2015/10/13 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 13, 2015
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 Ahanotu called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on October 8, 2015.
Present: Amy O. Ahanotu, Mayor
Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember (absent after 6:04 pm)
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta- Kenyon, City Clerk Buergler, Senior Analyst Atkins, Finance Director Howze,
Human Resources Director Perrault, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of
Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety Masterson,
Commander Strouse, and Project Coordinator Zwillinger.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Buergler.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring the Department of Public Safety
Explorers for their Dedicated Service to the Rohnert Park Community
Mayor Ahanotu read and presented the certificates to Joel Auerbach, Katie Stagnoli,
Vincent Tilson, Edgar Tovar, Jose Amador, Taylor Timmins, Sergeant Marshall, and
Public Safety Officer Miller.
B. Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) request for support of concept
regarding a safe medicine disposal ordinance for Sonoma County from Mark
Landman
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Andy Rodger, RRWA Executive Director and Mark Landman, RRWA Chair,
presented and requested City Council sign a letter supporting the concept of a safe
medicine disposal ordinance that addresses the long -term need for safe medicine
disposal options for Sonoma County communities.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Jasmine Delgadillo, Involvement Senator, Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc. (SSU ASI) provided the update.
Jasmine Delgadillo reported on JUMP is coordinating Sonoma Serves; donations have
been collected for the victims of the Valley Fire; the SSU Senate passed a resolution in
support of AB 798 affordable college textbooks; and provided copies of the Sonoma
State Star.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins announced a Special City Council Meeting/Town Hall Meeting,
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 5:30 pin at the Community Center, on Snyder Lane. The
purpose of the meeting is to share information with the community and address issues of
concern in Rohnert Park.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Terry Elliott questioned the ownership of a fence between his property and a city park
that has fallen down and requested that the City help with the fence.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, September 22,
2015
2. City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Special Meeting,
August 25, 2015
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Cash Report for Month Ending in August 2015
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2015 -165 Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for Magnolia
Park Tennis Court Rehabilitation (Project Number 2015 -02),
Awarding the Construction Contract to DRYCO Construction, Inc.,
and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA, and Authorizing
Appropriation Increases
Revenue e Ftin a (PULLED by Belforte)
3. 2015 -167 Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for Rohnert
Park Expressway Rehabilitation Phase 2 (Project Number 2015 -01),
Awarding the Construction Contract to Ghilotti Construction
Company, Inc., and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA
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4. 2015 -168 Authorizing and Approving the First Amendment to the Design
Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Engineering Inc.
Re: Building Services and Authorizing the Finance Director to Make
Appropriations
5. 2015 -169 Approving the Grant of Two Easements to Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG &E) for the Purpose of Serving Sonoma Marin Area
Rail Transit (SMART) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
D. Authorize the Purchase of Ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles including
Equipment Build -outs for the Department of Public Safety not to Exceed $425,000.00
and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchase Documentation
E. Approve a Recycled Water User Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to
Execute
F. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2015 -02 with Green Valley
Consulting Engineers for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the
Rohnert Park Expressway Rehabilitation Phase 2 Project (City Project 2015 -01)
G. Ordinance for Introduction:
1. 890 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
Adding Title 15 Chapter 15.32 to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
Relating to Expedited Permitting Procedures for Small Residential
Rooftop Solar Systems
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Belforte /Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 roll call vote: AYES:
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, Belforte, and Ahanotu, NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2015 -166 Approving the Consultant Services Agreement with Petaluma Health
Center for Gambling Assessment and Treatment Services and
Increasing Appropriations in the Problem Gambling Special Revenue
Fund
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Mackenzie) to approve Resolution
2015 -166.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5 -0 vote: AYES:
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, Belforte, and Ahanotu, NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
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8. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Ahanotu made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government
Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:37 pm in Conference
Room 2A to Consider:
Personnel Matters (Government Code § 54957)
Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation — Title: City Manager
Councilmember Mackenzie left the meeting at 6:04 pm
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 6:30 pm
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Ahanotu reported: no reportable action.
9. Approving the Principles for Developing Governance Options for the Santa Rosa
Plain Groundwater Basin under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Approve the principles for developing governance options for the Santa Rosa Plain
Groundwater Basin under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Mayor Ahanotu stepped away from the dais and Vice Mayor Belforte assumed the gavel
at 6:32 pm. Mayor Ahanotu returned at 6:34 pm and reassumed the gavel.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Belforte) to approve the recommended action.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Belforte, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Mackenzie.
10. Technology Committee Update and Recommendations
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Accept
status report on progress of the Information Technology Ad Hoc Committee and provide
direction to replace the Ad Hoc Information Technology Committee with a standing
Information Technology Committee.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to not create a standing Information
Technology Committee. Motion was arnended to include acceptance of the
status report.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Belforte, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Mackenzie.
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11. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE — Consideration of Amending Rohnert Park
Municipal Code 9.46.070 (Cost of Emergency Response)
Commander Strouse presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Introduce an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Section 9.46.070 (Limit on Liability for Emergency Response Cost
Recovery)
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Belforte) to introduce Ordinance No. 891 an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending
Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 9.46.070 (Limit on Liability for
Emergency Response Cost Recovery)
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 roll call vote: AYES:
Callinan, Stafford, Belforte, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
12. Discussion Regarding Community Center Complex Digital Sign Alternatives
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur and Project Coordinator
Zwillinger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve either sign alternative
C1 or C2 at the Community Center Complex.
Public Comment: Tom Jackson, General Manager of Veale Outdoor Advertising.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Callinan /Stafford) to approve two (2), Alternative B,
signs. Motion amended to direct staff to come back with options to
upgrade two static monument signs using the savings from replacing the
sign at the Community Center Complex.
Motion carried by the following 3 -1 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan, Stafford, and
Belforte, NOS: Ahanotu, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
13. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
Founders' Day
Councilmember Callinan reported the event went very well and thanked those that
volunteered organizing and working the event.
Mayors' and Councihnembers' Association
Mayor Ahanotu reported it was agreed to hold the meetings quarterly. Each city is to
come up with two or three regional issues to share at the February 2016 Association
meeting. Consideration of potential issues will be agendized for a Council meeting in
January 2016.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Belforte reported Sam Tharpe is the recipient of the Dr. G. Edward Rudloff
Distinguished Student Athlete Alumni Award and will be honored at this year's SSU
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony on October 24, 2015,
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Vice Mayor Belforte reported that Reverend Tharpe has requested a contribution for the
Christmas Basket program he started several years ago for Rohnert Park residents.
Council directed staff to agendize the topic at a future meeting.
15. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Callinan requested a discussion regarding park restrooms at the next
Council meeting. Council directed staff to agendize the topic at the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Belforte requested a discussion regarding moving people across town
efficiently and effectively. Council directed staff to agendize the topic at a future
meeting.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ahanotu adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7
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JC nne M. Buergler, City Clerk
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Amy O. Ahanotu, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park