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2025/08/12 City Council Minutes ROI{N ERT nq,? • CALIPORN�� MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Council Rohnert Park Financing Authority Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Tuesday, August 12,2025 1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR MEETING & CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. Mayor Giudice called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., which was legally noticed on August 7, 2025. Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor Emily Sanborn, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Jackie Elward, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Deputy City Attorney Maxwell Blum, and City Clerk Sylvia Lopez Cuevas. 2. CLOSED SESSION A.Public Comments: None. B. Mayor Giudice made the closed session announcement pursuant to Government Code §54957.7 and Council recessed to Closed Session in Conference Room 2A at 4:01 p.m. to consider: Conference with Agency Designated Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6(a). Agency Designated Representatives: Mark Wilson of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, Labor Negotiator, and City Manager Marcela Piedra. Employee Organizations: a) Service Employees' International Union(SEIU); b)Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA); c) Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA); d) Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association(RPPSMA); e) Management Unit; f) Confidential Unit; and g) Unrepresented Employees. C.Mayor Giudice reconvened the open session in Council Chambers at 5:01p.m. and stated there was no reportable action. Staff present at 5:00 p.m.: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Community Services Bagley, Human Resources Director Cannon, Director of Development Services Giudice, Interim Director of Public Works Mario Cisneros, General Services Operations Manager Bunte, Finance Manager Ortega de Valencia, City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 12,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 5 Senior Analyst King, Information Technology (IT) Operations Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Recited by Mayor Giudice. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by City Manager Piedra. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. Mayor's Recognition: Honoring the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken All Stars 11U Baseball Team for Winning the 2025 Cal Ripken 11U Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament. Mayor Giudice read the recognition and presented it the Rohnert Park Cal Ripken All Stars 11U Baseball Team. B. Introduction to Onna Young and Agreement between the City and Sonoma Small Business Development Center(SBDC). Senior Analyst King and Onna Young provided an overview of the SBDC and the terms of our current agreement. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Per City Council Protocols, Mayor Giudice requested to extend the public comment period to 50 minutes. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward)to adopt extend the public comment period from 30 minutes to 50 minutes. 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. Erich Zuvey, James Griffin, Michael Puccetti, Adina Flores, Jeanette Peter, Molly Rubardt, Mike Bodily, Jay Chase, Kimberly Schultz, Wow/Venn Seward-Kate Miller, Kirsten VanNys, Karleen Novak, Ana Maria Hogue, Michael DeSimone, Maya K, Cindy Steffens, and Don Seppa expressed their concerns/thoughts about the Resynergy project at SOMO Village. Peter Alexander spoke about Resynergy project at SOMO Village and corruption in his parents' hometown in Pennsylvania, politics and religion, including Jeffrey Epstein. Judith Sedawik spoke about Roberts Lake, and the importance of the Public Works staff and their work in keeping this amenity family friendly. Caryl Sherman spoke about"party at the plaza" and water for dogs at dog parks. City Manager Marcela provided SOMO Village and Resynergy Project information previously presented at the Credo High School Board Special Meeting on August 11, 2025. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 12,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 3 of 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 5, 2025, through July 28, 2025 2. Council 4th Quarterly Expense Report(April, May, and June 2025) 7.B Approval of Minutes: 1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting July 22, 2025 2. City Council Special Meeting July 31, 2025 7.0 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 7.D By Minute Order, accept a donation from the Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Park to Benefit the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter 7.E Receive Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Report on Community Services Promotional Giveaway Policy (Policy 08.1.004), Pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-009 7.F Receive Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Report on Facility Use Fee Waiver and Co- Sponsorship Policy No. 2.06.004 Adopted by Resolution 2023-030 7.G Acceptance of Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report (January 2025 through June 2025) 7.H Adopt Resolution 2025-053 Accepting the Vast Oak North Phase 3A Surface and Joint Trench/Streetlight Improvements and Directing Related Actions Adopt Resolution 2025-054 Accepting the Vast Oak North Phase 3B Subdivision In-Tract Improvements and Directing Relating Actions Adopt Resolution 2025-055 Accepting the Improvements to the Keiser Avenue— Petaluma Hill Road Intersection and Directing Relating Actions Adopt Resolution 2025-056 Accepting Vast Oak North Phase 3A Landscape Improvements and Directing Relating Actions Adopt Resolution 2025-057 Accepting the Vast Oak East In-Tract, Backbone, and Hinebaugh Creek Trail Phase Two Landscaping Improvements and Directing Relating Actions (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act 7.I Adopt Resolution 2025-058 Amending the City's Classification Plan,to include Approving Proposed Changes to Two Job Descriptions, Updating the Authorized Positions List, and Approving the City's Pay Rates and Ranges Effective as of August 12, 2025 7.J Adopt Resolution 2025-059 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate between the City of Rohnert Park and CenterCal Properties, LLC for the Development of 6400 State Farm Drive, and Authorize the City Manager to Continue Negotiations with CenterCal Properties ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Adams) to adopt 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. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 12,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 4 of 5 Mayor Giudice declared a recess at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. 8. REGULAR ITEMS A. Receive a Presentation on the Status of the Rohnert Park General Plan 2040 Update, Including an Updated Timeline for Completion. (Not a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)). Director of Development Services Giudice and Consultant Barry Miller, presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive a presentation on the status of the Rohnert Park General Plan 2040 Update, including an updated timeline for completion. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith and Jake Mackenzie spoke about this item. Jim Harnish, Author of the General Plan, answered questions of the Council. Council received the presentation. 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 Elward reported on the Homeless Coalition Board Meeting (7/23) and the Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (8/7) • Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)to Sonoma Water(8/4). • Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Water/Wastewater Standing Committee Meeting (7/29) stating that a presentation was provided to the committee by Mark Hildebrand, Hildebrand Consulting, regarding the city's Water Rate Study preliminary findings and that the city will need to increase its prices to be able to keep up with maintenance and costs. • Mayor Giudice reported on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Building and Operating Committee, Finance-Auditing Committee & Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee (7/24), Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting(7/25). The Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Board of Directors Meeting (8/11) was cancelled. • Councilmember Adams reported she was unable to attend the Noon Times Networking Luncheon at Foxtail Golf Club(8/6). • Mayor Giudice reported on the Sonoma County Business Alliance Public Safety (8/6). 11. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Adams thanked the City Manager for her presentation on the Resynergy project and expressed appreciation to the Department of Public Safety for their continued City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council August 12,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency and City Council Special Meeting Page 5 of 5 service. She thanked Vice Mayor Sanborn for sending a letter to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District requesting an extension of the public comment period related to the Resynergy project. Councilmember Rodriguez noted that the nomination period for public office in Bodega Bay Public Utility Districts and Sonoma Mountain County Districts ends tomorrow. She also reminded residents that there will be a town hall meeting at the Penngrove Community Hall tomorrow night to discuss the results of a recent traffic study. She highlighted that the County is hosting a Zoom disaster preparedness event and encouraged participation. She also reminded the public to be cautious on the roads as transitional kindergarten students head back to school tomorrow. Lastly, she noted that Sonoma State University students will be returning to campus on Thursday, which may also impact local traffic. Mayor Giudice shared that he attended a legislative committee meeting at Sonoma State University yesterday to discuss the state's $45 million investment in the university, focused on expanding nursing programs, and supporting the university's athletics programs. In addition, he announced a special community event this week where students will be creating peace tiles at the Burton Recreation Center at 9 a.m. and invited the public to participate. 12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Lisa Orloff invited all to attend Chamber events and asked the Council to share the information on their social media. 14. ADJOURNMENT a)! Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. -11•4? Sylvia operuuev. Clerk • ce, Mayor City of Rohnert Park • : 'o i nert Park