1976/09/20 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 20, 1976
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session commencing at approximately
7:00 p.m. in the Rohnert Park Community Center, 7421 Burton
Avenue, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores, presiding.
Call "to "Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the adjourned regular
session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores
Absent: (0) .46ne
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan and City Engineer Brust.
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ers present for all or part of the meeting:
Peter Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive
David Fisher, 45 Arlen Drive
James Montgomery, 933 Ellen Street
Glen Rugusci, 7454 Burton Avenue
Richard Smith, 495 Arlen Drive
Norman Spivock, 440 Grant Avenue, Oakland
Neighborhood meeting Mayor Flores explained the purpose for holding a neighbor-
hood meeting and invited members of the audience to address
the Council.
There being no unscheduled public appearances, the Council
considered other miscellaneous matters.
Parcel Map No. 23 City Manager Callinan informed that Parcel Map No. 23
represented a split in the area south of Rohnert Park
Farms, west of Snyder Lane, that said -map had bben checked
by staff and found to be in order, and that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of same.
Discussion followed during which it was noted that Council-
man Beary would not participate in discussion or voting
on this matter because of a possible conflict of interest.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins:,.seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Beary
abstaining, Parcel Map No. 23 was approved.
Cotati. - Police City Manager Callinan informed of a written request received
Dispatchin. Service from the City of Cotati for an extension to October 31st
of police dispatching services provided to its police
department. Discussion. followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, dispatch service provided
to the Cotati Police Department was extended to October
31st subject to the condition that Cotati continue paying
for the telephone service between the two departments.
Mayor'Flores and City Hanager.Callinan explained how the
Building Inspection Dept. could followup on proper
maintenance of property also weed ,:abatement proceedings.
Mr. Fisher initiated a discussion concerning abandoned
and inoperative vehicles.
Recreational Vehicles Mr. Peter D. Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized
and commented on recreational vehicles, boats and motor
homes being parked in City streets and inquired what the
status was of an ordinance previously considered regarding
same.
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I)ai'e and Sane Fireworks
Mayor. Flores.T)olled the Council members relative to conducting,
a public hearing on "safe and sane" fireworks within the
City limits. Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that it would
not hold a public hearing concerning safe and sane fireworks.
Library Dedication
'Mayor Flores reminded that the Library's dedication ceremonies
would be on September 26th, at 2:00 p.m.
Discussion followed during which the Council expressed
its appreciation and congratulations to the Friends of
the Library for its civic contribution to the library
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for. the Citv's.first library. and dirented t"h;;t rprtifioni-per
of Appreciation should be issued expressing same.
Golden Gate Highway and
Mayor Flores polled the'Council to determine how many
Dridge.District - Tour
members would be able to attend a tour of the Golden Gate
Bridge on October 5th at the invitation of Golden Gate
Bridge Board Member William Lucius.
Public Works Employment
City Manager Callinan gave a staff I report relative to
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the preparation of a grant application for the community/
recreation center and informed that another application for
park development was also being prepared. Ile reported that
some costs were being incurred for such things as necessary
architectural services, development of labor intensity
figures and doing a topo on the proposed center site in order .
that the necessary information can be prepared and submitted
with the application.
.Homeowner's Comments. re.
Mr. James Montgomery, 933 Ellen Street, was recognized
Houses
and requested that the City conduct a thorough inspection
of the sidewalks and driveway approaches before his subdivi-
s ion was accepted.
City Manager Callin.an explained how subdivision improvements
are inspected prior to acceptance of same.
Maintenance of Homes
Mr. David Fisher, 45 Arlen Drive, was recognized and
,inquired
if the City regulated maintenance of homes,
especially in 1➢1311 section. The appearance of.some homes,',
he explained, had a,tendency to downgrade the community.
Mayor'Flores and City Hanager.Callinan explained how the
Building Inspection Dept. could followup on proper
maintenance of property also weed ,:abatement proceedings.
Mr. Fisher initiated a discussion concerning abandoned
and inoperative vehicles.
Recreational Vehicles Mr. Peter D. Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized
and commented on recreational vehicles, boats and motor
homes being parked in City streets and inquired what the
status was of an ordinance previously considered regarding
same.
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Mayor r1ores explained that`several- public-hear ngs were
held concerning -the matter, and *hat tho c"d ordinance
was modified in response-to-recreational vehicle owners .
so as not to apply to them.
Mr. Glen Rugusci, 7454 Burton Avenue, was recognized
and explained that rather than parking his recreational
vehicle in the driveway, he parked it on the street in
front of his home where he could watch it, that being
the result of vandalism experienced in the area.
Norman Spivock Mr. Norman Spivock was recognized and discussed with
Council members the possibility of developing a golf course
on his property north of Golf Course Drive. The Council
generally indicated its approval of the concept for a
9 hole golf course, but indicated that it would be appro-
priate to have a staff report concerning same before committ-
ing itself.
Executive Session Mayor Flores adjourned the regular meeting at approximately
7:53 p.m. to an executive session held in the Club Room,
with all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan present
to discuss a personnel matter.
Adjournment The executive ssession was adjourned at approximately
8:45 p.m., at which time Councilman Eck left the Community
Center. The other Council members reconvened.
There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned
the meeting at approximately 8:47 p.m. to an executive
session, to discuss a personnel matter, to be held on
September 22, 1976 at 6:30 a.m. in the City Offices.
Deputy City Cler
APPROVED:
Mayor Flores