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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, December 10,2024
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 December 5`h, 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, Human Resources Director Cannon,
Director of Public Works Garrett, Finance Director Howze, Senior Analyst King,
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 Jane Reynolds.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tracy Franco, Bill and Lisa Johnson, Lynda Tillman, Debbie Benson Miller, and Danny Hukill
spoke about the city's response to the recent flooding.
Barbara Mackenzie thanked Mayor Adams for her service in the Library Commission and
informed the Council that the recent library tax was passed by the voters.
Steve Keith encouraged all to engage in active transportation and to shop locally at Sweet Pea
and at the Friends of the Library bookstore.
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Hernan Hernandez thanked the Council for signing a letter of solidarity against mass
deportations and for their proclamation presented in support of the Latino Community.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment dated November 12, 2024 through
November 22, 2024 from Finance Department
B. Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Special Meeting
November 19, 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. Adopt Resolution 2024-104 Authorizing and Accepting the State of California Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant(STEP)Grant and
Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating and Revenue Budgets
E. Adopt Resolution 2024-105 Disposing of Retired Vehicles/Equipment through Surplus
Sale, and Adopt Resolution 2024-106 to Transfer and Appropriate Funds from the
Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Fund to the General Fund for the Purchase of One(1)
Replacement Patrol Vehicle Including Equipment Build-out in the Amount of$87,000,
Authorizing the Purchase of Six(6)New Public Safety Vehicles including Equipment
Build-out not to exceed$550,000, Authorizing the Director of Finance to move current
appropriations from Non-Departmental to the Department using the vehicle, and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Purchase Documentation
F. Adopt Resolution 2024-107 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of December 10,2024 and December 29,2024 (This is
not a project under California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA))
G. Adopt Resolution 2024-108 Amending the Fiscal Year(FY)2024-25 Capital
Improvement Plan to add the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project(CIP2508)with a
Project Budget of$900,000.00 as a new Capital Improvement Project,Approving a
Budget Amendment to transfer$900,000 from the 2023-24 Various Streets Pavement
Management Project(CIP2301)to the new CIP2508 Project,and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Task Order 2024-08 with GHD Inc. in the Amount of$373,555 for
Design Services for the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project(CIP 2508) (Categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)under 15301(c) because
it addresses repair of existing facilities(streets))
H. Adopt Resolution 2024-109 Accepting Federal Subgrant Award of$10,189.15 from the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)and Authorizing the Finance Director to
Appropriate Same to the Autonomous Fire Watch System Project(CIP2304) (Exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301)
I. Adopt Resolution 2024-110 Authorizing Bond Funding from the 2007R Tax Allocation
Bond Funds for the City Hall Improvements Project CIP2501 and Public Safety Main
Rooftop Patio Project No. CIP2502 Currently Financed through the General Fund and
Approving a Budget Amendment Swapping $1.3 million of Bond Funding from the
Downtown Infrastructure Project No. CIP2226 with$1.3 million of General Fund
Funding from the City Hall Improvements Project CIP2501 and the Public Safety Main
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Rooftop Patio Project No. CIP2502 (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3))
J. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Consultant Services Agreement with Alpha CM for Additional Construction
Management Services for the 23-24 Pavement Preventative Maintenance Project, Project
No. 2023-01 in an amount Not to Exceed $26,668.55, for a Total Contract Amount of
$126,060.55 (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of CEQA Guidelines. (14 Cal. Code
Regs. §§ 15302))
K. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Consultant Services Agreement with Alpha CM for Additional Construction
Management and Inspection Services associated with the A&B Sections Neighborhood
Utility Improvement Project(CIP2015 & CIP2221) in an amount not to exceed
$46,701.92, for a total contract amount of$493,663.92. (This project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of CEQA Guidelines)
L. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Subordination and Non-
Disturbance and Attornment Agreement and an Affidavit and Indemnity Agreement with
Forefront Power, LLC, Subject to Minor Edits by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15300.2)
M. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Approve Three Change Orders to the
Power Purchase and Energy Service Agreements Between the City of Rohnert Park and
ForeFront Power, LLC to Increase the Scope and Adjust the Compensation (Exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
section 15300.2)
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/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.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Installation of Councilmembers Elect
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jake Mackenzie, Lisa Orloff and Debra Greenblat spoke about this
item and thanked Mayor Adams for their service.
City Clerk Lopez Cuevas certified that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted
Resolution No. 2024-035 on June 11, 2024, canceling its General Municipal Election scheduled
for the 5th day of November 2024, pursuant to the California Elections Code.
City Clerk Lopez Cuevas certified that Samantha Rodriguez was appointed, as if elected, to the
office of Councilmember for District 1, Gerard Giudice was appointed, as if elected, to the
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office of Councilmember for District 3, and Jackie Elward was appointed, as if elected, to the
office of Councilmember for District 5, each for a full term of four(4) years.
City Clerk Lopez Cuevas administered the Oaths of Office to the newly appointed
Councilmembers and presented each of them with a Certificate of Appointment, as if elected.
City Manager Piedra presented a memento to Mayor Adams on behalf of the city and reflected
on 2024.
Vice Mayor Giudice recognized Mayor Adams for the 2024 Year as Mayor and presented her
with a memento.
City Manager Piedra presented the 2024 Year-End Video and reflected on 2024.
All Councilmembers reflected on the year 2024.
Gerard Giudice was installed as Mayor for 2025 and assumed the gavel.
Emily Sanborn was installed as Vice Mayor for 2025.
Mayor Giudice reorganized and seated the new Council.
Councilmembers Elward, Adams„ Rodriguez, and Vice Mayor Sanborn expressed their visions
for 2025.
Mayor Giudice expressed his vision for 2025.
9. ADJOURNMENT /
Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
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Sylvia Lopez-Cu , et-. s Giu s ' e, Mayor
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