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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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.,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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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`�'
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Quat,i4 icationz was conceAned, the on.2y candidates that te6uzed
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