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2021/06/08 City Council Minutes voINEAT PAgx ` \ 19 , f72 CA LI Po RN1f' MINUTES OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Council Rohnert Park Financing Authority Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Tuesday,June 8,2021 1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR MEETING AND FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIAL MEETING- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Giudice called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., the notice for which being legally noticed on June 3, 2021. 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: Gerard Giudice, Mayor Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Willy Linares, Councilmember Pam Stafford, Councilmember Absent: None. Staff attending via Zoom Video Communications: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Finance Director Bali, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Director of Public Works McArthur, Human Resources Director Perrault, Deputy Director of Community Services Bagley, Deputy Chief Bates, Deputy City Engineer Garrett, Fire Marshal Thompson, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, Senior Code Compliance Officer Kirk, Management Analyst Beran and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. Staff Present: IS Operations Manager Rowley 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Giudice. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming June 2020 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month Mayor Giudice read the Proclamation and presented it Donata Mikulik, Sonoma County Elder Justice Coordinator. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 2 of 9 Also present was our Community Services Supervisor Foley who announced that our Senior Center will reopen June 21, 2021. Mayor Giudice stepped away from the meeting and Vice Mayor Elward assumed the gavel at 5:11 p.m. B. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth in the City of Rohnert Park Vice Mayor Elward read the proclamation and presented it to Tina Rogers and Elaine B. Holtz. Mayor Giudice returned to the meeting and reassumed the gavel at 5:18 p.m. 4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Clerk Lopez Cuevas read comments submitted by: April Garcia, who spoke about her Chat with the Chief experience; and Steve Keith, who spoke about in person City Council Meetings. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 6.A.1 RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending April 30, 2021 6.A.2 Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending April 30, 2021 6.A.3 Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending April 30, 2021 6.A.4 City Cash Report for Month Ending April 30, 2021 6.A.5. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated May 17, 2021 through June 1, 2021 6.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, May 25, 2021 6.0 Authorize and Approve the City Manager to Execute a Three Year Agreement for Park Restroom Janitorial Maintenance and General Grounds Maintenance with United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, Inc. 6.D Adopt Resolution 2021-060 Approving Salary Ranges and Job Descriptions for Senior Engineer, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Program Manager, and Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department and Director of Community Services in the Community Services Department 6.E Adopt Resolution 2021-061 Approving the Tentative Agreement on Four Year Proposal with the Rohnert Park Employees' Association Dated May 21, 2021; and Resolution 2021-062 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA) for the Period of June 8, 2021 through June 30, 2025 6.F Adopt Resolution 2021-063 Approving and Adopting an Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for the Confidential Unit for the period of June 8, 2021 through June 30, 2025 City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 3 of 9 6.G Adopt Resolution 2021-064 Approving and Adopting an Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for the Management Unit for the Period of June 8, 2021 through June 30, 2025 6.H Adopt Resolution 2021-069 Approving the Tentative Agreement on Four Year Proposal with the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) dated May 25, 2021; and Resolution 2021-070 Approving the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) for the Period of June 8, 2021 through June 30, 2025 ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Elward)to approve the consent calendar Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. 7. REGULAR ITEMS & FOUNDATION BOARD ITEMS A. Consider adopting a Resolution Calling for a Special Election Regarding Ordinance No. 954, an Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.49 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale and Use of Fireworks; Requesting Consolidation with the District Attorney Recall Election to be held on September 14, 2021; Requiring Preparation of an Impartial Analysis; and Establishing Requirements Regarding Ballot Arguments City Clerk Lopez Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2021-065 Calling for a Special Election Regarding Ordinance No. 954, an Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.49 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale and Use of Fireworks; Requesting Consolidation with the District Attorney Recall Election to be held on September 14, 2021; Requiring Preparation of an Impartial Analysis; and Establishing Requirements Regarding Ballot Arguments; and provide direction to staff on whether or not the Council would like to submit a direct argument on behalf of the City. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: By consensus (Adams, Linares, Stafford and Giudice), Council will not be submitting a direct argument for this ballot measure. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Linares/Elward)to adopt Resolution 2021-065. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: Mayor Giudice stated he has a potential financial conflict of interest and will recuse himself from item 7.B. because he leases premises in SOMO Village. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 4 of 9 Mayor Giudice departed the meeting at 5:59 p.m. and Vice Mayor Elward assumed the gavel. B. Update on City's Fireworks Spectacular Show on July 4,2021 Deputy Director of Community Services Bagley presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive an update regarding the plans for the City's "New Beginnings: Fireworks Spectacular" fireworks display on July 4, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENTS: City Clerk Lopez Cuevas read a comment submitted by: Sarah Reid, who spoke about this item. ACTION: By consensus(Linares, Stafford and Elward),Council directed staff to not move forward with the City's "New Beginnings: Fireworks Spectacular" fireworks display on July 4, 2021. Mayor Giudice returned to the meeting and reassumed the gavel at 6:32 p.m. C. Update on Foundation Replacement Funding Program for Non-Profit Fireworks Booth Operators Senior Analyst L. Tacata presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive an update regarding the plans for the City of Rohnert Park Foundation's Summer Grant Program to replace non-profits' fireworks fundraising revenue. PUBLIC COMMENTS: City Clerk Lopez Cuevas read a comment submitted by: Jamie Black, who spoke about this item. ACTION: By consensus (Adams, Linares, Stafford and Elward), Foundation Board directed staff to cancel the Replacement Funding Program for Non-Profit Fireworks Booth Operators. D. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: May 28, 2020): Proposed City of Rohnert Park Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Bristol Services), Adopting a Resolution Establishing the Community Facilities District and Certifying the Results of the Special Tax Election and Introduce an Ordinance Levying the Special Tax (CEQA Status: Consistent with the Environmental Impact Report for the University District Specific Plan) Director of Development Services Pawson presented this item. Recommended Action(s): conduct a public hearing, adopt Resolution 2021-066 Establishing City of Rohnert Park Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Bristol Services), authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes and Calling an Election Therein; adopt Resolution 2021-067 Acting as the Legislative Body of City of Rohnert Park Community Facilities District No.2021-01 (Bristol Services), Certifying the Results of the June 8, 2021 Special Tax Election in said Community Facilities District; and introduce and waive reading of Ordinance 955, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Rohnert Park Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Bristol Services), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within said Community Facilities District City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 5 of 9 Public Hearing Opened: 6:53 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Public Hearing Closed: 6:54 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams)to adopt Resolution 2021-066. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas conducted the election, tabulated the ballots cast, and declared the election results. There was one(1)qualified voter in the Community Facilities District and its ballot was cast. The results of said election and the number of votes cast for Propositions A and B were unanimous, in favor of both propositions. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Elward)to adopt Resolution 2021-067. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Elward) to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 955,an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, California, acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Rohnert Park Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Bristol Services),Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within said Community Facilities District. Title read by Mayor Giudice. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. E. Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Matters: Consideration of Supporting"Letters of Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board and the City Selection Committee Meeting of June 10,2021 City Clerk Lopez Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Recommended Action(s): 1) supporting submitted letters of interest for various City Selection Committee and Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association appointments. It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the City Selection Committee or Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or his/her designated representative the authority to vote on these late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee or Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association meeting. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 6 of 9 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 1. City Selection Committee Appointments: a. Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District— (Appointment made by the Board of Supervisors) one position,to fill expired term (January 2021)of Gina Belforte, Rohnert Park. (Two-year term) ACTION: Councilmember Stafford nominated Rohnert Park Mayor Gerard Giudice for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. Seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. b. Local Agency Formation Commission—One Alternate Position, to fill term (May 2022)of Mark Landman, Cotati (Mr. Landman has been made a full member therefore his Alternate Position has become open.) (Two-year term) ACTION: Councilmember Stafford nominated Patrick Slayter(Sebastopol) for Local Agency Formation Commission. Seconded by Vice Mayor Elward. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. c. Measure 0 Oversight Committee - Two positions, to fill two newly created Committee positions (Three-year terms) ACTION: Councilmember Stafford nominated Ben Ford (Cotati) and Kevin McDonnell (Petaluma) for Measure 0 Oversight Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Adams. Motion failed by the following 2-3-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams and Stafford,NOES: Linares, Elward and Giudice, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. ACTION: Councilmember Elward nominated Ben Ford (Cotati) and Eric Lofchie (Santa Rosa City Schools) for Measure 0 Oversight Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Linares. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 7 of 9 No nominations were made on the following openings as no letters were received: i. City Selection Chair—To fill Mayor Jason Turner's term (expires January 2022) ii. Remote Access Network(RAN) Board—Replace Tom Schwedhelm if position changes as Mayor (there is no specific term, but it must be filled by a Mayor) iii. Sonoma County Oversight Board Committee, one position (Alternate), to fill a vacated term of David Cook Sonoma. (Unspecified term) 2. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board Appointments a. North Bay Division, League of California Cities, one position (primary/alternate), currently being filled by alternate John Sawyer(February 2021) (Santa Rosa), due to resignation of Rachel Hundley, Sonoma. Term expires two years from appointment. ACTION: Councilmember Stafford nominated John Sawyer(Santa Rosa) for the primary position. Seconded by Vice Mayor Elward. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. ACTION: Moved/Second (Stafford/Linares) to authorize Mayor or his designated representative to vote on any late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee or Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association meeting of June 10, 2021. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. F. Adoption of City of Rohnert Park Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and Rohnert Park Foundation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Finance Director/Board Treasurer Bali presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2021-068 approving and adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and adopt Foundation Board Resolution 2021-001 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park Foundation Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Elward)to adopt Resolution 2021-068. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 8 of 9 ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Linares) to adopt Foundation Board Resolution 2021-001 Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. G. Consideration of Foundation Board Grant Awards to Selected Participants of the Small Grants Program and Authorizing Executive Director or his Designee to Enter Into City of Rohnert Park Foundation Small Grants Program Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Senior Analyst L. Tacata presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Direct staff to develop recommendations to City Council to fund projects as proposed in the staff report to be funded through American Rescue Plan Act program; approve proposed applicants and award amounts listed on the staff report; and Adopt Foundation Board Resolution 2021-002 Authorizing Executive Director or his Designee to Enter Into City of Rohnert Park Foundation Small Grants Program Agreements for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Foundation Board directed staff move forward with their recommended actions. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Linares)to adopt Foundation Board Resolution 2021-002. Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Linares, Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: None. 8. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Giudice made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. to Consider: A. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) Agency designated representative(s): Darrin Jenkins, City Manager; Sally Nguyen Employee Organizations: B. Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) C. Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA) B. Reconvened Joint Special Meeting Open Session at 8:37 p.m. Report on Closed Session(Government Code § 54957.1): Mayor Giudice reported: no reportable action. 9. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS A. Standing Committees: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 8,2021 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and Foundation Board Special Meeting Page 9 of 9 B. Liaison Reports: None. C. Outside Agency Appointments: 1. Health Action Council Special Meeting (6/4) Councilmember Linares reported on this meeting. 2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) (6/3) Vice Mayor Elward reported on this meeting. D. Other Reports: None. 10. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Giudice stated he participated at the Sonoma County Pride Parade and it was a wonderful experience and was proud to represent Rohnert Park. 11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL A. Councilmember's Request to add a future item to the agenda regarding consideration of a Flag Policy Mayor Giudice requested staff to add a future agenda item to discuss the City's Flag Policy. The request was supported by Vice Mayor Elward. In accordance with City Council Protocols, this item will be placed on an upcoming City Council agenda for consideration by the full Council. B. Councilmember's Request to add a future item to the agenda regarding Districts and Governing the whole City Councilmember Stafford requested a future agenda item to discuss adopting policies or guidance that deal with governing in districts. The request was supported by Councilmember Adams. In accordance with City Council Protocols, this item will be placed on an upcoming City Council agenda for consideration by the full Council. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Giudice adjourned the joint regular meetin: ..m. ea Sylvia Lopez uevas, City Clerk Ge and . ' s 'ce, Mayor City of Ro ert Park Ci of : . - ert Park