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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, July 23, 2019
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 Belforte called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on July 18, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Works and
Community Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Lieutenant Nicks, Planning
Manager Beisweinger, Deputy City Engineer Garrett, Management Analyst Beran, Senior
Analyst Leo Tacada, Planner III Garcia, Assistant City Clerk Lopez Cuevas and City Clerk
Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Stafford.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Public Safety Update
City Manager Jenkins provided the briefing.
B. Department of Public Safety Emergency Management
Lieutenant Jeff Nicks provided the briefing.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Reverend Michael Vasler spoke against Item 6D Re: Parking Restrictions and requested
Council to offer more compassionate options to assist the shelterless.
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Robin Cook expressed concern in how her neighborhood is being affected by the homeless
and requested the Council to impose overnight parking restrictions.
Dave Molidor expressed concern about 5G wireless technology and does not consent to it; Mr.
Molidor requests Council to present a study session on this item.
Carol Sherman requests Council to recognize Redwood Empire food bank and she would like
Council to consider inviting the City Commission Committee and Board Chairs to employee
recognition events, including the July 26 event.
Adrienne Lauby is concerned about possible power shut offs and the fragile people not having
access to back up generators. Ms. Lauby also requested Council to approach the issue of
homelessness on a more holistic matter such as safe parking.
Charmaine Padilla spoke in support of item 6D and parking restriction and expressed concern
about the hazardous waste left behind by the RV's users.
David Rimer requested Council to limit the number of occupants for single family units.
Rick Coates, Executive Director of Forest Unlimited, spoke about the importance of
neighborhood watch programs and requested Council look at the cost of undergrounding all
PG&E lines.
Walter Woods expressed concerned over the conditions that homeless people endure.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 29, 2019 - July 12, 2019
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 29,
2019 - July 12, 2019
3. City- Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2019
4. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2019
5. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2019
6. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2019
B. Adoption of Resolution 2019-088 Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay
Rates and Ranges Revised July 10, 2019
C. Adoption of Resolution 2019-089 Approving The Plans and Specifications for the
Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Project(Project Numbers 2018-40&2018-43),
Finding the Project Consistent with the Priority Development Area Environmental
Impact Report, Awarding the Construction Contract to Ghilotti Construction Company,
Inc., Approving Task Order No. 2019-06 for Construction Management Services by
GHD Inc., And Related Actions
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E. Adoption of Resolution 2019-091 authorizing and approving a Notice of Completion
for Storm Drain, Traffic Signal and Related Intersection Improvements and Accepting
Storm Drain, Traffic Signal and Related Intersection Improvements
F. Adoption of Resolution 2019-092 authorizing and approving a Reimbursement Payment
in the Amount of $286,180 and an Agreement Regarding Reimbursement under
Disposition and Development Agreement and Acknowledging Discharge of City
Obligations
G. Adoption of Resolution 2019-093 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Settlement
Agreement and Release between Aura Wise, Ross Long, and the City of Rohnert Park
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of item 6D.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie
6.1). Adoption of Resolution 2019-090 Establishing "No Overnight Parking Areas" at the
Roberts Lake Road Park&Ride,Rohnert Park Community Center,Rohnert Park Senior
Center, Goldridge Recreation Center and Spreckels Performing Art Center
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) approve item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie
REGULAR ITEMS:
7A. Consideration of a Street Name for the Bristol Property Area of the University District
Specific Plan
Planning Manager Beiswenger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approving New
Street Names for the Bristol Property Area of the University District Specific Plan.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford)to adopt Resolution 2019-094 Rescinding
Resolution 2015-046 Approving Street Names for the Vast Oak Area of the
University District Specific Plan and Approving New Street Names for the
Bristol Property Area of the University District Specific Plan with an
Amendment to change Ohana Circle to Oak Circle.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie
7B. Discussion and Direction on Lacrosse Striping at the Sunrise Park All Weather Field
Director of Development Services Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s): use
the "Ecostripe"paint option for the first season.
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Public Comment: None
ACTION: Moved/seconded(Callinan/Adams)to spend$55,000 to stripe the field for Boys
Lacrosse Youth.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-1-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Callinan and Belforte,NOES: Stafford, ABSENT: Mackenzie
7C. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: July 12, 2019)
Urban Growth Boundary Renewal Ballot Measure (PLGP19-0002) - Consideration of a
Resolution Calling a Special Election to be Held on November 5,2019, to Ask Voters to
Extend the Urban Growth Boundary to December 31, 2040, and Revise the Boundary to
Exclude Approximately 80 Acres of Land Located at 047-111-050 (CEQA Review:
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3))
Planning Manager Beiswenger and Development Services Director Pawson presented the
item. Recommended Action(s): Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing
and adopt a resolution 1) Calling and giving notice of the holding of a special election to ask
voters to (a) extend the duration of the City of Rohnert Park Urban Growth Boundary
("UGB") to December 31, 2040, and (b) revise the boundaries of the UGB to exclude
approximately 80 acres of land located at Assessor's Parcel Number 047-111-050; 2)
Requesting that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors consent to the consolidation by the
Sonoma County Elections Official of the special election with the established election date on
held November 5, 2019 and direct the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters to conduct the
election on the City's behalf; and 3) Directing the City Attorney to prepare and file an
impartial analysis of the proposed ballot measure.
Councilmember Adams left the dais at 6:21 pm
Public Hearing 6:22 pm
Teri Shore, Regional Director for North Bay for Green Bell Alliance, spoke in support of the
item and stated that it is a very important legacy for the City of Rohnert Park as it will protect
open space and farm land around the City and will encourage climate smart growth within the
City. MS. Shore requested the City Council to inform and educate the public of this measure
and informed that Green Bell Alliance will be willing to work with the City and its argument
in favor of the measure as well as sign for the argument.
Chris Meyer spoke in support of the item and informed that as a, private resident, will be
working with Teri Shore to educate the public about the importance of the Urban Growth
Boundary.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:26 pm
Councilmember Adams returned to the dais at 6:25 pm
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford)to Adopt Resolution 2019-095 Calling
and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Election on November 5; 2019'
Asking Voter to adopt an Ordinance that Would (1) Extend the Duration of the
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City of Rohnert Park Urban Growth Boundary(UGB) to December 31, 2040;
(2) Revised the UGB to Exclude Approximately 98 acres of Land Located at
7900 Petaluma Hill Road (APN 047-111-050); and (3) Amend Certain General
Plan Policies Regarding Implementation of the UGB; Requesting that the
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Consent to the Consolidation by the
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters of the Special Election to be Held
November 5, 2019 and Authorizing the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters to
Canvass the Election Results for Such Election; and Directing the City
Attorney to Prepare and File an Impartial Analysis of the Proposed Ballot
Measure
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to move Close Session before Item 8.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams, Stafford,
Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
7D. Consideration of Supporting "Letters of Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by the
Sonoma County Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association on August 8, 2019
Recommended Action(s): Consider supporting the requests of those submitting letters of
interest for various City Selection.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to nominate Councilmember Mackenzie
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Committee.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
12. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:29 p.m. in Conference Room
2A to Consider:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Significant Exposure to Litigation
(Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) (Two Cases)
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 9:10 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session(Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
8. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Education Committee (7/11)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting:
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B. Liaison Reports
1. Golf Course Oversight Committee (7/16)
No report.
2. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission(7/18)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority_
(SCTA/RCPA) (7/8)
No report.
2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority(SCP) (7/11)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
D. Other Reports
1. Association of Bay Area Government(ABAG) Executive Board (7/18)
No report.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
None
10. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting 9:11 p.m.
Sylvia La uevas, Assist Clerk Ginaayor
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