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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SPECIAL MEETING AND
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority, and
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Tuesday, September 22, 2026
1. CITY COUNCIL/ RPFA/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING- CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Mayor Sanborn called the joint regular meeting and special meeting to order at 3: 00 p.m., which was legally noticed on September 17, 2026.
All Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor
Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor( arrived at 3: 20 p.m.)
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
2. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Comments: None.
B. Mayor Sanborn made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code 54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 3: 03 p.m. 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; and g) Unrepresented Employees.
C. Mayor Sanborn reconvened the open session at 5: 30 p.m. in Council Chambers and stated there was no reportable action.
All Councilmembers present at 5: 30 p. m.
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Public Works Hendersen, Director ofPublic Safety Navarro, Lieutenant Snodgrass, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Development Services Fossi, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Human Resources Rankin, Operations Manager Bunte, Management Analyst — PIO McGunagle, Information Systems Manager Cotter, Assistant City Clerk Machado and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council September 22, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 4
3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Read by Mayor Sanborn.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Sanborn.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A Mayor' s Proclamation: Proclaiming October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Sanborn read the proclamation and presented it to Jeremy Hogan, Director of Community Employment United Cerebral Palsy ofthe North Bay.
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Engdahl spoke about Measure K.
Peter Alexander spoke about power, seniors, and the Community Voice.
Kevin Arnold spoke about SEIU, negotiation meetings and bargaining efforts.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8. A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment Report dated August 25, 2026 through September 8, 2026 from Finance Department
8. B Approve City Council/ RPFA/ Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2026
8. 0 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
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
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
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)) City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council September 22, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 3 of 4
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
8. 1 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
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) ACTION: Moved/seconded ( Giudice/Adams) to approve the consent calendar.
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.
9. REGULAR ITEMS
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. Senior Analyst Kevin King presented this item. Recommended Action( s):
Adopt Resolution 2026- 081 Adopting a Development Fee Deferral Program for New Residential and Nonresidential Development in the City of Rohnert Park.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ACTION: Moved/ seconded ( Giudice/ Elward) to adopt Resolution 2026- 081.
City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council September 22, 2026 RPFA/ CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 4 of 4 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.
10. 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).
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Adams stated she received phone calls regarding an illegally parked RV and thanked staff for their response.
Councilmember Giudice wished Councilmember Adams a happy birthday.
Councilmember Rodriguez invited residents to attend the Founders Day Parade and the Rancho Cotate High School' s 60th Anniversary Celebration, and the Seawolf Discovery Day at SSU.
Mayor Sanborn reminded all about the Recology Reuse Bazaar on Saturday and welcomed the City' s new Director ofPublic Safety, Rick Navarro.
Vice Mayor Elward stated councilmembers will be attending the Los Cien State of the Latino Community Address on Thursday.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 6: 19 p.m.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk ily(S nborn, Mayor
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