"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
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez______Sanborn______Giudice_____)
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. PRESENTATIONS
4.A Introduction and Swearing in of New Public Safety Officers Jesse Asher, Chanielle Beauchamp, Colby Culbertson, Anthony Fugazzi, Auston Grey, Brandon Haug, Thomas Izard, and Barret Wickenburg
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 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 GOALS: On May 14, 2024, the Rohnert Park City Council adopted the following multi-year broad goals (listed below in no particular order):
1. Long Term Financial Sustainability 3. Planning and Infrastructure
2. Community Quality of Life 4. Organization Well Being THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK WANTS TO CONNECT WITH YOU!
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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:
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______)
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.A.1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated November 30, 2024 through December 30, 2024
Item 7.A.2. Successor Agency Cash Report for October 2024 Item 7.A.3. City Cash Report for October 2024
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting December 10, 2024 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.B.
7.C Confirm Mayor’s Letter Designating an Alternate Voting Representative at the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Board and City Selection Committee Meetings (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.C.
7.D Confirm Jake Mackenzie as the City’s Representative to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.D.
7.E Confirm the Appointment of Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Fanny Wing Ah Lam, and Tim Campbell to Serve on the Rohnert Park Planning Commission for Terms Expiring December 31, 2028 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.E.
7.F Receive a Report Regarding Recruitment Efforts to Fulfill One Vacancy on the Building Appeals Board for a Term expiring December 31, 2028 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.F.
7.G Receive Progress Report on the Status of the Emergency Public Safety Antenna and Radio System Replacement Project (CIP2412), as required by the Public Contract Code and by Minute Order, authorize the continuation of Resolution 2024-051 until the emergency action is completed (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.G.
7.H Adopt Resolution 2025-001 of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park as Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park Approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26) Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the California Health and Safety Code (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.H.
7.I Adopt Resolution 2025-002 Accepting the Development Impact Fees Annual Report and Required Five-Year Findings for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 Pursuant to AB1600 (This is not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.I.
7.J Adopt Resolution 2025-003 Authorizing and Approving a Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement with SOMO Village, LLC and Finding the Action Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) Item 7.J.
7.K Adopt Resolution 2025-004 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Program Supplement No. F016 to Master Agreement Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 04-5379F15 for Hwy. 101 Bike/Ped Overcrossing at Copeland Creek (Federal Project No. CML-5379(027)), Accepting $3,350,000 Federal Funding Award, Appropriating $220,000 from Measure M Transportation Fund (Fund 4327) for CIP2202 and the Federal funding of $3,350,000, and Amending Project Budget for CIP2202 to $4,345,000 (CEQA Status: Exempt Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §§ 15306)
Item 7.K.
7.L Receive a Report Regarding Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for Terms Expiring December 31, 2028 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.L.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Receive an Informational Presentation on Recent Storm and Flood Events in the City, Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Storm Drainage System Assessment and Flood Mitigation Strategies (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 8.A. Staff Report and Attachment
Item 8.A. Presentation
Item 8A Supplemental
8.B Receive an Informational Presentation, Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan (CEQA Status: Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061)
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 8.B. Staff Report and Attachments
Item 8.B. Presentation
8.C Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Strategic Partnership between Sonoma State University, City of Rohnert Park, and City of Cotati (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2025-005 Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Strategic Partnership between Sonoma State University, City of Rohnert Park, and City of Cotati
D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______) Item 8.C. Staff Report and Attachments
8.D Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 986 Amending Chapters 1.16 (General Penalty), 1.24 (Nuisance Abatement), 1.25 (Administrative Citation Program), 1.26 (Administrative Hearings) and 1.27 (Collection Procedures) and adding a new Chapter 1.23 (Nuisance Defined) within Title 1 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Streamline the Administrative Citation and Nuisance Abatement Processes and Increasing Fines for Short-Term Rental Violations (Exempt Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Ordinance for Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading: Ordinance 986, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Chapters 1.16 (General Penalty), 1.24 (Nuisance Abatement), 1.25 (Administrative Citation Program),
1.26 (Administrative Hearings) and 1.27 (Collection Procedures) and adding a new Chapter 1.23 (Nuisance Defined) within Title 1 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Streamline the Administrative Citation and Nuisance Abatement Processes and Increasing Fines for Short-Term Rental Violations
D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______) Item 8.D. Staff Report and Attachments
Item 8.D. Presentation
8.E By Minute Order, (1) Form a Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee to Review Existing Emergency Plans, Policies, and Resources; (2) Dissolve the City’s Education Committee; (3) Receive Report From Mayor on Mayor’s Assignments of Councilmembers to City Council Liaison Positions, and Sub-Committees, including if formed, the Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee; and (4) Council Confirmation of Mayor’s Nominations of Councilmembers and Staff to Outside Agencies (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Motion/Vote
Item 8.E.
8.F Appoint a Representative from Rohnert Park and Cotati to the Board of the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition (formerly Continuum of Care) for a One Year Term to Expire February of 2026 (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Motion/Vote
Item 8.F.
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. Per Government Code Section 53232.3(d), Councilmembers shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. No action may be taken.
9.A City Standing Committees, Council Liaison Assignments, Outside Agency and Mayors & Councilmembers/City Selection Committee Appointments:
1. Elward
1. Homeless Coalition Board (11/27)
2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting 12/5)
2. Rodriguez
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting (12/17)
3. Sanborn
1. Zero Waste Sonoma (11/21)
2. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (12/12)
3. Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Meeting (1/9)
4. Giudice
1. SCTA/RCPA Board of Directors (12/9) - See attachment
2. Board of Directors Meeting Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (12/20)
3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors (1/13)
5. Adams
1. Library Advisory Board (12/17)
6. Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
2024 Economic Perspective (11/21) Rodriguez
Chamber Noon Times (12/4) Giudice & Sanborn
Item 9.4.1. Supplemental
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. 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.
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 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