"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, May 13, 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 Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.A.
4.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming May 2025 as Bike Month and May 15, 2025, as Bike to Work Day in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.B.
4.C Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Update by Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie Item 4.C. Presentation
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
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.
6.A Public Comments Received by Email
Item 6 Supplemental
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))
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated April 8, 2025, through April 28, 2025
2. Successor Agency- Cash Report as of February 28, 2025
3. City- Cash Report for Month as of March 31, 2025
Item 7.A.
Item 7.A. Supplemental - Successor Agency- Cash Report as of March 31, 2025
7.B Approval of Minutes (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)):
1. City Council Special Meeting Budget Workshop Session 1 on April 15, 2025
2. City Council Special Meeting Budget Workshop Session 2 on April 16, 2025
3. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting April 22, 2025
4. City Council Special Meeting April 22, 2025
Item 7.B.
7.C Appointment of Kelly Clark to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a Term Expiring December 31, 2028 (This is Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.C.
7.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 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.D.
7.E By Minute Order, Accept Two Donations from the Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Park to Benefit the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter (Not a Project Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.E.
7.F By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 2024-02 with GHD Inc. for Additional Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets Project, (Project No. CIP2023) in an Amount Not to Exceed $73,755, for a Total Contract Amount of $333,743, (This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of CEQA Guidelines. (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15302))
Item 7.F.
7.G Adopt Resolution 2025-025 Approving an Access and Improvement Agreement with the Rohnert Park Girls Amateur Softball Association for Improvements to Magnolia Park Softball Fields, Approving the Plans, Specifications, and Inspection Schedule, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the agreement, and Finding the Project Categorically Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Item 7.G.
Item 7.G. Supplemental - Public Comments
7.H Adopt Resolution 2025-026 Requesting Allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Trail to Crane Creek Regional Park (CIP0719) (CEQA Status:
Consistent with the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) adopted on February 25, 2020)
Item 7.H.
7.I Adopt Resolution 2025-027 Authorizing the City Manager to Cancel the Construction Contract with 345 Builders LLC, Award the Construction Contract to FRC Inc. for the Public Safety Main Rooftop Patio Deck Replacement, Project No. 2025-02 in the Amount of $481,000, Authorize the City Manager to Approve up to $72,150 (15%) in Construction Contract Change Orders, 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.I.
7.J Adopt Resolution 2025-028 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign a Request to Amend the Existing Streambed Alteration Agreement and Authorizing the Finance Director to Pay the Fees to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Associated with the Amendment Request (This Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (Minor alteration of land) Item 7.J.
7.K Adopt Resolution 2025-029 Approving Amendment 4 to the Maintenance Agreement with DC Electric Group, Inc., Extending the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, for a Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $600,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment (CEQA: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) Item 7.K.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 987, an Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park Adopting the State Fire Marshall’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the City of Rohnert Park Without Modification (Exempt Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Ordinance for Introduction by Title Only and Waiver of First Reading: Ordinance 987, an Ordinance of the City Council of Rohnert Park Adopting the State Fire Marshall’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the City of Rohnert Park Without Modification and Finding this Action Exempt Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15061(b)(3))
D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______) Item 8.A.
Item 8.A. Presentation
8.B Hold a Community Engagement Meeting to Receive and Discuss the Department of Public Safety Annual Report Regarding Military Equipment Use For the Year 2024; Review the Annual Report and Make Findings Regarding the Use of Military Equipment; and Adopt a Resolution Renewing Ordinance 983 Establishing Policy 706, Relating to the City’s Military Equipment Use Policy and Finding that This Action is Exempt from CEQA
A. Staff Report
B. Community Discussion: Public Comments, Questions, and Answers C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2025-030 Renewing Ordinance 983 Establishing Policy 706, Relating to the City’s Military Equipment Use Policy and Finding that This Action is Exempt from CEQA
D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote
(Adams_____Elward_____Rodriguez_____Sanborn______Giudice______) Item 8.B.
Item 8.B. Presentation
8.C Discuss and provide direction to Mayor Giudice or an alternate regarding Three City of Rohnert Park topics for discussion at the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Board Special Meeting on May 22, 2025 (Not a Project Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion/Vote
Item 8.C.
8.D Discussion and Direction Regarding Councilmember Request to Establish 5:30 p.m. as the Start Time for Regular Meetings of the Rohnert Park City Council and the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park (Not a Project Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Council Discussion
Item 8.D.
Item 8.D. Supplemental
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. Adams
2. Elward
1. Homeless Coalition Board (4/23)
2. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (5/1)
3. Rodriguez
1. Golf Course Oversight Committee Meeting (4/29)
4. Sanborn
1. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Water Technical Committee (TAC) to Sonoma Water (5/5)
5. Giudice
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Building and Operating Committee, Finance-Auditing Committee & Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee (4/24)
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting (4/25)
3. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board of Directors Meeting (5/8)
4. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors (5/12)
6. Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
Chamber of Commerce Noon Times (5/7)
2025 North Bay Zero Waste Symposium (5/1) Sanborn
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