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2023/02/28 City Council Minutes WINER?PARR 19.: 62 CALIFORNIA 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, February 28, 2023 1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Rodriguez called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., which was legally noticed on February 23, 2023. All Council Present: Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Vice Mayor Jackie Elward, Councilmember Gerard Giudice, Councilmember Emily Sanborn, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Public Safety Director Mattos, Director of Development Services Pawson, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Garrett, Acting Finance Manager O'Connell, Deputy City Engineer Brandt, Senior Analyst Carey, Planning Manager Beiswenger, ERP System Analyst Piotrkowski, Housing Manager Garcia, Information Technology Technician Azevedo, Information Technology Manager Rowley, and Assistant City Clerk Machado. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Director of Public Safety Mattos. 3. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor's Proclamation: Celebrating March 2023 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Rodriguez read the proclamation and presented it to American Red Cross volunteers Andy Witthohn and Deborah Smith. 4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING A. Community Roundtable Update by Public Safety Director Mattos. Director of Public Safety Mattos provided an overview of the guidelines and responsibilities of the Community Roundtable (CRT), selection criteria for CRT members, and goals of the CRT. Director of Public Safety Mattos stated they are looking for additional members and are working with the Sonoma State University and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to find additional CRT members. Director of Public Safety Mattos introduced the CRT members present at the meeting. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 28,2023 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 5 B. Independent Police Audit Update by City Attorney Michelle Kenyon. City Attorney Michelle Keyon provided an update on the Independent Police Audit stating after Council provided direction to pursue contracting with Michael Gennaco of OIR Group, a policy was developed in coordination with Public Safety Department and the policy was accepted by labor unions. The contract with OIR Group is fully executed and audit program will begin this year. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Tharin spoke about affordable rent, Copeland Creek Apartments raising rent, and rent control. Steve Keith spoke about the friendliness of City Manager Piedra. Vera Blanquie, Dan Blanquie, and Silvia Ramirez of the Education Foundation spoke about the Education Foundation and Sharing of the Green fundraising event. Jim Duffy spoke about the Community Roundtable and the spoke about the independent auditor program. John McEntagart spoke about the leadership of the City and offered tours of IBEW551 apprenticeship program to the Councilmembers and City Manager. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 6.A.1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated February 7 through February 21, 2023 6.B Approval of Minutes for: 6.B.1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, February 14, 2023 6.B.2. City Council/RPFAISuccessor Agency Joint Special Meeting, February 22, 2023 6.B.3. City Council Special Meeting, February 22, 2023 6.0 Adopt Resolution 2023-009 Terminating the Existence of a Local Emergency (Novel Coronavirus "COVID-19") in the City of Rohnert Park 6.D Adopt Resolution 2023-010 Approving an Update to the Records Retention Schedule and Superseding Resolution 2020-107 and Adopt Resolution 2023-011 Approving an Update to the Records Management Policy and Superseding Resolution 2020-080 6.E Adopt Resolution 2023-012 Authorizing the City Manager or her Designee to Apply for State Grant Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electrical Infrastructure System Upgrades (Categorically Exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 et al) 6.F Authorize the Finance Director or his Designee to increase appropriations in the FY 2022-23 budget by $88,000 from the General Fund and Special Revenue Casino Mitigation Funds for the Purchase of a Fully-Equipped Special Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) Van ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward)to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and Rodriguez NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 28,2023 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 5 7. REGULAR ITEMS: A. Discussion and Update on the Downtown Site (6400 State Farm Drive). Senior Analyst Carey and Planning Manager Beiswenger presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive update on downtown site. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Frank Reardon, John Medina, Joe Tremaine, Keith Dias, Kelly Child, Jared Mumm, and John McEntagart spoke about this item. Council received update. ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to move forward with the next steps in making progress on the downtown development. Mayor Rodriguez declared a recess at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. B. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing Application to and Participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Prohousing Designation Program and Adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program (PIP) Funds (Not a Project Under CEQA, per CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4)). Housing Manager Garcia presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program and aResolution authorizing the application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joshua Shipper spoke about this item. ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Elward/Hollingsworth Adams) to adopt Resolution 2023-013 Authorizing Application to and Participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Prohousing Designation Program and Resolution 2023-014 Authorizing the Application for and Receipt of Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program (PIP) Funds. Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and Rodriguez NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. C. Discussion and Direction Regarding Implementation of Monthly Utility Billing in the City of Rohnert Park. City Manager Piedra and ERP System Analyst Piotrkowski presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1)Amend the Municipal Code to accommodate the change to monthly utility billing in the City of Rohnert Park; and 2)present an implementation plan considering July 1, 2023 as the implementation date, a customer outreach plan, and recommendations to amend the Authorized Positions List, if needed.. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Paul Libeu spoke about this item. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 28,2023 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 5 ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to move forward with their recommended actions. 8. CLOSED SESSION A. Report on Closed Session Previously Held on February 14,2023, in Conference Room 2.A. (Government Code §54957.1)to Consider: Conference with Legal Counsel— Anticipated Litigation- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(2): One Case. Mayor Rodriguez reported there was no reportable action. 9. COMMITTEE /LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS A. Standing Committees: 1. Joint Special Meeting of the Rohnert Park Education Committee and Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District 2x2x2 Committee Meeting(2/23) (Rodriguez/Giudice) Mayor Rodriguez stated she and Councilmember Giudice attended the meeting as well as members of the Cotati City Council, Sonoma State University, Cotati-Rohnert Park School District, and Rohnert Park staff. Topics discussed at the meeting included scheduling future meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month, rotating the meeting location, and new programming at Sonoma State University. B. Liaison Reports: 1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting(2/21) - Rodriguez/Sanborn Mayor Rodriguez reported on this meeting. C. Outside Agency Reports: 1. Zero Waste Sonoma(2/16) Sanborn/Vanessa Garrett Councilmember Sanborn reported on this meeting. 2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (2/13) Giudice/Elward Councilmember Giudice stated he reported on this meeting at the February 14 City Council Meeting. 3. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway& Transportation District (2/24) Giudice reported on this meeting. 4. Mayors and Councilmembers Legislative Committee (2/17) Rodriguez/Hollingsworth Adams Mayor Rodriguez reported on this meeting did not occur. D. Other Reports: 1. Los Cien "Commitment to Law Enforcement Equity" (2/17) Giudice & Hollingsworth Adams) Councilmember Giudice reported on this event. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 28,2023 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 5 10. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Giudice spoke about his experience reading to kids for Read Across America. Councilmember Elward shared that she did a presentation at Casa Grande High School about her background, where she is from, and her culture. Mayor Rodriguez spoke about being invited to read to children at Monte Vista for Read Across America. Mayor Rodriguez stated she will be a guest judge for Miss Sonoma County, which will be happening at Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Mayor Rodriguez stated she was invited to throw the first pitch at the Rebels softball opener. Mayor Rodriguez spoke about the strategic planning meeting and governing with mutual respect. Councilmember Giudice spoke about cleanup and planting of 50 plants done at the Burton Recreation Center. Mayor Rodriguez shared that Councilmember Elward received the Rosa Parks Award. 11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL Councilmember Elward inquired about sending a letter of support for SB 691 Universal Screening for Dyslexia. City Manager Piedra will see if she has authority under the protocols to send a letter of support. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the joint regular meeting 8:35 p.m. 1-c---CDC-L4.„_be--- ..ailh. -dp Elizabeth Machado,Assistant City Clerk S S. antha ' 1 d Inez, May i City of Rohnert Park ity o ' 1 nert Pa -= --- :