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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, August 25, 2026
1. CITY COUNCIL/ RPFA/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Sanborn called the joint regular meeting to order at 5: 32 p.m., which was legally noticed on August 20, 2026.
All Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor
Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Development Services Fossi, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Hendersen, Director of Human Resources Rankin, Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos, General Services Operations Manager Bunte, Senior Analyst King, Management IPIO Analyst McGunagle, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, City Clerk Lopez Cuevas, and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Read by Mayor Sanborn.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Giudice.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor' s Recognition of the Department of Public Works Parks Maintenance Staff. Mayor Sanborn read the recognition and presented it to Public Works staff members Joe Hanson, Park Maintenance Supervisor, Joe Nelson, Parks Maintenance Worker III, Patrick Breeden, Landscape Maintenance Worker, Nicholas Galotta, Landscape Maintenance Worker.
B. Mayor' s Proclamation: Mayor' s Recognition: Honoring the Rohnert Park Tennis Club for their Generous Investment towards the Renovation of the Magnolia Park' s Tennis Courts. Mayor Sanborn read the recognition and presented it to Rich Hutchison, President, Barbara Galaudet, Vice President/ Membership, Kim Wong, City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 25, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 5
Treasurer/ Communications, and Anthony Krupa, Director of Tennis/ Certified USTA Teaching Pro.
C. Mayor' s Proclamation: Proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women' s Equality Day in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Sanborn read the proclamation and directed staff to mail it to Jenny Belway, Member of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Keith spoke about public comments and requested clarification regarding public comment protocols.
Kevin Arnold spoke about the upcoming preliminary bargaining and recognizing SEIU.
Caryl Sherman spoke about the great work at the Animal Shelter and its volunteers.
Lucy Dean, Associated Students at Sonoma State University Vice President of External Affairs provided a brief update regarding back-to- school activities including the basic needs program, hygiene drives, and Lobos pantry.
Lisa Orloff invited all to attend the HOTWORX ribbon cutting tomorrow.
Barbara Mackenzie spoke about library closures and her interest in continuing serving on the Library Commission.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7. A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
1. City Bills/ Demands for Payment dated July 28, 2026, through August 10, 2026
2. Successor Agency- Cash Report as of July 31, 2026
3. City- Cash Report as of July 31, 2026
7. B Approve City Council Meeting Minutes
1. City Council/ RPFA/ Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2026
2. City Council/RPFA/ Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2026
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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
7. D Receive 1) Annual Report on Community Services Promotional Giveaway Policy Policy 08. 1. 004) for FY2025-2026; and 2) Annual Report on the Performing Arts Center( PAC) Fees for Individual Tickets, Season Tickets, and Rental Rates including Fee Increases for the 2026/ 2027 Season Pursuant to City Council Resolution 2019- 010
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 25, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 5
7. F Receive Annual Community Services Facility Use Fee Waiver and CoSponsorship Report Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Pursuant to City Council Policy
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7. G Receive Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Alcoholic Beverage Service Ordinance ( ABSO) Report Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 8. 34. 190
7. H Adopt Resolution 2026- 064 Authorizing and Approving the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin for City Owned Property located at 7450 Santa Barbara Drive
7. I Adopt Resolution 2026-065 Updating the City of Rohnert Park Manual of Standards, Details and Specifications for the Water Detail Drawings
7. J Adopt Resolution 2026- 066 Amending the City' s Classification Plan to Reclassify a Management Analyst II to a Senior Public Works Analyst and Updating the Authorized Positions List
7. K Adopt Resolution 2026-067 Authorizing a Budget Amendment for FY 2025- 26 in the 2007R Bond 3 Fund in the Amount of$91, 880 for the Capital Pavement Overlay Project ( CIP2508) and any Other Associated Transactions Necessary to Provide Funding and Close the 2007R Bond Fund
7. L Adopt Resolution 2026- 068 Approving the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
7. M Adopt Resolution 2026- 069 Approving License Agreement with Sonoma County Library for Use of the Burton Avenue Recreation Center
7. N By Minute Order, Authorize the Purchase of Eight ( 8) New Public Safety Replacement Vehicles including Build- outs in an Amount not to Exceed $ 760, 000; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Purchase Documents
ACTION: Moved/ seconded ( RodriguezJElward) to approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item 7. C.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5- 0- 0- 0 voice vote: AYES:
Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
7. C. By Minute Order, Confirm the Mayor's Nomination of Jose Morales as the City of Rohnert Park' s Representative to the Sonoma County Library Commission for a FourYear Term Expiring July 31, 2030 Mayor Sanborn informed that the nominee has withdrawn his application.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to bring back a discussion item regarding city council protocols surrounding Mayor nominations for outside agency appointments and code of conduct for all appointees.
Motion carried by the following 4- 1- 0 voice vote: AYES: Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn, NOES: Adams, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 25, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 5
8. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Consideration of and Adoption of Resolution 2026- 070 Authorizing and Approving Director of Public Safety Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Ignacio Richard Navarro. City Manager Piedra and Director of Human Resources Tracy Rankin presented this item. Recommended Action( s): Adopt Resolution 2026- 070 Authorizing and Approving Director of Public Safety Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Ignacio Richard Navarro.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953( d)( 3)( A), Director Rankin provided an oral summary report on the benefits and compensation paid to the Director of Public Safety under the terms of this agreement.
Public Comments: Steve Keith spoke about this item.
ACTION: Moved/ seconded ( Giudice/ Rodriguez) to adopt Resolution 2026- 070.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5- 0- 0- 0 voice vote:
AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. Consider Nominating and Appointing One Representative to serve on the Representative to Serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors ( RRWA), and By Minute Order, Authorize the Public Works Director to Appoint an Alternate Representative to Serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors. Director of Public Works Hendersen and Environmental and Sustainability Manager Scott Sanders presented this item. Recommended Action( s): 1) Consider Nominating and Appointing One Representative to serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors; and 2) By Minute Order, Authorize the Public Works Director to Appoint an Alternate Representative to Serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors.
Vice Mayor Elward stepped away from the dais at 6: 37 p.m. and returned to the dais at 6: 54 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded ( Giudice/Adams) to Nominate Councilmember Giudice to serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5- 0- 0- 0 voice vote:
AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: By consensus ( none opposed), Council authorize the Public Works Director to Appoint an Alternate Representative to Serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 25, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 5
9. COMMITTEE/ LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on their participation in City Standing Committees, Council Liaison Assignments, Outside Agency activities, and Mayor and Councilmember appointments, including reports provided pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3( d).
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Rodriguez shared information about various events throughout the city and congratulated city businesses and organizations.
Councilmember Adams informed she received multiple communications asking them to keep the Party at the Plaza at the Community Center and that she is working with Director Bagley to address concerns from lap swimmers.
Councilmember Giudice congratulated the city on their sewer bond rating.
Vice Mayor Elward encouraged all to also utilize council meetings to engage with the council.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Rodriguez requested a recognition for the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken 12U Team.
The request was supported by Mayor Sanborn.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 7: 03 p.m.
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