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1968/12/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 16, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :30 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. This meeting was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. to discuss personnel and salaries and possible appointments to the Recreation Commission. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :30 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts & Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers (death in the family) Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Consulting Engineer Hudis. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 2, 1968 were approved with a correction on Page 8. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Communications Incoming correspondence and communications, per the attached outline, were broughtto the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Artrium, Inc. Mayor Roberts advised that Mrs. Reba Roberts had been appointed by the Council to serve on the Board of Directors of Artrium, Inc., and that the Board had asked for her re- appointment for the coming term. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mrs. Reba Roberts was appointed to the.Artrium, Inc., Board of Directors, repre- senting Rohnert Park. SSC Convocation Mayor Roberts gave a brief report on the convocation held at Sonoma State College and stated that he and those present from the City (Councilman Rogers, City Manager Callinan and Chief Koch) felt that the City's participation in the convo- cation was successful and enlightening. Model City Meeting Mayor Roberts also announced that there would be a meeting of the Model City Commission, Sonoma State College students and as many members of the City Council as could attend in the Council Chambers, Tuesday, December 17, 1968 at B :OOp.m. A lengthy discussion followed between the Council, Mr. Paul Golis, and Dr. William Cord regarding campus activities and police protection. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes December 169 1968 Page - 2 Ordinance No. 110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91 BY CHANGING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SERVICE SET FORTH THEREIN. City Manager Callnan reviewed the ordinance. Mr. Jack Harper of Storer Cable TV, Inc. was present and advised the Council that service was now available to anyone in the City re- questing same. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 110 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 112 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DANCES AND DANCE HALLS. City Attorney Maxwell summarized the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Smith,and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 112 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Resolution No. 68 -133 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE APPLICA- TION FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK UNDER PUBLIC LAW 90 -3519 910MNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968/9. City manager Call nan and Director of Public Safety Aoch explained the application referred to in the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -133 was adopted. Rohnert Park Chamber Dr. Lauren Anderson, President of Rohnert Park Chamber of of Commerce Commerce, was present and gave a brief report on the recent 'Direct Action' meeting conducted by the Chamber. Dr. Anderson also advised that a questionaire is to be pre - Dared and distributed by hand to residents by the Chamber asking for suggestions for City improvement, and asked if the Council had any questions to suggest for the question- afire. City Manager Callinan advised that the City staff had prepared a rough draft of a survey to be distributed to residents and offered the draft to the Chamber for their use. Dr. Don Davis Pla(�ae Mayor Roberts presented Dr. Don Davis, retired Recreation of Appreciation Commission member, with 'a plaque of appreciation for'Dr. Davis' many past years of service to the City while on the Commission. Dr. .Davis thanked the Council for the presentation and com- mended the City Manager and the City Council for their work in the past'. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes December 169 1968 Page - 3 Project No. 1968 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave an up to date verbal report Area west side of on the progress of Project 1968 -1. He advised that the freeway proposed assessment diagram had been revised and that a meeting had been scheduled between City staff, property owners and bond counsel to review the new proposed assess- ment diagram. Codding letter City Manager Callinan summarized a letter received from Codding Enterprises requesting assurance of zoning and cooperation on use permits. Mr. Callinan advised that copies of the letter had been sent to the Council along with a rough draft of a suggested reply letter prepared by City Manager Callinan. After a brief discussion it was the Council's decision to have the Mayor and City Attorney re -draft the reply letter and present it at the January 6th meeting for further con- sideration. Relations with City Manager Callinan initiated a brief discussion con - developers cerning the City possibly considering a different type of working relationship with developers other than to act as their critics on planning, zoning and development matters. Mr. Paul Golis was present and commented on his efforts and the City's action in certain development matters. Project No. 1968 -3 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave an up to date progress re- Copeland Creek port on the improvements to Copeland Creek, and advised that the work will not be completed until early 1969 due to weather conditions. Community & Recreation City Manager Callinan gave a progress report on the con - Center Project struction of the Community & Recreation Center and advised that the architect had ordered modification of the driveway. The City Manager advised that a progress payment was due to James Construction in the amount of $15,626.2¢. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 3 in the amount of $15,626.2¢ to James Construction was approved for payment. Due to the absence of Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Dedication Committee for the Community & Recreation Center, the discussion on the Dedication Committee was deferred until Councilman Rogers was present. Insurance Proposal, City Manager Callinan reviewed the "Invitation for Insurance Invitations Proposal" package mailed to the Council and asked for Council's approval of same so that the proposals could be distributed. Rohnert Panic City Council Minutes December 106, 1968 Page ® 4 Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves t1v Chambers in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:20,p.m. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman 0 h .�� Wj ULI� Tln-nlri-no, and , P-1 1 ­4 ng vo-J.1-18 ,L,jc.niMo,,Sl-%r a� " v—A 1— 41 ,Y vote the Council approved the "Invitation for Insurance Proposal" specifications and authorized a call for proposals: AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Smith & Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Rogers Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns to Chambers point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:23 P.m. Wilfred Avenue Grade City Manager Callinan presented the Council with the final 'Crossing bill from Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $1,993.64 for the Wilfred Avenue Grade Crossing. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman- Smith, and unanimously approved, the bill from Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $1,993.64 was approved for payment. Golf Course Drive City Manager Callinan reviewed the understanding with Spivock Company for construction of Golf Course Drive, and advised that Norman Spivock was asking the City to pay the soils engineers' inspection fees with the understanding that the City would be reimbursed from assessment district pro- ceedings to acquire the road in the future. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Harding & Associates billing in the amount of $1,505-50 for soil engineers inspection on Golf Course Drive (formerly Lakeview Drive) was approved for payment. Winter Pool Rates City Manager Callinan advised the Council of the Recreation Commission's recommendation that admission rates to Benecia Pool during the winter be 50% less than summer swim rates and that 1968 summer memberships continue to be honored. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council endorsed the recommendation of-the Recreation Commission that Benecia Pool rates during the winter be 50% less than summer swim rates, and that 1968 Summer memberships continue to be honored. Model City Commission city Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Model City Meeting Commission meeting scheduled for 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on December 17, 1968. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the salaries of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Public Safety were increased to $1,025.00 per month, effective as of January 19 1969. Ewing Turf Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell recommended to the Council that Bond (golf course irri- Counsel handle this lawsuit since their firm was familiar gation) with all details involved. Expressway City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief report on the status of Interchange the lawsuit, to acquire some of the interchange right of way from the.Spi.vocks, and advised that it has been set for trial in March or April of 1969. The City Attorney asked for an executive session with the Council prior to trial date to discuss the matter. Arthur B. Siri, Inc. City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief verbal report on the Lawrui.t re Expressway Arthur B. Siri, Inc. lawsuit, relative to the Expressway, Project Project No. 1966 -.2 and advised that it had been set for trial in February or March. Copeland Creek City Attorney Maxwell reported that only one right of way Right of Way remained to be obtained by the City and then the matter would be clear and that he was working on an answer to the re- maining property owner's attorney. December 16, 1966 Page - 5 Water System .. Federal City Manager Callinan reported on the status of the City's Funds. application for federal funds for improvwnts to the water system,,and advised that a representative of H.U.D. indicated that they will probably invite a formal application which means that the City will possibly receive the funds within the last quarter of this fiscal year. Sewer Plant The City Manager advised that the Washington, D. C. office of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration had requested five additional copies of our application for a demonstration grant for sewage treatment facilities. This request from Washington, he felt, indicated a sincere in- terest in the City's application. Barnhart City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Barnhart, Rohnert Park Building Inspector, had recently been elected Chairman of the Sonoma County Codes Advisory Board, and explained briefly the Board's functions. Assessment payments City Manager Callinan advised that to date the 1915 Act assessment payments are in better condition than in years past. Executive Session Mayor Roberts reported that during the Executive Session held prior to this regular session the Council discussed personnel matters and salaries of the Director of Public Safety and the Superintendent of Public Works. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the salaries of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Public Safety were increased to $1,025.00 per month, effective as of January 19 1969. Ewing Turf Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell recommended to the Council that Bond (golf course irri- Counsel handle this lawsuit since their firm was familiar gation) with all details involved. Expressway City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief report on the status of Interchange the lawsuit, to acquire some of the interchange right of way from the.Spi.vocks, and advised that it has been set for trial in March or April of 1969. The City Attorney asked for an executive session with the Council prior to trial date to discuss the matter. Arthur B. Siri, Inc. City Attorney Maxwell gave a brief verbal report on the Lawrui.t re Expressway Arthur B. Siri, Inc. lawsuit, relative to the Expressway, Project Project No. 1966 -.2 and advised that it had been set for trial in February or March. Copeland Creek City Attorney Maxwell reported that only one right of way Right of Way remained to be obtained by the City and then the matter would be clear and that he was working on an answer to the re- maining property owner's attorney. Rohnert Park City Council Minutes December 169 1968 Page - 6 Hospital District City Attorney Maxwell asked that the matter concerning hospital district laws be deferred until a later date. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 :35 p.m. Approved: :- Mayor Attests Deputy City G1�er)r^k