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1968/09/03 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 39 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Roberts 1residing. Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith, and Mayor Roberts Late : (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Pr -esent City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Max - well and County Planner Jeff Hulse. Councilman Smith suggested the correction of the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club Tournament to be held on September 7 & 8 ", rather than September "11 & 12" as stated on page 6 of the August 19, 1968 minutes. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 19, 1968 were approved as corrected. Councilman Hopkins suggested that the last sentence of "Mayors for M01 on page 5 of the August 269 1968 minutes be changed to read, "Mayor Roberts expressed his opi.s�° that local governments should not be involved in national politics." Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 26, 1968 were approved as corrected. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. 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. Lakeview Blvd. City Manager Callinan reviewed the discussion and names suggested for Lakeview Boulevard at the August 269 1968 meeting. Names suggested to relate to the golf course were: Golf Course Drive, Golf Course Boulevard, Golf Course Way and Divot Drive. Upon motion by CouncE7.man Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the name of Lakeview Boulevard was changed to Golf Course Drive. Joint Meeting with Councilman Rogers reported briefly on the meeting of the Cotati Cotati Planning Commission attended by he, Mayor Roberts September 3, 1968 Page -2- and Councilman Hopkins to discuss the East Cotati Avenue development. Upon motion by Coundlman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Sv.th, and, unanimously approved, the Council went on record as advising the City Staff and the Sonoma County Planning Department to work with the Cotati Planning Commission on continuity of uses along East Cotati Avenue. Councilman Rogers was appointed as a committee of one Lo attend future Cotati Planning Commission meetings concern- ing (bordering" land development problems. Community & Reerea_� City Mana, A°W Oallingn o :%e ate„ r to da -° report -- as -U— pro® Lion Center grew of the Community & Recreation Center project. Resolution No. 6898 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1509000 PRINCI- PAL AMOUNT OF CITY &L ROHMV PARK GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1968$ AUTHORIZED AT AN E-IL CT -ION HELD IN SAID CITY ON April 99 1968: DESCRIBING THE At' om, DATE AND NC1Isms OF BONDS OF SAID AUTHORIZED ISSUE AND OF THE COUPONS TO BE ATTACHED TMWTO ; AND PRESr.RTBLWr� M. MA'MTTY m�rtFt,',OF; FIXING THE MAXIM RATE OF INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND COU PONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCI_ PAL AND INTEREST OF SAID AUTHORIZED ISSUE. City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimouslya approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-»98 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 68 -99 A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE AND PROSPEC- TUS - CITY OF ROMMT PARS, $150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1968. City Manager Callinan reviewed said resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimouslywapproved, the reading of Resolution No. 6899 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 68-100 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON $1509000 GRERAL OBLIGA- TION BONDS OF 1968 - CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan reviewed said resolution. Upon motion by Councilman' Smith, seconded by Coimoilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -100 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Ro'hnert Park Chamber President Lauren Anderson appeared before the Council and of Commerce Request requested that the Council authorize the payment of the full City Community promotion budget allocation for the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Anderson stated this request was made in order to eliminate having to appear before the September 3, 1968 Page -3- Council each time funds were required for a Chamber project. A discussion followed concerning Council approval of the expenditure of Chamber funds. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the issuance of a check to the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $804, which represents half of the Chambers budget for Founders' Days promotion and activities. Arrival of Councilman Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, Buchanan the time being approximately 7:30 p.m. Resolution No. 68 -101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE SAN MUNCISCO COM49M TAX. City Attorney Maxwell read the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -101 was adopted. The Council directed that a copy be forwarded to the Mayors' & Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County. Resolution No. 68 -102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH CROWN COACH CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT. City Attorney Maxwell read the subject resolution. Councilman Hopkins stated that the Council should be aware that there was a possibility of need for increased staff and other complications which might arise from a city of Rohnert Park's size purchasing such a sophisticated piece of equipment as the pumper with elevating platform. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smithy and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, Resolution 68-102 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilman Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, Smith and Roberts NOES: (0) None File No. 0014 City Manager Callinan reviewed the variance granted the Kenworthy Kenworthy's on September 19, 1966 to operate a foster home for four foster children, and then advised the Council that Mr. & Mrs. Kenworthy were applying for a use permit now for two additional foster children in their home at 7481 Boris Court. Mr. Callinan stated that a Public Hear- ing had been scheduled on the matter and that notices of the public hearing had been sent to property owners within 500 feet of the Kenworthy home. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Mr. & Mrs. Kenworthy's application for a use permit for the addition� of two foster children in their home. September 3, 1968 page -4- There being no one pvpeent. desiring to be heard and no correspondence received concerning the application for a use permit, Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bu.chanang and unanimously approved, the application for a use permit to allow two additional foster children in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Kenworthy at 7481 Boris Court was approved b_y the following rol.'t call vote: AYES: Councilman Bucheannan, Hop1.4 -8, Rogers, Smi 11 and Roberts ivvr"'ra "s (V j Councilman Rogers commended Mr. & Mme. Kenworthy and also Mr. & Mrs. Self who also have a foster home for unselfish- ness in providing homes for foster children. Project Reports City Consulting Engineer Hudis was present and gave verbal Up-to-date progress reports on the following projects: 1967 -5 -Sewer & Water 1968 -1 -Area west side of freeway (City Manager Callinan also read a letter from the Division of High- ways regarding construction of ramps and bridge at the Rohnert Park interchange of Expressway and U.S. 101.) 1968 -3- Copeland Creek & East Cotati Avenge water main Project No. 1956 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed.'the proceedings to date to Amended Assessments amend. certain 1915 Act assessments in Project No. 1956 -1 required due to lot splits or divisions of lands. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on amended assessments in Project No. 1956 -1. Mr. Jim Cronin was recognized in the audience and requested explanation of the original Project No. 1956 -1. City Mana- ger Callinan summarized the original Project No. 1956 -1. There being no one else wishing to be heard, and no written objections to the amended assessments on Project No. 1956 -1 Mayor Roberts declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 68-103 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - Project No. 1956 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved., the reading of Resolution No. 68 -103 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. September 39 1968 Page -05- Ordinance No. 107 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEM0T; DECLAR- ING THE ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, THE AMO1)W1 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 GENER- AL STATEWIDE ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF - PARK AND RECREATION City Manager Callinan summarized the subject ordinance. Councilman Hopkins initiated a lengthy discussion regarding the chances for passage of this proposition on the Novem- ber ballot. Mr. Paul Golis was recognized in the audience and commented on the construction of Neighborhood B Park and the Golf Course. He stated that if 1/5 of the time spent on the golf course had been spent on Neighborhood B Park we would have a park -o be proud of. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the regAir!.g of Ordin- ance 107 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callihan advised that the revisod annexation agreement previously reviewed with the Council had been ® forwarded to Mr. Golis and Mr. Rohnert for their app:ro;ra.l. Mr. Paul Golis was present and advised that Mr. Rohnert had two requests of the Council at this time before his consideration of the agreement: (1) Mr. Rohnert indicated he would pay for the preparation of a proposed master plan of the area of the annexation and also the area owned by him already within the City. The plan would indicate areas for schools and public facilities. Mr. RohneTt was requesting Council's approval of this proposal. (2) Mrs Rohnert would be willing to share the cost of approximately $1,000 for a new economic survey if the City would pay half and okay Mr. Hudis' preparing a, new survey to up date the per acre assessment program. He reported that Mx. Hudis indicated that the study could be wp -dated today for a maxi- mum of $1,000. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as endorsing the preparation by the Rohnerts of a proposed master plan of the area involved in Annexation No. 6 as well as Rohnert's lands already within the City; and as being willing t'ao share the cost up to a maximum. of $500 of and economic and engineering survey to up date the City':-., per acre assessment program insofar as Rohnert's lands are concerned. September 3, 1068 page _6 Resolution No. 68 -104 RESOLUTICN CON AMING CITY EMPLOYEES FOR WORK PERFOrMD AT GOLF COURSE. City Manager Callinan read the resolution. There was some discussion regarding the blanket resolution commending all City employees involved rather than indivi- dual commendations. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68104_ was adopted. Snack Bar Agreement City Manager Callinan reported that a suggested agreement with Pro Bob Porter for the snack bar would be presented to the Council at the next regular meeting. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the pro- gress of the improvements to the golf course and a report on the number of players on the golf course for the first few days. Lakeview Blvd. City Manager Callinan advised the Oouncil that a letter had been received from Mr. Norman Spivock requesting Council's approval for his payment to Bragato Paving Company in the amount of $189552 for construction of Lakeview Boulevard (Golf Course Drive). I- +-n by �- -A- VA �$r% !-ylmon Buchanan, seconde d up « Councilman man Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council went on re- cord as having no objection to Spivock Company paying Bragato Paving Company for the construction of Lakeview Blvd. Crown Group Insurance City Manager Callinan reported that Crown Life Insurance Company had advised that there would be no change in the group insurance rates for the next policy year. He also advised that Mr. Tom Feeney, the City's insurance agent would be present at the next regular meeting with a full report on the group insurance program. 1967 • Bnild.in., Cnrlpa ri+-Ir Wro-no rno" flnl1-v ,,n.a -„a 4-- 4-UG rtoa t.41 A.U—J. J.U_ rsl_ -- ---,r -- -a ev Wu. vtoi1 U11l4U Ud1G 4.LUty is now operating under the 1964 editions of certain build- ing codes, and suggested that the latest editions of the codes be adopted. The City Manager advised that to adopt the codes would require a Public Hearing. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, October '9 19968 at 8:00 g...... y J •...p,�.. v , October w �, � v p.m. was set for a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance adopting by reference certain uniform codes. Discharge of Firearms City Attorney Maxwell reported on State laws covering the discharge of firearms within the City limits. He informed of various laws concerning firearms within the City, but Southwest Boulevard Hardin Lawsuit Adjournment Executive Session Adjournment APPROVED: September 39 1968 Page —7— advised that there was no specific law against the dis- charge of firearms within the City limits providing the individual had permission of the property owner. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, end unanimously approved, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a proposed ordinance for Council's approval regarding the discharge of firearms within the City limits. City Attorney Ma:,nrell gave an up to date report on the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing application. City Attorney Maxwell requested an Executive Session with the Coirneil immediately following this regular meeting to discuss the Hardin Lawsuit. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8 :50 p.m. to an executive session. The Council met this date in Executive Session at 8s55 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park. Presents Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Rogers, Smith and Poborts City Manager Calliran and City Attorney Maxwell City Attorney Mann.-oll discussed with the City Council the Hardin LawrSnkb wahiclq is scher3bzl ed to go to trial within the next few weeks. Ha reported on the suit to date and re- quested Council a7 ithor:ity for the manner in which he intend- ed to handle the suit. The meeti -!.g was adjourned at approximately 9 :05 p.m. f ) i Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk