1971/07/12 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 12, 1971
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in adjourned regular session commencing at
7000 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest
Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins callo meeting of the u00ed
_regular session approximately
p.m<
Roll Call Present (4) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, Smith
and Hopkins
Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan, his time of
arrival is specifically noted in
the minutes.
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City
Manager. Albright, Supt. of Public Works,Wiggin:
Parks & Recreation Director Pekkain, and Golf
Course Supt. Singh.
Commissioners Present for all or part of the
meeting:
Parks & Recreation Commissioners Rasmussen,
Mettert, and Hunter. Cultural ARts Commis -
sioners Flores, Dempsey, Sweeney, and Ryan.
1971 -72 Budget The scheduled work session was commenced on the
proposed 1971 -72 Budget. City Manager Callinan
indicated where the Council had left off in its
review at the prior work session. He then com-
mented briefly on the Health and Library sections
of the budget.
City Manager Callinan reviewed the Cultural Arts
section of the budget. Chairman Armando Flores
of the Cultural Arts Commission appeared and re-
viewed the Commission's budget requests and ad-
vised the Council of specific amounts antici-
pated as needed for planned programs or projects.
He requested the Council give consideration to
budgeting the $2,550 requested by the Commission
rather than the $2,000 recommended by the City
Manager.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived in the meeting dur-
Arrives ing Mr. Flores' remarks, the time being approxi-
mately 7 :05 p.m.
Parkb.Ac.quisi-- Disuesion was held concerning the city's program
tion for park acquisition and Councilman Smith ques-
tioned whether or not the city had looked into
the law which permits dedication of parks by
subdividers. It was pointed out that since the
city acquires parks at *750 an acre that the en-
actment of an ordinance under the state law was
not recommended by staff.
A general discussion was then held concerning the
next steps in the budget procedures.
Public Safety Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Budget Councilman Buchanan, the Council authorized the
additions to the budget requested by Director
of Public Safety Dennett in his recent presenta-
tion which would enable him to accept the "High-
way Safety Project Grant" which has been offered
by the State Office of Traffic Safety.
A discussion was held concerning
of reducing the amount earmarked
the Rohnert Park Chamber of Comm,
and increasing the Cultural ARts
get by that amount to bring them
requested by the Commission.
the possibility
in the budget fo
arce by *550
Commission bud-
to the amount
Discussion was held concerning possible areas
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Discussion followed between Mr. Flores and other
members of the Commissions and the City Council.
Parks & Recreation
City Manager Callinan reviewed the Parks & Recrea-
Budget
tion Budget. Discussion was held concerning se
several items contained therein. Participating
in the discussion with the Council was Parks &
Recreation Director Pekkain and Ronald Rasmussen,
Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission who
also made a few specific comments concerning the
City Manager's reduction on the Commission's
Budget request. He also commented on the possible
need for a bond issue if the city is to take full
advantage of anticipated federal grants.
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan reviewed the Golf Course
budget after which it was discussed with Golf
Course Supt. Singh and Supt. of Public Works
Wiggins.
General Fund
City Manager Callinan reviewed the Computation of
Recharge
General Fund Recharge to Utility Funds in the
1971-72 Budget.
Water
A general discussion was held concerning the
city's water system and the possibility of ra-
tioning being imposed by the Sonoma County Water
Agency insofar as Coyote Water is concerned.
Parkb.Ac.quisi-- Disuesion was held concerning the city's program
tion for park acquisition and Councilman Smith ques-
tioned whether or not the city had looked into
the law which permits dedication of parks by
subdividers. It was pointed out that since the
city acquires parks at *750 an acre that the en-
actment of an ordinance under the state law was
not recommended by staff.
A general discussion was then held concerning the
next steps in the budget procedures.
Public Safety Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Budget Councilman Buchanan, the Council authorized the
additions to the budget requested by Director
of Public Safety Dennett in his recent presenta-
tion which would enable him to accept the "High-
way Safety Project Grant" which has been offered
by the State Office of Traffic Safety.
A discussion was held concerning
of reducing the amount earmarked
the Rohnert Park Chamber of Comm,
and increasing the Cultural ARts
get by that amount to bring them
requested by the Commission.
the possibility
in the budget fo
arce by *550
Commission bud-
to the amount
Discussion was held concerning possible areas
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where the budget could be cut. It was agreed
to have another work session on Thursday, July 15,
at 7:00 p.m. to review the budget again and that
it should be scheduled for action at the July 19
Council meeting.
Senate Bill 920 Mayor Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning
SB 920 and advised that the Mayor's Executive
Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors' and. Coun-
cilmen's Association was meeting to discuss
drafting a position paper to forward to Senator
Collier opposing the bill in its present form.
He solicited an indication from the Council as
to what position he should take in the matter.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the follow-
ing roll call vote, the Council want on record
as endorsing SB 920 as composed and requested
staff to so advise Senator Randolph Collier:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts,
Rogers and Hopkins
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
At the suggestion of Councilman Smith, City
Manager Callinan indicated that he would advise
Senator Colier that the motion endorsing SB 920
passed by a four to one vote.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9 :30 p.m. to 7 :00
p.m. Thursday, July 15, 1971
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f C1 Clerk
APPROVED:
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