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1970/06/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINII'1.TES June 1, 1970 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7005 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith pre- siding. Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Presents (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Roger: and Smith Absents (0) None Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail and Bond Counsel Philip Assaf. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 18 and 219 1970 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved in the amount of $7,517.03. 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. Railroads Beauti- Mayor Smith commented on the recent Public Utilities Com- fication mission meeting regarding beautifying railroad rights -of- way and urged the Council to be ready by the next meeting with a recommendation for same. Storer Cable TV City Manager Callinan read'a letter from Paul Raymon of Storer Broadcasting Company and also read a copy of a lette7 from Mr. Raymon to Paul Golis regarding program origination, A brief discussion followed. City Manager Callinan was requested to send copies of Mr. Raymon's letter to all local school officials. Mrs. Jane Giles was recognized and requested Council to obtain a cost estimate from Storer TV for telecasting City Council meetings. After a brief discussion Mayor Smith directed staff to obtain such a cost estimate. AB 908 and SB 688 Mayor Smith summarized AB 908 which would impose a 14% tax on gross revenues of cities which operate municipal electrical systems, and spoke in opposition of said bill. Page ®2- June 1, 1970 Mr. Hack Boyette and Mr. Roy C. Bagley, representatives of P.G. & E. were recognized and spoke in support of AB 908. A lengthy discussion followed. Louis G. Beaty, Mrs. Jane Giles, and Paul Golis were recognized and offered comments. Upon motion of Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record as opposing AB 908 and SB 688: AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith NOES: (1) Councilman Buchanan ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Rogers. Undergrounding Steering City Manager Callihan advised of the Undergrounding Steer_ Committee ing Committee meeting held recently and introduced Ralph Pitch of P.G. & E. who reported that the area on Adrian Drive from Collegeview to Southwest Blvd. and down South - west Blvd. approximately to City Hall was the area chosen by the Steering Committee since this is the most heavily traveled area in the city and also because only one home- owner may be involved. Mr. Fitch indicated that total cost of undergrounding in this area will be approximately $359000 to $37,000. A brief discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins During Mr. Callinan's comments Councilman Hopkins left the Leaves and Returns Council Chambers, the time being approximately 8:10 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:12 p.m. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was requested to take the necessary steps to have the area in the vicinity of the intersection of Adrian Drive and Southwest Boulevard established as an underground district. Southwest Blvd. City Wanager Callihan reviewed the Southwest Boulevard Im Project 1970 -4 provement Project 1970 -4 and reported that Robert E. Schwesex Co. of Calif., Ltd. had made a firm bid on the bonds for the project at 81.50 of par or would take a two week option at 83.5o of par. Discussion followed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 70--48 ENTITLED "A 70471 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVE- MENTS" (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 °4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 ®71 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT 70 -72 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970.71) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -76 wa,1- adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS (Southwest Boulevard 70 -77 Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. A motion was made by Councilman Buchanan to give the Robert E. Schweser Company of Calif., Ltd. a two week option at 83.5% of par. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and defeated by the following roll call vote: Page -3- June 1, 1970 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -72 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE 70 -73 (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -73 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS 70 -74 IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion ofCouncilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -74 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING 70 -75 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -75 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT 70 -76 DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM, AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. (Southwest Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip .Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -76 wa,1- adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS (Southwest Boulevard 70 -77 Improvement Project No. 1970 -4) Bond Counsel Philip Assaf summarized the resolution. A motion was made by Councilman Buchanan to give the Robert E. Schweser Company of Calif., Ltd. a two week option at 83.5% of par. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and defeated by the following roll call vote: Page -4- June 1, 1970 AYES- (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins NOES- 3} Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Smith Councilman Rogers moved to accept the bid of Robert E. Schweser Company of Calif., a Cal i f.,Ltd. at 81.5% of par, by ad opt- in .° Resolution vivn N o. ''3_77 . Said. motion was seconder by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES. 2 Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins Councilman Hopkins requested the record show the effective interest rate on the bonds. Bond Counsel Assaf left the chambers to calculate said interest rate. Mayor Smith asked how much delay had been encountered by Young America Homes' request to increase the Southwest Boulk vard project from two to four lanes. Engineer Hudis report- ed approximately three weeks. Deer Meadow Village City Manager Callinan reviewed the Deer Meadow Village File No. 0143 development. Planner Wes Vail advised that the Planning staff was satis- fied with the concept of the general development plan but would like the record to show what the treatment of Cope- land Creek would be. Victor Freeman of Western Hosts made a presentation and advised that Copeland Creek would be landscaped in four increments as units were built. K. Tsuruta of Reay Landscape .Architects was present and con- firmed this. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the general development plan submitted for Deer Meadow Village dated May 16, 1970 was approved. Southwest Boulevard Bond Counsel Assaf returned to the Council Chambers and Project 1970 -4 reported the interest rate on the bonds for Southwest Blvd. Improvement Project No. 19704 would be 8.297% but stated he would recompute the fi{;wxres the following day on a cal- culator and confirm the interest rate. Pigeons in City Manager Callinan reported on pigeons being kept in a Residential Areas single family residential area in the city and requested guidance from the Council. Richard Rockwell, attorney from Antioch representing the California State Racing Pigeon organization spoke in sup- port of allowing homing pigeons in residential areas. City Manager Callinan reported neighbors had complained of Page -5- June 1, 1970 flies, particularly large green flies, and also of the pigeons landing on neighboring roofs. Mr. Hatcher of 768¢ Beverly Drive, was present and upon questioning by Councilman Roberts answered that he had kept racing pigeons in Rohnert Park for approximately eight months. Discussion followed. Mrs. Jane Giles was recognized and asked why the complain- ants had not been advised of this item on the agenda so they could be present. She was advised that this was a general planning and zoning matter and did not apply to Mr. Hatcher exclusively. Mr. Thomas Feeney, insurance agent for the city, was present and advised that Continental Insurance Company would can- cel the policy if the additional premium were not paid. He stated he had solicited quotes from the second highest bidder on the city's insurance coverage and advised that it would be substantially higher than the increase in Continental's premium. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved by the following vote, staff was authorized to pay the increase in premium to Continental Insurance Company. AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts,Rogers & Smitl. NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins A motion was made by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council- man Buchanan, and unanimously approved, to direct the City Attorney to see if any legal recourse against the involved insurance companies might be available to.the city. Coun- cilman Hopkins also requested that the State Insurance Com- mission be advised of the city's insurance problems. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, city staff and the city attorney were requested to draft an ordinance regulat- ing racing pigeons. Mayor Smith requested Mr. Rockwell to see that the State Pigeon Racing organization worked with Mr. Hatcher in keep- ing his pigeons and equipment in line with the organization. regulations. Albert Dominguez re City Manager Callinan reported he had been unable to reach Vietnam and Cambodia Mr. Dominguez to confirm his appearance before the Council and that Mr. Dominguez was not present. City's Insurance City Manager Callinan reviewed the problems of increased Coverage premiums for the city's fire and extended coverage insur- ance. Mr. Thomas Feeney, insurance agent for the city, was present and advised that Continental Insurance Company would can- cel the policy if the additional premium were not paid. He stated he had solicited quotes from the second highest bidder on the city's insurance coverage and advised that it would be substantially higher than the increase in Continental's premium. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved by the following vote, staff was authorized to pay the increase in premium to Continental Insurance Company. AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts,Rogers & Smitl. NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins A motion was made by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council- man Buchanan, and unanimously approved, to direct the City Attorney to see if any legal recourse against the involved insurance companies might be available to.the city. Coun- cilman Hopkins also requested that the State Insurance Com- mission be advised of the city's insurance problems. Page -6- June 1, 1970 Land Investor's City Manager Callinan read a letter from Land Investor's Research Request Research requesting annexation to the city of approximately for Annexation 250 acres of land immediately north of Sonoma State College and adjacent to the city limits. Mr. VanLogan of Land Investor's Research was recognized and advised that a market study had been done for the area which indicated the land could be utilized for college needs. City Manager Callinan advised that Ms. Art Howard of Sonoma Campus Company had verbally expressed opposition to the annexation but was unable to attend the meeting. Discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council indicated it would look favorably upon annexation of approximately 250 acres immediately north of Sonoma State College and adja- cent to the city limits assuming the details of necessary city services can be worked out. Ordinance No. 129 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE; NO. 63 (Zoning Map Change - AP -143- 060 -37 For Proposed Deer Meadcri T 1.1 ;40) -_ City Attorney Maxwell summarized the Ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, the reading of Ordinance No. 129 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith NOES: (0) None Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 67 -19 BY ESTABLISHING 70 -78 WATER RATES FOR CHURCHES City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councf.man Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -78 was adopted. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO MI CITY OF RO:f31TEIV 70 -79 PARK SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON IN PROCEED- INGS FOR ANNEXATION TO BE HELD UNDER THE ANNMATION OF UN- INHABITED TERRITORY ACT OF 1939. ROHNERT PARK ANNEXATION No. 6. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution and advised of the status of the annexation. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -79 was 'adopted. Deputy CitCl Page -7- June 1, 1970 Property Maintenance City Manager Callinan reported that City Building inspector Letters Barnhart had sent out approximately 70 letters to residents to bring attention to maintenance problems at their residen- ces. City Use of Credit City Manager Callinan reported that upon inquiry regarding Cards possible use of Master Charge and BankAmericard for pur- chase of pool memberships he had been advised that neither allow use for memberships of any kind. A brief discussion .followed. Use of Lime in City Mrs. Jane Giles was recognized and reported that a five year old child had had lime thrown in his eyes due to a surveyor using lime to mark lines. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan advised that Engineer Hudi.s would be instructed to advise surveyors not to use toxic lime in the .future. Discussion followed regarding the city's use of lime as a base material for public streets. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 p.m. Deputy CitCl