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1968/06/25 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 25, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in an adjourned regular session in the Council Chambers , 435 Southwest Blvd., with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:40 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Hopkins, Roger6, Roberts and Smith Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan, his time of arrival is noted specifically Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Director of Public Safety Koch, Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins. Bills for Approval Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for approval were approved. Law Enforcement City Manager Callinan reviewed a letter dated June 14, 1968 Teletype from Sebastopol Councilman Klinker, Chairman of the Mayors' & Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County, relative to a June 27th agenda meeting of the Mayors to discuss police mutual aid and the proposed Countywide law enforcement tele- type. A discussion was held concerning the proposed Countywide law enforcement teletype and the various formulas proposed for the distribution of the expenses of the system as outlined in the attachment to Councilman Klinker's letter. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting, the arrives time being approximately 7:30 p.m. Teletype Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as en- dorsing the proposed teletype system and authorized the Mayor to attend the June 27th meeting and express the City of Roh- nert Park's endorsement of the proposed formulas for distri- bution of costs in the following order of importance to the City: (1) Formula E (2) Formula F (3) Formula D as modified by the suggestion of City Manager Callinan to have Cities share of costs distributed between Cities on a per capita basis. (3a) Formula D (4) Formula C Page --2- June 25, 1968 (5) Formula B Y. (6) Formula A Project No. 1968 -1 Project Engineer Hudis was present and discussed with the City Council the sewer main to be put in as part of Project No. 1968-1 which covers the area on the west side of US 101. He mentioned that a decision must be reached on whether or not to construct the sewer main that will extend southerly from the City sewage treatment plant to the Knudtsen proper- ty in a size that will permit the extension of service to the City of Cotati. It was pointed out by the Council that Councilman Hopkins and Smith were scheduled to meet with Cotati officials on July 10th to discuss the possibility of Rohnert Park providing sewer service to Cotati. Upon conclusion of the discussion it was decided to wait un- til after the July 10th meeting of the committee and Cotati officials to make a decision concerning the size of the sewer main for Project 1968 -1. Commerce Boulevard A discussion was held concerning extension of power to the Street Fights & Power - Texaco Station at the intersection of Commerce Boulevard and the Expressway and also the providing of street lights along Commerce Boulevard. Present and participating in the discussion that followed were Paul Golis, developer; Mr. Ralph Fitch and Mr. Clarence Fisher, PG &E representatives; Mr. Milton Hudis, Project Engineer for the Commerce Boulevard Improvement Project and Mr. Wiggins. Mr. Golis expressed disappointment that the matter of street lights for Commerce Boulevard had not been discussed by the staff with the City Council. After considerable discussion the Council reviewed the April 1, 1968 minutes relative to the issuance of the use permit for the Texaco Service Station. Councilmen Smith and Buchanan indicated that it was their re- collection that Mr. Thompson, to whom the use permit was issued, had agreed on the night the matter was considered by the Council to run the power from the south so that street lights could be provided enroute. Mr.. Golis con- curred in Councilman Smith's recollection. Considerable discussion followed during which Mr. Golis also indicated that Mr. Thompson was upset with the City and had stated that he would not take another use permit in this City if it was handed to him on a platter. Mr. Clarence Fisher made a presentation concerning the vari- ous costs involved in extending power and providing street lights on a stream line system. Mr. Golis made a suggestion that if the City agrees to run street lights from the south that he will pick up the dif- ference that it will cost Mr. Thompson to run power from the north as trpposed to extending it fror..i the south to his ser- vice station site. Page -3- June 25, 1968 After still further discussion upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously ap proved, the City Manager was directed to send a letter to Mr. Thompson expressing the Council's recollection that he had agreed to r.n power to his service station site from the south. Golf Course Equip- A brief discussion was held concerning the possibility of the ment City renting or selling some of the surplus golf course equip- ment. City Manager Callinan indicated that he had requested an opinion from City Attorney Maxwell as to whether or not the City could dispose of surplus equipment on a direct sale basis. The Council indicated a willingness for staff to re- main flexible in the matter and to work out the best possible program for the golf course and the City. Population Estimate Brought to the Council's attention was a letter from the State Department of Finance advising that they had certified to the State Controller that the estimated population of the City of Rohnert Park on April 1, 1968 was 5,025. Meeting with School The Council was reminded of the scheduled June 26th meeting Officials with Petaluma High School District officials. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave a brief report on the status of the golf course. Resolution No. 68 -66 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO C. W. O'NEIL Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -66 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. The City Manager was instructed to have the resolution suit- ably mounted for presentation to Mr. O'Neil at a dinner in his honor. Bus Service City Manager Callinan reported on the installation of side- walks on the lots on the corner of Commerce Blvd. and Arlen Drive in order to provide a suitable bus stop for the Grey- hound buses. He advised that an agreement had been reached with Mr. Bart Mitchell the owner of the two lots wherein the City would install the complete sidewalk, but would bill Mr. Mitchell for 150 feet of sidewalk constructed on the Arlen Drive side of the lots. Recreation Corporation City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the vacancy that exists on the City of Rohnert Park Recreation Corporation , Board of Directors. This corporation was established to fin- ance Benecia Park. He advised that he had discussed filling the vacancies with Bond Counsel, and had been advised that a City employee could be appointed to the board, and that he intended to do so as a matter of convenience in hand] =ing future City of Rohnert Park Recreation Corporation matters. The Council expressed agreement. Councilman Smith moved, and Councilman Rogers seconded a mo- tion, that the City staff not issue an occupancy permit for the service station until any difference of opinion with Mr. Thompson regarding his committment to route rower from Arlen Drive north to the station is resolved. Said motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote. 1968 -69 Budget Work The Council initiated a scheduled work session for the 1968 - Session 69 preliminary budget. City Manager Callinan reviewed the Health Budget. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, tha Council gave tentative approval to the Health Budget. Library A brief discussion was held concerning library service. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for the Cultural Arts Commission and advised V,at he had reduced the request of the Commission from $6,010 to $2,000. Cul- turz l Arts Commission members Mrs. Ilelen Loebsack and Dr. Bullen were present to discuss the Commission's budget request. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Page --4- June 25, 1968 Taxes on Northwest The Council was advised that there are unpaid taxes in Blvd. excess of "500 due on the Northwest Blvd. right of way which was deeded to the City recently by the Spivocks. He request- ed approval to pay the taxes and bill the Spivocks for same since the property was scheduled to be deeded to the State this week unless the delinquent taxes are paid. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved,the City Manager was auth- orized to pay the taxes on the Northwest Boulevard right of way. Rosettes Councilman Rogers reported on his follow -up of the apparent abandonment of the Rosettes organization and on his meeting with representatives of the Rosettes and the Recreation Com- mission. He reported that the Recreation Commission had appointed a committee to study the matter to consider the possible sponsoring of the Rosettes by the City as part of the Recreation Program. Horse Trails Councilman Rogers reported on his efforts to date to make the flood control channel rights of way available for equestrian trails. He reported that he had discussed the matter with the Recreation Commission and that the Commission had appoint- ed a committee to follow up on the matter. Texaco Service Station Discussion was initiated once again concerning the use permit File //0081 issued to Mr. Thompson for the Texaco Service Station at the intersection of Commerce Blvd. and the F' pressway. Councilman Smith moved, and Councilman Rogers seconded a mo- tion, that the City staff not issue an occupancy permit for the service station until any difference of opinion with Mr. Thompson regarding his committment to route rower from Arlen Drive north to the station is resolved. Said motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote. 1968 -69 Budget Work The Council initiated a scheduled work session for the 1968 - Session 69 preliminary budget. City Manager Callinan reviewed the Health Budget. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, tha Council gave tentative approval to the Health Budget. Library A brief discussion was held concerning library service. Cultural Arts City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for the Cultural Arts Commission and advised V,at he had reduced the request of the Commission from $6,010 to $2,000. Cul- turz l Arts Commission members Mrs. Ilelen Loebsack and Dr. Bullen were present to discuss the Commission's budget request. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Page -5- June 25, 1968 Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council gave tentative approval to the preliminary budget for the Cultural Arts Commission and requested that the Commission review their or- iginal budget request and also prepare projections estimated revenues from Commission activities and present them to the Council no later than the latter part of July. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST- Deputy City Clerk