2012/06/26 City Council Minutes
MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Mackenzie called the City Council/RPF A/Successor Agency joint regular meeting to order at 5:00
pm, the notice for which being legally noticed on June 22,2012.
Present:
Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Vice Mayor
Amy Ahanotu, Council Member
Gina Belforte, Council Member
Absent:
Joseph T. Callinan, Council Member
Staff present: City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez, City Attorney Marchetta Kenyon, Assistant City
Attorney Barnhill, City Clerk Currie, Special Events Manager Abeln, Community Services Manager
Miller, Director of Finance Orme, Economic Development Manager Babonis, Director of
Development Services/City Engineer Jenkins, and Director of Public Works and Community Services
McArthur.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Manager Gonzalez.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Honoring Matthew C. Hughes on the Occasion of his Retirement from the City of Rohnert Park
Department of Public Safety
Mayor Mackenzie read and presented the Certificate of Recognition. Matthew Hughes accepted
and acknowledged the City, coworkers, and his family.
Recessed to closed session 5:07 pm
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM 2A TO CONSIDER:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation.
Significant exposure to litigation (Cal. Gov't Code section 54956.9(b)(1 )): (One case).
5. RECONVENE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OPEN SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
5 :50 pm
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6. MA YOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (GOVERNMENT CODE ~ 54957.1)
No reportable action.
7. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
A. Update on the opening of the Farmer's Market and the 4th of July in the Park event - Public
Works/Community Services
Special Events Manager Abeln announced the 4th of July in the Park Event. Community Services
Manager Miller reported on the Farmer's Market.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Reverend Dr. Tharpe inquired as to the status of his request for a building space. City Manager
Gonzalez is in the process of setting up the meeting.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPE'\ Joint Regular Meeting June 12,2012 (Pulled by Belforte)
2. City Council Special Meeting - June 12,2012
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 26, 2012
2. CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 26,2012
3. City - Cash Report for Month Ending May 2012
4. RPF A - Cash Report for Month Ending May 2012
5. Housing Successor Agency - Cash Report for Month Ending May 2012
6. Redevelopment Successor Agency - Cash Report for Month Ending May 2012
7. Specific Plan Reimbursement Fees Annual Report FY 2011-12
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2012-67 Approving and Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Budget for Fiscal Years 2012-2013 through 2016-2017 and Approving Projects
for Fiscal Year 2012-2013
2. 2012-68 Endorsing acceptance of $14,830 in Federal Funds from the 2012 Edward J.
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
3. 2012-69 Authorizing and Approving a Rental Agreement with the Rohnert Park Piranha
Swim Team for Use of Honeybee Pool
4. 2012-70 Adopting a policy for the Distribution of Tickets and/or Passes to conform to
section 18944.1 of Title 2 of the California Code Of Regulations, as amended by
the Fair Political Practices Commission
Approving a freeway maintenance agreement with the State of California for the
Rohnert Park Golf Course Drive undercrossing and State Highway Rout 101
improvements
6. 20 I 2-72 Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for
Grant Assistance Program Funds
Authorizing and Approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for Tanks 1, 3, 4, & 5
Exterior Recoating Project No. 2008-03 with Olympus and Associates, Inc.
Rejecting the Claim of Pedro Dector
Rejecting the Claim ofFloriberto Perez Ojeda
,^..ppro'ling and ,^..dopting the Strategic Implementation ,^..ction Plan for Fiscal
Year 20122013 (Pulled by Mackenzie)
5. 2012-71
7. 2012-73
8. 2012-74
9. 2012-75
10. 2012 76
ACTION:
Moved/seconded (Belforte/Stafford) and carried 4-0-1 (Callinan absent) to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 9.A.l and 9.C.10.
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A. Approval of Minutes for:
I. City CouncillRPF A Joint Regular Meeting - June 12, 2012
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Stafford) and carried 4-0-1 (Callinan absent) to
approve the minutes as amended, page 4 replace Council Member Stafford with
Vice Mayor Stafford.
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
10. 2012-76 Approving and Adopting the Strategic Implementation Action Plan for Fiscal
Year 2012-2013
Mayor Mackenzie discussed the importance of the priority development area 111 regards to
economic development activities and a community envisioning process.
ACTION:
Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) and carried 4-0- I (Callinan absent) to
approve Item 9.C. I O.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
Finance Director Orme and City Manager Gonzalez presented the item. Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 2012-77 approving and adopting the Budget for the City of Rohnert Park for
Fiscal Year 2012-2012.
Public Comment: Jane Weill inquired as to the status of the "M-Pool" swimming pool. Director
of Public Works/Community Services McArthur responded the pool is operable but closed
because of cost.
ACTION: By Consensus, City Council requested within the first quarter of the next fiscal
year a report and recommendation as to what the plans are for the City pools.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) Adopt Resolution 2012-77 approving and
adopting the Budget for the City of Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2012-2012.
Council Member Belforte stated for the record, the City has a $600,000 transfer
scheduled and $2.5 million in reserves.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Callinan absent).
11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN OUTLINE FOR THE PROPOSED
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN
City Manager Gonzalez and Finance Director Orme presented the item. Recommended Action:
consider and approve the outline to develop a long-term Financial Recovery Plan.
ACTION:
Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Belforte) to approve the outline to develop a long-
term Financial Recovery Plan. Motion carried 4-0- I (Callinan absent).
12. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 FUNDING FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Economic Development Manager Babonis and City Manager Gonzalez presented the item.
Recommended Action: provide direction to staff regarding Fiscal Year 2012-2013 funding
request from community service organizations.
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Public Comment: Diane Broadhead.
ACTION:
By Consensus, City Council directed staff to proceed with the funding
recommendations provided by staff.
13. JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
City Manager Gonzalez and Director of Development Services/City Engineer Jenkins presented
the item. Recommended Action: Consideration of the approval and adoption of a Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and the Federated Indians of Graton
Rancheria for Wastewater Services including finding that this proposed activity is statutorily
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Government Code section 12012.56(b)(1)(C) exempting intergovernmental
agreements and Public Resources Code section 21080.21 exempting new pipeline extensions of
less than one mile.
Mayor Mackenzie asked City Attorney Michelle Marchetta Kenyon for the record, if at any time
during the negotiations did they have reason to believe that the city would be in violation of
CEQA. The City Attorney responded no, and stated findings were drafted in the Resolution that
specifically address that issue and the opinion the project and approval are exempt from CEQA.
Public Comment in opposition to the item: Eunice Edgington, David Grundman, Betty
Fredericks, Chip Worthington, and Lisa Catelani.
Public Comment: Lloyd Iverson.
ACTION:
Moved/seconded (Stafford/Belforte) Adopt Resolution 2012-78 approval and
adoption of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City of Rohnert
Park and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria for Wastewater Services
including finding that this proposed activity is statutorily exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Government Code section 12012.56(b)(1)(C) exempting
intergovernmental agreements and Public Resources Code section 2 I 080.21
exempting new pipeline extensions of less than one mile. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: Ayes: Ahanotu, Belforte, Stafford, Mackenzie; Noes:
None; Abstain: None; Absent: Callinan (4-0-1).
14. STANDING COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
Council reported on the respective meetings listed below:
A. Standing Committee Report
1. Education Committee 6/25 (Stafford/Belforte)
No report given.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency 6/20 (McArthur)
Director of Public Works/Community Services McArthur reported the board elected
to extend the current compost operations contract for 4 months with the current
provider and come back for decision February 2013. The Joint Powers Agreement
expires 2017 and discussions are taking place regarding the agreement.
2. Chamber of Commerce 6/19 (Stafford)
Vice Mayor Stafford reported the new board was chosen and Chamber is financially
stable.
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3. Successor Agency Oversight Board 6/22 (Mackenzie)
Mayor Mackenzie reported the bylaws were adopted. City Manager Gonzalez
reported the Board directed staff to bring back an agreement with Betsy Strauss to
serve as legal council to the board; the item will be coming before the Successor
Agency.
4. REM1F Board Meeting (Gonzalez)
City Manager Gonzalez reported a 6.29% increase to auto/physical damage coverage
insurance premiums, no increase to property coverage premiums, and the budget was
approved. The organization's strategic planning is scheduled for September/October.
Gordon Graham will be explaining risk management in two sessions, Rohnert Park
and Fort Tuna, sometime in April 2013.
C. Other Reports
1. Mayors and Council Members Meeting, 6/14 (Mackenzie/Ahanotu)
Council Member Ahanotu reported the Sonoma County tourism director
provided a presentation on the work being done to attract visitors.
15. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Mackenzie reported recelvmg a letter from Chip Worthington, Stop the Casino 101
Coalition, stating for the record that a law suit may be filed.
16. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Mayor Mackenzie will be absent from the July 10, 2012 meeting.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:59 pm
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