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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING AND
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday,June 27, 2023
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING AND FOUNDATION BOARD SPECIAL 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 June 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, Director of Development Services Pawson,
Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Garrett, Housing
Manager Garcia, Planning Manager Beiswenger, Acting Finance Director O'Connell, Senior
Analyst Carey, Deputy Chief Kilgore, Deputy Chief Johnson, Accountant Hopley,
Homeless Service Coordinator Quig, City Clerk Lopez Cuevas, Information Technology
Service Operations Manager Rowley, Information Technology Service Analyst Son, and
Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Read by Mayor Rodriguez.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Vice Mayor Hollingsworth Adams.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. 4th of July Presentation: Illegal Fireworks Fines Annual Reminder and RP
Jubilee: Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today!
Director of Public Safety reminded the community that all fireworks are illegal in the City,
discussed outreach efforts to remind the community of firework restrictions, staffing, and fines
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4`h from noon to 4 p.m. and provided information on the live bands, family activities, kids fun
zone, new activities for this year, cornhole tournament, food vendors, and sponsors of the event.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ian spoke about the SAFE Team.
Peter spoke about fireworks, City Council, DxE group, Take a Homeless Person to Lunch Week,
and religions.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 5 through June 20, 2023
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting,
June 13, 2023
7.0 Adopt Resolution 2023-047 Amending City Council Protocols (the Established
Procedural Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings and Council Business) - City
Council Policy Number 1.02.101
7.D Adoption Resolution 2023-048 Authorizing the City Manager Approval of up to 30%of
the Construction Contract ($100,038.00) in Contract Change Orders for the Labath
Landing Emergency Vehicle Access and Trash Enclosure Project(2021-07) CEQA
Status: Consistent with the Stadium Area Master Plan (SAMP) and within the Five Creek
Planned Development previously adopted by the Council on January 10, 2017
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez)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. FOUNDATION AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ITEMS:
A. Consider Approving a 180-day Wait Period Exception Specific to the Appointment
of a Retired Annuitant to an Extra Help Technical Advisor Position to Fill a Critical Need
in the Dispatch Center. Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended
Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2023-049 Approving a 180-day wait period exception specific to
the appointment of a retired annuitant to an Extra Help Technical Advisor Position to fill a
critical need in the dispatch center.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Hollingsworth Adams) to adopt Resolution
2023-049.
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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B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: June 16,2023): Conduct a Public Hearing and
Consider Removing, Rescinding, and Terminating the Following Station Avenue Project
Entitlements: (A) Planned Development Zoning Designation; (B) Development Agreement
between the City and Laulima Rohnert Station LLC; and (C) the Final Development Plan
and Conditional Use Permit (File No. PROJ18-0001) (CEQA Review: This Action is not a
"Project" Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). Planning Manager Beiswenger presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a Public Hearing and consider the following actions: 1.
Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance to remove the Planned Development Zoning
designation on the 32 acres (two parcels) east of State Farm Drive and north of Enterprise Drive
(APN 143-051-072 and APN 143-051-089); 2. Waive the first reading and introduce an
ordinance to rescind Ordinance 928 and terminate the Development Agreement between the City
and Laulima Rohnert Station LLC; 3. Adopt a resolution to rescind the Final Development Plan
and Conditional Use permit for the Station Avenue Project.
Public Hearing Opened: 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Public Hearing Closed: 5:30 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to introduce by title only and
waive first reading of Ordinance No. 978, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Rohnert Park Deleting Article XII, Sections
17.06.680 And 17.06.690, from the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and
Removing the Planned Development Zoning Designation for the
property located on the Southeast Corner of State Farm Drive and
Rohnert Park Expressway (APN 143-051-073 and APN 143-051-089).
Title read by Mayor Rodriguez.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice)to introduce by title only and
waive first reading of Ordinance No. 979, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Rohnert Park Rescinding Ordinance 928 and
Terminating the Development Agreement between the City of Rohnert
Park and Laulima Development, LLC, for development of the Station
Center(APN 143- 040-124 and APN 143-051-089). Title read by
Mayor Rodriguez.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2023-050
Rescinding the Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit
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for the Station Avenue Planned Development(APN 143-051-072 and
APN 143-051-089).
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.
C. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Second Amended
and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rohnert Park and the
Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria. City Manager Piedra presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2023-051 Authorizing and Approving a Second
Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rohnert Park and
the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Hollingsworth Adams)to adopt Resolution
2023-051.
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.
D. Consider Approving and Adopting the Budgets for the City of Rohnert Park and
the City of Rohnert Park Foundation for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Adopt a Resolution
Adopting the City of Rohnert Park's Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year. City
Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt: 1. A resolution
approving and adopting the City of Rohnert Park's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24; 2. A
resolution approving and adopting the City of Rohnert Park Foundation's Budget for Fiscal Year
2023-24; and 3. A resolution approving and adopting the City of Rohnert Park's Capital
Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Rodriguez) to adopt Resolution 2023-052
Approving and Adopting the Budget for the City of Rohnert Park for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, and Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT:
Hollingsworth Adams, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2023-053
Adopting the City of Rohnert Park's Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, and Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT:
Hollingsworth Adams, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to adopt Foundation Resolution
2023-001 Approving and Adopting the City of Rohnert Park
Foundation Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, and Rodriguez, NOES: None, ABSENT:
Hollingsworth Adams, ABSTAINS: None.
E. Approve by Minute Order and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Agreements for
Homeless Services in Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with (1) Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Santa Rosa for Mobile Outreach Services in the amount of$196,887, (2)
Unsheltered Friends Outreach for Direct Support of Unsheltered Persons in the amount of
$36,000 (3) HomeFirst of Santa Clara County for the Labath Landing Terms of Service
and Annual Budget in the amount of$2,389,631 (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Santa Rosa for Master Lease Permanent Supportive Housing Services in the amount of
$552,270, (5) SHARE Sonoma County for Permanent Housing Services in the amount of
$235,078. Housing Manager Garcia and Homeless Services Coordinator Quiq presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): By minute order, authorize the City Manager to Sign
Agreements for Homeless Services in Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with (1) Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa for Mobile Outreach Services in the amount of$196,887,
(2) Unsheltered Friends Outreach for Direct Support of Unsheltered Persons in the amount of
$36,000 (3) HomeFirst of Santa Clara County for the Labath Landing Terms of Service and
Annual Budget in the amount of$2,389,631, (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
for Master Lease Permanent Supportive Housing Services in the amount of$552,270, (5)
SHARE Sonoma County for Permanent Housing Services in the amount of$235,078.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Giudice)to authorize the City Manager to
sign agreements for homeless services in Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year
2023-24 with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa for
Mobile Outreach Services in the amount of$196,887; Unsheltered
Friends Outreach for Direct Support of Unsheltered Persons in the
amount of$36,000; HomeFirst of Santa Clara County for the Labath
Landing Terms of Service and Annual Budget in the amount of
$2,389,631; Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa for
Master Lease Permanent Supportive Housing Services in the amount
of$552,270; and SHARE Sonoma County for Permanent Housing
Services in the amount of$235,078.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, and Rodriguez,NOES: None, ABSENT:
Hollingsworth Adams, ABSTAINS: None.
9. 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 (6/15) Rodriguez/Giudice
Mayor Rodriguez reported that this meeting was cancelled due to no quorum.
B. Liaison Reports:
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting (6/19) Rodriguez/Sanborn
Mayor Rodriguez reported on this meeting.
2. Library Advisory Board of Directors Meeting (6/19) Hollingsworth Adams/Elward
Councilmember Hollingsworth Adams reported on this meeting.
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1. Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors Meeting(6/15) Sanborn/Garrett
Councilmember Sanborn reported on this meeting.
2. Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) General Assembly (6/16) Hollingsworth
Adams/Sanborn
Vice Mayor Hollingsworth Adams reported on this meeting.
3. Mayors and Council Members' Association of Sonoma County Legislative Committee
(6/16) Rodriguez/Hollingsworth Adams
Mayor Rodriguez reported this meeting did not occur.
D. Other Reports:
1. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (6/23) Giudice
Councilmember Giudice reported on this meeting.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Mayor Rodriguez gave kudos to Community Services for the Juneteenth event held in
conjunction with Sonoma State University and stated she received incredible feedback on the
event. Mayor Rodriguez acknowledged Public Safety, especially Deputy Chief Aaron Johnson,
for participation in the torch run which helps raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Councilmember Elward thanked Public Safety for their participation in the torch run.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Steven Malvino spoke about RVs parked in residential neighborhoods.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:19 p.m.
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