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1968/08/19 City Council MinutesROMMRT PARK CITY COUNCIL FMTU .'ES August 19, 1968 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Mrs. Loebsack's resignation with regret, and directed the Mayor to forward a letter to Mrs. Loebsack expressing the Coun- cil's appreciation for her service on the Cultural Arts Commission. Discharge of Firearms The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in within City Limits regular session commencing at 7900 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7 :00 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith and Councilman Buchanan Mayor Roberts Arrives Late 9 (1) Councilman Buchanan Commuter Tax Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell City Engineer Hudis, County Planner Wes Vail Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 5, 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved the bills presented for approval were approved. Cultural Arts Mayor Roberts advised that he had contacted the Cultural Commission Arts Commission and Mrs. Helen Loebsaek and that no under - standing could be reached regarding Mrs. Loebeack's resign ation. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Mrs. Loebsack's resignation with regret, and directed the Mayor to forward a letter to Mrs. Loebsack expressing the Coun- cil's appreciation for her service on the Cultural Arts Commission. Discharge of Firearms Councilman Smith initiated a discussion regarding the dis- within City Limits o'bt rge of'firearms within the City limits, and requested the Council's feelings regarding a City Ordinance against the discharge of firearms within the City Limits. After a brief discussion City Attorney Maxwell indicated that he would check the existing applicable State Laws and report back at the next regular meeting. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting Arrives the time being approximately 7910 p.m. Commuter Tax Councilman Smith initiated a U-1sousslon regarding the commuter tax to be levied by the City and County of San Francisco. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council went on re- cord as apposing the commuter tax and directed the City August 19, 1968 Page -2- Manager to prepare a resolution expressing the Rohnert Park City Council's position for forwarding to San Francisco Mayor Alioto and the San Francisco County Board of Super- visors. Library Tax Mayor Roberts initiated a discussion regarding the possible creation of a special taxing zone within the Sonoma County Free Library system. City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal report on the public hearing held by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors which he, Mayor Roberts and City Man. agar Callinan attended. He reported that no action was taken_ by the Board at that time although the Board indicated that it intended to set up a special library tax zone for Rohnert Park and Cotn.+i . Neighborhood B City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Paul Golis and Presi- dent Bill Ayers of the Homeowners Association had expressed concern as to the amount of research performed before the Council's approval of the proposed new elementary school site in Neighborhood B and that he had therefore scheduled the matter for further discussion with the Council and had also requested Planner Vp-il to tlratisara a r�nnr ! nr, f t,n m, d _ _ _.__ - ° x -- °,�_... a ..,, �. �,�. Ww ,. �• <.• �.s.. �... ��. County Planner Wes Vail submitted a report which included statistics of elementary schools in the Santa Rosa area. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council; the City Manager; Mr. Duncan Coleman, Superintendent of Cotati School District; Mr. Jim Davidson. Assistant Superintendent, Cotati School District; County Planner Was Vail; Mr. Paul Golis, developer; axed. Mr. Bill Ayers representing the Rohnert Park Homeowners Association. Ordinance Noe 106 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIFT OF ROIRMT PARK PROVIDING FOR THE FENCING 01" SWU91II.VG POOLS, City Manager reviewed Ordinance No. 106 which had been in- troduced at the August 5, 1968 meeting. He also reported that notice of the possible adoption of the ojeejnance had been sent to pool owners in the City. Upon motion by Councilman Rogerag seconded by Councilman B— whanar, and unanimously a, - ..owed, the reading jai' Ordiln- ance No. 106 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted. Mr. Ralph Jones of Braden -Jones Realty was present and asked the Council if apartment and housing complexes must abide by the Ordinance. Mr. Jones was advised that the only exception would be topography or other conditions which make literal compliance with the CS a_.d_--- t ,! !f! (dl T or impossible, and this exception in the fencing system must be approved by the chief building official. Storer Cable TV City Manager Callinan read a letter dated August 15, 1968 from Mr. A.C.R. Stone in reply to the Council's request for a comprehensive and accurate report as to the status August 19, 1968 Page -3- of Storer's activities in Rohnert Park. The City Manager pointed out that Storer Cable TV did not indicate in writ- ing what channels they would commence service with, as the Council had requested. A discussion followed with Storer representative, Bill Schiller. Mr. Bill Ayers, Mr. Ralph Jones, Mr. McMenomey Caere present and recognized, and commented on the need for CATV service. Councilman Smith made a motion to revoke the Storer Cable TV, Inc. franchise, but was advised by City Attorney Max- well that the motion would be out of order, that the motion should be to set a date for a public hearing on revoking the franchise. The motion failed for lack of a second. City Manager Callinan suggested a reduction in Storer's monthly fee if not all channels are provided as specified in the franchise. Councilman Smith moved and Councilman Hopkins seconded a motion that the Council authorize Storer Cable TV, Inc. to proceed with the installation of facilities in Rohnert Park, with service being provided on November 19 1968 pro- viding that prior to delivery of any signal they meet and arrive at a common ground at which a reduced rate will be given until such time as all channels are delivered per the ordinance granting the franchise. Councilman Rogers declared a conflict of interest and ab- stained from the discussion and voting on the matter. Councilman Smith's motion was approved on a voice vote with Councilman Rogers abstaining. Community and Recrea- City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report tion Building on the status of the Community & Recreation Building. He reported that on Friday August 16, 1968 bids were opened in the City Council Chambers for the construction of the Community & Recreation Building. The bids received were as follows: Larry Robbins Construction It 1399500 Rapp Construction Company 137,700 James Construction Co., Inc. 1339000 E. H. Chapman, !no. 129598 Mx. Dave Walker of E. H. Chapman, Inc. was present and presented the Council with a letter, which was read by the City Manager, asking the Council to revise the Chapman bid to read $125,980.00. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council, City Attorney Maxwell, City Manager Callinan and architect Lawrence Simons. City Attorney Maxwell advised that had there been an error in addition of a column of figures the bid could be corrected., however, these bids were submitted August 19, 1968 Page -4- as one figure, and this figure had been written out in full and then written again in figures. Councilman Smith made the motion to award the bid for the construction of the Community & Recreation Building to the second lowest bidder, James Construction, with the intent to make changes and modifications where we can to bring the bid figure within the budget. The motion failed for lack of a second. Witt' sager Callihan gested that the architect work with the subcontractors of the James Construction bid in an attempt to bring the $1339000 down to within the figure budgeted for the construction of the building. Recess Mayor Roberts called a brief recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 905 P.M. Recowrene. Mayor Roberts called -the meeting to order, the time being approximately 9030 p.m, v1sou.ssion continued on the Community and Recreation Center bids. Mr. Walker.of Chapman spoke briefly and apologized for the error in their bid. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Counci.lmart Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted the bids received, and referred them to the City Staff for re- view and recommendations. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Budget & Tax Rate City Manager Callinan provided the Council with copies of a comparative report of sales tax receipts of other cities within Sonoma County, and explained the reasons for the proposed increase of 440 in the General Property Tax. Resolution No. 68 -89 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968 -69 City Attorney Maxwell summarized the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchancn, and approved by the followir_g roll call vote, the reading of Resolution 6889 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted. Buchanan - Aye Hopkins - No Rogers .- Aye Smith w Aye Roberts ® Aye August 199 1968 Page -5- Resolution No. 68 -90 A RESOLUTION WTHW=NG THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPART - EMS AND PAY THE INMMTEDNESS TO THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968 -69 City Attorney Maxwell explained Resolution 68 -90 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -90 was waived, and said resolu- tion was adopted: Buchanan - Aye Hopkins - No Rogers - Aye Smith - Aye Roberts - Aye Resolution No. 68-91 RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968 -69 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARR. City Attorney Maxwell explained Resolution No. 68 -91. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the increase in taxes. Mr. Paul Golis was present and suggested that the Council hold a public hearing regarding the tax increase before voting on the resolution. Mr. Jim Cronin asked the Council if the golf course expenses were deducted from the City budget. Mr. Cronin was informed that they were not. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -91 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted: Buchanan - Aye Hopkins - No Rogers - Aye Smith - Aye Roberts - Aye G.O. Bonds City Manager Callinan explained to the Council the procedure for placing General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $100,000 for park improvement on the November General Election Ballot. Resolution No. 68 -92 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION - PARK AND RECREATION City Manager Callinan summarized subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan., seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -92 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 68 -93 A RESOLUTION DETEF34INING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLE- August 19, 1968 Page -6- RECREA- TION City Manager Callinan summarized said resolution. Upon motion by Coundaman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 6893 was waived and said resolution was adopted, Ordinance No. 107 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED =BTELTAMSS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT; DECLAR_ ING THE .e,ST -Wix -V ;D COST OF SAID .I:NiPYHO­V—MU—ML T 9 TEE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON; PRO- VIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE ELECTION WITH THE GEN-- FaAL STATEWIDE ELECTION.* AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF City Manager Callinan summarized the subject ordinance. TT v,Von motion by o u iCs . w J _ n Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 107 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report on the status of improvements at the Rohnert Park Munici- pal Golf Course, and reminded the Council that the course would be open on Wednesday, August 28, 1Q683 it was sug- gested that the Council tour the golf course individually at their convenience before the course opens. City Manager Callinan reported that he had been contacted by the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club for a special rate for their members, during their September & to aament. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by C oilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the council endorsed the Rohnert Park Men,' golf Club Tournament to be held on , September ;,�ai�y�68, and set a special green fee rate of $2,50 fo the tournament. Jaycees Coupon Book City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Santa Rosa Jaycees were preparing a gift coupon booklet,,and-had requested that the City of Rohnert Park donate golf course green fees gift coupon worth $3.50 to be included in each booklet. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the placement of a gift coupon in the Jaycee Coupon Book which would be good for one round of golf with one paid round, to be good on weekdays only. Resolution No. 68 -94 August 19, 1968 Page -7- RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROBNERT PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. City Manager Callinan read the resolution, and noted an addition of a "Ladies Day" rate of $2.00 for 1$ holes and $1.00 for 9 holes to be included in the rates. Head Golf Pro Bob Porter was present and answered questions from the Council and explained the rates and the proposed "Preferred Player Card" which will be enacted when the en- tire 18 holes of the course are open. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -94 was approved with the addition of the Ladies Day rate. The City Manager suggested using the "Rohnert Park Indust- rial Area" sign for advertising the golf course. The sign could be easily changed to read "Rohnert Park Golf Course ". It was also suggested that the name Lakeview Boulevard, the access road to the golf course, be changed to relate more to the golf course. The City Manager was requested to submit a list of suitable names to the Council at the next meeting for their consideration. Fire Apparatus City Manager Callinan reviewed the procedures and the bid recieved on the pumper with elevating.; platform in the amount of 386,324.17. Chief Koch was in attendance and explained a telephone survey he had taken of fire departments who had ordered the snorkel type instead of the aerial ladder type of pumper with elevating platform. A lengthy discussion followed upon the conclusion of which it was suggested that the fire apparatus matter be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. City & Civic Commis- City Manager Callinan distributed copies of the City of sion Audit Reports Rohnert Park and Rohnert Park Civic Commission Audit Re- ports prepared by Fitzpatrick and Poulson. The audit re- ports are to be placed on the next agenda for consideration by the Council. Suggestion for Councilman Rogers suggested that due to the late hour that Adjournment further Council matters be discussed at a later meeting. Additional Bill for City Manager Callinan stated there was one additional e to e consiered y t Council before adjournment, itm b d u that being payment of Invoice no. 6603.3 from Yoder/Orlob Associates in the amount of $12,309.60 for professional services in connection with additions to the City "s waste water treatment plant. August 19, 1968 Page m8- Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the payment of Invoice Nos 6603.3 from Yoder/Orlob Associates in the amount of $12,309 ®60. Adjournment Upon motinn duly made and seconded the meeting was adjourned the time being approximately 11 ®30 p.m., until. Monday, August 26, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED. ~..Mayor ATTEST: C;q Y Clerk