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1974/01/07 City Council MinutesBicycle for City Staff Project No. 19561 Amended Assessment No. 6.52.1.11 .Councilman Roberts presented_a girl's.,,bicycle, to City Manager Callinan, which he had ridden into the Council Chambers prior to the meeting, and advised that Mrs. Dean Cantwell had donated the bicycle to the City. Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. l..95.6-1, Amended Assessment ,.No. �6.52.11.11. ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 7, 1974 The Councilof the..City of Rohnert Park met this.date.in regular session commencing at 7:100 p. m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Call to Order Mayor Flores called,the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: '(4)'t Councilmen Beary, Roberts, Smith, and Flores Absent: (1) Councilman Hopkins Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, City Attorney designeeFlitner, Engineer Hudis, Architects Simons and Palmer, and Supt. of 'Public Works Wiggins Mdqybr Flores noted for the record that Councilman Hopkins was absent due to illness. Invocation Rev. Leon Holm, Cross and Crown Lutheran -Church, offered an invocation prayer for the new year. , Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith,..and unanimously approved, the minutes of December 10 and 17 were approVed'as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Bea'ry, and.unanimously approved, the bills submitted per the attached list in the 'amount of $58,442.82 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was ta'ke'n on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. Bicycle for City Staff Project No. 19561 Amended Assessment No. 6.52.1.11 .Councilman Roberts presented_a girl's.,,bicycle, to City Manager Callinan, which he had ridden into the Council Chambers prior to the meeting, and advised that Mrs. Dean Cantwell had donated the bicycle to the City. Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. l..95.6-1, Amended Assessment ,.No. �6.52.11.11. Resolution "No. 74 -01 Page 2. January 7, 1974 City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Rohnert Park -= Cotati Clarion, explained the amendment, and advised that no written communi- .cations had been received. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT PROJECT NO. 1956 -1, ASSESSMENT NO. 6.52.1.11 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 - -01 was waived and said resoltuion was adopted. Construction Industry Mayor Flores noted.that the representatives of Assn. of Sonoma County the Construction Industry Association of Representatives Sonoma County were not yet present and that he would recognize them when they arrived. Cotati - Rohnert Park Mayor Flores recognized Cotati - Rohnert Park School Districtt School District Trustees Tony Carbone, Maurice Trustees re K--12 Fredericks, and Gloria Garrett. District RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR K -12 STUDY Mr. Carbone advised that the Petaluma High School District Board had recently withdrawn its support of the K -12 school district study and had requested a study of a much larger Construction Industry area. He urged the Council Assn. of Sonoma County members to attend the January 10 meeting of Representative the County Committee on School District Organi- zation at which the matter would be considered. Mr. Fredericks advised that the Cotati - Rohnert Park District Board would be requesting the County Committee to prescribe boundaries of a K -12 district which would encompass Cotati and Rohnert Park. Mrs. Garrett spoke briefly concerning the importance of the Cities- Schools Coordinating Committee. 'Resolution No. 74 -02 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR K -12 STUDY Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council adopted Resolution No. 74 -02 by title. Construction Industry .'Mayor Flores recognized Mr. Karney Barberian, Assn. of Sonoma County Executive Director, of the Construction Representative Industry Association of Sonoma County. Mr. Page 3. January i, 1974 Barberian discussed the proposed Copeland Creek Drainage Man fee increase and the proposed Capital Outlay Fund Fee increase and suggested that a transfer tax be considered in lieu of increasing the Capital Outlay Fund Fee. City Attorney Maxwells advised Mr. Barberian that he had previously advised the Council that as a General "'Law city the State pre- empts the 'City on imposing a transfer tax. Further discussion followed with Mr. Barberian during which the Council expressed appreciation for the cooperative working relationship with the Construction Industry Association of Sonoma County. Ordinance No. 214 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ROHNERT PARK YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council concerning the Youth Advisory Panel dated January 4 and Mayor Flores distributed copies of the Student City Council recommendations concerning same. The matter was deferred pending further study. Ordinance No. 215 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94 BY CHANGING THE COPELAND CREEK DRAINAGE PLAN ACREAGE FEE City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the fol- lowing roll call' vote, the reading of Ordinance No'. 215 was waived and said ordinance was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Roberts, Smith, and Flores NOES: (0) None ABIRRNT ° (1 1 ('niine, 1 man Pn -nlr4 v,C Page 4. January 7, 1974 City Attor.ney.,- Maxwell gave some background on, "anti.li tter;" .ordinances in the state and Supreme- Court-.decisions on same; he then reviewed and explained Ordinance No. 217. Councilman Beary made a motion which was seconded by,Mayor Flores, to introduce Ordi- nance' No 217. Said motion failed to pass on the following roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 217 was not introduced: AYES (2) Councilmen Beary and Flores NOES: (2.) Councilmen Roberts and Smith ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins Resolution No. 74-03 RESOLUTION 'OF.-THE, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONSENT- ING TO ELECTION CONSOLIDATION AS REQUESTED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD.OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, .TRUSTEE AREA NUMBER THREE DISTRICT WITH ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT.ILECTION, IN THE EVENT AN ELECTION MAY BE HELD IN SAID DISTRICTS ON MARCH 5, 1:974 AND IF NECESSARY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ELECTION.ONLY_, REPRECINCT THE TERRITORY IN WHICH THE BOUNDARIES DO NOT COINCIDE City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -03 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution.No. 74 -04 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT RE SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION LITIGATION City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading.of- Resolution No. 74 -04 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -05 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Storm Drain Easement through Self Service Furniture Property) City Manager <C;allinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of<Counc lman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -05 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Jaycees Representative Mayor Flores recognized Dr. George Henley, Dr. George Henley, representative from the newly formed Jaycees organization. Page 5. January 7, 1974 Dr. Henley made a brief presentation con- cerning the goals and aims of the Jaycees and ,.offered the groups services to help plant the trees being offered by the City at no charge LQ residents, File. No. 0327 Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Re Fenc ing, Hedges; ,and Walls in Side Yard Line o,f.,Co.rner Lots City Manager Callinan explained the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to fencing, hedges, and,walls in the side yard line of corner lots. Mayor Flores opened the scheduled public hearing on File No. 0327, proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to fencing, hedges, and walls in the side yard line of corner lots. City Manager'Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Rohnert Park-Cotati Clarion And that nn written communications had been received on the matter. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 218 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63; ZONING ORDINANCE (Front Yards, Side and Rear Yards and Vision Clearance Requirements) City Manager Ca'llinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of rou nc M la n SM & i t h , A-A Councilman Beary, and approved by the fol- lowing roll call vote, the reading of Ordi- nance No. 218 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Roberts, Smith,'and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins File No. 0325 City Manager reviewed and explained the prom Proposed Zoning posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance'per- Ordinance Amendment re twining to prohibiting home occupations in Prohibiting Home garages, carports, and accessory structures.' Occupations in Garages Carports, and Mayor Flores opened the scheduled public Accessory Structures hearing on File No.- 0329, proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to pro- hibiting home occupations in garages, carports, and accessory structures. Page 6. 1 January 7, 1974 City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Rohnert Park-Cotati Clarion and that no written communications had been received on the matter. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance No. 219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Home Occupation) .City Manager Callinan explained the'ordinance. Discussion followed. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by File No. 0263 ' Discussion was held on the proposed amendment Planning Commission to the Zoning Ordinance re recreational vehicle Recommendation re storage in residential areas during which it- Changing Recreational was decided to set the matter for public Vehicle Storage hearing. Mayor.Flores noted there were several Requirements in interested persons in the audience and gave Residential.Areas them the opportunity to speak. ''Mr. John Gallagher, 304 Burton Avenue, was.., recognized. He advised he belonged `to a rec- reational vehicle-club and the group was Councilman Roberts., to introduce Ordinance No. 219. Said motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Flores ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins File No. 0330 Mayor Flores opened the scheduled public Proposed Amendment to 'hearing on File No. 0330, proposed amendment Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the Pertaining to,Appeal appeal and review section of said ordinance. And Review Section of said Ordinance, City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the Rohnert Park-Cotati Clarion and that no written communications had been received on the matter. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared,the public hearing closed. Afyer a brief discussion between City Attorney Maxwell and City Manager Callinan, introduc- tion of proposed ordinance amendment was deferred until the January 21st meeting. File No. 0263 ' Discussion was held on the proposed amendment Planning Commission to the Zoning Ordinance re recreational vehicle Recommendation re storage in residential areas during which it- Changing Recreational was decided to set the matter for public Vehicle Storage hearing. Mayor.Flores noted there were several Requirements in interested persons in the audience and gave Residential.Areas them the opportunity to speak. ''Mr. John Gallagher, 304 Burton Avenue, was.., recognized. He advised he belonged `to a rec- reational vehicle-club and the group was Page 7. January 7, 1974 willing to cooperate, but the proposed ordi® nance as.written would_-be expensive for owners to comply with; i.e. building a con- crete pad to accommodate the recreational vehicles. Mr. Charles Currier, 491 Alta Avenue, was recognized. He.asked how many complaints had been received regarding storage of recreation- al vehicles. Staff estimated 6 -10 over the years. Mr. Currier indicated that of the approximately 50 persons attending the public hearing at -the Planning Commission on the matter, only one.had'spoken in support of the proposed amendment as written. He suggested that another committee.might work out an acceptable solution to the matter. Mr. Tom Piazza, 7576 Beth Court, was recog- nized. HP .rj'uggPq+Ptj 't'la t p�rl�ing n v� "O reational vehicles be allowed so long as no, health or safety hazard is created. Mr. G:len,Regusci, 7454 Burton Avenue, was rec- ognized. lie indicated he did not believe the proposed change in the ordinance would accomp- lish a desirable solution. Mr. Dan Daigle, 7051 Blair Avenue, was recog- nized. He advised that parking recreational:,. vehicles away from the owner's residence was unacceptable to most, but indicated a willing- . ness 't o nno, pe »�'Fe r. i, t-'h r e .. M1-9 9 .s.! t s t L� :v L 3 r�aSvaiauze re6U_LCL i. _L0rI=a . Mr. Tom Piazza was again recognized. He stated that his in po'!icy on his recreational vehicle specified that he must have immediate access to it, e.g. it could not be stored away from home; therefore it would be impractical to store it elswhere .Mr. Ron Cox, 990 Camino Coronado, was recog- nized. He indicated he believed that rec- reational vehicle owners could get together and work out a more workable ordinance and recommended that such a committee be formed. Mr. Bill Walter, 7322 Burton, was recognized. He indicated that the proposed ordinance would pose. problems for many recreational vehicle - owners, but thought a workable ordi -p nance could be developed Mayor Flores asked those who had spoken on the matter if they would be willing to serve on a committee to draft a more suitable amend- Page 8. January 7, 1974 m ment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning storage c of 'recreational vehicles. Agreement to so serve was indicated from those who had spoken. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to set the matter of an ordinance amendment concerning storage of rec- reational vehicles for public hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith., and unanimously approved, an Ad Hoc Committee re storage of recreational vehicles was established to be comprised of those who had spoken during the meeting; the committee previously appointed by the Planning Commission and any other resident who so indi- cated within a week. Councilman Roberts was appointed as chairman of said committee. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:10 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approx- mately 9025 p.m. with all Councilmen except Councilman Hopkins present. File No. 0143 City Manager Callinan read a letter from Dale Deer Meadow Village Johnson, Commonwealth Properties, Inc. dated December 28, 1973 confirming that his firm intended to comply with the original covenants, conditions and restrictions on the subject development as well as dedicating park land to the City. Discussion followed during which it was pointed out that no occupancy permits would issued for completed units until all details are taken care of. Further discussion followed regarding the possibility of collect - ing the increased Capital Outlay Fund Fees recently adopted for this development. City Attorney Maxwell opinioned that there was no legal way the City could collect the new fees on this particular development since the units were substantially complete. City Manager Callinan advised that he had a meeting schedul- ed with representatives for the development and would try to obtain the additional fees. City Attorney Maxwell brought to the attention of the Council that a condemnation suit had been filed to obtain necessary easements for the development and that the new owners had indicated the easements would be deeded to the City so that problem would now be resolved. Page 9. January 7, 1974 Project No. 1973-9 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his Corporation-Yard memo dated,January 4, 1974 to the Council con- cerning,Project No. 1973-9, Corporation Yard. Architect Larry Simons explained that the proj- ect was substantially the same as when first presented'to the Council except for increased costs. He advised that the original estimate for the project was $121,949 (August 1973), $11,585 must now be added due to inflation, and $5,500 for storm drainage required by the Sonoma County Water Agency, making a total estimated project cost of $139,034. Mr. Mike Palmer of Architect Simons office explained the site plan and architectural draw- ings on display. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized a call for bids on Project No. 19739, Corporation Yard. Project No.. 1973-12 Street Overlay (Adrian Arlen & Almond) Water Systems Report City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated January 4 concerning Project No. 1973-12, Street Overlay for Adrian, Arlen and Almond streets, and the request for an extension of time from the contractor. A brief discus- sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, an extension of time for Project No. 1973-12 was granted to February 15, 1974 for Reichhold and Jurkovich, contractor for the project. City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated January 4 concerning the water systems report. Engineer Hudis was;present and advised he had met with a Mr. Ford of the State Water . Resources Board who had much information on the water situation in the area which had been com- piled in connection with a report being done for the Sonoma County Water Agency; that Mr. Ford had indicated that the water recharge area for Rohnert Park was between Rohnert Park and Sebastopol, not from the hills to the east. Engineer Hudis'explained a chart on display obtained from Mr. Ford which reflected the water tables for two wells in the area which had been monitored for a number of years and which confirmed that Rohnert Park wells are not affecting these wells in our basin; i.e. our basin is being recharged equally each year. Engineer Hudis also pointed out that our wells are recharging despite the amount of rainfall each year, and that Mr. Ford had indicated Page 10. January 7, 1974 Rohnert Park was in the most ideal spot in Sonoma;County for using ground water as a muni - cipaal water supply. A lengthy discussion fol- lowed during which Engineer Hudis recommended that an in -depth study be done cooperatively by the appropriate state, federal, and possibly county agencies; he advised that the Sonoma County Water Agency is now interested in shar- ing the cost of such a study. City Manager Callinan suggested that Engineer Hudis might compile a report from information now available from the state to be used in connection with Project No. 1973 -11, Wells 10 and 11 since these wells will be needed this summer, with the understanding that an in -depth report as recommended by Engineer fiudis be done prior.to drilling any more wells. He pointed out that the in- -depth report recommended could not be completed in time to get the two wells on line for this summer, that all indications are that we have an excellent water supply which is not harming the water supply of Cotati or the surrounding rural area. Upon questioning from the Council, City Manager Callinan staffed that the city does have a pro - posal from the USES to conduct a study but since the State Water Resources Board is already conducting a study in the area for the County Planning Department that it would be advantageous for the city to have a joint study by said agencies. By consensus of Council, Engineer Hudis will prepare a report for submission to the Plan- ning Commission for environmental approval with sufficient copies for distribution to interest- ed parties and Cotati residents who have been concerned about water supplies and who would be invited to.the public hearing to be held by the Planning Commission. Retaining Wall City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his Failure on Southwest memo to the Council dated January 4 concern - Boulevard ing the retaining wall failure on Southwest Boulevard. Engineer Hudis estimated it would cost approxi- mately $5,700 to correct the problem and pro- posed that he pay half said cost since he felt some responsibility for the problem. Discus - sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the proposal from Engineer Hudis was accepted and a call or negotiation for bids on the work authorized with efforts to be made to take Page ..11., Jahuar y 7, 1974 care of the problem under emergency procedures. Plaque for City Mayor Flores advised that he and Councilman Attorney Maxwell Roberts had been working on a project to pre- sent a token of appreciation to City Attorney Maxwell,_,read the text of a plaque expressing appreciation to Mr. Maxwell for his years of service to Rohnert Park, and presented said plaque to Mr. Maxwell. Adjournment to Mayor Flores adjourned the regular session of Executive Session the meeting at 10:15 p.m. to an executive ses- sion to consider appointments to the Planning Commission and other committees. Reconvene Mayor F1 ' ores reconvened the regular session at approximately 10:55 p.m. with all Councilmen except Councilman Hopkins present. Planning Commission.. Mayor Flores asked City Attorney Maxwell for Appointments an opinion whether or not Planning Commission- ers could be appointed for one year terms. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment and Recreation Commiss City Attorney Maxwell responded that the ordi- nance would have to be amended since it pro- vided for staggered four year terms, but that the Council could make appointments now and state its intention to amend said ordinance to provide for one year terms. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts , and i M L ^- u1sly a—p—red, Y Dr. George Henley was appointed to the Parks. ion to fill the position ' of Dick Driggs who resigned. Planning Commission Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Planning Commissioners Eugene Grenache and Sil Cincera were re-appointed to the Planning Commission with the understanding that the applicable ordinance would be amended to pro- vide for.one year terms. City Attorney Maxwell indicated he would pre- pare an appropriate amendment to the ordinance which would provide for one year terms on the Planning Commission to be on a calendar year basis. County General Plan Mayor Flores appointed the following indi- Committees viduals to the designated County General Plan Committees: Mr. Robert Ryan Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission Community Clean -up Day Animal Control Honorary "Citizen Award -aCi ty "Attorney Maxwell Page 12. January 7, 1974 Mr. Victor Avilla Transportation Mr. Leslie Symonds Housing The Council discussed a date to have a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion and possible topics of discussion. It was decided to hold a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on Janu- ary 14 at 8 :30 p.m. immediately following the joint..Council- Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 7-`00 P.M. Mayor Flores reviewed his proposal for a ;Community Clean ®up Day to be held Saturday, February 23. -`A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by. Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved., the proposal for Community Clean -up Day was adopted. A copy of'said proposal is attached to the original of these minutes. Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning animal control within the city, advising he had traveled around the city with City Manager Callinan for approximately an hour during the daytime and observed only minor animal con- trol problems. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, staff Was requested to review the working hours for the.Animal Control Officer with the pos- sibility of. increasing evening hour patrol. Mayor Flores recommended to the Council that City Attorney Maxwell be designated an Honorary Citizen of Rohnert Park. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded.by Councilman'Roberts, and unanimously approved, City Attorney Maxwell was designated an Honorary Citizen of Rohnert Park and staff instructed to 'prepare the appropriate certi- ficate. Benecia Park Recrea- Mayor Flores brought to the attention of the tion Building Council some needed repairs to the Benecia Park Recreation Buildings namely, floor the replace - ment and new window coverings. A brief dis- cussion followed.' Upon.motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Page 13. January 7, 1974 the necessary funds to retile the floors and install new window,coverings were approved with Public Works personnel to perform the labor. Sebastopol Grant Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning Sebastopol obtaining a grant for ,bus service and requested staff to obtain more information on same. Councilman Roberts advised there were state grants available for bus service but only for cities under 5,000 in population and that the City of Cotati was looking into such a grant. Street Lights Councilman Roberts, referring to a December 26 letter to P.G. & E. regarding some street lights burning during the daytime, asked the disposition of the problem. Mr. Ralph Fittclh of P. G. C r who was present, responded that the electric eye had been replaced and the problem corrected. City Attorney Flitner Mayor Flores introduced Mr. John Flitner who will be the new City Attorney. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mr. Flitner's appointment as City Attorney was reconfirmed at a salary of *600 per month. Population Estimate City Manager Callinan advised that the State Department of Finance had telephoned that the new population estimate for Rohnert Park was .11,500 and that written confirmation should be received shortly. League Institute for City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Planning Commissioners Council dated January,,4 regarding the League of California Cities Institute for Planning Com- missioners to be held February 6-8 in Palm Springs. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, all Planning Commissioners who wished to attend said conference were authorized to do so and one-half the cost for Planning Director Skanchy to attend was approved. Park Plaza Shopping .''City Manager'Callinan reviewed his memo to the Center Council dated January 4 concerning water main reimbursement for Park Plaza Shopping Center'. He pointed out the location of the water main on the General Plan map on display. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mayors' and Council- men's Assn. of Sonoma County Revenue Sharing Funds Budget City Manager Callinan advised that Rohnert Park was the host for the January.17th meeting of the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association to be held at the Gold Coin Rest- aurant on College View Drive. City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Co 7 uncil.dated January 4 concerning Page 14. January 7, 1974 City Manager Callinan was authorized to endorse the check i,..e.c . eiVed from Self Service Furniture over to Garris6n"Pacific Properties, Inc. for reimbursement ofthe subject water main. Councilman Roberts requested an opinion,,.from, City Attorney Maxwell whether or not he should have voted on the matter since Mr. Garrison was his landlord.­ Mr. Maxwell advised there was no conflict of interest on the part of Councilman Roberts. Wastewater Irrigation City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Demonstration Project Council dated January 4, 1974 concerning the request for funding for the wastewater irri- gation project conducted at the sewer plant. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman.Roberts, and unanimously approved, 050. was approved for the wastewater irri- gation demonstration project as set forth in the December 27th letter from Lloyd Harwood, City Street City Manager.Callinan requested that the report Commitments on city street commitments be deferred to the next regular meeting due to Councilman Hopkins absence. -The report was deferred. Work Session on City Manager Callinan recommended that a work New County Water session be scheduled on the new County Water Agreement Agreement. A brief discussion followed. The Council decided to have said work session on January 14 following the scheduled joint meetings with the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. City Attorney Flitner advised the Council he had advised the Santa Rosa City Council on the new County Water Agreement and would be finish- ing up the matter for them. He indicated that if the Council felt there would be any conflict Mr. Maxwell should advise the Rohnert Park "Councilzon the matter. A brief discussion fol- -lowed during which Mr. Maxwell advised he had reviewed the new agreement and could see no areas of conflict. Mayors' and Council- men's Assn. of Sonoma County Revenue Sharing Funds Budget City Manager Callinan advised that Rohnert Park was the host for the January.17th meeting of the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association to be held at the Gold Coin Rest- aurant on College View Drive. City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Co 7 uncil.dated January 4 concerning Page 15. January 7, 1974 uncommitted,:Revenue Sharing Funds. A brief `discussion followed.. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the uncommitted balance of Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of *55,611 was approved for the construction of tennis courts with the locations of same to be determined by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Petaluma Hospital City Manager Callinan advised the Council that District Board Meeting the Petaluma Hospital District Board would hold Wastewater Matters Additional Public Safety Officer its January 31st meeting in the Council Chambers and urged the Mayor and as many Councilmen as possible to attend. City Manager Callinan discussed with the Counc- i I A noti n4Z of ; c I­n=v4 __ __ 4-1— ncerning LIV= possible establishment of',the Laguna de Santa Rosa as a 208 Planning Area for wastewater treatment and disposal considerations. He advised he had discussed'the matter with Dr. Joseph of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and it was felt that since the wastewater' treatment plan for the Laguna de Santa Rosa area being worked out cooperatively between the Cities of Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and Rohnert Park,-and the County of Sonoma was moving along well, another planning organization was not. necessary. Discussion followed during W,k;-,k _Wkn 0ounc4I 4ndicated agreement with ­��44 L.Al_ _ _LJ. _L U j- L staff's recommendation. City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the third additional Public Safety Officer position, as discussed during budget sessions, should be hired since three of the four new ,officers must attend the 10 week POST basic course. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the hiring of another Public Safety Officer was approved as previously indicated by the Council during budget sessions. Population Projections City Manager Callinan advised that information for Grant Funds had been received which indicated that popula- tion estimates for wastewater facilities grant funding purposes were low for Rohnert Park, that he and Harold Welborn of Yoder-Trotter- Orlob & Associates would be going to Sacramento later in the week to try and change the esti- mates. Page 16. January 7, 1974 Santa Rosa Urban City Manager Callinan advised that he would be Renewal Project attending a hearing by HUD on the Administra-, tive Complaint filed by the City in connection with the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Project and that he would keep the Council posted on the matter. Ladybug Park Plans City Manager Callinan advised that Planning Director Skanchy would be preparing the land- scape plan for Ladybug Park and recommended engaging Russell Mitchell to prepare a drainage system plan in order.tb move along more rapidly with the park development. A brief discussion followed Project No. 1973 -8 Copeland Creek Bridge on Country Club Dr. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved,the employment of Russell Mitchell to prepare a drainage system plan for Ladybug Park was approved. City Manager Callinan advised that McGuire and Hester, contractors for Project No. 1973 -8, Copeland Creek Bridge on Country Club Drive, had requested an extension of time due to the weather. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, an extension of time to February 28 was approv- ed for McGuire and Hester on Project No. 1973 ®8, Copeland Creek Bridge on Country Club Drive. City Attorney Maxwell City Attorney Maxwell expressed appreciation to the Council for the plaque presented to him earlier in the meeting, for designating him as an Honorary Citizen of Rohnert Park, and gen- erally expressed thanks for the good working relationship over the years. He also compli- mented the Council on its appointment of John Flitner as the new City Attorney.. Conflict of Interest City Attorney Maxwell answered questions of and Disclosure Law the Council concerning the new Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Law. Council requested i'!r. Flitner to keep them informed on rulings and possible changes in the law. Mrs. Dean Cantwell Mrs. Dean Cantwell, 8520 Liman Way, was recog- nized'. She commented that the Council had given consideration and recognition to young people and senior citizens in the community and expressed the hope they would also express appreciation for the so- called "Trapped Genera- tion ". Page 17. January 7, 1974 Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at 11:55 p.m. to January 14 at 7:00 p.m. 4—Deput# Cit)(/Clerk ............ Mayor Armando F. Pores Mayor January P, 1974 Community Clean-"p Day pasic The Ottq Council has made Entensive and successfu7 city beautification efforts. These efforts, which have had considerable resident support have promoted a sense of oride in our community and have served to enhance Rohnert Park, As a natural extension of our desire to make our city neat and attractive, 1 propose that we set up 0' project that mill enable res ,­ard lar�,,,e items which detract from their property and consenuently the city. There are many situations where residents do not have the means to transport these items to the d m)') or are not physically able to handle heavier items. Since the need is nhviously there, I propose that we designate Saturday, February 23, as Community Clean-ur) on Y. Further, I sugges t that we place a coupon in our next rity ne-sletter and request that our local news- papers publish the indicated coupon to secure maxtmurn community particioation. I also recommend that me ask our 3ocal communit, service orpanizattons to oarticipate in thts project -2- by provid!ng trucks and manpower. The Council should also authorize the partiOnatton of a two man public works crew, to be used if necessary, to insure the success of the vroject, The project should he no-nrMnated by the City Council and specific areas of the city can be assigned to oartictpattng groups when all the couoons are returned, �--'a fl'u —r" C o i J, T) o r I City of Rohnert Park aommunity Cleanup Day Project Saturday, February 23, 1974 f have large items which I would like to have discarded, Please arrange to have them picked up ph the above date, Thank you. Name Address Tele0one Number Return to: Cftq of Po;rk Communitp Cleanup Project 675o Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, California 949V8 Armando F. Flores Mayor I Major Otto Heautificatinn Project (Tree and Shrub Planting) Since we received such a significant community response toour residential tree planting project last year, I propose that Eve authorize another heaitiftcatton project this year. As you will renaH, the program that we adooted last year was unique in that we gave thn residents an opnortunity to select from four varietien of trees, Last year we offered: Locust, White Birch, Liq4idambar, and Floworing pl= This y ear p 1 propose that we make avatiabletV, folloming varieties: Flowering Gherry . moderate to fast growing, 151 to 30, Raywood Ash - moderate Urnwing, 20' to 50' Silver Maple - fast qrowing, 401 to No' White Birch . moderate to fast growing, 201 to 301 Our orogram of city beautification through tree VanUng will truly enhance our city if we continue to offer trees of diverse growth expectntions,colors, shanes and textures, The above trees manifest this nhilosophy IgggIsted Shrubs Aza 1 eaf--, Py ra c P r t ha - Star Jasmin,-� Basle Proposal The city will nurchase 600 trees (15o of each variety) and the necessary number of shrubs at whole- sale prines. Residents may request to have a tree planted in their front pard or in the sidewalk planter strip in front of their home at no cost. They may also purchase, at cnot, any number of Naleas, Pyracantha, or Star ri We presently have allocated $5, 000 in Pahl ZO Works Budget Catogory 622. 1 recommend spending, 1 $-;P300 for this S;oectftc project. 1 have Kdicate(l, the best nursery nrice qnotations below and the addittonal expenses required of this project. All the trees are first quality nursery stock in 5 gallon containers, Flowering Cherry at $1 nor container 150 tress at $4 ner tree 600. Raqwoad Ash, Star Jasmine 150 trees at $4 per tree 6no Silver Maple 150 trees at $3.50 per tree White BIrKI 150 trees at P.P5 Per tree 637-50 Tree Atvky� 600 at 750 each 450'' Fertilizer and Soil mix- 200. -----XVFTV 705 The above trees wth the excetion of the Olver Maple are offered by the Trees of America Nursery. The Maple is offered by SkyTark Nursery. The shrubs will be ordered according to the numher requested and KII be paid for by the residents who order them. They will all he I s t onality nurserq stock in one gallon containers, Azaleas at $1 nor container Pyracantha at $7 per container Star Jasmine at $1 per container AddMino! co;%mank 1. The trees will be made avatlableto residents on a first come first served basis,, The tree planting mill be done by Nt',tj employees and local organtzations will be asked to Oartictpate in the pvojcct (Lions, Homeowners, Optimist, 2011.30 and the Jaycees) The Cul0ral Arts Corporation will be asked to Kdtcate specifte areas of 6 city that are tn need of trees. it map he necessarp, to speak to the rostdents of theme areas indiNdualiq reqardinq narttcpatton in the project, 4. The project should be organived by the end of February and the planting wtll commence in Aorth 5. 1 suggest that a coupon of the type belo'v be placed in the local newspapers to puhlictze the project. City of Rohnert Park Residential Tree and Shrub Planting Pro-lect am a resKent o f Rohnert 1-lark and T wonij 7 ke the tree inlicated helow to he planteol, pard ­sidelvalk planter (,,!re(Y., Please indicate lot and 2nd choice, Cherry - mod erqte to fast growing, 15, to 30* ----Haywood Ash - moderate growing, 201 to 501 Maple - fast growing, t ,® to 801 Birch - moderate to fast growing, 201 to 30, 1 would like to purchase $;4e shrubs Odicatelbelow, 2' c3 1 !- i Lai k Valea(s) at 11 per gallon container at $1 per gal Ion container Star Jasmine at 17 per gallon container Please send a check with this coupon for the shrubs desired. Return to Ro4nert 050 Co Rohnert A d d r e s s Park Citg Offices - Beautification Project nmerce Ovd, Pa rk, Ca 11 1 0 9 n 9 4928