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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,August 11,2026
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 5:30 p.m., which was legally noticed
on August 6, 2026.
Council Present: Emily Sanborn, Mayor
Susan H. Adams, Councilmember
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Samantha Rodriguez, Councilmember
Council Absent: Jackie Elward, Vice Mayor
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Lieutenant Andrew Smith,
Director of Public Works Hendersen, Director of Human Resources Rankin, Director of
Community Services Bagley, Director of Development Services Fossi, Management
Analyst—PIO McGunagle, Information Systems Manager Cotter, Assistant City Clerk
Machado and City Clerk Lopez Cuevas.
2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Read by Mayor Sanborn.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Adams.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
5.A. November 3,2026 Election Update by City Clerk Sylvia Lopez Cuevas. City Clerk
Lopez Cuevas announced the names of the qualified candidates for Districts 2 and 5 as of August
11, 2026. She noted that the nomination period for District 2 had been extended through August
12, 2026. City Clerk Lopez Cuevas also provided information regarding Measure K and the
write-in nomination period.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steve Keith spoke about changes to the city council meeting agendas.
Das Margaronis spoke about swimming pool closures.
Barbara Mackenzie spoke about library closures, renovation projects, services and other updates,
including bonds.
Dennis Main spoke about swimming pool closures.
Lisa Orloff spoke about the Chamber of Commerce business showcase.
Greg Coates spoke swimming pool closures.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 14, 2026, through July 27,
2026 Report from Finance Department
7.B Approve City Council/RPFAlSuccessor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for
July 14, 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 By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 2026-01 with
DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. for Design of the Golf Course Drive and Redwood Drive
Intersection Improvements Project(Project No. 2024-07) in the Amount of$224,748,
Task Order No. 2026-03 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design of the Golf
Course Drive and US 101 South Intersection Improvements Project(Project No. 2024
08) in the Amount of$397,000 and Task Order No. 2026-02 with Whitlock&
Weinberger Transportation, Inc. for Design of the Commerce Boulevard and US 101
North Intersection Improvements Project(Project No. 2024-09) in the Amount of
$128,691 (These projects are exempt from CEQA per Guideline Sections 15301
(Existing Facilities) and 15302C (Replacement or Reconstruction) (14 Cal. Code Regs.
§§ 15301 and 15302))
7.E Adopt Resolution 2026-063 Authorizing a Budget Amendment for FY 2026-27 in the
Amount of$194,183 in the Casino Supplemental Fund and the General Fund and
Amending the City's Classification Plan, to include: Reclassifying an Office Assistant
to an Administrative Assistant II, Changing the Job Title for Homeless Services
Coordinator to Housing Coordinator, Approving Proposed Changes to Several Job
Descriptions, Updating the Authorized Positions List, and Approving the City's Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of August 11, 2026
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Rodriguez)to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0-1-0 voice vote: AYES:
Adams, Giudice, Rodriguez, and Sanborn,NOES: None, ABSENT:
Elward, ABSTAINS: None.
8. REGULAR ITEMS
None.
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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
Councilmember Rodriguez reminded everyone to be mindful of back-to-school traffic tomorrow
invited everyone to attend Latino Night at the Party at the Plaza this Friday, and shared
information on a backpack giveaway event by the local NAACP Chapter on August 14. She
congratulated the NorCal Cal Ripken Under 12 Team on their world series single elimination
games.
Councilmember Giudice invited all to attend Los Cien"Charla"hosted by the City of Rohnert
Park on Thursday in Council Chambers.
Mayor Sanborn thanked the school district for completing their improvement projects before the
end of summer.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Councilmember Rodriguez requested an item be added to a future agenda to discuss the role of
the Golf Course Oversight Committee. The request was supported by Councilmember Adams.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
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