"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 REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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.
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.
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 - CALL
TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______Adams_____)
2. 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.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CLOSED SESSION
4.A Report on Closed Session Previously Held on January 23, 2024, in Conference Room 2.A. (Government Code §54957.1) to Consider Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) - Agency designated representative(s): Marcela Piedra, City Manager - Employee Organizations: Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Informational Update from Darlene Phillips, Program Coordinator and Board President of NOAH (Neighbors Organized Against Hunger) Regarding the City's Food Drive Event from December 2023
5.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming February 11 through February 17 as Random Acts of Kindness Week in Rohnert Park, and Informational Update by Director of Community Services Bagley Regarding "I Heart Rohnert Park"
Item 5.B.
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 For All
5. Complete General Plan and Integrate Climate
Change
Item 5.B. Power Point Presentation
5.C Mayor's Recognition of Rohnert History Day and Archives Working Group, and Invitation to Attend the Upcoming Rohnert Park History Day and Rohnert Park History Day on Saturday, February 24, 2024
Item 5.C. - Supplemental
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_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______ Adams_____)
8.A Approval of Minutes for Foundation Board Special Meeting and City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, January 23, 2024 Item 8.A.
8.B Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: City Bills/Demands for Payment dated January 5 through January 29, 2024
Item 8.B.
8.C Acceptance of Annual 2023 Fire Inspection Report (SB1205) Item 8.C.
8.D Adopt Resolution 2024-008 Authorizing the City Manager, or Staff, on behalf of the City Council, to Apply for Federal Grant Funding for the Water Meter Installation Project as Defined in the Bureau of Reclamation Grant Application (CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 15301)
Item 8.D.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.A Receive the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Financial Update and Consider adopting a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Increase Appropriations for FY 2023-24
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2024-009 Authorizing a Mid-Year Increase and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Increase Appropriations for FY 2023-2024 within the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, Internal Service Funds, and Special Revenue Funds
D. Council motion/roll call vote
(Elward____Rodriguez____Sanborn_____Giudice_____Adams____) Item 9.A.
Item 9.A. Presentation - Supplemental
9.B Receive and File Code Compliance Annual Report for 2023 A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion
Item 9.B.
Item 9.B. Presentation
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. Per Government Code Section 53232. 3(b), Councilmembers shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City.
No action may be taken.
10.A City Standing Committees:
10.B Council Liaison Assessments:
10.C Outside Agency and Mayors & Councilmembers/City Selection Committee Appointments:
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Finance-Auditing Committee Meeting (1/25) Giudice
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Building and Operating Committee Meeting (1/25) Giudice
3. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Governmental Affairs & Public Information Committee Meeting (1/26) Giudice
4. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting (1/26) Giudice
5. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (2/1) Elward/Adams
6. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (2/5) Giudice/Elward
7. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) (2/5) Sanborn/Rodriguez
8. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board of Directors, City Selection Committee and General Membership Joint Meeting (2/8) Adams/Giudice
10.D Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(b):
1. 2024 Economic Perspective at SSU (1/25) Rodriguez, Adams, and Sanborn
2. Rancho Athletics Annual Crab Feed (1/27) Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, and Giudice
3. Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati Crab Feed & Seafood Festival (2/3) Adams, Giudice, and Rodriguez
4. Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Noon Times (2/7) Giudice, Adams, Rodriguez
5. Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Crab Feed (2/10) Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, and Sanborn
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 public 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, _________________________, ____________________, 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