2016/04/26 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, April 26, 2016
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 Belforte called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:02 Ian -i, the notice for which being
legally noticed on April 21, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Josel)li rl'. Callinan, Councilmerul)
Pain Stafford, Councilmember•
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Finance Director Howze, Development Services Director Pawson,
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety
Masterson, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Senior Analyst Atkins, Deputy City Clerk
Saldanha, Management Analyst Tacata, Public Safety Officer Jon Kempf and Crime Analyst
Jill Kempf
Councilmember Callinan requested a moment of silence in honor of Leu Buchanan, wife of
Jack Buchanan who was one of Rohnert Park's first city councilmembers.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ellen Giunchigliani's 1 `/2°a grade class from University Elementary at La
Fiesta with Introductory Rohnert Park Song.
Mayor Belforte presented the students with Certificates of Appreciation and a pen.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Gerald (Jerry) Griffin for Winning the Esteemed `Champion of the Community
Award' from the California Parks and Recreation Society
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Mayor Belforte read and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Gerald (Jerry) Griffin,
Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
B. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Public Safety Officer Jon Kempf for
Receiving the Exchange Club's Officer of the Year Award
Mayor Belforte read and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Jon Kempf, Public
Safety Officer.
C. Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing April 2016 as Sexual Assault Awareness
Month
Mayor Belforte read and presented the Proclamation to Amanda Silva, Director of Programs
& Counseling Services. Amanda Silva discussed the importance of raising awareness to the
issue of sexual assault.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nathan Campbell commented on parking issues on Mandolin Way and Magill Lane. Mr.
Campbell also stated a strong interest in permitted parking for this specific area.
Edward M. Rogers expressed his concerns regarding parking issues on Mandolin Way and
Magill Lane. Mr. Rogers remarked on the increase in litter and high level of debris in the
streets.
Bruce Philipie expressed his concerns regarding parking issues on Mandolin Way and Magill
Lane. Mr. Philipie also noted ongoing problems with mail theft, moving of garbage cans to
facilitate parking, and the tampering of flags.
Alicia Webmer commented on cars being parked in front of fire hydrants on both Mandolin
Way and Magill Lane. Ms. Webmer spoke on her own personal experiences with traffic
congestion problems in this area.
Council asked the City Manager questions in regards to the parking issues on Mandolin Way
and Magill Lane. City Manager Jenkins stated the Engineering Department is currently
working on an analysis for Magill Lane. City Manager Jenkins also explained the parking
permit process to interested residents sitting in the audience.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated April 26, 2016
2. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending March 2016
3. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending March 2016
4. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending March 2016
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5. City- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2016
6. Annual Review of Development Agreements for Sonoma Mountain Village Planned
Development, University District Specific Plan and Southeast Specific Plan
B. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-036 Amending the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
C. Ordinance for Adoption:
1. No. 898 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Repealing
Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 "Cultural Arts Commission"
and Amending Section 2.32.010 to Add Cultural Arts Oversight to the
Powers of the Parks and Recreation Commission
D. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to Task Order 2015-02 with
Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers for the Sewer Lining Project (Project Number 2014-
03) for a not to exceed amount of $14,000
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 roll call vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7. Presentation on Form -Based Codes
Planning Manager Beiswenger and Paul Zykofsky, Local Government Commission (LGC)
form -based code specialist, presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Discuss the potential
use of form -based codes within the Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area.
Public Comment: Chris Meyer spoke in support of fonn-based codes. Richard Pope also spoke
in support of form -based codes and explained how form -based codes are an excellent tool for
prediction.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supports the use of form -based
codes and directed staff to continue their analysis on the use of form -based
codes in regards to the implementation of the Central Rohnert Park Priority
Development Area, particularly in the downtown region.
8. Consideration of Amendments to FY 2015-16 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget
Management Analyst Tacata presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt resolution
approving amendments to the FY 2015-16 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for
increases in project budgets, appropriations of funds and transfers to Fund 310 (Capital
Improvement Project Fund), and new appropriations in Fund 150 (Traffic Signalization
Fund), Fund 183 (Casino Mitigation Fund) and Fund 177 (Wilfred Maintenance JEPA Fund).
Councilmember Ahanotu stepped away from the dais at 6:41 p.m. and returned at 6:42 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie stated for the record that he hopes the City will consider the creation of a
small scale skate/bike park in the future.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to adopt Resolution 2016-037 Approving
Amendments to the FY 2015-16 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
to Include New Project Budgets and Budget Increases for Existing Projects
and to Authorize Funding Appropriations
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Callinan stepped away from the dais at 6:51 p.m. and returned at 6:53 p.m.
9. Use of Retained Earnings in the Water Fund to Pay Off the Outstanding CSCDA Water
Bonds (2002C)
Finance Director Howze presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve and authorize
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park authorizing and directing the City
Manager and Finance Director to use retained earnings in the Water Fund and take all other
action necessary to pay off the outstanding CSCDA Water Bonds (2002C).
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2016-038
Authorizing and Directing the City Manager and Finance Director to Use
Retained Earnings in the Water Fund and Take All Other Action Necessary to
Prepay the City's Obligations Under Its 2002 Installment Purchase Agreement
with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (4/19)
Councilmember Stafford reported that the election of board members will take place at the
May l It" Noon Times meeting where City Manager Jenkins is scheduled to appear as a
featured speaker.
2. Library Advisory Board (4/19)
Councilmember Ahanotu reported that there has been a higher attendance rate from
community members at meetings and more high school students are showing an interest in the
library. Also, the Library Advisory Board will be working with the school district on summer
programs in order to increase involvement between younger generations and library
administration.
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3. Legislative Committee Ma ors & Councilinembers 4/15
No report.
4. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly (4/21)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported the proposed annual budget and work plan for fiscal year
2016-2017 has been adopted. Vice Mayor Mackenzie also noted that possible changes in
membership may be occurring in the future because recommendations have been made to
consolidate Associate of Bay Area Government (ABAG) governing boards and Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) into one organization.
C. Other Reports
None.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Belforte announced the Beer Craft Festival will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at
Sally Tomatoes on June 121t'
Councilmember Callinan thanked both staff and councilmembers for their hard work on the
Budget Study Sessions held on April 25th and April 26th
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:01 pm.
Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park
Giant B IN t Mayor
City o Ro n rt Park