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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, April 22,2025
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Giudice called the joint regular meeting to order at 4:01 p.m., which was legally noticed
on April 17, 2025.
All Council Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor
Emily Sanborn, Vice Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember(Departed at 6:44 p.m.)
Jackie Elward, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, Assistant City Attorney Burdick, Director of Public
Works Garrett, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Human Resources Cannon,
Director of Community Services Bagley, Management Analyst McGunagle, Administrative
Assistant Vierra, Senior Analyst King, Senior Analyst Carey, Associate Planner Pickett,
Homeless Services Coordinator Quig, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter,
and Assistant City Clerk Machado.
2. TIME CERTAIN: 4 P.M. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM
2A TO CONSIDER:
A. Mayor Giudice made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 2A at 4:02 p.m. to
consider: Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6) Agency
designated representatives: Lee Burdick, Assistant City Attorney; and Unrepresented employee:
Marcela Piedra, City Manager and Public Employee Performance Evaluation(Government
Code § 54957) - Title: City Manager.
B. Mayor Giudice reconvened the open session at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Giudice reported on
Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6) Agency designated
representatives: Lee Burdick, Assistant City Attorney; and Unrepresented employee: Marcela
Piedra, City Manager, stating given economic challenges facing Rohnert Park, and in
partnership with the City Manager, the City Council has agreed not to provide the City Manager
with any merit or cost of living increase this year. Mayor Giudice reported they will return to
closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Government Code § 54957) - Title: City Manager.
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3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Recited by Mayor Giudice.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Senior Analyst King.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Annual Report for 2024 by
District Manager Peter Bonkrude. Peter Bonkrude, District Manager for Marin/Sonoma
Mosquito and Vector Control District, provided an overview of the agency's history the
programs and services provided, and services and disease activity for 2024.
B. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming April 22,2025, as Earth Day in the City of
Rohnert. Mayor Giudice read the proclamation and presented it to Federated Indians of Graton
Rancheria Tribal Council Members Terry Barboza and Robert Stafford, Jr. and Sonoma State
University Center for Environmental Inquiry Sustainability Programs Director, Dr. Claudia
Luke, and Educational Outreach and Communications Lead, Kerry Wininger.
C. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming May 5 Through 11,2025, as Professional
Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Giudice read the proclamation
and presented it to City Clerk Sylvia Lopez Cuevas and Assistant City Clerk Elizabeth
Machado.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about Item 5.C.
6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
A. Rohnert Park People Services Center Progress Report from October 2024 through
January 31,2025 by Senior Analyst Kevin King. Senior Analyst King provided a summary of
the services provided by and number of people served by the Rohnert Park People Services
Center from October 2024 through March 2025. Petaluma People Services Executive Director
Elece Hempel was present via phone and provided information on Medi-Cal application
services. Senior Analyst King also reviewed the next steps for the Rohnert Park People Services
Center.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 25, 2025, through April
7, 2025 Report from Finance Department
8.B Acceptance of Council Third Quarterly Expense Report FY24/25 (January, February,
and March 2025)
8.0 Adopt Resolution 2025-024 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fourth Amended
and Restated Agreement with Recology Sonoma Marin for Refuse, Recyclable
Materials, Organic Materials, and Street Sweeping Services
8.D Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular
Meeting April 8, 2025
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8.E 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.F. By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Master Services Agreement
for Public Contract Code, Grant Procurement, and Labor Compliance Management with
Moss Adams LLP
8.G Receive and Accept the Annual Development Agreement Review Report for Southeast
Specific Plan, University District Specific Plan, Five Creek Planned Development,
Station Avenue Planned Development, and Redwood Crossing as Required by RPMC
17.19.030
8.H Receive and File the Annual Review of the Growth Management Program as Required
by Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 17.19.030
8.I Appointment of Amanda Gazlay to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
Term Expiring December 31, 2028
8.J Adopt Resolution 2025-022 for Disposal of Retired Vehicles/Equipment through
Surplus Sale
8.K Adopt Resolution 2025-023 for the Laurel Drive and Petaluma Hill Road Sidewalk and
Signal Improvements, Project No. CIP0719 to Award the Construction Contract to DC
Electric Group, Inc. for$707,470.00, Authorize the City Manager to Approve
Construction Change Order up to 10% of the Original Value, and Approve the Plans
and Specifications
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jake Mackenzie spoke about Item 8.K.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Eward) to approve the consent calendar.
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. REGULAR ITEMS
A. Public Hearing(Noticed: 4/11/2025): Conduct a Public Hearing Pursuant to
Government Code Section 3502.3 to Receive a Report on the City of Rohnert Park
Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts. Director of Human Resources
Cannon presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a Public Hearing and receive
an informational presentation and accept the City's report on workforce vacancies, recruitment,
and retention efforts.
Councilmember Adams left the dais at 5:56 p.m. and returned to the dais at 5:58 p.m.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:02 p.m.
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Council received the report.
B. Receive a Report and Provide Direction Regarding the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan Update. Director of Community Services Bagley presented this item.
Recommended Action(s): Receive a report and provide staff with direction on the Draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Brooke Davis and Chris Borr spoke about this item.
Councilmember Adams departed the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed, Councilmember Adams absent),
Council accepted the draft as presented and directed staff to bring
back the draft at a future meeting for adoption.
Mayor Giudice declared a recess at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
C. Discussion and Direction Regarding Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities Grant for the Copeland Creek Detention Basin Project (0604). Director of
Public Works Garrett presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Direct staff to stop
work on the Copeland Creek Detention Basin Project as currently designed, cancel the BRIC
grant, and if desired ask staff to create a new CIP project to better address flooding in the
area.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about this item.
ACTION: By consensus (none opposed), Council directed staff to stop work on
the Copeland Creek Detention Basin Project as currently designed,
cancel the BRIC grant, look at other opportunities to apply for grants
to further model and study flooding throughout City, and direct staff
to draft a letter to FEMA.
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 Adams was not present to report on the Rohnert Park Cotati
Regional Library Advisory Board meeting (4/15).
• Councilmember Elward reported she was unable to attend the SCTA/RCPA Board
of Directors (4/14) and Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (4/17) meetings.
• Councilmember Rodriguez reported she was unable to attend the Chamber of
Commerce meeting (4/18).
• Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Zero Waste Sonoma meeting (4/17).
• Mayor Giudice reported on the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers'
Association Board of Directors, City Selection, and General Membership (4/10) and
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Mayors and Council Members' Association of Sonoma County Legislative
Committee (4/18) meetings.
• Councilmember Rodriguez reported she was unable to attend the Environmental
Justice 2025 by Los Cien Sonoma County event (4/17), but Vice Mayor Sanborn
was able to attend and reported the event.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on past events attended, upcoming events, and personally invited
everyone to attend the Garden Celebration at La Fiesta on April 27th. Vice Mayor Sanborn also
announced that SMART has cancelled the grand opening of the path.
Councilmember Rodriguez shared upcoming City events and thanked dispatchers as part of
National Dispatcher Week.
12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Councilmember Elward requested an item to discuss the information provided in Item 9.C.
Supplemental, the presentation done by Mayor Giudice. Councilmember Rodriguez supported
the request.
Councilmember Rodgriguez requested a special meeting regarding labor negotiations. City
Manager Piedra stated staff will coordinate with the City Attorney's Office to determine
scheduling of this meeting.
Councilmember Rodriguez requested a third budget session to review the budget presented and
the direction provided during the two previous budget sessions. Councilmember Elward
supported the request.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
2. TIME CERTAIN: 4 P.M. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN CONFERENCE ROOM
2A TO CONSIDER:
A. Mayor Giudice made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code
§54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 2A at 7:51 p.m. to consider:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code § 54957) - Title: City Manager. Mayor
Giudice stated he will report on the closed session at the next regular meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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