2015/08/11 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 11, 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 5:02 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on August 6, 2015.
Present: Amy O. Ahanotu, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Absent: Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor
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, Acting Development Services Director and City
Engineer Pawson, Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, and
Director of Public Safety Masterson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chisomaga Nlemigbo.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificates of Recognition:
1. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Pediatric Dentist Dr. Jamie
Sahoura for her Recent Fundraising Efforts Benefitting the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society
Mayor Ahanotu read and presented certificates to Dr. Sahoura and Jayden
Zentner, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Boy of the Year. Dr. Sahoura thanked
Council for the recognition and announced the 2nd Annual Petaluma Superhero
5K & Fun Run, September 19, 2015 in Walnut Park, which benefits local children
with cancer.
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4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Director Masterson provided a briefing
regarding National Night Out held August 4, 2015.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Duffy requested City Council work with the Department of Public Safety and begin
discussions on implementation of Recommendation 2.8 on the President's Task Force of
21 st Century Policing regarding community policing. Mr. Duffy supports the City's
decision to hire an outside investigator for the McComas incident and suggested using
one of the nationally recognized law enforcement accountability organizations.
Peter Alexander shared his thoughts on cancer origins, on the McComas incident, and
requested the City make greater considerations for those with impairments attending
Council meetings.
Ryan Spoon shared his thoughts on the McComas incident; is not in support of the
officer's behavior; and urged the Council to address respect for civil rights.
Elizabeth Fredericks spoke regarding the proceeds from the sale of the stadium lands and
requested the funds be set aside to study ways to lower sewer rates.
Alan Moody expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of assistance and
accommodations provided by the City related to his disability; spoke in opposition to
Item 6.C.1 noting that City Manager Jenkins is a member of the REMIF board of
directors, and expressed dissatisfaction with how he was treated by the Rohnert Park
police.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council /RPFA /Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, July 28, 2015
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills /Demands for Payment dated August 11, 2015
2. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending June 2015
3. Successor Agency — Cash Report for Month Ending June 2015
4. RPFA- Cash Report for the Month Ending June 2015
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2015 -130 Delegating to the City Manager Authority to Reject Claims Under
the California Government Claims Act, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 935.4
2. 2015 -131 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Updating and
Reaffinning the City's Policy and Complaint Procedure against
Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
D. Accept Resignation from Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board Member Diane
Broadhead and Direct Staff to Send Letter of Appreciation
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Mackenzie /Callihan) to approve the Consent Calendar.
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Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte.
7. Sonoma County PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Financing Marketplace
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt
resolutions and amendments to Joint Powers Agreements to allow residents to participate
in financing programs for water and energy efficiency upgrades and installation of
renewable energy through the Sonoma County PACE Financing Marketplace.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Callinan) to adopt Resolution 2015 -132
Consenting to the Inclusion of Properties within the City's Jurisdiction in
the California Hero Program to Finance Distributed Generation
Renewable Energy Sources, Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements
and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Approving the Related
Amendment to a Certain Joint Powers Agreement with Western Riverside
Council of Governments.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte.
ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Callinan) to adopt Resolution 2015 -133
Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority to Accept Applications from Property Owners, Conduct
Contractual Assessment Proceedings and Levy Contractual Assessments
within the Incorporated Territory of the City; and Authorizing Related
Actions.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte.
8. Authorizing and Approving an Agreement for Purchase and Sale (Including Joint
Escrow Instructions) and Terms of Development for 5870 Labath Avenue (Stadium
Lands) and Designation of Use of Proceeds from Property Sale
Assistant City Manager Schwartz and Senior Analyst Atkins presented the item. Bruce
Orr was available to answer questions. Recommended Action(s): Adopt a resolution
authorizing and approving an agreement for purchase and sale (Including Joint Escrow
Instructions) and terms for development of 5870 Labath Avenue (Stadium Lands) and
designation of use of proceeds from property sale.
Public Comment: One speaker (no name provided).
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ACTION: Moved /seconded (Stafford /Mackenzie) to adopt Resolution 2015 -134
Authorizing and Approving an Agreement for Purchase and Sale
(Including Joint Escrow Instructions) and Terms for Development of 5870
Labath Avenue with 356 Advisors and MJW Investments.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4 -0 -1 vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Ahanotu, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Belforte absent), consideration of the
designation of use of proceeds from the property sale will be continued to
August 25, 2015, to allow for consideration by the full Council.
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
Water Conservation
Councilmember Stafford commented on water capacity and referenced an article in the
Press Democrat, Close to Home: Taking the lead on water conservation, written by
Councilmember Mackenzie.
NoonTimes
Councilmember Stafford reported Councilmember Mackenzie spoke about SMART.
Rohnert Park Health Center
Councilmember Stafford reported the Rohnert Park Health Center opens August 12,
2015.
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Councilmember Stafford reported on the Photography Exhibit, August 11 -15, 2015.
National Night Out
Councilmember Stafford reported on the event.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alan Moody expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of assistance and
accommodations provided by the City related to his disability.
Eduardo Camacho (sp. ?) expressed dissatisfaction with how he was treated by the
Rohnert Park Police.
Francisco Saiz, a member of the Justice Coalition for Andy Lopez, spoke regarding
police issues in Rohnert Park and Sonoma County and requested City Council investigate
the actions and conduct of the Rohnert Park police force.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ahanotu adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:06 pm.
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o nne M. Buergler, Ci y Clerk Amy O. Ahanotu, Mayor
Pty of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park