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1965/02/15 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL,:MINUTES Communications Communications, per:the attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of these communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Letter from Mrs. Councilman Pezonella requested that the minutes Moore - Arlen Dr. reflect that the letter from Mrs. Gordon Moore regarding the .traffic situation on Arlen Drive had been referred, by City Manager Callinan, to Police Chief Koch and Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins for follow -up. 15 February 1965 The Council.of the C ty:;,of Rohnert Park met this date in regular sess:on;at 8:00 P.M. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Buchanan presiding..,,,This regular session was preceded by,a closed personnel session at 7:30 P.M. and an open work--session at 7:45 P.M. Call to Order Mayor Buchanan called the(;meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (5) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers,, Q.;Smith, and V. Smith. Absent: (0) Also present; C ty.'`Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell Approval of Upon motion.by.Councilman'Pezonella, seconded by Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 1, 1965 were approved with with the following correction: . Paragraph=.7.., ...page 2, to read as follows: "Councilman Pezonella moved that th.e .City . initiate ith.e.. assessment proceedings based on the..: engineer '.s..':cost, estimate with City participation on the -48 inch drain culvert to 55% and the sidewalk cost "1allocated to Mr. M-�t- ehell's parcel. Councilman V. Smith seconded the motion but prefaced his'second with the remark that he does feel it is inequitable insofar as the sidewalk cost is concerned but an affirmative vote is to allow the assessment to proceed. The motion was ap roved by the following roll call vote: AYES. 3) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (0) ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Rogers and C. Smith." _ •�>2.c- rz.e..ty ��`%�•S°.. �., v- eC- GGCt�- 3ueG!�r�i.JC':�rut =�i .-,/ �c° trv��r 'u;�e "or= aaar� /aa6�.z�t'�`z -ems- i�,�✓..ee%�,,� Bills for Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by jo,-- J6 Approval Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the bills, per attached list, were approved for payment, Communications Communications, per:the attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of these communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Letter from Mrs. Councilman Pezonella requested that the minutes Moore - Arlen Dr. reflect that the letter from Mrs. Gordon Moore regarding the .traffic situation on Arlen Drive had been referred, by City Manager Callinan, to Police Chief Koch and Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins for follow -up. Page -2- 15 February 1965 City Manager Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Pro-Tempore Councilman Rogers . and unanimously approved, Superintendent of Public Works, C. A. Wiggins was approved as City Manager Pro-Tempore during the absence of City Manager Callinan to attend the City Manager's meeting in Sacramento from Wednesdayq February 17, 1965 through Friday, February '19'; 1965. Personnel Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, a one step merit increase to Grade 11, Step C, $453 per month, effective February 169 1965, was approved for Public Works employee Walter Taddeucci. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the City policy concerning new employees' participa- tion in the City.Health and Welfare Program was changed. Effective immediately, new employees will be permitted to participate in the program after one month.of.employment.instead of the previous requi . rement,of six months:,of employment. Planning and Zoning Matters— Mrs. Mazella Use ,permit ,application for-dance studio in home at 391 - a. City Manager Callinan advised the Councilthat th--' . a -pL`--.ation has been with- drawn because Mrs. Mazella',was offered the facilities,of -i he Catholic-Church building in Cotati. W. A. Brick Use Permit application -_Apartment building -com- ,/-I -P #14-4-11, 1-(14- Upon Alex on. East Cotati Ave.. AA. motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council- man V. Smith and unanimously approved, the use permit for a 29 unit apartment complex was granted 14 4.111 4.11 f -'' i c o n d - i o n S a s �ecme new J t, ja {/lie o -L-L o wng i tu I -o dd the Planning Commission and City Manager Callinan: 1. Prior to any construction, arrangements for utilities service, that is sewer and water, shall be made with the Public Works Department'. 2. That prior to and' construction a building permit shall` be secured from the City Building Inspection Department. 3. That prior to occupancy of the premises, the City Staff 'shall approve the landscaping for both the;:ar''ea fronting on East Cotati Avenue, as s w 11 as the outdoor area in front of each apartment. Page -3- ;':.15 February 1965 Erick (Cont.) 4. Prior to occup.ancy.of the premises, the applicant shall- obtainthe necessary busi- ness permit from the::C"ty Offices. 5. That the use permit is subject to revoca- tion upon failure to comply with any bf the above conditions. First Baptist Request for Intent of zoning - to 'permi LZrMq sed Church Church in ubdivis on 18 -8. Upon motion By ouncilman. Rogers, 'sec:on edby Councilman V. Smith"and unanimously ;'approved, the Council in- dicated an intent to allow the building of a Church in proposed Subdivision 18 -B. Councilman Pezonella expressed concern regarding' bonds and assessments on this property and the Council's concern about all bonds and assessments in the -area: City Attorney Maxwell explained that the final subdivision map had to be filed - before any land in the subdivision could-be-:.sold. The final subdivision map is .:not'. concerned with bonds. However, aftex the subdivision is 'approved, the City Council modifies and-'r'eapportions the bond assessments by parcel. Arthur Roberts Zoning of Zots n Santa Barbara Court. ' - Upon for Jack Yurman motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Coun.cilman_Rogers and unanimously approved, in accordance with Planning Commission recommenda- tion, the Council went on re- co "rd`as assuring that Santa Barbara Court will retain R -1 Zoning. Rohnert Park Division of parcel, AP #143- 04 =08. Upon motion Industrial by Councilman ,V..Smith,;"seconded'by Councilman Development Co. '' Rogers'and.unanimously. approved the Council SAP authorized ,the splitt -ing - of 143- 04 --08, located on the west . side of Highway 1-01 acid , lying in front of the sewer plant property, as requested by Rohnert Park Industrial. Development Co. to allow a sale to Mr..,�S;i.d ;Judson. City, Manager's Report Sewer Service Upon motion by.,Coun.cilman`= Rogers, seconded by Councilman .C..Smith and unanimously approved, City Manager Callina was" "authorized to have the engineering done to provide sewer service for the area in front of the sewer treatment plant. Painting of fence Upon motion by Councilman Rogers;' seconded by Southwest Blvd. and Councilman -C. Smith and unanimously approved, Commerce Blvd. City Manager Callinan was authorized to purchase paint for -the wood fence on- Commerce and Southwest Page -4- 15 February 1965 Blvd., from Adrian Drive to Arlen Drive, for which the 20/30 Club has volunteered the labor. City Manager Callinan was requested to write a letter thanking the 20/30 Club for their generous offer at volunteering the labor to paint the fence. Service Billing Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan's recommendation to accept the proposal from the Bank of America for service billing service was approved. City Manager Callinan was requested to report back periodically to the Council.on the progress and success of the change. Subdivisions Upon motion.by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by 2-A and 4-A Councilman C..Smith and.unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell were authorized to do.what�ever was necessary get the improvements in! .S'�ubdivision 2-A and 4. -A completed. This w.ould.'r�equire Coral Homes to put h the incompletealf.of Santa Alicia Drive in, and City Manager Cal-linan advised that there was still a $1500 bond in forceg for the portion of this' .road,in Subdivision 2-A. Summer Recreation City Manager C&llinan reviewed his memo to the Council,.outlining his recommendations for the 1965 Summer,'Program,as presented to and modified by the R I e ' creation Commission and also the Recrea- tion Commission'! s separate recommendations. The 1965 Summer!:Pr'' 'am.- ,9gr included: 1. Elimination of the position of Recreation Director. 2. Th&-two pool managers to report to Superiht,6ndent of Public Works Wiggins, 3. Coh6bbsion areas employ female cashier clerks.in,stead of using life guards for this purpo.se..'' 4. The:te.00mmended salary ranges are as follows PoOl Manager (lessons, etc.) $2.00-2.25 per hour Life Guards (per hour) 1.65-1-75 :Concession Cashier-Clerks 1.30/hour Recreation Instructor 2.00/hour Park & Art Program Director 1.30/hour %Counci man '.-.V. Somit'n indicated temporary approval of the program, but requested that City Manager Callinan.prepare a manpower cost estimate for the season before. final Council approval is given, The Council _,'also went on record that it felt there is no need to revise the policy of no free pool Page -5- 15 February 1965 admissions at this time- However the Council will study this matter further. Golf Course At this point Mayor Buchanan stepped down from of interest in the Utility Service the rostrum because personal matter and turned the gavel a.r to Vice -Ma yor Rogers. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by approved, a Councilman C. Smith and unanimously $120 charge will `be -made to the Golf Course for water connection f'ee . In .the event there should $1200 assessment, the $120 water connec- then be a tion fee will be credited to this amount. The Council approved the proposal for a temporary #3 ,the drinking fountains connection at We11 -for the oourse and clubz-house use only. The Golf on Course will be required to et the necessary 13 install the easements to tie `into Well and line satisfactory to the City. The temporary water will beimetered'at Well #3 and the Rohnert Park Golf Course must provide a meter of type and design" approved by the City. Expense and City Manager Callinan presented the Expense and through January 319 1965. Budget Budget.Comparison Gas Tax Funds City Manager Callinan and Engineer Milton Hudis Council the State restrictions discussed with the fox.the use"of Gas Tax Funds and suggestions made by the State on the proposed improvements in the Southwest Blvd. intersection of Commerce Blvd. and Mr. Hudi.s advised the Council that if he is able to arrange a meeting with the State, he will ob- what of Gas Tax tain specific information on part be for the Commerce - Southwest Blvd.s Funds .can used area. City Attorne 's R ort Subdivision maps City Attorney Maxwell Stated that he had received from the City of Fremont concerning Pend - City of Fremont a letter ing litigation regarding the filing of Subdivision Maps. The City of Fremont has requested the the State cooperation of other Cities in urging Supreme Court to hear this matter. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, in City Attorney Maxwell was authorized to act the State Supreme the name of the City in urging Court to hear the matter of the filing of Sub - division Maps for the City of Fremont. Wage -6- 15 February 1965 LAFC Hearing City Attorney Maxw,6ill advised the Council that because there was a,que'stion raised of "conflict of interest" he did not appear at the LAFC Heariz on the proposed Cotat *--annexation, East�,Cotati Avenue 64_1;x, „ - Matters from Councilmen Rain Gutters upon matron b Cdunc-ilman,Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pbzonella and::�-unanimously approved, City Attorney: Maxwell:-was: ;authorized to prepare an amendment to:the:Building Code Ordinance re- quiring rein gutters,-.on new homes being construct. ed. LAFC Hearing Upon motion by Counc.lan V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and--unanimously approved, the Council will forwar.d,l8=letter to the LAFC and Supervisor Shoemaker- requesting that the County appoint a commit tee`f pla,n.ners and engineers to make a study of the- "2as.t,,!Cotati Ave. area in `relation to good pl 1xining - -, and request that no action be taken byr_the ,AFC on proposed Cotati Annexation 64-1 until this report is made avail- City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that the'Sonoma Countyy-3 Flannin:'g Staff is the official study body fflr the 'County ' Tho''-Counc-fil scusse n a work session re- garding futuro b 'Uhi dar '0d' 6f service areas, and that a letter' be 'wrltite -n to the LAFC regarding the areas o-fint "ere:st to` Rohnert Park. ;Sewer Plant - General dzscusszon was held regarding sewer plant expansion, City Manager Callinan was authorized to look into the purchase of land which will be needed for future sewer plant.. expan'sion. _.... Finance Major Improvements City Manager Callinan reported on a stud "jade .Hudis a year ago by.Mr and Mr. Callihanyfor a finance p.rbg�ram for major improvements that will be required. 'a:'s the City- develops. The Council requested that Mr. Callinan update the report, making the necessary adjustments to up- date the''entire program including suggestions to alleviate arodts in assessments. Mr. Callinan t^ras asked to `ha.ve the `re ort p prepared in time for the budget stud ., study about July 1, 1965. At Tyr• iYiaXwolI s recommendation, the Council asked City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, and the developers to work out plans whereby the City could establish a policy Page -7- 15 February 1965 of how and when to collect the initial $1200 per acre assessment. Meeting with ° Councilman V. Smith suggested that City Manager Cotati Callinan write to invite the Chairman of the LAFC to attend a meeting with the City of Cotati and the City of Rohnert Park. �.> Annexation North Councilman Pezonella made a motion and thin wit, - AIII � of Sewer Plant drew the motion for the City of abandoAitlliie project of annexation of the area north of the sewer plant. PG&E � Councilman C. Smith requested that City Manager Callinan contact the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to confirm or deny the mass out off of delinquent accounts in Rohnert Park. Adjourment. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M. 'City Clerk Arnroved: %.,e.- �'�.�. l � � �