1963/10/25 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
October 25, 1963
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in regular session at 8:00 p.m. at the City
Office, 435 Southwest 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.
Rolf. Call Presents (5) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell,
Buchanan, Rogers
Councilman Foust arrived at 9 :05 P.M.
Absent: (0)
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the min-
utes of October 7, 1963 were approved.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
minutes of October 8, 1963 were approved.
Bills Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the bills
per attached copy dated October 25, 1963, were
approved for payment.
Ordinance 7#34 Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Buchanan and unanimously approved, reading
of Ordinance No. 34 was waived.
Ordinance No. 34 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SOLI-
CITORS AND PEDDLERS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATION THEREOF, upon motion by Councilman Bell,
seconded by Councilman Buchanan, was adopted by
the following vote: AYES: (4) Mayor Smith,
Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Rogers. NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Foust.
Ordinance x#35 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved,
reading of Ordinance No. 35 was waived.
Ordinance No. 35 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BI-
CYCLES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THERE-
OF, upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan, was adopted by the following
vote: AYES: (4) Mayor Smith, Councilman Bell,
Buchanan, Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) Coun-
cilman Foust.
Ordinance #36 Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
reading of Ordinance No. 36 was waived.
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Ordinance No. 36 w AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR A CIVIL DEFENSE AND
DISASTER ORGAINIZATION, THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR
OF CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, DEFINING HIS POWERS
AND DUTIES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, upon motion by
Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers®
was adopted by the following vote: AYES: (4)
Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Rogers.
NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) Councilman Foust.
Business License Letters from Home Appliance Co. and Kims Restau-
rant objecting to the Business License, were refer-
red to Mr, Maxwell.* City Attorney for answer,
Resolution #122 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers) seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and. unanimously approved,
reading of Resolution Nod 122 was waived.
Resolution No. 122 -- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MILTON
HUDIS AS CITY ENGINEER FOR THE PURPOSES OF ROHNERT
PARK ANNEXATION NO. 1, upon motion by Councilman
Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, was un-
animously adopted.
Resolution #123 Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rogers and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 123 was waived.
Resolution No. 123 -- A RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE
OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED "ROHNERT PARK ANNEXATION N0, 2," AND
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR II1 ".ARING OF PROTESTS
THERETO, upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded
by Councilman Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Resolution #124 Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved,
reading of Resolution No. 124 was waived.
Resolution No. 24 -- A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MILTON
HUDIS AS CITY ENGINEER FOR THE PURPOSES OF ROHNERT
PARK ANNEXATION NO. 2, upon motion by Councilman
Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, was un-
animously adopted.
Sewer to College Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney was authorized to pre-
pare a letter, for the Mayor's signature, to
Sonoma State College advising them that the Sewer.
Contract as written is satisfactory, but that th$
City will not execute the contract until the com-
plete financing of the sewer line has been defi-
nitely resolved by the City.
Councilman Foust arrived at this point in the
meeting - 9005 P.M.
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Sewer Line Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Rogers the Council approved the City
Manager's recommendation to choose Alternate No.2
as the route of the sewer line to the College site
and to request Valley View to assume an assessment
of approximately $140,000 to install the line.
Mr. Callinan, City Manager was requested to relay
the information to Valley View Land Co. and to
have a meeting with them regarding the assessment
of their land, after the City Manager and Valley
View review some of the details, Valley View will
be asked to meet with the City Council. Motion
was passed by the following vote: AYES. (4) Mayor
Smith, Councilmen Buchanan, Foust, Rogers. NOES.
(1) Councilman Bell. ABSENT. (0)
Use Permit Use permit request by Mr. Robinson and Mr. McGee
for 5180 Commerce Blvd.. was discussed. A staff
report was read from the Sonoma County Planning
Commission recommending denial of the application,
Mr. James H.. Groom, who owns adjacent lands voiced
objections to the permit being granted.
After much discussion, the matter was deferred and
Mr. Callinan, City Manager, was requested to ob-
tain the following additional information from
the County Planning Commission for further con-
sideration by the Council. Would any of the fol-
lowing type operations be an asset to the City's
industrial area and the community.
1. Auto Sales & Service
2. Used Car Sales
3. Used Parts Sales
If such operations would be permitted, what con-
ditions, if any, would the Sonoma County Planning
Commission staff recommend as a part of the use
permit.
Fire Dept. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, and seconded by
Councilman Foust, the Fire Department Program as
outlined by Mr. Callinan, City Manager, in his
memorandum dated October 219 1963 to the City
Council was unanimously approved
Personnel Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved Mrs.
Sani, City Clerk, was riased from Grade 8, step b,
$371 to Grade 89 step c, $390 per month effective
November 1, 1963.
Mayor Smith requested that an evaluation program
for employees be prepared by the City Manager for
presentation to the Council.
Resolution No. 125 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING
ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COTv1MERCE AS THE OFFICIAL
AGENCY FOR THE 1964 ROHNERT PARK DAYS, Upon motion
by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Ordinance #37 Ordinance No. 37 was read by Mr. Maxwell, City
Attorney.
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Recreation
Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rogers, Mr. Sam Belhumeur was appointed to
the Recreation Commission.
Safety Bldg.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
Council approved the Safety Building rent at
$573.03 per month and authorized the Staff to make
automatic payments on the first of each month in
accordance with the lease for the premises.
NAHRO Conf.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, Mr.
Callinan, City Manager, Mr. Wiggins, Dept. of Pub -
lic Works, and Mr. Gift, Building Inspector were
authorized to attend the National Association
House Redevelopment Officials conference in San
Francisco on November 18, 1963.
Capital Improve-
A brief discussion was held concerning the lease -
ment Financing
purchase financing proposals received from Carl
Hanauer and Company. Mr. Maxwell, City Attorney,
advised that he will review the proposals, dis-
cuss them with the law offices of Mr. Ernest
Wilson, and advise the City Manager when to set
up a special meeting with Carl Hanauer represent-
atives.
Governors Conf.
Mayor Smith and Mr. Callinan, City Manager were
authorized to attend the Governor's Conference
on Disaster Preparedness in Sacramento on Novem-
ber lst.
Project 1961 -6
Mr. C allinan, City Manager, was authorized to
write to Mr. Spivock regarding the delinquencies
on payments for project 1961 -6.
Farm -City Proc.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Buchanan and unanimously approved,
Mayor Smith was authorized to execute the Farm -
City Relations Proclamation for November 22 through
November 28, 1963.
Resolution #125
Resolution No. 125 was read by Mr. Maxwell, City
Attorney.
Resolution No. 125 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING
ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COTv1MERCE AS THE OFFICIAL
AGENCY FOR THE 1964 ROHNERT PARK DAYS, Upon motion
by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Ordinance #37 Ordinance No. 37 was read by Mr. Maxwell, City
Attorney.
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Ordinance No. 37 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDIN-
ANCE NO. 8 REGARDING LIMITATIONS UPON THE ISSUANCE
OF BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING PERMITS,
upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by Coun-
cilman Foust was unanimously introduced.
Street Lights
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by
Councilman Foust, Mr. Callinan's recommendation
to allow Mr. Wiggins; Director of Public Works,
to approve all street lighting layouts was unani-
mously approved. City Council approval of the
street lighting lay -outs will henceforth not be
required unless the Council changes this policy
in the future.
-111'eJLghborhood B
The Council requested that they be provided copies
Park
of the proposed lease for the park in neighbor-
hood B for their study.
Cotati
Mayor Smith announced that a work session had been
held prior to the regular meeting with Mr. Chad-
wick and Mr. Olsson of the Cotati City Council
regarding Police Protection and street sweeping.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 11020 p.m.
ity Clerk
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