2016/11/22 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, November 22, 2016
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
I. 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 November 17, 2016.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor (arrived 5:02 pm)
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Amy O. Ahanotu, 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, Human Resources Director Perrault, Community Services Supervisor Herman,
Fire Marshal Thompson, Senior Engineering Technician Marin, Public Works Management
Analyst Labourdette, and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Devan Laguinto, Monte Vista Elementary School.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie arrived 5:02 pm.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Stormwater Education and Outreach Program
Presented by Gretchen Schubeck, Daily Acts Associate Director.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Community Services: November 25th -26"' Arts & Crafts Faire Update.
Community Services Supervisor Herman provided the update.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Petrie asked the City to convert two (2) tennis courts into eight (8) pickle ball courts.
ACTION: City Council directed staff to find out if the matter has been heard by the
Parks & Recreation Commission and report back to Council.
Lawrence Esparza spoke regarding the proposed sale of the Rancho Verde Mobile Home
Park and encouraged City Council to protect the park tenants.
Ruth Hansell spoke regarding the pending sale of Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park and
encouraged City Council to preserve their homes. She asked if a "threat of condemnation"
would lead to the sale of the park to another mobile home park owner.
ACTION: City Council directed staff to contact Ms. Hansell regarding her inquiry.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, November 8, 2016
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated November 22, 2016
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated November 22, 2016
C. City Council Resolution for Adoption:
1. 2016-110 Approving a Six -Month Extension of Temporary Debris Box and Roll -
Off Collection Services Franchise Agreements with Rohnert Park
Disposal, Inc. and Industrial Carting and Authorizing the City Manager
to Send Notices of Intent to Extend Agreements
2. 2016-111 Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale
Between the City and Stadium RP Development Partners, LLC,
Regarding the Sale of the Property Known As Stadium Lands
D. Ordinance for Adoption:
1. No. 901 An Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park, California,
Amending Chapter 17.10 (Development Standards) of the Zoning
Ordinance to Adopt Development Standards for the Priority
Development Area Plan
2. No. 902 An Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park Adopting the 2016 California
Building Standards Code by Reference, as Amended to Reflect Local
Conditions, and Repealing Chapters 15.04 Through 15.30 and 15.36 of
Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code and Adding Section 15.04 (General Provisions and Penalties),
15.08 (Building Code), 15.12 (Residential Code), 15.16 (Electrical
Code), 15.18 (Mechanical Code) 15.20 (Plumbing Code), 15.22 (Energy
Code) 15.24 (Existing Building Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards
Code) 15.28 (Fire Code), and 15.30 (Administrative Citations for
Fireworks) to Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code
E. Approval of Cancellation of Regular City Council Meeting Scheduled for December 27,
2016 Due to the Holiday Season
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F. City Council Confirmation of Mayor Belforte's Nomination of Paul Libeu for
Appointment as the City's Representative to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector
Control District for a Four -Year Term Expiring December 31, 2020
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Ahanotu) 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. Discussion and Direction on Partnering with the County of Sonoma on Railroad Quiet
Zones that Include the City of Rohnert Park
Development Services Director Pawson and Senior Engineering Technician Marin presented
the item. Recommended Action(s): Direct staff to partner with the County of Sonoma on
quiet zones that include the City of Rohnert Park and take follow up actions necessary to
fund the effort.
Public Comment in support of quiet zones: Barbara Daw, Mark King, Christine Gareis, and
Jody Hayes.
Public Comment: Chris Davies.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported the Recommended
Action.
8. Discussion and Direction on Proposed Community Center Digital Sign Design and Use
Policy
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur and Public Works
Management Analyst Labourdette presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide
direction to staff on proposals for the Community Center digital sign in regards to options for
new sign design, options for new sign frame and monument sign design, and use policy.
Public Comment: Tom Jackson, Veale Outdoor Advertising.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council selected the current proposed
digital sign option.
Digital Sign Frazee Orations
ACTION: By Consensus (Ahanotu opposed), City Council directed staff to include
Spreckels Performing Arts Center on one side, Community Center on the
other side, and the sports center logo in the middle.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council selected the primary colors.
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Cosni iu«ity Center Complex — Monument Sign Options
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council chose sign example option A (the
first option on the slide) and to delay the project until funding is available.
CJse Policy
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to develop a policy,
supports limitation of use by outside organizations (local non -profits),
supports establishing fees for promoting events by local non -profits, and
supports establishing fees for renters of the Community Center or PAC to
promote events open to community members. Staff will bring the policy back
for adoption.
9. Selection of City Council Officers for 2017 - Consideration of Nomination and Selection
of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Recommended Action(s): Select the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one (1) year terms for
installation at the December 13, 2016 City Council Meeting.
A. Selection of Mayor
B. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor)
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Mayor Belforte nominated Vice Mayor Mackenzie for Mayor and
Councilmember Callinan nominated Councilmember Stafford for Vice Mayor,
seconded by Councilmember Ahanotu, for one (1) year terms for installation
at the December 13, 2016 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — Noticed on 11/11/2016 and
11/18/2016)
Consideration of a Resolution Establishing and Setting a Schedule for Water Capacity
Charges Under the Mitigation Fee Act (Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Approve Resolution Establishing and Setting a Schedule for Water Capacity Charges under
the Mitigation Fee Act.
Hearing Opened 8:14 pm
Public Comment: None.
Hearing Closed 8:14 pm
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Ahanotu) to approve Resolution 2016-112
Establishing and Setting a Schedule for Water Capacity Charges Under the
Mitigation Fee Act.
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Motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, Stafford, Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
11. Discussion and Direction of a Potential Update of the City Council Protocols (the
Established Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings and Council
Business)
City Clerk Buergler presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Council to discuss
potential amendments to the City Council Protocols (Protocols) and provide direction to
amend the Protocols and bring back for adoption by resolution.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to update section
VII.D by adding to the list of `significant public safety incidents' bomb,
terrorist threat, or person/child hit in a crosswalk and add notification by
phone call or text message.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to establish the
rotation order by seniority.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported staff s
recommendation to clarify section XI.A(6).
12. CITY COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Belforte requested the creation of a Council ad hoc committee to review City
commission, committee, and board member terms of office.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported the creation of a
Council ad hoc committee to review City commission, committee, and board
member terms of office.
A. Report of Appointments to City Commissions, Committees, and Boards — Terms
Expiring December 31, 2018
Recommended Action(s): Acceptance of Report of Appointments to City Commissions,
Committees, and Boards for terms expiring December 31, 2018.
[cycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
APPOINTEE
ACTION
APPOINTED BY
Terry Gault
Reappointment
Gina Belforte
Katherine Musick
ReappointmentJake
Mackenzie
Stephen Gold
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Reappointment
Pam Stafford
Tim Hensel
_Reappointment
Joseph T. Callinan
Gary Gutierrez
Appointment
Amy O. Ahanotu
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Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board
APPOINTEE
ACTION
APPOINTED BY
Kurt Engelhart
Reappointment
Jake Mackenzie
Sarah M. Finnigan
Reappointment
Pain Stafford
Parks & Recreation Commission
APPOINTEE
ACTION
APPOINTED BY
Chris Borr
Reappointment
Gina Belforte
Gerald Griffin
Reappointment
Jake Mackenzie
Linda Canterbury
Reappointment
Pam Stafford
Michael Bird
Reappointment
Joseph T. Callinan
Bonnie L. Black
Reappointment
Amy O. Ahanotu
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
APPOINTEE
ACTION
APPOINTED BY
Lorreen Abbott
Rea ointment
Gina Belforte
Caryl Sherman
Appointment
Jake Mackenzie
Elaine Sampson
Reappointment
Pam Stafford
Cheryl Burton
Reappointment
Joseph T. Callinan
Nancy Garvey
Reappointment
Amy O. Ahanotu
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: City Council received the report.
B. City Council Appointments to the Planning Commission — Terms Expiring
December 31, 2018
Recommended Action(s): Appoint City Councilmembers' Nominations to the Rohnert
Park Planning Commission for Terms Expiring December 31, 2018.
Nominee
Action
Nominated by
Gerard Giudice
Reappointment
Mayor Belforte
Susan Haydon
Reappointment
Vice Mayor Mackenzie
Daniel A. Blanquie
Reappointment
Councilmember Stafford
John E. Borba
Reappointment
Councilmember Callinan
Susan Adams
Reappointment
Councilmember Ahanotu
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) to approve the recommended action.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 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. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (11/15)
Councilmember Stafford reported Holiday Lights will be held on December 3, 2016
and the Hot Crab Feed will occur on February 11, 2017.
Councilmember Stafford also reported the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers'
Association Crab Feed will be held on January 14, 2017.
2. Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) (11/17)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported the Executive Board held a joint meeting with the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The Plan Bay Area 2040 Final Preferred
Scenario and Investment Strategy passed and Sonoma County and Rohnert Park's
housing allotments are overall in alignment with the general plans.
Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) (I 1/ 14)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported Measure M passed in 2004 and reported on the
establishment of an ad hoc committee to look at possible extension of Measure M to
meet transportation needs. A report was given by San Francisco Bay Conservation &
Development Commission (bcdc) stating sea level rising is a reality.
C. Other Reports
Councilmember Stafford reported Regional Parks commended Rohnert Park staff on their
cooperation on the design of Crane Creek Trail.
Mayor Belforte thanked Director of Public Safety Masterson for being the keynote
speaker at Rohnert Park's Veterans Day Celebration. Mayor Belforte reported on
Election Day she spoke to second graders on the role of government. The Mayor also
reported representing Rohnert Park at a `One Cold Night' event.
Mayors and Councilmembers Association
Mayor Belforte reported the Regional Issues of Significance items Rohnert Park
submitted for consideration were accepted and the Association will hold five (5) meetings
per year instead of four (4).
14. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Planning Manager
Beiswenger, and he attended the HOMES for All Summit on November 17 at the Sonoma
County Fairgrounds. Working groups were formed.
15. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
A. Sonoma County Cannabis Regulations.
Mayor Belforte stated the County is looking at cannabis regulations and expressed
concern regarding the open space around Rohnert Park becoming grow areas. The Mayor
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suggested the City write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors (BOS) expressing the
City's concerns.
Public Comment: Art Deicke, Sonoma County Growers Alliance Boardmember.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported staff sending a
letter to the BOS expressing the City's concerns regarding the Medical
Cannabis Program Ordinance and Policies proposed by the County of
Sonoma.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vickie Swing spoke regarding the pending sale of Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park. She
encouraged City Council to keep the land zoned for mobile home parks only, and to protect
the residents.
17. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:44 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
2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (One Case)
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 9:53 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 9:54 pm.
JAnLne M. Buergler, Ci erk
of Rohnert Park