2017/09/12 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, September 12, 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 5:02 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on September 7, 2017.
Present: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Absent: Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Human Resource Director
Perrault, Finance Director Howze, Community Services Manager Bagley, and City Clerk
Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Stafford.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Friday Night Senior Center Bingo
Volunteers.
Mayor Mackenzie presented certificates of recognition to the five volunteers (Vicki,
Kurt, Rose, Andrew, and Giovanna) in attendance. Volunteer Kurt thanked the
Council for the recognition, his wife for organizing the program, and the players for
their support. Kurt announced a food drive will take place in October and a toy drive
in December.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Isabelle Briseno, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University (SSU) Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI) reported school started three weeks ago. Briseno serves on the
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Legislative Affairs Board which works on legislation external from SSU. The Board is
working on a voter registration effort for the November 7, 2017 election. Briseno invited
input from the City regarding their Good Neighbor Program.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Community Services: Update on Second Sunday Family Fun Series.
Community Services Manager Bagley reported on the September 10 event and
announced the next event Sunday, October 8, 2017.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Erin Chmielewski, leader of Women's March Huddle for Rohnert Park & Cotati, requested
City Council adopt a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the next Council meeting
September 26, 2017, demonstrating support for the Rohnert Park community no matter
immigration status, race, ethnicity, religion, country of origin, ability, political affiliation,
economic status, age, gender -identity or sexual. orientation or a resolution similar to what has
been adopted by Petaluma and other cities in Sonoma County.
Jenny Blaker requested City Council read the "It Won't Happen Here" declaration and
requested the City Council adopt the resolution at the next Council meeting September 26,
2017.
Carol Williams requested City Council adopt a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the
next Council meeting September 26, 2017.
Lauren Ornelas, Founder and Director of Food Empowerment Project, requested City
Council adopt a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the next Council meeting September
26, 2017.
Sarah Bauer requested City Council adopt a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the next
Council meeting September 26, 2017.
Judi Bauer requested City Council adopt a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the next
Council meeting September 26, 2017.
Jim Duffy requested City Council agendize a resolution "It Won't Happen Here" at the next
Council meeting September 26, 2017.
Mayor Mackenzie stated for the record he will bring up the request to agendize a resolution
tonight under Item 11 Matters to and from Council.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, August 22, 2017
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B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. Report of Councilmember Belforte's Appointment of Gay Deady and Vice Mayor
Stafford's Appointment of Shari Lorenz to the Sister Cities Relations Committee —
Terms Expiring December 31, 2018
2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated September 12, 2017
3. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated September 12,
2017
4. City- Cash Report for Month Ending May 2017
C. City Council Resolution for Adoption:
1. 2017-110 Approving an Agreement with County of Sonoma for Election
Services
2. 2017-111 Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates & Ranges
Revised August 23, 2017
3. 2017-112 Authorizing and Approving the Director of Finance to Increase
Appropriations for FY 2017-18 for the Purchase and Funding of
Equipment and Two Vehicles for the Water Fund
4. 2017-113 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Master Service
Agreement and Task Order 2017-01 with M -Group and Related
Actions
D. Ordinance for Adoption:
1. No. 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
E. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement with the Sonoma County Water
Agency for Copeland Creek Sediment Removal for a not to exceed amount of $53,233
F. Authorize the Mayor to Vote in Support of Susan Harvey, City of Cotati, to fill a vacancy
on the North Bay Division, League of California Cities Executive Board, at the Mayors'
and Councilmembers' Association Board Meeting October 12, 2017
G. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment 1 to Task Order 2016-02 with Moe
Engineering to Provide Engineering and Land Surveying Development Review for an
Additional Amount Not -to -Exceed of $90,000
City Manager Jenkins stated City Council would be approving amended minutes as provided
in the Supplemental Item 7.A.1.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Stafford) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous roll call 4-0-1 vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
8. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE — Consideration of Updates to Title 13 of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code Relating to the City's Potable Water, Recycled Water
and Sewer Service
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Introduce an Ordinance repealing Resolution 2005-86 and Chapters 13.04, 13.44, 13.62 and
13.66 of Title 13 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and adding Chapters 13.02, 13.03,
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13.04, 13.05, 13.06 and 13.44 to Title 13 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code relating to the
City's potable water, recycled water and sewer systems.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Belforte) to introduce Ordinance 910 An
Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Repealing Resolution
2005-86 and Chapters 13.04, 13.44, 13.62 and 13.66 of Title 13 of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code and Adding Chapters 13.02, 13.03, 13.04,
13.05, 13.06 and 13.44 to Title 13 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
Relating to the City's Potable Water, Recycled Water And Sewer Systems.
Title read by Mayor Mackenzie.
Motion carried by the following unanimous roll call 4-0-1 vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Stafford, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Waste & recycling Committee (8/31)
Vice Mayor Stafford reported the Committee received updates on many topics such
as the rate review, Rohnert Park Disposal asset sale and assignment of contract,
potential amendments to 2012 contract with Rohnert Park Disposal, compost sites,
and R3 contract. An update with be provided at a future City Council meeting.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Health Action Comicil ( t)/ 1 )
Councilmember Belforte reported that the Health Action framework is in the planning
process.
2. Sonoma Clean Power (9/7)
Councilmember Belforte reported the meeting was cancelled.
3. Sonoma County'l'ransporta Jo ii Authority (SCTA) (9/11)
Mayor Mackenzie provided an update on the Climate Action 2020 lawsuit which
challenged the validity of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Judgment was in
favor of River Watch and the Regional Climate Protection Authority will settle.
Therefore other jurisdictions cannot use the information in that EIR for other projects.
Mayor Mackenzie also provided an update on the Marin -Sonoma Narrows Project.
C. Other Reports
1. Golden Gatc Bridge District
Councilmember Belforte clarified the schedule changes for 72X and 72 and
announced that schedule is available via the Golden Gate Transit website.
2. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)
Mayor Mackenzie provided on update on the first week of operation.
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10. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Mayor Mackenzie asked if another Councilmember would support the agendizing of a
resolution as requested in Item 6 Public Comment at the September 26, 2017 Council
meeting. Councilmember Belforte supported agendizing the resolution.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:03 pm.
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