1964/08/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
3 August 1964
The Council of the City of Rohnert.Park met this date in regular
session at 8:00 p.m. at the.City.Office,.435 Southwest Blvd.,
Rohnert Park, with Vice -Mayor Rogers presiding. This regular
session was preceded by a personnel session at which directors
fees and the John Hardin law suit were - discussed with City
,Attorney Maxwell; but no formal action taken.
Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith
Absent: (1).Mayor Buchanan
Mayor Buchanan arrived at 9:10 p..m.
Minutes.- Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C.
Smith. and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 13, 1964 were
approved has., submitted.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith,.seconded by Councilman C.
Smith, the minutes of July 20, 1964 were approved as submitted by
the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen G. Smith, V. Smith,
Rogers. NOES: (1) Councilman Pezbnella. ABSENT: (1) Mayor
Buchanan.
Upon ,motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C.
Smith -.;and unanimously approved, the.:minutes of July 27, 1964 were
approved as.submitted.
Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella_and:unanimously approved, the bills submitted on July 20,
1964, were approved for payment.
Communications Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the
attention of the Council. No action was taken by the Council on
any of the communications.
Planning and Golf Lake Estates
Zoning Counci.lman Rogers declared a financial interest in'this sub-
division and therefore would abstain from participation in the
discussion and further, would abstain from voting.
City Manager Callinan posted the tentative map of the Golf -Lake
Estates.subdivi..sion and.'reported on the Planning Commissions
recommendations per their minutes of July 24, 1964.
Upon motion by..Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and unanimously approved, the tentative map of the Golf -Lake
Estates was approved.with the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
Carport _ 28 Alma _Ave.
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City Manager Callinan read the recommendations of the County
Planning Staff and the approval of the City Planning Commission
incorporating the Planning Staff conditions.
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Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V.
Smith and unanimously approved, a Use Permit was granted to Mr.
Norton for a Carport at 284 Alma Ave. with the stipulations out -
lined by the Planning Commission.
Reonaxig_of lots on Arlen Dr.
Couhcilman.C...Sm t5 stated that he was employed by the applicant.
After a legal opinion by City Attorney Ma:vell, Councilman C.
Smith declared that he would abstain from voting.
Mr. Bart Mitchell,'the applicant, presented plans for an apart -
ment house at 15 -35 Arlen Drive, lots 143- 081 -1 &2, and requested
that these two lots be rezoned to allow this type of structure.
Upon motion by Councilman.V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella.and.unanimou6ly.approved, action was..postponed until the
next regular meeting so that a public hearing could be held..
Interested parties, neighbors and property owners, will be so
notified.
Mr. Mitchell, the applicant, requested rezoning of 201 Arlen Dr.
lot 143082 --1, to allow the construction,.of a triplex.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith,'seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and.unanimously approved, action was postponed until the
next regular meeting so,that.a public hearing could be held.
Interested parties, neighbors and property owners, will be so
notified.
Resolution #183
City Attorney Maxwell-discussed Resolution No. 183 with the
Council.
Resolution No. 183 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING. EXECUTION OF .AGREE-
MENT FOR MUTUAL AID WITH DIVISION OF FORESTRY, was read and moved
by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, and
unanimously adopted.
Resolution #184
Resolution No. 184 - A RESOLUT;O�T �ANCE'�;dG AivDi0i3ERATINtx ..
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY'S BOND, was read and moved by
Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and
unanimously adopted.
Sanitary Sewer
Proj. 19641
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and unanimously approved, progress.payment No. 2 to Argonaut
Constructors, in the amount of $99,771.78 was authorized for
Sanitary Sewerage Project 1964 -1.
Mr, Hudis advised the Council that final.inspection will be made
August 4 and'5, 1964 on Sanitary Sewerage,Project 1964 -1, and the
Notice of Completion will be filed after Council approval to do
so on August 17, 1964.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman V.
Smith and unanimously approved, Malt Hudis' statement covering
engineering costs in the amount of $1,292.00 was approved for
payment.
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Upon motion by.Councilman Pezonella,.seconded by Councilman V.
Smith and unanimously approved;..Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton
billing for legal costs in 'the amount of $2,928.24 was approved
for payment.
Service billing Discussion was held regarding late payment charges for service
charges billings. Councilman V. Smith read City'Manager Callinan's
recommendations of July 20, 1964.
Motion was made by Councilman.V. Smith, seconded by Councilman
Pezonella to adopt the City,..Manager's recommendations regarding
late payments on service billings.
Mayor Buchanan arrived at 9:1Q.,p.m. and allowed Vice -Mayor Rogers
to continue to chair the meeting.
General discussion followed. in addition to the Council, the
members'of the audience who participated were Mr. J. Giberson
and Mr. K. Keller.
Councilman Pezonella withdrew his second to the above motion..
Motion died for...lack. of a second.
Councilman V. Smith.moved that the City Manager's recommenda -.
tion.s,of July 2Q, .1064 be adopted.. Motion. died for lack of a
second.:
Upon motion by.Councilman C..Smith;.;seconded by Councilman
Pezonella the matter was deferred to August 17, 1964 by the
following vote: AYES; (4). Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith,
Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (1.).Councilman V. Smith.
Employee Health City Manager Callinan reported to the Council on the employee
and Welfare preferences for medical and health insurance, and requested that
the.Council`,decide what part of the payments would be assumed by
the City, and.which agency will handle the program for the City.
Councilman V. Smith suggested the following schedule be adopted:
0 -1 year employment - the employee pays 100%; 1 -5 yrs. the
employer pays 70%, the employee 300%; 6 -10 yrs. the employer 8096,
employee 20%; 10 -15 yrs. employer 90' %, employee 10' /; 16 yrs. and
'over, employer 100%.
Discussion followed between the City Council,.Mr. Tom Feeney,
Mr. Harry,Duncan and Mr. Sam Belheumer.
Councilman.Pezonella moved that Mr. Feeney be selected as the
Agent of Record for the Health and Medical Insurance.
Mayor Buchanan suggested that'the matter be deferred for further
discussion at.a work session.
Mr..Feeney stated that the Council had to make four decisions.
1):which "company 2) which plan 3) what part will the City pay.
'4) which agent.
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Councilman- Pezonella withdrew his motion to select Mr. Feeney
as the Agent of Record.
Motion made by Councilman V. Smith, - seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella, that the City select Bankers Life Ins. Co. with $50 deduct- -
- ible.
After further discussion Councilman V. Smith withdrew his motion.
Motion made by Councilman Pezonella to select Mr. Feeney as the
Agent.: Motion died for lack of a second.
Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Mayor Buchanan,
action was deferred to August 10, 1964 to receive proposals for
the $50 deductible plan from all agents. Motion approved by the
following vote: AYES: (3) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen C. Smith,
Rogers. NOES: (2) Councilmen Pezonella, V. Smith. ABSENT: (0).
Industrial Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
Development e11a and unanimously approved, a personnel session will be held
at 7030 p.-m. on August 17, 1964 to discuss the selection and
formation of an Industrial Development Committee..
Founders s
Day Councilman V. Smith reported on the recent committee meeting for
Founders Days to which all local organizations sent represent -
atives.
Plans for Founders Days were reported by Mr. and Mrs. Art Roberts.
Discussion was held regarding fireworks :at the Founders Days cel-
ebration. Participating from the floor were Mrs. C. Keller and
Mrs. F. Preston.
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
ella and.approved by voice vote, the Council authorized payment
of $300 to the Chamber of Commerce for promotional purposes for
Founders Days.
Councilman V. Smith's suggestion that Jack Anderson, Recreation
Director, work with the various clubs in planning and conducting
the games. on Sunday, met with Council approval.
City Manager Callinan was authorized to work with the Recreation
Commission on the Swimming Pool operating hours for Founders Days,
to allow for more parade and other activity participation.
"B" Park Dr. Davis of-the Recreation Commission advised the Council of
Buildings their ::decision that the buildings in 'B" park be disposed of as
soon as possible,
City Manager Callinan recommended 1) the Council authorize the
City Manager to get rid of the buildings. 2) that the $1,000 al-
lotted to repairing the buildings be used instead for framing on
the existing foundation. 3) that volunteer labor, under the dir-
ection of Mr. Wiggins, frame andeput up a new building.
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Participating in the discussion from the floor were Dr. Davis,
Mrs. G. LeBoeuf and Mr. J. Collins.
Upon motion by Mayor Buchanan, seconded by Councilman V. Smith,
and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized
to dispose of the buildings in "B" park.
TV -Radio
Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon-
Trouble
ella and unanimously approved, the matter of TV -Radio trouble was
tabled until the Council hears from the F.C.C.
College
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he plans to start
Annexation
discussions with Sonoma State College, Petaluma High School Dist.
and Mr. Benson regarding the proposed annexation which was
approved by the LAFC.
Name of
Discussion was held regarding the name of the proposed High
High School
School. Participating in the discussion from the floor were Mr.
Art Roberts and Mrs. Reba Roberts.
County
City Attorney Maxwell reported that he was still working with the
Agreement
County Counsel on the agreement for the County to act as pay
agent for the collection of special assessments and would have
the necessary agreement for Council execution in the near future.
Work Sessions
Councilman V. Smith suggested that the 7:30 p.m. work sessions
which are scheduled prior to each regular meeting be more
strictly adhered to.
Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. August 10, 1964.
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