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1967/08/07 City Council MinutesROMMT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 7, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 7 :00 P.M, in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presid- ing. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, and Mayor Pezonella Absent: (0) Late: (2) Councilman C. Smith and V. Smith, their time of arrival being specifically noted in these minutes. Staff Present: City Manager Callinan and George Tomilson of Sonoma County Planning Department. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved., the minutes of July 39 July 17, July 26, and July 31, 1967 were approved as sub - mitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken except as specifically noted in these minutes. 1. A letter from the Cotati School District regarding in- corporating Rohnert Park in the school district name was read. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Council- man Roberts and unanimously approved the City Manager was requested to send a formal request to the school district to have the name Rohnert Park incorporated in the school district name. Arrival of Councilmen Councilmen. C. Smith and V. Smith arrived at this point in C. Smith & V. Smith the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :07 P.M. Executive Session The Council adjourned at 7 :08 P.M. to an executive session to discuss making an appointment to the Recreation Commis- sion. Reconvention The Council reconvened at approximately 7 :17 P.M. Mayor Pezonella reported on the results of the executive session. Page --2- August 7, 1967 Upon - t.�i.on by CVU:1�i,.1ma11 Rogers, seCiodlded by %71---- o Pezonella and unanimously approved, Mr. Edward Bishop was appointed to the Recreation Commission. Matters from Councilmen Councilman Rogers reported on the events scheduled for Founders' Days Founders' Days. He requested the Council approve free swimming at the pools on Monday, September 4th in conjunc- tion with Founders' Days. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council approved free admission to Alicia and Benecia Pools on Founder€' Day, Septemberr dy 19670 Resolution No. 67 -61 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR CITY MANAGER City Manager Callinan read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 67 -61 was adopted. Ordinance No. 81 SUBIDIVISION ORDINANCE City Manager Callinan advised the ordinance had not been completely retyped. The Council deferred adoption of the ordinance until the next regular meeting. File No. 0037 - Mr. Callinan discussed the conditions of the sign permit Superior Roofing issued to Superior Roofing Co., Industrial Court, approxi- Sign Permit mately one year ago for a one year period. Mr. Tomilson, Sonoma County Planning Department, commented and suggested revising the sign regulations in the zoning ordinance and extending the permit for the sign under discussion until revised sign regulations are reviewed by the Council. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the extension for one year of the Superior Roofing Co. sign with the understanding the Council will receive a report from staff on suggested changes in the sign section of the zoning ordinance. File No. 0067 - Mr. Tomilson read his staff report and recommended denial R. Murray - 215 Arlen of the request by Mr. Murray to close in his existing Drive - Variance - garage without constructing another garage or carport. Mr. Garage Murray, the applicant, was present. A discussion was held, upon the conclusion of which Council man Rogers moved that the Council make the necessary find- ings as specified in the zoning ordinance and grant the variance to permit the closing in of the garage located at 215 Arlen Drive with the stipulations that the Council re- serves the right of architectural control, and that the work must be completed within a period of six months. Said Page -3- August 7, 1967 motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved. File No. 0044 - Councilman C. Smith initiated a discussion on the variance F. Norton - Alma Ave. previously granted to Mr. Norton on Alma Avenue and how the improvements were never satisfactorily completed. The Council requested the City Manager and staff planner to work with the City Attorney in making recommendations for possible revision of the off - street parking requirements in the R -1 Distriot of the zoning ordinance, and the possible inclusion of the requiring of a performance bond on altera- tions and additions in order to ensure completion according to the plans submitted to the Council. File No. 0068 - Lot Mr. Tomilson read his staff report and recommended approval Split - Sonoma Campus of the lot split in the El Colegio area and suggested that Co. as a condition of granting the lot split the right -of -way for future Southwest Blvd., be dedicated to the City. Re- presentatives of Sonoma Campus Co. were present. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the lot split was approved subject to the applicant filing a map and also subject to the dedication of Southwest Boulevard right -of -way. File No. 0070 - The City Manager Callinan discussed the possible relocation of World Newspaper, "The World" newspaper operation into one of the former Colleg Possible relocation buildings on College View Drive. Mr. Tomilson commented on the zoning changes that might be necessary. A discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to continue discussions with The World's repre- sentatives and the Planning Staff to try and develop satis- factory conditions. Subdivision 19 -B Mr. Callinan reported that Mr. Wiggins, Supt. of Public Acceptance of Im- Works, had advised that all the improvements, in Subdivi- provements sion 19 -B, with the exceptions of $300 - $350 worth of work, had been completed and he recommended acceptance of the improvements subject to the subdivider depositing with the City sufficient monies to guarantee installation of the improvements not yet installed. Upon motion by Councilman. Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the improvements in Sub - division 19 -B were accepted subject to the subdivider de- positing with the City additional monies needed to guaran- tee completion of the subdivision. General Plan Text Mr. Callinan reported that the general plan text had been sent to the County sometime ago and Mr. Lehmann of General Page -4- August 7, 1967 Planning Corp. was anxious to proceed. Mr. Callinan re- quested authorization to proceed and have the terb printed. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council requested the City Manager to correspond with the County of Sonoma Plann- ing Department expressing the urgency in getting the tent reviewed and published end if there is no reply within 10 days to 2 weeks, then Mfr. Callinan was authorized to pro- ceed with the printing of the text. Project 1961 -1 The City Manager pointed out the area involved in the Amended Assessment amended assessment and advised that notice of the public No. 4 -2 hearing had been published in the newspaper. Mayor Pezonella declared the public hearing open and asked for comments. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. 67 -62 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, PROTECT NO. 1961 -1, ASSESSMENT N0. 4.2 City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 67 -62 was waived and said resolution adopted. Project No. 1966-2 Mr. Callinan read a letter from City Attorney Maxwell in- Expressway dicating he had been incontact with the Public Utilities Commission who indicated the agreement between the City and Northwestern Pacific Railroad for the Expressway grade crossing would be acted upon by the Commission no later than Friday, August 11, 1967. Mr. Callinan advised he had talked with the Public Utilities Commission staff and had been informed that the matter would be before the P.U.C. for consideration on August 8, 1967. Mr. Hudis, project engineer, reported that the ground was very wet and the contractor would have a very difficult time in getting the necessary compaction and may have to stop the job for while in order to let the ground dry. Project No. 1966 -2 Mr. Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 1 to Arthur Progress Payment No.1 B. Siri in the amount of $20,120.51. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized Progress Payment No. 1 for Improvement Project 1966 -2 to Arthur B. Siri, Inc, in the amount of $20,120.51. Project No. 1967 --1 City Manager Callinan reported that the bonds for Project Country Club Dr. 1967 -1 had been delivered on August 3, 1967. Snyder Lane Sewer Lines Page -5- August 79 1967 Resolution No. 67 -73 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYW.a LANE SEWER. TRUNK LINES, ROHNERT PARK SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT N0. 1967 -1. Mr. Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 67 -73 was waived and said resolution adopted. Project No. 1967 -2 Mr. Hudis reported on the status of the project. Southwest B1vd.Water Main Progress Payment No. 1 Mr. Callinan presented Progress Payment No. 1 to Argonaut Project No. 1967 -2 Constructors in the amount of $19,279.66. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized Progress Payment No. 1, Improvement Project 1967 -20 for Southwest Boulevard Water Main - to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $19,279.66. Copeland Creek A discussion was held concerning the Copeland Creek Improve - Improvement ment Project. City Manager Callinan read comments from Mr. Maxwell recommending that no action be taken on the adoption of an ordinance for this matter until the contents of the ordinance was approved by the County and /or until the City has the funds available for the improvement pro - ject. A discussion followed during which Mr. Callinan reviewed the drainage plan and reported on the ouittome of meetings and d icussions held to date. A lengthly discussion was held on the financing of the improvement of Copeland Creek. Among those participating with the Council and staff were Mr. Art Howard and Mr. Paul Golis and Project Engineer Milton Hudis. Resolution No. 67 -64 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN. Mr. Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion 67 -64 was waived and said resolution adopted. City Manager's Report 1967 -68 Budget Mr. Callinan reported that he had received a request from the City Treasurer to have his compensation raised $25.00 Page --6- August 7, 1967 per month effective April 1968. The Council requested the City Manager to invite the City Treasurer to attend a work session at 600 P.M. prior to the next regular meeting to discuss the matter. Mr. Callinan reported that City Attorney Maxwell felt that $1500.00 should be included in the budget to cover possible costs to be incurred in the Hardin Law Suit. Councilman C. Smith recommended that the matter be discussed in a person- nel work session. Sidewalks on Vacant Mr. Callinan reported on the installation of sidewalks on Lots certain vacant lots and requested authorization to pay the contractor. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the disbursement of $2,021.68 to Richard A. Alexander Concrete Construction Co. for the construction of sidewalks. Rohnert Park Golf Mr. Callinan reported on the progress of the golf course Course improvement program. Annexations 4 & 5 Mr. Callinan reported that the LAPC had approved Annexa- tions 4 and 5 and the City would now continue the proceed- ings. Agricultural Reserves Councilman V. Smith commented on "agricultural reserves" and the fact that cities were not limited on the minimum amount of acreage which could be put into such reserves, which might make it advantageous for large agricultural land owners to annex- their lands to cities. W f?- ---I y _ron'F�'.AgA city May age.y Cali.LIIa L read a letter from 1AX. ui igly CoddJJLng Road Realignment requesting action by the City to finalize the alignment of the westerly frontage road and the possible expressway west from U.S. 101. Mr. Callinan advised that he had dis- cussed the matter with Mr. Head, the County Road Commis - sioner, who indicated that the County did not have funds at this time to acquire right-of-way for the expressway to the west from U.S. 101. Mr. Callinan discussed the possibility of the land owners and the City cooperating to have the land owners dedicate the right -of -way for the expressway and constructing the initial two lanes with the City constructing the remaining two lanes at some date in the future. Mr. Callinan stated that he felt the right -of -way for the expressway should be dedicated now to alleviate any problems in the future. The Council advised the City Manager to pursue the matter as outlined with the County Board of Supervisors and Mr. Codding. pa""We- —7— August 7, 1967 1967 -68 Budget City Manager reported on additional sales tax and cigarette tax funds that the City will receive as a result of recent- ly enacted legislation. Benecia Pool - Filter Mr. Callinan reported that the filtering system at Beneoia System Pool was .inoperative and the pool was closed until new filters are installed. 1915 Act Assessments The City Manager reported on 1915 Act Assessments delin- quencies. He requested authorization to advance $5,000 to the County Treasurer to cover defiencies in 1915 Act redemption funds due to delinquencies. Upon motion by Councilmen Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimossly approved the Council authorized the advancing of $5,000 to the Sonoma County Tax Collector and Treasurer for use in various 1915 Act Assessment redemption funds to pay the July 2nd coupons on various 1915 Act Bond issues with the understanding the City will be reimbursed from the first monies received for payment of the assess- ments and prior to paying any January 2, 1968 coupons. Right -Of -Way on east Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the City had been side of U.S. 101 served with a legal notice of condemnation of that portion of land owned by Mr. Spivock and which the County requires as part of the right -of -way for the proposed interchange at U.S. 101 and Rohnert Park Expressway. He further reported that the matter had been turned over to City Attorney Maxwell for his handling. Wilfred Grade Crossing Mr. Callinan presented a request from Northwestern Pacific Railroad for payment of $109385.00 for materials for the Wilfred Grade Crossing. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the payment of Northwestern Pacific Railroad from the gas tax funds subject to Regent Investment Corporation being billed for one -half of the cost. 1967 -68 Budget Councilman C. Smith stated he felt the amount requested by the City Attorney to be included in the 1967 -68 budget to cover the Hardin Law Suit's anticipated expenses should be Included in the budget. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized inclusion of $1500.00 in the 1967 -68 budget to cover the anticipated expenses of the Hardin Law Suit. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 P.M. APPROVED: A. Deputy OW Clerk ATTEST: . �'' aE Mayo Joseph Pezone la y Clark-