1977/11/14 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL PlINUTE5
lovember 14, 1977
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park me t this date in
regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Beary
presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Council-
men, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitter were
present and which was held to discuss personnel matters.
Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7:20 p.m. and led the pledge of alle-
giance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts,
and Beary
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
Callinan, City Attorney Flitner and Planning Director Skanchy
Approval of Minutes Referring to the October 25th City Council minutes, Councilman
Hollingsworth noted that on page 2, the reference to his
abstention from voting on Sonoma Racquet Club's final map,
should read: "...because he had abstained from voting on
same while serving on the Planning Commission".
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Hopkins,
and unanimously approved, the minutes of October 25, 1977
were approved as corrected.
Approval of Bills
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $393,264.£35 were
approved. Said total includes $6,317.50 for.the Rohnert
Park Civic Commission.
Adding Non - Agendaed
Councilman Hollingsworth requested that time be allotted
Items
under "Matters from Councilmen" concerning National Family
Week.
Public Appearance re.
Mr. Dale Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and
Growth Management
expressed his objection to the City Council having approved
Policy Exception
R. C. Roberts' request that the second phase development
of the Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park be exempt from the
City's growth management policy. Mr. Trowbridge briefly
commented on the initial adoption and eventual amendments
to the growth management policy. He opioned that the number
of units approved for the second phase development of the
Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park should have been included
in the 650 units allotted for the year and that the Council
in effect had made the growth policy resolution ineffective
by being cavalier in its attitude towards same.
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Mrs. Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized
and expressed her objection to the exception of the second
phase development of the Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park from
the City's growth management policy and requested that the
Council rescind its action concerning same. Mrs. Trowbridge
commented on various action taken by the City Council such
as appropriating $150,000 for the installation of an automatic
irrigation system at the Mountain Shadows Golf Course; accept-
ing Debra Homes' payment of sewer connection fees for the
Coleman Valley subdivision to avoid paying the higher rate
that became effective July 16, 1977 and thereby losing $35,000
in revenues, and tonight's consideration of excavating Lake
"A" to a'depth of 15 feet at a cost of $25,000.
Bridgit Drive - No
Mr. James Watley, 7425 Bridgit Drive, was recognized and
Overnight Parking
expressed his objection to installation of "no overnight park -
ing" signs along Bridgit Drive. He generally commented on
the surrounding residential area, its driveways and parking
facilities. He noted that tenants having two cars or visitors
had no other place to park but in the street. He informed
that there had been no parking problems and that just around
the corner College View Drive wasn't posted for "no overnight
parking ". Mr. Watley opioned that the signs were unwarranted.
Discussion followed between the City Council members and City
Manager Callinan concerning posting multiple family residen-
tial districts for "no overnight parking ". City Manager
Callinan indicated."that he would look into the matter.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo to
the Council, dated November 10, 1977, for explanation of
all the matters on the consent calendar.
Discussion followed during; which the Council decided that
Parcel Maps Nos. 44, 45 and 46 would be considered separately
from the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 77-187
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING
THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION
NO. 2, UNITS C AND D AND COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION
NO. 3, UNITS B AND C
Resolution No. 77 -188
RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE. CERTAIN
ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTIO14 NO. 7 (Project
No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 6.9.4.1.1- 1.1 -1.2)
Resolution No. 77-189 '
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Country Club Drive Overlay, Pro-
d
Jec t No. 1977 -11)
Resolution No. 77° -190
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (Rohnert Park Expressway Overlay,
Project No. 1977 -12)
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary
declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No.
338a was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.08,080 and 17.08.160 (Fences,
Walls, and hedges)
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Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
Nos. 77 -187 through 77 -190, as listed on the Consent Calendar
section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolu-
tions were adopted.
Parcel Map No. 44
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, Parcel Map No. 44
was approved subject to conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Parcel Map No. 45
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved with Mayor Beary
abstaining, Parcle Map No. 45 was approved subject to condi-
tions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Parcel Map No. 46
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved with Mayor Beary
abstaining, Parcel Map No. 46 was approved subject to condi-
tions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Parcel Map No. 47
City Manager Callinan noted that consideration of Parcel
Map No. 47 should be deferred indefinitely because the land
split involved had been previously approved with a different
parcel map number.
Ordinance No. 338a
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE (Blue Curb Ordinance)
City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning the proposed 14Blue Curb Ordinance"
i.e. handicapped parking. He informed that the proposed
ordinance had been scheduled for a duly noticed public hearing,
Mayor Beary opened the public hearing concerning the proposed
amendment to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to provide for
handicapped parking (Blue Curb Ordinance).
City Manager Callinan read the letter received from Mrs.
Deborah Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, supporting the ordinance.
Gail Bailey, 7491 Adrian Drive, was recognized and urged
the Council to adopted the proposed ordinance regarding
handicapped parking and related various difficulties she
had experienced in trying to locate convenient and accessible
parking for handicapped individuals.
There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary
declared the public hearing closed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No.
338a was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 340 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.08,080 and 17.08.160 (Fences,
Walls, and hedges)
Ordinance No. 341
Page 4 November 14, 1977
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of ordinance
No. 340 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 17.40.110 (Architectural
and Design Review Elapsing,)
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Roherts, and unanimousixt AnnVnXT,:0
reading of
341 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 342 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17.18.150, BY ADDING "Profession'
Financial and Administrative Offices"
City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance
No. 342 was waived and said ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 343 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROJUITERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 17.18.150, BY ADDING "Mechanical
Play Devices"
City Manager Callinan read the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Holllingsworth made a motion, which was seconded
by Councilman Roberts, not to adopt Ordinance No. 343 relating
to mechanical play devices in the 11ML11 District.
In response to a question from Mr. Dale Trowbridge, it was
explained that the bowling alley was located in the "C -Rec."
4- -ha the Cal Ska-1- -P cil ty was located in the
District and t Skate fa -li
"ML" District.
Councilman Hollingsworth's motion was approved by thefollo�bg
roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary
Presentation to Teen Recreation Coordinator Sue Boling described briefly the
Volunteers and Play- operation of the Recreation Department's summer playground
ground Aides program and how various individuals had volunteered to serve
as Teen and Playground Aides.
Mayor Beary, expressing appreciation on behalf of the entire
community as well as the City Council, presented Certificates
of Appreciation to individuals who had served as Teen and
Playground Aides during the summer playground program.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left and returned to the Council Chambers
Leaves and Returns during the above presentation, the time being approximately
8:24 and 8:36 p.m. respectively.
City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at approxi-
Leaves and Returns mately 8:30 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:34 p.m.
during the above presentation.
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William Lucius re.
Mr. William R. Lucius, Healdsburg City Councilman and member
Bridge and Transit
of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and
Fares
Transportation District was recognized and reviewed various
events leading up to the increase in bridge and transit fares
and the Board of Directors recent action concerning what
is referred to as the 11$1 million dollar give away ".
Discussion followed between Council members and Mr. Lucius
concerning various aspects of the bridge, highway and transpor
tation district's operations.
Craig Lehmkuhl re.
Mr. Craig Lehmkuhl, 539 West Sierra Avenue, was recognized
Correctional Facility
and made a presentation to the City Council concerning the
tion /
possibility of locating a correctional facility in the area
and obtaining state /federal aid for same.
Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins left and returned to the Council Chambers
Leaves and Returns during the above presentation, the time being approximately
8:24 and 8:36 p.m. respectively.
City Manager Callinan City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at approxi-
Leaves and Returns mately 8:30 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:34 p.m.
during the above presentation.
Benecia Park Planning Director Skanchy described the Community Center
Amphitheatre master plan for development, which was displayed.
Mrs. Ann Rasmussen, Cultural Arts Corporation_ member, was
recognized and advised that the_ Cultural Arts Corporation
had unanimously voted to urge the City Council to develop
an amphitheatre within the community center site on Burton
Avenue.
Discussion followed between Council . members and Mr. Lehmkuhl
concerning various aspects of his presentation.
Elizabeth Corbin re.
Mrs. Elizabeth Corbin, 7745 Adrian Drive, was recognized
Congregation of Youths
and appealed to the City Council for help in disbursing the
continual congregation of juveniles from the ages of 9 -21
in front of her home and other nearby residences. Discus-
sion followed between the City Council members and Mrs. Corbin
with City Manager Callinan participating.
City Manager Callinan indicated he would meet with residents
in the neighborhood in an effort to resolve the matter.
Rohnert Park Women's
Mrs. Sharon Dulberg, member of the Rohnert Park Women's
Association Presenta-
Association, was recognized and presented to the City Council
tion /
a check in the amount of $646 for the purchase of playground
equipment to be located in Dorotea and Eagle Parks.
Mayor Beary expressed apprecation to the Women's Association
on behalf of the entire community as well as the City Council.
Benecia Park Planning Director Skanchy described the Community Center
Amphitheatre master plan for development, which was displayed.
Mrs. Ann Rasmussen, Cultural Arts Corporation_ member, was
recognized and advised that the_ Cultural Arts Corporation
had unanimously voted to urge the City Council to develop
an amphitheatre within the community center site on Burton
Avenue.
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Mr. John Behl, 576 Allan Avenue, was recognized and generally
commented on the role of the Cultural Arts Corporation in
the performing arts and explained how an amphitheatre would
greatly enhance the community's activities.
Mr. Ron Rasmussen, 530 Arlen Drive, was recognized and endorse .
the concept of constructing a community amphitheatre and
commented on various aspects realted to design and constructio:
of same. Discussion followed.
Tina Helgren, Chairperson of -the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion, suggested that it might be advisable for the Parks
and Recreation Commission to comment on the proposed amphi-
theatre. Discussion followed.
Upon motion o Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, the City Council endorsed the con-
cept of developing a community amphitheatre and directed
staff to work cooperatively with the Cultural Arts Corporation
in order to develop various alternate plans which would be
presented to-the Council for consideration.
Mr. Lou Ferrari, 6092 Dinah Court, was recognized and offered
to donate plumbing material and labor for the project.
Mr. John DeClercq, 268 Adele Avenue, was recognized and sug-
gested that some of the bedroom tax funds derived from the
neighborhood should be used for the construction of the amphi-
theatre.
Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
the time being approximately 9:20 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 9:35
p.m.
R.C.H.S. Theatre Mr. Todd Davis, 301 Valparaiso Ave., Cotati, was recognized
Arts Donation and made a presentation to the City Council explaining the
need for funds in order that the Rancho Cotate High School
theatre arts group could stage two productions. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council-
man Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council authox
ized payment to the Rancho Cotate High School of $250 for
its theatre arts group, with the understanding that said
contribution would be construe&as a loan and that Mr. Todd
Davis would appear before the Cultural Arts Corporation and
request funds from that body in order to repay the City.
File No. 0500 - Qantas, City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
Development Corporatalon the, City Council concerning Colegio Vista No. 4 final map
Final Map approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and Lvianimously approved, with Mayor Beary
+I,- nnn-,�nxmA +-hA f471A1 TnAn fn," OnIpain
Vista No. 4, and authorized the Mayor to execute an appro-
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priate subdivision agreement prior to the map being released-
for recording with the understanding that in approving the
final map the City is not guaranteeing sewer and water service
File No. 0410 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
Firestone - Simpson, the City Council concerning Meadow Pines No. 2 Subdivision
Final Map final map approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, the Council approved the revised
final map for Meadow Pines No. 2 Subdivision, and authorized
the Mayor to execute an appropriate%subdivision agreement
prior to the map being released for recording with the under -
standing that in approving the final map the City is not
guaranteeing sewer and water. service.
Mayor Beary informed that he did subcontracting work for
Firestone- Siimpson, but that according to the City Attorney
this work did not represent a conflict of interest in voting
on the final map.
File No. 0566 - City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 8th memo to the
Cal Wood Door, Appeal City Council concerning Cal Wood Door's appeal of the Plan -
of Planning Commission ning Commission decision regarding the architectural approval
Action and conditions for the proposed addition to an office and
warehouse building. Discussion followed with Attorney.Mauricc
Fredericks, representing Cal Wood Door,participating.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, the City Council approved the appeal
as outlined in City Manager Callinan's November 8th memo,
subject to the conditions contained therein and accepted
by Cal Wood Door according to Attorney Fredericks in his
letter dated November 10, 1977.
File No. 0205 -
City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
Mountain Shadows/
the City Council concerning street name changes in the
Coleman Valley Street
Mountain Shadows /Coleman Valley Subdivisions. He advised
Name Changes
the notice of public hearing had been published in the local
newspaper and, also, that copies of a prepared draft resolu-
tion had been disseminated to each Councilman.
Mayor .Beary opened the public hearing to consider street
name changes in the Mountain Shadows /Coleman Valley Subdivi-
s ions area.
Mr. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden Avenue, was recognized
and commented on the previously utilizied concept of naming
.neighborhood streets and opioned that naming a street after
:individuals should be considered only as a memorial to the
;deceased.
.There being no one further desiring to be heard, Mayor Beary
closed the public hearing.
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November 14, 1977
ResoliitILoci 130 . 77 -19 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNER'T' PARK CITY COUNCIL RENAMING VARIOUS
PUBLIC CITY STREETS (Mountain Shadows Subdivision Unit No.
1 and Coleman Valley Subdivision Unit No. 1)
City Manager Callinan read the prepared resolution.
Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, which was seconded
by Councilman Roberts, to adopt Resolution No. 77 -191.
Discussion followed.
Councilman Eck made a motion to amend the original motion
to delete the names of previous Councilmen (Flores and Foust)
from being used for street names as provided on the proposed
resolution. Said motion died for lack of a second.
Resolution No. 77 -191 was adopted by the following -roll call
vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Roberts and
Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins
File No. 0389 - Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his planning staff report
Wanda McCulloh, and described Wanda McCulloh's proposed 4,200 square foot
Architectural Review office building; to be located on Commerce Boulevard, adjacent
of Office Building to and immediately south of M and M Tire sales, as depicted
in renderings and a site plan which was displayed. Discussion
followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Roberts,
and unanimously approved, Wanda McCulloh's application for
.architectural review of a 4,200 square foot office building
to be located on Commerce Boulevard (A. P. No. 143- 020 -39)
was approved subject to those conditions contained in the
planning staff report.
Shuttle Bus Service City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning shuttle bus service.
Upon motion of Mayor Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck, and
unanimously approved, proposed consideration of route changes
in the Petaluma Transit System's shuttle bus service to Rohneri
Park was postponed indefinitely.
Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attentin of the City Council. No action was taken on any
communications except as specifically noted in these minutes.
Donation by Newcomer's Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Mayor Beary, and
Club unanimously approved, the City Council directed that a letter
of appreciation be sent, over the Mayor's signature, to the
Newcomer's Club thanking them for a vacuum cleaner which
was donated to the Community Center.
School Site Planning Councilman Roberts initiated a discussion concerning a letter
received from the unified school district requesting the
City to put a hold on potential school sites until the end
of the year.
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Councilman Eck Leaves Councilman Eck left the Council Chambers at approximately
and Returns 10 :24 p.m. and returned at approximately 10:2.5 p.m.
Elementary School Mayor Beary inquired if the Cotat i- Rohnert Park School Distric-
District could apply to the State for additional aid to reimburse
the City for its costs associated with the portable classrooms,
City Manager Callinan assured that the City would be reimburse(
by the state for some costs related -to the portable school
built by the City.
High Sodium Street
City Manager Callinan reviewed his November '10th memo to
Lights
the Council concerning the Public Utilities Commission's
approved high sodium street light rates and, noting that
Mr. Fitch of P.G. & E. was researching the matter, requested
that the proposed resolution mentioned in his memo be deferred
until the November 28th meeting.
Billboard in Northern
City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memorandum
City Limits
to the City Council concerning the large billboard located
on the U.S. 101 freeway north of Golf Course Drive. Discussi(x
followed.
Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by Cound!
man Eck, to direct staff to pursue abatement of the subject
billboard sign. Said motion failed to pass by the following
roll call vote.
AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts
NOES: (2) Councilmen Hollingsworth and Beary
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Wastewater
City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning wastewater treatment, notice
of another "cease and desist" hearing, and various communica-
tions affiliated with the proposed development of Tolay Lake.
Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, the City Council authorized the expenditure
of $2,600 towards a feasibility study of Tolay Lake project.
Future Civic Center
City Manager Callinan, referring to his November 10th memo,
Site
advised that Cofego Enterprises had presented a letter offerin;
to the City a possible civic center site located north of
Rohnert Park Expressway, west of the Northwestern pacific
Railroad tracks.. He requested that further consideration
of the matter be deferred to the Council's November 28th
meeting in order to give staff time to analyize the matter.
Water Wells Update City Manager Callinan, referring to his November 10th memo
to the City Council, commented briefly concerning development
of the water wells Nos. 14, 15 and 16.
Golf Course Update City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning the Mountain Shadows Golf Course
development and solicited Council directive concerning the
possible deepening of Lake "A" to 15 feet. Discussion follow-
ed.
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Mayor Beary made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman
T T It A It 4-- 1 C P--4-
"oplicins, to authorize excavation of La-11-%e rl L%J J-,J J. %Z.c L.
Said motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary
NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts
ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hollingsworth
The matter was continued to the November 28th meeting.
Growth Management City Manager Callinan reivewed his November 10th memo to
Allocation Meeting the City Council concerning consideration for 1978 building
permit allocations. After a brief discussion the City Council
agreed to Feet at 1U.—VO p.m• on, novemiber 28-L111 to cons-IdOr
the 1978 building allocations.
Work Sessions City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning scheduling Council work sessions.
Discussion followed during which it was agreed that the
Council would, starting in December, schedule its work session
on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon.
Resolution No. 77-192 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Hollingsworth, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolutior
No. 77-192 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Scnoma State College City Manager Callinan advised that students from Sonoma State
"Needs Study" College would be utilizing the City Offices' administration
section to conduct a "needs study"-
National League of City Manager Callinan, referring to his November 10th memo,
Cities Conference polled the Council as to who would be attending the National
League of Cities Congress of Cities conference scheduled
in to be held in San Francisco on December 3rd to 7th and
designation of a voting representative and alternate.
Discussion followed during which Mayor Beary was designated
as the city's voting representative and Councilman Hopkins
as the alternate.
C.P.R. Training City Manager Callinan reviewed his November 10th memo to
the City Council concerning the City's employees having com-
pleted cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.
R.P. Expressway City Manager Callinan informed that Codding Enterprises
Westerly Extension had donated $500 towards the cost of preparing the FIR for
the westerly extension of the Rohnert Park Expressway.
E.D.A. Drought Relief City Manager Callinan advised that the City had received
Assistance $56,000 from the Economic Development Administration to defra,
some of the City's drought relief costs.
Councilman Eck made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, to
amend the resolution to provide that a Planning Commission
decision may be reviewed by the City Council provided "a
majority of the City Council members voting concur ".
Resolution No. 77 -186 was adopted, as amended, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts
and Beary
NOES: (0) None
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C.C.C. Program
City Manager Callinan explained that the City was likely
to receive the services of several individuals under the
State's California Conservation Program to help construct
community improvements, but that the City would have to provid(
housing for those individuals if it wants
workers before the CCC facility in Yountville
is opened. The City Council expressed no objection to the
City providing housing for the CCC program individuals in
return for the improvement of community parks.
Mechanical Play Devices
City Manager Callinan requested permission to place on
the November 28th agenda re- consideration of Ordinance No.
343 relative to allowing, as a conditional use, mechanical
play devices in the "ML" Districts as a courtesy to representa-
tives of Cal Skate. Discussion followed during which the
Council indicated that representatives of Cal Skate could
appear to discuss the matter if they would like to do so.
Conflict of Interest
City Attorney Flitner briefly commented on the District
Attorney's opinion concerning what constituted a conflict
of interest.
Extension of Meeting
Upon motion of Mayor Beary, seconded by Councilman FIollings -
worth, and approved by the following vote, the Council's
11:00 p.m. adjournment time was extended for 15 minutes.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Roberts and
Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins
Resolution No. 77-186
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CEASING AUTOMATIC REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISIONS
City Manager Callinan noted that each Councilman had previ-
ously been provided with draft copies of the proposed resolu-
tion. Discussion followed during which minor changes were
made to the draft.
Councilman Hollingsworth made a motion, which was seconded
by Mayor Beary, to adopt Resoltuin No. 77 -186 as reviewed
and changed by the Council.
Councilman Eck made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote, to
amend the resolution to provide that a Planning Commission
decision may be reviewed by the City Council provided "a
majority of the City Council members voting concur ".
Resolution No. 77 -186 was adopted, as amended, by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins, Roberts
and Beary
NOES: (0) None
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Lake Mayor Beary initiated discussion concerning excavation of
Lake "All at Mountain Shadows Golf Course.
Election Ballot Councilman Eck initiated a discussion concerning the election
Counting Procedures ballot counting procedures utilized in determining the results
of the school bond election.
Upon motion of Mayor Beary, secondedby Councilman Eck, and
approved by the following roll call vote, the Council directed
that a letter be sent to the County Election Department reques
ing that when elections are conducted that affect the'local
community that ballots be counted by hand rather than by
the County's computer s y stem.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Hollingsworth, Hopkins and
Beary
NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts*
National Family Week Councilman Hollingsworth initiated a discussion concerning
designating Novmeber 20-27 as National Family Week.
Upon motion of Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Council-
man Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council pro-
clamed that one day of each week 'should be designated as
"family day".
Mary Stewart re. Mary Stewart, 578 Lorrain Court, was recognized and expressed
Growth Management her appreciation for the support of the City Council in the
Policy successful school bond election and also in re-naming the
Exception streets in the Mountain Shadows/Coleman Valley Subdivisions.
She expressed objecticn to the City Council's having approved
R. C. Roberts' request that the second phase development
of the Rancho Grande Mobile Home Park be exempt from the
city's growth management policy. Discussion followed.
Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the
meeting at approximately 11:25 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. November
20, 1977.
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Beary