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2025/01/14 City Council Minutes .0"ERT Pq Rk 9a CA LI RORNI'' 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, January 14,2025 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.,the notice for which being legally noticed on January 9, 2025. All Council Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor Emily Sanbom, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Jackie Elward, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Public Safety Director Mattos, Director of Human Resources Cannon, Director of Development Services Giudice, Director of Community Services Bagley, Finance Director Howze, Director of Public Works Garrett, Housing Manager Garcia, Finance Manager Ortega De Valencia, Senior Analyst E. Tacata, Code Compliance Manager Stephens, Information Systems Technician II Azevedo, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Read by Mayor Giudice. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Nolan Beauchamp. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation by Director of Public Safety Mattos: Swearing In and Introduction of Public Safety Officers Jesse Asher, Chanielle Beauchamp, Colby Culbertson, Anthony Fugazzi,Auston Grey, Brandon Haug, Thomas Izard, and Barret Wickenburg. Director of Public Safety Mattos administered the Oath of Office to the new officers and introduced them to the Council and the residents. 5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 8 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jason Taormino, the new PG&E Government Relations Representative, introduced himself to the council and the residents. Peter Alexander spoke about fires and gardens. Michael McGon spoke about the need for school supplies. Jake Mackenzie spoke about his appointment as the City's Representative to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees. Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: Mayor Giudice stated he leases premises in SOMO Village and therefore has a potential financial conflict of interest on Item 7.J. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated November 30, 2024 through December 30, 2024 2. Successor Agency Cash Report for October 2024 3. City Cash Report for October 2024 7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, December 10, 2024 7.0 Confirm Mayor's Letter Designating an Alternate Voting Representative at the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board and City Selection Committee Meetings 7.D Confirm Jake Mackenzie as the City's Representative to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito& Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a Term to Expire December 31, 2028 7.E Confirm the Appointment of Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Fanny Wing Ah Lam, and Tim Campbell to Serve on the Rohnert Park Planning Commission for Terms Expiring December 31, 2028 7.F Receive a Report Regarding Recruitment Efforts to Fulfill One Vacancy on the Building Appeals Board for a Term expiring December 31, 2028 7.G 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.H Adopt Resolution 2025-001 of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park as Successor Agency to the Former Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park Approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (ROPS 25-26) Pursuant to Section 34177 (o)of the California Health and Safety Code 7.I Adopt Resolution 2025-002 Accepting the Development Impact Fees Annual Report and Required Five-Year Findings for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, Pursuant to AB 1600 7.J Adopt Resolution 2025-003 Authorizing and Approving a Public Facilities Fee Credit Agreement with SOMO Village, LLC and Finding the Action Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 8 7.K Adopt Resolution 2025-004 Authorizing City Manager to Execute Program Supplement No. F016 to Master Agreement Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 04-5379F15 for Hwy. 101 Bike/Ped Overcrossing at Copeland Creek (Federal Project No. CML-5379(027)), Accepting $3,350,000 Federal Funding Award, Appropriating $220,000 from Measure M Transportation Fund (Fund 4327) for CIP2202 and the Federal funding of$3,350,000, and Amending Project Budget for CIP2202 to $4,345,000 (CEQA Status: Exempt Under California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines §§ 15306) 7.L. Receive a Report Regarding Appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for Terms Expiring December 31, 2028 ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Rodriguez)to approve the consent calendar. Vice Mayor Giudice will abstain from voting on Item 7.J. 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. Item 7.J. was adopted by the following 4-0-0-1 voice vote: AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Adams,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: Giudice. 8. REGULAR ITEMS: A. Receive an Informational Presentation on Recent Storm and Flood Events in the City, Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding Storm Drainage System Assessment and Flood Mitigation Strategies. Director of Public Works Garrett and Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a presentation on storm and flood events and provide direction regarding studies of the City's storm drainage system. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tracy Franco spoke about this item. Councilmember Adams left the dais at 6:23 p.m. and returned at 6:24 p.m. DIRECTION: By Consensus (none opposed), Council received the report and directed staff to move forward with their recommended action and further study the city's storm drainage system. Staff will return at a future council meeting to discuss adding a full-time employee to lead and manage the effort and other options for replacing tasks with this assignment. B. Receive an Informational Presentation, Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan. Senior Analyst E. Tacata and Fehr& Peers Fehr Senior Planner Kelly Band presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a presentation and provide direction on Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan adoption. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 8 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith and Eris Weaver spoke about this item. Council received the report. Mayor Giudice declared a recess at 7:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. C. Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Strategic Partnership between Sonoma State University, the City of Rohnert Park, and the City of Cotati. City Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2025-005 Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Strategic Partnership between Sonoma State. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jeff Keating spoke about this item. ACTION: Moved/seconded (RodriguezlElward)to adopt Resolution 2025-005. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. D. Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 986 Amending Chapters 1.16 (General Penalty), 1.24 (Nuisance Abatement), 1.25 (Administrative Citation Program), 1.26 (Administrative Hearings) and 1.27 (Collection Procedures) and adding a new Chapter 1.23 (Nuisance Defined)within Title 1 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Streamline the Administrative Citation and Nuisance Abatement Processes and Increasing Fines for Short-Term Rental Violations. Director of Development Services Giudice presented this item. Also present was Housing Manager Garcia. Recommended Action(s): Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 986, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Chapters 1.16 (General Penalty), 1.24(Nuisance Abatement), 1.25 (Administrative Citation Program), 1.26 (Administrative Hearings) and 1.27 (Collection Procedures) and adding a new Chapter 1.23 (Nuisance Defined) within Title 1 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Streamline the Administrative Citation and Nuisance Abatement Processes and Increasing Fines for Short-Term Rental Violations PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke this item. ACTION: Moved/seconded(Elward/Rodriguez)to Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 986. Title read by Councilmember Rodriguez. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 8 E. By Minute Order, (1) Form a Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee to Review Existing Emergency Plans, Policies, and Resources; (2) Dissolve the City's Education Committee; (3) Receive Report From Mayor on Mayor's Assignments of Councilmembers to City Council Liaison Positions, and Sub-Committees, including if formed, the Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee; and (4) Council Confirmation of Mayor's Nominations of Councilmembers and Staff to Outside Agencies. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): By Minute Order, (1) Form a Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee to Review Existing Emergency Plans, Policies, and Resources; (2) Dissolve the City's Education Committee; (3) Receive Report From Mayor on Mayor's Assignments of Councilmembers to City Council Liaison Positions, and Sub-Committees, including if formed, the Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee; and(4) Council Confirmation of Mayor's Nominations of Councilmembers and Staff to Outside Agencies. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez), Council directed staff to form a Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee to work with the City Manager's Office to review existing emergency plans, policies, and resources and to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement for 12 months. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez), Council directed staff to Dissolve the City's Education Committee. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice NOES:None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. Council received Report from Mayor Giudice on Mayor's Assignments of Councilmembers to City Council Liaison Positions, and Sub-Committees, including the newly formed Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Committee. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez) to confirm Mayor's Nominations of Councilmembers and Staff to Outside Agencies. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanbom, and Giudice NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 6 of 8 Standing Committees Mayor's Appointees I. Economic Development Adams/Giudice 2. Waste and Recycling Sanborn/Elward 3. Water/Wastewater Issues(to include Creek Sanborn/Elward Master Plan Sub.) Ad Hoc Committees [NOTE: May be formed from time to time for a Mayor's Appointees specific purpose and limited duration] l Foundation Ad Hoe Committee (Expires Jan Rodriguez/Adams 23, 2025) 2 Disaster Response Planning Ad Hoc Giudice/Rodriguez Committee Liaison Assignments Mayor's Appointee Alternate I Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) Rodriguez Sanborn 2 Golf Course Oversight Committee Rodriguez Adams 3 Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library Adams Elward Advisory Board l Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Elward Sanborn Mayor's Appointee Outside Agency Appointments (with Council Alternate confirmation) Association of Bay Area Government Adams Sanborn (ABAG)General Assembly Mayors and Council Members'Association of 2 Sonoma County Legislative Committee Giudice Sanborn (Mayors& Councilmembers) 3 California C ham)is Intergovernmental Risk Authority Jamie Cannon Marcela Piedra Sonoma County Transportation 4 Authority/Regional Climate Protection Giudice Elward Authority(SCTA/RCPA) 5 Zero Waste Sonoma Sanborn Vanessa Garrett 6 Sonoma Clean Power(SCP) Elward Adams 7Water Advisory Committee(WAC)to Sanborn Rodriguez Sonoma Water g 8 Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Sanborn Elward Agency(GSA) 9 Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (CRPUSD)2X2X2 Giudice Rodriguez C. Appointment of Representative from Rohnert Park and Cotati to the Board of the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition (formerly Continuum of Care). City Clerk Lopez City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 7 of 8 Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Re-appoint Rohnert Park Councilmember Elward to the Board of the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition (formerly Continuum of Care), and Cotati Mayor Sparks as the alternate. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Adams)to appoint Councilmember Elward to the Board of the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition, and Cotati Mayor Sparks as the alternate. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, and Giudice 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(11/27), Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting 12/5). • Councilmember Adams reported the Library Advisory Board(12/17) was canceled. • Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting (12/17). • Vice Mayor Sanbom reported on the Zero Waste Sonoma(11/21), Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (12/12)and the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Meeting (1/9/25). • Mayor Giudice provided a written report on the SCTA/RCPA Board of Directors(12/9) and reported on the Board of Directors Meeting Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (12/20). The Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors (1/13) was cancelled. • Reports Under Government Code Section 53232.3(d): Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the 2024 Economic Perspective (11/21) Rodriguez. Vice Mayor Sanborn and Mayor Giudice reported on the Chamber Noon Times(12/4) 10. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Rodriguez invited all to attend the following events: Rancho Cotati ASB fundraiser at Jersey Mike's (1/15), Sonoma County Museum Lunar NewYear(1/19), Coffee with a op (1/22), Redemption House Bay Area Human Trafficking Awareness Documentary at SSU (1/23), Sonoma Clean Power PG&E Bill Assistance at Senior Center (1/24)NAACP Freedom Gala and the RPPSOA Crab feed(1/25). 11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 14,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 8 of 8 None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. , Sy via eva , er �''! l iudice, Mayor City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park