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1974/03/04 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 4, 1974 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:25 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnerr 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 Councilmen except Councilman Roberts, and City Manager Callinan were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor 'Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7025 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ..Present. (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Smith, and Flores Absent: (1) Councilman Roberts ' Staff resent- for all or p part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Engineer Hudis, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, Planning* Director Skanchy, and Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain Executive Session Mayor Flores advised that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters. Councilman Roberts Mayor Flores advised that Councilman Roberts Absence was absent due to a death in the family. Approval of Minutes Councilman Smith stated he would like the February 19th minutes, Page 9, concerning File 0254D, Country Club Estates, Sub. No. 5, Units A & B, changed to reflect that the 41final maps will he referred back to the school districts for - specific comment by.the school districtq on whether, in the opinion of the school districts, that this specific subdivi- sion would have a detrimental effect on the quality of education in the Petaluma High School or Cotati- •.Rohnert Park Elementary School Districts.' Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February 19th were approved as corrected. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the Communications Page 2. March 4, 1974 amount of $41,475.28 were approved. Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No ..'action was taken on any communication except as specifically noted in these minutes. Parks and Recreation, Mayor Flores noted the communication from Commission several of the Parks and Recreation Commis- sioners expressing appreciation for being able to attend the California Parks and Rec- reation Society Conference and advised he would like.to send a letter back to those commissioners expressing appreciation for their taking the time to attend said confer- ence. The Council indicated no objection. Bus Service At the request of Councilman Smith, City Manager Callinan read correspondence exchanged between Councilman Smith and staff of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transporta- tion District concerning improved bus service. Ordinance No. 221 AN'ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 202, CONCERNING,TIME,, AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the follow- ing roll call vote, Ordinance No. 221 was adopted: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Smith, and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts Ordinance No. 222 AN ORDINANCE OF­THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 'CONCERNING INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGES INTO WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSALSYSTEM. City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the follow- ing roll call vote, Ordinance No. 222 was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilman Beary, Hopkins, Smith, and Flores .NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts Page 3.' March 4, 1974 Resolution No. 74 -25 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING CLAIM (Claim of James Griffin and Bonnie Griffin) City''Manager Callinan exnlained the resnlition, Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 7425 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELOCATION GUIDELINES DATED OCTOBER 17, 1973, AS PROMUL- GATED BY THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -26 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 7427 A RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK WILL PROVIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION CONVEYANCE OR TREATMENT City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74.27 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -28 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Southwest Blvd. right of way, File 0215) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -28 was waived and' said i+6sol.ution was adopted. Open Space Bond Measure Discussion was held concerning the open space bond measure and whether or not to place it on the'June ballot. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, further consideration of the matter was defer- red to the March 18th meeting. 'ile 0334, Avila Planning Director,Skanchy advised that the nterprises, Modifi- applicant had requested a change in the Plan- cation of PUD Plan ned Unit Development plan for a restaurant Page 4. March 4, 1974 and bar in the P°CR -PD" District and reviewed his staff report dated December 10, 1973. He pointed,out the proposed location on the General Plan map on display, explained the architectural rendering also on display, and read the conditions recommended by staff and approved by the Planning Commission. Dis- cussion followed.. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the modification of the Planned Unit Develop- ment Plan to permit a restaurant and bar as requested by Avila Enterprises was approved. File 0254D, Country, Planning Director Skanchy pointed out the lo- Club Estates., Sub. No. cation of the subject subdivision on the Gen - 5, Units A 6 B, eral Plan map on display and advised that all Approval of Final the requirements and conditions of the tenta- Maps tive map had been met. He advised that the matter had been referred to both school dis- tricts (Petaluma High School and Cotati- Rohnert Park Elementary) and read the respon- ses from both districts which reflected that alternate school schedules would be required to accommodate the estimated students to be generated in the subject subdivision. City Manager Callinan advised that Councilman Beary had requested him to advise how many lots had been approved for the northern area He reported there were recorded maps for 3671 lots and approved, but not yet recorded, maps for 206 lots. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, to deny approval of the final maps for Country Club Estates, Sub. No. 5, Units A 8 B for the following reasons: 1. The City had already approved adequate housing for the foreseeable future. 2. The City had already approved suffici- ent housing to pose an immediate prob- lem in the schools which would have 'a detrimental effect on education. 3. Should this subdivision be developed there would be a continuing detrimental effect on the quality of education. A lengthy discussion followed concerning cap- acity of schools, sewer facilities, and other municipal services. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts arrived during the above Arrives discussion, the time being approximately 8:12 p.m. Page 5. March 4, 1974 Councilman Smithts motion to deny approval of the° subject final maps _received the fol- lowing vote: "AYES:, ( 2 ) Councs lm6n Reary and S,Ji t': NOES: (2) Council men'..opkins and Flores ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman. Roberts Councilman Roberts stated, for the record he did not feel.he could vote on the matter because lie had come in during the,; middle of the dis- cussion on a matter which was usually an auto- Matic act.and he was not,sure what he had missed. Mayor Flores advised th.a;t.the matter would be rescheduled for the npxt.regular meeting.' Mr„ Jimmie Rogers requested and received per- mission to speak. He commented that the u nits already approved for the northern area would make the area one to be.proud of; but that buyers would have to .earn in excess of $24,000 per year to qualify and he hoped to get a pro- gram going on some less expensive homes. He asked if it would be possible to cover the discussion again which had been missed by Councilman Roberts. Mayor Flores..stated that a considerable amount of.time had already been spent an the matter and.the Council must move along to the rest of the. agenda items but that it would be rescheduled for the next regular meeting. File 0252, Forhim Corp., Country Club Planning Director Skanchy advised that this Estates, Sub. No. 7, matter was being brought to the Council's attention as an i.nformati.onal item Unit C, Condominiums only, that there had been a minor change in the tentative map, but.it was determined that the change Was very manor since the density for the proj- ect was the same.., A brief discussion followed. Project Noa 1974 -�3 ?,adybug Park and City Manager Callinan briefly explained the ,:,a Fiesta School irrigation improvement plan on display for the Ladybug Park and La. Fiesta School sate. )ite A brief discussion followed. Upon Tfl(�ti on of Councilman Bear y, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the irrigation plan for said site was approved, and a. call for bids.authorized with the under- standing that the school district will pay for -the irrigation.s,ystem on the school grounds and Colegio Vista Park Improvements, Recess Reconvene Project No. 1973 -11 Well Nos. 10 E 11, Phase II, Appeal. of. Planning Commission Decision re Negative Declaration Page 6. March 4, 1974 the city will pay for said system on the park grounds and will provide the water. City Manager Callinan advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission had approved the com- bined concession stand and restroom facility proposed for construction in Colegio Vista Park by City forces and work on same will be proceeding. Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:40 p.m. Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approxi- mately 8:52 p.m. with all Councilmen present. City Manager Callinan read the letter of appeal dated February 22, received February 25, sub- mitted by Hilda Polak Haselwood. Mrs. Haselwood was recognized. She commented that it had been interesting to note that a negative declaration had been filed for the subject project since there was a sizable num- ber of residents who had objected, that there was a water problem in the area around Rohnert Park which had become more acute the past year, .but no one can say it is due to Rohnert Park development because no report has been done. She pointed out that the city had the option of hooking into the Sonoma County Water Agency aqueduct but had not done so since this was more expensive than drilling wells. She stated there was no way of getting all the ` answers to water questions without an extens- ive study,,that Engineer Hudis' report recom- mended that such a study be done, so why not have the study before drilli g any more wells. ..She quoted Engineer Hudis as stating there was no significant decline in the water table but the.-graph on display reflects that it is. declining. She noted that the Planning Com- mission had ruled that no Environmental Impact Report was required, but not that wells could be drilled. She stated she felt there was a very real question of depleting a natural resource. In response to a question from the Council, Mrs. Haselwood commented she did not feel that it was the responsibility of the group she rep- resented to participate in the cost of an in depth study. City Manager Callinan read a letter from the Bennett Valley Grange dated March 2 which ex-- Page" 7. March 4, 1974 pressed opposition to drilling wells in the Rohnert Park area and a letter from the State Department:of Water Resources dated March 1, 1974 with an outline of work attached which would be performed in an in cle p t "h Said letter reflected that such a study would take approxima.t4:ly three years to complete Planning Director Skanchy read the Notice of Determination for a,regative declaration for the subject project.. , City Attorney Flitner advised the Council that it could question the staff findings to support a negative declaration; that Mass Haselwood had challengd the Council but had presented no specific findings, but merely objected to the project. General discussion followed during which sev-tl era? portions of Engineer. Hudis' report were questioned such as the relevancy of the Card- well report since it,was done in 1954; that Rohnert Park wells can produce 1,000 gallons per minute, but:are held to 300 due to sand, why such is the case, and like matters. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, to set the matter for pub- lic hearing ova March 11. at 7:00 p.m, at which only this matter would be considered plus the review of construction bids and possible award of contract- > Dis- cussion fol 7 oe„ eA City Manager Callinan advised that the Council should hear discussion on the matter with an open mind, and for that reason he had purpose- ly not discussed it with any of the Council® Councilman Roberts stated for the record that he had seconded Councilman Hopkins' motion be- cause hes_had.had a, very busy day in his busi- ness, had,received. word of a death in the fami- ly, and,had been.approached by a local attor- ney earlier in the day about the subject matter;,-hat he had advised the man he did not wish;. to discuss it prior to this meeting, but the titorney persisted and now he felt that he should do some checking before voting, and would prefer to make a decision when his mind was clearer. Councilman Hopkins', :motion was defeated by the.,fo:llowing roll .call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Smith, and Flores Page 8. March 4, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith; and unanimously approved, the majority of the remaining agenda items were deferred to March 11. The hearing of Mrs. Haselwood's appeal then continued: Engineer Hudis was recognized. He clarified that the study he had recommended in his re- port should be an in depth study of the water basin, not a full blown EIR; that the aquifers in the basin can produce 1,000 gallons per minute and the water so produced is accept - able for agricultural use; that it is not only his opinion, but also the opinion of Mr. Robert Ford of the State Department of Water Resources, that the water table had not dropped since increased pumping was begun in 1957. A lengthy discussion followed with Engineer Hudis participating. Engineer Hudis stated that he was positive that two more wells would not affect the ground water any more than the nine wells already here. He also commented that if Rohnert Park does not drill wells prior to preparation of''a study that new wells should not be drilled in the rural areas either. He also commented that Mr. Bartley of Bartley Pump, had estimated that 30 million gallons of water were pumped from the basin each year which was about 11100 of to of the supply. City'Manager Callinan advised that the U.S. Geological Service, based on the Cardwell report, believed there was plenty of water here; that Mr. Ford of the State Department of Water Resources had stated there is evi- dence based on information from the State monitoring of two wells that there has been only an insignificant drop in the water table over the last 20 years; that all information from a technical standpoint confirms that there is plenty of water here; that staff would not recommend drilling of two more wells if such were not the case; that staff only entertained the thought of providing water to Petaluma because Rohnert Park is over a large water basin; and that the re- charge basin is from the area to the west. Mr. Callinan explained the map displayed showing the locations of the wells in the area belonging to those who spoke at the Planning Commission hearing or submitted Page 9. March 4, 1974 letters, pointed out the line on the map showing the boundary between water basins, and,revaewed.his memo to the Council dated February 28 concerning the project. Mr. Callinan,"responding to a question from Mrs. Haselwood, advised that the State did not consider a 15.20 .foot drop in the water table significant. Engineer Hudis explained the water table chart on display and stated that Mr. Ford had advised-there was a sufficient water supply.and that the Sonoma County Water Agency agreed o Miss Haselwood commented that Gordon Miller of the�S:gnoma County Water Agency had stated that no city,should grow to this size relying on ground water but should obtain water from the aqueduct Mr. Glenn Durden, 872 Santa Alicia Drive, was recognized. He'commented that the 14 names of well owners shown on the map displayed and the size of the audience would seem to justify the need for a study." Mr. Jan Kravitz of.Cotati was recognized. He commented that an EIR should be demanded for the project; that the group of well drillers should not be asked to participate in the cost of a studv unless r evel op.-,,•,a .,r � , - . .: :. - were ci J. aaN t=U to help, specifically'referring to the Shappel area; that city staff had stated there was a limitless supply of water here, but an EIR should" be obtained to verify this; that the Sha.ppel area_,development should have had an in depth study but the 'city approved the 680 acres for development with only city staff reports. Mr. David Eck, 7075 Adele, was recognized. He commented he felt the engineer's report was incomplete; that it"should include the test wells to show the downhill elevation; the pumping rate of the'two test wells moni.- tored,by the State should be shown; and what effect,pumping has on the lateral recharge rate".. Engineer Hudis advised that the two test wells monitored by the State` were static wells and not pumped. Mr. Eck continued that there seeemd to be many wells with problems in the Myrtle Avenue area; Page 10. March 4, 1974 that there was nothing in the report refer- ring to land subsidence which had occurred in the Long Beaoh area as a result of oil well pumping. Mr.. Paul Golis of Rohnert Park was recognized. He commented that there was the same amount of water in the world today as one million years ago; that the Cardwell report was made over many, many years; that the report was fin - ished in 1954 but not published until 1958; that the U.S.G.S. had been continuing the water study ever since; this report should be made a part of the city records and could be obtained,from the State; that Rohnert Park had already committed to the wells but what we should be worried about is the effect of drilling; should always have a couple of wells in advance but there may be economic reasons for not doing that; if the people who have complaints.would give specific allegations then well drillers could probably offer solu- tions; that the underground water here is a resource and there is no reason why it should not be used; the Cardwell report says there is a million acre feet of water in the Santa Rosa plains with 160,000 acre feet below Rohnert Park and as it replenishes itself it becomes better quality - more like rain water. Mr. William Doty, 335 Bassett, was recognized. He inquired if there is adequate water for (1) the existing Rohnert Park population; (2) peripheral residents; and (3) continuing growth in Rohnert Park. He stated the answer seemed to be rather uncertain; that the only information available seems to be the report prepared by Engineer Hudis which was based on the 1958 Cardwell study and cited the age of the study and the wide scope of same, i.e. the entire Petaluma and Santa Rosa valley area; and according to Engineer Hudis' report there is limited information and asked if a negative declaration should be accepted based on limi- ted information. He stated there was no abso- lute requirement for an EIR, but if the Council was not convinced there was adequate information then it must reject the negative declaration; the effects of not having an EIR could be devastating; that if an in depth study is going to be done, why go ahead and drill the wells; and asked what if the study shows that the wells are detrimental, then all the money invested in the wells would be wasted. Mr. Bryce Suderow of Rohnert Park was recog- nized. He asked how long the in depth study Page 11. March 4 1974 .would take.. City Manager Callinan advised one to three years; that one consultant had said he could do it in one year, but the State had estimated three years. Mr. David Brown, Kelly Lane, Cotati, was rec- He stated,.that Gordon Miller of the Sonoma County.Water Agency had stated such a report would take at least two years; that the well owners in the rural area feel the project should have an EIR; that the City is not using its wells at full capacity and should have a study before doing so; that staff agreed that all the facts were not known; that some wells in the rural area are failing and it is not known if this is Rohnert Park's fault; but when there is proof that there is adequate water then the rural area well owners will be satisfied. Mr.. Jim Elliott, Becky Court, Rohnert Park, was recognized. He asked about the recharge and City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Ford says it is from the west and even in light ,rainfall years ,there :is good recharge of the .basin. Mr. Elliott further commented that if it was not considered necessary to construct schools and sewer facilities in advance, he could not understand why it was necessary to 'drill wells in advance. Mrs. Lillian Vaughn, 369 Bonnie Court, was recognized. She com e_nted that -nn PTP rj,oIIA give a wide range of information; that she is very concerned about the diminishing wild- life in the area; .is in favor of having higher water rates to discourage wasting of water; that all the people in the valley must be considered, not just Rohnert Park; and accused the City Council of having a "cowboy" mentality in a space age. Mr. Paul Golis.was again recognized. He com- mented that the proposed study is not a growth study; that there were 10,000 wells in Sonoma County in 1958 and there is a detailed study which is being kept up to date; that when he started Rohnert Park he drilled three wells and wells had provided Rohnert Park with ample water and the cheapest water of any place in th-:--, o-i—i— . ,Mr. William Doty was again recognized. He comment0d.he would like to have an in depth study or an, EI,R and if it is negative then there would be no problems, but if it should Page 12. March 4, 1974 be:positive, then many problems may be en- countered which could have been avoided; that if the wells would have a damaging effect on the existing water supply, should completion of the wells be delayed or should it be done now; that he is not against growth, but sees a potential inequity if the wells would harm the existing water supply; that if the study would take too long, then perhaps an independ- ent engineering firm from outside the county could be engaged to state there will be no problem; that the material presented is either inadequate, or if not, the Planning Commission and City Council have not had enough independent analysis. City Manager Callinan reviewed staff recom- mendations for drilling of the wells; i.e. it was suggested to the Council in 1973 that in developing additional wells that bids be called for test wells and to make it a sepa- rate project to install the pumps, motors, and other equipment necessary to put the wells into operation; that it was felt there could be .a savings to the city if it was done in two phases since there was only one well dril- ler in the area that had a bit large enough to drill the wells required, but other well drillers could bid on the second phase of the project to put the 'wells in operation. Mr. Callinan reviewed the project to date: 1. The Planning Commission gave environ- mental approval. to Project No. 1973-11, Wells 10 and 11.,for two test wells; a contract was awarded and the wells are being drilled. 2. That proposals were solicited for a report in connection with Phase IT from Con- verse, Davis & Associates as well as the USGS; Converse-Davis estimated 4-6 months to do the report at an estimated cost of $189000; in the meantime it was discovered that the State Water Resources Agency was doing a report for the Sonoma County Planning Department, that he had approached the State Agency and it was sug- gested that the City, County, State, and USGS do a cooperative study; that staff had decided to pursue this suggestion since the Converse- Davis report would just be a compilation of information on file and had therefore recom- mended Ithat the State'Water Resources Agency prepare the report so the City could not be attacked for having an in-house report. Page 13. March 4, 1974 3. That the wells would be needed to ser- vice the northern urea; 4. That city wells are. sealed off at 75 ft.; electro l oa.q ArA t°a]<Pn - And perForati— h��'.'v'e historically been below 150 feet, and that many of the perforations are below the 300 foot level; 5. That both the State and the Cardwell report state there is a 'lot of water in the basin; 6 That many problems of well owners are not due.to lack of water but due to shallow wells, 7. That local well drillers have advised that there is no severe drop in ground water; 8. That Engineer Hudis had stated, based on information available at present, that these two wells will not affect the ground water and this had been confirmed by the State; 9. That the State Water Resources Agency says a good study cannot be obtained in less than two years. Mr. David Brown was again recognized. He commented that he is not unhappy to know there are test wells .'arid, w 1 ll ll nn 1l r� i- be nHa r uni ynv pumping begins. Discussion followed during which it was reiterated that the group of well owners present would like to have Rohnert Park obtain its water from the Sonoma County Water Agency; it was also explained that Miss Haselwood had made a presentation to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors expressing opposition to drilling of wells in the county area. Mr. Van Eaton, 9405 Willow Avenue, Cotati was recognized. He commented that if it should become necessary to abandon wells in Rohnert Park that it would be too late to contract for water from the aqueduct and suggested that the city contract now for water from the aque- uii yt ' aiid pse "vJeli S f ov reserve supplies. A lengthy discussion followed with Miss Haselwood participating. In response to a question from the Council, City Manager Callinan advised that if the wells Page 14. March 4, 1974 were not put into operation increased demand ,during peak periods of use would cause a de- crease in water pressure. Resolution No. 74 -2'9 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL DENYING THE APPEAL BY MRS. HILDA POLAK HASELWOOD RELATIVE TO PROJECT NO. 1973 -11 (Well Nos. 10 9 11, Phase II), CONFIRMING THE DETERMINATION OF THE ROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION THAT THE PROJECT COULD NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, FIND- ING THAT THE PROJECT DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFI- CANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND DETERMINING THAT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION SHOULD BE FILED Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 74 ®29 was adopted by title: Resolution No, 74 -3 AYES: �0 ) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that he voted no because he did not have sufficient evidence to support a yes vote; that he would like to see the Cardwell report and have a sum- mary in writing from the State Water Resources Agency giving its position on the matter; that he had.heard Paul Golis refer to an ongoing ,USGS, survey, but had no evidence of same and if there is such a'study he would like to have a summary of same; that without said infor- mation he was not in a position to make up his mind one way or'the other regarding an envir- onmental impact report. Mayor Flores stated for the record that although he was sympathetic toward the neigh- bors, he Gould see the financial problems that would be brought upon the people of Rohnert Park if aqueduct water were used; that they are not in a position to pay 3-m4 times the present cost for water, that he would do;.everything possible to finalize contracts for a'study of the water potential of our basin. 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL SOLICITING PARTICIPATION FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA,.THE CITY'OF COTATI, LOCAL ENVIRON- MENTALLY-CONCERNED ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE WATER,RESOURCFS OF ROHNERT PARK TO CON- TRIBUTE, ;RESOURCES T6 CONDUCT AN "IN DEPTH'S STUDY OF THE WATER RESOURCES IN THE ROHNERT PARK AREA. Councilman Roberts Leaves and Returns Review,of Bids - City Manacrer, Callinan revrioviari the T-,;Aq for A. Project No. 197311, Wells No. 10 and 11, Phase II, which reflected that Yates & Strong was the low bidder. Page 15. March 4, 1974 -Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74-30 was adopted by -,title. Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:38 p.m. He returned at approximately 10:40 p.m. Discussion followed on whether the contract should be awarded for a frame pump house or a block pump house with staff recommending the block pump house due to lower maintenance costs. Mr. Yates and Mr. Strong were present and indicated they would very much like to have a decision as soon as possible due to increas- ing costs of materials. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by -the fol- lowing roll call vote, the contract for Project No. 1973-11, Well Nos. 10 & 11, Phase II, was awarded to Yates 9 Strong as the low bidder, for Alternate No. 1 (i.e. with the block well DUMD building) at the bid price of *103,245: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record he abstained without prejudice. American Legion Week Mayor Flores advised he had received a request to proclaim American Legion Week during March. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Am 4% -p J n.z n T _m" 4 on rd- -1, - - - - - - - I __'_ -3 ­­_J� was proclaimed as re- quested. Wrist Wrestling Mayor Flores advised he had received a tele- Contest phone call from a college student inviting the Rohnert Park City Council to challenge Page 16. March 4, 1974 the Cotati City Council in a wrist wrestling contest to be held at the college on March 31. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the.challenge will be made as requested. Golf Course Holes 4 City Manager Callinan advised that the engi® and 6 neering firm of Murray 6 McCormack is working on a report concerning holes 4 and 6 at the golf course and said report should be ready by the next regular meeting. Adjournment Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approxi- mately 11:50 p.m, to March 11 at 7 :00 p.m. f !i Deputy C� C er APPROVED: Mayor