HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/06/09 City Council Resolution 2026-050 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND
NATALIA FOSSI
WHEREAS, the City Manager wishes to appoint Natalia Fossi to the position of
Director of Development Services and enter into an Employment Agreement with Natalia
Fossi to perform the duties of Director of Development Services; and
WHEREAS,Natalia Fossi possesses the skills and expertise necessary to perform
these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the Director of Development
Services Employment Agreement between the City of Rohnert Park and Natalia Fossi in a
substantially similar form as attached hereto as Exhibit"A," subject to minor modifications
by the City Attorney.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 9th day of June 2026.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Between
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND NATALIA FOSSI
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between
the CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (“City”) and Natalia Fossi (“Employee”), (collectively the
“Parties”) on the following terms and conditions:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of a Director of Development
Services in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this
Agreement;
WHEREAS, Employee desires to accept at-will employment as the Director of
Development Services of the City of Rohnert Park in consideration of and subject to the terms,
conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Employee has the necessary education, experience, skills and expertise to
serve as the Director of Development Services; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, as appointing power, and Employee desire to agree in
writing to the terms and conditions of Employee’s employment;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. POSITION AND DUTIES.
(a) Position. Employee accepts employment with the City as Director of
Development Services of the City of Rohnert Park and shall perform all the functions, duties,
and services set forth in Section 1(c) of this Agreement.
(b) Period of Employment/Commencement Date. This Agreement commences
and is effective on June 15, 2026 (“Commencement Date”) after being approved by the City
Council, and after being executed both by Employee and the City Manager.
(c) Duties.
i. Employee shall serve as the Director of Development Services
and perform the duties set forth in the City of Rohnert Park Job
Description for the Director of Development Services attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Attachment “A,”
and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties and
functions as City Manager may from time-to-time assign.
ii. As the Director of Development Services, Employee shall: (a)
keep the City Manager fully apprised of all significant ongoing
operations of the Development Services Department; (b) report
directly to the City Manager; and (c) periodically, or as may be
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otherwise specifically requested by the City Manager or City
Council, provide status reports to the City Council on her
activities and those of the Development Services Department.
iii. Employee agrees to exercise all Director of Development
Services powers and perform all Director of Development
Services duties set forth in the City of Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, including subsequent amendments, in accordance with all
applicable federal, State, and local laws.
iv. Without additional compensation, Employee shall provide such
other services as are customary and appropriate to the position of
Director of Development Services, together with such additional
services consistent with California and federal law, the
Development Services Department and City’s rules, policies,
regulations, procedures, ordinances, resolutions, and Municipal
Code, that are assigned from time to time by the City Manager.
v. Employee will devote her best efforts and full-time attention to
the performance of these duties and shall perform the duties of
the Director of Development Services position to the best of her
ability in accordance with the highest professional and ethical
standards of the profession and shall comply with all general
rules and regulations established by City.
vi. Employee shall not engage in any activity, which is or may
become a conflict of interest, prohibited contract, or which may
create an incompatibility of office as defined under California
law. Prior to performing any services under this Agreement and
annually thereafter, Employee must complete disclosure forms
required by law.
(d). At will. Employee acknowledges that she is an "at will" employee of the City
who serves at the pleasure of the City Manager at all times during the period of his employment
and that her employment may be terminated at any time for any or no reason with or without
cause as provided in Section 5 [Termination] of this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be taken
to prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the City Manager to terminate
Employee as Director of Development Services with or without cause at any time. There is no
express or implied promise made to Employee for any form of continued employment. The
terms of the City’s personnel rules, policies, regulations, procedures, ordinances, resolutions, or
Municipal Code as they may be amended or supplemented from time to time, shall not apply to
Employee to the extent they conflict with this at-will status.
(e) No Property Right. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or does, confer
upon Employee any right to any property interest in continued employment, or any due process
right to a hearing or other administrative process before or after a decision by the City to
discipline or terminate Employee’s employment.
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Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with
the right of City to terminate the services of Employee as provided in Section 5 [Termination].
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of Employee
to resign at any time from employment with City, subject only to the provisions set forth in
Section 5(c) [Termination] of this Agreement.
2. HOURS OF WORK.
Employee shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform the duties as
Director of Development Services as provided herein. Employee is expected to work
customary business hours and to engage in those hours of work that are necessary to fulfill the
obligations of the Director of Development Services position. Employee shall be required to
have an onsite presence at the City’s Development Services Department and/or City Hall
during her work schedule assigned by the City Manager to provide adequate availability to the
City Council, City Manager, City staff, Development Services Department, and members of the
community during regular City business hours and for the performance of her duties and of
City business. The position of Director of Development Services shall be deemed an exempt
position under state and federal wage and hour laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act
(“FLSA”). Employee’s compensation (whether salary or benefits or other allowances) is not
based on hours worked and Employee shall not be entitled to any compensation for overtime.
3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
(a) Base Salary.
i. City agrees to pay Employee for her services rendered pursuant hereto as
Director of Development Services a gross monthly salary of fifteen
thousand eight-hundred dollars and thirty nine cents ($15,800.39), Step
3 of the Salary Range 74M, payable in installments in accordance with
the City’s established payroll procedures and subject to all applicable
payroll taxes and withholdings.
ii. The City Manager shall have sole discretion in determining the amount
and timing of any increases to Employee’s base salary, including, but not
limited to, whether and to what extent such increases will be retroactive
in effect.
(b) Evaluation. The City Manager may review and evaluate the performance of
Employee as Director of Development Services approximately annually and provide a written
evaluation. Such evaluations will become a part of Employee’s personnel file. The purpose of
the review is to provide Employee with feedback on his performance, desired areas of
improvement, and progress in meeting, achieving, or exceeding City Council and City Manager
defined goals, objectives, priorities, activities, and programs. Periodically, Employee shall
meet with the City Manager to establish goals for the following year. Failure by the City
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Manager to provide a timely or any performance evaluation shall not limit the City Manager’s
ability to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5 [Termination].
(c) Benefits.
i. Application of Management Outline. Employee shall be
entitled to the benefits, rights, and privileges set forth in the Outline of Certain
Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits, and Salary for the Management Unit
effective February 10, 2026, and as may be amended from time to time,
(“Management Outline”) apart from Section 10 [“Grievance Policy and Procedure”]
of the Management Outline and the City’s Personnel Rules & Regulations
incorporated therein by reference, which shall not apply to Employee. To the extent
there is any conflict between this Agreement and any City policy, rule, procedure,
ordinance, resolution or Municipal Code fixing compensation and benefits for the
Management Unit or other City employee, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
ii. Application of City Manager’s Administrative Policy No. 1:
Personnel Rules and Regulations. Employee shall be exempt from all provisions
of the City Manager’s Administrative Policy No. 1: Personnel Rules and
Regulations, June 13, 2023 apart from Section 3 “Benefits” and Section 6
“Incompatible Activity/Conflicts of Interest,” and Glossary – Definition of Terms,
as these Sections may be amended from time to time.
iii. Annual Leave Program. The terms and conditions of
Employee’s eligibility for use of Annual Leave shall be subject to the
Management Outline to the extent such does not conflict with this Agreement.
Subject to these terms and conditions, Employee shall be entitled to eighty (80)
hours of Annual Leave on the Commencement Date of this Agreement. In
addition to this eighty (80) hours of Annual Leave, Employee shall also be
eligible to accrue at the at the “3 to 5 years of service” rate of accrual.
(d) Retirement.
Retirement Benefit Formula. Employee shall be enrolled in the California
Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) in accordance with the City’s
Miscellaneous Plan in the two percent (2.0 %) at age sixty-two (62) Retirement Benefit
Formula as set forth in Section 5.17 [“Retirement Programs”] of the Management
Outline.
(e) Regional and Professional Activity. City desires Employee to be reasonably
active in national, statewide, regional and professional organizations that will contribute to the
Director of Development Services professional development and standing and that will
contribute to the advancement of City’s interests and standing. Toward that end, Employee
may, upon advance written approval from the City Manager and adequate budgeted funds
therefore, undertake such activities as are directly related to her professional development and
that advance the interests and standing of City. If available and budgeted, City will provide up
to three thousand dollars ($3,000) per fiscal year for Employee’s professional development
expenses. These activities may include, without limitation, participation in the American
Planning Association or other similar national, statewide, regional or professional
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organizations, provided that such activities do not in any way interfere with or adversely affect
her employment as the Director of Development Services or the performance of her duties as
provided herein. City agrees to reimburse, as provided in Section 3(f) [Reimbursement] of the
Agreement, Employee’s reasonable and necessary travel, business and subsistence expenses for
the activities described herein.
(f) Reimbursement. City shall reimburse Employee for reasonable and necessary
travel, subsistence and other business expenses incurred by Employee with advance written
approval of the City Manager, in the performance of her duties. All reimbursements shall be
subject to and in accordance with California and federal law and City’s policies and procedures
regarding reimbursement, including the need for advance written approval of the City Manager.
4. SEVERANCE BENEFITS.
Should Employee be terminated without cause, City will pay Employee severance in a
lump sum amount equal to four (4) months of Employee’s base monthly salary at the time of
termination contingent upon Employee’s execution of a separation agreement containing the
terms attached hereto as “Exhibit B.” In the event Employee is terminated for cause, Employee
shall NOT be entitled to any severance benefits.
5. TERMINATION.
(a) City may terminate Employee at any time, with or without cause. Employee
understands and agrees that Employee has no constitutionally protected property or other
interest in Employee’s continued employment as the Director of Development Services. The
City’s right to terminate Employee shall not be subject to or in any way limited by any City
personnel rules, policies, regulations, ordinances, resolutions of Municipal Code or past City
practices relating to the employment, discipline, or termination of its employees. Employee
expressly waives any rights provided for the Director of Development Services or City
employees under the City personnel rules, policies, regulations, ordinances, resolutions,
Municipal Code or under other state or federal law to any other form of pre- or post-termination
hearing, appeal, or other administrative process pertaining to termination.
(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the
right of Employee to resign at any time from her position as City's Director of Development
Services. Employee may terminate this Agreement by giving the City a minimum of thirty (30)
days written notice of her intention to resign. In that event, Employee will NOT receive a
severance as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement. The City will have the option in its
complete discretion, to make Employee’s separation effective at a time prior to the end of such
notice period, provided City pays Employee all compensation due and owing through the last
day actually worked, plus an amount equal to the base salary and group insurance benefits
Employee would have earned through the balance of the notice period.
(c) If, as the result of long-term or permanent disability, sickness, accident, injury,
mental incapacity or other personal health-related reason, Employee is unable to perform her
essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, after exhaustion of available
authorized paid or unpaid leave, City will have the option to terminate Employee’s employment
and this Agreement, subject to the severance payment requirements of this Agreement. In
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exercising this option, the City will comply with its obligations under applicable state and
federal disability and public retirement laws.
(d) This Agreement will immediately terminate upon the death of Employee and all
accrued salary and benefits will be paid to Employee’s estate or designated beneficiaries as
required by law. No severance payment will be made in the event of Employee’s death.
(e) Employee agrees that all City property including, without limitation, devices,
equipment, documents, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by
Employee incident to Employee’s employment are the property of City and must be
immediately returned to City upon termination of Employee’s employment. Employee’s
obligations under this subsection survive the termination of Employee’s employment and the
termination of this Agreement.
(f) All benefits received by Employee under this Agreement will immediately cease
upon Employee’s termination, unless expressly continued under this Agreement or unless
otherwise required by law.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
In accordance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Government claims Act
(Gov't Code §§ 810 et seq.), City shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify Employee against
any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or
otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's
duties as Director of Development Services. Employee agrees to cooperate with the City to the
best of her ability in defending against any such claims or legal actions. The City will have
sole discretion to determine whether to compromise and settle any such claim or suit and the
amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. The terms of this provision shall
extend beyond termination of Employee’s employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITION.
Employee represents and warrants to City that, to the best of her knowledge, she
presently has no interest, and represents that she will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect,
financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or interfere in any way with the
performance of her duties under this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, Employee
agrees to comply with Section 6 of the Personnel Rules, any pertinent conflict of interest
provisions in the City Municipal Code, and any applicable laws including, but not limited to,
Government Code Sections 87100 et seq., 1090, and 1125.
8. ABUSE OF OFFICE OR POSITION.
Government Code Sections 53243 - 53244 require that certain contracts between local
agencies and its employees include provisions requiring an employee who is convicted of a
crime involving an abuse of his office or position to provide reimbursement to the local agency
for the certain forms of payment, including but not limited to the following: (i) criminal
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defense costs; (ii) cash settlement payments; and (iii) any non-contractual settlement payments.
Accordingly, City and Employee agree that it is their mutual intent to fully comply with these
Government Code sections and all other applicable law as it exists as of the date of execution of
this Agreement and as such laws may be amended from time to time thereafter. Specifically,
the following Government Code sections are called out and hereby incorporated by this
Agreement:
Section 53243.1. Reimbursement of legal criminal defense upon conviction of crime
involving office or position.
Section 53243.2. Reimbursement of cash settlement upon conviction of crime
involving office or position.
Section 53243.3. Reimbursement of noncontractual payments upon conviction or crime
involving office or position.
Section 53243.4. “Abuse of office or position” defined.
If Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of her office or position, as
defined in Government Code section 53243.4, the following restrictions will apply: (i) any paid
leave given to Employee pending an investigation shall be fully reimbursed to City, (ii) any
funds expended by City for the legal criminal defense of Employee shall be fully reimbursed to
City, (iii) any cash settlement paid to Employee shall be fully reimbursed. Upon conviction of
a covered felony under Government Code sections 7522.72 or 7522.74, Employee may forfeit
the benefits in accordance with those sections.
9. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
“Confidential Information” is all non-public information pertaining to the business of
City (or any City affiliate), its employees, clients, consultants, or business associates, which
was produced by any employee of City in the course of his/her employment or otherwise
produced or acquired by or on behalf of City. Confidential Information shall include, without
limitation, proprietary information such as trade secrets, confidential financial data and
formulae, attorney client-privileged information, confidential licensing information, software
and other computer programs, copyrightable material, and other information exempt from
production under the California Public Records Act and/or the Freedom of Information Act.
During her employment by City, Employee shall disclose Confidential Information only for the
benefit of City and as may be necessary to perform her job responsibilities under this
Agreement. Following termination, Employee shall not disclose any Confidential Information,
except with the express written consent of City. Employee’s obligations under this Section
shall survive the termination of her employment and the expiration of this Agreement. Nothing
in this Agreement prevents Employee from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful
acts in the workplace, such as harassment, discrimination, or other conduct that Employee has
reason to believe is unlawful.
10. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
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The City Manager may fix any other terms and conditions of employment, as they may
determine from time to time, relating to the performance of Employee, provided such terms and
conditions are not inconsistent with provisions of this Agreement or law.
11. NOTICES.
Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and either given in person or
by first class mail with postage prepaid and addressed as follows:
TO CITY: City Manager
City of Rohnert Park
130 Avram Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
TO EMPLOYEE: Natalia Fossi
[Address on File in Personnel File]
Employee agrees to promptly notify the City of any change to her address or contact
information.
12. ATTORNEY'S FEES.
In the event of any mediation, arbitration or litigation to enforce any of the provisions of
this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement is the final expression of the complete agreement of the parties with
respect to the matters specified herein and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings,
and it may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous statements or
agreements. This Agreement cannot be modified except by written mutual agreement signed by
both parties and approved by the City Council. To the extent that the practices, policies, or
procedures of City, now or in the future, apply to Employee, and are inconsistent with the terms
of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
14. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement is not assignable by either City or Employee.
15. SEVERABILITY.
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is finally held or determined to be
illegal or void by a court having jurisdiction over the parties, the remainder of the Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect unless the parts found to be void are wholly inseparable
from the remaining portion of the Agreement.
16. PROVISIONS THAT SURVIVE TERMINATION.
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Section 6 [Indemnification], Section 8 [Abuse of Office or Position], and Section 9
[Confidential Information] of this Agreement are intended by their terms to survive the
termination of Employee’s employment with the City. These sections, and the others so
intended, shall survive termination of employment and termination of this Agreement.
17. JURISDICTION AND VENUE.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
California, and the Parties agree that venue shall be in Sonoma County, California.
18. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT.
The failure of any party to enforce against another party any provision of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to enforce such a provision at a
later time, and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Agreement.
19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Employee acknowledges that she has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel in
regard to this Agreement, that she read and understands this Agreement, that she is fully aware
of its legal effect, and that she has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on her
judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has caused the Agreement to be signed and
executed on its behalf by its City Manager. It has also been executed by Employee.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
By:_____________________________
Marcela Piedra
City Manager
Per Resolution No. 2026-__ adopted by the
Rohnert Park City Council
on____________________, 2026
By:_______________________
Sylvia Lopez
City Clerk
EMPLOYEE
By:______________________________
Natalia Fossi
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:__________________________
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and
oversight for all functions and activities of the Development Services Department, including planning,
building and safety, housing, and code compliance; directs and administers the planning and building
operations and activities of the City, which include current, advance, and environmental planning,
building plan check, permitting, inspection, administration of complex cost recovery systems and special
tax districts, and historic preservation activities; coordinates assigned activities with other City
departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among
City departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private
groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of
expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
• SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. The work provides for a wide variety of
independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises
general direction and supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and
administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
• CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a Department Director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the
Development Services Department, including short- and long-term planning, development and
administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the
City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful
performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, municipal functions and activities,
including the role of an elected City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects
and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department
with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and
varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental
planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering City goals and objectives within general
policy guidelines.
• EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different
positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential
functions of the job.
Assumes full management responsibility for all Development Services Department programs,
services, and activities, including current, advance, and environmental planning, capital improvement
program development, cost recovery systems and special tax districts, building plan check, permitting,
inspection, historic preservation, and code compliance activities.
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Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and
work standards for the department; establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and
staffing levels.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget;
numerous special revenue funds, including special tax districts; directs the forecast of additional funds
needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves
expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
Participates in the development of and provides high level oversight of the City’s housing programs.
Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for
acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities
and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline
and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing, and
implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs; continuously
monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships;
identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
Meets with developers, property owners, contractors, and other agencies to discuss merits and
concerns of development proposals; provides various parties with guidance on how to proceed;
oversees negotiations and agreements regarding environment-related issues, rights-of-way, and open
space easements, and financial participation; discusses status of development projects with applicants.
Directs, coordinates and reviews amendments to the General Plan; provides general plan and code
interpretation as needed; provides analysis, recommendations, and implementation of policies and
procedures; develops and presents recommendations on a variety of permits, maps, ordinances, zone
changes and applications.
Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposals for professional services and the
advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; coordinates with
legal counsel to determine City needs and requirements for contractual services; negotiates contracts
and agreements and administers same after award.
Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains
and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and
controversial issues.
Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations;
recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
Participates in and makes presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review
Board, and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group
meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and
other services as they relate to the area of assignment.
Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental
operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and
reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and
alternative recommendations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:
• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
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• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform work of the highest quality possible.
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.
• QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of
programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation,
and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
Public agency budget development, contract administration, City-wide administrative practices, and
general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
Theories, principles, and contents of General Plan, land use, zoning, subdivision, and urban planning
regulations, natural resource protection, and environmental laws.
Principles and techniques of conducting site planning, architectural review, subdivision design, land
use, and other analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies
and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and
evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Technical, legal, financial, and public relations problems associated with the management of
Development Services programs.
Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business
correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and
procedures.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public,
vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules
of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and
task coordination.
Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability to:
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and the City.
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed
effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for Development Services
programs.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the division and the City.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
for the department and assigned program areas.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective
manner.
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Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and
technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with
stipulations; effectively administer a variety of community development programs and administrative
activities.
Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with
governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and
legislative organizations.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare
effective technical staff reports.
Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and
standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies;
community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with
individuals.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary
to assume assigned responsibilities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform
a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar
and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal
guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in community development,
urban planning, public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of administrative experience in
community development, building, housing, or urban planning, including three (3) years at a management
level. A master’s degree in business or public administration or a related field is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment
and a satisfactory driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a
computer, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and
meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to
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communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office
classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is
needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard
office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull
drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry,
push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions,
and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or
public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: N/A- At Will Employment via Employment Contract
Approved By:
Date Approved:
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EXHIBIT B
Waivers and Releases.
In exchange for the payment and promises set forth herein, Employee hereby releases, acquits,
and forever discharges the City, its past and present employees, trustees, agents, officers,
representatives, insurers, and attorneys, from any and all grievances, claims, charges,
complaints, liabilities, obligations, promises, benefits, agreements, controversies, costs, losses,
debts, expenses, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, and demands of any nature
whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected (collectively, the “Claims”) which
Employee now has or may acquire in the future, which relate to or arise out of any act,
omission, occurrence, condition, event, transaction, or thing which was done, omitted to be
done, occurred, or was in effect at any time up to and including the date of execution by
Employee, such as related to Employee’s employment with the City, without regard to whether
the Claims arise under federal, state, or local constitutions, statutes, rules, regulations, or
common law. Claims does not include any claims arising under workers‘ compensation laws.
This is a complete general release, which shall forever bar Employee from pursuing any claims
against the Released City Parties relating to their employment or the separation thereof
including up to their Resignation Date. Employee understands and agrees that they are waiving
any rights they may have had, now have, or in the future may have, to pursue any and all
remedies available to them under any cause of action arising directly or indirectly from their
employment with the City, including their separation from employment with the City. This
Agreement specifically applies to, but is not limited by, any and all statutory, common law,
constitutional, and other claims, any and all wage claims; claims for unpaid expenses; claims of
wrongful discharge, retaliation, and/or constructive termination; tort claims including but not
limited to emotional distress, and/or defamation; breach of contract; breach of covenant of good
faith and fair dealing; violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code, violations of
City ordinances, regulations, resolutions, personnel rules and other enactments; violations of
the Meyers-Milias Brown Act; violations of any memoranda of understanding covering
Employee; and claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act of
1991, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act
and comparable state statutes and regulations, the Family Medical Leave Act, the California
Family Rights Act, and comparable state statutes and regulations, the Public Safety Officers
Procedural Bill of Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, any
and all state and federal whistle-blower statutes and/or freedom of speech causes of action, the
California and United States Constitutions, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and any other laws
and regulations relating to employment and/or discrimination.
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Employee further acknowledges that they has not filed, and will not file at any time in the
future, any statutory, civil or administrative claim, complaint, grievance, appeal, petition, or
charge of any kind whatsoever with any state or federal court, administrative agency, public
agency, or tribunal of any kind whatsoever, concerning any subject matter connected with, or
pertaining or relating to the matters set forth in this Agreement and has waived any and all
rights to appeal any separation. Employee specifically waives any and all further rights,
including rights to a written notice, the reasons or reasons for removal, and any opportunity for
an administrative appeal.
However, Employee understands that the waivers contained in this Agreement do not prohibit
them from filing a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(“EEOC”), the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”), or other federal, state or local
agency, or from participating in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC, CRD
or other agency. Yet Employee acknowledges that this Agreement prohibits them from
receiving any monetary relief from the EEOC, the CRD, or in any other forum.
In addition, Employee understands that Section 1542 of the Civil Code reads as follows, and
Employee expressly waives the protections of this statute:
“General Release – Claims Extinguihed”
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not
know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that,
if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the
debtor or released party.”
Release of All ADEA Claims.
This section of the Agreement exclusively addresses Employee’s release of claims arising
under federal law involving discrimination on the basis of age in employment. This section is
provided separately, in compliance with federal law, including but not limited to the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection
Act of 1990 (“OWBPA”) and related federal statutory, regulatory, and case law authority to
ensure that Employee clearly understands their rights so that any release of age discrimination
claims under federal law is knowing and voluntary on the part of Employee.
Review Period. Employee represents, acknowledges, and agrees that City has advised them, in
writing, to discuss this Agreement with an attorney, and to the extent, if any, that Employee has
desired, Employee has done so; that City has given Employee twenty-one (21) days from
receipt of this Agreement to review and consider this Agreement before signing it and
Employee understands and acknowledges that they may use as much of this twenty-one (21)
day period as they desire prior to signing the Agreement; and that no promise, representation,
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warranty, or agreement not contained herein has been made by or with anyone to cause
Employee to sign this Agreement; that Employee has read this Agreement in its entirety, and
fully understands and is aware of its meaning, intent, content, and legal effect; and that
Employee is executing this release voluntarily and free of any duress or coercion.
Revocation Period. The Parties acknowledge that for a period of seven (7) days following
execution of this agreement by Employee they may revoke the Agreement.
Release. In consideration of the promises made herein, specifically the City’s agreement with
Employee set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement, Employee does hereby unconditionally,
irrevocably, and absolutely release and discharge City, its elected officials, appointed officials,
officers, employees, agents, attorneys, insurers, divisions, successors and assigns, and any
related holding, parent, sister or subsidiary entities from any and all loss, liability, claims,
demands, causes of action or suits of any type, whether in law and/or in equity, arising under
the ADEA, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and related laws and regulations, and
related directly or indirectly to Employee’s employment with City and the separation of said
employment as of Employee’s Resignation Date.
Employee_________________________
Date: ____________________________
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