2018/08/28 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, August 28, 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 Stafford called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., the notice for which being
legally noticed on August 23, 2018.
Present: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services
Director Pawson, Finance Director Howze, Interim Public Safety Director Weaver, Public
Works and Community Services Director McArthur, Human Resources Director Perrault,
Public Safety Commander Johnson, Public Safety Commander Bates, Senior Analyst L. Tacata
and Assistant City Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Interim Public Safety Director, Jeffrey Weaver.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Rohnert Park Resident, Maya Khosla,
for Being Named Sonoma County's 10th Poet Laureate
Mayor Stafford read and presented the certificate to Maya Khosla, who thanked Council for
their support and read two poems.
B. Announcement on Laguna Treatment Plant's 50th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday,
September 22, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4300 Llano Road in Santa Rosa
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Elise Howard, Communications Coordinator for Santa Rosa Water, invited Councilmembers
and the community to attend the event.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins provided an update on the Community Forum regarding the recruitment
for the next Public Safety Director held on August 27, 2018 at the Rohnert Park Community
Center and stated there was a high turnout of residents.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, August 14, 2018
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated August 28, 2018
2. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2018
3. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2018
4. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending July 2018
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2018-113 Approving Assignment of Non -Exclusive Temporary Construction
and Demolition Collection Services Franchise Agreement from
Industrial Carting to N Leasing Company, LLC
2. 2018-114 Authorizing and Approving a Public Improvement Agreement for the
Keiser Avenue and Kerry Road Surface and Dry Utility
Improvements and Related Actions
3. 2018-115 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Change Orders up to
Twelve Percent (12%) of the Original Contract Amount and
Authorize the Finance Director to Increase Appropriations for the
Performing Arts Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project
4. X018- 116 n „th,,,.; . ing a -a Approving ing the Deletion f O Maintenanee Al i
11 Position and the Addifien of One Supefvising Maintenanee Wer-ke
Position �a i the Publ e errs Depa mefA (PULLED BY BELFORTE)
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5. 2018-117 Authorizing and Approving Amendment Four to the Memorandum of
Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park
Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
6. 2018-118 Authorizing and Approving an Affordable Housing Regulatory
Agreement with Community Resources, Inc. and Rohnert Park
Pacific Associates for the 218 -Unit Parkside at Vast Oak Apartment
Complex in the University District
D. Ordinance for Adoption:
1. 924 An Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Amending
Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Declare
Prima Facie Speed Limits
E. Authorize the Purchase of Four (4) Ford Special Service Police Vehicles for the
Department of Public Safety no to exceed $220,000 and Authorize the City Manager
to Execute Purchase Documentation
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Belforte) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan and Stafford, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Mackenzie.
6.C.4 Authorizing and Approving the Deletion of One Maintenance Worker II
Position and the Addition of One Supervising Maintenance Worker
Position in the Public Works Department
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Belforte/Ahanotu) to approve the Resolution 2018-116.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Callinan and Stafford, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Mackenzie.
7. Receive Department of Public Safety Operations Analysis Report
City Manager Jenkins, Tom Wieczorek and Victor Lauria, Center for Public Safety
Management, LLC presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Staff recommends that
Council receive and comment on the Department of Public Safety Operations Analysis report
from the Center for Public Safety Management.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed; Mackenzie absent), City Council
received the report.
8. City's Voting Position on Resolution Packet for the League of California Cities Annual
Business Meeting, September 14, 2018 in Long Beach, CA
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide
direction to voting delegate regarding City's position on Resolution Packet for the League of
California Cities Annual Business Meeting, September 14, 2018, in Long Beach, CA. Staff
recommends supporting the two proposed resolutions.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed; Mackenzie absent), City Council
supported the Resolution Packet for the League of California Cities
Annual Business Meeting, September 14, 2018, in Long Beach, CA.
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
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1. Library Advisory Board (8/21)
Councilmember Ahanotu reported that Sonoma County Poet Laurate, Maya Khosla,
will presenting her work at the "Reflecting Back as We Rebuild" event on September
12 from 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library.
2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)(8/15)
Mayor Stafford reported that a company was selected for composting services for
Sonoma County and entered into an exclusive agreement with Renewable Sonoma
(formerly Sonoma Compost) due to their educational component. Mayor Stafford also
reported that Patrick Carter, SCWMA Executive Director, turned in his resignation.
C. Other Reports
Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Legislative Committee
Councilmember Belforte reported on voting matters related to letters of support or
opposition. The Legislative Committee is proposing to change the voting process from a
unanimous vote to a simple majority. Councilmember Belforte requested to agendize this
topic at a future City Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Callinan stepped away from the dais at 6:16 p.m. and returned to the meeting at
6:17 p.m.
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Councilmember Belforte reported on the status of the suicide barrier and stated that the
San Rafael Transportation Center is being designed.
Mayor Stafford reported on Public Safety Director Brian Masterson's retirement party
held at Bear Republic on August 20, 2018 and thanked Public Safety Commander Aaron
Johnson for MC-ing the event.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Belforte reported on issues regarding garbage along the paths on Copeland
Creek.
11. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Stafford made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:19 p.m. in Conference Room 2A to
Consider:
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): (One
Case)
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B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 6:41 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Stafford reported: no reportable action.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Stafford adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Caitlin Saldanha, Assistant City Clerk
City of Rohnert Park
Pam Stafford, May r
City of Rohnert Park