1975/08/11 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 11, 1975
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing at 7:25 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins
presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at ,7:00 p.m. and at which all
Councilmen, with the exception of Councilman Smith, and City
Manager Callinan were present, and which was held to discuss
litigation and personnel matters.
Call to Order
Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:25 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Roll Call
Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Hopkins
Absent: (1) Councilman Smith
Staff present for all or part of the meeting.
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City
Engineer Brust, and Planning Director Skanchy.
Approval of
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
Minutes
and unanimously approved, the minutes of July 21 and July 28
were approved as submitted.
Approval of
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary
Bills
and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the
attached list in the amount of $177,227.86 were approved.
Communications
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of_ the Council. No action was taken on any
communication except as noted specifically in these minutes.
Letter to Governor
Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning City of
Brown
Monterey Mayor Peter J. Coniglio's letter to Governor
Brown concerning assessments of property.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,
" and unanimously approved, staff was directed to forward
a letter, over the Mayor's signature, to Governor Brown
supporting the Monterey Mayor's request for legislation
limiting the power of the assessor to increase assessments
beyond a certain maximum in any given year.
Rohnert Park
Mrs. Julan Pekkain. and Mrs. Libby Henley of the Rohnert Park
Women's
Women's.Association appeared and presented to the Council
Association
a check.in the amount of ,.$250.00 and asked that it be used
for the purchase of a climber to be installed at Ladybug
Park. The Council accepted the check and thanked Mrs.
Pekkain and Mrs. Henley.
Miss Rohnert'
Park Beauty
Pageant
Founder's Day
Resolution 75 -179
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Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, staff was directed to forward a
letter of appreciation, over the Mayor's signature, to the
Rohnert Park Women's Association for its contribution.
Mrs. Audrey Chaon, Director of the Miss Rohnert Park Beauty
Pageant appeared before Council to thank them for past
donations and to request a contribution for wardrobe and charm
bracelets for the participants in the current Miss Rohnert
Park Beauty Pageant.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, Council approved a $100.00
contribution for wardrobe purposes to the winner of the Miss
Rohnert Park Beauty Pageant and approved the charm bracelets
for the participants in the Pageant.
Mr. Lyle Amlin, Chairman of Founder.'s Day, discussed with the
Council the Founder's Day celebration and fireworks display
expenditures. Mr. Amlin presented to the Council a recap
of proposed expenditures totaling $1980.00 and requested
a contribution from the City for this amount.
Conncilnnn Tieary made n mntinn- aernndnd by r..niinrilmnn
Flores, to approve the amount of $1980.00 for the Founder's
Day Association.
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend Councilman BeLry's
motion to delete the .fireworks expenditure. Councilman Eck's
motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Beary's motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Hopkins
NOES: (0) Nene
ABSENT (1) Councilman Smith
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975°76
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75° -179
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 °180 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO
BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO SUPPORT THE CITY DEPART-
MENTS AND PAY ME INDEBTEDNESS uF THE Cliff FOR THE .FISCAL
YEAR 1975 °76
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
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Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75-180
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -181 RESOLUTION FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1975 -76 FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan I explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -181
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -182 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -182
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -183 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA RELATING
TO PLANNING ASSISTANCE
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution.75 -183
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF COTATI CONCERNING POLICE DISPATCHING SERVICE
i.i.1,J>gcr CU ll_inan explained the ra3olkution.
Upon y Kwon of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
axs`. anItnimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -184
was waived and sa=.d resolution was adopted'.
Resolution 75 °185 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ACCE:'T'ING EASEMENT DEED AND APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT
THERETO BET14EEN AUGUST LOVEMA.RK AND THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -185
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -186 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY CERTIFICATE
RELATIVE TO ROHNERT PARK PROJECT NO. 1974 -12, COMMERCE
BLVD. WIDENING FROM HINEBAUGH CREEK TO AVRAM AVE.
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
August 11, 1975
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and unanimously approved, t':=:
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
R'Jo : at on 75-�1� 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO EXECUTE THE WITHIN
INSTRUMENT (Local Agency - State Agreement for Federal -aid
Urban System Projects F.A.U. District 04 Rohnert park,
Sonoma County, California (Agreement No. 3))
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -187
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -188 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING WILLINGNESS TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY
FOR 1975 SPECIAL CENSUS COSTS
.. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 --188
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -189 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS ADRIAN DRIVE AND
BURTON AVE. OVERLAY, PROJECT NO. 1975 -10
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, a'nd unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -189 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -190 RESOLUTICNS CALLING FOP, SEALED PROPOSALS, ROHNERT PARK
JUNIOI IJJ;11 SCHOOL BASEBALL /SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING,
P'i'' T _ICT I-`i. 2.975-•14
City r'anager C; linan explained the resolution.
There was a bri -f • .1 scussion concerning the funding for this
project. There w,«, some concern as to whether taking the
funds from the C�-;tntal Outlay Fund for this project would
in the future reduce funds for other neighborhood park
improvements.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the
reading of Resolution 75 -190 was waived and said resolution
was adopted.
AYESo (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Hopkins
NOES., (0). None
ABSENT (1) Councilman Smith
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Resolution 75 -191 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE PERSONNEL
BOARD
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 -191 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -192 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF BONDS (Holiday Park Subdivisions Nos. 3, 4 & 5)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
75 °192 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Project.No. City Manager Callinan explained this assessment district
1975 -4, Enterprise project. Copies of the bid summary and the Engineer's Report
Blvd. and were presented to the council members. Mr. Callinan further
Hunter Drive stated that notice of the public hearing had been published
in local newspapers and sent to property owners in the
asssessment. district 'area.
Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on
Project No. 1975 -4, Enterprise Boulevard and Hunter Drive
Improvement Project.
Mr. Philip Assaf, Bond Counsel of Wilson, 'Jones, Morton and
Lynch, and Mr. Dave Glendening of Murray- McCormick, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers on the project, were present in the
chamber to answer questions from the Council. Council was
apprised that Don Dowd Company was low construction bidder on
this project with a bid of $152,148.48. Mr. Assaf informed
the Council that the only bidder on the bonds was San
Francisco Securities, Inc. He further stated that no written
protests had been received.
There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Hopkins
declared closed the public hearing.
Resolution 75 -193 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 75-162, ENTERPRISE DRIVE HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT "NO. 1975 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
75 -193 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
August 11, 1975
Resolution 75 -194 A RESOLUTION .ORDERING REDUCTTON Or AP77FPYFTI?R'�O 7r?Ta,nnRTS7
DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE,
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75 -194
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -195
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING
THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE WORK AND ACQUISITIONS,
ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1975 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman.Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
75 -195 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -196
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, ENTERPRISE DRIVE - HUNTER
:DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
-
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
75 -196 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -197
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER, ENTERPRISE
DRIVE - HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975° -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
75 -197 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution 75 -195
A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS, ENTERPRISE DRIVE -
HUNTER DRIVE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1975 -4
Bond Counsel Assaf explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
75 -195 was waived and said resolution was adopted,
Project No. 1974 -13
City Manager Callinan,referring to his memo to the Council,
Camino Colegio
explained that the propos'e'd resolution would start proceedings
Improvmenet
to put back into the project some items that had been
Project
previously eliminated because of question of sufficient funds.
He further stated that the proposed resolution would
express the Council's intention to make changes and
modifications and will set a public hearing on the matter.
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Resolution 75 -199 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS,
CAMINO COLEGIO, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -13
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Counc lman,Beary,,.seconded by.Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 75- -199 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Proposed Library Architect Lawrence Simons and Associate Ed Sohl were
Building present and introduced to the Council to make their presenta-
tion of a proposed new library for the City.
City Manager Callinan presented members of the Planning
Commission that had been invited to view Mr. Simons plans
and drawings.
Councilman Flores.introduced members of the Rohnert Park
Cotati Library Advisory Board who were present for the
viewing of the presentation.
Mayor Hopkins read a letter from Mrs. Pat Whitmore,
Secretary, Rohnert Park Library Advisory Board, wherein the
Board expressed approval of the plans presented by
Architect Simons and recommended adoption by the Council.
Architect Simons, referring to several preliminary drawings
and plans on display discussed the proposed library explain-
ing the site development, and described the interior
arrangement pointing out various areas such as entry, lobby,
office, children's area, book cases situated in alcoves,
etc. Mr. Simons expressed some concern stating the structure
as situated on the lot was rather "tight ". He discussed
parking area and expressed interest in the City securing
additional land for additional parking facilities.
Discussion followed with the.Council, Mr. Callinan and Mr.
Simons participating.. Mr..Simons was asked the approximate
construction cost of the proposed library and he responded
$490,000.00,
Mrs. Lillian Vaughn of Cotati was recognized and spoke
briefly requesting.consideration of large open green space
areas which might be used for concerts, etc., and to
separate the library from the shopping center.
Councilman plores.made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and, unanimously approved, to approve the preliminary
and schematic plans and drawings as presented by Architect
Simons for the proposed new library.
The Council designated City Manager Callinan, Councilman
Flores and Councilman Eck as a representative committee to
contact owners of adjacent property of the proposed library
for acquisition of additional land for parking area.
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Art Roberts - Mr. Art Roberts, President of the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce was recognized by the Council and presented the
Commerce 1975 -76 Chamber of Commerce Budget. Mr. Roberts explained
the expenditures and income and outlined the Chamber's
projects for the coming year.
Discussion followed with the Council members and Mr. Roberts
discussing the Chamber of Commerce's role in future
development of Rohnert Park. The Council thanked Mr.
Roberts for his presentation.
Recess At this point in the meeting, the time being approximately
8055 p.m., Mayor Hopkins declared a recess.
Reconvene mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately
9-05 p.m. with all councilmen present with the exception of
Councilman Smith
File No. 0435, City Manager Callinan explained to the Council that the Bank
Variance to of America had filed for a zoning ordinance variance to
Zoning Ordinance allow Mr. Ian Allen of 7466 Bridgit Ave. to park his in
excess of two ton unladen weight vehicle on that property,
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institution. He further explained his July 24th letter to
the Bank of America advising that the variance application
could not be processed.
Mr. Allen was present and asked for the Council's considera-
tion in granting the variance stating that the vehicle was
needed for management of the apartment complex.
Discussion followed with the Council, City Manager Callinan
and City Attorney Flitner participating. Mr. Flitner advised
the Council that in his opinion a variance could not be
granted in this instance of vehicle restriction. He stated
that the ordinance would have to be amended,with any
exceptions stated therein.
Planning Commissioner Hollingsworth was present and indicated
that he felt the Planning Commission would be willing to
again consider this ordinance from the standpoint of
clarification as to weight limitations and possibly some
exceptions thereto.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,
and approved by the following roll call vote, Council
denied the processing of the variance application of Bank
of America, N.T. & S.A. for the parking of a truck in a
residential area, namely 7466 Bridgit Ave., as said
variance procedure is not legally applicable in this
instance.
AYES- (3) Councilmen Beary, Eck and Flores
NOES. (1) Mayor Hopkins
ABSENT- (1) Councilman Smith
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Interchange
City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the Cal -Trans
Parking on
July 15th letter, copies of which had been disseminated
Hwy. 101
to.the Council members, wherein they discuss parking
facilities for commuters in the interchange area of Hwy. 101
and Rohnert Park Expressway. The map of planned facilities
was displayed in the Chamber for review by the Council. Mr.
Callinan asked that any comments the Council might wish to
make be submitted to him for input in his response to the
Cal -Trans letter:
File 0386
City Manager Callinan stated that McKellar and Associates
Final Map
had asked that this matter be deferred since the revised
Approval
final map was not completed.
City Insurance
City Manager Callinan asked that this matter of liability
Coverage
insurance for the .City be deferred until the next meeting
as insurance agent Tom Feeney is still working on the matter.
Scout Hut
City Manager Callinan informed the Council that letters had
been sent out soliciting contributions for the proposed
Scout Hut to be located east of the parking lot in Alicia
Park. As of -this date one contribution of $75.00 and several
contributions of labor and material had been received.
Spivock Land
Supervisor Kortum was present and gave a report updating
the project of acquisition of the Spivock land for open
space. Mr. Kortum stated that the Board of Supervisors had
voted to offer Mr. Spivock $5500 per acre, plus the County
assuming an assessment of $1200 per acre on said land.
Supervisor Kortum indicated an additional $25,000 was
needed from Rohnert Park and requested that amount from the
Council., He stated that the land would continue to remain
in agriculture leased operations Supervisor Kortum stated
that he felt the commitment of $150,000 from the City of
Santa Rosa would be forthcoming.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, Council pledged an
additional $25,000 contribution for the acquisition of the
Spivock land for open space.
Councilman Flores read a Press Release which he had
prepared and in which he sets forth his feeling that the
acquisition of the Spivock land had become somewhat involved
in political controversy between the City of Rohnert Park
and the City of Santa Rosa. In his Press Release Mr.
Flores recommends that both city councils address themselves
to projects which offer.substantial benefits to the citizens
of their respective communities.
Golf Course
Financial Report
City Manager Callinan gave a report on the fiscal year
revenue from the golf course, stating that the golf course
seems to be well on its way to being financially self-
supporting.. Mr. Callinan attributed the financial progress
to the golf course personnel, the public works personnel,
and maintenance personnel.
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August 119 1975
Director of City Manager Callinan informed the Council that Ron Brust
Public Works would henceforth have the title of Director of Public
Works as well as City Engineer, and will be responsible for
all areas of public works.
Vehicle Allowance City Manager Callinan informed the Council that tiro Jim
Supt. of Public Eagan, Superintendent of Public Works, will be given the
Works same auto allowance that Bill Wiggins had, namely $120°00
per month.
Adjournment Mayor Hopkins adjourned the City Council meeting at
approximately 9.49 p.m. to convene as the Board of
Commissioners of the Rohnert Park Civic Commission.
Reconvene
Mayor Hopkins reconvened the City Council meeting at
approximately 9052 p.m. with all councilmen present
with the exception of Councilman Smith.
Brill Wiggins'
City Manager Callinan explained to the Council that through
Tools
the years Mr. Wiggins had purchased and used many tools in
the operation of the Department of Public Works. Mr, Wiggin,,
has provided a list of these tools and small equipment for
the City, placing a dollar value on them of $1,417000. Mr.
Wiggins would be willing to sell these tools to the City
for one -half this amount., or $705.00° City Engineer Brust
and Supt. of Public Works Eagan have checked over these
tools and equipment and in their judgment, and that of
Mr. Callinan, the City would be securing a very good bargain,
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, Council authorized the
amount of $1,000°00 be paid to Bill Wiggins for his tools
and small equipment.
August 30
City Manager Callinan informed the Council that he had
Clean -up
scheduled August 30th as community clean -up day in the
Campaign
City; and requested the Council's support of this campaign.
Mr. Callinan stated that he hoped to secure the assistance
of many local. service organizations in ridding the community
of unwanted material and equipment. The Council designated
Councilman Flores as Chairman of Community Clean -up Day,
Well Project
City Manager Callinan advised the Council in order to insure
adequate city water facilities staff was in the process
of contemplating a location for the next city well. The
new well will be developed in close coordination with the
State Department of Water Resources which is conducting the
study of the ground water basin.
Wastewater for
City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to
Construction
City Engineer Brust's memorandum, copies of which had been
Projects
presented to the council members, in which Mr. Brust
indicates he checked into the possibility of using treated
wastewater for construction projects and found that there
were several public health restrictions which would prevent
the City from so doing.
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August 11, 1975
Hospital District City Manager Callinan stated that he had received a call
Detachment from the Administrator of the Petaluma Hospital District
asking if the City could reimbursement the district for
certain fees incurred in connection with the detachment of
Rohnert Park from the hospital district.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote. Council
approved and authorized the expenditure of one -half the
cost of fee outlay by the Petaluma Hospital District for
cost of detachment proceedings of Rohnert Park from the
hospital district.
AYES, (3) Councilmen Beary, Eck and Flores
NOES: (1) Mayor Hopkins
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith
FAU Project City Manager Callinan advised the Council that he had
Status Report withdrawn the project of widening Commerce Boulevard from
the County Public Works Dept. because it was proceeding
so slowly. Mr. Callinan stated that City staff was going
to try and get this project out to bid as soon as possible
while funds are available.
Myrtle Ave. City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council his letter
Improvement to the County Department of Public Works regarding the
status of Myrtle Avenue improvement, which is being held
up pending a possible agreement with the City of Cotati
concerning a curb and gutter. Mr. Callinan requested that
the Council direct letters to the County and the Public
Works Department to get this project moving and out to bid.
Senior Nutrition City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to
Center Funding his memo of August 7, wherein he states that Mr. Timm
of the Golden Diners Nutrition project, under the Sonoma
County People for Economic Opportunity, had advised him
that the State Office on Aging is suggesting that he not
apply for grant funds for the Rohnert Park area as they
feel the people in this area are not in need of this type
of assistance. Mr. Callinan stated that a Mrs. Delia
vicerra of the State Office of Aging is scheduled to appear
before the Council on September 22 to state the views of
that body.
Water Quality City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the last
Control Board meeting of the Regional Water Quality Control Board at which
Meeting the City was given a two month extension to clear up the
algae problems at the wastewater treatment plant. Mr.
Callinan advised the Council of several corrections that
had been made at the plant, and staff was hopeful that
the "cease and desist" restriction would be lifted.
Sonoma County City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of an upcoming
Arts Council appointment to the Sonoma County Arts Council. The Council
requested that staff advertise and schedule the matter
for a public hearing.
APPROVED°
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Soccer Field
Councilman Beary commended the Park and Recreation Department
Ltiprovements
on its prompt response to his suggested improvements to
soccer fields at the Junior High School and,C and L Parks.
Honorary
Councilman Flores initiated a discussion concerning
Citizen Award
honorary citizen awards. Mr. Flores noted that the last
award was made to Bill Wiggins, former Superintendent of
Public Works. Mr, Flores suggested that the records be
researched and a plaque with all names of honorary citizens
engraved thereon be obtained and placed in the City Offices.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously,approved, Council approved the
purchase of a plaque to be inscribed with names of all
R.ohnert Park Honorary Citizens, cost to be paid by the City.
The Council consented to the matter being referred to the
Rohnert Park Cultural Arts Corporation for advice on type
of plaque and where to display in City Hallo
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned
the meeting. at approximately 10005 p.m.
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APPROVED°