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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, October 22,2019
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 October 17, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services
Director Pawson, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Director of Public Works and Community
Services McArthur, Fire Marshall Thompson, Planner III Garcia, Director of Human Resources
Perrault, Management Analyst Beran, Senior Analyst Leo Tacata, Office Assistant Machado and
Assistant City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Callinan.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Proclamation: Day of Remembrance of the Northern California Fires
Mayor Belforte read the certificate and proclaimed October 28, 2019 as Day of Remembrance
of the Northern California Fires.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
I. Marni Wroth spoke about"International Anti-Police Brutality Day,"the death of
Branch Wroth, the Andy Lopez' Trial/Appeal and Wroth's legal proceedings.
2. Karen Weinstein expressed concerns regarding the Edgeway Project and the City's lack
of response. Karen Weinstein provided copies of e-mail correspondence with the City's
representative that the Clerk will be distributing to Council.
3. "Paul" spoke about speeding and RV Motor Home parking.
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4. Lisa Aldana spoke about the death of Branch Wroth and peace officers.
5. Chaska Wroth spoke about the death of Branch Wroth and peace officers' testimony
during trial.
6. Dave Molidor spoke against 5G wireless technology.
7. AnjalinaWroth spoke about today's lockdown at the Santa Rosa Junior College due to
shooting and the death of Branch Wroth.
8. Susan Lamont spoke about "National Day of Protest against Police Brutality" and the
deaths of Andy Lopez and Branch Wroth.
9. Steve Birdlebough spoke about SMART train and suicide prevention.
10. Esa Wroth spoke about the death of Branch Wroth and requested community oversight
of law enforcement.
11. Chris Wroth spoke about the death of Andy Lopez and the Rohnert Park Safety Act.
12. ML Wroten spoke about the death of Branch Wroth.
13. John Logan spoke about EMF radiation and against 4G and 5G wireless technology.
14. "Merlin" spoke about impunity and repercussions.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for:
6.A.1. City Councilmembers Quarterly Expense Report (July, August, September)
6.A.2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated September 27, 2019 through October 16,2019
6.A.3. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2019
6.A.4. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2019
6.A.5. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2019
6.A.6. City- Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2019
B. Adoption of Resolution 2019-127 Authorizing an Increase in Appropriations in the
Community Center Facility Fee Fund by $6,000 to Replace a Failed Heating and Air
Conditioning Unit at the Community Center
C. Approving a Public Improvement Agreement with University District LLC for the Rohnert
Park Expressway/ Petaluma Hill Road Intersection Improvements, Accepting the Vast Oak
Phase 1 Off-Site Joint Trench/ Streetlight Improvements, the Rohnert Park Expressway
Phase 1 Improvements, and the Rohnert Park Expressway Phase 2 Improvements, and
Directing Related Actions
Resolutions for Adoption:
1. Resolution 2019-128 Authorizing and Approving a Public Improvement Agreement for
the Rohnert Park Expressway-Petaluma Hill Road Intersection Improvements
2. Resolution 2019-129 Accepting the Vast Oak Phase 1 Offsite Joint Trench and Streetlight
Improvements and Related Actions
3. Resolution 2019-130 Accepting the Rohnert Park Expressway Phase 1 Improvements
and Directing Related Actions
4. Resolution 2019-131 Accepting the Rohnert Park Expressway Phase 2 Improvements
and Certain Landscaping Improvements and Directing Related Actions
D. Adoption of Resolution 2019-132 Approving the Gold Ridge Multi Use Building Roof
Repair Project No. 2017-24, Finding the Project Exempt From CEQA, Approving and
Adopting Plans and Specifications, and Awarding the Contract to Best Contracting
Services, Inc.
E. Adoption of Resolution 2019-133 Authorizing and Approving the Purchase of California
Tiger Salamander Habitat Mitigation Credits from the Hazel Mitigation Preserve LLC in
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the Amount of$159,600 for the Keiser Avenue Reconstruction Project (Project 2017-18)
and Execution of an Agreement for Sale
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by Staff
G. Adoption of Resolution 2019-135 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the
Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Back of
House Expansion Project
H. Adoption of Resolution 2019-136 Authorizing the Execution of a Delegated Maintenance
Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Three Traffic
Signals Along Highway 101 and Related Actions
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Safety .,t Golf Cee se Pr-i a Cr-essi . pulled by Councilmember Stafford
Mayor Belforte recessed the meeting from 5:44 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan)to approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of item 61 and 6F.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT
None.
61. Adoption of Resolution 2019-134 Terminating the Existence of a Local Emergency—No
action was taken by Council. Resolution 2019-126 remains in effect.
6.I. Council Approval of Letter to Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit(SMART)Regarding Safety
at Golf Course Drive Crossing
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford)to NOT approve item 6.I.
Motion carried by the following 4-1-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan, NOES: Belforte, ABSENT None.
7. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. Discussion and Direction on the General Plan Alternatives Director of Development
Services Pawson, Planning Manager Beiswenger presented the item. Also participating in the
presentation was Rick Rust and Amy Yang, Mintier Hamish, General Plan Consultants.
Recommended Action(s): Discuss the General Plan Alternative Analysis report and provide
direction to staff on key topics and next steps.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Joyce Rogers, on behalf of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, requested to be part of the
General Plan Study and High Density Zoning for the property surrounding the church.
2. Penny Doran, on behalf of Saint John's United Methodist Church, spoke in support of the
proposed land change.
3. Maureen Geary, Esq., General Counsel for the Federated Indian Graton Rancheria, read a
statement expressing the Tribe's desire to engage with the City in the proposals made. The
Tribe is concerned regarding lack of affordable housing for employees and it's looking to
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create work-force housing on the 34 Acres along Wilfred and Dowdell Avenues East of the
Casino. The Tribe urged the City to adhere to the no change alternative and leave the
Dowdell property zoning as mixed-use.
4. Chris Meyer spoke about her agreement with the Planning Commission recommendations
and her concerns regarding population increase and living wages calculations.
5. Stephen Hicks expressed concerned regarding the increase of density North of Keiser
Avenue and asked for the density not to be included in the Northeast Specific Plan.
6. Corey Creath expressed appreciation for the City considering input from the residents and
spoke about high density use.
ACTION: By Consensus (None opposed), City Council directed staff to move as
proposed in the Change Alternative regarding the Business Park
designation; except the 34 Acres between Business Park Drive and Golf
Course Drive, West of Dowdell Extension currently owned by the Tribe,
shall remain as "mixed use."
ACTION: By Majority (Mackenzie and Callinan opposed), City Council directed
staff to move as proposed in the Change Alternative regarding the RPX
Shopping Centers.
ACTION: By Consensus (None opposed), City Council directed staff to move as
proposed with the Change Alternative regarding the Southwest
Boulevard
ACTION: By Majority (Stafford opposed/Belforte Abstained), City Council
directed staff to move as proposed with the Change Alternative
regarding the Northeast Specific Plan.
ACTION: By Majority(Belforte and Callinan Abstained) City Council directed
staff to move as proposed with the Change Alternative regarding Cross
& Crown- Camino Corto & Snyder; St. Johns - 5150 Snyder; and
Creath- 5040 Snyder; 5979 Commerce Blvd.
ACTION: By Consensus (None opposed), City Council directed staff to move as
proposed with the No Change Alternative regarding the Vast Oak:
Mixed Use Site (RPX &PHR) and Ishaq - 107 Golf Course.
ACTION: By Consensus (None opposed), City Council directed staff to move as
proposed with the Change Alternative regarding the Shopping Center-
5979 Commerce Blvd.
ACTION: By Majority (Vice Mayor abstained) City Council directed staff to move
with the No Change Alternative regarding the Gold Ridge - 1455 Golf
Course Dr.
ACTION: By Consensus (None opposed), City Council directed staff to bring back
Draft policy document as often as necessary for Council discussion.
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Vice Mayor Callinan left the dais at 7:32 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to move close session items to the end the
regular meeting.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams, Mackenzie,
Stafford, and Belforte NOES: None ABSENT Callinan.
9. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (10/15)
Councilmember Stafford reported on the meeting.
2. Rohnert Park - Cotati Regional Library Advisory Board Meeting (10/15)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
3. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission(10/17)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
Vice Mayor Callinan returned to the dais at 7:35 p.m.
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA) (10/14)
Vice Mayor Callinan informed he was unable to attend the meeting.
D. Other Reports
None.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
None
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
ACTION: Moved/seconded(Stafford/Adams)to cancel City Council Meeting on December
24, 2019
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT None.
Councilmember Mackenzie praised the Spreckels Performing Arts Center for their fantastic
plays and great staff work.
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Vice Mayor Callinan commented that while he understands that, legally, Council cannot
engage with speakers during public comment, he would recommend that Council respond to
the public who expressed concerns about public safety, perhaps with a letter.
Mayor Belforte agrees with Vice Mayor Callinan and suggests the public be updated on some
of the changes that have been made related to public safety.
Councilmember Mackenzie requests that the comments made by Vice Mayor Callinan and
Mayor Belforte are entered into the record and agrees with the comments made by Mayor
Belforte that changes have been made, and that there has been responses; Councilmember
Mackenzie fully understands the legal situation in which they find themselves as
councilmembers and the related responsibilities they have as members of the Council;
Councilmember Mackenzie believes that there are things that Council may report on and to
that extend, he hopes Council to be advised by the City Attorney and City Manager.
For the record, Mayor Belforte stated that all councilmembers agree with the comments made
tonight.
For the record, Councilmember Adams stated that people are upset that the council are forced
to not respond to the public during public comment.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
RECESS TO CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOUNDATION MEETING
8. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:41 p.m. in Conference Room 2A to
consider:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel— Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): (One Case)
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code §54956.8)
Property: 6400 State Farm Drive (Assessor's Parcel Number 143-051-072)
City Negotiator: Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Negotiating Party: David Bouquillon, Laulima Development
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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: The Council held a Closed Session to discuss the threatened
litigation regarding potential violation of the California Voting Rights Act. Staff has
received direction to bring back for Council consideration at the November 12, 2019,
Council Meeting, a Resolution of Intention to Transition to a By-District Election
System.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Sylvia Lopez Cu as, Assistant City Clerk Gina elforte,Mayor
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