2019/09/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, September 16, 1963
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a
work session at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, 435 Southwest
Blvd., Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. This work
session consisted of a general discussion with representa-
tives from Valley View Land and Development Company concern-
ing the sewer line to the College site and surrounding area.
No formal action was taken during this work session.
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park then met in regular
session at 8:40 P.M.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilman Bell, Buchanan, Foust
and Rogers
Absent: (0)
Mayor Smith appointed City Manager, Peter M. Callinan as
secretary for this meeting as the City Clerk was unable to
attend due to illness.
Minutes:
Approval of the minutes of September 3, 1963 was deferred
until Council has had an opportunity to review them.
Bills
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Foust and unanimously approved, the bills per attached copy
dated September 16, 1963, were approved for payment.
Communications
^� r-P '.he Board of Supervisors Resolution concerning the
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establishment of the new annexation and incorporation commi-
ssion was introduced and briefly discussed.
Weed Abatement
Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the Weed
Abatement and requested all those having protest to stand.
No verbal protests were registered. City Manager, Peter M.
Callinan, reported on a verbal protest he had received from
Mr. Jospeh Pezzonella concerning the notice sent to Mr.
Pezzonella. Mr. Callinan stated that he would take care of
the protest by Mr. Pezzonella. There being no further pro-
tests or discussion, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing
closed.
Ordinance No. 33
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No-33
was waived.
Ordinance No. 33 w AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PRESENCE OF
MINORS UNDER'THE AGE OF 18 YEARS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PLACES BETWEEN CERTAIN HOURS: DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS OR
OTHERS IN CARE OF MINORS: PROVIDING FOR ARREST AND PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, upon motion by Councilman Buchanan,
seconded by Councilman Rogers was adopted by the following
vote: AYES: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilman Bell, Buchanan,
Foust and Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0)
Swimming Pool
City Manager Callinan reported that the Sonoma State College
September 16, 1963
Contract
wanted the use of the swimming pool from
to November 11 1963• He stated that the College had agreed
to pay the cost of operation during this period including
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$35.00 a week for maintenance with a maximum cost for the
perio:? of $750.00• Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded
by Councilman Buchanar.,the conditions of the agreement as
outlined were unanimously approved and the City Manager was
directed to have the necessary lease and Resolution prepared
for execution.
California Peace
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
in the California
Officers Association
Foust and unanimously approved, membership
for the Police
Peace Officers Association was authorized
Dcpartm..'t personnel and acquisition of false arrest insur-
ance t_:_ough this association was also authorized.
Mr. Wiggins Vacation
Upon mo'ion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Public Works, Mr. Wiggins, vacation
Foust, ti.-?erintendent of
from Ser ---tuber 19, 1963 through September 25, 1963 was unan-
imous,y approved.
Resolution {118
Mayor Smith read Resolution No. 118.
Resolution No. 118 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, was unanimously adopted.
Nore Thiesfeld
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Council decided to reject
Bell and unanimously approved the
at this time, Mr. Thiesfeld's proposal for planning services.
They stated that they will keep Mr. Thiesfeld's proposal on
file and that their decision to reject the proposal at this
time was prompted by the fact that they expect to receive
substantial planning assistance from the County since Mr.
Prather has indicated to Mr. Callinan that he is going to try
and assign his assistant Mr. Nicholson to Rohnert Park.
Building Inspection
Mr. Gifts recommendations concerning the building codes
Mr. Maxwell, City
recommendation
dated April 11, 1963 was turned over to
Maxwell was requested to have a
Attorney, for review. Mr.
report for the Council at the next meeting.
New Legislation
A brief discussion was held on various pieces of new legis-
No formal
lation that will become law in the near future.
action was taken but it was agreed that an effort will be
made when attending the League of California Cities Conven-
tion in October to get briefed on all important legislation
that might effect Rohnert Park.
City Equipment
Mayor Smith requested the City Manager to have prepared a
physical inventory of all City equipment.
Mayors Expense Account
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Foust and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith's expense
accounts in the amounts of $10.45 for the Sept. 12, 1963
Mayors and Councilmen Association Meeting and $18.80 for
the Sept. 14, 1963 dedication at the San Francisco Airport
were unanimously approved.
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Planning Commission City Attorney Maxwell administered the Oath of Office to
Mr. Ray Goff and Mr. John Hover.
Human Rights Mayor Smith presented a suggested Resolution of Declaratio-
of Policy on Human Rights. it was turned over to Mr. Maxv.
for review. Mayor Smith requested the Council be prepare(--
to discuss this matter at the next City Council Meeting.
Project 1961 -4 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, payment in the amount
of $$1306.93 was authorized to Golis & Fredericks. This
leaves $500.00 in the Project 1961 -4 Construction Fund.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:55
P.M-
ity Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor