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1976/06/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 14, 1976 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 8:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. Call to Order Mayor Flores called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.4and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: ('4) Councilmen Beary, Fck, IIopkins and Flores Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman Roberts. His time of arrival is specifically noted in these minutes. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Minutes Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 24, 1976 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount.of $276,035.34 were approved. This included $74.18 for the Civic Commission. Communications Letter from Lorraine Jordan, Claim for Injuries 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. Councilman Eck initiated a- discussion concerning a letter from Lorraine Jordan appealing action taken by the City Council rejecting her claim ''for injuries, asking,if Mrs. Jordan was aware that the claim had been submitted to the City's insurance agent. Mr. Callinan stated Mrs. Jordan had been informed that her claim had been submitted and denied. Library Mayor.Flores advised that the new library would be open approximately, the second week in.September; further stated that a portrait of Margarite Hahn..would be displayed in the library. Councilman..Roberts At this time in the meeting Councilman Roberts arrived, 1. Arrives the tithe- ,being 8 010 p .m. Page 2 June 14, 1976 Non - Agenda Ztems City Manager Callinan requested that a proposed. resolution concerning a new stop sign on Myrtle Avenue be added to the agenda. The Council agreed. Unscheduled There was no one in the Chamber wishing to make an Public unscheduled public appearance. Appearance Spivock Land Mr. Norman Spivock stated he would like to speak concerning his property, but would prefer to do so later in the meeting when this matter was scheduled for di.seussi.on. The Council agreed. Ordinance 313 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2.08.055 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF A CONSENT CALENDAR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Ordinance 313 was waived, and said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None Resolution 76 -88 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Offsite Sanitary Sewer Easement, from Rohnerts) City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -88 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76 -89 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED (Portion of Copeland Creek right -of -way) City Manager.Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. Upon motion,of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76-89 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76 -90 RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDWOOD.EMPIRE WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND' City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. NOES: '(1) Councilman Roberts RESOLUTION 76- -914 RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROHNERT'.PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. Page 3 June 14, 1976 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -90 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76 -91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA RELATING TO PLANNING ASSISTANCE City Manager_ Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolut-iozz 76 -91 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Agreement with City Manager Callinan requested that this matter be deferred County, Servicing until the next meeing. The Council agreed. Special Assessment Bonds Resolution 76 -92 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSAL, COMMERCE BOULEVARD WIDENING, PROJECT NO. 1974 -12 City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. _. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -92 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76 793 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FOR THE ROHNERT PARK JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL /, SOCCER FIELD LIGHTING'(Project'No. 1975 -14) City Manager Callinan discussed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. . Upon motion'of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote,the reading of Resolution 76 -93 was waived and said resolution was adopted. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Hopkins and Flores NOES: '(1) Councilman Roberts RESOLUTION 76- -914 RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROHNERT'.PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to the Council dated June 10th concerning same. Page 4 June 14, 1976 Upon ?noti -on of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved, the reading of Resol_txtion 76 -94 was waived and said resolution, with the anolusi.on of a Grandfather Clause for non - resident calendar year rate cardholders,was adopted. Resol.utlon 76 -95 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 67 -19, WATER OPERATION RULES AND REGULATIONS RE. WATER USE FOR CONSTRUCTION City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo concerning same, dated June 10th, with the Council. Councilman Eck initiated a discussion asking how many gallons of water for construction work would be required. Mr. Callinan responded that in the past year some $1200 in revenue had been generated from the sale of water for construction purposes. Councilman Roberts commented that he had observed a number of water trucks filling up several times with water on Saturdays. Councilman Eck requested that staff again check into the•;uge of treated wastewater for construction purposes. Mr. Callinan stated he would do so. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -95 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76 -96 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALL - ATION OF STOP SIGNS City Manager Callinan stated staff had given further consideration to an additional stop sign on Myrtle Avenue westbound at the intersection of Liman Way, and felt it- to be a desirable safety feature. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -96 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Commission City Manager Callinan stated applications for appointment Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission had been received from Martha Butler; Robert A. DeWan; Ronald Fiori; Christine Helgren; Elizabeth Hofmann; Roger Kreischer; Thomas O'Halloran and George Henley. Mr. Callinan stated applications for appointment to the Planning Commission had been received from James M. Brog; Robert A. DeWan; John T. Giertz; Eugene A. Grenache; Robert E. Haydock; and Jack H. Titus. Mr. Callinan advised that applications for appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission had been received from Carolyne H. Baresin; John F. Behl and Martha Butler. Mayor Flores declared open the public hearing on appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission; Planning Commission and Cultural Arts Commission. Page 5 June 14, 1976 Mayor Flores stated that often there are several well qualified individuals applying for appointment to a commission where perhaps only one or two vacancies exist; further stated that.the Council would like to invite any person not selected.at this time to seek appointment for a future vanancy. Parks and The candidates present for the Parks and Recreation Commiss- Recreation ion were Mrs. Martha Butler and Robert A. DeWan, both Commission of whom responded to questions from the Council regarding their interest in this Commission. Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following voice vote, to appoint the following individuals to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one year term, starting July 1, 1976: George Henley; Robert A. DeWan;,Ronald Fiori; Christine Helgren; Elizabeth Hofmann,. Robert Kreischer; and Thomas O'Halloran. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts Planning The candidates present for,appointment to the Planning Commission Commission. were Robert A. DeWan; John T. Giertz and Robert E. Haydock., all of whom responded to questions from the Council,. Discussion followed. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, ana approved by the 'following voice vote, to appoint Eugene A. Grenache and Robert. E. Haydock to the Planning Commission for two year terms commencing July 1, 1976 AYES: (3):..Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Flores NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts Councilman Roberts stated he had spoken with Mr. DeWan, Mr. Giertz and Mr. Jack Titus, all of whom had indicated they would be willing to serve on the Building Code Committee. Cultural Arts Councilman Roberts made a' motion, seconded by Councilman Commission Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, to appoint Martha'Butler to the Cultural Arts Commission for the longest time term, and Carolyne H. Baresin for the shortest time term to said Commission. Discussion followed. AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Flores Mayor Flores declared.the public hearing on commission appointments closed. File 0470; Bank of America File 0465, Kentucky Fried Chicken Facility Page 6 June 14. 1976 Planning Direct ®r Skanchy gave a staff report, referring to plans on display, on an appl; ration from Bank of America for site plan and architectural review fox, proposed facility to be located on Commerce Boulevard at the Hunter Drive intersection; stated notice of the public hearing had been given by publishing in the local newspaper and mailing to property owners in the subject area. Mayor Flores declared open the public hearing on File 0470, Bank of America. Councilman Beary stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Hugh Codding, 100 Enterprise Drive, was present and queried Mr. Skanchy concerning a provision at the south end of the site for ingress and egress, and whether the neighboring structure to the south would put in a driveway. Mr. Skanchy indicated there would be sufficient driveway and anticipated no problem. Mr. Milton Chambers, Architect, was present and was question- ed as to whether this,Bank of America structure would resemble one located in Sebastopol; Mr. Chambers indicated he was not familiar with that building. Discussion followed with the Council discussing more drive up windows, detailed landscaping, etc. There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following voice vote, to approve File 0470, Bank of America, site plan and architectural review for a proposed facility to be located on Commerce Boulevard at the Hunter Drive intersection, subject to staff recommendations and conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report, referring to plans on display; pointing out staff recommendation for an additional 9 foot setback for additional landscaping; stated notice of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper and mailed to property owners in the subject area.i b Discussion >followed.concerning..the additional setback as recommended by,staff. Page 7 June 14, 1976 Mayor Flores declared open the public hearing on File 0465, Harman Manufacturing Corporation, site plan and ;architectural reView,f.Qr,Kentucky.Fried Chicken restaurant to be located on Commerce Boulevard immediately north of Copeland Creek...,, Mr. Lek'Overset, representing Harman Mfg. Corporation, was recognized and requested that the original specified !-setback;Iremaih as shown on the displayed plans. There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor I Flores declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed with all councilmen and Mr. Skanchy :participating concerning the proposed setback recommendation. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, to approve File 0465, Harman Mfg. Corporation, site plan and architectural review for Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Eck made a. motion to amend the original motion by accepting staff recommendation for an additional 9 foot setback. Mayor Flores seconded the motion which failed by the following roll call vote. AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores NOES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins and Roberts Councilman Hopkins' motion was then approved unanimously on a voice vote. File 0473, Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report on File Cofego 0471, referring to plans on display;,stated that notice Enterprises of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper and mailed to property owners in the subject area. Mayor Flores declared open the ..public hearing on File 0473, Cofego Enterprises, preliminary development plan approval for a proposed shopping center complex located on the west side of Commerce Boulevard.north of existing Self. Service Furniture facility. ,-Qouncilman Beary stated he would abstain from discussing and,-.voting on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Hugh Codding was recognized and gave a brief outline of the variou8:stores to be located in this complex. Mr,..Codding'presented a new plan.showing the stores, parking facilities and traffic,cirulation of the complex for Council review. Discussion followed. Page 8 June 14, 1976 There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. City Attorney Flitner was queried as to whether approval could be given at this time on the site plan of the pro- posed complex, or held in abeyance until full architectural plans are presented. Mr. Flitner reviewed the zoning ordinance and opined that the site plan as displayed could be considered at this time with the full architectural plans to be considered and reviewed at a later date. Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, to approve File 0473, Cofego Enterprises, preliminary develop- ment plan approval for a proposed shopping center located on the west side of Commerce Boulevard, north of the Self Service Furniture,lstore. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary File 0477, City Manager Callinan gave a staff report on File 0477, RCW Development referring to plans on display; stated that notice of the Company public hearing had been published in the newspaper and mailed to property owners in the subject area. Mayor Flores declared open the public hearing on File 0477, RCW Development Company, site plan and architectural review for a proposed shopping center /business complex located on the east side of Commerce Boulevard between Rohnert Park Expressway and Hinebaugh Creek. Mr. Jim Luger, RCW Development Company, was recognized and answered several questions from.the Council pertaining to the proposed complex. Mr. Hugh Codding was recognized and expressed concern regarding the property line and proposed road alignment abutting the Cofego Enterprises property. Planning Director Skanchy advised that one of the conditions of approval of this project was that the property owner work with the adjacent property owner on road development. Mr. Codding initiated a discussion concerning the road to be named Northwest Boulevard; suggested that because of its location, and to avoid confusion, that this road be named State Farm Drive. The Council indicated it would give consideration to this matter. There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Page 9 June 14, 1976 Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, to approve File 0477, RCW Development Company, site plan and architectural review for a proposed shopping center /business complex located on the east side of Commerce Boulevard between Rohnert Park Expressway and Hinebaugh Creek subject to the recommended conditions Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, directing staff to return to the Council with a recommendation concerning the road alignment between Cofego Enterprises and RCW Development Company. File 0478, California Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report:, refevvi -ng Skate to plans on display; stated that notice of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper and mailed to property owners in the subject area; further stated the applicant will provide a 50 ft. setback for landscaping on Commerce Boulevard. Discussion followed with the Council and Mr. Skanchy participating concerning lighting, bicycle parking, landscaping, etc. Mayor Flores declared open the public hearing on File 0478, California Skate application for use permit, site plan approval and architectural review for a skating rink proposed to be located on the east side of Commerce Boule- vard immediately north of Hinebaugh Creek. Mr. Larry McGlade, Architect, was recognized and indicated agreement with the 50 ft. setback on Commerce Boulevard along the front of the structure, but would like to retain the 'original 30'ft. setback along the open space. Councilman Eck suggested to Mr. McGlade that the proposed bike racks be'of the type that have a locking,device. There being no other person desiring to speak, Mayor Flores declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, to. approve File 0478, California Skate, incorpor- ating the Planning Commission recommendation; with a 50 ft. setback on Commerce Boulevard along the front of the structure only, and subject to the other recommended conditions. Councilman Eck made a motion to amend the original motion to require a 50 ft. setback on all of the frontage of the development along Commerce Boulevard. Councilman Eck's motion died for lack of a second. .Councilman Hopkins' motion was then approved unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Flores queried Mr. McGlade as to time of completion of the skating rink;-was advised approximately 4 months. Page 10 June 14, 1976 Parcel Map No. 9, Bowling Alley City Manager Callinan �xp].ained that Parcel Map No. 9 represented the splitting of the Decker property from the Spivock property. Planning Director Skanchy gave a staff report, referring to the map on display. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Parcel Map No. 9 was approved. Parcel Map No. 20, Planning Director Skanehy gave a staff report on Parcel Debra Homes, Inc. ...Map No. 20 explaining the re- subdivision of lot numbers 42 through 46 in Country Club Estates Subdivision 2 D, with no increase in the number of 'lots; said map being displayed . for review. Councilman Beary stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on this map due to a possible conflict of interest. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, Parcel Map No. 20 was approved. AYES: .(4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary File 0254D, City Manager Callinan stated Mr. Condiotti had phoned Debra Homes, Inc, and requested this matter be considered later in the agenda, as he had been delayed. The Council agreed. Proposed' City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council a letter Southwesterly from City Manager Cavalli of the City of Cotati wherein Entrance Road Mr. Cavalli indicates the matter of cooperating with Rohnert Park in developing a road "between Old Redwood Highway and College View Drive had been discussed by that Council on May 25th. Mr. Cavalli stated the Cotati Council did not feel it could participate in a cooperative venture of this type at this time. Discussion followed, with the feeling of the Council being that both cities should participate in the cost of develop- ing the road; and additional efforts should be made to seek that participation from the City of Cotati. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, to appoint a committee of Mayor Flores and Councilman Beary to meet with representatives of'the Cotati`City.Council to discuss development of the southwesterly entrance road. Page 11 June 14, 1976 File 0254D, Planning.Director Skanchy gave a staff report on the Debra Homes, Inc.' architectural review of homes in the Debra Homes, Inc. Subdivision No, 5, Units A and B, referring to plans on display. Mr. Skanchy read the conditions of approval as outlined in staff report dated May 27, 1976. Discussion followed with Mr. Callinan reading a letter from Mr. Condiotti pertaining to placing planters and landscaping off the Snyder Lane entrance to the proposed subdivision. Mr. Condiotti.was present and answered several questions from,the Council as to what percentage of homes would have shake roofing, a new concept of placing shutters on some homes and planters on others for color and accent; the cost of the homes, etc. Discussion continued. The "Conditions of Approval" as outlined on the staff report were considered separately and approved as follows: Upon motion of.Council.man Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, the front setbacks in the subdivision will be varied as per the City Council's request and,direction. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck,:Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None,:, ABSTAIN: (1) .Councilman Beary Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, to comply with agreement of City Manager and Debra Homes, Inc. concerning percentage of shake and shingle roofing on homes in the subdivision. AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN ;. (l) Councilman Beary Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, that box -end fencing be provided on all houses including the corner lots. AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN: (!), Councilman Beary Page 12 June 149 1976 Councilman Eck made a rnotir4n. ct---cloei by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote that the exterior design of the houses shall be varied.,*., by incorporating different materials on the front facade such as brick, slump stone, stucco stone and wood. AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Mayor Flores ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, that the materials on the chimney of the houses be the same material as used on the front facade. Mr. Condiotti explained that metal fireplaces will be placed in these homes; brick fireplaces will be an optional item. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None. ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, that the Planning Commission require the developer to incorp- orate varied exterior designs different from those on the adjacent subdivisions, such as Country Club Estates 3 and 4.. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following voice vote, the Council approved File 0254D, architectural review of Debra Homes, Inc.:, residences proposed for construction in Country Club Estates Subdivision No. 5, Units A and B, subject to conditions as noted herein. AYES: (4) -Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Beary Recess At this point in the meeting Mayor Flores declared a recess, the time , ;. being approximately 10:35 p.m. Page 13 June 14; 1976 }Reconvene Mayor Flores reconvened the meeting at approximately 10 :45 p.m. with all councilmen present. Memorandum of. City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo Agreement with dated -June 10th and comments made therein concerning SCOPE ratification of an amended Memorandum of Agreement with SCOPE, copies of which had been presented to the Council. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, that the City ratify the amended Memorandum of Agreement with SCOPE and extend the fringe benefits listed therein to all regular full -time employees. Purchase of a City Manager Callinan advised the City was in need of Flail Mower a new flail mower, and discussed comments made in his June 10th memo concerning same. Upon motion of Councilman,Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the City purchasing a new flail mower for the Public Works Department. Improvements City Manager Callinan discussed with the councilmembers at Golf Course various golf course improvements as set forth in his memo dated June 10th..and availability of appropriate funds for financing same. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, that the City authorize funding by the Rohnert Park Golf Course Corporation for and give priority to the following golf course improvements: (1) Fencing around the maintenance yard, and, (2) install - ing walls around the irrigation pumps and water welly and endorse in concept the following: (3) paving road to the maintenance area; (4) extending sewer and water to maintenance yard; (5) installing fencing along the Expressway. Project 1974 --11 City Manager Callinan explained the proposed resolutions Northwest pertaining to Project 1974 -11, Northwest Improvement Project, Improvement and directed the Council's attention to his further comments Project concerning same contained in his memo dated June 10th. Resolution 76 -97 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT DEED (Northwest Improvement Project No. 1974-11) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution which accepts the easement deed and authorizes payment of same. Upon motion of Councilman. Roberts, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -97 was waived -and'said..resolution was adopted. 4 Resolution 76 -98 Page 14 June 14, 1976 A RESOLUTION ORDERING REDUCTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, NORTHWEST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -11 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -98 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 76--99 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS, NORTHWEST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -11 'City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76 -99 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Spivock Land City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council the status Open Space of acquisition of the Spivock land for apen space; referred to the recent supervisorial recall election which would appear to negate County /City of Rohnert Park negotiations for acquiring the Spivock land as open space; and discussed a recent meeting with Mr. Spivock and possible alternative uses of the land. Discussion followed with the Council considering an alternative of acquiring the land for an addition to the golf course, soliciting a study for use of the land retaining the open space concept; requesting from the Board of Supervisors a final decision as to participation in acquiring the land for open space. Mr. Spivock was recognized and spoke of the previous lengthy negotiations; stated he would be willing to work with the City on use of the land for an additional golf course; requested an expression of firm intent from the Council at this meeting as the time element was critical. Mr. F. G. Lehmann, an economic planning consultant, was recognized and suggested a proposed study for the Spivock land involving three alternative uses. Discussion continued. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and-unanimously approved, directing staff to explore the alternative of an additional golf course use of the Spivock land. Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, direct - ing staff to first direct a letter to Supervisor Theiller requesting a firm decision on participation of the County of Sonoma in the acquisition of the Spivock land for open space; and subj.ect:to the reply, negotiate for an economic analysis study_.with.a- maximum.;expenditure of $3,000 to explore 'an ..alternate use of ,thy;,. Spivock land retaining the open space concept by means of a golf course® Page 15 June 14,.1976 AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Hopkins, Roberts and Flores NOES: (1) Councilman Eck Supplying Water City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to Dairies to his memo dated June 10th and comments made therein concerning the request of the County Farm Advisors Office , for City water for the dairy industry in the County. Discussion followed concerning the amount of water noodoA. a termination clause in the agveomout shouLcl 'the City experience a water crisis, etc. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council approved in concept supplying the dairy industry 75,000 gallons of water a day, subject to Council approval of the formal agreement with the Sonoma County Water Agency with details to be determined. Master Plan City Manager Callinan discussed with the councilmembers for Fire Safety a draft copy of the Master Plan for Fire Safety, copies of which had been presented to them; and solicited input concerning same. The Council had no comments at this time. School Traffic City Manager Callinan discussed briefly the information Officer Update concerning the City's agreement with the school district for services provided by the Public Safety Department, as set forth in his memo of June 10th; also noted Super - intendent Jim Davidson's letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Education to Officer Jim Park. Budget Calendar City Manager Callinan stated councilmembers had received a copy of the proposed budget calendar and solicited comments thereto. Councilman Eck requested the first budget session commence on July 5, 1976. The Council agreed. Damage to Community City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of June 10th, Center Tables advised that several tables had sustained damage at a barbeque event on May 23rd; stated reimbursement in the amount of $125 had been received and new tables would be purchased. Well No. 12 City Manager Callinan gave a staff update on the progress Update of Well No. 12, referring to comments made in his memo datea June 10th. Beautification Project City Manager Callinan advised, at the Council's directive, the large trees for the parks had been received and would be planted the week of June 21st; also stated trees for residents will be available to residents at one -half price and the news media had been so advised for publication. Page 16 June 149 1976 Public Meeting City Attorney Flitner referx,6&­ the Council to his memo Appointments dated-May 27th concerning meeting . I eeting requirements with prospective appointees. Mr. Flitner was queried as to whether applicants could be questioned in an executive session with the actual appointment being made in a public meeting. Mr. Flitner replied in the negative. Mechanical Play City Attorney Flitner discussed with the Council his memo Devices dated June 14th concerning mechanical play devices and Regulations attached proposed draft ordinances for amending the zoning ordinance for permitting same, for Council consideration. Discussion followed. The consensus of the Council was that it did not wish to change the existing 7oming at this time. Family Mayor Flores initiated a discussion requesting that the Information Family Information Center request for funds be considered Center at the same time as a similar request by Kairos Community' Development. Mr. Callinan stated he would take care of this matter. Resolution 76-100 RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT "PROFIT" IS NOT A DIRTY WORD Councilman teary initiated a discussion concerning the proposed resolution with regard to the free enterprise system.and resultant profit concept. Discussion followed with Councilman Eck indicating he had no objection to developers making a profit, but not to the detriment of the public. Councilman Eck made a motion to delete paragraph 6 from the proposed resolution..."WHEREAS, recently there have been many expressions which seem to indicate that those making them have little regard for the free enterprise system and its necessary dependence on the profit motive." Councilman,Eck's motion died for lack of a second. Councilman teary stated for the record that the inclusion of the above paragraph was made . without intent of being directed to any specific individual. Upon motion of Councilman teary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 76-100 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Supervisorial... Councilman Hopkins initiated7'a discussion concerning the District City being split into three supervisorial districts; Representation stated that with,;thP' at' ng f pe. i o . new _' supervisors due to the recent recall election the City should renew its efforts to be represented as one supervisorial district. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman teary, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to forward letters, over the Mayor's signature, to the new supervisors requesting that the City be represented as one supervisorial district rather than three. Page 17 June 14, 1976 Lights at Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning the Rohnert Park noisy transformers on the lights at the Junior High Baseball/ Junior High Soccer Field. Mr. Callinan advised that he has requested Field that the lights be turned off due to complaints; indicated this had presented some problems with regard to the Babe Ruth Baseball schedule; stated the contractor had been contacted and was working on the light situation; further stated that prior to Notice of Completion being accepted by the City the lights will be repaired and the repair to the broken bike path will be completed. Trees on Bike Mayor Flores initiated a discussion concerning some 6 Path North of to 8 trees that had been lost during the winter on the Hinebaugh Creek bike path north of Hinebaugh Creek; requested that they be replaced. Mr. Callinan stated he would take care of this matter. Mr. Swiss Mr. Bob Chumley, owner of Mr. Swiss Restaurant, was recognized Restaurant, and requested that time be allowed on the agenda at the Mechanical Play next meeting for an appearance to request a change in Devices the zoning ordinance to allow mechanical play devices in his restaurant. Mayor Flores requested staff to place on the next agenda a 20 minute time period for Mr. Chumleyts appearance. Executive Session City Manager Callinan requested that the Council remain for a brief executive session at the end of the regular meeting. The Council agreed. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Flores adjourned the regular meeting at approximately 11:55 p.m. to an executive session held in the Council Chambers with all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner present. A possible litigation matter was discussed. APPROVED: Mayor The executive session adjourned at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1976. Deputy City Clerk