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1975/06/02 City Council MinutesCall to Order Roll Call Appr;oval'of Minutes Approval of Bills Communications Letter from Roland / Miller /Associates re Recreation Complex Master Plan ROHNERT PARK. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 2, 1975 The Council of the City of i?ohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7!05 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard.,;-Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. .Mayor Hopkins called the.meeting of the regular session to order at approximately,7 :05 p.m.,,and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins Absent (0) None Late: (1) Councilman.Beary9 his time of arrival is noted in the minutes. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City ingineer Brust and Planning Director Skanchy. Councilman Smith asked that a correction be made.of the minutes,of May 19, 1975 under the subject "File 0407, Proposed.Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Establish a Design Review Board ", to,read "Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, to table the proposal to establish a design review board and that the Council within 60 days develop a timetable to appoint members to the Plannink Commission that meet the qualifications of a design review board." Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of May 19th were approved as amended. Upon motion of Councilman Flores,,seco.�ded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously ,approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $14,860.21 were approved. 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. City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion with reference to the letter agreement from Roland /Miller /Associates outlining their services and compensation for the Recreation Complex Master Plan. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, that Council authorize execution of agreement between the City and Roland /Miller /Associates with regard to their services and compensation for the Recreation Complex Paster Plan, subject to approval of ttae Recreation Complex Planning Committee. .Page 2 June 2, 1975 Letter from Palmer- City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion regarding a Gross Development letter from Palmer -Gross Development Company regarding Company re Rancho purchase of Rancho Sonoma Unit #1 Subdivision and request - Sonoma Subdivision ing substitution of bond for Mr. Martin Stone, the prior owner. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores and unanimously approved, the Council authorized the replacing of the subdivision bonds posted by Martin Store for Rancho Sonoma Subdivision, Unit 1, with bonds to be posted by Palmer -Gross Development Co., and further authorized the Mayor to enter into an appropriate agreement concerning same. Letter from Assemblyman Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the letter Wornum to State Office from Assemblyman Wornum regarding the nutrition program on Aging re Nutrition for the elderly in Rohnert Park. Councilman Eck asked Program about the status of the City's eligibility for funding next year. City Manager Callinan stated that Mr. Timm is p *arsuing this matter and will make application for the grant for Rohnert Park for next year. Letter from Senator Councilman Eck commented briefly on the letter from Senator Tunney re Housing Tunney wherein the Senator discusses the regulations and Community governing leased assistance housing under Section B of the Development Act Housing and 'Community Development Act of 1974. Councilman Eck was interested in knowing if Rohnert Park would qualify under this Section S proviso. Mr. Callinan explained that should any developer be interested in developing this subsidized type of housing that Rohnert Park would qualify for `same subject to the limitations in the County -City joint application under this Act. Presentation of Mayor Hopkins read portions of Resolution 75 -115, Resolution Resolution of Commending Clement E. Falbo, for his interest in organizing Commendation to and conducting the Rohnert Park Chess Tournament. Clement E. Falbo Mr. Falbo was present and copy of the Resolution was presented to him. Mr. Falbo expressed his appreciation to the Council for this commendation. Ordinance 297 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PAPJK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO'. 122 TO ALLOW SALES BY OUTCRY BY HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 29th, stated that at the Council's request an amendment had been prepared to the City's Noise Ordinance which would allow the selling throughout the community by outcry for the purpose of attracting attention to the noise source. He indicated that a copy of the proposed ordinance had been presented to the Council members, and he pointed out that the hours whereby the vendor could solicit by noise attraction had been left blank for discussion and insertion by the Council. Page 3 June 2, 1975 Discussion followed with the Council members and Mr. Callinan participating. Mr. Callinan stated he was not in favor of this ordinance, and further stated that over the past weekend two phone.calls had been received by the Police Department with regard to an ice cream truck which was in the Rohnert Park area and was playj_,ng some type of music for attraction. Councilman Smith commented that he had received two phone calls at his home over the weekend from residents who complained about a music vendor in their residential area. Further discussion followed with the Council discussing a test period for the ordinance, the hours when the vendors should be allowed to make noise, etc. Councilman Flores made i motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the reading of Ordinance 297 be waived, that the allowable hours for outcry and,noise be from 3000 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. ,on every day except Sunday, and said ordinance be introduced. Councilman Flores °.motion was approved by the following; voice vote: AYES. (3) Councilman Flores, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSENT. (1) Councilman Beary Resolution 75 -'637 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF iiOHT1ERi PARK RT;TECTING THE "CLAIM" SUBMITTED BY MRSb LORRAINE JORDAN City Manager'Callinan explained the resolution. Upon ;motion of Councilman Smith,.seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75137 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 75 --138 A.RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETIONI AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER.TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CORPORATION YARD, Project No. 1973° -9 Resolution 75 -139 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved reading of Resolution 75 -138 was 9 waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OFFER AND APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Interceptor and Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75139 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 4 June 2, 1975 Resolution 75 -140 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OFFER AND APPROVING GRANT CONTRACT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA tdATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD (Interceptor and Wastewater Treatment Plant Modif ications) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75 -140 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 75 -141 Cultural Arts Corporation re for Convex Wall Front of City Office Building AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 75 -119 ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION City Manager Callinan, reviewed his memo of May 29th to the Council. He advised that the Council had been apprised at a recent work session that eventually a rate of as much as $6.00 per .month would be necessitated. Mr. Callinan indicated that he now believes that a $4.00 per month rate for single family homeowners would suffice at this time. He indicated that this resolution for residential increase rates only was presented at this time in order to commence with the July 1 billing. Commercial and industrial units are metered and are billed in arrears, hence staff has more time to work on the adjustment of these rates and will present rates for same at the next meeting. Discussion followed with.the Council and Mr. Callinan participating. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -141 was waived, and said resolution was adopted. Mrs. Alice Wells, representing the Cultural Arts Corporation, Sketch was present and recognized by the Council. Mrs. Wells in made `a presentation indicating that at the Council meeting of February 18th there had been discussion regarding a mural for the convex wall in front of the City Office building. Mrs. Wells stated the Cultural Arts Corporation had looked at over a hundred sketches and decided on the one which she had brought for the Council's consideration. The Council, at the suggestion of Mrs. Wells, stepped outside in order to view the sketch in front of the wall on which it would ultimately be painted. Councilman Beary Councilman Beary arrived at the meeting, the time being Arrives approximately 7:40 p.m., during the presentation of the sketches. The Council was informed that the sketch had been designed by Jeff Moffitt. Mrs. Wells stated that the theme was intended to show Rohnert Park as a friendly city and an active city. Mrs. Wells asked the Council to approve the design and for an expenditure of $47.00 for materials. Page 5 June 2, 1975 Project 1975 -4 City Manager Callinan requested that this matter be deferred Enterprise Blvd. because Project Engineer Hudis wants to reconsider the and Taunter Drive Engineer' - Re. ort a how the d � : 3_ 1 _ F, anax how L' e spread era :�a. assessment is .6. i7 i3 made. The Council concurred, File 0410, Harte & Discussion followed with the Councilmen and Mrs. Wells Siri, Proposed participating. Several councilmen indicated they liked the Amendment to General design but not the colors used. Councilman Eck indicated Plan Change that he apparently misunderstood the original discussion concerning this project, that he thought it was to be just one of several student projects, and was not aware that a mural was actually to be painted on the outside of the City Office building. Councilman Flores suggested that the City might give some thought to a professional painting, since it would be plainly viewed and would be representative of the City. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the design submitted by the cultural Arts Corporation for a mural on the outside convex wall in front of the City Office building be referred to Architect Simons for recommendation as to design and colors Councilman Flores' motion was approved by the following roll call votes AYES! (A) f'nra nevi linen Y Yk v T'1 ^:"c.a y Smith and ;^ ^iCin$ NOES: (1) Councilman Beary Qantas Development` City Manager Callinan stated that Qantas Development Co. Co. re Prelim Plan had requested that their presentation and discussion cony for Development of cerning their preliminary plan be deferred until later in Area South of East the meeting, around 9 :30 p.m. Cotati Ave, East of Railroad Project 1975 -4 City Manager Callinan requested that this matter be deferred Enterprise Blvd. because Project Engineer Hudis wants to reconsider the and Taunter Drive Engineer' - Re. ort a how the d � : 3_ 1 _ F, anax how L' e spread era :�a. assessment is .6. i7 i3 made. The Council concurred, File 0410, Harte & City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 29th, Siri, Proposed stated that Messrs, Harte and Siri were requesting a Amendment to General General Plan amendment for a change of density from Plan Change intermediate density (5°-10 units per acre) to high density (10 -20 acres per acre), for their property north of the Expressway, east of the golf course, south of Hinebaugh Creek and west of Country Club Drive. Mr, Callinan stated approval by the Council would use up the third and final amendment to the General Plan allowable within a calendar year period. Mrs Callinan cautioned that if this amendment is made at this time, it could preclude the City from making an amendment later in the year which could be of greater value to the City, such as being related to an industrial or commercial use a. He advised that copies of the Planning Department staff reports,. commission minutes and resolutions were presented to the Councilmen for information purposes. Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on File 0410, Harte & Siri, proposed amendment to General Plan to change designation of approximately 18 acres, north of Expressway, east of:rolf Course and west of Country Club Drive from Intermediate Density Residential (5 -10 units per acre) to High Density Residential (10 --20 units per acre). File 0410, Harte & Siri, Development Plan Consideration for Proposed Apartment Complex North of Expressway, East of Golf Course and West of Country Club Drive Page 6 June 2, 1975 Mr. Jack Harte was present and recognized by the Council. He stated that they did not intend to develop the property this year and asked if the Council could give tentative approval at this time and effective approval later in November or December. The Council indicated they would be extremely reluctant to take any action such as this. Mr. Harte stated that they could not proceed on the basis of the lower density compliance..: City Attorney Flitner was queried and stated that the Council could indicate its general feeling at this time, but they .could not commit themselves in anyway that would preclude using the third and final amendment to the General Plan. Discussion followed with the.Council, City Attorney Flitner, City Manager Callinan and Tor. Harte participating. Mr. Harte asked for clarification as to why approval could not be given now to be effective at a later date. The Council stated they did not consider this to be either feasible or desirable from the standpoint of the City. Mr. Harte then asked if the Council would commit approval for the proposed change in density as their first prerogative amendment of the 1976 year. The Council declined. There being no other person desiring to speak, and no correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Flores made a motion to tentatively approve the Harte & Siri proposed amendment to General Plan to change designation of approximately 18 acres, north of Expressway, east of Golf Course and west of Country Club Drive from Intermediate Density Residential to High Density Residential, subject to Council verification in the fall and have staff bring it before the Council at the first meeting in November. Councilman Flores' motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith to deny the Harte & Siri proposed amendment to General Plan to change designation of approximately 18 acres, north of Expressway,; east of Golf Course and west of Country Club Drive from Intermediate Density Residential to High Density Residential. Councilman Beary °s motion was approved by the following voice vote, AYES* (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Smith and Hopkins NOES* (1) Councilman Flores City Manager Callinan explained the proposed development plan. Mayor Hopkins declared open the scheduled public hearing on File 0410, Harte & Siri, Development Plan Consideration for Proposed Apartment Complex. Page 7 June 2, 1975 There being no person desiring to speak and no correspondence received, Alayor -Hopkiiis' declared the public hearing closed. CouncilmdWSmith mad6a.mdtion'-tb table the matter of File 041p',, Harte &.Sir'i-"Developmd4t Plan Consideration for Pro'posed',-Apart'merit Complex, North of Expressway, East of Golf Course and West,of Country Club Drive. Councilman Smith withdrew his motion, C O'un4l.man Eck, made a motion,,'. seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously Approved, to deny approval for File 0410, Harte & Siri, Development Plan Consideration for Proposed Apartment Compl6k9 North of E East of Golf Course and 'Vest of Country Club'Drive. Country Club Estates, City Manager Callinan explained the final map and advised Subdivision No. 8, the Council thatMr. Ro!-inert was out of town and upon his Approyal of Final return would deed needed street right of way for the Map - 13-I.L.-Vision, 'out In s requested su'd' order Lo' he map a by the subdivider who has"'a loan pending he was recommend- in5 that the.Couficil approve th6final map and authorize 91 the Mayor to' enter into"an appropriate Subdivision Agreement prior to the map being released for recording., f Discussion followed.withthe Council being somewhat concerned with the deviating from usual procedure. C6tincllma�n Eck made' Cou nc ii motion, seconded by man Smith i ;to!'1,h&1d- the subject 'of" try a Club Estates; Subdivision: M.,8 'Approval of Final -Ila over for two Veeks and v P placed on the agenda at that.time. Councilman Eck's motion'failed by. the following roll call vote, AYES- (2)-' Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES-. (3) Counc ilmen Beary, Flores and Hopkins""- Councilman Flores made :d mcrtioh,j :seconded by Councilman 'Re'ar","that Council approve' lie fina map and authorize the miyo-i, to enter into an appropriat,e'Subdivision Agreement prior to the map being released ':for recording and with the tinderstan dtqg that the City is not guaranteeing.sewer or water­iservice to the subdivis.ion..' Councilman Flores' motion was approved,by the following' roll call vote. AYES'p , (3) Councilmen 'Beary,,Flor es and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilman Eck.and Smith Tennis Courts- City Engineer Brust advised the Council that he had'contact.- Alicia Park ed ihe­'C'dntractor regarding the condition of the surface area of the Alicia Park Tennis Courts. Mr. Brust stated that the contractor accepted the responsibility and proteeded to make the necessary repairs. Mr. Brust felt the contractor had done an excellent job, and the tennis courts are now in very good condition. Pale_ 8 June 2, 1975 Discussion followed with Councilman Flores asking what had caused the'damage to the surface of the courts. He was 'advised that contaminated adobe clay was one problem, and apparently ,.the ,rolle.r had picked up a lump of clay, or a rock, and left indentations which had then been covered over with the final application of surface material. Councilman Smith asked when the one year period of responsi- bility on the .par's of`the contractor began and expired., He 'was advised that it was one year from the filing of the Notice of Completions City Attorney Flitner suggested that a letter be sent to the contractor stating that.the City would look to the contractor should any further problems,develop with the surface -of the tennis courts. Councilman Smith.made a motion, "seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved; directing staff to send a letter over the Mayor's signature'to the State Licensing Board informing them of the recent problem with the tennis courts and directing their, attention to the contractor who perormed. the -work, and to put, them on notice in the event future problems arise withi6gard to the surface of the tennis courts. Lett'er- from County City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to Local Agenncy Forma- a letter from County Local Agency Formation Commission, tion Commission re copies of which had been presented to the Council, regarding Spheres of Influence the establishment of city spheres of influence program in 'Starldard acrd ,Work Sonoma 'County, and formulating guidelines and policies for Program and Request implementing the program. Mr. Callinan requested any for Comments comments or suggestions that the Council might have at this time. The Council had.no comments. Copeland Creek=- City.Nap:ager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 29th, Offering Water to explained to the Council that the Sonoma County Water Sonoma County Agency has accepted.the responsibility for maintaining Water, Agency Copeland Creek between the railroad and Commerce Blvd. He further advised that at the City's request Engineer Hudis: has designed an`irri' Lion system for this stretch of channel. Mr. Callinan stated he had contacted Sonoma County,l4 ter Agency to determine if they had funds to install ...-the irrigation system so that the current, and additional, landscaping could' be watered from this system. Mr. Callinan was advised to request the City Council to contact the Board of Directors 'of the Water Agency (Board of Supervisors) to,,irxstall the irrigation system, and that the City would provide free water for the system. Councilman Eck Councilman Eck left tie Council Chambers during the above Leaves and Returns discussion, the tiuie`'be'ing "approximately €3030, p.m. He returned..at approxiiately 3032 p.m. Page 9 June 2, 1975 AYES. (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Smith HOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins Abandonment of Land, City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council staff Fencing and Landscape report prepared by Administrative Assistant Bill Noblin, Easement from copies of which had been presented to the Council Lancaster Drive to concerning abandonment of the bike path from Lancaster Drive Railroad to Railroad. The Councilmen and Mr. Callinan discussed the contents of the staff report. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Council authorized that a letter over the Mayor's signature be sent to Sonoma County Water Agency Board of'Directors requesting them to install the irrigation system in Copeland 'Creek with the proviso that the City will provide water at no cost to the agency. LAF'CO June 5th City Manager Callinan discussed with the Council a letter Hearing on Petaluma from Local Agency Formation Commission, copies of which had Hospital District been presented to the councilmen, regarding the public Detachment hearing for detachment of a portion of City of Rohnert Park Application from the Petaluma Hospital District. Mayor Hopkins stated he 'would represent the City at this June 5th Public Hearing. Request for Plaques City rlanager Callinat advised the Council that a request for Rancho Cotate had been made for plaques for Rancho Cotate High School High School Championship Swimming and Baseball teams. .r.G`ampivn�aip Swimming and Discussion followed with the Council indicating that many Baseball Teams similar requests are made for the City to recognize achievements of the schools and provide trophies and plaques in recognition of these achievements. Mayor Hopkin1 commented that he 'felt the awards should be presented t)y the Council. Councilman Smith suggested that one large plaque with the names of the team participants be placed at the school. This would represent lasting and continuing recognition. The Council indicated that the Board of Education of the Petaluma School District should contribute towards the cost of these achievement awards. it was suggested that perhaps other,groups within the community might be interested in contributing to the cost'of placques and trophies. Councilman Flores made a` motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, that the City fund 50% of the cost of Championship trophies and placques and requested that the City !,tanager send a letter to the Board of Education, Petaluma School District and request that they fund the other 50%. Councilman Flores' motion was approved by the following roll. call vote> AYES. (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Smith HOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins Abandonment of Land, City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council staff Fencing and Landscape report prepared by Administrative Assistant Bill Noblin, Easement from copies of which had been presented to the Council Lancaster Drive to concerning abandonment of the bike path from Lancaster Drive Railroad to Railroad. The Councilmen and Mr. Callinan discussed the contents of the staff report. Page 10 June 2, 1975 Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council approved the Abandonment of Land, Fencing and Landscape easement from Lancaster Drive to the Railroad as outlined in the staff report. Spivock Land City Manager Callinan informed the Council that he had attended a meeting in San Francisco along with Mr. Spivock, Supervisor Kortum, representatives of Nature Conservatory, Mr. Rogers and others interested in this acquisition of land as open spaces Mr. Callinan stated that the County, through Nature Conservatory, had submitted an offer to Mr. Spivock which was totally unacceptable and that the status of the project at this time is that Mr. Spivock will submit an offer to sell his property to the County stipulating a time limit for acceptance , and Mr. Spivock has indicated if there are no results from this action he will probably consider the matter closed. Rapozo Ranch Park City Manager Callinan, reviewed his memo of May 29th conceru- Project ing the acquisition of the Rapozo Ranch property for a regional park. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, authorization was given by the Council to advance approximately $44,000 to the County as the City's share of the acquisition of the Rapozo Ranch Park project Resolution 75 -142 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA REPOZO RANCH REGIONAL PARK City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 75 °142 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Councilman Beary requested that Mr. Jimmie Rogers receive appropriate recognition for his efforts in the acquisition of the Rapozo Ranch property for a regional park. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare an appropriate resolution of appreciation for Mr. Jimmie Rogers in recognition of his efforts in the Rapozo Ranch property acquisition for a regional park. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to prepare an appropriate resolution of appreciation for Mr. Jimmie Rogers in recognition of his efforts in the Rapozo Ranch property acquisition for a regional parka Page 11 .dune 2, 1975 AB 1762, Sales CitIy Manager Callinan referred to a letter from Assemblyman Tax Distribution Wornum, copies of which had been presented to the Council, wherein he explains AB 1762 which he introduced, and which bill re -di stributes'the'sales tax,.half on point of sale and half on the basis of population. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, to support AB 1762 and requested staff to direct letters, over the Mayor °s signature, to appropriate state officials expressing said support. College,Northerly City �Ianager Callinan reviewed his :memo of May 29th concern- Entrance Road ing the college entrance road fromthe Expressway. . Discussion followed with the Councilmen and,Mra Callinan participating. Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, that staff direct a letter to appropriate College officials, over the signature of the Mayor, urging the development of ..- a-x 1.1 v rollrnj'man L '. 1 rVaUas avoi as pv -avao Le� y l Beary °s motion was approved by the following roll call vote. 'AYES. (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Smith NOES: (2) _Councilmen Eck and Hopkins Water.Usage Planning City, Manager. Callinan advised th.e Council that the Water Agency had turned off the water in Rohnert Park during the recent hot spell; and that the City by using their own wells had experienced no problem with supplying water to residents. He further indicated that Public "Safety Officers are watching for any wasting of water and will give courtesy notices should they observe 'same -and that the City is currently engaged in a project with Engineer Hudis of plann� ing a water storage tank at Well No. S in L Section. Copeland Creek Beach City Manager Callinan advised the Council that City Engineer Project Brust and Mr. Wiggins had recently met with Sonoma County Water Agency concerning the development of the Copeland Creek Beach Project, submitted.by the Youth Panel. Mr. Brust stated that the Glater Agency had no objections and made some minor adjustments in the proposed plan. He further indicated that.the City is damming up the creek now to see how it will look, and should the project be developed the beach may have to be moved closer to the bridge. Mr. Brust stated he would present an engineering report in the near future. Transportation City Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 29th, Development Act funds discussed with the Council TDA funds allocated to various projects for the 1974 -75 budget year. Projects which have been funded from TDA monies are, traffic signals at Expressway and Commerce, and also on E. Cotati Ave., Santa Alicia Drive and bike paths. Page 12 June 2, 1975 Taking into consideration the status of projects for which TDA funds have been allocated, there would appear to be some $20,000 for 1974 -75 that will not be disbursed by the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1975. Mr. Callinan stated that Mr. Gage of TDA had advised that the City could carry funds over for the same projects should they not be used by June 30th. It was the consensus of the Council that City Manager Callinan use his discretion with regard to allocation of TDA funds. Liquid Asphalt Case City Manager Callinan directed the Council's attention to Partial Settlement a letter from Maxwell and Allen, copies of which had been presented to the members, wherein Mr. Maxwell states a check in the amount of $627.32 representing a partial settlement of a liquid asphalt litigation was being forward - ed to the City. Newsletter Results City Manager'Callinan briefly discussed with the Council the results of:the recent Newsletter survey asking residents to indicate their preference as to the selection of a. Mayor, whether he should be elected by the people, or selected by the Councilmen, and whether he should serve for a two or four year term. He advised that of 3700 newsletters mailed out approximately 37 responses were received concerning Mayor selection: 17 to retain present method of selection; 15 to elect a Mayor for a 2 year term and 5 to elect a Mayor for a 4 year term. Employment Development City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning the Department Location Employment Development Department currently located in Cotati City Hall. Representatives of this project have asked if the Youth Employment operation of the department could be located in City Offices of Rohnert Park which is a more central location. It is their feeling that most of the applicants, and job opportunities, are from Rohnert Parl; and the department,is currently being run by two Rohnert Park youths. Mr. Callinan stated to locate them in the City Offices would require a desk and chair, an expenditure of approximately $350.00. They would be placed in the Conference Room and the project for June, July and August would be conducted from that location. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Council approved the expenditure of $350.00 for a'desk and chair, and space allocation in the Conference Room, for the Employment Development Department project for the months of June, July, and August. Page 13 June 2, 1975 Rancho.,Ver_de Phone City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion stating that Service Complaints he had received numerous complaints from residents of the Rancho Verde area concerning the installation of their telephones. He stated that residents that had applied in April for telephone service were just now getting that service. He stated that some residents because of their occupation could not wait such a lengthy period for telephone service. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, Council adopted a motion of concern, and requested staff to direct letters, over the Mayor's signature, to the Public Utilities Commission and appropriate telephone company officials expressing concern regarding the lengthy period of waiting for telephone service in the Rancho Verde area. City of Santa Rosa 'City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council the City General Plan Meeting' of Santa Rosa's: hosted County General Plan meeting on Saturday,'June 7th, should any Council member want to attend.. The Council indicated that no member would be able to attend the meeting. Moto -Cross Dirt City Manager Callinan reviewed with the Council their prior Track Facility approval of a moto- cross dirt track facility. He stated that several areas were surveyed for a feasible site and it was felt that the City's 12 acre area at the Civic Center site would-be the best. Discussion followed with the Council asking about other sites surveyed for this facility.' Councilman Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, giving tentative approval for a,Motom -Cross Dirt Track facility at the City's 12 acre area Civic Center site: Councilman Beary's.motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Beary, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores Council requested that this matter be brought back before them with'a list of understandings and conditions for Council approval. Brown Act Introduced City Attorney Flitner initiated a brief discussion stating by Senator Marks that it was his feeling that if the Council had not already gone on record as opposing the Brown Act as introduced by Senator Marks in the Assembly, that they should do so. Although a letter in opposition to the Brown Act had been sent to appropriate State officials, the Council agreed that another letter should be so directed. Discussion and Possible The Council and City Manager Callinan discussed vacancies Appointments to on Commissions coming up for appointment in the near future. Commission Vacancies Mr. Callinan stated one application for the Cultural Arts Commission has been received. The Council indicated they would consider appointments at the next meeting. Page 14 June 2, 1975 Councilman Smith requested that members currently serving on Commissions be asked to prepare and submit a meaningful statement as to their reasons and interest in continuing to serve on their Commission. Resolution 75 -143 RESOLUTION COM4ENDING MR. AND 1,01S. AL DAWSON Councilman Beary explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary; seconded by Councilman - Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -143 was waived and said resolution was adopted. SB 423 Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning SB 423, Public Utilities Commission Regulation. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as opposing SB 423 and directed a letter be sent to appropriate State officials over the'Mayor's signature so stating. Resolution 75 -144 RESOLUTION OF RESPECT FOR WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Councilman Smith read the proposed resolution. Upon motion 6f Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, Resolution 75 -144 was adopted as read. Councilman Smith requested that a copy of the resolution be sent to Mr. Taft °s widow. Tree Beautification Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion regarding the status of the tree planting, project. City Manager Callinan indicated that the City has had approximately 225 requests for trees from residents and that planting of these trees will commence this week. Mayor Selection Mayor Hopkins advised that he had been selected as Chairman Committee of the Mayor Selection Committee. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 9025 p.m. to June 16, 1975 at 6030 p.m. to a meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission. / Deputy City Clerk at .r J'