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1971/05/03 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 3, 1971 The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:00 P.M. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, Smith and Hopkins Late: (1) Councilman Roberts; his time of arrival is specifically noted in the minutes Staff Present for all or part of the meetings City Manager Callinan, Deputy City Attorney Mawson, Bond Counsel Assaf, County Planner Vail, Supt. of Public Work Wiggins, Asst. to City Manager Albright, and Engineer Hudis Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 19, 1971 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $2,105.00 were approved. Councilman Roberts Councilman Roberts arrived at this point in the meeting, Arrives the time being approximately 7 :03 p.m. 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. Artrium Mrs. Jane Faust was recognized and noted that she was Rohnert Park's representative to the Artrium and requested a copy of the letter from Artrium listed on the outline. Said letter was referred to the Cultural Arts Commission for handling. Project No. 1956 -1 Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on Project No. 1956 -1, Amended Assessment No. 8.246.1. City Manager Callinan reported that notice of the public hearing had been published in The Clarion, explained the amendment, and advised that no written communications had been received. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Resolution No. 71 -49 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (Project No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 8.246.1) May 39 1971 City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -49 was waived and said resolution was adopted. File 0121 City manager Callinan reviewed the application or Redwood Redwood Estates Estates for a sign at the entrance of the mobile home park Sonoma Mobile and displayed a colored drawing of said sign. A brief Nome Park Sign discussion followed. upon motion, of Councilman, Roberts , seconded by Councilman. Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the installation of a sign at the entrance of Redwood Lstates iivbile Home Para. as shown on the sketch submitted was approved. Project No. 1970-5 City Manager Callinan reviewed the bond bids received and Country Club Blvd. the subsequent negotiations by the property owners and discussions with representatives of Stone and Youngberg and Mason Bros. Engineer Hudis reported the reduced assessments on each parcel, possible as a result of the construction bids being lower than his estimates. Bond Counsel Assaf explained the procedures and common practices involved in negotiating and calling for public bids on bonds. Discussion followed. Resolution No. 71 -50 A RESOLUTION ORMU NG REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS (Country Club Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -5) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following voice vote, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -50 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted., AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Robert, Rogers and Hopkins NOES-. (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record that he felt the action of accepting the Mason Bros. offer to purchase the bonds after receiving a bid from Stone and Youngberg on a public call for bids will harm the city's reputation in the financial community. Resolution No. 71 -51 A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS ON BONDS AND AWARDING SALE OF BONDS (Country Club Boulevard Improvement Bnject No. 1970 -5) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Page -3- May 3, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following voice vote, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -51 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers, and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Councilman Smith expressed his same objection as noted previously. Resolution No. 71 -52 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Country Club Boulevard Improvement Project No. 1970 -5) Bond Counsel Assaf summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved by the following voice vote, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -52 was waived and said resolu- tion was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Roberts, Rogers and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Smith Project No. 1968 -1 City Manager Callinan and Engineer Hudis reported on dis- Coddingland Unit 2 cussions with Mr. J. King, representative for the Pimental Estate which owns property through which the proposed west- erly extension of the Expressway would pass, noting there had been objections from the heirs to an assessment district. He advised that an attempt was being made to acquire from the Pimentals the right of way for the extension of the expressway westerly from the city limits to Stoney Point Road and only build the Expressway to the city limits at this time; having the right of way acquired would assure the eventual extension of the Expressway. Councilman Rogers noted that his daughter was married to Mr. Pimental's son, but that he would participate in the discussion on this matter. Discussion followed. The Council authorized Mr. Callinan and Mr. Hudis to proceed along the lines discussed. Project No. 1971 -2 Engineer Hudis reported that two petitions had been receiv- Snyder Lane ed for improvement of Snyder Lane; one from the Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, and one from Mr. Martin Stone, but that Mr. Stone's petition was probably invalid because it was sumitted with the condition that Annexation No. 7 not be consummated for a period of 18 months. Discussion followed. City Manager Callinan advised that efforts would be made to get a new petition from Mr. Stone without any conditions. Page -4- May 3, 1971 File No. Q192 City Manager Callinan reported that the Sonoma County Foster Son6ma'County Foster Parents Association had made application for a temporary Parents Assn. use permit to sell fireworks prior to Independence Day. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the application of Sonoma County Foster Parents Assn. for temporary use permit to sell fireworks on Southwest Blvd. from June 28 to July 5, 1971 was approved subject to their complying with stand - ard conditions set for the sale of fireworks and deposit of $15.00 for clean -up. File N®. 0187 C; +.r Man n rMw� 0-114— e�,� ..v..aA +L,a —k,- �i i nt�ti nvi of T1nVnal A —+. J w�rj�d, vc.r..a..a,u as re`vrscwc.a, vaao jr.a..e.vw .a..sa v... Donald Misfeldt siisfeidt for a home occupation use permit at 747 �ona.1 Nome Occupation Avenue for an office for mobile homes moving business, re- Use Permit Appl. ported that notice of the public hearing had been sent to residents in the area, that Mr. Misfeldt had signed the list of required conditions for home occupations and same was on file, and recommended approval of the use permit. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the appli- cation of Donald Misfeldt, 747 Bonnie Avenue, for a home occupation use permit for office for mobile homes moving business. Mr. Wayne Peton, 738 Bonnie Avenue, asked for clarification of use permits and the actual business activity that would occur under the pending application. Mr. Misfeldt answered it would be only office use with one tractor being parked in the driveway of his residence. Mr. Callinan pointed out that one of the conditions of the home occupation required conditions is that no vehicle larger than a 1/2 ton truck can be parked on the premises. Discussion followed. Upon motion.of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the application of Donald Misfeldt for home occupation use permit at 747 Bonnie Avenue was approved: File No. 0182 City Manager Callinan reviewed the recent action on a deve- Request for Rezoning lopment proposed for Bridgit Drive and the citizen's request to R,2 -3000 for rezoning of certain vacant lots (A.P. Nos. 143- 181-13 through 17) on Bridgit Drive to R, 2 -3000 and reported that notices of the public hearing had been sent to the property" owners involved and to residents in the area and had also been published. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open. City Manager Callinan reported that several petitions had been received, all requesting rezoning of the lots to R, 2 -3000, and that letters supporting the rezoning had been received from Billy D. and Janet M. Hulsey, 7477 Adrian Page -5- May 3, 1971 Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Neuerburg, 7561 Adrian Drive; Edward and Sharon Powell, 7521 Adrian Drive; Robert E. and Nanoy F.. Kay, 7595 Adrian Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Leslie, 74 Allan Avenue; Frederick G. Jones, 7549 Adrian Drive; James R. and Ora Lee Kirkham, 7491 Adrian Drive; and Richard and Georgia Perani, 7513 Adrian Drive. Mr. Thomas Coffman, 7499 Adrian Drive, was recognized, ad- vised he was acting as spokesman for the property owners on Adrian Drive, and read the petition bearing approximately 15 signatures dated May 3, 1971• Mr. James Plenty, Las Casitas Mobile H*me Park, was recog- nized and spoke in favor of the rezoning requested. Mr. Dick Day, 7605 Beth Court, was recognized, commented that the existing-RM -1500 zoning on the Bridgit Drive lots seemed to be spot zoning and had been done before the Council was in existence. He further commented that the rezoning request seemed to be reasonable, but when a group of Adrian Drive residents had gone to Bart Mitchell Realty seeking information, they had been advised by Councilman Rogers that they should withdraw their request for rezoning because]egal action might be brought against them if the rezoning were granted. Councilman Rogers asked the two ladies involved, Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Kirkham, if he had harrassed or threat3aned them in any way. They answered in the negative. Mr. Pat Taylor, 488 Alta Avenue, was recognized and express --, ed hope that statements contained in the petitions on file would not be accepted as fact since he believed that multi- ple units could be built on the lots in question without a request for variance. Mr. Ed Winters, 1957, Marsh Road, Santa Rosa, speaking for Argonaut Constructors, one of the property owners involved, requested that no rezoning take place and the matter be deferred until a specific development plan was presented. He answered questions . of the Councilmen and discussed the matter with them. Mr. Pat. Taylor questioned the.amount of assessments on the property in question. No one knew the amount off -hand. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. City Manager Callinan recommended that the Council consider, as an alternative to the rezoning, notifying the property owners in the area of any proposed development before deve- lopment is allowed on the property. Discussion followed. Page -b- May 3. 1971 The Councilmen indicated that thev wnn] rl hp in fa.vnr of rtz- zoning the lots in question to R, 2-3000 if there were no legal implications involved, but would like a legal opinion on the matter before proceeding farther. Deputy City Attorney Mawson was requested to have City Attorney Maxwell be prepared to advise the Council on the matter at the next regular meeting. File 0191 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of McDouall McDouall Enterprises- Enterprises for a use permit and site plan approval for Herrington Shopping Herrington Shopping Center on Southwest Blvd. He commented Center on the plan submitted and 1'1`u:. Pat Taylor's letter dated April 27, 1971. County Planner fail displayed the site plan, verbally report- ed on same, and recommended that if the application were approved, a variance for parking be granted to permit phase 1 and also that the city obtain an easement on the north- west corner of the property for hndscaping purposes to in- sure proper maintenance since this was an entrance into the city. Discussion followed with Mr. Pat Taylor, representing McDouall Enterprises, participating. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and approved on the following voice vote, the appli- cation of McDouall Enterprises for a use permit and approval of site plan for the Herrington Shopping Center was approved, the necessary parking variance granted, and with an easement on the northwest corner of tYe property for landscaping purposes to be worked outs AYES: (4) Councilmen Buchanan, Rogers, Smith and Hopkins NOES : (0) None ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts The Council deferred action on architectural approval until additional and more detailed plans are presented. File No. 0189 City Manager Callinan reviewed the application of Speed -- Speedspace Corp. space Corp. for rezoning to RM -1300 a portion of AP 14,3® Appl. for Rezoning 340944 on future Avenida Cala. Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :47. He re- turned at approximately 8 :49 P.M. Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing open on the re- zoning application of Speedspace Corporation. City Manager Callinan advised that notices of the public hearing had been mailed to property owners in the area and published. File 0184 Consider deletion from General Plan of proposed Road from Gravenstein Hwy & Old Redwood Hwy to College View Drive File 0105 Cofego Enterprises Application for Rezoning File No. 0185 Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance re Multi- family Districts Density and Off- street Parking Standards Page -7- May 39 1 971 Mr. Mac Dyer, representative of Speedspace Corp. was recog- nized, advised that the location of the requested zoning change was being abandoned for several reasons, and that he had a site plan for approval for the corner of Country Club Drive and Civic Center Drive across from the Redwood Estates Mobile Home Park. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Hop-_, kins declared the public hearing on the zoning change closed. Council indicated that the zoning change noticed will not be made at this time. Mr. Dyer displayed colored drawings of the four -plea propos- ed for the corner of Country Club Drive and Civic Center Drive and advised that his firm was anxious to move along rapidly in order to have the initial model on the site by June 2 to coincide with a national advertising campaign. He reported that conventional construction meeting the Uniform Building Code would be used with units to be built in the plant and transported to the site. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Model A -1 4 -plex as shows by Mr. Dyer was approved for location at the corner of Country Club Drive and Civic Center Drive, and necessary lot split was approved, and staff authorized to work out the necessary conditions for same. City.Manager Callinan asked the Council if any action would be taken on the considered deletion from the general plan of the proposed road from Gravenstein Hwy and Old Redwood Hwy. intersection to College View Drive. The Council indi- cated that no action.will be taken to make the deletion. Discussionand action on Cofego Enterprises application for rezoning was deferred until Mr. Golis is present. Councilman Rogers advised that the committee report on the proposed amendme�t'to the Zoning Ordinance re multi- family districts density and off - street parking standards was not satisfactory.to all the committee members and further study would be necessary before presenting it to the Council. Industrial Park Stan- It was suggested, and the Council agreed, that the report dards Report on Industrial Park Standards be deferred due to the hour and the number of agenda items remaining. Page ®a.. May 3, 1971 Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point :Leaves in the meeting, the time being approximately 9.07 p.m. File No. 0160 Rev. Buerer was recognized and displayed a colored elevation Berean Baptist and site plan of the church proposed for construction on the Church east side of Country Club Drive immediately north of the Rviisiert Park ExyreS� way. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers returned to the Council Chambers at this Returns point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :12 p.m. Discussion followed concerning the materials and landscaping proposed for the church building. Councilman Buchanan made a motion to approve the plan as submitted, including architectural approval, with minor modifications in the landscaping. Said motion was seconded by Mayor .Hopkins and the following roll call vote taken: AYES: (2) Councilmen Buchanan and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Rogers and Smith ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Roberts Deputy City Attorney Mawson ruled that no action had been taken by the above vote. The Council indicated to Reverend Buerer that it was looking for a more unique architectural design since the location was so near the Expressway. Discussion followed with Rev. Buerer and Mr. Al Rutledge,architect, soliciting comments from the Council in an effortto determine what might be an acceptable design. The elevation picture and site plan presented were returned to Reverend Buerer for reconsider- ation. Councilman Smith Councilman Smith left the Council Chambers at this point in Leaves and Returns the meeting, the time being approximately 9 :20 p.m. He re- turned at approximately 9 :22 p.m. Weed %atement Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on Public Hearing weed abatement and the Notice to Destroy Weeds which City Manager Callinan reported had been published and mailed to property owners. Mr. Callinan reported that several property owners had responded with a request for the city to mow the weeds and bill them. There being no one present desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Resolution No. 71 °53 RESOLUTION ORIERING CITY KANAGER OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO ABATE NUISANCES EXISTING WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan'summarized the resolution. Page -9- May 3, 1971 Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unani.mouiy approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -53 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Ordinance No. 146 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF BURRING OF COMBUSTIBLES IN THE OPEN IN THE CITY OF RORNERT PARK, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF City Manager Callinan summarized the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance No. 146 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 9:25 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9 :32 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Davi Operation Mrs. Marie Davi was present and discussed the lack of com-- File 0060 pliance with the terms of the use permit for the Davi business operation located on Commerce Blvd. and explained that the property was for sale and currently was being used for storage purposes only. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously approved, the matter was set aside for 60 days. Himebaugh Creek City Manager Callinan reported on the recent meeting with Drainage Plan property owners, representatives from Sonoma County Water Agency, and Engineer Hudis to discuss the possible imple- mentation of a Himebaugh Creek drainage plan. He advised that the consensus of the property owners present was that they would like to see the plan implemented in some way and that the plan will be referred to the Sonoma County Water Agency for review to be certain that all lands in the area will drain properly. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record for a program to be worked out which would include the cost of channel drainage in the per acre assessment fee for all future annexations. C.Y.G. Basketball City Manager Callinan presented a recommendation from the Program Allocation Parks and Recreation Commission for an allocation of approx- imately $89.00 for the C.Y.O. basketball program. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and unanimously approved approximately 589.00 was Page -10- May 3, 1971 allocated to the C.Y.O. basketball program. Golden Gate Bridge Councilman Smith, after investigating the matter, recommenced District Transporta- approval of a resolution concerning the Golden Gate Bridge Lion Planning District continuing to do transportation planning in the Golden Gate corridor. Resolution No. 71 -54 GOLDEN GATE BRIDE AND HIGHWAY DISTRICT Councilman Smith summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -54 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Housing Authority Councilman Roberts and Mayor Hopkins reported on the recent Tour Report tour of Housing Authorities in Napa and Fairfield, noted that the programs were working well in both places, and recommend- ed that Rohnert Park authorize the Sonoma'County Routing Authority to do business within the city. Discussion follow - ed. Resolution No. 71 -55 RESOL'UTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SEC - TION 23 01' THE 'UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 19370 AS AMENDED, TO LOCALITY City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 71 -55 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Manager Callinan was requested to prepare, for Council consideration, a statement of policy guidelines relative to the Housing Authority's conduct of business in Rohnert Park. Report on Meeting Mayor Hopkins reported on the recent meeting in Sacramento with Legislators with State Legislators. He advised that the interchange Aj amlacAd with Senator Collier and discussion with Assemblyman Bagley concerned his seeming lack of in- terest in the northern area of his district. He advised also that Assemblyman Bagley suggested a possible date in August for a meeting with Cotati and Rohnert Park officials, Interchange Overpass City Manager Callinan reminded the Council that an applica- tion for a 50% federal grant had been filed with the Economic Development Administration for construction of the interchange overpass and reported that the Sonoma County OEDP committee had endorsed same, that a letter received from the State Lieutenant Governor's office indicated suppo: for the application, and that a pre -- application meeting had been set for May 13, 1971 in the Rohnert Park City Council Chambers. Page -11- May 3, 1971 Boys' Baseball Councilman Rogers reported that there was a shortage of practice fields for the Boys' Baseball program due to the large turnout and that he had approached Western Hosts about leveling some ground along Santa Alicia Drive between Alicia Park and Arlen Drive and that Mr. Vic Freeman of Western Hosts had indicated the requested work would be done as a donation for the Boys' Baseball program to have more practice fields. SB 333 Councilman Smith brought to the attention of the Council Senate Bill 333 which would provide for mandatory arbitra- tion for policemen and firemen and recommended it be opposed A brief discussion followed. Resolution No. 71 -56 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL 333 BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu- tion No. 71 -56 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Pending Legislation Councilman Smith reported briefly on SB 1258, SB 1259, Report SB 1260, AB 1770 and AB 1057. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to send letters to the appropriate legislators expressing opposition to AB 1057. Bleachers at Ball Mayor Hopkins noted the need for backs on the bleachers Diamonds at the ball diamonds in Alicia and Benecia Parks to serve as windbreaks. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins reported they would be installed within the week. Horse Injury Councilman Roberts brought to the attention of the Council the recent injury of a girl who fell from a horse while riding in the shopping center. Discussion followed concern- ing what might be done to prevent such instances, during which it was suggested that Chief Dennett institute an ed- ucational program through the schools. Staff was directed to follow -up on the educational program. New Clarion Editor City Manager Callinan introduced Mr. Clint Mosher, a resident of Rohnert Park, who will be the new editor of the Clarion. 1915 Act Delinquen- Councilman Buchanan suggested that the letter received from cies Mr. Paul Golis concerning his assessment delinquencies be referred to City Attorney Maxwell for handling. The Coun- cil concurred and directed staff to so do. Page -12- May 3t 1971 Water System City Manager Caii inati summarized his memo to the Council An -+aA Anvil 91 nnnnA -retina, the water system and various alternatives for improvement of same.V Discussion followed with Supt. of Public Works Wiggins,and Engineer Hudis parti- cipating. Office Space Needs City Manager Callinan summarized his memo to the Council dated April 29 concerning city office space needs. .ussauS- sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, endorsement in principle was given to Mr. Callin-an's memo dated April 29, 1971 and authorization was granted to proceed on working out a progra as in said memo. 1915 Act Delinquencies City Manager Callinan reported that some of the 1915 Act delinquencies have been brought current and that a list will be prepared of those property owners who are still delinquen for forwarding to Wi.son, Jonesq Morton & Lynch so that foreclosure proceedings may be commenced. ABAG -FHA Referrals City Manager Callinan reported on his discussion with a member of ABAG's staff relative to ABAG's role in reviewing certain subdivision and developments for F.H.A. He advised that F.H.A. would send the plans directly to ABAG rather than the cities having to do so. Fire Escapes City Manager Callinan advised that he had a written report on fire escapes and requirements for their installation pre- pared by Chief Dennett and would make it available to each Councilman. Mayors' and Coun- City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the League cilmen's Legisia- of California Cities' Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative tive Institute Institute to be held in Sacramento on May 10 =12. Proposed County Heli® City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Counci] copter a communication from the county requesting an expression from the cities that payment would be made for use of they _ f s _ �t_... 1.p —4- all�Y Ari'�.i nPL�. A proposed co=ty heiicopoux 11 oiie :mss _ - brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the Council indicated a willingness to pay for use of the proposed county helicop, ter as, and if, its use is requested by Rohnert Park. North Coastal Basin City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun- Interim Water Quality cif the Interim Water Quality Management Plan for the North Management Plan Coastal Basin being considered by the Regional 19ater Qualit Control Board and that copies of the plan had been requeste for each councilman since, if adopted, as presently compose it would have a serious impact on Rohnert Park. Page -13- May 3, 1971 Environmental City Manager Callinan advised that the Environmental Quality Act Quality Act would require each city to submit an environ- ment impact statement with each project for which state or federal funds are requested. A brief discussion followed. Reception for Sonoma City Manager Callinan advised that any suggested additions State College Presi- for the guest list for the reception being held May 16 for dent McGrath Sonoma State College President McGrath should be given to Councilman Roberts. Updating Building Action on updating the Building Codes was deferred until Codes City Attorney Maxwell could be present. Cotati Elementary Mr. Louis Beary, member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee School District Tax of the Cotati Elementary School District, appeared before Election the Council soliciting Council endorsement of the proposed tax increase. Mr. Maurice Fredericks, member of the Cotati Elementary School District Board of Trustees, also appeared before the Council soliciting Council endorsement of the proposed tax increase. Councilman Roberts asked Deputy City Attorney Mawson if there would be any legal problems concerning one elected board endorsing the tax increase of another elected board. He was advised in the negative. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, and approved with Councilman Smith abstaining, Council endorsement for the Cotati Elementary School District proposed tax increase was given. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Depot City Cl k APPROVED: Mayor