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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, April 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 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on April 4, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Deputy City Attorney
Rudin, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Works and Community
Services McArthur, Lieutenant Nicks, Human Resources Director Perrault, Finance Director
Howze, Community Services Supervisor Bagley, Management Analyst Beran, Planner III
Derrick, Development Engineer Manager/Building Official Bradford, Code Compliance Officer
II Tasseff, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Mackenzie.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Sonoma Mountain
Preserve
Mayor Belforte read and presented the proclamation to Arthur Dawson and Nancy Kerwin.
Where the World Begins -Sonoma Mountain Stories and Images by Arthur Dawson with Meg
Beeler, Rebecca Lawton, and Tracy Salcedo was given to each City Councilmember.
B. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Briana Rodriguez, Legislative
Representative, Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc.
Mayor Belforte read and presented the certificate to Briana Rodriguez.
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4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Briana Rodriquez, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University (SSU) Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI) reported on budget planning for next year, President Sakaki's
signing of the Climate Act, the passage of CalFresh resolution with the intention of having
CalFresh accepted at on campus food establishments, the election period of executive offices,
and water pressure issues on campus.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins acknowledged the City's Public Works crew on their work on flood
mitigation efforts, which resulted in lower flooding levels this year.
A. Update on Response to Homelessness
Assistant City Manager Schwartz reported on the annual "Point in Time" count, types of
homelessness, community survey responses regarding homelessness, steps in the response to
homelessness, and an update on COTS's outreach and rapid rehousing. Paul Cummings,
Director of Programs of COTS, and Cecily Kagy, Outreach Specialist, spoke about the
mission of COTS and coordinated entry.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Library Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie and Lana Adlawan, Public Services Division
Manager, spoke about National Library Week and provided an update on library's new
director, budget, and new services.
Dave Molidor expressed concerns regarding the potential health hazards of fifth generation
(5G) and requested Council adopt an urgency ordinance enacting a moratorium on the
installation of 5G small cells.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, March 12, 2019
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated April 9, 2019
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated April 9, 2019
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2019 035 Authorizing and Approving the Position Title, Salary Range and
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PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER ADAMS
2. 2019-036 Authorizing and Approving Increasing Appropriations for FY 2018-
19 within Various Accounts as Incorporated in Exhibit A of the
Resolution (Mid-Year Budget Amendments)
3. 2019-037 Authorizing and Approving Execution of Change Orders Up to
Fifteen Percent(15%) of the Original Contract Amount and an
Increase to Appropriations for the Callinan Sports and Fitness Center
Energy Management System Replacement Project
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford) to approve-the Consent Calendar.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
7.C.1 Adoption of Resolution 2019-035 Authorizing and Approving the Position
Title, Salary Range and Associated Job Description for Senior Code
Compliance Officer
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to approve items 7.C.1.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte,NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: Callinan.
Councilmember Mackenzie stepped away from the dais 6:02 p.m. and returned 6:06 p.m.
8. General Fund 10-Year Financial Forecast Update
City Manager Jenkins presented the item. Recommended Action(s): City Council receive
and discuss a report of the City's projected financial condition as staff prepares the proposed
budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Callinan absent), City Council accepted the
update.
9. Discussion and Direction on University District Specific Plan Amendments to Vast Oak
North Phase of the Project (north of Hinebaugh Creek and south of Keiser Avenue)
Development Services Director Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Review proposed amendments to the University District Specific Plan.
Public Comment: None.
Applicant Kevin Paulson, representative of the University District, clarified that they are not
increasing the number of units or density of units. If they can get a regional retention basin,
they are asking 54 of the low-density units from Vast Oak North to UDLLC so that the
density of UDLLC will decrease and the density of Vast Oak North will increase.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed, Callinan absent), City Council directed staff to
move forward with the proposed amendments with Council's concerns taken
into consideration.
10. Consideration of Supporting "Letters of Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by the
City Selection Committee on April 11, 2019
Mayor Belforte presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Consider supporting the
requests of those submitting letters of interest for various City Selection Committee
appointments.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ABAG MTC CASA Legislative Task Force for two positions
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Mackenzie/Stafford)to support Mayor Belforte's and Mayor
Harrington's letters of interest.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte,NOES:None,ABSTAINS:None,ABSENT:
Callinan.
Councilmember Mackenzie shared two informational items: President Rabbit of ABAG and
Chair Haggerty of MTC sent a letter stating that once the City selection committee approves
the appointment of representatives of this housing legislative working group they are to be
seated immediately and on Thursday at 2pm, the second meeting of the working group will be
taking place.
Airport Land Use Commission for two positions
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Mackenzie)to support Jack Tibbitt's letter of
interest.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, and Belforte,NOES:None,ABSTAINS:None,ABSENT:
Callinan.
11. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) (3/28)
City Manager Jenkins reported on the meeting.
2. Golf Course Oversight Committee (4/2)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission(LAFCO) (4/3)
Councilmember Stafford reported on the meeting.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (4/8)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
3. Regional Climate Protection Authority (4/8)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting during the report on the Sonoma
County Transportation Authority Meeting.
4. Water Advisory Committee (WAC)to Sonoma Water (4/8)
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the meeting.
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5. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) (4/4)
Mayor Belforte reported on the meeting.
6. Health Action (4/5)
Councilmember Adams reported on the meeting.
6. Other Reports
1. ABAG MTC Housing Legislative Working Group (previously known as"CASA Task
Force") (4/5)
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie
clarified that the ABAG MTC Housing Legislative Working is a standalone group
from CASA Task Force.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Belforte reported that she welcomed the exchange students from Hashimoto and
attended the Senior Prom at the Senior Center and acknowledged Amanda for a great job and
attended the Sustainable Enterprise Conference at Sonoma State.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Adams requested information about the water issues at Sonoma State. City
Manager Jenkins provided information about water systems.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:18 pm.
Elizabeth Machado, Deputy City Clerk Jose T. Callinan, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park
Approved November 24,2020