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1967/07/26 City Council MinutesMayor Pezonella moved that the Council waive the reading of Resolution No. 67 -60 and said resolu- tion be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman V. Smith but failed to pass by the followin roll call vote: AYES: �1� Mayor Pezonella NOES: (4 Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, C.Smith and V.Smith ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 26, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned session at 7:00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding. Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, C.Smith, V.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent: (0) None Staff present: City Manager Callinan General A general discussion was held with Mr. Paul Golis Discussion relative to the development plans for Rohnert Park. Included in the discussion were such matters as future regional park for the City, development of the Rohnert Park Golf Course, subdivision of commercial area and industrial area. Rohnert Park A detailed discussion was held relative to the Golf Course proposed purchase of the Rohnert Park Golf Course by the City of Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan reviewed in detail the action taken to date and his contacts with various personnel and firms in the golfing profession. He reviewed in detail the proposed agreement for the purchase of the course with Regent Investment Corporation, as well as letters dated July 17, 1967 and July 25, 1967 from Regent Investment Corporation, as well as a cover letter to Regent Investment Corporation which would be executed by the Mayor on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park. The letters referred to expand on understandings con- tained in the agreement and would all be made a part of the total agreement with Regent Investmenti Corporation. Also participating briefly in the discussion relative to the acquisition of the golf course was Mr. Paul Golis. Resolution A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXEUCTION OF AGREEMENT No. 67-60 OF SALE (Golf Course) City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 67 -60. Mayor Pezonella moved that the Council waive the reading of Resolution No. 67 -60 and said resolu- tion be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Councilman V. Smith but failed to pass by the followin roll call vote: AYES: �1� Mayor Pezonella NOES: (4 Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, C.Smith and V.Smith Page -2- July 26, 1967 Further discussion was held relative to the a c q11-3 1 s +J on n -P +k � ­- -10- 01 Me coLuse. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Councilman V. Smith moved that the City Council go on record as acknowledging awareness of the points made in the Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch letter dated July 14, 1967 pointing out the risks involved in purchasing the Rohnert Park Golf Course and the options available to the City to meet these risks. Said motion was seconded by Mayor Pezonella and approved by unanimous voice vote. Resolution A REGOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT No. 6760 OF SALE (Golf Course) Upon motion by Mayor Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 67-60 was waived and said resolution adopted. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council acknowledged Regent Investment Corpora- tion's letter dated July 17, 1967 and authorized the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the Council went on record as acknowledging Regent Investment Corporation's letter dated July 25, 1967 and authorized the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. Upon mot-1.on by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved a letter to Regent Corp orat i or. as eYpIlai -Iled. by the City Manager and authorized the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City with the understanding that the final draft of this letter would be prepared by Attorney Richard Raymond of Wilson, Jones, Morton and Lynch and that it would serve as a cover letter for the other documents being return ed to Regent Investment Corporation and would be made a part of the City's agreement with Regent �T,,estment Corporation. Recess Mayor Pezonella declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the timo being approximately 8:2�, P.M. Page -3- July 26, 1967 Reconvene Mayor Pezonella called the meeting back to order at approximately 8:45 P.M. Further discussion was held on the golf course and the manner in wl-fK.,h the improvements to the course would be initiated. City Manager Callinan requested approval to initiate the improvement program by using the services of Mr. J.C. Farquhar Discussion was held concerning this matter. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to proceed to work out a program with Mr. Farquhar to com- mence the improvement of the golf course and in the program to work out the wage scale for Mr. Farquhar's services. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the golf course would more than likely be closed during the course of improvements and the course would probably be closed effective Monday, July 31, 1967. The Council concurred in this decision but generally agreed that all efforts should be made to permit the Golf Tournament scheduled to be held in conjunction with Old Adobe Days. A discussion was also held relative to the hiring of a pro for the golf course. City Manager Callinan reported on his discussion with repre- sentatives of P.G.A. The Council indicated interest in sitting in and participating in the final screening of applicants for the pro's job at the course. Budget Work The City Council went into a budget work session Session vritlh Cit -r Manager Callinan. City Tanager Callirr: -, -: -Levi.ewed ir. detail i:he General Gover_n- arc >rat :,oc,? +i or! of the -�,c ^?''Iimir;?,ry ;,izdg°et. Du iai�r t a_e (:ourse of discussion the C; ity Manager V =2s :-°equeE,ted to invite Chamber of Commerce Pr_esiJent, Maurice Fredericks to the next budget wor=. sesoicr to discuss the Chamber's request for promo tio:oa.l .funds. Councilman Rogers Counc_ lr..:;.a-,.,i Rogers, lE; .he ?Uoeting at, this point, Departure the -im, e being approx. i.mately 9 � 35 P.M. General Govern -- U-oo^ by 0. Smith, seconded by went Budget Cn.a.�I',JLI-IJIan, V, Smit a approved, the Cite Council gave ter. c @.five app:? oval to the 196 -63 General Governmont budget. rarks and Recrea- tion Budget Revenues Budget Press Democrat Meeting with Cotati Page -4- July 26, 1967, The Parks and Recreation Budget was reviewed. Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the 1967- 68 Parks and Recreation preliminary budget. City Manager Callinan reviewed the revenues sec- tion of the preliminary budget. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the 111% - A Reven:aes Section of tile 190671-68 preliminary budget. City Manager Callinan reported to the Council on a request from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat for City participation in a special issue concerning Sonoma County that the Press Democrat is pre- paring. The Council deferred action on this item until the next work session. A general discussion was held relative to the scheduled joint meeting with the Cotati City Council on Monday, July 31, 1967° City Manager Callinan was requested to prepare an agenda of topics to be discussed at the meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. to Monday, July 31,1967 at 7:30 P.M. for a joint meeting with the City Council of Cotati in Rohnert Park's Council Chambers, tobe followed by a budget work session scheduled to commence at 8:30 P.M. or. the same place. Y APPROVED: j�_ May _ M yJ 031ps e p z 0 ',.1 Aj ATTEST: "ZiTy—Clerk