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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL, ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA), SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JOINT REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OPEN SESSION
5:30 p.m.
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 may participate in the meeting by:
1. Attending in person at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928.
2. Participating via Zoom Webinar by either:
a) Visiting www.zoom.com and entering Webinar ID: 899 1755 2866 and Passcode: 438222; or
b) Dialing in at 1-669-900-6833 and entering the same Webinar ID and Passcode stated above.
Members of the public may also observe the meeting on Cable Channel 27, by visiting www.rpcity.ca.gov/MeetingCentral and selecting the "In Progress" link, or on the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/CityofRohnertPark
City Council/RPFA agendas and minutes may be viewed at the City's website:
www.rpcity.ca.gov/MeetingCentral.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council may be provided at the scheduled time. Members of the public may address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda when the item is called for consideration. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per appearance, with time limits subject to modification by the City Council in accordance with the adopted City Council Protocols.
In-Person Public Comments
Speakers present at the meeting 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.
Following in-person public comments, individuals participating remotely who would like to comment on any agenda item must select the raise your hand feature within one minute of the agenda item opening. If remote participants do not raise their hands within one minute of the agenda item opening, they will not be recognized.
Live Remote Public Comments
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Written Public Comments
To submit a written comment to the Council, visit www.rpcity.ca.gov/PublicComment and follow the prompts. Comments are requested by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. Submitted comments must identify the Meeting Date and Agenda Item Number. Public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and available on Meeting Central prior to the start of the meeting. Public comments received after the deadline will be distributed after the meeting. Written comments will not be read for the record but will became part of the agenda packet. All comments sent to the City Council are considered public records and subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
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 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
2. Community Quality of Life
3. Planning and Infrastructure
4. Organization Well Being
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1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR MEETING AND
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.A Recess to Closed Session in Conference Room 2A to Consider: Conference with Agency Designated Representatives Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6(a) Agency Designated Representatives: Michelle M. Keyon and Mark Wilson of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, Tracy Rankin, Director of Human Resources, Betsy Howze, Director of Finance, and City Manager Marcela Piedra.
Employee Organizations:
a. Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
b. Rohnert Park Employees’ Association (RPEA)
c. Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA) d. Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers’ Association (RPPSMA) e. Management Unit
f. Confidential Unit
g. Unrepresented Employees
2.B Reconvene Open Session in Council Chambers and on Zoom and Report on Closed Session (Government Code §54957.1)
3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the City of Rohnert Park
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
communications support to the City as a whole. Please visit https://www.rpcity.org/546/Connect to stay connected and informed.
(Adams_____Giudice______Rodriguez_____Elward_____Sanborn______) Members of the public may comment on any Closed Session item when the item is called by the Chair. For information on how to submit public comments, please see page 1 of this agenda.
Closed Session is not televised or broadcast.
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.
Item 5.A. Attachment
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. Members of the public attending in-person wishing to comment are encouraged to fill out a speaker card, but it is not required. Following in-person public comments, individuals participating remotely
7.A Public Comments Received by Email
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment Report dated August 25, 2026 through September 8, 2026 from Finance Department (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
8.B Approve City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2026 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
8.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))
8.D By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 2026-03 with Strata AP, Inc. for Design Services for the Public Safety Main Server Room Renovation Project No. CIP2616NC in the Amount Not to Exceed $135,130, 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)
8.E Adopt Resolution 2026-073 Amending Appendix A: Designated Positions of the City of Rohnert Park Conflict of Interest Code and Superseding Resolution 2025-050 (This action is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
8.F Adopt Resolution 2026-074 Amending the FY 2026-2027 Public Safety Special Revenue Fund to Appropriate an Additional $8,000 for Alcoholic Beverage Special Operations (ABSO) Overtime Expenses (This action is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
who would like to comment on any agenda item must select the raise your hand feature within one minute of the agenda item opening. Those attending via phone can press *9 to raise their hand.
Please be prepared to unmute once prompted. If remote participants do not raise their hands within one minute of the agenda item opening, they will not be recognized.
Item 7.A. Attachment
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______) Item 8.A. Attachment
Item 8.B. Attachment
Item 8.C. Attachment
Item 8.D. Attachment
Item 8.E. Attachment
Item 8.F. Attachment
8.G Adopt Resolution 2026-075 Authorizing and Approving a Grant of Utility Easement Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the Wastewater Pump Station Facility Located at 201 J Rogers Lane (Exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301 and 15302))
8.H Adopt Resolution 2026-076 Amending the FY 2025-2026 General Liability Internal Service Fund by $150,000 for the General Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Deductibles (This action is not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
8.I Adopt Resolution 2026-077 Providing the City of Rohnert Park’s Written Consent to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
8.J Adopt Resolution 2026-078 Approving Cooperative Funding Agreement No.
SCTA27002 Between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and the City of Rohnert Park and Authorizing Appropriation Increase in Capital Improvement Project Fund (Fund 7111) and Project Budget for Adrian Drive Safety Demonstration Project (CIP2601NC) and Finding that this Action is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.25(b), and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15306 (Information Collection)
8.K Adopt Resolution 2026-079 Approving a Fee Waiver in the Amount of $261.60 Fire Permit Fee for Rancho Cotate High School’s 60th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, September 25, 2026 (This action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to Land), Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings), and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense))
8.L Adopt Resolution 2026-080 Authorizing the City Manager to Create a New Capital Improvement Program Project for the Well Nos. 14, 33, 35, and 40 Rehabilitation Project (Proposed Project No. CIP2707W), Authorize the City Manager to Execute Construction Contract Change Order No. 4 with Weeks Drilling and Pump Co., in the Amount of $143,524.09, Authorize the City Manager to Approve Additional Change Orders up to a Cumulative Amount of $36,348.33 (10%), Authorize a Budget Amendment transferring $219,959.22 from F3430 Water Utility Contract- Outside Services to the Project, Authorize Additional Appropriations of $200,000 From F3433 Water Capital Preservation Fund, 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 8.G. Attachment
Item 8.H. Attachment
Item 8.I. Attachment
Item 8.J. Attachment
Item 8.K. Attachment
Item 8.L. Attachment
9. REGULAR ITEMS
9.A Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 2026-081 Adopting a Development Fee Deferral Program for New Residential and Nonresidential Development in the City of Rohnert Park (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)) Presented by Senior Analyst Kevin King
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON / OTHER REPORTS
11. COMMUNICATIONS
12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item 9.A. Staff Report and Attachments
Item 9.A. Presentation
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.
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.
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.
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 www.rpcity.ca.gov/MeetingCentral. 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 www.rpcity.ca.gov/ADACoordinator.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda was posted and available for review on September 16, 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.ca.gov.
Executed this 16 day of September, 2026 at Rohnert Park, California.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas,
Office of the City Clerk