1968/05/29 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 29, 1968
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the Council waived the reading of
Ordinance No. 103 and said ordinance was adopted.
Resolution No.
The Council of
the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned
regular session
commencing at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council
chambers, 435
Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts
was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
presiding.
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF SALE TO BE GIVEN OF CITY OF
Call to Order
Mayor Roberts
called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: (4)
Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith
Absent: (1)
Councilman Buchanan
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -53
Staff Present:
City Manager Callinan and Bond Counsel
Rosettes Baton
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning a letter to
Richard Raymond
Sewer Revenue
Bond Attorney
Richard Raymond reviewed the sewer revenue bond
Bonds
program, Mr. &Mrs. Golis' offer to purchase the bonds, a proposed
sewer revenue
bond ordinance, and related resolutions.
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER REVENUE BONDS,
103
FIXING THE FORM OF BONDS AND PROVIDING COVENANTS FOR THEIR
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the possibility
PROTECTION.
of having an Army Reserve Engineering Battalion doing community
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the Council waived the reading of
Ordinance No. 103 and said ordinance was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER TO BUY BONDS
68--52
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -52
was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF SALE TO BE GIVEN OF CITY OF
68 -53
ROHNERT PARR. SERER REVENUE BONDS OF 1968, FIRST DIVISION, BONDS
NUMBERED 115 to 120, INCLUSIVE, IN THE TOTAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
$5,000.00.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Smith,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 68 -53
was waived, and said resolution was adopted.
Rosettes Baton
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning a letter to
Twirlers
the editor he had seen in The World newspaper from Mrs. Rose
4iggins concerning the Rosettes. Councilman Rogers, ex officio
to the Recreation Commission, volunteered to look into the matter
of having the City sponsor the Rosettes baton twirlers.
Councilman
Councilman Rogers left the meeting at this point, the time being
Rogers Departs
approximately 9:00 p.m.
Engineer
Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning the possibility
Battalion
of having an Army Reserve Engineering Battalion doing community
improvement projects.
B'Hai Procla -
Mayor Roberts reported that he had been approached by B'Hai to
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issue a proclamation. After a brief discussion it was suggested
that the Mayor not issue the proclamation since it related to a
religious matter.
Golf Course City Manager Callinan reported the difficulties being encountered
in obtaining qualified personnel for the golf course. He reported
that two individuals with experience would be willing to come to
work for the City at the top pay setp in the Maintenance Man II
position.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, the City Manager was authorized to hire
golf course personnel up to the top pay scale of the Maintenance
Man II position.
A brief discussion was held concerning the status of the golf
course improvement program and the installation of the irrigation
improvements. Dissatisfaction with the pace of the irrigation
improvements installation was expressed.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, the City Council recommended to Attorney
Raymond that he write a letter on behalf of the City of Rohnert
Park Golf Course Corporation to Fair Way Landscape Company indi-
cating the City's displeasure with the slow pace that the irri-
gation improvements are being installed.
CATV
A brief discussion was held concerning CATV and
Storer °s
contacts
with the community of Cotati and their apparent
problems
in
locating a site for their receiving station.
Expressway
A brief discussion was held concerning the dedication of
the
on -off ramps which was held this date.
Sebastopol
Mayor Roberts reported on the challenge that he
had received
Challenge
from the City Council of the City of Sebastopol
relative
to a
shooting match and a golf match between the Councils of
these
two cities.
Bicycle Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion concerning the need for
Safety a better bicycle safety program which would encourage parents to
enforce bicycle safety, have the Department of Public Safety issue
news releases and possibly set up a bicycle traffic court similar
to the one in Berkeley. Upon conclusion of the discussion the
City Manager advised that he would have the Director of Public
Safety Koch work up a program and follow up on the matter.
Press City Manager Callinan was requested to set up a meeting for the
Democrat Council with Art Volkerts and Dan Bowerman of the Press Democrat.
Meeting with A brief discussion was held concerning the scheduled meeting of
School Board the Cotati School Board and the City Council. The City Manager
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was authorized to invite the press to the meeting.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor