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MINUTES 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, December 11,2018
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 5:02 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on December 6, 2018.
Present: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Amy 0. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services
Director Pawson, Finance Director Howze, Human Resources Director Perrault, Interim Public
Safety Director Weaver, Community Services and Public Works Director McArthur, City
Clerk Buergler, Public Safety Commander Johnson, Acting Public Safety Commander Nicks,
Public Safety Sergeant Bates, Management Analyst Beran, Planner Azevedo, Civilian Fire
Marshal Thompson, Senior Analyst Tacata, and Assistant City Clerk Saldanha.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Ahanotu.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Honoring Councilmember Amy 0. Ahanotu for His Many Years of Service with a
Resolution from Senator Bill Dodd
Senator Bill Dodd presented Councilmember Ahanotu with the resolution and
highlighted his many accomplishments while serving the City.
B. Honoring Councilmember Amy 0. Ahanotu with a Certificate of Congressional
Recognition from Congressman Mike Thompson
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Field Representative, Andrea Rodriguez, presented Councilmember Ahanotu with the
certificate and thanked him for his service.
C. Mayor's Proclamation: Honoring Interim Public Safety Director, Jeffrey Weaver, for
His Service
Mayor Stafford presented the proclamation to Interim Public Safety Director Weaver,
who thanked Council for their support.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Briana Rodriquez, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University (SSU)Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI) reported on finals week, upcoming changes to Student Senate
bylaws, stress-free events held on campus, $100,000 alumni donation to CAPS (Counseling
and Psychological Services) and housing issues.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Mackenzie)to reorder the agenda and move Item 9 and
Item 10 forward before the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu, Belforte,
Mackenzie, Callinan, and Stafford;NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
9. Consideration of Approving an Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert
Park and Timothy Mattos for Public Safety Director Services
Human Resources Director Perrault presented the item and noted an error on Page 4 of
Employment Agreement. Section"3. Compensation and Benefits"under"3B Benefits" on
Line 2(a) which should read as "Administrative Leave" instead of"Annual Leave."
Recommended Action(s): Approve a resolution authorizing and approving the salary and
benefits stated in the Employment Agreement with Timothy Mattos for Director of Public
Safety Services as well as Salary Range 105.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Belforte)to adopt Resolution 2018-162 Approving
the Salary and Benefits Stated in the Employment Agreement with Timothy
Mattos for Director of Public Safety Services and Approving Salary Range
105.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, Callinan and Stafford NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
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10. Consideration of Restructuring of the Department of Public Safety Command Staff,
Approving Associated Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges and Authorizing the
Finance Director to Increase Appropriations in the FY 2018-19 Budget
Interim Public Safety Director Weaver presented the item. Public Safety Commander
Johnson was available for questions. Recommended Action(s): Approve a resolution
authorizing and approving restructuring Public Safety Command Staff, approving associated
job descriptions and salary ranges and authorizing the Finance Director to increase
appropriations in the FY 2018-19 Budget.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Belforte)to adopt Resolution 2018-163
Authorizing and Approving Restructuring of the Department of Public Safety
Command Staff, Approving Associated Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges
and Authorizing the Finance Director to Increase Appropriations in the FY
2018-19 Budget.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, Callinan and Stafford NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. None.
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated December 11, 2018
C. City Council Resolution for Adoption:
1. 2018-156 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay
Rates and Ranges Revised December 9, 2018
2. 2018-157 Adopting the Amended Co-Sponsorships and Fee Waivers Policy
3. 2018-158 Accepting the Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year July
1, 2017 through June 30, 2018
4. 2018-159 Reciting the Facts of the of General Municipal Election Consolidated
with the General Election Held on November 6, 2018, Declaring
Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
5. 2018-160 Authorizing an Affordable Housing Agreement Between the City of
Rohnert Park and the Housing Land Trust of Sonoma County,
Approving Budget Appropriations of$15,000 Necessary to Preserve
Affordable Units at CentreVille and Related Actions
6. 2018-161 Rescinding Resolution 2018-018 and Authorizing and Approving an
Offsite Public Improvement and Public Facilities Fee Credit
Agreement with the University District LLC and Vast Oak Property
L.P. for Rohnert Park Expressway Improvements Phase 2 and
Certain Landscaping Improvements
- D. Approve Amendment 1 to Task Order 2017-01 with Brelje and Race Consulting Civil
Engineers for Additional Construction Management and Design Services for the
Water Tank#8 Project and Related Actions
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E. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2018-03 with Green Valley
Consulting Engineers for Design Services for the Neighborhood Upgrades Sidewalk
and Creek Pathways Replacement Project(2017-22) in amount not to exceed
$158,740
F. Approve the Following Order of Succession for the Director of Emergency Services:
1) City Manager, 2) Assistant City Manager, 3) Public Safety Director, 4) Director of
Public Works & Community Services, 5) Director of Development Services, 6)
Finance Director, and 7) Human Resources Director
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Mackenzie)to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous vote 5-0 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Belforte, Mackenzie, Callinan and Stafford,NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
8. CEREMONY FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
AND SELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2019
A. Reflections 2018
1. Year's Highlights (slide show)
Video presentation.
2. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Stafford commented on 2018.
3. Councilmembers' Comments
Councilmembers Ahanotu, Belforte, Mackenzie, and Vice Mayor Callinan
commented on 2018.
B. Presentations
1. Mayor Stafford presented Councilmember Ahanotu with a memento and thanked
him for his eight years of service on the City Council, including one term as
Mayor. Councilmembers Mackenzie, Belforte, and Vice Mayor Callinan also
thanked Councilmember Ahanotu for his service. Councilmember Ahanotu
shared his journey as a Rohnert Park resident and how he began serving on City
Council.
2. Vice Mayor Callinan presented Mayor Stafford with a memento of the past year
and thanked her for her service.
C. Installation of Councilmembers Elect
City Clerk Buergler certified that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
adopted Resolution No. 2018-159 on December 11, 2018, which contains the
statement of the vote and declares the results of the General Municipal Election and
administered the Oaths of Office and presented the Certificates of Election to Pam
Stafford and Susan Hollingsworth Adams. Due to a character limitation on the
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Statement of Votes Cast a candidate's name was published incorrectly, Susan
Hollingsworth Adam should be Susan Hollingsworth Adams.
D. Selection of City Council Officers for 2019—Consideration and Nomination and
Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
1. Public Comments: None.
2. Selection of Mayor
3. Section of Vice Mayor
ACTION: Mayor Stafford nominated Vice Mayor Callinan for Mayor, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie for a one (1) year term.
Vice Mayor Callinan declined the nomination for Mayor and requested to be
nominated for Vice Mayor. Mayor Stafford withdrew her nomination.
Motion withdrawn.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Callinan nominated Councilmember Belforte for Mayor and
himself for Vice Mayor, seconded by Mayor Stafford for one (1) year terms.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Adams, Belforte, Mackenzie, Callinan and Stafford;NOS: None, ABSTAINS:
None, ABSENT: None.
E. Installation of Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2019
Outgoing Mayor Stafford presented the gavel to incoming Mayor Belforte.
Mayor Belforte assumed the gavel and seated the City Council.
F. Vision 2019
1. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Belforte expressed her vision for 2019.
2. Councilmembers' Comments
Councilmembers Adams, Mackenzie, Stafford and Vice Mayor Callinan
expressed their vision for 2019.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:00 pm. Refreshments followed the
regular meeting.
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