"We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to
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ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT REGULAR MEETING AND CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FOUNDATION SPECIAL
MEETING
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Open Session: 5:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular meetings scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The use of a mask or facial covering when attending the council meeting is strongly recommended, regardless of vaccination status.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the meeting on Cable Channel 26 or by visiting meeting central on our website https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central PUBLIC COMMENTS: Provides an opportunity for public comment on items not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to comment at the scheduled time (limited to three minutes per appearance with a maximum allowance of 30 minutes allotted per comment period, with time limits subject to modification by the City Council in accordance with the adopted City Council Protocols). Please fill out a speaker card prior to speaking.
Members of the public may also provide advanced comments by email at [email protected] Comments are requested by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, but can be emailed until the close of the Agenda Item for which the comment is submitted. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. The emails will not be read for the record but will be provided to Council. Please note that all e-mails sent to the City Council are considered to be public records and subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
City Council/RPFA agendas and minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www.rpcity.org.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council/RPFA may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. If you challenge decisions of the City Council or the Rohnert Park Financing Authority of the City of Rohnert Park in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s).
RIGHT TO APPEAL: Judicial review of any city administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be had only if a petition is filed with the court no later than the deadlines specified in Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits the time within which the decision may be challenged to the 90th day following the date that the decision
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR
MEETING/FOUNDATION SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Staf ord_____Elward_____)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INSTALLATION OF DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER SAMANTHA RODRIGUEZ AND
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.A Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.A.
4.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming June 15, 2022 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.B.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City business not listed on the Agenda may do so at this time. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes. Those wishing to address the Council should refer to Page 1 for information on how to submit public comments.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one or more action(s) of the City Council and/or the Rohnert Park Financing Authority and Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, whichever is applicable, unless any Council Member or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item.
Council Motion/Roll Call Vote:
becomes final.
SIMULTANEOUS MEETING COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE (Government Code Section 54952.3): Members of the City Council receive no additional compensation as a result of convening this joint meeting of the City Council and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: The Rohnert Park City Council adopted ten strategic priorities for 2022 (listed below in no particular order):
a. Navigating through COVID-19 f. General Plan update
b. Climate change g. Infrastructure, maintenance and beautification c. Police/community relations and accountability h. Make progress on the downtown d. Services for unhoused people i. Attract housing at all levels e. Financial health j. Memorable community experiences for all (Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Staf ord_____Elward_____)
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
7.A.1. City Bills Demands for Payment dated May 17 through June 5, 2022
7.A.2. City Cash Report for Month ending March 31, 2022
7.B Approval of Minutes for:
City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, May 24, 2022
7.C Adopt Resolution 2022-058 Calling for the Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday November 8, 2022 for the Purpose of Electing One (1) Member of the City Council from District 1, for a Term of Two Years; and a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday November 8, 2022 for the Purpose of Electing One (1) Member of the City Council from District 2, One (1) Member of the City Council from District 5, Each for a Term of Four Years; Requesting the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the General and Special Municipal Elections with the Statewide General Election; and Requesting that the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of the General and Special Municipal Elections
Item 7.C.
7.D Adopt Resolution 2022-059 Authorizing and Approving a Master Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. and Approving Task Orders 2022-01-Building Plan Review Services in Amount of $250,000, 2022-02-Building Staff Augmentation in Amount of $425,000, 2022-03-Engineering Plan Review Services in Amount of $150,000 Item 7.D.
7.E Adopt Resolution 2022-060 Approving a Salary Range and Job Description for a Deputy City Engineer and a Senior Public Works Inspector
Item 7.E.
7.F Adopt Resolution 2022-061 Finding the Magnolia Pool Replastering Project (Project 2020-30) Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302, Approving the Plans and Specifications, Awarding the Construction Contract to Adams Pool Solutions for $252,744, and Authorizing the use of Infrastructure Funds through a Budget Amendment from the Sunrise Park Electrical Cabinet Replacement Project (Project 2021-01)
Item 7.F.
Item 7.F. Plans and Specifications
7.G Adopt Resolution 2022-062 Approving a Streambed Alteration Agreement and Approving Agreement for Sale of Riparian Habitat Mitigation (East Austin Creek Conservation Bank Site) for the Copeland Creek Trail to Crane Creek Regional Park Project No. CIP0719 Item 7.G.
7.H Adopt Resolution 2022-063 Amending the Community Services Digital Billboard Policy to Eliminate Minimum Duration of Message Displays
Item 7.H.
7.I Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No 966- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Adding Chapter 8.06 (Prohibitions on the Use and Sale of Products Containing Polystyrene and Requirements Relating to the Use of Compostable or Recyclable Products) to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (CEQA Status: Exempt) Item 7.I.
7.J Annual Development Agreement Review for Southeast Specific Plan, University District Specific Plan, Five Creek Planned Development, Station Avenue Planned Development and Redwood Crossing
Item 7.J.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Consideration of Nomination and Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.A.
8.B Accept Report of Mayor’s Appointment to City Council Sub-Committees and Liaison Assignments, and Confirm Mayor’s Outside Agency Appointments for the Remainder of the Year of 2022
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.B.
Item 8.B. Presentation
8.C Consider Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on November 8, 2022
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: 2022-064 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate's Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on November 8, 2022
D. Council Motion/Vote:
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.C.
Item 8.C. PowerPoint Presentation
8.D Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing Ordinance No. 967, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Title 2 “Administration and Personnel” of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Add Chapter 2.67 “Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests” A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Ordinance for Introduction: Ordinance No. 967, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Title 2 “Administration and Personnel” of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Add Chapter 2.67 “Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests”
D. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.D.
Item 8.D. PowerPoint Presentation
8.E Consider Adoption of Resolutions Approving and Adopting Budgets for the City of Rohnert Park and Rohnert Park Foundation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolutions for Adoption:
1. Resolution 2022-065 Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2022-23
D. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____)
2. Foundation Board Resolution 2022-001 Approving and Adopting the City of Rohnert Park Foundation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 E. Board Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____)
3. Resolution 2022-066 Amending the Five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to Add Four Projects and Amend CIP Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Fiscal Year 2022-23
F. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.E.
Item 8.E. PowerPoint Presentation
Item 8.E. Supplemental
8.F PUBLIC HEARING: Conduct a Public Hearing to Hear Protests to Resolution 2022-053 which Declared Weeds to be a Nuisance and Requiring Weed Abatement and Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Weed Nuisances Existing within the City of Rohnert Park
A. Staff Report
B. Conduct a Public Hearing
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2022-067 Ordering the Abatement of Weed Nuisances Existing within the City of Rohnert Park
D. Council Motion/Vote
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.F.
8.G Consider Introducing by Title Only and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. 968, An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.34, “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review and Installation Requirements” of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Update Streamlined Permitting and Require Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training on City Projects
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Ordinance for Introduction: Ordinance No. 968, An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.34, “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Review and Installation Requirements” of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Training on City Projects D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.G.
Item 8.G. PowerPoint Presentation
8.H Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing Parking Restrictions on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN 143-040-140 to Support the Homekey Project
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2022-068 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN 143-040-140 to Support the Homekey Project
D. Council Motion/Vote:
(Giudice_____Hollingsworth-Adams_____Rodriguez_____Stafford_____Elward_____) Item 8.H.
Item 8.H. PowerPoint Presentation
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON / OTHER REPORTS
This time is set aside to allow Council members serving on Council committees or on regional boards, commissions or committees to present a verbal report on the activities of the respective boards, commissions or committees on which they serve. No action may be taken.
9.A Standing Committee Reports:
9.B Liaison Reports:
1. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission and Friends of the Rohnert Park Senior Center Joint Special Meeting (5/26)
9.C Outside Agency Appointment Reports:
1. Sonoma Clean Power (6/2)
2. Health Action Council (6/3)
3. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (6/9)
4. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) (6/13)
9.D Other Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce Noon Time Luncheon (6/1)(Councilmember Giudice)
2. Mayors and Council Members' Association Board of Directors and General Membership (6/9)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting. Council Members desiring to read or discuss any communication may do so at this time. No action may be taken except to place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Any member of the City Council may place an Item on “Matters from/for Council” before the City Council meeting by providing the City Manager with the title of the item before the agenda is published. The purpose of the City Council discussion on such item will be to determine whether it will be placed on a subsequent agenda for deliberation and action. A concurrence of two Councilmembers will be suf icient to add the item on a subsequent agenda. In accordance with the Brown Act, at the City Council meeting, Councilmembers may not add items hereunder, except for brief reports on his or her own activities or brief announcements regarding an event of community interest.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City business not listed on the Agenda may do so at this time. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes. Those wishing to address the Council should refer to Page 1 for information on how to submit public comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds.
If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, please refer to page 1 for more details on submitting a public comment. Any item raised by a member of the public which is not on the agenda and may require Council action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take action thereon.
AGENDA REPORTS & DOCUMENTS: A paper copy of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for publich inspection at City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. Electronic copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection on
https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to all, or a majority of all, of the members of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda has been distributed will be made available for inspection at City Hall and on our website at the same time. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to the City Council during the meeting will be made available for public inspection during meeting and on our website following the meeting.
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATION: Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or by calling 707-588- 2221. The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is available on the City website at
https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/departments/human_resources/a_d_a_and_accessibility_resources
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, _________________________, ____________________, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda was posted and available for review on ______________ ______, _________, at Rohnert Park City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. The agenda is also available on the City web site at www.rpcity.org. Executed this _____ day of ________________, _________ at Rohnert Park, California. _____________________________ Office of the City Clerk