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CALIF ORN‘is
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 28, 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 5:04 p.m., which was legally
noticed on March 23, 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, Public Safety Director Mattos, Human Resources Director Cannon, Director of
Development Services Pawson, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public
Works Garrett, Acting Finance Director O'Connell, Deputy City Engineer Brandt,
Accountant Hopley, Deputy Chief Kilgore, Performing Arts Center Manager Miller, ERP
System Analyst Piotrkowski, Housing Manager Garcia, Information Technology Technician
Azevedo, Information Technology Manager Rowley, and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
Mayor Rodriguez called for a moment of silence due to the tragedy in Nashville.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Human Resources Director Cannon.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March 31, 2023 as Transgender Day of
Visibility in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Rodriguez read the proclamation and presented
it to Rowan Gomez Orneallas.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
6.A.1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 7, 2023 through March 19, 2023
6.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting,
March 14, 2023
6.0 Adopt Resolution 2023-022 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a License
Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and SaveABunny for use of City Owner
Cat Room D at the Animal Shelter at 301 J. Rogers Lane
6.D Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Matters: Support"Letters of
Interest" for Appointments to Vacancies by the Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association Board and the City Selection Committee and Authorize the Mayor or her
Designee to Vote on Late Nominations or Alternate Recommendations Made at the April
20, 2023 Mayors and Councilmembers Association and City Selection Committee
Meetings
6.E Acceptance of Complete Streets Annual Report for 2022
6.F Acceptance of Annual Report of the Implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan in the City of Rohnert Park
6.G. Receive and Accept the Annual Development Agreement Review for Southeast Specific
Plan, University District Specific Plan, Five Creek Planned Development, Redwood
Crossing, and SOMO Planned Development
6.H. Receive the Annual Status of the General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year
2022 Pursuant to Government Code § 65400(a)(2) and Direct Staff to Forward the Report
with the State Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and
Community Development
6.I. Receive and File the Annual Review of the Growth Management Program per Municipal
Code Section 17.19.030
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward) to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez,NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
7. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed March 17,2023 and March 24, 2023: Introduce by
Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 975, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending Ordinance No. 971 to Add Findings for the
Adoption of California Building Standards Code—Existing Building Code Appendix A4
and Fire Code Appendices E, F, G, I, J, K, L and O. Director of Development Services
Pawson presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Introduce by Title Only and Waive the
First Reading of Ordinance No. 975 amending Ordinance 971 to findings for the adoption of
California Building Standards Code—Existing Building Code Appendix A4 and Fire Code
Appendices E, F, G, I, J, K, L and O.
Public Hearing Opened: 5:21 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Public Hearing Closed: 5:22 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Hollingsworth Adams) to introduce by title
only and waive reading of Ordinance No. 975. Title read by
Councilmember Elward.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Elward,
Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez,NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. Acceptance of Part I and II Crimes Public Safety Report for the Year of 2022.
Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Staff
recommends acknowledging and accepting the report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Council accepted the report.
C. Consider Adopting Resolution 2023-023 to Accept a Grant in the Amount of
$19,656 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) for Purchase of Ballistic Helmets and Authorizing the Finance Director or
their Designee to Increase FY 2022/23 Budget Appropriations by $19,656. Director of Public
Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2023-023 to
Accept a Grant in the Amount of$19,656 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for purchase of Ballistic Helmets and Authorizing the
Finance Director or their Designee to Increase FY 2022/23 Budget Appropriations by $19,656.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Rodriguez) to adopt Resolution 2023-023.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
D. Discussion and Direction Regarding Proposed Revisions to Spreckels Performing
Arts Center Rental Policy, Rental Contract, Fee Schedule, and Ticket Prices. Director of
Community Services Bagley and Performing Arts Center Manager Miller presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Approve the Performing Arts Center Rental Policy, new rental rates
and ticket prices as presented, and direct staff to bring back a resolution for formal adoption.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to bring back a
resolution to adopt the proposed amendments to the Performing Arts
Center Rental Policy, new rental rates, and ticket prices.
E. Receive the Mid-Year Financial Update and Consider Adopting Resolution 2023-
024 Authorizing and Approving the Finance Director or their Designee to Increase
Appropriations for FY 2022-23 within Various Funds as Incorporated in Exhibit A. Acting
Finance Director O'Connell presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive the mid-
year financial update and adopt Resolution 2023-024 Authorizing and Approving the Finance
Director or his Designee to Increase Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Councilmember Giudice left the dais at 6:13 p.m. and returned to the dais at 6:16 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2023-024.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
F. Introduction of Ordinance to Implement Monthly Utility Billing for Water and
Sewer: Introduce by Title Only and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 976, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Sections 13.44.090, 13.44.110 and 13.44.140 to Modify Bills—Generally,
Delinquent Bills—Courtesy Notice and Delinquent Bills—Collection Agency Charges, Not
a Project under CEQA. ERP System Analyst Piotrkowski presented this item. Recommended
Action(s): Introduce by title only, and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 976, an Ordinance of
the City of Rohnert Park Amending Sections 13.44.090, 13.44.110 and 13.44.140 to Modify
Bills—Generally, Delinquent Bills—Collection Agency Charges, and Delinquent Bills—
Courtesy Notice in order to move to monthly utility billing for water and sewer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Hollingsworth Adams) to introduce by
title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 976. Title read by
Assistant City Clerk Machado.
Motion carried by the following 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Elward,
Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez,NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
G. Consider Authorizing the City's Representative to the Water Advisory Committee
to Recommend Approval of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget for Sonoma Water.
Director of Development Services Pawson presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
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Authorize the City's representative to the Water Advisory Committee to recommend approval of
Sonoma Water's Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Hollingsworth Adams) to authorize the
City's representative to the Water Advisory Committee to recommend
approval of Sonoma Water's Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
Motion carried by the following unanimous voice 5-0-0 vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez,NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
8. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
1. Joint Special Meeting of the Rohnert Park Education Committee and Cotati-Rohnert
Park Unified School District 2x2x2 Committee Meeting (3/16) (Rodriguez/Giudice)
Mayor Rodriguez stated she and Councilmember Giudice attended the meeting. Items
discussed during the meeting included efforts made by the City and the Cotati-Rohnert Park
Unified School District(CRPUSD) for safe routes to schools, Sonoma State University's
(SSU)Nursing Department turning 50 this year, and SSU's efforts to increase enrollment.
Councilmember Giudice added that SSU and CRPUSD an MOU that allows for CRPUSD
students to be automatically accepted into SSU.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting(3/16) Rodriguez/Sanborn
Mayor Rodriguez reported on this meeting.
2. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Special Meeting(3/22) Elward/Sanborn
Councilmember Elward reported she did not attend the meeting.
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1. Zero Waste Sonoma(3/16) Sanborn/Vanessa Garrett
Councilmember Sanborn reported on this meeting.
2. Mayors and Councilmembers Legislative Committee (3/17) Rodriguez/Hollingsworth
Adams
Mayor Rodriguez reported that this meeting did not occur.
D. Other Reports:
1. County of Sonoma Continuum of Care Board (3/22) Elward
Assistant City Manager Schwartz reported on this meeting.
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors (3/24)
Giudice
Councilmember Giudice report on this meeting.
3. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito& Vector Control District Update by Mayor Rodriguez
Mayor Rodriguez provided an update received from the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito &
Vector Control District City representative Aaron Zavala.
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9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Report on Closed Session Previously Held on March 14, 2023, in Conference Room
2.A. (Government Code §54957.1) 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 reported that there was no reportable action.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Hollingsworth Adams received communications from two constituents regarding the
Martin case in Phoenix which may have influence on Martin vs. Boise. Vice Mayor
Hollingsworth Adams will send the information to City Attorney Kenyon.
Mayor Rodriguez stated fundraising efforts for Labath Landing are underway and Dignity Moves
received a$150,000 grant from William G. Irwin Foundation, to be used towards the capital
construction costs of Labath Landing. Mayor Rodriguez informed the following events will
happen on April 1: Senior Prom,the Education Foundation Swing Into Spring, and the potential
crowning of the Dairy Princess. She also informed that Sonoma State University will host Social
Justice Week during the week of April 3, which will include a panel hosted by Mayor Rodriguez
and a speaker series by author Ijeoma Oluo.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the joint regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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