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1977/02/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 14, 1977 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices. 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Call to Order.... 1..:Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7 :10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5*) Councilmen,Beary Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores Absent: (0)' None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitter, whose time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Hrust, Planning Director Skanchy and Fire Services Commander Bick. Approval of Minutes Councilman Eck noted that page 7, paragraph three, of the January`24, 1977 minutes should reflect that Councilman Robert's.,motion was ruled out of order instead of dying for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of January 24 were approved as corrected and the minutes of January 31 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Communications State Park Bond Act of 1976 City Attorney Flitter Arrives Jogging and Exercise'Circuit Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $585,065.91 were approved. Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communications except as noted'specificially in these minutes. Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning Director .of Parks and Recreation Pekkain's February 7th memorandum regarding State..Park -Bond Act of 1976 funds allocations and noted that it was difficult for him (Councilman Eck) to attend the committee meetings on.Wednesday . Discussion followed. City Attorney Flitner arrived.at.this point in the meeting, the -time being .approxiamtely 7:20 p.m. Councilman Roberts indicated he would serve as Councilman Eck's`alternate to the County's State'Park Bond Fund Alloca- tion committee. Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning a letter received from Stephen Meade suggesting establishing a jogging.,.. circuit and exercise station. . resolution No, 77 -17 - esolution No. 77--18 3esolutiori No . 77 -19 aesolution No. 77-20 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEAL.ED:PROPOSALS (Community Center Alterations, Project No. 1976 --19) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL BOND ISSUE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNIFICATION MEASURE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT AND URGING,A.LL CITIZENS ,:TO. VOTE IN THE ELECTION RESOLUTION OF THE_CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE Page 2 February 14, 1977 City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Meade's letter had been referred to Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain for follow up. Adding Nan- ,Agendaed There were no, requests' to Cdrisider non- agendaed items, other Items than Councilman Beary requesting to place under Matters from Councilmen consideration of a stop sign on Burton Avenue at Bernice Avenue and on Southwest Boulevard at Burton Avenue. Water Conservata.on City Manager Callinan noted.that.Council communications contained a letter from the Planning Commission endorsing the establishment of a water conservation program. Unscheduled Public There was no person in the audience desiring to address Appearances the City.Council as a unscheduled public appearance® City Historian Mr. Peter McCormick, member of the Cultural Arts Corporation, was recognized and generally reflected on the selection of an individual; to compile the city's history for publica- tion. fie informed that the City Historian Editorial Commit- tee recommended Mr. John DeClercq, 286 Adele Avenue, for appointment to the position of City Historian and introduced Mr. and Mrs. DeClercq. Mayor Flores congratulated Mr. DeClercq on his selection as City Historian, Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, Mr. John DeClercq's selection as City;Historian by the City historian Editorial Committee was ratified. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R> City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo to the Council dated February 10, 1977 for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar', Resolution No, 77 -14 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (from Debra Homes, Inc., Parcel. A, Country Club Estates..Subdivision No. 5, Unit B) Resolution No. 77 -15 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR,S:EALED PROPOSALS (Well Nos. 15 and 16, Project No, 1977 -05) Resolution No, 77-16 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Bicycle Bridge Copeland Creek., Project No.::1975"13)': . resolution No, 77 -17 - esolution No. 77--18 3esolutiori No . 77 -19 aesolution No. 77-20 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEAL.ED:PROPOSALS (Community Center Alterations, Project No. 1976 --19) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL BOND ISSUE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNIFICATION MEASURE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT AND URGING,A.LL CITIZENS ,:TO. VOTE IN THE ELECTION RESOLUTION OF THE_CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE Page 3 February 14, 1977 Resolution No. 77- 21 +,;x;" RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING.CALL FORBIDS ON NEW CITY AMBULANCE; Resolution No. 77 -22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOR UNPAID CAMPAIGN STATEMENT COSTS Resolution No;. 77;2;, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST OF;,LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Resolution No. 77 -24 RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 151 (Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1964 -1, City of Rohnert Park, Assess- ment No. 1.1.1 -1) Resolution No. 77 -25 RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF ATTENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN 'ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION'`OF INTENTION NO. 151 (.Sanitary Sewerage Project No. 1964 -1, City of Rohnert Park, Assessment No. 1.1.1 -4) Resolution No. 77 -26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISH- ING`SYSTEM IN THE GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT AREA Resolution No. 77 -27 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THREE (3) POLICE VEHICLES ResolutionNo. 77 -28 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED (from Transamerica Title Co, Northwest Improvement Project No. 1974 -11) Parcel _Map No. 31. Approving Parcel. Map No. 31, for building site immediately north of Cal Skate facility Premium Pay for Motor- Ratification of $60 per month premium pay for Motorcycle cycle Officer officer. Typewriters for Dept. of Public Safety Resolution No. 77 -18 Authorizating acquisition of typewriters for Department of Public Safety Mayor Flores requested that Resolution No. 77 -19, concerning unification, be removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Eck requested that Resolution Nos. 77 -18 and 77 -22, concerning supporting school bond'issue and legal action re. unpaid campaign statement costs respectively, be removed from the Consent Calendar, Discussion followed. Upon,motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 77 -14 through 77 -28, with exception of Resolution Nos. 77 -18, 77-19 and'77 -229 which were removed from the Consent Calendar''and other matters, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolu- tions were adopted' and other matters approved. i. RESOLUTION s'UPPORTING-SCHOOL BOND ISSUE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No: 77 -18 wa ''taived anal -.said :resolution was adopted. Page 4 February 14, 1977 Resolution No. 77 -19 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNIFICATION MEASURE ON MARCH 8TH BALLOT AND URGING ALL CITIZENS TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION A.discussion was held concerning the proposed resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, read -. ing of Resolution No. 77 -19 was waived and said resolution was adopted.'' AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and. Flores Resolution No. 77 -22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOR UNPAID CAMPAIGN STATEMENT COSTS A discussion was held concerning the proposed resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and= unanimously approved:, reading of Resolution No. 77--22 was'waived and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No. 323 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 311; (1976) ALSO KNOWN AS SECTION 2.36.030 OF CHAPTER 2;'OF THE RO'HNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Re. Appoint - ments to Youth Advisory Commission and Terms of Office) City Manager Callinan, referring to his February'10th memo, the proposed ordinance. ,,,explained Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconaea'by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 323 was waived and said ordinance introduced. Planning and Zoning City Manager Callinan advised that because only three (3) ' Matters amendments'to the General Plan are allowed per year that the Council should conclude both public hearings for File Nos. 0495 and 0500 before taking action. File No. 0495.. -- David Planning Director Skanchy explained David Rosenberg's appli_ Rosenberg, General cation for a General Plan amendment and rezoning of a 2+ Plan Amendment and 1/2 + acre parcel located east of the City Offices; reviewed Rezoning !-application his planning staff report; referred to a preliminary site _ r_ thi _ the Planning C plan which was dis�ileayeci; �.iaivi�iueu uadt l.aa� r.Laiiiiiiig wm„i,is- sion recommended the Council's approval of the subject appli- cation and 'advised that notice of public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. Discussion followed concerning future consideration of a precise development plan. - Mayor Flores declared the;.public hearing open on David Rosenberg's application to -amend the General Plan to change the designated land:use from High Density and Open Space (10 -20 units per acre) to Professional and Medical and to rezone from "RM -1500" to ,'IPA -PD'o District a 2 1/2 + acre parcel located north of Avram Avenue, south of Copeland Creek (A.`P. No. 143n- 060- 33..and 143 - 060 -33). t.: Page 5 February 14, 1977 -City Manager.Callinan informed that a letter, dated February 3, 1977, had been received from David: Rosenberg and copies disseminated to Council members. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed concerning Mr. Rosenberg's letter and its representing a binding or verbal commitment for the proposed use of subject property. City Attorney Flitner ...opioned that the letter represented`a verbal commitment on the part of the applicant. File No. 0500 - Planning Director Skanchy explained Qantas Development Qantas Development Corporation's application for a General Plan amendment Corp, General Plan and rezoning of approximately 15.33 + acres located west Amendment and of Snyder Lane, .north 'of'Southwest Boulevard and south of Rezoning Application Copeland Creek, reviewed his planning staff report; explain- ed the proposed application and referred to a site plan which was displayed; future precise development plan approval; informed that the Planning Commission recommended the Council's .approval of subject application subject to certain conditions; and advised that notice of public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. Discussion followed concerning the Land Use Element of the General Plan, single family residential development as pro- posed, and traffic circulation. Mayor Flores declared the public hearing open on Qantas Development Corporations' application to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan and rezone 15.33 + acres (A.P. No. 143- 340 -34 and 143- 340 -49) as follows: a. To change the designated land use of 6 acres plus a portion of A. P- No. 143- 340 -49 from Office and 'Busi- ness Services to High Density Residential and Open Space (10 -20 units per acre) and rezone same to "RM- 2000 -PD" District. b. To rezone the easterly 6 acres, plus a portion of A.P. No. 143- 340 -49, from "A" to "PA -PD" District c. To rezone 2.8 acres of.A.P. No. 143- 340 -34 from P1AP9 to "R1- 6500 -PD91 District City Manager Callinan.noted that no written communications had been received, Mr. Jon Joslyn, Qantas.Development Corporation, was recognized and described transitional uses in the area of the proposed rezoning, and attempt to delineate zoning and land use of the above mentioned property. Page 6 February 14, 1977 Mayor Flores expressed his.opinion that the single family lots as proposed (with zero lot lines) were too small and that he would not endorse tae concept of developing 11R -111 ,lots, any less than 6500 square feet in area® Mr. Joslyn generally reflected upon progress made in develop- ing small single family lots, inviting the Mayor to view such a subdivision in Santa Rosa., Mayor Flores reflected that areas zoned for small 11R -1" lots some time ago had generated problems.. Mr. Joslyn expressed that some ex eri.ments did not turn out initially as desirable as possible® There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no written..communications received, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing:closed. Discussion followed concerning development of small single family lots, i.e. provision for children, being more afford- able, undesirable''aspects of having less room between neigh - bors, and procedires in making amendments to the City's General Plan. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at its February 28th meeting to amend the General Plan land use designation of 2 1/2 + acres (A.P. Nos. 143- 060 -33 and 1.n nr_nnn% t..,,.- rT! -I- n .�- _`7 r- __ n.,, -. /In nn Z- _L-to° V.VlI-JO/ Ll.U111 11Lr11 LC11o.L4y a1AU VjJ�11 JY4l:G \LV -4%j UllLk.o per acre) to Professional and Medical as proposed by David Rosenberg (File No. 0495). Ordinance No. 324 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change -A.P, Nos. 143.060 -33 & 3.8, File No, 0495) Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, reading of Ordinance No. 495 was waived and,said ordinance introduced. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, to direct staff to prepare.a resolution for considera- tion at its February 28th meeting to amend the General Plan land use designation of 15.33 + acres (A. P. Nos. 143- 340 -34 and 1LE3- 340 -49) from Office and Business Services to High Density Residential and Open Space (10 -20 units per acre) as proposed by Qantas Development Corporation (File No,0500). Said motion failed by the following roll call vote, AYES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Hopkins NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Roberts and Flores Page 7 February 14, 1977 Discussion followed. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to direct staff to prepare a resolution for considera- tion at its February 28th meeting to amend the General Plan land use designation. of 15.33 + acres (A.P. Nos. 143- 340 -34 and 143 - 340 -49) from Office and Business Services to High Density Residential and Open Space (10 -20 units per acre) with the understanding that the proposed 4500 square foot single family lots would be changed to 6500 square foot lots, the balance as proposed by Qantas Development (File No.. 0500) Discussion followed between Council members, staff, and Mr. Jon Joslyn. Councilman Beary's motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts Ordinance No. 325 AN ORDINt,VCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change -A.P. Nos. 143 - 340 -34 6 49, File No. 0500) Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, reading of Ordinance No. 325 was waived and said ordinance introduced. AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOE : (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts File No. 0033 - Planning Director Skanchy reviewed the application of Payless Rotten Robbie, Gas Station for a freestanding "Rotten Robbie" sign to be Freestanding Sign located on the southeast corner of College View Drive and Southwest Boulevard, described the proposed use of the former Gulf Service Station, proposed colors and construction materials of the proposed sign as depicted in a rendering which was displayed, and advised that the Planning Commis - sion had approved installation of the sign subject to condi- tions. Mayor. Flores questioned if the sign would be the colors depicted in the rendering (i.e. purple, red and white). Planning Director Skanchy answered in the affirmative. Mayor Flores expressed that earthtone colors would have been more suitable. Councilman Roberts reflected that the sign afforded the opportunity to upgrade the existing building, especially in light of prior scrutiny of other busineses and service stations. He commented that the sign had been moved back, Page 8 February 14, 1977 the size was. allowable, the name was a matter of personal preference of the applicant, but that the structure should be considered as a new facility. Councilman Roberts suggested the applicant submit a different plan that would snow now now the existing structure will be improved; and provide for a sign that would not cause any traffic hazards. City Attorney Flitner, upon the Council's request, commented on imposing reasonable conditions for revision of the existinE structure under the present use permit and/or related -to the sign's consideration. Mr. Comstock, Harris and Comstock, Attorneys. at Law,,,.w-_as recognized and informed that he represented the applicant. He informed that he wasn't prepared to make a presentation concerning the architectural treatment of the existing structure, but only the freestanding sign. He advised that a building permit had been issued, and that the applicant had complied with the conditions suggested by staff and the Planning Commission, i.e. setting the sign back, using slump stone, painting of the building, etc. He expressed that the sign was a trademark of the applicant's business and opioned that the sign was the only applicable matter for considera- tion by the Council. Mr. Don L. Robinson, applicant, was recognized and generally reflected upon the existing structure's appearance, informing that it was his intention to clean the premises. Mayor Flores questioned if the color scheme of the sign proposed was integral to his business. Mr. Robinson answered in the affirnative. Mayor Flores expressed that the major objection to the proposed detached sign was its color. Mr. Robinson expressed that the rendering displayed didn't do the sign justice. Mr. Robinson, at the request of Mayor Flores, described the painting of the service station structure. Councilman Beary briefly commented on imposing on the applicant the Council's opinion of what colors should be used. Discussion followed during which Mr. Robinson informed that the bays of the service station structure would be left vacant. City Attorney Flitner offered his opinion, at the request of Councilman Roberts, that procedural-l-,.1 the Council shouldn't require a substantial rennovation of the premises because there had been a change in its ownership. Discus- sion resumed during which Mr. Flitner reviewed the contents of the Municipal Code as it relates to issuance and review of use permits. Page 9 February 14, 1977 Councilman Beary,made a.motion, which was seconded by Council- man Hopkins, to Dot take.any action concerning the Rotten Robbie sign. Discussion followed, Councilman Hopkins withdrew his second. Mayor Flores then seconded Councilman Beary's motion, which comas approved by the following roll 'call vote: AYES: W - Councilmen Beary, Eck, Roberts and Flores P10ES: (1) Councilman Hopkins Councilman `Fck made'amoton to direct staff to review the conditions imposed under architectural approval concerning treatment, painting and landscaping, to make sure that those standards are upheld. Discussion followed during which the motion died for lack of a second. Reces`. Mayor Flores declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time'.being' approximately 8:55 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:02p.m. with' all Councilmen present„ File No. 0137 - ..City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, Ryan Outdoor Advertisin5 dated February 10th, concerning expiration of outdoor Billboard Signs advertising signs located on the west side of the freeway adjacent to the Pisani Monument and Gates Acoustinet and ; the,sign located on the east'side of U.S. 101 freeway on Commerce Boulevard. just north of Empire Tractor, He noted that copies of a February 7th letter from Ryan Outdoor Adver- tising and his February 8th letter responding to same had been disseminated to each Councilman, also, that the Planning Commission had granted two weeks extension on ,..,.Its consideration of the latter two of the billboard signs. Mr, Kaj Iiansen, Ryan Outdoor Advertising, was recognized = and,'requested that consideration of the three billboard signs be continued' because his attorney was unable to be- ,present and he desired legal representation. Discussion followed: Upon motion of Councilman Beary; seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously 'approved, 'consideration of the three bi =llboard structures owned by Ryan Outdoor Advertising was continued to the City' Council's' February 28th meeting. File No. 0205 - Mayor Flores noted that Planning Commissioners Goff and Spivock /Rohnert Haydock. were present in the' - audience. Property, Proposals for Development Councilman Beary informed that:•he would abstain from discussing and/or voting on the proposals for development of the Spivock /Rohnert property north of the golf course, on advise of the City�Attorney, due to a possible conflict of interest. Page 10 February 14, 1977 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council, dated February 10th; noted that ?. report prepared by Crocker Homes (Mountain Shadows Subdivision) had'been disseminated to each Councilman and read Planning Director Skanchy's memo dated February 14, 1977 indicating that the Planning Commission had-endorsed:alternate "C" in said report. v Mr. Callinan noted that his memo stated that lots backing up to the golf course would contribute $3,000 towards the construction of the proposed golf,course, he noted that the amount should have been $2,000 for the lots in the Rohnert property area because it was proposed that the land for the Golf course in that area be given to the City at no cost. Mr. Harvey Kamany, 6375 Clark Avenue, Dublin, Crocker Homes, was'recogrnzed and informed that he had appeared before the Planning Commission seeking its endorsement of one of three alternative concepts.for development of the Spivock and /or Rohnert property and introduced the golf course's designer Gary Bayer, of Rohnert Trent Jones. Mr. Gary Bayer, 705 _Forrest Avenue, Palo Alto, was recognized and generally described the amenities of developing a golf course and residential district as proposed in Alternate "C". General discussion followed concerning the proposed golf course's close, proximity to the existing municipal course and hazard:to homes immediately adjacent to the proposed golf course. Planning Commission Haydock was recognized and expressed the Planning Com mission endorsement of Alternate Plan "C"_ because of its low density development, provision for open space through a golf course, and feeling that such a development would not have an adverse impact on the school system. General discussion followed between Council members, staff and Mr. Kamany concerning .the City's participation in development of the golf course, Alternate Plans "A" and "B"; commitment to issuance of building permits on a yearly basis; comparison of the cost involved in purchasing and developing openopen space opposed t_ thl _pen space end ____�eationai space Q.1. vyyV�CU 4V V11G V�7G11 afJQC:G GUlcl L'C I:L'G C: I.i. V11ct.L facilities provided by the golf course; use of Federal Revenue Sharing funds; General Plan land use designation and zoning; operating and maintenance costs; incurring of bonded indebtedness; present City golf course; conducting of public hearings, etc. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council endorsed the concept of Alternate Plan "C" and directed staff to initiate proceedings for the complia- tion of information and set for public hearings the necessary amendment to:the.General Plan and rezonings concerning same Page 11 AYES: (3) NOES: (0) ABSTAIN: (2) February 14, 1977 Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Flores None Councilmen Beary and Eck Debra Homes, Inc. Mayor Flores referred to Director of Public Works /City Ban on Building Engineer Brust's memo concerning service to homeowners. Permits Mayor Flores, after inviting comments from the audience, complimented Debra Homes on the improvement in their services to homeowners and urged the continuance of same. Councilman Eck Leaves Councilman Eck left the Council Chambers at this point in and Returns the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :45 p.m. and returned at approximateey 9 :47 p.m. Water Situation: City tlanager Callinan solicited comments from Council Emergency Plan members concerning the draft of a Water Shortage Emergency Plan submitted. Discussion followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan and City Engineer BruSt concerning water production and implementation of a water, conservation plan. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Mayor Flores, to remove item "b" (Phase II) concerning adopting a no water connection policy for new building permits until water emergency is over and place same under Phase III (c) in the Water Shortage Emergency Plan. City Manager Callinan advised that a mailgram had been received from Governor Brown concerning water conservation. Mr. Rick Smith, 495 Arlen Drive, was recognized and recommended that,item "b41 under Phase II of the Water Shortage Emergency Plan be kept in the second phase. Councilman Beary'ti motion to place item "b" of Phase II under.Phase III (c) was approved by the following roll call vote. ..AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, to place under Phase -'I as (m) " Develop program for repair of leaky faucets for residents at minimum fees ". Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote. Resolution No. 77 -29 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ADOPTING THE''ROHNERT.PARK WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY PLAN Page 12 February 14, 1977 City Manager. Callinan explained the proposed resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77Y- 29.was waived and said resolution adopted. Water Wells - Update City Engineer Brust gave a .report on the condition of City wells.and water situation update. He noted that the City would probably only experience low water pressure during✓ periods of peak demand on the system. Discussion followed between Council members and staff concern.- ing the possibility. of -tapping the Merced formation, feas- ibility of revamping poor wells; :installation of a permanent test hole by the State of California to monitor water levels; and draft agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency concerning wells. Mr. Larry- Swenson, 6950 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and expressed concern at the relationship between the County and state -wide drought conditions, noted that Rohnert-Park is located over a vast water basin and that it shared the same water with residents of the outling area, advised that the water had not been replenished by rainfall; com- mented on various aspects of the agreement for providing water to Petaluma and North Marin, consideration of drilling wells by the Sonoma County TIater Agency comments previously made by Bob Ford, of the State Water Resources Agency; conducting of public hearings concerning drilling of the wells, possibility of renegotiating the contract 1G'T nr Do4 ­ 1 un A7 /le. a1_ A -. - - - ", AVVLAI L'lar:Ln �UUIiLy "C1LCt' L1.>tL'1Ct lu the Sonoma County Water Agency so that residents in the county and outlying areas would have protection. Discussion .followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan and Mr; Swenson. Portable School. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council, dated February 10, 1977, concering providing a portable school for the elementary school district and described a site plan which was displayed. Discussion followed. Councilmen Beary and Roberts,, members of the Educational Facilities Committee. were requested to keep the Council apprised of progress on the portable school® Agenda Change Due to the adjournment deadline rapidly approaching, Mayor Flores moved to the "Matters from Councilmen" section of the agenda. Stop Sign - Councilman Beary'initiated a discussion concerning providing Burton and Bernice a four-way stop at the intersection of Burton and Bernice Avenues Avenues. Upon motion of Councilman Bear y, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was requested to prepare an appropriate resolution approving the installa- tion of stop signs on Burton Avenue northbound and southbound at the Bernice Avenue intersection, with Director of Page 13 February 14, 1977 Public Safety Dennett to cordnent on same. Stop Sign - Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concering providing Southwest Blvd:,and a stop sign eastbound at the intersection of Southwest Burton Ave. Boulevard and Burton Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, and duly seconded, and unanimously approved, the Council designated that the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Burton Avenue should be a three -way stop. Resolution No. 77 -30 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLA- TION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan explained the resolution which would Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council directed proceeding with whatever is necessary to complete extension of the easterly sidewalk and filing of appropriate applications with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, if necessary, for the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing area. Horses in Rohnert Park Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning an incident in which horses were brought into the Park Plaza Shopping Center, hitched to a bike rack and left unattended during which time they got loose and caused damage to vehicles as well as endangering the animals' life. Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner informed that he would research the possibility of an ordin- ance concerning horses within the City limits. authorize the stop signs just discussed. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman - Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -30 was waived and said resolution was adopted. "CB11 Interference Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning complaints in "C" section regarding "CB" interference. Discussion followed concerning antennaes, C.C. & R.'s, and referral of complaints to the F.C.C. Lacrosse Park Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the muddy walkways in Lacrosse Park. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the expendi- ture of up to $400 to complete the installation of landscap- ing and barking of Lacrosse Park walkways. Southwest Blvd., Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concenning installastion Pedestrian Crossing on Southwest Boulevard of a pedestrian railroad crossing. City Engineer Brust informed that such a crossing would be in the railroad right -of -way. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council directed proceeding with whatever is necessary to complete extension of the easterly sidewalk and filing of appropriate applications with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, if necessary, for the Southwest Boulevard grade crossing area. Horses in Rohnert Park Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning an incident in which horses were brought into the Park Plaza Shopping Center, hitched to a bike rack and left unattended during which time they got loose and caused damage to vehicles as well as endangering the animals' life. Discussion followed during which City Attorney Flitner informed that he would research the possibility of an ordin- ance concerning horses within the City limits. Page 14 February 14, 1977 Water Conservation Councilman Roberts noted that guidelines concerning water conservation had been considered earlier in the meeting, therefore, there was no need to, discuss same under matters from Councilmen. 'hr ', Pro ,_an�a i i ___ - mayor Flores read c pioC7 e aina L r: oii uat:: � ,i gitaL-LI 1g Lti_ l e week OS ' Regional Emergency February 14 r 21, 1977 as "Regional Emergency Medical Medical Services Week Services Week.11 Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned -the meeting at approximately 11:05 p.ma APPROVED: Deputy City Clerk Mayor Flores