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Home My WebLink About2026/01/27 City Council Minutes y,ONN ERT P44 4. 19 ' Gz CA L 1 F 0 IL l? 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 27,2026 1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Sanborn called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:31 p.m., which was legally noticed on January 22, 2026. Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor(Departed at 7:55 p.m.) Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Gerard Giudice, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Community Services Bagley, Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos, Acting Director of Public Works Hendersen, Director of Human Resources Cannon, Fire Marshal Hall, Fire Inspector Heaton, Senior Planner Pickett, Interim Building Official Daubs, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Sylvia Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Recited by Mayor Sanborn. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sanborn. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming January 19,2025 as Martin Luther King,Jr. Day. Mayor Sanborn read the proclamation and encouraged all to celebrate and reflect upon the culture, heritage, and contributions of African Americans to our nation, state, and city. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Alexander and Nick Mitrick spoke about this item. 5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. School Resource Officer and Department of Public Safety Staffing Update by Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos. Chief Mattos provided an overview of the Department staffing and retention conditions, including why the School Resource Officer is now on patrol duty and not stationed at the schools full time. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 27,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Heather Ramme, one unidentified speaker and Peter Alexander spoke about this item. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Nick Mitrick spoke about an incident and policy activity at his home on January 6. Jim Duffy requested an update on the Independent Police Auditor progress. Caryl Sherman spoke about the City's Animal Shelter and thanked the city for their work. Peter Alexander spoke about the nurse strike and their careers, Jeffrey Epstein, holocaust, Gavin Newsome and vaccines. Councilmember Giudice stepped away from the dais at 6:56 p.m. and returned at 6:57 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated December 30, 2025 through January 12, 2026 2. Successor Agency Cash Report for December 2025 3. City Cash Report for December 2025 7.B Approval of City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for January 13, 2026 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 Waive Second Reading of, and Adopt Ordinance No. 991, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Making Revisions to Rohnert Mark Municipal Code Titles 1 (General Provisions), 16 (Subdivisions), and 17 (Zoning) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPCM)to (1) Implement Housing Element Programs and Ensure Consistency with State Law; (2) Reorganize Sections of the Code for Ease of Use; (3) Implement the Regional Transit-Oriented Communities Policy; and (4) Make Minor Amendments, Clarifications and Other Conforming Revisions (CEQA Status: Consistent with the Negative Declaration for the Housing Element; Exempt from CEQA under Government Code Section 65583(c), Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)) 7.E By Minute Order, Appoint Cotati Mayor Sylvia Lemus as the primary representative to the Sonoma County Homelessness Coalition, with Rohnert Park Vice Mayor Jackie Elward serving as the alternate, for a term expiring in February 2027 7.F By Minute Order, Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) F-350 Light Duty Dump Trucks for Public Works in an amount not to exceed $190,000 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchasing Documents 7.G Adopt Resolution 2026-010 Authorizing the City Manager to Create a New Capital Improvement Program Project for the Benicia Park Concession Stand Renovation Project(Proposed Project No. CIP2608), Accept a New Scoreboard and Associated Control Equipment Donation from Rohnert Park Cal Ripken to Benefit the City of Rohnert Park, Authorize Budget Amendments to Transfer$315,000 from the General Liability Internal Service Fund F2350, and to Record the Donation (This City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 27,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 6 Project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 and 14 Cal. Code Regs. §§15301, 15302) ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez) to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. 8. REGULAR ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed January 16 and January 23, 2026): Consider Waiving the Second Reading and Adopting Ordinance No. 990, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park,Amending Ordinance No. 989 to Add Findings for the Adoption of California Building Standards Code—Existing Building Code Appendix A4 and Fire Code Appendices E, F, G, I,J, K, L and O. Fire Marshall Hall and Acting Building Official Daubs presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a Public Hearing and Waive the Second Reading of and Adopt Ordinance No. 990, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending Ordinance No. 989 to Add Findings for the Adoption of California Building Standards Code - Existing Building Code Appendix A4 and Fire Code Appendices E, F, G, I, J, K, L and O. Public Hearing Opened: 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Public Hearing Closed: 7:00 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 990. Title read by Councilmember Giudice. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. Vice Mayor Elward left the dais at 7:02 p.m. and returned to the dais at 7:05 p.m. B. Consider Waiving the Second Reading of and Adopting Ordinance No. 992, Amending the Zoning District on Multiple Properties at 5435 Snyder Lane from Commercial Office to High Density Residential Consistent with the 2023-2031 Housing Element Adequate Sites Program. Senior Planner Pickett presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Waive the Second Reading of, and Adopt Ordinance No. 992, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Amending the City of Rohnert Park Zoning Map for Multiple Parcels Located at 5435 Snyder Lane (APNS: 158-320-001; 158-320-002; 158-320-003; 158-320-004; 158-320-005; 158-320-006; 158-320-009; 158- City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 27,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 6 320-010; 158-320-011) from the Commercial Office (C-O) Zoning District to the High Density Residential (R-H) Zoning District. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Adams)to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 992. Title read by Councilmember Giudice. Motion carried by the following 3-1-1-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, and Sanborn,NOES: Rodriguez, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: Elward. Mayor Sanborn declared a recess at 7:08 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:16 p.m. C. Receive a Presentation Regarding the City's Automated License Plate Reader ALPR System ("Flock"), Discuss whether to adopt a resolution approving an update to the Records Retention Schedule and superseding Resolution 2023-010, and adopt a resolution approving an update to the Records Management Policy and superseding Resolution 2023-011. Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Also presenting was Lily Ho representing Flock Safety. Recommended Action(s): Receive a Presentation Regarding the City's Automated License Plate Reader ALPR System("Flock"), Discuss whether to adopt a resolution approving an update to the Records Retention Schedule and superseding Resolution 2023-010, and adopt a resolution approving an update to the Records Management Policy and superseding Resolution 2023-011. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith, Christopher O'Beness, Anne Marie Hayhes, Paul Libel, Jim Duffy, Stephanie Taffy, Ronnie LB, Alyn Wolves, Michael Titone, and Janelle L. spoke about this item. Vice Mayor Elward departed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas stated for the record that she reviewed the City's designated inbox for Council meeting public comments at publiccomment@rpcity.org. Twelve (12)email comments were received by 3:00 p.m. and, in accordance with City practice, were included in the agenda packet posted to the City's website prior to the start of the meeting. Two (2) additional emails were received closer to 5:00 p.m. Due to timing constraints, those emails will be included in the agenda packet after the meeting. No letter from the ACLU was received via email prior to the meeting. Any emails received after 5:00 p.m. will be included in the agenda packet the day following the meeting. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas requested an administrative amendment to Resolution 2026-011 to delete "Auto License Plate Reader Data" from Retention Schedule Record No. 101, as this record is now included under Record No. 110 in the Retention Schedule. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice)to adopt Resolution 2026-011 Approving an Update to the Records Retention Schedule and Superseding Resolution 2023-010,as administratively amended on City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 27,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 6 the record by the City Clerk, and to adopt Resolution 2026-012 Approving an Update to the Records Management Policy and Superseding Resolution 2023-011. Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: Elward, ABSTAINS: None. D. Consider Supporting Letters of Interest for Appointments Considered at the February 12, 2026 Mayors and Councilmembers Association Board of Directors Meeting and Authorize the Mayor or Designee to Vote on Late Nominations or Alternate Recommendations. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Review and provide direction regarding support for Councilmembers' letters of interest submitted for Mayors and Councilmembers Association appointments. 2. Authorize the Mayor or designee to vote on late nominations or alternate recommendations that may be presented at the February 12, 2026 Mayors and Councilmembers Association meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Giudice)to nominate David Hagele and Mark Stapp to serve on the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Aviation Commission. Motion carried by the following 3-1-1 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, and Sanborn, NOES: Rodriguez, ABSENT: Elward, ABSTAINS: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Sanborn)to nominate Samantha Rodriguez to serve on the Childcare Planning Council, and authorize the Mayor or designee to vote on late nominations or alternate recommendations made at the February 12, 2026 meeting. Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: Elward, 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 Adams reported on the Association of Bay Area Government Executive Board. • Vice Mayor Elward was not present to report at the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meeting. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council January 27,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 6 of 6 • Councilmember Rodriguez reported on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and on the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District 2x2x2 Quarterly Meeting. • Mayor Sanborn reported on the Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and on the Zero Waste Sonoma Board of Directors Meetings. • Councilmember Giudice reported on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Building and Operating Committee, Finance-Auditing Committee & Rules, Policy & Industrial Relations Committee, and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors Meetings. • Mayor Sanborn and Councilmember Adams reported on the Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay (AAPIC) Annual General Meeting. 10. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Rodriguez shared information on various city events, including upcoming crab feeds, and invited the public to participate in the community developer meetings related to downtown. Councilmember Adams reminded residents that the City's GoGov application may be used to contact the City regarding various issues. Councilmember Giudice invited the community to participate in the Rotary Club District 1 cleanup event scheduled for February. Mayor Sanborn reminded the public about Restaurant Week,the availability of free tax preparation services for seniors at the Senior Center, and encouraged participation in the community survey, which remains open through the end of June. Mayor Sanborn thanked City staff for their continued efforts in supporting community engagement. City Manager Piedra informed the Council that the developer will create a website providing information about downtown. 11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Adams requested an agenda item to discuss Council appointments from each District to the Community Roundtable. The request was supported by Councilmember Rodriguez. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Sylvia Lopez uevas, erk E YSa> orn, Mayor City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park