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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. Page ,._2o September 3, 1974 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 + J Page 3, September 3, 1974 10. T, J­ _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 t tto 1kln i 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 .- ,� and 176n� on behalf', f:­Bank President Andrew Shepard =and <bAnk,,,,-of ficia1s Mr�. -.Iv.6rsoii,�:relDreseriti-ng,,�zpnior,:--Inanagement of the bank, . ark 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 I 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 . J at o'd ere 'und e. '2: a 4 yec2.L* au wel-C, IOLUS" yj_ELY1116 044 LAIC �a_ 4 <111U Oj _U1CLt 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 Page 4 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 Page 5. September 3, 1974 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.` r Page 6. September 3, 1974 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. Page 7 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: Page 8. September 3, 1974 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 Page 9. September 3, 1974 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 Page 10. 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 Page 11. September 3, 1974 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 Page 12. September 3, 1974 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. Page 13. September 3, 1974 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. Page 14. 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 ),o Deputy City erk APPROVED: Mayor w 0 i C Z D { 0 0 Z m 'Z1 n A A peg 0479 84110 (n (n m r eslz 0551 N � m 0502 4e 0567 i 0 r m m 0600 8501 8516 9601 8502 m RI Q r ° 0502 8307 es0s 0000 . 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"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. -2- 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 13eve1 oper R-ospons tb-il ity $2,000 EM 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 -5- 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.