1977/03/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 14,,'1977
the Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing.at 7 :12..p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Beary
presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7 :00 p.m. and at which all
Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which
was held to discuss personnel matters.
Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7 :12 p.m. and led the pledge
of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Roberts and
Beary
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer Brust, and Planning Director Skanchy.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, the minutes of February
28th and March 9th were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per
the attached list in the amount.of $414,822.36 were approved.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any
communications except as noted specifically in these minutes.
City Manager Callinan advised that the following correspon-
dence should also be added to the communications outline.
1. Letter dated March 13, 1977 from Vern Smith, 495 Arlen
Drive, concerning development of a golf course north
of Golf Course Drive (File No. 0205).
2. Letter dated March 14, 1977 from Robert S. Ford, Dept.
of Water Resources re. effect of Wells 15 and 16 on
ground water basin (Project No. 1977 -05)
3. Letter dated March 14, 1977 from Peter Moras, 18 Anne
Court, Sonoma Grove concerning development of the
area north of Golf Course Drive (File No. 0205)
Postal Service Councilman Flores called attention to item No. 12 of the
communications outline noting that the City had been corre-
sponding with Congressman Clausen concerning postal service.
Drought Councilman Eck, referring to a letter from the State.Office
of Emergency Services (Item No. 28 of the communications
outline), questioned if there would be any funding available
for drilling of wells other than loans. City Manager
Callinan indicated that staff would investigate.
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Cultural Arts Corp. Councilman Flores advised that he had received a letter
From Shirley Russell of the Cultural Arts Corporation
renliestin- the Councills 11aslon to I-L . 11
'I- t� k. attent the next Cultural
Arts Corporation meeting.
Non-Agendaed Items Councilman Eck requested that t_iTq-_ be allotted under Matters
from Councilmen to comment on AB 20.
Unscheduled Public
I
There was no person in the audience desiring to address
Appearances
the City Council as a unscheduled public appearance.
Miss Sonoma County
Mayor Beary, noting that Mrs. Guren Adkins wasn't present,
Pageant
postponed until later in the meeting her presentation con-
cerning the Miss Sonoma County Pageant
R.C.H.S. Wrestling
Mark Sanchez, representing the Rancho Cotate High School
Team
championship wrestling.team, was recognized and requested
the Council to finance the acquisition of plaques for the
championship wrestling team. Discussion followed.
City Manager Callinan advised the Council of the bill forward-
ed by Rancho Cotate High School Baseball Coach Jim Dougherty
for plaques for the 1975 Championship team in the amount
of $210.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council authordmd
that the funds allocated in the 1976-77 budget for Champion-
ship Team Plaques be used for the 1977 wrestling and the
1975 baseball championship teams.
C.P.R. S. Con-ference
I arks a�id' Re, c-re at i o-un t- o ma no , i s -6 io n t -
v
:! U-ndl-Luvall, 34'+1 Ua_Ll.ec_L Ud
Court, appeared and expressed appreciation to the Council
for allowing the Parks and Recreation Commissioners to
attend the Annual California Parks and Recreation conference
in Anaheim.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts left at this point in the meeting, the
Leaves time being approximately 7:30 p.m.
C 0 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 March 11, 1977, for explanation of
all the -atters on the Conscnt Calendar.
Resolution No. 77-39 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, Assessment
No. 1,2.2 -1)
Resolution No. 77-40 RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN
ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 351 (Sonoma
State Expressway Improvement Project No. 1966-2, Assessment
Nos. 4.2 and 5)
Resolution No. 77-41 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF JEFFREY D. BURCINA
Resolution No. 77-48 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Eagle Park, Project
No. 1976-7)
Resolution No. 77-49 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Dorotea Park,
Project No. 1976-8)
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following vote, reading of Resolu-
tions Nos. 77-39 through 77-49, as listed on the Consent
Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and
said resolutions were adopted.
AYES. (11) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Ordinance No. 326 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Or ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES,
DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck9 seconded by Councilman Flores,
and approved by the -following vote, reading of ordinance
No. 326 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Resolution No. 77-50 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, (SANITARY SEWERAGE
PROJECT NO. 196La_J, City of Rohnert Park, Assessment No.
1.1.1-1)
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th.
May I or Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Project No. 1964°1, Amended Assessment No. 1.1.1-4.
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Resolution-No. 71-42
RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL RMECTING THE
CLAIM OF PATRICIA H. MYERSON
.solution No- 77-43
RESOLUTION ENDORSING SB 68 "USED OIL RECYCLING ACT"
Resoluti.on No. 77-44
RESOLUTION ENDORSING SB 4, BEVERAGE CONTAINER REUSE AND
RECYCLING ACT
Resolution No. 77-45
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A CROP LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM AND DONALD
PETERSEN
Resolution No. 77-116
RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES-WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE
A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE
THEREOF, AND DETERMINING HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION
3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 27
Resolution No. 77-47
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REQUESTING THE CITY
OF PETALUMA TO ACCEPT AND ISSUE BY REQUEST LOCAL-TRANSFER
TICKETS TO BUS PASSENGERS TRANSFERRING FROM AND ONTO GOLDEN
GATE BUS TRANSIT SYSTEMS WITHIN SONOMA COUNTY
Resolution No. 77-48 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Eagle Park, Project
No. 1976-7)
Resolution No. 77-49 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS (Dorotea Park,
Project No. 1976-8)
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following vote, reading of Resolu-
tions Nos. 77-39 through 77-49, as listed on the Consent
Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and
said resolutions were adopted.
AYES. (11) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Ordinance No. 326 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Or ROHNERT PARK PROVIDING FOR A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES,
DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck9 seconded by Councilman Flores,
and approved by the -following vote, reading of ordinance
No. 326 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Resolution No. 77-50 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT, (SANITARY SEWERAGE
PROJECT NO. 196La_J, City of Rohnert Park, Assessment No.
1.1.1-1)
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th.
May I or Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Project No. 1964°1, Amended Assessment No. 1.1.1-4.
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There being no one desiring to be heard and no written
communications re. eived, Mayor Beary ,closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned at this point in the meeting
Returns the time being approximately 7:38 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following vote, reading of Resolu-
tion No. 77-50 was waived and said resolution adopted.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
NOES: kO)None
ABSTAIN:.(l) Councilman Roberts
Resolution No.'7.1-51 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (SANITARY SEWERAGE
PROJECT 140. 1964-1, City of Rohnert Park, Assessment No.
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th.
Mayor Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Project No. 1961.1-1, Amended Assessment No. 1.1.1-4
There being no one desiring to be heard and no written
communications received, Mayor Beary closed the public
hearing.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
77-51 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Miss Sonoma County Mrs Gwen Adkins, Executive Director of the Miss Sonoma
Pageant County Pageant, gave a presentation of this year's pageant
and requested a contribution from the City.
City Manager Callinan, at Mayor Beary's request, reviewed
his memo to the Council relative to last year's budget
discussions and the arrangement that the City has with
the Chamber for business license revenues and it assuming
responsibility for funding the Miss Rohnert Park and Miss
Sonoma County pageants.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, andunanimously approved, the Council directed that
the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce be apprised of the
pageant's request for a contribution and requested to make
a $200 contribution on behalf of the community as soon
as possible.
Project No. 1975• 13, City Manager Callinan reviewed his March 11th memo to the
Copeland Creek City Council oouncerning bids received for the Copeland
Bicycle/Pedestrian Creek Bicycle /Pedestrian Bridge and recommended'that the
Bridge bids received be rejected. Discussion followed.
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Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and approved by the following roll call vote, bids received
for Project No. 1975 -13, Copeland Creek Bicycle /Pedestrian
Bridge were rejected.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Beary
Resolution No. 77 -52 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Community Center Altera-
tions, Project No. 1976 -20)
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th
and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Iiopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 77 -52 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 77 -53 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th
and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 77 -53 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
League of California City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council,
Cities New Building dated March 11th, relative to the City's assessment to
be paid for constructing; the new League of California Cities
headquarters in Sacramento. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record
as desiring to make one lump sum payment ($2,448) for the
City's assessment for the construction of the permanent
League of California Cities headquarters office building.
Golden Gate Transit-
City Manager
Callinan
reviewed his memo to the Council,
Commuter Bus Service
dated March
11, 1977,
concerning allowing Golden Gate Transit
on Country Club Drive
to operate a
commuter
bus service on Country Club Drive.
Mayor Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Golden Gate Transit's proposal to operate commuter buses
on Country Club Drive.
Mayor Beary requested a show of hands of those persons
in the audience desiring to speak, then persons desiring
to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed extension
of bus service to Country Club Drive. After surveying the
hands, he requested that each speaker limit his presentation
to two minutes.
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Marcia 14, 1977
City Manager Cali-inan road the following ng correspondence;
1. Letter from ,The Millers". 965 Santa Cruz Ways endorsing
concept O-I=
commuter bus service on Country Club Drive.
2. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sorich, 5803 Country Club
Drive- expressing
� , Opposition to commuter bus service
on Country Club Drive.
3- Petition s; ned by 3'
5 of Country
Club Drive expressing Opposition to having commuter
buses running north and south on Country Club Drive
north of the Expressway.
Mrs. Madsen, 6077 Elsa 'Avenue was recognized and informed
that both she and her husband commuted to the city. Mrs.
Madsen pointed out that it is difficult to find parking
near the Park Plaza Shopping center, that Rohnert Park
Expressway was congested with traffic during commute hours
and expressed that if buses were allowed to run up and
down Country Club Drive that it would benefit the area
because there would be less traffic during peak commute
hours. C�
Mr. B. Johnson, 6084 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and expressed his opposition to commuter bus service on
Country Club Drive because of the safety hazard, opined
that buses would add to the traffic burden, that bus stops
would be established at corner lots and that he already
had enough problems because he lived on a corner lot.
Mrs. Morman Beatty, 6175 Country Club Drive, Was recognized
Ca %A expressed that she was in favor of the extension of
commuter bus service to Country Club Drive as bus service
would be more accessible to the public, that she felt it
would reduce traffic rather than increase vehicular conges-
tion and questioned how often the buses would be scheduled.
City Manager Callinan explained that commuter buses would
operate generally during early morning and late'afternoon
hours.
Mr. Robert Doney, 5400 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and expressed his opposition to the proposed bus service
because of the amount of traffic that would be generated.
Mr. Doney suggested that a bus stop could be established
at either end Of Country Club Drive at the Expressway and
Golf Course Drive. He noted that when the school buses
stopped at corner lots it had resulted in problems and
observed that allowing commuter buses would destroy the
aesthetics of the community.
Mrs. Alice Wilson, 6054 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and expressed that at 6:00 a.m. the commuters were not going
to deface the neighborhood,'that school aged children might
but adults would not. r .. nd
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Mrs. Mary Adams, 5650 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and expressed opposition to the extension of the commuter
bus service to Country Club Drive because of the safety
to her children, especially in the afternoons. Mrs. Adams
informed that the bus drivers do speed and opined that
the property values would go down because of the proposed
bus service.
Mr. Burt, Country,Club Drive, was recognized and expressed
his endorsement of the proposed bus service, compared commut-
bus traffic to that of construction vehicles, felt buses
would reduce the overall traffic on Country Club Drive.
Mr. Burt expressed that anyone purchasing property on Colmtry
Club Drive should realize that it was a commute road and
noted that it would be a long walk to a bus stop at either
end of Country Club Drive.
Mr. Jino Richard, 5779 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and. expressed that construction trucks in the area would
eventually cease, after construction was completed, and
noted that if the number of customers for bus service increas-
ed so would the number of buses.
Mr. Ron Miller, 829 Santa Dorotea Circle, was recognized
and complained that notice to residents of the public hearing
did not cover enough area, noted that there is currently
no parking for commuters, that other residents of Rohnert
Park had bus service, Country Club Estates being the only
area not to have such a service, that because a bus stop
was in front of his home in San Rafael his property value
had increased, and commented that residents in the area
were just as proud of their homes and would not deface
property near bus stops.
Mrs. Kreager, 5679 Country Club Drive, was recognized and
expressed that she felt a bus stop on Country Club Drive
at the Expressway would be adequate, that extensive bus
service would be a safety hazard and property values would
depreciate.
Mr. George Kurish, 5500 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and endorsed the concept of extending bus service to Country
Club Drive and commented on no provision for parking in
the Safeway parking lot.
Mrs. Jino Richard, 5779 Country Club Drive, was recognized
and commented that she and others living on Country Club
Drive were extending themselves to live in the area and
questioned why individuals couldn't walk a few blocks to
catch a bus off Country Club Drive.
Mr. Phil Madsen, 6077 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and
observed that if buses stopped on Country Club Drive it
would create a parking problem, suggested limiting the num-
ber of bus stops, and expressed endorsement of commuter
bus service to Country Club Drive.
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March 14, 1977
Mrs. Adams, 5650 Country Club Drive, was again recognized
and questioned i-F the residents of Country Club Drive would
again be allowed to express their views on the extension
of bus serv,
ice and requested further
clarification of bus
scheduling.
City Manager Callinan explained that buses would probably
be scheduled for early morning and late afternoon hours.
He also advised that commuters could park their vehicles
at th,e Self Service Furniture parking lot, explained that
the City and other agencies in the County pay for the Golden
Gate bus service to Rohnert Park.
At the request of Mayor Beary, City Manager Callinan explained
the maiiling off the Nnctiece of P i'hl i c T4P.;i-r'
u---- concerning
commuter bus service to residents north of Rohnert Park
Expressway.
Mrs. Kreager, 5679 Country Club Drive, was again recognized
and asked how soon a decision would he made concerning bus
service.
Mayor Beary explained that a decision would be made at
tonight's Council meeting.
Mrs. Kreager questioned why there was such short notice
and opined that there should be some other way to voice
opposition to the extension of bus service in the Country
Club Estates area.
Mayor Beary advised that a petition had been submitted ex-
pressing objection to the p.0opose"' OummuteP bus St--_-PVIICt--_.
Mrs. Kreager noted that besides the safety hazard involved
in allowing buses to use Country Club Drive, the 25 mile
per hour speed limit wasn't being observed.
Mr. Peter Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized and
observed,..that if the buses were hazardous he hadn't heard
of any accidents.
Mr. Tom Naugh, Eleanor Way, was recognized and informed
that his wife took him to the bus every day, that being
a totaLof four trips up and down Country Club Drive.
Everyone having been given the opportunity to speak once,
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Flores made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, and which failed by the following Poll
call vote, to allow a bus route along Country Club Drive
in the northern area for a six month period, with the condi-
tion,that no bus stops would be located in front of
residences, but rather at the intersection of Country Club
Drive and Rohnert Park Expressway and at the site of the
future public safety facility near Country Club Drive and
Golf Course DriveA
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March 14, 1977
AYES: (2) CUt.�,ci? men F:L.ores and Hopkins
NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Roberts and Beary
Upon motion of Mayor Beary, seconded by Councilman Roberts.
and unanimously approved, the Council directed staff to
more adequately prepare planning for commuter bus service,
i.e. bus stops and vehicular parking facilities.
Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 8:35 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximatley 8:45
p.m.
File No. 0486 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the City Council,
A.B. Dick, Fxrccsta.nding dated March 11, 1977, concerning A. B. Dick's request for
Sign Review architectural review for a freestanding sign at its new
facility on South Santa Rosa Avenue.
Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his staff report concern-
ing A.B. Dicks request for a freestanding sign, described
the sign's location, height, design as shown on a rending
which was displayed, and explained the Planning Commission's
recommendation for a low profile sign.
Mr. Gilbert, A. B. Dick, was recognized and explained that
the sign as proposed would be approximately 20 feet high,
it would not exceed the height of the A.B.Dick structure
and explained that the firm needed good identification from
the freeway.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council
upheld the Planning Commission's action of approving the
freestanding sign. for A.B. Dick subject to conditions
contained in the planning staff report.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilman Hopkins and Beary
File No. 0205 -
Mayor Beary indicated that he would abstain from discussing
Crocker Ho"Ies and
or voting on the proposed Mountain Shadows subdivision,
Debra Homes, General
general plan amendment and rezoning, and turned the gavel
Plan Amendment and
over to Vice - -Mayor Hopkins and left his Council seat.
Rezoning
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council,
dated March 11th, concerning Crocker Homes and Debra Homes
general plan amendment and rezoning of the area north of
Golf Course Drive to provide for residential, commercial
and golf course development. Mr. Callinan commented on
previous city /county attempts to acquire the Spivock property
as a open space buffer, overall density of the proposed
development, acquisition of Golf Course Drive right --of -way,
and presented Council members with a document title "Proposed
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New Golf Course Finzirvcial_ Recap", a copy of which is attached
to the original these minutes.
Planning Director Skanchy read his staff report dated March
10, 1977. Discussion followed between City Manager Callinan,
Planning Director Skanchy, and Council members.
Vice-Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Crocker
Homes/Debra Homes application for a general plan amendment
and rezoning of the area north or Golf Course Drive between
U.S. 101 and Snyder Lane for residential, commercial and
public facilities -uses, including a golf course.
City Manager Callinan read the following correspondence:
1. Letter from Peter Moras, 18 Ann Street, Rohnert Park,
dated March 14, 1977.
2. Letter from Vernon P. Smith, 495 Arlen Drive, dated
March 13, 1977.
Mr. Harvey Kameny, Crocker Homes, Inc., 6375 Park Avenue,
was recognized and informed that the project's engineers
and planners had worked hard with City staff to develop
a viable alternative to the open space concept shown on
the General Plan and expressed his desire that the City
Council take the same action as the Planning Commission
and approve the proposed amendment to the General Plan and
rezoning.
Upon questioning of Councilman Flores, Mr. Kameny in formed
that it was estimated development of the proposed golf course
would cost $2.2 million.
Councilman Flores questioned what percentage of the golf
course would be developed. Mr. Kameny responded that the
entire golf course,would be developed
Councilman Eck quired Mr. Kameny relative to the $3,000
contribution towards development of the golf course. Mr.
Kameny explained that the contribution would be made by
the company for lots backing onto the golf course.
Councilman Eck questioned why a contribution was not being
imposed on other lots not fronting on the golf course.
Councilman Flores asked if automatic sprinklers would be
provided and Mr. Kameny, responding to said question indicated
that Gary Baird of Robert Trent Jones could comment on same.
Mr. Gary Baird, Robert Trent Jones, golf course architects,
was recognized and explained that the proposed course had
not been designed but an automatic watering system is in
mind.
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City Manager Ca:llinan informed that the City would have
the opportunity to approve the golf c,xwse improvernents,
i.e. plans and specifications and projected cost for improve-
ment s .
Councilman Flores questioned if the proposed golf course
would compare to the same high standards of the Robert Trent
,zones firm. Mr. Baird responded in the affirmative.
Councilman Eck requested Mil. Baird to compare the proposed
golf course to the existing municipal course. Mr. Baird
explained that the proposed new golf course would probably
generate more play because of its planned aesthetic features
and attraction to golfers.
Mr. Baird continued to explain, at Councilman Eck °s request,
the various aspects of developing a championship golf course.
Mr. Baird, at Councilman Flores request, also commented
on'the varying grades of the proposed course.
Mary Steuart, 578 Loarraine Court9 was recognized and quired
the Council as to past proposals for development of the
p
Sdock /Rohnert lands. 'Vice -Mayor Hopkins explained prior
plans approved for development of the northern area.
Mrs. Stewart offered that.several questions should be kept
in mind when considering the proposed development, i.e.
that the present golf course was just starting to break
even, would a second golf course affect the operation of
the present municipal course, was the proposed golf course
land being; donated'to the City by the developer, what would
cost of development be, etc.
Mr. Peter Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized and
asked if the City could support two golf courses.
Councilman Flores responded that the best indication would
be the increased play at the present municipal golf course.
Councilman Eck commented that it was formulated that every
25,000 people could support one golf course and Mr. Baird
elaborated on the feasibility of developing a golf course,
based on population, revenue and operating and maintenance
costs.
City Manager Callinan advised that when the city purchased
the existing municipal golf course, that it was the smallest
municipality in the state to own an 18 hole golf course.
Mr. Brice Benson, 244 Adele Avenue, was recognized and
advised that the present golf course drew golfers from Marin,
the Bay Area, and Santa Rosa and`explained that he had talked
with various golfers who indicated the the course was very
good.
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Mrs. Betty Fredericks, 242 Alden A-s7eDiiP__ was Vocognized
and commented tr,.1 M �,t 4-" C City would have had to fund $750000
for the golf course as first proposed, but that now it would
not be required to fund any ,money?
Mrs. Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Court was recognized
and -expressed concern that the City should not use park
development fees for development of a golf course, i.e.
in meeting a $750,000 obligation.
City Manager Callinan explained that there was no intention
to take monies away from the development of parks, for
instance "E" '.Park.
Mrs. Trowbridge explained her concern relative to the develop-
ment of parks and recreational facilities in the area of
the proposed residential development and questioned if there
would be any parks.
City Manager Callinan pointed out that there would be one
park in the northern area's residential development, explained
financing of parks and recreational facilities, and funds
generated by new neighborhoods for park development.
Mr. Rick Smith, 495 Arlen Drive, was recognized and expressed
that he was concerned about deviating from the General Plan,
observed that response to the public hearing was rather
small in relationship to development of a golf course and
opined that the matter should b e presented to the voters
for a final decision.
Everyone having been given the opportunity to speak once,
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Discussion
followed.
OrdTnance No. 327 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE
17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change -
A. P. Nos. 143 - 010 -07, 10, 13, 16, 17 and 18, A.P. Nos.
143-280-05, 07, 09, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 and 143-310-30)
City Manager Callinan explained the proposed ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following vote, reading of
Ordinance No. 327 was waived.
.AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES: (0) None
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordi-
nance No. 327 was introduced.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
.,Page 13
I.- March 14, 1.977
Councilman Eck made a motion to put on the ballot a referandum
measure on whether or not the.people of Rohnert Park want
to I spend an equivalent of $750,000 for a golf course. Said
motion died for lack of a second.
Resolution No. 77-54 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN (File No. 0495-David Rosenberg, File No. 0500-Qantas
Development Corp., File No. 0205-Crocker Homes Inc./Debra
Homes Inc.)
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote,
reading of Resolution I-To. 77-54 was waived and said resolu-
tion adopted.
AYES: (3) Council-men Flores, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary
In keeping with the Council's policy of adopting one compo-
site General Plan amendment in relationship to considering
several requests to amend the General Plan, the following
voted in favor of the resolution, but for the record noted
the following:
-Councilman Beary had previously voted "Yes" on File
No. 0495, David Rosenberg and File No. 0500, Qantas
Development Corporation and abstained from voting
or discussing File No. 0205, Crocker Homes/Debra Homes.
-Councilman Eck previously voted "Yes" on File No. 0495,
David Rosenberg matter and "No" on the Crocker Homes/
Debra Homes matter.
-Councilman Roberts had previously voted "No" on File
No. 0500, Qantas Development Corporation.
At this point in the meeting Vice-Mayor Hopkins turned the
gavel over to Mayor Beary who assumed chairing of the meet-
ing.
Parcel Map 311- City Manager Callinan explained that Parcel Map No. 34
represented a land split in the area west of Snyder Lane,
south of Copeland Creek, that said map had been checked
by staff and found to be in order.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved by a ' roll call vote, Parcel
,Map No. 34.was approved subject to conditions contained
in the planning staff report.
Parcel Map. No. 35 City Manager Callinan explained that Parcel Map ho. 35
represented a land split.in the area between State Farm
Drive and Park Plaza Shopping Center and that said map had
been checked by staff and found to be in order.
Page 14 March lit, 1977
Upon -,notion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unartlmous.ly approved, Parcel Map No. 35 was
approved subject to conditions contained in the planning
staff report.
File No. 0525 - Councilman Roberts, noting that he had a poc-ii-on conflict.
Redwood Pacific of interest, left the Council Chambers at this point in
Savings and Loan, the meeting, the time being approximately 10:14 p.m.
Architectural
cv1cw City Manager Callihan reviewed his memo dated March 11,
1977 and informed that he had, as previously indicated,
a conflict of interest because he was a member of the Board
of the Directors of the Rohnert Park Savings and Loan Associa-
tion and left -the Council Chambers at approximately 10:15
P.m.
Planning Director Skanchy explained Redwood Pacific Savings
and Loan's request for site plan and architectural review
for a new structure to be located on the east side of Commerm
Boulevard, north of Enterprise Drive, south of Hunter Drive,
adjacent to the new Bank of America facility, read the plan-
ning staff report re. same, and described the site plans
and elevations which were displayed.
City ty Manager Callihan City Manager Callinan returned to the Council Chambers at
Returns this point in the meeting the time being approximately 10:18
P.m.
Mr. Lawrence Simons, Architect, was recognized and generally
described the concept of the proposed structure in relation-
ship to its architectural features.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, the Council
granted architectural and site plan approval for the Redwood
Pacific Savings and Loan facility to be located on Commerce
Boulevard (File No. 0525).
AYES.- (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary
NOES- (0) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Roberts
Portable School City Manager Callihan reviewed his March 11th memo to the
City Council concerning Portable School Complex/School
Impact Fees.
Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned at this point in the meeting,
Returns the time being approximately 10:22 p.m.
City Manager Callihan explained the resolutions and agree-
ments,that would be considered by the Council.
Resolution No. 77-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL RES(_INDING
RESOLUTION NO. 760-179 AND RESPONDING TO THE EXPRESSED CONCERN
OF THE COTATI-ROHNERT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DILATIVE TO OVERCROWDED 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
Page 15
March 1-4, 1977
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Cou-ncilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 77-55 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Cchool Tmpiot City Manager Callinan explained the suggested waiver agreeing,
Fees
to the.imposition of the school impact fee.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the
suggested waiver prepared by City Attorney Flitner.
Letter to Bank
City Manager Callinan explained a letter prepared by City
of America
Attorney Flitner which would be sent to the Bank of America
explaining the interest in the lease agreement.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved,'the City Council approved
the letter from the City to the Bank of America as prepared
by City Attorney Flitner and authorized the Mayor to sign
it.
Resolution No. 77-56
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA, NT 9 SA
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and .unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No.
77-56 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 77-•57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
COTATI-ROHNERT PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Portable School)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 77-57 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Lease Agreement
City Manager Callinan explained the lease agreement that
with Rohneot's
would be entered into between the City and the Rohnert's
for use of the portable school site property.
Project No. 1077-05-
Wells Nos. 15 & 16,
Environmental impact
Consideration
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved
entering into an agreement with the Rohnert's for leasing
the property upon which the portable school will be located
and authorized the Mayor to execute same.
City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated March 11th
to the City Council concerning conducting a publi^ hearing
to consider Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 77-08
and its recommendation that a Negative Declaration be filed
for Project No. 1977-05, Wells Nos. 15 and 16 and the agree-
ment between the City, Sonoma County Water Agency, City
of Petaluma and North Marin:County Water District; informed
Page 16 March 14, 1977
that copies of all pertinent information had been provided
to each Councilman and recommended that the sole bid received
for the construction of Wells Nos. 15 and 16 be rejected.
City Attorney Flitner briefly commented on the Planning
Commission's findings concerning Project No® 1977-05 and
explained that the Council could, after concluding the public
hearing, do nothing, adopt the findings of the Planning
Commission ( Resol. No® I '0' � I / "'
-08) or deterri-iine that an environ-
mental impact report should be prepared.
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open regarding con-
sideration of Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 77-08
and its recommendation that the Rohnert Park City Council
authorize the filing of a negative declaration for Project
No. 1977-05, Wells Nos. 15 and 16 and the agreement for
providing water to the City of Petaluma and North Marin
County Water District.
Mayor Beary requested a show of hands of those persons in
the audience desiring to speak. After surveying the hands,
he requested that each speaker limit his presentation to
four minutes. Mayor Beary also described proceedings of
the public hearing and Council consideration of the matter.
City Manager Callinan read a letter dated March 14, 1977
from Robert S. Ford,, State Department of Water Resources,
stating that proposed Wells 15 and 16 should have very little
effect on water wells outside of the city limits.
City Attorney Flitner noted that Planning Commission Resolu-
tion No, PC 77-08 had several attachments, as listed below,
and that City Engineer Brust could explain them in detail:
1. Environmental Impact Questionnaire, for construction
of two municipal water wells (15 and 16),
2* Notice of Public Hearing, Council consideration of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 77-08 and support
data and data since received to file a Negative Declara-
tion dated February 28, 1977,
3, Engineer's Report for Well Nos. 15 and 16 (Project
No. 1977-05) and Excess Well Capacity for North Marin
County Water District and City of Petaluma, with Exhibits
'YAT' & "B" attached thereto, dated February 23, 19770
4. Letter dated January 28, 1977 from Mr. Don Finlayson,
Department of Water Resources; for expressing opinion
that this action (drilling deep wells) will not adversely
affect the ground water resources of the area.
5. Agreement, dated January, 31, 1977, between Sonoma County
Water Agency, City of Rohnert Park, City of Petaluma,
and North Marin County Water District.
6. Various pages referenced from the State Department
of Water Resources Bulletin No. 118-4, dated December,
1975.
Page 17 March 14, 1977
Members of the City Council_. arknowl -odged that they had read
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 77 -08 and the reports,
letters and documents contained therein; had familiarized
themselves with the statements of City Engineer Brust at
the Planning Commission meeting, and read the minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting regarding the public hearing
of same.
Mr. William Pinkus, 9094 Old Redwood highway, was recognized
and questioned whether a negative declaration could be
filed in connection with the findings made at the Planning
Commission meeting. He argued that there was insufficient
information available to make the determination that there
couldn't be a. significant impact. Mr. Pinkus stated that
the negative declaration didn't consider the effect of the
project on other wells, excess water being committed to
Petaluma and Marin, the additional energy required to pump
the water, and that Rohnert Park didn't fulfill its obligation
as the lead agency. He felt the study didn't consider the
project's short term vs. long term environmental goals,
and referred to Sec, 15082 of the Govt. Code. He stated
that possible effects of the project on Well No. 14 and
other wells or wells being drilled hadn't been considered
and expressed that he wanted it made clear that the initial
study was insufficient and that it was vulnerable: to legal
attack. He again noted that there was not sufficient data
for the finding that there could be no effect on the environ-
ment and also that the declaration of a "state of emergency"
was a means for getting well No. 14.
Mr. Larry Swenson, 345 Highland Avenue, representing SCORRA,
was recognized and emphasized that the purpose of the public
hearing was to determine whether or not there could be a
significant impact.on the environment and generally discussed
considerations in determining that there could be no signifi-
cant; adverse impact. Mr. Swenson expressed his opinion
that determining that there was a "state of emergency" had
no bearing on the matter being considered at tonight's
meeting; and that so doing for Well No. 14 was a blatant
attempt to conceal facts. He commented that the Council
had previously agreed that there was no state of emergency
and that even City Engineer Brust's report did not indicate
that there was an emergency. Mr. Swenson noted that the
Council must consider the affect of the contract and of
the County's drilling wells. He also stated that staff
had informed him of possible Council action in one manner
while the Council took another action. In concluding, Mr.
Swenson advised that a hydrologist had been retained to
speak on the information presented to the Council and reflect-
ed. that there was no indication that Rohnert Park intended
to prepare an environmental impact report.
Mr. Swenson then introduced. Mr. Verne I?. Scott, Professor
of Water Science and civil engineer, at this point in the
meeting and presented Council members, City Manager Callinan
and City Attorney Flitner with copies of Mr. Scott's resume,
a copy of which is attached to the original set of these
minutes.
Page 18
Mayor Beary indicated
over five minutes and,
be deferred.
March 14, 1977
that Mr. Swensonts comments had gone
that Mr. Scott's introduction would
Mr. Swenson presented to Mayor Beary petitions, signed by
residents of Sonoma County, protesting drilling of deep
wells by Rohnert Park to supply water to Petaluma and North
Marin County Water District and requesting a public hearing
by Sonoma County Water Agency. A copy of the petition is
attached to the original set of these minutes.
Discussion was initiated between the Council members relative
to continuance of the public hearing past the 11:00 p.m.
deadline. It was noted that extension of the meeting required
a L[/51S favorable vote.
Councilman Eck made a motion to extend the meeting without
time limit. Said motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Flores made a motion, which was seconded by Council-
man Roberts, to extend the Council meeting's deadline for
one additional hour. Said motion failed to receive the
necessary four (4) votes for approval by the following roll
-call vote.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts
Upon motion of Mayor Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved by the following vote, the Council meeting
was extended for one-half hour.
AYES: ) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Roberts and Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Mr. Verne Scott was recognized and informed that he would
discuss the status of known information, lack of information
and conclusions. Mr. Scott commented on known information
available concerning various formations in the area and
geographic locations, i.e. the Glen Ellen and Merced forma-
tions, commented that the Merced formation was reasonably
well defined, noted that its water levels are highly variable
depending on the location and depth, noted that in reviewing
the water levels being monitored by the State that there
had been no significant change although he had noticed that
two of the City's wells showed a downward trend for the
last few years, commentedon Engineer Milt Hudis' report
citing large water storage in the area but which, in his
opinion, offers no conclusion on how much is actually usable
water storage and noted that the conclusions are based on
relatively short term records. lie also noted that the report
cited the recharge capacity which he questioned because
there has been no.significant rain to constitute a recharging
of the system. Mr. Scott maintained that -there was Jnsii-F_
ficient information in order to reach the conclusion relative
-to the significance of the project as it related to natural
resources (Environmental Impact Questionnaire, No. 7), main-
tained that -there was too short a period of time as far
as monitoring wells in the area to make any judgement,
Page 1-9 March 14, 1977
that previous records did not reflect two years of drought,
L
cited that various aspects of the report were unknown, i.e.
sustained pumping, water quality of a deep well, reduction
in storage and yield and energy consumption.
Mr. Scott contended that there was a large number of "unknowns!',
that more information was needed on the various formations
as they relate to the two phases of the water basin, there
was a need for intensive pumping tests; that the amounts
to be pumped by the two wells was relatively small compared
to what the City is now pumping, that planned alternatives
should be provided and in conclusion recommended that the
City proceed with considerable caution, that
perhaps the city should drill one well and that it be
thoroughtly tested, and suggested that any additional wells
not be drilled until the information mentioned above is
completely ascertained.
Mr. John Nelson, Manager of North Marin County Water District ,
was recognized and expressed opposition to previous statements
that a state of emergency had not been properly addressed,
noted that insofar as energy use is concerned that the
amount of water which would be pumped would be considerably
less than that which would have been pumped from the Russian
,River if the drought did not exist. He noted that the environ--
mental impact of the project had been considered by the
Planning Commission and that he supported the Council's
making a finding for filing a negative declaration for drill-
ing of the wells.
Mrs. Thara Laris was recognized and expressed that she was
very concerned about her well., that she wanted to continue
living in the area but didn't want her property values to
go down because of the,proposed wells, that she had a
emotional and economic-concern in the matter being considered,
infcrmed that she had joined water groups in order to gain
knowledge on the subject, noted that other users in the
area depended on ground water, that she would like to
share water with people who need it, but that she wanted
careful monitoring and wanted management by a body that
would be responsible to the users. Mrs. Laris requested
an explanation of the safeguards for the proposed wells,
commented that the report prepared by Robert Ford showed
that the water table was lower for two wells and expressed
opposition to the project being done by Rohnert Park but
indicated her agreeableness to having a larger agency do
the project and requested that a high standard of safeguards
be observed.
Adrienne Swenson, representing the City of Cotati, was recog-
nized and explained that she wanted to make sure that the
Council had received copies of.The City of Cotatils February
22,_1977 letter. Council members responded in the affirma-
tive and the letter was made part of the record.
Mrs. Swenson continued that Cotati felt, in the case of
drilling deep wells, an environmental impact report should
be prepared prior to drilling wells 15 and 16.
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March 14,. 1977
Mr. Andrew Kovaily,.3923 Poplar Avenue, was recognized and
expressed that he didn't object to drilling of the wells,
but would like sufficient safeguards noting that he didn't
want to be without water.
Mrs. Sherrill Burton, 9575 Kelly Lane, was recognized and
expressed her concerns about,the contract between Petaluma,
North Marin and Rohnert Park, lack of monitoring of water
levels outside of Rohnert Park, that Petaluma and North
r1al,111 WOUIG nave as much water, as Rol-inert Park considered
surplus, that she didn't understand what the City's "emergency'
consideration was.
Mr. Frank Kresse, 5735 Davis Circle, was recognized and
informed that in his letter dated February 24th to Mr. John
Nelson, North Marin County Water District, he (Mr. Kresse)
supports the filing of a negative declaration for proposed
wells 15 and 16, pointed to a map which was displayed and
explained that it showed those wells in the area being moni-
tored which provided for a long term record (20-25 years),
informed that the two proposed additional wells are being
drilled at this time at the same depth as Well Nos. 15
& 16, informed that a number of wells are presently being
monitored by the Department of Water Resources in order
to make a thorough study of the area's well capacity. Ile
informed that the Dept. of Water Resources offered a course
for individuals desiring to monitor their own wells. Mr.
Kresse opined that the basin was little affected from the
pumping of water and that the drilling of Wells 15 and
16 would be a landmark in learning about the area's water
basin.
Mr. Jaak Saame, 10950 Minnesota Avenue, was recognized and
reflected that after listening to several people he still
had concern about the effects of the proposed drilling
on his well. He informed that he was a professional engineer
and recommended that the City prepare an environmental
impact report for one well only, the other to be abandoned.
Mary Stewart, 578 Lorraine Court, was recognized and expressed
that she had several questions, ie. who determined that
there was an emergency, commented that peoples feelings
were not going to be quieted just by one person saying
this or that, that a judgement shouldn't be based on one
geologist's opinion, would like to see something done on
this matter that would give people more confidence, question-
ed that if the City Council didn't listen to the people
who elected them then to whom were they going to listen.
Mrs. Stewart commented on growth, its effect on school
facilities, recent defeat of the school bond measure,
listening,to other communities, or developers.
Mayor Beary informed Mrs. Steward that the citizens of
Cotati were responsible for defeating the school bond issue
inasmuch as Rohnert Park residents overwhelmingly voted
for it and stated that the water situation and wells matter
was a very serious problem for Petaluma and North Marin.
Page 21 March 14, 197 T
Mrs. Peggy Mathews, Cotati, was recognized and noted that
the City would be pumping three times as much water, that
there was no possibility of recharge at this point, and
requested for an explanation of the drop in the water table
at Wells A and B.
City Engineer Brust described a graph (which was displayed)
depicting water levels for wells monitored by the State
from 1956 to 1976 and explained that the graph showed that
there was a slight change in the water level although it
was felt not to be significant.
Councilman Hopkins asked how many acre feet were being
committed to Petaluma and North Marin County.
Mr. John Nelson was recognized and informed that 1100 acre
feet of water were going to the subject communities and
reflected that four communities would benefit from the
wells, either directly or indirectly, namely Forestville,
Santa Rosa, Petaluma and North Marin County Water District.
City Engineer Brust continued to explain the graph in rela-
tionship to rainfall and water levels and noted that the
graph showed that the ground water had not dropped signifi-
cantly.
Everyone having been given the opportunity to speak once,
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Larry Swenson expressed his objection to the closing
of the public hearing. Discussion followed concerning
repetition of information presented, possibility of cross
examining persons during a public hearing and closing of
the hearing.
Councilman Eck made a motion to allow Mr. Swenson to address
the Council for 10 minutes. Said motion died for lack
of a second.
Discussion followed between City Manager Callinan, City
Attorney Flitner and Council members during which Mr. Scott
in answering a question of Councilman Eck indicated that
he had not read the report prepared by the State Department
of Water Resources despite his efforts to contact Mr. Ford,
but that he suggested the drilling of one well with extensive
long term monitoring.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Beary,
and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, the Council
upheld the Planning Commission's action of February 24,
1977 on Project No. 1977 -05, Wells Nos. 15 and 16.
Resolution No. 77 -58 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL DECIJARING
AND DETERMINING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS RELATIVE TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF WATER TO MUNICIPAL WATER USERS ALONG THE
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY AQUEDUCT, ADOPTING ROHNERT
Page 22 March 14, 197 7
PARK PLANNING COMMISSION RrSOLtJTION NO. PC 77 -08, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(`,ity Manacrer C�all_.ixan P_.xDl.alned the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -58
was waived and said resolution adopted.
Resolution No. 77 -59 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING
ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE DRILLING OF WELL NOS. 15 AND
16 AND DECLARING AND'DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT CAN BE
PERFORMED MORE ECONOMICALLY BY DAY LABOR, OR THAT MATERIALS
OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED AT A LOWER PRICE I THE OPEN MARKET
City Manager Callinan reviewed the bid received for drilling
Well Nos. 15 and 16 and explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 77 -59 was waived and said resolution adopted.
Adjournment Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:45
p.m. to March 21st at 6000 p.m. 1
Deputy City Clerk
PROPOSED NEW GOLF COURSE
FINANCIAL RECAP
Fees that can be generated:
Crocker Homes land:
.424 total R -1 lots @ $535 per lot $ 226,840
.plus $3,000 premium on golf course lots (181) 543,000
.plus multiple -20 acres at est. density of 18
units per acre @ $340 per unit 122,400
Sub -total - Crocker land $ 892,240
Debra Homes land:
.486 total R -1 lots @ $535 per lot $ 260,010
.plus $2,000 premium on golf course lots (149) 298,000
.plus multiple -24 acres at est. density of 18
units per acre @ $340 per unit 146,880
Sub -total - Debra Homes land $ 704,890
TOTAL FEES TO BE GENERATED $1,597,130
Less cost of Crocker land for golf course 910,800
Balance available for golf course construction $ 686,330
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PROPOSED NEW GOLF COURSE, CONT.
NOTES:
1. Crocker land required for golf course will be paid for at
Spivock's selling price per acre (92 acres @ $9,900 = $910,800)
2. Debra Homes land required for golf course will be donated but
their golf course lots will pay a lower premium towards course -
i.e. $2,000 per lot vs. $3,000 per lot for Crocker
3. Crocker and Debra will advance all fees so course can be
constructed concurrently with subdivisions
4. Course will be constructed by Crocker in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by City.
5. Crocker will be responsible for constructing Golf Course Drive
per previous agreement that City had with Spivock for same (i.e.
32 foot wide paved area in dedicated 150 foot wide right -of -way).
6. All incoming residents will be advised of use of Capital Outlay
Funds for development of golf course by means of information to be
put in the State's Public Report for the subdivision.
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PMC
3/14/77
V1, ae undersigned residents of Sonoma County, protest the drilling of
propo sed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Petaluma and North Martn Water Pistrict. We believe thats
9 the provision of emergency water supplies-to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
Water Agency and the State of California;
* drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
information and participate In the decision processl
* that plans for a long range monitoring program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells:
e that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
in the evening, to allow for full citizen participation In decisions
on d eep wells.
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We, tne undersigned residents of Sonoma County, protest the drilling of
proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Petaluma and North Marin Water District. We believe that:
o the provision of emergency water supplies -to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
Water Agency and the State of California=
* drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate In the decision processl
e that plans for a long range monitorinsz program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells:
* that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evening, to allow for full citizen participation In decisions
on deep wells.
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We, the undersigned esId ent/, Sonoma County, test the drilling of
proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Petaluma and North Marin Water District. We believe thatt
o the provision of emergency water supplies'to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
Water Agency and the State of California=
@ drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
information and participate In the decision process;
* that plans for a long range monitoring program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
o that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
'Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled Immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evening, to allow for full citizen participation In decisions
on deep wells.
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n-7ouo:7t--1 deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Petaiiima and North Marin Water Pistrict. we believe that:
* the provision of emergency water supplies' to user: outside the
Russian River Basin is the resDons"bilitY Of the Sonoma County
Wa.ter Agency and the State of California;
* drilling wells Into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
information and participate in the decision process;
* that plans for a long ranwe monitorinx program, includinsz effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
* teat plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project,
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evenlng,.to allow for full citizen participation In decisions
on deep wells.
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proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Petaluma and North Marin 'slater Pistrict* We believe that:
9 the provision of emergency water supplies' to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the res7oonsibility of the Sonoma. County
Water Agency and the State of California;
* drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
information and participate in the decision process;
* that plans for a long range monitorinz program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
a that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County slater Agency, to beheld
In the evening, to allow for full citizen participation in decisions
on deep wells.
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We, the undersignp-1 reitrientr of sc).,lorfla County, protest thr-, dril r,
proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to siloPlY water to
Petaluma and North Marin Water District. We believe-. that:
the provision of energency eater supplies to users 011tsi d e the
Russian River Pasin is the responsibility of the Sonora County
Water Aszency and the State of California;
o drilling, wells into the deeper aquifers should be rrecelf--9 by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate In the decision procAss;
o that plans for a long range nonitorinfz program, inel'Olng effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should. be ado-ated concurrently with approval of the wells;
* that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we reqi).pit that a public hearing be scheduled lmmedtatelY
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County, Water Agency, to be held
in the evening, to allow for frill citlZen participation In decisions
on deep Drell s#
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proposed deep wells by the City of Hohnert Park to supply crater to
Petaluma and North Karin 'inter District. We believe thats
g the provision of emergency water supplies to users oUtSide the
Russian River basin is the responsibility of the Sonora County
Mater Agency and the State of Californlag
* drilling wells Into the deeper aquifers shoulO be preceded by
:full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate In the decision process;
that plans for a lone range monitoring program, lnclud inq effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be Adopted concurrently with approval of the yells;
* that plans for basin recharxe, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled Immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evening, to allow for. fall citizen participation in decisions
on deep sells.
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proposed he City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
ed deep wells by
Petaluma and North Marin Water District. We believe that:
o the provision of emergency water supplies to users outside the
Russian River Basin Is the resnonsibility of the Sonoma County
Water Agency and the State of Californial
* drilling Wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
information and participate In tIr"le decision process;
o that plans for a long range monitoring program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
o that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the" project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled Immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evening, to allow for full citizen participation In decisions
on d eep wells.
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70,the undersigned residents of Sonoma County, protest the drilling of
(ILep hater wells by the City of ROh-nert Park, to supply water to
and North Morin Water District. We believe that the provision
wa outside the Russian River Basin Is
pility ter supplies to users
of the Sonoma County water Agency, and the State of
We further believe that drilling wells into the deeper
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for th e public to study the Report, and participate fully
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pit the same time all such deep well projects are approved, We further
call for f, recharging the basin, either by natural
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or artificial means, and adoption of funding for the recharge programo
FtIrtheri-.0re, we requ I est that a. publjo hearing be scheduled by the -Board-
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L4.4.w deep viater wells by the City of Rohnert Park, to S),Dply water to
„U lurna and North Marin Water District. We believe that the provision
to users outside the Russian River Basin Is
J,f &-,Icrj�ency ';TOLtOr SUPPlic s County Water Agency, and the State Of
!o ro,3ponsibility of the Sonoma C wells into the deeper
,t:Lljf0rn1j1_. we further believe that drilling _f C>/
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ty for the public to study the Report, and participate fully
nppo:f-tuni We believe that plans for a complete long-
9.y-1 tle,�e decision process.
range monitoring program, including monitoring effects on all the out-
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all such deep well projects are approved.
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at call same time l for fully developenatural plans for recharging the basin, either by natural
or artificial means, and adoption of funding for the recharge program.
Furthermore, we 'request that a-Dubllo hearing
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ri-t3ldents Of Sonoma County, Protest the drilling of
)rovos3d deep wells by the City of Rohn'ert Park to SUPPIY water to
Petaluma and North ;Karin Water District. We believe that;
9 the provision of emergency water sunrlies'to users outside the
Russian River Basin Is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
Water AqQ.ncy and the State of -California;
0 drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be prece,,Iel by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate in the decision process;
a that plans for a long rang monitoring orogram, Includinz effects
on Outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
0 that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the- - 4-
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Tile, the undersigned residents of Sonoma County, protest the drilling of
proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply water to
Pet aluma and North Marin Dater District. We believe that:
9 the provision of emergency water supplies-to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
Water Atzency and the State of California;
o drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be prece-led by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate in the decision process-;
o that plans for a long range monitoriniz program, including effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
@ that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled immediately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Dater Agency, to be held
In the evening, to allow for full citizen participation in decisions
on deep wells.
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life, the and e signed residents of Sonoma County, protest the drilling of
proposed deep wells by the City of Rohnert Park to supply -eater to
Petaluma and north Marin Water Pistrict. We believe that:
o the provision of emerFancy water supplies to users outside the
Russian River Basin is the responsibility of the Sonoma County
WEE�er Agency and the State of California;
o drilling wells into the deeper aquifers should be preceded by
full disclosure with opportunity for the public to study the
Information and participate in the decision process;
o that plans for a long range rionitorinq program, includ inq effects
on outlying areas where groundwater supplies could be affected
should be adopted concurrently with approval of the wells;
o that plans for basin recharge, either by natural or artificial
means, should be adopted concurrently with the' project.
Furthermore, we request that a public hearing be scheduled ammo- diately
by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, to be held
In the evening, to alloy for full citizen participation in decisions
on deep wells.
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Resume
for
VERNE H. SCOTT
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTHI : Salem, Oregon, June 19, 1924
EDUCATION,: B.S. in C.E., University of Michigan, 1945
M.S. in C.E., University of Michigan, 1948
Ph.D. in C.E., Colorado State University, 1959
F'CPLO ENT: 1948 -date: Department of Land, Air and Water Resources
Water Science and Engineering Section
University of California, Davis, California
Professor of Water Science, Civil Engineering, and
Agricultural Engineering, and Hydrologist
in the Agricultural Experiment Station
Chairman, Department of Water Science and Engineering
(1964 -1971)
CAMPUS APPOINTMENTS:
TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
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Responsible for administration of teaching
and research activities of the Department,
including research grants and contracts with
the State Department of Water Resources,
U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, U. S. Army
Electronics Comnnand, U. S. Public Health
Service, and private firms.
Director and Coordinator of Campus Work -Learn Programs
(1972-1976)
Director and Coordinator of Campus Work -Learn Programs
and Career Planning and Placement (1976 -)
Member, Cormittee on Bioengineering, Commission on
Undergraduate Education in Biological Science:
Davis Campus delegate to Universities Council on Water.
Resources. Member and Vice - Chairman,
Executive Committee
1948 - -1961: Instructor for one or more courses in Water
Science, College of Agriculture, per year.
1.962 -date: Instructor for one or more courses in Civil
Enginee�ang, College of Engineering, per y-
ar.
1964 -date: Graduate student advisor in Irrigation,
Drainage and Water Resources Engineering,
College of Engineering.
Joint teacl-iin� appointments :in tlhr�: e. Departments and
two Colleges.
Project Leader for Innovative Teaching grant.
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: Principal activities include groundwater development,
utilization and recharge; wells and pumping plants;
hydraulics; water resources planning and development.
Recent studies include:
Various methods of artificially recharging
groundwater aquifers, including recharge
wells and trenches.
Development of project planning criteria and
optimization studies for irrigated areas
where conjunctive use of ground and surface
water is anticipated, or where groundwater
con di,-4-n- -f fall—,n- water levels,
dwindling supplies, or sea water intrusion
may be a problem.
Water Resources Center-Office of Water
Research and Technology grant for studies
on Optimization of Wells and Recharge
Facilities.
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Engineering, Economic and Environmental
Aspects of Artificial Recharge as a
Component of Urban Water Resources
Management.
Program Director, Federal Water Pollution Control
Administration Training Grant in Water Supply, Quality
and Pollution.
Information has been developed on:
Methods of measuring and reducing seepage
losses from farm ditches, canals, and
reservoirs.
Sprinkler irrigation methods and water
measurement.
Movement of water through aquifers towards
wells including, concepts on multi-phase
flow of immiscible fluids and hydraulic
characteristics of well casing and pumping
equipment.
Water control in rice irrigation using
plastic levees.
Author or Co-author of 62 papers and reports.
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CA`ipUS CO'LMSITTEES: Member, Registration Fee Al. ation
Chairman and Member, Independent Study Programs
Ex- officio Member, Chancellor's Advisory Committee on
Work Learn and Career Planning and Placement
Teaching Committee Membership:
College of Engineering, Graduate Committee
College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences -
Committee for Development of a Proposal
for the Administration of Agricultural
Science Courses and the Professional
Curricula
Steering Committee
Research Committee Membership:
Chancellor's Water Resources and Water
Utilization Committees
Committee en Committees, Faculty of College
of Agricultural and Environmental Science
and Staff of Division of Agricultural
Sciences
Regional Planning Program
University -wide administrative committee to
develop long -range plan to meet needs
for research in soils and plant nutrition
Research Advisory Committees of West Side,
Imperial Valley, Kearney and Sierra
Field Stations
University -wide Water Resources Center
Coordinating Board
Advisory Committee, Water Technology Center,
India
MEMBERSHIP AND:ACTIVITIES American Society of Civil Engineers:
IN SCIENTIFIC AND
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
MembeL -*, Technical Activities Commission of
Board of Direction
Chairman and Member, Management Group D (for
S Technical Divisions of ASCE)
Chairman, Secretary and Member, Executive
Committee, Hydraulics Division
(11, 0o0 members)
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`ember, Water Resources Systems, Tidal
Hydraulics and Hydromechanics Technical
Committees, Hydraulics Division
:Member, National Water Resources Coordinating
Committee
Member, National Conference Committee
:Member., Planning Committee, Hydraulics Divisioi
Specialty Conference (Davis)
Member, Research Committee, Irrigation and
Drainage Division
American Society of Agricultural Engineers:
Member, Ground Water and Flexible Membrane
T.ininac rnmmit -tov
American Society for Engineering Education
National Water Well Association:
Vice- Chairman, Technical Division
Member, Editorial Board for f'_rou-nd ter 7
American Geophysical Union
Sigma Xi
SERVICE TO EDITORIAL ?ev iz c.. Hydraulics journal- anu d Tlr i gati o n and Drainage
BOARD OF SCHOLARLY JOURNALS: Journal, ASCE; Transactions, ASAE; and
Groundwater ,journal, NWWA.
REVIEWER: Research proposals for National Science Foundation
FELLOWSHIP AWARD: National Science Foundation Faculty Fellowship, Colorado
State University, 1957 -58. for research and
advanced study on irrigation engineering
problems
FOREIGN EXPERIENCE: Responsible for development and coordination of research
and teaching program in water resources with Civil
Engineering Department, University of Chile, Santiago.
Evaluation trip to Chile, November 1965. Review trip
December 1970.
Consultant to Puerto Rico Land Authority, Puerto Rico,
February 1968.
Consultant to AID for evaluation of soil -water teaching
and research, India, March -April 1968.
Invited participant to International Seminar on Water
Resources Education jointly sponsored by UNESCO and
the International Water Resources Association, Paris
and Strasbourg, France. March 1975.
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CONSULTING ACTIVITIES: California State Department if Water Resources
Yolo County Board of Supervisors; Water Resources
Board
City of Davis on Water Resources
Consultant to office of j?ttorney General, State of
California in case of Arizona vs. California
Staff Industries, Montclair, New Jersey
Assisted in representing University of California in
hearing before State Water Rights Board
on water rights of Davis Campus
Puerto Rico Land Authority an Irrigation and Drainage
problems
AID, on Soil and Water Management Teaching and Research
Programs in Indian Agricultural Universities
and Institutes
Clendenen & Associates - Consulting Water Resources
Engineers
office of Science and Technology of the President - on
initiatives for new technology in the
United Statef,
Expert Court Witness for Citizens Utilities
CITY OF COTATI
Post Office Box 428, Cotati, California 94928
Telephone (707)795 -5478
February 22, 1977
Planning Commissioners
City of Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dear Sirs:
We have received your request for comments and your environmental
questionnaires for Wells No. 14, 15 and 16 proposed to be constructed
in the City of Rohnert Park this spring.
We feel that the information sent to us does not adequately address
the following concerns: limitations of the Merced formation proposed
to be tapped; inter- connection between the Merced formation and other water
tables in the area; amount of water proposed to be drawn from the wells;
cumulative impact of these and other wells proposed to be drilled in
the area; details of the contract to provide water to non -local agencies
without regional agreement on use of the local water resource; growth and
water use projections of the agencies to which the water will be sold; and
the effect of exporting local water resources on existing wells in this
area. We feel strongly that this information should be provided and
discussed publicly in the form of an environmental impact report before
construction of the proposed wells is approved.
Section 15082 of the California Environmental Quality Act provides that
mandatory findings of significance shall be made for projects falling
under any one of four categpries:
1) Impacts which have the potential.... to curtail the
range of the environment;
2) Impacts which achieve short -term, to the possible
disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals;
3) Impacts for a project which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable; and a
4) The environmental effects of a project will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings.
To Planning Commissioners
February 22, 1977
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We feel that the proposal to drill three new wells and to provide water
to non -local entities without adequate regional supervision falls in
the first three, and possibly all four, categories for which a mandatory
finding of significance must be made.
Section 15080 of CEQA provides that a negative declaration may be
substituted for an EIR when projects are revised to eliminate signifi-
cant environmental impacts. Cotati would endorse such a procedure could, it
be shown that adequate water conservation efforts, regional supervision
and other details were worked out in a manner that could eliminate the
negative impacts mentioned above. We would be happy to meet with you and
other concerned agencies regarding those problems.
Thank you for your consideration of our concerns.
cc: William Payne, Mayor
William Cavalli, City Manager
Jay Cantor, City Attorney
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Sincerely,
Susan Boehlje
Planning Director
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