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1964/11/16 City Council MinutesROWUM PARK CITY COUNCIL 16 November 1964 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 8:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Buchanan presiding. This regular ses- sion was preceded by a work session which commenced at 7:30 p.m. but at which no formal action was taken. Roll.Call Present: (5) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith. Absentt (0) Also presentt 'City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers,' seconded by Councilman Pezon- ella an d unanimously 6d `the minutes of November 29 1964 were approved with the following correction: On Page 3, in the last paragraph, the last sentence should read: "The City Manager was also asked to look into the feasibility and suggest a program for metering the existing houses." Bills Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved; `the bills, per attached list were approved for payment. Communications Rec. Bldg. for "B "Park Communications, per the attached outline, were tirought.,to-the attention of the Council, No action was taken on any.of the communications. City Manager Callinan brought the Council up to date on the status of the proposed Recreation Building for 'B" Park. Mr. Callinai reviewed the County Planning Staff report which recom- mends that "B" Park not be used as the location for a large Rec- reation Bldg* or complex because it is not suited for same be- cause of its location on a local street, and the fact that it is not centrally located. Mr. Callinan further advised that at a joint meeting of the City Planning Commission and the City Recre- ation Commission, these bodies recommended that a small frame building be built now. A larger more centrally located Recrea- tion Building could be built in the future. The Planning Commis - sion.also recommended that the -plans for the building to be constructed now, be�left to the discretion of the Recreation Commission. General discussion followed.'. City Manager Callinan was requested to check with the Boy's Club and other youth organizations regarding joint development of a large Recreation Center. Mayor Buchanan q suggested that Council- men V. Smith and Pezonella spearhead a committee to canvass these organizations, but Councilman V, Smith stated that this should be done by the Recreation Commission. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smiths the Recreation Commission was authorized'to proceed with the con - struction of the frame building, by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (1) Councilman Pezonella. ABSENT: ,(0) Page 2 16 November 1964 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smithy seconded by Councilman Rogers, the previous motion was to be reconsidered. Motion approved by the following vote: AYES; (4) Councilmen Pezonella,.Rogers, C.-Smith,.Y. Smith., NOES: (1) Mayor Buchanan. ABSENT: (0) Upon,motion by-Councilman V. Smith] seconded by "Councilman C.- Smith and unanimously approved, the.Recreation Commission was authorized to commence construction of the frame building in "B" Park, with,the City,Council. :instructing the Recreation and Plan- ning Commissions to begin „imme,diate planning for a large City Recreation Center. This would include contacting clubs and organizations, considering locations; designs, etc. The Council emphasized that the small building in 'B” Park is necessary to cover the immediate needs of the community.- City_Manager's' Report,:,. Exp. and Budget City Manager Callinan' submitted to.' o the Council .the Expense and Report Budget Comparison Report,;through,October 31, 1964. Sub - Division '.City Manager Callinan- advised the Council -that he and Mr. Hudis Ordinance - are preparing :a City Subdivision Ordinan.ce,.,and,.that after Mr. Maxwell reviews it and puts it.in final form,it will be presented to the Council for consideration. Ambulance Cit Mana er Callihan' - advised the Council.of the repairs and y g p equipment and the estimated cost necessary to bring the City ambulance.up to operating standards. - Upon motion ,by. Councilman Pezonella,.,seconded by Councilman "V.' Smith and unanimously approved-,:.Er Callinan was authorized to establish a budget -.for $1,000 for the ambulance by reducing the amount included in the 1964= 65.budget for Non - Departmental Medi- cal and Retirement 'by. $1, 000.; Upon motion by Counc.iO�nan RogersY seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously_approve.d, the Ambulance is not, .to go into opera - g. tional use mtil City Manager n a,i u_Sian su,mitsan operating pro - gram to the City Council. Police Reserves City Manager'Callinan requested.C,ouncil approval of payment to Police Reserves of $1.50 an hour :.for Saturday..and Sunday daytime patrols. Mr. Callinan pointed out that a replacement for Officer Laqua would not be available until at least the middle of Decem- ber. To minimize the extra number of hours that the regular mem- bere of the Police Department will be required to work as a result of the vacancy, the use of the Reserve Officers.on week -end day- time patrols was ,planned with the regular officers off -duty but at least on.e -.of the regulars on-stand-by call,.duty while the Reserves are on duty. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that using Reserve Police Officers would be legal if they were well qualified and were properly deputized by Chief Spinelli, Deputizing of the Officers could be'done upon approval of the City Manager, at the request of the Police Chief for permission to deputize certain specified individuals. Page 3 16 November 1964 Upon motion by Counclmari.Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezon- ela:and- unani;mously,approved, City Manager Callinan was author- , zed to, institute a program' using Reserve Police Officers as re- quested, on condition that.the officers be properly deputized. Fire Hydrants City Mannger:.C.allinan submitted a bill in the amount of $2228 for the installation of three fire hydrants around the shopping cen- ter. The City had previously 'received agreement from Mr. Golis to pay $1857 of this amount, and from Mr. Sissa to pay the bal- _. ance of; $,371. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezon- ella and unanimously approved, payment of the $2228 to Argonaut Constructors was authorized for shopping center file hydrants, and ,City .Manager Callinan was authorized to bill Mr. Golis for $1857. and. Mr:. Sissa for $371• Office Machine C:ty,Manager Callinan discussed the need to purchase a printing calculator for the City-Office. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, purchase of a calculator for the City Manager's office was authorized. City Attorne��s Report Business License City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that he will have a Phone Co. meeting with the Pacific Telephone Company's legal counsel this week, and should know by next Thursday whether or not they intend paying the City Business License Tax. Taxi Service City Attorney Maxwell discussed with -the -- Council the-proposed Taxi Ordinance. Participating from the floor were Mrs. McClellan and Mr. Hager, who expressed their intention to operate a taxi service in Rohnert Park. Ordinance #50 Ordinance No. 50 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REGULATING THE USE AND OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, reading of Ordinance No. 50 was waived, and Ordinance No. 50 was introduced with the stipulation that a section requiring all cab fares to be metered, be added. Said motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) Taxi Fees Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was re- ^t�t . .. ani e Sr �y Taxi Sonoma C.nt�nty �ogarr�il n g franchise fees over and above application fees and business license. Business License City Attorney Maxwell informed the Council of a letter from Outdoor Advertis- Northeal Advertising regarding the $30 business license fee. ing Signs They stated that Petaluma charges $3.00 per structure and felt Page 4 16 November 1964 that there was a discrepancy in our rates. After a brief dis- cussion, and upon recommendation of City Attorney Maxwell, the Council decided not to amend the City Ordinance to reduce the fees applicable to outdoor advertising signs. PUC Rehear ng;: ;- City Attorney'MaxWell-,ad'Vis:ed the Council that the P. U. C. Wiitr' ed•.,Grade " partial rehearing on the Wilfred Grade Crossing has not yet been Crossing set. Hardin Suit City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that there is no change in the Hardin suit except that he was informed that Mr. Hardin is 'changing lawyers again. Ind. Dev. Comm. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had discussed participation in the Industrial Development Commission with Mr. Critchfield, Mr. Oretsky and Mr. Groom and has solicited their comments, which have not been received yet. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.