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1974/02/04 City Council MinutesCall to Order Approval of Minutes Approval of Bills Communioations ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 4, 1974 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 8:05 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 Councilmen, City Manager Callinah, and Golf Professional Bill Ross were present, and which was held to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Flores called the meeting of the'r6gular session to order at approximately 8-05 p.m., and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins,, Roberts, Smith, and Flores Absent: (0) None Staff.Present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callihan, City Attorney Flitner, Engineer Hudis, and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins Mayor Flores announced that an executive session had been held prior to the regular meeting to discuss personnel matters including Golf Professional Bill Ross who was present during a Dart of the meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved with Councilman Smith abstaining due to his absence from the meeting, the minutes of January 21 were approved as submitted. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith -` and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $65,648.32 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. Federal Budget and A brief discussion was held concerning a Program Briefing special meeting to be held February 8 to con-'' duct an advance briefing of the federal budget and programs for fiscal year 1974-75. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Bus Service to College Page 2. ,February 4, 1974 any Councilman who could attend said briefing was authorized to do so. City Manager Callinan advised he had received verbal acknowledgement from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transit District office for the letter advising of the Council's sup- port of rerouting buses to serve the college and that the matter would be considered on February 6 at 10,000 a.m. Discussion followed re advisability of,a Councilman attending said meeting. City Manager Callinan advised that a draft report of the Transit Feasibility Study being prepared by- Kaiser Engineers should be avail- - able in two or. throes weeks. Ordinance No. 214 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the ordinance. Discussion followed during which Mayor Flores recognized Student Mayor Jeff Roberts who was Dresent. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approv- ed by the following roll call vote, the reading of ,Ordinance No. 214 was waived and said ordi- nance was adopted AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts,- Smith, and Flores Ordinance No. 220 NOES; (0) None Mayor Flores. advised that the Student City Council had:requested it be allowed to serve as the interim Youth Advisory Panel until elections.are held in September. .Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the present Student City Council will serve as the Interim Youth Panel until elections are held in September as provided for in Ordinance No. 214. Mayor Flores appointed'Councilman Hopkins to serve as advisor'to the Interim Youth Panel. AN;QRDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63,.�ONING ORDINANCE (Appeal and Review... Requirements, File'0330) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Page 3. February 4, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by the following roll, call vote, the reading of Ordinance No. 220 was waived"And said ordi- nance was adopted: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None Resolution No. 7415 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING;QUITCLAIM DEED FROM CORAL,HOMES AND REDWOOD EMPIRE TITLE CO. (Copeland Creek Right of Way) Resolution No. 7416 Resolution No. 74-17 City Manager Callinan explained the resolu- tion and briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated Februaty 1 concerning same. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-15 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ARTHUR B. '.SINK, INC. (Country Club Drive) City Manager Callinan explained the resolu- tion, briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 1 concerning same and explained the "Location on a sketch displayed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-16 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH GOLF PROFESSIONAL WILLIAM D. ROSS �City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to .the Council dated January 30 concerning the -agreement with Golf­�Professional Bill Ross and the subsequent l.et,ter from Mr. Ross requesting some changes in the agreement. He advised that the Council had agreed to change to $125,000 the required green fees during 1974 for the option provision in the agreement. Mayor Flores recognized Mr. Ross who was in the audience. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-17 was waived and said resolution was adopted. -Mrs. Jack Salo re Golf Course `; , Page 4. February 4, 1974 Councilman Smith recognized Supervisor Chuck Hinkle who was present. Mrs,. Jack Salo, 367 Bruce'Avenue, appeared to discuss with the Council the condition of holes 4 and 6 at the golf course and the drain- age at same. She commented generally about the desirability of keeping the golf course muni- cipally owned, the open space it provided, made complimentary remarks about the Golf Pro and the coffee shop operators, suggested that all the .greens not be sanded at the same time, and that golf course personnel not use heavy mowers on the soft ground. At the request of Council, Engineer Hudis com- mented regarding the situation, advising that the Sonoma County Water Agency had approved the plans for the drainage project, the drain- age pipes could not be more than 21" in diameter due to elevation.of the golf course and a1l_ow- anceofor turf, the amin problem was the large amount of silt which was not anticipated, but this should becomeless of a problem each year as the upstream channels become settled .and plant growth stabilizes the soil as well as nearby subdivision soil development work being completed.. Council asked Engineer Hudis for any solution he might have,,to the problem., Mr. Hudis responded that a bridge could be built over the area, but it would cost approximately $1 million, and that he had been paid by the City to do the best job for the least amount of money, she Council requested Supt. of Public Works Wiggins to eomment.on'the situation. He also advised that the large amount of silt seemed to be the main problembut that it should become less'each year. ''He-suggested putting in winter tees on each side of the fairway at holes 4.and 6. He,agreed with Engineer Hudis than if the ground level were raised to accom- modate larger drainage pipes that the lands upstream would be.flooded and the Sonoma County Water Agency would most probably not approve such a plan.- A lengthy discussion followed with Engineer Hudis and Supt. of Public Works Wiggins ,participating,. Councilman Hopkins ° ''Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers Leaves and Returns during "`the above discussion, the time being approximately 8055 p.m. He returned at CD approximately 8:57 p.m. Page 5. February 4, 1974 Mr. Whitey Stratton, 342 Bruce Avenue, was recognized. He commented generally about the poor situation at holes 4 and 6. Mrs. Marlys Salo, 367 Bruce Avenue, was again recognized. She commented that something must be done to improve the situation. Mr. °Art Hollingsworth, 735 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized. He asked if an open channel might be feasible. Engineer Hudis responded that it would have to be approximately 125 feet 'wide; Mr. Gene LaRose was recognized. He advised he lived in Petaluma but was Tournament Chairman of the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club; that tournament play would be greatly dimini- shed if the situation was not improved. Mr. John Cash, 5099 Snyder Lane, was recog- nized. He commented generally on the situa- tion Mr. Reg Smith,-Men's Golf Club member, of Santa Rosa was recognized. He commented that as.long as there is construction going on up- stream there will be silt and there is no way to realize $125,000 green fees as is expected of the Golf Pro Mayor Flores stated it seemed there were some in the audience who felt the Council was not satisfied with Golf Pro Bill Ross and that was not the case. Mrs. Betty Stratton, 342 Bruce Avenue, was recognized. She suggested that perhaps a golf course committee could be established. A brief discussion followed after which Mayor Flores and Councilman Roberts were invited to attend the respective meetings of the Men's and Women's Golf Clubs. They both indicated they would attend. 'Golf Pro Bill Ross was recognized. He comment- ed concerning the annual passes, and in response to a question from the Council, estimated that the course was impassable at least 10 days a month for the last four months. Further dis- cussion followed during which Engineer Hudis estimated that a concrete channel 3' deep and .35' wide could be constructed at an estimated cost of $10,000 ® $20,000 which would alleviate the problem. Page 6. February 4, 1974 City Manager Callinan advised that Engineer .-Hudis., Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, golf course personnel and he had discussed the matter numerous times and suggested that per- haps another engineer should be consulted. Discussion followed. Upon motioniof.Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized.to engage another engineer- ing firm to review the project with a golf cours course architect's input and report back to the Council on solutions no later than March 18 with specific recommendations including costs. Engineer Hudis suggested that a golf course architect be consulted and recommended Robert Trent Jones. Mr. Reg Smith was again recognized. He asked i -f the mud holes in front of every green could be taken care of and also suggested that the drainage.channels at the golf course be cleaned out. Mr. Art Hollingsworth was again recognized. He thanked the Council for its concern about the golf,course on,,behalf of the golfers present. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9.37 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approxi- i.iately 9:57 p.m..with'all Councilmen present. Project No. 1973-2 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Laguna Plant Inter— the Council dated February 1 concerning the ceptor Laguna Plant Intercept, Project No. 1973-2.and requested and received.Council approval to hold a public hearing'on the project report on February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Project No. 1973-11 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to Wells 10 & 11 the Council dated February 1 concerning con- struction of an access road to one of the well sites atthe confluence of Hinebaugh Creek and Five Creek diversion. Discussion followed. Upon motion of.Cou'ncilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, construction of an acess road as outlined in City Manager Callinanv8 memo at an approximate cost of $3,000 was approved. Page 7. February 4, 1974 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated Februar I inn m-nA;" Di, II f y Projectllo. 1973-11 and advised that Mr. Robert Ford of the.State Water Resources Board had indicated earlier in the week that there were some,funds,available to get started on an in-depth study as requested by the Council- and recommended that it be done in cooperation with other cities-in.,the area. Ile also advised that.Mr:,. Ford had-re-confirmed that Rohnert Park?,is`over an excellent water supply. Council-ind,icated approval to proceed with the study and Mr. Callinan indicated he should receive, a contract proposal from the State. A lengthy discussion,followed concerning call- ing for bids on Phase ._II of Project No. 197311 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the fol- lowingroll call vote, calling for bids on Phase II of Project No. 1973-11 was approved with the,proviso that the bids would not be opened unless the Planning Commission gives the necessary environmental clearance at the 'February 14 scheduled public hearing: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that he did not favor any particular action on the matter until after the Planning Commission public hearing and that since the public hear- ing was scheduled for February JL[ and the Council has a special meeting on February 25 it would appear that the Council could hold off action until February 25. Mayor Flores stated for the record that he concurred with comments made earlier by Coun- cilman Roberts regarding substantial savings to citizens if bids are called for as soon as possible. Well-No, 8 Consideration of the suggested modification to Modification Well No. 8 was deferred to the next regular meeting at the request of staff. Supervisor Hinkle was recognized. He asked for the locations of wells within the City. City Manager Callin'an pointed out the loca- tions of wells, as requested, on -the General Plan Map on display. Page 8. February 4, 1974 Supervisor Hinkle asked if the wells near the hills produced good'water and staff respond- ed in the affirmative. General discussion followed with Supervisor Hinkle participating. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 1 and County Parks and Recreation Joseph Rodotals letter regarding the Rapoz6 Regional Park grant rejection and recom- ''mended that acquisition of the park be pursued only under the Land.and Water Conservation Fund program. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,,and unanimously approved, staff was directed to request the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to participate in a grant application pplication for the 1974-75 fiscal year for the Rapozo Ranch Park Project. Planning Commission City Manager ' Callinan reviewed his memo to the Request for Bike Path Council dated February 1 concerning the Plan- on So. Santa Rosa Ave. ning Commission recommendation for a bike path on So'. Santa Rosa Avenue. He advised he had Connie Smith l9th,Hole Operator Presentation to Councilman Roberts 11 hoped to-do some remodeling an nic, e o er communicated with a representative of the -State Division of Highways, said representative had visited the area earlier in the day and looked over the situation of needed sidewalks across the freeway overpass and would submit a written report on same. Mayor Flores recognized Mrs. Connie Smith in the audierice:,and"asked if she had any comments. Mrs. Smith commented that she and her husband A 11 t min-or improvements at the coffee shop and briefly discussed same with the Council. Mrs.,Smith commented she was staying to listen to any further discussion of golf course matters,as reflected under Matters from Councilmen. Councilman Smith responded that items of concern to him had been covered earlier in the meeting. Mayor Flores read the text of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Sonoma County.Mayors' and Councilmen's Association to Councilman Roberts for his service as Chairman of said group during fiscal year 1972-73 and presented same to Councilman Roberts. City Manager. Callinan noted that Assistant to the City Manager Albright had also received a Golden Gate Bus Councilman Smith reviewed his correspondence Serviec Improvement to Golden Gate Transit concerning improving bus service for commuters and advised he would follow the matter. Petaluma Growth Suit Councilman Smith initiated a discussion con- Appeal cerning Petalumals Growth Suit and the possible appeal on same. Page 9. February 4, 1974 similar certificate for his service as Secre- tary of the association. He further noted that ,Councilman Roberts was only the second Rohnert Park official to serve as Chairman of said association, the first being Councilman Smith several years ago. Noise Ordinance Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion and Ice Cream Vendors concerning the City's Noise Ordinance and its applicability to ice cream vendors. Ile requested that a copy of Santa Rosa's ordinance be obtained and the matter scheduled for fur•- then discussion at.the.,.next regular meeting. Meeting with School Councilman Beary briefly reported on his recent School District meeting with Petaluma High School District Officials re.Athletic official ' s concerning the athletic fund and Matters related matters. He advised it did not appear to be feasible for the city and school-district to joint!,,), construct a gymnasium at'the'-­cn4` -7 junior high site. Recycling Center Councilman Beary initiated a brief discussion concerning establishing a recycling center in Rohnert Park.' Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to investigate the costs involved in establishing a recycling center in Rohn*ert Park. Citizen Complaints Councilman Beary advised he had re-c-C ved - complaint regarding the drainage in Las Casitas Mobile Home Park and inquired if the City had any jurisdiction in the matter. Staff responded that under the State Code the park owners could be directed to correct any problem and that staff would look into the matter. Councilman Hopkins inquired if staff had had an opportunity to check on the subject of his phone call to City Manager Callinan. Mr. Callinan responded that Chief Building Inspector Barnhart was looking into the matter. Golden Gate Bus Councilman Smith reviewed his correspondence Serviec Improvement to Golden Gate Transit concerning improving bus service for commuters and advised he would follow the matter. Petaluma Growth Suit Councilman Smith initiated a discussion con- Appeal cerning Petalumals Growth Suit and the possible appeal on same. Page 10. February 4, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council pledged to contribute up to $100 to Petaluma for appeal of its Growth Suit if it is decided to appeal, for purposes of clarification: AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, 116pkins, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None Further discussion followed during which it was suggested that Petaluma citizens should perhaps be asked for contributions toward the appeal since they had voted 4 to 1 in favor of the Petaluma growth policy. CATV Rate Increase Councilman Smith initiated a discussion con- Request cerning the request for a rate increase from Storer Cable TV, Inc. and requested further information from that firm as follows: 1. Since Storer considers all systems in northern California as one for accounting pur- poses, would this not bring them under the FCC requirements for originating programming since the combined system would have a large number of subscribers. 2. Separate P & L from each of the northern California systems. 3. A statement of rates currently applicable in each of the northern California systems. 4. The rate history of each of the northern California systems. S. The subscriber history of each of the northern California systems, i.e. indicating which is growing and at what rate. 6. Equivalent employee rate for each of the .systems. 7. Method of depreciation used and schedule of depreciation. 8. Methods used to differentiate between RohnePt Park and Cotati for rate setting purposes. 9. ThQ.yard stick used to determine what is a fair return. Flat Land Park Page ll.. February 4, 1974 Any additional information that would factually justify the 21% rate increase requested.' 11. IS principle advanced not that of eco- nomic over-scale? That is, as units increase', should not cost per unit decrease? Councilman Smith further requested that the above information be obtained from the Miami office of Storer Cable TV since it appears that the ac.counting,polic'ies are established in Miami and also that a representative of Storer be at the February 19th meeting to give a progress report .on,the response to the above requests for additional information. Councilman Smith noted that in reading the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes and the newspapers it was reflected that due to a lack of funds land for flat land park was not possible and reminded the Council that there had been an offer from Group 5 Realty made to the Council for sale of the Fa.raudo's 10 acres on Snyder Lane at an approximate'cost of $35,000. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the correspondence on said offer of sale is to be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its review and evaluation. Early Council Meetings Councilman Smith. initiated a discussion con- cerning the periodic early Council meetings, requesting that they either be eliminated or policy be followed that controversial items be scheduled only at the evening meetings. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded' by Councilman Beary, and approved by the fol- lowing roll call vote, the City Attorney was directed'to prepare an amendment to the ordi- nance to provide for all Council meetings to be held at 7:00 p.m.: AYES- (4)' Co.uncilmen Beary, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins Drainage Around Water Councilman Roberts advised he had received a Storage Tank No. 2 complaint from a resident in the area of the water storage tank on Santa Barbara concern- the poor drainage around said tank. Mayor Flores read the resolution. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary,'and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74 -18 was adopted. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at Leaves... this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 11012 p.m. SCOPE - Cost of City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his Living Increase memo to the Council dated February 1 concern - ing the cost;of living adjustment for all full- time employees as provided in the agreement with SCOPE. Upon motion'of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved with Council -- Page 12. February 4, 1974 City Manager Callinan advised he would have staff check into the matter. Cities- Schools Councilman Roberts initiated a brief discus- Coordinating sion regarding the possible effects of not Committee having Senator, Collier in the district after January 1, 1975 which had been a topic of dis- cussion at the recent Cities-Schools Coordina- ting Committee meeting, City Manager Callinan responded that it was hoped the good relations with Senator Collier would still hold the district in. good stead even though he would be in the district to the north. Recreational Facii- Mayor Flores advised that he and City Manager ties at Rancho Feliz Callinan had contacted Bob Roberts of Roberts and Aguirre concerning a park on the west side of the freeway and that Mr. Roberts had report- ed that tennis courts and additional play- ground equipment had been installed at Rancho Feliz and did not feel an additional park in the area was needed at this time. Discussion followed concerning the advisability of requir- ing a park on the west side of the freeway if any additional industrial land is rezoned to residential. Library Mayor Flores reported on a recent meeting with Cotati representatives regarding a location for a new library and the one location most acceptable to both communities seemed to be in the Southwest Boulevard shopping center area. Staff advised that the matter of choosing a permanent library site was scheduled for con - sideration at the February 14th Planning Commission meeting. Resolution No. 74 -18 RESOLUTION DECLARING KQED WEEK Mayor Flores read the resolution. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary,'and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74 -18 was adopted. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary left the Council Chambers at Leaves... this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 11012 p.m. SCOPE - Cost of City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his Living Increase memo to the Council dated February 1 concern - ing the cost;of living adjustment for all full- time employees as provided in the agreement with SCOPE. Upon motion'of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved with Council -- Page 13. February 4, 1974 man Beary absent, the 3.440 cost of living increase,for.all full -time employees excepting the`City Manager and department heads as out - lined in Mr. Callinan's memo was approved. Public Works 'Dept: City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated Organization and February 1 regarding the Public Works Dept. Additional Employee organization and an additional employee, and explained.the organizational chart for the department on display. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by,Councilman:"Smith, and. approved with Counc- ilman Beary", absent, .tie,,. hiring of an addition - al''employee in the Public Works Department was approved. Southwest Blvd. City Manager Callinan advised that Engineer Retaining Waill. Hudis had solicited bids for repair of the Southwest "Blvd. retaining wall but to date had only received o.nebid of $10,000 which was high so he. would besoliciting further bids. Undergrounding City Manager Callinan advised that there funds Utilities on hand to be used for another prgAect of undergrounding utilities and that the under - grounding Committee would be meeting in the near future 'to consider same. Mr. Ralph Fitch of P. G. 0 E. was present and advised that some rough cost estimates were being prepared and that,two areas were being considered for the project; Past of the Public Safety Building; to the "Burton Avenue inter- section with no customers involved; and just' west of the Adrian Drive- Southwest Bl'vd.`inter- section along Southwest Blvd. to possibly No Name Street with approximately 20 customers involved that would have to convert to under - grounding connections. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned to the Council Returns Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 11.23 p.m. Wastewater. Use For City Manager Callinan advised he had hoped to Irrigation have a report from the Farm Advisor's office regarding use of Mr. Ponc,ia's property for wastewater irrigation but had not yet received same.. Park Improvements City Manager Callinan reported on park improve- Underway,, ments currently underway including four tables and "two barbecues installed in Alicia ."Park; installation of electrical outlets in the Major Road Policy Letter to Real Estate Commission Annual Joint Meeting Between Council and Petaluma High School District Board Page 14. February 41, 1974 cabana at Alicia Park; engaging an engineer for the tennis courts.to go in Alicia and Ladybug Parks; additional fencing in the back- stop area at Alicia Park being investigated; concession stare. at Ali -cia Park will be painted and upgraded; more tables and benches being installed at Benecia Park and the .interior of the restrooms being completed; more turf and landscaping for El Colegio Park; concession stand and restroorrt facili-tlec for El Colegio Park; sprinklers installed in E1 Colegio Park; architect engaged to design recreation build - ing in Ladybug Park; irrigation consultant is working on plan for Ladybug Park and should be ready to go to bid soon; landscaping and trash containers installed in Lilac Playlot. Discussion followed regarding small plaques to be installed to indicate organizations or individuals donating park equipment. Council indicated the matter should be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consider- ation. A brief discussion of the City's major road policy and commitments was held. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council they "Master Geographic Letter " renewal as requested by the State Real Estate Commission and advised that the request had been complied with. City Manager Callinan advised that it was time .for the annual joint meeting between the Council and the Petaluma High School District Board and it had been suggested that one mem- ber of the Cotati ®Rohnert Park School District ;Board be invited to attend also. Discussion followed during which March 11 was suggested as a tentative date for said meeting. Expense vs. Budget City Manager Callinan noted that copies of Report expenses vs. budget report for the six months ended December 31 had been provided to each member of -the Council. Golden Gate Transit City Manager Callinan inquired if any Councilor Meeting man could attend the February 6 Golden Gate Transit meeting when bus service to the college would be considered. No one indicated they could. Hallock Use of City City Manager Callinan advised he had been con- Property tatted day Mr. Hallock on Myrtle Avenue who had inquired about using the triangular piece of J De pnu t f C i 1e K APPROVED: z ------------------------- mayor Page 15. February 4, 1974 city owned property behind his residence for gardening purposes. A brief discussion fol- lowed during which the Council indicated no objection to the requested use. New EQA Regulations City Attorney Flitner reported that Resolution 74-13 concerning procedures for compliance with requirements of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 did comply with the new regula- tions and recommended that perhaps an ordi- nance concerning same should be adopted since ordinances were more binding. Pending Legislation City Attorney Flitner reported briefly on pending legislation affecting cities and pro- vided copies of the proposed bills to City Manager Callinan. Conflict of Interest City Attorney Flitner reported that he would and Disclosure Law have the guidelines and disclosure forms for the new Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Law at the March 4th meeting. A brief dis- cussion followed. X1 Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:45 p.m. J De pnu t f C i 1e K APPROVED: z ------------------------- mayor