1968/08/29 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 29, 1968
The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in an adjourned regular session commencing at 8 :00 p.m. in
the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park with
Mayor Roberts presiding.
Call to Order mayor Roberts called the meeting to order.
Roll Call Presents (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers, Smith & Mayor
Roberts
Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan
Staff Presentt City Manager Callinan and City Attorney
Maxwell
Others Present: Architect Lawrence Simons and Recreation
Commissioner Ron Rasmussen
Community & Recreation Architect Simons reviewed the proposed changes in the
Center mechanical system for the Community & Recreation Center.
The Council expressed concern that the change in the me-
chanical system might result in an inefficient ventilating
and heating system in the building. Architect Simons ad-
vised that this would not be the case, that the revision
he is proposing would adequately handle the building load.
City Manager Callinan distributed statements indicating
the suggested changes in the James Construction Company's
bid, and also a project budget for the Community & Recrea-
tion Center. He reported that the Recreation Commission
indicated a willingness to use some of the funds budgeted
in the operating budget for recreation capital improvements
to complete the building if necessary. A lengthy discus-
sion followed.
Councilman Hopkins moved that the Council reject all bids
on the project and call for new bids. Said motion died for
lack of a second.
Resolution No. 68-97 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TBE JAMES
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolu-
tion No. 68-97 was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilman Rogers, Smith, Roberts
NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan
Resolution No. 68-96 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEED (COMMUNITY &
RECREATION CENTER SITE)
City Manager read the resolution.
1915 Act Delin- City Manager Callinan reported on the delinquencies of the
quencies 1915 Act Bonds and indicated that he had been contacted by
an investment firm who had purchased the series 1966 -2
bonds which were issued for the Expressway. He indicated
that the investment firm would like to have the bonds that
were registered by the County and returned, paid. He re-
quested Council permission to advance an additional $4,000
to the County Treasurer's Office to pay the Project 1966 -2
coupons. A lengthy discussion followed during which vari-
ous alternatives available to the City were to eliminate
delinquencies was discussed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously - approved, the City Manager was
authorized to take the necessary steps to initiate fore -
closure action on all 1915 Act assessment delinquencies.
Dr. Tappin Dr. Tappin was recognized once again and introduced Mr. Bob
O'Neil, president of Young America Homes, who is a member
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Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -96 was
adopted.
Councilman Rokere
Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point, the time
departs
being approximately 8 :25 p.m.
Dr. Tappin
Dr. Warren Tappin, Chairman of the Model City Commission
was recognized in the audience and spoke briefly on the lack
of attendance a t. `%�'Se Model CJ dy Cow ssi on meet---, r u-
that he was still very much in favor of the Commission, and
hoped to make a push for a good meeting of the Commission
in September.
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan gave a verbal report on the activi-
ties at the golf course. He indicated that there were in
excess of 90 players the first day the course reopened
which was August 28th. He reported on the improvements yet
to be wade to the .club house area and also that the final
remodeling of the back nine holes would start in earnest
on Tuesday, September 3, 1968.
Golf Course Supt.
City Manager Callinan recommended that the golf course
Pay Range
superintendent position should be placed in pay range 28
which has range limits of $707 to $863.
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Golf Course Superin-
tendent position was placed in Pay Range 28.
Golf Course Sign
Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was
authorized to have the Rohnert Park Industrial Area sign
altered on the south side so as to read " Rohnert Park Golf
Course, next turnoff ".
1915 Act Delin- City Manager Callinan reported on the delinquencies of the
quencies 1915 Act Bonds and indicated that he had been contacted by
an investment firm who had purchased the series 1966 -2
bonds which were issued for the Expressway. He indicated
that the investment firm would like to have the bonds that
were registered by the County and returned, paid. He re-
quested Council permission to advance an additional $4,000
to the County Treasurer's Office to pay the Project 1966 -2
coupons. A lengthy discussion followed during which vari-
ous alternatives available to the City were to eliminate
delinquencies was discussed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously - approved, the City Manager was
authorized to take the necessary steps to initiate fore -
closure action on all 1915 Act assessment delinquencies.
Dr. Tappin Dr. Tappin was recognized once again and introduced Mr. Bob
O'Neil, president of Young America Homes, who is a member
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of the Model City Commission, and who had appeared for the
Model City Commission meeting that was scheduled. Mr.
Tappin also indicated that the entrance from the Express-
way to the College is scheduled for completion in the spring.
1915 Act Delin- Discussion continued on the 1915 Act delinquencies.
quencies
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved the Council authorized
the advancing of an additional $49000 to the County Trea-
surer for use in paying the coupons due on the Project
1966 -2, Expressway project bond issue.
Councilman Smith expressed for the record a negative atti-
tude to make any more advances until the property developers
show an indication that they will meet the City half -way in
this problem.
COAAST Petition Councilman Hopkins commented on the COAAST petition pre-
sented to the Board of Supervisors regarding access to the
tide lands, and the Board of Supervisors' apparent efforts
to keep it off the ballot by whatever legal means possible.
He suggested that the City Council consider the matter and
that they possibly go on record regarding it. He indicated
that he would bring the matter up again at a later meeting
after the Council has had time to reflect on it.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 9001 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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