2020/10/13 City Council MinutesMINUTES 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 13, 2020
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Callinan called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., the notice for which
being legally noticed on October 8, 2020. There was no physical location for this meeting but
the agenda included language on how to observe the meeting and how to submit public
comment.
Participating via Zoom Video Communications:
Joseph T. Callinan, Mayor
Jake Mackenzie, Vice Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Staff attending via Zoom Video Communications: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City
Manager Schwartz, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Human Resources Perrault, Director of
Public Works and Community Services McArthur, Development Services Director Pawson,
Finance Director Bali, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Fire Marshall Thompson, Deputy
Director of Community Services Bagley, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Housing
Administrator Garcia, Senior Code Compliance Office Kirk, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, and
Deputy City Clerk Machado.
Staff Present: City Clerk Lopez Cuevas and Information Systems (IS) Operations Manager
Rowley.
2. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Rohnert Park Animal
Shelter.
Mayor Callinan read the proclamation and presented the Proclamation to Rohnert Park
Animal Shelter Supervisor Mickey Zeldes, Paul Hock of Friends of the Animals in the
Redwood Empire (FAIRE), and Cheryl Currier of the Animal Shelter League.
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Deputy City Clerk Machado read comments submitted by: Donna Borok Moss, Grace
Holaday, Rachel Daniel, Barbara Kohler; Betty McKinnie, Janet Lowery, Tammy Lee, Amy
Isquith,'ferri Mazzanti, who spoke in support of this item.
Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing Jerry Bick for his 19 Years of Service to the City of
Rohnert Park as Fire Commander.
Mayor Callinan read the proclamation and requested a letter be sent to Mrs. Bick expressing
condolences on the passing of Mr. Bick.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed, Belforte absent), Mayor is authorized to
sign a letter sending condolences to Mrs. Bick.
3. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Yeimi Perez Bravo, Senator for Community Affairs of Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI) provided the report and provided information regarding the newly
installed ballot drop box at SSU and election engagement efforts by the students. SSU has
registered 260 students to vote and it is providing empowering resources to students who
cannot vote.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins informed that the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag
Warning, Wind Advisory and Heat Advisory that includes our area. The City is staffing our
crews and has added a fire engine for the duration of the Red Flag Warning. Our County
Operational Area is forming two strike teams, one including emergency engines. Also, PG&E
is doing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Sonoma County but as of now, it does not
affect Rohnert Park. Residents are encouraged to be prepared for the PSPS and the
possibility of a fast moving fire, keep phones on and charged, sign up for SoCo Alert and
Nixle as well as getting a National Weather Service radio.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deputy City Clerk Machado read a comment submitted by Kimberly Finale who expressed
discontent and requested Mayor Callinan to issue a public apology for telling Councilmember
Belforte "if she were listening..." at a previous council meeting.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A. Acceptance of Reports for:
6.A.1. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending August 31, 2020
6.A.2. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending August 31, 2020
6.A.3. Successor Agency - Cash Report for Month Ending August 31, 2020
6.A.4. City- Cash Report for Month Ending August 31, 2020
6.A.5. City Bills Demands for Payment dated September 17 through October 2, 2020
6.B. Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting
and Foundation Board Special Meeting, September 22, 2020
6.C. Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Portable Diesel Generators for the Public Works
Department, Utilities Division in the amount of $139,888.02 and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute Purchase Documentation
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6.E. Receive Community Services Promotional Giveaway Report
6.F. Acceptance of Report Regarding City Commissions, Committees, and Boards terms
expiring December 31, 2020
6.G. Adopt Resolution 2020-092 Approving the Bristol Subdivision Final Map and
Accepting. Offers of Dedication Subject to Improvement (CEQA Status: Consistent
with the University District Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report)
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Appr-epriatiens in Fiscal Ve&F 2020 21 Budget and Authorizing the City M..... gef to
Pxeeute Gantfaet rel...nge QFders up to 30% of the C,_....t.,.etion Conti A�..ad
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Mackenzie) to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Item 6.D. and 6.H.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
6.D. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Shared Housing and
Resource Exchange ("SHARE") California for Permanent Housing Services for the
City of Rohnert Park in an amount not to exceed $10,000
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to approve Item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
6.H. Adoption of Resolution 2020-093 Authorizing the Director of Finance to Increase
Appropriations in Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Contract Change Orders up to 36% of the Construction Contract Award
Amount for the Various Courts Resurfacing Project No. 2017-26, 2018-14 and 2018-19
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Callinan) to approve Item 6.H.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
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7. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. Authorize Staff to Waive Building Permit Fees for a Generator to Serve the
Neighbors Organized Against Hunger (NOAH) Facility. City Manager Jenkins presented
this item. Recommended Action(s): Authorize Staff to Waive Building Permit Fees for a
Generator to Serve the Neighbors Organized Against Hunger (NOAH) Facility.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Mackenzie) to Authorize Staff to Waive
Building Permit Fees for a Generator to Serve the Neighbors Organized
Against Hunger (NOAH) Facility
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
Mayor Callinan declared at recess at 5:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: October 2, 2020) Considering an appeal of the
Planning Commission denial of an Administrative Use Permit for the conversion of the
garage for purposes of workout space located at 1530 Marcel Place (APN 047-600-048).
Development Services Director Pawson presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
Adopt Resolution 2020-094 Denying the Appeal, Upholding the Planning Commission's
Decision and Denying an Administrative Use Permit for a Garage Conversion Located at
1530 Marcel Place (APN 047-600-048)
Public Hearing Opened: 6:14 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Deputy City Clerk Machado read comments submitted by Eismael &
Fatima Sandoval, Anita Felton, Lynton and Judy Auld, Richard Felton and Maria Thom who
spoke in support of denying the appeal.
Kristin Schaal, on behalf of Applicant Lili Shan, read a statement in support of her request to
appeal the Planning Commission denial.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:29 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to Adopt Resolution 2020-094.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed, Belforte absent), agenda will be re-
ordered to hear Item 7.D. before Item 7.C.
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D. City of Rohnert Park's Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and considering
Forming an Ad Hoc Committee for COVID-19 Response
A verbal report was provided by City Manager Jenkins informing that Sonoma County
continues to be in the widespread (purple) category, with Santa Rosa being the epicenter and
Rohnert Park pretty close behind that. City Manager Jenkins further informed that Dr. Mase
spoke of the possibility of having a stipend for those who test positive and might have to miss
work and how to encourage people to use the alternative care site. The City continues to send
out messages to the residents to slow the spread and other information regarding rental
assistance and grants for small business.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Council received and accepted the Report.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to form a COVID-19 Ad Hoc
subcommittee to provide assistance to staff 1) in implementing state
and local health regulations, and 2) State lobbying efforts related to the
COVID-19 pandemic and appoint the Mayor and Vice -Mayor of the
Council as members.
Motion carried by the following 4-0-1 roll call vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Mackenzie, and Callinan, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Belforte
C. General Plan Update Study Session — Introduction, Community Development (Land
Use) Element, Economic Development Element and Schedule. Planning Manager
Beiswenger presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a presentation and
provide comments on the General Plan Introduction, Community Development (Land Use)
Element and Economic Development Element.
For the record, Mayor Callinan informed that this is going to be an ongoing process and it will
not be settled today; this is the first of many meetings and it will probably continue to be
discussed through at least the half of next year.
For the record, Councilmember Adams informed that the revitalization of the Southwest
Boulevard is being put forward prior to this election.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ACTION: By consensus, (none opposed and Belforte absent), City Council
received the informational presentation and participated in the study
session by offering input on various topics such as the General Plan
Introduction, Community Development (Land Use) Element and
Economic Development Element. Discussions included business
attraction, retention and expansion, ongoing economic development
activities programs, property -based business improvement, types of
jobs and businesses desired in the City, revitalization of Southwest
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Boulevard, climate change, community engagement, mix -use,
monitoring/revitalization of shopping centers, etc. City Council directed
staff to bring back revised plans at an upcoming City Council meeting
including the recommended feedback.
8. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1 Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) Board of Directors Meeting
M4)
City Manager Jenkins reported on this meeting.
2 Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) Board of Directors Meeting (9/24)
No report.
3 Mayors and Council Members' Association of Sonoma County Legislative Committee
9( /24)
No report.
4. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meetin (g 10/1)
No report.
5. Health Action Council Meeting (10/2)
No report.
6. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors Meeting
1{ 0/8)
Councilmember Stafford reported on this meeting.
7. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Reeional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (10/12)
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported on this meeting.
D. Other Reports:
1. California Leaeue of California Cities Annual Conference October 7-9.2020
(Councilmember Adams)
Councilmember Adams reported on her attendance to the Conference and informed that
there was not a quorum to vote on the resolution proposed by the League. There was a
vote to send a request to Washington to pass a law regarding internet safety.
2. Homeless Ad Hoc Committee Meetin (g 10/5)
Councilmember Adams reported on this meeting during item 6.1). by thanking Mayor
Callinan for forming this Committee at the beginning of this year and thanked Assistant
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City Manager Schwartz and Housing Administrator Garcia. Councilmember Adams
further informed that there might be a housing shortage in Sonoma County but there isn't
a bedroom shortage. The US Census Bureau has determined that there could be upwards
of 60,000 empty bedrooms in Sonoma County. There will be a program that will carefully
match people who are looking for a place to live with people who would like to rent out a
bedroom. Councilmember Adams believes this is something the City should support.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Stafford informed she received an email from Councilmember Griffin,
Torrance, CA., requesting support to pass a resolution to regain local control. Councilmember
Stafford requested this item to be added to a future agenda.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed, Belforte absent), staff is to add a resolution
regarding local control to a future agenda.
10. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Callinan adjourned the joint regular meeting 8:49 p.m.
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Sylvia LoprzICUevas, City Clerk Joseph T Callinan, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park