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1968/08/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mrs. Barsuglia was present and explained the func- tions of the Kennel Club, and indicated that if the request was granted that the Club would need local organizational assistance in supplying catering service, food booths and clean-up. After a brief discussion the Council requested that the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce set up a committee to work with the Kennel Club regarding their needs. Councilman Rogers agreed to bring the matter to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council granted the use of Ben ecia Park on May 5, August 5, 1968 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 P.m. in the City Council Chambers, 435 Southwest Blvd. Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts presiding. Call to Order Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 P.m. Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Rogers, Smith and Roberts Absent: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins. Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attor- ney Maxwell, County Planner Wes Vail, City Engineer Hudis. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Minutes Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 15, 16 and 29 were approved as- submitted, and the minutes of August 1 were approv- ed as corrected, the correction noting Councilman Rogers departure. Approval of Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Bills Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the bills presented were approved for payment. Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communi- cation except as specifically noted in these minutes. Redwood Empire Club City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 26, 1968 from Mrs. P.J. Barsuglia of the Redwood Kennel Empire Kennel Club requesting use of Benecia Park on Sunday May 5, 1969 for their annual All Breed Dog Show and Obediance Trials. Mrs. Barsuglia was present and explained the func- tions of the Kennel Club, and indicated that if the request was granted that the Club would need local organizational assistance in supplying catering service, food booths and clean-up. After a brief discussion the Council requested that the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce set up a committee to work with the Kennel Club regarding their needs. Councilman Rogers agreed to bring the matter to the attention of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council granted the use of Ben ecia Park on May 5, August 5, 1968 Page --2- t. /v/ U U e ILCUWVUU ralli�J_LL "C i�Kennel C1L1U cif request- ed with further details to be worked out with the City Staff. Mrs. Helen Loebsack City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 19 1968 from Mrs. Helen D. Loebsack submitting her resignation from the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Commission. After a brief discussion, the Council requested Mayor Roberts to see if an understanding could be reached between the other Cultural Arts Commission members and Mrs. Loebsack. The Mayor is to re- port to the Council on the August 19, 1968 meeting. Cotati Request re City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 25, waste water treat- 1968 from the City of Cotati requesting a joint ment meeting of the two councils to discuss handling of Cotati sewage through the Rohnert Park facili- ties. The matter was turned over to the Committee of Councilman Smith and Hopkins until such time as the Committee feels it is necessary for both full Council's to meet. Pathway to City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July Library _L 1968 from Supervisor Shoemaker requesting Council consideration of a pathway from the Old Redwood Highway to the Rohnert. Park Library for library users from the Cotati area.. The Council requested that the City Manager ad- vise the City of Cotati of Supervisor Shoemaker's letter and suggest a meeting between the two City Councils to discuss the matter. Special Taxing City Manager Callinan reviewed a re solution of the Zone - Library Sonoma County Board of Supervisors advising of a public hearing relative to the possible creation of a special taxing zone within the Sonoma County Free Library System for the Rohnert Park - Cotati. area. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council disapproved the action being taken by the Board of Supervisors and particularly with refer - ence to special taxing for library services in view of the time, labor and money given by the City of Rohnert Park and local organizations to the branch library. Young America Councilman Rogers requested that the City Manager Homes investigate the rumor that Young America Homes were unhappy with the treatment they receive in Rohnert Park. August 5, 1968 Page -3- Recreation & Councilman Smith suggested at the request of a Community Center Rohnert Park resident, that the need for proper air ventilation in the Recreation and Community Center be brought to the attention of the archi- tect. League of Calif. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by meeting Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized those Councilmen desiring to do so to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Los Angeles during October, 1968. Southland Conven•- City Manager Callinan reported on Mr. Paul Golis° ience Market legal interpretation of the May 22, 1968 vote on the use permit application for a convenience mar- ket on Southwest Boulevard. The City tanager then read a letter dated July 23, 1968 from Mr. Herbert A. West of Southland Corporation, regarding the May 22, 1968 vote on the convenience market use permit application. Mr. Paul Golis was present and stated that he felt Councilman Rogers abstaining vote should be re- corded as an Aye vote. City Attorney Maxwell advised that he had looked into the matter and reaffirmed his opinion that the vote on the motion as recorded in the May 22, 196$ minutes did not constitute approval of the use permit application. He also invited those disagreeing with his opinion to submit the legal basis for their feelings. Superior Roofing City Manager Callinan reviewed the yearly variance Sign granted for the 41 x 481 sign on the building at 156 Utility Court which was granted to Superior Roofing in July 1966 and extended in 1967. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Coun- cil made the necessary= findings required by the zoning ordinance and granted Superior Roofing a permanent variance for the 41 x 481 sign at 156 Utility Court. McCoy Mobile Home Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail brought to the Site attention of the Council a mobile home park being proposed at the intersection of Snyder Lane and the Expressway. Mr. Vail advised the Council to give this matter serious consideration due to t-ILe location, and that perhaps the Council could re-- commend a more suitable location. Oak Springs City Manager Callinan read a letter dated July 12, Brians Ranch 196$ from Mr. Stan Anderson regarding his propos -- File No. 100 ed "Oak Springs" development, east of Petaluma August 5, 1968 Page -4- Hil'i Road, and south of Sonoma State College. He also read a letter dated July 17, 1968 from the Sonoma County Planning Department requesting com- ments on Mr. Anderson's application for zoning changes. Sonoma County Planner Wes Vail displayed a map of the proposed development and which designated the areas being requested for a zoning change from Agriculture to Commercial and multiple residential along Petaluma Hill Road.. Mr. Vail stated that the development itself was extremely well thought out, well balanced, reasonable and logical, that he had no objections whatsoever to the development, However, he felt that the Council should give careful consideration before endorsing the develop- ment due to the fact that endorsement of Commer- cial zoning for this site could open the entire Petaluma Hill Road to Commercial strip development which would cause miles of haphazard development and design along a future thoroughfare. He recom- mended that until the entire area had been master planned that no zoning changes be endorsed by the City of Rohnert Park. Mr. Stan Anderson was present and explained in detail the process of building a development of this type and -what his group hoped to achieve with in the next ten ir Mr. Paul Golis was also present and expressed his approval of the plan and recommended Council's approval of the plan. Mr. Nore Thiesfeld appeared before the Council and read a letter from Dr. Ambrose Nichols, President of Sonoma State College, requesting Council to defer the matter until a general plan could be prepared. He stated that if commercial zoning were now considered and accepted in the area it may set a precedent for other rezoning requests for commercial zones extending the entire length of Petaluma Hill Road. Mayor Roberts requested that copies of President Nichol's letter be mailed to each Councilman. A lengthy discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council recommended that the Oak Springs develop- ment plan be referred to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the Sonoma County Planning De- partment with a request that it be given consider- ation within a master plan of the area surround- ing Sonoma State College east of Petaluma Hill Rd. and that the Council requested work on such a August 5, 1968 Page -5- master plan be commenced immediately by the County. Coffee Break Mayor Roberts called for a five minute recess, the time being approximately 8:55 P.m. ORDINANCE NO. 106 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR THE FENCING OF SWIMMING POOLS City, Manager Callinan reviewed Ordinance No. 106, advising that a similar ordinance had been viously introduced but not adopted. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 106 was waived, and said ordinance introduced. Resolution No.68 -74 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Benecia Park Swimming Pool) City Manager Callinan reviewed Resolution loo. 68- 74 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -74 was waived and sair' resolution was adopted. Annexation No. 6 City Manager Callinan advised that a revised Annex- ation Agreement was being prepared and should be before the Council for consideration at the August 19th meeting. Adoption of Ordinance No-97 approving the annexation was deferred. Project No. 1961 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed proceedings to date Amended Assessment amending.Project No. 1961 -1, Assessment No.4.2.1 Public Hearing Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Project No. 1961 -1, Assessment No. 4.2.1 amended assessment. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed, the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, PRO - 68 -75 JECT NO. 1961 -1, Assessment No. 4.2.1 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the read -, ing of Resolution No. 68--75 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1964 -1 City Manager Callinan reviewed the proceedings to Public Hearing - date on amending Project 1964 -1, Assessment No. 1. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Project No. 1964 -1, Assessment No. 1 amended Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Project No. 1967-5, stating this was the time and place for hearing protests in relation to said proposed acquisition of improvements, extent of assessment district, proposed assessment or dia- gram, maps and descriptions or the Engineer's Report. Consulting Engineer Hudis explained the Engineer's Report, described the project and method of assess- ment. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed the public hearing on Pro - ject No. 1967 -5 was declared closed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF 68--78 INTENTION NO. 68 -58 -- SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 1967 --5 Councilman Rogers revealed his interest in the Golf Lakes Estates area being assessed explaining that he is President of Rodavco Corporation which owns some property in the area of the assessment and that he owns another piece of property in the same area jointly with Dr. Donald Davis. August 5, 1968 page -6- AsseCement. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. 68 -76 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, SAKI- TARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO: 196j_1 CITY OF ROHNEP�T ' PARK, ASSESSMENT NO. 1. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -76 was waived and said resolution adopted. R , . 1 u IT _ heso�u� ion ��u< 68'm77 A RESOL'UT'ION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESS- MENT RE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7, PROJECT NO. 1956 -1 ASSESSMENT NOS. 2.1223, 6.3, 8,246, 8.2472.6.1, $.2472.6.2 8'.2472.6.3, $2472.6.4, 297 and 298. City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. TT___ UP11 1110ulon by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resol ution No. 68--77 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project No. 1967 --5 Public Hearing City Manager Callinan reviewed Project 1967 -5 proceedings to date. Bond Counsel Assaf explained the process of the assessment district. Mayor Roberts declared open the public hearing on Project No. 1967-5, stating this was the time and place for hearing protests in relation to said proposed acquisition of improvements, extent of assessment district, proposed assessment or dia- gram, maps and descriptions or the Engineer's Report. Consulting Engineer Hudis explained the Engineer's Report, described the project and method of assess- ment. There being no one wishing to be heard and no written protests filed the public hearing on Pro - ject No. 1967 -5 was declared closed. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF 68--78 INTENTION NO. 68 -58 -- SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 1967 --5 Councilman Rogers revealed his interest in the Golf Lakes Estates area being assessed explaining that he is President of Rodavco Corporation which owns some property in the area of the assessment and that he owns another piece of property in the same area jointly with Dr. Donald Davis. August 5, 1968 Page -7- Bond Counsel Assaf advised that since Councilman Rogers had made known his interests, he could vote in the assessment district proceedings. Bond Council Philip Assaf explained Resolution No. 68 -78. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the read- ing of Resolution No. 68 -78 was waived, and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, 68 -79 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE ACQUI- SITIONS, SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 1967 -5 Bond Counsel Philip Assaf explained the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Coun- cilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the read - ing of Resolution No. 68 -79 was waived, and said resolution adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER - 68 -80 SEWER & WATER PROJECT NO. 1967 -5. Bond Counsel Philip Assaf explained the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved,the reading of Resolution No. 68-80 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Project No.1968 -1 Consulting Engineer Hudis gave an up to date sta- Area west of tus report on the progress of the Assessment dis- freeway trict for the area west of the U.S. 101 freeway. Project No. 1968 -3 City Manager Callinan reviewed the assessment pro - Copeland Creek ceedings to date regarding Copeland Creek Improve- ment Project No. 196$ -3. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION 68--81 OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF IMPROVE - MENTS - COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -3 City Manager Callinan explained subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Smiths seconded by Councilman.Rogers; and unanimously< approved, the reading of resolution, No. ., 68.41 was waived, and said - resalluti6n was adopted. August 5, 1968 Page -8- Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF PRRT,TTVTTTNTA_RV APPROVAL OF ENGINEER 68-82 REPORT COPELAND CREEK -IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968-3 Bond Counsel Assaf reviewed the subject resolu- tion. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-82 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolutlon No. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE 68-83 - COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO r. 1968-3 Bond Counsel Assaf explained the subject rpsolu_ tion. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-83 was waived. and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEAR- 68--84 ING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE - COPE- LAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968-3 Bond Counsel Assaf reviewed the subject resolu- tions Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68-84 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND 68-85 FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO COM- PLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED - COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968-3 Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the subject resolution. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved,'the reading of Resolution No. 68-85 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF 68-86 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF MAP AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESS- MENT AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM - COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968-3 Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the subject resolution. August 5, 1968 Page -9- Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of .Resolution No. 68-86 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IM-- 68-87 PROVEMENT BONDS - COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -3 Bond Counsel 'Philip Assaf summarized the subject resolution, Upon motion by C ouncilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -87 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Project Engineer That there would,be some daylighting work done Hudis reported downstream from the railroad to a point approxi- mately 200 feet west of Alta Avenue. City Consulting Engineer also reported that he had a verbal promise from Mr. Paul Golis that the easement for right of way through Mr. Golis' property was forthcoming. Engineer Hudis also advised that Mr. Golis had requested that dirt from the improvement pro- ject be spread over a 500 foot area rather than the usual 150 feet which creates slight berm. Hudis indicated that this request could readily be complied with. Mr. Golis was present and requested the waiving of the charge of C opeland Creek Drainage Fund on his 64 acres in exchange for his giving the right of way required for Copeland Creek through his property. After a lengthy discussion City Manager Callinan reviewed in detail the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan. Mr. Callinan requested time to review Mr. Golis' request in detail and suggested it be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Council. Sewer Revenue City Manager Callinan gave an up to date progress B onds of 1968 report on the status of the Sewer Revenue Bonds of 1968. He advised that a tax pro - ration in the amount of 9126.33 was being charged to the City since the transfer of the bonds had not taken place until July 31, 1968 and also Mr. Golis had requested the bond holders be allowed to retain the accrued interest on the bonds since the date of the bonds, July 1. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by August 5, 1968 Page -10 - Councilman, Smith and unanimously y appro ?red , Council accepted pro - ration of taxes in the amount of X6126.33 for the month of July and al- so waived the accrued interest on the bonds from the date of the bonds, July 1, to the clos- ing of the escrow, July 31. CATV - Storer City Manager Callinan read the following correspondence: 1. Letter dated July 18, 1968 /v from pA.C.R. Stone of Storer Cable T , to City "a g .� . I:�1�. a�..atla e Callinan re: written notice of lease of antenna site. e. Copy of letter dated July 18, 1968 from William E. Schiller, Storer Cable T.V., Inc., to Mr. Jim Monroe, Mgr., Total'Television of Santa Rosa, Inc. re: requesting report of field strength meter readings. 3. Copy of letter dated July 26, 1968 from James A. Monroe, Mgr. Total Television of Santa Roso , I�lc. , to iir. . v ^rzllia n E. Sc1�.;.11er, Storer Cable TV., Inc. rea refusal to perform report of field strength. 4. Copy of letter dated August 1, 1968 from Teleplex Microwave., Systems, Inc. to Mr. A.C.R. Stone of Storer Cable TV, Inc. re: Microwave service to Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated August 2,1968 for the Council. A discussion concerning CATV service followed. Storer representative, William Schiller was pre- sent and participated in the discussion with the Council. Councilman Smith asked Mr. Schiller why Storer had not filed 6 months ago with the FCC for the stations they intended to supply for Robnert Park, instead of waiting until now, which would mean an extra delay. Mr. Schiller stated he had no answer for Councilman Smith. Mr. Schiller then gave a verbal progress report on the construction activity to date to provide service to Rohnert Park. Mr. Ray Rollins, Technical Engineer of Redwood Television Cable Co., a subsidiary of Storer Cable TV., Inc., advised the Council that con- struction of the lines from the antenna site could begin within one week, and that it would take approximately 6 weeks, servicing homes as lines were constructed, to complete the CATV August 59 1968 Page -11- service to Rohnert Park. Mr. Schiller informed the Council that the fol- lowing channels could be delivered to Rohnert Park: No. 29 Oakland; Nos. 49597 and 44 San Francisco; Nos. 3, 109 13 and 20 Sacramento; and Educational Channel No. 9 and No. 36 San Jose. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized notification to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors of the Coun- cil's desire to place a $100,000 G.O. Bond issue for park improvements on the November General Election Ballot and further that the Recreation Commission is directed to prepare a program to inform the residents of Rohnert Park of the need for the park improvements. Trees for Express- City Manager Callinan explained the need for way trees to be planted along the extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway from Snyder Lane to Pe tal, una Rill Road_ Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to direct a letter to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the Upon conclusion of a lengthy discussion the Council requested Storer Cable TV, Inc. to sub- mit a letter outlining in detail the status of the franchise operation as of this date, and also information as to what channels Storer plans to commence service with, and what ex- ceptions will be recaired to the City ordinance which granted the franchise. Waste Water Treat- City Manager Callinan reported on a meeting with ment & Disposal Yoder /Orlob Associates, and advised that the preliminary engineering plans for expansion of the treatment plant should be ready within two to three weeks at which time a recommendation will be made to the Council on how next to pro - ceed. G.O. Bond for City Manager Callinan reviewed the procedure Park Improvement for placing a G.O. Park Bond measure on the November ballot, and requested-Council's feel - ings on the matter. Mr. Hayes Hunter was present and advised that the Recreation Commission was working on bro- chures explaining the need for park improve- ment, and detailed distribution of the $100,000 for distribution to residents. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized notification to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors of the Coun- cil's desire to place a $100,000 G.O. Bond issue for park improvements on the November General Election Ballot and further that the Recreation Commission is directed to prepare a program to inform the residents of Rohnert Park of the need for the park improvements. Trees for Express- City Manager Callinan explained the need for way trees to be planted along the extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway from Snyder Lane to Pe tal, una Rill Road_ Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to direct a letter to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the August 9, 1968 page _12- County Road Department asking that they give serious consideration to planting trees on the Rohnert Park Expressway now being constructed by the County, and the City staff was authorized t wor�� with the County Road Department on the maintenance of the trees. Golf Course City Manager Callinan gave an up to date pro - gress report on the Rohnert Park Municipal Golf Course, and advised that after a conference with Superintendent of Public Works Wiggins and Golf Pro Bob Porter the date of August 28, 1968 was designated as opening day of the golf course. A ®B ®A ®Ge The Council re- appointed Councilman Vern Smith as the Rohnert Park City Council representative to the Association of Bay Area Governments, with Councilman Rogers acting as alternate re- presentative. Annual Report to City Manager Callinan advised that he intended Residents to use the same basic format as last years for the annual report but that possibly an extra page of pictures would be included® The Coun- cil expressed agreement with this. Note Payable to City Manager Callinan explained in detail his Golis & Fredericks letter dated July 29, 1968 to Golis & Fredericks concerning the proposed application of the note payable due them. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the City Manager to apply the note balance due Golis & Fredericks to the accounts as indicated in his July 29, 1968 letter to Golis & Fredericks. Officer. Norton City Manager Callinan advised that Public Safety Officer George Norton was leaving the force to go on tour with an orchestra he is associated with. Resolution No. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR CITY MANAGER 68 -88 City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 68-88 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution Un- 68-88 was adopted. Petaluma School City Manager Callinan reported that the Petaluma District Public High School District was holding a public hear- - Hearing ing at 8030 p.m. on August 6, 1968 regarding the proposed sale of the land to the City for the Community & Recreation Building® August 5, 1968 Page -13- Tax Increase A brief discussion was held on the possible tax rate for 1968 -69 and the final budget. The matter will be scheduled for action at the next regular meeting. Expressway Grade City Attorney Maxwell gave a report on the pro - Crossing gress of the Expressway Grade Crossing. Southwest Blvd. City Attorney Maxwell gave a verbal report on Grade Crossing the status of the Southwest Boulevard Grade Crossing application. Hardin Lawsuit City Attorney Maxwell reported that there was no change in the status of the Hardin Lawsuit, that the trial date was scheduled for September. City Ordinances City Attorney Maxwell suggested that the City ordinances be reorganized and catalogued accord- ing to subject matter, rather than having them codified. The Council unanimously endorsed the suggestion. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11 :25 p.m. eputy i y Cler k APPROVED:, Mayor ATTEST : �`Uity LClerl�