2019/03/26 City Council Minutes L011NFRT rARk
19 61
CALIFORNIN
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, March 26, 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 March 21, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor(until 8:54 p.m.)
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Public Safety Director Mattos, Human Resource Director Perrault, Public
Works & Community Services Director McArthur, Development Services Director Pawson,
Planning Manager Beiswenger, Lieutenant Nicks, Crime Analyst Kemp, Management Analvst
Beran, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Adams.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring the Rancho Cotate Cougars Girls'
Varsity Basketball Team for Winning the North Bay League Championship
Mayor Belforte read and presented the certificate to Coach Mario Newton, Assistant
Coach Charles Buckley and team members.
B. Marin Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District update by Phil Smith Manager
District Manager Phil Smith provided the update with a PowerPoint and video
presentation and informed the Council that there will be an open house in May.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
for City CouneiURohnert Park Financing Authority/Successor Agency Page 2 of 7
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Public Safety: Update on 2018 Part 1 and II Crimes
Public Safety Director Mattos and Crime Analyst Kempf presented the update.
S. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John McEntagart spoke regarding the IBEW Local 551 electrical workers union
apprenticeship program.
Dave Molidor expressed concern regarding the negative health effects of electromagnetic
frequencies used in 5G wireless cellular technology and the small cell installations being
placed in neighborhoods.
Chris Sner spoke regarding the Cement Masons Local 600 apprenticeship program, and the
opportunity for the local economy from the Station Avenue project.
6. CLOSED SESSION
A. Mayor Belforte made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m. in Conference Room
2A to Consider:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (Government Code
§54956.9(d)(1)) Freeman vs. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety, et al.,
United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:18-cv-
07661-DMR
2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation- Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): (Three Cases)
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at 6:32 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. Receive the Annual Status of the General Plan Calendar Year 2018
2. Annual Review of the Growth Management Program
3. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 26, 2019
4. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 26, 2019
5. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2019
6. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February, 2019
7. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2019
8. City- Cash Report for Month Ending February 2019
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2019030 Authorizing A utl...rizin nd A....Feeing a Master-Semi.. A gr-e..meat with W G
PULLED BY CALLINAN
2. 2019-031 Authorizing and Approving Execution of a Professional Services
Agreement with Koff& Associates to Conduct a Classification and
Compensation Study
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
for City CouncillRohnert Park Financing AuthorigvSuccessor Agency Page 3 of 7
3. 2019-032 Authorizing and Approving the City Manager to Execute the Settlement
Agreement between Joseph Huffaker and the City of Rohnert Park
D. Authorize the City's Representative to the Water Advisory Committee(WAC)to
Recommend Approval of the Sonoma Water's Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget
E. Financial Crisis Response Plan Status Update
F. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement between the City of
Rohnert Park and Mark Millan D.B.A. Data Instincts for Public Outreach Services as
Needed in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000 or by Task Order
G. City Council Confirmation of Mayor Belforte's Nomination of Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Chris Borr for Consideration by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
as one of the two mayors of Sonoma County Cities Representatives to the"Parks for All"
Citizens' Oversight Committee for a Three-year Term
H. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement and Task Order
2019-01 for$125,980 with Coastland Civil Engineers for Consultant Services
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Callinan)to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None,ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7.C.1 Adopt resolution 2019-030 Authorizing and Approving a Master Services
Agreement with WLC Architects, Inc., for Architectural Services
ACTION: Moved/seconded(Callinan/Stafford)to table the item until the City decides what
to do with the property.
Motion carried by the following 4-1-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Mackenzie,
Stafford, and Callinan, NOES: Belforte, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None.
8. FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 FINANCIAL MID-YEAR UPDATE
Finance Director Howze presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Receive the FY 2018-19 Mid-Year Financial Update.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus(none opposed) City Council received the FY 2018-19 Mid-
Year Financial Update.
9. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CaIPERS)
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Approve California Public
Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS) Contract Amendment and Introduction of
Ordinance Authorizing Contract Amendment
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
for City Council/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Successor Agency Page 4 of 7
Human Resources Director Perrault presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve
Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the City's Contract with Ca1PERS; and
Introduce an Ordinance Authorizing the Contract Amendment.
Public Comment: None.
Councilmember Mackenzie stepped away from the dais at 6:49 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2019-033
Authorizing and Approving the Resolution of Intention to Approve an
Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration California
Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT:
Mackenzie.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to introduce Ordinance 931 an Ordinance
of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the
Contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park. Title read by Mayor Belforte.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 Roll Call vote: AYES:
Adams, Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte. NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Mackenzie.
Councilmember Mackenzie returned to the dais at 6:53 p.m.
10. Discussion and Direction on Land Use Alternatives for the General Plan Update
Planning Manager Beiswenger and General Plan Consultant Rick Rust with Mintier Hamish
presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive presentation on the General Plan
Update—Alternatives Choices and provide direction to staff and General Plan consultant team
for further analysis.
Councilmember Stafford stepped away from the dais at 7:36 p.m. and returned at 7:39 p.m.
Public Comment: Daisy Pistey-Lynne, Executive Director of Sonoma County Conservation
Action and expressed concerned about the expiration of the Urban Growth Boundary and
requested it be put in the March 2020 ballot; Teri Shore, Greenbelt Alliance, requested a
timeline regarding the Urban Growth Boundary moving forward.
Vice Mayor Callinan stepped away from the dais at 8:08 p.m. and returned at 8:16 p.m.
Councilmember Mackenzie stated for the record he is on the Board of Directors of the
Greenbelt Alliance and was the co-chair of the Measure M campaign in 2000.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
for City Council/Rohnert Park Financing Authority/Successor Agency Page 5 of 7
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed) City Council received the update and provided
direction to staff on land use alternatives.
11. Discussion on Requests for General Plan Amendments for Property West of Highway
101 and Deferral of Amendment to the 2020 General Plan Update Process
Planning Manager Beiswenger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt a
resolution which defers all General Plan Amendment (GPA) requests for property west of
Highway 101 to the 2020 General Plan Update process.
Public Comment: Matt Waken, Owner/Developer of Five Creek, spoke on behalf of his
development plan and requested the last area of his project be exempt from the deferral
program. Alicia Guerra, on behalf of Buchalter represents Stadium RP Development Partners,
LLC, spoke about her comments submitted in the form of a letter and received as a
supplemental item. "Peri Shore, Greenbelt Alliance, spoke in support of the item.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (MacKenzie/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2019-034
Authorizing and Approving Deferral of General Plan Amendment Requests for
Property West of Highway 101 to the 2020 General Plan Update Process, with
the exception of the Stadium RP Development Partners Five Creek Project.
Motion carried by the following 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Mackenzie and
Stafford, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: Callinan and Belforte, ABSENT: None.
Vice Mayor Callinan left the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
12. Sonoma County Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Matters Consideration of
Supporting "Letters of Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by the Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association Board and City Selection Committee on April 11, 2019
Recommended Action(s): Consider supporting the requests of those submitting letters of
interest for various City Selection Committee and Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
appointments.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to nominate Rachel Hundley for
North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board.
Term expires two years from appointment.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to nominate Susan Adams to the
ABAG Regional Planning Committee. Term expires two years from
appointment.
City of Rohnert Park.Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2019
for City CounciURohnert Park Financing Authority/Successor Agency Page 6 of 7
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to nominate Sam Salmon to the
Airport Land Use Commission. Four year term with May expiration.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams)to nominate Mark Landman as
Alternate to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Term expires
four years from appointment.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams)to nominate Jake Mackenzie for re-
appointment to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Four year
fixed term.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
13. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Chamber of Commerce- Board of Directors (3/19)
Councilmember Stafford did not attend the meeting.
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (3/14)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
2. Legislative Committee (3/15)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) (3/11)
Vice Mayor Callinan was absent.
D. Other Reports '
1. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) (3/21)
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the meeting.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes March 26,2019
for City Council/Rohnert Park Financing A uth ori�ylSuccessor Agency Page 7 of 7
2. Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District (3/22)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
14. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL
None.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:59 pm.
-ciwz�Jo a M. Bu rgler,City Clerk Gin IfoUe, ayor
Ci of Rohnert Park Ci o RoPark