"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 11, 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 Informational Presentation by CourseCo, Inc. Chief Operating Officer, Tom Bugbee, Regarding Foxtail Golf Course Overview, Capital Projects, Events and Programs Item 4.A. Presentation
4.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming February 9 through February 15, 2025 as Random Acts of Kindness Week in Rohnert Park, and Receive an Informational Update by Director of Community Services Bagley Regarding "I Heart Rohnert Park" Item 4.B.
Item 4.B. Presentation
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City business not 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!
Our cross-departmental communications team works together on media relations, social media, internal and external communications, stakeholder relations, the City's website, branding, media, and communications support to the City as a whole. Please visit rpcity.org/i_want_to__/connect to stay connected and informed.
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/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))
7.A.1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated January 14, 2025 through January 27, 2025
7.A.2. Successor Agency Monthly Cash Report for December 2024
7.A.3. City Monthly Cash Report for Month Ending December, 2024
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting January 28, 2025 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.B.
7.C 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.C.
7.D Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report (July 2024 through December 2024) (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”))
Item 7.D.
7.E Appointment of Tony Waller to Serve on the Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board and Ellen Giunchigliani to Serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, with a Term Expiring December 31, 2028 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.E.
7.F Appointment of Alice Kibwaa to Serve on the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission for a Term Expiring December 31, 2028 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.F.
7.G Adopt Resolution 2025-008 Amending the City’s Classification Plan, to include:
Approving a Salary Range and Job Description for a Fire Permit Technician I/II, Reclassifying an Administrative Assistant II to a Fire Permit Technician II, Approving Proposed Changes to Several Job Descriptions, Updating the Authorized Positions List, and Approving the City’s Pay Rates and Ranges Effective as of February 9, 2025 and February 23, 2025 (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.G.
7.H Adopt Resolution 2025-009 Authorizing the City Manager to Cancel the Construction Contract with Argos Construction, Award the Construction Contract to 345 Builders LLC for the Public Safety Main Rooftop Patio Deck Replacement, Project No. 2025-02 in the Amount of $480,000, Authorize the City Manager to Approve up to $72,000 (15%) in Construction Contract Change Orders, Authorize a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $170,000, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301 and 15302) Item 7.H.
7.I Adopt Resolution 2025-010 Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Construction Contracts and Contract Change Orders up to a Total Amount of $115,422 for the Burton Recreation Center Sewer Piping Repair Project, and Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301 and 15302)
Item 7.I.
7.J Adopt Resolution 2025-011 Authorizing and Approving Two First Amendments to Public Improvement Agreements with SOMO Village, LLC and Reducing Performance Security (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resource Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378)
Item 7.J.
7.K By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Coar Design Group for Landscape Architectural Design Services for the Public Works Utilities Administration Building Project No. 2018- 07 in an amount Not to Exceed $16,500 for a total contract amount of $428,100, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (New Construction) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15303 and 15311)
Item 7.K.
7.L By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Agreement Contract for Public Contract Code, Grant Procurement, and Labor Compliance Management with Willdan Engineering (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.L.
7.M Receive and Accept Annual 2024 Fire Inspection Report As Required by Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205) (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.M.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Matters: Support Letters of Interest for Appointments for Appointments to Vacancies by the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Board and the City Selection Committee, and Authorize the Mayor or Designee to Vote on Late Nominations or Alternate Recommendations Made at the February 15, 2025 Mayors and Councilmembers Association and City Selection Committee Meeting in Rohnert Park, CA (Not a Project Under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 8.A. Staff Report and Attachments
Item 8.A. Presentation
8.B Receive the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Financial Informational Update (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Discussion/Questions
Item 8.B. Staff Report
Item 8.B. Presentation
8.C Discussion and Direction for Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget Workshop Schedule (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 8.C. Staff Report
8.D Consider Approving an Updated Park and Facility Use and Reservation Policy, Superseding Resolution 2022-114; and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Non-Exclusive Use License Agreements with Organizations Using Rohnert Park City Facilities and Fields for Youth and Adult Athletic Programs (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Motion/Vote to Adopt Resolution 2025-012 Approving an Updated Park and Facility Use and Reservation Policy and Superseding Resolution 2022-114; and Authorize the City Manager or Her Designee to Execute Non-Exclusive Use License Agreements with Organizations Using Rohnert Park City Facilities and Fields for Youth and Adult Athletic Programs
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______) Item 8.D. Staff Report and Attachments
Item 8.D. 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. 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. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (2/06)
2. Rodriguez
1. Golf course Oversight Committee Quarterly Meeting (2/04)
3. Sanborn
1. WAC/TAC Joint Meeting (2/03)
2. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (2/10)
4. Giudice
1. Sonoma County City Selection Committee Special Meeting (02/03)
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors (2/10)
5. Adams
6. Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
2025 Economic Perspective (1/30) Rodriguez and Giudice
Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Noon Times (2/5)
Rotary Crab Feed (2/08)
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 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