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1966/11/07 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Work Session: General Plan Executive Session: City Attorney's Compensation ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 7, 1966 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session at 8:00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard with Mayor C. Smith presiding. An open work session and a closed executive session preceded the regular meeting. Mayor C. Smith called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (4) Councilmen Roberts, Pezonella, V. Smith and Mayor C. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman Rogers Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell and John Quinn, Sonoma County Planning Staff. Mayor C. Smith reported that Mr. Lehmann, General Planning Corp., who is preparing a general plan for Rohnert Park had met with the Council during the work session to bring the Council up to date on the development of the plan. Mayor C. Smith reported that during the execu- tive session the Council had discussed raising the compensation paid to the City Attorney from $300.00 to $350.00 per month. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the increase in the City Attorney's compensation from $300.00 to $350.00 per month retroactive to July 1, 1966. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 24, 1966 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the bills, as submitted, were approved for pay- ment. Communications Incoming communications were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any of the communications except as specifi- cally rioted in these minutes. Page,-2- November 7, 1966 Communications 1. A letter from the Rohnert Park Chamber of (Continued) Oommerce, requeS+4-- Council endorsement of the Congress for Community Progress, was re.-d. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith and seconded by Councilman Pezonella, the Council moved t6 take no action on the letter from the Chamber of Commerce. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Roberts, Pezonella and V. Smith NOES: �1� 1 Mayor'C. Smith ABSENT: Councilman Rogers. A brief discussion followed. 2. A,letter from the Division of Highways-con- cerning the U.S.1,01-Sonoma State Interchange was read. A brief discussion followed at the conclu- sion of which the Council requested this letter be rescheduled for the next'Couricil meeting. 3. A letter from jeanne S. Murphy of the Santa Rosa Arts Festival requesting time before the Council was read. The Council requested the City Manager ad- vise Miss Murphy that time would be reserved for her presentation on November 21st. The Council further requested that the Garden Club, Women's Club, Art Club and other interested groups be notified of the pre- sentation. 4. A letter from the League of California Cities was read concerning the formation of- the 1966-67 League Committees. City Manager Callinan advised that he was going to submit-the names of some staff members. He also requested that any Councilman interested in serving on any of these committees so notify him and he would advise the League of California Cities. Matters Wright-Butcher, Use City Manager Callinan read the staff report Permit, Dance in prepared by Mr. Quinn recommending approval of Shopping Genter the request. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that Chief Koch did not have any reservations as Tong as adequate aafbty measures were followed. Lot Split Applica- tion, Sonoma Campus Company, South of East Cotati Ave. AP No .143- 350 -06 County Use Permit Application Page -3- November 79 1966 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved the Council granted a use permit to Mr. Wright and Mr. Butcher to conduct a teenage dance in the shopping center subject to compliance with measures recommended by the Director of Public Safety. Mr. John Quinn reviewed his staff report and recommended that the lot split be approved. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman V. Smith and unanimously approved the lot split was approved subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report and subject to a plot plan and legal description of the area to be split being filed with the City. City Manager Callinan explained to the Council the procedure that has been used in handling the notices received from the County of Sonoma relative to requests for use permits in the County area outside the City limits. He in- quired if the Council was agreeable to this method of handling these notices. The Council expressed approval unless the request involved a commercial or industrial use in which case the Mayor was to be contacted. Ordinance No.73 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECEIVING, SAFE- KEEPING AND DISPOSING OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND MONEY. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 73 was waived and said ordinance adopted. Resolution No-365 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Sonoma State College) FOR THE USE OF BENECIA PARK SWIMMING POOL. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved the reading of Resolution No. 365 was waived and said resolution adopted. Traffic Regula- This matter was deferred to the November 219 tions 1966 meeting. City Manager's Report Branch Library The City Manager reported on the progress of getting the building into shape for the library operation. Page -4- November 7, 1966 Golf Course Mr. Callinan reviewed the lease with the Council Lease with John and suggested two changes. The first being to Groves, Trustee have the lease run through.June 30, 1967 rather than terminating March 3,1, 1967 and secondly the insertion of a paragraph allowing the City to terminate the lease upon 30 days written notice. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Cosa,, cilman Roberts and unanimously approved the Council authorized the Mayor to execute the lease subject to the two changes suggested by staff and subject to the approval of the lease by the City Attorney. Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the third deed of trust holder was petitioning the bank- ruptcy court to permit them to foreclose, and which, if allowed by the court, could change the whole situation concerning the golf course with- in the next few weeks. Tree Planting The City Manager reported that the tree planting Project project was progressing and that donations in excess of $400.00 had been received or pledged. Copeland Creek Mr. Callinan gave a verbal report on the progress of the Copeland Creek improvement project. Sonoma State The City Manager reported on the status of the Expressway Grade Sonoma State Expressway improvement project in- Crossing cluding the grade crossing. Rohnert Park District Matters Resolution NO-366 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING SECRETARY AND DISTRICT ENGINEER AND DESIGNATING OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER. Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 366 was waived and said resolution adopted. Resolution No.367 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESS - MENT REGARDING CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLU- TION OF INTENTION NO. 43 - PROJECT NO. 1959 -1 Upon motion by Councilman V. Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 367 was waived and said resolution adopted. Page --5- November 7, 1966 Matters from Councilmen Mayors' and Council- Mayor C. Smith reminded the Council of the men's Association Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Meeting Association meeting to be held November 10,1966. Jr.Sr.High School Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion on the Use of Benecia non -use of the Benecia Pool by the Jr. Sr. High Pool School. He suggested that a meeting between the Council and the Petaluma School Board be set up to discuss this matter. The City Manager was requested to try and set up a meeting on a Wednesday sometime during November. Codding Enter- City Manager Callinan read a letter from Codding prises Request Enterprises requesting information on the City's for Annexation annexation policy. The City Manager reviewed a Information rough draft of a reply letter to Mr. Codding outlining conditions relative to annexation. He requested comments from the Council concern- ing the proposed reply letter. The Council agreed on the policy and contents of the letter and requested Mr. Callinan send same to Mr. Codding. Drainage Problem Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the staff on Burton Ave. had a verbal agreement from Young America Homes, Inc. and also Mr. Jones on Beverly Drive that both would make the necessary changes so their properties would not drain onto the Amundsen's and Regusci's properties. Public Appearances Dr. Wm. Cord Dr. Wm. Cord appeared and commented on the in- crease in school taxes and inquired as to what the City had master planned for education or educational systems in thinking of the future, particularly insofar as a Rohnert Park School District is concerned. Dr. Cord advised the Council of his conversation with Mr. Robinson of the County School Board Office and the steps involved in initiating a school district. Adjournment M-6-2 A •_i •sbr. ATT A discussion followed in which the Council ex- pressed an interest in forming a lay committee of interested persons to study the educational problems and possibilities in Rohnert Park. The Council suggested that perhaps the newspapers could run an article on this subject. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9 :30 P.M. Dep y 1 y Cler