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CALL FORNI�
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, March 8, 2022
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Elward called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., the notice for which being
legally noticed on March 3, 2022.
Present: Jackie Elward, Mayor
Willy Linares, Vice Mayor
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Susan Hollingsworth-Adams, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Kenyon, Information Systems Operations
Manager Rowley, Development Services Director Pawson, Finance Director Bali, Public Safety
Director Mattos, Director of Public Works Garrett, Director of Community Services Bagley,
Senior Code Compliance Officer Kirk, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Ella and Alyssa Bradshaw, Girl Scouts, Troop 11359.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month
Mayor Elward read the proclamation and presented it to Andy Witthohn, Red Cross External
Relations Coordinator& Dave Simmons, Red Cross Logistics Coordinator.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Charles Bordy, Director of Legislative Affairs, Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI), informed that SSU ASI does not have full data on Covid-19 numbers
and booster rates at Sonoma State yet. The SSU ASI's philanthropy wing had a creek cleanup
on March 5th., they will be working with Redwood Empire Food Bank, and have partnered with
The Living Room to assemble hygiene kits for the homeless. SSU ASI is working to provide
alcohol and drug free entertainment to students on campus such as a drive-in movie night.
Charles also informed that he and SSU ASI President, Elliott, lead a team called Lobby Corps,
which will be engaging in conversation with State Legislators and as of now they have a
meeting scheduled with Assemblymembers Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Jim Wood.
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5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Update on Homekey RP Project
Housing Administrator Garcia provided background information on Homekey, shared that the
City was awarded the grant in December, and the funding agreement was executed on February
23, 2022. Staff and the project partners have been actively working to implement Homekey RP
and have completed the draft site plans and conducted outreach and engagemet with
stakeholders. Groundbreaking is expected to happen in late April or early May 2022.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Kent spoke about Providence Home.
Chris Borr spoke about the use of Nixle.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
City Bills/Demands for Payment dated January 19 through February 25, 2022
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular
Meeting, February 22, 2022
7.0 Adopt Resolution 2022-027 Accepting Various Surface Improvements within the Vast
Oak Phase 1 Project
7.D Adopt Resolution 2022-028 Approving a Master Services Agreement and Task Order
2022-01 with Deborah Yacobellis for Technical Support of the City's Permitting and
Financial Systems
7.E Adopt Resolution 2022-029 Establishing a Budget and Approving Appropriations for
the Bristol Services CFD Fund and Amending the Budget and Increasing
Appropriations for the Westside Residential Services CFD Fund
7.F Adopt Resolution 2022-030 to Recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day as a
City Observed Holiday and Approve Amendment One to All Memorandum of
Agreements and Outlines of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and
Salary to Include Said Holiday
7.G Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement with MC
Engineering, Inc.
7.H Receive Report on Vision Zero Action Plan for Improved Traffic Safety and Authorize
Staff to Return with a Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Vision Zero Action Plan
7.1 Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order 2019-05 with
WLC Architects, Inc. for Additional Design Professional Services in the Amount of
$49,842 for the Honeybee Pool Renovation Project (Project 2019-31)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Giudice) to approve the consent calendar
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous vote: AYES: Giudice,
Hollingsworth-Adams, Stafford, Linares and Elward NOES: None,
ABSENT: None , ABSTAINS: None.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: February 25,2022): Introduction of Ordinance
Amending the Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan and the Northwest Specific Plan, and
Amending Section 17.06.840 (Permitted Land Uses, Article XV.A Sonoma Village Planned
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Development) and Section 17.07.020 (Footnotes) and of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
to Prohibit New or Expanded Fueling Facilities. Planning Manager Beiswenger presented
this item. Recommended Action(s): Hold a public hearing and introduce by title only, and
waive first reading of Ordinance No. 960 Amending the Northwest Specific Plan and Wilfred
Dowdell Specific Plan, Amending Section 17.06.840 (Permitted Land Uses) and Glossary to
Chapter 17.06, Article XV.A (Sonoma Mountain Village Planned Development Zoning
District) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code; and Amending Section 17.07.020 (Footnotes) of
the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Prohibit New or Expanded Fueling Facilities.
Hearing Opened: 6:03 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jenny Blaker, Chris Meyer and Julie Royes spoke in support of this item.
Hearing Closed: 6:08 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Giudice)to introduce by title only, and waive
first reading of Ordinance No. 960, and directed staff to research and
investigate a ban on hydrogen and present the findings to Council for
discussion. Title read by Mayor Elward.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Stafford, Linares and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: February 25, 2022): Consider Approving an Interim
Urgency Ordinance Extending the City's Moratorium on Approval of New or Expanded
Automobile Service Station Uses Involving Sale of Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Products
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858. Planning Manager Beiswenger presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): Hold a public hearing and introduce, waive reading, and adopt
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 961, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park Extending a Moratorium on Approval of New or Expanded Automobile Service
Station Uses Involving Sale of Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Products Pursuant to Government Code
Section 65858.
Hearing Opened: 6:20 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jenny Blaker spoke in support of this item.
Hearing Closed: 6:21 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Giudice)to introduce, waive reading, and
adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 961. Title read by Mayor Elward.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Stafford, Linares and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
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C. Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving Organizational Changes in the
Community Services Department. Director of Community Services Bagley presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a report and Adopt Resolution 2022-031 Approving
Organizational Changes in the Community Services Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Council received the report.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2022-031
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 unanimous roll call vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Stafford, Linares and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
D. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed on February 25,2022): Time Certain 6:30 p.m.
Fourth Public Hearing to Review, Discuss and Select Draft Map; and Adopt a Resolution
Identifying Selected Map and Adopting City Council District Boundaries. Demographer
Michael Wagaman presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Conduct the fourth public
hearing to receive input from the public on draft maps; 2) Review, discuss and select draft map;
and 3) Adopt Resolution 2022-032 Adopting City Council District Boundaries.
. Public Hearing Opened: 6:43 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Christina Meyer and Chris Borr spoke in support of the Blue Map
and Map 11 A.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:48 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Stafford)to adopt Purple Map.
Motion failed by the following 2-3-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Hollingsworth-Adams and Stafford,NOES: Giudice, Linares and Elward,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Linares/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2022-032 and
adopt Map 11 A.
Motion carried by the following 3-2-0 roll call vote: AYES: Giudice,
Linares and Elward NOES: Hollingsworth-Adams, Stafford, ABSENT:
None, ABSTAINS: None.
Mayor Elward declared a recess at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
E. Discussion and Direction Regarding Public Comments at In-Person Council
Meetings. City Manager Jenkins presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Council
discuss and provide staff direction on public comments at in-person City Council meetings.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: By majority consensus, Council directed staff to move forward with their
recommended option number 2 to continue to receive in-person and
emailed public comments.
9. COMMITTEE /LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
1. Education Committee and Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District 2x2x2
Committee Joint Special Meeting (2/23)
Mayor Elward informed that there was a presentation on dyslexia by Ronit Glickman.
Updates from each jurisdiction were discussed. City of Cotati informed that they are
working on their budget, they had a ribbon cutting event for seven affordable units, and
they adquired a new electric police car. The Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District
reported that they have been working on mentoring programs and scholarships.They
received an award from SSU for their extended learning program. They are also working
on a summer program that will begin at the end of May. They adopted EA-AD to help
students to access educational materials. SSU informed that they are back in person. The
student attendance rate is not known at this time but dorms are occupied at 60%. SSU is
currently working on their district element and budget sessions. Commencement
ceremonies will be in person this year and Council is invited to attend.
B. Liaison Reports:
None.
C. Outside Agency Appointments:
1. Sonoma Clean Power(3/3)
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams reported on this meeting.
D. Other Reports:
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (2/25)
Councilmember Guidice reported on this meeting.
2. Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) (3/2)
Councilmember Stafford reported on this meeting.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Linares stated that Mayor Elward was named `Woman of the Year' by
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
A. Request by Councilmember Stafford to Add Presentation by Sebastopol Zero Waste
Committee Youth Representative on SB 1383 to a Future Agenda
ACTION: At the request of the Council, staff is directed to add this item to a future agenda.
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12,. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Elward adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:24 p.m.
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