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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,July 9, 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 p.m., the notice for which being
legally noticed on July 3, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember(departed the meeting at 5:45 p.m. and returned at
7:10 p.m.)
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Deputy City Attorney
Murphy, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Works and Community
Services McArthur, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Finance Director Howze, Planning
Manager Beiswenger, Sergeant Astley, Management Analyst Beran, Planner III Garcia, Senior
Analyst L. Tacata, Assistant City Clerk Lopez Cuevas and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Rohnert Park resident Pamela Fender.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program including Public Safety Power
Shutoff by Herman Hernandez, Public Affairs Representative, PG&E
PG&E Public Affairs Representative Hernandez provided the presentation and spoke of the
importance of educating the community on programs PG&E is doing regarding wildfire safety
and public safety power shutoffs.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Improving safety at SMART Crossings
Assistant City Manager Schwartz provided the presentation and reported on his attendance to
a meeting with SMART to discuss train crossings. Assistant City Manager Schwartz offered
our condolences from the SMART and City Staff to all those affected by the lives lost
recently. Development Services Director Pawson answered questions.
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B. 4th of July Briefing by the Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety Director Mattos provided the briefing and informed there was
300 calls for service 7: 00 a.m. on July 4th through 7:00 p.m. on July 5th and of those, 133 calls
were related to fireworks. There was a structure fire as a result of hot fireworks being put in a
trash can near a building. A total of 59 administrative citations were issued in comparison of
the 4 issued last year.
Public Comments:
Kevin Gingher thanked the Council and Public Safety for their sensible approach to this issue.
Dennis Revell, also thanked the Council and staff and indicated illegal fireworks is a year-
round issue and the app is still available to report illegal fireworks whether it is New Year's or
during other celebrations.
Steve Keith stated he had doubts about this earlier but was really pleased with outcome. He
indicated he would be interested in hearing if and how any sales were impacted.
Councilmember Stafford departed the meeting 5:45 p.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pamela Fender stated another dog who is often off leash attacked her dog. Ms. Fender
suggested the City enforce the leash ordinance because it is a$100 citation.
Susan Lamont, on behalf of Marnie and Chris Roth, spoke about the death of Branch Wroth
and requested accountability Council.
Chris Meyer stated that there are launching a program between the Sonoma State
University and Rohnert Park staff to work on climate change and environmental issues.
Lisa Soyuzzo spoke against 5G Technology and requested information on what will be done
to protect the public and what experts have been consult.
David Molidor spoke against 5G Technology and requested residents and homeowners in the
community have an opportunity to provide input because there has been no long-term safety
testing of 5G.
Mary Kern spoke against 5G Technology and asked Council to protect the community from
this technology.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 9, 2019
B. Adoption of Resolution 2019-080 Approving the Position Title, Salary Range and
Associated Job Description for Assistant Engineer
C. Adoption of Resolution 2019-081 Approving the Plans and Specifications for the
Sonoma State University Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Project 2017-10), Finding the
Project Categorically Exempt, Approving the Plans and Specifications, Awarding the
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Construction Contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corporation and Related
Action
D. Adoption of Resolution 2019 082 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a License
Agreement with Sonic Telecom, LLC, for Installation and Maintenance of Facilities
within the Public Right of Way (PULLED BY MAYOR BELFORTE)
E. Adoption of Resolution 2019-083 Approving the Position Title, Salary Range and
Associated Job Description for Finance Manager
F. Adoption of Resolution 2019-084 Authorizing and Approving an Off-Site Public
Improvement Agreement and Termination and Supersession of Deferred Public
Improvement Agreements with Rohnert Park 668 LP and an Easement Deed Granting
an Easement to PG&E for the Five Creek Park (APN 143-040-136)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Adams) to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams,
Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie and Stafford.
6.D. Adoption of Resolution 2019-082 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a License
Agreement with Sonic Telecom, LLC, for Installation and Maintenance of Facilities within
the Public Right of Way
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Adams) to adopt Item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams,
Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie and Stafford.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Adams) to move Closed Session Item to the end of
the meeting.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams,
Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie and Stafford.
8. Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and
Wine License for Rotten Robbie Located at 201 Southwest Boulevard. Planning Manager
Beiswenger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2019-087
Denying a Request for a Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Type 20
Off-Sale Beer and Wine License for Rotten Robbie Located at 201 Southwest Boulevard
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Gary Coffman spoke in support of approving Applicant's request.
Applicant David Mordick, CEO of Robinson Oil Company, spoke in support of this item.
Applicant David Mordick, Robinson Oil Company stated he would support a decision of the
City Council to continue the item to a date uncertain.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Adams) to continue the item to a date uncertain.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams,
Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie and Stafford.
9. Discussion and Direction on Urban Growth Boundary Renewal (PLGP19-0002)
Planning Manager Beiswenger and Development Services Director Pawson presented the
item. Recommended Action(s): provide direction on the Urban Growth Boundary renewal
and direct staff to bring back a resolution (a) on July 23, 2019, to place the measure on
the November 5, 2019 ballot; or(b) later this year to place the measure on the spring 2020
ballot.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Terry Shore, Regional Director of Greenbelt Alliance and Chris Meyer spoke in support of
this item.
Rick Savel, on behalf of South County Resource Preservation Committee, requested changes
to the documents being circulated for this item.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Mackenzie and Stafford absent), City Council
directed staff to move forward with staff's recommendation to bring back a
resolution to place this on the November 5, 2019 ballot, taking into
consideration Council's feedback. Some of the feedback provided by Council
included: renew the UGB for 20 years, revise boundary to remove
approximately 80 acres of land, UGB may be amended by Council to
accommodate affordable housing (2035 - same as Measure "N"), mirror
Measure "N" with not substantive changes when defining "urban
development."
Mayor Belforte recessed the regular meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Councilmember Stafford returned at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Belforte reconvened the regular meeting at 7:11 p.m.
10. Status Report on Implementation of Rohnert Park Strategic Plan.
Assistant City Manager Schwartz presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Council
receive and accept the status report on implementation of the City's Strategic Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
City Council received and accepted the status report.
11. Public Hearing (Noticed: June 28, 2019) Establishing a Housing In-Lieu Fee for
Development of For-Sale Residential Projects of 50 Units or Less and Establishing a
Rental Affordable Housing Fee for Development of Rental Residential Projects
Planner III Garcia and Development Services Director Pawson presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution 2019-085
Establishing a Housing In-Lieu Fee For Development of For-Sale Residential Projects of 50
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Units or Less; and 3) Adopt Resolution 2019-086 Establishing a Rental Affordable Housing
Fee for Development of Rental Residential Projects
Public Hearing Opened 7:43 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:43 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) Adopt Resolution 2019-085
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) Adopt Resolution 2019-086
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSENT: Mackenzie.
12. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
None.
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP), June 27, 2019 Meeting
No Report.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA), July 8, 2019 Meeting
No Report.
6. Other Reports
Councilmember Stafford reported on her attendance to a Zero Waste Sonoma Meeting
because she was not present at the last City Council meeting to do so.
13. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
14. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Callinan requested an update on when the new medical truck might come into
operation.
Mayor Belforte asked for an update on the lacrosse field. Development Services Director
Pawson provided an update indicating that adding stripes to the Sunrise Park Field, as-
estimated by the installer, would be approximately $55,000.
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ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Mackenzie absent), staff is to add a discussion
item regarding the lacrosse field to a future agenda.
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. 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 — Existing Litigation (Government Code
§54956.9(d)(1)) Wroth vs. City of Rohnert Park, U.S. District Court, Northern
District of California, Case No. 3:17-cv-05339
B. Reconvened Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber at
approximately 8:41 p.m.
C. Report on Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
Mayor Belforte reported: no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:41 p.m. l
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Sylvia Lopez . 'as, City Clerk Josep T. Callinan, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park
Approved November 24, 2020