2024/08/27 City Council Minutes EH62
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,August 27, 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 August 23, 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 Public Works Garrett, Director of Development Services Giudice, Interim
Finance Director Howze, Director of Human Resources Cannon, Senior Analyst Carey,
Housing Manager Garcia, Homeless Service Coordinator Quig, Information Systems
Operations Manager Cotter, and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Adams.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Greg Norton.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Giudice) to move Items 5.A. and 5.B to the
end of the meeting.
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.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 30, 2024 through August 12, 2024
2. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2024
3. Successor Agency - Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2024
4. City Cash Report for Month Ending June 30, 2024
7.B Approval of Meeting Minutes:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, August 13, 2024
2. City Council Special Meeting, August 20, 2024
7.0 Receive Informational Report on Updated Vision, Mission, and Values City Logos
7.D Receive Progress Report on the Status of the Emergency Public Safety Antenna and
Radio System Replacement Project(CIP2412), as required by the Public Contract Code
and by Minute Order, authorize the continuation of Resolution 2024-051 until the
emergency action is completed
7.E. Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Semiannual Report (January
2024 through June 2024)
7.F Receive Annual Community Services Facility Use Fee Waiver and Co-Sponsorship
Report Fiscal Year 2023-2024
7.G By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2024-02 with W-
Trans for Consultant Services in the Amount of$320,043 For Design Services at the
Following Intersections and Surrounding Roads: Golf Course Drive West of US 101,
Golf Course Drive & US 101, Commerce Blvd& US 101, and Rohnert Park Expressway
& Redwood Drive (Projects 2024-07, 2024-08, 2024-09, and 2024-10)
7.H Adopt Resolution 2024-073 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Match Commitment
Letter for Funds Associated with the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the
Well & Tank Seismic Retrofit Project No. 2020-17 in the amount of$2,612,500.00, a
Budget Amendment for $1,961,164.50 from the Water Capital Preservation Fund,
Authorize the Public Works Director to Execute all Documents Including Applications,
Agreements, Amendments, and Requests for Payment Necessary with the Grant Funds
and Implement the Project, and finding the Project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and
15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)of CEQA Guidelines. (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§
15301, 15302)
7.1 Adopt Resolution 2024-074 Approving Cooperative Funding Agreement No. G20500E1
Between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority ("SCTA") and City of Rohnert
Park for Go Sonoma Transportation Funds (This action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15301)
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.
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8. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Receive Background Information on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations
(MEHKOs) and Provide Direction on Next Steps. Senior Management Analyst King
presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Provide staff with direction and/or guidance
should the County of Sonoma pass an ordinance and/or a resolution to opt into California's
Health Code on microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs), which would allow the
County of Sonoma Department of Health Services to permit MEHKOs within all incorporated
and unincorporated areas of the county.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Christine Sosko, County of Sonoma Director of Environmental Health answered questions of the
Council.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council broadly supports MEHKOs,
directed staff to explore amending portions of the zoning code to align
with applicable state law regarding MEHKOs. Starting with, but not
limited to, changes in home businesses (17.07.020—Footnotes) and
examine parking and traffic impacts and potential mitigation for
residential neighborhoods.
B. By Minute Order Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with
SHARE Sonoma County for Permanent Housing Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in an
Amount Not to Exceed $235,078. City Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended
Action(s): By minute order, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SHARE
Sonoma County for Permanent Housing Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in an amount not to
exceed $235,078.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Alexander and Madeline Schnapp spoke about this item.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to authorize the City Manager
to execute an agreement with SHARE Sonoma County for Permanent
Housing Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in an amount not to exceed
$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.
C. Conduct a Approve Recommendation to Select CenterCal Properties, LLC, as the
Developer for 6400 State Farm Drive. City Manager Piedra presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Select CenterCal Properties, LLC, as the developer for the
development of 6400 State Farm Drive.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Joe Treemaine of IBEW Local 551, Miriam Pengel, Phyllis Transue,
Frank Reardon of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters and HVAC Mechanics Local 38, Chris Knerr of
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Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300, Jake Mackenzie, Jeff Keating, SSU Associate Vice
President for Government Relations and Strategic Communications, Sonya Karabel of Unite
Here, Madeline Schnapp, Peter Alexander, Marty Bennett of Unite Here and SRJC Instructor
Emeritus, Jack Buckhorn, Executive Director of the North Bay Labor Council, Darlene
Sandavol of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, Chris Borr, Geof Syphers, Kelso Barnett,
City Ventures Director of Development, Trisha O'Hare of Essence Hair Studio, John Kelly,
Endorsements Chair for the Sonoma County Democratic Party, Trustee for the Sonoma Valley
Unified School District, and Business and Intellectual Chair of the Sonoma County Bar
Association, George Steffenson, and Greg Nordin spoke about this item/
Mayor Adams declared a recess at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Scott Bohrer, Vice President of Development— Pacific NW & Bay Area for CenterCal
Properties, LLC spoke about CenterCal Properties, LLC, and the project.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to approve staff's
recommendation to select CenterCal Properties, LLC, as the developer
for the development of 6400 State Farm Drive.
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.
Mayor Adams declared a recess at 7:49 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
A. Development Services Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Goals for
2024-2025 by Director of Development Services Alicia Giudice.
B. Department of Public Safety Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and
Goals for 2024-2025 by Director of Public Safety Tim Mattos.
Items 5.A. and 5.B. were not heard and will be placed on a future agenda.
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
B. 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 she was unable to attend the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors meeting but shared upcoming events.
• Councilmember Sanborn reported on the Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors
meeting.
• Vice Mayor Giudice reported on the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast and
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors, and
Building and Operating Committee & Finance Committee meetings.
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• Mayor Adams reported she was unable to attend the Mayors & Councilmembers
Legislative Committee meeting and Rohnert Park Cotati Library Advisory Board
meeting.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Rodiguez congratulated the Rohnert Park Warriors for hosting their 12`h Annual
Pacific Islander Festival, shared upcoming cultural events, congratulated Rohnert Park Soccer
League teams the Knights and Hurricanes for getting 1"and 2nd respectively in recent
tournaments, and shared that the Lime Foundation Gala will occur on September 12.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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Elizab th Machado, Assistant City Clerk Susan H. Adams, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park