1974/09/03 City Council MinutesCall to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Bills
Approval'of Minutes
Communications
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 3, 1074
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
regular session commencing -at 7:00 p.m. in the City
offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Beary presiding.
Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:10 p.m. and led the pledge
of.allegiance.
Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith,
and.Geary..,
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting:
City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Planning
Director Skanchy, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins,
Director of Public Safety Dennett, and Fire Services
Commander Bick
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $61,789.93 were
approved. Said total includes $27,822.85 for the Rohnert
Park Civic Commission.
Councilman Eck noted that on Page 11 of the August 19th
minutes the statement for the record attributed to
Councilman Smith was made by him (Councilman Eck).
Councilman Smith concurred.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Eck,.and unanimously approved, the minutes of August 19
were approved as corrected.
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.
Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning
the communication from the County Clerk regarding estab-
lishment of a new precinct in "Ll "section and the elong-
ated configuration of same. City Manager Callinan advised
he would follow up on the locations of polling places in
order to best serve the residents of the area.
Councilman Flores initiated a brief discussion concerning
the communication from Cofego Enterprises regarding the
proposed library site. City Manager Callinan advised
that Codding Enterprises had a letter agreement to buy
out W. Golis' interest in Cofego Enterprises and had
verbally agreed to honor the commitment of Cofego
Enterprises for acquisition of the library site.
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Eagle Scout Charles' . Mayor Beary advised that he had received an invitation
Elvin Russell, Jr. to attend the Court of Honor for awarding the Eagle
Scout rank to Charles Elvin Russell, Jr. and requested
that a resolution be adopted to commend him.
Resolution No. 74.121 RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS TO EAGLE SCOUT CHARLES
ELVIN RUSSELL JR
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins'; seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74 -121
was adopted by title.
Donald B. Head and Mayor Beary introduced Sonoma County Director of Public
Jerome Kuykendall re Works Donald B. Head. Mr. Head reported that improved
Bus Service Golden Gate Transit bus service could be implemented as
a result of the cooperative efforts of the County Board
of Supervisors, Golden Gate Transit, and a committee from
-.the college; that thx improved service would provide
superior service to the college as well as some intra-
county service which would serve the cities of Sebastopol,
Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, and Petaluma at approxi-
mately the same cost as previous bus service; that it
would be paid for from SB 325 funds for fiscal year
1974 --75. Mr. Head distributed copies of the proposed
routes to the Council and staff and advised that the
Board of Supervisors would like an expression from each
city involved that it is satisfied with the proposed
routes, costs, etc. He then introduced Mr. Jerome
Kuykendall of Golden Gate Transit who explained the
existing bus routes from Santa Rosa to San Francisco,
the - proposed commute service, and the new local route
which is entirely within Sonoma County. He advised that
October 6 was the target date for implementing the new
service but that was contingent upon receipt of the 32
new buses on order. He further advised that between the
time college opens and the new service is implemented that
a shuttle bus service to the college would be in opera-
tion.
Councilman Eck noted that currently the fare from Santa
Rosa to the college is 50t chile it was only 25t from
Petaluma and asked if this could be equalized. Mr. Head
responded that if everyone paid a. 25� fare there would be
an additional deficit but that a: ^.35� fare would result
in approximately the same deficit-as now. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council endorsed
the proposed improved bus service, urged the Board of
Supervisors to approve same and also urged the Board of
Supervisors to adopt a uniform 25� fare throughout the
county.
City Manager'Callinan noted a letter from Tina Helgren
regarding bus - shelters. Mr. Kuykendall advised there is
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_eV pragr t Ok,@p which will be federally
J up- d e�d rwAgqaptl�eipa -:�4ajt the shelters-would be
i.lk�! -,Q_-,mqo -after -federal approval
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is;,received with said approval being anticipated any day.
Cultural Arts C6r.P'*
'Mrs .-:Dorothy Schmidt, President of the Cultural Arts
Representatives to
Corporation was recognized. She introduced board members
Present Awards to
William Wendel, Kathy Dietz, Rose Sweeney,, and William
Architect L. Simons
Cord. She commented one of the goals of the corporation
and Exchange Bank
is.to encourage beautification of the appearance of the
Representatives
city,'that recipients of awards are chosen by the board
of directors but that anyone could propose a recipient.
Mrs. Schmidt introduced Lawrence Simons, Architect for
the Rohnert Park Exchange Bank, Jack Eddinger, Assistant
Vice President and Branch Manager of the Rohnert
Park Exchange Bank, and E. L. Iverson, Vice President
'xchan-e, 11nk. She read the
and Branch r, �a I -
Certificates of Merit and presented same to Architect
Slm6ns', -and, Mr`., Eddihgbr.
Mr,:Edd,,ng&r kpressed�.how:.ve ry pleased Exchange Bank
=officials: mere ;ta,, r6cbiv.e!'tha,,_-,-dward and expressed thanks
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and 176n� on behalf', f:Bank President Andrew
Shepard =and <bAnk,,,,-of ficia1s
Mr�. -.Iv.6rsoii,�:relDreseriti-ng,,�zpnior,:--Inanagement of the bank,
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Icbm, ented,. that, com mun Lt,! a pp�orttfor the Rohnert Park
btandho' was: excellent ;,'cm eht,Poned.:.be had been manager of
a.
'the: Cottatiz.: branch - in the .early - 50t s and saw flowers
blooming -:on� the old,,,Rohnert: seed, farm which was now
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blooming again with buildings', and commented that Rohnert
Park would someday be the hub of Sonoma County.
Mr. Siriions,commerited-that Rohnert Park had always been
very kind in giving him the opportunity to express his
architecture in the community and expressed thanks and
appreciation for the reco&ition of his design of the
Txchange Bank.
Mr. Chadwick re Bike
Mr, Chadwick, 526 Lorraine Ct, S. was recognized. He
Paths'in I'Llt Section
commented that he and his neighbors had bought homes in
Rohnert Park looking forward to 'a safe place for their
children to play; that they were sold on the mini-parks,
bike paths, etc: by the salesman and were also told that
a fence would be installed on the perimeter of Rohnert
Park to close,off the railroad tracks from adjacent
-ng lon county proper y', were
streets" that neighbors ivi t
"promised th -'same things; that his little girl, bad been'
iiijured three times, in: the -'ditch adjacent to Subdivision
.
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railroad''tracks' ., that the bike paths were now fenced off
with 10-6ks on themi.,that'he'had:c'ut the weeds in the
-park area several times; that city crews had cut said
46edt§'twice;and,theii' sprayed ,them with a defoliant which
had'kill6&the grass through his back fence-, and asked
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September 3, 1974
when these recreational areas.would be developed.
Councilman Flores responded that the Council had appointed
a committee to meet with residents of the "L" section to
develop priorities for park improvements, outlined the
meetings held which had been announced in the City News -
letter mailed to all residents and the poor turnout at
said meetings. Discussion followed.
Councilman Flores read a portion of the report of the
Ad Hoc Committee on "L" Neighborhood Mini -Park Develop -
ment and stressed the Council's responsibility was to
all parts of the city, not to just one section. Further
discussion followed with Mr. Chadwick participating,
Mr. Harry - Graves, 524 Lorraine Ct. S. was recognized.
He commented there was an alley behind his home which
caused problems with people walking down it, cars trav-
eling over same, etc, at all hours.
Mr, Hugh Turner, 525 Lorraine Ct. S., was recognized.
He commented that the builder sold his responsibility to
the city then the city took over the responsibility but
that he could not sue the city for breach of contract.
City Manager Callinan advised that the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission had held meetings in the "L" section and
given notice by passing out flyers door to door; that
the City Council had t'ried to notify residents of the
Council Committee meeting held in the area by mailing of
the City Newsletter; that the city government wanted all
the input from the area it could possibly get, yet attend -
ance at all the meetings held in the area had been poor;
-that the city had spent more money for recreational facili-
ties in "L'e section than in any other area of the city;
that the LaCrosse Ct. Mini -park was only a few blocks
away.and had equipment for small children. He concluded
by stating that the city does not have the money today
to develop the bike paths as originally envisioned, but
that the right of way had been acquired from the developer.
Mr. Chadwick asked-If the bike paths could be bi&o ked
off if ;they were.not going to be built for 5 years.
Mrs. Chadwick commented she had found footprints from
the bike path into her garage and hoped the paths could
be fenced off so she would feel safer.
Mary Beth Graves commented that fencing might not keep
children in but at least it would keep cars and motor
cycles out.
City Manager Callinan stated that if there was a problem
with a fence that city staff would take a look at the
situation and if feasible correct same.
Councilman Flores announced that a town meeting would be
held in the Ladybug Park Recreat'on Building when it is
completed sometime in October an urged residents of the
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oussion follwed during which it eras "pointed out the
Council had adopted a policy of new development paying
its own way.
City Manager Callinan read a portion of Ordinance No. 234
and commented the costs being referred to were those
trenching costs in the public right of way. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously approved lay the following roll call
vote, the Council clarified that the ordinance refers to
abnormal trenching costs and that Storer Cable TVshall
file.cost.records with the city and the subdivider with
any disagreement on the costs to be adjudicated by the
City Council:
Auto. !�\ n ..„, e. r_t_ r1 v t c«,; wt,
- CD X ES: `5 ) Clo-, 11t,.ilmen JWCK. 1 ol'Kes, Hop,.tns, OM1 1.11,
and Beary
NOES: (0) None
Mr. Karney Barberian of the Associated Building Industry
was recognized. He commented that he wanted to let the
City Council know that he felt this Council was one of
the fairest around and hoped that any feelings that might
have gone awry had evaporated and that relations would
be as before.
Resolution No. 74 -122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUSSIAN
RIVER-- COTATI INTERTIE PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE SONOMA
COUNTY WATER AGENCY AND THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND
OTHER AFFECTED CITES AND WATER DISTRICTS
City Manager Callihan introduced Dick Norton of the
Sonoma County 'dater Agency who answered questions of the
Council regarding the agreement and costs involved.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved', reading of Resolution
Noe 74 -122 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 74 -123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF WATER RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RELATIVE
TO UTILIZATION OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN
SANTA ROSA PLAIN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE AFORESAID AGREEMENT of
nord r11l . av orton a(AV.l $CU F.11Q.4 LIM 1.)VC"1U vs L11'Ct_{ Vr J' V1 111G
Sonoma County Water Agency had today authorized'particf=
" pat.ion with the city and state in the study. A brief
discussion followed.`
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Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,_seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved;by the following roll
call vote, reading of Resolution No. 74 -123 was waived
and said resolution was adopted:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck,,.Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (0) None
Resolution No. 74 -124 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
(BEnecia Park Swimming Pool)
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,:seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No`. 74 -124 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Proposed Ordinance City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council
Making Certain Private concerning the proposed ordinance to make certain private
Parking Facilities parking facilities subject to traffic regulations and
Subject to Traffic control.
Regulations and Control
Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on the pro -
posed ordinance.
City Manager Callinan read letters from Maurice Fredericks
and Garrison Pacific Properties, both of which expressed
support for the proposed ordinance, and noted that a
telephone call had been received from Wanda McCulloh who
also expressed support for the proposed ordinance.
There being no one desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary
declared the public hearing closed.
Ordinance No. 245 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 205 TO MAKE CERTAIN
PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES SUBJECT TO PUBLIC PARKING
AND TRAFFIC-CONTROL AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 21107.8 OF
THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Recess
Reconvene
Project 1964 -1
Amended Assessment
NO. L.1. ]_
Upon motion of Councilman.Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smithy and unanimously approved, the reading of Ordinance
No. 245 was waived and-said ordinance was introduced.
Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the
meeting, the time being approximately 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately
9:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
City :Manager Callinan displayed the assessment map
for Project No. 1964 -1, Amended Assessment No. 1.1.1
and explained same.
Mayor Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open
on Project No. 1964 -1, Amended Assessment No. 1.1.1.
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September 39 1974
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, the public hearing was closed.
Resolution No: 74 -125` A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED-ASSESSMENT, SANITARY
SEWERAGE PROJECT NO. 1984 -1,. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
ASSESSMENT NO. 1.1.1
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith' and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 74 -125 was waived.and said resolution was
adopted.
Pioneer Ambulance City Manager Callinan distributed copies of revised rates
Service for Pioneer Ambulance Service received in the afternoon
and reviewed the previous and revised rates. Discussion
folloY "aed
Jay `Wiseman answered questions of the Council regarding
the.proposed rates,,other ambulance service rates, advised
that his break evew point was approximately 15 calls a
month, and that the average billing under the revised
rates would be approximately $95 compared to $112450.
under the old rates. A lengthy:discussion followed.
Councilman Smith made a motion; - seconded by Councilman
Eck, to approve the application of Pioneer Ambulance
Service for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity with the stipulation that the city be autho-
rized by Pioneer to examine its books after 60 days and
every 90 days thereafter during the first year of opera -
tion to insure that Pioneer is receiving an adequate rate
of return.
Director of Public Safety Dennett responded to a question
from the Council regarding the desirability of having
two ambulance services for emergency purposes in the
affirmative.
Councilman Flores stated for the record he was opposed
to the approval because (1) the rates were excessive and
(2) an individual could purchase an ambulance and have it
certified by the CHP as adequate without very much train-
ing of its personnel..
Jay Wiseman responded that training of an ambulance crew
snot a static thing and outlined planned sources and
types of Arai:ning classes for the Pioneer Ambulance crew.
City = Manager Callinan recommended that the proposed $9.00
emergency charge be' deleted. A brief discussion followed.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: (4),.Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
AY;S:, (Lt) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary
NOES:" (1) .Councilman Flores
Resolution No. 74 -126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ;ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE.
AND NECESSITY TO PIONEER AMBULANCE SERVICE
Upon motion of Councilman'Smlth, "seconded by Councilman
Eck, and approved by the following roll call vote, Reso-
lution No. 74 -,126 was.adopted:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Flores
Director of Pub lie Safety Dennett, responding to a ques-
tion from the Council, advised that his investigation of
the Pioneer staff revealed that they were well trained
and that he had been present at one accident on the free -
way to which they responded and they performed extremely
well. He advised that he was not familiar with any legis-
lation which eliminated any requirements for ambulance
drivers in response to a question from the Council.
Capital Outlay Fund
Finance Director Sheehan reviewed his report on receipts
Staff Report
and disbursements in the Capital Outlay Fund, particu-
larly the P4Lt° section. A brief discussion followed.
Ordinance No. 240
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH
PRIMA - FACIE: SPEED LIMIT ON COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
City Manager,Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote,
Ordinance No., 240 was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Smith
NOES: (2) Councilmen'Hopkins and Beary
0rdinance No:. 241
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map
Change - Codding Enterprises,'File No. 0359)
City Manager.Callinan explained the ordinance.
-Upon motion ' of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote,
Ordinance No. 241 was adopted:
AYES: (4),.Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Eck
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Ordinance No. 242 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING,ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map
Change - Cofego Enterprises, File No. 0336A)
Gity Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. A brief
discussion followed regarding the location of Hunter
Drive during which City Attorney Flitner advised that
the Planning Corar:ission would be considering the tenta-
tive'map for the area and the road might be located dif-
ferently than on.the zoning map.
Councilman Smith.made a motion, seconded by Councilman
.Flores, to adopt Ordinance No. 242.
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized. I-ie commented he felt the
property should be rezoned the way the Planning Commis -
sion recommended and asked why the property for McDonald's
could not be rezoned CR -PD.
Councilman Smith responded ;that the PA -PD zoning would
accommodate McDonald's with.a use permit and the Council
had elected to control that area by use permit.
Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and
Beary
NOES: (l) Councilman Eck
Councilman Eck stated for the record he voted no for the
same reasons stated at the August 19th meeting,
Ordinance No. 243 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map
Change - Wilshire Company, File No. 0371)
Planning Director Skanchy pointed out the location of the
.subject property on the General Plan map on display and
reviewed his memo to the Council dated September 3 regard -
ing the environmental approval for Wilshire Company. In
response to a question from the Council, Mr. Skanchy
advised that any additional information that could be
required would be minimal once an EIR has been filed and
approved. `Discussion followed regarding the negative
declaration given for the subject property.
Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Eck; to require a` separate Environmental Impact Report
for the subject -property under current guidelines. Said
motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary
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September 3, 1974
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following roll call vote_,
Ordinance No. 243 was adopted:
AYES: (3) Councilmen- Flores, Hopkins, nd Beary
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith
File 0336A, Cofego City Manager Callinan, referring to earlier discussion,
Enterprises requested a clarifying motion concerning referral of
Cofego Enterprises tentative map to the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, any tentative map for
the Cofego Enterprises area will be referred to the City
Council for review with the understanding that McDonald's
use permit application will not be delayed by such referral.
Ordinance No. 244 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TEXT OF ORDINANCE NO. 63, ZONING
ORDINANCE (Re Limiting the Number of Small Farm Animals
in Single Family Residential Districts)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote,
Ordinance No. 244 was adopted:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Smith
NOES: (1) Mayor Beary
Ordinance No.,246
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 (Zoning Map
Change - Jimmie Rogers, File No. 0358)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and unanimously approved, Ordinance No. 246 was
introduced.
Undergrounding
Mr. Ralph Fitch of Pacific Gas & Electric Company was
Utilities District
recognized. He reported on his field investigation of
Report
backyards on Alma Avenue advising that he had contacted
22 of the'23 residents that would be involved; that of
those 22 there were 11 whose backyards would pose no
problem in trenching; 8 had some concrete that would have
to'be gone through, but it would not be a major problem;
1 had solid concrete; but only l that would be a major
problem since it had a swimming pool, pool house, etc.;
that the required trench would be 30t1 deep; that under-
ground sprinkling systems would not pose any problem
insofar as he could determine.
Councilman Smith made a motion to undertake an under-
grounding project along Southwest Blvd. generally from
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Adrian Drive past No Name Street. Discussion followed.
councilman Smith withdrew his motion, The Council indi-
dated the matter should be rescheduled on the next agenda,
Qantas Development City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the
Corporatiop.Reque st 'Council dated August 30 concerning Qantas Development
for Ditch-Cost Corporationts request for reimbursement of ditch con-
Construction s1truction costs along railroad in Colegio Vista No. 3
Colegio Vista No. 3 Su bdivision. A brief discussion followed.
Subdivision
Resolution No. 74-127 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY
TO ACCEPT FOR MAINTENANCE THE DRAINAGE DITCH CREEK
EASTERLY OF RAILROAD (Colegio Vista Unit 3 Subdivision)
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores,-and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74-127
was adopted.
Wastewater.,Treatmen.t
and Disposal
Upon motion of Councilman Eck,, seconded by Councilman
Peary, and unanimously approved, disbursement of approxi-
mately $6,000 to Qantas Development Corporation was
authorized from the Copeland Creek Drainage Facilities
Fund with the understanding that disbursement would not
be made until the Water Agency staff gives assurance
that the ditch construction meets its approval and is
acceptable for maintenance by that agency.
City Manager Callinan.*reviewed his memo t•-thb Council _.-
dated August 30 concerning wastewater treatment and dis-
posal and noted that he had advised Dr. Joseph of the
Water Quality Control Board.that the quality of effluent
was better than last ye'ar,and that soon the city would
have a city engineer to monitor the situation. Discus-
cion followed concerning chlorination, dechlorination,
and similar matters, with Supt. of Public Works Wiggins
participating. Mr. Wiggins advised that there was no
,.,justification for dechlorinating equipment.
City Manager Callinan reiterated that it was undesirable,
to do anything that would jeopardize the good relations
with the Water:Quality Control Board staff; that said
.staff agrees the effluent quality is better than last
year,
,'.Councilman Eck, referring to the concept approval letter
f6r,the proposed interceptor, asked about 4.1 MGD for the
interceptor mentioned in said letter and what this would
da:to the cost of the line. He requested clarification
on'tfi6 4.1 MGD referred to in said letter vs. the 3.2 MGD
in'the project report. Staff advised' they -would follow
up `on the matter.
Councilman Smith advised,,that seven engineering firms had
been interviewed for the interceptor project by Supt. of
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Public Works Wiggins, City Manager Callinan and himself,..
and it was recommended that James M. Montgomery Consult-
ing Engineers, Inc. and Milt Hudis'Consulting Engineers
be jointly retained for the interceptor project. Discus -
sion followed.
,Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved,.by the following roll
call vote, the City Manager was authorized to negotiate
a joint contract with James M. Montgomery Consulting
Engineers, Inc. and Milt Hudis Consulting Engineers:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith,
and Beary
NOES: (0) None
A brief discussion followed during which Councilman Smith
noted the firms that were interviewed.
Frederick Browne, Civil Engineer, was recognized. He
thanked the Council for the opportunity to submit a pro -
posal and commented that two fine firms had been selected
for the project.
Site for Scout Hut City Manager Callinan pointed out possible locations for
a scout but on the General Plan map on display. A brief
discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins,.and unanimously approved, the Council went'on
record as supporting the idea of locating a scout but in
the northern area of Alicia Park which was shown as a
senior citizens building on the Utilization Plan for
said park on display and submitted same to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for comment.
Striping on Southwest City Manager Callinan advised that two quotes had been
Boulevard
received to change the striping on Southwest Blvd. from
Adrian Drive to Commerce Blvd. with the low bid being
from Lyle, Reed Striping for $1,200; the second bid was
from Stripe IN Seal for $2,£395. A brief discussion fol-
lowed during which the Council indicated that the low bid
was acceptable.
Community Center
Consideration and discussion of cooling the Community
Cooling
Center was deferred at the request of City Manager
Callinan
Community Gymnasium
City.Manager Callinan advised that a draft of a contract
had been provided to Petaluma School District Supt. Les
Meyer concerning the location of a gymnasium at the
junior high school, that said contract was being reviewed
with the appropriate state officials.
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Jr. High Baseball A brief discussion was held on the status of the baseball
Field. field improvements at the junior high school. Supt. of
'Public Works Wiggins advised that the sprinkling system
was ready for installation. Mayor Beary was authorized
to handle matters on behalf of the city with the school
district regarding the baseball field at,;4.e.-junior high,,,
school,
Councilman Eck inquired about the outfield at Benecia
Park. Supt. of-Public,Works Wiggins advised that plans
were to fill in the holes with sandy loam and plant
grass seed. Discussion followed concerning the possi-
bility of shutting down the field at some time in the
future and repairing it properly.
Public Safety Dept, City Manager Callinan advised that it was desired to have
Equipment Transfer the new desks budgeted and ordered for the Animal Shelter
used in the Public Safety Building and older desks from
there transferred to the -AnimaiShelter. The Council
indicated no objections to said transfer.
Copper Pipe Corrosion City Manager Callinan noted the report received from
Report Corrosion Engineering and Research Company on copper
pipe corrosion in the city,
Special County Park City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the
Acquisition Fund Council the letter from SonqrrpL..City Manager Frank James
to Supervisor Vella regarding*'the County Special Park
Acquisition Fund and the recommendation of the City
Managers' group contained: . therein to distribute the.fujids
equally among the cities.
Tennis Court Lights A brief discussion was held on the feasiblity of lighting
at Alicia Park the tennis courts in Alicia Park. Mr. Ralph Fi h of
P. G. & E. advised there were facilities at the west end
of Santa Alicia Drive and that,he would have a cost esti-
mate at the next regular meeting.' Further discussion fol-
lowed concerning hours of use and general matters con-
cerning the tennis courts,
G61is Lawsuit City Attorney Flitner advised that the insurance carrier
for the city had referred the Golis lawsuit to legal
counsel who will be responding.
A brief discussion followed concerning the letters
received thus far from defendants in said suit requesting
the city to defend same.
-UDon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously approved, as letters are received
from all former and Dresentt,..,citv officials to formally
request the city to aefend said*stit on their behalf,
that the city's insurance carrier be requested to so do.
City Attorney Flitner expIdihed that the city's insurance
would not eAtend to defdh�se of fraud and/or malice. A
brief discussion followed.
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September 3, 1974
Conflict.of Interest City Manager Callinan noted that forms for filing in
Laws accordance with the Conflict of Interest law had been
received earlier in he day and would be distributed to
those who must file.
Agreement re Bowling City Attorney Flitner advised that Attorney James Monroe
Alley Use -File 0368 had prepared a simple agreement between James Decker and
the city covering some points concerning the proposed
bowling alley use. He stated that Mr. Monroe shared
offices with him but was-not a partner. Mr. Flitner
reviewed the agreement. Discussion followed with Council
members expressing their individual views on various
sections of the } proposed agreement.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote,
staff was directed to convey to Mr. Decker that the
Council generally has good feelings about the bowling
alley but cannot enter into an agreement which might
prejudice public hearings at the Planning Commission
level:
AXES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Smith, and Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Flores
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Policy Resolution re Councilman Smith advised that staff had not prepared a
Public Hearings on proposed policy resolution concerning public hearings on
Commission Appointments commission appointments and requested that the matter be
scheduled for the next regular meeting.
Planning Commission Councilman Eck reported that the Planning Commission had
Matters been very upset about the lack of any staff member who
was familiar with the Cofego tentative map being present
at the August 22nd meeting and felt that it made them look
very foolish. A brief discussion followed.
Southwest Blvd. and Councilman Eck relayed concerns expressed to him about the
No Name St. Intersec- intersection of N& tame Street and Southwest Blvd. A
tion brief discussion followed during which City Manager
Callinan recommended that Director of Public Safety
Dennett and Traffic Engineering Consultant R. G. Martinez
,be requested to'study the intersection.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to
proceed as outlined by Mr. Callinan and report recommen-
dations for pedestrian and bicycle traffic control at the
intersection of No Name Street and Southwest Blvd.
Bicycle Traffic Across Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning
John Reed School problems being experienced with bicycle traffic across
:Grounds the John Reed School grounds to the tennis courts in
Alicia Park.
Page 15. September 3, 1974
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman
Flores, and unanimously approved, the Council member of
the Cities-Schools Coordinating Committee will convey
the city's willingness to cooperate in solving problems
with bicycle traffic across the John Reed School grounds.
Town Mee-Ling in IIV Councilman Flores initiated a discussion with Supt. of
Section Public Works Wiggins participating concerning setting a
date for the town meeting to be held in the Ladybug, Park
Recreation Building.
Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Eck, and unanimously ;approved, October 15 was designated
as the date for the town meeting to be held in the new
Lady-bug Park Recreation Building.
Councilman Smith noted that residents of IILII section did
not seem to be getting the word on meetings held in that
area and the town meeting should be publicized as much
as possible.
Stadium Committee Mayor Beary reported on a recent Stadium Committee meet-
ing advising that the committee had recommended that ply-
wood be installed on back of the bleachers to provide a
windbreak and that a concession tand be constructed. He
advised the committee had some funds on hand and with
some donated labor and materials both projects could be
accomplished. A brief dis ussion followed. Mayor Beary
advised he would be meeting with the committee again and
would return with some cost information for the Council.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned
the meeting at approximately 12:25 a.m., September 4, 19740
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Ad Hoc- Committee on,. "Llf X�tghb-orhood Mtni-Park Development
Prepared P6r,-
Rbhnert Park Mty f7buncil
Augur t 19,, 1974
Commtttee Members
aommiss ion er Ttne, Helgrem.
CounctIman Drawid 9&k
Councilman Armnivin fi "n•es-.
Chatrman
Overview
The City Council in an- eff6rt to outline a specific,
program for the incremental development of the ".1,11
neighborhood established an ad hoc c-ommtttee. This
committee was directed to proceed with a maximum of
community imput and to submit a recommended program
indicating a time-table and projected costso'
G-eneral �Lo_mments
During the course of preparing this report, the
committee has become acutely aware of the fac-t that the
residents of "L" neighborhood consider themselves as
distinct entities as far as park orientation is cone -erred®
,specifically, there is a sizeable segment of that neighbor-
hood that is oriented to the LaCrosse Churt ini-,Park
and for all practical purposes consider it their matsr
park. 1-t is for this very important reason that toe
recommend a prompt completion of the indicated facilities
for this park.
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Lni2rLtR incremen-tal Plan
This plan was formulated at the public-committee
meeting held, on Xuly 10p 1374®
1® G-.)-ade the existing bike paths and provide
for proper drainage*
2. Complete the LaCrosse court Mint-Park and
tnc-lude�,the following elements.—
a, Provide a variation in terrain levels
bl, Plant a substantial numbor of trees
co. Install Picnic tables and, construct
a large brick barbecue pit
d. Provide for a definite passive area
and install rocking animals in the
active area for the younger childre?r
e® Install exercise bars at two heights
f. Install a large sand box
g. Construct a small basketball aourt
3. Complete a mint-park as indicated in priortty,
2 west of Lancaster Drive and, 8outh of Lady-
bug Park.
4. Paint a bicycle lane on the major access
streets to ladybug Park, and the mint- parks®
Clomplete, the periphery bike paths of the
"L" neighb!orhood.
Minimally develop the remaAntng triangular
stt6s by planting them with a variety of
trees and preserving an open space atmosphere®
Construct a community swimming pool in
rAcremental Development Plan and gxpenses
Estimated Cost
1. TPading of the 6ike
paths (where necessary)
2® Completion of LaCrosse
Court Mtn . -Park
3. Completion- of the
southwestern mint -park
4. Pdin-t:-tng of bike lanes
5® Completion of periphery
bike paths
6® Development of additional
triangular sites
7. Construction of the Ladybug
Park community swimming
pool
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R-ospons tb-il ity
$2,000
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Complettonr,
Date
Mowember 1, 1974
ffbvem,"r 1, 1974
$.300 November 1, 1974
$50.,000 Nbvember 1, 1979
t5000 Jfuly 1, 1975
Novemb-er 1. 1984
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Spemf i Raws"nmmendations
le It is recommended that the City Council adopt and
approve priorities 1,2,3,4, and 6. Also, that staff
be directed to begin immediate implementation,®
2® It is recommended that priorities 5 and 7 he dis-
cussed during October at a towm meeting to be held
at the Ladybug Park Community Center.
3® It is recommended that copies of this report be sent
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their
information.