1970/05/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 21, 1970
Discussion was then held on the proposed redevelopment of
Burton Avenue playlot. Present and participating in the
discussion with the Council were RecreationCommissioner
Nore Thiesfeld, Professor Steven Dubov, Mr. & Mrs. Victory
who live next door to the playlot, Mr. & Mrs. Barry
Godolphin who also live on Burton Avenue in the vicinity
of the playlot, and Mrs. Clay Jewell, reporter for the
Petaluma Argus Courier.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
project proposed by Professor Dubov and authorized the
expenditure of up to $ 500.00, the sum is to represent a
contingency to cover the cost of items Mr. Dubov and his
class could not get donated for the project.
Pool Memberships Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the extension to June 15, 1970 of the time by which indivi-
duals can purchase 1970 swimming pool memberships at the
discount price.
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
special session commencing at 8:00 p.m. in the City Offices,,
435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park with Mayor Smith
presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Smith called the meeting of the Special Session to
order at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Presents (3) Councilmen Roberts, Rogers and Smith
Late: (1) Councilman Hopkins (Time of arrival is noted
in the minutes)
Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Superintendent of
Public Works Wiggins
Burton Avenue Playlot
City Manager Callinan explained the proposal of Professor
Steven Dubov, Sonoma State College art professor, who
with his class would like to redevelop the Burton Avenue
playlot in accordance with a model and plan submitted. Mr.
Callinan advised that notice of this meeting had been given
to residents of Burton Avenue in the vicinity of the play-
lot. He further advised that the Recreation Commission, at
a special meeting on May 19th, had endorsed the proposed
redevelopment project for the playlot and recommended an
appropriation of up to $500.00 to cover miscellaneous ex-
penses that the college class and students would not cover.
Hopkins Arrives
Councilman Hopkins arrived during Mr. Callinan's comments,
the time being approximately 8:07 p.m.
Discussion was then held on the proposed redevelopment of
Burton Avenue playlot. Present and participating in the
discussion with the Council were RecreationCommissioner
Nore Thiesfeld, Professor Steven Dubov, Mr. & Mrs. Victory
who live next door to the playlot, Mr. & Mrs. Barry
Godolphin who also live on Burton Avenue in the vicinity
of the playlot, and Mrs. Clay Jewell, reporter for the
Petaluma Argus Courier.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
project proposed by Professor Dubov and authorized the
expenditure of up to $ 500.00, the sum is to represent a
contingency to cover the cost of items Mr. Dubov and his
class could not get donated for the project.
Pool Memberships Upon motion by Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the extension to June 15, 1970 of the time by which indivi-
duals can purchase 1970 swimming pool memberships at the
discount price.
Page ®2v May 219 1970
Saturday Holidays A discussion was held concerning possible change in the
City's policy to permit employees a holiday for those
holidays that now fall on Saturdays such as May 304 197.0
and July 49 19709 both of which fall on Saturdays.
Upon motion by Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council established a policy that when authorized holidays
fall on Saturdays, that the City policy will be to celebrate
them on the preceding Friday and employees will be given the
Friday as a holidays
AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Rogers and Smith
NOES., (1) Co-L nc± lmaan Roberts
ABSENT-.0) Councilman Buchanan
Problem with City Manager Callinan reported that on the June 1st agenda
Pigeons would be a matter of the keeping of pigeons in the City,
with staff recommendations that it should not be allowed.
Water Rates City Manager Callinan reported that he had prepared a
resolution which would give churches a flat rate.for water
service and that the resolution had'been sent to Mr.
Maxwell for review and comment and would be on the June 1st
agenda.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 8832 p.m.
City -.
ity Clerk