1968/09/16 City Council MinutesCall to Order.
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September 16 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 presiding.
Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately
7:00 p.m.
Roll call
Present: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers and Mayor Roberts.
Late. (1) Councilman Buchanan, his time of arrival is
specifically noted in the minutes.
Absent: (1) Councilman Smith
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell
'County Planner Wes Vail, Bond Counsel Rich -
ard Hargrove, Consulting Engineer Hudis.
Approval of '`
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Minutes
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 29
and September 3, 1968 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved.
Communications"
Communications were brought to the attention of the Coun-
eil. No action was taken.on any communication except as
specifically. noted in these minutes.
Councilman Buchanan
Councilman Baohanan arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives _
the time being approximately 7:05,p.m.
Invitation to
The Council directed the City Manager to reply with regret
Ceremony in Mexico
their being unable to attend.the official ceremony in
Michoacan, Mexico on September 149, 1968.
League of Calif.
In reply to a letter received from the League of California
Cities Represent -
Cities_the,following_ action was taken:
ative
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, Mayor Roberts was
appointed voting representative of the City of Rohnert Park
for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and
Councilman Smith was appointed alternate voting representa-
tive.
Cultural Arts "
After reading letters from Mr. George Verley of Rohnert
Commission
Park and Mrs. Jane Faust regarding the vacancy on the
Cultural Arts Commission, the Council scheduled an execu-
tive work session at 7:00 p.m. on September 239 1968 to
discuss filling -the vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission.
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Founders Day
Councilman Rogers advised the Council that Mr. Harold
Activities
Joab had requested permission to set up concessions daring
Founders Day.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Chamber of Commerce
was authorized to do business with the Harold Joab Company,
i.e. the City would waive the business license fee and use
permit process.
COAAST Petition
Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding the
COAAST petition presented to the Board of Supervisors re-
garding access to tide lands, and the Board's efforts to
keep the matter off the ballot.
County Planner Wes Vail advised that today the courts ruled
that the matter would be on the November ballot so the
discussion ended.
Health Facilities
Mayor Roberts reported on his attendance at a Health
Facilities Planning Committee meeting.
Paul Golis Sales Tax
Mr. Paul Golis, Rohnert Park resident, commented on his
reasons why there is a low sales tax revenue in Rohnert
Park. He commented that he receives no cooperation from
local merchants; that the City Council and City Manager
will have to change their attitude toward new business if
they want more businesses in Rohnert Park; that the City_-
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i.0o'bure i s out -da4eu and done in ]poor taste; That The City
should eliminate the business license fee for business
within Rohnert Park; Mr. Golis also commented on the General
Plan, indicating he felt it was a waste of time and money.
Councilman Hopkins expressed the opinion that the General
Plan is only a guide line for future development.
Councilman Buchanan asked Mr. Golis for a progress report
on the theatre which had been approved by Council. Mr.
Golis stated he was having financial difficulties.
General Plan
Mr. F.G. Lehman, General Planner, discussed with the Coun-
cil the changes made on the revised. General Plan map.
City Manager Callinan also noted changes and minor errors
on the revised General Plan map.'
County Planner Wes 'Pail commented nn the multi residential
zoning of the property south of Lakeview Boulevard and
Country Club Drive. Mr. Vail expressed his disapproval of
the property east of the railroad and north of Golf Course
Drive being shown as commercial.
City Manager Callinan advised that a resolution for adopt -
ing the General Plan would be presented to the Council at
the next regular meeting.
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Brian's Ranch ;,City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Stan Anderson had
File No. 100 requested time on the September 23rd agenda to appear be-
fore the Council to discuss the proposed Oak Springs
development.
Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress report
So. of E. Cotati Ave. on the status of the Annexation No. 6 proceedings. The
Council suggested that Councilman Smith advise the LAFC of
the.,reasons for the delay in consumating Annexation No. 6.
Project Reports Consulting Engineer Hudis gave verbal up to date progress
reports on the following projects:
Project No. 1967 -5 - Sewer & Water
Project No. 1968 -1 - Area west side of freeway
Project 1968 -3 City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Dick Hargrove of
Copeland Creek Wilson,,Jones, Morton & Lynch who would assist the Council
in the procedures regarding Copeland Creek.
Consulting Engineer Hudis gave an up to date staff report
regarding the Copeland Creek Project.
Bids on Bonds
City Manager Callinan advised that on September 169 1968 at
2 :00 p.m. bids were opened in the City Council Chambers
for 1915 Act bonds. The effective interest rate of the bids
received were as follows:
Robert E. Schweser Co. of California, Ltd 5.8419 %
Grande & Co. 5.9792
Stern; Brenner & Company ;..6.1896
First California Company 6.4417
Public Hearing
Mayor Roberts declared open the scheduled public hearing
on the Engineer's Report on Project No. 1968 -3 prepared
pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 68 -48.
Consulting Sngineer Hudis gave an up to date staff report
on the Copeland Creek project, and advised that bids had
been opened on September 16; 1968 at 2 :00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, and that the low bidder was Carl J. Woods
in the amount of $549239.00• He presented a recap sheet
of all bids received.
There being no one wishing to be heard and no written pro-
tests to the Engineer's Report, Mayor Roberts declared
the public hearing closed.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
68105
NO. 68 -48 - Copeland Creek Improvement Project No.. 1968 -3
Bond Counsel Hargrove summarized the subject resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68 -105 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
68 -110
Councilman Hopkins
leaves Chambers
G.O. Bonds of 1968
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH EL COLEGIO GARDENS
REGARDING EAST COTATI AVMM WATER MAIN SERV'IICE CHARGES
City Manager Callinan reviewed the agreement between the
City and El Colegio Gardens regarding water service charges
on the East Cotati Avenue water main.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68-110 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point
in the meeting, the time being approximately 8335 P.M.
City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the
proceedings of the General Obligation Bonds of 1968. He
presented a letter - agreement from the Exchange Bank under
which they would act as paying agent.
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Resolution No..
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER.'ADOPTIRG ENGINE'ER'S REPORT, CONFM&_
68 -106
ING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORMSING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS -
Copeland Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3
Bond Counsel Hargrove reviewed the resolution,
upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded. by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68-106 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A'RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - Copeland Creek Improve-
68 -107
merit Project No. 1968 -3
Bond Counsel Hargrove reviewed the resolution,
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 68 -107 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION:AWARDING SALE OF BONDS - Copeland Creek Improve -
68 -108
ment Project No. 1968 -3
Bond Counsel Hargrove reviewed the subject resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
?Rogers, and i manimously approved, the reeding of Resolu-
tion No. 68 -108 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER - Co_eland
68- 109°
Creek Improvement Project No. 1968 -3
Bond Counsel Hargrove summarized said resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68 -109 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
68 -110
Councilman Hopkins
leaves Chambers
G.O. Bonds of 1968
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH EL COLEGIO GARDENS
REGARDING EAST COTATI AVMM WATER MAIN SERV'IICE CHARGES
City Manager Callinan reviewed the agreement between the
City and El Colegio Gardens regarding water service charges
on the East Cotati Avenue water main.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68-110 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point
in the meeting, the time being approximately 8335 P.M.
City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the
proceedings of the General Obligation Bonds of 1968. He
presented a letter - agreement from the Exchange Bank under
which they would act as paying agent.
September 169 1968 Page. -5-
,Upon motion by Councilman Buchman, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and approved by Councilmen present, the Mayor was
authorized to execute the letter - agreement with the Ex-
change Bank as paying agent.
Sign for Community & City Manager requested and received Council's approval to
Recreation Center erect a construction sign at the site of the Community &
Recreation Center project.
Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR
68-111 CITY MEASURE - PARK AND RECREATION
City Manager Callinan reviewed the subject resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 68-111 was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. RESOLUTION APPROVING ARGMaNT OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON PRO -
68 -112 .POSITION SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE 1968 NOVEMBER
GENERAL ELECTION.
City Manager Callinan read the subject resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved Resolution No. 68-112 was
adopted.
Employees Group City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
Insurance relative to employees group insurance program with Crown
Life Insurance Co.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this
returns to Chambers point in the meeting, the time being approximmtely 8 :45 p.m.
City Manager Callinan continued his review of the memo:+^ ?n --
Ium forwarded to the Council regarding the Crown Group
Insurance program.
Recess Mayor Roberts declared a five minute recess9','the time being
approximately 8 :50 p.m.
Reconvene The meeting of the City Council reconvened at approximately
8 :55 p.m.
Employees Group..., A motion was made by Councilman Hopkins and seconded by
Insurance Councilman Rogers, that the City continue with the services
of the Crown Group Insurance for the policy year beginning
October;. 1, `i 968.
Mr. Tom Feeney, Feeney Insurance Co., the City's agent of
record for the group insurance program, was present, and
gave a brief report on comparative rates, and advised the
Council that even though medical rates had gone up the
premiams on Crown Group Insurance had not changed. He
r3 commended continuance of the program with Crown.
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The motion.by Councilman Hopkins was unanimously approved.
Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding full-
time women employees having the same opportunity for ins= -
ing dependents as full -time men employees. A brief dis-
cussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and approved by the following voice vote, the City
Manager was 'directed to instruct Feeney Insurance acid Crowe
Life Insurance Company to amend the group insurance policy
to permit the same benefits to full -true women employees
as allowed full -time men insofar as extending coverage to
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AYES: 3) Hopkins, Rogers, Roberts
NOES: �1) Buchanan
ABSENT: 1) Smith
Block Parties City Manager Callinan read a memo from the Recreation
Commission requesting the Mayor to proclaim the month of
October as Block Part- Month
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Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and unanimously approved, the Mayor was directed
by the Council to declare October as "Block Party Month"
and to issue an appropriate proclamation.
Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the
improvements to the golf course and reported that approxi-
mately 200 golfers were on the course over the weekend of
September 14 and 15.
Snack Bar Agreement City Manager Callinan asked that the agreement between the
City and Golf Pro Robert Porter regarding the operation of
the Snack Bar at the Golf Course be deferred until Sepvem-
ber 23.
Freeway Landscaping The City Manager read a letter from the Division of High -
ways regarding freeway landscaping in Rohnert Park. The
City Manager asked the Council if the City staff was to
handle the matter of freeway landscaping or would they pre-
fer turning the matter over to the Cultural Arts Commission,
or some other citizens group. The Council directed the City
staff to handle the matter with the Division of Highways.
Cotati Sewage City Manager Callinan read a copy of a letter from'Heid &
Heid, the City of Cotati's consulting engineers, to North
Coastal Regional Water Quality Control Board, regarding
Cotati's efforts to have sewage connection with Rohnert Park.
After a brief discussion the Couuioii d:i.reoted the City
Manager to inform, in writing, the North Coastal Regional
Water Quality Control Board of Rohnert Park's attempts to
meet with the City of Cotati regarding sewage treatment and
disposal.
APPROVED:
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION
68 -113
FOR DEMONSTRATION GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMKIT FACILITIES.
City Manager Callinan read the above resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68p -113
was adopted.
Library Service
After a brief discussion regarding library service in
Rohnert Park the Mayor advised that he would at-bend the
next meeting of the County Library Advisory Committee, and
would report back to the City Council.
Discharge of
City Attorney Maxwell advised that he had reviewed several
Firearms
ordinances regulating the discharge of firearms within the
City and he will prepare a proposed Ordinance for Covmcil
approval, but asked that the matter be deferred until he
had an opportunity to discuss the matter with the Director
of Public Safety, Bradley Koch.
Southwest Blvd.
City Attorney Maxwell gave an up to date report on the
Grade Crossing
Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing; advising that he had
contacted the P.U.C. and was advised that a hearing would
be set as soon as possible.
Photo Art Display
City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
cil and the audience the photography display in the Coun-
cil Chambers through the courtesy-of "Andy" Vetzmadian
and the Cultural Arts Commission.
Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 9030 p.m. to Monday, September 23, 1968 at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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