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1975/05/05 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 5, 1975 The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commenting at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding. Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, and Hopkins Absent: (0) None Late: (1) Councilman .Smith (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 Engineer Brust and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the minutes of April 7, 21 and 28 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $41,089.12 were approved. Councilman Smith Councilman Smith arrived at the meeting, the time being Arrives approximately 7:15 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. With regard to the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association Meeting to be held May S at the Golden Dragon Restraurant in Sebastopol, Mayor Hopkins indicated he would attend. With regard to the invitation from the Mayors' and Councilmen's Association to attend the presentation and discussion on the County's General Plan proposals on. May 24, 1975 at the Santa Rosa Community Center, Mayor Hopkins indicated he would attend. Letter from Cotati Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion regarding the re Golden Circle letter from Cotati Vice -Mayor Piotrkowski concerning the Dining Club Golden Circle Dining Club. Mr. Flores queried City Manager Call-Pan as to whether Mr. Callinan felt there would be any funding forthcoming from the City of Cotati for the Golden Circle Dining Club. Mr. Callinan discussed the contents of the letter with the Council and noted the City of Cotati has not indicated any specific funding at this time. .Page 2 May 5, 1975 Santa Rosa`s Proposal Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the letter to Annex Land in Old from the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce with regard to Naval Airport Area their plans to annex land in the old Naval Airport area. Mr. Eck asked for clarification as to the location of the land and how close in distance to the City of Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan explained the City was quite some distance from the Old Naval Airport area. City Withdrawal City Manager Callinan explained the proposed resolution from the Social and referred to his memo.to the Council of May 2nd Security Program wherein he advised that the costs of the Social Security program have risen and, he feels, have outstripped the benefits available to the city employees. He further stated that the Cities of Santa Rosa and Sonoma have recently withdrawn from the program, as well as several other cities. He pointed out to the Council that this date the news media had released the information that for the first .;time disbursements had recently exceeded revenue taken in during a given period. Discussion followed with the Council indicating they would like to have more information. Mr. Callinan stressed the point that any program replacing the current Social Security program would not require City nor employee contributions exceeding the amount contributed to the Social Security program. Mr. Callinan; stated that withdrawal from the Social Security program takes at least two years, and that the proposed resolution, if approved; could be rescinded at any time during that two year period. Resolution 75 -104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROUNERT PARK REQUESTING TERMINATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY (OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, DISABILITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75-104 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 75 -105 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE DEFERRED COMPENSATION ADOPTION AGREEMENTS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 -105 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution 75 -106 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED (Hinebaugh Creek Right of Way). City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion. of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 --106 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 3 May 5, 1975 Resolution 75. -107 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MQDIFIC.ATIONS, PROJECT N06 1973.20 City Manager Callinan explained the resolutions Upon motion of'.Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 ®107 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution.7.5 -108 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INTERIM IMPROVEMENT, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 1975-1 (Mechanical Aerators). City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution 75 --10€3 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Establishing Sewer City-Manager Callinan, referring to his memo of May 2nd, Service Rates and reviewed with the Council the adjustment of rates and fees Adjusting Sewer in connection with sewer services and suggested the matter Service. Connection be deferred until the next meeting. The Council indicated Fee it wan' - -.d to consider a temporary increase pending enactment of final rates. Discussion followed with the Council and Mr. Callinan participating concerning the additional sewer service connection fee and how it should be assessed. It twas felt by the Council that.this was the appropriate time to set the final rate for additional sewer service connection fee. Resolution 75 --109 RESOLUTION ADJUSTING SPECIAL SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores, that the Council adopt by title Resolution 75 --109, and set the Special Sewer Service Connection Fee, at $200 for single residences, $150 for mobile homes and $150 for apartment units. Councilman Eck's motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES:, (4) Councilmen .Eck, Flores, Smith. and Hopkins NOES< (1) Councilman Beary Youth Panel Mro.Sam Hamann representing the Youth Panel was present and recognized by the Council. Mr. Hamann spoke to the Council REpresentative re regarding a plan for the recreational development of Copeland Creek Copeland Creek from Snyder Lane to the Country Club Drive S area. He presented a mock -up model showing boating facilities, swimming and picnic facilities over approximately 15 acres. Mr. Hamann also presented an expense sheet to the Council indicating a $207,732 cost for the project. Mr. Hamann advised that the proposed project had previously been presented to the Planning, Commission and the:•Parks_ and Recreation Commission and had received their endorsement. Page 4 May 5, 1975 Discussions followed with the Council asking Mr. Hamann questions regarding the proposed project. The Council commended Mr. Hamann and the Youth Panel for their interest and efforts on behalf of the community. Upon motion of Councilman Smithy seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council. endorsed in concept the recreational development plan of Copeland Creek as presented by the Youth Panel. and directed staff to look into a feasibility study of the project. Mrs. David Eisen- City Manager Callinan introduced Mrs. David Eisenhauer of hauer re Foster 7592 Beth Ct. to the Council. Mr. Callinan referred to a Parent Month letter from the Sonoma County Foster Parents Recognition, Inc. copies of which had been presented to the Council. Mrs. Eisenhauer spoke briefly explaining the foster parent program and the placement of children in foster homes. Proclamation for Mayor Hopkins signed, and read, a Proclamation designating Foster Parent the month of May, 1975, as Foster Parent Recognition Month. Recognition Month A copy of the Proclamation was presented to Mrs. David Eisenhauer. Parking of The scheduled public appearance of Mrs. Christine R. Jones, Commercial Vehicle 521 Myrtle Ave., was deferred since Mrs. Jones was not present in the Chamber. File 0391, Parcel City Manager Callinan explained that this is the first time Map Approval for that a parcel map has been presented to the Council for Area North of approval, and that under the new State Map Act, and Copeland Creek Subdivision Act, dedications of rights of way, easements, on Commerce Blvd. etc., can be accepted on Parcel Maps. and Acceptance of Dedication Thereon. Planning.Director Skanchy, referring to plans on display, pointed out to the Council the proposed lot split. i Discussion followed with the Council querying City Manager Callinan, City Engineer Brust and Planning Director Skanchy for clarification of this new procedure of lot splitting. They were apprised that a property owner is following the new legal procedure for splitting his land under this new Parcel Map act;, and in the instance of File 0391 some property is being dedicated to the City for road right -of -way.. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council approved Parcel Map No. 11, Planning File 0391, for the area north of Copeland Creek on Commerce Blvd. and accepted the dedications thereon. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Page 5 May 5, 1975 File 0244 City Manager Callinan explained the requested reversion .,Gross-Palmer Appli- to acreage of Country Club Terrace, Lot 32, by Mr. Gross cation to Revert to and Mr. Palmer.. Mr. Callinan advised that notice of public Acreage Country hearing had been published in the local newspaper and Club Terrace, Lot mailed to property owners in the subject area. No. 32, located East of Country Club Planning-bit-46-ctor Skanchy, referring to plans on display, Drive Between`Copeland and staff report dated April 7, 1975, pointed out the area Creek Drive and proposed for reversion to acreage. Discussion followed Civic Center Drive with City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy and the Council participating. The Council queried staff as to the procedure for reverting subdivision lots to acreage. Mayor Hopkins declared the scheduled public hearing open on File 0244, Gross-Palmer Application to Revert to Acreage Country Club Terrace, Lot No. 32, located east of Country Club Drive Between Copeland Creek Drive and Civic Center Drive. Mr. John Gilligan of Murray-McCormick Environmental Group was present and recognized by the Council. Mr. Gilligan advised the Council that the reversion to acreage was requested in order that apartments rather than the originally planned condominium townhouses might be developed. In order to make this change the land first must be returned to an unrecorded map status and then application can be made for the development of the apartments. Mr. Gilligan also asked the Council to waive approval of the parcel map. Discussion followed with the Council, City Manager Callinan, Planning Director Skanchy and Mr. Gilligan participating. Mr. Marshall Palmer was present and recognized by the Council. He stated that the same quantity and quality of structures would be developed (as he and Mr. Gross have been developing in Country Club Garden Estates). Ile further advised that in securing his financing it was more feasible to revert to'acreage and then rezone for an apartment development. Mr. Palmer stated that the recreational facilities would be developed with each stage of the units. There being no other person desiring to speak and no correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores, that the Council's-policy be to review and consider p all parcel maps. Councilman Smith's motion was approved by,,the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores and Smith NOES. (2) Councilmen Beary and Hopkins Mayor Hopkins asked if any further comments might be forthcoming. Page 6 May 5, 1975 Mr. W. C. Neuendorff, 955 Eleanor Ave., stated that he was familiar with Mr. Palmer's professional reputation in other areas of the state, and had always found Mr. Palmer to be a man of his word. Mayor Hopkins Mayor Hopkins left the Council Chambers during the above Leaves and Returns discussion, the time being approximately 8 -20 p.m. He returned at approximately 8025 p.m. City Attorney Flitner clarified for the Council the Rever- sion.to Acreage under the Subdivision Map Act. He stated that under the current zoning of this parcel of land the builder could legally build apartments rather than townhouses. The Council was apprised that they must approve any reversion to acreage request, therefore the authority for land usage remained under their ,jurisdiction. Mr. Palmer and Mr. Gross were further questioned by the Council regarding parking,landscaping and recreational facilities for the proposed apartment complex. With Planning Director Skanchy's assistance, and referring to plans on display, the gentlemen pointed out and explained to the Council where and when these facilities would be developed. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to table approval of File 0244, Gross- Palmer Application to Revert to Acreage Country Club Terrace, Lot No. 32, located east of Country Club Drive Between Copeland Creek Drive and Civic Center Drive. Councilman Eck`s motion failed by the following roll call vote- AYES- (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES- (3) Councilmen Beary, Flores and Hopkins Resolution 75 -110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Of ROHNERT PARK FINDING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SHOULD BE REVERTED TO ACREAGE (Gross- Palmer Application) WITHOUT CONDITIONS AND AUTHORIZING SUCH REVERSION. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following; roll call vote, the reading of Resolution 75--110 was waived and said resolution was adopted. " AYES (4) Councilmen Beary, Flores, Smith and Hopkins NOES (1) Councilman Eck Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, that Council suggest to the builders that a swimming pool be included in the first phase of the development. Councilman Flores' motion was approved by the following roll call vote- Page 7 May 5, 1975 AYES. (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Beary and Hopkins Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary, to move all parking spaces along Country Club Drive back to the building set-back line. Councilman Eck's motion was approved by the following roll call vote, AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Smith NOES., (1) Mayor Hopkins Recess Mayor Hopkins declared a recess at this point in the meeting the time being approximately 8,55 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Hopkins reconvened the meeting at approximately 9-05 p.m.' with all Councilmen present. File.0254C, Condiotti City Manager Callinan explained the proposed zoning change Enterprises Applica- stating that the Council had received copies'of Planning tion for Zoning Change Commission Resolution PC 75--8 and staff report dated from MI-2000-PD to April 7, 1975. RI-6500-PD of Lots Located on the North Planning Director Skanchy, referring to plans.o . n display, Side of Eleanor Ave. pointed out the area, stating that the property had East of Country originally been approved for four -plea units and that Club Drive, AP Condiotti Enterprises feel that there is a better market Nos 143-521-01 for single family dwelling units on the lots. through 06 City Manager Callinan advised that notice of public hearing had been published in the local newspaper and mailed to property owners in the'subject area. Mayor Hopkins declar,6d the scheduled public hearing open on File 0254C, Condiotti Enterprises Application for Zoning Change from RM-2000-PD to RI--6500-PD of Lots Located on the North Side of Eleanor Ave. East of Country Club Drive, AP Nos. 143-521-01 through 06. Mr. 14. C. Neuendorff, 955 Eleanor Ave., was present and recognized and indicated he was very much in favor of the proposed zoning change. Mr. Trowbridge of Debra Homes, Inc. was present and answered questions from the Council members. There being no other person desiring to speak and no correspondence received, Mayor Hopkins declared the public hearing closed. Ordinance 296 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 TO REZONE CERTAIN PARCELS FROM "P11-2000-PD­ to "R1-6500-PD" DISTRICT (File No. 0254C Condiotti Enterprises) City Manager Callinan explained.the ordinance. Page 8 May 5, 1975 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved by the following roll call vote, read- ing of Ordinance 296 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. AYES: (5) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores,Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None File 0254C, Councilman City Manager Callinan read Councilman Eck's letter of Eck's Request for April 23, 1975 to the Council wherein he sets forth his Review of Planning feeling that a rustic wood fence separating a residential Commission Decision area from a commercial shopping area might prove inadequate. Placed on Revised He requests a review by the City Council of the Planning Tentative Map for Commission's decision placed on the revised tentative map Lots on the North as to required fencing for the rear of the 11 single family Side of Eleanor Ave. lots backing up to the proposed shopping area on the North East of Country side of Eleanor Ave., East of.Country Club Drive. Club Drive re Fencing to be Discussion followed with the Council, Planning Director Required for the Skanchy and City Manager Callinan participating. Types of Rear of the Lots more substantial fencing were discussed and whether home- owners or developers of the commercial area should construct such fencing. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beary,. and unanimously approved, that the Council set forth no requirements.at this time on the fencing of the proposed 11 single family lots backing up to the proposed shopping area on the North Side of Eleanor Ave., East of Country Club Drive (File 0254C)9 but that prior to the commercial development an 8 foot stone fence be required. File 0254B, Country City Manager Callinan stated that at this time the record Club Estates should show that the City Council has jurisdiction insofar Subdivisions 3B and as Country Club Estates Subdivisions 3B and 3C roofing and 3C, Consideration fencing requirements are concerned. He reviewed his of Planning May 2nd memo to the Council concerning this matters Commission Action Concerning Roofs Discussion followed with the Council, City Manager Callinan and Fencing and Planning Director Skanchy participating. Requirements Mr, Trowbridge of Debra domes., Inc. was present and spoke briefly and answered questions for the Council. Debra Homes, Inc. has asked that the matter be deferred since at this time they have no plans to develop Subdivisions 3B and 3C in Country Club Estates. Councilman Eck made a motions seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council should continue the policy of 50% shake roofing and not to waive fencing requirements in Country Club Estates, Subdivision 3B and 3C. Discussion followed. Councilman Smith withdrew his seconds Councilman Eck's motion died for lack of a second. File 0240, Gross- Palmer Request for Extension of Time in Which to Complete Public Improvements in Rancho Sonoma Subdivision No. 1 Page 9 May 5, 1975 Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council re-affirm the policy of 50% shake roofing and that any consideration for waiving of fencing requirements be reviewed by the Council. Councilman Eck's motion was approved by the following roll call vote° AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck,, Flores and Smith NOES:. (2) Councilmen teary and Hopkins City Manager Callinan explained the request for extension of time, and referred to the letter from Palmer-Gross dated April 24, 1975, Wherein they point out that they have just acquired the subdivision and request an extension of 12 months for completion of public improvement on Rancho Sonoma Unit #1, Subdivision. Discussion followed with the Council querying Mr. Callinan, Mr. Palmer and Mr. Gross regarding traffic patterns in the Rancho Sonoma proposed subdivision. Upon motion of Councilman teary, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the Council granted an extension of 12 months co to Gross-Palmer for completion of public improvements in Rancho Sonoma, Subdivision No. 1. AYES: (5) Councilmen teary, Eck, Flo'fes.y Smith and Hopkins NOES: (0) None Update Report on The item of Update Report on Development Activity by Development Activity Planning Director and City Engineer on the agenda was deferred until the,next meeting. Planning Commission City Manager Callinan stated that the Planning Commission Request for Joint had requested a joint meeting with the City Council. A Meeting with City brief discussion followed with the Council indicating Council that a June work session would be an appropriate time for the requested joint meeting with the Planning Commission. State Office City Manager Callinan referred to a letter from the State Emergency Services Office of Emergency Services, copies of which had been Request for two disseminated to the Council, wherein they ask for two Individuals to representatives from the City of Rohnert Park to estimate Estimate Damages damages in the event of a disaster. Mr. Callinan suggested in the Event of to the Council that he be the representative for the private Disaster sector and City Engineer Brust represent the public sector. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the City Manager was appointed to estimate damages in the event of a disaster in the private sector of the City, and the City Engineer was appointed to represent the public sector, as per request of the State Office of Emergency Services. Page 10 May 5, 1975 Recreation Complex Mrs. Alice Wells, representing the Recreation Complex Committee Report Committee, was present and recognized by the Council. Mrs. Wells 'gave a report on behalf of the Committee regarding a future complex for the City of Rohnert Park. Federal Revenue Sharing Mrs. Wells stated the Committee had visited several cities in northern California viewing their recreation complex facilities. Mrs. Wells further stated that the Committee had set up a four stage development plan for Rohnert Park's proposed Recreation Complex as follows, Phase I, Community Center, Phase II, Performing Arts Center, Phase III, Sports Center and Phase IV, Indoor Swimming Pool. The Recreation Complex Committee have submitted their requirements to architects for a plan. They interviewed five of these architects and recommended that Roland-Miller- Associates be selected and commissioned to prepare a master plan. Mrs. Wells also requested $5,000 for the preparation of a master plan. Discussion followed with the Council and Pars. Wells participating, Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously` approved,' the Council approved the sum of '$5,000, to be taken from the next fiscal year budget, to commission Roland - Miller - -- Associates to prepare a master plan for a Recreational-Cultural Complex for the City of Rohnert Park. City Manager Callinan gave a brief report on Federal Revenue Sharing funds. He indicated the estimated 1975 - -76 allocation would be $185,164, some $1- 50 -JN "ov.er. normal funding. Mr. Callinan stated approximately $467,000 has been received by the City for various revenue sharing programs. Ile asked the press correspondents present to publicize the amounts and request public suggestions for spending it. Park. Improvements City Manager Callinan gave a staff report bringing the Council up to date on the current status of the various parks in the City< a. VI& parse has been seeded and graded. The playground equipment, discussed at the April 21st Council meeting, has been ordered. Mr. Callinan read a short note from Mrs. O'Halloran and Mrs. Hoyt, both of whom had appeared at the April 21st meeting to discuss the playground at'Colegio Vista Park, wherein they expressed their appreciation to the Council for its efforts on behalf of the residents of the Colegio Vista Park area. b. That La Fiesta School site adjacent to Ladybug Park is currently being worked on and'will probably be seeded shortly. The backstop has been'installed. c. The small park at the end of Country Club Drive has been seeded and the irrigation system is installed. Page 11 May 5, 1975 d. John Reed park has been graded and the irrigation system will be installed shortly. e. The Junior High school backstop has been installed and the dug out will be covered shortly. f. At Rancho Feliz ball park the backstop is almost completed. g. Lights will shortly be installed at "B park. Councilman Flores asked when the Bike Paths recently awarded on contract would be started. Mr. Callinan advised that the work would commence this week. Sidewalk City Manager Callinan initiated a discussion concerning the Construction construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Country Club Drive from Hinebaugh Creek to Country Club Estates, Subdivision 3, Unit A, boundary. Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, authority was given to install,-!a sidewalk on the east side of the Country Club Drive from Hinebaugh Creels to Country Club Estates, Sub 3, Unit A boundary. Benecia Park Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning the sprinkler heads in "B " park and the, general condition of the field. City Manager Callinan indicated he would check inn the matter Health Study City Manager Callinan stated that he and Councilman Beary Program had met with Mr. Larry Maniscalco of Comprehensive Health Planning regarding their estimated cost of $7,000 for a health study program and that,Mro Maniscalco indicated he would return to his Board and determine if the cost would be drastically reduced if the City agreed to do some of the work involved. Donkey Basketball City Manager Callinan briefly discussed the Donkey Game for High School Basketball game planned at the high school to raise money Athletic Fund for the athletic fund. Ile stated that the Councilmen have been invited to participate in a short game. The Councilmen indicated that some members would attend and participate. Exposed Plastic Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion regarding Sheeting along the plastic sheeting along Southwest Blvd. which is Southwest Blvd. showing through in various.spots.. City Manager Callinan stated he would have the Public Works Department look into the matter. Resolution of The Council discussed the recent Chess Tournament Appreciation for sponsored by the Cultural Arts Coporation. In particular Clem 177 bo they requested that a Resolution of Appreciation be presented to Mr. Clem Falbo who was Chairman of the Chess Tournament., which was very successful. Page 12 May 5, 1975 City of Rohnert Park Councilman Beary initiated a discussion to drop the law suit Law`Suit Against City being pressed against the City,of Santa Rosa and its of Santa Rosa Urban urban renewal project. Renewal Councilman Beary made a motion which was seconded by Council- man Eck to approve the dropping of the law suit against the City of Santa Rosa. Gardens on John Reed School Property Site Diversifing Model Homes in Planned Subdivisions Councilman Smith called for the question. The call for the question failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilman Beary and Smith NOES: (3) Councilman Eck; Flores and Hopkins Discussion followed concerning Councilman Beary`s motion. Councilman Eck withdrew his second to Councilman Beary °s' motion. Councilman Beary °s motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and approved "by the following roll call vote, the Council approved considering the status of the law suit against the City of Santa Rosa, and directed staff to list the subject on the agenda at the next meeting. AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Eck, Flores and Smith NOES: (1) ;..Mayor I"Iopkins Councilman Smith initiated a discussion stating he had received some phone calls with reference to the sprinkler system being installed on the John Reed school property. He advised that apparently some residents on the west side of Arlen Drive, between Arlen Drive and Santa Alicia Drive, have gardens planted on the school." property and these residents were concerned that the sprinkler work and the resultant mounding of earth against the fence line would destroy their garden plots. They asked if the work could be accomplished in a manner that would allow them to keep their "'garden plots, City Manager Callinan and City Engineer Brust indicated they would check into the matter. Councilman Flores queried City ILanager Callinan with regard 'to'a developer building several different model homes for display, and then perhaps selecting the least expensive model for actual building in the proposed subdivision. Mir. Flores felt that in some manner the City should require the builder to build a certain number of each model for diversification. Mr. Callinan concurred. Discussion followed. Page 13 May 5, 1975 Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Hopkins adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: