1968/03/25 City Council MinutesMarch 25, 1968
The Council met this date in special session commencing
at 7:15 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd.,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Pezonella presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Pezonella called the meeting to order.
Roll Call Present: (3) Councilmen Rogers, Smith and Mayor Pezonella
Late: (1) Councilman Buchanan, his time of arrival is
specifically noted in the minutes
Absents (1) Councilman Roberts
Staff Presents City Manager Callinan, Consulting Engineer
Hudis
File No. 0900 City Manager Callinan reviewed Young America Homes applica-
Young America Homes tion for sideyard variances on corner lots in Subdivision
17 -B.
Upon motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, the Council made the nec-
essary findings and granted side yard variances on corner
lots in Subdivision 17 -B as requested by Young America
Homes.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives the time being approximately 7 :20 p.m.
Copeland Creek Drain -A discussion was held concerning the Copeland Creek:
age Plan Drainage Plan., and the proposed Joint Kxerci se of Powers
Agreement, between the City, Flood Control District, and the
County of Sonoma. Participating in the discussion were
Paul Golis, Art Howard and Allan Forsyth.
City Manager Callinan and Engineer Hudis reported on a meet-
ing with Sonoma County Flood Control Chief Engineer Gordon
Miller concerning the proposed Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement. They also related City Attorney Maxwell's
comments concerning the proposed Agreement and Mr. Golis'
suggested change in language in the Agreement.
Mr. Golis indicated that he and Sonoma Campus Company will
submit a letter confirming what they feel is the position
of the City concerning the Copeland Creek Drainage Plan to
make sure there is no misunderstanding as to how they
interpret what is being done, and how it will affect them.
Council thought that this was a good idea &n.d suggested to
Mr. Golis that he submit the letter.
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Resolution No. 68 -29 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF AGREE-
MT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT. PARK, THE COUNTY OF SONOMA,
AIM THE SONOMA. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT RE COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN.
City Manager Callinan read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 68 -29
was adopted.
Public Appearances Mr. Art Howard was recognized and commented concerning the
Art Howard proposed assessment distract for tYe development of Copeland
Creek. He advised the Council that the first installment
of taxes in the El Colegio area had been paid.
Mr. Golis T,Ir. Paul Golis was recognized and suggested that the $50,000
that the County is contributing to the Copeland Creek Drain-
age Plan be used to construct the bridge which will be re-
quired at Snyder Lane and Copeland Creek. A brief discussion
followed, upon the conclusion of which the Council requested
that the bridge matter be scheduled for discussion at a
regular City Council meeting.
Election Propositions -A discussion was held concerning the propositions on the
April Municipal Election ballot. City Manager Callinan
suggested that a mailer be sent out to all residents urging
support of the proposition. The Council endorsed Mr.
Callinan's suggestion provided there are no legal prohibitions.
City Manager Callinan indicated that he would check the mat-
ter out with City Attorney Maxwell before proceeding and
if necessary would ask one of the local service organizations
to pay the cost of the mailers.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
7 :30 p.m.
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