1968/02/19 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL Mn=S
February 19, 1968
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7005 p.m. in the City Offices,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohner; Park, with Mayor Joseph
Pezonella presiding. The regular session was preceded by
an executive session which commenced at 6:55 p.m. and at
which the employment of a Recreation Director was discussed.
Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Present: (4) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers,.Smith and Mayor
Pezonella.
Absent: (0)
Late: (1) Councilman. Buchanan, his time of arrival is
specifically noted
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan and Assistant to City
Attorney William Cutler
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of February
5, 1968 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills presented were
approved for payment.
Communications Communications were brought to the attention of the Council.
No action was taken on any communication except as specifi-
cally noted in these minutes.
Stand-by Pay for Council went on record as supporting the Chairman of the
County 4nployees Sonoma Co -Linty Nayor's and Councilmen's Association in his
request for a delay of the proposal for stand -by pay for
Sheriff's Department Employees until more information is
obtained.
Golf Course After a brief discusoion it was agreed by Council that
Councilman Rogers should appear before the Santa Rosa City
Council and give a progress report on the golf course.
Pool rates for 168 This matter was deferred by Council until the Recreation
Commission could review Tom West's suggestions.
Cultural Arts Dr. William 0. Cord gave a brief presentation re6nxding
Commission the Cultural Arts Commission budget request.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the budget request from
the Cultural Arts Commission for $500 for the remainder of
the 1967 -68 fiscal year was approved and will be revised
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to include the necessary funds for insurance to cover art
shows.
File 0020LS Mr. Callinan reviewed the matter of the storage shed under
Toays - Storage construction by Mr. Toays, and indicated that Mrs. Toays
Shed, E. Cotati Ave. was present.
After a brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Rogers,
seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved,
that the two level storage shed be approved providing it
will have an asphalt roof and will be painted and trimmed
to conform with the other buildings.
Temporary Signs Mr. Callinan advised that Rohnert Park Realty had been given
permission to erect temporary signs (for a period of 60 days)
to promote the sale of houses on Alta Avenue.
Barlas Farms City Manager Callinan reviewed Barlas Farms application
for a use permit for a fertilizer storage area on Railroad
Avenue.
Mrs. Hubbs, a Railroad Avenue resident, was present and re-
quested Council to appear before the County Board of Super-
visors to protest this use permit.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Pezonella was authorized to
contact Supervisor Shoemaker and request that the Board take
no action at this time as the subject property will soon be
within Rohnert Park City limits.
Paul Golis re Mr. Paul Golis gave a presentation to the Council requesting
Country f lub Drive use of 1911 Act Bonds for the construction of Country Club
Drive from the Expressway north to Hinebaugh Creek.
After a lengthy discussion Council took the matter under
advisement.
Allan Forsyth - Mr. Allan Forsyth, Sonoma Campus Company, requested the use
Copeland Creek of 1915 Act Special Assessment proceedings for the construc-
tion of Copeland Creek from the Northwestern Pacific Rail-
road to Snyder Lane.
Arrival of Councilman Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting,
Buchanan the time being approximately 810 p.m.
Copeland Creek After a lengthy discussion involving Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Paul
(continued) Golis, Consulting Engineer Hudis and Council, it was moved
by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and
approved, by the following roll call vote, that Council
go on record as approving Sonoma Campus Company using; 1915
Act Bonds for the construction of Copeland Creek from the
railroad to Snyder Lane with the contingency that taxes not
now paid will be paid on or before March 15, 1968.
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AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, Roberts, and
Mayor Pezonella
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Ordinance No. 95 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 63 (Rezoning -- South-
west Boulevard).
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 95 was adopted
Ordinance No. 96
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROMMT PARK MODEL CITY
COMMISSION.
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 96 was
adopted.
Resolution 6813
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR
General Obligation
CITY MEASURES a GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1968
Bonds
City Manager reviewed the resolution in detail.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution 68--13 was
adopted.
Campaign Signs
After a brief review by City Manager Callinan it was moved
by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and
unanimously approved, that Council go on record permitting
a reasonable number of signs and that a letter be sent to
all candidates filing for office requesting that they use
moderation in the erection of campaign signs.
Change in Election City Manager explained a notice received from Sonoma
Officials County Election Department listing changes in Election
Officials in Rohnert Park and requesting Council approval.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Council-
man Rogers, and untm- imously approved, the Election Official
changes submitted by Sonoma County were approved.
Project No. 1966 -2 City Manager Callinan reviewed the subject project, and read
a letter received from Thiele & Loughborough, attorneys for
Arthur B. Siri, Inc. representing their final demand for
payment of additional work done on the Expressway Project.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and una: *imously approved, the letter was turned
over to the City Attorney for handling.
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Expressway Grade City Manager Callinan reviewed certain letters drafted by
Crossing City Attorney Maxwell for the Mayor's signature to North-
western Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railroad
relative to the Ebtpressway Grade Crossing.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized
to sign the letters.
Resolution 68 -14 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGR , + M"T BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROMMT
PARK AND M.C. YODER ASSOCIATES.
City Manager Callinan read the subject resolution. Upon
motion by Councilmen Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, Resolution 68 -14 was adopted.
Sewer Plant Expansion City Manager Callinan reviewed City of Santa Rosa's offer
Program for use of their sewer facilities.
Mr.John .Voeg"1,J.e. of M.C. Yoder Associates wan present and
gave.: -an oral presentation regarding their findings on cost
differences in sewer plant expansion and re- routing sewer
lines for use of Santa Rosa sewer facilities. It is the
feeling of M.C. Yoder Associates that it is not feasible
to connect to the Santa Rosa Laguna Plant at this time.
Sewer Revenue Bonds City Manager Callinan reviewed the need of sewer plant
expansion.
Resolution 6315 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ISSUE SEWER RE<T.+M BONDS,
SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES Mxh13,'SIO1T PROJECT.
City Manager Callinan- reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilmen
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resol-
ution 68 -15 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Project 1968 -1 Consultir..g Engineer Hudis gage a verbal report on progress
of realigning the frontage road in the Coddingland area.
Resolution (8--16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLET S,ITTAL AGR DENT BETUMN
NORTHM13STERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY' AND TBE CITY OF
ROHNE`?.T PARK
City Manager Callinan read the above resolution. Upon
motion by Councilman. Buchanan., seconded. by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 6816
was adopted.
Golf Course Improve- City Manager Callinan gave an yap to date verbal report
ment Program on the golf course improvement program.
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February 19, 1968
Mr. Callinan presented a bill from Fair Way Landscape
Company in the amount of $249975013 representing the first
progress payment for irrigation improvements.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the progress payment in
the amount of $24,975.13 to Fair Way Landscape Company was
approved for payment.
Land Investors City Manager Callinan read a letter from Land Investors
Research Research requesting annexation of 34 acres immediately north
of Sonoma State College and east of Rohnert Park's city
limits.
Upon motion by Councilman. Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was
directed to reaffirm to Land Investors Research that the
Council would not lock with favor at this time on annexations
in the area east of the present city limits.
Animal Shelter City Manager Callinan reported on present procedures with
barking dogs is present Animal Shelter, and gave a progress
report on the proposed animal shelter at the sewer plant.
Recreation Director City Manager Callinan save a verbal progress report on hir-
ing a full time Recreation Director. The City Manager
reported that until a permanent year round full time Recrea-
tion Director is hired, Mr. Tom West will serve as recrea-
tion director.
Annexation No. 5 City M..anager Calli,na'a reviewed the status of Annexation No.
5 wb ich encompasses an area west of U.S. 101, north of the
Annsxa+ ion No. 4 area. _h.ere was no action, taken at this
time.
General Obligation it was the suggestion of the Council that all candidates for
Bonds City Council meet with the City Manager so that the bond
measures could be explaino in detail, and candidates' sup-
port of the measures solicited.
Meeting with Cotati City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the scheduled
February 26th meeting with the Cotate City Council regarding
the proposed sewer agreement.
Resolution 68--17 R 'SQT,�il Q_d APPRO��T_ING AGR� �ZEIV'T t^ ITA 'JE :LWAR 1T OF I�'1��1�-��CF
OF THE STATE OF CiAL TYORNIA CONCEDNING POPULATION SM. VEEY-.
City Manager Callinan described this resolutirin to the City
Council.
Upon motion by Cousnoil.man Rogers, seconded by Cou,ncilMn.
Dichazaan, and unanimously approved, Resolution 68-17 was
adopted by title.
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Resolution 68 -10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A LEGAL
ACTION TO FIX AND METETWIM LEGAL DESCEUPTION OF A CI`2Y
BOUNDARY.
City Manager Callinan reviewed this resolution, explaining
the questions raised about the legal description of the
City's boundary.
Upon motion by Councilman Fzogers, seconded. by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68-18
was adopted.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 10°20 p.m. to February 20, 1968 at 7 :00 p.m.
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