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MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohncrt Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Rohncrt Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohncrt Park, California
I. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Belforte called thejoint regular meeting to order at 5:03 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on October 3. 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph 'r. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Assistant City Attorney
Rudin, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Director of
Human Resources Perrault, Senior Code Compliance Officer Kirk, Development Engineering
Manager/Building Official Bradford, Fire Marshal Thompson, and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Development Engineering Manager/Building Official Bradford.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. New Voting System and Accessible Ballot Marking Device Presentation by Deva
Marie Proto, County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters of the County of
Sonoma
County Clerk-Recorder Proto presented the item.
13. Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Belforte read and presented the proclamation to Wendy Adams, Sonoma County
YMCA Director.
Vice Mayor Callinan stepped away from the dais 5:21 pm and returned 5:22 pm.
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4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
A. Report presented by Emily Ann Miller, Vice President of External Affairs and
Yeymi Perez, Community Affairs Senator, Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Inc. (SSU ASI)
Emily Ann Miller informed that the University is bringing back Good Neighbor Initiative
signed in 2016, having Voter Education Week and organizing a Voter Registration Blitz this
January to ensure students are more involved in the elections and registered to vote.
Yeymi Perez said that the University is working on resolutions regarding the environment,
beautifying schools, fall commencement, etc.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins reported on the PG&E planned power shutdown, the activation of the
City's EOC, and the proclamation declaring a local emergency which requires City Council
ratification.
City Manager Jenkins requested the addition of an urgency item to the agenda regarding
Council consideration of adopting a resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Services'
proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency.
MOTION TO ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
City Manager Jenkins reported the following facts which supported the findings necessary for
Council to add the item to the agenda:
I. The need to adopt this Emergency Resolution came to the attention of the City on October
8, 2019 when the Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a Local Emergency which
was after the posting of the agenda;
2. There is a need to take action prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting;
and
3. The emergency declared by the Director of Emergency Services must be ratified by
October 15, 2019.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to find that a need to take action came to the
attention of the City after the posting of the agenda, there is a need to take action
prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting, and to add as an urgency item the
consideration of a resolution ratifying the Director of Emergency Services'
proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford. Callinan and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSENT None.
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Ratifying the Director of Emergency Services'
Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution
ratifying the proclamation.
Public Comments: None.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2019-126 Ratifying
the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency by the City Manager in his
Capacity as Director of Emergency Services.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte. NOES: None, ABSENT None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Deborah Nelson thanked the Council and Staff for the paint job on a fire hydrant located in her
neighborhood and requested a speed monitor and a parking sign be place down her street to
assist street sweepers.
John Logan spoke against 5G Wireless Technology.
David Molidor spoke against 5G Technology and requested the Telecommunications
Ordinance be updated to protect the city.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for City Bills/Demands for Payment dated September 16 through
September 27, 2019
B. Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting,
September 24, 2019
C. Adoption of Resolution 2019-123 Accepting a Grant in the Amount of $56,363.63 from
FEMA through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and Authorizing the
Finance Manager to Increase Appropriations In the FY 19/20 Budget by$56,363.63
D. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment One to Task Order 2019-02 with
Dudek to Provide Additional Environmental Services for the Sonoma Mountain Village
Project ("SOMO Project") in an Amount not to Exceed $35,035
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F. Authorize the Mayor to Vote in Support of Petaluma Councilmember Mike Healy to fill a
vacancy on the North Bay Division, League of California Cities Executive Board at the
Sonoma County Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Meeting of October 10, 2019
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford)to approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of item 7L'.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSENT
None.
7.E. Adoption of Resolution 2019-125 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consultant
Services Agreement with RailPros, Inc. for a Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Evaluation,
Recommendations, and Cost Estimates, and Related Actions
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Stafford) to approve Item 7.E. and direct staff
to draft a letter to Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Regarding
Safety at Golf Course Drive Crossing and discuss the request at their
SMART Board of Directors Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Deborah Nelson spoke about the speed of the train and stated it is
very dangerous.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-1-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte, NOUS: Callinan, ABSENT
None.
8. REGULAR ITEMS:
8. A. Discussion and Direction on Proposed Local Amendments, Policies and Fees to be
Included with the Adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code. Director of
Development Services Pawson, Development Engineering Manager/Building Official
Bradford, and Fire Marshal Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Provide
direction to staff on local amendments, policies and fees to be included with the adoption of the
2019 California Building Standards Code.
Councilmember Mackenzie stepped away from the dais 6:31 pm and returned 6:34 pin.
Mayor Belforte stepped away from the dais 6:59 pm, Vice Mayor Callinan assumed the gavel.
Mayor Belforte returned 7:01 pm and reassumed the gavel.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ACTION: By Majority (Callinan opposed to Green Building Standards), City Council
directed staff to move forward with their proposed local amendments to the
2019 Standards, Polices and Modification to fees. Staff will bring back an item
adopting all proposed amendments to General Provisions and Penalties,
Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing
Code, Energy Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Code & Fire Code
discussed today.
8. B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: September 20,2019) Finding and Determining that the
Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Property Interests for
Public Purposes Remnant Parcel East of APN 047-132-038, Adopting a Resolution of
Necessity, and Authorizing the City Manager to Initiate Eminent Domain Action to
Acquire Fee Interest. Development Services Director Pawson presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2019-124 Finding and Determining that the
Public Interest, Convenience and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Certain Property
Interests for Public Purposes in the Remnant Parcel East of APN 047-132-038 and Authorizing
the City Manager to Initiate Eminent Domain Action to Acquire Fee Interest.
Domain Action to Acquire Fee Interest.
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Hearing Opened: 7:28 pm
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Hearing Closed: 7:28 pm
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to adopt Resolution 2019-124.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSENT None.
8. C. Discussion and Direction Pertaining to Shopping Cart Management Options
Development Services Director Pawson and Senior Code Compliance Officer Kirk presented
this item. Staff Recommendation(s): Provide direction to staff on options for managing
shopping carts throughout the City.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to move forward
their proposed Option Number 3: "Require Cart Retrieval and Management
Plans from Businesses' and implement the"Enhanced Status Quo'through a
two tiered approach that includes outreach and education efforts with the retail
community. Staff will bring back an item proposing amendments to the
Municipal code at a future City Council Meeting.
9. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM 2A TO CONSIDER:
A. 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
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Stafford)to table Item 9.A. until the next City
Council meeting.
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 Committee Reports
B. Liaison Reports
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) Board of Directors Meeting
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City Manager Jenkins reported on the meeting.
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2. Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) Meeting of the Board of Directors
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Councilmember Stafford reported on the meeting.
3. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) Board oi'Directors Meeting(10/03)
Assistant City Manager Schwartz reported on the meeting.
4. Health Action Council (10/04)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
5. Special Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Technical Advisory Committee to
Sonoma Water (10/07)
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the meeting.
D. Other Reports
I. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Meeting (M"rC) (09/25)
No Report.
2. Golden Gate Bridae, Highway& Transportation District, Board of Directors Meeting
(09/27)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Stafford reminded Rohnert Park residents to take advantage of Recology
Clean-Up Week, which is October 14 through October 18, 2020.
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Mackenzie indicated that Cindy Krone, Ph.D and Commissioner Tony Linegar
would be interested in working with the City in a technical advisory manner to assist the City
with the possible implementation of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Coffman stated the Council spent too much time talking about shopping carts tonight,
which is a poor waste of time in his opinion. lie also stated trains do not kill people. People use
trains to kill themselves. He does not agree with Council paying SMART to conduct any study
and believes it is SMART's responsibility.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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