Rohnert Park City Council Meeting June 09, 2026

The City of Rohnert Park held a City Council meeting on June 9, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the appointment of Natalia Fasi as the new Director of Development Services with an annual salary of $189,646, following a competitive recruitment process. The council also conducted a public hearing and approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, ensuring continued water supply reliability and conservation efforts. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the Department of Public Safety's annual military equipment use report, authorized the future purchase of additional less-lethal equipment including 40mm launchers and drones funded by Measure H, and adopted Ordinance No. 995 regarding military equipment use policy. The meeting featured an extensive review and adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget totaling approximately $141.8 million across general, special revenue, enterprise, and capital improvement funds. The budget addressed a $10 million structural deficit through expenditure reductions, deferral of road maintenance transfers, and a $5.3 million transfer from casino supplemental funds. Capital improvement projects totaling $16.2 million were outlined, funded by various sources including casino funds and Measure H. The Rohnert Park Foundation also presented and adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $2.9 million, with significant funding allocated to community programs and infrastructure projects, supported by contributions from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The council emphasized fiscal responsibility, transparency, and community engagement throughout the budget process.