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1965/09/07 City Council MinutesN O T I C E O F S P E C I A L M E E T I N G N o t i c e is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 1965 at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park at 8 :00 p.m., to consider the following items: 8:00 p.m. Discussion with officials of the Bellevue and Cotati elementary school districts re the location of an elementary school in Neighborhood "E". 9:00 Discussion re expiration of existing garbage service agreement with Sanitary Disposal Co. - contract expires October 15, 1965 9:20 Discussion re 1965 -66 budget and annual report 9:40 Founders Day's activities 9:50 Approval of agreement with County for collection and servicing of special assessment bonds. Adjournment to This notice is posted in compliance with the Government Code of the State of California. 20 August 1965 City Clerk ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 7, 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. No formal action was taken during the work session. Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (3) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Pezonella and V. Smith. Absent: .(2) Councilmen Buchanan and C. Smith. (Both of these Councilmen arrived later in the meeting. Their points of arrival in the meeting are noted in the minutes.) Also present: City Manager Callinan, George Powell,, Sonoma County Planning Staff, and Milt Hudis, Consulting Engineer. Approval of Upon motion duly,made, seconded and unani- Minutes mously.approved, the minutes of August 2, 1965,'; ::August 5, 1965 and August 16, 1965 were approved. Bills Upon motion duly made, seconded and unani- mously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Communications Communications, per attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of the communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. The City Manager was requested to complete an.d.return the questionnaire received from the Congress for Community Progress. Indust. Develop. Mayor Rogers recognized Mr. William Moore, a Committee member of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Development Committee. Mr. Moore made a presentation to the Council outlining the work done to date by the Industrial Devel- op'm.ent Committee and its needs for funds to ,meet some of the expenses being incurred in the material being prepared. He requested the Council to authorize disbursement of $750.00 to the Chamber of Commerce to cover expenses incurred by the Industrial Development Committee to date. 2"`; September 7, 1965 Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, payment to the Chamber of Commerce was unanimously.approved in the amount of $7.50.00 for use by the Chamber to meet expenses incurred by the Industrial Devel- opment Committee. Zoning Ordinance Mayor Rogers declared the continued public hearing open on the proposed zoning ordinance, Mr. Powell, Sonoma.County Planning- Jtaff, brought the Council up'to date on the work sessions that he has had with Mr.Thiesfeld concerning certain changes suggested to the ordinance. Mr. Allen, representing North Cal Outdoor Advertising Company made a presentation to the Council.,urging.the Council not to prohibit outdoor advertising entirely. Jim Groom, Chairman of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce .Industrial Development Committee also ;made same brief comments urging the Council not.t.o_'ban outdoor advertising structures com- pletely: Mr. Norman Spivock urged the .Council to final - `ize the zoning as soon as possible so that - definite answers on the zoning could be made to prospective property buyers. The 'Council' requested Mr. Powell to provide them with copies of the Sonoma County Planning Policy on outdoor structures. Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing con - tinued until the next regular Council meeting, September 20th. Project 1956 -1 Mayor Rogers declared the nubs ; n Hon -ri rq n„an on Amended Assessments, Project No. 1956 -1. There being no discussion or objections from anyone present, the public hearing was declared closed. C..Smithxs Councilman C. Smith .entered the meeting at Arrival this point. Resol. No. 263 Resolution No. 265 - A Resolution Confirming Amended Assessment - Project No. 1956 -1. Upon motion' duly made, seconded, and unanimously .approved, Resolution No. 263 was adopted. -3- September 7, "1965 Project No. Mayor Rogers,; declared the public hlearing open. 1861 --1 on Amended Assessment, Ir-- C ;ject No, 1961 ---1 There being no discussion or objections from the floor, the public hearing vas declared closed. Resol. No. 264 Resolution No., 264 - A resolution Confirming Amended Assessment, Project No. 1961 -1. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 264 was adopted. Annexation 3--A Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Annexation 3 -A, High School site on Snider Lane. No one in the audience expressed a desire to be heard on this matter. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on this annexation and advised that he had submitted a draft of 'a proposed annexation agreement to the school district for review. There being no objections, the public hearing, was declared continued until.September 20, 1965. L. Fitting Use Permit; Mr. Powell reviewed the Planning staff report on Mr. Fitting's application for a wider than normal driveway at 7211 Barbi Lane. The pur- pose of the larger than normal driveway was to permit storage of a boat and trailer along the side of the house. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smite, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, Mr. Fitting's request for a wider than normal.. driveway was denied. J. Buchanan's Councilman Buchanan entered the meeting at Arrival this point. Salvation Army Mr. Powell reviewed the staff report concerning Use Permit the request for a use permit from the Salvation Army for a collection box in the parking lot., of the shopping center. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Golis, the owner of the shopping center area, indicated that he had no objection to the drop box. Upon motion,by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Counc lmah.Pezonella and unanimously approved, the City Manager was requegted to inform the Merchants' Association of " `the "-use permit re- quest, solicit their comments, and to report back to the Council at the next meeting, at which time the use permit will be considered again. -4- September 7.9 1965 Ordinance Ordinance No. 58 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING No. 58 MECHANICAL PLAY DEVICES REQUIRING LICENSES; FIXING FEES; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith and seconded by Councilman V. Smith, the waiving of the reading of Ordinance No. 58 was unanimously approved. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, sedonded by Councilman V. Smith, Ordinance No. 58 was adopted by the following roll call vote. AYES: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith, V . 3mith, Mayor Rogers NOES:- (1) Councilman Buchanan ABSTAIN: (0) 1965 - 1966 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith and seconded Final Budget by Councilman Buchanan, the final budget sub- mitted to the Council by City Manager Q.a,l;linan. was unanimously approved.. Resol. No. 265 Resolution No. 265 - A Resolution Determining the Amount of Money to be Raised by Means of Taxation for Fiscal Year 1965 - 1966. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, duly se- conded and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution Noe 265 was waived and the resolution was unanimously adopted. Resol. No. 266 Resolution No. 266 - A Resolution Setting the Tax Rate for 1965 1966. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, sai (_3 ' Resol lat-i,.on was adopted. Collection '-*City Manager Callinan reviewed the proposed Agreement with agreement between the City and the County County whereby the County would act as collection and payment agent for the City's 1911 Act bonds. Resol. No. 267 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded .by Councilman. Pezonella and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 267, a Resolution Authorizing Approval of Agreement With The.County of Sonoma for Collection of Payments On Bonds of The City of Rohnert Park, was unanimously approved. --5- September 7, 1965 Drainage Ditch Plans for the installation of the drain pipe from Subdivisions 11B and 12B to Copeland Creek were Presented to the Council for approval. Mr. H:ais explained the plans and specifica- tions to the Council. City Manager Callinan suggested that on the plans in the note section the word "may" be changed to "shall" with reference to the filling of the ditch down- stream of the railroad culvert to the minimum section indicated on the plans. He also re- commended to the Council that a statement be included on the plans to'the effect that "excess dirt must be removed from the area alongside the fence and entire area leveled or graded to satisfaction of City." Councilman V. Smith moved that the plans and specifications be approved with the recom- mendations listed above' and subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unan- imously approved. Project 1965 -1 City Manager Callinan and Fngineer Milt Hudis made a verbal staff report to the Council on the status of this project. Progress Payment No. 1 to Arthur Siri, Inc. in the amount of $32,822.84 was presented to the Council for approval. Upon motion: by Councilman C. Smith, duly' seconded and unanimously approved, said Progress Payment was approved for payment, subject to approval of the City Attorney. A bill from Engineer Milt Hudis in the amount of $1;270.00 was presented. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman ,C. Smith, and unanimously approved, said bill was approved for payment, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Project 1965 -2 A verbal staff report on the status of this project was presented to the Council. City Manager Callinan requested Council approval to malte.payment to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $3,56`;1.72 to cover the City's contribution to th:i.s; project. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously ap- proved, said payment to Augonaut Constructors was authorized. -6- September 7, 1965 Project 1965 --3 Mr. Callihan read those communications listed Commerce Blvd. on the communications list for.;.th � meeting between the City, Spivock Company and Coral Homes relative to Commerce Boulevard_, After much=discu -scion ''concerning the Spivock Company's and Odj?hl Home s+ demand for payment for right of way, the 00'unc'i:l indicated that the project would not prog -tess,.any'further until the various developing companies get together and resolve this matter to the City's satisfaction. Sanitary Disposal Co. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the existing agreement.with Sanitary Disposal Company for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish and, refuse will expire on October f'S q ' 1965. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously approved, Mr ®�Callinan was directed to negoti- ate a new agreement with Sanitary Disposal Company.` Wilfred Grade Cr ossing Mr, CaZln'.'read two letters received from Spivock Company:conoerning the Wilfred Grade Cross�ing,`diA iining't).e *reasons,.'. why Spi.�o'6k Company could riot see tki.ex' way clear to in- stall the protective devices required by the Publ..c Utilities Commission. After a brief discussion, the matter was deferred until the next Council meeting. Audie0l, a p wort A brief discussion was held concerning the Audit Report received for the year ending June 30, 1965 from the C.F.A. firm of Fitz - patrick and Poulsen, Santa .Rosa. Upon motion by Councilman P. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the audit report was acce pte d and approved as p .: submi.tted by the aud.i.. :,e Ax�rzual Report to Citizens Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan seconded b y Co Counc�lmdn PezOnella and unanimously approved,,fftty "Manager Callihan was authorized to have an "Annual Report to Citizens" Group Insurance prepared® A brief discussion was held concerning the .existing policy with Crown Life Insurance Company. The Council was advised that the City is waiting to receive the advice of pre- miums to be charged for the next policy year by Crown Life.. Upon receipt of this informa- tion, it Wir l be presented to the Council for -7- September 7, 1965 determination as to whether or not the City's coverage should continue with the same firm. The Council reiterated its position that Mr. Feeney is the City's agent for handling this coverage. Temporary Discussion was held concerning Mr. Spivock's College Bldgs. inquiries as to whether or not the City would be interested in purchasing the temporary college buildings. Councilman C. Smith was appointed to head up a committee to look into this matter. Resol. No. 268 City Attorney Report Resolution No. 268 - A Resolution Confirming Appointment of Connie Harris as Deputy City Clerk. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, duly se- conded and unanimously approved, said Resolu- tion was adopted. City Manager Callinan read from a letter from Mr. Maxwell concerning the status of the John Hardin suit. C.A.T.V. A brief discussion was held concerning C.A.T.V. and copies of the communications received from Scroma County Radio and Television Association, Inc. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the League of California Cities is presently working on a report to the cities Concerning C.A.T.V. and also preparing a model ordinance for regulation of the C.A.T.V. He suggested that the Council hold up taking any action until this report is received. AB 734 A brief discussion was held concerning AB 734, which outlines compensation a City Council may receive. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance in line with the new legislation for consideration by the Council. The Council pointed out that any change in compensation will not be effective until after the April 1966 election. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. APPROVED: City Clerk