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1974/03/18 City Council MinutesCall to Order Approval of Minutes ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 18, 1974 The,Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in rpgtrlar cession rommev3cina at 4:00 p.m, in the City Offices, 6750.. Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park., with Mayor Beary presiding. Mayor Beary called the meeting of:-the regular session to order at approximately 4:07 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Present: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Beary Absents (0) None Late: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Smith; their times of arrsval are specifically noted in these minutes. Staff present.for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Engineers Milt Hudis and Larry Woods, Supt. of Public Works Wiggins, and Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved$ the minutes of February 25 (5:00 and 7;30 p.m.) and February,28 were approved as sub- mitted. -.. Council Review Mayor Beary announced that the Council members would take a few minutes to go over new material just placed before them before proceeding with the meeting. City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council an addendum to the bills for approval which consisted of Feeney Insurance billies. Approval of Bills Councilman Flores inquired about the payment to Reichhold and Jurkovich for the street overlay project and some prob- lems with same on Adrian Drive, City Manager Callinan responded that the problems would be taken care of just as soon as weather permitted and that the current payment to the contractor was a progress payment, not the final one. Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores; and unanimously approved, the bills presented per the attach - ed lists, in the amount of $74,338.52 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action was taken on any communication except as noted specifically in these minutes. A.t,.,the request of Councilman Flores, City Manager Callinan read a letter received from Chief of Police George Howes of California City expressing appreciation for the assistance of Director of Public Safety Dennett and City Manager :,Ca,1.,linan in establishment of a Public Safety Department. Page 2. March 18, 1974 Councilman Smith Councilman Smith arrived during the reading of the above Arrives letter, the time being approximately 4 :18 p.m. Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion regarding cor- respondence from Thomas Frenaye regarding polling places. Upon motion f Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved, a copy of the response from County Clerk Eugene Williams to Mr. Frenaye will be pro- vided to each Councilman. Ordinance;.No: 224 3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY ROHNERT PARK CIVIC COMMISSION City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the ordinance. Upon- motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, Ordinance No. 224 was adopted: AYES: (4) Councilmen` Eck, Flores, Smith, and Beary NOES; (,0) None'' 'ABSENT :(1) Councilman Hopkins Recess ` Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 4 :25 p.m. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 4:30 p.m. Resolution "No. 74 -32 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Country Club Estates Subdivision No. 1, Unit: A) City Manager CallinaD explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 74 -32 was adopted. Ordinance No. 225 -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA -FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON AOHNEAT PARK EXPRESSWAY FREEWAY-OVERPASS City Maiiager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon niftion-PE Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimqusly� approved, Ordinance No. 225 was introduced. S' n Upon motion of Councilman Flafles, seconded by Councilman Eck, and..unanitnously approved, staff was directed to send a letter to the Department,.of- �'ransportation expressing thanks,. for the. speed limit signs.to be installed by it r.> on the overpass. :.. •Dial -A -Cab Service City'Manager Callinan read ,a pro�osed resolution outlining rules for the :Dial =A -Cab Service. Page 3... March 18, 1971+, Councilman Hopkins. .Councilman Hopkins arrived during the reading: of the above Arrives proposed resolution, the time being approximately 4 :33 p.m. Discussion followed on the proposed bus service. Mr, Jack Eddinger, Chamber of Commerce President, was ree- ognied. He commented that there is a; need to consider the commercial interests in the city, as well as a need to provide..transportation in view of the gasoline shortage, and that a fixed route would be more advantageous to shoppers than the Dial -A -Cab service; that the Chamber had a suggested program which had been endorsed by those members with which it had been discussed and that Chamber Manager Don Jones would explain same. Mr. Don Jones, Chamber of Commerce Manager, was recognized. He distributed copies of a proposed intra -city bus system which he then explained while Chamber representative Art Hollingsworth pointed out the proposed routes on the General Plan map on display. Mr. Jones advised he had gone over the route with representatives of Wofford Bus Company and the prices reflected in the proposal were quotes from Wofford. He further explained that Wofford had experience in opera - ting a similar bus system and suggested the proposal be implemented on a 60 to 90 day trial basis. Mrs. Betty Ferra of the Sr. Citizens group was recognized. She suggested that any proposed bus system be operated for a short time on`Sundays'to acommodate church goers, including those who attended the Catholic Church in Cotati. She also commented that on Lancaster Drive some of the homes are in Cotati as well as Rohnert Park and suggested the Cotati homes be provided with a run through downtown Cotati. Mr. Art Hollingsworth was recognized. He commented that the local merchants should be considered in making any decision; that costs should be compared between the Diald -A =Cab program and the program being suggested by the Chamber; suggested that Gary Sterner's new van could be used for the Chamber's proposed program; and concluded with remarks abut local merchants being very concerned about keeping shoppers in Rohnert Park. Discussion followed with Mr. Hollingsworth and Mr. Jones participating. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, to adopt the Dial -OA -Cab concept with the following provisions 1. Operation six days a week, Monday w Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. 2. Fixed route for four hours a day 4, Gary Sterner to provide the service 5. As soon as feasible, Mr. Sterner would install a radio in the van. Councilman Flores' motion failed by the following roll call vote: Page 4. March 18, 1974 AYES:' (2) Councilmen Flores and Hopkins ..-NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Smith, and Beary Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Eck, to establish a bus system with the following provisions: 1. Fixed-'route system 2. Operation six days ,a week, Monday - Saturday, from 7130 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 3. Routing to be reviewed in more detail using the Chamber of Commerce „proposed route as a guide but revised to minimize the time between points 4. Extend service to the college. Mr. Gary Sterner was recognized. He commented that a fixed route would be agreeable with hi . A brief discussion fol- lowed with Mr. Sterner.partcipating. ' Councilman Smith's motion was approved by the following roll call vote: ” AXES: (4) Councilmen'Eck,.Flores, Smith, and Beary :NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins Upon 'motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, Mr. Sterner was specifi- cally designated as the person to provide the bus service subject to- successful negotiations. Resolution No. 74 -33 ~,RESOLUTION OUTLINING AUTOMOBILE MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR USE OF PERSONAL CARS City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution. .,Upon motion of Councilman Plores,'seconded by Councilman Hopkins,,and unanimously approved, the reading of Reso- lution No. 74 -33 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution'No. 74- 34� :_; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A`CLAIM TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION k COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1971 City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution and his memo to'th0'Council dated March 15th concerning same. Councilman Smith Councilmaiy�Smith left the Council Chambers at this point Leave's and Returns in.the meeting, the time being approximately 5:28 p.m. He re.tumed at 'approximately 5:30 p.m. City-Manager Callinan also reviewed a sheet entitled "Pro- posed Use-of Monies from SB 325 Funds (SB 325 for 1974 -75) ". Discussion followed: jJ. J a a J. "M r a ch 18, 1974 -T itig' -secon seconded by Councilman Mn Rill or • �q d 'a" �bh irt! with., a �ti�&nitttotfs3 j' e arift&' reading of Resolution No. 74-34 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resat.: kilt' ' T-6j; f1. 4 1A 3F tO INERT PARK ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT (Government Code 13600 et.seq.) City Attorney-Flitner reviewed the resolution. ,.Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-35 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Project NO'- 1974-2 City Manager Callinan reviewed the bids received for Project T-efinis Courts, Alicia,, No...1974-2, Tennis Courts, Alicia and Ladybug Parks, and and Ladybug Parks -briefly reviewed his memo to the Council dated March 15th concerning the project. Resolution, -No.. 74-36 A RESOLUTION OZ AWARD,OF CONTRACT,,-LADYBUG PARK AND W C f PAkk COURTS3 k6jkT NO. 1974 ®2 J City Attorney`xitner reviewed 'resolution. Upan motion ' 0 -Cou I nn'. man" Smith ,' :seconded by Councilman im6usly a') , Ho-p, n,s and' uh&t d,,'the reading of Reso- pl rove U "said resolution was adopted. n, io i.` 'k6."`74 s'� waA:V0'_`d Wand File -"254D Co:­ un try P! h int4d''ut the location of the &-hningDiPecto'r' anp. y., _po o Club Estates, Sub. subject - subcli�isiior`i` on'tifie': Shapbli. Master plan and the No. 5,,, Units .A,&,B, subdivision maps, on display,which.reflected that Unit B t -0 the aree- in 1 si tes fox t a fr'dr-ite-A on e pa App'rqv,�,_, o, F Maps 84 noted there were 114-16tt­ in Unit A and 82 lots in Unit B. City Manager Callinan reviewed information on proposed development and timetables for proceeding with same which he had been able to obtain from the subdividers and develop- ers* Councilman Flores inquired of City Attorney Flitner what the Page 6. Marcp .� S, 1974 day who had insisted that population projections would not be changed for wastewater - treatment grant funding purposes and that the protections showed a population of 18 500 by 1985 for;the` area: City Manager Callinan responded that,.ABAG representatives 'were optimistic toward getting the population projections changed if all the agencies''And ABAG can unitedly approach the State with more realistic projections. A lengthy dis- cussion followed. Councilman Flores made a motion to approve the final maps for:Country Club Estates,,Subdivision No. 5, Units A & B, which was seconded by Councilman. Hopkins. Councilman Ek requested City Attorney Flitner to explain the legalities involved "in approving a final map. Mr. Flitner responded that if conditions.pf the tentative map have been met then the final map should be approved; that the Council had to rely on the experts' information as to' whether or not the various municipal facilities were ade- quate. Councilman Flores advised that =he and Councilman Eck had attended a meeting with school representatives during which the school representatives indicated they did not have over - crowded conditions and pointed out that application to construct a new school"cannot�be made until the existing schools are overcrowded. Councilman Smith inquired about wastewater treatment plant capacity. City Manager Callinan advised he had checked with" the plant operator who had advised that approximately 1.2 MGD were being processed which.left 300,000 MGD plant capacity remaining. Discussion followed. Councilman Tlores' motion to approve the final maps was approved.by` the following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilman Flores, Hopkins, and Beary NOES: -(2) Councilmen Eck and.Smith Councilman Smith "''stated for the record that there had been approved in`'thd` hnart Park area some 1,845 units; there had been 6Ahi:ig td show that any of these units would not fill the housing needs to be met by,the units the developer ;_•is,proposing;..there is a question whether or not there is ;sufficient'seweN capacity for all the units approved; and there is no assurance that with the number of units already approved: that this City Council ,can avoid overcrowding in the �sehools. Councilman Beary stated for the 'ecord that the developers are ssuirixng .a risk' that the city will be able to provide sewage servi'66; that the.schools;have indicated they can Page 7. March 18, 1874 provide space; that the Council has worked with the school districts to accommodate growth; that we have yet to have a classroom on double session and that he would personally continue to work with the school districts to accommodate students. -. Councilman Smith made a motion;.seconded by Councilman Eck, that with regard to the subject subdivision, the developers execute a covenant with the affected school districts that if, in the course of the,-next five years, this subdivision's school age population' should cause or contribute to an adverse effect on the quality of education as a result of overcrowding or reduce instructional classroom area, includ- ing the forcing of double sessions or use of portable units, that a maximum sum of $450 per living unit be contributed in cash to the affected school district. Discussion followed during which it was..,pointed out that the high school district had been approached previously regarding contributions for school facilities and the sch000l district had rejected the,.idea as unworkable. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated February 26 concerning school. facilities. Mr. Jimmie Rogers, 704 Brett, appeared and commented that as of today there are 16 homes occupied in the northern area; the school districts have funds and could build another school but need more students to qualify for another school; that he does not 'feel economic factors will change in the near future, and other general matters. Discussion followed. Councilman Smith's motion failed to pass by the following roll call vote: ,AYES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Beary File No. 0254 City Manager Callinan explained that any changein a Planned Shappel Area Unit Development district must come back before the'Council PUD.Plan,Change at a public hearing. Ile advised that notice of the public hearing had been given by publication in the local news - paper and mailed to property owners in the area of the development. Planning Director Skanchy explained the requested change in the plan which he and the City Attorney agreed was minor and which consstea or cz realignment ar ,:vos.s Course Ds•s.ve wc11c;i1 he pointed out on the Shapell area master plan on display. He further advised there was no change in density. Mayor Beary declared the public hearing open on File 0254 Shapell area Planned Unit Development plan change. There Page 8. March 18, 1974 being no communications received and no one desiring to be heard, the public hearing'was� closed. A brief discussion followed.. Upon motion of Councilman:Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, the requested changes•for File 0254, Shapell area Planned Unit Development plan, were approved: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck,,Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None File No.0343 City Manager Callinan read a letter from Planning Commission Big -4 Equipment Chairman Mullins`dated March 15 regarding File 0343 and Rental, Appl. explained the matter•was before the Council as a result of to Use Existing a Council request to review ail freeway frontage uses. Building and Site on Commerce Blvd. Planning Director Skanchy reviewed his staff report dated March 11 and pointed out the location of the existing facili- ty''on the General Plan map.on display, pointed out the pro - posed_sign plan and original si a plan on display, and reviewed matters concerning the existing facility. Dis- cussion followed. Mr. Charles Bradley appeared to answer questions concerning the type of equipment he would be renting and what he planned to keep -inside and outside. In response to a question from the Council., Mr.< Bradley advised: that his current location faces the freeway.in Corte Madera. Further discussion fol- lowed with Mr. Bradley and Mr. Jack Eddinger participating. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, - Planning Commission approval for File 0343 was upheld with the additional conditions that the illuminated sign be turned off when the business -is closed and its height be limited to, l5 feet to the top,.s'ubject to the applicant'. being'permtted..to, come back if it is shown that the sign will,not go,theJob intended:. AYES:' < (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES.-, ; (0)` ? None ;!Adjournment Mayor"Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:23 p.m. t an execut�ve;,session., Im'response to a question from the�aidiencP,,.Mayor Beary advised that the meeting would be reconvened in 15 minutes. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened.the meeting at approximately 7:38 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilman Hopkins. Page 9. March 18, 1974 East Cotati Avenue Discussion, and consideration of the East Cotati Avenue Water Main Water Main was deferred to later in the meeting. Parks and Recreation Mrs. Bethkioffman, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair- Commission Report mart appearAe3 nd -naow"4ng *ha On»nni1 to the nonny,* cnih- f on Recreational - - mitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission entitled Complex and'Flat "Summary of Flat Land Park and Recreational Complex ", Land Park solicited direction from the Council in proceeding. Dis- cussion followed. Councilman Hopkins Councilman Hopkins returned . to -the Council Chambers at this Returns':;. point in the meeting, the time being approximately 7 :42 p.m. Responding to a question from the Council, City Attorney Tlitner responded that if down zoning property is discussed in a public meeting with the intention in mind to acquire such land for park purposes, it definitely could be shown that the land was down zoned for a specific purpose and a hi 'gher price would probably have to be paid. Discussion followed during which it was noted that the owner of one of the more.desirable park locations had stated publicly and very vocally in favor of a flat land park and possibly he would reflect this desire in a reduced price for park land. Planning Director Skanchy; advised the Council thai'if com- mercial or industrial land is utilized for park purposes, the tax ,base of the city could be effected; and also if a.park is located in a commercial or industrial area the traffic generated would have to be considered. Discussion followed. iIp �r� mf.i j r�rZ . F f'o nc, r -WI _ -111i*h �` -or �-1 bir � •3_ i m - . y ... lo',. 4z .::,.1;., 5;:; Uj, see- ..de. � o� ^cam ..:;a. Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, staff was directed to enter into negotiations to determine which would be the more feasible purchase of property, (1) between Commerce Boulevard and the railroad, south of the Expressway; (2) north of the Expressway, south of Hinebaugh Creek west of Petaluma Hill Road; and (3) property owned by American Housing Guild bordered by Snyder Lane and the Expressway: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) .None Discussion} was held on,a gymnasium complex during which City Manager,Callinan advised that the Petaluma High School District.had indicated,it would,sell a site for a gymnasium at the Jr. :High;Scnool Site: Upon motion.: of Councilman Flores,, seconded by Councilman Smith,.and; unanimously approved, staff was authorized to approach the.high. school distr et'relative to purchasing Page 10. March 18, 1974 Mr. Gilligan explained the alternate plans for holes 4 aa.d 6 which were depicted on a plan 'displayed and entitled "Hinebaugh Creek Sections for City of Rohnert Park" and 'dated March 1974. Discussion followed. Councilman Flores made a motion to adopt Alternate 3 containe< in the report of Murray 6 McCormick, subject to Sonoma County Water Agency approval, at an estimated cost of $90,000. Mrs. Marlys Salo was recognized. She asked for an estimate of time needed to perform the construction work, how soon it could be started, and would the Council have a first and second choice if the Water Agency did not approve the Alter - nate 3 plan. Discussion followed. Engineer Hudis appeared and commented that he had been approached concerning possible liability on his part con - cerning.tbe problems at holes ''4`and 6 since he had designed the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Plan. He advised that the plan had been in existence for several years and no one had found fault with it including the Sonoma County Water Agency staff. He stated he did not feel there was any lia- bility on his part for the project and advised he did not property at the Jr. 'High School site for the purposes of constructing a gymnasium. Mrs. Hoffman solicted direction from the Council concerning the engaging of a' professional °to prepare a feasibility study for a recreational complex. Discussion followed dur- ing which the Council indicated that such a study was pre- mature; that information should be received about land pur- chase prior to having such a study done. Further discussion followed concerning a community center complex and general matters with Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkain participating., Communications The review of bids for communications equipment maintenance Equipment was deferred to later in the meeting. Maintenance Bids Engineers Report ' City Manager Callinan gave some background information'on on Holes 4 6 6 a golf course holes 4 & 6 which lead to the engaging of the Golf Course Murray & McCormick Engineers to prepare a report on methods of.correcting the flooding and silting problems at the holes. Mr. John Gilligan of Murray & McCormick appeared and reviewed his report, advising that he had consulted with city staff, golfers, Sonoma County Water Agency representatives, and Engineer Hudis in the course of preparing the report. He also advised that the'Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Project had been designed according to Sonoma County Water Agency cri- teria. Mr. Gilligan explained the alternate plans for holes 4 aa.d 6 which were depicted on a plan 'displayed and entitled "Hinebaugh Creek Sections for City of Rohnert Park" and 'dated March 1974. Discussion followed. Councilman Flores made a motion to adopt Alternate 3 containe< in the report of Murray 6 McCormick, subject to Sonoma County Water Agency approval, at an estimated cost of $90,000. Mrs. Marlys Salo was recognized. She asked for an estimate of time needed to perform the construction work, how soon it could be started, and would the Council have a first and second choice if the Water Agency did not approve the Alter - nate 3 plan. Discussion followed. Engineer Hudis appeared and commented that he had been approached concerning possible liability on his part con - cerning.tbe problems at holes ''4`and 6 since he had designed the Hinebaugh Creek Drainage Plan. He advised that the plan had been in existence for several years and no one had found fault with it including the Sonoma County Water Agency staff. He stated he did not feel there was any lia- bility on his part for the project and advised he did not Storer Cable TV Rate Increase Request Recess Page 11. March 18, 1974 feel the Council should take any action until the Sonoma County Water Agency had reviewed proposed plans. Mr. Whitey Stratton, 342 Bruce Avenue, was recognized. He commented that Alternate 3 seemed like the most practical solution and commented generally on the other plans sub mitted, Engineer Hudis, in 'responding to questions from the Council, commented that many aspects of engineering are an art, not an absolute science; that he believed his design would work; that the plans had been on file in his office for the last five years or more; they had been approved by the Sonoma County Water Agency; and that the dirt which was removed for the project was hauled to city school and park sites at a cost of $30,000. Further discussion followed. Councilman Flores repeated his motion, which was seconded by Councilman Smith, to adopt Alternate 3 contained in the report of Murray & McCormick subject to Sonoma County Water Agency approval and means of financing same. Fur- ther discussion followed. Councilman Flores' motion was approved by the following roll call Grote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Smith, and Beary NOES: (2) Councilmen Eck and Hopkins Mr. Jack Harper and Bill Schiller of Storer Cable TV Inc. appeared and briefly reviewed the material submitted to the Council -in support of the firm's request for a rate increase of $1.00 per month for residential users and answered questions of the Council concerning same. General discussion followed. Councilman Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, to increase the residential user rate by 50 per month; the commercial, first outlet rate, by $1.00 per month; and the commercial additional outlets rate by 50� per month: AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and Smith NOES: (1) Mayor Beary Councilman Smith stated that if additional data was supplied by Storer representatives to justify the $1.00 increase for residential users he would be willing to consider it again. Mr. Harper stated he believed he now understood the` infor- mation being sought and would provide such additional information prior to the next regular meeting. Mayor Beary declared a recess.at this point in the meeting, the.time being approximately 9:15 p.m. Page 12. March 18, 1974 Reccnvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. with all Councilmen present. E. Cotati Ave. City Manager Callinan,advised_ that the City of Cotati had Water Main requested that the East,:Cota -ti'Avenue 12" water main now owned by the Sonoma County Water Agency be eventually made a part of the Cotati water..,system when it is abandoned by the Water Agency at the time of connection of the Cotati Intertie in the Sonoma County Water Agency aqueduct system. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the said water main can be abandoned to the.•City,of Cotati, at that city's expense, at the time.the,Co'tati'Intertie is made provided the interests of Rohnert -Park are protected in the transfer. Communications City Manager Callinan,reviewed the bids received for mainte- 'Equipment nance of the city's communications equipment and recommended Maintenance Bids that the service contract be awarded to Redwood Communica- tions as the lowest bidder. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman.Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously, approved, award of the service con- tract for maintenance of the city's communications equip - ment was made to Redwood Communications at the bid prices set forth in the bid document. Transit Study City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Council the Transit Feasibility Study prepared by Kaiser Engineers and suggested that a work session be schduled for March 25 to consider same. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, a study session..was scheduled on March 25 at 7:00 p.m. to review the Transit Feasibility Study, Golf Course City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the proposal of Promotion Levinger and Associates for an advertising campaign to pro - mote the golf course. Discussion followed during which Councilman Smith indicated that he would like to provide input to the advertising campaign since 70% of his job deals with advertising in all types of media. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, Councilman Smith was designated as liaison to Levinger and Associates on its pro- posal for golf course promotion and report back to the Council on the feasibility of the advertising campaign. Open Space Diacussion,.was held on whether or not to place the Open Bond Measure Space Bond Measure on the June ballot. Upon " :tnotaon " "of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved,•the Open Space Bond Measure will Page 13. March 18, 1974 not be placed on the dune ballot. Meeting? with. City Manager Callinan reported on his recent meeting with Brilders Ste builders and a representative of the plywood industry don- cerning siding and certain problems with same on some homes. It was indicated at the meeting that problems bbeing encount- ered may be with faulty application and the plywood indus- try representative had indicated he would meet with the construction superintendents ` working in the city to be sure they knew how to apply the siding. Mr. Callinan noted that the builders had been put on notice that the city would be watching the situation closely and dealing with any problems in a strict manner. Recycling " City Manager Callinan advised that although a report on Center Report_ recycling had been prepared by a student intern, that some details still needed to be worked out for a recycling opera- tion and the material would be provided to the Council when it is complete. New Police Cars City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed information previouslj supplied to the Council concerning acquisition of three new police cars and advised that the Ford dealer had indicated that the cars being requested would get as good gas mileage a.s the'next smaller engine. Discussion followed. Mr Terry Wall, 7910 Santa Barbara Drive, was recognized. He suggested that two cars be purchased and made general comments on the matter'. Councilman Flores made.a motion that the contract be awarded to Bishop - Hansel Ford for three vehicles as requested. The motion died for 'lack of a second. Upon motion of'Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and approved by the following roll call vote, staff was authorized to negotiate the best buy for three mediutn� sized cars in the Ford Torino classy AYES:: Councilmen' Eck, Flores, and Smith NOES: (2) Councilmen Hopkins and Beary Additional Fire City Manager Callinan advised that consideration of an Services - Vehicle additional fire services vehicle should be deferred pending receipt`of, additional information. Site for Street Machine Club City Manager Callinan reported that staff had surveyed city owned sites for a location of a building for the Rohnert Park Street Machine Club and was recommending a site at the Wastewater Treatment Plant since it had a paved access road and was not near any residences. A brief discussion fol- lowed*. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the recommended site for the Street Machine Club was approved. Page 14. March 18, 1974 Codifying City City Manager Callinan requested that Book Publishing Company Ordinances be authorized to commence work on codifying the city ordi- nances and advised that there were funds in the budget for same. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following roll call vote, Book Publishing Company was authorized to commence work on codi- fyitig the city ordinances: AYES. (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, and.Smith NOES: (1) Mayor Beary Mayor Beary stated for the record he did not feel the time is,right to spend $4,400 on codifying city ordinances even though there is money budgeted for it. Contact with FHA City Manager Callinan advised that he had contacted FHA representatives and had been advised that everythipg1 was fine in this area, that newspaper articles to the con, -_ trary were in error, and that ;a correction was to have been printed. Meeting with I City Manager Callinan advised that the Petaluma High Petaluma Board School District Board of Education had suggested Tuesday, of Education April 2 for the annual joint meeting of the Board and the City Council. A brief discussion followed during which the Council members indicated agreement with the suggested date. Data Processing City Manager Callinan advised.that, to his knowledge, Rohner•t Park is the only city in the area with its General ledger on data processing. Wastewater. City Manager Callinan advised that the city's report on Treatment wastewater treatment facilities, as filed with the state, Facilities recommends connection with the -Llano plant and if the Council . wants to pursue other alternatives, a meeting should be held as soon as possible with representatives present from the Water Quality Control Board, City of Santa Rosa, et al. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and approved by the following voice vote, a- meeting will be scheduled for Monday, March 25 at 8:30 p.m. to dis- cuss wastewater treatment facilities: AYESI (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith, and Beary ;NOES: (1)4.'Councilman Hopkins City Engineer City.Manager Callinan advised that the time is rapidly approaching.when a full -time city engineer is needed. A brief discussion followed. Page 15. March 189 1974 Colegio Park City Manager Callinan advised work would be commenced as Improvements soon as possible to construct a concession stand, restrooms and bleachers at Colegio Vista Park using city forces to build same. Tree Planting Councilman Flores advised he had been working with the Program Jaycees on the tree planting program and would like to meet with staff to make arrangements for same. Executive Mayor Beary advised that at the executive session held Session earlier in the evening, Councilman Flores had indicated his desire to be on the Cities-Schools Coordinating Committee and Mayor Beary appointed Councilman Flores to so serve. Park Plaza Councilman Eck inquired about the status of improving the Shopping Center entrances to the Park Plaza Shopping Center. City Manager Entrances Callinan responded that lines had been painted in the _-..-tic entrances and Mr. Garrison had been written requesting alteration of the driveways. Mr. Callinan advised that he would follow-up further. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. to March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Depufy Ci WClerk APPROVED* Mayor