1966/08/08 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 8, 1966
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date, in adjourned session at 8 :30 P.M. in the
City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, with Mayor C.Smith presiding. This adjourn-
ed session was preceded by an Executive Session
with the Recreation Commission.
Call to Order
Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and
led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Councilman Pezonella, Roberts,
Rogers, V. Smith and Mayor C.Smith
Staff Present: City Manager Pro- tempore Wiggins
Recreation Com-
Mayor C. Smith reported that an executive session
mission Matters
had been held prior to this meeting with the
Recreation Commission concerning the number of
members to be appointed to the Commission and
that the present Recreation Commission members
had requested that only five members comprise
the commission. Councilmen Pezonella and Robert -o
brought forth the idea of expanding the Recrea-
tion Commission and its responsibilities as
suggested at a recent League of California Cities
meeting which they had attended.
A discussion was held concerning this matter.
Councilman Pezonella moved that the Council ad-
here to the existing ordinance and leave the
Recreation Commission at seven members, three
to be appointed from the letters submitted to
date and that staff be requested to get in touch,
with the older members of the community to act in
in the capacity of an advisory committee to the
Recreation Commission to report on any deficien-
cies in the recreation program in the older age
group, with the possibility of expanding the
Recreation Commission to nine members at the end
of a one year period. Said motion was seconded
by Councilman Roberts.
Further discussion followed.
The above motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Pezonella., Roberbs,C.Smith
NOES: Councilman Rogers and V. Smith
Mrs. Soto asked about the requirement of attend-
ing three meetings of the Recreation Commission
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before being appointed to the Commission.
Mayor Smith stated that the Council did not feel
that attendance was a prerequisite and was not a
part of the ordinance.
Temporary College Mayor C. Smith summarized the past discussions
Buildings concerning the possible purchase of the tempor-
ary College buildings by the City..,
Mr. Spivock was present and presented his,pro-
posal to the City. Mr. Spivock stated that
there were four acres. The buildings involved
covered 30,240 sq. ft. plus all the exterior
balconies and hallways which means that the 30,
240 sq. ft. is useable space. Mr. Spivock stated
he was asked $12.00 per square foot or $375,000
for the land and buildings. Mr. Spivock would
lease one of the buildings for three years at a
monthly rental of $2000.00 which would cover the
bond payments. There are two mortgages, one to
Yolo Savings and Loan and one to Redwood Empire
Savings and Loan. Mr. Spivock stated that he
had talked to the Cotati School District who
seemed quite interested in leasing one of the
buildings, plus he has been approached by var-
ious organizations to lease or rent the build-
ings for storage space. Mr. Spivock stated that
the City could issue tax free bonds for a 20 or=
30 year period which could be amortized, accord-
ing to the purchase price, for a payment as low
as $2014.00 per month on a 30 year fully amortize,
schedule. Mr. Spivock stated that he would pay
off the assessment bonds out of the $375,000.00
purchase price if the City buys the property.
A discussion followed in which the Council,
Mr. Wiggins, and Mr. Spivock participated.
Mayor C. Smith summarized the discussion and the
Council requested the City Manager to give a re-
port on the following items:
1. How much of the buildings would actually be
used as City Buildings and how much would
have to be leased.
2. How long would the City be using the College
buildings, and when would the City consider
moving into a permanent Civic Center.
3. Get a professional appraisal of the buildings
and find out what such an appraisal would
costa The appraisal should show not only the
replacement cost but the dollar producing
value.
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4. If the City can use the buildings and the
price is right, then how would the City fin-
ance them?
Mr. Hamann, a resident, was present and stated
that he might be able to get an appraiser from
the County to appraise the buildings.
Library Service Mr. Sabsay, Director of the Santa Rosa - Sonoma
County Free Public Library, was present and dis-
cussed library service with the Council. Others
participating in the discussion were Mr. Gerald
Moore, Mr. Maurice Fredericks and Mr. Norman
Spivock.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the Council
asked Mr. Sabsay to work with City Manager
Callinan and bring a comprehensive package to
the Council for consideration in order to get
library service as soon as possible.
Assessor's in
Mayor C. Smith commented on the Assessor's Offic(
Area
representatives being in Rohnert Park and read a
letter received from the Assessor's Office ex-
plaining why they were in the area. He requested
the press print the letter for the benefit of
the residents.
North Bay Division
Councilman V. Smith reported on the League of
League Meeting
California Cities' meeting held in Eureka.
Paving on East
Mr. Wiggins reported that Mr. Oretsky advised
Cotati Avenue
that he would pave the area in front of the dorm
and the apartment and install the curb and gutter
as part of the E. Cotati Ave. project.
Helicopter
It was brought to the attention of the Council
Landing
that Sonoma State College had requested per-
mission to land a helicopter in Benecia Park
on August 17, 1966 as part of their aerospace
study.
Adjournment
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded
by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved,
the Council approved the landing of the heli-
copter subject to all necessary safety precaution:
being taken and subject to the College assuming
insurance responsibility and liability.
There being no further business the meeting was
adjourned at approximately-10:4 0 P.M.
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