1976/07/26 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 26, 1976
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session commencing :at Bt05 p.m. in the
City Offices, 6750 Commerce'Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Flores presiding.
Call to Order
,Ma.yor Flores called the meeting of the regular session
. to order'at approkinia.tely bo`05 p.m. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
R6.11 Call
Presents (5) Councilmen Peary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts
Absent* (0) none
staff present for all or part of.the meeting.
City Manager Call nan, 'City Attorney Flitner and Director
of Public Safety Dennett.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion of 'Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary,.'and unanimously approved, two sets of minutes
dated July 12, '-1976; one for the Budget Session and one
for the 'regular'Coincil meeting," were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills
- -Upon motion of Councilman Eck;` "seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list 'in "the amount'of $151,401.40 were
approved.-
Communications
Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion regarding
-'a letter from° homeowners in "Country'C1ub Greens, _ Unit.
C, wherein they express Aissatisfaction with Condiotti
Enterprises,'Inc., they eveloper; for slow repairs -to:;
their homes° Councilman Eck noted that the homeowners
request a councilmember` attend a meeting on July 30th
to discuss the situation. Mayor Flores and Councilman
Eck stated they will attend the July. 30th meeting with
the `homeowners e
Deer Meadow
- Councilman' Eck discussed a 'letter from several residents
Village
_:,of Deer Meadow Village apartments regarding motorcycles
Apartments
and cars using a drainage ditch area adjacent to the
apartments for racing.` 111. Callinan stated the letter
will be: referred to the`Public Safety Department for follow
up on .this problem.
Golden Gate
Councilman Roberts initiited a discussion concerning.a
Transit, Bus,
letter from Ars.' E3len Vail regarding a bus stop in front"
Stop
of her home at 8034 Adrian Drive which she would like
to have moved because of passengers littering her property
and sitting on her lawn while awaiting the bus.
Penngrove
Zip Code
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July 269 1976
City Manager Callinan indicated a copy of the letter will
be forwarded to Golden Gate Transit, and later in the
meeting Mr. David of that ;agency was scheduled to speak,
and this rnatter could again be brought up at that time,
The Council agreed.
Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning
several letters received from residents of Penngrove
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stating %raaz Penngrove had ILS vwii zip Lone, ellLA.ses.y
car�arata. frnm Rni7v� art Aarlr_ Cn4fnn� -1 man 32nhr�rtG �YatF+ri
that when he had discussed this matter at the last meeting
it was not his intent to infer that Penngrove and Rohnert
Park shared the same zip code.
Resignations
Mayor Flores directed the Council's attention to letters
from Cultural Arts
of resignation from Mrs. Rose D. Sweeney and Mr. Chet
Commission and
Crowley of the Cultural Arts Commission and Cultural
Cultural Arts
Arts Corporation Board of Directors.
Corporation
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the resignations of Mrs. ;
Rose D. Sweeney and Mrs.Chet Crowley from the Cultural
Arts;Commission and Cultural Arts Corporation were accepted;
and staff was requested to forward letters to Mrs. Sweeney
and Mr. Crowley, over the Mayor's signature, expressing
appreciation for. their service to the community.
Mayor Flores requested the press to,publicize the vacancies
for residents that might be interested in serving on
the Cultural. Arts Commission.
County 24 Hour
City Manager Callinan noted the letter and proposed
Gambling
ordinance from the County Counsel Office allowing 24 hour
Ordinance in
gambling on Friday and Saturday nights in the unincorporated
Unincorporated
areas`of''Sonoma Couxity ;-and solicited comments from the
Areas
Council concerning same.
Councilman Eck expressed concern that this new proposed
law might take precedence >over regulations concerning
gambling now'in effect in the `City of Rohnert Park. Mr.
Callinan and City Attorney, Flitner- stated the law pertain-
ed to un ncorporated ;areas of the County only.
The consensus -of the Council was to direct a letter to
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors indicating the
Council will concur with the County's j udgment in this
matter.
Non-Agenda Items
There was no one wishing to discuss a non- agenda item.
Page 3 July 26, 1976
Unscheduled Public
Mr. Lyle Amblin, Chairman of the Founder's Day Committee,
Appearances"
spoke briefly stating that this yeax'the Founder's Day
celebration would be September 10, 11 and 12; the American
Legt94 will handle the parade; discussed various activities
planx�edY for those days; presented.copies of the Founder's
Founder's Day
Day Budget to the councilmembers, and requested a contri-
bution of $1,918.00 for this year's Founder's Day
expenditures.
Discussion followed with 'the .CounciI, noting the allocation
of $1,000.00 in the Budget for Founder's Day.
: °Councilman -Beary made a motion .seconded by Councilman
Hopkins,. to., al*10 cat a- $1,918.00. for.;th.s year's Founder's
Day exp- enditures,
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend; the original motion
to maintain the $1,000 maximum allocation for Founder's
Dag as indicate,d,in: the Budget.. Councilman Eck's: motion',...'
died for lack of a second.
.,
Councilman- Beary's motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Amlin, on behalf of the,Founder's Day Committee,
thanked the Council.
Rancho Cotate High
Mr. herb Gilbert and.Mr. Frank Collins, representing the
School Marching
Rancho Cotate Music Committee, were present and spoke
Band
regarding; >the letter received from `Governor Brown's office .,
advi- sing,that the Rancho - rotate High School Marching Band
had been selected to represent the;State of California
at.the inaugural events in Washington, D.C. Mr. Collins
indicated :that since;receiving: that letter an article
had appeared in' -a local newspaper written by Michael E.
Woodson seeming to imply that the procedure for selecting
-a band'had been: improper; further stated that consequently
:.support anal contributions for.the band had declined; re-
quested Council.` support asking that letters be forwarded
to Governor Carter, President:Ford "and former Governor
Reagan requesting that they support Governor Brown's selec-
tion of a'band to'represent..the State`of California at
the inaugural events. in Washington, D. C.
City Manager Ca.11inan inquired: as to whether Mr. Collins
had been in contact with Governor Brown's office; Mr.
Collins replied in the affirmative and indicated the
`selection`of Rancho Cotate. Hig ;School Marching Band
was affirmed®
Councilman: Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, directing staff to
forward.letters, over the_Mayor's signature, to Governor
Carter, former Governor Reagan,'President Ford and other
interested individuals requesting support for Governor
Brown's selection of the Rancho Cotate High School
Uarching`Band to represent the State 'of California at
the inaugural events in Washington, D. C.
Page 4' July 26, 1976
Staff was also directed to forward a- .letter to Governor
.Brown thanking him for selecting Rancho Cotate.High
School for this honor.
Public Safety
City Manager Callinan discussed a summer uniform for
Summer Uniforms
Public Safety Department personnel, and comments made
in his memo dated July 22nd pertaining to same.
Director of Public Safetv Dennett was present and ci¢ TiiY mi Y iia i
the new summer uniform for Council. consideration, indicating
the cost of the new uniform wound be considerably less
than the usual wool uniforms. The Council expressed its
approval of the new summer uniforms for Public Safety
personnel. ;
Youth Services
Director of Public Safety Dennett introduced Mrs. Ardis
Specialist
Cry who, under a federal grant, will serve the community
Counselor
as a Youth Services Specialist Counselor. Urs. Cry spoke
briefly stating her qualifications for this position and
indicated she will be working with youths in the City
on an individual basis.
The Council thanked Director Dennett and Mrs Cry for
- their; presentations.
Plaque of
Mavor Flokes presented -Mr. Sil Cincera with a Plaque
Appreciation o,
of Appreciation for his years of serving on the Planning
Sil Cincera
Commission.
lfr: Cincer'a was present, accepted, the Plaque, and thanked
the Comical for,its consideration.
Rohnert Park ,
Mrs. Doreen'Brog, representing the Rohnert Park Womens
Nomens°
'Association, presented the Council with a check in the
Association
amount of x$453.74 for the purchase.of a merry -go -round
to be installed at Caterpillar Park.,
Councilman .Eck noted in a communication from the Womens
Association a request had been made to have placed on
the merry -go -round a plaque reading t°Donated by the Rohnert
Park Womens:Associationp`9 recommended.approval of this
request..
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council approved
the placing of a plaque on a merry -go -round to be installed
at Caterpillar Park reading "Donated by the Rohnert Park
Womens Asso:ciation , as well as having. staff put similar
plaques on equipment previously contributed by the
Association;.-
The Council thanked Mrs. Brog..and the,Association for
the contribution to Caterpllar_:' ark. ,;...
Page 5 July 26, 1976
Ad Hoc`" Mr. John Jenssen and Mr...Jack Titus, representing the
Committee for Ad Hoc Committee for Building Code Review were present
Building'Code -and gave a presentation of the Committee's progress to
Review date. Mr. Titus spoke of many `letters being received by
the City complaining of the quality of building being
constructed,; suggested that a notice be placed in the
next ne- asletter directing complaints to his home in order
that he may. compile a list of specific problems from '
residents in the community.
Mr. Jenssen discussed the Budget with regard to building
fees collected', disbursement'of these monies, adding more
inspectors to the building department; compared this year's
budget with last year's with regard'`to building department
costs and 'revenue received; felt there would be a substantial
increase in inspection fees for,the coming fiscal year
with large businesses moving into -the City.
A lengthy'discussion followed with Mr. Jenssen, the Council
and City Manager Callinan participating concerning sub-
division development fees and disbursement of same; whether
the addition of building` inspectors`aould necessarily
upgrade the quality of,houses'being built; the hiring
of a part- timeinspector`when the work load becomes heavy,
etc.;
Mayor Flores thanked Mr. Jenssen and Mr. Titus for their
efforts and time on 'behalf of the community.
Safe and Sane city Manager Callinan advised that,'An accordance with
Fireworks a Council directive; a public hearing had been scheduled
for citizen reaction to banning the `'sale of fireworks
in the community; stated.notice of the public hearing
had been published in the local newspapers.
Mayor ,Flores declared open the. public hearing on +the
sale.,or. banning of fireworks in the City.
City Manager Callinan pointed out- letters received from
Fire Services Commander Jerry'Bick,''5onoma County Fire
Chiefs, Inc. and Waldo•- Rohnert PTA,,,copies of which had
been disseminated ;to ,.the Council, all in favor of banning
the sale of fireworks in'Rohnert Park.
Mr. Jack Titus, 6081 Elsa Ave.,- spgke in favor of ,banning
the sale of fireworks;, 'suggested a City supported fireworks'
display on. the 4th of July each year.
"`There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor
Flores declared the public hearing closed.
rt After discussi ons the Council agreed to take the matter
of fireworks under advisement an d seek additional community
t.
input; indicated it would make . a decision on this matter
at the first meeting in October.
Page 6 July 26, 1976
Budget Mayor Flores,stated at this time the 1976 -77 Budget would
1976 -77 be considered for formal adoption and solicited comments
Pr any person in the chamber wishing to speak about
the proposed budget. There were no comments from the
audience®
City Manager Callinan_ advised that one letter had been
received from Mr. Tarpley of the`Rohnert Park Taxpayers
Association thanking staff for appearing at a recent
meeting of that group, to discuss the Budget.
Discussion followed between the councilmem'bers and Mr:
Callinan concerning the.tax rate which will remain the
same, or possibly drop a few cents; the merit of adding
additional staff to ,the building department, etc.
Mayor Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck,
to hire a. part -time building inspector for three months,
at which time the need would,.be evaluated for continuing
for the remainder of ,,the' f fiscal `year.
Discussion continued as to whether the addition of
building inspectors would result in 'a higher quality of
housing being built; waiting for a.report from the Ad
Hoc Committee on Building 'Code Review before taking any
specific action; most complaints being of a nature involving
finish-work such as painting and fencing, rather than
construction. ter. Callinan spoke of a time lag for recruit -
ment, budget recommendation as to salary of a part -time
building inspector and indicated staff would like to have
recommendations from the Ad Hoc ,Committee with `regard
to reviewing the 'Building Code.
Councilman Eck withdrew his second to Mayor Flores' motion.
Mayor Flores' motion died for lack of a second.
Resolution 76 -105 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976 ®77
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman:Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary,_.and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
76-103 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
File-0434, City Manager Callinan' directed the Council's attention
Lovmark to a,.memo from Planning Director Skanchy listing several
Building items to be completed at the Lovmark warehouse site prior
to the City issuing an occupancy permit.
Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Eck, to deny issuing an occupancy permit to August Lovmark
until ail ,.c4ndit ons,set forth by staff have been met.
Councilman Hopkins motion failed by the following roll
call, vote o. , .
Page 7 July 26, 1976
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins
NOES: "(3) "Councilmen teary,Roberts and Flores
Mayor Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
to grant' an occupancy permit: to <August Lovmark for his
warehouse on- South' Santa': Rosa Avenue, contingent upon
.his conformance with all staff conditions within 30 days.
Councilman Eck queried City Attorney Flitner as to whether
the: City 'cou•1d ;require Mr. Lovmark °to post a bond at this
:.:
time. ' Air. Flitner: responded in the affirmative; further
stated' if occupancy, is :granted and: conditions are not
met, the -use permit can be revoked,,
Mayor Flores` motion was approved by the following roll
call:votee
AYES. _ -'(3)< Councilmen B.eary,.Roberts and Flores
NOES': (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins
Councilmen Beary
At this point in the meeting Councilman Beary and Council -
and Roberts
man Roberts left the chamber, the time being approximately
Leave
9 0 5t9 p.m.
File 0335,
'City`Manager Callihan revewed'the,;application of. Franchise
McDonald's
' Realty 1fiterstate`Corporation.for development plan and
Restaurant`
arc -h tectural review of a proposed McDonald's Restaurant
located on the'southeast- corner of- Enterprise Drive and
Commerce Boulevard, referring<to plans on display and
the planning staff report, indicated that three staff
'.;,'recommendations
had'. "been deleted by the Planning Commission,
and 'staff would like 'these conditions reinstated, namely,
(1) Delete alumination of the roof beams; (2) The sign
be S feet in height or less, (3) Eliminate two parking
spaces and reinstate the landscaping as recommended by.
staff; stated notice of'the public hearing had been given
by publishing in the local newspaper and mailing to surround -
:.
ing property owners.
Mayor Flores declared open,the public hearing on File.:
0335,�Fridtith se Realty Interstate Corporation application
for "development plan and architectural review of a pro-
posed McDonald! S,, Restaurant.
Ma yor Flares stated for the record that Councilman-Roberts
would not participate :in the discussion of this matter;
and Councilman Beary;tiaould _not participate in the discuss-
,'
ion due `to a possible conflict of `interest.
" Frank Toth, - representing Franchise Realty Interstate
Corporation, was present and spoke in favor of retaining
the aluminated roof beams; felt the plan presented adequate
landscaping and felt the two parking spaces should be
left in the plan.
Page B July 269 1976
There being,no other person desiring to speak, Mayor
Flores declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion- followed concerning he type of landscaping
to be installed-, free standing ;:sign, with the general
feeling of the Council :being that.the structure was
attractive.
Mayor, Flores made a, motion,.seconded by Councilman Eck,
A���
to.approve mile 0335, Franchise Realty Interstate Corpora -
tion,.application for devel —p — plan and architsct'arai
review of a proposed McDonald's Restaurant located on
the southeast corner of Enterprise Drive and Commerce
Boulevard, subject to original conditions set forth by
staff, as outlined in City Manager Callinan's staff
report for this applications Mayor Flores' motion was
approved 'by the following roll call vote*.
AYES*. (3), Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Flores
:.
,File 0485, City Xanager Cellinan advised that -.the Planning Commission
Amendment to'. ; had continued unt*..l its first meeting in August considering
the Zoning the proposed. amendment.to the Zoning Code to allow mechani-
Code cal play devices in,"IC -Rec" districts, subject to issuance
of a use permits indicated notice of the scheduled public
hearing had been published 'in the local newspaper.
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN*. (2) Councilmen,Beary. and Roberts
parcel Map No. 19
City Manager Callinan advised that Parcel Map No. 19,
creating the lot for the Mcponald property, which was
displayed for Council review, had been held in abeyance
until the site and development plan had been approved
by the :Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,,seconded by Councilman
Eck,..and unanimously approved,,.Parcel Map No. 19 was -
approved.:
Councilman Beary -
At this point in t.1kie meeting, councilman Beary returned
Returns
to' the ;chamber, the time being approximately 10 ®00 p.m.
Recess
Mayor Flores declared a recess, the time being approximately
10 *.00 P.M.
Reconvene
Mayor. Flores reconvened the,meeting at approximately
JOa15'p.m with;.vall councilmen, With the exception of
Councilman Hopkins,: present.
,File 0485, City Xanager Cellinan advised that -.the Planning Commission
Amendment to'. ; had continued unt*..l its first meeting in August considering
the Zoning the proposed. amendment.to the Zoning Code to allow mechani-
Code cal play devices in,"IC -Rec" districts, subject to issuance
of a use permits indicated notice of the scheduled public
hearing had been published 'in the local newspaper.
Page 9 July 269 1976
`Mayor Flores declared "opon,the` scheduled public hearing
on File 005, Amendment to the Zoning Code to allow mechani
'cal'play'devices in "C -Rec" districts; stated the public
hearing would be continued until the August 23rd meeting
pending a` recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Golden Gate Mr. Robert David, representing the Golden Gate Bridge,
Transit Highraay "and Transportation Distriet', was present and stated
Bus Shelters with regard to the complaint "from firs. Vail regarding
the bus stop in front of her property, with the approval
of Rohnert Park I and `Cotati,itwould'be possible to move
this bus stop.around`the' corner to 'East Cotati Ave.; stated
he would follow up on this matter.
Mr. David informed the.Council that under a government
funded project`Golden Gate Transit would be able to fund
and build two bus stop shelters in the City of Rohnert
Park; presented pie tures'of 'the designed shelters.
.Discussion followed concerning the costs involved in
building these shelters.. Mr, David was queried as to
whether tine money could be funded to the City with the
_.City building the two bus shelters. Mr. David replied'
in the, negative®
Mayor Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and approved by the following roll call vote, authorizing
Golden Gate Transit to,design and build two bus shelters,
under government funding,' in "the" City utilizing plexiglas
Siding,
AYES:
'NotS
ABSENT:
Mr. David
indicated
other dar
(3)' Councilmen EA-,Roberts and Flores
(1)`` Councilman Beary
(1) Councilman Hopkins
requested color preferences and the Council
it would`like� one shelter to be brown and the
k umber.
.Mayor Flores thanked Mr. David for his presentation;
Meeting with_Jon City Manager Callinan directed the Council °s attention
Joslyn; Young, to his memo of July,22nd wherein he indicates Mr. Jon
America Homes, Joslyn of- Oantas Developwent.Corporation and Young America
Into Homes, Inc. has requested a work session with the Council
to discuss land holdings, in the area east of the railroad.
The Council agreed to confer"with Mr. Joslyn at 7 :00 p.m.,
August 9th, for one hour prior to the regular Council
meeting.
Mechanical Play ,' City Manager Callinan requested that the mechanical play
na
Devices ± devices ordince scheduled for,introduction be deferred
Ordinance.,- .. -ei. until the August 23rd meeting. The Council concurred.
Wage 10 July 269 1076
Resolution 76 -109 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT DEED, FROM THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK TO VARIOUS_ INDIVIDUALS (Portion of
A. P. No. 143- 050 -54)
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his
memo to the Council dated July 22nd concerning same.
Mayor Flores advised that:Councilman Roberts would not-
participate-in discussion of this matter.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck,.seconded by Councilman
Bearv. and annroved b,r the following : voice vote, the
reading of Resolution 76 -109 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Beaty, Eck and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT : (1) Councilman Hopkins
ABSTAIN (1) Councilman Roberts"
Resolution 76-110' A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE
CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
63 -48, COPELAND CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -3,
ASSESSMENT NO. 2.20
'City Manager Callinan reviewed'the resolution and his
memo to fhe'Council dated July 22nd concerning same.
Upon motion of:Councilman Beary,,seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following voice vote, the reading
of Resolution -76 -110 was waived, and said resolution was
adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beaty, Eck, Roberts and Flores
NOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins "
Resolution 76 -,111 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING,MATING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE
CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
67 -23, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND SNYDER LANE SEWER TRUNK
LINES, ROHNERT'PARKSANITARY SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1967
1F 'ASSESSMENT N0. 301
city Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his
memo to the Council'dated`July'22nd concerning same.
Upon motion of Councilman Beaty, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following voice vote, the reading
of Resolution 76 -111 was waived and said resolution'was
adopted.
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July 26, 1976
AYES. .(4). Councilmen. Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores
NOES. (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Resolution 76 -112
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE
CERTAIN.AS$ESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO.
.$ANITARY: EWERAGE- PROJECT NO. 1964 -1, CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK,, ASSESSMENT NO;' 1.2
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his
memo to the Council dated July 22nd concerning same.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the ;following voice vote, the reading
of Resolution 76112 was waived and said resolution was
adopted..
AYES. (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores
DOES: (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Project 1974 -12
City Manager'Callinan reviewed with the Council the bids
Commerce Boulevard
received on Project 1974-1Z, Commerce Boulevard Widening;
Widening
indicating that the low.bidder was Argonaut Constructors.
As noted by Mr. Callinan,` the bids will be forwarded,
to the'State for review and approval and then brought
back before the Council for consideration and award of
contract.,
City Attorney Flitner stated one sheet submitted by the
successful bidder had not been signed, but he did not
anticipate any problem due to this oversight.
Golf Course
City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council his
Paving
comments outlined in.his.memo ..dated July 22nd concerning
some paving work around the golf pro shop and on the
road, . to the maintenance yard.'
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Robertst and unanimously approved, the Council authorized
the expenditure of $7,500 to Ghilotti Brothers, Inc. for
extra pavement at the golf c ourse' to be done in conjunction
with the Northwest Improvement Project work, as outlined
by staff.,
Personnel for
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to a memo
Public..Safety
from Director of Public Safety Denriett dated July 14th
Department
concerning the hiring of Publ -'c Safety officers from
the reserve'force, and his.memo dated July 22nd and comments
made thereino
Payment to City Manager Callinan advised-that-the County Treasurer.os'.,�,
County for.. office had requested payment from the City in the-,
Assessment" amount of $SQ to a shortage'f a 1915 Assessment.
193.5 `Act Act rediomptio"n fund.`''
Page 12 _Tilly 96; 1976
Discussion followed with City Attorney Flitner indicating
that ''if reserve officers had been °selected through the
Affirmative Action process, it would appear that the selec-
tion of regular public safety personnel from the reserve
force would'be in order.
Discussion continued with all councilmembers participating
concerning '`the 'Affirmati.ve' Action procedure -of ''hiring
vs0 recruiting regular public safety personnel from the
reserve force, with the Council feeling being that the
normal recruitment prrJrorirl ira Gho�_J1 d be followed in hiring
public safety personnel.
Donation of
City Manager' "Callinar advised that Asst. to the City
Stove by
Manager Albright had donated a stove to be used at the
Mr. Albright
heraecia 'Recreation Building, 'and noted the letter of
appreciation from the City forwarded to him.
City Manager
City Manager Callinan stated he :would be taking vacation
Pro Tempore
time the latter part of July and the first three weeks
in August' and requested that Asst. to the City Manager
Albright be approved as City Manager Pro Tempore in his
absence.
Upon''motion of 'Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, Asst. to the City Manager
Robert Albright _was ; approved as City Manager Pro Tempore
during- Mr.;Callinan's,absence from'the City offices.
Undergrounding
City tanager Callinan advised that staff had met with
of Streamline.
P.G. &.E officials and owners of property along Commerce
Poles
Boulevard from Hunter Drive to'Copeland Creek
concerning the property owners 'financing the undergrounding
of Pe G. & E. poles. Mr. Fitch of`P. Go & E. will
,prepare a revised estimate of the cost of this Project.
- here `.is,a possibility that the City may have to advance
the money which will be reimbursed by the property
owners as building permits are``issued9 and staff will
keep the Council advised on this matter.
Mayors and
City Manager Callinan ,td cated'the'City had received
Councilmen
a bill fron'the`Mayors and tounci'lmen Association for
Association.,
expenditures for a part -time secretary and a reception.
,Discussion followed with the feeling of the Council being
7.
that in the past the designated member to the Mayors
and Councilme Association received' authorization from
his respective Council before approving expenditures.
ki.`Callinan indicated the bill mould be listed on the
next "Bills for Approval" for Council consideration.
Payment to City Manager Callinan advised-that-the County Treasurer.os'.,�,
County for.. office had requested payment from the City in the-,
Assessment" amount of $SQ to a shortage'f a 1915 Assessment.
193.5 `Act Act rediomptio"n fund.`''
Page 13 -July 26, 1976
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Robert"s', "arid unanimously approved', the Council authorized
`a loan of up ':to $50 to the County Treasurer's office
for 1915"Assessment Act redemption fund.
Cotati•- Qantas City Attorney Flitner advised that 'a' decision on the
Development Corp. Cotati= QantasDevelopment Corporation EIR lawsuit will
EIR Lawsuit be handed 'down either the middle or '.end of August.
Donation of Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning
Cannons' the recent offer of Mr. Davis to present the'City with
some "cannons for the "parks; stated'`he had been contacted
by'several residents who 'were opposed to weaponry being
permanently placed throughout "`the"community9 stated there
was no objection to the acquisition of an aircraft.
Councilman''Roberts' made 'a motion, seconded by Councilman
t�k, and unanimously approved," to' decline to accept any
weaponry "to be permanently displayed throughout the community,
and "to
rescind any previous action"taken by the Council
which approved acceptance of "said"weaponry.
Jack Padia, Golden Councilman Eck initiated a discussion regarding Jack
Gloves Padia', a resident of this area winning a recent Golden
Championship Gloves "Championship; ' felt 'some recognition from the City
'would' -bp order.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Beary,'and unanimously approved, staff was requested:
to prepare a Certifcate'of Achievement, over the Mayor's
signature; for 'Jack Padia`in recognition of his winning
a Golden Gloves championship.
Revisions to
,.Mayor Flores stated that member` "s of the Planning Commission
Planning
had requested that when the City staff made revisions
Commission
to Commission recommendations that the Commission be
Recommendations
apprised "of same. Mayor Flores indicated that a member
of the Commission might like to appear at the time of
Council consideration of the matter to participate in
"the discussion of same.
Discussion followed as to whether it would be proper
for the members of the Planning Commission to appear at
a Council meeting to reaffirm their recommendations.
The Council indicated.it would like to take this request
under advisement, but...that a memo should.be sent to the
Planning Commission advising that it-obuld! receive copies
of the staff reports and that the Commission should
work through its Council - liaison official.
Fred Rohnert
Mayor Flores noted the City was receiving excellent
Residents Golf
participation for the Fred Rohnert Residents Golf
Tournament
Tournament.
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CETA Leased--
Manager Callinan: stated that Asst. to the City
Pickups
Manager Albright had.submttted a memo advising that
CETA will discontinue funding two leased pickups for
the City, mould like approval to purchase two pickups.
A copy of Mr., Albright °s memo was presented to each,'
councilmeno The consensus of the.Couneil was to place
fhismatter on the next agenda -.and requested staff,;''to
indicate the need for the additional vehicles.''
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the Decker Bowling Alley% stated the water was S�nniror�
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,p, the sewer is being tested and things appear to be
going well.:
Mr. Decker expressed an interest in the cannon matter
discussed earlier in the meeting. Councilman Roberts
explained the background of the subject and reiterated
h s,co4versations with several residents of the community
who were opposed to having ,cannons mounted permanently
in the City.
Mayor Flores queried,Mr. Decker; as to` whether a large
trash receptacle adjacent to the entrance of the bowling
,
alley could be moved. Mr. ,Decker .said he would be pleased
to move the receptacle as long,.as .there was no expense
involved.
Gift for
Mayor Flores.advised that Secretary Wanda Park would
secretary
be moving from the City and presented a gift to her.
Wanda Park
Mrs. Park thanked the;Council for its thoughtfulness.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned
the meeting at approximately 11015 porno
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