2014/08/26 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, August 26, 2014
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CITY COUNCIL /RPFA /SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT
REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Callinan called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on August 21, 2014.
Present: Joseph T. Callinan, Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Vice Mayor
Gina Belforte, Council Member
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member
Pam Stafford, Council Member
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Kenyon, City Clerk Buergler, Director of Public Safety Masterson, Director of Public
Works and Community Services McArthur, Senior Analyst Atkins, Human Resources
Analyst Rankin, and City Engineer Pawson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Theeda Manning.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Jennifer Davis for Coordinating
Rohnert Park's `National Night Out' Event
Mayor Callinan read and presented the certificate to Jennifer Davis who reflected on
her experience coordinating the event.
B. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring George Martin for his Ongoing
Volunteer Work at Lydia Park Community Garden
Mayor Callinan read and presented the certificate to George Martin who spoke to the
other volunteers that help maintain the garden and park.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marn Olsen expressed traffic safety concerns on Eleanor Street and requested pen-nit
parking on a portion of the street and that emergency vehicles use a different route.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting August 12, 20111
(PULLED by Belforte)
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills /Demands for Payment dated August 26, 2014
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills /Demands for Payment Dated August 26,
2014
3. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2014
4. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2014
5. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2014
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2014 -096 Authorizing and Approving a Reimbursement Agreement by and
between the City of Rohnert Park and McDonald's USA
2. 2014 -097 Authorizing the Purchase of Eight (8) Public Works Utility Trucks
and Specialty Truck Mounted Equipment not to Exceed $310,000.00
(PULLED by Callinan)
3. 2014 -098 Supporting Sonoma County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service
Authority's Extension of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program until April 30, 2025 and Extending an Agreement with the
Service Authority Regarding the Same
4. 2014 -099 Authorizing and Approving a Consultant Service Agreement with
Dudek for Planning and Environmental Services
5. 2014 -100 Authorizing and Approving a Reimbursement Agreement by and
between City of Rohnert Park and North Bay Community LLC for
Rohnert Crossings
6. 2014 -101 Authorizing and Approving the Elimination of the Administrative
Analyst and Instrumentation Technician Positions and Creation of
the Assistant Public Works Director and Project Coordinator
Positions and Associated Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges in the
Public Works and Community Services Department
7. 2014 -102 Authorizing and Approving the Salary and Benefits Stated in the
Employment Agreement with Betsy Howze for Finance Director
Treasurer (PULLED by Callinan)
8. 2014 -103 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and
Ranges Dated August 19, 2014
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Ahanotu) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 vote: AYES: Belforte,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None
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A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting August 12, 2014
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Stafford) to approve City
Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting August 12,
2014.
Motion carried by the following 4 -0 -1 -0 vote: AYES: Mackenzie,
Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None, ABSTAINS: Belforte,
ABSENT: None
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
2. 2014 -097 Authorizing the Purchase of Eight (8) Public Works Utility Trucks
and Specialty Truck Mounted Equipment not to Exceed $310,000.00
Recommended Action(s): City Council Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase
of 1) Eight (8) utility trucks from Downtown Ford of Sacramento, California in the
amount of $238,170.57, and 2) one (1) specialized truck- mounted loader from Nixon -
Egle Equipment Co. of Tracy, California in the amount of $68,876.56.
ACTION: Moved /seconded ( Callinan/Stafford) to approve Resolution 2014-
097.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 vote: AYES:
Belforte, Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
7. 2014 -102 Authorizing and Approving the Salary and Benefits Stated in the
Employment Agreement with Betsy Howze for Finance Director
Services and Confirming the Appointment of Betsy Howze as City
Treasurer
Recommended Action(s): Approve the attached resolution which authorizes and
approves the salary and benefits stated in the Employment Agreement with Betsy
Ilowze for Finance Director Services and confirms the appointment of Betsy Howze
as City Treasurer.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve Resolution 2014-
102.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 vote: AYES:
Belforte, Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
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6. Consideration of a Nomination and Appointment of the City of Rohnert Park's
Representative to the Sonoma County Library Commission for the Remainder of a
Four -Year Term Expiring August 1, 2018
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Nomination and
appointment of candidate Barbara Mackenzie to fill the one vacancy on the Sonoma
County Library Commission for the remainder of a four -year tern which expires on
August 1, 2018.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Belforte) to nominate and appoint Barbara
Mackenzie.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Belforte,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
7. Consideration of Approving Amendments to the City's Statement of Local Goals
and Policies Concerning the Use of the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982
City Engineer Pawson and James Fabian, Fieldman, Rolapp, & Associates, the City's
Financial Advisor, presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Receive
informational presentation on land- secured financing for public improvements and
services, in general, and the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, in particular
and 2) Approve Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amended Statement of Local
Goals and Policies Concerning the Use of the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982.
Public Comment: Jeanette Lynn McFall, Keller Williams Realty and Cindy Bendelac.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Mackenzie) to approve Resolution 2014 -104
Approving the Amended Statement of Local Goals and Policies
Concerning the use of the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 vote: AYES: Belforte,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
8. Approve an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park, California, as an Urban Water Supplier, Prohibiting Certain Activities that
Waste Water and Implementing Mandatory Restrictions on Outdoor Irrigation to
Promote Water Conservation, to become Effective Immediately, and Make CEQA
Exemption Findings
City Engineer Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve an Interim
Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, as an
Urban Water Supplier, Prohibiting Certain Activities that Waste Water and hmplementing
Mandatory Restrictions on Outdoor Irrigation to Promote Water Conservation and to
become Effective Immediately.
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ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Mackenzie) to introduce and adopt Ordinance
880 an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park, California, as an Urban Water Supplier, Prohibiting Certain
Activities that Waste Water and Implementing Mandatory Restrictions on
Outdoor Irrigation to Promote Water Conservation, to Become Effective
Immediately. Title read by Mayor Callinan.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 roll call vote: AYES:
Belforte, Mackenzie, Stafford, Ahanotu, and Callinan NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
9. STANDING COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Water /Wastewater Issues Committee, 8/18
Council Member Belforte reported the committee discussed Water Conservation
Measures like `Cash for Grass' and Sub - metering on non - single family dwellings;
water rate study update; water system capacity charge update; the Copeland Creek
coordination with Sonoma State University and Sonoma County Water Agency is
going well. The committee is meeting on a monthly basis because of the drought.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Library Advisory Board, 8/19
Vice Mayor Ahanotu reported that board members are still needed and
encouraged people to apply. The library tax measure was discussed.
2. Chamber of Commerce, 8/19
Council Member Stafford reported the Chamber staff is working with City staff
on economic development and a new membership program will be coming in
September.
C. Other Reports
Regional Climate Protection Authority Special Meeting, 8/25 — Council Member
Mackenzie reported they reviewed a work plan for Climate Action 2020. City will be
looking at greenhouse gas emission reduction target.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Callinan reported on the opening of the Schroeder Hall at the Green Music Center
August 22, 2014.
Council Member Stafford reported on the Public Safety Explorer's breakfast.
Mayor Callinan announced the last Oliver's performance at Spreckels is Sunday, August
31, 2014.
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11. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL
Council Member Mackenzie attended the California Adaptation Forum dealing with
climate change.
Council Member Mackenzie received a communication from MTC stating the Hwy 101
on ramp metering lights will be activated Cotati to Windsor on September 9, 2014.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Callinan made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government
Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:59 pin in Conference
Room 2A to Consider:
1. Personnel Matters (Government Code § 54957)
Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation - Title: City Manager
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): (One Case)
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 7:41 pin.
C. Mayor's Report On Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
No reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Callinan adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:41 pm.
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nne Buergler, City Clerk
of Rohnert Park
Joseph r allinan, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park