2016/10/11 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, October 11, 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 5:01 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on October 6, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor
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, Finance Director Howze, Development Services Director Pawson,
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Human Resources Director
Perrault, City Clerk Buergler, Building Official Bradford, Deputy City Engineer da Rosa
and Deputy City Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Michelle Marchetta-Kenyon, City Attorney
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing October 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month
Mayor Belforte presented the Proclamation to Chief Operating Officer, Carin Hewitt,
and Safe House Advocate, Kelly Grimes, who accepted the award on behalf of YWCA
Sonoma County and shared a calendar of upcoming domestic violence awareness
events.
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4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
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Erin Jasper, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc.
(SSU ASI) reported that the largest one day service project took place and discussed recent
voter registration outreach efforts on campus. Erin Jasper also read the "Seawolf Pact",
which commits students to uphold high behavioral standards.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Penny Giambia emphasized the lack of affordable housing units for senior citizens in
Rohnert Park.
Frances Calbreth expressed her ongoing concerns regarding parking on Magill Lane and
suggested installing no parking signs on both sides of the street.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, September 13, 2016
2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, September 27, 2016
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated October 11, 2016
2. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending August 2016
3. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending August 2016
4. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending August 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-099 Accepting the Bid Withdrawal from CWS Construction Group, Inc.,
Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for the
Community Center Re -Roof Project No. 2015-06 & Sports Center
Siding Project No. 2017-02 and Awarding the Contract to Best
Contracting Services, Inc., and Finding The Project Exempt From
CEQA
2. 2016-100 Authorizing and Approving a Job Description and Salary Range for
Deputy City Clerk and Reallocating the Position from Administrative
Assistant (City Clerk's Office) to Deputy City Clerk
D. Authorize the Purchase of Eight (8) Ford Special Service Police Vehicles for the
Department of Public Safety Not to Exceed $255,000; Authorize the City Manager to
Execute Purchase Documentation
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Ahanotu) 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.
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By consensus (none opposed), Council reordered the agenda by moving Items 9 through 15 before
Item 8.
9. Update on City's Pavement Management Program
Development Services Director Pawson and Deputy City Engineer da Rosa presented the
item. Recommended Action(s): None at this time. Staff presented an update on the City's
proposed five-year pavement management and maintenance program.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council received the informational
update. Council also directed staff to move forward with the recommended
action including a focus on neighborhood roads such as Circle Drive.
10. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — Noticed on 9/30/2016)
Discussion and Direction on Adoption of the 2016 California Building Code
Standards Code Including Proposed Local Amendments, Policies and Fees
Development Services Director Pawson and Building Official Bradford presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Provide direction to staff on the adoption of the 2016 California
Building Standards Code and associated local amendments, policies and fees.
Hearing Opened 6:53 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Hearing Closed 6:53 p.m.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to move forward
with the recommended actions and approved the proposed fees and timing.
11. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — Noticed on 9/30/2016)
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Second Amendment to the Development
Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and University District LLC and Vast
Oak Properties L.P. Regarding the Construction of Twin Creeks Park and a Potable
Water Tank
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Introduce an ordinance approving a second amendment to the Amended and Restated
Development Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and University District LLC
and Vast Oak Properties L.P. regarding the construction of Twin Creeks Park and a potable
water tank.
Hearing Opened 7:10 p.m.
Public Comments: Kevin Pohlson, Vice President of Brookfield Homes, thanked staff for
their hard work on this project.
Hearing Closed 7:11 p.m.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Callinan) to introduce Ordinance 900 An
Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California Approving a Second
Amendment to the Development Agreement Between the City of Rohnert
Park and University District LLC and Vast Oak Properties L.P. Regarding
the Construction of Twin Creeks Park and a Potable Water Tank.
Title read by Vice Mayor Mackenzie.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
12. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Golf Course Oversight Committee (10/4)
Councilmember Callinan reported that cart paths are being replaced and several
trees have been planted on the golf course. Councilmember Callinan also noted that
the committee reviewed the 2016 Maintenance Summary Report.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority SCTA) (10/10
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported that a letter will be sent to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) regarding proposed housing unit numbers. Vice
Mayor Makenzie also discussed ongoing litigation matters filed by California River
Watch.
C. Other Reports
Mayor Belforte reported on the League of California Cities Annual Conference recently
held in Long Beach, California. Mayor Belforte discussed the topics of current policing
methods, mental health issues and emergency response times.
13. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
A. Regulation of Single Family Home Conversions to Rentals
Mayor Belforte discussed the increase of student population at Sonoma State University
and the possible impact that this rise may have on housing.
Councilmember Callinan noted the need for a historical society in Rohnert Park.
Mayor Belforte expressed her concerns regarding residents stopping on the train tracks
located on Golf Course Drive and suggested putting up a sign at this specific intersection.
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Vice Mayor Mackenzie discussed the establishment of quiet zones within Rohnert Park.
Development Services Director noted that a diagnostic review is scheduled on October 17,
2016.
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
8. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:38 p.m. in Conference Room 2A
to Consider:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6)
Agency designated representative(s): Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Employee Organizations:
a. Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)
b. Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
c. Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
d. Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA)
e. Management Unit
f. Confidential Unit
g. Unrepresented Employees
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 8:48 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:48pm.
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