2016/03/22 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, March 22, 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 pin, the notice for which being
legally noticed on March 17, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember (absent after 10:26)
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: See above.
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, Commander Strouse, and Planning Manager
Beiswenger.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Janet Condron.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, March 8, 2016
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B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Complete Streets Annual Report
2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 22, 2016
3. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 22, 2016
4. Report on Mayor Belforte's Appointment of Lorreen Abbott to the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission
5. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2016
6. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2016
7. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2016
8. City- Cash Report for Month Ending January 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-022 Authorizing Sonoma County Waste Management Agency to Submit
Application on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park to CalRecycle for
Beverage Container Recycling Programs
2. 2016-023 Approving the Council Policy on Video Surveillance at City Facilities
and Intersections
3. 2016-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with United
Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay for City -Owned Office Space Located at
6800 Hunter Drive, Suite B
4. 2016-025 Authorizing and Approving Elimination of Two Temporary, Hourly Part -
Time Office Assistants and Addition of Two Temporary, Hourly Part -
Time Public Safety Records Clerk Positions in the Public Safety
Department
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D. Receive the Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan Calendar Year 2015 and
Authorize Staff to Forward Report to the State Office of Planning and Research and the
Department of Housing and Community Development
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.
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
5. 2016-026 Authorizing Elimination of a Full Time Sworn Fire Marshall and
Addition of a Full Time Non -Sworn Fire Marshall in the Public Safety
Department
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve Resolution 2016-026.
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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3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing Dr. Ruben Anninana as an Honorary Citizen for His
Extraordinary Commitment and Dedication to Furthering Higher Education in Our
Community
Mayor Belforte read and presented the Proclamation to Dr. Ruben Anninana.
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:21 pm in Conference Room 2A to
Consider:
1. Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency (Sonoma County Waste Management
Agency), pursuant to Cal. Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1) and § 54956.96
Discussion will concern: Existing Litigation - Renewed Efforts of Neighbors Against
Landfill Expansion v. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, Sonoma County
Superior Court Case No. SCV257508
Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: Assistant City
Manager Don Schwartz
2. 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
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 5:39 pm
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
8. Consideration of Sonoma County Agriculture Preservation and Open Space District
Incubator Farm Project
Assistant City Manager Schwartz and Bill Keen, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space County District, presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive
presentation from Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, oppose
any project that does not demonstrate community support as reflected by formal Council
endorsement of any project, and request the University of California Cooperative Extension to
consider directing resources planned for any proposed project to Farmster.
Public Comment in Opposition of an Incubator Farm at the location: Bruce Stender, Scott
Kenyon, Mark Gomes, Susan Kirkpatrick, David Golden, Willie Newman, Mary Gonzales, Joe
Netter, Marilyn Stender, and Kathy Jerch.
Public Comment in Support of an Incubator Fann at the location: Tito Sasaki; Wendy Kropnick,
Vice President of the North Coast Chapter of Community Alliance with Family Farmers; Heidi
Darling; Anya Starovoytov; Miriam Volat; Evan Wiig; and Chris Meyer.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Belforte) to send the letter which is attached to the
staff report to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to the Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors in opposition to the location of the project. Motion
amended to include language in the letter stating that the City would like to
meet and discuss alteniate locations.
Motion failed by the following 2-3-0 vote: AYES: Callinan and Belforte, NOS:
Ahanotu, Stafford, and Mackenzie ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to send the letter which is attached to the
staff report to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to the Sonoma County
Board of Supervisors in opposition to the location of the project.
Motion carried by the following 3-2-0 vote: AYES: Callinan, Stafford, and
Belforte, NOS: Ahanotu and Mackenzie, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) after the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors receives the letter, the City will send a letter to the County
Agricultural Preservation and Open Space County District stating if the County
proceeds with the project the City of Rohnert Park requests that the District
meet formally with the City Council and H Section residents to discuss future
direction of the project.
Motion carried by the following 4-1-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu, Stafford,
Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: Callinan, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
Recessed 7:48 pm
Reconvened 7:54 pm
11. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM MARCH 8,2016:
(NO EARLIER THAN 6PM) — Noticed February 26, 2016 and March 9, 2016
Consideration of Adopting Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area Plan, and
Related Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and Amendments to the General Plan,
and Amendments to the Zoning Map and Ordinance
Planning Manager Beiswenger and Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Conduct a public hearing and consider the following actions: 1)
Approve the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Central Rohnert Park, Priority
Development Area Plan; 2) Approve the Central Rohnert Park, Priority Development Area
Plan; 3) Approve General Plan Amendments to implement the Central Rohnert Park, Priority
Development Area Plan; and 4) Waive first reading and introduce ordinance to amend the
City of Rohnert Park zoning snap and zoning ordinance to implement the Central Rohnert
Park, Priority Development Area Plan.
Hearing Continued 9:32 pm
Darren Patterson supports a downtown.
Wayne Sutten, DDS, supports the plan.
Wayne Schmidt supports the plan.
Art Ferris supports the plan.
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Keith Garlock supports the plan.
Dale Knight supports the plan.
Cindy Wise supports a downtown.
Wulff Reinhold supports the plan.
Pat Miller supports the plan.
Gary Jeffcoat supports the plan, not in support of a strip mall.
Pat Miller read a letter from Shari Lorenz in support for more retail space and not in support
of creating a strip mall.
Cheryl Burton -Campers expressed concern for how the project will impact Rohnert Park
residents, concern for the environment, and loves Rohnert Park.
Michael Olson, on behalf of Suncal, supports the approval of the PDA and agrees with the
other speakers; however, they are not in support of being bound to a certain square footage
of retail. Suncal's retail report cites different numbers than the Concord report the City
has. He requests the City Council to support Rohnert Park Planning Commission's
recommendation and eliminate the minimum square footage.
David Petritz, representing Sonoma County Conservation Action and the Green Belt Alliance,
supports the plan as it includes affordable housing, emphasizes transit oriented
development with walkable, bikeable streets with access to public transportation. Council
may want to insist on more than one -floor buildings in the downtown area.
Susan Haydon requested City Council to add Form Based Codes to the PDA and adopt the
PDA recommended by staff.
Gerard Giudice requested City Council adopt the PDA recommended by staff.
Lois Fisher requested City Council adopt the PDA recommended by staff and add as a
condition of approval, that staff implement Form Based Codes prepared by a qualified
consultant.
Steve Campbell supports a downtown.
Hearing Closed 10:05 pm
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) to adopt resolution 2016-027
Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting Findings of Fact
and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Central Rohnert Park, Priority
Development Area Plan.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Belforte) to adopt resolution 2016-028
Approving the Central Rohnert Park, Priority Development Area Plan Located
South of Golf Course Drive, West of the SMART Railroad Tracks, East of
Highway 101 and North of Avram Avenue/Santa Alicia Drive. Motion
amended to direct staff to explore Form Based Codes as part of implementation
of the Plan. To the extent that it is included in the PDA, the Motion is amended
to include removing buildings fronting Rohnert Park Expressway (RPX) and
removing the overcrossing.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Callinan) to adopt Resolution 2016-029
Approving General Plan Amendments for the Central Rohnert Park, Priority
Development Area Plan Located South of Golf Course Drive, West of the
SMART Railroad Tracks, East of Highway 101 and North of Avram
Avenue/Santa Alicia Drive including the amendments made to Resolution
2016-028.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to adopt Ordinance 897 An Ordinance of
the City of Rohnert Park, California, Amending the City of Rohnert Park
Zoning Map; and Chapter 17.06 (Land Use Regulations) 17.07 (Land Use
Footnotes/Special Provisions) 17.10 (Development Standards) and 17.16
(Parking) of the Zoning Ordinance to Implement the Central Rohnert Park,
Priority Development Area Plan Located South of Golf Course Drive, West of
the SMART Railroad Tracks, East of Highway 101 and North of Avram
Avenue/Santa Alicia Drive including the amendments made to Resolution
2016-028 including the amendments made to Resolution 2016-028. Title read
by Mayor Belforte.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 roll call vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Callinan left the meeting 10:26 pm
9. Consider Expansion of 2016 Summer Camp Programs
Community Services Supervisor Herman presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Expand Community Services youth camp programs for summer 2016.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Callinan absent), City Council directed staff to
move forward with the recommended action.
10. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE — Consideration Of Repealing Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 "Cultural Arts Commission" And Amending Rohnert
Park Municipal Code 2.32.040 To Add Cultural Arts Oversight To The Powers Of The
Parks And Recreation Commission
Not heard.
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12. FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 FINANCIAL MID -YEAR UPDATES
A. FY 2015-16 Mid -Year Update
Not heard.
B. FY 2015-16 Mid -Year Budget Adjustments
Not heard.
C. Graton Mitigation Program Budgets 2015-16 Mid -Year Update
Not heard.
13. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
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A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Water Issues Committee.(3/18
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported the committee recommends Council authorize a
representative to recommend approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency's budget.
Director Pawson noted a provision was added to revisit the rate study.
Recommended Action(s): Authorize the City's Representative to the Water Advisory
Committee to Recommend Approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency's Proposed
Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget and ask them to revisit their rate study exploring the
variable water rate.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Callinan absent), City Council directed
staff to move forward with the recommended action.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Chamber of Commerce (Beard of Directors) (3/15)
No report.
2. Association of Bax Area Government (ABAG) General_ Asseinbly_(3/17)
No report.
3. Somina (70unty Transportation Authority (SCTA) (3/14)
Mayor Belforte reported Measure AA has been approved. Mayor Belforte also
discussed road money used by various cities and how certain cities are implementing
loan programs among themselves.
4. Mayors and. Councilinetnbers Legislative Committee (3/1.8)
Mayor Belforte reported Suzanne Smith from Sonoma County Transportation
Authority announced a potential opportunity for Federal funding to complete the
Highway 101 widening project.
C. Other Reports
None.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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15. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 10:36 pm.
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JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park