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1965/07/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 1965 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date I in regular session ,-t 8:00 P.M. at the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park with Mayor Rogers presiding. This regular meeting was preceded by a personnel session commencing at 7:00 P.M. at which all Councilmen were present for the purpose of discussing salaries to be paid during th-e 1965- 66-fiscal year: j Call to Order Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order. I Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Rogers, Councilmen Pezonella, C. Smith and V. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan. (It was noted that Councilman Buchanan was present for the personnel session). Also present: City Manager Callinan and City .Attorney Maxwell. Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and.unanimously carried, the minutes of June 18, 1965, June 21, 1965, June 22, 1965 and June 24, 1965 were approved as submitted. Bills Upon-motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously carried, the bills, per the attached list, were approved for. payment. -City Manager Callinan advised the Council that a payment in the amount of $5,379.00 was due on July 16, 1965 to Bank of America for Fire Engine No. 142. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, said payment was approved. Personnel Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously carried, approval was given to the salary recommendations in the preliminary 1965 -66 budget dated June 14, 1965 and as outlined in City Manager Callinan's memo dated June 14, 1965 to the City Council. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously carried, a salary adjustment was recommended for City Manager Callinan. City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that a Resolution should be adopted to make this change. Page -2- July 6, 1965 Resolution #247 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR CITY MANAGER. Upon motion by Councilman 0. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was.adop'ted.by title. Recreation Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Commission Councilman Pezonella and unanimously carried, the Recreation Commission, 1:members as of June 30, 1965 wer ' e.reappointed for,-the fiscal year ending June 309 1965. Communications Communications, per the attached outline, brought to the attention o . f the Council. , No action was taken on any ofthe communications exce-pt as specifically -noted -ih 'these minutes. Pacific Fire A disc us­s'i'on was held regarding the better fire Rating Bureau ratings just issued'by the Pacific Fire Rating letter Bureau for Rohnert Park. Mayor Rogers was requested to. write a letter of thanks to everyone involved in obtaining the improved rating. Zoning Ordinance May6r;;Rogers,.-ideclared the public hearing open on thb-::-proposed zoning.i-ordinane e, City Manager Callinah''reported that the County Planning Staff had not completed their review of tho:;-proposed ordinance.....: There were no protests or comments'from the floor. The public hearing was adjourned to July 19, 1965. Project 19611 l Mayor; :Rogerslturh6d: the gavel over to Vice-Mayor Amended Assessment C. Smith and abstained from participation in this matter because of personal interest in the area. A open Mayor C. Smith declared the public hearing open on the Amended Assessment for Project 1961-1. City Manager Callinan explained the proposed amended assessment in detail and also 'a proposal submitted by `Mr': Spivock, Mr. Norman Spivock expressed disagre . ement with the fact that the assessment was reapportioned on the basis of acreage rather than on ownership of the property. Mr. Golis stated that Mr. Spivockts pro- posal would be satisfactory with him as there are only two property owners involved and previous agreement had been reached on this matter. City Attorney Maxwell advised that it was customary to ,assess on an acreage basis for bond proceedings and that the two property owners should be able to get together and work out any differences. Resolution #246 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT PROJECT NO. 19-1-6-1. Lod Page -3- July 6, 1965 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella, reading was waived and Reso- lution No. 246 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilman Pezonella, C.Smith and V. Smith NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1.) Mayor Rogers ABSENT: (1) Councilman Buchanan Use Permit - The use permit application submitted by Messrs. Steveson & Golis Steveson and Golis for an apartment complex on Arlen Drive was withdrawn by Mr. Golis who was present. Neithborhood "E" City Manager.Callinan reported that the proposed Neighborhood "E" traffic pattern and school loca- tions had been submitted to both the Cotati School District and the Bellevue School District for their study. : Councilman V. Smith suggested that the Council authorize City Manager Callinan and Mayor Rogers to schedule a meeting with the Cotati School Board and the Bellevue School Board to percent and dis- cuss the problems of the area being divided into two school districts. Coin Pinball Mayor Rogers declared the public hearing open on Machines the regulating of coin operated mechanical play devices. City Manager Callinan reported on the regulations imposed by other Cities in the area on pinball machines. Also participating in the discussion with the Council were Director of Public Safety, B. W. Koch; Paul Golis, developer; Mr. Sellers and Mr. Fitting, operators of the Blue and Gold Recrea- tion Center, and City Attorney Maxwell. City Attorney Maxwell was requested to prepare an ordinance regulating coin operated mechanical play devises, allowing the flipper type machines, limit- ing the number of machines to two per establishment, with the location of the machines in each establish- ment fixed and permanent. The Council will retain complete control on all limits and regulations. Councilman V. Smith requested that City Manager Callinan prepare a list of the fees being charged in the surrounding areas for pinball machines. The Council indicated that the present machines located in the Blue and Gold Recreation Center would be allowed to remain, and that the purpose of the proposed ordinance was for future control. Page -4- July 6, 1965 Ordinance #57 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING INCINERATORS, BARBECUE PITS AND OUTDOOR.BURNING. City. Attorney Maxwell reviewed the contents of this. o.rdinanc.e... Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Co Smith and unanimously carried, reading was waived and.Ordinance No. 57 was introduced. City Manager's Report Workmen's Comp. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that-,he checked with the State Compensation Insurance Furd and'tivas advised that`the..police reserves are covered by our workmen's compensation policy® Alicia Park City Manager Callinan commended Councilman Buchanan for obtaining the bricks for the arbor in Alicia Park at no cost to the City. Benecia Park City Manager Callinan discussed relations with the Rohnert Park. J.r -Sr. High School and Petaluma High School District officials. Mr. Callinan was requested to- 'schedule 'a-meeting between the Council and Petaluma Scho.bl authorities to discuss the City- Schoo,l' District relations. Personnel City Manager Callinan was authorized to hire clerical vacation relief at $2.15 per hour. Police City Manager Callinan informed the Council that it would 'not be possible to procure a police vehicle until the 1966 model; came out. Mayors and Council- City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the mens Association, Mayors' and Councilmen's Association meeting in Cloverdale On Thursday, July 8, 1965. Cif Attornex's Report 1915 Act Pre- 1 City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that Mr. paymente wiisonTs office had issued an opinion on the pre - payment of 1915 Act Assessments which has been accep.ted.by the County Counsel and should allow the Tax Collector to start accepting prepayments within a few.days. Subdivisions 10B, 11B and 12B City Attorney Maxwell di- scussed the pending agree- ment between the City and Mr. Spivock regarding the drainage ditch from Subdivisions 10B, 11B and 12B.. Participating in.the. discussion with the Council were Mr. Spivock and Mr.:,- .Hudis. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman. C. Smith and unanimously carried, City Page -5- July 6, 1965 Attorney Maxwell and City Manager Callinan were authorized to negotiate and work out the agreement with Mr. Spivock, subject to County Flood Control approval. The developers were requested to present a complete program for the development of Commerce Blvd. to the Council so that the City can scrutinize it and accept or reject it. The City Council expressed willingness to allow the developers to withdraw their offer if the financing or other details can- not be worked out. Library A tentative special meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 1965, to complete this matter. Benecia Park City Attorney Maxwell reported that the Recreation Corporation has the title to Benecia Park and that Neighborhood "E" in order to waive the property taxes the County Assessor wants an opinion from the County Counsel and that he,` Mr. Maxwell, had supplied the County Counsel with certain documents and the County Counsel's opinion should be forthcoming shortly. Hardin Suit City Attorney Maxwell brought the Council up to date on the status of the Hardin suit. Annexation 3 -A City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that Annexation 3 -A, the high school site on Snyder Mayor Lane, had been approved by the Boundary Commission. Mr. Maxwell was authorized to proceed with the annexation. Matters from Councilmen Commerce Blvd. Mr. Golis was asked to discuss development of Commerce Blvd. Also participating with the Council was Mr. Spivock. The developers were requested to present a complete program for the development of Commerce Blvd. to the Council so that the City can scrutinize it and accept or reject it. The City Council expressed willingness to allow the developers to withdraw their offer if the financing or other details can- not be worked out. Library Councilman Pezonella and City Manager Callinan were authorized to invite Mr. Sabsay, of the Santa Rosa Library to meet with the Council to discuss library facilities for Rohnert Park. Neighborhood "E" Councilman Pezonella also suggested that Santa Rosa and Petaluma High School Districts be invited to attend the meeting scheduled with Cotati and Bellevue School Officials regarding Neighborhood "Eli Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was then adjourned at 10:20 P.M. APPROVED: Zity Clerk Mayor N O T I C E O F S P E C I A L M E E T I N G Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 1965 at 7 :30 P.M. at the CJIty Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, to consider the following items: 1. Consider approval of agreement between City and Coral Homes re drainage ditch and improvements in Subdivisions 10, 11, and 12 B. 2. Select a date to tour Central California Communications Corporation facilities. 3. Planning and Zoning Matters: a. Mrs. Ferguson, 365 Burton Ave. - Use permit application dressmaking and sewing in home. " b. Bart C. Mitchell - Use permit extension - Use of mobile trailer as temporary office. c. Outdoor Advertising Sign - Westerly frontage road - request from Sonoma County Flood Control as to whether sign may be relocated. d. Young America Homes - re Subdivision signs. This notice is posted in compliance with the Government Code of the State of California. Ju.y 9, 1965 City Clerk '-�