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1971/04/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 5, 1971 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7 :07 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Perk, with Mayor Smith pre- siding. Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:07 p.m. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers, and Smith Absent: (0) None Staff Present:for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell, Engineer Hudis, Direc- tor of Parke & Recreation Pekkain, and County Planner Vail. Approval of Minutes Upon,iLiotion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by voice vote, with Mayor Smith ab- staining, the minutes of March 15, 1971 were approved as corrected to reflect Councilman Hopkints presence rather than Mayor Smithts. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $10,724.11 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. ABAG Membership Councilman Hopkins, ee+.Council representative to ABAG, solicited guidance from the Council concerning continued membership in ABAG. Discussion followed. Mayor Smith read a statement expressing support for retaining member - ship in ABAG. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:20 p.m. Mr. James Groom was recognized and spoke supporting the withdrawal of membership from ABAG. Resolution No. 71 -40 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A YES VOTE ON COUNTY REFERENDUM CONCERNING ABAG City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following roll call vote, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -40 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted: Councilmen Roberts uaaueo Poqo -2- AYES! (3) NOES: /11 ` April 59 1971 Counc�lmon 8u�hanon, Roberts, Rogers Councilmen Smith Councilman Hopkins Councilman Roberto left the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time .being mpproxlmmtely.?:4O p.m. Reception for President City Manager Callinan advised that he had been approached McGrath, Sonoma State indiuldually`bv Mayor Smith and Councilman Rogers concern- College ing the possibility of a reception for Sonoma State College President McGrath. Discussion followed during which it was suggested that the reception be co-hosted by the City and / the Chamber of Commerce at the Community Center. Staff was directed to follow up on the 'matter and makiothe necessary ' 0odx Session with City Manager Callinan suggested that a work session be set College Reprooanta- up with the City Council and President McGrath and his t1xao cabinet to discuss matters of mutual interest. Council � . directed staff to make the necessary arrangements for such 1971 Pool Rates City Manager Callinan summarized his memo dated April 2, ' 1971 concerning pool .rates schedules recommended by staff and the Recreation Commission. A brief discussion followed with Director of Parks & Recreation Pakkmin participating. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilmen Rogers, and unanimously approved, the swimming pool rates ' for 1971 recommended by staff as shown on attached sheet, were adopted. ` Babe Ruth Baseball City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- cil a request for $304 to support the Rohnart Park Babe � Ruth 8maaboll program, noting that the f1guro m�n oonaidar~ ably lowo thmnloat year, and that the requested expendi- ture had been recommended by the Recreation Commission. ' A,brlef dleouoa1un followed with Director of Parks & Recrea- tion Pakknln participating. Upon motion of Councilmen Buchanan, seconded by Councilmen Rogers, and unenimuumly approved, the request for $304 for the Rohnert Perk Babe Ruth Baseball program was approved. Public Address System City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun~ for Community Center cil Mr. Pe4kaln`e recommendation for a portable-type public address system for the Community Canter, noting that various groups had donated some funds toward the purchase of o sound system. Discussion followed with Director of Parks ' and Recreation Pokkm1n participating. The Council requested that information be obtained by staff for a system that mould mnoomodote several microphones at the same time. Page -3- April 5, 1971 Benecia Park Bell City Manager Callinan reported that part of the lights had Diamond Lights been installed at the Benecia Park Ball Diamond and that the project should be completed shortly. Park Bleachers City Manager Callinan reported on proposed plans for instal - lation of bleachers in each park, explained the proposed type of construction, and the planned stages of construc- tion, and requested Council authorization for the first stage of same. He advised that attempts are being made to get the necessary materials at cost or donated and that the construction would be done by the Public Works Department. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councitnan Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the expenditure of up to $500 for the first stage of construction for park bleach- ers was approved. Recreation Program Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain gave a brief re- port on the recreation program and answered questions of the Council. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7:58 p.m. Hartley Use Permit City Manager Callinan reviewed the use permit application Application of Mr. & Mrs. Hartley for a foster family home for six File 0186 retarded adults at 7605 Bobbie Way. At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manager Callinan review- ed the application procedures for foster family homes and Family Care Homes. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:00 p.m. City Manager Callinan noted that a fire inspection had been made of the premises at 7605 Bobbie Way and that fire clear- ance had been denied due to insufficient square footage for six persons andalso lack of fire escapes from the second floor. Staff recommended that if the Council should approve the application that there be a limit of four foster per- sons and compliance with all fire codes and other_ applicable regulations. Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the appli- cation for use permit of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Hartley for a foster family home for six retarded adults at 7605 Bobbie Way.. City Manager Callinan advised that ten letters and a peti- tion bearing approximately 70 signatures had been received expressing opposition to the use permit. Mayor Smith asked for a show of hands of those in the audi- ence who were opposed to the use permit being approved. Many persons raised their hands. April 5, 1971 Mrs. Hartley was recognized and spoke in support of the application. Mr. Marvin Dillon, 7480 Bobble Way, was recognized and, advising he was speaking from e neutral position, questioned the supervision and also the concern of residents, and com- mented on the need filled by foster homma. Mr~ Burvin Smlth, 7609 Bobbie Way, was recognized and asked 0ra" Hartley who the staff mould be composed of. 0r. Jason Seale, 7494 Bobbie Nevv was recognized and advis- ing he was speaking from e neutral position, also questioned the type of supervision that mould be provided. Mr. W.E. Hartley was recognized and onemmrmd that he and his wife mould provide supervision along with some hired help. 0r. Paul Nillingomorth, 7564 Bobbie Way, was recognized and expressed opposition to the use permit being granted to Mr. and Mrs. Hartley. There being no one further desiring to be hoard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion of Councilmen Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the use permit applica- tion of 0r. and Mrs. W.E. Hartley for o foster family home for six retarded adults at 7606 Bobbie Way was denied. Request for Zoning City Manager Call1non read a portion of the letter trans- to Prohibit Rest mlttlng the petition received opposing the application of Homes, etc. in Reai- 0r. and Mrs. W.E. Hartley. The letter contained o request dontial Areas for changing of the zoning regulations concerning root homes and other hospital typo facilities in residential or000. A brief discussion followed and an explanation was given regarding the existing zoning ordinance procedures. By oonoameue of Council it was decided that the existing procedure requiring public hearings on use permits in resi- dential areas was satisfactory. � Consider Deletion from City Manager Collimsn briefly reviewed recent Council- meet- General Plan of Pro~ lng discussions concerning the possible deletion from the ! posed Road Between General Plan of the proposed road from Cravenmteln Highway Cotat1 and Rohnert Park and Old Redwood Highway intersection to College View Drive, File 0184 noted that letters had been received from Norman Spivook and � Maurice Fredericks supporting deletion oyoold rood from the General Plan, and advised that notice of the continued public hearing had been sent to various civic organizations, � bualnaamoe along Southwest Boulevard and the newspapers. � He reported that the City of Cotati had made provision for the subject rood. He reviewed his memo to the Council dated | April 3, 1971 recommending that the subject rood be left in | the General Plan. ' Page —5— April G, 1971 Councilman Rogers requested an opinion from City Attorney Maxwell as to whether or not he should vote on this matter because of his employment with Bart C. Mitchell Real Estate. Mr. Maxwell advised that Mr. Rogers employment with Mr. Mitchell mould constitute an indirect interest and such mould not legally require him to abstain from voting. How- ever, Councilman Rogers declared he mould abstain from dis- cussion and voting duo to his indirect interest in the matter. Mayor Smith declared open the continued public hearing to consider the deletion from the Gonaral Plan of proposed road from Cravanotein Highway and Old Redwood Highway intersec- tion to College View Drive. Mr. Russell Johnson, 488 Ams Avenuo^moe recognized and ex- pressed opposition to deletion of the subject rood from the General Plan. .` 0r" C. Rogan, 446 Alta Avenue, was recognized and expressed , opposition to deletion of the subject road from the General Plan. 0r. Nora Thieefeld, Sonoma State College, was recognized and advised he had no opao1fio recommendations, but agreed in general with the staff report given by Mr. CaIlinan. . '. 0r. Maurice Fredericks was recognized and spoke in favor of deleting the rood from the General Plan. 0r. Pat Taylor, 488 Alta Avenue, was recognized and expres- sed support for deletion of the road from the General Plan~ 0r^ Paul Golla was recognized and expressed support for deletion of the rood from the General Plan. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan loft the Council Chambers at this point |.Govon ond Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:40 p.m. He returned at approximately 8:43 p.m. City Manager Callinan r from Norman Splvock and the Council's attention both of which expressed from the General Plan. of Cotat1 dated January rood. aad the letters previously received Maurice Fredericks, and brought to at the March 15th Council meeting, support for deletion of the road He also road a letter from the City 18, 1971, supporting the subject There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:50 p.m. He returned at approximately 8:53 p.m. Mr. CalIlnan informed the Council that it was not mandatory that it take action on the road at this meeting, that it 0r. Harold Haere, applicant's representative, was r000gnized answered questions of the Council and spoke in 'support of the rezoning application. He discussed some of the condi- tions placed on the tentative map approval by the Council. He also discussed extension of water oucvlcm to the subdivi- sion, City Manager CaIl1nan read letters from Mrs. Gamona Martin and 0r. C.A. Newcomb expressing opposition to s proposed road in the Holiday Park Subdivision. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declar- ed the public hearing closed. Ordinance 0o. 144 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Zon- ing Map Chenge- Forh1m Corporation - Holiday Park Subdivi- sion). . City Attorney Maxwell explained the Ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman ' Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the reading of Ordinance No. 144 was waived and could, and perhaps should, hold off making o decision until .| after the scheduled appearance of Don Head and a ropreoents- � tlxm of the Division of Highways at the next Council mooting | | to d1aouoa oucaae and projected traffic in the area and i particularly on the Expressway and adjacent roads. ' By consensus of Council it was decided not to take any � action at this time on whether or not to delete from the -� General Plan the proposed road from Gruvenetoin Highway and � Old Redwood Highway intersection to College View Drive. Citizen's Request for City Manager Cmlllnan road letters from Mr. Thomas Coffman, � PubIio Hearing to Con~ Mr~ and 0ra° Billy D. Hulsey, and 0r~ and Mrs. Richard .� m1der Rezoning of Lots Porani, Mr. Ron J. Neuerburo* 0r^ and Mrs. Edward Powell, on 8ridg1t Orlvo �r~ and Mr�. Frn��r , o:ea �n� 3s, and ftl0r. and Mrs. Jsmaa R. Fi10 No. O182 Klrklham, all requesting the setting of a public hearing to � consider rezoning of the vacant lots on Bridgit Drive that � back up to the lots on Adrian Drive to R2-3000. | ! Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkinev and unanimously approved, staff was directed to set a public hearing to consider rezoning of the vacant lots on Brldglt Drive that bank up to the lots on Adrian Drive, � � to R2~3000 ~ Forhim Corp. Appl1- City Manager CaIl1nan summarized the application of Forhlm � cation for Rezoning Corporation for rezoning to R-196500, R2-3000, and R0-1500 of proposed Holiday of the proposed Holiday Park Subdivision area in the area � Park Subdivision south of East Cotati Avenue and noted that notice of public � File No. 0174 heaidng had been sent to property owners, and published, both | in Rohnart Park and Cotatl. � Mayor Smith declared the public hearing open on the applica- tion of Forhlm Corporation for rezoning of Proposed Holiday Park Subdivision. 0r. Harold Haere, applicant's representative, was r000gnized answered questions of the Council and spoke in 'support of the rezoning application. He discussed some of the condi- tions placed on the tentative map approval by the Council. He also discussed extension of water oucvlcm to the subdivi- sion, City Manager CaIl1nan read letters from Mrs. Gamona Martin and 0r. C.A. Newcomb expressing opposition to s proposed road in the Holiday Park Subdivision. There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Smith declar- ed the public hearing closed. Ordinance 0o. 144 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Zon- ing Map Chenge- Forh1m Corporation - Holiday Park Subdivi- sion). . City Attorney Maxwell explained the Ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman ' Roberts, and unanimously approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, the reading of Ordinance No. 144 was waived and Page -7- April 5, 1971 said Ordinance was introduced. Holiday Park Map City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Referral from City cil a tentative map referral from the City of Cotati of the of Cotati portion of the proposed Holiday Park Subdivision in Cotati. He indicated that he would advise Cotati of the changes that should be made to make their approval compatible with the tentative /approved for that portion of the development in Rohnert Park. Request for Exten- City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- sion of Time on Approv- cil a letter request from Mr. Bart Mitchell for an exten- al of six -plex apart -: sion of time on approval of six -plex apartment proposed ment File No. 0117 for the westerly end of Arlen Drive. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion.of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining, an extension of time on the approval of six -plex apartment proposed for the westerly end of Arlen Drive as requested by Mr. Bart Mitchell was approved. Cofego Enterprises City Manager Callinan reviewed correspondence from Mr. Don Proposed Access Head, Sonoma County Director of Public Works, and from the File No. 105 State Division of Highways which advised that the proposed access map of Cofego Enterprises for the area between the freeway and the railroad between Hinebaugh and Copeland Creeks was unsatisfactory. He suggested that Mr. Head and a representative from the division of Highways be invited to the next regular Council meeting to discuss the access prob- lems involved. The Council agreed. Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance re Multi - Family Dis- tricts Density and Offl- street Parking Standards File No. 0185 County Referral re W. Jones etal Re- zoning Application to Rural Residential off Lichau Road Mr. Paul Golis of Cofego Enterprises was recognized and re- quested copies of any maps or information available on the matter for review prior to the meeting. Staff was directed to provide all available information to Mr. Golis and the Council prior to the next regular meeting. Councilman Rogers reported that the committee composed of himself, Councilman Hopkins and Nore Thiesfeld would be meeting during the coming week to discuss the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance re multi- family districts density and off - street parking standards and would have a report at the next regular meeting. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- cil the county referral of the rezoning application from Unclassified to Rural Residential of approximately 300 acres off Lichau Road. No action was taken by the Council. County Referral of City Manager Callinan brought-to the attention of the Coun- Octagon Trust Appli- cil the county referral of the rezoning application of cation for Rezoning Octagon Trust to rezone 31.5 acres for a student housing For Student Housing development on the southwest corner of Petaluma Hill Road and Keiser Lane. No action was taken by the Council. Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 9.*55 p.m. P.C. & E. Franchise 0r. Ralph Fitch, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., appeared Foe before the Council and presented two checks totaling $5,595 representing gas and electric franchise fees to the City of Rohnert Park. Mobile Home Parks Mr. James Plenty of Los Caaitao Mobile Home Park appeared before the Council, made o brief presentation in support of mobile home parka and read a statement requesting the Council- to clarify its recent action on a mobile home parks moratorium. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the six months moratorium Previously placed by the Council on mobile home porh oppli- notimne in Rohnert Park in no may reflected endorsement of the county's Propos-ition No. 1 on the April 20 baIIot. 0ator Pollution City Manager Cmll1nen reported that operations testing at Control Plant - the Water Pollution Control Plant should be started within Project No. 1970-7 the week and that plans should be made for a dedication ceremony within the next month or two. He advised that Pro- gress Payment No. 8 in the amount of 915,369.71 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 8 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount of $16,369.71 was approved. Page -8- April 5, 1971 Industrial Pork County Planner Vail verbally on oome oonoidsre_ Standmrdo tlono to be given concerning ' industrial park standards. He advised that the city's existing M-L Limited Industrial District 1a close to the desired zoning oloea1floatlon for industrial parks and suggested that it be amended to re- quire o use permit in order to provide the Council with some control. Discussion followed after which County Planner Vail was requested to have some opaolfio recommendations at the next regular meeting. Daxl Operation Councilman Hnohlno initiated o brief discussion regarding File No. 60 the Dav1 operation on Commerce Blvd., and its non-compliance with its use permit conditions. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Counclman Hopkins, seconded bv Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the City 'Attorney was authorized to file the necessary civil action to require enforcement of the use permit unless it has been complied with in 30 days. Recess Mayor Smith declared a rooeoo at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:45 p.m. ****************** Reconvene Mayor Smith reconvened the meeting at approximately 9.*55 p.m. P.C. & E. Franchise 0r. Ralph Fitch, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., appeared Foe before the Council and presented two checks totaling $5,595 representing gas and electric franchise fees to the City of Rohnert Park. Mobile Home Parks Mr. James Plenty of Los Caaitao Mobile Home Park appeared before the Council, made o brief presentation in support of mobile home parka and read a statement requesting the Council- to clarify its recent action on a mobile home parks moratorium. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the six months moratorium Previously placed by the Council on mobile home porh oppli- notimne in Rohnert Park in no may reflected endorsement of the county's Propos-ition No. 1 on the April 20 baIIot. 0ator Pollution City Manager Cmll1nen reported that operations testing at Control Plant - the Water Pollution Control Plant should be started within Project No. 1970-7 the week and that plans should be made for a dedication ceremony within the next month or two. He advised that Pro- gress Payment No. 8 in the amount of 915,369.71 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Progress Payment No. 8 to J. R. Peters Engineering Construction in the amount of $16,369.71 was approved. April S, 1971 City Manager Callinan requested authorization from the Council to begin preliminary talks with the City of Santa ` Rosa regarding possible future connection of the Rohnert Park Plant with the Laguna doSanta Rose aomago treatment plant. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the requested authoriza- tion was approved. Water System Engineer Hudia reported verbally on the city mater system Improvements and planned improvements, and advised that there might possibly be some low mater pressures experienced during periods of peak usage this summer. Discussion followed concerning various solutions with Council directing Engineer Hudie to study the situation and have m recommendation at the next regular Council meeting. Resolution No. 71-41 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT R[ CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 7 (Project No" 1958-1, Assessment No. 8.246.1) City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogerev seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71-41 was molxed and said resolution was adopted. Elimination of Pork- City Manager ColIlnan suggested the adoption of a resolution ing Fees at Sonoma suggesting the elimination of on-campus parking fees at State College Sonoma State College because of the large number of oore parking along roads near the college and the 11kllhood of the situation getting worse as the college grows. Discus- sion followed with Nora Thiesfeld participating. It was suggested that the matter be discussed with President McGrath of Sonoma State College and his cabinet in the pro- posed meeting with City officials and the matter was deferred. Resolution No. 71~42 RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CER- TAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF HOHN[RT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PDSTNOTIC[ THEREOF, AND DETERMINING HEARING DATES AS REQUIRED BY SEC- TION 3 of ORDINANCE NO. 27" City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71-42 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Updating Building City Attorney Maxwell advised that he had prepared an ordi- Codao nance concerning updating of the building codes. After o brief dlaouaaion'1ntroduotion of the ordinance was deferred to allow Mr. Maxwell �and 0r. Callinon time to meat with the Building Inspector to review it before proceeding; Page -10- April 5, 1971 Ordinance No. 145 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91 BY REDUCING THE FRANCHISE FEE Oty Attorney 0exmnIl summarized the ordinance. Mayor Smith made s motion to introduce Ordinance No. 145 mhloh d4ed fo� l�:� �f a second. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 145 was introduced. Meeting with Petaluma City Manager Call1nan brought to the attention of the Coun- Sohool District Board oil the April 22 mooting scheduled with the Petaluma High School District Board. He advised that since it was the City's turn to hoot that he mould make the necessary arrange- ments for the meeting and advise the Council on to the loc- ation later. Meeting with State City Manager Coll1non brought to the attention of the Coun~ Reprementotivae Re cil the April 28 meeting to be held in Sacramento with Legislation League of California Cities and State Legislative Represent- atives regarding pending legislation. Snyder Lane City Manager Cmllinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Improvement cil the fact that 0r ^ Martin Stone had indicated he mould now agree to an assessment district improvement project ' for Snyder Lane and that hopefully the project will go for- ward. Freeway-Expreoamey City Manager CmIIlnan advised the Council that o preIimln_ Interohango Over- acy application had been submitted to the U.S. Deportment pooa of Commerce Economic Development Administration for o 50% grant for construction of the Interchange Overpass and that this course of action mould be pursued unless the Council had objections. No objections were expressed. Telephone District City Manager Calllnon cited new instances where the tole- Boundaries phone district boundaries within the city were proving to be confusing, inconvenient, and more costly and requested authorization to pursue the matter of having the telephone district boundaries changed. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, wanqndad by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was authorized to pursue the possibility of having the telephone district boundaries within the city changed. Industrial Area City Manager Calllnan solicited Council guidance concerning Tenants' Meeting ' a format and topics to be d1aouoaad at m meeting with tenant-, in the industrial area. After a brief discussion Councilmen Roberts and Smith volunteered to serve on o committee to formulate plans for the said meeting. Page -11- April 5, 1971 Office Space Needs City Manager Callinan advised the Council that the need for office space was becoming worse, that he had been investi- gating various solutions to the problem, and that he would possibly have a recommendation at a meeting in the /fu ure. He solicited any comments or suggestions that any Council- man might have to solve the space problem. He read a letter from Codding Enterprises expressing a willingness to con- struct and lease a City Hall on the west side of the free- way in the interchange area. Housing AHthorities City Manager Callinan reported that arrangements had been Tour made for meetings with housing authority officials in Fair- field and Napa on Wednesday, April 7, 1971. Councilmen Hopkins,. Roberts, and Rogers indicated they would attend. Mosquito Abatement City Manager Callinan advised that he had been contacted by a resident regarding mosquito abatement in the area. He suggested contacting the Marin County Mosquito Abatement District to obtain information regarding same. Council agreed and authorized Mr. Callinan to contact the Marin County Mosquito Abatement District. Outdoor Burning- City Manager Callinan advised the Council that since the Air Pollution City Council had endorsed the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District, that existing city ordinances should be changed to conform to the regulations of said district. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, City Attorney,Niaxwell was requested to prepare an ordinance to prohibit outdoor burning in accordance with the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District regulations. Agreement with Bond City Manager Callinan advised that a letter- agreement had Counsel for Fore- been received from Wilson, hones, Morton & Lynch, Bond closure Proceedings Counsel, for services relative to 1915 Act foreclosure proceedings. He summarized same and recommended its approv- al with City Attorney Maxwell concurring. A brief discus- sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the letter - agreement dated April 1, 1971 with Wilson, hones, Morton & Lynch to handle the city's 1915 Act Assessment foreclosure proceed- ings was approved. Budget Items - City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Pick-up Trucks cif the two pick -up trucks in the 1970 -71 budget and ad- vised that costs for same were considerably higher than anticipated and originally quoted by the State. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the Council suggested that deliv- ery of one pick -up be taken now and the second in duly. Page —12~ Adjournment There being no further business, at 11:00 p.m. to April 6, 1971 a ' SYS April 5, 1971 the meeting was adjourned t 8:00 P.M.