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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, March 14, 2023
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Rodriguez called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., which was legally
noticed on March 9, 2023.
All Council Present: Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Vice Mayor
Jackie Elward, Councilmember
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Emily Sanborn, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Assistant City Manager
Schwartz, Deputy Chief Johnson, Director of Human Resources Cannon, Director of
Development Services Pawson, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of
Public Works Garrett, Senior Analyst Carey, Deputy Engineer Brandt, Information
Technology Manager Rowley, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Deputy Chief Johnson.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March 2023 as Women's History Month in
the City of Rohnert Park.
Mayor Rodriguez read the proclamation and recognized the women in the Council and City
staff.
B. Sonoma Water Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget and Rates Water
Transmission System Presentation by Sonoma Water Finance Manager Jake
Spaulding.
Jake Spaulding stated Sonoma Water is proposing a budget of$68.30 million which
includes $6.34 million for hazard mitigation projects, $5.94 for other capital projects to
increase resiliency, and $40.4 million for operations and maintenance. Sonoma Water is also
proposing to increase their rates for fiscal year 2023-24 and spoke about the challenges the
agency is facing such as aging infrastructure, maintenance needs, increased repairs and
natural hazard vulnerabilities (flood, fire & earthquakes).
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Director of Development Services Pawson and Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager
and City of Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mike Thompson answered
questions of the Council.
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Dirk Tolson III, Senator of Government Affairs, Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI) presented the report stating Associated Students elections are
currently underway, the Join Us Making Progress program had several volunteer events this
month including bringing study buddies to Evergreen and Monte Vista, the campus and
student body are working towards increasing enrollment, and the commencement
ceremonies are set for May 20 and May 21.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Keith requested Council to promote discourse rather than extreme measures as it
relates to comments or requests he has made at council meetings.
Karen Cappa requested the installation of lights, flashing lights or stop signs on Country
Club at Copeland Creek and honored city resident Chris Meyer, who regularly attended
Council meetings.
Director of Public Works Garrett answered questions of Councilmember Giudice regarding
the crosswalk on Country Club at Copeland Creek.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: City Bills/Demands for Payment
dated February 21 through February March 6, 2023
7.B Approval of Minutes for:
6.B.1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting, February 28,
2023
6.B.2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, February 28,
2023
7.0 Adopt Resolution 2023-015 Authorizing and Approving Amendment 1 to Task Order
2022-02-Building Staff Augmentation with 4LEAF Inc, in Amount of$400,000,
Bringing the Total Task Order Value to $825,000
7.D Adopt Resolution 2023-016 Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funding
Assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Committing Matching
Funds and Stating Assurance to Complete the Highway 101 Bicycle/Pedestrian
Overcrossing at Copeland Creek
7.E Adopt Resolution 2023-017 Affirming Compliance with various State Housing Laws
to Satisfy Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Requirements for One
Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) Funding Program
7.F Adopt Resolution 2023-018 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Portable
Generator Connections at Pump Stations #1, #2, and#3 Project (Project 2021-04)
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to Sonoma Marin Electric, Inc. for$185,000, Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Change Orders in the Amount up to 15%of the Construction Cost,
Finding the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302, and Approving
the Plans and Specifications
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Hollingsworth Adams) to approve the
consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote:
AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and
Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
8. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. Consider Adopting a Resolution Declaring City-owned Property at 6400 State
Farm Drive as Exempt Surplus Land and Not Necessary for the City's use, in
accordance with the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220 et
seq.) and Finding this Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") Senior Analyst Carey presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt
Resolution 2023-019 Declaring the Property at 6400 State Farm Drive (APN 143-051-072-
000) as Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(F)(ii).
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Hollingsworth Adams/Giudice) to adopt
Resolution 2023-019.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote:
AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and
Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Fire Prevention
Fee Schedule, pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 3.32.040 and as
required by the California Fire Code (CEQA Status: Exempt) Deputy Chief Johnson
presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2023-020 Approving
Amendments to the Fire Prevention Fee Schedule, pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal
Code Section 3.32.040 and as required by the California Fire Code (CEQA Status: Exempt).
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2023-020.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote:
AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and
Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
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C. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to
the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) Regarding Public Safety Officer
Position Requirements. Human Resources Director Cannon presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2023-021 Authorizing and Approving a Letter
Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) effective June 8, 2021 through
June 30, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2023-021.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote:
AYES: Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams and
Rodriguez,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
9. COMMITTEE /LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
None.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) Meeting
Mayor Rodriguez reported that the meeting is taking place next week.
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (3/2)
Councilmember Elward reported on this meeting.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (03/13)
Councilmember Giudice reported on this meeting.
3. Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Technical Advisory Committee(TAC) to
Sonoma Water(3/6) Rodriguez/Sanborn
Development Services Director Pawson reported the WAC did not meet.
D. Other Reports:
None.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Giudice invited all to attend the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati's 6th
Annual Community Services Awards occurring on June 9 at the SOMO Event Center.
Vice Mayor Hollingsworth Adams stated she has received compliments from the
community on staffs work to manage flooding especially in the area of Snyder and
Heartwood.
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Mayo Rodriguez stated Rohnert Park resident Tauni Fasano is a candidate for the 2023
District 2 Dairy Princess and the crowning will take place on April 1, 2023. Mayor
Rodriguez thanked Ms. Gilleran's class at University Elementary at La Fiesta for having her
today. Mayor Rodriguez also thanked Public Safety and Public Works staff for keeping the
city safe during the storms and being proactive.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM 2A TO CONSIDER:
A. Mayor Rodriguez made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. in Conference Room 2.A. to
consider: Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation- Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One case.
Mayor Rodriguez stated that the Council will report on Closed Session(Government Code
§54957.1) at the next regular meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the joint regular meeting 6:31 p.m.
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