2016/02/09 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, February 9, 2016
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Belforte called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on February 4, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor (arrived 5:01)
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
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,
Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Works and Community
Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety Masterson, Human Resources Director
Perrault, and Planning Manager Beiswenger.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Lisa Bauman, Technology Middle School teacher.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Technology Middle School Teachers for
Hosting the `Hour of Code' Benefitting Rohnert Park Students
Mayor Belforte read and presented the Certificate to Lisa Bauman, teacher at
Technology Middle School.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Shannon Garcia, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc. (SSU ASI) reported Judy Sakaki is the new university president.
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5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tina Torres proposed amending code section 8.32.040- Prohibition on smoking in enclosed
areas to include inside residence and 8.32.050- Prohibition on smoking in unenclosed
areas to include front and rear patios.
Carol Sherman expressed concern for seniors' housing rights and protection.
Tornio Endo, Fannster member, announced the launch of Sonoma Mountain Community
Farin, a new non-profit project, located at Sonoma Mountain Village. He is seeking
communication with the City in an effort to receive community input and to find out if their
faun can serve any City initiatives currently in place. February 19, Fannster is holding a
kickoff event at Sally Tomatoes.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. None.
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated February 9, 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-012 Authorizing the Purchase of One Patrol Car Vehicle Not to Exceed
$45,000 and 12 Security Cameras and Authorizing the Finance
Director to Increase Appropriations by $57,000 to the State Asset
Forfeiture Fund
2. 2016-013 Amending Resolution 84-88 To Establish a Five (5) Member Sister
Cities Relations Committee
D. Approve 2016 Update to the City's Strategic Plan
E. Appr-ove Elimination of Economic Development, Waste and Reeyeling, and Educatio
City �ouneil Standing Committees (PULLED by Stafford)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
E. Approve Elimination of Economic Development, Waste and Recycling, and Education
City Council Standing Committees
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Ahanotu) to table the item.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
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8. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:23 pin in Conference Room 2A
to Consider:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code §54956.8)
Property: 6750 Commerce Blvd. (APN: 143-380-015); 100 Avram Avenue (APNs:
143-380-022 through 029); and 120 Avram Avenue (APN: 143-061-052)
City Negotiator: Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Barney Aldridge
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 5:44 pin
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) to reorder the agenda, moving Item 12
before Item 9.
Motion carried by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu, Callinan, Stafford,
Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
12. Adoption of an Ordinance to Prohibit Marijuana Activities in the City, with an
Exception to Allow for a Limited Amount of Indoor Personal Cultivation of Medical
Marijuana Amending Chapters 17.02 (General Provisions), 17.04 (Definitions) and
17.06 (Land Use Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance, and Adoption of a New
Chapter 8.30 (Marijuana Cultivation, Processing, Delivery, and Dispensaries) of the
Municipal Code and Finding the Action Exempt Under CEQA
Planning Manager Beiswenger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt
Ordinance 896.
Public Comment in Opposition: Brian Dombrowski is in support of allowing a highly
regulated system in Rohnert Park. Curtis Craft supports outdoor growing.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Ahanotu) to adopt Ordinance 896 An Ordinance
of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending Chapters 17.02 (General Provisions),
17.04 (Definitions), and 17.06 (Land Use Regulations) of the Zoning
Ordinance, and Adoption of a New Chapter 8.30 (Marijuana Cultivation,
Processing, Delivery, and Dispensaries) of the Municipal Code. Title read
by Mayor Belforte.
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Motion carried by the following 3-2-0 roll call vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Stafford, and Belforte, NOS: Mackenzie and Callinan, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
9. Discussion and Direction on Amending the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of
the City of Rohnert Park Foundation
Senior Analyst Atkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): provide direction on
amending the Articles of Incorporation and the bylaws of the City of Rohnert Park
Foundation.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported the amendments
staff presented.
10. General Fund 10 -Year Financial Forecast Update
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): receive and discuss a
report of the City's projected financial condition as staff prepares the proposed budget for
Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Public Comment: None
Recessed 6:30 pin
Reconvened 6:35 pm
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council received report.
11. Consideration of Authorizing Contributions of $6,633,323 Toward Unfunded Post -
employment Benefit Liabilities and Increasing Appropriations by $1,333,323
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): authorize transferring
$3,333,323 into the City's Pension Trust Fund and transferring $3,300,000 into the City's
Other Post -Employment Benefits Trust Fund in Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Public Comment: None.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie stated for the record he supports the course of action and reflects
what we need to continue to do.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to adopt Resolution 2016-014
Authorizing Contributions of $6,633,323 Toward Unfunded Post -
employment Benefits Liabilities and Increasing Appropriations by
$1,333,323.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
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13. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Sonoma Count TY ransportation Authority (SCTA) (2/8)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported SCTA received a letter of congratulations from the
President regarding Sonoma County's efforts on climate change.
2. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) (2/1)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported Mike Healy has been named Chair and Laurie
Gallian Vice Chair. The Russian River Watershed is in good condition related to the
drought.
C. Other Reports
Chamber of Commerce Women in Business (2/9)
City Manager Jenkins reported the Lions Club wants to establish a club in Rohnert Park
and are meeting at noon on Friday at the Cotati Lions Club for anyone interest in
participating.
Sonoma Countv Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Mayor Belforte reported the City Manager, Vice Mayor, and she attended the February
8, 2016 community meeting regarding an incubator faun being proposed on 40 acres
owned by Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Most of
the attendees were against the project. The District will be snaking a presentation to
City Council in the future. Vice Mayor Mackenzie said another community meeting
will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Laurence Jones Middle School.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:10 pm.
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