1963/09/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, September 39 1963
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session at 8:00 p.m. at the City Office, 6950 Commerce
Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. This regular
session was preceded by a work session which commenced at 7:30
p.m. but at which no formal action was taken.
Poll Call Present: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Foust,
Rogers.
Absent: (0)
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Buchanan,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 19, 1963 were
approved.
Bills Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, the bills per attached copy dated
September 39 1963, were approved for payment.
Ordinance #32 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 32
was waived.
Ordinance No. 32 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY,
upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Foust,
Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0)
Planning The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Bacon,
Commission Mr. Rideout, and Mr. Leone.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, Mr. Bacon, Chairman and Mr.
Rideout, vice- chairman will serve 4 year terms; Mr. Goff and
Mr. Leone will serve 2 year terms; Mr. Hover will serve 1
year.
Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, the terms of office for the Planning
Commission will commence on the first day of July and terminate
on the 30th day of June.
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, Councilman Foust will be
ex- officio member of the Planning Commission.
Project 1961 -5 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Foust and unanimously approved, progress payment, Project
1961 -5 was approved for $2285.41 to Golis & Fredericks and
$54 to the Rohnert Park District - a total of $2339.41.
Sewer Agreement Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman Rogers
and unanimously approved, the Council tentatively approved
the terms of the contract with Sonoma State College, subject
to final sewer line layout and a construction contract.
Ordinance No. 33 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PRESENCE OF
MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PLACES B,,WEEN CERTAIN HOURS; DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS OR
OTHERS IN CARE OF MINORS; PROVIDING FOR ARRE-ST AND PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, upon motion by Councilman Buchanan,
seconded by Councilman -1'ogers, was unanimously introduced.
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Civil Defense
Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
19612- Civil Defense Program Paper, and authorized Mayor Smith,
as Chief of Civil Defense, to execute the papers,
Variance Permit
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman -Rogers
and unanimously ap, proved, a zoning variance permit was granted
.
to Mr. Bill Fleming for fence on his property at 372 Bonnie
Ave. in accordance with a plot plan presented to the Council
by Mr,. Fleming.
Commissions
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council established the
policy that no person can serve on more than one City Commis-
sion at the same time.
ABAG
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, the Council will join the
Association of Bay Area Governments for the balance of the
current year -nd payment of $21 dues for the balance
of the 1963-64 fiscal year was authorized.
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, Councilman Rogers will be
the Rohnert Park representative to ABAG.
Sewer to College
Mr. Milt Hudis reported to the City Council on the progress
of the sewer line to the college. Mr. Callinan, City Manager,
was authorized to contact the Bond counsel; to work with Mr.
Hudis on the tentative estimates; to proceed as far as possible
on bid specifications, etc. with Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney.
Mr. Hudis was requested to draw up the engineering specifica-
tions for the bid request.
The Council will have an adjourned session on Wednesday,
September 11, 1963, to consider the sewer line to the College
and to give final approval on the sewer route.
Sewer Study
Mr. Hudis submitted his Sewer Study Report to the Council.
The Council did not accept the report, recommending changes
on pages 5 and 11, after which the report will be reconsidered.
Resolution #117
Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney, read Resolution No. 117.
Resolution No. 117 - A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE CLAIM OF JOHN
HARDIN, upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by Council-
man Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Ordinance #33
Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 33.
Ordinance No. 33 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PRESENCE OF
MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PLACES B,,WEEN CERTAIN HOURS; DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS OR
OTHERS IN CARE OF MINORS; PROVIDING FOR ARRE-ST AND PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, upon motion by Councilman Buchanan,
seconded by Councilman -1'ogers, was unanimously introduced.
C'ty Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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Annexation #2
Mr. Callinan, City Manager, was requested to send the
necessary data to the Sonoma County Boundary Commission
regarding Annexation No. 2.
League of
Discussion was held regarding the League of California Cities
Calif. Cities
Conference to be held October 20 through 23. Matter was
tabled to the adjourned session.
Planning
Discussion was held regarding a Planning Consultant and the
Consultant
proposal from Mr. Thiesfeld. Matter was tabled to the
adjourned session.
Founders Days
Mayor Smith extended thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and
Founders Days celebration,
other service organizations for the
and to Congressman Clausen and Mr. Golis for participating in
the Safety Building dedication. He stated that he will write
thank you letters to these parties.
Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney, was authorized to prepare a
resolution delegating the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce to
plan the 1964 Founders Days celebration, and requesting that
they report their progress to the Council every three months.
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 10:45 p.m. the meeting
was adjourned to Wednesday, September 11, 1963.
C'ty Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor