Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rohnert Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Fall Community Events
Fall traditions continue, but the Halloween Carnival needed new nonprofit partners to run its fundraiser games after a principals' group disbanded — proceeds still support fifth-grade outdoor education. The Pumpkin Splash, Veterans Day observance, and 47th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair round out the season.
Party on the Plaza venue change
Solar canopy construction at City Center Plaza from late March through July forces the popular summer series to move to the Community Center for one year — the first change in its 16-plus-year history. The city aims to bring it back to the plaza in 2027.
Youth Sports Advisory Task Force
The city currently meets with youth sports groups only twice a year, mostly one-way information sharing. A proposed monthly task force would give Cal Ripken baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and others a regular venue to raise issues about fields and coordination with the city — voluntarily, not tied to permits.
Recreation Program Expansion and Software Modernization
Next year's recreation goals include adopting a financial sustainability policy, an RFP to replace the aging recreation software, and filling gaps in early childhood programs. A $10,000 youth subsidy program launched this year is already nearly spent.
Proposed Foxtail Golf Course Bike Path Connection
A resident proposed a bike path across the Foxtail Golf Course along Hinebaugh Creek, connecting several neighborhoods to the SMART path, downtown, and eventually Santa Rosa. He says the golf course president is on board and suggested it as a candidate project for the new financing district.
Utility Box Art Program Theme Selection
The city wants to wrap or paint 43 traffic control boxes with local art, at about $2,000 a box and $30,000 a year. Commissioners picked Spirit of the Wolf, Indigenous Roots, and Parks Make Life Better as the first year's themes, with applications opening July 1.