2018/06/26 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, June 26, 2018
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 Pro Tempore Callinan called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:01 pm, the notice for
which being legally noticed on June 21, 2018.
Present: Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Absent: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Finance Director Howze, Public
Safety Director Masterson, City Clerk Buergler, Community Services Manager Bagley,
Management Analyst Beran, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, Planner III Tusinger and Assistant City
Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Callinan.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Public Safety: Use Only `Safe and Sane' Fireworks or Risk Fines of $1,000
Public Safety Director Masterson provided the update.
For the record, Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he is opposed to the use of
fireworks due to obvious dangers such as fires and believes the City should not allow
the sale of fireworks.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Alexander commented on issues such as fireworks, chicken feed, diseases, climate
change and satellites.
Rich Klingbeil expressed his concerns about apartment rules at Copeland Creek Apartments,
tax credits for seniors and low income housing.
Sherrie Klingbeil commented on issues regarding the senior living facility at Copeland Creek
Apartments and expressed her frustration against the complex's management.
Pamela Fender suggested changing the pool schedule for lap swims due to lack of hours and
overcrowding issues. Ms. Fender also commented on the fans at the Callinan Sports Center
because gym goers are too cold.
Rebecca Brown spoke about the lap swim schedules for multiple pools and requested City
Council to increase the amount of sessions offered during the summer.
Anamaria Hogue thanked Councilmember Mackenzie for his support towards the prohibition
of fireworks and expressed her opposition against the use of fireworks.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. None.
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. Report of Mayor Stafford's Appointment of Creighton Bell to the Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee — Term Commencing July 2018 and Expiring
December 31, 2018
2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 26, 2018
3. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 26, 2018
4. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending May 2018
5. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending May 2018
6. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending May 2018
7. Receive the Annual Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan Report, and Cultural
Arts Report
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2018-089 Rescinding Resolution 2006-117 and Approving a Drug -Free Work
Place Policy
2. 2018-090 Approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for the Copeland Creek
Regional Detention Basin (Project 2006-04)
3. 2018-091 Approving the Position Title, Salary Range and Associated Job
Description for Geographic Information System Technician in the
Development Services Department
4. 2018-092 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay
Rates and Ranges revised June 24, 2018
5. 2018-093 Authorizing g an Approving ing the City Manager- to Exee to ,
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Rapid Rehousing Serviees for- Rohnei4 Park in an amount not to
eee $250 nnn PULLED BY AHANOTU
D. Accept and Adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and
Transition Plan (Phase 1)
E. Adopt the Weet Serviees Capital and Mak4eaanee Resei=ve Fund Pokey and Establish
., Fleet Sei=yiees Capital and r, ainto.,anee Reserve Fund PULLED BY BELFORTE
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Ahanotu) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Stafford.
6.E Adopt the Fleet Services Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund Policy and Establish
a Fleet Services Capital and Maintenance Reserve Fund
Councilmember Belforte proposed an amendment to the policy by reducing the target balance to
$200,000 and clarifying capital improvements and deferred maintenance is for Fleet Shop
interior. Vice Mayor Callinan seconded the amendment.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Callinan) to adopt the Fleet Services Capital and
Maintenance Reserve Fund Policy and Establish a Fleet Services Capital and
Maintenance Reserve Fund including the amendment reducing the target
balance to $200,000 and clarifying capital improvements and deferred
maintenance is for Fleet Shop interior.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Stafford.
6.C.5 Authorizing and Approving the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with
the Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) to Provide Rapid Rehousing
Services for Rohnert Park in an amount not to exceed $250,000
Councilmembers requested City Manager Jenkins to provide clarity on the issue of
homelessness.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Ahanotu) to adopt Resolution 2018-093
Authorizing and Approving the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the
Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) to Provide Rapid Rehousing Services for
Rohnert Park in an amount not to exceed $250,000
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Stafford.
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7. Study Session: Presentation on Renderings of the Station Avenue (formerly Rohnert
Station) Project (Laulima Development)
Jes Slavik and David Bouquillon, Laulima Development, presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Receive presentation on renderings of architectural designs for the Station Avenue
project and provide feedback to applicant and staff.
Public Comments: Chris Meyer experessed her concerns regarding the proposed plans for
Downtown.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed and Stafford absent), City Council
received the informational presentation and participated in the study
session by offering input on various topics such as palm trees, mass
transit, parking, craft breweries, traffic congestion, surrounding quiet
neighborhoods, Rohnert Park Expressway entrances and matters
related to Raley's Town Center shopping area. City Council directed
staff to bring back revised plans at an upcoming City Council
meeting including the recommended feedback.
8. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CaIPERS)
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Approve California Public
Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS) Contract Amendment and Introduction of
Ordinance Authorizing Contract Amendment
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): (1) Approve Resolution
of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the City's Contract with Ca1PERS; and (2) Introduce
an Ordinance Authorizing the Contract Amendment.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Belforte) to adopt Resolution 2018-094
Approving the Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to
Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public
Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie and Callinan; NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Stafford.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Ahanotu/Belforte) to introduce Ordinance 923 An Ordinance
of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the
Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park. Title read by Mayor Pro Tempore Callinan.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 Roll Call vote: AYES:
Ahanotu, Belforte, Mackenzie and Callinan; NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Stafford.
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9. NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION MATTERS
Consideration of Calling for a General Municipal Election, Consolidating the Election
with the County of Sonoma, and Adopting Regulations Regarding City Council
Candidates' Statements
City Clerk Buergler presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt two election -related
resolutions: (1) Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election for the Election to be
held Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the election of two members of the City Council for a
term of four years and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma
consolidate the election; and (2) Adopting regulations that allow the City to pay for the
printing of a candidate's SOQ in English and Spanish.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Mackenzie) to adopt Resolution 2018-095
Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held
on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 for the Election of Certain Officers
and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma to
Consolidate said Election Pursuant to § 10403 of Elections Code.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie and Callinan; NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Stafford.
It is noted for the record that Councilmember Ahanotu disclosed a potential financial conflict
of interest regarding this item because the outcome of voting on this item could have a potential
financial effect if he should opt to run for re-election.
Councilmember Ahanotu left the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Belforte) to adopt Resolution 2018-096
Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Officer Pertaining
to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to
be Held on November 6, 2018.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Belforte,
Mackenzie and Callinan; NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: Ahanotu
and Stafford.
Councilmember Ahanotu returned to the dais at 6:52 p.m.
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (6/14)
Development Services Director Pawson reported that the Board voted in favor of
continuing to pursue an extraction or used based rate for all users which removes a
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parcel tax, voted against requiring member agencies to subsidize a third, fourth or fifth
year of the agency and voted in favor of seeking proposals for an Agency Director.
2. Library Advisory Board (6/19)
No report.
C. Other Reports
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (6/22)
Councilmember Belforte shared photos of students from the Mike Hauser Algebra
Academy during their tour of the Golden Gate Bridge and reported that the students
learned a lot about how the bridge works from various engineers.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Belforte reported that she attended the California State Land Commission
meeting held at Sonoma State University and discussed clean-up efforts throughout the entire
state. Councilmember Mackenzie reported that he also attended the event and provided a brief
presentation on climate change to the representatives of the California State Land
Commission.
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempore Callinan adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:58 pm.
Caitlin Saldanha, Assistant City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park
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Pam Stafford, Ma
City of Rohnert Park