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1968/01/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7x10 p.m. in the City Offices 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert�P'ark, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. The regular session was -'preceded by an executive session which commenced at 6:45 p.m. and at which the re- signation of Councilman C. Smith was discussed. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Presents (4) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, V.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absents (1) Councilman C. Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan,' Wesley Vail of the Sonoma County Planning Staff and City Attorney Maxwell. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 18, 1967 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, 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 on sAy communication except as specifi- cally noted in these minutes. Resignation of Coup Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman oilman C. Smithy Rogers and unanimously approved, Councilman.C. Smith's letter of resignation was acknowledged and the resignation was accepted with regret. The Council requested a letter be sent to Councilman Smith expressing their appreciation of his service to the City of Rohnert Park. Eel River Route Selection Resolution No. -68 -01 Dr. William Cord Trip to Mexico Councilman Rogers gave a brief report on his findings regard- ing the route selection for the Eel River diversion. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68.01 A RESOLUTION URGING THE DIVERSION OF EEL RIVER WATER THROUGH CLEAR LAKE was adopted by title. Dr. William Cord of Sonoma State College spoke briefly to the Council on his recent imp to Mexico, and presented the Council with a resume of speeches given at ceremonies attend- ed by ten professors from Mexico during their tour of the United States. Page -2- January 2, 1968 File No. 0032 Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, a six (6) month exten- sion was granted to Gary's Texaco Service for tow truck operation with the same conditions that were on the previous extension of the permit. Barlas Fame The Council went on record as being against the application for a use permit filed by Barlas Farms for a fertilizer storage yard at 711 Railroad Avenue. The Council requested Planning Staff, Wesley Vail, to so inform the Sonoma County Planning Commission. General Plan City Manager Callinan advised that to date there had been 'a limited distribution of the City's General Plan. He advised that although the City had received one contribution toward the cost of printing the General Flan, and indications of contributions forthcoming, he felt the City should charge a nominal fee to help defray expenses. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, a charge of $ 3.00 for the complete General Plan and $1.30 for copies of the General Plan map only was approved. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the General Plan is to be brought before Council for adoption as soon as proper procedure has been established by the City Attorney. File No. 0015HO A discussion was held concerning how best to regulate foster Richard Self homes in R -1 Districts. An application from Richard Self, 446 Santa Barbara Drive for an increase from four to six children was mentioned to the Council. The Council requested that the application be held in abeyance until the Planning Staff has submitted a report and a suggested amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance, which if adopted, would regulate foster home opera tl.Vd10 by irs Ci {da[l6i"e V£ a use pe.(.'17"U 1:ab"W than the granting of a variance. Ayra.l - vQ 1• ul"o3pu'L GJAy Manager vallinan reviewed bond measures approved by the Election Council for the 1968 municipal election and advised that bond counsel was preparing the necessary documents. City Treasurer A lengthy disov.ssion'*" held between the Counoil, the City- Manager, and City Treasurer O4Y -Teil, each. exaredaing their views'regard;.ng whether or not the- p9sition of City Treasurer should be elective or appointive. 11pon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded. by Councilman. V. Smith, and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell was directed to prepare a resolution to put a proposition on the 1968 municipal election ballot to make the office of the City Treasurer appointive. Ordinance No. 91 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK GRANTING A FRAN- CHISE TO STOKER CABLE Tv, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, '1'0 CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY ANTMA TELEVI- SION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. Page -3- January 2, 1968 City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Schiller of Storer Cable TV had been given a copy of the proposed ordinance. City Attorney Maxwell then reviewed Ordinance No. 91 in detail, after which a lengthy discussion was held between Council, City Attorney and Mr. Schiller who was present to represent Storer Cable TV. Councilman Rogers declared his interest in property being considered for lease by Storer Cable TV., and disqualified himself from the discussion and voting on this matter. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, reading of Ordinance No. 91 was waived and said Ordinance was introduced. Dr. William Cord was recognized and inquired as to the time- table for CATV installation and the City's guarantee for same Further discussion was then held concerning some possible changes which will be made in the ordinance prior to its adoption. Ordinance No. 92 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR IN- OPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS AND RECOVERY OF COST' OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE. City Manager Callinan reviewed said Ordinance. After a brief discussion it was moved by Councilman V. Smith, second- ed by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, that the reading of Ordinance No. 92 be waived and said ordinance be introduced. Mayor Pezonella Mayor Pezonella left the meetingtat this point, the time Departure being approximately 8030 P.M., and turned the chair over to Vice -Mayor Roberts. Resolution No. 68-2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Benecia Park Swimming Pool) City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 68-2 was waived and said resolution adopted. Project 1966 -2 City Manager Callinan reported that Senator Collier's office Expressway had advised that the PUC would grant the grade crossing for the Expressway on January 3, 1968, provided there were no unforeseen problems before that date. Page -4- January 2, 1968 Wilfred Expressway City Engineer Hudis reveiwed briefly with the Council, the and Grade Cross' staff's authorization to continue negotiations with Arthur B. Siri Co. regarding completion of the expressway and grade crossing and the Wilfred Grade Crossing. Project 1967 -5 City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the proposed Sewer Plant Expansion sewer plant expansion, and advised that there would be more detailed information at the next Council meeting. Project 1968 -1 City Engineer Hudis advised that he had prepared a map of Coddingland Area the rights of way for the frontage road, and suggested a meeting be held with staff and property owners concerned before a legal description of the rights of way is prepared. Past due Taxes on The City Manager advised Council that there were past due future Southwest Blvd. taxes in the amount of $324.10 on the right of way for future Southwest Boulevard extension from Burton Avenue to the railroad. ?won motion b;* Co -mr-i 11rnnn V. Smith, seconded. by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Council directed the City Manager to pay the past due taxes in the amount of $324.10. Truck Allowance for The City Manager reviewed the $60.00 per month truck allow - Supt. of Public ance provided for the Superintendent of Public Works, and' Works recommended revision of the out dated allowance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the sale of gasoline from the City pumps to the Superinten- dent of Public Works, with the provisions that records be submitted to the Council showing mileage records and records indicating that the Superintendent had purchased, from a source other than the City, 10% of the gasoline used in his pick-up truck. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan reminded Council of the first C-a31Luural Commission Meeting Arts Commission meeting to be held on January 16, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. an the Council Chambers. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave a verbal progress report on the golf course, and requested Council permission to spend $3,00 to 35000 of City finds to cover the cost' of- materials rind salaries to keep the golf cottee remodeling proavam in pro- gross until the proceeds of the bonds to.be issued for the course axe received, Upon motion'by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, Council authorized the City Manager to spend up to $5,000 on the golf course re- modeling program, said sum to be reimbursed upon sale of the golf course. The City Manager also advised that due to the weather Bragato Paving will be unable to complete the entrance road Page -5- January 09 1967 into the golf course until Spring. Annexations 4 & 6 The City Manager gave a brief progress report on Annexation No. 4 and Annexation No. 6. For No. 6 he advised that the petition requesting annexation had been received from Mr. Rohnert, and proceedings would be started at the next Coun- cil meeting. Animal Shelter The City Manager advised Council that there had been a num- ber of complaints regarding the location of the Animal Shel- ter. Mr. Callinan recommended that the Animal Shelter be moved to the sewer plant location. Hinebaugh Creek and City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Sonoma County Commerce Blvd. Bridge Flood Control District stating that the County would be un- able to construct Hinebaugh Creek through U.S. 101 during the 1967 -1968 fiscal year. With this information the Coun- cil agreed to the City Manager's suggestion of using the funds budgeted for the Hinebaugh Creek bridge on Commerce Boulevard for some other road project, such as widening of Southwest Boulevard from Adrian to Burton Avenue for which Mr. Callinan indicated he would have the improvement plans prepared. Sewer Agreement with City Attorney Maxwell gave a progress report on the proposed Cotati sewer agreement with Cotati. He advised that draft copies of the agreement had been sent to both Councils, and suggest, ed that the agreement be discussed separately at each coun- cil before having a joint council meeting. Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal report on the -Hardin Lawsuit. Copeland Creek Improve - The City Attorney advises that he should have all necessary improvement Project papers for the Copeland Creek Project at the next meeting. Settling of Commerce City Attorney Maxwell advised that no word had been received. Boulevard at Copeland from McGuire & Hester's bonding company, and that if no word Creek Bridge was received by the next Council meeting, he would suggest litigation be undertaken. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9005 p.m. r Deputy City Clerk APPROVED.* a , . .� Mayor Joseph Pezonella ATTEST: City Clerk January 11 1968 Honorable ililayorg Mlembers of the Rohnert Park City Council 415 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park California Gentlemen; In the event you feel the best interests of Rohnert Parlk, would be served by my continuing on a very limited basisq I would find this acceptable® As an alternatives if you feel the best interests of the City mould be served by appointing a replacement, please accept this as my formal resignation. Very truly yours CTI . FO H 0 ITH