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1965/04/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT. PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 April 1965 The.Council of the City of Rohnert.Park met this date in regular session at 8:00 p.m..' .m,. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohuert Park, with Mayor Buchanan presiding. This regular .session was preceded by a work session commencing at 7:30 P.M. but at which no formal action was taken. Call to Order Mayor Buchanan called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (5).Mayor- Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, V. Smith. Absent: (0) Also present: City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell. Election of Mayor Buchanan made the . followi.ng statement: Mayor and Vice -Mayor "Prior to the election of the Mayor and"Vice -Mayor for the coming year. I'd like.to take this moment to express my thanks and appreciation to my fellow Councilmen, City Staff, newsreporters, and all of the various civic .organizations for the courtesies'" and cooperation extended to me during my -term as Mayor. "I thoroughly enjoyed being Mayor and reflection on the City's during the past year make me feel appreciative .accomplishments for having been Mayor during this period of the City's short history. My special thanks to my fellow Councilmen for allowing me the opportunity to serve as Mayor. . "And now that I'm mentally prepared to gield the gavel, motions are in order for the election of our next mayor and as my last gesture in this capacity I make the motion that Councilman Rogers btp appointed Mayor.", The motion was seconded by Councilman C. Smith. Councilman Pezonella made the following statement: "On this matter, I.wish to abstain from voting. My reason for abstention is because I feel the Council;,should adopt some formal policy which would assure each member of.:.. the Council an opportunity to serve as mayor before any member of the Council has not had an opportunity to be mayor. Until the Council adopts such a policy I feel I must abstain from voting in such matters." Councilman Rogers was elected Mayor by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3).Councilmen C. Smith, V.,.Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers. ABSENT: (0) Mayor Rogers thanked his fellow Councilmen for honoring him with appointment as Mayor and opened the nominations for Vice - Mayor. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, Councilman C. Smith was appointed Vice - -Mayor by the Page 2 5 April 1965 following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen V. Smith, Buchanan, Mayor Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith. ABSENT: (0) Councilman Pezonella stated that his reason for abstaining was the same as on the election of.the Mayor: Approval'of Upon motion by.Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Minutes Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Clerk was requested to change page 5 of the draft of the minutes of the March 15th meeting so that the page will simply note that "a general discussion was held concerning the methods and procedure of selecting the Mayor." The minutes are to be so corrected and resubmitted for Council approval at the next regular meeting. Bills Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, bills, per the attached list, were approved for payment. Communications Communications, per the attached outline, were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of these communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Chamber of Commerce A letter was read:from the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce requesting certain funds be included in the 1965 -66 City budget. The Council referred this letter to the City Manager for con- sideration in preparing the 1965- 66.budget. Law Day U.S.A. Mayor Rogers was authorized to proclaim May.l, 1965 as "Law Day U.S.A." . Public Hearing Ordinance #52 Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Ordinance No. 52. In addition to.the Council and the City Staff, the follow- ing persons participated in the public hearing: Mr. John Gripe and Mr. Robert O'Neel, Young America Homes; Mr. Bart Mitchell, Mitchell Realty; Mr. Harold. Wallis, resident. There being no further discussion Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing closed. Ordibance #52 Ordinance No. 52 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 51 BY ADDING A PROVISION TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE CONCERNING RAIN GUTTERS, was read by Councilman Pezonella. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, Ordinance No. 52 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Rogers. NOES: (1) Councilman C. Smith. ABSENT: (0). Resolution #207 Resolution No. 207 - A RESOLUTION CANCELLING AND EXONERATING FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY'S BOND. Upon motion by Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, Resolution No. 207 was unanimously adopted. Resolution #208 Resolution No. 208 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE'CITY OF ROHNERT Page 3 5 April 1965 PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF, AND DETERMINING HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO'. 27. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith, Resolution No. 20$ was unanimously adopted. Weed Abatement General discussion was held regarding weed abatement practices and procedures. Participating, in addition to the Council and Staff, were Mr. J. Anderson and Mrs. G. LeBoeuf, both residents of Burton Avenue. Resolution #209 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan seconded by Councilman Pezon- ella and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was author- ized to negotiate with the owners of large parcels of property for the cutting of weeds by City personnel for fees to be approved by the'City Manager and the Supt. of Public Works. Resolution No. 209 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT PARKING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, was read by City Attorney Maxwell, Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan seconded by Councilman C. Smith, resolution No. 209 was unanimously adopted. Pacific Gas & Mr. Frank Anderson, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. presented the Electric Co, City with franchise payments in the following amounts: Gas - $1245.67; Electric - $1770.23; for a total of $3015.90 for the 1964 franchise payment. This amount represents a 19.6% increase over the . 2521.93 paid for. 1963. Westerly Frontage City Manager Callinan and Mr. Hudis discussed Improvement Plans Rd. Improvement for Frontage Road on the west side of U.S. 101. Discussion in- Project cluded methods of financing in addition to improvement plan approval. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the improve - ment plans presented by Engineer Hudis for Sewer and Water Service on the U.S. 10l.Westerly Frontage Road and authorized the City Manager to cause to,be circulated a.petition for signature by the owners of property benefited by the project agreeing to pay their proportionate share.of the cost-of said project. Library Service General discussion was held regarding library facilities for Rohnert Parr. In addition to the Council and City Staff, those participating in the discussion: were: Mr. J. Cronin, Homeowners Assn; Mr. P. Golis,-developer; Mrs. K. Henderson and Mrs. G. Lelgo.euf, P.T.A. The Council suggested that all interested civic groups work with Councilman Pezonella, who will coordihate the activities con - cerned with obtaining library facilities for Rohnert Park. City Manager's Report High School City Manager Callinan discussed sewer and water connection fees Sewer -Water for the High School on Snyder Lane. Mr. Callanan's suggested . i P4.ge LL 5 fy'pril 1965 connection fees were $35,162 for sewer. and 93,928 for water. Mr..Callinan also stated that the.,.High School would be required to (a) improve Snyder Lame for one half of.its ultimate design along the school site frontage and (b) provide drainage improve - ments recommended by the County Flood Control District. Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan.,, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and.unanimously approved,- City Manager Callinan was authorized to advise the school district of the sewer and water connection fees, $35,162 for sewer and 43,928 for water. City Manager Callinan was also authorized to initiate proceedings to annex the High School site to the City. City Manager Callinan was requested to study and recommend to the Council which -of the sewer plant expansion needs could best be met with the sewer, connection Fees received from the High School and also I to commence negotiation with the proper.parties in hopes of obtaining a Written agreement for the purchase -of''the lands which will be required for sewer plant expansion. Entrance Road Improvement `' City Manager Callinan gave a.status and progress report on the Entiance-Poiad Project Improvement project, General discussion was held regarding previous 1915 act'asse'ssment reapportionments. Par- ticipating, in addition. to ..the <Council and City Staff, were Mr.. N. Spvack and Mr. P. Go! s,. developers. City Manager Callinan was authorized'.to request that:the bond Attorney's investigate and clarify all: previous reapportionments of assessments in the entrance :,road imprgvement project area,.,. "B" Park Financing City., Manager Callinan. reported that..the.City took possession. of `" "B" ,Neighborhood Park on July 25, 1964. Mr. Callinan further reported that with -the ;payment of.the..rent.by the City for the period to July 25, 1965,. the Rohnert.Park,Recreation Corporation will have available $111648.88 which: can be used for further improvements in the park onto pay off the 1915 act assessment ,on 'the site. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith','seconded by Councilman Pe;onella, the Recreation Corporation was requested to work with the Recreation Commission to formulate plans for the expenditure of the'remaini$g available funds for additional improvements. ,The.Couzicil further requested the opportuhlity to review the:plans and to offer suggestions. Motion approved by, the following vote :` (4) -AYES. Councilmen Buchanan, Pezonella, V. Smith, Mayor Rogers. NO St ;(1),COuricilman C. Smith. ABSENT: (0),': Taxi Service City Manager Callinan advised the Council that `an application had been received to provide Taxi;.service in- Rohnert Park and that it is being processed and that a,notice of public hearing on the matter will .be published in accordance with the City ordinance regulating,,such operations. Hotel Bed Tax Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, the City Staff was authorized Page 5 5 April 1965 to prepare an Ordinance for a hotel -motel bed tax for Council consideration. League of City Manager Callinan announced the quarterly meeting of the Calif. Cities Northbay division of the League of California Cities will be held in Ukiah on April. 24th. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Mayor City Clerk IVA," Y 6.j) 6) on "- r. -- ---- ---- -s- K V NO AN � Y 6.j) 6) on "-