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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. Page -2- 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 File 0145 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 Page -3- March 2, 1970 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. Page -4- March 2, 1970 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 File No. 0121 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 Page -5- March 2, 1970 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