1973/05/21 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 21, 1973
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this datq,in
regular session commencing at 7.25 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert,Park, with Mayor Flores
presiding.. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all.Coun-
cilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which was
held to discuss labor relations negotiation matters.
Call,to Order, Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7.25 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith
and Flores
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer
Hudis, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Bond Counsel Assaf,
and Architect Lawrence Simons.
Executive Session
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills
Project 1972-9
Country Club Drive
Call for Bids on
Assessment Bonds
Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been
held prior to the regular meeting to discuss labor relations
negotiation matters.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins., seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 7 were
approved as submitted.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list.in the amount of $55,591.49 were approved.
City Manager Callinan called for bids on the assessment
bonds for Project No. 19712-9, Country ('11-u"D
same from San Francisco Securities and Paragon Securities
Company, opened and read aloud said bids and then referred
said bids to Bond Counsel Assaf for computation of the
average interest rate and report back later in the meeting.
Communications Communications per the attachedoutline were brought to the
..attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
.:.communication except as noted specifically in these minutes.
Parks and Recreation A.letter of resignation from Hayes Hunter, Parks,and Recrea-
Commission tion Commission was brought to the attention of the Council.
A brief discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the resignation of Hayes
Hunter from the Parks and Recreation Commission was accepted
with regret and staff directed to send an appropriate
letter to Mr. Hunter over the Mayor's signature.
Project No. 1968 -1a
Coddingtown Unit #2
Changes. and,Modifica-
tions_
Resolution No. 73 -61
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Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Project
No. 1968 - -1a, Coddingland Unit #2, changes and modifications.
There being no one desiring to be heard and no communcations
received, the public hearing.-was closed.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS (Coddingland
Unit 2 Assessment District 1968 -1A)
City Manager. Callihan explained -the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -61 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -62 A RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
THEREOF (Coddingland Unit 2 Assessment District 1968 -1A)
City Manager Callihan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -62 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project No. 1971 -2 Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Project
Snyder Lane, Changes No. 1971 -2, Snyder Lane, changes and modifications.
and Modifications
There being no one desiring to be heard and no communications
received, the public hearing was closed.
Resolution No. 73 -63 A RESOLUTION ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS (Snyder
Lane Improvement Project No. 1971 -2).
City Manager Callihan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman. Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 73 -63 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -64 A RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF FUNDS (Snyder Lane
Improvement Project No. 1971 -2).
City Manager Callihan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by`Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -64 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -65 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING'ENGINEER
TO FILE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION (Snyder Lane,
Project 1972 -8)
City Manager Callihan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 73 -65 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution No. 73 -66
A.RESOLUTION.ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER
TO FILE ,NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION (Well No. 8
Connection to County Aqueduct, Project No. 1973 -6)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -66 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the .final payment for
Well No. 8 in the amount of $160.20 to Argonaut Constructors
was authorized.
Resolution No. 73 -67
RESOLUTION EXCHANGING DEEDS WITH DITZ -CRANE
(Neighborhood Park in Country Club Estates Area)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and Planning
.,
Director Skanchy pointed out the configuration of the new
and old park sites on Country Club Estates No. 1 map:on
display.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73--67 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Ordinance No. 199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGARDING THE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR DRIVEN
CYCLES.
City Attorney Maxwell reviewed the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ord-
inance No. 199 was introduced and staff directed to set the
matter for public hearing:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN :(1) Councilman Smith
Revising the City
City Attorney' Maxwell advised he would like to completely
Business License
redraft the ordinance; concerning revision of the Business
Ordinance
License Ordinance and would have same ready for the next
regular meeting.
File No. .0289
Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on the
Harris.,and Rathke
application of Harris and Rathke for zoning change to
Application for Zoning
RM- 2000 -PD of 2.81 acres on the east side of Santa Alicia
Change to RM- 2000 -PD,
west of Alicia Park.
2.81 Acres on Santa
Alicia Drive
Planning Director Skanchy pointed out the location of the
subject property on the General Plan map and explained
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the,s .t.e plan for the proposed development,.both of which
were.on display. , He reviewed his: staff report dated
May 22, 1973 which rec o mmended approval of the rezoning°
and also advised that the Planning,Commission had
recommended approval of the requested rezoning.
There being no one desiring to be heard and no communica-
tions received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing
closed.
Discussion followed during which soundproofing of the
proposed units was discussed and recommended due to the
proximity of the development to the Alicia. Park ball
diamond and its 'public address system.
Ordinance No. 200
AN ORDTNAN.CE AMENDING ORDINANCE.NO. 63
(Zoning.Map. Change, Harris and Rathke)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins.' seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance
No. 200 was waived and said ordinance was introduced.
Proposed Amendments to
Mayor Flares declared the continued public hearing open
General Plan''
on the proposed amendments to the General Plan.
City Manager Callinan noted the communications received
as follows:
1. Citizens Advisory Committee to Update the General
Plan recommendations dated.May 21;
2..,Citizens Advisory Committee to Update the General.
Plan recommendations dated May 7,
3. Planning Commission, minutes and resolution reflect-
ing its action,
4. Letter from Rancho Cotate City Government Classes
urging adoption of bike trails plan;
5. Letter from Nora Thiesfeld, California State College,
Sonoma, dated May 7.
P14anning Consultant Lehmann was recognized. He reviewed
the recommendations of the Citizens Advispry.Committee to
Update the General Plan and Nora 'Thiesfeld, pointing out
areas of disagreement and. reasons` for same.
Mr. David Eck, 7075 Adele Avenue, was recognized and
commented that the nine spent by the Citizens 111 Advisviy
'
Committee had been wasted since most of the city had
alxotdy been zoned,,but felt the revised city limits were
good.
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Mar* 21, 1973
Mayor Flores expressed appreciation and thanks to the
citizens Advisory Committee for'its tr.me and efforts.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor
Flores declared the public hearing closed.
A lengthy discussion followed.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers duling'the
Leaves and Returns above discussion, the time being approximately 8:26 p.m.
He returned at approximately 8:28 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
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to the General Plan was deferred to an adjourned meeting
to be held May 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Spheres of Influence
City Manage.- Callinan reviewed thy' Spheres of Influence
map on display and Planning Director Skanchy pointed out
locations on said map during the review. Mr. Callinan
emphasized the point that the urban service boundary was
thy, same as the city limits which points out that the
city does not intend to extend its boundaries. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the Spheres of Influence
map was approved as 'outlined and staff directed to forward
same to the Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission.
File Noe 0223 'Sonoma City Manager'Callinan reported`that the Sonoma County
State College Board of Supervisors was still deadlocked on the Sonoma
Environs Plan State College Environs Plan and the matter will comp: up
again on June- 5.
Committee re Councilman Beary read a statement, a copy of which is
Acquisition of attached to the original of these minutes, outlining his
Open Space recommendations for appointment of a committee to prepare:
an .C__ .0 : A 'Lk .4'.L�-1 a A c.a plt b OX, au li-S.0.LVla 01 open space
1.L 1.0 VlA0 s.IeWta
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a committee as outlined
by Councilman Beary will be considered further at the
adjourned meeting to be held May 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Bike Path Development City Manager Callinan revie ed his memo to the Council
in Northern Area dated May 18 concerning bike paths. Discussion followed
with Mr. Jimmie Rogers participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, developers will be
required to dedicate the necessary right of way for bike:
paths and grade said paths and landscaped arras, with the
city developing same from the Capital Improvement Fees
imposed upon developers, all as more particularly set forth
in City Manager Callinan °s memo to the Council dated May
18.
Page 6. May 21, 1973
Councilman Smith requested that a proposal. be scheduled
for consideration at the next regular meeting to increase
the Capital Improvement Fees $45.67 per lot to pay for
bike path development if it appears there will be a
deficiency in said fund for development of recreational
facilities.
File No. 0254B Planning Director Skanchy explained the final map on '
Country Club Estates. display for Country Club Estates Subdivision No. 3, Unit B,
Sub. No. 3, Unit B,, and stated it conformed to the tentative map for same.
Final Map Discussion followed.
.,Upon motion of Councilsian Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by voice vote, the final map for
Country Club Estates, Subdivision No. 3, Unit B, was
approved and the Mayor authorized to enter into an
appropriate subdivision agreement before releasing the map
for recording:
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because
he felt the development would have a detrimental effect on
the quality of education being provided due to enactment
of the 4515 plan.
Councilman Beary stated for the record that the elementary
district board had re-affirmed its position to.provide
,housing for students in the northern area.
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because
he felt the development would have a detrimental effect
Mayor Flores stated for the record that speaking as an
educator and administrator he had seen mixed reports con-
cerning the 45-15 plan, but most of the negative reports
.,seemed to concern diminished recreational opportunities.
File No. 0254A
Planning Director Skenchy explained the final map on
Country Club Estates
display and pointed out the location of Country Club
Sub. No. 2, Unit A
Estates Sub. No. 2, Unit A on the Golf and Country Club
Final Map
Village Master Plan also on display and stated the final
map conforms to.the tentative map. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by voice vote, the final map for Coun-
try Club Estates Sub. No. 2, Unit A, was approved and the
Mayor authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision
agreement before releasing the map for recording:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts,
and Flores
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith
Councilman Smith stated for the record he voted no because
he felt the development would have a detrimental effect
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on the quality of education being provided by the elemen-
tary and high school districts and no measures were being
taken to mitigate that adverse effec•�':.
Mayor Flores stated for the record he would like to
compliment the members of the Rohnert Park-- Cotati District
Board for their commitment to provide an adequate education
for the children; that it was very important to him that
the quality of education does not deteriorate and had not
seen any evidence that the quality of education as provided
to the elementary school district is deterioriatingg that
he had heard a significant number of comments that the
elementary-school board provides well for the children of
Rohnert Park.
File No. 4254F
Planning Director Skanchy explained the final map on dis-
Country Club Estates
play and pointed out the location of Country Club Estates
Sub. No. 7 Final Map
Sub. loo_ 7 on the Golf and Country Club Village Master
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Plan also on display and. stated the final _ rfiap conforms to
Qa
the tentative map. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by voice vote, the final map for
Country Club Estates Sub. No 7' `was proved and the Mayor
authorized to enter into an appropriate subdivision
agreement before releasing the map for recording.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores
NOES: (1) Councilman 'Smith
Councilman Smith stated he voted no for the same reasons
stated previously.
Project No. 1972 -9
Mayor Flores announced that this was the time and place
Country Club Drive
of hearing on the Engineer's Report prepared pursuant to
the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 and Resolution of
Tri+' nti'nn Nn , 77..1 31 - Thy staff submitted the Engineer r S
report and evidence relating to the method of spread of
assessment in accordance with benefits.
City Manager Callinan noted that no communications had
been received`.
Engineer Hudis reviewed the improvements to be included
in the project and the bids received for the work.
Bond Counsel Assaf noted that notice of the public hearing
had been published, posted and mailed and affidavits of
same were on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Bond Counsel Assaf reviewed the following bids received
on the bonds:'
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Name Net Effective Int. Rate
Paragon Securities Company 7.0972%
San Francisco Securities, Inc 6.5656%
There being no one furtehr desiring to be heard, Mayor
Flores declared the public hearing closed.
Resolution No. 73 -68 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 72 -131 (Country Club Drive Improvement
Project No. 1972 -9)
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -68 was waived and said resolutions was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -69 A RESOLUTION AND-ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER`s REPORT,
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND
ACQUISITIONS (Country Club Drive Improvement Project
No. 1972 -9)
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -69 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -70 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ( Country Club Drive
Improvement Project No. 1972 -a9)
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -70 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -71 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER
(Country Club Drive Improvement Project No. 1972 -9)
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -71 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 73 -72 A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS
(Country Club Drive Improvement Project No. 1972 -9)
Bond Counsel Assaf .explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -72 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the
meeting, the time being approximately 9:32 p.m.
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Recoilverle
Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting with all Councilmen
present at approximately 9:42,p.m.'
Glenn Durden re
Mr. Glenn Durden, 1420 Southwest Boulevard and member of
Crime Rate
the Rohnert Park Community Interest Association was
recognized. He quoted some statistics on crime rates in
Rohnert Park covering the period December 1, 1969 to
December 1, 1972 which reflected an increase and commented
that it cannot be expected to go down. He noted that a
study had been done in Malibu that shows the crime rate does
not move parallel with the growth rate but three to four
times as fast. He stated, h ' owevet, that the city does have
a good police force and had always foiind them to be very
friendly and wanted to see this maintained.
Mayor Flores responded that committee composed of
Councilman Hopkins, City Manager Callinan, and himself, had
met with Director of Public Safety Dennett recently And
some proposals.would be forthcoming in the Director's
budget proposals. Discussion followed.
Cotati-Rohnert Park
Superintendent Davidson appeared. He noted that Trustees
SchoolDistrict
Maurice Fredericks, Tony Carbone, and Gloria Garrett were
Superintendent Davidson present.
Mr. Davidson then read a statement, a copy of which is
attached to the original of these minutes. Discussion
followed during which it was noted that portables do not
count against the district's space when they are leased from
the County.
Mrs. Gloria Garrett was recognized and commented that this
was one of the few areas where.the school district and
city worked so closely together even though they do not
always agree.
Mr. Carbone was recogni:�ed and commented that he took
exception to remarks mate by Councilman Smith that the
qualitv of education is joinj down due to enactment of the
45-15 plan, that he never saw Mr. Smith at school board
meetings, and asked Mayor Flores to, in some way, restrain
Mr. Smith from making deleterious remarks about the school
district.
Mr. Fredericks was recognized and commented that the school
board and City.Council have worked together; that one day
the elementary schooLdi.strict would have -to take over
K through 12; that during efforts to have the northern area
of the city annexed to the school district he had stated
there would be problems and remarks that the school dis-
trict was not doing all it could were not appreciated.
Mayor, Flores-thanked all those from the elementary school
district for be4ng present.
Corporation Yard
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
dated May 18 concerning the corporation yard and introduced
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May 21, 1973
Larry Simons, Architect, who explained the various
phases of development displayed drawings for each phase.
He advised that estimated cost for the first phase was
$102,665.
Supt. of Public Works Wiggins commented that Architect
Simons and he had visited several bay area cities to view
corporation yards and felt the design by Mr. Simons would
serve the city's needs well. Discussion followed. Upon
Motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, the execution of the agreement
with Architect Simons was authorized covering Phase 1 of
the Corporation Yard development.
Growth Policy Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning a
Resolutions newspaper article about a report done by a group headed by
Laurence Rockfeller concerning growth.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, action
on a general policy concerning growth was deferred until
the report referred,to above can be obtained and studied by
the Council:
AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and
Flores.
NOES: (1) Councilman Smith.
Further discussion followed during which Mayor Flores
advised he had received a copy of the complaint filed by
the Construction industry Association of Sonoma County
against the City of Petaluma and would make same available
to the Council.
It was requested that a copy of the answer filed by the
City of Petaluma be obtained for distribution to the Council.
Further discussion followed during which Councilman Beary
asked City Attorney Maxwell if either resolution concerning
growth being considered by the Council was in conflict with
state law.
Reply from National
n
Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration re
Vertical Land
Movement
City Attorney Maxwell responded that specifying an arbitrary
number of units or persons would be doubtful but the subject
is in a field where no one can give a yes or no answer. He
further advised that he had reviewed litigation involving
the cities of Petaluma, Livermore, and Ramapo. N.Y. and at
this point in time, no one knows which way the courts will
decide.
City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the reply received
from the National. Oceanic and A-111iospheric: Adiiiiiiistration
concerning vertical land,movement and asked if there was
anything.further the Council wished him to do regarding
same. The Council indicated no further action was desired.
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U.S. Senate Bill 502 Councilman Smith reviewed Council action on SB 502 and
commented that one day after the Council adopted a
resolution supporting SB 502 Senator Collier had let it
be known he would like it reversed, and charged this was
state interference at the local level. He also commented
that each time he had opposed Forhim Corporation, Condiotti
Enterprises, and other developers, Mr. Jimmie Rogers had
come into the picture and Senator Collier had interfered
in ways he considered unethical. He publicly invited
Senator Collier to meet with him personally and discuss any
problems. He stated the Senator Collier had attempted to
bring pressure to bear on him to reverse his decision on
SB 502 but he had refused to do so. Discussion followed.
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers during the above
Leaves and Returns discussion, the.time being approximately 10:35 p.m. He
returned at approximately 10:43'p.m.
Proposed Sonoma County Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning a
Government Council proposed Sonoma County Government Council, expressing
opposition toward same. A poll of the Council reflected
a 3 -2 majority opposition to the proposed Sonoma County
Government Council.
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers during the above:
Leaves and Returns discussion, the time being approximately 10:55 p.m. He
returned at approximately 10 :57 P.M.
Expressway West to Mayor Flores reported that he and City Manager Callinan
Stony Point Rd. had appeared before the County Board of Supervisors concern-
ing the extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway west to
Stony Point Road and the Board had authorized proceeding
with the acquisition of right of way,and building a two
lane road.
Regional Park Mayor Flores reported that he and City Manager Callinan had
appeared before the County Board of Supervisors concerning
the proposed regional park in the foothills and the Board
had directed Parks andlRecreation Director for the County,
Rodota, to prepare and file a 50% matching grant from the
State which would provide $74,000 with the City and County
each providing $37,000. He also advised that the Board had
indicated if the.grant was not approved, City officials
should come back before the Board to discuss alternative.
funding. Mayor Flores publicly thanked Supervisors Joerger,
Hinkle and The:ller for their support on the regional park
matter.
Water Storage Tank Mayor Flores read a news release: prepared for distribution
No. 2 to the press concerning the rusting, appearance of Water
Storage Tank No. 2, a copy of which is attached to the
original of these minutes.
Proclamation re At the request of Mayor Floras, Deputy City Clerk Logue
Memorial Day read a Proclamation prepared and signed by Mayor Flores
proclaiming Monday, May 28., 1973, MemorialDay.
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Petaluma Parade, Mayor Flores noted than an invitatiori had been received
for Council, participation in the Petaluma Parade to be
held'on June 24 and expressed the hope that all Councilmen
would be able to participate. He indicated he would work
with staff_,in making arrangements for transportation.
Library City Manager Callinan reviewed,his memo to the Council
dated May 18 concerning a library, and indicated proposed
locations should be discussed in" -executive session since
condemnation proceedings might be involved.
Seasonal Inspector City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
dated May 18 concerning 'a seasonal construction inspector
for the Public Works Department. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the employment of a
seasonal construction inspector.for the Public Works
Department was authorized with.the cost not to excead
$1,000per month.
Additional Water City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
Well dated May 18 concerning an additional water well. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Engineer Hudis was author-
.ized to design an additional water well to be located at the
site of Storage Tank No. 2 on Southwest Boulevard.
Revenue Sharing. City Manager Callinan brought. .to the "attention of the
Council that $705000 had been received to date in Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds, June 20 was the deadline for a
decision regarding the use of the initial funds received,
and advised the matter would be scheduled for discussion
at the May 29 adjourned meeting.
Tree Planting City Manager Callinan advised that the Tree Planting Project
Project was nearly complete. He. discussed with the Council requests
for trees.received from mobile home parks and solicited
guidance in the matter.
Upon motion.of Councilman B,eary, "seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
honor the requests for trees from mobile home parks now of
record but to accept no further requests.
Resolution No. 73 -73 A RESOLUTiOA OF THE CI'T'Y OF ROHNERT PARK OPPOSING
THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL 546 PERTAINING TO THE
BAY AREA POLLUTION CONROL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP AND
THE SELECTION THEREOF
Councilman Roberts explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 73 -73 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Mrs. Reba Roberts Mrs. Reba Roberts was recognized. She asked if the
Council had considered sitting a time limit on meetings.
A brief discussion followed.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned
the meeting at 11:30 p.m. to May 29 at 8;00 p.m.
)7p-u —ty Y- le- IV
APPROVED:
Mayor
- In Board minutes -
A 5
Authorized Agant
for School Building Aid
PrograM,
Ngust
Authorized placement
of thvee portables,
temporary Nollities shoull ba on present school sites,
july 12
Ork hIsSiOn with
CONO City Council and
Rohnart
Park City Counnijo
Ntaltmn WO DQVIO
and
cotati Districto
an a home paid nt two of building permit issue.
Agendag Discussion of impact of housing develqp-
mant on local schools and possible solutjona,,
Present: Kr� Robortsp Mr� Smithe Mr� Stimsong
Xr. Camozol, Mr� Fredarinks, Mr� Carbone,
Mks. Garrett, jim Davidsono Mr, Roger,
Mr. Koren Mr� Hopkinso Ny� Bearyq Mr. Heers.
July 18 Authorized Board building Comnittee and Superintendent
to Wert paragraph in letters to Planning Commissions
and Councils regarding Impact on cchaols,
26,
Wrdinating Committoo Moeting - Many developers and
all agencies prosant - Sea attached sheots.
Ngust
Board moved that Coordinating Committee be told that
temporary Nollities shoull ba on present school sites,
August 11
City sent letter to district recommending using houses
(for which we would pay rent) to house students -
ralative corts of rent and portables were discussed -
ed"Cation neZativc effects of housing students in
houras was discus2ed - we suggested a fee (375) each
an a home paid nt two of building permit issue.
Long discussion - see minutes,
August 22 -
t
Board ash& City of Coatj to su maps bmit to us for
comment about Lchool inpactc
- Mr. Carbone reported that Coordinating Committee
was vehicle to Impress upon cition the developers'
Wact uion vchools� Ways to solve problem should
be discuazed there,
Statement: Councilman Vernon P. 'Smith February 21, 1973
ENVIRONMENTAL 'PACT It WORT Si- A1)ELL INDUSTRIES
An,environmental impact report is an informational document,
so prepared and documented to permit governing bodies and private
citizens to make a judgement whether or not a proposed project
will have an adverse effect on the environment. It also permits
prilralte clitize-n-s to h-e- k..n.o-r-1edrrnnh1m urhiln Int-Wrl
use decisions required by a proposed project.
The. Rohnert Park City Council has adopted comprehensive guidelines
covering the preparation of impact n ports and the specific content
they must include. These guidelines were designed to accomplish
and facilitate comprehensive reviews of the environmental aspects
of proposed projects.
The Shapell Environmental Impact Report ignores vell over 60%
of the City's guidelines and therefore does not provide a
knowledgeable or comprehensive evaluation of the projects effect
on the environment. It is somewhat incomprehensible that a public
corporation, as large as Shapell Industries is, should be so
insensitive to an area of such great concern, the environment.
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The ShlapeAn IndA u S 4C, Ir J-;-es 111invironmentE. -L -L Q deport -L -Lncon J.st-enu
with t1ae guidelines adopted by the City of Rohnert Park as follows:
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I. Environmental Impact Questionnaire -
Questions 26 and 33 are falsely answered.