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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, November 12,2024
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 5:04 p.m., which was legally noticed
on November 7, 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,
Acting Director of Community Services Warner, Director of Public Works Garrett, Interim
Finance Director Howze, Finance Manager Ortega de Valencia, Analyst Hopley,
Information Systems Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Adams.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Interim Finance Director Howze.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
Interim Finance Director Howze introduced Yosselin Ortega De Valencia as the City's new
Finance Manager.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated October 8, 2024 through October 28, 2024
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2. Successor Agency - Cash Report for Month ending August 2024
3. City Cash Report for Month ending August 2024
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, October 22, 2024
2. City Council Special Meeting, October 22, 2024
3. City Council Special Meeting, October 29, 2024
C. 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
D. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Consultant Services Agreement with Schaaf& Wheeler for Additional Design
Services for the Wet Well Lining Station#2 Project No. 2017-09 in an amount Not
to Exceed $77,240, for a total contract amount of$170,805.00 (This project is
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))
E. Adopt Resolution 2024-099 Approving Letter of Agreement for Participation in
Sonoma County Transit (SCT) Fare-Free Program for Local Routes 10, 12 & 14 and
Local Paratransit Service, Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Execute Letter
of Agreement, and Appropriating $42,000 in Measure M Transportation Funds in FY
2024- 25 for SCT Services
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.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Discussion and Direction Regarding Transferring Appointment of the Golf Course
Oversight Committee from the Parks and Recreation Commission to the City Council and
Establishing It as a Council-Appointed Committee. Director of Public Works Garrett
presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Discussion and direction regarding transferring
appointment of the Golf Course Oversight Committee from the Parks and Recreation
Commission to the City Council and establish it as a Council-appointed committee.
Public Comments: None.
DIRECTION: By Consensus (none opposed), staff is directed to transfer the
appointment of the Golf Course Oversight Committee from the
Parks and Recreation Commission to the City Council and
establish it as a Council-appointed committee.
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B. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Employment
Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Betsy Howze for Director of Finance
Services. City Manager Marcela Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
Adopt Resolution 2024-100 Authorizing and Approving the Director of Finance Employment
Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and Betsy Howze.
Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(c), City Manager Piedra provided an oral
summary report of the salary and compensation, including fringe benefits paid to the Finance
Director under the terms of this agreement.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2024-100.
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. COMMITTEE/LIAISON/OTHER REPORTS
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 Elward reported on the Homeless Coalition Board of Directors
Meeting (10/23) and the Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCP) Board of Directors
Meeting (11/7).
• Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce AM
Breakfast (10/16) and Golf Course Oversight Committee Meetings (11/5)
• Councilmember Sanborn reported on the Joint Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to Sonoma Water Meeting (11/4)
• Vice Mayor Giudice reported on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation
District Transportation Committee, Building and Operating Committee & Finance-
Auditing Committee Meeting and Trust Board Meeting (10/24), Golden Gate Bridge,
Highway and Transportation District Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee
and Board of Directors Meeting (10/25) and the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors
meeting (11/11)
• All members reported on the League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference in
Long Beach, CA (10/16 to 10/18)
• Mayor Adams reported she was not able to attend the 2024 Sonoma County
Employment of People with Disabilities Awards (10/30), and reported on the Rohnert
Park Chamber Noon Times Luncheon (11/6)
• Councilmember Rodriguez reported she was unable to attend the Annual Champions
for Children (11/8) or the iDia De Los Cien! Events (11/8)
• Councilmember Elward reported on the 21st Annual COPE Banquet Event (11/8)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
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Vice Mayor Giudice invited all to attend the annual Rotary Club's Thanksgiving dinner this
year at the Senior Center and encouraged all to participate in the Rotary Club's toy drive. He
also reported on the First Responder's retreat he attended in Healdsburg, CA.
Councilmember Sanborn invited all to attend the Alzheimer's Awareness training at the library
and the Virtual Town Hall on November 20 hosted by Supervisor Linda Hopkins.
Mayor Adams stated she was elected by a coalition of residents not union groups.
Councilmember Elward retracted comments she made at the October 22 Council meeting
regarding union groups and read a statement about labor force.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Coffman spoke about previous council disagreements at the dais and requested safe
crosswalks at the downtown property.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. 4
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Sylvia1 pez- s, ity Clerk Susan H. Adams, Mayor
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