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1977/08/08 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 8, 1977 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. The regular session was preceded by an executive session which commenced at 7:00 p'.m and at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which was.held to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Call to Order Mayor Beary called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:20 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call`''esent: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Roberts and Beary Absent: (0) None. Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan,�City Attorney Flitner,.:Finance Director (harbonneau and Planning Director Skanchy. Approval of Minutes, Councilman iiopkins, informed that the minutes of July 25th, page 13,,captioned "Vern Smith ", should contain his comments denoting the fact,that insofar as payment of the printing charges for the Candidate's Campaign Statement of Qualifica- tions was,:concerned, the only candidates that refused to pay their financial obligation were those who had lost the election. Councilman.Flores noted that the motion contained in the July;12th. minutes, page 3, changing.the title of "Public Safety Supervisort4 should be "Public Safety Sergeant ". Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, with Councilman Eck and Roberts abstaining from the July 25th minutes, the minutes of June 27 and July, 1-1, were approved as submitted and July 12 and July 25 were.approved as corrected. Approval of Bills Upon motion. of Councilman Flores,;seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, the bills per the attached list in the amount of $357,447.50.were, approved. Cats Kathy Anderson, 299 Burton Court, was recognized and queried the Council as to what could be done concerning her neighbor, residing,at 304 Burton Court, who owned 20 or more cats. Discussion followed between Council members, City Manager Callinan and City Attorney Flitner concerning keeping numerous cats in excess of the number allowed by the City ordinance. Mr. Harry Weaver, 307 Burton Avenue, was recognized and collaborated Mrs.>Henderson °s statement that several calls had been made to the Department of Public Safety concerning the matter. Page 2 August 8, 1977 City Attorney Flitner indicated he would contact residents who had expressed a willingness to testify at a trial concern - ing the matter and who had left their names and addresses with the Deputy City Clerk. Mayor.Beary expressed appreciation for the residents having brought the matter to the Council's attention and advised that citizens would kept abreast of the situation. fa 0 ab fb a u a ae fe de d° C 0 N.S E N T C A E N D A R` City Manager Callinan referred the Council to his memo to the City Council, dated August 5, 1977, for explanation of all the matters on the Consent Calendar. Resolution No. 77 -134 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (For Service to Well No. 15) Resolution No. 77 -135 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION "(Southwest Boulevard at No Name Street Signals, Project No. 1976 -18) Resolution No. 77 -136 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION '(Forming Certain Examining Services) Resolution No. 77 -137 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution Nos. 77 -134 through 77 -137, as listed on the Consent Calendar section of the meeting's agenda, was waived and said resolu- tions were adopted. °' ' •'• a °° ee � ee ' ei aB ee "d °. ib' °° i..' eC i en° ie iC °. °e en iv.° °C °0n ° °i °d °n' °d °i 9 °n e. Ordinance No. 336 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change - Siskel Property-A.P. No. 143- 04.0 -21) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, reading of Ordinance No.` 336 was waived and said ordinance was adopted. AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary ABSTAIN:(2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts Ordinance No. 33.7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (Zoning Map Change - W.R.K. Co. -A.P. No. 143- 033 -20) City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Ordinance No, 338 Page 3 August 8, 1977 Uponmotion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the following vote, reading of Ordinance No. 337 was..waived and said.ordinance was adopted AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Beary ABSTAIN: (2) Councilmen Eck and,Roberts AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ,THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIRE- MENT SYSTEM City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Ordinance No. 338 was waived and said ordinance was introduced. Resolution No. 77 -138 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT (PROJECT No. 1956 -1, Assessment No. 6.52.1.11.1 -1) City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo dated August 5, 1977. Mayor`Beary declared the scheduled public hearing open on Project No. 1956 -1, Amended Assessment No. 6.52.1.11.1 -1. There being no one desiring to be heard and no written, communications received, Mayor Beary closed the public, hearing. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. 77- 138 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Proposed 1977 -78 City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Budget City Council. Discussion followed concerning the Chamber's presentation of its financial report and budget for opera- tions. Mayor Beary indicated that he had received a telephone call from a member of the Chamber of Commerce requesting that its presentation of the financial report and budget be continued. Discussion followed. Mayor.. Geary declared the public hearing open concerning the City's. Proposed 1977 -78 Budget. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written, correspondence received, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Flores made a motion, which.was seconded by Mayor Beary, to ,amend the Proposed 1977 -78 Budget to provide for the existing agreement between the Chamber and the City regarding the 60/40 split of business license fees. Page 4 August 8, 1977 Councilman Eck made a motion, which was seconded by Council - man Hopkins, to amend the original motion to provide that the expenditure of funds be as outlined by staff (see Mr.. Callinan's transmittal letter dated June 27, 1977). Discussion followed. Councilman Hopkins withdrew his second and the motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Flores' original motion to amend the Proposed 1977 -78 Budget to provide for the agreement between the Chamber and City regarding the 60/40 split of business license fees was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: (3)•Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Roberts Resoluuion No. 77 -139 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF'ROHNERT PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977 -78 Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins,, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimoulsy approved, reading of Resolution No. 77 -139 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Councilman Flores stated that the Council had approved a specific amount of money for the Chamber, however, that the Chamber officials were scheduled to make a appearance before the Council and if they didn't present their budget to the Council then he would be willing to re- consider the City's present agreement with the Chamber for the 60/40 split of business license fees'. Earl and Ann Bailey, City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Taxi Cab Service City Council concerning Earl and Ann Bailey's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in order to operate a taxi cab service within Rohnert Park, informed that the notice of public hearing had been pub- lished in the local newspaper and copies of the background report disseminated to Council members. Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on the applica- tion of Earl and Ann Bailey for a Certificate of Public Convenience.and Necessity to operate a taxi cab service within the City of Rohnert Park. It was noted that the applicant was not present in the audience. There being no one desiring to be heard, and no written communications received, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing closed. Discussion followed concerning postponing the matter until the applicant arrived. Resolution No. 77 -140 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO EARL AND ANN BAILEY FOR TAXI CAB SERVICE Upon motion of Mayor Beary, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and approved by the.,following roll call vote, reading of Resolution No. 77 -140 was waived and said resolution was adopted, File No. 0548 - Qantas Development Corp.' Application,. for Rezoning and Precise Development Plan and Arch. Review Page 5 August 8, 1977 AXES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts City Manager Callinan informed that Mr. Joslyn of Qantas Development Corporation had requested that consideration of the precise development plan and architectural review as well as rezoning for a 104 unit fourplex development, located in the vicinity of the proposed extension of Avenida Calla, be continued. Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on Qantas Development Corporation's application for precise development plan and architectural review of a 104 unit fourplex develop - ment located south of Southwest Boulevard, adjacent to the proposed.extensicn of Avenida Calla and rezoning from ,. ... "A" to IIRM- 2000 -PDII District.. Mrs. Elaine Trowbridge, 6039 Elsa Avenue, was recognized and commented that at the`July 25th meeting she had requested the Council not to approve the proposed project because of the shift and /or imbalance between a proportionate ratio of multiple family and single family units. She expressed that a massive amount of multiple family development will eventually degrade the"community and requested that the city's General Plan be updated and revised in order to assure the community's balance. Mrs. Trowbridge opioned that many areas in the City should be Ildown- zoned °. There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no written communications received, Mayor Beary declared the public hearing continued to August 22, 1977. File No. 0552 City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Pacific Telephone & City Council concerning" architectural review of Pacific Telegraph Co., Telephone and Telegraph Company's communications and equip - Architectural ment. facility to be located south of Utility Court. Review Mr. Les Jones, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, was recognized and requested the Council to re- consider the.original site plan and elevations of the proposed structure. Discussion followed., Mr. Lionakis, architect, was recognized and informed that the original structure's facade had been re- designed and described the elevations, site plan and model of the re- designed.structure. Councilman Flores bade a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Hopkins:, to grant architectural approval to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's re- designed "equipment and communications structure, subject to conditions .contained in the July 11, 1977 planning staff report. Mr. Howard Boggs, 5430 Commerce Boulevard, was recognized and. complimented the new architectural treatment of the facility and compared the proposed structure to the Grainger building's appearance. Discussion followed. Page 6 August ';, 1977 .,Councilman Flores' motion to grant architectural approval to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph's equipment and communica= Lions structure, subject to conditions, was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Mr. Lionakis was again recognized and requested that the the telephone company be allowed to fence the building site for security reasons and solicited input from the Council concerning the'type of fencing it desired.` Mr. Howard Boggs was recognized and questioned if it would be possible to have landscaping once the fencing was installed Mr... Lionakis responded that the security fence would not t inhibit landscaping of the 'site. Mr. Boggs asked if landscaping could be installed on the north side of the building site. Mr. Lionakis informed that the telephone company was prepared to install chain link fencing with redwood slats and generally commented on the relationship between the fence and landscap- ing. Discussion followed between members of the Council during which it was,indicated that the landscape plan and fencing - would be reviewed at the same time,` File No. 0477 -. City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the R.C.W. Development, City Council' concerning R.C.W. Development Corporation's Application for application for architectural review of 11,000 and 5,000 Architectural Review square foot commercial structures and a 1,335 square foot drive -in restaurant to be located in Padre Shopping Center east of Commerce Boulevard and north of Rohnert Park Express- way. Mayor Beary Leaves Mayor Beary turned the gavel over to Vice -Mayor Hopkins, who assumed chairing of the meeting; and left the Council Chamber,- at approximately 806 p.m. Planning Director Skanchy read his planning staff report dated July 25, 1977, described the site plan and elevations which were displayed, and informed that the Planning Commis - sion had granted architectural approval subject to the conditions contained in the planning staff report. Discus - sion followed. _ Mr. Jim Lugar, R.C.W. Development Corporation, was recognized and generally commented on the drive -in restaurant facility. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and approved by the following vote, R.C.W. Development Corporation's application for architectural approval of a 11,000 and 5,000 square foot commercial structure and a 1,335 square foot restaurant was approved subject to those conditions contained in the Planning staff report, Upon motion of-Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, Codding Enterprises' application for architectural review of a 8,400 square foot retail commercial structure to be located west of the Park Plaza Texaco Service station was approved subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff report and .further stipulating that the landscaping plans and signs be re- submitted for the Council's review. AYES': (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN: (1)..,Mayor Beary: Page 7 August 8, 1977 AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck,,Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (0) None ABSENT: (1) Mayor Beary. ;. Discussion followed between staff and Council members concern- ing three proposed entrance signs for the Padre Town Shopping Center. Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the,following vote, R.C.W. Development Corporation's application for architectural review of detached entrance signs for Padre Town Shopping Center was approved subject to conditions contained in the planning staff report. AYES: (4) Councilmen..ECk, Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (0) None: ABSENT: (1) Mayor Beary' .File No. 0473 - City Manager.Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Codding Enterprises City Council concerning Codding Enterprises application Application for for architectural review of a 8,400 square foot retail ARchitectural Review commercial building to be located immediately west of the Park Plaza Texaco Service station. Planning.Director Skanchy reviewed his planning staff report dated July <25, 1977, described the site plan and elevations which were displayed, and informed that the Planning Commis- sion approved the application subject to conditions. Mayor Beary Returns Mayor Beary returned to the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:20 p.m., and resumed.chairing of the meeting. Mr. Doug Craig, representing Codding Enterprises, was recog- nized and participated in a discussion with Council members and staff regarding location of a refuse disposal area, landscaping and construction materials. Councilman Eck made a motion to deny Codding Enterprises' application for architectural review of a 8,400 square foot'retail commercial structure: Said motion died for .lack of a second. Upon motion of-Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, Codding Enterprises' application for architectural review of a 8,400 square foot retail commercial structure to be located west of the Park Plaza Texaco Service station was approved subject to those conditions contained in the planning staff report and .further stipulating that the landscaping plans and signs be re- submitted for the Council's review. AYES': (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN: (1)..,Mayor Beary: Page 8 August 8, 1977 Mayor Beary noted for the record that he abstained from voting because he did work for Codding Enterprises. Councilman Flores requested that the minutes reflect the Council's concern for landscaping of the approved structure, particularly to the north of the facility, Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at'•this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8:40 p.m. Reconvene File No. 0216 - Sonoma Grove Use Permit Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m. City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the City Council concerning whether or not the use permit for Sonoma Grove should be revoked, revised or amended. He informed that copies of the May 11, 1977 planning staff,,, report had -been disseminated to each Council member, that the Planning Commission recomfaended that the use permit be extended for one year subject to the original conditions of approval, and that staff recommended that the use permit be revoked oked or amended so that the City could impose those conditions contained in the planning staff report., Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open to consider the use permit issued to Octagon Company for a travel trailer park known as Sonoma Grove and possible revocation, revision ^- 'amendment to +11,:N use e-Vnyn;+ Planning Director Skanchy noted that copies of correspondence received concerning Sonoma Grove had been disseminated to each Council member. Mayor Beary asked'If anyone in the audience desired to speak in favor of 'revoking the use permit for Sonoma Grove travel trailer park. Mr. David Lither was recognized and informed that he had lived in Sonoma Grove for five months and that he had provided approximately 50 pages of material to Planning Commission and Council members. Mr. Lither commented on the possibility of revoking the use permit. for Sonoma Grove in order to imnose'some reasonable conditions on the use and then re- new the use permit. subject to those amended conditions. Mayor Beary asked if anyone in the audience desired to speak against revoking the use permit for Sonoma Grove travel trailer park.., Mr. Alexis Tellis, owner of Sonoma Grove travel trailer park, was recognized and,.generally commented on the original use permit approval.fo ' r; ' S ' onoma Grove noting that its purpose was to provide a new concept in housing. Mr. Tellis generally reflected on the growth of the travel trailer park as a community over the past five years and observed that the grove was probably one of the few places where single or married parents could have children and attend school as well. He advised that he had appeared before Page 9 August 8, 1977 the Planning Commission on various other occasions mostly having to do with technical violations. Mr. Tellis informed that the Planning Commission had inspected the grove prior to its public hearing and subsequently granted use permit extension for one year. He commente4 :on' the Council's directive to schedule consideration of revoking the Sonoma Grove use permit before the Planning Commission and City Council and informed that the grove had•been- substantially cleaned up and that it would continue to improve. Mr., Tellis informed that he was prepared to make a slide presentat tion if the Council so desired, Mayor Beary, after polling members of the Council, determined it would not'be necessary to have a slide presentation because Councilmen had'toured. the facility. Mr. Tellis, upon questioning of City Manager Callinan, informed that although a permanent solution`to the parking problems in Sonoma Grove had not been attained, that the interim parking lot located,on the Pollard property would - be continued. Mr. David.Lither was again recognized and asked if he could question Mr. Tellis. Mayor Beary explained the pro cedures in conducting a public hearing. Mr. Mike Major was recognized and informed that he was an original resident of Sonoma Grove and offered to answer any questions the Council members might desire to ask him. Mr. Ken Lardman,, 10 Alexis, was recognized and commented that because the country was based on the principle of an individuals freedom and rights, that if the Council revoked the`Sonoma Grove use permit that they (residents of the Grove) could do the same to the Council. There being no one further desiring to be heard, and no other written communications received, Mayor 'Beary declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Hopkins made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Eck, to ratify the Planning Commission's recom- mendation that the octagon Company's use permit for Sonoma Grove travel trailer park be renewed for one year, subject to the original conditions of approval. City Manager Callinan indicated that he would like to _review various comments and recommendations contained in the May 119 1977 planning staff report. Discussion followed between Council members; staff and Mr. Tellis regarding compliance with the original use permit conditions, walk through inspec- tions conducted from time to time, provision for parking and long -term solution for same, placement of fire I in residential units and various other viola- extinguishers of tents, installation of play equipment for children,' dog /animal control, re- painting and refurbish- ing of existing structures, debris and placement of waste Page 10 August 8, 1977 disposal 'containers, and various.,other conditions which staff recommended be placed on the use permit in addition to the original use permit conditions. Councilman Hopkins 'Councilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers during the Leaves and Returns above discussion, the time being approximately 9:30 p.m. and returned at approximately 9:50 p.m.. Councilman Hopkins' motion to ratify the Planning Commission °s approval of Octagon Company's use permit for Sonoma Grove travel trailer park for one year was unanimously approved by .a roll call vote. File No. 0205 - City Manager Callinan infomed. that work had commenced on Mountain Shadows / some of the lots in the Mountain Shadows /Coleman Valley Coleman Valley Subdivisions and that the golf course plans would be presented Subdivisions to the Council in the near future. Sewer Connection City Manager Callinan reviewed .his August 5th memo to the Fees -Advance Council concerning submittal of .a check in the amount of Payment by Debra $65,200 by Debra Homes to cover sewer connection fees on Home, Inc. the initial unit of the Coleman Valley Subdivision development Mr. Callinan, advising that the check had not yet been deposited, solicited the Council's opinion as to whether or not the advance payment of the fees should be accepted prior to issuance of the building permits. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion to accept payment of the City's sewer connection fees at the time of the issuance of building permits. Said motion died for lack of a second. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, the City Council authorized staff to accept advance payment of the sewer connection fees from Debra Homes for the Cole- man Valley Subdivision. AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (1) Councilman Eck ABSTAIN: (l,) -Mayor Beary `Mayor' :Beary abstained because of a possible conflict of interest. Bus Service - City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Council concerning receipt of a.letter from the County Department of Public Works regarding proposed new bus routes through the community. The Council made no specific recommendations or suggestions concerning' subject :letter. Councilman Hopkins' Coun`e -ilman Hopkins left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves in the meeting,:the time being approximately 10:08 p.m. Page 11 August 8, 1977 Marin /Sonoma Mosquito City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Abatement District City Council concerning receipt of ,a letter from the Marin/ Sonoma Mosquito Abatement District concerning costs exceeding $.500 for mosquito control associated with the damming of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Beary, and unanimously approved, the Council went on record as willing to accept the responsibility for costs exceeding, $500 incurred in mosquito abatement associated with the .Laguna de Santa Rosa.dam project. Joint Cotati - Rohnert City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Park City Councils City Council concerning the August 29th joint Cotati - Rohnert Meeting Park City :Councils meeting. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned to the Council Chambers at Returns this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 10:10 P.M. San Simeon Subdivision City Manager Callinan reviewed his August 5th memo to the Request for Issuance Council concerning Ward Ryder Company's request that they of Building Permits be allowed 25 building permits for the San Simeon Subdivision. Mr. Callinan indicated that staff recommended approval of the request because there had been a considerable "down - zoning" from the designated. land use for the project. Discussion followed. -Mr. Allan Kay, representing Ward Ryder Company, was recognized. Councilman Flores made a motion to grant issuance of 25 building permits to Ward Ryder Company contingent upon deducting that amount from the number of units allocated for the 1978 construction, year, i.e. 650 units less 25 units = 625 units.' Discussion, followed between Council members, staff with Mr. Kay participating. Councilman Hopkins seconded the motion. Councilman. Flores stated for the record that the rational for determining as appropriate the issuance of 25 building permit/ was based on the fact that the applicant had "down - zoned" the property from the designated General Plan land use and that the number of building permits approved would be deducted from next year's allocation of building permits, also, because there were_no objections expressed. Councilman Flores' motion to approve issuance of 25 building 'permits to Ward Ryder Company for San Simeon Subdivisnn, subjects) certain provisions, was approved by the following roll call vote. AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins and Roberts NOES: (2) Coiucilmen Eck and Beary Councilman Hopkins, noting that there was a trend towards down- zoning land, opioned that some formula should be imple- mented to make special provisions under the City's Growth Councilmen Eck and,Roberts withdrew their first and second respectively. Page. 12 August 8, 1977 Management Plan for developers who have down -zoned land and requested that the item be scheduled for the August 22nd meeting. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council. No action.,was:taken on any communications except as specifically noted in these minutes. Well Nos. -14�: 15 6 16 Councilman Eck.initiated'a discussion concerning item No. 18 of the communications outline, being a letter from City . Engineer Brust to E. E. Luhdorff company concerning progress of well Nos. 14, 15 and 16 ". Cotati- Rohnert Par] Councilman Hopkins noted that the City had received a respons( School.District. i from the Cotat Rohnert Park School District concerning administrators living within school district boundaries. Mayor Beary noted receipt of School. Distract Superintendent Davidson's letter.,express:ing appreciation re. Emily.Avenue Annex School. Resolution No. 77 -141 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING THE `DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS'TASK FORCE MEMBER (911 and Regional Dispatch) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution No. -. 77 -141 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Mechanic Position City Manager Callinan reminded that a mechanic's position had been approved in the Proposed 1977 -78 Budget and recom- m ended that the position's salary range be set at $860 - 51045. Discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins;'seconded by Councilman Eck, and by the following roll call vote, the .approved City Council,approv.ed setting the salary range fcr the Mechanic's postion,.at $860 - $1045. AYESo..(3) Councilmen Eck, Flores and Hopkins r.rn ran. t n1 P.., ,v,ni l mor, PnhAy%t_C AT1A Rears Emily Avenue Annex City Manager- Callinan briefly commented on the dedication School Dedication of Emily Avenue Annex School. Discussion followed. Councilman Eck made a motion, which was seconded by Council - man Roberts, that dedication of the`Emily Avenue Annex School be conducted during the Founder's Day weekend. Discussion followed concerning expenditures for hosting a dedication and /or reception. Councilmen Eck and,Roberts withdrew their first and second respectively. Page 13 August 8, 1977 Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the .following vote, the City Council directed staff to contact various developers and determine if.they would be willing to host the dedication of the. Emily Avenue Annex School. AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Roberts E.D.A. Drought City Manager Callinan informed that it appeared that the Assistance City would be offered 20% federal funding under the Emergency Drought Releif Act for various drought related facilities. Mr. Callinan generally commented on the City's good,financial condition and foresight and thus having an affect on the amount of the grant. He requested permission to send a letter to local and federal officials concerning the low amount of the grant and said amount being related to the City's good financial condition. Expressway West City Manager Callinan informed that Mayor Beary had appeared before the Board of Supervisors concerning the extension of Rohnert Park Expressway westward and advised that the Board had authorized the preparation of an environmental impact report. Discussion followed. County Employee's Councilman Roberts informed that he had read a particular Remark County employee's remark concerning the odor around the fair grounds being related to the Rohnert Park sewage treat- ment facilities and generally commented on the validity of the remark. Councilman Roberts made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Flores, that a letter be sent, over the Mayor's signature, to the County Board of Supervisors concerning county employees using discretion in making unsubstantiated remarks. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2) Councilmen Flores and Roberts NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Beary ABSTAIN: (1) Councilman Hopkins Public Safety Month Councilman Roberts noted that the Department of Public Safety had been in existence over 13 years and requested that the Mayor issue a proclamation designating "Public Safety Mon -h ". Mayor Beary directed that staff prepare an appropriate proclamation for his signature. Contra Costa County Councilman Eck requested that time be allotted on the next Position on Delta Council meeting agenda to discuss the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors position on the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta. Page 14 August 8, 1977 National League of Mayor Beary gave a report on the National League of Cities Cities Conference, Conference held in Las Vegas. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 0*45 p.m. 't " Deputy City Clerk APPR`�' r - ° *Pe,t Counc Zman ffopki u couection, contained in the August 8, 1977 minutes, he commented that' nzo4an as payment o4 the p>z,i.Y,t ing cha tg ens bon the Candidate's Campaign Statement o4 Quat,i4 icationz was conceAned, the on.2y candidates that te6uzed to pay the v 6 inancia2 obt i.gat i,on. weAe those who had .lost eet "on ® A e m" "