Callinan was requested to have a
program for consideration at the next Council meeting.
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Ordinance No. 128
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90 IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY
STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
City Attorney Maxwell explained Ordinance No. 128.
Upon motion by Councilmah7loberts, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 128 was
introduced.
Resolution No. 70 -35
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEED TO STATE
OF CALIFORNIA (On -Off Ramps Rohnert Park Expressway Inter-
change, Eastside).
City Attorney Maxwell summarized the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman.Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-35 was
adopted.
.Annexation No. b
City Attorney Maxwell advised that a draft of a proposed
agreement had been received from Mr. Rohnert's attorney, but
that he and Mr. Callinan had not had an opportunity to go
over it, but would in time for it to be presented at the
next Council meeting.
Interchange
City Manager Callinan advised that Argonaut Constructors had
been low bidder for the Freeway Interchange southbound on -of:-
ramps and that he would be in touch with Senator Collier in
the hopes of getting the overpass project funded and out to
bid during 1970.
Flood Waters
James Cronin, 205 Alma Avenue, Rohnert Park, brought to the
attention cf the Council the fact that there had been approxi-
mately 12 inches of water on Golf Course Drive after the
rain March 1 and also that the golf course was in bad shape
due to the water. City Manager Callinan described improve -
ments planned to eventually correct the flooding.
Lorena Manor Mobile
Mrs. Lorraine Curley appeared before the Council to request
Home Park
its consideration,of the-City participating with developers
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in the cost of street light installation on Country Club
Drive. She also stated the Sonoma County Water Agency fee
for checking drainage plans for the proposed mobile home
park was approximately $3,300 and sought the aid of the
Council in possibly obtaining a reduction `of this fee which
seemed exorbitant. Discussion followed. Mr. Golis was
recognized and commented m the absurdity of the plan check
fees and also on P.G.&E's delay in providing cost information
Upon conclusion of the discussion City staff was directed
to contact the Water Agency in an attempt to have the drain -
age plan checking fee adjusted and to follow -up with
P.G. &:E.. The Council denied Mrs. Curley's request for
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the City to share any Dart of installation costs for street
lights on Country Club Drive.
Adjournment There being no further.business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 8 :50 P.m.
Deputy it Clerk