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MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA)
Rohnert Park District (RPD)
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
CITY COUNCIL /RPFA /RPD /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Stafford called the City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency joint regular meeting to order
at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being legally noticed on June 6, 2013.
Present: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Council Member
Gina Belforte, Council Member
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member (arrived 5:02 pm)
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City
Attorney Barnhill, City Clerk Buergler, Utilities Services Supervisor Bracewell, General
Services Supervisor Kelley, Finance Director Orme, Accounting Supervisor Kwong,
Management Analyst Tacata, Deputy City Engineer Barnes, Fire Marshall Adam,
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Community Services
Supervisor Herman, Director of Public Safety Masterson, Development Services
Manager Ponton, and Technical Services Division Manager Mazzanti.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by James (Joe) J. Ferronato.
3. PRESENTATION
A. Mayor's Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring James (Joe) J. Ferronato on the
Occasion of his Retirement
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Mayor Stafford read and presented the Proclamation; Joe Ferronato received it and
addressed Council.
B. Mayor's Presentation of a Proclamation in Memory of Eugene Fallis
Mayor Stafford read and presented the Proclamation; Melissa and Darrel O'Neal
received it. Utilities Services Supervisor Bracewell and General Services Supervisor
Kelley presented the O'Neal's with a plaque and a photo album.
C. Update of New PG &E initiatives by Government Relations Representative Katie
Kerns
PULLED.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills /Demands for Payment dated June 11, 2013
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills /Demands for Payment dated June 11, 2013
B. Rohnert Park District Resolutions for Adoption:
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C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
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2. 2013 -087 Approving and Adopting an Outline of Certain Conditions of
Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary Adjustments for the
Unrepresented Management Employees for the period July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014
3. 2013 -088 Approving and Adopting an Outline of Certain Conditions of the
Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary Adjustments for the
Unrepresented Confidential Employees for the period July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014
4. 2013 -089 Approving and Establishing a new Special Revenue Fund — Graton
Mitigation Fund
5. 2013 -090 Authorizing and Approving the City to establish a General Services
Account (GSA) with the California Department of General Services
(DGS) which will allow the City to participate in, and make
purchases through the State and Federal Surplus Property Program
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6. 2013 0• Financing Agreement _
Bank for a Five year- Term for the Pufehase of Exemise E-q
for the Gallinan Sports & Fitness Genter (PULLED for discussion)
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Belforte) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
B. Rohnert Park District Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2013 -001 Granting Quit Claim Deed from Rohnert Park District to City of
Rohnert Park, Corporation Yard Property, APN 143 - 051 -044
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2013 -086 Accepting Quit Claim Deed from Rohnert Park District, Corporation
Yard Property, APN 143 -051 -044
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Mackenzie) to adopt Rohnert Park District
Resolution 2013 -001 and Rohnert Park City Council Resolution 2013 -086.
Motion carried unanimously by a 5 -0 vote.
6. 2013 -091 Authorizing and Approving a Financing Agreement with Exchange
Bank for a Five -year Term for the Purchase of Exercise Equipment
for the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Belforte) to adopt Resolution 2013 -091.
Motion carried unanimously by a 5 -0 vote.
D. Approval of the Foxtail Golf Course Draft Performance Measurement Criteria and
Monitoring Plan
Disclosure of potential conflict on Item 5.D: Council Members Ahanotu and Belforte,
Vice Mayor Callinan, and Mayor Stafford announced they have a potential conflict of
interest because they reside within 500 feet of the golf course. Pursuant to the rule of
necessity to establish a quorum, there was a random selection process September 13,
2011 where Belforte and Stafford were selected to participate.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Belforte) to approve the Performance
Measurement Criteria and Monitoring Plan. Motion carried
unanimously by a 3 -0 vote (Did not vote: Ahanotu, Callinan).
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6. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14
Accounting Supervisor Kwong and Finance Director Orme presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): direction to staff to finalize the proposed city budget FY 2013-
2014 for City Council adoption at its regularly scheduled meeting of June 25, 2013.
ACTION: By consensus City Council directed staff to finalize the proposed city
budget FY 2013 -2014 as submitted and prepare a resolution to declare a
fiscal emergency for City Council consideration.
7. FORMATION OF A CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AD HOC
COMMITTEE AND MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMITTEE
Mayor Stafford presented the item. Recommended Action(s): discuss and consider
formation of a Development Agreement Ad Hoc Committee for a limited term.
ACTION: By consensus City Council supported the Mayor's creation of a
Development Agreement Ad Hoc Committee for a one -year term.
ACTION: Mayor Stafford appointed Vice Mayor Callinan and herself.
8. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)
PHASE II STORMWATER PERMIT
Management Analyst Tacata and Deputy City Engineer Barnes presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Consider staff report and direct staff to submit a letter notifying
the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board ( "Regional Board ") of the City of
Rohnert Park's intent to participate in the Phase I Permit of the Co- Permittees of City of
Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, and Sonoma County Water Agency.
Callinan stepped away from dais 7:30 pm returned 7:31 pm
ACTION: By consensus, City Council authorized staff to submit a letter of intent to
the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board of the City's intent
to participate in the Phase 1 Permit of the Co- Permittees.
9. SONOMA CLEAN POWER
City Manager Gonzalez presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Discuss and
provide direction.
Public Comment in support of moving forward: John Haig, resident and Chairman of
Solar Sonoma County, and Ann Hancock, Climate Protection Campaign.
ACTION: Moved by Council Member Mackenzie to direct staff to bring this item
back June 25 to adopt a resolution to join the JPA and introduce an
ordinance that establishes the ability of Rohnert Park citizens to become
participants of the Community Choice Aggregation Program.
Motion died due to a lack of a second.
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ACTION: Moved by Vice Mayor Callinan to table the item.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Ahanotu) to direct staff to vet the item and
bring it back at a future date for Council consideration.
Motion carried by a 3 -2 vote (No: Mackenzie, Callinan).
10. PUBLIC HEARING: (Noticed May 31 and June 7, 2013)
WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING
Fire Marshal Adam presented the item. Recommended Action(s): conduct the required
protest hearing and adopt the resolution finding no defensible protests and ordering the
abatement of the noticed lots or properties.
Public Hearing Opened 7:53 pm
Public Hearing Closed 7:53 pm
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Mackenzie) to adopt resolution 2013 -092
Ordering the City Manager to Abate Weeds Constituting a Nuisance
within the City.
Motion carried unanimously by a 5 -0 vote.
11. GOLD RIDGE SCHOOL SITE
Immediately following the announcement of Item 11, Vice Mayor Callinan announced he
would be recusing himself from the dais due to a conflict of interest which arises because
he owns property within 500 feet of the Gold Ridge site. Callinan left the meeting.
Mackenzie stepped away from dais 7:55 pm and returned 7:58 pin.
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur and Community Services
Supervisor Herman presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide direction on
the long -term use of the facilities and grounds at the former Gold Ridge School site.
ACTION: By consensus, City Council directed staff to reach out to the community
regarding Alternative 2: Operate programs in the multi -use building and
leave the portable and administration buildings closed (current model);
Alternative 3: Operate programs in the multi -use building and demolish
the portable and administration buildings; and Alternative 4: Operate as a
comprehensive recreation center by continuing to utilize the multi -use
room for program operations, lease the administration and portable
buildings, and report back to City Council.
Vice Mayor Callinan returned to the dais.
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12. STANDING COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
A. Liaison Reports
1. Sonoma County Library JPA Review Advisory Committee, 5/31
Council Member Ahanotu reported the consensus of the Committee is to have
each council nominate a representative to serve on the Library Commission and
that the County Library Advisory Board should have representation also. Ahanotu
will continue to report as these issues are worked through.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority and Regional Climate Protection
Authority, 6/10
Council Member Mackenzie reported receiving the Sonoma County Clean Power
presentation. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Implementation Plan has been
renamed Climate Action 2020. The Regional Climate Protection Authority Board
has a workshop scheduled August 29, 2013.
B. Other Reports
Council Member Belforte reported on a Golden Gate Bridge toll billing issue and that
the bolts are good on the Bridge.
Mayor Stafford reported Mary's Pizza in Rohnert Park was recognized by various
entities for the company's success; on her tour of SoCo Nexus (Sonoma Mountain
Business Cluster); and Women in Business received a defensive tactics demonstration
by Rohnert Park's Public Safety Department.
Council Member Ahanotu reported the Cotati / Rohnert Park Library Advisory Board
is looking for community members to serve on the board; on the Bike Rodeo held
Saturday; and the Farmers' Market is open Fridays.
Council Member Mackenzie reported the library opened 10 years ago tomorrow and
they will be holding a special event from 5 pm to 7 pm June 12, 2013.
13. COMMUNICATIONS
14. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL
Council Member Callinan brought forward a concern from a resident on the north golf
course regarding issues created by the natural habitat and requested the Golf Course
Committee address the issue.
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
16. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Stafford made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:41 pm in Conference Room 2A
to Consider:
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code §54957.6)
Agency designated representative(s): Gabriel Gonzalez
Employee Organizations:
a. Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Local 1021
b. Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
c. Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
d. Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA)
Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 9:14 pm
B. Mayor's Report On Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
No reportable action.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stafford adjourned the joint regular meeting at 9:14 pm
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