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1976/11/22 City Council MinutesROHITERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 22, 1976 The.Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at,7.-15 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 Council- men and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters with no specific ­:action taken. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7015 p�ma and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores Absents (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting., City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/ City EnIgineer Brust and-Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Cou ncilman H . opkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list`in the amount of $165,717,43 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on amy commun- ications except as noted specifically in these minutes., Schools A motion was made by Councilman Beary that the report of Council Ad Hoc Committee re,, elementary school situation, which was scheduled on the agenda for 8.45 p.m., be moved to the beginning oi: the agenda. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved. Resolution No. 76-179 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHINEIRT PARK CITY COUNCIL RESPONDING TO THE EXPRESSED CO)ICER.N OF THE COTATI-ROHNERT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RELATIVE 1.70, OVER CROWDED, CONDITIONS WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ANDiDECLARI11IG THAT All EMERGENCY EXISTS AND IMPOSING A FEE ON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPNIENT TO ALLEVIATE CROWDED CONDITIONS IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. Councilman',R.oberts read a letter from the Cotati-Rohnert Park School District, dated November 22, 1976, concernipc7 the prob- lems of education in regards to overcrowding in the schools. City Manager Callinan read Resolution No. 76-179. Discussion followed during which certain changes were made in the content of said resolution. . Page 2 November 22, 1976 Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, to adopt Resolution No. 76 -179. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, to amend the original motion, to delete Item No. 3 on the last page. Discussion followed with Councilman Roberts withdrawing from his second to amend the original motion. The original motion to adopt Resolution No. 76 -179 was changed and approved by the following vote. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and T9____- r laves NOES: (0) None It was agreed that Councilman Beary and Councilman Roberts will continue to remain as an active Council Ad Hoc Committee re. the elementary school situation. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R Resolution No. 76 -176 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIMS OF BEN AND DELORES JONES. Resolution No. 76 -177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROHNERT 3',.^ F.l: GOLF COURSE CORPORATION" TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO P..G.& E. Resolution ~so. 76 -178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL (FOR TRAINING PURPOSES) Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 76 -176 through 76 -178, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolutions were adopted. Ordinance No. 319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTION? 2.08.010, CHAPTER TWO OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A TIME LIMIT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD IN ONE SESSION. City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 319 was waived. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Page 3 November 22, 1976 Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 319 was adopted. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores Appointment to Cultural Mayor Flores informed that the Council was considering one Arts Commission appointment to the City's Cultural Arts Commission to fill the position vacated by the resignation of Martha Butler, and that copies of fact sheets have been submitted by Patricia Sutton, Claira Brown, Susan Roth, John Behl and.Mildred Kenny, who was not to attend the meeting. Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public hearing open on the appointment to the Cultural Arts'.Commission. The Council interviewed Patricia Sutton, Claira Brown, Susan Roth and John Behl briefly. Councilman Beary motioned to appoint Patricia Sutton to the Cultural Arts Commission, which was seconded by Councilman Roberts, but failed by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Roberts NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, and Flores Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins;, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, Claira Brown was appointed to the Cultural Arts.Commission. Councilman.Eck motioned that we recommend the appointments of John Behl and Susan Roth to the Board of Directors of the Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation for appointment to; Board. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved. AYES: (5):.Councilmen Beary,,Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers, the time being Leaves approximately 8:15 p.m.' Resolution No. 76 -180 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT PROJECT NO. 1957 -1, ASSESSMENT NO. '6.9.4.1.1 -1 Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. 19564 -1, Amended Assessment No. 6.9.4.1.1 -1. There being no one desiring to be heard and no written communications received, Mayor Flores closed the public hearing. Page 4 November 22, 1976 Mayor Flores advised that Councilman,Beavy would decline from participating in the discussion or voting on this matter because of a possible conflict of interest. Upon motion , of - Councilman Roberts, seconded by Mayor Flores and approved by the following vote, Resolution No. 76 -180 was adopted. AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary - Resolution No. 7,6 -181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT.PARK CONCURRING IN THE SONOMA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Parcel Map No. 29 Councilman Eck motioned to approve Project No. 1976 -14, subjec to providing of additional landscaping in the front parking lot. Said motion was seconded by Councilman 1?oberts, and unanimously approved. Planning Director Skanchy explained: Parcel Map No. 29, which was displayed, located in the area east of Avenida Calla north of Southwest Boulevard, and west of Snyder Lane. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck motioned to approve Parcel Map No. 29, subject to modifications of landscaping repair of the existing parking lots on the site'. Said motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary motioned to table Parcel Map No. 29 until an update on compliance with previous conditions for development in the area is received by the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck and unanimously approved, with Councilman Hopkins absent, reading of Resolution No. 76 -181, was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES: (4), Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) ;None ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hopkins Project No. 1976 -14 City Manager Callinan briefly explained Project No. 1976 -14 Public Safety Facility and architectural and site plan on display for the public safety facility to be developed on east side of Country Club Drive, north of Eleanor Avenue. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers during Returns the above discussion, the time being approximately 8:23 p.m. Parcel Map No. 29 Councilman Eck motioned to approve Project No. 1976 -14, subjec to providing of additional landscaping in the front parking lot. Said motion was seconded by Councilman 1?oberts, and unanimously approved. Planning Director Skanchy explained: Parcel Map No. 29, which was displayed, located in the area east of Avenida Calla north of Southwest Boulevard, and west of Snyder Lane. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck motioned to approve Parcel Map No. 29, subject to modifications of landscaping repair of the existing parking lots on the site'. Said motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary motioned to table Parcel Map No. 29 until an update on compliance with previous conditions for development in the area is received by the Council. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved. Page 5 November 22, 1976 File No. 0497 Dr. Peter Weber, 5960 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and discussed the letter of appeal to the City Council concerning the condition of a 60' building setback line on the'Rohnert Park Expressway side of the ro osed medic Z o ff° p p a ice ui ing to be located on the northeast corner of Snyder Iane and Rohnert Park Expressway. Planning Director Skanchy described map of File No. 0497. Discussion followed. Mayor Flores made a motion to uphold the appeal relative to reducing the setback to 40' instead of 601. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Beary and approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts File No. 0500- Quantas Mayor Flores declared the scheduled public hearing5open on Development File No. 0500, application for rezoning of 12.53( +) -acres on the west side of Snyder Lane, south of Copeland Creek and approximately 325.,feet north of Southwest Boulevard from "A" (Agricultural) to "PA-PD" (Professional Administrative, Planned Unit Development) District ('A:P. No. 143340 -49). There being no one in the audience wishing to be heard on File No. 0500, Mayor Flores motioned that said matter be continued to the next meeting meeting of the Council on December 13th, 1976, Said motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on File No'. 0500, application of precise development plan approval fora medical and professional complex to be located on 2.24( +) acre portion of the above mentioned 12.53( +)acre parcel. There was no one wishing to be heard Motion was reinstated by Mayor Flores to reschedule File No. 0500, for the next regular meeting of December 13, 1976. Said motion was duly seconded and unanimously approved. "Country Roads, A Model City Manager Callinan initiated a brief discussion concerning Neighborhood" "Country Roads, A Model Neighborhood ", a proposed 740 Unit development in the unincorporated area immediately adjacent to City'southeastern boundary. Councilman Hopkins .moved to authorize Mayor Flores to send a letter to the Sonoma County.Board of Supervisors and others opposing the proposed "Country Roads" development. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Page 6 November 22, 1976 File No. 0495 Attorney William Dowdy, City Manager Call.inan mentioned, Attorney Dowdy °s Letter directed a letter to the Council requesting that the matter of Reconsideration for of the general plan ammendment located east of the City Off.irrz. Sequoia Construction be reconsidered concerning..ts deniel. Discussion followed. The Council agreed that its action of the rezoning and general plan ammendment on the area of the east of the City Offices will be reconsidered on the next meeting's agenda of December 13th, 1976. Recess Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point of the meeting, the time being approximately 8:55 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:00 p.m. with al.l Councilmen present. File No. 0412 Planning Director Skanchy explained about a sample of the Codding Office Building roofing material to be used on the proposed Codding Office re. Roofing Material Building on Commerce Boulevard. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary declined from participating in this matter because of a possible conflict of interest. Councilman Eck motioned to approve the type of roofing material. Said motion was seconded and approved by .the following vote. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck,-Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary State Department of City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning a Transportation re. letter received from the State Department of Transportation Traffic Signs in regards to the freeway traffic directional signs to Sonoma State College. Councilman Beary motioned that the matter of the letter from thy; State Department re. freeway traffic directional signs to Sonoma State College, be tabled. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and failed by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Hopkins NOES.: (3) Councilmen Eck, Roberts and Flores. Mayor Flores made a motion that a letter be directed to the State Department of Transportation to provide the City of Rohnert Park with other, alternatives for Council consideratipn. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Eck and unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins.; Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Page 7 November 22, 1976 Community Development City Manager Callinan recommended that.a proposal for a Block Grant Application Copeland Creek pedestrian and bicycle bridge be made under the Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Year 1977. The bridge will cross Copeland Creek at the east end of the Senior Citizen development on Enterprise Drive. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, application for the . pedestrian and bicycle bridge be made to the County Social Service Department for the Fiscal Year of 1977 Community Development Block Grant Application. AYES:. '(5) .Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: ()) None Flood Hazards Map Approved by H.U.D Installation of Protective Railing or Fence on Baron Drive Lot The Flood Hazards Map approved by H.U.D. was displayed for review by the City Council.. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan indicated that he had discussed the matter of installing a protective railing or fence on Baron Drive lot backing on to Southwest Boulevard, property belonging to Mrs. Foldvik, with Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Brust. City Manager drew a map describing the accident that occurred a year ago from a car going through her fence. Discussion followed. Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust was recognized and spoke briefly concerning a solution on regards to what might be done for the back lot for protection. Councilman Beary moved to authorize staff to install a raised concrete barrier to the rear of the Foldvik property as explained by staff. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck., Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Acquisition of Trash City Man 4ger Callinan referred to Director of Public Works/ Pump for Public Works City Engineer Brust's memo requesting approval to acquire a trash puhp for the City Public Works Department. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins moved that the acquisition for a trash pump be approved. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins., Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Page 8 November 22, 1976 Undergrounding Commerce City Manager Callinan reviewed the map concerning the estimate Boulevard's 'overhead of the individual property owners,involved on the Commerce High Voltage power Boulevard frontage of the estimated amount they will be ex-. Lines pected to contribute for removing the overhead power lines that exist on Commerce Boulevard from Hunter Drive South to Copeland Creek, P.G.& E estimate costs will be $35,000. Discussion followed. Councilman Roberts ,Councilman Roberts left the Council Chambers during the above Leaves discussion, the time being approximately 9 :14 p.m. Discussion continued. Councilman Hopkins motioned that staff follow up on its recommendations concerning unde�rgrouiding Commerce Boulevard's overhead high voltage power lines. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Eck and approved by the following vote. Councilmen Beary and Roberts declined from participating in the discussion or voting because of possible conflicts of interest. AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Flores. NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Beary and Roberts Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returns to the Council Chambers at Returns approximately 9 :17 p.m. Rohnert Park Farms City Manager Callinan spoke briefly on the $100 contribution (Mr. Grossi) made by Mr. Grossi, of Rohnert Park Farms, as an expression Contribution of his appreciation for the community. In the past years the contribution has been given to youth groups. Upon motion of Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the contribution made by Mr. Grossi will be referred to the Youth Advisory Commission for a recommendation for use of the funds. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Flu Shots for Employees City Manager Callinan reported that flu shots will be given on Tuesday, November 30th., from 2 :00 to 4:00 p.m. National League of City Manager Callinan advised that the National League of Cities., Conference of Cities, Conference of Cities, will be held in Denver starting Cities on Saturday, November 27th, and suggested that a Councilman attend. A motion was made to have a,'member of the City Council or Staff attend the conference. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkins and unanimously approved, Police Car and Motorcycle Bids Electrical Power Hearing Page 9 November 229 1976 City Manager Callinan reviewed-the bids received for a police vehicle and motorcycle, both to be funded as part of the Traffic Safety Grant recently receiv ®d by the City. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins moved to authorize staff to acquire a police vehicle and motorcycle. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None City Manager Callinan advised of a State hearing to consider the electrical generation needs of the State and also of P,.G.& E.'s letter to him requesting attendance at the hearing. Discussion followed during which Councilmembers indicated that they would not be able to attend the hearing. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and approved by the following vote staff was authorized to attend the hearing regarding the needs of future electrical power. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck Conflict of Interest City Attorney Flitner commented briefly on the Conflict of Proposition 9 Interest laws. Memorandum re. City Attorney Flitner briefly referred to his memo report Morotorium concerning moratoriums. Resolution No. 76-182 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE ROHNERT PARK CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE OR PARTIALLY RELEASE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY POSTED FOR THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OR FOR THE PAYMENT OF LABORERS AND MATERIALMEN POSTED PURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY UNDER THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT (GOVERMMENT CODE §66410 et.seq) Property Tax Sale City Attorney Flitner explained the resolution. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary and unanimously approved,; Rosolution No. 76-182 was adopted by the following vote. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts City Manager Callinan described the parcel of property adjacen- to the railroad south of the Velvet Cork restaurant that is going tobe, for sale because of delinquent taxes, and advised that County inquired of the City's interest in acquiring this property, if possible. Discussion followed. Page 10 November 22, 1976 Mayor Flores moved to purchase the property for use as Open Space. Said motion was seconded by Councill-0- 'P V T,i, 4:7n i I on by the following roll call, vote. AYES. (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Roberts Councilman Hopkins moved to have the City simply acquire the parcel if possible for back taxes. Said motion was duly seconded but failed.by'the following vote. AYES: (1) Councilman Hopkins NOES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores A.B. Dick Building as Councilman Beary read a proposed resolution to declare the a Historical Monument A.B. Dick Building-,, located. at 5430 Commerce Boulevard, as a City Historical Landmark. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary made a motion to submit said resolution to the Cultural Arts Board for comment. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Hopkinsand unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Mr. Boggs Mr. Boggs, architect who will be remodeling the A.B. Dick building, was recognized and expressed agreement of the resolution made by the City Council concerning said building as a Historical Landmark. Press Release re. Mayor Flores read his press release, dated November 22, 1976, School Bonds concerning the failure of the school bond issue of the November 2nd election, 1976 and Mr. Beary's participation in the campaign. Discussion followed with no comments being permitted from the floor. Residential Mayor Flores referred to his memo, dated November 22, 1976, Development Committee re. report of the Residential Development Committee. Discussion followed. Mrs. Phyliss Fore, 940 Ellen Avenue, was recognized and stated that Debra Homes should be discontinued from receiving occupancy permits from the City, until the existing homes are fixed. Helen Lawrence, 5705 Dorian Drive, was recognized and stated the bad conditions of her home upon residency. Phyliss Fore was recognized and asked the Council if building permits could legally be terminated for Condiott i Homes. City Attorney Flit ' ner stated in reply that if enough people living in these ho ' mes wrote to the State Board about Condiott.i `Homes then possibly action could be taken against them. Discussion followed. Page 11 November 22, 1976 Jim Hall, 750 Barry Court, was recognized and expressed his idea of possible scare tactics to Condiotti Homes for results. Mayor Flores suggested that the matter be open for Council consideration. Discussion followed. Mayor Flores motioned that Art Condiotti be scheduled to appear at the next regular meeting of the City Council on December 13, 1976, to further discuss this matter and that building permits not be issued to his firm pending resolution of the follow -up problems. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Mayor Flores spoke to City Manager Callinan suggesting that he draft a letter to Condiotti Homes with comments of the City Council's intent, and that Condiotti Homes outline a program of rectification of each separate complaint. Phyliss Fore., 940 Ellen Avenue., thanked the City Council for their concern and help, and the above action taken. Growth Referendum Councilman Eck requested that the growth plan referendum be put on the next agenda for discussion. Flores Newsletter. Councilman Eck expressed disappointment at Mrs. Briscoe not being allowed to speak when she wanted to after Mayor Flores read his press release earlier in the meeting. Federal Funds City Manager Callinan informed that $23,640 has been received from the Federal Government to employ persons. J,djournment There being no further. business, Mayor Flores adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:53 p.m. to December 13, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor - FINAL REVISION COTATI - ROHNERT PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT OFFICE 6750 Commerce. boulevard Pohnert Park. C'olifarnrn 94928 Phony 7956851 BOARD RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RESOLUTION. NO. 76 -179 (COPIES ATTACHED). oy WHEREAS the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District is faced with a severe lack of facilities required to accommodate the school popu- lation to be generated by recently approved residential developments in Rohnert Park, Cotati, and parts of Sonoma County, and WHEREAS the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District is desirous F � � of cooperating with the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati, developers and builders so as to impose the minimum inconvenience on the public and school children, and to preserve the educational quality of schools, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of 'trustees of the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District as follows: 1. That students coming from recently approved,residential developments cannot be accommodated in existing facilities without having an adverse effect on the educational environment in the Cotati Rohnert Park School District. 2. That the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati, and the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County, request developers and builders to help the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District to ease the temporary lack of facilities. 3. That the Superintendent and the Buil.dinq Committee of the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District are directed to work cooperatively with the city staffs of Rohnert Park and Cotati in resolving the problem of crowded conditions in the District. (2) 4. Ni. ,I tIt(, ci t is z: (.)I Rohnoi 1. 11ark tiiid c'()t.iI i ire kit ki—1 to continue efforts to entice industrial and commercial developments to the community to promote a better ratio between assessed valuation and student population than now exists. 5. That we do support the intent of the Resolution No.79 -1.79 of the City of Rohnert Park, if adopted, responding to the expressed concern of the Cotati- Rohnert Park School District. relative to over- crowded conditions within the school system and declaring that an emergency exists and imposing a fee on residential development to alleviate crowded conditions in the school system. THE DISTRICT DOES HEREBY DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Both District and City recognize that unless emergency measures are taken a crisis will. result in that- the overcrowding of schools will adversely affect the educational quality as identified in the Position Paper of the District. (pg. 2, Item 7) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in order to insure effective long -range planning by the School Board as regards housing of future student population from developing areas in the City of Rohnert Park, we do hereby pledge our continuing efforts to work cooperatively with the City of Rohnert Park in making a regular assessment of the potential student housing capacity in our District relative to the number of residential building units under construction. To achieve this goal, we request regular meetings between the designated committee of the City Council ,ind th(� 1iuildiny Committee of th(,� .School Board, on a quarterly basis. ( 3) DULY AND REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Cotati- Rohnert Park School D.i. strict Board of Trustees, this 22 day of November , 1976. AYES: ( 4) Trustees Fredericks, Camozzi, Carbone and Costerouse NOES: ( 0 ) ABSENT: ATTEST . as Clerk of the Board APPROVED: President of the Cotati - Rohnert Park School District November 2S, 1976 Press LLInqse During the last month, I have seen much dissent and anger over Lou Bearqts incomplete efforts to register voters in specific netohborkondq Prior to the November ?nd election, The controverso that has arisen has Prompted questions reparUng the inteprLty of Lou and the intentions of Phqllts Fore and Cathy Briscoe, This greatly bothers me because f have a Personal respect and admiration for these three nersons. Lou and I have been Personal "ends for many years us well as colleagues on the "A UOUncth Phyllis and Cathy are nersons who have, in my ootntonp demonstrated themselves to be concerned parents and individuals interested in securing the best Possible educational facilities for our children® Theq contributed an enormous amounVof time and effort toward the passage of the school bond tssue My comments are intended to place this matter in proper nersnecOve and to honefuDy out an end to this undesirable and unproductive controversy, At a public meeting of the School Bond Committee, we were told by a spokesperson for Lou that he had registered individuals in his assigned areas, I and every- one nresent believed this to be true. There was much concern when the anmmtttee found out that this, in fact, did not occur. The concern exts ted has ical 3 q Wanse the reqis tra ttnn dead! tne had JaPsed and a new registration effort could not be made. Lou has Publicly acknowledged his mistake, Cathy and Phyllis have also truthfully stated their concerns with reference to Lou's error in judgment. The matter must be evaluated solely within the context of the Committee's functions since Lou has been a Productive and effective councilman. The new school bond committee will need the continued Support and talents of these capable persons. continued discus- ston of this matter will only serve to jeooirdtze the oassage of the new bond proposal. Let's correlate our efforts toward meaningful ends favorable to this very critical issue. I Armando F. Flores Chatrm,an,, F(!,11 1976 Rohnert T`ark-Cotatt School Bond Committee