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1967/08/29 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 29, 1967 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned session at 8 :30 P.M. at 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 (4) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers, C.Smith and Mayor Pezonella Absent (0) None ..Late 1) Councilman V. Smith - time of arrival specifically noted in these minutes Staff present: City Manager Callinan El Colegio Area City Manager Callinan reviewed the correspon- School Site dente from the Cotati School District concerning the proposed elementary school site in the El Colegio area. H� also reviewed previous Council action and City correspondence with Sonoma Campus Company relative to allowing this com- pany a per acre assessment credit for that por- tion of Southwest Boulevard which normally would be constructed by the City but which the company will construct. Councilman V.Smith Councilman V. Smith arrived during the discus - Arrival sion, the time being approximately 8:32 P.M. Further discussion followed,upon the conclusion of which Councilman Rogers moved that the Council indicate their willingness to allow Sonoma Campus Company to use the school site area as area which they might expect general assessment credit for constructing the City's share of Southwest Boulevard. Said motion was seconded by Councilman V.Smith and unanimously approved. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved the Council indicated the willingness to land - scape and maintain as part of the City's neigh - borhood park that section of the El Colegio area school site which borders Southwest Boulevard. Paul Golis- Public Mr. Paul Golis appeared and explained to the Appearance Council a concept that he had his associates are working with in preparing plans for the downtown area of Rohnert Park, which would be renerally the area north of Copeland Creek, south of the Expressway, between U.S.101 and the railroad. Mr. Golis introduced Mr. Lawrence Page -2- August 299 1967 S lmmon, architect, Santa Rosa, who displayed sketches of the area which included such novel features as archway with restaurant facilities overhead, lakes, berm hidden parking lots, and in general an integrated downtown center type development Mr. Golis and Mr. Simmon also displayed a sketch on the proposed development of area between the Expressway and Hinebaugh Creek. File 0064 - Office Mr. Golis advised the Council that he was Bldg. -- Commerce being held upon the construction of the office Blvd. building on Commerce Boulevard because of in- ability to receive the necessary clearance from the City Attorney's office concerning the addi- tional easement that the City required as a result of the building being constructed on the edge of the existing sewer easement. City Manager Callinan reported that the delay is being caused somewhat by the illness of City Attorney Maxwell the past several weeks. Councilman V. Smith suggested that the Council insist that service be provided by Maxwell's Office during the period of Mr. Maxwell's illness. Mr. Callinan indicated that he will follow up on the matter. Capital Improve- Mr. Golis initiated a discussion concerning the ment Program updating of the City's per acre assessment capital improvement program. It was generally agreed that the matter would be studied during the next several months. Regional Park Mr. Golis also initiated a discussion concerning a Regional Park that he, Mr. Lehmann of General Planning Corporation and City Manager Callinan have been discussing. The park would be located in the vicinity of the Hinebaugh Creek diversion west of Snyder Lane and east of Country Club Drive. City Manager Callinan reported that this matter would be presented to the Council for further discussion when Mr. Lehmann presents the preliminary general plan for Council review. Project 1967 -4 Project Engineer Milt Hudis presented the plans East Cotati Ave. and specifications for East Cotati Avenue Water Water Main Main - Impovement Project 1967 -4. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the Council approved the plans and specifications presented by Mr. Hudis. Page -3- August 29, 1967 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman V. Smith, and unanimously approved, the City Council authorized a call for bids on the Project and set the bid opening for Septem- ber 15th at 2:00 P.M., in the City Manager's Office Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point Departs the time being approximately 9 :40 P.M. Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to make any necessary applications and /or payments to the Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conserva- tion District for the East Cotati Avenue Water Main - Project 1967 -4. Golf Course City Manager Cal'linan reported on the progress Improvement of the golf course improvement program. He solicited the Council's feelings concerning the proposed purchase from Empire Tractor Company of a tractor for the golf course even though the purchase price 'would be a few hundred dollars more than a Ford tractor. The Council indicated it had no objection and indeed favored the pur- chase of the tractor from the local businessman. Engineer Hudis displayed a layout for the park - ing area being proposed for the Golf Course. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved the Council gave approval to the parking lot layout presented and authorized the staff to proceed to call for informal bids and award the contract for the parking lot. A brief discussion was held concerning the recruitment of a professional for the golf course. The matter was scheduled for further discussion at the September 5th meeting. Welcomto High The Council was advised of the "Welcome to School Faculty Faculty" meeting scheduled for 10:00 A.M., August 31st at the Rancho - Cotate High School. Expressway City Manager Callinan read a suggested resolu- Interchange Lion urging the California Highway Commission ari the Division of Highways to complete the con- struction of the U.S.101- Expressway - Interchange and also to determine the alignment for an expressway or freeway westerly from this inter- change. The Council indicated approval of the resolution and scheduled it for adoption at the September 5th meeting. Page -4- August 299 1967 City Manager Callinan also reported that a similar resolution was being requested from the City of Sebastopol. Council members indicated a willingness to appear before the Sebastopol City Council to support adoption of the resolution. City Manager Callinan inforned the Council that time had been set aside before the California Highway Commission on September 20th at 10:OOAM in Sacramento for a delegation to appear and discuss the Interchange and Expressway. Consulting City City Manager Callinan reported that he was con - Engineer sidering engaging Richard Keith, Civil Engineer in Santa Rosa''to check plans and specifications prepared by Mr. Hudis for sub - dividers. The Council indicated its approval of Mr. Callinan's action and expressed its feelings that it was a good idea to develop relations with other engineering firms in the area. League Meeting Councilman V. Smith requested that the League of California's Cities conference on under - grounding of utilities be put on the September 5th agenda for discussion. Ken Bell Mayor Pezonella, requested the staff prepare a letter of congratulations to former Councilman Kenneth Bell on his appointment to the head position in the Rohnert Park Branch Post Office. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting .was adjourned at approximately 10:10 P.M. d�--� 1 Fete° l��R Ca . nan, Acting Secretary APPR VAL : or Pezonel a ATTEST:: 1. y' C er7z