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Home My WebLink About2026/06/09 City Council Minutes %O}INERT PARK ]CJ � b 62 CALIFORN'P 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,June 9,2026 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 5:36 p.m., which was legally noticed on June 4, 2026. Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor Susan H. Adams, Councilmember Gerard Giudice, Councilmember Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Director of Finance Howze, Director of Public Works Hendersen, Interim Director of Human Resources Rankin, Interim Director of Development Services Landeros, Senior Planner Pickett, Office Assistant Gama, Cortney Bowser, Management Analyst II, Finance Manager Ortega De Valencia, Senior Analyst Hopley, Code Compliance Manager Stephens, Information Systems Operations Analyst Son, and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Read by Mayor Sanborn. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Library Commissioner Barbara Mackenzie. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Barbara Mackenzie spoke about Joint Cotati and Rohnert Park History Day and library closures. Peter Alexander spoke about ballot count, strikes, Xavier Becerra, President Obama and Mormons. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 9,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 5 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment dated May 12, 2026 through May 21, 2026 from Finance Department 7.B Approve City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for May 26, 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 the Second Reading of, and Adopt Ordinance No. 994, an Ordinance Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 to Adjust Prima Facie Speed Limits 7.E Adopt Resolution 2026-047 to Award the Construction Contract for the Library Building Systems Replacements Project CIP2411, located at the Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, to DMR Builders for$1,038,000, Authorize the City Manager to approve up to $ 259,500 (25%) in Change Orders, Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, Authorize a Budget Amendment in the Amount of$163,336, 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) 7.F Adopt Resolution 2026-048 Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday November 3, 2026 for the Purpose of Electing One (1) Member of the City Council from District 2, and One (1) Member of the City Council from District 5, Each for a Term of Four(4) Years; Requesting the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the General Municipal Elections with the Statewide General Election; and Requesting that the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of the General Municipal Election 7.G Adopt Resolution 2026-049 to Award the Construction Contract for the Wet Well Lining Pump Station 2 Project CIP 1709 to Corcus Construction, Inc. for$1,120,115, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 2026-03 for Construction Management and Inspection Services with Brelje & Race in the Amount of$206,400, Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Schaaf& Wheeler in the Amount of$ 7,470, Approve Construction Change Order Authority up to $224,023 (20%), Approve the Plans and Specifications, Authorize a Budget Amendment in the Amount of$300,000, and Find the Project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15301) 7.H By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with M-Group to provide Specialized Staffing Support Services 7.1 By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 2026-03 with GHD Inc. for the Design of the A Section/Commerce Water Line and Sewer Line Replacement-Phase 2 Project(Project Nos. 2022- 20 & 2022 -20S) in the Amount Not to Exceed $344,809 (This project is 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) City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 9,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 5 7.J By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with DCCM for the Design of the Sewer I&I Reduction B Section- Phase 2 Project(Project No. 2026-09S), in the Amount Not to Exceed $377,851 (This project is 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)) ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez)to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. 8. REGULAR ITEMS A. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 2026-050 Authorizing and Approving Director of Development Services Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Natalia Fossi. Interim Human Resources Director Rankin presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 2026-050 Authorizing and Approving Director of Development Services Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Natalia Fossi. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(d)(3)(A), Interim Director Rankin provided an oral summary report of the benefits and compensation paid to the Director of Development Services under the terms of this agreement. Public Comments: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez)to adopt Resolution 2026-050. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. B. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Resolution 2026-051 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Authorizing Filing with Required State and Local Entities. Management Analyst II Bowser presented this item. Also present was EKI Environment& Water Supervising Water Resources Planner Dawn Flores. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a Public Hearing, receive testimony and Adopt Resolution 2026-051 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage. Public Hearing Opened: 6:07 p.m. Public Comments: Steve Keith and Jake Mackenzie spoke about this item. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 9,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 5 Public Hearing Closed: 6:11 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez)to adopt Resolution 2026-051. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0-0 voice vote: AYES: Elward, Rodriguez, Sanborn, Giudice, and Adams,NOES: None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. Councilmember Adams stepped away from the dais at 6:28 p.m. and returned at 6:28 p.m. C. Hold a Community Engagement Meeting/Public Hearing to Receive and Approve the Department of Public Safety Annual Report Regarding Military Equipment Use For the Year 2025; Consider and Approve the Purchase of Additional Equipment, and Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Hearing of Ordinance No. 995 Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy. Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Hold a community engagement meeting; 2) Receive public comments; 3) Approve 2025 Department of Public Safety Annual Report Regarding Military Equipment Use; 4) Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Hearing of Ordinance No. 995 Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy. Public Hearing Opened: 6:44 p.m. Public Comments: Steve Keith spoke about this item. Public Hearing Closed: 6:50 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Adams) to approve the 2025 Department of Public Safety Annual Report Regarding Military Equipment Use. 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. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Adams)to authorize the purchase of additional equipment and Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Hearing of Ordinance No. 995 Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy. Title read by Councilmember Giudice. Motion carried by the following 4-1-0-0 roll call vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Elward, and Sanborn,NOES: Rodriguez, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None. D. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 2026-052 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park Operating Budget for FY 2026-27 and Adoption of Resolution 2026-053 Adopting the 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-27 Through 2030-31 and CIP Projects as Included in the City Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 2026. City Manager Piedra and Director of Finance Howze presented this item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Adopt City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council June 9,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 5 Resolution 2026-052 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park Operating Budget for FY 2026-27; 2) Adopt Resolution 2026-053 Adopting the 5-Year Capital Improvement(CIP)for Fiscal Years 2026-27 Through 2030-31 and CIP Projects as Included in the City Budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 2026. Vice Mayor Elward stepped away from the dais at 7:06 p.m. and returned at 7:08 p.m. Councilmember Adams stepped away from the dais at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 6:28 p.m. Mayor Sanborn declared a recess at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Councilmember Rodriguez stepped away from the dais at 8:15 p.m. and returned at 8:20 p.m. Public Comments: None. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Adams) to adopt Resolution 2026-052 and Resolution 2026-053. 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 Councilmembers reported on their participation in City Standing Committees, Council Liaison Assignments, Outside Agency activities, and Mayor and Councilmember appointments, including reports provided pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d). 10. COMMUNICATIONS None. 11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk ily S born, Mayor City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park