1973/07/10 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 10, 1973
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the
City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Flores presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the adjourned session
to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Beary, Roberts, and Flores
Absent: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Late: (1) Councilman Smith (his time of arrival is
specifically noted in the minutes)
Mayor.Flores indicated that Councilman Hopkins was absent
due to being ill.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City Manager
Albright, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Parks and
Recreation Director Pekkain, and Director of Public
Safety Dennett
1973 -74 Budget Mrs. Dietz, member of the Cultural Arts Commission, appeared
and explained and discussed the proposed 1973 -74 Cultural
Arts Commission budget with the Council.
Councilman Smith Councilman Smith arrived during the discussion with Mrs.
Arrives Dietz, the time being approximately 7:15 p.m.
Founders Days Mrs. Cecil Flores, Chairman for Founders Days activities,
appeared and explained the program planned for the 1973
Founders Days. She indicated that a contribution of $1,000
had been received for the fireworks but that the committee
would need an additional $1,000 to cover the other activities
planned.
'Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council increased the
proposed budget in Non - departmental Community Promotion,
Account No 490 -87, to provide $1,000 for Founders Days.
Public Safety Budget Director of Public Safety Dennett appeared to discuss the
Public Safety budget with the Council.
A discussion was held concerning the need to relocate the
animal control shelter, especially in view of the recent
petition received from the residents of the Katherine Ames
apartments. It was agreed that $10,000 be added to the
animal control budget for this purpose.
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the meeting at this point, the time
Leaves being 8:15 p.m.
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Building Inspection The Council reviewed the proposed Building Inspection
Department budget. City Manager Callinan pointed out an
error in the proposed budget for 1973 -74, i.e. the salarie.
and wages shown for the department should be $10,150.
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned to the meeting at this point,
Returns the time being 8:25 p.m.
A discussion was'held concerning the proposed vehicle for
the Building Inspection Department. The Council indicated
that a small or medium type vehicle should be provided
rather than the standard size. The Council requested that
the figure in the budget for the proposed vehicle will be
changed from $3,600 to $3,000.
Public Works The Council commenced review of the Public Works proposed
budget for 1973 -74. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins was
present to discuss the budget with the Council.
City Manager Callinan advised that the budget would be
changed to transfer some of the Engineering, Personal
Services, Professional Services, (A /C 610 -05) budgeted
amount to Water Production and Distribution (A /C 631 -XX)
for the fees to be paid to Corrosion Engineering and
Research Company for the water pipe deterioration study
authorized in February 1973 but not yet done.
Parks and Recreation The Council reviewed the Parks and Recreation budget for
1973 -74. Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain was pres-
ent to discuss the budget with the Council.
The Council suggested that the Alicia Pool building, be
renovated. Staff indicated it would follow up on the
matter.
Discussion was held concerning swimming pool caps require-
ment.
Upon motion by Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council adopted
as Council policy the not requiring of caps at the city's
swimming pools.
The Council requested that a joint meeting be set up with
the Parks and Recreation Commission for July 23rd.
The Council agreed to put $40,000 for park improvements
for Alicia and Benecia Parks in the 1973 -74 budget.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council gave tentative
approval to the proposed budget for 1973 -74 as presented and
amended during the review of same with the exception of
salaries and wages which will be discussed at the next
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budget work session which was scheduled for Monday, July 16th;
following the regular City Council meeting.
The Council did agree to try and hold the regular meetir.a,
scheduled for Monday, July 16th, to a 9:00 p.m. adjournment
upon the conclusion of which the Council would discuss the
salaries and wages for 1973 -74 and the rest of the budget.
Mayors' and Council- The Council was requested and gave an indication of how
men's Association many members intended to attend the Thursday meeting of the
Mayors' and Councilmen's Association of Sonoma County.
Overpass Dedication A discussion was held concerning the dedication of the
freeway overpass upon its completion the latter part of July.
Fair Day A brief discussion was held concerning the:letter received
from Sonoma County Fair Manage:~ James Lyttle providing passer
for Rohnert Park Day. The Council decided to meet in closed
session to decide who would get the passes.
Sonoma Resolution Councilman Beary mentioned a letter received from the City
of Sonoma and he requested that a resolution similar to
that adopted by the City of Sonoma concerning a development
in the areas outside the city be placed on the City Council'_
next agenda for consideration.
Adjournment The meeting was adjournec. at 10:15 p.m. to an executive
session which was held and at which all the same Councilmen
and City Manager Callinan were present and at which was
discussed the distribution of the Sonoma County Fair passe&.
The executive session adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m.
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Mayor