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1964/05/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL 18 May 1964 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 Buchanan presiding. This regular session was preceded by a work session which commenced at 7:30 p.m. at which no formal action was taken. Roll Call Present: (4) Mayor Buchanan, Councilmen Pezonel..la, Rogers, C. Smith Absent: (1) Councilman V. Smith Minutes Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by.Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 29, 1964 were approved as submitted. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of May .4, 1964 were approved with the following addition after the paragraph titled "Commis- sions ": "This action switches the ex- officio assignments of these two Councilmen." Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconde.d.by.Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 5, 1964 were approved as submitted. Bills Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the bills per attached copy dated May 18, 1964;" were approved for payment.. Communications: From Fire Dept. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by.Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, Ronald Rasmussen was approved for active membership in the Volunteer Fire Department. From County Auditor Upon motion by`Councilman C. Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was authorized to return.a $1775.00 overpayment by the County ' of-Sonoma of tax apportionments to the City. Other Other communications received, per the attached outline, were Communications brought to the Council's attention. No action was taken by the Council. Weed Abatement Mayor Buchanan declared the Weed Abatement Hearing open. No Hearing protests, . written or oral, have been received by the City. At the request of City Manager Callinan, the hearing was continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Ordinance #46 Ordinance No. 46 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY TREASURER'AND CITY CLERK,.was -read and moved by Councilman Pezon -- ella, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and adopted by the following vote: AYES: (4) Councilmen Pezonella, Rogers, C. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) Councilman'V. Smith. Page 2 18 May 1964 Project 1964 -1 City Manager Callinan advised the Council that Mr. Burford of Sonoma State College stated that the State had some object�.on; to the inclusion of Paragraph 12 (Annexation) in the sewer service: contract. Mr. Callinan further advised the Council th-,'; it may be necessary to delee this paragraph from the sewer service con, -- tract and enter into a separate agreement with Sonoma State Co_L,- lege regarding annexation to the City. The Council decided to hold an adjourned session of this meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 1964, to discuss this . _-Itter further with college officials. Commerce Blvd. City Manager Callinan and Mfr. Hudis discussed the improvement Extension plans for the Commerce Blvd. extension with the Council. Said plans were submitted to the City by the developers and were p:oe- sented to the Council at'this meeting for approval. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman C. Smith and unanimously approved, the Council approved the Commerce Blvd- extension improvement plans, but stipulated that easements must be granted to the City for the road right of way and drainage ditches before any construction commences. Annexation 3 -A City Manager Callinan reported to the Council on the May 7, 1964, LAFC Hearing concerning Rohnert Park Annexation No. 3 -A, the area from Snyder Lane to Petaluma Hill Rd. and East Cotati Avenue to Hinebaugh Creek. Mr. Callinan reported that the LAFC continued the hearing of Annexation 3 -A to June 4, 1964, at the request of the Petaluma High School District.. The City of Rohnert Park was represented by Councilman V. Smith and City Manager Callinan at the May 7th meeting of the LAFC. General discussion was held regarding the actual and the assumed powers of the LAFC in Annexation hearings. High School Sewer Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Maxwell were requested to write to the LAFC for clarification of its inconsistencies in data requested for Annexation hearings and also to contact the County Counsel for an opinion on just what factors are of proper interest to the LAFC and which are not inso- far as Annexation hearings are cnrnPrnAA_ City Manager Callinan and Mr. Hudis discussed with the Council the study they made on costs for sewer service for the proposed Cotati Senior High School on Snyder Lane.. Mr, Callinan, City Manager; reviewed his written report to the City Council dated May 15, 1964 concerning this matter. Participating in the general discussion which follower. were: Mr. Meyers, Petaluma High School District, City Attorney Maxwell, Mr. Spivock and Mr. Golis, developers. Mr. Callinan was requested to prepare a supplemental report based, on justification of $1200 per acre, to be submitted to Mr. Meyers by Thursday. Page 3 18 May 1964 City Manager Callinan was also authorized to go to. Sacramento to discuss the sewer costs with the Office of Local'Assistance and other appropriate State agencies. The matter was also scheduled for further discussion at the May 20, 1964 adjourned session. Personnel General discussion.was held regarding compensation to Police Dept. personnel for accrued holidays, and City Manager Callinan's written request, dated May 18, 1964, for permission to pay Offi- cer Patton for three holidays, total $68.00. Councilman Pezon- ella stated.that he was in favor of giving compensatory time for holidays worked, and against paying Police Officers for these days because his recollection was that Police Officers were not to be allowed holidays because of the small force and that this was discussed at meetings when the police force was being estab- " fished. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that his understanding was that Police Officers were entitled to all the benefits that the City employees have, that is, vacation, sick leave, OASDI, and holidays. He also stated that he had no recollection of any decision whereby Police'Officers were not allowed holidays. The only'problem involved was the scheduling of the time off due to the limitations involved with a three'(3)lman force. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded'by Councilman C. Smith, Police Department personnel will be.given either compensatory time or pay for accrued holiday leave, whichever, in the judgement of the City Manager and the Department Head, serves the best interest and efficiency of the Department. Motion adopted by the following vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Rogers, C. Smith, Mayor Buchanan. , NOES: (1) Councilman Pezonella. ABSENT: (1) Councilman V. Smith. Budget General discussion was.held on the Expense and Budget Comparison Report submitted to the Council by.Cty Manager Callinan. Discussion was also held concerning the data contained in the yearly audit report and report to the citizens. It was pointed; out that a list of bills and claims approved by the City Council are posted at 'each meeting for public scrutiny. Motion was made by Councilman Pezonella that the Budget and Annual Audit Report contain a complete detailed breakdown of expenses by City Councilmen and other City personnel. Motion died for lack of a second. R. P. entrance City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council the need for a Southwest and better entrance at the intersection of Southwest Blvd. and Com- Commerce Blvds. merce Blvd. from a safety standpoint. He advised that the total cost for an improved entrance would be less than $5,000 and he requested permission to have the engineering done, which would cost less than $500.00. The matter was deferred to the adjourned session to be Yield Wednesday, May 20, 1964. Expansion of City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he has contacted sewer plant the appropriate Federal and State agencies to explore the possi- bility of Rohnert Park getting a Federal grant under Public Law 660 for sewer plant expansion purposes. Page 4 18 May 1964 Recreation Assn. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council approved the Recrea- tion Association's request for the City to pay $247.50 for insur- ance for the baseball program. Included in this motion wqs the stipulation that the Recreation Association reimburse the City for these funds with the first monies that the Recreation Associ- ation accrues. City Attorney Maxwell pointed out that the above action would not constitute a binding loan or legally commit the Recreation Association to repay the City. Based upon this statement Council- man Pezonella indicated that his motion and affirmative vote on the motion had been made in error due to a misunderstanding and he would like to withdraw the motion and vote. Since no other Councilman wanted to reconsider the matter, the above action held and the payment was authorized. Resolution #177 Resolution No. 177 - A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ROSE FESTIVAL PARADE FLOAT, was read by City Attorney Maxwell. Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, second- ed by Councilman C. Smith, Resolution No. 177 was unanimously adopted. Sonoma State Mr. Golis discussed with the Council the progress of the Sonoma Expressway State Expressway and Rohnert Park interchange. Following a gen- eral discussion, City Manager Callinan was requested to further Pursue the matter of financing Sonoma State Expressway with Mr. Golis and to submit a report to the City Council. Storm drains Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Pezonella and unanimously approved, City Manager Callinan was directed to take the necessary action to eliminate the hazards created by the large openings in the storm drains in neighborhood B so they will no longer be a menace to the safety of the children in the area. City Bldg. Upon motion by Councilman Pezonella, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, before refinancing of the Public Safety Building takes place, the City Council will make sure that two public forums are held, that press coverage is obtained, that a statement explaining the method of financing be issued by the City Manager, that a cost analysis be made, and that a total of at least five public be , _ Radio operators The City Council requested that City Manager Callinan prepare a report on the controversy of radio operators interfering with television reception in neighborhood A. He was requested to get a written report or statement from-the FCC. Rose Parade Mayor Buchanan requested that the City Manager draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Santa Rosa Junior Chamber of Commerce commending them on the success of the recent Rose Parade and Festival. The Council indicated approval of this request. Page 5 18 May 1964 Adjournment There being no further business, at 11:00 P.M. the meeting w-3 adjourned to Wednesday, May 20, 1964, at 7:30 P.m- City Clerk APPROVED: