1981/09/02 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 2, 1981
'The'Council of the :City of Rohnert Park met this 'day in a Special
Meeting' -in the City Offices, 67:50 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park
with Mayor Cavalli presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Cavalli called- ;the, meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m.
and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Stewart and Mayor Cavalli
Absent: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth
Staff present for the .meeting: Assistant City Manager Albright,
City Engineer Brust, City Manager Callinan, City,'Attorney Flitner,
and Finance Director.Netter.
City Manager Callinan advise d,_that.the special meeting of the Council
had been called to consider the proposed agreement with Superior
California Hydroelectric, Inc. hereinafter referred to as SCH. He
introduced SCH representatives Robert Lewis and.Thomas Kelly who
were in the audience.
City Manager Callinan gave a brief background on the City's rela-
tionship with SCH and reviewed the proposed agreement, copies of
which were.provided to the Council. Discussion followed between
the Council members, City staff members and SCH representatives and
during which changes were made in the proposed agreement.
Mayor Cavalli called the Council's attention to a letter received
from the Board of Supervisors of Trinity County and requested that
City Manager Callinan read the letter aloud. Mr. Callinan read the
letter. Discussion followed.
Mr. Tom Kelly, SCH attorney, stated that no discussion had been held
thus far with Trinity County and stated there was a high probability
that perrits would probably have to be obtained from Trinity County
before any project could be built in that County. Discussion fol-
lowed.
It was the consensus of the Council that the County of Trinity be
contacted by SCH representatives and that a letter be sent over the
Mayor's signature to the Board of Supervisors acknowledging the
Board's letter and request.
Mr. Pat Carr, 190 W. Sierra, Cotati, was recognized and expressed
his concerns over the proposed contract. He stated that he is an
environmentalist and a student of Sonoma State University. He
expressed his concern over the adverse effects of hydroelectric dams
on plant life and fish populations. Discussion followed during
which Robert Lewis, SCH, pointed out that his firm does not anti-
cipate the construction of any dams.
It was also pointed out that before any project can be developed
that an environmental impact assessment will have to be done and it
will address the concerns raised by Mr. Carr.
Resolution
No. 81 -142
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September 2, 1981
Mr. Maurice Seaman, 208 Walnut Circle, was recognized and stated
that he felt more emphasis should be placed on water treatment and
that recycling water would be more beneficial to the people than
the hydroelectric facilities. Mr. Seaman also stated that water
rights belong to all the people. Discussion followed.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SUPERIOR CALIFORNIA HYDROELECTRIC,
INC.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Mayor Cavalli, and
approved by,the following roll call vote, Resolution No. 81 -142 was
adopted.
AYES: (3) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts and Cavalli
NOES: (1) Councilman Stewart
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth
There being no further discussion Mayor Cavalli adjourned the meeting
at approximately 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor Cavalli
r.
Deputy City Clerk