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1966/10/24 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL October 24, 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. The regular session was preceded by a work session at which the City Manager's salary was discussed. Call to Order Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith Absents (1) Councilman Rogers Lage: (1) Councilman Roberts arrived at the meeting at approximately 9:00 PM Staff Present: C.A. Wiggins, City Manager Pro - Tempore and City Attorney-Maxwell City Manager's Mayor C. Smith reported that during the work Salary session the Council had discussed the City Manager's salary and reviewed the survey made by the League of California Cities and the firm of Griffenhagen- Kroeger. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella the City Manager's salary was raised 5% effective November 1, 1966. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT:(2) Councilmen Roberts and Rogers. The records show that Councilman Rogers was polled by phone and indicated his approval of the action. The records further show that Councilman Roberts had previously indicated his approval of the action. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded Minutes by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 3, 1966 were approved as submitted. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded Bills by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Page -2- October 24, 1966 C-ommimi n.n+i ons C-o-mmuun.inati ons W^ brought to the attention of UL the Council® No action was taken on the com- munications except as noted in these minutes® Wilfred Grade Mr. Wiggins reported that there may be some delay Crossing due to more study being done on the traffic pattern and alignment of Wilfred Avenue and Commerce Boulevard. Mr. Hudis stated that he had received plans from Gulf showing the present alignment® Councilman V. Smith commented on the signs and reported that at the San Diego Conference he had learned that the oil companies have standard signs which they like to use but they can be changed to fit any community's requirements. 20-30 Club Ray Goff, President of the 20-30 Club, presented Presentation the City Council with a trophy case on behalf of the 20-30 Club. Mayor C® Smith, on behalf staff, thanked Mr. Goff a: their very generous gift. ed the Mayor to obtain an properly engraved to show case to the City. of the Council and .id the 2030 Club for The Council authoriz - identification plaque who had donated the Mr. Strawther advised that the 20-30 Club would be working on the library on Sunday and all volunteers were welcome and would be fed a chicken BBQ free of charge for their help. Ordinance No. 71 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE PLACING OF MAIL BOXES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND REQUIRED YARD AREAS. City Attorney Maxwell commented and advised the Council that he did not feel the ordinance was needed now that the Post Office Department had reversed its regulation. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Council requested the record show that Ordinance No. 71 was introduced but that the Council did not adopt it. Ordinance No. 72 AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONIB City Attorney Maxwell discussed the contents of the ordinance with the Council and stated that he felt the ordinance, as written, might place a hardship on some commercial and industrial Page -3- October 249 1966 properties. Mr. Maxwell recommended that the Council solicit comments from various building officials and perhaps the Santa Rosa Fire Chief who had just finished revamping their fire zones before adopting Ordinance No. 72. Mr. Hudis commented in favor of the ordinance. Mayor C. Smith deferred the matter until the November 219 1966 meeting at which time the Council would like comprehensive reports from the City staff and City Attorney concerning this ordinance. Ordinance No. 73 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING, SAFE- KEEPING AND DISPOSING OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND MONEY. City Attorney Maxwell discussed the contents of the ordinance with the Council. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith and seconded by Councilman Pezonella, the reading of Ordinance No. 73 was waived and said ordinance introduced by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith. and Mayor C. Smith NOES: (0) None ABSENT:(2) Councilmen Roberts and Rogers. Resolution No-363 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DE- PA.RTnILENT OF FINANCE CONCERNING POPULATION SURVEY Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 363 was waived and said resolution adopted. Well No. 5 Project Mayor C. Smith commented on the expenditures and the memo received from the City Manager regarding the expenditures. A discussion followed between the Council and Mr. Hudis, project engineer. Mr. Hudis stated that he had filed the Notice of Completion with the City Clerk on October 3, 1966. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 3 to Precision Drilling in the amount o,. 89791.41 less a credit of $127.25 was a_,D -o c)-;red for payment. Page -4- October 249 1966 City Attorneys Report Lot on Burton Mr. Maxwell advised the Council that the City ,.Avenue had received the buyers instructions and Grant Deed from Redwood Empire Title Company, and that the sum of $53.91 was due from the City in order to close the escrow. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Coup-oilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Attorney to execute the buyers instructions to the title company and forward it, together with the Grant Deed and a City of Rohnert Park check in the amour'.: of X53.91 in order to close the escrow. Resolution No.364 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED TO REAL PROPERTY. The City Attorney discussed the resolution with the Council. Upon. motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the read'4 g ..n of Resolution No. 364 was waived and C3 said resolution adopted. Copeland Creek Mr. `,P,1-J - �D ggins di F,­,piayed landscaping plans which Improvement the Co i-leZe had prepared for that portion of Project Copal_pua(. ,heck bordering the college property. explaining the plans was read. oom�rji-dnded the College for their a.,ad efforts on the improvement of the A disG-.,),­sior. Jlaa hold and -the Council requested the City Engineer to talk with the college and report 'back at the next meeting on how the collegelp, proposal will tie into our program. Telephone Exchange i Y Y,11',ax: .Illnll -eDorted on the meeting between himself, the Telephone Company the City Manager. .W He advised the Council that he had talked with t1 attor-rley froiri the Public Utilities Commis- sion who suggested that the City make the Public Utili.-iAes Commission aware, on an informal 1 o ` jest exactly what the City desires . as Upon mot-,`.on by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Counci_!_,,rvan Pezonella and unanimously approved, Kayor Ara-, authorized to direct a communique A J T'Vti')-itles Commission setting; ci and ;3olicit '-,heir Page -5- October 249 1966 Arrival of Council- Councilman Roberts arrived at the meeting, the Man Roberts time being approximately 9000 P.M. Sonoma State Mr. Maxwell reported that the City Manager and Expressway Grade he had met with Mr. Don Head, Supervisors Vella Crossing and Shoemaker. Mr. Maxwell advised that he ha supplemental agreement between the City which would recommend Supervisors that the existing ed to include the future grade paid for jointly by the County the parties agreed otherwise. d prepared a the County and to the Board of agreement be amend - separation to be and City unless Mr. Maxwell further advised that he had modified the agreement between the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and the City and had sent it back to the railroad recommending that the standard of 16,000 cars daily be used before the grade separation be built. Mr. Maxwell recommended waiting until the modified agreement had been received back from the railroad before entering into the agreement between the County and the City. The matter was deferred to the next meeting by Mayor C. Smith. Matters from Mayor C. Smith read the City Manager's report on Recreation the request from Mr. Janney. Commission Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the request for any special golf privileges to Mr. and Mrs. Janney was denied. San Diego Councilman Roberts and Councilman V. Smith Conference commented on the San Diego Conference, particu- larly with reference to Recreation Commissions. A brief discussion followed. Councilmen Roberts and V. Smith were asked to draw up a policy of operation between the Recrea- tion Commission and the City Council. Public Appearances .Sam Nofziger Mr. Nofziger, president of the Homeowners Assn.9 Painting House presented a program to the Council and requested Numbers that Boy Scout Troop 80 be authorized to paint house numbers on the curbs in front of all the houses. Mr. Nofziger explained that this was the troop's project and that there would be no cost- involved to the residents or the City. Page -6- October 24, 1966 motion on by Councilman Pezonella, seconded W" W � by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council supported and authorized Boy Scout Troop 80 to paint house numbers on the curbs in front of the houses in Rohnert Park. Street Light Mr. F. Anderson, P.G. & E., was present and ad- o n e ."S. i o n v i s ed the Council that the conversion of the street lights in Rohnert Park to mercury vapor was physically under way. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 P.M. F.1122514 "I Mayor f ni th ATTEST: City CI erk ,Q) eputy ty Clerk