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Home My WebLink About2026/02/10 City Council Minutes R0HNERT/PARk w62 .y. CAF I FO R1y1P 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, February 10,2026 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 February 5, 2026. Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Gerard Giudice, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember(arrived at 5:32 p.m.) Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Community Services Bagley, Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos, Interim Director of Public Works Hendersen, Interim Director of Human Resources Rankin, Senior Analyst Carey, Senior Analyst King, Management Analyst - Public Communications McGunagle, Housing Administrator Quig, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Recited by Mayor Sanborn. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Lisa Carreno. Councilmember Adams recognized the passing of Warren K. Hopkins and commented on his 24 years of service on the Rohnert Park City Council, including five years as Mayor. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Water Transmission System Capital Projects & Maintenance Update by Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager David Royall and Director of Engineering Kent Gylfe. The presentation included information regarding recently completed and active construction, Capital Projects in design, Water System Comprehensive Master Plan and transmission system maintenance. B. Presentation by Lisa Carreno,President and CEO of United Way Wine Country, regarding 211 Sonoma and "Earn It, Save It, Keep It Program",which provides Tax City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 10,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 4 Assistance to Low Income Individuals. The presentation included information Season regarding the 211-call center, services provided like housing, income support/assistance, food meals, health care and legal services, as well as outreach, statistics, and top community needs. President Carreno informed that 44.26% of 211 contacts come from individuals that identify as Caucasian and 35.31% as Hispanic/Latino. In Rohnert Park 72% of callers are female. C. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming February 11,2026, as 211 Day in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Sanborn read the proclamation and presented it to Lisa Carreno, President and CEO of United Way Wine Country. 5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. I Heart Rohnert Park Update by Director of Community Services Cindy Bagley. Director Bagley provided information regarding the event and how community members can participate or support the event. Director Bagley thanked sponsors for their donations. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Keith spoke regarding public comment and participation at Council meetings and requested that the Council consider extending public comment periods when attendance is low. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Accept City Bills/Demands for Payment dated January 13, 2026, through January 26, 2026 Report from Finance Department 7.B Approval of City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for January 27, 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 Adopt Resolution 2026-013 Designating the City Manager, Director Of Public Works, and Finance Director to Submit Applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of California Office of Emergency Services or Any Other Federal or State Agencies as Necessary to Apply for Disaster Assistance or Related Funding, to Accept Funds if Awarded, and to Negotiate and Execute All Related Documents to Support the City's Response, Recovery and Related Actions, and Supersede Resolution 2023-028 7.E Adopt Resolution 2026-014 Accepting a Donation Valued at $8,810 from the Rohnert Park Pickleball Club and Authorizing a Public Works Budget Amendment for FY 2025-26 to Appropriate Donation Revenue in the Same Amount 7.F Adopt Resolution 2026-015 Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Service Employees' International Union—Local 1021("SEIU") 7.G Adopt Resolution 2026-016 Authorizing and Approving a Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association(RPPSOA), the Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA),the Rohnert Park Employees' Association(RPEA), the Management Unit (MGMT), and the Confidential Unit(CNF) City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 10,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 4 ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward) to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. 8. REGULAR ITEMS A. Receive the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Update. Finance Director Betsy Howze presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Update. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Vice Mayor Elward left the dais at 7:02 p.m. and returned to the dais at 7:02 p.m. Council received the report. B. By Minute Order, Consider Approving the City of Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program and Authorizing Staff to Implement the Program Including Execution of Agreements with Selected Artists. Senior Analyst Paul Carey presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Approve the Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program as outlined in the staff report. The recommended funding is sourced from the Rohnert Park Foundation, budgeted at $30,000 per year, with a maximum of$2,000 per utility box. 2) Approve the Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program with a reduced budget with a total recommended funding by the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about this item. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward) to approve the Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, Elward, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, 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): • Vice Mayor Elward reported on the Homeless Coalition Board and Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meetings • Mayor Sanborn reported on the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to Sonoma Water Joint Special Meeting City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council February 10,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 4 • Councilmember Giudice reported on Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors • Councilmember Giudice reported on the Noon Times Networking Luncheon. • Mayor Sanborn reported on the Los Cien: Understanding the History and Use of the Term "Latinx" 10. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Rodriguez congratulated the Rancho Cotate High School Color Guard for their participation in the Superbowl and shared information on various events happening in the city. Councilmember Giudice invited all to participate in the Rotary's peace cleaning and the Rotary's Crab Feed. Mayor Sanborn shared information on various events happening in the city. 11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Keith spoke about the Homeless Coalition Board seat designed for a Law Enforcement officer; he understands the apprehension but believes the experience will be valuable and recommended the seat be filled with a retired law enforcement officer. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk milt' born, Mayor City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park