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MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, November 19, 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 November 14, 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, Human
Resources Director Cannon, Finance Director Howze, Senior Analyst Hopley, Housing
Manager Garcia, Arborist Keck, Building Permit Tech II Espino, Code Compliance Officer
II Tasseff, Code Compliance Program Manager Stephens, Community Development
Technician Blanks, Homeless Service Coordinator Quig, Information Systems Technician
Azevedo, and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Adams.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Adams.
4. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Honoring Assistant Planner Suzie Azevedo on the Occasion
of her Retirement. Mayor Adams read the proclamation and presented it to Assistant
Planner Suzie Azevedo.
B. Mayor's Proclamation: Honoring Code Compliance Officer II Michelle Tasseff on
the Occasion of her Retirement. Mayor Adams read the proclamation and presented it to
Code Compliance Officer II Michelle Tasseff.
C. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming March 7,2025 as Arbor Day in the City of
Rohnert Park. Mayor Adams read the proclamation and presented it to Director of Public
Works Garrett and City Arborist Keck.
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5. SSU Student Report By AJ Franklin, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State
University Associated Students, Inc. (SSU ASI). AJ Franklin was not present to provide the
report.
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
6.A Community Round Table Report for Year 2024 by Director of Public Safety
Mattos. Director of Public Safety Mattos shared that he and City Manager Piedra will be
evaluating options to revamp the Community Round Table and will bring it back to Council for
discussion and direction.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tiffany Russell spoke about the tenants displaced by the fire on October 19 at Chateau Caron
Apartments and their experience with the management company.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated October 29, 2024 through November 11, 2024
2. Successor Agency Cash Report for Month ending September 2024
3. City Cash Report for Month ending September 2024
8.B Approval of Meeting Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint
Regular Meeting,November 12, 2024
8.0 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
8.D Adopt Resolution 2024-101 Appropriating $13,000 from the Unspent Alcohol
Beverage Service Ordinance (ABSO) Funds for the Purchase of Radio
Communication Equipment to Support Future ABSO Operations
8.E Adopt Resolution 2024-102 Accepting Federal Subgrant Award of$427,507.43 from
Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) Grant Program for the
Copeland Creek Detention Basin (CIP0604)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward) 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
A. Selection of Officers for 2025: Consideration of Nomination and Election of Mayor
and Vice Mayor for the City of Rohnert Park, for One (1) Year Terms, Commencing at
the first City Council Regular Meeting in December 2024. Assistant City Clerk Machado
presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Nominate and elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor
for one (1) year terms commencing at the first regular meeting in December 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
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ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez) to nominate and confirm Vice
Mayor Giudice as Mayor, for a one (1) year term commencing at the
first regular meeting in December 2024 and Councilmember Sanborn
for Vice Mayor, for a one (1) year term commencing at the first
regular meeting in December 2024.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Giudice, Hollingsworth Adams, Sanborn, Rodriguez, and Elward NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. Receive Informational Report and Provide Direction on Pursuing a Funding
Application for Homekey+ . Director of Development Services Giudice and Housing
Administrator Garcia presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Pursue a joint Homekey+
funding application with Burbank Housing to create permanent supportive housing in Rohnert
Park.
Rich Wallach from Burbank Housing made a statement regarding this item.
Public Comments: Steve Keith and Calum Weeks spoke about this item.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council received the report and directed
staff to pursue a joint Homekey+ funding application with Burbank
Housing to create permanent supportive housing in Rohnert Park.
C. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: November 8, 2024) Conduct a Public Hearing to
Consider a Request to Name Water Tank After the Retired City Manager, Darrin
Jenkins. Director of Public Works Garrett presented this item. Recommended Action(s):
Conduct a Public Hearing and take action regarding the request to name the water tank located
at 6626 Petaluma Hill Road (Tank#8) after retired City Manager, Darrin Jenkins.
Open Public Hearing: 5:51 p.m.
Mayor Adams invited retired City Manager Darrin Jenkins to make a statement.
Public Comments: None.
Closed Public Hearing: 5:53 p.m.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to 1) name the
water tank located at 6626 Petaluma Hill Road after Darrin Jenkins and
determine the exact name. Have staff add the wayfinding signage along
Petaluma Hill Road and add a memorial plaque and a plaque describing
the history and benefits of the water tank.
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D. Receive an Informational Update on the progress of Council Multi-Year Goals and
Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. City Manager Piedra presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Receive an Informational Update on the progress of Council Multi-
Year Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Public Comments: Steve Keith spoke about this item.
Council received the report.
E. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Fourth
Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and
Timothy S. Mattos for Public Safety Director Services. City Manager Piedra presented this
item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2024-103 Authorizing and Approving the
Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and
Timothy S. Mattos for Public Safety Director Services.
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 Public
Safety Director under the terms of this agreement.
Public Comments: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2024-103.
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
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 Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors Meeting (11/19)
• Vice Mayor Giudice reported on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation
District Transportation Committee, Building and Operating Committee, Finance-
Auditing Committee and Rules, Policy and Industrial Relations Committee Meeting
(11/14), Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Governmental
Affairs and Public Information Committee and Board of Directors Meeting (11/15), the
Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection
Authority Board of Directors (11/18), and the Mayors and Councilmembers'
Association Board of Directors Meeting (11/14).
• Mayor Adams reported on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Executive Board Bi-Monthly Meeting (11/14) and reported the Mayors &
Councilmembers Legislative Committee Meeting (11/15) was cancelled.
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• Councilmember Elward reported on the National League Conference in Tampa Bay,
Florida(11/13 to 11/17)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Rodriguez shared information on upcoming RPPOSA events, reminded
everyone to drive safely with weather and staff putting lights up on Rohnert Park Expressway,
shared that the library will have different hours for Thanksgiving week, and Sonoma State
University welcomed its first Director of Tribal Relations Elise-Alexandria. Councilmember
Rodriguez also shared the Council received a request to sign a solidarity letter.
Vice Mayor Giudice shared information on upcoming Rotary of Rohnert Park-Cotati events and
toy drive.
Mayor Adams invited everyone to join the library program to write letters to seniors.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Adams adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Elizabe h Machado, Assistant City Clerk Susan dams, Mayor
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