2025/05/13 City Council Resolution 2025-025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROHERT PARK GIRLS AMATEUR
SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MAGNOLIA
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS, APPROVING THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
INSPECTION SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT,AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Magnolia Park baseball and softball fields located at 1401 Middlebrook
Way in Rohnert Park, California, are owned and operated by the City of Rohnert Park for
recreational use; and
WHEREAS, the Rohnert Park Girls Amateur Softball Association(RPGASA), a non-
profit Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization, whose purpose is to support
competitive girls softball activities that benefit the community of Rohnert Park, is a frequent user
of the Magnolia Park baseball and softball fields; and
WHEREAS, the RPGASA proposes to install certain improvements to the Magnolia
Park baseball/softball fields using volunteers and to donate those improvements to the City (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, plans, specifications, and an inspection schedule were compiled and
approved by the City Engineer and are attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by
this reference; and
WHEREAS,the City and the RPGASA desire to enter into an Access and Improvement
Agreement for the donation and installation of the proposed field improvements at Magnolia
Park baseball and softball fields, to more thoroughly define the terms and conditions of the
construction and dedication obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence presented at the
Council's duly noticed regular meeting of May 13, 2025,the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park finds that this action is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to
Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures) of CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves construction of
replacement of existing recreational facilities and construction of new small structures, and none
of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to the Project.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park hereby
approves the Access and Improvement Agreement with RPGASA attached as Exhibit B to this
Resolution and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or her designee, to take all actions
necessary to effectuate this Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park, including
execution, if necessary, in substantially similar form to the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit
B, subject to minor modifications by the City Manager or City Attorney as they deem necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plans, specifications, and inspection schedule
set forth in Exhibit A are hereby approved.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds and determines that the
Project will advance the health and welfare of the residents of the City of Rohnert Park, and the
Project is in the best interests of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that encroachment permit fees, plan check fees,
grading permit fees, and inspection fees are hereby waived.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds and determines that all work
on the Project will be performed by volunteers, and, therefore, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 7 of
Division 2 of the California Labor Code (commencing with Section 1720) does not apply to the
Project.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2025.
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Resolution 2025-025
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Softball Field Bullpen Improvements
Magnolia Park Improvement Plan
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600Scale 1:
M1
M2
Softball Bullpen Improvement Scope
• M1 third base line bullpen and M2 third base line bullpen
o Cut back the bullpen 10ft, so that it is 55’x25’ and off haul
o Re-grade the bullpen.
o Re-expose valves that were buried as part of previous project.
o Install artificial turf, leaving a 6” edge buffer from the grass.
• M1 first base line bullpen
o Cleaned up grading of existing infield mix.
o No off-haul
• Work with the utilities department to add a water source for spaying the infield
down as needed and located in the field. At no time shall the Softball League
connect to the city water system.
• All other components of the field shall remain undisturbed, and any damage
incurred during construction shall be the responsibility of the Softball League to
correct to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
• All equipment on-site shall only be operated by individuals with the proper
certifications and training to safely handle the equipment. Path of travel for heavy
equipment shall be approved by the Director of Public Works.
o Anticipated Equipment:
210 Tractor
Excavator
Smooth drum roller
Inspection Requirements
• Inspections are required at the following intervals and are required to meet the city of
Rohnert Park Manual of Standards:
o During construction set up
o During artificial turf installation (after compaction)
o At final course leveling