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Home My WebLink About2026/07/28 City Council Minutes CA LI FOR.,“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,July 28,2026 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 5:32 p.m., which was legally noticed on July 23, 2026. All 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 Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Hendersen, Director of Human Resources Rankin, Interim Director of Public Safety Mattos, General Services Operations Manager Bunte, Deputy City Engineer Brandt, Lieutenant Smith, Finance Manager Ortega de Valencia, Code Compliance Manager Stephens, Fleet Services Supervisor Avila, Management I-PIO Analyst McGunagle, Accounting Supervisor Piotrkowski, Information Systems Operations Manager Cotter, City Clerk Lopez Cuevas, and Assistant City Clerk Machado. 2. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Read by Mayor Sanborn. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sanborn. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor's Recognition: Recognizing North Coast Builders Exchange for their Participation on the Rohnert Park Girl Scout Hut Renovation Project. Mayor Sanborn read the recognition and presented it to Mackenzie Smith, Workforce Development Manager,North Coast Builders Exchange. B. Mayor's Proclamation: Proclaiming August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in the City of Rohnert Park. Mayor Sanborn read the proclamation and presented it to City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council July 28,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 2 of 5 Ricardo Adam, Civic Engagement Project Manager at Aliados Health, and Sveinn Sigurosson, Petaluma Health Center. 5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS A. Update regarding Completion of the Scout Hut Siding Renovation Project with North Bay Construction Corps (NBCC) by Public Works Director Mark Hendersen and General Services Operations Manager Amanda Bunte. Presenters spoke about the NBCC program, as well as the selection of the project. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Keith spoke about recent updates to the city council protocols and process to add items to a future agenda, as well as the most recent Historical Society event. Peter Alexander spoke about Luther Burbank, horses and gardens. Katina Cannis spoke about e-bikes and scooters and requested council to increase education and enforcement on walking trails. Pamela Fender stated she was extremely unhappy with the swimming pool closures and requested a change in the pool schedule. Jack Fender spoke about the Rohnert Park Cotati Library closure and requested its repairs be completed in stages. Barbara Mackenzie provided an update on the Rohnert Park Cotati Library building project and recent findings made by the Historical Society. Annemarie Hogue spoke about work vehicles parked in B Section streets. Rebecca Brown spoke about pool closures and requested the pool schedule be adjusted. Councilmember Rodriguez stepped away from the dais at 6:11 p.m. and returned to the dais at 6:20 p.m. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department: 1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 30, 2026 through July 13, 2026 2. Successor Agency- Cash Report as of June 30, 2026 3. City- Cash Report as of June 30, 2026 7.B Approve City Council/RPFA/Successor 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 Councilmember Rodriguez Out of State Training and Travel Consistent with City Council Expense Reimbursement Policy (Resolution No. 2015-151) ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Rodriguez) to approve the consent calendar. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council July 28,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 3 of 5 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 an Informational Update Regarding the City of Rohnert Park Brand Refresh and Domain Update to comply with AB 1637. Management I-PIO Analyst Desiree McGunagle, and Information Technology Manager Paul Cotter presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Receive an informational update regarding the City of Rohnert Park Brand Refresh, including the phased implementation of the refreshed brand and the City's transition to the rpcity.ca.gov domain in compliance with AB 1637. Public Comments: None. Council received the report. Councilmember Giudice stepped away from the dais at 6:42 p.m. and returned to the dais at 6:54 p.m. Mayor Sanborn declared a recess at 6:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:54 p.m. B. Conduct a Public Hearing, Consider Adopting Resolution 2026-061 Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, Ordering Levy of Assessment for the "Landscape and Lighting District 2024-01 (Westside Residential)" Assessment District for Fiscal year 2026-2027, and Finding that the Actions authorized by this Resolution are Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) (No Potential Significant Physical Impact on the Environment) and Section 15301 (existing facilities). Director of Public Works Hendersen and Deputy City Engineer Brandt presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a Public Hearing; 2. Adopt Resolution 2026-061 approving the Engineer's Report, confirming diagram and assessment, ordering levy of assessment for the "Landscape and Lighting District 2024-01 (Westside Residential)" assessment district for fiscal year 2026-2027, and finding that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) (no potential significant physical impact on the environment) and Section 15301 (existing facilities). Public Hearing Opened: 6:59 p.m. Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Closed: 6:59 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice)to adopt Resolution 2026-061. City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council July 28,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 4 of 5 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. C. Consider Adopting Resolution 2026-062 Submitting to the Electors a Ballot Measure Establishing a Transactions and Use Tax at the Rate of 0.5% (1/2 Cent); Approving the Related Ordinance; Requesting that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Consent to the Consolidation of such Ballot Measure on the Ballot for the City's General Municipal Election which is Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3,2026, and Direct the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters to Conduct the Election on the City's Behalf and to provide Election Services; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Establishing Requirements Regarding Ballot Arguments (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)). City Manager Piedra and Finance Director Howze presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 062 Submitting to the Electors a Ballot Measure Establishing a Transactions and Use Tax at the Rate of 0.5% (1/2 Cent); Approving the Related Ordinance; Requesting that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Consent to the Consolidation of such Ballot Measure on the Ballot for the City's General Municipal Election which is Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday,November 3, 2026 and Direct the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters to Conduct the Election on the City's Behalf and to provide Election Services; Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Establishing Requirements Regarding Ballot Arguments. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Keith spoke about this item and requested additional information be provided to the voters regarding frozen positions, layoffs, etc. Acvon Burton, Brendan Betts, Miriam Pengel, Adam Bosch, and Kevin Arnold spoke in support of the measure. Chris Borr requested the city develop a sustainability plan and delays the measure to a later time. Councilmember Adams stepped away from the dais at 8:23 p.m. and returned to the dais at 8:25 p.m. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Elward)to adopt Resolution 2026-062. 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). City of Rohnert Park Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for City Council July 28,2026 RPFA/CDC Successor Agency Page 5 of 5 10. COMMUNICATIONS None. 11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sanborn adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Sylvia opez Cuevas, City Clerk rl Sanborn,Mayor City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park