2019/03/12 City Council Agenda Packet
City of Rohnert Park ♦ 130 Avram Avenue ♦ Rohnert Park, California 94928
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ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA)
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission (CDC)
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Open Session: 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER –
MULTI PURPOSE ROOM
5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, California
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meetings scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber. City Council/RPFA agendas and minutes may be viewed at the City’s website:
www.rpcity.org.
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else raised at public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the
City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s).
RIGHT TO APPEAL: Judicial review of any city administrative decision pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5 may be had only if a petition is filed with the court no later than the
deadlines specified in Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits
the time within which the decision may be challenged to the 90th day following the date that the
decision becomes final.
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Members of the City Council receive no additional compensation as a result of convening this joint
meeting of the City Council and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
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or on agenda items if unable to comment at the scheduled time (limited to three minutes per appearance
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Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to
Build a Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
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1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR MEETING
- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(Adams __ Mackenzie__ Stafford __ Callinan __ Belforte __)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Led by Ellen Giunchigliani’s 2nd Grade Class from Richard Crane Elementary
School
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Rohnert Park Song by Ellen Giunchigliani’s 2nd Grade Class from Richard
Crane Elementary School
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT
By Briana Rodriguez, Legislative Representative, Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (SSU ASI)
5. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City
business not listed on the Agenda may do so at this time. Each speaker will be allotted
three minutes. Those wishing to address the Council on any report item listed on the
Agenda should submit a “Speaker Card” to the City Clerk before announcement of
that agenda item.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one or more action(s)
of the City Council and/or the Rohnert Park Financing Authority and Successor
Agency to the Community Development Commission, whichever is applicable, unless
any Council Member or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a
question about the item.
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, February 26,
2019
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 12, 2019
2. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated March 12, 2019
3. RPFA- Cash Report for Month Ending January 2019
4. Housing Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending January 2019
5. Successor Agency- Cash Report for Month Ending January 2019
6. City- Cash Report for Month Ending January 2019
C. City Council Ordinance for Adoption:
1. 930 An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Rohnert
Park Amending Chapter 8.34 – Use Permits For Alcohol
Beverage Establishments
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D. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2019-21 Authorizing and Approving Setting Administrative Fees and
Fines Pursuant to Chapter 8.34 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Establishments
2. 2019-22 Authorizing and Approving Amending the Fiscal Year 2018-
19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Related
Actions
3. 2019-23 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current
Pay Rates and Ranges Revised February 13, 2019
4. 2019-24 Authorizing the Conversion of Two (2) Part Time Hourly
Public Safety Records Clerk Positions to One (1) Full Time
Public Safety Records Clerk Position
5. 2019-25 Authorizing and Approving Amendment Six (PSO II
Classification Requirements) to the Memorandum of
Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA)
6. 2019-26 Authorizing and Approving a Side Letter Agreement Between
The City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Employees’
Association to Provide Compensation for Disaster Service
Workers
7. 2019-27 Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to the Outline of
Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and
Salary for the Management Unit to Provide Compensation for
Disaster Service Workers
8. 2019-28 Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to the Outline of
Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and
Salary for the Confidential Unit to Provide Compensation for
Disaster Service Workers
9. 2019-29 Authorizing and Approving an Increase in Staffing Level in
the City Clerk’s Office by One Office Assistant
Council Motion/Roll Call Vote
(Adams __ Mackenzie__ Stafford __ Callinan __ Belforte __)
8. Report on 2019 Community Survey Results
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Council discussion/direction
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON / OTHER REPORTS
This time is set aside to allow Council members serving on Council committees or on
regional boards, commissions or committees to present a verbal report on the activities
of the respective boards, commissions or committees on which they serve. No action
may be taken.
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A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Water/Wastewater Issues Committee (3/12)
B. Liaison Reports
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Russian River Watershed Association (RRWA) (2/28)
2. Sonoma Clean Power (3/7)
3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) (3/11)
D. Other Reports
1. Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District (3/8)
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Copies of communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this
meeting. Council Members desiring to read or discuss any communication may do so
at this time. No action may be taken except to place a particular item on a future
agenda for Council consideration.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Prior to agenda publication, any Councilmember may place an item on this portion of
the agenda. Upon the concurrence of two Councilmembers, the item may be added to a
subsequent agenda for deliberation and action. In accordance with the Brown Act, at
the City Council meeting, Councilmembers may not add items hereunder, except for
brief reports on his or her own activities or brief announcements regarding an event of
community interest.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on City business not listed on the Agenda may
do so at this time. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes. Those wishing to
address the Council on any report item listed on the Agenda should submit a “Speaker
Card” to the City Clerk before announcement of that agenda item.
13. RECESS TO TOWN HALL MEETING
14. TOWN HALL MEETING 6:00 pm
Following the City Council Meeting
A. Questions & Answers on Current Issues in Rohnert Park
15. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters may be
considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the meeting proceeds. If
you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which appears on this agenda, after
receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum and state your name and address for the
record. Any item raised by a member of the public which is not on the agenda and may require Council
action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may include placing
on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to take action arose after
posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section 54954.2(b), Council is entitled to
discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item under said Government Code and may take
action thereon.
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to assist you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707)
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AGENDA REPORTS & DOCUMENTS: Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure
that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection at City
Hall located at 130 Avram Avenue, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to all, or a majority of all,
of the members of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda has been
distributed will also be made available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, JoAnne M. Buergler, Assistant City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda for
the March 12, 2019, Joint Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park City Council/RPFA was posted and available
for review on March 7, 2019, at Rohnert Park City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928.
The agenda is also available on the City web site at www.rpcity.org,
Executed this 7th day of March, 2019, at Rohnert Park, California.
___________________________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
The Rohnert Park Song , ( to the tune of '"Row, Row, Row Your Boaf)
Roh, Roh, Rohnert Park,
An awesome place to be,
Parks and fields, hills and streams,
It's the place for me!
Roh, Roh, Rohnert Park,
What a cool city!
Restaurants and stores, streets arid schools,
And a super library!
Roh, Roh, Rohnert Park,
People from many lands,
Languages, customs, foods, and games,
Our town is really grand!
-C. Shukis
Adapted by Ellen Giunchigliani
Item 3A
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, February 26, 2019
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Belforte called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 pm, the notice for which being
legally noticed on February 21, 2019.
Present: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, City Attorney
Marchetta-Kenyon, Development Services Director Pawson, Public Safety Director Mattos,
Human Resource Director Perrault, Senior Analyst L. Tacata, Deputy Director of Community
Services Bagley, Management Analyst Beran, and City Clerk Buergler.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Public Safety Commander Johnson.
Mayor Belforte called for a moment of silence in honor of Charles W. O’Neil, Rohnert
Park’s first City Treasurer serving from 1962 to 1968.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition: Honoring Elaine Sampson for her service as
a Senior Citizen Advisory Commissioner for 16 years
Mayor Belforte read and presented the certificate to Elaine Sampson. Elaine Sampson
shared why she volunteers.
Item 7.A.1
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4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
City Manager Jenkins announced with the recent restructuring of the Department of Public
Safety, the new Deputy Chiefs are Aaron Johnson and Mike Bates and the new Lieutenants
are Jeff Nicks, Jeff Justice, Andrew Smith, and Kelly Koffler as of March 3, 2019.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Steven Keith expressed concern regarding the lack of clarity and details of the agenda report,
Item 11, presented at the February 12, 2019 Council Meeting.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated February 26, 2019
2. Annual 2018 Fire Inspection Report (SB1205)
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2019-019 Rescinding Approval of an Improvement Agreement and Authorizing
Release of Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds for Water
Tank 8 Originally Authorized by Resolution 2015-182
D. City Council Confirmation of Mayor Belforte’s Nomination of Michael Thompson for
Appointment as the City’s Representative to Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector
Control District for a Two-year Term to Expire December 31, 2020
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Callinan) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
7. Consideration of an Increase in Appropriations in the FY 2018-19 Budget by $40,000
from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund for the Purchase of Cellular Telephones for Public
Safety Patrol Officers
Commander Johnson and Public Safety Director Mattos presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase appropriations in
the FY 2018-19 budget by $40,000 from the State Asset Forfeiture fund for the purchase of
cellular telephones.
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Stafford/Mackenzie) to approve Resolution 2019-020
Authorizing an Increase in Appropriations in The Fiscal Year 2018-19 By
$40,000 from the State Asset Forfeiture Fund for the Purchase of Cellular
Telephones for Public Safety Officers.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
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8. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE - Consideration of Changes to Chapter 8.34 Use
Permits for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and
Adoption of New Permit Fee Sliding Scale and Fines
Commander Bates and Sergeant Astley presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Introduce an ordinance amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter 8.34 regarding
addition of alcohol service license types and definitions (8.34.010), establishment of an
application fee as outlined in 8.34.050, updated appeal process (8.34.080), enhanced training
requirements to mandate in-person only (8.34.140), addition of failure to meet training
requirements can be cause for revocation of use permit (8.34.210), removal of calls for service
as part of the permit fee sliding scale found in 8.34.150, to instead require that permit fees
offset the total regulatory costs of enforcement, City Council Report to coincide with calendar
year and be presented in March (8.34.190), and enhanced language as it pertains to appeals
process for revocation (8.34.230).
Public Comment: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Stafford) to introduce Ordinance 930 an Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Chapter 8.34 – Use
Permits for Alcohol Beverage Establishments. Title read by Mayor Belforte.
Motion carried by the following unanimous Roll Call 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams,
Mackenzie, Stafford, Callinan, and Belforte, NOES: None, ABSTAINS: None,
ABSENT: None.
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
None.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Chamber of Commerce- Board of Directors (2/19)
Councilmember Stafford reported on the crab feed, Regina McCullough is the new
president.
2. Library Advisory Board (2/19)
Councilmember Adams reported discussions included community outreach regarding
library programs.
C. Outside Agency Reports
1. Legislative Committee (2/15)
Mayor Belforte reported discussions included a review of the 2019 bills and
mentioned SB50, SB4, SB5, and SB6.
2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (2/20)
Councilmember Stafford reported three candidates were interviewed for the Executive
Director postition.
D. Other Reports
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1. Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District (2/22)
Mayor Belforte reported discussions included the bus fare increase, suicide barrier,
and District Engineer receiving an engineering excellence award.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on his attendance to Hamlet at the Spreckels Performing
Arts Center.
Councilmember Stafford reported on her attendance to Guys and Dolls, a junior program, at
the Spreckels Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Belforte thanked Councilmember Stafford for attending the 50th Anniversary of Cross
and Crown.
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on his attendance to the retirement dinner for Interim
Sheriff Rob Giordano which was held at Sally Tomatoes.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Belforte adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:07 pm.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk Gina Belforte, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park
Item 7B1
Item 7B2
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
CASH REPORT
TO: The Chairman and Board Members of the
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Darrin Jenkins, Executive Director
CASH BALANCES AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
2017 Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds:
Revenue Refunding Bonds-Interest Fund
FROM: Betsy Howze, Finance Director
Prepared By: Gina Burke
DATE: February 22, 2019
$
TOTAL ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY CASH $
148.95
148.95
Item 7B3
CASH DISTRIBUTION AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
Total 2017 Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds Fund
TOTAL ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY CASH
$ 148.95
$ 148.95
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CASH REPORT
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Community
Housing Successor Agency
FROM: Betsy Howze, Finance Director
of the City of Rohnert Park
Darrin Jenkins, Executive Director
CASH BALANCES AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
Low & Moderate Income Housing
TOTAL HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY CASH
Prepared By: Gina Burke
DATE: February 22, 2019
$
$
3,310,611.01
3,310,611.01
Item 7B4
CASH DISTRIBUTION AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
Checking Accounts:
$ 3,310,611.01
TOTAL HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY CASH $ 3,310,611.01
Investment Yield for JANUARY 31, 2019 1.717%
INVESTMENT POLICY & SUFFICIENT FUNDS DISCLOSURES
REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CASH REPORT
TO: The Chairman and Members of the Community
Redevelopment Successor Agency
FROM, Betsy Howze, F;nance Directr,-
of the City of Rohnert Park
Darrin Jenkins, Executive Director
CASH BALANCES AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
RPTTF Funds (1)
Debt Service Reserve Fund (1999 TABs) (2)
Debt Service Fund (2007R TABs) (1)
Debt Service Fund (2018A&B TABs) (1)
Prepared By: Gina Burke
DATE: February 22, 2019
$
TOTAL REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY CASH $
(1)Appropriated for debt service payments & ROPS obligations.
(2)Required minimum debt service reserves.
3,802,204.26
1,776,447.68
1.00
464,061.48
6,042,714.42
Item 7B5
CASH DISTRIBUTION AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
Interest
Checkin9 Accounts: Rate
City Managed Pooled Rate 1.717% $ 3,802,204.26
CASH HELD BY FISCAL AGENTS:
Investment Maturity Interest
Investment Institution Type Date Rate Par Value Market Value
1999 TAB'S:
Union Bank-Trustee
1999 Tax Allocation Bonds Reserve Fund:
Blackrock Prov Tfund Treas Note N/A 2.27% $1,775,029.02 $ 1,775,029.02 Note (1)
1999 Tax Allocation Bonds Special Fund:
Blackrock Prov Tfund Treas. Note N/A 2.27% 1,418.66 1,418.66 Note (1)
Total 1999 Tax Allocation Bonds Fund $1,776,447.68 $ 1,776,447.68 1,776,447.68
2007R TAB'S
Union Bank-Trustee
2007R Tax Allocation Bonds Redemption Fund:
Blackrock Prov Tfund Treas. Note N/A 2.000% 1.00 $ 1.00 Note (1)
Total 2007R Tax Allocation Bonds Fund 1.00 $ 1.00 1.00
2018A & 20188 TAB'S
Union Bank-Trustee
2018A Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Interest Fund
Blackrock Prov Tfund Treas. Note N/A 2.09% 464,060.48 $ 464,060.48 Note (1)
2018A Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Escrow
Blackrock Prov Tfund Treas. Note N/A 0.00% 1.00 1.00 Note(1)
Total 201 BA&B Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Fund 464,061.48 $ 464,061.48 464,061.48
TOTAL REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY CASH $ 6,042,714.42
Investment Yield for JANUARY 31, 2019 1.748%
INVESTMENT POLICY & SUFFICIENT FUNDS DISCLOSURES
The investments above are in compliance with the investment policy of the Redevelopment Successor Agency of the City of Rohnert Park as outlined
in the City of Rohnert Park City Council Resolution #2006-105, adopted on April 25, 2006. Due to the dissolution of the redevelopment agencies by
the State of California the funds to meet the agency's expenditures will by determined by the State Department of Finance.
Note (1) The source of valuation for these investments is their respective monthly Union Bank Trust Statements. The Par Value and Market Value for
these investments are typically the same as interest is paid or wired monthly
City of Rohnert Park
Cash Report
As of January 31, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council
Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Summary of General Fund Cash
Total General Fund Cash
Restricted (External)
Assigned
Subtotal (not available to spend)
Unassigned
Restricted Detail:
Refundable Deposits
Housing Program
PARS Contribution Trust
Assigned Detail:
Operating Reserve
Contingency Reserve
Retirement Reserve
City Facilities Reserve
Self-Insured Losses Reserve
Infrastructure Reserve
Information Technology Reserve
Retiree Health Savings Reserve
Enterprise Fund Cash
Water Utility Operations Fund
Water Capacity Fund
Capital Preservation Water Fund
Water Capital Fund
Per Acre For Development Fee Fund
Sewer Utility Operations Fund
Capital Preservation Sewer
Sewer Capital Fund
JEPA Deposit -Wastewater
Recycled Water Operation Funds
Capital Preservation Recycled Water Fund
Refuse Utility Operations Fund
Golf Course Enterprise Fund
Total Enterprise Fund Cash
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From: Betsy Howze, Finance Director
Prepared By: Gina Burke
$ 39,326,750.55
$ 16,342,528.24
23,334,055.33
39,676,583.57
$ (349,833.02)
$ 1,098,994.56
25,163.25
15,218,370.43
$ 16,342,528.24
$ 4,619,968.00
4,010,530.00
2,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
1,245,244.33
900,000.00
475,000.00
83,313.00
$ 23,334,055.33
$ 5,012,492.38
5,842,448.53
448,885.63
471,607.40
834,488.48
13,787,646.75
301,875.04
272,966.62
502,780.67
330,410.39
5,454.54
608,320.30
12,965.69
$ 28,432,342.42
Item 7B6
City of Rohnert Park
Cash Report Continued
As of January 31, 2019
Internal Service Fund Cash
Total Internal Service Fund Cash
Special Revenue Funds
10,561,222.43
Special Revenue Funds Continued
Tribe Charity
City of Rohnert Park
Cash Report Continued
As of January 31, 2019
Casino Neighborhood Upgrade Work Force Housing
Rent Appeals Board Fund
Copeland Creek Drainage Fund
SESP CFD Fund
SESP Add'I PS Personnel Fund
SESP Regional Traffic Fee Fund
SESP Valley House Mitigation
Total Special Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds
City Capital Projects
Wilfred Dowdell Specific Plan Mitigation Program
2007 R Bond Proceeds
Total Capital Projects Funds
Permanent Funds
Performing Arts Center Donations
Dorothy Spreckels Endowment Fund (1 J
Total Permanent Fund
Trust & Agency Funds
Rohnert Park Foundation
Federal Seized Assets
State Seized Assets
SOMO Trust
Total Trust & Agency Funds
Total Cash All City Funds
289,590.00
1,773,525.98
221,275.45
911.98
409,260.91
62,143.59
239,022.27
64,196.62
$ 33,272,922.89
$ 862.04
13,337.31
1,349,242.08
$ 1,363,441.43
$ 244,201.70
35,000.00
$ 279,201.70
$ 522,640.20
193,919.92
288,608.35
969,950.52
$ 1,975,118.99
$ 115,211,000.41
(1)Per the 1st amendment to the Dorothy Spreckels 1999 Trust, Section 3.4.1; $500,000 is "to be held as an endowment fund. The income of the
fund (but no part of the principal or appreciation thereof, realized or unrealized) shall be used for the general charitable purposes of the City of
Rohnert Park's Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Preforming Arts Center." September 1, 2017 Dorothy Spreckels Endowment funds were loaned to the
Water Fund at 3% interest.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK-SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019
Maturity Investment Investment Valuation
Bank Name Type Date % Int. Par Value Market Value Source
Exchange Bank Operating Checking Ckg NIA 0.190% $ 20,408,789.60 $ 20,408,789.60 Note (1)
Exchange Bank Payroll Checking Ckg NIA 0.000% 99,980,86 99.980.86 Note (1)
Total Business Checking Accounts 0.189% $ 20,508,770.46 $ 20,508,770.46
Petty Cash Cash NIA 0.000% $ 3,776.00 $ 3,776.00 Note (2)
0.000% $ 3,776.00 $ 3,776.00
MBS Sallie Mae BK CD 03/29/19 1.550% $ 245,000.00 $ 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS BMW BK North Amer CD 08119/19 1.700% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Morgan Stanley BK CD 08/26/19 1.700% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Pinnacle Bk Nashville CD 08/30/19 1.700% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Morgan Stanley Private BK CD 09/03/19 1.750% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Lake City Bk Warsaw CD 09/09/19 1.750% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS lberiabank LaFayette LA CTF CD 08/31/19 2.600% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Bank Hope Los Angeles CA CTF DEP CD 03/16/20 2.600% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Goldman Sachs BK CD 03/30/20 1.850% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Ally Bk Midvale CD 08/24/20 1.900% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Texas Exchange BK CD 08/25/20 1.900% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Key BK Ohio CD OB/26/20 1.800% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS MB FINL BK CHICAGO CD OB/26/20 1.800% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Discover BK Greenwood Del CTF CD 09101120 1.900% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Live Oak Bkg Co CD 04107121 2.100% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Merrick Bank South Jordan Utah CD 04116121 2.700% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS TowneBank Portsmouth VA CD 04127/21 2.700% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Citibank Sioux Falls SD CD 05/11/21 2.900% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Enerbank Salt Lake City UT CD 05/25/21 2 950% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS WebBank Salt Lake City UT CD 05/26/21 3.000% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS New Eng Salem New Hamp CTF CD 07/30/21 3.000% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Three Rivs Fed CR Un Ft Wayne CD 08101121 3050% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Medallion Bk Salt Lake City CD 08/03/21 3.000% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Capital One MCLean VA CD OB/23/21 2150% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note(1)
MBS Capital One Glen Allen VA CD OB/23/21 2.150% 245,000,00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Comenity CAP Salt Lake City CD 08130/21 2.150% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Direct FED CR UN Needham MASS CD OB/30/21 2.000% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS First Technology FED CR UN MTN VIEW CA CD OB/30/21 2.000% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS JP Morgan Chase Bk CD 03/31/22 2.450% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS TIAA FSB Jacksonville FL CD OB/16/22 2.200% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS SYNCHRONY BK Retail CTF CD OB/16/22 2.350% 245,000,00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS American Express Centurion BK CD OB/22/22 2.350% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS American Express FED SVGS BK CD OB/29/22 2.400% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Wells Fargo BK Sioux Falls SD CD OB/30/22 2.200% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS UBS BK USA Salt Lake City UT CTF CD 10/27/23 3.500% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS HSBC BK USA NA Mclean VA CD 10/31/23 3.500% 245,000 00 245,000,00 Note (1)
MBS State of India NY NY CD 12/12/23 3.650% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Providence BK Columbia MO CD 12/19/23 3 .500% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
MBS Celtic Bank Salt Lake C�y UT CD 12127/23 3.550% 245,000.00 245,000.00 Note (1)
Total CD Investments 2.410% $ 9,555,000.00 $ 9,555,000.00
State of Calif.-LAIF Pooled NIA 2.355% $ 35,857,035.43 $ 35,857,035.43 Note (3)
So Co. lnvestml Pool Pooled N/A 1.771% 33,467,305.03 33.467.305.03 Note (4)
Total Managed Pools 2.073% $ 69,324,340.46 $ 69,324,340.46
Subtotal 1.717% $ 99,391,886.92 $ 99,391,886.92
Wilfred Widening Construction Dep M.M.N/A 0.250% $ 97,962.39 $ 97,962.39 Note (6)
JEPA Deposit Ckg N/A 0.300% 502,780.67 502,780.67 Note(?)
Total Dedicated Portfolios 0.292% $ 600z743.06 $ 600,743.06
PARS Cash Contribution Trust N/A 3.934% 15,218,370.43 15.21 B_.370.43 Note (5)
Totals $ 115,211,000.41 $ 115,211,000.41
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK-SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019 (Cont.)
POOLED INVESTMENT SUMMARY BY TYPE
December 31, 2018
#of %of Avg.
Investment Type lnvmnts Portfolio YTM Par Value
45 86.79% 99,992,629.98
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Average Days
Market Value Until Maturity
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99,992,629.98
ITEM NO. 7C1 and 7D1
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Public Safety
Submitted By: Mike Bates, Deputy Chief
Prepared By: Mike Bates, Deputy Chief
Agenda Title: Adopt Ordinance and Resolution Regarding Changes to Chapter 8.34 Use
Permits for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and Adoption of New Permit Fee Sliding Scale and Fines
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt ordinance introduced to council on February 26th, 2019 and resolution pertaining to the
amendments to Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter 8.34 regarding addition of alcohol service
license types and definitions (8.34.010), establishment of an application fee as outlined in
8.34.050, updated appeal process (8.34.080), enhanced training requirements to mandate in-
person only (8.34.140), addition of failure to meet training requirements can be cause for
revocation of use permit (8.34.210), removal of calls for service as part of the permit fee sliding
scale found in 8.34.150, to instead require that permit fees offset the total regulatory costs of
enforcement, City Council Report to coincide with calendar year and be presented in March
(8.34.190), and enhanced language as it pertains to appeals process for revocation (8.34.230).
Upon adoption of the ordinance and resolution, a $250 administrative fine will be instituted for:
employers who do not comply with the provisions as outlined in 8.34.140 (Attend Responsible
Beverage Service (RBS) Training within 60 Days of Employment); late payment of the annual
permit fee (8.34.160); and for alcohol sales to a minor decoy (8.34.200).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Rohnert Park is one of the most progressive cities in California when it comes to
alcoholic beverage sales/service regulation. The newly adopted statewide Responsible Beverage
Service Training Act of 2017 mandates alcoholic beverage servers in California to attend
responsible beverage service (RBS) training effective July 1, 2021. With the ordinance currently
in effect, the City already provides quality RBS training to those employed at an alcoholic
beverage licensed establishment.
In 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance 780 adding Chapter 8.34, Use Permits for
Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code. The ordinance
required each owner or permittee of an alcohol establishment to secure a use permit to lawfully
engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the City. The permit required establishments to
Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to Build a
Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ITEM NO. 7C1 and 7D1
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comply with operational standards and training requirements set forth in the ordinance. The
annual fee provided the revenue necessary to fund the costs incurred by the Department of Public
Safety to monitor compliance, enforce the conditions of the permit, and implement a training
program to promote responsible policies and practices.
In 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance 841 which changed the “1,000 feet” restriction in
Chapter 8.34 to “500 feet” for off-sale businesses only. This distancing requirement was more
appropriate given the distribution of sensitive uses and alcohol establishments in the City. Also
that year, “places of worship” was removed from the list of sensitive uses since they may be
located in commercial spaces in light of the City’s Zone Code and federal laws such as the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
Section 8.34.060 was also amended to allow the Director of Public Safety and/or his designee to
use discretion in granting alcohol use permits based on particular consideration of the peace,
order and moral welfare of the public. Specifically, rather than requiring that five findings be
made prior to permit issuance as required by the code, under the amended code the Director must
consider those factors but has the discretion to issue a permit even where not all five findings can
be made if the factual circumstances warrant it. For example, this flexibility would allow the
Director to take into account that two establishments are technically within 500 feet of one
another but are physically separated (such as by the highway), in deciding whether to issue a
permit.
ANALYSIS:
Due to the addition of license types through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control, section 8.34.010 was amended to reflect those changes by adding the latest license types
as well as “other license types implemented by the ABC for licensing consumption on-
premises.”
Section 8.34.050 identifies the establishment of an application fee by resolution. It is
recommended, upon adoption of the resolution, the application fee be set at $250. This fee will
cover administrative costs associated with reviewing and processing such applications.
The appeal process (8.34.080 and 8.34.230) was updated to reflect other City appeal processes.
During Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies inspections officers
consistently found businesses to be out of compliance with the training requirement listed in
8.34.140, requiring that all sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages complete an approved course in
"Responsible Beverage Sales" (RBS) within sixty days of hire and renew such training every
three years. During inspections at a permitted establishment, employees found working in the
capacity of serving/ selling alcohol must present their RBS completion card when asked by
officers. The proposed change under this ordinance was to subject any establishment found to be
in violation of the training requirements of section 8.34.140 to a $250.00 fine.
Since 2007, some permittee(s) have not paid for their use permit fee in a timely manner. This
year two businesses, which were billed in February, did not pay until August. Many others took
over three months to submit payment. It is costly and laborsome to repeatedly contact these
ITEM NO. 7C1 and 7D1
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business through violation notices and in person visits to collect overdue fees. Staff
recommended a $250 fine be established (8.34.160) for those who do not pay their permit fee
within the 30 day timeframe (8.34.210).
Staff recommended that the annual City Council Report on the expenditures of the total of
annual alcohol permit fees collected be changed to coincide with the calendar year and will be
presented no later than the last Council meeting in March (8.34.190).
Operational data collected from enforcement activities since 2007, indicates a lack of compliance
with not selling alcohol to minors. To encourage compliance, staff recommended an
administrative penalty for those who sell to a minor decoy. After the institution of mandated
Responsible Beverage Service in 2007, the department saw the serving/ selling of alcoholic
beverages to minor decoys decline from a 27% furnishing rate to 14%. During those sting
operations, minors carried their government issued identification that clearly indicated they were
under 21. From 2013-2015, officers carried out a two-year Borrowed ID Education Campaign
where decoys carried a valid government identification issued to a person who is much older
(30’s) than the decoy and even of a different ethnicity/race. This resulted in an astonishing 78%
furnishing rate. As a result, Responsible Beverage Service Training Curriculum was changed to
overemphasize the importance of making sure identification belongs to the person who presents
it. This change is also the motivation behind accepting only in-person RBS as provided by
RPDPS Personnel.
During recent minor decoy operations, 19 out of 26 merchants sold alcohol to a 14 year old
female who presented a fake ID, belonging to a different person. Out of the 19 merchants who
sold, 11 had not attended mandated Responsible Beverage Service Training. Staff recommended
establishments that sell to a minor decoy be assessed a $250 fine per sale of alcoholic beverage
(8.34.200).
To mitigate the ongoing issues identified above staff recommended instituting the
aforementioned fines to help gain compliance and recover costs incurred by the City. The
Ordinance would make the below offenses specifically subject to an administrative penalty. The
fines to be set by resolution are as follows:
Section
Reason For Fine
Proposed
Fine
8.34.140 Failure to attend RBS Training $250
8.34.160 Late Payment of Permit Fees $250
8.34.200 Administrative Penalty For Selling To Minors $250
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Goal C: Ensure the effective delivery of public services.
The proposed fines will assist with gaining compliance as outlined in the ordinance.
Goal D: Continue to develop a vibrant community.
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The City of Rohnert Park is one of the most progressive/ innovative cities in the state when it
comes to combating alcohol related problems.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
Option 1: Recommended. Adopt ordinance revising the provisions of the ABSO program to
clarify license types to meet the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Service Ordinance,
update the appeal process, require in person Responsible Beverage Service Training only, change
the date City Council receives the annual report to coincide with calendar year, enhance appeals
process language as it applies to revocation.
Adopt a resolution that establishes fines for late payment of annual permit fee, and adopt an
administrative penalty for selling alcohol to a minor and failing to meet training requirements
which will hold businesses accountable for not following the intent of the ordinance.
Option 2: Not Recommended. The proposed revisions enhance the ability of the City to hold
accountable those who fail to meet the intent of the ABSO ordinance. Not adopting the proposed
changes could result in a continued lack of compliance.
FISCAL IMPACT/ FUNDING SOURCE:
Projected annual increase in revenue to the Alcoholic Beverage Service Ordinance (ABSO) as a
result of assessed fines.
Department Head Approval Date: 3/4/19
Finance Director Approval Date: 12/27/18
City Attorney Approval Date: 11/12/18 & 2/7/19
City Manager Approval Date: 3/6/19
Attachments (list in packet assembly order):
Attachment A – Proposed Revised Chapter 8.34
Attachment B – Ordinance
Attachment C – Resolution
Attachment A – Proposed Revisions
8.34.010 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Alcoholic beverage" means any beverage fit for consumption which contains one-half of one
percent or more of alcohol by volume.
"Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)" means the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control.
"Alcoholic beverage establishment" means any off-sale or on-sale alcoholic beverage
establishment.
"Alcoholic beverage establishment, off-sale" means any business where alcoholic beverages are
sold for consumption off of the establishment's premises including, but not limited to, any business
that has obtained or intends is required to obtain an ABC license type 20 or 21.
"Alcoholic beverage establishment, on-sale" means any business where alcoholic beverages are
sold or served for consumption on the premises and which is applying for or has obtained , including but
not limited to any business required to obtain an ABC license type 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 51, 52, 61, 63
and/or 75, 74, 75 or other license type implemented by the ABC for licensing consumption on-
premises.
"City manager" means the city manager or his or her designee.
"Decoy" means a person under 21 being used by a peace officer as part of any law enforcement-
initiated minor decoy program, including programs authorized under Business and Professions Code
section 25658 and any other minor decoy programs operated by the Rohnert Park Department of
Public Safety, to apprehend permittees, or employees or agents of permittees, or any other persons
who sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to minors.
"Deemed approved establishment" means any licensed, legal nonconforming alcoholic
beverage establishment in existence and lawfully operating in the city immediately prior to the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
"Finance Director of administrative services" means the finance director of administrative
services or his or her designee.
"Director of public safety" means the director of public safety or his or her designee.
"Enforcement officer" means the city of Rohnert Park director of public safety or his or her
designee.
"Licensee" means any person or business licensed by the State of California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control actively conducting retail alcohol sales. In any case where a person or business maintains
duplicate licenses or catering licenses at a location, such person or business shall be deemed a single
"Licensee."
8.34.020 - Administration.
The director of public safety is responsible for issuing the use permits required by this
chapter, and for carrying out such other responsibilities contained in this chapter.
The director of public safety is also responsible for monitoring compliance by the owners,
operators and employees of an alcoholic beverage establishment with conditions imposed on any use
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permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, including deemed approved uses, and for
initiating appropriate enforcement action in the event of noncompliance.
The finance director of administrative services is responsible for collecting all annual permit
fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
8.34.040 - Application for use permit—Form and content.
An application for a use permit required by this chapter must be in the form prescribed by
the director of public safety and shall contain all of the following information:
A. The address of the establishment selling alcoholic beverages;
B. The type of ABC license the applicant is seeking for the alcoholic beverage
establishment;
C. The true and complete name and address of each lender or share holder shareholder with
a five (5) percent or more financial interest in the proposed business or any other person to whom a
share or percentage of the income of the establishment is to be paid;
D. For off-sale establishments eleven thousand (11,000) square feet or less in size, a
verification that the establishment is not located within five hundred (500) feet of any existing
schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other off-sale alcoholic beverage
establishments of eleven thousand square feet or less in size; and
E. For on-sale establishments with ABC license types 40, 42 and 48 (bars, nightclubs), a
verification that the establishment is not located within one thousand (1000) feet of any existing
schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other alcoholic beverage establishments
with ABC license type 40, 42 or 48.
8.34.060 - Action on application for a use permit.
The director of public safety will consider each complete application for a use permit
required by this chapter within thirty (30) business days of submittal, and may consider the
following prior to making a decision whether to issue the permit.
A. The proposed alcoholic beverage establishment is located in a zoning district in which
the establishment is a permitted use;
B. The proposed establishment will not contribute to an undue concentration of alcohol
establishments in the area as defined by Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4(a) or is an
establishment for whom the city has made a finding of public convenience or necessity;
C. The proposed off-sale establishment is eleven thousand (11,000) square feet or less in
size and is not located within five hundred (500) feet of any existing schools, hospitals, parks,
playgrounds or other off-sale alcoholic beverage establishments of eleven thousand (11,000) square
feet or less in size;
D. The proposed on-sale establishment with either ABC license type 40, 42 or 48 (bars,
nightclubs), a verification that the establishment is not located within one thousand (1000) feet of
any existing schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other alcoholic beverage
establishment with ABC license type 40, 42 or 48;
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E. The proposed establishment is not located in a high-crime area as defined in Business
and Professions Code Section 23958.5(a), or where a disproportionate number of police service calls
occur.
8.34.080 - Appeals from a determination on an application for use permit.
Any applicant or other person aggrieved by a decision of the director of public safety on an
application for a use permit required by this chapter, may appeal in writing the decision of the
director of public safety to the city manager within the time and in the manner required by Section
8.34.230 of this chapterby filing a complete notice of appeal no later than ten (10) calendar days
following the date the director of public safety gives notice of the decision. To be deemed complete,
the appeal must be in writing, state the grounds for the appeal, include the address to which notice is
to be mailed, be signed under penalty of perjury, and be accompanied an appeal fee in an amount
established by resolution. The city manager shall render a written decision, including the grounds
upon which the decision is either upheld or overturned, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date
that a complete notice of appeal was received. The decision of the city manager shall be final.
8.34.140 - Training requirements for all alcoholic beverage establishments.
A. TrainingTraining. All sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages shall complete an approved in-
person training course in “Responsible Beverage SalesService” (RBS) within sixty days of hire
for employees hired after the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter or within six months of the
passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter for existing employees. (60) days of hire and shall
renew certification every three (3) years from date of last RBS course attended. The course
must be an in-person training course either provided by or approved by the department of public
safety.
B. Employer Responsibility. Businesses found to have employees working as a seller or server in
violation of the training requirement of this section will be subject to penalty in accordance with
Section 8.34.210.
B. Certified Programs. To satisfy the requirements of this section, a certified program must meet the
standards of the California Coordinating Council on Responsible Beverage Service (CCC/RBS) or other
certifying/licensing body designated by the state of California.
8.34.150 - Annual permit fees.
The city council shall establish by resolution an annual use permit fee that shall be imposed on each
alcoholic beverage establishment issued a use permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter,
including any new or modified establishment or deemed approved establishment issued a permit
pursuant to this chapter. The annual use permit fee shall be assessed for each alcoholic beverage
establishment on a sliding scale based on:
A. The The hours of operation that alcohol is sold at the establishment;
B. The The volume of alcohol sales at the establishment;
C. The number of police calls for service at the establishment;
D. The C. The estimated annual costs of the police services necessary to monitor and
enforce the operational standards and other use permit conditions and requirements for all
establishments within that license category; and
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ED. The The estimated staff costs to bill and collect the annual permit fee.
8.34.160 - Billing and payment.
All annual permit fees imposed on an alcoholic beverage establishment operating under a use
permit issued in the manner provided for by this chapter including "deemed approved"
establishments shall be billed by the administrative services finance department on or before the first
day of January of each year. The fee is due and payable immediately upon receipt, and will be
deemed delinquent if not paid within thirty (30) days of the bill's mailing.
8.34.170 - Administrative review of fee. – Delinquency.
Delinquency in payment shall subject the permittee to collection in accordance with chapter
1.27 and any applicable late payment charges set forth in the administrative fees and fines schedule
adopted by resolution of the city council. Delinquency in payment shall also subject the permittee to
revocation of the permit in accordance with Section 8.34.240.
Licensee may to challenge the amount of the annual use permit fee in accordance with Section 3.32.060
of this code.
8.34.180 - Establishment of alcohol permit fee account.
A. The The city shall establish an "Alcohol Permit Fee Account" for the collection of the fees
described in this chapter.
B. Funds Funds from the "Alcohol Permit Fee Account" shall be used only to recover the cost of
the services including costs incurred by the city in regulating licensed alcohol establishments
subject to this chapter, including but not limited to education, inspections, enforcement
operations and administrative hearings, related to the monitoring and enforcement of the
performance standards, conditions of operation and regulations established for licensed alcohol
establishments in this chapter, enforcement operations, administrative hearings and any other
regulatory costs.
8.34.190 - Report of expenditure of fees to be collected.
A. Not Not later than the last meeting of October March in each calendar year, the enforcement
officer shall submit to the city council a report on the expenditures of the total of annual alcohol
permit fees collected.
B. The The report shall set forth such matters as:
1. The prioritization of problems regarding enforcement of the performance standards,
conditions and regulations as set forth in this chapter related to the operation of licensed
alcohol establishments in the city of Rohnert Park.
2. Methods of mitigating such problems, through prevention, education and enforcement of
the performance standards, conditions and regulations.
3. The specific allocation of the fees to be collected to activities described in the report.
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8.34.200 - Violations.
A. It It is unlawful for any person to operate a new or modified alcoholic beverage establishment:
1. Without a valid use permit issued in the manner provided by this chapter; or
2. In violation of any requirements and conditions of any applicable use permit issued
pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, any operational standards and
training requirements.
B. It It is unlawful for any person to operate a deemed approved alcoholic establishment in
violation of the operational standards set forth in this chapter and incorporated into a permit
issued to the establishment pursuant to this chapter.
C. It is unlawful for any person, including any permittee or such permittee’s agent or employee, to
sell an alcoholic beverage, or cause an alcoholic beverage to be sold, to a decoy.
D. It is unlawful for any permittee of an establishment to allow a seller or server to sell alcoholic
beverages at their establishment in violation of the training requirement of this chapter.
8.34.210 - Penalties.
A Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which may at the
discretion of the City Attorney or other enforcing authority be charged and prosecuted as an
infraction, and such person shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1.16 of this code if: .
Additionally, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject any other legal
remedies of the City, criminal or civil, as set forth in the code or available under law, including but
not limited to administrative citation pursuant to chapter 1.25. The City Council may establish by
resolution the amount of fines, fees or penalties to be collected by administrative citation for
violations of this chapter.
A. The person operates a new or modified alcoholic beverage establishment without a use permit
required by this chapter.
B. The person has been issued a use permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment in the manner
provided by this chapter, and causes or permits the establishment to be operated in violation of the
requirements or conditions of the use permit.
8.34.230 - Preliminary notice of violation and hearing. Revocation of Use Permit.
A. Preliminary A. Preliminary Notice. Where the public safety department determines that an
alcoholic beverage establishment is operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter,
including, but not limited to, any of the training requirements of this chapter or the requirements
and conditions of the use permit issued to such establishment in the manner provided by this
chapter, the department of public safety will issue a notice to the permittee that describes the
nature of the violation, the corrective action to be taken, and the time within which the
corrective action must be completed.
B. Notice Notice of Hearing. If the licensee permittee has not taken corrective action with the
time specified, the director of public safety director shall provide the licensee permittee with
notice of a hearing. The notice shall specify the facts which constitute the violation, specify the
time, date, and place of the hearing, and state that the licensee permittee may be represented by
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counsel or other interested persons. Said notice shall be served at least fifteen ten (10) days prior
to the hearing by mailing by certified first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the licensee's
residence permittee as indicated in on the most recent use permit application on file. Service
shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit in the United States mail.
C. HearingC. Hearing. At the hearing, the licenseepermittee, his or her counsel, and any other
interested person(s) shall have the right to present evidence as to the facts upon which the
director of public safety director proposes to revoke the use permit.
D. Notice Notice of Decision. If after said hearing, the director of public safety director finds that
any of the grounds for revocation exist, he or she shall within ten thirty (30) calendar days after
the hearing serve by certified first class mail, postage prepaid, a notice of decision upon
the licensee permittee and all interested persons participating in the hearing. Said notice shall
specify the findings of the public safety director, the ground or grounds for his /her decision,
and shall indicate the appeal procedure.
E. Effective Effective Date of Decision. The decision of the director of public safety director shall
be final and binding on all interested parties ten (10) calendar days after the notice of decision is
mailed, unless an appeal is filed.
F. AppealAppeal. The decision of the director of public safety director to revoke a use permit may
be appealed in writing to the city manager within ten days of mailing of the notice of decision. by
filing a complete notice of appeal no later than 10 calendar days following the date the director
of public safety gives notice of the decision. To be deemed complete, the appeal must be in
writing, state the grounds for appeal, include the address to which notice is to be mailed, be
signed under penalty of perjury, and be accompanied by an appeal fee in amount established
by resolution. The city manager shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
written appeal. At the hearing, the appellant may present evidence in support of the contentions
stated in the notice of appeal. Any interested person(s), including the public safety director, may
be allowed to participate in the hearing and present evidence in support of the decision of the
public safety director. The city manager shall render a written decision, including the grounds
upon which the revocation is either upheld or overturned, within fifteen days of the date of the
appeal hearing. A copy of the city manager's decision shall be served by certified first class mail,
postage prepaid, upon the appellant and all parties to the hearing requesting same. The decision
of the city manager shall be final.
ORDINANCE NO. 930
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.34 – USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 780 enacted Chapter 8.34 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, which currently regulates alcohol beverage establishments within the City of Rohnert
Park; and,
WHEREAS, in order to regulate alcohol beverage establishments, so as to minimize
incidents and nuisances arising out of the sale of alcohol, minimize impacts on the health, safety,
and general welfare in surrounding areas including residential neighborhoods, and promote the
success of the alcohol beverage establishments and surrounding businesses, Chapter 8.34 of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code subjects all alcohol beverage establishments to a use permit
requirements, conditions of operation, and annual permit fee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park desires to make amendments
to Chapter 8.34 to clarify existing requirements on alcohol beverage establishments, and provide
further enforcement mechanisms intended to protect public health and safety, minimize the
unlawful sale of alcohol to minors, and ensure compliance with conditions of operation
established for on alcohol beverage establishments,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals and Evidence. The above recitations are true and correct and
material to this Ordinance. In making its findings, the City Council relied upon and hereby
incorporates by reference all staff reports, presentations, and other documentation presented to
the Council in the meeting.
Section 2. Amended. Sections 8.34.010, 8.34.020, 8.34.040, 8.34.060, 8.34.080,
8.34.140, 8.34.150, 8.34.160, 8.34.170, 8.34.180, 8.34.190, 8.34.200, 8.34.210, and 8.34.230 of
the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Chapter 8.34 – Use Permits for Alcoholic Beverage
Establishments, are amended to read in their entirety as follows:
Section 8.34.010 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Alcoholic beverage" means any beverage fit for consumption which contains one-half of
one percent or more of alcohol by volume.
"Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)" means the California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control.
"Alcoholic beverage establishment" means any off-sale or on-sale alcoholic beverage
establishment.
"Alcoholic beverage establishment, off-sale" means any business where alcoholic beverages
are sold for consumption off of the establishment's premises including, but not limited to, any
business that is required to obtain an ABC license type 20 or 21.
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"Alcoholic beverage establishment, on-sale" means any business where alcoholic beverages
are sold or served for consumption on the premises, including but not limited to any business
required to obtain an ABC license type 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 51, 52, 61, 63, 74, 75 or other license
type implemented by the ABC for licensing consumption on-premises.
"City manager" means the city manager or his or her designee.
"Decoy" means a person under 21 being used by a peace officer as part of any law
enforcement-initiated minor decoy program, including programs authorized under Business and
Professions Code section 25658 and any other minor decoy programs operated by the Rohnert
Park Department of Public Safety, to apprehend permittees, or employees or agents of
permittees, or any other persons who sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to minors.
"Deemed approved establishment" means any licensed, legal nonconforming alcoholic
beverage establishment in existence and lawfully operating in the city immediately prior to the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
"Finance Director" means the finance director or his or her designee.
"Director of public safety" means the director of public safety or his or her designee.
"Enforcement officer" means the city of Rohnert Park director of public safety or his or her
designee.
Section 8.34.020 - Administration.
The director of public safety is responsible for issuing the use permits required by this
chapter, and for carrying out such other responsibilities contained in this chapter.
The director of public safety is also responsible for monitoring compliance by the
owners, operators and employees of an alcoholic beverage establishment with conditions
imposed on any use permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, including deemed
approved uses, and for initiating appropriate enforcement action in the event of noncompliance.
The finance director is responsible for collecting all annual permit fees imposed pursuant
to the provisions of this chapter.
Section 8.34.040 - Application for use permit—Form and content.
An application for a use permit required by this chapter must be in the form prescribed by
the director of public safety and shall contain all of the following information:
A. The address of the establishment selling alcoholic beverages;
B. The type of ABC license the applicant is seeking for the alcoholic beverage
establishment;
C. The true and complete name and address of each lender or shareholder with a five
(5) percent or more financial interest in the proposed business or any other person to whom a
share or percentage of the income of the establishment is to be paid;
D. For off-sale establishments eleven thousand (11,000) square feet or less in size, a
verification that the establishment is not located within five hundred (500) feet of any existing
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schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other off-sale alcoholic beverage
establishments of eleven thousand square feet or less in size; and
E. For on-sale establishments with ABC license types 40, 42 and 48 (bars, nightclubs),
a verification that the establishment is not located within one thousand (1000) feet of any
existing schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other alcoholic beverage
establishments with ABC license type 40, 42 or 48.
Section 8.34.060 - Action on application for a use permit.
The director of public safety will consider each complete application for a use permit
required by this chapter within thirty (30) business days of submittal, and may consider the
following prior to making a decision whether to issue the permit.
A. The proposed alcoholic beverage establishment is located in a zoning district in
which the establishment is a permitted use;
B. The proposed establishment will not contribute to an undue concentration of alcohol
establishments in the area as defined by Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4(a) or is
an establishment for whom the city has made a finding of public convenience or necessity;
C. The proposed off-sale establishment is eleven thousand (11,000) square feet or less
in size and is not located within five hundred (500) feet of any existing schools, hospitals, parks,
playgrounds or other off-sale alcoholic beverage establishments of eleven thousand (11,000)
square feet or less in size;
D. The proposed on-sale establishment with either ABC license type 40, 42 or 48
(bars, nightclubs), a verification that the establishment is not located within one thousand (1000)
feet of any existing schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, playgrounds or other alcoholic
beverage establishment with ABC license type 40, 42 or 48;
E. The proposed establishment is not located in a high-crime area as defined in
Business and Professions Code Section 23958.5(a), or where a disproportionate number of police
service calls occur.
Section 8.34.080 - Appeals from a determination on an application for use permit.
Any applicant or other person aggrieved by a decision of the director of public safety on
an application for a use permit required by this chapter, may appeal in writing the decision of the
director of public safety to the city manager by filing a complete notice of appeal no later than
ten (10) calendar days following the date the director of public safety gives notice of the
decision. To be deemed complete, the appeal must be in writing, state the grounds for the appeal,
include the address to which notice is to be mailed, be signed under penalty of perjury, and be
accompanied an appeal fee in an amount established by resolution. The city manager shall
render a written decision, including the grounds upon which the decision is either upheld or
overturned, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date that a complete notice of appeal was
received. The decision of the city manager shall be final.
Section 8.34.140 - Training requirements for all alcoholic beverage establishments.
A. Training. All sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages shall complete an in-person training
course in “Responsible Beverage Service” (RBS) within sixty (60) days of hire and shall
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renew certification every three (3) years from date of last RBS course attended. The course
must be an in-person training course either provided by or approved by the department of
public safety.
B. Employer Responsibility. Businesses found to have employees working as a seller or server
in violation of the training requirement of this section will be subject to penalty in
accordance with Section 8.34.210.
Section 8.34.150 - Annual permit fees.
The city council shall establish by resolution an annual use permit fee that shall be imposed on
each alcoholic beverage establishment issued a use permit pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter, including any new or modified establishment or deemed approved establishment issued
a permit pursuant to this chapter. The annual use permit fee shall be assessed for each alcoholic
beverage establishment on a sliding scale based on:
A. The hours of operation that alcohol is sold at the establishment;
B. The volume of alcohol sales at the establishment;
C. The estimated annual costs of the police services necessary to monitor and enforce the
operational standards and other use permit conditions and requirements for all
establishments within that license category; and
D. The estimated staff costs to bill and collect the annual permit fee.
Section 8.34.160 - Billing and payment.
All annual permit fees imposed on an alcoholic beverage establishment operating under a
use permit issued in the manner provided for by this chapter including "deemed approved"
establishments shall be billed by the finance department on or before the first day of January of
each year. The fee is due and payable immediately upon receipt, and will be deemed delinquent
if not paid within thirty (30) days of the bill's mailing.
Section 8.34.170 – Delinquency.
Delinquency in payment shall subject the permittee to collection in accordance with chapter
1.27 and any applicable late payment charges set forth in the administrative fees and fines
schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. Delinquency in payment shall also subject
the permittee to revocation of the permit in accordance with Section 8.34.240.
Section 8.34.180 - Establishment of alcohol permit fee account.
A. The city shall establish an "Alcohol Permit Fee Account" for the collection of the fees
described in this chapter.
B. Funds from the "Alcohol Permit Fee Account" shall be used only to recover costs incurred
by the city in regulating licensed alcohol establishments subject to this chapter, including
but not limited to education, inspections, monitoring and enforcement of the performance
standards, conditions of operation and regulations established for licensed alcohol
establishments, enforcement operations, administrative hearings and any other regulatory
costs.
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Section 8.34.190 - Report of expenditure of fees to be collected.
A. Not later than the last meeting of March in each calendar year, the enforcement officer shall
submit to the city council a report on the expenditures of the total of annual alcohol permit
fees collected.
B. The report shall set forth such matters as:
1. The prioritization of problems regarding enforcement of the performance standards,
conditions and regulations as set forth in this chapter related to the operation of licensed
alcohol establishments in the city of Rohnert Park.
2. Methods of mitigating such problems, through prevention, education and enforcement
of the performance standards, conditions and regulations.
3. The specific allocation of the fees to be collected to activities described in the report.
Section 8.34.200 - Violations.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a new or modified alcoholic beverage establishment:
1. Without a valid use permit issued in the manner provided by this chapter; or
2. In violation of any requirements and conditions of any applicable use permit issued
pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, any operational standards and
training requirements.
B. It is unlawful for any person to operate a deemed approved alcoholic establishment in
violation of the operational standards set forth in this chapter and incorporated into a permit
issued to the establishment pursuant to this chapter.
C. It is unlawful for any person, including any permittee or such permittee’s agent or employee,
to sell an alcoholic beverage, or cause an alcoholic beverage to be sold, to a decoy.
D. It is unlawful for any permittee of an establishment to allow a seller or server to sell
alcoholic beverages at their establishment in violation of the training requirement of this
chapter.
Section 8.34.210 - Penalties.
Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which may at the
discretion of the City Attorney or other enforcing authority be charged and prosecuted as an
infraction, and such person shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1.16 of this code.
Additionally, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject any other legal
remedies of the City, criminal or civil, as set forth in the code or available under law, including
but not limited to administrative citation pursuant to chapter 1.25. The City Council may
establish by resolution the amount of fines, fees or penalties to be collected by administrative
citation for violations of this chapter.
Section 8.34.230 - Revocation of Use Permit.
A. Preliminary Notice. Where the public safety department determines that an alcoholic
beverage establishment is operating in violation of the provisions of this chapter, including,
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but not limited to, any of the training requirements of this chapter or the requirements and
conditions of the use permit issued to such establishment, the department of public safety
will issue a notice to the permittee that describes the nature of the violation, the corrective
action to be taken, and the time within which the corrective action must be completed.
B. Notice of Hearing. If the permittee has not taken corrective action with the time specified,
the director of public safety shall provide the permittee with notice of a hearing. The notice
shall specify the facts which constitute the violation, specify the time, date, and place of the
hearing, and state that the permittee may be represented by counsel or other interested
persons. Said notice shall be served at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class
mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the permittee as indicated on the most recent use permit
application on file. Service shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit in the United
States mail.
C. Hearing. At the hearing, the permittee, his or her counsel, and any other interested person(s)
shall have the right to present evidence as to the facts upon which the director of public
safety proposes to revoke the use permit.
D. Notice of Decision. If after said hearing, the director of public safety finds that any of the
grounds for revocation exist, he or she shall within thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing
serve by first class mail, postage prepaid, a notice of decision upon the permittee and all
interested persons participating in the hearing. Said notice shall specify the findings of the
public safety director, the ground or grounds for his/her decision, and shall indicate the
appeal procedure.
E. Effective Date of Decision. The decision of the director of public safety shall be final and
binding on all interested parties ten (10) calendar days after the notice of decision is mailed,
unless an appeal is filed.
F. Appeal. The decision of the director of public safety to revoke a use permit may be appealed
in writing to the city manager by filing a complete notice of appeal no later than 10 calendar
days following the date the director of public safety gives notice of the decision. To be
deemed complete, the appeal must be in writing, state the grounds for appeal, include the
address to which notice is to be mailed, be signed under penalty of perjury, and be
accompanied by an appeal fee in amount established by resolution. The city manager shall
hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written appeal. At the hearing, the
appellant may present evidence in support of the contentions stated in the notice of appeal.
Any interested person(s), including the public safety director, may be allowed to participate
in the hearing and present evidence in support of the decision of the public safety director.
The city manager shall render a written decision, including the grounds upon which the
revocation is either upheld or overturned. A copy of the city manager's decision shall be
served by first class mail, postage prepaid, upon the appellant and all parties to the hearing
requesting same. The decision of the city manager shall be final.
Section 3. Notification to Existing Permittees. Within sixty (60) days following the
effective date of this ordinance, the director of public safety shall provide each permittee of an
alcohol beverage establishment within the City of Rohnert Park with a copy of the provisions of
this ordinance and call the permittee’s attention to the requirement that the establishment be
operated in accordance with the training requirements set forth in 8.134.140.
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Section 4. Environmental Review. The City Council finds and determines that this
Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA Guidelines”) because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately.
The City Council also finds the approval of this ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days
after its adoption.
Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be
published in the manner required by law.
This ordinance was introduced on February 26, 2019, and adopted by the Council of the
City of Rohnert Park, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
___________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney
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I, JOANNE BUERGLER, CITY CLERK of the City of Rohnert Park, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 12 day of March, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SETTING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND FINES
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8.34 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
WHEREAS, on February, 26, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance No. 930, which revises Chapter 8.34 — Use
Permits for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2019, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted
Ordinance No. 930, to take effect 30 days from the date of adoption; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 930 provides that certain administrative fees, fines and
penalties may be established by resolution of the City Council, including the annual use permit
fee under section 8.34.150, the administrative fee for appeals under sections 8.34.080 and
8.34.230, administrative fees and fines for late payments pursuant to Section 8.34.170, and
penalties amounts for violations to be collected via administrative citation under section
8.34.210; and
WHEREAS, section 8.34.050 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code provides that all
applications for a use permit shall be accompanied by an application fee in amount established by
resolution of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby adopt the following schedule of administrative fees and fines:
1. The application fee, pursuant to section 8.34.050 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code,
is hereby set at $250 dollars.
2. The annual use permit fee, pursuant to section 8.34.150 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, shall be based on the following matrix reflecting the City’s regulatory costs:
Hours of Alcohol
Sales
Fee
Annual Volume of
Alcohol Sales
Fee
No later than 10
p.m.
$25 0 to $100,000 $50
No later than
midnight
$100 $100,001 to
$300,000
$250
No later than 2 a.m. $200 Over $300,000 $500
3. In accordance with sections 8.34.170 and 1.27.030 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, a late payment charge is established at $250 dollars per delinquency of annual use permit
fees.
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4. In accordance with sections 8.34.210 and 1.25.080 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, administrative fines for violations of section 8.34.200 are hereby established in the amount
of $250 dollars per violation.
5. The administrative appeal fee under sections 8.34.080 and 8.34.230 is hereby set at
$250 dollars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Resolution supersedes Resolution No.
2008-10 previously establishing use permit fees for alcohol beverage establishments.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
ADAMS: _________MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
ITEM NO. 7D2
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Development Services
Submitted By: Mary Grace Pawson, Development Services Director
Prepared By: Eydie Tacata, Management Analyst
Agenda Title Amendments to Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Fiscal Year
2018-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for adjustments to funding appropriations
and fund transfers to the Capital Improvement Project Fund (Fund 310), Refuse Road Impact
Fund (Fund 125), Wilfred Avenue Maintenance Fund (Fund 177), and Water Capital Project
Fund (Fund 541).
BACKGROUND: The City Council approved the current CIP Budget on June 12, 2018. When
staff develops the CIP Budget for Council consideration, the best available information at the
time is used to estimate project budgets and the necessary appropriations from various special
revenue funds, utility enterprise funds or reserves to fund the projects. However, as the year
progresses, changes may occur in projects that require amending the CIP Budget and adjusting
funding appropriations. The City Council authorizes CIP Budget amendments by formal action,
unless otherwise delegated.
Staff is seeking the Council’s consideration and approval of amendments to the FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget for funding appropriations to projects within the Capital Improvement Project Fund
(Fund 310, which generally includes City facilities and transportation system capital projects),
Refuse Road Impact Fund (Fund 125), Wilfred Avenue Maintenance Fund (Fund 177), and
Water Capital Project Fund (Fund 541).
PROPOSED CIP BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND FUNDING APPROPRIATIONS:
Exhibit A to the Resolution: FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Amendments (Project Budgets and Funding
Appropriations) lists the proposed amendments to the FY 2018-19 CIP Budget for consideration.
Below is a narrative description of the reasons for the adjustments.
(1) Pavement Preservation Projects Are Completed Under Budget and Can Release
Appropriations for Other Projects
Several of the pavement preservation projects in the FY 2018-19 CIP have been completed under
budget and are able to release funding appropriations of Refuse Road Impact Fund (RRIF)
monies, which will be available to other pavement projects. Two projects – Enterprise/Seed
Farm Drive Rehabilitation (Proj. No. 2014-04) and 2017 Preventative Maintenance Project
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(2017-08) – are on track to be closed out under budget. Another project – Martin Avenue
Reconstruction (Proj. No. 2017-15) – was reduced in scope, as it originally included segments
of Commerce Boulevard which were later removed from the project when more appropriate
pavement treatments were chosen for those segments. The total available RRIF appropriation
that can be released from these projects is $383,020. It is proposed to use $308,020 of this
appropriation on J & L Sections Pavement Preservation (Proj. No. 2018-33), increasing this
project’s budget to $808,020. The remaining $75,000 of excess appropriation is proposed to be
reduced from the total transfer of RRIF to Fund 310, and instead appropriated within Fund 125
to Pavement Repair Services (Proj. No. 2015-11). The increased project budget of $175,000 in
FY 2018-19 will allow more streets to be repaved during the summer 2019 construction season.
Gas Tax monies appropriated to the Martin Avenue project and the Redwood Drive and
Commerce Boulevard Resurfacing (Proj. No. 2015-23) are also similarly available to be
released as these projects are now complete. Staff is proposing to appropriate the $92,452 in Gas
Tax funds released from these two projects to the Southwest/Commerce Roundabout (Proj.
No. 2017-07).
The Circle Drive Rehabilitation (Proj. No. 2017-16) and Golis Drive Parking Lot Repairs
(Proj. No, 2017-23) were completed with a combination of economical yet effective pavement
preservation treatments that lowered the cost of the projects below the original budget estimate.
Unused Infrastructure Reserve Fund appropriations of $230,817 from the Circle Drive project
and $119,272 in the Golis Park project are available. Another $6,719 in Infrastructure Reserve
Fund monies appropriated to the 2017 Preventative Maintenance Project is also available to be
released from this completed project. It is proposed that the total $356,808 from these projects be
appropriated to the Sunrise Park Improvements (Proj. No. 2017-25). The Sunrise Park
Improvement Project makes path-of-travel and landscape improvements to Sunrise Park that will
support the new all-weather field currently being constructed by the SOMO Village owner.
(2) Traffic Flow Improvements Projects Require Appropriations Adjustments
To address traffic flow concerns and upgrade the City’s traffic management system, the FY
2018-19 CIP included the Traffic Signals System Implementation (Proj. No. 2016-07),
Emergency Preemption (Proj. No. 2018-29), Protected/Permissive Signal Head Conversion
(Proj. No. 2018-30) and a Traffic Improvement Project (Proj. No 2018-31). The Traffic
Improvement Project was created as a placeholder for urgent traffic system needs that might
arise this fiscal year, with $300,000 in funds appropriated from the Casino MOU Supplemental
Fund (Fund 184). It is proposed that this be released and re-appropriated in the amount of
$100,000 to the Traffic Signals System Implementation, $75,000 to the Emergency Preemption,
and $125,000 to the Protected/Permissive Signal Head Conversion, projects which are all well
along this year in implementation, design or preliminary engineering.
(3) New Funding Appropriations Are Needed for Emerging Projects
Subsidence of the soil and/or subgrade is occurring in the drainage swale along Wilfred Avenue
and needs to be addressed before the sidewalk fails. It is proposed that $60,000 from the Wilfred
Maintenance Fund (Fund 177) be appropriated to a new Wilfred Avenue Road Drainage
Rehabilitation (Proj. No. 2019-16), so that repairs can be made this year.
The Snyder Lane Widening (Proj. No. 2014-01) completed in 2016 included riparian habitat
enhancements on Copeland Creek as part of the project’s environmental impact mitigation. For
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various reasons, the plantings are not likely to survive through the monitoring period unless
measures are taken to protect and/or restore the plantings, or other mitigations are implemented
to the resource agencies’ satisfaction. The project also impacted privately-owned fences directly
adjacent to the construction and City-landscaped areas along Snyder Lane. It is proposed that
funding in the amount of $42,000 from the Public Facilities Finance Fee Fund (Fund 165) be
appropriated to the Snyder Lane Widening Mitigation (Proj. No. 310-1401-400-5901) to fund
the habitat mitigation plantings and the fence restorations.
Public Works Water Division staff are preparing for another round of well rehabilitations and
have identified $120,000 in the water operational budget, funded by the Water Utility Fund. It is
proposed that a new Wells 16, 27, and 39 Rehabilitation Project (Proj. No. 2019-17) be created
in Water Capital Projects Fund (Fund 541) and funds appropriated to the water operations line
item 511-0000-400-9510 be transferred to Fund 541 for the new well rehabilitation project.
(4) Use Fund Balance for Funding Appropriations to Meet Timeliness Requirements
Two special funds – Development Improvement Per Acre Fee Fund (Fund 110) and the
Copeland Creek Drainage Fee Fund (Fund 191) – contain revenue from long-established fees
charged to new development. Both funds have small fund balances that must be appropriated and
expended to comply with timeliness requirements of the use of development impact fees. As
Fund 110 monies must be used on water infrastructure, it is proposed that the $6,951 fund
balance be appropriated to the Keiser Avenue Parallel Pipeline (Proj. No. 2017-18) which
upgrades the existing water line to serve new development on the east side of Rohnert Park. As
Fund 191 monies are to be used to maintain drainage and flood-protection function of Copeland
Creek, it is proposed that the $913 remaining in fund balance be appropriated to the Copeland
Creek Detention Basin Project (Proj. No. 2006-04).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: The recommended action is consistent with Strategic
Plan Goal D – Continue to Develop a Vibrant Community.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
Option 1: Approve the proposed CIP budget amendment. The use of these restricted funds as
shown uses available fund balance effectively, responds to development impact fee requirements
(i.e. timeliness of usage), and also responds to requests from the City Council and the Rohnert
Park community to deliver desired projects and studies to improve infrastructure and facilities.
This option is recommended.
Option 2: Do not approve the proposed amendments at this time, but provide staff with direction
to return with different funding appropriations. It may be possible to appropriate funds from
sources other than the ones specifically recommended, and return with a revised amendment at a
later date, or to address the funding shortfall in the CIP budget in the next fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: The total fiscal impact of the proposed budget
amendment is a net decrease of $32,087 in transfers to Fund 310, a net increase of $126,951 in
transfers to the Water Capital Projects Fund (Fund 541), net new appropriation of $75,000 in the
Refuse Road Impact Fund (Fund 125) and net new appropriation of $60,000 in the Wilfred
Avenue Maintenance Fund (Fund 177). There is no impact to the General Fund as all of these
appropriations and transfers occur in special revenue, enterprise, reserve, or capital project funds
outside of the General Fund.
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Department Head Approval Date: 02/25/2018
Finance Director Approval Date: 02/27/2018
City Attorney Approval Date: NA
City Manager Approval Date: 02/27/2018
Attachments:
1. Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Budget and Related Actions
2. Resolution Exhibit A - FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Amendments (Project Budgets and
Funding Appropriations)
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-19
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET AND RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted the
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years 2018-19 through
2022-23 and approved projects for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and
WHEREAS, the CIP budget for FY 2018-19 requires amendments and authorization to
adjust appropriations due to changes in project scope, costs and schedules resulting in more or
less funding appropriation needed for existing projects in the approved CIP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to amend the budget and increase
appropriations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park does hereby resolve, determine, find and order as follows:
Section 1: CIP Budget Adjustment. The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby
authorize and adopt the Budget Amendments to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2018-19 as shown in Exhibit A - FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Amendments (Project
Budgets and Funding Appropriations) (“Exhibit A”), which is attached hereto and incorporated
by this reference.
Section 2. Finance Director Authorization. The Finance Director is authorized to appropriate
funds for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the projects shown in Exhibit A.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
__________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A
ADAMS: _________ MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
Exhibit A to Resolution:
FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Amendments (Project Budgets and Funding Appropriations)
TABLE 1-A: AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS from FUNDS 125, 130 and 640 and TRANSFERS TO FUND 310
Project Funding
Prior to FY 2018-19
Adopted
FY 2018-19
CIP Budget Funding
Proposed
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget Amendment
Proposed Amended
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget
From Refuse
Road Impact Fund
(Fund 125)
From Gas Tax
Fund
(Fund 130)
From Infrastructure
Reserve
(Fund 640)
Total Proposed Change in
Fund Appropriations for
each Project
Total Project Funding for
all years including
proposed amendment
Project Name A B C (B + C)D E F D+E+F (A + B + C)
1 Enterprise / Seed Farm Drive
Project No. 2014-04
2 2017 Preventative Maintenance
Project No. 2017-08
3 Martin Avenue Reconstruction
Project No. 2017-15
3 J & L Sections Pavement Preservation
Project No. 2018-33
4 Redwood / Commerce Resurfacing
Project No. 2015-23
5 Southwest/Commerce Roundabout
Project No. 2017-07
6 Circle Drive Rehabilitation
Project No. 2017-16
7 Golis Park Parking Lot Repair
Project No. 2017-23
8 Sunrise Park Improvements
Project No. 2017-25
TOTAL 6,328,671$ 1,367,793$ (75,000)$ 1,292,793$ (75,000)$ -$ -$ (75,000)$ 7,621,464$
TABLE 1-B: AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATIONS from FUNDS 184, 165 and 191 and TRANSFERS TO FUND 310
Project Funding
Prior to FY 2018-19
Adopted
FY 2018-19
CIP Budget Funding
Proposed
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget Amendment
Proposed Amended
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget
From
Casino MOU
Supplemental
(Fund 184)
From
Public Facilities
Finance Fee
(Fund 165)
From
Copeland Creek
Drainage Fee
(Fund 191)
Total Proposed Change in
Fund Appropriations for
each Project
Total Project Funding for
all years including
proposed amendment
Project Name A B C (B + C)D E F D+E+F (A + B + C)
9 Traffic Signals System Implementation
Project No. 2016-07
10 Emergency Preemption
Project No. 2018-29
11 Protected/Permissive Signal Heads
Project No. 2018-30
12 Traffic Improvement Project
Project No. 2018-31
13 Snyder Lane Widening Mitigation
Project No. 310-1401-400-5901
14 Copeland Creek Detention Basin
Project No. 2006-04
TOTAL 1,528,259$ 2,138,280$ 42,913$ 2,181,193$ -$ 42,000$ 913$ 42,913$ 3,709,452$
1,786,640$
-$
-$
-$
CHANGES IN
FY 2018-19 CIP BUDGET TRANSFERS OUT to CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND 310)
760,938$ 1,024,789$ 913$ 1,025,702$ -$ 913$
-$
42,000$
-$ (300,000)$
132,000$ 90,000$ -$ 42,000$
(300,000)$
-$
-$
42,000$
913$
-$ 42,000$
-$
-$ 300,000$ (300,000)$ -$
75,000$ 275,000$
-$ 250,000$ 125,000$ 375,000$ 125,000$
-$ -$ 200,000$ 75,000$ 275,000$ 75,000$
125,000$ 375,000$
856,808$
677,321$ 363,491$ 100,000$ 463,491$ 100,000$ -$
356,808$ 500,000$ -$ 356,808$ 356,808$ -$ -$ 356,808$
CURRENT PROJECT BUDGET
100,000$ 1,140,812$ -$
(119,272)$
(230,817)$ 989,183$
230,000$ -$ (119,272)$ (119,272)$ -$ -$
-$ (230,817)$ 1,220,000$ -$ (230,817)$ (230,817)$ -$
(119,272)$ 110,728$
92,452$ 1,785,985$
849,893$
825,740$ 867,793$ 92,452$ 960,245$ -$ 92,452$ -$
(29,773)$ 879,666$ -$ (29,773)$ (29,773)$ -$ (29,773)$ -$
808,020$
(392,679)$ 557,321$
704,140$
950,000$ -$ (392,679)$ (392,679)$ (330,000)$ (62,679)$ -$
(24,125)$
-$ -$ 500,000$ 308,020$ 808,020$ 308,020$ -$ 308,020$
959,386$
728,265$ -$ (24,125)$ (24,125)$ (17,406)$ -$ (6,719)$
-$ (35,614)$
CURRENT PROJECT BUDGET
CHANGES IN
FY 2018-19 CIP BUDGET
995,000$ -$ (35,614)$ (35,614)$ (35,614)$ -$
TRANSFERS OUT to CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND 310)
Exhibit A to Resolution:
FY 2018-19 CIP Budget Amendments (Project Budgets and Funding Appropriations)
TABLE 2: APPROPRIATIONS ADJUSTMENTS wtihin SPECIAL FUNDS
Project Funding
Prior to FY 2018-19
Adopted
FY 2018-19
CIP Budget Funding
Proposed
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget Amendment
Proposed Amended
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget
Within
Refuse
Road Impact Fund
(Fund 125)
Within
Wilfred Ave.
Maintenance Fund
(Fund 177)
Total Proposed
Change in Fund
Appropriations for
each Project
Total Project Funding for
all years including
proposed amendment
Project Name A B C (B + C)D E D+E (A + B + C)
15 Pavement Repair Services
Project No. 2015-11
16 Wilfred Avenue Road Drainage Rehab
Project No. 2019-16
TOTAL 100,000$ 100,000$ 135,000$ 235,000$ 75,000$ 60,000$ 135,000$ 335,000$
TABLE 3: ADJUSTMENTS to FUNDS 110 AND 511 APPROPRIATIONS and TRANSFERS TO FUND 541
Project Funding
Prior to FY 2018-19
Adopted
FY 2018-19
CIP Budget Funding
Proposed
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget Amendment
Proposed Amended
FY 2018-19 CIP
Budget
From
Development
Per Acre Fee
(Fund 110)
From
Water Utility Fund
Reduce Line Item
(511-9510)
Total Proposed
Change in Fund
Appropriations for
each Project
Total Project Funding for
all years including
proposed amendment
Project Name A B C (B + C)D E D+E (A + B + C)
17 Keiser Avenue Parallel Pipeline
Project No. 2017-18
18 Well 16, 27, 39 Rehabilitation
Project No. 2019-17
TOTAL 1,333,683$ 3,810,523$ 126,951$ 3,937,474$ 6,951$ 120,000$ 126,951$ 5,271,157$
NEW APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN SPECIAL FUNDSCURRENT PROJECT BUDGET
-$
75,000$ 275,000$ 75,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 75,000$ 175,000$
CHANGES IN
FY 2018-19 CIP BUDGET
-$
60,000$
-$ -$ 120,000$ 120,000$ -$ 120,000$ 120,000$ 120,000$
60,000$
CURRENT PROJECT BUDGET
CHANGES IN
FY 2018-19 CIP BUDGET
1,333,683$ 3,810,523$ 6,951$ 3,817,474$ 6,951$ -$ 6,951$ 5,151,157$
60,000$ -$ -$ 60,000$ 60,000$
TRANSFERS OUT to WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
(FUND 541)
ITEM NO. 7D3
1
Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Human Resources
Submitted By: Victoria Perrault, Human Resources Director
Prepared By: Tracy Rankin, Human Resources Analyst
Agenda Title: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing and Approving the
City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates and Ranges revised February 13,
2019
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the attached resolution authorizing and approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay
Rates and Ranges revised February 13, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
Council approved the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates and Ranges document dated
December 23, 2018 on January 8, 2019, pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-001. Since that
date, the following position and salary changes have been approved and/or require updating:
Description Action Approval
Deputy Director of Community
Services (DDCS)
New position; add to pay rates and ranges
Management Unit
Existing Range 94
$8,272.31 - $10,054.42 Monthly
Resolution No. 2019-
18 dated 02/12/19
Stipends by Unit Add In-District Pay $150/month to the
following units:
• RPPSMA
*Inactive stipend; closed to new hires -
non-pensionable
N/A - correction
In addition, Miscellaneous Part-Time Hourly Range 45 requires updating as shown below to
effectively address Labor Code regulations regarding employees who work split shifts:
Miscellaneous Part-Time Hourly Range 45
Step 1 $13.75
Step 2 $14.35
$14.25
Step 3 $14.75
Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to Build a
Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ITEM NO. 7D3
2
The updated Step 2 rate for positions in the Miscellaneous Part-Time Hourly Range 45 will go
into effect the pay period beginning March 17, 2019.
ANALYSIS:
California Public Employees’ Retirement Law at Section 570.5 of the California Code of
Regulations Title 2 requires the City Pay Rates and Ranges document published on the City’s
internet site to be approved, in its entirety, by the City Council each time a modification is
made.
Attached as Exhibit A to this staff report is the updated City of Rohnert Park Current Pay
Rates and Ranges revised February 13, 2019 that incorporates the changes listed above. Staff
recommends that the Council adopt the updated Pay Rates and Ranges by resolution.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
This is not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
There is no fiscal impact.
Department Head Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 03/06/19
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
Finance Director Approval Date:
Attachments (list in packet assembly order):
1. Resolution Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates
and Ranges revised February 13, 2019
2. Exhibit “A” City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates and Ranges revised
February 13, 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CURRENT PAY
RATES AND RANGES REVISED FEBRUARY 13, 2019
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law, at Section 570.5 of the
California Code of Regulations Title 2, requires the City of Rohnert Park to publish the City’s
Current Pay Rates and Ranges on the City’s internet site and the City Council to approve the Pay
Rates and Ranges in its entirety each time a modification is made; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the City Pay Rates and Ranges
document dated December 23, 2018 on January 8, 2019 pursuant to Resolution No. 2019-001 and
position and salary changes have been subsequently approved and/or require updating; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated City Pay Rates
and Ranges document revised February 13, 2019 attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby approve the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates and Ranges revised
February 13, 2019 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby directed to execute
documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A
ADAMS: _________ MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
Exhibit A
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CURRENT PAY RATES & RANGES
Revised February 13, 2019
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - PAY RATES AND RANGES
Management Unit (Unrepresented)
Page 1
N/R CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
City Council (COUN)N/A $223.41 $484.06
N/R CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
City Manager (CMGR)N/A $19,583.33 $235,000.00
(By Employment Contract)
RANGE 105 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Director of Public Safety (SDIR)N/A 1 $76.31 $6,105.01 $13,227.51 $158,730.16
(By Employment Contract)2 $80.13 $6,410.26 $13,888.89 $166,666.67
3 $84.13 $6,730.77 $14,583.33 $175,000.00
4 $88.34 $7,067.31 $15,312.50 $183,750.00
5 $92.76 $7,420.67 $16,078.13 $192,937.50
RANGE 103 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Assistant City Manager (ACM)M 1 $68.48 $5,478.43 $11,869.94 $142,439.28
(By Employment Contract)2 $71.91 $5,752.43 $12,463.60 $149,563.25
3 $75.50 $6,040.31 $13,087.34 $157,048.09
4 $79.28 $6,342.07 $13,741.15 $164,893.81
5 $83.24 $6,659.25 $14,428.38 $173,140.51
RANGE 100 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Director of Development Services (DODS)M 1 $60.08 $4,806.55 $10,414.18 $124,970.18
Director of Public Works and Community 2 $63.08 $5,046.62 $10,934.33 $131,212.01
Services (PWCS)3 $66.24 $5,299.02 $11,481.22 $137,774.61
4 $69.55 $5,563.77 $12,054.83 $144,658.00
5 $73.02 $5,841.88 $12,657.41 $151,888.89
RANGE 98 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
City Engineer (CENG)M 1 $57.88 $4,630.22 $10,032.14 $120,385.72
Finance Director/City Treasurer (FDIR)2 $60.77 $4,861.55 $10,533.36 $126,400.32
Human Resources Director (HRDIR)3 $63.81 $5,104.71 $11,060.20 $132,722.34
4 $67.00 $5,360.20 $11,613.76 $139,365.14
5 $70.35 $5,628.03 $12,194.06 $146,328.72
RANGE 94 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
City Clerk (CCLERK)M 1 $47.72 $3,817.99 $8,272.31 $99,267.76
Civilian Fire Marshal (CFM)2 $50.11 $4,008.71 $8,685.54 $104,226.47
Deputy City Engineer (DCENG)3 $52.61 $4,209.20 $9,119.93 $109,439.13
Deputy Director of Community Services (DDCS)4 $55.24 $4,419.45 $9,575.48 $114,905.74
Development Engineering Manager/ 5 $58.01 $4,640.50 $10,054.42 $120,653.03
Building Official (DEMG)
Planning Manager (PLMG)
PW Operations Manager - General Services
(PWOMG)
PW Operations Manager - Utilities (PWOMU)
RANGE 96 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Deputy Chief (DCPS)P 1 $65.08 $5,206.54 $11,280.83 $135,370.00
2 $68.34 $5,466.87 $11,844.88 $142,138.50
3 $71.75 $5,740.21 $12,437.12 $149,245.43
4 $75.34 $6,027.22 $13,058.98 $156,707.70
5 $79.11 $6,328.58 $13,711.92 $164,543.08
Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA)
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Management Unit (Unrepresented)
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RANGE 95 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Lieutenant (LIEU)P 1 $54.92 $4,393.85 $9,520.01 $114,240.13
2 $57.67 $4,613.23 $9,995.33 $119,943.92
3 $60.54 $4,843.44 $10,494.12 $125,929.38
4 $63.57 $5,085.38 $11,018.33 $132,219.98
5 $66.75 $5,339.97 $11,569.93 $138,839.20
6 $69.75 $5,580.27 $12,090.58 $145,086.96
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Confidential Unit (Unrepresented)
Page 3
RANGE 70-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Human Resources Technician Trainee (HRTT)X 1 $19.32 $1,545.81 $3,349.25 $40,190.95
2 $20.29 $1,622.92 $3,516.32 $42,195.81
3 $21.30 $1,704.14 $3,692.30 $44,307.61
4 $22.37 $1,789.47 $3,877.19 $46,526.33
5 $23.49 $1,878.92 $4,071.00 $48,851.98
RANGE 72-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Human Resources Technician (HRT)X 1 $25.27 $2,021.32 $4,379.53 $52,554.31
2 $26.53 $2,122.59 $4,598.95 $55,187.37
3 $27.86 $2,228.49 $4,828.39 $57,940.72
4 $29.25 $2,340.04 $5,070.09 $60,841.10
5 $30.72 $2,457.25 $5,324.04 $63,888.50
RANGE 74-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Administrative Assistant - Confidential (AACU)X 1 $26.44 $2,115.39 $4,583.35 $55,000.25
2 $27.77 $2,221.29 $4,812.80 $57,753.60
3 $29.15 $2,332.33 $5,053.38 $60,640.61
4 $30.61 $2,449.02 $5,306.22 $63,674.65
5 $32.14 $2,571.37 $5,571.31 $66,855.71
RANGE 76-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Payroll/Fiscal Specialist (PFS)X 1 $27.86 $2,229.00 $4,829.51 $57,954.09
2 $29.26 $2,340.56 $5,071.21 $60,854.46
3 $30.72 $2,457.76 $5,325.16 $63,901.87
4 $32.26 $2,580.63 $5,591.36 $67,096.29
5 $33.87 $2,709.66 $5,870.93 $70,451.11
RANGE 78-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Senior Payroll/Fiscal Specialist (SPFS)X 1 $29.25 $2,340.04 $5,070.09 $60,841.10
2 $30.72 $2,457.25 $5,324.04 $63,888.50
3 $32.25 $2,580.11 $5,590.24 $67,082.93
4 $33.86 $2,709.14 $5,869.81 $70,437.74
5 $35.56 $2,844.86 $6,163.86 $73,966.31
RANGE 84-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Assistant City Clerk (ACCL)X 1 $34.71 $2,776.49 $6,015.72 $72,188.66
Human Resources Analyst (HRA)2 $36.44 $2,915.29 $6,316.45 $75,797.42
3 $38.27 $3,061.28 $6,632.78 $79,593.31
4 $40.18 $3,214.47 $6,964.69 $83,576.32
5 $42.19 $3,375.38 $7,313.32 $87,759.81
RANGE 88-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Accounting Services Supervisor (ASSP)X 1 $38.25 $3,059.74 $6,629.43 $79,553.21
2 $40.16 $3,212.93 $6,961.35 $83,536.22
3 $42.17 $3,373.32 $7,308.86 $87,706.35
4 $44.27 $3,541.94 $7,674.19 $92,090.33
5 $46.48 $3,718.78 $8,057.35 $96,688.16
RANGE 92-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Supervising Accountant (SUPAC)X 1 $40.14 $3,210.88 $6,956.90 $83,482.76
2 $42.14 $3,371.26 $7,304.41 $87,652.88
3 $44.25 $3,539.88 $7,669.74 $92,036.86
4 $46.46 $3,716.72 $8,052.89 $96,634.70
5 $48.79 $3,902.81 $8,456.09 $101,473.12
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Confidential Unit (Unrepresented)
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RANGE 94-CF CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Senior Analyst (SRAN)X 1 $42.78 $3,422.16 $7,414.67 $88,976.10
2 $44.92 $3,593.34 $7,785.58 $93,426.91
3 $47.17 $3,773.27 $8,175.41 $98,104.94
4 $49.52 $3,961.93 $8,584.18 $103,010.18
5 $52.00 $4,160.36 $9,014.11 $108,169.38
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Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
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RANGE 61 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Office Assistant I (OA1)X 1 $19.32 $1,545.81 $3,349.25 $40,190.95
2 $20.29 $1,622.92 $3,516.32 $42,195.81
3 $21.30 $1,704.14 $3,692.30 $44,307.61
4 $22.37 $1,789.47 $3,877.19 $46,526.33
5 $23.49 $1,878.92 $4,071.00 $48,851.98
RANGE 63 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Animal Health Technician (AHT)X 1 $20.29 $1,622.92 $3,516.32 $42,195.81
2 $21.30 $1,704.14 $3,692.30 $44,307.61
3 $22.37 $1,789.47 $3,877.19 $46,526.33
4 $23.49 $1,878.92 $4,071.00 $48,851.98
5 $24.66 $1,973.00 $4,274.83 $51,297.92
RANGE 64 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Community Services Program Coordinator I/II - Level I (CSPC)X 1 $20.72 $1,657.36 $3,590.94 $43,091.32
Public Safety Records Clerk (PSRC)2 $21.75 $1,740.12 $3,770.27 $45,243.22
3 $22.84 $1,827.00 $3,958.50 $47,502.04
4 $23.98 $1,918.51 $4,156.76 $49,881.15
5 $25.18 $2,014.64 $4,365.05 $52,380.55
RANGE 66 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Accounting Specialist I/II – Level I (ASP1)X 1 $21.75 $1,740.12 $3,770.27 $45,243.22
2 $22.84 $1,827.00 $3,958.50 $47,502.04
3 $23.98 $1,918.51 $4,156.76 $49,881.15
4 $25.18 $2,014.64 $4,365.05 $52,380.55
5 $26.44 $2,115.39 $4,583.35 $55,000.25
RANGE 68 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Secretary I (SEC1)X 1 $22.84 $1,827.00 $3,958.50 $47,502.04
2 $23.98 $1,918.51 $4,156.76 $49,881.15
3 $25.18 $2,014.64 $4,365.05 $52,380.55
4 $26.44 $2,115.39 $4,583.35 $55,000.25
5 $27.77 $2,221.29 $4,812.80 $57,753.60
RANGE 70 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Accounting Specialist I/II – Level II (ASP2)X 1 $23.98 $1,918.51 $4,156.76 $49,881.15
Technical Director (TECH)2 $25.18 $2,014.64 $4,365.05 $52,380.55
3 $26.44 $2,115.39 $4,583.35 $55,000.25
4 $27.77 $2,221.29 $4,812.80 $57,753.60
5 $29.15 $2,332.33 $5,053.38 $60,640.61
RANGE 74 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Administrative Assistant (AABS) X 1 $26.44 $2,115.39 $4,583.35 $55,000.25
Community Development Assistant (SEC5)2 $27.77 $2,221.29 $4,812.80 $57,753.60
Community Services Program Coordinator I/II - Level II (CSPC2)3 $29.15 $2,332.33 $5,053.38 $60,640.61
Engineering Technician I/II - Level I (ENGT)4 $30.61 $2,449.02 $5,306.22 $63,674.65
GIS Technician (GIST)5 $32.14 $2,571.37 $5,571.31 $66,855.71
Information Systems Technician I (IST1)
RANGE 76 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Property Technician (PRPT)X 1 $27.86 $2,229.00 $4,829.51 $57,954.09
2 $29.26 $2,340.56 $5,071.21 $60,854.46
3 $30.72 $2,457.76 $5,325.16 $63,901.87
4 $32.26 $2,580.63 $5,591.36 $67,096.29
5 $33.87 $2,709.66 $5,870.93 $70,451.11
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Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
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RANGE 78 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Engineering Technician I/II - Level II (EGT2)X 1 $29.15 $2,332.33 $5,053.38 $60,640.61
Information Systems Technician II (IST2)2 $30.61 $2,449.20 $5,306.59 $63,679.10
3 $32.14 $2,571.54 $5,571.68 $66,860.16
4 $33.75 $2,700.32 $5,850.69 $70,208.29
5 $35.44 $2,835.09 $6,142.70 $73,712.36
RANGE 81 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Animal Shelter Supervisor (ALSS)X 1 $31.47 $2,517.40 $5,454.36 $65,452.30
Code Compliance Officer I/II - Level I (CCO)2 $33.04 $2,643.34 $5,727.24 $68,726.92
Community Services Supervisor (CSSV)3 $34.69 $2,775.46 $6,013.49 $72,161.93
Crime Analyst (CRA)4 $36.43 $2,914.26 $6,314.22 $75,770.69
PT Fire Inspector (FINS)5 $38.25 $3,059.74 $6,629.43 $79,553.21
Performing Arts Center Supervisor (PACS)
Planner I/II - Level I (PLNR1)
Purchasing Agent (PAGT)
RANGE 83 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Works Inspector (PWIN)X 1 $33.04 $2,642.83 $5,726.13 $68,713.55
2 $34.69 $2,774.94 $6,012.38 $72,148.56
3 $36.42 $2,913.74 $6,313.11 $75,757.33
4 $38.24 $3,059.22 $6,628.32 $79,539.85
5 $40.16 $3,212.42 $6,960.24 $83,522.85
RANGE 85 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Environmental Coordinator (EVC)X 1 $34.69 $2,775.46 $6,013.49 $72,161.93
Property and Records Supervisor (PARS)2 $36.43 $2,914.26 $6,314.22 $75,770.69
3 $38.25 $3,059.74 $6,629.43 $79,553.21
4 $40.16 $3,212.93 $6,961.35 $83,536.22
5 $42.17 $3,373.32 $7,308.86 $87,706.35
RANGE 87 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Accountant (ACCT)X 1 $36.43 $2,914.26 $6,314.22 $75,770.69
Code Compliance Officer I/II - Level II (CCO2)2 $38.25 $3,059.74 $6,629.43 $79,553.21
Management Analyst (MANA)3 $40.16 $3,212.93 $6,961.35 $83,536.22
Planner I/II - Level II (PLNR2)4 $42.17 $3,373.32 $7,308.86 $87,706.35
5 $44.27 $3,541.94 $7,674.19 $92,090.33
RANGE 89 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Information Systems Analyst (ISAN)X 1 $38.25 $3,059.74 $6,629.43 $79,553.21
2 $40.16 $3,212.93 $6,961.35 $83,536.22
3 $42.17 $3,373.32 $7,308.86 $87,706.35
4 $44.27 $3,541.94 $7,674.19 $92,090.33
5 $46.48 $3,718.78 $8,057.35 $96,688.16
RANGE 90 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Project Manager (PMCD)X 1 $39.06 $3,124.51 $6,769.78 $81,237.32
2 $41.01 $3,280.79 $7,108.38 $85,300.50
3 $43.06 $3,444.78 $7,463.68 $89,564.17
4 $45.21 $3,616.99 $7,836.81 $94,041.74
5 $47.47 $3,797.94 $8,228.87 $98,746.49
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RANGE 92 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Civil Engineer (CIVE)X 1 $40.14 $3,210.88 $6,956.90 $83,482.76
Community Services Manager (CSMG)2 $42.14 $3,371.26 $7,304.41 $87,652.88
Information Systems Operations Manager (ISOM)3 $44.25 $3,539.88 $7,669.74 $92,036.86
Planner III - Housing Specialist (PLNR3H)4 $46.46 $3,716.72 $8,052.89 $96,634.70
5 $48.79 $3,902.81 $8,456.09 $101,473.12
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RANGE 52W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Maintenance Worker Trainee (MWT)1 $16.26 $1,300.59 $2,817.96 $33,815.46
2 $17.07 $1,365.88 $2,959.41 $35,512.92
3 $17.93 $1,434.25 $3,107.55 $37,290.57
4 $18.83 $1,506.22 $3,263.48 $39,161.78
5 $19.77 $1,581.79 $3,427.21 $41,126.55
RANGE 60W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Landscape Maintenance Worker (LMW)1 $19.32 $1,545.81 $3,349.25 $40,190.95
2 $20.29 $1,622.92 $3,516.32 $42,195.81
3 $21.30 $1,704.14 $3,692.30 $44,307.61
4 $22.37 $1,789.47 $3,877.19 $46,526.33
5 $23.49 $1,878.92 $4,071.00 $48,851.98
RANGE 64W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Meter Technician (PWMT)1 $21.17 $1,693.34 $3,668.91 $44,026.93
2 $22.23 $1,778.16 $3,852.69 $46,232.28
3 $23.34 $1,867.10 $4,045.38 $48,544.57
4 $24.51 $1,960.66 $4,248.10 $50,977.14
5 $25.74 $2,058.85 $4,460.83 $53,530.01
RANGE 70W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Maintenance Worker I (MW1)1 $25.90 $2,071.70 $4,488.68 $53,864.15
2 $27.19 $2,175.54 $4,713.67 $56,564.04
3 $28.56 $2,284.52 $4,949.80 $59,397.59
4 $29.98 $2,398.65 $5,197.07 $62,364.80
5 $31.48 $2,518.42 $5,456.59 $65,479.03
RANGE 74W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fleet Mechanic (FMEC)1 $28.58 $2,286.58 $4,954.25 $59,451.06
Maintenance Worker II (MW2)2 $30.01 $2,400.70 $5,201.52 $62,418.26
3 $31.51 $2,520.48 $5,461.04 $65,532.49
4 $33.08 $2,646.43 $5,733.93 $68,807.11
5 $34.73 $2,778.54 $6,020.18 $72,242.12
RANGE 78W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Electrician (ELEC)1 $31.42 $2,513.28 $5,445.45 $65,345.37
2 $32.98 $2,638.72 $5,717.22 $68,606.63
3 $34.64 $2,770.83 $6,003.47 $72,041.64
4 $36.36 $2,909.12 $6,303.09 $75,637.03
5 $38.18 $3,054.60 $6,618.30 $79,419.55
RANGE 79W STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Arborist (ARB)1 $32.21 $2,577.03 $5,583.56 $67,002.73
Fleet Services Supervisor (FSS)2 $33.83 $2,706.06 $5,863.13 $70,357.54
Instrumentation Technician (INST)3 $35.52 $2,841.26 $6,156.06 $73,872.75
Supervising Maintenance Worker (SMW)4 $37.29 $2,983.14 $6,463.48 $77,561.71
5 $39.15 $3,132.22 $6,786.48 $81,437.79
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RANGE 68 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Dispatcher (PSD)XD 1 $27.80 $2,223.98 $4,818.61 $57,823.38
2 $29.19 $2,335.22 $5,059.63 $60,715.62
3 $30.65 $2,452.22 $5,313.15 $63,757.82
4 $32.19 $2,575.00 $5,579.17 $66,950.00
5 $33.79 $2,703.54 $5,857.68 $70,292.14
PT Public Safety Dispatcher (PTD) - Hourly 1 $27.80
2 $29.19
3 $30.65
4 $32.19
5 $33.79
RANGE 69 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Community Services Officer (CSO)S-CSO 1 $24.36 $1,948.76 $4,222.31 $50,667.76
2 $25.57 $2,045.99 $4,432.98 $53,195.79
3 $26.85 $2,148.17 $4,654.36 $55,852.37
4 $28.19 $2,255.29 $4,886.46 $58,637.49
5 $29.60 $2,368.18 $5,131.05 $61,572.58
RANGE 81 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Officer Trainee (PSOT)S 1 $26.22 $2,097.64 $4,544.90 $54,538.75
RANGE 83 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Communications Supervisor XD 1 $35.03 $2,802.42 $6,071.92 $72,863.02
(PSCS)2 $36.78 $2,942.50 $6,375.43 $76,505.10
3 $38.63 $3,090.00 $6,695.00 $80,340.00
4 $40.55 $3,244.09 $7,028.86 $84,346.29
5 $42.58 $3,406.42 $7,380.57 $88,566.82
RANGE 84A CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Officer I (PSO1)S 1 $34.41 $2,752.98 $5,964.80 $71,577.58
2 $36.13 $2,890.59 $6,262.95 $75,155.39
3 $37.95 $3,035.62 $6,577.17 $78,926.02
4 $39.84 $3,187.23 $6,905.67 $82,868.03
5 $41.83 $3,346.26 $7,250.24 $87,002.86
6 $43.71 $3,497.06 $7,576.95 $90,923.46
RANGE 84B CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Officer II (PSO2)S 1 $35.28 $2,822.20 $6,114.77 $73,377.20
2 $37.04 $2,963.10 $6,420.06 $77,040.70
3 $38.89 $3,111.42 $6,741.42 $80,897.02
4 $40.84 $3,267.16 $7,078.85 $84,946.16
5 $42.88 $3,430.31 $7,432.34 $89,188.11
6 $44.81 $3,584.40 $7,766.20 $93,194.40
RANGE 84C CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Officer III (PSO3)S 1 $36.51 $2,921.08 $6,329.01 $75,948.08
2 $38.34 $3,066.93 $6,645.01 $79,740.13
3 $40.25 $3,220.19 $6,977.08 $83,724.99
4 $42.26 $3,380.87 $7,325.22 $87,902.67
5 $44.37 $3,549.79 $7,691.22 $92,294.59
6 $46.37 $3,709.65 $8,037.57 $96,450.85
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RANGE 84D CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Officer IV (PSO4)S 1 $38.34 $3,066.93 $6,645.01 $79,740.13
2 $40.25 $3,220.19 $6,977.08 $83,724.99
3 $42.26 $3,380.87 $7,325.22 $87,902.67
4 $44.37 $3,549.79 $7,691.22 $92,294.59
5 $46.60 $3,727.78 $8,076.85 $96,922.18
6 $48.69 $3,895.05 $8,439.27 $101,271.25
RANGE 86A CLASS STEP **Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fire Public Safety Officer I (FPSO1)S 1 $23.84 $2,677.79 $5,801.87 $69,622.44
2 $25.04 $2,811.63 $6,091.88 $73,102.51
3 $26.29 $2,952.70 $6,397.51 $76,770.14
4 $27.60 $3,100.17 $6,717.04 $80,604.48
5 $28.98 $3,254.86 $7,052.20 $84,626.37
6 $30.29 $3,401.53 $7,369.99 $88,439.87
RANGE 86B CLASS STEP **Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fire Public Safety Officer II (FPSO2)S 1 $24.44 $2,745.11 $5,947.74 $71,372.89
2 $25.66 $2,882.17 $6,244.69 $74,936.33
3 $26.95 $3,026.44 $6,557.28 $78,687.31
4 $28.30 $3,177.92 $6,885.49 $82,625.85
5 $29.71 $3,336.61 $7,229.33 $86,751.93
6 $31.04 $3,486.49 $7,554.07 $90,648.79
RANGE 86C CLASS STEP **Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fire Public Safety Officer III (FPSO3)S 1 $25.30 $2,841.29 $6,156.13 $73,873.55
2 $26.56 $2,983.15 $6,463.50 $77,562.02
3 $27.89 $3,132.23 $6,786.50 $81,438.03
4 $29.28 $3,288.52 $7,125.13 $85,501.60
5 $30.74 $3,452.83 $7,481.13 $89,773.55
6 $32.13 $3,608.32 $7,818.02 $93,816.28
RANGE 86D CLASS STEP **Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fire Public Safety Officer IV (FPSO4)S 1 $26.56 $2,983.15 $6,463.50 $77,562.02
2 $27.89 $3,132.23 $6,786.50 $81,438.03
3 $29.28 $3,288.52 $7,125.13 $85,501.60
4 $30.74 $3,452.83 $7,481.13 $89,773.55
5 $32.29 $3,625.95 $7,856.23 $94,274.74
6 $33.73 $3,788.65 $8,208.75 $98,505.01
RANGE 89 CLASS STEP Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Public Safety Sergeant (PSGT)S 1 $46.20 $3,695.64 $8,007.22 $96,086.64
2 $48.50 $3,880.22 $8,407.13 $100,885.62
3 $50.92 $4,073.86 $8,826.69 $105,920.26
4 $53.48 $4,278.21 $9,269.45 $111,233.41
5 $56.15 $4,491.62 $9,731.85 $116,782.22
6 $58.68 $4,694.33 $10,171.04 $122,052.53
RANGE 91 CLASS STEP **Hourly Biweekly Monthly Annually
Fire Assignment Sergeant (FSGT)S 1 $32.01 $3,594.69 $7,788.50 $93,462.02
2 $33.61 $3,774.23 $8,177.49 $98,129.91
3 $35.28 $3,962.58 $8,585.59 $103,027.03
4 $37.05 $4,161.35 $9,016.25 $108,195.05
5 $38.90 $4,368.93 $9,466.03 $113,592.30
6 $40.66 $4,566.10 $9,893.22 $118,718.64
**Hourly rate based on 2,920 hours annually
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RANGE 38 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Pool Cashier (PTPC)2 $12.00 $12.50 $13.00
RANGE 43 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Box Office Assistant (PTBA)1 $12.50 $13.00 $13.50
PT Community Services Leader (PTCSL)2
PT Facility Attendant (PTFA)1
PT Swim Instructor (PTIL)2
RANGE 45 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Animal Shelter Assistant (ASA)1 $13.75 $14.35 $14.75
PT Arts Center House Manager (PTHM)1 $14.25
PT Lifeguard (PTLC)2
PT Senior Community Services Leader (PTSCSL)2
PT Senior Facility Attendant (PTSFA)1
PT Senior Swim Instructor (PTSIL)2
PT Theatre Technician I (PTT1)1
RANGE 53 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Custodian (PTC)1 $15.13 $15.63 $16.13
PT Lead Animal Shelter Assistant (LASA)1
PT Office Assistant (PT01)1
PT Seasonal Maintenance Assistant (SMA)2
PT Senior Lifeguard (PTSRL)2
PT Theatre Technician II (PTT2)1
RANGE 59 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Administrative Intern (PTAI)1 $16.00 $16.50 $17.00
PT Community Services Coordinator (PTCSC)1
PT Lead Custodian (PTCL)1
PT Pool Manager (PTPMGR)2
PT Senior Office Assistant (PT02)1
RANGE 63 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Public Safety Records Clerk (PTPSRC)1 $19.50 $20.00 $20.50
RANGE 68 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
PT Information Systems Assistant (PTIS)1 $24.00 $24.50 $25.00
MISCELLANEOUS
PT Building Inspector (PTBI)
PT Capital Improvement Project Manager (PTCIP)
PT Project Coordinator (PTPJC)$39.58 - $48.11
PT Public Works Inspector (PTPWI)$29.66 - $36.05
PT Residential Building Plans Examiner (PTRBP)
PT Technical Advisor (PTTA)
Temporary Management Analyst (TMAN)
HOURLY RANGE
$46.56 - $56.59
$33.85 - $41.14
$31.15 - $37.86
$14.25 - $47.50
$25.00 - $40.00
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Public Safety
Euthanasia Certification 7%
Stipends by Unit
[1] A worker is eligible for a one-step increase after every 1,000 cumulative hours worked in same class, upon
approval of Department Head.
[2] A returning seasonal worker hired to the same class is eligible for a one-step increase (relative to the worker’s step
at last service break) on May 1 after the previous season ended, upon approval of Department Head.
Amount/Percentage
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All Units Amount/Percentage
Acting Pay 5% - 10%
*Longevity 2% - 10%
By Employment Contract Amount/Percentage
POST Certification Pay (Director of Public Safety) - Executive 10%
***Uniform Allowance (Director of Public Safety)$1,080/year
Confidential Amount/Percentage
Bilingual $100/month
Educational Incentive - BA/BS, MA/MS $50/month
Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)Amount/Percentage
Bilingual $100/month
Educational Incentive - MA/MS $50/month
Rohnert Park Public Safety Managers' Association (RPPSMA)Amount/Percentage
*In-District (non-pensionable)$150/month
POST Certification Pay (Commanders) - Supervisory 7.0%
POST Certification Pay (Commanders) - Management 8.5%
***Uniform Allowance $1,080/year
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA)Amount/Percentage
Acting Supervisor/Watch Commander 5% - 10%
Acting Commander 10% - 15%
Bilingual $175/month
Canine Handler 3.0%
Detective 5.0%
Field Training Officer 5.0%
Non-Sworn Training Officer 5.0%
Motorcycle Duty 5.0%
**Intermediate POST Certification 4.5%
**Advanced POST Certification 7.0%
**POST Supervisory Certification (Sergeant)9.0%
POST Field Evidence Tech Certification (CSO)2.5%
Shift Differential 5.0%
Special/Extra Assignments 5.0%
***Uniform Allowance $1,080/year (sworn); $540/year (CSO)
Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)Amount/Percentage
Certification and License Program - Level I 2.6%
Certification and License Program - Level II 4.5%
Certification and License Program - Level III 6.0%
Educational Incentive Pay - Level I $75/month
Educational Incentive Pay - Level II $100/month
Educational Incentive Pay - Level III $135/month
*Inactive stipend; closed to new hires
**Only one POST stipend paid per employee
***Only pensionable for classic PERS members
ITEM NO. 7D4
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Public Safety
Submitted By: Aaron Johnson, Public Safety Deputy Chief
Prepared By: Aaron Johnson, Public Safety Deputy Chief
Agenda Title: Authorizing the City Manager to convert two (2) Part Time Hourly Public
Safety Records Clerk positions to one (1) Full Time Public Safety Records
Clerk position.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorizing the City Manager to convert two (2) Part Time Hourly Public Safety Records Clerk
positions to one (1) Full Time Public Safety Records Clerk position.
BACKGROUND:
Until recently, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office maintained all arrest warrants for Sonoma
County law enforcement agencies. Warrants were entered, tracked and maintained by the
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Records Division.
In August 2018, as a cost saving measure, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office shifted the
responsibility for all warrant entries and maintenance back to the originating agencies. This has
created an increased work load on our records personnel and dispatchers who are now
responsible for these entries based on their CLETS access approval levels.
When this shift in warrant entry responsibility took place in August 2018, the City of Rohnert
Park had over 800 warrants in the Sonoma County warrant system. These warrants range from
low level non-violent misdemeanors to violent felonies.
Currently, our dispatch center receives three facsimiles per day from the Sheriff’s Office which
includes the names of offenders who have active warrants issued for their arrest. These warrants
are issued for Rohnert Park criminal cases. On average, each of the faxed lists contains 1-5
warrant cases. These entries take time because they must be done between other duties in the
dispatch center. Each warrant requires between 10-40 minutes to enter. This new, but vital entry
requirement is creating additional responsibility and workload to an already understaffed
Dispatch and Records Division. For officer safety purposes, warrants must be entered in a
timely manner.
In addition to entering “new” warrants, the county has informed us they are going to remove all
Rohnert Park warrants currently in their warrant system and provide them to us for re-entry into
our system. As previously stated, there are over 800 warrants in the Sonoma County Warrant
system which belong to the City of Rohnert Park.
Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to Build a
Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ITEM NO. 7D4
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ANALYSIS:
Several local agencies have decided to address this new procedure by changing their warrant
process in order to keep up with the demand of entering and maintaining warrants as a result of a
lack of dedicated staffing. One of these procedural changes is to set a $15,000 minimum
threshold on warrants that are entered into the Wanted Persons System, (WPS). This is not
advisable as it would allow an offender to abscond capture, and could place officers in dangerous
situations, as it is imperative officers know as much as possible about the person(s) they are
contacting. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety staffing, as assigned today, will be unable
to keep up with the increasing demand of warrant entry and maintenance. In time, this increase
will require us to look at alternatives to warrant entry which may include raising our monetary
threshold for warrants.
In addition to the increased workload related to warrant entry, the passage of Senate Bill 1421,
(Release of Department and Personnel records), has placed additional burdens on records staff to
comply with the Public Records Act requests.
The Public Safety Department is allocated two part time hourly Public Safety Records Clerks.
Each position is authorized 1000 hours per fiscal year. Currently, one of the part time hourly
Public Safety Records Clerk positions is filled while the other position remains vacant. In order
to address the increased workload demands of the Records Division and ensure timely handling
of these critical functions, the Department is requesting approval to eliminate the two part time
hourly positions and replace them with one full time Public Safety Records Clerk.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Approving this position conversion is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal C-4 which emphasizes
the effective delivery of public services.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
Option 1: The recommended action approves converting two Part Time Hourly Public Safety
Records Clerk positions to a Full Time Public Safety Records Clerk position in order to handle
the increased workload on a full time basis rather than two part time hourly positions limited in
hours. Staff recommends this option.
Option 2: In order to decrease the workload demand, the Department could elect to change their
warrant process to set a $15,000 minimum threshold on warrants that are entered into the WPS
as other local agencies have done. This option could jeopardize officer safety. Staff does not
recommend this option.
Option 3: The Department also considered filling the vacant Part time Hourly Public Safety
Records Clerk position and continuing with the two part time hourly positions instead of
converting them to a full time position. Based on the hours limitation on part time positions, and
the importance of timely entry of these warrants, the Department would be best served by a full
time position committed to these duties. Staff does not recommend this option.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
As outlined below, the total additional cost of converting two part time hourly Public Safety
Records Clerk positions to a full time position would be $43,792/year. The estimated cost of
this change through the end of the current fiscal year is approximately $29,000. Staff
ITEM NO. 7D4
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recommends the increased staffing costs for the remainder of FY 18/19 be covered by available
savings in the General Fund.
Cost Summary
ELIMINATE Annual Salary Benefits Total
PT Hourly Public Safety Records Clerk ($20,500) ($547) ($21,047)
PT Hourly Public Safety Records Clerk (vacant) ($20,500) ($547) ($21,047)
Total eliminated ($41,000) ($1,093) ($42,093)
ADD Annual Salary Benefits Total
FT Public Safety Records Clerk $52,381 $33,504 $85,885
Total added $52,381 $33,504 $85,885
Net Additional Annual Cost $43,792
Department Head Approval Date: 2/11/19
Finance Director Approval Date: 2/28/19
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 3/4/19
Attachments (list in packet assembly order): Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF TWO (2) PART TIME PUBLIC SAFETY
RECORDS CLERK POSITIONS TO ONE (1) FULL TIME PUBLIC SAFETY
RECORDS CLERK POSITION
WHEREAS, the Records Bureau has approval for three (3) full time Public Safety
Records Clerk positions and two (2) part time Public Safety Records Clerk positions; and,
WHEREAS, all criminal warrant entries related to the City of Rohnert Park have been
transferred from the responsibility of Sonoma County to the City of Rohnert Park; and,
WHEREAS, this responsibility is creating a work load that is over burdensome to the
dispatch center; and,
WHEREAS, the passage of SB1421 will require records personnel to duplicate and
redact personnel records and investigative reports; and,
WHEREAS, staff has analyzed the need to convert two (2) part time Public Safety
Records Clerk positions to one (1) full time Public Safety Records Clerk position in order to
keep up with the increasing workload; and,
WHEREAS, there are sufficient savings in the General Fund to fund the position for the
remainder of fiscal year 2018-19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize the City Manager to convert two (2) part time Public Safety
Records Clerk positions to a full time Public Safety Records Clerk position.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
ADAMS: _________ MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
ITEM NO. 7D5
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Human Resources
Submitted By: Victoria Perrault, Human Resources Director
Prepared By: Victoria Perrault, Human Resources Director
Agenda Title: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing and Approving
Amendment Six (Public Safety Officer II Classification Requirements) to
the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and
the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Resolution authorizing and approving Amendment Six (Public Safety Officer II
Classification Requirements) to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Rohnert
Park and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA) effective April 2,
2017 through June 30, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Rohnert Park and RPPSOA for the
period of April 2, 2017 through June 30, 2021 implemented a new classification and
compensation system for Public Safety Officers (PSO). Previous MOAs used stipends to
compensate PSOs for acquisition of additional skills. PSOs received additional compensation for
becoming a firefighter only if s/he was assigned full time to the Fire Division. In recognition of
the dual roles officers perform the PSO II classification was created.
Section 10(b) PSO I-IV Classifications lists the requirements for each level of PSO. PSO I is a
law enforcement officer. PSO II is a firefighter. PSO III is an engineer and PSO IV is a senior
officer with a minimum of ten years of experience. Each PSO level builds upon the lower level
position. To advance to the next level PSOs must meet all of the requirements of lower level
position.
ANALYSIS:
To advance from a PSO I to PSO II requires successful completion of probation (18 months) and
completion of a fire academy. At the time the negotiating teams identified the requirements for
the PSO II position it was anticipated it would take a new officer approximately 18 months to get
through Field Training, solidify patrol skills before attending the Fire Academy and then attend
the Fire Academy.
Since the conclusion of negotiations the City has been increasingly successful in hiring
individuals who are attracted to Rohnert Park Public Safety because of the dual role of police
officer and firefighter. A number of recent hires have come to Rohnert Park as either firefighters
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or fire academy graduates. The City benefits from being able to attract individuals with prior fire
training and/or experience in that there is no need to pay the employee to attend the three month
Fire Academy nor backfill the vacated patrol positions while in the academy. Once these
employees complete Field Training and the Fire Division’s fire orientation/training they are able
to, and do, work in the Fire Division on overtime as firefighters prior to passing probation.
These individuals, although fully trained as both police officers and firefighters, are not able to
be assigned to a regular rotation in the Fire Division until they are officially PSO IIs. In order to
acknowledge that these employees are performing the dual role of police officer and firefighter
the RPPSOA and City staff have met and conferred in good faith and would like to amend
Section 10.(b)(ii) of the MOA, effective March 3, 2019, to eliminate the 18 month probation
requirement. Amendment Six (Side Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2019) attached as Exhibit
A to the Resolution has been approved by the RPPSOA.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Goal C: Ensure the effective delivery of public services.
Strategies: Deliver High Quality, Cost Effective Services with Excellent Customer Service
This recommended change allows the City to attract and appropriately compensate individuals
with prior fire service/training. Additionally it increases the pool of PSOs who can be assigned to
the Fire Division thereby ensuring the City can continue to effectively provide quality Patrol and
Fire services to the community.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
Option 1: The City could eliminate the requirement for successfully completing probation from
the PSO II classification. Recommended.
Option 2: The City could maintain the 18 month probation requirement for PSO IIs. Not
Recommended. This option fails to appropriately compensate employees fully trained as police
officers and firefighters; limits the number of PSOs that can be assigned to the Fire Division; and
hinders the City’s ability to attract individuals with prior firefighter experience/training.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The base pay increase from PSO I to PSO II is 2.5%. Currently there are five PSOs eligible to
advance to the PSO II classification. The initial annual cost for all five is less than $10,000 based
on their current base salary of $75,155.39. This amount can be absorbed in the existing Public
Safety budget and is offset with the savings associated with not sending these PSOs to the Fire
Academy.
Department Head Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 3/6/19
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
Attachments (list in packet assembly order):
1. Resolution of the City of Rohnert Park Authorizing and Approving Amendment Six
(PSO II Classification Requirements) to the Memorandum of Agreement between the
City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association
(RPPSOA)
2. Amendment Six (Side Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2019
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2019-025
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX (PSO II CLASSIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS) TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (RPPSOA)
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-035
approving and adopting a Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-051
approving and adopting Amendment One to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-068
approving and adopting Amendment Two to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-078
approving and adopting Amendment Three to the Memorandum of Agreement with the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-117
approving and adopting Amendment Four to the Memorandum of Agreement with the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-133
approving and adopting Amendment Five to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officers’ Association (RPPSOA); and
WHEREAS, the RPPSOA and City staff have met and conferred in good faith to
amend certain terms and conditions of the Agreement effective March 3, 2019; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared the attached Amendment Six (Side Letter Agreement
dated March 3, 2019) to the Memorandum of Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the attached Amendment Six (Side Letter Agreement dated March 3,
2019) has been approved by representatives of RPPSOA.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that it does hereby authorize and approve Amendment Six (Side Letter
Agreement dated March 3, 2019) to the Memorandum of Agreement for the RPPSOA,
effective March 3, 2019, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by this
reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12h day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A
ADAMS: _________ MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
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EXHIBIT A
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND THE
ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II REQUIREMENTS
March 3, 2019
The City of Rohnert Park (“City”) and the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers’ Association
(“RPPSOA”) are parties to a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) effective April 2, 2017
through June 30, 2021.
Section 10. (b) PSO I-V Classifications provides as follows:
(i) PSO I: The PSO I is the entry level classification
with the requirements as set forth in the Public
Safety Officer I job description.
(ii) PSO II: The PSO II classification requires
successful completion of probation at the PSO I
level and completion of the Fire Academy.
Effective March 3, 2019, the parties agree to amend Section 10. (b)(ii) of the current MOA to
eliminate the requirement of successful completion of probation and replace it with successful
completion of the Field Training Program by amending Section 10. (b)(ii) as follows:
(ii) PSO II: The PSO II classification requires
successful completion of the PSO I Field
Training Program and completion of the Fire
Academy.
This agreement is contingent upon approval by the City Council.
For the City: For the Association:
_________________________ _________________________
Darrin Jenkins, City Manager Rick Bates, RPPSOA President
Date: _________________ Date: _________________
ITEM NO. 7D6, 7D7, & D8
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Human Resources
Submitted By: Victoria Perrault, Director of Human Resources
Prepared By: Victoria Perrault, Director of Human Resources
Agenda Title: Consideration and Adoption of Resolutions to Provide Compensation for
Disaster Service Workers in the Rohnert Park Employees’ Association, the
Unrepresented Management Unit and Unrepresented Confidential Unit
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached resolutions which authorize compensation
for disaster services workers in the Rohnert Park Employees’ Association (RPEA), the
Unrepresented Management Unit and the Unpresented Confidential Unit.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to California law, all City employees are designated as disaster
service workers. In the event of a local declared emergency disaster service workers are called
upon to provide emergency and/or disaster recovery services. Depending on the nature and
severity of the disaster employees may be required to work in excess of their normally scheduled
forty (40) hours a week.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) non-exempt (hourly) employees must be paid
overtime at time and a half their base rate for all hours work in excess of 40 hours per week. The
City’s Memorandum of Agreements with all represented and unrepresented units provide for
overtime compensation for non-exempt staff. None of said Agreements provide for additional
compensation for exempt (salaried) employees working in excess of forty hours in a week. The
FSLA exempts salaried employees from overtime payment requirements. Employers may
however elect to pay exempt employees additional compensation in certain circumstances.
In the event of a federally declared disaster the Federal Emergency Management Association
(FEMA) may reimburse agencies for some of the expense associated with employees responding
to the disaster. In order to be eligible for reimbursement the agency must have in place a pre-
disaster written labor policy. The policy may not condition payment on reimbursement from
FEMA. Staff recommendations for amending the RPEA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
and the Outlines of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for the
Management and Confidential Units (Management and Confidential Outlines) fulfill the
requirement of a pre-disaster written labor policy.
ANALYSIS:
In October 2017, during the Sonoma Complex Fires, the City activated the Emergency
Operations Center and opened an Emergency Shelter in addition to sending numerous Rohnert
Park Public Safety personnel to assist neighboring jurisdictions. All non-exempt employees were
paid overtime for hours worked outside of their normal work schedules. Exempt employees did
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not receive any additional compensation regardless of the number of hours worked over 40 hours
in a week during the disaster.
Going forward, for purposes of compensation as disaster services workers, staff recommends
putting in place the mechanisms necessary to allow payment of additional compensation to
exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in week during a City Council declared
disaster. The City negotiated, subject to City Council approval, a side letter agreement with the
RPEA providing such additional compensation by adding the following language to the RPEA
MOA:
2.6 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees
Exempt employees, when working as disaster service workers, shall be eligible
for overtime for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a work week due to a
City Council declared emergency. Such pay is non-pensionable compensation.
Overtime shall be equivalent to the employee’s straight time pay at the time of
accrual, and shall not be accrued as compensatory time. Under no
circumstances shall an exempt employee be paid overtime except under the
circumstances set forth in this provision, or as may be set forth by the Rohnert
Park City Council.
The Side Letter Agreement is attached as Exhibit A to Resolution 2019-026 approving a side
letter agreement between the City and RPEA to provide compensation for disaster service
workers.
Staff recommends adding the same language to the Outline of Certain Conditions of
Employment, Fringe Benefits and Salary for the unrepresented Management Unit (Section 19)
and the Confidential Unit (Section 3.2). Resolutions 2019-027 and 2019-028 authorize and
approve adding the appropriate language to the Management and Confidential Outlines.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Goal C: Ensure the effective delivery of public services.
Strategies: Deliver High Quality, Cost Effective Services with Excellent Customer Service
This recommended change allows the City to compensate salaried individuals who work in
excess of 40 hours in a week during a local disaster thereby ensuring the City can effectively
provide disaster/emergency services to the community and acknowledging the additional efforts
of staff to provide the best service possible under challenging circumstances.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
1. Recommended Option: Staff recommends amending the RPEA MOA and the
Management and Confidential Outlines to provide compensation to exempt employees
working more than 40 hours in a week during a local disaster.
2. Alternative: Staff also considered doing nothing and maintaining the status quo and did
not recommend this option because it does not recognize contributions by showing
appreciation for individual extraordinary efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The fiscal impact is impossible to predict as it will be determine by the nature and severity of a
disaster. In the event of a federally declared disaster the Federal Emergency Management
ITEM NO. 7D6, 7D7, & D8
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Association (FEMA) may reimburse the City for some of the expense associated with salaried
employees responding to the disaster if this pre-disaster written labor policy is implemented.
Department Head Approval Date: N/A
Finance Director Approval Date: N/A
City Attorney Approval Date: 2/7/19
City Manager Approval Date: 3/6/19
Attachments (list in packet assembly order):
1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Approving a Side Letter
Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Employees’
Association to Provide Compensation for Disaster Service Workers
2. Side Letter Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park
Employees’ Association to Provide Compensation for Disaster Service Workers dated
March 12, 2019
3. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Approving an Amendment
to the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for
the Management Unit to Provide Compensation for Disaster Service Workers
4. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Approving an Amendment
to the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for
the Confidential Unit to Provide Compensation for Disaster Service Workers
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND THE ROHNERT PARK EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR DISASTER SERVICE
WORKERS
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2017, the Rohnert Park City Council adopted resolution 2017-
047 approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Rohnert Park and the
Rohnert Park Employees’ Association (“RPEA”) for the period of April 30, 2017 through June
30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, State law declares all City employees disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a local declared emergency City employees may be required
to work as disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, disaster service workers may be required to work hours in excess of their
normally scheduled 40 hours a week; and
WHEREAS, the RPEA MOA provides overtime compensation for non-exempt
employees working in excess of normally scheduled hours; and
WHEREAS, the MOA in section 2.4 specifically excludes overtime compensation for
positions that are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and
WHEREAS, a number of exempt positions in RPEA are likely to be required to work as
disaster service workers in the event of a local declared disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City wants the ability to provide additional compensation for exempt
employees working in excess of 40 hours in a week as disaster service workers during a local
disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a side letter with the RPEA providing such
additional compensation to RPEA Unit members as non-pensionable compensation equivalent to
the employee’s straight time at the time of accrual.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby approve the attached Side Letter Agreement between the City of Rohnert
Park and the Rohnert Park Employees’ Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
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DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A
ADAMS: _________MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
EXHIBIT A
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AND
THE ROHNERT PARK EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
COMPENSATION FOR DISASTER SERVICES WORKERS
March 12, 2019
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2017, the Rohnert Park City Council adopted resolution 2017-
047 approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Rohnert Park and
the Rohnert Park Employees’ Association (“RPEA”) for the period of April 30, 2017 through
June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, State law declares all City employees disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a local declared emergency City employees may be required
to work as disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, disaster service workers may be required to work hours in excess of their
normally scheduled 40 hours a week; and
WHEREAS, the RPEA MOA provides overtime compensation for non-exempt
employees working in excess of normally scheduled hours; and
WHEREAS, the MOA in section 2.4 specifically excludes overtime compensation for
positions that are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and
WHEREAS, a number of exempt positions in RPEA are likely to be required to work as
disaster service workers in the event of a local declared disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City wants the ability to provide additional compensation for exempt
employees working in excess of 40 hours in a week as disaster service workers during a local
disaster.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. To add to the current MOA Section 2.6 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt
Employees as follows:
2.6 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees
Exempt employees, when working as disaster service workers, shall be
eligible for overtime for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a work
week due to a City Council declared emergency. Such pay is non-
pensionable compensation. Overtime shall be equivalent to the
employee’s straight time pay at the time of accrual, and shall not be
accrued as compensatory time. Under no circumstances shall an exempt
employee be paid overtime except under the circumstances set forth in
this provision, or as may be set forth by the Rohnert Park City Council.
This agreement is contingent upon approval by the City Council.
For the City of Rohnert Park: For the Rohnert Park
Employees’ Association:
________________________ _______________________
Darrin Jenkins, City Manager Angie Smith, RPEA President
Date: _____________ Date: _____________
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OUTLINE OF
CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND SALARY
FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION
FOR DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2017, the Rohnert Park City Council adopted resolution 2017-
050 approving the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for
the Management Unit (Management Outline) for the period of April 30, 2017 through June 30,
2021; and
WHEREAS, State law declares all City employees disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a local declared emergency City employees may be required
to work as disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, disaster service workers may be required to work hours in excess of their
normally scheduled 40 hours a week; and
WHEREAS, all employees covered by the Management Outline are exempt employees
under the Fair Labor Standard Act; and
WHEREAS, the Management Outline has no provision for additional compensation for
hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week; and
WHEREAS, a number of exempt positions in the Management Unit are likely to be
required to work as disaster service workers in the event of a local declared disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City wants the ability to provide additional compensation for exempt
employees working in excess of 40 hours in a week as disaster service workers during a local
disaster.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by th e City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve amending the Management Outline to add Section
19 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees as follows:
19 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees
Exempt employees, when working as disaster service workers, shall be
eligible for overtime for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a work
week due to a City Council declared emergency. Such pay is non-
pensionable compensation. Overtime shall be equivalent to the
employee’s straight time pay at the time of accrual, and shall not be
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accrued as compensatory time. Under no circumstances shall an exempt
employee be paid overtime except under the circumstances set forth in
this provision, or as may be set forth by the Rohnert Park City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
hereby provides the same benefits of Section 19 to the City’s at-will management employees
with employment contracts that incorporate provisions of the Management Outline.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
ADAMS: _________MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OUTLINE OF
CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND SALARY
FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL UNIT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION
FOR DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2017, the Rohnert Park City Council adopted resolution 2017-
048 approving the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for
the Confidential Unit (Confidential Outline) for the period of April 30, 2017 through June 30,
2021; and
WHEREAS, State law declares all City employees disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a local declared emergency City employees may be required
to work as disaster service workers; and
WHEREAS, disaster service workers may be required to work hours in excess of their
normally scheduled 40 hours a week; and
WHEREAS, the Confidential Outline provides overtime compensation for non-exempt
employees working in excess of normally scheduled hours; and
WHEREAS, the Confidential Outline in section 3 specifically excludes overtime
compensation for positions that are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and
WHEREAS, a number of exempt positions in the Confidential Unit are likely to be
required to work as disaster service workers in the event of a local declared disaster; and
WHEREAS, the City wants the ability to provide additional compensation for exempt
employees working in excess of 40 hours in a week as disaster service workers during a local
disaster.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve amending the Confidential Outline to add Section
3.2 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees as follows:
3.2 Declared Emergency Situations – Exempt Employees
Exempt employees, when working as disaster service workers, shall be
eligible for overtime for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a work
week due to a City Council declared emergency. Such pay is non-
pensionable compensation. Overtime shall be equivalent to the
employee’s straight time pay at the time of accrual, and shall not be
accrued as compensatory time. Under no circumstances shall an exempt
employee be paid overtime except under the circumstances set forth in
this provision, or as may be set forth by the Rohnert Park City Council.
.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
ADAMS: _________MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
ITEM NO. 7D9
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Administration
Submitted By: Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Agenda Title: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Increase in City
Clerk’s Office Staffing Level and Associated Costs
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the attached resolution authorizing and approving an increase in the City Clerk staffing
level and authorizing the Finance Director to increase appropriations from unanticipated revenue
in property taxes.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, the City Clerk’s Office included four positions. During the downsizing a decade ago,
the Clerk’s Office staffing was reduced to as low as 1.5 employees. Currently there are three
positions: City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, and Administrative Assistant. The City Clerk’s Office
is responsible for support of the City Council and City Manager, managing the City’s election
processes, all board and commission appointments, City Council agendas, minutes, and noticing
requirements, managing City administrative citation hearing and appeals processes, managing
City’s record retention process, processing tort claims and lawsuits, notarizing City documents,
assisting with coordination of community events such as Town Hall, Founders’ Day, National
Night Out, Employee Appreciation, and the farmers’ market, responding to Public Records Act
requests, responding to staff and civilian inquiries, filing FPPC documents for staff and City
Council, and other miscellaneous duties.
ANALYSIS:
There are a number of important initiatives underway in the City Clerk’s Office and elsewhere in
the City affecting the Clerk’s Office workload. First, the Clerk’s Office is working to reduce the
over 2,000 boxes of paper documents stored at the City’s Public Works Warehouse. Second, the
Clerk’s Office is implementing an agenda management software program. Third, the Clerk’s
Office is moving the City towards more electronic storage of City records and the elimination of
paper records as the sole repository for meeting state laws regarding records retention. Finally,
the City is replacing its enterprise software system, a project that will require significant interface
with the Clerk’s Office related to records retention.
In addition to the projects described above, the Clerk’s Office has experienced a dramatic increase
in the number of public records requests and a significant uptick in the complexity of responding
to those requests. For example, a number of the requests are related to pending and potential
lawsuits requiring substantial coordination with the City Attorney’s Office.
Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to
Build a Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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The Clerk’s Office recently experienced a resignation of the Assistant City Clerk due, in part, to
the overwhelming workload split among only three staff.
Another need identified for administrative assistance is in the casino mitigation program. The
funding of the Rohnert Park Foundation and its successful community grant program was a
highlight of 2018. The Foundation entered into agreements with twenty different non-profits.
These agreements take time to process, track, and file. In addition, we expect to repeat the grant
program in 2019. Furthermore, the casino related spending is $13.6 million per year
administered by the Senior Analyst who at this point requires additional administrative support.
In order to successfully manage the workload in the Clerk’s Office, the four projects described
above, and the casino and foundation programs, staff believes a fourth position is warranted.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Approving this increase in the Clerk’s Office staffing
level is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal C-1 which focuses on ensuring the effective delivery
of public services in the most cost-effective manner with an emphasis on excellent customer
service.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
Option 1: The City Clerk’s Office would increase its staffing by one Office Assistant position as
soon as the position could be filled. Recommended.
Option 2: The City Clerk’s Office could wait and increase its staffing by one Office Assistant
position in FY 2019-20. Not Recommended. This option would delay the implementation of the
projects described above by about four months.
Option 3: The City Clerk’s Office could add another level of position – Deputy City Clerk or
Administrative Assistant. Not Recommended. This option would be considerably more
expensive than the proposed Office Assistant position. Staff would like to try to fill the position
at the lowest level and determine if that cost saving measure is effective before proposing higher
cost positions.
Option 4: The City Clerk’s Office could not add any new positions. Not Recommended. There
are current workload issues in the Clerk’s Office and they are further exacerbated by the projects
described above.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The approximate fiscal impact of adding an Office Assistant position to the City Clerk’s Office
is listed below:
Cost Summary
PROPOSED Annual Salary Benefits Total
Office Assistant (Salary Step 5) $50,073 $33,423 $83,496
The ongoing fiscal impact of this change is an increase of approximately $83,496 per year in
personnel costs when the incumbent is at the top step. The estimated cost of this change through
ITEM NO. 7D9
3
the end of the fiscal year is $20,874. Staff recommends the increased staffing costs for the
remainder of FY 18/19 be covered by salary savings in the Finance Department’s budget within
the general fund ($10,437) and underspending in Fund 183 Casino Public Services ($10,437).
Department Head Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 3/5/19
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
Finance Director Approval Date:
Attachment:
1. Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Increase in City Clerk’s Office Staffing
Level and Associated Costs
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INCREASE IN STAFFING LEVEL IN THE
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE BY ONE OFFICE ASSISTANT
WHEREAS, the City Clerk’s Office provides valuable services to the community, city
council, city manager, and city staff; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to move toward integrated and more efficient management
of its city council agendas and city records; and
WHEREAS, the Rohnert Park Foundation implemented a new grant program requiring
additional administrative resources; and
WHEREAS, new state laws have increased the frequency and complexity of Public
Records Act requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby approve the addition of an Office Assistant position to the City Clerk’s
Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Manager and Finance Director are authorized to
take actions necessary to effect this change including adjusting appropriations in the General Fund
and Casino Fund 183 up to $21,000 collectively in Fiscal Year 2018-19.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2019.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Gina Belforte, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
ADAMS: _________ MACKENZIE: _________ STAFFORD: _________ CALLINAN: _________ BELFORTE: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
2019 Community Survey Results
We Asked. You Answered (over 1,600 responses)
23
28
30
38
77
72
70
62
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Would you say that things in the City of Rohnert Park are
generally headed in the right direction or are they on
the wrong track?
Wrong Track Right Direction
5
4
5
10
23
23
25
30
56
56
56
49
16
17
14
11
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate the overall image or reputation of the City of
Rohnert Park Government.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable
Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
40/60
27/73
30/70
28/72
6
6
7
9
29
29
31
30
49
48
46
45
16
17
16
16
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel a sense of community in Rohnert Park?
Not At All Not Too Much Yes, Somewhat Yes, Very Much
39/61
35/65
38/62
35/65
2
2
2
4
22
22
25
27
60
63
59
57
16
13
14
13
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How do you rate the overall quality of life in Rohnert
Park?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
30/70
24/76
27/73
24/76
3
3
4
4
17
17
18
20
55
55
54
53
25
25
24
23
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How do you rate your neighborhood as a place to live?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
24/76
20/80
22/78
20/80
28
29
21
15
37
38
37
39
32
31
38
41
3
2
5
5
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the traffic flow on major streets?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
54/46
67/33
58/43
65/35
16
16
25
33
36
36
40
40
42
44
32
24
6
4
3
3
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the overall pavement condition
of city streets.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
63/27
52/48
65/35
52/48
4
5
5
7
30
28
33
38
57
59
55
50
9
8
8
6
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the overall appearance of
Rohnert Park.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
45/56
33/67
38/63
34/66
13
11
24
22
33
34
30
33
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
In your neighborhood, are recreational vehicles,
boats,or trailers parked on the street a problem?
Yes, Major Problem Yes, Minor Problem
Not Much of a Problem Not a Problem at All
37/63
33/67
0
1
1
2
4
3
3
4
31
33
31
36
65
62
65
59
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood during the day?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
6/95
4/96
4/95
4/96
5
5
4
5
18
19
17
17
53
54
54
53
24
22
26
25
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood after dark?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
22/78
24/76
21/80
23/77
16
15
10
15
27
26
26
29
40
43
45
41
17
16
19
15
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe along Rohnert Park's creek paths
during the day?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
44/56
41/59
36/64
43/57
1
2
2
2
10
11
10
13
38
37
35
39
50
49
52
46
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Is violent crime (e.g. rape, assault, robbery) a problem
in your neighborhood?
Yes, Major Problem Yes, Minor Problem
Not Much of a Problem Not a Problem at All
15/85
13/86
12/87
11/88
7
8
6
7
35
35
33
33
39
41
42
41
18
17
19
19
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Is property crime (e.g. burglary, theft, auto-theft) a
problem in your neighborhood?
Yes, Major Problem Yes, Minor Problem
Not Much of a Problem Not a Problem at All
40/60
43/58
39/61
42/57
6
4
4
6
15
10
13
16
44
45
45
44
35
41
38
34
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please give your overall impression of the Rohnert Park
Police.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable
Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
22/78
14/86
17/83
21/79
2
3
4
7
6
7
7
9
20
19
23
20
71
71
66
64
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
In your most recent contact with Rohnert Park Police,
how courteous and professional were the officers/staff?
Not At All Not Too Much Somewhat Very
16/84
10/90
11/89
8/91
21
17
14
15
29
29
30
28
42
45
45
47
8
8
10
10
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of traffic (speed, red light, stop sign)
enforcement in Rohnert Park.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
43/57
46/53
44/55
50/50
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
7
30
27
31
30
64
67
63
59
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please give your overall impression of the Rohnert Park
Fire Service.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable
Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
11/89
5/94
6/94
6/94
4
4
4
4
11
9
9
9
42
41
41
42
44
45
45
44
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your sewer
service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
13/87
13/87
13/87
15/85
5
7
7
5
13
13
15
11
44
44
44
46
38
37
34
38
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your water
service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
15/85
20/80
22/78
18/82
6
4
6
5
12
11
13
12
44
44
46
44
38
42
35
39
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your storm
drainage service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
17/83
15/85
19/81
18/82
5
6
5
5
10
14
12
13
44
44
41
37
42
36
42
45
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your
garbage, recycling, and green waste collection service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
18/82
20/80
16/84
15/85
3
4
4
5
16
17
17
20
52
54
57
52
28
26
22
22
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How would you rate your most recent visit to a city
park?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
25/74
21/80
21/79
19/80
1
2
1
3
10
9
11
11
52
55
55
57
37
35
33
29
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How would you rate your most recent visit to a
recreation center?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
14/86
11/90
12/88
11/89
4
5
5
5
12
13
14
11
41
44
40
40
43
39
41
44
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate your perception of the employee's
responsiveness during your most recent interaction.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
17/83
17/83
19/81
16/84
3
4
3
6
9
8
10
8
35
39
39
38
53
49
48
48
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate your perception of the employee's
courteousness during your most recent interaction.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
14/86
13/87
13/87
12/88
3
4
16
17
52
54
28
26
0%20%40%60%80%100%
2019
2018
How would you rate your most recent visit to the
Rohnert Park Animal Shelter?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
21/80
19/80
Up 1
Up 10
Up 1
Up 4
Up 12
Up 3
Up 1
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Affordable Housing/Lower Rent
More Police/Patrols
Improved Code Enforcement
Reduce Crime
Limit Growth/Less Development
Improve/Maintain/Light Creek Paths
Park Improvements/Maintenance
Better Dining/Shopping Options
Public Safety Operations/Conduct
Potholes & Street Repair
Downtown
Homelessness
Speeding/Stop/Parking Enf.
Traffic
Q39: If Rohnert Park could do one thing differently to improve,
what would that be?
0 50 100 150 200 250
New City Hall
Seed Farm Stop Sign
Utility Billing Issues
No Downtown
College Student Rental Problems
Reduce/Fight Drugs
Improve Schools
Get Rid of Casino
Parking Problems
College Student Life
Stop Cutting Trees
Water or Sewer Rates Too High
Nothing
Make Bike or Pedestrian Improvements
Litter/Cleanliness/Trim Landscaping
Community Events/Recreation Programs
Q39: If Rohnert Park could do one thing differently to
improve, what would that be?
ITEM NO. 8
1
Meeting Date: March 12, 2019
Department: Administration
Submitted By: Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Agenda Title: Report on 2019 Rohnert Park Community Survey
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This is an informational item. Attached is a report on the successful Rohnert Park Community
Survey. Staff will share the results with the City Council and the community via a presentation
at the council meeting.
BACKGROUND:
For the past four years the City has conducted a community survey to receive feedback from our
community.
ANALYSIS:
The survey was widely distributed in January and February 2019. The survey reached every
demographic of the city and received nearly 1700 responses. Feedback is helpful to our
organization whether it is on the community’s perception on issues or our staff’s performance.
We are already using the results as we develop the proposed budget, plan future capital projects,
and program service improvements.
Now that the survey has been conducted for four years, results can be compared over time to see
trends.
RESULTS:
The results are overwhelmingly positive. Each year of the survey the ratings of the City and the
community have improved. The one exception is traffic, which is a growing concern in the
community.
One key question tells the story for this year’s survey. When asked “Would you say that things in
the City of Rohnert Park are generally headed in the right direction or are they on the wrong
track?” respondents overwhelmingly feel the City is going in the right direction with a 77%
response. This is five percentage points higher than last year and seventeen percentage points
higher than the original survey in 2016.
On our open ended question, “If Rohnert Park could do one thing differently to improve, what
would that be?” the most common answer was to address the traffic, in many cases specifically
crossing Highway 101. Improving the flow of traffic is a priority for the City and a number of
projects are underway. Specifically, the City has awarded a contract and issued a Notice to
Mission Statement
“We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to Build a
Better Community for Today and Tomorrow.”
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
ITEM NO. 8
2
Proceed on a project to add a second left turn lane from westbound Golf Course Drive to
southbound Redwood Drive. The City is also under construction on the project to coordinate and
automate the signal timing across Highway 101 along Rohnert Park Expressway and Golf
Course Drive. Both of these projects will show positive results this calendar year.
To manage the traffic signal system and provide the proper attention to the traffic function in
Rohnert Park I will be proposing to add a full time engineering/technician position dedicated to
improving traffic in FY 2019-2020.
The second most common category of responses was improving and expanding the City’s efforts
around enforcing traffic and parking laws. Respondents often cite speeding, red light running,
and stop sign running as their most common traffic enforcement concerns. There is research
indicating that when people are delayed in traffic they will speed, run stop lights, and stop signs
in an effort to make up time. So the residents’ concern is consistent with what one might expect
when people are experiencing delays crossing Highway 101 as noted above. In addition, there
was modest interest in parking enforcement, particularly regarding trailers, recreational vehicles,
and abandoned vehicles.1
We are approaching filling all of our vacant Public Safety Officer positions. As we do, we will
restore the vacant traffic safety officer position which will complement the traffic sergeant and
the other traffic safety officer position giving us three enforcement officers dedicated to traffic.
We recently added a third community service officer position which handles parking
enforcement along with other duties.
The third most cited issue was related to homelessness. People variously expressed that they
wanted the City to help the homeless while others wanted the City to remove the homeless.
Overall this issue was up two spots in terms of the community’s highest priorities. Rohnert Park
has a relatively low amount of people experiencing homeless, based on the annual survey, when
compared to other California jurisdictions. Nevertheless, there is a growing number of people
experiencing homelessness throughout California. For long-time residents of Rohnert Park they
find this a noticeable difference in the community.
The City funded and initiated a Rapid Rehousing Program in 2018 working with the Committee
on the Shelterless (COTS). Recently COTS added a homeless outreach worker to Rohnert Park.
The City also started a program to protect our creeks from the trash associated with homeless
occupying our creeks. As a result the camping along the creeks in the core of Rohnert Park is
much reduced. California is looking to provide more funds to address homelessness and
Assistant City Manager Don Schwartz is on the regional committee to determine the distribution
of those funds in Sonoma County.
Our residents are paying attention and 5.5% of them cited Public Safety Operations or Police
Conduct as the issue they would like addressed. This relates primarily to a number of articles
regarding a former Public Safety Sergeant, his partner, and another former officer. While it
ranked sixth on their list of priorities, it was up twelve spots from eighteenth last year. The City
is addressing these issues.
1 When asked “In your neighborhood, are recreational vehicles, boats, or trailers parked on the street a problem?”
sixty-three percent said “not a problem at all” or “not much of a problem.”
ITEM NO. 8
3
The overall impression of police in Rohnert Park was still overwhelmingly positive with
seventy-nine percent saying they had a very or somewhat favorable overall impression of police.
This is down seven percent from last year yet slightly better than 2016 results.
When asked about their own individual interaction with Rohnert Park police, respondents were
very pleased. Seventy-one percent said the officer was very courteous and professional and
twenty percent said somewhat courteous and professional. That is a ninety-one percent positive
rating. This is a remarkable result and is up from last year’s results.
The conclusion is that our residents have a high regard for our officers. Especially in their own
personal interactions they find our officers to be overwhelmingly courteous and professional.
Some of our residents don’t like the conduct of two former officers as it’s been described in the
newspapers.
Looking at the overall rating of City employees, eight y-eight percent of the respondents found
employees courteousness to be good or excellent. They rated the employees’ responsiveness as
good or excellent eighty-four percent of the time.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The survey was conducted using budgeted funds for less than $500 of out-of-pocket costs.
Finance Director Approval Date: N/A
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 3/6/2019
Attachments (list in packet assembly order):
1. Community Survey – Comparison of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Results
2019 Community Survey
Results
March 12, 2019
Attachment 1
23
28
30
38
77
72
70
62
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Would you say that things in the City of Rohnert Park are
generally headed in the right direction or are they on
the wrong track?
Wrong Track Right Direction
5
4
5
10
23
23
25
30
56
56
56
49
16
17
14
11
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate the overall image or reputation of the City of
Rohnert Park Government.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
40/60
27/73
30/70
28/72
6
6
7
9
29
29
31
30
49
48
46
45
16
17
16
16
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel a sense of community in Rohnert Park?
Not At All Not Too Much Yes, Somewhat Yes, Very Much
39/61
35/65
38/62
35/65
2
2
2
4
22
22
25
27
60
63
59
57
16
13
14
13
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How do you rate the overall quality of life in Rohnert
Park?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
30/70
24/76
27/73
24/76
3
3
4
4
17
17
18
20
55
55
54
53
25
25
24
23
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How do you rate your neighborhood as a place to live?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
24/76
20/80
22/78
20/80
28
29
21
15
37
38
37
39
32
31
38
41
3
2
5
5
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the traffic flow on major streets?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
54/46
67/33
58/43
65/35
16
16
25
33
36
36
40
40
42
44
32
24
6
4
3
3
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the overall pavement condition
of city streets.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
63/27
52/48
65/35
52/48
4
5
5
7
30
28
33
38
57
59
55
50
9
8
8
6
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of the overall appearance of
Rohnert Park.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
45/56
33/67
38/63
34/66
0
1
1
2
4
3
3
4
31
33
31
36
65
62
65
59
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood during the day?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
6/95
4/96
4/95
4/96
5
5
4
5
18
19
17
17
53
54
54
53
24
22
26
25
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood after dark?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
22/78
24/76
21/80
23/77
16
15
10
15
27
26
26
29
40
43
45
41
17
16
19
15
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Do you feel safe along Rohnert Park's creek paths
during the day?
Very Unsafe Somewhat Unsafe Somewhat Safe Very Safe
44/56
41/59
36/64
43/57
1
2
2
2
10
11
10
13
38
37
35
39
50
49
52
46
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Is violent crime (e.g. rape, assault, robbery) a problem
in your neighborhood?
Yes, Major Problem Yes, Minor Problem Not Much of a Problem Not a Problem at All
15/85
13/86
12/87
11/88
7
8
6
7
35
35
33
33
39
41
42
41
18
17
19
19
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Is property crime (e.g. burglary, theft, auto-theft) a
problem in your neighborhood?
Yes, Major Problem Yes, Minor Problem Not Much of a Problem Not a Problem at All
40/60
43/58
39/61
42/57
6
4
4
6
15
10
13
16
44
45
45
44
35
41
38
34
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please give your overall impression of the Rohnert Park
Police.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
22/78
14/86
17/83
21/79
2
3
4
7
6
7
7
9
20
19
23
20
71
71
66
64
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
In your most recent contact with Rohnert Park Police,
how courteous and professional were the officers/staff?
Not At All Not Too Much Somewhat Very
16/84
10/90
11/89
8/91
21
17
14
15
29
29
30
28
42
45
45
47
8
8
10
10
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Describe your rating of traffic (speed, red light, stop
sign) enforcement in Rohnert Park.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
43/57
46/53
44/55
50/50
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
7
30
27
31
30
64
67
63
59
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please give your overall impression of the Rohnert Park
Fire Service.
Very Unfavorable Somewhat Unfavorable Somewhat Favorable Very Favorable
11/89
5/94
6/94
6/94
3
4
4
4
8
9
9
9
34
41
41
42
41
45
45
44
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your sewer
service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
13/87
13/87
13/87
15/75
5
7
7
5
13
13
15
11
44
44
44
46
38
37
34
38
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your water service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
15/85
20/80
22/78
18/82
6
4
6
5
12
11
13
12
44
44
46
44
38
42
35
39
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your storm drainage
service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
17/83
15/85
19/81
18/82
5
6
5
5
10
14
12
13
44
44
41
37
42
36
42
45
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please describe your overall satisfaction with your garbage, recycling,
and green waste collection service.
Very Unsatisfied Somewhat Unsatisfied Somewhat Satisfied Very Satisfied
18/82
20/80
16/84
15/85
3
4
4
5
16
17
17
20
52
54
57
52
28
26
22
22
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How would you rate your most recent visit to a city park?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
25/74
21/80
21/79
19/80
1
2
1
3
10
9
11
11
52
55
55
57
37
35
33
29
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
How would you rate your most recent visit to a
recreation center?
Poor Fair Good Excellent
14/86
11/90
12/88
11/89
4
5
5
5
12
13
14
11
41
44
40
40
43
39
41
44
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate your perception of the employee's
responsiveness during your most recent interaction.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
17/83
17/83
19/81
16/84
3
4
3
6
9
8
10
8
35
39
39
38
53
49
48
48
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
2019
2018
2017
2016
Please rate your perception of the employee's
courteousness during your most recent interaction.
Poor Fair Good Excellent
14/86
13/87
13/87
12/88
Up 1
Up 10
Up 1
Up 4
Up 12
Up 3
Up 1
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Affordable Housing/Lower Rent
More Police/Patrols
Improved Code Enforcement
Reduce Crime
Limit Growth/Less Development
Improve/Maintain/Light Creek Paths
Park Improvements/Maintenance
Better Dining/Shopping Options
Public Safety Operations/Conduct
Potholes & Street Repair
Downtown
Homelessness
Speeding/Stop/Parking Enf.
Traffic
Q39: If Rohnert Park could do one thing differently to improve,
what would that be?
0 50 100 150 200 250
New City Hall
Seed Farm Stop Sign
Utility Billing Issues
No Downtown
College Student Rental Problems
Reduce/Fight Drugs
Improve Schools
Get Rid of Casino
Parking Problems
College Student Life
Stop Cutting Trees
Water or Sewer Rates Too High
Nothing
Make Bike or Pedestrian Improvements
Litter/Cleanliness/Trim Landscaping
Community Events/Recreation Programs
Q39: If Rohnert Park could do one thing differently to improve,
what would that be?
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
WATER/WASTEWATER ISSUES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City Hall- Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
PUBLIC COMMENTS: For public comment on items listed or not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if
unable to speak at the scheduled time.
If you wish to speak regarding a scheduled agenda item, you may do so upon recognition from the
Chairperson. After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please walk to the rostrum located in the
front and center of the room and state your name and address for the record before making your presentation.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please turn off all pagers, cellular telephones and all other communication devices
upon entering the meeting room. Thank you for your cooperation.
1.Call to Order
Committee Members: Gina Belforte, Councilmember
Jake Mackenzie, Councilmember
Staff Members: Darrin Jenkins, City Manager
Betsy Howze, Director of Finance
Mary Grace Pawson, Director of Development Services
John McArthur, Director of Public Works & Community Services
2.Public Comments
Persons wishing to address the Committee on any item or on City business not listed on the
Agenda may do so at this time upon recognition from the Chairperson.
3.SCWA Budget
4.Staff Updates
5.Schedule Next Meeting
6. Adjournment
DISABLED ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while
attending this meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to insure
arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure City Administration staff is notified as soon as possible if you
have a visual impairment that requires the meeting materials be produced in another format (Braille, audio-tape, etc.).
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Jennifer Sedna, Administrative Assistant of the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda for the March 12, 2019,
meeting of the Water/Wastewater Committee was posted and available for review on March 12, 2019, at Rohnert Park City Hall,
Community Center, Public Safety Main Building, and Public Library. The agenda is also available on the City web site at
www.rpcity.org.
Executed this 12th of March, 2019, in Rohnert Park, California.
/s/ Jennifer Sedna, Administrative Assistant
Item 9A1
RUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 28, 2019
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Windsor Town Council Chambers
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA 95492
The Russian River Watershed Association complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
Please contact Andy Rodgers, Executive Director, at 707-508-3670 with any questions.
AGENDA
A.Call to Order and Introductions
B.Approval of the Agenda
C.Approval of Standing Items
a. Minutes: September 27 Board of Directors Meeting
D.Board of Directors Business
a.Election of 2019 RRWA officers
b.Resolutions of Appreciation
c.North Coast Resources Partnership (NCRP) update
d.2019/2020 Work Plan
i.Overview
ii.Technical Working Group recommendation
iii.Consider adoption
e.RRWA/RWQCB quarterly lunch meeting-January 23
i.Russian River Pathogen TMDL-April hearing
ii.Next meeting in May TBA
f.Potter Valley Project update
g.Safe Medicine Disposal update
i.National Take Back Day-April 27
h.BOD 2019 meeting schedule
i.May 23 (Afternoon meeting. Student Video Contest Awards Ceremony)
ii.July 25
iii.September 26
iv.December 5
i.SB 1215- Provision of sewer service: disadvantaged communities
E.Guest Presentation: Annual Dialogue with Matt St. John, Executive Officer,
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
F.Project Updates
a. Outreach
i.Social Media outreach performance update
ii.Environmental Column
iii.Student Video ContestTopic selected!
iv.Russian River-Friendly Landscaping Program–February 6 event planning
b. Events
i.Steelhead Festival-February 9
ii.Cloverdale Citrus Fair-February 15-18
c.Regional LID Training-December 12
Item 9C1
Russian River Watershed Association
Board of Directors February 28, 2019
AGENDA: Page 2 of 2
The Russian River Watershed Association complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
Please contact Andy Rodgers, Executive Director, at 707-508-3670 with any questions.
G. Regional Updates
a. Russian River Confluence
b. R3MP
c. DWR Russian River Pilot for California Water Plan Update 2018
d. Regional Permit Fee
H. Russian River Storm Water Resources Plan
a. Adopted by the NCRP
b. Adaptive Management and Implementation
I. Items of Interest
a. CASQA Conference Presentation-October 15-17
b. RWQCB presentation-November 14
J. Public Comment
K. Adjourn
RRWA Calendar Summary:
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Windsor Town Council Chambers,
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, California 95492
Upcoming TWG Meetings
10:30 – 12:30
Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings
9:00 – 11:00
April 9, 2019
June 11, 2019
May 23, 2019—Guest Speaker TBD
July 25, 2019—Guest Speaker TBD
September 26, 2019—Guest Speaker TBD
December 5, 2019—Guest Speaker TBD
Environmental Columns
January – Thank you, GHD for Town of Windsor (Christina Goulart)—Invasive (Plant) Species
February – Thank you, Chris Grabill, Watershed Task Force, and Christina Leung, RRWA staff—
Russian River Friendly Landscaping Guidelines
March – Sonoma Water (Ann DuBay)—Our Invisible but Critical Water Source
April – Guest Author—Safe Medicine Disposal Program
May – City of Cloverdale—Firescaping
June– City of Rohnert Park—TBD
AGENDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2018
8:45 A.M.
___________________________________________________________
50 Santa Rosa Avenue, Fifth Floor, Santa Rosa, California
Public Comment: Comments are restricted to matters within the Board's jurisdiction.
Please be brief and limit comments to three minutes.
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Approve February 7, 2019 minutes of the SCPA Board of Directors meeting (pg. 3)
III.BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR CALENDAR
2.Receive Internal Operations Report, Monthly Financial Report, Update on PG&E
Bankruptcy and Provide Direction as Necessary (pg. 7)
3.Receive Legislative and Regulatory Updates and Provide Direction as Necessary (pg. 20)
4.Approve Proposed Budget Adjustment for FY 2018/2019 to Revenues, Energy
Expenses, Service Fees to PG&E, Legal Fees, Program Expenses, and Several
Additional Categories (pg. 35)
5.Authorize the General Counsel to Amend SCP’s PG&E Bankruptcy-Related Legal
Services Agreements with Boutin Jones, Inc. and Engel Law P.C. (pg. 40)
6.Approve Contract for Construction Management Services with Sixth Dimension,
LLC. at 741 4th Street (pg. 43)
IV. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
VI. ADJOURN
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an accommodation,
an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting,
please contact the Clerk of the Board at (707) 890-9491, as soon as possible to ensure
arrangements for accommodation.
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Item 9C2
COMMONLY USED ACRONYMS/TERMS TO KNOW
CAC Community Advisory Committee
CAISO California Independent Systems Operator
CAM Cost Allocation Mechanism
CCA Community Choice Aggregation
CEC California Energy Commission
CleanStart SCP’s default service
CPUC California Public Utility Commission
DriveEV Drive EverGreen
ERRA Energy Resource Recovery Account
EverGreen SCP’s 100% renewable, 100% local energy service
Geothermal A locally-available, low-carbon baseload renewable resource
GHG Greenhouse gas
IOU Investor Owned Utility (e.g., PG&E)
JPA Joint Powers Authority
MW Megawatt (Power = how fast energy is being used at one moment)
MWh Megawatt-hour (Energy = how much energy is used over time)
NEMA Net Energy Metering Aggregation (referred to as NetGreen Aggregation for SCP
customers) allows customers to share electricity production from one generation
system across multiple meters and properties. This does not allow for net surplus
compensation.
NEMV Virtual Net Energy Metering (referred to as Virtual NetGreen for SCP customers) allows
customers to generate and share electricity production between multiple customers on
the same property.
NetGreen SCP’s net energy metering program which gives its customers financial credit for
generating electricity.
PCIA Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (This fee is intended to ensure that customers
who switch to SCP pay for certain costs related to energy commitments made by PG&E
prior to their switch.)
ProFIT SCP’s “Feed in Tariff” program for larger local renewable energy producers
PV Photovoltaics for making electric energy from sunlight
REC Renewable Energy Credit – used to track all renewable energy for compliance in
California, but also colloquially used to refer to a specific subset of REC called an
“unbundled REC” where the environmental attributes of renewable energy are sold
separately from the energy. SCP does not use “unbundled RECs”.
SCP Sonoma Clean Power
SCWA Sonoma County Water Agency
TOU Time of Use, used to refer to rates that differ by time of day and by season
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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
8:45 A.M.
___________________________________________________________
Meeting Location: 50 Santa Rosa Avenue, Fifth Floor, Santa Rosa, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Landman called the meeting to order at 8:46am
Present: Chair Landman, Vice Chair Slayter, and Directors Bagby, Gjerde
(participating by teleconference), Harrington, King, Rogers, Torrez, and
Okrepkie
Staff Present: Geof Syphers, Chief Executive Officer; Stephanie Reynolds,
Director of Internal Operations; and Jessica Mullan, General Counsel
II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve the January 10 & 25, 2019 meeting minutes of the SCPA Board of
Directors
Public comment:
George Uberti, spoke about pending PG&E litigation and impacts on SCP’s
services
Deborah Tavares, asked about decommissioning of Potter Valley project, the
Humboldt County nuclear generation facility, and any impacts to SCP’s services
Motion to approve the January 10, 2019 meeting minutes of the SCPA Board of
Directors by Vice Chair Slayter
Second: Director Bagby
Motion Passed: 8-0-1
Motion to approve the January 25, 2019 meeting minutes of the SCPA Board of
Directors by Vice Chair Slayter
Second: Director Bagby
Motion Passed: 7-0-2
III. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR CALENDAR
2. Receive Internal Operations, Monthly Financial Report, update on PG&E
bankruptcy, and provide input as appropriate.
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CEO Geof Syphers updated the Board on PG&E’s bankruptcy, including SCP’s
efforts-to-date to protect ratepayer interests and ensure the strength of the
organization.
General Counsel Jessica Mullan detailed her recent focus on ensuring continuity
with PG&E and SCP’s shared billing arrangement.
CEO Syphers advised the Board on the updated legal budget, anticipated needs
for outside counsel for the remainder of fiscal year, along with an expected
increase in this budget area in coming fiscal year.
Director Harrington asked about the centralized Resource Adequacy entity and
status of this proposal; CEO Syphers detailed that this proposal is ongoing at
the CPUC.
CEO Syphers updated the Board on the ongoing load deviation issues (errors
from forecasted load), which are coming from the residential sector alone.
Although anecdotal, staff’s investigation found it likely that the majority of the
deviation is due to reductions in the cannabis industry. Director Rogers
requested that staff provide sources of load deviation with participating
jurisdictions.
Director of Internal Operations, Stephanie Reynolds, then updated the Board on
the following items: orientation binders for new Board members; status on the
431 E St. building remodel project; EverGreen outreach to member jurisdictions;
financial statements through December, which due to the load forecasting issue
has resulted in lower revenues and expenses; various programs updates, and the
upcoming CAC meeting schedule.
CEO Syphers thanked Director Rogers for the City of Santa Rosa’s efforts to
install new EV chargers located in Courthouse Square, which were supported in
part by grant-funding from SCP.
Director Slayter noted the recent install of an EV charger that SCP provided
grant funding for at the Forestville Wellness Center.
Director Harrington requested that staff post the new member orientation
binder to the SCP website.
Public comment:
Deborah Tavares, asked about PG&E bankruptcy, stated concerns over the
PG&E Solaren project, sources of SCP grants, and the decommissioning of the
Humboldt nuclear generation facility.
Lou, commented on the AER program and local Climate Action Plans.
George Uberti, asked about financial reports and the role of County of Sonoma
Auditor Controller Treasurer Tax Collector Office in review SCP’s financial
statements.
3. Receive Legislative and Regulatory Updates and provide input as appropriate.
Director of Regulatory Affairs, Neal Reardon, updated the Board on the
Application for Rehearing of the PCIA decision, which the CPUC declined to
consider. Therefore, the Application is deemed denied and the next procedural
step to challenge the decision would be through the courts. He then noted that
a Scoping Memo has been released for the 2nd phase of the PCIA.
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Director Reardon then detailed PG&E’s Energy Resource Recovery Account
(“ERRA”) process for setting rates, which has had several delays at the CPUC
and that ERRA is on the agenda for Feb. 21st.
Director Harrington asked about the Application for Rehearing decision and
what rights SCP has through a decision of the courts. General Counsel Mullan
clarified this process and rules for appeal. Director Harrington suggested
bringing rate setting for CCAs to citizens through a ballot measure.
Director Slayter asked if the recent PG&E bankruptcy filing would allow for a
buyout of the PCIA. General Counsel Mullan stated that these sorts of questions
will likely arise later in the bankruptcy hearing process.
Katherine Brandenburg, SCP Lobbyist, provided a legislative update, including
the Governor’s budget presentation and the upcoming State of the State. She
highlighted that energy is the main topic of conversation at the Capitol. Ms.
Brandenburg noted the Governor’s appointments to the CPUC & CAISO along
with the creation of a Commission on Wildfire Recovery.
Public comment:
Deborah Tavares, asked about implications of the proposed PG&E rolling
blackouts plan, and induction cooktop issues.
Jay Golden, Sebastopol resident, asked about the PCIA and PG&E’s renewable
energy contracts.
George Uberti, spoke about the Auditor Controller Treasurer Tax Collector
Office and disqualifiers for internal audits.
CEO Syphers spoke to Mr. Golden’s question regarding PCIA, and SCP’s intent
that benefits be spread equally.
Director Harrington reminded members of the public that comment should be
restricted to items on the agenda.
4. Receive Update on SCP Mission Statement Project
Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Kate Kelly, updated the Board on
SCP’s mission statement project, including efforts-to-date following the recent
brand update, project goals, who staff engaged with, and the existing mission
statement. She recapped the work of an ad-hoc consisting of Directors
Harrington and Tibbetts, survey results, and insights from this process.
Director Harrington then revealed the new mission statement: “SCP is turning
the tide on the climate crisis, through bold ideas and practical programs.”
Public comment:
Debrorah Tavares, talked about solar radiation programs, weather modification
& control, and provided a letter on these issues to the Board
Tom Conlin, Sonoma Sierra Group, spoke in favor of the updated mission
statement.
George Uberti, spoke about the mission statement and SCP as a Joint Powers
Authority.
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5. Approve SCPA’s new Information Technology Security Policy and Advance
Metering Infrastructure Data Security and Privacy Policy
Director of Customer Service Erica Torgerson presented the two new policies to
the Board, which are now needed based on CPUC decisions. The purpose of the
policies are customer privacy and protection. In addition, the policies also
establish an SCP IT security team and restricts staff access to confidential data.
Public comment:
Deborah Tavares, spoke about potential sales of confidential data.
Supervisor Gjerde left the meeting at approximately 10:18am
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Public comment:
Deborah Tavares, spoke about the use of Calpine and liability issues around
hydrogen sulfide emissions from geothermal facilities and liability issues arising
from earthquakes at production site.
George Uberti, spoke about the SCP Joint Powers Agreement.
Director King updated Board on new City Manager for Petaluma; in addition,
Director King also spoke to a recent New York Times article on energy usage by
all 50 states.
Director Landman congratulated Director Hopkins on welcoming her new baby.
V. ADJOURN
Chair Landman adjourned the meeting at 10:27
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Staff Report – Item 02
To: Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors
From: Stephanie Reynolds, Director of Internal Operations
Geof Syphers, CEO
Issue: Receive Internal Operations Report, Monthly Financial Reports, Update on
PG&E Bankruptcy and Provide Input and Direction as Necessary
Date: March 7, 2019
NEW SCP TEAM MEMBER
SCP has formally filled the position of Compliance and Risk Manager and the
new team member will be starting on April 1st! This position will be filling a
vacancy we currently have. A few of the many responsibilities of this position
include handling the ongoing multitude of compliance filings with our
regulatory agencies and assisting the Procurement Team with managing our
risk factors and Integrated Resource Planning. The recruitment for the SCP
Chief Operating Officer has had a remarkable response. Due to the large
number of very qualified candidates, the closing date for submitting
applications has been changed to Wednesday, March 6th. Initial interviews for
this position will begin this month.
LOAD DEVIATIONS
Staff continues to research the load deviations that were reported on in the
last few meetings. For the past several months, SCP customer load has been
about 7% below forecast. This is more than normal deviation and appears to
be largest with residential customers.
Staff met with PG&E on February 5th to discuss the load decline issue.
Together, it was determined that there is a subset of residential customers
that use significantly more than normal residential customers (“super-users”
that use 7x- 300x the normal residential customers). These residential “super-
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users” make up less than 1% of residential customers, but more than 10% of
residential load. They also tend to be on EV or Time-of-Use (TOU) residential
rates and appear to be mostly mobile home parks and residences that are
conducting non-residential functions within the home. Staff has identified that
a significant portion of these customers have closed accounts or reduced
their load drastically in 2018 from previous years. The decrease in load from
these customers alone appears to account for around half of the residential
load decline. Given that these customers make up only 1% of our residential
accounts, staff believes that it is reasonable that normal forecasting variables
(i.e. weather, net-metered solar, energy efficiency, price-shock from electricity
bills during 2017’s record setting temperatures) would account for the
remaining deviation. We have also received reports from PG&E that as
normal E-1 flat residential rate users are switching over to TOU rates, their
average total daily usage is declining on average up to almost 1%. The
departure and decline of “super-user” residential load and the residential TOU
has had a significant effect on load and staff will be adjusting forecasts to
account for this.
PG&E BANKRUPTCY
SCP continues to monitor PG&E’s bankruptcy protection and restructuring
case to ensure SCP’s needs are met through this process. A Creditors
Committee and a Fire Victims Committee were established, and those
committees requested a one-month delay in finalizing PG&E’s debtor-in-
possession financing agreement to give them time to review the details. That
final approval is linked with SCP’s motion to ensure continuous billing
operations for CCAs, and will now be heard on or about March 13. Staff are
optimistic the decision will be favorable.
CalCCA filed comments in the CPUC’s Order Instituting Investigation of
PG&E’s Safety Culture asking the CPUC to refocus PG&E on safety, with a
partial solution including a phase-out of PG&E from retail electric generation.
This concept has been floated widely, including by PG&E itself, and is referred
to as a “wires-only” option, implying an exit from electric generation.
CEO Syphers also met with the Governor’s “Strike Team” to educate that
team about CCAs.
NEW BOARD MEMBER/COMMITTEE MEMBER ORIENTATION MATERIALS
At the last meeting staff was directed to make available an electronic version
of our orientation binder for new Directors and Committee members. This is
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available now and can be provided upon request. The information in the
“binder” is updated regularly, so placement on the SCP website was not
practical.
CONSENT CALENDAR PROCEDURE
At a previous meeting, staff stated the benefits of utilizing a consent
calendar/agenda and that the specifics for utilizing a consent calendar would
be reviewed. A consent agenda (also known by Roberts Rules of Order as a
“consent calendar”) organizes routine meeting discussion points into a single
agenda item. In so doing, the grouped items can be approved in one action,
rather than through the filing of multiple motions. SCP staff may place
agenda items on the consent calendar that are routine in nature, consistent
with adopted Board policies, and do not require individual consideration.
Common procedures for use of a consent calendar that staff intend to apply
in future SCP and CAC Board meetings are as follows:
• Any member of the governing board may request that an item be
removed from the consent calendar.
• The consent calendar will be enacted by one motion and vote for
approval of the recommended actions.
• There will be no separate discussion of consent calendar items prior to
the time the governing board votes on the motion unless any member
of the governing board has a simple clarifying question.
• Any governing board member may ask the Clerk to record a “no” or
“abstention” vote on any individual consent calendar item.
BUILDING UPDATE
EHDD has completed the Detailed Design of the 431 E Street renovation
project. On February 15th, staff met with EHDD and the various engineers
working on the project at a Value Engineering (VE) workshop to reconcile
costs of the project and discuss potential enhancements as well as cost
cutting measures. There will be a follow-up meeting in March to continue the
discussion and come to a consensus on changes. The next step is completion
of the construction documents, which is estimated in June of this year.
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LEAD LOCALLY (CEC GRANT)
The Lead Locally Research Team has executed participation agreements with
13 of the 15 pilot homes and is currently performing energy audits to assure
each home is a viable site for the applied research experiments for advance
technologies including: heat pump water heaters, radiant ceiling heating and
cooling panels, residential attic phase change materials, and air to water heat
pumps. Next steps are to install the pre-monitoring instrumentation and
evaluate the baseline energy use prior to the addition of those new
technologies. A Phase 2 research study on daylighting retrofits for 3
commercial properties will occur this spring.
A Request for Proposals to solicit manufacturers and vendors to deploy their
innovative energy efficient technologies at the Advanced Energy Center has
been issued publicly. Those responses are due by March 29, 2019.
Additionally, TLCD Architecture is developing a schematic design for the
renovations of the Advanced Energy Center. A meeting with City of Santa
Rosa staff to discuss structural concerns is needed prior to finalizing this
phase of the design. Following this meeting with the City, an update to the
renovations and design plan will be made to both the CAC and Board.
MONTHLY COMPILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The winter rate season continues into January, a period where aggregate
rates are less than in the summer. The year-to-date growth in net position is
slightly below projections due primarily to lower than anticipated electricity
sales. Year-to-date electricity sales reached $106,349,000.
Electricity sales (as reported on the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Assets) is being offset by our estimate of uncollectible
accounts, which is currently set at approximately 0.5% of electricity sales. As
historical data is gathered on the collection patterns specific to SCP
customers, this rate will be revisited and adjusted as necessary. Note that the
accounts receivable line on the Statement of Net Position is presented net of
allowance for uncollectibles.
SCP continues to procure electricity from multiple sources. Net position
reached a positive $88,988,000, which indicates healthy growth as SCP
continues to make progress towards its reserve goals. Of this net position,
approximately $60,971,000 is set aside for reserves (Operating Reserve:
$50,734,000; Program Reserve: $9,146,000; and Collateral Reserve:
$1,091,000).
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Overall, other operating expenses continued near or slightly below planned
levels for the year.
BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
The budget is formatted to make comparisons for both the annual and the
year-to-date perspective. The first column, 2018/19 YTD Budget, allocates the
Board approved annual budget at expected levels throughout the year with
consideration for the timing of additional customers, usage volumes, staffing
needs etc. This column represents our best estimates and this granular
approach was not part of the Board approved budget.
Revenue from electricity sales to customers is under the year-to-date budget
by approximately 5%. The cost of electricity is also slightly under budget-to-
date by approximately 8%. Variation in this account is typically due to
fluctuating market cost of energy on open position purchases.
Major operating categories of Data Management fees and PG&E Service fees
are based on the customer account totals. While Data Management fees are
closely aligned to the annual budgeted amount, PG&E fees exceed the year-
to-date budget due to a change in the per meter rate, with an unexpected
MDMA fee added. SCP intends to adjust the budget for this category in future
months.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
CAC MEETING – March 25, 2019
BOD MEETING – April 4, 2019
CAC MEETING – April 16, 2019
BOD MEETING – May 2, 2019
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ACCOUNTANTS’ COMPILATION REPORT
Board of Directors
Sonoma Clean Power Authority
Management is responsible for the accompanying special purpose statement of Sonoma Clean
Power Authority (a California Joint Powers Authority) which comprise the budgetary comparison
schedule for the period ended January 31, 2019, and for determining that the budgetary basis of
accounting is an acceptable financial reporting framework. We have performed a compilation
engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services
promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We did not audit or
review the accompanying statement nor were we required to perform any procedures to verify the
accuracy or completeness of the information provided by management. Accordingly, we do not
express an opinion, a conclusion, nor provide any assurance on this special purpose budgetary
comparison statement.
The special purpose statement is prepared in accordance with the budgetary basis of accounting,
which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. This report is intended for the information of the Board of Directors of Sonoma
Clean Power Authority.
Management has elected to omit substantially all of the note disclosures required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America in these interim financial statements.
Sonoma Clean Power Authority’s annual audited financial statements include the note disclosures
omitted from these interim statements. If the omitted disclosures were included in these financial
statements, they might influence the user’s conclusions about the Authority’s financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for
those who are not informed about such matters.
We are not independent with respect to the Authority because we performed certain accounting
services that impaired our independence.
Maher Accountancy
San Rafael, CA
February 24, 2019
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Net increase (decrease) in available fund balance
per budgetary comparison schedule: 10,726,130$
Adjustments needed to reconcile to the
changes in net position in the
Statement of Revenues, Expenses
and Changes in Net Position:
Subtract depreciation expense (34,895)
Add back capital asset acquisitions 500,194
Subtract collateral deposits returned (372,500)
Add back collateral deposits 1,408,034
Change in net position 12,226,963$
REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
July 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019
SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY
OPERATING FUND
BUDGET RECONCILIATION TO STATEMENT OF
See accountants' compilation report.3
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ACCOUNTANTS’ COMPILATION REPORT
Management
Sonoma Clean Power Authority
Management is responsible for the accompanying financial statements of Sonoma Clean Power
Authority (a California Joint Powers Authority) which comprise the statement of net position as of
January 31, 2019, and the related statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position, and
the statement of cash flows for the period then ended in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. We have performed a compilation engagement
in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by
the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We did not audit or review the
accompanying statements nor were we required to perform any procedures to verify the accuracy or
completeness of the information provided by management. Accordingly, we do not express an
opinion, conclusion, nor provide any assurance on these financial statements.
Management has elected to omit substantially all of the note disclosures required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America in these interim financial statements.
Sonoma Clean Power Authority’s annual audited financial statements include the note disclosures
omitted from these interim statements. If the omitted disclosures were included in these financial
statements, they might influence the user’s conclusions about the Authority’s financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for
those who are not informed about such matters.
We are not independent with respect to the Authority because we performed certain accounting
services that impaired our independence.
Maher Accountancy
San Rafael, CA
February 24, 2019
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 51,453,144$
Investment in Sonoma County Investment Pool 15,318,831
Accounts receivable, net of allowance 19,113,390
Other receivables 633,284
Accrued revenue 7,685,273
Prepaid expenses 1,885,373
Deposits 182,079
Total current assets 96,271,374
Noncurrent assets
Land 860,520
Capital assets, net of depreciation 2,994,674
Deposits 5,459,242
Total noncurrent assets 9,314,436
Total assets 105,585,810
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 923,917
Accrued cost of electricity 14,365,210
Advanced from grantors 482,750
Other accrued liabilities 425,179
User taxes and energy surcharges due to other governments 400,664
Total current liabilities 16,597,720
Investment in capital assets 3,855,194
Unrestricted 85,132,896
Total net position 88,988,090$
NET POSITION
As of January 31, 2019
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
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OPERATING REVENUES
Electricity sales, net 106,348,875$
Evergreen electricity premium 260,024
Grant revenue 807,100
Total operating revenues 107,415,999
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of electricity 86,915,204
Staff compensation 1,905,241
Data manager 1,839,233
Service fees - PG&E 552,267
Consultants and other professional fees 1,608,910
Legal 220,013
Communications 809,942
General and administration 517,352
Program rebates and incentives 1,371,562
Depreciation 34,895
Total operating expenses 95,774,619
Operating income 11,641,380
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Interest income 585,080
Gain on sale of equipment 503
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 585,583
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 12,226,963
Net position at beginning of period 76,761,127
Net position at end of period 88,988,090$
July 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES
SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from electricity sales 107,265,663$
Receipts from grantors 263,436
Receipts from supplier for security deposits 14,600
Tax and surcharge receipts from customers 1,415,717
Deposits and collateral returned 372,500
Payments to purchase electricity (87,185,297)
Payments for staff compensation (1,933,570)
Payments for contract services (4,109,569)
Payments for communications (1,086,430)
Payments for general and administration (570,253)
Payments for program rebates and incentives (1,302,222)
Tax and surcharge payments to other governments (1,509,802)
Deposits and collateral paid (1,408,034)
Payments for charitable contributions (108,000)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 10,118,739
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of capital assets (420,895)
Net cash provided (used) by capital and financing activities (420,895)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest income received 626,313
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 626,313
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (including County Investment Pool)10,324,157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 56,447,818
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 66,771,975$
Reconciliation to the Statement of Net Position
Cash and cash equivalents 51,453,144$
Investment in Sonoma County Investment Pool 15,318,831
Cash and cash equivalents 66,771,975$
July 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY
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Operating income 11,641,380$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net
cash provided (used) by operating activities
Depreciation expense 33,251
Revenue reduced for uncollectible accounts 535,724
Charitable contributions considered an operating
activity for cash flow purposes only (108,000)
(Increase) decrease in net accounts receivable (1,784,966)
(Increase) decrease in other receivables (491,771)
(Increase) decrease in accrued revenue 1,887,749
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses (1,354,842)
(Increase) decrease in current deposits (982,290)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (175,921)
Increase (decrease) in accrued cost of electricity 271,680
Increase (decrease) in advance from grantors (17,250)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 725,223
Increase (decrease) in user taxes and energy
surcharges due to other governments (75,828)
Increase (decrease) in supplier security deposits 14,600
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 10,118,739$
SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
July 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Staff Report – Item 03
To: Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors
From: Geof Syphers, CEO
Neal Reardon, Director of Regulatory Affairs
Katherine Brandenburg, Lobbyist
Issue: Receive Legislative and Regulatory Report and Provide Direction as
Necessary
Date: March 7, 2019
REGULATORY REPORT
Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA)
Phase 2 of the PCIA Proceeding is underway, and will evaluate a variety of
topics, including how utilities should optimize their portfolios, developing
accurate benchmarks to reflect the value of contract attributes, and creating a
calculation for a one-time lump sum payment of exit fees. On March 1st, the
first working group meeting on developing an accurate benchmark was held
at the CPUC. The first meeting on the lump sum payment topic is also
expected later in March. SCP plans to engage both on behalf of our
customers and through CalCCA.
PG&E’s Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA)
On February 21st, the Commission approved the Alternate Proposed Decision
implementing PG&E’s Energy Resource Recovery Account “ERRA” forecast.
This alternate proposal, issued by Commissioner Guzman-Aceves, denies
PG&E’s attempt to change the allocation of PCIA across vintage as well as
PG&E’s attempt to use different values than the market price benchmark, and
orders the IOUs to implement a brown-power true up based on 2018 prices.
These three changes benefit CCA customers and will partially offset the
expected increases in PCIA for 2019.
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PG&E will submit an Advice Letter to implement rate changes by mid-March,
which would be subject to protests and PG&E responses to those protests.
The earliest PCIA and generation rates would be changes is May 1st. In the
meantime, PG&E to raised delivery rates for all customers in March 1st.
Resource Adequacy (RA)
On February 21st, the CPUC approved a modified Proposed Decision in the
Resource Adequacy “RA” Proceeding. This Proposed Decision incorporates
opposition from many stakeholders to directing the IOUs to serve as the
central procurement entity for all Local RA in their territory. CalCCA and
many stakeholders – most notably including San Diego Gas and Electric –
opposed this proposal. It maintains that while a central procurement entity is
a solution to problems in the RA market, it is not ready for implementation at
this time. The Decision directs stakeholders to convene over the next 6
months to develop proposals for how central procurement could be achieved
and implemented. SCP will collaborate with a variety of market participants,
including direct access providers, generators, and at least one IOU to develop
a proposal that would meet preserve our responsibility to procure on behalf
of our customers while bringing stability to the RA market.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
February 22nd was the deadline for bills to be introduced. A total of 2,576 bills
were introduced for 2019, of which 1,799 were Assembly measures and 777
were Senate measures. These figures do not include special session bills,
constitutional amendments, or resolutions. A large number of bills introduced
are “spot” bills. Spot bills make technical, non-substantive changes in the law
and act as a placeholder for a later proposal and they must be amended prior
to being heard in a committee. The Speaker of the Assembly has given its
members a hard deadline of March 1 to have all amended language for “spot”
bills to be sent to the Legislative Counsel’s office for drafting. The Senate has
not provided a date. Because there are so many “spot” bills this year, we
anticipate a large amount of bills will be amended starting March 22nd, which
is the 31st day after the introduction date of many of the bills. Once the
“spot” bills are amended, we will have a better understanding of the impact
the bills may have or not have on SCP and CCAs.
The number of bill introductions for 2019 is consistent with those in prior
years. Generally, the Legislature has introduced about 2,100 bills per year and
the first year of the 2-year session usually has a higher number of bill
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introductions. By way of comparison, the following are the bill introduction
totals from the past five years:
Total 2018 bill introductions as of the deadline: 2,177
Total 2017 bill introductions as of the deadline: 2,495
Total 2016 bill introductions as of the deadline: 1,993
Total 2015 bill introductions as of the deadline: 2,297
Total 2014 bill introductions as of the deadline: 1,930
Total 2013 bill introductions as of the deadline: 2,256
We have identified 127 bills that could have an effect on CCAs and SCP. The
topics surrounding energy are:
• How will California move forward in light of PG&E’s bankruptcy
proceedings?
• How will California’s electrical grid operate?
• Will California move to a central procurement system?
• Who will control and maintain the transmission lines?
• In light of the wildfires, there are a few bills related to the creation of
wildfire insurance.
Last year, inverse condemnation was the main topic. However, 2019 is a new
year and there isn’t one legislator who is willing to bring this topic up for
discussion at this time.
Senator Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and Treasurer Fiona Ma
proposed a new model of insurance to reduce wildfire risk with California
Disaster Insurance (SB 290). SB 290 will authorize the Governor, Insurance
Commissioner, and Treasurer to enter into an insurance policy that pays out
when California has unexpected costs for disaster response. California
Disaster Insurance would function like home insurance, but for the State of
California—allowing California to pay a premium using a portion of existing
emergency funds that would trigger a payment to California in the event of a
disaster.
Policy committee hearings will start in full force in April.
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Informational Hearings
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications has an information hearing
scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th to discuss PG&E’s Chapter 11 Reorganization
Bankruptcy and the implications for California.
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee has an informational hearing
scheduled for Wednesday, March 8th to discuss how California will maintain
reliability and affordability as California moves to decarbonization.
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CalCCA Bill Tracking List
2/28/2019 Tracked by NPA & EGRS
SB 295 (McGuire D) Public utility districts: ordinances.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/14/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/14/2019
Status: 2/15/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
Location: 2/14/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Public Utility District Act provides for the election of a board of directors to govern each
district and authorizes a board to act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. The act prohibits an
ordinance passed by the board from taking effect less than 30 days after its passage, requires the
clerk of the district to post copies of the ordinance at 3 public places in the district, and, if there is a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the district, requires the ordinance to be
published in the newspaper, as specified. This bill would prohibit an ordinance passed by the board
from taking effect less than 45 days, instead of 30 days, after its passage and would make conforming
changes.
Notes 1: CalCCA Sponsored bill
Alternative Fuels
SB 662 (Archuleta D) Green electrolytic hydrogen.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the PUC and Energy Commission to take into account opportunities to
increase grid-responsive production of green electrolytic hydrogen for use in the transportation sector.\
Bankruptcy
AB 1609 (Chen R) Public utilities: fireproofing programs.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electrical corporation and gas
corporation to file an application for programs to provide financial assistance to owners of residential
properties in fire-prone areas within their respective service territories to install improvements to
reduce or eliminate wildfire impacts on those properties or to purchase emergency equipment or
supplies for use in case of a deenergization event. The bill would require that the programs be funded
through voluntary contributions from customers of the corporations.
Central Procurment
AB 56 (Garcia, Eduardo D) Statewide central electricity procurement entity.
Current Text: Introduced: 12/3/2018 html pdf
Introduced: 12/3/2018
Status: 1/17/2019-Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES.
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Status: 1/17/2019-Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES.
Location: 1/17/2019-A. U. & E.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the State Energy Resources
Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to undertake various actions in
furtherance of meeting the state’s clean energy and pollution reduction objectives.This bill would
require the PUC and the Energy Commission to provide to the Legislature, by March 31, 2020, a joint
assessment, as specified, of options for establishing a central statewide entity to procure electricity for
all end-use retail customers in the state.
Climate Change/GHG
AB 1276 (Bonta D) Green New Deal.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law establishes various environmental and economic policies. This bill would state
the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to develop and implement a Green New Deal with the
objective of reaching specified environmental outcomes within the target window of 10 years from the
start of execution of the plan and accomplishing certain social goals.
AB 1284 (Carrillo D) Carbon neutrality.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: This bill would require the State Air Resources Board to adopt a regulation defining carbon
neutrality, as specified.
SB 1 (Atkins D) California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019.
Current Text: Introduced: 12/3/2018 html pdf
Introduced: 12/3/2018
Status: 2/12/2019-Set for hearing March 20.
Location: 1/16/2019-S. E.Q.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Calendar: 3/20/2019 Upon adjournment of Environmental Quality Committee - Room 3191
SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, ALLEN, Chair
Summary: Current state law regulates the discharge of air pollutants into the atmosphere. The
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act regulates the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the
state. The California Safe Drinking Water Act establishes standards for drinking water and regulates
drinking water systems. The California Endangered Species Act requires the Fish and Game
Commission to establish a list of endangered species and a list of threatened species, and generally
prohibits the taking of those species. This bill would require specified agencies to take prescribed
actions regarding certain federal requirements and standards pertaining to air, water, and protected
species, as specified.
Data Collection
AB 654 (Rubio, Blanca D) Public records: utility customers: disclosure of personal information.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/15/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/15/2019
Status: 2/19/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
Location: 2/15/2019-A. PRINT
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would authorize a local agency to disclose the name, utility usage data, and home address
of utility customers to an officer or employee of another governmental agency when the disclosure is
not necessary for the performance of the other governmental agency’s official duties but is to be used
for scientific, educational, or research purposes, and the requesting agency receiving the disclosed
material agrees to maintain it as confidential in accordance with specified criteria.
Direct Access
AB 923 (Wicks D) Bay Area Rapid Transit District: electricity procurement and delivery.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/20/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would authorize BART to elect to obtain electricity purchased from an electrical corporation
or marketer, as defined, and electricity purchased through a market operated by the Independent
System Operator or any other electricity market.
Distributed Energy Resources
AB 801 (Levine D) Solar energy systems.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/20/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to remove obstacles to the
expansion of community-shared solar electric generation systems as an option for onsite solar electric
generation requirements in California.
SB 288 (Wiener D) Electricity: self-generation and storage.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/13/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/13/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-Referred to Com. on E., U. & C.
Location: 2/21/2019-S. E. U., & C.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would, by January 1, 2021, require the PUC and the governing board of each local publicly
owned electric utility to, among other things, create one or more tariffs that offer fair compensation for
customer-sited energy storage systems that export electricity to the electrical grid and to consider one
or more tariffs for customer-sited energy storage and renewable energy systems to support grid
reliability and community resiliency in the event of emergencies or grid outages.
Diversity
SB 255 (Bradford D) Women, minority, disabled veteran, and LGBT business enterprise procurement:
electric service providers: energy storage system companies: community choice aggregators.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/12/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/12/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-Referred to Com. on E., U. & C.
Location: 2/21/2019-S. E. U., & C.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
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Summary: Current law directs the Public Utilities Commission to require every electrical corporation,
gas corporation, water corporation, wireless telecommunications service provider, and telephone
corporation with annual gross revenues exceeding $25,000,000, and their regulated subsidiaries and
affiliates, to annually submit a detailed and verifiable plan for increasing procurement from women,
minority, disabled veteran, and LGBT business enterprises, as defined, in all categories, including a
renewable energy project, as defined, and wireless telecommunications, broadband, smart grid, and
rail projects. Existing law requires the reporting of certain information about the implementation of the
plans. This bill would extend these requirements to electric service providers, community choice
aggregators, and energy storage system companies, as defined, and would change the $25,000,000
annual gross revenue threshold above which these requirements become applicable to $1,000,000 in
gross annual California revenues.
Electric Vehicles
AB 40 (Ting D) Zero-emission vehicles: comprehensive strategy.
Current Text: Introduced: 12/3/2018 html pdf
Introduced: 12/3/2018
Status: 1/24/2019-Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and NAT. RES.
Location: 1/24/2019-A. TRANS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would, no later than January 1, 2021, require the State Air Resources Board to develop a
comprehensive strategy to ensure that the sales of new motor vehicles and new light-duty trucks in
the state have transitioned fully to zero-emission vehicles, as defined, by 2040, as specified.
Energy Planning
AB 961 (Reyes D) Energy programs and projects: nonenergy benefits.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to (1) establish common definitions of
nonenergy benefits and attempt to determine consistent values for use in all energy programs, (2)
meaningfully consider and prioritize producing nonenergy benefits in clean energy programs and
projects, (3) give preference to producing nonenergy benefits in clean energy programs and projects in
low-income and disadvantaged communities, as defined, and (4) track and the nonenergy benefits
produced in energy programs and report those benefits during program evaluations.
EV Infrastructure
AB 983 (Boerner Horvath D) Transportation electrification.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require an electrical corporation to work with local agencies or regional planning
agencies in its service territory with responsibility for planning electric vehicle deployment to determine
where to install new electrical charging stations along local transit corridors. The bill would authorize
an electrical corporation to file an application with the PUC by December 31, 2020, with the support of
the local or regional planning agency, for the infrastructure investments required to support electrical
charging stations at transit corridor entry and exit points or other locations.
SB 638 (Allen D) Leases: electric vehicle charging stations: insurance coverage.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
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Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires a lessor of a dwelling to approve a written request of a lessee to
install an electric vehicle charging station at a parking space allotted for the lessee in accordance with
specified requirements, including the lessee maintaining in full force and effect a lessee’s general
liability insurance policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), as provided.This bill would
remove the specified monetary amount required in the general liability insurance policy.
GHG Planning
AB 315 (Garcia, Cristina D) Stationary sources: emissions reporting.
Current Text: Introduced: 1/30/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 1/30/2019
Status: 2/11/2019-Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Location: 2/11/2019-A. NAT. RES.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law authorizes the State Air Resources Board to require, as appropriate, a
stationary source to verify or certify the accuracy of its annual emissions reports by a 3rd-party verifier
or certifier that is accredited by the state board. This bill instead would require, instead of authorize,
the state board to require, as appropriate, a stationary source to verify or certify the accuracy of its
annual emissions reports by a 3rd-party verifier or certifier that is accredited by the state board
Governance
SB 155 (Bradford D) Public utilities: regulation.
Current Text: Introduced: 1/23/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 1/23/2019
Status: 1/31/2019-Referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 1/23/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Under current law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public
utilities.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation reforming the regulation
of public utilities.
Notes 1: SPOT BILL TO WATCH
SB 646 (Morrell R) Local agency utility services: extension of utility services.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would prohibit a city or district providing the extended service from denying the extension
of a utility service to a property owner located within the extended service area based upon a
property owner’s election not to participate in an annexation or preannexation proceeding.
Grid Restructuring
SB 550 (Hill D) Public utilities: merger, acquisition, or control of electrical or gas corporations.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
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Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission, before authorizing a merger, acquisition, or
change in control of an electrical or gas corporation involving a party that meets that revenue
threshold, to additionally ensure the proposal includes specified elements and find, on balance, that
the proposal improves the safety of the utility service provided by the electrical or gas corporation.
Labor
AB 1028 (Gonzalez D) Clean Energy Job Creation Program.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, in
allocating grants to local educational agencies as part of the program, to also give priority based on a
local educational agency’s utilization of apprentices from state-approved apprenticeship and
preapprenticeship programs, as specified. The bill would explicitly authorize program expenditures
associated with employee training and energy managers. The bill would transfer $300,000,000 dollars
from the General Fund to the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund and would, for the 2019–20 fiscal year,
appropriate that money to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission for
the purpose of the program.
SB 241 (Moorlach R) Public agencies: joint powers authorities: contracts.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/11/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/11/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and L., P.E. & R.
Location: 2/21/2019-S. GOV. & F.
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Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the governing body of each member agency of an agency established
pursuant to a joint powers agreement to approve and ratify each memorandum of understanding
negotiated between the joint powers agency and its employees. This bill would further require each
member agency to a joint powers agreement to approve and ratify each contract for municipal services
or functions, as defined, negotiated between the joint powers agency and the entity providing the
services or functions.
Natural gas
AB 1799 (Friedman D) Natural gas.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Energy Commission to identify, collect, and analyze certain data
regarding the natural gas market to determine causes of natural gas price volatility experienced by
end-use customers. The bill would require the Energy Commission, in coordination with the Public
Utilities Commission (PUC), to establish the Joint Agency Natural Gas Market Oversight Committee to
review the data gathered and analyzed and to provide ongoing comments, insight, and
recommendations about natural gas market behavior and transactions related to potential exercise of
market power and market manipulation and methods to deter those activities.
Procurement
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AB 56 (Garcia, Eduardo D) Statewide central electricity procurement entity.
Current Text: Introduced: 12/3/2018 html pdf
Introduced: 12/3/2018
Status: 1/17/2019-Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES.
Location: 1/17/2019-A. U. & E.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the State Energy Resources
Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) to undertake various actions in
furtherance of meeting the state’s clean energy and pollution reduction objectives.This bill would
require the PUC and the Energy Commission to provide to the Legislature, by March 31, 2020, a joint
assessment, as specified, of options for establishing a central statewide entity to procure electricity for
all end-use retail customers in the state.
AB 1083 (Burke D) Energy and energy infrastructure procurement requirements: California Council on
Science and Technology.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would request the California Council on Science and Technology upon request by the
chairperson of a fiscal committee or certain policy committees of either the Assembly or Senate, the
Speaker of the Assembly, or the President pro Tempore of the Senate, to undertake and complete an
analysis of the effects of legislation proposing to mandate procurement of electricity products, gas
products, energy storage resources, or electrical or gas infrastructure by an electrical corporation, gas
corporation, community choice aggregator, electric service provider, local publicly owned electric or gas
utility, or any state-level energy procurement entity.
Rates
AB 1293 (Levine D) Public Utilities Commission: reports.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public
utilities, including electrical corporations and gas corporations. Existing law requires the commission to
annually prepare a written report on the costs of programs and activities conducted by certain
electrical corporations and gas corporations. Existing law requires the report to identify specified
information including each program mandated by statute or by the commission and its annual cost to
ratepayers. Existing law requires the commission, before the commencement of certain meetings, to
make copies of a meeting agenda available to the public. This bill would require the report to also
identify the average cost to gas corporation or electrical corporation ratepayers, provided separately
for residential, commercial, and industrial ratepayers, per therm or per kilowatthour, as applicable, of
each program mandated by statute during the preceding year and over the lifetime of the program,
and would require that information to be included as an attachment to the agenda for each
commission meeting.
SB 549 (Hill D) Public Utilities Commission: rates: capital structure changes.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Under current law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public
utilities, including electrical corporations. Current law authorizes the commission to fix the rates and
charges for every public utility and requires that those rates and charges be just and reasonable.This
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bill would prohibit the commission from approving any capital structure change or increase in rates for
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company unless the Legislature, by statute, authorizes the capital
structure change or increase in rates.
Reliability
SB 520 (Hertzberg D) Electrical service: provider of last resort.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to develop threshold attributes, as
specified, for a load-serving entity to serve as a provider of last resort to provide electrical service to
retail end users in California. The bill would authorize the commission to establish a structure, such as
an auction, to determine which load-serving entity should serve as the provider of last resort and what
benefits a load-serving entity would receive if selected to serve as the provider of last resort.
Renewable Portfolio Standard
AB 915 (Mayes R) California Renewables Portfolio Standards Program.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/20/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/20/2019
Status: 2/21/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Location: 2/20/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require that retail sellers and local publicly owned electric utilities procure a minimum
quantity of electricity products from eligible renewable energy resources so that the total
kilowatthours of those products sold to their retail end-use customers achieve 68% of retail sales by
December 31, 2033, 76% by December 31, 2036, and 80% by December 31, 2038. The bill would
revise the definition of “eligible renewable resource” for purposes of the program to include, on and
after January 1, 2026, an electrical generation facility that has a specified point source emission level
of carbon dioxide equivalent at, or below, a specified level, if the marginal increase in the cost of
procurement from other eligible renewable energy resources exceeds a specified level.
AB 1371 (Cunningham R) California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: offshore wind generation.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to determine appropriate targets for the
procurement of offshore wind generation on behalf of retail end-use customers of retail sellers in
California in order to meet the goals that eligible renewable energy resources supply 60% of retail
sales of electricity to California end-use customers by December 31, 2030, and that eligible renewable
energy resources and zero-carbon resources supply 100% of retail sales of electricity to California end-
use customers and 100% of electricity procured to serve all state agencies by December 31, 2045.
AB 1513 (Holden D) Electricity procurement contracts: assignment: California Renewables Portfolio
Standard Program.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would authorize an electrical corporation, upon receiving approval of an application by the
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Public Utilities Commission, to assign all or part of a contract for the procurement of eligible renewable
energy resources to a retail seller, local publicly owned electric utility, electrical cooperative, the
Department of Water Resources, or a military facility.
SB 515 (Caballero D) California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: bioenergy renewable feed-in
tariff.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Pursuant to current law, the Public Utilities Commission has adopted resolutions
establishing fuel or feedstock procurement requirements for generation from bioenergy projects
intended to reduce wildfire risks that are applicable to the state’s 3 largest electrical corporations. This
bill would expand the fuels and feedstocks that are eligible to meet these wildfire risk reduction fuel
and feedstock requirements to include salvaged vegetation from wildlife clean up, biomass diverted
from specified higher fire-risk zones, and biomass from commission-designated sources.
Resource Adequacy
AB 1584 (Quirk D) Electricity: cost allocation.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission to develop and use methodologies for
allocating costs imposed on the electrical system by each load-serving entity based on the entity’s
portfolio’s contribution to the electric system conditions that created those costs.
Notes 1: Spot bill for central procurement?
SB 350 (Hertzberg D) Electricity: resource adequacy: multiyear centralized resource adequacy
mechanism.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/19/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/19/2019
Status: 2/20/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
Location: 2/19/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to consider a multiyear centralized resource
adequacy mechanism, among other options, to most efficiently and equitably meet specified resource
adequacy objectives.
Storage
AB 1144 (Friedman D) Energy storage resources: report.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/21/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/21/2019
Status: 2/22/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Location: 2/21/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission, by January 1, 2021, to prepare and submit to
the Legislature and to post on its internet website a report that provides guidance to local publicly
owned electric utilities and the Independent System Operator on measures that remove barriers to
the participation of energy storage resources in the capacity, energy, and ancillary services markets to
assist those utilities and Independent System Operator to comply with the federal order.
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SB 772 (Bradford D) Long duration bulk energy storage: procurement.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would require the ISO, on or before June 30, 2022, to complete a competitive solicitation
process for the procurement of one or more long duration energy storage projects that in aggregate
have at least 2,000 megawatts capacity, but not more than 4,000 megawatts, except as provided. The
bill would require that the competitive solicitation process provide for cost recovery from load-serving
entities within the ISO-controlled electrical grid that the ISO determines is just and reasonable and
that takes into account the distribution of benefits from the long duration bulk energy storage.
SB 774 (Stern D) Electricity: local clean energy generation and storage systems.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
Status: 2/25/2019-From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27. Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-S. RLS.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: The Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act establishes
the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission with various responsibilities
with respect to developing and implementing the state’s energy policies.This bill would state the intent
of the Legislature to enact later legislation to require the commission to develop and implement a
program to deploy local clean energy generation and storage systems throughout California, as
specified.
Notes 1: Spot Bill
Transmission
AB 281 (Frazier D) Transmission and distribution lines: undergrounding.
Current Text: Introduced: 1/28/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 1/28/2019
Status: 1/29/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee February 28.
Location: 1/28/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to require electrical
corporations and local publicly owned electric utilities to take certain actions related to electric
transmission and distribution lines and equipment in high fire risk areas.
Wildfires
AB 740 (Burke D) Wildfires: Wildfire Victim Restitution Fund.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/19/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/19/2019
Status: 2/20/2019-From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Location: 2/19/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Woudl provide that it is the intent of the legislature to enact future legislation to establish
the Wildfire Victim Restitution Fund, the purpose of which will be to ensure that victims of wildfires are
compensated in a timely manner, to provide reimbursements to insurers for a portion of their wildfire
losses, and to avoid lengthy legal proceedings.
AB 1363 (Stone, Mark D) Electrical corporations: financing wildfire expenses: executive compensation.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/22/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/22/2019
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Status: 2/25/2019-Read first time.
Location: 2/22/2019-A. PRINT
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would establish the Electrical Corporation Recovery Fund as a special fund in the State
Treasury. This bill would require an electrical corporation to pay excess compensation, as defined, that
would otherwise be paid to an executive officer, as defined, to the fund.
SB 167 (Dodd D) Electrical corporations: wildfire mitigation plans.
Current Text: Introduced: 1/28/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 1/28/2019
Status: 2/6/2019-Referred to Com. on E., U. & C.
Location: 2/6/2019-S. E. U., & C.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Current law requires wildfire mitigation plans to include specified information, including
protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that
consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public
safety impacts of those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and
communication infrastructure. This bill would require those protocols to additionally include impacts on
customers enrolled in the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program, receiving medical
baseline allowances of electricity or gas, and who the electrical corporation has identified as critical
care customers relying on life-support equipment.
SB 209 (Dodd D) Wildfire: California Wildfire Warning Center: weather monitoring.
Current Text: Introduced: 2/4/2019 html pdf
Introduced: 2/4/2019
Status: 2/13/2019-Referred to Coms. on G.O. and E., U. & C.
Location: 2/13/2019-S. G.O.
Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Desk Policy Fiscal Floor Conf.
Conc.Enrolled Vetoed Chaptered1st House 2nd House
Summary: Would establish in the state government the California Wildfire Warning Center (center).
The center would be comprised of representatives from the Public Utilities Commission, the Office of
Emergency Services, and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, as provided. The center
would have various responsibilities relating to fire-threat weather conditions, including overseeing the
development and deployment of a statewide network of automated weather and environmental
stations designed to observe mesoscale meteorological phenomena that contribute to increased
wildfire risk, including a statewide fire weather forecasting, monitoring, and threat assessment system.
Total Measures: 42
Total Tracking Forms: 42
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Staff Report – Item 04
To: Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors
From: Geof Syphers, CEO
Stephanie Reynolds, Director of Internal Operations
Issue: Approve Proposed Budget Adjustments for FY 2018/19 to Revenues,
Energy Expenses, Service Fees to PG&E, Legal Fees, Program Expenses,
and Several Additional Categories.
Date: March 7, 2019
Requested Board Action:
Approve the Proposed Budget Adjustments to the FY 18/19 budget.
Background
The existing SCPA budget for July 2018 through June 2019 was adopted on May 3,
2018. Since that time, several developments have occurred which require budget
adjustments.
• A significant load deviation from forecast likely due to a reduced amount of
cannabis cultivation in the residential sector.
• The CPUC increased PG&E’s billing Service Fees.
• PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, requiring SCP involvement to
protect SCP interests related to CCA customer revenues, SCP contracts and
other matters.
• A reduction in customer program expenditures.
• SCP’s previously-approved headquarters design fees need to be formally
included in the Capital Outlay budget.
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Load Deviation
After many months of review, SCP staff recently met with PG&E’s technical team and
reviewed energy usage data in detail. The result was a consensus that the most likely
cause of a majority of the 7% load deviation from forecast is a decline in cannabis
cultivation in homes. That decline reduces both sales revenues and energy costs, and
is presumed to be a permanent change rather than something that will fluctuate from
year to year.
PG&E Service Fees
Since SCP’s inception, SCP has paid PG&E a monthly per meter fee for billing services
of $0.44. In October 2017, a settlement was reached to update the fee based on
actual costs to process CCA charges. The billing service fee was dropped to $0.21
per meter per month starting in March 2018. Unfortunately, in November 2018 SCP
realized that although the billing service fee dropped to $0.21 an additional fee was
added called the meter data management agent (MDMA) fee. This fee of $0.14 per
meter per month results in a total service fee to PG&E of $0.35 per meter per
month. Still it is an overall decrease of 25.7% in service fees.
Legal
Due to extraordinary circumstances driven by the PG&E bankruptcy, Staff
recommends an increase to the legal budget for the remainder of the Fiscal Year of
$400,000, which would bring the legal budget from $310,000 to $710,000 for FY
18/19. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on January 29, 2019, which
was not anticipated when SCP’s legal budget for FY 2018/19 was previously adopted.
For the remainder of the fiscal year, SCP estimates an increase in $200,000-
$250,000 may be required for PG&E bankruptcy-related legal services agreements.
In addition, staff expects that the PG&E bankruptcy may result in the need to engage
new or additional outside counsel resources:
(1) In connection with the bankruptcy filing itself (e.g. expertise in financing, other
specialized CPUC/FERC regulatory advice, energy transactional counseling
and advice); and
(2) To assist with management of work flow on non-bankruptcy issues important
to SCP operations that are typically handled in house, when not resource
constrained internally due to demands associated with the PG&E bankruptcy
(e.g. public contracting and Lead Locally CEC Grant, 431 E Street
Construction, participation in ongoing CPUC regulatory proceedings).
Tables that outline the current legal budget, proposed changes, and proposed
revised budget are on the following pages.
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Customer Programs
Due to an expected significant increase in the PCIA fees, likely to go into effect in
May 2019, SCP’s Programs were asked to focus on existing programs and reduce the
speed of developing and launching new programs. As a result, Programs can plan to
end the year approximately 21% below the originally-approved budget.
Capital Outlay
The adjustment to Capital Outlay reflects the previously-approved design budget for
SCP’s headquarters building project. This adjustment formally adds those
expenditures to the budget.
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Staff Report – Item 05
To: Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors
From: Jessica Mullan, General Counsel
Issue: Authorize the General Counsel to Amend SCP’s PG&E Bankruptcy-Related
Legal Services Agreements with Boutin Jones, Inc. and Engel Law P.C.
Date: March 7, 2019
Requested Board Action:
Authorize the General Counsel to enter into a second amendment to SCP’s PG&E
Bankruptcy-Related Legal Services Agreements with Boutin Jones, Inc. and Engel
Law P.C. as follows:
(1) Expand and clarify the scope of work for each Legal Services Agreement, as
necessary given SCP’s plans to remain actively engaged in PG&E’s Bankruptcy;
(2) Extend the term of each Legal Services Agreement from an expiration date of
December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020; and
(3) Increase the not-to-exceed amount to an aggregate not-to-exceed amount of
$475,000 across both Legal Services Agreements to apply for the entire term
of the Agreements, through June 30, 2020.
Background:
On December 1, 2018, SCP executed Legal Services Agreements with Boutin Jones
Inc. and Engel Law, P.C. to provide SCP with advice concerning SCP’s potential legal
exposure in the event that PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Each
Legal Services Agreement included a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 and the
term extended through December 31, 2019.
On January 14, 2018, PG&E issued a 15-day notice to its employees, as requires by SB
901, of PG&E’s intent to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. The SCP Board of
Directors (“Board”) met in closed session on January 25, 2019 and by unanimous
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vote, the Board provided direction to Counsel to take necessary steps to protect SCP
and CCAs with shared interests in the event PG&E files for bankruptcy protection,
which SCP anticipated would be a possibility as early as Tuesday, January 29.
SCP entered into a First Amendment to each of the Legal Services Agreements,
effective January 14, 2018, when it became clear PG&E was likely to seek bankruptcy
protection, to increase the not-to-exceed amounts under each Agreement as follows:
(1) Boutin Jones, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $20,000 to
$50,000; and (2) Engel Law, P.C. increasing the not-to-exceed amount from
$20,000 to $90,000.
PG&E filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, January 29. SCP participated in the two
hearings related to PG&E’s First-Day Motions the week of January 29 and filed
Statements of Support concerning key PG&E First-Day Motions to restart and
continue the flow of CCA revenues following PG&E’s Bankruptcy filing.
DISCUSSION
Staff now seeks authorization for the General Counsel to enter into a second
amendment to its Legal Services Agreements with PG&E-bankruptcy counsel as
outlined in the Recommendation section of this Staff Report. A summary of the not-
to-exceed amount and recommended changes proposed in this Staff Report is
presented below:
Original Agreement
First Amendment
Recommendation:
Second Amendment
Boutin
Jones, Inc.
• $20,000 not-
to-exceed
amount
• Expires
12/31/19
• $50,000 not-
to-exceed
amount
• Expires
12/31/19
• Two separate
contracts
• Shared not-to-
exceed amount
across both
contracts of
$475,000
• Expiration date
extended to
6/30/2020
Engel Law,
P.C.
• $20,000 not-
to-exceed
amount
• Expires
12/31/19
• $90,000 not-
to-exceed
amount
• Expires
12/31/19
Within the recommended, aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $475,000 across the
two legal services agreements, SCP has spent $138,000 to date. SCP has received a
commitment from CalCCA to cost-share for $100,000 of SCP’s existing costs, leaving
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$437,000 of the recommended aggregate not-to-exceed amount budget available
to SCP through June 30, 2020.
SCP requests this legal budget for PG&E-Bankruptcy counsel because (1) of the
highly specialized nature of bankruptcy practice, (2) SCP’s needs to monitor an
active and detailed bankruptcy docket for potential issues that could pose concerns
for SCP, and (3) SCP desires to remain engaged proactively as issues related to
PG&E restructuring emerges as the bankruptcy process proceeds. The time
commitment to satisfy these objectives is significant. The PG&E bankruptcy
proceeding could last for two years or more.
SCP’s request is based on the assumption that PG&E will to work cooperatively with
CCAs and that the restructuring plans that emerge through the Chapter 11 process
from PG&E and possibly others do not present major issues for SCP that would
involve an adversarial process. In addition, SCP plans to continue to look for
opportunities to collaborate and cost-share with other parties that share SCP’s
interests, though staff’s recommended budget here does not assume any specific
cost-sharing going forward. In the event circumstances in the bankruptcy change or
opportunities to cost-share do not materialize, staff may return to the CAC and the
Board with requests additional budget authority for these contracts.
The Community Advisory Committee unanimously supported taking the requested
actions in this item.
BUDGET IMPACT
The aggregate not-to-exceed amount staff recommends for the two Legal Services
Agreements is $475,000. This aggregate limit would apply to the full term of the
agreements, across the remainder of this fiscal year, up through June 30, 2020. SCP
intends to use the additional budget authority staff has requested in a prior staff
report to fund approximately $200,000-$250,000 of the proposed not-to-exceed
amount increase through the end of this fiscal year. The remainder of the total not-
to-exceed amount for the next fiscal year will be accounted for in the 2019/2020
budget as normal.
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Staff Report – Item 06
To: Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors
From: Chad Asay, Programs Manager
Issue: Approve Contract for Construction Management Services with Sixth
Dimension, LLC. at 741 4th Street
Date: March 7, 2019
Requested Action
Approve Contract for Construction Management Services with Sixth Dimension, LLC.,
including a not-to-exceed amount of $178,735 with a term ending on January 31,
2020.
Discussion
Project Goal – To provide an Advanced Energy Center for Sonoma Clean Power
(“SCP”) that maintains a healthy workplace while showcasing energy efficiency and
fuel switching in the built environment.
Staff issued an RFP for construction management services on February 1, 2019.
Responses to the RFP from interested firms were received on February 14, 2019.
Response were received from two firms. Sixth Dimension, LLC. was selected as the
most qualified firm to perform construction management. The Sixth Dimension, LLC.
contract includes a not-to-exceed amount of $178,735. This cost will be spread over
2 fiscal years with a term ending on January 31, 2020, with the majority of cost
expected in FY19/20.
Services will include the day-to-day management of interactions with the building
contractor, including managing submittal review, payment applications, requests for
information, change order review, and all of the other activities required for a
successful construction project. In addition, during the design process they will
provide constructability reviews of our architect’s work. They will also provide
Industrial Hygiene services and estimating support. The Community Advisory
Committee unanimously supported taking the requested actions in this item.
Attachments for this item can be accessed through this link.
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411 King Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 | 707.565.5373 | scta.ca.gov | rcpa.ca.gov
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
March 11, 2019 – 2:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS
SCTA/RCPA Board Room
411 King Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
1. Call to order the meeting of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the Sonoma
County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA)
2. Public comment on items not on the regular agenda
3. Consent Calendar
A. SCTA
3.1.Highway 101 – Amendment No. 8 to Agreement SCTA10014 with BKF Engineers related to
Marin Sonoma Narrows C2 design (ACTION)*
3.2.Measure M – amendment to Cooperative Agreement M71515-A4 with the Sonoma County
Bicycle Coalition related to Safe Routes to School program (ACTION)*
3.3.Measure M – 2019 Bond Disclosure Reports - Series 2011 and 2015 (ACTION)*
3.4.Travel Model – amendment to consulting agreement SCTA18016-A2 with TJKM related to the
travel behavior study (ACTION)*
3.5.Legislation – (ACTION)*
x SB137 (Dodd) project delivery streamlining
x AB252 (Daly) NEPA delegation to Caltrans
B. SCTA/RCPA Concurrent Items
3.6.Admin – minutes of the February 4, 2019, meeting (ACTION)*
3.7.Admin – Form 700 filing (REPORT)*
4. Regular Calendar
A. SCTA/RCPA Items
4.1.Admin – Board agenda management (ACTION)
4.2.Community Affairs Report – (REPORT)*
B. SCTA Items
4.3. SCTA Planning
4.3.1.Planning Activities Report – (REPORT)*
4.3.2.Housing – presentation by MTC/ABAG on CASA, the Committee to House the Bay Area
(REPORT/DISCUSSION)* [3PM estimated time]
4.4. SCTA Projects and Programming
4.4.1.Transit – presentation on Sonoma County Transit Fare Free Program (REPORT)* [4PM
estimated time]
4.4.2.Measure M – 2020 election cycle and sales tax renewal kick off (ACTION)* [4:30PM
estimated time]
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Item 9C3
4.4.3.Highways Report – update on State Highway projects (ACTION)
C. RCPA Items
4.5. RCPA Projects and Planning
4.5.1.RCPA Activities Report – (ACTION)*
5. Reports and Announcements
5.1. Executive Committee report
5.2. Regional agency reports
5.3. Advisory Committee agendas*
5.4. SCTA/RCPA staff report
5.5. Announcements
6. Adjourn
*Materials attached.
The next SCTA/RCPA meeting will be held April 8, 2019
Copies of the full Agenda Packet are available at http://scta.ca.gov/meetings-and-events/board-meetings/
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other person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact the SCTA/RCPA at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements
for accommodation.
SB 343 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the SCTA/RCPA after distribution
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hours.
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BOX 9000, PRESIDIO STATION ♦ SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-0601 ♦ USA
February 15, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
San Rafael City Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Hernández (San Francisco); First
Vice President Pahre (Napa); Second Vice President Theriault (San Francisco); Directors: Arnold
(Marin), Belforte (Sonoma), Brown (San Francisco), Cochran (Del Norte), Fewer (San Francisco),
Fredericks (Marin), Garbarino (Marin), Grosboll (San Francisco), Hill (San Francisco), Mastin
(Mendocino), Moylan (San Francisco), Rabbitt (Sonoma), Sears (Marin), Sobel (Sonoma) and Yee
(San Francisco)
PURPOSE
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT
ON OPTIONS FOR A PROPOSED TOLL INCREASE
ON THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(1)Call to Order by President
(2)Opening Statement by President
(3)Presentation by District Staff
(4)Comments from the Public
(5)Summary by the Secretary of the District
(6)Adjournment
Amorette M. Ko-Wong, Secretary of the District
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