"We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to
Build a Better Community for Today and Tomorrow."
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Open Session: 4:00 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.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the meeting on Cable Channel 26, by visiting meeting central on our website https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central , or at our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/CityofRohnertPark. Closed Session discussions are not televised or recorded.
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 SPECIAL & REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(Elward_____Giudice_____Sanborn______Hollingsworth Adams______Rodriguez_____)
2. TIME CERTAIN 4:00 P.M.: RECESS TO CLOSE SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM 2A TO CONSIDER:
2.A Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Tyrone Williams et al. vs. City of Rohnert Park, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case SCV-272310
2.B Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)
(Two Cases)
2.C Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code $54956.9(d)(2)
(One Case)
2.D Reconvene Joint Regular Meeting Open Session in Council Chamber to Report On Closed Session (Government Code § 54957.1)
3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of Rohnert Park acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the land. Let it be acknowledged that the City of Rohnert Park is located within the traditional homelands of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples.
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 the following strategic priorities for 2023-2024 (listed below in no particular order):
1. Progress on Downtown 6. Police/Community Relations and Accountability
2. Financial Health 7. Housing for All
3. Infrastructure, Maintenance and Beautification 8. Attract and Retain Staff
4. Provide Equitable Services to All 9. Memorable Community Experiences
5. Complete General Plan and Integrate Climate
Change
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Mayor's Recognition: Recognizing Sheri Poueu for her Cultural Contributions to the Community of Rohnert Park
Supplemental Item 5.A.
5.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2023 as Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Rohnert Park Item 5.B.
5.C Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming September 18 through 22, 2023 as Creek Week/Pollution Prevention Week in the City of Rohnert Park Item 5.C.
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
7. 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.
8. 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/Vote:
(Elward_____Giudice_____Sanborn______Hollingsworth Adams______Rodriguez_____)
8.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
8.A .City Bills/Demands for Payment dated August 12 through August 25, 2023
8.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, August 22, 2023
Item 8.B.
8.C Adopt Resolution 2023-068 to Update the Rohnert Park Manual of Standards, Details and Specifications for Street Lighting Detail Drawings
Approve Task Order Amendment
Item 8.C.
8.D Adopt Resolution 2023-069 Accepting a Grant in the Amount of $57,473 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership Program and Authorizing the Finance Director to Increase Appropriations in the FY 2023/24 Budget by $57,473
Item 8.D.
8.E Adopt Resolution 2023-070 Authorizing Staff to Re-Record a Deed Restriction for Lydia Park Playground Renovation Project No. 2018-22 (CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302)
Item 8.E.
8.F Adopt Resolution 2023-071 Authorizing and Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Master Maintenance Agreement with Bella Creek LLC for the Development Located at 100 Avram Avenue and Adopt Resolution 2023-072 Authorizing and Approving a Grant of Storm Drain Easement Agreement and Authorizing and Accepting a Grant of Utility Easement Agreement with Bella Creek LLC for the Development Located at 100 Avram Avenue (CEQA: Consistent with the Program Environmental Impact Report for the City’s Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area)
Item 8.F.
8.G Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 2021-01 with BKF Engineers for Additional Design Services in Amount of $22,000 for the Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Project (Project 2020-23) Item 8.G.
8.H Authorize the Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 410L Backhoe for the Public Works General Services Division not to exceed $200,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchase Documentation
Item 8.H.
8.I Receive Annual 2022 Calendar Year Through June 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Service Ordinance (ABSO) Report Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 8.34.190 Item 8.I.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.A Discuss Relocating Party on the Plaza and Farmers Market to the Rohnert Park Community Center Complex
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 9.A.
Item 9.A. PowerPoint Presentation
Supplemental Item 9.A. (Public Comments)
10. 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.
10.A Standing Committees:
10.B Liaison Assignments:
10.C Outside Agency Appointments:
1. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) to Sonoma Water (9/4) - Rodriguez/Sanborn
2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) Board of Directors Meeting (9/7) - Elward/Hollingsworth Adams
3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (9/11) - Giudice/Elward
10.D Other:
1. Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board of Directors Meeting (8/23) - Elward
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting (8/24 & 8/25) - Giudice
3. Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Noon Times (9/6) - Hollingsworth Adams
11. 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.
12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA At this time, any Councilmember may request the City Manager or Designee to add an item to a future agenda. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, a concurrence of two Councilmembers is needed for the City Manager to consider the request. In accordance with the Brown Act, Councilmembers may only discuss whether the item should be placed on a subsequent agenda for deliberation and action. The City Manager will be responsible for placement of requested items on the agenda after evaluation of all requests for, among other things, time-sensitivity, and number of items already agendized.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the ADA Coordinator to use her 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, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda was posted and available for review on September 8, 2023, 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 8th day of September, 2023 at Rohnert Park, California.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas,
Office of the City Clerk