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1965/05/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 May 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 Rogers 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 Rogers called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith, V. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at 9:25 p.m. The time of arrival is noted at the appropriate place in the minutes. Also present: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 199 1965 were approved as submitted. Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the bills, per the 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. Ex- officio Councilman C. Smith.suggested that Mayor Rogers and Councilman Assignments C. Smith resign from their ex- officio assignments to the City Planning and Recreation Commissions to allow other Councilmen to have the opportunity to serve on these commissions. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Mayor Rogers and unanimously approved, Councilman V. Smith was appointed ex- officio member of the Planning Commission. Upon motion by Mayor Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Councilman Buchanan was appointed ex- officio member of the Recreation Commission, Public Hearing Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on the J. M. Rice Taxi -Cab application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate a taxi -cab within Rohnert Park. Mr. Rice, the applicant, was present. City Manager Callinan outlined the details of the application including proposed meter rates. There being no further discussion and no objections, the public hearing was then closed. Page 2 3 May 1965 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council approved the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to J. M. Rice, to operate a taxi-cab within Rohnert Park. Meter rates shall be 50¢ for the first Y4 mile; 100 for each additional 115 mile; $4.50 per hour for standby time. Meters shall be installed in such a manner that the passengers can read them at all times. Use Permit Mssrs. Sellers & Fitting - Use Permit application for billiard Billiard Parlor parlor in shopping center. City Manager Callinan reported the details of the application and informed the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended the granting of the use permit. Mr. Callinan suggested that the Council stipulate that all pin ball machines be subject to the approval of the Chief of Police. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that imposing this stipulation was within their authority. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, use permit for a billiard parlor was granted to Mssrs. Sellers and Fitting, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the stipulation that any pin machines installed be of a type and design approved by the Chief of Police. Ordinance #53 Action on Ordinance No. 53 -- AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, was deferred until the Council meeting of May 17, 1965. Ordinance #54 Upon motion by Councilman V, Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 54 was waived. Ordinance No. 54 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIF- ORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES, RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Upon motion by Council- man V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, Ordinance No. 54 was introduced by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith, Vo Smith, Mayor Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan. Resolution #216 Resolution No. 216 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE BONDS, PROJECT 1960 -1, was read by City Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 216 was adopted. Resolution #217 Resolution No. 217 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENTS RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7, PROJECT 1956 -11 was read by City Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 217 was adopted. Page 3. 3 May 1965 Resolution #218 Resolution No. 218 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ' ASSESSMENTS'RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENT'S UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION No 43 - PROJECT 1959 -11 was read by City'Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 218 was adopted. Resolution #219 Resolution No. 219 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1209 PROJECT 1961 -11 was read,by City Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 219 was adopted. Recreation Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Commission V. Smith and unanimously approved, and upon recommendation of appointment the Recreation Commission, Sid Dulberg, 698 Bonnie Ave. was appointed to serve.on the Recreation Commission until June 30, 1965, at which time.all Commission appointments expire. Councilman V. Smith suggested that future commission appoint - ments should be discussed during personnel sessions before being introduced at a regular meeting. City Attorney Maxwell stated that it was entirely legal for commission appointments to be discussed at executive sessions.. City Managerts Report Fire Phone City Manager Callinan advised the Council that,,.effective May 1, _ 1965, the emergency fire phone number has been changed to 7955426 and`tPat all after office hours calls will be received' by the United Answering Service. Five telephones now in private homes will be removed: State Comp. City Manager Callinan informed the Council that a $259.50 Ins,r.dividend dividend -had been`reeeived frtim State Compensation Insurance for the 1963 -64 period. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he.was having discussions with several accounting firms before making any recommendat,ions,-to the Council for this year's audit and he felt.;.. .that a...substantial cost savings may be realized. City Manager Callinan discussed the need for a salary survey and recommended that the firm of Griffenhagen- Kroeger be retained to .8ubmit: a salary recommendation and salary classification study at a °_c*:ost.of approximately $300. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized.to retain the firm of Griffenhagen- Kroeger, Inc. to conduct a:salary survey for the City. Page 4 3 May 1965 Resolution #220 Resolution No. 220 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA (SWIMMING POOL B) was read by City Manager Callinan. Upon motion by Councilman.C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and:unanimously approved, Resolution No. 220 was adopted. Animal Control City Manager Callinan discussed the Animal Control problem in Rohnert Park and advised the Council that he had requested the Humane Society to submit three proposals for di: "ferent types of animal control service:,an time for study for the forthcoming budget. Insurance City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Mr. Feeney has submitted a fire and vandalism insurance quote of $$119 for 3 years for the storage building at Well #2 and the rest rooms in "B" Park. Upon motion bar, Councilman seconded by Councilman Pezonella and: unanimously . appro -ved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to transfer $$119 from the Retirement budget to the Insurance budget. Mr. Callinan was further authorized to obtain the fire and. vandalism.insuranc.e . on the rest tooms in "B1° Park and the.Storage Building at Well;No 2.. City Manager Callinan was,also requested to arrange for all City Insurance to fall due at the same time in the future. City Attorneyrs Report Hardin Suit City, Attorney Maxwell reported on the status of the Hardin suit. Ambulance Service City Attorney.Maxwell advised the Council that Ambulance service calls within the realm of the vehicles for hire ordinance and an application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity would be required from any interested in operating an. ambulance service. Public Appearances Paul Golis Mr. Golis discussed 1915 Act Assessment Bonds with the Council. 1915 Act bonds He stated that he and Mr. Taylor have been attempting to persuade Savings & Loan Assns. and other property owners to pay off the 1915 Act assessments. Mr. Golis requested that the City do every- thing in its power to facilitate the payoffs on the assessments. City Manager Callinan stated that the Bonding Attorney and the City Attorney were requested to indicate to the Sonoma County Treasurer that the interest should be refunded as soon as the bonds are called. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously "approved, City Manager Callinan was - authorized to pursue the matter of 1915 Act Assessment payoffa to facilitate the early redemptian of such assessments by property owners. Page 5 3 May 1965 The City Council commended Mr. Golis and Mr. Taylor for their good work in trying to get the assessments paid off. Pool Opening Mr. Golis, reporting to the Council for the Recreation Commission, announced that the Swimming Pools would open again this year on May 30, 1965, from 1:00 p.m. with picnic and concession booths and opening day activities being conducted in Alicia Park as in previous years. Mr. Golis and Mr. Belheumer, co- chairmen for the day suggested that the theme "Good Neighbor Day" be observed this year, and that each concession be asked to contribute half of their concession income to the good will gesture of raising $400 to contribute to a school lunch program in the City of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, Mr. Golis introduced Dr. William Cord of Sonoma State College who will conduct a Spanish Institute in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico in June, under a Federal grant. Dr. Cord explained the Institute and spoke about the town of Morelia and his desire to see the school lunch program go into effect. Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting (9:25pm) Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the Recreation Commission project, expressed cooperation and endorse- ment of Dr. Cord's project, and approved the recommendation of no swimming charge on opening day, May 30, 1965, at Alicia Park Pool. Industrial Mr. Arthur Roberts, President of the Chamber of Commerce spoke Development on the current reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce and the Commission importance of the Industrial Development Commission being a part of the Chamber, as a Chamber function. Mr. Roberts stated that an Industrial Development Commission needed money to operate if anything were to be accomplished. City Manager Ca" inan spoke on the need for growth of both the Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Development Commission Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council supports the theory that the Chamber of Commerce be the logical body to give impetus and direction to an Industrial Development Commission. Further, the Council, in its 1965 -66 budget provide, to the extent available, funds which the chamber would direct into the efforts of Industrial Development. The Chamber is requested to provide the City its objectives as they develop. Mr. Howard Day, the new secretary of the Chamber of Commerce was also introduced to the Council. "B" Park City Manager Callinan outlined the proposed improvements for "B" Improvements Park which included improvements to the swimming pool, land- scaping, tiny tots area, a building at the west end of the park, rest rooms, and storage facilities. Page 6 3 May 1965 Water Study Councilman V. Smith recommended that the city staff consider conducting tests to determine the amount of water available for future use or if the City should consider ultimate complete tie -in with Coyote. Councilman Smith suggested that City Manager Callinan study this matter. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED; Mayor 1 City Clerk �.. qq //'. � _ _ //' / / _ �� � �'�C�C . -<.-� . l � � 5. �-, �.