2021/08/10 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, August 10, 2021
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
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 August 5, 2021.
Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor
Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Willy Linares, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Kenyon, Assistant City Manager Schwartz,
Information Systems Operations Manager Rowley, Development Services Director Pawson,
Finance Director Bali, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Human Resources Director Perrault,
Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Garrett, Housing
Administrator Garcia, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, Senior Code Compliance Officer Kirk, and
Acting City Clerk Machado.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Stafford.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Recognition: Iglesia Cristiana SE Church - Backpack Giveaway Event on July
24,2021
Mayor Giudice presented the recognition to Sylvia Rodriguez, Edwin Guzman, Sandra
Guzman, Lilian Perez, Marco Coton, Yelitza Perez, Wilson Gramajo, and Jorge Zetina.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
Introduction of Emily Quig, Homeless Services Coordinator
Housing Administrator Garcia introduced Homeless Services Coordinator Quig.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Karen Cappa spoke about the redwood trees on Enterprise Drive.
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John McEntagart spoke about fireworks.
Jake Mackenzie spoke about Item 6.D.
Steve Keith spoke about in person meetings and Item 6.C.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 20 through August 3, 2021
6.13 Approval of Minutes for:
City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, July 27, 2021
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6.14 Authorize the City Mmager. and the Mayer. to Exeeute F—ind- Deliver- the City's
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6.E Authorize the Mayor to Execute and Deliver the City's Response to the Grand Jury
Report Titled "Emergency Alerts and Communications: Toward a Culture of
Preparedness."
6.F Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements with (1) Shared Housing and
Resource Exchange California ("SHARE") to Provide Permanent Housing Services
in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000, and (2) Unsheltered Friends Outreach
("UFO") to provide Direct Support Services to Unsheltered Persons in an Amount
Not to Exceed $36,000
6.G. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Master Maintenance Agreement for the
Edgeway Development Project
6.H. Authorize Staff to Send a Letter to County of Sonoma Providing City's Position on
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Program
6.I. Adopt Resolution 2021-091 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement for
Collection of Special Taxes, Fees, and Assessments with the County of Sonoma
6.J. Adopt Resolution 2021-092 Approving and Establishing a Citywide Governance
Policy for Elected Officials
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to approve the consent calendar
with the exception of Items 6.C. and 6.D.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Linares,
Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
6.0 Acceptance of Code Compliance Second Quarter 2021 Report (April, May and June
2021)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Linares) to approve Item 6.C.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Linares,
Stafford. Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
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6.D Authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to Execute and Deliver the City's
Responses to the Grand Jury Report entitled "Rohnert Park District Elections"
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Adams) to approve Item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Linares,
Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discussion and Direction Regarding the 4Cs Gold Ridge Preschool Long Term
Lease on City Property for State Subsidized Preschool/Child Care at Gold Ridge or
Burton Recreation Center
Director of Community Services Bagley and Director of Public Works Garrett presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): Discussion and Direction Regarding the 4Cs Group Long
Term Lease on City Property.
Melanie Dodson, 4Cs Sonoma County Executive Director, spoke about this item and
answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to work with 4Cs
to find and subsidize a non -City facility in Rohnert that meets 4Cs
needs to restore the ability to serve 88 children.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Mayor Giudice and Vice Mayor to
discuss this item at the Joint Education Committee meeting.
Mayor Giudice declared a recess at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
B. Discussion and Direction Regarding Recommendations for Increased Law
Enforcement Accountability and Improved Police/Community Relations
City Manager Jenkins and Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Review staff s recommendations regarding the City Council's
Strategic Priority of Police/Community Relations and Accountability and provide further
direction on the suggested recommendations.
The recommendations are as follows:
I. Retain an Independent Police Auditor to review public safety investigations into civilian
complaints.
2. Adopt a Public Safety Presentation Calendar for regular opportunities for the City
Council and the community to provide feedback on Public Safety matters.
3. Create a community roundtable to obtain feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders
representing underrepresented minority people groups.
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4. Implement an alternative response model —using CAHOOTS as a basis —to provide
enhanced crisis intervention, mental health, and homeless assistance services.
5. Restart the Civilian Public Safety Academy when it is safe to do so and there is sufficient
interest from the public.
6. Continue to expand trainings regarding explicit and implicit bias, sensitivity, de-
escalation, LGBTQ+, and racial profiling. Invite non -public -safety staff and City
Councilmembers to partake in trainings when appropriate.
7. Augment existing staff resiliency programs with the addition of 24/7 counseling services
on demand accessed through a phone application.
8. Continue existing officer stewardship and mentoring methods.
9. Engage the community stakeholders regarding the Council's direction for enhanced
public safety accountability and community relations measures.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith who spoke about this item.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Linares) to approve staffs nine
recommendations.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Linares,
Stafford, Elward and Giudice NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Adams left the dais at 8:20 p.m.
Councilmember Adams returned to the dais at 8:23 p.m.
8. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Golf Course Oversight Committee (8/3)
Councilmember Linares reported on the meeting.
C. Outside Agency Appointments:
1. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) to Sonoma Water (8/2)
Councilmember Linares reported on the meeting.
2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) (8/5)
Vice Mayor Elward reported on the meeting.
3. Health Action Council (8/6)
Councilmember Linares reported on the meeting.
D. Other Reports:
1. Sonoma County Local Formation Commission (LAFCO) (8/4)
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Councilmember Stafford reported that the meeting was cancelled.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Giudice adjourned the joint regular meeting at
Elizabeth Machado, Acting City Clerk Ge OnecrtPark
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park