2017/08/22 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, August 22, 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 5:00 p.m., the notice for which
being legally noticed on August 17, 2017.
Present: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Absent: None.
Staff present: Acting City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney Marchetta-Kenyon,
Development Services Director Pawson, Public Works and Community Services Director
McArthur, Finance Director Howze, Human Resources Director Perrault, Public Safety
Director Masterson, Community Services Manager Bagley and Deputy City Clerk
Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Mackenzie.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Ashley Place for Receiving the Gold
Award in Girls Scouts
Mayor Mackenzie presented a certificate of recognition to Ashley Place, who
shared her journey as a Girl Scout and thanked Councilmembers for their support.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Community Services
• Second Sunday Family Fun Series on Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10
• Spreckles Performing Arts Center Season Tickets
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Community Services Manager Bagley provided the two announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Acting City Manager informed the Councilmembers that staff will be requesting to pull
Agenda Item 8. Therefore, Mayor Mackenzie offered Agenda Item 8 public speaker to
speak during the general public comment period.
Bill Petrie spoke briefly on the topic of converting tennis courts into pickleball courts and
wished to withhold further comments until he hears both staff's proposal and
recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Isabelle Briseno, Legislative Representative for Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI), introduced herself to the City Council as the new student liaison
to City Council and announced today was the first day of the fall semester.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, August 8, 2017
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
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2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated August 22, 2017
3. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2017
4. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2017
5. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2017
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2017-105 Approving the Position Title, Salary Range and Associated Job
Description for a Development Engineering Manager in the
Development Services Department
2. 2017-106 Authorizing and Approving the Director of Finance to Increase
Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the Purchase of
Property at 6250 State Farm
3. 2017-107 Approving the Spreckels Performing Arts Center Re -Roof and HVAC
Replacement Project No. 2015-08, 2015-05 and 2017-04, and Finding
the Project Exempt From CEQA, and Awarding the Contract to
Stronger Building Services, and Related Actions
4. 2017-109 Amending the Catastrophic Leave Program for Eligible, Active
Employees
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E. Authorize the Mayor to Execute and Deliver the City's Response to the Grand Jury
Report on Groundwater Sustainability
F. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment 2 to Task Order 2016-10 with
GHD, Inc. to Provide Construction Management for the Snyder Lane Rehabilitation
(Project No. 2016-06) for an amount not to exceed $77,988
G. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Joint Powers Agreement for Housing and
Community Development with the County of Sonoma and the Cities of Cloverdale,
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Cotati, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Sonoma and the Town of Windsor for
the 2018-2020 Urban County Qualification Period
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Ahanotu) 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.
6.13.1 Annual Co -Sponsorship and Fee Waiver Report for FY 2016-17
Councilmember Belforte asked for clarification regarding the agenda items 6.13.1 and 6.1).
Acting City Manager Schwartz explained the differences between the two agenda items.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Stafford) to receive the informational report.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
6.1). Approval of Revised Policy for City Co -Sponsorships and Fee Waivers and Rescind
Resolution 2011-66
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Stafford) to approve the revised City Co -
Sponsorships and Fee Waivers policy and rescind Resolution 2011-66.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Mackenzie made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government
Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:26 p.m. in Conference
Room 2A to Consider:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code §54956.8)
Property: 6250 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, CA (APN: 143-051-021)
City Negotiator: Don Schwartz, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Rhonda Deringer, Keegan & Coppin Company, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 6:00 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Mackenzie reported: no reportable action.
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8. Discussion and Direction on Recreational Courts Rehabilitation and Resurface Plan
Item was not heard because Acting City Manager Schwartz requested to pull Agenda Item
8 in order to obtain recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council pulled Agenda Item 8. Council
directed staff to agendize this item at a future City Council meeting after the
Parks and Recreation Commission has provided their recommendations on
the matter. Council also directed staff to inform public speaker, Bill Petrie,
about upcoming meeting dates for both Parks and Recreation Commission
and City Council.
9. TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM) — (Noticed on 8/4/2017)
Hold a Public Hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
and Consideration of Approving the Issuance of Charter School Revenue Bonds by
the California Public Finance Authority for the Benefit of Credo High School, not to
exceed $3,000,000 in Bond Proceeds
Finance Director Howze presented the item. Thom Cooper, attorney for Credo High School,
answered Councilmember Ahanotu's questions regarding the City's responsibility and stated
that the City has no financial obligations on this matter. Recommended Action(s): Approve
a resolution authorizing the City to join the California Public Finance Authority Joint
Exercise of Power Agreement (JPA) and approving the JPA's issuance of charter school
revenue bonds not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 for facility and
other improvements.
Hearing Opened 6:13 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Hearing Closed 6:13 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2017-108
Approving the Issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of
Charter School Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount not
exceeding $3,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing Improvements and the
Acquisition of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment for the Use of Credo High
School and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan, Stafford and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM — (Noticed on 8/11/2017)
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE — Consideration of Adding Chapter 15.34,
"Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review Process" to Title 15 of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code to Comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Conduct a public hearing and introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 15.34 "Electric
Vehicle Charging Station Review Process" to Title 15 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
Hearing Opened 6:16 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Hearing Closed 6:16 p.m.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance 909 An Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California,
Adding Chapter 15.34, "Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review
Process" to Title 15 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code. 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.
11. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater SList inabilily Agency
Vice Mayor Stafford reported that seven new members were appointed to the
advisory committee and candidates were selected for positions such as a Plan
Manager and attorney.
2. Mayors' &. Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County (8/10)
Mayor Mackenzie reported that nearly 70 attendees were present at Sonoma State
University's Overlook Restaurant, including SSU's Chief of Staff, Bill Kidder and
Communications Director, Gary Delsohn. Presentations were also provided on the
following topics: immigration defense fund, vital lands initiative and non-profit
housing. Mayor Mackenzie received a letter submitted by presenter, Bruce
Goldstein, Sonoma County Counsel, and routed the paperwork to Acting City
Manager Schwartz.
3. Sonoma Count Tronas ortation Authority SCTA) (8/14
No report.
4. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (8/15)
Vice Mayor Stafford reported that a candidate was chosen for the Spirit of Sonoma
and the event will take place on December 8, 2017.
5. Library Advisory_ Committee (8115)
No report.
C. Other Reports
Mayor Mackenzie reported that he presented a certificate of recognition to Grant Davis,
Sonoma County Water Agency General Manager, for his service and congratulated him
on his appointment as Director of the Department of Water Resources.
Mayor Mackenzie reported that passenger revenue service for Sonoma Marin Area
Railroad Transit (SMART) will commence on August 25, 2017.
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Vice Mayor Stafford reported that Sonoma County Waste Management Agency may
propose a polystyrene waste reduction ordinance which would ban Styrofoam in
multiple cities.
Mayor Mackenzie reported that he attended the Legislative Committee for the Mayors'
& Councilmembers' Association on behalf of Councilmember Belforte and the
economic state of California was the main focus of discussion.
Vice Mayor Stafford reported that Mayor Mackenzie and City Manager Jenkins
represented the City at the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School Board of Trustees
meeting held on August 15, 2017.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Belforte asked about the timeline regarding a future agenda item regarding
the joint use agreement between the City and school district.
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur stated that the next meeting
between the City and school district will occur in late August and the agenda item may be
tentatively scheduled for a November 2017 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Callinan announced that Bear Republic is now open for business.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:32 p.m.
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