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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 10,2019
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 December 5, 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, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Safety Mattos,
Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Deputy Director of
Community Services Bagley, Management Analyst Beran, Senior Analyst Tacata, and
Assistant City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Director of Public Works and Community Services McArthur.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
5. SSU STUDENT REPORT
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Liz Bartolotto requested an ordinance banning polystyrene foam containers and enforce
the use of compostable containers.
Gail Simons spoke about the death and trial of Branch Wroth.
Marni Wroth spoke about the death and trial of Branch Wroth.
June Brashares spoke about public speakers time limits and trial of Branch Wroth.
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Susan Lemont spoke about City Councilmembers statements and civilian oversight.
Lisa Aldana requested a moment of silence for Branch Wroth and spoke about justice
and police enforcement.
Chris Wroth spoke about transparence and elected officials conducting official business.
Anjalina Wroth spoke about legal proceedings regarding the death of Branch Wroth and
police shootings.
Esa Wrath spoke about the death of Branch Wroth and public speakers time limits.
Caryl Sherman thanked the Council for the achievements of the Senior Advisory
Commission this year and expressed concern about access to senior complexes on
Enterprise Drive during construction.
Guy Tillotson requested Council to take action on climate change and requested an
ordinance banning the use of polystyrene foam food containers.
Thomas David Bonfigli spoke about public comments and time limits.
Terri Taylor expressed concern about climate change and requested assistance from the
Council in banning the use of polystyrene foam containers.
Sammy Allen requested a moment of silence for Branch Wroth.
Xinci Tan requested Council to add to the agenda an ordinance regarding the
polystyrene foam disposable food containers.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:38 p.m. in Conference Room 2A to
consider:
A. Conference with Legal Counsel—Significant Exposure to Litigation
pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(4)(2): (One Case)
B. 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
C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators(Government Code §54956.8) Property:
600 Enterprise Drive (Assessor's Parcel Number: 143-051-089) City Negotiator:
Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Negotiating Party: David Bouquillon, Laulima Development
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
D. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 6:54 p.m.
to Report on Closed Session(Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: No Reportable Action
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adoption of Resolution 2019-154 Accepting the Development Impact Fee Report for
Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
B. Adoption of Resolution 2019-155 Accepting the Vast Oak East Backbone Wet Utility
Improvements and Directing Related Actions, and Adoption of Resolution 2019-156
Accepting the Vast Oak East Wet Utility Improvements and Directing Related Actions
C. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment 2 to Task Order 2019-02 with Green
Valley Consulting Engineers for Developer Funded Construction Review Services at the
Parkside Affordable Housing Project in an Amount not to exceed $100,000
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D. Adoption of Resolution 2019-157 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease
Agreement with LEAF in the Amount of$170,678 for Cardio Equipment at the Callinan
Sports and Fitness Center
E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 939 Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Sections
13.02.110, 13.44.070, 13.44.090 13.44.110 and 13.44.120, and Adding New Section
13.44.200,to Modify Temporary Water Service, Water Service Application and Deposit,
Water Service Billing, Water Service Notices and Water Service Discontinuation
F. Adoption of Resolution 2019-159 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park
Current Pay Rates and Ranges Revised November 27, 2019
G. Adoption of Resolution 2019-160 Approving Updated Job Descriptions and Salary
Ranges for positions in the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association(RPPSOA)
H. Acceptance of Reports for: City Bills/Demands for Payment Report dated November 19
through December 3, 2019
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Mackenzie) to approve the Consent
Calendar
Motion carried by the following unanimous Roll Call vote: AYES:
Adams, Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte, NOES: None,
ABSTAINS:None, ABSENT: None
9. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: November 29,2019)
Third Public Hearing to Receive Input on Draft Maps and Potential Election
Sequencing for By-District Elections Shalice Tilton, Sr. Consultant and President of
National Demographics Corporation Douglas Johnson presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): 1)Receive a report from National Demographics
Corporation("NDC"),the demographic consultant, concerning the draft maps proposed,
as well as the process for obtaining public input on the draft maps of potential voting
districts and potential election sequencing for by-district elections pursuant to Elections
Code § 10010; 2) Open a public hearing and invite members of the public to provide
feedback on the draft maps and potential election sequencing presented; and 3) Provide
direction to NDC about any modifications to one or more proposed district maps and the
potential election sequencing to implement the by-district election system.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:08 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 7:25 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Meyer informed being pleased with some of the maps presented. Chris Meyer
indicated her map preference and informed that she will be submitting a new one that is
more balanced.
Jim Duffy informed what maps he was pleased with and requested Council to focus in
the areas with growth.
Sylvia Lemus, from Latino Alliance of Rohnert Park/Cotati, spoke about Spanish
speaking translation during City Council Meetings and Council's option to have an
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elected mayor versus a rotating mayor. Ms. Lemus asked if the outreach the city has
conducted has been in Spanish.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to eliminate the
submitted maps that do not meet the criteria and draft new maps for
discussion at the next council meeting.
B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed on November 29, 2019)
Approval of Issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority Bonds for the
Benefit of an Ownership Entity to be established by Burbank Housing
Development Corporation,in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the
Willowglen Apartments Affordable Housing Project in the Southeast Specific
Plan Area. Director of Development Services Pawson presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Conduct a public hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal
Responsibility Act("TEFRA") in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue
bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the "CMFA"), a joint exercise
of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to
exceed $15,000,000, (the "Bonds"), for the acquisition, construction, improvement
and equipping of 36-unit rental housing facility(the"Project) for low-income
households,to be located in Willowgien development (Southeast Specific Plan Area).
2. Adopt Resolution 2019-158 Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the
California Municipal Finance Authority in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to
exceed$15,000,000 to Finance a Rental Housing Facility for Low-Income
Households for the Benefit of an Ownership Entity to be established by Burbank
Housing Development Corporation or an Affiliate thereof, and Certain other Matters
relating thereto
Public Hearing Opened: 7:27 pin
Public Hearing Closed: 7:27 pin
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mark Krug, Burbank Housing Representative, informed he was present to answer any
questions.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford)to adopt Resolution 2019-158
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Adams,Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte,NOES: None,
ABSENT None.
10. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
None.
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C. Outside Agency Reports:
I. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) (12/5)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting and informed that PG&E was found
willfully negligent in what happened the Paradise and criminal charges may be filed.
Mayor Belforte further informed that if convicted, PG&E's current insurance will
not protect them from bankruptcy.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA) (12/09)
No Report.
D. Other Reports
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway&Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting
(10/25)
Mayor Belforte informed there is nothing to report to Council.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Council Consideration of Proposed FY 2020-21 Budget Work Session Schedule: Last Two
Weeks of April 2020.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to schedule the
Budget Work Session on two dates: Tuesday,April 28, 2020 and Thursday,
April 30 2020.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steven Keith spoke about creek path maintenance and the positive signs hung on trees that
the City had to take down due to a complaint. Steven Keith spoke about a couple of
footbridges in need of repair and requests the City to take those repairs into consideration.
14. CEREMONY FOR INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2020
A. Reflections 2019
1. Mayor Belforte presented Year's Highlights(video presentation)
2. All Councilmembers commented on the year of 2019.
3. Mayor Belforte commented on the year of 2019.
B. Presentation to Mayor Belforte for 2019 Year
1. Vice Mayor Callinan presented Mayor Belforte with a memento of the past year
and thanked her for her service.
C. Installation of Mayor Callinan and Vice Mayor Mackenzie for 2020
1. Outgoing Mayor Belforte presented the gavel to incoming Mayor
Callinan.
2. Mayor Callinan assumed the gavel and seated the City Council.
D. Vision 2020
1. Mayor Callinan expressed his vision for 2020.
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2. Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Stafford and Vice Mayor Mackenzie
expressed their vision for 2020.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Callinan adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. Refreshments followed the
regular meeting.
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