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1965/03/01 City Council MinutesCommunications 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. L A F C The Council requested that the minutes reflect, in regard to Supervisor Shoemaker's letter, that the Council does feel that a study of the area by professional planners should be considered by the L.A.F.C. in annexation proceedings. ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 March 1965 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session 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 work session commencing at 7:30 p.m. but at which no formal action was taken. Call to Order Mayor Buchanan called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (5) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith. Absent: (0) Also present: City Manager Callihan and City Attorney Maxwell. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman 1togers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith Minutes and unanimously approved, the minutes of the regular session, February 15, 1965s were approved with the following corrections: (a) Page 7 Paragraph 3 corrected to read: "Councilman Pezonella made a motion and then withdrew the motion for the City to abandon, at this time, the project of annexation of the area north of the sewer plant." (b) Page l -r insert the following paragraph under Approval of Minutes: "Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 9 were approved as submitted." Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of the closed session, February 15t 1965, were approved as submitted. Bills Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment with the exception of the bills from the Humane Society totaling $506.66. The Council indicated that approval of the Humane Society's bills will be withheld pending receipt of an activity report from the Society. The Council expressed the desire that next year sufficient time be given before the insurance expiration dates, for the City's Agent to submit and discuss a proposal. 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. L A F C The Council requested that the minutes reflect, in regard to Supervisor Shoemaker's letter, that the Council does feel that a study of the area by professional planners should be considered by the L.A.F.C. in annexation proceedings. Page 2 1 Mare±h 1965 Rase Parade The Council expressed em interest in Rohnert Park's participation in the 1965 Rose Parade and indicated a desire for Community action in this direction., City Manager Calli.nan pointed out that the City bore the total cost of last year's entry which included the permanent investment in the vehicle and the float body. SCA 17 General discussion was held regarding SCA 179 a proposed cons Pao. Tel. Co. stitutional amendment which would impose a tax of 1% on the Tax intra-state gross receipts of Telephone Companies doing business in California. Participating in the discussion, in addition to the Council, were Mr. William Turner, Pacific Telephone Co.; City Manager Callinan; and City Attorney Maxwell. Councilman Pezonella moved that no action be taken at this meet- ing and that the matter be deferred to the meeting of April 5, 1965. Motion died, for lack of a second. No action was taken and the Clerk was requested to schedule the matter for consideration at the next regular meeting of the City Council.. Ordinance #52 Ordinance No. 52 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 519 BY ADDING A PROVISION TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE CONCERNING RAIN GUTTERS, was read by City Attorney Maxwell. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers9 seconded by Councilman Pezonella, the Ordin- ance was introduced by the following vote: AYES: (4) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, V. Smith. NOES: (1) Councilman,C. Smith. ABSENT: (0) Upon motion by ,Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonelb and unanimously approved,, Public bearing on Ordinance No. 52 was set for April 5, 1965. Pool "B" Lease Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon- ella and unanimously approved, -,the; resolution approving Lease Agreement with Sonoma State College for use of ►►B" Pool was removed from the agenda. Insurance Mr. Feeney, City insurance agent, appeared and a general discus- sion was held regarding City insurance. Regarding the invoices on the "bills for approval" at this meeting, Mr. Feeney stated that he had "shopped for the best quote ". Mr. Feeney again suggested that the City ,consider "broadform" liability insurance, and listed several government agencies who now have this coverage, Mr. Feeney also recommended that the City insure the park rest rooms and the temporary fire house against vandalism. The Coun- cil requested that Mr. Feeney prepare a proposal for this insurance and any other insurance that he feels the City should have. Planning „& Zoning Matters Cotati 64 -2 City Manager Callinan reviewed Cotati. proposed annexation, Fast Cotati Ave. 64-2, The City Council expressed no objection to Page 3 1 March 1965 the.pquding Cotati annexation 64 -2 of 15 acres on E. Cotati Ave. However, they felt that the City of Cotati should nevertheless agree to a joint meeting regarding a'complete study of annexations in this area by professional planners. Entrance Road Councilman Rogers left the podium at this time because of personal Improvement Project interest in the area under discussion. Engineer, Milton Hudis, submitted a revised layout of the Entrance Road improvements and explained the changes which were recommended by the State of California, Division of Highways. Upon motion by Councilmen V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, the revised layout was approved as submitted by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilman Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Rogers, C. Smith., City Manager's Report Zoning Ordinance City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the Planning Com- mission has completed. nits'work ' on the proposed Zoning Ordinance and was now submitting it t'o -tYe City Council for approval. Mr. Callinan said that after the fJiYial Planning Commission changes are made in.the copies 'of the proposed Zoning Ordinance, it will be presented.-to the Council for pudic hearings and final Council approval. Police Camera Upon motion by Councilman7Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously:approved,`the Police Department 1964 -65 budget was amended. to:;allow for the purchase of a Poloroid Camera instead of the Graphic Camera listed in the budget. f Police Telephone Upon motion'by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers Answering- :Service and unan' =0 usly.:approved, City Manager Callinan and Chief Koch were authorized to make arrangements with United Answering Ser- vice and the Cotati Police Department for. the handling of calls to the Rohnert -Park Police Department during hours the City Office'is closed. Director of Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers Public Safety and unanimously approved, the Council approved City Manager Callinan's appointment of Police Chief Koch as Director of Public Safety.-and- Fire:Chief. Service Billing City Manager Callinan showed the Council a copy of the new service bills being sent out for the first time this billing period. Health and A brief discussion was held concerning the City employees' group Welfare insurance program. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the City shall pay (a) the entire cost of the employees' coverage and (b) one -half the cost of dependents coverage for those employees desiring to extend the coverage to their dependents. ty Clerk APPROVED: , �.. >Iayor Correction Page 2, Para 3: Councilman Pezonella moved that no action be taken at this meeting so that the Council. Members might have time to study the matter for themsellfes and that 'the matter be deferred to the meeting of April 5, 1965. Councilman Pezonella asked James Cronin, President of the Homeowners' Association, who was in the audience, the homeowners Assn. would study the matter. Mr. Cronin indicated that they would. Councilman Pezonella's motion died for lack of a second. ;. page 1 March 1965 Retirement Program A discussion was held concerning the establishment of an employees' retirement program. City Manager Callinan reported on his study of this matter. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman RogerE and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to obtain an actuarial valuation from the State Employees Retire- ment Program, and City Attorney Maxwell was requested to prepare any necessary resolutions needed to obtain the actuarial valua- tion. City Managers Conference City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report to the Council on the recent City Managers' Conference which he attended in Sacramento. Matters from Councilmen P.G. &E. Councilman C. Smith expressed his thanks to Pacific.Gas and Electric Co. for their prompt action in advising the City-the- correct cut -off information as requested at the last meeting..., Sewer Plant 'and Well Tour Councilman C. Smith discussed the possibility of a tour of the sewer plant and well facilities by interested Council members and Commission ".City members.. Manager Callinan stated that such a tour was being planned fo.r th'e. first avaijable Sunday after completion of the painting project currently in progress at the Sewer Plant. P.A. System Councilman V. Smith requested that City Manager Callinan have Bruner Co. find out why the "fire truck radios transmit through the public address system in.the Council. chambers. Industrial Development Councilman V. Smith asked if.anything.had.been done regarding possible relocation of the Carling Brewing Co. City Manager Callinan and Developer Paul.GaIis advised Councilman V. Smith that they had both written to the brewery. Adjournment The meetin g was ourned at 10:0 adj � 5 p.m. ty Clerk APPROVED: , �.. >Iayor Correction Page 2, Para 3: Councilman Pezonella moved that no action be taken at this meeting so that the Council. Members might have time to study the matter for themsellfes and that 'the matter be deferred to the meeting of April 5, 1965. Councilman Pezonella asked James Cronin, President of the Homeowners' Association, who was in the audience, the homeowners Assn. would study the matter. Mr. Cronin indicated that they would. Councilman Pezonella's motion died for lack of a second. ;.