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1974/12/16 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 16, 197+ The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:10 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Beary presiding. The regular session was pre- ceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which,all Councilmen, City Manager Callinan, and City Attorney Flitner were present, and which was held to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Call to Order. Mayor Beary 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 Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary Absent: - -_ (0 ) , .None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer 'Brus L, and 1 3.Gt1111113g L1t'c4 { vi Ul\Gaa\ lay Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the minutes of November 25 were approved as submitted. Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attached list in the amount of $175,006.12 were approved., Said total includes $15,76.89 for the Rohnert Park Civic Commission. 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. Metropolitan Trans- Upon,motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman portation Commission Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reappointment of Bill Lucius of Healdsburg to the Metropolitan Transpor- tation Commission by the Mayors' Committee was endorsed. Contribution to ;City City Manager.Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council from James Grossi, dated December 13 concerning the contribution received Rohnert Park Farms from Mr. James Grossi, Rohnert Park Farms. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a letter will be sent to Mr.. Grossi thanking him for his $100 contribution. Rancho Cotate Song The Song Leaders from Rancho Cotate High School were rec- Leaders ognized; Melinda Amlin, Sherri deBoer, Theresa Sanchez, Cathy O'Connor, Veronica Benevices, and Rebecca Hutten. Page 2. December 16, 1974 Sherri deBoer made a presentation to the Council regarding the group's need for funds due to the lack of success with various fund raising events; she stated their goal was to raise $1,000 for the year, but were in need of $100 immediately to pay for sweaters. Discussion fol- lowed. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to make a $100 contribution to the Song Leader-- on a one time basis with the understanding that the sweaters being paid for would be passed on to the Song Leaders for next year. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Flores Upon motion of 'Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the $100 contribution received from Mr. James Grossi was designated for the $100 donation to the Song Leaders: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None Morris Turner, Myschool ,Mr. Morris Turner of Myschool appeared and made a presen'- Financial Support tation regarding the financial problems of Myschool and Request requested a contribution of $200 from the Council. Dis- cussion followed during which Mr. Turner advised that there are currently approximately 20 Rohnert Park children of the 60 enrolled at the school, with approximately 15 Rohnert Park parents involved. Further discussion follow- ed concerning the screening process used by the school, the services provided, and staffing. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Beary, and unanimously approved', a $200 contribution for the support of Myschool was approved with the understanding it was on a one time basis and was to be refunded if other funding sources were found. Mr. Fred Rusk re 1975 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Summer Youth Employment Council dated December `13 concerning the 1975 Summer Service Youth Employment Service. Mr. Fred Rusk appeared and reviewed his letter of December 6 outlining the 1975 Summer Youth Employment Program and necessary funds for same. He advised he had a commitment from the County Board of Supervisors to fund 500 of the program and requested that Rohnert Park and Cotati fund the remainder. A xrief discussion followed. Page 3. December 16, 1974 „Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the request for fund- ing of the 197.5 Summer Youth Employment Program was approved with the,amount estimated to be $728. Lawrence Simons & Architect Lawrence Simons appeared, thanked the Council Associates, Architects for giving him his first opportunity of doing a public agency building,, being the ,Community Center, several years ago; commented he had not previously designed a library but was very interested in doing the Rohnert Park library project; and gave a slide presentation of his firm's profects throughout the area, excluding Rohnert Park projects as the Council was already familiar with those. A brief discussion followed. Youth Soccer Program City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 13 concerning the Youth Soccer Program and the recommendation of the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission for a $500 contribution for purchase of equipment. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flo -es, and unanimously apprAyed, the 590 contr-ibution to the Youth Soccer Program was approved as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. File 0340, Foodmaker City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Inc., Amendment to Council dated December 13 concerning File 0340. Planned Unit Develop - ment Plan for Jack -in- Planning; Director Skanchy explained that this matter was the Box Restaurant first presented to the Planning Commission on September 24; thereafter the lawsuit was filed by the City of Saz,ta Rosa and the Santa Rosa Urban Renewal Agency challenging the adequacy of the EIR for the Codding and Cofego Enter- prises lands and thereby froze any development in the area until the lawsuit was resolved. He explained the site drawings, elevations, and proposed sign renderings r' on display and briefly reviewed his staff report dated September 24, 1974. Discussion followed concerning signs, landscaping, and other general provisions for the develop- ment. City Manager.Callinan recommended that a six foot masonry fence be required to screen the area and the signs be scrutinized closely.; He advised he had discussed the development with the ,applicant and had indicated that only the highest type of development would be approved for:the site since it was at the entrance to the city. Mr. Callinan reminded that the approved plan would be- come the zoning on the land and that was the reason it was before the Council. Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File 0340, Foodmaker, Inc. Page 4. December 16, 1974 City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been mailed to property owners and published in the local newspaper and read a letter from Grant Leibert, property owner, dated December 7, 1974 which urged approval for the applicant. Mr. Kent Woodell of- Foodmaker, Inc. was recognized. He advised that Foodmaker, Inc. was a subsidiary of the Ralston Purina Company and all stores were company opera - ted'and therefore uniform in hours and mode of operation; that it was company policy to have a minimum of two hours per day spent in cleaning up the area outside the store and its immediate vicinity; he commented that fencing of the site was considered initially but felt the landscap- ing would accomplish litter control almost as well; he requested a sign on both the back and front of the store for identification purposes from the freeway and Rohnert Park Expressway. General discussion followed during which Mr. Woodell advised that approximately 10 -30 employees would be needed and it was expected that the market for the operation would come from Rohnert Park residents as well as from the freeway. Further discussion followed regarding the refuse area and in response to a' question from the Council, Mr. Woodell advised he would prefer to screen the refuse area with landscaping and if that proved to be unsatisfactory, then cover it. There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Further discussion followed concerning landscaping, signs, and other conditions approved by the Planning Commission. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to approve the amendment to the Planned Unit Development plan as approved by the Planning Commission with the added condition that some parking spaces be eliminated to provide for a landscaped island in the parking lot. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion to amend Councilman Flores' motion by adding a condition for a four foot masonry fence on the western boundary of the site. The motion died for lack of a 'second. Councilman Smith made a motion to amend Councilman Flores' motion, seconded by Councilman' Hopkins, to require "letter" signs on the east and west sides of the building similar to those on the Safeway store. The motion was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, - Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None Page 5. December 16, 1974 Councilman Flores' motion, as amended by Councilman Smith's motion, was unanimously approved by the following . roll call vote; AYES: (5) Councilman Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None File 0386, McKellar & City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Associates. Planned Council dated December 13 concerning File 0386. Unit Development Plan Approval Planning Director Skanchy pointed out the site for the proposed development on the Shapell Master Plan of Devel.- opment and explained the site plan and elevations on dis- play and reviewed his staff report dated November 12. Dis- cussion followed. Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File No, 0386.. City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing.had been mailed to property owners and residents of. the area, and publisLA U L she rvcc'�,. iac rr t+•.t Mr. William Neuendorf, 955 Eleanor, was recognized. He advised there was a group of people present who lived across the street from the proposed development site that would like to be heard. He commented he did not receive notice of the public hearing and had only heard about the project earlier in the evening and requested that the matter be postponed so the group living across the street could have opportunity to become more familiar with the project and speak to it at a later date; that they feared the project,would be detrimental to the area. Mr. Frank Jobe, 5320 Eunice, was recognized and also stated he did not receive notice of the hearing and had only heard about it because a' neighbor had happened to pick up an agenda. He expressed concern about 88 famil5..es living on eight acres and the children and traffic that would be in the area, but that the biggest concern of his .neighbors and himself was the detrimental effect that rentals would have on the area. Mr. Jim Cressa, 5311 Eunice, was recognized. He commented he had moved to the area because it was a residential cominunity and believed the area in question should be retained as a single family area. Mr. Allan Leaf, 5316 Eunice, was recognized. He stated he was in the rental business, owned a tri -plex on South - west Boulevard and had moved from that area to get away from adverse elements. He commented he was Safety Director for the U.S. Sixth Army and therefore was very concerned with safety factors such as the -traffic that Page 6. December 16, 1974 would be generated on the adjacent single family resi- dential streets. Mr. Vern Avila of Avila Enterprises, was recognized. He commented there seemed to be misconceptions about the development; that the units would be sold in the $32,000 to $34,000 price range; that there was a substantial amount of open area in the project; that there were tennis courts, swimming pool, and a recreation building designed into the project; that residents would pay a monthly fee for maintenance; and that it was planned as a first class development. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Avila advised there were approximately 46 units in the first phase of the development and that all the recre"tional facilities would be installed with the first phase to aid in sales. Mr. Don Mailander, 904 Edna Court, was recognized. He commented he had been in the banking business approxi- mately 10 years and currently was manager of a savings and loan office in Marin County; that his family had come to Rohnert Park from Terra Linda because they thought they had found a nice place to live; he stated he opposed this type of development for that particular area and, speaking from his savings and loan experience, commented that condo- miniums and townhouses are not selling in the current mar - ket. He requested the' Council to either reject the plan or postpone consideration of it. Mr. Edward Thomson, 906 Edna Court, was recognized. He commented he was opposed to this development and feared if they were marketed as condominiums they would not sell and would result in rental units; and that since they had an exclusive area at the end of Country Club Drive he did not want to see it jeopardized. Mr. Edmond Marcillae, 5321 Eunice, was recognized. He commented there were already nice rental areas in the com- munity and did not feel that condominiums should be mixed into a single family area. Mrs. Laikie Sani, 7683 Adrian Drive, was recognized. She asked how long this property had been zoned. Planning Director Skanchy responded for approximately 2 -1/2 years. Mrs. Sani commented she wanted to be sure the Council was not trying to sneak something by. Mr. Allan Leaf was again recognized and commented that. they have a fine layout and it should be kept that way. Mr. Don Mailander was again recognized and spoke regard- ing staff comments that notice of the hearing had been mailed to residents in the area which he felt had not been done. Page 7. December 16, 1974 City Manager Callinan responded that upon inspection of the file it was revealed that notices had been sent only to property owners of record and published in the local newspaper. Mr_ William Neuendorf was again recognized and requested postponement of the matter. City Attorney Flitner advised that legal requirements for notice had been fulfilled but the city, as a matter of accommodation, had in the past notified residents but this is not a legal requirement. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. City Manager Callinan commented the only legitimate com- plaint raised concerned traffic flow onto Eleanor and asked Mr. Avila.f it appeared feasible to shift the most southerly building somewhat north in order to provide for egress to Golf Course Drive, Mr. Avila responded in the affirmative. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to deny the application by reason of lack of sewer capacity. City Attorney Flitner advised that if this developer were turned down due to lack of utilities then the same rules would have to be applied to all other developers or the Council would be acting in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck's motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins$ and Beary Councilman Smith stated for the record that he was not satisfied the site plan was compatible with existing development and that it should not be approved tonight but held over for notice to the residents in the area. Councilman Flores stated for the record that he felt the development should be considered on its own merits after listening to staff and individuals coming before the Council; that it was not important how few or how many individuals appeared before the Council to protest. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to continue the matter in order to notify residents in the area of the proposed development. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: Recess Reconvene Page B. December 1.6, 1974 AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary Discussion followed concerning the value of the homes in the area with Mr. Mailander participating. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to approve the site plan with the condition that the most southerly building be shifted northward to allow for egress to Golf Course Drive as discussed by staff and Mr. Avila. Councilman Eck made an amendment to Councilman Flores' motion to also require the units facing Eleanor and Golf Course Drive to have a minimum 60 foot setback. Discus - sion followed. Councilman Eck's amendment for an Eleanor Drive set back of 60 feet was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary Councilman Eck's amendment for a Golf Course Drive 60 foot setback failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary Councilman Flores'motion to approve the project as amended was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith Mr. Neuendorf and Mr. Mailander thanked the Council for hearing them and asked what they could do to bring the matter back before the Council. City Attorney Flitner advised they could petition the Council to reconsider the matter and advised that a writ- ten petition should be submitted citing new evidence as to'`why the Council should reconsider. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Mailander and Mr. Leaf participating. Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meet - ing, the time being approximately 10:35 p.m. Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 10:58 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Page 9e December 16, 1974 File 038.7, Zoning Ordi -� City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council nance Amendment re Off dated December 13 concerning File 0387. Street Parking in Resi- dential Districts Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File 0387. City Manager Callinan advised that notice of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. There being no one desiring to be heard and no correspond - ence received, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Ord;inance,No. 250 AN ORDINANCE Or THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING ORDINANCE (Parking Require- ments) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 250 was waived and said ordinance was introduced: File 0240, Rancho Sonoma City Manager Callinan advised he had received a telephone Subdivision, Units 1, 20 call from Mr. John Hanna, Attorney for American Housing and 3 Guild, advising that arrangements had been worked out for Martin Stone to take back Unit 1 of the subdivision. He read a suggested motion prepared by City Attorney Flitner and advised if it was acceptable to the Council then staff would prepare a subdivision agreement for Mr. Stone to assume all responsibilities for Rancho Sonoma Unit No. 1 Subdivision. He also advised that Mr. Stone, through his attorney, Irving Bernstein, had requested that the application for reversion to acreage for Unit.No. 1 be withdrawn. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record that upon posting of a new bond by Martin Stone in an amount and form satisfactory to the City Manager and City Attorney and the assumption of the Subdivision ,Agreement between American Housing Guild - Northern,California and the City of Rohnert Park dated May 22, 1974 subject to all of the rights and duties set forth therein, that the subdivision bonds posted by American Housing Guild - Northern California for Rancho Sonoma Unit No. l Subdivision will be released and American Housing Guild and United Pacific Insurance Company will be absolved from further responsibility in connection with said subdivision: AYES: . (4); Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES: (l) ;Councilman Smith Councilman Smith stated for the record he thought the subdivision should revert to acreage. Page 10. December 16, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the Mayor was authorized to execute a subdivision agreement for Martin Stone to assume all responsibilities for Rancho Sonoma Unit No. l Subdivision. Discussion followed regarding consideration of the tenta- tive maps for Units 2 and 3 and the request from Mr. John Hanna, Attorney for American Housing Guild, to postpone same until January 20, 1975. Councilman Eck made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to deny the extension of time for the tentative maps on Units 2 and 3 to be considered by the Council. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary Additional Road Align- City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council ment from Commerce Blvd. dated December 13 concerning the possibility of an addi- Eastward to Railroad tional road from Commerce Boulevard eastward to the rail - and Revised Library, road south of the McDonald's site and Planning Director Site Configuration Skanchy pointed out the location of the proposed road as reflected on a map displayed. Discussion followed. In response to a question from the Council, City Engineer Brust advised he could see no problem with the additional road. Mr. Donald S. Kavanaugh was recognized. He commented he was trying to develop a sernior citizens housing project in the subject area and all his plans would have to be scrapped and redone with approximately $50,000 added to the cost of his project to provide for the additional road. Discussion followed during which City Manager Callinan advised that no application had been received by the city for a division of land for Mr. Kavanaugh's project. Fur- ther discussion followed with Mr. Kavanaugh participating: The Council informally indicated the additional road was desirable if it could be justified and the necessary details worked out. Staff was directed to follow up on the matter and report back to the Council. Councilmen Hopkins and Councilmen Hopkins and Smith left the meeting at this Smith.Leave point due to the lateness of the hour, the time being approximately 11:35 p.m. Sonoma County General City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Plan- Desire to Retain Council dated December 13 concerning the Sonoma County Spivock Land as Open General Plan and the desire to retain the Spivock land Space north of the golf course as open space. A brief discus- sion followed during which Councilman Eck requested that he be advised of the time the Spivock land would be con - sidered by the Santa Rosa City Council. Page 11. December 16, 1974 Traffic Striping on City Engineer Brust briefly reviewed his memo to the Southwest Blvd. in Council dated December 10 concerning his recommendations Vicinity of No Name for traffic striping on Southwest Boulevard at No Name Street Street. Discussion followed. In response to a question from the Council, City Engineer Brust advised he had dis- cussed the matter with another traffic engineer and he had concurred with the recommendation. The Council indi- cated no objection to proceeding as outlined by staff. Proposed B 'i.cycle Path. City Engineer Brust briefly reviewed his memo to the on Southwest Blvd. from Council dated December 12 concerning his recommendations Burton Avenue to for the proposed bicycle path on Southwest Boulevard from Adrian Drive Burton Avenue to Adrian Drive. A brief discussion follow- ed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, authorization to pro- ceed with the bicycle path as outliners in Cite Engineer Brust's memo was approved. Additional Freeway City Engineer Brust reviewed his memo to the Council Landscaping and Water dated December 10 concerning state participation in land- Service Request from scaping around the freeway interchange area and advised City that after discussing the matter with a state representa- tive, who had clarified that the irrigation system to be installed by the state would service the ultimate inter -. change area and the 4" water pipe installation requested of the city would be the only one required to service the area, he would recommend proceeding with the project. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, authorization to pro- ceed with the state as outlined was approved. Wastewater Treatment City Manager Callinan reported briefly on the December 4th and Disposal Regional Water Quality Control Board hearing at which it was indicated that they would look favorably upon the installation of aerators at the Rohnert Park plant and that it appeared that whatever steps are necessary to improve the quality of the plant effluent must be taken. Mayor Beary commented he felt the Water Quality Control Board staff had come very close to recommending a connec- tion ban and the only way they could justify not doing so was to see some improvements at the plant. City Manager Callinan advised that city staff was still working with Montgomery Engineers on the matter of a new pump station vs. modification of the existing pump station at the plant. City Manager Callinan advised that another draft of the joint powers agreement with the City of Santa Rosa is being prepared which might have considerable changes Page 12. December 16, 1974 since Santa Rosa staff had met with Sebastopol representa- tives who had requested the plant buy =in costs be changed. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council a resolution adopted by the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce at its last meeting,which indicated the Chamber's wholehearted support for city improvements to the sewer plant. Automatic Water Control City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the memos from ._.Equipment for B Pool Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain concerning purchase of automatic water control equipment for'Benecia Pool. Council consideration of the matter was deferred to the next regular meeting. Project 1974 -13, City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Camino Colegio Council his memo dated December 13 concerning Project Improvement Project 1974 -13, Camino Colegio Improvement Project. Ordinance No. 249 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 199 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PROHIBITING MOTORCYCLES OR MOTOR - DRIVEN CYCLES FROM BICYCLE (BIKE) PATHS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman'Flores$ seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 249 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. Ordinance No. 251 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE KEEPING OF BOOKS AND RECORDS) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 13 con- cerning same. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and - unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 251 was waived 'and ` said ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 252 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY of ROHNERT PARK REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 42 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18, CHANGING THE TIME FOR LICENSING DOGS AND PROVIDING FOR CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN DOGS) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance and briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated recember 13 con- cerning same. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 252 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Proposed Ordinance Repealing Portion of Ordinance No. 49 ResolutzVRl 4 \V . 74 °17 J Resolution No. 74 -176 Resolution No. 74 -177 Resolution No. 74 -178 Page 13. December 16, 1974 City Manager Callinan recommended that Ordinance Noe 49 be repealed in its entirety and advised he would schedule it for the next meeting if the Council had no objections. No ob jections were indicated. RESOLUTION AUTHvRIZING EXCHANGE OF DEEDS WITH C001FEGO ENTERPRISES (Corporation Yard Site at Well No. 1) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -175 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Library Site) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution; Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -176 was waived and said resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE COPELAND CREEK WESTERLY OF RAILROAD City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74- 177 was waived and said.resolution was adopted RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED PROPERTY City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -173 was waived and said resolutio was adopted. Public Works Pick -up City Manager; Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Trucks Council dated December 13 concerning the purchase of pick -up trucks for the Public Works Department. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated approval of the acquisition of two smaller size pick -up trucks as outlined. Administrative Assist - City Manager Callinan briefly - reviewed his memo to the ant for Grants: Council dated December 13 regarding the request for an AA-4S+ alive ASSiwta^ imrlen tha OPTA rvnnar+am_ A brief discussion followed during which the Council indi- cated no objection to the position if it is made clear that the position is temporary and will be terminated when the CETA funding ends. Jr. High Baseball Field Housing and Community Development Act Page 14. December 16, 1974 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 13 concerning the baseball field " at the junior high school. He commented there was no commitment from the school board to fund anything at the ball field and there were indications that the field might be 'closed due to the small amount of usage in the regular school program. A`brief discussion followed dur- ing which it was indicated that more fencing and a con- cession stand would be desirable at the field. Further consideration of the matter was deferred to the next regular meeting so it could be considered by the full Council. City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated December 13 concerning the Housing and Community Development Act and suggested that a citizen's committee be formed to provide citizen input. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated it would `like ' the Act scheduled for a work session before proceeding. Council Chambers PA City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the System Council dated December 13 concerning the public address system in the Council Chambers and solicited Council direction as to how to proceed. Discussion followed dur- ing which the Council indicated that staff should pro- ceed as quickly as possible with improvement of the sys- tem and solicit a $300 contribution from the Cotati- Rohnert Park School-District toward the cost of improve- ment. CATV Rate Increase - City Manager Callinan commented that the Storer Cable TV rate increase' request was not on the agenda because staff had requested program origination comments from Storer in writing and they had requested more time in which to prepare same. Commissioners' City Manager,Callinan advised that December 27th had been Appreciation Party selected as the date for the Commissioners' appreciation party if the Council had no objections. No objections were indicated and staff advised that arrangements for . the event would be made for December 27th. Abco Cab Company City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council a letter from Jay Wiseman of the Abco Cab Company requesting a temporary substitution of vehicles due to a traffic accident involving the regular vehicle. A brief discussion followed during which the Council indicated . a willingness to cooperate with the operators but that February l as requested, was too long a time. Results of Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner advised that the court had held the Against City by Santa the Codding-- Cofego EIR to be adequate. He commented he Rosa re Codding - Cofego felt Del Davis & Associates had done a fine job in pre - EIR paring the EIR and the court felt the firm had responded New Disclosure Act Page 15. December 16, 1974 with specificity to all questions raised. He stated the next move was up to Santa Rosa and he had not heard whether or not an appeal was planned. Mr. Flitner requested and received Council approval to prepare a judgment in the matter to try and recover some of the costs and fees involved in defending the suit. Mayor Beary inquired about requirements of the new dis- closure act for public officials. City Attorney Flitner responded he did not have full information concerning the act as yet but would advise the Council as soon as infor- mation is received. Traffic Speeders Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning speeding vehicles in residential neighborhoods and asked what steps a citizen might take to alleviate the problem. City Manager Callinan responded that if a license number could be obtained and referred to the Public Safety Dept. it would assist 'greatly in apprehending speeders. Rapozo Ranch Park Site Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning the Rapozo Ranch Park site and what might be proposed by the Board of wJpervisors in proceeding with improvement of same. City Manager Callinan responded he would follow Upon the matter and report back to the Council. Golden Circle Diners, Councilman Eck-initiated a brief discussion concerning Program the Golden Circle Diners program which was being operated: on a volunteer basis in Rohnert Park two days a week and that apparently new federal regulations required operation five days a week or not at all. City Manager Callinan responded that he would obtain more information on the program and report back to the Council. Trees in Subdivisions Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussionconcernirig planting of trees in the front yards of new subdivisions and the desirability of having another city tree plant- ing program for citizens. Underground Utilities Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning underground utilities in the newer subdivisions and asked if there was any reason a citizen could not install a tele- vision antenna. City Manager Callinan responded that the only restriction would be height limitation or if the covenants, conditions, and restrictions for a particular subdivision prohibited sucAl Lllnit4liations. Curb Ramps for Handi- Mayor Beary inquired if curbs in the newer subdivisions capped persons were being rounded to accommodate wheelchairs. City Manager Callinan responded in the affirmative. A brief discussion followed concerning the older areas in the Page 16. December 16, 1974 community during which staff advised there were no cur - rent plans to redo the curbs in the older areas unless there might be a specific problem that would prompt such action. Homeowner's Assn. Mayor Beary advised that representatives of the Rohnert Trailer Park Homeowner's Association had contacted him regarding the possibility of parking their trailer at the City's Corporation Yard. City Manager Callinan responded he would check with Supt. of Public Works Wiggins about availability of space for parking the trailer at the Corporation Yard. Teen Center Mayor Beary inquired if there was any information yet on establishment of a teen center for the community. City Manager Callinan responded that Don Kite's govern- ment classes at the high school would be doing a citizen survey for the Recreation Department and a status report on the teen center would be given to the Council when the survey results are obtained. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 12:15 a.m. December 17. beptfty Cit Clerk IY APPROVED: