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MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1. CITY COUNCIL/ RPFA/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Giudice called the joint regular meeting to order at 5: 02 p.m., which was legally noticed on February 20, 2025.
All Council Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor
Emily Sanborn, Vice Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Jackie Elward, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Public Works Garrett, Senior Public Works Analyst Tacata, Human Resources Director Cannon, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, Information Systems Technician Azevedo, and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Giudice.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Steve Keith.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor' s Proclamation: March as American Red Cross Month in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Giudice read the proclamation and presented it to Leland Montell, American Red Cross of Sonoma& Napa Counties Community Disaster Program Manager, and Miriam Tcheng, Board of Director Member for the North Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross.
5. SSU STUDENT REPORT
A. By AJ Franklin, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. ( SSU ASI). AJ Franklin was unable to attend the meeting and provide a report.
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6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Laura McConnell spoke about the need for more community garden space.
Steve Keith spoke about spring being a great time for active transportation.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8. A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: City Bills/ Demands for Payment dated January 28, 2025 through February 10, 2025
8. B Approval of Minutes for City Council Special Meeting February 13, 2025
8. 0 Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting February 11, 2025
8. D 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
8. E Appointment of Jeffrey Tibbetts to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a Term Expiring December 31, 2028 ( This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act
ACTION: Moved/ seconded ( Adams/ Elward) to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5- 0- 0- 0 voice vote: AYES:
Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Sonoma Receive an Informational Presentation Regarding the City of Rohnert Park Pavement Management Program. Director of Public Works Garrett and Senior Public Works Analyst Tacata presented this item. Recommended Action( s): Receive informational report on the City' s pavement management program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Council received the report.
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. City Standing Committees, Council Liaison Assignments, Outside Agency and Mayors Councilmembers/ City Selection Committee Appointments and Reports Under Government Code Section 53232. 3( d):
Councilmember Adams reported on the Library Advisory Committee Board meeting 2/ 18).
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Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast ( 2/ 19), Chamber of Commerce Annual Crab Feed ( 2/ 15), and Chamber of Commerce meeting ( 2/ 18).
Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Zero Waste Sonoma meeting (2/ 20).
Mayor Giudice reported on the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers Association Board of Directors ( 2/ 13), City Selection Committee ( 2/ 13), General Membership ( 2/ 13), and Legislative Committee ( 2/ 21) meetings.
Mayor Giudice and Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the CRPUSD 2x2x2 Quarterly meeting ( 2/ 19).
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Rodiguez shared Director of Public Safety Mattos spoke at a Hispanic Chamber networking event, reported on a Los Cien event she participated in with Councilmember Elward, reported on the SSU Legislative Forum, and information on upcoming events.
Councilmember Elward also commented on the Los Cien event.
Councilmember Adams stated the Chamber of Commerce crab feed was excellent.
12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 6: 17 p.m.
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