2013/10/22 City Council MinutesMINUTES 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, October 22, 2013
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CITY COUNCIL /RPFA /RPD /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Stafford called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:04 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on October 18, 2013.
Present: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Council Member
Gina Belforte, Council Member
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Kenyon, City Cleric Buergler,
Assistant City Manager Jenkins, Director of Public Works and Community Services
McArthur, Director of Public Safety Masterson, Public Safety Lieutenant Taylor, General
Services Supervisor Kelley, Development Services Manager Ponton, Deputy Chief
Building Official Hughes, Fire Marshall Adam, Senior Analyst Atkins, Technical
Services Division Manager Mazzanti, and Deputy City Engineer Barnes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Giovanna Guerra, Evergreen Elementary Student.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation Declaring October 2013 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month
Mayor Stafford read and presented the Proclamation. Madeleine Keegan O'Connell,
YWCA Sonoma County Executive Director, accepted the proclamation.
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B. Mayor's Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for the Rohnert Park's Chamber
of Commerce 50`x' Anniversary
Mayor Stafford read and presented the Certificate to Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce.
C. Library Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Review Advisory Committee Proposed
Governance by Don Schwartz, Sonoma County Administrator's Office
Don Schwartz provided the presentation. David Dodd, Interim Library Co- Director,
was available to answer questions.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Department of Public Safety: Halloween Safety Public Service Announcement
Lieutenant Taylor and Spiderman provided the public service announcement.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dori Hudson expressed concern regarding her utility bill. City Council directed staff to
make contact and answer her questions.
Richard Armerding spoke in opposition of Measure A.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Special Meeting October 16, 2013
City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting October 8, 2013
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills /Demands for Payment dated October 22, 2013
Successor Agency to the CDC Bills /Demands for Payment dated October 22,
2013
First Quarter City Council Travel Expenditures
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
(Belforte PULLED for discussion)
2. 2013 -144 Amending the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
3. 2013 -145 Authorizing and Approving the Second Amendment to the
Consultant Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for
General Engineering and Building Plan Check Consulting Services
4. 2013 -146 Adopting a Digital Billboard Use Policy
5. 2013 -147 Authorizing and Approving the Site Lease Agreement by and
Between the City of Rohnert Park and Community Child Care
Council of Sonoma County (4C's) for Use of the Gold Ridge
Recreation Center Facility
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6. 2013 -148 Authorizing and Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant
and Amending the FY 2013 -2014 Operating and Revenue Budget
7. 2013 -149 Authorizing and Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic
Safety (OTS) Sobriety Checkpoint Program (SafeTREC) Grant and
Amending the FY 2013 -2014 Operating and Revenue Budget
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Ahanotu) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2013 -143 Authorizing the Purchase of Six (6) Ford Police Interceptor Utility
Vehicles including Equipment Build -outs Not to Exceed $240,000
Recommended Action(s): adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Callinan) to approve Resolution 2013-
143. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
7. SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(JPA)
Assistant City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): provide
direction regarding a proposed amended Joint Powers Agreement for the Sonoma County
Library System.
ACTION: By Consensus City Council concurred with staff's proposed comments
listed in the staff report.
8. FUTURE LANDSCAPE SERVICE ALTERNATIVES FOR CITY FACILITIES
AND PROPERTIES
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur and General Services
Supervisor Kelley presented the item. Recommended Action(s): retain the current model
that utilizes City staff for turf and unimproved landscape maintenance and direct staff to
prepare plans and specifications to formally bid high and low intensity street landscape
services.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Ahanotu) to direct staff to prepare plans and
specifications to formally bid 12.2 acres of high intensity and 63.3 of low
intensity street landscape services. Motion was amended to include a cost
analysis comparison in -house (include full -time employee equivalent and
equipment) and contracted services.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
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9. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS TO ALLOCATE INCREASED CELL TOWER
RENT INCOME
City Manager Gonzalez presented the item. Recommended Action(s): allocate increased
new cell tower rent income of approximately $31,200 per year to fund
repairs /renovations at existing City recreational facilities.
ACTION: By Consensus City Council directed staff to bring topic back at the next
budget process.
10. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 9.56 OF THE MUINCIPAL CODE,
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
City Manager Gonzalez and Director of Public Works and Community Services
McArthur presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Staff seeks City Council
direction on alternatives and process for developing a pedestrian safety plan for the
Municipal Golf Course.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Callinan) staff's recommendation to have
the proposed alternatives outlined in the staff report brought before the
Golf Course Oversight Committee and upon the Committee's consensus
brought before the Parks & Recreation Commission for discussion and
recommendation which would be agendized for Council consideration.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
Vice Mayor Callinan stepped away from dais 7:51 pm
11. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Manager Gonzalez presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution
Authorizing and Approving the Employment Agreement Between City of Rohnert Park
and Darrin Jenkins to Serve as Interim City Manager.
Item was reconsidered following Item 12.
Vice Mayor Callinan returned 7:53 pm
12. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES, AS AMENDED TO REFLECT LOCAL
CONDITIONS, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS
OF ARTICLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING
Development Services Manager Ponton and Deputy Chief Building Official Hughes
presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1.) Introduce for first reading by title only
an Ordinance adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code by reference, as
amended to reflect local conditions, and amending Chapter 15.04 (General Provisions
and Penalties), Chapter 15.08 (Building Code), Chapter 15.10 (Residential Code With
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Appendix G), Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code), Chapter 15.20 (Plumbing Code), Chapter
15.22 (Energy Code), Chapter 15.24 (Mechanical Code) and Chapter 15.26 (Green
Building Standards Code) of Title 15, "Buildings and Construction," of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and revising Parts of Chapter 15.36 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot
Tub Code), of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and 2.) Set a public hearing for
November 26, 2013 for the adoption of Ordinance.
Ordinance title read by Mayor Stafford.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Belforte) Ordinance 870 of the City Council
of the City of Rohnert Park, California Adopting the 2013 California
Building Standards Code by Reference, as Amended to Reflect Local
Conditions, and Amending Chapters 15.04 (General Provisions and
Penalties), 15.08 (Building Code, 15.10 (Residential Code), 15.16
(Electrical Code), 15.20 (Plumbing Code), 15.22 (Energy Code), 15.24
(Mechanical Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code), and 15.36
(Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Code) of Title 15 "Buildings and
Construction" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
Motion carried unanimously by a 5 -0 roll call vote.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Belfoi-te) to approve reconsideration of the action
taken on Item 11. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0 vote.
11. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Manager Gonzalez presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution
Authorizing and Approving the Employment Agreement Between City of Rohnert Park
and Darrin Jenkins to Serve as Interim City Manager.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Mackenzie) to approve Resolution 2013 -150.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
13. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED TO REFLECT LOCAL
CONDITIONS, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 15.28 (FIRE CODE); AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING
Fire Marshal Adam presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1.) Introduce for first
reading by title only an Ordinance adopting by reference, with applicable amendments to
reflect local conditions, the 2013 California Fire Code based on the 2012 International
Fire Code, including listed chapters, appendices, and repealing all former ordinances or
parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of the proposed ordinance or
California Fire Code, by repealing and replacing Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter
15.28 (Fire Code) and 2.) Set a public hearing for November 26, 2013 for the adoption of
Ordinance.
Ordinance title read by Mayor Stafford.
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ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Belforte) Ordinance 871 of the City Council of
the City of Rohnert Park Adopting by Reference the 2013 Edition of the
California Fire Code, as Amended, by Repealing and Replacing Chapter
15.28 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
Motion carried by a 4 -1 -0 roll call vote (Mackenzie — No).
14. STANDING COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Economic Development, 10 /10
Mayor Stafford reported topics of discussion were the way finding signs for
Sonoma State University, the electronic billboard policy, and a possible City
banner program.
2. Golf Course Oversight, 10/15
Mayor Stafford and Vice Mayor Callinan reported on the performance evaluation
process.
Education, 10/17
Mayor Stafford reported the way finding signage and casino mitigation planning
were discussed. Sonoma State would like to add to the current sign; consensus is
to wait until the City has a way finding sign program.
B. Liaison Reports
1. SCTA /RCPA, 10/14
Council Member Mackenzie reported the Climate Action 2020 stakeholder
advisory group was approved and Mackenzie's three nominations were accepted.
2. Chamber of Commerce, 10/15
Mayor Stafford reported she was presented with a 50 year proclamation from the
County Board of Supervisors and had a successful golf tournament.
C. Other Reports
1. Development Agreement Ad Hoc Committee, 10/17
Vice Mayor Callinan reported the committee discussed the University District and
South East District and the items will come before Council for discussion.
Golden Gate Bridge District: Council Member Belforte announced December 5, 2013
will be the Golden Gate Bridge tour for city council members and city managers.
Health Action: Council Member Belforte announced a Value Market is opening at the
Redwood Empire Food Bank 10:30 to 6:30 and provided the Health Action 2020
Vision for Sonoma County Impact Report — October 17, 2013 to Council.
Council Member Belforte reported the Rotary Bunco Tournament raised $2,500.
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Council Member Belforte reported Rohnert Park was highlighted at the Impact
Sonoma meeting held at Sonoma Mountain Village.
15. COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Belforte said a request was received from the Surfrider Foundation to
install "drains to the creek" decals where they are missing on storm drains and would like
to have any decals the City has in storage. The Surfriders would work on this project in
conjunction with the Public Works Department.
16. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Manager Gonzalez shared parting remarks of serving as the City Manager of
Rohnert Park and expressed gratitude. City Council commented on City Manager
Gonzalez's management of the City and expressed appreciation.
18. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Stafford made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:34 pm in Conference Room 2A
to Consider:
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6)
Agency designated representative(s): Gabriel Gonzalez
Employee Organization:
a. Unrepresented Employees
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 9:34 pm
C. Mayor's Report On Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
No reportable action.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stafford adjourned the joint regular meeting at 9:34 pm.
JoAnne Buergler, City C erk Pam Stafford, Mayoi
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