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1970/04/20 City Council MinutesCall to Order Executive.Session Roll Call Approval of Minutes ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 20, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:13 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest:Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Rogers presiding. The regular session was preceded by an Execu- tive Session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. to discuss per- sonnel matters and at which no action was taken. Mayor Rogers called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:13 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Rogers announced that no action had been taken in the Executive Session held immediately preceding the regular session. Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and Rogers Absent: (1) Councilman Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Hudis, and City Attorney Maxwell who arrived late. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 6, 1970 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved in the amount of $$13,046.84. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought'to'` the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes State and Federal City Manager Callinan read a letter from the General Ser- Buildings vices Administration which advised they had reviewed the ' decision to locate a Federal office building in Santa Rosa and confirmed that this was still their decision. He re -` ported that the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce had pre- viously recommended that this matter be pursued. The Coun- cil concurred and requested Mr. Callinan to continue writ -" ing letters to the appropriate agencies urging that the Federal Building be built in Rohnert Park. CATV City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Federal Communications Commission directed to Congressman Clausen regarding Storer Cable TV's petition to carry the televi- sion signal of KHSL -TV. Since it is a contested matter the FCC was unable to comment on the merits of the case, bL advised that the case was under consideration and study by the Commi.ssion's staff. State Compensation Mr. Roberts of the State Compensation Insurance Fund pre - Insurance Fund sented refund checks totaling $1,604.62 to the Council whic Page -2- April 20, 1970 represented refunds for the years ending July 1, 1967 and 1969 and which reflected the fine safety record of City employees. %ployees Residence The- matter of a. residence requirement for City employees Requirement was defered until next meeting at Coundaman Hopkins re- quest since he had to leave the meeting. Davi Operation Councilman Hopkins stated for the record that he hoped the File 0060 Council would require Mr. Davi to live up to the require - ments'of his use permit. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :25 p.m. Newsletter Councilman Roberts recommended the issuance of a quarterly newsletter to the community to improve communications be- tween the City government and the community. The Council concurred and requested City Manager Callinan to follow through on this. Sign Ordinance Councilman Roberts suggested the City's sign ordinance be enforced now that the municipal election is over. Discus- sion followed. City Manager Callinan stated he had asked County Planner Wes Vail for guide lines on election cam - paign signs and would have them at the next meeting. Recreation Activities Councilman Buchanan requested that the Recreation Commis - for Girls sion provide him with a list of activities available for girls. Canvass of Votes Mayor Rogers announced the Council would meet briefly on Tuesday, April 21, at 7 :30 to canvass the votes of the Munbipal election held April 14, 1970. He recognized candidates Ayers and Beary who were in the audience. Installation of Mayor Rogers announced the installation of the newly Newly elected Council- elected Councilmen would be held Tuesday, April 28, at men 8 :00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with coffee and cake to be served following the ceremony. Water Rate for Mayor Rogers initiated a brief discussion on the possibi- Churches lity of a flat rate for water service for churches. City Manager Callinan was requested to look into this. 1970 Pool Rates City Manager Callinan read the 1969 rate schedule for the swimming pools and recommended that the same schedule be used for 1970. He indicated the Recreation Commission con - curred with his recommendation. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the swimming pools ad- mission rate schedule for 1970 will remain the same as in 1969. Page -3- April 20, 1970 Long Hair, Beards, City Manager Callinan reviewed the situation with regard to Mustaches, etc. long hair, beards, mustaches, etc. and read a portion of the City's "Swimming Pools, Code of Operation ", which re- quired swimming pool male personnel to be clean shaven. He stated that he had discouraged city employees from having long hair, but that the City has no written policy against hiring anyone with long hair, beards, etc. and in fact has employed individuals with both long hair and beards in cer- tain positions. He then read a motion passed by the Recrea- tion Commission at its last meeting suggesting a liberal attitude toward long hair and beards. Ron Rasmussen, Recreation Commissioner who was present, summarized the Recreation Commission recommendation to liberalize policy regarding long hair. Thomas West, Recreation Director spoke in support of liber- alizing policies regarding long hair. Greg Jilka, Chairman of the Board, Associated Students of Sonoma State College, was present and stated he believed city employees should present a good image but questioned whether having long hair presented a bad image. Action was deferred until the next regular meeting so that the full Council could partici- pate and City Attorney Maxwell had time to research the legal questions involved and was present to discuss the matter. Summer Recreation; City Manager Callinan advised that the 1970 Summer Recrea- Program tion Program would be run along the lines of last year's program, except that some more programs for girls were being anticipated. He indicated that a Mrs. Garrett had volun- tered to work with girls and was going to poll teen -wage girls in the community for suggestions for activities they would prefer. Full -Time City Manager Callinan reviewed the matter of hiring a full - Recreation time recreation director and commented on the job descrip -- Director tion he had prepared for the position. He requested authorization to begin recruiting a full -time recreation director so that he could begin work in July, 1970. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point leaves the time being approximately 17°55 p.m. Mayor Rogers suggested that the job qualifications descrip- tion be referred to the Recreation Commission for review and comment prior to Council action on same. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan returned to the Council Chambers at Returns this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :57 p.m. Lorena Manor Mobile City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed Lorena Manor Home Park Mobile Home Park development and summarized the agreement File 0121 between the City and Lorena Manor regarding Country Club Drive. City Manager Callinan reviewed the lot split application for Deer Meadow Village for a split of AP No. 143 - 0604.37 in accordance with a plot submitted. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the lot split was approved. Recess Mayor Rogers declared the meeting recessed at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:10 p.m. Page -4- April 209 1970 Resolution No. 7051 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREWENT BEMMEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND LORENA MANOR, A LIMITED PARTNER- - SHIP CONCERNING LORENA MANOR MOBILE BOMB PARK Upon motion by Co,_,ncilman Roberts, seco ded by (1—, ? l�?as3 Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 70-51 was waived and said resolution wasedopbd by title. Lorena Manor Mobile City Manager Callinan summarized the lot split application Home Park Lot Split cf Lorena Manor Mobile Rome Park. Upon motion by Councilman File 0121 Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the lot split of AP 143- w320 -13 was granted in accordance with the plot submitted with the stipulation that full undergroundin g of overhead electrical utilities which are to be installed along the Rohnert Park Express- way to serve the Lorena Manor Mobile Home Park would be re- quired prior to development of the northerly six acres. (see minutes of March 16, 1970). . Davi npP.rA.'f 1 f1Y1 city N(nager f!al l i '..n re drie':.Ted M..r o )avy' s occ'apaney p °rmi t File 0060 requirements, some of which were to have been met by March 15th but were not. Mr. Joseph Davi was present and explained to the Council there had been illness and a death in the family and he had no funds at this time to proceed with the improvements whic; were to be done by March 15, but that he would make every effort to accomplish them by September 15 as well as the . remaining improvements required in his permit. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mr. Davi was granted until September 15 to complete the required improvements to his operation on Commerce Boulevard, Deer Meadow Village City Manager Callinan presented the revised master plan Pile 014.3 for Deer Meadow Village and advised it had been referred to the Counter Planning Department staff for review and that . a public hearing on the necessary rezoning will be held at the next regular Council meeting. City Manager Callinan reviewed the lot split application for Deer Meadow Village for a split of AP No. 143 - 0604.37 in accordance with a plot submitted. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the lot split was approved. Recess Mayor Rogers declared the meeting recessed at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:10 p.m. Page -5- April 20, 1970 Reconvene Mayor Rogers reconvened the meeting at approximately 8s20p.n Interchange City Manager Callinan reviewed development of the inter- change and advised that an agreement for the interim over- pass structure had been received from the State. N.V. Callinan summarized said agreement which called for various payments to be made by the City, but which will actually be paid by the County under an existing agreement between the City and the County. Resolution No. 70-52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY OVERCROSSING OF U.S. HIGHWAY 101 Upon motinnby Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -52 was adopted. Resolution No. 70-53 RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF, AND DETERMINING HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3 of ORDINANCE NO. 27. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -53 was adopted. Well #6 and Tank #1 Engineer Hudis reported nn the progress of this project and advised that the foundation for the storage tank has been poured. Snyder Lane Engineer Hudis advised that plans are still being prepared Project No. 1969 -1 for the Snyder Lane project and hopefully it will be out to bid shortly. Avram Avenue - Santa Engineer Hudis advised that condemnation proceedings have Alicia Drive been filed on the remaining rights of way necessary for Project No. 1969 -3 this project and the project should be under construction as soon as the ground is dry enough for the contractor to start. Snyder Lane Water Engineer Hudis reported that this project was approximately Main Project No.1970a -2' 2/3 completed. Southwest Boulevard Engineer Hudis advised that Young America Homes had con - Extension Project tacted hen earlier this date and reported they were willing 1970 -4 to pay for the full 86 foot wide road to be constructed now rather than the 60 foot road initially anticipated, in extending Southwest Blvd. to Snyder Lane. Ralph Fitch of Pacific Gas and Electric was present and requested that they be allowed to streamline the street lighting system by only partially undergrounding which would cost approximately $$12,000 whereas total underground - ing would cost approximately 850,000. Pale April. 20, 1579 Discussion followed after which the Council gave approval to Pacific Gas and Electric to use the stream -lined method of electrical utilities in providing street lighting for the Southwest Boulevard Extension project. Country Club Drive City Manager Callinan reported that a petition, had been Project No. 1970 -5 received for an assessment district, signed by Lorena Manor and Cofego Enterprises, to construct Country Club Drive, south from the Expressway to Copeland Creek, and that it had been forwarded to Philip Assaf, Bond Counsel, for pre - paration cf the necessary documents for Council consideration Per Acre Assessment City Manager Callinan read a letter from Engineer Hudis which recommended an increase in the per acre assessment for development fees to $1550 per acre. Discussicn followed. Upon motion by Councf.man Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,, the per acre assess - ment was increased to $1550 per acre with the rate to be reviewed every six months by Engineer Hudis. Railroad Beautifica -- City Manager Callinan reported on the Public Utilities tion Commission staff meeting held on April 14th concerning Rohnert Park City Council resolution regarding Railroad Beautification of rights of way. Mr. Callinan reported that cities should submit specific proposals regarding beautification to the League of California Cities which would act as a clearing house. Another meeting will be held on July 15 with cities, the staff of League of Cali - fornia Cities, and the staff of Public Utilities Commis- sion. 1915 Act Delinquen -a City Manager Callinan reported there were delinquencies in cies the 1915 Act bond payments and requested authorization to advance up to $5,200 of City funds to the County so that interest payments could,be made to bond holders. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to advance up to $5,200 to the County Trea- surer in order to correct delinquencies in the 1915 Act Assessment redemption funds. League of California City Manager Callinan reminded the Councilmen of the League Cities Meeting of California Cities meeting to be held in Vacaville on April 25th. Parks Development City Manager Callinan reported that Recreation Commissioner, Rasmussen, Thiesfeld, and Hunter have met several times recently with Ribera and Sue, Landscape Architects, and park plans were ready for presentation. A joint meeting of the Recreation Commission and City Council was announced for April 2279 1970 at 7 :30 p.m. in the City Offices, with Page -7- April 20, 1970 school officials of both the Cotati and PetW-uma School Districts to be invited. special Council City Manager Callinan requested that a meeting be held fol- Meeting lowing the joint meeting on April 27th to go over the pro- posed Corporation Yard plans with Architect Lawrence Simons Council agreed and a meeting will be held on April 27, 1970 immediately following the joint meethg with the Recreation Commission. Bird Dog Training City Manager Callinan reviewed.the background of the pro - Preserve posed bird dog training preserve project on the City's surplus sewer plant lands. Andy Vetzmadian reported on the current status of the matter and requested the City to look into the cost of providing a minimal cost shelter approximately 16 x 20 feet. It was suggested that the City staff look into the possibility of getting a tent front the Civil Defense Surplus Property Program. City Treasurer's City Manager Callinan advised a letter had been received Salary from the City Treasurer requesting a raise in monthly salary from $50.00 to $90.00. Mr. Callinan advised that the matter would be reviewed in conjunction with the 1970- 71 budget. Public Safety Depart- City Manager Callinan reported that approximately $1600 ment Overtime in overtime pay had been accumulated by officers in the Public Safety Department and requested Council authoriza- tion to pay same. Upon motion by Counalman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, payment of accumulated overtime, up to $1600, to officers in-he Public Safety De- partment was authorized. Well and Tank in City Manager Callinan reported word had been received from Golf Lake Estates the Department of Housing and Urban Development that a formal application would be invited from the City for a new well and tank which is tantamount to approval by HUD. Mr. Callinan stated this was a first for a City since HUD normally only makes grants for correction of existing pro- blems and not to aid new developments. Dennis McQuaid Dennis McQuaid, of 7356 Belita, Rohnert Park, read a peti- Presents Petition tion signed by 22 residents of Rohnert Park and filed it with the Council. A copy of said petition is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at Returns this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :05 p.m. Page -8- April 209 1970 Children Pla ying William Cahill of 7795 Beverly Drive, Rohnert Park, spoke in Streets regarding children of the community playing and riding bikez in the city streets and requested the press and police depax�tment be contacted regarding a program to educate children not to play in the streets. Council requested staff to discuss this with Chief Dennett. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9 :30 p ®m. until Tuesday, April 21, 1970 at ,7 :30 p ®m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park. Deputy Ci-Cle!k APPROVED: