2016/05/10 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, May 10, 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 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on May 5, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Assistant City
Attorney Barnhill, Finance Director Howze, Development Services Director Pawson,
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety
Masterson, Human Resources Director Perrault, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Senior
Analyst Atkins, Deputy City Clerk Saldanha, Community Services Manager Austin,
Management Analyst Labourdette, and Deputy City Engineer da Rosa.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Senior Analyst Atkins.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Honoring Rancho Cotate High School Senior Vickie Espinoza for Winning the California
State Championship for Wrestling
Mayor Belforte read and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Vickie Espinoza.
B. Rohnert Park Library Commission Update by Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie
Library Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie and IT Manager Vicki Terbovich provided a
presentation on various library matters.
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C. Presentation by Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) of the
CA 2020 Public Review Draft
Lauren Casey, Deputy Director of Climate Programs for Sonoma Regional Climate
Protection Authority (RCPA), gave a presentation and provided handouts.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Shannon Garcia, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc. (SSU ASI) reported that the campus will be installing two electric vehicle charging
stations and officer transitions will take place on Friday, May 13"'. Erin Jasper will be
replacing Shannon Garcia as the Legislative Representative for the next school year.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie stepped away from the dais at 5:49 p.m. and returned at 5:51 p.m.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jack Buchanan commented on the recurring party disturbances caused by tenants living at
5749 Davis Circle.
Ed Gelardi spoke about on-going problems with college students throwing house parties in
his neighborhood and frequent noise complaints in D Section.
Cathy [last name not provided] commented on parking issues on Mandolin Way and Magill
Lane and shared her views against permit parking.
Jorge Rebagliati expressed his concerns regarding the Climate Action 2020 Draft and stated
that climate change should be declared a major disaster.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, April 12, 2016
2. City Council Special Meeting, April 20, 2016
3. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, April 25, 2016
4. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, April 26, 2016
5. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, April 26, 2016
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated May 10, 2016
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated May 10, 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-039 Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance and Providing for Weed Abatement
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 through 39588; Article 2
— Alternative Procedures for Weed and Rubbish Abatement and Setting
a Public Hearing
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2. 2016-040 Authorizing and Approving a Change in Job Description and Salary
Range for Records Supervisor and Adjusting the Allocated Position from
Records Supervisor to Property and Records Supervisor
3. 2016-041 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement Between
the City of Rohnert Park and Rebuilding Together, Rohnert Park, Inc.
for the Use of the Rohnert Park Senior Center
4. 2016-042 Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for Clausen
Overcrossing and Highway 101 Sewer Main Investigation and
Rehabilitation (Project No. 2015-10), and Finding the Project Exempt
from CEQA
5. 2016-043 Approving a Reimbursement Agreement By and Between City of
Rohnert Park and MJW Investments for Costs Incurred in Processing the
Development of Stadium Lands Lot 1 (143-040-124)
D. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2016-02 for Construction
Management Services with Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers for the Clausen
Overcrossing and Highway 101 Sewer Lining Project (No. 2015-10)
E. Authorize the City Manager and Finance Director to Execute a 5 Year Lease Agreement
with Key Governmental Financing to Replace City Network Equipment
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 4-0-1 call vote: AYES: Callinan,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Ahanotu.
8. Discussion and Direction on Proposed Closure of Snyder Lane from Camino Corto to
Jasmine Circle during the Summer of 2016
Director of Development Services Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Provide staff with direction on the construction contractor's proposal to close Snyder Lane
from Camino Corto to Jasmine Circle during the summer of 2016 to facilitate the completion
of the East Side Trunk Sewer Phase 3 and Snyder Lane Widening (Project No. 2014-01).
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Ahanotu absent), City Council directed staff to
move forward with the recommended action.
9. Review Methodology for Setting Community Services User Fees
Community Services Manager Austin presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide
direction to staff on proposed methodology for setting Community Services Department user
fees.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Ahanotu absent), City Council supports using a
community benefit model containing three levels and directed staff to move
forward with the recommended action.
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10. Authorize Contract with R3 Consulting Group for Solid Waste Consulting Services
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve
Contract with R3 Consulting Group for Solid Waste Consulting Services
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Ahanotu absent), City Council directed staff to
move forward with the recommended action.
11. COMMITTEE/ LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Waste and Recycling Committee (4/27)
Councilmember Stafford reported on future plans to execute a debris box contract.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Russian River Watershed Association (4/28)
No report.
2. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) 5/2)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported that regional water supplies are sufficient and
conservation efforts are on target. Development Services Director Pawson commented
on Governor Jerry Brown's Executive Order B-37-16 in regards to making water
conservation a way of life in California. Development Services Director Pawson also
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3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) 5/9)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported that he will be attending a Transportation Town Hall
meeting hosted by Senator Mike McGuire at the Petaluma Community Center on
Thursday, May 12th. Vice Mayor Mackenzie also noted an on-going interest in
providing funding to the "Safe Routes to School" program, which has helped local
elementary schools such as Hahn and Monte Vista.
C. Other Reports
None.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Callinan proposed presenting a proclamation at a future meeting to the
Rancho Cotate High School Girls Lacrosse team for winning their first championship.
Mayor Belforte addressed the concerns voiced by residents at the Town Hall meeting held on
April 20th regarding the code compliance issues in the shopping center located on Southwest
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Blvd. City Manager Jenkins stated that the Code Compliance Officer is looking into these
requests.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported on the Quiet Zone Safety Measures proposed by Sonoma
Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) and discussed SMART's recommendations to coordinate
collaboration between Rohnert Park and Cotati to jointly establish quiet zones.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:10 pm.
Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park