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1966/09/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 19, 1966 The Council of,the City of Rohnert Park met this date'in regular session at 8:00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor C. Smith presiding. This regular meeting was preceded by a work session which commended 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 the pledge of 'allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith & Mayor C. Smith Absent: (0:) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and Mr. John Quinn of the Sonoma County Planning Staff. Welcome Mayor C. Smith welcomed the Civic Government Class from the Rohnert Park Junior Senior High School. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Minutes Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved the minutes of September 6, 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 action was taken on any of the communications except as specifically notes in these minutes. 1. Letter from Greyhound Lines. A discussion was held. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unani- mously approved the Council requested the City Manager and City Attorney to pursue the matter of bus service advising the Public Utilities Commission of the situation. 2. The "Field Act" resolution received from the City of Santa Maria was discussed. The Council requested the City Manager to solicit the comments of Mr. Coleman, District Superintendent of the Cotati Elementary School District. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the use.permit granted to Messrs. Bohlen and Hicks for a concrete block plant was revoked. Public Hearing` Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open Revocation of Use and asked for comments from the audience and Permit for cement Council. hatching plant Page "2- September 19, 1966 Public c uearn Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open Mrs. Kenworthy and asked for comments from the audience and the .7481 Boris Court Council. City Manager Callinan advised the Foster children' Council that the.'publie hearing notices had been sent to the surrounding neighbors and had been published in.`the newspaper. Mr. Callinan read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Horst, 7495 Boris Court, stating their approval of the request. A discussion was helix on the granting of a variance in accordance with the zoning ordinance. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council, upon finding certain facts, could grant a variance in thi@ crier. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Pezonella made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rogers, that the Council grant a variance to Mrs. Kenworthy to have a maximum of four foster children in her home, in accordance with the findings of hardship and unusual cir- cumstances, as defined in the zoning ordinance, with the stipulation that by this action no precedent was being set. Said motion was.approved.by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) None Public Hearing Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open Revocation of and asked for comments from the audience and Use Permit for Council. Concrete Block Plant City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the conditions of the use permit which were not performed and the apparent insolvency of the business at the present time. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that all the proper notices had been sent. There being no further comment and no one else wishing to be heard, Mayor C. Smith declared the public. hearing closed. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the use.permit granted to Messrs. Bohlen and Hicks for a concrete block plant was revoked. Public Hearing` Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open Revocation of Use and asked for comments from the audience and Permit for cement Council. hatching plant Page -3- September 19, 1966 There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the use permit granted to Anderus J. Anderson for a cement hatching plant was revoked.. Sofspra Car Wash Mr. Quinn, Sonoma County Planning Staff, comment - Sign Request ed and recommended approval of a sign requested by the car wash. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the Council approved the sign as shown on the sketch submitted. City Manager Callinan reported that he had talked with Mr. Lieb who indicated he would plant trees between the property lines and additional trees around the perimeter of the site. Councilman V. Smith requested,the City Manager report at the next meeting on the development of the land- scaping. James Pockrus Mr. Pockrus was present and asked five questions of the Council concerning the handling of juveniles by the Police Department. Mayor C. Smith stated the Council was always anxious to review City policy and procedures and because of the questions raised had spent a great deal of time in going over the Juvenile Procedure Manual. Mayor C. Smith, speaking on behalf of the Council, stated that at this time the Council could see no reason to deviate from the Manual, that the Council felt the Public Safety Department is doing a fine job and at this time would give them a vote of confidence. Councilman Vern: Smith commented and moved for reaffirmation and support of the police proce- dure and manual as written. A discussion followed with comments being made by Mr. Schuh, 327 Bonnie Avenue; Mrs. Barbara Davi, 427 Ava Avenue; Ella Barnsdale,,419 Ava Avenue and the Council. Mayor C. Smith restated Councilman V. Smith's motion and seconded; same. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unanimously approved the discussion on this item was closed. Project 1965-3 Commerce Blvd. Well No.5 Project Page -4- September 19, 1966 Milt Hudis,,project engineer, reported on the cost of street lighting for Commerce Blvd., stating that P.G. & E. had estimated it would cost $1358.00 to install temporary wooden poles. He discussed with the Council the possibility of experimenting,with reflectors or Scotoh-Lite Tape on the berm. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the matter of street lighting was continued until after the experiment with reflectors or reflect- ing tape. City Manager Callinan, advised the Council that Mr. Hudis, project engineer, had filed, with the City Clerk, his Certificate of Completion for Project Well No. 5. 'Upon.motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council-directed Mr. Hudis to file the Notice of Completion on Project Well No. 5. City Manager's Report Library Service Mr. Callinan advised the Council that he and the Mayor had met with the Library Board of Trustees and that the Board had gone on record as giving tentative approval for a branch library in Rohnert Park and had d-requested Mr. Sabsayp the Director of the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County Free Public Library, to work out the details of the lease, cost of operation, etc. and present it to them for formal action later in the month. Employees Group Mr. Callinan read a letter from Crown Life Insurance Insurance Company 'regarding premium rates for the coming year. Mr. Feeney, the City's insurance agent, commented on several points of the policy and recommended Council approval. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council approved continuing the employees group insurance program with Crown Life Insurance Co. Interim garbage The City Manager advised the Council that the service for Sonoma service originally requested by the College was State College not enough and they are now requesting service which would run $174.80 per month, plus a provi- sion in the new order for extra pick ups for a total amount not to exceed $400-00 per month. Mr. Callinan requested Council approval of Sonoma State College's request for additional garbage service over and above that previously approved by the Council. Page -5- September 19, 1966 Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the request for interim garbage service for Sonoma State College was approved. Meeting with Mr. Callinan advised the Cotati School talked with Mr. Libarle, District Board of Trustees of the District, who advised him "Trustees would like very Council. Council that he had the President of the Cotati Elementary School that the Board of much to meet with the Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Manager to send the advance deposits, fees, etc. and make arrangements for advances to Councilmen as neces- sary for the trip. ICMA Conference The City Manager requested Council approval to attend the ICMA Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, October 23 -27, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Mr. Callinan was authorized to attend the ICMA Conference. U.S.101- Sonoma City Manager Callinan read a proposed resolution State College to be sent to the California State Colleges Expressway Board of Trustees. Interchange Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the Council went on record as 'favoring such a meet- ing and requested the City Manager to arrange it on a mutually acceptable date. Temporary College A brief discussion was held with Mr. Callinan Buildings, reviewing his recommendations to the Council concerning the temporary College buildings. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council requested the City Manager to inform Mr. Spivock that the City had no further interest in the purchase of these buildings. Leagus of Calif. The City Manager Advised the Council that he had, -made hotel reservations for those officials Cities Annual who will attend this conference. He requested Conference Council authorization to send the advance de- posits, registration fees, etc. for the Annual League Conference. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Manager to send the advance deposits, fees, etc. and make arrangements for advances to Councilmen as neces- sary for the trip. ICMA Conference The City Manager requested Council approval to attend the ICMA Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, October 23 -27, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, Mr. Callinan was authorized to attend the ICMA Conference. U.S.101- Sonoma City Manager Callinan read a proposed resolution State College to be sent to the California State Colleges Expressway Board of Trustees. Interchange Page -6- September 19, 1966 Resolution Nc.362 A RESOLUTION URGING THE CALIFORNIA S'T'ATE COLLEGES TRUSTEES TO URGE THE EARLY CONSTRUCTION OF U. S. 101- SONOMA STATE COLLEGE EXPRESSWAY INTERCHANGE. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, said resolution was adopted. Fire and Police- The City Manager advised the Council that the mens' Ball Fire and Policemens';A.ssociation had intended to use the Fire House for the annual dance sponsored by their departments. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed the annual dance given by the Fire and Policemens' Association and authorized the use of the Fire House for the dance on October 1, 1966„ Chamber of Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the Commerce Request Chamber of Commerce had requested $1,000 of the amount budgeted to the Chamber, to cover their losses and expenses for Industrial Appreciation Bay and Founder's nays. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Chamber's request was approved. Green Mill - New Mr. Callinan read a letter from the Green Mill Management regarding a'press party to be held on September 26, 1966 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Callinan stated that the new owners had invited the Mayors, Council -- men and City Managers of all the surrounding cities to attend. Swim Pool Contract Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Sonoma Sonoma State State College would not be able to use Benecia College Pool during the fall season because of lack of personnel. They anticipate using the pool during the spring semester. Mr. Callinan reported that he had talked with Mr. Janney regarding the Jr. -Sr. High School's use of the pool but had not had the opportunity to work up any cost figures. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved the Council approved offering the use of Benecia Pool to the Jr. -Sr. High School while working out the costs at the earliest date possible.' Page -7- September 19, 1966 Law Courses The City Manager adviaed that all the public Taken by Public safety officers were presentlytaking courses Safey Officers offered at Santa Rosa Junior College in law enforcement or fire science. He further in- formed the Council that the officers were taking the courses on their own time. Wilfred Grade Mr. Callinan reported that he had received a Crossing call from Mr. Ken Soderlund of the Public Utilities Commission on the Wilfred Grade Cross - ing. Mr. Callinan informed the Council that the PUC had given the railroad until the latter part of October to install the signals, however, the railroad had been waiting for the installation of the approaches to the crossing before instal- lation of the crossing and signals. Mr. Callinan stated that he felt by the next meeting of the Council some decision would have to be made on installing the approaches. City Attorney's Report Hardin Law Suit Mr. Maxwell reported that the Hardin Law Suit is now dormant. Sonoma State Mr. Maxwell advised the Council that he is pro - Expressway Grade posing to the County that they enter into the Crossing proposed agreement between the railroad and the City so that the County will make a contribution to the grade separation when it is built. The City Manager reported that Pacific. Indemnity advised that the premium for the insurance coverage requested by the railroad would be $216.00 for bodily injury and $162.00 for property damage or a total of $378.00 per year. Curbside Mail The City Attorney advised the Council. that he Delivery had talked with the League of California Cities Ordinance regarding this matter and that they promised to send him some of the various ordinances being passed by other cities. Copeland Creek Mr. Maxwell advised that he has been working Improvement with Mr. Ramsey, of the County Counsel's Office, Project and hopes to have the necessary documents pre- pared within the next several days so that this project can move ahead. Matters from Councilmen Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers moved for a 10 minute recess to discuss appointments to the recreation Commission. City Attorney Maxwell pointed out that the Council would have to go into closed executive session to discuss personnel. Council- man Rogers withdrew his motion. Page -g- September 19, 1966 Council Recess Upon motion duly made; seconded, and unanimously approved the Council recessed at approximately 9:35 P.M. for the purpose of meeting in an executive session to discuss appointments to the Recreation Commission. Council Recon- The Council reconvened at approximately'10 :30 PM verses and announced the following persons had been appointed to the Recreation Commission: E. D. Hamman Reverend Tenn Saul Harold Wilkes A brief discussion was held about the possibility of the Recreation Commissioners attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in San Diego. Upon motion by Councilman Robertsy seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council recommended that as many Recreation Commissioners as possible attend the League of C'a'lifornia Cities Conference in San Diego. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was ad joi.r.-a.ed at approximately 10 :55 P.M. I, '{ Deputy ity ' �,erk APPROVED: Mar�S_T:liff H. Smith AT Ci Cl rk Y e MINUTES OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION September 19, 1966 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in an executive session at 9:40 PM during a recess of the regular City Council meeting in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor C. Smith presiding. Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the executive meeting to order. Roll Call Present (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Roberts, Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C.Smith Absent: (0) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell. Appointments to The City Council discussed making appointments Recreation to fill the vacancies that exist on the City's Commission Recreation Commission. Upon motions duly made, seconded, and approved, the following persons were appointed to fill the facancies on the Recreation Commission: Mr. E. D. Hamann, 464 Bonnie Avenue Reverend Glenn Saul, 7910 Burton Avenue Mr. Harold Wilkes, 431 Anson Avenue Adjournment There being no further business the executive session was adjourned at approximately 10:30PM Peter M. Callinan, Acting Secty. APPROVED: l mayor 0 ml ATTES ity/ Cler