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1966/08/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 1, 1966 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor C. Smith presiding. The regular meeting was pre- ceded by a work session which commenced at 7:30 P.M. but at which no formal action was taken. Call to order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and led in the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilman Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, and Mayor C. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman V. Smith Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Maxwell. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded 'by Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 18, 1966 were approved as sub - mitted. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 20, 1966 were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Bills Councilman Pezonella and approved by voice vote with Councilman Roberts abstaining, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Communications Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No ac- tion was taken on any of the communications ex- cept as specifically noted in these minutes. 1. Letter from Spivock Company regarding the use of the temporary college buildings by the City as a possible Civic Center was read. This matter was deferred to August 8, 1966 at 8:30 P.M. at which time the Council will meet with Mr. Spivock to discuss the matter. 2. A proclamation proclaiming United Nations Day was reviewed and signed by Mayor C. Smith. Public Hearing Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open Subdivision 9 -A and called for comments from the floor and Council. Rezoning There being no one wishing to be heard Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No.70 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella; seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Pro- gress Payment No. 1 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $7,362.51 for the Commerce Boulevard improvement between Alison Avenue and Arlen Drive was approved for payment. Resolution A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING No. 348 ENGINEER TO FILE NOTE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION BRIDGE AT COPELAND CREEK. City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 348. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 348 was adopted. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the City Council that there is a telephone cable in the path of some of the ditches in this project. He read a letter from Pacific Telephone and Tele- graph in which they indicated that the cost for relocation of the cable would amount to $3,600.00 and would be the responsibility of the City of Rohnert Park. Before proceeding with the reloca- tion of the cable, the Pacific Telephone Company requested authorization from the City and a state- ment of willingness to pay the costs involved. Page -2- August 1, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella and seconded by CoiAtilniilmail Rogers, the r eadlrtg of Or d1..ClaLll%e Noe 70 was waived and said Ordinance introduced by the following roll call vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers and Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) ABSENTo(1) Councilman V. Smith Project 1965 -3 Mr. Hudis, project engineer, reported that the Extenbi.on of bridge over Copeland Creek was completed and Commerce Blvd. submitted for Council approval the final progress payment to McGuire and Hester. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved Pro- gress Payment No. 3 to McGuire and Hester in the amount of $1,214.10 was approved for payment. Upon motinn by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Progress =Payment No. 3 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $46,336.53 was approved for payment. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella; seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Pro- gress Payment No. 1 to Argonaut Constructors in the amount of $7,362.51 for the Commerce Boulevard improvement between Alison Avenue and Arlen Drive was approved for payment. Resolution A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING No. 348 ENGINEER TO FILE NOTE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION BRIDGE AT COPELAND CREEK. City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 348. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 348 was adopted. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the City Council that there is a telephone cable in the path of some of the ditches in this project. He read a letter from Pacific Telephone and Tele- graph in which they indicated that the cost for relocation of the cable would amount to $3,600.00 and would be the responsibility of the City of Rohnert Park. Before proceeding with the reloca- tion of the cable, the Pacific Telephone Company requested authorization from the City and a state- ment of willingness to pay the costs involved. Page -3- August 1, 1966 City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that this was a legitimate item the expense for which should be assumed by the City as a part of the project. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, sec nded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the City Manager was directed to send a letter to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph stating the City's acceptance of the costs involved to relocate the telephone cable. 20/30 Club Mayor C. Smith introduced Ray Goff, President of Projects the 20/30 Club, and Harold Wilkes and Dwayne Strawther, members. Mr. Strawther explained to the Council that the Club's project for September was the placement of 27 gallon cans on street corners and in the shopping center. The cans would be painted white with the lettering "Help Keep Your City Clean ". They requested Council approval of this plan and requested that the trash accumulated in the cans be picked up with the regular trash pickups throughout the City. A discussion followed at the conclusion of which a committee comprised of City Manager Callinan and Superintendent of Public Works Bill Wiggins were appointed to work Vith the 20/30 Club on this project and report back to the Council prior to taking any action. The representatives from the 20/30 Club advised the Council that their October project was the placement of three benches in each of the tiny tot areas of the parks. The Council endorsed this program and requested the 20/30 club work with the City Manager in the actual placement. Well No. 5 Mr. Hudis, project engineer, reported to the Project Council on the status of this project. Mr. Hudis recommended to the Council that Progress Payment No. 2 to Precision Drilling be approved for payment. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Pro- gress Payment No. 2 to Precision Drilling in the amount of $2,721.24 was approved for payment. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council the proposed agreement between the City and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for electric service to the well site and the need to grant an easement through Alicia Park to Page -4-- August 1, 1966 run the power lines to the well site. The e City Manager explained that this w oAlu be c temporary easement and would be terminated at such time as P.G. & E. is able to give power to the well site from the improvements in the adjacent subdivision when that subdivision is completed. Mr. Frank Anderson of P.G. & E. was present and s to ved. to the Cou:t'tcii that the easement would not be recorded but merely held in their files and revoked when power could be given from the new subdivision. A discussion followed in which the Council, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Spivock particpated concerning the development of the adjacent subdivision and the possibility that depending on the stages of development certain power lines might have to be relocated in order to run power to the well site, in which event the City would be held responsible for any costs incurred in the relocation of the power lines. The Council agreed with this pro - cedure. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to execute the Electric Extension and Service Agreement with P.G. & E. and also the deed to P.G. & E. for an easement through Alicia Park. Sewer Line to City Manager Callinan displayed plans showing the High School Site sewer main and discussed a possible refunding on Snyder Lane arrangement with the high school district for the difference in costs between an 8 inch and a 10 inch sewer main. A discussion was held in which Mr. Hudis discusser the extension of lines and explained the original pattern in which the lines were to be run, and thf possibility of running future lines to service areas not now developed or incorporated within the City limits. Upon motion. by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the improvement plans for the sewer main extension in Snyder Lane as drawn by Mr. Hudis. Wilfred Grade The City Manager reported that he had received a Crossing communication from the Northwestern Pacific Railroad stating they were ready to construct the grade crossing at Wilfred Avenue and inquir- ing as to when the City will be ready to improve Lakeview Boulevard so that the grade crossing wil Page -5- August 1, 1966 not be torn up at a future date during the con- struction of Lakeview Boulevard. Mr. Callinan reported that he had the bonding attorney prepare a petition which would permit the starting of assessment proceedings by owners on the west side of the railroad tracks for the improvement of Wilfred Avenue or Lakeview Boule- vard. Mr. Callinan also reported that he had discussed with the trustee for bankruptcy for the golf course their possible participation. How - ever they stated they could not at this time. Mr. Callinan further reported that Mr. Spivock had indicated that he is not agreeable to an assess- ment district on the east side of the railroad tracks at this time. The City Manager advised the Council that he had called the Public Utilities Commission and they had advised him that 50 to 100 feet of paving on the east side of the grade crossing would be sufficient, at this time. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Cour,,clIna.n Roberts and unanim.ou-sl.v approved the Ceurl-J.1 Cirected the City En.gineE -, to prepare the p_a.s the specifications for the minimum im- provement required for Lakeview Boulevard on the east side of the railroad tracks. City Manager's Report Additions to 166- The City Manager reported to the Council that he 67 Budget was working on the final budget and submitted to the Council a report of the actual cash balances as of June 30, 1966. City Manager Callinan requested the following addi tions to the 1966 -67 budgeta 1. An increase from $400.00 to $475.00 for the office duplicating machine. An increase of $75.00. 2. A request for $400.00 to put the newly ac- quired fire fighting tank truck into oper- ating order. 3. An increase of $80.00 in the Animal Control Budget for the purchase of a new type con- trol weapon. 4. Inclusion in the Parks and Recreation Budget of $2800.00 to negotiate the purchase and equipping of a vacant lot on Burton Avenue as a Tiny Tot area. Mr. Callinan stated that it was the only vacant lot in the area and he felt it would be a good place for a Tiny Tot area. Page -6m August 1, 1966 The increases requested totaled $3,35 -5:00. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the Council authorized the additional amounts request- ed in the 1966 -67 fiscal budget. Mayor C. Smith requested that the City Manager put the matter of the purchase of the lot on Bur- ton Avenue on the agenda for next Monday's meeting with the Recreation Commission in order for the Council to discuss this matter with the Commission Burton Avenge The City Manager reported that he had taken jiiper_ Ditch visor Shoemaker on a personal tour of the Flood Control Ditch running behind the houses on Burp - ton Avenue. Community Atti- Mr. Callinan stated that he had received a copy tude Survey of the summary of the survey made by Novato. He discussed it briefly with the Council. Highway Commis- Mr. Callinan reported that the City is on the sion Meeting August 17, 1966 agenda of the State Highway Com- mission to discuss the possible early construction of the U.S. 101 - Sonoma State Expressway inter- change. Mr. Callinan reported that since the meet ing was in San Diego, Mr. Codding had offered to fly the representatives to San Diego for the meeting. Signs for City Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the Float Building Committee had put the money won on the float in the Rose Parade aside to purchase a sign for the City Building, and that said sign was ordered and would be unveiled during Founders Day. Industrial On August 26, 1966, in conjunction with the City, Area Sign the Chamber of Commerce is having an Industrial Appreciation Day. Mr. Callinan stated that he hoped prior to Industrial Appreciation Day the City would be able to get redwood and shingle signs for the businesses, said money to come out of the City Promotion portion of the budget. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the Council endorsed the plan and authorized the City Manager to work with the Chamber in providing the necessary signs. Sonoma State City Manager Callinan reported that he had receive Expressway a call from Mr. Assaf, the bonding attorney, re- garding the petition for the assessment district for Sonoma State Expressway. Mr. Assaf advised that the petition had been filed and the Council Page -7- August 1, 1966 could start proceedings by adopting certain resolutions and authorizing the engineer to pre - pare his report and specifications. Mr. Hudis displayed a tentative map of the assess- ment area. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS 349 PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IM- PROVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE - SO NOMA STATE EXPRESSWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1966 -2. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Re solution No. 349 was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS - 350 SONOMA STATE EXPRESSWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1966 -2. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonel_la, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, R%e „ol_uticn No. was Resolution No A .T s ,� T m, „T �T(;.;T „� } Y,T;;.;,_ _^, ! � N 351 v((T r^ '(�OVE- Y 1.� �--1 -{_lt T; ion. rr.otion liy Councilman Rogers, seconded by and un.axniL,,ously approved, tc os doi d. A eras held. regard.ir_.g the type 0, ti,;_r; ; ,;o ..e ino twilled over tape Northwestern paoi fir ; tracks at Sonoma State Express - wa. , . City Manager City Manager Ca.11in.an r_eauested permission to tak: Vacation a week. of Ir Ls vacation .r1v!nist 8, 1 66 through August 12, 1966 and have. 1j;I:.e Couno;_:L approve C. A. W1 -5gins as City Manager Pro-- tempore in his abserc.e. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the City Manager's request for vacation was approved and his appointment of Mr. Wiggins as City Manager Pro- tempore in his absence was approved. 1915 Act Bond Mr. Callinan requested authorization to advance Coupon Delinquen., an additianal w111000.00 to the County Treasurer's cies Office to pay coupons due July 2, 1966 on 1915 Act bonds. N.;, -:- August 1, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to advance the Sonoma County Treasurer's Office an additional $8000.00 to cover delinquencies in the 1915 Act Redemption funds and pay coupons due duly 2, 1966. City Attornev's Report Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell reported that the matter of improper termination of the City's contract with Hardin will probably go to trial in the early spring. Sonoma State Mr. Maxwell reported that the agreement which had Expressway been prepared between the City and Northweobe n Pacific Railroad had still not been received back from the Railroad for the City's scrutiny. Matters from Councilmen Councilman Councilman Pezonella inquired as to the status Pezonella of Cable TV for Rohnert Park. The City Attorney was requested to look into the matter an d report back to the C o w n n i l a Library Councilman Pezonella initiated a discussion con- cerning library service for Rohnert Parke The Council requested the City Manager invite Supervisor Shoemaker to the August 8, 1966 Coun- cil meeting to discuss library service. General Plan The City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Lehmann of General Planning Corporation had in- dicated he would like to have the City appoint a small citizens committee to meet with him from time to time to review the planning material be- ing prepared. Mr. Callinan submitted the follow- ing names as possible members of the committee: Mr. Bart Mitchell -- Real Estate Broker Mr. Norman Spivock - Developer Mr Mr. Paul Golis - Developer Dr. William Cord - Sonoma State College Mr. James Groom Industrial Committee After a brief discussion the Council indicated general agreement with Mr. Lehmann's suggestion and the names suggested and requested the City Manager work out the details. Public Appear- Residents Mssrs. Amundsen and Regusci were pre - ances sent and advised the Council that the agreement Page -9- August 1, 1966 submitted by Young America Homes concerning the drainage problem` had been given to their attorney for scrutiny. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. eu A� P y y APPROVED: Mayo ATTEST: i_ty Clerk ✓� � � "