"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 13, 2026
Open Session: 5:30 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.
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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). Speakers are encouraged to complete a Public Comment card and submit it to the Clerk at the time of the meeting.
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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
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR MEETING - CALL
TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(Adams_____Giudice______Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______)
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 Swearing In and Introduction of Public Safety Officers Daniel Beltran and Logan Elliott
4.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming January 19, 2025 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Item 4.B.
4.C Mayor's Recognition: Recognizing Ed Clites for his Voluntary Work in the City's Toy Drive
Item 4.C.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City business not within which the decision may be challenged to the 90th day following the date that the decision 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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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_____Giudice______Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______)
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 22, 2025 through December 29, 2025
Item 7.A.2. Successor Agency-Cash Report as of November 30, 2025 Item 7.A.3. City-Cash Report for Month as of November 30, 2025
7.B Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.B.1. City Council Special Meeting Minutes for December 9, 2025 Item 7.B.2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for December 9, 2025
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 action is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.C.
7.D Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report (July 2025 through December 2025) (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.D.
7.E By Minute Order, 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.E.
7.F By Minute Order, (1) Receive Report From Mayor on Mayor’s Assignments of Councilmembers to City Council Liaison Positions, and Sub-Committees, (2) Council Confirmation of Mayor’s Nominations of Councilmembers and Staff to Outside Agencies (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.F.
7.G By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 2025-01 with Green Valley Consulting Engineers for Additional As-Needed Public Works Inspection Services for Staff Augmentation, in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,000, for a Total Contract Amount of $219,000 (This action is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Item 7.G.
7.H By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Agreement with Dudek for Additional Environmental Services during Construction of the Copeland Creek Trail to Crane Creek Project, (Project No. CIP0719) in an Amount Not to Exceed $74,971 for a Total Contract Amount of $177,935 (California Environmental Quality Act Status for Projects: Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted February 25, 2020)
Item 7.H.
7.I Adopt Resolution 2026-001 Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA) (This item is not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.I.
7.J Adopt Resolution 2026-002 Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Employees Association (RPEA) (This item is not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.J.
7.K Adopt Resolution 2026-003 Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers’ Association (RPPSMA) (This item is not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.K.
7.L Adopt Resolution 2026-004 Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for the Confidential Unit and the Management Unit (This item is not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.L.
7.M Adopt Resolution 2026-005 to Award the Construction Contract for the Eagle and Magnolia Park Electrical Equipment Replacement Project CIP2208 to James Day Construction, Inc. for $377,850, Authorize the City Manager to Approve up to $37,785 (10%) in Change Orders, Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of CEQA Guidelines. (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301, 15302)
Item 7.M.
Item 7.M. Plans and Specs
7.N Adopt Resolution 2026-006 Authorizing a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $197,000 in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund (VRF) and the Information Technology ISF for the Purchase of Replacement Server Hardware at the City of Rohnert Park’s Annex Data Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $197,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Purchasing Documents (This action not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Item 7.N.
7.O Adopt Resolution 2025-009 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, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27) Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the California Health and Safety Code and Authorizing Staff to Take Related Actions (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.O.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Council Selection of Dates for FY 2026-2027 Budget Hearing Work Sessions (This is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion/Direction
Item 8.A.
8.B Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Proposition 4 Article XIII-B (GANN) Limit Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Finance Director to Appropriate Certain Assigned Fund Balances (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comment
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2026-007 Authorizing and Approving the Finance Director to Increase Appropriation for FY2025-26 To Transfer Certain Assigned Fund Balances
D. Council Motion/Vote:
Item 8.B.
Item 8.B. Presentation
8.C Receive an Update and Discussion and Direction Regarding the Methodology Used to Determine Facility Costs Needed to Develop a Financial Sustainability Policy for Parks and Recreation (This action is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion and Direction
Item 8.C.
Item 8.C. Presentation
8.D Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving a 180-Day Wait Period Exception Specific to the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Timothy S. Mattos to the Vacant Position of Director of Public Safety (Government Code sections 7522.56 & 21221(h)) (This action is not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: Resolution 2025-008 Approving a 180-Day Wait Period Exception Specific to the Appointment of Retired Annuitant Timothy S. Mattos to the Vacant Position of Director of Public Safety (Government Code sections 7522.56 & 21221(h))
D. Council Motion/Vote:
Item 8.D.
8.E Discussion and Direction Regarding Campaign Contribution Limit Review Established by Rohnert Park Municipal Code §2.65.030
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council Discussion and Direction
Item 8.E.
8.F Consider Introducing by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 990, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending Ordinance No. 989 to Add Findings for the Adoption of California Building Standards Code – Existing Building Code Appendix A4 and Fire Code Appendices E, F, G, I, J, K, L and O (This is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) A. Staff Report
B. Public Hearing
C. Ordinance for Waiving of First Reading and Introduction: Ordinance No. 990, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending Ordinance No. 989 to Add Findings for the Adoption of California Building Standards Code – Existing Building Code Appendix A4 and Fire Code Appendices E, F, G, I, J, K, L and O D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Adams_____Giudice_____Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______) Item 8.F.
8.G PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Waiving the First Reading of and Introducing an Ordinance Making revisions to Rohnert Park Municipal Code Titles 1 (General Provisions), 16 (Subdivisions), and 17 (Zoning) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC) to (1) implement Housing Element Programs and ensure consistency with State law; (2) reorganize sections of the Code for ease of use; (3) implement the regional transitoriented communities policy; and (4) make minor amendments, clarifications and other conforming revisions. (CEQA: Consistent with the Negative Declaration for the Housing Element; exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3))
A. Staff Report
B. Conduct Public Hearing
C. Ordinance for Waiving of First Reading and Introduction: Ordinance No. 991, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, making revisions to Rohnert Park Municipal Code Titles 1 (General Provisions), 16 (Subdivisions), and 17 (Zoning) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC) to (1) implement Housing Element Programs and ensure consistency with State law; (2) reorganize sections of the Code for ease of use; (3) implement the regional transit-oriented communities policy; and (4) make minor amendments, clarifications and other conforming revisions D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Adams_____Giudice_____Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______) Item 8.G.
Item 8.G. Presentation
8.H PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Waiving the First Reading of and Introducing an Ordinance Rezoning Multiple Parcels at 5435 Snyder Lane from Commercial Office to High Density Residential consistent with the 2023-2031 Housing Element Adequate Sites Program (CEQA: Statutory Exemption under Public Resources Code Section 21080.085(a))
A. Staff Report
B. Conduct Public Hearing
C. Ordinance for Waiving of First Reading and Introduction: Ordinance No. 992, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending the City of Rohnert Park Zoning Map for Multiple Parcels Located at 5435 Snyder Lane (APNS: 158-320- 001; 158-320-002; 158-320-003; 158-320-004; 158-320-005; 158-320-006; 158-320-009; 158-320-010; 158-320-011) From the Commercial Office (C-O) Zoning District to the High Density Residential (R-H) Zoning District
D. Council Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Adams_____Giudice_____Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______) Item 8.H.
Item 8.H. Presentation
8.H. Supplemental Item - Public Comment
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. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (1/8/26)
3. Rodriguez
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (12/16/2025)
4. Sanborn
1. Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association Board of Director (12/11/25)
2. Mayor's and Councilmembers' Association Board of Director (1/6/26)
3. Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors (12/18/25)
4. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) to Sonoma Water (1/5/26)
5. Giudice
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Building and Operating Committee, Finance-Auditing Committee & Rules, Policy & Industrial Relations Committee (12/18/25)
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Special Meeting (12/19/25)
6. California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) and Redwood Empire Insurance Fund (REMIF) Board of Directors (12/11/25) - Written Report Attached
7. Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
Noon Times Networking Luncheon (1/7/26)
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Annual Holiday Luncheon (12/19/26)
Item 9.A.6. 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 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