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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/10/28 City Council Minutes RONNE�ti�lRT PA RN rr/,.m. CALIFO&Nt'' 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, October 28,2025 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 5:00 p.m., which was legally noticed on October 23, 2025. Council Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor Emily Sanborn, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Jackie Elward, Councilmember Council Absent: Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Community Services Bagley, Human Resources Director Cannon, Interim Director of Development Services Landeros, Public Works General Services Operations Manager Bunte, Fire Marshall Hall, Acting Director of Public Works Hendersen, Management Analyst Bowser, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Recited by Mayor Giudice. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by former Mayor Jake Mackenzie. 3. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Giudice indicated that there was no reportable action on the previously Closed Session held on October 20, 2025, in Conference Room 2A to Consider Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) for the 6400 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 property. Agency Negotiator: Marcela Piedra, City Manager. Negotiating Parties: City of Rohnert Park and Centercal Properties, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Under Negotiation: Price And Terms. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Seasonal Recap by District Manager Peter Bonkrude. District Manager Bonkrude spoke about the purpose and district City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council October 28,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 6 goals, as well as the services they provide, statistics on calls for service for the year of 2025 and West Nile virus activity in the Sonoma and Marin Counties. B. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Giudice read the proclamation and presented it to YWCA Sonoma County's Domestic Violence Services Manager Stacie Questioni. C. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming United Against Hate Week from October 19 through October 25,2025 in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Giudice read the proclamation and called upon all residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to unite against hate, and champion inclusivity, tolerance, and unity. 5. SSU STUDENT REPORT A. By Vanessa Mendoza, Vice President of External Affairs, Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. (SSU ASI). Vanessa Mendoza informed that SSU recently hosted Preview Day, welcoming 121 prospective students and their families to campus, with enrollment data expected soon. The Presidential Search Committee has finalized three candidates, with the Board of Trustees expected to approve one by mid-November. Addressing basic needs remains a top priority, as food insecurity continues to impact students. During October outreach, the campus pantry served 825 users, about 10.75 percent of the student population. Associated Students are also promoting civic engagement ahead of next week's election, hosting an event focused on Proposition 50 to encourage voter participation. 6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. City of Rohnert Park Storm Season Preparedness Presentation by Interim Public Works Director Mark Hendersen. Director Hendersen shared an overview of storm season readiness efforts, highlighted interdepartmental coordination, preventive actions and public outreach. He presented the department's monitoring toolbox, including flood stages information, and post-storm recovery actions. B. Halloween Carnival Update by Director of Community Services Cindy Bagley. Director Bagley shared photos and highlights of the event, vendors, and recognized Frankie Lemus and the Latino Alliance for helping the city secure Aztec dancers for the events, for the success of the Dia de los Muertos celebration, and the new"trunk or treat" attraction. She also indicated that the "Haunt" sales were wildly successful and thanked the Rental Place for helping the city bring the event indoors. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Patrick Mundy spoke against the Resynergi project and stated that the community will remain vigilant. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department 1. City Bills/Demands for Payment Dated September 30, 2025 through October 08, 2025 2. Successor Agency Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2025 3. City Cash Report for Month Ending September 30, 2025 8.B Approval of Minutes for: City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council October 28,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 6 1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, October 14, 2025 2. City Council Special Meeting, October 20, 2025 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 By Minute Order, Authorize the City's Representative to the Water Advisory Committee to Vote in Support of the Statement of Interest Related to the Proposed New Eel-Russian Facility and the Associated Water Diversion Agreement Undertaken by the Eel Russian Project Authority 8.E Adopt Resolution 2025-076 to Award the Construction Contract for the Building Access Control System Replacement Project CIP2103 to First Alarm for $412,730, Authorize the City Manager to approve up to $61,909.50 (15%) in Change Orders, Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Authorize a Budget Amendment in the Amount of$220,000, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of CEQA Guidelines. (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301, 15302) 8.F Adopt Resolution 2025-077 Approving Participation in PG&E's EV Fleet Program for the Design and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for the Pump Station Utilities Administration Building Project CIP1807, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Related Agreements, Commit to the Program Requirements and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction), and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15311) 8.G Adopt Resolution 2025-078 Approving Participation in PG&E's EV Fleet Program for the Design and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at the Public Works Corporation Yard for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project CIP2312, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Related Agreements, Commit to the Program Requirements, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction), and 15311 (Accessory Structures) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15311) 8.H Adopt Resolution 2025-079 to Approve a Second Amendment to the 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 LLC (This Project is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) because it does not qualify as a"Project"pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15320, 15378 and 15061(b)(3)) ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Elward) to approve the consent calendar. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council October 28,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 6 Motion carried by the following 4-0-1-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Sanborn, and Giudice,NOES: None, ABSENT: Rodriguez, ABSTAINS: None. 9. REGULAR ITEMS A. Hold a Public Hearing to Consider to Adopting and Waiving the Second Reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.04 through 15.28 of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (Parts 2, 2.5,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 with Local Amendments as Set Forth in Chapters 15.04 (General Provisions), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.12 (Residential Code), 15.16 (Electrical Code), 15.18 (Mechanical Code), 15.20 (Plumbing Code), 15.22 (Energy Code), 15.24 (Existing Building Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code), 15.28 (Fire Code) and adding a new Chapter 15.30 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code) to Title 15 "Building and Construction". City Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Conduct Public Hearing and 2) Waive the Second Reading of and Adopt Ordinance 989, an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.04 through 15.28 of the Title 15 "Building and Construction" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11) with Local Amendments as set forth in Chapters 15.04 (General Provisions and Penalties), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.12 (Residential Code), 15.16 (Electrical Code), 15.18 (Mechanical Code), 15.20 (Plumbing Code), 15.22 (Energy Code), 15.24 (Existing Building Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code) and 15.28 (Fire Code) and adding Chapter 15.30 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code)to Title 15 "Building and Construction." Public Hearing Opened: 6:17 p.m. Public Comments: Steve Keith requested a policy or direction regarding officers' discretion to issue citations. City Attorney Kenyon informed that the City follows the State's guidance regarding discretion. Public Hearing Closed: 6:21 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez) to waive the second reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 989. Title read by Mayor Giudice. Motion carried by the following 4-0-1-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams. Elward, Sanborn, and Giudice, NOES: None, ABSENT: Rodriguez, ABSTAINS: None. B. Consider Request to Add Steve Hummel to the City's Honorary Citizen Plaque located at City Hall. Councilmember Adams presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Consider a request from Councilmember Susan Adams to add Steve Hummel to the City's Honorary Citizen plaque located at City Hall. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council October 28,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 6 Public Comments: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Sanborn) to add Mr. Steve Hummel's name to the City's Honorary Citizen plaque. Motion carried by the following 4-0-1-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Elward, Sanborn, and Giudice, NOES: None, ABSENT: Rodriguez, 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 Adams reported on the Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Advisory Board Meeting (10/21). • Councilmember Elward reported she was unable to attend the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting (10/16) or the Homeless Coalition Board meeting (10/22). • Mayor Giudice reported on Councilmember Rodriguez attendance to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (9/16) and the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District 2x2x2 Quarterly Meeting (10/15. • Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors Meeting (10/16) • Mayor Giudice reported on the Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Legislative Committee Meeting (10/17), Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors, Legislative Committee and General Membership Meeting (10/23), Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District Building and Operating Committee, Finance-Auditing Committee & Governmental Affairs and Public Information Committee (10/23), and Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors Meeting (10/24) • Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Sonoma EDC 2025 Fall Economic Perspective (10/23). 11. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Elward explained that the Student Centered Funding Formula(SCFF) is used to determine how much funding each school district will receive based on real property taxes and called for a change in legislation. Mayor Giudice shared remarks about the recent ribbon cutting events for Southwest Boulevard and the Crane Creek Trail, as well as his attendance at Sonoma State University's dedication ceremony for a Peace Pole, and the planting of a Hiroshima Tree from the seeds of a tree that survived the Hiroshima nuclear bombing. 12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Lisa Orloff announced that she is transitioning to a part time position and that the new Rohnert Park of Chamber Commerce CEO is now Cathy Slack. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council October 28,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 6 of 6 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. toil 10 Sylvia Lopez uevas, City Clerk Gera i 'wifi'e, Ma or City of Rohnert Park City i. Rohnert P.