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1974/12/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITE' COUNCIL MINUTES December 2, 1974 The.Council of the City-of Rohnert,Park met this date in regular session commencing at 7:400 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 except Councilman Smith, City Manager Callihan, and City Attorney Flitrer 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 7:23 p.m, and led the pledge of allegiance. . Roll Call Present: .(4)' Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Beary Absent (1) Councilman Smith. Mayor Beary noted that Councilman Smith was undergoing surgery and could not be present. Staff present for All or part of the meeting: City :Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, City Engineer Brust, and Engineer_Hudis Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and ,unanimously approved, the minutes of November 11 and 18 were approved as submitted. Action on the November "25th minutes was deferred to the next regular meeting since the Council had not received copies of same. 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 $41,997.62 were approved.' - Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No.action was taken on any communication ekcept as noted specifically in these minutes. "L "Section Polling Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning a Places and Precinct letter to the County Clerk from Tom Frenaye concerning Alignment voting' precincts and suggested that a letter be directed to County. Clerk Williams advising that Ladybug Recreation Building was complete and could be used for a polling place and requesting that possibly the precinct south of East Cotati Avenue 'could be realigned. The Council indicated agreement for such a letter. Storer Cable TV Repre -- Mayor Beery requested and received permission from sentatives re Rate Roland /Miller /Associates representatives for Storer Cable Increase TV representatives to appear first due to a family commit- ment of one of the representatives, Page 2. December 2, 1974 Mr. Jack Harper, District Manager for Storer Csble TV, appeared,.apd briefly reviewed the firm's previous rate increase 'granted in November, 1973 at which time the Council had indicated that if.the further 10% increase requested`by Storer could be justified it should,be.made at the end of the year. ;He advised that the current rate in Rohnert Park'was $5,.21 per month, the average rate in Sonoma County Was '$6,31 per month, and requested a 79fi a month increase in Rohnert Park'.to be effective March 1, 1975,which,would give a 9% rate of return on Storer's investment.. He acknowledged the Council's previous requests for more program origination, advised that due, to the relatively.small population in Rohnert Park it would be some time­.before a local studio could be justi- fied for program origination, but that negotiations had been taking place over the last 18 months with Cable Com General, the franchisee in Santa Rosa, in an`eff'ort to combine.facilities for program,origination; that Santa Rosa- Channel 6 would•microwave all its programs from Santa.Ros.a ta.Rohnert??ark and provide some program origination _for Rohnert: Park.. Mrs. Ramona Behr of Santa Rosa Channel 6 appeared. She explained that Channel 6 has.a full color studio; that it is on.-the air 48 -60 „hours weekly; that programming is community informational of interest primarily to residents of this area; that they would like to expand news cover- age to include Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Sebastopol; that..it was. ,ants cipated initially to provide foi1mal ,pro gramming,f or Rohnert Park =one hour a week including news coverage and telecasting 'of special events such as the Founder's Day parade, sports events, and the like; that the agreement with Storer is for an exchange of service. Discussion followed during. which it was -rioted that Starer .,,would.-be forfeiting, all future advertising rights to CableVision, but.that Storer could still broadcast com ,munity events if CableVision was unable to do so if no selling of the program Is involved. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores,,and approved by the following roll call vote, the Council went on record indicating approval of the requested rate increase of Storer Cable TV subject'to Storer pro-° viding a :minimum ,of, .five; (5) hours local program origina ' Lion monthly and staff was directed to prepare the necessary resolution to effect 'the increase :' AXES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Eck. ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Further discussion followed,concerning the possible 'addition of more FM channels. M-r. Harper advised he did Page'3o December 2,:19,4 not have the authority to commit same, but would discuss it with Mr. Bill Schiller of Storer Cable TV. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Harper advised that he would provide a written report to the Council reflecting the requests received for programs and the programs actually done. In response to another question from the Council, Mr. Ray O'Toole, Business Manager for Storer, explained that the 9% return on investment took into consideration that the firm would not,have to pay for trenching in new subdi- visions. Roland /Miller /Associates Mr. Roland appeared and gave a brief history of the Architects re Library firm, advising it had been in the Santa Rosa area for Project nine years, had done a number of fine projects in and around Sonoma County, that Rohnert Park had had very fine architectural services in the community but felt it was important -to have some diversity, and indicated his firm's interest in being the architect for the proposed new community library. Mr. Miller gave a slide presentation showing project's done by the firm consisting of commercial, residential., and school projects. A brief discussion followed. Tom Feeney re City City Manager Callinan explained that there is a local Insuraice allnewal insurance agent who would like to bid on the city's insur- ance, that this has happened a'number of times with insurance specifications being prepared on several occasions and usually only one or two bids.are recei -,..ed with Mr. Feeney always bidding and none received from the interested local agent. -He advised that Mr. Feeney would like to be named agent of record for the city. Tom Feeney appeared and reviewed his letter dated December 2 and advised he had always provided the broad - est coverage at the lowest cost; that the City of Santa Rosa had an independent firm study the insurance matter and the firm recommended that the city stay with its agent and stop the bid procedure; that he attends the League of California Cities and Independent Insurance Agents of California) oi,nt conference in an effort to find ways to most effectively represent the city's insu- ance needs each year; and that if an agent does not per- form in a satisfactory manner a new agent can always be found. City Manager Callinan reported that a check with other cities in the county revealed that the bid procedure is not Generally used. He commented that even if bids were solicited and another agent bid a few dollars lower than Mr. Feeney, staff would not recommend a change since Mr. Feeney had provided coverage for the city for many Page 4. December 2, 1974 years and was thoroughly familiar with the city's needs. -Discussion followed. . Upon motion of Counci:lman.Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, ::Mr. Tom Feeney was named as,insurance agent of.record:,for the city (for liability, property damage, and fidelity coverage) and instructed to submit evidence of obtaining the best coverage at the lowest obtainable price. Sonona•County Assessor City Manager Callinan advised that Mr. Ernie Comalli, Comalli re'Assessment � 'Sonoma County Assessor, had:consented to appear and Procedures explain assessment procedures in the county and in par- ticular Rohnert Park as a result of Norm Francisco's recent :appearance before the Council..r:::.., .: Mr. Comalli appeared and explained the duties of the assessort.s office as (1) to identify property, (2) cl.assify.,property,..(3) locate.property, (4) evaluate -property, and (5) make this-into.,a systematic assessment roll. He emphasized that the assessor basically deals with the valuation of property or, what a buyer is willing to pay. He advised that notice is sent to;each property owner in the county giving_the•assessed: valuation of his property as of March 1; that it is not known at that time what the tax will be since.-budgets are not adoptedNand,.tax rates.,-.. set until September; that appeal may be made,te the Board of Supervisors after, the :;assessment roll is pub - lished; and that assessments maybe changed by his office upon a showing ".of::.-facts to.substantiate same prior to the assessment roll being published.; that he is sponsoring a movement through the Assessor's Association to have appeal boards composed of an attorney, appraiser and a layman, rather than the supervisors; that the State Board of Equalization tests the assessment ratio and if they find more than a 15% variance from..the state average, they can change the assessment roll. Discussion followed. In response to a.. question as to how a dramatic increase in one year could be avoided:,,Mr:. Comalli commented that the'Rohnert Park area had not- been reassessed since 1968 until this year., but that,his goal was to reassess areas every three years. In response to further equestions, Mr. Comalli advised that once administrative appeal pro - cedures were exhausted a property owner could go to court; that informal appeals are accepted until early June, the filing period for formal appeals was from July 2 through August 26;:and emphasized that facts must be presented by the property owner to support his appeal. In response to a question.copcerning open space, Mr. Comalli advised that scenic easements should be explored and felt this:.was.an,avenue that should be used more and more. Page 5. December 2, 1974 - In response:tQ a question concering Ag Preserves, Mr. Comall,i advised that``Ag'Pr.eserve status is an exemption and if the' property 'owners assessment is lowered then other property owners must pick 'up the slack. The Council thanked Mr. Comalli for his appearance. Art Roberts - Report of Mr. Art Roberts appeared and thanked the Council for Petaluma Hospital appointing him to the Hillcrest Hospital Advisory District Citizens - Comm tee. He advised that Mra.Hugh Codding had autho- Advisory Committee rizdd`, -dim to offer 30 acres in Rohnert Park free for a hospital site but it had been turned down; that the Committee had recommended the Denman Flat site by a vote of 11 -9, but that the Hospital District Board would make the final decision. He cited an example of a $174 annual . increase in taxes on a $20,000 home to pay for a $12 Million bond issue to construct a new hospital, but costs were increasing and it was not known what the ulti- mate cost might be. He commented that it would take approximately 20 -25 minutes to get to the new hospital from Rohnert Park, that Qantas Development Corporation had offerred a 10 acre site on McDowell Road with water, sewer and sidewalks installed. Discussion followed. Mitchell & HeTyford City Manager Caiiinan explained that Mr. Jim Mitchell of Request for 'Connection Mitchell & Heryford was present to request a connection. to County Aqueduct to the Sonoma County Water Agency aqueduct for "a site on Langner Road for construction of a San Jose Steel ware - house and read a paragraph from the County Water Agree - ment which provides that the city must approve such a request prior to.Water Agency .action if the site is within two miles of the city. He stated that staff rec- ommended that the request-be denied and that uses of this type be located in industrial parks. Mr. Mitchell appeared and explained that the proposed building is a warehouse operation for San Jose Steel, that a connection cannot be made to the aqueduct without the city's permissions if the water connection was not available, then a well would have to be drilled..;:. Mr. George Honore, President of San Jose.:Steel,..appeared.. He commented his firm has had A chain link fence operation in the area for 10 years and discussed the request for a water connection with the Council. In response to a question from the Council, Mr. Honore advised that the site on Langner Road was not chosen for any particular reason. In response to a question from the Council, City Attorney Flitner advised that it is possible that the other parties to the County Water Agreement could object to granting any;uses also, Discussion followed during which the Council indicated it was reluctant to deny the request by reason of area employment, but felt it did not want to set a precedent. Recess Reconvene Project No. 1967 -5 Amended Assessment No. 5 Project No. 1974 -7 Country Club Estates Subdivision No.'6 Resolution No. 74 -164 Page 60 December 2, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,. and unanimously approved, the request of Mitchell and Eeryford for city approval for a water connection to the County acqueduct was denied and staff directed to send a letter to the county asking exactly what its position is on commercial and industrial zoning and what services cities are expected to provide outside their corporate limits. Mayor Beaty declared'a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10 :00 p.m. Mayor Beary reconvened the - meeting at approximately 10:20 p.m..with all Councilmen present except Councilman Smith.. City.Manager Callihan displayed the''assessment map for Project No. 1967 -5, Amended.Assessmient No. 5 and explained same. Mayor Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. 1967 -5, Amended Assessment No. 5. .City Manager Callihan advised that; notice of the public hearing had been published in the local newspaper. There being no one desiring to be heard and'hoacorre spondence received, the public hearing was closed. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED..ASSESSMENT, SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 67 -5, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, ASSESSMENT. NO. 5 City Manager Callihan explained .the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -163 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Manager Callihan explained the proposed assessment district for Country Club Estates'Subdivision No. 6 and that it would be a 1911 Act proceeding which would make the assessments a direct lien on the property. A brief discussion followed.. City Manager Callinan_ noted for the record that he is a minority 'stockholder -in Rodavco and therefore would not participate in any discussion but would merely explain the resolutions. He noted that Project Engineer Hudis was present to answer any; - questions of the Council. A RESOLbTION DETERMINING-TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSPANT TO SPECIAL'ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR TH,E,ACQUISITICN OF IMPRQVEMENTS WITHOUT PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE.STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974 -7 X ✓ r.':;,. I.', he Page 7. December 2, 1974 Resolution No,,74-168 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and 4tanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74-168,was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-169 A RESOLUTION,,DESCRIBINGPROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 ':-',City,K ag Oallinap _explained, the resolution. pp.pri motion.of.-Co4ncilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously j i. Approved reading of Resolution - No. 74-169 was waived and said resolution was adopted. City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion 6f.%Co ilman Hopkins, seconded by Coun6ilman und Eck, and unanimou'sl.y"approved,reading of Resolution No. 74-164 was waived and said resol4tion was adopted. Resolution No. 74-165 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND'ATTORNEYS, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 City kanager Gallinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,,'seconded by Councilman Eck, and Unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. ,74-165 was waived and,sai�d,resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-166 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO.ACQUIRE IMPROVEMENTS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 Pity Manager Callinan .explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman - reading of Resolution Eck, and unanimously approv d, x r. jNp.j"6 was waived and said-resolution was adopted. 'D ea 17 It -"I r- �7 h, T�R Aiii,XT51!tbolrAT nV 'LINTOT ­R I S t' n �0 T,,,,,,, r Vrljj VL LA it 0 REPORT"- kktCIbt't8hTES SUBDIVISION NO. 6 PROJECT1974 7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74-167 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No,,74-168 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and 4tanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74-168,was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74-169 A RESOLUTION,,DESCRIBINGPROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND THE RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 6, PROJECT 1974-7 ':-',City,K ag Oallinap _explained, the resolution. pp.pri motion.of.-Co4ncilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously j i. Approved reading of Resolution - No. 74-169 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Page 8. December 2, 1974 Wastewater. Treatment City Manager Callinan reported,that Supt. of Public Works and Disposal Wiggins, City Engineer Brust, and he had'met earlier in the day with the Regional Water Quality Control Board staff and advise&that staff would not be recommending a connection ban at the hearing , to be held on December 4 but had indicated the flow would 16 monitored closely so it would not exceed the 145 MGD rated- capacity of the city wastewater treatment; ;plant. H , e noted the 'drawings being put on display by City Engineer Brust for improve- ments at the plant and advised that Mr. Brust would explain same. City Engineer Brust explained that flow is short circuit- 'ing in the second pond, i.e. . running down one side and not the,.,e4tire pond; that a two phase'methda of mitigating this-problem was being considered;. (1) by installing a diversion channel pipe or baffle at the lower end of, .the pond which would spread the flow'And force it b:" a6k against the wind thereby keeping it in the pond longer. ."-.Hq advised that this situation would be monitored very closely for 30 days; (2) if.effluent quality was not suf- ficiently improved the installation of an aeration sys- tem in the adjacent pond would be considered; that the aeration system is a much more expensive method but would.probably produce a quality of effluent satisfactory to the Water Quality Control Board: He estimated cost of the aeration system ai,$30$000'and the cost of the diversion channel at approximately $1,000. Discussion followed concerning odors at the plant and Mr. Brust advised that investigation would be made down the lines to.try and determine cause of the odors; that possibly hydrogen peroxide could -be!applied to control the odors. Further discussion followedduring which,.-s.taff advised that if the aeration system,is installed and effluent quality is improved, some capacity might possibly be added.above the 1.5 MGD. City Manager Callinan advised that Mayor Beary would give assurance at the Water Quality Control Board hearing that steps will be taken by the city-t ' 0 live within the plant capacity. He commented that it was hoped to have the proposed phase 1 improvements (i.6. diversion channel to change pond outlet) started prior to the hearing which would be in the city's favor;, he also commented that acres -' owned - the possibility of spray irrigating the 40 -50 by the city adjacent tothe sewer plant vas being considered. He advised that Montgomery Engineering representatives would make the technical presentation at the hearing. General discussion foll9wed,during which it was pointed .-out that even though Rohnert Park is scheduled to be connected to the Santa,Rosa.Laguna plant in 1977 this might not be realized since construction delays in such large projects are not unusual. Page '9 December 2, 1974 City,Manager Callinan advised that if the Council had no objections the interim improvement plans outlined by City Engineer Brust would be presented to the Regional Water Quality Control Board at.the December 4 hearing. No .objections were voiced. City Manager Callinan advised that Montgomery Engineering representatives had presented, preliminary design plans for the Laguna Interceptor Project, but staff had sug- gested some changes in same and they would be re- submitted in a few days.with comments on the staff suggestions, therefore no Council action was being solicited on same at this time. City Manager Callinan advised that Lawrence Simons and Associates, Architects, would be used as requested by Montgomery Engineers, at a retainer of ;500, with charges for service at regular hourly fees, if the Council had no objections. None were received. State Installation of City Manager; Callinan discussed with the Council the Sidewalks in Inter- November 21st letter from the; Department of Transportation 11 change Area concerning installation of sidewalks on the Rohnert Park Bicycle Paths Expressway Overpass which reflected the city's share would be approximately $411,000. Upon motion of Counclman.Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the city will enter into a cooperative,agreeme.nt with the State for...sharing, the.cost'of sidewalk construction on the Rohnert Park Expressway as outlined in the Department of Transportation letter of November 21..,. City Manager Callinan advised that Councilman Eck had met with.,staff concerning bicycle path priorities as directed by the Council and City Engineer Brust had provided a memo.concerning same to the Council. Councilman Eck recommended the following priorities for installation of bicycle paths: (1) Southwest Boulevard between Burton and Adrian due to its use by school students; (2) Lancaster Drive since it is the main feeder street iri the area; (3) Copeland Creek from Country Club Drive to Snyder Lane; and (4) Country Club Estates area north of the Expressway. Discussion followed concerning comments received by some Councilmen from members of the Santa Rosa Bike Club regarding strong disagreement with the use of berms for bicycle pathns and preference for painted white lines; lack of complaints to the Public Safety Department con- cerning no bike paths on Lancaster Drive, and comments that there was much more traffic on Adrian Drive which has no bike path. City Manager Callinan reviewed the budgeted bicycle path projects with the Council indicating that Southwest Blvd. Page 10,'. December 2, 1974 from Avenida.Calla to Snyder Lane be dropped, the periph - eral, bike paths in the area south of East Cotati Avenue be,dropped;9 and the Copeland Creek and Country Club Estates area -projects. :should be 'retained. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, a 6" white strip is to be installed_.,on both sides of Lancaster Drive with period- ic P°Bike Lane" markings. Discussion followed concerning the proposed bike path on Southwest Boulevard from Burton to Adrian. Staff was directed to get a cost estimate for installation of the bike path on the school grounds between the Public Safety Building and Burton Avenue. City Engineer Brust initiated a brief discussion con- cerning parking .being :provided across Southwest Blvd. from the Public.:Safety Building. City Manager Callinan advised that some -rock could be spread on the -area to permit parking for emergency personnel. City Manager Callinan. discussed with the Council the possible abandonment of the proposed bike paths in the area south of East Cotati Avenue and advised that staff recommended they not be; abandoned. City Attorney Flitner was requested to submit a written report on the necessary procedures for abandonment with the matter to be set on the Planning Commission agenda °for hearing and thereafter referred to the Council with recommendations. A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF CLIFFORD LEE_GWIN c' City Manager Callihan explained the resolution. Mayor Beary commented .that the attorney for the Gwins had requested that the matter be delayed for 30 days since they probably : would -not pursue the matter. City Attorney Flitner advised that since a.written claim had been filed with the city, any request for delay should be sub - mitted in writing. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 --170 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 74 -171 A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MRS. CLIFFORD GWIN City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -171 was waived and said resolution was adopted. ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Upon motion _of,Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,;, and unanimously approves;, Alternate 1 as set forth ;in. C ty,Eng neer,.Brupt1s memo dated November 27 N was, <approved.by, the following r911 call vote: AYES:_ (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES; (0) None ABSENT: (,l) Councilman Smith Page 11 December 2, 1974 Resolution No. 74 -172 RESOLUTION SETTING RATES FOR ROHNERT-PARK MUNICIPAL -GOLF COURSE .City-Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion o.f.Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores., and 'unanimously approved +,';`reading'of Resolution No. 74- 172'was waived and said resolution was adopted, Resolution-No. 74- 173 RESOLUTION AUTHOR.CZING AND-`APPROVING THAT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY CF ROHNERT PARK AND THE CITY OF COTATI FOR USE.OF ANIMAL'3HELTER City Manager Callir n explained, the resolution and the agreement for the City of Cotati to use Rohnert Park's Animal Shelter. Upon motion: -of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman n_ ^'^ and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution 40.,74 -173 was waived,and.said resolution was adopted. Rohner;, Park Expressway Con'0 Oman F10 s recli steel; that the memo from City and CpiAptry C ib Drava f ng nee ^s rus G nc rn ngf the fl ?nert Park Expressway - Intersection" Interse " Country Club Drive intersection be considered prior to the next agenda item. Councilman Flores expressed concern that if the traffic situation at the intersection of Rohnert Park Expressway and Country, Club Drive was not corrected immediately that a fatal accident m'i'ght occur. Discussion followed." T. City Engineer Brust advised he had consulted with Traffic Engineer'.Renato Martinez who concurred with his recommen- dation for Alternate 1 set forth in his memo to the Council dated November 27. Discussion followed. Councilman Flores made a motions seconded by Councilman -... Eck, to proceed with Alternate 2,' as set forth in City. Engineer Brust °s memo dated November 27. The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) .Councilmen Eck and Flores NOES:, (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith Upon motion _of,Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,;, and unanimously approves;, Alternate 1 as set forth ;in. C ty,Eng neer,.Brupt1s memo dated November 27 N was, <approved.by, the following r911 call vote: AYES:_ (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES; (0) None ABSENT: (,l) Councilman Smith Ordinance No. -249 Parks & Recreation' Commission- Council Joint Meeting N Joint Meeting .With Cotati City Council Employees Annual Party Commissioners Annual Party Page 12. December 2, 1974 Councilman Flores stated he would like the record to show that he felt the city's first pedestrian or bicycle fatality would take place at the subject intersection. 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 Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck,'and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 249 was waived`and. said ordinance was introduced. City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the joint meeting scheduled for December 9th with the Parks and Recreation Commission and advised that following the joint meeting there -were some work session items to be discussed as well as another architect making a presen- tation for the library project:..; City Manager Callinan advised that a joint meeting had been scheduled for December 11 with the Cotati City Council which would probably be a dinner meeting with the press invited. Councilman Flores advised that he would be unable to attend said meeting. City.Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the Annual Employees party scheduled for December 13 at the Rancho Verde Club House. City Manager Callinan briefly discussed with the Council the Commie;sioners annual'p '4rty. The Council directed staff to.arrange and select a date for said party. Library Site City Manager Callinan advised that acquisition of the library site was proceeding with Mr. Hugh Codding ready to move ahead, on the 'pro j ect . _ Council Chambers P.A. City Manager Callinan briefly discussed the Council's System desire for improvement of the public address system in the Council Chambers, The Council indicated that cost participation of said improvements should be solicited from the Cotati-- Rohnert Park Elementary School District. Ordinance Codification City Manager Callinan advised that City Attorney Flitner and he had met with staff of Book Publishing Company to review recommendations, concerning codification of the city ordinances and would be presenting some routine ordinances to clarify and make technical corrections before adoption of a city code. Gym at Junior High City Manager Callinan advised he had been unable to reach School Mr. Lesly Meyer, Petaluma School District Superintendent, but understood from newspaper articles that the school Page 13 December 2, 1974 board had requested a cost estimate on the gymnasium to be constructed by the city at the Rohnert Park Junior High School. Golf Course Personnel City Manager Callinan advised that a partial leave of Matter absence had been discussed with Golf Course Superintendent Sam Singh who was requesting a 60 hour a month work schedule on a temporary basis with an accompanying 5% salary increase for Mr. Dutt who would be assuming the supervisory duties during Mr. Singh's absence. A brief discussion followed. ..Upon motion of Councilman; Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the partial leave of absence for Mr. Singh and 5% salary increase for Mr. Dutt were approved as outlined by Mr. Callinan effective January 1, 1975 with the program to be reviewed quarterly. Resolution No. .74-1174 'RESOLUTION SUGGESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF THE STATE EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN THE ROHNERT, PARK- COTATI AREA City Manager Callinan explained ther,esolution. Upon ..oti:,n of Cou;.cilmar. :Ec k, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 74 -174 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Santa.Rosa Lawsuit re City Attorney Flitner advaed he had reported to the Codding-Cofego,EIR Council in executive session concerning the lawsuit filed by Santa Rosa concerning the Codding - Cofego EIR; that Judge Murphy had indicated the parcels the city was interested in.would be released fromm the suit and a decision rendered within ,a week on the remaining issues. Roberts & Aguirre City Attorney Flitner, advised that a lawsuit had been Lawsuit filed against Roberts.,& Aguirre pursuant to prior Council authorization and which concerned payment of additional sewer service connection fees at Rancho Feliz as the pads go down. Appointments to Water A brief discussion was held concerning the request of the Contractor's Advisory Sonoina County Water Agency for appointment of a represent - Ccmmittee - ative'•arid 'an alternate to the Water Contractor's Advisory Committee concerning the intertie project agreement. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,,seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, City Engineer.Brust was `appointed representative and City Manager Callinan alter- nate. Open Space Bond. Mayor Beary initiated a discussion concerning placement .Measure of an open space tax rate measure on the March ballot which would' request.an amount equal to the decrease in property tax levied by the Council, i.e. 22� to be earmarked for open. space. Page 14. December 2, 1974 Mayor Beary made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to place on'the March ballot a proposal to increase the property tax rate 22� and earmark same for open space acquisition. Said motion failed by the following -roll call..vote AXES: (2)= Councilmen'Hopkins and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen'Eck.and Flores ABSENT: (1) Councilman Smith "Hot Air as a Weapon" Councilman Eck initiated d brief discussion concerning Jack Anderson Article Newspaper .Columnist Jack Anderson's article "Hot Air as a Weapon ":which he distributed to the Council at the November 18th meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously'approved,'staff was directed to send a letter to the appropriate federal legislators indi- eating.the Council's support for regulation of natural gas prices. Pop Warner Trip to Councilman Hopkins reported he had gone to Salinas with Salinas the Pop Warner Football team; that the Chamber of Commerce and various service organizations had contributed to an outstanding program for the team; and was pleased to report the Rohnert Park Pop Warner team had won the bowl game, College Laundry Coin Mayor.Beary brought to the attention of the Council com- Changer plaints he had received- that the coin changer in the College Laundry at`255 Southwest Blvd. was not giving change with no information :posted as to where refunds might be obtained. He advised he had requested the neighboring •barber shop proprietor to collect the names of those complaining so they could be followed up. Teen.Activi.ties Mayor -Beaty brought to the attention of the Council complaints received from some parents about the Public Safety Officers not allowing teenagers, to loiter.in, parked cars at the local shopping center parking,l4ts.. He suggested that 'a teen activity program in the evenings be established at the Ladybug Park and Benecia Recrea tion- Building. A brief•dascussion followed. Public. Safety Officers City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Nance and.Shields. Counc 1. :that Public Safety Officers Norm Nance and Jack Shields had_Ittaken courses on.their own time dealing with youth and family problems and commended them for so doing. Adjournment Therea.being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned' the meeting.at 12:05 a.m. December 3 -)December 9'at :7 :00 p m. %r , - f N Deputy ity rk APPROVED: Mayor