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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,June 25, 2024
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Adams called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., which was legally noticed
on June 21, 2024.
All Council Present: Susan H. Adams, Mayor
Gerard Giudice, Vice Mayor
Jackie Elward, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
Emily Sanborn, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Public Safety Director Mattos,
Director of Human Resources Cannon, Director of Community Services Bagley, Planning
Manager Pawson, Associate Planner Picket, Housing Manager Garcia, Interim Finance
Director Howze, Director of Public Works Garrett, Information Systems Technician II
Azevedo, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Adams.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Sanborn.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. Report On Closed Session Previously Held on June 11, 2024, in Conference Room
2.A. to Consider Personnel Matters (Government Code § 54957): Public Employee Annual
Performance Evaluation -Title: City Manager.
Mayor Adams informed that there was no reportable action.
5. PRESENTATIONS
None.
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6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Director of Public Works Vanessa Garrett presented Public Works
Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2023-204 and Departmental Goals for 2024-2025 Fiscal
Year. Director Garrett gave an overview of the Department's accomplishments for Fiscal Year
2023-2024 and goals set for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miriam Pengel spoke about a Pickleball tournament held in the city in conjunction with the
Council of Aging that brought in almost 300 participants.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: City Bills/Demands for Payment
dated May 29, 2024 through June 10, 2024
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
1. City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Special Meeting,
June 4, 2024
2. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, June 11, 2024
C. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting, LLC for Stormwater
Program Consulting Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $149,949.00 (This Project
is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301)
D. By Minute Order, direct the City Clerk and City Attorney to Coordinate the Biennial
Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code as Required by State Law
E. Adopt Resolution 2024-041 Adopting an Appropriations (GANN) Limit for the City
of Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to Article XIII B of the California
Constitution
F. Adopt Resolution 2024-042 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of April 21, 2024, and June 30, 2024 and Amending the
City's Classification Plan
G. Adopt Resolution 2024-043 Approving and Adopting the Use of Sewer Rate
Stabilization Funds in the amount of$140,090 to Ensure the Debt Service Coverage
Ratio for the Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017 FY 2023-24 is
Met
H. Adopt Resolution 2024-044 Approving the renewed five-year service agreement with
AXON Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) for the procurement, maintenance, and support of
Taser conducted energy weapons (CEWs) in the amount not to exceed $382,104.22.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to approve the consent
calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
9. REGULAR ITEMS:
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A. Discussion and Direction Regarding Updates to the Public Safety Presentation
Calendar for City Council Meetings. Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Discuss additions or deletions from the calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about this item.
DIRECTION: By consensus (none opposed), the council directed staff to add
the Community Round Table and Annual FY Staffing and
Recruitment Report to the discussion/regular calendar.
B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: June 7, 2024): Conduct a Public Hearing for the
Snyder Lane Commons Project located at 5040 Snyder Lane and consider adopting a
resolution to approve an Addendum to the University District Specific Plan Environmental
Impact Report (UDSP EIR); a resolution to approve amendments to the General Plan; a
resolution to approve an amended Specific Plan; a resolution to approve an amended
Development Area Plan and Tentative Map and make Government Code 65863(b) findings;
and a resolution ordering the summary vacation of excess path right-of-way, declaring the
property exempt surplus property and authorizing the transfer to Snyder Lane Ventures,
LLC. (CEQA Status: Proposed Addendum to the UDSP EIR). Planning Manager Pawson and
Associate Planner Picket presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt 1) Resolution
2024-045 Approving an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the University
District Specific Plan Project Located North of Copeland Creek, West of Petaluma Hill Road, and
South of Keiser Avenue (Various APNs); 2) Resolution 2024-046 Approving Amendments to the
Text of the General Plan for the University District Specific Plan Area Located North of
Copeland Creek, West of Petaluma Hill Road, and South of Keiser Avenue (Various APNs); 3)
Resolution 2024-047Approving an Amended Specific Plan for the University District Specific
Plan Area Located North of Copeland Creek, West of Petaluma Hill Road, and South of Keiser
Avenue (Various APNs); 4) Resolution 2024-048 Approving an Amended Development Area
Plan and Tentative Map for the Snyder Lane Commons Project Located East of Snyder Ln and
South of Keiser Ave within the University District Specific Plan and Making Government Code
65863(b) Findings (APN: 045-253-025); and 5) Resolution 2024-049 Ordering the Summary
Vacation of Certain Excess Path Right Of-Way Located Between Oak Circle and Lawrence E
Jones Middle School, declaring the property exempt surplus property and authorizing the transfer
to Snyder Lane Ventures, LLC.
Mayor Adams declared a recess at 6:12 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Open Public Hearing: 6:22 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: David Berry, Faith Adams, and Penny G, spoke against this item.
Corey Creath Snyder Lane Ventures, LLC General partner spoke in support of this item.
Closed Public Hearing: 6:36 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2024-045.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Sanborn) to adopt Resolution 2024-046,
Resolution 2024-047, Resolution 2024-048 and Resolution 2024-049.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: June 7, 2024): Conduct a Public Hearing and
Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into Power
Purchase Agreements with Forefront Power, Making Findings on Energy Savings, and
Determining Other Matters in connection with the Power Purchase Agreements and
Related Contract Documents (The Project is eligible for a categorical exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15300.2 and Public
Resources Code, section 21080.35). Director of Public Works Garrett presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2024-050 Making Findings on Energy Savings,
determining other matters in connection with Energy Service Agreements, finding this Action
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approving Energy Services
Agreements with Forefront Power.
Open Public Hearing: 7:25 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about this item.
Closed Public Hearing: 7:26 p.m.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2024-050.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams,NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
D. Consider Adopting a Resolution Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20168
and 22050 Declaring that the Public Interest and Necessity Demand the Immediate
Expenditure of Public Money to Safeguard Life and Health For An Emergency
Replacement of the Public Safety Antenna and Radio System, Amending the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan to add the Public Safety Antenna and Radio
System Replacement Project (CIP2412) with a Project Budget of$1,500,000.00, approving
a Budget Amendment to transfer$1,500,000.00 from Non-Departmental Operating Fund,
Equipment over $5,000 to the new CIP2412 Project, and Award the Construction Contract
to Dailey-Wells (This Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301
(Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction without an increase in use),
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(14 Cal. Code Regis. §§ 15301, 15302)). Director of Public Works Garrett and Director of
Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2024-051
Declaring an Emergency Project Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20168 and 22050,
Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Capital Improvement Plan to Add the Public Safety
Antenna and Radio System Replacement Project (CIP2412) with a project budget of
$1,500,000.00, Approving a budget Amendment to Transfer$1,500,000.00 from Non-
Departmental Operating Fund, Equipment Over $5,000 To the new CIP2412 Project, and Award
the Construction Contract to Dailey-Wells (4/5 Vote Required).
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2024-051.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
E. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Authorizing and Approving First
Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement between the 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 2024-052
Authorizing and Approving First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement between
the City of Rohnert Park and Marcela Piedra.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward) to adopt Resolution 2024-052.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
Mayor Adams declared a recess at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
F. Consider Approving and Adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Rohnert
Park for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Interim Director of Finance Howze presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2024-053 Approving and Adopting the Budget for
the City of Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to adopt Resolution 2024-053.
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Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote:
AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
G. By Minute Order, Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Agreements for
Homeless Services in Rohnert Park for Fiscal Year 2024-25 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$2,453,033 (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 Administrator Garcia presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
Authorize the City Manager to Sign Agreements for Homeless Services in Rohnert Park for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 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$2,453,033 (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 (Rodriguez/Elward) to authorize the City Manager to
Sign Agreements for Homeless Services in Rohnert Park for Fiscal
Year 2024-25 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$2,453,033 (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of
Santa Rosa for Master Lease Permanent Supportive Housing Services
in the amount of$552,270 and directed staff to return at the second
meting in July to discuss the agreement with SHARE Sonoma County
for Permanent Housing Services in the amount of$235,078.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams, NOES: None,
ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
10. COMMITTEE /LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
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A. City Standing Committees, Council Liaison Assignments, Outside Agency and Mayors &
Councilmembers/City Selection Committee Appointments and Reports Under
Government Code Section 53232.3(d):
• Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors meeting (6/18).
• Councilmember Sanborn reported on the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (6/13) and Zero Waste Sonoma(6/20) meetings.
• Mayor Adams reported on the following meetings: Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting (6/13) and
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) General Assembly Conference
(6/21). Mayor Adams informed she was unable to attend the Rohnert Park Cotati
Library Advisory Board (6/18) meeting.
• Vice Mayor Giudice reported on the Rohnert Park Chamber Networking Breakfast
(6/19).
• Mayor Adams reported on the Los Cien Puentes y Ganas Awards Dinner(6/22)
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Rodriguez congratulated Public Safety staff on their Torch run today.
Councilmember Rodriguez informed that she received a letter regarding the Daily Wells case
and invited all to attend the chamber after-hours mixer tomorrow.
Mayor Adams reported she and the City Manager attended an airboat tour of the Laguna de
Santa Rosa last week.
12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Councilmember Rodriguez requested an agenda item regarding DEI and recruitment. The request
was seconded by Mayor Adams.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Plaisted thanked the council for attending the Memorial Day event and requested the VFW
program be included in the Foundation budget.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
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