2023/07/25 City Council Agenda Packet
"We Care for Our Residents by Working Together to
Build a Better Community for Today and Tomorrow."
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA),
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JOINT REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Open Session: 5:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and
participation at its regular meetings scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the meeting on Cable Channel 26, by visiting meeting
central on our website https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central, or at our
YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/CityofRohnertPark.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Provides an opportunity for public comment on items not listed on the agenda,
or on agenda items if unable to comment at the scheduled time (limited to three minutes per appearance
with a maximum allowance of 30 minutes allotted per comment period, with time limits subject to
modification by the City Council in accordance with the adopted City Council Protocols). Please fill out
a speaker card prior to speaking.
Members of the public may also provide advanced comments by email at publiccomment@rpcity.org
Comments are requested by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, but can be emailed until the close of
the Agenda Item for which the comment is submitted. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item
Number in the subject line of the email. The emails will not be read for the record but will be
provided to Council. Please note that all e-mails sent to the City Council are considered to be public
records and subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
City Council/RPFA agendas and minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www.rpcity.org.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council/RPFA may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on
this agenda. If you challenge decisions of the City Council or the Rohnert Park Financing Authority of
the City of Rohnert Park in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone 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
1.CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY JOINT REGULAR MEETING - CALL
TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(Elward_____Giudice_____Sanborn______Hollingsworth Adams______Rodriguez_____)
2.READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of Rohnert Park acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the
land. Let it be acknowledged that the City of Rohnert Park is located within the traditional
homelands of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Coast Miwok and
Southern Pomo peoples.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS
4.A Mayor's Proclamation: Honoring Information Technology manager David Rowley on the
Occasion of his Retirement
Item 4.A.
4.B Mayor's Recognition: Honoring KBBF Bilingual Public Radio Station for their 50 Years
of Commitment to Serving our Community
Item 4.B.
5.DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
5.A Introduction of New Information Technologies (IT) Operations Manager Paul Cotter
5.B Presentation by Director of Public Safety Mattos: Swearing In of Public Safety Lieutenant
Adam Strongman, Sergeant Zachary Morrow and Sergeant Ben Kopshever
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the Council on any Consent Calendar item or on City business not
becomes final.
SIMULTANEOUS MEETING COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE (Government Code Section
54952.3): 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.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: The Rohnert Park City Council adopted the following
strategic priorities for 2023-2024 (listed below in no particular order):
1.Progress on Downtown 6.Police/Community Relations and Accountability
2.Financial Health 7.Housing for All
3.Infrastructure, Maintenance and Beautification 8.Attract and Retain Staff
4.Provide Equitable Services to All 9.Memorable Community Experiences
5.Complete General Plan and Integrate Climate
Change
listed on the Agenda may do so at this time. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes. Those
wishing to address the Council should refer to Page 1 for information on how to submit public
comments.
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.
Council Motion/Vote:
(Elward_____Giudice_____Sanborn______Hollingsworth Adams______Rodriguez_____)
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
7.A.1. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated July 6 through July 18, 2023
7.A.2. Council Fourth Quarterly Expense Report (April, May and June, 2023)
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting,
July 11, 2023
Item 7.B.
7.C Waive Second Reading of and Adopt Ordinance 980, an Ordinance of the City Council of
Rohnert Park Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 to Enact Speed
Limit Changes on Labath Avenue Between Business Park Dr. and Rohnert Park
Expressway (CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15301)
Item 7.C.
7.D Adopt Resolution 2023-057 Rescinding Resolution 2022-068 Which Established Parking
Restrictions on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson
Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN
143-040-140
Item 7.D.
7.E Adopt Resolution 2023-058 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of July 1, 2023 and Amendment to the City’s Classification
Plan
Item 7.E.
7.F Adopt Resolution 2023-059 Approving a Project List for SB1 Funding from the State
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and Authorizing Submittal to the
California Transportation Commission
Item 7.F.
7.G Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report for January 2023
through June 2023 and Adopt Resolution 2023-061 Authorizing the City Manager to
Appropriate Accumulated Interest Earned from 2007R Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds to
the Senior Center ADA and Restroom Renovation Project (CIP1507)
Item 7.G.
8.REGULAR ITEMS
8.A Receive an Update on the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program, and adopt a Resolution
(1) Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget in the Amount of
$384,000 to Receive Grant Funds from County Measure O Program for Continued
Operations of the City’s Homelessness Resolution Programs, and (2) Approving
Amendments to the Agreements with HomeFirst of Santa Clara County and Defense
Block Security for the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to Increase HomeFirst’s Total
Compensation from $339,423 to $774,514 and to Increase Defense Block Security’s Total
Compensation to from $933,933 to $1,367,908 for Continued Services in Fiscal Year
2023-24
A. Staff Report
B. Public Comments
C. Resolution for Adoption: 2023-060 Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 23-
24 Budget in the Amount of $384,000 to Receive Grant Funds from Sonoma County
Measure O Program for continued operations of the City’s Homelessness Resolution
Programs, and Approving Amendments to the agreements with Homefirst of Santa Clara
County and Defense Block Security for the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to
increase Homefirst’s total compensation from $339,423 to $774,514 and to increase
Defense Block Security’s total compensation from $933,933 to $1,367,908 for continued
Services in Fiscal Year 2023-24
D. Council motion/vote
(Elward_____Giudice_____Sanborn______Hollingsworth
Adams______Rodriguez_____)
Item 8.A.
Item 8.A. PowerPoint
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.
9.A Standing Committees:
1. Joint Special Meeting of the Rohnert Park Education Committee and the Cotati-
Rohnert Park Unified School District (CRPUSD) 2x2x2 Committee (7/20)
(Rodriguez/Giudice)
9.B Liaison Assignments:
1. Golf Course Oversight Committee Meeting (7/18) Rodriguez/Hollingsworth Adams
2. Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (7/18) Rodriguez/Sanborn
3. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (7/20) Elward/Sanborn
9.C Outside Agency Appointments:
1. Zero Waste Sonoma (7/20) Sanborn/Vanessa Garrett
2. Mayors and Council Members' Association of Sonoma County Legislative Committee
(7/21) Rodriguez
9.D Other Reports:
1. Santa Rosa Junior College President Frank Chong Retirement Event (6/1) Giudice
2. Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) Executive Board Special Meeting
(7/20) Hollingsworth Adams
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.ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
At this time, any Councilmember may request the City Manager or Designee to add an item to a
future agenda. Pursuant to the City Council Protocols, a concurrence of two Councilmembers is
needed for the City Manager to consider the request. In accordance with the Brown Act,
Councilmembers may only discuss whether the item should be placed on a subsequent agenda for
deliberation and action. The City Manager will be responsible for placement of requested items on
the agenda after evaluation of all requests for, among other things, time-sensitivity, and number of
items already agendized.
12.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 should refer to Page 1 for information on how to submit public
comments.
13.ADJOURNMENT
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, please
refer to page 1 for more details on submitting a public comment. 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.
AGENDA REPORTS & DOCUMENTS: A paper copy of all staff reports and documents subject to
disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for publich
inspection at City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. Electronic 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 on
https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/city_council/meeting_central. 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 be made available for inspection at
City Hall and on our website at the same time. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are
provided to the City Council during the meeting will be made available for public inspection during
meeting and on our website following the meeting.
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATION: Any member of the public who needs
accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at jcannon@rpcity.org or by calling 707-588-2221.
Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the ADA Coordinator to use her best
efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also
maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable
accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is available on the City
website at
https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/departments/human_resources/a_d_a_and_accessibility_resources .
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the foregoing agenda was posted and
available for review on July 20, 2023, 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
20th day of July, 2023 at Rohnert Park, California.
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas
Office of the City Clerk
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Information Technology Operations Manager
D AVID R OWLEY
On the Occasion of His Retirement
Whereas, David Rowley will retire on August 2, 2023 after faithfully serving the staff and
residents of Rohnert Park since August of 2001, and
Whereas, David began his career as an Information Technician, and through the quality of his
work and dedication received a promotion to Information Technology Operations Manager in
October of 2008, and
Whereas, throughout the years, David has consistently demonstrated the Rohnert Park City
values of collaboration, communication, fiscal responsibility, innovation and creativity, and
integrity, and
Whereas, David has been an incredibly dedicated and hard-working employee, with
performance reviews often expressing concern over burn-out but never over level of effort and
has overseen and implemented many technology upgrades, and
Whereas, David has also proven to be an outstanding negotiator for good deals, and an astute
judge of talent with a knack for finding top-tier colleagues, and
Whereas, as a manager, David has demonstrated exemplary skills in leading the small yet
mighty Information Technology team,
Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed that I, Samantha Rodriguez, as Mayor and on behalf of
the City Council, do hereby extend our sincere appreciation to David for his many contributions
to the City of Rohnert Park and our residents for the last 22 years and wish him a joyful and well-
earned retirement.
Duly and Regularly Proclaimed this 25th day of July 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Samantha Rodriguez, MAYOR
Item 4.A.
Honoring
KBBF B ILINGUAL P UBLIC R ADIO S TATION
Celebrating 50 years of Commitment to Serving our Community
As Mayor, and on behalf of the Rohnert Park City Council, it is my honor to recognize KBBF Public Radio for
providing an invaluable platform for promoting linguistic diversity, cultural understanding, and community
engagement to the North Bay since 1973.
KBBF radio is recognized as the first bilingual public radio station in the United States with high-quality programming
that educates, entertains, and informs listeners in English, Spanish and indigenous American languages. With the
recent rise of wildfires, flooding, and other local crisis, KBBF has been put a position as a media first-responder for
underserved populations and non-English-speaking communities by providing life-saving emergency information.
It is our great honor to commend KBBF on the occasion of their 50th anniversary of serving our community and express
our sincere appreciation for their invaluable contributions in promoting multilingualism, cultural diversity, and
community engagement and recognize their role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and providing a voice for
diverse communities.
Signed this 25th day of July 2023
Samantha Rodriguez, MAYOR
Item 4.B.
Item 7A1
Item 7A2
MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
1.CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Rodriguez called the joint regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., which was legally
noticed on July 7, 2023.
All Council Present: Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams, Vice Mayor
Jackie Elward, Councilmember
Gerard Giudice, Councilmember
Emily Sanborn, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Piedra, City Attorney Kenyon, Public Safety Director Mattos,
Director of Development Services Pawson, Human Resources Director Cannon, Director of
Community Services Bagley, Director of Public Works Garrett, Management Analyst
Cotter, Utilities Operations Manager Hendersen, CIP Project Manager Zwillinger, Senior
Analyst Carey, Deputy Chief Kilgore, City Clerk Lopez Cuevas, and Information
Technology Service Analyst Son.
2.READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Read by Mayor Rodriguez.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by City of Rohnert Park Cal Ripken Baseball players.
4.PRESENTATIONS
None.
5.DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A.Informational Report from Public Safety Department Regarding 4th of July
Director of Public Safety Mattos informed that there was a significant decrease in calls for
services related to fireworks this year, with only 66 calls for service received between July 4 at 2
p.m. to July 5 at 3 a.m. There were four calls for fire service and very little damage this year in
comparison to 19 calls received in 2021 and 15 calls received in 2020. There were no citations
issued and no DUI accidents or arrests that took place.
Item 7B
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department:
City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 21 through July 5, 2023
7.B Approval of Minutes for City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting
and Foundation Board Special Meeting, June 27, 2023
7.C Adopt Resolution 2023-054 Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of June 18, 2023 and Amendment to the City’s
Classification Plan
7.D By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with Substrate Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services
associated with the Copeland Creek Trail to Crane Creek Regional Park Project (No.
2007-019) in the Amount not to exceed $510,000 (CEQA Status: Consistent with the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Approved on February 25, 2020)
7.E Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 978, an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Rohnert Park Deleting Article XII, Sections 17.06.680 And
17.06.690, from the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and Removing the Planned
Development Zoning Designation for the property located on the Southeast Corner of
State Farm Drive and Rohnert Park Expressway (APN 143-051-073 and APN 143-051-
089); and
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 979, Rescinding Ordinance 928 and
Terminating the Development Agreement Between the City of Rohnert Park and Laulima
Development, LLC, for Development of the Station Center (APN 143-040-124 and APN
143-051-089) (CEQA Review: This Action is not a “Project” Per CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378)
7.F Adopt Resolution 2023-055 Approving Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of
Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers’ Association (RPPSOA) Effective July 1, 2023
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Rodriguez/Giudice) to adopt the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
8. REGULAR ITEMS:
A. Consider Introducing by Title Only and Waiving the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 to Enact Speed Limit Changes
on Labath Avenue Between Business Park Dr. and Rohnert Park Expressway. Director of
Public Works Garrett and Management Analyst Cotter presented this item. Recommended
Action(s): Introduce by Title Only and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. 980, an Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section
10.20.010 to Enact Speed Limit Changes on Labath Avenue Between Business Park Dr. and
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Rohnert Park Expressway (CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15061(b)(3) and 15301)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Elward/Rodriguez) to introduce by title only and
waive first reading of Ordinance No. 980. Title read by City Clerk
Lopez Cuevas.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 roll call vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
B. PUBLIC HEARING (Noticed: June 30, 2023): 1) Receive a Project Status Update;
2) Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Program to add Four Projects to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 CIP,
Amend Funding for Two Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 CIP, and Approving the Five-
Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Through Fiscal Year 2027-28
(CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15306 and 15273(a)(4)).
Director of Public Works Garrett presented this item. Recommended Action(s): Received an
Informational Update and Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution 2023-056 Amending
the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program to add Four Projects to the Fiscal Year 2023-24
CIP, Amend Funding for Two Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 CIP, and Approving the Five-
Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Through Fiscal Year 2027-28
(CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 and 15273(a)(4)).
Public Hearing Opened: 5:36 p.m.
Due to the complexity of the item and the number of persons wishing to speak, Mayor Rodriguez
reduced speaking limits from 3 minutes to 2 minutes per speaker to allow all speakers an equal
opportunity to be heard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bill Petrie, Elyse Chiat, Brooke Davin, Jan Ogren, Lori LaFranche,
Jodi Clark, Holly Wotherspoon, Joan Hepperly, and Micki Jones spoke in support of this item.
Public Hearing Closed: 5:51 p.m.
Council received the report.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Hollingsworth Adams/Elward) to adopt Resolution
2023-056.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 voice vote: AYES:
Elward, Giudice, Sanborn, Hollingsworth Adams, and Rodriguez, NOES:
None, ABSENT: None, ABSTAINS: None.
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Mayor Rodriguez declared a brief recess at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
9. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committees:
B. Liaison Reports:
C. Outside Agency Reports:
1. Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors Meeting (7/6)
Councilmember Elward reported on this meeting.
2. Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority
(SCTA/RCPA) (7/10)
Councilmember Giudice reported on this meeting.
D. Other Reports:
1. Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board (6/28)
Councilmember Elward reported on this meeting.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Mayor Hollingsworth Adams announced that anyone 60 years old or older and in need of
assistance should contact Petaluma Health Center at 707-765-8488.
Mayor Rodriguez announced her constituents have expressed their satisfaction with the staff and
the current city operations. Mayor Rodriguez expressed her gratitude to City staff for their work.
11. ADDING AGENDA ITEMS TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Rodriguez requested the City Manager add a future agenda item to discuss having “Party
at the Plaza” at the Community Center. The request was supported by Councilmembers Giudice
and Elward.
Mayor Rodriguez requested the City Manager add a future agenda item to discuss speeding
issues at Technology High (Brenda Way). The request was supported by Councilmembers
Giudice and Elward.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:19 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert Park
ITEM NO. 7.C.
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Meeting Date: July 25th, 2023
Department: Public Works
Submitted By: Vanessa Garrett, Director of Public Works
Prepared By: Ashley Cotter, Management Analyst
Agenda Title: Waive Second Reading of and Adopt Ordinance 980, an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 to Enact Speed Limit Changes on
Labath Avenue Between Business Park Dr. and Rohnert Park Expressway
(CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15301)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 980 amending Municipal Code Section
10.20.010 to enact speed limit changes on Labath Avenue between Business Park Drive to
Rohnert Park Expressway.
BACKGROUND:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that speed limits set by local jurisdictions along
local road corridors be based upon the use of engineering and traffic studies (speed surveys). The
City of Rohnert Park conducted a speed survey. The results of the survey and staff’s proposal to
change the speed limit based on the results from the survey were discussed by the City Council
on July 11, 2023At that time, Council unanimously introduced by title only and waived the first
reading of Ordinance 980 to enact the new speed limits.
To implement the proposed speed limits, Council must now waive the second reading and adopt
the ordinance.
ANALYSIS:
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that speed limits set by local jurisdictions along
local road corridors be based upon the use of engineering and traffic studies (speed surveys).
Upon completion of a speed survey, a local jurisdiction can enact “prima facie” speed limits that
reflect the speed survey and take the place of the default speed limits that would otherwise apply
under state law: a maximum speed limit of 65-mph on highways or 55-mph on a two-lane
(undivided) highway, and the 25-mph speed limit on local (residential) streets and in business
districts or school zones.
The last traffic survey done on Labath Avenue was conducted in 2018, and since then the area
has continued to develop more housing and commercial fairly quickly. In order to understand the
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. 7.C.
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vehicle impacts of the development as it relates to speed conditions, the City deemed it necessary
to conduct another survey to reflect the current traffic conditions on Labath Avenue.
Working with its contract traffic engineer consultant W-Trans, the City recently completed a
2022 speed survey on Labath Avenue. The survey showed a daily volume of 3,034 vehicles per
day on this segment. W-Trans also incorporated previously recorded data on collision into the
study. This segment of Labath has had 7 crashes over a 5-year period, resulting in a high
collision rate than the state average. Based on existing conditions identified in the speed survey,
the City is proposing a new prima facie speed limit on this segment:
This ordinance was first introduced to City Council on July 11th, 2023. Approval of this
Ordinance would codify the recommended change to the City’s Speed Limit Ordinance and help
ensure effective, continued radar enforcement.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Environmental Review. This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301.
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COUNCIL PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
Maintaining enforceable speed limits on City streets is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal C –
Ensure the Effective Delivery of Public Services.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
1) Recommended option: Staff recommends waiving the second reading of and adopting an
ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 10.20.010 to update the speed limit on
Labath Avenue from Business Park Drive to Rohnert Park Expressway.
2) Alternative: None. This action is consistent with Council’s direction of July 11, 2023 to
bring back an ordinance to amend the speed limits. However, Council could choose not to
adopt the Ordinance but this option is not recommended because the survey provided
showed a high collision rate on this segment, and lowering the speed limit will result in
safer conditions for all.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A. There are no new fiscal impacts associated
with altering speed limits to reflect the recently completed speed study.
Department Head Approval Date: 7/10/2023
Finance Director Approval Date: NA
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 7/13/2023
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 980
2. Speed survey
Study Segment
Existing Speed
Limit
Proposed Speed
Limit
Labath Avenue from Business Park Drive to
Rohnert Park Expressway 35 30
ORDINANCE NO. 980
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AMENDING SECTION 10.20.010 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ENACT SPEED LIMIT ON LABATH AVENUE BETWEEN BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
AND ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
WHEREAS, local regulation of vehicle speed is governed by the provisions of the
California Vehicle Code;
WHEREAS, Chapter 7 of Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code generally
requires that local speed limits be set by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code allows such speed limits to be set only upon
the basis of an engineering and traffic survey; and
WHEREAS, the City has performed an engineering and traffic survey on Labath
Avenue from Business Park Drive to Rohnert Park Expressway, which has been considered by
the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read in entirety as follows:
“10.20.010 – State speed limits – Inappropriate
It is determined upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the speed
permitted by state law upon the following streets is inappropriate for the safe operation of
vehicles thereon. It is declared that the prima facie speed limit on the streets or portions of
streets, hereinafter designated, to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and which has been
found to be reasonable and safe, after the installation of appropriate signs giving notice thereof,
shall be:
All of Adrian Drive 25 m.p.h.
All of Arlen Drive 25 m.p.h.
Bodway Parkway from E Cotati to Magnolia Avenue 35 m.p.h.
Bodway Parkway from Magnolia Ave to Valley House Drive 35 m.p.h.
Business Park Drive 35 m.p.h.
Camino Colegio 35 m.p.h.
Commerce Blvd from Golf Course Drive to Avram Avenue 35 m.p.h.
Commerce Blvd from Avram Avenue to Southwest Boulevard 35 m.p.h.
Country Club Drive from Golf Course Drive to Rohnert Park Expressway 30 m.p.h.
Country Club Drive from Rohnert Park Expressway to Southwest Boulevard 30 m.p.h.
East Cotati Avenue 35 m.p.h.
Enterprise Drive 30 m.p.h.
Golf Course Drive from Commerce Boulevard to Country Club Drive 40 m.p.h.
Ordinance No. 980 Page 2 of 3
Golf Course Drive Country Club Drive to Snyder Ln 35 m.p.h.
Golf Course Drive West 40 m.p.h.
Labath Avenue from Business Park Drive to Rohnert Park Expressway 30 m.p.h.
Redwood Drive from Dowdell Avenue to Willis Road 40 m.p.h.
Redwood Drive from Willis Road to City Limits South 40 m.p.h.
Roberts Lake Road 35 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from City Limits West to Redwood Drive 40 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from Redwood Drive to Commerce Boulevard 40 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from Commerce Boulevard to State Farm Drive 40 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from State Farm Drive to Country Club Drive 40 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from Country Club Drive to Snyder Lane 40 m.p.h.
Rohnert Park Expressway from Snyder Lane to Petaluma Hill Rd 40 m.p.h.
Seed Farm Drive 30 m.p.h.
Snyder Lane from Heritage Lane to Eleanor Avenue 35 m.p.h.
Snyder Lane from Eleanor Avenue to Hinebaugh Creek 35 m.p.h.
Snyder Lane from Hinebaugh Creek to E Cotati Avenue 35 m.p.h.
Southwest Boulevard 35 m.p.h.
State Farm Drive from Commerce Boulevard to Professional Center Drive 35 m.p.h.
State Farm Drive from Professional Center Drive to Rohnert Park Expressway 35 m.p.h.
State Farm Drive from Rohnert Park Expressway to Enterprise Drive 30 m.p.h.
Valley House Drive 40 m.p.h.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it should have
adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases
be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. Environmental Review. This action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and
15301.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30)
days after its adoption and shall be published and posted as required by law.
This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on July 11,
2023, and was adopted on July 25, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ordinance No. 980 Page 3 of 3
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
__________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney
ITEM NO. 7.D.
1
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department Development Services
Submitted By: Mary Grace Pawson, Development Services Director
Prepared By: Mary Grace Pawson, Development Services Director
Agenda Title: Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2022-068 Which Established Parking
Restrictions on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on
Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly
Frontage of APN 143-040-140
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2022-068 Which Established Parking Restrictions on
Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue
to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN 143-040-140.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
On June 14, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-068, which established parking
restrictions on portions of Labath, Carlson and Martin Avenues, near the Labath Landing interim
housing project. The approved parking restrictions allowed for full use of available street parking
during daytime business hours and restricted overnight parking to permitted residents and hotel guests.
The parking restrictions were part of a series of mitigation strategies that staff negotiated with the
immediate neighbors of the Labath Landing project and the goal of the restrictions was to minimize
unintended consequences from Labath Landing. Labath Landing opened and was fully occupied by
late October, 2022. The parking lot at Labath Landing has sufficient spaces for 38 vehicles and never
been more than half full since opening. It is primarily utilized by staff as most participants do not have
vehicles. The issues related to parking along public streets that staff and neighboring owners expected
to result from this project have not come to fruition.
In May 2023, City staff met with the property managers and owners of the neighboring properties to
discuss whether these restrictions would be helpful. This group agreed that they had no observed
increased issues with parking along these public streets since Labath Landing’s opening and
acknowledged that implementing these parking restrictions would put large burden on the property
management teams. For this reason, the group recommended that the City rescind the parking
restrictions adopted by Resolution 2022-068. Figure 1 illustrates the areas where the restrictions will
be rescinded.
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. 7.D.
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Figure 1 – Parking Restrictions to be Rescinded
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COUNCIL PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
While this action is not directly aligned with the City’s strategic plan or City Council priorities, it is
necessary to avoid confusion and respect the ongoing input of the Labath Landing neighborhood
group.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
None. The requested action is consistent with feedback received from the neighborhood stakeholder
group and will reduce the cost and administrative burden on the City and neighboring business owners.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The action will save the cost of installing required
signs and printing permit tags for use by the local apartments and hotels.
Department Head Approval Date: 06/30/2023
Finance Approval Date: NA
City Attorney Approval Date: 07/07/2023
City Manager Approval Date: 07/07/2023
Attachments :
1. Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2022-068 Which Established Parking Restrictions on Labath
Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue
to Labath Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN 143-040-140
2. Resolution 2022-068 (for reference)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2022-068 WHICH ESTABLISHED PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON LABATH AVENUE FROM HINEBAUGH CREEK TO CARLSON
AVENUE, ON CARLSON AVENUE FROM DOWDELL AVENUE TO LABATH
AVENUE AND ON THE NORTHERLY FRONTAGE OF APN 143-040-140
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 allows cities to regulate the
stopping, parking or standing of vehicles on streets and roadways, which Rohnert Park
implements in Chapter 10.40 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC); and
WHEREAS, RPMC Section 10.40.44 authorizes the City Council to designate certain
streets or roadways within the City for which stopping, parking or standing of vehicles is
prohibited or restricted by resolution; and
WHEREAS, RPMC Section 10.40.46 provides that the City Council may by resolution
designate the hours of the day during which such stopping, parking or standing is prohibited;
WHEREAS, RPMC Section 10.44.047 allows the City Council to authorize the City
Traffic Engineer to issue exemptions to the stopping, parking or standing requirements to
residents and merchants adjacent to any restricted street; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code section 22519 provides the City Council may regulate or
restrict parking at municipally owned parking facilities by resolution; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, using the authority outlined above, the City Council
adopted Resolution 2022-068 establishing parking restrictions on Labath Avenue from
Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath
Avenue and on the northerly frontage of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 143-040-140; and
WHEREAS, the parking restrictions established by Resolution 2022-068 consisted of
overnight, resident permit parking only on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson
Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the northerly
frontage of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 143-040-140; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the parking restrictions approved with Resolution 2022-068
was to minimize potential impacts of the City’s Labath Landing Interim Housing Project on
neighboring property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Labath Landing Interim Housing Project was opened in October 2022
and the anticipated parking impacts have not occurred; and
WHEREAS, staff has met with the neighboring property owners who unanimously
concur that the approved parking restrictions will create a burden for their residents, guests and
property managers and have requested that the restrictions not be implemented; and
WHEREAS, the signage and permit system necessary to implement Resolution 2022-
068 have not yet been installed or established.
Resolution 2023-057
Page 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that Resolution 2022-068 Establishing Parking Restrictions on Labath Avenue from
Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath
Avenue and on the Northerly Frontage of APN 143-040-140 is rescinded.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
ELWARD: _________ GIUDICE: _________SANBORN: _________ HOLLINGSWORTH ADAMS: _________ RODRIGUEZ: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON LABATH AVENUE FROM
HINEBAUGH CREEK TO CARLSON AVENUE, ON CARLSON AVENUE FROM
DOWDELL AVENUE TO LABATH AVENUE AND ON THE NORTHERLY
FRONTAGE OF APN 143-040-140 TO SUPPORT THE HOMEKEY PROJECT
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 allows cities to regulate the
stopping, parking or standing of vehicles on streets and roadways, which Rohnert Park
implements in Chapter 10.40 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC); and
WHEREAS, RPMC Section 10.40.44 authorizes the City Council to designate certain
streets or roadways within the City for which stopping,parking or standing of vehicles is
prohibited or restricted by resolution; and
WHEREAS,RPMC Section 10.40.46 provides that the City Council may by resolution
designate the hours of the day during which such stopping, parking or standing is prohibited;
WHEREAS, RPMC Section 10.44.047 allows the City Council to authorize the City
Traffic Engineer to issue exemptions to the stopping, parking or standing requirements to
residents and merchants adjacent to any restricted street; and
WHEREAS,Vehicle Code section 22519 provides the City Council may regulate or
restrict parking at municipally owned parking facilities by resolution; and
WHEREAS,the City has received a grant of over$14 million from the California
Department of Housing and Community Development to construct a 60-bed interim housing
facility (Homekey Project) at Assessor's Parcel Number 143-040-140 in the Five Creek Planned
Development Area; and
WHEREAS,the Five Creek Planned Development Area and larger Stadium Lands
Master Plan Area is a mixed use,pedestrian friendly, planned development that includes hotels
and multi-family residential development supported by a network of private parking lots, public
street parking and parking along City-owned street frontage; and
WHEREAS, the intended use of the public street parking and parking along the City-
owned frontage requires these areas to be predictably clean and safe; and
WHEREAS, unauthorized overnight use of these public parking areas detracts from
public safety and the intended use of these public parking areas; and
WHEREAS, restricting overnight parking on Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to
Carlson Avenue, on Carlson Avenue from Dowdell Avenue to Labath Avenue and on the
northerly frontage of APN 143-040-140, except for permitted residents and guests will support
the residents and businesses in the Stadium Lands Planned Development and the operation of
Project Homekey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that, except for permitted residents, guests and employees, parking shall be prohibited
between the hours of 12 a.m. (midnight) and 6 a.m. daily in the following locations:
Labath Avenue from Hinebaugh Creek to Carlson Avenue;
Carlson Avenue from Labath Avenue to Dowdell Avenue;
Northerly frontage of APN 143-040-140 (City frontage on private portion of Martin
Avenue).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Traffic Engineer or designee is authorized
to implement the permitting program exempting residents, guests and employees from the
parking prohibition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above parking restrictions shall be effective
upon the posting of signs giving notice of the parking restrictions.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2022.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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ITEM NO. 7.E.
1
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department: Human Resources
Submitted By: Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources
Prepared By: Jamie Cannon, Director of Human Resources
Agenda Title: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay
Rates and Ranges Effective as of July 1st, 2023 and Amendment to the City’s
Classification Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing and approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and Ranges effective
as of July 1, 2023 and amendment to the City’s Classification Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Council approved the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and Ranges effective as of June 18, 2023,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-054.
The following salary adjustments were effective July 1, 2023 and have been applied to the associated
pay ranges reflected in Exhibit “A”:
Description Approval
2% Market Equity Adjustment –
Dispatch Staffing Crisis
06/08/21 – 06/30/25 Memorandum of Agreement Between
the City of Rohnert Park and the Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers’ Association (RPPSOA), Letter Agreement dated
July 1, 2023.
New SEIU Positions, as approved in the
FY 23/24 Budget:
Irrigation Maintenance Technician
Utility Maintenance Mechanic
06/22/21 – 06/30/25 Memorandum of Agreement Between the
City of Rohnert Park and the Service Employees’ International
Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Maintenance Workers.
In addition, since the prior Pay Rates and Ranges update, proposed changes were made to the
following job descriptions and/or associated salary ranges and staff is requesting approval:
Description Action and Request for Approval
Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II
(FMW1, FMW2)
1. Amended job description attached as Exhibit “B”
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. 7.E.
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Description Action and Request for Approval
Facilities Maintenance Worker III
(FMW3)
1. Amended job description attached as Exhibit “C”
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
(FMS)
1. Amended job description attached as Exhibit “D”
Irrigation Maintenance Technician
(IMT)
1. NEW job description attached as Exhibit “E”
2. Salary range: 39SE
Recreation Manager
(CSMG)
1. Revised job title (previously Community Services
Manager) and description attached as Exhibit “F”
Utility Maintenance Mechanic
(UMM)
1. NEW job description attached as Exhibit “G”
2. Salary range: 42SE
ANALYSIS:
The 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.
The City’s Classification Plan requires City Council adoption when there is a change to an existing
job description or the addition of a new job description. The new job descriptions in this report were
approved in concept (Title and Salary Range) via the FY 23/24 budget process. This item formally
adopts the positions into our Classification Plan. In addition to these new job descriptions, four other
job descriptions have been minimally modified and require adoption into the Classification Plan. All
amendments have been reviewed and approved by the applicable labor groups.
Attached as Exhibit A to this staff report is the updated City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and Ranges
effective as of July 1, 2023 that incorporates the changes listed above. Staff recommends that the
Council adopt the updated Pay Rates and Ranges by resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COUNCIL PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and Ranges is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal C-1
which focuses on ensuring the effective delivery of public services through compliance with California
Public Employees’ Retirement Law at Section 570.6 of the California Code of Regulations Title 2.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
This is not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The fiscal impacts of these position and salary changes have been included in the Departments’
operational budgets for FY 2023-24. There are no additional fiscal impacts associated with this action.
ITEM NO. 7.E.
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Code Compliance Approval Date: N/A
Department Head Approval Date: N/A
Finance Approval Date: N/A
Human Resources Approval Date: N/A
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 7/14/2023
Attachments:
1. Resolution Authorizing and Approving the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and Ranges
effective as of July 1, 2023 and Amendment to the City’s Classification Plan
2. Resolution Exhibit A – Pay Rates and Ranges Exhibit “A” City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates and
Ranges effective as of July 1, 2023
3. Resolution Exhibit B – Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II Job Description
4. Resolution Exhibit C – Facilities Maintenance Worker III Job Description
5. Resolution Exhibit D – Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Job Description
6. Resolution Exhibit E – Irrigation Maintenance Technician Job Description
7. Resolution Exhibit F – Recreation Manager Job Description
8. Resolution Exhibit G – Utility Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PAY RATES
AND RANGES EFFECTIVE AS OF JULY 01, 2023 AND AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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
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 effective as of June 18, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-054 and position and
salary changes have been subsequently approved and/or require updating; and
WHEREAS, since the prior Pay Rates and Ranges were updated, proposed changes
were made to several job descriptions and/or associated salary ranges and staff is requesting
approval for these changes; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated City Pay
Rates and Ranges document effective as of July 1, 2023 attached hereto as Exhibit A and
amendment to the City’s Classification Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the City of Rohnert Park Pay Rates
and Ranges effective as of July 1, 2023 attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” as well as the job
descriptions attached hereto as Exhibits “B” through “G,” which are incorporated by this
reference, subject to minor modifications by the City Manager or City Attorney.
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 25th day of July, 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
Attachments: Exhibit A through G
ELWARD: _________ GIUDICE: _________SANBORN: _________ HOLLINGSWORTH ADAMS: _________ RODRIGUEZ: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
ITEM NO. 7.F.
1
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department: Public Works
Submitted By: Vanessa Garrett, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Eydie Tacata, Sr. Public Works Analyst
Agenda Title: Adopt a Resolution Approving Project List for SB1 Funding from the
State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and
Authorizing Submittal to the California Transportation Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving the project list for SB1 funding from the State Road Maintenance
and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and authorizing the submittal of the project list to the
California Transportation Commission.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1 (“SB1”), also known as the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017. SB1 increased fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle
registration fees, and as a result, over $5 billion in revenue is collected annually for California’s
state and local transportation system. $1.5 billion of this revenue is allocated to cities and
counties through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) of the State
Transportation Fund. The funds are “prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and
road rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects” (Streets and Highways Code, Section
2030).
According to their May 2023 revenue projections, the California Department of Finance
estimates that the City of Rohnert Park will receive $1,067,716 in RMRA funds in Fiscal Year
2023-24. To receive RMRA funds disbursements, cities must provide the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of projects that will use that year’s RMRA
apportionment. The project list must include a description and location of each proposed project,
a project completion schedule, and the project’s estimated useful life. The city’s governing body
must approve the list by resolution at a regular public meeting, and the approved “List of
Projects” and supporting documentation (i.e. City resolution) must be submitted to the CTC
before or on September 30, 2023.
The CTC does not approve projects on the list; rather, the CTC reviews the list for completeness
and notifies the State Controller of the local agency’s eligibility for RMRA disbursements.
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. 7.F.
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ANALYSIS:
Streets and Highways Code, Section 2030(b)(1) allows the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Program to fund the following types of projects: road maintenance and rehabilitation; safety
projects; railroad grade separations; complete street components, including active transportation
purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater
capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project; and traffic control devices.
City staff recommends relisting two projects previously identified for RMRA funding:
Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets Implementation (Project No. CIP2023) and 2021-22
Various Streets Preventative Maintenance - A&B Section (Project No. CIP2205). Staff also
recommends newly listing one project: 2023-24 Various Streets Preventative Maintenance
(Project No. CIP2301).
The Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets Implementation project is located on Southwest
Boulevard between the Southwest/Commerce roundabout and 300' east of Adrian Drive and
includes pavement rehabilitation; a road diet; installation of new median, sidewalks and
crosswalk; improvement of on-street bike facilities, crosswalks and bus stop; and repair of
existing soundwall; and other streetscape improvements (i.e. signage, landscaping).
The 2021-22 Various Streets Preventative Maintenance Project (CIP2205) includes digout
repairs, crack seal and slurry seal of certain streets in the “A” & “B” Section neighborhoods, and
also Southwest Boulevard between Adrian Drive and the SMART railroad crossing at Southwest
Boulevard.
The 2023-24 Various Streets Preventative Maintenance Project (CIP2301) includes crack seal
and slurry seal of certain streets and cul de sacs mostly in the “H” and “M” Section
neighborhoods, but also included are Avenida Cala, Camino Coronado, and a limited number of
cul de sacs and adjacent street segments in the “D”, “E”, “F” and “L” Section neighborhoods.
These pavement preservation strategies will extend the time between more costly paving
treatments such as asphalt overlays and reconstruction.
It should be noted that the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program is intended to be
flexible. Projects submitted to the CTC are not required to use RMRA funds within the fiscal
year of the apportionment, nor are they required to use RMRA funds at all, if project and funding
priorities change. Additionally, projects that were not on a List of Projects submitted to the CTC
are not precluded from using that fiscal year’s RMRA funds, as long as the project is an eligible
type of project. Projects using RMRA funds are eventually shown on an annual expenditures
report submitted to the CTC in the fall.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The recommended option is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal D – Continue to Develop a
Vibrant Community.
OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
1. Adopt resolution approving the List of Projects. (This is the recommended action).
This action will ensure that the City complies with the requirements of the RMRA
funding program and is able to submit the project list by September 1, 2023. Submitting
the List of Projects ensures that RMRA disbursements will continue to be received by the
City.
ITEM NO. 7.F.
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2. Request other projects to be included on the list of proposed projects, amend
attached resolution, and adopt amended resolution at public meeting before
September 30. The City Council may request changing the list of projects to submit to
the CTC. Pursuing this option will mean that City staff will update the List of Projects in
accordance with the City Council’s direction, and the resolution will be brought back to
the City Council for adoption before the September 30 deadline.
Staff does not see a compelling reason to delay submittal of the project list, therefore this
is not the recommended option. Should a change in project funding be necessary after
submitting the List of Projects in September, the CTC allows funding adjustments in the
fiscal year without returning to the CTC for project list approval.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
This action will enable the City to receive $1,067,716 in RMRA funding in the FY 2023-24
fiscal year. The attached resolution authorizes the City Manager or designee to adjust
appropriations as necessary for Fund 4425.
Department Head Approval Date: 07/16/2023
City Attorney Approval Date: N/A
Finance Director Approval Date: N/A
City Manager Approval Date: 07/17/2023
Attachments:
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Approving the Project
List for SB1 Funding through the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA) and Authorizing the Submittal of the List of Projects to the
California Transportation Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING THE PROJECT LIST FOR SB 1 FUNDING FROM THE
STATE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE PROJECT LIST TO THE
CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor
in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide;
and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) created by SB1 for basic road
maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system; and
WHEREAS, SB1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure
the residents of the City of Rohnert Park are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our
community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park (“City”) must adopt by resolution a list of projects
proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
(RMRA), created by SB1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed
project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the
improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to receive $1,067,716 in RMRA funds in FY 2023-24; and
\WHEREAS, the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be the eighth year in which the
City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance
and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for
the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into
our community’s transportation priorities/the project list;
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB1 project
list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that
also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads
infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets
infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant
positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City
Council of the City of Rohnert Park:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may utilize FY 2023-24
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With
the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City is
reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Resolution 2023-059
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List of Projects:
Relisted Projects for FY 2023-24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding
1. Project Name: Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets Implementation
Project Description: Pavement rehabilitation; a road diet; installation of new median,
sidewalks and crosswalk; improvement of on-street bike facilities, crosswalks and bus
stop; new pedestrian lighting; repair of existing soundwall; and other streetscape
improvements (i.e. signage, landscaping, street furniture)
Project Location: Southwest/Commerce Roundabout to 300’ east of Adrian Drive
Estimated Project Schedule (Preconstruction, Design and Construction Phases):
February 2023 – June 2024
Estimated Project Useful Life: 15-20 years
2. Project Name: FY 2021-22 Various Streets Pavement Preservation
Project Description: Slurry seals
Project Location: “A” and “B” Section neighborhoods, Southwest Boulevard between
Adrian Drive and SMART railroad crossing on Southwest Boulevard
Estimated Project Schedule (Construction Phases): May 2024 – August 2024
Estimated Project Useful Life: 7 years
List of Projects:
New Project for FY 2023-24 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding
1. Project Name: FY 2023-24 Various Streets Pavement Preservation
Project Description: Digout repairs, crack seals and slurry seals
Project Location: “H” and “M” Section neighborhoods; Avenida Cala, Camino
Coronado, and a limited number of cul de sacs and adjacent street segments in the “D”,
“E”, “F” and “L” Section neighborhoods.
Estimated Project Schedule (Preconstruction, Design and Construction Phases):
July 2023 – June 2024
Estimated Project Useful Life: 1-7 years
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is authorized to
adjust appropriations as necessary in the City’s SB1 RMRA Fund (Fund 4425) to receive the
Resolution 2023-059
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City’s RMRA apportionment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and fund the project on the List of Projects
above.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25th day of July , 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
ELWARD: _________ GIUDICE: _________ SANBORN: _________ HOLLINGSWORTH-ADAMS: _________RODRIGUEZ: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
ITEM NO. 7.G.
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Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department: Public Works
Submitted By: Vanessa Garrett, Director of Public Works
Prepared By: Terrie Zwillinger, Capital Improvement Plan Project Manager,
Agenda Title: Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report and
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate
Accumulated Interest Earned from 2007R Tax Allocation Bond
Proceeds to the Senior Center ADA and Restroom Renovation Project
(CIP1507)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive Series 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Expenditure Report for January 2023
through June 2023; and
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to appropriate accumulated interest
earned from 2007R Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds to the Senior Center ADA and
Restroom Renovation Project (CIP1507)
BACKGROUND:
California’s Redevelopment Agencies (RDA) were first founded in 1945 as an effort to combat
urban blight, and functioned through tax increment financing, after designating certain areas in
cities as blighted. As property-tax revenues rose, the RDAs received that increase in tax revenue
(tax increment) to finance redevelopment activities within their designated redevelopment areas.
The City’s Community Development Commission (CDC) was authorized to transact business
and exercise the powers of a redevelopment agency pursuant to Community Redevelopment
Law. The powers of the CDC included the power to issue bonds or notes for any of its
redevelopment purposes in order to carry out the goals and mission of redevelopment. The
Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project Area was established, as shown on the attached map
(Attachment 2), and the CDC sold bonds for capital infrastructure improvements within this area.
On December 29, 2011, the California Supreme Court upheld legislation that fundamentally
changed redevelopment law in California. The court upheld Assembly Bill x1 26 (AB 26),
eliminating all redevelopment agencies in California, while overturning Assembly Bill x1 27
(AB 27), which would have allowed redevelopment agencies to continue operations if agencies
made certain payments to the state. As a result, all of California’s approximately 400
redevelopment agencies dissolved as of February 1, 2012, without the option to make payments
to the state to continue operations.
With the impending dissolution of the redevelopment agencies, the City Council of Rohnert Park
elected to serve as successor agency to the former CDC on January 10, 2012. In April 2013, the
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. 7.G.
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State Department of Finance issued a Finding of Completion for the City of Rohnert Park
Successor Agency. Pursuant to the terms of AB 26 as amended by AB 1484 (collectively the
“Redevelopment Dissolution Act”), the Successor Agency had the option to either a) use the
2007R Tax Allocation Bonds in a manner consistent with the original bond covenants, or b)
defease the bonds or to purchase those same outstanding bonds on the open market for
cancellation. The City of Rohnert Park decided to use the 2007R Tax Allocation Bonds to fund
Capital Improvement Projects within the City’s Redevelopment Project Area.
On January 14, 2014, the City Council decided to use the 2007R Tax Allocation Bonds and
directed staff to prepare a proposed capital improvements project list for funding from Bonds
proceeds. On February 11, 2014, the City Council approved approximately $5.7 million in bond
proceeds for the capital projects listed in Table 1 (Attachment 3). Staff refers to these funds as
“Bond 1”.
On February 10, 2015, City Council approved an additional $627,546 in uncommitted bond
proceeds from the 1999 Tax Allocation Bonds (TAB) to be used as contingency funds for
projects that have already been approved. Staff refers to these funds as “Bond 2”.
On May 22, 2007, the former CDC entered into a reimbursement agreement with the City
whereby the former Commission would fund 88% of the Eastside Sewer Main Phase 1
Improvement Project in advance of the City receiving the money through public facilities
finance. The Commission funded this project from the 2007R Tax Allocation Bond proceeds.
On August 25, 2015, the City Council approved the use of an additional $10,055,725 in bond
funds for projects in the former RDA. Staff refers to these funds as “Bond 3” (see Attachment 4).
Note: the Public Facility Finance Fee fund has repaid all of the funds advanced for the sewer
project to the Successor Agency. As a result of the repayment of the bond proceeds, such funds
are therefore available to be used for the same purpose as when issued, which is for capital
projects within the former redevelopment area.
Oversight Board: Each successor agency was required to establish an oversight board to
oversee successor agency activities. The Oversight Board was comprised of representatives of
the local agencies including citizens, city staff, and elected officials. The City of Rohnert Park
Oversight Board was dissolved on June 30, 2018. On July 1, 2018, all individual oversight
boards in Sonoma County were consolidated into a single oversight board.
Excess Bond Proceeds Agreement: On September 25, 2015, the Successor Agency to the CDC
and the City of Rohnert Park entered into an Excess Bond Proceeds Agreement (Agreement)
regarding the expenditure of excess bond proceeds (Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project Tax
Allocation Bonds Series 2007R). The Agreement provides that the City will use the Series
2007R Excess Bond Proceeds solely to finance the capital improvements within the former
Redevelopment Project Area, as listed in Tables 1 and 2 attached, or as determined by the City
Council, for other infrastructure projects consistent with the Series 2007R Bonds covenants.
ANALYSIS:
Bond 1 & 2: The total amount of bond proceeds allocated to Bond 1 and 2 (Fund 7120) is
$6,384,685, with $0 remaining to be spent. Since approving the Agreement, construction of all
Bond 1 and 2 public facility improvement projects have been completed, however there is
$2,127.25 of accrued interest remaining in the fund.
Interest Earned: The interest earned on the 2007R Tax Allocation Bond is to be used in
accordance with the adopted Expenditure Agreement (Agreement). There is $2,127.25 of interest
ITEM NO. 7.G.
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earned in Bond 1 and 2 (Fund 7120). In compliance with the Agreement, staff has identified a
Bond 1 & 2-funded project to receive the additional expenditure appropriations. Staff
recommends appropriating $2,127.25 in accrued Bond 1 & 2 interest to the Senior Center
Restroom Renovation Project No. 2015-07 and remaining administrative tasks associated with
the project can be billed towards this amount. This would increase the total bond proceeds
allocated to Bond 1 and 2 to $6,386,812.
Table 1: Interest Earned Appropriation Summary – Bond 1 & 2
Project Name
Current
Project
Budget
Other
Fund
Sources
Current
Bond 1& 2
Budget
Proposed
Interest
Appropriation
New
Budget
Bond Only
New
Project
Budget
Interest Bond 1& 2 $2,127.25 ($2,127.25) $0.00 $0.00
Senior Center Restroom
and ADA Improvements
Project No. 2015-07 Bond
1 & 2 $466,087.74 $341,556.37 $124,531.37 + $2,127.25 $126.658 $468,214.99
Bond 3: The total amount of bond proceeds to Bond 3 is $10,261,314. Since approving the
Agreement, most of the public facility improvement projects have been completed. Outstanding
projects include:
• Senior Center Restrooms and ADA Improvements Project (construction completed)
• Downtown Infrastructure Project
Section 5 of the Agreement requires that the City provide the Successor Agency and Oversight
Board with a semi-annual written statement identifying the amount of Series 2007R Excess Bond
Proceeds expended in the January through June, and July through December six-month periods.
The attached report details expenditures of excess bond proceeds on public improvements for the
six-month period of January 2023 through June 2023, in addition to the previously expended
funds.
As better cost estimates for the projects are received or projects are completed, project budgets
will be adjusted to re-distribute funds up to the amounts previously approved by City Council
and the Oversight Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item follows Strategic Plan Item D.2 by improving infrastructure. The semi-annual report is
a requirement of Section 5 of the 2007R Excess Bond Fund Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The fiscal impact of appropriating the $2,127.25 of interest earned to Bond 1 & 2 (Fund 7120) is
an increase in the fund.
Department Head Approval Date: 07/10/2023
Finance Approval Date: 7/19/2023
City Attorney Approval Date: 7/10/2023
ITEM NO. 7.G.
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City Manager Approval Date: 7/16/2023
Attachments:
1. Resolution to Appropriate Interest
2. Redevelopment Project Area Map
3. 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Semi-Annual Report Bond 1 and 2
4. 2007R Excess Bond Proceeds Semi-Annual Report Bond 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE ACCUMULATED INTEREST
FROM 2007R TAX ALLOCATION BOND PROCEEDS TO THE SENIOR CENTER
RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT (2015-07)
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Expenditure Agreement (Agreement) for Excess
2007R Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds and authorized the use of proceeds on select projects through
Resolution 2015-024; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Center Restroom Renovation Project No. 2015-07 was among the
projects selected; and,
WHEREAS, construction of the Senior Center Restroom Renovation Project is complete, but
can utilize additional funding with remaining administrative tasks; and,
WHEREAS, the 2007R Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds (Fund 7120) have earned $2,127.25 in
interest that needs to be appropriated for a use consistent with the Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
that it does hereby authorize the City Manager, or his/her designee, to appropriate $2,127.25 of 2007R
Tax Allocation Bond interest to the Senior Center Restroom Renovation Project No. 2015-07, Fund
7120.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25 day of July, 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
ELWARD: _________GIUDICE: _________ SANBORN: _________ HOLLINGSWORTH-ADAMS: _________ RODRIGUEZ: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
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ATTACHMENT 1
City Council Meeting 07/25/23 ATTACHMENT 3
BOND 1 and 2 Project List
Project Name Types of Expenses BOND Proceeds
Other Funding
Source Previous Expenditures Jan-June 2023 Total Remaining Balance
Benicia Pool Renovation Project No. 2014-06 - CLOSED
Design $27,766 $60,771 $88,537 $0 $0
Construction Management $101,437 $0 $101,437 $0 $0
Construction $1,291,808 $0 $1,291,807 $0 $0
Sub-total $1,421,011 $60,771 $1,481,781 $0 $0
Sports Center Locker Room Retrofit Project No. 2013-05- CLOSED
Design $14,057 $64,321 $78,378 $0 $0
Constructability Review $4,977 $0 $4,977 $0 $0
Construction Management $56,074 $0 $56,074 $0 $0
Construction $689,725 $0 $689,725 $0 $0
Sub-total $764,833 $64,321 $829,154 $0 $0
Public Safety Main HVAC Replacement Project No. 2014-02- CLOSED
Design $49,166 $49,166 $0 $0
Construction Management $37,179 $37,179 $0 $0
Construction $424,870 $473,939 $898,809 $0
Sub-total $511,215 $473,939 $985,154 $0 $0
A-Park Restroom Renovation Project No. 2015-04 - CLOSED
Design $29,945 $0 $29,945 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $270,134 $0 $270,134 $0 $0
Sub-total $300,079 $0 $300,079 $0 $0
PAC HVAC Replacement (4 units) Project No. 2015-05 - CLOSED
Design $84,200 $0 $84,200 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $533,863 $0 $533,863 $0 $0
Sub-total $618,063 $0 $618,063 $0 $0
Community Center Roof Replacement Project No. 2015-06- CLOSED
Design $21,220 $0 $21,220 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $336,782 $0 $336,782 $0 $0
Sub-total $358,002 $0 $358,002 $0 $0
Senior Center Roof Replacement Project No. 2014-05- CLOSED
Design $27,300 $0 $27,300 $0 $0
Replacement of roof
Replacement of roof
Project Budget
Rehab of pool including replacement of pool decking, pool
plaster, building roofs, restroom fixtures, diving board,
expanded picnic area, new ADA restroom
Remodel of both women's and men's locker rooms
including replacement of lockers, fixtures, floors, and
upgraded showers
Replacement of HVAC system including new chiller and
boiler, control system, VAVs
Rehabilitation of the restroom building, including
replacement of fixtures and security features
Replacement of 4 HVAC units
Resolution 2019-143 appropriated $22,569.38 Interest and
refunded $70,000 of "other funding source"
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City Council Meeting 07/25/23 ATTACHMENT 3
BOND 1 and 2 Project List
Project Name Types of Expenses BOND Proceeds
Other Funding
Source Previous Expenditures Jan-June 2023 Total Remaining Balance
Project Budget
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $227,322 $28,462 $227,322 $0 $0
Sub-total $254,622 $28,462 $254,622 $0 $0
Senior Center Restroom Renovation Project No. 2015-07- Closed
Design $30,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $94,531 $341,556 $436,087 $0 $0
Resolution Council Meeting 7-25-23 appropriates $2,127.25
in interest Construction $2,127 $0 $0 $0 $2,127
Sub-total $126,658 $341,556 $466,087 $0 $2,127
PAC Roof Replacement Project No. 2015-08- Closed
Design $19,650 $0 $19,650 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $1,396,776 $0 $1,396,776 $0 $0
Sub-total $1,416,426 $0 $1,416,426 $0 $0
Library Parking Lot Paving and Landscaping Project No. 2015-09 - CLOSED
Overlay of library parking and associated landscaping Construction $102,549 $0 $102,549 $0 $0
Sub-total $102,549 $0 $102,549 $0 $0
Community Center Parking Lot Overlay Project No. 2014-07 - CLOSED
Overlay of parking lot Construction $513,354 $0 $513,354 $0 $0
Sub-total $513,354 $0 $513,354 $0 $0
TOTAL $6,386,812 $969,049 $7,325,271 $0 $0
Renovation of restroom, including new fixtures, flooring,
ADA upgrades
Resolution 2019-143 appropriated $15,667.91 in interest
Bond 1&2
Other Funds = CDBG Grant $85,000. less CDC NEPA charge
of $1,226
Note: Project includes $250,000 from Fund 324 Bond III
plus Resolution 2021-139 appropriated $6,311 in interest
Bond 3
Replacement of roof
Resoultion 2019-143 appropriated $14,268.33 in interest
and returned $30,000 of "Other Funding Source"
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City Council Meeting 07/25/23 Attachment 4
BOND 3 Project List
Project Name Types of Expenses BOND Proceeds
Other Funding
Source Previous Expenditures Jan-Jun 2023 Total Remaining Balance
Sports Center HVAC Feasibility Study Project No. 2015-25 - CLOSED
Design/Feasibility Study $24,112 $0 $24,112 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $3,967 $0 $3,967 $0 $0
Sub-total $28,079 $0 $28,079 $0 $0
Animal Shelter HVAC Replacement Project No. 2016-12 - CLOSED
Design $8,250 $0 $8,250 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $83,279 $0 $83,279 $0 $0
Sub-total $91,529 $0 $91,529 $0 $0
Animal Shelter Roof, Paint and Siding Project No. 2017-01 - CLOSED
Design $14,919 $0 $14,919 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $395,605 $0 $395,605 $0 $0
Sub-total $410,524 $0 $410,524 $0 $0
Senior Center West Parking Lot Paving Project No. 2017-12 - CLOSED
Design $1,186 $0 $1,186 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $150,131 $0 $150,131 $0 $0
Sub-total $151,317 $0 $151,317 $0 $0
Sports Center Exterior Coating and Siding Project No. 2017-02 - CLOSED
Design $1,499 $0 $1,499 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $54,240 $0 $54,240 $0 $0
Sub-total $55,739 $0 $55,739 $0 $0
PAC HVAC Replacement Project No. 2017-04 - CLOSED
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $413,888 $0 $413,888 $0 $0
Sub-total $413,888 $0 $413,888 $0 $0
Alicia Park ADA Path of Travel Project No. 2017-05 - CLOSED
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Replacement of the siding on the west side of
the Sports Center building
Project Budget
Feasibility Study and analysis of various types of
mechanical cooling systems at the Sports Center
Replacement of two HVAC Units at the Animal
Shelter
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($5,971)
Replacement of the siding at the Animal Shelter
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($46,626)
Paving of the west parking lot at the Senior
Center
Replacement of 5 HVAC Units at the Spreckels
Performing Arts Center
Replacement of various paths of travel for ADA
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City Council Meeting 07/25/23 Attachment 4
BOND 3 Project List
Project Name Types of Expenses BOND Proceeds
Other Funding
Source Previous Expenditures Jan-Jun 2023 Total Remaining Balance
Project Budget
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $104,608 $0 $104,608 $0 $0
Sub-total $104,608 $0 $104,608 $0 $0
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $274,331 $0 $274,331 $0 $0
Sub-total $274,331 $0 $274,331 $0 $0
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $288,043 $0 $288,043 $0 $0
Sub-total $288,043 $0 $288,043 $0 $0
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $2,657,540 $650,000 $3,307,540 $0 $0
Sub-total $2,657,540 $650,000 $3,307,540 $0 $0
Downtown Rohnert Park Expressway - State Farm Drive Traffic Improvements Project No 2018-41- CLOSED
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $18,607 $0 $18,607 $0 $0
Budget Amendment 07/03/23 add $1,694.21
from CIP 1507 Bond 3 $1,694 $0 $1,694 $0
Sub-total $20,301 $0 $18,607 $1,694 $0
Design $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $79,425 $0 $79,425 $0 $0
Replacement of roof at Senior Center -
Combined with 310-1405
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($3,166)
Provides additional capacity in the existing
sewer system on Enterprise Drive and Hunter
Drive
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($192,460)
Modifications to the Rohnert Park
Expressway/State Farm Drive intersection and
median improvements on State Farm Drive
Budget Amendment 2021-22 +$6,965
Reso 2022-066 ($2,088,358 move to 2022-26)
Senior Center HVAC Replacement Project No 2017-13 - CLOSED
Senior Center Roof Project No. 2014-05 - CLOSED
Downtown Sewer Main Project - Project No 2018-40- CLOSED
accessibility
Replacement of 8 HVAC units at the Senior
Center
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($9,289)
Generator connection installation
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($575)
City Hall Generator Connection Project Project No 2020-10- CLOSED
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City Council Meeting 07/25/23 Attachment 4
BOND 3 Project List
Project Name Types of Expenses BOND Proceeds
Other Funding
Source Previous Expenditures Jan-Jun 2023 Total Remaining Balance
Project Budget
Sub-total $79,425 $0 $79,425 $0 $0
Design $8,000 $0 $8,000 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $57,129 $0 $57,129 $0 $0
Sub-total $65,129 $0 $65,129 $0 $0
Design $0 $30,000 $30,000 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $256,311 $180,433 $349,399 $0 $87,344
Budget Amendment 7/3/23 move $3,165.58
from Fund Balance (CIP1405)$3,166 $3,166
Budget Amendment 7/3/23 move $1,694.21 to
CIP 1841 -$1,694 $0 -$1,694
Sub-total $257,782 $210,433 $379,399 $0 $88,816
Total Project Budget $3,200,000 $7,000,000 $0 $0 $10,200,000
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Sub-total $3,200,000 $7,000,000 $0 $0 $10,200,000
Other Identified but not-funded Projects
Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $2,163,078 $0 $0 $0 $2,163,078
Sub-total $2,163,078 $0 $0 $0 $2,163,078
TOTAL $10,261,314 $7,860,433 $5,668,158 $1,694 $12,451,895
Generator connection installation
Budget Amendment 2021-22 ($4,871)
Fund Balance is $2,166,243.65 less $3,165.58
(from closed CIP1405 that should have
transferred to CIP1507) = $2,163,078
Senior Center Generator Connection Project Project No 2020-11- CLOSED
Infrastructure for new Downtown development
(approved by Resolution 2022-066)
Downtown Infrastructure Project No. 2022-26
Senior Center Restrooms and ADA Improvements Project No. 2015-07
Renovation of restroom, including new fixtures,
flooring, ADA upgrades
Combined with 310-1507 via Resolution 2021-
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ITEM NO. 7.A.
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Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Department: Development Services
Submitted By: Mary Grace Pawson, Director of Development Services
Prepared By: Jenna Garcia, Housing Manager & Emily Quig, Homeless Services
Coordinator
Agenda Title: Receive an Update on the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program, and
Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 23-
24 Budget in the Amount of $384,000 to Receive Grant Funds from
County Measure O Program for Continued Operations of the City’s
Homelessness Resolution Programs, and (2) Approving Amendments to
the Agreements with HomeFirst of Santa Clara County and Defense Block
Security for the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to Increase
HomeFirst’s Total Compensation from $339,423 to $774,514 and to
Increase Defense Block Security’s Total Compensation from $933,933 to
$1,367,908 for Continued Services in Fiscal Year 2023-24
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive an Update on the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program and adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing an amendment to the fiscal year 23-24 budget in the amount of $384,000 to
receive grant funds from the County Measure Program for operations of the City’s
homelessness resolution programs; and
2. Approving amendments to the agreements with HomeFirst of Santa Clara County and
Defense Block Security for the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to increase
HomeFirst’s total compensation from $339,423 to $774,514 and to increase Defense
Block Security’s total compensation from $933,933 to $1,367,908 for continued services
in fiscal year 2023-24.
BACKGROUND:
The City has developed a comprehensive response to homelessness in the City that combines
services and enforcement. As part of this comprehensive response, in November 2022, the City
adopted and implemented a formal plan to manage a historic encampment at the Roberts Lake
Park and Ride to resolution, through a “Safe Sleeping Program.”
As part of the adopted Management Plan, and after a qualifications-based selection process, the
City retained Defense Block Security (D Block) to provide 24/7 security at the Roberts Lake site
starting on October 11, 2022 and HomeFirst of Santa Clara County (HomeFirst) to provide
operational and supportive services for the Program, beginning in November 2022. Under the
Management Plan and with the support of DBlock and HomeFirst, the roster for the Safe
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.
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Sleeping Program has been reduced from 68 individuals in November 2022 to 27 individuals in
June 2023.
Based on information available during the preparation of the City’s budget, staff budgeted to
operate the camp for approximately 2 months in fiscal year 23-24. On June 12, 2023, the
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors awarded the City of Rohnert Park $384,000 for program
operations of the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program in fiscal year 23-24, which allows the
Safe Sleeping Program to be operated through mid-January 2024.
In order to support the Program to resolution, Council is being asked to approve a budget
amendment to receive grant funding recently received and to appropriate these funds to Program
operations. Council is also being asked to approve amendments to the agreements with
HomeFirst and DBlock to provide sufficient funds to operate the Program through mid-January,
2024.
ANALYSIS
Update on Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program. In October 2022, the City began a planned
effort to reorganize a large, unregulated homeless encampment at Roberts Lake Park & Ride.
This effort resulted in a number of the encampment residents accepting shelter at the Labath
Landing interim housing project and 68 encampment residents enrolling in a managed safe
sleeping program (the “Program”) that the City established at the Roberts Lake Park & Ride site.
Since October 2022, a number of the Program enrollees have accepted permanent or interim
housing and, as of this writing, there are 27 individuals enrolled in the Program. Chart 1 below
shows the Program roster since the reorganization effort began and Table 1 below shows the
program outcomes to date. The roster data reflects an exit rate of 5 to 6 individuals per month.
Given the current Program roster (27 individuals), this exit rate is consistent with winding down
the Safe Sleeping Program in January 2024.
Between funds included in the City’s approved fiscal year 23-24 budget and the $384,000
secured through the Sonoma County Measure O program, the Program can be operated through
mid-January 2024. Staff have already begun work on a closure plan in partnership with
HomeFirst, which includes giving at least 60 days’ notice to all camp residents and working
intensively with the residents on plans to exit into interim or permanent housing.
ITEM NO.
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Table 1: Safe Sleeping Program Outcomes
Nov 1, 2022 – Jun 14, 2023
Served Total Exits Exits to Interim
Housing
Exits to Permanent
Housing
68 41 14 8
In addition to transitioning Program participants to housing, the Safe Sleeping Program has had a
beneficial result in for the surrounding neighborhood. Staff has tracked calls for Public Safety
Service, including calls from the public, officer-initiated calls and arrests since January 2020.
The data showed a substantial increase in calls for service and arrests in this area between
January 2020 until October 2022, when 24/7 security was installed and the Safe Sleeping
Program was established. Between September 2022 and May 2023, calls for services reduced by
80% - not only in Roberts Lake Park and Ride, but throughout the Roberts Lake Road and
Rogers Plaza area. This is illustrated in Chart 2 below.
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Chart 1: Roberts Lake Safe Sleep Program Roster
ITEM NO.
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The data indicate that the Safe Sleeping Program has been highly effective in reducing the
impacts of the Program on the surrounding area.
Budget Amendment: The City’s homeless service contracts are funded through the
Development Services - Housing budget unit (Fund 10002250) and the Homelessness Special
Revenue Fund (Fund 10004232). The budgets for these funds did not anticipate the additional
Measure O grant funding and longer duration of the Safe Sleeping Program as a result.
Staff has assembled the costs to operate the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to closure in
fiscal year 2023-24. The total estimated costs of operation and security are $886,066. The City
Council has already budgeted $502,066 towards Program operations in the Development
Services - Housing budget unit. The proposed budget amendment is to receive the $384,000
Measure O grant funding into the Homelessness Special Revenue Fund and to appropriate these
funds to Program operations.
Exhibit A of the Attachment 1 illustrates the proposed budget amendment.
Amendments to Agreements for Ongoing Operations: In September 2022, staff solicited
letters of interest from homeless service providers and security companies to operate the Safe
Sleeping Program. Two security companies and two service providers responded. Staff
conducted interviews with the respondents and scored their responses based on their: (1)
experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, (2) staff training program, (3)
ability to add staff capacity quickly, (4) commitment to collaborating effectively with City
departments and partners, (5) ability to track and report data, meet deadlines and operate with a
high degree of professionalism, and (6) letter of interest completeness. Of the companies that
submitted letters of interest, D Block and HomeFirst scored highest based on all the scoring
factors listed above.
1. Defense Block Security (“D Block”)
In October 2022, the City entered into an agreement with D Block for $100,000 to provide 24/7
security for the Safe Sleeping Program starting on October 11, 2022. On October 25, 2022, the
City Council authorized a second agreement with Defense Block for security services in the
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Chart 2: Roberts Lake and Rogers Plaza Calls for Service
Calls for Service
ITEM NO.
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amount of $496,878. On February 14, 2023, City Council approved a first amendment which
added $307,055 to the second agreement for a new contract total of $803,933. On May 23, 2023,
the City Council approved a second amendment which added $130,000 to the second agreement
for a new contract total of $933,933.
When the Program was first set up, D Block provided staffing of 4 guards for day shift, 5 guards
for swing shift and 6 guards overnight. The addition of HomeFirst as site manager and service
provider, along with the reduction of the Program roster, has resulted in D Block staffing levels
being reduced three times in fiscal year 2022-23. Starting on July 1, 2023, D Block began
operating with a staffing level of 2 guards for day shift, 2 guards for swing shift and 2 guards
overnight. To maintain the safety and security of residents, staff and guards at the site, this is the
minimum staffing level D Block can accommodate.
The proposed amendment to the agreement with D Block would provide sufficient funding for
security services through mid-January 2024, at an additional cost of $433,975. This assumes
continued staffing level of 2 guards for day shift, 2 guards for swing shift and 2 guards
overnight.
2. HomeFirst of Santa Clara County (“HomeFirst”)
On November 8, 2022, the City entered into an initial agreement with HomeFirst to provide
operational and supportive services for the Program, with a value of $100,000. On December 13,
2022, the City Council authorized a second agreement for operation and supportive services for
the Program through the end of fiscal year 2022-23 for $469,423. On May 23, 2023, the City
Council approved a first amendment which reduced the second agreement by $130,000 for a new
contract total of $339,423.
HomeFirst provides day and swing shift staffing for the Program seven days a week and is
responsible for:
• Enrolling individuals in the managed camp program which includes completing County-
required Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) assessments;
• Providing case management support designed to help participants access interim and
permanent housing;
• Overseeing day-to-day site operations, including responding to resident needs on an as-
needed basis, and facilitating the flow of on-site amenities;
• Tracking and reporting a variety of data points, including the number of individuals
served, demographic information, income, and the number of individuals that exit into
housing;
• Participating in meetings with City staff and other services providers to prioritize the
highest needs individuals for services and housing.
The proposed amendment to the agreement with HomeFirst would provide sufficient funding for
site management and supportive services through mid-January 2024, at an additional cost of
$435,091.
STRATEGIC PLAN AND COUNCIL PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT:
These actions are consistent with Strategic Plan Goal D – Continue to Develop a Vibrant
Community and City Council Strategic Priority “Housing for All”.
ITEM NO.
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OPTIONS CONSIDERED:
None. This is consistent with prior Council direction.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
The proposed actions have a fiscal impact of $869,066, which is the combined cost of the
DBlock and HomeFirst contracts. The funding source for the contracts are the Development
Services Housing Budget Unit (10002250) and the Homelessness Special Revenue Fund (Fund
10004232). With the funding approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and the additional
Measure O grant funding; there is sufficient budget to fund the contracts.
Code Compliance Approval: NA
Department Head Approval Date: 06/28/2023
City Attorney Approval Date: 06/28/2023
Finance Director Approval Date: 07/12/2023
City Manager Approval Date: 07/17/2023
Attachments:
1. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget in the Amount of
$384,000 to Receive Grant Funds from Sonoma County Measure O Program for
Continued Operations of the City’s Homelessness Resolution Programs, and Approving
Amendments to the Agreements with HomeFirst of Santa Clara County and Defense
Block Security for the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program to Increase HomeFirst’s
Total Compensation from $339,423 to $774,514 and to Increase Defense Block
Security’s Total Compensation to from $933,933 to $1,367,908 for Continued Services in
Fiscal Year 2023-24
a. Exhibit A – Budget Amendment
b. Exhibit B – Second Amendment to the Agreement with HomeFirst of Santa Clara
County for Operation of the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program
c. Exhibit C – Third Amendment to the Agreement with Defense Block Security for
Security Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 23-24 BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $384,000 TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FROM SONOMA COUNTY
MEASURE O PROGRAM FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE CITY’S
HOMELESSNESS RESOLUTION PROGRAMS, AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS
TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH HOMEFIRST OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND
DEFENSE BLOCK SECURITY FOR THE ROBERTS LAKE SAFE SLEEPING
PROGRAM TO INCREASE HOMEFIRST’S TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM
$339,423 TO $774,514 AND TO INCREASE DEFENSE BLOCK SECURITY’S TOTAL
COMPENSATION FROM $933,933 TO $1,367,908 FOR CONTINUED SERVICES IN
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-
24 Budget on June 27, 2023 and has the authority to amend the budget; and
WHEREAS, homelessness is a long-standing, complex and challenging issue for
Rohnert Park and many other cities in California; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2022, the City adopted Ordinance 970 which, among
other things, provided the City Manager with the authority to establish regulations to manage
encampments on public property; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, the 60-unit Labath Landing interim housing project was
opened in Rohnert Park and began receiving chronically homeless clients; and
WHEREAS, concurrent with the opening of the Labath Landing project, the City
reorganized a large encampment at Roberts Lake Park & Ride under an approved management
plan in order to establish the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program; and
WHEREAS, consistent with its purchasing policy, the City solicited proposals and
contracted for security, sanitation, operational and support services at the Roberts Lake Safe
Sleeping Program; and
WHEREAS, the City received unanticipated revenue to support operations in Fiscal
Year 2023-24 at the Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program in the amount of $384,000 from the
County of Sonoma Measure O grant program, which allows the City to extend its operation of
the Safe Sleeping Program; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget is necessary to
account for the unanticipated revenue received and the associated expenses that will be incurred
by operating the Program to closure; and
WHEREAS, after a qualifications-based selection process, the City selected HomeFirst
of Santa Clara County to provide services at the Program and DBlock Security to provide
security for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the contracts with both HomeFirst and DBlock Security covered work
through Fiscal Year 22-23 and into early July 2023; and
Resolution 2023-060
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WHEREAS, staff has solicited a proposal and negotiated with HomeFirst of Santa Clara
County to continue to provide services for the Program through mid-January 2024; and
WHEREAS, staff has solicited a proposal and negotiated with DBlock Security to
continue to provide services for the Program through mid-January 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City, HomeFirst and DBlock desire to amend the existing agreements
for services and security to provide for the additional term of service and compensation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that is does hereby authorize and approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24
adopted budget in the amount of $384,000, as outlined in Exhibit A, to appropriate grant funds
received from County Measure O funds for continued operation of the Roberts Lake Safe
Sleeping Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize and
approve a second Amendment to the Agreement with Homefirst Services of Santa Clara County
to increase total compensation from $339,423 to $774,514, which is included as Exhibit B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize and
approve a third Amendment to the Agreement with Defense Block Security to increase total
compensation from $933,933 to $1,367,908, which is included as Exhibit C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Finance Director are
authorized and directed to take the actions necessary to effectuate this resolution including
executing the amendments to the agreements with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County
and Defense Block Security, in substantially similar forms to Exhibits B and C, subject to minor
changes approved by the City Manager or City Attorney.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 2023.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
____________________________________
Samantha Rodriguez, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A, B and C
ELWARD: _________ GIUDICE: _________ SANBORN: _________ HOLLINGSWORTH-ADAMS: _________RODRIGUEZ: _________
AYES: ( ) NOES: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( )
Resolution 2023-060
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EXHIBIT A:
Amendment to the Adopted Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Adopted 23-24
Budget
Proposed
Amendment Totals
10002250-61000 Salaries & Wages 91,642$ -$ 91,642$
Benefits 22,382$ -$ 22,382$
PERSONNEL SERVICES Total 114,024$ -$ 114,024$
10002250-63255 Equipment under 5K 50,000$ -$ 50,000$
10002250-64000 Contract Services 1,644,988$ -$ 1,644,988$
SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Total 1,694,988$ -$ 1,694,988$
Dev. Services - Housing Total 1,809,012$ -$ 1,809,012$
42322250-50079 Allocated Interest (23,000)$ -$ (23,000)$
OTHER INCOME Total (23,000)$ -$ (23,000)$
42322250-50141 State Grants & Reimbursements -$ -$ -$
42322250-50147 County Grants (1,134,960)$ (384,000)$ (1,518,960)$
REVENUE FROM OTHER AGENCIES Total (1,134,960)$ (384,000)$ (1,518,960)$
42322250-64000 Contract Services 2,280,792$ 384,000$ 2,664,792$
SERVICES AND SUPPLIES Total 2,280,792$ 384,000$ 2,664,792$
Homelessness Program Total 1,122,832$ -$ 1,122,832$
4232 Homelessness Program
2250 Dev. Services - Housing
EXHIBIT A
REVISED BUDGET AND COMPENSATION
Hourly Rates for HomeFirst Direct Program Staff
Position FTE
Director (paid for through Labath Landing) 5%
Program Manager 100%
Shift Supervisor 175%
Resident Coordinators -two per shift 575%
Case Manager 100%
Budget
Operating Expenses
Direct Program Staff Salaries
�--___________ , Program Admin Salaries -Allocated
Total Payment for Labor Costs
Telecommunications
Supplies
Utilities (dr inking water)
Janitorial
Travel
Pest Management
Hotel Costs
Insurance
Program Admin non labor allocation
Total non labor operating costs
Admin allocation
Start up and replacement costs
Not to exceed total
3
I Fully Burdened Hourly Payrate
$59.95
$47.33
$36.75
$26.25
$31.50
Total
540,802.82
33,534.38
574,337.20
4,501.00
8,000.00
3,450.00
8,500.00
5,914.04
4,300.00
50,000.00
6,870.00
1,120.00
92,655.04
94,691.76
12,830.00
774,514.00
Update on Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program &
Contract Amendments for FY 23-24
JENNA GARCIA, HOUSING MANAGER
JULY 25, 2023
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Overview
1.Provide an update on the Safe Sleeping Program
established at Roberts Lake Park & Ride
2.Amend City Budget to receive & appropriate County
Measure O funds
3.Approve amendments to contracts with DBlock Security
and HomeFirst for ongoing services in FY 23-24
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Safe Sleeping Program Outcomes
Nov 1, 2022 – Jun 14, 2023
Served Total Exits Exits to Interim
Housing
Exits to
Permanent
Housing
68 41 14 8
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Roberts Lake and Rogers Plaza
Public Safety Calls for Service
Calls for Service
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Plan to Resolve Program
Given current roster, staff is working on winding down program
The Roberts Lake Park & Ride site was included in the City’s
Housing Element as a site for affordable housing
Council to discuss future plans for this site at a later meeting
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Budget Amendment
City Council approved over $500K in FY 23/24 budget for
operations of Roberts Lake Safe Sleeping Program
Council now needs to amend budget to receive and appropriate
$384K received in County Measure O funds
Combined, provides sufficient funding to operate program through
planned closure in mid-January 2024.
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DBlock Amendment
DBlock began in Roberts Lake Park & Ride on October 11, 2022
As Roberts Lake shrinks, security staffing has been reduced
Amendment to cover security cost for FY 23/24: $433,975
Between the City’s FY 23/24 budget and Measure O, there are
sufficient funds to cover this amendment.
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HomeFirst Amendment
DBlock began in Roberts Lake Park & Ride in November, 2022
HomeFirst operates the site & provides housing-focused services
to residents
Amendment to cover operations cost for FY 23/24: $435,091
Between the City’s FY 23/24 budget and Measure O, there are
sufficient funds to cover this amendment.
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Recommendation
Approve resolution:
1. Authorizing an amendment to the FY 23/24 Budget to Receive
$384K County Measure O funds; and
2. Approving amendments to DBlock and HomeFirst contracts to
continue security and operations services to the Roberts Lake Safe
Sleeping Program in FY 23/24.
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Questions?
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