1964/04/20 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
2Q April 1964
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date in regular session at 8:00 P.M. at the City
Offib'es, 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 official action was taken.
Roll Call Present: (5) Mayor Smithy Councilmen Bell,
Buchanan, Foust and Rogers.
Absent: (o)
Mayor Smith Mayor Smith made a statement regarding his obser-
vations and conclusions during his term as Mayor
of Rohnert Park. Mayor Smith complimented the
City Staff on their cooperativeness and efficiency.
The Mayor also recommended that the City Council
review the rotation system for the selection of a
Mayor, and suggested that the Mayor be elected
for a two year term. Mayor Smith pointed out the
various and diverse duties. that accompany the
position of Mayor, and their importance as repre-
sentative of Rohnert Park. The ;Mayor then turned
the chair over to Vice -Mayor Buchanan for the
balance of the,meeting.
Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, the
minutes of.March 31, 1964, were approved as sub-
mitted.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by.
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, the
minutes of April 6, 1964 were approved as sub-
mitted.
Upon by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman-Foust and unanimously approved, the
minutes of April 13, 1964 were approved as sub -
mitted..
Bills Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the
bills per attached copy dated April 209 1964 were
approved for payment.
Fireworks Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Bell and unanimously approved, permis-
sion was granted to the Rohnert Park Active 20 -30
Club to..sell "safe and sane" fireworks for the
Fourth of July holiday. A letter will be sent to
the Club outlining.-the section of the Fire Preven-
tion Ordinance pertaining to fireworks.
Planning
The City
for the
Council
study.
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Council referred the "lot- split" program
County, recommended by the Petaluma City
to the Planning Commission for further
Ordinance #43
Upon motion by.Councilman Rogerst seconded by
Councilman Smith and unanimously approved, reading
of Ordinance No.,143 was.'waived.
Ordinance No. 43 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 13 (ROHNERT.PARK, VOLUNTEER,FIRE DEPARTMENT),
upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Smith, was adopted by the following
vote: AYES: (5) Mayor Smith, Councilmen Bell,
Buchananq,Foustq Rogers. NOES: (0) ABSENT (0)
Ordinance #44
'Upon motion by'Cb'uncilman Foust, seconded by
Councilman Roger s and unanimously approved, read-
ing of Ordinanc'e. No.* 44 was waived.
Ordinance No.. 44, . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 24 (UNIFORM.FiRE. PREVENTION CODE), upon motion
by Councilman Foust,'. secohd0d,.by Councilman Rogers,,
was adopted by the following-vote.- AYES: (5)
Mayor Smith; Councilmen Bellq.B;xchanan, Foust and
Rogers. NOES: (0) ENT
ABS
p (0)
Ordinance #45
Ordinance N6'. 45'- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT,.wasread by Mr. Maxwell..
Upon'motion .b,Y 'Councilman Bell, seconded by
Council
. man Foust ".and unanimously approved, said
Ordinance was introduced.
Public Hearing
Project 64 -1
Viep-Mayor.Buchanan.declared the public hearing on
Sanitdry'S'ewerage, Project No. 1964-1 to be open.
There being no written or 'oral protests, the
hearing was ordered closed.
Resolu tion_1#162A
UP9)1! motion by .Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Coqncilm4n,Fbu*6't and unanimously
.
in 9. of Resolution No. 162A was waived.
Resolution No. 162A A RESOLUTION OVERRULING
PROTESTS ON :RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 151
(SANITARY
SEW'ERAG'E E PROJECT NO. 1964-1), upon
motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Foust, was unanimously adopted.
Resolution #163A
UPOZ,1 motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, read-
-ing of Resolution No. 163A was waived.
Resolution No. 163A - A RESOLUTION AND ORDER
ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESS-
MENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS
(SANITARY SEWERAGE
PROJECT NO. 1964-1), upon motion
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by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Rcgers
was unanimously adopted.
Bid Opening Engineer, Milton Hudis, reviewed the bids received
for Sanitary Sewerage Project 1964 -1 and informe
the Council that the low bid for the project was
from Argonaut Constructors at $219,679°50.
The Council advised Mr. Hudis that the contract
will'not.be awarded to Argonaut Constructors until
the contract for the sewerage service to SOnom2,
State College has been signed by the State. of
California..
Resolution #164 Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, reading
of Resolution No. 164 was waived.
Resolution.Noo 164 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COL.
LECTION OFFICER (SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO.
1964 -1), upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded
by Councilman Foust was unanimously adopted.
Resolution #155 Upon motion by Couneilman.Foust,. seconded by
Couricilmari Rogers and unanimously approved, read-
ing of Resolution Noe 165 was waived.
Resolution No. .165 - A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE
OF:BO`NDS SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 19.64 -1'
upon1moton by Councilman Foust, seconded by
Councilman. Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Resolution #166 Upon motion by Councilman Bell, seconded by
Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, read -
ing of Resolution No. 166 was waived.
Resolution No. 166 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEEDS
OF EASEMENTS SANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1964 -1,
upon' motion by Councilman Beh, seconded by
Coun ail. man Rogers, was unanimously adopted.
Resolution #167.. Upon.motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, read-
ing of Resolution No. 167 was waived,
Resolution No. 167 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING SEWER
LINE EASEMENT ACROSS NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAIL-
ROAD'COMPANy RIGHT_OF WAY, upon motion by Council-
man Rogers; seconded by Councilman Foust was
unanimously adopted.
Use Permit Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Foust, use permit for a Drive -In at
the Rohnert Park Shopping Center was granted with
the stipulation that the conditions recommended by
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the Planning Commission be a part of tke approval.
Motion carried by the following votes AYES: (3)
Councilman Foust, Rogers, Buchanan NOES: (2)
Councilmen Bell, Smith. ABSENT (0)
: "ornmeree Blvd.
Upon motion by Councilman Foust, seconded by
Councilman Bell and unanimously approved, the
Council_ approved the developers request for
alignment change in proposed Commerce Blvd. for
better alignment and traffice ease in the Sonoma
State Expressway Interchange area.
gonoma State
'ollege Sewer
City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the changes made
-)rvice
in the contract submitted by the State for Sewer
service to the College.. City Manager Callinan
suggested including the stipulation that the State
shall annex to Rohnert Park when the City requests
it. Mr. Maxwell was requested to have the changes
ready for Council consideration at the adjourned
meeting on April 21, 1964.
City Personnel
City Manager Callinan submitted a memo to the
Council regarding the need for additional personnel
in the Publc.Works.a.nd Police. Departments. The
matter was deferred until after the new members of
the City Council are seated on April 21, 19640
-.3" Park
:Cmprovements
City Mana ger 'Callinan discussed a letter from Carl
Hanauer Coa
and regarding the tentative agreement
between the City and the non- profit Rohnert Park
Recreation Corporation. The matter was deferred
until the adjourned session on April 21, 1964.
Mr. Golis, member of the Recreation Commission,
advised the Council that Mr. Stevson offered to
supervise, at no cost to the City, the remodeling
of one of the buildings in "B" Park. He estimated
the
cost of material to be between $750 and 81000.
and stated that the Recreation Commission requested
Council
approval of this item. The Council deferred
action and requested that the item b.e'placed on the
agenda ;for:the May 4th Council meeting.
High School
Sewer
City Manager Callinan reported on the request for
sewer service for the proposed High School. He
advised the Council that the High School District
requests dispensation from the customary $1200 per
acre for City services. Mr. Hudis reported on a
study that he and Mr. Callinan made on the basis of
cost and charges for sewer service which indicated
that the high school district be charged. 'The
Council authorized..Mr. Callinan to continue to
study the matter and to continue negotiations with
the High. School District
and report back to the
Council,
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Swim Pool City Manager CallinaN ADVISED THE Council that the
swimming pool will be open on week -ends beginning
April 25, 1964 at general admission prices. There
will be no additional maintenance expense for the
City because the pool is currently being used by
the College during the week.
Traffic Code City Attorney Maxwell advised the Council that he
is currently reviewing model traffic ordinances and
will submit a traffic ordinance for Council con-
sideration very soon.
Personnel Mayor Smith commented on the selection of personnel
and the City staff. He also commended Mr. Tom
Gillons, of the Sonoma County Civil Service
Commission Office, for his work in assisting in
the screening and the hiring of city employees.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by
Councilman Foust and unanimously approved, Mayor
Smith was authorized to wirte to Mr. Gillons to
thank him for his time and effort on behalf of the
City.
Mayor Smith extended his thanks also to Councilmen
Foust and Bell for their cooperation during their
terms in office.
Rose Parade Mrs. Reba Roberts of the Chamber of Commerce
reported to the Council on the progress of the
float for the Rose Parade, and advised the Council
that the float base should be completed this week.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 10 :30 P.M. to April 21, 1964 at 7030
P.M.
Respectfully submitted
f
CitJ Clerk
APPROVED: ,
Mayor "