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MINUTES OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AND
THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING/FOUNDATION MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Elward called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:03 p.m., the notice for which being
legally noticed on October 20, 2022.
Present: Jackie Elward, Mayor
Samantha Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Susan Hollingsworth-Adams, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, City Attorney Kenyon, Assistant City Manager Schwartz,
Public Safety Director Mattos, Finance Director L. Tacata, Director of Development Services
Pawson, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Garrett, Housing
Administrator Jenna Garcia, Community Development Technician Blanks, Senior Engineer
Brandt, Senior Analyst Torres, Information Technology Manager Rowley, and City Clerk Lopez
Cuevas.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Mayor Elward read the proclamation and presented it to Madeline Keegan
O'Connell, Chief Executive Officer for YWCA Sonoma County.
B. California Voting Choice Act Updates and Election Deadlines Presentation by
Deva Marie Proto, County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters of the County of
Sonoma. County Clerk Proto spoke about election system security, registration and voting
deadlines, provided information on locations to vote in person, and how to return ballots via
mail. She also reminded residents that all processing is open to the public.
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4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Labath Landing Update by Housing Administrator Jenna Garcia.
Housing Administrator Garcia informed that Labath Landing's sixty (60) rooms opened
yesterday and we have already reached capacity. Ms. Garcia outlined the aggressive timeline
the City had to complete the project—construction was completed in approximately 90 days.
Ms. Garcia thanked all those who helped bring this project to fruition and spoke about the
City's efforts, and staff members, currently working to reorganize people that remained at the
Robert's Lake encampment.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Keith spoke about Labath Landing and the City's use of taxpayers' funds.
Peter Alexander spoke about lawyers, politicians, law enforcement, unity, love and the U.S.
Constitution.
6. FOUNDATION BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
City Bills/Demands for Payment dated October 3 through October 17, 2022
6.B Approval of Minutes for:
6.B.1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting October 7, 2022
6.B.2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting October 8, 2022
6.B.3. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting October 9, 2022
6.B.4. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting October 11, 2022
6.0 Adopt Resolution 2022-105 Approving an Agreement for Election Services with the
County of Sonoma and Authorize the City Manager to Enter the Agreement
6.D Approve Amendment 2 to Task Order 2021-04 with Green Valley Consulting
Engineers for Additional Construction Management and Inspection Services for the
SOMO Planned Development Improvements in the Amount of$350,000 and Bringing
the Total Task Order Value to $549,310
6.E Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for Security Services at Roberts
T ake Par .,n d Ride. .;tL. D Block Se.unity ; ., A.,-.,�,,.,.t Not to >r'xcee.l $496 874
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLLINGSWORTH-ADAMS
6.F Receive the City of Rohnert Park Foundation's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Financial
Report
Disclosure of potential conflict of interest:
Councilmember Giudice stated that he leases premises in SOMO Village and therefore has a
potential financial conflict of interest on item 6.D.
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams stated that she owns a business across Roberts Lake
and therefore has a potential financial conflict of interest on item 6.E.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Rodriguez) to approve the consent calendar
with the exception of items 6.D. and 6.E.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Rodriguez) to approve Item 6.D.
Motion carried by the following voice 4-0-0-1 vote: AYES:
Hollingsworth-Adams, Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: Giudice.
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams left the dais at 5:57 p.m.
6.E Authorize the City Manager to Sign an Agreement for Security Services at Roberts
Lake Park and Ride with D Block Security in an Amount Not to Exceed $496,878
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Rodriguez) to approve Item 6.E.
Motion carried by the following voice 4-0-0-1 vote: AYES: Giudice,
Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward,NOES: None, ABSENT: None,
ABSTAINS: Hollingsworth-Adams.
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams returned to the dais at 6:01 p.m.
7. REGULAR ITEMS FOUNDATION BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
ITEMS
A. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing and Approving City
Manager Employment Agreement between City of Rohnert Park and Marcela Piedra.
City Attorney Kenyon presented this item. Pursuant to the Government Code Section, City
Attorney Kenyon provided an oral summary of the employment agreement, including salary
and fringe benefits. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2022-106 Authorizing and
Approving City Manager Employment Agreement between City of Rohnert Park and Marcela
Piedra.
Marcela Piedra was introduced to the Council and the Community. Ms. Piedra thanked the
Council, Staff and its residents.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Rodriguez)to adopt Resolution 2022-106.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
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B. Receive Informational Update on 2021 Small Grants Program.
Senior Analyst Torres presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a report on the
2021 Small Grants Program.
Council received the update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
C. Accept SAFE Team (Specialized Assistance for Everyone) Update from Public Safety
Department and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and
Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Petaluma People Services
Center, the City of Cotati, and Sonoma State University to Operate and Manage an
Alternative Crisis Response Program Known as the Rohnert Park/Cotati/Sonoma State
University Specialized Assistance for Everyone (SAFE) Team.
Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt
Resolution 2022-107 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Petaluma People Services Center, the City of Cotati, and
Sonoma State University to Operate and Manage an Alternative Crisis Response Program
Known as the Rohnert Park/Cotati/Sonoma State University Specialized Assistance for
Everyone (SAFE) Team.
SAFE Crisis Worker Shannon and SAFE EMT Casey answered questions of the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Rodriguez) to adopt Resolution 2022-107.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
Mayor Elward declared a recess at 7:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
D. Receive Information on the City of Rohnert Park Facility Condition Assessment
Findings. Director of Public Works Garrett presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
Receive the Facility Condition Assessment Report Findings. Staff will develop a capital
replacement program and funding proposal before returning to council for discussion and
direction.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Council received the report.
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E. Discussion and Direction on Additional Flag Pole Locations for Ceremonial Flags.
Director of Public Works Garrett presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Staff
recommends keeping the existing three locations that can accommodate two flags and not
move forward with the other locations due to other competing facility priorities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Hollingsworth-Adams/Stafford) to fly ceremonial
flags at the City Center Plaza/Library existing city flagpole.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth-Adams, Rodriguez, Stafford and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
F. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Consideration of New Regulations to Address
Sideshow Events in Rohnert Park. Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Receive this report and provide direction on drafting an ordinance
addressing sideshows that allows for citing or arresting participants, spectators and organizers
of sideshow events in Rohnert Park.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
DIRECTION: By Consensus (none opposed), Staff should draft an ordinance
addressing sideshows that allow for citing or arresting participants,
spectators and organizers of sideshow events in Rohnert Park and
bring it back to Council for consideration.
8. COMMITTEE /LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (10/18) (Rodriguez/Stafford)
Vice Mayor Rodriguez reported she was unable to attend the meeting but shared
information about the holiday
2. Library Advisory Board (10/18) (Hollingsworth-Adams/Elward)
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams reported on this meeting.
Councilmember Stafford reported on the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting
last week.
C. Outside Agency Appointments:
1. Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (10/13) (Stafford/Elward)
Councilmember Stafford reported on this item.
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2. Mayors and Council Members' Association of Sonoma County Legislative Committee
(10/21) (Elward/Rodriguez)
Mayor Elward reported on this meeting.
D. Other Reports:
1. Association of Bay Area Government(ABAG) Executive Board (10/13)
(Hollingsworth-Adams)
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams reported on this meeting.
2. Mayors and Council Members' Association Board of Directors and General Assembly
(10/1 3) (Elward)
Mayor Elward reported on this meeting.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams informed Daniel Gifford passed away and shared that
the family is running a"wear your helmet" campaign.
Councilmember Giudice informed that Saul Padilla Gutierrez, Mayor of Zapotlan del Rey,
Jalisco, Mexico was present at a Rotary meeting. Councilmember Giudice, on behalf of Mayor
Padilla Gutierrez, presented certificates of appreciation to Chief Mattos and Mayor Elward for
the sixty-firefighter outfits the City of Rohnert Park Public Safety Department donated to the
City of Zapotlan del Rey.
Vice Mayor Rodriguez requested staff to add an item to a future agenda to discuss solar panels.
The request was supported by Councilmember Hollingsworth-Adams.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Elward adjourned the joint regular meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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