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MINUTES 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, January 10, 2017
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 Mackenzie called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:01 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on January 5, 2017.
Present: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, 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, Director of Public Safety Masterson, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Planner I
Tusinger, and Deputy City Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Aiden Juarez, Student.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Olwen Peterson and Joan Schmutz for
their Volunteer Work with Friends of the Library
Mayor Mackenzie presented Certificates of Recognition to Olwen Peterson and Joan
Schmutz, who both thanked Council for their recognition and acknowledged the hard
work of their fellow volunteers.
B. Update on Military Banner Program by Andy Durkee
Andy Durkee, Military Banner Program, provided the update regarding the current
installation summary.
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C. Presentation: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District — Annual Financial
Report
Phil Smith, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Manager, presented the
report.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins announced staff will be repairing a pipe to help prevent flooding on
Snyder Lane in front of the Community Center. City Manager Jenkins reminded members
of the public to drive safely during stormy weather and avoid driving through flood waters.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Mackenzie referenced the City Council Protocols and explained the public comment
process to the audience.
[Anonymous Speaker] expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of assistance and
accommodations provided by the City related to his disability.
Tony Geraldi, General Operations Manager of Sonoma County Airport Express, invited
Councilmembers to the 71" Miss Sonoma County Competition at 7:00 p.m. at Spreckles
Performing Arts Center on March 4, 2017.
Siobahn Hauff described her duties as Miss Sonoma County's Outstanding Teen and
explained the five competition stages of the Miss California Program.
Reverend Pam Novelly expressed her concerns regarding eviction notices from the owners
of Citadel Apartments located on Country Club Drive and opposed the conversion to
luxury apartments in order to preserve existing affordable housing.
Mike Steffen spoke about rent increases at Citadel Apartments located on County Club
Drive and urged Council to focus on affordable housing issues.
Chris Meyers expressed her concerns regarding Sonoma County's Regional Climate Action
Plan 2020 and emphasized the importance of greenhouse gas reduction goals.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, December 13, 2016
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report
2. Mayor Mackenzie's Appointment of Olga Senyk to the Sister Cities Relations
Committee - Term Expiring December 31, 2018
3. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated January 10, 2017
4. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending November 2016
5. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending November 2016
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6. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending November 2016
7. City - Cash Report for Month Ending November 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2017-001 Authorizing and Approving the Deletion of One Community Services
Supervisor Position; the Deletion of the Community Services
Specialist Classification; the Title, Salary Range, and Job Description
of the Community Services Program Coordinator I/11 Position; and the
Addition of One Community Services Program Coordinator I/II
Position in the Community Services Department
2. 2017-002 Authorizing and Approving a Public Improvement Agreement for Vast
Oak East Backbone Utilities with the University District LLC and Vast
Oak Property L.P. and Finding this Action Covered Under the Updated
Environmental Impact Report for the University District Specific Plan
Project as Amended
3. 2017-003 Approving the Plans and Specifications for Rohnert Park Street Smart
(Project Number 2013-02), Awarding the Construction Contract to
Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc., and Finding the Project Exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act
4. 2017-004 Authorizing and Approving a Budget Amendment and a Revenue
Sharing Agreement Regarding Sale Proceeds from 6230 State Farm
Drive and 415 City Center Drive
5. 2017-005 Approving a Budget Amendment and Related Actions for the Rancho
Verde Traffic Signal Installation (City Project 2011-08)
D. Successor Agency Resolution(s) for Adoption:
1. 2017-006 Amending the Repayment Schedule for Amounts Owed to the City of
Rohnert Park by the Former Community Development Commission of
the City of Rohnert Park
2. 2017-007 Approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018 ("ROPS 17-18"), Pursuant to Section
34177 (o) of the California Health and Safety Code
E. Approve a Standardized Master Maintenance Agreement and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute
F. Approve Contract with R3 Consulting Group for Solid Waste Consulting Services and
Authorize Finance Director to Make Any Necessary Budget Adjustments at Mid -Year
G. Authorize Encroachment Permit Fee Waiver for Caltrans and its Contractors
H. Direct Staff to Send Letters of Appreciation to Alicia Bonner, Timothy Wandling,
Marion Ackerman and Carson Williams for Volunteer Service on City Commissions
and Committees
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Belforte) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
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7. Work Session — Review of Strategic Plan and Goals, 2016 Accomplishments, Best
Practices, and 2017 Action Plan
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide
direction regarding a proposed update of the City's Strategic Plan.
Public Comments: None.
Mayor Mackenzie recessed the meeting due to a power outage at 6:53 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting as soon as the power was restored at 6:54 p.m.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to update the
Strategic Plan and Goals, 2016 Accomplishments, Best Practices and 2017
Action Plan and bring back for approval at a future meeting.
8. Sonoma County Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Matters
Consideration of Supporting "Letters of Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by
the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board of Directors on February 9,
2017 and Mayor's Letter Designating an Alternate Voting Representative to Attend
Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Meetings
Recommended Action(s): 1) Consider supporting the requests of councilmembers
submitting letters of interest for various City Selection Committee and Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association appointments and 2) Confirm Mayor's letter designating an
alternate voting representative to attend Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
meetings.
A. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Appointments
1. ABAG Regional Planning Committee for a two year term ending in February 2019
2. Child Care Planning Council for a three year term ending in February 2020
3. North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board Alternate for a two
year term ending February 2019
4. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Citizens Advisory
Committee for two positions with a two year term ending in February 2019
5. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Non-SCTA Member for a four year term
ending January 2021
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Mayor Mackenzie nominated Santa Rosa Councilmember Julie Combs for
ABAG Regional Planning Committee for a two-year term ending February
2019 and Councilmember Callinan seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Mayor Mackenzie nominated Santa Rosa Councilmember Julie Combs for
Child Care Planning for a three-year term ending February 2020 and Vice
Mayor Stafford seconded.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Belforte nominated Santa Rosa Councilmember John
Sawyer for League of California Cities North Bay Division, Executive
Board Alternate for a two-year term ending February 2019 and Vice Mayor
Stafford seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Belforte nominated Sonoma Councilmember David Cook
and Windsor Vice Mayor Dominic Foppoli for Sonoma County Agricultural
Preservation & Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee for two
positions with a two-year term ending February 2019 and Vice Mayor
Stafford seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Ahanotu nominated Windsor Mayor Debora Fudge for
Sonoma -Marin Area Transit (SMART) Non-SCTA Member for a four-year
term ending January 2021 and Vice Mayor Stafford seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
B. City Selection Committee Appointments
1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District for a two year term ending March
2019
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District for a two-year term
ending March 2019
3. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board (no term, must be filled by a Mayor)
4. California Coastal Commission to fill a four-year term
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Mayor Mackenzie nominated Petaluma Vice Mayor Teresa Barrett for Bay
Area Quality Management District for a two-year term ending March 2019
and Councilmember Belforte seconded.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Ahanotu nominated Rohnert Park Councilmember Gina
Belforte for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District for a
two-year term ending March 2019 and Mayor Mackenzie seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Mayor Mackenzie nominated himself for Remote Access Network (RAN)
Board (no term, must be filled by a Mayor) and Councilmember Belforte
seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Councilmember Belforte nominated Sebastopol Councilmember Sarah
Glade Gurney California Coastal Commission to fill a four-year term and
Mayor Mackenzie seconded.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
C. Mayor's Letter Designating an Alternate Voting Representative to Attend City
Selection Committee or Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association Meetings
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Council confirmed Mayor Mackenzie's designation of Vice Mayor Stafford
as the alternate voting representative to attend City Selection Committee or
Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meetings if he
is unable to attend.
9. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — Noticed on 12/30/2016)
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Residences at Five Creek Project and the City
Public Safety/Public Works Facility; and Residences at Five Creek Project, including
General Plan Amendment, Stadium Area Master Plan Amendments, Final
Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit; Introduction of an Ordinance
Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and Stadium
RP Development Partners, LLC, for Development of the Residences at Five Creek
Project (APN 143-040-124); and Tentative Map (File No. PROJ2016-0001)
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Assistant City Manager Schwartz and Planning Manager Beiswenger presented the item.
Director Pawson addressed questions regarding storm water. Recommended Action(s):
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for
Residences at Five Creek/City Public Safety/Public Works Facilities; and consider
approval of the Residences at Five Creek Project, including approval of a General Plan
Amendment, Stadium Area Master Plan Amendments, Final Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permit; Development Agreement between the City and Stadium RP
Development Partners LLC; and Tentative Map (File No. PROJ2016-0001).
Mayor Mackenzie stepped away from the dais and Vice Mayor Stafford assumed the gavel
returned at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Mackenzie returned at 7:21 p.m. and reassumed the gavel.
Hearing Opened 8:00 p.m.
Public Comments: Matt Waken, Stadium RP Development Partners, supports the
development and commended staff for their work on this project. Matt Waken addressed
questions from the Council regarding architecture, timelines, water pressure conditions, and
retail tenants.
Andrew Wood, Hotel Developer for Stratus Development, supports the development and
emphasized that Rohnert Park is an attractive site for a new hotel.
Andy Bordessa, Civil Engineer for Civil Design Consultants Inc., supports the
development and commented on storm drain designs.
Councilmember Ahanotu stepped away from the dais at 8:06 p.m. and returned at 8:07 p.m.
Tony Saris, Fiori Estates Owner, opposes the development and expressed concerns
regarding the construction of more apartments and need for more retail.
Betty Saris, wife of Fiori Estates Owner, opposes the development and spoke about the
project's lack of affordable housing fees.
Hearing Closed 8:28 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2017-008
Approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Residences at Five
Creek Project and City Public Safety and Public Works Facilities (APN 143-
040-124)
For the record, Councilmember Callinan asked City Manager Jenkins to publicly address issues
regarding purchase prices for the Five Creek Project. City Manager Jenkins discussed purchase
prices and noted that the main focus of the project is the revenue stream generated from the
development. Councilmember Callinan also questioned City Manager Jenkins on the transition
from commercial property to residential property during the marketing process. City Manager
reported that the property was publicly marketed to retailers, but these efforts only resulted in one
interested party, which was a grocery store. Councilmember Callinan also asked City Manager
Jenkins to address matters on affordable housing. City Manager Jenkins discussed recent changes
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in case law regarding cities and rent control requirements. Councilmember Callinan highlighted
the importance of Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) and explained how the project will benefit
the long tenn goals of the City.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Ahanotu) to adopt Resolution 2017-009
Approving a General Plan Text and Map Amendments to Allow for the
Residences at Five Creek Project (APN 143-040-124)
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2017-010
Approving Amendments to the Stadium Area Master Plan, Adoption of a
Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Residences at
Five Creek Project (APN 143-040-124)
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) to introduce Ordinance 903 An
Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park, California, Approving a
Development Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and Stadium RP
Development Partners, LLC, for Development of the Residences at Five
Creek Project (APN 143-040-124) Title read by Mayor Mackenzie.
Councilmember Belforte proposed changing the language in Section 6.6 on page 14 of the
Development Agreement by adding the words "or preservation" to the sentence which currently
reads "to assist in the creation of affordable housing."
Councilmember Ahanotu supported the addition of language proposed by Councilmember Belforte
and amended his motion to reflect this change to the Development Agreement. Vice Mayor
Stafford seconded.
Motion carried unanimously by the following 5-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Callinan, Stafford and Mackenzie, and Belforte, NOS:
None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Belforte) to adopt Resolution 2017-011
Approving a Tentative Map to Allow the Subdivision of Property Located at
5900 Labath Avenue (APN 143-040-124) Into Five Parcels
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Education Committee 12/2
Councilmember Belforte reported on positive collaboration efforts between
members of the educational community.
2. Waste & Recycling, Committee (12/19)
Vice Mayor Stafford reported on issues surrounding waste disposal and noted that
the consultant services agreement with R3 Consulting Group was approved by City
Council at tonight's meeting.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Health Action Council (12/2)
No report.
2. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 12/14
Councilmember Stafford announced the "Hot Crab" Crab Feed will take place on
February 11, 2017.
3. Golf Course Oversight Committee 1/3
No report.
4. Sonoma County Trarispotlation Authority(SCTA) (12/12)
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the renewal of the sales tax measure, "Measure M",
in order to generate more funding for the improvement of road conditions in
Sonoma County. Mayor Mackenzie also reported on funding efforts regarding the
widening of Highway 101.
C. Other Reports
None.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Mackenzie Mayor attended the swearing in ceremony for the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors on January 10, 2017.
Mayor Mackenzie discussed the Women's March on Washington and Council opposed
placing this matter on a future agenda.
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Callinan announced that the Police Officer's Association (POA) Crab
Feed will take place on January 17, 2017.
A. Council Consideration of Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget Work Session Schedule —
April 201 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and April 25" 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Councilmember Ahanotu noted that he is unavailable on April 24, 2017.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to hold the
Budget Work Session on April 25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
April 27, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Mackenzie made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government
Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:53 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 - Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): (Two
Cases)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (Government Code
§54956.9(a)) Thomas, et. al. vs. City of Rohnert Park, et. al., Sonoma County
Superior Court Case No. MSCI 87100; Hildebrand vs. City of Rohnert Park,
Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. MSC 187094
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 9:30 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Mackenzie reported: no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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