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Home My WebLink About2025/11/18 City Council Minutes I,ONN EAT PgRt 1 I11//.d, s ., 6s Cg GIFOAN�� MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Council Rohnert Park Financing Authority Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission Tuesday,November 18, 2025 1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Giudice called the joint special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., which was legally noticed on November 13, 2025. Council Present: Gerard Giudice, Mayor Emily Sanborn,Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Jackie Elward, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, Deputy City Attorney Biddle, Director of Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Safety Mattos, Interim Director of Development Services Landeros, Public Works General Services Operations Manager Bunte, Acting Director of Public Works Hendersen, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Recited by Mayor Giudice. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Former Vice Mayor Willy Linares. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor's Recognition: Honoring Steve Hummel for His Courageous and Compassionate Act of Protecting a Walmart Employee. Mayor Giudice read the recognition and presented it to Steve Hummel. Mayor Giudice indicated that Mr. Hummel's name has been added to the City's Honorary Citizen's Plaque. 5. SSU STUDENT REPORT A. By Vanessa Mendoza, Vice President of External Affairs, Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. (SSU ASI). Vanessa Mendoza reported that SNAP and Cal Fresh benefits have been restored. Student applications for Cal Fresh remain consistent, and SSU will continue to monitor food stability and access for students. The CSU Board of Trustees is voting on the new President of SSU, and a formal announcement is expected by the end of the week. Vanessa informed that she will be unable to attend City Council meetings during the spring due City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting Minutes for City Council November 18,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 5 to academic commitments, but a task force member will attend meetings in her place. She will remain in close communication with the Council. 6. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. Receive an Informational Report by Senior Analyst Kevin King Regarding Evaluating the City of Rohnert Park Forming a Special Finance District & Potential Implementation. Senior Analyst King informed the council that the City is evaluating forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District(EIFD), defined the term and explained key terms, how it generates revenue, benefits and project types. Mr. King described the vendor selection process as well as the formation timeline and costs. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Keith spoke about discretion as it relates to code abatement and building codes. Mr. Keith encouraged the Council to engage in respectful debate regarding these issues. Peter Alexander spoke about Steve Hummel, courage, assault, taxes or mortgages to fund wars, "No Kings" and disallowing any title of nobility to serve in any public office. John McEntagart thanked the staff, City Manager and the Council for their work. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment dated October 9, 2025 through October 24, 2025 Report from Finance Department 8.B Approval of City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for October 28, 2025 Meeting 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 Adopt Resolution 2025-080 Finding the East Cotati Soundwall Replacement Project Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Approving the Plans and Specifications, Awarding the Construction Contract to Pat Nelson Construction, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $342,500.00, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve up to $34,250.00 (10%) in Change Orders 8.E Adopt Resolution 2025-081 Authorizing the Director of Finance to Amend the FY 2025-26 Budget to Appropriate $28,758,453 in Homekey+ Grant Funds and $670,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Funds to the Homelessness Special Revenue Fund (42322250) for the Acquisition and Conversion of a Hotel into Permanent Supportive Housing (This Project is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15268(a), 15301, and 15332, and CA Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) 8.F Adopt Resolution 2025-082 Authorizing the City Manager to (1) Execute an Omnibus Amendment to Energy Services Agreements—Solar with FFP BTM Solar; and (2) Execute a Consent to Assignment of Project Documents Permitting the Assignment of those Agreements from FFP BTM Solar, LLC to Greenskies Clean Energy, LLC (This Project is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15303, 15311, and 15300.2) 8.G Adopt Resolution 2025-083 Authorizing a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $20,000 in the Vehicle Replacement Fund(VRF) and the General Fund for the City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting Minutes for City Council November 18,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 5 Purchase of a Forestry Bucket Truck Vehicle in an amount not to exceed $230,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Purchasing Documents 8.H Adopt Resolution 2025-084 Amending the City's Classification Plan, to include: Approving a Salary Range and Job Description for a Cross Connection Specialist, Deleting a Utility Maintenance Mechanic, Approving Proposed Changes to the Engineering Technician I/II, Assistant/Associate/Senior Planner, and Part Time Arts Center House Manager Job Descriptions, Updating the Authorized Positions List, and Approving the City's Pay Rates and Ranges Effective as of November 18, 2025 8.I Adopt Resolution 2025-085 Restricting and Regulating the Parking, Stopping or Standing of Vehicles at the Department of Public Safety Parking Lot Located North Adjacent to 500 City Center Drive ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Elward)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. Consider Approving a Preliminary Stage Term Sheet Negotiation Matters related to the Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate between the City of Rohnert Park and CenterCal Properties, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. City Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2025-086 Approve the Draft Conceptual Design and Non-Binding Preliminary Stage Term Sheet Pursuant to the Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate between the City of Rohnert Park and CenterCal Properties, LLC for the Development of 6400 State Farm Drive. Public Comments: Steve Keith spoke about in support of the project and retail development in the City. Antonio Mencarini, Dave Gildersleevz, Grace Yang, Cathy Slack, Pat Miller, Jake Mackenzie, and Marc Orloff spoke in support of the Downtown development. Jennifer Litwak spoke in support of the project and affordable housing. Michael Smith, Stephanie Hall, Michael Dalk, Jessica Coulman, Joe Tremaine, Jared Mumm, John McEntagart, Matt Krapp, Gary Beerbower and Aureliano Ochoa spoke in support of this item, union work and utilizing local work force for the project. Scott Bohrer, CenterCal Properties LLC Vice President of Development, spoke in support of this item. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodrigue)to adopt Resolution 2025-086 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. Mayor Giudice declared a recess at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened the special meeting at 7:52 p.m. City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting Minutes for City Council November 18,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 5 B. Consider Authorizing District 1 Budget Increase for Councilmember Rodriguez's Out-of-State Travel to the NAACP California—Hawaii State Convention and Additional Networking Stay. City Manager Piedra presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Discuss and if appropriate, by Minute Order, authorize a budget increase to District 1 expense account and approve Councilmember Rodriguez's out-of-state travel to the 2025 NAACP California— Hawaii State Convention, including additional days for networking. Public Comments: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Elward)to increase District 1 expense account by $1,363.66,plus up to 20%of the total cost($273.00)to cover incidental expenses. The total will be split equally from Funds from Districts 2, 4 and 5 budgets account. 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. C. Selection of Officers for 2026: Consideration of Nomination and Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the City of Rohnert Park, for One(1)Year Terms, Commencing at the first City Council Regular Meeting in December 2025. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Nominate and elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one (1)year terms commencing at the first regular meeting in December 2025. Public Comments: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Giudice)to nominate and confirm Vice Mayor Sanborn as Mayor, for a one (1) year term commencing at the first regular meeting in December 2025 and Councilmember Elward for Vice Mayor, for a one (1)year term commencing at the first regular meeting in December 2025. 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. 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 Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (11/6) • Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting (11/18) • Vice Mayor Sanborn reported on the Water Advisory Committee (WAC)to Sonoma Water and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) (11/3) and the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (10/30) & (11/18) Meetings. City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting Minutes for City Council November 18,2025 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 5 • 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 Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County Board of Directors Special Meeting (11/13) • Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the NAACP California—Hawaii State Convention(10/23 to 10/30) • Mayor Giudice reported on the Noon Times Networking Luncheon(11/5) 11. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Adams thanked the Foundation and the RPPSOA for their collaboration on the City's Toy Drive. Mayor Giudice thanked the Foundation and the organizations participating in the Toy Drive, noting the leadership of the City Manager in coordinating the effort. Councilmember Rodriguez expressed her appreciation for the RPPSOA's decision to participate in the Toy Drive. She also highlighted several community events, including the NAACP turkey distribution,NOAH's food drive, the Credo High School succulent sale, and other activities occurring throughout the City. 12. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Cathy Slack, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce CEO, shared information on the Holiday Lights event and invited all to attend. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Giudice adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. 411101101.111 Sylvia Lopez uevas, City Clerk : • Giud' e,Mayor City of Rohnert Park ' • nert Park