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1968/04/15 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7s05 p.m. in the City Offices, Q.35 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice -Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Vice -Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Presents (3) Councilmen Rogers and Smith and Vice -Mayor Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the City Manager was dir- ected to prepare a resolution to the Sonoma County Boa: ^d of Supervisors requesting that the County buy and develop the Old Cotati Naval Auxiliary Air Strip as a second air- port for Sonoma County, at no expense to the Cities involve that copies of the resolution be forwarded to other cities involved as an example for their use, and if possi- ble, resolutions from all cities be mailed to the Board of Supervisors on the same date. Roberts. Absents (2) Councilman Buchanan and Mayor Pezonella Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Max- well, City Engineer Hudis, Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman April 1 Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of and April 8, 1968 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Coun- cil. No action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Siri Claim A claim from Arthur B. Siri, Inc. in the amount of Project 1966 -2 $6769.00 for extra work on the Expressway Project was discussed. The matter was referred to City Attorney Maxwell to prepare a resolution denying the claim for the May 6th meeting. Appointments to Recrea- Appointments to the two vacancies on the Recreation Com- tion Commission mission was deferred until a meeting when all Council members are present. Airport Committee Councilman Rogers gave a verbal report on the meetings of the Airport Committee. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the City Manager was dir- ected to prepare a resolution to the Sonoma County Boa: ^d of Supervisors requesting that the County buy and develop the Old Cotati Naval Auxiliary Air Strip as a second air- port for Sonoma County, at no expense to the Cities involve that copies of the resolution be forwarded to other cities involved as an example for their use, and if possi- ble, resolutions from all cities be mailed to the Board of Supervisors on the same date. City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 99 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 100 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7 (Amendhent to Uni- form Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordin- ance No. 100 was waived and said Ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 101 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERCTROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 101 was waived, and said ordinance was introduced. File No. 0082 Upon request of Mr. Paul Golis, Southland Corporation's Southland Corp. application for a convenience market on Southwest Boule- vard was deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Council. File No. 0095 Upon request of Mr. Paul Golis, Fotomat Corporation's application for a use permit for a merchandising island was deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Coun- cil. April 15, 1968 Page -2- Riding Trails Council approved Councilman Rogers' request for permission to work with Sonoma County Flood Control Chief Engineer Gordon Miller on the possibility of using Flood Control rights of way for equestrian trails. Ordinance No. 97 City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance and summar- Annexation No. 6 ized the agreement presented to Mr. Rohnert for his approval. Mr. Paul Golis was present and protested the delay in adopting the ordinance to finalize the annexation. After a brief discussion the Council decided that Ordin- ance No. 97 be held in abeyance pending execution of an agreement with the Rohnerts. Ordinance No. 99 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 63 (Rezoning Snyder Lane and Southwest- Boulevard). City Manager Callinan reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 99 was waived and said Ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 100 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7 (Amendhent to Uni- form Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance) City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordin- ance No. 100 was waived and said Ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 101 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROMMT PARK ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERCTROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 101 was waived, and said ordinance was introduced. File No. 0082 Upon request of Mr. Paul Golis, Southland Corporation's Southland Corp. application for a convenience market on Southwest Boule- vard was deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Council. File No. 0095 Upon request of Mr. Paul Golis, Fotomat Corporation's application for a use permit for a merchandising island was deferred until the next regular meeting of the City Coun- cil. April 15, 1968 :`s -3- File No. 0094 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of Sonomarin Sonomarin Dog Club Dog Club to use Benecia Park for a dog show. County Planner Wes 'Fail gave a verbal staff report and recommended approval of the application with the provisions that the area be cleaned up, that there be adequate polic- ing during the time of the show, and that all dogs be on leashes. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the application for the use of Benecia Park for a dog show was approved subject to the conditions suggested by the County Planning Staff. Barlas Farms City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the Barlas Farms application to the County for a use permit for a fertilizer storage yard on Railroad Avenue. The City Manager advised the Council that this matter was to come before the County Board of Supervisors on April 16. City Street Needs City Engineer Hudis explained the reasons for the street needs estimate study to the State Division of Highways then summarized the report prepared. Resolution No. 68 -35 RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY STREET NERDS ESTIMATE STUDY City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and mianimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -35 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Improvement Projects Consulting City Engineer Hudis gave verbal status reports on projects: Project 1967 --5 - Sewer & Water Project 1968 -1 - Area west side of Freeway Project 1968 -2 -- Sewer and Water - Pollard Project 1968 -3 - Copeland Creek Copeland Creek Engineer Hudis gave a verbal report on the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan Drainage Plan, and advised the Council that the City Attorney, City Manager, and himself had appeared before the Board of Supervisors regarding the subject plan, and are scheduled to appear again on May 6 or 7. Golf Course Acquisition City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the transfer & Improvements of title of the golf course to the City of Rohnert Park Golf Course Corporation and gave an up to date report on the improvements to the golf course. Municipal Election Proposition No. 1 - City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the architect will proceed with plans for the Community & Recreation Building and it should go to bid sometime in July and that school officials have been contacted again regarding the building site. April 15, 1968 Page -4- Proposition No. 2 - City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that the City Manager had filed with the City Clerk a declaration requesting recount cA Proposition No. 2. Resolution No. 68 -36 RESOLUTION ORDERING RECOUNT OF THE VOTE OF ALL PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF ROHNEERT PARK MUNICIPf.L ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 9, 1968 AS TO PROPOSITION NO. 2 ONLY. City Attorney Maxwell read the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved Resolution No. 68-36 was adopted. Municipal Election Proposition No. 3 - City Manager Callinan gave a report on procedures for appointing a City Treasurer. Ordinance No. 102 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPOINTING THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER TO FILL THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK: EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A CITY TREASURER: AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 26. City Attorney Maxwell read the ordinance. City Manager Callinan presented the Council with a job description of the functions being performed by the present City Clerk, as requested by the Council at their April 11th meeting. A brief discussion followed concerning the combining of the City Manager and City Clerk positions. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seccxlded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 102 was introduced. Annual Audit City Manager Callinan advised that a proposal from Fitzpatrick & Poulson had been received to conduct the City's annual audit for the year ending June 30, 1968 for an estimated fee of $1,700.00. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the firm of Fitzpatrick & Poulson was approved to conduct the City's annual audit for the year ending June 30, 1968 for the estimated amount of :1,700.00. Cultural Arts Commission -City Manager Callinan distributed copies of the Cultural Budget Arts Commission's budget request for 1968 -69 and advised that this matter would be handled concurrently with the City's preliminary budget. _Population estimate City Manager Callinan gave an up to date report on the population estimate being prepared by the State Depart- ment of Finance, and advised the Council that he had requested the population figure be deferred until April 1, Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. until April 16, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor Deputy City C1etk ATTEST: City,/Clerk y April 15, 1968 page -5- due to the low population figure of 4,975 as of March 1 computed by the Department of Finance. Crime & Punishment City Manager Callinan initiated a brief discussion re- garding his concern over the mild penalties given to in- dividuals who commit murder or some other serious crime but are ruled insane, cured, and released to society again. City Attorney Maxwell and Attorney Paul Golis expressed disagreement with Mr. Callinan's remarks. The Council took no action. Country Club Drive City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the request of Mr. Golis and other property owners for an expression of Council approval of the use of 1911 Act Bonds to build Country Club Drive. The matter was deferred until a full Council is present. Expressway Grade City Manager Callinan reported that Mr. Neal of the NWPRR Crossing had advised that the major portion of the material needed for the grade crossing had been received and construction was scheduled to begin April 22. Greyhound Bus Stop City Attorney Maxwell advised that the California Supreme Court had ruled that it was within the PUC jurisdiction to designate stops for the Greyhound Bus Lines. Mr. Maxwell reported that he contacted the PUC and they ad- vised contacting the Greyhound company regarding a bus stop in Rohnert Park. Hardin Law Suit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in the status of the Hardin Law Suit. Recreation Commission City Manager Callinan reported that a.letter of resigna- Resignation tion had been received from Commissioner Wilkes. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council accepted Commissioner Wilkes' resignation and directed a letter be sent to Mr. Wilkes, over the Mayor's signature, com- mending Commissioner Wilkes for services rendered. SH 471 City Manager Callinan read a memorandum from Public Proposed legislation Safety Chief Koch objecting to SB 471 regarding traffic infractions. After a brief discussion the matter was deferred until the Council's League of California Cities legislative representative, Councilman Smith, has had an opportunity to review the Senate Bill. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. until April 16, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor Deputy City C1etk ATTEST: City,/Clerk y