2017/03/28 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 28, 2017
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 Mackenzie called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on March 24, 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, Director of Public Safety Masterson,
Human Resources Director Perrault, Senior Analyst Tacata, Planning Manager Beiswenger,
Planner Tusinger, and Deputy City Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mackenzie.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Lorrie Abbott for Her 20 Years of
Teaching Floral Design Through Community Center Classes
Mayor Mackenzie read and presented the certificate of recognition to Lorrie Abbott,
who thanked Council for their support.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Novelly expressed her concerns regarding Citadel Apartments and provided an update
on the number of vacant units.
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Rebekah Webster spoke on issues surrounding increased rent prices at Citadel apartments
and lack of affordable housing in Rohnert Park.
5. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Mackenzie made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:12 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 5:51 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Mackenzie reported: no reportable action.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, March 14, 2017
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 28, 2017
2. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2017
3. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2017
4. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2017
C. City Council Resolution for Adoption:
1. 2017-031 Authorizing the Finance Director to Increase Appropriations in the FY
2016-17 Budget by $225,000 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund for
the Purchase of Public Safety Equipment to Account for Developer
Reimbursements
2. 2017-032 Approving the First Amendment to the 2014 Employment Agreement
Between the City of Rohnert Park and Brian Masterson for Director of
Public Safety Services
3. 2017-033 Approving the Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement
Between the City of Rohnert Park and Don Schwartz for Assistant City
Manager Services
4. 2017-034 Approving the Tentative Agreement on a Four Year Proposal with the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
5. 2017-035 Approving and Adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) for the
Period of April 2, 2017 through June 30, 2021
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D. Ordinance for Adoption:
1. No. 905 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park,
California, Amending Chapters 17.06. 100 "Permitted Uses" and
17.07.020 (E) And (Y) "Footnotes" of the Zoning Ordinance of the
Municipal Code to Eliminate Various Storage Uses
E. Consideration of Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) at the Special City Selection Committee Meeting April 13, 2017
F. Authorize the City's Representative to the Water Advisory Committee to Recommend
Approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency's Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget
G. Approve a Letter to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on its Medical Cannabis
Ordinances and Policies
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 Roll Call Vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
7. FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 FINANCIAL MID -YEAR UPDATES
A. FY 2016-17 Mid -Year Update
Finance Director Howze presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive the FY 2016-
17 Mid -Year Financial Update
Public Comrnent: None
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council received the update.
B. FY 2016-17 Mid -Year Budget Amendments
Finance Director Howze presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Authorize and approve
the Director of Finance to increase appropriations for FY 2016-17 within various accounts as
incorporated in Exhibit A of the proposed resolution.
Finance Director Howze noted a correction in the presentation slides to reflect the amount of
$8.6k instead of $86k for the Senior Center Bingo Program.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to approve Resolution 2017-
036 Authorizing and Approving the Director of Finance to Increase
Appropriation for FY 2016-17 within Various Accounts as
Incorporated in Exhibit A of the resolution.
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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C. Casino Mitigation Program Budgets 2016-17 Mid -Year Update
Senior Analyst Tacata presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive mid -year
update on Casino Mitigation budgets.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council received the
update and directed staff to prepare a narrative regarding casino
mitigation fund activities.
8. Discussion and Direction on Health Action Priorities
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Staff
recommends the following as the City's Health Action priorities: (a) ensuring access to
health and human services, and (b) providing education through the schools in drug and
alcohol prevention, gang prevention, and positive relationships to reduce substance abuse and
violent crimes. These are recommended because they best fit cities' responsibilities and
resources in addressing the topics identified by Health Action.
Councilmember Ahanotu stepped away from the dais at 6:35 p.m. and returned at 6:36 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council supported the Recommended
Actions and directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor to send to Health
Action Council.
9. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — (Noticed on 3/17/2017)
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE — An Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park,
California, Amending Title 17 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Bring in to
Conformance with State Law Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
Planning Manager Beiswenger and Planner Tusinger presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Conduct a public hearing and waive first reading and introduce ordinance to
amend Chapters 17.07.020 (Footnotes), 17.04.030 (Definitions), 17.06.030 (Permitted Uses),
17.10.060 (Accessory Structures), and 17.16.040 (Parking Exemptions) of the Rohnert Park
Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Mackenzie stepped away from dais 7:08 p.m. and Vice Mayor Stafford assumed the gavel.
Mayor Mackenzie returned at 7:12 p.m. and reassumed the gavel.
Hearing Opened 7:43 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Hearing Closed 7:43 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) to waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 906 an Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California,
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Amending Title 17 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Bring in to
Conforinance with State Law Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. Title read
by Mayor Mackenzie.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 Roll Call Vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Callinan, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None,
ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
10. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Assignment Assumption and Transfer
Agreements Related to the Sonoma Mountain Village Development Agreement
Item 10 was pulled from the Agenda and not heard.
11. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Water/Wastewater Issues Committee (3/21)
Mayor Mackenzie reported that the committee discussed the proposed budget for the
Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and recommended the Water Advisory
Committee representative approve the proposed budget.
B. Liaison Reports
Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (3/2 l )
Councilmember Stafford reported that a Business Showcase will be held on May 10,
2017 at the Callinan Sports Center.
2. Sonoma County Transportation AuthorityS_CTA) (3/27)
Mayor Mackenzie reported on taxation measures regarding transportation and
discussed proposals for raising bridge tolls across the Bay Area excluding the Golden
Gate Bridge.
C. Other Reports
Proposed Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Update
Development Services Director Pawson reported that the committee will finalize the
proposed Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) in late April or early May in order for the Santa
Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Board of Directors to approve the
final JPA in June. Mayor Mackenzie reported that Supervisor Zane and Supervisor
Hopkins were appointed to the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency and
an advisory committee will be formed to address agricultural issues.
Councilmember Belforte reported that the Golden Gate Transportation District will begin
the suicide barrier project on April 13, 2017. Councilmember Belforte also reported on
the Managed Lane Implantation Plan (MLIP) regarding the proposal for the use of High -
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and smart lights on major freeways in the Bay Area.
Councilmember Belforte reported on SB35 and concerns from the legislative committee
regarding cities' control over development projects.
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12. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Belforte received notification that the men's locker rooms at Callinan Sports
Center requires additional maintenance. Mayor Mackenzie also noted that the upright bicycle
racks are out of order.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
A. Council Reconsideration of Proposed FY2017-18 Budget Work Session Schedule
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to hold the
Budget Work Session on April 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and May 2, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the Sister Cities Relations Committee Ceremony held on
March 24, 2017 where two student ambassadors from Hashimoto, Japan were honored
and shared stories from their hometown.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:11 pm.
Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park
Jake N ackenzie, Mayor
City o1 Rohnert Park