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1973/08/27 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 27, 1973 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met,this date in adjourned regular session commencing at.;7:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of thd adjourned regular, session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan Ordinance No. 207 AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE INCURRING OF A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT: DECLARING THE ESTIMATED COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, THE AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF SAID INDEBTED- NESS TO BE INCURRED THEREFOR, AND THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST TO BE PAID THEREON; FIXING THE DATE OF SAID ELECTION, THE MANNER OF 14OLDING THE SAME AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Mayor Flores asked if'there was anyone in the audience desiring to speak to the matter. No one responded. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved.by.the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 207 was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith and Flores NOES: (0) None Bond Election A discussionwas held concerning who should prepare Arguments and sign arguments supporting the open space bond issue placed on the November election ballot. Upon conclusion of the discussion, it was decided that the Ad Hoc 'Committee on Open Space would prepare and sign the arguments but the contents of the arguments would be submitted to the City Council for approval. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING'FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENT 73-121 FOR CITY MEASURE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Page 2 August 27, 1973 session. City Attorney Maxwell indicated that that would be proper., Business City Manager Callinan requested that the topic of business License license correspondence be deferred to the next meeting. Bake Paths City Manager Callinan requested that the Council set a time when it could tour as ,a body the proposed bike•'•paths in the area south of East Cotati Avenue. Discussion followed during which the_Council, indicated it would try to meet to tour the bike peths in the near future. Warm Springs Dam '.Councilman Roberts initiated a .discussion concerning the Warm Springs Dam and suggested that the Council might adopt a'resolution supporting same. Discussion followed upon conclusion of which no action was taken. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Colmicilman Roberts,_and unanimously approved, Resolution No. ;3 -121 was adopted:. Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN 73 -122 THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND C AND G DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS TO SNYDER LANE City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell explained 'the resolution and agreement. Messrs. Everett Giffin and Ralph Casebolt were present and participated in discussion. Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No, 73 -122 was adopted._ Re -lolution No. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS (Public Facility Site 73 --7.23 in Holiday Park•Area Adjacent to Ladybug Park) City Manager Callinan explained the .resolution and the method of acquiring the sato by payment of $30,000 for a portion thereof with the remainder.of the site being donated by the Rohnerts. He also explained work being done on the site by Forhim Corporation and the pending negotiations with the elementary school district far the site. Upon motion by Councilman Smith,_ seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved,: Resolution No. 73 -123 was adopted. Santa Rosa Urban City Manager suggested that since this matter involved Renewal likely litigation that it be discussed in executive session. City Attorney Maxwell indicated that that would be proper., Business City Manager Callinan requested that the topic of business License license correspondence be deferred to the next meeting. Bake Paths City Manager Callinan requested that the Council set a time when it could tour as ,a body the proposed bike•'•paths in the area south of East Cotati Avenue. Discussion followed during which the_Council, indicated it would try to meet to tour the bike peths in the near future. Warm Springs Dam '.Councilman Roberts initiated a .discussion concerning the Warm Springs Dam and suggested that the Council might adopt a'resolution supporting same. Discussion followed upon conclusion of which no action was taken. Page 3 August 27, 1973 -Rocess Mayor Flores declared a 5 minutes recess at this point, the time being 7:30 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m. with all Councilmen except Councilman Roberts present. Sonoma Grove, Councilman Hopkins initiated a brief discussion concerning File No. 0216 the Sonoma Grove development. Condiottils Councilman Smith expressed his disappointment at the Apartments appearance of the apartments being developed by CcLdiotti Enterprises on Lancaster Drive at the entrance to the area south of East Cotati Avenue. Discussion followed diiring which the possibility of changing colors and expediting landscaping were discussed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council requested that a letter be sent to Condiotti Enterprises exprescing the Council's concern with the appearance of the apartments. Fencing Ccvacilman Beary initiated. a brief discussion concerning the fencing in Country Manor Subdivisions. Building Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning Inspection bu4.lding inspection in the area south of East Cotati Avenue. Cotati Park Councilman Smith made some comments concerning the City of Cotatils park in the area south of East Cotati Avenue and inquired as to whether any complaints had been received from Rohnert Park residents. City Manager Callinan replied in the negative. Flores Survey Mayor Flores commented on a recent survey of citizens that he had taken on his own during the recent weeks. He indicated that copies of the results would be provided to each member of the Council. Adjournment The Council adjourned into executive session at approxi- mately 7:55 p.m. Executi-,re Session The Council met in executive session with Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Smith and Mayor Flores present along with City Manager Callinan. The meeting was held to discuss C> the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal project and the City of Rohnert Park anticipated legal action against same. Adjournment The executive session and the Council meeting were adjourned at approx;* -.30 p.m APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor Flores