1964/03/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK. _CITY COUNCIL
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The Council of the City of Rohnert Park :met this date in regular
session;at 8 :15 p.m. at.the City Office,. 435 Southwest Blvd,,
R.ohnert Park,.with Mayor Smith.presiding. This regular session
was,.precede_d by a- personnel session (closed) and a work session
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`which commenced at 7:30 p.m. but at which no official action was
taken. _.
Rol.l.Call_...
Prese.nti (4) -Mayo r Smith, Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Rogers.
Absent: (l)- Councilman Foust.
Civil Defense
Mayor Smith announced the.arrival.of Civil Defense emergency
equipment which would enable the City to set up emergency
hospital facilities in the event of any type of emergency or
disaster.
Minutes
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers,, and unanimously approved.; the minutes of February 171
1964, were approved as. submitted.
Bills
Upon motion by Councilman;- Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bell,
and unanimously approved, the.bills.per� attached copy dated
March.2, 1964, were:..approved for payment.
Wilfred Crossing
Mayor.Smith..announced that the Public.Utilities Commission
hearing ,on.the Wilfred Avenue grade crossing is scheduled for
March 25, 1964, at the Rohnert Park City;Hall Council Chambers.
Project 1962 -3
City Manager,Callina.n reported to,th.e.Councit on Project 1962 -3.
He advised t hat .Crowell, Weedon,& Co..has offered to purchase
the bonds at 97'1 of face value while Mr. Norman Spivock offered
to „purchase the,botds..at 95% of face value. Mr. Callinan out-
li.ned hi.s reasons why he does not'think it is proper for Mr.
Spivock to.make an offer-to buy the bonds at 95% of par. He
further outlined his actions to date and communications with
Wilson.,.Harzfeld9- J:one4s & Morton concerning this project.'”"
Pub. Works- Utility
City Manager,Callinan was requested to write a letter to Mr.
Coordin. Comm.
Head, Sonoma County Road Commissioner, indicating interest in
the proposed Public Works - Utility Coordinating Committee for
Sonoma County.
Resolution #148
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchan.an,.and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
148 was waived..
Resolution No. 148 -*A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO THE LAGUNA -MARK WEST ZONE lA
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE SONOMA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT, C..,A. Wiggins, "upon motion by Councilman
Rogers,,seconded.by Councilman Buchanan,,, unanimously adopted.
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Project 1962 -3 Mr. Callinan advised that !' A Resolution Rescinding Resolution
No. 236 Awarding Sale of Bonds, Project 1962 -3" was received
from John Holtom of Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton. Mr.
Callinan, City Manager, advised the Council that the adoption
of the resolution would permit the redemption of the bonds in
such a manner as not to require any repayment of principle dur-
ing the first three years. Mr. Callinan recommended against
this and suggested that he contact Mr. Spivock and Mr: Sime to
work out a new retirement schedule for the bonds. The Council
agreed, and directed. Mr. Callinan to�do so. Adoption of the
resolution was deferred until the matter is resolved. City
Manager Callinan was further requested to contact Mr. Holtom
and Mr. Spivock to ask them to attend the next Council meeting
on March 16, 1964 to discuss Project 1962 -3.,
Planning & Zoning Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Bell
and unanimously approved, a Use Permit was granted to Mr. Bohlen
to operate a concrete block plant in the area of the sewer plant
as approved by.t4_e 'Planning Commission an with the Planning
Commissions' recommended conditions and "restrictions.
General discussion was held on the advisability of giving the
Planning Commission'jurisdiction for use:,permits. Mr. Maxwell,
City Attorney, pointed out that since the City does not yet have
a zoning ordinance, to do so would be to give complete zoning
authority to the Planning.Cbmmission. He recommended against
this and suggested that the. 'City continue to'.operate as it has
been doing until the zoning ordinance is completed and adopted.
Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the Planning_Cpmmission is
presently working with.Mr. Thiesfeld in developing a zoning
ordinance.
A'brief discussion was also held concerning. the delay on the
part of the County Planning Staff in, developing a land use plan
for the area around the permanent site of Sonoma State College.
Recreation Dr. Davis of the Recreation Commission', advised the Council of
the progress in planning Neighborhood "B" Park, and submitted a
plan for the layout of the park. Plans were submitted for the
deck area arrnma +i, ,---, M,-
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y__i. 1l1e plans were discussed with Mr.
Anderson of Rapp Construction. The cost of the bath house and
surrounding area, $22,000, would include the following: Concrete
deck slab - 5,000 sq. ft.; Bath house building (Office, check
stand; 8 womens shower stalls and dressing rooms, mens shower
and dressing room) - 936 sq. ft.; Covered area between bath
house and equipment building - 800 sq. ft.; Equipment and stor-
age building - 320 sq. ft.; and also fencing, drinking fountains, .
benches, etc.,
Upon motion by Councilman, Buchanan, seconded.by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved,,the Council - approved the gen-
eral plans of the pool area, agreed to a financial obligation of
not more than $440 in the event the plans are not used, and
approved the Recreation Commission's method of procedure.
P.G. &E.
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Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by *Councilmah
:Buchanan and = unanimously approvedl the Council authorized the
.hiring of a Recreation Director at a salary of $600 per month.
Under this year's swimming lesson program, all revenue will
- ,-revert to the City.
The swimming pool season will be full -time from Memorial Day to
Labon Day. The pool may also be open part time before and after
these days depending on weather conditions.
Upon motion -by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Bell and
unanimously approved, the Recreation Commission's.recommendations
for,�swimming pool rates -were adopted. The rates are as follows:
General Admission for adults - 75¢;; General Admission for
children 1 through 16 years of age - 40o; Family Memberships -
$36.00; Single Memberships - $18 °.00; Monthly Memberships - $15.00
per month. Rental rate will be $10.00 per hour of which $7.50
is retained by-the City and $2.50 for the lifeguards which will
be provided by the City.
The Recreation Director was authorized to handle pool rentals
in accordance with the Recreation Commission policy, without
direct Recreation Commission approval on each rental.
The•City:Council - was invited to attend a meeting of the Recrea-
tion;Association, Friday, March. 6', 1964, at 8:00 P.M.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, a maximum`'of 300 family memberships will be issued for
both pools . Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: (3)
Councilmen Bell, Buchanan, Rogers. NOES: (1) Mayor Smith.
ABSENT:.(1) Councilman Foust.
Mr. Callinan, City Manager, advised that Mr. Rudiloff of Sonoma
State College indicated that the College would like to use the
swimming pool between April 13 and'May 29, 1964, between the
hours of 9 a.m. and 5'p.m. A rental agreement will be signed
to confirm the use of the pool by the College.
Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, Mayor Smith was authorized to
execute and file with the City Clerk before March 6, 1964,
arguments in favor of the propositions appearing on the ballot
at the Municipal elections on April 14, 1964, concerning the
appointment of the City Clerk and City Treasurer.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council that P.G. &E. has re-
quested payment due for the street lights.
Annexation No. 3 Mr. Callinan advised the Council that the hearing on proposed
Annexation No. 3 will be held by the Local Agencies Formation
Commission, Thursday, March 5, 1964, at 3:30 p-.m. at the County
Administration Center.
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Sewer to College City:Manager-Callinan advised the Council that the necessary
-_' papers are due from Mr. AsaaV s office very soon, at which time
the sewer line to,the College.will be ready to go to bid.
Personnel City Manager Callinan advised the Council that applications are
being solicited for the Public Works Department, Public Safety
Department, and a part time Clerk- Secretary for the City office.
Theapplications. for the Public Works and:Public Safety Depart-
ments are in anticipation of adding to these departments while
the Clerk- Secretary position applicants are being sought as a
result of the resignation of Mrs. Harris who has held this
Position for..several months.
Sewer Plant. City Manager Callinan requested that the Council consider the
advisability of having Mr. Yoder conduct a study for a master
plan for the expansion of :the sewer plant and other eventual
changes. He presented each Councilman with a copy of Mr. Yoders
proposal and requested that they study it so that it can be
discussed at.a later date.
Mr. Callinan advised that Mr. Hudis will present preliminary
cost estimates and different methods of sewer treatment at the
next Council-meeting.
Animal Control City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that certain State
Department of Public Health requirements make it necessary to
amend the•City's Animal Control Ordinance. The Council directed
Mr. Maxwell to prepare the I necessary amendments to the ordinance,
Insurance Mr; Maxwell, City Attorney, made a verbal report on the advis-
ability of taking the. "broad form" type policy proposed by Mr.
Feeney and Pacific In He stated that he saw no great
advantages in this type of policy. He suggested that the City
look into errors and omission" coverage rather than the "broad
form" suggested. City Manager Callinan was requested to have
the Feeney Insurance Agency investigate the.possibility of
"errors and .Omissions" insurance coverage and to advise the
Council of his findings.
Mayor 31-1- tih reported on the recent annual meeting of A.B.A,G.
Rohnent Park e:,membership :fee will be $21 for the next year.
Adjournment There being no
14:25 p.m. further business, the meeting was adjourned at
APPROVED: City�Clerk
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