"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 24, 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 5:30 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). Speakers are encouraged to complete a Public Comment card and submit it to the Clerk at the time of the meeting.
This helps ensure an orderly and efficient meeting, but it is not required.
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: https://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 Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Update by Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie Item 4.A.
4.B Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March as American Red Cross Month in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.B.
4.C Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March 7, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Rohnert Park
Item 4.C.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
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!
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 https://www.rpcity.org/546/Connect to stay connected and informed.
5.A Community Survey Partial Results Update by City Manager Marcela Piedra Item 5.A. Presentation
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 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 January 27, 2026 through February 9, 2026
Item 7.A.2. Second Quarterly Council Expense Report (Oct, Nov, Dec 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 and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2026
Item 7.B.2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for February 10, 2026
7.C By Minute Order, authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order 2026-02 with Good City Company for Planning, Housing, and Organizational Management Services related to Housing Element Implementation in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,606 (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; and
Adopt Resolution 2025-017 Authorizing a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $155,145 from Bond 3 Fund Balance, and Authorizing the City Manager to execute Construction Contract Change Order No. 2 with Dailey & Wells Communications Inc., in the amount of $225,612.76 for the Emergency Public Safety Antenna and Radio System Replacement Project (CIP2412) (This is Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act “CEQA))
Item 7.D.
7.E Adopt Resolution 2026-018 Authorizing a Budget Amendment for FY 2025-26 in the Amount of $3,019,974 in Various Funds in Salary and Benefit Accounts as Incorporated in Exhibit A (This is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.E.
7.F Adopt Resolution 2026-019 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Master Agreements for Consultant Services with 15000 Incorporated, AlphaCM, Inc., AZAD Engineering PC, Bellecci & Associates, Inc. DBA Sanbell Bay Area, Borrelli and Associates, Inc., Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., Carlile Macy, Inc., COAR Design Group, David J. Powers & Associates, Inc., David L. Gates & Associates, Inc. DBA Gates Studio, Development Compliance Solutions Inc., EBA Engineering, EMC Planning Group, Inc., FCS International, Inc. DBA FirstCarbon Solutions, Freyer & Laureta, Inc., Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., Haley & Aldrich, Inc., Integra Landscape Architecture, Inc., Interactive Resources, Inc., ISI Inspection Services, Inc., Kitchell/CEM, Inc., Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., MatriScope Engineering Laboratories, Inc., Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers, Sonoma RSA, Incorporated, SWA Group, Verde Design, Inc., and ZFA Structural Engineers (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.F.
7.G Adopt Resolution 2026-020 Amending the City’s Classification Plan to include:
Approving Salary Ranges and Job Descriptions for Payroll Analyst, Traffic and Streets Manager, Administrative Technician, and Accountant I/II, Reclassifying a Senior Accounting Technician to a Payroll Analyst, a Traffic Engineer to a Traffic and Streets Manager, a Senior Engineer to a City Engineer, and an Administrative Assistant II to an Administrative Technician, 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 24, 2026 (This is Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Item 7.G.
7.H Receive and Accept Annual 2025 Fire Inspection Report As Required by Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205) (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Item 7.H.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Consider Authorizing and Approving the Director of Public Works Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Mark Hendersen (This is Not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: 2026-021 Authorizing and Approving the Director of Public Works Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Mark Hendersen D. Council Motion/Vote:
Item 8.A.
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
1. Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Advisory Board Meeting (2/17)
2. Association of Bay Area Government - Executive Board Meeting (2/19)
2. Elward
3. Rodriguez
a. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2/17)
4. Sanborn
a. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) (2/12) b. Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association Board of Directors, Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association General Meeting and City Selection Committee Meeting (2/12) c. Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors Meeting (2/19)
d. Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Legislative Committee (2/20) *Unable to attend due to Conflict with Council Priority Workshop Study Session*
5. Giudice
6. Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
Chamber of Commerce Annual Crab Feed (2/14)
Rotary 7th Annual Crab Feed & Seafood Festival (2/21)
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- 588-2224.
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, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda was posted and available for review on February 19, 2026, 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 19th day of February, 2026 at Rohnert Park, California.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas
Office of the City Clerk