1970/05/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 18, 1970
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith
presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :05 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts and
Smith
Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City
Manager Albright, City Attorney Maxwell,
Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins, En-
gineer Hudis and County Planner Wes Vail.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 4,
1970 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented for
approval were approved in the amount of $23,005.62.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Council. No action was taken on any com-
munication except as noted specifically in these minutes.
Employee Grooming
City Manager Callinan read a letter from Robert L. Halk and
a Declaration of Position of John Reed PTA, both of which
expressed opposition to liberalization of the City's hiring
practices and regulations to allow lifeguards with long
hair and beards.
Resolution No.
RESOLUTION URGING THE RETENTION OF THE PETALUMA OFFICE OF
70_64
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution prepared in
response to a similar resolution from the City of Petaluma.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -64 was
adopted.
Senate Bill
Mayor Smith summarized Senate Bill 570 which would allow
No. 570
the "homeowners cost" for undergrounding of utilities to
Undergrounding of
be included in assessment districts.
Utilities
Mr. H. E. Boyette, P.G. & E. was present and at the request
of Mayor Smith spoke briefly regarding Senate Bill 570.
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Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was author -
ized to write to the State Legislative representatives c-on-
veying the Council's support of SB570.
Paul Golis was recognized and requested Council to ask
P.G.O. to make a study regarding total costs of under --
grounding utilities in Rohnert Park.
Senate Bill 626 Mayor Smith briefly explained Senate Bill 626 which would
require the State to reimburse local agencies for property
tax losses as a result of property removed from tax rolls
due to agricultural preserve status. Discussion followed.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved the Mayor was authorized
to write to the State Legislative representatives conveying
the Council's support of SB626.
ABAG representatives City Manager Callinan advised of the need to designate a
representative and alternate to the Association of Bay
Area Governments.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Councilman Hopkins was
designated as representative and Councilman Roberts as
alternate to ABAG.
League of California City Manager Callinan advised of the need to designate a
Cities, Redwood representative and alternate to the Redwood Empire Division
Empire Division League of California Cities.
By consensus of the Council, Mayor Smith will be the
representative and vice Mayor Hopkins alternate.
Job Description Parks A brief discussion was held on the job description for the
and Recreation Direr- new position of a full -time Parks and Recreation Director
for and the recruitment of same.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the job description
prepared by City Manager Callinan for a full -time Parks
and Recreation Director was approved and authorization was
given to begin recruitment.
Birth of Councilman Councilman Hopkins requested that the record show a son
Hopkins son was born to Warren and Joanne Hopkins on May 16th, at 12:38
p.m.
Babe Ruth Baseball Councilman Hopkins advised that the turnout for Babe Ruth
Baseball was great enough to warrant formation of another
team and that approximately $300.00 would be needed to
purchase uniforms and equipment. A brief discussion
Followed.
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Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of
approximately $300.00 was authorized to buy uniforms and
equipment for the additional Babe Ruth Baseball team and
league.
Stop Signs
Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discussion on the
possible need for stop signs at several intersections in
Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan advised that a resolu-
tion had been prepared authorizing the stop signs mferred
to by Councilman Roberts and would appear a little later on
the agenda.
Visiting Nurses
Councilman Roberts advised that May 24 - 30 was Visiting
Service Week Pro-
Nurses Service week and requested Mayor Smith to sign a
clamation
proclamation to that effect. The proclamation was read
by Councilman Roberts and thereafter signed by Mayor Smith.
National Realtors
Harold Griffith, on behalf of the Sonoma County Board of
Week
Realtors and in recognition of National Realtors Week, made
an appearance and presented each Councilman with a copy of
"Under All Is the Land ".
Sonoma County Hous-
Referring to a resolution received from the Sonoma County
ing Authority
Board of Realtors in December, 19699 Mayor Smith initiated
a discussion regarding establishment of a Sonoma County
Housing Authority.
City Manager Callinan read the Board of Realtors resolution
recommending formation of a housing authority at the county
level. Discussion followed.
Resolution No.
Motion was made by Councilman Roberts and seconded by
70 -65 (not adopted)
Councilman Buchanan to adopt a resolution by title sup-
porting the formation of a Sonoma County Housing Authority,
Another brief discussion followed during which City Attorney
Maxwell advised that Sonoma County would have jurisdiction
over Rohnert Park if such a housing authority were estab-
lished, whereupon Councilman Roberts withdrew his motion
for support and the resolution was not adopted.
Paul Golis
Mayor Smith started a review of Mr. Golis' letter dated
May 79 1970, requesting one hour on the agenda of the
May 18th City Council meeting toe
1. .Answer/ the City Attorney's report filed on May
4, 1970-,
2. Request the termination of City Attorney Maxwell's
services-, and
3. Request that the matter of Councilman Roger's
alleged conflict of interest be referred to the
Sonoma County Grand Jury.
After Mayor Smith mentioned item No. 2, City Attorney
Maxwell requested recognition. Mr. Maxwell commented on
recent publicity, read a portion of the Brown Act, and
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requested that any charges to be made by Mr. Golis regarding
termination of his employment by the City be heard in
closed executive session.
,yor Smith read a statement, the original of which is
attached to the original of these minutes.
At approximately 8 :10 p.m. Mayor Smith adjourned the regu-
lar meeting to an executive session, but due to Mr. Golis's
refusal to appear and speak in a closed session the action
was withdrawn. Mr. Golis requested permission to speak to
Mayor Smith's ruling but was refused. Mayor Smith invited
him to file any prepared statements with the Clerk. In
lieu of spearing Mr. Golis filed with the city a statement
entitled "Answer by Paul Golis to Report of City Attorney
on Charges Set Forth in Petition Filed With the City Coun-
cil on April 20, 1970 Given Before the City Council on
May 49 19704, the filed copy of which is attached to the
original of these minutes.
Mr. J.D. McQuaid and Mrs. Jane Giles spoke in support of
Paul Golis's attempt to speak.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion to have an open meeting
within the next seven days to discuss the charges made in
the McQuaid petition filed April 20, 1970, and that it be
the only item on the agenda.
Mr. Louis Beary spoke in support of Councilman Hopkins
motion.
Councilman Hopkinb motion died for lack of a second and
Mayor Smith ruled the matter closed and moved on to the
Planning and Zoning Matters.
File "ivo. v ^v9j4 City Manager Caliian reviewed the use permit application
Sonomarin German of the Sonomarin German Shepherd Dog Club to use Benecia
Shepherd Dog Club Park on August 9th for a dog show and advised the Council
that a similar- use permit had been granted in 1969.
Mayor Smith leaves Mayor Smith left the Council Chambers at this point the
Chambers time being approximately 8 :30 p.m. and turned the chairing
of the meeting over to Vice -Mayor Hopkins.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
use permit application submitted by the Sonomarin German
Shepherd Dog Club, Inc, to use Benecia Park on Sunday,
August 9, 1970 for their annual Dog Show with the conditions
that they provide adequate policing of the area during the
show, that all dogs be kept under control, and that the area
be cleaned up after the show is completed.
Sonoma County Health Paul Golis was recognized and introduced Maurice Fredericks
Facilities Planning who.gave a report of the Sonoma County Health Facilities
Planning Committee meeting held May 11. He advised that a
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proposal had been made to set aside Rohnert Park - Cotati
as a separate planning area for medical facilities and that
a sub - committee was appointed to determine the feasibility
of establishing such a planning area.
Mayor Smith Returns Mayor Smith returned to the Council Chambers at this point
in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :35 p.m. and
resumed chairing the meeting.
City Manager Callinan also gave a brief report of the May 11
Sonoma County Health Facilities Planning Committee meeting
and advised that since that meeting the name of Rev. Leon
Holm had been submitted for appointment to the sub - committee
to determine the feasibility of establishing Rohnert Park -
Cotati as a separate planning area for medical facilities
and that Rev. Holm was willing to serve.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Rev. Leon Holm was recom-
mended for appointment as a representative of Rohnert Park
to the sub - committee, to determine the feasibility of estab-
lishing Rohnert Park - Cotati as a separate planning area
for medical facilities.
Paul Golis recommended that Rohnert Park and Cotati and
the County Planning Department furnish information to the
sub - committee in order to expedite the feasibility study.
Sewer Plant Demon- City Manager Callinan reviewed the Sewer Plant Demonstra-
stration Project tion Project and advised that Federal Water Pollution Con-
trol Administration approval of the plans and specifications
had been received and that bids would be opened June 9,1970.
Cotati Sewer John Stauff of Yoder - Trotter- Orlobb & Associates, engineers
for the demonstration project, was present and gave a brief
presentation on the plans and specifications for the sewer
main project to connect Cotati's sewer system to Rohnert
Park's system.
Superintendent of Public Works C.A. Wiggins was also pre-
sent and both he and Mr. Stauff answered questions of the
Council concerning the project.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the plans and specifi-
cations for the sewer main project to connect Cotati's sewer
system to Rohnert Park's system were approved.
Resolution No. 70 -66 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER
TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION - Project 1970 -2
Engineer Hudis reported that work had been satisfactorily
completed on the Snyder Lane Water Main.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
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Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -66
was adopted.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
%channan and unanimously approved authorization. was granted
to pay Soiland, Inc., contractor for the work in the amount
of $10,240.25.
Project HUD Engineer Hudis gave a verbal progress report on the Well #6
14S- Calif -333 and Tank #1 project in which he advised that the foundation
Well #fi & Tank #1 for the tank had been completed, shop drawings for the tank
had been approved, the well had been drilled and casing in-
stalled, and an electric log had been run on the well which
indicated a very good supply of water.
City Manager Callinan advised that a progress payment of
$7,558.65 to Argonaut Constructors was in order.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, a progress payment of
$7,558.65 to Argonaut Constructors was authorized.
Recess Mayor Smith declared the meeting recessed at this point in
the meeting, the time being approximately 9:00 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Resolution No. 70 -67 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING INSTALLA-
TION OF STOP SIGNS
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -67
was adopted.
Resolution No. 70 -68 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PETITION 'TO ANTI- . PROPERTY TO
COTATI ELEMENTARY AND PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Maurice -11redericks of Cotati Elementary School District
Board of Trustees was recognized and summarized the resolu-
tion.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -68
was adopted.
Resolution No. 70 -69 A RESOLUTION DETMU1INING UNPAID ASSESS[v=S AND PROVIDING
FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Avram Avenue and Santa Alicia Drive
Improvement Project No. 1969 -3)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
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Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70-69 was
adopted.
Resolution No. 70 -70 RESOLUTION CONCERNING RATES AT GOLF COURSE
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 70 -70 was
adopted.
Ordinance No. 129 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 63 (Zoning Map Change -
AP -143- 060 -37 for Proposed Deer Meadow Village)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 129 was
introduced.
Sonoma County Men's City Manager Callinan reviewed the letter request received
Amateur Golf Tourna- from Mr. Ferrari for a reduced rate for the Sonoma County
ment Men's Amateur Golf Tournament to be held at the Rohnert Park
Municipal Golf Course. He also advised that the Golf
Course Committee recommended the same rate of $3.50 per
entrant used last year be applied but that the City and Golf
Pro Porter cooperate on trophies for the tournament.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, authorization was granted
to hold the Sonoma County Men's Amateur Golf Tournament at
the Rohnert Park Municipal Golf Course on August 29 and 30
with a green fee of $3.50 per entrant.
City Insurance City Manager Callinan reviewed the City's liability and fire
Coverage and extended coverage insurance and advised that the pre-
miums had been increased substantially for this year. He
reported on discussing the matter with City Attorney Maxwell
and Tom Feeney.
Mr. Feeney, insurance broker for the City, was present and
explained possible reasons for the increase in liability
coverage premium, some of which were increased exposures,
riot coverage is higher, riot problems in other cities, and
increased salaries. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Giles was recognized and asked if the City was covered
at the present time byansurance and was advised in the
affirmative.
Upon conclusion of the discussion, it was agreed that the
City would pay the increased premium for liability insurance
to Pacific Indemnity Company but would try and hold Contin-
ental Insurance Company to the 3 year policy in force for
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May 18, 1970
the fire and extended coverage insurance and that Mr.
Feeney would solicit quotes on the latter coverage from
other companies.
The Council requested City Manager Callinan write the
League of California Cities to ascertain if other cities
are experiencing similar insurance problems.
Public Safety City Manager Callinan advised that Officer Byron McLennan
Officers Leaving and Officer Jerry Shaver are both leaving the Public Safety
Department.
College /Community Mr. Fields of Cotati was recognized and spoke briefly. He
Relations Group advised that as a result of the convocation at Senoma State
College a group had been formed to promote better relations
and communications between the college and surrounding
community and that a town meeting had been scheduled for
7030 p.m., May 28 at the Cotati School :building in Cotati
and extended an invitation to the Rohnert Park City Council.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 9a50 p.m.
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MAY 1 �) 1970
May 11-70
To Whom It May Concern:
On April P-8-1970 I submitted a letter to., the
Hohnert Park City Councilo through Mr. Warren Hopkins requesting
our names be stricken from the (Petition To Refer The Matter Of
The Rogers—Schiller-Storer Syndicate To The Sonoma County Grand
Jury) Which my wife and I signed.
We were told that this was the only necessary letter
that we had to write, Upon the advise of our attorney, Mr. Richard
L. Cooper t.we are again requesting that our names be removed from
the above -1 mentioned petition.
Also we are requesting at this time that our names be
removed as of date when our original letter was given to councilman
Warren Hopkins'i that date being April 28-191T0 ;
Copies Sent To:
Mr. Paul Golis
Mr. Pat Taylor
Mr. Chester McQua(id
I 'Y 16, 1970
Mr. jack GQrN,,
Hrs. Doris Giert'--'
455 Alta Nvenn'-'.
Rohnort Park, CA 94920
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Giertn
Youc lettvr raquesting retraction oE yow signature
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vril 20, 1970 by K D. MaCpxUd to noted nnd w!J:L
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show your writtnn request for removal.
Sincnrely'
Vernon P. Smith
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Mr. Robert Lewis Brown
mm. Pmilinn Eugenia Brown
429 Alta Avnna(:,,
nohnert Park, CA 94928
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5-18-70
Vernon P. Smith
Mr. Golis, you have requested an hour of this council's time
and that of those having business before the council to be acted upon,
as well as that of the general public, to restate charges you have already
made against certain public officers.
The petition submitted to this council by Mr. John D. McQuaid
on April 20, 1970, setting forth these charges was, by unanimous vote,
referred to the District Attorney. The City Attorney's report to the
council on the charges set forth in that petition was also referred to
the District Attorney. A statement by Mr. McQuaid relating to these
charges, orally presented to the council and then filed with the city
clerk on May 8, 1970, likewise was referred to the District Attorney.
On May 8, 1970 You orally summarized and filed, with the city clerk a
brief containing more than eighty pages reiterating and expanding the
charges outlined in the earlier petition. This brief was also referred
to the District Attorney. A civil suit resulted from these charges and
is now pending.
These various documents and the contents therein have not only
been widely circulated,, but have also been given vast coverage in the
press. Your personal appearances before the council have received
extended press and radio coverage. The civil suit now pending and the
events that led to it have had expansive press coverage. This coverage
has extended far beyond Sonoma County.
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Freedom to say what one feels, and freedom to have what one
feels published, is a fundamental right. An individual's conscience
does not however, give him a license to indulge individual conviction
without regard to the rights of others. To invariably place the rights
of a single individual above the welfare and rights of all others is the
ultimate conclusion of the path leading to anarchy.
If, while these charges brought by you are processed. in due
course, this Council is not -permitted to function in the normal manner
the rights of the citizens it represents are abridged.
This is particularly true of those who have every right to
council action on items of business before the council. Their equally
important freedom of "freedom not to listen" must in no way be treated,
as a freedom inferior to the freedom of speech.
In government, as in any sensibly run business, we should do
well to learn -to trust the judgement of men and women who, through the
ballot box, elect public officials. Likewise we should do well -to rely
upon the unique wide range of remedies in the courts the citizens may
invoke against his government when he is distressed at what he believes
to be the inadequacy of a situation.
In essence, Mr. Golis, you have had your "day in court" before
this city council. If you have additional documents you wished filed
with the city clerk, please proceed to do so. The council will now
move on to the next item on the agenda.
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tried to
and to sT
refused mE
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true that a citizen has the right to make fair comment
upon the performance of a public officer in 'carrying out
his public duties, it is equally true that those members
of the community who would make unfounded charges of
dishonesty and malfeasance against its public officer
only ser their community and brim
dishonor to themsely
As I read this reply, I
of the petition filed
ask just who is bringing
to themselves.
DUTY OF GRA
Ltion asks the
(Underlining by author.)
,hat you also have before Wu the copy
I conclude this answer I hope to
•edit'to this community and dishonor
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It is the custom and law for the Grand Juries of this Country'to
examine local governments, not only for illegal acts or corruption,
but to investigate the competency and efficiency and 'operations of
local government and of the personnel involved. They can, and have
come up with commendations, recommendations, chidings, charges of
incompetence, recommendation of removal of administrative per-
sonnel from office, and also given direction to the District
Attorney to take action and remove elected city officials from
office for willful misconduct.
The sections relating to removal of officials, were formerly in
the criminal code, but now 'the California State Legislature,
by its experience and wisdom', has relocated these sections in
the Government Code, Section 3060 and following. These sections
follow the procedures for the removal of higher officials which
are left to the State Legislature. Let me read to you the
a
The reason for having these sections in the Government Code is
that the legislature and the courts have decided that an elected
official can and in circumstances should be removed from office
for conduct that is neither criminal, nor even corrupt.
There.'is a higher standard expected of public officials.
Let me read you some general statements of the law concerning the
term t,willful misconduct" as applied to officials under this
section:
t,Willful misconduct" in office, :within statute authorizing
removal of an officer for willful misconduct, includes any
willful malfeasance', misfeasance, or nonfeasance, and
such official misconduct does not necessarily imply
corruption or criminal. intention." (People v. Harby (1942)
125 P.2d 874, 51 C.A.2d 759.)
"Act or omission for which officer may be removed does
not necessarily imply corruption, criminal intent, or
commission of crime; the misconduct involved simply
requires purpose or willingness to commit proscribed act
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or make the omission referred to and does not require an
intent to violate law, injure another or to acquire any
advantage." (People v. 'Tice (1956) 301 P.2d 5$$ 144
C ®A ®2d 750.)
Further, it is also one of the duties of the Attorney General of
California to give opinion in cases and conflicts as have arisen
here. Your City Attorney knew this, and had he represesented
you fairly he would have so recommended this to you. You have
had the opportunity to get an opinion from an office whose
experience and duty it is to gave you such advice.
For example, referring to 'Section 1090 of the Government Code,
previously quoted in the City Attorney's report, the Attorney
General has stated as follows:
"This section is merely 'a legislative declaration of the
•
"Generally, any direct or indirect interest of officer in
subject matter of contract with public body taints contract
with illegality if interest is such as to affect judgment
and conduct of officer either in making contract or in
its performance'." (17 Ops. Atty.Gen. 44.)
It is''common'practice of the cities and counties of this State
to solicit these opinions, and the Attorney General's office'
does grant them.
Had you members sought this opinion, we undoubtedly would not
be here today. ' The petitioners herein have suggested Attorney
General's office to you as an alternative. Why has this path
been avoided and shunned? Who has what to hide?
ANALYSIS OF PETITION
What does the word "corrupt" m
International. Di.ct:i.onary, 1945`
CORRUPT Adjective
1. Change from a sound to a pu-
vitiated.
2. Change from a state of upri
etc., to a bad state.
Synonym - putrid, rotten, adul
polluted, venal, dishonest
CORRUPT - Vern Transitive:
To make corrupt (a) to change
putrescent state, to make puts
(b) To change from good to bad
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an? According to Webster's New
we find the following
rid state, spoiled, tainted,
fitness correctness, truth,
linated, defiled,
o a 'putrid or
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The first time the plaintiff's
was by City Attorney Maxwell
constituents, seeking redress
threatened them with a. libel
The second time the plaintif2
all, was by' City ; Attorney Ma)
Further, the plaintiffs were libelled, if at all; by the ,action
of this Council, who instead of referring; the matter to the Grand
Jury, or Attorney General as requested in the petition, referred
it to the District Attorney to-whom criminal matters, are referred.
The plaintiffs were further libelled, if at 'all, by their, own
statements and inferences of their complaint a complaint,
filed to intimidate these petitioners, and to keep this matter
from the Grand Jury where it belongs.
The plaintiffs, were libelled, if at all, by their own attorney,
Jack DeMeo, who was quoted in the Petaluma Argus Courier, May 8,
1970, as follows.
"V^ii e+nnnnt. RA11 a man a crook in public statement, and
Wa
d Some councilmen threaten to cat
Cable TV,
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interest and I cant represent you." This was '
every other instance for Rohnert Park when it w
counsel.
of integrity required of public officials;
What I mean bluntly is this*
The City Manager and City Councilmen involved in the Rol
Schiller - Storer Syndicate cannot 'stay in this conract as
as bEficials of this city.
A City councilman cannot have a contract with the 'City l
one of them has got to go.
A Councilman cannot lease premises to Storer TV and sti`
as a councilman. Either he gives up his :Lease or he na
leave office.
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nade by the City ';attorney who
D exist in the first place.
D speak almost not at all.
is community and bringing;
Maxwell was your personal
now in the same position as
ho have never gotten proper
have had and how deep you
taxwell's report:on page by